AVI KAPLAN - "Full Moon" | First Time Hearing | Patreon Saturday

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

I've heard him sing 3 versions of this and all are so different I don't know if I could choose a favorite. Full choir version gives you chills, the full studio version is rich and cinematic and then there is this quiet, stripped back ,melodious version. I think he is creating a powerful body of work that people are going to be discovering for years to come.

[@Gamina11a]

There is a choir version of Full Moon?😍 is it on YT, Need to watch....

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@Gamina11a The full moon choir version was sung by an honors choir he taught. It's a fan video so you have to take that into account but gosh I think it's beautiful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWO6pqyih8ucaZo Here is another treat if you haven't heard it . Avi's A Cappella Academy choir sang another of his unreleased works called "The Seed" This is awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joubanV-oreZrdU

[@mariawilliams4941]

Totally agree

[@mariawilliams4941]

@@Gamina11a there’s a video “ behind the curve” it’s an academy choir with Avi

[@professionalvampire1]

I was torn between closing my eyes and just being immersed in the gorgeousness of his voice and opening my eyes to see the gorgeousness of him! All kidding aside, I love everything on his new EP (and everything else he has done), but my (current) favorites are I'll Get By, It Knows Me, and Chains.

[@jelinenanashi9466]

Chains. I think Jase would enjoy that one because it's in his lower register than the songs he's reacted to lately.

[@professionalvampire1]

I agree.

[@RosheenQuynh]

I literally have the exact same issue 😂 He's so perfect...

[@januzzell8631]

I'd add the Summit to that list too .... Oh who am I kidding - I've loved everything he's written/performed so far!!

[@michellecole6325]

That voice is just chocolate...smooth and rich. And the resonance...it's amazing.

[@senorgato70]

Michelle Cole dark chocolate

[@Gamina11a]

Melting chocolate

[@maryclaar4629]

Perfectly tempered chocolate! 😍

[@tarawallace4571]

Chocolate is a good descriptor. I also use the word velvet. Bold, soft, and luxurious.

[@mariawilliams4941]

For me it’s not how low he can go but the quality of the sound, which the other bases can’t do, I think they are great and I mean no disrespect but AVI is AVI

[@charlottevan_8]

One thing about a song like "Full Moon" is the skill, control, and emotion it takes to produce sound that is so tranquil and evocative. It's a lot easier for a singer to belt out a tune than it is to step back like this, where every note is intimate and out in the open. Avi has said that this song came to him when he was watching a full Pink Moon, and he wrote it as an homage to the beauty of the moon. As many have noted, every one of the 7 songs on his EP is very different from the rest, showing beautiful versatility and the truth of his heart.

[@tanyanguyen3704]

As much as I like this live, you must listen to it recorded. He has at lest six tracks of vocals, layered into...into something so immersive, you are lost in the music.

[@Tri_monster]

I'd recommend listening to "Standing by" by Pentatonix. Avi sings the lead and it's my favourite ptx original song.

[@shaylawinchester8063]

Tri Monster I was just about to post this!! I think Jase would really like it.

[@theresamarion823]

Avi also wrote Standing By.

[@shaylawinchester8063]

Theresa Marion Yes, I forgot to mention that part! It's such a beautiful song.

[@noname-wr5mq]

Me too

[@magdalena2113]

Yes. One of my absolutely favorites.

[@jelinenanashi9466]

This. This is the one I thought Avi would put you to sleep (in a good way). His voice is soothing, it's calming, it's a balm on the soul much like a warm comfy blanket wraps around you on a chilly night. Thank you for reacting to this one!

[@marymarchmcclelland5203]

If you need some peace, listen to Avi. Where is the LOVE button?

[@AwkwardAnxiousJennifer]

This version is OK, but it feels a little empty without his overtones in the background. He did his own backing tracks on the album, and if you thought this version was haunting - you'll really love the album version.

[@jayc9345]

"Otherside" is beautiful as well

[@thejollyrogers9808]

So happy you enjoyed this. Please please please react to more Avi Kaplan...his songs are incredible.

[@ZoOnTheYT]

What a voice?! BTW, Jase, you totally rock! You have great reactions, and the audio feed is one of the best I've heard.

[@jasenyoface7555]

I put a high priority on keeping the audio in tact, it's a music channel after all! Thanks for rocking with me

[@efes_art2136]

Full Moon and Chains are my favorites of Avi's EP. Really good reaction!

[@jeantonelle]

This one is my favorite version of this song -- the full orchestra version will blow you away too -- but this one is just so haunting -- fills the soul. God, his voice.

[@theresamarion823]

All of Avi's original music is truly unique and different. It is all so heart felt and comes out to touch you in amazing ways.

[@ilichiregius2884]

I want to believe there were no bad feelings between the original members of PENTATONIX and Avi when he chose to go out on his own. He definitely has an awesome voice that deserves to be in the forefront.

[@nataliegeiger6598]

He left because he is a homebody and the traveling for tours and stuff was just too much on him mentally. He didn't leave with any ill intentions

[@ilichiregius2884]

I did not know that, so thanks for bringing that up @@nataliegeiger6598

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@ilichiregius2884 Kevin shows up in Avi's live chats and they tease each other about popcorn and silly stuff, Kevin and Leigh came to Avi's first solo concert, Avi was at all the wedding celebrations, Avi, Rob Dietz and Ben Bram all run A Cappella Academy together and you see clips of them teaching together and having a blast. I think they simply must separate the groups in order to move on with the careers.

[@juliestevens6931]

Also, Avi's mother was sick with cancer and he was flying back and forth from their European tour almost every weekend to spend time with his mom and it just got to be too much. He needed to be with his mom during her sickness. I think he also missed being able to go out and commune with nature.

[@heatherhuard]

Avi left on good terms because he needed time for his own well being and to be with his mom whom was pretty sick and he did not want to slow Pentatonix down ( he did not leave to go solo I think that was just a happy result.) He even helped find Matt his replacement. He made a very tough decision as for what was best for him and Pentatonix.

[@sarcasmxkate]

His whole EP is incredible. It's hard to pick favorites, but I'd probably say Sweet Adeline Part 2, It Knows Me, and Change on the Rise get the most play from me. Chains is getting up there too.

[@envyrem]

I listen to the album version of this song a lot, and it hits me in some kind of emotion I don't understand

[@nikkibanning176]

For me, he has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. Haunting and beyond gorgeous, brings you to tears. 😘❤️😘

[@debbiethomas2622]

Another level, Avi? Ballad with old world haunting spiritual under tones. Only you can pull this off beautifully.

[@justlinsu]

Haunting is the word.....there is a dreamlike quality to this song.....Would love to hear your reaction to 'Chains'......a song that for those who have suffered from depression can relate to.....but it is a cathartic experience. Thank you for your genuine critiques on Avi.....

[@martharamsey2297]

Oh how beautiful. Avi is always great, but this was awesome. And yes, it is haunting.

[@TheJaymarcyhigley]

Change on the Rise by Avi is awesome!

[@mariawilliams4941]

Good reaction, Avi keeps us on our toes every song is different. Every song hits where it needs to, pulls out the emotions it needs too 💜💜

[@danabolick5154]

I have loved listening to Avi since Pentatonix, but he constantly amazes me. His voice resonates in my soul. This ballad comes out reminiscent of the Jewish hymns I've heard. So beautiful, so heart warming, haunting. Truly lovely. This song was beyond beautiful.

[@igman3878]

One of Avi's gifts is his range. He started out as a trained basso profundo. The lowest of male opera singers. His clarity and richness in all of his octives is amazing. Upcoming suggestion for a reaction is Shoshanna Bean singing Make It Rain. live at the Ace hotel. She is one of the premier jazz and blues singers around!!! She has also appeared with Post modern Jukebox

[@tony_macaroni_lol]

No, it's not just you who thinks he looks like Jesus. We all think that deep down in our minds

[@terrinpeterson9899]

He IS Jewish also... So, the correlation really isn't that far off. 😁

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@terrinpeterson9899 True!

[@RosheenQuynh]

Sad part is that while it's a compliment of sorts, it doesn't matter how long his hair gets, he receives that time and time again, must get quite annoying!

[@MelaniePoparad]

He’s so freaking versatile. Every time i think I have pinpointed the direction he’s going, I hear something completely different. I love it.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Me too. I always have to think" OK, this is Avi. Just take a deep breath and go along for the ride" It keeps me listening to everything he does and every new version he comes up with. He is one of a kind.

[@fredi9204]

Astonishing. This song keeps growing on me. What a voice.

[@peanut8400]

Hauntingly beautiful vocal velvet.

[@aquaangelsart]

First time hearing this. Wow. Beautiful.

[@flyngalan]

Sublime! Food for the soul delivered directly from his soul to yours!

[@cathyboyce9617]

The unique quality of Avi's voice gives rich beauty to all of his songs !

[@zofiaprzyby8202]

I'm discovering his music with you :)

[@calhoun1968]

Time for you to react to K.O (Kevin Olusola of PTX) and of course Superfruit (Scott and Mitch of PTX) and Kirstie's solo stuff.... Hint, Hint!

[@niasadjarwo6889]

Consider checking his latest IG live (25/04), he sang the acoustic version of change on the rise at the end. i think you're gonna like it. well, everything he sang during that live was just beautiful and hypnotising

[@chrismorin1318]

This song is mesmerizing! I love that he's using some of his higher register. And it's very full and rich. Such a genuine talent! ❤

[@bdustin65]

Love me some Avi

[@sabinekallenbach8437]

WOW, I LOVE THIS SONG! I'm amazed of what he is capable of doing with his voice - that he is getting so high.... To me his voice is like golden brown velvet.

[@cherinoelke]

He's like buttah!

[@hiawatha.g]

You're doing a ton of cool stuff, thanks!

[@alextuttle7762]

I want to hear Avi doing Gregorian chanting

[@ptxcolleen2393]

This is his spiritual redemption after his trials (stones) and he was calm after that storm. Plus, this is his VIP song.

[@annielongoria]

As much as I loved Avi with PTX, I wouldn't ever wish for him to go back to the group. I love everything he's produced since then way too much, and I can't wait to see what else he comes out with. Another great one by him is "It Knows Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rHimqpa9RleNE

[@richtsje9961]

Yesss, it's my favorite song ( besides "Sage and Stone") . I've heard three versions, with a choir, the studio version and this one, can't pick a favorite, they are all soo good and the song stays in your head for weeks !! Before he started to sing , he explained this was an ode to the moon and he wrote this song in two hours after watching a pink moon for the first time. He doesn't only look like Jesus, he's genuine, humble , humane, uplifting and he's bringing light to others with his music. Some suggestions... I"ll get by, Born in California, Otherside, Aberdeen, but any other is fine as well :) !!

[@noname-wr5mq]

First time i see avi "he's look like jesus" I think just me but you think like that too😅

[@briannarichardson9511]

Avi is now bass Jesus. Look at that hair!

[@stevenmurphy2445]

same to you rock on

[@uncivilized371]

You should watch "chains"- another by the amazing AVI KAPLAN

[@teesiemom]

I'm subscribed to Avi's KZbin channel. Should check it out. It's awesome. And Avi's Jewish, by the way, so... And he writes his own songs and music. Love this guy. Should hear the studio recording of Full Moon.

[@lindabergstrom6650]

I wholeheartedly agree with needing to listen to the studio version of Full Moon. It is so moving.

[@livus3787]

to motivate you to listen Full Moon on the EP: he harmonizes there with a **base drum**

[@tiffanyallen8950]

Check out Sovereign Council!!!! Symphonic metal from a Canadian band.

[@joannameyers8184]

Read he wrote this for his mom when she was sick. She loves the moon

[@sabinekallenbach8437]

Well Jase, I have a request. I would love to see your reaction on Pentatonix - Aha!, Singapore, The Star Vista, it's live and it's mind blowing

[@maxmartin274]

Avi is Josh Groban with the bass knob turned all the way up.

[@VTL77]

This version is so stripped back. React to the original track - it's even more hauntingly beautiful.

[@voidcheque7019]

He actually reminds me a lot of Rollo from Vikings

[@christinemiller1885]

That was heavy.

[@karinh2501]

I'm gonna first time hear this with you, let's see who's gonna be blown away more. 😉

[@isntabel]

also yebba my mind live at sofar nyc

[@cheritorres3815]

I would suggest you listen to “Mary, Did you know?”

[@JimmyOlsson]

Avi is so special! There's something unearthly beautiful and haunting about most of his own songs and his wonderful voice! I love his music so much! Hey, I like your channel! Just subscribed because you are reacting to world class singers here! Peter Hollens, Home Free and Avi Kaplan are three of my top favourites of all time. Voctave is awesome too! Because of that I'm going to give you a suggestion you will NEVER REGRET reacting to. Namely CHRIS KLÄFFORD! Chris won Swedish Idol 2017 and got to the semifinals in AGT last year. He's not your average popstar. You will be surprised by the quality of his guitar playing and above all his UNEARTHLY VOICE (and his beard, hehe)! Chris has some awesome original songs but I'm going to tease you with something perhaps a bit more familiar to begin with. Have a look here! I will give you two choices! Both Chris Stapleton covers. I promise you, you will NOT regret it and nor will your viewers! :) Chris Kläfford - Either Way, Kitchen Session (Living room edition) Episode 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57NfZV5mbWepac Chris Kläfford - Broken Halos, Kitchen Session Episode 13: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33VqJ5ofshpiKc

[@pamelaholcombe441]

I think he looks like Jesus as well. He is of the Jewish faith, so who knows.

[@SpencerDickensheets]

If you're in the mood for some awesome jazz/funk, listen to "Lingus" by Snarky Puppy. It has the most AMAZING keyboard solo

[@lisamoss4133]

Even though I adore watching Avi sing, you should listen to the recorded version, the instrumentation and back up singing make the song even more angelical and so spiritual. It is so beautiful!

[@jelinenanashi9466]

Jase completely missed all the bass Avi put in the back on the album version. It would have rattled those headphones!

[@lindabergstrom6650]

As previously suggested, please react to the studio version. This one is good, but the studio version is out of this world.

[@jcreyes3744]

Am i the only one that loves the cover of "Say something" by Pentatonix?

[@ashleyforster8109]

You should really checkout "Zombie" covered by Julia Westlin. It looks like she did multiple recordings of herself and one Male and stacked them for the complete song and it is spine tingling!

[@jasondiaz4908]

You should try reacting to avi's house of the rising sun

[@IttzMawi]

React to Superfruit - RISE or Peter Hollens ft Avi Kaplan - Black is the colour of my true love's hair. You'll be blown away

[@MelaniePoparad]

Mawi yes to both of these. In a big way!

[@jamescurfman3284]

Sometimes he sounds like he is in a Jewish Mosque, and other times he sounds like Marty Robbins. And then he hits that bottom note... Always amazing. :)

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

He certainly has a rare voice. It's amazing to hear what he can do. 👍

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@Lookinforrealmusic :)

[@wolfe6220]

A Jewish mosque? Do you mean a synagogue?

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@wolfe6220 Yes! Thank you for the correction! :)

[@wolfe6220]

@@jamescurfman3284 Lol No problem!!

[@shlomiB.R.]

listen to: Asaf Avidan, in a box ll - your anchor Or in a box ll- love it or leave it You won't regret it!!!

[@anessalyn1035]

Its funny that you said he looks like Jesus. when he was with Pentatonix a lot of reactors called him that

[@NimphaCat]

“Is he look like Jesus, or is it just me?” 🙈 Nope, you’re definitely not the only one who thinks that 😂

[@isntabel]

disney princess medley from voctave plzzzz

[@puellaworld304]

Who's the dark soul dislike my Avi song Reaction?

[@ruudlecluijze8459]

Heard your comment on Dimash/SOS. listen to Piet Arion with the same song. Enjoy your day

[@jillianj1231]

Please react to a song by steam powered giraffe they are a whole bunch of fun and one of thier members also has a pretty wide range (not quite as good as avi though)

[@sabinekallenbach8437]

I have another request,please : Avi Kaplan - House of the Rising Sun (Nashville Residency 4/15/19)

[@songstress73]

As if he wasn't already godlike in his talent, he ALSO does overtone singing... because having a mere 5 octave range is for sissies...

[@jeanbean4418]

EP version is better but I love this too💚💚

[@charlottevan_8]

Hey, Jase! Long time, no me. I wanted to give you the link to what was the very first performance of "Full Moon", backed up by over 200 young singers from all over the country. This was where I decided the song is my favorite. Watch Avi's expression as he steps back when the choir takes over, loving it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWO6pqyih8ucaZo

[@samhill6444]

REACT TO THE "In Your Eyes" COVER BY NSP!!!

[@marcgarrett4401]

I haven't heard any other version, but this one felt empty, like it was missing something.

[@lindabergstrom6650]

Listen to the studio version. So not empty!

[@michaels2cents721]

CROATIA needs a pin. 2 Chellos-Thunderstruck cover.

[@jasenyoface7555]

You're right! Croatia should already have a pin because 2Cellos has already been on the channel! I fixed that, my mistake!!! Thunderstruck is on the list though 🤘

[@mom4life0833]

It doesn't even look like a I from pentatonix but he has the same voice it's so weird

[@Fuilleverte]

It sounds a bit Judaic. Like a Cantor at Temple.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Interesting you should say that. He just said in an interview that he found out he could sing when he was practicing for his Bar Mitzvah.

[@Fuilleverte]

@@Lookinforrealmusic OK, I haven't hear that, but hid hair here also looks like the Ringlets of the Hasidic Judaism, a form of Orthodox Judaism.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@Fuilleverte he isn't orthodox. His mom is Christian and they celebrate both religions. Great people, he and his siblings careers take them all over the world.

[@Fuilleverte]

@@Lookinforrealmusic I wasn't necessarily saying he was just that the hair and the Tonal changes in the song were reminiscent of those I've seen and heard from the Orthodox Judaic Rites. To me it is no problem either way as I'm a Pagan with roots in many religions.

[@dand8479]

If you want to be emotionally wrecked listen to “brother” by Matt Corby the live version ... also after watching all these most recent reviews I think you need a T-shirt that says - my name’s Jace and I’m gay for base. Hahah 😂

[@leslieholland7843]

I thought he looked familiar...

[@Blue-rl5dp]

I dunno, I never saw Jesus. He's the right ethnicity, so maybe they look similar. I think it would be nice if Jesus was pretty like Avi. I'd bet he can sing, too. I'll ask him someday soon.

[@francotan6119]

No he looks like Jesus, you are right

[@januzzell8631]

Sigh!

[@trishradloff8817]

Jesus sings. Who knew?

[@tampazeke4587]

Silly boy! Avi is Jewish. Everybody knows that Jeezus was a blue eyed, renaissance I-talyun!

[@gtw4546]

This has a very Israeli/Jewish feeling.

[@oldschool72]

It's far from south western..

[@SO-rj3pe]

Jesus or Rasputin.

[@Rick-i6x]

Kind of boring, sorry.