Avi Kaplan Overtone Singing Lion Sleeps Tonight - Pentatonix Orpheum Los Angeles 3-2-2014

Avi Kaplan demonstrates his overtone singing and takes it to the next level! This was a segment from the Pentatonix performance - their second Los Angeles show of their 2014 tour at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angles, CA on Sunday March 2, 2014.
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[@MichelleFJones-mf9sc]

He's contacting the mothership

[@adamstevenson8152]

+Michelle F.Jones xD

[@christinatarmey6861]

Michelle F.Jones I died! he's so amazingly talented!

[@jlb8830]

HA HA!! Spot on !

[@ZetroidX]

THAT COMMENT XD

[@rainymornings]

I read this before he started doing it in the video, now that I've seen him it's even funnier 🤣

[@prestantiousunicorns750]

His voice: DEEEEEP. His Overtone: Mitch has competition.

[@rachelgagnon3]

forrreall

[@syllavr4584]

+Prestantious Unicorns Yeah, but you can't sing with it, cause you have to keep a certain mouth position.

[@prestantiousunicorns750]

Still doesn't change the pitch of it.

[@mro1864]

Syllavr you can't sing in the Syguut style like he uses here but you definitely can in Kargyraa, which is the oldest style of Khoomei.

[@chompers21]

Prestantious Unicorns the whistling noise over his voice changes constantly

[@kaylauzlik7701]

Scott: "hi I'm Avi" Me: *dies of laughter*

[@lindsaykaylee2922]

I died! that needs to be my ring tone or something!

[@preciousfalconi2445]

Kayla Uzlik sameeee😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaykeefe1173]

Kayla Uzlik

[@MS-nz8ue]

Kayla Uzlik when is the time stamp

[@andicarusfell8387]

I was your 1k!

[@emilyyywrightt]

Man: I love you avi Avi: I love you aswell

[@jpaimportexport5297]

ha ha ha

[@arden9248]

I was crying from laughter.

[@miraidepalmer7738]

What Avi should have said, "I love me as well"

[@JeweledNebula]

Miraide Palmer I would XD

[@miraidepalmer7738]

+Corin Lobley (Jewelled Wolf) it is what I always say. Sometimes my friends will be like, "hey I like your shirt." My response is, "I do too."

[@ILoveThemJonasBoys20]

"I'm gonna talk about this sexy man over here..." Scott knows what's up.

[@SNichKit87]

Yes he does lol. Lucky is all I can say because Avi is PURE perfection!

[@amandabutterfly151]

Summer Kitchens ikrrrr

[@artchic528]

Whomever Mrs. Kaplan will be, she’ll be a damn lucky gal.

[@junglekiity]

he's a human bagpipe. I love him.

[@miaceciliep]

😂😂😂

[@tpjamesy24]

Epic comment! :-D

[@Sophia-hs7et]

Wilde Child that's legit what this is thank you

[@CaptiveReefSystems]

didgeridoo

[@maryk5225]

wow your comment is from 4 years ago and it has me scream laughing, thank you. 😂

[@mya.e6444]

I think when God was making Avi he was pouring a bit of talent into him but accidentally poured all of it into him and now he is living peacefully amount us today

[@sophiebaldwin5380]

Tru

[@parkerbader6790]

more like he poured the entire jar of sexy into Avi

[@SARCknight]

Poured to much morgan freeman now we have to pour sexy lumberjack man...oh and make him a little shorter so he isn't too manly.

[@xooperz]

more like that god doesn't exist lol

[@JCGver]

Well that explais my lack of talents: Avi stole them!

[@shevy_shev93]

I. Am. Deceased. Send my remains to my mother

[@My-Lien]

+shevonnie salmon SAME

[@shevy_shev93]

+MyLien “Bones” Cherry I'm over here still freaking out

[@taylorjorgenson414]

+shevonnie salmon no thanks hahahahah JK

[@shevy_shev93]

+Taylor Jorgenson 😂😂😂 and I'm still freaking out

[@AbbyWhisperWitch]

Same. I'm just like "well! Gonna go pack myself into my own coffin. Bye world!"

[@nabe5204]

First i was like, 'that's just usual singing', but then i was like, 'what's that high pitched sound?! Is he doing that himself??!!' I PRAISE YOU AVI

[@Archferumphis]

He seems to be experienced at overtones. I can produce the tones, but I can't control them as nearly as good as him.

[@jordanlp02]

Same.

[@courtneylewis2415]

Same! They're fairly easy to produce but that level of control and volume is insane

[@nicholasgeisler1290]

@@courtneylewis2415 Yes, I can only do a few notes and they are not very loud.

[@josephherron7671]

I actually produced the tones once. It was almost by accident. I’ve never been able to do it again.

[@StacyRee]

Seriously...what, the what?!?!? LOL That was the craziest thing I've ever heard!

[@RCiler]

it's called tuvan throat singing.. mongols do it best..

[@meuboui]

Actually, they call it Tuvan "throat" singing, however the specificity of this sound doesn't come from the throat but the shape you give to your mouth. More precisely you change the volume of your mouth cavity by moving your tongue forward and backword, and it works as a filter. Since a single note sung with your voice is a combination of several frequencies, your tongue can help amplifying one frequency (or maybe lower the others, i don't remember). Check that video, it is well explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3m3d2Rjfs2oeZI

[@mishkamouse2390]

@@RCiler I'm mongolian 😃

[@RCiler]

@@mishkamouse2390 and? you can overtune?

[@mishkamouse2390]

@@RCiler Well ye I can kid of bit not as good as other people

[@sandykurniadi9199]

His voice (speaking and singing) melted me away, i need hugs now :)

[@abbymonkey18]

i totally know that he's doing this but wouldn't it be hilarious if Mitch was just chilling behind the curtain singing the high part!lol

[@arielbrathwaite2037]

How is he doing that???????!??

[@ESP_Blinks]

@@arielbrathwaite2037 To be honest to overtone is not really hard to do, the hard thing is to contol it like him thats the real hard thing, you can make overtone if you find where your voice double it self you can try and record your self, for me to be able to do a overtone is like making a "iu" sound and then try to find when appear the overtone. Good Luck

[@cicadaboi101]

@@arielbrathwaite2037 It's kinda like whistling

[@margretrosenberg420]

There are KZbin how-to videos; search on "Sygyt overtone singing." That said, my music teacher told me never to try Tuvan throat singing (of which this is one variety), that it would ruin my voice. That may be because I'm a contralto; it certainly doesn't seem to have hurt Avi.

[@DarrenBaileyActor]

I was at this show. I was worried no recording would pick up the sound of both pitches, but this turned out great. Thanks for posting! We gave him such a big standing ovation after this one. This and Kevin's cello beatbox solo were two of the major highlights of the night, for sure.

[@TabooTalz]

***** did you listen to it very closely though? He controls his overtone so that it sounds like The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and that's pretty damn impressive

[@rez8976]

Can't you hear the melody of lion sleeps tonight? the one above the "oo" sound? it's so amazing!

[@xxxslayerxxx666]

***** Yeah, he started off key, and wasn't even following the melody at the beginning, then he kinda went into it correctly for like 5 seconds, and then he was all over the place....he clearly doesn't have control over his throat singing cause it's just something he learned to create effects....Kaplan is NOT a professional throat singer people, hear some real throat singing and Kaplan will look like a dork...he still has very beautiful overtones, it's impossible for anyone NOT to when they know how to make it pitch perfect (which he does) but when it comes to actually using the voice as an instrument, he hits more wrong notes than right, and he gets lost in the melody and the rhythm too easily, so it shows his lack of dedication.

[@xxxslayerxxx666]

no, will, you need to get some perspective because this isn't some miraculous impossible tone to create, it really is easier than singing. (but it can be harder in some aspects.) I'm sorry that the truth hurts you fanboys, but he didn't do throat singing any justice at all, and he was off key, and he wasn't following the melody at all in the beginning, and then he went back to being off key on the last half, he was only in key for like barely 10 seconds....I know what I'm talking about because there's no instrument that I can't make sound amazing, plus I throat sing....if you were musically inclined even just a bit, you'd be hearing what I'm hearing, it's great, but it's pathetic to perform this when 90% of the notes were wrong....he has nice tone and nice control, but this performance shows he lacks the focus and practice to be able to perform this how it should've been performed....he's definitely NOT a professional throat singer at all, he just knows how to make those sounds that are so rare to hear nowadays, show this to Asians that are used to hearing these sounds and they will not be impressed at all by this.

[@DarrenBaileyActor]

John Follmer This isn't a Tuvan throat singing competition. It's a young a cappella group who is presenting the idea of overtone singing in a concert and to an audience that wouldn't typically expect to hear it. This isn't the place for self promotion, John, especially when it's to downplay someone else's hard work. You also get further with compliments or keeping your opinions to yourself when marketing yourself than by hating on what others do. You are talented, but that's no reason to be negative. So, good luck to you in your musical adventures. I wish you lots of success.

[@JinBaigujing]

omfg he can sing tibetan throat singing?!?!?!?!?! holy shit respect!!!!!!

[@theaquialli8776]

poppetjin om()G*

[@bidaubadeadieu]

Overtone singing is a separate thing, it is not throat singing! You can do both at the same time (and the Tibetans often do) but right now Avi is doing one but now the other.

[@captc502]

If I remember correctly, though, he has trained in Tuvan throat singing.

[@ardijan706]

Yes, that is indeed the Tuvan style of overtone singing, specifically the sygyt style...best exemplified by the late, great Kongar-Ol Ondar.

[@laurenshymanski2338]

*likes video* " Ok, let's watch this magician at work!"

[@KayaShadows]

This is called throat singing, anyone can learn it but it takes ALOT of talent and practice to get it to this fantastic level.

[@thomasstillwell3160]

When he just sings bass, I've said he has one of the most phenomenal voices I've ever heard, but this is just off the chain. I've never heard a human do this so well.

[@KaregoAt]

I do believe that I have just heard the voice of God.

[@katrinnamoon937]

Well, he does sort of look like Jesus...😂😂😂

[@leysont]

+Katrinna Moon How can you know how Jesus looks?

[@DLakerz]

+Katrinna Moon 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DLakerz]

+Erich Martens lighten up. I believe +Katrinna Moon was just joking

[@pascalm.kimanthi3436]

+KaregoAt No doubt that Avi has such a deep powerful voice, I too have such a voice, but try listening to such people 'bass singers' as the late JD Sumner, Ken Turner, Glenn Dustin, the late Mikhail Zlatopolsky, (King of bass in Russia, Haha!) You will come to a conclusion that what kind of voice God has, a superpowerful deep voice than all these combined!

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

HE IS A FUCKING WIZARD.

[@lissa6733]

NotMostGirls Yer a wizard, Avi

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

The Girl Who Lived You legend! :-D

[@PhebusdesTours]

Now I'm just thinking Avi would do a great part as a young Sirius.

[@lissa6733]

PhebusdesTours MY MIND HAS BEEN BLOWN....it makes so much sense... he's got the hair... he's been reincarnated as Avi 😂😂

[@chrstnjuliana]

Am i the only person who fell in love with Avi by his low voice? Hopefully not. 😅

[@eloisebarbosa2649]

Christina Juliana no, me too...and THIS was AMAZING💖 he' s an alien, can't be😁 i wish i could meet him but this is almost impossible to me😢

[@JeanBrink1971]

No, you're not! I just very very recently discovered him, and it was definetely his voice that totally got to me!! After that I noticed his beautiful eyes, gorgeous smile and also his nice hands (the hands of an artist). He really is something special. ♥

[@amykennedy7451]

His new song vibrated me to my core girl😱😍

[@rosavalderrama9213]

Watch the video for dance of the sugar plum fairy, I feel in love with his voice but on that video I fell in love with him LOL

[@vickykomini9535]

I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM WITH EVERY NOTE HE SINGS

[@thehorror2]

Mad props for the Lord of all Basses, I can overtone a little bit, but I can only barely hold a steady note, let alone change it on the fly.

[@mollrob000]

i can only change between 3 pitches... though i have control of those 3 pitches lol

[@tiaz3299]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT AVI HOW??? OMG O.O

[@benhavis2474]

+Tia Z It works. I can do it aswell. But I have to learn how to pitch the tones.

[@ZyrusSmith]

+Elian Aragon Your tongue's position controls the pitch. Moving your tongue farther back in your mouth makes the pitch higher and vice versa. But you have to move it *very* little distances at a time when you're starting out.

[@aragonishtaker4318]

Our names our very similar

[@benhavis2474]

Aragon Ishtaker brother?? ;)

[@Holobrine]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtone

[@l.y.g.3515]

Tuvan-originated throat singing. Beautifully done.

[@jtalbot34]

L.Y. G. Yep it's awesome! I love Tuvan throat singing!

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

I have such an embarrassing crush on this guy. Beautiful and talented. Who wouldn't swoon for that?? ;)

[@BeaconStudentsPSA]

Jeff Freeman I too have a terrible crush on Avi. I can't get enough of his voice!

[@andysartz]

What kind of sorcery is this?? My god, Avi will NEVER cease to amaze me. I love this man!

[@ShamiraJames]

he is so humble and adorable like omg I am in love

[@BainneK10]

How in the hell can he do both at the same time ?!?! MIND BLOWN!!!

[@C.O.G.]

@Garrett Keane, Avi separates the tone into it's component notes by moving his tongue back and forth.

[@KarleneE]

I know this is 6 years + old, but I just got new headphones so I am re-listening to EVERY SINGLE PTX song and what I just heard is both clearly possible and utterly impossible at the same damn time! Avi, DAMN!

[@ethanshelley815]

So he can sing a low C# and sorta whistle tone sing? What a freakin range...

[@sermerlin1]

It's not whistle it's overtone...

[@chelseasd5273]

sermerlin1 He is using whistle chords though. That's apart of overtone.

[@sermerlin1]

KittCat Whistle chords?

[@synrvn7842]

sermerlin1 whistle tones are the highest notes the voice can hit some like Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande achieve that

[@sermerlin1]

Jessica Cornute Yes i know what whistle tone is and how it is produced. Kittcat doesn't know what it's talking about. That's why i asked "whistle chords?".There's no such thing as whistle chords. Also whistle note is something completely different to singing in overtones.

[@ALLforLOVE13]

At the beginning of the video, I felt like I was watching Scott's attempt to break out into stand-up comedy. 😅 (And, OH MY GOD, Avi is a magician!)

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thanks dear I just hope you don’t get tire of my deep voice hahaha New music out soon #avikaplan

[@catzkeet4860]

oh wow...can't believe I haven't seen this before. I've always been fascinated by Mongolian throat singing, but I've never seen a westerner do it with such precision. it's an easy enough technique to DO,I can produce a reasonable double tone, but controlling it to that extent takes some skill. I've always liked Avis singing but this is something else....very talented young man.

[@that.neurodivergent]

I live in the PNW and there’s this guy that goes around to all the different free hot springs in the state I live in and he’s an incredible throat singer, like nothing I’ve heard in real life before. And the dude is white as fuck 😂 it’s amazing. When he’s there you don’t feel compelled to chat like you normally would, we all just sit there totally enchanted. Damn I love the PNW

[@Theogvineofthedead]

​​@@that.neurodivergentyeah I lived in Seattle for 5 years and everything about the surrounding area is just beautiful.... Except for the totalitarian Marxist government but hey what can you do? 😅 The people are amazing (just avoid cap hill). But for real, Washington is probably one of the most gorgeous states in America. Where else can you drive from a coastal cliff straddled by a rain forest over breathtaking mountains and end up in the desert in half a day? I just wish the radical post modernists, elitist yuppie hipsters and light twirling edm k zombies didn't ruin it... I've been saying it for decades, psychedelics being illegal is so dangerous. When people delve into the depths of conciousness without guide, purpose or intention they end up fried and listless. And even worse they end up abusing sacred entheogens that have therapeutic benifits and have been used safely for thousands of years. The amount of people I know who do ketamine every day, rip dmt carts like it's a vape pen or eat mushrooms any chance they get without gaining anything from them is disgusting and makes those of us who advocate for, research or study them look foolish. Thankfully this ebb is flowing and we are getting back to reality culturally, and people are taking more seriously psychedelics immense benifit. Especially with end of life, ptsd and addiction. Yeah I need to stop myself, I'm rambling rather incoherently about something completely unrelated to the video I just watched and comment I responded to. I can go on about this topic for hours and have done so with much more clarity than I was just doing so imma stop and wish whoever read that a happy Tuesday ❤😅❤

[@nater1625]

"I LOVE YOU AVI" "I love you as well."

[@Sedraen]

I've actually attempted this vocal style in the past. It's very difficult. I was never able to achieve any real control, so props to Avi for having this ability. He may be no Tuvan throat singer, but his overtone singing is a fantastic addition to the sound of Pentatonix and is pretty incredible on its own.

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

We all have the ability to do anything but we still need a lot more practice to perfect them, thanks for your feedback Sedraen. #avikaplan

[@NuggetEternal]

I can't believe I actually got to hear him do this in person in our all-state rehearsal. I didn't see it coming, but it was amazing for all of us.

[@emwhite7514]

ladies and gentlemen, the most talented singer you will ever encounter!! Avi Kaplan!!!!!

[@shaunnalewis3902]

Omg that is amazing honestly! I've loved Avi from the beginning, what a legend!

[@Moldyfries1]

I literally need to scientifically know how this is possible!?

[@PhebusdesTours]

It's actually pretty simple so learn (but horribly difficult to master though). You sing a simple note while holding the tip of your tongue on your palate, then you change the shape of your mouth. But search on KZbin, there are great videos about this.

[@nachtkind46]

Using the chest resonance and lower vocal cords to make one harmonic, while using the upper vocal cords and throat to make a second, the tongue and mouth can make a third and the nasal cavity can make a fourth harmonic. Look up tuvan throat singing. there are many different styles.. my fave is khoomei

[@jtalbot34]

Nacht Kind SAME!!

[@nachtkind46]

Jennifer Talbot right on. haha.. Avi does this well though... Its really amazing...

[@jtalbot34]

Nacht Kind YES he is! Have you heard the two Mongolian guys who Tuvan sing and rap? They're awesome! LOL and I hate rap but then again I know their rap is about good things and not pimpin hoes and shootings..

[@Tom-lb6xl]

SLAYYY ME FATHER FOR ART THOU BASS

[@galericulus9736]

Extraordinary performance. Combined two difficult skills together: circular breathing (in which he took in more air to keep going without having to stop) and singing a low drone with high-pitched harmonics that he somehow controlled sufficiently to produce a discernible melody. I have never heard of both these things being done together before. Players of wind instruments use the former technique to play long pieces where the score does not give them time to breathe. The other technique is often employed by the players of electronic instruments. This is very clever work for a singer.

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thanks so much my friend 🙏

[@mydlands]

I didn't know this *could* be done with the vocal instrument. I'd heard it with strings, but voice? So amazing!

[@nachtkind46]

the voice is basically a stringed instrument with a resonance chamber.

[@fiebienietveld9299]

His speaking voice, damn bitch. I'm kind of in love...?

[@melissamajano5987]

One of the many reasons I love Avi Kaplan

[@JediPhoenix1976]

Scott: And I knew he was going to be in the group the second he introduced himself, cause he was like, *hi, I'm Avi.* And then it turns out Avi's speaking voice IS that low, and I'm cracking up while I'm rewinding it. 😄

[@aarongrafastronaaron6563]

It would've been funny if Mariah Carey was hiding in the very back

[@shea8375]

Lmaoooo

[@radhakrsnasbhakta5755]

i almost spit my tea across the keyboard

[@oliviacai5664]

i actually spit apple juice across my keyboard

[@annaliseph]

i didn’t like this cuz it’s mitch grassi not mariah carey

[@ericarianto]

annasaurus its Avi

[@magdalenakowalczyk3305]

this is out of this world! I can't pick my jaw off the floor.

[@kathyf.2002]

Avi, you are producing the sounds of Mongolian throat singers! We had a group from Mongolia visit North Dakota as part of an art exchange and the sounds were incredible! I managed it once, but have never been able to repeat. They are called Anda Union.

[@toribarron8937]

His voice is amazing!!!!! ❤️❤️☺️

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thanks dear I appreciate you very much for your amazing support. #avikaplan

[@foadrightnow5725]

WOW! Mind blown! I had no idea Avi had such a capability! My admiration and respect for this guy just increased by an order of magnitude! Definitely a very talented and gifted individual!

[@wkfjskfj]

I have a friend who can do this A LITTLE BIT BUT THIS IS CRAZY OMG THIS IS SO COOL

[@sindreskjelbostad2101]

Actually everyone can do it with a little bit of practice. But it takes a ton of patience and some vocal controll to get as good as avi here.

[@fuldagermany]

He knows how to do Tibetan throat singing. He is handsome and a talented singer. Oh, yes, he is also young. If he has great health, then he has the world on a string.

[@fayfaize6014]

So...where are u getting with this

[@lukecastellan721]

that "I love you as well" was the best thing I've herad in a while. Amazing man.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

Reminds me sort of the drones and chanter on a bagpipe sound, but the fact that a person can do it is amazing!

[@247msfly]

I SWEAR HES A ALIEN

[@Shayluv]

Avi hasn't said anything about it yet.. but I'm pretty sure he's not human.

[@kayleeoliva3454]

Skippy TheWolf but we can tell :D

[@TheChainzzzz]

Or a god ..one of the 2... But that was friggin awesome either way

[@KenNiemmanhemindae]

Skippy TheWolf He is as real as that guy that sings really high....

[@TqueenInfinity]

He's not... there are tutorials on youtube to learn it yourself

[@sugarysweetslps592]

Okey lemme give this a go,-deep breath- REEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRREEEEERRRWWSWWWWW -more deep breaths- REEEEEEEARRRRRRRRRREWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRREARRRRRR -breaks glass everywhere-

[@sugarysweetslps592]

REEERWERRRARWRRRR

[@molanoesther3376]

+Tom Dane I know im late but ERRER RE EERRREREEEEEEEEERREERREERRRRREESEESEREERREEEEEEREERRRRRRERRERRERRRRDERRF

[@sugarysweetslps592]

Reeerereewereeeereeeerrrewaweeweeewedssaeewweeeew

[@sugarysweetslps592]

+Eva Holcman okaii

[@redbeaut]

Sugarysweets Lps. you gon make me pee m'pants! 😂😂😂

[@lani8594]

How the fuck, he is so fucking talented

[@felixurot5311]

I drew Jesus and used Avi's face as a referrence. two times

[@Jadee95]

Felix Urot why

[@felixurot5311]

what do you mean why? they're twins

[@hollyzeman7218]

I agree 100%!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

The Guitarist Estes Tonnes is a good one too, people make comments on his videos like "Jesus?"

[@jamesfilms_]

Indeed. Yesterday I told my sister that Avi was probably my favourite member of pentatonix and she's like "who's Avi". I replied with "The Jesus guy". She understood right away.

[@otelia3532]

AVI IS SERIOUSLY SO FUCKING COOL

[@keslyphilip4139]

what the fuck did I just hear. there must be a flute stuck in his throat, there must be

[@DancorM]

overtone... it is very simple to do, u only need practice... look up on youtube ''how to do overtone'' and have fun ^^

[@nicholasf.4105]

+Daniel Corredor Mora "simple" is not a good choice of words

[@awkwardukulele6077]

Hey there, I just wanted to mention that I started trying this out as soon as it came out in 2014. It’s 2020 now, and I only just started being able to consistently make the overtones loud enough to hear clearly. This only reinforces my belief that this man is secretly an alien with more talent than any one person could reasonably hope for. Much love and respect, sequoia man!🤩

[@mikalagoodwin]

He tried teaching us how to do overtone singing when he did an Acapella workshop at UTK back in January 2016 😂 some kids nailed it, some of us, not so much, but it’s so stinkin cool

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Yes those kids were really amazing you should practice a lot more you’ll get better, thanks dear 🙏#avikaplan

[@marywebster4295]

He is so amazing. His voice is entrancing. I am captivated by it, and by his ability!

[@rubyflash4]

OMG I CAN FINALLY HEAR IT It's really hard to hear, but he's so amazing!!!

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thanks for tuning in dear I appreciate your support, new music out soon #avikaplan

[@gracie1173]

I've been amazed by this type of singing for a while and I had no idea that Avi did it! WOW!

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thank you dear we keep pushing to be better 🙏 #avikaplan

[@a868278]

omg his voice

[@mymusic8990]

Amazing and what a gift. Avi you just keep on rocking.

[@bloodsling]

holy f**kbeans I didn't know he could do Tuvan throat singing as well..what an amazing talent

[@deanb6489]

overtone singing is so much fun. It psychs people out!

[@TheInfiniterider]

Oh my gosh, the talent of this group, and it's individual members! There just aren't words!

[@Luka-me2jg]

Avi: * in the middle of talking * Fan: * cuts off Avi * I love you avi!! Avi: * gets cut off * * still replies * I love you as well. Avi: * continues talking * 😂😍😍😍

[@Baxocj]

lol people need to stop screaming every time he talks!!! i love avi too, but let the man speak!

[@scarletfluerr]

People are just so rude.

[@WhatsHisFace12346]

Ever see the Ellen DeGenerous show?

[@artchic528]

Avi: Sup! Fans: *die screaming their heads off* The rest of the group: *facepalm*

[@fi5h81]

WTF ?? What KIND OF DEMON MAGIC IS THIS !!!?? He's a sorcerer ??

[@jtalbot34]

Robert Kaczor it's Tuvan throat singing which is overtone singing or singing with two note usually one whistle..

[@hollydonnelly3909]

YER A WIZARD AVI

[@antoniollazi6912]

Robert Kaczor di

[@artchic528]

No. He’s just Avi, the man of a thousand talents!

[@Ginniemacd]

How the heck does he do that? Amazing!

[@jtalbot34]

Virginia Macdonald it's called Tuvan throat singing from Mongolia.. there's some pretty awesome Tuvan singers here on KZbin..

[@Ginniemacd]

Jennifer Talbot thanks. I have never heard of it ever 😀

[@Arylynna]

Mind=blown!!!!!!!!!!! Avi (well, all of Pentatonix) is amazing! My god I have goosebumps!

[@xiamarab1000]

Scott, Kirsite, or Mitch cant do that. This would be just another singing group without the extraordinary talents of Kevin & Avi. I love these guys no doubt, but let's keep it real.......Kevin & Avi add the "special sauce" to PTX.

[@HannahCalhoun_magical]

+xiamara b they're the "meat and potatoes" :)

[@lahagemo]

Honestly, no shade, but I don't think Kirstie or Scott would've survived in the music industry on their own. Mitch has the vocal control of a goddess and even w/o singing could still survive w/ his EDM. Kevin would've been a doctor by now. And Avi I don't really know. There's a possibly that Kirstie would go back to choir and Scott could maybe get a record deal if he'd played his cards well. Anyways they need all parts of the band to stay fully functioning and that's good, because I don't want any of them to leave PTX. :)

[@xiamarab1000]

If there is an "ever after" if PTX disbanded (perish the thought but after all nothing is forever). You are pretty on point about the "after lives" of all the members except Avi. Think about him, especially (b/c I think he is the most diverse and unique member of the group - he'd most likely find a place back to where it all began - his choral background), but I'd like you to share your thoughts.

[@lahagemo]

xiamara b Yeah, I thought so too, but I don't think Avi would even want to do more choire stuff after PTX.

[@greenhornet8262]

Alice In Salt Land Avi left

[@sarahhanna9595]

This is one of the best overtone singing I've heard.

[@hevillepeacefoot8647]

Person: you’re breath taking Avi: YOU’RE ALL BREATH TAKING

[@Dongdot123]

I don't get people sometimes. Aren't they supposed to listen to him making that overtone magic instead of hearing a stupid clapping and wooing sounds? Fuck..

[@Dongdot123]

***** Obviously, since it's not a sports event. Isn't the singer's voice is more important than people's voices being impressed? Besides they are doing it too much.

[@OrindaLuke]

***** this is kinda just how concerts go. to keep a crowd of that size quiet its almost impossible

[@SONGSTICKS]

***** The first thing I thought too!!Great that they cheer in appreciation, but polite, respectful people whoop and cheer AFTER the performance, not during !!

[@Dongdot123]

SONGSTICKS Exactly, it's because he's doing a performance with his sound, it's like the equivalent people throwing a lot of confetti when the performer is dancing.

[@SONGSTICKS]

***** I've come across several really good performances to an American audience and found that I just can't listen to it for all the bloody crowd noise drowning them out. I can't help it, it just winds me up !!Makes me want to get up on the stage and tell them to shut the F### up !!

[@anneward616]

awesome cantor singing what a blessing harmonic overtones! wonder was it is hours of practice and amazing teachers or a natural talent or combo of both anyway thanks Avi for sharing your talent many blessings

[@vickimoran1349]

Nothing short of AMAZING!! Thanks for putting this up!!

[@lokikokesch9306]

His voice is so deeeeep! I'm wheezing

[@deusexmachina1421]

there's a term for that vocal technique. it is used by Tibetan monks and takes years to learn. Avi didn't just master it, he managed to produce different pitches as well. that's something MAJOR!

[@GhostCrowGamer]

aka throat singing... and some other term to it too, but monks use Chanting... not the same...

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

search for tuvan sygyt

[@C.O.G.]

@@GhostCrowGamer, the other term, which is used in music theory, is polyphonic overtone singing.

[@GhostCrowGamer]

@@C.O.G. I agree with your statement Thank you.

[@aceshirai6207]

His Khoomei is great! Altai Mountains and Mongolian Steppe throat singing style yasss \m/

[@lacibolden5884]

That was beautiful. Seriously, I'm still smiling about it.

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Keep smiling my friend thanks for your appreciation #avikaplan

[@kathystump6846]

Beautiful, simply beautiful music! Luv u so much! Thanx for the great videos! 🌞🌈😊❤️

[@Julia-rr4nn]

OMG SERIOUSLY I JUST DIED!!!!!

[@vkdragonfire2123]

ROFL @ Scott's impression of Avi. XD

[@luannapierce2544]

Avi's voice makes my heart beat race and calms me at the same time. Awesome. His demonstrative enthusiasm in the videos does show off the the special aspects of his personality as well. The whole group is awesome, each of the five have their own special gifts and together they move hearts and minds, lift spirits and just plain entertain. Awesome how they use their gifts and talents and never forget their fans. and yes, Avi... am subscribed. .. :)

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thank you so much Lunna I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as we do thanks for your comment. #avikaplan

[@reginabillings1526]

A friend put me on to Pantatonix. I'm so glad he did. I was just saddened to learn that Avi is leaving. But you must follow your dreams. Good luck and God bless. R.B. In Colorado.

[@Snubol]

That was amazing!

[@TheCoolmoon43]

how in the? what in the?! how the? what!! what! did i just hear!? wtf!?

[@Melissa-wx4lu]

Tuvan throat singing. Easy to learn, difficult to master. Normally used in prayer and meditative chanting. I'm surprised he can control that high tone so well.

[@AndrewBateman]

Tuvan throat singing? That is intriguing, I must learn this immediately

[@travispogue6135]

I know right...how tha fuck...lol

[@PandaParade]

It's called polyphonic singing, it's not too hard to learn! Just look up some tutorials

[@tlawrence3749]

Been a fan since i first heard you and the quatrotronix now but know that i do respect your decision and that whoever fills your spot got some huge boots to fill...love ya man

[@texaskatwoman5896]

AWESOME!!!! What a beautiful instrument your voice is. And your range blows me away.

[@lauraelise434]

OMFG! I freaking love avi's voice😍😍😍😍😍 and avi😂

[@kevincostnerofficial1]

Thanks so much dear your love means so much to me. #avikaplan

[@ForANightingale]

tbh i'm a girl and i would kill to be a bass, but at least i get to be an alto! that's fun too.

[@TheMentalZero]

As a bass, I salute you, lady bass.

[@laural6511]

***** LOL i was a "paid tenor" in a church choir when I was in college, even though I'm a woman. Lady tenors are made of awesome and win :)

[@sydneyreynolds3624]

I'm a girl and I'm a tenor (:

[@Ghyxurl]

I'm a male alto people say I sing like a girl all the time

[@C.O.G.]

Well, I'm a female baratone (comfortable voice range: C2-F3), but I would love to be a bass singer, too.

[@elizabetharthur4314]

This is the most awesome overtoning I've ever heard. I can occasionally do a double tone, but this is amazing!

[@foadrightnow5725]

This video should have millions of views!

[@tigertiger210]

What...how is this even possible

[@cellogirl11rw55]

Tiger Tiger It's basically just the nasal pharynx vibrating at the overtone series of the base note (the one you sing).

[@nellekx]

I actually think he might be Jesus

[@HailG3]

I can see it. Now I'm never getting rid of this thought, am I? Thanks, now every time I'll look at him, I'll be like "oh, hey, Jesus!"

[@TheJediGerman]

Nah steve aoki is jesus

[@nerezza6517]

James Bondage Morgan freeman is not happy with you now

[@sillymiwa]

***** Jesus was born Jewish...

[@jamesmcnaughton4070]

MiwaSchwa And Avi was born awesome.

[@stevenpzamastil294]

Iwas so pleased to see Avi with the rest of the group in St Louis last Thursday. Thank you Avi and Pentatonix for a great concert at the Fox Theater in St. LOUIS.

[@a2rhombus2]

I taught myself overtone singing, but his are so strong and controllable... incredible