Avi Kaplan - It Knows Me

[@davidchidester5463]

I just can't get enough of Avi's music. The folksy hippie lumberjack energy is too strong.

[@bethatkins9439]

Amen to that!

[@babynaturallia7678]

I'm addicted

[@coole7805]

Facts

[@maxt2534]

Jewish*

[@marliessulyok7190]

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[@logan6267]

I am so happy Avi left PTX. Not because they were bad to him or anything but he has grown so much since he has left them and his music is much better because of that. I love seeing people change for the better

[@Fattipotato79]

Were they bad to him?

[@めぐみ-g5w]

fattipotato 79 ? No, he got better when he was one of the ptx

[@めぐみ-g5w]

fattipotato 79 then he left with his nice skills

[@Fattipotato79]

@@めぐみ-g5w oh thanks for telling me

[@tedd1826]

That’s facts

[@Slattery777]

Protect this man at all costs - the world needs people like him right now.

[@moonpiestreak9772]

Uhm you don't know him as a person, so no

[@SolennBreizh]

@@moonpiestreak9772 ???

[@xmobstersal4167]

@@moonpiestreak9772 the most random comment ive seen in a while, way out of left field lol. "Why so serious??"

[@meishakester6502]

Is this comment a joke? If it is, it's lame. If it's not, I would ask you how low your standards are that you would look to a musician for moral and spiritual inspiration when you have men like Jesus Christ, a man who was completely honest, completely selfless, and completely good, to look up to? But you don't. You look up to this man? Uhhh... wow.

[@YoursDadsMomDaddy]

@@SolennBreizh he’s right moron lmao.

[@jillrobertson1829]

I love the eyeballs that are on the blocks.

[@amysmith-ii7qm]

Avi is giving me George Ezra vibes and I'm living for it

[@aliciavagts2386]

omg. this is spectacular. He is 100% connected. I am moved

[@Seraphim_Rose.]

Grace knows us And set all of us free In his name Neither lies or darkness Can resist With blood The Prince of Peace Bought us With glory The King of Kings Broughts us to his knees.

[@heathwasson7811]

Holy shit. This is simply a quality of music we just don't get that often these days. Wow.

[@npilot4445]

When it is dark, you keep on walking till you come to the light again... you have faith that light will come again and you will make it through sometimes, just on faith alone. Dark night of the soul leads back to the light. Such a profound but catchy song...

[@mammycher8895]

This made me cry. In a good way.

[@ddkind4148]

I've loved this song since it came out. Just helps me feel my humanity.

[@WildGypsySoul]

this version is way better.. I LOVE the vibe

[@Erika-jl8so]

La letra refleja que la experiencia espiritual es algo cercano, cotidiano, existencial.

[@leighc9004]

Anyone else think this is absolutely perfect for a Wes Anderson film?

[@RobertStoll]

"What?! Why did he leave Penta-" "Oh... oh. Carry on."

[@DiannMMorales]

Exactly...

[@lydiaisstillstrange]

Surprisingly, I just recently discovered Avi and then Pentatonix, would you mind elaborating haha

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

He's a powerhouse!! Hard to believe all the work he has created in just over a year🤯

[@RobertStoll]

@@lydiaisstillstrange Avi was the original bassist for Pentatonix before he left.

[@treehugger23]

Hahahahahhaha... yup

[@matthewsailors3153]

"Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it." - Lloyd Alexander There are probably several ways this artwork could be interpreted but to me it's a reminder that our happiness is not necessarily dependent on all the things that are "happening" to us. Isolation in quarantine, mental illness, our own mistakes/sins and the unfairness of life... "We feel what we believe," and "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." If we can believe in and think upon things that promote peace and goodness, we will be filled with such things. That is the "grace" of knowing oneself, prayer/meditation and connecting with our God or "Higher Power." Thank you for the inspiration, Avi!

[@vikingcelta535]

Dios y Jesucristo El Redentor te bendigan, Elder de Zion, 💪🏻😀💪🏻 Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 gracias

[@zoeryanyott8259]

This was such a beautiful breakdown.

[@kathrynphelps9771]

Terry Pratchett said humans need fantasy to be human, to be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape.

[@meishakester6502]

Well, this is a bunch of pretentous nonsense. Grow up. Us grown-up could use the help and this crap helps no one get done what needs doing.

[@matthewsailors3153]

@@meishakester6502 Sorry this doesn't work for you. Maybe you can spend your time finding what works better for yourself instead of attacking what you don't like? You can't speak for others who find a little light in these things just because you didn't. Please be kind and less judgmental. Have a nice day!

[@revacohen]

This sounds like it's sung by a person truly at peace with himself. That's something we should all be.

[@ОксанаРусин-щ8ц]

❤ супер, дуже гарна пісня.

[@cassandrakeithley1402]

Since Avi has been on his own, I felt more connected to him. I can relate to his songs and I LOVE aesthetics and vibes from his videos. This one just speaks to me in a way that I don't understand but yet I do haha It's profound in a way. I just love this, his songs and him as a person. I've never really looked up to "celebrities" Mainly because I don't know them. But I'm constantly inspired and moved by him. I hope he's mentally and spiritually doing well. I couldn't be more proud of him in all he's done. I love you, Avi! Keep the motivation and your genuine self going! 💚

[@princemills6022]

💕

[@siciliansistah]

Avi Yahweh has given You a Great Gift & YOUR Gift to Him in Return is the Beautiful Music that Flows from your Heart & Soul & ministers to the Hearts & Minds of Those who Hear You. Could you clarify Your Spiritual Stance Please. I thought You were Christian but this Video Contradicts it.

[@jesuschildmgb]

Did he break away from the eye,bc know his life and redeemed himself

[@TeddyswimsMusicxx]

@@siciliansistahI just can’t thank you enough for the support you’ve shown me towards my music truly appreciate it. Thanks once again my dear. #avikaplan

[@ilonahesseling4821]

What a timeless masterpiece!!!

[@georgiejacob]

Here's what I believe happened... Avi has gone from being a performer to a storyteller of his own accord... That's a helluva change and I'm lovinit.

[@brandoncooper6994]

And just like that amazing grace was no longer the go to in church !!!!!!!!!!

[@caitrionabrauders22]

Right?!

[@BrandeeM]

I've never not listened to metal as much as lately. You're on repeat basically. You knows me. Unreal. Be safe, our souls will meet one day. You've changed me. Completely. Thank you.

[@annosborne-reed2365]

They know me too hon. The strangeness of the human condition. Keep singing. You're beautiful.

[@peacefultracker8748]

Yup. It knows me too. Cause I let it in once, decades ago. I was young and ignorant. I’ve had to work every day since to keep at bay. Its a tricky little devil. But I wear a shield of armor. . And I have a strong army, to help me stand when I have become weak. Yes, it knows me well and it keeps knocking but I know it even better and I’ve come to expect it at difficult times. But I will forever stand with my loving invisible army. ❤️🔥

[@Lostcause404]

I swear. This guy makes me love music on a whole different level

[@ninafranzen1774]

Feeling really low today and laying in bed and dancing with my toes 😊 Thank you Avi ❣️

[@mariatorra6417]

This guy is so underrated, he is amazing

[@Belle2755]

I feel like the message in this song is more than meets the eye

[@ElizeCeline]

I want to know...

[@TheFlacapreciosa]

Idk how, but his music so softly breathes fierce and positive inspiration into my heart. This truly is art and I am so grateful to him for welcomimg others into the innerworkings of his mind. It's a beautiful place to be.

[@lilamultiverse3660]

Beautiful music dear brother.God bless your life,health and music.Greetings from Bulgaria

[@maryanncarter777]

I missed You avi! Thanks for your new music, we need so much through these times! Peace to all!

[@spiceyourspace]

Once again, you're musical prowess is brilliant & so is your whole team on this song/video!

[@vbella39]

My Woodstock/Hippie soul is at peace. Brilliant 🤗💚☀️🌲

[@bingobillable]

The song and the video make me think of Cat Stevens. Definitely not a bad thing. I still have several of his vinyl releases. Yes I know he goes by a different name now, but still remember him as Cat Stevens.

[@selena-565]

I fought desire...but I lost that war. Did you guys feel that? I felt that. 💕

[@evaann-louise2408]

This is so Beatles esque and I'm here for it

[@Rock2HAL]

I was gonna say it reminded me of Yellow Submarine movie. So I agree with you. :)

[@charlottevan_8]

Beatles was my first impression also. With a little Dali thrown in for good measure.

[@whisperedtalesoftheohioval4631]

Powerful! I'm glad you're having your time to shine!

[@lurdinhagiandosogiandoso78]

perfect connection with the magnificent universe

[@mariereau3783]

Wow. Goosebumps again.

[@averylfong4843]

This some sweet gospel-folksy-Beatles-earlier Mumford & Sons vibes right here.

[@emilyrobesonvids]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE SONG!!❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@FantasyRecordings]

This video is way better than a soundbath ❤️

[@jhunt5862]

He could sing the phone book. I'd buy the cd.

[@mackgingersnap6544]

It was really odd, but I enjoyed it! Pretty much the reason I enjoyed it! It was very odd but mesmerizing. A++

[@jamiemullens9878]

I agree, I love Avi’s voice!

[@peanut8400]

Ok then.

[@charlottevan_8]

Very reminiscent of animation The Beatles did way back.

[@cerberusaskani7700]

I cannot wait for Avi's next song. His music is absolutely amazing. I thought he was something in Pentatonix but now that I've wandered over to his channel...man. This guy is on a whole other level. Bravo, Avi!

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Completely agree!

[@rachellucas9476]

Love this!!! So fitting for this time in all our lives!!! Thank you for this!!😃💚🌻💚🌻💚🌻💚

Goosebumps

[@luckynumbersevenmusic6144]

"I fought desire, but I lost that war"... Man, that touched me

[@TalinaSan]

Just wanted to thank you. Your music really helps Me in Bad Times so big thanks for you making this music.

[@Bonofox1]

Avi your voice is HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!💖💖💖

[@madonnahood3381]

Another great song.

[@__Avisfanchannel]

Hello Thank you so much for the love and support towards my music I glad to get such comments on my KZbin video It’s really nice sharing your thoughts with me, well I’d like to have you on my fan chat

[@333whiteraven]

Why hasn't anyone mentioned the art?! Avi always sounds incredible, but now he's manifested into a visual masterpiece too!

[@GaiaCarney]

🌲🐝✨Avi Kaplan, mystic of pain, soul stirrer, healing vibration generator✨🐝🌲thank you

[@ellei56847]

This just goes to show that the direction and vision you might have for your life can do a complete 180 and take you to amazing new places, and then turn on its head and do it again just to amaze you all over again. I would never have thought that Avi leaving PTX would have such a great musical result.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Agree! I am thrilled to be able to watch this journey he's on. It's amazing💚🤩

[@bartomiejsafat1555]

This song literally made me cry. Thank you!

[@livus3787]

Oh so many of his songs made me cry :')))

[@franniefromvenice]

This video gave me such an old school MTV vibe! So proud of you, you're amazing and your music is a balm for the soul

[@danielgill3482]

I love how the video starts him meditating then it zooms into his head and the rest of the video is his subconscious.

[@doeeyes1166]

Avi touches me on a primitive level with his music.

[@antonioruiz9079]

Listening from Spain and all I can tell to you Avi is that, you always makes me happy with your music. Thank you. (I'll write in Spanish now on) Muchas gracias Avi, porque con cada canción que escucho de ti más me gustas y siempre eras capaz de hacerme sonreír con tu música. No me cansaré de decírtelo, muchas gracias por seguir haciendo tu música.

[@SubscribersChallenge-vz8bj]

*_LYRICS_* [Verse 1] I seek the water I seek the trees I seek the heavens I'm brought down to my knees Yeah, I know anger I know peace Yeah, I know darkness Mm, and it knows me [Chorus] And it knows me And it knows me [Verse 2] I've felt the fire I've held the sword I've fought desire Mm, but I lost that war Crying out in shame Oh, for goodness sake I tried to disagree Oh, but it knows me [Chorus] And it knows me And it knows me [Bridge] Rest my soul Grace set me free I know my sins And they know me [Chorus] And it knows me And it knows me [Bridge] Rest my soul Grace set me free I know my sins And they know me genius.com

[@varghesejacob8351]

Its 'Bless my soul'...

[@Svevende]

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING

[@shannonnonnon]

"I felt the fire, I held the sword, I fought that tiger, But I lost that war"

[@kiwigoofball]

😂😂😂😂 "I fought that tiger" is the best interpretation of that line! (I happen to love tigers!) Vote to replace "I fought desire" with this line!

[@jakublistwon]

I dont hear no tiger there xD

[@LaudeMusic]

Jacob maybe if it’s first time hearing

[@elizaecuador]

@@LaudeMusic The line actually says "I fought desire", but @Shannon Horst replaced it with "the tiger"

[@LaudeMusic]

@@elizaecuador Ik but I'm a musician as well, and I also mishear something now and then, also, WHY DO WE HAVE TO BLAME???!!!!

[@ssonserino]

Ur voice is so full of soul its like fly to heaven and hear the angels singing in harmony

[@caamypaz]

Thank you, my dear Avriel. You're inspiration. True colors. You're music. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul.

[@estherkirakawaii]

Countless painful steps hath this man taken. Now towards he peace, may he fly.

[@macygraybaladad1143]

His music is very earthly, I love it.

[@windsonma8209]

This almost feels like a Gospel Music to the point where it fully fits on Sunday, and or the type of song that you would listen to when you need to both Lift Your Spirits or just need to increase your Faith

[@charlottevan_8]

Let's give credit to the artisans who put this video together - Director/animator: Mertcan Mertbilek, Colorist: Yasemin Yasu, Commissioner: Nia Andrews. Can Fantasy or Avi give us some background on these folks?

[@TheMusicPinkLover91]

Bravoooo 👏👏👏👏

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Yes please

[@selinbaltac6843]

Charlotte Van Mertcan Mertbilek and Yasemin Yasu are Turkish I guess and this is the first time I hear about them, thank you! I am excited to know that there are Turks in fantasy records. More info about them would be nice 👍🏻

[@aleynakucukdag9892]

mertcan mertbilek creates music in "palmiyeler", you should check them out. yasemin yasu also is an artist and she is mertcan's girlfriend:)

[@selena-565]

This song is amazing. Period. 💕

[@qubit8381]

I can sleep knowing that my heart is fuller! As many people I haven't been having a good time in my life right now. Thank you for filling my heart and giving me hope in these rough times Avi!❤

Thank you for your music, your introspection, your honesty, your creativity... Thank you.

[@arthursorsky89]

I love the underlying joy of your music

[@thatguywiththehorn9835]

Slay

[@rustwells]

when he opened his eyes at the end, as an asian myself, i felt that

[@RandomReader24]

Avi, your bass is what got me into ptx. But it wasn't the same after you left. I recently discovered your amazing songs. I don't make comments often, but I just gotta say how beautiful your voice, lyrics, and music are. Its fascinating, and I don't think I will ever get tired of it. Ever. Thank you for continuing to make music.

[@dawngayle9175]

Wonderful.The lyrics touched my heart animation is awesome. Avi's voice supreme! Tyvm Avi.💟🎶🎶🎵

[@rebeccaolinn3138]

Thank you, I needed this tonight.

[@trafficangel9400]

i will never cease to be amazed by avi .he sent a cold wave down my spine at the first note

[@teddym2808]

Wow this is absolutely fantastic. Listening to it for the first time just before I go to sleep and my entire body is in chills. PTX will never be the same without Avi but Avi would never be this good in PTX. How dare this only have so few views?

[@AddiTrials]

This song is so good!!! Love it! Thank you, Avi!!! You are much loved in my house!

[@Kdawg142]

This is a BANGER!! Love the whistling!

[@amorphoushuman_]

This song is amazing and the music video makes it 200 times better!❤

[@balkon74]

Music of the Universe ...Avi is perfection itself!

[@yesitsmrclean4725]

the vibes are ✨immaculate✨ holy heck

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

DAMN! Avi knows how to put u through a rollercoaster of emotions. just when you get that feeling of sadness he perks you up with the upbeat section. What a great composition :D

[@ruthvillalva1786]

Because he’s a genius song writer/ composer 😊

[@zininzwemmen4685]

i am deeply in love with your sound and your voice

[@roselotusmoon]

To become One with the Universe inside and outside of us, shed our ego and be set free.

[@joshfrederick5059]

Beautiful! I love everything about this song! Thank you Avi!

[@joshfrederick5059]

Hey Avi, I got your message but I could not reply to it. Kindly, Josh

[@J0J0155]

I have not found one song by you that I'm not able to resonate with... each one sticks to me, I listen multiple times, and then I sing it along with you on the next replay... The low tones of your voice, the earthy back-to-nature or powerful feel of your songs... I haven't found an artist like you... I can't, you're literally the only artist who can make songs that strike me like this... This year has been hard, but I've been getting by, and your songs have helped me kinda vent and relax... I can't thank you enough Avi, seriously.

[@hobibibihoseobi5933]

You're amazing Avi keep doing you 🙏♥️

[@Englishwithnatives]

The whole song is great, but he really drops the hammer at 2:56 Avi, if you do read this comment, thank you for getting me through long car-drives and deep cynical moments.

[@dardhadard837]

The sheer number of times of times ive sang the ending 🤩🤩🥰🥰😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Englishwithnatives]

@Avi Kaplan private page I would love to communicate with you. It's been a long journey and I'm still listening to your music. I hope that it's available everywhere I go.

[@AcapellaAddict4Lyfe]

So much love for Avi ❤️

[@__Avisfanchannel]

Thank you so much dear I’m overwhelmed by seeing such lovey comments I’m horned Are you on my fan club?

[@April_Davis]

I love it! The visuals are so good! I interpret it as all the random thoughts in your head as you're trying to focus and find peace. Some images are pretty or peaceful while others are chaotic or strange. But you keep trying to go back to the meditative state to release it all. I know this feeling. I'm sure a lot of us do. What a great video for an absolutely beautiful song. Thank you, Dear Avi💚

[@annadreamsart9756]

There with you, sis.

[@April_Davis]

@@annadreamsart9756 xoxoxo 💫

[@juliaasante-mensah4770]

I can relate to this ! Thanks for sharing

[@barbaralopez2325]

Totally in agreement! I'm in a state of awe! This song sets one free!

[@jeannesherrill]

Great interpretation of this song-loved the mind bending sorta trippy imagery sprinkled throughout! So hard to depict the All seeing, all knowing presence of grace in the midst of those things that beset us.

[@nicolaswalter6996]

Hello pretty 💖

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello pretty Jeanne how are you doing today ?

[@AngeleenMitchell]

Avi its always a pleasure hearing your songs. You are amazing.

[@teresavega175]

I wish he would tour in Detroit Michigan. I'm from a suburb of Detroit & I would be so excited to see him in concert!

[@vikingcelta535]

AVI, gran cantante, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 gracias

[@rhonda9042]

Beautiful, I know Avi has an amazing voice and this song is so perfect!!!💝💝🙏💖💖

[@CharlesCross.]

What a great song!

[@herwigburger3361]

So Beautiful

[@louellamoyer5578]

Thank you Avi! Love your voice and messages. Soul discover, actually reaching. Note to self: while reaching for the stars, it's the journey that we find. Life is our time machine!