Avi Kaplan - Change on the Rise (Official Video) REACTION VIDEO

[@Sandy-be8wq]

Avi did a lot of the arranging for PTX when he was with them. Kevin has said Avi has an amazing ability to hear sound spaces. He is a basso profoundo trained in opera, also a co-founder of the A Capella Academy. These guys do know their stuff, awesome reaction!

[@michellecole6325]

He IS amazing, isn't he? I was sad to see him leave PTX, but am so happy that he now has the time to write and produce his own music. And he actually did all the vocals...he's a huge talent. And...that voice! So glad you saw, liked and reacted to it :)

[@professionalvampire1]

I love the looks on reactors' faces when Avi starts to sing! It's like they're thinking "Wasn't he the bass guy from Pentatonix - where the f%&^ did THIS come from?!"

[@odedtok3125]

If you liked this, try listening to Avi's other song called Otherside, Where this is like a battle song before battle, Otherside is is for after the battle to guide the lost home

[@Maerahn]

I feel like Johnny Cash is looking down right now and saying "Yep, now I have someone to pass my torch on to." 😁 Avi was always the spiritual, deep-thinking one of Pentatonix, and the solo stuff he does now is closer to the 'real him,' if you see what I mean. After listening to his solo stuff, when you go back to listening to Pentatonix's original songs you can pick out lyrics from them that make you go "Yeah, that part's Avi, for sure." His lyrics are never trivial or 'commercial' - they've always got layers of deeper meaning.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Feeling better? Avi does all the background voices layers them beautifully.

[@terib470]

Lol, felt the same way; didn't know if I should go move a mountain or finish a war.

[@MelaniePoparad]

Teresa Butts or start a war. Haha

[@louellamoyer5578]

No kidding! So tribal! Wow love it!

[@wandajaneburlinson5288]

I love your reaction and your appreciation! Avi is a talent like no other.

[@dorindas7330]

Avi! His style isn't mine per se, but I do love this song :-) ...as much as I miss him in PTX I'm so happy he is doing his music and finding his own audience. That voice. Shivers! He's amazing 💙

[@janetranslates]

"Avi Kaplan is the truth." Yes.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

I’m sure this was mentioned in some of the requests for this song, and it seems appropriate to say it for anyone who hasn’t heard this before: Avi sings all the parts on this (and I think in all his recent releases, including that low growl. I’m so tickled that you liked this! Everything you said about Avi is absolutely true. One of the many things I love about Avi’s music is that each one is very different from the other. To me, that is just another side of his genius. We may have gotten some of this music if he’d stayed with PTX, but now he can focus on his own work at his leisure. Thank you for reacting to this powerful song.

[@sersastark]

This song is 150% a battle cry.

[@theresamarion823]

Avi loves to teach and has often gone to different college acapella choirs to help them and teach them how to arrange their music., and is also a co-founder of the A Capella Academy that has many students during the summer. He often holds fundraisers to provide money to sponsor every student that can not afford to pay.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Yes, and I just saw that he and his two co-founders are each donating a full scholarship to the neediest students accepted to ACA next year. What wonderful, talented people and how lucky the students are to get to work with them.

[@tss9886]

When Avi left PTX I was really sad....then he disappeared! When he reappeared thus us what he produced.... well worth the wait!

[@peaceful_pain-4523]

One word that describes this is powerful

[@louellamoyer5578]

This is total awesomeness! LOVE IT! Thank you for your reaction....please do more of Avi!

[@kathys6402]

For some reason I never heard this song from Avi, it is haunting and hits me right in my soul. Have a feeling I will be listening to it quite a bit for a while.

[@kimsowles4044]

❤️ love, love, love Avi!!! He has several other songs he has released since this one. They are all very different but ALL AMAZING ❤️ I hope you react to more of them.....(Otherside, Aberdeen, The Summit, Get Down.....as well as live performances from his recent tour)

[@pentatonya1778]

Kim Sowles AND... he’s got some new ones on his EP being released the end of this month!!! Eeeek!

[@MelaniePoparad]

THIS!! This is the reaction i’ve been waiting for from you!! Magnificent song, great reaction. “Say something” by pentatonix is another gorgeous one. I also believe he is operatically trained.

[@Rune-Thorne]

he is, but was raised on Folk and is a huge contributor to the Americana movement, which is classic American music inspired covering Spiritual, gospel and folk music as their main influence. Opera gave him his range and breath control, which blesses everything he sings.

[@Bonofox1]

💥This an EPIC ANTHEM written by Avi Kaplan...💥....❤ I LOVE Avi SO MUCH so happy he is doing his own thing!! I will ALWAYS LOVE him in PENTATONIX though... This song belongs in a movie or series!!! Please react to more Avi Kaplan solo work!! 👉👉Also Scott, Kevin and Kirstie have solo or colab projects... Scott and Mitch also have their own music as the duo 🍓Superfruit🍓 PLEASE check them out🙏

[@kannbrown65]

Avi also teaches (and helped establish) the Acapella Academy, mentoring a new generation. He's an amazing artist, and glad to know you enjoyed that. His 'Quarter Past Four' and 'Field and Pier' are more introspective, but so beautiful, 'Get Down', his most recent, is more, I'd say folk, and he has a really fun take on Hey Ya, with the Sequoias. Oh, and gain, gotta see him do "Black is the Color of My true Love's hair'. The range is ridiculous, but he also keeps a beautiful tone too.

[@rachellephipps1361]

Love your reactions and honestly. Avi just came out with a new album Floating on a dream. So good worth a listen for sure. Hope yo see your reactions to some of those.

[@rowenanunn590]

I've never heard this song..... just WOW❣✌

[@richtsje9961]

Loved your reaction!! Love this song , it's so powerfull !! Couldn't get it out of my head for weeks :) and looking back... I think this song was literally A CHANGE ON THE RISE ! Avi was always my favorite in PTX . His own music is such a different style. His voice ,the lyrics ( mostly about his live), the music, I love it all !!! Can't wait to see him at his concert in Amsterdam. I would love to see more reactions of Avi and maybe you could react to "ring of fire", he did with Home Free. btw. : I hope you will feel better soon!

[@FragaGurl10]

🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ YES!!! You did it! Lol You are Awesome, I thank you for this reaction. Avi Kaplan is truly remarkable & has so much talent. I relate to your sentiments about this making one feel like they can do anything. I will listen to this everytime I begin a workout because its so motivating. I love this so such once again thank you! Can not wait to see more Avi Kaplan reactions as well as continuation with your PTX reactions! Sending you some Pentaholic Love from our PTX fam! Also wanted to add that I feel that this song would fit so well on a film/soundtrack.

[@phyllisb4634]

This needs to be the soundtrack for some epic movie. I enjoy your reactions and breakdown.

[@DramaSydETV]

Thank you thanks for watching!

[@Sandy-be8wq]

He was featured in the sound track for Blade Runner which was nominated for a grammy, Harrison Ford is an Avi fan : )

[@orangegirl247]

@@Sandy-be8wq no kidding? How awesome.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Thanks for the reaction. I saw him on his solo tour this summer and his whole show was original music with one cover of House of the Rising Sun. His music is eclectic but somehow so completely Avi that you just fall under the spell of it and never want him to stop singing. He's doing 5 shows in Europe in January and just posted that he is writing in Holland Park in London right now. I don't know who with but I really look forward to whatever comes out of this. Avi composes choral music as well and I heard some unpublished work that just gave me goosebumps. I bet he ends up doing some movie or tv sound scores in the future.

[@pentatonya1778]

alma petry Yes to ALL! (Miss you Alma!.😘) “House of the Rising Sun” Live (Bri Natural YT channel) is the best one I’ve seen (was THERE!) & shouldn’t be overlooked.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@pentatonya1778 Hey girl! Let me know what you are up to these days!!

[@rondileem3111]

Very well said. Thank you!

[@janetjohns9064]

Avi has said that this song was about...coming out of the darkness into the light. He said this at his show in Nashville.

[@LethallyBlonde91]

He is incredible. He actually dropped another new song along this vein called "Get Down" maybe a week ago. It's just audio for now but just as incredible and inspiring as this one. Worth a listen.

[@janetranslates]

Yes. Don't miss out on "Get Down" and "The Summit" just because they don't have videos!

[@tanyanguyen3704]

I love get down. But it aint nuttin’ like this song. This one is so outside of Avi’s folk inspired stuff. I have no idea what to call this style except “Avi”. Heh. As an album, his solo work carries you through so many emotional paths. And such depth about the human spirit, not, like “i love you” “i lost my woman” etc. Just love it.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@tanyanguyen3704 lol!! That's true. The version of Get Down that was spectacular was that live performance in Houston. He busted loose at the end and the whole place felt like the roof was coming off. The official recording is tame compared to that.

[@jerrikeefer8219]

Definitely needs to be a song in a movie! It is an epic song that needs an epic show!

[@shortybarnesyanik]

You made me laugh right from the start!! Avi started humming and you were like,”Awe Shit!!!” 🤬. Lol🤣 I love your reaction and I love your channel!!🥰

[@DramaSydETV]

😁

[@pattyloof]

I recently saw him in concert, and hearing this in person was absolutely amazing.

[@amandasamson4513]

One of my personal favourites of his solo work! so glad you love it

[@tessslastanova7314]

Great reaction, thank you for that! And what about some Kevin’s solo stuff? I highly recommend his cover of Down it’s just insane how talented he is!

[@DramaSydETV]

Its coming!

[@Blue-rl5dp]

See, we told ya didn't we? Next time you'll relax and believe the ravening hoard of pentaholics. We know good music when we hear it. *wink*

[@marykay1859]

Wow... that man can SAanngg.. not sing.. sanngg. First time I ever listened to him.. looking for more now..

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

He has so much unreleased work it's crazy. He just dropped one of my favorites, I'll Get By. It's different from this but just as captivating.

[@pentatonya1778]

He’s going on tour in Europe at the end of the month. Then USA!!!! Tickets are Very Reasonable! I’ve seen him Live (solo) & he’s just Amazing!

[@katyciula3715]

He does a great live performance as well

[@debbeborders5762]

I loved this song, very powerful and moving.

[@oldschool72]

I can certainly see this song in a blockbuster movie !!!!

[@AngelaSealana]

Avi has talent seeping from his pores. So glad you found him!

[@deborahsatcher8702]

Drama...🙋‍♀️ Avi is a Master Songwriter and his Vocal ability with PTX was Great but now that he has gone solo...OH MY GAWD!!! I put him up there where Angles Fly. Bravo Avi and thank you DRAMA for giving your wonderful critique!!! Hey, Imagine what Avi and Tim Faust could do in sales and followers if they collaborate on a whole Album...😎😎😎

[@michelleblkft3831]

Thank you for reacting to this 🙏🏼 hoping you feel better soon. This song has a way of reaching the soul, I have a feeling he was a huge part of Pentatonix original “Run to You” I love a song that moves me, inside out. Genre is irrelevant. Thanks again for the reaction, feel better soon! ☺️🙏🏼

[@GeorgePaulsMic]

He and Kevin wrote "Run to you," and were the main arrangers

[@michelleblkft3831]

That makes perfect sense! It’s one of my all time favorites!! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@debbievoss6389]

Avi is the best bass on the planet. I love him

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Glad you reacted to this phenomenal song

[@shilohauraable]

Avi can also produce two harmonizing notes at the same time! For Real.

[@jo-annelebel9819]

This song is epic, thanks for reacting to it

[@sherrismith8337]

I really love watching someone react to a song as strongly as I do. I feel like we're sharing the experience. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey with this song. Also, I love Avi's look in this video. It's like Aquaman and Jesus got together and had a child and named him Avi.

[@amandaieraci6158]

AMZAING!

[@spoopypastor3246]

my gawd no one told me that this guy is a movie narrator

[@angelfeather7547]

Hallelujah is a biblical song. The story of Sampson and Delilah was told musically. When Sampson turned to Delilah and away from God he lost his power. He had a broken Hallelujah. I felt the holy spirit from Avi in that song and this one. This is a God fearing man. I love that we get to hear that from his beautiful voice.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Please react to It Knows Me. POWERFUL SONG!

[@StandingInHisWind]

It reminds me of the increase in spiritual battle. Those with His Spirit can feel it's change on the rise.

[@brittywren2877]

This song makes me ready for war. Brings out the viking blood. Hes talented.

[@ptxcolleen2393]

I've heard him sing this live. He loops himself live and sings with such passion. If you ever get a chance to hear him live next March 2020, please do.

[@tanyanguyen3704]

A flipping men to “without all that damn auto tune” Drives me batty.

[@patrickjohnson7346]

This is great when working out!

[@be8582]

Love it!

[@eddyhuff7041]

Great lyrics great song

[@GFHarewood1]

Now that you are doing individual members, I suggest Scott Hoying’s duet with Rozzi Crane called “Lose us “ and his duet with Shoshana Bean called “ All to me“

[@dmsavag3]

Amazing!!

[@peaceful_pain-4523]

I also wanted to ask when are you going to do anotherhome free video. I don't want you to feel like we're rushing you. Take your time and this should be fun for you. Don't stress yourself. Love to all

[@thejollyrogers9808]

Loved this reaction. ❤️ Please react to Otherside & I'll Get By by Avi. 😉

[@januzzell8631]

The Summit and Full Moon are well worth a listen too ... sigh :D

[@chrissyvictory232]

I've only seen some of these older videos from you, and I really enjoy your reactions, but I'm having a hard time hearing your audio. The video of the group has been good audio levels, but I have to really crank it up to hear you talking. Thanks for the great reactions!

[@rosiellagrace]

🌹🌹

[@ashleysheree7057]

Love your reactions! I think your mic is a little too low though. Had to turn my volume all the way up and still could barely hear you, but the music was very loud 😂

[@UserHorologium]

This was the first time I noticed it. I love the music, but I really want to hear the reactor's reaction. Otherwise, I'd just go and look at the original. --- @DramaSydE--You're not one of the reactors who chatters on throughout the song (so much so that you can't really listen to it) and you don't stop the song every ten seconds to comment on trivialities or irrelevant tangents. You don't have to be deafening, but a liitle more DramaSydE in the reactions, please. :)

[@sherrismith8337]

I feel like I need to go out and slay dragons or something. LOL

[@My2ndnephew]

Well, I gotta run...

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

If you would like to hear him sing live Here's a link to a live performance of House of the Rising Sun he did for a fundraiser. Just him and his guitar. The video is bad, (shot on an iphone) but the audio is great. Man can he sing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZPEmpt3gqd5eq8

[@blockheadgl]

I've said it before,,,,Avi meets Game of Thrones PS...I could kiss you. Sorry to sound creepy

[@greywuuf]

Probably a good thing that Avi is not politicly bent ....as he could easily become a cult leader and basicly have people doing his bidding .......just saying

[@professionalvampire1]

I would follow him anywhere!

[@jboy_100sings4]

As soon as the song starts: Me: taps heel. Drama: Ah shit!

[@OGSontar]

Yeah, if you were on the other side, and heard this before the battle, you'd realize that now would be a real good time to remember you left the stove on, and run home to shut it off. Then, of course, you gotta clean the pan, and walk the dog and take out the trash, and oh my, look at the time. Guess the battle is over now.

[@michaeltodd7008]

How about reacting to JUDAS PRIEST - PAINKILLER. GREAT SONG AND VIDEO...LOVE THIS SONG....

[@christi8491]

Makes you want to get up and go do SOMETHING like change the world. Still wondering what that is.

[@dradensdad]

You should check out his cover of outkast hey ya

[@DramaSydETV]

I did on my other channel

[@wadejackson5189]

Are you familiar with a group called VoicePlay? Let me introduce them to you by suggesting that you listen to their rendition of Moana. Can't wait to see and hear your reactions.

[@marlienfourie210]

War song.

[@ethangospodareck4716]

Makes me want to listen to Misty Mountain Peter Hollens feat. Tim Foust of Homefree...eh eh?

[@ethangospodareck4716]

Hahaha 3 seconds in...

[@ethangospodareck4716]

If you like this style of music, Chris Stapleton's Death Row is right up your alley

[@josedejesuscorona6480]

More Avi?

[@supposedly1-2]

the scene where they pick up the fire and start walking always makes me think they are going after frankenstein's monster or worse idk what they are after but hope they don't light the woods on fire! lol i love avi and he is extremely talented but i just do not like this new 'album' or ep or whatever its called these days. its not my kind of music but that does not take away from its value or how great it is and how much i like seeing people being introduced to him and his music bcz i want him to succeed and be as famous as he wants to be!

[@Seriphina]

So, it feels to me like an African spiritual in the style of the music. Am I wrong?

[@kiwigoofball]

You sound very quiet in this video, almost like your mic isn't on or working?

[@travisrussell9166]

your very hard to hear.yesteday you were real good

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

Lol, gotta say this song makes me get off my ass and go fill mask orders. They get boring to sew after 250th one...

[@karmakkaze]

can barely hear anything you are saying.

[@stephenlabbe8715]

You need to turn your Mike up - you were barely audible.

[@DramaSydETV]

this is an old vid, i was just starting out had no idea what i was doing

[@LutwinderBrooker]

New subscriber hope we can support each other channel

[@DramaSydETV]

i just saw this, subbing right now