Feeling the Serenity: Reacting to Avi Kaplan's 'Otherside'

[@deborahhardin]

This is an absolutely beautiful song. And of course the video with the peaceful scenery captures what the song conveys. Avi is a master storyteller, Wow. This song is one of my favorites. Yes Avi does all the harmonies, which makes the layers stunning, so glad you enjoyed this one. Thank you for continuing to react to Avi's music. You won't be disappointed. 😀

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

Thank you for sticking around. ❤️ it is an absolutely beautiful song ❤️

[@rachellephipps1361]

Its all avi singing main vocals and the harmonies. So beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

Thanks. He sings beautifully ❤️❤️

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

❤❤❤❤

[@staciemoisa4884]

This is the song that taught me how to meditate. I relax and can just breathe better. Incredible sound and vocals by Avi --and it is all Avi.

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

That’s great, I think it’s great when we can learn through music as well ❤️

[@stephanie3230]

Another beautiful song where he harmonizes with himself so well is Full Moon. But every song with his harmonies is great.

[@emdet2234]

👆👆 please do Full Moon! It’s such a sleeper masterpiece, the harmonies are haunting

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

His Full Moon is on the list as well, I’ll absolutely check it out ❤️

[@Uncle_John_II]

I loved this. Somehow, the sound is much better than I am accustomed to in reactions. The lighting was appropriate for the music. Keep it up, Thale.❤❤❤😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@tommieev5589]

Avi is an expert at putting emotion into his voice....including that cry or break. I think this is possibly because he sings about what he feels. He has stated that his greatest goal with his music is for it to be able to help others with their struggles as much as writing it has helped him with his.

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

He absolutely manages to do that, because his singing and songs do evoke feelings ❤️ loving it

[@kathyfolkerts4433]

Peace, but also longing.

[@charlottevan_8]

As others have said, the harmonies in this studio recording are all Avi. But when he performs it out on tour, his tour band does the harmonies. You'll hear how that sounds in this live performance in Dallas on August 24, 2019 (shortly after the song was originally released), with keyboards added in. In recording at his concerts I went to, I always captured his intros, in order to get the backstories on the songs. That's the case in this video I shot, unfortunately, standing against a wall (the show was a sell-out and I was stuck in Standing Room Only), hence the video quality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKSli6NngLibpKs

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

That’s cool. And awesome video still ❤️❤️

[@dorrit_rosen]

Lovely reaction, thank you. It is the first of Avi’s songs that I heard and I was immediately drawn into his musical (if that’s the right word) universe. I don’t know about music the way you do, I just know that Avi is special. He does all the harmonies himself and has said that this is a song about his longing for nature when he is not able to go there. I believe this was often the case when he was with Pentatonix because of their gruelling touring schedule. Avi is a “nature boy” and lives in a cabin in the forests near Nashville. Two new songs to add to your list: “Healing” and “Feel alright”.

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed. Feel alright has already been covered ❤️ and I’ll add Healing right away ☺️☺️

[@dorrit_rosen]

@@ThalesMusicCorner Sorry, I hadn’t checked the list properly but will look forward to your reaction to “Healing”.

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

No worries. With close to 90 videos now I can’t expect you to keep track of it all 😅☺️

[@patriciabecker5451]

I don’t typically meditate, but this song takes you there whether you intended it or not. It is just so calming.

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

It was so nice, and definitely a good way to get to that state ❤️

[@SilviF..]

This song definitely didn't attract enough attention among your subscribers. I really love this song and the lyrics are as deep as all his lyrics. Thank you for reacting to this video.🥰

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, it really is an amazing song ☺️

[@kathyfolkerts4433]

This song always makes me stop and observe a moment of silence to listen. Such peace and longing at the same time. Liked and subbed for Avi. Hope very much that you do more!

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

Thank you for the sub, welcome to the family ❤️ Definitely more to come indeed. So many great artists, so little time 🙈

[@Yivvin]

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