Interview with Avi Kaplan 20th March 2022

[@lisaa2486]

I loved him in pentatonix but he absolutely blows me away solo! So talented and just a lovely person. I cannot wait for what he has in store next he just keeps getting better!

[@kayecastleman6353]

Avi sounds like he's in such a positive space now. In the beginning I was having trouble relating to his solo work. There was so much sorrow and struggle in his lyrics, and that powerful voice of his took me to those heavy places. I'm feeling a lot more joy from him these days. Such a special, sincere talent!

[@catzkeet4860]

What really surprised me about Avi and his solo work is that so many people were just literally blown away….”he can sing??” Damn right he can sing…..he can sing beautifully, in both his upper and lower register, and he writes and arranges and plays. Which just showed how criminally underused he was in PTX. It wasn’t anyone’s fault but the nature of the roles in an acapella group meant there was little room for him to stretch. He NEEDED to leave PTX. He’d done what could both for PTX and himself in that milieu, and he had to stretch his wings, and do his own thing. And the result is someone who can sing “all is well in my soul” and mean it. And the lovely thing is that he now has a fan base that are happy for him.

[@camillep6873]

He was the bass which, by definition, precluded a lot of singing

[@cody6678]

This comment makes no sense to me. How deaf would you need to be to think Avi couldn't sing? That's an outrageous conclusion.

[@pamscarr8696]

Absolutely! We heard a bit of his fabulous voice in a few songs, but now, being able to hear him, in all of his vocal glory is marvelous.

[@5thgentexan95]

I love everything about Avi! Such a gentle, beautiful soul. Thank you so much for this interview. ❤️😍🔥

[@cheryloakley8334]

I loved him in Pentatonix, but I enjoy him even more as a solo artist. I wish I had the money to see him live.

[@carmenmercer7916]

Avi’s voice and his music is beautiful and very soulful. I need to listen to his music daily as it fills my soul.

[@secolerice]

When Avi left PTX I was sad but when I heard his solo work I was thrilled. I am an old folky so what he is doing is right down my alley. I just preordered the album! Thank you for this interview, it was great!

[@pamscarr8696]

I am so thankful his Dad raised him in all of the fabulous music he did, and that Avi was the soul to be raised in that genera. It is as if his Dad, knew Avi's soul and fed him what he needed, and Avi took to it like a duck to water.

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi is my first choice in music composition, instrumentalist and singing. I am so thankful his entire being is healing and able to present himself to the world.

[@gingerallain3382]

My granddaughter (19) introduced me (81) to your music. We are both big fans! I especially love "Full Moon."

[@lizzyanthus1]

I have absolutely loved you Avi, since Pentatonix, where I first heard you sing. I was so sad when you left, but listening to all your music since you left, well I still love your singing, and your music! I'm happy for you, that you are following your dream now. Best of luck in all your endeavors! New adventures are awesome, right!?! Can't wait for the new album! Thank you Arc Radio, for this interview with Avi. Very much enjoyed it!

[@lobaetoile8440]

I'm very impressed with Avi's solo music. I love it so much!

[@edithdavis2848]

Absolutely love Avi Kaplan.

[@kj59yoshi14]

Love Avi,beautiful man.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Yay!! Love Avi Kaplans music

[@marybrady7661]

Love Avi his music his story God bless you keep making beautiful music love you. 🎶🎧🎼👍💙💚❤️💋

[@cathyboyce6457]

Avi ~~ such a gentle talent!

[@janacariad]

He said people could expect a "grounding atmosphere" (or something along the lines) at the shows - they absolutely achieved that! I felt exactly like that after the show I went to - more grounded, relaxed, as if my perspective on everything had just been re-aligned in the most positive way. Can't wait for Avi to come back to Europe!

[@lanaw6517]

Avi's voice is so beautiful and his music truly touches my soul. I was a huge PTX fan, and I still enjoy their music old and new. But, now when I listen to PTX, I don't hear Avi's voice in the songs he was part of. Avi was the bass, the beat, the rhythm of the songs along with Kevin. And they were amazing at it. Until Avi went solo, I had never listened to the genre he sings. It took a little getting getting used to, but the more I listened to his songs the more I loved them. I have every song he has released, even a preorder on Floating On A Dream. I want so badly to see him in concert. I had tickets to his LA concert and I was so excited! But, COVID had just began and the concert was canceled as California began to shut down. I was so broken hearted! I hope I can see him this year in one of his shows in the US. Going solo was a good thing for Avi. And a great thing for his talent that can now be fully shown and allowed to grow. He is a beautiful person, and that beauty and soul is finally part of his music now that he's a solo artist.

[@lindabergstrom6650]

I am so glad this popped up on my recommendations! What a surprise! Thanks for this interview. I love listening to him talk about his music...how he creates it, how things all came about. He seems so at ease but excited. You can tell his music means so much to him.

[@evakumova966]

Thank you!!! As a regular singer of medieval and modern clasical psalms, I appreciate very much the new deep lyrics of this my idol Avi, not only the wonderfull and awesome depth od his voice, Also the profoundness of his lyrics...

[@shirleymoffat3338]

I was at that Manchester concert. What a joy!

[@stephanie3230]

Thanks for adding the video!!!

[@juliamadigan5934]

What a great interview. Excellent questions and answers. Video was a bonus! Thank you!

[@SilviF..]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@sherriejenkins6737]

Love your voice Avi, so glad you're doing your own thing. I just saw one of your videos and thought it looked like it was filmed in TN. I live by the Smokies, a great place to listen to yourself and stay grounded.

[@janrandles8683]

Love his music!! Hope to see him when he is back in the States.

[@florencegrant-mc7bb]

He’s beautiful inside and out, and OMGosh that voice!

[@pizzyb2595]

I have to laugh at myself! After hearing and watching "all is well" and loving the way Avi and Joy just sounded so good together, seemed to be on the same wavelength, I wrote a comment after listening for the umpteenth time and I said: if Joy is not accounted for! I was all for them getting together as a couple! She's beautiful, sensitive, has a lovely voice and they just blended so well in every way. Yeah, I had them married, living a very musical, happy life together!!!! THEN I watched a video of Joy singing somewhere on stage, a very pregnant Joy too so that put paid to my grand idea. I don't mind admitting I was VERY disappointed. But nevertheless what a beautiful couple. Thank you for making this wonderful video of a wonderful song together. Love to you both and stay safe.

[@barbaraemashowski3474]

Avi you are amazing!

[@angrywreckitralph4072]

I still wonder about 1 day Avi and PTX will have a Reunion and Collaborate !!!

[@robinfun2123]

He's gorgeous and has a deep sexy voice

[@BrandeeM]

Glad I missed him with PTX, his solo work is my religion. Such beauty, such talent. He has my soul. I believe a higher being sent him to Earth to save me. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@chrispavlich9656]

Your loss.

[@BrandeeM]

@@chrispavlich9656 how so? He is able to actually utilize all his talents now that he's solo. I've seen PTX live, and they were the same without him as they were with him. But him without them is extraordinary and Wonderful. He will soar much higher without them holding him back

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@BrandeeM “They” gave him his start. I’d hardly call that holding him back.

[@BrandeeM]

@@chrispavlich9656 we have our opinions. Either way, he’s where he is now and his work is beyond amazing, regardless of his past endeavors.

[@norisuechie]

Thank you...great interview. love Avi❤ The look on Avi's face in this video is so cute more than usual☺️

[@dejns6945]

Avi is so handsome with a bass that's smooth like butter. Just love him. No! He doesn't look like Jesus.

[@janakujawa1629]

Love you Avi!

[@barbaraemashowski3474]

Please come to the Hult Center in Eugene Oregon. It's a beautiful venue.

[@StallionGD]

Interesting.. His speaking voice is much higher and lighter than I expected it to be

[@ginoreitabagan5935]

yeah same but i think he adjusted his speaking voice so people could understand what he is saying. he said that in an interview long ago

[@pleasegoawaydude]

@@ginoreitabagan5935 Also, if you notice, his voice isn't actually high. He speaks much lower than most people, but his voice is much more forward and nasal which makes it clearer and easier to understand. It makes him sound like he's speaking in a normal range, but if you hit the notes with your own voice, you realize he's absolutely within a bass speaking range even at the highest pitch. I think it's super interesting!

[@luscao8444]

@@ginoreitabagan5935 Yep, I've seen him speaking in a more relaxed way, you can see that in some of his insta live he does sometimes, there he is speaking lower and you can see the resonance of his voice.

[@angelaschuurman7264]

Only 4 days to go! 🥰

[@nedjeljkadabo3933]

nicep

[@JLMtime]

whats up with the thumb nail looks like Jesus or something

[@eddietucker7005]

Shave and a haircut. TWO BITS!! (love ya mean it!)

[@jenniferharlow4603]

His body, his choice!

[@AugustDeb]

He's beautiful - inside and out. No need to touch a hair on his head.

[@madisonallen1897]

He looks lovely shush

[@victoriaalbastra6325]

No please! This is who he really is ❤️

[@eddietucker7005]

OMG!! Can’t you people take a joke?! Of course he’s perfect just the way he is and SEXY AS HELL in Daft Punk! He’s why I’ve seen that video more than any other. I said “love ya. Mean it.” I REALLY DO MEAN IT!! Now if he would just date me… ✨❤️✨

[@cesarr3743]

Y'all crazy, Avi ain't talented at all.. He is a cheater. He is gifted, not fair.. Love Avi, Salute from Mexico.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

What a bizarre way of complimenting someone...

[@Gonegirls12]

I can’t stand him now. It is low and dark. It is disappointing. Good he is happy. Bummer I can’t get into it. He is talented. Just not enough to keep me as a fan. He doesn’t need me, obviously. I think there is a reason he didn’t solo much formally, his voice didn’t fit in with the others. The chemistry vocally was best as a base. It is particularly obvious, since Matt ( new bass) in ptx sings regularly. More versatile then Avi vocally as far as his range. I smile now as he says he talks about doing covers, yup those are still in ptx, so is writing their own music. So is them all having solo interests and careers. Doesn’t sound like he misses ptx; so all the power to him. Wish him well. Not my cup of tea. I don’t enjoy his interviews. The coy shade he tosses on what gave him his start, his chance to “come home home” and even do solo with any success is tacky. All my opinion. I am fine if you don’t agree. Leave it on the page please. I’ve read the glowing reviews here too. I am great agreeing to disagree, and have no desire to be shit on by huge fans, as I didn’t single anyone out. Have a great morning

[@Gonegirls12]

@Avi Kaplan no. You are a very talented guy, just not the music I tend to enjoy. You do seem like you’re happy, and that is a beautiful thing. I have a wonderful friend and his wife who sing bluegrass and folk music. Her voice is strong and sultry different vibe. She actually pair well with you. Mike sings harmony; you are all power and projection ( the double note thing is awesome) so is her voice. Do your thing to be happy. I wish you all the best. May you become king of your music story.

[@Gonegirls12]

@Avi Kaplan no, I haven’t. I do see you have a show booked in Ma. You will draw quite a crowd

[@Gonegirls12]

@Avi Kaplan are you real? I am kind of curious. Not your account…

[@trishradloff2421]

Sadly since Pentatonix he has basically fallen into obscurity. He gave it all up for nothing. What a waste

[@shecaso]

Couldn’t disagree more!

[@5thgentexan95]

Lol gave up what? Being in the background and performing other people’s music? He was named one of the top and most well known basses of all time last year (based on his solo work). Not exactly obscurity.