Reaction to Avi Kaplan - Aberdeen - Metal Guy Reacts

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Huge fan of Avi Kaplan. He is such a serious musician and his work is always about being human. I think before he's finished he will leave a musical legacy anyone would be proud of.

[@sarahgould5435]

Even with what he already has, I think that's the case. So unbelievably versatile as both a singer and a composer. Every time I see someone call his work "Americana" it sends me into a mental rant about how lazy a categorization that is. It is absolutely incredible how he never limits himself to a single style, just picks the sound he thinks best conveys the idea behind the song. This is the first reactor I've seen who picks up on that. 👍

[@realbser1956]

His music is such a unique blend of styles, Folk, Americana, Western. Avi set the bar for the current group of great A capella bass voices we have been privileged to hear over the past few years.

[@evasecchi88]

Quarter Past Four, Get Down, It Knows Me could be some of the next ones! Avi has a unique way of making and transmitting music! I loved this one! 🙌🏻

[@npilot4445]

avi is a stand alone sort of singer soul folk gospel americana..he calls to your heart and soul..

[@Keeper0fmyHEART]

Avi has a Johnny Cash feel to me in his music. That old folk country soul whisky smooth and deep as the Grand Canyon quality that is missing in most modern music. I love to close my eyes and just fall under the spell his music draws me into.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Whistling yes. Other reviewers who were used to the overtones as an amazing thing he did said "Oh so NOW he's whistling too!" He uses the whistling quite a bit in songs. The first several solo songs he did were under the name Avriel and the Sequoias. They are on his KZbin channel however and will not be on the E.P. The other release he did as Avi Kaplan was for the cover of Lean On Me just as everything was shutting down for Covid quarantine. Fields and Pier, Quarter Past Four, Sweet Adeline were done while he was still with Pentatonix. He took time off before beginning his solo career and has referred to those as his "old music". (Fields and Pier was started when he was going off to college I believe.) Avi has always been eclectic in musical performances; acappella, classical, opera, pop, country, folk, jazz, gospel, choral, rhythm-and-blues and even comedic songs. He began winning awards with his various groups in 2008 when the ICCA changed the name of the award from beatboxer to rythmn section so they could award it to a verbal bass - Avi. The Christus Factus Est that used to be used with the Pentatonix performance of the cover of Aha by Imogen Heap was done at Avi's suggestion. As was the idea to arrange Dance of the SugarPlum Fairies for acappella that got Pentatonix their 2nd grammy. Aberdeen is a "tiny" town near Bishop where his mother grew up. He rode the horse and he hadn't ridden since he was a kid. Scott was always "teasing" him that he didn't ride. So he rides a horse in one of his early videos. Should have practiced a bit before hand.

[@hello_lydie]

He's really giving folky vibes, and I'm so here for it. He could read the phone book and I'd be here for it! 💗

[@rachellephipps1361]

Would love to hear more Avi. Great reaction!

[@bsmith5970]

Geoff Castellucci's voice is often called 'buttery'. Avi's voice is like deep, dark, chocolate - smooth, complex, and mesmerizing. He's also personal and sort of spiritual in his music, as if music is his spirit journey. His classical training in composing and as an operatic bass shines through.

[@risperdude]

As a person who never did learn to whistle, Avi's whistling verses blow my mind.

[@susanbeckmolloy9536]

Avi's song Sage and Stone to me is one of his most beautiful. Written for his mom when she got sick, it is just amazing. I don't know if there is a video or live performance, but it's the title song for his Avriel & The Sequioa's EP. Not even sure if you already checked it out. Full Moon is another favorite and it's the last track on I'll Get By album. His new song First Place I Go is about his anxiety and depression that's all I'll say. It is just fantastic. Such a talent. How much was that magical water? LOL Great reaction I just love this man's music so I'm off to watch your other reactions . Thx for reacting to ALL of Avi's music😎

[@cathyboyce6457]

Sage and Stone was my go- to song during the last days of my mother's life ~~

[@sandrawetzel5036]

I just love his reaction. I just found him, he’s fun to listen to.. Avi never does disappoint.. 💚🌳🎼🎸🐢

[@catherinerobbins3887]

We need to come up with a catch phrase like "mitchslap" for AVI. I think he's so often overlooked. Even when still with pentatonix. I find myself going back and looking at some of their hits and I'm constantly blown away by Avi but it's all in retrospect. He's utterly brilliant. Classically trained. Plays a myriad of instruments. His lyrics hit you where you live. And his voice is velvet no matter what end he's at. Head voice chest his bass...he's just amazing. ❤️

[@realbser1956]

Avified?

[@catherinerobbins3887]

I was thinking AVIlanche? Lol his voice is like a avalanche coming down?!😁

[@r0kus]

Aviklap

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@catherinerobbins3887 YESSS

[@sarahgould5435]

It's called Avi-shook, starting with his PTX days, when his customized bass lines would physically send goosebumps vibrating up your spine. Now he does that mentally with his incredible composing versatility. Like he just grabs you up and shakes you.

[@secluded_artist1527]

I highly recommend Quarter Past Four. It came out during an incredibly dark time in my life, and that song is a strong reason I’m still here. I owe Avi so much for his music, I’ll never be able to repay.

[@charlottevan_8]

We'll be watching for you to react to Avi's new single "First Place I Go" once it premieres on Friday. I've heard the song performed live back in April on a livestream concert and it's fantastic.

[@charlottevan_8]

An update from Avi this morning (Wednesday) -- The premiere will be Friday at

[@SolennBreizh]

Elegant is a very acurate description about Avi indeed, his music as well as himself 😊

[@mdswish]

I've always loved this tune. To me it's an homage to a place that feels like "home". A place where you feel safe and you can lay your burdens down and recharge. Whether it's Aberdeen, Yellowstone, or AnyTown, everyone needs that special place where you can let it all go and come away with a full heart and fresh inspiration. There's something very beautiful in that, and Avi captured it wonderfully here. If you want to dip into some of his more emotional, heavy tunes, you should definitely check out It Knows Me, and Chains. Really powerful lyrics. Bring your tissues

[@CrystalDO77]

I'll join that cult lol 🤣 Avi is incredible ❤

[@amandapatch7496]

You and me both!! 🤣 And yes he absolutely is! He is so humble and genuine.

[@markhilliard4037]

Sign me up NOW already!!

[@BrandeeM]

I never thought anyone beyond Maynard could do this to me, but here we are

[@rlhcat7662]

Have you seen Black is the Color, a duet he did before he left PTX with Peter Hollens. It is wonderful, and really shows his whole range. If you haven't, please react to that one.

[@richtsje9961]

Avi is just one of a kind ! His music is soo versate and he's a King in changing his songs in an acoustic version , what gives them a totally different vibe 😍, and not to forget his special way of whistling in many of his songs !

[@Bonofox1]

😃👉Fun fact: Avi was a champion equestrian when he was younger. Avi's voice is so majestic! I LOVE his FOLK style.

[@dmckim3174]

Every song he has done is a gem, I am consistently impressed by how he can create such captivating music that always delivers. BTW an Avi binge is always a good idea. I agree with you that he would have excelled as a cult leader.

[@michelle32855]

Thank you for your excellent reactions to Avi! He's been hinting about dropping a new single later this week...do have a look if you have time...it'll definitely get you in the feels. You're right, folk type music is a big influence for him. He grew up listening to his parents' music, which was right in that era.

[@sophia4915]

If you loved this, but would be interested to see what a slower/deeper version would sound like... I would HIGHLY recommend the alt version, or any of the alternative version soundtrack (Lean On Me EP). This, Chains, and Lean On Me are always on repeat for me :)

[@jillfield3102]

I love Avi 👍💖🇬🇧

[@latemmetal4]

As a few others have said in the comments, It would be awesome to see you do the Alt version of this song. I think you may like it even more!

[@aliceaycock3396]

You really need to check out the 2022 bass battle video it has clips of avid Kaplan, Tim Foust, and Geoff castellucci

[@tasia2174]

You should listen to the alternate version of Aberdeen. It's really good too!

[@Finderup16]

This is one of my favourites. But I would recommend "Other Side" as well. It is just beautiful.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Other side is so good! I reacted to that one a couple weeks ago. Check out my Avi reactions below 😊🤘🏼🤘🏼 kzbin.info/aero/PLTik4chx5MjEFIzaBZtqceT4bZ1Xg5lMK

[@Finderup16]

@@MetalGuyReacts Weeeee... I will. Thank you. Instead, may I recommend Full Moon. It's wonderful.

[@pamscarr8696]

He just dropped a new video last week. First Place I Go. He had introduced the song in April on his live stream concert. My personal believe is that with First Place, I like the livestream better than his studio recording. Aberdeen is a little town his family drove through going from their home in Visalia, California to his Grandparents farm. He said he always loved the sound of the word and decided to write a song about it. He had ridden horses a few times when at his grandparents, but had thought he was about 12 the last time he had been on one until he rode this for in the video. Livestream concert from April kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2TNe4Z_mK9jb9E I think he has never sounded better live than in this livestream video. You might want to react to First Place I Go official video first...filmed in an old barn with the sun sending beams of light through the spaces between the wood, then listen to the Livestream version, which I consider a master piece. Classically/Operatically trained, the L.A. Opera House had just hired him to be their next Basso Profundo when Scott from PTX contacted Ben Bram trying to find a bass for the group. Ben knew Avi and he gave Scott Avi's number. The rest is history, Now he has time to spend time writing and focusing on A Capella Academy. A group he founded to bring great young people in from all over the world to learn technique's of A Capella singing and performing. So many singers are so wrapped up in their own self they do not have time to give back to the young people, but this is part of Avi's life. There are three men who founded this group but Avi was the brainchild of it. Great contribution, and all three men are considered the "Dads" to the young people. Avi even does live streams every year to raise money for the youth who are accepted but not financially able to come.

[@nikkibanning176]

First Place I Go is his latest. He is definitely hypnotizing and draws you in. Adore his voice. Hope you'll continue to react to him.🤩

[@Rosiepooh75]

Absolutely love Avi's music! Going to see him live in March! Can't wait to see more Avi reactions

[@erikam8621]

You are so lucky! I got to see him right before COVID shutdowns, and he was outstanding! I'm jealous - you're going to love everything about it!

[@charlottevan_8]

Where is he performing live this soon? I haven't heard about anything other than his European tour starting in March 2022.

[@Rosiepooh75]

Typo - not a week- March, in London

[@charlottevan_8]

@@Rosiepooh75 I went to 3 of his shows in 2019, and even flew to Texas from San Francisco to be at the final 2 shows of that tour. It was so very worth it! I have videos from San Francisco and Dallas, and audio from the Houston show in a playlist on my YT channel. I've posted a link to the Dallas performance of "Aberdeen" above in a comment.

[@catherineb4881]

If you want to be hypnotized react to Full Moon. Love Avi!

[@MinimumGnome]

Highly recommend "It Knows Me" or "Chains" next

[@charlottevan_8]

In the intro in this live video shot at his August 24, 2019 show in Dallas, Avi explains how "Aberdeen" came to be, and what it means to him. ( I apologize for how the drums affect the vocals when they come in. My iPhone of course wanted to hone in on the loudest sound, but you can still hear the song.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHLCc5mGe62BnbM

[@tinasausk1895]

Check out "i'm only getting startet" from the new album. It's so powerful...

[@livus3787]

Imagine a Tarantino movie starting with this song, ending with The Dead South's song 'Spagetti' 👀👀👀

[@pisces0384]

Fun fact - he whistles through his teeth 😀

[@jerigreen5625]

Avi Kaplan has the most beautiful voice, soothing like a warm brandy and honey drink! His music inspires intense emotion and connection.

[@shilohauraable]

This reminds me of the southwestern mountain music we loved when I lived in the New Mexico mountains! Not really country & not really folk music. Just a very real life music. 🤗

[@justlinsu]

You were spot on with country/folk. He is mesmerizing and his voice enters your body lol. the Cinematography is again beautiful. I love the words to this song. Another song he wrote at the same time was 'Born in California' here he is just lying back on his bed in his cabin in the woods where he filmed 'Change On The Rise' and doing amazing vocals kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJnSn5KtqtCNfLc

[@cathyboyce6457]

The unique eclectic beautiful music that Avi puts out is a gift to each of us!

[@brendagrothier967]

Oh you are going to love this.....at least I hope you do as much as I did. Is it wrong that I'm glad he left PTX to go solo?

[@adam.4487]

His voice is exquisite. He is like the polar opposite of Mitch. They both have what I call "it". Avi the lower end of the spectrum and still smooth and tantalizing, Mitch the higher end. Together they blend in my head, I listen to one and with out the other singing along I can almost imagine it. Strange I know. Avi, so far, of bass singers has a much better tone and is more pleasing to my ears. I love him. As far as Mitch goes, what can I say? There are no words to describe Mitch without sounding like a crazy person. :)

[@joannameyers8184]

Avi just released a new song/ video today. Check it out

[@charlottevan_8]

Have you figured out yet that I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Avi-cionado? I've got another recommendation for you, this one the title track from the EP he recorded and released before leaving PTX in 2017 - "Sage & Stone". It's a very unusual piece, deeply intimate and emotional, and was written as a love song for his mother (who was in recovery from cancer). It was his first foray into adding orchestral strings, which gives the song texture and depth. And his harmonies (all him) are extraordinary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amqkgn14rsZ7m5I

[@pizzyb2595]

Please will you do a react on Full Moon ~~~~it is something else; talk about goosebumps { and some tears!} A very special man indeed. He adores his family and I have seen him react with his mother {oh my!} he is not shy to show his emotions and he was so gentle with her. A good kind, gentle and sensitive man. WOW. It's in his music for all to see and hear.....wonderful. God should make more men like him!!! PLEASE don't talk about cults; there are so many dim wits out there who will take you literally! Avi is just Avi. An amazing singer, song writer and an incredible person. God bless you and may God bless Avi. (thank you for your reaction. enjoyed it.)

[@BrandeeM]

I would be the head leader and recruiter if he started a cult. All day. Whatever he says is the way 😛🤘🏻🤘🏻 Avi is god . I’d love for him to do a collaboration with a metal group.

[@charlottevan_8]

Here's something for you to watch that will explain "where he's coming from". This trailer for the EP was produced last year by his label, Fantasy Records. Spoiler Alert - you'll hear a song you haven't reacted to yet - "It Knows Me". If you don't want to be spoiled, react to that song first, lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJTLiGiAbdaKbZY

[@BrandeeM]

I am metal but have lots of suggestions for non metal that is great if you’re interested. Avi is magick

[@BrandeeM]

Keep going, he just gets better ❤️‍🔥

[@RainbowMaille]

I would follow him 🥰

[@janette7330]

Hahaha you are so spot on about that he is hypnotizing! I would by air in a bottle from him! ❤

[@CS02]

Good reaction, Avi is a very talented musician. It carries seriousness, a lot of work and elegance. Awesome.!!!! 😍 And, as a good metal lover, you should listen/react to The Warning. Three Mexican sisters. Daniela - 21 years old (guitar and lead vocals), Paulina - 19 years old (drums, lead and backing vocals) and Alejandra - 16 (bass and backing vocals). They move between classic rock and modern rock. · In 2014 they covered Metallica's Enter Sandman, which went viral and launched their career as musicians. Today, they have 2 EPs and 2LPs of their own. That same year, they were invited by Metallica to participate in the Blacklist Album for their 30th anniversary. Together with Alessia Cara, they closed the circle with a new version in their style and totally renewed of Enter Sandman. I leave you the link to any of their videos in case you are interested. Best regards! Evolve - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC1c2Oqh65paJY Martirio (Spanish) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYOkZKGDr6tmZ68 Enter Sandman (first cover 2014 / new version 2021) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5PShox4brF5gLs / kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6WugpqbqKiWisU Disciple - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqqlIZupdmjebs LAST EP (October 8, 2021) - kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_kfG2vXmzjNcH6jMPkdSWeMKGs-xsSJqvo You won't regret it. :)

[@mariawilliams4941]

Hi, AVI has a new track out called Healing it’s beautiful

[@carolinacuchacovich]

I'm totally in if Avi start a cult 😅😅😅... Great reaction ❤

[@Felipe_Evans]

excuse my ignorance, but was he the one who sang in Pentatonix???

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Hi Felipe! Yes he was in pentatonix. I found his solo stuff through Pentatonix. He’s such a great songwriter and singer 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mariawilliams4941]

HI AVI, has released a new song and video today it’s called MOVE OUR SOULS, it will not disappoint 💜💜