musician reacts to HEALING by AVI KAPLAN

Sir Hairless reacts to Avi Kaplan's "Healing"
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0:20 Intro
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8:04 Final thoughts
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Kaplan, Avi. HEALING. KZbin. Nov 17, 2023, • Avi Kaplan - Healing (...
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[@SirHairless]

Check out this reaction next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYWolqVnZr6GfLM

[@charlottevan_8]

Avi's training as an operatic basso profundo does shine in many of his solo works. He's said that on a good day, he has a 5 octave range, on others just 4. Just 4... The video was purposefully kept minimalistic, so that viewers would be, as you said, "forced" to be listeners. And here, in his own words, is the meaning behind the song -- “The world has seen so much hurt. We are constantly bombarded by tragedy after tragedy all over the world. Current times are no different and hit especially deep for me and for many. All we can do as a human race is heal and move forward. This is a song about exactly that. The human condition. It was written, produced, arranged, and sung to be a cathartic experience for the listener. I hope people are able to have a good cry, heal and keep moving forward. I hope it is a balm for the soul in these tough times. After all is said and done my deepest hope for my music is that it can truly help people.”

[@SirHairless]

Thank you for copying in his words on the song's meaning 👌

[@JanSkaggs]

It’s not just Avi’s education and musical experience. He convinces us of the message in his song because he feels what he is singing. He is very sincere in what he is singing and I can feel that! He is a blessing!

[@stephanie3230]

If you want his lower register, try Change on the Rise, Get Down, Chains or the Summit.

[@5thgentexan95]

Great suggestions!

[@rachellephipps1361]

8:26

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@nevia6288]

Please you Need to hear avi Kaplan with all is Welle 7 layers

[@tommieev5589]

Avi usually only puts the deepest of his bass notes in the harmonies and background on his solo work. Some of his songs are in the bass range, but not his lowest notes. Avi does a really good job of making you pay attention to the lyrics in his songs. It's one of the things I love about him. I hope you react to more.

[@alertantelope]

You might enjoy Black is the Color of my True Loves Hair with Avi and Peter Hollens

[@shirleymoffat3338]

The advantage of having a wide vocal range is that you are free to place a song in whatever part of your voice is best suited to the song. He tends to sing his ballads in his higher register 'He Don't Love You Right', 'Quarter Past Four' (as Avriel and the Sequoias) and 'All is Well' for example. He uses his baritone range for the majority of his songs and saves the bass for the heavy hitters like 'Change on the Rise' and 'Chains'. Some of his lowest notes are saved to be used as part of the vocal layering he uses a lot - in 'Change on the Rise' he uses some bass cannon in the second half of the song. I appreciated the musical knowledge you brought to this reaction. If you enjoyed Daniel Ellsworth's piano on this, please listen to 'When I'm a Fool' Live at Sunset Sound', where he, Avi and a few very talented studio musicians create a sound that couldn't be more different to this. Please continue to react to Avi - he has such a lot of wonderful music to offer.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the comment and recommendations🙌 Always appreciated

[@beverlyburch4467]

Great analysis, Sir. I picked up on some of the piano parts as having a gospel feel. I love all of Avi's solo work. Thanks for featuring him and this lovely song.

[@hapymom13]

Change on the rise was his first release post-ptx and it was fantastic. I caught him live last year and it was fire

[@carlaemerson1195]

Yes thank you Sir, Avi is a gift for sure❤❤❤❤ Please listen to his solo career 🙏 ❤ Listen to When I'm a Fool the Sunset sessions there you'll find his bass ❤

[@kimsowles4044]

Love that one ❤

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for watching and for these recommendations!

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Avi's solo stuff is very different, but it is soooo good.

[@pamscarr8696]

From time to time Avi will get up in the morning and livestream something from his cabin deep in the forests of Tennessee. Here is one of those times he did just that and took one of his songs and lowered it. Avi Kaplan Otherside (Kaplan) lower version. He is not using is basso so much these days but in this song. he once again shows off his range. Avi is a classically/operatically trained singer who did not want to be an opera singer. He was actually hired by the Los Angeles Opera house one day before Scott Hoying contacted him to sing with the group in the A Capella singoffs. He chose PTX and of course they won the competition. Avi remained with the group for 6 years before leaving. He is the brainchild and co-founder of A Capella Academy. This Academy interviews youth from all over the world and brings in the best of the best. Because some of the youth are not able financially to attend, Avi gets online once a year and takes requests for donations to go toward paying for those who cannot pay. Grammy winner Ben Bram and Rob Deitz are the other founders. Ben has been one of the major arrangers for Pentatonix and has stated how much he enjoyed arranging to show off Avi's vocal abilities. Avi can boom or sing a gentle lullaby. He is also an overtone singer which add whistle notes to his register. On one Christmas song PTX did, he made his voice sound like organ chimes. Thank you for reacting to him. \

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for this info ☺

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

He’s a folk artist now with blues, bluegrass, soul influence. He uses his deeper register more in Change on the Rise.

[@5thgentexan95]

I love a musically educational reaction…great format, too! Avi has said he only used 10% of his voice in PTX. He is an amazing singer-songwriter and his entire 5 octave range is stunning. I second the suggestions for Change on the Rise, Chains, Get Down, and The Summit for Avi’s lower register, the latter showing off both ends of his range. Thanks for reacting to this beautiful song…Subbing for more!

[@SirHairless]

Appreciate it!

[@minnieduncan5327]

I love his change on the rise

[@valenciathequeen8994]

You are correct that the song and Avi’s voice are calming. Try Avi’ Change on the Rise song as an example of his low bass.❤

[@cocohol3513]

Avi sings in all different ranges. Perhaps start with his first solo release, Change on the Rise. All the background vocals, booms and growls are Avi. Other songs: When I'm a Fool live at sunset sound, Otherside, First Place I Go, All is Well 7layers session #126. Not only does Avi sing beautifully in all his glorious range, but he writes and composes all his music. This song was written and arranged for a cathartic experience. I enjoyed your breakdown of the music, cheers!

[@darsynia]

Seconding this, he has such a fantastic ability to wield his vocal range like a weapon for emotional power.

[@staciemoisa4884]

oooh, I like how you worded that, "a weapon for emotional power." Yep! That says it quite accurately. lol @@darsynia

[@SirHairless]

Cheers!

[@mariawilliams4941]

Funnily enough enough I listened to your reaction of PTX imagine. AVI has said he will only use the low notes of the song calls for it. In the comments people have left some great choices, no matter which song you listen to you will never be disappointed. If I could just add O Holy Night, well worth a listen, he’s just done two concerts with collage choirs he loves doing these as much as the young people love having him there. He really is a beautiful person I really enjoyed your reaction thank you 💜💜

[@SirHairless]

Thank you for watching, appreciate it 🙌 And for the recommendation

[@siobhanlawrence9167]

A perfect song by Avi accompanied by Daniel Ellsworth on piano, thank you for your reaction, Avi is a legend xx.

[@TrishaW13]

Thanks for the Avi reaction! ❤ Please react to When I'm a Fool at Sunset Sounds studio.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

His catalog is quite varied. I hope you react to some of the recommendations in the comments. This man's voice is amazing. Change on the Rise, All is Well live at 7 layers sessions, When Im A Fool live from Sunset Studios, House of the Rising Sun fan video by Macie Huber from a fundraiser he did, OH Holy Night fan video from a live performance in Huston, gosh there's so much to hear from him but these really give you a picture off what he can do.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! I try to make a note of every recommendation I get, and those that pop up several times are the ones I focus on

[@heatherhuard]

I really enjoy your reactions, having no musical knowledge myself ( outside of knowing I like or don't like something) it is really nice to learn what I am hearing. I agree with all of the pother suggestions particularly All is Well but would love to see you do all 3 versions and compare / contrast them. Avi likes to "cover" his own music and he released 3 versions of All is Well, 1 the studio version a duet with co0writer Joy Williams, 2 an acoustic version for the 7 Layers Sessions and finally 3 for the Live at Sunset Sound EP. Another gem that has not been mentioned for Avi's beautiful lower register is a duet with Peter Hollens Black is the Color of my True Loves Hair.

[@toniharris2143]

Love Avi, great voice, great songwriter, great person.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

I’m thrilled that you chose to react and analyze Avi’s newest song. As others have noted, there are several where he has gone into his deeper registers, especially the first song he released in 2019 after leaving PTX, Change on the Rise. Avi seems to write what’s in his heart, and giving us thoughtful lyrics. And he’s a perfectionist. He won’t release anything until he feels it’s what he wants. That and his willingness to play around with his own music gives us some very different treatments of the same song. Please keep reacting to Avi’s music and his beautiful voice. Enjoy!

[@vix387]

I haven't heard anything I haven't enjoyed from Avi. He is often deeper in some of his shorts if you're looking for some quick fixes. I still love to listen to his early stuff too. Sage and Stone, Song for the Seeker, Field and Pier ... They are pieces of art. There is also a sublime live version of Full Moon from the KZbin space you should hear. For a more upbeat Avi listen to his take on House of the Rising Sun or Hey Ya! Or his original - Sweet Adeline. If I don't stop there I'll list everything. It's all worth your time.

[@heatherhuard]

Song for the Seeker is my favorite Avi song!

[@kayecastleman6353]

Avi's music often feels like a meditation to me... this one, for sure. I love when the dynamics of the music reflect the message in the lyrics, and especially when a reactor recognizes it. In this one, the lack of resolution. Everyone has their own favourite Avi solo. Men in particular are often moved by "Change on the Rise" (you will probably enjoy his strong bass in there), but I'm smitten by his solo performance of "All Is Well," recorded in a little church in Utrecht. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the extraordinary timbre of Avi's voice is enhanced by the acoustics in the church. There are a few versions of this song, including a duet with Joy Williams, but the 7 Layers Sessions recording of Avi with only his guitar has something special. So happy to see you checking out Avi's solo work. Your analysis always offers food for thought.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! Yes I've received multiple recommendations for Change On The Rise and All Is Well, so I expect these will join my list of upcoming reactions!

[@staciemoisa4884]

Thanks again for your breakdown of the song. I love Avi's music so much, because you don't just listen, you feel it. His music touches my soul, and (for lack of better words), he helps me with healing that I need right now. The whole world needs it right now. If you are looking for his lower register, you might want to check out "When I'm a Fool -- Live at Sunset Sound." I would also love your break down of Avi's "All is Well -- 7 Layers Session," which is my all time favorite by him.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for these recommendations, and for watching 🙏

[@rayofsunshine72cz]

I love Avi's bass and admire his vocal resonance and timber no matter if it's low or high. This song is relatively simple yet powerful. And I like it this way 🙂. Thank you for your interesting and enlightening reaction. Hope for more Avi on your chanel.

[@uniquely_mo]

Loving your reaction to his newest song, they’re always very thought-provoking and deep. I’d love to see your take on his ‘Change on the Rise’ but I’d also love to see your reaction to ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.’ That’s a PTX one and is an absolute masterpiece. They are all great in it, but Avi is just mind-blowing. His operatic training shines out in so many ways, and it’s just beautiful to listen to

[@suzannedammodonnell9599]

Thank you for reacting to Avi’s newest song. You should check out the rest of his solo work. He also released songs under “Avriel and the Sequoias”. He is a true musician.

[@loritoigo8020]

Try Change on the Rise.

[@annicajakobsson]

I love that you said you were “forced” to listen to the lyrics, Avi is a master of writing lyrics that are very clear and easy to follow but that hits hard. He’s done a beautiful “trilogy” of his song All is Well, official one which is a duet, a live acoustic version for 7Layers and a live in studio version with a full band. Great way to see how he plays around with his music and covers himself!

[@cocohol3513]

I agree, I love how Avi changes up his songs. Also, his alternate versions of Aberdeen and it knows me are so different but equally good

[@heatherhuard]

It would be great to see him react compare and contrast the 3 versions of All is Well!

[@SirHairless]

🙏All noted, thanks

[@elizabethhostetter1946]

Avi's timbre, in all ranges, is very soothing and rich. Moreso than Geoff or Tim, who may go lower (and also do have lovely voices, but their timbres are different).

[@cathyboyce6457]

Another big Avi Kaplan fan here ~ Thanks for reacting to his beautiful "Healing" ~ more Avi reactions, please!

[@readerlistener5402]

Great breakdown of the song and a great reaction to one of my favorite artists.

[@SirHairless]

🙏

[@kayellwanger2378]

I am giving you a subscribe. I love Avi's music and so glad you are delving into his solo work. However, what I really love is your reaction. I seek and love when I can learn things musically. I am not professionally trained, although have played and read music through college and thoroughly enjoy all genre's today. Glad to find some music education in your reactions!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, and welcome to the channel!

[@kathyfolkerts4433]

I like the knowledge you bring to your reactions. 'Calming' is a perfect way to describe this song. If you want deep melody, review " Chains," the original, not the alternate version, or "The Summit."

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, Kathy 👍

[@miriamlester795]

Thanks for your reaction and breakdown of this Avi Kaplan’s song! I find it very calming. He likes to layer his vocals as background. He has definitely broadened out in his solo career! If you’re looking for the bass try The Summit , Get Down or Chains. He also did some alternate versions of It Knows Me and Aberdeen in a lower register. Hope you do more

[@shilohauraable]

Avi's voice just melts my soul! 💕

[@kimsowles4044]

Yea! I've been waiting for this one

[@SirHairless]

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for watching ☺

[@elenahume8295]

AVIII IS PURE TALENTTT ❤

[@RamenNoodle1985]

I agree with the others, check out Change on the Rise. When Avi first left PTX I was sad, because I love the combination of his and Mitch's voices. Then he started releasing his own music, and now I have twice as much to love.

[@zenkimsart3249]

I enjoy watching your Reaction videos. I have 2 suggestions for you to do a reaction to for Avi Kaplan: "Change is on the rise" and "All is well". For Pentatonix my two favorites are "Daft Punk", "Love Again". I love all of the Pentatonix with Avi. On a different note, I would LOVE to see your reaction to Disturbed's version of "Sound of Silence", it is unbelievable.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! And I've been shown Disturbed's version before - very cool

[@JoanN63]

Brilliant! Once again a great song with lyrics that touch you deep in your soul, sung by, for me, the best singer with such a unique, beautiful voice and that together with great piano playing is so wonderful. Avi is not just anyone. He is an instrument of life. One that can take me to high realms again, when I am deep. I used to listen to PTX for Avi. Since he left PTX, I very rarely listen to PTX anymore. I'm really happy that Avi is gone, because he has grown and is so unique. Avi introduced me to Home Free, where they sang Ring Of Fire together. I personally thought he was a much better fit for Home Free. So now it's Avi and Home Free that I always listen to.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

I'd heard about this song, but I hadn't found it yet. Sometimes a song NEEDS to be 'simple', although there isn't anything simple about this song. While I do understand the complexities in the arrangement of this song, to me, the TRUE complexity is the meaning of the song itself. Avi is absolutely correct, we have all been dealing with a lot of things lately, and we all need the chance to heal from what we are all going through. This is what Avi is offering us, a moment where the world can fall away and allow us a chance to begin the healing process for whatever hurt we are experiencing. Thank you for your reaction to this song. I, for one, needed it!

[@paulastephens2640]

Change on the Rise. Another of his songs I love is "Quarter Past Four" Avriel & the Sequoias

[@vmcgriff]

Avi is Jewish American. It’s my understanding that his brother and maybe other family members were living in Israel at the start of the current conflict over there. I feel that this song was a result of this and his message of Healing to everyone that is hurting in this crazy world we live in. He really is the sweetest man with a huge heart for others ❤ Love your reactions!

[@shirleymoffat3338]

His brother Joshua lives in Israel and there are other relatives there too. Avi's father's family are from Ukraine and again, he has relatives in that conflict zone.

[@sadiemeazell7388]

Avi Kaplan’s change on the rise or When I’m a fool highlight his deeper range

[@pepinosylvie8887]

Love your reaction 👍 I would love to hear you react to his first solo song Change on the rise and his masterpiece, When I'm a fool that he did live at Sunset Sound with tremendous musicians with the pianist you heard on Healing. Hope to see you react to those ones 🤞 Thanks 😘

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the recommendations! I plan on doing Change on the Rise towards the start of 2024, so expect it then if nothing in my plans change

[@pepinosylvie8887]

@@SirHairless 🤞🤞🤞🥰🥰🥰

[@tammyree6200]

If you get to Home Free, check out Ring of Fire featuring Avi!❤

[@SirHairless]

I've done one reaction so far! And it was Home Free from the Sing Off, which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6ardH-citt2nLM I'll be doing Ring of Fire with Avi fairly soon!

[@tammyree6200]

@@SirHairless I will certainly watch. Thanks for the link! 🩷

[@jeancaldwell5391]

I was just reminded of another example of Avi’s talent. Of course he has written almost all of the music he is currently releasing. The one I’m thinking of is called The Seed, which he wrote for the A Cappella Academy and you’ll find it on their channel. It is so beautiful and touching. You may already know this but I’ll put this in my comment nonetheless. In 2014 Avi, Ben Bram (Pentatonix’s arrange) and another music arranger, Rob Dietz, founded a 10-day music camp for young people 12 to 18 years old. The applicants must audition to be accepted and they come from all over the world. If the selected applicant can’t afford the camp, they will be awarded a scholarship. Avi, and often others, have a fundraiser for the camp and the scholarships. And what extremely talented they are!

[@deborahhardin4383]

What an interesting musical lesson, I enjoyed your take. Avi has an outstanding range, and the clarity of how he annunciates his words is refreshing. I also like the calming nature of everything about this song. Avi does all his own harmonies. I'd like to suggest other songs Avi's done since going solo; "All Is Well" and "Change On The Rise". Thank you for reacting. 👏🎶

[@SirHairless]

Thanks! And for the recommendations, they're both on my radar 🎶

[@deannacook3862]

Avi's voice is just magic.

[@childcrone]

There's something about Avi's voice and the way he uses it that I just love. Such a full, open yet nasal resonance to it. He sounds so much like a favorite folk singer/writer from my youth, Stan Rogers. Have a listen to his 'The Jeannie C.' and I bet you'll hear what I mean.

[@mariawilliams4941]

AVI has a new track out Feel alright, different from Healing

[@celtzen]

A little late to this - Please react to Change on the Rise by Avi - and yep you're right Avi is my "I've had a crap day need to chill" go to. Subscribing- really like your reactions

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! Change On The Rise is already on my list 👍 This may still change, but it's currently scheduled for the first half of Jan 2024

[@ilonahesseling4821]

"When I find myself in times of trouble...."

[@rebapuck5061]

I love Avi's "Abeline"

[@charlottevan_8]

You mean ""Aberdeen", I take it.

[@shirleymoffat3338]

​@@charlottevan_8 Or maybe Adeline?

[@charlottevan_8]

@@shirleymoffat3338 I'd thought about that, too, but since that song is "Sweet Adeline", I felt it was more likely she meant "Aberdeen". Maybe auto-correct is the culprit, lol.

[@rebapuck5061]

ABERDEEN

[@charlottevan_8]

@@rebapuck5061 Thought so. We all love that one. I actually like the ALT version even better.

[@maangelesserramagro9457]

In case you haven't heard, Avi is releasing a new single next Friday, Feb 2nd. He released a teaser last Friday and it think it's going to be wonderful. Completely different from "Healing", he shows more of his deeper register. As I loved your reaction to Healing it would be nice if you reacted to this one too.

[@stephaniewhitehead2881]

I think Other Side and Change on the Rise have been some of my favorite solos from Avi. Might want to check those out if you haven't already. Also, he did Black is the Color of my true love's hair. Now that one has some Basso Profundo that is amazing!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, one of them is hopefully coming soon so watch this space!

[@loriemberton1863]

Please review Change on the Rise. It is a powerful song

[@SirHairless]

It's on my list!

[@joosyjulie]

Please, please listen to Change on the rise. It's a wonderful uplifting song that makes me think of vikings and fighting the redcoats.

[@SirHairless]

It's in my upcoming plans!

[@nkft1]

From all avi's solo work I think you can really grasp his quality in "Avi Kaplan - Born In California (Acoustic)" I copied the exact title so you won't miss it haha its just him and the guitar, amazing stuff.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@charlottevan_8]

Avi recently did this Short, talking about the difference in the recording of "Healing". Very interesting. kzbin.infoxTd7_18EaeA

[@SirHairless]

The link isn't working for me :( I'll have a dig around for it

[@charlottevan_8]

@@SirHairless It should work. I just tried it and it took me right to that KZbin Short.

[@SirHairless]

Just tried again and working now, thanks@@charlottevan_8 (before it was saying "Oops, something went wrong!")

[@charlottevan_8]

@@SirHairless Good! Interesting, wasn't it?

[@SirHairless]

It was !@@charlottevan_8

[@Ticass83]

Listen to a bunch of his work please

[@SirHairless]

Slowly, but surely 👌🏽 You can see the ones I have done so far in my Avi playlist

[@Socialshug]

Interesting fact; Avi can sing 2 notes at one time. 😊

[@SirHairless]

Through overtone singing!