No one cleanses the soul better than Avi -- such a joy to listen and analyze this man's music. What else from Avi would you all like me to make a video for?
Yes!! And my friend pointed out that the clear tone on the high riff Peter was talking about was a conscious choice. It's the difference between a ballad and a blues delivery. She could explain it better than I can but I wanted to mention it.
Couldn't agree more! Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it ALL the time! It's like having nothing but dessert...it gets old fast.
Avi said this was his scratch demo. They did all kinds of takes but decided this was the best. I assume he then layered his voice and added stuff but the piano and his vocals were the base for it all. Explains the sounds in the recording i think. Also blows my mind how beautifully controlled his voice is.
One of my favorites of all of Avi's work is He Dont Love You Right. Its so overlooked but Holy Moly his voice and control and the beauty of the lyrics ....well.....I just love it.
Avi has the most beautiful warm awesome full sounding voice! He sings with such ease and comfort, that's why we love him and his music! Peter, thank you for sharing this with us.
Avi is fantastic ~So appreciate you reacting to and supporting him, plus how you respect his uniquely beautiful style! The very talented Daniel Ellsworth is on the piano, they are pure compatibility together ~ Do you realize how warm your eyes are while you listen to Avi? Love it! As Charlotte stated, this was actually his "scratch" recording filled with his raw emotions ~ Gotta love Avi!
Stunning, and much needed for a lot of people, I can imagine. Thanks for pointing out those little details that make these songs so much more meaningful and interesting to listen to.
Whenever my soul needs healing, or a hug, or a lift up, I turn to Avi’s music because he’s so grounded and true. His voice is so smoky and full of movement and grace; strong when it’s required, gentle at moments of tenderness. I’ve yet to see him in person but when I do, I’ll be in Earthly Heaven!😊❤
Thanks Peter. A nice breakdown. I prefer Avi singing a bit lower in his range too but I seem to remember him talking about the vocal coaching that he continues to get and always working on keeping his higher notes. I also believe Avi doesn't use background singers on his recordings. It is always only him. I believe we will hear more from him this year. He sent out a message that last year was for family for him.
In case you haven't yet seen it, Avi did a Short about how different the recording process was for "Healing", and how they ended up using his scratch vocal. ruclips.net/user/shortsxTd7_18EaeA And the man on piano is Daniel Ellsworth, who was the keyboardist on Avi's first solo tour in 2019, and he also played piano in the 4-song Sunset Sound session that Avi and Shooter Jennings put together (if you've watched it, Daniel blows us away in "When I'm a Fool").
Avi did actually train in college as an operatic basso profundo, in addition to his classical vocal training. Add to that the fact that he still takes voice lessons (especially during the Covid lockdown, when he did it via Skype & Zoom) to continue to hone his chops and strengthen and protect his voice for touring. Interesting aside, during his 2022 European tour, he got sick but refused to cancel any shows, instead taking the songs down in key, and he still gave awesome shows.
Yaaaassss! I’ve been waiting for your reaction/s to Avi! Excellent info (hadn’t noticed the acoustic piano at the beginning but I’m not surprised that Avi would choose this.) My favorite line: “when the choir sings” and it’s all Avi! 🥰🔥 Can’t wait for more reactions to Avi’s music from you, Peter!
I was really looking forward to your reaction to Avi's music. And you do NOT disappoint! I would love to see you react compare / contrast the 3 versions of All is Well The studio version, 7 Layers Sessions and Live from Sunset Sound. Also for a contrast to this song When I'm a Fool Live From Sunset Sound everyone in the room knew they were part of something special.
Thank you so much for this reaction, I’ve been waiting for this since the song was released, a great reaction as usual, please, Please please can we have an interview with AVI, it will be amazing 💜🫶🏼💜
Ive been waiting for this one, Peter Barber! You did not disappoint!!! I loved your analysis! Spot on! ❤ Some of the other comments already said what I was going to say. You're right that Avi did the background vocals. I hope you watch the video where Avi explains the process if recording "Healing" I think youd enjoy that. Excellent reaction and brekadown!
Love the new definitions at the bottom of the video. It is helpful for those who are new to the channel, and not familiar with these terms, BRILLIANT! WHO DOESN'T LOVE AVI! This a beautiful song. Need to send this to my peeps! Along with your break down. Thank you for sharing your gift!
You always have great music technical info. I agree with you, this is the kind of music Avi is meant to make. ❤ Avi sings with such soul & emotion, you can "feel" the authenticity., - for me it's his Lyrics. Thank you for reacting to this gorgeous song, I appreciated your take. 👏
Great reaction! It is “enough”. I love all of Avi’s music. I do prefer his low notes, but I do appreciate that he doesn’t want to be known only for his bass notes. His voice is phenomenal, no matter which register he sings. Please checkout his “Live at Sunset Sound” EP.🎉
I already loved this song (and Avi), but you pointed out things that made me understand why I love his music! Thank you. I love Avi in all his ranges, but I agree that his voice is just exrra gorgeous in the lower register. Avi has said that this song is meant to be a cathartic experience, a mantra, to help in Healing. I have watched most of your Vocal Arts series and am hoping Avi makes an appearance on one of them 🤞? Thanks again for a lovely analysis of Avi's music. Cheers!
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.
Had enough. When the backing vocals come in after the 3rd verse, you know who it is. Ooo, that was nice at the end! Thank you for the reaction. I ALWAYS learn something!
I was so enthralled listening to his vocals I didn't even notice the organ coming in on the last chorus until you went back for like the third time. Incredible song
Love your reactions to Avi's solo music. He has a way of touching your heart and soothing your soul like I've never felt from anyone else. It's been a while since your last reaction of Avi's music, and I was thrilled to see and hear this wonderful review of his new song (yours is my favorite). I hope you'll be reacting to more of his songs in the near future. I would like to suggest "All is Well "- the 7Layers Session, "It Knows Me" , "Chains", " Try To Get It Right" , "He Don't Love You Right" , and for a real change of pace "I'm Only Getting Started". Really, you can't go wrong with any song by Avi . As another reactor put it, "Avi is one of one !" I agree.. You also have a wonderful voice, and I really enjoy listening to you ❤☺
Great reaction, I'm stupid when it comes to understanding music so this was fun. Avi is the best!! When you were talking about hearing the piano pedals it reminded me of Tom Odell. On one of his albums I swear you can hear the bench he's sitting on creak, very intimate sounding!!
Avi said this was the first take. Of course he went back a recorded several more times but he kept coming back to this one. He also said he was particularly raw that day and it showed in the song. I knew you would react to this and had been anxiously awaiting your reaction release. Avi seems to be finding his healing and always has a goal of bringing healing and light to others. Great Job, Peter. You are an excellent musician.
Just today (Monday) Avi has posted that there may or may not be something special coming on Friday! I hope its going to be another new track 🤞. Thank you for this reaction and comment - you are very informative! For the most beautiful demonstration of his upper register, please listen to the 'All is Well' 7Layers Session. The alt version of 'Aberdeen' is a wonderful example of how his lower register gives a song soul.
Just one more thought- i think he's using the cleaner tone in his high range on this song because it's more a ballad style (piano etc), and "Change on the Rise" is more bluesy, so he uses that rougher tone to be authentic to the style. I think they're intentionally different voice production techniques. Listen to "Change" and tell me what you think!
I really don’t know many of his songs. But those that I know have such beautiful melodies. ❤ And his voice is beautiful as well. 😊 Edit: Your voice is so beautiful as well, even when you don’t sing operatically. More ❤ Love the pop-up infographics
"Avi was such an exceptional base singer for Pentatonix... but this music is where his soul speaks." You said it, brother. The soulful power of his music blows me away every time I hear it. We are so lucky to have him.
This song made it onto my "Songs that have the audacity to make me feel things" playlist. Absolutely love this song and Avi as a musician/singer/performer. Love your reaction and analysis to this
No one has a tone like Avi. It so suits the music he's making now. He can do things I've not seen anyone else do. I've said it before and I'll say it again his is a singular talent.
So ironic! It was Avi who drew me into a cappella music, and now he's not doing a cappella anymore! My very first PTX encounter was "Carol of the Bells" and I was so enthralled with the rich beauty and depth of Avi's voice that I must have watched the video 10 times before I even noticed that it was a cappella. But you're right. . .this music represents the true Avi. (In case anyone's wondering, yes, I'm still a Pentaholic!)
This one is in response to the conflict over in Israel. He has family there so I am sure this hit home for him personally!! This song is just so soulful and yes!!… I am so thankful that he went solo!! I was extremely upset at first - because I could not imagine PTX without him! But this is where he was meant to be!!! ♥️🙌🏻 And on the same note Matt is perfect for PTX. 🎉
Commented while watching and had to come back and comment how much I MISS hearing Avi’s low base range. His voice is so resonant in that lower part or his register. 🙌🏻 Just gorgeous!!!! ♥️
Yes, he did get training in his undergrad work at Mt. SAC under Bruce Rogers. As his high school teacher, I convinced him to go there, because I knew he would get the experience he needed. And of course, he helped the extracurricular group there, Fermata Nowhere, to win the national ICCA championship. An a cappella group is nothing without a great bass. And yes, I gave him as much training and opportunities as possible in the four years I had him. He has developed his voice so wonderfully! It's funny to hear you, Peter, talk about his range. I remember him in the middle of choir rehearsal stopping me and saying, in his rich low voice, in reference to a Bb3: "Mr. H. That's too high for me to sing." We all got a very good chuckle out of that. Just want to say that Avi is one of the best human beings on this planet, regardless of his super talents.
I fell in love with Avi when he performed a duet with Peter Hollens. Followed him at Pentatonics and grieved when he left. It was a wonderful decision - his solo career is brilliant. Love his compositions.
Fun fact, when he did his first take as a draft, he was feeling emotional for something that happened before the recording. After doing multiple takes, the first one still felt more emotionally charged and thats the one he ended up keeping as the final.
As much as I miss him in Pentatonix (don't get me wrong -- Matt is good, but...he's no Avi. :), I think his solo stuff is coming straight from his soul.
You made a great point about gratuitous bass notes. If it’s organic to the song, it’s awesome. If it’s tossed in just because you can, I’m not so much a fan. When you guys (Bass Gang) started I think there was some extra bass, BUT given the group’s name and at the time you were establishing yourselves as deep bass singers, it didn’t bother me. Now I think for the most part you guys arrange songs so that the low notes are there for more of a musical reason, and I appreciate that. Even with Voiceplay-and you know I adore them-there are times when I think Geoff throws in subs where they aren’t needed. The group has kind of risen to greater fame because people do love them, but I like it better when they belong there, musically.
I really really really hope we will get an Interview with Avi and you soon. It will be so interesting to hear you 2 talk about music and not just the basic stuff we always hear in Interviews. There will be a few new songs coming out soon. The next song seems to be more Rock, at least from the first few seconds he shared so far. He's always in for a few surprises I guess. I don't know if you saw all of his short videos he released the last few years but if not it would be an honor if you could react to them. I put up a few Compilations of these shorts so it's easier to put up an reaction video because on their own they're only about 30 seconds long. 😅 Feel free to use my videos if you are interested 👍
Thank you for your analysis and commentary! I wonder, since he's a guitar player, if he wrote it for guitar - the diminished chord is a common "passing chord" to achieve a chromatic sounding transition. i do believe i could use this song for meditation - good stuff!
No one cleanses the soul better than Avi -- such a joy to listen and analyze this man's music. What else from Avi would you all like me to make a video for?
yes?
Every song he has ever made. There is no one like Avi. He is simply the best !!!! 🌟🏴
avi had me crying in this reaction.. i dont know but it was joyful cry 🤣😨😰😥😢😭
I love all his music but I think Change on the Rise and Quarter Past Four would be cool reactions to see
Yes please! Literary anything from Avi!!
One of the things I like about Avi is that he doesn’t do gratuitous vocal gymnastics.
Yes!! And my friend pointed out that the clear tone on the high riff Peter was talking about was a conscious choice. It's the difference between a ballad and a blues delivery. She could explain it better than I can but I wanted to mention it.
He serves the music so well
Avi and the piano are using the same dynamics for the phrases, almost a call and response. beautiful.
Couldn't agree more! Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it ALL the time! It's like having nothing but dessert...it gets old fast.
Avi proves simple soulfulness is enough. No pyrotechnics needed.❤
Agreed!
Peter, you have taught me how to listen, I mean really listen, to the music! I’m a big fan of Avi!
Avi said this was his scratch demo. They did all kinds of takes but decided this was the best. I assume he then layered his voice and added stuff but the piano and his vocals were the base for it all.
Explains the sounds in the recording i think. Also blows my mind how beautifully controlled his voice is.
One of my favorites of all of Avi's work is He Dont Love You Right. Its so overlooked but Holy Moly his voice and control and the beauty of the lyrics ....well.....I just love it.
Avi has the most beautiful warm awesome full sounding voice! He sings with such ease and comfort, that's why we love him and his music! Peter, thank you for sharing this with us.
Avi is fantastic ~So appreciate you reacting to and supporting him, plus how you respect his uniquely beautiful style! The very talented Daniel Ellsworth is on the piano, they are pure compatibility together ~ Do you realize how warm your eyes are while you listen to Avi? Love it! As Charlotte stated, this was actually his "scratch" recording filled with his raw emotions ~ Gotta love Avi!
My eyes are filled with respect and admiration at all times while watching him
I love Avi's solo music. He's my go to on the bad days. Thank you for the analysis as always gives new meaning to a marvelous piece of music.
Wow I've been waiting for your reaction to this since Avi released it 😂❤
Stunning, and much needed for a lot of people, I can imagine.
Thanks for pointing out those little details that make these songs so much more meaningful and interesting to listen to.
Whenever my soul needs healing, or a hug, or a lift up, I turn to Avi’s music because he’s so grounded and true. His voice is so smoky and full of movement and grace; strong when it’s required, gentle at moments of tenderness. I’ve yet to see him in person but when I do, I’ll be in Earthly Heaven!😊❤
This was just so... nice. Thank you!
Love Avi and been enjoying his music, you can tell you really enjoy listening to Avi.
This song is unique in many ways. I just love it. And Avi's voice is just...one of a kind! Thank you for your interesting analysis, Peter.
This song is so beautiful ❤❤
Love to hear you discuss Avi's work!!!!!
Wonderful R&A, as always. Love it when you react to another bass singer since you can relate personally as well as from an educational viewpoint.
Thanks Peter. A nice breakdown.
I prefer Avi singing a bit lower in his range too but I seem to remember him talking about the vocal coaching that he continues to get and always working on keeping his higher notes.
I also believe Avi doesn't use background singers on his recordings. It is always only him.
I believe we will hear more from him this year. He sent out a message that last year was for family for him.
I just love his voice throughout his range 😊
I love that when he does the vocal pyrotechnics it's always for the sake of the emotion, not just to show off.
Avi sings to my heart
Love your reaction. Avi is THE best. ❤️❤️❤️🏴
His singing and choices are sublime. Love Avi so much.❤
In case you haven't yet seen it, Avi did a Short about how different the recording process was for "Healing", and how they ended up using his scratch vocal. ruclips.net/user/shortsxTd7_18EaeA And the man on piano is Daniel Ellsworth, who was the keyboardist on Avi's first solo tour in 2019, and he also played piano in the 4-song Sunset Sound session that Avi and Shooter Jennings put together (if you've watched it, Daniel blows us away in "When I'm a Fool").
Speaking of Daniel Ellsworth, here's a Short Avi posted of Daniel doing his piano part. ruclips.net/user/shorts0mDcXeza9Jg
Thank you! I was thinking of that Short Avi did explaining the process. I hope Peter gets a chance to watch those.
Avi did actually train in college as an operatic basso profundo, in addition to his classical vocal training. Add to that the fact that he still takes voice lessons (especially during the Covid lockdown, when he did it via Skype & Zoom) to continue to hone his chops and strengthen and protect his voice for touring. Interesting aside, during his 2022 European tour, he got sick but refused to cancel any shows, instead taking the songs down in key, and he still gave awesome shows.
Yaaaassss! I’ve been waiting for your reaction/s to Avi! Excellent info (hadn’t noticed the acoustic piano at the beginning but I’m not surprised that Avi would choose this.) My favorite line: “when the choir sings” and it’s all Avi! 🥰🔥 Can’t wait for more reactions to Avi’s music from you, Peter!
I was really looking forward to your reaction to Avi's music. And you do NOT disappoint! I would love to see you react compare / contrast the 3 versions of All is Well The studio version, 7 Layers Sessions and Live from Sunset Sound. Also for a contrast to this song When I'm a Fool Live From Sunset Sound everyone in the room knew they were part of something special.
Thank you so much for this reaction, I’ve been waiting for this since the song was released, a great reaction as usual, please, Please please can we have an interview with AVI, it will be amazing 💜🫶🏼💜
Avi, so beautiful and soulful. ❤ Thank you Peter, I love when your R&A introduce me to a new song/artist.
Ive been waiting for this one, Peter Barber! You did not disappoint!!! I loved your analysis! Spot on! ❤ Some of the other comments already said what I was going to say. You're right that Avi did the background vocals. I hope you watch the video where Avi explains the process if recording "Healing" I think youd enjoy that. Excellent reaction and brekadown!
Love the new definitions at the bottom of the video. It is helpful for those who are new to the channel, and not familiar with these terms, BRILLIANT! WHO DOESN'T LOVE AVI! This a beautiful song. Need to send this to my peeps! Along with your break down. Thank you for sharing your gift!
You always have great music technical info. I agree with you, this is the kind of music Avi is meant to make. ❤ Avi sings with such soul & emotion, you can "feel" the authenticity., - for me it's his Lyrics. Thank you for reacting to this gorgeous song, I appreciated your take. 👏
Thank you for your reaction and explanation. Love Avi and this song is remarkable!
Great reaction! It is “enough”. I love all of Avi’s music. I do prefer his low notes, but I do appreciate that he doesn’t want to be known only for his bass notes. His voice is phenomenal, no matter which register he sings. Please checkout his “Live at Sunset Sound” EP.🎉
I already loved this song (and Avi), but you pointed out things that made me understand why I love his music! Thank you. I love Avi in all his ranges, but I agree that his voice is just exrra gorgeous in the lower register. Avi has said that this song is meant to be a cathartic experience, a mantra, to help in Healing.
I have watched most of your Vocal Arts series and am hoping Avi makes an appearance on one of them 🤞? Thanks again for a lovely analysis of Avi's music. Cheers!
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.
Had enough. When the backing vocals come in after the 3rd verse, you know who it is. Ooo, that was nice at the end! Thank you for the reaction. I ALWAYS learn something!
Thank you, this was great. I love all Avi’s music, it’s like getting a little piece of his soul with every song. His lyrics are phenomenal.
I was so enthralled listening to his vocals I didn't even notice the organ coming in on the last chorus until you went back for like the third time. Incredible song
Love your reactions to Avi's solo music. He has a way of touching your heart and soothing your soul like I've never felt from anyone else. It's been a while since your last reaction of Avi's music, and I was thrilled to see and hear this wonderful review of his new song (yours is my favorite). I hope you'll be reacting to more of his songs in the near future. I would like to suggest "All is Well "- the 7Layers Session, "It Knows Me" , "Chains", " Try To Get It Right" , "He Don't Love You Right" , and for a real change of pace "I'm Only Getting Started". Really, you can't go wrong with any song by Avi . As another reactor put it, "Avi is one of one !" I agree.. You also have a wonderful voice, and I really enjoy listening to you ❤☺
I love other people appreciating Avi's music as much as I do :)
Great reaction, I'm stupid when it comes to understanding music so this was fun. Avi is the best!! When you were talking about hearing the piano pedals it reminded me of Tom Odell. On one of his albums I swear you can hear the bench he's sitting on creak, very intimate sounding!!
Thanks for the great reaction Peter. I love this song & I love Avi! He sings from the soul & I love his deep, soulful voice with a hint of vibrato!
Great reaction!
Avi said this was the first take.
Of course he went back a recorded several more times but he kept coming back to this one.
He also said he was particularly raw that day and it showed in the song.
I knew you would react to this and had been anxiously awaiting your reaction release.
Avi seems to be finding his healing and always has a goal of bringing healing and light to others.
Great Job, Peter.
You are an excellent musician.
Peter will you have him on the podcast someday? Also I love you give us the definition of the terms you're using in your analysis thank you for that!
Avi‘s voice is made for the soul
Love avi music
Just today (Monday) Avi has posted that there may or may not be something special coming on Friday! I hope its going to be another new track 🤞.
Thank you for this reaction and comment - you are very informative! For the most beautiful demonstration of his upper register, please listen to the 'All is Well' 7Layers Session. The alt version of 'Aberdeen' is a wonderful example of how his lower register gives a song soul.
Just one more thought- i think he's using the cleaner tone in his high range on this song because it's more a ballad style (piano etc), and "Change on the Rise" is more bluesy, so he uses that rougher tone to be authentic to the style. I think they're intentionally different voice production techniques. Listen to "Change" and tell me what you think!
Thank you for this analysis. Avi almost appeared to look upward and sing “healing” like a melancholy wolf howling at the moon. Simple and beautiful. ❤
Avi’s voice is like smooth velvet!
I really don’t know many of his songs. But those that I know have such beautiful melodies. ❤ And his voice is beautiful as well. 😊
Edit: Your voice is so beautiful as well, even when you don’t sing operatically. More ❤
Love the pop-up infographics
Thanks for your heartfelt reaction to this. I really enjoyed going through it with you.
Avi's voice just melts my soul. I picture his voice like that of King David when his singing calmed the demons torturing King Saul's mind! 💖
Thank you ❤
"Avi was such an exceptional base singer for Pentatonix... but this music is where his soul speaks."
You said it, brother. The soulful power of his music blows me away every time I hear it. We are so lucky to have him.
Amazing
Amazing power!
Avi's voice is always so soothing for me. I love this song so much!
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The live version of Hallelujah shows his talent - the other PTX members varied vs the video in some ways, he was, more or less, note for note perfect
This song made it onto my "Songs that have the audacity to make me feel things" playlist. Absolutely love this song and Avi as a musician/singer/performer. Love your reaction and analysis to this
Avi is so easy to listen to. I really enjoyed you singing as well PB. A collab would be truly amazing.
I really appreciate the pop up definitions. Love me some Avi! Keep em coming ❤
Beautiful song... what else I can say?
No one has a tone like Avi. It so suits the music he's making now. He can do things I've not seen anyone else do. I've said it before and I'll say it again his is a singular talent.
You need hear avi with all is well 7 layers
Wonderful reaction! Thank you! Avi is my absolute favorite artist. His solo music is so incredible
So ironic! It was Avi who drew me into a cappella music, and now he's not doing a cappella anymore! My very first PTX encounter was "Carol of the Bells" and I was so enthralled with the rich beauty and depth of Avi's voice that I must have watched the video 10 times before I even noticed that it was a cappella. But you're right. . .this music represents the true Avi. (In case anyone's wondering, yes, I'm still a Pentaholic!)
Thanks for your reactions. What's not to love about Avi?
This one is in response to the conflict over in Israel. He has family there so I am sure this hit home for him personally!! This song is just so soulful and yes!!… I am so thankful that he went solo!! I was extremely upset at first - because I could not imagine PTX without him! But this is where he was meant to be!!! ♥️🙌🏻
And on the same note Matt is perfect for PTX. 🎉
Commented while watching and had to come back and comment how much I MISS hearing Avi’s low base range. His voice is so resonant in that lower part or his register. 🙌🏻 Just gorgeous!!!! ♥️
Love your analysis, Peter. It truly does deepen my appreciation for the music
Yes, I like PTX when Avi was with them, but I feel he was bein held back while he was with them. So Glad he went out on his own to truly bless us all
Yes, he did get training in his undergrad work at Mt. SAC under Bruce Rogers. As his high school teacher, I convinced him to go there, because I knew he would get the experience he needed. And of course, he helped the extracurricular group there, Fermata Nowhere, to win the national ICCA championship. An a cappella group is nothing without a great bass. And yes, I gave him as much training and opportunities as possible in the four years I had him. He has developed his voice so wonderfully! It's funny to hear you, Peter, talk about his range. I remember him in the middle of choir rehearsal stopping me and saying, in his rich low voice, in reference to a Bb3: "Mr. H. That's too high for me to sing." We all got a very good chuckle out of that. Just want to say that Avi is one of the best human beings on this planet, regardless of his super talents.
i love the pop ups you have explaining what the different things you mention. i have noticed a step up in quality recently keep it up
I'm fairly sure those BG voices are all Avi.
Just found Avi and his voice makes me feels grounded brings me back to earth wonderful
I always learn something from you reactions. Two favorite artists at one viewing: Avi and you.
Avi’s solo stuff doesn’t get near the credit or attention it deserves.
Totally agree
Loved your reaction❤ I could tell you really enjoyed this song😊
Thanks Peter. I always learn a lot from your reaction
I fell in love with Avi when he performed a duet with Peter Hollens. Followed him at Pentatonics and grieved when he left. It was a wonderful decision - his solo career is brilliant. Love his compositions.
All voices are Avi.
Love listening to Avi!!!
Awesome avi and Peter. Loved this.
Peter, it's you whose awesomeness helps us appreciate Avi's. Thank you. ❤
Gotta love Avi, you should get him for interview like the other amazing bass singers ❤
ALL Avi! Such clear tones no matter what range. PTX so under utilized him! Thanks for appreciating his music!
Fun fact, when he did his first take as a draft, he was feeling emotional for something that happened before the recording. After doing multiple takes, the first one still felt more emotionally charged and thats the one he ended up keeping as the final.
As much as I miss him in Pentatonix (don't get me wrong -- Matt is good, but...he's no Avi. :), I think his solo stuff is coming straight from his soul.
Thank you for the reaction! I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about Avi's voice control and technique. Wonderful reaction and analysis!
You made a great point about gratuitous bass notes. If it’s organic to the song, it’s awesome. If it’s tossed in just because you can, I’m not so much a fan. When you guys (Bass Gang) started I think there was some extra bass, BUT given the group’s name and at the time you were establishing yourselves as deep bass singers, it didn’t bother me. Now I think for the most part you guys arrange songs so that the low notes are there for more of a musical reason, and I appreciate that. Even with Voiceplay-and you know I adore them-there are times when I think Geoff throws in subs where they aren’t needed. The group has kind of risen to greater fame because people do love them, but I like it better when they belong there, musically.
Avi understands emotions💚
Light in a hallway from Pentatonix it’s a beautiful song from them and avi sings alone
I really really really hope we will get an Interview with Avi and you soon. It will be so interesting to hear you 2 talk about music and not just the basic stuff we always hear in Interviews.
There will be a few new songs coming out soon. The next song seems to be more Rock, at least from the first few seconds he shared so far. He's always in for a few surprises I guess.
I don't know if you saw all of his short videos he released the last few years but if not it would be an honor if you could react to them. I put up a few Compilations of these shorts so it's easier to put up an reaction video because on their own they're only about 30 seconds long. 😅 Feel free to use my videos if you are interested 👍
21:09 yes, that was a great additon Peter, love your lows
YES, THIS SONG BY AVI IS AWESOME !!!
Thank you for your analysis and commentary! I wonder, since he's a guitar player, if he wrote it for guitar - the diminished chord is a common "passing chord" to achieve a chromatic sounding transition. i do believe i could use this song for meditation - good stuff!
Avi is awesome and so are your reactions!