Academy Choir - The Seed (Avi Kaplan) 

The beauty of Avi's writing and the choir's soul really knows how to hit you right in the heart. Singing this with you all was a true blessing.

Am Moved. 😭 That pause, after singing stops & before applause starts... clear sign that the audience was also moved & entranced. Pure EXCELLENCE! Thank You All!

Avi's songwriting is graceful and deep. The melody of this piece is beautiful. The arrangement they did is stunning and these kids performed it with so much passion. Just what I needed today, thank you!

The bass section is so strong, and the bass line is so interesting. I'm definitely not surprised 😂

The strength of the Bass part is amazing and it just pulls everything together.

I first heard this stunningly beautiful song at ACA during this performance. The kids sounded angelic. The song itself has such a powerful message of strength and tenacity, of perseverance and hope. Avi's songwriting just hits me right in the heart. Thank you for recording this and sharing it!

The silence after the song ends says it all. This is just stunning. Thank you ACA chorus. Thank you Avi. Thank you Ben, and thank you to all who were involved in this gorgeous performance. Correction-it is Rob directing the chorus.

LYRICS Planted deep down in my soul I could feel the roots take hold Through the years I watched it grow From the earth I dug and the seed I sow Let the heavens fall and the fire rain down I swear that I will hold my ground Let the oceans try and wash me out I swear that I will hold my ground I swear that I will hold my ground Before I saw the light of day I was ploughing deeper than (inaudible) But I broke my way through (inaudible) To feel the sunlight on my face Let the heavens fall and the fire rain down I swear that I will hold my ground Let the ocean try and wash me out I swear that I will hold my ground I swear that I will hold my ground Rising up into the blue I felt my heart would break in two When the thunder rolled the storm came through That I was slayed but my roots stayed true To the earth I dug and and the seed I grew Let the heavens fall and the fire rain down I swear that I will hold my ground Let the ocean try and wash me out I swear that I will hold my ground I swear that I will hold my ground Sorry that I couldnt get some parts. Please reply if you do know it :)

Absolutely breathtaking! The passion these young people sing with is reflected in not only their voices but their faces as well. You not only hear but also see how much they love what they are doing. What a great compliment to Avi. 💖💖💖

Oh my gosh I just sang this song with my select choir and I got so happy seeing this upload haha

What a beautiful group of people. So much diversity 😍 Singing brings people together. Also loved the song!

Ahhh It's so deep ♥ beautiful song, vocalists, and... Everything!

Wow. I miss you all so much. This is so special ❤️

I've watched this video so many times and every time chills. Stunning arrangement and really talented singers

Beautiful voices, beautiful lyrics, beautiful arrangement, beautiful song.

This is so stunning wow. Making me miss my choir days, bro.

this made me emotional 😭 i miss singing with all of u beautiful souls

It's beautiful. The lyrics. The choir. Everything just so beautiful. 💚

this is the definition of beauty. the song is a masterpiece as all of avi’s are, and the choir sounds incredible singing it, in addition to the amount of love you can feel between everyone. thank you for uploading this. love love love

The future of a capella is bright! So talented kids, and such a beautiful song!

Beautiful message and absolutely lyrical

Tears. This is so beautiful.

Beautiful. And look at the diversity in those faces! This is so lovely. And Avi writes such meaningful and deep songs

Playing this for my planted seeds the second year, hopefully they"ll appreciate it as much as in last march 😋💚

That was simply beautiful.

What a moving sound touches your soul in every way

Do I hear an earthquake coming? Or is that just me

Absolutely beautiful! 💚

This is just so incredibly beautiful

Beautiful!

I see Christian and Noland!

Excelent job, 😃

Simply amazing

This was absolutely BEAUTIFUL💜

I'm in awe

So beautiful!

This is what I wish I could've been a part of in academy, it's genuinely saddening that it's gonna be a while before I can sing in a choir again. What an incredibly moving piece of music❤️

I'm tearing up, guys... You did a very amazing job ❤️

GORGEOUS!

Owww Isso ficou tão lindo! É a primeira vez que eu assisto e aqueceu meu coração, a letra e a emoção que o coral demonstrava ao longo da música me deixaram emocionada. A interpretação deles primeiro me fizeram sentir como se estivesse em O Hobbit e depois como se estivesse em algo como The Greatest Showman!

All the people you hear crying in the end❤

This is beautiful!!

how come someone disliked this?! It's sooooo good!

Quero um coral desse aqui no Brasil

family 💚🌱

Hits different after Nolan's passing.

the melody is so beautiful 💕. please, very much please lyrics

i see nolan and ava from acapop kids!! (there is a guy who looks like preston but i'm not sure)

Woah

can’t believe this is real

This is very pogchamp! I hate that I said that, but in reality, good job.

home

How many voice parts is it arranged for?

Beautiful. Only critique is the sopranos were slightly flat on 'ground' 3:10-3:11. My choir is performing this and it is tricky for memorization.