Avi Kaplan - Otherside (Official Music Video) 

He leaves Pentatonix and goes full Mountain Man on us. Never change, Avi, this is beautiful

If the earth could talk.... It'll probably sound like Avi Kaplan

I'm a 40 year old brazilian with absolutely no ties to north american music whatsoever. WHY does this feel so much like home to me?

I totally see why Avi had to leave Pentatonix now. This is who he really is, and he'd never have been able to create magic like this as part of the Pentatonix bubble (as talented as they are.) Your courage paid off, Avi - this is musical heaven like no-one else could have made.

Avi is a forest faerie king and no one can convince me otherwise. The production here is gorgeous!

Avi out here reminding people about his upper register

I NEED A MOVIE WITH HIM SINGING THE SOUNDTRACK, I DON'T CARE WHAT MOVIE IT IS ABOUT JUST MADE A MOVIE ASAP

I can't even imagine how creatively starved he was. He had to sing *dbum dbum dbum* for like six years

Nothing against PTX but i honestly feel like they were holding him back. Avi's so much more talented then just a bass line. So happy to see you doing you, Avi!

u know what... he was unbelievable in Pentatonix but as solo-artist he is like a blooming flower.. #avilove

Me, "I can't seem to get out from under all this stress." Avi, "Relax. I've got you covered."

This is the kind of music a pagan like me enjoys. So surreal, ethereal, and magickal in every aspect 👌👌👌

I didn't really get why you left PTX... Now I get it - you're obviously so much happier & more comfortable now - this music is where you belong

I love how Avi just lets those low notes slide through almost unnoticed due to the high notes and the guitar. But that's more his style. Subtle yet powerful

LYRICS: emerald ivy wrapped around my skin pulls me deeper drags me back again tangle me up in your vines take my spirit take my mind take me over to that other side ruby river glowing in the sun wash me over show me where you run roll me deeper in your tide take my spirit take my mind take me over to that other side silver moonlight come show me the way hold me over til the break of day lead me closer to your light take my spirit take my mind take me over to that other side

in a world where music is dominated by complex beats and intense tech, a simple rhythm and a mountain man are capable of giving us the peacefulness we require. Avi is indeed the mountain god

Call him the Lorax, for I do believe he speaks for the trees.

I love how innovative you are! Bringing back a sound we need nowadays. The melding of bluegrass, folk, blues, gospel; all into a jaw dropping package tied up with the bow that is your inventive composing and one of a kind voice. Thanks avi. Youre awesome.

If raindrops created music ❤️ this is beautiful

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this man's beard is?

Wow I'm pretty sure Avi is transforming into a Nordic God. Gorgeous music and gorgeous human. Thank you Avi for continuing to share yourself with the world 💙

Other people: Yoga and Meditation Me: Avi Kaplan

Ah... the ambience! Silver moonlight shining down to show him the way...and that mist, like creeping ghosts. So beautiful. So haunting, yet peaceful. I relate to this. For the past two years I have lived with the slow struggle to heal from cancer surgery, often giving up. When I heard this, I found new hope. I needed to make it through to that "otherside." I was still alive and realized that God simply wasn't finished with me. I am a shut-in, unable to do the things that healthy people do. But I can still pray and there is power in prayer... and so I pray every day for my family and for those like Avi that God lays on my heart in the moment. You might never see this Avi but thank you for this song and for the many others you have shared that touch the souls of all who find you and listen. I can truly say that your voice is flawless...the purist I have ever heard...incredibly powerful yet so soothing when it needs to be... and your lyrics are gold. I feel fully blessed to have found your music and that breathtaking voice that sings it. It is a healing gift. I love your kind and humble soul and you will always be in my prayers as you take your wonderful music out to share with the world.

I don't know about anyone else, but there's a strange kind of calm that comes over me when I listen to this. I had it on in the background just listening to it and felt my mind calm for the first time in months.

I swear this man has 1000 different voices in different registers

Listening to this with headphones in a dark room is a whole other world.

Avi would have been The #1 Singer in the late 60's. He has that vibe!

I swear this song feels literally like a magic spell, calling to something deep and hidden in nature No words 😶🌿✨

You can still hear him singing low as hell layed over the chorus' "ooh's".

This. THIS is what happens when you are brave enough, and take a risk to pursue your purpose in life. Congratulations on having the heart to make what must have been a gut-wrenching decision, Mr. Kaplan. The result is absolutely beautiful. Your passion, your talent, and your peace all come across loud and clear.

The song I've looked for most of my life but never really believed existed. Full immersion meditation.

this is not the kind of song you listen to, but the kind you feel, from deep within.

when you're a bard but you decide to take a few levels in druid

It's so calming. I love your voice Avi.

This man must be the witcher

I’m back to listen to this song again , as I do whenever I desperately need to calm down because anxiety . I can’t even describe with words just how soothing to the core this is , with both headphones in closing your eyes it just feels like music is able to tune everything else out , breathing in and out . Been listening to him before he went solo and his music is so soulful it’s truly a blessing

Avi, the Avatar Master of the Elements

Avi sounds like a soundtrack to an oscar winning movie everytime he makes a song...just wow (getting the chills everytime i hear him)

Good Lord....! The guy can sing pretty darn high notes too! (What a damn voice!)

Still putting my now 10yo son to bed with this song. He's trying to learn to play guitar and loves this song. Thank you, Avi, for a song that touches this 63 yo musician's soul and, yet, connects with a child.

I don't know that I've ever heard a more gifted vocalist in my almost 60 years ... And I doubt I ever will.

"Emerald Ivy" "Ruby River" "Silver Moonlight" GOLDEN SONG Avi always amazes me with every song he writes.

Who knew that one vowel sound could vibrate through my soul.

Shout out to my fellow baritone singers who are learning everyone of avi’s songs and just geeking out because we can finally sing in our natural range 🤣

Listening to your music is an almost spiritual experience for me

Me: I wonder what Avi is up to ~sees Avi sitting in the middle of the forest, looking like a Wood Elf~ Me: I don't know what else I could have expected

When you are in the mountains you are not feeling the wind...you are feeling the breath of Avi Kaplan singing-the voice of the mountains

I am a total metal.head..have been my whole 50 years on this earth..how ever I enjoy Avi's angelic, magnetic, soothing voice. I am a fan.. I now play his music to sleep.. keep kicking out the tunes Avi.. you were put on this earth to do great things..

I'm hoping/guessing there will be a whole album following this? Hope so, this and Change on the rise are fantastic and beautiful music man, really looking forward to hearing more.

I so appreciate the range Avi displays in this piece. He never needed to tap into his lower register, proving yet again that he's so much more than an accent vocalist. Phenomenal job Avi.

I'm bingewatching Avi. Don't disturb me or I'll....

So this IS the singer from Pentatonix! Wow.... All I heard from him then was his wicked bass....I missed him when he was gone....but now I am glad he left and expanded his wings to give us flight!

I believe we've all heard the terms "pop", "soul", and "blues". Right? Well, these are three of the most known and listened to music genres, regardless of time or culture. However, none of it applies to Avi. As a matter of fact, I don't think I'm able to compare him to any artist or genre that I know of (and music is what I do for a living, I should add). I don't even know when or if you'll ever read this comment, my good man. But I strongly believe that you're creating an entire new style and sound that is unlike anything ever created. You're singing with your heart and guts, Avi, and I believe this is felt by the majority of listeners, judging by the hundreds of comments that aren't just flattering you in vain, but giving some very well earned credit. I never say these words lightly, but you TRULY are an inspiration in countless ways. Thank you, Avi. You've done so much good that you probably don't even realize, and it's because you followed your heart. ♥️

Who needs ASMR when you have the insanely talented avi?

I can't believe I just found this. What I've been missing out.... this is beautiful.... just... wow....

Oh. My. What mystical beauty is this? Spiritual, deeply spiritual.

I thought Sage & Stone was soothing until I heard this. For me, this is about surrendering yourself to the healing power of nature. Perfect for meditation, relaxation and rejuvenation. The colors in the scenery and fog, representing the Chakras was especially brilliant. I loved you in PTX but this path you are on is so exciting, fulfilling and emotionally enriching. I pray for your continued success and happiness. I'm all in.

he's going full hippie and I am livingggg seriously though these new songs are absolutely amazing. I've been a major Avi fan since the early days of PTX.

Avi is a cat whisperer too! My 5 month old kitten tried to snuggle my phone, he's purring, and he's laying in my lap (and he's not a lap cat).

Every time I need peace, I listen this song. Never disappoints me.

This feels like a song you might hear if you secluded yourself in the woods and listened a while. The whisper of the trees, humming of the wind... Avi is in tune with the voices of nature. This is beautiful in a deep, soul-reaching way that most music is not. This is truly meaningful music. ❤️

I think I got them right: Emerald ivy wrapped around my skin pulls me deeper drags me back again tangle me up in your vines take my spirit take my mind take me over to that Otherside Ruby river glowing in the sun Wash me over show me where you run Roll me deeper in your tide Take my spirit take my mind Take me over to that Otherside Silver moonlight come show me the way Hold me over till the break of day Lead me closer to your light Take my spirit take my mind Take me over to that Otherside

I suffer from severe asthma, COPD, and Panic Anxiety Disorder (unable to work for five years). This man grounds me, his music speaks to me in a way that has saved me from dosing up on Valium and other drugs like you would not believe. Avi, if you read this, thank you, Your voice has a magic to it that makes people think there is something more than the here and now and that we are more than our physical embodiment.

What do you call music like this? I didn't even know that I needed something like this in my life. I want to say it's folk music, but it feels like more... It's almost gospel. It is almost soul music.

The day Avi Kaplan went from freaky Bass circus stunt to become an amazing singer. Don't get me wrong, Avi's bass are amazing, but for a long time everybody compared the three big bass singers from the current acapella scene while their singing beside the bass was forgotten. With this Avi step up on the top step and sing with the best singers out there.

This makes my heart happy. I just sit with my eye closed and imagine myself in beautiful mountains. This is the kind of music this world needs. Thank you Avi!

If this guy started a cult id be the first to sign up

Anyone else super proud of him. Vibrational King 🤲🏽

A thunderstorm just rolled in, you have no idea how amazing it sounds with his songs. Holy crap.

The scenery in the video is very beautiful and to top it with your beautiful vocals. I really enjoyed this 😊

DAMM...No words.. .a once in a life time voice...in awe ..

I can imagine how extraordinary Avi and Aurora would sound together.

Avi: the man with the soul of a storm, the voice of heavens choir. Become what you choose, stand out, and live on.

I hated you for leaving Pentatonix... That was before I saw the true You.. Now there's just no words to describe how grateful I am... For you left the busy, hectic, trendy world... For TRUE BEAUTY

This is what my forest spirit meditates to

His voice is just astounding wow

I've always wondered what would the humanization of the forest look like. I guess now I know. Thank you for another masterpiece, Avi!

Never clicked so fast on a video

When a man sings like that I feel it in the depth of me

He's become Bragi. The Norse God of Music and Poetry.

I've read an article about avi release from pentatonix and how he was leaving to be closer to nature, seeing this video and how at peace the man looks it's hard to believe anything different. I know I have a deep love and longing to get back to my rivers and woods, but unfortunately my commitments in this world have me much like he was if the article I read was to be believed. Much love and respect avi for going back to what you love and not letting life take control over you.

Change On The Rise. Gets you all fired up. Love it. Otherside. Mellows you right out. Love it. Saw a reaction to this video and he described the songs as Change On The Rise is a call to arms. Otherside is after the battle the soldiers finding their way home.

My kitten is mesmerized. She is staring at the screen. Me too.

I just keep coming back to this song - it’s my zen. Peace, chill, sublime.

The aesthetic value of this video is too much to handle.

Avi, you don't just sing man...you touch souls! Whatever you're tapping into it is beyond beautiful...please keep exploring this magical place you are creating!!

Avi has the type of voice that draws you in... haunting.

Found this song after Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps used it as their ballad this year. ❤️ It!!!!

Slowly creating his own genre of music. The next Bon Iver, but bigger, better, AND DEEPER.

Such a contrast to Change on the Rise, but just as beautiful....they are both Otherworldly!

Normalize going into the wilds and singing like a forest king because this is just beautiful.

Man he blows my mind with his music and I am an oldies of 65. Cannot wait for him to come to the U.K on tour I am in a wheelchair but I am going to get to see him in concert somehow!! He transports me to another realm, away from the woes of this world.

This new style Avi's basically invented should simply be called "Avriel" His stuff is always just so unique.

How can someone have such creative power that only listening to a second of their music you can understand the whole feeling of it?

Stumbling across your music has been the greatest gift. I feel so connected to your songs & they give me such peace. This video has filled my heart with joy. Thank you for your sharing your beauty with us

This is STILL one of my favorites of all of Avi's songs and videos.

This I much better than being a glorified bass line for ptx, they did not use your voice to it's full potential. I always loved your voice, my favorite of the group, I lived for your solos. Now to have entire songs, absolutely beautiful sound 😍💖💖. Perfection ‼️

This is a spiritual journey I was totally transfixed for the duration of the song, bliss.

Avi is the Yin to Hozier's Yang

When the pain penetrates, the music resonates.