I'm literally only a few minutes into the analysis and I LOVE how happy Avi's voice and music makes you. It's so lovely to see. But first of all, YES guitar Peter, love to see it! And I'm constantly whacking my hand on my mic too😂 oops!
I loved Avi with Pentatonix, but I have to say I think he made the right move going solo and making this kind of folk-rock music that fits not only his voice, but his soul so, so well. Your mini-cover at the beginning was beautiful too Peter, hope to hear a full version when you’re ready!
It thrills me to see Avi expanding musically and working through his demons. He has no idea how many of us he is lifting up. It seems he has a beautiful soul.
Peter, it must be nice to hear someone with the same low bass voice as you singing "popular" music. Let's face it there aren't any bass singers hitting the pop charts these day. I really hope Avi continues to inspire you and you start putting out your own music in this genre. Love your insight and look forward to the next one. Thanx😀
I've become a great admirer of Avi since falling in love with his voice via his work with Pentatonix. When you said Avi has a 'natural voice' I was curious about what that meant, and what his background early vocal training consisted of, so I went 'hunting'. > "After graduating high school, Kaplan attended Mt. San Antonio College, where he studied opera and choral studies.The college is known for its strong choral and a cappella programs" [ Source: Wikipedia ] I learned he has influences, and considerable experience, in singing across a lot of different genres; including; classical voice, jazz, a capella, pop, country and folk, so he moves very flexibly with techniques and nuances from across all of these, at will. His range and depth is equally impressive, but the stand out for me, floating through all of the above 'toolkit' is the warmth, the immediacy and the intimacy he brings to his tone - that reaches straight through to the heartstrings. 😍😊
There is absolutely no stress/strain in Avi's voice. It is such a pleasure to listen to just him. I would always look forward to Avi's part in a Pentatonix arrangement, though never long enough. Thank you, Peter.
The most noticeable thing I have found with Avi's solo work is his sense of freedom and joy. He gives me such a sense of peace. I'm so glad you have decided to react and cover his music. The snippet you shared of your cover was gorgeous. Thoroughly enjoy your reactions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us.
Whst I like most about Avi's voice is the softness and the richness which so well accompany the lyrics. The poetry isn't only in the words, but also in the beautiful way he expresses them. Relaxing in the song, allowing the words to sink into my very soul.
Thank you for this reaction. I have been hoping to hear you react to his solo work - I appreciate hearing an informative breakdown of the craft of singing. Now you have done this one, please let's have some more!
Ahhhhhh so excited to hear your analysis of Avi's song! His voice is just the feeling of comfort & home turned waveform I would love love love to hear you analyze more of Avi's songs! Any, really, but I'm particularly fond of Full Moon and Aberdeen
I subscribed awhile ago, because I loved your breakdown and knowledge of music. You have a really great low bass voice, too. What makes Avi's music so special (aside from great lyrics and amazing voice) is how much he "feels" the music. He puts his heart and soul into his music. You can hear it, and you can feel it. Your breakdowns help me understand a little of how he does it.
Hi, Peter. Great analysis as usual. One of my favorite qualities of Avi’s voice is how much like a cello or upright bass it sounds. This is especially present in Pentatonix’s Silent Night, but comes through in his solo work as well. Just gorgeous. I’m also thrilled for him that he was able to and found the courage to break away from a dream that had quit fulfilling him and regain that fulfillment in a different dream.
Love the richness to his voice, and when he was in pentatonix the buzz that his voice gave when he would start singing would just vibrate in you. I have soft a soft spot for his music and voice! Loved your reaction and analysis and seeing you just enjoy something so much, looking forward to hearing your cover!
For me, its hearing the anger, pain, shame, sorrow, and did i say nager in his voice. It sounds like the emotions he sings. Chains was one where you just hear that pleading, defiant, locked tension.
Avi’s voice and music is like a warm hug in a warm sunbeam in the forest. One of the things i find particularly telling is how your analyses of Avi tend towards clarifying minor things, and letting his. voice speak for itself. This says a great deal, considering how good you are at clear and cogent analysis in a way that makes music theory accessible and interesting (something most of my college professors could only dream of). Cheers for another great video, and my hopes for a massive upswing to your year.
I first discovered Avi on the Sing-Off, and followed PTX until he left. I was kinda aware he started a solo career but didn't dig down and follow it very closely. So now I'm going to blame you for me grabbing the albums "I'll Get By" and "Floating on a Dream"
Avi Kaplan's voice is BUTTA! That is why we love it so much. I still think he should cover some Jim Croce songs. Yes, I leave that in the comments on his videos. A great song to review that is at a different style is When I'm A Fool. This thing picks up and goes! Makes ya want to dance! I also have another idea for your analysis part of your videos. Lyric analysis, taking some of these better written songs and appreciating the way the lyrics paint the story of a song. It's an idea 💡. This was lovely and I can't wait to see what you or the Bass Gang does with this. Tomi will have to do the steel guitar part LOL. Tank you for sharing your gifts 💜
Avi's voice is like a warm blanket being wrapped around you. You'll never drift off to sleep to its but he will take you on the magical, emotional ride of his musical interpretation. Like a well loved book, that you can return to time after time.
Thank you for the analysis! His voice is very gentle and very sweet. And his sensibility feels very supple and strong. When I listen to his song, my ears and heart melt and I feel happy.
I'm so glad to hear this analysis. I think Avi is simply brilliant. Such a rare voice and such a serious musician. I loved your rendition and am so jealous you can play that well in such a short time. I still struggle after a year. Subscribed
Love your reaction Peter, as always 👍 I would love to hear your professional views on Avi's He don't love your right. For me, the most beautiful song Avi's made so far. No video, only audio, this song is in his last album Floating on a dream. Avi's harmonising with himself in his upper range, beautiful melody, just Magic 😍 Hope you'll react to this one. Take care. Thanks 😘
I was thinking of the same song. It's my favorite on the album, along with Try To Get It Right. I can relate to both and each has touched me deeply. We all know and love Avi's lower register, so I would love to hear what Peter has to say about Avi's beautiful upper range. I love watching for the look of surprise on the faces of some reactors when they hear that voice for the first time. His range simply amazes me and his songs touch my heart and soul. I really enjoy hearing Peter and others cover Avi's music. 💖
I too would love to hear you talk about that song, Peter. You would probably know how to describe technically how he achieved such a different dimension of expressiveness. I call him "The Man With a Thousand Voices."
Pshaw, and I thought he was just singing. Thank you for so much great analysis. Avi's voice is like a warm blanket on a cold winter night. So soothing.
What I absolutely love About Avi's Voice, is how it draws you so deep into the Artist he is, & his beautiful soul. I respect everything he stand for. Family Music & Nature have woven Avi into the gem he has alway been. And now he is shining so bright. I thank you for the analysis of his technique and his Voice. I hope 2023 will bring you much peace, and again I thank you. Namaste 🙏 Peter. 🏴🇺🇸
IMO, the best reactors teach something. I know whether I like something or not, that's a no brainer. But if someone can help me understand WHY, it's awesome. And yes, to be able to hear things I hadn't heard before, or didn't know I was hearing...that's what it's about. I appreciate your analyses, particularly of Avi. There's something about both his voice and his poetry that arrows right to my soul. I love bass voices to begin with but Avi is next level for me; the warmth and tone: chocolate velvet. Also, his ability to convey emotion without great whopping belts; amazing.
You made me appreciate this song even more, and that is saying something. I have never really listened to his vibrato so intently before, but now I have my headphones on analyzing it all. You are right. Avi’s voice was always meant for Folk/Americana. It’s so natural, and nothing is perfectly sung, and that’s the brilliance of it. And no, he never hits a bad note, but his voice has a tone and breath to it that make it feel like you are sitting around a campfire just taking in nature. His voice feels instinctive, like every articulation is intentional, yet unplanned. It’s just so pure, and his musical style is incomparable. Thank you for breaking this down. You’ve earned a like and a follow!!
Great analysis! Avi has this way of singing that while being deep, he's still able to keep it light and gentle. Whereas a large majority of basses might have to push harder to release the same notes. With Avi nothing seems forced or has a harsh edge to his sound, unless he makes that choice to sound that way! He's one of the rare unicorns and true treasures that we are all able to enjoy.
I can honestly say I’ve been waiting for you to analyze Avi’s solo work since I first discovered both of you a little over a year ago. You didn’t disappoint! Thanks for explaining what makes him so great, and yes, I learned a lot! Can’t wait to hear your cover and more analysis of solo Avi on your channel. 🙌🏻❤️
I definitely love Avi's warm bass voice. That "breathy-ness" adds to the warmth. The way he tells a story with the way he sings each line. I listen to his music every single day. Love, love, love his voice.
Thank you so much for understanding and appreciating his talent, expressiveness, and heart. Your cover is sounding great so far, really nice resonance. Avi has such a fabulous technical voice, but he uses it SO expressively and with such feeling...if I must pick my favorite quality, I guess that would be it. But I could listen to that tone all day...sometimes I do. Thank you again.
I absolutely love this! Avi's music recalibrates my mind . From the first note, I feel the tension melt away. I've never had a singer or music in general that affects me that way. Avi is just special in my book. Thanks for this reaction and analysis
Great, fantastic, fabulous reaction to Avi. Your admiration for his work was evident. He announced today that he would be writing all week and he was quite excited about it. Not sure if you have listened to it on youtube, but some concert goers recorded Avi in his last two 2022 tour performances. Both times the last song was O Holy Night and I cannot tell you how perfect it was with his voice. While most of us who sing or were once singers, I remember sitting through many a Christmas concert production and almost never were the tenor or sopranos capable of hitting that one note and you were tense then entire song knowing they would no make it. I am posting it here if you have not heard it. His warm, casual, somewhat Texas swing style arrangement and vocal agility just made that song for me for the first time. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5cvb2qOU0o0.html I find though I have listened to it many times, I never grow tired of it. Again, thank you for this analysis and reaction to Avi.
Amazing job playing the guitar! Also its really awesome seeing you really emotionally connect to Avi's music, its special to see someone truly enjoy the heart of the song.
Thanks for doing this, I've been waiting for you to do an analysis of Avi's music and voice. I love bass voices but for me Avi is just different, I don't know if I can pinpoint exactly what it is but it comes through anytime he sings and I am so grateful for him everyday. BTW Loved the new Bass Gang with Tim...keep it up
Thank you for this wonderful thoughtful analysis on Avi's voice, much appreciated, I learned new things. I agree with you his voice does sound "earthy & woodsy"- suits him perfectly. I love how every single song he sings sounds so effortless, & there's such a richness in his tone that is very soothing. I attended 1 of his concerts last fall & Avi sounds just as Fantastic Live as he does on a recording- I just loved it. I look forward to more of your reactions to Avi's solo music. 👏😍
Peter. thank you for an amazing analysis. It was wonderful as was your guitar playing and singing your cover (so far) of this song. I'd love to see you and Avi do a duet.
Sorry to hear that 2023 has been challenging for you. I hope things turn around for you with the change of the seasons... Love to hear your voice shadowing Avi's through this song. You're the only reactor i've heard who can even come close to what he does with his voice. Would love to hear you two collaborate on something sometime. 💖
I started my bass listening journey with Geoff, found Voiceplay, your reactions, your music, through you then each of the sensational members of the Bass Gang (you guys just keep getting better!!!). But recently I found Avi, and he has such a unique and beautiful sound, and sounds so effortless doing it too. Also is that the shirt you wore in your Otherside cover? If I'm right that's a cool callback, and an analysis of Otherside would be amazing, if you have the chance! Thank you for truly enhancing my listening experience through both your own music and the music you share through your analyses!
I am so glad you got a chance to analyze Avi. My favorite thing about his voice is the warmth and feeling of genuine compassion it conveys. I always enjoy your in-depth discussion of songs, but it is especially nice when your joy shines through (like this time or when doing something from the Bass gang). Thank you for your time!
Thanks Peter. As an armature bass singer myself you have really given me a lot of good pointers on so many aspects of singing. I always look forward to see your comments and analysis!
Thank you SO much for breaking down Avi’s music. I’ve been an AviStan from from way back and his voice is like velvet fudge whatever octave he’s in. 😁 I hope you make it to one of his concerts. They are truly transformative. I’ve pray that someday he, Geoff, and Tim will collaborate on an album. 🤞🏻
Wow! Your voice sounds great on that! I always find your reactions to be incredibly interesting and informative. To me, Avi just seems to have such a rich bass. I find things to appreciate about each of the bass gangs voices, Tim, Geoff, etc. As you said, Avi's just seems especially suited to folk(ish) genre. I think it's great we can appreciate them all and while we each may have a preference see that the differences are what makes them all interesting and one is not necessarily "better" than another. Thanks much!
I’m so glad you’ve started to react to Avi, I really like your analysis as I’m virtually non musical you do point out things I would miss so thank you and can we have more please?
He doesn't even finish that second to last "go" lol I love how his voice soothes unlike any other. So many comparisons have been made for this man's voice and not one purely accurately describes it.
In simple terms, Avi has an easy going voice that's warm and comforting, I personally love this song because I as well as a lot of other people can relate to the lyrics. Avi going solo was one of the best decisions he ever made. I love Pentatonix, but Avi's solo music just makes you feel different compared to when he sang in Pentatonix.
So happy to see this come up on my feed today! I always love your reactions, and add in Avi music and 💚💚💚. I can't wait to hear your covers! And great job on starting your guitar journey! Wish you all the best!
Your guitar playing is excellent for only 6 weeks. Already having a solid base of musical theory probably goes a long way, I hope it remains a fun for you. Fun is under rated in some quarters.
I enjoyed your analysis of Avi, thank you. I am rewatching now and thought it would be nice if you reacted to his song When I'm a Fool live from Sunset Sound. Also, I'm sorry your year has started out rough and I hope it gets better. Thanks again, cheers!
Thank you for this; I love hearing someone explain and enjoy all the sumptuous aspects of Avi's voice. Yours is also lovely. Good progress with the guitar.
You're doing awesome with the guitar playing, Peter! I've been playing for around 3 years, it takes time to get comfortable playing and singing at the same time and you are well on your way to that. You got this!
Could you hear Avi as an opera singer? I know he had some operatic training before he joined PTX. I’d be really curious to hear him sing something with a more classical approach. Anyway, listen, I’m good with you checking out anything by him. It’s all so good! And by the way it’s really interesting to hear you emulate his timbre. It changes your voice quite a bit (and you actually do sound quite a lot like him). Seems like a great exercise, but I like Peter Barber’s sound as well.
The smoothness in Avi’s voice is why I like him. I just found this new corner of RU-vid, but so far Geoff and Avi are my favorites. Very similar smoothness to my untrained ear. I can pick a Geoff or Avi song out after only a couple of days on Spotify.
Hi. I haven't really been concentrating on music on RU-vid in a few months but you popped up in my feed and I realized the notification wasn't on. Congratulations on completing your opera run. Avi has always been wonderful about expressing emotion in his voice and this is a beautiful example. I have been enjoying his 3 part harmonized snippets of songs that he does. Maybe you can look at one or 2 of those at some point?
