My admiration for Avi is not only for his voice and his great talent, but for his fidelity to his principles, his beliefs, his heart. In this crazy industry of music and fame, it's hard to stay 100% authentic, and to some extent you are conditioned by this world. Avi sacrificed many things to be able to deliver everything and more to each of us for 6 years, how he was also able to leave everything aside to be faithful to what he needed as a human being. Peace, tranquility and harmony in his life. His departure from Pentatonix left me many lessons. Fight for your dreams, persevere, enjoy the moments that life gives you, and achieve all this without ever losing your essence and staying close to what you love. Pentatonix has a great talent, it is admirable how they make music only with their voices, but I must admit that Avi was the one who caught my attention the day I first met PTX, not only because of his voice, but because of his way of see life, to give off a special aura that radiates peace and tranquility. I speak spanish, so sorry for my mistakes!
Seeing this made me realize how much I miss him, but I love Matt to death and you can tell that Avi is genuinely happy with what he is doing, and Matt is super happy being in ptx so it makes me happy that they are both happy.
To me this just emphasizes the difference in directions between Avi and Pentatonix. Pentatonix is sounding great with Matt in place and heading more toward the pop sound, while Avi is embracing his roots and a more laidback road. Good luck to all of them.
So I'm not sure I should place it here, but I think PTX is now what they always strived to achieve, "just" a band that happens to use their voices only. They are amazing and all, so Avi, but the magic was in the group with the chemistry of their differences. Anyways, my love and anticipation is still here, whatever they will do artistically :)
I couldn't agree more. I love what he's doing on his own and I think it's sad that all PTX does is covers now. Have/will they ever come out with anything original again?
Kathy Webster It's kind of sad you can't appreciate his new stuff. It's really beautiful, especially Fields and Pier. You should give it another listen.
I have listened and relistened his stuff and I don't care for it. He has gone so downhill in what he is doing. He is just not anyone I'll stream anymore. Sorry but that's how I feel. I've also done some digging into his REAL person and it's not what he puts forth. PTX has moved on and they are still amazing in all they do. He wasn't that hard to replace.
@@kathywebster2357 No one can truly replace him. Moving forward does not mean they're ever forgetting him. And he is a lovely person. If you are referring to Trisha, you don't know the whole story and making mistakes doesn't mean being fake; it means being human.
I don’t listen to ptx as much anymore, not because they aren’t brilliant, just because I felt avi grounded the whole group, now they’re just “a band”. I’m so happy he’s returned to his roots :)
I'm pretty sure what I feel goes beyond sad at missing him. I think I've been in mourning ever since I watched the video when he said he was stepping back. My life changed the day I happened upon "Little Drummer Boy", and when he quit I felt like Cinderella after midnight; the magic was gone from my life.
Everyone listening to this: Be brave. Follow your instincts like Avi did. Like a trust fall. The Universe WILL catch you. And you will find this peace that Avi exudes here. 🌻
Words cannot describe how much I admire this man. His eyes, smile and musical soul show that he had hard times in his life yet he does a great job at healing himself by expressing his emotions through his music and his singing and has also healed all of his fans around the world 💖 he's a Doctor of Music in my opinion 😊Keep doing what you're doing Avi. Thank You, love you so much 💗
I feel sad that after he left my energy kinda went flat. Don't get me wrong, I still admire Pentatonix because no one can do what they do with their voices, but my spark for them just isn't the same. I wish them all the best especially Matt who had some really big shoes to fill and I hope that the Pentaholic family accept him for his talent and what he is bringing as an individual to the group. Avi will always be my heart...always.
Fay Samuel this same thing happened to me. I stopped caring about the new music they put out. I used to drop everything whenever they released something but now I just glance at it and can’t even be bothered to listen. It’s sad because I loved them so much but now I just can’t get excited about them. I wish them well but I think I’m kind of over PTX now. :(
razrv3lc Totally agree with you, Pentatonix got me into singing and I started singing Avi's parts when I was 14 (4 years ago) and now that hes gone from Pentatonix I just dont get the same feeling when listening to Matt, the amazing tone of Avi's voice can never be replaced. I've purchased Avi's album though and will continue to support Avi until the end of time :)
SAAAMEE!!😢😢 When Avi left, i lost interest in pentatonix and started looking for other bands. Luckily i found interesting a cappela bands which i now find more interesting
I'm literally sobbing. I was lucky enough to see Avi perform with Pentatonix, and then 2 years later, I got to see PTX again with Matt. He did great, but everyone still misses Avi... #TeamAvi
I appreciate him doing what comes from his heart and not continuing towards something that does allow him to pursue his musical expression of who he is..I actually love the Folk sound. Good for him! To know what you need and be able to pursue and express that genuinely is how we grow. He has more freedom to use his other tallets with instrumentation and I think it's rad
Omg I was in Avi's instagram and I saw a short clip of this and I was like "I want to see the full song" but I don't have facebook on my phone then I got the notification you posted it. God will bless you forever😂❤
What a deliciously talented unassuming hunk. Love to hear that beautifully deep and handsome voice. #Avilicious . He is so well suited to the amazing scenery.
I will always want to sob while watching this. He always makes my heart swell with happiness when I listen to this song. This cover will forever be apart of my life.
Evelyn Bryan I agree. They sound great, but it's as if some of the heart has gone out of the music. It's more commercial, mass market pop. Amazingly executed, of course, but it just doesn't speak to my heart. :'(
Thank You for posting this. Honestly thought this song couldn't get any better. The uptick in Rhythm & the Slow Close. I think He Misses US... as much as WE'VE Missed HIM!!! You can Hear his Smile. And he's only Just Begun his new Journey!!!
Janet Johns He could create an entire EP w/ DVD box set recorded out in Nature (love the sounds of wind here & there... you can feel it) & I KNOW it would sell. & his voice... There!
Avi, I don't think you can understand how much this song has helped me in the last to years. Thank you for singing it for us... acoustic, or a cappella.
Avi, I've watched this over again and you still get me teary eyed. I liked this song before but you touched it again and made it more beautiful! "I'm standing by!"
My admiration for Avi is not only for his voice and his great talent, but for his fidelity to his principles, his beliefs, his heart. In this crazy industry of music and fame, it's hard to stay 100% authentic, and to some extent you are conditioned by this world.
Avi sacrificed many things to be able to deliver everything and more to each of us for 6 years, how he was also able to leave everything aside to be faithful to what he needed as a human being. Peace, tranquility and harmony in his life.
His departure from Pentatonix left me many lessons. Fight for your dreams, persevere, enjoy the moments that life gives you, and achieve all this without ever losing your essence and staying close to what you love.
Pentatonix has a great talent, it is admirable how they make music only with their voices, but I must admit that Avi was the one who caught my attention the day I first met PTX, not only because of his voice, but because of his way of see life, to give off a special aura that radiates peace and tranquility.
I speak spanish, so sorry for my mistakes!
Camila Parma you write better than most English speakers. I never would’ve guessed you speak Spanish.
Camila Parma camila! Tu lo has escritó perfecto.
You write it better my dear!
I also love Avi.
I'm a Swahili speaker from Tanzania
Woahh you're Spanish? Your English is really good! :) :) And 100000% agree with what you've said, couldn't have said it better myself 😊❤️
Very well said and I concur💚💚💚
i’m not crying, avis voice just stabbed my eye.
I’m not crying either. Avis the one who threw the guitar at me
I think he cuts unions with that guitar
same
I know.
exactly my thoughts!
Seeing this made me realize how much I miss him, but I love Matt to death and you can tell that Avi is genuinely happy with what he is doing, and Matt is super happy being in ptx so it makes me happy that they are both happy.
Finally a comment i 100% agree to
Woah, the surroundings are so still it's unreal, not a light breeze, nothing, Mother Nature set up impromptu a studio for Avi :)
Livu S it IS a studio! There’s no way the sky would remain motionless!
nah c'mon clouds not always surfing around ;) its just a very calm weather
Livu S Seriously? Clouds not moving ‘at all’? I didn’t think that was possible!
I agree. It looks like a green screen.
erm ok -.-
To me this just emphasizes the difference in directions between Avi and Pentatonix. Pentatonix is sounding great with Matt in place and heading more toward the pop sound, while Avi is embracing his roots and a more laidback road. Good luck to all of them.
agree
Couldn't agree more!
So I'm not sure I should place it here, but I think PTX is now what they always strived to achieve, "just" a band that happens to use their voices only.
They are amazing and all, so Avi, but the magic was in the group with the chemistry of their differences.
Anyways, my love and anticipation is still here, whatever they will do artistically :)
We're standing by...
I couldn't agree more. I love what he's doing on his own and I think it's sad that all PTX does is covers now. Have/will they ever come out with anything original again?
Omgg I’m crying !!! This is my favorite song that Avi wrote
So nice to hear something from Avi again
He needs to go back to PTX. I've always loved him and what he did with them but I've tried to listen to his new stuff and I hate it.
he put it on instagram.
Kathy Webster It's kind of sad you can't appreciate his new stuff. It's really beautiful, especially Fields and Pier. You should give it another listen.
I have listened and relistened his stuff and I don't care for it. He has gone so downhill in what he is doing. He is just not anyone I'll stream anymore. Sorry but that's how I feel. I've also done some digging into his REAL person and it's not what he puts forth. PTX has moved on and they are still amazing in all they do. He wasn't that hard to replace.
@@kathywebster2357 No one can truly replace him. Moving forward does not mean they're ever forgetting him. And he is a lovely person. If you are referring to Trisha, you don't know the whole story and making mistakes doesn't mean being fake; it means being human.
I'm not crying. you're crying. just stunning and pure and beautiful.
Thank you Mrs Lucy!!! Really appreciate it.
I don’t listen to ptx as much anymore, not because they aren’t brilliant, just because I felt avi grounded the whole group, now they’re just “a band”. I’m so happy he’s returned to his roots :)
Rose Clifford same
They would never be "just a band," though. I get what you mean, but just a band?
I'm pretty sure what I feel goes beyond sad at missing him. I think I've been in mourning ever since I watched the video when he said he was stepping back. My life changed the day I happened upon "Little Drummer Boy", and when he quit I felt like Cinderella after midnight; the magic was gone from my life.
therealpixie 😔
therealpixie Damn I can actually relate. 😣
therealpixie THE SAME...
Hey, guys remember he's not dead. He's out here doing what he needs to do for himself. This video in and of itself (I feel) is proof of that.
Elias, thanks for being so supportive and understanding. I hope somebody is as kind to you when you're hurting.
Anyone else singing PTX background. I am. Beautiful.
SabrinaPTXtacy yup. I’m singing the scotts bass in my head lol
I was
SabrinaPTXtacy MEEEEEE
I'm singing all of there parts in my head lmao
Everyone listening to this: Be brave. Follow your instincts like Avi did. Like a trust fall. The Universe WILL catch you. And you will find this peace that Avi exudes here. 🌻
Thank you so much Alyssa Leatham this mean a lot to me thanks once again for sharing your thoughts on my journey.
Words cannot describe how much I admire this man. His eyes, smile and musical soul show that he had hard times in his life yet he does a great job at healing himself by expressing his emotions through his music and his singing and has also healed all of his fans around the world 💖 he's a Doctor of Music in my opinion 😊Keep doing what you're doing Avi. Thank You, love you so much 💗
This is so beautiful and Avi seems so happy and calm 💕
How many times have I replayed this, and started crying out of both happiness and sadness?
About 20?
Or more,,
I was so peaceful and relaxed then an ad for my dentist comes in and makes me deaf,,
I feel sad that after he left my energy kinda went flat. Don't get me wrong, I still admire Pentatonix because no one can do what they do with their voices, but my spark for them just isn't the same. I wish them all the best especially Matt who had some really big shoes to fill and I hope that the Pentaholic family accept him for his talent and what he is bringing as an individual to the group. Avi will always be my heart...always.
Fay Samuel this same thing happened to me. I stopped caring about the new music they put out. I used to drop everything whenever they released something but now I just glance at it and can’t even be bothered to listen. It’s sad because I loved them so much but now I just can’t get excited about them. I wish them well but I think I’m kind of over PTX now. :(
razrv3lc Totally agree with you, Pentatonix got me into singing and I started singing Avi's parts when I was 14 (4 years ago) and now that hes gone from Pentatonix I just dont get the same feeling when listening to Matt, the amazing tone of Avi's voice can never be replaced. I've purchased Avi's album though and will continue to support Avi until the end of time :)
Fay Samuel I feel the same
SAAAMEE!!😢😢
When Avi left, i lost interest in pentatonix and started looking for other bands. Luckily i found interesting a cappela bands which i now find more interesting
I feel exactly the same.
Omgggg ❤️ He seems really happy! 😍 Nature really fits him 💙
I'm literally sobbing. I was lucky enough to see Avi perform with Pentatonix, and then 2 years later, I got to see PTX again with Matt. He did great, but everyone still misses Avi...
#TeamAvi
I love the guitar in this and his humming is beautiful😭💚
He looks so at peace in this video💜💜💜💜
This popped up in my recommendation😭 it made me cry again, I dont know why 😢 I miss avi with pentatonix💔😭
you can hear him smiling. my heart just left my body.
This is a perfect recording of this song! Avi's voice is so haunting!
Наконец-то 😊 Очень давно жду новые видео😊 Очень рада, слышать снова этот великолепный голос и душевное исполнение 😊
Thank you so much!!! It’s been 5years but I still appreciate your kind words thanks once again for listening to this.
This is the most purest thing i've watched all day....*tears*
I appreciate him doing what comes from his heart and not continuing towards something that does allow him to pursue his musical expression of who he is..I actually love the Folk sound. Good for him! To know what you need and be able to pursue and express that genuinely is how we grow. He has more freedom to use his other tallets with instrumentation and I think it's rad
Omg I was in Avi's instagram and I saw a short clip of this and I was like "I want to see the full song" but I don't have facebook on my phone then I got the notification you posted it. God will bless you forever😂❤
Kyra sameee
If you search avi kaplan Facebook and go to his profile then to videos, it's there. I don't have Facebook either
OMG UR PIC THO 😂😂😂
Tyrone
Kyra same
This was one of my favourite songs by Ptx because Avi was the main lead there. It's so nice to hear just his voice now.
Love you 💜
Such a calm person. This is honestly so peaceful.
Shine your light Avi🙏🏻💞🌟🌻
We miss u
i cried... come back avi we miss u!! :)))))
OMG this video is a treasure!
I agree with u
What a deliciously talented unassuming hunk. Love to hear that beautifully deep and handsome voice. #Avilicious . He is so well suited to the amazing scenery.
I will always want to sob while watching this. He always makes my heart swell with happiness when I listen to this song. This cover will forever be apart of my life.
I MISS YOU AVI KAPLAN ;( COME BACK TO PENTATONIX YOUR THE BEST BASS BRO COME BACK!!
This is so beautiful. So stripped down and earnest. Love you so much, Avi.
I love Avi so much ❤️ And seeing him happy makes me very happy 😊❤️❤️
Avi has the voice of an angel, I'm so glad that he's still making music. He's my biggest inspiration and I really hope that he's happy
Avi voice really hit me hard man.. Love it and love him
So beautiful. His voice is just so beitiful. I miss him singing. I honestly think that Pentatonix does not sound right without Avi.
Evelyn Bryan I agree. They sound great, but it's as if some of the heart has gone out of the music. It's more commercial, mass market pop. Amazingly executed, of course, but it just doesn't speak to my heart. :'(
I thought it would be painful seeing things he's doing in his new life, but knowing he still values his past is comforting.
I'm crying because I miss him and that he is happy doing what he wants. I MISS YOU AVI!!!
BEAUTIFUL and calming! You go Avi! Your voice is magic! ♡
I'm literally weeping right now!!!😭😭
Thank You for posting this.
Honestly thought this song couldn't get any better. The uptick in Rhythm & the Slow Close. I think He Misses US... as much as WE'VE Missed HIM!!!
You can Hear his Smile. And he's only Just Begun his new Journey!!!
+1
I love him so much 💗😭🎶
I think I prefer this version. I love his acoustic versions. They just let his beautiful voice shine through.💚💚💚
Beautiful Easter gift
This video = nostalgia.
I love everything about this and it makes my heart ache at the beauty of this video. His smile.
Janet Johns Agreed!!! This much Beauty in one place is too much. More please? 😂
How he says "Stars" in the beginning. Gonna get him!
Not if I get em first lol. He is just too much with the song, the smiles and that voice.
Janet Johns He could create an entire EP w/ DVD box set recorded out in Nature (love the sounds of wind here & there... you can feel it) & I KNOW it would sell. & his voice... There!
Well we can go back and forth on this topic forever and would never disagree. He is simple the most amazingly talent man ever.🐉 💚💿
Love this! It was beautifully done with Pentatonix but this is also so beautiful. Thank you, Avi. We love you.
I really didn't sign up for crying let alone this. he's so happy 💕😭😭
beautiful voice.
but I don't see him happy.
but he wanted to do other things.
good to see him.
I miss him being in Pentatonixs though.
He seems so happy ❤️ I wish him the best of luck in his future 💕
Avi, I don't think you can understand how much this song has helped me in the last to years. Thank you for singing it for us... acoustic, or a cappella.
not me finding out 2 years later that Avi did a cover of my favorite PTX song in his own style I’m not crying you are
He wrote it.
I feel asleep to this💗💖☺ I miss Avi😢
Avi is always amazing,😃😄😅🎵🎼🎶🎙️🎸🎸
So beautiful. There just aren't enough words.
Avi, I've watched this over again and you still get me teary eyed. I liked this song before but you touched it again and made it more beautiful! "I'm standing by!"
I'm crying so hard, Avi I miss you soooo much but I'm glad your happy 😢😭😭
Thanks for upload. this is so amazing: Avi, Guitar, Mountains everything is perfect 💚💚💚💚💚💚🏔🏔🏔🏞
Makes me sad, but that humming is beautiful.
6 months late but I still love that he is happy and still connected to PTX
his ability to make me cry is justtt.. ugh
I'm still here and it also still hurts like hell knowing avi sang this after leaving ptx.
Happy birthday Avi love you man
It is so good to hear from avi again
I miss you Avi 😢 please come back to us 😖
I just love this man's soul and talent!!!🌻💚🌻💚🌻💚😃🤗
Avi in his element....I'm happy to see that he is following his heart 😊
BEAUTIFUL
#WeLoveAvi
what a wonderfully peaceful and earthy song, especially in the setting he's in.
Simply beautiful and tastefully arranged.
So very beautiful, both the music and the visual.
I Love this song so much 😍😍😍 it's my favourite song of all ptx songs 🤗😍
Emotional, as always
I just want to hug him
Janet Johns a lonnnnng time
Omg!!!!! I want to cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #ptxforever
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmYESGOOD.
what kind of voice i can't even it's just instantly soothing.
TEARS EVERYWHERE!!!!
Thank God for people like that are true to themselves
So beautiful
Never seen this one before! Always love finding new Avi songs! ❤️
i love him gosh this makes me wanna ball 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
I sang this song for beginning choir two years ago. Great to hear it this way.
This is lovely. Thanks Avi
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH AVI💔😥
Hey miss you and your voice its nice to hear it again
Beautiful Avi! I miss you ur awsome!!!!
Congratulations on the wonderful voice!!
I love this song and I love this voice.
Avi is such a natural gem 💎, compared to others in this scary and weird world.
Bruh, I just escaped this on Twitter, now my heart is struggling AGAIN 😖
BUT, it's a very beautiful video, no matter how many times I've seen it 😊
You are so talented. You remember me of cat Stevens. So great a voice and such a deep faith in it
I can't 😭😭😭
Love how you sing it I just melt every time I hear it
such a beautiful song by Avi
Very very especial