Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair - Peter Hollens & Avi Kaplan

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2014
  • Best Version of this song on the internet. Avi Kaplan is ASTOUNDING.
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    Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair - Peter Hollens & Avi Kaplan
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  • @DruidBarbariansCampfire
    @DruidBarbariansCampfire 9 років тому +2153

    It really _is_ all about that bass.

    • @kaitlynsmith3290
      @kaitlynsmith3290 8 років тому +8

      Haha😑😑😑

    • @averygrace4209
      @averygrace4209 7 років тому

      :/

    • @mysam4504
      @mysam4504 7 років тому +42

      Mixonne * Correction- ***WE*** 're all about ***THAT*** Bass- that bass named Avi Kaplan. 😜

    • @ruthe.2292
      @ruthe.2292 5 років тому

      Obviously.

    • @SeptemberAdam
      @SeptemberAdam 11 місяців тому

      At the risk of sounding dogmatic, with a capella....man....ya gotta have that BASS!
      FOUNDATION in music.
      Oops, think I did dogmatic here. Oh well.

  • @nekolodion
    @nekolodion 8 років тому +2391

    When Avi hits those low notes, my headphones begins to vibrate
    ... I honestly cant..

    • @orionkw7373
      @orionkw7373 8 років тому +3

      same

    • @figglies
      @figglies 8 років тому +107

      When I actually got to go to a Pentatonix concert, (which I knew I NEVER WOULD) His voice ACTUALLY deeply shook my entire chair and went through my whole body! I was seven rows behind the pit even!

    • @crystalfien3334
      @crystalfien3334 6 років тому +9

      Me too my speaker broke;)

    • @ianadcock7119
      @ianadcock7119 6 років тому +33

      When he hits the low notes
      I start vibrating

    • @strawbarely6367
      @strawbarely6367 6 років тому +2

      I like ya profile pic

  • @elijah1339
    @elijah1339 6 місяців тому +58

    9 years ago and it still sounds just as beautiful as the first time I heard it✨

  • @monsieurpickles9230
    @monsieurpickles9230 5 років тому +2612

    I feel so bad for Peter. He did such an amazing job in this song, but everyone is gushing over Avi.
    Avi is an amazing singer and a wonderful, rich bass.
    But let's not forget Peter can sing tenor and his voice is clean like a bell.
    They both killed it in this song.

    • @heavenbound32566
      @heavenbound32566 4 роки тому +62

      Monsieur Pickles Yes indeed, Peter is amazing ... but Avi steals the glory of this song.

    • @Wolpher
      @Wolpher 4 роки тому +13

      Your Hollens apologist

    • @fangdire9614
      @fangdire9614 4 роки тому +12

      Monsieur Pickles Peter is banging and can sing like an angel

    • @thesovietscam2581
      @thesovietscam2581 4 роки тому +7

      True plus in misty mountains the regular version by peter he hit some very low bass notes

    • @emilycassidy7619
      @emilycassidy7619 4 роки тому +21

      I think it's mainly cause the last time he worked with a tenor (pentatonix) Avi was more underated lol

  • @darthy0da
    @darthy0da 9 років тому +1726

    Avi needs a solo career. Holy crap I could listen to his voice forever.

    • @mrfluff1014
      @mrfluff1014 9 років тому +42

      He doesn't need a solo career, he is in pentatonix. Although he is talented enough to be a solo artist.

    • @darthy0da
      @darthy0da 9 років тому +93

      MrFluff101 But I want to listen to him sing entire songs on his own. I love him in Pentatonix, but I'd love to hear a whole album of just him.

    • @hoshihu
      @hoshihu 9 років тому +17

      ***** Well he was talking about making a solo album, so there's a chance we can listen to him soon! ;)

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street 9 років тому +14

      I think a solo album may well be on the way perhaps this year... He's hinted at it a few times on twitter... I love to hear him sing in PTX, but likewise, would appreciate a solo/collaborative album from Avi. In the words of the Wicked Witch, "I'm melting..." [but in a good way ;o)]

    • @hoshihu
      @hoshihu 9 років тому +17

      Helen Ayres I've just listened to this song again and I could really imagine Avi doing solo songs like Peter. His voice is gorgeous, especially when multiplied! :D

  • @kerirek
    @kerirek 9 років тому +3327

    Alternative title for this video: Cute Guys with Beards and Really Nice Voices Make You Wish You Had Black Hair

  • @reynolds794
    @reynolds794 6 років тому +766

    Avi could play a villian in a Disney movie this instant. Can you imagine that voice singing one of Disney's iconic bad guy songs?

    • @bobjoe109
      @bobjoe109 4 роки тому +48

      I'd love to see him sing Hellfire or Be Prepared

    • @kittencuddles45
      @kittencuddles45 4 роки тому +11

      Duuuuuuuuude

    • @lishgray1099
      @lishgray1099 4 роки тому +10

      This needs to happen!!!

    • @levipabst776
      @levipabst776 3 роки тому +9

      I think that Geoff Castellucci would be a bit better suited for that. His speaking voice is lower and more intimidating, but he has the low smoothness that Avi has.

    • @galaxywolf500
      @galaxywolf500 3 роки тому +2

      OML. IMAGINE HIM SINGING BE PREPARED

  • @evydroog7970
    @evydroog7970 6 років тому +2297

    Guys please imagine Avi singing misty mountains from the hobbit 🌄

    • @ceciliahahn2487
      @ceciliahahn2487 6 років тому +85

      he sang it several times, though not complete. Just look in youtube

    • @MS-nz8ue
      @MS-nz8ue 6 років тому +9

      Evy Droog he does part of it

    • @Rich-gd4fc
      @Rich-gd4fc 6 років тому +65

      Peter did it with Tim Foust, who absolutely nailed it.
      Tim is easily the best A Capella bass I've ever heard, with a 5+ octave range.

    • @neneg5092
      @neneg5092 5 років тому

      Evy Droog OMG that's the first thing i thought when i heard him hit that 1st low note

    • @socalclippers1
      @socalclippers1 5 років тому +10

      Him and Foust could've been awesome.

  • @waiting2beRESCUED9
    @waiting2beRESCUED9 7 років тому +1618

    I am a simple person. I see Avi, I watch the video.

    • @mr.maddapper6952
      @mr.maddapper6952 7 років тому +16

      Sarah Lewanski Is avi the only reason you watched this video?

    • @fatboyoficiale
      @fatboyoficiale 6 років тому +17

      Do you need more?

    • @xultra_violetx
      @xultra_violetx 5 років тому +2

      Saaame girllllll

    • @lubino7777
      @lubino7777 4 роки тому

      You are a simple perosn, you see comment with lot of likes and you ll write it too (y)......

    • @vtori00
      @vtori00 4 роки тому +1

      You are a simple person, you use the most generic comment ever.

  • @khalilahware2717
    @khalilahware2717 8 років тому +2018

    tenors always woo and excite the girls but the bass takes them home ;)

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 8 років тому +31

      +khalilah ware Yup. You need both of them.

    • @Songovstorms15
      @Songovstorms15 8 років тому +25

      +khalilah ware What if your a baritone? :/

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 8 років тому +4

      Songovstorms15 Baritone is a bass.

    • @Songovstorms15
      @Songovstorms15 8 років тому +82

      bar·i·tone
      /ˈberəˌtōn/
      noun
      1. a male singing voice between tenor and bass Eugene Grewing

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 8 років тому +33

      Songovstorms15 The baritone line is written in the bass clef. It's labeled B2 (bass 2) on sheet music. Baritones that can sing the tenor parts do so and call themselves 2nd tenors, like myself.

  • @NikoPorter
    @NikoPorter 6 років тому +740

    One of the things that makes Avi so incredible is that he’s got such a smooth sounding voice AND he’s a bass. Usually basses have rougher and bigger voices (which isn’t necessarily bad) but Avi has this sweetness and relaxed sound to him that makes him so great to listen to

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 5 років тому +37

      Niko Porter
      YES EXACTLY. I personally don’t like the sound of the regular bass voice, but Avis is so gentle and soothing as well as low and deep. It’s perfect :)

    • @sarahkleimeyer3792
      @sarahkleimeyer3792 4 роки тому +50

      His voice is like expensive chocolate!

    • @jowolf2187
      @jowolf2187 4 роки тому +21

      That's partly because a lot of the guys who people think are basses are actually baritones - and it's kinda pushing it for us to get our voices that low so it gets that kind of breathy, growl-esque tone to it (it happens to me and most of the other guys I know who try to go lower than we are technically able to). There's also a darker harsher tone present in the lower range period, so it's just naturally present when guys who have that really low range. I have to assume that Avi is classically trained, because he can hit notes a lot higher than many basses (and that only comes with training and years of practice) and he has learned to smooth out that natural grit that other basses tend to embrace (for example Tim Foust legit sounds like a cross between thunder and a wolf's growl).

    • @liambreen7892
      @liambreen7892 3 роки тому +18

      Jo Wolf Avi is classically trained and also majored in opera in college. I think one thing that helps him have such smooth, relaxed low notes is the fact his talking voice is very low as well, so the notes are comfortable

    • @meuboui
      @meuboui 3 роки тому +2

      Why do you look like Rick Astley ?????

  • @squeet4596
    @squeet4596 7 років тому +1134

    Peter sounds like he's lamenting to a late lover while Avi sounds like he's singing to God himself.

  • @deadlydoedle
    @deadlydoedle 9 років тому +639

    Imagine Avi singing misty mountains.

    • @SamsonGaming98
      @SamsonGaming98 9 років тому +27

      He has

    • @otdtyh
      @otdtyh 9 років тому +57

      MegaGamerman23 imagine it complete with good quality and no one screaming (though i can't blame them) :)

    • @Briselance
      @Briselance 9 років тому +20

      MegaGamerman23
      Really?! Damn. Why not a duet of the Hobbit's songs with Pete and Avi? With their voices, it would be even more awesome.

    • @the-kris5554
      @the-kris5554 7 років тому +13

      Tim Foust pulled it off pretty good too though :P

    • @VirgoGoddess90
      @VirgoGoddess90 7 років тому +60

      imagine him singing The Sound of Silence

  • @BillyDrakePianoMan
    @BillyDrakePianoMan 8 років тому +1409

    Before I even listen to this, I need to turn on the Turbo Bass. Avi, the living, breathing subwoofer.

    • @finnegannn
      @finnegannn 8 років тому

      Lol

    • @timl9883
      @timl9883 8 років тому +11

      +Will Drake You need to listen to Tim Foust from Home Free, he can hit lower notes than Avi, and Avi can get pretty low

    • @zeet.1508
      @zeet.1508 8 років тому

      Yup

    • @syllavr4584
      @syllavr4584 8 років тому +3

      +ageek didit Tim's lowest note it either an F1 or F#1. Can't remember. Avi's lowest is a G#1. Tim is amazing

    • @timl9883
      @timl9883 8 років тому +2

      +Syllavr I read that Foust has a range of G0 - A5

  • @dommybomb
    @dommybomb 6 років тому +1116

    i just came here after seeing the last perfomance avi was in with PTX, and hearing him solo right here just lets me know he's gonna do great things wherever he's headed. Goodness, his voice put me in a trance.

    • @coraslieker5207
      @coraslieker5207 6 років тому

      Dommy Bomb i

    • @PRw1zard
      @PRw1zard 6 років тому +12

      It's his vocal range and those eyes!

    • @pentatonya1778
      @pentatonya1778 6 років тому

      Dommy Bomb Did you attend PTXVT??? 🙋

    • @pia508
      @pia508 6 років тому +10

      you can listen to him solo with his little cute band avriel and the sequoias ^^

    • @pentatonya1778
      @pentatonya1778 6 років тому +1

      Pianist He's got a slowed versions of "Standing By" & "Sweet Adeline" posted on his FB also. 👍😎 SOO good.

  • @Eraneth
    @Eraneth 6 років тому +259

    Hi Peter, I don't know if you'll ever see this comment, but I just want to say that this cover has changed my life. Ever since I moved from my home of 12 years, I've felt empty and out of place. Every time I listen to this, I feel secure. This is my go to song if I'm ever having a bad day or even just wanting to listen to the beautiful harmonies. Thank you for everything you do and thank you Avi for joining Peter.

  • @emeliakate8719
    @emeliakate8719 7 років тому +452

    I love that Avi has two different ponytails going on

    • @annalenaz5641
      @annalenaz5641 5 років тому +12

      Emelia Kate thx, thought i was the only one who noticed! Now i‘m glad someone else did as well 🙈

    • @pepperfox9063
      @pepperfox9063 4 роки тому

      Thought it was three
      One is very low, one in the middle section and one very high. Oo

  • @the-kris5554
    @the-kris5554 8 років тому +518

    I love when Avi goes from really high pitch, to the lowest point, that voice range

  • @alexandraboaru
    @alexandraboaru 5 років тому +248

    Avi is the Jason Mamoa of acapella

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  5 років тому +64

      #YAS

    • @gailseatonhumbert9199
      @gailseatonhumbert9199 3 роки тому +11

      Looks like Mamoa too now are the comments on his livestreams. Slight size difference though. 🙂

  • @janelleruiz0027
    @janelleruiz0027 3 роки тому +63

    "So Avi, what should your hairstyle be?"
    Avi: Yes.

  • @hunterarmontrout8038
    @hunterarmontrout8038 8 років тому +733

    Who else thinks Avi has the best voice for a opening theme for a video game? like his voice is SO amazing that it'd be perfect XD

    • @Juliana-jm9sy
      @Juliana-jm9sy 8 років тому +1

      yeess!

    • @nim777yt7
      @nim777yt7 8 років тому

      he have a incredidible voice that I never listen

    • @themelonsoup
      @themelonsoup 7 років тому +18

      I want to hear him do the Halo opening!

    • @noodlesl-_-l
      @noodlesl-_-l 6 років тому +7

      Taylor Armontrout
      One word: Skyrim

    • @noodlesl-_-l
      @noodlesl-_-l 6 років тому

      Daggeira
      Y E S

  • @beybaktube10
    @beybaktube10 7 років тому +584

    2:12 I think I have officially felt what an "eargasm" feels like O_O

    • @korycarterby5050
      @korycarterby5050 6 років тому +3

      Me too

    • @Tri_monster
      @Tri_monster 6 років тому +18

      beybaktube10 don't forget 2:31

    • @cintiamarques2637
      @cintiamarques2637 5 років тому +1

      YESSS

    • @JeanBrink1971
      @JeanBrink1971 5 років тому +3

      I know!! 😱🤤🔥

    • @nickbruhguy9421
      @nickbruhguy9421 5 років тому +10

      y’all if you listen closely to the “haaaaaa” at about 4:28 that right there is a G#1 which is a few tones lower than the low notes in avi’s solo

  • @eaglefly0823
    @eaglefly0823 5 років тому +130

    Avi Kaplan’s bass voice is legendary.
    Peter hollen’s voice is so clean as well.
    This music vid left me in awe.

  • @bwaypunk
    @bwaypunk 6 років тому +1570

    This makes me cry because I miss Avi in pentatonix

    • @bobbymcgee8990
      @bobbymcgee8990 6 років тому +29

      We'll never stop missing Avi :'(

    • @Tri_monster
      @Tri_monster 6 років тому +2

      Bailey Marie same

    • @EddieBoy_Leigh
      @EddieBoy_Leigh 5 років тому +32

      Music Audios oh yeah same. The new guy is great too, but to me, he can’t replace him

    • @petratadic7699
      @petratadic7699 5 років тому +37

      Agree. Kevin and Avi were "meat and potatoes"; without potatoes it will never be the same😔

    • @saikikusuno1037
      @saikikusuno1037 5 років тому

      I do

  • @l.j.1417
    @l.j.1417 7 років тому +533

    Haha avi sings and my entire bedroom starts shaking.

    • @foamywrath77
      @foamywrath77 6 років тому +3

      Lilli Mogen I shake the neighbors house 7.1 surround

    • @MS-nz8ue
      @MS-nz8ue 6 років тому +2

      Lilli Mogen turn down your speaker dude... You're gonna go deaf

    • @AbolishedMind
      @AbolishedMind 6 років тому +4

      It isn't the only thing shaking *-heart trembles-*

    • @najrenchelf2751
      @najrenchelf2751 5 років тому +2

      Lillie Mogen, just like...
      InTeRpErEt ThAt As YoU pLeAsE... 😂

  • @livvyostrander1664
    @livvyostrander1664 9 років тому +2987

    ............ *casually dyes hair black*

  • @mdemers5574
    @mdemers5574 5 років тому +166

    I love Avi's voice so much!! The bass is just incredible. I miss him in Pentatonix... But seriously, Peter and Avi's voices together are heaven

  • @Imanstice
    @Imanstice 3 роки тому +16

    4:04 I forgot how to breathe. Avi and Peter are so perfect.

  • @angelnichols5408
    @angelnichols5408 8 років тому +171

    This song is basically a hot shower for the soul. Coffee in the early morning. Clean sheets for mid-summer nap. These two singing this song is the epitome of soothing.

  • @iansutton2218
    @iansutton2218 9 років тому +2593

    Am I the only one that wishes that I could have the low range of Avi?

    • @LucruxDCLXVI
      @LucruxDCLXVI 9 років тому +160

      What's so impressive is how smooth he sounds on those low notes. Most good bases can hit those notes, but I have never heard someone sound so smooth that low

    • @jacobkoetje3679
      @jacobkoetje3679 9 років тому +26

      No I use to wish the same thing put then I put years and years of practice (about 4) into deepening my voice. and while I don't have as much timbre or (for lack of a better word) sexiness I can hit all of the notes in his range

    • @iansutton2218
      @iansutton2218 9 років тому +20

      I a teenage guy, and my voice is done changing, but it's not done developing yet, so I sometimes get some pretty hilarious cracks out of it still. My lowest note that I've ever hit was an A flat 2 i believe, which is the second A from the left on a piano. Scratch that (This edit made quite a bit later) it's an F# 1. Whoo hoo

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +227

      Oh gosh no... I wish it too!!!

    • @jacobkoetje3679
      @jacobkoetje3679 9 років тому +17

      Mr Peter Hollens, Your Range is already perfect :D but all it takes is practice :D

  • @marygarrettengman564
    @marygarrettengman564 6 років тому +91

    AVI HIT A SPECIAL NOTE ON WHERE SHE "STANDS". CAUSED A CHILL IT WAS SO GREAT A SOUND.

    • @Rachy91
      @Rachy91 3 роки тому +5

      Honestly one of my favorite moments in the song!!

    • @liambreen7892
      @liambreen7892 3 роки тому +3

      @@Rachy91 the crescendo was perfectly done

    • @nikkibanning176
      @nikkibanning176 2 роки тому

      Yes, the crescendo gives us a glimpse of his operatic voice❤️

  • @hell9780
    @hell9780 5 років тому +53

    That quiet g#1 at the end is so hard to hear, but once you hear it, it's majestically impossible to unhear

  • @devinathomas5211
    @devinathomas5211 9 років тому +180

    I seriously love Avi

    • @devinathomas5211
      @devinathomas5211 9 років тому

      Why u say that?

    • @devinathomas5211
      @devinathomas5211 9 років тому

      Yes u?

    • @devinathomas5211
      @devinathomas5211 9 років тому +3

      Lol its kool...Avi is from pentatonix

    • @zionmerkac9730
      @zionmerkac9730 9 років тому +5

      Amber Isla Pentatonix is an acapella group that gained there fame from a game show which hooked them up with a production company and now cover songs and occasionally make their own. I encourage you to watch some of their videos.

    • @OrdinaryLatvian
      @OrdinaryLatvian 9 років тому +10

      I'm a totally straight guy, but I would love to fall into his arms as he embraces me and we ascend into a planar form.

  • @BookWormLA
    @BookWormLA 8 років тому +669

    can you fall in love with a voice alone? Avi why do you make me ask these questions?

    • @logalogalog
      @logalogalog 7 років тому +2

      I did with Meav.

    • @BookWormLA
      @BookWormLA 7 років тому +1

      logalogalog Yaaaas

    • @Mi-xy9ny
      @Mi-xy9ny 7 років тому

      BookWormLA if you have to ask...

    • @schaferolsen
      @schaferolsen 6 років тому

      Yeah, both Avi and Meav - enchanting voices belonging to not so enchanting people.

    • @bustin9549
      @bustin9549 5 років тому +2

      Luckily since he's avi you won't have to JUST fall in love with his immaculate voice, he's perfect

  • @naomitiefenbrunn2857
    @naomitiefenbrunn2857 Рік тому +9

    I've been repeatedly returning to this song for the past eight years. Mesmerising. Chills every single time at 2:28

  • @npilot4445
    @npilot4445 Рік тому +8

    I wish that Avi did a few more of these choral style / free style pieces. His voice is sublime in this, along with Peter. :)

  • @akseytemme5456
    @akseytemme5456 9 років тому +294

    Avi! All Pentaholics please stand up!

  • @Xweetke
    @Xweetke 9 років тому +86

    I've wanted to paint my hair black since I don't know how long... and now... I'm going to run to the stores like a maniac. LOOK PETER LOOK AVI I MADE MY HAIR BLACK PLEASE LOVE ME! XD

  • @anticonformity100
    @anticonformity100 2 роки тому +81

    It's nice knowing that people are keeping 200+ year old songs alive and people still appreciate it as much as ever

  • @NiNaeNae
    @NiNaeNae 6 років тому +27

    When Avi Looks & Innocent But Like A Killer At The Same Time 😭 Fan Girling Much

  • @graciebeauregard8345
    @graciebeauregard8345 8 років тому +251

    Avi's voice is so wonderful and rich

  • @abigailkrauss437
    @abigailkrauss437 9 років тому +223

    3:37 I got choir nerd chills...

    • @joshgirndt4896
      @joshgirndt4896 8 років тому +16

      +Abigail Lantz I got them at 3:57

    • @bread1022
      @bread1022 7 років тому +8

      Abigail Lantz the entire song gives me chills

    • @patrickshannon5973
      @patrickshannon5973 6 років тому

      Sang in my highschool chorus for four years and I still get those after being almost 12 yrs out

    • @karlakountzjohnson8853
      @karlakountzjohnson8853 5 років тому

      SAME!!

  • @rachelreyna5820
    @rachelreyna5820 6 років тому +52

    My heart melts every time Avi sings.

  • @armenhovhannisyan5505
    @armenhovhannisyan5505 Рік тому +16

    The precision in Avi's voice is one to admire. Every vibrato, every riff... Speechless. His tone as well... Huge inspiration.
    EDIT: Done talking about the bass (Avi speaks for himself), Peter is my favorite tenor in the community. Best version of this song on the internet indeed, and my favorite acapella cover of all time.
    I've listened to this for at least 30 hours cumulatively, no exaggeration. Great job.

  • @knuxbro4316
    @knuxbro4316 8 років тому +167

    Your eyes are gorgeous, guys.
    Just... thought I should say so since, like, there are no comments about it like... why??

    • @finnegannn
      @finnegannn 8 років тому +6

      They do have really pretty eyes
      To me Avi's Eve's look like water that has somehow burst er into flames
      Peter's look like an island ocean
      Clear and blue

    • @knuxbro4316
      @knuxbro4316 8 років тому +6

      +Herp the Derp I can see where you're coming from
      Avi's eyes remind me more of a charred emerald or something, but your description's prettier!!
      Peter's eyes are definitely a crystal ocean lol

    • @BambaZillah
      @BambaZillah 8 років тому +4

      +Knux Bro they also use a circular light around the camera to get that white circle effect on their iris. which adds more detail and make them even more beautiful

    • @caronamala438
      @caronamala438 5 років тому

      Knux Bro when that guy was talking at the end. I didn't even hear what he was saying. His eyes were speaking to me. Even when I played it again.

  • @xLostSunrise
    @xLostSunrise 8 років тому +138

    Avi is a beautiful bass. 😍

    • @Tri_monster
      @Tri_monster 6 років тому +3

      xLostSunrise the best voice I've ever heard, there's no voice I love more

  • @MrWolverineToYou
    @MrWolverineToYou 6 років тому +29

    I love how Avi changed his hair for his different parts, that's attention to detail

  • @nevannarence6542
    @nevannarence6542 3 роки тому +2

    wow. just wow. talk about a range like peter. both have an awesome range avi is just lower octaves great compliment

  • @dlamar5533
    @dlamar5533 9 років тому +212

    Avi either looks like a puppy dog or an axe murderer, there is no in between.
    faaaaaaav :)

  • @BEmma977
    @BEmma977 8 років тому +829

    Excuse me while I go invest in some black hair dye brb..

    • @teejmcall9442
      @teejmcall9442 8 років тому +1

      +Kawaii Hater Slayer I think it might count

    • @azkahV9432
      @azkahV9432 8 років тому +20

      He was talking about me. My hair is naturally black.

    • @niamhkmcg
      @niamhkmcg 8 років тому

      Same tho

    • @jessataylor3462
      @jessataylor3462 8 років тому +6

      +Az Viqar I'm a ginger.... So.…😬😬

    • @Skrugger55
      @Skrugger55 8 років тому +3

      +Jessa Taylor maybe peter should do a song just for you for your red hair =3

  • @sveagol7155
    @sveagol7155 5 років тому +86

    Because everyone talks about Avi:
    Peter Hollens is an amazing singer! He sings very low as well as (for a man) very high notes. Of course, Avi is one of the best bass-singers i ever heard, and Peter doesn't hit as low notes as him, but still, Peter is incredibly good.
    There will always be someone who is better than him, but if you look at his songs and remember that everything is sang by him, you see how much and in how many different directions he can sing.
    (I am sorry if i made any mistakes, but english isnt my native language)

    • @ethanbroussard
      @ethanbroussard 3 роки тому +8

      I know this comment was posted 2 years ago but I just wanted to say your English is really good

  • @veronicajones3161
    @veronicajones3161 5 років тому +148

    you two need to collab again soon! this is beyond perfect

    • @cat_kingslayer3232
      @cat_kingslayer3232 4 роки тому +1

      Veronica Jones 🧐 You should probably watch David Larson and David Kahn’s version then. It’s much more consistent and intact.

    • @leaarinwarkentine
      @leaarinwarkentine 3 роки тому

      @@cat_kingslayer3232 I'm quite confused by what you meant. Consistent? Intact?

    • @cat_kingslayer3232
      @cat_kingslayer3232 3 роки тому

      @@leaarinwarkentine I’m not sure why I used that particular wording. So many months ago. I find that the extra harmonies etc they’ve added actually make the song disjointed and it doesn’t flow as well. Not to mention, they changed up two specific areas near the beginning verses , basically rendering their potential awesomeness as now Void. And they don’t do well about bringing out the emotional aspect of it at all. I much prefer David Larsen and David Kahn’s version.

    • @mariawilliams4941
      @mariawilliams4941 Рік тому +1

      There are no words, please work together again

  • @PeterHollens
    @PeterHollens  9 років тому +1400

    My duet with Avi Kaplan from Pentatonix is finally up! - Please give this a listen and share it with your friends and family! :-)
    All sounds made by the human voice. ---> Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair - Peter Hollens & Avi Kaplan

    • @theultimateultron34
      @theultimateultron34 9 років тому

      AMAZING PETER XD
      you do an amazing job

    • @theultimateultron34
      @theultimateultron34 9 років тому

      sweet, 1st to reply XD

    • @mattmassaro4880
      @mattmassaro4880 9 років тому +7

      Nice job Peter and Avi. Can't wait to hear more.

    • @ArhyDemon666
      @ArhyDemon666 9 років тому +4

      Великолепно. Спасибо за видео.

    • @romyj4241
      @romyj4241 9 років тому +5

      Amazing! This is perfect. Thanks for sharing those beautiful minutes with us. ;) Hugs from Germany.

  • @ezreth
    @ezreth 8 років тому +521

    Everyone is talking about their own black hair but Avi has black hair too. Maybe its a song about loving yourself as much as you love someone else.
    JK HES TALKING ABOUT ME AVIOUSLY

    • @amyhoover9
      @amyhoover9 8 років тому +13

      +Alex Elsner I see what you did there lol :D

    • @MichaelBoyer213
      @MichaelBoyer213 6 років тому +10

      Actually, it's a folk song with disputed origins. It's from either the Appalachian range of US, or from Scotland according to Wikipedia.

    • @passionatelyme7980
      @passionatelyme7980 6 років тому +1

      Alex King This should get a lot more likes!!! LOL love it!

    • @bobbymcgee8990
      @bobbymcgee8990 6 років тому +3

      This comment gives me life

    • @kelliwilson517
      @kelliwilson517 5 років тому +3

      Plot twist... Peter is singing about avi! LMBO

  • @helenachevallier128
    @helenachevallier128 2 роки тому +4

    The Hollens and the Avi,
    When they are both full grown,
    Of all voices in the world,
    Their voices bear the crown
    O, the rising of the sun,
    And the running of the deer
    The playing of the merry organ,
    Sweet singing in the choir

  • @blackfiresacrifice
    @blackfiresacrifice 6 років тому +49

    Avi has such a wonderfully expressive face

  • @D4ncingD4wn54
    @D4ncingD4wn54 8 років тому +146

    "Check out Avi" oh I DO IT'S HARD NOT TO

  • @elohssa5019
    @elohssa5019 9 років тому +13

    I've never heard a bass voice sound so amazing. Avi's voice literally sounds like a bow being pulled across a double bass' strings. So much body and resonance.

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +6

      Kyle Szpyt Yup. It's unfair. He's just too good!

  • @kyandenton
    @kyandenton 3 роки тому +13

    2:04 that high to low transition gets me every time

  • @pajarowalking
    @pajarowalking 6 років тому +22

    Hearing/seeing Avi sing bass is a spiritual experience

  • @TenSecondSongs
    @TenSecondSongs 9 років тому +621

    What an arrangement! Awesome job, man.

    • @Gobroyol
      @Gobroyol 6 років тому +4

      Ten Second Songs TRUE STORY

    • @katetjuhtina8656
      @katetjuhtina8656 5 років тому +6

      Wow! Didn't expect to see you here

  • @madmadammeag5141
    @madmadammeag5141 8 років тому +107

    Avi Kaplan is one of the sexiest men I have ever seen. That voice sends tingles up your spine.

  • @Miss_Myth
    @Miss_Myth 4 роки тому +39

    They both have fantastic tones and phenomenal ranges, I'm just astonished at how gorgeous their **blend** is! That's tough to do!

  • @auntiemaria1465
    @auntiemaria1465 4 роки тому +15

    Wow Peter Hollens & Avi Kaplan together what harmony! I miss Avi Kaplan in Pentatonix but he's doing absolutely wonderful as a solo singer. And to have Avi & Peter together in perfect harmony is heavenly. Thank you gentlemen for giving us such a beautiful sound.

  • @emilyperez3176
    @emilyperez3176 7 років тому +162

    AVI
    he is so perfect
    and peters icy blue eyes
    omg
    breath taking
    fangirl over here!!!!

  • @W4ldgeist
    @W4ldgeist 9 років тому +41

    3:37 the perfect moment, love the harmonic play. Instant chills :D

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +13

      I adore that part too! Thanks Waldgeist

    • @W4ldgeist
      @W4ldgeist 9 років тому +4

      ***** It sounds like from a medival chant, or choral.

    • @Jarmessay
      @Jarmessay 9 років тому +1

      Waldgeist And 4:01 I'm just finished.
      I think it's because this piece is originally a lovely Irish celtic piece (at least from what I know of it). Somehow, simple harmonies just work so well. :)

  • @juanellobo283
    @juanellobo283 Рік тому +1

    At the time, I had seen this video the first time when I was a teenager. I had my tablet, the dog next to me, and everything was so good.
    Now my mother has been dead for a year, I’m working, but I’m having a hard time smiling. My friends have all gone their way. When I see this video, it’s a lot of happiness that comes back all at once. Thank you

  • @datboi6174
    @datboi6174 4 роки тому +12

    Avi, the goddamn deity of smooth, effortless bass vocals.
    And their voices blend VERY well in this song... it'd be really cool to hear them both do more songs together. I would buy an album by these two if they made it.

  • @sushi-slice
    @sushi-slice 7 років тому +592

    Welp, time to dye my hair black.

  • @Briselance
    @Briselance 9 років тому +43

    Damn ... Avi has such a deep voice.

    • @thranduiloropherion5038
      @thranduiloropherion5038 9 років тому +6

      You should hear his note he hits in Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairies off of PTX's Christmas album

    • @Briselance
      @Briselance 9 років тому +1

      Thranduil Oropherion
      I shall try to find it and listen ot it, Your Highness.

    • @brendanabrahamson4608
      @brendanabrahamson4608 9 років тому +2

      Thranduil Oropherion
      He hits a low Db in Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and it's absolutely beautiful. At the last note of this song, however, is a 4th below that. An amazing Ab. It's very hard to hear, but with headphones you can make it the growling that the note produces. Maybe with better headphones I'd be able to hear it more clearly..lol

  • @rasenshuriken9076
    @rasenshuriken9076 Рік тому +11

    This was like a deep-tissue massage for my soul. Thank you so much for putting this into the world, Peter and Avi!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  Рік тому +4

      I'm so thrilled to hear that our version of this song resonated with you and provided some soulful relaxation. This means a lot to me and Avi! 😍

  • @Chiquita_Bunny
    @Chiquita_Bunny 6 років тому +46

    I showed this to my mom today and she absolutely loved it. Her eyes got so wide when Avi sang. She also thought Peter you were amazing

  • @offplayYouTubes
    @offplayYouTubes 7 років тому +96

    I just had an eargasm with Avi's base notes

  • @j.lahtinen7525
    @j.lahtinen7525 9 років тому +25

    This was quite wonderful. I just recently discovered Pentatonix through the react series, and even though I don't normally listen to the kind of music they tend to cover, their vocal ability and arrangements were enough to make me want to listen anyway. I was especially impressed by Avi, so found this video through searching for more stuff by him - now I discovered Peter Hollens. What a great pairing, this duet. :)
    What I particularly like about Avi is that even though he's most famous for his lower range, when he sings in his mid to higher range, he has a really, really beautiful tone. His range is great, and none of it sounds strained.

    • @fanniebluteau1042
      @fanniebluteau1042 6 років тому

      J. Lahtinen Thank you for commenting this, it is very pertinent! 😊😁❤

  • @cashamac3932
    @cashamac3932 6 років тому +10

    Who else cried when they first heard this song? This is so beautiful. I am in love with Avi Kaplan!!

  • @khaliahall7072
    @khaliahall7072 4 місяці тому +1

    Still here and in awe 9 years later 🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @M1kaelJohansson
    @M1kaelJohansson 9 років тому +16

    Could there be a sexier, more gorgeous, goosebump-inducing Baritone/Bass duet ever?
    Probably not,

  • @W3g1b2d
    @W3g1b2d 7 років тому +208

    Funny how things work out. Found Pentatonix on the sing off, found Lindsey Stirling from Pentatonix, found Peter Hollins from Lindsey Stirling and now found Peter and Avi doing this. Listen to this every night to get my mind calm. Beautiful collaboration. Love the harmonies and i know it's the wonder of recording tracks, still it's only two people...

    • @hejouxah1269
      @hejouxah1269 4 роки тому +2

      It all came full circle : )

    • @clairebear1101
      @clairebear1101 4 роки тому +1

      Sorry, *hollens

    • @donnam5891
      @donnam5891 3 роки тому +2

      And then you should also check out Home Free

    • @morganmoses4314
      @morganmoses4314 2 роки тому +1

      @@donnam5891 YAS!! I was just gonna suggest Ring of Fire since that one features Avi as well!

  • @daveswort
    @daveswort 4 роки тому +5

    This two should have done a lot more collaborations. They complement each other so freaking well, Peter so clear and fresh, Avi so deep and smooth, they are a perfect combo

  • @alaynarangel4947
    @alaynarangel4947 Рік тому +2

    I keep coming back to hear Avi

  • @jkhpiano2904
    @jkhpiano2904 8 років тому +30

    Black Curly hair... Don't think there is a better thing in the world, really.
    Until I heard this song, that is.

  • @atrane365
    @atrane365 9 років тому +71

    ERMAGERD! PETER AND AVI!!!!!!!
    My fav. PTX member!!!!!!!!
    *fangasms, dies*
    OMG! Imagine Avi doing Misty Mountain! I don't think the internet could handle it!

  • @niaallen998
    @niaallen998 2 роки тому +3

    Avi makes me cry his voice is so beautiful some days it gets me off guard and I start tearing up only the best singers can make me cry lol

  • @cintiamarques2637
    @cintiamarques2637 4 роки тому +7

    i love how the soft voice of Peter and the voice of Avi are SO GOOD together

  • @Thawedbymaut
    @Thawedbymaut 8 років тому +813

    2:13 to 2:17 is where all the Avi fangirls lose their minds.

    • @caitfurnox
      @caitfurnox 8 років тому +89

      100%, my brain and ovaries are still recovering.

    • @123skateboarder1
      @123skateboarder1 8 років тому +47

      2:31 as well lol

    • @Hollymusicgirl
      @Hollymusicgirl 8 років тому +2

      +ThatPentaholicOnUA-cam oh most definitely

    • @morgenstern4.669
      @morgenstern4.669 8 років тому +9

      +Matthew Dubay I am a bass too, tho only 18, and that is the part in which I may assume I am gay or just overenvy of his voice. Still a plenty of years for maturing my voice, and maybe that sexy deepness will come. ;___;

    • @oprahftwinfree
      @oprahftwinfree 8 років тому +21

      +Matthew Dubay Why you gotta be sexist and say fangirls? lol...I ain't gonna lie, Avi makes me question my sexuality sometimes

  • @kale3563
    @kale3563 7 років тому +427

    Is it legal to marry a voice

  • @cicciacicciaaa9651
    @cicciacicciaaa9651 6 років тому +120

    2:12 - 2:40.
    OH. MY. GOD.

  • @boltfantasticated9705
    @boltfantasticated9705 8 років тому +215

    Avi's deep voice influenced how I sing. I tried to copy his voice during the video the first time I watched and I realized I sang A LOT better with a deep voice.

    • @boltfantasticated9705
      @boltfantasticated9705 8 років тому +10

      Does not mean I am a good singer now though. :(

    • @Baxocj
      @Baxocj 8 років тому +6

      i started out as a baritone with no way to get deep.... but my deeper voice sounds way better and feels more comfertable than my higher voice, so ive been training... LITERALLY TRAINING every day for like 1-2 hours to get deeper, so far ive made progress, i went from being able to hit a F with like total ease and have to work to get lower, Then down to a G and now i am able to go down to a E with ease. but still training... and when i say training, im talking like rocky style training lol.

    • @Baxocj
      @Baxocj 8 років тому +3

      ive also hurt myself trying to train many times lol, from my voice, to my throat, to my chest itself. or even my vocal chords or lymph nodes.... but if my lymph nodes hurt, then thats a good thing, it means im making progress.

    • @vsilverisisv
      @vsilverisisv 8 років тому +26

      your lypmh nodes have nothing to do with your voice. It's all about the thickness of your vocal cords and the amount of a particular type of testosterone that is released during puberty from your testes. That's why boys with good soprano ranges were castrated during the renaissance, to keep their voice from dropping in range. Training can help with lubrication to somewhat expand your range and in particular shorten the gap between head voice and chest voice, but unless you are naturally at least a second baratone, getting truly into the bass range is going to be extremely difficult.

    • @Baxocj
      @Baxocj 8 років тому +1

      Jorie Von Ohlen well ive also been sick so that might be why my lymph nodes hurt lol, but ive been doing SO much practice (from military push ups to strength my chest and neck) to humming meditation, each night for an hour or 2, because....well. when it comes to choral things, i love the bass the most of all, like i have nothing against tenors/sopranos, or any of that, but i just love the bass.

  • @mlwilliams12
    @mlwilliams12 9 років тому +30

    Ahhh yes Avi is my favorite member from Pentatonix. Thank you thank you thank you for this!!!

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +10

      He was certainly amazing to work with Melissa W

  • @estylim
    @estylim 6 років тому +15

    One. Of. My. Absolute. Favourite. Songs.
    LIVIN' FOR THIS VERSION

  • @khorrusvoa
    @khorrusvoa 4 роки тому +5

    I love these two voices together. Both have such great range, both are smooth and clean, and both have such awesome control, not to mention the fantastic blending. At LEAST 11/10.

  • @panic334
    @panic334 9 років тому +57

    Wow, both of you did a phenomenal job :)

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +17

      Thank you so much panic334

    • @panic334
      @panic334 9 років тому

      You're welcome, I am actually @Breanna_A89 on Twitter :)

  • @TheVedita91
    @TheVedita91 8 років тому +29

    Avi sounds so amazing... Like a true GOD!!!!

  • @lauriemccomas1578
    @lauriemccomas1578 2 роки тому +2

    O Avi, I've so missed that beautiful smile of yours.

  • @virginiadavidson7862
    @virginiadavidson7862 4 роки тому +9

    I love Peter's voice! I think I could listen all day to him sing! And together, Peter and Avi...I could never get tired of that sound!

  • @kurisucosmo7954
    @kurisucosmo7954 9 років тому +50

    I have been waiting for FOREVER for this! I'm still hoping you'll one day collaborate with all of Pentatonix, but for now, this is more than enough to satisfy me. Beautiful arrangement and vocals, as always, Peter. You and Avi sound magnificent together.

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому +11

      Kristine Silmaro I'm hoping too :) Thanks for watching!

  • @VictorCadoret
    @VictorCadoret 9 років тому +37

    Incredible... The anticipation for that baritone drop. Headphones on, volume up.

    • @francinehall6912
      @francinehall6912 9 років тому

      Merci ,vraiment incroyable cette voix...Comme tu le dis si bien dans le
      tapis :extraordinaire....Agape love!

  • @BlueAngel0751
    @BlueAngel0751 6 років тому +10

    Hauntingly beautiful.

  • @jessegirlb
    @jessegirlb 3 роки тому +7

    I absolutely LOVE getting to hear Avi singing in this low register. Such a great arrangement to highlight him. Both of them are AMAZING. Such intricate harmonies and dissonance. These kinds of complex madrigal pieces are SO hard.

  • @TheSmallzfry
    @TheSmallzfry 9 років тому +6

    My two favorite a cappella artists working together! Gotta love Avi's bass!

    • @Ginette-Poulpe
      @Ginette-Poulpe 9 років тому

      yeah ! there so awesome together !

    • @PeterHollens
      @PeterHollens  9 років тому

      TheSmallzfry Yeah you do, so good!