Avi Kaplan - House of the Rising Sun (Cover) (Live) - April 5, 2019

Avi Kaplan performed a cover of "House of the Rising Sun" during a livestream fundraiser for A Cappella Academy on April 5, 2019.

[kbutta]

I want a professional recording of this.

[dylanmcdowell]

The whistle is absolutely RIDICULOUS. I need to learn.

[BenAnderson]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you Avi. My father was a strong, silent, strict Finnish man. He rarely showed emotion, unless it was anger, and though he has changed much over the years, he was certainly not known for his ability to entertain. However, on rare occasions, he would pick up my mom's guitar and play like it was his calling. And on even fewer occasions, he would sing. His voice was deep and powerful, and through his songs he would show hints of the emotion my family rarely witnessed. This song, Rising Sun, was one that he sang. Your rendition brought goosebumps to my skin, and took me back to those moments when my father had shared a piece of his heart. Thank you again for singing it. Your voice is a gift brother, and I have always enjoyed hearing it.

[MrEcto]

That was probably the cleanest whistling I have ever heard

[agh]

You can feel this man's voice in your bones.

....and who knew? He can whistle too!

[jamesmckinney]

Are you fricken kidding me!! How talented is Avi?

[cindychurch]

Avi. Your voice was made for this song

[dorothyrosenberg]

I was distraught when you left Pentatonix; but your incredible solo career has proven the wisdom of this decision. The simplicity of a a deep male voice with a guitar is magical. Your voice and extraordinary whistling make this rendition unique. Thank you.

[lindalafountain]

OMG I can't believe I had to wait 72 years to hear this man sing, I have just discovered him and now I can't get enough. I hope he will be making many more albums before I die and then I wont go if I can't take them with me. I haven't loved a sound this much since the Beatles.

[LethallyBlonde]

Why is it I hear this deep, velvety, rich voice blasting through my headphones and my whole demeanor just flips sunny side up? That's how you know his voice is angelic. Please never stop creating greatness. He is so genuine. You can hear it clearly in his voice. My day has been made. Thank you so much, Avi, for making this cover.

[anitahickson]

I was so sad when Avi left Pentatonix - but I feel now that it was absolutely the right decision for him. This is the absolute best version of this, my favourite song, I have ever heard. Plus Avriel and the Sequoias rendition of "Hey Ya" is fantastic. He doesn't need any validation from me, but my heart is bursting with pride for him.

[j_burke]

So happy to see Avi. I’ve missed him since he left Pentatonix.

[naturlichich]

Oh my gosh I waited so long for him to cover it and now HE FINALLY DID IT!! I'm the luckiest guy in the world rn

[octaviusthecrafter]

He is the only man I have seen who can smile and whistle at the same time.

[Blackevo]

That. Was. Awesome! Mate, you even whistle like a boss!

[artchic]

Even his whistling is otherworldly and fantastic!

[davekennedy]

Might be my favourite rendition of this classic. So many popular songs are sung in keys that only dogs can hear. We baritones need to see more of this.

[leonielson]

You know, I was sorry to see him leave Pentatonix, but good God man, keep going your own way. Let me go check Amazon Music for your album.

[katiemcgrath]

Omg that whistle came out of NOWHERE. And it was AMAZING. I really really want him to put a pro recording of this up on Spotify cuz I would totally be listening to it on loop. The whistle just ties it all together and makes it so interesting to listen to.

[libbypotts]

Hubba hubba he is Eye candy and ear candy. Your voice is definitely a gift from God