If you've followed Pentatonix for a while, you've noticed how incredible they are as a group as well as how talented each member is individually. Avi Kaplan, the bass, is no exception to this. His rich, warm voice has captivated the hearts of many over the years, myself included. When I found out he was releasing a solo album called "Avriel and the Sequoias," my reaction was, well:

On April 29, he released "Fields and Pier" on his Youtube channel, and I gotta say, this is everything I could ask for from him. And that's because it is him.

This folk-style song is a tribute to the first style of music he fell in love with. The gorgeous nature shots reflect the times in his childhood that he spent growing up in the mountains. Also, if you pay attention, you'll notice that there's almost an equal amount of shots focusing on him while the rest focus on his surroundings. He doesn't like being the focus of attention, opting instead to share his world with us, and he did just that in this song.

Avi put his heart and soul into this. Although the full album hasn't been released yet, we can expect to hear and learn more about him through the rest of his music. This music video reminded me why he's one of my favorite artists. He's honest, humble, soulful, and heartfelt. It's a powerful experience when an artist bears their heart through song, and listening to his music is no exception.

I can't wait for his album to come out. If this is just a taste of what's to come, we're in for a real treat.