• Source: Floating on a Dream

      • Floating on a Dream is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Avi Kaplan, released on May 20, 2022, through Fantasy Records. It is Kaplan's first studio album since his departure from the a cappella group Pentatonix in 2017. The album is entirely produced by Shooter Jennings, and features a guest appearance from Joy Williams.


      Background


      On May 12, 2017, Avi Kaplan announced that he would be leaving the a cappella group Pentatonix after six years. In a video announcing his departure, Kaplan stated that although he enjoyed being in the group, he found it difficult to keep up with their schedule, which required him to spend less time with his family. His final show with the group was held at the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction, Vermont, on September 3.
      Before his announcement, Kaplan began releasing music as an independent artist under the name Avriel & the Sequoias. His debut solo project Sage and Stone was released on June 9, 2017. After leaving Pentatonix, Kaplan parted ways with their label RCA Records and continued to release solo music. On November 5, 2019, he announced his second solo project I'll Get By, which was scheduled to be released on January 24, 2020. Its release was delayed to February 28 due to Kaplan signing with Fantasy Records.
      On November 15, 2021, Kaplan released the album's lead single "First Place I Go". He formally announced his debut studio album and released its second single, "All Is Well" featuring singer Joy Williams, on February 15, 2022.


      Critical reception


      In a positive review, Mark Engleson of Entertainment Focus praised Kaplan's "incredible voice; it’s going to stand out on any project he does. His songwriting and the production here serve to bring out its deep emotional power, making a for highly listenable and enjoyable album."


      Track listing


      All tracks are produced by Shooter Jennings.


      Personnel


      Credits adapted from Fantasy Records.
      Musicians

      Avi Kaplan – vocals, guitar
      Aubrey Richmond – violin
      Chris Masterson – guitars
      Daniel Ellsworth – piano, organ, synthesizer
      Jamie Douglass – drums, percussion
      John Schreffler, Jr. – pedal steel
      Joy Williams – featured vocals (track 8)
      Kaleb Jones – guitar
      Smith Curry – pedal steel
      Ted Russell Kamp – bass
      Technical

      Shooter Jennings – production
      David Spreng – recording, engineering
      Trina Shoemaker – mixing
      Pete Lyman – mastering


      Charts




      References

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