Geoff is a master at adding seamless bridges to a song. You must watch the video called.. Original Big Iron V Geoff Castellucci's cover. Geoff adds original bridges, lyrics & melody to the song. Please do a reaction video to it. You will see the comparison between the two. Also do a reaction video to..Big Iron ( Marty Robbins ) Award Winning Short Film. At the end it shows who the Ranger is that killed Red. It is 15:32 long.
I am really enjoying your Voiceplay & Geoff reactions, you get so involved & excited with the videos, it is refreshing & intoxicating, love your personality, positivity & breakdowns. thank you
Marty Robbins had a purity in his tone. Not very many vocalists dared to take him on. I'm so glad Geoff did! He put the bumps on this old goose. Super!!
I think that Geoff pays a big time tribute to Marty here, and I hope he revisits him one fine day, but not right away. He likes to alternate serious with fun and playful. I would love to hear him tackle Roger Miller some time. Maybe King of the Road, but better still, either "You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd" or "Dang me" or Chug a lug. Thanks for the detail. There are some opera singers out there who don't like popular music, and you definitely aren't one of them.
Geoff is a master story teller in song. I've heard some of his spoken story telling videos but I do prefer these ones in song. He's so much more than a singer.
Another wonderful and information R&A, Daniel. Thank you for pointing out yet more reasons why I should appreciate this song and Geoff as an artist. I love your enthusiasm and delight. I'll see you in your next! Cheers
Love the additional music and lyrics that he added. So, we're going with fried chicken, eh? Oddly enough, I understood the analogy completely. Thanx for helping me recognize more of the brilliance of this arrangement. If you want more fried chicken, check out his version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Trust me!
I do understand your enthusiasm about Geoff's arrangements. And your explanations are very interesting and easy to follow. And we can see all of your feelings on your face😂. But in the end i think it's just wonderful music sung by an outstanding singer/performer/musician with a voice out of heaven☺️.
Hola desde Argentina... Que hermosa sensación de felicidad y entusiasmo que transmites!!!... Geoff es extraordinario y explicado por ti es aun mejor... Me encantan ver tus reacciones porque llenan de alegria mi dia .. muchas gracias!!! Un abrazo a la distancia!!😊
Geoff's patreons suggest songs for Geoff to do. As a patreon, I get to watch the "behind the scenes" videos of his creations. Wathcing the BTS for this one, Geoff didn't seem exactly excited about doing this song, but he really killed it! Evidently, there have been requests for him to cover "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot, and he said he would never do it. I'm not sure why he's so adamant about covering these ballads; he does so well with them.
Thanks for this. Curious about your opinion: people often say they think Geoff's low notes are showing off, but I see it differently. To me, his job is to arrange beautiful music AND to entertain. And what I see on reactor channels is that he consistently makes others smile/laugh/act delighted just as he makes me do. I don't see music as an abstract search for perfection, but for communication. From that perspective, he isn't showing off, he's doing his job. You are a professional musician, what do you think?
i haven't seen many people saying that it's showing off. But my opinion, for what it's worth, is this: If you've got it, flaunt it. Why does he do it? Because he can. He always wanted to be able to and now he can. And because he knows his fans love it. If you watch any old live show you hear the girls squealing any time he hits a low note. So of course he does it.
He has a rare fach (voice type) which is a true bass. I believe not utilizing the notes he has trained, refined, and is capable of using well would be a disservice to both himself and his audience. As I've mentioned in this video, he doesn't rest in that region of his voice when performing but rather utilizes those deep notes as accents to the overall musical cadence and piece itself. The only times I've heard Geoff sing mostly low notes in a song is when he is performing with VoicePlay where there are other vocalists to give contrast in vocal ranges. Singing everything in one register of your voice can get stale pretty fast, regardless of how great it sounds, and Geoff absolutely recognizes this, which is why he has practiced and refined his voice and range to be as dynamic and large as it is. To comment on your other point, there definitely are musicians that seek perfection in their music. I wouldn't say that is necessarily a bad thing if you can gather that intense energy of perfectionism and utilize it in a way that promotes excellence in any given field and inspires others to cultivate their own craft. Yes, it absolutely has its pitfalls one can get easily lost in but if you have followed a path that has a proven track record of working for you, then there's no reason to not pursue it. That said, in Geoff's case, I can't comment on what he is trying to execute for his audience or for himself since I haven't listened to any interviews or have sat down with him one-on-one to discuss his intentions and driving force through music; however, just through my own impressions of the work I've heard from him thus far, it genuinely seems like he has a grounded understanding of his voice and limitations and does everything he can to keep expanding his skill and knowledge in order to execute more advanced levels of vocal performance and demonstrate them in fashions that speak to him as an artist (which can vary from being whimsical and playful in his theatrical performances, to heavily intense and everything in between). Every artist has their own view of how their art should be approached and for Geoff, I think he does an exceptional job showcasing his skill he has developed over the years, alongside his intrinsic talent, and channeling it towards producing high-quality performances of which many can appreciate.
A pianist will hit low notes on the piano for rounding the chords, accent points, and as a finishing statement on a piece...like "the end." He has a major chunk of the piano covered, so why not use his voice the same way?
@@goodeveningstories So eloquently put, thank you! Yes, I've heard people complain that a low note isn't "necessary" in some song or another -- as if there's a rule about it. Considering how many people take pleasure in Geoff's performances, I'm happy to acknowledge that is a tiny subset of listeners.
I just discovered your VoicePlay/Geoff reactions, and am currently bingeing them. This one is my favorite so far; you point out so many interesting tidbits, such as the discussion about the use of wind noise. Thank you for sharing with us!
Great reaction! I can listen to Geoff all day as well!! Amazing artist! Another you might enjoy - unless you want to hold off and do a Christmas time theme of reactions, is Blue Christmas. His wife Kathy appears in this and he does such a great job as solo Geoff at a laundromat. Its great and I would love to hear that you think of it all!
You like stories? You might want to check Nightwish. It's a symphonic metal/folk metal band from Finland with one of the greatest female vocalists on the planet Floor Jansen.
Daniel, I’d love to ask a favor. On your breakdowns, you comment how a singer ‘spins’ a note(?)word(?), I’ve never head that term before, would you explain that ,please? And can anyone-even us that cause cats and dogs ear’s to bleed when we sing-learn how to do it? Enjoy your day. Stay safe and stay well. 😎🤙🏻✌🏻🖖🏻
When I say "spinning a note," I more imply the "spinning" of breath and breath control is something almost anyone can learn (with the exception of those with severe lung problems). I use the term "spinning" to give more detailed imagery, but what I'm explicitly referring to is vibrato or rapid pitch fluctuations. For any wind instrument or voice, learning how to master the techniques for breath control is imperative to achieve mastery. It sounds more intimidating than it is but it does take a while for most people to allow it to become second nature so the performer's brain can focus on other elements of a performance instead of focusing on instructing your body to produce the most supported sound possible
On the way you were mentioning the softwr pronunciation of a "p" sound and helping it flow. I feel like this originated in my choir days, but i get the visual of skipping a rock across a pond. The rock just lightly touches the water before carrying on, and the only real confirmation it even happened is that we see the light ripples in the water. Same idea. Just barely touching the consonant before the music carries on, and the alight ripples of sound in the air are the only evidence it happened.
i would LOVE to here your reaction/analysis to monserrat caballe and freddie mercury doing barcelona. it was to be, or it was, the official song for the 1992 summer olympics. there is also golden boy and how can i go on
Geoff is a master at adding seamless bridges to a song. You must watch the video called.. Original Big Iron V Geoff Castellucci's cover. Geoff adds original bridges, lyrics & melody to the song. Please do a reaction video to it. You will see the comparison between the two. Also do a reaction video to..Big Iron ( Marty Robbins ) Award Winning Short Film. At the end it shows who the Ranger is that killed Red. It is 15:32 long.
I am really enjoying your Voiceplay & Geoff reactions, you get so involved & excited with the videos, it is refreshing & intoxicating, love your personality, positivity & breakdowns. thank you
Marty Robbins had a purity in his tone. Not very many vocalists dared to take him on.
I'm so glad Geoff did! He put the bumps on this old goose. Super!!
Geoff also does poem narrations. They are amazing. So beautiful with his deep calm voice.
I love watching your reactions! To see the pure joy you get out of music is delightful! I think you are absolutely adorable! Love, a Texas Grandma
Marty Robins was a great story teller. Geoff did him proud. I love what Geoff does to make the old songs fresh and his own.
I think that Geoff pays a big time tribute to Marty here, and I hope he revisits him one fine day, but not right away. He likes to alternate serious with fun and playful. I would love to hear him tackle Roger Miller some time. Maybe King of the Road, but better still, either "You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd" or "Dang me" or Chug a lug. Thanks for the detail. There are some opera singers out there who don't like popular music, and you definitely aren't one of them.
As an addendum to your metaphor (or was in an analogy?), I think one could simply say that Geoff's music is fresh, delicious, unique and satisfying?💙
Geoff is a master story teller in song. I've heard some of his spoken story telling videos but I do prefer these ones in song. He's so much more than a singer.
Now we just need Geoff to do all 417,832 verses of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Geoff could do it and keep it interesting.
Another wonderful and information R&A, Daniel. Thank you for pointing out yet more reasons why I should appreciate this song and Geoff as an artist. I love your enthusiasm and delight. I'll see you in your next! Cheers
I don't know what else to say about Geoff?!!🤷♀️ He is simply one of the best and very attractive!!👍🫶💋 One would be enough for me!😂
Love the additional music and lyrics that he added. So, we're going with fried chicken, eh? Oddly enough, I understood the analogy completely. Thanx for helping me recognize more of the brilliance of this arrangement. If you want more fried chicken, check out his version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Trust me!
Fried chicken works for me 😂Great reaction/analysis. I think this has displaced my favorite Geoff song pushing "Saddle Up" down into second fav now.
"Big Iron" was a Marty Robbins song.
It'd be interesting if Geoff covers "El Paso" someday.
I was telling my sister the same thing last night. Another story song.
@@kelleyoneal2578 They were both in Robbins' concept album "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs."
I do understand your enthusiasm about Geoff's arrangements. And your explanations are very interesting and easy to follow. And we can see all of your feelings on your face😂. But in the end i think it's just wonderful music sung by an outstanding singer/performer/musician with a voice out of heaven☺️.
Hola desde Argentina... Que hermosa sensación de felicidad y entusiasmo que transmites!!!... Geoff es extraordinario y explicado por ti es aun mejor... Me encantan ver tus reacciones porque llenan de alegria mi dia .. muchas gracias!!! Un abrazo a la distancia!!😊
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Geoff is an excellent story teller whether singing or speaking. Love this!❤
This creation by Geoff is full of nuances. Thanks for highlighting the ending consonants which I hadn't noticed.
Geoff's patreons suggest songs for Geoff to do. As a patreon, I get to watch the "behind the scenes" videos of his creations. Wathcing the BTS for this one, Geoff didn't seem exactly excited about doing this song, but he really killed it! Evidently, there have been requests for him to cover "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot, and he said he would never do it. I'm not sure why he's so adamant about covering these ballads; he does so well with them.
Thanks for this. Curious about your opinion: people often say they think Geoff's low notes are showing off, but I see it differently. To me, his job is to arrange beautiful music AND to entertain. And what I see on reactor channels is that he consistently makes others smile/laugh/act delighted just as he makes me do. I don't see music as an abstract search for perfection, but for communication. From that perspective, he isn't showing off, he's doing his job. You are a professional musician, what do you think?
i haven't seen many people saying that it's showing off. But my opinion, for what it's worth, is this: If you've got it, flaunt it. Why does he do it? Because he can. He always wanted to be able to and now he can. And because he knows his fans love it. If you watch any old live show you hear the girls squealing any time he hits a low note. So of course he does it.
He has a rare fach (voice type) which is a true bass. I believe not utilizing the notes he has trained, refined, and is capable of using well would be a disservice to both himself and his audience. As I've mentioned in this video, he doesn't rest in that region of his voice when performing but rather utilizes those deep notes as accents to the overall musical cadence and piece itself. The only times I've heard Geoff sing mostly low notes in a song is when he is performing with VoicePlay where there are other vocalists to give contrast in vocal ranges. Singing everything in one register of your voice can get stale pretty fast, regardless of how great it sounds, and Geoff absolutely recognizes this, which is why he has practiced and refined his voice and range to be as dynamic and large as it is.
To comment on your other point, there definitely are musicians that seek perfection in their music. I wouldn't say that is necessarily a bad thing if you can gather that intense energy of perfectionism and utilize it in a way that promotes excellence in any given field and inspires others to cultivate their own craft. Yes, it absolutely has its pitfalls one can get easily lost in but if you have followed a path that has a proven track record of working for you, then there's no reason to not pursue it. That said, in Geoff's case, I can't comment on what he is trying to execute for his audience or for himself since I haven't listened to any interviews or have sat down with him one-on-one to discuss his intentions and driving force through music; however, just through my own impressions of the work I've heard from him thus far, it genuinely seems like he has a grounded understanding of his voice and limitations and does everything he can to keep expanding his skill and knowledge in order to execute more advanced levels of vocal performance and demonstrate them in fashions that speak to him as an artist (which can vary from being whimsical and playful in his theatrical performances, to heavily intense and everything in between). Every artist has their own view of how their art should be approached and for Geoff, I think he does an exceptional job showcasing his skill he has developed over the years, alongside his intrinsic talent, and channeling it towards producing high-quality performances of which many can appreciate.
@@goodeveningstorieswell said, well said indeed... 🎉❤
A pianist will hit low notes on the piano for rounding the chords, accent points, and as a finishing statement on a piece...like "the
end." He has a major chunk of the piano covered, so why not use his voice the same way?
@@goodeveningstories So eloquently put, thank you! Yes, I've heard people complain that a low note isn't "necessary" in some song or another -- as if there's a rule about it. Considering how many people take pleasure in Geoff's performances, I'm happy to acknowledge that is a tiny subset of listeners.
Your analyses of what make these songs so appealing are very enjoyable. Thank you.
You enhance every piece of music you choose to present. Entertaining, informative, and, oh, so charming!
It's really nice to watch someone who really enjoys music. I can tell you are one of them,,,,,, very pleasing,
Thanks for the in-depth review. As always, your excitement is contagious, and your analysis gives greater depth and understanding to what we've heard.
I just discovered your VoicePlay/Geoff reactions, and am currently bingeing them. This one is my favorite so far; you point out so many interesting tidbits, such as the discussion about the use of wind noise. Thank you for sharing with us!
Great reaction! I can listen to Geoff all day as well!! Amazing artist! Another you might enjoy - unless you want to hold off and do a Christmas time theme of reactions, is Blue Christmas. His wife Kathy appears in this and he does such a great job as solo Geoff at a laundromat. Its great and I would love to hear that you think of it all!
You like stories? You might want to check Nightwish. It's a symphonic metal/folk metal band from Finland with one of the greatest female vocalists on the planet Floor Jansen.
Daniel, I’d love to ask a favor. On your breakdowns, you comment how a singer ‘spins’ a note(?)word(?), I’ve never head that term before, would you explain that ,please? And can anyone-even us that cause cats and dogs ear’s to bleed when we sing-learn how to do it? Enjoy your day. Stay safe and stay well. 😎🤙🏻✌🏻🖖🏻
When I say "spinning a note," I more imply the "spinning" of breath and breath control is something almost anyone can learn (with the exception of those with severe lung problems). I use the term "spinning" to give more detailed imagery, but what I'm explicitly referring to is vibrato or rapid pitch fluctuations. For any wind instrument or voice, learning how to master the techniques for breath control is imperative to achieve mastery. It sounds more intimidating than it is but it does take a while for most people to allow it to become second nature so the performer's brain can focus on other elements of a performance instead of focusing on instructing your body to produce the most supported sound possible
@@goodeveningstories Thank you, I appreciate such a quit response
On the way you were mentioning the softwr pronunciation of a "p" sound and helping it flow.
I feel like this originated in my choir days, but i get the visual of skipping a rock across a pond. The rock just lightly touches the water before carrying on, and the only real confirmation it even happened is that we see the light ripples in the water.
Same idea. Just barely touching the consonant before the music carries on, and the alight ripples of sound in the air are the only evidence it happened.
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i would LOVE to here your reaction/analysis to monserrat caballe and freddie mercury doing barcelona. it was to be, or it was, the official song for the 1992 summer olympics. there is also golden boy and how can i go on