@@GeoffCastellucci You did way more than your best. Both of the videos this year are absolutely beautiful and amazing. I have been listening to both almost constantly since you guys put them on your patreons. Halloween is also my favorite holiday. I can listen to Halloween songs year around 😊
I was thinking the exact same thing with the leg tap that's actually one of my favorite things about this video and for all the reaction videos I've seen they probably didnt notice the leg tap because it's never been acknowledged in the reaction videos and only one reactor acknowledged zero being in the video and yet there was one reaction video that didn't even have zero in it so I kind of wonder what happened with that one
@@anneldamorris the "no Zero" video was a reactor who also is a patron, who reacted to the unfinished version the patrons got to watch early, where zero wasn't added in yet. the reactor contacted Geoff and Kathy afterwards and got permission to keep the reaction up.
The emotional changes really capture the jitterbug chaos of the character as he whiplashes through regret, sorrow, pride and more with a delightful mania. And that moonglow is amazing - really sets the scene!
Jack Skellington might "excel without ever even trying," but Geoff excels with dedication, creativity, and incredible attention to detail. Not to mention the years spent working to perfect his craft. So much respect and appreciation for all you do, Geoff! 💙 And of course the same goes for Kathy and the rest of the team! 🎃
What are you doing to us Geoff? *shakes head* You continue to amaze us BOTH solo and with the Geoffettes, bringing them in when they are needed, but letting them chill when they are not. You continue to grow as an artist, amazing us time after time, setting the bar again and again, and it is forever our pleasure to watch and listen. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for continuing to be you. ❤
I seriously can't right now. I mean, I expected the low notes. Even the subterranean notes. I mean, that's Geoff. But what I was not prepared for was the absolutely seamless and seemingly effortless register changes. From the basement to the penthouse and back. I can't imagine how much work went into being able to make those huge jumps.
You do realize that he is singing both parts, but not at the same time and not on screen. He's lipsyncing only to do the video, but lipsynching it ends up being.
@@nokomarie1963 I believe they're talking about when he's singing the lead part, and bounces back and forth between his upper and lower registers... they're not talking about the background vocals.
@@zarasha8220 I think they're suggesting that he sang the two registers separately and pieced them together for the video - which is possible, but knowing Geoff I believe he could actually do the transitions, which are what make this piece exceptionally impressive.
In 30 years of enjoying TNBC I have never heard a cover of Jack's Lament that I actually liked. For 30 years, only Danny Elfman could fill that role. But you, sir, have finally done it. Well done. Amazing work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Every time I listen to this, I fall more under its spell. Your connection to the song is so abundantly obvious in every detail, every expression and performance choice. We’ve seen you become someone new with a perfectly executed character voice, but that isn’t what’s happening here. This is so clearly your voice, but it’s also Jack’s, like there’s no difference between the two. And your voice is at its most beautiful, lightheartedly menacing when called for, then powerfully melancholic in a moment. It is magic reverberating through my soul and I am at a loss to express it properly.
Bonjour! The way Geoff transitions into a deep resonate chest voice to a light and floaty falsetto is incredible. Also the harmonies in the background make it so when Geoff sings in his lower register its even more dark and eerie, especially with the atmosphere. We also can't forget the costumes, makeup, and visual effects!
Well, Geoff is just Geoff but in this case his birth name is Jack or the real Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas adopted the different Jack which is Geoff.
Hi Castellucci the most pleasant bass singer ever lived on this our earth! Wanna say THANK YOU to comforting and supporting me in this difficult moment I am. Just wake up from surgery and your voice was the last and the first I've listened to before and after narcotics. I'm still full of pain drugs, but wanted to thank you for escorting me through my fears and pain! I appreciate you so much! You're my very favorite artist. Your music and voice means so much to me ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹 Now I'm going to heal and you will also be part of this. Maybe you don't care, but I hope you realize how important music and you are for many of us. You're the king!
It took five watch-throughs to catch the moment at 2:25 where Geoff taps his leg to summon Zero, just like Jack did in the movie! This is what I love about Geoff's videos, they're always bursting with tiny little Easter eggs (spider eggs?) so that with every watch-through, there's always something new to discover.
"There are few deny that what I do I am the best" that's very true from a singing standpoint - you're a gem Geoff!! Very glad we all exist in a time where we get to witness your amazing talent! You really outdid yourself with this one
This straight-up confirmed his status as being the best of the 3 major bass singers. An Eb1 in chest? The hell? And then a C5 2 minutes later that sounds really good? Insanity.
Geoff. It took me almost the whole time between the Patreon release and this public one to put into words how much I adore this cover! Initially all I could do was make unintelligible noises and squeaks, so I've managed to improve on that. 🤣 I agree with you in that this song is often overlooked when it comes to this soundtrack, but it's always been a favorite of mine. It's really beautiful, in a sadly creeptastic way. Jack is such a trichotomy of tragic hero, impulsive child, and scary monster. That being said, with this arrangement you *absolutely* found that perfect balance between the 'personalities' of Jack's mercurial nature. Visually, this is one of your more stunning videos. The set dressing and lighting give it *such* the right ambiance. The makeup and costuming are just enough to give us Jack without crossing over into caricature. And your acting? Top-notch. I absolutely *adore* this one, Geoff. Thanks again for letting me ride on the crazy train and Happy Hallowe'en! 💀🎃💕
This is brilliant from the arrangement to the acting to the staging, lighting, mixing, and videography, not to mention the singing. You crushed it, Geoff! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
О мой бог. Вот это голос! Вот это аранжировка! Всё продумано до мелочей и такая подача - обалдеть! Я влюбилась. Миллионов подписчиков вам и заслуженной славы.
Being a 57 year old HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo, I got to say you didn't just do this song justice, but you blew the lid off of it! I'm sure the red-headed maniac behind the song would be so proud! Keep doing what you're doing...even if it damages my brain from not being able to comprehend the awesomeness! SOOOO DARN GOOD!
My wife just started dancing to this and she is deaf and blind (she can hear sort of with her implants). She just told me that Jack's Lament is one of her two favorite songs. Excellent job with the entire production Geoff and his friends!
i would imagine with his range, she can actually feel his bass notes if you have the music loud enough, like feel the rumblings in her bones. i know i can. glad she and u like it!!
@@davidwilson3568 Actually the sound wasn't very loud and she was doing her craft work a few feet away when she suddenly started dancing which sort of surprised me. She said she could feel his deep bass. Normally when she is doing her craft work she is in her own world and at night she takes her cochlears off so she can't her a thing so when she started dancing I said oh, you can hear that?? and she said no but I can feel it so that made perfect sense. She's an amazing woman!
A lot of times those with hearing issues hear bass better. I have a soft voice so when I'm dealing with older people rather than stressing my voice I go a octave lower speaking.
Some of your best work, Geoff! This could seriously be a scene straight out of the movie. You perfectly captured Jack’s character! Love the mid-phrase octave jumps and the lovely tenor parts. The subs are delightfully smooth and rumbling. Fantastic work by everyone involved! ❤
I just keep coming back to this. I especially love the softness of the E1 at 1:43 - like, you wouldn't expect that note to sound so sad and expressive, but it does. Also, the way "screams" at 0:59 sort of fades out in this thoughtful, creepy way gets me every time.
He is Jack. He is Oogie. He is Frollo and Ursulla and Tamatoa. He is a dwarf, vampire, headless horseman, ghost rider, coal miner, and both the Haunted Mansion's host and caretaker. And let us not forget a beautiful Isabela. Geoff keeps proving he can play any role, especially the most important: a dad and loving husband.
In my opinion, Geoff is unique: a singer with an extraordinary range, an actor, a musician, a dancer, an arranger. Not to mention that he is a wonderful husband and dad. And just a good person: someone who loves animals can't be bad. How many talents one person has!
First hellfire and then Jack's lament right after? I have wanted these songs covered by our man for YEARS having both release so close to each other is so cathartic I can't wait to listen to it!
The more I watch this the more I see off how much effort Geoff put into this one right down to the makeup details. The shading in the ribs and the metacarpels add such realism to the character!
How? How does everyone always out-due themselves. The set, makeup, choreo, and arrangement, but the acting is truly something that’s how you know when someone is feeling their material!
My daughter and I we are absolute fans of The nightmare before Christmas...this is brilliant...the set, the make up...everything is just done right...not to mention your wonderful talent....just amazing
There was a kickstarter for it a few years ago from a playwright who had written a fully-adapted script, but it never got fully funded. It's a show that would really only be feasible in October and December, which are crowded show months already, and a show that's only going to have a chance of success 2 months out of the year is not going to go well. I think it's a fantastic movie to adapt into a play, but the logistics just don't work, sadly.
There kinda is, Danny Elfman took it on the road, film playing in the back but the songs performed live, Danny as Jack obviously, the guy that plays oogie was there too... it was an amazing experience
I absolutely love Geoff's voice in this song. A beautiful song sung by an incredible talented singer, the instrumentation is fantastic, the video is amazing. Thank you everyone who took part in making this masterpiece.
This blows the original completely out of the water. He brings so much personality to it, it makes me want to see him do the whole damn movie. Can't get enough of this delicious performance!
Я не перестаю это слушать. Каждый день, хотя бы раз мне нужно это услышать. Этот голос просто обволакивает и погружает в историю, а какой артистизм😮 мой любимый момент, когда в самом конце играет пианино, а Джек замечает снег😍
I'm impressed with this piece, Geoff! You have outdone yourself again. The video is stunning - you've captured that dark, colorless atmosphere with some splashes of orange of the "Halloween Town" so beautifully. The set is incredibly beautiful - you can really see the attention to detail. Your makeup is so good - the face, the bony hands and even the idea of a skeleton on your chest. I love the costume too - it's a nod to Jack Skellington, but in your own way. So great you worked in Zero and the snow!!!! The arrangement is so beautiful and well done - you've found just the right piano sound. I also think it's great that there are so few BGVs - it increases the feeling of loneliness. And now the vocals, Geoff, the VOCALS! I cry with joy when I hear that. You nailed the schizophrenic nature of Jack's voice and managed to give so much depth and ‘gravitas’ to his feelings of boredom, loss, despair and yet pride in his achievements. The dark, deep bass voice alternates with the sweet, high lulling, speaking and screaming - it's perfect!
Please in the name of all that is good, no live action rendition of this movie. One of the things that makes this movie so magical and special is that it’s claymation. It can never be recreated and Hollywood really needs to stop with all of these live actions of the classics.
This might be Jack's Lament but I hope you'll allow me to laud you (and Kathy) for this incredible production that you have made! This ranks among my favourite productions of yours. Not just halloween, but of all time. The amount of details in this that together form the perfect homage to Jack's Lament. This truly feels like it was a theatrical performance, or a scene from a live action version of the movie. What a beautiful arrangement you have made. Switching so expertly between the soft passages and the more manic ones. Your voice fits this song so much better than I would have been able to imagine, and you pull of an incredibly believable performance. You are Jack Skellington personified in this, and made the song more musically interesting to listen to. I have had this on repeat ever since we got this on patreon, and rewatching the video on repeat, I can't help but sing your (and Kathy's) praises. I am not sure you could have done a better job embodying him, other than doing it in stop motion. Although that one part after "I'm known, throughout England and France" with those shifty movements definitely looks like a nod to stop motion, and makes it extra spooky. What a gorgeous set you have created here, with that black and white feel and that pop of colour from those beautiful pumpkins (I love the one on the piano, it's adorable) Your outfit is also very well chosen, to not have a direct copy, as that is just something you never do, but it fits the role so well. Now to sing Rick Underwood's praises for that unbelievable make-up. The skeletal fingers are another very cool detail, and that face make-up blows me away. I also love the appearance of Zero and the snow!! How beautiful and wonderful. This is an incredibly impressive production for many reasons, and you really keep surprising me. Bravo, sir. I'm so glad to be a patron to get to support productions like this.
Smart person! And it’d be just as smart to find VoicePlay here and subscribe to their channel too. Geoff sings with them as well. They’ve done Oogie Boogie and Hellfire (from Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Geoff had the lead both times. And they have a few hundred other delightful songs as well - not a bum in the bunch.
🖤 If I were cursed and only allowed to listen to the same 8 seconds of music for the rest of my life, I wouldn't have to think about what I would choose: Castellucci taking off his head to recite Shakespearean quotations. Best vocal line I've heard in my entire life - Castellucci being a full masculine choir! 🖤 This so much is my favorite song and video since the release I've been listening to it daily multiple times and I won't stop!
Shoutout to Rick for this makeup! And geoff... Gosh! This is amazing! You are getting better and better in production etc and you can hear, that you are working on your range and skills constantly. So beautiful! Thank you for your content. It is always a Highlight 😄👏👏
I haven ´t seen in it yet, but i ´ve got tears in my eyes. I love the nightmare befor Christmas. And of course i love your music, voice, acting, humor and gentleness. Thanks from Czech Republic- Europe. ❤
@@GeoffCastellucci Amazing, so soft and tender to the point of being intimate. I was wondering if you would keep the spoken parts - typical of this song. But your version has more sadness in it of course the pain that Jack feels. I thought Sally (Kathy) would speak at the end like in the movie. Thank you for this magical experience.
This was amazing. I thought I knew Geoff's beautiful range by now, but the way he goes from super-deep to light and airy never fails to amaze me. And I love that Zero was in this...maybe he should have had Layne reprise his role as Zero. We all know how well Layne plays a dog, be it Zero or Maxn The makeup is incredible, and so spooky, and the lighting really accents it, so does the way Geoff moves. Already found my favorite Halloween video this year, folks! That is, unless Geoff does another one...
Speechless. I just heard him for the first time tonight. However there are no words I can think of to say how amazing hearing him and watching his videos is
This truly shook me to my core. I cannot get over this song, and your rendition of it is absolutely haunting. A true lament I feel I'll never get tired of 💛
Dude, I've got chills. The makeup was so flipping good, too. You're the literal Pumpkin King, I'll only accept you for the roll when Disney inevitably decides to do a terrible live adaptation 😁
Yes and yes I totally agree, I was thinking just the same, this guy is not only impressive for his voice which is supernatural low but also wherever he wants 😂 but his acting and general performance is outstanding no matter what he is doing, so he should have the chance to perform in the big screen no doubt.
My absolute favorite, often overlooked, song from NBC. And the dimension you add to it is just *chef’s kiss*. Not to mention the costuming and makeup - absolute perfection as always.
Geoff, this is an absolute masterpiece. I've listened to it a embarrassingly high number of times since it dropped on Patreon because it's just *so good*. This is definitely one of my favourite things you've ever done. Kudos to the lovely arrangement, amazing singing, incredible make-up, spectacular costuming and of course the beautiful and slightly creepy set. You and Kathy did such a marvellous job with all the little details. Shout-out to the BTS vid on Patreon for showing just how much work went into everything. I hope you're proud of this one, Castelluccis!! Happy early Halloween 🎃🎃🎃
I think this is his best single Halloween song. Literally Geoff I'd doing far better than Voice Play view wise. He is a phenomenon with his 5 octave range
Beautifully Spooky! And you did capture the essence of Jack very well. I have to point out the exceptionally wonderful use of your version of backup voices coming in on "no animal or man can scream like I can" along with the multiple 'exposure' image of you. Very schizo looking! And eerie! So much else is also spectacular. We all knew your voice would be up to it. But the way you arranged this, with your timbre going back and forth and the changes in range is really what 'sold' the many sides of Jack. Well, and you're acting. Ooo...forgot to mention the "I, Jack..." was very menacing!
My wife actually showed me this. Absolutely stunning performance. As a former Bass in Choir and having sung at Nationals, that voice work and especially the ability to convey the words so perfectly clear at low levels is extraordinary. Well done. I absolutely love this rendition!
Dear Geoff! Feel free to choose similar challenges! You have a beautiful and very special voice and a lot of work behind it! You brought the character, the feelings and the clarity of the voices fantastically. For all its lightness, this is a very difficult song technically. All the voices were in place and you crowned it with a wonderful acting! All in all: It turned out to be a stage masterpiece! 🥺👻🎃🎼❤
Your timing on all of the notes, were almost PERFECT with the movie, I know it's been a while since you put this video out, but I just timed it with the movie, you Geoff, are great in what you do and know WE will have nothing but greatness from you!! Great job! 😊
I know the Lyrics are part of the song but it fits Geoff so well. "There are few who deny, at what i do i am the best, for my talents are renowned far and wide" That should be Geoff's tag line :P he is just so incredible
Jack's character speaking as who he's always been & crying out as if a part of his soul is missing.....portrayed in 2 voices is brilliant! It's almost Jekyll/Hyde -ish. Except Hyde has been in control for a long time & now is sad, lonely, repentant... . Absolutely marvelous.
This has always been a really important song in my life. To hear this arrangement... To see this performance... It's stunning. Bravo, Geoff. This is one is at the top of my list. With your catalog of songs at this point, that's a hard feat to do. Keep absolutely crushing it.
I love the duality of your voice. Being able to switch octaves like that and have that range, you are truly gifted and wonderful. It’s awesome listening to you.
I have always loved this song. It sums up the dichotomy (trichotomy?) of Jack. I knew that this would be an amazing cover, but as usual I underestimated your brilliance. The attention to detail just is amazing. Your hands, even when skeletal, were so expressive. I love the way you just finger walked across the top of the piano. It just made the illusion of a skeleton hand so much more real. It must be from all those years of playing piano. Rick’s make up, as usual, was fantastic. You embodied (or unembodied) the character of Jack. Love the addition of Zero and that hopeful look on your face when the snow started coming down. Just two questions about the piano: why didn’t you have your bodybuilding sound guy help you lift that thing instead of tiny little Kathy? (She may be small but mighty. But there are limits .) And are you going to get that poor thing tuned? When you started playing it all I could think of was the behind the scenes of Shenandoah and that pained look on your face! 😖
I am Happy: to see so much talent in one man and his wife Sad: at your beautiful vocals about Jack's longing Terrified: at your repeated use of teeth-juddering, ancient-oak-tree low notes Awed: at the awesome music you and your team continue to produce, month after month, for us to enjoy. We love you, Geoff & Co!
Thank you Geoff, your voice is amazing❤ (as always)! Beautiful decor and arrangement. Oh and I just watched your interview with Tara Simon. I think everyone would love a food channel from you: just imagine watching your favorite singer prepare sandwiches, snacks, diner, etc or just Talk (maybe hum or sing) about food! 😋😍 And somebody find voiceplay a sponsor to make that sitcom
Oh my. You have so much more to hear for the first time! He also sings with a group called VoicePlay. They’ve done Oogie Boogie and Hellfire. (The second being from the Hunchback of Notre Dame). Geoff takes lead on both. Hope you had no plans for the rest of today! 😁
Every single bit of this is utter perfection. The costume, makeup, set design, visual effects.... all stunningly perfect. And oh yeah, there's also Geoff's gorgeous arrangement and perfect highs and lows (and of course subs)... but the best is how he didn't just perform the song, he acted and personified the character to perfection as well. Bravo Goeff and everyone else who helped make this production. Your attention to every detail musically, visually, etc... doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for this amazing piece!
Thank you so much for this song, I've been told for years my voice is too deep to even attempt anything like this, I was always told I sound like the guy from The Oak Ridge Boys. You have a new sub sir, excellent work.
This is a voice that lingers in your ears even after it ends.
The instant switch from sweet, light tenor to that bone-rumbling bass...listening to Geoff sing is such a beautiful mind-f*&k~
The duality of being both a wondrous Jack and an amazing Oogie. He is the Pumpkin king 🎃
Don't forget about Frollo from Hellfire yesterday 😊
I did my very best! 🎃
I liked this more than the original! I'd say you did more than your best. And I agree Everyone hail to the pumpkin king 👑 🎃
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You did way more than your best. Both of the videos this year are absolutely beautiful and amazing.
I have been listening to both almost constantly since you guys put them on your patreons.
Halloween is also my favorite holiday. I can listen to Halloween songs year around 😊
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I love how right before Zero appears we see Geoff tapping on his leg to call him, very subtle and cute detail
I was thinking the exact same thing with the leg tap that's actually one of my favorite things about this video and for all the reaction videos I've seen they probably didnt notice the leg tap because it's never been acknowledged in the reaction videos and only one reactor acknowledged zero being in the video and yet there was one reaction video that didn't even have zero in it so I kind of wonder what happened with that one
Just like the movie!
@@anneldamorris the "no Zero" video was a reactor who also is a patron, who reacted to the unfinished version the patrons got to watch early, where zero wasn't added in yet. the reactor contacted Geoff and Kathy afterwards and got permission to keep the reaction up.
Where??
I’ve watched this millions of times and never noticed before your comment! 🤯
That moment at 1:17 where he just turns into a completely different singer 0.o I'll never get used to that.
I actually jumped out of my skin. 🤣
My jaw dropped at that moment I was shocked.
@@celestinac1105 that's exactly what happened to me as well the first time i heard him sing... i was (still am) completely blown away!
Same 😭
It's like he ate a tenor. 😆
Adjectives DO NOT do this production justice...you feel it in your DNA. Thank you each and everyone involved....Salute!!!
Thanks!
@@GeoffCastellucci amazing work dude
Try some nouns, perhaps...
Wholeheartedly agree! That was incredible! 🤯🤯
Adjective about Geoff: he is a grave digger 6ft deep that he rise the dead from their graves.
The emotional changes really capture the jitterbug chaos of the character as he whiplashes through regret, sorrow, pride and more with a delightful mania. And that moonglow is amazing - really sets the scene!
Gotta love that moon!
@@GeoffCastellucciMoon is the best. Especially fool moon
LOW NOTE LIST:
0:15 - A1 Spoken Chest
0:18 - G1 Spoken Chest
0:21 - *Eb1 Spoken Chest* (WHAT!?)
0:37 - G1 Spoken Chest
1:01 - *F#1 Chest*
1:04 - C2 Chest
1:10 - Bb1 Chest
1:35 - G1 Chest
1:43 - *E1 Subharmonics*
2:09 - A1 Chest
2:19 - A1 Chest
2:32 - F#1 Spoken Chest
2:55 - *F#1 Chest*
3:10 - F#1 Chest (Breathy)
OMG GEOFF You decided to leave us shocked with your huge range!? Like what is that chest Eb1 and that mixed C5 on 2:15!?
Definitely the best work of yours!
like really whaaaa eb1 really
That Eb1 note confuses me so much,it sounds like Eb1 but it have the texture of an F#1,we need a solid confirmation from Geoff himself
I Hearded lots of E1 chest also
His first Eb1 chest
I really like doing the high notes. Don't get to do too many of those in my line of work.
1:17 made my heart literally melt😩 the switch up was crazy
He is a hybrid
Jack Skellington might "excel without ever even trying," but Geoff excels with dedication, creativity, and incredible attention to detail. Not to mention the years spent working to perfect his craft. So much respect and appreciation for all you do, Geoff! 💙
And of course the same goes for Kathy and the rest of the team! 🎃
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What are you doing to us Geoff?
*shakes head*
You continue to amaze us BOTH solo and with the Geoffettes, bringing them in when they are needed, but letting them chill when they are not.
You continue to grow as an artist, amazing us time after time, setting the bar again and again, and it is forever our pleasure to watch and listen.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for continuing to be you. ❤
THANK YOU!
@@GeoffCastellucci: we needed more of this songs but make it more creepier then dark of the darkness that terrifies us.
@@deanmarion5477yeah
@@cjcatcher2334 : same mind think alike
@@deanmarion5477 true true
I seriously can't right now. I mean, I expected the low notes. Even the subterranean notes. I mean, that's Geoff. But what I was not prepared for was the absolutely seamless and seemingly effortless register changes. From the basement to the penthouse and back. I can't imagine how much work went into being able to make those huge jumps.
I'd say they aren't as "effortless" as he makes them sound!
You do realize that he is singing both parts, but not at the same time and not on screen. He's lipsyncing only to do the video, but lipsynching it ends up being.
@@nokomarie1963 I believe they're talking about when he's singing the lead part, and bounces back and forth between his upper and lower registers... they're not talking about the background vocals.
This is the first vid i've seen of him, and that range is incredible. that last subterranean note probably caused an earthquake somewhere. 😁
@@zarasha8220 I think they're suggesting that he sang the two registers separately and pieced them together for the video - which is possible, but knowing Geoff I believe he could actually do the transitions, which are what make this piece exceptionally impressive.
In 30 years of enjoying TNBC I have never heard a cover of Jack's Lament that I actually liked. For 30 years, only Danny Elfman could fill that role. But you, sir, have finally done it. Well done. Amazing work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
How am I JUST discovering you???? That voice deserves to be heard throughout the world by as many people as possible!
Every time I listen to this, I fall more under its spell. Your connection to the song is so abundantly obvious in every detail, every expression and performance choice. We’ve seen you become someone new with a perfectly executed character voice, but that isn’t what’s happening here. This is so clearly your voice, but it’s also Jack’s, like there’s no difference between the two. And your voice is at its most beautiful, lightheartedly menacing when called for, then powerfully melancholic in a moment. It is magic reverberating through my soul and I am at a loss to express it properly.
Wow! Thanks!
Well said
THIS.
Bonjour! The way Geoff transitions into a deep resonate chest voice to a light and floaty falsetto is incredible. Also the harmonies in the background make it so when Geoff sings in his lower register its even more dark and eerie, especially with the atmosphere. We also can't forget the costumes, makeup, and visual effects!
Geoff was BORN to be Jack!!!!
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Well, Geoff is just Geoff but in this case his birth name is Jack or the real Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas adopted the different Jack which is Geoff.
Most beautiful Jack Skellington i ever seen
That "no animal nor man can scream like i can" was sooo amazingly haunting and beautiful, bloodly well done geoff
Wish he kept it all the way into the verse after would’ve been dope
Hi Castellucci the most pleasant bass singer ever lived on this our earth!
Wanna say THANK YOU to comforting and supporting me in this difficult moment I am.
Just wake up from surgery and your voice was the last and the first I've listened to before and after narcotics. I'm still full of pain drugs, but wanted to thank you for escorting me through my fears and pain! I appreciate you so much! You're my very favorite artist.
Your music and voice means so much to me ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹 Now I'm going to heal and you will also be part of this.
Maybe you don't care, but I hope you realize how important music and you are for many of us. You're the king!
It took five watch-throughs to catch the moment at 2:25 where Geoff taps his leg to summon Zero, just like Jack did in the movie! This is what I love about Geoff's videos, they're always bursting with tiny little Easter eggs (spider eggs?) so that with every watch-through, there's always something new to discover.
OH, I hadn't noticed that! Thanks for pointing it out!
I have easily watched it 10 times and I only noticed it because of your comment.
Jack's discontent is very human. A wonderful song and setting.
"There are few deny that what I do I am the best" that's very true from a singing standpoint - you're a gem Geoff!! Very glad we all exist in a time where we get to witness your amazing talent! You really outdid yourself with this one
This straight-up confirmed his status as being the best of the 3 major bass singers. An Eb1 in chest? The hell? And then a C5 2 minutes later that sounds really good? Insanity.
Somewhere, Shakespeare’s amongst the crowd, applauding the performance based on such a wondrous story.
Did you know that Shakespear was gay? 🤮
Боже,це фантастично! Слів немає, самі емоції... Грим, декорації і ГОЛОС!!! Браво Джефф,ви неперевершений
Geoff. It took me almost the whole time between the Patreon release and this public one to put into words how much I adore this cover! Initially all I could do was make unintelligible noises and squeaks, so I've managed to improve on that. 🤣
I agree with you in that this song is often overlooked when it comes to this soundtrack, but it's always been a favorite of mine. It's really beautiful, in a sadly creeptastic way. Jack is such a trichotomy of tragic hero, impulsive child, and scary monster. That being said, with this arrangement you *absolutely* found that perfect balance between the 'personalities' of Jack's mercurial nature.
Visually, this is one of your more stunning videos. The set dressing and lighting give it *such* the right ambiance. The makeup and costuming are just enough to give us Jack without crossing over into caricature. And your acting? Top-notch.
I absolutely *adore* this one, Geoff. Thanks again for letting me ride on the crazy train and Happy Hallowe'en! 💀🎃💕
The snow at the end (3:23) was a beautiful touch.
This is brilliant from the arrangement to the acting to the staging, lighting, mixing, and videography, not to mention the singing. You crushed it, Geoff! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Thanks!
I love that even with the lower voice you still make sure Jack sounds vulnerable in the softer parts.
О мой бог. Вот это голос! Вот это аранжировка! Всё продумано до мелочей и такая подача - обалдеть! Я влюбилась. Миллионов подписчиков вам и заслуженной славы.
Being a 57 year old HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo, I got to say you didn't just do this song justice, but you blew the lid off of it! I'm sure the red-headed maniac behind the song would be so proud! Keep doing what you're doing...even if it damages my brain from not being able to comprehend the awesomeness! SOOOO DARN GOOD!
My wife just started dancing to this and she is deaf and blind (she can hear sort of with her implants). She just told me that Jack's Lament is one of her two favorite songs. Excellent job with the entire production Geoff and his friends!
i would imagine with his range, she can actually feel his bass notes if you have the music loud enough, like feel the rumblings in her bones. i know i can. glad she and u like it!!
@@davidwilson3568 Actually the sound wasn't very loud and she was doing her craft work a few feet away when she suddenly started dancing which sort of surprised me. She said she could feel his deep bass. Normally when she is doing her craft work she is in her own world and at night she takes her cochlears off so she can't her a thing so when she started dancing I said oh, you can hear that?? and she said no but I can feel it so that made perfect sense. She's an amazing woman!
Deaf and blind? Damn, did you abduct that b*tch or something? How the hell does anyone trust anyone else when they can't see or hear anything?
Aww, What a sweet surprise thank-you for sharing this with us!
A lot of times those with hearing issues hear bass better. I have a soft voice so when I'm dealing with older people rather than stressing my voice I go a octave lower speaking.
Some of your best work, Geoff! This could seriously be a scene straight out of the movie. You perfectly captured Jack’s character! Love the mid-phrase octave jumps and the lovely tenor parts. The subs are delightfully smooth and rumbling. Fantastic work by everyone involved! ❤
I just keep coming back to this. I especially love the softness of the E1 at 1:43 - like, you wouldn't expect that note to sound so sad and expressive, but it does.
Also, the way "screams" at 0:59 sort of fades out in this thoughtful, creepy way gets me every time.
I'm completely in love with your voice in ways I cannot fully describe, those low notes are just hypnotic.
He is Jack. He is Oogie. He is Frollo and Ursulla and Tamatoa. He is a dwarf, vampire, headless horseman, ghost rider, coal miner, and both the Haunted Mansion's host and caretaker. And let us not forget a beautiful Isabela. Geoff keeps proving he can play any role, especially the most important: a dad and loving husband.
This is a masterpiece with perfect acting. (I love so much that the hands don't touch the instrument - ghost music.)
Aaaw, agreed! 😍
In my opinion, Geoff is unique: a singer with an extraordinary range, an actor, a musician, a dancer, an arranger. Not to mention that he is a wonderful husband and dad. And just a good person: someone who loves animals can't be bad. How many talents one person has!
And he is also a stone bust in a museum. :)
First hellfire and then Jack's lament right after? I have wanted these songs covered by our man for YEARS having both release so close to each other is so cathartic I can't wait to listen to it!
How fortunate are we to have Voiceplay yesterday and this today!? Geoff Skelellucci, you ARE the Bass King!
The more I watch this the more I see off how much effort Geoff put into this one right down to the makeup details. The shading in the ribs and the metacarpels add such realism to the character!
This is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time. Dude can sing.
So far my favorite video on UA-cam lol
How? How does everyone always out-due themselves. The set, makeup, choreo, and arrangement, but the acting is truly something that’s how you know when someone is feeling their material!
This is the perfect way to start off spooky season 🎃. The arrangement, vocals, costume, makeup, and set create a complete story.
My daughter and I we are absolute fans of The nightmare before Christmas...this is brilliant...the set, the make up...everything is just done right...not to mention your wonderful talent....just amazing
I never thought I’d crave a live action Nightmare Before Christmas, but it turns out that yes, I do.
And i wish is Geoff do it 😍😍
Don't give Disney any ideas dude
There was a kickstarter for it a few years ago from a playwright who had written a fully-adapted script, but it never got fully funded. It's a show that would really only be feasible in October and December, which are crowded show months already, and a show that's only going to have a chance of success 2 months out of the year is not going to go well. I think it's a fantastic movie to adapt into a play, but the logistics just don't work, sadly.
There kinda is, Danny Elfman took it on the road, film playing in the back but the songs performed live, Danny as Jack obviously, the guy that plays oogie was there too... it was an amazing experience
I heard they're doing one with Johnny Depp as Jack!
I feel like husbands need to be warned of this man's existence.
Fortunately for the husbands of the world, Geoff is happily married. :)
They'd just fall for him too.
Everyone is happily married in this hypothetical 😂
@@silv-eeeThat's disgusting...
@@thehomelesshebrews bigotry is disgusting
I absolutely love Geoff's voice in this song. A beautiful song sung by an incredible talented singer, the instrumentation is fantastic, the video is amazing. Thank you everyone who took part in making this masterpiece.
This blows the original completely out of the water. He brings so much personality to it, it makes me want to see him do the whole damn movie. Can't get enough of this delicious performance!
Изумительный голос, прекрасное исполнение, оригинальная оранжировка, что сказать - браво! ❤
Я не перестаю это слушать. Каждый день, хотя бы раз мне нужно это услышать. Этот голос просто обволакивает и погружает в историю, а какой артистизм😮 мой любимый момент, когда в самом конце играет пианино, а Джек замечает снег😍
Absolutely amazing! Your vocal control is nuts!
I'm impressed with this piece, Geoff! You have outdone yourself again.
The video is stunning - you've captured that dark, colorless atmosphere with some splashes of orange of the "Halloween Town" so beautifully. The set is incredibly beautiful - you can really see the attention to detail. Your makeup is so good - the face, the bony hands and even the idea of a skeleton on your chest. I love the costume too - it's a nod to Jack Skellington, but in your own way.
So great you worked in Zero and the snow!!!!
The arrangement is so beautiful and well done - you've found just the right piano sound. I also think it's great that there are so few BGVs - it increases the feeling of loneliness.
And now the vocals, Geoff, the VOCALS! I cry with joy when I hear that. You nailed the schizophrenic nature of Jack's voice and managed to give so much depth and ‘gravitas’ to his feelings of boredom, loss, despair and yet pride in his achievements. The dark, deep bass voice alternates with the sweet, high lulling, speaking and screaming - it's perfect!
I know that everyone loves the low notes, but those times when he does that rocker scream are so phenomenal. So much awesome talent 😁
The thing with his songs is that you can listen to them 1000 times,ad you just keep being astonished by his masterpieces.
Your voice and acting is on another level Geoff! I’m obsessed with you. Being classically trained myself thank you so much for sharing your talent!
This is the first time Jack's sadness, anger, lamentation, and loneliness have touched my heart, despite the many times he has frightened us.
Why do I suddenly picture Geoff as a perfect Jack in a live-action Nightmare Before Christmas?
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Because you didn't consider it beyond 'I like this song'.
The theatricality of the video is killer!
Please in the name of all that is good, no live action rendition of this movie. One of the things that makes this movie so magical and special is that it’s claymation. It can never be recreated and Hollywood really needs to stop with all of these live actions of the classics.
Because you have ears 😛
This might be Jack's Lament but I hope you'll allow me to laud you (and Kathy) for this incredible production that you have made!
This ranks among my favourite productions of yours. Not just halloween, but of all time. The amount of details in this that together form the perfect homage to Jack's Lament. This truly feels like it was a theatrical performance, or a scene from a live action version of the movie.
What a beautiful arrangement you have made. Switching so expertly between the soft passages and the more manic ones. Your voice fits this song so much better than I would have been able to imagine, and you pull of an incredibly believable performance. You are Jack Skellington personified in this, and made the song more musically interesting to listen to. I have had this on repeat ever since we got this on patreon, and rewatching the video on repeat, I can't help but sing your (and Kathy's) praises.
I am not sure you could have done a better job embodying him, other than doing it in stop motion. Although that one part after "I'm known, throughout England and France" with those shifty movements definitely looks like a nod to stop motion, and makes it extra spooky.
What a gorgeous set you have created here, with that black and white feel and that pop of colour from those beautiful pumpkins (I love the one on the piano, it's adorable)
Your outfit is also very well chosen, to not have a direct copy, as that is just something you never do, but it fits the role so well.
Now to sing Rick Underwood's praises for that unbelievable make-up. The skeletal fingers are another very cool detail, and that face make-up blows me away.
I also love the appearance of Zero and the snow!! How beautiful and wonderful.
This is an incredibly impressive production for many reasons, and you really keep surprising me. Bravo, sir. I'm so glad to be a patron to get to support productions like this.
Saw the clip on tiktok and I RUSHED to find the full clip and subscribe!
Smart person! And it’d be just as smart to find VoicePlay here and subscribe to their channel too. Geoff sings with them as well. They’ve done Oogie Boogie and Hellfire (from Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Geoff had the lead both times. And they have a few hundred other delightful songs as well - not a bum in the bunch.
The set! The makeup and costume. THE TALENT! Love Geoff!
🖤 If I were cursed and only allowed to listen to the same 8 seconds of music for the rest of my life, I wouldn't have to think about what I would choose: Castellucci taking off his head to recite Shakespearean quotations.
Best vocal line I've heard in my entire life - Castellucci being a full masculine choir! 🖤
This so much is my favorite song and video since the release I've been listening to it daily multiple times and I won't stop!
Agreed :D
Shoutout to Rick for this makeup!
And geoff... Gosh! This is amazing! You are getting better and better in production etc and you can hear, that you are working on your range and skills constantly. So beautiful! Thank you for your content. It is always a Highlight 😄👏👏
I haven ´t seen in it yet, but i ´ve got tears in my eyes. I love the nightmare befor Christmas. And of course i love your music, voice, acting, humor and gentleness. Thanks from Czech Republic- Europe. ❤
So... Thoughts...?
@@GeoffCastellucci Amazing, so soft and tender to the point of being intimate. I was wondering if you would keep the spoken parts - typical of this song. But your version has more sadness in it of course the pain that Jack feels. I thought Sally (Kathy) would speak at the end like in the movie. Thank you for this magical experience.
A Geoff Skeleton? God, yes, please! 😍
The performance is devilishly amazing!🥰
Chanteur exceptionnel et jeu d’acteur très impressionnant !!! Je viens de découvrir et franchement j’adore !!
Невероятно....спектакль одного актера...мои восхищения к Вашим ногам!!!!!
Присоединяюсь, коллега
This was amazing. I thought I knew Geoff's beautiful range by now, but the way he goes from super-deep to light and airy never fails to amaze me. And I love that Zero was in this...maybe he should have had Layne reprise his role as Zero. We all know how well Layne plays a dog, be it Zero or Maxn
The makeup is incredible, and so spooky, and the lighting really accents it, so does the way Geoff moves. Already found my favorite Halloween video this year, folks! That is, unless Geoff does another one...
How dare you drop this MASTERPIECE on us WITH. NO. WARNING. GEOFFREY?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
We will certainly never grow old of your voice.
Speechless. I just heard him for the first time tonight. However there are no words I can think of to say how amazing hearing him and watching his videos is
This truly shook me to my core. I cannot get over this song, and your rendition of it is absolutely haunting. A true lament I feel I'll never get tired of 💛
Dude, I've got chills. The makeup was so flipping good, too. You're the literal Pumpkin King, I'll only accept you for the roll when Disney inevitably decides to do a terrible live adaptation 😁
Yes and yes I totally agree, I was thinking just the same, this guy is not only impressive for his voice which is supernatural low but also wherever he wants 😂 but his acting and general performance is outstanding no matter what he is doing, so he should have the chance to perform in the big screen no doubt.
I don't want him to lose his air like jack
My absolute favorite, often overlooked, song from NBC. And the dimension you add to it is just *chef’s kiss*. Not to mention the costuming and makeup - absolute perfection as always.
Bass is my Kryptonite, then the falsetto hit and I got goosebumps. It's immediately in my Playlist. 💚💚💚💚
Happy 1 year anniversary of Jack's Lament! Still one of my absolute favorites you've ever done! 🥰🥰
1:29 Geoff's adam's apple going DOWN, my god.
Geoff, this is an absolute masterpiece. I've listened to it a embarrassingly high number of times since it dropped on Patreon because it's just *so good*. This is definitely one of my favourite things you've ever done. Kudos to the lovely arrangement, amazing singing, incredible make-up, spectacular costuming and of course the beautiful and slightly creepy set. You and Kathy did such a marvellous job with all the little details. Shout-out to the BTS vid on Patreon for showing just how much work went into everything. I hope you're proud of this one, Castelluccis!! Happy early Halloween 🎃🎃🎃
I think this is his best single Halloween song. Literally Geoff I'd doing far better than Voice Play view wise. He is a phenomenon with his 5 octave range
@@melissastruxness512 He is a phenomenon, but he's not in competition with his own band. No need to compare 😊
The man...The myth...The legend...The Pumpkin King!🎃
Amazing job with this one! Top credit to everyone involved!
Beautifully Spooky! And you did capture the essence of Jack very well. I have to point out the exceptionally wonderful use of your version of backup voices coming in on "no animal or man can scream like I can" along with the multiple 'exposure' image of you. Very schizo looking! And eerie! So much else is also spectacular. We all knew your voice would be up to it. But the way you arranged this, with your timbre going back and forth and the changes in range is really what 'sold' the many sides of Jack. Well, and you're acting. Ooo...forgot to mention the "I, Jack..." was very menacing!
It has also been a very long time since I saw the movie but I don’t remember the snow? It kind of reminds me of Edward Scissorhands….
besides the heart-stopping performance, the production quality is nuts! The set, the costuming, the lighting! 😍
My wife actually showed me this. Absolutely stunning performance. As a former Bass in Choir and having sung at Nationals, that voice work and especially the ability to convey the words so perfectly clear at low levels is extraordinary. Well done. I absolutely love this rendition!
The most amazing Jack ever! Geoff sounds and looks so fantastic! 🤯
Oh, yeah! Geoff's gonna bring the tears out of everyone AND give us chills at the SAME TIME!
Dear Geoff!
Feel free to choose similar challenges!
You have a beautiful and very special voice and a lot of work behind it! You brought the character, the feelings and the clarity of the voices fantastically. For all its lightness, this is a very difficult song technically.
All the voices were in place and you crowned it with a wonderful acting!
All in all: It turned out to be a stage masterpiece! 🥺👻🎃🎼❤
Your timing on all of the notes, were almost PERFECT with the movie, I know it's been a while since you put this video out, but I just timed it with the movie, you Geoff, are great in what you do and know WE will have nothing but greatness from you!! Great job! 😊
I know the Lyrics are part of the song but it fits Geoff so well. "There are few who deny, at what i do i am the best, for my talents are renowned far and wide" That should be Geoff's tag line :P he is just so incredible
Jack's character speaking as who he's always been & crying out as if a part of his soul is missing.....portrayed in 2 voices is brilliant!
It's almost Jekyll/Hyde -ish. Except Hyde has been in control for a long time & now is sad, lonely, repentant...
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Absolutely marvelous.
This has always been a really important song in my life. To hear this arrangement... To see this performance... It's stunning. Bravo, Geoff. This is one is at the top of my list. With your catalog of songs at this point, that's a hard feat to do. Keep absolutely crushing it.
This is so great absolutely captures Halloween. Can hardly wait for everyone to see it
I love the duality of your voice. Being able to switch octaves like that and have that range, you are truly gifted and wonderful. It’s awesome listening to you.
I used to have a huge crush on Jack Skellington but now im even more obsessed! He's both good looking and has an amazing deep voice!
I have always loved this song. It sums up the dichotomy (trichotomy?) of Jack. I knew that this would be an amazing cover, but as usual I underestimated your brilliance. The attention to detail just is amazing. Your hands, even when skeletal, were so expressive. I love the way you just finger walked across the top of the piano. It just made the illusion of a skeleton hand so much more real. It must be from all those years of playing piano.
Rick’s make up, as usual, was fantastic. You embodied (or unembodied) the character of Jack.
Love the addition of Zero and that hopeful look on your face when the snow started coming down.
Just two questions about the piano: why didn’t you have your bodybuilding sound guy help you lift that thing instead of tiny little Kathy? (She may be small but mighty. But there are limits .) And are you going to get that poor thing tuned? When you started playing it all I could think of was the behind the scenes of Shenandoah and that pained look on your face! 😖
This is incredible. I hope you all enjoy it just as much as I do.
I am
Happy: to see so much talent in one man and his wife
Sad: at your beautiful vocals about Jack's longing
Terrified: at your repeated use of teeth-juddering, ancient-oak-tree low notes
Awed: at the awesome music you and your team continue to produce, month after month, for us to enjoy. We love you, Geoff & Co!
This was great! Your ability to quickly switch from bass to tenor and back again is amazing!
Such an incredibly beautiful and controlled voice. He could scare me out of my pants. 🤭🤭🤭🤭
Thank you Geoff, your voice is amazing❤ (as always)! Beautiful decor and arrangement.
Oh and I just watched your interview with Tara Simon. I think everyone would love a food channel from you: just imagine watching your favorite singer prepare sandwiches, snacks, diner, etc or just Talk (maybe hum or sing) about food! 😋😍 And somebody find voiceplay a sponsor to make that sitcom
What an absolute inspiration .. FLAWLESS 🔥
The more I watched the better it got
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched and now I'm mad I've never heard of you
Oh my. You have so much more to hear for the first time!
He also sings with a group called VoicePlay. They’ve done Oogie Boogie and Hellfire. (The second being from the Hunchback of Notre Dame). Geoff takes lead on both.
Hope you had no plans for the rest of today! 😁
Every single bit of this is utter perfection. The costume, makeup, set design, visual effects.... all stunningly perfect. And oh yeah, there's also Geoff's gorgeous arrangement and perfect highs and lows (and of course subs)... but the best is how he didn't just perform the song, he acted and personified the character to perfection as well. Bravo Goeff and everyone else who helped make this production. Your attention to every detail musically, visually, etc... doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for this amazing piece!
Thank you so much for this song, I've been told for years my voice is too deep to even attempt anything like this, I was always told I sound like the guy from The Oak Ridge Boys. You have a new sub sir, excellent work.