Cesar's puppy dog eyes and emotional voice had me in tears. So often what we see in ourselves is fueled by fears and insecurities and the mirror just added to the feel of that. Eli did a beautiful job on this.
Cesar is freakin’ LETHAL when those eyes come into play. The epic side eye on In The Air Tonight could have dropped flies in mid flight. And when they go all sad, I just want to find the person that made them look that way and do some harm.
What an amazing arrangement by Eli!! WOW! If you enjoy what I do over here during my R&A's, consider supporting me over on Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/jenniferglatzhofer
Looking at this again and wishing someone - maybe you? - would interview Eli. I would be fascinated to hear him talk about arranging, whether he'll do more of it, and of course about his incredible eye for lighting and backdrops. He's not a founding member the way Layne and Geoff are, but his skills and contributions are strong and he HAS been part of the group since 2010. I suspect he'd have some very interesting insights.
I really enjoyed Caesars use of "World" - leaning into all of the difficulty you have said about that word .... And all of their lower register work is WONDERFUL.
This so phenomenally fantastic!! These guys can do anything and turn it into gold. Had to grab me a box of tissues for this one. Cesar killed it with his emotions, Eli did amazing with this arrangement. I have no words. I mean They all put so many emotions into this song. I was crying through most of it. It is already on my playlist! Great reaction as always Jen!!
RE: "A Jen of All Trades", this was a fantastic 'Chat'!! I was fascinated and had no problem watching the whole hour & a half conversation!! You are indeed a 'Jen of all trades'. I'm glad to hear that you are leaving the door open to musical theater. I'm also glad to hear that you try your best to find the balance between all the areas of your life: teaching/coaching, R&As, wedding/ band gigs, covers/album, and personal time!! I'm thankful Peter Barber took the time out of his busy schedule to chat with you and make it available to subscribers/viewers! 😊👍👍👏👏👏👏
Today I can finally join in a premiere. Man, am I excited about this one. I loved every single second of that cover, and I'm positive I'll enjoy every single second of this reaction/analysis as well.
This was absolutely outstanding, in so many ways. But the extended nonresolution on “run” and the combination of chord movement and resolution is a work of art. It’s a simple process - so simple that we often do not think about or give it much consideration when we do. But when an artist DOES consider it, and works through how it can be managed and shaped as was done here, it becomes a thing of beauty.
The emotion that Cesar conveys is so beautifully amazing! They are getting better and better and better. Heck everyone in the group is. Thanks for another great reaction and analysis! I really enjoy listening to your take on music!
Jen, saw this when it came out and thought of you immediately!!!!! You're going to LOVE it! Waiting for you with a smile because I know that you will stop it in the first 10 seconds 😊😊
Always enjoy your reactions to Voiceplay. Eli's arrangement was so astounding that you had very little time to match Geoff or Layne!! The next time you do a Voiceplay week, throw in Eleanor Rigby, it's the only other full cover that Eli arranged.
@@JenniferGlatzhofer Eli arranged it for five voices, and then Earl left. They decided not to bring anyone in, to honor Earl in a way, so Eli sang both of the tenor parts. Apparently heartbreaking songs are going to be his specialty. That one doesn’t make me cry but it makes me very sad. This one absolutely rips my heart out every time.
@@janetdw: Eil Jacobson in this to kinda replace Earl Elkin Jr for tenor part to show shine performance from Eil Jacobson ( I put this in your mouth) that Eil Jacobson he is the most accurate sounding rock’n roll voice that I ever listen.
Yes Eli's arrangement, the mirrors though were Geoff's idea. Genius, as always. I don't know about anyone else but when anthony starts singing in this I just tear up. I can feel the depth of emotion in his voice. Those notes coming in behind Geoff's "body" if you see what I mean. Incredible. I don't know if you have heard Eli's arrangement of Eleanor Rigby. I think it might have been his first with VP and it's so unusual.
Just for the record, Eli is credited with the arrangements on 1 Minute Musicals: Lightbulb, Eleanor Rigby, Doctor Who Theme (Mini), Anti-Hero (Mini), and Creep. He co-arranged Queen in 5 Minutes, Carry On Wayward Son and Enemy with Layne, and is listed as a co-arranger on ACA Top 10 Disney Sidekicks and ACA Top 10 80s Cartoon Sitcoms.
@@Debs_Badger yes, Eli wrote the music & lyrics to Light Bulb. Geoff also wrote the music & lyrics to Miley ( Miley Cyrus ) in one minute musical. It was hilarious. They were both done in 2015. I have been begging every reactor for almost a year now to do a reaction to those two songs & no one has. I am really disappointed.
Eli did such an amazing job with this song, the arrangement and lightening is just so impactful. It had me in tears for a week. I'm mostly able to get through it now without the tears (had a good cry with Lyle though). Thank you so much for the reaction and analysis, enjoyed it!!
Yeah, I was making real progress until Lyle decided to react to it. I was crying by the time he watched it the first time. But the second time it was full-blown sobs. I don’t know how anyone can hear this and watch this and not be moved. Usually by the time Cesar gets to that word “cry” and his voice breaks, my eyes are already starting to glisten.
I have always struggled with Imposter Syndrome (part of then-undiagnosed ADHD) and knowing this song is sung from an introspective perspective... Yeah, it hits pretty hard.
Such majestic musicians , so wonderfully presented in every way , I love watching you react to their talent and presentations , it enhances the amazing talents they display .
This cover makes me so emotional every time that I watch it, it just hits home because I can relate to having these feelings of not belonging and feeling like I shouldn't be where I am at. And Eli omgg, he did such a great job with this arrangement it is just perfect. VoicePlay never disappoints and I don't think that they ever will. Thank you for the great reaction/analysis as always!!❤
This song is overwhelming (even when one has heard it a zillion times before). I can't hardly deal with our fave guys looking so sad! HUGS! HUGS FOR ALL!
I’ve been looking forward to this one. ❤ Every time VP releases a new project I think there’s no way they can match the previous one. No matter what they do in the future, I think this one will stay in my top five. I’m quite sure your reaction is going to be great, too. 😊
Just listened to your analysis again this time with my wife. Your comment at the end "We have all felt that way..but we are not alone". You put her in tears. "She hit it exactly" she said as tears poured out. God bless you Jen!!
Finally able to post my thoughts on this and I don't think I have ever seen you so confused and speechless with a VP song before. So many wonderful facial expressions lol I can't imagine what they will throw at us next but it better be good to beat this.
A wonderful reaction, my lady Jen. You always point out what I would have missed. You always add to my enjoyment and appreciation of the collective talent that is Voiceplay. Thank you, my dear.
Voiceplay has transcended to the next level. Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voctave are very talented and are great. However, VP can do any genre, and make it their own. They have the ability to convey the message like no one else. It’s not just the vocal talent, it’s the delivery…. An no one is in their league when it comes to that.
I completely concur. I have heard the vast majority of the songs they have covered countless times. And they never really touched me the way they do after VoicePlay does a cover. One, I can hear the lyrics more clearly. (I have trouble processing things in an auditory way.) But their videos are so compelling that between the musicality, the lyrics being clearly heard, and the visual presentation, I finally feel like I understand what the writer was trying to accomplish.
Agreed. And they do such a great job layering vocals as "music," I often forget that I'm listening to an acapella performance. I have to keep reminding myself that the only instruments are vocals.
Anthony's belts in the middle section brought tears to my eyes the first listen through. When everyone hits the "run" after the repeated line just... gives me the chills. Eli did an amazing job on this arrangement.
It really took me back to high school days and kids that made me feel small. I think that the differences between the original and VoicePlay's version make a huge difference in the resolution of the song. VoicePlay with the slightly upbeat percussion gives me hope for our fellows up there. It is a stunning work and I do love it.
Jen + Voiceplay = absolutely amazing reaction and analysis video to watch and learn, to understand the voice and all the things you can do with it.. 😁 Thank you, Jen! 🌺
What a beautiful and emotional rendition! They totally deserve a Grammy!! 🤯 And Eli's arrangement is off the charts! I hope to see more of his in the future 🔥 I love your reactions, Jen! Thanks for another great one! 😍
This arrangement and their vocals convey the emotion tangibly. That IS special. They are special. YOU are, too! This was incredibly moving with so much going on but you did a great job with your analysis and did not disappoint with your expressions, loss of words, attempts at low notes and beatboxing and overall flabbergastedness. That’s not a word, I know. 😉 I mean, just pause at 17:30 😁 I think the 10 seconds from 13:02-13:12 summarize quite well. Oh, at 17:38 I noticed you reached out for the wall. Was that an alternative to a hug pillow moment? 😁
Hi Jen! Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Abby and I found you thanks to Mortius reacting to your single, which is fabulous! When I heard this cover the first time, my brain was doing the same thing yours was...freaking out and trying to find pitches. Another a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, also has a powerful cover of "Creep" that's definitely worth checking out too. Cheers from the States!
This version has been IN MY DAMN HEAD since they released it on Patreon. I go to bed and this is the last thing in my head before I sleep. I wake up and this is the first thing in my head when I wake up. It is STUNNING. I love this cover of the song, and all I can say is that I can't wait to see what they do NEXT. :)
I love your analysis, Jennifer! You're so charismatic and didatic at the same time, that I want to be your friend 😅 Keep going! Your videos are awesome! ✨
This did not feel 25 minutes long. So interesting! Loved seeing you moved by the song, and especially by the oh-so-huggable Cesar (not that I'd turn down a hug from any of them)!
Great reaction and analysis yet again Jennifer of what is a favourite song of mine and has been for years. It has always been a song close to my heart since I first heard it then bought the album Pablo Honey. Your reactions are always entertaining, especially with Voiceplay when Geoff drops into the middle of a song with notes deeper than the Mines of Moria. 🙂🤣 I am glad you found this arrangement by Eli as great and fascinating as I did.
Great R&A Jen! I love this cover even though it feels like they are all just breaking my heart 😭 Basement notes? Love that! We should all start calling it that 😂
Jennifer! Well at least I made the Premiere in time to say hi. 😁 So Voiceplay doing Radiohead's Creep. I always think of Haley Reinhart's version on Postmodern Jukebox now when I think of that song. But Voiceplay does something just a bit different with it don't they? LOL ... at 11:43 you caught me with a mouthful of tea! When will I learn! And yes ... spot on. 😂 Wow, during the "run run run" part they sort of used the Pentatonix "wall of sound" effect. Just overwhelming! Amazing that Radiohead doesn't even like this song anymore. Anyway, awesome reaction and analysis Jennifer as always! 😊
This was a great cover; maybe a re-imagining would be a better word choice. I really enjoyed the vulnerability Ceaser expressed and Eli's rock voice, they really made it work. Of course the other singers were awesome as well. Harmonies, really well done. And the beatboxing, wow. And Jen, I always learn something from your breakdowns - they're always on point! Bravo!!
Wonderful arrangement, I enjoyed and liked it so much. And I was expecting your beautiful reaction and amazing analysis and imitation of almost every note of each member of the group since clip was out. I know Geoff's notes are difficult to imitate though. As a bass, even I have difficulty to sing them as perfect as Geoff (of course) 😅 I can't finish without implying the deep emotion in Cesar's voice, Anthony's bitterness(meaning hurtfulness of soul) and of course Eli's rocky greatness. Layne gives a great background as beatboxing with Geoff. I can't praise these gentlemen enough whatever I say. Thank you so much guys. And thank you dear Jen ❤
I don't know how you do it. I had to listen to this a good 50 times before I could stop choking up with tears and analyze the technicalities. What makes the song naturally so sad (even before Cesar tears up and we all start bawling) are the chords. It's a I-III#-IV-iv chord progression, pretty much now known as the "Creep progression." The first 3 chords are major, and only the minor 4th as the last chord actually tells us "hey, this is sad." So why is it we feel our heartstrings tugging right away? It starts with that III# chord. Musically, we expect to go from the tonic to a B minor chord (iii) but the D is made sharp, and that changes it to B major (III♯). That sharp comes unexpectedly -- we're expecting sad, and instead we get... like a STRUGGLE to be happy, and it puts us ill-at-ease. It creates a sense of yearning, either to be happy or be sad! Our ears now expect the song to move up to the Major 5th and be TRULY happy, like we've heard in music before, but instead we shift up only a chromatic step to the 4th. Our brains yell, "no no, I wanted more" and again the YEARNING is there. It's still a "happy" major chord, but it's not what we wanted. Even when we have what we want (like Geoff wanting a perfect body... let's face it, he does) it still feels like we're "not good enough." (He's gotten into his body image struggles in "I Love Me" but this time it feels so raw and intimate.) Just as we expect yet another major chord to resolve, we shift a chromatic step down to the minor 4th. Now that minor hits harder, more painfully, because all we expected up to now was subverted. We return to the tonic without either building nor resolving... just... existing! The slow wave of D-D#-E-Eb chromatically up and back down over and over and over again emulates how we feel like we can never rise to meet expectations, we're just buoying along the swells of an ocean so vast, we could drown and no one would notice. Emotionally, that's what makes "Creep" so impactful. The chords take you on this subconscious emotional journey, the words pierce you, and VoicePlay's vocals are salt in the wound.
i have to say as good as it was , my favorite cover of this song is by a guy named greg, who sang with a stranger in a subway station i think .. that mans voice fits this song like a glove it is on the channel guitaro5000 not the raw version of it on another channel, if you wanna hear it.
Watching your reaction to this one, I recognized some techniques used in voiceplay's cover of 'We're Good', by Dua Lipa. Thought I'd go back and watch your review of that one, to find you hadn't done one. Shame. Some quite technical and simply beautiful singing going on in that cover. I posted on VP's thread on this one that I'd have preferred just the VP members in this one. No disrespect to Anthony, love his voice, but I'd rather have had his parts covered by Cesar and Eli on this one. Cesar's highly emotional singing really fits the song.
Loved the start of this one, rich and well balanced, like Christmas Cake and Wensleydale Cheese. Then someone over guilded it for me. to much. For a simple, raw arrangement try Mimi and Josie, The Voice Kids, Germany
Do you want to hear a sweet natural girl voice but at desame time scream like a monster? Since that i have noticed you do reaction from some of the rock band how bout give it a shot with FLYLEAF with there song - "im so sick" the vocalist Lacey Sturm she's a crazy vocal monster!
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I think a better format for these videos would be to do a raw reaction at the start of the video, beginning to end with no pausing. After that, go back thru the video and break it down.
Cesar's puppy dog eyes and emotional voice had me in tears. So often what we see in ourselves is fueled by fears and insecurities and the mirror just added to the feel of that. Eli did a beautiful job on this.
So beautiful!
Cesar is freakin’ LETHAL when those eyes come into play. The epic side eye on In The Air Tonight could have dropped flies in mid flight.
And when they go all sad, I just want to find the person that made them look that way and do some harm.
What an amazing arrangement by Eli!! WOW! If you enjoy what I do over here during my R&A's, consider supporting me over on Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/jenniferglatzhofer
This is best song that I ever heard moment.
I would love it if you and Peter Barber could do a joint reaction to coiceplay sometime, that would be fun.
"There is so much going on" should be the trademark of Voiceplay
Looking at this again and wishing someone - maybe you? - would interview Eli. I would be fascinated to hear him talk about arranging, whether he'll do more of it, and of course about his incredible eye for lighting and backdrops. He's not a founding member the way Layne and Geoff are, but his skills and contributions are strong and he HAS been part of the group since 2010. I suspect he'd have some very interesting insights.
One of the best covers of this song I've heard,. Cesar broke me with his vocals. thank you for another fabulous analysis / reaction.
I really enjoyed Caesars use of "World" - leaning into all of the difficulty you have said about that word .... And all of their lower register work is WONDERFUL.
Yes!!!
You know they did a great job when you just want to give them all a hug and tell them they matter after it's over.
I see the Jen Noises project is coming along nicely - can't wait for the supercut! 😁
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This so phenomenally fantastic!! These guys can do anything and turn it into gold. Had to grab me a box of tissues for this one. Cesar killed it with his emotions, Eli did amazing with this arrangement. I have no words. I mean They all put so many emotions into this song. I was crying through most of it. It is already on my playlist! Great reaction as always Jen!!
Thank you!! So amazing 😭
RE: "A Jen of All Trades", this was a fantastic 'Chat'!! I was fascinated and had no problem watching the whole hour & a half conversation!! You are indeed a 'Jen of all trades'. I'm glad to hear that you are leaving the door open to musical theater. I'm also glad to hear that you try your best to find the balance between all the areas of your life: teaching/coaching, R&As, wedding/ band gigs, covers/album, and personal time!! I'm thankful Peter Barber took the time out of his busy schedule to chat with you and make it available to subscribers/viewers! 😊👍👍👏👏👏👏
Was a lot of fun chatting with Peter! Thank you! :)
I can confirm this. And agree wholeheartedly. Jen is special. She's not a Creep.
It's bad enough we get world-class arrangement after arrangement from Geoff and Layne. Now Eli, too? Not sure I can take it.
Today I can finally join in a premiere. Man, am I excited about this one. I loved every single second of that cover, and I'm positive I'll enjoy every single second of this reaction/analysis as well.
Yay! Happy you could make it :)
This was absolutely outstanding, in so many ways. But the extended nonresolution on “run” and the combination of chord movement and resolution is a work of art. It’s a simple process - so simple that we often do not think about or give it much consideration when we do. But when an artist DOES consider it, and works through how it can be managed and shaped as was done here, it becomes a thing of beauty.
ohh your facial expressions during this are entertaining as usual and run the gamut from stunned to flabbergasted to bamboozled to flumoxed.
The emotion that Cesar conveys is so beautifully amazing! They are getting better and better and better. Heck everyone in the group is. Thanks for another great reaction and analysis! I really enjoy listening to your take on music!
Awesome reaction as always Jen.
Kudos to Eli for his arrangement to this. It's so freaking beautiful.
Jen, saw this when it came out and thought of you immediately!!!!! You're going to LOVE it! Waiting for you with a smile because I know that you will stop it in the first 10 seconds 😊😊
Haha you bet!
Always enjoy your reactions to Voiceplay. Eli's arrangement was so astounding that you had very little time to match Geoff or Layne!!
The next time you do a Voiceplay week, throw in Eleanor Rigby, it's the only other full cover that Eli arranged.
Ooh yes, I’ve got to!!
@@JenniferGlatzhofer Eli arranged it for five voices, and then Earl left. They decided not to bring anyone in, to honor Earl in a way, so Eli sang both of the tenor parts. Apparently heartbreaking songs are going to be his specialty. That one doesn’t make me cry but it makes me very sad. This one absolutely rips my heart out every time.
@@janetdw: Eil Jacobson in this to kinda replace Earl Elkin Jr for tenor part to show shine performance from Eil Jacobson ( I put this in your mouth) that Eil Jacobson he is the most accurate sounding rock’n roll voice that I ever listen.
Yes Eli's arrangement, the mirrors though were Geoff's idea. Genius, as always. I don't know about anyone else but when anthony starts singing in this I just tear up. I can feel the depth of emotion in his voice. Those notes coming in behind Geoff's "body" if you see what I mean. Incredible. I don't know if you have heard Eli's arrangement of Eleanor Rigby. I think it might have been his first with VP and it's so unusual.
Just for the record, Eli is credited with the arrangements on 1 Minute Musicals: Lightbulb, Eleanor Rigby, Doctor Who Theme (Mini), Anti-Hero (Mini), and Creep. He co-arranged Queen in 5 Minutes, Carry On Wayward Son and Enemy with Layne, and is listed as a co-arranger on ACA Top 10 Disney Sidekicks and ACA Top 10 80s Cartoon Sitcoms.
@@Debs_Badger Thanks for that info. I'll make a note of it.
@@Debs_Badger yes, Eli wrote the music & lyrics to Light Bulb. Geoff also wrote the music & lyrics to Miley ( Miley Cyrus ) in one minute musical. It was hilarious. They were both done in 2015. I have been begging every reactor for almost a year now to do a reaction to those two songs & no one has. I am really disappointed.
@@marshayoung9387 Don't have to tell me, I've been following them for going on 10 years.
EVERY reactor i watch that watched this song/video felt the same way.
Eli did such an amazing job with this song, the arrangement and lightening is just so impactful. It had me in tears for a week. I'm mostly able to get through it now without the tears (had a good cry with Lyle though). Thank you so much for the reaction and analysis, enjoyed it!!
Yeah, I was making real progress until Lyle decided to react to it. I was crying by the time he watched it the first time. But the second time it was full-blown sobs.
I don’t know how anyone can hear this and watch this and not be moved. Usually by the time Cesar gets to that word “cry” and his voice breaks, my eyes are already starting to glisten.
You're special Jen... aweSOME reaction...made this song even more special ❤
Thank you!
I have always struggled with Imposter Syndrome (part of then-undiagnosed ADHD) and knowing this song is sung from an introspective perspective... Yeah, it hits pretty hard.
I'm glad I made it in time for the fun of watching you put VoicePlay's Premeditated Goodness into words. Nicely Done and a good time.
I have listened to this sooo many times now, and each and every time has brought me to tears. Thank you, Jen. You’re wonderful!
Thank you!
The intro clip alone has me CRYING 😂😂
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Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤
Have now listened to this song over a dozen times, and your video pointed out so much I had missed. YOU ROCK!!!
Such majestic musicians , so wonderfully presented in every way , I love watching you react to their talent and presentations , it enhances the amazing talents they display .
Ahh, Jen! You are a gem. Never change. Thanks so much for this video
Always enjoy your reactions, so much fun to watch.
Thank you!
This cover makes me so emotional every time that I watch it, it just hits home because I can relate to having these feelings of not belonging and feeling like I shouldn't be where I am at. And Eli omgg, he did such a great job with this arrangement it is just perfect. VoicePlay never disappoints and I don't think that they ever will. Thank you for the great reaction/analysis as always!!❤
You are not alone @gracefiles2268 Remember that. ❤
I loved the Radiohead version of this, and now this is my favorite.. thank you for another wonderful reaction/analysis.
The first 5-10 seconds of these videos, of just you being flabbergasted, will always bring me instant joy
This song is overwhelming (even when one has heard it a zillion times before). I can't hardly deal with our fave guys looking so sad! HUGS! HUGS FOR ALL!
I’ve been looking forward to this one. ❤ Every time VP releases a new project I think there’s no way they can match the previous one. No matter what they do in the future, I think this one will stay in my top five. I’m quite sure your reaction is going to be great, too. 😊
They just keep giving us such great arrangements!!
@@JenniferGlatzhofer: what about you to collaborate with Voiceplay with your songs request.
I love that this one features Cesar. We don't get to hear enough of him.
It's a beautiful arrangement.
This is among their best, for sure.
I'm 100% here to watch/listen to you try and find the pitch on the low notes!!! 🤣🤣🤣
A+ for effort!!!
Thank you😂
Just listened to your analysis again this time with my wife. Your comment at the end "We have all felt that way..but we are not alone". You put her in tears. "She hit it exactly" she said as tears poured out. God bless you Jen!!
Oh❤️ thank you both for watching and supporting
@@JenniferGlatzhofer just measaged you in FB messenger with a special request
Finally able to post my thoughts on this and I don't think I have ever seen you so confused and speechless with a VP song before. So many wonderful facial expressions lol I can't imagine what they will throw at us next but it better be good to beat this.
So good!!!
Had to be here for your analysis on this amazing song/video.
A wonderful reaction, my lady Jen. You always point out what I would have missed. You always add to my enjoyment and appreciation of the collective talent that is Voiceplay. Thank you, my dear.
Voiceplay has transcended to the next level. Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voctave are very talented and are great. However, VP can do any genre, and make it their own. They have the ability to convey the message like no one else. It’s not just the vocal talent, it’s the delivery…. An no one is in their league when it comes to that.
I completely concur. I have heard the vast majority of the songs they have covered countless times. And they never really touched me the way they do after VoicePlay does a cover.
One, I can hear the lyrics more clearly. (I have trouble processing things in an auditory way.) But their videos are so compelling that between the musicality, the lyrics being clearly heard, and the visual presentation, I finally feel like I understand what the writer was trying to accomplish.
Agreed. And they do such a great job layering vocals as "music," I often forget that I'm listening to an acapella performance. I have to keep reminding myself that the only instruments are vocals.
Love the song, arrangement, and the reaction
Anthony's belts in the middle section brought tears to my eyes the first listen through. When everyone hits the "run" after the repeated line just... gives me the chills. Eli did an amazing job on this arrangement.
I love Eli´s voice. I want to hear him singing rock. That must be epic
He goes there in several songs, and it is epic!
Lovely reaction, Jen.
I'm warming up to this cover... and you just KILLED it with your reaction!!
It really took me back to high school days and kids that made me feel small. I think that the differences between the original and VoicePlay's version make a huge difference in the resolution of the song. VoicePlay with the slightly upbeat percussion gives me hope for our fellows up there. It is a stunning work and I do love it.
Wow! What a terrific R&A! VP is amazing. Jen, you made me LOL with, “I’m a crepe.” Keep up the great work!!! ❤
It’s always amazing to watch your reaction Jen; you’re so very special.
Loved it as ever. Thanks 😊
Jen + Voiceplay = absolutely amazing reaction and analysis video to watch and learn, to understand the voice and all the things you can do with it.. 😁 Thank you, Jen! 🌺
What a beautiful and emotional rendition! They totally deserve a Grammy!! 🤯
And Eli's arrangement is off the charts! I hope to see more of his in the future 🔥
I love your reactions, Jen! Thanks for another great one! 😍
Thank you!
This arrangement and their vocals convey the emotion tangibly. That IS special. They are special. YOU are, too!
This was incredibly moving with so much going on but you did a great job with your analysis and did not disappoint with your expressions, loss of words, attempts at low notes and beatboxing and overall flabbergastedness. That’s not a word, I know. 😉 I mean, just pause at 17:30 😁
I think the 10 seconds from 13:02-13:12 summarize quite well.
Oh, at 17:38 I noticed you reached out for the wall. Was that an alternative to a hug pillow moment? 😁
I did reach for the wall😂 I think so! I had to stabilise myself haha
Thanks Jen, my eyes leak when listening to this, so very vulnerable
Hi Jen! Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Abby and I found you thanks to Mortius reacting to your single, which is fabulous! When I heard this cover the first time, my brain was doing the same thing yours was...freaking out and trying to find pitches. Another a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, also has a powerful cover of "Creep" that's definitely worth checking out too. Cheers from the States!
Oh thank you so much!
This version has been IN MY DAMN HEAD since they released it on Patreon. I go to bed and this is the last thing in my head before I sleep. I wake up and this is the first thing in my head when I wake up. It is STUNNING. I love this cover of the song, and all I can say is that I can't wait to see what they do NEXT. :)
I love your analysis, Jennifer! You're so charismatic and didatic at the same time, that I want to be your friend 😅
Keep going! Your videos are awesome! ✨
I love you Jen!!! Great reaction!! That face was not made too play poker tho lol it has way to much expressive tones great for your reactions!!
Always fun to see your reactions and trying to mimic. Loved this as always.❤
This did not feel 25 minutes long. So interesting! Loved seeing you moved by the song, and especially by the oh-so-huggable Cesar (not that I'd turn down a hug from any of them)!
I’ve been waiting for you to react to this... I love your reactions.
Great reaction and analysis yet again Jennifer of what is a favourite song of mine and has been for years. It has always been a song close to my heart since I first heard it then bought the album Pablo Honey. Your reactions are always entertaining, especially with Voiceplay when Geoff drops into the middle of a song with notes deeper than the Mines of Moria. 🙂🤣 I am glad you found this arrangement by Eli as great and fascinating as I did.
Thank you!
Great R&A Jen! I love this cover even though it feels like they are all just breaking my heart 😭
Basement notes? Love that! We should all start calling it that 😂
Jennifer! Well at least I made the Premiere in time to say hi. 😁 So Voiceplay doing Radiohead's Creep. I always think of Haley Reinhart's version on Postmodern Jukebox now when I think of that song. But Voiceplay does something just a bit different with it don't they? LOL ... at 11:43 you caught me with a mouthful of tea! When will I learn! And yes ... spot on. 😂 Wow, during the "run run run" part they sort of used the Pentatonix "wall of sound" effect. Just overwhelming! Amazing that Radiohead doesn't even like this song anymore. Anyway, awesome reaction and analysis Jennifer as always! 😊
Thank you!!! Oh so so good!
David, surely you know by now not to drink or eat anything while watching Jen react!? 🤣😉
Such an amazing song!!
This was a great cover; maybe a re-imagining would be a better word choice. I really enjoyed the vulnerability Ceaser expressed and Eli's rock voice, they really made it work. Of course the other singers were awesome as well. Harmonies, really well done. And the beatboxing, wow. And Jen, I always learn something from your breakdowns - they're always on point! Bravo!!
Thank you!😁
Wonderful arrangement, I enjoyed and liked it so much. And I was expecting your beautiful reaction and amazing analysis and imitation of almost every note of each member of the group since clip was out. I know Geoff's notes are difficult to imitate though. As a bass, even I have difficulty to sing them as perfect as Geoff (of course) 😅 I can't finish without implying the deep emotion in Cesar's voice, Anthony's bitterness(meaning hurtfulness of soul) and of course Eli's rocky greatness. Layne gives a great background as beatboxing with Geoff. I can't praise these gentlemen enough whatever I say. Thank you so much guys. And thank you dear Jen ❤
The best bit of your reactions are you trying to do laynes beat boxing i love it 🤣 love this cover definitely cried too much at this one ❤
I don't know how you do it. I had to listen to this a good 50 times before I could stop choking up with tears and analyze the technicalities. What makes the song naturally so sad (even before Cesar tears up and we all start bawling) are the chords. It's a I-III#-IV-iv chord progression, pretty much now known as the "Creep progression." The first 3 chords are major, and only the minor 4th as the last chord actually tells us "hey, this is sad." So why is it we feel our heartstrings tugging right away?
It starts with that III# chord. Musically, we expect to go from the tonic to a B minor chord (iii) but the D is made sharp, and that changes it to B major (III♯). That sharp comes unexpectedly -- we're expecting sad, and instead we get... like a STRUGGLE to be happy, and it puts us ill-at-ease. It creates a sense of yearning, either to be happy or be sad!
Our ears now expect the song to move up to the Major 5th and be TRULY happy, like we've heard in music before, but instead we shift up only a chromatic step to the 4th. Our brains yell, "no no, I wanted more" and again the YEARNING is there. It's still a "happy" major chord, but it's not what we wanted. Even when we have what we want (like Geoff wanting a perfect body... let's face it, he does) it still feels like we're "not good enough." (He's gotten into his body image struggles in "I Love Me" but this time it feels so raw and intimate.)
Just as we expect yet another major chord to resolve, we shift a chromatic step down to the minor 4th. Now that minor hits harder, more painfully, because all we expected up to now was subverted. We return to the tonic without either building nor resolving... just... existing! The slow wave of D-D#-E-Eb chromatically up and back down over and over and over again emulates how we feel like we can never rise to meet expectations, we're just buoying along the swells of an ocean so vast, we could drown and no one would notice.
Emotionally, that's what makes "Creep" so impactful. The chords take you on this subconscious emotional journey, the words pierce you, and VoicePlay's vocals are salt in the wound.
Don’t feel bad everyone that listens to Voiceplay tends to walk away broken
Yes it is a very relatable cover
i have to say as good as it was , my favorite cover of this song is by a guy named greg, who sang with a stranger in a subway station i think .. that mans voice fits this song like a glove
it is on the channel guitaro5000 not the raw version of it on another channel, if you wanna hear it.
Love the shiny button, needs a spotlight on it
Never been a Radiohead fan... so, for me, this VP cover is definitely better than the original.
If a loudspeaker followed me around playing my personal theme song for everyone to hear, this would be it.
hahah omg your intro i love it
you gotta listen to Tom Ball's version of "creep" too! You would love it!
Watching your reaction to this one, I recognized some techniques used in voiceplay's cover of 'We're Good', by Dua Lipa. Thought I'd go back and watch your review of that one, to find you hadn't done one. Shame. Some quite technical and simply beautiful singing going on in that cover.
I posted on VP's thread on this one that I'd have preferred just the VP members in this one. No disrespect to Anthony, love his voice, but I'd rather have had his parts covered by Cesar and Eli on this one. Cesar's highly emotional singing really fits the song.
Loved the start of this one, rich and well balanced, like Christmas Cake and Wensleydale Cheese. Then someone over guilded it for me. to much. For a simple, raw arrangement try Mimi and Josie, The Voice Kids, Germany
Do you want to hear a sweet natural girl voice but at desame time scream like a monster? Since that i have noticed you do reaction from some of the rock band how bout give it a shot with FLYLEAF with there song - "im so sick" the vocalist Lacey Sturm she's a crazy vocal monster!
Actually, Jen. You do a great Anthony impersonation.
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When what descends?!😂😂
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React Gabriel Henrique
Eli is delicious
I think a better format for these videos would be to do a raw reaction at the start of the video, beginning to end with no pausing. After that, go back thru the video and break it down.
Unfortunately, that would probably be a quick path to getting copywrite strikes. Pausing and interjecting analyses is the best way around that.
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