I've gained a lot of respect for Eli, not just as a singer but as an actor. He really gets "into character" in these videos. I wouldn't have been surprised to see him USE that bat at some point. (Hey, it can't always be about Geoff lol)
Agreed. That last line of "a seven-nation army couldn't hold me back" may have been sung real soft. But it was still intimidating. Not a man you want to cross. But one you sure do want on your side.
That's part of the appeal with this group. Most, if not all, have experience in either voice acting &/or have worked doing musical shows for Disney World. They can really get into their characters. In Hellfire you can see Layne really emotionally connected to the song along with the others.
Somehow Caesar always just has more... attitude! Eli does the rock god thing so well. Layne has just so many sounds and variety it is ridiculous. Geoff's bass is amazing and his flavor on things is just chef's kiss. And on this Anthony just shines!
When you reacted1 with WTF at Geoff's home lyric then the drop that follows was hilarious. My favourite part of your reactions is when you go, wait what??? And don't really know what to say. It's s genuine and makes you more entertaining to watch
I think my favorite part of this song (that I've not [yet] seen reactors comment on) is the real bluesy color/tone to Cesar's singing in the first verse. I've seen this song categorized as "Blues Punk," and Cesar definitely delivered the blues. He's really been maturing as a singer since he joined, and there are a lot more vocal colors in his rainbow... Or maybe it's just as the group gets to know each other better, Geoff and Layne are giving him more colors to sing. In any case, I like!
I do like the new camera setup. Voiceplay’s In the Air Tonight was last month’s release. They have a positively exquisite video coming out within the week. This was fun.
My favorite moment in this piece (out of hundreds) is when Anthony does that last insanely high riff and hands it off to Eli - its amazing! Always appreciate your reaction and analysis of Voiceplay and Geoff. And you have not reacted to their Little Mermaid Medley - you've gotta see it. Trust me!! I like the camera angle, it is more personal and intimate.
I like that they are comfortable adding in the audio engineering. We all know they can sing these songs clean, the extra stuff makes it that much more entertaining.
The camera set up is much better, because it feels like you are more engaged into a conversation with your viewers. VoicePlay really just keeps raising the bar with every song that they release. It's awesome!
I prefer this new camera angle. My hearing isn’t great so being able to watch your face while you’re talking makes it a little easier to keep up without having to blow the speakers out of my cheap TV. I want to thank you for the videos you post. I’ve always loved music but I’ve learned so much about how singers actually produce and control sound from you. Please keep educating and entertaining all of us.
@22:05 is when the reaction I was WAITING for happened. Every single reactor I have watched react to this one has just lost their ever loving mind starting there.
Your face when you here Layne's first crazy beat boxing is priceless!! Ha! I thoroughly enjoyed this cover and your analysis. Been waiting for this one and really happy to see this!!
Geoff - what can we say? Keeping that base line moving throughout, adding and subtracting to it to give it some variety - and the occasional really low note just to remind us that he can, if he wants to. Layne - just goes to prove my rule for VoicePlay videos - if it doesn't sound like it's made by a human, it's almost certainly Layne! Anthony's riffs and runs were kind of a breakout for me, considering how little of those he did in Golden Hour, the only other song I've really heard him perform. I knew from GH that he had a really good voice, but this was pretty amazing! Eli, in both of the Viking videos, and now in this one, has really shown his "you REALLY don't want to cross me" acting side. Yes, anybody waving around a metal baseball bat is going to bear watching, but Eli really looked like he was kind of wanting to use that bat (hopefully on something, rather than someone). Cesar was by far the most restrained member in this video - just solid backing vocals throughout the entire song. But it was nice to hear him not using the breathy style we've heard so often from him - I really like his "solid" (I would guess, from Peter's lessons, more solid vocal fold closure?) voice even more.
Anthony has an incredible voice. Hear it again in their cover of Golden Hour. It has a bridge section written by Geoff. He's becoming more adventurous in that direction. This however is just terrific, from all of them. Loved your reactions :)
Anthony first appeared in Voice Play's Just Sing video. The caption on that one said "Haven't collaborated with him yet, but we want to!" These Anthony videos have literally been coming for years.
What do you think of the part towards the end, the "rip it off" part, where Anthony starts the riff and it's handed to Eli to finish with the rip it off? I love the transitions in many of the songs from Anthony to Eli and vice versa. Great analysis! I know this piece was packed full of things to examine and you only have so much tie to do it! Thank you for going in depth in the songs that you analyze.
Love your new angle.... looking "at us" as you explain and breakdown each video is indeed so much more personal.......loving your smile as you are appreciating their talent too! You are a wealth of knowledge for us all!! Thank you!
I’ve been waiting for weeks to see your reaction to this! Thankfully, you never disappoint! I don’t know if you noticed but that 2010 dubstep bass sound? The first time you hear it it sure looks like it’s Cesar (he even gives us this cheeky grin after)-second time might be as well. Also, not only does Anthony hit that B5, but then Eli comes in on the same note. I mean, we knew he could do it but… Loved this reaction! And congrats again on the 100k!! You’re in the big time now!!
I don't know what the contract to be a member of VoicePlay looks like, but 100% Layne's contract has a rider that he is allowed/required to make his water drop sound in every song. 💧
All things. Any things. I love Geoff. I love Anthony's riffs. I love this new angle for your camera. I think it's super dope that you got to sit back to back with Jane Lynch this morning. Anything. 😉Thanks for taking the time on these long VP analysis videos, Peter! Always a good time.
I like the new camera set up. Apparently i live under a rock because I had never even heard of this song before Voiceplay covered it. As I'm sure others have mentioned, their take on "In the Air Tonight" is a must-see!
I do like you facing the camera, because it's easier to see your reactions, and your big beautiful brown eyes widening when Geoff goes low, or Layne does something stellar. Great reaction! As for Jane Lynch, and dining a celebrity...welcome to Santa Barbara. But still really cool! I was just watching Adam Lambert preform "Marry the Night." from his Glee guest starring, just before this.
Second latest. They've also done In The Air Tonight since this one came out. Looking forward to you seeing that one ;) But yeah, I think it works very nicely for you to be talking directly to the camera. I think you should keep doing it.
I really do like the new camera angle. it almost feels like a conversation. I mean, obviously you can't hear me, but I do talk and interact a lot while watching your videos. 😂
Love your VP analyses. Missed them. You should do a compilation of several of their shorts sometime. They've been amazing. The only downside to shorts, can't back up. But they do loop.
Thanks for the review Peter, was really hoping you would do this one. This is one of my all time favs from Voiceplay. Another level again! Everyone shines, background, Layne is pure ALIEN. Cesar brings his own, Eli is the usual gold and Anthony, my man, my man. Would love to hear him on more covers from Voiceplay. These guys are simply on another level with their production. Amazing cover all over!
I like the forward angle, but maybe not as zoomed in? I dunno what your set-up looks like and if that's hard to manage without making things difficult to see or interact with. I can't even pick out a favorite from this group. Layne's arsenal of sounds is incredible and creative. Geoff and Eli have massive ranges they can cover and sustain. Caesar also has some amazing range and I feel like he's the best at really tapping into his character and bringing the music to life.
Worth the wait just to see your reaction to the dubstep section 😂 Anthony has a phenomenal voice! He’s done Golden Hour previously with them and this month’s new video which may be coming out tomorrow 🤞🏻He’s also a part of the acapella group Earcandy.
Been waiting for this one from you because there was so much going on. The original is pretty simple and repetitive but as they always do they changed it up and brought a way better twist on it. Thank you for breaking it down and giving your insight.
Sounded like a pretty good jazz trio in the background at the start of the video, I had thought Mason was experimenting before sense and your comment broke through the musing. Watching you spend so much time in the middle section when I knew the entire second half was just around the corner was pretty funny
So love a good break down of a Voice Play video! Like the new set up. Also, appreciate the more intimate effect. Best wishes on your new endeavors I CA.
You are one of my all time favorite reactors, and I’ve been waiting for you to react to this song and/or In The Air Tonight! I love that you apply and share your musical knowledge when analyzing these videos… way too many reactors claim to be vocal coaches, musicians, etc. yet only sit there and stare at their screen. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos… thank you so much for creating such amazing content!! p.s. I live in the suburbs of Philly and would absolutely love to see you perform sometime!
There’s a lot of passion in this song, and a lot of energy. I don’t follow Voiceplay, but I follow you and will occasionally listen in. I like your new set-up because I can actually see a reaction on your face!
Thank you, Peter, for this reaction and analysis, it was great fun to watch and I'm very impressed at how much you notice within the timeframe of your viewing the video. Also I like the new camera angle, it allow us as viewers to see your reaction a little better, and you might say that it is "in your face", but to me it just feels more intimate and like a conversation even though it's basically you doing a monologue.
I definitely prefer the closer camera, it is more intimate and it is easier to see your expressions which I personally love. Like your reaction to Laynes first beatboxing thing at the beginning was priceless😂 This isn't their most recent, In The Air Tonight was the last and there is another coming very soon I would think! I would love to see you react to In the Air Tonight because it is amazing and I would like to here you analysis on it. Thank you so much for the great reaction and analysis as always Peter, you are the best!!❤
Great camera angle and great breakdown! I love this version so much more than the original. “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins is VPs latest release, and also worth a breakdown! ❤
This was so fun! I'm also a fan of the new camera angle. Since you don't often make silly faces, it always gives me a giggle when there's something impressive/surprising/funny enough to break you out of analysis mode, and the new setup makes it easier to see. 😀 Not that I'm complaining about analysis mode! I'm a literature/poetry nerd, and while I enjoy music and singing and there is some overlap there, I'm not super knowledgeable on the music front. Your explanations are always easy to follow and just really pleasant to watch because your enjoyment of what you're doing comes through so clearly. (Speaking of poetry nerding, i wanted to comment on your I See Fire analysis to explain why Ed Sheeran's original didn't hit you as hard the original of Misty Mountains, but it would have been quite long and i didn't have the mental bandwith that day to make it shorter. In a nutshell, though, Misty Mountains hits harder because it was written to be read, whereas I See Fire was written to be sung. Since Misty Mountains is far more efficient in terms of word usage, you don't have to do much musically to give it emotional impact. There's a bit more to it, but that's the tl;dr version.)
Yes. Enjoying the front, more intimate, camera angle. Always add more value to my Voiceplay experience. You point out things by ears/brain does not pick up on and makes me focus more on the little details. Which make their talent even more amazing. Thanks for your analyzations.
Thank you for your exceptional job of breaking down this group's amazingly talented productions! You help me appreciate them and their vocal talents even MORE!
I honestly love these closeup videos of you reacting. Awesome video as well. Keep it up!
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Great reaction to this crazy arrangement from Layne. With the fingersnapping in the beginning he fooled me into thinking that it was a Geoff arrangement first. I'd like to suggest a new rabbit-hole for you. The Project is called Ayreon. It is the brainchild of dutch composer, producer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen. With Ayreon he produces concept albums that each tell one complete story in the bigger Ayreon universe. To realise the albums he gathers musicians and singers from europe and around the world. If I had to put the music in a genre, I'd say Prog Rock/Metal Opera with Folk elements. Every character in the story is played by one singer. Especially with the song I suggest below there would be a lot to talk about, from composition, arrangement, stage presence to singing technique. My suggestion is the first song of the 2019 live show, where they performed the Album The Electric Castle live. In this song a few of the characters get introduced. It is a bit longer, but worth it. The song is Isis And Osiris: ua-cam.com/video/Z6YFbgMzkZY/v-deo.html For more context, here is the spoken intro: ua-cam.com/video/CaCCrK3Qw-A/v-deo.html And yes, the narrator is John De Lancie ("Q" from StarTrek), but here in the role as "The Forever".
I like the setup: straight on, talking right to us, nice and intimate. Your face at the breakdown was pretty much my reaction too. A quiet "WTF?" and my eyes were massive. I read that the gun effect actually was Layne. Dunno if that's confirmed, but if so... that man has swallowed more than just a drum kit: he swallowed a whole foley artist! I lived in the LA area for many years. I remember my first random encounter with a star: I suddenly realized Neil Patrick Harris was standing in front of me in line for a restaurant. I was really excited, but my older sister whispered to me, "Let's just let him eat in peace." Not even a minute later, he was mobbed by teen girls squealing in excitement and wanting an autograph. He was nice and signed stuff, then after they left he turned around to look at me and my sister. "Do you want one too?" I felt bad, because he sounded so weary, like he got this all the time. I didn't know what to say: I kind of DID want an autograph, but I didn't want to be like those girls. So we both just smiled politely. "You're a great actor, we love watching your shows, but we're just here to eat in peace, same as you." He sighed in relief and thanked us. We chatted briefly, and he seemed pretty cool. So I learned, simply meeting someone you admire and talking like normal people, even briefly, is a more cherished memory than rushing at them for an autograph. My craziest encounter was also my drunkest. Let's just say, I danced with Viggo Mortensen at a club back around 2004-ish. The lady I was with spotted him first. She's a mega huge Viggo fan, so she began to text her other Viggo fan friends, who went onto forums to confirm that Viggo really was in Hollywood. (Again, this was 2004, cellphone's didn't have much in the way of internet connection.) I was drunk, inhibitions utterly gone, so I just went right up to him and started dancing. He looked surprised by the boldness (I would be too) but next thing I know, we're dancing to the music together... rather close... maybe TOO close, haha! To the side, the lady was utterly freaked out. I tried to bring her over, but she was too overwhelmed, to the point of almost fainting, so she didn't even go up and say hi. I was very, VERY drunk so I don't have many clear memories of that night, which is a shame. Then again, had I been sober, there is NO WAY IN HELL I would have gone up to him like that. I've seen Jeri Ryan around. Spotting Forest Whitaker riding a moped was not what I ever expected to see. Bumping into Henry Winkler at a book fair was utterly unexpected, especially because I had grabbed the last copy of a book he wanted to buy. I didn't realize he had set it aside because he was looking at another table of books. Of course, I let him have it, although he kept insisting it was okay. Like, if I buy the book NOW it will forever be "the book I stole from Henry Winkler." I got to work with Richard Kind on a set where I was playing a musician (they needed real instrumentalists to make it look authentic, but none of us were union so we couldn't actually play, we mimed the music... which is NOT as easy as you'd think.) All I can say is, his last name fits his personality. He was very humble and pretty chill. At one point, he saw a table of food for the extras and went, "Ooooh, cookies! Hey, is it cool if I have one of these cookies?" The staff replied, "Sir, you are the TALENT! You can eat whatever you want." He pouted and said, "I don't want to eat someone else's cookies." Gosh, he was so adorably humble about it. I swear, living around Hollywood is just another world. I really hope you enjoy it, and may you meet only sweet actors who like cookies.
I realized I wrote so much. Yikes! They're fun memories to me, although perhaps they're "you had to have been there." Still, one more story, because this one shows how bizarre living in LA can be. The wildest random encounter with a star goes to my best friend. She had just gotten off work and climbed into her crappy little car when suddenly someone leaped into the backseat. She thought she was about to be carjacked (or WORSE) until she realized it was none other than Reese Witherspoon, who begged her to take her to where her limo was waiting. Paparazzi had gotten word of her being out, and now her driver couldn't get close enough. So while Reese laid flat in the backseat, my BFF drove. She saw the mob of cameramen up ahead, but no one paid attention to her junky car. They made it to an alley, where the limo was in hiding. Reese thanked my friend and then said, "Wait, let me repay you." She had her Academy Awards gift basket in the backseat of the limo, with basically half a million dollars worth of products, chocolates, expensive watches and jewelry, vouchers for vacations in tropical beaches and ski resorts... my friend obviously couldn't use all of that, so we sat around eating the chocolates and bougie candies, trying out makeup products, her boyfriend got a really nice watch, the two of them took a trip of a lifetime, and she handed out vouchers as Christmas gifts that year. And that was the day my best friend learned a lesson: DON'T throw all your old McDonald's bags and water bottles into the backseat. You never know who may jump in.
So glad to hear your take on this! Great reaction! 😊 would love to hear your thoughts on the videos with continuity, such as Warriors-Dream On- Seven Nation Army, and others.
Actually I like the new angle on your camera. Feels more personal. Loved this version of the song, VoicePlay and company really know how to bring it home. And that pertains to all of the videos they've done in the last year. They have just stepped it up to a higher plane and every time I hear them do a new video, I think how can they possibly beat the last one, but they do. Every one seems to be blooming - Eli #1 has been incredible and Cesar is really coming into his own as well. Geoff and Layne are at the peak of their game and it is absolutely breathtaking.
I never cease to be massively entertained and impressed by this group -- which covers do I still need to analyze??
Their newest, in the air tonight! And they will also have another new one out within the next week or two 💜
😅 Also I don't think you've reacted to golden hour from vp yet, also with Anthony 💜
Any of their older stuff!
Kidnap the sandy claws maybe?
All of them
I've gained a lot of respect for Eli, not just as a singer but as an actor. He really gets "into character" in these videos. I wouldn't have been surprised to see him USE that bat at some point. (Hey, it can't always be about Geoff lol)
Agreed. That last line of "a seven-nation army couldn't hold me back" may have been sung real soft. But it was still intimidating. Not a man you want to cross. But one you sure do want on your side.
I don't think it's ever all about Geoff in a voice play video.
I just love Eli!!! 💖
I love to hear him start off in the lower part of his range. So smooth! No trace of the Rock God here. His versatility never ceases to amaze.
That's part of the appeal with this group. Most, if not all, have experience in either voice acting
&/or have worked doing musical shows for Disney World. They can really get into their characters. In Hellfire you can see Layne really emotionally connected to the song along with the others.
As soon as I saw the startled expression on Peter's face in the thumbnail, I thought... "Layne!" Gotta be one of Layne's crazy percussion riffs...
31:25 "Did he get up to a B5? Which i dont have today. Its so high you can't even hear it" hahahahaha. I related so well with this comment
The part where the throaty bass kicks in ( 14:37 ) is Geoff. Laine(layne?) takes over after that.
Did you know that Geoff does Beatboxing on the side ?
26:09 "Did he just say opera? OH, MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!" We love you, Peter. 😆❤
Love it when they catch you so off guard that you just yell out "what the fuck"
Dammnit Pete!? InDouche is now in my Lexicon!
Thnx a pantload🙄🤣
Somehow Caesar always just has more... attitude! Eli does the rock god thing so well. Layne has just so many sounds and variety it is ridiculous. Geoff's bass is amazing and his flavor on things is just chef's kiss. And on this Anthony just shines!
When you reacted1 with WTF at Geoff's home lyric then the drop that follows was hilarious. My favourite part of your reactions is when you go, wait what??? And don't really know what to say. It's s genuine and makes you more entertaining to watch
I think my favorite part of this song (that I've not [yet] seen reactors comment on) is the real bluesy color/tone to Cesar's singing in the first verse. I've seen this song categorized as "Blues Punk," and Cesar definitely delivered the blues. He's really been maturing as a singer since he joined, and there are a lot more vocal colors in his rainbow... Or maybe it's just as the group gets to know each other better, Geoff and Layne are giving him more colors to sing. In any case, I like!
I do like the new camera setup. Voiceplay’s In the Air Tonight was last month’s release. They have a positively exquisite video coming out within the week. This was fun.
Great!
LOL “it’s so high you can’t hear it”
Silly bass 😂
My favorite moment in this piece (out of hundreds) is when Anthony does that last insanely high riff and hands it off to Eli - its amazing!
Always appreciate your reaction and analysis of Voiceplay and Geoff.
And you have not reacted to their Little Mermaid Medley - you've gotta see it. Trust me!!
I like the camera angle, it is more personal and intimate.
I like that they are comfortable adding in the audio engineering. We all know they can sing these songs clean, the extra stuff makes it that much more entertaining.
Boogie song isn't that case. :D
A Lebanese reactor said that if he was in trouble he'd call on those guys because they look like total bad asses
The camera set up is much better, because it feels like you are more engaged into a conversation with your viewers. VoicePlay really just keeps raising the bar with every song that they release. It's awesome!
I'm loving how it starts relatively straight and chill, and then they start to add more of that "VoicePlay" spice lol
VP never disappoints. Your analyses never disappoint. Thank you!
The continual interruptions are annoying 😡
Camera angle is great and picture quality is so much better. This analysis was worth waiting for.
Glad to hear that!
I prefer this new camera angle. My hearing isn’t great so being able to watch your face while you’re talking makes it a little easier to keep up without having to blow the speakers out of my cheap TV. I want to thank you for the videos you post. I’ve always loved music but I’ve learned so much about how singers actually produce and control sound from you. Please keep educating and entertaining all of us.
@22:05 is when the reaction I was WAITING for happened. Every single reactor I have watched react to this one has just lost their ever loving mind starting there.
Whaaaat. Thefuck?
- Peter Barber 2023
Also being so discombobulated that he couldn't even get the pit vipers on at one point. 🤣 Gold!
Stank face and all. Lol
Yes! like the new format of the closer beautiful Peter Barber mug :D
Your face when you here Layne's first crazy beat boxing is priceless!! Ha! I thoroughly enjoyed this cover and your analysis. Been waiting for this one and really happy to see this!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Since this they've done In The Air Tonight, with J.None. Brilliant 80s throwback. :) And yes Anthony's name is the Italian way, Gaarjoola.
Did you know that VP also did a cover of Phantom of Opera ft Rachel Potter that is well worth reacting to.
The EDM background is great for this; I knew you'd have a look at it from that. I had no idea about the EDM.
Geoff - what can we say? Keeping that base line moving throughout, adding and subtracting to it to give it some variety - and the occasional really low note just to remind us that he can, if he wants to.
Layne - just goes to prove my rule for VoicePlay videos - if it doesn't sound like it's made by a human, it's almost certainly Layne!
Anthony's riffs and runs were kind of a breakout for me, considering how little of those he did in Golden Hour, the only other song I've really heard him perform. I knew from GH that he had a really good voice, but this was pretty amazing!
Eli, in both of the Viking videos, and now in this one, has really shown his "you REALLY don't want to cross me" acting side. Yes, anybody waving around a metal baseball bat is going to bear watching, but Eli really looked like he was kind of wanting to use that bat (hopefully on something, rather than someone).
Cesar was by far the most restrained member in this video - just solid backing vocals throughout the entire song. But it was nice to hear him not using the breathy style we've heard so often from him - I really like his "solid" (I would guess, from Peter's lessons, more solid vocal fold closure?) voice even more.
Anthony has an incredible voice. Hear it again in their cover of Golden Hour. It has a bridge section written by Geoff. He's becoming more adventurous in that direction. This however is just terrific, from all of them. Loved your reactions :)
Anthony has also been in several of their Minis
@@janetdw that's true.
Anthony first appeared in Voice Play's Just Sing video. The caption on that one said "Haven't collaborated with him yet, but we want to!" These Anthony videos have literally been coming for years.
I kinda prefer the closer camera because your facial expressions are slightly more epic. 😁🫶🏻
I love how they felt the need to censor the pillar with some duct tape
I do love this camera angle. Like you said, it's much more intimate, just the way I like it 😄
And once again VP does something out of this world 😲
What do you think of the part towards the end, the "rip it off" part, where Anthony starts the riff and it's handed to Eli to finish with the rip it off? I love the transitions in many of the songs from Anthony to Eli and vice versa. Great analysis! I know this piece was packed full of things to examine and you only have so much tie to do it! Thank you for going in depth in the songs that you analyze.
Love your new angle.... looking "at us" as you explain and breakdown each video is indeed so much more personal.......loving your smile as you are appreciating their talent too! You are a wealth of knowledge for us all!! Thank you!
Peter, Loved your reaction and especially the analysis and the new camera angle. I'm still finding new things every time I hear this song. 🥰
I’ve been waiting for weeks to see your reaction to this! Thankfully, you never disappoint! I don’t know if you noticed but that 2010 dubstep bass sound? The first time you hear it it sure looks like it’s Cesar (he even gives us this cheeky grin after)-second time might be as well. Also, not only does Anthony hit that B5, but then Eli comes in on the same note. I mean, we knew he could do it but…
Loved this reaction! And congrats again on the 100k!! You’re in the big time now!!
Thanks so much!
I don't know what the contract to be a member of VoicePlay looks like, but 100% Layne's contract has a rider that he is allowed/required to make his water drop sound in every song. 💧
All things. Any things. I love Geoff. I love Anthony's riffs. I love this new angle for your camera. I think it's super dope that you got to sit back to back with Jane Lynch this morning. Anything. 😉Thanks for taking the time on these long VP analysis videos, Peter! Always a good time.
Like the new camera angle. It does seem more personal. I love how much you enjoyed that.
I knew this one was going to break half an hour! (No complaints here)
this was just amazing…but then when are they not? ❤🏴
I like how you actually know what you are talking about. Just like Charismatic Voice. Geoff is my fave but as a whole I love Voice Play.
I like the new camera set up. Apparently i live under a rock because I had never even heard of this song before Voiceplay covered it. As I'm sure others have mentioned, their take on "In the Air Tonight" is a must-see!
I do like you facing the camera, because it's easier to see your reactions, and your big beautiful brown eyes widening when Geoff goes low, or Layne does something stellar. Great reaction! As for Jane Lynch, and dining a celebrity...welcome to Santa Barbara. But still really cool! I was just watching Adam Lambert preform "Marry the Night." from his Glee guest starring, just before this.
27:32 Love when you start groovin during a reaction. As always, another phenomenal break down.
Great, in-depth analysis as always, Peter. Newest cover (dropped today) is Creep.
Second latest. They've also done In The Air Tonight since this one came out. Looking forward to you seeing that one ;) But yeah, I think it works very nicely for you to be talking directly to the camera. I think you should keep doing it.
Thanks, Peter, for the reaction. I was excited for Anthony Gargiula in this but Cesar's pin-up pose did me in.😆😍 Perfect.
I really do like the new camera angle. it almost feels like a conversation. I mean, obviously you can't hear me, but I do talk and interact a lot while watching your videos. 😂
I do like the straight on angle, I feel like we see your expressions better
Love your VP analyses. Missed them. You should do a compilation of several of their shorts sometime. They've been amazing. The only downside to shorts, can't back up. But they do loop.
The “what the fuck” during the first breakdown got me 😂
Thanks for the review Peter, was really hoping you would do this one. This is one of my all time favs from Voiceplay. Another level again! Everyone shines, background, Layne is pure ALIEN. Cesar brings his own, Eli is the usual gold and Anthony, my man, my man. Would love to hear him on more covers from Voiceplay. These guys are simply on another level with their production. Amazing cover all over!
Love the camera set up. Love the full frontal lol
I like the forward angle, but maybe not as zoomed in? I dunno what your set-up looks like and if that's hard to manage without making things difficult to see or interact with.
I can't even pick out a favorite from this group. Layne's arsenal of sounds is incredible and creative. Geoff and Eli have massive ranges they can cover and sustain. Caesar also has some amazing range and I feel like he's the best at really tapping into his character and bringing the music to life.
Great analysis. Really like the intimate vibe with you facing the camera.
Really like this set up. And just love this cover.
Yes for the new camera setup! Great analysis as usual!
Great reaction. I learned a lot. I like the new camera positioning.
Excellent!
Worth the wait just to see your reaction to the dubstep section 😂
Anthony has a phenomenal voice! He’s done Golden Hour previously with them and this month’s new video which may be coming out tomorrow 🤞🏻He’s also a part of the acapella group Earcandy.
You need to do their most recent song, that released today: Creep.
A song with so many covers is challenging... but this is one of their best, ever.
Been waiting for this one from you because there was so much going on. The original is pretty simple and repetitive but as they always do they changed it up and brought a way better twist on it. Thank you for breaking it down and giving your insight.
Peter! I'm so glad you picked up on how high Anthony goes in that last riff! I think its one of the most impressive things in the song!
Great analysis as usual...And yes...New camera angle is awesome. Can't wait to see you reaction to VP doing CREEP.
Good stuff Peter as always!!!
Sounded like a pretty good jazz trio in the background at the start of the video, I had thought Mason was experimenting before sense and your comment broke through the musing.
Watching you spend so much time in the middle section when I knew the entire second half was just around the corner was pretty funny
So love a good break down of a Voice Play video! Like the new set up. Also, appreciate the more intimate effect. Best wishes on your new endeavors I CA.
Fantastic :)
You are one of my all time favorite reactors, and I’ve been waiting for you to react to this song and/or In The Air Tonight! I love that you apply and share your musical knowledge when analyzing these videos… way too many reactors claim to be vocal coaches, musicians, etc. yet only sit there and stare at their screen. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos… thank you so much for creating such amazing content!!
p.s. I live in the suburbs of Philly and would absolutely love to see you perform sometime!
There’s a lot of passion in this song, and a lot of energy. I don’t follow Voiceplay, but I follow you and will occasionally listen in. I like your new set-up because I can actually see a reaction on your face!
Thank you, Peter, for this reaction and analysis, it was great fun to watch and I'm very impressed at how much you notice within the timeframe of your viewing the video. Also I like the new camera angle, it allow us as viewers to see your reaction a little better, and you might say that it is "in your face", but to me it just feels more intimate and like a conversation even though it's basically you doing a monologue.
Yay. I have been waiting for this for weeks. You did so good. Thank you.
You have the very best channel, period. The charasmatic voice is the only other one getting an honorable mention. Kudos!!
Love the set-up. It's much more intimate.
Loved the reaction/analysis, definitely do In The Air Tonight and Golden Hour! And ANY of their older stuff, would love that as well.
Happy with the camera angle! I think everything else I would have said has been said already...
I definitely prefer the closer camera, it is more intimate and it is easier to see your expressions which I personally love. Like your reaction to Laynes first beatboxing thing at the beginning was priceless😂 This isn't their most recent, In The Air Tonight was the last and there is another coming very soon I would think! I would love to see you react to In the Air Tonight because it is amazing and I would like to here you analysis on it. Thank you so much for the great reaction and analysis as always Peter, you are the best!!❤
Great camera angle and great breakdown! I love this version so much more than the original. “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins is VPs latest release, and also worth a breakdown! ❤
Really appreciate your analysis. The newest one they did "In the Air Tonight" that is a must hear.
I like the direct contact feel.
Great reaction and analysis as always 👌 The arrangement of this cover is amazing ❤❤
I quite like the new angle. Great in-depth review.
Loved the analysis! I do enjoy the new camera angle. Take care!
I knew you'd love this one, with all the dub step and electronic type influence! 💜
Since their release I was ONLY waiting for your reaction!! Why did you make us wait so long? Always enjoy your work!
Give our guy a break. It takes some time and aggravation to move across a continent.
This was so fun! I'm also a fan of the new camera angle. Since you don't often make silly faces, it always gives me a giggle when there's something impressive/surprising/funny enough to break you out of analysis mode, and the new setup makes it easier to see. 😀 Not that I'm complaining about analysis mode! I'm a literature/poetry nerd, and while I enjoy music and singing and there is some overlap there, I'm not super knowledgeable on the music front. Your explanations are always easy to follow and just really pleasant to watch because your enjoyment of what you're doing comes through so clearly.
(Speaking of poetry nerding, i wanted to comment on your I See Fire analysis to explain why Ed Sheeran's original didn't hit you as hard the original of Misty Mountains, but it would have been quite long and i didn't have the mental bandwith that day to make it shorter. In a nutshell, though, Misty Mountains hits harder because it was written to be read, whereas I See Fire was written to be sung. Since Misty Mountains is far more efficient in terms of word usage, you don't have to do much musically to give it emotional impact. There's a bit more to it, but that's the tl;dr version.)
Thank you.
Anytime!
No, seriously, I will geek about writing for literal days if nobody shuts me up 😂
Anthony sang the National Anthem at age 12 - amazing if you want to give it a listen.
The "Wuuut the fuk" at 22:15 just sent me. 🤣🤣🤣
Saaaame 😅
Voice Play's latest is Creep. This is my favorite song by them though.
Yes. Enjoying the front, more intimate, camera angle. Always add more value to my Voiceplay experience. You point out things by ears/brain does not pick up on and makes me focus more on the little details. Which make their talent even more amazing. Thanks for your analyzations.
Peter’s bell tone demonstration at 19:06 was definitely Saria’s Song from Ocarina of Time! 😆
Thank you for your exceptional job of breaking down this group's amazingly talented productions! You help me appreciate them and their vocal talents even MORE!
I honestly love these closeup videos of you reacting. Awesome video as well. Keep it up!
Great reaction to this crazy arrangement from Layne. With the fingersnapping in the beginning he fooled me into thinking that it was a Geoff arrangement first.
I'd like to suggest a new rabbit-hole for you. The Project is called Ayreon. It is the brainchild of dutch composer, producer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen. With Ayreon he produces concept albums that each tell one complete story in the bigger Ayreon universe. To realise the albums he gathers musicians and singers from europe and around the world.
If I had to put the music in a genre, I'd say Prog Rock/Metal Opera with Folk elements. Every character in the story is played by one singer. Especially with the song I suggest below there would be a lot to talk about, from composition, arrangement, stage presence to singing technique.
My suggestion is the first song of the 2019 live show, where they performed the Album The Electric Castle live. In this song a few of the characters get introduced. It is a bit longer, but worth it.
The song is Isis And Osiris: ua-cam.com/video/Z6YFbgMzkZY/v-deo.html
For more context, here is the spoken intro: ua-cam.com/video/CaCCrK3Qw-A/v-deo.html
And yes, the narrator is John De Lancie ("Q" from StarTrek), but here in the role as "The Forever".
This WAS a Geoff arrangement. If you have any doubt, just look at the info under their original video.
@@Wildecat10 you are right. I somehow had In The Air Tonight in mind while writing the comment.
This is so good. Not enough views. Let’s share this original video. Not their latest. 2nd to latest
I like the setup: straight on, talking right to us, nice and intimate. Your face at the breakdown was pretty much my reaction too. A quiet "WTF?" and my eyes were massive. I read that the gun effect actually was Layne. Dunno if that's confirmed, but if so... that man has swallowed more than just a drum kit: he swallowed a whole foley artist!
I lived in the LA area for many years. I remember my first random encounter with a star: I suddenly realized Neil Patrick Harris was standing in front of me in line for a restaurant. I was really excited, but my older sister whispered to me, "Let's just let him eat in peace." Not even a minute later, he was mobbed by teen girls squealing in excitement and wanting an autograph. He was nice and signed stuff, then after they left he turned around to look at me and my sister. "Do you want one too?" I felt bad, because he sounded so weary, like he got this all the time. I didn't know what to say: I kind of DID want an autograph, but I didn't want to be like those girls. So we both just smiled politely. "You're a great actor, we love watching your shows, but we're just here to eat in peace, same as you." He sighed in relief and thanked us. We chatted briefly, and he seemed pretty cool. So I learned, simply meeting someone you admire and talking like normal people, even briefly, is a more cherished memory than rushing at them for an autograph.
My craziest encounter was also my drunkest. Let's just say, I danced with Viggo Mortensen at a club back around 2004-ish. The lady I was with spotted him first. She's a mega huge Viggo fan, so she began to text her other Viggo fan friends, who went onto forums to confirm that Viggo really was in Hollywood. (Again, this was 2004, cellphone's didn't have much in the way of internet connection.) I was drunk, inhibitions utterly gone, so I just went right up to him and started dancing. He looked surprised by the boldness (I would be too) but next thing I know, we're dancing to the music together... rather close... maybe TOO close, haha! To the side, the lady was utterly freaked out. I tried to bring her over, but she was too overwhelmed, to the point of almost fainting, so she didn't even go up and say hi. I was very, VERY drunk so I don't have many clear memories of that night, which is a shame. Then again, had I been sober, there is NO WAY IN HELL I would have gone up to him like that.
I've seen Jeri Ryan around. Spotting Forest Whitaker riding a moped was not what I ever expected to see. Bumping into Henry Winkler at a book fair was utterly unexpected, especially because I had grabbed the last copy of a book he wanted to buy. I didn't realize he had set it aside because he was looking at another table of books. Of course, I let him have it, although he kept insisting it was okay. Like, if I buy the book NOW it will forever be "the book I stole from Henry Winkler."
I got to work with Richard Kind on a set where I was playing a musician (they needed real instrumentalists to make it look authentic, but none of us were union so we couldn't actually play, we mimed the music... which is NOT as easy as you'd think.) All I can say is, his last name fits his personality. He was very humble and pretty chill. At one point, he saw a table of food for the extras and went, "Ooooh, cookies! Hey, is it cool if I have one of these cookies?" The staff replied, "Sir, you are the TALENT! You can eat whatever you want." He pouted and said, "I don't want to eat someone else's cookies." Gosh, he was so adorably humble about it.
I swear, living around Hollywood is just another world. I really hope you enjoy it, and may you meet only sweet actors who like cookies.
I realized I wrote so much. Yikes! They're fun memories to me, although perhaps they're "you had to have been there." Still, one more story, because this one shows how bizarre living in LA can be. The wildest random encounter with a star goes to my best friend. She had just gotten off work and climbed into her crappy little car when suddenly someone leaped into the backseat. She thought she was about to be carjacked (or WORSE) until she realized it was none other than Reese Witherspoon, who begged her to take her to where her limo was waiting. Paparazzi had gotten word of her being out, and now her driver couldn't get close enough. So while Reese laid flat in the backseat, my BFF drove. She saw the mob of cameramen up ahead, but no one paid attention to her junky car. They made it to an alley, where the limo was in hiding. Reese thanked my friend and then said, "Wait, let me repay you." She had her Academy Awards gift basket in the backseat of the limo, with basically half a million dollars worth of products, chocolates, expensive watches and jewelry, vouchers for vacations in tropical beaches and ski resorts... my friend obviously couldn't use all of that, so we sat around eating the chocolates and bougie candies, trying out makeup products, her boyfriend got a really nice watch, the two of them took a trip of a lifetime, and she handed out vouchers as Christmas gifts that year.
And that was the day my best friend learned a lesson: DON'T throw all your old McDonald's bags and water bottles into the backseat. You never know who may jump in.
Thank you for the reaction, I've never laughed at a reaction so much as I have this one. Keep up the fab work.😂
So glad to hear your take on this! Great reaction! 😊 would love to hear your thoughts on the videos with continuity, such as Warriors-Dream On- Seven Nation Army, and others.
Actually I like the new angle on your camera. Feels more personal. Loved this version of the song, VoicePlay and company really know how to bring it home. And that pertains to all of the videos they've done in the last year. They have just stepped it up to a higher plane and every time I hear them do a new video, I think how can they possibly beat the last one, but they do. Every one seems to be blooming - Eli #1 has been incredible and Cesar is really coming into his own as well. Geoff and Layne are at the peak of their game and it is absolutely breathtaking.
Such an insightful analysis as usual. So much I missed listening to the original with my untrained ear. Thank you.