@@Zaner-vk5hh I knew I will love it since first photos appeared. This style is very close to me but you're right, VoicePlay are opening many doors to me, and not only speaking about music
If you've got a nice high male voice, maybe you're a tenor. If it's warm, and expressive in the middle, you're probably a baritone. If you got a low voice, that vibrates nearby objects, you're a bass. But... if your friends ask you to be a stand in for a viking warhorn... you're Geoff Castellucci...
His was a nice village until someone challenged him to a sing off. Then the loser set the village alight so no one would tell how soundly he was defeated
i would've loved to see Geoff sporting a historical Viking hairstyle...the men typically had long hair elaborately braided with a high ponytail....it would've been fantastic!
@@kailavanderwielen3588, one reactor who says she has Viking heritage also said she wished they had braided Geoff’s hair. Someone in her comments said they tried, but his vibrations on the low notes undid the braids.
All the variations of the same repeated lines-just amazing! The staggered words and the vocals being passed around, something new to hear every time I listen.
I just shared this with my Amtgard group, which is full of "Norsemen". Because I had to. FYI - Amtgard is a medieval reinactment group, like the Society for Creative Anachronism, Rennfaire, etc.
I used to think Geoff made some sort of deal to get this talent. This song changed my mind. He simply marched down to the crossroads and took what he wanted.
There's a line in sixteen tons that was delivered in a way that backs up his ability to scare the devil himself. The part in caps below was delivered via earthquake/demon/earthquake demon. "If you see me comin', better STEP ASIDE. A lotta men didn't, a lotta men died."
The original text in Icelandic is: Þat mælti mín móðir, at mér skyldi kaupa fley ok fagrar árar, fara á brott með víkingum, standa upp í stafni, stýra dýrum knerri, halda svá til hafnar höggva mann ok annan. It's a form of Norse poem attributed to Egill Skallgrímsson, who was likely born in 910 AD in Iceland, although the exact year is unknown. It is said he he composed it after slaying his first man at the age of 7, but i'm guessing there may be some slight exaggeration there :) The poem is then recorded by Snorri Sturluson in "Egils Saga", but the oldest surviving manuscripts are from the 1700's. We'll likely never know the true facts, but it is very cool to see and hear my heritage being sung by this amazing group. Well done Voiceplay.
How do you pronounce the first letter that looks like a P? I have an Icelandic song in my playlist starts with it as well. Sounds like an English th but i could be wrong 🤔. My phone placed it behind the Z-songs alphabetical wise
@@Taostbrotesserin Yeah a "th" sound is close to it but it needs to be a much firmer sound. Put the emphasis on the very first sound and amplify it a bit. That should get you close to it
@@Taostbrotesserin I wouldn't say so. They did get popular with kids in the months after Eurovision but have mostly disappeared since then. They were pretty unknown before Eurovision as well.
@@Kherian4393 they haven't uploaded anything in a while, only a weird remix of their old stuff. They definitely raised my interest for Iceland though, I'll definitely come and visit in a view years once covid is over and I have an income 😅
The costumes and makeup are so good! Layne is looking awesome with that intricate face tattoo, and Geoff looks (and sounds) like some underworld god. Eli sort of looks like he's decaying (but in a cool way, like a draugr or something). Jose is all intimidating and his eyes seem to glow at times. J is like a ghost or ice-spirit. So cool!
I love when Eli puts a little more distortion on his voice rather than super clean vocals. I know we all love Geoff - rightfully so! - but I think Eli really stands out on this track, too.
I was listening to this when my wife asked me to go borrow a few eggs from the neighbor... long story short, I have expanded our lands, and our neighbor's home is now my own, we shall never want for eggs again.
Not just a loot and pillage, but you conquered that house! True Viking style!! This joke made me laugh for real. Well played! Wait, I assume it was a joke... oh goodness!! Do I need to send help to your neighbors?!? :-)
I am in love with *Voice Play!* I am an Apache woman with black hair. Hearing this gorgeous rendition of "My Mother Told Me" inspires me to tell my spiritual sons and daughters to always *fight for what is right!* And oooooh, that BASS ❤️!
So everyone looking like they haven't had a bath in a month and Geoff over there with his luscious locks just blowin in the raiding breeze like a Pantene commercial lol
Has anyone else noticed the rest look like their in costume but Geoff looks like that was pulled out of his closet or viking equivalent and just put it on when he woke up?
Eli is such a power house! Dude is so freaking amazing. And seems so, so humble about it. I’m so struck every time he lets gets some good powerful solos.
From 2:14-2:20 is legit my favorite moment of this song. I can do ANYTHING in those six seconds. The way he just SENDS it with so much power, incredible!
Yes, there are excellent a capella groups out there, BUT there are two that pierce my heat like sharpened vocal arrows of fire. There is, in *my* experience, no competition in my heart for the two. They touch me equally. *I love you guys with all my Apache soul.* If I could, I would adopt you all as my sons, *All 5 of you!* Thank you *VoicePlay.* ROCK ON!
Between all the (understandably) Goeff-thirsty comments I just want to take a moment to praise Eli and Jose for their exceptional highnotes. send shudders down my spine. As always incredible work from everyone. After hearing Colm McGuinnesse's version I was hungry for more interpretations of this song this scratched a really nasty itch. Thanks a lot guys
You know what the funny thing is with voiceplay? With some vocal groups there is like this guy is fenomenal, that woman is also very good and the rest is okay. Not with voiceplay. Every. single. one. of you guys are fenomenal.
Pentatonix and Home Free are the other two groups that fit that description. I don't know why we have so much talent these days - maybe as a backlash from all the boy bands and autotune?
With all due respect to Van Canto, this is the most metal acapella song you will ever hear. As is always the case with Voiceplay, everyone knocks it out of the park, but Eli and Geoff are unreal. Geoff's voice has so much menace and Eli sounds ready to rip someone's head off. Never heard him that intense! Valhallacapella perhaps?
It's hard to believe that a song where a single verse is repeated several times could be just GREAT! At first I didn't even notice that it was one verse repeated because each one was so different. Costumes and setting were wonderful.
@@anythingandeverything3987 to be specific, it's a poem by the berserker and Skald, Egill Skallagrimson, who wrote it at the age of 7 after killing a boy as a result of them cheating him in a game. While his father was upset, his mother said he would be a great viking, basically the first soccer mom
I am so late to the Voiceplay party... I arrived a whole three days ago....not a single hour has been wasted since. I am totally obsessed. If you ever get over to the UK on tour, I'm there! My soul is soothed and stirred all at the same time. Bliss.
I'm sure you probably have, but if you haven't, check out Home Free and Pentatonix, too. These three groups are kind of the Holy Trinity of a capella. They also have the Holy Trinity of bass singers. (At least before Avi left PTX.)
@@anniedownum451 oh, I'm totally addicted to Home Free too, they are incredible. As yet, for some reason that I can't explain, Pentatonix have not grabbed me. I love Avi, but that's as far as I've got so far. I'm going to keep listening though! ❤️
@@buildjakapanuk You read my mind about them! I agree with you. Try Natural Disaster and Hallelujah if you want some of the better ones from PTX. With Home Free... you can't go wrong. Happy listening!
Layne sounds more like an actual drumset every time. Also, I love how Geoff's subharmonic F1 imitates a horn resounding, maybe as a battle call or something
I love when we get to hear Layne sing. I mean he's an amazing vocal percussionist and blows my mind regularly. It's just really nice to hear his singing voice which is very pleasant too.
I swear I'm 1 million of the 4.2+ million views. Bass hits you in the soul. Geoff hits your ancestors in the soul. There are Vikings in my family tree who just stood up in Valhalla and grabbed their axe.
THANK YOU GEOFF! the growl is so comfortable now that I sting super low bass. The growl is effortless and doesn't hurt my throat. Much love! Yes, I'm female. Used to sing alto, until I was extubated after a surgery more than 10 years ago. I have a connective tissue disorder and my chords just gave way. Now, instead of singing Ronstadt to Murray, I'm now in your range. Tried to learn Avi Kaplan, but while I could sing it, my throat hurt. With the growl, I can go a lot lower without any pain at all. Thanks.
I don't know how y'all manage to constantly outdo yourselves, but you've done it again! I love everything about this, from the intricate, incredible harmonies, to the powerful percussion, to the costumes and makeup, to the gorgeous backgrounds. You all look very intimidating, but Eli managed to look downright terrifying with those facial expressions! 😮 Jose was a wonderful addition and blended so well with all of you. Thank you VoicePlay, for this wonderful work of art. Now, let's all raise a tankard of mead, and proceed to battle where we will hew many foe men! 😁💕
My god... everytime Geoff goes didgeridoo the hairs in my neck jump to the ceiling. His range is just out of this world. That being said... Every voice in this group is just amazing. This is by far my favorite version of My Mother Told Me so far. Bless you Voiceplay. Your music brings good feelings to many.
Amazing arrangement and even more amazing execution. I really loved the round/echo effect in the middle where they're all singing different lines or the same lines at slightly staggered tempos. Great to hear Layne in the harmonies this time, and then the way the beat dropped. Loved the elbow crash. I really loved Eli and J's harmonies and leads in this too. Geoff was the ocean and the oars, J and Eli the winds and the wave crests, Jose was the dragon figurehead cutting through it all and Layne was the steersman, the rowing drums, and the sounds of the rigging. The sheer theatricality was amazing too. Beautiful.
I thought I clicked on Voiceplays new video and not on The Vikings?! But for real! What on Earth?!! That was so amazing, I think my jaw dropped to the floor
A younger Geoff with his short hair was adorkable. A more mature Geoff with a longer mane is a purdy boi, even when he's playing a villain or a demon. I have to say, though, if I heard that note/sound coming toward me on a dark night, I'd think Gabriel was announcing judgment day, and I would not stick around.
His voice makes my heart flutter. Lol Just sexy and so DEEP and vibrating! Loved the Monster Mash, with his Wife and him.....dancing. 😊👍 The whole group puts on a Show, sings beautifully and......are So Talented!
I have something to say: The thing that makes diference between Voiceplay and other a capella bands is the base of the songs. I love the work between Geoff and Layne. The 4 of you are genious!! And José with you sounds AMAZING!!!👏👏👏 I love the importance of the bass. You have a loyal follower and again, greetings from México.🖤
Welcome to the fandom! That guy is Eli (pronounced EL-ee, rather than EE-lie), and yeah, he's an amazing tenor. Got that great rock vibe to his voice, and can do runs like nobody's business.
I...I...WOW. I’m a little scared. This was absolutely glorious! Everyone is a beast in this! Geoff made my jaw drop like the first time. Layne was killing it! J took my breath away. Eli looked and sounded so fierce (like, in the real way, not the slang way), I wouldn’t want him mad at me! Jose was amazing! This was insanely good!
My jaw dropped when I saw this thumbnail. And multiple times throughout the video. My GOSH, you guys. I almost decided to wait and watch it with everyone else, but... come on, I couldn't wait for this! But man, they're gonna love it. I wish I could say as much as everyone else on here, because they've said it all better, but suffice it to say that you're about to get five hundred rewatches from over here! Possibly more comments, too. But seriously, what is WITH y'all doing songs I already loved but never would've expected, and then DESTROYING it in the best way possible?
I don't know what's best - the vocals, the costumes, the makeup, or the sets. Maybe all? I commented on the patron release, but hearing this again, I had to come back and talk about how much I love it. I did not know the song and wasn't sure what to think before seeing it. Now I just keep rewatching. It is so satisfying. I love the dark tone, the attitude, and the haunting mood. Geoff looks like a forge god, Layne and J like berserkers, and Eli like a necromancer. They were all so good, but I have to comment on Eli's rock voice. When it comes out, it blows me away every time! Geoff, of course, is a wonder. J is so smooth. Jose fit in very well with everyone's skill and sound. And Layne killed the percussion, which is not a surprise. What was a spectacular surprise was his solo singing! I am always a fan when he sings. These guys are such a gift! 💜
No, you're not the only one! I often wrote that I would love that Layne had more singing parts and I love this song so much 😍 (proof, I'm coming back to the vid months after it was released Ahah)
Fantastic! I feel like Voiceplay saw the sea shanty trend and said to each other, "We can do better". Layne smashed it! Geoff killed it! Eli... wait... everyone in the band did superbly in this cover! Why is it always Layne's arrangements which end up trying to crack the Earth's crust with Geoff's subharmonics? Is there a rivalry with the silly stuff they get each other to do or something?
I don’t know what the correct term/terms are, but Jose’s voice matches the guy’s full round rich tones so well. Your creativity to conceive the concepts and talent to bring them all to life is...wow, so good. Thank you for all the joy you bring. Enjoy your weekend. Stay safe and stay well. 😷😎✌🏻🤟🏻🖖🏻
I love how everyone has their theme in costumes and backgrounds here. Geoff's chilling in the forge, creating swords and axes and earthquakes. Layne and J look like fierce warriors ready to attack. Eli and Jose like the wise strategists, making the battle plans! Didn't knew the world needed Viking VoicePlay, but we absolutely did. Those hamonies... such a perfect arrangement by Layne and the make-up looks epic. Also Eli kinda reminded me of Floki from Vikings, great work on those backgrounds btw, man! Thanks to you guys for always brightening my days with music, it's so wholesome for the heart and soul.
Layne Stein is perfect. Why doesn't everyone admire his work and voice? Just a cool person) (tries to scream) Don't listen to anyone! You are just gorgeous! I love you❣️
My son (who also sings bass) introduced me to Geoff. I then discovered VoicePlay. Love your music! I have a bilateral hearing loss 😢 so sometimes what is said (or sung) is way different than what I hear. I was so glad to be able to see the lyrics!
VoicePlay and Geoff usually have good subtitling, it's something they have gotten better at over the years as they have some family members with hearing loss, so they know how important it is to some people. 🙂 Geoff has made a video about his wife's hearing loss on his solo channel.
After listening for about 20-30 times, I just realized that there's a sound of fire crackling on the background when Geoff sings his first part. Really, each time I replay, I find something new! VoicePlay, you never cease to amaze me!
There's actually some kind of background noise for the other members when they sing their first part, too - it's just more subtle because of their locations.
They do look just like that on first glance, yeah. But on a second thought, and as someone used to high fantasy games... What if Eli is actually a sorcerer who just decided to summon a demon for the raid? You know the situation, the demon seems to be the bigger threat and naturally draws attention... but its really the sorcerer that will wreck you. ;)
@@Regina316 And Eli do be wrecking - everything I considered good music before I heard him sing. It's not quite a party without the rest of Voice Play in there too though. :D
Everyone out there praising Geoff or Eli, rightly so, they're incredible and I absolutely adore them 💕 but I just want to say that Layne's singing gives me life. 😊
Geoff's Subhermonic's is the PERFECT sound for like the viking age. But it's also amazing to hear Lane sing for a bit, also Eli looks super mad in the video due to the makeup and I Love it so much. Keep it up you guys, also do a completion of Daft punk please
My 1 year old has to listen to this song or he will not go to sleep. He refuses to listen to anything except Voiceplay. He's their biggest little fan 🥰
This is one of those songs I saw and thought “I doubt I’ll enjoy this.” Guess who was terribly mistaken?
Lol same!😂
I’m right there with you lol
I am opposite of you, I knew I wil love it, but I am glad those guys changed your mind
@@hanadasgardkeindlova2750 tbh I didn’t even know the song lol. I love songs like these and I love when Voiceplay introduces me to new piece of music
@@Zaner-vk5hh I knew I will love it since first photos appeared. This style is very close to me but you're right, VoicePlay are opening many doors to me, and not only speaking about music
If you've got a nice high male voice, maybe you're a tenor.
If it's warm, and expressive in the middle, you're probably a baritone.
If you got a low voice, that vibrates nearby objects, you're a bass.
But... if your friends ask you to be a stand in for a viking warhorn... you're Geoff Castellucci...
This comment is underrated dear god that is clever and true
@@overload2975 Yessss!! So very true.
Would like, but 69
HOLY SHIT YES
Your not wrong.
My 5 year old listened to this 2 minutes ago. He's now a full grown man getting ready to sail to England.
Good lad!
Good raiding, little man!
I feel this comment down in my guts
That made my day😂🤘
I‘m proud of him, he will be a great warrior
Anyone else feel a sudden urge to become a Viking?
England suddenly looks kinda raid-able
Already on my way to the Norman Shores sister.
Sorry history buff here. Viking means the expedition/raid that a vikingr would partake in.
Knew I grew this beard for a reason!
Did you film your reaction tho? 🧐🧐 Love your videos!
I love this group and can listen to this song and so many others on repeat.
That was amazing!
AN AMAZING SINGER THAT COMPLIMENTS TO AMAZING SINGERS. WOW.
Perhaps a metal version soon . . . ?
@@oglschmitt correct ua-cam.com/video/ERuGkbtdDlw/v-deo.html
Hey, nice version of this song!
@@oglschmitt oh wow, can you imagine Dan Vasc doing a metal version of this?!
my life wont be complete until i hear Tim Foust, Avi Kaplan, And Geoff Castellucci do a song together
I'm waiting for this too
The only problem I would find is that no speaker or studio monitor would be safe, making recording an issue.
you trying to end the world?? 😂
Mine won't be complete until Avi comes back to PTX either :(
I need those 3 and Luke.the.voice from TikTok to do a song together.
All the bass!
GEOFF'S VOICE IS PERFECT FOR THIS SONG WOWWW
All of their voices are absolutely perfect for it!
@@Kamarovsky_KCM EXACTLY
Look at matt heafys cover of this song
@@blutchit thats also true
@@DerryleeTheBoysAreWee yes
The difference in voices and that chorus damn pure chills
Low notes
0:31 F1 subharmonic
0:42 F1 subharmonic
0:59 F1 subharmonic
0:59 Eb2(J none or Layne...or both?)
1:07 C#2
1:18 Bb1
1:21 C#2
1:39 Bb1...F2-Bb1
1:46 Bb1
1:52 C#2
2:00 C#2
2:11 C#2
2:36 *Bb1*
2:43 C#2
2:58 F2-C2-G#1
3:00 C#2
3:03 Bb1
3:10 F1 subharmonic
3:16 Bb1...F2-Bb1
3:21 C#2
3:23 Bb1
3:24 G#1..F1 subharmonic
I’m always so surprised at how fast you are!
This should get pinned to the top so those of us who want to know don't have to scroll for it. lol
Lightning fast, Marcello.
just to make your life a little easier, last note is anothe sub f1 and the second or third to last sounds like chest c2
I was wondering if this was up yet. Always neat to look at your lists. 😌
I love how everyone has a nice landscape as a background, and then there's Geoff who just have set a village on fire.
His was a nice village until someone challenged him to a sing off. Then the loser set the village alight so no one would tell how soundly he was defeated
Would you expect anything less?
I want to hear Geoff roar "Bring me Thanos!". Thanos would immediately surrender.
I think it's a bonfire
It's very viking
Geoff is so badass that his own voice is blowing his hair!
omg this comment :)
lmao I was almost thinking something similar!!! 😂
It seems to be a thing for Men with great voices.
Geoff, Matt Mercer...
i would've loved to see Geoff sporting a historical Viking hairstyle...the men typically had long hair elaborately braided with a high ponytail....it would've been fantastic!
@@kailavanderwielen3588, one reactor who says she has Viking heritage also said she wished they had braided Geoff’s hair. Someone in her comments said they tried, but his vibrations on the low notes undid the braids.
All the variations of the same repeated lines-just amazing! The staggered words and the vocals being passed around, something new to hear every time I listen.
My mother told me VoicePlay is the best a capella group ever. I believe her.
Your mother is a wise woman.
@@livvhas3447 haha yes! And she actually said that! She loves them 😻
@Alexandria Hauser 🤣🤣🤣 oh gosh, you owe your life to her in so many ways
What the HECK! how old is your mom? She's probably very open if she's above 40
I also recommend home free. I like voiceplay better but home free is also a good group
Layne: Damn, a war horn would sound so good on this viking song...
Layne: looks at Geoff
Geoff: Hold my mead.
This group’s career is growing by leaps and bounds! So very nice to see talented young people pursue their aptitudes
I just shared this with my Amtgard group, which is full of "Norsemen". Because I had to. FYI - Amtgard is a medieval reinactment group, like the Society for Creative Anachronism, Rennfaire, etc.
Best comment!
Yes
its Lyne btw
Layne: "Hey Geoff, I have an idea for the bass line. How long could you hold a subharmonic F1?"
Geoff: "Yes."
I think: the whole entire song
Geoff - woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooòoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
You made me laugh sooo much, thanks dude
Is there anything that Geoff cannot do vocally? If so, I'd like to "hear" it. He's as good a singer as I am not!
@@janhankins911 Yeah probably very high notes but apart from that I don’t see anything really
I don't think I've ever sat and listened to a group on UA-cam for two hours straight before… Totally impressed
Same here 😂🫣
Welcome to the club lol ❤
ROFL! Same....I just discovered them and thought to myself; 'aw sh*&t...I'm going to be on here longer than I meant too.' :D
I used to think Geoff made some sort of deal to get this talent. This song changed my mind. He simply marched down to the crossroads and took what he wanted.
LMFAOOO😂😂 He raided the devil
Devil stepped back and said," No trouble man. Take what you want."
There's a line in sixteen tons that was delivered in a way that backs up his ability to scare the devil himself.
The part in caps below was delivered via earthquake/demon/earthquake demon.
"If you see me comin', better STEP ASIDE. A lotta men didn't, a lotta men died."
@@Igneusflama Well fellas, there's your proof😎
@@Igneusflama "earthquake/demon/earthquake demon" so very true.
The original text in Icelandic is:
Þat mælti mín móðir,
at mér skyldi kaupa
fley ok fagrar árar,
fara á brott með víkingum,
standa upp í stafni,
stýra dýrum knerri,
halda svá til hafnar
höggva mann ok annan.
It's a form of Norse poem attributed to Egill Skallgrímsson, who was likely born in 910 AD in Iceland, although the exact year is unknown. It is said he he composed it after slaying his first man at the age of 7, but i'm guessing there may be some slight exaggeration there :)
The poem is then recorded by Snorri Sturluson in "Egils Saga", but the oldest surviving manuscripts are from the 1700's. We'll likely never know the true facts, but it is very cool to see and hear my heritage being sung by this amazing group. Well done Voiceplay.
How do you pronounce the first letter that looks like a P? I have an Icelandic song in my playlist starts with it as well. Sounds like an English th but i could be wrong 🤔. My phone placed it behind the Z-songs alphabetical wise
@@Taostbrotesserin Yeah a "th" sound is close to it but it needs to be a much firmer sound. Put the emphasis on the very first sound and amplify it a bit. That should get you close to it
@@Kherian4393 Thanks ^^. Do people in Iceland listen to Hatari much? I got to know them through Eurovision in 2019 and I really like them
@@Taostbrotesserin I wouldn't say so. They did get popular with kids in the months after Eurovision but have mostly disappeared since then. They were pretty unknown before Eurovision as well.
@@Kherian4393 they haven't uploaded anything in a while, only a weird remix of their old stuff. They definitely raised my interest for Iceland though, I'll definitely come and visit in a view years once covid is over and I have an income 😅
The costumes and makeup are so good! Layne is looking awesome with that intricate face tattoo, and Geoff looks (and sounds) like some underworld god. Eli sort of looks like he's decaying (but in a cool way, like a draugr or something). Jose is all intimidating and his eyes seem to glow at times. J is like a ghost or ice-spirit. So cool!
You worded that way better than I could have haha. Love it!
Or a nomadic shaman? Somehow this preview reminded me Mongolian/Tuvan throat singing.
Ice king
Did you notice the dragon on Geoffs cheek? 🐉❤️
What an amazing interpretation! I love it.❤ Masterful!
Geoff's bass drop sounds like Gimli sounding the horn of Helm Hammerhand at Helm's Deep.
I commented this somewhere, then saw you beat me to it...
I love when Eli puts a little more distortion on his voice rather than super clean vocals. I know we all love Geoff - rightfully so! - but I think Eli really stands out on this track, too.
i swear I love eli part love them all I get up every mornin listenin to this
He absolutely does stand out on this track for all the right reasons.
With that name, you may be biased though :P
Jokes aside, definitely a great showcase of Eli's amazing voice in this one!
How they haven’t been contacted to do a soundtrack for a movie or show is beyond me
Or a video game, games like assassin’s creed or the god of war games
OUT OF THIS GALAXY! This is the first song that I listened to! BRAVO!
before watching this i was a 5’1”, 110 lbs, 17 year old boy, but now i’m a 5’1”, 110 lbs, 17 year old boy but with a viking helmet on.
Damn u short
Im 5’8” im 11
@@xxlindt9358 Gonna suggest you delete this, exposing your age on Social media is not a good idea. Unless you're over 18, which, I can see you're not.
@@xxlindt9358 it’s called genes mate. Look it u- oh wait you’re too young to understand all that
Smol boi
I was listening to this when my wife asked me to go borrow a few eggs from the neighbor... long story short, I have expanded our lands, and our neighbor's home is now my own, we shall never want for eggs again.
Not just a loot and pillage, but you conquered that house! True Viking style!! This joke made me laugh for real. Well played! Wait, I assume it was a joke... oh goodness!! Do I need to send help to your neighbors?!? :-)
Hew many foemen and take their eggs!
Awesome comment 👏
@@gibbs000810007 I wouldn't. Better to join the Viking...
Nice
I need the one hour version of Geoff's F1 war horn
Same
Facts!
Like the Horn of Helm Hammerhand in the Lord of the Rings.
What has this to do with formula 1?
@@snensogonzalez6321 it's the note that Geoff hit
I am in love with *Voice Play!*
I am an Apache woman with black hair. Hearing this gorgeous rendition of "My Mother Told Me" inspires me to tell my spiritual sons and daughters to always *fight for what is right!*
And oooooh, that BASS ❤️!
❤❤❤❤
So everyone looking like they haven't had a bath in a month and Geoff over there with his luscious locks just blowin in the raiding breeze like a Pantene commercial lol
L'Oreal. Because he's worth it.
Harald fairhair
@@peaceanquiet4528 Geoff Finehair
Has anyone else noticed the rest look like their in costume but Geoff looks like that was pulled out of his closet or viking equivalent and just put it on when he woke up?
He uses Pantene to keep himself clean!!
I feel Jose Rosario Jr. fits this look and song perfectly
👍🏼
Eli is such a power house! Dude is so freaking amazing. And seems so, so humble about it. I’m so struck every time he lets gets some good powerful solos.
And not only can he sing incredibly well, but that costume is amazing! I LOVE the tattoos on his head and face!!! He looks so majestic :)
He is sincerely that humble and awesome irl. An incredibly good and kind and talented human!
From 2:14-2:20 is legit my favorite moment of this song. I can do ANYTHING in those six seconds. The way he just SENDS it with so much power, incredible!
I love VOICE play GUYS Shannon O'Brien
I Love Eli
Yes, there are excellent a capella groups out there, BUT there are two that pierce my heat like sharpened vocal arrows of fire. There is, in *my* experience, no competition in my heart for the two. They touch me equally.
*I love you guys with all my Apache soul.*
If I could, I would adopt you all as my sons, *All 5 of you!* Thank you *VoicePlay.*
ROCK ON!
Between all the (understandably) Goeff-thirsty comments I just want to take a moment to praise Eli and Jose for their exceptional highnotes. send shudders down my spine. As always incredible work from everyone. After hearing Colm McGuinnesse's version I was hungry for more interpretations of this song this scratched a really nasty itch. Thanks a lot guys
Yeah, they're all awesome
Colm is very good in 99% of the songs he does, but I like this version more.
You know what the funny thing is with voiceplay? With some vocal groups there is like this guy is fenomenal, that woman is also very good and the rest is okay. Not with voiceplay. Every. single. one. of you guys are fenomenal.
I totally and completely agree!
Pentatonix and Home Free are the other two groups that fit that description. I don't know why we have so much talent these days - maybe as a backlash from all the boy bands and autotune?
I was not going to mention them in here, but yes, thats very much the case.
@@gerritroseboom8621 You can mention them - they're all supportive of each other.
I know they didn’t win Sing Off but I bet now they’d beat home free and probably PTX too. No disrespect to them though.
With all due respect to Van Canto, this is the most metal acapella song you will ever hear. As is always the case with Voiceplay, everyone knocks it out of the park, but Eli and Geoff are unreal. Geoff's voice has so much menace and Eli sounds ready to rip someone's head off. Never heard him that intense! Valhallacapella perhaps?
I see a t shirt in the making!
Eli has Mortal Kombat “Your soul is mine” vibes
It's hard to believe that a song where a single verse is repeated several times could be just GREAT! At first I didn't even notice that it was one verse repeated because each one was so different. Costumes and setting were wonderful.
I'm pretty sure there's another verse in the old norse that wasn't used in the show, so it's often left out of many covers
Exactly! I thought the same thing. Each repeat so different and so marvelous.
It's actually a chant the vikings used.
@@anythingandeverything3987 to be specific, it's a poem by the berserker and Skald, Egill Skallagrimson, who wrote it at the age of 7 after killing a boy as a result of them cheating him in a game. While his father was upset, his mother said he would be a great viking, basically the first soccer mom
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😂😂😂
I am so late to the Voiceplay party... I arrived a whole three days ago....not a single hour has been wasted since. I am totally obsessed. If you ever get over to the UK on tour, I'm there! My soul is soothed and stirred all at the same time. Bliss.
I'm sure you probably have, but if you haven't, check out Home Free and Pentatonix, too. These three groups are kind of the Holy Trinity of a capella. They also have the Holy Trinity of bass singers. (At least before Avi left PTX.)
Welcome to our squad ❤️
@@anniedownum451 oh, I'm totally addicted to Home Free too, they are incredible. As yet, for some reason that I can't explain, Pentatonix have not grabbed me. I love Avi, but that's as far as I've got so far. I'm going to keep listening though! ❤️
@@potatoa9764 thank you! ❤️
@@buildjakapanuk You read my mind about them! I agree with you. Try Natural Disaster and Hallelujah if you want some of the better ones from PTX. With Home Free... you can't go wrong. Happy listening!
Everyone looks so good in this, but Eli is just fantastic, evil incarnate.
He truly looks terrifying 1:54
He looks like Floki.
@@CoffeeStained I'm glad someone mentioned it, that was the first thing I thought when I watched this, "Eli is channeling his inner Floki".
I've never heard a war-horn sound so amazing, let alone from a human voice. Chills
EXCELLENT! VERY IMPRESSIVE. LOVE THE HARMONY! 100 diamonds out of 100!
Geoff will probably create an earthquake in this video. Can't wait
Probably=Hang on for dear life LOL
You were right
@@KingFamilyReacts can't wait to see your reaction on this
@@KingFamilyReacts I'm gonna miss the premiere...stupid work. But it's the first thing I'm doing after.
Replying so I can hear your reaction to this.
woah.. that low bass gives me goosebumps...
"sail to distant shoooreess". my soul was taken under ground
No one
Geoff: CASUALLY SINGS DEEPER THAN 98% OF THE HUMAN POPULATION
I'm in the 2 percent :D and I'm 14 yaaaay
@@yes_sayer same
@@dragonmaster3207 that's pog man
@@yes_sayer your pog
@@dragonmaster3207 UR POG TOO :D
Layne sounds more like an actual drumset every time. Also, I love how Geoff's subharmonic F1 imitates a horn resounding, maybe as a battle call or something
That’s what he’s supposed to be, a Viking warhorn
I've never tried subharmonics before, but when he hit that F1 I just had to try it. And it worked. Once. Now I can't seem to repeat it. Drat.
Geoff casually sounding like a war horn.
He was trying to summon Jörmangander
You already know what sent me overboard....fantastic song!
Looking forward to your reaction! 😁
I love when we get to hear Layne sing. I mean he's an amazing vocal percussionist and blows my mind regularly. It's just really nice to hear his singing voice which is very pleasant too.
I swear I'm 1 million of the 4.2+ million views. Bass hits you in the soul. Geoff hits your ancestors in the soul. There are Vikings in my family tree who just stood up in Valhalla and grabbed their axe.
How is it that they can take such a simple song and turn it into something so epic? The ranges of these guys know no bounds!
Layne is very underrated, I love his voice.
I can't wait for the reactors to get ahold of this. I think the Charismatic Voice is going to need a smoke after some of Geoff's low notes
And Brad Steele is gonna call the exorcist!
Ken Lavigne will, in fact, need that spelunking gear.
She will definitely giggle and giggle and giggle - I sure did!
My first thought after "Damn, this is so badass!!" was "Dear God, Elizabeth MUST react to this!!"
I don't smoke but after those low notes I need a cigarette
My son listens to you guys to sleep ❤almost always this song.
Come for the bass. Stay, because they are all just so damn good.
This is one of my favourites they've ever done
And this is just off of trailer alone lol!!!😂😂😂😂
@@the_gaminghyena it's been on patreon for a while to be fair, but honestly yeah, just the trailer alone is enough 🤣
Mine favorite is poto and this is halloween
This is a great song. It’s an old Norse song from the beginning and VoicePlay have “VoicePlayed” it in a fabulous way. 👏😍🎶❤️ I love it. 💕🔥🎶💕
THANK YOU GEOFF! the growl is so comfortable now that I sting super low bass. The growl is effortless and doesn't hurt my throat. Much love!
Yes, I'm female. Used to sing alto, until I was extubated after a surgery more than 10 years ago.
I have a connective tissue disorder and my chords just gave way.
Now, instead of singing Ronstadt to Murray, I'm now in your range.
Tried to learn Avi Kaplan, but while I could sing it, my throat hurt.
With the growl, I can go a lot lower without any pain at all.
Thanks.
I don't know how y'all manage to constantly outdo yourselves, but you've done it again! I love everything about this, from the intricate, incredible harmonies, to the powerful percussion, to the costumes and makeup, to the gorgeous backgrounds. You all look very intimidating, but Eli managed to look downright terrifying with those facial expressions! 😮 Jose was a wonderful addition and blended so well with all of you. Thank you VoicePlay, for this wonderful work of art. Now, let's all raise a tankard of mead, and proceed to battle where we will hew many foe men! 😁💕
Even when you know damn well that Geoff is gonna drop some major bass, he will *still* surprises you with *HOW* he does it. Mother of Gods!!!
2:36 Odin's beard, I felt that in my soul 😳😳😳
Great Merlin's Beard! 😳
My god... everytime Geoff goes didgeridoo the hairs in my neck jump to the ceiling. His range is just out of this world. That being said... Every voice in this group is just amazing. This is by far my favorite version of My Mother Told Me so far. Bless you Voiceplay. Your music brings good feelings to many.
Amazing arrangement and even more amazing execution. I really loved the round/echo effect in the middle where they're all singing different lines or the same lines at slightly staggered tempos. Great to hear Layne in the harmonies this time, and then the way the beat dropped. Loved the elbow crash. I really loved Eli and J's harmonies and leads in this too. Geoff was the ocean and the oars, J and Eli the winds and the wave crests, Jose was the dragon figurehead cutting through it all and Layne was the steersman, the rowing drums, and the sounds of the rigging. The sheer theatricality was amazing too. Beautiful.
I thought I clicked on Voiceplays new video and not on The Vikings?!
But for real! What on Earth?!! That was so amazing, I think my jaw dropped to the floor
This is really great. I think Jose was the PERFECT choice for SO.MANY.REASONS.
Hello I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?
A younger Geoff with his short hair was adorkable. A more mature Geoff with a longer mane is a purdy boi, even when he's playing a villain or a demon. I have to say, though, if I heard that note/sound coming toward me on a dark night, I'd think Gabriel was announcing judgment day, and I would not stick around.
i’ve never seen a more relatable comment 😂
I somehow can't stop staring at his viking hair, waving in the wind, in this video. 😂
Not sure if you meant to type "adorkable" or "adorable", but I agree to both, lol.
Geoff is so unfair. Not only is his voice incredible but he's also gorgeous?! Save some good genes for the rest of us 😂 (jk, you're all gorgeous)
AND he’s super nice and funny 🙄 greedy much?
Agreed! He has it all
Simp. (I had to)
His voice makes my heart flutter. Lol
Just sexy and so DEEP and vibrating!
Loved the Monster Mash, with his Wife and him.....dancing. 😊👍 The whole group puts on a Show, sings beautifully and......are So Talented!
I am fully convinced Geoff Castellucci is one of those people put on Earth to keep the rest of us humble. There's no other explanation for him.
The singing, the costumes, makeup, lighting...everything spot on! Well done!
I have something to say: The thing that makes diference between Voiceplay and other a capella bands is the base of the songs. I love the work between Geoff and Layne. The 4 of you are genious!! And José with you sounds AMAZING!!!👏👏👏
I love the importance of the bass. You have a loyal follower and again, greetings from México.🖤
Finished the whole series last week, and this is my fav song of Vikings🥰
im new here so im sorry for not knowing their names but when the bald man reached those high notes, i felt shivers in the back of my neck SO GOOD
Welcome to the fandom! That guy is Eli (pronounced EL-ee, rather than EE-lie), and yeah, he's an amazing tenor. Got that great rock vibe to his voice, and can do runs like nobody's business.
GEOFF CASTELLUCCI Eil J None Eril Tony Layne STEIN
When Eli belted the chorus it gave me chills!
I...I...WOW. I’m a little scared. This was absolutely glorious! Everyone is a beast in this! Geoff made my jaw drop like the first time. Layne was killing it! J took my breath away. Eli looked and sounded so fierce (like, in the real way, not the slang way), I wouldn’t want him mad at me! Jose was amazing! This was insanely good!
been listening to the guys for 2 hours, can't stop - symphony of voices - absolutely thrilled - the Bass ❤
You know when Voiceplay dresses like this in any video, its going to be a absolute banger.
My jaw dropped when I saw this thumbnail. And multiple times throughout the video. My GOSH, you guys. I almost decided to wait and watch it with everyone else, but... come on, I couldn't wait for this! But man, they're gonna love it.
I wish I could say as much as everyone else on here, because they've said it all better, but suffice it to say that you're about to get five hundred rewatches from over here! Possibly more comments, too.
But seriously, what is WITH y'all doing songs I already loved but never would've expected, and then DESTROYING it in the best way possible?
I had heard this song sung as a solo. How are they going to do this with five voices? This is how. Spectacular.
This makes me proud that most of my DNA is Viking! Great job guys! That war horn rumble stirs my blood to war like nothing else!
Same. Most of my DNA is Viking too, with hints of Scottish/Irish and Cherokee....❤
I don't know what's best - the vocals, the costumes, the makeup, or the sets. Maybe all?
I commented on the patron release, but hearing this again, I had to come back and talk about how much I love it. I did not know the song and wasn't sure what to think before seeing it. Now I just keep rewatching. It is so satisfying.
I love the dark tone, the attitude, and the haunting mood. Geoff looks like a forge god, Layne and J like berserkers, and Eli like a necromancer.
They were all so good, but I have to comment on Eli's rock voice. When it comes out, it blows me away every time! Geoff, of course, is a wonder. J is so smooth. Jose fit in very well with everyone's skill and sound. And Layne killed the percussion, which is not a surprise. What was a spectacular surprise was his solo singing! I am always a fan when he sings.
These guys are such a gift! 💜
My 6yr old said "Geoff sounds like a bear is inside of him."
My brother-in-law sounds like that with a beer in him. lol
I think your 6 year old is right 😳😂
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Am I the only one who enjoys this in part because it's one of the rare times Laine actually sings? XD
Yes!!!!
Who is laine again?
@@jup1ther27 Layne is the beatboxer of VoicePlay, he's on the rightmost side of the video
No, you're not the only one! I often wrote that I would love that Layne had more singing parts and I love this song so much 😍 (proof, I'm coming back to the vid months after it was released Ahah)
I love the entire band to pieces....but bass gets me....Geoff makes me have chills every time he displays this depth.
Fantastic! I feel like Voiceplay saw the sea shanty trend and said to each other, "We can do better". Layne smashed it! Geoff killed it! Eli... wait... everyone in the band did superbly in this cover!
Why is it always Layne's arrangements which end up trying to crack the Earth's crust with Geoff's subharmonics? Is there a rivalry with the silly stuff they get each other to do or something?
My 9 year old is obsessed with "The Wellerman" I showed him this song and now he has a new favorite! Thank you Voiceplay and keep them coming!!!
Am i the only one that has this on repeat or???
Loving the wind action on Geoffs hair
That's the blow back from his war roar!
@@yvonnejones9940 lol😂😂🤯👌
It genuinely doesn't matter how many times I listen to this (and Dragonborn Comes, Hoist the Colors) I never get tired of it. 😍
That are also my favorites 🥰
O.O
Viking sea shanty?
That low note literally gave me chills! Awesome song, guys! And another wonderful video, you looked and sounded amazing!
I don’t know what the correct term/terms are, but Jose’s voice matches the guy’s full round rich tones so well. Your creativity to conceive the concepts and talent to bring them all to life is...wow, so good. Thank you for all the joy you bring. Enjoy your weekend. Stay safe and stay well.
😷😎✌🏻🤟🏻🖖🏻
I just listened to this and my brain is going nuts!! Geoffs voice!!!!!!!! Like oh my gosh! How?! So cool! So excited for tomorrow!
Многоголосие прекрасно исполнено! Идеальнейшие голоса! Благодарю!
I love how everyone has their theme in costumes and backgrounds here. Geoff's chilling in the forge, creating swords and axes and earthquakes. Layne and J look like fierce warriors ready to attack. Eli and Jose like the wise strategists, making the battle plans!
Didn't knew the world needed Viking VoicePlay, but we absolutely did. Those hamonies... such a perfect arrangement by Layne and the make-up looks epic. Also Eli kinda reminded me of Floki from Vikings, great work on those backgrounds btw, man! Thanks to you guys for always brightening my days with music, it's so wholesome for the heart and soul.
Layne Stein is perfect. Why doesn't everyone admire his work and voice? Just a cool person)
(tries to scream) Don't listen to anyone! You are just gorgeous! I love you❣️
Yeah ,he is awesome
I felt that bass in my bones. Amazing.
My son (who also sings bass) introduced me to Geoff. I then discovered VoicePlay.
Love your music! I have a bilateral hearing loss 😢 so sometimes what is said (or sung) is way different than what I hear. I was so glad to be able to see the lyrics!
Same. Really appreciate the quality subtitles.
VoicePlay and Geoff usually have good subtitling, it's something they have gotten better at over the years as they have some family members with hearing loss, so they know how important it is to some people. 🙂 Geoff has made a video about his wife's hearing loss on his solo channel.
After listening for about 20-30 times, I just realized that there's a sound of fire crackling on the background when Geoff sings his first part. Really, each time I replay, I find something new! VoicePlay, you never cease to amaze me!
There's actually some kind of background noise for the other members when they sing their first part, too - it's just more subtle because of their locations.
They each have their own background noise at the beginning! 😊
Eli looks like a sorcerer who worships a dark god, Geoff looks like that god.
Nice one. Now I have God-crushes
I will say after this not “Thanks, God” and “Thanks, Geoff” 😂❤️.
He Sounds Like One Too.
They do look just like that on first glance, yeah. But on a second thought, and as someone used to high fantasy games... What if Eli is actually a sorcerer who just decided to summon a demon for the raid? You know the situation, the demon seems to be the bigger threat and naturally draws attention... but its really the sorcerer that will wreck you. ;)
@@Regina316 And Eli do be wrecking - everything I considered good music before I heard him sing.
It's not quite a party without the rest of Voice Play in there too though. :D
Everyone out there praising Geoff or Eli, rightly so, they're incredible and I absolutely adore them 💕 but I just want to say that Layne's singing gives me life. 😊
Geoff's Subhermonic's is the PERFECT sound for like the viking age. But it's also amazing to hear Lane sing for a bit, also Eli looks super mad in the video due to the makeup and I Love it so much. Keep it up you guys, also do a completion of Daft punk please
Homefree: Releases a Sea Shanty
Voiceplay: I'll do you one better...
Here, hold my beer...
@@joettebarnett5834 Hold my mead.
... and now a cooperation Sea Shanty Home Free/Voiceplay choir 💜
Hold my rum
So pirates vs Vikings lol
The Preview for this might be the most insane thing I've ever heard. And mad props to the makeup and dress crew for this one, you guys look badass
My 1 year old has to listen to this song or he will not go to sleep. He refuses to listen to anything except Voiceplay. He's their biggest little fan 🥰
Aw, that is cute.
So cute !