Reaction to and Analysis of Tennessee Whiskey cover by VoicePlay
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- This is my reaction to and analysis of the cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" by VoicePlay. The song was originally written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove.
Original Video: • Tennessee Whiskey | Ch...
VoicePlay channel: @Thevoiceplay
Original Chris Stapleton version: • Chris Stapleton - Tenn...
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00:00 Intro
06:23 Reaction watch
12:25 Analysis watch
Geoff tried to refuse the riffing, as he according to himself, didn't know how to riff. Layne didn't accept that, so Geoff had to learn how to do the riff 😄
I feel like Geoff has gotten more comfortable with at least subtle riffing lately, he's using it more and more in his solo work 🙂
I can just imagine Geoff polishing his riff🤭
I'm very glad Layne pushed him into it! Yes, I am glad to hear him using it - he clearly can do it, and it's a pleasure to hear.
Chris Stapleton is well known for his riffs and runs, especially in this song. So naturally, everyone thought VP couldn't possibly match it.... but they did. They all did. And then they did it together in harmony.
Good to know - and I can hear it in this one, having listened to it fully since recording this. I can't get over how extraordinary their work is in this, especially in harmony!
@@davidkreacts What's knocking me out about it right now is the incredible physical beauty of the video. I've heard it so many times, and while listening to you, I think I "looked" more than I have before - this is like a series of renaissance paintings! The muted colors, the light streaming in the windows (but still soft) and the classic triangle position the singers form on the "canvas." It's just gorgeous. As if Layne's glorious arrangement wasn't enough, Eli designed it to look like a painting. Eli's visual sense/chops is simply stunning!
@@Aurora-cv5to I'm very glad that I was able to bring some things to the fore that you hadn't seen before. I can absolutely see the painting analogy - Eli has an excellent eye for a visual arrangement, that's for sure.
I'm English & I'd never heard this song before Voiceplay did it either but I love it. I seem to remember Layne told everyone they better brush up on their riffs & Geoff was laughing because basses don't do that sort of thing think again!
Haha - that makes sense! I love how Layne and Geoff constantly push each other!
We told ya this was riff country! You were warned, sir! 😍🔥
This and Oogie Boogie got me hooked on VoicePlay, and I never looked back! Well, every now and then I check on Home Free as well, but there's something about VP, their creativity, the spin they put in their covers, idk, they are the best!!
Maybe next you could go for "Daddy Sang Bass"? An oldie, but definitely a goodie!
Your face expressions were priceless!
Thanks for doing this one, David!
I was - and I was still surprised! ;-) I can see that combination being quite the attraction, yes. I love how each of the groups brings their own thing to the table - it allows for them all to exist without a crazy amount of competition.
I will add Daddy Sang Bass to the list. I have a plan for the next month or so, but I will keep it in mind for after that.
Eli's voice has so much soul. ❤
Yes - yes, it does!
I'd never heard of this song before, but enjoyed it once VP came out with it. My appreciation for it grew exponentially after hearing you're analysis, so thank you very much!
When I first heard this cover by Voiceplay, I was simply blown away.This is, in my opinion, one of the best covers Voiceplay has done. Beautifully blended voices and great riffing. They wisely chose Chris Stapleton's version of the song, as it is more of a challenge to cover.
I can see from some of the comments that Geoff wanted to avoid riffing, because he thought he didn't know how to do it, but Layne didn't accept that. I'm trying to imagine Geoff polishing his riffs and I can't help but laugh! Layne gave him a good hard time😁
So, Geoff is impressive bass who can crochet riffs & runs very well 🎶🎶🎶
From what I've heard so far, I'm inclined to agree with you. It's just wonderful.
Yeah, I would love to have been a fly on the wall in those rehearsals!
10:07 David's TLDR reaction: "Wow". :D (But always so worth hearing the whole thing)
I knew this was going to blow your mind. I think of this video as VP playing "hold my beer".
That is a very fair description!
A perfect example of why you're one of my favorite reactors:
*David restarts video*
No One: ..........
David: Spends 4 minutes talking about how much he loves the title card for the video
I love that you take notice of so many details in all aspects of a video.
I enjoyed your flabbergasted facial expressions throughout the entire video.
If you want to hear another example of 3-part harmony riffing from VoicePlay, react to Bang.
For more title card goodness, react to Geoff's Ghost Riders In The Sky.
Hehehe - I'm glad you enjoy my work. :-) Bang and Ghost Riders are both on the list, for sure - I have plans for the next little bit, but once I'm back to picking things, they've both been recommended a lot.
@@davidkreacts I will be there. 🤓
Oooh I second Bang. Can't wait for to see your face
Love, love, love this; and your commentary.
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. :-)
I wasn't familiar with the song but did hear the Chris Stapleton version for some reason before seeing the VoicePlay version, which was the first thing of theirs I ever saw, and was blown away., being a lifelong lover of harmonies. I grew up singing harmonies with my sister, later with my daughter, so it really appealed to me. I've loved them ever since. And Geoff of course. For quite some time I had to have my daily shot of Tennessee Whisky. :) Eli is known as a master of riffs and runs. And this is why. And Geoff's bass guitar work always stuns me. I can see this had the same affect on you as it did on me.. And yes Stapletone did this riff. Geoff has complained in the past that Layne likes to push him to do more than he thinks he can do. Like this riff, for instance, as Geoff doesn't riff easily. From what I know of the members of VP they all have the kind of partnerships you talk about, full of love. And yes, I do envy them. :)
That is a stunning introduction to the group! Yes, I feel like this is a fabulous song to show off everyone's skills, but also how much they work well together to lift each other up and create such a complete and wonderful sound.
Yes, when the VoicePlay fans tell you that a particular VP cover has low notes, that means it has low notes. When they tell you a VP song has riffs, it has riffs. When they tell you that one has interesting harmonies, it has them. And so on. When they say that Layne does cool beatboxing in a particular song, he really does. When they tell you that a featured guest artist is talented, guess what?
Absolutely correct - though I also cannot help but be blown away every time.
This is the guys favorite video to have performed. I was bouncing with excitement with each riff knowing you would be blown away again with the next. The behind the scenes for this one was fun too. If it hasn't been recommended before If I Were a Rich Man/Girl is awesome as well. :) Thanks again!
Understandable - they're clearly having so much fun. Haha - and I most certainly was! I will have to get to the BTS once I upgrade my tier. Rich Man is on the list for the future - thinking I might do a musical theatre month later in the year.
The song really hit the public eye when Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake performed it together at one of the big country music award shows a few years back. That performance blew everyone away, including most of the artists in the audience. It's well worth a listen.
That makes sense - I will have to check that version out. Thanks!
I love watching your reactions! They are so genuine to see. This is a great one for riffing. Another one you should check out is Bang featuring DeeJay Young. I think you would really enjoy it!
Thank you so much! I have Bang on the list for sure, and I'm excited to see more Deejay since Chipmunk.
Layne definitely is VERY humble in his percussion, despite still managing to be a complete BEAST.
Absolutely! It's a very admirable quality.
hahahah dead air may be a terrible thing but I love it when they leave you completely at a loss for words!
Fair enough! Glad you enjoyed. :-)
When I saw this was the song you were reacting to, today, I got the biggest grin on my face, because I had a feeling of how much you'd enjoy it. As for Geoff and Layne arranging to bring out each other's strengths, I think it's a case of two guys who've been friends since they were teenagers playing a game of "double dare" with each other, as in: "Okay, let's see you do *this* "
Hehehe - and you were right! I get that, and I love what it does for each of them pushing each other. :-)
@@davidkreacts On his personal channel, in one of his videos on "How to sing low," Geoff admitted that when he saw the drop that Layne had arranged for him at the end of "Oogie--Boogie's Song" his first thought was "Oh, god. Please, no." Boys will be boys: Wholesome Edition.
@@CapriUni Haha! That's awesome. I should check that video out soon.
It's amusing remembering seeing your first video, and that I've actually been with you most of that trip. Yes they were definitely enjoying long wandering riffs.
Someone else asked me something about my journey so far recently, and it made me watch the Wicked video again. Amazing how much I've a) got into these groups, b) got better at spotting things and reacting, and c) had (and continue to have) so much fun doing them.
You're very charismatic. Keep it up, David!!!!
Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it - heir softer ballads do not get the notice they deserve. Check out "I Can't Make You Love Me"
Such a shame, as they're quite beautiful. I actually have a reaction to ICMYLM on my channel already. :-)
I’ve never heard this song, but it blew me away. Perfection!
Understandable! Glad I could introduce you to a new VP song. :-)
Lovely video, and watching your reaction was everything. I broke at "I'm turning into Vicky Guerrero."
Hahaha! I'm glad someone got that! ;-) And thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Love this song! And I strongly recommend Warriors... it is epic!
It's on the list for sure!
If I may suggest waving through a window. It's not on their main channel, but it really is amazing
Thanks for the recommendation - it's on the list. Thinking I might do a musical theatre month at some point.
Cracking up that you said Eli's bottom was gentle 🤣 at 20:00 ....I happened to hear it out of context and had to do a double take
Haha! Someone on the VP Discord cracked up about that too, and posted it without context. Glad to provide unintentional humour! ;-)
It’s probably time you jumped on the Voiceplay Disney wagon. They are based in Orlando and i think they have all worked for Disney in the past. You can’t go wrong with Little Mermaid or We Dont Talk about Bruno. If you’re not ready for Disney then i have to recommend Queen in 5 minutes.
Conveniently, I'm planning Disney month for February! ;-) I will be checking out one of those for sure - will depend on whether I can watch Encanto in time. (I don't know how I haven't, but somehow it just hasn't happened yet.)
@@davidkreacts I've never seen Encanto or Moana, but I really enjoy VP's song and medley. So don't feel obligated to watch the movies if they don't interest you-your observations are certain to be fascinating either way.
It has been expressed by some of the guys that this was a joy to film. No elaborate make-up, no expensive costumes and settings. Just hanging around in a bar, drinking whiskey.
Excuse a poor foreigner, shouldn't it have been Tennessee bourbon? Maybe it's not so melodic though.
Riffing is the word of day here.
Wait till you see the title logo on Ghost Riders. All Geoff work there, don't know who's responsible here.
Recommend a Disney cover next. STRONGLY suggest Bruno, so you can a) be properly blowned away in a new fashion and b) watch reactors cuts as Bruno is prominent in many of them.
Actually, there is whiskey in the States too. The difference is that bourbon is made of minimum 51% corn (didn’t know this before, googled it after seeing your comment 😊).
@@veronicathunander4579 man lär sig alltid något nytt.
@@carinarodebak9419 Ja, först tänkte jag att bourbon var konjak, men sen kom jag på att det heter brandy. Men jag har hört att whiskey stavas olika (med eller utan ’e’) i bl.a. USA och Kanada, så jag vet att det också finns i USA. Jag vet att jag funderade lite på det förra året när vi köpte bourbon vid nåt tillfälle, så nu när jag såg din kommentar kunde jag inte motstå att kolla upp skillnaden mellan bourbon och whiskey 😁.
@@veronicathunander4579 varje jul bakar jag whiskeykaka från Kentucky, så heter receptet, men jag brukar köpa bourbon eftersom det är Kentucky.
@@carinarodebak9419 Låten hade nog hetat Kentucky Bourbon istället för Tennessee Whiskey om den utspelat sig i Kentucky 😉.
Jag kollade kommentarer innan jag hade tillfälle att titta på reaktionen och svarade på din kommentar innan också. Nu har jag sett reaktionen och det är verkligen mitt i natten - jag har så svårt att vänta till nästa dag när det är från mina favorit ”reaktörer” (vad heter det?)! 😊 Ska kolla upp receptet på Whiskeykaka från Kentucky imorgon!
It's the 2nd time in as many days that VP has rendered you practically speechless, .. The font reminds me of Jack Daniels.. 😊 love your excitement.. 🇬🇧❤
Yup! I had a lot of fun filming both videos! :-) Agreed - it does have a JD feel about it - I'm sure Rek Dunn incorporated the feel of several whiskeys to keep it familiar.
@@davidkreacts probably😊 the font just stuck out... I've spent many years in hospitality management. So it's in grained in to me lol. I don't drink, but am told JD honey is the best... Did you react to boy bands in 5? Rek did a cameo in that. X
@@allisoncameron-dicker2737 That would definitely give you an eye for those logos, yes. I have done a couple of years in hospitality, but in a bar that focused on local product, so we got as many Ontario or Canadian liquors as possible.
I haven't done Boy Bands yet - it's on the list. :-)
This is truly beautiful, glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this very interesting analysis!
Nope, this is not the one I guessed you would do!😁 For some reason I thought it would be a more recent one and only checked for Koleko’s name in the credits for little more than two years back 😁. Had I gone further, I probably would have guessed this one because I’ve seen it recommended so often! I really need to start paying more attention to all the crew in the credits. I’m starting to remember the names of the camera men now, at least 😊.
My guess was “Dream On”, see if you’ll get to that one too eventually. It’s one of few full length songs that isn’t solely arranged by a VoicePlay member. Geoff arranged it together with Rob Dietz, who also arranged “We’re Good” (which also has Koleko as assistant) and “Good for you”, as well as a lot of their minis (including “World’s Greatest Violin”, which I know you’ve heard!😊).
Rek Dunn, who did the art work for this Tennessee Whiskey, is the guy they dedicate Halo to. When (if) you get to it, please watch the ending even though it’s long, now that you’ve seen some of his work for VoicePlay😊.
You are very welcome - thank you for watching.
Ah, fair enough! It's also very common not to think about crew - honestly, starting this channel has made me a lot better at appreciating them because I know I'm commenting on their work as much as the groups sometimes.
All songs mentioned above are on the list, so I'll get to them eventually! ;-) I have a note against Halo to be sure to watch the outro in full.
@@davidkreacts I am glad that you draw our attention to the fact that there sometimes are people involved that aren’t seen in front of the camera. There’s always Kathy Castellucci and Ed Boyer, and rather often all the work is done between the two of them and the guys in the group. But rather often there’s others involved too, and you’ve managed to raise my awareness for that. I’m really thankful for that, of course they deserve all the appreciation for their work too! 😊
@@veronicathunander4579 Thank you - I'm glad you appreciate that. I used to run a board game Twitch stream, and was really bad at crediting everyone, so I'm trying to be better with this.
They are masters of three-part harmony riffing! For another where they do it, check out Bang!, with Deejay Young. It’s one of my personal favorites of theirs, probably in my top three VP covers. When it came out, I think it was a big turning point for them because of the genre and bold arrangement choices they made.
No arguments here! :-P Bang is coming up in due course - got plans for a bit, but I am excited both for the riffing and to hear more of Deejay.
Absolutely love Bang! as well! Honestly I like it much better than the original. They had a ton of fun in that one!
This is a great week to have two Voiceplay reaction videos from you! Both are fantastic (and long...lol, but no complain at all, ha)! I always enjoy your breakdown about music and the video details!
Thank you! I'm glad you continue to enjoy my work. :-)
"David.exe has stopped functioning..." 🤣🤣🤣
Eli: I can riff.
J.: I can riff.
Geoff: I can riff ... from down here.
This is not the Paul-as-camera-man video I thought you planned, but it's just as good. Layne does indeed have a habit of challenging Geoff, like a game of double-dare-you as someone else suggested. Geoff didn't plan to riff. Bass singers don't riff, right? Layne told him to start practicing his riffs. There is an adorable clip Geoff shared of him practicing this song as Kathy drove them somewhere and little William in the back seat is singing with Dad.
Paul is usually their sound guy, not their camera man, but he filled in again for them in Bridge Over Troubled Waters. It's a beautiful arrangement by Geoff, we get to hear Layne sing, including a solo line, and Kathy ended up with an unusual role/task to make filming it possible. I hope it's on your list.
Lol! Accurate.
Ha - I unintentionally mislead several people, I think - you're not the only one to have said that. I love how much Layne and Geoff push each other - and the group as a whole, but their dynamic in the arrangements is particularly fun. I'll have to see that video some time.
Good to know re both Paul's work and the recommendation - it's on the list.
Thanks for pointing out the staging. It looks like a old painting, kind of. And love the details in your analysis/reaction! Btw, feel better!
I could absolutely see this as an old painting, yes! Thank you so much on all counts - finally starting to get there (though unfortunately it won't show for a few videos, as I'm recording ahead!).
There's a live version of this on UA-cam. It's a cellphone recording with awful quality; however, you can tell they sound exactly the same live.
Ooh - I'll have to check that out.
Great reaction sir.. this was my first introduction to the boys. I do miss j and Earl. Bridge over troubled water , daddy sang bass are some of my favorite.. but then they all are awesome 👌
Thank you! That's quite the intro! Agreed - they are both excellent members of the group. Got both of those on my list (but then arguably the whole VP back catalogue is!).
Congratulations for that accomplishment. You do such a good job, it was easy to join you when did these reactions. Love Tennessee Whiskey. I love the setting too. VoicePlay as well - one of my top 10 of theirs.
Thank you so much! I hope I continue to live up to such praise. :-)
@@davidkreacts Tuesday night my waitress friend and I are going to see Voctave at Florida State Univ.
@@bjspeck4337 Ooh! Very nice - I hope you enjoy. You'll get a kick out of a reaction coming in a couple of weeks then. (Apparently I'm just dropping hints now! :-P)
@@davidkreacts Love it.
I love that you can still be so shocked by the talent of each member, both former and current, of Voiceplay. It's endearing. I was especially waiting for your reaction to Geoff's riff. That was pretty funny. I mean, who expects a bass to be so vocally agile, right? I guess we should...not that anyone would until they experience The Geoff. This video was a lot of fun to watch.
Might I suggest you check out I Will Survive when you have a chance? It was done during the pandemic, so none of them are in the same room as the others, though you'd never be able to tell it sometimes.
I'm glad you're enjoying my reactions. Honestly, they are just so good at what they do that it's difficult for me not to find something new impressive. Totally agree re bass riffs - definitely not something I anticipate.
I Will Survive is on my list, so will get to it at some point.
I love this because they seem to be so relaxed making this ❤🏴
Yes, absolutely!
Chris Stapleton is kind of like our generation's George Jones in both song content and style, with his own flavour of course. And in Voice Play fashion, they've added their own flair on a cover of a cover. One thing I love about the production and visual of the video, is it's almost symmetrical. Eli and Layne are both in ties and cardigans (Layne's tie and cardigan are loose and open to make it a bit different); J.None and Earl are in ties and vests with shorter shirt sleeves (J.None in a short-sleeved dress shirt and sweater vest, Earl in a dress shirt with rolled up sleeves, and waistcoat to make them different); and then Geoff is in the middle with the open jacket, and open collar. It's just... very aesthetically pleasing, and balanced, just as the vocal arrangement is balanced. Another VP over that gives me chills.
Can't wait for the next react.
An interesting analogy - thank you for suggesting that. Very cool catch re the symmetry - I hadn’t spotted that, but now that you say it, it makes for a very aesthetically pleasing look.
LOL - Voiceplay broke poor, sweet David again...
They did! I'm both getting used to that and not. ;-)
Congratulations to 1100 subs! And I’m really hoping you’ll feel better soon, that seems to be a tough cold you caught!
Thank you on both counts. Yes, I'm feeling better already (though it won't show for a few videos since I'm pre-recording to get next month full of Disney content).
@@davidkreacts I’m glad you’re feeling better and am looking forward to Disney month! 😊
Told you so!
The font on Tennessee also showed movement in that T, I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't been talking about that font. It fits into the movement of the piece so well.
I am always here for Voiceplay and Geoff. Thanx for taking the journey and having us along on the journey!
You did, and you were right! Very true re movement - good observation.
I really like this one because it has such a relaxed feeling. And the riffs from Geoff and in harmony are impressive. I would like to know how many takes the harmony riff took to get right.
And I wish you a speedy recovery. I am still struggeling a bit after the whole household had Covid from the week before Christmas to New Year's. But it's getting better..
Agreed entirely - and yes, I'd like to know that too. I have a feeling the answer would be smaller than one might think.
Thank you - I'm much better now (though pre-recorded a bunch, so it won't show for a few videos). Still recovering, but on the way. I'm so sorry you all got Covid then - what rotten timing. Glad to hear you're on the way up and here's wishing you a continued recovery.
@@davidkreacts Thank you.
Luckily we all had pretty mild cases. Just two days mostly in bed and I had no taste for a few days, which was the most annoying part of it. I guess with my other chronic illnes I'll take a bit longer to get back to 100%, but I'm getting there.
@ Glad it was nothing more severe, and I continue to wish you well.
This ones always been in my VP Top 5. I could listen to it on repeat forever.
Also, J really makes this song for me. It's that 50s Motown feel. It sends me.
Completely understandable!
Agreed!
Congratulations on 1k subscribers by the time I watched this it was 1.1 🙂 all well deserved.
This song is in my top 5 for voiceplay songs. It's so simple and clear but has complexity to it.
Thank you so much! Yes, NEM and this combined added over 100 subs in 4 days, which I'm very humbled by.
I can totally understand that - it's just so well put together.
Your thumbnail is amazing, and also totally understandable :) There is something warm about the riffs, especially Geoff's.
Hahaha! Glad you agree! ;-) Yes, there is - I feel like riffing can sometimes feel separate from the music, but here it is very much a part of it.
Now that you’ve done this reaction, you should watch the BTS video where Layne and Eli sample all the spirits mentioned in the song. With some surprising results by the end!
That... sounds utterly amazing!
When you check out other reactors to this cover by VP, I think you would benefit most by those of Soprano Notes, an opera singer reacts.
She hasn't done many on VP, but those who exist are very detailed on voices, placering, vowels etc. She really digs into Eli and JNone in this.
Ooh - thank you very much for the recommendation - I'll check that video out.
You might also enjoy the version by Straight No Chaser.
The Bluebird is the prime hangout for songwriters in Nashville, I'm told, and is actually quite exclusive - you can't just walk in and look for a collaborator.
Ooh - interesting. I didn't know they'd done it, but I will check it out some time.
That's very cool. My knowledge around Nashville is very limited, though I know what an extraordinarily important hub it is for music. Thanks for the info.
By the way, if you get some VoicePlay abstinence because you’re putting off listening until reactions, there is a treat on Patreon that you can’t share publicly anyway (because it’s never been made public): Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose”. The post is called “NIBTFYPBTAAAAD2019” posted November 19, 2019 but the recording is older than that. There’s no video, only mp3, and it’s featuring Emoni Wilkins (whom you also heard in Wicked). It’s beautiful!
Ooh - thank you very much for the tip. I'll have to check that out.
You have to waqtch the Chris Stapleton Live version. These guys did the song justice, but they're not Chris.
I will do that.
Ok, I know I'm in the minority here but this is one of the very, very few things VoicePlay have done that I don't care for! Love the relaxed setting of them just hanging out in a bar, great vocals and the riffing in harmony was wonderful, it's just not my type of song. I still found your enthused breakdown of everything interesting to hear tho', thank you! 🙂👍
Personally, I think it's because the way the song is written, it limits any real chance for flexibility.
Fair enough - not everything is for everyone. I'm glad that you can still take things from it, even if it's not for you, and I'm happy that you enjoyed my analysis. :-)
It does create some of its own restrictions. I think they did a great job breaking away from that, but with some music it's just hard to do while remaining at least partially faithful (which might be why Stapleton's version is so different from David Allen Coe's).
:)
This video summed up! ;-)