VoicePlay - "Nothing Else Matters" - Metallica Cover - FIRST TIME HEARING!
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- This will divide the Metallica Fans out there....
I thought it was brilliantly arranged!
What're your thoughts?
Check out the original link here:
• Nothing Else Matters -...
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The best advice for your next reactions is to choose a medley or song you already really love. Because the secret is, Voiceplay doesn’t do covers, they do upgrades.
One medley to definitely check out Is the wicked medley. It took Geoff seven years to finish the arrangement on it.
Hi. Love seeing the reaction of newcomers to VoicePlay, as I know just how good they are.
For your next reaction, could you please please please react to "Creep"...originally by RadioHead.
P.S
Bring the tissues, you'll need them ❤❤
"We don't cover something unless we can bring something new to it." -- Geoff Castelluci
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I agree, though I doubt our boys would agree. They're so humble, and have so much respect for the original artists. But, it's a simple fact that Voiceplay has made me love songs I was indifferent to before, and as in the case of this video, taken classics, that I'm sure some people would say should not be messed with, and given them a new life. "Dream On"" is another excellent example.
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I See Fire is actually just Geoff Castellucci who is the bass from VoicePlay. He has a solo channel and he clones himself and does all of the harmonies so all 4 guys are him in that one 😅
Yup. AND I would add to this: don't react to his cover of 'I See Fire' yet, until after you react to his cover of 'Over The Misty Mountains Cold', because 'I See Fire is basically a 'Part 2' to 'OTMMC'.
I love watching people discover VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci’s incredible bass for the first time!!
Glorious, isn't it? 😊
From left to right are Geoff Castellucci (who, apart from that bone-rattling bass, also has a five-octave range and arranged this and a lot of their other songs,) J.None (former full member of the group and still a frequent collaborator,) Eli Jacobson (comes from a metal background and does a lot of their lighting, sets and backgrounds, and has recently started doing arrangements,) Cesar De La Rosa (baritenor capable of moving a slab of solid granite to tears and absolute sweetheart) and Layne Stein, aka "VioLayne," who sings a lovely baritone when he's not beatboxing, playing, mixing or cracking everyone up, and who also is co-owner of PattyCake Productions where they do a lot of their filming.
The guys also work with a whole constellation of other incredible vocal artists, including but not limited to Omar Cardona, Deejay Young, Jose Rosario Jr., Anthony Gargiula, Ashley Diane and Rachel Potter.
Some of their other great covers featuring this same lineup are Valhalla Calling, In The Air Tonight and The Lion Sleeps Tonight. My other personal favorites include Hoist the Colours, the Moana Medley, We Don't Talk About Bruno, Man in the Mirror and Creep, but you really can't go wrong with anything in their channel (or Geoff's solo channel) that catches your eye.
Liked and subscribed, looking forward to more!
Geoff arranged this one. The two main arrangers (historically) are Geoff (bass) and Layne (beatbox, also known as VioLayne.) Eli, metal-tenor, center - has arranged a couple (listen to Creep, astonishing!) and will be doing more in the future. The arranger takes control over artistic direction - and sometimes does it all himself. The arranger typically edits the video. So when you check to see who arranged, you know whose artistic vision you are getting. You are going to have a LOT of fun. They don't release anything less than their best. Layne has commented that he sees each one as an art project.
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Yeah! Same reaction here. My girlfriend and I adopted this as our song, before we ever even heard the VoicePlay cover. We react the same way every time we hear this.
You just met the best acapella group and the best bass singer out there right now. Ok, that is just my opinion but I feel very strongly about it 😅 The bass, Geoff Castelucci arranged this piece. I’m not sure where to tell you to go next because everything g they do is phenomenal. What kind of music do you like? Because they do it all… Rock, Pop, Disney and everything in between. A lot of their work is theatrical and everything is a full and complete production with them from set design, lighting, theme, sometimes costumes and of course their amazing arrangements and voices. They make me feel things like you did. They do “epic” extremely well. Just jump on down their rabbit hole and enjoy! Subscribed! ❤
Not only your opinion 😉
I've taught music (several instruments), music history, general college level music for non-majors, voice, and been around some phenomenal vocalists. And that is an opinion I share with you. I've heard the best of the best singers around... VoicePlay takes all my time in the music world and turned it on it's ear. Most talented group of people I have ever witnessed.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I love this comment so much ❤️
Voiceplay is also known for their theatrical style in majority of their performances. Also, known for grouping various songs by plot themes. I recommend you see their versions of:
Theme A: 1. Hoist the Colours, 2. Drunken Sailor
Theme B: 1. My Mother Told Me, 2. Valhalla Calling
Theme C: 1. Warriors, 2. Dream On, 3. Seven Nation Army
If you have difficulty surviving Geoff in this, I cannot wait to see how you react to an entire song of Geoff and only Geoff, lol. Wellll, Geoff and three or four more of him. I recommend starting with 'Unshaken'.
Truly, there has yet to be a Voice play or Geoff solo that is NOT choice!! Welcome to the Rabbit hole. PS: I am 74 and I react to Geoff and all of Voiceplay pretty much the same way you seem to. How could we not??
Oh my dear….Geoff wasn’t even trying there. Wait until you hear him go really low. 😁 I’ve seen them live. That man literally made my entire rib cage vibrate. I could feel each rib.
And yes, VoicePlay can bring on the feels when they try. But….they’re just as likely to go goofball and make you bust out laughing.
The beatboxer is Layne Stein. We don’t get to hear enough of him singing, IMO - he’s got the sweetest voice I’ve ever heard.
He has a line in their cover of Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight…and he nails Phil’s iconic drum solo.
If you want more feels, go for their covers of Creep, I Can’t Make You Love Me, or I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. True Colors is a very old one from them, but Layne sings quite a bit in it.
If you want some laughs, head for Drunken Sailor or In The Hall ofThe Mountain King.
If you want theater, Valhalla Calling or Hoist The Colors.
And if you want to hear lots from Geoff…they did Hellfire from the Disney film Hunchback of Notre Dame. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s a very dark song from the most evil villain I think Disney ever created.
Also…Geoff has his own channel. Nothing there is a cappella, but he does some major flexing.
If you know the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas”, then you may want to hear his solo cover of Jack’s Lament. Others of his solo stuff I’d push you towards would be Sound of Silence, House of the Rising Sun, Folsom Prison Blues and Ain’t No Sunshine.
I’m sure someone mentioned this, but his last name is Castellucci- so you can find his solo channel - and he does all his own back up vocals.
So yeah. He’s got the kind of range where he can do four and five part harmonies with himself.
Did I mention is solo stuff is a flex? 😉
You know what the biggest "Geoff" Flex has been, thus far? The "this is how we arrange songs" video he did on VoicePlay's Channel where he was the arranger for that exercise and, after he got all their parts back went, "You know what? Needs some backing. So I'm gonna do that really quick." Then proceeded to casually do High Tenor (like Eli-level Tenor) backing vocals for the song. Like, dude did not have to go that hard. Literally every other member of VoicePlay could have done that for him with, like, half the effort, but Geoff was all like, "Nah. I'll just do it myself. Why? BECAUSE I CAN." And then he proceeded to make look and sound effortless. Geoff Castelluci is INSANE.
@@ForeverDegenerate Not gonna argue, lol.
Have you caught his stunt in Hoist The Colors? Not the deep stuff. Where he decides to belt along with Eli for a few.
Had no clue Geoff covered Folsom Prison Blues
@@KevinPatrick-ov3ot It’s fairly recent. Within the last year at most.
Both Geoff and VP typically do a video every month with fairly rare breaks. (Not including minis - there’s usually some of those too.) It takes some dedication to keep up with their output! 🙂
Alison, you are in for a ride! Welcome to the majesty and mastery of Voiceplay!
Heh...I'm reminded of another reactor a couple years ago hearing VP & Geoff saying "I'm soaked" & throwing her headphones & walking off camera 😂
@@GHmorenoslol Do you remember who that was?
@@thisismetoday7423 wouldn't surprise me if it was Kaz :)
@@zarasha8220 that would be very Kaz-like but no it wasn’t her. I can’t remember the who anymore.
Your reaction is so on point. Since discovering acapella groups like VoicePlay, the talent of these folks is next level, like nothing I've ever heard before...not even close. These performers have SO much for you to discover. Same for Home Free and another vocal group called Voctave. Do I even need to mention Pentatonix? All with talent that, as I hear it with my own ears, I can scarcely believe it, no matter how often I listen. I can see you are just like the rest of us, you feel their voices in your core. So much more for you to hear. Excited to watch as you explore.
Every song that VoicePlay covers is different. The arrangements pay homage to the original yet bring a special VoicePlay touch. And they cover a vast array of different music and create delightful medleys. They have a love of Halloween and of Disney music and also have been able to focus on more theatrical videos which are mostly created by their members (being independent they have lower budgets but the production value is massive.)
I can't imagine being in your shoes (this being your first VP reaction). I've been listening to them for years and when this cover dropped I felt everything you're feeling and I knew what to expect. You've never experienced them so I'm sure it was extreme experience physically. It was so fun watching you react to them and can't wait to see more! I'd recommend anything from them. Everyone here has some great suggestions and information for ya, so will say ado for now. (You asked where we were, here in Missouri/United States)
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I fell down the Geoff Castellucci rabbit hole four years ago. I have always had a thing for low bass singers. Hooked me with his cover of Sixteen Tons with four Geoffs. He led me to VoicePlay that he is a founding member of. I instantly became a Patron to both. Just enjoy the ride that is Geoff and VoicePlay.
Excellent cover. First time I heard these artists. Stayed true to the original song. Exceeded my expectations.
Valhalla Calling by Voiceplay or I see Fire by Geoff the bass
They have hundreds and hundreds of videos. I thought I would give you a mix of styles. First thing to know is that at the moment, they only have 4 members but as in this one, J None (black guy next to Geoff (bass) had been a member but he was recruited by the US Navy Chorus and is nearly through 3 yrs of his 5 yr service. He comes when he can get away to sing with them. VoicePlay also is from Orlando FL, home of some hefty theme parks and they often have brought on any of those amazing singers to give them a 5th singer. I'd put Wicked at a high level, also The Greatest Showman, Hellfire, the Little Mermaid, Tennessee Whiskey, I Can't Make You Love Me, In the Air Tonight, We're Good, and Dragonborn Comes Skyrim. The edge that VoicePlay has is that they do everything themselves from arrangements, staging, camera work, pre-mix audio, computer work, Layne (beatboxer) is co-owner of Pattycake Production Studios where a lot of their videos are done. That is what gives them full control of their creativity. Like your kitty - right now I have 3 inside.
VoicePlay fan for years now. They are super creative and talented.
@@par500dragon7 Great - I subscribed today!
J.None, I believe, is currently stationed in Orlando and that's why we've seen him quite a bit in the last year or two. He's, for all intents and purposes, been home the last couple years so it's been relatively easy for him to drive down to Pattycake or The Mall or wherever they decide to film and film a video with them when he has time between gigs and rehearsals for the Navy. Also, given that he's stationed in Orlando, I assume he, literally, goes home to record the audio tracks for any VoicePlay song he's in since, you know, his personal equipment is going to be the best. Also, Fun Fact: J.None is the BASS SINGER for the Navy. Yeah you read that right. Every single member of VoicePlay has a Bass-to-Tenor Range. Geoff, of course, has the widest range of the group at about 6 octaves.
@@ForeverDegenerate Currently he is in Washington DC in the US Navy premiere chorus. It doesn't take him long to get to Orlando.
@@bjspeck4337 Ah ok. He must have been re-stationed yet again. He was, originally, stationed up here where I live in Washington State. But then, in the middle of COVID-Times, he was re-stationed to Orlando. Guess he's in DC now. That's fair.
That was a marvelous reaction! I think VoicePlay would really appreciate that reaction to their work!
Geoff (the bass) arranged this masterpiece. When he's not actually singing lyrics here, he seems to be doing his best imitation of a bass guitar - except he occasionally forgets the limits of a bass guitar, and hits a low note that a normal bass guitar can't reach.
And this cover also includes #VioLayne! Layne, the beatboxer, has played violin since he was a child, but since VoicePlay is a cappella, he doesn't get to use his talent with the group very often. This was only the 2nd time that they used an instrument in a video - you might like the first time #VoiLayne appeared, in their cover of Imagine Dragons' Warriors.
One thing about VoicePlay videos that can be confusing is that, since they've actually been around since the mid-to-late 90s, they've had some personnel changes over the years. Geoff and Layne are the only remaining original members, although Eli (bald tenor) has been with them since 2010. But depending on when a video was made, you might see a very different group of people performing - just know that whoever it is, they'll still be amazing.
Geoff Castellucci, on his solo channel, check out "Till Then" ... yes, that amazing deep voice, singing a love song... and when the other Geoffs come in, remember it's all him. I predict you will be thoroughly thrilled!
Geoff Castellucci ( the bass) does a cover of Ed Sheeran"s I See Fire from the trailer of The Hobbit Desolation of Smaug, singing with four of himself, and shows his 5 octave singing range. His recent cover of Wicked Games is not to be missed.
Great reaction! I suggest Valhalla Calling and Hoist The Colors to start with. Hard to go wrong with anything they do!
Welcome to the world of Voiceplay! I would recommend Valhalla Calling, Dragonborn Comes (Skyrim), We Don't Talk About Bruno and the Wicked Medley. Truthfully, I have not disliked any of their music. Geoff also has some phenomenal solo work out there as well.
Dragonborn is my favorite by them.Hopefully, you'll choose it!!! "Beautiful eyes btw"!! Great reaction!!
Best vídeo of the channel. 👏👏 Castellucci amazing.. more 👍
The first line in your description is very accurate; when I first dived into VoicePlay, I was on the fence; they had skill, clearly, but, did I like what they were doing? A few of their covers... I don't know, they didn't seem to sit right with me.
But very quickly I realized my mistake: it's just a cover, that's all. There's no need to be divisive; if you prefer the original, it's still there, waiting for you to listen to it again. There's nothing here but a bunch of people having fun; expressing themselves - and their enjoyment of the work - through their own work.
It's right there in the name: VoicePlay. They use their voices, and... they play. They make decisions that work for them and.. that's what they do. They aren't trying to do a cover so much as they are trying to have fun, and when you approach it from that perspective, you almost always have fun as well.
You're clearly infatuated with Geoff Castellucci, as right you should be. He's an excellent bassist with Grade A dad humor. More specifically, you called out 'I See Fire'. ... as a massive fan of Tolkien, I can tell you, his rendition always - without fail - brings tears to my eyes. Maybe I'm thinking about the story as much as I'm hearing the music, I don't know... but it gets me hard.
If VoicePlay ever do a cover of 'Into the West' I'll probably have to rip my ears off, because nothing will ever be as good after hearing that.
Otherwise, go wild. Don't expect to see Layne playing the violin very often; they are an acapella group, and I think he just did it this time because ... I mean, how else are you going to honor one of the greatest rock songs of all time? But do expect him to be a silly goose while laying down an immutable beat.
Eli (rhymes with 'jelly') is insanely flexible; he's best known for his rock belts, but he can cover base when Geoff is singing, he can harmonize, he can lead, he can bring you up hard and set you down soft.
The rest of the group is somewhat rotating; different eras have different members and different guests, but they've never been bad. Scroll down VoicePlays and Geoff's lists and go with what jumps out at you. Trust me, this is a rabbit hole you will be glad to go down.
Into the West was amazing.
Greetings from the UK! I just love seeing new reactors lose it on their first VP experience - and you picked a great one! VP are completely independent, so never block videos - they do virtually everything themselves, from the arranging, costumes, set and video concept/editing - the only things they bring outside help in for are some additional camera operation, advanced makeup/prosthetics and final audio mix (by Ed Boyer, who also works with Home Free, etc). Once the final mix is done, they record the video - normally singing over the track in the studio rather than just lip-sync, so it appears more natural. Many of their videos (like this one) are recorded at Pattycake Productions studio, co-owned by Layne and Tony Wakim (ex-VP baritone, who wanted to be more on the production side) Sometimes they keep it 'straight', like this one - but on others, they go all out with set/costumes/makeup - hence they are known as the 'theatre kids' of acapella! It's hard to choose what to react to/watch, as they cover all genres, from country to rock, from Disney to musicals - and everything in between! The usual answer to the question - 'which is my favourite' is - the next one! 😊
👍👍An awesome performance and cover. Great reaction. 🖖❤
I really enjoyed your reaction- thanks! I am now a new subscriber looking forward to more reactions to Voice Play and solo Geoff Castellucci (bass singer).This cover was arranged by Geoff, bass singer, and Voice Play also covers "Whiskey In The Jar" a cover that Metallica also did. The best of the acapella groups (IMO) as they are completely independent doing all their own production without a record label or contract and very theatrical and creative (all members and their frequently featured guests are from Orlando Florida and have worked as performers for Universal and/or Disney theme parks). I recommend "Valhalla Calling" and "Hoist The Colours" for your next reactions to Voice Play. Geoff also has a solo channel (not acapella) where he harmonizes with only himself and his 5 octave voice range is beyond amazing-- you will be blown away by "I See Fire" if that is the next one you plan on reacting to.
Now you found a rabbit hole that brings you all the way from Australia to Florida, USA 😅 And you picked my favorite song from VP as your first!🥳 And as incidents happen never once, "I see fire" is my favorite solo song from Geoff (the bass singer of Voice Play), so I'd be extremely happy to watch your reaction to this, too!
Remark: 'Solo' in this context doesn't mean, that you see a single singer - but the same guy singing multiple characters/voices/layers.
Have fun watching and reacting to Voiceplay & Geoff Castellucci videos - but don't even think, you are "prepared" to watch them. They will always surprise you, I bet!😉👍
Greetings from Germany, btw. 👋😃
If you’re doing I See Fire, I recommend you do Misty Mountains Cold first… 😊 Your cats are soooo cute… 🥰
Thank you!
And thank you! Aren’t they just the most handsome guys!! ☺️😻
@@AlisonReacts And for comparison, you could also react to Peter Hollens' version of Misty Mountains, which features Tim Foust on bass.
"Pronunciation" is that the word you were looking for or "diction".
Anyways, Welcome to the Voiceplay Rabbit Hole and Geoff Castellucci's Rabbit Hole you're in for one wild ride 😂
Quick introduction:
Voiceplay doesn't have a manager so everything you see is done by them (except special items like camera work, ocasionally makeup and final mixing.
Geoff Castellucci, Bass Singer who has a five octave range. Yes he can shake the depths of He11. He is also the arranger of this one.
J None, primarily is a Baraton and is a featured singer for this song, but I think most fans still consider him part of the group and is just on loan the the US Navy (currently singing bass for them)
Eli (rhymes with jelly) Jacobson, a Rock God Tenor who can shoot straight to the heavens and beyond. He does most of their lighting and is a voice actor, so whever their is additional talking he's usually doing the voice (examples Oogie Boogie Song and Hellfire).
Cesar de La Rosa Baritone, is their newest member and replaced J None after he left.he has such an angelic voice that just radiates emotions
Layne Stein, Beatboxer/Baritone/Violinist, a founding member of Voiceplay (along with Geoff) aka VioLyne. This was only the second of (so far) three times he's pulled out his violin, he's been playing since he was about 4. He also co-owns Patty Cake Productions along with another former member Tony Wakim and most of Voiceplay's videos are filmed there (or close by)
As for what you should check out next 🤔
What genre do you like?
Rock: Dream On, Carry on My Wayward Son or in the Air Tonight
Something to make you cry (literally): Creep, Can't Make You Love Me
Broadway: Wicked, If I Were A Rich Man/Girl
Medleys: Moana Medley, Little Mermaid Medley, Queen in 5 Minutes, Boy Bands in 5 Minutes
Disney: We Don't Talk About Bruno, ACA Top 10 Disney Heros/Villains/Sidekicks (three different videos), Friends On the Other Side
Sea/Space Chanties: Hoist the Colours, Wellerman, Drunken Sailor, Sleeping in the Cold Below
And many, many ,many more
Thanks for the reaction and again welcome to the Voiceplay Rabbit Hole 😊
I really appreciate that you allowed yourself to *feel* those emotions. Many will recommend Hoist the Colours and Valhalla Calling and Hellfire. They are amazing (and some of my favorites) , but I would recommend a different take with the same members. With this lineup I recommend In The Air Tonight or, if you are feeling silly, The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Or choose anything you like with a different lineup. Up until 2020, another original member, Earl Elkins with an amazing tenor, was with the group. (Tennessee Whiskey, True Colors or Queen in 5Minutes are some of my favorites).
The other changes were in the baritone spot: Layne, Tony (roughly 2010-2017), J (2017-2021) and Cesar (present). Only Geoff (bass), Eli (bald rock god, whose name is pronounced Ellie, short for Eliezer) and Layne (beatboxer, violinist and prior baritone) will be in all videos. They currently are down to four permanent members and use guest artist to fill that fifth spot. J was the guest this time around and appears frequently, as do many other repeaters.
Also, over the last few years, they use the karaoke track on the outro, which is gorgeous on its own.
If you are going to watch Geoff’s amazing I See Fire, you might want to start with Misty Mountains from the first Hobbit movie. Same Dwarves, Before they head out. It was the first of his solo work I heard and it remains one of my favorites. Artistically I See Fire is more impressive, but there’s somethings so incredibly soothing about Misty Mountains. It’s slow and sonorous and full of bassy goodness.
Subscribed from Northern California here😊.
Welcome! Your musical life has just changed! There is so much to enjoy about this group, it is just unbelievably amazing. You will have a lot of fun, can't wait to see your next reaction, to either VP or some of Geoff's solo stuff!
Hello Alison. I come from Poland (Central Eastern Europe). Very good reaction. You have a good ear for music.
I recommend: Geoff's solo
1. Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold.
2. I See Fire
Definitely in this order.
3. The Sound of Silence - amazing Geoff's cover
VoicePlay - everything ! ! ! ( My favorites are :Halo Theme, Valhalla Calling and others......
That's Voiceplay....breaking the internet, one reactor at a time..... Aren't they just insanely amazing?
VoicePlay are guaranteed to bring the feels in anything they do, whether it's heartfelt, as in Creep, or I Can't Make You Love ME, or fun as in Moana, or The LIttle Mermaid and many of their short or mini videos. They create arrangements that stir your soul. Sheer genius. They cover songs that an a capella group shouldn't be able to, such as Dream On, or an orchestral piece such as In The Hall Of The Mountain King, or this one. And their gaming theme songs are incredible too: Halo, and Skyrim, for instnace. They do it all. And they're lovely genuine guys. But I think that's obvious. And yes, Geoff especially has so much love in his eyes, but then they all do. :Beautiful people. Try Can't Helping Falling in Love.
I enjoyed how the boys reached you emotionally. When I first heard the group I was taken by how complex and nuanced the arrangements are. I still have to rewatch their videos several times to catch everything going on. Oh! Love your 🐈Oops, cats😊. Stay safe send stay well…😎🤙🏻✌🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻
you got so distracted in the middle that you forgot to turn your video on! not surprised! they have so much just pick your next favourite song and go from there ❤
I love seeing someone experience VoicePlay for the first time. And watching your reactions was magical. This group is phenomenal and can't wait to watch you exploring all that they do. I can't even give you any recommended videos because there are just so many that will give you those goosebumps. (And FYI, Geoff Castellucci -the bass- also has a solo channel that's out of this world spectacular.)
Welcome to the Voiceplay rabbit hole. 😁 You’ll like it here. It’s warm and cozy and filled with great music. I’d recommend watching their covers of Dream On, Creep, and In The Air Tonight next.
You might like Valhalla Calling or Oogie Buggie Man.They blend together so well.
What a choice for your first VoicePlay video. I hope you enjoy a deep dive into their whole catalog. My favorite vocal (a capella) group. (I'm from North Carolina, USA.)
Welcome to Voiceplay and Geoff! I absolutely loved your reaction! It's so nice to see someone feel their music so strongly like I do. :)
J-None's voice is just so smooth with runs and riffs. Unfortunately for us, he joined the US Navy band. So, he's not full time anymore. However, he does get featured every once in awhile. Because of the pandemic, the group stopped touring and Geoff decided to do himself solo. In most of his videos, he shows off his 5-octave range. He sometimes shows off his sub-harmonic notes. Just amazing talent. Plus, on his videos, he does almost everything related to the video; arranging, singing, production, design, etc.
Hello from Texas and welcome to the VoicePlay and Geoff rabbit hole. Always nice to have a new member.
You can't go wrong with anything by them, so check out the newer stuff sure, but don't be afraid to scroll either.
My favorite part of this reaction: "I'm kind of...I'm like feeling...like...I'm kind of turned on." 🤣 Gurl, we all are 🤣
It's so fun to watch you have all the feels even before they finish the intro! 🎉
Oops you hit a deep rabbit hole here several accapello bands out now but Geoff is the best bass to tenor imo
Welcome to Voiceplay! I am subscribing, as there is nothing better than watching someone discover Voiceplay! They're a fine (and fine-looking) group (though their lineup has changed over time). I have been a Voiceplaya for years! So much goodness, and their bass, Geoff Castellucci has his own amazing channel too! DO watch "I See Fire, " it's all Geoff singing. All male voices are his on his channel. (And pretty much all the male characters are him too, often 4-5 of him in one video!)
Also, I've put together a few "rules" (suggestions, really) in listening to Voiceplay that I think improve the experience of them. But I will only post them if I've got an "okay" in writing. One reactor (and only one) took offense to them, felt I was trying to tell him how he should react and run his channel. I wasn't. But other Voiceplayas who see this, does that seem like what I'm doing? Some of you know me pretty well. I'm not trying to tell someone how to work. They are all just tips, meant in a light hearted way, though I mean them sincerely. But I don't want to come across as pushy or bossy.
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So the bass is Geoff (gotta love his simulated walking bass), the beat boxer is Layne, the bald guy is Eli he has an awesome rock belt, the guy that has fuzzy hair is caesar and loves the breathy singing, and finally the guest is jay none. He was permanent for some years but went to navy I think so joins in when he can. Yes Geoff has a ludicrous range...something like B0 to F5 . They have an interesting choice in songs from all over the show. They are all ridiculously talented and can at times take over each other's parts. They like to each take turns and love to spotlight their guest singer.
Welcome to the Voiceplay rabbit hole. Great introductory video. You are in for soo🎉😂❤ many treats to come
Don’t hesitate to listen to something you normally wouldn’t. I’m not a gamer at all, but I LOVE what they’ve done with the game themes. Basically, if VoicePlay does it, it’s going to knock your socks off (Valhalla Calliing) or make you cry (Creep). My favorite VP song is ‘the next one’.
1st off - in future -- grace yourself with your very best headphones - it will literally blow you away! And as for the future ... honestly, pretty much every single thing Voiceplay touches is fantastic -- of the latest stuff, Hoist the Colors, Valhalla Calling, Dragonborn Comes, anything from LoTR or the Hobbit ;p all the Disney stuff -- yup, hard to go wrong!
New subscription! I really enjoyed watching how moved you were by their version of "Nothing Else Matters" I feel sure you will love this rabbit hole and the neighboring warren that includes bass Geoff Castellucci's channel. His is dug down really deep 😄
I'm going to suggest an older video that is one of my faves. Mostly because I haven't seen anyone else suggest it yet. Try their "Queen in 5 Minutes". Amazing transitions and we get to see Eli really rock out at one point! However, they all sound spectacular in it! They even managed a great little 'story' made up of Queen songs. Be sure to stop and read the intros as each 'character' comes in. Those spots go by a little fast otherwise and if you don't read them, the premise can be confusing to folks not expecting an actual story.
From left to right:
Geoff Castellucci- Bassman Extraordinaire with a subharmonic low to near tenor range
J None- Sweet Soulman A former member who is currently serving in the military and returns when he's on leave
Eli Jacobson (pronounced "Ellie")- Rock God who has seemingly no limit to his upper range
Cesar De La Rosa- Sweet-Voiced Latino with an infectious playful energy
Layne Stein- Human Drum Kit who also breaks out the violin from time to time (AKA VioLayne)
My mother told me is a great introduction to voiceplay
Geoff is the bass, check out his latest cover of unshaken
Six Nation Army might be a good follow up. The bass singer Geoff does a solo cover on Ain't No Sunshine.
Welcome to the rabbit hole! I recommend doing exactly what you did for this one and scrolling through their catalog to find something you already know and love! I'm excited to see what you find next!
Welcome to Voiceplay and Geoff they all spectacular 😊😊😊❤❤
Liked and subscribed. Hello from Finland. I live in Southwest of Finland. In coast.
This is my 1st time seeing your reactions, however if you like Metallica, Voice Play, and metal music in general I believe I'll be checking your pretty blue eyes more often.
You look very beautiful.
Now to topic in hand, if you haven't seen/heard term symphonic metal yet then you have to check out bands like Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Nightwish, these bands will give great base you to draw compares from.
Also great male vocalist you find in Iron Maiden. Old band but such great voice that singer has. Testament on his routines and voice usage.
Now Floor Jansen Nightwish, Simon Simmons from Epica, will provide 1 of the best examples on ladies side of exceptional singing.
I am sure you get links for these from other's from ,but if you don't write answer to me and I'll set you on path for deep rabbit hole. 😂❤
Ok, be well. It is 3am in Finland right now. So I'm off to bed, 🛏️.
Tell my best wishes from other side of the world to your boyfriend.
Great reaction!! Subscribed and from Tampa...about 1 hour from Voiceplay's location in Orlando.
I would love to see you react to Voiceplay's Hoist The Colours from Pirates of the Caribbean next and then Valhalla Calling, then Hellfire, then Creep, then We Don't Talk About Bruno, then Seven Nation Army, Warriors, Dream On, 21 Pilots Mashup, If I Were A Rich Man/ Girl, Sleeping in the Cold Below...you cant go wrong. Voiceplay is amazing.
Geoff is the bass and arranged Nothing Else Matters, and he does a 14 second sustained Bzero in Valhalla calling. Layne Stein (VioLayne) is beatboxer/vocal percussion extraordinaire and Layne arranged Valhalla Calling. Eli (is pronounced like Ellie, not E-Lie) and is their rock tenor god / bald one in the middle. Eli arranged Creep (when you get to it) and does their lighting design. J. None was next to the bass and he used to be a full time member. He joined the Navy as a singer during covid and comes back as a featured guest when on leave. Voiceplay is keeping the 4 full time members and then adding a featured fifth so they have even more versatility. And finally Cesar De La Rosa the smooth baritone next to Layne the beatboxer. Cesar gets a lot more showcase in Creep and Hoist The Colours, and is the highest Steven Tyler voice in Dream On. Great to have you part of the Voiceplay family! Enjoy the ride!! Looking forward to your next reaction!!
The "I see Fire Cover" is just Geoff Castellucci (The Bass) He signs ALL the parts layered. AMAZING
I've heard this song SO many times (between the 'official version" and from reactors) that almost nothing surprises me anymore. YOU, however, were a breath of fresh air! Your OBVIOUS fascination and thrill was, in and of itself, absolutely captivating. What next? It's a 30-way tie!! 😊 I'm sure you have heard/seen the expression "going down a rabbit hole." VoicePlay's rabbit hole has so many left and right turns, branch-off, side-rooms, etc.... you can find ANYTHING. Here are just FOUR of my VERY favorites (not in any order... (1) For Disney fans, I think "We Don't Talk about Bruno" is amazing. (2) For hard-hitting, emotional impact, go with "Valhalla Calling." (3) For a fun twist on a popular Jack Skellington movie, try "The Oogie Boogie Song." (4) for something WAY out there, try "In the Hall of the Mountain King." No spoken words, but amazing vocals! My hat is off to you, young lady! This was an unquestioned LIKE, and you have my subscription after just ONE listen! Keep it going!!
Welcome to the wonderful world of VoicePlay. They are my favorite acapella group. I have subscribed to see more VoicePlay reactions. Geoff Castellucci is the bass and he has his own channel so please check out his reactions as well.
For VoicePlay, Valhalla calling is my favorite cover. I would recommend: Dream On; Creep; Seven Nation Army; In the Air tonight; Hoist the Colors; Drunken Sailor; Hellfire and there are so many more, you can't go wrong with any of their songs.
For Geoff Castellucci, I would recommend: Far Over the Misty Mountain Cold; I see Fire; Ain't No Sunshine; Jack's Lament; 16 Tons; Unshaken and again, anything he does is fantastic.
Welcome to the VoicePlay & Geoff Castellucci rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey.
I’m going to go slightly left field with my suggestion and recommend “Boy bands in 5 minutes” to see a completely different side to Voiceplay but it also really showcases their incredible ranges. It highlights their daft side in the best way 😂
Great reaction! You look like you felt the way I did when I first discovered Voiceplay. Completely moved and yet totally 🤯. So jealous you have so many songs to discover for the first time. Need to get more aussies into voice play so we can pursuade them to come tour here if they ever tour again. 😂🇦🇺
Welcome to the Voiceplay experience and you need some good headphones to fully get their sounds and vibrations . Also the bass singer is Geoff and has his own channel where he reimages songs . One of my Favs is Misty Mounters from the Hobbit
Try Oogie Boogie Song you can fully gain more Geoff vibs :P
Great reaction! Welcome to VP. Epic cover! Sooooo gooood...
Awesome reaction!! ❤
I love how everybody's first time watching these guys includes some version of "there's so much going on!" 😂
This is an amazing group and I love what they do. Some favorites for me are "Valhalla Calling" "Hoist the Colours" "Golden Hour" and "Seven Nation Army"
Also, your cats are gorgeous! 😻
Thank you, aren’t they the handsomest guys ever! 😻
So many suggestions for Valhalla Calling that it might end up being the next one I do but I’m also not sure if I should go there yet, as it seems to be very dear to so many VoicePlay fans!
@@AlisonReacts it's definitely a fan favorite! This video is too, though so I wouldn't let that stop you. 😂 We'll all have fun with whatever you choose! 😀
welcome down the voiceplay rabbit hole. these guys are masters of harmonizing
I See Fire is an amazing song, but it's only Geoff Castellucci (the bass of Voiceplay) singing.
Would love to see you react to it!
As others have mentioned, VP has the broadest genre range of the a capella groups - so choose your genre and song(s) - they just don't disappoint.
Personally I love all their rock covers - hoping you would do more! 🌹🕊
If you enjoy classic rock and roll you should give VoicePlay's rendition of "Carry on Wayward Son", originally by Kansas a listen. Great interpretation. Also, any of their gaming and literature based songs, like "Dragonborn Comes (Skyrim), any of their Hobbit pieces, or movie medleys. They usually have a "guest" in the line-up because they haven't filled the fifth spot in a few years so it's just four permanent members plus a "guest" usually. J-None in this video is currently singing for the Navy but was a permanent member until a few years back. He guests when he can get time and is always a welcome addition. He is in their performance of "Valhalla Calling", another fairly recent and great performance and cover.
Get ready....your subs are going to skyrocket....we Vps are everywhere.
New sub in anticipation of more voiceplay and Geoff rabbit hole. Its quite a ride.
J-None the second on the left right next to the bass singer used to be a full time member and now only sings occasionally with them. If I am not mistaken this is only the first or second song he's done with them since he joined the U.S. Navy
I See Fire is just Geoff (Jeff) the bass singer. You will see what appears to be 4 men singing. They all 4 are him and all the vocals that you will hear are him. I guarantee you will love it and you will get a taste of his incredible talent which is only a taste of how incredibly talented they all are. They are completely independent with no copyright problems. This is a rabbit hole that you won't regret going down.
Welcome to Voiceplay and accapella god level. Everything they do is amazing but Valhalla Calling is my favourite, though their Disney covers are great to react to as well. Enjoy this journey with Voiceplay as you'll be hooked now.
What ever genre you enjoy they will have something. Black hole sun to phantom of the opera. Through Disney and games. There is every thing. And it’s all so damn good. Enjoy the rabbit hole.
Loved your reaction ❤ They are phenomenal and so diverse in their vocal styles but somehow blend perfectly. They do everything from Disney to Dream On. Some are funny and some are apocalyptic (Warriors.) Hoist the Colours is great as well as Dragonborn Comes. Have fun in the rabbit hole 😊
Welcome to the rabbit hole called Voiceplay
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Hello, i just subscribed to you because of your wonderful Voiceplay Reaction. Also you have lovely cats. Greetings from Austria 🤗
Voiceplay and Geoff in his solo work always pay homage to the original, but will never do a cookie cutter version. Geoff has said that he listens to the original multiple times, then as many covers as he can find. If he can't find something to add he walks away. Why do something that someone has already done?
The advice someone else has given you, to pick something that you already know and like and check their version is very good. But if you need a starting place I'll suggest Hoist the Colours from Pirates of the Caribbean 3.
They used to tour extensively. When Covid shut the world down they concentrated on making their studio work even better. At the same time, Geoff started doing covers on his solo channel.
When the band Chicago was going to do concerts last November, they heard this version of Nothing Else Matters and contacted them. Voiceplay was featured with several other artists and Chicago. It was a challenge for them, they had to sing live again after four years of mostly studio work.
Subscribed in anticipation of more Voiceplay and Geoff!
😂😂😂 I love you!!! Don't watch it all the way through you'll have to get the rabbit vibe out 😂😂!! Homefree and Voiceplay my top 2 Acapella groups!! Valhalla Calling Id say u listen to next for Voiceplay! I love their Viking stuff!!
The best voiceplay main featuring Geoff for the "best" of both worlds would be something like "Oogie boogie" or "Hellfire".
Welcome, Alice, you've fallen down the Rabbit Hole. I See Fire is a Geoff Castelluci, the bass, solo channel. Well worth going to. My suggestion for the entire group is Hellfire. It is the villain song from Disney's Bunch back of Notre Dame. Geoff leads, and he is well able. I don't know if you noticed but, He has a very wide vocal range, 5 octaves! Or, just be like most of us, and play eenie, meenie, mienie, mo. Anywhere you stop is good to go.
Oogie boogie song is FANTASTIC!!
With VoicePlay videos, let the credits roll. Sometimes there are extras, and often the audio is from the karaoke track for the song (available to their Patreon supporters).
EPIC REACTION❤😊
Queen in 5 Minutes shows them all off; Little Mermaid Medley also good, gives Geoff an awesome slide; anything else they ever did is great! Geoff (Bass) is a tenor who lost his way; Tim Faust of Home Free is a friend, and they get basser from each other. We have Pentatonix, Home Free, and Voiceplay at the same time...
For Geoff alone, you should listen to "I see fire". It's really great. BTW, commenting from San Jose, California.
Geoff (bass) arranged this one. I think you should check out Hellfire next. Layne (beat box) arranged that one and he likes to put Geoff through most if his range in his arrangements. And of course its just really cool!
You will notice that voiceplay fans are really dedicated and you will probably get a bump in your views. I saw that you liked Home Free so you may want to check out Survivor by voice play it features them. It was from a time when they were both on The Sing-Off television show
Loved your reaction. Thanks! If you like bass, definitely try I See Fire next. Geoff will blow your mind with his range! Or check out his version of Folsom Prison Blues.
For VoicePlay, Hoist The Colours is a great choice.
The moment you said " that's got me a little turned on", reminds me of other female streamers who you can visibly see the effect it's having on them. Yet very few have expressed it, insinuated or outright. So thank you for your honesty.
Hi. Did you ever hear DIMASH a singer from Kazakstan?
INCREDIBLE GREAT VOICE SCALE!
I always advise reactors to start from the beginning of every performer/ group/ act so that you can see and hear progression in their skills and artistic flare. Just find VP's channel, scroll all the way down and work your way up. BUT as others have already pointed out, Geoff Castellucci also has his own channel along with doing these awesome songs with VP.
You must do their cover if Valhalla Calling❤
First time i saw them play an instrument. They're usually acapella.😊
I see fire is really bassie, hold on when you listen to that one. Nice video. Phil Collins (in the air tonight) VoicePlay.