I can’t count how many times I’ve come back to your R/A of this song. But when I heard that Hellfire by VP is also up for a Grammy nomination consideration, and that it was reported you nominated them for consideration, I had to come back and watch again. Thank you! The recognition is soooooo well deserved.
Something that puts VoicePlay at the very top of their genre is that both Laine and Geoff arrange for the singer. They do not compose a song based on vocal ranges. They arrange specifically for who they want to sing the part, knowing their range, timbre, and even sass. Occasionally causes an issue when a guest singer is not available, but I can imagine the joy and commitment in singing a part because it is perfect for you.
What I love in the beginning, all the things pointed out, the way it is sung feels like this could be a hero singing. And then the twists slowly come in. Eee! Amazing cover
I KNEW that if you reacted to this that you’d giggle when he got to “sin!” Do you notice how Cesar breaks the fourth wall, glaring at the camera? And his solo-he starts matching Eli’s high note and then drops to baritone, leading in to J.None. And his guitar bit-think that’s an F#4-sweet! I don’t know if Eli is into collaborating, but I’d love to hear him sing with Jonathan Young. And his acting-he looks like he’s crying at times. He just slays it every time. Thanks for pointing out the perc during the Kyrie part-that snare/sizzle! I hadn’t caught that bit yet. Great reaction/analysis!
This arrangement is a masterpiece and those that can’t hear it must be musically deaf. The way Layne used major and minor, tempo changes and the different voices to depict Frollo’s inner conflict was genius. I particularly loved Cesar’s little guitar riff and Eli’s super high belt on You Will Burn. Epic 🔥
I have absolutely no singing ability and very little musical ability, and even I can hear the totally amazing shifts in this arrangement, although I couldn’t name them as you can 👍🏼. It is completely top notch. Possibly the best I have ever heard from any group ever.
@@lkreinmiller-author I’m glad you recognize it! I just don’t understand those few that have said anything negative about this. Everyone can have their own opinion of course but wow 😆
I think that some - not all - who “can’t hear it” actually do, but for whatever personal reasons they have, pretend they can’t. Or they don’t actually listen. They’re locked into their preferred group so it’s part of their schtick to put down others.
The end is such a cool homage to their Oogie Boogie cover with Jeff just zipping up to Everest before taking a gorgeous swan dive into the Marianas Trench.
I love listening to/watching your reaction videos because even though I've been singing virtually all my 64 yrs, I still get insight from you. I LOVE EVERYTHING Voiceplay does because they *literally* get better with every video, every song...that to me is the sign of brilliance, that they never stop improving! I remember a time when I kept getting better and better, but since my super laryngeal nerve was cut in a surgery on my spine (they went through the front) I'm grieving the loss of my voice. Although I *was* a coloratura, I can now only sing in a Diana Krall range. I mean I love her but it's not MY voice. My greatest wish is to see these guys in concert someday, but they aren't touring. So I content myself with listening to these kinds of videos. Keep bringing these gems!
So exceptionally excited to see you come back to them for this!!!! The VoicePlayas have MISSED you! And I’m really very eager to have you explain exactly why they sound so incredible on this one!! Thanks ahead of time !!!
@@melissastruxness512 But Geoff sounds especially rich and rounded - more so than usual even. And Eli's high notes are very clear and pure (that one I figure is because he cut some of the grit, but I've no idea 'how' he did it. She's always so good at telling us about mouth formation and vowel choices to explain the reason they get a particular tone. That's what I'm hoping she'll do for us.
I ADORE when Cesar and J. None do "duets." Their voices blend so well, and they're both superb at "face acting!" I've seen this many times, and still get goosebumps! And I love how when we see the fire in Geoff's eyes, the camera pulls away from him, slow at first, then zooms out.
Elizabeth, the hooded figure is Tony Wakim. He was the Baritone for VP early on and now co owns PattyCake Prodections with Layne. With him in the video there are 4 generations of VP Baritones. Layne, Tony, Cesar, and J None. Thank you for doing this reaction I love love love your reactions! I hope that you are gonna do Jack's Lament as well. Happy Spooky Saeson!
This is what the greatest artists can do: continually re-invent themselves. Always new creation from inspiration. Love that Geoff put his highs out there to contract the lows. He sounds great everywhere!
After every VoicePlay release I run to see if you've reacted....I'm sooooo glad you're covering them again!!!! I love your reactions and analysis to them
Always love your reactions to VoicePlay!! The creativity of sound usage and intricacies of their arrangements are just unmatched. Love the sounds of many different acapella groups, but VoicePlay has become my top group in recent years. I really appreciate your analysis and break down of their music so more people will understand their arrangement more!! Thank you for another brilliant reaction video, Elizabeth!!❤
I love this!! Voiceplay did so fabulous. I am so glad they left in the speaking part. Geoff's eyes gave me the collywobbles. This is the first time I think I have ever heard Geoff truly belt a note. Love your insights Elizabeth.
I don't think VP will ever replace J. I think they're holding his spot for him for when he's done with his tour in the Navy. At least, that's my hope. Top notch analysis, as always Elizabeth! Your enthusiasm and joyful excitement are contagious and you always amp up my already high level of giddiness over Voiceplay's epicness!
I know they would take him back when he's free but they have been advertising fir a fifth member as there are three years to go until J's tme with the navy is over. I think they sign up foe a year at a time. I read a little while ago that Cesar has signed up for another year, for instance.
Well, Elizabeth, you have introduced me to quite a few outstanding artist over the last months, but I'm afraid this time I'm going to have to forward you my heating bill, because ever since I started listening to VoicePlay I've been having goosebumps all over. I can only hope they don't coagulate and turn me into one giant goosebump.
thank you so mush for your content 😍 i was waiting this voiceplay's video analysis so hard ! I love the "nerdyness" of your analyses that makes me learn a lot about singing techniques and music. As a lot of us i hope we will see you soon analysing Geoff's Jack Lament 😁
Always love your analyses, Elizabeth! If you reacted to every Voiceplay and Geoff cover, I would be thrilled! But, I'll take what I can get!! If you haven't seen it, Drunken Sailor is a hoot!!
Aww yisss, I was SO hoping you'd cover this one! Geoff's cover of "Jack's Lament" from Nightmare Before Christmas" would also be an awesome choice for Halloween month! :D
Absolutely loved this arrangement, they absolutely kill it (of course), and I felt as giddy as you did watching it! Your reactions are absolutely delightful - I can't help but nerd out and giggle/chortle/laugh right along with you, and I very much enjoy how you break everything down and pick out certain things that have me rewinding and listening over and over again. Thank you for presenting such informative, insightful, and completely delicious reactions! On the note of Voiceplay, and I think a few folks have already mentioned, but my recent obsession is their version with Jose Rosario Jr. of Drunken Sailor - would be absolutely fantastic if you do a reaction video for that one - it has everything I absolutely adore about Voiceplay, and I think you'd love it!
Thinking about the perc during that last section of the song I just realized that it’s got the same “feel” as the snare drums you might hear at a military execution. And given the text of the lyrics, it seems perfectly chosen. Of course.
"Burn it" gave me chills, while Cesar's air guitar made me laugh. I 100% agree with you, as genius as Alan Menken is, the last part of this song lost energy. Layne figured out what it was missing: A beatboxer! 😂
Oooh! That Geoff vibrato though! So smooth, subtle, not to strong. So beautiful. If I had to pick favorites (Which I wouldn't really because they are all so talented and amazing) I'd be hard pressed. Probably between Geoff and Layne though.
I definitely love the contrast between Geoff's lows and Eli following up. As you said, deeper voices are almost stereotyped to be villainous. In my opinion, that part really adds to the element of mental turmoil that Minister Frollo is going through and expressing. The decision between righteousness and mortal desire
The first time I heard this one, I had no idea it was a song from Disney aka Hunchback of Norte Dame. It’s one of the few Disney animated movies I’ve never seen other than scenes here and there. This one disturbed me at first, but I couldn’t help but love the beautiful arrangement. I’m glad you’ve put it on your list. I’ve missed your VoicePlay and Geoff reactions. :)
Re the vocal percussion near the end ... After listening to this many times, I'm picking up almost a ... "military" beat. Like the drums being played as someone is marched to their execution.
I would love to see you react to their “Wicked” Mash-up. It absolutely blew me away!!
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And yet another vocal analysis worth every minute of watching. I just love how you point out those little details and explain things I would otherwise miss, it's so great and gives me so much to focus/work on when singing myself! For me, your reaction videos really stand out, even from those made by vocal coaches. ❤❤❤
I was hesitant about listening to this cover because I know that Geoff can struggle sometimes to find the villain in himself (I don't think the man has an evil bone in his body. Mischievous, sure, but not evil), and Frollo is one of those villains that absolutely makes my skin crawl. But Geoff brought it. I have to give him credit for stretching as an actor. Obviously the song as a whole is amazing, as always. And also, as always, her analysis makes the song that much more enjoyable to listen to. Love to everyone involved!
Totally agree. The man definitely has range, and not simply musically. He gets some real acting done in these performances. For example, there are some moments in Jack's Lament where I'm wondering if he's been playing around too much with a Ouija board, the way he channels some of the darker elements of that character so effectively. And then in the Paul Bunyan short, he's right back to his normal 'aw shucks' self! Range! :)
@@billparrish4385 He worked for Disney for years! They know about him! Why oh why has he not at least voiced a villain for them yet?! I feel like we really need that to happen!
So true. He has the voice of a Disney villain... But the heart - and face - of a romantic lead. And I don't know who makes my flesh creep worse, Frollo or Gaston, but those characters are truly evil men.
The Grand Beatbox Battle is happening this week, solo beatboxers use a lot of amazing singing techniques beyond just vocal percussion, would be cool to see it covered on the channel. Beatbox fans always show up for in depth vocal analysis.
Great way to begin the week with this awesome performance by Voiceplay and Elizabeth's analysis. Please join Elizabeth for her premieres, every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 11 AM ET (10 AM after the clocks fall back).
I had been eagerly waiting for you to cover this song and am so glad that you did. I learn so much about music every time I listen to one of your reactions and cannot thank you enough for that. When I heard VoicePlay's version of the song for the very first time I had some trouble comprehending it, as it was literally the first time I heard that song at all and I had no idea what it was about. I just thought it was a very good song. Re-hearing it for several times and figuring out it was about the hunchback of notre dame, I began to realise that it was way more than just "very good" in capturing the athmosphere and the story behind the song. I eventually went for the original, but I have to agreee: It's an interesting song for a Disney movie, but VoicePlay went and made it epic.
Tony Jay's (Frolo's voice actor) is up there on my list of favorite voice actors. He really defined a generation of animated villains. He doesn't appear to have done a whole lot of singing, but I'm certainly glad he did for this song. This song has long a special place in my heart. Delving deep into the passions and reasonings of a man struggling with temptations stronger than anything he's felt before. Blaming everyone but himself for what's going on. But at the same time being more concerned with his passions, than his murderous heart and allowing it to drive him further into the sin he's already accepted in an attempt to avoid the sin he has not.
If we’re doing songs from animated movies now, I strongly suggest Deliver Us, from The Prince of Egypt (the original, by Ofra Haza). I absolutely LOVE this song, and her voice is absolutely gorgeous
I love how you go through and give actual educated input on these songs. I would love to see you do some more stuff from the 50s. Maybe some folk music from John Denver or the mamas and the papas.
At the end, that "stuttering" sound Layne makes that you call a double down beat - great term - would probably be called double or triple tonguing in a brass instrument. I hadn’t noticed it until you pointed it out. Great percussion from Layne - of course.
Please do a deep dive of 'Golden Hour - VoicePlay ft. Anthony Gargiula' I am in so in love with it right now and would love to hear what you think of it. Love your videos, thank you for making them!!
Another great video and live chat!!!! I just a video I hadn't seen for a bit and I would totally request it for you. The Tenors "Who Wants To Live Forever" featuring Lindsay Sterling!!!! Fantastic cover and great for the season as the guys are dressed like vampires (only enhances the video.) Lindsay is just amazing on the violin. If you don't get to react to it live, I definitely recommend you and Kirk listen and watch on your own. Pulls my strings everytime!!!! Still in love with music everyday. ❤
I have been waiting on your version ..... of all the reactions because I love how you geek out and how many new things I learn every time you react. its more than just feelings its educational.. but your faces are amazing fun too!
Geoff is my favorite male vocalist. I love how big a fan you are of both him and VoicePlay. However, you have only reacted to one song by my favorite female vocalist. Lucy Thomas is 19 yo now and she sounds even better than she did when you reacted to her cover of Hallelujah when she was 16. More Lucy Thomas please. Try her cover of Evergreen.
Fantastic performance, Fantastic reaction and analysis. You are the Queen of Reaction and Analysis. And Voiceplay, as you have said, keeps raising the bar. I also love that you are a farm girl from Washington! (Vancouver resident here)
Love your reactions to Voiceplay performances. They definitely give a wonderful new twist to this classic Disney song. By the way, in case you have not been reminded of this recently. You remain the undisputed champion of best thumbnail photos on You Tube.
Your reaction always on point, so educative and so fun to watch. Much beloved and appreciated!!! Just a side note: "Kire eleison" (Κύριε ελέησον) is Greek Christian Orthodox chanting, not Latin 😊, but you are right, it means "Lord have mercy"!!!
@@BartonBreen I specifically said that "Κύριε ελέησον" is a Greek Orthodox Christian chanting and not Latin. I did not discuss as a Hellin my self who is using my language in my country (more than 90% Greek-orthodox Christians, religion whise), or as known for a few decades as "common Greek" or "Κοινή Ελληνική γλώσσα" which was adopted as opposed to the most "official" or "intellectual" "Καθαρεύουσα", since the common one was used by the majority of the population. But thank you for your input.
Thank you so much for another amazing VoicePlay analysis! I'm sure you'll get around to Jack's Lament, but may I also suggest all 4 of the Bass Gang's May The Bass Be With You Vol. 3 (in order, as they put together a through story). Arabian Nights, Be Prepared, Gaston, and Friend Like Me
Regarding the comment about the original piece having more dome than the cover - from what I recall from earlier episodes, you tend to associate that with classical training, operatic singing and the like. To me it would make sense for Frollo to sound like he has that classical training; he's very much the kind of character who uses his status and refinement and the perception of his importance, authority and sophistication to his advantage. Thus he should have that classically sophisticated style of singing. For Frollo it's merely a veneer of refinement and sophistication that covers an absolute piece of trash human being (which this song very much reveals), of course, but he clearly plays the game well enough to actually be convincing.
YES. The first time I heard this performed it sounded so passionate that it made me think it was a totally unsuitable song for a Disney film! Well done VP for your interpretation! The silhouette is Layne's partner in PattyCake Productions and a former baritone member of VP, Tony Wakim, who happened to be in the studio on the day; speech by Eli.
I’ve rediscovered Voiceplay after a few years of listening to other music. This is so good… I wish I could hear them cover the whole musical. I would buy the album and buy it for everyone I know. And Geoff is from another planet 🎶
These guys are so incredibly talented and I don't want to take anything away from them but am I the only one that feels like a big flashy acappella arrangement softens the edge of this particular song?
That's because new Disney is borderline evil - and they're creative directors admit it in board meetings based on their self-described agendas. It's not about family friendly and politically neutral entertainment anymore.
14:40 the castanet sound is actually pretty simple: quickly switch between a "k" sound (tongue blocking at the back of the palate) to a "t" sound (tongue blocking behind the upper teeth). I don't know how he does it though.
For the record... this is a wonderful cover. But no cover will ever come close. Tony Jay just had the most unique and amazing voice, and he was a wonderful actor. There's just something specific about his performance that makes it the most perfect version it can be. I grew up on the show "Reboot" where Tony played the main antagonist (Megabyte), and when I heard him sing this... I was terrified and I simply melted. It's THE performance of "Hellfire". This is a deliciously wonderful rendition, and does the song SO MUCH justice... but there is just no substitute. RIP Tony. Thank you for your part in so many wonderful memories.
Elizabeth, great attention to detail in the ambience. Your studio is dark with orange lighting on the wall to give the intimation of fire in your studio...not just in VP's video.
I don't think I've ever enjoyed this song until I heard this cover, it was so good! But if possible, how about giving Geoff's cover of Jack's Lament a go? 👀
I had to listen to them sing it first .. and then the voice listening to it lol. Makes it so much more enjoyable especially knowing when certain parts will hit watching for the reaction lol. Siiiiinnnnnnnnn .. lol
Thank you for your reaction, Elizabeth: I'm both enjoying and learning so much from analysis! Sharing your love for both Voicepay and Disney, may I suggest another Disney-cover? I'd love to hear what you'd have to say about Home Free's version of Try Everything (from Zootopia, originally sung by Shakira). It's a profoundly happy song, and I am in awe of what Home Free did with it. Thanks for all your work: It's a real pleasure to watch and listen.
I would love to see your reaction to The Dead South. Banjo, cello, guitar, mandolin. Sometimes a small kick drum, no other drum and none needed. Their best known song is 'In Hell I'll be In Good Company'. I particularly like their version of 'You are My Sunshine'; it's the way it should be sung- not as a happy, perky song, but as a yearning, pleading song. They also have done The Doors' 'People Are Strange' and System of a Down's 'Chop Suey', among other covers. Who knew Bluegrass could be so versatile! Great videos with all those. too.
I haven't seen a PTX video...lots of original stuff, live and new Christmas Album for you in December. What's up. Loved this review . Love Jeff's rumbles.
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I can’t count how many times I’ve come back to your R/A of this song. But when I heard that Hellfire by VP is also up for a Grammy nomination consideration, and that it was reported you nominated them for consideration, I had to come back and watch again. Thank you! The recognition is soooooo well deserved.
I'm here for the same reason. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Ceasar's "guitar riff" and Geoff's arpeggiated base line in the mid point of the song is so very good.
Looking forward to someday seeing a video "VoicePlay ft Elizabeth Zharoff"
yes!!
Something that puts VoicePlay at the very top of their genre is that both Laine and Geoff arrange for the singer. They do not compose a song based on vocal ranges. They arrange specifically for who they want to sing the part, knowing their range, timbre, and even sass. Occasionally causes an issue when a guest singer is not available, but I can imagine the joy and commitment in singing a part because it is perfect for you.
100% agree. And on top of this is that VoicePlay's level of musicality is immense. And at a level that is very difficult to teach in my experience.
"Will it go up? Will it go down?"
Yes. :)
What I love in the beginning, all the things pointed out, the way it is sung feels like this could be a hero singing. And then the twists slowly come in. Eee! Amazing cover
I KNEW that if you reacted to this that you’d giggle when he got to “sin!”
Do you notice how Cesar breaks the fourth wall, glaring at the camera? And his solo-he starts matching Eli’s high note and then drops to baritone, leading in to J.None. And his guitar bit-think that’s an F#4-sweet!
I don’t know if Eli is into collaborating, but I’d love to hear him sing with Jonathan Young. And his acting-he looks like he’s crying at times. He just slays it every time.
Thanks for pointing out the perc during the Kyrie part-that snare/sizzle! I hadn’t caught that bit yet. Great reaction/analysis!
This arrangement is a masterpiece and those that can’t hear it must be musically deaf. The way Layne used major and minor, tempo changes and the different voices to depict Frollo’s inner conflict was genius. I particularly loved Cesar’s little guitar riff and Eli’s super high belt on You Will Burn. Epic 🔥
I have absolutely no singing ability and very little musical ability, and even I can hear the totally amazing shifts in this arrangement, although I couldn’t name them as you can 👍🏼. It is completely top notch. Possibly the best I have ever heard from any group ever.
@@lkreinmiller-author I’m glad you recognize it! I just don’t understand those few that have said anything negative about this. Everyone can have their own opinion of course but wow 😆
Absolutely a Masterpiece, they have so many that their walls should be lined with Grammy's....not that those things mean much...just saying!
@@CarlD70 Yes!!! 🏆
I think that some - not all - who “can’t hear it” actually do, but for whatever personal reasons they have, pretend they can’t. Or they don’t actually listen. They’re locked into their preferred group so it’s part of their schtick to put down others.
The end is such a cool homage to their Oogie Boogie cover with Jeff just zipping up to Everest before taking a gorgeous swan dive into the Marianas Trench.
Hahaha ... love the analogy here ! 😀
I like his high to low slide in the little mermaid too
And the judges score a unanimous "🔟" for the perfect dive!!! The crowd goes WILD!!!!!
Same as in their Queen medley!
10/10/10/10❤❤❤❤
I love listening to/watching your reaction videos because even though I've been singing virtually all my 64 yrs, I still get insight from you. I LOVE EVERYTHING Voiceplay does because they *literally* get better with every video, every song...that to me is the sign of brilliance, that they never stop improving! I remember a time when I kept getting better and better, but since my super laryngeal nerve was cut in a surgery on my spine (they went through the front) I'm grieving the loss of my voice. Although I *was* a coloratura, I can now only sing in a Diana Krall range. I mean I love her but it's not MY voice. My greatest wish is to see these guys in concert someday, but they aren't touring. So I content myself with listening to these kinds of videos. Keep bringing these gems!
VoicePlay never gets old, and I'm so glad to see them back on this channel 😃
When Geoff hit some of those low notes in this, I had chills in my whole body.
I love that you talk equally over all of them. And especially Lane, he often is not as appreciated as he deserves to be.
I was so glad you covered this Voiceplay cover and I too hope you cover Geoff's version of "Jack's Lament" which I think is his best cover to date...
So exceptionally excited to see you come back to them for this!!!! The VoicePlayas have MISSED you! And I’m really very eager to have you explain exactly why they sound so incredible on this one!! Thanks ahead of time !!!
They sound incredible because Geoff is singing lead. Just my thoughts. But yes she has abandoned them and Geoff for far too long
@@melissastruxness512 But Geoff sounds especially rich and rounded - more so than usual even. And Eli's high notes are very clear and pure (that one I figure is because he cut some of the grit, but I've no idea 'how' he did it. She's always so good at telling us about mouth formation and vowel choices to explain the reason they get a particular tone. That's what I'm hoping she'll do for us.
I ADORE when Cesar and J. None do "duets." Their voices blend so well, and they're both superb at "face acting!" I've seen this many times, and still get goosebumps! And I love how when we see the fire in Geoff's eyes, the camera pulls away from him, slow at first, then zooms out.
Elizabeth, the hooded figure is Tony Wakim. He was the Baritone for VP early on and now co owns PattyCake Prodections with Layne. With him in the video there are 4 generations of VP Baritones. Layne, Tony, Cesar, and J None. Thank you for doing this reaction I love love love your reactions! I hope that you are gonna do Jack's Lament as well. Happy Spooky Saeson!
But it was Elis voice
I assume it was both. Tony did play the guard (it is confirmed in the VoicePlay BTS), but I believe Eli is voicing.
Lovely reaction ⚘. Voiceplay is never boring and I love their stuff. Please continue! 🎈
Every time I hear the "Burn it!" I picture the demon whispering it in Frodo's ear.
This is what the greatest artists can do: continually re-invent themselves. Always new creation from inspiration. Love that Geoff put his highs out there to contract the lows. He sounds great everywhere!
'God have mercy on her....on me' is one of the best and pleasing sounding lines i've heard
After every VoicePlay release I run to see if you've reacted....I'm sooooo glad you're covering them again!!!! I love your reactions and analysis to them
Always love your reactions to VoicePlay!! The creativity of sound usage and intricacies of their arrangements are just unmatched. Love the sounds of many different acapella groups, but VoicePlay has become my top group in recent years. I really appreciate your analysis and break down of their music so more people will understand their arrangement more!! Thank you for another brilliant reaction video, Elizabeth!!❤
I love this!! Voiceplay did so fabulous. I am so glad they left in the speaking part. Geoff's eyes gave me the collywobbles. This is the first time I think I have ever heard Geoff truly belt a note. Love your insights Elizabeth.
My collies are definitely wobbling as well...
I don't think VP will ever replace J. I think they're holding his spot for him for when he's done with his tour in the Navy. At least, that's my hope. Top notch analysis, as always Elizabeth! Your enthusiasm and joyful excitement are contagious and you always amp up my already high level of giddiness over Voiceplay's epicness!
I know they would take him back when he's free but they have been advertising fir a fifth member as there are three years to go until J's tme with the navy is over. I think they sign up foe a year at a time. I read a little while ago that Cesar has signed up for another year, for instance.
@@christinestromberg4057 like a renewing contract
lol yeah, I have seen other comments concerning getting J back after the Navy. There's still a while to go though
Well, Elizabeth, you have introduced me to quite a few outstanding artist over the last months, but I'm afraid this time I'm going to have to forward you my heating bill, because ever since I started listening to VoicePlay I've been having goosebumps all over. I can only hope they don't coagulate and turn me into one giant goosebump.
thank you so mush for your content 😍 i was waiting this voiceplay's video analysis so hard ! I love the "nerdyness" of your analyses that makes me learn a lot about singing techniques and music.
As a lot of us i hope we will see you soon analysing Geoff's Jack Lament 😁
Always love your analyses, Elizabeth! If you reacted to every Voiceplay and Geoff cover, I would be thrilled! But, I'll take what I can get!!
If you haven't seen it, Drunken Sailor is a hoot!!
Aww yisss, I was SO hoping you'd cover this one! Geoff's cover of "Jack's Lament" from Nightmare Before Christmas" would also be an awesome choice for Halloween month! :D
Yes please! I want her to cover Geoff’s Jacks Lament as well
I Can't second this strongly enough, jst make sure you ride it out until the end please... pretty please?
I'll 3rd that!!😊
@@johnjacobsen619 I'll 4th it 😅
PLEASE‼️
I like Geoff in this Villain Role, his tone of Darkness 😈🎵
Absolutely loved this arrangement, they absolutely kill it (of course), and I felt as giddy as you did watching it! Your reactions are absolutely delightful - I can't help but nerd out and giggle/chortle/laugh right along with you, and I very much enjoy how you break everything down and pick out certain things that have me rewinding and listening over and over again. Thank you for presenting such informative, insightful, and completely delicious reactions! On the note of Voiceplay, and I think a few folks have already mentioned, but my recent obsession is their version with Jose Rosario Jr. of Drunken Sailor - would be absolutely fantastic if you do a reaction video for that one - it has everything I absolutely adore about Voiceplay, and I think you'd love it!
Thinking about the perc during that last section of the song I just realized that it’s got the same “feel” as the snare drums you might hear at a military execution. And given the text of the lyrics, it seems perfectly chosen. Of course.
Eli’s rock timbre is so good. He could really make it in a heavy metal or death metal band.
He used to front a rock band! 😊
@@thisismetoday7423but that was more 60, 70 & 80's rock not heavy rock.
"Burn it" gave me chills, while Cesar's air guitar made me laugh. I 100% agree with you, as genius as Alan Menken is, the last part of this song lost energy. Layne figured out what it was missing:
A beatboxer! 😂
Oooh! That Geoff vibrato though! So smooth, subtle, not to strong. So beautiful. If I had to pick favorites (Which I wouldn't really because they are all so talented and amazing) I'd be hard pressed. Probably between Geoff and Layne though.
I definitely love the contrast between Geoff's lows and Eli following up. As you said, deeper voices are almost stereotyped to be villainous. In my opinion, that part really adds to the element of mental turmoil that Minister Frollo is going through and expressing. The decision between righteousness and mortal desire
The first time I heard this one, I had no idea it was a song from Disney aka Hunchback of Norte Dame. It’s one of the few Disney animated movies I’ve never seen other than scenes here and there. This one disturbed me at first, but I couldn’t help but love the beautiful arrangement. I’m glad you’ve put it on your list. I’ve missed your VoicePlay and Geoff reactions. :)
It's a very dark kind of Disney and didn't do as well at the theaters, but it's well worth watching!
2:56 I sing in my church choir and the arrangement of this whole intro section sounds so much like they are actually in church. I love it!
"Is this going to go up? Is this going to go down?"
This is Geoff. ........ it's going to do both.
Re the vocal percussion near the end ... After listening to this many times, I'm picking up almost a ... "military" beat. Like the drums being played as someone is marched to their execution.
I would love to see you react to their “Wicked” Mash-up. It absolutely blew me away!!
And yet another vocal analysis worth every minute of watching. I just love how you point out those little details and explain things I would otherwise miss, it's so great and gives me so much to focus/work on when singing myself! For me, your reaction videos really stand out, even from those made by vocal coaches. ❤❤❤
I still want to hear Geoff’s solo Jack’s Lament please!
I was hesitant about listening to this cover because I know that Geoff can struggle sometimes to find the villain in himself (I don't think the man has an evil bone in his body. Mischievous, sure, but not evil), and Frollo is one of those villains that absolutely makes my skin crawl. But Geoff brought it. I have to give him credit for stretching as an actor.
Obviously the song as a whole is amazing, as always. And also, as always, her analysis makes the song that much more enjoyable to listen to. Love to everyone involved!
Totally agree. The man definitely has range, and not simply musically. He gets some real acting done in these performances. For example, there are some moments in Jack's Lament where I'm wondering if he's been playing around too much with a Ouija board, the way he channels some of the darker elements of that character so effectively.
And then in the Paul Bunyan short, he's right back to his normal 'aw shucks' self! Range! :)
@@billparrish4385Jack's Lament is my favorite piece of music with Geoff in it period, I love it
@@billparrish4385 He worked for Disney for years! They know about him! Why oh why has he not at least voiced a villain for them yet?! I feel like we really need that to happen!
So true. He has the voice of a Disney villain... But the heart - and face - of a romantic lead.
And I don't know who makes my flesh creep worse, Frollo or Gaston, but those characters are truly evil men.
The Grand Beatbox Battle is happening this week, solo beatboxers use a lot of amazing singing techniques beyond just vocal percussion, would be cool to see it covered on the channel. Beatbox fans always show up for in depth vocal analysis.
GBB is this week? Thank you, I'm out of the loop
Great way to begin the week with this awesome performance by Voiceplay and Elizabeth's analysis. Please join Elizabeth for her premieres, every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 11 AM ET (10 AM after the clocks fall back).
Thank you for an awesome, emotional and technical reaction to this fantastic song
I had been eagerly waiting for you to cover this song and am so glad that you did. I learn so much about music every time I listen to one of your reactions and cannot thank you enough for that.
When I heard VoicePlay's version of the song for the very first time I had some trouble comprehending it, as it was literally the first time I heard that song at all and I had no idea what it was about. I just thought it was a very good song. Re-hearing it for several times and figuring out it was about the hunchback of notre dame, I began to realise that it was way more than just "very good" in capturing the athmosphere and the story behind the song. I eventually went for the original, but I have to agreee: It's an interesting song for a Disney movie, but VoicePlay went and made it epic.
I love when Geoff goes up! He has such an overall amazing voice! This song definitely highlights all of their skills!
Tony Jay's (Frolo's voice actor) is up there on my list of favorite voice actors. He really defined a generation of animated villains. He doesn't appear to have done a whole lot of singing, but I'm certainly glad he did for this song. This song has long a special place in my heart. Delving deep into the passions and reasonings of a man struggling with temptations stronger than anything he's felt before. Blaming everyone but himself for what's going on. But at the same time being more concerned with his passions, than his murderous heart and allowing it to drive him further into the sin he's already accepted in an attempt to avoid the sin he has not.
Yes, well put. Frollo and his evil are the ends where so much righteous (often religious) hypocrisy leads.
Thanks for analyzing a new VoicePlay for us!
I love your analyses ❤ your reactions and passion are so great to experience! Thanks for sharing
If we’re doing songs from animated movies now, I strongly suggest Deliver Us, from The Prince of Egypt (the original, by Ofra Haza). I absolutely LOVE this song, and her voice is absolutely gorgeous
I love how you go through and give actual educated input on these songs. I would love to see you do some more stuff from the 50s. Maybe some folk music from John Denver or the mamas and the papas.
Yeeeesssss!!! John Denverrrrrrrr!
I would love Glenn Campbell & Rickey Nelson.
Rosemary Clooney and Peggy Lee!
At the end, that "stuttering" sound Layne makes that you call a double down beat - great term - would probably be called double or triple tonguing in a brass instrument. I hadn’t noticed it until you pointed it out. Great percussion from Layne - of course.
Really glad I stumbled on to this channel. It's fun and smart content in an increasingly dumb world 😊
I was really hoping that you would do this one! By far one of my favorites that they have done!!
😳 Charismatic Elizabeth meets Earthquake Geoff... This will be a very in-depth analysis, I think
She’s met him many times lol
Please do a deep dive of 'Golden Hour - VoicePlay ft. Anthony Gargiula' I am in so in love with it right now and would love to hear what you think of it. Love your videos, thank you for making them!!
Another great video and live chat!!!! I just a video I hadn't seen for a bit and I would totally request it for you. The Tenors "Who Wants To Live Forever" featuring Lindsay Sterling!!!! Fantastic cover and great for the season as the guys are dressed like vampires (only enhances the video.) Lindsay is just amazing on the violin. If you don't get to react to it live, I definitely recommend you and Kirk listen and watch on your own. Pulls my strings everytime!!!! Still in love with music everyday. ❤
Looking forward to this reaction. 😁. The logical suite is Geoff’s latest cover of Jack’s lament 👻
I have been waiting on your version ..... of all the reactions because I love how you geek out and how many new things I learn every time you react. its more than just feelings its educational.. but your faces are amazing fun too!
Geoff is my favorite male vocalist. I love how big a fan you are of both him and VoicePlay. However, you have only reacted to one song by my favorite female vocalist. Lucy Thomas is 19 yo now and she sounds even better than she did when you reacted to her cover of Hallelujah when she was 16. More Lucy Thomas please. Try her cover of Evergreen.
A particularly good version of vocal percussion castanets is done by Adam Rupp of Home Free in their Sea Shanty medley. The human voice is amazing.
She has reacted to that.
Fantastic performance, Fantastic reaction and analysis. You are the Queen of Reaction and Analysis. And Voiceplay, as you have said, keeps raising the bar. I also love that you are a farm girl from Washington! (Vancouver resident here)
Love your reactions to Voiceplay performances. They definitely give a wonderful new twist to this classic Disney song. By the way, in case you have not been reminded of this recently. You remain the undisputed champion of best thumbnail photos on You Tube.
Your reaction always on point, so educative and so fun to watch. Much beloved and appreciated!!! Just a side note: "Kire eleison" (Κύριε ελέησον) is Greek Christian Orthodox chanting, not Latin 😊, but you are right, it means "Lord have mercy"!!!
Koine Greek. It's not specific to Greek Orthodoxy, although they also use it.
@@BartonBreen I specifically said that "Κύριε ελέησον" is a Greek Orthodox Christian chanting and not Latin. I did not discuss as a Hellin my self who is using my language in my country (more than 90% Greek-orthodox Christians, religion whise), or as known for a few decades as "common Greek" or "Κοινή Ελληνική γλώσσα" which was adopted as opposed to the most "official" or "intellectual" "Καθαρεύουσα", since the common one was used by the majority of the population. But thank you for your input.
@@christopherd.0356 you're welcome. ;)
Oh CV. I was SO hoping that you would react to this one!
And I SO agree with other commenters on requesting "Jack's Lament" From Geoff...please.
Thank you so much for another amazing VoicePlay analysis! I'm sure you'll get around to Jack's Lament, but may I also suggest all 4 of the Bass Gang's May The Bass Be With You Vol. 3 (in order, as they put together a through story). Arabian Nights, Be Prepared, Gaston, and Friend Like Me
Regarding the comment about the original piece having more dome than the cover - from what I recall from earlier episodes, you tend to associate that with classical training, operatic singing and the like. To me it would make sense for Frollo to sound like he has that classical training; he's very much the kind of character who uses his status and refinement and the perception of his importance, authority and sophistication to his advantage. Thus he should have that classically sophisticated style of singing. For Frollo it's merely a veneer of refinement and sophistication that covers an absolute piece of trash human being (which this song very much reveals), of course, but he clearly plays the game well enough to actually be convincing.
YES. The first time I heard this performed it sounded so passionate that it made me think it was a totally unsuitable song for a Disney film! Well done VP for your interpretation! The silhouette is Layne's partner in PattyCake Productions and a former baritone member of VP, Tony Wakim, who happened to be in the studio on the day; speech by Eli.
I had my fingers crossed that there would be a reaction to this one.❤
Elizabeth another great analysis,great job.
I’ve rediscovered Voiceplay after a few years of listening to other music.
This is so good…
I wish I could hear them cover the whole musical. I would buy the album and buy it for everyone I know.
And Geoff is from another planet 🎶
By far my favorite Disney song!
These guys are so incredibly talented and I don't want to take anything away from them but am I the only one that feels like a big flashy acappella arrangement softens the edge of this particular song?
Old Disney is amazing. I’m more offended and put off by the new version of Disney than I ever was the old version.
That's because new Disney is borderline evil - and they're creative directors admit it in board meetings based on their self-described agendas. It's not about family friendly and politically neutral entertainment anymore.
Great job on the analysis. Bug thumbs up 👍
14:40 the castanet sound is actually pretty simple: quickly switch between a "k" sound (tongue blocking at the back of the palate) to a "t" sound (tongue blocking behind the upper teeth). I don't know how he does it though.
For the record... this is a wonderful cover. But no cover will ever come close. Tony Jay just had the most unique and amazing voice, and he was a wonderful actor. There's just something specific about his performance that makes it the most perfect version it can be. I grew up on the show "Reboot" where Tony played the main antagonist (Megabyte), and when I heard him sing this... I was terrified and I simply melted. It's THE performance of "Hellfire". This is a deliciously wonderful rendition, and does the song SO MUCH justice... but there is just no substitute.
RIP Tony. Thank you for your part in so many wonderful memories.
I'll be honest, you didn't have to start off so hard on this video, talking about desire, your presence, enthusiam, and beauty are more than enough.
I've been waiting for this reaction!!!!!!!
Elizabeth, great attention to detail in the ambience. Your studio is dark with orange lighting on the wall to give the intimation of fire in your studio...not just in VP's video.
I don't think I've ever enjoyed this song until I heard this cover, it was so good! But if possible, how about giving Geoff's cover of Jack's Lament a go? 👀
I can't stress enough how much I love this song!!!
Wonderful music! Thank you.
I had to listen to them sing it first .. and then the voice listening to it lol. Makes it so much more enjoyable especially knowing when certain parts will hit watching for the reaction lol. Siiiiinnnnnnnnn .. lol
Thank you for your reaction, Elizabeth: I'm both enjoying and learning so much from analysis! Sharing your love for both Voicepay and Disney, may I suggest another Disney-cover? I'd love to hear what you'd have to say about Home Free's version of Try Everything (from Zootopia, originally sung by Shakira). It's a profoundly happy song, and I am in awe of what Home Free did with it. Thanks for all your work: It's a real pleasure to watch and listen.
That lovely lighter bass in the beginning is (except during his solo) sung by Layne.
Never has a single word chilled my blood so much, but Geoff's "WHAT?" was chilling!
People can boo-hoo about evil all they want, this is still the best Disney song ever
I would love to see your reaction to The Dead South.
Banjo, cello, guitar, mandolin. Sometimes a small kick drum, no other drum and none needed.
Their best known song is 'In Hell I'll be In Good Company'. I particularly like their version of 'You are My Sunshine'; it's the way it should be sung- not as a happy, perky song, but as a yearning, pleading song. They also have done The Doors' 'People Are Strange' and System of a Down's 'Chop Suey', among other covers. Who knew Bluegrass could be so versatile! Great videos with all those. too.
allways great fun to hear your analysis! you should also do the newest cover from Geoff: Folsom prison blues
That’s not his latest, he released Jack’s Lament for spooky season 😊
@@thisismetoday7423 Ah, right! whoops, my bad... thats also a fun song XD, but still would love an analysis on the folson prison blues 😅
Adam in Home Free also does the Spanish castinets - especially in their Sea Shanty Medley! Love it! ❤
ahh... i tought it will be cover on Lourna Shore :D
Halestorm's - I Am The Fire What do you guys think of this song or Kansas's - Carry On Wayward Son
7:31 "I love that 'Burn It' transition" Agreed! Reminds me of SUGA's "It's burning" in the BTS song Fire. Pivotal.
I haven't seen a PTX video...lots of original stuff, live and new Christmas Album for you in December. What's up.
Loved this review . Love Jeff's rumbles.
I think there is some legal issues
You make music so much fun 😂 Can't thank you enough.
I think one of the things that sets VoicePlay apart is the musical complexity of arrangements like this.