Imagine a Gothic cathedral in the middle of the night, completely dark and empty; then your suddenly hear an old clavichord and rusty bells starting to play by themselves and the low nice bass starting to sing out of nowhere. The St.Elmo lights are winking from side to side and this ghostly dark but extremely nice voice is singing and echoed back from the high cathedral ceiling vaults. It's singing the old carol, older than the cathedral itself, older than its bells, equal in age to the oldest of ghosts. The carol is ending in an earthy low note, lower and deeper than its dungeons. This note remains underneath forever, bouncing from the old walls and repeated by all the underchurch inhabitants.
This is one of my favorite songs and THIS is my favorite rendition of it going forward. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Totally made my day finding this video today. THANK YOU. Much love and respect from Germany ❤
We have a dearly beloved cat who went into the dying process. His breathing was labored and difficult, we played God rest ye merry Gentlemen with him in my wife's lap. The last sound he heard was you singing this song. I checked him after the song was over, his chest was still, his eyes fixed and his race was run. I like to think he was welcomed with that song. Thank you for being a part that brought him some comfort in his last moments on Earth.
and you were in control. as a parent why did you put him to sleep? but no, you wanted to see him suffer, as you grieved for him! I hope you don,t have kids!
As an English and etymology nerd, the fact that he rhymed "mind" and "wind" in the original Middle English pronunciation just warms my heart. The "Great Vowel Shift" messed up English lyrics, poetry, and Shakespearean dirty jokes. Also, you can see just how much he loves this song, and I don't blame him. This and "Oh Holy Night" are my favorite Christmas songs. What a great arrangement.
@@anna-a33allrighty ok so oh is generally used as a sign of exclamation or awe, whilst O is actually a call out to or cry out. As in O Lord i cry to you versus Oh wow that is amazing. its not a crazy difference and O is rarely used anymore, but if you wanna be correct O is used in these terms \o/
Yes, as a middle-schooler as I read and learned Shakespeare, I tried to always rhyme his couplets: love and prove, wind and mind. I figured I should stick to the original pronunciation. Not everyone liked that.
@@blitzpianistI think 'O' is one of the last few modern usages of the vocative case, whereas 'Oh!' is an ejaculation, as we were taught in the olden days of my schooling. I believe Latin was still considered a modern language, then.
I hate to sound dumb, but are they brothers? Quadruplets? Quintuplets? I thought it was camera work where he multiplied himself and re-recorded himself several times to make it seem there was more than one. Which is it?
I never was proud of my lower register when i was growing up. I always wanted to sing high like the rock and metal singers I listened to. Now though, I'm proud of my bass range and almost all of the credit goes to this guy. Thank you, Geoff, for helping me realize that being a bass is cool.
I always wanted to be a rock tenor, too. The only reason being a bass is "cool" now is because of folks like you. These videos could just as easily get 6 views and go completely unnoticed. Thank you for being here!
@@GeoffCastellucci my impression (also from my own standpoint) alot of people find deeper voices calming, comforting, and safe. So I think that those who come over basses that feel that way will like bass covers like this one, and the rest just wont bother. Hope this comment made sense, I just felt like I had to throw it in there from my standpoint as a woman ❤
@@idaengest4069 I have to agree with you about calming, comforting, and safe. That's a major part of the draw for me. Geoff also has a warmth, ease, and joy in his tone that can't be faked. I say that about all the singers in VoicePlay too, but it's the combination of that and bass range for me.
@Wayne I am one who has always, ALWAYS preferred the richness of a good bass voice over any of the higher voices. A good bass voice will literally give me the chills and make me shiver. I freaking love it. It's a beautiful, warm, earthy sound that I have always been drawn to, and it always elicits a visceral response from me when I hear it. Yes, there's a safe and comforting quality to it, but for me it's that earthy rumble. Geoff's voice also manages to carry a gentleness in it, even in his lowest sub notes without losing the earthquake rumble. And that is just completely enchanting for me. There's a place and time for the higher voices, too. There is. And I do also enjoy them as well. But for me, nothing quite compares to the velvet wrapped in honey of a good bass. :) I'm a female low contralto, so I sing basically the tenor range (but being female, I don't have that lovely tenor bright AND full timbre). If i had a penny for every time I've been told to force my voice up into the alto range or that I "just can't sing" because my range is inconvenient for what they were doing, I'd have a mansion on a private island somewhere. LOL. I've tried to reach the alto range... I can't. Simply cannot do it without causing injury. Heck, some of the higher tenor range is hard for me to reach! I've had a much easier time coming to accept my voice as it is, since getting into the acapella groups over the last five years or so. Learning that people DO actually appreciate the whole range of voices, including those of us on the bottom ends of our respective voice groups, has gone a long, long way towards reigniting the actual desire to sing again. All this to say... you don't ever need to be ashamed or shy about your bass range. Take what nature endowed you with, care for it, and let it blossom. There is something a bass voice adds to music that no other voice type can. And it's the soul of the music; take the bass line out of anything, and all those higher voices leave you with a piece of music that sounds empty and hollow.
This may be your best yet. The way you take what is normally such a simple melody and twist and layer it into something that is both familiar and enchanting is wonderful. This will be on repeat for some time!
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Geoff seems way more comfortable within his vocal range than he used to be. Awesome to see him constantly improve, as hard as it is to imagine him getting any better.
I am in absolute awe. My grandfather was a bass singer and he actually sang me and my brothers this song in a very low voice when we wanted to sleep. You bring my grandfather's voice back from the dead and it is an absolute gift. Please keep doing what you are doing.
1) The combination of such an arrangement of music and such a voice (spoiler: there is not only bass) gives me goosebumps the size of an elephant. 😳 2) 2 points for diction: I heard the lyrics of this song clearly for the first time. ☺ 3) the arrangement of the version reminded a little of the music of Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) 🤔 The overall score is 7 out of 5 (yes, I'm greedy). 😎
I have to agree with You on all points. Also Hans Zimmer is a good comparison, I love his music for the emotions he evokes and the goosebumps and tears to my eyes effect it often has and it is the same with Geoffs christmas song or the Misty Mountains one. His arrangements are something else. And I don‘t know why but in the beginning, I always hear „My Jolly Sailor Bold“ in the back of my head, but that might be because I am old, boring AND chronically confused....
@@alexking930 And it is not just about the knowledge and experience or being perfect, it is the special something that you have and cannot learn. I love that about music and art. Anyways have a lovely day and Merry Christmas in advance.
It is not an easy task to express "comfort and joy" coming from the Bass register! WOW you were able to capture the uplifting and welcoming ideal of the song perfectly! Great Job Geoff!
We all know that Geoff's singing is out of this world, BUT The rhythm in this is extraordinary! The mix of swing and straight phrases is amazing! I always love his arrangements from a harmonical view (and of course the bass... And the subharmonics), but this one shows that Geoff's musical ability stretches so far beyond that! Just.... Awesome! Amazing Job!!
I know all decisions were deliberate, and I just want to praise him for that. I hope, that Geoff reads the original comment - so he knows his efforts are appreciated! :) Even if he does not react to my comment in any way.... It is enough that he might read it :)
@@bobstr6224 I meant in natural range, and I wouldn't dare claim he isn't a really low bass, but I think a big part of his lowness is subtones (a technique) instead of natural range
Starts traditional, then morphs into an audible rendition of the joy proclaimed in the lyrics as the Geoff clones bounce melody, harmony, and phrases around between them. Ends with a bass underscore that gives the ground itself a shiver. I don't always like it when people rearrange some of the traditional songs, but that was a masterclass in how to rearrange without losing the original feeling of the song! Thank you sir!
I love listening to this over and over. Not only is it one of my favorite carols but it reminds me of my childhood. My father was a bass baritone and every year the whole family would gather around the piano and singe Christmas carols. That was 60 years ago. He's been gone for nearly 40 years now but I'll never forget.
I want an entire Christmas album sung by Geoff 😮 what a voice, it's so soothing, like a lullaby, so gentle on the ears, no fatigue from listening at all (I can't handle high notes for too long...but low notes, all day every day, so nice on the ears).
This is such an excellent version of a great Christmas song. Oh the beautiful harmonies of the Geof-tet. I can't wait to add it to my holiday playlist.
What I most enjoy is that you don't just "perform". You project a song, with feelings, enjoyment and emotions. You put your heart and soul into your music and it shows. Everything I have heard you sing has left me awe struck. When I see you have a new video out, I know it's going to be great, and you never have failed me. You always finish a song, and I always wish it was longer. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I came here to say this. Geoff's joy in making music is what makes it magic. His warmth and personality just glow to both sight and hearing. Actually I think this is true for all the members of VoicePlay and especially in their musical alchemy together. I've loved everything of theirs that I've heard as well.
I can't be the only 'dirty old lady' imagining that voice whispering in her ear and sending shivering vibrations down her spine.. and that's with a christmas song.. imagine a love song.. oooh boy.
No matter how many times I see these, my brain still cannot wrap around the amazingness that is Geoff's range. It insists that it's someone else singing even while watching Geoff do it.
When days get dark, know this: people from all over the world love and appreciate you for your amazing talent, your phenomenal voice, and your great personality! Thank you for being you! Blessings to you and your loved ones! ♥️
Is it sacrilegious that, after hearing this for the first time I actually said " aw hell yeah!" out loud? There was no one around to hear me except the cat and she wasn't listening. 😄 Thank you sir for another absolutely stunning arrangement and performance of an old standard! ❤
This is the song that started my recent obsession with the music of Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay. I haven’t heard much new music to get excited about in years. In November 2023, I decided my old holiday playlist was getting a little tired. Since radio playlists are dreadful, I scoured Spotify and UA-cam looking for new recordings. This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols, and Geoff’s version came up during my search. I was wowed by his gorgeous, deep voice and the beautiful arrangement! Within a couple days, I had watched nearly every video and mini, bought multiple songs, and joined Patreon. What a great holiday gift this turned out to be!
I have been going through some really stressful shit, anxiety through the roof, heart pounding, brain fog, inability to focus, everything making me panic type of anxiety, can't even sleep but SO exhausted, not eating, starving but no appetite, yet when I came across this on my youtube feed, all that melted away. I have not felt this comforted in a while. Your voice feels like a weighted blanket in the most comforting way possible. Thank you for sharing this gift 💕
Geoff's voice really is like a warm, comforting and safe hug. I use his narrations several times a week to help me sleep, they are so soothing and relaxing to listen to ❤❤
This arrangement is kind of haunting in its own way and utterly amazing, Geoff displays his prowess with arrangement management very well and never disappoints
This is the first time I've seen a video by this guy, but I've got to say I'm really impressed! Not only are his lowest notes still clear, but he had a very impressive range in general!
This guy made this song so much better. He added such a 'dangerous' feel to the song, while keeping the same merriness and displaying his vocal range. I had no idea Geoff could get better. and then he did
Wow...another major demonstration of Geoff's range. I am perpetually amazed how anyone can sing such deep bass, and then flip to a high tenor in one breath. A one man choir for sure.
You never disappoint with your incredible productions. The lighting in the background is so cool and interesting with the minimal and simplistic set dressing. Fits really well. Incredible harmonies, LOVE the use of canon in multiple places, really fits with the song and the vibe. I love the build up and the pay-off.. It seems like you had a lot of fun with this one, which is always great to witness! The difference in range from backing vocals to lead vocal.. so interesting as it is all the same voice.. there are so many details in this to pick up on. I love the change in camera movements, drawing inspiration from the rhythm, tempo and vibe of different moments in the song and making it dynamic. I also really like the backing track, it fits really well, but your voice and harmonies are still the star of the show. It complements really well and adds to the overall end product. Simply marvelous! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Geoff(s)!
This dude is hitting so many of my favorite songs, STOP IT, you're going to make me smash the subscribe button, the like button, and not forget to hit the notification bell to make sure I don't miss any content!!! But really though, I'm continually impressed by the depth and breadth of your singing. It's beautiful and I'm definitely (more than) a bit jealous, keep it up!
I am sure you had read and heard it a thousand times from many people...."You have a Beautiful Low Bass Voice" This is my first comment ever on any of your music videos.
God's Merry Gentlemen can't rest, Geoff. They are too busy smiling at this arrangement of yours and the perfect execution of the harmonies, not to mention the too cool rhythmic changes that are going on too. You are a gift from high above. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I am in awe. I love the outfit (perfect) and the wonderful lighting too!
Considering the original meaning of "God rest ye merry gentlemen" was "God make/keep you strong gentlemen" in modern English, the bass voice really fits this song.
This is what I imagine a choir of angels sounding like. Bold and powerful and joyful! Also, the play of light and shadows is very evocative: Joy resounding in the darkness of a midwinter night. Beautiful. You've preserved the gravity of the old hymn while infusing it with new energy.
There is something so comforting and satisfying about those low notes. And I never stop getting surprised at his range how does he sound so good no matter what register he's singing in??
Geoff, as a Bass/Baritone I have to personally thank you for showing the world what low voices can do. I have spent years relegated to singing 1, 4, 5, in various groups and you have blown that stereotype out of the water and it is a revelation. You have inspired me and I'm sure others Basses to step up and sing more lead roles. Before you showed the way, I always got a little nervous singing above C3, but now you have shown me how to do it. You have also made low voices respectable in the eyes of the non singing world. Marc Kudish once had a one man show on Broadway called "In praise of the Low note" where he celebrated lower voices, but what you are doing has elevated Basses and Baritones to new levels of respect. Now if we can just get rid of the Baritone Claw meme.....
I thought the heavy metal version of Carol of the Bells was my favorite dramatic Christmas song but THIS beats it. Loved this song! Also, the 2nd from the right Geoff is my favorite Geoff. Glad to see him get a turn in the spotlight.
Geoff, I appreciate the music, from the bottom of my heart, because your voice is literally smooth like butter and just glides from note to note, especially those low subharmonics. Merry Christmas Geoff
practically for a year listening this track and "White Christmas" every week and sometimes every day, over and over again, they are so cool, thank you very much!
I have no idea whether you guys look at these comments or not especially one from a couple of years ago. I cannot get over you're attacks and timing are unbelievable. I greatly appreciate your music and talent!
Your arrangements and voice always make every song outstanding, so when you announced this on Patreon I thought that this would very probably become my new favourite. My expectations were certainly high, but once again you’ve exceeded them by far! The arrangement, your voice, the drums (I love drums!), the strings, the bells, everything is just right! Thanks for turning this Christmas carol into something extraordinary! Merry Christmas!
Just want to pop in to say that it's 6 months later, Christmas is long gone, and still listening to this to pick up my spirits 😁 Thanks so much for this one, Geoff!
Magnifico! Sei un grande davvero complimenti! E grazie per questo incredibile pezzo che ho appena ascoltato! Il significato di questo testo è una forza della natura! E la tua voce mi sta facendo venir voglia di passare da tenore a basso🙂👏👏 🙏🫶
Time to open this in a new tab, set the alarm, call out from work, take a sick day, request a personal, skip school, close up for the day.... Basically this became top priority.
This is the second time Geoff has done a cover of a song with a high reputation and in my opinion has completely made the song a totally different thing of its own and made it arguably better than the predecessors. Needless to say I love the song and even though it’s a Christmas song I will be listening to this until June have a good day❤️
I've only recently arrived in "Geoff's World" and am loving every minute. I've listened to this so many times that I'm now hearing a lot of the not-so-obvious things - in particular, the instrumental hits during "high Geoff's" solo really add to the excitement. Bravo!
First, I am absolutely in love with this arrangement (which I say about ALL of them) Two, I cannot believe that you used a Trans-Siberian Orcestra feel with the melody. Genius move! I am a avid listener of things that are rock, metal, what have you, and I instantly picked up on it and I was nothing but YES! Also, the delivery on the last verse, love a full voice moment. Makes my heart swell! Bass, I live for, but full voice? ALWAYS. Amazing work! Happy Christmas/Holidays! And a happy 2022!
Geoff, what a stunning arrangement and performance! I’ve been listening to the King’s Singers, Dale Warland Singers, and Chanticleer since the beginning of Advent this year. Your arrangement brings to mind contemporary classical composers/arrangers such as John Tavener (The Lamb), Stephen Paulus (Evensong), and even the great John Rutter - such beautiful and tight harmonies. The modulation from minor to major at the end was so incredibly joyful and exultant. Thanks so much for your lovely and heartfelt rendition of this traditional carol!
Your 16 tons video was my favorite, but honestly I think this one might just pass it up for me. The arrangement is just so... complex but unintrusive. Your composition skills never cease to amaze me, which is incredible considering just how amazed I am every time I see a new video.
This man is a saint, and must be protected at all costs. Thank you for your work Geoff, it is always amazing, always masterful, and we are always ready for more.
This rendition reminds me of my dad. He was a bass singer who loved Christmas songs and air-conducting imaginary orchestras/choirs while he sang along to them, and when this song hits the point where the instrumentation swells in, I can't help smiling and imaging the fun Dad would have had singing and conducting along with Maestro Geoff. :)
Imagine a Gothic cathedral in the middle of the night, completely dark and empty; then your suddenly hear an old clavichord and rusty bells starting to play by themselves and the low nice bass starting to sing out of nowhere. The St.Elmo lights are winking from side to side and this ghostly dark but extremely nice voice is singing and echoed back from the high cathedral ceiling vaults.
It's singing the old carol, older than the cathedral itself, older than its bells, equal in age to the oldest of ghosts.
The carol is ending in an earthy low note, lower and deeper than its dungeons. This note remains underneath forever, bouncing from the old walls and repeated by all the underchurch inhabitants.
That's such a good image! ;)
@@youtubingjaguar5082 Thank.you! The arrangement and magical singing, and the lights here are playing with my mind :)
@@jacklinka2347 it's a great image, and I'm going to borrow it for later use. ;)
@@youtubingjaguar5082 You can borrow whatever you need!
@@wowguy1243 I can too, and I love it!
I wish I could give this another like every December!
This the best version of the song ever rewritten I am OBSESSED Great job
This is one of my favorite songs and THIS is my favorite rendition of it going forward. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Totally made my day finding this video today. THANK YOU. Much love and respect from Germany ❤
His voice is "biblically accurate" angelic.
We have a dearly beloved cat who went into the dying process. His breathing was labored and difficult, we played God rest ye merry Gentlemen with him in my wife's lap. The last sound he heard was you singing this song. I checked him after the song was over, his chest was still, his eyes fixed and his race was run. I like to think he was welcomed with that song. Thank you for being a part that brought him some comfort in his last moments on Earth.
and you were in control. as a parent why did you put him to sleep? but no, you wanted to see him suffer, as you grieved for him! I hope you don,t have kids!
sorry why did you NOT put him to sleep?
@@daniellerostaing1467 He desperately wanted hugs, so we kept him on our laps. The vet has a week out for an appointment.
@@patriot9455 ok
And ironically I've got a very weak kitten in my lap right now who I'm hoping to help come back right now as I listen to this one.
Hey Geoff, you know how much we all appreciate you, right? Because we really really do. A whole lot. 💙
Truth
Absolutely true!
So much!!!
I appreciate YOU!
@@GeoffCastellucci Sorry, had to take advantage while (maybe) your still around to say, Hi!! And to Send you all our love from Canada🇨🇦
As an English and etymology nerd, the fact that he rhymed "mind" and "wind" in the original Middle English pronunciation just warms my heart. The "Great Vowel Shift" messed up English lyrics, poetry, and Shakespearean dirty jokes. Also, you can see just how much he loves this song, and I don't blame him. This and "Oh Holy Night" are my favorite Christmas songs. What a great arrangement.
epic point, more etymology here though, it is O Holy Night :). "O" and "Oh" have different meanings. i can edxplain more if u want
@@blitzpianistI'd like to hear it!🙋♀️
@@anna-a33allrighty
ok so oh is generally used as a sign of exclamation or awe, whilst O is actually a call out to or cry out. As in O Lord i cry to you versus Oh wow that is amazing.
its not a crazy difference and O is rarely used anymore, but if you wanna be correct O is used in these terms \o/
Yes, as a middle-schooler as I read and learned Shakespeare, I tried to always rhyme his couplets: love and prove, wind and mind. I figured I should stick to the original pronunciation. Not everyone liked that.
@@blitzpianistI think 'O' is one of the last few modern usages of the vocative case, whereas 'Oh!' is an ejaculation, as we were taught in the olden days of my schooling. I believe Latin was still considered a modern language, then.
Conducter: Which part do you sing?
Geoff: Yes.
I love it when Geoff and his three twin brothers get together and release a banger
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Lol😂🔥
That third brother is such a diva! Did you notice how he hogged the camera?
I hate to sound dumb, but are they brothers? Quadruplets? Quintuplets? I thought it was camera work where he multiplied himself and re-recorded himself several times to make it seem there was more than one. Which is it?
@@AMC1623 pssst. *takes arm and walks to the side so no one hears. Pats arm supportively.*
Your right. That's the joke.
I love the way his hands play and his vocal range is incredible
THIS IS THE BEST MALE SINGER EVER. HE IS MY FAVORITE!!!!
I never was proud of my lower register when i was growing up. I always wanted to sing high like the rock and metal singers I listened to. Now though, I'm proud of my bass range and almost all of the credit goes to this guy. Thank you, Geoff, for helping me realize that being a bass is cool.
I always wanted to be a rock tenor, too. The only reason being a bass is "cool" now is because of folks like you. These videos could just as easily get 6 views and go completely unnoticed. Thank you for being here!
@@GeoffCastellucci my impression (also from my own standpoint) alot of people find deeper voices calming, comforting, and safe. So I think that those who come over basses that feel that way will like bass covers like this one, and the rest just wont bother. Hope this comment made sense, I just felt like I had to throw it in there from my standpoint as a woman ❤
@@idaengest4069 I have to agree with you about calming, comforting, and safe. That's a major part of the draw for me. Geoff also has a warmth, ease, and joy in his tone that can't be faked. I say that about all the singers in VoicePlay too, but it's the combination of that and bass range for me.
@@joyfulyes Glad im not the only one who thinks that 🥰
@Wayne I am one who has always, ALWAYS preferred the richness of a good bass voice over any of the higher voices. A good bass voice will literally give me the chills and make me shiver. I freaking love it. It's a beautiful, warm, earthy sound that I have always been drawn to, and it always elicits a visceral response from me when I hear it. Yes, there's a safe and comforting quality to it, but for me it's that earthy rumble. Geoff's voice also manages to carry a gentleness in it, even in his lowest sub notes without losing the earthquake rumble. And that is just completely enchanting for me.
There's a place and time for the higher voices, too. There is. And I do also enjoy them as well. But for me, nothing quite compares to the velvet wrapped in honey of a good bass. :)
I'm a female low contralto, so I sing basically the tenor range (but being female, I don't have that lovely tenor bright AND full timbre). If i had a penny for every time I've been told to force my voice up into the alto range or that I "just can't sing" because my range is inconvenient for what they were doing, I'd have a mansion on a private island somewhere. LOL. I've tried to reach the alto range... I can't. Simply cannot do it without causing injury. Heck, some of the higher tenor range is hard for me to reach! I've had a much easier time coming to accept my voice as it is, since getting into the acapella groups over the last five years or so. Learning that people DO actually appreciate the whole range of voices, including those of us on the bottom ends of our respective voice groups, has gone a long, long way towards reigniting the actual desire to sing again.
All this to say... you don't ever need to be ashamed or shy about your bass range. Take what nature endowed you with, care for it, and let it blossom. There is something a bass voice adds to music that no other voice type can. And it's the soul of the music; take the bass line out of anything, and all those higher voices leave you with a piece of music that sounds empty and hollow.
This may be your best yet.
The way you take what is normally such a simple melody and twist and layer it into something that is both familiar and enchanting is wonderful. This will be on repeat for some time!
Wow I didn’t expect to see you here. And I would most definitely agree with you
Couldn't have said it any better!
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Oh hello Stupes, what a pleasant surprise in the comment section
First time hearing Geoff Castellucci - I heard that all the way to my toes. Wow.
Geoff has that effect on people
Geoff seems way more comfortable within his vocal range than he used to be. Awesome to see him constantly improve, as hard as it is to imagine him getting any better.
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I am in absolute awe. My grandfather was a bass singer and he actually sang me and my brothers this song in a very low voice when we wanted to sleep. You bring my grandfather's voice back from the dead and it is an absolute gift. Please keep doing what you are doing.
May I add that, Geoff, is absolutely drippin 🥵
I love it, but where are the captions?
@@sherwoodva3834 wdym
When you want to sing a beautiful carol, but you can't help being a pirate from the darkest seas.
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🤣 👍🏻
Avast, ye merry gentlemen...aaarrrr, mateys! 😂🏴☠🎄🤣
Sexy Greek god pirate! 😆
Genuine LOL at that matey matey. Thanks for cheering me up!! I'm having a bad day but not so bad now!
I am filled with awe at the gift of Geoff's voice range.
Who needs a choir when you can just be the choir. Damn. This was so beautiful!!
Geoff truly has an amazing vocal range. An incredible singer. as a single or in a group.
thanks for the like
I wanna see his whole nasopharynx on a scope, like with Tom Thumb.
Love his low bass tones... and the fact that he can go up to a tenor... impressive
Incredible but true I'm crying for more 😢
Its called baritone
A lot of bass singers have crazy wide ranges! I'm super jealous!
@@scottishcommie1912 He moves between bass, baritone, and tenor.
Let’s called him: The golden basstenor tones, that is own name of his his low bass singer covers.
1) The combination of such an arrangement of music and such a voice (spoiler: there is not only bass) gives me goosebumps the size of an elephant. 😳
2) 2 points for diction: I heard the lyrics of this song clearly for the first time. ☺
3) the arrangement of the version reminded a little of the music of Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) 🤔
The overall score is 7 out of 5 (yes, I'm greedy). 😎
I have to agree with You on all points.
Also Hans Zimmer is a good comparison, I love his music for the emotions he evokes and the goosebumps and tears to my eyes effect it often has and it is the same with Geoffs christmas song or the Misty Mountains one. His arrangements are something else.
And I don‘t know why but in the beginning, I always hear „My Jolly Sailor Bold“ in the back of my head, but that might be because I am old, boring AND chronically confused....
@@Dani_Ela13 Hans Zimer is a genius of epic music.
@@alexking930 And it is not just about the knowledge and experience or being perfect, it is the special something that you have and cannot learn. I love that about music and art.
Anyways have a lovely day and Merry Christmas in advance.
@@Dani_Ela13 Thank you, but I don't celebrate Catholic Christmas 😅
@@alexking930 🙈 I apologize, have a wonderfull Watchalong then.
The ability to go from bass to tenor is amazing.
Low Notes:
0:00 - B1 Chest
0:09 - B1 Chest
0:15 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
0:33 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
0:39 - B1 Chest
1:06 - A1 Chest
1:15 - D2 Chest
1:20 - B1 Chest
2:05 - B1 Chest
2:19 - A1 Chest? (breathy)
2:32 - B1 Chest
2:40 - D2 Chest (Slide down to around A1-B1)
2:45 - C2 B1 Chest
2:53 - B1 Chest
3:11 - B1 Chest, E1 Subharmonic
Thanks dude!
There was more then 1 sub.
Thank you!
@@jackfishbock5102 When? Sorry, I don't hear any more
I am sorry I am Geoff’s big fans too. Would need you help me to list out the Tomi P latest video “ sweet dream “ 🙈🙈🙈
What an incredible voice! An immense gift from “The Lord God Almighty!” …just simply amazing!
It is not an easy task to express "comfort and joy" coming from the Bass register! WOW you were able to capture the uplifting and welcoming ideal of the song perfectly! Great Job Geoff!
Low notes
0:01 B1
0:10 B1
0:15 A1-B1
0:34 A1
0:39 B1
0:48 B1
1:07 *A1*
1:15 D2
1:20 B1
2:05 B1
2:19 B1
2:33 *B1*
2:39 D2-B1
2:45 C2-B1
2:52 _soft_ B1
3:10 B1 - *E1 subharmonic*
1:52 Wait was that a B0 here?
I've lost my earphones so I am not sure about the note
@@rtsbass7829 I might be crazy but I think he layered a subharmonic B0 into the final chord of the song.
3:17 that or he accidentally slipped into 2nd subs
@@cullenlee6461 Nuh I don't hear anything.
Moreover, 2nd sub for an E1 (E2 Fund) is an A0
I think there's also a growl around 0:33
ooooooh that picardy third was beautiful
I expected you would be here. Seems I was right.
It's you!! :D
You should do a transcription if you can, would be cool to visualize the harmonies
Fancy seeing you here!! I love your channel!
The richness of 3:01 has me ascending to the heavens above 🤌
Alternate Title: God Rest Ye Merry GeoffreyMen
That's great!
The best comment
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Nah, Geoff Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The accurate substitution ;)
@@GeoffCastellucci I would love to hear you sing old toy trains by toby Keith you'll nail it I love your voice! ❤️❤️❤️
We all know that Geoff's singing is out of this world, BUT
The rhythm in this is extraordinary! The mix of swing and straight phrases is amazing!
I always love his arrangements from a harmonical view (and of course the bass... And the subharmonics), but this one shows that Geoff's musical ability stretches so far beyond that! Just.... Awesome!
Amazing Job!!
I know all decisions were deliberate, and I just want to praise him for that.
I hope, that Geoff reads the original comment - so he knows his efforts are appreciated! :)
Even if he does not react to my comment in any way.... It is enough that he might read it :)
Hätte ich nicht besser ausdrücken können
Based on the timbre of his voice I don't know if his voice is much lower than most choir basses, but his control over subtones is just really powerful
He is lower.
@@bobstr6224 I meant in natural range, and I wouldn't dare claim he isn't a really low bass, but I think a big part of his lowness is subtones (a technique) instead of natural range
@@bruhspenning you are right, however he also is a very solid bass even without those sub tones
Starts traditional, then morphs into an audible rendition of the joy proclaimed in the lyrics as the Geoff clones bounce melody, harmony, and phrases around between them. Ends with a bass underscore that gives the ground itself a shiver. I don't always like it when people rearrange some of the traditional songs, but that was a masterclass in how to rearrange without losing the original feeling of the song! Thank you sir!
True 👍
This sounds absolutely phenomenal on Bose noise, canceling headphones. It gave my throat a massage!
I love listening to this over and over. Not only is it one of my favorite carols but it reminds me of my childhood. My father was a bass baritone and every year the whole family would gather around the piano and singe Christmas carols. That was 60 years ago. He's been gone for nearly 40 years now but I'll never forget.
I would love to hear “We Three Kings of Orient Are”.
I want an entire Christmas album sung by Geoff 😮 what a voice, it's so soothing, like a lullaby, so gentle on the ears, no fatigue from listening at all (I can't handle high notes for too long...but low notes, all day every day, so nice on the ears).
Yes, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is anyone going to point out how freaking awesome Geoff looks in that costume and that hairstyle. Because he does.
Geoff's genius at arranging is front and center. If you need a detailed breakdown of why this is so amazing, Peter Barber does an excellent analysis
This is such an excellent version of a great Christmas song. Oh the beautiful harmonies of the Geof-tet. I can't wait to add it to my holiday playlist.
The Geoff-tet 🤩😍
What I most enjoy is that you don't just "perform". You project a song, with feelings, enjoyment and emotions. You put your heart and soul into your music and it shows. Everything I have heard you sing has left me awe struck. When I see you have a new video out, I know it's going to be great, and you never have failed me. You always finish a song, and I always wish it was longer. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I came here to say this. Geoff's joy in making music is what makes it magic. His warmth and personality just glow to both sight and hearing.
Actually I think this is true for all the members of VoicePlay and especially in their musical alchemy together. I've loved everything of theirs that I've heard as well.
I can't be the only 'dirty old lady' imagining that voice whispering in her ear and sending shivering vibrations down her spine.. and that's with a christmas song.. imagine a love song.. oooh boy.
Fantastic job, Geoff -- such creativity and nuance thrown into a song as old as time. I really appreciate you putting your own spin on it 👏
Thanks!
May the vocal gods continue to bless us all (bass voices) with such inspiration
No matter how many times I see these, my brain still cannot wrap around the amazingness that is Geoff's range. It insists that it's someone else singing even while watching Geoff do it.
Wow!! His vocal range is... There are no words to describe how amazing it is. Just... Wow.
When days get dark, know this: people from all over the world love and appreciate you for your amazing talent, your phenomenal voice, and your great personality! Thank you for being you! Blessings to you and your loved ones! ♥️
Is it sacrilegious that, after hearing this for the first time I actually said " aw hell yeah!" out loud? There was no one around to hear me except the cat and she wasn't listening. 😄 Thank you sir for another absolutely stunning arrangement and performance of an old standard! ❤
I felt the first note all the way to my booty. I'd say, not at all!
Hello Kelly how are you today
The cat was listening! They always listen...there might be food!
My first reaction was “holy hell!” Geoff is good... I knew that, but wow this was awesome!
This is the song that started my recent obsession with the music of Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay. I haven’t heard much new music to get excited about in years. In November 2023, I decided my old holiday playlist was getting a little tired. Since radio playlists are dreadful, I scoured Spotify and UA-cam looking for new recordings. This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols, and Geoff’s version came up during my search. I was wowed by his gorgeous, deep voice and the beautiful arrangement! Within a couple days, I had watched nearly every video and mini, bought multiple songs, and joined Patreon. What a great holiday gift this turned out to be!
Geoff's voice brings me all the comfort and joy I could ever need. 😊❄️
I have been going through some really stressful shit, anxiety through the roof, heart pounding, brain fog, inability to focus, everything making me panic type of anxiety, can't even sleep but SO exhausted, not eating, starving but no appetite, yet when I came across this on my youtube feed, all that melted away. I have not felt this comforted in a while. Your voice feels like a weighted blanket in the most comforting way possible. Thank you for sharing this gift 💕
Geoff's voice really is like a warm, comforting and safe hug. I use his narrations several times a week to help me sleep, they are so soothing and relaxing to listen to ❤❤
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His extraordinary lows vibrate right to my soul. So beautiful.
@@pegialberts2997 Geoff's lows get me right in the feels! **Shivers** I get goosebumps of delight every single time.
More of this please.
God has blessed you with a magnificent voice. Share it with the world.
When I go thru the pearly gates, I hope to hear Pavarotti, Bocelli and Castellucci singing. ABSOLUTELY Heavenly!
You know, this implies you want him to die before you do.
Could be that there are clones, I guess.
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 "Pearly gates..." Boy, are you ever in for a huge surprise!
all Italians, ethnically
Im not going if Geoff isnt singing in my ear.
This arrangement is kind of haunting in its own way and utterly amazing, Geoff displays his prowess with arrangement management very well and never disappoints
This is the first time I've seen a video by this guy, but I've got to say I'm really impressed! Not only are his lowest notes still clear, but he had a very impressive range in general!
Have you heard him sing Sixteen tons? Oh my gosh!
I'm teaching myself to perform 16 tons with his karaoke track. Fellow bass singer!
This guy made this song so much better. He added such a 'dangerous' feel to the song, while keeping the same merriness and displaying his vocal range. I had no idea Geoff could get better. and then he did
Wow...another major demonstration of Geoff's range. I am perpetually amazed how anyone can sing such deep bass, and then flip to a high tenor in one breath. A one man choir for sure.
This gesticulation is on another level
You never disappoint with your incredible productions.
The lighting in the background is so cool and interesting with the minimal and simplistic set dressing. Fits really well.
Incredible harmonies, LOVE the use of canon in multiple places, really fits with the song and the vibe. I love the build up and the pay-off..
It seems like you had a lot of fun with this one, which is always great to witness!
The difference in range from backing vocals to lead vocal.. so interesting as it is all the same voice.. there are so many details in this to pick up on.
I love the change in camera movements, drawing inspiration from the rhythm, tempo and vibe of different moments in the song and making it dynamic.
I also really like the backing track, it fits really well, but your voice and harmonies are still the star of the show. It complements really well and adds to the overall end product.
Simply marvelous! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Geoff(s)!
So good!
This is so cool!! I didn’t know human voices went that low! This guy’s range is impressive!
This dude is hitting so many of my favorite songs, STOP IT, you're going to make me smash the subscribe button, the like button, and not forget to hit the notification bell to make sure I don't miss any content!!! But really though, I'm continually impressed by the depth and breadth of your singing. It's beautiful and I'm definitely (more than) a bit jealous, keep it up!
I am sure you had read and heard it a thousand times from many people...."You have a Beautiful Low Bass Voice" This is my first comment ever on any of your music videos.
God's Merry Gentlemen can't rest, Geoff. They are too busy smiling at this arrangement of yours and the perfect execution of the harmonies, not to mention the too cool rhythmic changes that are going on too. You are a gift from high above. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I am in awe. I love the outfit (perfect) and the wonderful lighting too!
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We all admire, appreciate, and love Geoff’s deep notes, but I’ve got to say that I really loved his tenor voice in this song. It is beautiful!
Tiktok brought here... Hoist the Colors by Voiceplay and discovering this man's coreshaking voice. I am hooked 😍
What’s better than a bassist? FOUR BASSISTS!! This gave me goose bumps… holy shoot…!
Thank you, my 13 year old became a bass last year... and I've been looking for a true bass for him to listen to.
Considering the original meaning of "God rest ye merry gentlemen" was "God make/keep you strong gentlemen" in modern English, the bass voice really fits this song.
This is what I imagine a choir of angels sounding like. Bold and powerful and joyful!
Also, the play of light and shadows is very evocative: Joy resounding in the darkness of a midwinter night. Beautiful. You've preserved the gravity of the old hymn while infusing it with new energy.
I always thought that angels should sound genderless, like contratenors, and the voice this low is somewhat devilish 😂
@@_Dwarkin Fair point! A choir of "Fear not!"-type angels must have a good bass though, surely? For a really frighteningly awesome sound. 😇
I do so love watching Geoff be an entire men's choir all by himself.
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Lovely. Love the highs and lows with his voice.
Oh look, it's my favorite group. Geoff and the Castelluccis
There is something so comforting and satisfying about those low notes. And I never stop getting surprised at his range how does he sound so good no matter what register he's singing in??
Geoff, as a Bass/Baritone I have to personally thank you for showing the world what low voices can do. I have spent years relegated to singing 1, 4, 5, in various groups and you have blown that stereotype out of the water and it is a revelation. You have inspired me and I'm sure others Basses to step up and sing more lead roles. Before you showed the way, I always got a little nervous singing above C3, but now you have shown me how to do it.
You have also made low voices respectable in the eyes of the non singing world. Marc Kudish once had a one man show on Broadway called "In praise of the Low note" where he celebrated lower voices, but what you are doing has elevated Basses and Baritones to new levels of respect.
Now if we can just get rid of the Baritone Claw meme.....
I thought the heavy metal version of Carol of the Bells was my favorite dramatic Christmas song but THIS beats it. Loved this song!
Also, the 2nd from the right Geoff is my favorite Geoff. Glad to see him get a turn in the spotlight.
If you like Carol Of The Bells, you're gonna *love* his newest release!
@@felicitymcdonald24 WHAT?! Seriously? My day is made, thank you.
@@felicitymcdonald24 I loooooved it!
Geoff, I appreciate the music, from the bottom of my heart, because your voice is literally smooth like butter and just glides from note to note, especially those low subharmonics. Merry Christmas Geoff
Merry Christmas!
Damn! You are the most awesome voice I've ever listened to. Greetings from Spain. You rock!
One of my favorite Christmas songs. This is an excellent rendition. 😊
practically for a year listening this track and "White Christmas" every week and sometimes every day, over and over again, they are so cool, thank you very much!
I have no idea whether you guys look at these comments or not especially one from a couple of years ago. I cannot get over you're attacks and timing are unbelievable. I greatly appreciate your music and talent!
it's just one guy 🙂
merry Christmas ! I love this guy,s voice!
Woah, I never knew that Christmas carols could be sexy!
Your arrangements and voice always make every song outstanding, so when you announced this on Patreon I thought that this would very probably become my new favourite. My expectations were certainly high, but once again you’ve exceeded them by far! The arrangement, your voice, the drums (I love drums!), the strings, the bells, everything is just right! Thanks for turning this Christmas carol into something extraordinary! Merry Christmas!
Just want to pop in to say that it's 6 months later, Christmas is long gone, and still listening to this to pick up my spirits 😁
Thanks so much for this one, Geoff!
Did 2:20 give anyone else the creeps cause that part was strong as hell and heaven combined for me
Chills. Geoff is not only insanely talented, but classy. I would argue that his arrangements are just as impactful as his voice. Bravo!
Magnifico! Sei un grande davvero complimenti! E grazie per questo incredibile pezzo che ho appena ascoltato! Il significato di questo testo è una forza della natura! E la tua voce mi sta facendo venir voglia di passare da tenore a basso🙂👏👏 🙏🫶
The hand movement is like..mesmerizing
Time to open this in a new tab, set the alarm, call out from work, take a sick day, request a personal, skip school, close up for the day....
Basically this became top priority.
Man am I excited. My favorite singer and one of my favorite Christmas songs.
Geoff's bass register is beautiful, but I also very much enjoy his higher register, so it was nice to get a higher section in this song~
This is the second time Geoff has done a cover of a song with a high reputation and in my opinion has completely made the song a totally different thing of its own and made it arguably better than the predecessors. Needless to say I love the song and even though it’s a Christmas song I will be listening to this until June have a good day❤️
Me too beautiful voice and inspired
I've only recently arrived in "Geoff's World" and am loving every minute. I've listened to this so many times that I'm now hearing a lot of the not-so-obvious things - in particular, the instrumental hits during "high Geoff's" solo really add to the excitement. Bravo!
First, I am absolutely in love with this arrangement (which I say about ALL of them) Two, I cannot believe that you used a Trans-Siberian Orcestra feel with the melody. Genius move! I am a avid listener of things that are rock, metal, what have you, and I instantly picked up on it and I was nothing but YES! Also, the delivery on the last verse, love a full voice moment. Makes my heart swell! Bass, I live for, but full voice? ALWAYS. Amazing work! Happy Christmas/Holidays! And a happy 2022!
Yes, I was getting Trans-Siberian Orchestra vibes as well!!
Geoff, what a stunning arrangement and performance! I’ve been listening to the King’s Singers, Dale Warland Singers, and Chanticleer since the beginning of Advent this year. Your arrangement brings to mind contemporary classical composers/arrangers such as John Tavener (The Lamb), Stephen Paulus (Evensong), and even the great John Rutter - such beautiful and tight harmonies. The modulation from minor to major at the end was so incredibly joyful and exultant. Thanks so much for your lovely and heartfelt rendition of this traditional carol!
That's high praise. Thank you!
Ok it's official... you are my new speaker bass test music lol. SO awesome!
Geoff, what can be said that hasn't already been said? You are absolute magic. Every song, every note, every unexpected moment is pure magic.
Your 16 tons video was my favorite, but honestly I think this one might just pass it up for me. The arrangement is just so... complex but unintrusive. Your composition skills never cease to amaze me, which is incredible considering just how amazed I am every time I see a new video.
I absolutely love that cheeky grin he gives every time he sings really low. His ingenious videos always make me smile! Thank you, Geoff!
This man is a saint, and must be protected at all costs.
Thank you for your work Geoff, it is always amazing, always masterful, and we are always ready for more.
This rendition reminds me of my dad. He was a bass singer who loved Christmas songs and air-conducting imaginary orchestras/choirs while he sang along to them, and when this song hits the point where the instrumentation swells in, I can't help smiling and imaging the fun Dad would have had singing and conducting along with Maestro Geoff. :)
Love watching him massage the notes with his hands. I think it adds to the video.