You can teach yourself to throat sing, it's like trying to clear your throat, or making a goat sound, it kinda hurts my throat so idk if I'm doing it right, but I can make a drone sound.
If you liked this you might want to also take a look at the great cover by Malukah, much closer to the original in-game piece and a great singer who, IMHO, should have been given the soundtrack for Skyrim remastered. th-cam.com/video/8rg2vkz72a8/w-d-xo.html
I’m so glad you noticed Geoff’s arpeggios. I don’t know how anyone misses it but geez, it’s gorgeous, and his vocal agility just slays me. Everybody is amazing in this. And yeah, when it ended like that I was “Wait-what? Where’s the rest of the movie??”
As an amateur who likes watching pros analyze these things, I often miss things like that in the background. My ear just isn't tuned for it until someone points it out.
The language they were using was Dovahzul, the language of the dragons, made up specifically for the game. It shoows dedication to what they do to learn the words in an entirely made up language just to sing one song. Eli did it proud with his pronunciation of the words too. Fus Ro Dah was a ' dragon shout' used in the game to create a blast that pushed back your enemies in combat.
""Geoff the Arpeggiator" has shown up in a couple of different performances, notably "Moana Medley" and "Bang". This is the first time I've heard him doing arpeggios so low, which is impressive. I'm not a big gamer, but the harmonies and that C#1 make this another masterful video! Thanks Jen!
Thank you for noticing that little duet between Geoff and Cesar in the beginning. A lot of peopl don’t notice it. But I love the juxtaposition of Geoff’s (uncharacteristically) rough tones and Cesar’s (uncharacteristically) mellow tones. Usually the thing I notice about Jeff’s face is how smooth it is and that little bit of grit just added to the whole atmosphere. And Cesar usually displays so much personality in his voice and he was nice and mellow and it was beautiful. The combination is just stunning.
Since you mentioned Omar’s almost angelic sound, I want to mention how appropriate that he does it when the words are specifically about the end of evil. That tone really colors the lyric.
I feel like Geoff really wanted to score this for the tenors to just …. Cut loose! I LOVE hearing Cesar duet with Geoff, and Omar has just gorgeous tone and texture. Layne? Who even knows how…. he does this. And I’d love to know if Geoff and Layne write Layne’s parts together, or if Geoff just knows what Layne can do and says “Here”. I’m so curious… how do you write and arrange for a mind blowing beatboxed? And Eli…. What a mad-beautiful part for him to rock out on. Eli is goals!
Great reaction, thanks. They've been pulling people in as featured performers for years. Some seem to think it's a work-around since they are at 4 members instead of 5 right now, but when they had 5 they sometimes brought in a 6th. Eli arranged a surprising, heart-breaking and exquisite cover of Eleanor Rigby for just 4 voices... Geoff once commented that 'the trick is arranging for the voices you have, not the voices you wish you had.' They do such a magnificent job of playing up each persons voice, and even someone who is brand new ends up sounding like they've been with them for years. (Of course, that also speaks to the quality and professional chops of those they bring in!) . Ashley Diane's first performance with them, in the wild updated cover of "If I were a Rich Man/Girl," is a gorgeous example...
Oh, definitely check out If I Were A Rich Man/Girl. It’s another work of art by these guys! Also, I actually like that they keep it at four members, a baritone, tenor, bass, and beatboxer, leaving room in the budget for frequent guest singers. That way we get to hear lots of different, wonderfully talented people with them.
@@lkayh me too! I know they won’t ever get anywhere near my little Podunk town and I’ll never get to see them in person. So I’m going to be really greedy and hope they stay at home and keep producing videos. And Layne wouldn’t be able to continue doing Villains lLair if they go on tour.
@@janetdw I hope that’s what they’re thinking, too. I think sometime during the Quarantine they realized they weren’t going to be touring for the foreseeable future, and decided to up their game with the videos. What they’re putting out these days wouldn’t really be easy to tour with-imagine the costume changes, plus there’s so much layering in the audio-they’d have to play recorded harmonies in live shows or have a much thinner sound. The recordings would detract a bit from the whole acapella experience. Plus some of them have young children, so they may want to stay close to home for awhile anyway. Anyway, like you, I’m not likely to see them in concert, so I’d be bummed if they slowed down the release of these videos.
As always, love your reaction to Voiceplay! I loved Geoff's arpeggiation (is that really a word?), but he did a drop just before that, about five notes that had a very romantic sound to it. I'm not a gamer and went into it blind, but wow, is this one good!! They each have a recording studio at home, they record, the arranger (Geoff or Layne usually) mixes it, sends it to Ed Boyer for the final mix. They put up and take down the sets themselves, sometimes build them as in The Greatest Showman. I'd love to hear you collaborate with them, but it would mean a trip to Orlando.
Yeah I remember my choir director telling us that when she was in choir the sopranos was struggling to hit a high note but it was because they kept lifting their heads as in following the notes up. So he told them. When you are going to hit those high notes, point and look to the ground and wa lah, they were able to hit them.
I've watched several reactions/analysis of this song, and it's refreshing to see someone really focusing on the vocals, not just and the fact that it's Skyrim, and how close is it to the originals. Loved the video. :)
Jennifer you still have not done the other Voiceplay covers- "My mother told me" & "Hoist the Colors" when are we going to see your wonderful reactions to them?
And the HALO theme, don't forget that one, it is another video theme that has a fantastic arrangement (which are so good I almost want to say orchestration) and execution. And Wayward Son is another fantastic Voiceplay performance. So so SO good!
Funfact! Cesar is wearing actual REAL chainmail. Which is amazing, and kinda mind blowing. He could have worn fake chain mail that LOOKS real but weighs way less. But the fact he chose to wear the real stuff, and sing in it? Mind blowing! I also love VoicePlay's dedication to not only their music, but their costumes, backgrounds, and props. Absolutely stunning, and the atmosphere for this video.... Beautiful. It feels like a piece of Skyrim!
Love your reactions. I just happened to be on browsing youtube 15 minutes before they debuted this, so I stayed around to watch the premiere. Otherwise, the title and thumbnail wouldn't have been much of an enticement (I confess, it took me forever to listen to their "My Mother Told Me" also for about the same reasons). But I was so glad I did stay to listen, I was blown away by this absolutely stunning arrangement. It's great to have a Voiceplay music video that I can share with my twenty-something son (who could also explain to me what the heck a Dragonborn was). So, I have one list saved to share with him and another for some of their other genres to share with my eighty-something stepmom. It's a rare day that goes by that I don't say: "Geoff, WHAT are you doing?" Followed by: "Geoff, HOW are you doing that?" Followed by: "Geoff, PLEASE do that again!"
The music for Skyrim is pretty legendary amongst gamers. Jeremy Soule is the composer. It sounds so incredibly epic, like it belongs in the Lord of the Rings. The first time you launch the game and the title screen comes up and that music starts, you find yourself waiting to actually hit Play because you're thinking "what is THIS MUSIC? HOLY CRAP!" Maybe that was just me. I wasn't a theater kid, I was an orchestra kid.
I don't know Skyrim either but I've watched this the odd few (hundred) times (like all Voiceplay & Geoff songs) & I always feel like I want to go on a quest at the end. I love Geoff & Cesar together at the beginning but everybody does a fantastic job as always & visually it's superb. Each one becomes my new favourite. You've got to admire VP's ability to work in all styles imagine following this with We Don't Talk About Bruno!!
I very much enjoy watching music reactions where the reactor speaks about the techniques used to create sounds. Thank you. It helps me in my own singing (just a hobby singer) and really helps me appreciate the music so much more.
Just as you did, when I saw the alert for a new release, I thought, well I don’t know what that is. Unlike Bruno, when I was rushing to get ready for something but stopped to watch anyway. 😊 But I did go back to this. Regardless of whether I am familiar with the song, there’s so much to take in. You mentioned how much they put into their sets etc. I recall on Patreon a conversation around how much they have accumulated, props and costumes, and what to do with it! They really do go all in. Great job, again. ❤️ I think everyone enjoys your expressions because we know we are all making the same faces. 😉
I don’t know Skyrim either, but I still very much enjoy Voiceplay's video because they really go all-in, and almost get the feeling that it could be a scene from a movie ❤️
Think this is the second or third appearance of Omar Cardona with Voiceplay, notably, Voiceplay's cover of "Carry on my Wayward Son". It's a great song that I'm sure you would like. Anyways, Take Care & God Bless.
I don't know the game either, not a gamer, but I did know a bit about the game from other people's comment or from looking online. Apparent;y An Imperial barbarian, a Dunmer battlemage, a Bosmer archer, a Breton necromancer, and a Nord Jarl hang out in the Palace of Kings ready to belt out a classic Geoff is an Imperial Barbarian, Cesar a Dunmer (dark elf) Battlemage, Omar a Bosmer (wood elf) Archer, Eli a Breton Necromancer, and Layne a Nord Jarl. Part of the song is in Dovahzul ("Dragon-Voice"), the Dragon Language or Dragonish. created for the game. And the yell Fus Ro Dah! is a dragon shout of power. I love those runs of Geoff too. I don't know if evryone notices it. It's ok, we all feel like we're family of theirs now, they really are people you'd want to know and spend time with.
The breath is the spirit of the dragon that they can get using power words. They also sing part of the song in Dragon Language which the writer did in one night for the game. The Fus Ra Dah is one of the power words that can push things away. You need to react to their version of Hoist the Colors with Jose Rosario Jr. The song is from the Pirates of the Caribbean
I didn’t see it mentioned but at 13:14 that was Omar taking over that note. He has a breathy falsetto sound in his upper register so they flipped it and brought it forward. Saw a video he did when he was up in NYC when he was doing Broadway. Eli doesn’t do falsetto but his head notes are gaining strength from the early years.
Drem yo Lok ("Greetings" in the dragon tongue) Allow this humble student of The Way of the Voice to translate the Dovahzul, the Dragon Tongue for you In Dovahzul they sang: Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin, Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal! Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan, Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal! Which translates to: Dragonborn, Dragonborn by his honor is sworn To keep evil forever at bay! And the fiercest foes rout when they hear triumph's shout, Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray! (As an aside it's brilliant that it was written to rhyme in English and in Dovah. Well done to the composer)
So glad you reacted to this one, it's just epic and I love your insight. I am a gamer, but hadn't played this one. I am now, and enjoying it thoroughly. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!!!
This was great, and much credit should go to the original composer for the game, too, the score is amazing, and of course Geoffs arrangement and their performance here is epic, too. I don't think you have, but their cover of the Halo theme is amazing as well.
I don't know if you game, Jen, but if you do, you really need to play Skyrim. It's like a foreign country you can vacation in, with its own citizens, intrigue, and moral/ethical choices. Oh, did I mention it has dragons? The game music is fantastic, also; this song being just a sample. I've put so many hours into that game and still playing it. Voiceplay come through with another great arrangement; their harmonies are so well-written! Great analysis as well. :)
WAIT!!! you haven't reacted to their "Hoist the colours" video! I'm kinda surprised- I thought for sure that would have been one of the Voiceplay songs you'd have done!! P L E A S E!
Nothing quite like seeing Jen try her hand at beatboxing. Lol. Loved this reaction, Jen! Your reactions to Voiceplay are such fun to watch. Will be fun to see how you react to Home Free's Mayday cover, hopefully in the not too distant future. Love your reactions. Keep 'em com'in!
I am in love with watching vocal groups (VoicePlay, HomeFree, Voctave). I recently discovered your reactions and enjoy your Analysis. I would suggest “Warriors” by Voiceplay and “Moonshine” by HomeFree.
You might enjoy doing We're Good which was Cesar's very first song with VoicePlay and also features Adriana Arellano (Mr. Grinch, Good 4 U, Frozen 2). It's a bit different. Halo is another gaming theme and amazing. Elizabeth Zarkoff (Charismatic Voice) did an interesting reaction and analysis of it with the composer Marty O'Donnell, of the original music. That was an interesting listen. Geoff hits two B0s.
yes, they do sing over the top while filming, it's the only way to make it look realistic while shooting the video. they may only sing at about 80% volume of what they did while recording, but they always sing along properly as if they were performing.
Hey Jennifer, another wonderful reaction. I’m with you never having played the game, however, watching reactions of guys who have…I think they wet themselves watching this 😁😉. I’ll just ditto all the comments. Til next time , stay safe and stay well. 😷😎✌🏻🤟🏻🤙🏻🖖🏻
I'm a happy and content person 98% of the time but you make my bright days even brighter! I just knew you would attempt the low note! I have a question. I've heard you talk often abour onsets. The other day I hears someone mention offsets. If you get the time would you please explain the difference in one of your reactions?
Subterranean harmonics also FUS RO DAH means Unrelenting Force. Basically using their voice as a powerful push, sending those on the receiving end flying.
How did you know I needed a distraction? Perfect timing, but now Imma have to learn this baseline! I was thinking about you earlier. Not like that! Well, not completely anyway. I was thinking about the time I was using pool paint without enough ventilation. Right as I was about to pass out, it came to me what a kooky mashup "Sledgehammer" and "You Can Leave Your Hat On" would make... Think about it! P.S. This is what happens when I get sleep deprived!
Hey there Jennifer! Huge fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭!!! Was hoping if you could react to “The Wellermen, Misty Mountain”. These amazing singers are all bass singers and I feel like you’ll like it!
Please take a look at another Omar collab, 'Carry On Wayward Son' . So many genres, styles, Rhythms, tones, in it, plus a few Geoff moments.Eli shines. Also it's a bit older, so post Earl, but pre Cesar, with J None, who you saw before.
This is a masterpiece, giving you the mystical vibes and all their voices (separate, but also together) simply pierce through your soul. It releases so many emotions while listening to them. even with your eyes closed, but watching the video while listening amplifies these emotions, wonderful! Every voice is wonderful, but the low and subharmonic voice of Geoff is extra terrestrial! I am a bass (more baritone), trying to get to subharmonics, and he and some others are really my hero's! Also, some parts give me the vibes same as you get from the music of Cirque du Soleil (take Allegria for example), don't you agree?
Anyone else notice the thump at the end as they were walking away ? Well it happened 3x during the video as a thump thump thump sound. Some people pick up on it some don't. I believe it was Layne that did that. He does a live drum solo & makes that same sound. Lane is so under rated.
I loved you face when you first heard Geoffs "dancing" arpeggios. I call them that because the are so light and quick and just dance up and down the scales. I've not played Skyrim (yet) but I get the feeling there are hints throughout that they Know the Dragonborn exist/come because they Are Dragonborn themselves. Can someone who plays the game please let me know if that's correct?
Your microphone placement had me thinking you bought one of those rumble belt things for gamers (I think a company called Woojer makes them) and I was insanely curious about the effect Geoff’s voice would have. 😂
I checked your channel list. Maybe I missed it but have you reacted to VoicePlay's cover of My Mother Told Me? Geoff goes even deeper than he did here. I am spoiled.
I love seeing you react to Voiceplay! But I would love to see you react to Falling in Reverse: I’m not a Vampire Revamped. The lead singer is crazy talented, and has spent a lot of time mastering his voice. I think you would enjoy the talent and be shocked at what you hear
Fantastic reaction. Can you react to VoicePlays song. Warrior (imagine Dragons) please its amazing. Layne beatboxes while playing a violin at the same time xx
Great reaction to an amazing piece. Don't know the Skyrim game either but I really enjoyed it. Not sure if you picked Geoff going high in the swells at around 10:34 to 10:40. (around 2:45 in the original video). He follows them up for a few seconds.
And there are a few older songs to check out: Moana medley, the Little Mermaid Medley, Halo theme song, Queen in 5 minutes, If I were a rich man/girl, we're good, Bang, you're a mean one Mr Grinch, Man in the Mirror, Superstition, Just sing. A few to check out. Also for some more Bass, check out The Bass Gang - 4 bass singers in a Acapella group - really amazing
If it wasnt mention it is a theme song and a song by a bard in the video game elder scrolls skyrim. The language is or was a language created specifically for that game. The original song is decent too. Peter Hollens and maluka also did this song too.
Not quite sure if anyone realizes the significance of the breath during the song. If you watch any of the fight scenes in the game, the main character uses dragon words spoken as weapons against the dragons, and you can see the visual effect almost like a wind blown from the persons mouth.
Hi Jen, another song from a game with a made up language, which is like to see you take a look at is ‘Sugaan Essena’ by The Hu, this was a commissioned piece by EA for there Star Wars game Jedi: Fallen Order, the band wrote the song in Mongolian first (as a song released later as black thunder) then working with Star Wars linguists, created a new language and sung the song in that language.
Thank you for telling me that I should go back and visit this VoicePlay video - happy I did! 😁
You can teach yourself to throat sing, it's like trying to clear your throat, or making a goat sound, it kinda hurts my throat so idk if I'm doing it right, but I can make a drone sound.
I'm just a musician so I'm not worried about singing voice.
The throat singing if I’m correct is using his second sub harmonic
throat singing can also be used in beatbox
just wanna say that lol
If you liked this you might want to also take a look at the great cover by Malukah, much closer to the original in-game piece and a great singer who, IMHO, should have been given the soundtrack for Skyrim remastered. th-cam.com/video/8rg2vkz72a8/w-d-xo.html
I’m so glad you noticed Geoff’s arpeggios. I don’t know how anyone misses it but geez, it’s gorgeous, and his vocal agility just slays me. Everybody is amazing in this. And yeah, when it ended like that I was “Wait-what? Where’s the rest of the movie??”
Ahaha exactly, movie! I want more!
As an amateur who likes watching pros analyze these things, I often miss things like that in the background. My ear just isn't tuned for it until someone points it out.
I’ve listened to this countless times and this is the first time anyone has pointed that out!! Thank you!!❤
The language they were using was Dovahzul, the language of the dragons, made up specifically for the game. It shoows dedication to what they do to learn the words in an entirely made up language just to sing one song. Eli did it proud with his pronunciation of the words too.
Fus Ro Dah was a ' dragon shout' used in the game to create a blast that pushed back your enemies in combat.
Indeed speaking dovah is not hard but it's just getting that pronunciation correct that can be hard
You just gave me a lot of validation for knowing the Dovahzul lyrics XD
@@ramononate6407 You're welcome. I've played Skyrim for years and even I didn't learn the words.
@@bahumut01 fuz roh dah!
So true. Huge Skyrim fan here.
Geoff's 2 octave arpeggios are the coolest thing I've ever heard him do!
""Geoff the Arpeggiator" has shown up in a couple of different performances, notably "Moana Medley" and "Bang". This is the first time I've heard him doing arpeggios so low, which is impressive. I'm not a big gamer, but the harmonies and that C#1 make this another masterful video! Thanks Jen!
Love Geoff's nickname!
Thank you for noticing that little duet between Geoff and Cesar in the beginning. A lot of peopl don’t notice it. But I love the juxtaposition of Geoff’s (uncharacteristically) rough tones and Cesar’s (uncharacteristically) mellow tones. Usually the thing I notice about Jeff’s face is how smooth it is and that little bit of grit just added to the whole atmosphere. And Cesar usually displays so much personality in his voice and he was nice and mellow and it was beautiful. The combination is just stunning.
Since you mentioned Omar’s almost angelic sound, I want to mention how appropriate that he does it when the words are specifically about the end of evil. That tone really colors the lyric.
Eli steals the show in this one. He could sing hard rock with ease.
Apparently in his younger days, he did.
I feel like Geoff really wanted to score this for the tenors to just …. Cut loose! I LOVE hearing Cesar duet with Geoff, and Omar has just gorgeous tone and texture.
Layne?
Who even knows how…. he does this. And I’d love to know if Geoff and Layne write Layne’s parts together, or if Geoff just knows what Layne can do and says “Here”. I’m so curious… how do you write and arrange for a mind blowing beatboxed? And Eli…. What a mad-beautiful part for him to rock out on. Eli is goals!
Great reaction, thanks. They've been pulling people in as featured performers for years. Some seem to think it's a work-around since they are at 4 members instead of 5 right now, but when they had 5 they sometimes brought in a 6th. Eli arranged a surprising, heart-breaking and exquisite cover of Eleanor Rigby for just 4 voices... Geoff once commented that 'the trick is arranging for the voices you have, not the voices you wish you had.' They do such a magnificent job of playing up each persons voice, and even someone who is brand new ends up sounding like they've been with them for years. (Of course, that also speaks to the quality and professional chops of those they bring in!) . Ashley Diane's first performance with them, in the wild updated cover of "If I were a Rich Man/Girl," is a gorgeous example...
Yes love that! Arrange for the voices you have, so important 😁
Oh, definitely check out If I Were A Rich Man/Girl. It’s another work of art by these guys! Also, I actually like that they keep it at four members, a baritone, tenor, bass, and beatboxer, leaving room in the budget for frequent guest singers. That way we get to hear lots of different, wonderfully talented people with them.
@@lkayh me too! I know they won’t ever get anywhere near my little Podunk town and I’ll never get to see them in person. So I’m going to be really greedy and hope they stay at home and keep producing videos. And Layne wouldn’t be able to continue doing Villains lLair if they go on tour.
@@janetdw I hope that’s what they’re thinking, too. I think sometime during the Quarantine they realized they weren’t going to be touring for the foreseeable future, and decided to up their game with the videos. What they’re putting out these days wouldn’t really be easy to tour with-imagine the costume changes, plus there’s so much layering in the audio-they’d have to play recorded harmonies in live shows or have a much thinner sound. The recordings would detract a bit from the whole acapella experience. Plus some of them have young children, so they may want to stay close to home for awhile anyway. Anyway, like you, I’m not likely to see them in concert, so I’d be bummed if they slowed down the release of these videos.
We'll be waiting for your analysis of Geoff's "Big Bad John" cover.
Yes! That one is outstanding (well, I mean, everything he does in vocals is outstanding...)
i love jennifer impressions of geoff's low notes its so funny lmao
And her beatboxing.
Thanks hahah!
Omar Cordona is the brother of EJ Cordona from Voctave.
Ah I did think 😊
As always, love your reaction to Voiceplay! I loved Geoff's arpeggiation (is that really a word?), but he did a drop just before that, about five notes that had a very romantic sound to it. I'm not a gamer and went into it blind, but wow, is this one good!!
They each have a recording studio at home, they record, the arranger (Geoff or Layne usually) mixes it, sends it to Ed Boyer for the final mix. They put up and take down the sets themselves, sometimes build them as in The Greatest Showman.
I'd love to hear you collaborate with them, but it would mean a trip to Orlando.
Oh nice!!!! 😊
Yeah I remember my choir director telling us that when she was in choir the sopranos was struggling to hit a high note but it was because they kept lifting their heads as in following the notes up. So he told them. When you are going to hit those high notes, point and look to the ground and wa lah, they were able to hit them.
🙌🏼🙌🏼
I love that you're never not amazed with their abilities.
Ahah never!
Oh and u should not stop watching them, they are amazing, their halo theme version will blow ur mind up
I've watched several reactions/analysis of this song, and it's refreshing to see someone really focusing on the vocals, not just and the fact that it's Skyrim, and how close is it to the originals. Loved the video. :)
Ah thank you!
Jennifer you still have not done the other Voiceplay covers- "My mother told me" & "Hoist the Colors" when are we going to see your wonderful reactions to them?
Yes please
And the HALO theme, don't forget that one, it is another video theme that has a fantastic arrangement (which are so good I almost want to say orchestration) and execution. And Wayward Son is another fantastic Voiceplay performance. So so SO good!
Funfact! Cesar is wearing actual REAL chainmail. Which is amazing, and kinda mind blowing. He could have worn fake chain mail that LOOKS real but weighs way less. But the fact he chose to wear the real stuff, and sing in it? Mind blowing!
I also love VoicePlay's dedication to not only their music, but their costumes, backgrounds, and props. Absolutely stunning, and the atmosphere for this video.... Beautiful. It feels like a piece of Skyrim!
Yeah, and it weighed 35 pounds!
Although I think it’s recorded in a studio so I don’t think he was actually singing in it, but it’s still really impressive
Geoff starting off the song with a G#1 into a C#1 because why not? 😂😂
Love your reactions.
I just happened to be on browsing youtube 15 minutes before they debuted this, so I stayed around to watch the premiere. Otherwise, the title and thumbnail wouldn't have been much of an enticement (I confess, it took me forever to listen to their "My Mother Told Me" also for about the same reasons). But I was so glad I did stay to listen, I was blown away by this absolutely stunning arrangement. It's great to have a Voiceplay music video that I can share with my twenty-something son (who could also explain to me what the heck a Dragonborn was). So, I have one list saved to share with him and another for some of their other genres to share with my eighty-something stepmom.
It's a rare day that goes by that I don't say:
"Geoff, WHAT are you doing?"
Followed by: "Geoff, HOW are you doing that?"
Followed by: "Geoff, PLEASE do that again!"
😂😂 very true!
The music for Skyrim is pretty legendary amongst gamers. Jeremy Soule is the composer. It sounds so incredibly epic, like it belongs in the Lord of the Rings. The first time you launch the game and the title screen comes up and that music starts, you find yourself waiting to actually hit Play because you're thinking "what is THIS MUSIC? HOLY CRAP!"
Maybe that was just me. I wasn't a theater kid, I was an orchestra kid.
Its not just you.
I don't know Skyrim either but I've watched this the odd few (hundred) times (like all Voiceplay & Geoff songs) & I always feel like I want to go on a quest at the end. I love Geoff & Cesar together at the beginning but everybody does a fantastic job as always & visually it's superb. Each one becomes my new favourite. You've got to admire VP's ability to work in all styles imagine following this with We Don't Talk About Bruno!!
Oh yes! Love all the different genres they do 😊
Go play it. You wont regret it.
I rather see the ending as they are walking out to begin the quest!
It is a "Call and response". It is so beautiful. Almost with a mixture of gregorian chant. Absolutely genius on the arrangement.
I very much enjoy watching music reactions where the reactor speaks about the techniques used to create sounds. Thank you. It helps me in my own singing (just a hobby singer) and really helps me appreciate the music so much more.
Ah thank you!
Just as you did, when I saw the alert for a new release, I thought, well I don’t know what that is. Unlike Bruno, when I was rushing to get ready for something but stopped to watch anyway. 😊 But I did go back to this. Regardless of whether I am familiar with the song, there’s so much to take in.
You mentioned how much they put into their sets etc. I recall on Patreon a conversation around how much they have accumulated, props and costumes, and what to do with it! They really do go all in.
Great job, again. ❤️ I think everyone enjoys your expressions because we know we are all making the same faces. 😉
Ahah exactly! Very much enjoyed it though 😁 yes, I bet they have a lot of stuff! Thank you 🥰
So glad you analyzed 'Dragonbourne!' I've been waiting for this one. And yes, they should definitely feature you! @VoicePlay
I don’t know Skyrim either, but I still very much enjoy Voiceplay's video because they really go all-in, and almost get the feeling that it could be a scene from a movie ❤️
Definitely!!
Think this is the second or third appearance of Omar Cardona with Voiceplay, notably, Voiceplay's cover of "Carry on my Wayward Son". It's a great song that I'm sure you would like. Anyways, Take Care & God Bless.
BTW, Omar is the brother of EJ Cardona, the outstanding tenor in Voctave.
Omar did Superstition with them as well which was awesome... 😊
Geoff is such a show off. I love it.
IDK, I think that is his signature. He knows we expect it to come but when will it come. Oh the suspense of it all . He's such a tease lol.
Another great reaction, I would love to see you in one of their videos, you would fit in well with Voiceplay.
😱 the dream! Thank you!
MIND BLOWN!!!!!
I don’t play video games either and honestly it doesn’t matter because Voiceplay worked there acapella magic and made this song their own.
The singer with the arrows is the brother if a Voctave tenor.
Yes Omar is the brother to EJ the amazing Tenor of Voctave!
I think we all light up at Geoff’s super-sonic lows, but seeing your face light up when Eli soars is wonderful.
Please watch Geoff's cover of "Shenandoah"...it's masterful
I don't know the game either, not a gamer, but I did know a bit about the game from other people's comment or from looking online. Apparent;y An Imperial barbarian, a Dunmer battlemage, a Bosmer archer, a Breton necromancer, and a Nord Jarl hang out in the Palace of Kings ready to belt out a classic Geoff is an Imperial Barbarian, Cesar a Dunmer (dark elf) Battlemage, Omar a Bosmer (wood elf) Archer, Eli a Breton Necromancer, and Layne a Nord Jarl. Part of the song is in Dovahzul ("Dragon-Voice"), the Dragon Language or Dragonish. created for the game. And the yell Fus Ro Dah! is a dragon shout of power. I love those runs of Geoff too. I don't know if evryone notices it. It's ok, we all feel like we're family of theirs now, they really are people you'd want to know and spend time with.
Ah thanks for this! 😁
The breath is the spirit of the dragon that they can get using power words. They also sing part of the song in Dragon Language which the writer did in one night for the game. The Fus Ra Dah is one of the power words that can push things away. You need to react to their version of Hoist the Colors with Jose Rosario Jr. The song is from the Pirates of the Caribbean
I didn’t see it mentioned but at 13:14 that was Omar taking over that note. He has a breathy falsetto sound in his upper register so they flipped it and brought it forward. Saw a video he did when he was up in NYC when he was doing Broadway. Eli doesn’t do falsetto but his head notes are gaining strength from the early years.
9:19 if you didn’t know, they’re singing in The Dragon Tongue . A fictional language made up by the developers of the game.
Drem yo Lok ("Greetings" in the dragon tongue)
Allow this humble student of The Way of the Voice to translate the Dovahzul, the Dragon Tongue for you
In Dovahzul they sang:
Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin,
Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!
Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan,
Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!
Which translates to:
Dragonborn, Dragonborn
by his honor is sworn
To keep evil forever at bay!
And the fiercest foes rout
when they hear triumph's shout,
Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray!
(As an aside it's brilliant that it was written to rhyme in English and in Dovah. Well done to the composer)
Thank you Jennifer. Great reaction and distraction from work 😆😆😆.
So glad you reacted to this one, it's just epic and I love your insight. I am a gamer, but hadn't played this one. I am now, and enjoying it thoroughly. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!!!
This was great, and much credit should go to the original composer for the game, too, the score is amazing, and of course Geoffs arrangement and their performance here is epic, too. I don't think you have, but their cover of the Halo theme is amazing as well.
Also, interesting fact: the outfit that Caesar is wearing is real chainmail. It’s very heavy.
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I don't know if you game, Jen, but if you do, you really need to play Skyrim. It's like a foreign country you can vacation in, with its own citizens, intrigue, and moral/ethical choices. Oh, did I mention it has dragons? The game music is fantastic, also; this song being just a sample. I've put so many hours into that game and still playing it. Voiceplay come through with another great arrangement; their harmonies are so well-written! Great analysis as well. :)
Geoff is using arpegios. It is so incredible.
WAIT!!! you haven't reacted to their "Hoist the colours" video! I'm kinda surprised- I thought for sure that would have been one of the Voiceplay songs you'd have done!! P L E A S E!
Thanks for reacting. I’m learning from your analysis of voices.
Jenn: why do I try every time?
Me: I love you try every time! I try too!
Nothing quite like seeing Jen try her hand at beatboxing. Lol. Loved this reaction, Jen! Your reactions to Voiceplay are such fun to watch. Will be fun to see how you react to Home Free's Mayday cover, hopefully in the not too distant future. Love your reactions. Keep 'em com'in!
These guys are amazing! I’m going to Disney tonight to see Omar with Epic Live.
I am in love with watching vocal groups (VoicePlay, HomeFree, Voctave). I recently discovered your reactions and enjoy your Analysis. I would suggest “Warriors” by Voiceplay and “Moonshine” by HomeFree.
yes for sure
Enjoyed your analysis
Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you😊
You might enjoy doing We're Good which was Cesar's very first song with VoicePlay and also features Adriana Arellano (Mr. Grinch, Good 4 U, Frozen 2). It's a bit different. Halo is another gaming theme and amazing. Elizabeth Zarkoff (Charismatic Voice) did an interesting reaction and analysis of it with the composer Marty O'Donnell, of the original music. That was an interesting listen. Geoff hits two B0s.
yes, they do sing over the top while filming, it's the only way to make it look realistic while shooting the video. they may only sing at about 80% volume of what they did while recording, but they always sing along properly as if they were performing.
Omar sounds like an angel.
Hey Jennifer, another wonderful reaction. I’m with you never having played the game, however, watching reactions of guys who have…I think they wet themselves watching this 😁😉. I’ll just ditto all the comments. Til next time , stay safe and stay well. 😷😎✌🏻🤟🏻🤙🏻🖖🏻
I'm a happy and content person 98% of the time but you make my bright days even brighter! I just knew you would attempt the low note! I have a question. I've heard you talk often abour onsets. The other day I hears someone mention offsets. If you get the time would you please explain the difference in one of your reactions?
Ah thank you! Yes, I mentioned offsets in a previous video. It’s basically how we come onto and off the notes 😊
Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome weekend ❤
Thank you! And yourself 😁
Subterranean harmonics also FUS RO DAH means Unrelenting Force. Basically using their voice as a powerful push, sending those on the receiving end flying.
How did you know I needed a distraction? Perfect timing, but now Imma have to learn this baseline! I was thinking about you earlier. Not like that! Well, not completely anyway. I was thinking about the time I was using pool paint without enough ventilation. Right as I was about to pass out, it came to me what a kooky mashup "Sledgehammer" and "You Can Leave Your Hat On" would make... Think about it! P.S. This is what happens when I get sleep deprived!
Hahaha oh great! Hope you get your sleep!
Hey there Jennifer! Huge fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭!!! Was hoping if you could react to “The Wellermen, Misty Mountain”. These amazing singers are all bass singers and I feel like you’ll like it!
Peter Hollens and Lindsey Stirling have a collaboration for this... it's just as epic in their flavor of epicness.
Please take a look at another Omar collab, 'Carry On Wayward Son' . So many genres, styles, Rhythms, tones, in it, plus a few Geoff moments.Eli shines. Also it's a bit older, so post Earl, but pre Cesar, with J None, who you saw before.
This is a masterpiece, giving you the mystical vibes and all their voices (separate, but also together) simply pierce through your soul. It releases so many emotions while listening to them. even with your eyes closed, but watching the video while listening amplifies these emotions, wonderful! Every voice is wonderful, but the low and subharmonic voice of Geoff is extra terrestrial! I am a bass (more baritone), trying to get to subharmonics, and he and some others are really my hero's! Also, some parts give me the vibes same as you get from the music of Cirque du Soleil (take Allegria for example), don't you agree?
Anyone else notice the thump at the end as they were walking away ? Well it happened 3x during the video as a thump thump thump sound. Some people pick up on it some don't. I believe it was Layne that did that. He does a live drum solo & makes that same sound. Lane is so under rated.
I loved you face when you first heard Geoffs "dancing" arpeggios. I call them that because the are so light and quick and just dance up and down the scales. I've not played Skyrim (yet) but I get the feeling there are hints throughout that they Know the Dragonborn exist/come because they Are Dragonborn themselves. Can someone who plays the game please let me know if that's correct?
Your microphone placement had me thinking you bought one of those rumble belt things for gamers (I think a company called Woojer makes them) and I was insanely curious about the effect Geoff’s voice would have. 😂
The shouts are how attacks are done in Skyrim ...Dragonborn are especially able to do this .....
You should also react to "Saltatio Mortis feat. Lara Loft - The Dragonborn Comes"!
7:26 that descending vocal scale sounds soooo good.
If you´re a fan of Eli, you have to watch their version of "Kiss" by Prince ^^
I checked your channel list. Maybe I missed it but have you reacted to VoicePlay's cover of My Mother Told Me? Geoff goes even deeper than he did here. I am spoiled.
Ooh I have not 😁
@@JenniferGlatzhofer :) Awesome. Luv ya!
I love seeing you react to Voiceplay! But I would love to see you react to Falling in Reverse: I’m not a Vampire Revamped. The lead singer is crazy talented, and has spent a lot of time mastering his voice. I think you would enjoy the talent and be shocked at what you hear
You missed the FUS ROH DAH part. That comes from Skyrim.
Now every time I see Geoff I expect him to hold a skull in his hand.
Seems natural.
Fantastic reaction. Can you react to VoicePlays song. Warrior (imagine Dragons) please its amazing. Layne beatboxes while playing a violin at the same time xx
Great reaction to an amazing piece. Don't know the Skyrim game either but I really enjoyed it.
Not sure if you picked Geoff going high in the swells at around 10:34 to 10:40. (around 2:45 in the original video). He follows them up for a few seconds.
And there are a few older songs to check out:
Moana medley, the Little Mermaid Medley, Halo theme song, Queen in 5 minutes, If I were a rich man/girl, we're good, Bang, you're a mean one Mr Grinch, Man in the Mirror, Superstition, Just sing. A few to check out.
Also for some more Bass, check out The Bass Gang - 4 bass singers in a Acapella group - really amazing
I don't know if you have reacted to Pentatonix's version of Amazing Grace, but it is awesome
If it wasnt mention it is a theme song and a song by a bard in the video game elder scrolls skyrim. The language is or was a language created specifically for that game. The original song is decent too. Peter Hollens and maluka also did this song too.
Voiceplay's If I was a rich man/woman is worth checking out too!
If you enjoyed hearing them with Omar, "Carry On My Wayward Son" also features him! :)
You have to react to Tomi P. and Casper Fox, singing "Mary did you know".
3:41 "that little vocal fry"
She donno ye :D
You're incredibly knowledgeable and cute as a kitten. How did that happen?
Not quite sure if anyone realizes the significance of the breath during the song. If you watch any of the fight scenes in the game, the main character uses dragon words spoken as weapons against the dragons, and you can see the visual effect almost like a wind blown from the persons mouth.
Please do my mother told me from voice play. So so good
Hi Jen, another song from a game with a made up language, which is like to see you take a look at is ‘Sugaan Essena’ by The Hu, this was a commissioned piece by EA for there Star Wars game Jedi: Fallen Order, the band wrote the song in Mongolian first (as a song released later as black thunder) then working with Star Wars linguists, created a new language and sung the song in that language.
I love Eli´s voice
Lol the skyrim fan in me died a little inside when you said what just happened I’m scared lol fos ro dah
Omar's voice reminded me of Diseny's Tarzan songs
Malukah's The Dragonborn Comes blended with Dovahkiin
Fus Ro Dah! Epic!!
Being able to hit those low notes makes it very difficult getting around in the world.
please react cakra khan cover IRIS GOO GOO DOLL.. I'm sure it won't disappoint
When you click your fingers behind your shoulders, what does it mean?
Pls react to Katrina Velarde and Jessica Villarubin singing I Surrender..thanks in advance
React to Matt Corby - brother ( live on triple j) 👌🏾😁🔥🔥🔥