What did you think of this song? You can see more Voiceplay : bit.ly/3R0D5Ua Other reaction videos by clicking the link bit.ly/ReactionVideoPlaylist Don't forget to give me your suggestion for another song for a reaction and analysis video. Thanks for watching!
I don't know if you've seen it at this point, but The Bass Gang also did a version of this song with Lauren Paley. While Voiceplay balanced the creepiness out a bit with the Disney Haunted Mansion characters, The Bass Gang just went full steam on the creepiness.
Lauren Paley is known as the Stairwell Siren. She sings in her apartment complex’s stairwell to creep her neighbors out. Lots of her stuff is on TikTok. She was a perfect choice for this song and of course VoicePlay killed it.
@@bobcieslinski Please please please do a reaction video of Lauren Paley's ( the Stairwell Siren ) cover song Ave Maria, the full version. You only got a taste of what she can do in this video. She does the most beautiful cover of this song. I have been begging all the reactors to do this but so far no one has. They don't know what they are missing.
@@marshayoung9387 hi Marsha. As much as I would like to get to this my list is pretty long and I’m not sure I can get to it. Thanks for asking though. Just being honest here.
The whole thing is an homage to the Disney Haunted Mansion. Geoff is portraying the Caretaker. Eli is Alexander Nitrokoff, one of the portraits in the Stretching Room (you can see his portrait behind him of his character standing on a keg of dynamite. The character is a Russian ambassador and an anarchist, hence the accent and "explosive" personality). Cesar is fortune teller, Madame Leota, who appears in the Mansion as a ghostly head in a floating crystal ball. Lauren is Constance Hatchaway, the attic bride (she was filmed separately and did her own makeup). Her "hurry back" at the end is part of what a tiny ghostly bride (often called "Little Leota") says as you exit the ride. And Layne is the Hatbox Ghost, whose head disappears from his neck and reappears in the hatbox he's carrying. The bookshelves are a nod to the Mansion's library of ghost stories, all four stretching portraits can be seen to the right, and the portrait in the middle of the scene is Master Gracey, the aging portrait from the Mansion's foyer. Also, Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice) provided some extra spooky background voices.
@@marcch72, F#1 being his lowest chest note. That is 3/4 of an octave lower than an average bass singer and only 2 semitones higher than the lowest note on a bass 4-string bass guitar (bass instruments are always one octave lower than typical bass singing voices) ... so, yeah, I would call that low.
Lauren's high "scream" note is an E♭6 - quite high for a non-opera singer! Lauren's solo version of this song is available on YT, it might be worth a listen or reaction. VoicePlay's minis channel has a video of them "accompanying" Lauren while she sings this song in her stairwell. It gives a very different mood to the song.
Nobody does spooky, creepy Halloween better than Voice Play. From the makeup, costume, background scenery & lighting they do it all. They always make sure their featured vocalist shines. The always put in these little Easter Eggs into their scenery.
This cover and their oogie Boogie cover are my favorite Halloween songs now. The talent to pull off their playfulness and effects is out of this world. You have to wonder how long they practice these
I am always here for Voiceplay and Geoff. The beatboxer, Layne Stein is partners with a former Voiceplay baritone, Tony Wakim, in Pattycake Productions. They do original musical pieces. If you have time for Halloween, try their Bump In The Night, it is awesome.
This is the same set that is used in the PattyCake Productions piece Villains at the Haunted Mansion. The characters are from the ride. Lot of tiny details: -Lauren: her demented eyes turn red just before the banshee. She is semitransparent- you can see embers through her -Layne’s crazy makeup! A LOT if people had here and Geoff mixed up. Lots of black food color in some sort of gel for his teeth. When he laughs, the inside of his mouth is black. -Grim Grinning Ghost busts appear in the bookshelf behind Geoff (who had to crouch the whole time) -Eli is unstable Alexander NITROkoff on a keg of TNT/nitroglycerin (BOOM!) (“stretching” portrait behind him) -Cesar is the medium Madam Leota at the seance table. Was he singing in his head voice?😂 -Elizabeth Zharoff (Charismatic Voice) provided background eerie tones.
Voiceplay also did an instrumental cover of 'The Hall of The Mountain King' with Elizabeth Garozzo - another Halloween-themed one, but that one's more comical than creepy. And of course it goes without saying that it's amazing.
Voiceplay fused this song with elements of Disney's Haunted Mansion. Its creepy, but fun and energetic, and just an absolute treat to the ears. If you want a creepier version, The Bass Gang also just released a version of this song, also featuring Lauren Paley. That version with seriously creep you out and make you uneasy...but it is also brilliant! Have a listen to that next. Lauren has such an amazing voice!
Loved the reaction, thank you! I really was enjoying this, right up to the point where Geoff rumbles 'looking underneath your bed' - goosebumps, followed by Lauren's creepy whispering - shivers, lol! 🙂👍🥺
Now you need to listen to The Bass Gang cover of this song also featuring Lauren Paley. It's also creepy in a whole different way and the arrangement is different. I think you will enjoy it. I love both covers.
I second this! You’d think the fact that both groups did the same song with the same featured singer would invite comparison. But they’re both awesome and completely different! Check it out, Bob!
They have based the characters and the background on Disney's The Haunted Mansion, Geoff knows it well having taken part in that production at Orlando. You can see it as well in the Grim Grinning Ghosts. The original of this song I believe was electronically produced and is very haunting, then Lauren did it in her stairwell to scare her neighbours and it went viral. So when VP decided to do it they asked her to take part and Layne flew to her to film her on a green screen and added it in.
Thanks for the reaction video. This is one of my favourite Voice Play songs. It was interesting that Bass Gang did the same song with Laren Paley. It would be great to see someone with your experience compare both arrangements. They are very different. Once again, thanks for the reaction.
Loved your reaction, thanks! I'd love to hear your reaction to VoicePlay's cover of Warriors, and of Aerosmith's Dream On. If you do, it would be fun to do them in that order. Although the two songs aren't originally connected musically, VoicePlay decided to loosely connect them through the story line. In their vision, Dream On picks up about 2 years after Warriors. Musically - in my opinion - they are two of VP's most spectacular.
Somehow this song in general got by me until last night. VoicePlay _always_ impresses me. Their songs are so fun but so intricately arranged that I have to listen a few times to catch everything. I sought out Lauren's channel and listened to her stairwell version and loved it as well.
Anyone else want Bob to react to VP Hoise The Colours just for keeping track of the arrangement? More seriously, I love the musician's analysis and the details you pick out. Thank you.
Thanks Tessa! I’ve got that one in thr list. It’s so hard to try to get to everything. I wish this was a full time thing for me. But I’ve got a lot of kids at school who need my help learning how to play instruments. I’m glad that people like you are enjoying these videos. It’s makes it worth it. Thanks!
Bob, aside from the other Dimash songs I asked you to react to & the two songs I told you about from Diana Ankudinova, here is another one you will love; react to a singer called Shaman & his song We Will Rise (bring up the subtitles) 😊 Passionate song, great vocals!! I know you will get to them when you can. Thank you 😊
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Great reaction. Thanks for explaining the story. I am curious, do you plan to learn the names of the other great members of the group or just Geoff’s. 😀
VP took the song and placed it in the Haunted Mansion, making use of the characters from the mansion. Such a combination🎃🎃 For an even creepier version of this, take a listen to the Bass Gang, doing it in collaboration with- yes, Lauren Paley. A totally different take on it.
@@bobcieslinski And remember the story behind the song when you watch it. There is a section where the demon has changed their choice of hosts. It’s a very interesting arrangement. And if you watched The Shining or Poltergeist you will see a few little nods to those two terribly scary movies.
I’m going to second the suggestion that you check out The Bass Gang’s version of this same song with Lauren as featured singer. Not because you should compare-they’re really different and super cool, taking nothing away from this really wonderful cover-another Layne Stein bit of #Genius. Great reaction!!
What did you think of this song? You can see more Voiceplay : bit.ly/3R0D5Ua Other reaction videos by clicking the link bit.ly/ReactionVideoPlaylist Don't forget to give me your suggestion for another song for a reaction and analysis video. Thanks for watching!
I don't know if you've seen it at this point, but The Bass Gang also did a version of this song with Lauren Paley. While Voiceplay balanced the creepiness out a bit with the Disney Haunted Mansion characters, The Bass Gang just went full steam on the creepiness.
@@WilBgames I did not get a chance to see it. But hopefully down the road I will get to it.
Lauren Paley is known as the Stairwell Siren. She sings in her apartment complex’s stairwell to creep her neighbors out. Lots of her stuff is on TikTok. She was a perfect choice for this song and of course VoicePlay killed it.
and the Bass Gang also killed it with Lauren in a different style.
I’ll have to check it out Candi thanks!
@@bobcieslinski Please please please do a reaction video of Lauren Paley's ( the Stairwell Siren ) cover song Ave Maria, the full version. You only got a taste of what she can do in this video. She does the most beautiful cover of this song. I have been begging all the reactors to do this but so far no one has. They don't know what they are missing.
@@marshayoung9387 hi Marsha. As much as I would like to get to this my list is pretty long and I’m not sure I can get to it. Thanks for asking though. Just being honest here.
Thank you for this because I was like "I feel like I KNOW this voice"
The whole thing is an homage to the Disney Haunted Mansion. Geoff is portraying the Caretaker. Eli is Alexander Nitrokoff, one of the portraits in the Stretching Room (you can see his portrait behind him of his character standing on a keg of dynamite. The character is a Russian ambassador and an anarchist, hence the accent and "explosive" personality). Cesar is fortune teller, Madame Leota, who appears in the Mansion as a ghostly head in a floating crystal ball. Lauren is Constance Hatchaway, the attic bride (she was filmed separately and did her own makeup). Her "hurry back" at the end is part of what a tiny ghostly bride (often called "Little Leota") says as you exit the ride. And Layne is the Hatbox Ghost, whose head disappears from his neck and reappears in the hatbox he's carrying. The bookshelves are a nod to the Mansion's library of ghost stories, all four stretching portraits can be seen to the right, and the portrait in the middle of the scene is Master Gracey, the aging portrait from the Mansion's foyer. Also, Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice) provided some extra spooky background voices.
Geoff decided to hit us with a C#1 subharmonic at the end. His ability to sustain those subharmonics on pitch is amazing.
I agree John. I think most singers voice would crack or get wavy but not his it’s solid and strong.
He can already hit low notes without subharmonics
@@marcch72, F#1 being his lowest chest note. That is 3/4 of an octave lower than an average bass singer and only 2 semitones higher than the lowest note on a bass 4-string bass guitar (bass instruments are always one octave lower than typical bass singing voices) ... so, yeah, I would call that low.
I LOVE that they used haunted mansion characters to make it familiar and kinda family but still spooky. this is my favorite version
It is pretty good. Creepy for sure.
Lauren's high "scream" note is an E♭6 - quite high for a non-opera singer!
Lauren's solo version of this song is available on YT, it might be worth a listen or reaction.
VoicePlay's minis channel has a video of them "accompanying" Lauren while she sings this song in her stairwell. It gives a very different mood to the song.
Thanks for thr info!
Don't say -6 please just say Eb6 because it makes it look like it was like 8 and a half octaves below a C2...
@@Guest.7289_2 The extra "-" was a typo - corrected now.
I love that at the end, they did a harmonic version of “Grim Grinning Ghosts”.
Nobody does spooky, creepy Halloween better than Voice Play. From the makeup, costume, background scenery & lighting they do it all. They always make sure their featured vocalist shines. The always put in these little Easter Eggs into their scenery.
I love that you looked up the story behind the song. I didn't know that! So cool.
Thanks! Yeah it’s a creepy story.
This cover and their oogie Boogie cover are my favorite Halloween songs now.
The talent to pull off their playfulness and effects is out of this world.
You have to wonder how long they practice these
It has to be a lot of time Denise. They are so polished with every song.
I am always here for Voiceplay and Geoff. The beatboxer, Layne Stein is partners with a former Voiceplay baritone, Tony Wakim, in Pattycake Productions. They do original musical pieces. If you have time for Halloween, try their Bump In The Night, it is awesome.
Thanks Llona for the suggestions and for watching and commenting! Geoff’s voice is unreal. Those Low notes just blow me away.
This is the same set that is used in the PattyCake Productions piece Villains at the Haunted Mansion. The characters are from the ride.
Lot of tiny details:
-Lauren: her demented eyes turn red just before the banshee. She is semitransparent- you can see embers through her
-Layne’s crazy makeup! A LOT if people had here and Geoff mixed up. Lots of black food color in some sort of gel for his teeth. When he laughs, the inside of his mouth is black.
-Grim Grinning Ghost busts appear in the bookshelf behind Geoff (who had to crouch the whole time)
-Eli is unstable Alexander NITROkoff on a keg of TNT/nitroglycerin (BOOM!) (“stretching” portrait behind him)
-Cesar is the medium Madam Leota at the seance table. Was he singing in his head voice?😂
-Elizabeth Zharoff (Charismatic Voice) provided background eerie tones.
Voiceplay also did an instrumental cover of 'The Hall of The Mountain King' with Elizabeth Garozzo - another Halloween-themed one, but that one's more comical than creepy. And of course it goes without saying that it's amazing.
Check it out on my channel Maerahn. I did that one. Thanks for watching!
looks like layne had th most fun...amazing transfrmation +innovative perc
Voiceplay fused this song with elements of Disney's Haunted Mansion. Its creepy, but fun and energetic, and just an absolute treat to the ears. If you want a creepier version, The Bass Gang also just released a version of this song, also featuring Lauren Paley. That version with seriously creep you out and make you uneasy...but it is also brilliant! Have a listen to that next. Lauren has such an amazing voice!
Thanks Lynda!
Loved the reaction, thank you! I really was enjoying this, right up to the point where Geoff rumbles 'looking underneath your bed' - goosebumps, followed by Lauren's creepy whispering - shivers, lol! 🙂👍🥺
Thanks for the kind words Suzy! It creeped me out especially Lauren’s ending.
Now you need to listen to The Bass Gang cover of this song also featuring Lauren Paley. It's also creepy in a whole different way and the arrangement is different. I think you will enjoy it. I love both covers.
Thanks Mandy!
I second this! You’d think the fact that both groups did the same song with the same featured singer would invite comparison. But they’re both awesome and completely different! Check it out, Bob!
Nice reaction. Fun fact, the flying ghosts were voiced by Elizabeth Zharov of the Charismatic Voice channel
Someone else told me that. How cool for her. She’s awesome!
They have based the characters and the background on Disney's The Haunted Mansion, Geoff knows it well having taken part in that production at Orlando. You can see it as well in the Grim Grinning Ghosts. The original of this song I believe was electronically produced and is very haunting, then Lauren did it in her stairwell to scare her neighbours and it went viral. So when VP decided to do it they asked her to take part and Layne flew to her to film her on a green screen and added it in.
Bob, your reactions are always great xx Thanks! And also, you seem like the nicest guy on the entire planet ✌️
Thanks Luna for the kind words! You made my day!
On Lauren's channel there's a very nice non spooky video, where she bids farewell to her vacant apartment singing,
Ave Maria.
Thanks for the reaction video. This is one of my favourite Voice Play songs. It was interesting that Bass Gang did the same song with Laren Paley. It would be great to see someone with your experience compare both arrangements. They are very different. Once again, thanks for the reaction.
Thanks for thr comment and kind words!
Loved your reaction, thanks! I'd love to hear your reaction to VoicePlay's cover of Warriors, and of Aerosmith's Dream On. If you do, it would be fun to do them in that order. Although the two songs aren't originally connected musically, VoicePlay decided to loosely connect them through the story line. In their vision, Dream On picks up about 2 years after Warriors. Musically - in my opinion - they are two of VP's most spectacular.
Thanks Aurora for thr kind words and awesome suggestions! I’ll add them to thr ever growing list.
Somehow this song in general got by me until last night. VoicePlay _always_ impresses me. Their songs are so fun but so intricately arranged that I have to listen a few times to catch everything. I sought out Lauren's channel and listened to her stairwell version and loved it as well.
Such an awesome song and it’s nice to hear from you again PaleHorse. I just recorded their Michael Jackson cover. Can’t wait to get that one out.
Anyone else want Bob to react to VP Hoise The Colours just for keeping track of the arrangement? More seriously, I love the musician's analysis and the details you pick out. Thank you.
Thanks Tessa! I’ve got that one in thr list. It’s so hard to try to get to everything. I wish this was a full time thing for me. But I’ve got a lot of kids at school who need my help learning how to play instruments. I’m glad that people like you are enjoying these videos. It’s makes it worth it. Thanks!
@@bobcieslinski absolutely, man. Your time is limited and the kids come first.
There is also a sixth singer in this, Elzabeth Zarhof (The Charismatic Voice) voiced the flying ghosts in the latter part of the video
Did she really? I didn’t know that. How cool. She is very good.
Love this creepy song. It was fine so well and not just the amazing vocals! The facial expressions grab me every time, particularly Lauren's!
Super awesome and super creepy.
Could you react to the "Ding Dong (Hide and Seek)" version done with Lauren Paley and the Bass Gang?
Have you seen this song by The Base Gang? It also features Lauren, and is far creeper than the Voiceplay cover.
I haven’t seen it yet.
What's interesting about watching this is you can tell who's been on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland and who hasn't.
very good for hallowe’en 💀👻🏴❤️
Great reaction
Thanks Jacky!
@@bobcieslinski
You're very welcome ☺️
Bob, aside from the other Dimash songs I asked you to react to & the two songs I told you about from Diana Ankudinova, here is another one you will love; react to a singer called Shaman & his song We Will Rise (bring up the subtitles) 😊 Passionate song, great vocals!! I know you will get to them when you can. Thank you 😊
I’ve been trying to get to them. Diana was on the list for recording this weekend but I ran out of time. Her video is still next.
@@bobcieslinski Yeeeaaah!!! 😊
Bob, to make it easy for you, here are the links to Diana Ankudinova;
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th-cam.com/video/kt78je5hD0k/w-d-xo.html
Shaman
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Dimash
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There is a another one with Lauren Paley with the base gang singing hide n seek
Didn't know that story...creep factor multiplied!
Me too
Lauren is featured again with the Bass Gang’s cover of this same song. It’s even more epic than this version.
The characters are based on characters from disney's Haunted mansion, as is the background
Yep
Try The Bass Gang version of this, way more creepy. (I like this better though)
Great reaction. Thanks for explaining the story. I am curious, do you plan to learn the names of the other great members of the group or just Geoff’s. 😀
Hey Linda, check out my other videos of theirs and you will hear more names. Thanks for thr kind words!
Bass gang version next?
VP took the song and placed it in the Haunted Mansion, making use of the characters from the mansion. Such a combination🎃🎃
For an even creepier version of this, take a listen to the Bass Gang, doing it in collaboration with- yes, Lauren Paley. A totally different take on it.
Thanks Carina for the info!
@@bobcieslinski And remember the story behind the song when you watch it. There is a section where the demon has changed their choice of hosts. It’s a very interesting arrangement. And if you watched The Shining or Poltergeist you will see a few little nods to those two terribly scary movies.
@@janetdw not a scary movie kinda guy. I’ll miss those references.
@@bobcieslinski me neither, but I still recognized Freddy Kruger, Elvira, Beetlejuice Dracula etc.
@@janetdw I would too. Nice to meet a fellow non scary movie person. We are a minority.
laurens version hs been used by thBassGang, pl review that
Sheeesh
I’m going to second the suggestion that you check out The Bass Gang’s version of this same song with Lauren as featured singer. Not because you should compare-they’re really different and super cool, taking nothing away from this really wonderful cover-another Layne Stein bit of #Genius.
Great reaction!!
Thanks lkayh!
it's quite a hair-rising cover .... oh, nevermind
Lol
just a so so song to me. Not impressed
Can you do Home Free's newest songs: Don't Laugh at me and Save the World
I’ll add that one to the list thanks!
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