Viking A cappella! VoicePlay's "Valhalla Calling" finally gets analyzed!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Have you figured out yet that I love VoicePlay? I've been saving this one for a while since it came out, and I finally had the chance to tackle "Valhalla Calling" - especially given the original composition is from my good friend Gavin Dunne aka the Miracle of Sound! I am familiar with Assassins Creed, and have seen Kirk playing through this one specifically, but more than anything is the music. I'm excited to see how this composition goes!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to VoicePlay performing "Valhalla Calling" from Assassin's Creed for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Great vid, Elizabeth 🙂 Writing a song that so many people want to cover has been a wild, bumpy journey. It has had upsides and also a few downsides; both in the business realm and in the more creative & personal realm. It has at times been a lot for a 100% independent creator to learn about & deal with, lol.
But for me the good parts have mostly outweighed the not-so-fun parts, due to the simple joy of having inspired people. My 2020 Nordic folk-inspired original version will always be my favorite as I have such an emotional attachment to it, but the Voiceplay cover was definitely one of the most creative & interesting ones I heard
You wrote pure brilliance. Being of Swedish descent, it has always hit me in the ancestry, so to speak.
@@johndeeregreen4592 Glad to hear that 🙂
@@miracleofsound hey! can i ask you something?
what is your opinion on the rap segment? did you like that addition?
My dad introduced me to your music, and has your entire Playlist going as the background music of his life.
Nothing beats your duet with Peyton. It will forever be the best version of this song. Your compositions are incredible and always transport me to a different place. This song in particular always energizes me when I'm low or tired.
I love in the beginning when Geoff drops into that low note and holds it until his solo part
For the music nerds out there that is a B0.
That B0 is sick lol
That’s a b0. Insane
@@matthewireland1125 let’s call it what it is, a Viking war horn…
LOVED that note!
I love how Elizabeth just can't stop laughing while pausing randomly just to laugh even more.
This sparks joy XD
then you didn't watch and listen... the times Elizabeth laughed were when the Bass singer was audible and dropping his range to levels that barely seem human... showing how incredible this guy's range and ability are... Elizabeth even gave you a clue, the first time she laughed, she apologised and said why...
@@jetsetuk, there is that, too, but she just has a shear love of music and performance. I’ve seen her get as giddy over others in previous reactions. It’s just more often with Geoff because he’s a human Hitachi magic wand; the lows tickle just right…
Yeah, it's always a joy to watch how much fun she has in these reactions, especially on the Voiceplay songs.
She is the Queen of Giggle😁
"I just feel like the heavens broke loose and showered down a cappella goodness. ONE MORE TIME!"
Exactly how I felt when this was released. The Norse gods of music have arrived and blessed us.
He's a little known fact -- Vikings used to rap. It was called flyting, so was pretty epic to see it used in this arrangement.
Would you say they had Epic Rap battles?
They had
Word 👍🏻
@@brianleclaire5886OF HISTORY
Your laugh at Geoff's super low notes comes across as a delighted fangirl giggle.😂
I missed your Geoff giggles! Miracle of Sound gave this 10 raised alehorns out of 10. There are so many amazing parts that its hard to pick a favorite. I love Geoff's crazy lows with his smirk. I love Eli's rock god through the roof notes. I love hearing Layne sing and his crazy vocal percussion. I love J and his rap was on point. I love Cesar putting his whole self into this and the video ending as he slaps his fist on his palm is just pure perfection!
My 8 year old son and I are OBSESSED with this song. I love that you mentioned the high wailing because from the very beginning my son said “mom that’s my favorite part” ❤❤
You should see if Gav, aka Miracle of Sound (the one who wrote the original Valhalla Calling), would be willing to do an interview/podcast with you. He’s such a talented singer/songwriter, and I think it’d be a really interesting conversation.
His recent collaboration "trio" video of this song is my absolute favorite version.
@@valkyrie1066yes. @thatbassvoice adds so much depth to it.
@wegwieser007 HE SOOOO DOES THOUGH RIGHT?! Like..I can't listen to songs the same way anymore lmao If he's not in it, gtfo😂. He adds something we didn't know we were missing and you just can't go back after hearing what he brings to a song lol.
I had given up hope that she'd analyze this one... what a pleasant surprise 😊
I didn't expect MiracleOfSounds Valhalla Calling get acapella cover. Glad you're reacting to at least one version of this song, it's one of his most popular ones.
Edit: did not expect the rap segment there.
While I like this, I'm still partial to Gav's original version :)
@@cron991 ❤
@@cron991 IMO it's different enough that I just absolutely love them both. Especially the Duet one with Peyton though.
@@cron991 Original, Metal, Duet, Trio, they're all good. Original is still the best and the one I listen too the most. The Duet version with Payton Parish is a close second,
@@CarBENbased The duet with Peyton really is very good, the energy they both bring to it is amazing and can really get the blood and imagination going when you listen to it.
You're the first reactor I've seen catch Eli reach up to Asgard for that note at the end! Everyone else overlooks it, my jaw was on the floor when I first heard that banshee that possessed him!
Geoff's smirk when he drops into didgeridoo-mode... lol...
😅
he knows how much he gets people shakin' from his Geoff-Quakes. XD
And Geoff proves once again that his voice is FM. Freaking Magic!
Complete side note. Missed your voiceplay and geoff reactions. You zeal and absolute joy in what yhry produce is totally infectious, and you catch things that i missed. I always notice something new when i watch your reactions whether or not you mention or notice it. You are awesome. Please tell me you are going to catch up on the recent stuff they came out with. 😊😊😊
Also, Geoff’s I See Fire cover is yet another must watch
Amen. Waiting for her to do that one. Hopefully she will forget metal for a minute and follow up with the Misty one she covered. Make’s since for her to react to both you would think
I See Fire is a masterpiece.
I've so missed you covering VoicePlay! I was waiting for that moment when J. started rapping - the look on your face pretty much summed up how I felt when I heard it.
I usually despise rapping but literally love this. J None has been back a lot lately. He is so so good
@@melissastruxness512 I usually despise the lyrics and denigration rap is known to have. The same can be said for some of the other genres also, just not as much. For me it totally depends on the story, meaning, and language used.
So happy to see you react to this. To answer your question, Layne does the sound of the door creaking the foot step sounds. He is amazing with the sounds he can make. They out do themselves every time! I cannot stop watching this, it is amazing!! Geoff hits 3 B0's! Eli has become the Asgardian god of rock, Layne is a beatboxing god, Cesar has become a Berserker, and J None has shown us that rap indeed belongs in acapella! And Miracle of Sound gave this 10 out of 10 raised ale horns!! Great reaction! This from the Assasins Creed Valhalla video game, but that rap is all J None!!
Starting from when he came back for "Nothing Else Matters", I have been convinced that J-None's voice has distinctly matured during his time with the military, so far.
It definitely has. And just compare his rap here to the one in Superstition!
I am glad to see someone (and many more in the comments) enjoy this version. I was just in a rabbit hole of people who decried it as "inauthentic" so this is a nice palete cleanser. Really, we know that all modern "Viking" is clearly ahistorical...and we do have a roughly contemporary Scandinavian song (from 1300...so a little too late) with musical notation in only one case that I know of (called "Drømde mik en drøm i nat"). It sounds sort of "typically medieval" with no drums, no throat singing, nothing very unusual. Really the question is "Is this a good song" which this take on Valhalla Calling clearly is.
I don’t think I’ve *ever* heard Elizabeth giggle and laugh so much! That was waaay too much fun to watch.
Eli's solo was absolutely incredible
That's up in the rarified air of the most famous female belters around. Seriously impressive, Eli!!
I wouldn't be surprised if Eli was secretly in a rock band based on his solo in this song XD
@@sharkbait6938 I think Elizabeth has mentioned before that his vocal upbringing has rock roots... I think she mentioned it in her cover/analysis of Nothing Else Matters by Voiceplay? :)
@@sharkbait6938Eli has fronted a few different rock bands. Theres a video about it floating around on TH-cam somewhere.
@@DrPaul-xf4nothe one where he sings Superstitious?
Geoff can shatter shields with just his voice - that's why they had him be the war horn in this one.
Never heard of VoicePlay but I'm interested! Love this song in all its variations; I love their harmonies. A big fan of Pentatonix too. The Norse reenactor in me likes it rougher, (trilogy) but the musical me appreciates the smoothness of the harmonies. Yes, I'm 63 and I still go camping in the summer "dressed like that" as my parents used to say. I heard if you're not grown up by 50, you don't have to. I'm goin' with it! With any luck, I'll be making armor for my grandchildren......
Geoff isnt singing, he´s playing the Gjallarhorn
Gotta admit, this is one of my all time favorites of this group, it is absolutely genius and a piece of musical art
Im so excited to see your reaction to Geoffs I see fire cover. Its just incredible like his songs always are, but there are some parts i didnt excpect him to do. You will love it :)
I don’t know how you’ve made it so long without listening to this song! You need to do “7 Nation Army” soon! ❤️
Agree!! 7 nation Army and I See Fire
Cesar and Eli just turned into real vikings for this one. You can't change my mind.
Might have to check them for axes the next time they head into England.
Pretty sure Eli's always been a viking. But I am loving hearing more grit and bite in both of their voices!
Geoff too.
Geoff going full Gjallarhorn is definitely my favorite part of this song
The gjallarhorn was used to summon enemies and allies of hiemdall and I’m sure that just how good they are voice play has definitely ruffled a few feathers over the years
Never heard that song before. AWESOME!!!!! My neighbors are digging it too. My cats not so much. The deep bass scares them for some reason. :) I'm gonna blow a speaker if I keep cranking it up.
The heaven broke not to bring us a cappella goodness, but because VoicePlay made themselves worthy of being picked up by the valkyries to go to Valhalla and sit amongst the Norse gods❤
I'm so glad to see Elizabeth back at it with reacting and analyzing VoicePlay, not to mention giggling over Geoff's low notes (I've missed that specific giggle), and I hope to see some catching up to both VoicePlay and Geoff in the near future 🤞🤞
I would love to see your analysis of Geoff's I See Fire! (Please!)😉
Amen
Glad to see another Voiceplay reaction from you, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth always makes me fall in love with music every day whenever I listen to it! Thanks again!
I absolutely love the creative risks VoicePlay is taking. Tackling some of these songs has really pushed the envelope for them and it shows just what they're capable of individually and as a group. Go back and listen to some of their songs when Eli first started and compare them to now--WOW. They were always great, but here lately they've been adding the exclamation points not just vocally but with set design, arrangement, costuming, etc. And credit to their hidden member Ed Boyer for his mixing genius.
Voiceplay goes to the next level like a person climbing an endless staircase. They're insane.
Thank you for getting to this one at last! FYI - The costumes and makeup were essentially the same as for 'My Mother Told Me' - Cesar is wearing the robe that Jose wore in that one, Eli did the backgrounds in Unreal Engine again, the difference was that this was filmed in a VR studio with huge LED screen walls, rather than using 'green screen' - and the studio AC was down, so it was in the 90's during filming!
Can't wait for you to react to Geoff's latest from the Hobbit, so the return of the 'characters' from 'Misty Mountains Cold'..! 😊
I have been waiting for this one because I knew you were going to love it. Now I can't wait to see your reaction to Geoff's cover of I See Fire.
Impatiently waiting here!!
Nobody...And I mean NOBODY does an analysis like you!!! You are amazing. The best part is I learn so much and hear so many more things after listening to you break down a song. It took an incredible song to another level after you do your thing with it.
I’ve been waiting for this reaction forever. I’ve refreshed your page daily waiting for it
Eli is a friend of mine! He is amazing as is the group. He comes from a rock background and is ridiculously talented.
If this one hits you, check out their cover of In the Air Tonight.... This mix of singers is TRULY their power group.
I’ve been hooked on this song for months. NEVER EVER getting tired of it. I love love love how excited you get over this because I’ve felt the same every time I listen to it and you professionally break it down to make me appreciate it even more. Thank you!!
We got to the rarely spotted highly giggles Elizabeth. 😂
These guys never disappoint.
Rock god Eli singing in Valhalla makes me wish that that I could spend eternity listening to Eli as the skald in Odin's Halls.
Belting Cesar is one of my favorite Casars. 😍
I didn't realize how much I missed your giggles and enthusiastic reactions until today! Welcome back to VoicePlay & Geoff rabbit holes!
They always outdo themselves. Makes you think they can't get any better, and they still do!! They're so amazing! 🤯🔥.
I think you have some VP/G catching up to do, and I hope you do it soon. I really enjoy and love your reactions! 😍
I’m brand new to this genera literally just since last week. But I am already obsessed with Geoff and VoicePlay. Obsessed. In love love with this song. I had not heard it before this so I will be prejudiced if I ever hear the original.
“The way he sometimes coughs up a hairball for effect” 😂😂😂😂
Now please do some songs performed by Miracle of Sound! I'm conflicted about loads of people now in some way hearing his work, but not performed by him. He is SO good!!
when the deep voice kicked at the start i immediately got goosebumps. what a song !
Interesting... As VoicePlay went to their next level, you followed into YOUR next level! Your reaction was fanTASTIC!! !! I have been SO waiting for your insight and analysis!! Thank you.
I'm glad you finally got to this one, I was so excited when it came out for you to analyze it bc I knew you'd love it! 💜💜
I feel like I’ve waited forever to see your reaction this, but it was worth the wait. The song is amazing in and of itself, but your top-notch analysis takes it to another level. Thanks!
Charismatic Voice. Aptly named. So much joy watching your reactions.
Was so stoked to see you analyze this. I believe this is a perfect example of them doing a piece that extensively shows off each individual’s extremes. Geoff down to a B zero several times, Eli blasting that intense rock tenor and stretching his voice way up, Layne extending his vocal percussion, Cesar showing some grit and ability to belt, and J-None rapping. It’s like they figured out what each person’s most badass thing they could pull off and made an arrangement with it all. “Ear Candy” galore, their most intense song and I’m ready run through a wall.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your take on this amazing piece. Thank you.
I have really missed you reacting to both VoicePlay and Geoff! Welcome back!!! 😃
Another vocal coach I enjoy, The Fairy Voice Mother, compared Eli’s high wail to several well-known female wailers (such as Whitney Houston). He pretty much hits the same notes.
Elizabeth, you took all four of the evers to get around to reacting to this one, but I'm so grateful that you finally did. Excellent analysis as always, and thanks for doing this one!
Yay. I have been waiting for you to react to this forever. And it was amazing. The door sound was done by Layne.
Elizabeth took so long getting around to this I was beginning to fear that she was completely lost to the metal-heads!😁
Right?? I worry she will nevertheless never get to Geoff’s I See Fire😢
Hardly any Home Free reactions now either. :(
I'd still prefer if she did a video of Miracle of Sound 'proper', but heyho :)
Thankfully not, though I do like a bit of metal myself. I am waiting now with baited breath to see what she thinks of Voiceplay's version of Phil Collins 'In the Air Tonight'.
This IS Metal !!!! 😂 Metal doesn't need distorted guitars. Metal is a...what's the word?...Mood? Atmosphere? I'm not sure. But Metal music has always been about theme and aggressive delivery.
Where from here.....Seven Nation Army and In the Sir Tonight and of course I see fire from Geoff!!!!
I See Fire should have been already. Very disappointed it was not done last week
@@melissastruxness512 I would love to see her cover Geoff's, but Elizabeth can't get to every VP and Geoff video like other reactors can - she has a miles long request list for hundreds of artists. That she gets to any VP and Geoff stuff at all is awesome and testament to the fact that she likes them so much.
J was chopping along between double and triple time. Chopping is a midwest style of rap that emphasizes speed and clarity of pronunciation. As a Kansas boy I have a preference for the style. I grew up listening to Tech N9ne and his associates, they are the gold standard for choppers. And J is damn good.
Right around the 12:30 mark on your video, that was Eli's "Floki" from their last Viking song, "My Mother Told Me."
On top of the suggestion for Geoff's "I See Fire" cover for the return of his dwarves, Voiceplays cover of "Seven Nation Army" has had a similar effect...
I know I’m late in this, but I am obsessed with the song and VoicePlay delivers 100% goodness with this song OMG well done guys. by the way, Elizabeth, you just got a new subscriber with this video. I love how excited you are what does video.
I've listened to this song countless times and yet you always manage to point things out I miss and teach me something. Even just watching along with you my brain becomes more acutely aware of all the subtleties that I miss in just a casual listen. Thank you for all that you do!
I have always loved Elizabeth's infectious enthusiasm. It's what separates her from every other reaction TH-camr I've ever seen. She is positively brimming with emotion in the most wonderful way!
I love how we're so accustomed to Geoff's bass marvels, that we completely ignore his sustained low note during the rap.. it's like "meh, it's Geoff, he sings low.. moving on"
Oh man. This brought out the animal instincts. Does something to my belly. Love the reaction for sure.
The sheer joy on your face when you listen to music…and your laughs. Are why I stay subscribed to you out of all the voice teacher channels out there. Plus you feel about music how I feel about visual arts lol.
It is a joy to see you REACT and have so much fun as this. Good weren't they.
Goeff gives me chills all the time with headphones, good lord. i had a shiver down my spine because of it and i have listened to it before
I saw them shortly after they became VoicePlay! Originally 425. I love how much they’ve evolved! Love your reactions!!!!
Now i wait patiently for your take on their next two... 'Seven Nation Army' and 'In the Air Tonight'.... and you thought they couldnt get any better, bless your heart... 😅
Great reaction, their cover is so impressive and addictive! Especially Eli's high part flabbergasted me. This why I would have wished that you would have elaborated on the high "wailing" technique, how he has done it, mouthshape etc.
I really like the original (great job Miracle Of Sound!) but VoicePlay matches it well and of course the video is great (maybe not viking realistic in detail but this is a GAME for heavens sake). I can listen to it over and over again without being tired of it...and yes, I go on singing Valhalla calling me for at least a week after...everytime. 😄 I haven´t heard all production from VoicePlay but from what I have heard this is totally the best!
I found it fascinating to listen to the other members during the rap part. Everything is just so perfect!
I love how Elizabeth says “coughs up a hairball” 🤪😄
I'm never gonna be able to listen to Disturbed now without laughing 😂
It's an awesome song and arrangement, but did you catch the visual story they told in that video?
The main VP members start out in Valhalla with Jay in Midguard. He is shown facing an advancing enemy hoard. Then he joins the rest in Valhalla, and then they all go back to fight the enemy.
I think that story is at least as entertaining as the sound and main song.
When Voice Play does Viking music is it just the best sound ever!
So delightful and next level reaction from my favorite reactor. Thank you for pointing out the extra special moments of VoicePlay's arrangement.
Watching Elizabeth giggle and fully enjoy this video was my feel food video of the week. Been waiting for this one.
I'm so glad you made this video, have heard so many versions of this song. But with Voiceplay, there's nothing else like it!
Just like other superior athletes, VoicePlay push their bodies to new levels with music like this. It's really exhilarating to watch. The oldest instrument of humanity still being pushed to new heights. Who better to help us appreciate it than Elizabeth!
This made my day. I’m fact, helped me ignore for a time a very not fun weekend. So glad you got to this!! Maybe one of the guys will sit down and do another interview with you! J None or Eli or Ceaser… they are due. Lol
Absolutely loved this video analysis and the source video, such chills, instantly became my favorite cover song of the year.
An amazing arrangement! Odin would be proud to hear them echoing the halls of Val Halla!
I goosebumped on that last chord
I've been so excited for you to react to this song since it came out. I'm not even halfway through and even if it stopped here I couldn't be disappointed.
I think this is Cesars best yet, really showcased him superbly.
That’s one of the greatest things I’ve heard from VoicePlay to date, and it looks like one of the most fun reactions you’ve done in a while. Pity I was literally asleep during the premiere.
More Viking music? Well, Feuerschwanz has had a few new releases lately. You may not be ready for ‘Berzerkermode’. 😂
It's fun to watch you get so overwhelmed with some of the songs you watch. I really enjoy Geoff. His base is always amazing.
An a-capella band I also really enjoy is a band called " Bass Gang". The band is formed out of 4 Bass singers.
Eli is singing the high parts in this one. Also fun to note: Eli did all the GFX, and there was no green screen. They shot the video on a professional sound stage with an absolutely MASSIVE LED screen behind them (which is why occasionally the background looks pixelated).
Jay wrote the rap for the cover and blew it out of the water.
And Geoff never got out of the 0 octave range the whole song, while Eli took use the the upper reaches of the vaults of the sky. Caesar stuck mostly around the Tenor range while occasionally jumping up to the Alto, or sipping into high Baritone.
Finally, Layne did ALL the sound effects via beatbox… including the door.
Actually the writing of the rap is credited to Alfredo Austin. He also wrote J's rap in "Superstition".
The best breakdown on the internet that I have heard. It is easy to miss something I. This very complex rendering of the song and to have all the elements picked up, only increases my appreciation of this version. This technical breakdown, along with the personal reaction, normally one or the other, is by far the best on the internet. My history with a cappella is very limited, but this just blows away that history and any previous experiences. Voices become the orchestra. Together, they produce a sound that not only blends through harmonies, but that can sustain the individual grit too, whilst exhibiting personal talent in a perfect group, from the base to the top notes. And then, there are ‘noises’ that compliment the singing voices, which along with the background, costumes and make up are defined and melded in post production to produce nothing short of a masterful epic, that is a masterpiece.
Not a singer but a deep bass all my life.
So good to hear deep bass lauded even when it is not at the deep bass limit.
I knew you would enjoy this one. Voiceplay knocked it out of the park.
Thanks for a great reaction, full of emotion and admiration!
i've listened to this several times and never caught the breath sounds. that's so cool!
So glad to see you getting to this one Elizabeth, it was a genuine joy to watch your reaction! I agree that Voiceplay should do more Viking music: I for one would love to see them spin off of something crazy like an Amon Amarth song. Don't know if that's technically possible, but if anyone can pull it off it's these guys!