Blackbird | The Beatles | Bass Singer Cover
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"Blackbird" OPB The Beatles.
Music Written by Sir Paul McCartney & John Lennon
This version of Blackbird was produced/ arranged/sung (singed?) by yours truly, please be kind on the upper harmony parts, I do my very best.
Audio Mix by The masterful Ed Boyer.
Thanks again for watching, keep looking for the light, & stay tuned...
BY THE WAY - I know I'm going to get a lot of comments about how I should open my mouth when I sing. YEAH YEAH YEAH, I get it. But my wife and I filmed this in my living room at night when my son was asleep so I was literally whispering this whole song (hence the very closed mouth). He kept waking up and yelling "DADDY, IS THAT BLACKBIRD!?" And I kept saying, "YES, NOW GO TO SLEEP OR THE TOILET MONSTERS WILL EAT YOU".
Toilet monsters are scary and they'll get you if you don't flush. Just saying.
![Paul McCartney Blackbird [HD 1080p] (Good Evening New York City)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1MVMkRZ_Ajc/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks for all the kind words - you guys are the BEST! Stay tuned, there's something spooky coming soon...
Y E S.
Looking forward to it :)
Thank YOU for this! Look forward to seeing what comes next! 😊
I'll be waiting!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
YEEEESS! Keep it comming champ!
How can one human have such an amazing range, cashmere-soft tone, and also look like he'd hug anyone who needs a hug?
Idk but Im glad he does
the sound *is* the hug.
Dimash has a range that won't quit but not this low. lol
Tim Foust has a 5 octave range.
@@karlijnlike4lane yes!
Basses are so often overlooked (everyone loves them but rarely give them the melody).
Every voice part needs a champion ! Geoff gets my vote . Great musician, great voice and all round decent guy without an inflated ego complex. Quite rare these days.
Thicc notes best notes
This guy has truly been blessed with an outstanding vocal range! Well done. If music be the food of love, play on Geoff!
he calls himself a baritone with a large bass range, its insane!
In Georgian polyphonic singing, it is often the low voices that lead the melody.
He gets my vote for Bass, Baritone, Tenor and Alto
Just watched this for the first time in 2023. That little lift on free was an amazing touch. It felt like the word was simultaneously floating and soaring. You gave this song such a gentle touch. My brain is conjuring up images of water the longer I think about the dynamics, like they are slowly dipping in and out of a deep, cool, calm pool in a distant cave; and languorously spreading echoing ripples.
Me, too. Your comment says it better than I could.
"so, what is your range?"
"Yes."
Hahaha
That's literally Dimash
"Yeos"*
He has a 4 octave range
Think about Roy Orbison and him doing songs together.
Piano Geoff, Bass Geoff, High Harmony Geoff, Harmony Geoff, baritone Geoff And Toilet Monster Geoff
HA!
TheLoud Duck You forgot “Apron Geoff” from “Still Alive!”
@@GeoffCastellucci it is my birthday in 6 days can you sing it In a video for me please 🙏
@@evansampson703 An arrangement of Cut the Cake by John McCutcheon for VoicePlay would be *incredible*! Fun and bouncy and you know it'd be so great!
@@GeoffCastellucci Geoff el mejor!!!! Super bajo!! Saludos y abrazos... Me encanta escucharte :)
Geoff once said that when he composes for Voiceplay he makes tracks for all parts. He said it doesnt sound good but hearing this, my guess is that its amazing. Petition to release some of those Geoff only tracks.
There's a previs video of Trapped, on VoicePlay's Patreon. The audio is all Geoff, and the video is really funny. It's $5 to unlock that tier though, but it's so worth it. There are so many videos on there.
Agreed
He really is the most talented singer in the whole entire world.😮😮
Starts his carreer as a piano player. Ends his carreer as a piano.
Hahaha
This is so underrated!
Best comment yet😁
🤣
He’s quitting music?!
I have become a MAJOR fan in the span of a week. It isn't just your voice. It's your arrangement skill; the raw creativity of it, the understanding of the soft touch not pushing too hard on songs that need delicacy; Blackbird is a fantastic example. I'm never not going to be fan.
I have become a Major Fan in the span of a 4-hour car ride. (Only 2 hrs into it!)
Right! I am addicted to this guys voice 😂
His range is very similar to Tim Foust's who is a 5 octave range
I know I’m not the only one thinkin he would do AMAZING singin House Of The Rising Sun. When he releases that, my life will be complete 😌😌😌
You have wise words
David Funes yes!!!
YES CHASE HOLFELDERS VERSION OF THAT SONG WOULD SUIT GEOFF PERFECTLY
its not house of the rising sun. its Goodnight Demon slayer
I was thinking te same deamn thing! Yes, yes, yes!
Just another time, Geff, Geoff, Jeff, Jiff and Jöff made me smile :)
Jöff 😂
Hahahaha
I- 💀
This is the best comment I've seen in a while. 😂😂😂
Jöff I can't 😂😂😂
Jöff schmöcksch de Töff 🤣🤣
I don't know how it's done. Don't want to know 'cause that would spoil the magic. There are moments when it's evident there are moments when it seems impossible. Well done, Mr. Geoff. Very well done. Kudos to you and your crew. It's been awhile since anything has moved me as your talent does. Bless you, and thank you for sharing with us.
I just found you on TH-cam. Your vocals honestly make me cry they are so beautiful. Songs I have always love sound even better
I just learned that my best friend since more than 40 years passed away.
For some reason I felt the need to listen to Blackbird.
Thank you, Geoff. It helped.
Just Lows:
0:41 C#2 2:03 A1
0:55 B1 2:43 *A1*
1:10 A1 2:49 C#2
1:28 B1 2:58 B1
1:39 D2 3:20 G1-A1
1:41 brief B1 3:29 E1 subharmonic
Actually, at 3:20 he goes Fly-y G1-A1
Kristian Eskelund I thought so at first but then was like nahh
@@kristianeskelund4420 ya, he scoops up after the other Geoffs cut out. Its lower during the harmony
Dudes, we gotta like and comment spam on this so it gets upvotes
Yeah I’m not sure but I do hear a G1 and when the background gets quiet he slides up a whole step to the A1
GEOFF that was AMAZING! Your range is incredible and your falsetto is GORGEOUS!!! You are such an inspiration (even though I'm a girl and can't reach half of the notes you hit 😅). I will definitely have the Little Mermaid Medley and Blackbird on repeat until you gift us with another incredible cover. We love you, Geoff! Stay safe!
That was AMAZING. It’s ok I’m a boy and I can’t hit them notes either 😆 For anyone that reads this comment besides Bayleigh, Esther is sitting on her construction 🚧 blanket and staring out the window. Just thought I would let you know
I find his vocal range very impressive, but above all the volume of the lower notes - I've never heard anything so massive that didn't come from a synthesizer
Technology to give girls bass voices when tbh
No one can reach all those notes!
@@tobias240 his range is more impressive IMO, you have to keep in mind that the low notes are edited and EQ'ed, to judge them one would have to hear him irl
Geoff: “I started my career as a Piano player, but I’m way out of practice”
*Also Geoff*
He’s too busy being a piano to play
@@caljones so true his range is freaking insane
“Please be kind on the upper harmony parts, I do my best”
Are people seriously giving him grief? Where are they? I just wanna talk
I know right the upper harmonies were amazing if anyone is giving Geoff trouble about them then we need to have words and they probably need to have their ears checked
I wanna fight them haters
Yes. We can all "TALK" together. As a group. Surrounding the haters.
Yepp, and I'll supply the torches and pitchforks for our completely consensual discussion, right?
@@RustyDust101 I'll bring the automatics!
I had never heard of this guy, but I am classic rock fan. My 13 yr. old grandson was over this past weekend and was playing Geoff's videos and singing along with a bass voice. He blew me away. I had no idea that he could sing like that. He just started band this year and is playing keyboard and trumpet and excelling on both. I asked if anyone knows that he can sing like that and he said only 3 or 4 people know. I hope he shares it with his band teacher. He is very shy, and I am encouraging him to share it with others. What a gift. Geoff, thanks for sharing your gift on youtube. Apparently, my grandson watched your tutorials and was telling about how to sing the low notes. I am amazed that if a 13 yr. old can sing like that now, how much better will he be in a few years. Thanks again Geoff!!
Bear Necessities was amazing, ofc all the Voiceplay songs are amazing, can't wait for more 5x Geoff!
This song hits me hard core..... it’s like you telling me everything’s gonna be okay. And to be strong. And the past months... I have been fighting grief and depression and everything else with it..... and this... just hits me so much.
Stay strong Zara! Every day is a new day, so take it one step at a time!
Hugs....
So, I am not the only one that started crying,....
You are not alone. Whether your grief is shared by many, or grueg that's all your own, you are not alone.
It is gonna get better, believe me!!
Just randomly stumbled accross this.. and wow, this guy is awesome
He sings bass in a group called voiceplay you should check them out
I don't think anyone else has commented about it, but about 2:10-2:12 there's this thing with the consonant "f" in "fly" that is staggered across the parts, it sounds like wings flapping and wow. Such subtle cool stuff is why it's worth listening to VoicePlay, Geoff, and others on repeat. I notice different things all the time.
Omg I never noticed that! That's brilliant!
What a lovely falsetto Geoff has, absolutely divine. It seems no matter the register he sings divine. There are many other singers with a wide range but not that many that sound melodic across the range.
Well Geoff, I gotta say. This is a hella nice arrangement!!!
Super good job!
Oh hi 🙃
Mr Witcher is here!!!
BadamB B lol
DUDE!!! THOSE LOW NOTES THO!! I'm sure I can speak for both of us when I say that I was left speechless. You'll get there one day Tomi😁
@Tomi P I'm looking forward to your cover of this :P
Just incredible! I have no words! Except...oh yeah incredible
The song has been released 7 hours ago and I still don't see a low note list from you. Where is it? :)
One of my favorite Basses covering one of my favorite bands and in my opinion one of their best songs! What more could I ask for?!
This sounds like a lullaby. I love it. How peaceful.
wow. WOW! I could listen to you for the rest of my life. I think I shall. Amazing arrangements. Amazing harmonies. Thank you!
You do not give yourself enough credit for your upper register. Your higher notes, imho, sound just as fantastic as your lower. You've got a great vocal range, and it's obvious that you've taken a lot of time and effort to hone it. Be proud, my dude. Be proud.
And yea, those darn toilet monsters are something else
Id love to hear a colab with Tim Foust, Adam chance, avi kaplin, and Geoff anyone else
Love your work geoff
We're all awaiting the day!!!
Oh i would love that and maybe throw Peter Hollens in the mix too
YES HELLO AND THANK YOU. Where do I sign this petition. This is what we want but also dearly N E E D k thx.
But they can't all stand at the end.
Oooh yeaaaah
I played this for my mom, and her first comment was “I forgot how low he can sing.” Then you hit dem high notes and I thought she was going to fall over. And then you hit that feel-it-in-your-bones last note! Your range kills me dead, Geoff. Just amazing! Keep ‘em coming!
Among all your covers, this song is my favourite and my first time listening to you songs, perhaps I haven’t heard of Black bird in the past, but suddenly I feel a sense of freedom that resonates with me and your voice makes it into my heart.
You brought back memories of my childhood... my dad sang this to me when I was little... he stopped when I turned 13... but I wish he didn’t... he hasn’t sung to me since then. You made me cry... but it’s because of the memories of me and my dad that I wish I could make again, he’s still alive, but we don’t get along anymore. I’d give anything to hear him sing this to me again.
This was SO achingly beautiful, it made me cry. So well done, thank you. ❤
And nice job on raising that boy of yours right. He recognizes Blackbird! ❤
He's too smart for his own good!
Geoff and his various octaves! 🙂
Гений! Просто гений музыки, аранжировки, а голос.... Один на миллиард!
Спасибо, Господи, что ты дал именно ему этот талант!
Я очень люблю музыку, но КАЧЕСТВЕННУЮ.
Джефф передаёт её идеально. В диапазоне не подвластном даже роялю! ❤
Да, невероятно красивый голос и ещё в таком широком диапазоне. До этого ничего подобного я не слышал. В смысле до Джеффа. Очень хорошо разбираются звуки, что очень не характерно для баса. Когда пел Штоколов трудно было разобрать текст. Хорошо разбирался текст у Михаила Рыбы ("Последний дюйм", "Мойдодыр"). Тут вообще трудно подкопаться.
Thanks to you I've remembered a lot of songs from back in the day. I've yet to hear anything from Geoff or VoicePlay that I didn't like let alone listen to over and again just to pick up on many things and sounds that you're all famous for. Keep up the good work.
Finally...someone good who is promoting the bass singer. I love it.
Johnny Cash's "Ghost riders in the sky" would be a perfect fit for this voice!
Soooo much so!
I completely agree!
Following the melodic version of The Shadows, so I can put them together and enjoy it forever. 😎
Can't find any Johnny. Should be illegal.
Any Johnny Cash song honestly!!
3:35 made my chest vibrate and I’m only listening to this on headphones This guy is amazing. I hope we get more poetry readings! Invictus? That’s my favorite.
Watching this in 2023. You sir are an immense talent!!! Your range absolutely blew me away. I was just astounded at how effortlessly you maneuver through that range! Wonderful cover and I hope the world gets to hear much more from you!!! New sub!
This is the third or fourth video I've seen and I absolutely love the visuals in each one. That is some creative filming ..very cool indeed
Ok...just found Geoff. I'm sitting in a campsite in a National Forest and I'm literally the only person here. Sitting next to a bubbling stream. I love this song so I play it on my JBL speaker loud as it will go. I kid you not, a flock of crows fly over and land all around me in the trees while this song is playing!!! Flew away when it ended!! Yes I cried! This is a true story.💕😲
Geoff, your voice is the hug I turn to when I am too overwhelmed for actual contact. Thank you. A voice like yours is such a blessing, thank you so much for sharing it with us!!
Omg that was an awesome display of range
Geoff, I came this video while quarantining in my home office for COVID-19. I’ve been binge watching TH-cam videos to keep myself occupied. I might not be able to smell or taste right now, but I can still hear. Anyway, I was looking for covers of Blackbird when I came upon your version. I think I now have a new favorite. It’s just magical. It also led me to discover VoicePlay. Before a few days ago, I had never seen anything by VoicePlay and now I’ve been binge watching every video. I think I woke up this morning with the base line to the Grinch in my head. I’m starting to think that maybe music is the best medicine. I know that what I’ve heard has made me forget about how lousy I feel, at least for a while. I just wanted to say thanks.
I hope you feel better soon!
@@GeoffCastellucci Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing your next video.
That after deep worship made my Sunday
One of my favorite songs, and wow! Your range and rich, velvety voice is a joy. Glad the algorithm brought me here…my family is also Castellucci ❤
This has always been my favorite Beatles song. I've had a really bad couple of days and hearing you sing this made me cry. Thanks for choose this one. ❤
Me too. I managed eventually to grow other wings and fly away, but this song will still make me cry.
I just can't get over the fact that this is one guy with that massive range. Blows my mind.😮😂
That's a combination of breast and head voice. This works only on low power, on silent songs like this. He couldn't cry in this range. But it still needs some training to make it sound seemless.
That was really surprising. Bright, unusual chord choices. There was more than one moment when one of your choices pulled me out of the song for a sec and demanded to be appreciated. This is going to get a lot of re-listens before I feel like I've heard it properly.
I completely agree with you on that! The harmonic clashes are also really well complimented by the the way the keyboard sounds like a piano with the damper pedal down.
The overall arrangement has a really soft, warm sound even with all the clashes and chromatics, like being wrapped in a blanket (of course, that has a lot to do with the quality of the voice singing the parts, the sympathetic resonance from some of those low notes is amazing).
I've just discovered your healing voice. Divine. First I had shivers, then I cried. So powerful and yet gently soothing. I feel-hear it in my bones and vertebra. Thank you for mastering such precious gift and sharing it❤
I started listening to this on Spotify and thought I wanted to see the whole band. I am beyond amazed, shocked, and every other synonym to see it is just him! That is so amazing and I have goosebumps!
Anyone else think he deserves so much more than 80k subscribers?
Anyone else think he deserves so much more than 800k subscribers?
Geoff and Tim are the singers that actually inspired me to push to make my lower register better and just the other day I hit f#1 and I feel so proud thank you Geoff for the great music
I went down to A1
Geoff we’re gonna need a House of the Rising Sun cover. Then our lives will be complete.
Edit: WE DID IT
Yep, gotta have that, “House Of The Rising Sun”, Mr. Piano man! Thanks Geoff! Awesome work on “Blackbird!”
As someone who has had to sing that song over 500 times. NO! NO!
Great idea!
Yes!!! Please!!!
Holy hell I didn't even think of that, that would probably make the world implode
I could listen all day. Your range is impressive. And I do like the arrangements.
Have just found this absolutely fabulous singer @GeoffCastelluci today, oh my gosh, the range gives me chills! Beautiful, magnificent!
Восторг, восторг, восторг!!! Давно ничего подобного не слышала! ВАУ!!! Он забрал моё сердце!!! 💓💓💓
I have no idea what you just said, but I agree
@@cert2b "I'm Excited, excited, excited!!! Haven't heard anything like this in a long time! WOW! He took my heart!!!
She wua a a aha Susie a abs sus f true ways e wua a rtheueve!
He will capture your heart and you won’t want him to let it go! Such a smooth sound no matter the range but the bass notes pierce your soul.
Everyone: Hey Geoff, what’s your vocal range?
Geoff: *yeos*
*yeos*
@@redlophix5670 edited and improved
@@Smoke--- Hahahhahah I love that, thank you 😂😂makes it even better
Bravo Geoff.You are the great singer.I have big register of voise also,from contralto-mezzo soprano till mezzo -soprano.
I appreciate your art. You are just cool.
I've listened to you all day, showed several of your videos to a friend this evening, and am spending my last waking moments with you now before retiring for the night.
Sang this at the last choir concert of my sophomore year and the last song I ever got to perform in front of my choir teacher who was like a second mom to many of her students. Hearing this is making me emotional because this was absolutely beautiful and reminds me of how much emotion all of us in women's choir were feeling in the last few moments before the song ended. This was absolutely beautiful.
I truly don't think there is anything Geoff can't do with his voice. You are such an inspiration to me to expand my range as much as possible. Can't wait to see more from my favorite bassist.
This is insane. I cannot find words for such talent and skill. I’m a massive Beatles fan and this must be the best cover ever… I’m in awe!
Your voice in this song sounds the way a blanket feels, just warm and soft and comforting 💓 Been listening to this song all day and I'm not getting tired of it
I have not figured out yet if I love his voice or watching his hands.
Your voice makes me feel like all my problems are gone
Теперь моё утро начинается с Джеффом и заканчивается день с его голосом .я по-настоящему счастлива!
The arrangement .the harmonies..and that voice just hypnotic.. and a beautiful looking guy to boot.
Your vocal range is unbelievable! I'm listening to a miracle!!!
😮 That *growl* "Into the light..." at 1.43-ish made my bones shiver
Hello Geoff!!! Thank you so much!!! Good, very good 👍👍👍❤️ Salem of KAZAKHSTAN 🙋🇰🇿!!!
Amo esta música. Incrível esta interpretação. Obrigado
My heart and soul are singing along with the vibration of this gorgeous voice!
This might seem like a foolish and out of place thing to say but Geoff always looks so kind when he blinks. Maybe it’s just me,, but i get this feeling from him every time i look at him that is just so soothing and calming. His face and eyes are just so welcoming and inviting,, like i could just walk up to him at any time and pour my heart out to him and he would just sit there,, not saying a word,, and just listen,, only comforting me when he thinks i need it. That’s just the kind of person that Geoff seems like to me :)
Im so happy i foumd this chanel. Ive been going through a tough time your voice brings me peace. This is so bueatiful that im crying and i never cry. So good job and thank you.
2/22. I haven't listened to this in awhile. So impressive!
Still one of my favorites. Can't believe it's been 3 years. ❤
This song has always been 1 of my favorite Beatles songs and this cover is amazing!
perfection
Speechless and almost in tears. Blackbird is on of my favorite songs and your voice and range are off the charts! Thank you!
Whole body chills.
Geoff, I sang professionally, a modest career at best but I loved it. I mainly was a dancer for many years. I love your songs and arrangements with all your "brothers". Your range is incredible and so rare. I saw your video about your lovely wife. May the Gods bless you two with a long and loving marriage and please continue to sing. When my budget allows I want to buy a CD of your music. It's great!
O. Em. Gee.
where have you been all my life?
it's a human purr.
please oh please please please do more covers like this - of course there are Disney (et al.) songs that showcase extreme bass, but it's obvious you can arrange for yourself, & i suspect whatever you love to sing is what's going to work best in the longer run. I've always been a close harmony junkie, but the close harmony in your particular range might actually be helping my depression. thank you for this incredible gift.
p.s. i just noticed this is arranged in a very hymn-like way ... concluding with an Amen. sweet.
Wow what a range! Amazing!
Heard your sixteen tons just a while ago and that thick tone of your voice brought me here. What a wonderful voice you are blessed with!
Geoff, I have never heard a voice like yours-you are pure magic, and I find your voice absolutely mesmerizing!!
No words ample to describe your range. Each video I watch impresses more than the last. God has given you a gift Geoff. Thank you for sharing it with me. Blessings from Kansas~
One of my favourite songs. I girst learnt to play it on the guitar (many, oh so many) years ago. But never heard a version this beautiful before.
Thanks Geoff. You've inspired me to practice hitting those low notes. (I'll get there mate, I'll get there!) 😊😊
PERFECTION! Geoff, you are GOLDEN! Love how you harmonize with yourself! BRAVO!
His vocal range is not human!!!! Only other explanation is that he’s an angel.
Thank you for coming to my TedTalk
That one deep note on night at the end. 😱😳
wearing headphones when listening to this was the best decision I've made all year.
Without headphones, this song loses its quality.
And I mean QUALITY.
Holy...what an amazing composition. This is a simple song that could easily become boring and repetitive, yet you masterfully make it engaging and dynamic while retaining the clean lines of the song. All while showing off your phenomenal range. This is one of my favorite Beatles songs and you did a wonderful job making it your own while remaining familiar. I just...thank you.
Thanks for always showing us how incredibly beautiful singing low can be🤍 absolutely love this🌟
BLows-my-Mind. What a range and controls them all.
I just love putting in my ear buds, closing my eyes, and listening to you.