VOICE COACH REACTS | VoicePlay... OOGIE BOOGIE'S SONG (The Nightmare Before Christmas)... WAT?!

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  • @oscargill423
    @oscargill423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    I will never get tired of watching vocal coaches and singer/songwriters react to Geoff's insanity.

    • @Mntwini_L
      @Mntwini_L ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Watching singer/vocal coachs react to Geoff is my hobby now😂😂😂

    • @BeverlyHighland
      @BeverlyHighland 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only problem is when every single one of them pulls out their piano and spends 15 minutes trying to figure it out, it’s so boring

    • @sirpotatoe0017
      @sirpotatoe0017 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's why I'm here. 😀😆

    • @karligibson5557
      @karligibson5557 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me neither he’s not human😭😭😭

    • @karligibson5557
      @karligibson5557 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mntwini_Lfor reallllll

  • @dunks4555
    @dunks4555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +908

    ‘I am deceased’ 😂😂
    That’s everyone’s reaction when hearing the angel that is Geoff Castelluci

    • @lonelybrat9256
      @lonelybrat9256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      'I am pregnant' also works

    • @nalinea18
      @nalinea18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@lonelybrat9256 So true. The first time I heard that I instantly went to my husband (who is clearly a bass, although he's untrained) and just told him he had to learn how to do that. For… reasons 😏 He actually did, since Geoff has a how-to video, and daaaaaamn, am I glad he did. My life has improved significantly just from hearing subharmonics live every now and then. It's like ASMR mixed with getting unbelievably horny and 10/10, totally recommend 🤣

    • @drix4275
      @drix4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lonelybrat9256 I'm a man who likes women but Geoff's voice makes me pregnant every time. ^o^

  • @egonpax
    @egonpax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1593

    "Julia being weird" is the main reason I'm here.
    Also, the elf-Julia outfit is on point

    • @eduardcros2028
      @eduardcros2028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Sure, when she starts making all those funny voices, wearing that elf dress, she's super funny :)

    • @primemover1416
      @primemover1416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Not sure if Julia has a significant other, but if so, I hope they..um.."enjoyed" the costume as well. Anyway....

    • @cybergeek11235
      @cybergeek11235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@primemover1416 not weird at all, man.

    • @arturama8581
      @arturama8581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Elf-outfit is on point? Haha. Is that an eufemism for 'Julia is hot'? Then say so man. I agree! Doesn't matter what outfit. She's just one very attractive lady.

    • @veerjd
      @veerjd ปีที่แล้ว

      It's obviously Juli-alf

  • @steveeverett1736
    @steveeverett1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1032

    and if you haven't yet, Geoffs Headless Horseman is also fun

    • @diablolorden
      @diablolorden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Definitely this! A must!

    • @charliejones6194
      @charliejones6194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes!! Such a good song!!!

    • @LovesSweetSpell
      @LovesSweetSpell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right?! His deep notes are amazing!

    • @jasminworm615
      @jasminworm615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The whole thing is a dream

    • @whiskeymike7364
      @whiskeymike7364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the recommendation. It IS a must.

  • @Capyrate
    @Capyrate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Not being a native English speaker, I tend to watch videos with captions in case I'd miss words or something, and I have to point out that Geoff's speech is so perfectly clear that even auto-generated captions get his singing better than it does for some people who are simply speaking, and I think it's amazing how he manages to articulate his words in such a neat, flawless way.

    • @s3ba2k
      @s3ba2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At first I thought he makes those subtitles 😂

    • @DayneTreader
      @DayneTreader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Voiceplay makes the subtitles

    • @Someone-dv7hw
      @Someone-dv7hw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​​@@DayneTreader to you and all the others who may try to correct op... yes they do subtitles. But you can tell yt to swap subtitles to auto-gen. Which I am assuming op is talking about since most people who regularly use subtitles would know that and would also be able to easily pick out if subtitles are manual or auto.
      In fact, I have tried that on the oogie boogie out of curiosity right now and it is in fact true. Whenever the auto subtitles do pick up on the fact that there is text, they are astonishingly accurate.
      Meaning: they don't show all the text but there is almost no substituted incorrect words. Which are usually heaps of it with a lot of people just speaking

  • @mja2001
    @mja2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    The beat boxer is also the person that creates the arrangements, Layne is his name I believe...

    • @Guurzak
      @Guurzak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No, Geoff does most of the arranging for the group. See th-cam.com/video/lpdIwOnjndg/w-d-xo.html

    • @madameevycat
      @madameevycat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      You’re both right - they kinda take it in turns. Layne and Eli arranged “Queen in 5 Minutes,” but Geoff arranged “Boy Bands in 5 Minutes.” (I think Geoff does the majority of them, but I’m not 100% sure.)

    • @maeco7
      @maeco7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Layne created the arrangement for Oogie Boogie.

    • @zbynekurbanek3345
      @zbynekurbanek3345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Geoff has done some arrangements for Home Free too...

    • @jamesn.vyletheart9904
      @jamesn.vyletheart9904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s actually Geoff who makes the arrangements. You probably got confused with Home Free with their beat boxer arranging most of their covers

  • @Shiva182Katarina
    @Shiva182Katarina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    To hear them with "normal" voices you should watch Queen for 5 minutes or The Little Mermaid Medly or Moana Medly

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or my first introduction to VoicePlay, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”!

    • @specialknees6798
      @specialknees6798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They do mostly have normal voices in the queen video, but Geoff out of nowhere has the most insane display of his range I've seen. It's my favorite performance of Geoff's.

    • @sirloux2047
      @sirloux2047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Little Mermaid Medly is amazing or also the Wicked one

  • @markhilliard4037
    @markhilliard4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Julia, at 3:53 demonstrates 4-5 beautifully different voices in less than 8 seconds....OMG...talent!!

  • @kargyraa1
    @kargyraa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    Julia , you betta know that "you're a mean one Mr Grinch" is more than this , with Geoff's going to be inhuman ! Waiting for this now...

    • @900schutter
      @900schutter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      you're a mean one mister grinch by small town titans.

    • @kargyraa1
      @kargyraa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@900schutter Agreed , i've also suggest it to Juilia !!

    • @XxvaultlegendxX
      @XxvaultlegendxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      the headless horseman song to

    • @eddiewilkinson9794
      @eddiewilkinson9794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES PLEASE!!!

    • @kargyraa1
      @kargyraa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@900schutterIf i get a bit of her musical taste , i can affirm she will fall in love with that voice ! Guaranteed 100%

  • @aspiebbx
    @aspiebbx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    As far as I'm aware, the bass actually classes himself as a baritone with a bass range, jnone (the one who said your finished) is a baritone, Earl (the highest) is a definite tenor, as is eli the other one who is a lower tenor but still massive upper range. Also there are normally five but Earl left, and that last note was achieved through a subharmonic note, done by producing a pitch a fifth above your fundamental pitch with vocal fry combined with the fundamental producing the illusion of a note an octave lower, meaning his fundamental was an E2. Geoff (the bass) explains it better but that's the general gist, as does David larson. Hope this helps :)

    • @gregoryrehling2988
      @gregoryrehling2988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yeah, Geoff considers himself a baritone, but acts as the bass for the group.

    • @SanderTeunissen
      @SanderTeunissen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I also read somewhere that Eli takes over the baseline when Geoff sings a lead part. Even though Eli is a tenor he can go very low. They all have an amazing range :D

    • @AllHailZeppelin
      @AllHailZeppelin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That wasn’t an E2 with the “illusion” of an E1, that WAS an E1! I don’t understand very well how subharmonics are produced, and I’m sure it does involve jumping an octave down from a starting note, but I heard that E1 frequency (~41 Hz) loud and clear!

    • @SanderTeunissen
      @SanderTeunissen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@AllHailZeppelin You are right :) It's a technique where you produce a note (E2 in this case) and the false chords start vibrating an octave lower alongside it. I believe if you perfect it (like Geoff) you can use just your false chords to produce that note.

    • @patheddles4004
      @patheddles4004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@AllHailZeppelin Not exactly. I'm not completely sure what he's actually doing for the E1 here, but the simple subharmonic technique for an E1 would be to sing E2 and B2 together. Ear hears the two tones together, brain parses them as overtones, brain hallucinates the missing fundamental frequency for the E1 that it's hearing.
      We can't actually hear the difference, but I have friends who use spectral analysis to figure it out.

  • @samliu95
    @samliu95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Finally some VoicePlay for Julia. A dose of Geoff's voice will give you that look for sure lol

  • @huldradraco
    @huldradraco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    weird to think about that Geoff is naturally a baritone, but after MANY years of hard work he's increased his range to bass and tenor as well, and can even go basso profondo and subharmonic when need be. despite him having a natural baritone range, he's achieved a very good sounding bass and tenor range without it sounding too forced. lot of hard work behind that voice!

    • @joeb4142
      @joeb4142 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Geoff has continued to work on his bass and the effect is really impressive. Subharmonics are now almost effortless. It’s a wonderful thing! 👹

  • @MrPaoloena
    @MrPaoloena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Jeff made a solo cover "Blackbird" Beatles in this one you can appreciate his range. Merry Christmas and stay safe

    • @allenhester5476
      @allenhester5476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Geoff. His name is Geoff.

    • @westurner6529
      @westurner6529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      All are good suggestions but I think black bird is the most moving cover he's done.

    • @Vitaee13
      @Vitaee13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Seriously, Blackbird is... inhuman. Geoff's range has to be heard to be believed.

    • @tyroneloki5131
      @tyroneloki5131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allenhester5476 hahahah, this made me LOL

    • @MikeWilliams-uh8ii
      @MikeWilliams-uh8ii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His Blackbird is just beautiful. So, relaxing. So astonishing. Pure mastery.

  • @Celebriel82
    @Celebriel82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Watching Julia get excited about that first low note makes me grin... oh just wait for the last one ♥

    • @LoriPeace
      @LoriPeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh, same!!

    • @dragonmaid1360
      @dragonmaid1360 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!!!!

  • @sc0repio662
    @sc0repio662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Awesome... LOL! I can finally stop suggesting that she do this one.

    • @auraleexd6768
      @auraleexd6768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know you, but thank you! I absolutely love this song and the way it is in their video

  • @BrettHondow
    @BrettHondow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Santa's not part of the group. He's actually Geoff's (the bass) brother in law, more than likely just doing it for fun.

    • @christineschutten8101
      @christineschutten8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He sings pretty good too

    • @Elssi
      @Elssi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The barotone is actually geoff stepping back and accompanying the others.

    • @judithboulden3456
      @judithboulden3456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eli (Ellie) did the voice for Santa.

  • @Marcell0Bass
    @Marcell0Bass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    You should check out your a mean one mr grinch by them before the season is over

  • @michaelgonzalez5864
    @michaelgonzalez5864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    If you really want to hear Geoff’s range listen to his cover of the Beatles blackbird it is awesome ! Merry Christmas and be safe😘 💚❤️💚❤️🎁🎁

    • @stephh4495
      @stephh4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Incidentally, while he expresses his upper and mid range a lot more in Blackbird, I believe the boundaries are the same. E1 to B4.

  • @Shadow_Person11
    @Shadow_Person11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have discovered the rabbit hole that is people's first reactions to Voiceplay/Geoff and it does NOT disappoint! Great commentary!
    Also, if you want to look at something featuring each of the musicians, Valhalla Calling is INCREDIBLE!!

  • @cybergeek11235
    @cybergeek11235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I super hope this is just the first of many times that you react to VoicePlay, Julia - their medleys and other covers are all *phenomenal* and I'm really excited to see your takes on 'em. I'm pretty sure there's not a bad song in their lineup, to be honest, so it's hard to pick just one to recommend :)

    • @laurab5750
      @laurab5750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Warriors! It will blow you away.
      Or Just Sing to raise your spirits.

  • @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames
    @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Welcome to Voiceplay!
    The members of the group -- in this video at least -- are Earl Elkins -- he's the gentleman in the gray shirt with the beard. He's a high tenor, and unfortunately is no longer with the group. Eli Jacobson -- he's the gentleman in the red longjohns. He's also a tenor. Jesse "J" None -- he's the gentleman in the black jacket. He's a baritone is capable of hitting ridiculously high notes when he wants to. Layne Stein -- he's the beatboxer, but when allowed to sing -- which happens often enough -- is a baritone. He's also their primary arranger (and arranged this song). And finally, there's Geoff Castallucci, their basso profundo. He is, perhaps, the lowest voice in music right now. (Tim Faust of Home Free and Avi Kaplan, formerly of Pentatonix come close, but Geoff can go below both of them.)
    If you want to see them stretch their legs as a group normally, try their video "Boy Bands in Five Minutes", or one of their collaborations with Rachel Potter (the Moana Medley and the Little Mermaid Medley especially).

    • @dmytrotsvyntarnyi799
      @dmytrotsvyntarnyi799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Geoff isn't a basso profondo. I would say, he's a basso cantante with ridiculous low and high extensions. Geoff himself even said, that he's a bass-baritone... But, as we hear, he doesn't sound like a bass-baritone "naturally". He can go really high in chest (up to A4, maybe even higher) and even sing ± comfortably in bass-baritones tessitura, but he's "natural voice" sounds like a bass, but certainly not a basso profondo

    • @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames
      @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799 He fits the description, so that's what I call him.

    • @dmytrotsvyntarnyi799
      @dmytrotsvyntarnyi799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames he doesn't, according to what we know. Basso profondo needs to have an A1 in their tessitura, not just be able to reach it. Tessitura, to simply, is workable range for academic singing which would be noticeable over an entire choir without microphone. Actually Geoff may be a basso profondo, but we will never know until he starts singing in academic manner

    • @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames
      @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799 Your utterly insulting condescension notwithstanding, I stand by my description.
      You can sit down and shut up now because no one gives a shit about your pedantry.

  • @scottjohnson7774
    @scottjohnson7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Geoff's cover of Blackbird is all him layered as a 5 part harmony absolutely awesome

  • @patheddles4004
    @patheddles4004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a few people have noted, Geoff can sing the upper baritone range because he actually is a baritone - he just has a very rich voice and a great low extension.
    That's still not enough to get him down to E1 in modal voice though - his last two notes are using subharmonics, which he's really good at. Details get complex, but basically he sings a couple of higher notes together and makes us hallucinate a lower note that isn't actually there. For instance if you hear a clean E2 and B2 that are well tuned to each other, then your brain will hear them as overtones and will hallucinate the missing fundamental E1.

  • @omni42
    @omni42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I love how every one of the react videos on this has the same progression.
    That first low, there is a pause and wait... what note was that?
    Then that final descent, the growing disbelief and then just... as so appropriately labeled... deceased.

  • @voiceoftheguns27
    @voiceoftheguns27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Literally the first reaction I've seen that noticed the descending baseline and acknowledge it at 3:23. Nobody else has acknowledged this. You are also one of the few who noticed the neck snap timing at 5:41.

    • @filmfreak5856
      @filmfreak5856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @tmaze50 literal neck snap

  • @vcg73
    @vcg73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I found your comment about the arpeggios being like the plucking of a violin to be very interesting because this song was arranged by Layne Stein - the group's beatboxer - and he is in fact a violinist. :) You can hear him play on VoicePlay's cover of "Warriors". Great catch!

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whoa! No way! It really did sound like pizzicato to me so that's so cool to know he arranges and plays the violin. Might all be a mighty coincidence ;)

  • @jasonfrench1740
    @jasonfrench1740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You and Charismatic Voice are my favorite reactors. Been waiting for this one for a while!

    • @primemover1416
      @primemover1416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On her reaction to this song CV equated that low note at the end as sounding similar to a burp.

    • @davedammitt7691
      @davedammitt7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@primemover1416 and she was right. A very impressive burp. A nice belch, in fact.

    • @primemover1416
      @primemover1416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davedammitt7691 Very nice belch, indeed. I luv CV. She listened to that low note about 6 times or so.

    • @seanmsw5977
      @seanmsw5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If I had a nickel for every red-headed voice coach reaction channel, I'd have four nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's still weird that there's four.

    • @macthegov
      @macthegov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seanmsw5977 Julia, Beth, Elizabeth (CV), and...who is the fourth? Oh, crap, I can see her, but can't remember her name.

  • @beardo52
    @beardo52 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As Oogie -Boogie, and company turn away laughing, they look up to find Krampus standing there, a full quiver of Birch rods at the ready... Oogie sadness followed quickly..... Santa has Back-up..

  • @oliviarettberg7173
    @oliviarettberg7173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Not to mention the fact that he's absolutely gorgeous and his aesthetic totally matches his voice so well

  • @jamesigorreilly979
    @jamesigorreilly979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Geoff has his own channel too plus teaches beatbox, plus lives in Walt Disneys neighborhood in Florida !! See monster mash by 5 characters all played by Geoff , Spirit in the Sky is his recent release by 5 Geoff characters

  • @Callsign_Reaper4
    @Callsign_Reaper4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Queen in 5 Minutes. Geoff hits the highest note I have ever heard from a bass singer. It blew me away a bit more than his high note here

  • @ocelatingocelots
    @ocelatingocelots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The tangent you went on at 8:19 about the lack of baritone is exactly what I've picked on about this group for years.
    They can do some incredible things with these top-heavy harmonies, but sometimes a baritone would be kind of nice to connect Geoff to the rest of the group.

    • @Deerhunterjs
      @Deerhunterjs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm actually a fan of the huge differences between geoff and everyone else. It gives great contrast and really makes him stand out and gives them their sound. I'm more of a home free fan, but have gotten into voiceplays music lately and have really enjoyed it.

  • @DennisKovacich
    @DennisKovacich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Also check out Geoff Castellucci doing “Mele Kalikimaka” with the American Sirens!

  • @taliaruehr2028
    @taliaruehr2028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Geoff also beatboxes in their versions of Death of a Bachelor and Love Yourself!!! Geoff's Blackbird, VoicePlay's Can't Help Falling In Love and True Colors are absolutely magical!!!

  • @olabergvall3154
    @olabergvall3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I suggest to you Geoff's solo (4 part but still...) number "The headless horseman"

  • @chrisharrell725
    @chrisharrell725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The bass of the group has his own channel and he has a song from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" called "The Headless Horseman" bass cover and it shows his complete range cause he is the only one singing in tenner and (as him and Tim Foust calls it) sub-harmonic bass

  • @chrisharrell725
    @chrisharrell725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There new one called "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" is fantastic

    • @theloneranger8725
      @theloneranger8725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This should be "Their new one." "Their" is the possessive. "There" is a location. You're welcome. You're right about the Grinch song.

  • @sraven3671
    @sraven3671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Geoff Castellucci is the bass vocalist there, you need to check out his solo stuff (I highly recommend Black Bird).
    Would love to see your reaction to it.

  • @BP_Draws
    @BP_Draws 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    They’re a 5 person group but Earl their tenor left the group a while ago so now it’s 4 Geoff is the bass J none is the baritone the guy all the way on the left Eli is Tenor 2 the bald guy in the red outfit,Earl is Tenor 1 the guy with the beard and Layne is a baritone and the beatboxer

  • @CrossbredManiac
    @CrossbredManiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how they stay in character perfectly and hit EVERY shift perfectly... man. One day I'll get there.

  • @tdb2012
    @tdb2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a great song and reaction to it! The Santa was played by Pasquale Palazzolo who is Voiceplay's email marketing manager (not an actual singing member of the group) and is a relative of Geoff's through his wife Kathy (Pasquale's sister). Voiceplay singers are Geoff Castellucci (Bass), Earl Elkins Jr (Tenor 1), Eli Jacobson (Tenor 2), Layne Stein (Beat Boxing) and J. None (Baritone).

  • @samuellaskowski880
    @samuellaskowski880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome to the voiceplay fandom lol. They are honestly one of the most talented groups I’ve ever heard. Also, about geoffs range... his range is D1-A5

  • @ericdravenashecorven
    @ericdravenashecorven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've watched so many reactions to this and you're the only one it seems that has noticed the neck crack that Layne did (or at least, the only one I've heard mention it).
    Also your outfit is fantastic.

  • @archywiseman
    @archywiseman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a big believer in that talent is just the gift we get that sparks us as performers in the beginning and that the rest is a lot of hard work, but damn, Geoff!

  • @AndrewBrueford
    @AndrewBrueford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ooh sounds like you've only just been introduced to VoicePlay you have a lot to catch up to and enjoy. You're going to enjoy this group. So much fun and literally in they're name "VoicePlay" They play around and have fun with they're voices.

  • @steveray9655
    @steveray9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Speaking of Geoff's talking voice, you should check out his reading of "The Night Before Christmas".
    Pretty much everyone I've ever seen reacting to Voiceplay, or Geoff Castellucci, has that same facial expression the first time they hear his depth. The subtitles on this video actually call his last note "subterranean".
    Also, believe it or not, they LOST "The Sing-Off" to Home Free.

  • @sammccory1330
    @sammccory1330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch” by this group is so incredible. If you like the bass in this song it’s even crazier in that one! You should react to it!

  • @whiskeymike7364
    @whiskeymike7364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100K? Saddle up, Julia. LOVE your physical reactions (jaw, dropped). I want other ‘reactors’ to see you.

  • @raintech3253
    @raintech3253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Amazing outfit. I m actually surprised you didn't do this one already! I am excited to see and hear this :D

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      elf-Julia has arrived...

    • @timhutchinson8485
      @timhutchinson8485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jvoxfox t’is a momentous occasion!

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jvoxfox, elf-Julia or Julielf?

    • @firebeecher
      @firebeecher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jvoxfox hello Julia, just came across your page. Love the fun Julia!
      I've seen a couple of Voice Play's videos. The Santa is not a member and they use video of him for their live performances. The did a cover of Journey's "Don't Stop Believe;n" with the high school Camp A Cappella and their 300 +- high school kids. Its great and full of the energy only kids that age can bring. I saw it and shared it with a FB group that Steve Perry is one of the moderators on and everyone loved it. And yes Geoff's range is something like D1-D5. btw, did he do a clean 2 octave jump in this oogie boogie?
      Keep up the good work and LOVE the red hair.
      th-cam.com/video/bqWCXYUa5mI/w-d-xo.html&start_radio=1
      btw, I use to sing in groups up to college. I was a bass. Not as low as Geoff BUT I did get a G1 a couple of times. once in HS I was standing next to the piano in practice and we were learning a 23-25 page MASS in Latin and there were a couple G1s in it but the director had us singing the note above (I don't remember the note) but I tried it G1 and it resonated the strings in the piano and the director stopped looked at the pianist and asked if he hit the note. I waved and said I did it.. but that ended in college after I became a fireman and sucked a little too much smoke at a fire.

  • @xxsuperflemxx
    @xxsuperflemxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad you did this, I've been addicted to voice play since finding this song.

  • @riffgroove
    @riffgroove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Yeah... Geoff's the man.
    Merry Christmas, Julia!

  • @JakkFrost1
    @JakkFrost1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:06 by removing the hat you go from Christmas elf to Oktoberfest waitress. 😜😂

  • @DravenGal
    @DravenGal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Welcome to the wonder that is Voiceplay. Earl, the bearded laugher is no longer with the group, but they are still awesome!

  • @ad9aggie
    @ad9aggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On his own channel, Geoff has some readings, two Poe readings, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, and a Halloween one. As mentioned earlier he also goes more into the subharmonics and how it works, as well as some other covers he did on his own. Great reaction, and loved the outfit!

  • @DogmaBeoulve
    @DogmaBeoulve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh god, that get-up looks too good on you x.x

  • @AllHailZeppelin
    @AllHailZeppelin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For context: that last note, E1, is the LOWEST NOTE ON A BASS GUITAR (in standard tuning)

  • @tylerhoover8572
    @tylerhoover8572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Well now you need to go react to voiceplay cover of “kidnap the sandy claws”

  • @WelcomeApathy
    @WelcomeApathy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would smash that subscribe button if there's more Voiceplay reviewed here! I really like how you broke it down on the spot, but also included the notes in editing for a further analysis. Loved it!
    Guy on the right, with the glowing nose - Layne, the beatboxer. He's the one who arranged this song and directed the video. (He and Geoff most often are the arrangers.)
    Oogie Boogie - Geoff, the bass. He has a bigger range than even shown here. He has his own channel with some amazing work on there too.
    Black guy - J None, baritone. He's also a vocal coach.
    Bald guy - Eli (pronounced Ellie), tenor.
    Bearded guy - Earl, tenor. He left the band in June.
    Santa - Geoff's brother-in-law, voiced by Eli. Not a part of the group. They often get family/friends/old groupmates to play parts in their videos.
    The group was started in high school by Geoff, Layne, and Earl. Eli joined over 10 years ago, J about 3. The guys do pretty much all the work - arranging, recording, directing, filming, set design, etc. Layne even works with one of their old baritones on his production company, doing similar work.
    Voiceplay did a video called Just Sing in May, that included vocals from their various collab partners, their old groupmates, singers from other groups, and various associates of theirs. It is amazing. If you watch with captions, it lists who all the people are.
    To really get more of Geoff's range, check out his versions of Blackbird and The Headless Horseman. For VP, check out The Little Mermaid Medley, Can't Help Falling in Love, Queen in 5 Minutes, and Warriors.

  • @KellyO2467
    @KellyO2467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a tenor, I am jealous of Geoff’s high range!

  • @Alan62651
    @Alan62651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VoicePlay is certainly "making some noise" recently. I think you will LOVE the layering on their "Carry On, My Warward Son."

  • @grege5592
    @grege5592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First congrats on 100k!!! Second I would highly recommend checking out Geoff’s cover of blackbird it’s mind blowing!!!

  • @mikebunner3498
    @mikebunner3498 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Geoff's vocal range blows my mind!!!!! The best bass I have heard in decades.... For sure!

  • @mathowle1109
    @mathowle1109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Julia, you have to listen to Geoff's version of "Blackbird". It is incredible!

  • @obe22099
    @obe22099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grats on 100k, the fact you enjoy such a wide range of styles from female powerhouse belters to guys that make the 1st octave appear accessible, will probably get you another 100k+ in 2021

  • @rollingmetal949
    @rollingmetal949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you get genuinely exited ❤ And your weirdness is so cute honestly😊

  • @dillons583
    @dillons583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to Voiceplay! While I'm a HUGE Home Free fan I've now become almost more impressed with Voiceplay. Both are amazing groups who deserve all the love they get! Enjoy them both and can't wait to see more reactions to more of their works of art.

  • @timhutchinson8485
    @timhutchinson8485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Oh this is gonna be good! Can’t wait.

  • @annitasmalley160
    @annitasmalley160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for mentioning the neck crack! Even if just in post production notes. I've seen so many of these reactions and no one has ever noticed the neck crack. I've been waiting for someone to notice and mention it.

  • @fikryhasan5225
    @fikryhasan5225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yes, finally some love to VoicePlay. I love the group because the sheer fun feelings they're giving in each of the song they're singing perfectly. Please do The Little Mermaid Medley by them, it's so much fun to watch and listen. Thanks for this reaction Julia. Cheers!!

  • @johnsvensson6446
    @johnsvensson6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That outfit is amazing. Happy to see this song come up, been enjoying other people listen to it and all pick up on various details (and ofc the end). Excited to see your take!

  • @davidhenriquez4939
    @davidhenriquez4939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely beautiful elf outfit 😍😍😍. Merry Christmas to you Elf-Julia!

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Merry Christmas David!

  • @bobvb
    @bobvb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Can't Help Falling In Love" will show you a "normal" presentation of VoicePlay. This gives a good example of what their voices can do, without the "gimmicks". Another is "Daddy Sang Bass"

    • @joyfulyes
      @joyfulyes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also "Tennessee Whiskey." And sometimes in the slower ones you get to hear Layne sing, always a treat, as in "True Colors" and, most recently, "I Can't Make You Love Me."

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you're adorable. That's the most stunned I've ever seen you look, lmao. You were shook! That's a gorgeous outfit on you too. Merry Xmas!

  • @joeb4142
    @joeb4142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was referred here by Julia from the future with her reference to Geoff’s breathtakingly low notes. “Climb out of the pit in hell deep notes.” Such a great video and it keeps revealing new subtitles every time I watch it. Did you catch the snakes and spiders coming from Geoff’s mouth at “a special batch of snake and spider stew”? I smiled so much at this wonderful performance my mouth muscles ached and then I LOL’d at that last note and your reaction. Thanks Julia Christmas Elf 🎄🤶❤️
    p.s. Posting on Christmas? I’m impressed!
    [Edit: 10 month after this vid was originally posted and almost 400k subscribers! Fantastic!]

  • @simonsteinert4079
    @simonsteinert4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If I'm not wrong, Geoff says he's actually a baritone and didn't begin singing bass until recently and still considers himself a baritone

    • @chrisd7047
      @chrisd7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He may claim that, but a baritone that can hit Db2 in a chest voice isn't a baritone, they're a bass. I'm a pretty standard baritone and G2 is my default low note; F2 on a good day. Geoff can claim to be a baritone all he wants, but he might as well claim to be a soprano. His tessitura is in the bass range.

    • @victorleebhagad352
      @victorleebhagad352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisd7047 Can you tell me if im a bass?Im not that sure,but im asking,i can hit a D#2 in chest,i recently found out i could hit it,my range of comfort is from E2-E4,i can strain up to G#4,this is all in chest btw.

    • @chrisd7047
      @chrisd7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@victorleebhagad352 I'd say you're a bass with a good range, though I suspect you're attempting to screw with me by asking the question.
      But, taking the question at face value, I sang in choirs as a kid and teenager, and in a co-ed a capella madrigal group in high school. We had sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses doing standard 4-part harmonies in classical, romantic, and popular styles. For what it's worth, we performed as the back-up chorus for Andy Williams during one of his Christmas specials in front of 16,000 people, just so you don't think we were some average high school singers. We were actually good. Am I an expert? No, but I know a bass when I hear one.
      The thing is, none of the basses in our madrigal group were actually basses; we were all baritones. The lowest note we had to hit in any of the pieces we sang was a G2. The standard bass range for operatic basses is E2-E4, which fits perfectly with what you say your range is. Very few parts in operas, historically, require notes lower than E2. So, yeah, by the standards of opera, you're a bass.

    • @victorleebhagad352
      @victorleebhagad352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisd7047 Yeah,thought so,was searching for vids for voice classification,and when i tested myself,watched 2 of em,1 had 2/3 the the test of me bass,and the other 1/3 bari or tenor,then the other vid told me im a bass.My voice tone is kinda low,but its not as deep and rich like a bass,its more like a baritone kinda tone,when speaking natural,in the morning,relaxed,its between F2-F#2.My dad tells me to speak in a higher tone,to8 sound more friendly.Hahaha.....naw,i wouldnt screw you,im just seeking info and knowledge,im 15 btw.
      Acapella you said??Thats Amazing man!
      I didnt really pay attention to low notes,always trying to sing high notes in chest with poor technique,straining to sing tenor songs,could reach A4,but it'll sound like shit,like muffled.It was really foolish to strain,keep in mind,i did this while having hyperthyroid,it also for a fact prevents you from singing higher notes.Im almost fully recovered from thyroid.
      3 days ago,i decided to decending sirens,trying to go as low as i can,i have been only singing about for 2 years,and i was only able to go down to F#2,but then after 3 days of trial for fun,i could go down to a solid E2 with resonance,D#2 is okay,but unstable and i cant hold it long,and then D2 and lower i break and vocal fry kicks in,as i told you,ive only started 3 days ago.I think ill try advancing to chesty-fry mix or subharmonics.And im gonna build my head voice,then learn mix to belt more safely.
      What about you Chris,you a baritone?And i wanna know the comfortable range for baritones.

    • @victorleebhagad352
      @victorleebhagad352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I decided to do decending sirens*

  • @Prego307
    @Prego307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Little Mermaid Medley is amazing, you get to hear them all shine plus Rachel Potter sings with them on that one and she is also a treat to hear! Outside of that, Kidnap the Sandy Claws is great along with their newest one Mr. Grinch. Great review by the way, I always check out your channel when you review a capella groups.

  • @Scuffer00
    @Scuffer00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    According to Geoff Castellucci (the bass), he's actually a Baritone with a bass range

    • @theloneranger8725
      @theloneranger8725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I understand that he credits Tim Foust, the bass for Home Free, with teaching him how to sing bass and hit those sub-harmonic notes.

    • @matthewdockray9745
      @matthewdockray9745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theloneranger8725 he learnt the subharmonics from David Larson I believe, not Tim foust

  • @logankerlee
    @logankerlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very happy that you chose to react to this one Julia! I'm a HUGE fan of this video and your reaction to it is top notch!!
    You clearly had a lot of fun doing this video! I'm all for you to do more like this! If I happen to come across more like this, I'll share them with ya. :D
    Very well done! :)

  • @jonnyjohnsen9347
    @jonnyjohnsen9347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The most beautiful elf i've ever seen!

  • @rbrant9615
    @rbrant9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is why I love Julia's reactions! I come in to watch a reaction, and then leave having learned something! Awesome! Also love "Julia being weird" as caption Julia mentioned! 🤣

  • @joshuapowers3270
    @joshuapowers3270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh I've been waiting for this. Xd

  • @Simi_Rose
    @Simi_Rose ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally watching people react to this song is one of my favourite things for an entertainment boost. there often are reactions to the first low note and you just know they will be baffled/shocked by his last note :D

  • @peterkarargiris4110
    @peterkarargiris4110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy Christmas Julia ! Well done for reaching the big 100 K - ! You have a winning formula here with you as the key ingredient. Keep up the good work.

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Christmas to you as well Peter :)

  • @mikem9198
    @mikem9198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite vocal group and I’ve been waiting to hear someone explain everything that happened and have fun with it thanks.

    • @mikem9198
      @mikem9198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And today’s my birthday so yea perfect birthday gift lol

  • @thmonz
    @thmonz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review!! Everyone loves Geoff's Blackbird and it is fantastic! I believe his cover of The Headless Horseman shows his range better as he sings all parts.

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But I don’t think the three disembodied heads (that can’t sing in chest voice!) go as high as he did here.

    • @thmonz
      @thmonz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DennisKovacich I'll have to listen again because I'm not sure either.

  • @DougRayPhillips
    @DougRayPhillips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see other folks have already listed the members for you. The character Santa was played by Geoff Castellucci's brother-in-law, and was voiced by one of the group members (I don't remember which one).
    There are five members when they're at full strength. Two tenors, two low guys, and a beatboxer, like other typical acapella groups. Jesse Nunn is a baritone but can go high. And Geoff can go way high as well.
    Earl Elkins ("you haven't got a prayer" high tenor) left the group earlier this year, so they've been doing stuff with guest artists. And Geoff has made several vids where he multitracks all the vocals himself.
    Geoff's recent individual vids include "Bare Necessities" (from The Jungle Book), Paul McCartney's "Blackbird" (where he also hits an E1), "Headless Horseman," and "Mele Kalikimaka" with The American Sirens as backup [a tribute to the original 1950 version by Bing Crosby and The Answers Sisters].
    Newest whole-group release is "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," with 16-year-old Adriana Arellano as a guest artist, plus an unnamed rented Grinch performer. Geoff hits an Eb1 in that one.
    You could also check the Moana and Little Mermaid medleys. And... the group did a number of other songs from Nightmare Before Christmas.
    You want to hear the whole group harmonizing and doing solo breakouts, with no character voices and no costumes, try "Can't Help Falling In Love."

  • @Catalinddm
    @Catalinddm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nah. He is a bass-baritone, that's why he has such an upper range. He says as much in a video on his personal channel as well.
    BTW, I know this because I am in the same boat. I have a d2-e4 chest voice, but can hit a1 chest on mic and even a e1 on subharmonics and can hit a b4 in mixed voice.

  • @chandleraskew6496
    @chandleraskew6496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so excited you found Voiceplay!

  • @louf1025
    @louf1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it Julia. Since it’s Christmas, maybe you can do Voiceplay’s “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”? Can I entice you with more insane bass notes. I believe he sings an Eb1 in that one - and once again shows off his range. Just sayin’. Happy Holidays!

  • @GodSponge
    @GodSponge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "This is Halloween" is another great one from Nightmare Before Christmas. Great costumes and of course amazing vocals. "Grim Grinning Ghosts" is another of my favs, but not really Christmas-y.

  • @rickieodem488
    @rickieodem488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love you Julia! Here's another vote for Moana Medley! VoicePlay does musical theater pieces with brilliant arrangements along with their outstanding vocals.

  • @bekahnavarro
    @bekahnavarro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They've quickly become one of my favorites. I love that they all get a chance to shine. I'd recommend The Little Mermaid and Moana medleys, Boy Bands in 5 mins, Kidnap Sandy Claus (all of the other Nightmare before Christmas covers really).

  • @jamescurfman3284
    @jamescurfman3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG! CUTEST Christmas Elf EVER!!!

  • @jeffstumpf9129
    @jeffstumpf9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To me, they sound like cartoon characters’ voices. I love it, it's perfect for this cartoon evil.

  • @bigchewr1552
    @bigchewr1552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Every one gangsta till geoff drop the bass

  • @ReinQuest
    @ReinQuest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love people reacting to Geoff’s subharmonics. I don’t really know this group but I found Geoff by pure accident and he’s a guy to watch. This group is great too. I need to check their collaborations out.

  • @CarlosGonzalez-do8mb
    @CarlosGonzalez-do8mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alter Bridge: Words darker than their wings live at Royal Albert Hall

  • @matthbva
    @matthbva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry Christmas, Julia! I’m glad I found you this year. It’s one of the silver linings of 2020.

  • @milkyzzzzz19
    @milkyzzzzz19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Honestly, the braids are what stole the show

  • @lisettekleiweg2606
    @lisettekleiweg2606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow, a genuine Christmaselfgirl on Christmaseve ! Thanks for the fun and have a wonderful Christmas ! 🎄😁👌