Thank you so much for the reaction!! You know, I did do QOTN in college, but no, I am definitely not operatically trained. I’m just a very good impersonator and have range. (The important parts, right? 😂) I studied cello and vocal jazz. Great reaction and analysis! And you said my name absolutely beautifully. 😊
Hey Lizzy, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Cello and vocal jazz - very cool 🎶And if you have the range and ability, the QOTN is a must, right?! You must have had such a blast making this video with VoicePlay (and no doubt recording your part too)! Thank you 🙏
Anytime Geoff is painted blue is going to be fun. Layne the Carrot Lord had a great time making that arrangement. Thanks for another great reaction. The Little Mermaid medley would be a suggestion for a reaction soon. Another blue/purple Geoff and an introduction to another great guest.
@SirHairless Layne has 🥕 gags going back a few years, tormenting J None with them. They make an appearance in the Frozen medley too. Eli loves spicy foods, hence the 🌶 in this video. Geoff is an obsessive chef, so him adding the spices to the cauldron was in character too. Looking forward to your reactions to The Little Mermaid medley, Drunken Sailor and the Dragonborn Comes hopefully in the not too distant future.
While VoicePlay didn't take it seriously (well, they took the performance seriously, just not the video!) and didn't win a Grammy for it, this is another case of an a cappella group taking an instrumental piece and performing it marvelously well, just as PTX did with Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. While I prefer Dance just because of the underlaying music, I have to say that there's just an enormous amount of detail and thought that went into this video - all hail the twisted mind of Layne, the Carrot Lord! BTW - Elizabeth fools almost everyone with her "operatic" performance in this song, but she insists that she's basically a studio singer and doesn't really have any operatic training. I personally think she's pulling our legs to see it they will come off in her hands, but that's what she says!
Everytime you so "if you don't like the pauses and analysis" I'm like well why else would someone be here the analysis and your emotional reactions are the best part!
I said it before, I think, but I feel compelled to repeat myself; your “ear” for hearing every individual component of these performances just staggers me. There’s several reactors out there I like, but you are far and away the most intricate in your analysis. 🙂🙂
Fortunately I knew this performance, so I could enjoy watching you watching the video I think Edvard Grieg would have loved this version. I must admit I only listened once to Peer Gynt and that was fifty years ago, I think, but I would listen to the whole Suite again if it was performed by VoicePlay Thank you for all your explanations and the great analysis
I do love this piece! I would love to sing this with a group. I love the troll costumes and Elizabeth is marvelous. Beware of the carrot! It's a running gag for Layne. It shows up in the oddest places.
I am SO glad you reacted to this! For some reason, it doesn't seem to resonate with as large an audience as their "normal" songs.... if they even have a 'normal.' I KNEW that you would really appreciate the rhythm and harmonic effects. Not to mention the visuals! One thing... unless I am really wrong, you used the term "sound effects. With VoicePlay, sound effects = Layne. Great example is the creaking door in Valhalla calling. They also use multi-tracking, so there are often more than "just" 5 parts. Great reaction! I like the technical breakdowns you do!
Oh yes I use that term "sound effects" when speaking about sounds that aren't obvious "singing" sounds - whether produced by humans or not (I tend to use terms in their most simple forms because it's easier )
Finally! I was hoping you'd react to and analyze this one as it is quite spectacular. There is so much going on, and your breakdown helps me appreciate it even more. Thank you!
You should see hide and seek. Incredible is an understatement. Also I can't wait to see what you think of the dragonborne comes. Absolutely otherworldly. Voiceplay does a wonderful job of taking you there. It's truly an experience every time.
Ok. I'm so happy right after this. This VP cover delights me every time I watch the video, and I discover new clever details each time. But watching you react to and process the whole experience for the first time. I keep wanting to heap on compliments and appreciation for all you do in making this content, but I'd sound like an eccentric old auntie gushing over a nephew who's a prodigy. Which would be awkward for all of us 😂. So... thanks for this, and for sharing your gifts whilst maintaining your own privacy. Hard to do on TH-cam.
Elizabeth says she is not operatically trained, she just sounds that way. :) This was a Layne arrangement but the swing section was Geoff's addition. And a lovely one. And these guys are back in a new classical piece. Soon.
This is intense so I can’t listen to it all the time because I get too frazzled. But when I’m in the mood this gets played over and over again. It is just so much fun! I believe I’ve also heard this as part of classic cartoons. (I know that they’ve used Barber of Seville in cartoons and a few others. It seems to me that I remember Elmer Fudd chasing Bugs Bunny to this but I’m really really old so those cartoons probably aren’t around anymore. ) Every time I listen (and watch) I find new things. Now, I will hear more new things because of your analysis so thank you very much. By the way those voices at the end were both Layne. He does not do voice acting but he really should because he is great at it.
OMG, Sir Hairless, (I'm still laughing as hysterically as this music) at your reaction, and I'm SO glad you did not blow up...if you intend to listen to this many more times, I'm afraid you becoming wonky may still be a problem... please use caution, because you are truly a priceless treasure, and deserve not to go wonky any time soon 😮😮😮 thank you for providing so much joyful laughter 🤣😂🤣😂❤
You have quickly joined my 'preferred reactors' list. I really enjoy listening to you explain things or break the sections apart and put it in terms the rest of us can understand. Keep it up!
Wow, great reaction! I wasn’t sure you would react to this one! It’s quite slapstick and fast. But it’s also quite brilliant! I was excited to hear/see your reaction to their rhythms and harmonies for this! Wonderful reaction and analysis as per usual 😁 👏🏻
That VP is reviving these characters now using a montage of many classical composers (as yet untitled) will amuse you. Bravo for valiantly analyzing this piece. I’m impressed that you didn’t implode. (My favorite bite was Lanye’s signature carrot being the final addition to the pot before everything went poof).
Elizabeth (tried to tag her but couldn't do it) was very sweet and listened to all the reactors (that I saw at least) that reacted when it first came out and wrote a little something that showed she actually watched the reaction.
Layne is orange because he is the Carrot Lord! Huldra Draco has a video explaining it on her channel. It's quite funny! Also Layne has played a dog a couple times! Once was in "Oogie Boogie's Song." He was dressed as Zero, the ghost dog in TNBC. And there's one other time, but I won't spoil it for you.💙
They're all voice actors. Especially Eli. The voices at the end are Layne. Their new video that will be released in a week or so is absolutely undeniably their best so far. It is the sequel to this one. Same characters but features Rachel Potter instead of Elizabeth Garozzo. As of a few days ago when they released it on their Patreon they hadn't decided on a name for it yet. Just a temporary one that I'm hoping for or one close to it.
'It's a shame Little Eli got gruesomely murdered by big Eli." I love your humor SH. Rolling with laughter during this reaction. You'd be an excellent music theory teacher with your humor and deep knowledge. (IDK you might be one and I missed that detail about you) Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the breakdown of the music, the laughs and making my evening so much better!
Oh, I just knew you would have a LOT to say about this one! 😁 They really went to town on creating this story with the various 'trolls' creating some sort of potion - the BTS was hilarious, Cesar's ears kept falling off, Layne and Geoff were dragging huge branches into the studio from outside the mall (with Tony threatening them they'd have to repaint any scratched areas!) - if you didn't spot them, the masks of Lock, Shock and Barrel (from Nightmare Before Christmas) were in the 'trees'! I loved the addition of the huge pepper to make the potion 'spicy' as the tempo increased! Great reaction and analysis, loved it! 😊
It was actually just Layne that brought the trees in and Geoff saw it after asking him when he did it. And the BTS didn’t show Cesar’s ears falling off though I know I’ve seen Elizabeth comment that it happened.
Thank you very much for reacting and analyzing "In The Hall Of The Mountain King"! It is so much fun to watch your reactions and learn every time something new.
Thank you!!! I just always wish it was longer!! For some reason my favorite part in this is Cesar’s giggle and Heeeeeey WOW! starting at about 15:46 Can’t wait for you to see “Part 2” of this classical series!
Oh my goodness, I thought I was really familiar with Voiceplay’s version of this piece, but you pointed out so many things I’d never here before! Thank you for your great analysis!
I’ve never seen this video before and I was also amazed by this wildly creative production by VoicePlay full of juicy madness🤪I really enjoyed the way they told a very engaging story with cool characters - without a single word (!) -, which added even more artistic value to the high-quality vocals and creative arrangement👌I also loved your generous reaction/analysis full of bright explanations and beautiful smiles :) The way you embraced the humour in this piece of art was very satisfying to watch, thank you!🤗
Sir Hairless: if you don't want to hear the analysis skip to this time here (points to a time 6 and a half minutes later)... Me: I knew this was going to be good This is an absolute banger to hear broken down and picked apart by you analysts and as a classical guy I knew you'd have some cool stuff to say about it
I think Sir Hairless would have imploded if this had been your first VoicePlay reaction!! The fact this was your 10th or so reaction to Voiceplay is the only thing that got you through it with your sanity still in tact!! My favorite part is when Cesar whops the back of Layne's head (ala Jethro Gibbs style on NCIS). The best part about this piece is how VoicePlay always provides the hook to the song in the first couple seconds and then rhythmically changes throughout the piece every few seconds to have you fully engaged and listening throughout. The point you've mentioned numerous times is so clear in this piece where there are no words and yet we're on the edge of our seats throughout. Another great analysis. And, as I've said with every single SH reaction, us amateurs get to learn something new from you every time!! Looking forward to The Dragonborn Comes!! You're going to LOVE IT!!
Voiceplay likes to use the Dr. Who motif in their soprano parts. You hear Elizabeth do it here, and you’ll hear Lauren Paley do it in Hide And Seek. That’s another Halloween-themed number that is delightfully creepy.
A nice Geoff stank face in this one! Always love to see your mind working overtime on the first listen through, followed by the analysis which is very interesting. Looking forward to the next Voiceplay pick!!
Part 2 with these characters is coming soon!!! It is probably the best ever VP video/music/production they have ever done!!!! I probably say that every time they put something out but they always keep besting themselves! I can't wait to see your reaction/analysis! Go ahead and start preparing now. I normally wouldn't say anything but ive seen many others mention that part 2 is coming soon so the cat's out of the bag. oh yeah did I tell you to start preparing now?!?!
Okay so it finally hit me. I was born and raised in Scotland but now live in Melbourne, Aus. Finally after you mentioned adverts I realised that’s where I recognised this piece from- was it not the Alton Towers adverts? I know it’s been used in a million more places but I think that’s where I know it from. Thanks haha that’s been bothering me for months.
Hi Sir. I am amazed that Voiceplay aretaht advanced. Your analysis is so in-epth that I almost fell over. And I am even more amazed that you can make such an analysis! OMG you're good! Thank you, and please, never stop analyzing Voiceplay.
Loved your reaction and analysis and learned so much- thanks! Voice Play has been working very hard on their newest one featuring these same characters that should be released in another week or two so be on the lookout for it. They did not have it named or finished yet but have been teasing their patrons with it and it is stunning! Elizabeth Garozzo is a long time friend that sang with Disney World's 'Voices Of Liberty' choir but does independent session work for Disney now. All of Voice Play's featured guest are so amazing.
I liked it when Layne dropped the carrot in the cauldron & they all blue up in smoke. Near the beginning Eli came out holding a carrot & was going to drop it into the cauldron but Elizabeth plucked it out of his hand just in time. She knew what would happen if he had succeeded.
This one is so much fun. They are so good at theatrical numbers. Great reaction. It's so full-on, it's hard to analyse without being there for ever so you did a great job at picking out the really striking points to highlight.
Well, growing up on Saturday morning cartoons (when they were real cartoons 60’s-70’s) is where I learned about classical music ad learned to like it.. now Voiceplay is bringing the fun back to classical music and I really do applaud them for doing so… even appreciate the juvenile humor 😁‼️
As much as I loved the PTX "instrumental" with Sugar Plum Fairy", I like the increased complexity and visual entertainment VP's "In the Hall..." provides. I can't wait for the part 2 we've heard about!
The way each segment is using a coda, then you're engaged again with another moment, codaized, another shift, syncopation, and everything is moved around with shifting vocal patterns, it just keeps the listener engaged.
Once again a brilliant reaction and analysis! Feel free to pause as many times as you need, especially in VoicePlay's video. I really enjoyed your detail breakdown, but seems the details and complexity might affect your enjoyment of their music. I actually never noticed the red smoke during Cesar's part... ha!! Well done Sir!!
Hmmmm... Layne as a cartoon dog? This reminded me of their version of "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch!" 😁😇. Watch it and you'll see what I mean 😅. L;oved your analysis--- And reaction 😅. And BTW, just while I'm writing, on my TV runs an ad which has "In the hall of the Mountain King" as its soundtrack 😅. See you next time!
Oboy, Diana Damrau’s QOTN! Do a reaction to that just for funzies! I LOVE her! Oh, you’re just so polite about the belch/fart-boxing! LOL. The carrot is an inside joke among Voiceplay fans. Layne has made a lot of carrot jokes over the years. Great analysis!!
Sir Hairless! Восхитительно! 😍 Я под впечатлением! Мой мозг взорвался, но он успел передать Вам спасибо за эту шикарную реакцию и сумасшедший анализ, я бы сказала за эту научную работу, да ещё и с юмором! Вы как всегда просто супер! ❤
The arrangement was brilliant, that doesn't happen accidentally. I'm glad you appreciated the body function humor - it did prove that men (Layne) never get past the age of 10 in some respects.
All I have to say is "fasten your seat belts for part II"... you were talked about on Mr. Castellucci's patreon... many people there are really looking forward to your reaction on that hellish new thing - coming soon(ish)... 😂🎉❤
Pure artistry! It is not only a musical mastery but they managed to create a visual story as well. It must have been fun filming it. So, not only were both my ears and eyes entertained, but my mind made more sense of this madness thanks to your RA. Thank you... again. 🤗
The only ones who don't sample the potion are Geoff and Cesar. They seem to be having a great deal of fun even without getting their voices magically changed.
The Peer Gynt Suite was my favourite tape when I was a little kid back in the 60s, and this was my favourite piece on it. Apparently I used to march around in a circle, gaining speed with the music until I was running flat out, then I'd fall down on the last note! So yeah, I agree, not one to relax to. Love this version too, with the visuals. Great storytelling!
Wonderful breakdown, sir. And kudos to you for even attempting to transcribe that opening. I am in awe of anyone who has that aural ability to pick out parts like that.
This comment is epic! As always I am deeply impressed about your great ability to hear everything, even in this creative and calculated chaos in the video - but of course there is barely something to hide by the Boyz 😅 Would love to hear your thoughts on Seven Nations Army by Voiceplay.... Please stay as you are, you are my hero...
Had a feeling you would really enjoy this. Transcribing a strictly orchestral piece into acapella is not something many artists would attempt. Then to give it a story outside of the opera is next level. Really enjoyed the way you broke it down and how they made it work was exactly was hoping for. Thank you!
I have to admit I sought this out from you based upon a comment from another Voiceplay analysis you made (and I found today! I’m off, so I’m diving based on my inclinations today). This is always a fun orchestral piece to play and I wondered about the pizzicato opening in an a Capella arrangement, but this was so much fun. Amusing to see these highly creative visuals accompanying the chaotic vocals. It was fun to read Elizabeth’s comment to your suspicion that she had operatic training and her cello background. I would have thought she had operatic background as well. Impressive! I suspect that I have found another new addition to my Halloween playlist. 😂 Cheers again from Canada 🇨🇦
One of my absolute favorites both by VoicePlay and my high school concert band back in 1967. I got to play the contrabass clarinet. I'd wake up to this movement of the Peer Gynt Suite. When VoicePlay did this one, I was ecstatic. After hearing it all, I thought they deserved an award for this. So different!
Thanks for your analysis. VoicePlay did a brilliant job with this song. I especially enjoyed Elizabeth Garozzo. Sometime you might want to listen to one of Pentatonix’s instrumentals, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Grammy winner) or Waltz Of The Flowers (audio only).
I find your analysis really good for making me listen differently and helps me to focus on the individual parts. Thank you. Also part two of this which is out now...pure musical theatre and completely nuts. Cant wait to hear you analyse that one!
The Grendals return... or have on the Patreon already. It will drop here on YT sometime this month, unless something delays it at least. I am interested in that "queen of the night" you were talking about... I will look it up later because we are hoping they make the Grendals a regular part, like their Halloween and Christmas drops, and I would like to see how it would compare (see if it is something worth suggesting for another day).
Really looking forward to this reaction and analysis, and you did not disappoint 😊 it is a fun song/arrangement but even more fun when looking at all the different shifts is timings and rhythms and voices and …. So much; on top of the video with the costumes and performance.
I would wholeheartedly recommend reacting to the classic “Moon River” done a capella by Jacob Collier. The intro has innumerable recognizable faces who contributed, each visible as a point of light of sorts … see how many you can identify.
I'd never heard of Voiceplay before, but this was fun. For a different song that also has something to do with mountains, etc, check out Wind Rose with "Diggy Diggy Hole". 😄 Wind Rose has a number of Lord of the Rings inspired songs.
I was watching this again and realized I can’t now answer your question about the chant near the end. I spoke with Layne and he told me that he realized that he needed something here to break up the singing. He made up the words, but took his inspiration from the singing trees in the Tiki Room at Disney World. That’s why the chant seems vaguely Hawaiian.
If I had a time machine, I would bring Edvard Grieg back with me and (after proper preparation regarding recorded music, videos, Internet, TH-cam, etc.) I would play him this performance. With sufficient preparation (so he doesn't lose his mind), I believe he would love it. (Don't know what language we would use, though. I may have to go forward in time first and snag me a universal translator badge.)
How can we find out more about Sir Hairless? Your analyses are so specific and informative! Makes one really appreciate the knowledge and skill of these performers.
Ghouls just wanna have fun! The gang is back as Voiceplay has announced that they will be releasing Classical Chaos with Rachel Potter...I hope Elizabeth is back as well, but we'll see, coming soon to a Voiceplay channel near your.
Thank you so much for the reaction!! You know, I did do QOTN in college, but no, I am definitely not operatically trained. I’m just a very good impersonator and have range. (The important parts, right? 😂) I studied cello and vocal jazz. Great reaction and analysis! And you said my name absolutely beautifully. 😊
Hey Lizzy, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Cello and vocal jazz - very cool 🎶And if you have the range and ability, the QOTN is a must, right?!
You must have had such a blast making this video with VoicePlay (and no doubt recording your part too)! Thank you 🙏
Just have to say be prepared! VoicePlay is working on a part 2 to these characters! Hopefully dropping soon.
The 2nd part is out now, with Rachel Potter. Chef's kiss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Anytime Geoff is painted blue is going to be fun. Layne the Carrot Lord had a great time making that arrangement.
Thanks for another great reaction.
The Little Mermaid medley would be a suggestion for a reaction soon. Another blue/purple Geoff and an introduction to another great guest.
Layne the Carrot Lord I need to see more of this! 🥕
@SirHairless Layne has 🥕 gags going back a few years, tormenting J None with them. They make an appearance in the Frozen medley too.
Eli loves spicy foods, hence the 🌶 in this video. Geoff is an obsessive chef, so him adding the spices to the cauldron was in character too.
Looking forward to your reactions to The Little Mermaid medley, Drunken Sailor and the Dragonborn Comes hopefully in the not too distant future.
"shame little Eli got gruesomely murdered" 🤣🤣 I mean, couldn't agree more
Was scared this video would get flagged for 'harmful content'
While VoicePlay didn't take it seriously (well, they took the performance seriously, just not the video!) and didn't win a Grammy for it, this is another case of an a cappella group taking an instrumental piece and performing it marvelously well, just as PTX did with Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. While I prefer Dance just because of the underlaying music, I have to say that there's just an enormous amount of detail and thought that went into this video - all hail the twisted mind of Layne, the Carrot Lord!
BTW - Elizabeth fools almost everyone with her "operatic" performance in this song, but she insists that she's basically a studio singer and doesn't really have any operatic training. I personally think she's pulling our legs to see it they will come off in her hands, but that's what she says!
😂😂😂 I’ll never tell.
Everytime you so "if you don't like the pauses and analysis" I'm like well why else would someone be here the analysis and your emotional reactions are the best part!
I said it before, I think, but I feel compelled to repeat myself; your “ear” for hearing every individual component of these performances just staggers me.
There’s several reactors out there I like, but you are far and away the most intricate in your analysis. 🙂🙂
I second this
Thank you!
Fortunately I knew this performance, so I could enjoy watching you watching the video I think Edvard Grieg would have loved this version. I must admit I only listened once to Peer Gynt and that was fifty years ago, I think, but I would listen to the whole Suite again if it was performed by VoicePlay Thank you for all your explanations and the great analysis
I do love this piece! I would love to sing this with a group. I love the troll costumes and Elizabeth is marvelous. Beware of the carrot! It's a running gag for Layne. It shows up in the oddest places.
Eli murdered little Eli. Ha ha ha. Never thought about it that way. ❤
I am SO glad you reacted to this! For some reason, it doesn't seem to resonate with as large an audience as their "normal" songs.... if they even have a 'normal.' I KNEW that you would really appreciate the rhythm and harmonic effects. Not to mention the visuals! One thing... unless I am really wrong, you used the term "sound effects. With VoicePlay, sound effects = Layne. Great example is the creaking door in Valhalla calling. They also use multi-tracking, so there are often more than "just" 5 parts. Great reaction! I like the technical breakdowns you do!
Yeah, I think the only “sound effect” in this one was the glass breaking when an item was thrown and the rest was all voice.
@@thisismetoday7423 I didn't catch that, but I'm sure you're correct. Not even the Supernatural Layne could pull that off!
Oh yes I use that term "sound effects" when speaking about sounds that aren't obvious "singing" sounds - whether produced by humans or not (I tend to use terms in their most simple forms because it's easier )
Finally! I was hoping you'd react to and analyze this one as it is quite spectacular. There is so much going on, and your breakdown helps me appreciate it even more. Thank you!
You should see hide and seek. Incredible is an understatement. Also I can't wait to see what you think of the dragonborne comes. Absolutely otherworldly. Voiceplay does a wonderful job of taking you there. It's truly an experience every time.
Dragonborn Comes is his next reaction. Already in the pipeline!!
Ok. I'm so happy right after this. This VP cover delights me every time I watch the video, and I discover new clever details each time. But watching you react to and process the whole experience for the first time. I keep wanting to heap on compliments and appreciation for all you do in making this content, but I'd sound like an eccentric old auntie gushing over a nephew who's a prodigy. Which would be awkward for all of us 😂. So... thanks for this, and for sharing your gifts whilst maintaining your own privacy. Hard to do on TH-cam.
Elizabeth says she is not operatically trained, she just sounds that way. :) This was a Layne arrangement but the swing section was Geoff's addition. And a lovely one. And these guys are back in a new classical piece. Soon.
Fun fact: Liz is NOT opera trained. Granted, she was part of the Voices of Liberty, and Toxic Audio, but.. not an opera singer. 😊
She could have been, though. Pipes like an organ, that one.
This is intense so I can’t listen to it all the time because I get too frazzled. But when I’m in the mood this gets played over and over again. It is just so much fun! I believe I’ve also heard this as part of classic cartoons. (I know that they’ve used Barber of Seville in cartoons and a few others. It seems to me that I remember Elmer Fudd chasing Bugs Bunny to this but I’m really really old so those cartoons probably aren’t around anymore. )
Every time I listen (and watch) I find new things. Now, I will hear more new things because of your analysis so thank you very much.
By the way those voices at the end were both Layne. He does not do voice acting but he really should because he is great at it.
OMG, Sir Hairless, (I'm still laughing as hysterically as this music) at your reaction, and I'm SO glad you did not blow up...if you intend to listen to this many more times, I'm afraid you becoming wonky may still be a problem... please use caution, because you are truly a priceless treasure, and deserve not to go wonky any time soon 😮😮😮 thank you for providing so much joyful laughter 🤣😂🤣😂❤
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LOOK OUT for this month song!! Think it will 100% blow your mind
You have quickly joined my 'preferred reactors' list. I really enjoy listening to you explain things or break the sections apart and put it in terms the rest of us can understand. Keep it up!
Been waiting for this one! Greetings Sir Hairless..
Wow, great reaction! I wasn’t sure you would react to this one! It’s quite slapstick and fast. But it’s also quite brilliant! I was excited to hear/see your reaction to their rhythms and harmonies for this! Wonderful reaction and analysis as per usual 😁 👏🏻
Thanks! Oh yes, well it seems my VP reactions are mostly in the hands of Patrons atm (which of course I love)!
That VP is reviving these characters now using a montage of many classical composers (as yet untitled) will amuse you.
Bravo for valiantly analyzing this piece. I’m impressed that you didn’t implode. (My favorite bite was Lanye’s signature carrot being the final addition to the pot before everything went poof).
Elizabeth (tried to tag her but couldn't do it) was very sweet and listened to all the reactors (that I saw at least) that reacted when it first came out and wrote a little something that showed she actually watched the reaction.
I still do. 😊 Reactors are the BEST!
@@LizzyGarozzoMusic What a delight to have you join VP in this production. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Layne is orange because he is the Carrot Lord! Huldra Draco has a video explaining it on her channel. It's quite funny! Also Layne has played a dog a couple times! Once was in "Oogie Boogie's Song." He was dressed as Zero, the ghost dog in TNBC. And there's one other time, but I won't spoil it for you.💙
"Woof"
They're all voice actors. Especially Eli. The voices at the end are Layne.
Their new video that will be released in a week or so is absolutely undeniably their best so far.
It is the sequel to this one. Same characters but features Rachel Potter instead of Elizabeth Garozzo.
As of a few days ago when they released it on their Patreon they hadn't decided on a name for it yet. Just a temporary one that I'm hoping for or one close to it.
'It's a shame Little Eli got gruesomely murdered by big Eli." I love your humor SH. Rolling with laughter during this reaction. You'd be an excellent music theory teacher with your humor and deep knowledge. (IDK you might be one and I missed that detail about you) Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the breakdown of the music, the laughs and making my evening so much better!
(and don't worry, I'm not a music teacher of any kind)
I just knew you'd appreciate this one. And to think they made it so interesting, and there aren't even any lyrics.
Oh, I just knew you would have a LOT to say about this one! 😁 They really went to town on creating this story with the various 'trolls' creating some sort of potion - the BTS was hilarious, Cesar's ears kept falling off, Layne and Geoff were dragging huge branches into the studio from outside the mall (with Tony threatening them they'd have to repaint any scratched areas!) - if you didn't spot them, the masks of Lock, Shock and Barrel (from Nightmare Before Christmas) were in the 'trees'! I loved the addition of the huge pepper to make the potion 'spicy' as the tempo increased! Great reaction and analysis, loved it! 😊
It was actually just Layne that brought the trees in and Geoff saw it after asking him when he did it. And the BTS didn’t show Cesar’s ears falling off though I know I’ve seen Elizabeth comment that it happened.
@@thisismetoday7423 Sorry - guess my memory is not what it used to be...!
@@raycardy4843 I only remembered because I had just watched the BTS again 😅
Thank you very much for reacting and analyzing "In The Hall Of The Mountain King"! It is so much fun to watch your reactions and learn every time something new.
Thank you!!! I just always wish it was longer!! For some reason my favorite part in this is Cesar’s giggle and Heeeeeey WOW! starting at about 15:46 Can’t wait for you to see “Part 2” of this classical series!
Thanks for the request!!
Oh my goodness, I thought I was really familiar with Voiceplay’s version of this piece, but you pointed out so many things I’d never here before! Thank you for your great analysis!
I’ve never seen this video before and I was also amazed by this wildly creative production by VoicePlay full of juicy madness🤪I really enjoyed the way they told a very engaging story with cool characters - without a single word (!) -, which added even more artistic value to the high-quality vocals and creative arrangement👌I also loved your generous reaction/analysis full of bright explanations and beautiful smiles :) The way you embraced the humour in this piece of art was very satisfying to watch, thank you!🤗
Must always be a challenge for a piece without words! Kind of like ballet I suppose...but shorter...and more restricted physcially 😅
Thank you 🙏
I knew you'd love this 😊 Another great video showing off their character voices is This is Halloween 😅 It's hilarious 😅😅
Sir Hairless: if you don't want to hear the analysis skip to this time here (points to a time 6 and a half minutes later)...
Me: I knew this was going to be good
This is an absolute banger to hear broken down and picked apart by you analysts and as a classical guy I knew you'd have some cool stuff to say about it
I think Sir Hairless would have imploded if this had been your first VoicePlay reaction!! The fact this was your 10th or so reaction to Voiceplay is the only thing that got you through it with your sanity still in tact!! My favorite part is when Cesar whops the back of Layne's head (ala Jethro Gibbs style on NCIS). The best part about this piece is how VoicePlay always provides the hook to the song in the first couple seconds and then rhythmically changes throughout the piece every few seconds to have you fully engaged and listening throughout. The point you've mentioned numerous times is so clear in this piece where there are no words and yet we're on the edge of our seats throughout. Another great analysis. And, as I've said with every single SH reaction, us amateurs get to learn something new from you every time!! Looking forward to The Dragonborn Comes!! You're going to LOVE IT!!
Seems we need to pick the order of VP reactions carefully to avoid implosions
Voiceplay likes to use the Dr. Who motif in their soprano parts. You hear Elizabeth do it here, and you’ll hear Lauren Paley do it in Hide And Seek. That’s another Halloween-themed number that is delightfully creepy.
Thank you, sir, absolutely love your smile. Your eyes can smile very lovely)❤
Thank you for your expertise. Have a lovely week.
So glad to hear your take on this one.
Saw this in Seattle maybe fifteen years ago. They took it much more seriously 🙂I think I like Voiceplay's version better.
A nice Geoff stank face in this one! Always love to see your mind working overtime on the first listen through, followed by the analysis which is very interesting. Looking forward to the next Voiceplay pick!!
Part 2 with these characters is coming soon!!! It is probably the best ever VP video/music/production they have ever done!!!! I probably say that every time they put something out but they always keep besting themselves! I can't wait to see your reaction/analysis! Go ahead and start preparing now. I normally wouldn't say anything but ive seen many others mention that part 2 is coming soon so the cat's out of the bag. oh yeah did I tell you to start preparing now?!?!
excellent comment as usual, I'm not a singer but I have the perception that is a quite complicated piece 😅
I was waiting for your reaction to this one. One of my favorites.
Came for Voiceplay, stayed for music theory. Great video!
Okay so it finally hit me. I was born and raised in Scotland but now live in Melbourne, Aus. Finally after you mentioned adverts I realised that’s where I recognised this piece from- was it not the Alton Towers adverts?
I know it’s been used in a million more places but I think that’s where I know it from. Thanks haha that’s been bothering me for months.
Thank you for another brilliant breakdown and analysis of a VoicePlay masterpiece! I really do appreciate your work. 😊👍
Voiceplay just posted a new video that shows them dressed up like this again ❤❤ it’s wonderful , I hope you watch it ❤
Hi Sir. I am amazed that Voiceplay aretaht advanced. Your analysis is so in-epth that I almost fell over. And I am even more amazed that you can make such an analysis! OMG you're good! Thank you, and please, never stop analyzing Voiceplay.
I've been waiting for you to listen to this! So much fun and I learn so much watching you explain why it sounds so great! ❤🎶
Loved your reaction and analysis and learned so much- thanks! Voice Play has been working very hard on their newest one featuring these same characters that should be released in another week or two so be on the lookout for it. They did not have it named or finished yet but have been teasing their patrons with it and it is stunning! Elizabeth Garozzo is a long time friend that sang with Disney World's 'Voices Of Liberty' choir but does independent session work for Disney now. All of Voice Play's featured guest are so amazing.
Well done it is, indeed, A Lot to handle😂
Great analysis as expected! I'm so glad they convinced Elizabeth to do this one.
I liked it when Layne dropped the carrot in the cauldron & they all blue up in smoke. Near the beginning Eli came out holding a carrot & was going to drop it into the cauldron but Elizabeth plucked it out of his hand just in time. She knew what would happen if he had succeeded.
This one is so much fun. They are so good at theatrical numbers. Great reaction. It's so full-on, it's hard to analyse without being there for ever so you did a great job at picking out the really striking points to highlight.
Many parts of this remind me of PTX when Avi was still with them. Enjoyed your analysis and reactions.
Loved your reaction ❤❤❤. They always look like they are having fun.
You are as much fun as voiceplay. Thanks
Well, growing up on Saturday morning cartoons (when they were real cartoons 60’s-70’s) is where I learned about classical music ad learned to like it.. now Voiceplay is bringing the fun back to classical music and I really do applaud them for doing so… even appreciate the juvenile humor 😁‼️
As much as I loved the PTX "instrumental" with Sugar Plum Fairy", I like the increased complexity and visual entertainment VP's "In the Hall..." provides. I can't wait for the part 2 we've heard about!
That you can keep up with everything that’s going on even just mostly is pretty amazing!
It’s my understanding that Geoff wrote the swing part
The way each segment is using a coda, then you're engaged again with another moment, codaized, another shift, syncopation, and everything is moved around with shifting vocal patterns, it just keeps the listener engaged.
Once again a brilliant reaction and analysis! Feel free to pause as many times as you need, especially in VoicePlay's video. I really enjoyed your detail breakdown, but seems the details and complexity might affect your enjoyment of their music. I actually never noticed the red smoke during Cesar's part... ha!! Well done Sir!!
Hmmmm... Layne as a cartoon dog? This reminded me of their version of "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch!" 😁😇. Watch it and you'll see what I mean 😅.
L;oved your analysis--- And reaction 😅.
And BTW, just while I'm writing, on my TV runs an ad which has "In the hall of the Mountain King" as its soundtrack 😅.
See you next time!
Layne was also a cartoon dog in Oogie Boogie’s Song 😂
@@thisismetoday7423 I forgot that one... I didn't see the movie, so I didn't remember his character was a dog. 😅
@@DavideBaroni 🤣 Layne is such a good sport.
No way! Love coincidences like that (or did the TV know you were watching this very SH reaction )
This is so much fun!
Ive seen most of VP songs multiple times but I always listen to your analysis because I love watching you watch them❤
Oboy, Diana Damrau’s QOTN! Do a reaction to that just for funzies! I LOVE her!
Oh, you’re just so polite about the belch/fart-boxing! LOL.
The carrot is an inside joke among Voiceplay fans. Layne has made a lot of carrot jokes over the years.
Great analysis!!
That was a lot of fun. Thanks.
Sir Hairless! Восхитительно! 😍 Я под впечатлением! Мой мозг взорвался, но он успел передать Вам спасибо за эту шикарную реакцию и сумасшедший анализ, я бы сказала за эту научную работу, да ещё и с юмором! Вы как всегда просто супер! ❤
The arrangement was brilliant, that doesn't happen accidentally. I'm glad you appreciated the body function humor - it did prove that men (Layne) never get past the age of 10 in some respects.
All I have to say is "fasten your seat belts for part II"... you were talked about on Mr. Castellucci's patreon... many people there are really looking forward to your reaction on that hellish new thing - coming soon(ish)... 😂🎉❤
Pure artistry! It is not only a musical mastery but they managed to create a visual story as well. It must have been fun filming it. So, not only were both my ears and eyes entertained, but my mind made more sense of this madness thanks to your RA. Thank you... again. 🤗
What a hoot! And now you know what goes on in Layne's head 😆. Genius really. 🌹🕊
The only ones who don't sample the potion are Geoff and Cesar. They seem to be having a great deal of fun even without getting their voices magically changed.
The Peer Gynt Suite was my favourite tape when I was a little kid back in the 60s, and this was my favourite piece on it. Apparently I used to march around in a circle, gaining speed with the music until I was running flat out, then I'd fall down on the last note! So yeah, I agree, not one to relax to. Love this version too, with the visuals. Great storytelling!
Wonderful breakdown, sir. And kudos to you for even attempting to transcribe that opening. I am in awe of anyone who has that aural ability to pick out parts like that.
It's one of their super fun, mind blowing creations that I end up watching repeatedly.
Perfect summation; (glorious) structured rhythmic mess😂
This comment is epic! As always I am deeply impressed about your great ability to hear everything, even in this creative and calculated chaos in the video - but of course there is barely something to hide by the Boyz 😅
Would love to hear your thoughts on Seven Nations Army by Voiceplay....
Please stay as you are, you are my hero...
Had a feeling you would really enjoy this. Transcribing a strictly orchestral piece into acapella is not something many artists would attempt. Then to give it a story outside of the opera is next level. Really enjoyed the way you broke it down and how they made it work was exactly was hoping for.
Thank you!
Amazing analysis! ❤
I have to admit I sought this out from you based upon a comment from another Voiceplay analysis you made (and I found today! I’m off, so I’m diving based on my inclinations today). This is always a fun orchestral piece to play and I wondered about the pizzicato opening in an a Capella arrangement, but this was so much fun. Amusing to see these highly creative visuals accompanying the chaotic vocals. It was fun to read Elizabeth’s comment to your suspicion that she had operatic training and her cello background. I would have thought she had operatic background as well. Impressive! I suspect that I have found another new addition to my Halloween playlist. 😂 Cheers again from Canada 🇨🇦
Wonderful analysis! Thank you so much for helping me understand more about how they do what they do.
One of my absolute favorites both by VoicePlay and my high school concert band back in 1967. I got to play the contrabass clarinet. I'd wake up to this movement of the Peer Gynt Suite. When VoicePlay did this one, I was ecstatic. After hearing it all, I thought they deserved an award for this. So different!
love this one
Thanks for your analysis. VoicePlay did a brilliant job with this song. I especially enjoyed Elizabeth Garozzo. Sometime you might want to listen to one of Pentatonix’s instrumentals, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Grammy winner) or Waltz Of The Flowers (audio only).
Here's the Grammy winner: th-cam.com/video/jZYXsLaHJm0/w-d-xo.html
@@SirHairless Thanks, I had forgotten about it. 😃
@@SirHairless Thanks, I had forgotten about it. 😃
Words would have caused a complete synaptic sensory meltdown. As it was, watching you trying to process this was a ton of fun.
Love the reaction. Love the video. Both so much fun
I find your analysis really good for making me listen differently and helps me to focus on the individual parts. Thank you. Also part two of this which is out now...pure musical theatre and completely nuts. Cant wait to hear you analyse that one!
So great!
The Grendals return... or have on the Patreon already. It will drop here on YT sometime this month, unless something delays it at least. I am interested in that "queen of the night" you were talking about... I will look it up later because we are hoping they make the Grendals a regular part, like their Halloween and Christmas drops, and I would like to see how it would compare (see if it is something worth suggesting for another day).
I hope the Grundels make another appearance for Halloween but I also keep hoping they will cover Thriller
Really looking forward to this reaction and analysis, and you did not disappoint 😊 it is a fun song/arrangement but even more fun when looking at all the different shifts is timings and rhythms and voices and …. So much; on top of the video with the costumes and performance.
I would wholeheartedly recommend reacting to the classic “Moon River” done a capella by Jacob Collier. The intro has innumerable recognizable faces who contributed, each visible as a point of light of sorts … see how many you can identify.
I'd never heard of Voiceplay before, but this was fun.
For a different song that also has something to do with mountains, etc, check out Wind Rose with "Diggy Diggy Hole". 😄 Wind Rose has a number of Lord of the Rings inspired songs.
I was watching this again and realized I can’t now answer your question about the chant near the end. I spoke with Layne and he told me that he realized that he needed something here to break up the singing. He made up the words, but took his inspiration from the singing trees in the Tiki Room at Disney World. That’s why the chant seems vaguely Hawaiian.
Did you mean to comment this on Classical Chaos? 😊
@@thisismetoday7423 yes. It’s not the first time TH-cam has done this to me.
@@Wildecat10It’s happened to me too especially if I’m using my TV and phone at the same time. I’ve commented on completely unrelated videos before. 😂
If I had a time machine, I would bring Edvard Grieg back with me and (after proper preparation regarding recorded music, videos, Internet, TH-cam, etc.) I would play him this performance. With sufficient preparation (so he doesn't lose his mind), I believe he would love it. (Don't know what language we would use, though. I may have to go forward in time first and snag me a universal translator badge.)
Wonderful and informative thank you so much!
How can we find out more about Sir Hairless? Your analyses are so specific and informative! Makes one really appreciate the knowledge and skill of these performers.
What would you like to know? I can maybe answer a question or two
Otherwise I'm thinking of doing a Q&A if I ever reach a certain milestone
Ghouls just wanna have fun! The gang is back as Voiceplay has announced that they will be releasing Classical Chaos with Rachel Potter...I hope Elizabeth is back as well, but we'll see, coming soon to a Voiceplay channel near your.
Another wonderful analysis. Very busym but cool
Great reaction