Both Cesar and Eli can hit up to B5 in falsetto. Interestingly, Cesar is a low baritone naturally, lol. How Cesar gets up there with so much clarity for a low voice, is beyond me. We all know Geoff can get up to A5, but only in short bursts; Cesar belts in the 5th octave unlike any baritone I have ever heard.
I don't feel low baritone is the right classification to use on Cesar. J is a low baritone. Cesar struggles a lot more in the lower baritone range and is a lot more comfortable higher up.
@@huldradraco, his F2s in "Hoist the Colors" says he is a low baritone. Any baritone who can do an F2 without it being airy is a low baritone. In reality, I believe J.None is more of a bass-baritone. His notes down to D2 have a bit more vocal weight than a baritone, but not quite to a bass level.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I couldn't comment on Ceasar as I haven't heard enough of him specifically to say and range can vary for so many singers. I'm a mezzo, but I can sing many alto parts and soprano parts depending on the song, so take range classifications with a pinch of salt anyway. I think it's best to go on the more comfortable parts of their range, and go from there. Just because you can hit very low or very high notes doesn't mean you always should. 😊 If I'm correct Eli is hitting the G5 here. Yes, he may be able to go higher in falsetto, but this still sounds like a pretty solid head mix, meaning he's keeping some thickness to his vocal folds while stretching them to hit that pitch, not easy to do without going to an airier falsetto tone which is why I'm so impressed by it. It also allows him to keep that rock vibe he's got going by using his mix. Regardless of baritone, tenor discussion these men are all phenomenal and have worked so hard on their voices. 👏 If you have any parts you'd like me comment on further please do reply and I'll be happy to give you my take on it.
@@vtstudio173, range classifications, though, give us a good ballpark of where the person fits in, especially live. Range in the studio and range outside it are two different things. In the studio, I am good from F#0 to C#6, but live, my tessitura is more like E1 to C5. Often times, Cesar will double Eli on the high notes. And, yes, you are correct, Eli is, somehow, still chest connected up that high, whereas, Cesar is in falsetto.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I agree completely however going on that ballpark theory, I'm not sure I'd put Cesar as a low baritone. Simply baritone would suffice as his ballpark comfortable notes with clarity are more in that range wouldn't you say? He has a very impressive range none the less.
Nothing has brought in a lot of new reactors, and it has been fun. Especially for those of us who are use to it, it is fun seeing new people find them.
And to continue from John, below, Layne (beatbox) can actually go higher AND lower than Geoff- but - in his words - it's not pretty. Haven't been able to figure out that extra low that happens a couple of times early in the song, but the one during Layne's violin is definitely Layne. He does a lot of "organic" sounds, and that one absolutely sounds like him. There's been discussion in the comments about it: they apparently made the decision not to have Layne beatbox while playing the violin (to double track instead) because it "didn't look good." If you like riffs, you MUST listen to their cover of Tennessee Whiskey.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I completely agree. That wasn't my editorial judgement, but something he said in an interview. For my money, it's very tough to beat Layne on raw talent and ability to entertain. Whatever he touches is worth watching, and re-watching.
03:34 I believe that was Layne, although I think there was a good deal of post production help in making it. There are some very similar sounds in their cover of The Dragonborn Comes (Skyrim) that have been attributed to Layne. 07:28 "Who wobbed?" I believe that was Layne as well. I think it's something he does on the inhale, rather than while exhaling. There are a couple of very similar sounds he produces in their cover of Enemy feat. AleXa. In general, my rule with VoicePlay is, if it's a weird noise that doesn't really sound like it's being produced by a human, it's probably Layne making it!
Most vocal precutionist can do various sounds of kick drums, extremely low and lower sometimes than a voice alone can hit. It starts with an anchor letter like p or b or d and the use of an open throat and even a slow vibration from the uvula. And on mike it can vibrate a building! Hope this helps! Hope you see this late post! Low bass Kenneth
One of the absolute best in a group is Adam Rupp in Home Free. He can replicate the timbre of every drum and every symbol of an entire drum kit. And their bass Tim has a lower chest voice than Geoff! Try man of constant sorrow if you haven’t heard them! Low bass Kenneth
I would welcome you to the rabbit hole, but you've obviously been here awhile. I will always be here for Voiceplay or anything from Geoff's solo channel. Subscribed in anticipation!
Honestly, voice science is forever, a never ending rabbit hole. There's still so much up for debate between vocologists and I am 💯 wanting to be a part of it. Subharmonics, beatboxing, crazing mixing and riffs, all of it! Welcome to my channel and I will definitely be doing a react to Geoffs solos stuff soon! I'm just finishing a react to Dimash, who has blown my mind into tiny smithereens so once I've recovered from that I'll react to Geoff next. 😊
Geoff as the bass helps with the percussion/ beatboxing/ vocal special effects. That sound was one of Layne's crazy beatboxing special effects. Not sure if it is layered over his electronic violin or done while bowing. To the best of my knowledge the top 3 acapella groups, in no particular order, are Pentatonix, Voice Play, Home Free. Pentatonix would be the student council kids( primarily pop and rock) Home Free would be the 4H Club kids ( country) and VoicePlay are the Theatre kids ( show tunes, Disney, etc...anything flashy)
I think you would be surprised how easy it is to hit the low notes in sub harmonics, the crazy thing is how clean the notes are and aren't distorted by air flow
I actually have seen them! They are very interesting. However the croaking noise that Geoff starts with in his practicing videos and becomes a note is the fundamental pitch in his case. The depth that comes from that note and creates an even lower sound that what his vocal folds are actually doing is the undertones or subharmonics. We use our resonators in various parts of our vocal anatomy to emphasize those undertones making the lower noises louder and more noticable than the fundamental pitch. It's incredibly interesting and very in depth, I'm not sure I quite even understand the full extent of it because there's so much to it when we start talking about frequencies with overtones and undertones. If you have any science questions about this or other parts (obviously check out Geoffs videos) then flick a reply and I will do my best to explain or research if I don't know.
The loud "boom" sound is made by combining Jeff low-note that start either with a "B" or "D" sound ... and adding the base drum effect from Lane (the beatboxer)
Yes, Geoff uses subharmonics but you gotta remember that his modal range is crazy low to begin with (his chest voice can slide down to E1 and sustain an F#1 ). The A1s (and the G1) you heard in this particular cover were all sung with his chest voice while the E1s were subharmonics (cue: the breathiness can help you tell right away that it's not subs, though the reverse implication is of course, not true). If you wanna get a better idea of how his extended low registers compare to his full voice, I recommend watching his "how to sing really low" video and the follow up QnA videos where he demonstrates tons of subharmonics (F1, D2, E1,...), growling and, of course, his low chest range down to G#1. To get even better at distinguishing between subharmonics (subs) and chest voice, I recommend David Larson and Bass2Yang (Thou Yang)'s tutorials on the subject, where they go even more in depth on the mechanics and demonstrate the full gamut of what subs can do (they're even better than Geoff at this)
For riffing, you may want to watch their cover of Tennessee Whiskey. It's an older one and has Earl in it. Also Queen in 5 Minutes showcases some very creative skill sets.
I think the rumble comes from some vocal cord distortion you would get from something like a growl, and then just a puff of air. EQ the air out and take out any high frequencies and you just get a rumble
The big bass-drum like boom you get periodically is likely Layne doing something and then doing some heavy post-processing, and adding it in as a multi-track.
THANK YOU!! My mind was blown. I thought after this video it had to have been Layne as I've not heard Geoff do percussion like that sound before. I agree with you on the processing, I love Voiceplay so much, and admire all of them, but their tracks are well processed. There's nearly always layering and reverb added on which I imagine an EQ and reverb and another filter on that sound Layne has made. Still, I could never make a sound anything like that 😅🤯
@@vtstudio173 Geoff is a great beatboxer as well but would rather do bass. He taught Layne how to beatbox . Layne has since perfected the art & has done so in live performance. You can hear Geoff beatboxing in the cover of ...Love Yourself... It is just Eli & Geoff singing.
Are you referring to Geoff or J.none? I don't think I touched on J.none much, but he does have an airier tone than Eli. Cesar also has an airer tone than Eli, perhaps a stylistic choice to match the softer beginning and end of this song as I know Ceasar can mix from their other tracks. J.none does have an airy quality to his voice meaning his vocal folds are a little thinner. Geoff, does all sorts from a voice science perspective I am still trying to wrap my head around.
@@laundrygoddess4 ah yes, that may be the bit I'm referring to as a timpani sounding drum. I don't know much vocal science behind beatboxing so it is forever blowing my mind when Layne makes any kind of noise. Im aware with beatboxing you make noises both while breathing in and out and I'm not sure the vocal folds are actually in play, it's more on the resonators inside your mouth and throat as no pitch is being made specifically. I will go and do my research for the next video so I have a better understanding for you guys.
You need to hear their cover of, "The Dragonborn Comes", from the video game Skyrim . Geoff (Jeff), starts it off with a deep growl to get your attention. They feature Omar Cardona on this one. Omar was also on this season of "The Voice", singing competition show . It's Epic!
Great reaction, and welcome to the TH-cam reaction video club (I’m not a member, so I’m welcoming out of turn, but anyway). It’s great when people who actually understand vocal music react to groups like Voiceplay-a lot of us want to hear about technique and theory, so I’m always glad to see reactions from someone who can do that. Voiceplay just released another one-In My Room, ft Deejay Young. It’s a total change of pace from this but there’s lots to enjoy and talk about there, so I hope you check it out!! Also, if you have never heard Dimash, you really have to go there. I suggest starting with SOS, the 2017 version-it’s where he really gained international notice, and one reason it’s a great starting place is because it’s a vocal competition (China) so you won’t be hearing a lot of reverb or other stuff that filters or corrects his voice. Also, his current production company is super zealous about copyright, so starting around 2020 or 21, you might run into more hassle. Dimash has a ton of fans all over the world, so you’ll gain views and subscribers by checking out his music. And they will assure you that he’s the best singer in the world. You be the judge.
Hi 👋 and thanks! I'll do an introduction about myself and my background soon so people can understand more about why I analyse the way I do 😊 I will do a react to Dimash. I've heard small snippets of him and just from that I know he is an incredible singer. He's almost a freak of nature he is that skilled, so I will do my best to analyse as accurately as I can. 😊
Sorry if I'm repeating a previous comment ... the low 'booms' are coming from Layne - the sound is created using the cheeks. Home Free's Adam Rupp makes a similar sound in some of their music videos.
Check out Homefree another great Acapella group. They are amazing! Seen them live twice! Seeing them again March 5th in Nashville at the Ryman. Voiceplay my second favorite group. Homefree is my number one. They are damn close tho!
If you haven’t already…. please consider reacting to Jacob Collier; either “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (feat. Yebba, John Legend, Tori Kelly), or his magnum opus, Moon River, with multiple famous musicians contributing by singing ‘moon’ in the intro… see how many you recognize…
Thank you for a great reaction to Voice Play. Please please do a reaction to Voice Plays cover of ..In My Room..it is amazing ❤️ Also Voice Plays cover of Eleanor Rigby . ❤️
VoicePlay is great. I Love this this version of this song!!❤ if you love this you should check out Pentatonix cover of Cant Hold Us or New Rules X Are You That somebody
Earlier today I made a comment about technical challenges and 'crackling / popping.' Never mind. I just listened again with wired headphones. Not a snap crackle or pop the whole time. There ARE a few minor 'choppy' edits, but I suspect you are just getting started (I only saw the three videos on your page). So... I am subscriber # 62 and made this like #227. Best of luck on your reaction journey!! 😄
Geoff has a wonderful range, some is his chest voice notes where he has the same tonality at other singer by means of singing the fundamental pitch and consisting of overtones (like most singers) and Subharmonics which emphasises the undertones allowing for those extremely resonant deep lows. I am aware he doesn't use subharmonics in the entirety of this nor any Voiceplay song I've heard. Nor does any bass singer I've heard to date. It has always been a mixture of chest notes and subharmonics. I also haven't heard Geoffs falsetto or head voice, some men do not use or cannot use a head voice, so If you have links to videos of Geoff using his please flick a link here so I can take a look 😊
@@vtstudio173 Geoff's version of High and Dry shows some of his head voice, actually a number of Geoff's solo works have his backing selves singing head voice or falsetto as he goes stupidly high for a bass that can sing so low and so beautifully that low. Also in Voiceplay's cover of Enemy he hits a crazy high note that is overtaken by the female vocalist
@@DnDAddictUK thank you I will check them out. I've only heard one or two of his solo peices, and didn't notice any head voice so I will go and refresh! His true range must be phenomenal if he can access his head voice well.
Please react to voiceplay- oogie boogie''s song you will be amazed by geoffs range he has a 5 octaves range, he says he is a baritone but with bass training ( nobody believes that btw 😛 ) i recommend you to react to that song and hear how high can geoff go, also its an amazing song.
I'll do a react for you, but I have already seen it, several times. 😂 I've followed Voiceplay for a while and Geoff always amazes me as do many strohbass singers. I think I know the part you're referring to, and yes, his range especially when he moves through passages one after the other is a great choice for songwriting, and a wise choice for moving through our range. It's means his vocal folds can gradually transition down through the notes instead of having to do big jumps, which in terms of agility I imagine would be very difficult if going from a subharmonic note to a "normal" note quickly. I'll still do a video to it at somepoint for you. I also am always amazed by their little mermaid piece. Geoffs slide in that slays me every time.
@@vtstudio173 i would appreciate that, everybody in vocieplay is amazing but i talked about geoff cuz i can't do what he does i can't go that low that's why im amazed by him everytime but everybody does an amazing job everytime, eli for example is an amazing tenor if im not wrong he was part of a rock band before voiceplay and he has shown his rockstar part of his many times, layne also is an amazing beatboxer and an amazing arranger in 1 interview he explained the arranging of little mermaid madley it's incredible how that's man's mind work on the other hand cesar's voice is like an angel so delicate and pure and j.none's runs are in another lever for me.
@@ka.ze13 I'm 💯 on the same page as you. I miss the guy with the super high voice, argh I forgotten his name but I do know it. He's in can't help falling in love. His head mix is phenomenal. It does have a sharpness to it that counters the smoothness of the other singers tonality speaking, but when they all sing together and take turns the way they do it was a really nice contrast. They're all fantastic and I don't think there's a song they couldn't sing.
Don't know if you know this song? Jesus Christ. The fact that someone does not know such a classic is as absurd as believing in a flat earth or in the harmfulness of vaccines. You have a lot of catching up to do.
"Who 'WOBBED'?!" is my new favorite reaction to that moment.
Really enjoyed your reaction and analysis, would love to see you come back to them more!
You need to do more reactions to them.
Both Cesar and Eli can hit up to B5 in falsetto. Interestingly, Cesar is a low baritone naturally, lol. How Cesar gets up there with so much clarity for a low voice, is beyond me. We all know Geoff can get up to A5, but only in short bursts; Cesar belts in the 5th octave unlike any baritone I have ever heard.
I don't feel low baritone is the right classification to use on Cesar. J is a low baritone. Cesar struggles a lot more in the lower baritone range and is a lot more comfortable higher up.
@@huldradraco, his F2s in "Hoist the Colors" says he is a low baritone. Any baritone who can do an F2 without it being airy is a low baritone. In reality, I believe J.None is more of a bass-baritone. His notes down to D2 have a bit more vocal weight than a baritone, but not quite to a bass level.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I couldn't comment on Ceasar as I haven't heard enough of him specifically to say and range can vary for so many singers. I'm a mezzo, but I can sing many alto parts and soprano parts depending on the song, so take range classifications with a pinch of salt anyway. I think it's best to go on the more comfortable parts of their range, and go from there. Just because you can hit very low or very high notes doesn't mean you always should. 😊
If I'm correct Eli is hitting the G5 here. Yes, he may be able to go higher in falsetto, but this still sounds like a pretty solid head mix, meaning he's keeping some thickness to his vocal folds while stretching them to hit that pitch, not easy to do without going to an airier falsetto tone which is why I'm so impressed by it. It also allows him to keep that rock vibe he's got going by using his mix.
Regardless of baritone, tenor discussion these men are all phenomenal and have worked so hard on their voices. 👏 If you have any parts you'd like me comment on further please do reply and I'll be happy to give you my take on it.
@@vtstudio173, range classifications, though, give us a good ballpark of where the person fits in, especially live. Range in the studio and range outside it are two different things. In the studio, I am good from F#0 to C#6, but live, my tessitura is more like E1 to C5. Often times, Cesar will double Eli on the high notes. And, yes, you are correct, Eli is, somehow, still chest connected up that high, whereas, Cesar is in falsetto.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I agree completely however going on that ballpark theory, I'm not sure I'd put Cesar as a low baritone. Simply baritone would suffice as his ballpark comfortable notes with clarity are more in that range wouldn't you say? He has a very impressive range none the less.
Would love to see more reactions to their catalogue… they keep getting better and better but have always been so talented and entertaining.
Nothing has brought in a lot of new reactors, and it has been fun. Especially for those of us who are use to it, it is fun seeing new people find them.
@@leechowning8728 it is SO fun!
And to continue from John, below, Layne (beatbox) can actually go higher AND lower than Geoff- but - in his words - it's not pretty. Haven't been able to figure out that extra low that happens a couple of times early in the song, but the one during Layne's violin is definitely Layne. He does a lot of "organic" sounds, and that one absolutely sounds like him. There's been discussion in the comments about it: they apparently made the decision not to have Layne beatbox while playing the violin (to double track instead) because it "didn't look good."
If you like riffs, you MUST listen to their cover of Tennessee Whiskey.
Bah, Layne's weird sounds always seem to fit, so they're "pretty" enough.
@@johndeeregreen4592 I completely agree. That wasn't my editorial judgement, but something he said in an interview. For my money, it's very tough to beat Layne on raw talent and ability to entertain. Whatever he touches is worth watching, and re-watching.
@@Aurora-cv5to, oh, I know, I seen you around the comments enough to know what you mean and where you're coming from.
@@johndeeregreen4592 Thank you. Some think I'm being critical when that isn't my intention.
@Aurora Layne's highs and lows "aren't pretty" the same way Geoff "Isn't a real bass"
03:34 I believe that was Layne, although I think there was a good deal of post production help in making it. There are some very similar sounds in their cover of The Dragonborn Comes (Skyrim) that have been attributed to Layne.
07:28 "Who wobbed?" I believe that was Layne as well. I think it's something he does on the inhale, rather than while exhaling. There are a couple of very similar sounds he produces in their cover of Enemy feat. AleXa.
In general, my rule with VoicePlay is, if it's a weird noise that doesn't really sound like it's being produced by a human, it's probably Layne making it!
Most vocal precutionist can do various sounds of kick drums, extremely low and lower sometimes than a voice alone can hit. It starts with an anchor letter like p or b or d and the use of an open throat and even a slow vibration from the uvula. And on mike it can vibrate a building! Hope this helps! Hope you see this late post! Low bass Kenneth
It's wild. I understand beatboxing in the placement, but actually doing it and controlling it is SUCH skill. 🤯
One of the absolute best in a group is Adam Rupp in Home Free. He can replicate the timbre of every drum and every symbol of an entire drum kit. And their bass Tim has a lower chest voice than Geoff! Try man of constant sorrow if you haven’t heard them! Low bass Kenneth
That super low kick sound is Layne doing a concert bass drum.
Hey there . Great to see a Kiwi out in the wild . So have you listened to Geoff's solo work other than the High and Dry song ?
I would welcome you to the rabbit hole, but you've obviously been here awhile. I will always be here for Voiceplay or anything from Geoff's solo channel.
Subscribed in anticipation!
Honestly, voice science is forever, a never ending rabbit hole. There's still so much up for debate between vocologists and I am 💯 wanting to be a part of it. Subharmonics, beatboxing, crazing mixing and riffs, all of it! Welcome to my channel and I will definitely be doing a react to Geoffs solos stuff soon! I'm just finishing a react to Dimash, who has blown my mind into tiny smithereens so once I've recovered from that I'll react to Geoff next. 😊
Subscribing for same! More VoicePlay please!
Geoff as the bass helps with the percussion/ beatboxing/ vocal special effects. That sound was one of Layne's crazy beatboxing special effects. Not sure if it is layered over his electronic violin or done while bowing. To the best of my knowledge the top 3 acapella groups, in no particular order, are Pentatonix, Voice Play, Home Free. Pentatonix would be the student council kids( primarily pop and rock) Home Free would be the 4H Club kids ( country) and VoicePlay are the Theatre kids ( show tunes, Disney, etc...anything flashy)
I think you would be surprised how easy it is to hit the low notes in sub harmonics, the crazy thing is how clean the notes are and aren't distorted by air flow
Geoff has made videos on How To Sing Low, or Very Low in which explains how he does subharmonics.
I actually have seen them! They are very interesting. However the croaking noise that Geoff starts with in his practicing videos and becomes a note is the fundamental pitch in his case. The depth that comes from that note and creates an even lower sound that what his vocal folds are actually doing is the undertones or subharmonics. We use our resonators in various parts of our vocal anatomy to emphasize those undertones making the lower noises louder and more noticable than the fundamental pitch.
It's incredibly interesting and very in depth, I'm not sure I quite even understand the full extent of it because there's so much to it when we start talking about frequencies with overtones and undertones. If you have any science questions about this or other parts (obviously check out Geoffs videos) then flick a reply and I will do my best to explain or research if I don't know.
The loud "boom" sound is made by combining Jeff low-note that start either with a "B" or "D" sound ... and adding the base drum effect from Lane (the beatboxer)
If you like the riffs, please react to their newest video - In My Room.
that deep sound is called a rise its an eq sweep
Yes, Geoff uses subharmonics but you gotta remember that his modal range is crazy low to begin with (his chest voice can slide down to E1 and sustain an F#1 ). The A1s (and the G1) you heard in this particular cover were all sung with his chest voice while the E1s were subharmonics (cue: the breathiness can help you tell right away that it's not subs, though the reverse implication is of course, not true).
If you wanna get a better idea of how his extended low registers compare to his full voice, I recommend watching his "how to sing really low" video and the follow up QnA videos where he demonstrates tons of subharmonics (F1, D2, E1,...), growling and, of course, his low chest range down to G#1.
To get even better at distinguishing between subharmonics (subs) and chest voice, I recommend David Larson and Bass2Yang (Thou Yang)'s tutorials on the subject, where they go even more in depth on the mechanics and demonstrate the full gamut of what subs can do (they're even better than Geoff at this)
For riffing, you may want to watch their cover of Tennessee Whiskey. It's an older one and has Earl in it. Also Queen in 5 Minutes showcases some very creative skill sets.
Also on a side note Geoff also beatboxes on the side as well
Apparently he taught Layne?
VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci are my fave music on TH-cam! Have you watched VP's Tennessee Whiskey or Geoff's High & Dry?
I think the rumble comes from some vocal cord distortion you would get from something like a growl, and then just a puff of air. EQ the air out and take out any high frequencies and you just get a rumble
Great reaction! I really enjoyed it.
The big bass-drum like boom you get periodically is likely Layne doing something and then doing some heavy post-processing, and adding it in as a multi-track.
THANK YOU!! My mind was blown. I thought after this video it had to have been Layne as I've not heard Geoff do percussion like that sound before. I agree with you on the processing, I love Voiceplay so much, and admire all of them, but their tracks are well processed. There's nearly always layering and reverb added on which I imagine an EQ and reverb and another filter on that sound Layne has made. Still, I could never make a sound anything like that 😅🤯
Probably was Layne doing an ingressive note, using delay and reverb, for sure.
@@vtstudio173 Geoff is a great beatboxer as well but would rather do bass. He taught Layne how to beatbox . Layne has since perfected the art & has done so in live performance. You can hear Geoff beatboxing in the cover of ...Love Yourself... It is just Eli & Geoff singing.
@@marshayoung9387 I'll check it out thanks!
You're the only reactor who had noticed that airy noise before j sings. It's a great transition.
Are you referring to Geoff or J.none? I don't think I touched on J.none much, but he does have an airier tone than Eli. Cesar also has an airer tone than Eli, perhaps a stylistic choice to match the softer beginning and end of this song as I know Ceasar can mix from their other tracks. J.none does have an airy quality to his voice meaning his vocal folds are a little thinner.
Geoff, does all sorts from a voice science perspective I am still trying to wrap my head around.
@@vtstudio173 I'm talking about that sound effect that Layne did just before J started one of his early solos. Sounds like air being sucked in
@@laundrygoddess4 ah yes, that may be the bit I'm referring to as a timpani sounding drum. I don't know much vocal science behind beatboxing so it is forever blowing my mind when Layne makes any kind of noise. Im aware with beatboxing you make noises both while breathing in and out and I'm not sure the vocal folds are actually in play, it's more on the resonators inside your mouth and throat as no pitch is being made specifically. I will go and do my research for the next video so I have a better understanding for you guys.
Great reaction!
If you want to be surprised, listen to Colter Walls sing The Devil Wears A Suit and Tie.
You need to hear their cover of, "The Dragonborn Comes", from the video game Skyrim . Geoff (Jeff), starts it off with a deep growl to get your attention.
They feature Omar Cardona on this one. Omar was also on this season of "The Voice", singing competition show . It's Epic!
Great reaction, and welcome to the TH-cam reaction video club (I’m not a member, so I’m welcoming out of turn, but anyway). It’s great when people who actually understand vocal music react to groups like Voiceplay-a lot of us want to hear about technique and theory, so I’m always glad to see reactions from someone who can do that.
Voiceplay just released another one-In My Room, ft Deejay Young. It’s a total change of pace from this but there’s lots to enjoy and talk about there, so I hope you check it out!!
Also, if you have never heard Dimash, you really have to go there. I suggest starting with SOS, the 2017 version-it’s where he really gained international notice, and one reason it’s a great starting place is because it’s a vocal competition (China) so you won’t be hearing a lot of reverb or other stuff that filters or corrects his voice. Also, his current production company is super zealous about copyright, so starting around 2020 or 21, you might run into more hassle. Dimash has a ton of fans all over the world, so you’ll gain views and subscribers by checking out his music. And they will assure you that he’s the best singer in the world. You be the judge.
Hi 👋 and thanks! I'll do an introduction about myself and my background soon so people can understand more about why I analyse the way I do 😊 I will do a react to Dimash. I've heard small snippets of him and just from that I know he is an incredible singer. He's almost a freak of nature he is that skilled, so I will do my best to analyse as accurately as I can. 😊
Sorry if I'm repeating a previous comment ... the low 'booms' are coming from Layne - the sound is created using the cheeks. Home Free's Adam Rupp makes a similar sound in some of their music videos.
For the record, the name of the song is "Nothing Else Matters".
Check out Homefree another great Acapella group. They are amazing! Seen them live twice! Seeing them again March 5th in Nashville at the Ryman. Voiceplay my second favorite group. Homefree is my number one. They are damn close tho!
I agree it’s so close. For me it’s when one puts out a new song they become my favorite until the other puts out a new one🤣 they are both so amazing
Me: what was that noise
Goeff: .....yes.....
If you like riffing you will love Tennessee Whiskey by Voiceplay
dream on is another good example for voiceplay :D
If you haven’t already…. please consider reacting to Jacob Collier;
either “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (feat. Yebba, John Legend, Tori Kelly), or his magnum opus, Moon River, with multiple famous musicians contributing by singing ‘moon’ in the intro… see how many you recognize…
If you want to hear a low note listen to Oogie Boogie by VoicePlay. It will break you!!!
Been there, got broken. Jaw still drops after hearing it 100 times. 😅
if you wanna hear them drop hard check out there cover of Dream On by Aerosmith
Hello I highly rec Geoff castelluchi cover of ,way down, it's awesome
I think the subharmonic technique is related to the technique for distortion, I'm not entirely sure. I'd love to know what you think!
Thank you for a great reaction to Voice Play. Please please do a reaction to Voice Plays cover of ..In My Room..it is amazing ❤️ Also Voice Plays cover of Eleanor Rigby . ❤️
Eli is pronounced like Ellie EL++ EE
VoicePlay is great. I Love this this version of this song!!❤ if you love this you should check out Pentatonix cover of Cant Hold Us or New Rules X Are You That somebody
You do know that Geoff does beatbox too. Geoff taught Layne how to beatbox. (Fun Fact) Yes Layne is a very good Violinist. Nick name VioLayne.
the noise was Geoff.
Earlier today I made a comment about technical challenges and 'crackling / popping.' Never mind. I just listened again with wired headphones. Not a snap crackle or pop the whole time. There ARE a few minor 'choppy' edits, but I suspect you are just getting started (I only saw the three videos on your page). So... I am subscriber # 62 and made this like #227. Best of luck on your reaction journey!! 😄
Let’s see a reaction to “my mother told me”
at 8:50 geoff isnt using subharmonics. that is chest
Geoff has a wonderful range, some is his chest voice notes where he has the same tonality at other singer by means of singing the fundamental pitch and consisting of overtones (like most singers) and Subharmonics which emphasises the undertones allowing for those extremely resonant deep lows. I am aware he doesn't use subharmonics in the entirety of this nor any Voiceplay song I've heard. Nor does any bass singer I've heard to date. It has always been a mixture of chest notes and subharmonics. I also haven't heard Geoffs falsetto or head voice, some men do not use or cannot use a head voice, so If you have links to videos of Geoff using his please flick a link here so I can take a look 😊
@@vtstudio173 Geoff's version of High and Dry shows some of his head voice, actually a number of Geoff's solo works have his backing selves singing head voice or falsetto as he goes stupidly high for a bass that can sing so low and so beautifully that low. Also in Voiceplay's cover of Enemy he hits a crazy high note that is overtaken by the female vocalist
@@DnDAddictUK thank you I will check them out. I've only heard one or two of his solo peices, and didn't notice any head voice so I will go and refresh! His true range must be phenomenal if he can access his head voice well.
@@vtstudio173 if you want to here his higher range maybe listen to 'High and Dry'
#violayne strikes again
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Welcome fellow kiwi lander.
Please react to voiceplay- oogie boogie''s song you will be amazed by geoffs range he has a 5 octaves range, he says he is a baritone but with bass training ( nobody believes that btw 😛 ) i recommend you to react to that song and hear how high can geoff go, also its an amazing song.
I'll do a react for you, but I have already seen it, several times. 😂 I've followed Voiceplay for a while and Geoff always amazes me as do many strohbass singers. I think I know the part you're referring to, and yes, his range especially when he moves through passages one after the other is a great choice for songwriting, and a wise choice for moving through our range. It's means his vocal folds can gradually transition down through the notes instead of having to do big jumps, which in terms of agility I imagine would be very difficult if going from a subharmonic note to a "normal" note quickly. I'll still do a video to it at somepoint for you. I also am always amazed by their little mermaid piece. Geoffs slide in that slays me every time.
@@vtstudio173 i would appreciate that, everybody in vocieplay is amazing but i talked about geoff cuz i can't do what he does i can't go that low that's why im amazed by him everytime but everybody does an amazing job everytime, eli for example is an amazing tenor if im not wrong he was part of a rock band before voiceplay and he has shown his rockstar part of his many times, layne also is an amazing beatboxer and an amazing arranger in 1 interview he explained the arranging of little mermaid madley it's incredible how that's man's mind work on the other hand cesar's voice is like an angel so delicate and pure and j.none's runs are in another lever for me.
@@ka.ze13 I'm 💯 on the same page as you. I miss the guy with the super high voice, argh I forgotten his name but I do know it. He's in can't help falling in love. His head mix is phenomenal. It does have a sharpness to it that counters the smoothness of the other singers tonality speaking, but when they all sing together and take turns the way they do it was a really nice contrast. They're all fantastic and I don't think there's a song they couldn't sing.
@@vtstudio173 his name is earl elkins jr. He was a former member of voiceplay he is an amazing tenor too.
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Your mic seemed to give out when you tried to sing those higher pitches from the song. You might need a stronger mic soon!
No drums.
Don't know if you know this song? Jesus Christ. The fact that someone does not know such a classic is as absurd as believing in a flat earth or in the harmfulness of vaccines. You have a lot of catching up to do.
You stop too much!!!!😡
It’s a reacting video, you don’t like stopping watch the original video.