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Marty and I have been friends for quite a few years now! He's the one that introduced me to a few TH-camr's to get my start, and has visited me singing Opera years past.
The Red Team/Blue Team section takes on a secondary level of awesomeness when you know that Scott was the original beatboxer for VP. So they were playing on that by Scott being Red and Layne being Blue.
Also an element of the fact that Scott was with them, left, came back, and leaves after this. The "Not again" mimics the Grunts who will say it sometimes if you kill them. In lore, the Grunts believe in reincarnation, so they say this often because the Master Chief keeps killing them.
@@dom77usMost likely was! I could never get into Halo but even I know the Red vs. Blue series, so including feels really appropriate. VP just took it one step further and made their "rivalry" be between the beatboxers.
@@Perktube1 Yeah major bummer. It’s even on an alternate timeline… Lazy writing that they couldn’t even be bothered to comport with canon. It’s almost like they’re hijacking beloved properties and using them for their own means to transmit the chosen sociopolitical messages of the powers that be to the unsuspecting masses without a care for the original stories that made the stories popular in the first place… 🧐
@@mortisnoctu Someone on FNT mentioned that someone was considering doing a version of Halo(fanmade I think) and they want to do it right, and might be able to secure the rights to use the original theme.
Elizabeth and Martin.....Other reactors have hated the changes and additions, but the fact that you, Martin, the composer of the song loves this version makes me love it even more....
I'm surprised that no one mentioned this already... but it's nice that I get to be the one to point this out. One of the reasons that the beatboxing/sound effects sound so cool in the middle is because Scott was the ORIGINAL beatboxers for VP (Layne was the OG Baritone), so they were able to make use of Scott's skills as well. He does a pretty cool beatboxing section in the VP video "Just Sing".
Thinking of Marty's singing, I love the story he told while they watched a combat evolved speed run. The section where you round the corner to the elite reasonably early and a woman starts singing. One of the other developers apparently said she sounded cute and asked Marty who she was, but it was actually just him pitch shifted up!!
Marty’s compositions have lived in my head rent free since I was about 9 years old. I don’t know anything really about music but listening to him talk about it is just so fascinating to me
Seeing Martie appreciate this is great. The fact is that many people who heard this stated that this really did not follow the music on the game. Obviously the man who wrote or helped write the music seems to think it does. That is an extreme compliment to VOICEPLAY. Very nice combined reaction.
Quick tip: Subharmonics are made by utilising ONLY your regular Vocal Chords. One pulsates at the fundamental (say C3) and the other one at a 5th above the fundamental (so that would be a G3) which gives us the result of an octave below, a low C (C2). Subharmonics are caused by the ratio 3:2. Basically every 3 "beats" of one note, 2 "beats" are made from the other note. Of course you can also use more subharmonics due to the Subharmonic Series. The 2nd Subharmonic is a Fifth below our 1st Sub. That would be an F1 in the case of a C2 1st Subharmonic. So the total of notes sung at the same time when using 2nd Subharmonics is C3 (fund.) + G3 (Fifth Above) + E3 (the 3rd above C, i'm not sure about that one) and then of course our subharmonic pitches (C2 + F1) Also, Geoff's lowest Subharmonic in this one, from the E1 he then drops to a B0, last B on the piano, it's insane.
When you add in the false cords it becomes throat bass, primarily used in beatboxing. I used to be a beatboxer so I had a lot of trouble doing subs, I always used too much false cord and it still makes them a bit rough. I am trying to train myself to fully relax into subs.
@@upsidedownpyramid7617 I tend to use both in choir settings or recordings of mine but i primarily focus on Throat Bass Subharmonics since they are a little easier for me. Also the projection and resonance compared to regular subharmonics is drastically different. I get lots of power using 1st Subharmonic Throat Bass or even 2nd Subharmonic Throat Bass (also known as Vibration Bass, as you probably already know since you're telling me that you're familiar with Beatboxing). Regular Subharmonics are too inconsistent to rely upon on live settings, but some pull it off nonetheless, like Geoff in some live performances that you can find across TH-cam.
@@GeorgeLifterMann Yeah its also a comfort thing, of course throat bass I feel like is easier to do wrong and hurt yourself because of the added distortion, it also doesn't fit in every kind of music. Subharmonics are safer, cleaner, and more versatile, but the throat bass subs allow you to project more, I can fill up a room with that sound without hurting myself if I do it right, same with chest fry. I think it comes a bit more natural to have the push feeling that those techniques have as opposed to the relaxed and quieter sub technique.
@@k5sss I'm so glad to hear it man! I gotta give a shoutout too though to the guy that helped me understand it as well before, Marcello Bass. I remember him posting a comment about the explanation of vocal subharmonics a while back in a reaction video as well. Thou Yang (bass2yang) is also a great vocalist and teacher for us Basses on TH-cam, check out his content if you haven't!
Not a gamer, which hasn't stopped me from loving this ever since VP dropped it. This interview/reaction was GREAT! Thoroughly enjoyed hearing Marty's perspective - and Elizabeth, you were wonderful as always.
If you love instrumental. You have to go check out the original Halo soundtracks. Theres nothing quite like Halos music. Specifically I'd reccomend One Final Effort and Never Forget to get you hooked! You dont need to play the games to love the music ( tho the games are incredible as well)
I've been looking forward to you doing this since you teased it a few months back! Voiceplay did a fabulous job on this and it's criminally underviewed. Love that we'll get to hear the composer's view!
I feel like this video has to be watched at least three times. Once for the clip being discussed, once for Elizabeth's facial expressions, and once for Marty's sheer enjoyment of it all!
I was waiting for this one for so long, kinda sad she didn’t get or mentioned the crazy “B0” subharmonic at the end, but I loved the dynamic listening to it with Marty!
Hi Elizabeth, I loved this performance. VoicePlay continues to be an amazing and creative group, and this is another excellent a cappella arrangement. Thank you, Elizabeth and Marty, for this wonderful breakdown of this cover!!! 💙
I've never been much of a gamer, but I love a lot of the music from games like this, and having both Elizabeth and Martin O'Donnell talk about this piece of music is just a joy to listen to, the nerdiness and passion that comes through is instently making me happy ❤️
If you have a thing for game music, you might like these soundtracks: - Journey: th-cam.com/video/6LyyLYxdpUQ/w-d-xo.html - Age of Empires 3: th-cam.com/video/P43MUwTftEI/w-d-xo.html
I don't think I've ever clicked on a video faster than this one. It is pure joy for me to watch you two geek out over not just music, but game music as well! Marty is one of my all-time favorite composers! 💚💚💚💚💚😊
Thank you for doing this. I'm really looking forward to this. I believe video games have produced more than a few masterpieces that have been overlooked because the art form is so new. HALO would be one of those. I realize the odds of you reading this are small, but I'd also love to hear your thoughts on "I Was Born For This," specifically from the Traveler Symphony by Austin Wintory, which can be found on his TH-cam channel. The song makes use of several languages, and I know you have performed in languages other than your native tongue, so I think you could offer some really interesting insight on the composition of the song and the challenges inherent in the approach Austin used. I would be different than your normal fare, but hopefully still worthwhile. Also, if you get around to it, I think you'll recognize a few of the faces in the choir.
I usually read all new comments as they come in. It's harder for me to get back to older commends on videos released a while back. That said, thank you for your suggestion and my fingers are crossed folks help vote this one onto our list!
Didn’t know him, but that was lovely. With the London symphony orchestra and the London voices. @nightwish army, aren’t those the people that Tuomas works with as well?
@@hisk7263 Austin is awesome. He's done The Banner Saga, Journey, Flow, The Pathless, Erica, AC: Syndicate and a bunch of other stuff. He posts a lot of insights on his youtube channel, if you're interested
My face hurts from just smiling ear-to-ear for half an hour straight. Just hearing you is always a fun time, but seeing the original composer's awe and joy at VoicePlay's rendition of such a nostalgic song for me, which it clearly was for them as well...it's just infectious. And it was really cool getting some insight into some of his original process, thoughts, and intent for the song. Basically I just loved everything about this video!
Thank you Marty and Elizabeth for this! I’ve eagerly been looking forward to this reaction/analysis since Elisabeth wrote that she and Marty was trying to find a time to do it. I’m so glad you did! And thank you Marty for the beautiful original theme!
This is AWESOME!!! Huge fan of the game series (playing through them again with my son - his first time!) and a big part of my love for the series is the soundtrack. I got a big dumb grin on my face when the beat kicked in. Great stuff! [edit] And I'm only just realizing as I'm watching that they all have "battle dirt" on their faces. Ha! Love it.
That's a iconic review from day one. That's such a great band pick, song pick and review pick with even having the composer with you, nothing more can be done to top this. 👏🏻
The Halo score was one of the first things that showed non-gamers that game music can definitely be on par with any other musical genre, and not just noise for the game. It serves the same thematic and emotional roles as it does in TV and film scores.
@@xubikiltro5263 I checked his Twitter, all it said was that he was starting a new chapter in life. In my opinion, I think all those legal battles of his, finally got the best of him.
This was awesome! It was amazing to be able to see Marty take in what Voiceplay did with his brainchild, and now I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall when the guys from Voiceplay see this! What a cool thing to hear what the originator thinks of your cover! Thanks so much for doing this, Elizabeth! (It surprised me that the words “Gregorian Chant” didn’t come up until almost the end. I was starting to wonder whether I was just hearing it when it wasn’t what he intended!)
Man, so much awesomeness here! An iconic video game theme covered by channel favorites Voiceplay with Martin O'Donnell himself along for the ride; yet all I can do is ask . . . when the heck did Chris Pratt join Voiceplay? I mean if your covering Halo having Starlord around isn't a bad idea. So many questions now: Elizabeth said she was the voice of an A.I., is she Cortana? Could Geoff hold off The Flood with the power of his low notes alone? Is it true that in space no one can hear you hit a J7? What if I miss this premier? I won't.
Really cool seeing Marty and Elizabeth both react to this together with each of them having their own area of expertise (and of course Marty having actually composed the original piece). One of my favorite reactions you've done on here in a while, but Halo has also been one of my absolute favorite game series since the first game launched, so that's not surprising (with the music being a huge part of what makes it so special too!).
I feel like if Jeff just let out a loud bass note for a consistent period, it could cause structural damage to buildings. It's so pleasant and soul rattling to hear them.
Wow..Lizzy... That was fabulous! doing this analysis again with Mr. O'Donnell was so satisfying. The fact that he appreciated the direction that VP took this song shows his love of music. Get more guests!
Avi Kaplan also has incredible control of the overtones. When he would tour with PTX, Scott would often get him to show it off by "whistling" "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
I'm excited to finally be able to make a premier. Typically I'm working right now, and don't have the type of job to be able to watch stuff like this and work.
I've been a massive fan since Halo's release in 2001! I've sunk countless hours into Halo, even paying at a competitive level during Halo 3 and Halo Reach. I love everything about the original Halo games, from the single-player, lore, music, sound design, multiplayer, everything came together perfectly to make one of the greatest game franchises in history. I still listen to the Halo soundtracks from time to time. Thank you so much for talking with Marty and going over this interesting rendition.
Marty, you should know how great of an impact this music has on my life. Many of my fondest memories in childhood are of playing Halo with my 4 brothers, and even today we occasionally play Halo together, including some of our oldest children. The music of Halo is one of the most important and memorable things about the franchise, and simply hearing the first few notes brings a wave of nostalgia that is unmatched by any other piece of media. I even use Halo tracks as background music for roleplaying game sessions with friends and family. So, from everyone in my family, thank you for the memories.
I still have this on my IPhone. I never get tired of it.
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Spectacular! Was hoping to see your reaction to this and it was so much fun!! A little sad to not get to see your reaction to the talk after the singing, but sounded like you had heard it at least. 10/10 :)
Have been waiting for you to do this! So especially great to have Marty O'Donnell with you. VoicePlay just did so amazing job! So many goose-bump moments!
I gotta say, Marty is such a humble person. I love how he was so thrilled by Voiceplay taking his song and making it even more awesome then it already is yet keeping to the original spirit Marty created it in. As always Voiceplay knocks this outta the park.
As someone who’s been a die-hard Halo fan since the original XBOX was released with the original Halo, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this 😁 Marty is the GOAT! And so are you for having him on!
This was awesome, seeing both you and Marty dig in to what Voiceplay did with this. It was awesome hearing how thrilled and impressed he was with how they kept it the same, and still made it their own. Very cool :) Also, hopefully you’re enjoying your Maternity leave, and had a Happy Mother’s Day (even if this is your first child (sorry, I don’t know if you’ve said it’s your first or not lol) you still count as a Mom already in my book :) ) wish you, your hubby and the new baby the best.
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I've never played this game, never heard of it before finding Voiceplay.... But I find myself humming away to this even when I've not listened to it for a few day... must be my brain telling me it's time to listen again.... My 35 yr old son can't believe his old mother listens and enjoys it . I've really enjoyed this reaction xx
No wonder I love the sound track for Halo 2 so much more. Not only did Marty put a guitar in it, he got one of my favorite guitar players to be part of it. Also, the classical guitarist he mentioned is Sam Griffin Guitar right here in TH-cam. Go check out his awesome work.
Hey Elizabeth! This was great, cool concept to do a review with the composer! It wasn't completely clear in your video - I wonder if you caught that Geoff's B in the return of the main theme was a B0...!! He actually overlaid a B0 and a B1, both there and at the beginning of the song, but the first time isn't quite as easy to catch. Incredible!
Pause. Searches Steve Vai playing Halo 2. Watches interview of Steve Vai recording the soundtrack. Back to Elizabeth and Marty and the guys. Pause. Searches Anna-Marie Hafele. Watches TED talk Watches compilation video of women throat singers. Back to Elizabeth and Marty and the guys.
It's great you both watched. At the end of the video explains just how very familiar with the theme. Regarding, Geoff, surprisingly his range is extensive. I love his most recent (Ain't No Sunshine) as it highlights that range. I don't know all of VoicePlay's collection, but I think this is one of the few if ever instrumentals. Scott is one of the founding members coming from the same high school & community. He also was the original beat boxer of the group. It shows in the 'red team/blue team' section, as that was him & Layne doing 'sounds'. In fact. when Scott left, he's the one that taught Layne had to cover his spot beat boxing. ALL can sing. Scott's main focus now is acting. He was in Friday Night Lights, The Good Wife, Hart of Dixie, Scorpion & Lucifer along with movies, episodic TV (Law & Order among others) as well having done voiceovers for multiple video games. He's sung with them on occasion this is one of them to honor a friend. Which I absolutely love the end tribute.
Omg Elizabeth, there is a female Tuvan vocalist named Aryuna Nimaeva on the TH-cams and her throat singing is beyone spectacular, highly recommend. This was an absolute blast of a reaction, so much fun to watch you and Marty analyze this. Thank you!!
Marty, thank you for the Music of the Spheres. I ordered the vinyl the minute it was available and it's still one of the most moving set pieces I've ever heard. Of course, I'm a Destiny fan but it's such a beautiful story told in music. If only her have said "blue spider!" For the plasma as a nod to an old Red vs Blue skit.
Just th3 thing I needed to hear and see after a hard days work thank you Elizabeth for makeing this happen. It has brought a massive smile on my face and has made my day.
Please check out 'Wayfaring Stranger - Epic Versin by Simon Khorolskiy Feat. Chris Rupp'. I'm sure you know Chris Rupp is Adam Rupp's brother and a former member of Home Free. He left the group amicably after deciding to try for a solo career. Trust me, you will LOVE it.
Damn Marty O’Donell has played a significant role in my video game upbringing. I’ve been playing Halo games for twenty-two years. I hear that theme and I remember afternoons playing co-op with my brothers and evenings with my friends on Multiplayer. Thank you sir! So many of us have grown up with you’re music.
The fact you got Marty in here is just amazing. He was responsibe for a major part of my youth, because Halo would've never been what it was without his compositions. "Unforgotten" is still one of the most amazing pieces of video game music to ever exist to me.
I know this was 8 months ago, but I just now discovered it. This was amazing. The vocals, of course, but I've heard them many times. But the dialogue with Elizabeth and Marty was VERY insightful and informative (as well as entertaining). And to Marty, what a composition!! I LOVE how your musical mind works!! Thank you!!
Halo 2 was my first "mature" rated game that my parents allowed me to buy in middle school, and I got it used from a Blockbuster when they still existed. The theme music is so great and very nostalgic.
0:30 Yeah, I hadn't watched anything yet... >< But the concept alone... I'm in love with. Thanks Elizabeth!!! And Marty, hope you had fun. OK, watching now.
Oh, I’ve always really enjoyed this piece, and polyphonic chants always provide such an untouchable kind of feel. To have composer Marty present too was awesome, lots of time signature talk and vocal science.
No matter the version, I will never not get teary at this piece of music. Marty created something that will forever transport me back to being 6 years old in 2001 and seeing halo for the first time. It blew my mind and will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you Marty and Bungie.
I’m there!
Welcome Master Chief Marty 🤘
YASSSSSS!!
Praise our Lord and Savior
I love everything about this. It’s a shame they didn’t cover the Mjolnir Mix ;)
Hey, I know that guy!
The fact that the original composer of the official song loves Voiceplay’s version is just legendary.
It's they build a monument to my sins
Wow so cool, we cares
@@wooshbait36 ayee
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You could say that he just became part of The Great Journey
Holy crap, this is basically a dream come true and you got to talk to the man himself. Marty built the soundtrack to my childhood
Marty and I have been friends for quite a few years now! He's the one that introduced me to a few TH-camr's to get my start, and has visited me singing Opera years past.
@TheCharismaticVoice that's freaking awesome, it seems like he's everywhere. Can't wait to see you on the stage.
The way Marty's jaw dropped immediately upon hearing that first bass note - you know in that moment they nailed it!
Marty has always shown gratitude towards his fans and colleagues. A true class act.
The Red Team/Blue Team section takes on a secondary level of awesomeness when you know that Scott was the original beatboxer for VP. So they were playing on that by Scott being Red and Layne being Blue.
I thought it was to the Rooster Teeth machinima web series, Red vs Blue, using Halo.
Also an element of the fact that Scott was with them, left, came back, and leaves after this.
The "Not again" mimics the Grunts who will say it sometimes if you kill them. In lore, the Grunts believe in reincarnation, so they say this often because the Master Chief keeps killing them.
@@dom77usMost likely was! I could never get into Halo but even I know the Red vs. Blue series, so including feels really appropriate. VP just took it one step further and made their "rivalry" be between the beatboxers.
They even swap beatboxing duties, covering the other's vocal section.
MARTYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU MARTY O'DONNELL!!!! Man, they needed you for the tv show!!! What a shame!
We love you too, Elizabeth ;)
The tv show isn't worth it. It's not really Halo. And they don't have a license for the music.
@@Perktube1 Yeah major bummer. It’s even on an alternate timeline… Lazy writing that they couldn’t even be bothered to comport with canon. It’s almost like they’re hijacking beloved properties and using them for their own means to transmit the chosen sociopolitical messages of the powers that be to the unsuspecting masses without a care for the original stories that made the stories popular in the first place… 🧐
@@mortisnoctu Someone on FNT mentioned that someone was considering doing a version of Halo(fanmade I think) and they want to do it right, and might be able to secure the rights to use the original theme.
@@Perktube1 That would be amazing! Gotta love FNT, those guys are all great!
This man's compositions have a permanent home in my brain. Looking forward to this! 🤘
Hi everyone!! Geoff had mentioned before that the low note is his lowest so far at a sub harmonic B0 !! Amazing!! Love VoicePlay and you Elisabeth!♥️
Oooh……..dayaam!!!😲😲😲😍😍😍😍 Yowza!
Incredible
Geoff's voice is more powerful than the Halo
Who asked?
@@wooshbait36 me
Elizabeth and Martin.....Other reactors have hated the changes and additions, but the fact that you, Martin, the composer of the song loves this version makes me love it even more....
Exactly.
I love how Elizabeth giggles whenever Geoff hits a really low note.😊
I think of the Pillsbury Doughboy commercial when she giggles. ❤❤❤❤❤
I mean who doesn't
@@twistedoperator4422I'll tell you ain't giggling - all of us bass singers. We're trying to replicate those notes.
I'm surprised that no one mentioned this already... but it's nice that I get to be the one to point this out. One of the reasons that the beatboxing/sound effects sound so cool in the middle is because Scott was the ORIGINAL beatboxers for VP (Layne was the OG Baritone), so they were able to make use of Scott's skills as well. He does a pretty cool beatboxing section in the VP video "Just Sing".
Thinking of Marty's singing, I love the story he told while they watched a combat evolved speed run. The section where you round the corner to the elite reasonably early and a woman starts singing. One of the other developers apparently said she sounded cute and asked Marty who she was, but it was actually just him pitch shifted up!!
Song you're talking about is "under the cover of night"
Plays in the missions "truth and reconciliation" and "two betrayals"
Marty’s compositions have lived in my head rent free since I was about 9 years old. I don’t know anything really about music but listening to him talk about it is just so fascinating to me
Seeing Martie appreciate this is great. The fact is that many people who heard this stated that this really did not follow the music on the game. Obviously the man who wrote or helped write the music seems to think it does. That is an extreme compliment to VOICEPLAY. Very nice combined reaction.
Goes to show it's not about how many people watch your video its who 😮
It is different
That probably plays into why Marty Appreciates it.
Quick tip: Subharmonics are made by utilising ONLY your regular Vocal Chords. One pulsates at the fundamental (say C3) and the other one at a 5th above the fundamental (so that would be a G3) which gives us the result of an octave below, a low C (C2). Subharmonics are caused by the ratio 3:2. Basically every 3 "beats" of one note, 2 "beats" are made from the other note. Of course you can also use more subharmonics due to the Subharmonic Series. The 2nd Subharmonic is a Fifth below our 1st Sub. That would be an F1 in the case of a C2 1st Subharmonic. So the total of notes sung at the same time when using 2nd Subharmonics is C3 (fund.) + G3 (Fifth Above) + E3 (the 3rd above C, i'm not sure about that one) and then of course our subharmonic pitches (C2 + F1)
Also, Geoff's lowest Subharmonic in this one, from the E1 he then drops to a B0, last B on the piano, it's insane.
When you add in the false cords it becomes throat bass, primarily used in beatboxing. I used to be a beatboxer so I had a lot of trouble doing subs, I always used too much false cord and it still makes them a bit rough. I am trying to train myself to fully relax into subs.
@@upsidedownpyramid7617 I tend to use both in choir settings or recordings of mine but i primarily focus on Throat Bass Subharmonics since they are a little easier for me. Also the projection and resonance compared to regular subharmonics is drastically different. I get lots of power using 1st Subharmonic Throat Bass or even 2nd Subharmonic Throat Bass (also known as Vibration Bass, as you probably already know since you're telling me that you're familiar with Beatboxing). Regular Subharmonics are too inconsistent to rely upon on live settings, but some pull it off nonetheless, like Geoff in some live performances that you can find across TH-cam.
@@GeorgeLifterMann Yeah its also a comfort thing, of course throat bass I feel like is easier to do wrong and hurt yourself because of the added distortion, it also doesn't fit in every kind of music. Subharmonics are safer, cleaner, and more versatile, but the throat bass subs allow you to project more, I can fill up a room with that sound without hurting myself if I do it right, same with chest fry. I think it comes a bit more natural to have the push feeling that those techniques have as opposed to the relaxed and quieter sub technique.
Hey, I just remembered to thank you for this explanation, which helped me figure out how to do subs a year or so ago!
@@k5sss I'm so glad to hear it man! I gotta give a shoutout too though to the guy that helped me understand it as well before, Marcello Bass. I remember him posting a comment about the explanation of vocal subharmonics a while back in a reaction video as well. Thou Yang (bass2yang) is also a great vocalist and teacher for us Basses on TH-cam, check out his content if you haven't!
Not a gamer, which hasn't stopped me from loving this ever since VP dropped it. This interview/reaction was GREAT! Thoroughly enjoyed hearing Marty's perspective - and Elizabeth, you were wonderful as always.
If you love instrumental. You have to go check out the original Halo soundtracks. Theres nothing quite like Halos music. Specifically I'd reccomend One Final Effort and Never Forget to get you hooked! You dont need to play the games to love the music ( tho the games are incredible as well)
Here here!!!! I'm the same...Never played the game, but love the song....
The soundtrack to the original Halo is absolutely amazing. I can hear any song and instantly remember what I was doing in the game when it drops.
I've been looking forward to you doing this since you teased it a few months back! Voiceplay did a fabulous job on this and it's criminally underviewed. Love that we'll get to hear the composer's view!
Having the original composer share thoughts on their rendition was GREAT!!! Kudos for making that happen¡!!!!
I feel like this video has to be watched at least three times. Once for the clip being discussed, once for Elizabeth's facial expressions, and once for Marty's sheer enjoyment of it all!
I was waiting for this one for so long, kinda sad she didn’t get or mentioned the crazy “B0” subharmonic at the end, but I loved the dynamic listening to it with Marty!
Hi Elizabeth, I loved this performance. VoicePlay continues to be an amazing and creative group, and this is another excellent a cappella arrangement. Thank you, Elizabeth and Marty, for this wonderful breakdown of this cover!!! 💙
I've been waiting for this for SO LONG!!! Ever since I saw your comment where you casually dropped that you're friends with Marty
I've never been much of a gamer, but I love a lot of the music from games like this, and having both Elizabeth and Martin O'Donnell talk about this piece of music is just a joy to listen to, the nerdiness and passion that comes through is instently making me happy ❤️
If you have a thing for game music, you might like these soundtracks:
- Journey: th-cam.com/video/6LyyLYxdpUQ/w-d-xo.html
- Age of Empires 3: th-cam.com/video/P43MUwTftEI/w-d-xo.html
@@maloxi1472 Thank you for these suggestions
I'm not much of a gamer either but I love the full soundtrack to Child of Light. Highly recommend it. th-cam.com/video/v6KcYN0A5LY/w-d-xo.html
@@rocioiribe5841 Thank you for the recommendation
I don't think I've ever clicked on a video faster than this one. It is pure joy for me to watch you two geek out over not just music, but game music as well! Marty is one of my all-time favorite composers! 💚💚💚💚💚😊
Thank you for doing this. I'm really looking forward to this. I believe video games have produced more than a few masterpieces that have been overlooked because the art form is so new. HALO would be one of those.
I realize the odds of you reading this are small, but I'd also love to hear your thoughts on "I Was Born For This," specifically from the Traveler Symphony by Austin Wintory, which can be found on his TH-cam channel. The song makes use of several languages, and I know you have performed in languages other than your native tongue, so I think you could offer some really interesting insight on the composition of the song and the challenges inherent in the approach Austin used. I would be different than your normal fare, but hopefully still worthwhile. Also, if you get around to it, I think you'll recognize a few of the faces in the choir.
I usually read all new comments as they come in. It's harder for me to get back to older commends on videos released a while back. That said, thank you for your suggestion and my fingers are crossed folks help vote this one onto our list!
Didn’t know him, but that was lovely. With the London symphony orchestra and the London voices. @nightwish army, aren’t those the people that Tuomas works with as well?
I guess you can say, your looking forward unto dawn
@@hisk7263 Austin is awesome. He's done The Banner Saga, Journey, Flow, The Pathless, Erica, AC: Syndicate and a bunch of other stuff. He posts a lot of insights on his youtube channel, if you're interested
Danish national symphony orchestra did a whole concert on game music
The Halo song is honesty one of my all time favorites. This was awesome!
My face hurts from just smiling ear-to-ear for half an hour straight. Just hearing you is always a fun time, but seeing the original composer's awe and joy at VoicePlay's rendition of such a nostalgic song for me, which it clearly was for them as well...it's just infectious. And it was really cool getting some insight into some of his original process, thoughts, and intent for the song. Basically I just loved everything about this video!
Thank you Marty and Elizabeth for this! I’ve eagerly been looking forward to this reaction/analysis since Elisabeth wrote that she and Marty was trying to find a time to do it. I’m so glad you did! And thank you Marty for the beautiful original theme!
From the initial teasing of this interview/analysis a few months ago, I had high hopes. Lived up to it for sure (and beyond)! So much fun!
This is AWESOME!!! Huge fan of the game series (playing through them again with my son - his first time!) and a big part of my love for the series is the soundtrack. I got a big dumb grin on my face when the beat kicked in. Great stuff! [edit] And I'm only just realizing as I'm watching that they all have "battle dirt" on their faces. Ha! Love it.
Marty's face when Geoff dropped even lower at 25:43 is pure gold
Scott was the original beatboxer for VoicePlay.
Geoff did the beatboxing when they were in High School.
That's a iconic review from day one. That's such a great band pick, song pick and review pick with even having the composer with you, nothing more can be done to top this. 👏🏻
Steve Vai was playing along in halo 2?! man there are so many cool tidbits in this!
The Halo score was one of the first things that showed non-gamers that game music can definitely be on par with any other musical genre, and not just noise for the game. It serves the same thematic and emotional roles as it does in TV and film scores.
RIP Marty's TH-cam channel. He posted a Farwell piano piece :(
I noticed that, wth happened? :(
@@xubikiltro5263 I checked his Twitter, all it said was that he was starting a new chapter in life.
In my opinion, I think all those legal battles of his, finally got the best of him.
Marty O'Donnell is a legend.
No question.
This was awesome! It was amazing to be able to see Marty take in what Voiceplay did with his brainchild, and now I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall when the guys from Voiceplay see this! What a cool thing to hear what the originator thinks of your cover! Thanks so much for doing this, Elizabeth!
(It surprised me that the words “Gregorian Chant” didn’t come up until almost the end. I was starting to wonder whether I was just hearing it when it wasn’t what he intended!)
Man really came up with the most iconic theme in all of history in his car. What fuckin chad man
Man, so much awesomeness here! An iconic video game theme covered by channel favorites Voiceplay with Martin O'Donnell himself along for the ride; yet all I can do is ask . . .
when the heck did Chris Pratt join Voiceplay? I mean if your covering Halo having Starlord around isn't a bad idea. So many questions now: Elizabeth said she was the voice of an A.I., is she Cortana? Could Geoff hold off The Flood with the power of his low notes alone? Is it true that in space no one can hear you hit a J7? What if I miss this premier?
I won't.
The Answer to All Questions is... 42? 😀
Really cool seeing Marty and Elizabeth both react to this together with each of them having their own area of expertise (and of course Marty having actually composed the original piece). One of my favorite reactions you've done on here in a while, but Halo has also been one of my absolute favorite game series since the first game launched, so that's not surprising (with the music being a huge part of what makes it so special too!).
When the guy that created the song that you cover is impressed and loves what you did...that is a true sign of success.
I feel like if Jeff just let out a loud bass note for a consistent period, it could cause structural damage to buildings. It's so pleasant and soul rattling to hear them.
Its gotten to a point that I'm just as excited to see your deep dive into the songs as I am to listen to them
He simply created a masterpiece.
Wow..Lizzy... That was fabulous! doing this analysis again with Mr. O'Donnell was so satisfying. The fact that he appreciated the direction that VP took this song shows his love of music.
Get more guests!
Avi Kaplan also has incredible control of the overtones. When he would tour with PTX, Scott would often get him to show it off by "whistling" "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
I'm excited to finally be able to make a premier. Typically I'm working right now, and don't have the type of job to be able to watch stuff like this and work.
I've been a massive fan since Halo's release in 2001! I've sunk countless hours into Halo, even paying at a competitive level during Halo 3 and Halo Reach. I love everything about the original Halo games, from the single-player, lore, music, sound design, multiplayer, everything came together perfectly to make one of the greatest game franchises in history. I still listen to the Halo soundtracks from time to time. Thank you so much for talking with Marty and going over this interesting rendition.
Marty, you should know how great of an impact this music has on my life. Many of my fondest memories in childhood are of playing Halo with my 4 brothers, and even today we occasionally play Halo together, including some of our oldest children. The music of Halo is one of the most important and memorable things about the franchise, and simply hearing the first few notes brings a wave of nostalgia that is unmatched by any other piece of media. I even use Halo tracks as background music for roleplaying game sessions with friends and family. So, from everyone in my family, thank you for the memories.
I still have this on my IPhone. I never get tired of it.
Spectacular!
Was hoping to see your reaction to this and it was so much fun!!
A little sad to not get to see your reaction to the talk after the singing, but sounded like you had heard it at least.
10/10 :)
Mini-teatime Monday. Let’s all geek out and let nerds be nerds. So much looking forward to premiere time.
Welcome to Nerdmania 😁
I've been looking forward to this for months! So excited!
Awesome. Music in halo was a memorable experience and enhanced the environment huge
Have been waiting for you to do this! So especially great to have Marty O'Donnell with you. VoicePlay just did so amazing job! So many goose-bump moments!
I gotta say, Marty is such a humble person. I love how he was so thrilled by Voiceplay taking his song and making it even more awesome then it already is yet keeping to the original spirit Marty created it in. As always Voiceplay knocks this outta the park.
Elizabeth! This incredible arrangement and performances, and the wonderful, talented Marty -- so lovely. Thank you - This was pure joy!
As someone who’s been a die-hard Halo fan since the original XBOX was released with the original Halo, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this 😁
Marty is the GOAT! And so are you for having him on!
Listening to people gush over something they're passionate about is always infectious, especially when it's music!
A video nobody was asking for, but everybody needed it!! Halo is my favorite video game and listening its music here makes me so happy!!
This was awesome, seeing both you and Marty dig in to what Voiceplay did with this. It was awesome hearing how thrilled and impressed he was with how they kept it the same, and still made it their own. Very cool :)
Also, hopefully you’re enjoying your Maternity leave, and had a Happy Mother’s Day (even if this is your first child (sorry, I don’t know if you’ve said it’s your first or not lol) you still count as a Mom already in my book :) ) wish you, your hubby and the new baby the best.
So so so many insights! This is fab!!!
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Oh my I'm so excited. God bless you two
Thank you Marty for joining Elizabeth and giving us your music to inspire VoicePlay. Loved the interview.
I've never played this game, never heard of it before finding Voiceplay.... But I find myself humming away to this even when I've not listened to it for a few day... must be my brain telling me it's time to listen again.... My 35 yr old son can't believe his old mother listens and enjoys it . I've really enjoyed this reaction xx
You have to go listen to the original halo soundtrack. Marty O donnel did incredible
@@uthergoodman401 it's definitely something I normally do if I'm not familiar with the music... Will have to dive in. 😊
@@allisoncameron-dicker2737 Cool! I'd reccomend "One Final Effort" and "Never Forget" to start! I hope you enjoy!
@@uthergoodman401 thank you. X
No wonder I love the sound track for Halo 2 so much more. Not only did Marty put a guitar in it, he got one of my favorite guitar players to be part of it. Also, the classical guitarist he mentioned is Sam Griffin Guitar right here in TH-cam. Go check out his awesome work.
Thank you for this one!!!
Yay!!! Another VP reaction video! Wish I could have been on for the live chat. LOVED watching this one.
I usually don´t comment at all, but I will say I lopve it when you have guest there with you. Always love your reactions. Thanks ever so much.
Hey Elizabeth! This was great, cool concept to do a review with the composer!
It wasn't completely clear in your video - I wonder if you caught that Geoff's B in the return of the main theme was a B0...!! He actually overlaid a B0 and a B1, both there and at the beginning of the song, but the first time isn't quite as easy to catch. Incredible!
Did he confirm it was layered?
Ah that makes way more sense out of what I was hearing 🤘
VoicePlay did confirm in the premiere chat that Geoff did hit his lowest note. I doubt that it was never layered
@@Stan_S_Stanman I can hear the B1 layered on top, most of the time it's clearer than the B0 actually
@@johonn i can hear it in the first part of the song, but not on the ending
Pause.
Searches Steve Vai playing Halo 2.
Watches interview of Steve Vai recording the soundtrack.
Back to Elizabeth and Marty and the guys.
Pause.
Searches Anna-Marie Hafele.
Watches TED talk
Watches compilation video of women throat singers.
Back to Elizabeth and Marty and the guys.
This is an amazing new variation on Charismatic Voice's amazizng analysis. Having the composer there is so amazing.
It's great you both watched.
At the end of the video explains just how very familiar with the theme.
Regarding, Geoff, surprisingly his range is extensive. I love his most recent (Ain't No Sunshine) as it highlights that range. I don't know all of VoicePlay's collection, but I think this is one of the few if ever instrumentals.
Scott is one of the founding members coming from the same high school & community.
He also was the original beat boxer of the group.
It shows in the 'red team/blue team' section, as that was him & Layne doing 'sounds'.
In fact. when Scott left, he's the one that taught Layne had to cover his spot beat boxing.
ALL can sing.
Scott's main focus now is acting.
He was in Friday Night Lights, The Good Wife, Hart of Dixie, Scorpion & Lucifer along with movies, episodic TV (Law & Order among others) as well having done voiceovers for multiple video games.
He's sung with them on occasion this is one of them to honor a friend. Which I absolutely love the end tribute.
Probably the best reaction to this on the internet, having Marty with you. Thankful, Elizabeth!
I have played Halo for so many years and bought the newest one. I have loved this music from the beginning and Voiceplay do it justice.
Metal reactions and now Halo!!! My most beloved interests all in one channel ❤️
This is going to be insanely cool!
Omg Elizabeth, there is a female Tuvan vocalist named Aryuna Nimaeva on the TH-cams and her throat singing is beyone spectacular, highly recommend.
This was an absolute blast of a reaction, so much fun to watch you and Marty analyze this. Thank you!!
Marty, thank you for the Music of the Spheres. I ordered the vinyl the minute it was available and it's still one of the most moving set pieces I've ever heard.
Of course, I'm a Destiny fan but it's such a beautiful story told in music.
If only her have said "blue spider!" For the plasma as a nod to an old Red vs Blue skit.
Just th3 thing I needed to hear and see after a hard days work thank you Elizabeth for makeing this happen. It has brought a massive smile on my face and has made my day.
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Damn Marty O’Donell has played a significant role in my video game upbringing. I’ve been playing Halo games for twenty-two years. I hear that theme and I remember afternoons playing co-op with my brothers and evenings with my friends on Multiplayer. Thank you sir! So many of us have grown up with you’re music.
The fact you got Marty in here is just amazing.
He was responsibe for a major part of my youth, because Halo would've never been what it was without his compositions.
"Unforgotten" is still one of the most amazing pieces of video game music to ever exist to me.
Super-entertaining reaction as always, and you've given me the gift of awesome new music to check out. Thank you so much for all you do. 🤩
That B0 at the end was absolute insanity!
Good gracious, the first and last harmonizations (the trademark Halo theme) is sending goosebumps all OVER my body.
Wow this is an amazing crossover! Love you guys!
PS happy late mother's day as you await the new arrival :)
I know this was 8 months ago, but I just now discovered it. This was amazing. The vocals, of course, but I've heard them many times. But the dialogue with Elizabeth and Marty was VERY insightful and informative (as well as entertaining). And to Marty, what a composition!! I LOVE how your musical mind works!! Thank you!!
I always love watching your joy in music and your reactions to it. Marty too has that same joy when listening. Thank you
Also very interesting how they made the video. Has some Bohemian Rapsody elements in it.
Halo 2 was my first "mature" rated game that my parents allowed me to buy in middle school, and I got it used from a Blockbuster when they still existed. The theme music is so great and very nostalgic.
0:30 Yeah, I hadn't watched anything yet... >< But the concept alone... I'm in love with. Thanks Elizabeth!!! And Marty, hope you had fun. OK, watching now.
Oh, I’ve always really enjoyed this piece, and polyphonic chants always provide such an untouchable kind of feel. To have composer Marty present too was awesome, lots of time signature talk and vocal science.
Have you checked out VPs Dream On yet? If it isn't in the works it should be!!
No matter the version, I will never not get teary at this piece of music. Marty created something that will forever transport me back to being 6 years old in 2001 and seeing halo for the first time. It blew my mind and will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you Marty and Bungie.
That was wonderful! Both of you.
Love you insite on the vocals!