Vocal ANALYSIS of Voiceplay's "Halo" with the composer himself, Marty O'Donnell!

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  • Master Chief would be jealous. Elizabeth sits down with Marty O'Donnell himself, composer of the Halo franchise music (and Destiny, Myth, and others) to break down VoicePlays cover! Will the original Spartan muse and Elizabeth approve of this a cappella arrangement, or will they summon the Flood?!
    Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to VoicePlay performing the "Halo" themed music for the first time, alongside Marty O'Donnell!
    Plus, Marty O'Donnell's ARMY! / discord
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ความคิดเห็น • 584

  • @TheMartyODonnell
    @TheMartyODonnell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2194

    I’m there!

    • @joergojschaefer3521
      @joergojschaefer3521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Welcome Master Chief Marty 🤘

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      YASSSSSS!!

    • @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc
      @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Praise our Lord and Savior

    • @MadMan123654
      @MadMan123654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I love everything about this. It’s a shame they didn’t cover the Mjolnir Mix ;)

    • @beanamonster
      @beanamonster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hey, I know that guy!

  • @shanedawndusk3290
    @shanedawndusk3290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    The fact that the original composer of the official song loves Voiceplay’s version is just legendary.

    • @chrisumana7644
      @chrisumana7644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's they build a monument to my sins

    • @wooshbait36
      @wooshbait36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow so cool, we cares

    • @shanedawndusk3290
      @shanedawndusk3290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wooshbait36 ayee

    • @wooshbait36
      @wooshbait36 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shanedawndusk3290 All you are doing is taking up the Internet storage with your spam comments. Because of people like you future generations won't have any free space to use the internet.

    • @Austin1723
      @Austin1723 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You could say that he just became part of The Great Journey

  • @blackdog6969
    @blackdog6969 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    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

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  ปีที่แล้ว +61

      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.

    • @KermRiv
      @KermRiv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@TheCharismaticVoice that's freaking awesome, it seems like he's everywhere. Can't wait to see you on the stage.

  • @Langenschwerte
    @Langenschwerte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    The way Marty's jaw dropped immediately upon hearing that first bass note - you know in that moment they nailed it!

  • @willmartin7293
    @willmartin7293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I love how Elizabeth giggles whenever Geoff hits a really low note.😊

    • @3912James
      @3912James ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think of the Pillsbury Doughboy commercial when she giggles. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @twistedoperator4422
      @twistedoperator4422 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mean who doesn't

    • @edminchau811
      @edminchau811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@twistedoperator4422I'll tell you ain't giggling - all of us bass singers. We're trying to replicate those notes.

  • @God0fForge
    @God0fForge 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Marty has always shown gratitude towards his fans and colleagues. A true class act.

  • @vallynmar
    @vallynmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    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.

    • @dom77us
      @dom77us ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought it was to the Rooster Teeth machinima web series, Red vs Blue, using Halo.

    • @samuelzuleger5134
      @samuelzuleger5134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @kyokonightstorm5844
      @kyokonightstorm5844 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

    • @kyokonightstorm5844
      @kyokonightstorm5844 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They even swap beatboxing duties, covering the other's vocal section.

  • @mortisnoctu
    @mortisnoctu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    MARTYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU MARTY O'DONNELL!!!! Man, they needed you for the tv show!!! What a shame!

    • @mortisnoctu
      @mortisnoctu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We love you too, Elizabeth ;)

    • @Perktube1
      @Perktube1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The tv show isn't worth it. It's not really Halo. And they don't have a license for the music.

    • @mortisnoctu
      @mortisnoctu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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… 🧐

    • @Perktube1
      @Perktube1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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.

    • @mortisnoctu
      @mortisnoctu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Perktube1 That would be amazing! Gotta love FNT, those guys are all great!

  • @collinolevson6883
    @collinolevson6883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    This man's compositions have a permanent home in my brain. Looking forward to this! 🤘

  • @heathervona7883
    @heathervona7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    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....

  • @scotthritz6641
    @scotthritz6641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    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!♥️

    • @nicklenights
      @nicklenights 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oooh……..dayaam!!!😲😲😲😍😍😍😍 Yowza!

    • @mortisnoctu
      @mortisnoctu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Incredible

    • @rylanmalis1162
      @rylanmalis1162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Geoff's voice is more powerful than the Halo

    • @wooshbait36
      @wooshbait36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who asked?

    • @firzanamir9372
      @firzanamir9372 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@wooshbait36 me

  • @geoffgaebe8354
    @geoffgaebe8354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    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".

  • @nedtimms6065
    @nedtimms6065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    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!!

    • @nickelakon5369
      @nickelakon5369 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Song you're talking about is "under the cover of night"
      Plays in the missions "truth and reconciliation" and "two betrayals"

  • @DC-tm7ys
    @DC-tm7ys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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.

    • @samuelbutler3007
      @samuelbutler3007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Goes to show it's not about how many people watch your video its who 😮

    • @nickelakon5369
      @nickelakon5369 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is different
      That probably plays into why Marty Appreciates it.

  • @skinWalkman
    @skinWalkman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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

  • @pingienator
    @pingienator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    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!

  • @IM-xs3uv
    @IM-xs3uv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Marty O'Donnell is a legend.

  • @Aurora-cv5to
    @Aurora-cv5to 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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.

    • @uthergoodman401
      @uthergoodman401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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)

    • @heathervona7883
      @heathervona7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here here!!!! I'm the same...Never played the game, but love the song....

    • @donalddouds6033
      @donalddouds6033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @kell4055
    @kell4055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    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.

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      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!

    • @hisk7263
      @hisk7263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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?

    • @nuclearTANK
      @nuclearTANK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess you can say, your looking forward unto dawn

    • @MultiWar22
      @MultiWar22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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

    • @penquin2000
      @penquin2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danish national symphony orchestra did a whole concert on game music

  • @GeorgeLifterMann
    @GeorgeLifterMann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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.

    • @upsidedownpyramid7617
      @upsidedownpyramid7617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @GeorgeLifterMann
      @GeorgeLifterMann ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @upsidedownpyramid7617
      @upsidedownpyramid7617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @chino5555
    @chino5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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!

  • @TheRealPurpleHand
    @TheRealPurpleHand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Having the original composer share thoughts on their rendition was GREAT!!! Kudos for making that happen¡!!!!

  • @maeco7
    @maeco7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    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!

  • @austinsinger7565
    @austinsinger7565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Halo song is honesty one of my all time favorites. This was awesome!

  • @Stinger20638
    @Stinger20638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    RIP Marty's TH-cam channel. He posted a Farwell piano piece :(

    • @xubikiltro5263
      @xubikiltro5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I noticed that, wth happened? :(

    • @Stinger20638
      @Stinger20638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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.

  • @sarawlindgreen3115
    @sarawlindgreen3115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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 ❤️

    • @maloxi1472
      @maloxi1472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @sarawlindgreen3115
      @sarawlindgreen3115 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maloxi1472 Thank you for these suggestions

    • @rocioiribe5841
      @rocioiribe5841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @sarawlindgreen3115
      @sarawlindgreen3115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rocioiribe5841 Thank you for the recommendation

  • @PaulGuy
    @PaulGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

  • @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc
    @kIDNEYKid-xt9uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

  • @Spectre124
    @Spectre124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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! 💚💚💚💚💚😊

  • @alionus6783
    @alionus6783 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Marty's face when Geoff dropped even lower at 25:43 is pure gold

  • @kirbys1370
    @kirbys1370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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!!! 💙

  • @ALMOSTNKKD
    @ALMOSTNKKD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man really came up with the most iconic theme in all of history in his car. What fuckin chad man

  • @johonn
    @johonn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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!

    • @Stan_S_Stanman
      @Stan_S_Stanman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did he confirm it was layered?

    • @bdubs3819
      @bdubs3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah that makes way more sense out of what I was hearing 🤘

    • @robertofiend1264
      @robertofiend1264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      VoicePlay did confirm in the premiere chat that Geoff did hit his lowest note. I doubt that it was never layered

    • @johonn
      @johonn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Stan_S_Stanman I can hear the B1 layered on top, most of the time it's clearer than the B0 actually

    • @Stan_S_Stanman
      @Stan_S_Stanman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johonn i can hear it in the first part of the song, but not on the ending

  • @jedinxf7
    @jedinxf7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steve Vai was playing along in halo 2?! man there are so many cool tidbits in this!

  • @DecayingReverie
    @DecayingReverie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @patriothawkmedia
    @patriothawkmedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the B0

  • @b.buster.
    @b.buster. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scott was the original beatboxer for VoicePlay.
    Geoff did the beatboxing when they were in High School.

  • @lmelior
    @lmelior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!

  • @rkb018
    @rkb018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @HHCDNafets
    @HHCDNafets 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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. 👏🏻

  • @veronicathunander4579
    @veronicathunander4579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @lkayh
    @lkayh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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!)

  • @oglschmitt
    @oglschmitt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

  • @vickyburton2434
    @vickyburton2434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still have this on my IPhone. I never get tired of it.

  • @AkayukiSan
    @AkayukiSan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In the end Geoff almost sounds like one of those gorgeous deep pipes of an organ. Goosebumps incoming.

  • @nightmusic8
    @nightmusic8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mini-teatime Monday. Let’s all geek out and let nerds be nerds. So much looking forward to premiere time.

  • @throughcloudedeyes7913
    @throughcloudedeyes7913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @BeeBumper
    @BeeBumper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome. Music in halo was a memorable experience and enhanced the environment huge

  • @vvoof2601
    @vvoof2601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is going to be insanely cool!

  • @sarahgould5435
    @sarahgould5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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."

  • @lapenesr
    @lapenesr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @JayRosin
    @JayRosin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @Deerhunterjs
    @Deerhunterjs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @radbrad1935
    @radbrad1935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @ingemojonsall3402
    @ingemojonsall3402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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 :)

  • @unt0uchable039
    @unt0uchable039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That B0 at the end was absolute insanity!

  • @kristvoiles484
    @kristvoiles484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @allisoncameron-dicker2737
    @allisoncameron-dicker2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

    • @uthergoodman401
      @uthergoodman401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to go listen to the original halo soundtrack. Marty O donnel did incredible

    • @allisoncameron-dicker2737
      @allisoncameron-dicker2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@uthergoodman401 it's definitely something I normally do if I'm not familiar with the music... Will have to dive in. 😊

    • @uthergoodman401
      @uthergoodman401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@allisoncameron-dicker2737 Cool! I'd reccomend "One Final Effort" and "Never Forget" to start! I hope you enjoy!

    • @allisoncameron-dicker2737
      @allisoncameron-dicker2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@uthergoodman401 thank you. X

  • @PaleoDrew
    @PaleoDrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @nanakoranteng120
    @nanakoranteng120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this one!!!

  • @xsithspawnx
    @xsithspawnx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!).

  • @stephenchant8245
    @stephenchant8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my I'm so excited. God bless you two

  • @Kaiserland111
    @Kaiserland111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @kristinaclapper9807
    @kristinaclapper9807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay!!! Another VP reaction video! Wish I could have been on for the live chat. LOVED watching this one.

  • @bagginssupercat
    @bagginssupercat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So so so many insights! This is fab!!!

  • @AlbertoLopez-mn8ms
    @AlbertoLopez-mn8ms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this is an amazing crossover! Love you guys!
    PS happy late mother's day as you await the new arrival :)

  • @meravl7615
    @meravl7615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Gretchen_G
    @Gretchen_G 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been looking forward to this for months! So excited!

  • @gustavoreyes6442
    @gustavoreyes6442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!

  • @Real28
    @Real28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @ScrmchusBarbarian
    @ScrmchusBarbarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @greypeterson628
    @greypeterson628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Metal reactions and now Halo!!! My most beloved interests all in one channel ❤️

  • @dougtexas
    @dougtexas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @Fyrecide
    @Fyrecide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @Propane_Acccessories
    @Propane_Acccessories 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Where'd he go? All social media wiped. Lawyers make him do it?

  • @vickiroman189
    @vickiroman189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elizabeth! This incredible arrangement and performances, and the wonderful, talented Marty -- so lovely. Thank you - This was pure joy!

  • @IllegallySighted
    @IllegallySighted 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very cool. Never knew of these guys, but may have to look them up now. I would be curious to see her reaction to some of Smooth McGroove’s stuff, and Maluka’s Skyrim covers.

    • @DavideBaroni
      @DavideBaroni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As you named Skyrim, check Voiceplay's cover of "The Dragonborn Comes"... 😉
      It's very good. 🙂
      The Charismatic Voice reacted and analysed it a few months ago. 🙂

    • @cadenrcr
      @cadenrcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow I had forgotten about Smooth McGroove he sounds so cool

  • @billyl90
    @billyl90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Marty for my Childhood

  • @venus5019
    @venus5019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @jeremymatthies726
    @jeremymatthies726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @lauragreen5622
    @lauragreen5622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing interview! The best thing I have seen in a long time.

  • @SilentBob731
    @SilentBob731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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. 🤩

  • @nicholasmills4925
    @nicholasmills4925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @SteveDC12
    @SteveDC12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you insite on the vocals!

  • @west_nebraska_dude4527
    @west_nebraska_dude4527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a spectacular analysis ... what a wonderful rapport you and Marty have!

  • @colinhawley8050
    @colinhawley8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone else want a full Halo Soundtrack done by VoicePlay?

  • @rocktroll2002
    @rocktroll2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love watching your joy in music and your reactions to it. Marty too has that same joy when listening. Thank you

  • @rylanmalis1162
    @rylanmalis1162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When the guy that created the song that you cover is impressed and loves what you did...that is a true sign of success.

  • @rand64444
    @rand64444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is your greatest episode!

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Well, Elizabeth IS a video game nerd, lol.

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Big time!

    • @joergojschaefer3521
      @joergojschaefer3521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheCharismaticVoice So when is the Master Chief of the Voice Elizabeth CosPlay coming? 😁

    • @scottrogers7242
      @scottrogers7242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheCharismaticVoice Sorry, but annoying is what you are.

  • @DennisRyu
    @DennisRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also very interesting how they made the video. Has some Bohemian Rapsody elements in it.

  • @davidlefranc6240
    @davidlefranc6240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty interesting i will rewatch this for sure.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was wonderful! Both of you.

  • @bdubs3819
    @bdubs3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well this was a surprise 💚

  • @primusfan87
    @primusfan87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From The Marty Army Discord:
    The Marty Army Entry Form
    Thank you for your interest. We're shutting entries to process the current list of 1500 (wow!) entries. Keep an eye out for more ways to join in the future though, thank you, and be nice to the goose!

  • @nikkibanning176
    @nikkibanning176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Marty for joining Elizabeth and giving us your music to inspire VoicePlay. Loved the interview.

  • @TheSeeking2know
    @TheSeeking2know ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably the best reaction to this on the internet, having Marty with you. Thankful, Elizabeth!

  • @hanswinkler4976
    @hanswinkler4976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was just about to post the link to Anna-Maria's video on overtone singing, when you mentioned her. I'm looking forward to your video discussing her videos.

  • @AudioVile
    @AudioVile ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!