God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | Low Bass Singer Cover

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  • @jacklinka2347
    @jacklinka2347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6392

    Imagine a Gothic cathedral in the middle of the night, completely dark and empty; then your suddenly hear an old clavichord and rusty bells starting to play by themselves and the low nice bass starting to sing out of nowhere. The St.Elmo lights are winking from side to side and this ghostly dark but extremely nice voice is singing and echoed back from the high cathedral ceiling vaults.
    It's singing the old carol, older than the cathedral itself, older than its bells, equal in age to the oldest of ghosts.
    The carol is ending in an earthy low note, lower and deeper than its dungeons. This note remains underneath forever, bouncing from the old walls and repeated by all the underchurch inhabitants.

    • @youtubingjaguar5082
      @youtubingjaguar5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

      That's such a good image! ;)

    • @jacklinka2347
      @jacklinka2347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      @@youtubingjaguar5082 Thank.you! The arrangement and magical singing, and the lights here are playing with my mind :)

    • @youtubingjaguar5082
      @youtubingjaguar5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@jacklinka2347 it's a great image, and I'm going to borrow it for later use. ;)

    • @jacklinka2347
      @jacklinka2347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@youtubingjaguar5082 You can borrow whatever you need!

    • @youtubingjaguar5082
      @youtubingjaguar5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@wowguy1243 I can too, and I love it!

  • @raydunakin
    @raydunakin ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I wish I could give this another like every December!

  • @thesuperjacobshow8151
    @thesuperjacobshow8151 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    His voice is "biblically accurate" angelic.

  • @SounderMom31
    @SounderMom31 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    This is one of my favorite songs and THIS is my favorite rendition of it going forward. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Totally made my day finding this video today. THANK YOU. Much love and respect from Germany ❤

  • @amandakuhn2327
    @amandakuhn2327 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I am filled with awe at the gift of Geoff's voice range.

  • @kelliepatrick519
    @kelliepatrick519 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    Conducter: Which part do you sing?
    Geoff: Yes.

  • @Gretchen_G
    @Gretchen_G 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2150

    Hey Geoff, you know how much we all appreciate you, right? Because we really really do. A whole lot. 💙

    • @laneptrsn
      @laneptrsn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Truth

    • @fox577577
      @fox577577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Absolutely true!

    • @mamadragon2151
      @mamadragon2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      So much!!!

    • @GeoffCastellucci
      @GeoffCastellucci  3 ปีที่แล้ว +475

      I appreciate YOU!

    • @mamadragon2151
      @mamadragon2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@GeoffCastellucci Sorry, had to take advantage while (maybe) your still around to say, Hi!! And to Send you all our love from Canada🇨🇦

  • @rhov-anion
    @rhov-anion ปีที่แล้ว +336

    As an English and etymology nerd, the fact that he rhymed "mind" and "wind" in the original Middle English pronunciation just warms my heart. The "Great Vowel Shift" messed up English lyrics, poetry, and Shakespearean dirty jokes. Also, you can see just how much he loves this song, and I don't blame him. This and "Oh Holy Night" are my favorite Christmas songs. What a great arrangement.

    • @BlitzTheFoxi
      @BlitzTheFoxi ปีที่แล้ว +17

      epic point, more etymology here though, it is O Holy Night :). "O" and "Oh" have different meanings. i can edxplain more if u want

    • @anna-a33
      @anna-a33 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@BlitzTheFoxiI'd like to hear it!🙋‍♀️

    • @BlitzTheFoxi
      @BlitzTheFoxi ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@anna-a33allrighty
      ok so oh is generally used as a sign of exclamation or awe, whilst O is actually a call out to or cry out. As in O Lord i cry to you versus Oh wow that is amazing.
      its not a crazy difference and O is rarely used anymore, but if you wanna be correct O is used in these terms \o/

    • @AndyZach
      @AndyZach ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, as a middle-schooler as I read and learned Shakespeare, I tried to always rhyme his couplets: love and prove, wind and mind. I figured I should stick to the original pronunciation. Not everyone liked that.

    • @angelamaryquitecontrary4609
      @angelamaryquitecontrary4609 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@BlitzTheFoxiI think 'O' is one of the last few modern usages of the vocative case, whereas 'Oh!' is an ejaculation, as we were taught in the olden days of my schooling. I believe Latin was still considered a modern language, then.

  • @KileyWillow
    @KileyWillow 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    This the best version of the song ever rewritten I am OBSESSED Great job

  • @patriot9455
    @patriot9455 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    We have a dearly beloved cat who went into the dying process. His breathing was labored and difficult, we played God rest ye merry Gentlemen with him in my wife's lap. The last sound he heard was you singing this song. I checked him after the song was over, his chest was still, his eyes fixed and his race was run. I like to think he was welcomed with that song. Thank you for being a part that brought him some comfort in his last moments on Earth.

    • @daniellerostaing1467
      @daniellerostaing1467 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      and you were in control. as a parent why did you put him to sleep? but no, you wanted to see him suffer, as you grieved for him! I hope you don,t have kids!

    • @daniellerostaing1467
      @daniellerostaing1467 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      sorry why did you NOT put him to sleep?

    • @patriot9455
      @patriot9455 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@daniellerostaing1467 He desperately wanted hugs, so we kept him on our laps. The vet has a week out for an appointment.

    • @daniellerostaing1467
      @daniellerostaing1467 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@patriot9455 ok

    • @instinctjones8008
      @instinctjones8008 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And ironically I've got a very weak kitten in my lap right now who I'm hoping to help come back right now as I listen to this one.

  • @waynewhisnand6157
    @waynewhisnand6157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +734

    I never was proud of my lower register when i was growing up. I always wanted to sing high like the rock and metal singers I listened to. Now though, I'm proud of my bass range and almost all of the credit goes to this guy. Thank you, Geoff, for helping me realize that being a bass is cool.

    • @GeoffCastellucci
      @GeoffCastellucci  3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

      I always wanted to be a rock tenor, too. The only reason being a bass is "cool" now is because of folks like you. These videos could just as easily get 6 views and go completely unnoticed. Thank you for being here!

    • @idaengest4069
      @idaengest4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@GeoffCastellucci my impression (also from my own standpoint) alot of people find deeper voices calming, comforting, and safe. So I think that those who come over basses that feel that way will like bass covers like this one, and the rest just wont bother. Hope this comment made sense, I just felt like I had to throw it in there from my standpoint as a woman ❤

    • @joyfulyes
      @joyfulyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@idaengest4069 I have to agree with you about calming, comforting, and safe. That's a major part of the draw for me. Geoff also has a warmth, ease, and joy in his tone that can't be faked. I say that about all the singers in VoicePlay too, but it's the combination of that and bass range for me.

    • @idaengest4069
      @idaengest4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@joyfulyes Glad im not the only one who thinks that 🥰

    • @SeliahK
      @SeliahK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @Wayne I am one who has always, ALWAYS preferred the richness of a good bass voice over any of the higher voices. A good bass voice will literally give me the chills and make me shiver. I freaking love it. It's a beautiful, warm, earthy sound that I have always been drawn to, and it always elicits a visceral response from me when I hear it. Yes, there's a safe and comforting quality to it, but for me it's that earthy rumble. Geoff's voice also manages to carry a gentleness in it, even in his lowest sub notes without losing the earthquake rumble. And that is just completely enchanting for me.
      There's a place and time for the higher voices, too. There is. And I do also enjoy them as well. But for me, nothing quite compares to the velvet wrapped in honey of a good bass. :)
      I'm a female low contralto, so I sing basically the tenor range (but being female, I don't have that lovely tenor bright AND full timbre). If i had a penny for every time I've been told to force my voice up into the alto range or that I "just can't sing" because my range is inconvenient for what they were doing, I'd have a mansion on a private island somewhere. LOL. I've tried to reach the alto range... I can't. Simply cannot do it without causing injury. Heck, some of the higher tenor range is hard for me to reach! I've had a much easier time coming to accept my voice as it is, since getting into the acapella groups over the last five years or so. Learning that people DO actually appreciate the whole range of voices, including those of us on the bottom ends of our respective voice groups, has gone a long, long way towards reigniting the actual desire to sing again.
      All this to say... you don't ever need to be ashamed or shy about your bass range. Take what nature endowed you with, care for it, and let it blossom. There is something a bass voice adds to music that no other voice type can. And it's the soul of the music; take the bass line out of anything, and all those higher voices leave you with a piece of music that sounds empty and hollow.

  • @rja1165
    @rja1165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1109

    When you want to sing a beautiful carol, but you can't help being a pirate from the darkest seas.

    • @Watergardengirl
      @Watergardengirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂

    • @elizabethtowers1166
      @elizabethtowers1166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤣 👍🏻

    • @kimmimcknight3417
      @kimmimcknight3417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Avast, ye merry gentlemen...aaarrrr, mateys! 😂🏴‍☠🎄🤣

    • @LadyElina1
      @LadyElina1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sexy Greek god pirate! 😆

    • @petebeckham8562
      @petebeckham8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Genuine LOL at that matey matey. Thanks for cheering me up!! I'm having a bad day but not so bad now!

  • @thehawkinator
    @thehawkinator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    I love it when Geoff and his three twin brothers get together and release a banger

    • @FelineFurKin
      @FelineFurKin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      😁

    • @bruno5336
      @bruno5336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lol😂🔥

    • @Pensive_Pauper
      @Pensive_Pauper 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      That third brother is such a diva! Did you notice how he hogged the camera?

  • @TheStupendium
    @TheStupendium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1562

    This may be your best yet.
    The way you take what is normally such a simple melody and twist and layer it into something that is both familiar and enchanting is wonderful. This will be on repeat for some time!

    • @calebf6037
      @calebf6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Wow I didn’t expect to see you here. And I would most definitely agree with you

    • @Klespyrian
      @Klespyrian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Couldn't have said it any better!

    • @nijatxaliyev
      @nijatxaliyev 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi guys. I made a Cover Mashup of Ava Max - EveryTime I Cry, SCOOP, Let Them Know, Rumors, LALISA and more th-cam.com/video/Kj4is9WsXSE/w-d-xo.html
      Hope you like it

    • @samuelparchment1908
      @samuelparchment1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It’s always a blast seeing people you’re a fan of be fans of other people you’re fans of.

    • @Shwabadi
      @Shwabadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Oh hello Stupes, what a pleasant surprise in the comment section

  • @MegaSunny2007
    @MegaSunny2007 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I love the way his hands play and his vocal range is incredible

  • @annoyingthing6238
    @annoyingthing6238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2728

    Alternate Title: God Rest Ye Merry GeoffreyMen

    • @joyfulyes
      @joyfulyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      That's great!

    • @kingcruseder4737
      @kingcruseder4737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      The best comment

    • @GeoffCastellucci
      @GeoffCastellucci  3 ปีที่แล้ว +433

      🤣

    • @codyheiner3636
      @codyheiner3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Nah, Geoff Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
      The accurate substitution ;)

    • @lindathetford3776
      @lindathetford3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@GeoffCastellucci I would love to hear you sing old toy trains by toby Keith you'll nail it I love your voice! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @HelplessTeno
    @HelplessTeno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    Geoff seems way more comfortable within his vocal range than he used to be. Awesome to see him constantly improve, as hard as it is to imagine him getting any better.

  • @lisamrb4620
    @lisamrb4620 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    What an incredible voice! An immense gift from “The Lord God Almighty!” …just simply amazing!

  • @indecx1878
    @indecx1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    Low Notes:
    0:00 - B1 Chest
    0:09 - B1 Chest
    0:15 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
    0:33 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
    0:39 - B1 Chest
    1:06 - A1 Chest
    1:15 - D2 Chest
    1:20 - B1 Chest
    2:05 - B1 Chest
    2:19 - A1 Chest? (breathy)
    2:32 - B1 Chest
    2:40 - D2 Chest (Slide down to around A1-B1)
    2:45 - C2 B1 Chest
    2:53 - B1 Chest
    3:11 - B1 Chest, E1 Subharmonic

    • @temeuntum
      @temeuntum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks dude!

    • @jackfishbock5102
      @jackfishbock5102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There was more then 1 sub.

    • @mamadragon2151
      @mamadragon2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @indecx1878
      @indecx1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jackfishbock5102 When? Sorry, I don't hear any more

    • @artfun92
      @artfun92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sorry I am Geoff’s big fans too. Would need you help me to list out the Tomi P latest video “ sweet dream “ 🙈🙈🙈

  • @teresa_meow
    @teresa_meow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Who needs a choir when you can just be the choir. Damn. This was so beautiful!!

  • @nicolstarkey1378
    @nicolstarkey1378 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    THIS IS THE BEST MALE SINGER EVER. HE IS MY FAVORITE!!!!

  • @Mangoat101
    @Mangoat101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    I am in absolute awe. My grandfather was a bass singer and he actually sang me and my brothers this song in a very low voice when we wanted to sleep. You bring my grandfather's voice back from the dead and it is an absolute gift. Please keep doing what you are doing.

    • @Mangoat101
      @Mangoat101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      May I add that, Geoff, is absolutely drippin 🥵

    • @sherwoodva3834
      @sherwoodva3834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love it, but where are the captions?

    • @Mangoat101
      @Mangoat101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherwoodva3834 wdym

  • @GeorgeCollier
    @GeorgeCollier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    ooooooh that picardy third was beautiful

    • @dannyred7827
      @dannyred7827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I expected you would be here. Seems I was right.

    • @lunabeekhuizen8858
      @lunabeekhuizen8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's you!! :D

    • @mr_squid1980
      @mr_squid1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should do a transcription if you can, would be cool to visualize the harmonies

    • @dianeaishamonday9125
      @dianeaishamonday9125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fancy seeing you here!! I love your channel!

  • @sallyjopatriot
    @sallyjopatriot ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I can't be the only 'dirty old lady' imagining that voice whispering in her ear and sending shivering vibrations down her spine.. and that's with a christmas song.. imagine a love song.. oooh boy.

  • @RyanRanney
    @RyanRanney 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    It is not an easy task to express "comfort and joy" coming from the Bass register! WOW you were able to capture the uplifting and welcoming ideal of the song perfectly! Great Job Geoff!

  • @rootedlifehomestead122
    @rootedlifehomestead122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    Love his low bass tones... and the fact that he can go up to a tenor... impressive

    • @florencesteinlaender4489
      @florencesteinlaender4489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Incredible but true I'm crying for more 😢

    • @scottishcommie1912
      @scottishcommie1912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its called baritone

    • @elanorthefair1091
      @elanorthefair1091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A lot of bass singers have crazy wide ranges! I'm super jealous!

    • @maxdoles5806
      @maxdoles5806 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scottishcommie1912 He moves between bass, baritone, and tenor.

    • @deanmarion5477
      @deanmarion5477 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let’s called him: The golden basstenor tones, that is own name of his his low bass singer covers.

  • @carmenfeltz6464
    @carmenfeltz6464 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Lovely. Love the highs and lows with his voice.

  • @Marcell0Bass
    @Marcell0Bass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Low notes
    0:01 B1
    0:10 B1
    0:15 A1-B1
    0:34 A1
    0:39 B1
    0:48 B1
    1:07 *A1*
    1:15 D2
    1:20 B1
    2:05 B1
    2:19 B1
    2:33 *B1*
    2:39 D2-B1
    2:45 C2-B1
    2:52 _soft_ B1
    3:10 B1 - *E1 subharmonic*

    • @rtsbass7829
      @rtsbass7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1:52 Wait was that a B0 here?
      I've lost my earphones so I am not sure about the note

    • @cullenlee6461
      @cullenlee6461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rtsbass7829 I might be crazy but I think he layered a subharmonic B0 into the final chord of the song.

    • @cullenlee6461
      @cullenlee6461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3:17 that or he accidentally slipped into 2nd subs

    • @rtsbass7829
      @rtsbass7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@cullenlee6461 Nuh I don't hear anything.
      Moreover, 2nd sub for an E1 (E2 Fund) is an A0

    • @Chase3141
      @Chase3141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think there's also a growl around 0:33

  • @pedroclaro7822
    @pedroclaro7822 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This gesticulation is on another level

  • @Trifilaki
    @Trifilaki ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Woah, I never knew that Christmas carols could be sexy!

  • @Rabbitrails315
    @Rabbitrails315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Is anyone going to point out how freaking awesome Geoff looks in that costume and that hairstyle. Because he does.

  • @alexking930
    @alexking930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    1) The combination of such an arrangement of music and such a voice (spoiler: there is not only bass) gives me goosebumps the size of an elephant. 😳
    2) 2 points for diction: I heard the lyrics of this song clearly for the first time. ☺
    3) the arrangement of the version reminded a little of the music of Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) 🤔
    The overall score is 7 out of 5 (yes, I'm greedy). 😎

    • @Dani_Ela13
      @Dani_Ela13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have to agree with You on all points.
      Also Hans Zimmer is a good comparison, I love his music for the emotions he evokes and the goosebumps and tears to my eyes effect it often has and it is the same with Geoffs christmas song or the Misty Mountains one. His arrangements are something else.
      And I don‘t know why but in the beginning, I always hear „My Jolly Sailor Bold“ in the back of my head, but that might be because I am old, boring AND chronically confused....

    • @alexking930
      @alexking930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Dani_Ela13 Hans Zimer is a genius of epic music.

    • @Dani_Ela13
      @Dani_Ela13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@alexking930 And it is not just about the knowledge and experience or being perfect, it is the special something that you have and cannot learn. I love that about music and art.
      Anyways have a lovely day and Merry Christmas in advance.

    • @alexking930
      @alexking930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Dani_Ela13 Thank you, but I don't celebrate Catholic Christmas 😅

    • @Dani_Ela13
      @Dani_Ela13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexking930 🙈 I apologize, have a wonderfull Watchalong then.

  • @scottryan6279
    @scottryan6279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    Geoff truly has an amazing vocal range. An incredible singer. as a single or in a group.

    • @scottryan6279
      @scottryan6279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      thanks for the like

    • @DarthTwilight
      @DarthTwilight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wanna see his whole nasopharynx on a scope, like with Tom Thumb.

  • @LQOTW
    @LQOTW ปีที่แล้ว +44

    First time hearing Geoff Castellucci - I heard that all the way to my toes. Wow.

    • @adelucas4824
      @adelucas4824 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Geoff has that effect on people

  • @alexfierro1500
    @alexfierro1500 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    This is so cool!! I didn’t know human voices went that low! This guy’s range is impressive!

  • @segevstormlord3713
    @segevstormlord3713 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The ability to go from bass to tenor is amazing.

  • @sliva7938
    @sliva7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    If dark chocolate would have a sound.

    • @theeternal2734
      @theeternal2734 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      I Am Personally Offended By This Analogy, Therefore We Must Quarrel And Fight To The Death Over A Sentence That Mildly Annoyed Me🪨

    • @noahunderwood3042
      @noahunderwood3042 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      ​@theeternal2734 I'm offended that you're offended, and therefore I must join in this fight to the death

    • @Someone-dv7hw
      @Someone-dv7hw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Nononono... if AfterEight~ had a sound. Granted it is partially made of dark chocolate but still. Even the colors match😂

    • @jparks4815
      @jparks4815 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Hilarious! Yes… good analogy.

    • @joshbeaudreaux2514
      @joshbeaudreaux2514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Now i will hear this song during my late night dark chocolate trips to the freezer

  • @kaleighhenderson7354
    @kaleighhenderson7354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Geoff's voice brings me all the comfort and joy I could ever need. 😊❄️

  • @vWisteriaDreams
    @vWisteriaDreams 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's so smooth, I just want to cry.

  • @bruhspenning
    @bruhspenning ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Based on the timbre of his voice I don't know if his voice is much lower than most choir basses, but his control over subtones is just really powerful

    • @bobstr6224
      @bobstr6224 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is lower.

    • @bruhspenning
      @bruhspenning 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bobstr6224 I meant in natural range, and I wouldn't dare claim he isn't a really low bass, but I think a big part of his lowness is subtones (a technique) instead of natural range

    • @bobstr6224
      @bobstr6224 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bruhspenning you are right, however he also is a very solid bass even without those sub tones

  • @PeterBarber
    @PeterBarber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    Fantastic job, Geoff -- such creativity and nuance thrown into a song as old as time. I really appreciate you putting your own spin on it 👏

    • @GeoffCastellucci
      @GeoffCastellucci  3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Thanks!

    • @scottbenda9931
      @scottbenda9931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      May the vocal gods continue to bless us all (bass voices) with such inspiration

  • @terriodom4266
    @terriodom4266 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Your range is impeccable absolutely remarkable❤

  • @lisablahnik9009
    @lisablahnik9009 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Beautiful....

  • @rainbowunicornnun
    @rainbowunicornnun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I want an entire Christmas album sung by Geoff 😮 what a voice, it's so soothing, like a lullaby, so gentle on the ears, no fatigue from listening at all (I can't handle high notes for too long...but low notes, all day every day, so nice on the ears).

    • @chemistress293
      @chemistress293 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ЕленаГнипа
    @ЕленаГнипа 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Это просто безумие! Какой голос!!!

  • @dorisdonnell8791
    @dorisdonnell8791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    When days get dark, know this: people from all over the world love and appreciate you for your amazing talent, your phenomenal voice, and your great personality! Thank you for being you! Blessings to you and your loved ones! ♥️

  • @gewuerzgurkeev
    @gewuerzgurkeev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    We all know that Geoff's singing is out of this world, BUT
    The rhythm in this is extraordinary! The mix of swing and straight phrases is amazing!
    I always love his arrangements from a harmonical view (and of course the bass... And the subharmonics), but this one shows that Geoff's musical ability stretches so far beyond that! Just.... Awesome!
    Amazing Job!!

    • @gewuerzgurkeev
      @gewuerzgurkeev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know all decisions were deliberate, and I just want to praise him for that.
      I hope, that Geoff reads the original comment - so he knows his efforts are appreciated! :)
      Even if he does not react to my comment in any way.... It is enough that he might read it :)

    • @spiritofthewinds9089
      @spiritofthewinds9089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hätte ich nicht besser ausdrücken können

  • @jamesdavis9647
    @jamesdavis9647 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wow i think i just found my new favorite Christmas song

  • @alison7989
    @alison7989 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The richness of 3:01 has me ascending to the heavens above 🤌

  • @TheChaburrito
    @TheChaburrito หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This dude is hitting so many of my favorite songs, STOP IT, you're going to make me smash the subscribe button, the like button, and not forget to hit the notification bell to make sure I don't miss any content!!! But really though, I'm continually impressed by the depth and breadth of your singing. It's beautiful and I'm definitely (more than) a bit jealous, keep it up!

  • @bigworld6788
    @bigworld6788 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Perfection! Full of the spirit of the season ✨

  • @cronocort2632
    @cronocort2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Time to open this in a new tab, set the alarm, call out from work, take a sick day, request a personal, skip school, close up for the day....
    Basically this became top priority.

  • @ThePamAnne
    @ThePamAnne ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love listening to this over and over. Not only is it one of my favorite carols but it reminds me of my childhood. My father was a bass baritone and every year the whole family would gather around the piano and singe Christmas carols. That was 60 years ago. He's been gone for nearly 40 years now but I'll never forget.

  • @Lolosaad1999
    @Lolosaad1999 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You're so talented and your voice is amazing Sir. God bless you

  • @Atlas_P_Body
    @Atlas_P_Body 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Wow!! His vocal range is... There are no words to describe how amazing it is. Just... Wow.

  • @carminedap7817
    @carminedap7817 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Magnifico! Sei un grande davvero complimenti! E grazie per questo incredibile pezzo che ho appena ascoltato! Il significato di questo testo è una forza della natura! E la tua voce mi sta facendo venir voglia di passare da tenore a basso🙂👏👏 🙏🫶

  • @El_Obito.
    @El_Obito. 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Loved the cover! I was not expecting the clip highlights! Almost made me cry 😢
    Thank you for bringing in such a beautiful warm environment! Merry Christmas!

  • @TheOriginalMaudlin
    @TheOriginalMaudlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    No matter how many times I see these, my brain still cannot wrap around the amazingness that is Geoff's range. It insists that it's someone else singing even while watching Geoff do it.

  • @rebekahverbeten2958
    @rebekahverbeten2958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Starts traditional, then morphs into an audible rendition of the joy proclaimed in the lyrics as the Geoff clones bounce melody, harmony, and phrases around between them. Ends with a bass underscore that gives the ground itself a shiver. I don't always like it when people rearrange some of the traditional songs, but that was a masterclass in how to rearrange without losing the original feeling of the song! Thank you sir!

    • @florencesteinlaender4489
      @florencesteinlaender4489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True 👍

    • @SarafinaSummers
      @SarafinaSummers ปีที่แล้ว

      This sounds absolutely phenomenal on Bose noise, canceling headphones. It gave my throat a massage!

  • @katthawthorne1027
    @katthawthorne1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I do so love watching Geoff be an entire men's choir all by himself.

  • @Sharkdude0422
    @Sharkdude0422 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Ok it's official... you are my new speaker bass test music lol. SO awesome!

  • @arcticyeti2528
    @arcticyeti2528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    More of this please.
    God has blessed you with a magnificent voice. Share it with the world.

  • @MariusMA13
    @MariusMA13 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Damn! You are the most awesome voice I've ever listened to. Greetings from Spain. You rock!

  • @TopAnimeLoverEver
    @TopAnimeLoverEver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I have been going through some really stressful shit, anxiety through the roof, heart pounding, brain fog, inability to focus, everything making me panic type of anxiety, can't even sleep but SO exhausted, not eating, starving but no appetite, yet when I came across this on my youtube feed, all that melted away. I have not felt this comforted in a while. Your voice feels like a weighted blanket in the most comforting way possible. Thank you for sharing this gift 💕

    • @huldradraco
      @huldradraco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Geoff's voice really is like a warm, comforting and safe hug. I use his narrations several times a week to help me sleep, they are so soothing and relaxing to listen to ❤❤

    • @2nd_Exodus
      @2nd_Exodus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/EWcj30jESPk/w-d-xo.html

    • @mariacombs6580
      @mariacombs6580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You may want to l ook into HPA axis dysfunction/adrenal fatigue symptoms.

    • @pegialberts2997
      @pegialberts2997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      His extraordinary lows vibrate right to my soul. So beautiful.

    • @kimmimcknight3417
      @kimmimcknight3417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@pegialberts2997 Geoff's lows get me right in the feels! **Shivers** I get goosebumps of delight every single time.

  • @kellytressler7671
    @kellytressler7671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Is it sacrilegious that, after hearing this for the first time I actually said " aw hell yeah!" out loud? There was no one around to hear me except the cat and she wasn't listening. 😄 Thank you sir for another absolutely stunning arrangement and performance of an old standard! ❤

    • @kelseystump112
      @kelseystump112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I felt the first note all the way to my booty. I'd say, not at all!

    • @austinhowland300gmail.
      @austinhowland300gmail. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Kelly how are you today

    • @impunitythebagpuss
      @impunitythebagpuss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cat was listening! They always listen...there might be food!

    • @anubiskingjensharp1965
      @anubiskingjensharp1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My first reaction was “holy hell!” Geoff is good... I knew that, but wow this was awesome!

  • @sheilajstorms
    @sheilajstorms 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is the song that started my recent obsession with the music of Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay. I haven’t heard much new music to get excited about in years. In November 2023, I decided my old holiday playlist was getting a little tired. Since radio playlists are dreadful, I scoured Spotify and TH-cam looking for new recordings. This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols, and Geoff’s version came up during my search. I was wowed by his gorgeous, deep voice and the beautiful arrangement! Within a couple days, I had watched nearly every video and mini, bought multiple songs, and joined Patreon. What a great holiday gift this turned out to be!

  • @cindytiger6
    @cindytiger6 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ❤The deepness and richness of this mans singing voice really reminds me of a smooth best tasting dark chocolate!...

  • @johnbuiatti366
    @johnbuiatti366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    When I go thru the pearly gates, I hope to hear Pavarotti, Bocelli and Castellucci singing. ABSOLUTELY Heavenly!

    • @sonan333
      @sonan333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You know, this implies you want him to die before you do.
      Could be that there are clones, I guess.

    • @jb6712
      @jb6712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 "Pearly gates..." Boy, are you ever in for a huge surprise!

    • @inthetearoom
      @inthetearoom ปีที่แล้ว +1

      all Italians, ethnically

    • @queenbee3647
      @queenbee3647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im not going if Geoff isnt singing in my ear.

  • @Chibihugs
    @Chibihugs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    This is such an excellent version of a great Christmas song. Oh the beautiful harmonies of the Geof-tet. I can't wait to add it to my holiday playlist.

  • @dbeatty
    @dbeatty หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is one of my favorites of yours and one of my favorite songs in general. Thank you.

  • @joymed987
    @joymed987 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Geoff's genius at arranging is front and center. If you need a detailed breakdown of why this is so amazing, Peter Barber does an excellent analysis

  • @davidmitchell4103
    @davidmitchell4103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh look, it's my favorite group. Geoff and the Castelluccis

  • @lancerevell5979
    @lancerevell5979 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of my favorite Christmas songs. This is an excellent rendition. 😊

  • @Agnes_EvaR
    @Agnes_EvaR ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For me, this is the perfect Christmas song.

  • @JRDInterno
    @JRDInterno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tiktok brought here... Hoist the Colors by Voiceplay and discovering this man's coreshaking voice. I am hooked 😍

  • @ohno_da_idiot3230
    @ohno_da_idiot3230 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YO THIS SOUNDS AMAZING

  • @twikid4134
    @twikid4134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    What I most enjoy is that you don't just "perform". You project a song, with feelings, enjoyment and emotions. You put your heart and soul into your music and it shows. Everything I have heard you sing has left me awe struck. When I see you have a new video out, I know it's going to be great, and you never have failed me. You always finish a song, and I always wish it was longer. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

    • @joyfulyes
      @joyfulyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I came here to say this. Geoff's joy in making music is what makes it magic. His warmth and personality just glow to both sight and hearing.
      Actually I think this is true for all the members of VoicePlay and especially in their musical alchemy together. I've loved everything of theirs that I've heard as well.

  • @Finnleigh.Jackson4141
    @Finnleigh.Jackson4141 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing voice!

  • @ivanjabbur5061
    @ivanjabbur5061 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God rest ye merry gentlemen
    Let nothing you dismay
    Remember Christ our Savior
    Was born on Christmas Day
    To save us all from Satan's pow'r
    When we were gone astray
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    (Comfort and joy)
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    God rest ye merry gentlemen
    Let nothing you dismay
    Remember Christ our Savior
    Was born on Christmas Day
    To save us all from Satan's pow'r
    When we were gone astray
    (Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
    Comfort and joy
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    Now to the Lord sing
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    All you within this place
    And with true love and brotherhood
    Each other now embrace
    This holy tide of Christmas
    All others doth deface
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    Comfort and joy
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    God rest ye merry gentlemen
    God rest ye merry gentlemen
    God rest ye merry oh, oh
    God rest ye merry gentlemen
    God rest ye merry
    The shepherds at those tidings
    Rejoiced much in mind
    And left their flocks a-feeding
    In tempest, storm and wind
    And went to Bethlehem straightaway
    The son of God to find
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    Comfort and joy
    Oh tidings of comfort and joy
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    (Comfort and joy)
    Now to the Lord sing
    (Comfort and joy)
    Now to the Lord sing praises
    (Comfort and joy)
    Now to the Lord sing
    (Comfort and)
    (Comfort and)
    (Comfort and joy)
    Comfort and joy
    (Joy)

  • @emmadouglas5768
    @emmadouglas5768 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Your voice is as smooth as butter and as rich as chocolate, Happy holidays Geoff! Love you!🎄♥🤍💚

  • @lsr2937
    @lsr2937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful, love, love the jackets too 🎄

  • @janebaker966
    @janebaker966 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has ALWAYS been my favourite Xmas Carol,right from a little kid. I think something in me always recognised that sense of an older festival within it,a pagan world of Yule logs and sparrows flying through mead halls. I think this version really reflects that. I must declare I'm not a pagan as such. I'm not a Christian either,so I'm unredeemed sadly. I AM a believer and everything I have was given me by God even if by virtue of the strength or thought power he put in me that enabled me to get it. As Christianity is my cultural background that is the God identity I recognize but the force or entity of God has been known by many names and cultural stories by mankind.

  • @APerson-zr4qd
    @APerson-zr4qd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This guy made this song so much better. He added such a 'dangerous' feel to the song, while keeping the same merriness and displaying his vocal range. I had no idea Geoff could get better. and then he did

  • @TodaysDante
    @TodaysDante ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THAT could not have been easy to do! Well done.

  • @Renfield5130
    @Renfield5130 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just cannot get enough of a deep bass singing voice! I can feel it in my soul.

  • @lexxboyer6016
    @lexxboyer6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This arrangement is kind of haunting in its own way and utterly amazing, Geoff displays his prowess with arrangement management very well and never disappoints

  • @tennisprinzessin84
    @tennisprinzessin84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    What’s better than a bassist? FOUR BASSISTS!! This gave me goose bumps… holy shoot…!

  • @MW-art
    @MW-art 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! Your voice is increadible!
    This has been one of my favorite Christmas songs for a long time and this is my new favorite version of it.

  • @zacharyalvernaz7916
    @zacharyalvernaz7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Considering the original meaning of "God rest ye merry gentlemen" was "God make/keep you strong gentlemen" in modern English, the bass voice really fits this song.

  • @gracepierson7629
    @gracepierson7629 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You have a phenomenal voice!

  • @kevininfante4626
    @kevininfante4626 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Holy crap it felt like I was going to holy battle that’s how epic his music was 🤩

  • @Alamobe
    @Alamobe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I would love to hear “We Three Kings of Orient Are”.

  • @francady3679
    @francady3679 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love your voice!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Gretchen_G
    @Gretchen_G 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This is what I imagine a choir of angels sounding like. Bold and powerful and joyful!
    Also, the play of light and shadows is very evocative: Joy resounding in the darkness of a midwinter night. Beautiful. You've preserved the gravity of the old hymn while infusing it with new energy.

    • @_Dwarkin
      @_Dwarkin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always thought that angels should sound genderless, like contratenors, and the voice this low is somewhat devilish 😂

    • @Gretchen_G
      @Gretchen_G 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@_Dwarkin Fair point! A choir of "Fear not!"-type angels must have a good bass though, surely? For a really frighteningly awesome sound. 😇

  • @KittenKaboodle404
    @KittenKaboodle404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is the first time I've seen a video by this guy, but I've got to say I'm really impressed! Not only are his lowest notes still clear, but he had a very impressive range in general!

    • @dianapeek2036
      @dianapeek2036 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you heard him sing Sixteen tons? Oh my gosh!

    • @idiotoperator
      @idiotoperator ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm teaching myself to perform 16 tons with his karaoke track. Fellow bass singer!

  • @brookedowns3531
    @brookedowns3531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The range🤯

  • @AuntieSingeA
    @AuntieSingeA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I thought the heavy metal version of Carol of the Bells was my favorite dramatic Christmas song but THIS beats it. Loved this song!
    Also, the 2nd from the right Geoff is my favorite Geoff. Glad to see him get a turn in the spotlight.

    • @felicitymcdonald24
      @felicitymcdonald24 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      If you like Carol Of The Bells, you're gonna *love* his newest release!

    • @AuntieSingeA
      @AuntieSingeA 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@felicitymcdonald24 WHAT?! Seriously? My day is made, thank you.

    • @AuntieSingeA
      @AuntieSingeA 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@felicitymcdonald24 I loooooved it!

  • @pacalvotan3380
    @pacalvotan3380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wow...another major demonstration of Geoff's range. I am perpetually amazed how anyone can sing such deep bass, and then flip to a high tenor in one breath. A one man choir for sure.

  • @jaimymetts
    @jaimymetts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love this!!

  • @anaweber617
    @anaweber617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The hand movement is like..mesmerizing