Bass Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - VoicePlay ft. Ashley Diane | If I Were A Rich Man/Girl
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VoicePlay has set the golden standard for arrangements -- so innovative, creative, interesting, and straight-up awesome. I LOVED this piece, and I know you guys will too! Big shouts to Ashley Diane for stepping into the scene like a boss and immediately making a great impression with powerhouse vocals and outstanding agility. Also, stick around to the end if ya wanna see Geoff earn himself another Pit Viper status 😎🐍
Great video! :) Entertaining and educational
For unique arrangements of a song I cannot recommend highly enough Geoff's solo cover of Blackbird and then his cover of High and Dry
Peter Barber - Geoff explains who he learned the really low note growl from. th-cam.com/video/XKLaYGHJoJM/w-d-xo.html
How have you not done My mother told me yet!?!?
Not sure if you know but Lane does the majority of the arrangements. They always credit the arranger in the description of each video.
Layne (while doing the arrangement): "Geoff, how long can you hold an F1?"
Geoff: "Yes."
I mean, after that Gjallerhorn low in My Mother Told Me, I don't think Layne bothers to ask anymore. Just says "eh, buddy, I already know you can do this."
@@PiscesintheRain Layne can too.
Dude, I love how you're like the only reaction TH-camr who actually applies your musical understanding after you say that you're a vocal teacher. It's such a relief to see someone who's not just riding their job title for clicks, but is actually applying their knowledge to teach their viewers a few things along the way. I love and and highly respect it. Thank you man! Keep at these reactions if you can find the time
Him and mortius. Both fairly small with just a couple thousand subs but they are so interesting because they go in depth
@@elliotcoffman2643 Ooo. I haven't heard of Mortius. I'll definitely check them out.
Charismatic Voice and DJ Switch are great too!
@@aizukiwiart Imma check those people put too. Plus, there was someone else that Mortius mentioned in his If I Were a Rich Man/Girl reaction that I'll check out as well. Thanks for all of the suggestions!
Maggie Renee is another opera singer who does give a little bit of education in her videos too.
You're right about the Phrygian mode!
It's actually the Phrygian Dominant, as it's used to reflect the style of music used for Hebrew Prayers and Klezmer music. A huge musical nod to the roots of Fiddler on the Roof.
Listening to Ashley's little run there, my ears could be fooling me, but I thought I heard a major third degree in there, which wouldn't be Phrygian, but rather a variant of Hungarian minor (as the flattened 2nd is still audible). But I COULD be wrong...
Its actually part of the original as far as I know.
Very interesting, also speaking of it being Hebrew it was on the “seat by the Eastern wall”, a Hebrew reference. It’s amazing how much thought goes into their arrangements.
Sounds like Bb harmonic minor to me.
@@ChrLOwens Hmm, with Eli being short for Eliezer, and his last name being Jacobson, one wonders whether someone might have knowledge based on some family roots there. Though it could be a coincidence; plenty of people of other nationalities use names like that as well. (There's this book, that was kind of well known for a while, that sort of made a lot of Hebrew names famous...)
👏grow👏out👏the👏beard👏
Love how Ashley just says "What?" (meaning you didn't think I could do it!!!) LOL
Is it not just the Layne-est arrangement ever? It's so crisp and novel, with the colour-blocking and liminality in the video and everything.
That Phrygian riff was another word play..... the lyrics went ‘in the eastern wall’ and then they drop riff, cuz’ Phrygian scale is common in eastern (middle eastern) music. 😜
Eli has been known to take over the bass when Geoff sings the lead. Layne can also go bass if needed
Loved your reaction, thanks. I'm absolutely addicted to VoicePlay and baffled that everyone else isn't. I ALWAYS know Layne's arrangements before I check. I think maybe it's the level of surprise.... Geoff's arrangements are always beautiful and sometimes impossibly smooth, but Layne makes me sit up and pay attention. Love to hear you talk about the detail, maybe some day I'll figure out why I always know his arrangements.
Would love to hear you respond to Warriors - Layne plays violin and transformed my understanding of what a violin IS and what it sounds like. Mind blowing. Someone mentioned True Colors below (Cindy Lauper cover) - it's another Layne mindblower. You won't regret giving it a listen. And each of the three: this one, Warriors, True Colors - couldn't be more different from each other.
Wow, Peter, I love your analysis so much! Not one single wasted word, I mean it! Plus I love your voice, singing and talking, but that's another story! 😜
You and Elizabeth (Charismatic Voice) are my fav reactors. Both of you Opera singers, it had to be, right? 🤣
My analytical brain has a hard time understanding why I enjoy some music so much (like this song), and you make it totally clear! Thank you! 💖
I think Ashley has an amazing voice, and fits seamlessly with the rest of the group. I hope she becomes the 5th member! She has both experience and education in music.
The arrangement is by Layne, he's really creative!
Thanks for this, Peter! Looking forward to your once a week reactions and analysis! 🔥💖
You just named the only two reactors I listen to for their knowledge and analysis. Both excellent. :)
Love your reactions. Two small things on this one: Eli pronounces his name L-E, which you can’t tell from the written name. And Layne did this wonderful arrangement. And one bigger miss (although understandable with so much going on.). When you spoke of text painting, you missed that Layne’s percussion was also going up, then down in reaction to Ashley’s vocals at that spot.
Yes. It’s pronounced “L-E” because it’s short for Eleazer. I was going to remark on this, too
@@tracyz9155 Eliezer*?
lol, I think that's why Eli has his SM handles as EliNotEli
The dynamics also followed the word painting. Going up the stairs, the sound was louder and more intense and then drew back as we go down the stairs.
This is such a fun arrangement, and I love the way you “pull the tapestry apart” to discuss the inner workings.
Also, major props to the arrangement for being new and interesting but still having that subtle internal nod to the original Russian Jewish thematic material.
Hello, thank you for the video. I would like to see your reaction to the performances of Diana Ankudinova. This young singer with an amazing voice and artistry will surprise you
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Please React to Voiceplay's Go the distance or True Colors! These 2 are underated!
A few things for those interested:
1. Yes. The original is meant for a mid Baritone however, depending on the arrangement and the natural range of the person singing it, I have seen countertenors and basses do it rather well.
2. Eli's range is stupidly large. Most of the time when Geoff is singing main Eli will end up picking up the bass. Their arrangement of Oogie Boogie from the Nightmare Before Christmas is a really good example of that as that melody is pretty much all Geoff. Which I would highly recommend a watch.
3. When they brought this from the Fiddler version, the brought in a lot aspects from Klezmer music (Augmented 4ths, syncopation, Phrygian mode {16:37}), which is a rather traditional Eastern European/Ashkenazi Jewish musical style. Also, they brought a slight "latin/Pop" (That Kick/Snare pattern) sound from the Gwen Stefani version and mixed with certain modern pop/hip hop themes.
4. Ashley, if my ears were working, she was also in Phrygian during that Pit Viper riffing.
Layne picks up the bass for Geoff. He can actually go as low as Geoff. He does it in most of their songs.
@@marshayoung9387 Actually, I’m pretty sure Eli can and has done bass before when Geoff solos and Layne does perc. Same with J-None in one of their earlier videos.
You are correct. Tevye is usually performed by a baritone. Also, this is the first reaction I've seen make mention of Phrygian mode. Well played my man.
And the first reaction mentioning the off beat harmonies after Ashley’s run. ❤️
Ayyy great video as usual man, these reactions are always very fun to watch, and very educational as well. 👌🏼❤️ Also I truly believe that Layne Stein is one of the most talented arrangers in the acapella scene, I've had this song on repeat since the day it came out. 👀😂
You, me, same 👀🔥
Never thought you would do this song🤩💫. I sleep with this on everyday😭🙈
Yoo cool that you are here ;)
@@FortexVize I'm where VoicePlay is🙈. It's an obsession and I love Peters reacts
Same here, tho last night it was pentatonix watching through the window
On that "sweetest thing of all" drop for Geoff. He does this sometimes, where instead of just dropping an octave, he drops slightly lower to then slide back up to the right note. (so C3 -> G1-->C2)
C3-G#1-C2
@@Marcell0Bass show-off 😉
@@Marcell0Bass that does in fact make more sense, I just went of what Peter here said (maybe should've checked oh well), tnx anyways!
@@Marcell0Bass sounded like A1 actually
@@lurecy97 G# for sure
I've seen Voiceplay's Oogie Boogie song performed at Valley Forge Casino and I'm 99% sure that the bassline is being performed by Layne because he did that super deep bass in the dubstep drop portion of that song. He's a beast.
I think its Eli.
Yes, I agree Layne is a beast. He can actually hit a note as low as Geoff. Most people don't realize that & he doesn't get enough credit. Layne is so underated.
@@marshayoung9387 Team Layne all the way!
I absolutely love your reactions because you do something similar to The Charasmatic Voice. What makes yours unique, though, is that you provide all of the technical insight to the arrangement itself, whereas Elizabeth does the vocal technique. Both insights are incredibly valuable to the community, and I appreciate it so much. Keep doing what you do, Peter.
you have to react to Home Free - Honey I'm good, it probably is one of the bassiest songs of home free
12:53 I had the same reaction to that section! It was so creative and cool, and I think Cesar's pop-oriented voice fits the melody really well
Yes Eli can sing bass when in live but, when in videos Geoff double tracks
Is there ANYTHING Eli can't sing man? I'd be like "Yeah sounds fair" if he sang Queen of the Night
Link to where Eli sings bass in something? I must see this
@@nicholasw.3488 he doesn’t ever sing bass in studio as far as i know. In Chris Rupp’s reaction of the Moana Medley, in the comments somewhere he stated that he contacted Geoff personally and Geoff confirmed that he was double-tracked and that Eli was only lip-syncing the notes, but it was still there. There is a clip of Eli singing a 3-note melody down to a nice C2 during a livestream. You can find it pretty much in any “Eli Jacobson vocal range” video. But in the Moana Medley, the bass during Geoff’s solo is still Geoff double-tracked. And it is confirmed by Geoff himself.
Hi Peter. I absolutely agree with you. We know that these artists are simply off the hook, but man oh man, the arrangement is simply mind BLASTING (mind blowing is not good enough). What craft, what effort, what precision, what grace!
Thank You. I started watching reactions because it is fun to see other people react to something I like for the first time. YOURS however gives me so much more. I am not a musician and I love to hear You explain WHY I find something that great.
I love the ending where Layne said ( we don't talk about him no more ).
This is just so much fun. Not Aliens, That was X-Files. We ladies love Geoff's low notes. We are on the edge of our seats waiting for them to drop. This song makes me feel like a teenager again with a new 45 single, playing it over and over again.
You should react to oogie boogie song from voice play you will not be disappointed!
This is what reactions should be. TH-cam got me started watching them with Elizabeth Zharoff and I loved her analysis of the songs as she goes through them, if your other content is like this you deserve as many subs. I’m no musician at all but this was entertaining and I fell as though I’ve learned something. And I want to Ursula your speaking voice.
One suggestion - get a new chair. I listened with earbuds and the first half I kept turning around thinking someone was sneaking up on me, then I realized I was hearing your chair every time you moved. Great mic to pick up all that!
Topol, who played Tevya in the Film was a baritone. It is nice to hear Layne's tenor voice. I also like the upbeat they do.
Hi Peter! I just wanted to say that I've been loving your reaction videos. I watch others, but find myself drawn to yours, I think because of your analysis. Really cool that you have a wealth of experience in many different styles of vocals as well, so thanks for sharing and being down-to-earth/fun. Thanks again for your videos and I hope you keep the 1/week schedule up even with your performing! (found the video just browsing your home page, figured I'd put that in there since you asked below!)
Thanks so much! So glad you like the analysis and appreciate what I'm doing. And thanks for letting me know how you found it -- I didn't realize that it shows on playlists while unlisted. I've removed it, but it will be released officially on Monday!
@@PeterBarber Please please do a first time reaction ( but only at the end ) of Voice Plays version of Once Upon A Dream. It is totally awesome.
This is my favorite breakdown of yours. (so far). The music theory stuff just confuses the heck out of me, but you brought so much info to the table that I did understand.
Several reactors, including yourself, have made me aware of what the non-lead singers (they are so much more than background!) are actually singing. And that it isn't always the predictable notes either. (I was pretty excited when I actually caught it in their Oogie Boogie.)
I don't have the words for it, but I love that build up for Ashley's amazing trip up and down the scale.
I don't always understand much but I ALWAYS learn something from you. I can hear things when you point them out, but would not have noticed on my own. The text painting part was so interesting. I need to re-listen several times to be able to catch it, but it was fascinating.
I find it funny when you and a few of my other faves describe the arrangements. The words unpredictable, surprising and discordant come up along with comments about the tight harmonies. VP is my clear favorite and now when someone asks me why, I actually have some buzzwords to toss out. 🤣
Whoa lordy, could you read me a book as I fall asleep? Your voice is soooo relaxing 😌 more importantly, amazing analysis. As a fellow past a capella group alto/tenor/(also bass in sweet adeline groups) I appreciate an actual analysis rather than just a first impressions reaction. You've got a new subscriber for sure!
Try listening to Geoff’s readings of some books. It WILL make you fall asleep.
I'd love to see your reaction to Phantom of the Opera by VoicePlay feat. Rachel Potter. This one is a much older version of the group, more than 5 years before this one, with Tony Wakim taking lead and way before Geoff started growing his hair long.
What an awesome reaction and analysis! Really appreciate your honest views on whatever you're listening to, even if it's not 100% positivity about the piece. I absolutely love this one by VoicePlay. Layne did the arrangement and really knocked it out of the park. So creative!
Not sure if anyone commented on this: Layne was originally a baritone for the group but learned vocal percussion when Scott Porter who was their original beatboxer left to pursue acting. And he does sing or rap from time to time in their productions.
he went C3-A1-C2 in that drop during the "sweetest thing of all" part also it was chest fry lol
You noticed! I really enjoyed your interview with Geoff Castellucci. Marwan, thanks for referring this to Peter! The Eastern Wall riff is my very favorite musical line.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed our chat
Please don’t stop these, really loving your commentaries on these arrangements/videos :)
Try and react to go the distance by voiceplay it's really underrated
I love VoicePlay! I've gotten my son hooked on Geoff C, Tim F, and Avi K. He found you and the bass gang. I had my "boss" Maggie Renee React to "my boy" on twitch Sunday. Will hopefully be one day edited out for YT. Anyway love your reaction!
On behalf of the whole Bass Gang, we would love for her to release that reaction to her TH-cam! Glad you enjoyed the reaction :)
Layne appeared in My Mother Told Me as well. Seems like Eli, Layne and Geoff can drop a solid bass with Geoff hitting the subs.... I think.
True but only Layne can go as low as Geoff.
Goeff's bass notes are phat and his bass lines are just as powerful
my God, YOU have a gorgeous voice!
I watched this for more than 1h 😂 it was good! The song, voiceplay and Ashley, the reaction / comments, loved everything😊
Greetings Peter, I have listened to this song so many times I’ve lost count. Thanks to you I heard little detail things I hadn’t heard before 😳 which just add to the listening experience. I really appreciate you and anxious for your next video. I hope you can get back to your singing soon. Stay safe and stay well.
😎✌🏻🤟🏻🖖🏻🤙🏻
12:55 I did exactly the same thing as you, looking around thinking things were falling from the ceiling. 😂😂😂
Love your reaction/input! I don’t think I noticed that note that Geoff dropped that you said it may not have been necessary. It did sound a little out of place, but not bad. I hope you do more Voice Play, and some of Geoff’s solo work, and more Home Free.
I love your breakdowns more than vocal coaches that I watch on TH-cam. It's so interesting to hear more than just vocal breakdowns and getting more into the arrangement and choices made within the arrangement. Have you ever reacted to the Pentatonix version of 'Hallelujah"? And if not, and even if you have, it would be kool to see your take on the arrangement and the choices made within the arrangement. Subscribing.
I love your reaction to the low sustained c followed by the trap remix because it’s exactly how I felt when I first heard it
I cannot get enough with your reactions 😂👏👏👏
You’re a gifted teacher Peter. Thank you for elevating my understanding and appreciation with the approachable way you share your analysis.
I'm sure I'm not the first but just to be safe: Eli's name is pronounced "Elly" - it's short for "Eleazar", if memory serves. :)
Eliezer*
@@bee2731 that definitely makes more sense :)
I love how much you were enjoying the grove at the start knowing what comes later… hehe popcorn ready
Really appreciate all the knowledge you just dropped on us! Thank you! Voiceplay is an incredible a capella group and, as a fellow bass, I truly appreciate Geoff’s amazing range.
You ought'a give Home Free's Folsom Prison Blues a listen!
2 things 1) shout out to Marwan for recommending this to you & 2) Thank you so much for doing this one. As always i love your reactions they are always informative & fun. I always find something really good that i missed when i watched the videos. I'm never disappointed with your knowledge or your music you have an amazing singing & speaking voice. I truly hope you will be able to continue your reactions with your hectic schedule. Even just 1 a week is better than none at all. Be safe & see you next time😊❤️
''that was a hardcore flex''😂
Just found you and have to say your reactions and analysis are some of the best out there. I love Bass singers as there is something primal in the stupidly low notes that make me tingle all over. Having a good quality Bass singer comment on other good quality Bass singers is wonderful. I would ask you to listen/react to Geoff's version of sixteen tons as well as voiceplay's covers of the Oogie boogie song and you're a mean one mr grinch (some seasonal opportunities coming up for those)
You reaction and analysis videos are fast becoming my favourites. Good job :)
what a pleasure to see REAL analysis of a cappella music - thanks Peter - and I also agree that Geoff's extra low note at around the 20 min mark seemed unnecessary.
in high school after over yelling at a sporting event ....if we had a concert the next day i could really rock the low c
Just react to Sixteen Tons. Guaranteed 2-3 pit vipers
hey, peter. i would really recommend you to listen to home frees cover of brothers in arms, tim goes insanely low.
I love your break downs it helps me see the magic of the artistry behind music
In this one geoff was doubled. Geoff's doing the basslines as well as his main parts
I don't know about that. Layne does a lot of baseline when Geoff is singing. He can actually hit notes as low as Geoff. There is a live video where Layne shows how he can do the things he does.
@@marshayoung9387 yeah but its not in chest. Actually its Eli that does most of the basslines when geoff is singing, or geoff is doubled.
Great reaction Peter! I love your analysis and music theory. I've yet to see a TH-camr do that as much as you. I would like to see your analysis on barbershop music. Not many people look at that kind of music.
Eli is singing the bass when he doesnt! Its super cool tho :)
Love your reactions, a great experience to watch! As someone that is not a music major or professional, but a lover of vocal music, you really break down what is happening. More understanding helps me add another layer of enjoyment to this type of music. I mean "Phrygian Riff" what the heck is that... now I know and with an example. Thanks to you, Geoff Castellucci, and David Larson I thought that the low and subharmonic range was super-human, but with about a weeks practice and inspiration I was able to hit a G1 at least twice... Mind blown. I am too timid to sing in groups, but love it, so keep singing those low covers songs so I can sing along. You definitely deserve a double Pit Viper😎😎
I can't listen to this often enough!!!
Thanks for your great reaction!! Love how you explain and highlight the interesting aspects of what we are listening to. I LOVED this arrangement, and picked up on the small background riff that reminded me of Hebrew prayer. Love the details of your reaction! Love Voice Play! Thanks again 😎👍
I wonder if having Geoff do the "please" is like how Pentatonix had Avi do the "listen to me" from their cover of Problem
Peter I love that you're pumping these videos out. Each one is a treat to watch please keep it up.
Love your reactions and I certainly agree VoicePlay (and Geoff) can leave you speechless! So creative!
Voiceplay, my favourite acapella group, loved your reaction/review 👌🥰
Dude love your reaction/analysis, it's awesome having someone who knows this stuff break it down like this...keep 'em coming!
This came up on my feed and I had to watch again. This arrangement of Layne’s is just genius, and you’re the only reactor I’ve seen who really digs into it and appreciates the details. Great take, Peter!
So this version is very clearly a cross between the song from fiddler on the roof, and the Gwen Stefani if I were a rich girl, which sampled a lot from the show tune, but had it's own lyrics (mostly). The lyrics from this are the show lyrics, but the cadence and feeling is very pop like the Gwen Stefani version. And the rhythm of the na na na parts feels much more like the Gwen Stefani version than the show tune.
So interesting watching your reaction. I studied song, but gave uip going down a career and became a house wife instead. You´re the first one I´ve seen that reacted the same way as me on a lot of things. The minutes flew by and it shore didn´t seem like 25 minutes
I love watching you and the charismatic voice do these reactions. I’m always learning things about the music I love that I would not have picked up on myself.
I know what I'm hearing, but now I can attach a vocabulary and basic music theory, thanks to your reaction videos!
Love Love Love this arrangement. Thanks for a great breakdown. Look forward to more reactions.
Amazing!
Thank you so much for your wonderful reactions and all the knowledge you give along with it! I absolutly love it and you are fun to watch as well!
It was just plain FUN to listen to! And I liked your analysis too.
Love these videos Peter keep it up
Love your analysis Peter
Thank you for your informative reaction....now I have more things to listen for when I listen to this in the future.
Cool analysis and fun to watch...
Your insight is so interesting. I like that you bring in the theory as well. 💜
Great analysis.
Great reaction with detailed analysis
Peter, I just discovered your channel today, and I LOVE it. I learn so much. You are the fourth ‘reactor’ I have subscribed to, and quite frankly, after only watching 4 or 5 of your videos, you have become my favorite. I repeat, I learn so much. Thank you for your outstanding commentary!
First time I've ever heard you and I love the in depth details, teaching ability, and appreciation you provide. Subscribing for sure!.....been a VoicePlay fan for yeeeaaaarrrrs
Thanks. I enjoy the musical learning.
Your channel is amazing. I know nothing about music and I learn so much from your videos!
Thank you for teaching the technical stuff. Interesting!
Very cool video, thanks so much. You're quickly becoming my favourite reactor, so I'd wish for daily uploads if I could. But I'm also very happy that artists are finally starting to see the end of this tunnel and getting back to regular work again 🤑👏👏👏❤