Mykal is one of the founding members with Geoff Layne and Earl in 1997 under the name 4thelove. They sang on street corners and in front of businesses. This is one of the songs they sang. So it is fitting they did it again. They did the video this way to show him how they do their shorts videos and give him the Oviedo Mall experience of those shorts in Orlando FL. This is where Pattycake Productions is located, the studio where they and Geoff film most of their videos. Pattycake is owned by Layne and former member Tony Wakim. They do original mostly Disney related videos. A few aren't Disney but still original.
I always loved this song, and now even more! 🤯❤ When the group was originally formed, with Layne, Geoff, Earl and Mykal, Mykal was tenor 1, and well deserved!
I cried when I first heard this on patreon and once again when I heard it for the first time on TH-cam. I agree that it climbed to gospel music and touched my soul. Amazing.
I had been hoping that VoicePlay would cover "Stand By Me" eventually. Mykal was the perfect collaborator for this one. It's always a treat when Layne sings more. A lovely song with a beautiful message about true friendship. Thank you for another reaction to VoicePlay. They always make me smile happily.
They did such a fantastic job on this. I remember loving this song back in the day (great movie too!) and I so appreciate VoicePlay covering so many great older songs. In the BTS both Geoff & Layne were saying how much they really loved Eli in this one and Eli started to say he was trying to hold back but both Geoff & Layne quickly said we know - Eli didn't want to interfere in any way with showcasing Mykal. This is yet another reason why I love these guys so much. They are a family & they treat their guests as family too, although in this case Mykal sort of is family, especially for Geoff & Layne. Great reaction as usual and yes, I've watched several other reactors who made a similar comment about the gospel sound towards the end.
They wanted to give Mykal the experience of how they make these types of videos. Mykal said it was just like old times from high school when they were known as 4TheLove.
Yes, I agree, it did turn to gospel towards the end. I think part of the doo wop feel in the beginning was because back when Mykal was singing with them originally that was probably more prevalent in their style. Geoff has commented that he feels pretty sure they used to sing this in their high school boys restroom (along with other stuff). That would have been before Geoff and Layne got so incredibly talented and experienced with arrangements. So, I can see Layne beginning this that way as a throwback to those days. For one thing, Layne would not have been beatboxing yet for the group. So they would ALL have singing lines. Regarding the mall setting - they said they wanted Mykal to have that particular experience with them. I suppose because it is an integral part of their monthly work. And yes, Layne’s beat are layered in. All of their music goes at least to the point of initial production before they do video. They still actually sing their parts during filming, but that is pre-recorded, for the best sound. Actual sound in a mall would have too much echo with that high ceiling and empty hard surfaces.
I also get the real feeling of Motown especially in the beginning. There’s something very streetcorner harmonies all about it. Later on it does veer up into those gospel roots. And it’s just absolutely beautiful throughout. I think part of the magic is that they leave their egos at the door. Sometimes it’ll seem like one of them hardly has any lines, but they are providing support for all the others. In another release they may be the lead. But they always make sure that the featured artist gets some solo time even if it’s not a lot like it was when Mykal was a hyena .
Wasn't this just the BEST? They pre-record, each in their own personal studio, then it gets assembled by the arranger, in this case, Layne. Layne likes adding extra beatbox tracks... and after all, this one is his, so why not? Loved your comment on the mirroring: seems to me it's a standard skill in choruses, because the goal is to sound unified. But not so much in pop music, and most pop vocalists don't appear to know how to do it. Or have too much ego to be willing to, I don't know which. But VoicePlay are generous performers who focus on creating the best possible art pieces --- they follow where the music points.
Mykal was an original member with Geoff Layne Scott porter when they were called 4 the love. They did the song then so everyone but Eli and Cesar knew it
🤣 You know someone has become a fan when they get happy/excited at a Layne singing part 😜 It's so rare that he does it, and we all enjoy it so much 🥰 Other songs where Layne sings would be "In the Air Tonight", "Moana Medley", "Frozen II", or "I Can't Make You Love Me" (no beatboxing, Layne stays in the backup vocals). Also, I think the reason they work so well together is that there is a sense of "unity": no one is trying to hog the spotlight, there is no clash of egos. When one of them has a solo bit, they do their thing, and then they peacefully give up control and "melt" back into the mix (or the baseline, in Geoff's case 🤣).
True Colors is my favorite of Layne singing. His beautiful voice just fits so well in that song and since Cesar wasn’t there yet Layne brought out all the emotions in that one.
Mykal is one of the founding members with Geoff Layne and Earl in 1997 under the name 4thelove. They sang on street corners and in front of businesses. This is one of the songs they sang. So it is fitting they did it again.
They did the video this way to show him how they do their shorts videos and give him the Oviedo Mall experience of those shorts in Orlando FL.
This is where Pattycake Productions is located, the studio where they and Geoff film most of their videos.
Pattycake is owned by Layne and former member Tony Wakim. They do original mostly Disney related videos. A few aren't Disney but still original.
I put this on repeat and just enjoy.
I always loved this song, and now even more! 🤯❤
When the group was originally formed, with Layne, Geoff, Earl and Mykal, Mykal was tenor 1, and well deserved!
I cried when I first heard this on patreon and once again when I heard it for the first time on TH-cam.
I agree that it climbed to gospel music and touched my soul. Amazing.
I had been hoping that VoicePlay would cover "Stand By Me" eventually. Mykal was the perfect collaborator for this one. It's always a treat when Layne sings more. A lovely song with a beautiful message about true friendship. Thank you for another reaction to VoicePlay. They always make me smile happily.
I was grinning the first couple of times, then crying after that. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
They did such a fantastic job on this. I remember loving this song back in the day (great movie too!) and I so appreciate VoicePlay covering so many great older songs. In the BTS both Geoff & Layne were saying how much they really loved Eli in this one and Eli started to say he was trying to hold back but both Geoff & Layne quickly said we know - Eli didn't want to interfere in any way with showcasing Mykal. This is yet another reason why I love these guys so much. They are a family & they treat their guests as family too, although in this case Mykal sort of is family, especially for Geoff & Layne. Great reaction as usual and yes, I've watched several other reactors who made a similar comment about the gospel sound towards the end.
They wanted to give Mykal the experience of how they make these types of videos. Mykal said it was just like old times from high school when they were known as 4TheLove.
Yes, I agree, it did turn to gospel towards the end.
I think part of the doo wop feel in the beginning was because back when Mykal was singing with them originally that was probably more prevalent in their style. Geoff has commented that he feels pretty sure they used to sing this in their high school boys restroom (along with other stuff). That would have been before Geoff and Layne got so incredibly talented and experienced with arrangements. So, I can see Layne beginning this that way as a throwback to those days. For one thing, Layne would not have been beatboxing yet for the group. So they would ALL have singing lines. Regarding the mall setting - they said they wanted Mykal to have that particular experience with them. I suppose because it is an integral part of their monthly work. And yes, Layne’s beat are layered in. All of their music goes at least to the point of initial production before they do video. They still actually sing their parts during filming, but that is pre-recorded, for the best sound. Actual sound in a mall would have too much echo with that high ceiling and empty hard surfaces.
I also get the real feeling of Motown especially in the beginning. There’s something very streetcorner harmonies all about it. Later on it does veer up into those gospel roots. And it’s just absolutely beautiful throughout.
I think part of the magic is that they leave their egos at the door. Sometimes it’ll seem like one of them hardly has any lines, but they are providing support for all the others. In another release they may be the lead. But they always make sure that the featured artist gets some solo time even if it’s not a lot like it was when Mykal was a hyena .
Beautiful and poignant. ⚘️🕊
Wasn't this just the BEST? They pre-record, each in their own personal studio, then it gets assembled by the arranger, in this case, Layne. Layne likes adding extra beatbox tracks... and after all, this one is his, so why not? Loved your comment on the mirroring: seems to me it's a standard skill in choruses, because the goal is to sound unified. But not so much in pop music, and most pop vocalists don't appear to know how to do it. Or have too much ego to be willing to, I don't know which. But VoicePlay are generous performers who focus on creating the best possible art pieces --- they follow where the music points.
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Mykal was an original member with Geoff Layne Scott porter when they were called 4 the love. They did the song then so everyone but Eli and Cesar knew it
🤣 You know someone has become a fan when they get happy/excited at a Layne singing part 😜 It's so rare that he does it, and we all enjoy it so much 🥰 Other songs where Layne sings would be "In the Air Tonight", "Moana Medley", "Frozen II", or "I Can't Make You Love Me" (no beatboxing, Layne stays in the backup vocals). Also, I think the reason they work so well together is that there is a sense of "unity": no one is trying to hog the spotlight, there is no clash of egos. When one of them has a solo bit, they do their thing, and then they peacefully give up control and "melt" back into the mix (or the baseline, in Geoff's case 🤣).
True Colors is my favorite of Layne singing. His beautiful voice just fits so well in that song and since Cesar wasn’t there yet Layne brought out all the emotions in that one.
@janetdw OMG!! I can't believe I forgot "True Colors”! That one had me crying like a little girl!! 😭
Thank you
You are quite welcome, what an amazing performance!
That was good now you should listen to Home Free’s version of this song. Please. 🦋🎵🦋🎶
I have added it to my list of suggestions! Thank you for watching!