Opera Singer Reacts - Carol of the Bells - Geoff Castellucci

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

Комментарии • 89

  • @MsLomanita
    @MsLomanita Месяц назад +51

    This version made me realize that a choir of angels probably would not sound "angelic" at all, but more along these lines.

    • @Sarah83_loves_bass
      @Sarah83_loves_bass Месяц назад +7

      Definitely, the angles where not described as fluffy little guys, but more as the warriors of heaven 👍🏻 So your thought makes a lot of sense 🫶🏻

    • @MsLomanita
      @MsLomanita Месяц назад +3

      @@Sarah83_loves_bass Exactly that. Following this train of thought, I have done a little research in the past few days, and I am still trying to find a Bible verse describing any angel as "angelic" 😅

    • @pheebs1444
      @pheebs1444 Месяц назад +3

      Def has those “Fear Not!” vibes!

  • @EtherealForever
    @EtherealForever Месяц назад +40

    So glad that Geoff's musicianship is getting recognized. He is more, so much more than just an incredible bass!
    This is an incredible offering.
    ⚘️🕊

  • @mirantideturner
    @mirantideturner Месяц назад +23

    Another fan called Geoff "a master of tension and release" and I felt that was true, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Your reaction and analysis helped me understand that much better. Thank you so much for that! I'll definitely watch more of your videos in the future.
    I'm more of a writer and reader, so I get what you mean about the fine details and intricacies. (A single word change can alter the flow and impact of a scene, or turn a good piece of dialogue into a character-defining moment.) VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci are the reason I've begun to pay a lot more attention to music apart from / in addition to basking in the emotions their songs evoke - so I'm happy to find people like you who share their knowledge in an engaging way and clearly love the works they're reacting to. The world is full of nitpickers eager to prove how something is bad, but I'm a fangirl at heart and understanding WHY this is both kickass and utterly mesmerizing just deepens my appreciation of the skill, talent and creativity Geoff pours into his arrangements.
    As Terry Pratchett (GNU) put it: "It doesn't stop being magic just because you know how it works."

  • @karenponchak5304
    @karenponchak5304 Месяц назад +23

    "His musicianship is showing "
    😂😂😂😂
    Fact.
    That statement could very well sum up every reaction to this song.

  • @MarieDesJardin
    @MarieDesJardin Месяц назад +37

    "His musicianship is showing" -- lovely. Your passion is terrific. What a great reaction

  • @LoriPeace
    @LoriPeace Месяц назад +28

    Please ignore the people that tell you that you shouldn't comment so much on any aspect of a music video. There are plenty of people who react to music videos and all they do is sit there and smile and nod, and at the end they say "wow that was great! The end." If they object to you breaking down the genius of a video, or criticizing where something is lacking, they can go watch one of those other reactors. I watch you, and other reactors like you, because you bring something to the table in terms of your education and mastery of music. Please don't ever stop.

  • @Anna-pu5fo
    @Anna-pu5fo Месяц назад +17

    "Out of the ordinary"... a perfect description of Geoff. No other can combine this sort of dragon voice with an angel voice. As always i loved your reaction. Your whole body shows what you feel 😅

  • @CarlaSaylor
    @CarlaSaylor Месяц назад +13

    No sweet silver bells here. Giant iron cathedral-like bells. They vibrate into one's soul!

  • @jackyfriedman1963
    @jackyfriedman1963 Месяц назад +19

    I love hearing about every part of singing. Whether small tiny details or big ones. Without one you don't have the other.
    Most reactors talk about the bigger details. So it's refreshing to also hear about the little stuff as well.
    Thank you for that.
    I love your reaction to this. It is his best video and song yesterday. So beautiful and powerful.
    Personally I never cared for this song. The high tenor ranges and repeating lines was too much for my sensitive ears.
    Geoff lowered all of that. Even his high tenor isn't pitchy. So I can now listen to this beautiful song.
    Fun fact..... Geoff was going to do a different Christmas song. But his wife Kathy said no you're going to do this. He just said ok.

  • @TrishaFreitag
    @TrishaFreitag Месяц назад +17

    I REALLY enjoyed your reaction! You looked like me, here in my room, arms moving to the music.....this is a phenomenal cover. He didn't even want to do it, but the boss insisted.

    • @Sarah83_loves_bass
      @Sarah83_loves_bass Месяц назад +3

      And we all fall to our knees and thank Kathy for convincing him to do this song ❤❤❤
      It shows again "Happy wife, happy life", in this case more like "Happy wife, happy fans" 😂🤩🙏🏼

  • @bjspeck4337
    @bjspeck4337 Месяц назад +19

    Geoff's voice has depth, and beauty both in the lower notes and those high notes and I never tire of it. He also has the knack for the instrumentation which speaks and adds so much to line and flow. Just gorgeous. Thanks and Merry Christmas to one and all.

  • @FLNatureGuy
    @FLNatureGuy Месяц назад +17

    Stunningly AMAZING! I also couldn't resist the urge to be a conductor during this performance. So, full and epic. My entire body needed to react. How does he do this to a song I have heard so many times. Thanks for a great reaction!

  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret Месяц назад +13

    This is amazing. He shows his range and incredible skill at arrangement. His voice is honey poured over thunder.

    • @LoriPeace
      @LoriPeace Месяц назад +3

      I love that description! "Honey poured over thunder." Wow! Well said.

  • @PAT8888-is2pd
    @PAT8888-is2pd Месяц назад +11

    When it comes to Geoff's arrangements, there is definitely a method to his madness.

  • @quigleyd
    @quigleyd Месяц назад +8

    "Musical witchcraft" what a perfect phrase to describe Jeff's amazing abilities. I don't how or why we are being so blessed by so many amazing voices in our time.

  • @AuntieSingeA
    @AuntieSingeA Месяц назад +16

    So, did you like it? 😃

  • @BetsySchiller-sj2sm
    @BetsySchiller-sj2sm Месяц назад +8

    Well, that certainly brought out the conductor in you! 😅 I love this 😂

  • @Chibihugs
    @Chibihugs Месяц назад +8

    Geoff is thunder made human voice in this one with this rumbling chorus

  • @vdoyne
    @vdoyne Месяц назад +15

    Thanks for this reaction to Geoff's Christmas release. So glad you are back to Geoff (and hopefully VoicePlay). . I have run out of superlatives! Your analysis definitely adds more to information that I have heard from other reactors. Thank you again!
    I'm not the only one since this video has been averaging 100K views per day since it released! I enjoy the way Geoff arranges music nearly as much as his vocals. Judging by his album art, the Geoffquakes did some damage!

  • @EnsembleStantePede
    @EnsembleStantePede Месяц назад +9

    I have to admit, l am not much into traditional xmas carols, as l am not a cheery jolly kind of person, more of a cynical mean old Mr. Grinch & having worked in retail has not helped either, so carols are... difficult.
    But THIS? THIS l can relate to!
    It is the GOTH version of a carol, eerily haunting & sinister, yet drop dead gorgeous at the same time.
    The arrangement is stunning like a gut punch. It makes this most repetetive of all carols interesting to listen to, and where l can't stand trad versions of this l am almost addicted to this! Finally a carol l can really enjoy!
    The earth shattering lows from Hels basement give the melody an imho much needed foundation.
    Another reactor asked what kind of christmas is celebrated here, and all l can say is, it is the christmas of a country defending itself against a superior foe invading them, so in essence it is a battle anthem in my opinion.
    I love the subtle nod to this carols ukrainian origin through the blue/yellow color scheme in lighting & clothes, as well as the not so subtle nod of the broken bells in the cover art!
    I loved your reaction, showing the same passion l feel hearing this and l am here for all the little details you point out, often seeing them for the first time conciously, as l am a musically illiterate one, so thank you A LOT!
    Happy Holidays!

    • @janetdw
      @janetdw Месяц назад +2

      Thank you for pointing out the color scheme in this. It’s something I missed. But I had just gone out to listen to the traditional Ukrainian version so I did think of the turmoil in that country when I heard this. I thought the same way about the cover of Stand by Me. The release along with what’s going on in our country right now really hit me that we’ve got to stick together. We need to stand for each other - we cannot hope for the people in power to do so.

    • @EnsembleStantePede
      @EnsembleStantePede Месяц назад

      You are welcome & absolutely right ​@@janetdw

  • @Aurora-cv5to
    @Aurora-cv5to Месяц назад +6

    you do you, that's why we're here. I'm not a musician and there's a lot I don't understand, but I can hear a lot that I don't understand. You are one of a very small group of reactors that helps me bridge that, and I appreciate it. And yes, details are everything.

  • @marshayoung9387
    @marshayoung9387 Месяц назад +9

    Thank you for another great reaction to Geoff. Geoff is always reinventing new & delicious interpretations in all of his covers

  • @karenzak6627
    @karenzak6627 Месяц назад +8

    Thank you for reacting and analyzing Geoff's compelling Christmas offering!

  • @danielstephens1185
    @danielstephens1185 Месяц назад +7

    5:34 That is not a beat or base drop, it is a base *bomb* ! 😵‍💫
    Paleontologists now think Rex did roar like in the movies. It was instead a deep rumble you'd feel as much as hear. I think Geoff fusing his voice to whatever instrument that is is a good approximation!

  • @silv-eee
    @silv-eee Месяц назад +4

    I love seeing Geoff get the appreciation he deserves. What a brilliant artist.

  • @ilonadever8249
    @ilonadever8249 Месяц назад +8

    Loved this arrangement and production from Geoff. Insanely impressive is exactly the right term.
    If you react to Voiceplay's Christmas drop you will find something not all all like this. They did an old Louis Armstrong piece from the 50's, Zat U Santa Clause?
    I think you will love it, the beatboxing is from another world.

    • @goodeveningstories
      @goodeveningstories  Месяц назад +5

      That one is dropping on Patreon today and will be out on RUclips soon! I absolutely loved that arrangement! =D

  • @ElizabethDeHamer
    @ElizabethDeHamer Месяц назад +11

    I do enjoy your reactions and love the comments you've added in appreciation of this cover. Keep up the amazing work - but be sure to take some time and enjoy the songs of this season too!

  • @Cpperk95
    @Cpperk95 Месяц назад +4

    I LOVE the insight you bring to the lay person. We know Geoff is great but we do not understand the broad spectrum of his talent. Never stop!

  • @tsedge99
    @tsedge99 Месяц назад +7

    A wonderful reaction with authentic boiling energy to match Jeff's amazing work. Thank you.

  • @laundrygoddess4
    @laundrygoddess4 Месяц назад +6

    Lol I do the same hand gestures as you while listening. I get odd looks while I'm driving😂. Welcome back!

  • @terib470
    @terib470 Месяц назад +5

    Feel like the devil decided to grab an angel and goes, I got an idea 😮 and they created MAGNIFICENT, end of story😊

  • @susansouthard
    @susansouthard Месяц назад +7

    Sooo good! ❤❤❤

  • @Sarah83_loves_bass
    @Sarah83_loves_bass Месяц назад +6

    This song is simply EPIC ❤
    Someone in another comment section compared it to a dragon choir singing Christmas carols 😂
    And I think that's a very accurate description 🐲👍🏻
    Love his arrangements 🫶🏻
    I'm not much into all the Christmas stuff and songs, but this one... good lord... I'm listening to it on repeat since it dropped (literally 😂) on Friday 👍🏻
    The term "musical witchcraft" you used, made me chuckle, cause I had to think of one of VoicePlay's shorts "Toss a coin to your witcher", where nearly everyone commenting wrote "That explains a lot, Geoff is a WITCHER" 😂😂😂

  • @chilcootchicks4968
    @chilcootchicks4968 Месяц назад +2

    I love when you get excited about a song like this. We all know this song, but did we? Geoff created a wild arrangement. 🥰🎶

  • @FerretOfSwingAndSwagger
    @FerretOfSwingAndSwagger Месяц назад +3

    This is amazing, but just as amazing is the way you break down all the sneaky elements of genius behind the composition Geoff put together. Blows my mind out of the water. And I do so enjoy how expressive you are with your hands while you're listening to each stretch too.
    Any chance you might consider doing a react to Geoff's version of "Sound of Silence" down the line, after the holiday season? Color me very interested if you do.

    • @mirantideturner
      @mirantideturner Месяц назад

      Seconding the request for "Sound of Silence". It's a very unique arrangement, and I found it hauntingly beautiful.

  • @bluesmith1938
    @bluesmith1938 Месяц назад +1

    You get it! You really get it! That's why I love listening to you. You get it! You really, really get it!

  • @hollyryalsgrubb1273
    @hollyryalsgrubb1273 Месяц назад +2

    Yes! All things about the nuances matter when the artist has skills!
    This is so fabulous; even as a person who doesn't have all of the musical knowledge, I can feel how epic this entire arrangement and video creation is: Geoff brought everything that matters into this.
    WOW.

  • @fabianamercedezortiz7631
    @fabianamercedezortiz7631 Месяц назад +3

    Hola desde Argentina... Cómo adoro ver tus reacciones!!!.. todas las emociones "al plato"... Tan deliciosas y emocionantes... Sin palabras!.. y Geof... Que se puede decir de él... Totalmente fuera de lo "normal"?... Súper excepcional?!!.. eso y mucho más... Gracias por tanto disfrute! Un abrazo a la distancia 😊

  • @masafilipovic7629
    @masafilipovic7629 Месяц назад +3

    I missed your Geoff and VP reactions!!

  • @LarryFrankel
    @LarryFrankel Месяц назад +3

    Great imagery--a dragon choir singing Christmas carols.
    Your input. adds more sonic paints to my palette. Marvelous!

  • @katthor7311
    @katthor7311 Месяц назад +2

    I absolutely love how you described the section of those long tone sub bass notes along with the higher swells a heaven and earth connection. A perfect description.

  • @judithboulden3456
    @judithboulden3456 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you, Daniel. Your deep appreciation is showing, and that is magnificent. ❤

  • @TitanWrangler
    @TitanWrangler Месяц назад

    To your talk about control at 2:40-I would call it “captivating.” Castellucci is a master of tension and release (and of dissonance!), his feint chords somehow fool me every time, and I love it so freakin’ much. (And I loved how you described his style too, it’s really well said.)

  • @keithjansen1734
    @keithjansen1734 Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas from all who serve or have served this country.

  • @Spiderlanky
    @Spiderlanky Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for freaking out over the technicality of the arrangement. You're the only person so far to really freak out over all the components of the song, not just the big shock notes. I appreciate very much

  • @crystalinahenry4104
    @crystalinahenry4104 Месяц назад +1

    Yes! Thanks for your reaction and analysis! I have been listening to this on repeat as I drive in my car to and from work and all around town ever since it came out! :)

  • @sherryramirez6329
    @sherryramirez6329 Месяц назад +2

    and as a total BONUS WHAT A SILVER FOX YIKES!

    • @Gael4ce
      @Gael4ce Месяц назад

      Girl. Have you seen his other solo stuff that features the tight sleeveless shirts? Good stuff right there. 😋

  • @leslieholland7843
    @leslieholland7843 Месяц назад +1

    Stellar reaction!❤❤

  • @petraharwin9670
    @petraharwin9670 Месяц назад +1

    I love how you enjoy and reflect the music in your movements. Just purely joyous!

  • @GHmorenos
    @GHmorenos Месяц назад

    Exemplary reaction to an exemplary offering. I always love your reactions. Thank you!

  • @revelationgirlstuff
    @revelationgirlstuff Месяц назад +1

    I agree with you totally! I think this is Geoff's absolute best work. Wow, such a talented man! Thank you for picking up on some background things that I may have heard but not really paid attention to!

  • @paws2play
    @paws2play Месяц назад

    I love how you describe his piece. Thanks for posting!

  • @ChristineCornish-l9z
    @ChristineCornish-l9z Месяц назад +1

    Just love your cheerful energetic reactions.So glad you have reacted to Geoff's cover, so informative. I have only one word to say about Geoff - genius

  • @vivianlyn
    @vivianlyn Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @MaggieatPlay
    @MaggieatPlay Месяц назад

    Thank you, Daniel!

  • @abogadodeldiablo
    @abogadodeldiablo Месяц назад +1

    I'm glad to seeing the improvement of your set 🫶🏻

  • @MikeBass4456
    @MikeBass4456 Месяц назад +1

    Great reaction as always, this was a masterpiece by Geoff.

  • @atconnys8786
    @atconnys8786 Месяц назад

    It`s said that in every genius sticks a little bit of a madman lol. Your reaction is just as wonderfully insane as Geoff`s masterpiece is. Love it! And thank you for emphasizing all the little details. Those get neglected in so many reactions.
    Wish you a very merry Christmas from over here in Germany.👋🎄

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 Месяц назад +1

    May there be Peace. Happy Holidays

  • @mariannebosse2459
    @mariannebosse2459 Месяц назад

    Some reactors said it made them think of an Epic movie soundtrack...like a Lord of the Ring Christmas movie theme. There a magistral vibe we get that I love. Loved your reaction also.

  • @simmerplayer2747
    @simmerplayer2747 Месяц назад

    I really enjoyed this video. I was directing the music right with you! I so enjoy all of the details you pick up on and talk about, from the big to the small details. Your commentary and your knowledge is a big part of why i watch you and your reactions when you are really into a song are also very entertaining as well.

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 27 дней назад

    Big things are made up of little things. Get the little ones wrong and the big parts will never seem quite right. This is the attention to detail that defines success or failure.

  • @MiladyMacabre
    @MiladyMacabre Месяц назад

    I've heard several people refer to it as a cinematic arrangement, ready for a grand fantasy movie.
    Some interesting information: Carol of the Bells is based on the Ukrainian New Year song called,"Shchedryk," written by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914. The English-language lyrics were written in 1936 by Peter Wilhousky.
    The video was filmed at a popular and historic wedding venue, Howey Mansion, in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. Geoff and Kathy rented the venue from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. They filmed with 3 cameras, which now have wireless battery packs that clip right to the tripods, making the shoot easier.

  • @kriswelanetz9537
    @kriswelanetz9537 Месяц назад

    best reaction yet! can we get you and sir hairless doing a joint reaction?

  • @janetdw
    @janetdw Месяц назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. I always like it when a reactor gets truly excited about a release that I enjoy. In addition you offer valuable education even though probably 50% of it or more goes right over my head.
    You might want to check out a recent release by PattyCake Productions: Into the Storm. It is an original by Layne and Tony from Elphaba’s point of view. The featured artist is Jessica Vosk who played her on Broadway and has a gorgeous voice. In addition Tony and Layne have outdone themselves on the video production values. There are cameos of different versions of the wicked witch all the way back to when Margaret Hamilton played her. The OG wicked witch cameo is played by Kathy Castellucci, Geoff’s wife. You probably won’t recognize her but it’s always a pleasure to see her.

  • @acorrado5529
    @acorrado5529 Месяц назад

    I loved your enthusiastic reaction- thanks! Voice Play's November release of "Stand By Me" went unnoticed by most reactors and it is stunning! The cover is in a vertical format filmed in their mall so it was probably mistaken as a mini/short rather than a full length video. Please react to "Stand By Me"- it will blow you away!

    • @janetdw
      @janetdw Месяц назад

      I agree!! So gorgeous

  • @Robin-sz2ku
    @Robin-sz2ku Месяц назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊

  • @DravenGal
    @DravenGal Месяц назад +1

    Every big thing is made up of little things. Gat reaction. I hope we get to see you doing VoicePlay's "Zat You, Santa Claus?" It's a load of fun! 💚❤

    • @DravenGal
      @DravenGal Месяц назад

      Ooops, I mean "Great reaction." 💚❤

  • @justinthompson7623
    @justinthompson7623 16 дней назад

    Totally shocked to hear a league reference in a music react! Geoff is amazing and so is league!

  • @isabellA-vm9zw
    @isabellA-vm9zw Месяц назад

    ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

  • @kjellneset919
    @kjellneset919 Месяц назад

    May i draw your attention to an artist you have not heard yet, Angelina Jordan from Norway. I recommend "I put a spell on you" black/white version or her performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" (she got praise from rest Queen and the copyright to her version) on AGT Champions 2020. Love from Norway!

  • @TacetPotentia
    @TacetPotentia Месяц назад

    I liked your reaction videos more when you didn't stop in the first listen-through. When did that stop?

    • @goodeveningstories
      @goodeveningstories  Месяц назад

      A month or two ago. My full unpaused reactions are available on Patreon. However, for the holidays, I did release a couple videos this month that include the full reaction as well =)

  • @Gael4ce
    @Gael4ce Месяц назад +1

    Ya know, it’s not healthy to repress your emotions like that… you really should work on expressing yourself more openly. 😂
    There’s another reactor, Mortius, who is all over those pauses too. The more you listen to VP and Geoff, the more you become aware of their habits. And those pauses is one of them. Sometimes it’s the background vocals just vanishing for a beat or two, but the “hold your breath” moment really does bring the drama.
    You mentioned being a gamer. They had done a track from the Warframe gane some time ago - it’s called Sleeping in the Cold Below. The devs heard it, dug it, and asked them to do a track for the new Warframe release. That’ll be their next drop.

  • @jessicahedman3048
    @jessicahedman3048 Месяц назад

  • @rogt7458
    @rogt7458 Месяц назад

    Try getting the vocal sync right prior to letting the video out. It may not be your fault but get it checked first.

  • @thomasbarone9557
    @thomasbarone9557 Месяц назад

    Was much better when you didn't pause during the song and saved the critique until after