Bass Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - Voctave | Disney Princess Medley

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  • @PeterBarber
    @PeterBarber  2 года назад +149

    My first look/listen of Voctave, and what a joy it was! Such a talented group of singers, and with no shortage of musicianship. This is a much more "raw" listening experience than most of the music I make videos for -- at it's core, it strikes me as a blend between more popularized acapella music and choral chamber ensemble music. Big fan of this combination!

    • @stevanholland7672
      @stevanholland7672 2 года назад +9

      Amazing to see you react to voctave. I really like them as a group and they put out great music. I would love to see more of them in your reactions.

    • @RedRoseSeptember22
      @RedRoseSeptember22 2 года назад +7

      You've definitely gotta react/analyze their Cinderella video next :) and also the great movie medley by them. It's amazing!!! I've been following Voctave for years now and I just love them so much ^__^

    • @MegaJogadora
      @MegaJogadora 2 года назад +4

      I was waiting for long days 🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Great reaction! Welcome to Voctave's World 😊

    • @chrisjung7139
      @chrisjung7139 2 года назад

      Did you catch that Kirsten Maldonado from Pentatonix is in there?

    • @daventunes3822
      @daventunes3822 2 года назад +8

      Ms Maldonado is not in this one. She's a guest vocalist in their "Disney Love Medley." The brunette here is Ashley Espinoza.

  • @rickwyckoff291
    @rickwyckoff291 2 года назад +138

    Yeah I'm a big Voctave fan. Their rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful is beyond incredible.

    • @ericbogie8111
      @ericbogie8111 2 года назад +3

      I concur. Their version of O Come All Ye Faithful is an unreal experience. EJ Cardona is just an incredible tenor and featured on it. If you've heard VP's cover of Go The Distance you've heard him. But he is just let loose on this Christmas song. He is just an incredible vocal talent.

    • @jasonkim2739
      @jasonkim2739 2 года назад +4

      Only thing better is listening to EJ and Voctave sing that song live. That was an experience of a lifetime!!!

    • @ericbogie8111
      @ericbogie8111 2 года назад +2

      @@jasonkim2739 I can only imagine. The man is incredible.

    • @marybrown6128
      @marybrown6128 2 года назад

      I couldn't agree more, its a must watch!

    • @joelleneker2729
      @joelleneker2729 2 месяца назад

      You must review O come All Ye faithful!

  • @gailseatonhumbert
    @gailseatonhumbert 2 года назад +56

    They also famously did "Mary Did You Know" with the composer.
    Old school if you didn't have the pipes to be heard in the balcony on your own you didn't get the part. 🙂

    • @Loruca
      @Loruca 2 года назад +7

      Actually, Mark is the lyricist. Buddy Greene wrote the music. Just nitpicking here.

  • @lesli148
    @lesli148 2 года назад +52

    Voctave's 'Great Movie medley ' is really good.

  • @Kopp203
    @Kopp203 2 года назад +34

    14:36 caught the swallow there, getting you in the feels! Check out the collab they did with Pentatonix, "Disney Love Medley". Actually it's only Kirsti and her then boyfriend Jeremy Lewis, but it's a gorgeous piece. Kate Lott, the descant soprano hitting all those high notes like she's doing her nails, is an absolute phenomenon. Voctave are vocal excellence, they're all great. Jamie Ray does their arrangements and he's a total musical genius. Love their stuff!

  • @jasonkim2739
    @jasonkim2739 2 года назад +71

    Welcome to the Voctave rabbit hole! There's a playlist of all their Disney and Christmas songs here on RUclips, so have fun listening to each song!
    I'd highly recommend "Disney Heroes & Villains Medley", which showcases solos from all 6 men (audio only). Their "Prince of Egypt Medley" is epic, and maybe their best work to date. Voctave's Christmas songs are all top notch as well, with "O Come All Ye Faithful" being the best (EJ Cardona's solo is unreal!).

    • @garylife5320
      @garylife5320 2 года назад +3

      Absolutely! Prince of Egypt, Let There Be Peace, Mary Did You Know, and O Come All Ye Faithful are absolutely stunning! Thank you for this amazing reaction! BTW, several of their arrangements are available for purchase on their site.

  • @changeworkssystem6024
    @changeworkssystem6024 2 года назад +28

    The true brilliance of Voctave can be credited to Jamie Ray (the tenor standing in the second position from the far left), who is the founder of the group and the arranger of ALL of their pieces. Most if not all members of Voctave are current or former singers at Disney World ... Voices of Liberty and one of the barbershop groups.

  • @shilohauraable
    @shilohauraable 2 года назад +20

    Most of these singers came from the Liberty Singers at Disney World! They're magnificent! 💖

  • @Palmerito
    @Palmerito 2 года назад +20

    I’m so happy you are reacting to Voctave. Their arranger Jamey Ray is outstanding!

  • @blaughable
    @blaughable 2 года назад +26

    Please listen to their Disney Love Medley with Kirstin from Pentatonix. You will not regret it. It is unreal!

  • @MJKFanatic
    @MJKFanatic 2 года назад +25

    Voctave's great because each singer is talented enough to have a super successful career on their own, and yet they brought their talents together to form an amazing supergroup. They're so greatly underrated. I second the recommendation for their rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful" as the next venture into their repertoire.

  • @heleng.413
    @heleng.413 2 года назад +15

    Welcome to the world of Voctave, the best acappella group of all time! You will be more than blown away every time you listen to their music!!
    The man in the middle left, Jamey Ray, is the arranger of all Voctave's work! He is a genius!
    Next, you can check their " Disney Showstoppers Medley"!
    You will love it!
    All the love from Lebanon🇱🇧!

  • @jimwilson7528
    @jimwilson7528 2 года назад +25

    Love your breakdown!! And welcome to the world of Voctave. They all have been or currently sing with The Voices of Liberty at Epcot ,Disney World Florida.They take great pride in NOT using auto-tune so they sound the same live as in their recordings/videos.The normal group is 11 singers, but have done as few as 8. Jamey Ray is the genius behind the group and arrangements. ( he has arranged for PTX, Voice Play and others) Yes, Mary Did You Know, with the original writer of the lyrics, Mark Lowry is wonderful.They also do some unique pieces. The Great Movie Medley ( an ode to the great John Williams scores) only has 1 song with lyrics.The Prince of Egypt (all 8 minutes plus) is unbelievable .If you want to hear an amazing tenor, E.J. on Oh Come All Ye Faithful, will drop your jaw into your eggnog!
    For fun, you being a bass singer...... The Grinch, featuring 2 basses and a baritone is really fun.

  • @Trek1549
    @Trek1549 2 года назад +15

    My first Voctave listen too, wow, what a group! The joy on your face was beautiful to watch and of course as always, your analysis was 👌

  • @staciepoole8161
    @staciepoole8161 2 года назад +8

    Makes me feel like a kid again watching my favorite Disney princesses sing. Disney made me fall in love with music in the first place.

  • @alexwalker8440
    @alexwalker8440 2 года назад +13

    They all have beautiful voices, and their harmonies and vocals are amazing! Kate (soprano , first lead) gives me goosebumps every time! 💖💯🔥

  • @bigragu6828
    @bigragu6828 2 года назад +14

    Ok. I just watched, what I would consider, one of the most comprehensive break downs of this song. You highlighted even the most minute detail of the backgrounds. You emphasized the feelings being conveyed by the singer. Your conveying the emotions the listener is supposed to be feeling. You even admitted, what I’ve been saying for years, that groups doing videos enhances their performance electronically, with auto tune or whatever other programs or mixing tricks there may be. I’m sure Voctave does post production work, but I think it may just be for blending, as opposed to enhancing. Many reactors have mentioned a lot of your power points you picked out, but you did them all in one evaluation. I’ve watched many of your videos, even the bass gang stuff. I love everything you do and appreciate your musical knowledge and experience. I would like to see you react to their “Disney love medley” with Kirstie from PTX, to see if you have the same “criticism” I have had. Peace.

  • @pcpyro9104
    @pcpyro9104 2 года назад +8

    They are even better live. Love, love, love this group. Their final piece they sang at the show I went to was completely off mic and absolutely amazing.

  • @AbFabKreations
    @AbFabKreations 2 года назад +37

    I *strongly* recommend the Prince of Egypt medley. It's *stunning*

  • @VBGigLife
    @VBGigLife Год назад +2

    I have been listening to you for a while but I’ve never commented before. It’s very refreshing to listen to a reaction where the reactor knows what they are talking about musically and vocally. You are giving information in a very warm and entertaining way so please keep going. It’s very appreciated and enjoyed. Also I could listen to your voice for hours, very soothing.

  • @Jessica_Little
    @Jessica_Little 2 года назад +10

    Voctave is honestly one of my favorite groups on RUclips. I highly suggest checking out more of their covers. Some of my personal favorites are “Poor Unfortunate Souls/I Put A Spell on You” ft. Rachel Potter, “How Far I’ll Go,” “Disney Love Medley,” and “Prince of Egypt Medley”

  • @susanbradley5685
    @susanbradley5685 2 года назад +7

    Finally!! So glad you caught up with Voctave! You will love ALL of their music. Check out Prince of Egypt medley!

  • @JerodM
    @JerodM 2 года назад +2

    You did the “eeee ooooo eeeee oooo” and my mind instantly sees Patrick Star 😂

  • @963879
    @963879 2 года назад +5

    "link to original video" actually directs to VoicePlay's Hoist The Colours

  • @scottoverby7789
    @scottoverby7789 2 года назад +2

    Just saw Voctave live in Red Wing, MN sing this song. They sound awesome live! If I closed my eyes I could not tell if it was live or a recording. The venue was a small intimate theater built in 1904. Jamie gave a special well deserved recognition of their sound engineer. Their encore song was "Smile" off-mic..sensational!

  • @h_r2991
    @h_r2991 2 года назад +5

    This and "Disney Showstoppers" are my favorites of them.
    This song showcased the Ladies, and "Disney Showstoppers" showcased the Gents.
    I often listened to both back-to-back...

  • @melindahancock8518
    @melindahancock8518 2 года назад +9

    The first song is from Snow White. That is why it has that styling is such. The whole performance follows the time line.

    • @imgcas
      @imgcas 2 года назад +1

      Almost, but not exactly. Mulan is from 1998 and Pocahontas is 1994.

  • @TheSwiftFalcon
    @TheSwiftFalcon 2 года назад +10

    Voctave are my favorite acapella group, and that's saying something, as there are a lot of good ones. Since you are already familiar with Pentatonix, why not check out the Disney Love Medley, which Voctave did with Kirsten Maldonado?

  • @florencegrant-mc7bb
    @florencegrant-mc7bb Год назад

    Everyone’s post is from 2022, but I just have to say: Peter, your reaction was spot on. Thank you for making me aware of Voctave’s beautiful sound.

  • @joelleneker2729
    @joelleneker2729 2 месяца назад

    Listen to those basses! Beautiful, full, rich sound

  • @lindawarden-burglund9603
    @lindawarden-burglund9603 2 года назад +8

    A new fan of Voctave and that was incredible! I absolutely love Disney music so this was a treat! Thank you for your wonderful reaction and analysis. I have listened to their O Come O Ye Faithful and it was spectacular! Please react to that as well!

  • @jeronougues
    @jeronougues 2 года назад +10

    YESSS and more YESSS! I've been eagerly waiting for you to go into Voctave's stuff. I always loved your in-depth analysis and how you break everything down so meticulously. Hope you consider doing more Voctave stuff, looking forward to it! 🙂

  • @janhankins911
    @janhankins911 2 года назад +10

    May I suggest Voctave's Great Movie Medley (their tribute to John Williams)? It's fantastic. Like the Disney Princess Medley here, they shot it "live" in studio. And the music--well, it's John Williams, so need I say more?

  • @deidrahall3906
    @deidrahall3906 Год назад

    I love them!!! The lady who sings "color of the wind" just hits me different. I felt that.

  • @TTiimmzz
    @TTiimmzz 2 года назад +2

    Easy to tell you really feel the music you're listening to. That's why I love watching your videos.

  • @blainestiller4152
    @blainestiller4152 2 года назад +1

    Huge fan of this group. I've watched all the videos countless times, however their rendition of Prince of Egypt is chef's kiss.

  • @JustPlanoRick
    @JustPlanoRick 2 года назад +4

    Nice reaction! You've touched on something that makes Voctave so spectacular - specifically, their arrangements. Jamey Ray, who sings Tenor (second from the left in this video) is their arranger and his arrangements are incredible - they are custom made to the specific singers and their strengths. He truly is a master.

  • @grimgrinningtracy9157
    @grimgrinningtracy9157 2 года назад +1

    As a fellow lover of Disney music in all it's forms, I wanted to share with you that I Have had the pleasure of meeting X Atencio, who wrote so many songs for our fave attractions and have had dinner with the one and only Richard Sherman and his lovely wife. Sitting beside him and talking, he was sharing so many wonderful stories of the infinite songs with his brother for Walt and was telling stories of Walt. Again, as a Disney music nerd, it was a magical evening I will never forget. He was so kind and humble. I just love your channel and reactions and hearing you sing as well.

  • @Whovian13tmi
    @Whovian13tmi 2 года назад +4

    Please more Voctave!!! They’re voices and videos are amazing! They’re all so professional 😩

  • @carolemerckel3461
    @carolemerckel3461 2 года назад +1

    Two of the members, Tony DeRosa (left side, directing) and Ashley Espinoza (middle in group of three ladies) are also medal winners in the world of Barbershop acapella singing--- Tony with the quartet Main Street and Ashley with the quartet Windsor.

    • @nelsonhemstreet3568
      @nelsonhemstreet3568 Год назад +1

      Tony is a four-time gold medal winner - with Keepsake, Platinum, Max Q and then Main Street. (Geek check!)

  • @k.r.thunder6401
    @k.r.thunder6401 2 года назад +3

    Ahhhhhhhh! I'm so happy you did a Voctave reaction- I love their singing!! They create such visual, moving pieces!

  • @alyssadaniels7841
    @alyssadaniels7841 2 года назад +23

    I’m kind of shocked you’ve gone this long without listening to Voctave. They seem more like the kind of group you would gravitate to being very choral-based.
    The ladies from left to right are Kate, Tiffany, Sarah, Ashley, and Chrystal. Incidentally also arranged from highest to lowest voice. Kate was the one hitting those insanely high notes, which is a breeze for her.

  • @user-qt6yy7og5h
    @user-qt6yy7og5h 5 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed your reactions based on your own music experience. It is nice to hear your critiques and nuances you hear that I did not. That said, they were amazing. Please react to more of their music as I myself am starting to go through their library.

  • @thomas216h
    @thomas216h 2 года назад +3

    You gotta listen to their great movie medley !

  • @kimberlycrisler6834
    @kimberlycrisler6834 2 года назад +4

    So rewarding to listen to your analysis. Choral singing is my least favorite style, but you are helping me to listen-& not just hear. Huge difference for me & a journey that I’m incapable of doing solo (pun!). Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @kryskay989
    @kryskay989 2 года назад +1

    Wow, that ending made it feel like a whole strings section came up behind the soloist to close out the song... Amazing...

  • @bernanevarez8182
    @bernanevarez8182 2 года назад +6

    Check out “Great Movie Medley” by voctave too it is INCREDIBLE

  • @allendesalme197
    @allendesalme197 5 месяцев назад

    Listen to Mitch and Scott from Pentatonix (together known as "Superfruit") joined by Kirstie to do a medley from "Frozen" after having a few cocktails. Hilarious and still insanely talented!

  • @RodgersReads
    @RodgersReads 2 года назад +1

    Fun seeing a very masculine dude vibing so hard to some Disney music like Little Mermaid and Mulan. Thanks for just being you and loving all music. :)

  • @yoclark2723
    @yoclark2723 2 года назад +1

    Voctave is a phenomenal group! Every one of them is a great talent and they blend so well.

  • @rmdewberry2482
    @rmdewberry2482 2 года назад +1

    You should revisit Voctave again sometime--maybe the Love Medley next.

  • @nicolebwhalen
    @nicolebwhalen 2 года назад +2

    I adore voctave. Your joy as you listen to this is amazing to see and I appreciate your breakdowns.

  • @FriPilot
    @FriPilot 2 года назад +1

    Peter, I really hope that you'll down with a glass of wine (or not) and listen to every Voctave piece you can find. It's good for the soul ~

  • @HickoryDickory86
    @HickoryDickory86 11 месяцев назад

    Now you should check out Voctave's Disney Love Medley, which features Kirstin from Pentatonix and her then-fiancée. Such a great performance.

    • @HickoryDickory86
      @HickoryDickory86 11 месяцев назад

      Her finacée was Jeremy Lewis. Forgot to include his name.

  • @tommyhg32
    @tommyhg32 2 года назад +6

    Welcome to the world of Voctave. I look forward to following your journey of discovery into their music. I know you have the pit viper for the bass, but you should come up with something for the high sopranos like Kate Lott.

    • @tommyhg32
      @tommyhg32 2 года назад +1

      Incidentally, they all work or worked for Disney in some capacity and the director is heavily into Barbershop harmony.

    • @jasonkim2739
      @jasonkim2739 2 года назад +3

      @@tommyhg32 - Tony was their musical director at the time this video was made, but he and JC left the group back in 2019. They were replaced by Drew and Aaron in spring of 2020. Their current musical director is Bradley Roberts, a longtime member of EPCOT's Voices of Liberty. Bradley filled in for EJ for several of Voctave's December concerts while EJ and his wife waited for their baby to arrive.

  • @droid8472
    @droid8472 2 года назад +1

    A lot of the voctave members sang with voices of liberty at epcot which is why they have that disney feel

  • @feralgrandad4429
    @feralgrandad4429 Год назад

    Peter, just revisited this video and thought that now you've heard Katrina Valarde you might like her cover of this song. I believe it was the first recording she did after her husband passed away. Frankly it's awesome.......

  • @janwatt5
    @janwatt5 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for introducing this group to me! They are amazing! Colours of the Wind gave me goose bumps.😁

    • @thomasberwick3082
      @thomasberwick3082 Год назад

      Incidentally, Crystal Johnson, the lady singing "Colors of the Wind", holds her final note for 17 seconds. It has been timed with a stop watch.

  • @glendaprewitt9708
    @glendaprewitt9708 2 года назад +1

    I learn so much from your videos. I love music, but haven’t really had the education.

  • @daventunes3822
    @daventunes3822 2 года назад +1

    The guy doing the directing is Tony De Rosa, who is or was some sort of musical director at Disney World, and is a BIG NAME in the barbershop world, having been a quartet gold medalist at least twice, and he also directs a Sweet Adelines chorus which has competed at the International level. The Mulan soloist, Ashley Espinoza, is also a Sweet Adeline quartet medalist. Tony left the group last year, as did the very solid and accomplished bass, JC Fullerton (the man standing next to the Pocahontas singer).

  • @thomasberwick3082
    @thomasberwick3082 Год назад

    Incidentally, Crystal Johnson, the last of the lady singers, holds her final note for 17 seconds. It has been timed with a stop watch.

  • @denisea871
    @denisea871 2 года назад +3

    Great reaction. Voctave is my favorite...they are amazing. I hope you will do more reactions. They have a lot of amazing songs. Just pick one and then keep going! :) They are great in person too. I had the chance to hear them right before Covid hit. It was a magical night. They sing just as good in person. Better probably, because you get the chance to know them a little. They are funny, and very talented. You can see some of their humor in Carol of the Bells/Bells of Notre Dame. Also in You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch. I also love Mary Did You Know, Disney Showstoppers, You Will Be Found, Someone Like You, and Disney Love Medley.

  • @javahedz
    @javahedz 2 года назад +3

    Peter -
    Love your insights and explanations of these details! Also love watching your emotive expressions …
    You’re introducing me to some great groups, and I thanks you for that! 🙏🏻

  • @labrat8876
    @labrat8876 Год назад

    The "music director" is a world champion barbershopper!

  • @janmcguire5268
    @janmcguire5268 2 года назад +3

    Glad you discovered Voctave. There is not a more professional, more talented group out there. They do not rely on artificial or mechanical mixing and tuning to sound good. They don’t have to. They just are good. Period.

  • @diannakroeger9936
    @diannakroeger9936 2 года назад +1

    The man who does the arranging for this group is the man in the dark jacket with the blue shirt underneath. And he only has one arm. He has also done some arrangements for Pentatonix and the London symphony.

  • @HighfalutinLowCarb
    @HighfalutinLowCarb 2 года назад +2

    I’ve been really enjoying your commentary and analysis. I was fortunate enough to see Voctave perform live at the Chapel at Rollins College in Orlando just before the pandemic. Drove 10 hours to see them. (I’d seen several of the singers perform at The American Pavilion at EPCOT in Orlando prior to that, where some still currently perform.) They are as spectacular live as they are on video. Perhaps moreso. Truly amazing singers and musicians. And Jamey Ray is their amazing arranger (the tenor standing beside the music director.)
    I’m a classically-trained singer as well and really enjoy your content. Keep up the great vids!

    • @PeterBarber
      @PeterBarber  2 года назад +2

      Jealous you've gotten to see them live! Sounds like an awesome experience. Thanks for the comment and I'm happy to have you here on the channel!

  • @rondythurlow7200
    @rondythurlow7200 2 года назад +1

    You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Voctave The Basses take over in this one.

  • @thisismetoday7423
    @thisismetoday7423 10 месяцев назад

    Peter, have you not reacted to Voctave again after this?? 😮 Would be amazing for you to interview Jamey Ray, their arranger!! They are incredible and deserve more recognition, please help! ❤

  • @FB711_
    @FB711_ Год назад

    Omg, you _have_ reacted to Voctave! Would love to see your reaction to their Disney Love Medley (and so many more).

  • @CutleryWonder
    @CutleryWonder 2 года назад +2

    Voctave are amazing!

  • @stephaniecolpron6379
    @stephaniecolpron6379 Год назад

    I discovered your videos a couple of days and have enjoyed them a lot; I love the analysis and the explanations you share. So thanks for that.
    Considering how much you like finding original and creative arrangements, I think Voctave should give you some interesting content to analyse and react to. The arrangements are done by Jamie Ray (one of the tenors) and mostly they are phenomenal - just like the singers.
    Their heroes and villains should also hit a sweet spot as the villains are sung by members of the bass section (I can't find the version in the same setting as this one though I know it was on RUclips at some point).
    Their Love medley with K. Maldonado (from Pentatonix) is top notch and I definitely second the motion for The Prince of Egypt Medley which is out of this world. Their version of You Will Be Found is a tear jerker for me.

  • @mattmcmadden1933
    @mattmcmadden1933 2 года назад +2

    Really glad you got to Voctave. Check out their Disney Showstoppers Medley next to hear the guys solo. Lots of bass presence on it.

    • @bigragu6828
      @bigragu6828 2 года назад +1

      I figured Peter, being a bass, would gravitate to that section. “Prince of Egypt medley” really impressed me for the rich bass sounds.

  • @EmmaChihuahua81
    @EmmaChihuahua81 2 года назад +1

    Jamey Ray's arrangements are fantastic. Their penultimate piece is The Prince of Egypt Medley.
    I've seen them live and they sound even better than in their recordings. It is that life wall of sound that technology still can't fully capture.

  • @MiguelCarvalhoMusic
    @MiguelCarvalhoMusic 2 года назад +1

    Cool reaction! Couple of things though:
    1 - I believe they actually record first and are actually not singing live, they just record their music videos like this. The solos from the altos (for example) sound way to clear to be in the same mic from different positions.
    2 - The tuning on “dreams” is actually correct. There is a a very flat note by one of the girls but it is supposed to sound that way. It is the 7th in a Dominant 7th chord, which is supposed to sound 31 cents lower than that note would sound on a piano. This just intonation is based on the harmonic series and is used in a lot of top level groups such as Voces8 for example but is mostly used in barbershop quartet music. Since a couple of them actually come from and still sing in barbershop quartets (Tony DeRosa and Ashley Espinoza), it is only natural they would adopt this tuning system.

    • @jasonkim2739
      @jasonkim2739 2 года назад +1

      You're correct. Voctave records the audio track for their albums first, and then film their music videos. In this video (like many of their older videos), they filmed in the same Orlando studio where the audio track was recorded.

  • @catriverotter9527
    @catriverotter9527 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous voices, blending so very well! I barely remember hearing the first song as a child & hadn't heard the rest before (watching Disney movies isn't a hobby obvsly ;-) but I enjoyed Peter's reactions & enjoyment & the things he pointed out. Disney princesses & their songs, as well as all other aspects of American film, were really affected by the demise of the old studio system & their control over content, production, & style. (Anybody else remember the "mid-Atlantic accent" that actors used?)

  • @mikeharrington878
    @mikeharrington878 2 года назад

    I loved the guys in that second piece sounding like a calliope for that waltz cadence! That was totally cool! The addition of the high soprano accompanyments to the movie lyrics was surprising and very pleasant! And yes, that composite chord(?) at the end was amazing! :)

  • @ronallen6578
    @ronallen6578 3 месяца назад

    I'm a huge Voctave fan. Thought i was going to see them in person in Dayton in Dec. 23. Ticket purchased months before, so who is sick the night of their only performance 😢😢😢. Hopefully they'll be back in 24. 2 other singers to take a look at if you know of them. David Phelps, has to be 1 of the top tenors in the WORLD today. Should you listen, hope you'll listen to "O Holy Night" from 20 years ago. Yea, its that old, but David hasnt lost a thing. Saw him in person last year and his voice is just as superb.
    Another newer singer is Lucy Thomas from GB. She's on her way to super star class. You won't be disappointed by any stretch. I'll be subscribing to your channel based on this video. I know nothing about you at all, but I'm willing to take a look. Hope I'm not disappointed.

  • @ajayempee
    @ajayempee 2 года назад

    EVERY SINGLE TIME the Mulan song comes on I instantly start crying!

  • @debbienockels3796
    @debbienockels3796 2 года назад +1

    I love this medley, thank you for this reaction!

  • @yviemitchell4896
    @yviemitchell4896 2 года назад +1

    Another great reaction! I love that each time I watch your videos, you've got more subscribers! Keep up the great work!

  • @artchic1984
    @artchic1984 2 года назад +1

    Very very nice. I must say those super high soprano notes do hurt my ears lol. I really have to keep my finger on the volume lol. I'm so impressed how high people can go.
    I love this medley, Disney songs are always so good to medley.

  • @rickieodem488
    @rickieodem488 2 года назад

    This is my favorite Voctave piece, followed closely by the Disney Showstoppers medley. It broke my heart when JC Fullerton (THE Bass) left the group. I had the privilege of hearing many of these singers perform up close and personal in the Voices of Liberty in the Rotunda at Epcot, and they are just as impressive in person ss in the studio. Great review!

  • @katm4335
    @katm4335 2 года назад

    They have a some killer Soprano's in this group.

  • @dieteroffermann3880
    @dieteroffermann3880 2 года назад +1

    Look for Love Medley, Voctave feat. Kirstin Maldano

  • @AlanFC20
    @AlanFC20 2 года назад +2

    React to their version of "mr. Grinch"... The main singers are The basses

  • @beckybirdsell2290
    @beckybirdsell2290 2 года назад

    Voctave is phenomenal. Many of it's members are current or former singers with The Voices of Liberty who singing at the American Pavillion in EPCOT at WDW so they are well acquainted with Disney music.
    The second man from the left as you look at the group is the fabulous Jamey Ray. He arranges all of Voctave's music.
    You will enjoy their Great Movie Medley (all John Williams songs) and their Disney Love Medley with Kirsten from Pentatonix.
    Welcome to the Wonderful World of Voctave!

  • @SnarleySteve
    @SnarleySteve 2 года назад

    The soprano is Kate Lott. Just incredible....

  • @travisgrant5608
    @travisgrant5608 Год назад

    Peter your reactions, analysis, explanations and commentary are so appreciated. You certainly know what your talking about concerning this beautiful art form. Love it! (plus you're pretty spectacular yourself ... OMG your speaking voice ... f'ing heaven 😇) 👍

  • @mymakeupnonsense
    @mymakeupnonsense 2 года назад

    Love this group and your analyses. “Someone like you” was another beautiful cover they did with a guest singer. They also had a fun mashup with another guest singer covering “I put a spell on you” and “poor unfortunate souls”.

  • @knickknack4338
    @knickknack4338 2 года назад

    Their Disney Love Medley is one of my favorites. Kate Lott (the high soprano you were hearing, who did the Snow White solo and the high E6 you pointed out) really gets to flex her upper register in that one!

  • @chillneophite8863
    @chillneophite8863 2 года назад +1

    Voctave is AMAZING.

  • @rodwestonable
    @rodwestonable 10 месяцев назад

    Voctave is amazing. Please react to their rendition of "Mary, Did You Know" featuring Mark Lowry who wrote the lyrics of the song.

  • @AudioVile
    @AudioVile 2 года назад

    This is one of the 2 or 3 best reaction and analysis videos I have watched to date (at least 150 by now). I have seen others by you, and thought "A little cocky over there with that impressive basso profundo voice." Not so at ALL in this one! You seemed as relaxed as I've seen you. You clearly enjoyed both the music itself AND the delivery by Voctave. I think I saw you smile more times in this reaction than in the last 5 combined! 😊 Your explanations were really interesting and informative. I both enjoyed AND learned at the same time! You have a new subscriber!

  • @fauxmedia3182
    @fauxmedia3182 2 года назад

    Love your voice! I put in my headphones at night and fall asleep to the sound of your voice ☺️

  • @IAmAmiWickham
    @IAmAmiWickham 2 года назад

    Another Voiceplay song to check out is their Great Movie Medley

  • @sarahbentopereira9312
    @sarahbentopereira9312 2 года назад +1

    React to "Prince of Egypt medley". It's incredible!

  • @matthewlamb5380
    @matthewlamb5380 2 года назад +1

    I think you, with your opera background especially, would be interested to hear their live performance of The Impossible Dream with a full orchestra. It’s a great video, well worth a listen if not a reaction. Enjoy!

  • @allisonkarnoff5135
    @allisonkarnoff5135 2 года назад +3

    Oh I’m so happy to hear you reviewing them! They are top notch IMHO. Since you love the Disney music, next should be Disney Love Medley by Voctave, featuring Kirstin Maldonado of Pentatonix and Jeremy Michael Lewis. I feel, It’s even better than this piece.

  • @evilelf25
    @evilelf25 2 года назад +1

    As far as I am aware they all have or do work for Disney. They have an amazing medley of carol of the bells/ the bells of Notre Dame