ok, names: L to R Cesar de la Rosa, newest member of the group. Jose Rosario Jnr, guest performer (also featured in My Mother Told Me), Eli (say it elly) Jacobson,bald tenor, at the front is Layne Stein, beatbox/vocal percussion, and Geoff Castellucci, bass, who has his own channel of low bass covers. I agree with your reaction. It does that to me too. They are more often known for beautiful harmonies such as Tennessee Whisky, or Can't Help Falling in Love, but then they do this kind of thing, try also Warriors. Queen in 5 Minutes is another great theatrical piece. A mini musical if you will. Good luck. Once you start with VoicePlay there's no looking back. :)
I absolutely love the blending in Tennessee Whiskey. Not to sound ironic but it is so smooth and I just love it, makes me melt. They all do an AMAZING job.
This video has left many reactors speechless. One was so overcome he jumped up and left the room, forgetting he didn’t have any pants on. Welcome to the VoicePlayers and the rabbit hole we fell down.
Each vocalist had their own character, and acted the STUFFING out of them. Ceasar was semi-tragic: I was pretty, once; Eli was manic; Lane was quietly dangerous, while Geoff and Jose were clasic pirate captains (They have GOT to offer Jose a permanent place in the group!). Meanwhile, their singing is on POINT! Eli is hitting C5s like he bought them on sale, while Geoff is mining F1s (Then there was the two-octave upward glissando he pulled off mid-song!).
Layne, quietly dangerous? I'd have voted for homicidal maniac! It was wild seeing both Eli and Layne look so dangerous when they normally seem mild and sweet!
@@Aurora-cv5to Layne is that pirate you'd see while walking through a row of prison cells that doesn't say anything but grins wickedly and unnervingly through the bars at you the whole time.
@@elsie8757 Layne looks like he'd stab you as he passed by, grinning all the while. You'd never see it coming. Eli's character would just as likely stab you, but you'd see it a mile away; you just wouldn't be able to avoid it.
@@TYGER0902 He's also in the Chicago cast of Hamilton. That being said, yes, he's my favorite candidate to fill out the Voice Play roster. He will have to work on his inner homicidal maniac, he just looks too happy in a nice way when he sings.
Great reaction - so glad you finally did VoicePlay. Since you love theatrics, now go watch the Oogie Boogie Song. Some people who weren’t expecting theatrics have been put off by it, but I think you’ll be the opposite. MOST people love it. Geoff, the bass, is the main character in that one. Enjoy the ride, man!
And another reaction video bites the dust. I don't think I've watched a reaction video to this song by Voiceplay that hasn't left them totally speechless :) Vocalists are: Geoff Castelucci The low bass singer. Has a 4.5 octave range - Try the song 'Oogie Boogie' to see him belt out around e4 and then drop to an e1 with no effort. Eli (pronounced Ellie) is the tenor with the powerful rock voice who appears to belt out with no effort at all. Cesar (as in Julius Ceasar), was the soft high voice at the beginning, he can do an almost childlike voice sometimes and has a great belting tenor too. Layne is the beatboxer and can also stand in for Geoff with the bass when needed, also a great tenor. And of course Jose Rosario who started the song as a feature singer with the group. The group has changed over the past year or so, but I really hope the ones in it now remain, they are so perfectly matched and can adapt their voices and style to almost any featured singer they sing with. Watch the Moana medley, the Little Mermaid medley and others with featured singers to see how easily they adapt. In addition, the group always dresses up and play the parts in the video as well as singing, unlike many other a capella groups, they are true performers and not just a singing group. Also, if you get the chance, try Geoff Castelucci on his own who does all the 4 parts to a load of different songs. "Misty Mountains Cold" has to be his best so far though. If you want bass that will resonate right through your bones, he's the one to listen to.
Oh buddy, you just slid into another a Capella hidey hole known as Voiceplay. Very theatrical and entertaining. Check out their Hoist the Colors, or like the others, anything. Prepare to fall in love, again!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
THX!!!! It will not disappoint. Get your throwing arm ready, and a pile of hankies and shoes. They will be thrown. If you wore a wig I'd tell ya to gorilla glue that sucker down, cuz it will be snatched. 😂😂😂😂😂 That video has been the undoing of many a reactor (1st one is the skeleton in the back!!!) ENJOY 😉😉😉😉
Oh trust me! There were plenty of outbursts! Haha you can see many of them in the trailer that’s posted on the premiere page for it on my channel. Lots of crazy reactions indeed! 😅
"The bald guy" is Eli (pronounced Elly) he's the little rockstar tenor of the group and so talented!. Geoff Castellucci is the human subwoofer bass...he has a 5 octave range! Amazing! Cesar (the one in white with the milky eye) is their newest member...the perfect addition to an already perfect group. Layne is the vocal percussion, and nobody beatboxes like Layne. Jose Rosario Jr. is the one in the middle with the beard...he's collaborated with them before and I wish they would just make him a full member because he fits in so well with them. They are the Theater Kids of acapella. Enjoy your journey down the Voiceplay rabbit hole!
Names as follows: Bass - Geoff Castellucci (has his own channel with excellent solo work), Vocal percussion - Layne Stein, Baritone - Cesar de la Rosa (white shirt on left also newest member), Tenor - Eli Jacobson (bald guy - pronounced L E) Guest Tenor - Jose Rosario Jr (Broadway performer, also in Rockapella). They are amazing! 👍❤️😎
Wonderful response, it's going to be fun watching you discover them. Mostly either Geoff (bass) or Layne (beatbox) do the arrangements. Who ever does the arrangement usually does EVERYTHING. On this one, Eli took the lead role on lighting, but the arranger and the vision were Geoff's. Layne and Geoff are both founding members (1997) and have been singing together since middle school. One of the things that blows me away about them is the way they seamlessly incorporate featured singers (and new members as necessary.) Geoff commented in one of the vids that "it's important to arrange for the voices you have, not the ones you wish you had" and they must follow that rule fanatically. Everyone that joins them sounds amazing.
Chris in the beginning; if this isn't good.... Me; 🤣 My personal VoicePlay favourite song is "If I Were a Rich Man/Girl featuring Ashley Diane. They have really blossomed and grown a whole lot this year, and what they've released over the last few months after on a whole different level than most of what they did before, impho. Thanks for the reaction! 🥰🙏
If you love great music and theatrics, you are in for a ride. My other favorites with respect to both of those features are Oogie Boogie song, Halo, Warriors and Queen in 5 minutes. Also, if you like musical theater, their Wicked Medley coming out tomorrow will definitely blow your mind.
The funny thing is this is actually one of Geoff's " higher" songs. I can't wait to see his reaction to Ooggie Boogie Man and any of Geoff's solo songs
No one is ever prepared for Geoff to go subterranean, which he does frequently. I think you'll get a kick out of their version of the Oogie Boogie Song.
Thanx for your reaction, thoroughly enjoyed it! The group lost two members in the last 18 months or so, one for personal reasons, the other joined the Navy to sing with them. One position is still open, they are using featured artists at this time. For theatrics - Warriors, The Little Mermaid Melody, Queen in 5 Minutes. For pure vocal beauty - Go the Distance, Carry on Wayward Son, Can't Help Falling in Love. For fun - Butter, Boy Bands in 5 Minutes, Bang. You will love it all, guaranteed!
Loved your reaction! Welcome to VoicePlay! They are amazing 🤩 Most people start with Oogie Boogie (great theatrics there as well). Couple of my favorites Daddy Sang Bass, Tennessee Whiskey, Warriors, Butter, Superstition - there aren’t any bad ones 😂 As far as theatrics they have a 3 part video series with Panic in 5 minutes and Trapped, Queen in 5 minutes and Boy bands. They also have Disney medleys as well. Looking forward to joining you on your VoicePlay journey😁
I loved Every Second of this! Such a fun reaction! VoicePlay goes hard and with style and Geoff (bass) is just in a league of his own. The things he can do with his voice, my gosh.
They do everything but the final mix themselves. Their talent runs deep. Fun fact: While setting up Geoff and Eli, bass and tenor 1, were singing SpongeBob Squarepants. LOL Their playful side is worth watching too and Butter is just all them goofing off while filming.
Welcome to VoicePlay! You're in for *such* a fun ride. And if you love theatricality, you have definitely stumbled upon the right group. It is well worth mentioning that besides being capable of amazing performances such as this one, VoicePlay does nearly all the rest of the work as well. Layne Stein (vocal percussion and baritone) and Geoff Castellucci (bass vocalist, and sometimes baritone, and occasionally tenor) create about 99% of their arrangements (this was one of Geoff's). Eli Jacobson (pronounced Ellie) is the bald tenor with the rock-and-roll rasp does the lighting. Whoever does the arrangement also conceives and directs the video (makeup- if it's extreme- and camerawork are the two things most consistently subbed out), as well as the video editing. Layne also co-owns (along with Tony Wakim, a former VoicePlay member) Pattycake Productions, a video studio where VoicePlay sometimes shoots their videos. Kathy Castellucci, Geoff's wife, is their production manager, and pretty much handles everything behind the scenes, including basic makeup from time to time (and occasionally for more artistic stuff, for Geoff's solo channel, which is also worth checking out. Geoff is his own quartet, quite literally.). If you look back through their videos, you'll notice that their lineup changes a few times, and that they often have featured artists performing with them. Learning the lineup can be a bit confusing, but I'm sure people will point out who everyone is as you watch more videos. There was a bit of a joke recently about how new VoicePlay fans need to be offered a pamphlet explaining all the changes. Luckily, Layne, Geoff and Eli remain the core of the group in the videos available on RUclips (although Eli isn't a founding member; that was Earl, who left in 2020, and see how it's already getting confusing?), so if you learn them first the others will fall into place eventually. Tony Wakim (baritone), Earl Elkins Jr. (tenor 1), J. None (baritone) and Cesar De La Rosa (baritone) are the other members you'll see.
Glad you finally got to Voiceplay! My favourites - Bang (with Deejay Young); Oogie Boogie Man (from Nightmare before Christmas); If I were a rich man/girl (feat Ashley Diane); Halo theme (with actor and original member Scott Porter); Just Sing (to learn a history of the group and their many collaborators); and so many more!!
Aha! A new Voiceplay lover is born, bahahaha. Yes indeed, nothing is better than watching someone with appreciation discover the theatre nerds of acapella!
Great reaction! I know, that wall of sound they throw at you by the end just gets all your muscles in knots, doesn’t it? Now you gotta go straight to My Mother Told me and do another reaction. You’re gonna love it. And Little Mermaid Medley, and Oogie Boogie’s song, and Carry On Wayward Son, and….. You have a lot of fun in store for you!
If you really want to see Geoff's (their bass) range, watch either their version of the Oogie Boogie Song or some of his solo stuff. Geoff Castellucci. He's absolutely incredible. Four and a half to five octave range.
Eli (pronounced Ellee) is the bald gentleman with the amazing rasp. Jose was center back and not a regular member. Cesar is in the back with the white coat, newest member. Layne is the Beatboxer and Geoff (Jeff) is the bass. Geoff Castelucci has some amazing solo work as well. They are the theater kids!!!
This song has broken so many reactors. Voiceplay are amazing I slid into that rabbit hole not long ago. They have wicked coming out soon. Ones I love well apart from all of them are my mother told me, butter, warriors and all the Disney melodies that they do. Geoff is the bass and has his own channel. It's usually Geoff or Layne that do the arrangement this was Geoffs. Layne is the beat boxer but also has a lovely baritone voice Earl the bald one is their tenor. In the middle was Jose who is a guest singer he was so in my mother told me. The one with the eye is cesar he is the newest member who replaced J none who has joined the navy but was back for friends on the other side. Just sing is another great one but put captions on as I tells you who everyone is. Geoff castellucci also has his own channel and does harmonies with himself. He has about a 5 octave range, I would suggest from his channel 16 tons and blackbird although monster mash is good fun
Ooooh!!! Do continue down this rabbithole!! Once you go Voiceplay, there's no going back! Also, look at Geoff Castelucci's channel! You are *not* prepared!!!
Besides their talent, VoicePlay are remarkable to me, just like Home Free, because they are independent artists. Neither group fits in a “mainstream box” and they are both gaining notoriety without the support of the musical “industry.” (By the way the same can be said about Peter Hollens.) I don’t always like VP’s arrangements, sometimes the use of sub harmonics feels forced to me, but their originality keeps my curiosity alive. Moreover, I don’t know of many other groups, especially a cappella, that have survived so many changes in line-up. Geoff, Layne, and Eli are such a strong core group that they can welcome guest singers seamlessly in their midst. Some of VP’s less theatrical covers, like “Can’t help falling in love”or some of their Christmas songs are outstanding :)
You're in good company. I've seen more than a few reactors completely lose it with this song. There's just so much happening all the time, and all of so good!
Love everything about VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci's (the bass) Low Bass covers on his channel. #TheatreKidsOfACappella. This is Geoff's arrangement and he and Eli (Ellie)bald guy did the lighting. Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole.
BTW: You need to check out Geoff Castellucci's solo channel (AKA the man who can do a B-0 all the way to an A-5) I love the man more then I care to admit
Loved the reaction. Since you're starting Christmas songs, I would like to recommend VoicePlay's rendition of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" as a starting point (no spoilers because I really want to see that reaction). They also cover several songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas, so you're going to have a wonderful variety to choose from. Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole.
Anyone seen Bollywood Jingle Bells? Very early effort, and one that tells quite a story within the song. Took a couple of times watching it to believe ALL the characters were Voice Play members, or relatives.
Loved your reaction to this. This arrangement seems to leave everyone spewing gibberish because it’s so good. 🤣 Not sure if you like barbershop but the Ringmasters’ Notre Dame medley is phenomenal. Really enjoying your videos! 😁
You are the most wholesome and delightful bean, and I want to give you a hug. The rest of the comments are already giving you great guidance, so I'll leave it at that. Hope you had a great day today and can't wait to continue following your journey! 🥰🤗
This is my favorite for sheer drama. Forget about a wall of sound - this is a tapestry. They just released a Wicked medley. I haven’t seen it and up until now, I had only heard Gravity, but they really did an amazing job. No costumes this time, but they do have bubbles during the section covering Glinda’s song!🛁
I had the same reaction when I saw this for the first time, lol...they are simply awesome! So glad to see you reacting to this wonderfully talented group! 💚💚
I really enjoy first time VoicePlay reactions, and yours is my all-time favorite! It's the only one I've ever watched more than once. I chuckle every time I hear you say there might be better songs because this is so EPIC!
welcome to voiceplay!!! glad rocker eli shook you, and you met foghorn geoff, and cesar has the voice of an angel, and layne has swallowed not only a drum kit but several other "mayonnaise is not an instrument" instruments, and jose is wonderful as well
I love watching people react to this group x) Everyone's reaction to Geoff is amazing. The man has a voice like I've never heard before. Eli is just fantastic and Cesar does something to my soul when he performs. I do hope Jose comes back I love him so much!
I love your reaction! First timers are always the best because they get completely blown out of the water(pun intended). You have slipped down the slope, sir. There is no coming back from here! Welcome to the family!
There is not a voice teacher on RUclips that hasn't had a similar reaction to this and especially the the last 30 seconds of this can render you speechless and almost unable to think.... It is that good
Welcome to the beauty that is VP. They have just dropped their 7+ minute medley of songs from Wicked. Geoff did the arrangement for that some (as he did for this) and it was a long time coming, many years in the making. Needs to be seen to be believed!
I recommend their cover of Justin Timberlake's "Just Sing," which was done during the depth of the pandemic (May, 2020), and all the people were recording their own parts individually, then blended. It's a fundraising video for a musicians' relief fund, and they pulled in *all* their former members (up to that point), and colleagues they've met through performing. If you play it with captions on, you can read who all the guest singers are.
Tim Foust made an appearance and the captions compared his and Geoff's hair -- they have the same grey patch. So funny. A wonderful video I can listen to over and over.
Geoff (pronounced Jeff) Castellucci has a vocal range of B0-A5 he also has his own channel that he has some great videos with him and (3-7 copies of him) and he also has a teaching video of how he learned to do sub-harmonics and such... Voiceplay has been around for 10 years and had changed a few members over the time Back row left to right Cesar de la Rosa (newest member) Jose Rosario Jr (guest has been in a few of there videos) abd Eli (pronounced elly) front row Layne Stein Beatbox and sometimes sings as well and Geoff (pronounced Jeff) one of the 3 or 4 lowest bass singers, You may enjoy there "Halo Theme" video (be sure to watch the dedication) there are so many good videos they have and they are releasing a new one on thanksgivings (with 2 guest singers) they also have a few Christmas themed videos (and so dose Geoff on his channel)
Mind blown - check Babbling - check Speachless - check Welcome to Voiceplay reaction... There are MORE mind-blowing videos - "Friends on the Other Side" and "Carry on my Wayward Son" just to mention a couple. btw: the bass (Geoff) can slide 4 octaves - cover sure, but he can slide it too. And the bald tenor (Eli) covers for Geoff when he goes high. Hehe THIS is gonna be fun. {Subscribed for the madness}
Saw VoicePlay and had the subscribe!!! My favorite group out there. I haven't found anything of theirs that I didn't love, and I do mean love. My acapella play list is basically them with a few Home Free and a couple PTX. My suggestions are, Halo Theme, Moana Medley, Little Mermaid Medley, and Oogie Boogie Song. For theatricality definitely check out Queen in 5 Minutes. For everyday songs Carry On My Wayward Son, Daddy Sang Bass, Boy Bands in 5 Minutes and Panic in 4 Minutes PT 1 and 2. Then go to Geoff Castellucci's solo channel for Take Me Home Country Roads, House of the Rising Sun, and I know Halloween is over but he did the Monster Mash this year and it is phenomenal!!! Also don't know where The Nightmare Before Christmas stands for seasonal, some do it for Halloween and some do it for Christmas, but VP has 4 covers from that. Oogie Boogie Song, What's This, Kidnap the Sandy Claws, and This is Halloween.
This is one of their best ever. Please consider a set of over the ear can style headphones. You'll get a lot more of the base than those earbuds can possibly deliver. Voiceplay does a lot of theatrical production along with their songs which just adds to them.
Welcome to the "theater kids of acapella". 😂 I'm sure you've been given their names a million and one times by now, so I won't jump on that bandwagon, too. But, I loved your "What the Hel did I just hear/watch" look throughout the entire video. That's always fun when seeing someone experience VoicePlay for the first time. I'm not as long time a fan of VoicePlay as I am of Pentatonix, but I would have to say they're comparable on my list of favorite artists now. They have very different styles, which helps a lot. Just as Home Free has a different style than the other two. It helps keep them all seperate, yet together, in terms of listening appeal, for me. Well, since you liked this one, I would personally suggest their version of the Halo theme or If I were A Rich Man from Fiddler on the Roof. Both/either is a great next place to go for both fun and thrills with VoicePlay. Fun video, keep up the great work!
Voiceplay is known as the theater kids of the three big Acappella groups on RUclips they love to put on a show costumes,stage makeup and roles included
Voiceplay was on season 4 of the Sing off with Home Free. The collab and arrange for each other. "Zombies vs Hillbullies" is great. The bass Geoff Castilucci does his own solo stuff too. The Rabbithole is deep and has many branches.
There are so many you need to see. Oggy Boggie man.The base is Geoff Castellicci. In that song he makes a 4 octave run from top to bottom of his range in one line.
I'm just laughing. They have caught another in their web! As a trained singer, they caught me long ago and I love watching reactions of folk who hear them for the first time. Awesome just isn't a good enough word! They have the whole enchilada, don't they? Enjoy your trip down the rabbit hole!
Voiceplay have a few Christmas songs although they are older works and the group line-up has changed a bit. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy a whole lot more of their stuff 🏴
VoicePlay is often very theatrical. They have had the most change of members over the course of their videos so there are some other names yet to learn. For theatrical try “My Mother Told Me”, “Oogie Boogie Song” or “Little Mermaid Medley”. For non-theatrical try “You’ve My Best Friend” “Bang” or my favorite “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. Please don’t miss reactions to their bass, Geoff Castellucci’s channel “Sixteen Tons” and “House of the Rising Sun” plus more…not to be missed
Really love your energy and reactions. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Definitely looking forward to seeing more Voiceplay Related Reactions from you. I really enjoy all their stuff (their bass Geoff in particular).
And...he's hooked!😁 As one music teacher to another, start at their playlist and watch EVERYTHING. You will not regret a single one. Try Carry on Wayward Son, Queen in 5 minutes, Eleanor Rigby, Halo Theme, Superstition, ...the list is SO long.
Not sure if this was mentioned or not but Geoff, the base, also arranged this piece and many of the other ones performed via voice play. If you ever were a Halo fan, I strongly recommend that video, Geoff at the time broke the record for the lowest not sang in a professional video.
If you like musical theater, I think you'd really enjoy their take on "If I Were A Rich Man" from Fiddler On The Roof! They add an interesting little twist to it! 🤗
LOL that was a phenominal reaction, young man! Oh, srsly I'm still chuckling from that totally Southern "All my bones are tense right now..." 🤣🤩 I subscribed for ya, son! 😁
Other Voiceplay recommendations, to start you off: 'Queen in Five Minutes,' 'Carry On My Wayward Son,' 'This Is Halloween,' the 'Halo' theme, 'Warriors,' 'Boybands In Five Minutes...'
ok, names: L to R Cesar de la Rosa, newest member of the group. Jose Rosario Jnr, guest performer (also featured in My Mother Told Me), Eli (say it elly) Jacobson,bald tenor, at the front is Layne Stein, beatbox/vocal percussion, and Geoff Castellucci, bass, who has his own channel of low bass covers. I agree with your reaction. It does that to me too. They are more often known for beautiful harmonies such as Tennessee Whisky, or Can't Help Falling in Love, but then they do this kind of thing, try also Warriors. Queen in 5 Minutes is another great theatrical piece. A mini musical if you will. Good luck. Once you start with VoicePlay there's no looking back. :)
I absolutely love the blending in Tennessee Whiskey. Not to sound ironic but it is so smooth and I just love it, makes me melt. They all do an AMAZING job.
Amen to that!
Utterly brilliant reaction. I laughed all the way through. More please.
This video has left many reactors speechless. One was so overcome he jumped up and left the room, forgetting he didn’t have any pants on. Welcome to the VoicePlayers and the rabbit hole we fell down.
youtuber name? i love watching really excited youtuber reactions.
@@youtubepup5301 he's called QoFyReacts ✌️
@@FoundYou12 Thank youu
@@FoundYou12 I just watched that last week!! I said Geoff and Layne do the same thing to me!!😂❤
I saw that one too. That was Qofy if it was the same one. He was wearing blue boxers.
I can't think of a single thing better to watch on youtube, than people discovering voiceplay for the first time
Everyone is missing the fact that after Geoff goes up 2 octaves, he drops back down to the original note then drops it another octave lower.
Each vocalist had their own character, and acted the STUFFING out of them. Ceasar was semi-tragic: I was pretty, once; Eli was manic; Lane was quietly dangerous, while Geoff and Jose were clasic pirate captains (They have GOT to offer Jose a permanent place in the group!). Meanwhile, their singing is on POINT! Eli is hitting C5s like he bought them on sale, while Geoff is mining F1s (Then there was the two-octave upward glissando he pulled off mid-song!).
Layne, quietly dangerous? I'd have voted for homicidal maniac! It was wild seeing both Eli and Layne look so dangerous when they normally seem mild and sweet!
@@Aurora-cv5to Layne is that pirate you'd see while walking through a row of prison cells that doesn't say anything but grins wickedly and unnervingly through the bars at you the whole time.
Unfortunately Jose sings baritone with Rockapella.
@@elsie8757 Layne looks like he'd stab you as he passed by, grinning all the while. You'd never see it coming. Eli's character would just as likely stab you, but you'd see it a mile away; you just wouldn't be able to avoid it.
@@TYGER0902 He's also in the Chicago cast of Hamilton. That being said, yes, he's my favorite candidate to fill out the Voice Play roster. He will have to work on his inner homicidal maniac, he just looks too happy in a nice way when he sings.
Great reaction - so glad you finally did VoicePlay. Since you love theatrics, now go watch the Oogie Boogie Song. Some people who weren’t expecting theatrics have been put off by it, but I think you’ll be the opposite. MOST people love it. Geoff, the bass, is the main character in that one. Enjoy the ride, man!
Thanks for watching! :)
And another reaction video bites the dust. I don't think I've watched a reaction video to this song by Voiceplay that hasn't left them totally speechless :)
Vocalists are:
Geoff Castelucci The low bass singer. Has a 4.5 octave range - Try the song 'Oogie Boogie' to see him belt out around e4 and then drop to an e1 with no effort.
Eli (pronounced Ellie) is the tenor with the powerful rock voice who appears to belt out with no effort at all.
Cesar (as in Julius Ceasar), was the soft high voice at the beginning, he can do an almost childlike voice sometimes and has a great belting tenor too.
Layne is the beatboxer and can also stand in for Geoff with the bass when needed, also a great tenor.
And of course Jose Rosario who started the song as a feature singer with the group.
The group has changed over the past year or so, but I really hope the ones in it now remain, they are so perfectly matched and can adapt their voices and style to almost any featured singer they sing with. Watch the Moana medley, the Little Mermaid medley and others with featured singers to see how easily they adapt.
In addition, the group always dresses up and play the parts in the video as well as singing, unlike many other a capella groups, they are true performers and not just a singing group.
Also, if you get the chance, try Geoff Castelucci on his own who does all the 4 parts to a load of different songs. "Misty Mountains Cold" has to be his best so far though. If you want bass that will resonate right through your bones, he's the one to listen to.
Oh buddy, you just slid into another a Capella hidey hole known as Voiceplay. Very theatrical and entertaining. Check out their Hoist the Colors, or like the others, anything. Prepare to fall in love, again!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hoist The Colours will be premiering tomorrow at 2pm ET! Check it out! It will be my first voiceplay, and I’m definitely excited for more :)
THX!!!! It will not disappoint. Get your throwing arm ready, and a pile of hankies and shoes. They will be thrown. If you wore a wig I'd tell ya to gorilla glue that sucker down, cuz it will be snatched. 😂😂😂😂😂 That video has been the undoing of many a reactor (1st one is the skeleton in the back!!!) ENJOY 😉😉😉😉
Oh trust me! There were plenty of outbursts! Haha you can see many of them in the trailer that’s posted on the premiere page for it on my channel. Lots of crazy reactions indeed! 😅
Yes they are good but no home free nowhere near as smooth as home free
um, isn't this _Hoist the Colors?_
"The bald guy" is Eli (pronounced Elly) he's the little rockstar tenor of the group and so talented!. Geoff Castellucci is the human subwoofer bass...he has a 5 octave range! Amazing! Cesar (the one in white with the milky eye) is their newest member...the perfect addition to an already perfect group. Layne is the vocal percussion, and nobody beatboxes like Layne. Jose Rosario Jr. is the one in the middle with the beard...he's collaborated with them before and I wish they would just make him a full member because he fits in so well with them. They are the Theater Kids of acapella. Enjoy your journey down the Voiceplay rabbit hole!
Names as follows: Bass - Geoff Castellucci (has his own channel with excellent solo work), Vocal percussion - Layne Stein, Baritone - Cesar de la Rosa (white shirt on left also newest member), Tenor - Eli Jacobson (bald guy - pronounced L E) Guest Tenor - Jose Rosario Jr (Broadway performer, also in Rockapella). They are amazing! 👍❤️😎
Dont forget that layne has his own channel, with AWSOME work
You went back for Geoff's F2 note, that momentarily dropped to an F1 subharmonic, then soared to an F4. Geoff has a 5 octave range.
Idk for you but F1 to F4 is 3 octaves, not 5, still very impressive
@@nedevg, his total range is 5 octaves... not what he did here. His total range is A0-A#5.
Wonderful response, it's going to be fun watching you discover them. Mostly either Geoff (bass) or Layne (beatbox) do the arrangements. Who ever does the arrangement usually does EVERYTHING. On this one, Eli took the lead role on lighting, but the arranger and the vision were Geoff's. Layne and Geoff are both founding members (1997) and have been singing together since middle school.
One of the things that blows me away about them is the way they seamlessly incorporate featured singers (and new members as necessary.) Geoff commented in one of the vids that "it's important to arrange for the voices you have, not the ones you wish you had" and they must follow that rule fanatically. Everyone that joins them sounds amazing.
Chris in the beginning; if this isn't good.... Me; 🤣
My personal VoicePlay favourite song is "If I Were a Rich Man/Girl featuring Ashley Diane. They have really blossomed and grown a whole lot this year, and what they've released over the last few months after on a whole different level than most of what they did before, impho.
Thanks for the reaction! 🥰🙏
One of my favorites is the Oogie Boogie song. Geoff goes hella deep and really shows his amazing range.
In their take on the Halo theme, the bass, Geoff(pronounced Jeff) spits out a B ZERO
If you love great music and theatrics, you are in for a ride. My other favorites with respect to both of those features are Oogie Boogie song, Halo, Warriors and Queen in 5 minutes. Also, if you like musical theater, their Wicked Medley coming out tomorrow will definitely blow your mind.
You might also listen to their cover of I've Got Friends On The Other Side from The Princess And The Frog. It.is.outstanding.
Oogie Boogie is best if you want to hear Geoff's range. From a belted out e4 to a bone jarring e1 in about 4 seconds flat.
@@dtrix10kc Yeah! J None came back to be the center for that one and he is PERFECTION!!
The funny thing is this is actually one of Geoff's " higher" songs. I can't wait to see his reaction to Ooggie Boogie Man and any of Geoff's solo songs
Check out their cover of Oogie Boogie Song to see Geoff's (bass) vocal range.
No one is ever prepared for Geoff to go subterranean, which he does frequently. I think you'll get a kick out of their version of the Oogie Boogie Song.
Subterranean? Geoff goes so low, he has to look up to see the center of the Earth!
Thanx for your reaction, thoroughly enjoyed it! The group lost two members in the last 18 months or so, one for personal reasons, the other joined the Navy to sing with them. One position is still open, they are using featured artists at this time.
For theatrics - Warriors, The Little Mermaid Melody, Queen in 5 Minutes. For pure vocal beauty - Go the Distance, Carry on Wayward Son, Can't Help Falling in Love. For fun - Butter, Boy Bands in 5 Minutes, Bang.
You will love it all, guaranteed!
Also for both voice and theatrics, Oogie Boogie.
Welcome to VoicePlay my friend. They are absolutely amazing.
Welcome to Voice Play, The Rabbit hole is deep and sonorous.
Their cover of the video game "Halo Theme" is also, just amazing.
Loved your reaction! Welcome to VoicePlay! They are amazing 🤩 Most people start with Oogie Boogie (great theatrics there as well). Couple of my favorites Daddy Sang Bass, Tennessee Whiskey, Warriors, Butter, Superstition - there aren’t any bad ones 😂 As far as theatrics they have a 3 part video series with Panic in 5 minutes and Trapped, Queen in 5 minutes and Boy bands. They also have Disney medleys as well. Looking forward to joining you on your VoicePlay journey😁
I loved Every Second of this! Such a fun reaction! VoicePlay goes hard and with style and Geoff (bass) is just in a league of his own. The things he can do with his voice, my gosh.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed! More creativity to come :)
They do everything but the final mix themselves. Their talent runs deep. Fun fact: While setting up Geoff and Eli, bass and tenor 1, were singing SpongeBob Squarepants. LOL Their playful side is worth watching too and Butter is just all them goofing off while filming.
Layne does most of the mixing for the sound and hands it to a pro mixer only for the final tweaks.
Welcome to VoicePlay! You're in for *such* a fun ride. And if you love theatricality, you have definitely stumbled upon the right group. It is well worth mentioning that besides being capable of amazing performances such as this one, VoicePlay does nearly all the rest of the work as well. Layne Stein (vocal percussion and baritone) and Geoff Castellucci (bass vocalist, and sometimes baritone, and occasionally tenor) create about 99% of their arrangements (this was one of Geoff's). Eli Jacobson (pronounced Ellie) is the bald tenor with the rock-and-roll rasp does the lighting. Whoever does the arrangement also conceives and directs the video (makeup- if it's extreme- and camerawork are the two things most consistently subbed out), as well as the video editing. Layne also co-owns (along with Tony Wakim, a former VoicePlay member) Pattycake Productions, a video studio where VoicePlay sometimes shoots their videos. Kathy Castellucci, Geoff's wife, is their production manager, and pretty much handles everything behind the scenes, including basic makeup from time to time (and occasionally for more artistic stuff, for Geoff's solo channel, which is also worth checking out. Geoff is his own quartet, quite literally.).
If you look back through their videos, you'll notice that their lineup changes a few times, and that they often have featured artists performing with them. Learning the lineup can be a bit confusing, but I'm sure people will point out who everyone is as you watch more videos. There was a bit of a joke recently about how new VoicePlay fans need to be offered a pamphlet explaining all the changes. Luckily, Layne, Geoff and Eli remain the core of the group in the videos available on RUclips (although Eli isn't a founding member; that was Earl, who left in 2020, and see how it's already getting confusing?), so if you learn them first the others will fall into place eventually. Tony Wakim (baritone), Earl Elkins Jr. (tenor 1), J. None (baritone) and Cesar De La Rosa (baritone) are the other members you'll see.
Glad you finally got to Voiceplay! My favourites - Bang (with Deejay Young); Oogie Boogie Man (from Nightmare before Christmas); If I were a rich man/girl (feat Ashley Diane); Halo theme (with actor and original member Scott Porter); Just Sing (to learn a history of the group and their many collaborators); and so many more!!
Queen in 5 Minutes, Warriors, Carry on My Wayward Son, Trapped then Panic in the Disco
Aha! A new Voiceplay lover is born, bahahaha. Yes indeed, nothing is better than watching someone with appreciation discover the theatre nerds of acapella!
Great reaction! I know, that wall of sound they throw at you by the end just gets all your muscles in knots, doesn’t it? Now you gotta go straight to My Mother Told me and do another reaction. You’re gonna love it. And Little Mermaid Medley, and Oogie Boogie’s song, and Carry On Wayward Son, and….. You have a lot of fun in store for you!
If you really want to see Geoff's (their bass) range, watch either their version of the Oogie Boogie Song or some of his solo stuff. Geoff Castellucci. He's absolutely incredible. Four and a half to five octave range.
Eli (pronounced Ellee) is the bald gentleman with the amazing rasp. Jose was center back and not a regular member. Cesar is in the back with the white coat, newest member. Layne is the Beatboxer and Geoff (Jeff) is the bass. Geoff Castelucci has some amazing solo work as well. They are the theater kids!!!
More sort of semi-solo. He's a one man quartet or quintet in most of his productions and does all the parts himself.
This song has broken so many reactors.
Voiceplay are amazing I slid into that rabbit hole not long ago. They have wicked coming out soon.
Ones I love well apart from all of them are my mother told me, butter, warriors and all the Disney melodies that they do.
Geoff is the bass and has his own channel. It's usually Geoff or Layne that do the arrangement this was Geoffs.
Layne is the beat boxer but also has a lovely baritone voice
Earl the bald one is their tenor.
In the middle was Jose who is a guest singer he was so in my mother told me.
The one with the eye is cesar he is the newest member who replaced J none who has joined the navy but was back for friends on the other side.
Just sing is another great one but put captions on as I tells you who everyone is.
Geoff castellucci also has his own channel and does harmonies with himself. He has about a 5 octave range, I would suggest from his channel 16 tons and blackbird although monster mash is good fun
Ooooh!!! Do continue down this rabbithole!! Once you go Voiceplay, there's no going back! Also, look at Geoff Castelucci's channel! You are *not* prepared!!!
You should also check out Geoff Castelucci's solo work!
Besides their talent, VoicePlay are remarkable to me, just like Home Free, because they are independent artists. Neither group fits in a “mainstream box” and they are both gaining notoriety without the support of the musical “industry.” (By the way the same can be said about Peter Hollens.) I don’t always like VP’s arrangements, sometimes the use of sub harmonics feels forced to me, but their originality keeps my curiosity alive. Moreover, I don’t know of many other groups, especially a cappella, that have survived so many changes in line-up. Geoff, Layne, and Eli are such a strong core group that they can welcome guest singers seamlessly in their midst. Some of VP’s less theatrical covers, like “Can’t help falling in love”or some of their Christmas songs are outstanding :)
Yes! So glad you gave them a listen and to my favorite song no less. I'll be there for the reaction tomorrow.
Soooo excited! It was crazy good :)
I loved the reaction! I felt the same way. This might be my all time favorite.
The base Geoff Castellucci has done some phenomenal things by himself. Blackbird is my favorite.
The VoicePlay cover of Friends On The Other Side is a great theatrical performance as well.
You're in good company. I've seen more than a few reactors completely lose it with this song. There's just so much happening all the time, and all of so good!
"My Mother Told Me" is absolutely AMAZING too!! Watch it soon!! 🥰
Love everything about VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci's (the bass) Low Bass covers on his channel. #TheatreKidsOfACappella. This is Geoff's arrangement and he and Eli (Ellie)bald guy did the lighting. Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole.
BTW: You need to check out Geoff Castellucci's solo channel (AKA the man who can do a B-0 all the way to an A-5)
I love the man more then I care to admit
Loved the reaction.
Since you're starting Christmas songs, I would like to recommend VoicePlay's rendition of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" as a starting point (no spoilers because I really want to see that reaction). They also cover several songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas, so you're going to have a wonderful variety to choose from. Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole.
Anyone seen Bollywood Jingle Bells? Very early effort, and one that tells quite a story within the song. Took a couple of times watching it to believe ALL the characters were Voice Play members, or relatives.
Don't know where you've been, but their newest is dropping on 11/25, one day after this.
Looking forward to hearing what you have to say.
Loved your reaction to this. This arrangement seems to leave everyone spewing gibberish because it’s so good. 🤣
Not sure if you like barbershop but the Ringmasters’ Notre Dame medley is phenomenal.
Really enjoying your videos! 😁
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoy :)
You are the most wholesome and delightful bean, and I want to give you a hug. The rest of the comments are already giving you great guidance, so I'll leave it at that. Hope you had a great day today and can't wait to continue following your journey! 🥰🤗
Haha awe thanks!! More to come :)
Best acapella group out there with Jose Rosario a real supergroup thank you for your reaction 🙏.
This is my favorite for sheer drama. Forget about a wall of sound - this is a tapestry. They just released a Wicked medley. I haven’t seen it and up until now, I had only heard Gravity, but they really did an amazing job. No costumes this time, but they do have bubbles during the section covering Glinda’s song!🛁
You've opened a can of worms with this group!! Only Acapella group with a lead singer who is the bass (Geoff is a 5 octave + bass)...they are fabulous
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is VoicePlay!
I had the same reaction when I saw this for the first time, lol...they are simply awesome! So glad to see you reacting to this wonderfully talented group! 💚💚
Welcome to the Voiceplay addiction. Each song they do is amazing and mind-blowing.
They are premiering their rendition of "Wicked" later today at noon EST. It's arranged by Geoff, the bass. You should check it out!
Whenever I watch people react to VoicePlay I feel like a proud parent lol like “Yes listen to my children sing. They are amazing.”
I really enjoy first time VoicePlay reactions, and yours is my all-time favorite! It's the only one I've ever watched more than once. I chuckle every time I hear you say there might be better songs because this is so EPIC!
Haha yay! I’m glad you enjoyed! :)
welcome to voiceplay!!! glad rocker eli shook you, and you met foghorn geoff, and cesar has the voice of an angel, and layne has swallowed not only a drum kit but several other "mayonnaise is not an instrument" instruments, and jose is wonderful as well
😂😂 I love this comment soooo much! Thanks for watching! :)
.....And the throwing of things! haha Seriously I could listen to this song on repeat DAILY and never get tired of it! lol Great reaction as always! 😀
I love watching people react to this group x) Everyone's reaction to Geoff is amazing. The man has a voice like I've never heard before. Eli is just fantastic and Cesar does something to my soul when he performs. I do hope Jose comes back I love him so much!
"If it ain't good". You said. I laughed. I knew it would blow your mind!🤯🤯
I love your reaction! First timers are always the best because they get completely blown out of the water(pun intended). You have slipped down the slope, sir. There is no coming back from here! Welcome to the family!
There is not a voice teacher on RUclips that hasn't had a similar reaction to this and especially the the last 30 seconds of this can render you speechless and almost unable to think.... It is that good
Absolutely my favorite acapella group. Amd they are kind and generous and good people as well.
Welcome to the beauty that is VP. They have just dropped their 7+ minute medley of songs from Wicked. Geoff did the arrangement for that some (as he did for this) and it was a long time coming, many years in the making. Needs to be seen to be believed!
Looking forward to reacting to it!
I recommend their cover of Justin Timberlake's "Just Sing," which was done during the depth of the pandemic (May, 2020), and all the people were recording their own parts individually, then blended. It's a fundraising video for a musicians' relief fund, and they pulled in *all* their former members (up to that point), and colleagues they've met through performing. If you play it with captions on, you can read who all the guest singers are.
Tim Foust made an appearance and the captions compared his and Geoff's hair -- they have the same grey patch. So funny. A wonderful video I can listen to over and over.
Geoff (pronounced Jeff) Castellucci has a vocal range of B0-A5 he also has his own channel that he has some great videos with him and (3-7 copies of him) and he also has a teaching video of how he learned to do sub-harmonics and such... Voiceplay has been around for 10 years and had changed a few members over the time
Back row left to right Cesar de la Rosa (newest member) Jose Rosario Jr (guest has been in a few of there videos) abd Eli (pronounced elly) front row Layne Stein Beatbox and sometimes sings as well and Geoff (pronounced Jeff) one of the 3 or 4 lowest bass singers, You may enjoy there "Halo Theme" video (be sure to watch the dedication) there are so many good videos they have and they are releasing a new one on thanksgivings (with 2 guest singers) they also have a few Christmas themed videos (and so dose Geoff on his channel)
I had a similar reaction hearing this for the first time. No matter how many times I listen to this song, goosebumps every single time.
Mind blown - check
Babbling - check
Speachless - check
Welcome to Voiceplay reaction... There are MORE mind-blowing videos - "Friends on the Other Side" and "Carry on my Wayward Son" just to mention a couple.
btw: the bass (Geoff) can slide 4 octaves - cover sure, but he can slide it too.
And the bald tenor (Eli) covers for Geoff when he goes high.
Hehe THIS is gonna be fun. {Subscribed for the madness}
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Saw VoicePlay and had the subscribe!!! My favorite group out there. I haven't found anything of theirs that I didn't love, and I do mean love. My acapella play list is basically them with a few Home Free and a couple PTX. My suggestions are, Halo Theme, Moana Medley, Little Mermaid Medley, and Oogie Boogie Song. For theatricality definitely check out Queen in 5 Minutes. For everyday songs Carry On My Wayward Son, Daddy Sang Bass, Boy Bands in 5 Minutes and Panic in 4 Minutes PT 1 and 2. Then go to Geoff Castellucci's solo channel for Take Me Home Country Roads, House of the Rising Sun, and I know Halloween is over but he did the Monster Mash this year and it is phenomenal!!!
Also don't know where The Nightmare Before Christmas stands for seasonal, some do it for Halloween and some do it for Christmas, but VP has 4 covers from that. Oogie Boogie Song, What's This, Kidnap the Sandy Claws, and This is Halloween.
Thanks for subscribing! And thank you for weeks of reaction videos ;)
This is one of their best ever. Please consider a set of over the ear can style headphones. You'll get a lot more of the base than those earbuds can possibly deliver. Voiceplay does a lot of theatrical production along with their songs which just adds to them.
Welcome to the "theater kids of acapella". 😂 I'm sure you've been given their names a million and one times by now, so I won't jump on that bandwagon, too. But, I loved your "What the Hel did I just hear/watch" look throughout the entire video. That's always fun when seeing someone experience VoicePlay for the first time.
I'm not as long time a fan of VoicePlay as I am of Pentatonix, but I would have to say they're comparable on my list of favorite artists now. They have very different styles, which helps a lot. Just as Home Free has a different style than the other two. It helps keep them all seperate, yet together, in terms of listening appeal, for me.
Well, since you liked this one, I would personally suggest their version of the Halo theme or If I were A Rich Man from Fiddler on the Roof. Both/either is a great next place to go for both fun and thrills with VoicePlay.
Fun video, keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed :)
Voiceplay is known as the theater kids of the three big Acappella groups on RUclips they love to put on a show costumes,stage makeup and roles included
Yay, thanks for choosing to listen to this amazing group! Your reaction was better than I hoped for 🙏✌️
I’m glad you enjoyed! :)
YES! Voiceplay is SO good. More reactions to them please! :)
Of course! :) Wicked will be coming out this weekend 👀👀
Best reaction to VoicePlay!! I love showing this song to my friends just to see their face at how amazing VoicePlay is! 😊😊
Voiceplay was on season 4 of the Sing off with Home Free. The collab and arrange for each other. "Zombies vs Hillbullies" is great. The bass Geoff Castilucci does his own solo stuff too. The Rabbithole is deep and has many branches.
There are so many you need to see. Oggy Boggie man.The base is Geoff Castellicci. In that song he makes a 4 octave run from top to bottom of his range in one line.
I'm just laughing. They have caught another in their web! As a trained singer, they caught me long ago and I love watching reactions of folk who hear them for the first time. Awesome just isn't a good enough word! They have the whole enchilada, don't they? Enjoy your trip down the rabbit hole!
Voiceplay have a few Christmas songs although they are older works and the group line-up has changed a bit. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy a whole lot more of their stuff 🏴
Amazing reaction! I knew you would love this one!
VoicePlay is often very theatrical. They have had the most change of members over the course of their videos so there are some other names yet to learn. For theatrical try “My Mother Told Me”, “Oogie Boogie Song” or “Little Mermaid Medley”. For non-theatrical try “You’ve My Best Friend” “Bang” or my favorite “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. Please don’t miss reactions to their bass, Geoff Castellucci’s channel “Sixteen Tons” and “House of the Rising Sun” plus more…not to be missed
Chris: they better be good, y’all have hyped them up 🙄
Me(voiceplay fan): he bout to get his socks knocked off 😏
Your reactions made me laugh out loud. Especially when you threw things.
The best part of these reaction videos is watching people experiencing their first GeoffQuake. Never gets old!
Really love your energy and reactions. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Definitely looking forward to seeing more Voiceplay Related Reactions from you. I really enjoy all their stuff (their bass Geoff in particular).
Thanks for watching and subscribing! :)
And...he's hooked!😁 As one music teacher to another, start at their playlist and watch EVERYTHING. You will not regret a single one. Try Carry on Wayward Son, Queen in 5 minutes, Eleanor Rigby, Halo Theme, Superstition, ...the list is SO long.
I just released Carry On Wayward Son TODAY! Soooo good and more to come for sure! :)
Not sure if this was mentioned or not but Geoff, the base, also arranged this piece and many of the other ones performed via voice play. If you ever were a Halo fan, I strongly recommend that video, Geoff at the time broke the record for the lowest not sang in a professional video.
This is a marvelous work of art from top to bottom, stem to stern😊
Their "Queen in 5 Minutes" video is one you CAN'T miss. Amazing
Oh buddy... If this is your intro to VoicePlay, you're gonna have A LOT of fun.
If you like musical theater, I think you'd really enjoy their take on "If I Were A Rich Man" from Fiddler On The Roof! They add an interesting little twist to it! 🤗
LOL that was a phenominal reaction, young man! Oh, srsly I'm still chuckling from that totally Southern "All my bones are tense right now..." 🤣🤩 I subscribed for ya, son! 😁
Thanks for subscribing and I’m glad you enjoyed!
Had to come back and watch you Chris react to Voiceplay's cover of Hoist the Colors and I believe that they gave you a whole PAN OF BISCUITS!!!!!!
If you like this one, then I recommend Oogie Boogie Song, Little Mermaid Medley, Halo, Muana Medley, and Monster Mash.
Had to come back for seconds... love your reaction to this EPIC song!
Loved your reaction. Voiceplay has so many great songs to choose from! They even did Survivor with Home Free, definitely worth the watch.
Other Voiceplay recommendations, to start you off: 'Queen in Five Minutes,' 'Carry On My Wayward Son,' 'This Is Halloween,' the 'Halo' theme, 'Warriors,' 'Boybands In Five Minutes...'
Well, looks like you were just attacked by pirates 😂 This video is breaking reactors all over RUclips 😁 Welcome to the world of VoicePlay!
What a fun reaction ! Thanks 😊
Thanks for watching!