First Reaction to We Don't Talk About Bruno by VoicePlay | A Veterinarian Reacts
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- Welcome one and all! This week is a mental health break and Dr. Em reacts to VoicePlay's We Don't Talk About Bruno! Let's dive into a group that they don't know anything about!
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My favorite thing... seeing someone discover VoicePlay! They are incredibly creative, versatile, and talented.
I'm so excited to learn more about them and listen to more of their portfolio - they are amazing!!!
I am one of those. Refound them because I didn’t realize I’d seen them before….well this week I’ve gone down the rabbit hole. Ya I think they will become part of a daily routine to help me get through the day. I get my housework done when I listen to them.
Disney liked their version so much, they had them perform it at a function.
Really?!? Woah! That's incredible! 😻
VoicePlay are known as the Theatre Kids of a cappella. Unlike Pentatonix and Home Free (the other 2 of the 'big three' a cappella groups), VoicePlay is 100% independent and unsigned, and is able to be extremely flexible in their music choices. They don't stick to any particular genre, and have covered Disney tunes (like this one) just as easily as they have tackled rock classics like Dream On, Broadway standards (Wicked medley, If I Were A Rich Man/Girl), incidental classical music (In the Hall of the Mountain King), pop songs from all decades (Boybands in 5 Minutes, Man In the Mirror, We're Good), video game music (Halo theme, The Dragonborn Comes) and beyond. Whatever inspires them, they're open to tackling, and I haven't yet seen them miss.
Everything you see and hear, they have more or less done themselves. Layne (the beatboxer) and Geoff (the bass) take turns creating the vocal arrangements, and whoever does the arrangement is also in charge of the video shoot (concept, direction, filming, editing). Eli (short for Eliezer, the bald tenor) does their lighting work, and Layne is also the co-owner of a video production studio (along with former VoicePlay baritone, Tony Wakim) where they shoot a lot of their videos. Even without label backing, VoicePlay's video quality tend to be just about the best out there in terms of conception and production. These guys always go all-out, and they just keep getting better.
Wow!!! What an incredible group of humans!!!
You are incorrect; Home Free is also independent.
Excellent summary! They truly are absolutely astounding
@@VetMedCorner For a great showcase of Geoff's bass voice, I'd suggest Voiceplay's "Oogie Boogie's Song", from _The Nightmare Before Christmas_ - and for an example of the ridiculous, look for their rendition of "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" by Edvard Greig. Layne (their beatboxer) does most if not all of the arranging, and I think he's not given near enough credit for his chops in this regard.
Home Free are also writing, most of the songs that they sing now.
as for who the goofy one is... that would be all of them, lol.
Layne (beatboxer) is the prankster, Eli (bald guy) is the rocker tough guy on the outside, but secretly a goof on the inside, Cesar (latino) is all heart and puppy dog energy, and Geoff (bass) is the "I'm old and boring" on the outside and the comedian sweetheart on the inside.
All of them are really serious about their artistry, and take absolutely nothing about themselves seriously, and are willing to do whatever it takes for their performance. If that includes dressing up in women's clothing or acting ridiculous, painting their skin in all kinds of colors, wearing the most ridiculous costumes or exposing their own insecurities and displaying their inner emotions openly, then so be it. They do it.
They are not afraid of taking huge risks and just go where their artistry takes them, no matter the consequences. Well, they may be afraid to do so, but they do so anyway.
And they do it all themselves. They arrange the music, they concept and produce the videos, they design the sets and costumes, they build the sets and create the light design, they record the audio and edit the audio, and edit the video. The only thing they don't do themselves is the camera work (they can't operate a moving camera and perform for the camera at the same time), advanced makeup and the final audio engineering. everything else is them from top to bottom, making their art 100% *them*.
Amazing artists.
That's *incredible* I am so glad I've found VoicePlay!!! I can't wait to listen to more of their work!
@@VetMedCorner as ericturner7824 said, Huldra has her own YT channel where she does tons of background videos and compilations from their social media. That channel is the best place to find out information on Voiceplay members (and a ton of fun too, thank you Huldra!)
There have been changes in the lineup over the years. The current members are Geoff (jeff) Castellucci (Powerhouse bass...human subwoofer, with 5 octave range and amazing hair) Eli (Elly) Jacobsen ..Little bald rockstar tenor who could sing circles around any rock singer... Cesar De La Rosa ..Sassy baritone/tenor with the voice of an angel and all the mischief... and Layne Stein, Vocal Percussion voodoo master with a beautiful singing voice when you get to hear it! Layne and Geoff split the arranging about 50/50 and Eli does most of the lighting etc. The 5th member is always a guest at the moment. Previously there was Earl Elkins who left a couple of years ago. He has a brilliant super-high tenor voice and we all miss him SO MUCH! J None joined the navy, but sings with them still whenever he is on leave. There have been others as well...Tony Wakim who left about 5 years ago and was replaced by J. None. Its fun having so many guest singers! Just go with the changing faces and voices as you fall down the rabbit hole. You can't go wrong with Voiceplay!
Thank you for such a wonderful explanation of the group! Everything makes way more sense now! Now I have to try remember who is who for next time 😅
You were correct, it is pronounced Jeff, he is the bass supreme. Layne is the beatboxer, Eli (pronounced Ellie, like jelly) is the bald one, he is tenor and then Cesar is baritone and the newest of members. All of them have vast vocal range. Geoff can sing 5 octaves. Geoff and Layne went to high school together and were in choir together and started Voiceplay. To help confusion, Earl was with them for years but retired from the group a few years ago. J.None was a member for awhile but is currently serving a term with the Navy as a musical performer. Him leaving created the fifth spot open. Since then they have had music friends fill in, they match whoever fits the song best. They all are from Orlando and have worked in Disney and Universal as performers. They have been nicknamed the theater kinds of a cappella, you can see why.
Thank you SO much for helping to explain who is who and who is considered part of the group! I really appreciate it ☺️🙏
@@VetMedCorner Hulda Draco is a fan who did a video that shows the various evolutions VoicePlay has gone through since they began in 1997. It's a great resource to get a handle on who's who in VoicePlay, which is admittedly challenging when you first get to know them.
Thank you, I will have to go and find that!
no its pronounced geoff not geoff
You forgot about Tony!
Finding people reacting to VoicePlay for the very first time is my new hobby of this summer 😉To answer more "help with the confusion" questions: VoicePlay was on the 2014 season of "The Sing-Off"(along with Home Free). But they were already putting videos on RUclips as early as 2012... Back then, their line-up was Geoff Castellucci (Jaw-Dropping Bass), Layne Stein (Mind-boggling vocal percussionist), Baritone Tony Wakim, High Tenor Earl Elkins Jr,, and second tenor Eliezer (4 syllables pronounced ELL-ee-EE-zer -- "Ellee" for short) Jacobson. Those are the guys you'll see in their earliest videos on RUclips.
Tony Wakim got bitten by the video production bug, and left singing in the group in 2016, so he could devote more time and energy running the video production company PattyCake Productions (he and Layne Stein are actually co-owners of the business together), where VoicePlay films almost all their videos. So Tony really is still part of the group. He's just behind the camera. After Tony left, J. None came on to be their baritone.
As others have said, Earl Elkins left for private reasons in 2020, and has not been replaced, so they've been filling out their fifth voice with guests (in their videos, the guest is almost always in the middle). J. None joined the U.S. Navy Choir in 2021, and Cesar de la Rosa (playing Tio Felix) joined a couple months later. J. still comes back as guest when he's on leave, and is their guest singer in their most recent video.
Most of the arrangements are done by either Geoff or Layne, and Geoff's wife Kathy is their production manager. Final audio mixing is done by Ed Boyer, who also mixes for Home Free.
Recommended: "Just Sing" -- a video put out during the first COVID lock-down, with everyone joining in remotely. It's a collaboration between VoicePlay's then-current and former members, colleagues, friends and family, and if you turn on closed-captions, you'll see everyone's name, and how they're related to the group. Also, it's a fundraiser for a musicians' health charity. And it's a real mood-lifter.
Thank you so so much for taking the time to explain all this to me! It's super helpful 🙌😻
Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole! A little history: VoicePlay formed in 1997 as a male quintet. Geoff (bass) and Layne (beatboxer) are the last remaining original members, forming the group when they were still in high school. In older videos you'll see a really buff guy with a high tenor voice; that's Earl, also a founding member. Eli (short for Eliezer, the bald tenor) joined a few years later. You'll also see J. None in earlier videos. Sadly, Covid disrupted the entire music community, and VoicePlay was no exception. Tours had to be canceled, their lives put on hold, and although they tried to do social distance videos ("My Mother Told Me" and "I Will Survive") as a musician, I can attest... it sucked, and even in 2023 it's only slowly picking back up. For personal reasons, Earl left near the beginning of Covid. As the pandemic dragged on, in 2021 J. None decided to take a leap he had been thinking about for years: to join the Navy as a lead singer. This allowed him to perform live music again and serve his country. It's a 5-year tour, and VoicePlay is keeping the 5th spot open for him to return. (He's the guest in their newest, "In the Air Tonight" and in "Friends on the Other Side" among many other songs since his departure.) In the meantime, they hired Cesar as a baritone (the sassy Puerto Rican singer).
So they've had lots of members come and go over the decades, each bringing a new flair, new sound, and steering the group into new genres, like J. None rapping or Cesar singing in Spanish (or here, using his natural Latin accent as opposed to his usual American accent). The diversity in voices, styles, and genres means there's a song for everyone. If you like traditional acapella, "True Colors" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" are lovely 5-voice harmonies, no beatboxing, no post-production effects. If you like to rock out, "Dream On" or "Carry on Wayward Son" are classics. If you enjoy a little stage performance, "Oogie Boogie Song" and "Hoist the Colours" use elaborates sets and costumes. (Pretty much a VoicePlay specialty!) If you like Disney, there's no shortage of songs: Moana, Little Mermaid, Hercules. (Disney loved their music so much, they've invited the group to play at Disney World). If you like Halloween, they are THE acapella group for spooky songs and create at least one Halloween song per year, like In the Hall of the Mountain King or most of the songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Well, that's more than enough to help you pick a few you like. They really are a fun group, good for a mental health break.
In the video, you asked who is our favorite voice. Picking a favorite singer in VoicePlay is even harder than picking a favorite acapella group between VP, Home Free, and Pentatonix. Each is unique and can't really be compared to the other, besides personal preference. (I mean, I'm a little biased toward the stage show element of VoicePlay due to my music history, but I wouldn't say the others are less talented... oh no! Just my own preference.)
1) Obviously, Geoff stands out right away with that insanely low bass. He's got the lowest modal voices (singing in your chest and head voice) of the 3 big acapella groups. Tim Foust of Home Free can growl deeper, but only in shows, not studio recordings. Tim has recorded down to a C1 in growl (so really close to Geoff) and Avi Kaplan (formerly of Pentatonix) has hit a E1, both have G1 as their lowest chest voice, whereas Geoff's lowest chest note is D1 and he recorded a mindboggling B0 (2nd white key on a piano) in "Halo" and "Valhalla Calling." Geoff's use of subharmonics to reach those basement notes was unique when he first began to use them, but he put out a video teaching how to sing like that, and super low singing became a TikTok challenge over the past 2 years! As far as I know, the only singer to match his B0 in a professional recording (and not some TikTok) is a 17-year-old Egyptian prodigy bass singer named Marwan who is in the Bass Gang. (They are another acapella group you may want to check out some day... if you can imagine 4 super-low bass singers! Their version of "Mad World" broke my old headphones, haha!)
2) Eli has worked as a voice actor and sang in a rock band before joining VoicePlay... and it shows! He is a rock god in disguise, and when he's allowed to release that inner power.... oooooh boy! "Nothing Else Matters" really shifted the group to use his gritty rock voice more, and the newer songs have been a huge evolution, partly because, after Earl left the group, Eli needed to reach the higher parts he had always covered, partly... I think they realized, the fans LOVED that gritty side. He has changed the most out of all the members. Sure, Geoff can go lower than he could 5 years ago, Layne learned new sound effects, but Eli grew a mustache and took on an entirely different personality. His range is also scary. In stage shows, he covers bass for Geoff, and then suddenly he's belting high notes that some women would struggle to hit!
3) Then there's the newest, Cesar. I think we still haven't seen his full potential, but what we HAVE seen.... wow! He has so much emotion in his voice, from making you giggle like in this song, to making you want to cry like "I Can't Make You Love Me." He brings in so much sass and silliness, flamboyance and fun, which is perfect for a group that doesn't want to take themselves too seriously and instead just enjoy making music together.
4) I'm going to count J. None even if you didn't see him here, because we see him as still part of the group, just away temporarily. His voice is smooth, full of soul, warm butter that melts you, the king of runs, but his stage presence is not to be underestimated. His acting skills are fantastic. The Navy is lucky to be "borrowing" him.
5) And finally, there's Layne, the beatboxer. His range is the widest (potentially), he has gotten even lower than Geoff with various vocal tricks like Ingressive Phonation (singing while breathing inward, we heard him do it at the very end with his little closing line). Yet when he sings naturally... I think any VoicePlaya agrees, he has the most angelic voice of them all. When Layne sings, we fall silent to listen, because he's their secret weapon to hit us in the feels... his voice, AND his violin! (Yep, musical instruments can be allowed in acapella, under the right circumstances.)
Well, this turned out to be a right essay! Sorry if it was a little too enthusiastic, but this group and the VP community helped me emotionally over the past few years, and I get excited to see people discover them for the first time. I hope at least some of this will help you along the way. Now I want to go check out some of your videos on cats. (Also, a reminder to myself, my kitty is late on her vaccinations!)
I *loved* the novella. Thank you so very much 🙌☺️
I trained as a classical pianist for a decade or so, and that has influenced my love for all music and, recently, really diving in to the a capella world.
I'm so very appreciative of all the fans who are so generous in sharing their time and passion to teach me! I can't wait to react to another VP masterpiece!
I hope you find the feline videos helpful! I have taught myself, from scratch, every single thing so forgive the awful editing etc in the early videos. The information is still solid, but I cringe at the rest of it now 😅
@@VetMedCorner From 'Scratch"? Pun intended?
I *adoooore* puns and try to sneak them in whenever I'm able to!!! You caught me!!! 😻🤣
VP fan and fellow veterinarian! VP has a great catalog covering multiple genres, always putting their own spin on their music. I'm looking forward to more VP here!
Hello! I love 'meeting' colleagues who also love music 😻 I'm so glad you found VMC! If you have a suggestion for a VP song for me to listen to in the future, don't hesitate to make a recommendation!
@@VetMedCorner There are so many, but here are a few of my favorites: Dragonborn Comes, Valhalla Calling, Wicked Medley, We're Good, In the Air, and the Greatest Showman. Geoff also has his own channel. I'm about to log on to do a couple hours of CE, but I'll definitely check out your vet posts too.
Thank you so much 🙌 I've added the suggestions to my list of future video topics!
The vet med videos are targeted to be for clients, so if you have a topic that you'd want me to cover, I'm happy for suggestions on those sorts of videos too!
Enjoy your CE! I just did an hour last night on cardio and respiratory disease!
I think you would really love listening to their 'Valhalla Calling', and 'My Mother Told Me', both songs are viking-esque and My Mother Told Me is like a precursor to Valhalla Calling. Geoff will melt you brain in that one!
Oooo sounds absolutely incredible!! Thank you, I've added them to my list!
As far as groups go, VoicePlay has to be in the top three. Enjoy the VoicePlay rabbit hole. It is a great ride.
I'm so grateful to everyone who has made such excellent recommendations as I'm loving exploring all the incredible groups I'm being introduced to!
Top one actually. Pauses are understandable but........
J none is a former regular, but he's on deployment with the US Navy. He occasionally returns when on leave, and his place is being kept open.
Can't pick a favourite voice in this song. Geoff's bass is so full and rich, Cesar manages humour and delicacy at the same time, Eli is a real powerhouse tenor when he lets loose, Layne is so smooth and lyrical the few times he actually sings (and his beatboxing is phenomenal), and Ashley has a lovely mezzo--soprano (I think?) voice that soars above the rest...I wouldn't want to go without any of them in this song.
They are such an incredibly talented group! 🥰
VP doesn't have a bad video, but favorites are: Hoist the Colours, Warriors, Bang, Queen in 5 Minutes, Nothing Else Matters, Golden Hour, Valhalla Calling, Dream On, Seven Nation Army, If I Were a Rich Man (also with Ashley Diane), Little Mermaid Medley, and absolutely The Wicked Medley!
Thank you so much 🙌
Geoff is amazing, he will melt your brain with some of the low notes he hits in some songs. Would recommend checking out more of their stuff.
I'm pretty sure I had to retrieve my jaw off the floor a couple times! It was a wonderful surprise and I can't wait for more!
Hi Dr. Em! So glad you've discovered VoicePlay! They have everything from Disney medleys to Broadway (Wicked and The Greatest Showman medleys), from classics like Bridge Over Troubled Water, Unchained Melody to Carry On Wayward Son, Dream On, Nothing Else Matters (a Metallica cover!) and everything in between! Aother emotional one that will really get to you is their cover of 'I Can't Make You Love Me', featuring EJ Cardona of Voctave (yet another amazing acapella group!)..😊
These recommendations sound amazing! Thank you 😊
Yes, they have both members and guests that come and go and the list is far longer than you saw. For future reference Eli rhymes with Jelly. The constant members are Geoff (bass), Eli (tenor, rock god) and Layne (vocal percussion, baritone)
The guy who switches to same outfit is playing the shape-shifter. Thats why hes in the green shawl and changes outfit.
I couldn't stand a cappella or theater until discovering VoicePlay. Being a bass myself, you'd think I would gravitate toward Geoff, the bass, but no, I find Eli (pronounced to rhyme with jelly), the bald tenor, is the best voice in the group. Geoff is a unicorn, however, on top of being an extremely low bass, he can actually sing nearly as high as Eli; having a 5 octave range.
Eli has a wonderful voice!
I can't believe how high Geoff can reach - that shriek sure was something 😅
I'm so grateful for the recommendation of VoicePlay, I truly enjoyed this first foray into their music and can't wait for the next one.
You might want to check some of Geoff’s solo music he’s put out. He’s done one for Halloween the past few years.
Well, looks like you got the rundown of the history/members. I'm here for more VoicePlay and Geoff videos. I always say that, with them, you can't go wrong. Just pick something, sit back, and prepare to be wowed. 😁
I most definitely was wowed! I'm pretty certain I had to pick my jaw up off the floor a couple times! 🥰
@@VetMedCorner They have that affect on people. 😁
These guys are amazing
At 1:01 - There are four people in the core of the group. And then, they have featured performers who join them in various songs.
Eli is not Eliza, it's Eliezer, so he shortens he name to Eli, pronounced like ellie. Geoff (bass) and Layne (vocal percussion) have been singing together since middle school along with a now ex-member Earl who can be seen in older videos, He left in 2020 for undisclosed personal reasons. Other members have come and gone over the years but they are currently four, taking on guests to make up the five. This extra is often J.None who was a full member until 2021 when he left to sing with the US navy. He comes back when on leave to become a temporary member again. Certain songs call for a female voice and they have a wide selection of amazing female friends to call on for that, as here.
Welcome to the VP rabbit hole! As well as the Geoff Castellucci dive. I’m subscribing to follow your journey. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
Oh wow! Welcome to VMC ☺️ I'm definitely looking forward to my next VP video already!
I do want to warn you though - most of my videos are vet med related, as I want to give people research based, best practices, info that helps them care for their pets. About once/mo I do a fun video where I react to some a capella music! If you decide that's not right for you, I absolutely understand
@@VetMedCorner As I am currently without a pet, I will probably only come watch the music. I would previously have been interested, however my pet of choice was not the norm (bunny), so I probably would not have watched all that regularly. Doesn't mean I can't enjoy checking out whatever you might post anyway. I do love dogs and I could use to learn more about interacting with my nieces' cat. So we'll see.
That's absolutely fair!!!
I just interviewed an exotics focused veterinarian to make a video (it actually might turn into 2... We had a lot to talk about! Lol!) about the basics of rabbit care and the common medical issues to watch out for! Those will be coming in the next few weeks!
I am so happy to welcome you along and hope that you enjoy VMC 💜
@@VetMedCorner I appreciate you covering bunnies. People don't really understand how different they are. I feel so bad for the Cage Bunnies, when House Bunnies can be so very fun and affectionate. On the other hand, most people also don't understand just how fragile they can be when they get upset or scared. Too many folks see them as something like having a hamster.
Absolutely! And that's a large part of what we discussed! Most of them are kept in enclosures that are unacceptably small and so I'm hoping to spread accurate information to people about what rabbit husbandry actually looks like!
I love Voiceplay (and all the boys. They are all so fun and cute! 😁☺️💜)
I'm so very happy to know about them now! I'm definitely a fan!
@@VetMedCorner if you love bass, then check out Geoff's own channel and his covers like sixteen tons and other. And Voiceplay has so many great videos and songs, I think you will fall in love with them. ☺️
One of their Patrons Huldra Draco......has put together some videos, explaining the history of VoicePlay over the years, from Original members, members who left, replacements, strong 5 person group, to changes in personnel in recent years.....if you watch their video of the song Just sing, you get an idea of people they have collaborated with......strap in on the rollercoaster, that is Voiceplay......down their rabbit hole you go......good luck.....>^^
I'm strapping in! I can't wait!!!
It's a wonderful rabbit hole to go down!! ❤❤
I'm loving it so far!!!
How funny you put up the Rhianna reference- if you missed it, the bgv (background vocals) after the word "umbrella" continue - "ella - ella- eh" .🤣🤣
Voiceplay is known for putting in all kinds of Easter eggs like that. 😊
Also Geoff's costume change shows he's Camillo, not Bruno.
I totally did miss that - I'm gonna have to go back and listen closely!!!
I put that in because every single time I say that word 'umbrella' my brain continues with 'ella ella eh' even though I don't say it aloud 😂
They are the absolute best...so talented and funny
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Love your face when Geoff hit you with that first low note. It's like MIND BLOWN, heheh
He truly did shock and surprise me in the absolute best way! I loved my intro to VP soooo much.
@@VetMedCorner If you haven't looked it up yet, try listening to a song called My Mother Told Me... they do a fantastic job with that one.
Thank you for the suggestion 🙌 I've added it to my list!!!
right now they are 4 people and they are geoff, eli, cesar and layne.
VoicePlay are really amazing. And yes, they've had five full-time members in the past, but since Earl left the group in 2020, they have never been at a full five members. They even had a period where the member JNone left the group to join the US Navy Choir. Since completing boot camp, he's been back many times, thankfully, but he isn't a permanent member by any means. Cesar joined the group after JNone's departure, and he has brought a lot of wonderful energy to the group. Still, they will rotate through guests, so that they've got five members in any given song.
What's even more wonderful is that their bass singer Geoff, has his own solo channel as well. He's done a lot of amazing work there. He isn't strictly acapella on his channel, but rather, he does videos where he will layer himself several times within the video, appearing as multiple people. I highly recommend his recent cover of I See Fire as one that he does a particularly powerful job, though I'm still partial to his covers of Sixteen Tons and House of the Rising Sun.
I hope you get to explore more of their videos, both on your channel and in life in general!
I'm absolutely enjoying VP! Thank you for all the info, I definitely have to check out Geoff's channel too.
One of my absolute favorite demonstrations of their talent is in the hall of the mountain king, by Grieg. Yes, a song with no words... sung by an accapella group.
Ooooo that sounds incredibly intriguing! I've added it to my list for a future video. Thank you
So Voiceplay is fluxuating with members. the original five used to be Geoff, Eli, Layne, Earl, and Tony.
Then tony left and J.none joined the group and then earl left and Cesar joined.
Then j.none left and now it's currently 4 members witht he 5th always being a guest.
Cesar de la Rosa - Tenor
Eli Jacobson - Bariton
Geoff Castellucci - Bass
Layne Steiin - Percussion/Tenor
I loved your appreciation of this. It is truly a delight. On their Disney related pieces, they don’t change it up as much as they do in other pieces. Most, if not all of them, worked at Disney and I think that they think that’s untouchable. (I LOVE their Little Mermaid Medley. )
While Geoff (bass) does have a great sense of humor, the prankster of the group is Layne, the beat boxer. When they added Cesar Geoff said it was because he fit in with their special brand of dumb.
To see something where they’ve taken a song you’ve heard before and made it their own, try the cover of Aerosmith’s Dream On, Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters, or there a recent cover of Phil Collins In the Air Tonight.
The lineup has indeed changed over the years, but you have to remember that some of them have been together since middle school (early 90s). Geoff Castellucci, the bass singer, Layne Stein, beatboxer, and Earl Elkins Jr (high tenor who is no longer with them) all met in middle school. In high school they started competing locally and that’s when they met (tenor) Eli (pronounced Ellie) Jacobsen who went to school in a nearby town (and competed against them😊.)
After high school they issued their first album released in 1997 under the name 4:2:Five. I cannot remember the other member but it was Geoff , Layne, and Earl. In the early 2000s Eli Jacobsen joined them as a permanent member after touring with some rock bands.
Around 2010 their beat boxer, Scott Porter, left to pursue an acting career. At that time, Layne who had been the baritone, switched to beatboxing and Tony Wakim joined them until about 2016. When Tony left they added J None as baritone. In 2020, Earl, their laser high tenor, left and that spot has yet to be filled.
In 2021 J was recruited by the Navy to sing with them and they were able to add Cesar Delarosa to the mix.
They’ve always had a lot of featured artists (almost always placed in the middle). Sometimes it’s because of the song needing a different kind of voice.
Ashley has done a couple of songs with them including several of their minis which are on a separate channel. The most frequent collaborator is Rachel Potter who has been in close to a dozen productions with them.
In the video when Ashley’s line got stolen by Geoff (with the flower petals) he was portraying Camilo the Shapeshifter. Most of the time he was channeling what he thought Bruno would be like. But then he portrayed Isabella, the perfect flower child and that’s why the costume change. (When you re-watch, check out everybody’s expressions including Ashley’s when he steals that line🤣.)
There is an absolutely hysterical video of Geoff and Ashley dancing in their matching outfits(even the pink shorts!!) It’s on Instagram and it’s the second picture in the page so you have to swipe. But it is well worth going out there to check because it is so darn funny.
Here is the link: instagram.com/p/CarDla3um1q/?
Okay, I’m done😂.
I absolutely loved reading all of this!!! Thank you 🙌
I've been so wonderfully surprised and delighted by the kind welcome from all the VP fans. I have added your recommendations to my list for a future video and am very much looking forward to learning more about the group!
I LOVE Voiceplay! Would definitely recommend their Wicked Medley as its one of the best things ever, but everything they do is top tier and im sure the comments can recommend more as well! Welcome to the VP rabbithole btw, the Mad Hatter has tea if you need any while appreciating their wonderful work! Lol
This Wicked Medley has been recommended by a few people, I definitely need to check it out! Thank you so much for the kind welcome 💜
@@VetMedCorner ☺💜
I apologize. All of us VoicePlay/Geoff Castellucci fans are laughing at you. Not in a mean way. We are all just saying, “you just wait”. Welcome to the rabbit hole. You’re in for a great ride. Laugh, cry, lust, be amazed. I think they are the best thing on youtube but i’m biased. ❤❤
I can't wait 🙌🙌🙌
(And laugh away! I don't take myself too seriously! I welcome the community!)
At 6:42 - Geoff is supposed to be dressed as the shape-shifting cousin, so his complete change of outfit makes sense.
I am a sucker for that deep bass sound. Also, he was not the one I expected that sound to be coming from. So amazing. Yet another group that I'm going to have to listen to more. I have never seen the film that the song is from, so this was my first time hearing the song.
I definitely enjoyed Encanto, but this was not my fav song from the movie. My fav song is called Surface Pressure, so if you check out the movie make sure to keep an ear out for the other songs!!!!
I'm also super excited to listen to more VoicePlay! I'm so glad I could intro the group to you too! 💜
@@VetMedCorner agreed on Surface Pressure. the lyrics of that song really hit home and were so deep and raw.
💯 it's so good
Wow! you are a vet? I recently lost my standard poodle. It has been real hard for me. He was way to young to die. Anyway, Voiceplay is my favorite group! They do any genre they so choose and are fabulous at all of them. Welcome to Voiceplay!
Yes, I am a GP veterinarian for dogs, cats, and occasionally some exotics/pocket pets (like rabbits, birds, ferrets, snakes etc)!
Most of my videos are research based, best practices info to help people care for their pets but once/mo I do a music reaction as a fun, mental health break! I'm so glad you found VMC! Welcome ☺️
I'm so very sorry to hear of your immense loss 💔 standard poodles are amazing dogs, and he sounds like he was wonderful! I hope that you are kind to yourself as you grieve.
@@VetMedCorner Thank you and nice to meet you. Yes he was a sweetheart. Not great around other dogs, but a lovly companion for me.
I do see a lot of people have given great background of the group for you, but just a small hint Voiceplay ALWAYS credits everyone in the description of the video. So if you see anyone you don't recognize or are curious as to who did what as far as aranging lights anything it will be in the description
That's a wonderful thing for them to do!!! Thank you so much, I'll have to keep an eye out for the credits in the next one
This was a delight! Subscribed, and looking forward to mental health breaks as well as the regular content.
Thank you 😊🙌 this means so much to me!
Welcome to the VoicePlay rabbit hole
Thank you 🐰
Apparently my main mans is cosplaying the shapeshifter character, that's why he stole Isabella's drip for his line
As everyone has already told you about VP i guess i dont really need to go into that much detail, but i will tell you, Geoff does have his own channel (Geoff Castelucci) where he does bass covers of songs that are really good, so i would recommend them.
As for voiceplay songs, to recommend a few i would have to say Hoist the colours, Oogie Boogie Song, My mother told me and Enemy. 4 amazing songs, all different types and genres and each one performed in such a fun and entertaining way and the first time you see the videos and hear the music, its always extremely surprising but really enjoyable. VP are masters of blowing your mind with vocals.
Thank you so much for the recommendations! I appreciate it ☺️
Hoist the colours is my favorite of theirs but everything is gold. Others I may suggest are the little mermaid and Moana medleys,and of course oogie boogie man from nightmare before xmas
I highly recommend watching their cover of the Oogie Boogie song from Nightmare Before Christmas. It was my first experience with them and to this day is one of my favorites. It also really highlights just how amazing Geoff is.
A few people have recommended that one! I'm definitely going to have to check it out - thank you!
@@VetMedCorner My pleasure! I'm a huge fan of theirs and love to suggest their songs to others. Speaking of which, Valhalla Calling is another must watch. J-None came back as their guest singer there and it's mind blowing.
I'm super excited to keep exploring their work. All the fans of VP have been so welcoming and informative, I'm so grateful!
@@VetMedCorner Well, welcome to the family! I suggest you pace yourself on your trip down the VoicePlay rabbit hole or you'll find yourself dealing with some sleepless nights. 🤣 It's too easy to binge watch their videos.
You should follow. Jeff, he has his own music that he does on his own. He usually does a four-part version of himself in his songs? But man, are they good? You'll definitely hear some bass
That sounds *incredible* I definitely need to check his channel out!
The Theater Kids of A Capella :D
There have been a few changes in personnel. The guys are still one singer short so they have guest singers come in and they are fabulous!
I kinda like the rotating guests idea! It keeps things fresh/interesting and brings a neat variety!
I'm sure someone else has explained this: currently, Voice Play has four permanent members: Geoff (which yes, is pronounced "Jeff") the bass, Eli (his full name is Eliazar, so its pronounced like "eh-lee and not ee-lie) who is the bald gentleman, Layne, who is the vocal percussionist, and Cesar, who is the youngest of the group. J None (his actual name is Jesse Nunn) is on sabbatical with the US Navy right now, but we hope for his return. Most of the other names are former members who left for one reason or another and were replaced to reach the current lineup. Though special mention should be made for Tony Wakim, who went behind the scenes pretty much permanently and is now one of their primary producers.
Pretty much everything they do, though, is with a guest vocalist (at least until and/or if J None comes back permanently). These are usually plucked from a list of regular collaborators. Ashely Diane, Deejay Young, Omar Cardona, Rachel Potter, Lauren Paley, and Jose Rosario Jr. have all done multiple collaborations with the group, and many people think (and I admit I am one of them) that any one of these people would make a fine replacement for J None should he decide to not come back.
I really appreciate the explanation - thank you 🙌
Most other reactors mistake Geoff's part as Bruno's... In truth he is channeling Cameleo - the shape changer.... Bruno hadn't been introduced in the movie yet.
That's an excellent point!!! Thank you!
@@VetMedCorner that's just a small example of the level of detail that they put into each performance... I started following Pentatonix, then Home Free and was "WOW'd" by their intensity... When I discovered Voiceplay, I quickly realized how far they would take things... After watching and listening to each performance, I'm STILL finding little Easter Eggs that they put into their performances. It's hard to have a favorite with them, but their "Phantom of the Opera" and "Running up That Hill" covers are AMAZING.
The group has gone through vsrious members over time. Typically, they are a 4-person group with a featured guest totaling 5. Standard current members are Geoff, Layne, Cesar, and Eli, with some reoccurring guests. Geoff has branched off and also has his own personal page as well. They typically release once a month, which keeps them very busy.
Once a month?!??? Wow! That's impressive!
Yes, Geoff is pronounced "Jeff". There have been a number of different members in Voice Play. Currently there are four members: Eli (pronounced "Ellie" like "Ellie Mae" in "The Beverly Hillbillies"), Cesar, Geoff, and Laine. Laine is the beat boxer, Geoff is the bass. The most recent former member is J None, who left the group to serve in the Navy. Earl left and was replaced by J None. So right now, they have four members and have a lot of featured performers (both male and female). Voice Play is the most theatrical of the a capella groups. Their most recent, Valhalla Calling, features J None (former member) and it's really great! Hoist the Colors is also great. One of my favorites, though, is Oogie Boogie's Song from "Nightmare Before Christmas" feature Geoff. I also love their "Little Mermaid" medley!
Thank you for the info - I appreciate it! And all these recommendations sound fantastic! I've added them to my list for future videos ☺️
Slight correction. Earl was NOT replaced by J None. J None replaced Tony. J None and Earl were together in the group for 2 years before Earl left. Before they could replaced Earl, J None also left, leaving them with 3 members, and Caesar replaced J None, bringing them back to 4. No one has replaced Earl yet.
Ah, gotcha! Thank you!
@@catwhowalksbyhimself Yes, you're right. My mistake.
Please check out the “Ringmasters” Barbershop group’s version of “ The Bell’s of Notre Dame”
I'm not familiar with this group! Thank you so much for the recommendation - I love learning about new groups!!!
Geoff is playing Carmillo the shapeshifter. :)
It's so clever!!! I love it!
Im sure you will get plenty more VP recommendations, so let me suggest another artist. Colm Mcguinness is an amazing solo artist that does an amazing job.
Not sure on the type of music you are looking for, but he recently got into Disney covers with Strangers Like Me, Hellfire, I'll Make A Man Oit Of You, and Be Prepared. He also does stuff like What Could Have Been, Burn Butcher Burn
Thank you so very much! I'm always looking for new artists too!!
Voiceplay rox. Geoff castellucci (pronounced jeff) does his own solo work. They have a bunch of soundtrack covers.
Recommendations are as follows but certainly not limited too:::: if I were a rich man/girl (also features ashley who kills it in yhat song too)
The medley's little mermaid and moana, respectively (features rachel potter who absolutely nails the Disney princess voice), friends from the other side (featuring j-none who left to go into the military but still does stuff with them when he is free), and rounding off the Disney corner go the distance.
Lmao: I think that's 🤔 a good jumping off point. Oh! Geoff does bare necessities solo. It's sooo cool.
I truly appreciate the recommendations 🙌 I can't wait to check them out!
You asked, "who is your favorite singer?" That's easy!! The answer is.... Yes.
💀 that's pretty much it! They are all incredible!
xD the easiest way would be to look into the "more info" under their videos, there are all the participants listed :D
Oh goodness! 🤦😂
Thank you for telling me for the future!!
welcome to the voiceplay rabbithole
Thank you! I'm excited to be diving in!
I enjoyed your reaction and there are so many more. I'd recommend "In The Hall Of The Mountain King", "The Little Mermaid", "Wicked", "I Can't Make You Love Me", "Hoist the Colours" from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Vet question for you, I just about bobcat "fever" from Lone Star ticks and dog ticks killing cats after having been infected by a tick bite but weeks after the bite. Is this true? I have feral colony of about 20 on my 77 acres. I have one old Bengal ~15 yrs old, and 8 babies kidnapped over a course of about 11 yrs. Most of them spend the day outside around my camper and the ones I've turned into tame cats come in at night. I'm down a hillside, hidden behind a couple thousand trees, and about 600 ft from the road. I keep kitty kibbles in a large pickle barrel and feed all of them in the morning with added soft food, and 2-4 kibble servings from early afternoon til 9pm when I gather my few into the camper for the night. We have ticks - I have ticks that pick of me and whichever cat that will tolerate me getting ticks off. I alternate Frontline, and Advantage on my cats, ferals won't let me do that, but even so I suspect I need a herd of guinea hens to eat up the ticks. Are they as dangerous as the article said. What can I do about it? Thanks.
Thank you for the recommendations!
Yes, ticks can carry a number of different diseases and the specifics will vary significantly based on where you are geographically located. As a result, you need to ask your local veterinarian about which specific tick species are around where you live and, therefore, which prevention options are going to be best for your specific situation.
@@VetMedCorner Thank you, I will check with my vet. I'm in north Florida, west of Tallahassee, and I do have the Lone Star ticks although I saw a different one today. I just had never heard of the bobcat fever and was concerned.
Voice Play are THE best acapella group. But if you like your bass...then I strongly suggest looking at the solo RUclips channel of Geoff Castellucci. It is phenomenal 😊😊. Love the reaction and welcome to the rabbit hole that is Voice Play.
Thank you so much!!! I don't always focus so much on the bass, but for this song it was really catching my attention - Geoff is incredible!
Thank you so much for the lovely welcome ☺️
For some reasons, the comments I left under this video keep disappearing, but it's ok, others have already given you the informations I had put in those comments. 🙂
Here's the link to the video, by Huldra Draco, that makes the history of Voiceplay since the beginning, when they were called 4:2:5 to pretty much the present day: ruclips.net/video/R6WxCwHnebI/видео.html 🙂.
Also, others have mentioned that Geoff has his own channel, and well, THAT is another rabbit hole in its own right. 🙂
Just subscribed in anticipation for more Voiceplay AND Geoff... See you next time! 🙂
I really appreciate the link! Thank you 😊
Just so you know, most of my videos are research based, best practices information to help people care for their pets, but I do these sorts of reaction videos once a month to have some fun! If that makes you decide this isn't the best fit for you, I completely understand!
@@VetMedCorner Thank you, I noticed it, I'll try it for a while and then I'll decide. 🙂
Geoff the bass has a huge 4 octave range. Best seen in Oogie Boogie song
Actually, he uses five octaves pretty well.
You need voice play little mermaid it's cool and Geoff castelluchi solo work big bad John enjoy
Please do voiceplays version of oogie boogie song from the nightmare before Christmas!!!!
Ooooo that sounds incredible! I've added it to my list for a future video!
Is it just me or does cesar( i tink thats his name) look really much alike the husband of the girl who could change weather😅
Thanks 😊😉.
You are welcome! Thank you for commenting - it means a lot 😊
Welcome to the Voiceplay rabbit hole🐰
Thank you! I'm truly enjoying the lovely and kind welcome from all the fans!
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You're very welcome 🤗.
Yes. We all love Voiceplay and are happy and proud of that.
Reactors also have mentioned that their subscriber count went up rapidly when they started reacting to them.
Which is true because we love watching people react to them. They are extremely talented and very unique.
They definitely seem to be exceptional!
I do tell people that most of my videos are research based, best practices info to help people to care for their pets, and then once/mo or so I do a fun mental health break video and react to some a capella! As a result, I may not be the best fit for all the VP fans... But I love music and want to have some fun so I really enjoy putting these videos out!
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Gotcha.
This version seems slowed down from the original
I didn't slow anything down!