Metal Fan reacts to Voiceplay- Nothing Else Matters Cover
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This was a genuine pleasure to watch, listen, and react too. Thoroughly enjoyed this cover. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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“He’s a walking instrument…” Yes! Such a fun reaction, thank you.
Exactly. Layne is all that and some more of that.
Geoff's arrangement is genius! Everybody's performance is brilliant! There's nothing VoicePlay can't do musically. They're amazing! ❤🔥
You don't have to be a huge metal fan to appreciate this one. I know the song, it's impossible not to. But I'm not a metal head. When they announced the premier I went back and listened to it, twice through. I was thirsting for Eli's grit - we all know that metal edge he gets when he wants to - and when he went off I lost it: then vioLayne stepped in and I just burst into tears. So beautiful. All of it. And that was the topper that put me over the edge. This is my new favorite, hands down.
People may say "Oh they had to bring in an instrument," but how many Metallica songs do you hear and think "I bet a fiddle would be perfect here." And yet Voiceplay made the violin work in a Metallica cover. Mad props to each of them for their talent and skill in pulling this off. Great reaction. Loved every minute of it.
That's exactly why I love VoicePlay. Some other band like Pentatonix or whatever would've probably changed the song to the point where it's unrecognisable. These guys usually sing fairly close to the original in terms of grit where it's needed, harmony (with some surprises to be sure but usually welcome ones), and soul. They even sing in the original key most of the time, unless it's adjusted a semitone or two for dramatic effect. They don't need to move it up or down in order to hit the notes more easily, since they have unlimited range. Geoff can go lower than a grand piano, so the bass register is always covered, Eli can belt literally any note (I'm talking Chandelier levels of high, all that while shouting like a rockstar, just look up their Valhalla Calling cover), and Cesar and other guys (J, Earl, Omar, Anthony, etc. depending on the year) can cover the falcetto if needed. There are some songs that can be adjusted a bit, like when Geoff did a cover of Misty Mountains Cold and moved it down a semitone I didn't mind. Others, especially rock songs, lose the nostalgic feel if messed with too much. It's probably just me and my duckling syndrome, but when I listen to a song for a while I remember the way it sounds. I don't have perfect pitch or anything, but my ear is decent enough where it can pick up on the difference in tonality. Imagine Nothing Else Matters in like Fm or D#m, I would lose my mind. These guys keep most of the arrangement intact, like the intro and stuff, but add fun little additional harmonies and throw in a bunch of intertwined voices. When J belts "never cared for what they do" in the last chorus, Cesar and Eli repeat the lyrics delayed by two bars and harmonised differently, but it's a cool addition and it doesn't change the song too much. These guys aren't simply showing off without giving a crap about the song like some other a capella guys do (I have literally heard some barbershop type band sing a great melancholic Cm song in like D9 or whatever major jazz key they went for, can't remember, it was horrible), VoicePlay actually give a lot of soul.
Eli was a lead singer in a rock band before joining Voiceplay
That's awesome, I didn't know that, but you can definitely hear it.
Corageous to try the unexpected= VP
True to the original, yet taking their own twist = VP
Building up a song= VP
These guys never disappoint! 💥💥💥
Another reactor was complaining about j's lack of grit. But I think that added a more emotional tone to the song that really makes this cover so amazing. And Geoff's intricate bass line which was subtle throughout just anchored the song. We all love elis rock grit. The emotion in this song is just off the charts
Not everyone has a voice that fits grit.
Geoff nailed this arrangement. #Violayne!!! was the perfect addition.
Part of my background has been transposing and arranging music from many genres to fit high school bands and their instruments. I can tell you right now, this arrangement from Geoff is jaw dropping. I know this song very well and hearing what he did to make the voices match the original instrumentation is insane! The intro and outros aren't perfect to the original, but it would take more than 5 people to meet the need for completely mirroring the Metallica instrumental... and then, the logistics would take away any fun of doing this cover. I feel Geoff did just the right amount of omission, while adding more to the original bassline to make this absolute a cappella perfection. Don't even get me started on Layne's heartfelt violin solo; that, too, took a little bit of work and practice to get that solo to this level on a violin.
Absolutely
@@1MannzOpinion some people say it's cheating to use an instrument but since Layne ( VioLayne ) used his violin in Warriors, the bass player from Pentatonix started using the cello in some of theirs.
@@marshayoung9387 Yep. And one of Pentatonix's guests was Lindsey Stirling. Love her. All the groups agree that at times they need an instrument to complete the sound. I'm all for it :-)
Great reaction! This song broke most of the reactors who watched it. Especially when they brought out VioLayne! Voiceplay is definitely something special
I like all kinds of music, so I was familiar with Metallica and this song. Had no idea how much I needed an a cappella version of it in my life, though. It is exactly this kind of daring that places VoicePlay above all others in my opinion- real art is never created without some risk involved; pushing the boundaries of what's been done, or assumed possible, is a very real element. VoicePlay don't just sing amazingly. They create vocal art.
Enjoying your enthusiastic reaction to this one. I've had so much fun watching reactors go nuts over this one.
Thanx !!
Loved your enthusiastic reaction, perfect! I'm running out of words to describe this masterpiece so I'll just say, Geoff is a genius arranger and they all sounded superb! 😊👍💜
Couldn't agree more and thanks!
No, believe me, I get it. 😄 I was never a huge metal fan, but NEM is one of those songs it was virtually impossible not to know and love back in the day no matter who you were or what you listened to, and it's held up magnificently over the years. I won't say this cover is absolutely perfect. There are things I could nitpick, but it hit all the most important notes (literally and figuratively) and showcased both the song itself and the guys' voices and skills superbly. Loved your reaction!
It just brings me so much joy to see people appreciate and love Voiceplay! And I LIVE for reactions to Layne’s violin in this particular video!! Thank you for this reaction!!
Had so much fun doing it. Thanks!
I listened to Metallica's original right after this video and I do love the original, but Voiceplay killed it in this version, it is so good, it is one of my favorite covers of any song ever made and they did it with their voices and one other instrument, Layne's violin.
I had never heard the song, so right after I watched the video, I went to listen to the original. Voiceplay has introduced me to some music I'd never hear otherwise.
Pausing for comment, fine, but you really don't have to with VoicePlay. They never block their videos. They pay all the copyright royalties of songs they cover, and aren't tied to a record label. In fact Geoff has said that they will make a cent from Boy Bands in Five Minutes because all the royalties they had to pay will never be covered. Almost all reactors have been blown away by this, it's a measure of Geoff's genius in arranging that they find that fine line you mention. Can't remember whether you've seen their cover of Dream On, another good rock cover.
Great reaction. I don’t mind the pauses at all because you have something to contribute. And that’s why we prefer some reactors over others. I have no interest in watching somebody listen to the song making faces and not adding anything of value. So when a reactor stops and the song ends up being 2-3 times as long,if I’m getting something out of it, I figured it was time well spent.
I do not care for metal bands at all, but I had faith in VoicePlay so I went to check out Metallica‘s song. I still don’t care for metal, but the song is amazing.
You said “never, in my imagination, would I have thought an a capella version of Metallica would work “
I thought:” never, in my imagination, would I have thought an a capella version of Metallica would become my favorite of theirs“
I think that they captured the spirit of the song without trying to imitate the band. And it’s something I try to remember- they aren’t doing a cover of Metallica song, they’re doing a cover of a song the Metallica did. They’re not trying to be Metallica. They are just trying to present the song in a whole new way. And it works. Wow does it work! 🤯
I love how Layne switches from vocals to beatboxing to the violin, back to beatboxing and then back to vocals. And that last note on the violin bled right into the vocals perfectly.🎵🎻🎶
One thing about the pauses: if you stop at a pretty pivotal moment, think about rewinding just a little so that we don’t lose that continuity. Believe me, we don’t mind hearing something a second time!
I try to be mindful of when I stop. I try to time it during natural pauses in the song, but I definitely could rewind a bit more often when i do. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the awesome comment as always!
Just watched this quite a while after you reacted, so sorry I didn't watch it sooner, but that "doesn't really matter...", 'cause this was delightful. I am regularly astounded by these talented gentlemen and I've been listening for quite some time. What gives me a thrill is watching the reactors...and you did not disappoint,sir. I watched Metallica after this one, and as you said, Geoff arranged this to showcase each one's style and voice which is why I think this was so successful. They paid homage to the great Metallica while doing it with respect to their talents. Great reaction...a happy man is a joy to watch😌
So glad you enjoyed the reaction. This may be my favorite Voiceplay cover!
Great reaction!!! Thank you very much!!!
One of my favorites, glad you enjoyed!
They killed it!!!!
You said, "How are they going to bring that together right here?" Ummmm.... Meet Voiceplay. 😄 Trust THEM, and they will give YOU a vocal masterpiece! Guaranteed. Great reaction!
Your enthusiasm and appreciation for both Metallica and VoicePlay is so great to see.
Thanks, I would love for them to cover more metal genre songs. This rocked.
@@1MannzOpinion You're welcome!
Had to say something about Eli. He was in a metal cover band before voiceplay and might still sometimes with them that is one of the reasons he sounds so great on these metal covers
I love that they kept the somber tone of the song. I've heard covers where the artist COMPLETELY changed the tone. This isn't metal, but Voice Play clearly respects this song.
One of my favourite things about VP, they always respect the original changing just enough to showcase their own talents!
Been a headbanger since Jimi Hendrix and all the precursors to today's metal sounds. This is one of my faves by Metallica. Combining Metallica and Voiceplay seems like a natural fit because they are both innovative and creative. Great reaction!
This is one of my favorite reactions to this! And we haven’t even gotten to Layne’s little surprise yet...
Really appreciate that.
Home Free is my favorite a cappella group, with VoicePlay coming in a veryclose second. Both groups dropped an amazing new video on Friday the 13th, Home Free's being the title track of their all original (well, 12 of the 14 tracks anyway) album So Long Dixie. While I love the song and I love HF's video, this one outshines it, totally blows me away every time I watch it. It's been a hoot watching reactor after reactor get their minds blown over that beautiful high vocal note just as VioLayne kicks in. I'm saving up for a possible Home Free show this summer and my wallet was pretty empty for this month but I said the hell with that and got this and Metallica's versions to add to my "out and about" playlist for when I go out.
Layne also plays the violin (along with J. None) in their Warriors video. Other than a few VoicePlay Minis, this is the second video J. None has been with the group since joining the navy. The first was Friends on the Other Side. I heard they had to delay this one a bit, waiting for him to get leave. Well worth it!
This is beyond impressive. Great reaction!!
thank you!
VoicePlay doesn't copyright reactors. They love their reactors!
They do copyright them. They copyright claim. But they dont copyright block.
@@huldradraco either way. Reactors don't have to constantly stop or not show the video.
Oh yeah, I've been a Metallica fan since the late '80s, and this cover absolutely blew me away.
This is one of my favorite covers from VP #Violayne was just beautiful. No one does it like VP. Bet you're glad I recommended them for you. Love your reactions you always make my day
I played Metallica's original and this back to back and it was amazing. I think they did a fantastic job.
I love your reaction! I LOVE Metallica! I grew up listening to them, we (my brother, sister, and I) used to literally go to sleep listening to Metallica’s Black Album. They are my my safe space, which might sound weird because just looking at me, I don’t look like I’d listen to more of the heavy metal stuff, but if I’m stressed or upset or can’t sleep even they always help center me, and level me out… I guess it has to do with the heavy beat? Idk but I absolutely adore them and hold their music really close to my heart (we grew up surrounded by so many genres of music my playlists would surprise most of my friends, jump from country, to show tunes/broadway to heavy metal/classic rock, to Disney, to dubstep/ICP, to Big Band… the double takes and confused looks 😆) I think that’s why VoicePlay is such a great fit for me they also love so many different styles of music too! I’ll admit I was a little hesitant to listen to this one, the song is so important to me but they did an amazing job with the song. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and got so excited like I did when I first heard it.
The only suggestion I have about pausing is when you do I recommend you jump back a bit (or to the beginning of that section of video) just so you don’t miss any thing, they do so many amazing things that can be so fast and it can be so easy to miss amazing super quick moments. I personally like seeing reactors get excited and rewatch sections of the video. And talk about their opinions that’s why i watch reaction videos💛 so rewind, rewatch, talk! I enjoy hearing and seeing what others think about music I love💛💛
(wow that one got away from me, I got excited… sorry)
No apology necessary, I love reading comments. Remembering to rewind after pausing is something I've been working on in my more recent videos. I think I just get excited and forget to sometimes. 😅
@@1MannzOpinion literally the next video, you mentioned that you had seen some comments mention something about backing the video up, and you were trying to remind yourself to do it. And I was like… oops, well guess I didn’t have to say anything. Maybe, he won’t notice. You did. Sorry hun, you’re doing great. I’m all caught up on VP though so 👍🏼. ERB the next rabbit hole. I know those are going to be fun 💛
@@AuntMimi- 😂 Enjoy!
Very few metal songs I like, but I do like this one and VP did absolutely rocked it. Fantastic!!!
I have always loved Metallica since they was formed (yes i am that old ) But Voiceplay does honor this one so much.
Yes I am also a huge Voiceplay fan too, but they does not go as far back.
Mostly listens to prog rock and metal, but yes, Voiceplay snug up on my list. 😂👍
Thank you for reacting to this. 👍
I'm so GLAD you pause "so much". This is exactly what I do when I see them for the first time too
Thanks! I just try to be as genuine with it as possible.
This thing's been on constant rotation in my playlists since the premiere. These guys are legit!
couldn't agree more
Eli used to lead a Metallica cover band which is probably what helps him have that gravel/strain on his voice
Well...I am one of those rare people that had never heard a Metallica song. I saw Mothers of Invention, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Queen, Steppenwolf, Blood Sweat and Tears and more, an assortment of country, but had steered clear of what I thought was screaming, loud, mess. When VoicePlay came out with this, I was willing to listen but with reservations...listened to the 3 times in a row, went and found Metallica and listened there too. Boy I was wrong. It was good. Went back to VP and found the similarities and the homage that VoicePlay gave to Metallica for this. I know Geoff had written in the guitar solo toward the end for Layne but at the last minute he opted for VioLayne, Layne and his violin which could not have been better. Wow. It's riding high in my top slot and I've heard it over 65 times in the last week. I'd love to hear Metallica's opinion of this.
oh we understand, lol. I've played this like 30 times a day for 2 weeks straight now 🤣🤣
I've already listened 3 or 4 times 😂
@@1MannzOpinion 😂
Love your reaction! Thank you 😊!
It's called a VioLayne.
I am a huge metal head. The word that comes to mind is reverence in how they treated that song. I've never wanted to know what a group thinks about a cover of their song. I so want to know what Metallica is thinking. I listen to Pentatonix first and foremost and then home free and this was my first voiceplay and I think I have to add them to my playlist. At first I couldn't listen to Carry On Wayward Son because of Supernatural. It is The Unofficial theme song for Supernatural. It has always been part of my top three songs. Loved your excitement.
I have a done a few reactions for the other two groups as well if you're interested they are in my acapella reactions playlist. Huge supernatural fan also so i understand 👍
Dead on reaction! I can now say with absolute confidence that Voiceplay can do pretty much anything but opera. And next time out they’re going to do something that will somehow erase that final exception. All the stuff I thought just wouldn’t work in acapella-they’ve blown it out of the water.
Well, we all know that they can orchestral works (Hall of the Mountain King), so opera is only logical..
@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 I’d have fun watching them try, anyway. Peter Barber would have a heyday telling us how it’s not opera, too. LOL.
The way you talk about the rock'n'roll grit in his voice makes me curious... Have you heard disturbed singing the sound of silence live on Conan? He adds just the right grit to it. It's so good.
Yes I have. I was a huge Disturbed fan growing up. Love that cover. David kills it
Huge Metal fan Huge Metallica fan. Here for every bit of this!
Lol, I’ve been following them for three/four years now. I’m at that point you mentioned. I’m like “Well, yeah, it’s amazing. It’s VoicePlay 🤷♀️”
That’s why I’m a part of their Patreon. (and…I get all the MP3s). Their music is irresistible and the other stuff we see as Patreons is hysterical.
They’ve done the Patreon preview of their next one. Not metal, but still rock. They took a song I was dead neutral on and made me love it. Because of course they did.
Geoff has said repeatedly that they won’t do a song if they can’t find something new to bring to it. I think that makes them stray further away from more obvious choices. And that’s something else I love about them.
Loved watching your reaction to this wonderful cover!
"He's a walking instrument!"
Me, knowing what's coming: :))))))
😂
New subscriber here! 👋 I think they really slayed this one. So unexpected, so many WTF moments, and it was quite a journey from start to finish. It’s official. They can cover anything. Lol. Great reaction! 🙌
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
My main musical taste tends to be what you might call the edges of rock - folk rock & metal, symphonic metal, prog rock, that sort of thing. But I love VoicePlay and Home Free too, which doesn't quite fit the pattern, so...? Anyway, this is awesome, and it prompted me to go listen properly to the original, which is also really good, so win-win! Good reaction, subbed.
Awesome reaction to an amazingly awesome song.
Metallicapella is the Nickname for this.
Voiceplay and VioLayne has broken many reactors.
This is their best by far. My favorite. Can't get enough of it.
You should check out their new minis. All with J None...
World's Smallest Violin.
Anti-Hero.
Made You Look.
Chili's Baby Back Ribs.
They just filmed another video Monday. Geoff said its not as good but they did it anyway😂.
Violin/Fiddle. Depends on the style of music they are used to play.
That's why they are called different in different areas.
Baby back ribs is so fun! Only mini I play back often
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That and World's Smallest Violin.
Awesome, I'll look into them!
Carry on my wayward son is another one to check out from VoicePlay. Great reaction.
Check out my acapella reactions playlist, you should find it there! 👍
@@1MannzOpinion I must have missed it when I did my run through of Voiceplay reactions. I will go back and take a look. 😊
@@heatherdivine To be honest I had missed it somehow when I added my reactions to the playlist. When I read your comment, I checked and noticed it wasn't there and added it. 😂
Can we just appreciate what you said there...
"They can't keep up with Metallica with just their voices, so they had to bring in a violin."
If anything, that's MORE of a compliment to VoicePlay.
Not a metalhead. Didn't have it in my house growing up, but I loved Metallica specifically from the first time I heard one of their songs. Seeing your reaction and DeadGrl Superstar's reaction make me wish I'd grown up with it more. I enjoyed it and Layne and Eli absolutely killed it. But it was way more powerful seeing the reactions of people who are deeply into this genre of music.
Never too late to get started! Glad you enjoyed the reaction 👍
This rocked, didn't it? Have you heard their covers of 'Dream On' by Aerosmith and 'Carry On My Wayward Son' by Kansas yet? If not... you definitely should!
I have reacted to both. They are in my acapella reactions playlist if you want to check them out. 👍
I am a rock fan, but much earlier than Metallica. But I’ve found that there isn’t much of anything VoicePlay (particularly Layne and Geoff) can’t do if they set their minds to it.
Love Metallica and VoicePlay, and this cover is great. Would like to mention Van Canto, that has been doing a cappella metal for a long time, including Metallica.
Its like how people, the first time, shot at Zak for hearing about him fiddling the solo in Sandman. Then they heard it. And never again said a word.
Awesome reaction- thanks!
In my opinion the violin is another voice and they only use it sparingly. Someone on another channel said they cheated but I think they're just picky.
Should check out their version of Oggie Boogie
Have you seen their "Dream On"? Look out for the power trio.
I have, it was one of my earliest VP reactions. You can find it in my acapella reactions playlist if you're interested!
Metallicapella. ROCK ON!
😂 perfect
It sounded in the beginning you were wary of VP pulling it off but you kept an open mind! A very few metal heads went into the reaction that they would not like VP because you don't touch Metallica. Even they had to admit it was good but would not say great. If you liked this try Wayward Son, Warriors and Dream On by VP. Each one of VP brings something to the table in every song. Geoff who arranged this one and Layne who basically split arranging duties are masters at their craft. VP is the hardest working group. From arranging, to lighting, staging, directing, costuming, technical background, they do it themselves. Mixing sounds they do hire it out and some makeup. I look forward to the future of this group!
I thought it was awesome and I have reacted to all three of those, go check out my acapella reaction playlist!👍
Will do! Glad to have found you!
IMO, Eli is like A Cappella’s answer to Chris Daughtry. (sp?)
I see it!
How many more times did you listen to it for the rest of the day tho? 😄
Been a Metallica fan for years and Voiceplay fan for three, and they simply astound me with their arrangements and skills!!
If you're intrigued by acapella, check out 'if only' by Hiss, Alexinho, Colaps and River' - be interesting to get your reaction 👍
I'll look into it!
Great reaction!
They do a cover of Aerosmith's Dream On and Kansas Carry On Wayward Son that you got to hear they are amazing at it
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Have you listened to their version of “Dream On?”
I would love to hear what Metallica thinks of this.
Those low notes! OMG!
You don't need to pause for Voiceplay btw
Nice commentary. Friendly advice...pause the songs at the end of each chorus instead of in the middle or a random spot. I think you're missing a lot of the build-up each chorus brings when you pause mid "build".
I appreciate it. I know it can be annoying but one of the best ways to fight copyright is by breaking up the song. I've avoiding it completely a few times by pausing frequently. I try to find convenient moments to do it during natural pauses but it unfortunately doesn't always work out that way. I'm working on doing better though or at least backing up more to get the full effect of big moments when I can.
One string solo was replaced by another. I don't see anything wrong with it.
Don t stop Eli in middle of build up
It s so frustrating !!!!!!!!