One of the really cool things about Voiceplay is that they do so much of the non-singing work themselves. Including arranging all of their own music (they do hire occasional assistance for some guest artists, especially when the feature female vocalists). Most of the arrangements are done by Geoff (the bass) or Layne (the beatboxer), though Eli (the Tenor 2) has started flexing in that arena lately as well. This particular tune was arranged by Layne and Eli, and yeah, they nailed it. Since you enjoyed Omar Cardona, Voiceplay did do one other song with him as a guest - Superstition (originally by Stevie Wonder). You may want to check that out.
Omar's brother EJ is featured on Voiceplay's cover of GO the Distance and is a member of Voctave. Rect to Voctave's ..Oh Come All Ye Faithful. EJ sings the lead and his voice is awesome.
the fun thing about the Voiceplay guys, is that all of them have a much bigger range than their "label" in the group. Geoff is actually a baritone, but mainly sings bass and also has no problem going all the way up to tenor with his 5 octave range. Eli is the tenor, but also has a beautiful baritone range and can even sing some bass. Layne is the beatboxer, but also is a great baritenor and also plays violin, and he can also do some bass notes. J. None is the baritone but can also do tenor and bass, and plays the violin. Oh, and ALL the guys can actually do a fair bit of beatboxing :D
Geoff has claimed he is a baritone with a bass range, but I disagree, wholeheartedly. I have ran his normal speaking voice through a spectrum analyzer and it averages around 77Hz, or about Eb2; the average bass singer only reaches E2 (Geoff's normal speaking voice is lower than what the average bass singer can even reach singing), and their normal voice frequency is up around 90Hz.
@@laundrygoddess4, my main instrument is guitar, but I also play piano, cello, violin, viola, double bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, glockenspiel, and pretty much anything else that isn't driven by wind-power or reed. Once you play one stringed instrument, keyed, tuned instrument with notes in a row, they can all be learned; they are only different disciplines and tunings... with modern stringed instruments being tuned in 4ths and bowed instruments in 5ths.
Really enjoyed your honest reaction and breakdown! I love this one by VoicePlay - such a unique cover. They just released a cover of Queen's song "You're My Best Friend", which is also excellent. I recommend checking that one out!
Geoff does make it seem effortless. He doesn't strain to hit the lows. When he does hit them, he can go right back to any of his range in a completely smooth and clean fashion. That's taken a great deal of practice. Heck, if you listen to some of their early songs and then now he's gotten noticeably better. The same goes for the rest of the group. Eli didn't seem to get as much chance to shine until Earl left and now.....
I love this cover, and it's really cool that you recognized Eli already, he is so talented and has such a wide range. He also does voices so well too. Geoff is such an easy "gateway" into Voiceplay, he's so talented and they really work his entire range, so he typically impresses first, but then you dig in and really learn just how good every single one of these guys is. So much talent, so much work, and knowing that the vast majority of the work (arranging, editing, etc) of all their videos is all them as well just makes it that much cooler in my opinion. I think because they do most of the arrangements, they know just how to arrange for their set of voices, and even when to push each other which just makes them better and better. Glad you enjoyed this one, looking forward to what you dig into next.
You named off the Trifecta of Acapella groups -- Home Free (fans are called Home Fries), Voice Play (Voice Players) and Pentatonix (Pentaholics). The Trifecta of Basses are Tim Foust (Home Free), Geoff Castellucci (Voice Play) and Avi Kaplan (formerly of PTX). All 3 have 5 Octave ranges, although Tim's is almost 6 at this point. Are there other Acapella groups and Basses out there? Of course. But, these are the best of the best. Enjoy :)
Slight correction - Omar Cardona is the guest tenor. His brother, EJ Cardona, is in Voctave, and was the guest tenor for their cover of Go the Distance (another great cover).
Geoff has some Q&A’s on his RUclips channel. Also some of his tips and tricks. Really great solo stuff there too. Great breakdown. I totally got the low tuned slap bass reference. He does sound just like that.
Eli can actually sing bass, baritone and tenor. His chest range goes from B1 to E5. 3 octaves and 5 semitones! Geoff's chest range btw is F#1 to B4. Also 3 octaves and 5 semitones... J None's (nearly 3 octaves) and Layne's (3 octaves and 3 semitones) are also just mind blowing xD
One thing to note, in almost every Voiceplay video, the featured singer starts in the middle. Also, Earl isnt with them anymore. So, from left to right Geoff Castellucci (Bass Beast), Eli (pronounced Eh Lee) Jacobson (Tenor, Arrangement), Omar Cardona (Guest Tenor), J. None (Baritone/Tenor, we miss him), Layne Stein (Vocal Percussion, Arrangement, Producer)
Omar's brother EJ sings with Voctave ( 11 member acapella group) . He sings lead on OH Come All Ye Faithful and has an incredible voice. Another acapella rabbit hole.
voiceplay always brings in so much Joy ................... for me... for them... There are an other amazing und funny Interpretation of Superstition also with Omar Cardona
If you want to hear one of the best covers of “Creep”, listen to Brian Justin Crum’s official video (in black and white) of the full length version of this song. He was bullied growing up and this is a truly touching rendition. His vocal abilities and breath control are amazing. It gets me teary every time I listen to him sing and he makes me really feel the song (notice the tear drop running down his face at the end of the video). I look forward to seeing your reaction to his video and I am a fan of your reaction videos (especially PTX … I love Mitch as well).
Members: Geoff (bass) Eli (Tenor) (it sound like "Ellie" tho) J. None (Baritone) (He just left the group to go to the Navy) Layne (Beatboxer) (The guy in the far right) Some suggestions are Warriors, The Little Mermaid Medley, Moana Medley, Boy Band Medley, Queen in 5 minutes, Can't help falling in love and Survivor ft. Home Free
Lovely reaction. Vocal Percussion/ Beatbox is Layne Stien. Described by Geoff as "spitting disgusting things from his mouth:". Nice. To be fair, he is also a good singer in the bass/baritone range. Warriors is great though not strictly acapella as you'll see Layne and J.None adding violins.
VoicePlay was on Sing-Off back in 2014 or 15 and did a routine that is called Road Trip. I didn't see that you had reacted to it and thought you might get a kick out of it.
Haven't heard you in awhile so I'll put some more VoicePlay and Geoff solos. Nothing Else Matters (Metallica - Chicago heard VP do this and invited them to share the stage with them in NJ for Chicago and Friends last November), In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), Creep (Radiohead), Valhalla Calling (Miracle of Sound), Hellfire (Hunchback of Notre Dame), their post-apocalyptic trilogy - Warriors (Imagine Dragons), Dream On (Aerosmith), Seven Nation Army (White Stripes), Black Hole Sun, Sleeping in the Cold Below (Warframe), In the Hall of the Mountain King, Classical Chaos, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Drunken Sailor, Whiskey in the Jar, and Geoff Big Iron, UnShaken, Misty Mountains Cold, I See Fire, Song of Durin, Imagine, Wicked Game, and so many more great ones. You react and I'll listen!
Love your reactions, Geoff and Layne together create an insane base, Eli has a great range, will miss J None's soulful, velvety voice and I miss Earl's screeching tenor. I wonder who they'll bring in now
A lot of acapella groups would have taken the melody line and built chords on it. Voiceplay actually vocally reproduces a lot of the instrumental lines.
I keep trying to listen to Voctave but usually can't hear anything except the sopranos screaming in my ears. Any suggestions where they're more toned down so I can hear everyone else?
@@MetalGuyReacts Please do a reaction video of Voice Plays cover Dream On originally by Aerosmith. Voice Play knocks this one out of the ball park as well.
@@MetalGuyReacts Geoff just dropped a new on on 12/29/22. Please do a reaction video of it " Till Then " . His super low & extra smooth bass + the slow jazz he does is fantastic.
There isn't a weak link in the group, and that is a huge part of what I love about them. Even when they team up with people, they just completely blow the whole thing out of the water. I'm in the group of people who are going to be shattered when JNone leaves the group... I'm still recovering from Earl's departure. I do think that Deejay Young is shaping up to be a good new standing member of the group, I just need to see him in something more theatrical to put the full seal of approval, but I'm willing to give him the chance for that.
Can you react to Marceleto Pomoy when you get a chance please? Singing The Prayer on the wish bus if possible - if you haven't already heard him, you'll be in for a bit of a shock! ( a nice shock! 🤭)
Stunning. I am so glad you ran this one. I like it much more than the original. If you haven't already, check out their cover of Imagine Dragons' "Warriors. Geoff's drop at 1:56 is ridiculous: ruclips.net/video/DNh6_XubM2A/видео.html
I would like to know what you think about Loïc Nottet, a singer and dancer from Belgium. His most popular song is "Million Eyes": ruclips.net/video/68EnJITH-5Q/видео.html and another recommendation is "Mr/Mme" (his only song in his mother tongue French, but the video has English subtitles): ruclips.net/video/DS8Hkf_aOr4/видео.html
They did a Great job here! The Bassline and the Vocal Percussion are Great! Love Love Geoff, but some of his Bass Drops are not necessary! Sadly two in this song alone!
@@mandyconway9692 I'm not saying that it's Geoff's decision, I'm just saying that I believe they are not always necessary and detract from the song! Don't get me wrong I adore him and love his voice, even his speaking voice!
Or maybe they do it because it plays to the audience that specifically comes to hear those drops from him. To each their own, but I don't think any of it was unnecessary, just their signature stamp.
@@chelliespider I get that! Thanks for your response! I'm not a hater! I do think that it can be done Great as they did in "Your My Best Friend" the Queen Cover! Great is better IMO but I get to each their own however I am stating my opinion!
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
One of the really cool things about Voiceplay is that they do so much of the non-singing work themselves. Including arranging all of their own music (they do hire occasional assistance for some guest artists, especially when the feature female vocalists). Most of the arrangements are done by Geoff (the bass) or Layne (the beatboxer), though Eli (the Tenor 2) has started flexing in that arena lately as well. This particular tune was arranged by Layne and Eli, and yeah, they nailed it.
Since you enjoyed Omar Cardona, Voiceplay did do one other song with him as a guest - Superstition (originally by Stevie Wonder). You may want to check that out.
Man, I’m so going to miss J None. I can’t believe he’s leaving. But cool that he’s joining a Naval Choir or something in the Navy. Go Navy!
Layne and Geoff are the dynamic duo of rhythm. J and Eli are phenomenal at harmonies and runs
The beatboxing in this is insane. But then, so is everything else.
Omar's brother EJ is featured on Voiceplay's cover of GO the Distance and is a member of Voctave. Rect to Voctave's ..Oh Come All Ye Faithful. EJ sings the lead and his voice is awesome.
you nailed it... Geoff describes himself as often performing the role of "human bass guitar" for Voice Play
the fun thing about the Voiceplay guys, is that all of them have a much bigger range than their "label" in the group. Geoff is actually a baritone, but mainly sings bass and also has no problem going all the way up to tenor with his 5 octave range. Eli is the tenor, but also has a beautiful baritone range and can even sing some bass. Layne is the beatboxer, but also is a great baritenor and also plays violin, and he can also do some bass notes. J. None is the baritone but can also do tenor and bass, and plays the violin. Oh, and ALL the guys can actually do a fair bit of beatboxing :D
Geoff has claimed he is a baritone with a bass range, but I disagree, wholeheartedly. I have ran his normal speaking voice through a spectrum analyzer and it averages around 77Hz, or about Eb2; the average bass singer only reaches E2 (Geoff's normal speaking voice is lower than what the average bass singer can even reach singing), and their normal voice frequency is up around 90Hz.
Layne and j both play the violin.
@@laundrygoddess4, my main instrument is guitar, but I also play piano, cello, violin, viola, double bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, glockenspiel, and pretty much anything else that isn't driven by wind-power or reed. Once you play one stringed instrument, keyed, tuned instrument with notes in a row, they can all be learned; they are only different disciplines and tunings... with modern stringed instruments being tuned in 4ths and bowed instruments in 5ths.
Both J.None and Layne play the violin in the song “Warriors”.
@@johndeeregreen4592 But that is his speaking voice not his singing voice. They can be very different.
Geoff is so nimble with his vocals. Up and down through the octaves like a ping pong ball.
Their Moana medley is pretty cool!
My favorite cover ever !! This song is legendary and they did it justice so damn well. I love your reaction !
Really enjoyed your honest reaction and breakdown! I love this one by VoicePlay - such a unique cover. They just released a cover of Queen's song "You're My Best Friend", which is also excellent. I recommend checking that one out!
Geoff does make it seem effortless. He doesn't strain to hit the lows. When he does hit them, he can go right back to any of his range in a completely smooth and clean fashion. That's taken a great deal of practice. Heck, if you listen to some of their early songs and then now he's gotten noticeably better. The same goes for the rest of the group. Eli didn't seem to get as much chance to shine until Earl left and now.....
I love this cover, and it's really cool that you recognized Eli already, he is so talented and has such a wide range. He also does voices so well too. Geoff is such an easy "gateway" into Voiceplay, he's so talented and they really work his entire range, so he typically impresses first, but then you dig in and really learn just how good every single one of these guys is. So much talent, so much work, and knowing that the vast majority of the work (arranging, editing, etc) of all their videos is all them as well just makes it that much cooler in my opinion. I think because they do most of the arrangements, they know just how to arrange for their set of voices, and even when to push each other which just makes them better and better. Glad you enjoyed this one, looking forward to what you dig into next.
Geoff introduced me to Voiceplay, but I subscribed and followed because of Eli. He's simply amazing.
You named off the Trifecta of Acapella groups -- Home Free (fans are called Home Fries), Voice Play (Voice Players) and Pentatonix (Pentaholics).
The Trifecta of Basses are Tim Foust (Home Free), Geoff Castellucci (Voice Play) and Avi Kaplan (formerly of PTX). All 3 have 5 Octave ranges, although Tim's is almost 6 at this point. Are there other Acapella groups and Basses out there? Of course. But, these are the best of the best. Enjoy :)
Layne is the beatboxer. Eli (pronounced Ellie) is the (bald) tenor, J None is baritone, and Omar Cardona was the guest tenor.
Slight correction - Omar Cardona is the guest tenor. His brother, EJ Cardona, is in Voctave, and was the guest tenor for their cover of Go the Distance (another great cover).
@@PiscesintheRain true...texting too fast for my brain...
I love it when Eli goes rocky. He did that in Queen in 5 Minutes.
and he bloody did all that in one breath!
Geoff has some Q&A’s on his RUclips channel. Also some of his tips and tricks. Really great solo stuff there too.
Great breakdown. I totally got the low tuned slap bass reference. He does sound just like that.
Eli can actually sing bass, baritone and tenor. His chest range goes from B1 to E5. 3 octaves and 5 semitones!
Geoff's chest range btw is F#1 to B4. Also 3 octaves and 5 semitones...
J None's (nearly 3 octaves) and Layne's (3 octaves and 3 semitones) are also just mind blowing xD
One thing to note, in almost every Voiceplay video, the featured singer starts in the middle. Also, Earl isnt with them anymore. So, from left to right Geoff Castellucci (Bass Beast), Eli (pronounced Eh Lee) Jacobson (Tenor, Arrangement), Omar Cardona (Guest Tenor), J. None (Baritone/Tenor, we miss him), Layne Stein (Vocal Percussion, Arrangement, Producer)
Yessss! Was hoping you’d do this one. They really rocked this one! 🔥
If you loved this you should check out their rendition of Superstition which also has Omar Cardona in it.
They’re so great! I recommend their cover of “Warriors”!
Yeah, they amaze me always. What a talented group of guys
Omar's brother EJ sings with Voctave ( 11 member acapella group) . He sings lead on OH Come All Ye Faithful and has an incredible voice. Another acapella rabbit hole.
Omar completes Voice Play. Should be a permanent situation. His voice is so smooth.
voiceplay always brings in so much Joy ................... for me... for them... There are an other amazing und funny Interpretation of Superstition also with Omar Cardona
For a Pentatonix live performance, look at their rendition of Born to be wild on the contest show in 2011.
Love Geoffs and Lanes sync in this!
I think my absolute favorite of Geoff is his rendition of Blackbird
If you want to hear one of the best covers of “Creep”, listen to Brian Justin Crum’s official video (in black and white) of the full length version of this song. He was bullied growing up and this is a truly touching rendition. His vocal abilities and breath control are amazing. It gets me teary every time I listen to him sing and he makes me really feel the song (notice the tear drop running down his face at the end of the video). I look forward to seeing your reaction to his video and I am a fan of your reaction videos (especially PTX … I love Mitch as well).
Geoff did some "nice" solostuff.
Like "Headless Horseman" or "16 Tons"
I recommend this to you.
Omar sang with them a while back when they covered Superstition.
Members:
Geoff (bass)
Eli (Tenor) (it sound like "Ellie" tho)
J. None (Baritone) (He just left the group to go to the Navy)
Layne (Beatboxer) (The guy in the far right)
Some suggestions are Warriors, The Little Mermaid Medley, Moana Medley, Boy Band Medley, Queen in 5 minutes, Can't help falling in love and Survivor ft. Home Free
They are top notch on everything!
Lovely reaction. Vocal Percussion/ Beatbox is Layne Stien. Described by Geoff as "spitting disgusting things from his mouth:". Nice. To be fair, he is also a good singer in the bass/baritone range. Warriors is great though not strictly acapella as you'll see Layne and J.None adding violins.
Time for more Home Free. Check out their cover of End Of The Road or Folsom Prison Blues. You can thank me later. ✌️😎
Love Geoff as well, you should check out Geoff's solo songs on his channel as well
As always, came for the "Geoff Face", and I was not disappointed LOL
I come for the Geoff hands.
VoicePlay was on Sing-Off back in 2014 or 15 and did a routine that is called Road Trip. I didn't see that you had reacted to it and thought you might get a kick out of it.
I would like to see you react to “踊” from Ado, Japanese solo singer. It’s like K-POP and also it sounds like an EDM music!
Haven't heard you in awhile so I'll put some more VoicePlay and Geoff solos. Nothing Else Matters (Metallica - Chicago heard VP do this and invited them to share the stage with them in NJ for Chicago and Friends last November), In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), Creep (Radiohead), Valhalla Calling (Miracle of Sound), Hellfire (Hunchback of Notre Dame), their post-apocalyptic trilogy - Warriors (Imagine Dragons), Dream On (Aerosmith), Seven Nation Army (White Stripes), Black Hole Sun, Sleeping in the Cold Below (Warframe), In the Hall of the Mountain King, Classical Chaos, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Drunken Sailor, Whiskey in the Jar, and Geoff Big Iron, UnShaken, Misty Mountains Cold, I See Fire, Song of Durin, Imagine, Wicked Game, and so many more great ones. You react and I'll listen!
Love your reactions, Geoff and Layne together create an insane base, Eli has a great range, will miss J None's soulful, velvety voice and I miss Earl's screeching tenor. I wonder who they'll bring in now
A lot of acapella groups would have taken the melody line and built chords on it. Voiceplay actually vocally reproduces a lot of the instrumental lines.
Layne is the Beatboxer I believe
I think this is better than the original. It is amazing how they make it sound like a full band.
Eli kills it in their version of kiss that one is a must
How many people wish when Geoff came in they did the right thing and just flashed a "The Road So Far....." on screen
Man, you really need to check Voctave!!!! Just try their Disney Showstoppers Medley!!! Trust me you will love them!!
I keep trying to listen to Voctave but usually can't hear anything except the sopranos screaming in my ears. Any suggestions where they're more toned down so I can hear everyone else?
im first? thats a first ... haven't heard this one yet ... rock on
Geoff also does his own songs on his channel :) 16 tonnes is my fave
You NEED to listen my mother told me from these guys as it is amazing !
Already did 😊 ruclips.net/video/5u1AXvAT92E/видео.html
@@MetalGuyReacts Please do a reaction video of Voice Plays cover Dream On originally by Aerosmith. Voice Play knocks this one out of the ball park as well.
@@MetalGuyReacts Geoff just dropped a new on on 12/29/22. Please do a reaction video of it " Till Then " . His super low & extra smooth bass + the slow jazz he does is fantastic.
Would love to see your reaction for 'Steelbladed Avenger' by INNER AXIS! It just came out today.
Eli was the main
You should check out geoff castellucci take me home country roads
There isn't a weak link in the group, and that is a huge part of what I love about them. Even when they team up with people, they just completely blow the whole thing out of the water. I'm in the group of people who are going to be shattered when JNone leaves the group... I'm still recovering from Earl's departure. I do think that Deejay Young is shaping up to be a good new standing member of the group, I just need to see him in something more theatrical to put the full seal of approval, but I'm willing to give him the chance for that.
Wow that's epic
Layne is the vocal percussionist
Have a look at VP's Warriors!
react to maad city by kendrick lamar!! miss your hip hop reaction videos ❤️❤️
Pls get to react to a masterpiece of a metal cover of a non metal song, a very fun one as well: Dream Theater - Tenement funster, the Queens cover
Please add their cover of Unchained melody to your list! 🎵
Can you react to Marceleto Pomoy when you get a chance please? Singing The Prayer on the wish bus if possible - if you haven't already heard him, you'll be in for a bit of a shock! ( a nice shock! 🤭)
Have you reacted to their covers of Dream On and Nothing Else Matters? ❤
Stunning. I am so glad you ran this one. I like it much more than the original. If you haven't already, check out their cover of Imagine Dragons' "Warriors. Geoff's drop at 1:56 is ridiculous: ruclips.net/video/DNh6_XubM2A/видео.html
A young artist you would love is Diana Ankudinova Wicked Game
If you want to hear more bass singers, I can’t recommend Tomi P enough. His cover of hellfire is something different
Please check out 16 Tons by Geoff alone
Feels like Elis song. Did he compose it
No. But I agree that even with VP's typical "all hands on deck" arrangement, Eli OWNS this song!
I would like to know what you think about Loïc Nottet, a singer and dancer from Belgium. His most popular song is "Million Eyes": ruclips.net/video/68EnJITH-5Q/видео.html and another recommendation is "Mr/Mme" (his only song in his mother tongue French, but the video has English subtitles): ruclips.net/video/DS8Hkf_aOr4/видео.html
Loïc is an amazing artist! 😍
Oh, and do Oogie Boogie Song ... it's better than the one in the movie, IMO ...
Check out Home Free's "Butt's Medley"
3:57 "But I hear the voices saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay"
I'm sorry what?
please react to 97 bonnie and Clyde and kim togather
They did a Great job here! The Bassline and the Vocal Percussion are Great!
Love Love Geoff, but some of his Bass Drops are not necessary! Sadly two in this song alone!
Geoff isn't the one that decides when and where to do the bass drops.
@@mandyconway9692 I'm not saying that it's Geoff's decision, I'm just saying that I believe they are not always necessary and detract from the song! Don't get me wrong I adore him and love his voice, even his speaking voice!
@@rogerwest603 👍
Or maybe they do it because it plays to the audience that specifically comes to hear those drops from him. To each their own, but I don't think any of it was unnecessary, just their signature stamp.
@@chelliespider I get that!
Thanks for your response!
I'm not a hater!
I do think that it can be done Great as they did in "Your My Best Friend" the Queen Cover!
Great is better IMO but I get to each their own however I am stating my opinion!