Hoist the Colours by VoicePlay will blow your mind. Geoff, the bass, has a truly amazing version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. He has a 5 octave range. He has some great covers like Blackbird and 16 Tons.
They are incredibly gifted individually, but together are magic. Geoff Castellucci (the bass) has a 5 octave range, and on his own channel does all the vocals for his pieces. His God Rest Ye Gentlemen is completely EPIC!
Their more recent arrangements really show their growth. Geoff (the bass) has a 5 octave range. Eli (with the lead for most of it) has a beautiful rasp. The beat boxer (Layne) is so impressive and just not showcased in this one, his vocals are beautiful and shown in this one. I highly recommend Hoist the Colours and the Wicked Medley.
VoicePlay's arrangements tend to stand out a little from the other a cappella groups; possibly because they write their own arrangements. Layne Stein (vocal percussion) and Geoff Castellucci (bass) split about 99% of the arrangements between them, and while this is a lovely piece, it is nothing like what they are putting out currently. Their recent songs have been mindblowing, both in creativity of arrangement as well as execution. Their lineup has also changed (twice) since this particular video; this was (if I'm not mistaken) right after baritone Tony Wakim left the group, but before J. None joined them. J. None has now also left, and been replaced by Cesar De La Rosa, and before J. left, Earl (the group's high tenor) also departed for personal reasons. So they are currently down one permanent member, but not letting it slow them down in the slightest. Instead they bring in feature singers to round out their number, and always manage to blend in such a way that you'd think they'd been singing together for years.
Yay! You got to Voice Play! Now, after Christmas, hit their Hoist the Colours, If I Were a Rich Man, Friends on the Other Side, My Mother Told Me, Queen in 5 Minutes, Warriors.... you get the idea!
You definitely need to dig deeper into the rabbit hole. This is actually one of their more straightforward arrangements. For a real treat, check out Hoist Colours.
Thank you for including Voiceplay!!! Hoist the Colors is an amazing video to react to. Usually they have a solid five member group but recently had a couple guys leave. Their guest singers are always good too. Please, please continue to explore their catalog!
You didn't mention it so I don't know whether or not you noticed that the guy on the left and the guy on the right are the same guy. That's Geoff Castalucci and he's an absolute freak of nature. He literally has a 5 octave range. He has several videos out where he sings all the parts of the song himself. I mean there will be 3 or 4 of him on stage. Bare Necessities, The Monster Mash, The Headless Horseman, 16 Tons. You might want to check him out. He's great with VoicePlay but he's fantastic on his own too. And, it's interesting to note that Voice Play was on The Sing Off the same season as Home Free.
The bass is Geoff btw. His signature is a beautiful E1 but has a B0 in his repertoire. If you want to hear more of his range there are many options and he even has a solo channel where he harmonizes with himself beautifully. Love what you’re doing, keep it up!
Glad to see you reacting to VoicePlay, Chris; hope you choose one of their “theatrical” songs next, where their beatboxer gets into it! They are great fun, on top of being a great a capella group. Will be interesting to see what you have for us on Christmas Day 🎄 Wishing you a very happy Christmas with your loved ones 🎄
Thanks for adding Voiceplay! My dream is to have Geoff from VP, Tim from Home Free and Avi from PTX doing a song together! They are all friendly with each other and have worked on various projects together so maybe...The earth would shatter!
This is one of their simplest arrangements, an acapella tutorial, made during a time they were one member short but still putting out some videos for their fans. They have way more complex and fuller sounding music nowadays 😎
Oh you just have no idea how creative they are. The bass Geoff and baritone/beatboxer Layne do most of the arrangements. Eli (ellee) is the Tenor in the middle with the runs. They are known as the theatrical a cappella group of the three
VoicePlay are frequently more theatrial that this one, which sets them apart from Home Free and PTX. Their arrangements - usually done by Geoff (bass, with 5 octaves ) or Layne (vocal percussion). I think only one has been arranged by Eli (it rhymes with belly or jelly) he's the tenor in the centre here, and that was their cover of Eleanor Rigby - not often reacted to, incidentally, but it's beautful. Their harmonies are always beautiful and very creative. Try their Can't Help Falling in Love sometime. But for drama, Hoist the Colours, or Queen in Five Minutes :)
This isn’t very well known but they cover one of my favorite Disney songs, it’s from Anastasia called “Once Upon a December”. You should check it out, it was a beautiful haunting song to begin and they took and just went “yeah, let the professionals handle this”
This is actually a video in their partwork series, meant to help folks learn to sing acappella. They also made the arrangement available, I believe. So it's much more achievable than most of their "regular" stuff. This also had the beatboxer singing instead of doing vocal percussions.
Really enjoyed your reaction to Voiceplay. If you want to look at another one for Christmas, react to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas or the First Noel. Or Geoff Castellucci's, the bass, solo (sort of) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. After Christmas - VP - Hoist the Colours, Carry On Wayward Son, Go the Distance, Warriors Geoff - House of the Rising Sun, Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold, Sixteen Tons You won't be sorry, promise!
Voiceplay is amazing! They are by far, my favorite acapella group. You should definitely check out some of their more recent releases such as their "Wicked" medley, "Hoist the Colors", "Carry on My Wayward Son", and "Are You Ready."
Geoff is a bas·so pro·fun·do and has 5 octaves - He alone or with the entire group - they are AMAZING - welcome to the rabbit hole - Merriment and peace this holiday season.
Loved the reaction! Thank you for squeezing some VoicePlay in you Christmas line up! Please do more reactions from their videos! I'm sure you'll love it! They tend to begin their arrangements with a more "conservative" take on the song, and then they twist and turn it... it's always a journey!
This is the first I’ve heard from this group. The bass is impressive (I have heard him before -he does all the harmonies with himself!). I’ll have to hear more, but I wasn’t feeling all the parts; some sounded “wrong” but always resolved beautifully. Loved your reaction, Chris, and I’ve really enjoyed coming “here” every evening to listen to your chosen songs. Thanks for doing this!
You can't go wrong with more Voiceplay. But there is another acapella group Voctave. A mixed choir kind of feel. But really talented and and as incredible as the other three, just different.
More mellow today. But always so good. Appreciate your words of encouragement. That is much needed. Namaste Chris. Blessings to you and your family! Merry Merry Christmas 🎅. Patti
Geoff is INSANE!!!! His bass notes through the mantle of the earth and his tenor are oh so nice. Want your mind BLOWN??? Go check out Geoff's version of the Beatles Blackbird. Love your reactions. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to you and yours. Eli (bald guy) is stupid good too, love his approach and voice.
Hello Chris, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, health and happiness for you and your family. Thank you for all the reactions. Greetings from Germany
Just wanted to thank you because you have introduced me to these amazing singers that I never knew existed and have now fallen in love with. As I said in a previous comment, this Christmas is not one that I want to celebrate but every day I have looked forward to your video with the same kind of curiosity and excitement as I did as a child opening an advent calendar! (I am a 44yr old woman so definitely no longer a child! ) Even though I have known all the Christmas songs/ hymns, it has been such a joy and pleasure to hear these group's own interpretation of them which makes it completely unique and their own. Sorry if I am sounding a bit gushing and O.T.T but it is because I honestly did not think that I would enjoy it as much as I have done, but that is the power of Music isn't it?! Actually with all the insanity that is going on in the world at the moment, Music, for a lot of people, just like a book, is a world that you can dive into and lose yourself for a while and forget all the pain and stress. I hope that, that makes sense and I am not just talking gibberish! So once again thank you so much for your videos because they have really helped me so much, more than I can describe (I did try but I sounded even more like a lunatic than I already have done🤪🤪!!) I hope you and your family have a brilliant Christmas and let's hope that 2022 is a much better year (well let's be honest, it can't be any worse!!) MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE 🎄🎄🎄 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆🎆🎆 🥰🥰🥰💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
Hi Beth. Thank you so very much for your kind words. I am so very humbled and grateful for what you shared. Wishing you all the blessings today, tomorrow and this coming year. Blessings my friend!
I know this is the "end" of your Christmas journey, but you should review Voctave singing 'Where Are You Christmas?" and marvel at their sopranos in particular. You will want to continue hearing them do other things as well
VoicePlay #TheatreKidsOfACappella. Geoff has his own channel that he does amazing Low Bass covers. He just released God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. It's a Geoff Quartet.
Larry, take a peek at the Geoff doing a 4 part harmony with himself in "FAR OVER THE MISTY MOUNTAINS COLD | Low Bass Singer Cover" or maybe "Sixteen Tons" to really enjoy the range this guy has!
Suggestions on VoicePlay videos; Eleanor Rigby, Go The Distance feat EJ Cardona, Man In The Mirror, Superstition and Carry On My Wayward Son feat Omar Cardona, etc... VP and Home Free both came from Season 4 of The Sing-Off; where HF was Grand Winner and VP finished 5th. So they're all friends and even collaborate like Geoff Castellucci [VP bass] arranged ELVIRA for HF. Ciao!
@@larryshair I Appreciate your Unique reactions..Total class!! BTW..We're about the same age! Thank you for the "Young Lady" Remark!" (It made My Bday!)💜
I was hoping you would get them into the A Capella mix. Your are right. It is a shame that it is so late. Even though the Christmas rush is over, I don't think anyone would mind if you back tracked and reacted to a fan favorite, their version of "Oogie Boogie's Song" from the "Nightmare Before Christmas." It is not only 180 and degrees out from this traditional Carole, it shows their strengths both musically as well as strength theatrically!
After Christmas, try their newer stuff... Hoist the Colours is extremely good, and all of their Nightmare before Christmas covers. They're insanely talented.
This is great, but it came out in 2016, and they have come so much further in the last five years. If you don't have time to do a reaction video, at least do yourself the favor of listening to the song Geoff Castellucci dropped this season "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It's extraordinary. I'm not a fan of christmas carols and have listened to it dozens of times.
I just realized that your channel is Larry's Hair...🤦♀️ Your hair is extremely cool. I'm glad that I subscribed as you are very entertaining and brilliant with your reactions and descriptions. Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless you.🎄🙏
You as well, Anna! There's a funny story behind the name. My real name is Chris. My friend's dad is named Larry and we always mess each other's hair up when we see each other. With Larryshair, anyone that wants to email me or write me, they have to run their fingers through his hair via the keyboard...
@@larryshair Thanks but no. Thats why I havent been here that much. To much pain in my body. But I will keep fighting. Thanks for noticing. Thats really sweet
This is very early Voiceplay. To see just how far they've come, look at their latest, The Dragonborn Comes, from the Skyrim game. Or my favourite, Hoist the Colours from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Hoist the Colours by VoicePlay will blow your mind. Geoff, the bass, has a truly amazing version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. He has a 5 octave range. He has some great covers like Blackbird and 16 Tons.
Yes please. Hoist the Colours is my absolute favorite of VoicePlay, it's awesome.
They are incredibly gifted individually, but together are magic. Geoff Castellucci (the bass) has a 5 octave range, and on his own channel does all the vocals for his pieces. His God Rest Ye Gentlemen is completely EPIC!
Their more recent arrangements really show their growth. Geoff (the bass) has a 5 octave range. Eli (with the lead for most of it) has a beautiful rasp. The beat boxer (Layne) is so impressive and just not showcased in this one, his vocals are beautiful and shown in this one. I highly recommend Hoist the Colours and the Wicked Medley.
Absolutely Agree 👍 with these recommendations!
VoicePlay's arrangements tend to stand out a little from the other a cappella groups; possibly because they write their own arrangements. Layne Stein (vocal percussion) and Geoff Castellucci (bass) split about 99% of the arrangements between them, and while this is a lovely piece, it is nothing like what they are putting out currently. Their recent songs have been mindblowing, both in creativity of arrangement as well as execution. Their lineup has also changed (twice) since this particular video; this was (if I'm not mistaken) right after baritone Tony Wakim left the group, but before J. None joined them. J. None has now also left, and been replaced by Cesar De La Rosa, and before J. left, Earl (the group's high tenor) also departed for personal reasons. So they are currently down one permanent member, but not letting it slow them down in the slightest. Instead they bring in feature singers to round out their number, and always manage to blend in such a way that you'd think they'd been singing together for years.
Yay! You got to Voice Play! Now, after Christmas, hit their Hoist the Colours, If I Were a Rich Man, Friends on the Other Side, My Mother Told Me, Queen in 5 Minutes, Warriors.... you get the idea!
You definitely need to dig deeper into the rabbit hole. This is actually one of their more straightforward arrangements. For a real treat, check out Hoist Colours.
Yay! I’ve been waiting for you to discover them. They are the theatre kids of a cappella and cannot be left out. Their Wicked medley is amazing
Thank you for including Voiceplay!!! Hoist the Colors is an amazing video to react to. Usually they have a solid five member group but recently had a couple guys leave. Their guest singers are always good too. Please, please continue to explore their catalog!
You didn't mention it so I don't know whether or not you noticed that the guy on the left and the guy on the right are the same guy. That's Geoff Castalucci and he's an absolute freak of nature. He literally has a 5 octave range. He has several videos out where he sings all the parts of the song himself. I mean there will be 3 or 4 of him on stage. Bare Necessities, The Monster Mash, The Headless Horseman, 16 Tons. You might want to check him out. He's great with VoicePlay but he's fantastic on his own too. And, it's interesting to note that Voice Play was on The Sing Off the same season as Home Free.
Monster Mash is soooo awesome! 💖
The bass is Geoff btw. His signature is a beautiful E1 but has a B0 in his repertoire. If you want to hear more of his range there are many options and he even has a solo channel where he harmonizes with himself beautifully.
Love what you’re doing, keep it up!
Glad to see you reacting to VoicePlay, Chris; hope you choose one of their “theatrical” songs next, where their beatboxer gets into it! They are great fun, on top of being a great a capella group. Will be interesting to see what you have for us on Christmas Day 🎄
Wishing you a very happy Christmas with your loved ones 🎄
You as well ; )
Thanks for adding Voiceplay! My dream is to have Geoff from VP, Tim from Home Free and Avi from PTX doing a song together! They are all friendly with each other and have worked on various projects together so maybe...The earth would shatter!
This is one of their simplest arrangements, an acapella tutorial, made during a time they were one member short but still putting out some videos for their fans. They have way more complex and fuller sounding music nowadays 😎
Oh you just have no idea how creative they are. The bass Geoff and baritone/beatboxer Layne do most of the arrangements. Eli (ellee) is the Tenor in the middle with the runs. They are known as the theatrical a cappella group of the three
Hoist the colours, please. Their last couple of years work is spectacular, but for me Hoist the colours is the best acapella piece of 2021.
VoicePlay are frequently more theatrial that this one, which sets them apart from Home Free and PTX. Their arrangements - usually done by Geoff (bass, with 5 octaves ) or Layne (vocal percussion). I think only one has been arranged by Eli (it rhymes with belly or jelly) he's the tenor in the centre here, and that was their cover of Eleanor Rigby - not often reacted to, incidentally, but it's beautful. Their harmonies are always beautiful and very creative. Try their Can't Help Falling in Love sometime. But for drama, Hoist the Colours, or Queen in Five Minutes :)
This isn’t very well known but they cover one of my favorite Disney songs, it’s from Anastasia called “Once Upon a December”. You should check it out, it was a beautiful haunting song to begin and they took and just went “yeah, let the professionals handle this”
This is actually a video in their partwork series, meant to help folks learn to sing acappella. They also made the arrangement available, I believe. So it's much more achievable than most of their "regular" stuff. This also had the beatboxer singing instead of doing vocal percussions.
They just put out aWicked medley which will blow your mind. Also, their version of Halo and Carry On My Wayward Son are incredible.
Really enjoyed your reaction to Voiceplay. If you want to look at another one for Christmas, react to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas or the First Noel. Or Geoff Castellucci's, the bass, solo (sort of) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
After Christmas - VP - Hoist the Colours, Carry On Wayward Son, Go the Distance, Warriors Geoff - House of the Rising Sun, Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold, Sixteen Tons
You won't be sorry, promise!
Voiceplay is amazing! They are by far, my favorite acapella group. You should definitely check out some of their more recent releases such as their "Wicked" medley, "Hoist the Colors", "Carry on My Wayward Son", and "Are You Ready."
Geoff is a bas·so pro·fun·do and has 5 octaves - He alone or with the entire group - they are AMAZING - welcome to the rabbit hole - Merriment and peace this holiday season.
There are alot of groups out there, but voice play is my favorite. They always surprise you.
Loved the reaction! Thank you for squeezing some VoicePlay in you Christmas line up! Please do more reactions from their videos! I'm sure you'll love it! They tend to begin their arrangements with a more "conservative" take on the song, and then they twist and turn it... it's always a journey!
This is the first I’ve heard from this group. The bass is impressive (I have heard him before -he does all the harmonies with himself!). I’ll have to hear more, but I wasn’t feeling all the parts; some sounded “wrong” but always resolved beautifully. Loved your reaction, Chris, and I’ve really enjoyed coming “here” every evening to listen to your chosen songs. Thanks for doing this!
1:56 I have chills.
You can't go wrong with more Voiceplay. But there is another acapella group Voctave. A mixed choir kind of feel. But really talented and and as incredible as the other three, just different.
VoicePlay was on the Sing Off with Home Free. I enjoy them due to their theatrical pieces...you would enjoy Hoist the Colours and Oogie Boogie Man.
More mellow today. But always so good. Appreciate your words of encouragement. That is much needed. Namaste Chris. Blessings to you and your family! Merry Merry Christmas 🎅. Patti
Thank you Patti! You as well.
Geoff is INSANE!!!! His bass notes through the mantle of the earth and his tenor are oh so nice. Want your mind BLOWN??? Go check out Geoff's version of the Beatles Blackbird. Love your reactions. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to you and yours. Eli (bald guy) is stupid good too, love his approach and voice.
Hello Chris, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, health and happiness for you and your family. Thank you for all the reactions.
Greetings from Germany
You as well, Olaf!
Just wanted to thank you because you have introduced me to these amazing singers that I never knew existed and have now fallen in love with. As I said in a previous comment, this Christmas is not one that I want to celebrate but every day I have looked forward to your video with the same kind of curiosity and excitement as I did as a child opening an advent calendar! (I am a 44yr old woman so definitely no longer a child! ) Even though I have known all the Christmas songs/ hymns, it has been such a joy and pleasure to hear these group's own interpretation of them which makes it completely unique and their own.
Sorry if I am sounding a bit gushing and O.T.T but it is because I honestly did not think that I would enjoy it as much as I have done, but that is the power of Music isn't it?! Actually with all the insanity that is going on in the world at the moment, Music, for a lot of people, just like a book, is a world that you can dive into and lose yourself for a while and forget all the pain and stress. I hope that, that makes sense and I am not just talking gibberish!
So once again thank you so much for your videos because they have really helped me so much, more than I can describe (I did try but I sounded even more like a lunatic than I already have done🤪🤪!!) I hope you and your family have a brilliant Christmas and let's hope that 2022 is a much better year (well let's be honest, it can't be any worse!!)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE 🎄🎄🎄 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆🎆🎆 🥰🥰🥰💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
Hi Beth. Thank you so very much for your kind words. I am so very humbled and grateful for what you shared. Wishing you all the blessings today, tomorrow and this coming year. Blessings my friend!
Great group. New to ME as well...LOL Oh come all ye dinosaurs, and waketh up. Thee shalt not be condemned.
Merry CHRIStmas once again my friend :-)
I know this is the "end" of your Christmas journey, but you should review Voctave singing 'Where Are You Christmas?" and marvel at their sopranos in particular. You will want to continue hearing them do other things as well
VoicePlay #TheatreKidsOfACappella. Geoff has his own channel that he does amazing Low Bass covers. He just released God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. It's a Geoff Quartet.
Larry, take a peek at the Geoff doing a 4 part harmony with himself in "FAR OVER THE MISTY MOUNTAINS COLD | Low Bass Singer Cover" or maybe "Sixteen Tons" to really enjoy the range this guy has!
I'd like to see your reaction to Geoff Castellucci's Blackbird. He does 5 part harmony with himself-incredible range!
My first time here . I really enjoyed seeing your reaction to voice play . I love them. I hope you'll do some more from them.
Suggestions on VoicePlay videos; Eleanor Rigby, Go The Distance feat EJ Cardona, Man In The Mirror, Superstition and Carry On My Wayward Son feat Omar Cardona, etc... VP and Home Free both came from Season 4 of The Sing-Off; where HF was Grand Winner and VP finished 5th. So they're all friends and even collaborate like Geoff Castellucci [VP bass] arranged ELVIRA for HF. Ciao!
My Birthday was Christmas Eve and I LOVED "Little Drummer Boy" by For King and Country!! 🔥❤🔥
Happy Belated Birthday young lady! SO glad you enjoyed that one. It was incredible!
@@larryshair I Appreciate your Unique reactions..Total class!! BTW..We're about the same age! Thank you for the "Young Lady" Remark!" (It made My Bday!)💜
I was hoping you would get them into the A Capella mix. Your are right. It is a shame that it is so late. Even though the Christmas rush is over, I don't think anyone would mind if you back tracked and reacted to a fan favorite, their version of "Oogie Boogie's Song" from the "Nightmare Before Christmas." It is not only 180 and degrees out from this traditional Carole, it shows their strengths both musically as well as strength theatrically!
After Christmas, try their newer stuff... Hoist the Colours is extremely good, and all of their Nightmare before Christmas covers. They're insanely talented.
This is great, but it came out in 2016, and they have come so much further in the last five years. If you don't have time to do a reaction video, at least do yourself the favor of listening to the song Geoff Castellucci dropped this season "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It's extraordinary. I'm not a fan of christmas carols and have listened to it dozens of times.
I just realized that your channel is Larry's Hair...🤦♀️ Your hair is extremely cool.
I'm glad that I subscribed as you are very entertaining and brilliant with your reactions and descriptions.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless you.🎄🙏
You as well, Anna! There's a funny story behind the name. My real name is Chris. My friend's dad is named Larry and we always mess each other's hair up when we see each other. With Larryshair, anyone that wants to email me or write me, they have to run their fingers through his hair via the keyboard...
@@larryshair 🤣🤣 That fabulous ❣️ Chris, Merry Christmas to you and your family and God bless you all.🙏🎄
Loved this. Thank you for the reaction.
I hope you and your family has a great christmas.🎅
Lots of love to you cutie 💛
You too! Haven't seen ya on line recently. Hope all is going better for you!
@@larryshair Thanks but no. Thats why I havent been here that much. To much pain in my body. But I will keep fighting. Thanks for noticing. Thats really sweet
This is very early Voiceplay. To see just how far they've come, look at their latest, The Dragonborn Comes, from the Skyrim game. Or my favourite, Hoist the Colours from Pirates of the Caribbean.
3:16 😳♥️
Nice but have to admit Home Free is my favorite there personalities just do it for me. enjoy
I agree at this point. Of course, I've only heard one of VoicePlay's songs, but I tend to gravitate toward PTX and HF