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Hi Bob, thank you for another priceless reaction to Voice Play. If Cesar ( see zer ) reaches deep down into your soul with this one. I absolutely adore him.
@@marshayoung9387 hi Marsha. It’s nice to hear from you again. Thanks it’s just one of those names I have trouble with I guess. I’ll work on it. He really brought a lot of emotion to this one. What an arrangement by Eli.
Great reaction Bob. Completely agree. Voiceplay's cover is incredible. They just keep getting better and better with everything they put out...always respecting the original and then making it stellar...just mind blowing every time!! And, yeah LOVE Cesar's voice (SeeZer). Love it when he gets bigger sections to perform!
The real shocker here is the arranger.... this one was done by Eli! We are rarely treated to one of his arrangements - he did Eleanor Rigby and occasionally does a short or collabs with Layne. But this project was his and I think it's absolutely stunning!
@@daviddavison6391 They do, more or less. For example last year: Geoff did Dream On (4/8) then Layne & Eli Enemies (5/13), Rob Dietz arranged Good 4 You with Layne & Eli doing the rest (6/22), Then Layne did Running Up That Hill (7/22) and Geoff did I Can't Make You Love Me (8/22). They always "catch up" and it balances out in the end. I watch because 3 yrs ago I realized I could tell which one arranged w/o looking. I'm not a musician and I can't tell you how I can tell, but I can. So I started tracking who does what to see if I REALLY knew, or if I was just alternating. I know, nerd. Could be that they alternate more closely than it looks, but they don't always drop things in order. No idea. Rob does about one every year.
What I really love and respect VoicePlay for is that they usually treat the original material with great care. Obviously, they have to put in some stuff to show off their voices since they're an a cappella band but they try to do it in the least interfering way possible. They keep the original key, most of the arrangement including instrumentals and bridges and stuff, and the overall feel of the song pretty much intact. Sometimes they make weird creative decisions like in the Seven Nation Army cover, but usually it's so good. I've been kinda sleeping on a cappella music for so long because of a few unfortunate misses I've heard from other bands where they completely messed up some great songs in order to show off. The key of the song is pretty important to me, like if someone moves a song up or down a semitone or two I usually feel OK about it, but classics are a big no-no since I remember the sound so well. Imagine someone singing an iconic song in a different key, it would destroy my brain. That's not the worst thing though. What I can't stand is someone screwing up the feel and soul of the song. I have heard some vocal band sing a song I knew that was initially in pensive Cm but they were singing it in like D9 or some major jazzy harmony like that, which rendered the entire point of the song pretty much useless. I could not believe my ears when I heard the lyrics. Some famous bands like Pentatonix or others tend to adjust the key so that they could hit the notes easily. Thank God these guys don't have this issue since every one of them has an amazing range. Geoff can go as low as a reasonable arrangement would require, mans basically hits every note on the left two-thirds of a grand piano. Eli, Cesar, and featured people can go into really high octaves if needed, Eli's belting never ceases to amaze me. He could probably nail Chandelier in rock vocals. Basically, my point is they're an amazing band
Funny you mentioned arranging, This was Eli's third time arranging a song for Voice play. If that wasn't enough, he also set up and ran the lights, as well as handling the camera work.
I have been listening to this song since the 90s. I have heard it countless times, seen it covered by I don't know how many people, and I came to the same conclusion as you. Voiceplay are the first to make me feel this song. It is absolutely beautiful.
This so phenomenally fantastic!! These guys can do anything and turn it into gold. Had to grab me a box of tissues for this one. Cesar killed it with his emotions and I feel he deserves a hug, Eli did amazing with this arrangement. I have no words. I mean They all put so many emotions into this song. I was crying through most of it, and I have cried everytime I watch it. It is already on my playlist! Great reaction!!
Thanks Cordelia! It is so emotional and they take it to another level. To be able to put that emotion into thr music just makes it outstanding. Thanks for watching with me today!
I think I can say that they are special - so very special. It's gorgeous. Eli did the arrangement for this as well as lighting and production. Geoff's idea for the mirror, Cesar brought in his own for this. Have you done the Drunken Sailor yet? or Geoff's I See Fire, the follow-up to Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold?
A note: Cesa is usually pronounced as in Julius Cesar. (Seize 'er) As they say, to perform with VoicePlay you have to be more than "just" a great singer. The abiliity to have crazy fun, to bring the emotions, to fit in, all that is part of it.
I am old, don't know a lot of the music they cover. It doesn't matter, I love everything they do. They are so, so talented!! Great reaction. Now, to get you out of the emotional out, try their latest, Drunken Sailor. Watch to the end, they aren't done when you think they are. ..
Awesome reaction. Cesar is pronounced.... Cee sir. Garguila... Gar jewl la. This was filmed in 2 separate days. Cesar is the star in this one. Kudos to Eli for his amazing arrangement of this. The last one he arranged was Eleanor Rigby several years ago.
This is an Eli arrangement, and as usual, he did the lighting design as well. Thanks to Cesar, for providing the Mirror,........great reaction........>^^
This is a great reaction to a lovely, sorrowful piece. As far as mispronouncing Cesar's name, at least you saw fit to mention him and appreciate his performance several times! I've seen more than one reactor somehow make it through this song and ignore him completely, and one who couldn't think of anything to say except that he liked his hair (which does look great, but come on, people.)
Lol to not mention what he brings to the table is such an error on their part. What he did in this one just brings you to your knees emotionally. That’s not easy to do either. Thanks!
I hope you react to Pentatonix's cover of Creep now. The version after they were unmasked on the Masked Singer is the best one. Their official video is a lyrical video.
I knew it was then right away on the masked singer. They are so recognizable. I just looked and I thought I did their version of creep but I guess I missed it. I’ll have to do that one for sure.
I always have mixed feelings in regards to their songs. On the one hand I truly appreciate the wonderful harmonies interspersed with the solos and how they composed the song. Quite amazing vocal talent! On the other hand, although the music is great, it just won’t reach my playlist. It’s like listening to Sinatra, the talent is beautiful but no longer the style of music for me. But I’m always glad to listen to their songs and your reactions. If not for you I would probably not have heard them, so thanks! 😊
Thanks Guy! I totally get it. There are some songs that make the list for me and some that don’t. They are fantastic songs and thr musicians are incredible but just not worth the repeat listen. Thanks for the kind words!
They are definitely worth a repeat listen, but just not my playlist style :). I’m more rock/metal but not really thrash or too symphonic lol. Those bass notes by Jeff are simply amazing and add just that right touch to the harmonies.
I’m curious how you feel about their more rock covers? I can understand if they are not ‘rock’ enough or maybe what you enjoy most in rock are the instrumentals? Just interested as to if you’ve heard some of them or missed seeing them?
@@hwyla4416 I have a wide range of music I listen to, but vocalist type of songs are just not too high on my list. In jazz I virtually always prefer instrumental songs, and in rock/metal the vocalist is important and can make/break the band for me, but I also like the instrumental sections. Up until Bob did a reaction to Voiceplay I had never heard of the group. They are pretty amazing and I have enjoyed the covers (in fact, this is probably the first time I actually could hear the lyrics in "Creep"), but I generally listen to faster paced music. Not a fan of Dimash but I can appreciate his voice, and thought The Horses by Home Free was good, but just not the style I put on my personal play list, which these days is pretty much dominate with Japanese rock/metal.
What an awesome song by this amazing group. Let me know your thoughts please.
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Hi Bob, thank you for another priceless reaction to Voice Play. If Cesar ( see zer ) reaches deep down into your soul with this one. I absolutely adore him.
@@marshayoung9387 hi Marsha. It’s nice to hear from you again. Thanks it’s just one of those names I have trouble with I guess. I’ll work on it. He really brought a lot of emotion to this one. What an arrangement by Eli.
Great reaction Bob. Completely agree. Voiceplay's cover is incredible. They just keep getting better and better with everything they put out...always respecting the original and then making it stellar...just mind blowing every time!! And, yeah LOVE Cesar's voice (SeeZer). Love it when he gets bigger sections to perform!
The real shocker here is the arranger.... this one was done by Eli! We are rarely treated to one of his arrangements - he did Eleanor Rigby and occasionally does a short or collabs with Layne. But this project was his and I think it's absolutely stunning!
It was Aurora. He did a fantastic job. I loved what he arranged. It just made the group sound so awesome.
Geoff said that they alternate arranging. It was on his interview with Peter Barber
@@daviddavison6391 They do, more or less. For example last year: Geoff did Dream On (4/8) then Layne & Eli Enemies (5/13), Rob Dietz arranged Good 4 You with Layne & Eli doing the rest (6/22), Then Layne did Running Up That Hill (7/22) and Geoff did I Can't Make You Love Me (8/22). They always "catch up" and it balances out in the end. I watch because 3 yrs ago I realized I could tell which one arranged w/o looking. I'm not a musician and I can't tell you how I can tell, but I can. So I started tracking who does what to see if I REALLY knew, or if I was just alternating. I know, nerd. Could be that they alternate more closely than it looks, but they don't always drop things in order. No idea. Rob does about one every year.
The last 4 or 5 they've dropped, it seems like they've raised the bar each time. They never cease to satisfy.
Yep you are right Vicki.
What I really love and respect VoicePlay for is that they usually treat the original material with great care. Obviously, they have to put in some stuff to show off their voices since they're an a cappella band but they try to do it in the least interfering way possible. They keep the original key, most of the arrangement including instrumentals and bridges and stuff, and the overall feel of the song pretty much intact. Sometimes they make weird creative decisions like in the Seven Nation Army cover, but usually it's so good. I've been kinda sleeping on a cappella music for so long because of a few unfortunate misses I've heard from other bands where they completely messed up some great songs in order to show off. The key of the song is pretty important to me, like if someone moves a song up or down a semitone or two I usually feel OK about it, but classics are a big no-no since I remember the sound so well. Imagine someone singing an iconic song in a different key, it would destroy my brain. That's not the worst thing though. What I can't stand is someone screwing up the feel and soul of the song. I have heard some vocal band sing a song I knew that was initially in pensive Cm but they were singing it in like D9 or some major jazzy harmony like that, which rendered the entire point of the song pretty much useless. I could not believe my ears when I heard the lyrics. Some famous bands like Pentatonix or others tend to adjust the key so that they could hit the notes easily. Thank God these guys don't have this issue since every one of them has an amazing range. Geoff can go as low as a reasonable arrangement would require, mans basically hits every note on the left two-thirds of a grand piano. Eli, Cesar, and featured people can go into really high octaves if needed, Eli's belting never ceases to amaze me. He could probably nail Chandelier in rock vocals. Basically, my point is they're an amazing band
Great comments and info! Thanks!
Funny you mentioned arranging, This was Eli's third time arranging a song for Voice play. If that wasn't enough, he also set up and ran the lights, as well as handling the camera work.
He’s extremely talented. Cause his singing is out of this world.
This makes me cry every time, especially Geoff, he looks so sad in the mirror
I love Geoff. He’s amazing.
I have a playlist that is 80% them.... i could listen to them alll day every day. Absolutely adored this cover
I can see why Jennifer. So talented and amazing performers. You can get lost in what they do.
If this one doesn't get you in the feels, you have no heart. It's amazing.
So true Draven. Such emotion in this one
I have been listening to this song since the 90s. I have heard it countless times, seen it covered by I don't know how many people, and I came to the same conclusion as you. Voiceplay are the first to make me feel this song. It is absolutely beautiful.
It is a winner in my book.
I've seen a few people not like this arrangement, but this is one of my absolute favorites from VoicePlay.
Wow what’s not to like. So good.
This so phenomenally fantastic!! These guys can do anything and turn it into gold. Had to grab me a box of tissues for this one. Cesar killed it with his emotions and I feel he deserves a hug, Eli did amazing with this arrangement. I have no words. I mean They all put so many emotions into this song. I was crying through most of it, and I have cried everytime I watch it. It is already on my playlist! Great reaction!!
Thanks Cordelia! It is so emotional and they take it to another level. To be able to put that emotion into thr music just makes it outstanding. Thanks for watching with me today!
I think you'd enjoy Geoff's "I See Fire". It's very subtly a musical masterpiece, and one of the best feats of arranging I've heard as of late
Thanks for sure. I love his voice and what he does with his arrangements.
Wow! The way the voices melt together! Eli is genius!
You are so right Dixie!
I agree, there’s so much emotion in this! It’s so beautiful!
It really is Veronica. I’m amazed.
I think I can say that they are special - so very special. It's gorgeous. Eli did the arrangement for this as well as lighting and production. Geoff's idea for the mirror, Cesar brought in his own for this. Have you done the Drunken Sailor yet? or Geoff's I See Fire, the follow-up to Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold?
I haven’t done those yet. Thanks for suggesting them. Great comments!
A note: Cesa is usually pronounced as in Julius Cesar. (Seize 'er) As they say, to perform with VoicePlay you have to be more than "just" a great singer. The abiliity to have crazy fun, to bring the emotions, to fit in, all that is part of it.
Thanks Christine! It’s a tough one for me for some reason. I’ll get it next time. 🤞
Cesar has actual tears in his eyes at the end.
Cesar will really just sneak in and rip your heart out and bounce. 😂😂
He sure did in this one Traci.
I am old, don't know a lot of the music they cover. It doesn't matter, I love everything they do. They are so, so talented!!
Great reaction. Now, to get you out of the emotional out, try their latest, Drunken Sailor. Watch to the end, they aren't done when you think they are. ..
Thanks so much for thr suggestion ilona. I’ll have to add that to thr list.
Awesome reaction.
Cesar is pronounced.... Cee sir.
Garguila... Gar jewl la.
This was filmed in 2 separate days. Cesar is the star in this one.
Kudos to Eli for his amazing arrangement of this. The last one he arranged was Eleanor Rigby several years ago.
Thanks Ron!
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You're very welcome 🤗
So much emotion in this and attention to the whole background of the lyrics. Stripped back but still full on.
Yes it was Ed.
This is an Eli arrangement, and as usual, he did the lighting design as well. Thanks to Cesar, for providing the Mirror,........great reaction........>^^
Thanks Eric. They make it easy for sure. They are amazing.
Just letting you know Cesar is pronounced like the salad. 😅 I always love your reactions to VoicePlay, thank you!
Thanks so much! I’ll try to remember that one. It’s a tough one for me for some reason.
I'm always happy to see you do a VoicePlay reaction. Love your insights.👍
Thanks so much Carina. They are amazing and I really enjoy what they can do as a group.
This is a great reaction to a lovely, sorrowful piece. As far as mispronouncing Cesar's name, at least you saw fit to mention him and appreciate his performance several times! I've seen more than one reactor somehow make it through this song and ignore him completely, and one who couldn't think of anything to say except that he liked his hair (which does look great, but come on, people.)
Lol to not mention what he brings to the table is such an error on their part. What he did in this one just brings you to your knees emotionally. That’s not easy to do either. Thanks!
Great reaction again 😊 It's so nice to see someone like you that appreciates such talent.
Thanks Betsy! When something is great it’s great doesn’t matter who does it. If the music makes you feel something then it did it’s job.
Wonderful reaction as always. Thank you ✌️
Thanks Luna!
Beautiful harmonies! The final one - 😌
It was incredible Petra. I hope you are doing well!
@@bobcieslinski Thank you! I’m doing ok.
And now it's definitely time to check The Warning Pau cover ...
You won't regret
😜👍🔥
Oh there’s more coming. For sure.
I hope you react to Pentatonix's cover of Creep now. The version after they were unmasked on the Masked Singer is the best one. Their official video is a lyrical video.
I knew it was then right away on the masked singer. They are so recognizable. I just looked and I thought I did their version of creep but I guess I missed it. I’ll have to do that one for sure.
We all knew when Scott sang the first note!! Enjoy it when you do watch it! Mitch is OMG!!!@@bobcieslinski
I always have mixed feelings in regards to their songs. On the one hand I truly appreciate the wonderful harmonies interspersed with the solos and how they composed the song. Quite amazing vocal talent! On the other hand, although the music is great, it just won’t reach my playlist. It’s like listening to Sinatra, the talent is beautiful but no longer the style of music for me. But I’m always glad to listen to their songs and your reactions. If not for you I would probably not have heard them, so thanks! 😊
Thanks Guy! I totally get it. There are some songs that make the list for me and some that don’t. They are fantastic songs and thr musicians are incredible but just not worth the repeat listen. Thanks for the kind words!
They are definitely worth a repeat listen, but just not my playlist style :). I’m more rock/metal but not really thrash or too symphonic lol. Those bass notes by Jeff are simply amazing and add just that right touch to the harmonies.
I’m curious how you feel about their more rock covers? I can understand if they are not ‘rock’ enough or maybe what you enjoy most in rock are the instrumentals? Just interested as to if you’ve heard some of them or missed seeing them?
@@hwyla4416 I have a wide range of music I listen to, but vocalist type of songs are just not too high on my list. In jazz I virtually always prefer instrumental songs, and in rock/metal the vocalist is important and can make/break the band for me, but I also like the instrumental sections. Up until Bob did a reaction to Voiceplay I had never heard of the group. They are pretty amazing and I have enjoyed the covers (in fact, this is probably the first time I actually could hear the lyrics in "Creep"), but I generally listen to faster paced music. Not a fan of Dimash but I can appreciate his voice, and thought The Horses by Home Free was good, but just not the style I put on my personal play list, which these days is pretty much dominate with Japanese rock/metal.
@@hwyla4416 I’ve only done the ones on my channel. Not sure which ones you think I should see.
Cesar pronounces his name as cezar.
It’s just one of those ones for me that can go many ways. Im trying. Thanks.
You've done some covers of this song. You should do the one by Richard Cheese
I didn't like the original. I am not a fan of the ptx version. But this one gets me in the feels. Eli is a beast
Eli did a fantastic job arranging this one. It’s so charged with emotion.
@@bobcieslinski Eli did the same with Eleanor Rigby which is highly underrated. Vp just knows how to make the words mean and feel something
I had never heard the original ans the wmotion on this got me to listen to the original and it felt flat.
It is packed with it. It’s an awesome arrangement Liz