VoicePlay Made the BEST Version of "Drunken Sailor" | Bass Singer Reaction (& Analysis)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @Badger77722
    @Badger77722 Год назад +105

    Geoff apparently wasn't satisfied with completely changing the melody, rhythm, tone of the song - so he added a bridge that the song has never had before! He's done that on a number of songs now - I'm hoping he'll go all out and just write his own song!

  • @exodia1510
    @exodia1510 Год назад +12

    That Split second face he made at 7:19 was just like "DAMNIT GEOFF!" You ain't slick Pete!🤣🤣🤣

  • @carinarodebak9419
    @carinarodebak9419 Год назад +103

    No repetitive song will ever remain un-inspiring or boring if the interpretation is left to VoicePlay.

  • @kyokonightstorm5844
    @kyokonightstorm5844 10 месяцев назад +3

    Since the original intent of shanties was to coordinate labor on a ship and maintain morale, and they don't really need the labor part, I can 100% say that VoicePlay nailed the morale boost of a shanty.

  • @silverfeigner
    @silverfeigner Год назад +17

    The line where Geoff says "I'm gonna carve his heart out" comes from a line in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The late, great actor Alan Rickman, who played the Sheriff of Nottingham yells "I'm going to carve your heart out, with a spoon."

    • @loubug9309
      @loubug9309 5 месяцев назад +8

      “Why a spoon, cousin?”
      “Because it’s dull, you twit! It’ll hurt more!” 😂

  • @joyvanderveer2282
    @joyvanderveer2282 11 месяцев назад +3

    The sixth man is a friend and fan that comes and sings with them every now and again, named Bucky.

  • @MiladyMacabre
    @MiladyMacabre 2 месяца назад +1

    The drunken sailor is Matthew "Bucky" Buckner, a member of the group back in the 4:2:Five days. He also appears in the minis I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Candy Caravan Escapade. He was also the choreographer for Geoff's Monster Mash video. We're told "the doll's name is Clara and she has feelings." Geoff wrote the music and lyrics for the bridge. This was shot at PattyCake Productions' studio. Fun (or creepy) facts: The lyrics for Drunken Sailor have a darker meaning than what they appear to be. Putting him in the long boat can either mean sticking him in the boat lashed to the side of the ship until the swaying and heaving causes him to be sick and sober up, or to actually put the longboat into the water with the unfortunate pirate inside, having it trail behind the ship at the mercy of the ship's wake. Shaving his belly with a rusty razor might induce tetanus or at least a nasty infection. Sticking him in a scupper (the drain holes on a ship's deck) with a hose pipe on him means to lay him, face up, with his head in a scupper, then to hose him down with cold, disgusting bilge water from the bottom of the ship, Putting him to bed with the Captain's daughter actually means to tie him down on the deck and lash him with a cat-o-nine-tails.

  • @shadowlynx1958
    @shadowlynx1958 Год назад +3

    How Layne can "speak" such volumes of sass and resentment with that side eye when the "captain" interrupts his play! And Geoff's nod to Alan Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham rant "I'll carve his heart out ... with a spoon!"

  • @Juilene1965
    @Juilene1965 Год назад +18

    I loved this. Instead of "instagram" version, I like to think of the end as "reality of singing drunk" to the first part being "what you THINK you sound like when you're drunk" lol

  • @blackberrystag
    @blackberrystag Год назад +10

    That is also the noise I make when someone steals my beer. Way-heeeeeeeeyy! *soprano note*

  • @82gamerprincess31
    @82gamerprincess31 Год назад +5

    Geoff is such an underrated actor which lends to his performances and places him a notch above someone who can just do low sounds. His demented side eye during the captain’s daughter part is so funny and adds so much to his insane vocals. That’s what makes Voice Play stand out in a crowded space is those extras and that intrinsic it factor charisma.
    I’ve made this rather controversial statement before but you can sing the lowest note ever sang and have the personality of wet cardboard and like 5 people are going to care. Every acappella group who has done well mainstream has that personality to back up the obvious skill. You need that sauce with the steak.

  • @lkayh
    @lkayh Год назад +90

    Guy six is Bucky, a former member of VP in its first iteration under a different name (I forget what it was). He’s in a couple of their shorts as well-very nice tenor. I’d love to see him featured in one of their full-length songs. (I’d also like to see Jose get a longer solo sometime when he’s featured-I’d love to hear him sing a bit more.)
    Awesome reaction, Peter! I totally agree-this is definitely the best version I’ve heard, and I love the added bridge that Geoff wrote for this.
    OMG, can’t wait to see interview with Layne!

    • @rebeccaischy1585
      @rebeccaischy1585 Год назад +8

      42Five was the other name for VP

    • @lkayh
      @lkayh Год назад +2

      @@rebeccaischy1585 Thanks. I knew it was 42 something but forgot the last number. LOL.

    • @Goat_boi
      @Goat_boi 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@lkayh just think of it as the group adding a beatboxer, going from 4 to 5 members

  • @Eyblinkin
    @Eyblinkin Год назад +9

    Gotta love Geoff's "baritone" speaking voice there at the end, right? 😆

  • @tonifinley4872
    @tonifinley4872 Год назад +14

    As we say on the VP discord, Geoff (who arranged this) doesn't "do" repetitive... He'll write a bridge (as he did here) and/or mix the song elements up into something new and fresh. ❤❤

  • @jessicacifelli5496
    @jessicacifelli5496 Год назад +35

    The 1 thing Voice Play is phenomenal at is making a song completely their own. Nobody could ever accuse them of plagiarism. You said it, the best in the biz❤

  • @caitlinkavanagh3298
    @caitlinkavanagh3298 Год назад +34

    So excited to hear you're going to interview Layne as well! Can't wait! Geoff has described Layne as 'going to another planet and comes back with genius arrangements'. I think they've all followed him there cause they are all producing amazing arrangements. Love it! Thanks for the R/A of this one, it is so much fun! BTW, Bucky (the drunken sailor) does sing, check out their mini's to hear him in 500 Miles!

    • @galadballcrusher8182
      @galadballcrusher8182 Год назад +1

      So Layne is Jack Skellington after Christmastown ? Well we nearing the season....

  • @katthor7311
    @katthor7311 Год назад +20

    VP is definitely the best at taking songs that were originally repetitive and turning them into something you want to listsen to on repeat. 😆
    This was another great analysis, Peter, and I am looking forward to your interview with Layne. I love when he talks about the technical side of what he does.

  • @Filiz_E
    @Filiz_E Год назад +41

    Great r&a Peter thanks!! VoicePlay are the masters of taking the most repetitive songs and turning them into a banger!😍 This was a Geoff arrangement, with additional lyrics and music which is always great to see💙 They all did an amazing job with this one!!

  • @Eileen_in_Vegas
    @Eileen_in_Vegas Год назад +26

    Leave it to VoicePlay to take an "absurdly repetetive and boring" traditional song and stand it on its head. Bucky seems to be bringing back some of the "fun" spark I felt they lost when Earl left the group. Wonderful R&A, as always, Peter!!

  • @DravenGal
    @DravenGal Год назад +27

    Wonderful reaction! Your eyeroll when Geoff goes deep had me laughing so hard!

  • @ronsbrat525
    @ronsbrat525 Год назад +9

    Awesome reaction as always Peter.
    I love this video. So much fun.
    The drunken sailor is Matt "Bucky" Buckner. He's a former member from waaaaaaay back when they were 4:2:Five for a short time.
    Now he's a Gamer, Voice Actor and works at Disney World. He stops by Pattycake to say hi every now and then. He can also be seen in 2 of their minis/shorts.... Candy Crush Caravan Escapade and I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) as a pesky mall shopper.

  • @bjspeck4337
    @bjspeck4337 Год назад +4

    He was a member before VoicePlay when it was 4:2:Five. He's currently working at the theme parks as a voice actor. Has done 500 miles, a short of VP. Did the choreography for Geoff's Monster Mash.

  • @j.vandenberg3323
    @j.vandenberg3323 Год назад +4

    Geoff did switch this up compared to his usual, when he hits a Sub its usually just one sustained note, but with this song we actually were gifted to him singing in Sub and not holding a single note, epic

  • @MephiticMiasma
    @MephiticMiasma Год назад +2

    Peter: "I hope they get creative"
    Me: (knowing what comes next) "yeah, you could call it that."
    oh, and subscribed.

  • @hannahananab
    @hannahananab Год назад +11

    Hands down my favorite version of this song! It's so fun to see other people react to it because it's not at all what is expected.

  • @janetdw
    @janetdw Год назад +6

    I always enjoy reactions by those with technical expertise the most. The fact that you are also a bass, and called him out for claiming he was a baritone, just makes it that much better.
    If you watch their shorts of candy crush and 500 miles, you will see Bucky in those as well. Apparently he hangs out at the mall waiting to ambush singing quartets. He is hilarious and I can’t imagine how much fun they had making this. (He also did the choreography for Geoff’s MonsterMash .)

  • @CapriUni
    @CapriUni Год назад +6

    I remember in his interview with you, Geoff said that if he just spoke to you on the street, he wouldn't sound like a bass... And then he drops spoken outro comments like the one on this video. 🙄 I suspect he still hears himself in the voice he had ~25 years ago (When VoicePlay was just starting out), while the rest of us are hearing him as he actually sounds today.

  • @sarawlindgreen3115
    @sarawlindgreen3115 Год назад +2

    Nothing repetitive or boring about VoicePlay's version of this song, not to mention that the video is just so goofy and fun to watch.

  • @sarahkwast1250
    @sarahkwast1250 Год назад +5

    Drunken sailor is Bucky. He did 'I would walk 500 miles' short with them.

  • @iamsquatty
    @iamsquatty Год назад +13

    Geoff always is so creative with the songs he arranges 💜🤣

  • @DTA-Music
    @DTA-Music Год назад +1

    That little shout of "Hey!" you were wondering about calls back to their cover of Hoist the Colours, in which they used the same call, and which also featured Jose Rosario Jr.

  • @lattelover5471
    @lattelover5471 Год назад +1

    0:35 "Some artists have attempted this and it's pretty boring" -- Peter, you've got to see the movie Fisherman's Friends (2019) -- based on a true story -- the guys (the fishermen from Cornwall who sing shanties) end up in a bar in London and get the entire pub singing along to Drunken Sailor. It's so fun! And not boring ...

  • @Broomrider1492
    @Broomrider1492 Год назад +1

    This is much more fun than the original. The drunken sailor is past member Matthew Buckner aka Bucky. He was in the group when they were 4:2:Five. He is also in two of their minis. Candy Caravan Escapade and I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).

  • @reedhaley15
    @reedhaley15 Год назад +1

    You are correct sir! Voice Play is the ultimate in acapella creativity.

  • @éoRafahFi
    @éoRafahFi Год назад +3

    7:17 lmao your camera almost couldn't handle geoff's subharmonic there

  • @Chibihugs
    @Chibihugs Год назад +1

    The vocal shout is a call back to the shout in Hoist the colors

  • @marshayoung9387
    @marshayoung9387 Год назад +17

    Thank you Peter for another great reaction to Voice Play. You have a beautiful smile & I love it every time Voice Play makes you smile. I am so glad you liked it & highly praised them for it.

  • @rmdewberry2482
    @rmdewberry2482 Год назад +5

    So glad VoicePlay made your fave version of this song! I think we all wanted to be a part of this fun song and video.

  • @taylorprice5813
    @taylorprice5813 Год назад +1

    First, algorithm!🤣🤣
    Second, I’ve been singing in a Barbershop chorus for a long while and would love to see you react to some barbershop videos. The “Bells of Notre Dame” by the Ringmasters quartet is phenomenal. Another great one is the “From Now On/Come Alive Medley” from the Westminster Chorus is wonderful

  • @joyfulyes
    @joyfulyes Год назад

    Yep, they are original. And never afraid to make fools of themselves! To me that's so endearing; so many artists seem to take themselves too seriously.

  • @valeriebottles1584
    @valeriebottles1584 Год назад +2

    Laughter.....watching you react is SO MUCH FUN.....😂

  • @Cordelia53
    @Cordelia53 Год назад +12

    I love this so much!! They are so silly and this is just sooo much fun!! Bucky is from back in the old days of 4:2:five. Geoff arranged this one. This is just as they call it, their special kind of dumb, and I love it!!! lmao Great reaction!! Clara the doll is creepy and needs to be thrown overboard! lol I laughed so damn hard with this

    • @janetdw
      @janetdw Год назад +1

      Cordelia, no matter how to many times you try to get them to give away Clara, I think they’re gonna keep her. I expect to see her in a Halloween special one of these years.😂💀🙀

    • @Cordelia53
      @Cordelia53 Год назад

      @@janetdw you are probably right...lol

    • @dgkesquire
      @dgkesquire 11 месяцев назад +2

      My headcanon is that the boys have TRIED to get rid of Clara, only she KEEPS COMING BACK!

  • @danirwen5790
    @danirwen5790 Год назад +1

    My favourite part of your reactions is when Geoff does something crazy and you flip out, knowing very well what he's capable of. It's funny as good stuff brother

  • @Traci2000
    @Traci2000 Год назад +1

    I saw the short for "how you think you sound when you're drunk vs how you actually sound" with this vid and I'm still laughing! 😂 Awesome breakdown, Peter!! ❤

  • @Celebriel82
    @Celebriel82 Год назад

    I love that as a bass singer you too are flabbergasted at the notes that Geoff can hit.

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby Год назад +4

    Hearing these guya do a funny version of this song was amazing, and that bit at the end where they chat with Bucky is hilarious. Love the new channel logo, would love to see that on a hat.

  • @cloudyskies8644
    @cloudyskies8644 Год назад +2

    Great reaction video. The look on Geoff's face when he sings the captain's daughter verse 😅

  • @maudglazbrooke1287
    @maudglazbrooke1287 Год назад +13

    I'm behind on feeding the algorithm, the hungry animal that it is.

  • @trishaurvan9439
    @trishaurvan9439 Год назад +5

    Such a funny video. Love Clara (the doll) lmao Geoff says she has feelings too lol and the ending had me crying from laughing

  • @reallollabunny
    @reallollabunny Год назад

    "Geoff's voice" - yes, Peter, yes. Voiceplay are very wise to have Geoff narrate all their outros :D

  • @Jennifer_J_C
    @Jennifer_J_C Год назад +2

    Great version, great humour, great reaction and analysis

  • @edmitchell528
    @edmitchell528 Год назад +1

    They never make a boring cover that you can be sure of. Nice reaction and love the analysis. The final analogy between the real and instagram is spot on.

  • @rebeccaashmore7025
    @rebeccaashmore7025 9 месяцев назад

    As always, you revealed so much more of the song than I had heard when RUclips takes me on an acajourney with VP, HF, Ptx, and of course TBG. Did I mention that my husband gifted me a sound bar and subwoofer for Christmas with a sweet note from him? His card says, "Now the gang's all here!"

  • @elizabethwebster6285
    @elizabethwebster6285 Год назад

    8:01 Just listening to this while working, and when getting to this part I was hoping the pit vipers would come out. Never thought I’d be that excited for that part lol, just shouted from excitement. Jeff’s range is crazy!

  • @ljt974
    @ljt974 Год назад +1

    Very cool to see Geoff write some extra lyrics for this one, it's really awesome to see that continue. As if they needed them to make it any MORE original though!
    Awesome reaction/analysis Peter, and I have to say I'm beyond excited for May the Bass be With You Vol 3!!!

  • @suzanneedwards5667
    @suzanneedwards5667 Год назад

    I so agree....(I'm sure everyone does) THE BEST Version of this song EVER....LOVED your reaction!! You are so talented also and it's so Fantabulastic that you are genuinely in awe of VoicePlay's productions! Can't wait to catch Layne's interview 😍😁 Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @christinestromberg4057
    @christinestromberg4057 Год назад +1

    Layne's drum sound is that of a Bodhran, (boran) the Irish hand drum often used by British folk groups. Very fitting for the song. The sixth man is Matthew "Bucky" Buckner who was in the origianl group when they were still called 4:2:Five. He is now a voice over artist and entertainer at Universal Studios Orlando, and host of "Bucky the Gamer Dad" podcast. He also appears in VP's Five Hundred Miles mini. Geoff wrote the bridge section, something he's done a few times lately. They really are in a league of their own, aren't they?

  • @nightthornkvala94132
    @nightthornkvala94132 Год назад +1

    The drunken sailor here is (goddess, I can't remember his first name right now!) Buckner, called Bucky. He's a former member of the group from the early days with it was call 4:2Five, alluding to the addition of one more person to the group, making five. Bucky's now doing voiceover work for Disney and other companies and joins VP occasionally. He appears in their short I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).

  • @KaaSerpent
    @KaaSerpent Год назад

    The look on your face when Geoff hit that F1... :)

  • @ilonadever8249
    @ilonadever8249 Год назад +4

    Always enjoy your unabashed enthusiasm for Voiceplay and Geoff. Thanx for getting to this one!!

  • @wolves--um9ej
    @wolves--um9ej Год назад +3

    Love the fun changes to the song. Delightful!

  • @Masq1980
    @Masq1980 Год назад

    If you didn't know, Voiceplay just put out a new one from the Hunchback of Notre Dame 'Hellfire', and Geoff released 'Jack's Lament' from the Nightmare Before Christmas :)

  • @sibertiger1970
    @sibertiger1970 10 месяцев назад

    I finally heard your voice singing with the Bass Gang. I love your voice.

  • @melaniehobbs3323
    @melaniehobbs3323 Год назад +1

    Terrific R&A! I thought that the pit vipers might not be enough for Geoff’s crazy subs in this one. I’m looking forward to your interview with Layne!

  • @kandacek63
    @kandacek63 Год назад

    That’s Bucky. He was in the short they did just before releasing this one. This song is so fun.

  • @AudioVile
    @AudioVile Год назад +1

    I've heard this a bunch, and I love it. UT... our obvious pleasure and enjoyment (plus your analysis) made this even better! Thanks, Peter!!

  • @kimberlycrisler6834
    @kimberlycrisler6834 Год назад

    Voiceplay & Peter-perfection!

  • @veronicathunander4579
    @veronicathunander4579 Год назад +1

    Love it, I’m glad you liked it too! I’m looking very much forward to your chat with Layne!

  • @karenzak6627
    @karenzak6627 Год назад

    Thanks for a great analysis of this inspired remake of Drunken Sailor! It's so fun to see and hear another's appreciation for VoicePlay's genius productions.

  • @petraharwin9670
    @petraharwin9670 Год назад +4

    I’m glad you loved this; I did too. So creative!

  • @debrabouchez4270
    @debrabouchez4270 Год назад +2

    Great analysis Peter, as always! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to cover this one. You're the best!

  • @r3adrpro811
    @r3adrpro811 Год назад +1

    Your delight in this video is contagious! Thank you for your usual insights - and your glee!

  • @-music-is-art-
    @-music-is-art- Год назад +2

    Just wow! They're amazing :D

  • @VirginiaBarber-nv9hj
    @VirginiaBarber-nv9hj Год назад +1

    So creative! Thanks for breaking it down...really adds to the enjoyment of the song.

  • @jleffel09
    @jleffel09 Год назад

    For what it is worth, I have ben subscribed to you for a long time now. I am very happy with subscribing to you. I love getting all the details from someone inside the business per say. Keep up the good work Peter!

  • @물만듀-l5u
    @물만듀-l5u Год назад +1

    I really liked your Forestella reaction. Other people's reactions usually focus on the tenor's voice first, while you also listen to the bass voice.
    So I'd like you to review Inner Universe of the open concert and Lazenca,save us of the immortal songs.
    I think Inner Universe is a stage where you can feel the bass's hypoallergenic and countertenor's hypoallergenic sounds very well, so I recommend it! Please listen to the open concert version! And I think Lazenca saveus is also a very attractive stage with bass's voice!

  • @readdekker
    @readdekker Год назад

    As soon I heard this song, I knew you would love it. I've been looking forward to this reaction!

  • @martymiller9802
    @martymiller9802 Год назад

    I’m subscribing so I don’t miss your talk with Layne. I watch your reviews regularly, and appreciate your analysis.

  • @ValKnot21
    @ValKnot21 Год назад

    Thanks for your video, VoicePlay's songs/videos are always great and deserve top marks.

  • @sterlingstanfield7448
    @sterlingstanfield7448 Год назад

    Always enjoy your commentary and vast wealth of knowledge

  • @ToOliver22
    @ToOliver22 Год назад

    Always fun hearing your perspectives!

  • @gilliandrysdale5306
    @gilliandrysdale5306 Год назад +2

    love them saying that torture is listening to voiceplay! I don’t think so! ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @paulmacdonald1525
    @paulmacdonald1525 Год назад

    Was so looking forward to your review of "Drunken Sailor". Made my afternoon, dude!

  • @WraithW69
    @WraithW69 Год назад +1

    Thank you for another great reaction Pete, you rock!

  • @christinakyleloves
    @christinakyleloves Год назад +1

    So excited for this one!!

  • @TheSeeking2know
    @TheSeeking2know Год назад

    VoicePlay are the ultimate arrangement remix acappella group.

  • @davebillnitzer5824
    @davebillnitzer5824 Год назад

    Want to listen to something unexpected and fun? Look for the videos of Siepi singing Cole Porter, especially "In the Still of the Night." When he hits the reprise, hang onto your safety bar and enjoy the ride. I think you'll love it.

  • @KaivalaJenva
    @KaivalaJenva Год назад

    Only Voiceplay could take a song like this and make into repeatable airwaves Playlist quality piece. Valhalla came close but I could listen to this all day aside from it getting stuck in my head ... lol.

  • @lattelover5471
    @lattelover5471 Год назад

    13:29: "Leave a comment for the algorithm" Done lol (just wanted you to know I watched to the end bc my other comments were at the start).

  • @mariefein5544
    @mariefein5544 Год назад

    Just wonderful

  • @Drake844221
    @Drake844221 Год назад

    There's a joke from an old English cartoon show called Danger Mouse, where, in one episode, there's a group trying to bring an Egyptian pharaoh named Upshi back to life. The climax of it ends with the people exclaiming "Wey-hey, and Upshi rises!"

  • @AudreyStar17
    @AudreyStar17 Год назад +3

    Great reaction, Sir! I love the respect and admiration you have for them as well as the enjoyment you find in their creative arrangements!
    Sorry about the people-watching versus people subscribing statistics! I feel like most people have that problem, even the people with huge channels. Dont know why a person wouldn't subscribe if they were enjoying the content!
    Anyway I AM subscribed, and love your stuff! 💖

  • @FB711_
    @FB711_ Год назад

    Just here leaving my algorithm for the comment. Love your content and absolutely loved your podcast episode with Geoff, both of you were fantastic; looking forward to watching a few more!

  • @shelleeroe7305
    @shelleeroe7305 Год назад

    Haha I’ve been waiting for you to review this. Haha hopefully you enjoyed it as much as I did.

  • @tinaferguson4965
    @tinaferguson4965 Год назад

    Really looking forward to your interview with Layne. Great analysis as usual.

  • @tompeavy8254
    @tompeavy8254 Год назад

    Awesome stuff from you as always. Can’t wait to see you interview Layne.

  • @SapphireRose2007
    @SapphireRose2007 Год назад

    Great reaction. Thanks ❤❤❤

  • @ashcgincog5016
    @ashcgincog5016 Год назад

    Great reaction as always. Looking forward to the Layne interview

  • @janiceebeling1204
    @janiceebeling1204 Год назад

    ??? Thought I was subscribed. Well there, I fixed that. When you said the G1 was absurdly low, I smiled and thought, "you wait!"

  • @dorisg.3
    @dorisg.3 Год назад

    you always get to the point 🫡👍🫶