Imagine a Gothic cathedral in the middle of the night, completely dark and empty; then your suddenly hear an old clavichord and rusty bells starting to play by themselves and the low nice bass starting to sing out of nowhere. The St.Elmo lights are winking from side to side and this ghostly dark but extremely nice voice is singing and echoed back from the high cathedral ceiling vaults. It's singing the old carol, older than the cathedral itself, older than its bells, equal in age to the oldest of ghosts. The carol is ending in an earthy low note, lower and deeper than its dungeons. This note remains underneath forever, bouncing from the old walls and repeated by all the underchurch inhabitants.
This is one of my favorite songs and THIS is my favorite rendition of it going forward. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Totally made my day finding this video today. THANK YOU. Much love and respect from Germany ❤
As an English and etymology nerd, the fact that he rhymed "mind" and "wind" in the original Middle English pronunciation just warms my heart. The "Great Vowel Shift" messed up English lyrics, poetry, and Shakespearean dirty jokes. Also, you can see just how much he loves this song, and I don't blame him. This and "Oh Holy Night" are my favorite Christmas songs. What a great arrangement.
@@anna-a33allrighty ok so oh is generally used as a sign of exclamation or awe, whilst O is actually a call out to or cry out. As in O Lord i cry to you versus Oh wow that is amazing. its not a crazy difference and O is rarely used anymore, but if you wanna be correct O is used in these terms \o/
Yes, as a middle-schooler as I read and learned Shakespeare, I tried to always rhyme his couplets: love and prove, wind and mind. I figured I should stick to the original pronunciation. Not everyone liked that.
@@BlitzTheFoxiI think 'O' is one of the last few modern usages of the vocative case, whereas 'Oh!' is an ejaculation, as we were taught in the olden days of my schooling. I believe Latin was still considered a modern language, then.
I never was proud of my lower register when i was growing up. I always wanted to sing high like the rock and metal singers I listened to. Now though, I'm proud of my bass range and almost all of the credit goes to this guy. Thank you, Geoff, for helping me realize that being a bass is cool.
I always wanted to be a rock tenor, too. The only reason being a bass is "cool" now is because of folks like you. These videos could just as easily get 6 views and go completely unnoticed. Thank you for being here!
@@GeoffCastellucci my impression (also from my own standpoint) alot of people find deeper voices calming, comforting, and safe. So I think that those who come over basses that feel that way will like bass covers like this one, and the rest just wont bother. Hope this comment made sense, I just felt like I had to throw it in there from my standpoint as a woman ❤
@@idaengest4069 I have to agree with you about calming, comforting, and safe. That's a major part of the draw for me. Geoff also has a warmth, ease, and joy in his tone that can't be faked. I say that about all the singers in VoicePlay too, but it's the combination of that and bass range for me.
@Wayne I am one who has always, ALWAYS preferred the richness of a good bass voice over any of the higher voices. A good bass voice will literally give me the chills and make me shiver. I freaking love it. It's a beautiful, warm, earthy sound that I have always been drawn to, and it always elicits a visceral response from me when I hear it. Yes, there's a safe and comforting quality to it, but for me it's that earthy rumble. Geoff's voice also manages to carry a gentleness in it, even in his lowest sub notes without losing the earthquake rumble. And that is just completely enchanting for me. There's a place and time for the higher voices, too. There is. And I do also enjoy them as well. But for me, nothing quite compares to the velvet wrapped in honey of a good bass. :) I'm a female low contralto, so I sing basically the tenor range (but being female, I don't have that lovely tenor bright AND full timbre). If i had a penny for every time I've been told to force my voice up into the alto range or that I "just can't sing" because my range is inconvenient for what they were doing, I'd have a mansion on a private island somewhere. LOL. I've tried to reach the alto range... I can't. Simply cannot do it without causing injury. Heck, some of the higher tenor range is hard for me to reach! I've had a much easier time coming to accept my voice as it is, since getting into the acapella groups over the last five years or so. Learning that people DO actually appreciate the whole range of voices, including those of us on the bottom ends of our respective voice groups, has gone a long, long way towards reigniting the actual desire to sing again. All this to say... you don't ever need to be ashamed or shy about your bass range. Take what nature endowed you with, care for it, and let it blossom. There is something a bass voice adds to music that no other voice type can. And it's the soul of the music; take the bass line out of anything, and all those higher voices leave you with a piece of music that sounds empty and hollow.
This may be your best yet. The way you take what is normally such a simple melody and twist and layer it into something that is both familiar and enchanting is wonderful. This will be on repeat for some time!
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Geoff seems way more comfortable within his vocal range than he used to be. Awesome to see him constantly improve, as hard as it is to imagine him getting any better.
1) The combination of such an arrangement of music and such a voice (spoiler: there is not only bass) gives me goosebumps the size of an elephant. 😳 2) 2 points for diction: I heard the lyrics of this song clearly for the first time. ☺ 3) the arrangement of the version reminded a little of the music of Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) 🤔 The overall score is 7 out of 5 (yes, I'm greedy). 😎
I have to agree with You on all points. Also Hans Zimmer is a good comparison, I love his music for the emotions he evokes and the goosebumps and tears to my eyes effect it often has and it is the same with Geoffs christmas song or the Misty Mountains one. His arrangements are something else. And I don‘t know why but in the beginning, I always hear „My Jolly Sailor Bold“ in the back of my head, but that might be because I am old, boring AND chronically confused....
@@alexking930 And it is not just about the knowledge and experience or being perfect, it is the special something that you have and cannot learn. I love that about music and art. Anyways have a lovely day and Merry Christmas in advance.
I am in absolute awe. My grandfather was a bass singer and he actually sang me and my brothers this song in a very low voice when we wanted to sleep. You bring my grandfather's voice back from the dead and it is an absolute gift. Please keep doing what you are doing.
I can't be the only 'dirty old lady' imagining that voice whispering in her ear and sending shivering vibrations down her spine.. and that's with a christmas song.. imagine a love song.. oooh boy.
This dude is hitting so many of my favorite songs, STOP IT, you're going to make me smash the subscribe button, the like button, and not forget to hit the notification bell to make sure I don't miss any content!!! But really though, I'm continually impressed by the depth and breadth of your singing. It's beautiful and I'm definitely (more than) a bit jealous, keep it up!
Magnifico! Sei un grande davvero complimenti! E grazie per questo incredibile pezzo che ho appena ascoltato! Il significato di questo testo è una forza della natura! E la tua voce mi sta facendo venir voglia di passare da tenore a basso🙂👏👏 🙏🫶
I thought the heavy metal version of Carol of the Bells was my favorite dramatic Christmas song but THIS beats it. Loved this song! Also, the 2nd from the right Geoff is my favorite Geoff. Glad to see him get a turn in the spotlight.
I have no idea whether you guys look at these comments or not especially one from a couple of years ago. I cannot get over you're attacks and timing are unbelievable. I greatly appreciate your music and talent!
I love listening to this over and over. Not only is it one of my favorite carols but it reminds me of my childhood. My father was a bass baritone and every year the whole family would gather around the piano and singe Christmas carols. That was 60 years ago. He's been gone for nearly 40 years now but I'll never forget.
Is it sacrilegious that, after hearing this for the first time I actually said " aw hell yeah!" out loud? There was no one around to hear me except the cat and she wasn't listening. 😄 Thank you sir for another absolutely stunning arrangement and performance of an old standard! ❤
I want an entire Christmas album sung by Geoff 😮 what a voice, it's so soothing, like a lullaby, so gentle on the ears, no fatigue from listening at all (I can't handle high notes for too long...but low notes, all day every day, so nice on the ears).
No matter how many times I see these, my brain still cannot wrap around the amazingness that is Geoff's range. It insists that it's someone else singing even while watching Geoff do it.
This is the song that started my recent obsession with the music of Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay. I haven’t heard much new music to get excited about in years. In November 2023, I decided my old holiday playlist was getting a little tired. Since radio playlists are dreadful, I scoured Spotify and RUclips looking for new recordings. This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols, and Geoff’s version came up during my search. I was wowed by his gorgeous, deep voice and the beautiful arrangement! Within a couple days, I had watched nearly every video and mini, bought multiple songs, and joined Patreon. What a great holiday gift this turned out to be!
Monster Mash did it for me. All four characters, the dancing, the singing, ooh la la. Im in love! The rumble he creates is a cross between a monster truck and a pirate. I get chills thinking of both. 💖🥰
2:42 when the lead comes back in is just so amazing to me. It sounds so good it doesn’t even sound like a vocalist singing but instead sounds like a sample of electronic music and it just scratches a certain itch of mine lol.
When days get dark, know this: people from all over the world love and appreciate you for your amazing talent, your phenomenal voice, and your great personality! Thank you for being you! Blessings to you and your loved ones! ♥️
I'm glad that I'm way older than Geoff because I get to listen to him for the rest of my life. He should out live me as long as he stays off airlines and private planes. He is6my alltime favorite singers.
I have been going through some really stressful shit, anxiety through the roof, heart pounding, brain fog, inability to focus, everything making me panic type of anxiety, can't even sleep but SO exhausted, not eating, starving but no appetite, yet when I came across this on my youtube feed, all that melted away. I have not felt this comforted in a while. Your voice feels like a weighted blanket in the most comforting way possible. Thank you for sharing this gift 💕
Geoff's voice really is like a warm, comforting and safe hug. I use his narrations several times a week to help me sleep, they are so soothing and relaxing to listen to ❤❤
This is such an excellent version of a great Christmas song. Oh the beautiful harmonies of the Geof-tet. I can't wait to add it to my holiday playlist.
@@bobstr6224 I meant in natural range, and I wouldn't dare claim he isn't a really low bass, but I think a big part of his lowness is subtones (a technique) instead of natural range
We all know that Geoff's singing is out of this world, BUT The rhythm in this is extraordinary! The mix of swing and straight phrases is amazing! I always love his arrangements from a harmonical view (and of course the bass... And the subharmonics), but this one shows that Geoff's musical ability stretches so far beyond that! Just.... Awesome! Amazing Job!!
I know all decisions were deliberate, and I just want to praise him for that. I hope, that Geoff reads the original comment - so he knows his efforts are appreciated! :) Even if he does not react to my comment in any way.... It is enough that he might read it :)
Wow...another major demonstration of Geoff's range. I am perpetually amazed how anyone can sing such deep bass, and then flip to a high tenor in one breath. A one man choir for sure.
practically for a year listening this track and "White Christmas" every week and sometimes every day, over and over again, they are so cool, thank you very much!
This arrangement is kind of haunting in its own way and utterly amazing, Geoff displays his prowess with arrangement management very well and never disappoints
This guy made this song so much better. He added such a 'dangerous' feel to the song, while keeping the same merriness and displaying his vocal range. I had no idea Geoff could get better. and then he did
This is the first time I've seen a video by this guy, but I've got to say I'm really impressed! Not only are his lowest notes still clear, but he had a very impressive range in general!
Starts traditional, then morphs into an audible rendition of the joy proclaimed in the lyrics as the Geoff clones bounce melody, harmony, and phrases around between them. Ends with a bass underscore that gives the ground itself a shiver. I don't always like it when people rearrange some of the traditional songs, but that was a masterclass in how to rearrange without losing the original feeling of the song! Thank you sir!
I must say; that with the talent, ear and range you have, it would be a great venture to see you produce a Christmas album if you have not already done so. Your gift is a blessing and what greater way to exhibit that but through the favorites of Christmas. Names of greats before. One that come to mind are songs by Burl Ives was one of my favorites growing up. But i think that many of the classic songs we heard in our youth, you would bring back to life in a way no one else can.
Imagine a Gothic cathedral in the middle of the night, completely dark and empty; then your suddenly hear an old clavichord and rusty bells starting to play by themselves and the low nice bass starting to sing out of nowhere. The St.Elmo lights are winking from side to side and this ghostly dark but extremely nice voice is singing and echoed back from the high cathedral ceiling vaults.
It's singing the old carol, older than the cathedral itself, older than its bells, equal in age to the oldest of ghosts.
The carol is ending in an earthy low note, lower and deeper than its dungeons. This note remains underneath forever, bouncing from the old walls and repeated by all the underchurch inhabitants.
That's such a good image! ;)
@@youtubingjaguar5082 Thank.you! The arrangement and magical singing, and the lights here are playing with my mind :)
@@jacklinka2347 it's a great image, and I'm going to borrow it for later use. ;)
@@youtubingjaguar5082 You can borrow whatever you need!
@@wowguy1243 I can too, and I love it!
This is one of my favorite songs and THIS is my favorite rendition of it going forward. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Totally made my day finding this video today. THANK YOU. Much love and respect from Germany ❤
This the best version of the song ever rewritten I am OBSESSED Great job
Hey Geoff, you know how much we all appreciate you, right? Because we really really do. A whole lot. 💙
Truth
Absolutely true!
So much!!!
I appreciate YOU!
@@GeoffCastellucci Sorry, had to take advantage while (maybe) your still around to say, Hi!! And to Send you all our love from Canada🇨🇦
I wish I could give this another like every December!
As an English and etymology nerd, the fact that he rhymed "mind" and "wind" in the original Middle English pronunciation just warms my heart. The "Great Vowel Shift" messed up English lyrics, poetry, and Shakespearean dirty jokes. Also, you can see just how much he loves this song, and I don't blame him. This and "Oh Holy Night" are my favorite Christmas songs. What a great arrangement.
epic point, more etymology here though, it is O Holy Night :). "O" and "Oh" have different meanings. i can edxplain more if u want
@@BlitzTheFoxiI'd like to hear it!🙋♀️
@@anna-a33allrighty
ok so oh is generally used as a sign of exclamation or awe, whilst O is actually a call out to or cry out. As in O Lord i cry to you versus Oh wow that is amazing.
its not a crazy difference and O is rarely used anymore, but if you wanna be correct O is used in these terms \o/
Yes, as a middle-schooler as I read and learned Shakespeare, I tried to always rhyme his couplets: love and prove, wind and mind. I figured I should stick to the original pronunciation. Not everyone liked that.
@@BlitzTheFoxiI think 'O' is one of the last few modern usages of the vocative case, whereas 'Oh!' is an ejaculation, as we were taught in the olden days of my schooling. I believe Latin was still considered a modern language, then.
I love it when Geoff and his three twin brothers get together and release a banger
😁
Lol😂🔥
I never was proud of my lower register when i was growing up. I always wanted to sing high like the rock and metal singers I listened to. Now though, I'm proud of my bass range and almost all of the credit goes to this guy. Thank you, Geoff, for helping me realize that being a bass is cool.
I always wanted to be a rock tenor, too. The only reason being a bass is "cool" now is because of folks like you. These videos could just as easily get 6 views and go completely unnoticed. Thank you for being here!
@@GeoffCastellucci my impression (also from my own standpoint) alot of people find deeper voices calming, comforting, and safe. So I think that those who come over basses that feel that way will like bass covers like this one, and the rest just wont bother. Hope this comment made sense, I just felt like I had to throw it in there from my standpoint as a woman ❤
@@idaengest4069 I have to agree with you about calming, comforting, and safe. That's a major part of the draw for me. Geoff also has a warmth, ease, and joy in his tone that can't be faked. I say that about all the singers in VoicePlay too, but it's the combination of that and bass range for me.
@@joyfulyes Glad im not the only one who thinks that 🥰
@Wayne I am one who has always, ALWAYS preferred the richness of a good bass voice over any of the higher voices. A good bass voice will literally give me the chills and make me shiver. I freaking love it. It's a beautiful, warm, earthy sound that I have always been drawn to, and it always elicits a visceral response from me when I hear it. Yes, there's a safe and comforting quality to it, but for me it's that earthy rumble. Geoff's voice also manages to carry a gentleness in it, even in his lowest sub notes without losing the earthquake rumble. And that is just completely enchanting for me.
There's a place and time for the higher voices, too. There is. And I do also enjoy them as well. But for me, nothing quite compares to the velvet wrapped in honey of a good bass. :)
I'm a female low contralto, so I sing basically the tenor range (but being female, I don't have that lovely tenor bright AND full timbre). If i had a penny for every time I've been told to force my voice up into the alto range or that I "just can't sing" because my range is inconvenient for what they were doing, I'd have a mansion on a private island somewhere. LOL. I've tried to reach the alto range... I can't. Simply cannot do it without causing injury. Heck, some of the higher tenor range is hard for me to reach! I've had a much easier time coming to accept my voice as it is, since getting into the acapella groups over the last five years or so. Learning that people DO actually appreciate the whole range of voices, including those of us on the bottom ends of our respective voice groups, has gone a long, long way towards reigniting the actual desire to sing again.
All this to say... you don't ever need to be ashamed or shy about your bass range. Take what nature endowed you with, care for it, and let it blossom. There is something a bass voice adds to music that no other voice type can. And it's the soul of the music; take the bass line out of anything, and all those higher voices leave you with a piece of music that sounds empty and hollow.
I love the way his hands play and his vocal range is incredible
Conducter: Which part do you sing?
Geoff: Yes.
This may be your best yet.
The way you take what is normally such a simple melody and twist and layer it into something that is both familiar and enchanting is wonderful. This will be on repeat for some time!
Wow I didn’t expect to see you here. And I would most definitely agree with you
Couldn't have said it any better!
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It’s always a blast seeing people you’re a fan of be fans of other people you’re fans of.
Oh hello Stupes, what a pleasant surprise in the comment section
Low Notes:
0:00 - B1 Chest
0:09 - B1 Chest
0:15 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
0:33 - C2 B1 Chest (Background)
0:39 - B1 Chest
1:06 - A1 Chest
1:15 - D2 Chest
1:20 - B1 Chest
2:05 - B1 Chest
2:19 - A1 Chest? (breathy)
2:32 - B1 Chest
2:40 - D2 Chest (Slide down to around A1-B1)
2:45 - C2 B1 Chest
2:53 - B1 Chest
3:11 - B1 Chest, E1 Subharmonic
Thanks dude!
There was more then 1 sub.
Thank you!
@@jackfishbock5102 When? Sorry, I don't hear any more
I am sorry I am Geoff’s big fans too. Would need you help me to list out the Tomi P latest video “ sweet dream “ 🙈🙈🙈
Geoff seems way more comfortable within his vocal range than he used to be. Awesome to see him constantly improve, as hard as it is to imagine him getting any better.
Divin
First time hearing Geoff Castellucci - I heard that all the way to my toes. Wow.
Geoff has that effect on people
ooooooh that picardy third was beautiful
I expected you would be here. Seems I was right.
It's you!! :D
You should do a transcription if you can, would be cool to visualize the harmonies
Fancy seeing you here!! I love your channel!
1) The combination of such an arrangement of music and such a voice (spoiler: there is not only bass) gives me goosebumps the size of an elephant. 😳
2) 2 points for diction: I heard the lyrics of this song clearly for the first time. ☺
3) the arrangement of the version reminded a little of the music of Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) 🤔
The overall score is 7 out of 5 (yes, I'm greedy). 😎
I have to agree with You on all points.
Also Hans Zimmer is a good comparison, I love his music for the emotions he evokes and the goosebumps and tears to my eyes effect it often has and it is the same with Geoffs christmas song or the Misty Mountains one. His arrangements are something else.
And I don‘t know why but in the beginning, I always hear „My Jolly Sailor Bold“ in the back of my head, but that might be because I am old, boring AND chronically confused....
@@Dani_Ela13 Hans Zimer is a genius of epic music.
@@alexking930 And it is not just about the knowledge and experience or being perfect, it is the special something that you have and cannot learn. I love that about music and art.
Anyways have a lovely day and Merry Christmas in advance.
@@Dani_Ela13 Thank you, but I don't celebrate Catholic Christmas 😅
@@alexking930 🙈 I apologize, have a wonderfull Watchalong then.
The richness of 3:01 has me ascending to the heavens above 🤌
THIS IS THE BEST MALE SINGER EVER. HE IS MY FAVORITE!!!!
Woah, I never knew that Christmas carols could be sexy!
The ability to go from bass to tenor is amazing.
Damn! You are the most awesome voice I've ever listened to. Greetings from Spain. You rock!
I am in absolute awe. My grandfather was a bass singer and he actually sang me and my brothers this song in a very low voice when we wanted to sleep. You bring my grandfather's voice back from the dead and it is an absolute gift. Please keep doing what you are doing.
May I add that, Geoff, is absolutely drippin 🥵
I love it, but where are the captions?
@@sherwoodva3834 wdym
Im subbed now. Most beautiful rendition of this song.❤
I can't be the only 'dirty old lady' imagining that voice whispering in her ear and sending shivering vibrations down her spine.. and that's with a christmas song.. imagine a love song.. oooh boy.
Low notes
0:01 B1
0:10 B1
0:15 A1-B1
0:34 A1
0:39 B1
0:48 B1
1:07 *A1*
1:15 D2
1:20 B1
2:05 B1
2:19 B1
2:33 *B1*
2:39 D2-B1
2:45 C2-B1
2:52 _soft_ B1
3:10 B1 - *E1 subharmonic*
1:52 Wait was that a B0 here?
I've lost my earphones so I am not sure about the note
@@rtsbass7829 I might be crazy but I think he layered a subharmonic B0 into the final chord of the song.
3:17 that or he accidentally slipped into 2nd subs
@@cullenlee6461 Nuh I don't hear anything.
Moreover, 2nd sub for an E1 (E2 Fund) is an A0
I think there's also a growl around 0:33
One of my favorite Christmas songs. This is an excellent rendition. 😊
Who needs a choir when you can just be the choir. Damn. This was so beautiful!!
This dude is hitting so many of my favorite songs, STOP IT, you're going to make me smash the subscribe button, the like button, and not forget to hit the notification bell to make sure I don't miss any content!!! But really though, I'm continually impressed by the depth and breadth of your singing. It's beautiful and I'm definitely (more than) a bit jealous, keep it up!
When you want to sing a beautiful carol, but you can't help being a pirate from the darkest seas.
😂
🤣 👍🏻
Avast, ye merry gentlemen...aaarrrr, mateys! 😂🏴☠🎄🤣
Sexy Greek god pirate! 😆
Genuine LOL at that matey matey. Thanks for cheering me up!! I'm having a bad day but not so bad now!
Geoff truly has an amazing vocal range. An incredible singer. as a single or in a group.
thanks for the like
I wanna see his whole nasopharynx on a scope, like with Tom Thumb.
Love his low bass tones... and the fact that he can go up to a tenor... impressive
Incredible but true I'm crying for more 😢
Its called baritone
A lot of bass singers have crazy wide ranges! I'm super jealous!
@@scottishcommie1912 He moves between bass, baritone, and tenor.
Let’s called him: The golden basstenor tones, that is own name of his his low bass singer covers.
This gesticulation is on another level
Magnifico! Sei un grande davvero complimenti! E grazie per questo incredibile pezzo che ho appena ascoltato! Il significato di questo testo è una forza della natura! E la tua voce mi sta facendo venir voglia di passare da tenore a basso🙂👏👏 🙏🫶
I thought the heavy metal version of Carol of the Bells was my favorite dramatic Christmas song but THIS beats it. Loved this song!
Also, the 2nd from the right Geoff is my favorite Geoff. Glad to see him get a turn in the spotlight.
Is anyone going to point out how freaking awesome Geoff looks in that costume and that hairstyle. Because he does.
Tiktok brought here... Hoist the Colors by Voiceplay and discovering this man's coreshaking voice. I am hooked 😍
OK. We need a CD of Christmas songs from you. Really!
I just cannot get enough of a deep bass singing voice! I can feel it in my soul.
Oh look, it's my favorite group. Geoff and the Castelluccis
I have no idea whether you guys look at these comments or not especially one from a couple of years ago. I cannot get over you're attacks and timing are unbelievable. I greatly appreciate your music and talent!
For me, this is the perfect Christmas song.
Alternate Title: God Rest Ye Merry GeoffreyMen
That's great!
The best comment
🤣
Nah, Geoff Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The accurate substitution ;)
@@GeoffCastellucci I would love to hear you sing old toy trains by toby Keith you'll nail it I love your voice! ❤️❤️❤️
THAT could not have been easy to do! Well done.
Amazing voice!
I love listening to this over and over. Not only is it one of my favorite carols but it reminds me of my childhood. My father was a bass baritone and every year the whole family would gather around the piano and singe Christmas carols. That was 60 years ago. He's been gone for nearly 40 years now but I'll never forget.
this. i needed THIS in my life. i cant believe it didnt come up in my feed till today
Fantastic job, Geoff -- such creativity and nuance thrown into a song as old as time. I really appreciate you putting your own spin on it 👏
Thanks!
May the vocal gods continue to bless us all (bass voices) with such inspiration
Is it sacrilegious that, after hearing this for the first time I actually said " aw hell yeah!" out loud? There was no one around to hear me except the cat and she wasn't listening. 😄 Thank you sir for another absolutely stunning arrangement and performance of an old standard! ❤
I felt the first note all the way to my booty. I'd say, not at all!
Hello Kelly how are you today
The cat was listening! They always listen...there might be food!
My first reaction was “holy hell!” Geoff is good... I knew that, but wow this was awesome!
I know it’s been a little while you posted this, but WOW! You’re an amazing singer! My band teacher showed me this and I got hocked 😅❤❤
Beautiful, love, love the jackets too 🎄
wonderful
Geoff's genius at arranging is front and center. If you need a detailed breakdown of why this is so amazing, Peter Barber does an excellent analysis
I want an entire Christmas album sung by Geoff 😮 what a voice, it's so soothing, like a lullaby, so gentle on the ears, no fatigue from listening at all (I can't handle high notes for too long...but low notes, all day every day, so nice on the ears).
Such a talented guy! Must admit I am smitten with the basso profundo 🥰
Yeah thanks for this. Exactly what I was looking for this song. Very nice
No matter how many times I see these, my brain still cannot wrap around the amazingness that is Geoff's range. It insists that it's someone else singing even while watching Geoff do it.
This is the song that started my recent obsession with the music of Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay. I haven’t heard much new music to get excited about in years. In November 2023, I decided my old holiday playlist was getting a little tired. Since radio playlists are dreadful, I scoured Spotify and RUclips looking for new recordings. This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols, and Geoff’s version came up during my search. I was wowed by his gorgeous, deep voice and the beautiful arrangement! Within a couple days, I had watched nearly every video and mini, bought multiple songs, and joined Patreon. What a great holiday gift this turned out to be!
The song that started my Geoff/Voiceplay addiction last year
Still cant get enough of it 😁
💚🖤❤️
Monster Mash did it for me. All four characters, the dancing, the singing, ooh la la. Im in love! The rumble he creates is a cross between a monster truck and a pirate. I get chills thinking of both. 💖🥰
2:42 when the lead comes back in is just so amazing to me. It sounds so good it doesn’t even sound like a vocalist singing but instead sounds like a sample of electronic music and it just scratches a certain itch of mine lol.
Yes! The low bass brought tears to my soul. Fuck yeah, dope!
When days get dark, know this: people from all over the world love and appreciate you for your amazing talent, your phenomenal voice, and your great personality! Thank you for being you! Blessings to you and your loved ones! ♥️
More of this please.
God has blessed you with a magnificent voice. Share it with the world.
Geoff's voice brings me all the comfort and joy I could ever need. 😊❄️
I'm glad that I'm way older than Geoff because I get to listen to him for the rest of my life. He should out live me as long as he stays off airlines and private planes. He is6my alltime favorite singers.
WOW Beautiful.
I have been going through some really stressful shit, anxiety through the roof, heart pounding, brain fog, inability to focus, everything making me panic type of anxiety, can't even sleep but SO exhausted, not eating, starving but no appetite, yet when I came across this on my youtube feed, all that melted away. I have not felt this comforted in a while. Your voice feels like a weighted blanket in the most comforting way possible. Thank you for sharing this gift 💕
Geoff's voice really is like a warm, comforting and safe hug. I use his narrations several times a week to help me sleep, they are so soothing and relaxing to listen to ❤❤
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His extraordinary lows vibrate right to my soul. So beautiful.
@@pegialberts2997 Geoff's lows get me right in the feels! **Shivers** I get goosebumps of delight every single time.
This is such an excellent version of a great Christmas song. Oh the beautiful harmonies of the Geof-tet. I can't wait to add it to my holiday playlist.
The Geoff-tet 🤩😍
The hand movement is like..mesmerizing
Absolutely love thos one!!!!
❤🎄❤️ 🎄❤ 🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤
Wow!! His vocal range is... There are no words to describe how amazing it is. Just... Wow.
Based on the timbre of his voice I don't know if his voice is much lower than most choir basses, but his control over subtones is just really powerful
He is lower.
@@bobstr6224 I meant in natural range, and I wouldn't dare claim he isn't a really low bass, but I think a big part of his lowness is subtones (a technique) instead of natural range
@@bruhspenning you are right, however he also is a very solid bass even without those sub tones
We all know that Geoff's singing is out of this world, BUT
The rhythm in this is extraordinary! The mix of swing and straight phrases is amazing!
I always love his arrangements from a harmonical view (and of course the bass... And the subharmonics), but this one shows that Geoff's musical ability stretches so far beyond that! Just.... Awesome!
Amazing Job!!
I know all decisions were deliberate, and I just want to praise him for that.
I hope, that Geoff reads the original comment - so he knows his efforts are appreciated! :)
Even if he does not react to my comment in any way.... It is enough that he might read it :)
Hätte ich nicht besser ausdrücken können
I absolutely love this!!
Didn't realize you could turn a christmss carol and make it this good
Wow...another major demonstration of Geoff's range. I am perpetually amazed how anyone can sing such deep bass, and then flip to a high tenor in one breath. A one man choir for sure.
SIR. I was NOT prepared to have your voice vibrate it's way into MY SOUL. 🔊🥴
Please do it again. 🙏
Yep, all the time…
practically for a year listening this track and "White Christmas" every week and sometimes every day, over and over again, they are so cool, thank you very much!
The range🤯
Awesome. Love listening to you sing.
This arrangement is kind of haunting in its own way and utterly amazing, Geoff displays his prowess with arrangement management very well and never disappoints
This guy made this song so much better. He added such a 'dangerous' feel to the song, while keeping the same merriness and displaying his vocal range. I had no idea Geoff could get better. and then he did
I saw this while listening to hoist the colors, boy am i glad i have headphones in, this is beautiful
I agree. Geoff kick's it up 1000% with that song.
My kids home school, love listening to Geoff Castellucci. His voice would be great for Little Drummer Boy.
When I go thru the pearly gates, I hope to hear Pavarotti, Bocelli and Castellucci singing. ABSOLUTELY Heavenly!
You know, this implies you want him to die before you do.
Could be that there are clones, I guess.
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 "Pearly gates..." Boy, are you ever in for a huge surprise!
all Italians, ethnically
Im not going if Geoff isnt singing in my ear.
Woah your upper range sounds really good in the melody
Man am I excited. My favorite singer and one of my favorite Christmas songs.
Love this song ❤
I love Xmas. This man has just built on my love.
This is the first time I've seen a video by this guy, but I've got to say I'm really impressed! Not only are his lowest notes still clear, but he had a very impressive range in general!
Have you heard him sing Sixteen tons? Oh my gosh!
I'm teaching myself to perform 16 tons with his karaoke track. Fellow bass singer!
I would KILL to hear him sing VALHALLA CALLING 🥰💕
Thank you, my 13 year old became a bass last year... and I've been looking for a true bass for him to listen to.
MY SCHOOL CHOIR IS DOING THIS!
AS A BASE, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW YOU COVERING IT HELPS ME!
😮😮😮 Wow! Just WOW!!!
Starts traditional, then morphs into an audible rendition of the joy proclaimed in the lyrics as the Geoff clones bounce melody, harmony, and phrases around between them. Ends with a bass underscore that gives the ground itself a shiver. I don't always like it when people rearrange some of the traditional songs, but that was a masterclass in how to rearrange without losing the original feeling of the song! Thank you sir!
True 👍
This sounds absolutely phenomenal on Bose noise, canceling headphones. It gave my throat a massage!
We all admire, appreciate, and love Geoff’s deep notes, but I’ve got to say that I really loved his tenor voice in this song. It is beautiful!
I do so love watching Geoff be an entire men's choir all by himself.
Hi
I must say; that with the talent, ear and range you have, it would be a great venture to see you produce a Christmas album if you have not already done so. Your gift is a blessing and what greater way to exhibit that but through the favorites of Christmas. Names of greats before. One that come to mind are songs by Burl Ives was one of my favorites growing up. But i think that many of the classic songs we heard in our youth, you would bring back to life in a way no one else can.
This is one of my favorites of yours and one of my favorite songs in general. Thank you.
What’s better than a bassist? FOUR BASSISTS!! This gave me goose bumps… holy shoot…!