Vocal Coach REACTS - Geoff Castellucci 'Blackbird'
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Great A Cappella version with tight, interesting harmonies from Voice Play's star bass vocalist
@Geoff Castellucci
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• Blackbird | The Beatle...
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Member of the a cappella group VoicePlay who acts as the group's human bass guitar. The group performed in the fourth season of NBC's The Sing-Off. He attended the University of Central Florida after graduating from Lake Howell High. Fun Fact: Geoff previously worked at Universal Orlando and performed in the Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue show.
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Ken - “is he a bass, baritone, or tenor?!”
Geoff - “yes”
😂😂
Yeos
correction : Bass Baritone, Or tenor
Correct answer is "ruclips.net/video/zJVhVFRknTU/видео.html 3:14"
Well said!
Geoff actually classes himself as a "baritone with a bass range".
That makes sense considering where he seems to be most comfortable, and where he seems to have the most agility in his voice.
Down in the bass range, he is far less melodic.
You can try it out yourself, the further away from your normal voice you get(both lower and higher) the less you can do with it, 'till you're barely able to do more than just getting a noise in that tone out.
That's interesting... I would call him a bass with a strong upper range extension. But it's his voice I'll certainly trust his own assessment.
Basically he the perfect example of a Bass-Baritone
He thinks he doesn't also have a tenor range?
He's dead wrong
@@okidoki7886 yes, he has the range of a tenor, but that’s not where he is comfortable with singing, when compared to his baritone range around middle c.
Geoff's voice sounds so effortless no matter what range he's singing in. It just never sounds strained or difficult for him. Unreal.
that relaxed quality is something I really enjoy in any deep voice. Perry Como had that too. Just a pleasant ease in producing such rich tones.
What's Geoff's range?
Yes.
You should def do his Headless Horseman cover. And also Voiceplay’s The Little Mermaid Medley. Amongst other VP songs you have yet to do
Ooow yes thats a great song and sixteen tons is dope to
@@demonmaster6668 yes. But it wasnt out when i originally commented. But i whole heartedly agree
Headless horseman is the next logical geoff video
I'd recommend Geoff's version of Headless Horseman
Geoff is a beast! I swear, he does it all! In Voiceplay's "Death of a Bachelor" he does the bass, harmony, and percussion! In their cover of "Love Yourself" he does the bass and percussion. His "Headless Horseman" and "Bear Necessities" are awesome too! He also has several narrations reading various works like "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." You can't go wrong with any Voiceplay or Geoff Castellucci song! Loved the reaction! Hope to see more from Voiceplay and Geoff.
I hope he didn't read The Telltale Heart in his lower register because nobody's ever going to sleep again after reading it xD
That last low note was an E1, same as in Oogie Boogie's song.
As far as Geoff's solo work, yeah, the Headless Horseman deal is well done, but it's creepy (which is the idea). On a more light fun level, he covered Bare Necessities.
He also has vids of himself reading Edgar Allan Poe.
I wasn't sure about the last note. Thank you for sharing that with us, Doug. I appreciate it.
Headless horseman is his best work, in my opinion
What does he sing? Bass, Baritone, or Tenor?
Yes.
“Is be a bass, baritone or tenor!?”
The answer is YES
You should check out Voiceplay singing your a mean one mr grinch
I was gonna say the same thing.
Word
And so seasonally appropriate!
"Is he a bass, baritone, or tenor!?" Yes. If I've understood his "How to sing very low" videos correctly, he's a natural baritone with a well-trained mix and head voice, and a zillion hours of practice at vocal fry and subharmonics to create the crazy low range.
Subscribed, btw. I've watched many of your reactions now, and I've enjoyed all but one of them. :-)
He is definitely a lyric whatever-voice-he-claims. I love listening to Geoff.
Silly Ken. Always expect Geoff to surprise you.
I feel like you can take this fact to the bank and cash checks against it. I have decided that if you are not gobsmacked by the song he would not be happy with it, he must tinker with the arrangement until it practically pops out your eyeballs.
"Ex-lax and Flannel slacks" I just found my new exclamatory for daily life.
omg me too!
I haven't been able to get over "Holy Hermione Granger"
I was eating a banana when Ken said that and now I have banana and spit all over my computer monitor LOL
The face you made when he started singing is pretty much exactly what I look like every time
Same! His voice just blows me away every time!
I love the moment of shock seeing his range. For me his voice is insanely visceral.
Geoff has personally stated himself that he is a baritone with a basso profundo range
You're such a joy to watch, Ken
Geoff's little boy is so lucky to have a Daddy who can sing him lullabies every night!!! I'd fall right to sleep with such a silky smooth voice ^___^
He should be on the voice . He would win millions for this. He has an amazing voice
Hey Ken. Thanks for an amazing reaction - Geoff's work on this is without doubt exquisite. I really enjoyed your comments! I truly enjoyed their voiceplay medley on Little Mermaid, it was so much fun to watch and I think you will enjoy it as well. Already looking forward to your next reaction vid :)
I love your reactions...seeing you process this musically is like watching someone taste the best dessert ever created in the history of ever.
Hello Vickie Jackson, thanks for commenting - It is true, I really enjoy what I do!
@@KenLavigne It shows! Fun to watch and listen to.
He just released Mele Kalekemaka..... You think this gives you chills? That one was INSANE
Thank you for the reaction! Obviously haven’t seen it all yet but both you and Geoff never fail to impress! (Oh I subscribed lol)
Also I suggest (even though it’s past Halloween) checking out his ‘Headless Horseman cover’. Another solo piece.
Thanks for subbing! I will totally check that track out, these guys are great!
@@KenLavigne yeah...after that please check the little mermaid song with his band voiceplay.I subscribed long time ago
BTW sir, he just came out with his version of Mele Kalikimaka, with a female trio (American Sirens), they do Bing Crosby and The Andrew's Sisters proud!
I don’t why, but while I was watching your reaction, I could not help thinking about how much you remind me of Colin Firth ahaha. By the way, I appreciated this reaction much more than I expected to. You’re genuine and professional. Thank you for the entertainment! I’ll wait for your next one
Great reaction sir. Yes, he is certainly a singular talent. His version of Headless Horseman is awesome as well as Voiceplay's Disney Medley, Moana, Little Mermaid and Mr Grinch.
Thanks for a great analysis!
I will check it out Thanks for the comment!
@@KenLavigne Could I please ask you to check out another interpretation of "Mr Grinch"? Small Town Titans has an enjoyable take on it and I've not seen many reactions to it.
Great review. I really recommend Voiceplay’s “Warriors.” They do bring a violin into the mix and I think it is just stunning. Gave me chills the first time I watched it and it has become a favorite of mine.
Such a powerful song. Their best yet
react to the headless horseman by geoff castellucci
Why is he not well known or have I been living under a rock? Which is entirely possible. Holy moly!!!
He's not a Bass
He's not a Baritone
He's not a Tenor
..He's a demon, sent to torture us by being perfect..
Besides that I also kept getting distracted by you! In a good way tho. I don't know why but you remind me so much of the actor Colin Firth!😂
Geoff inspired me to give up on singing!
@@somzer don't give up!! He also worked hard to get there. And you too, so keep going!😁
THAT'S WHO HE REMINDED ME OF!!
@@RavenSutcliffe YES! Finally someone who agrees!!
Loved your reaction! Geoff really is amazing and blows everyone's mind!
at the rate that voiceplay is losing members this may be the future of them. geofff is just proving he can do a solo accepella group.
I highly recommend Geoffs version of the Headless Horseman
Omg I love your genuine honest reaction to this emotional song. Watching you react to that makes me relive the emotions from the first time I listened to it. Keep up the good work 👍
I subscribed! A combination of great music and educational commentary always is wonderful!
Thanks - much appreciated!
I love this guy he cracks me up
Geoff's range is amazing. Like Tim Foust, 5 octave range MAY be cutting it short. The octaves, are just obstacles for these guys. High, Low, they surpass them all. Along with other A Cappella singers, but those two, right at the top of the list.
I’ve heard Tim do A0-A5, which is insane (and why he calls himself a tenor). The highest I’ve heard Geoff go is B4 (high for a baritone), but he used subs to hit B0 in Halo while Tim is only growls down that low.
I can’t wait to see his reaction to Sixteen Tons.
That was awesome. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Rosannasfriend , and I am happy to see you here :) you've been here since the beginning and that means a lot!
Venus 501, a subscriber to QoFyGang, added some background by the Beatles on the meaning of this song. It moved me, I lived through that time and I think it should be shared so you'll know where the beauty comes from
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"During a concert in the US , before performing this song, Paul McCartney spoke on stage about the meaning of the song. After the show, during an interview, the meaning was further discussed:
I had been doing poetry readings. I had been doing some in the last year or so because I’ve got a poetry book out called Blackbird Singing, and when I would read “Blackbird”, I would always try and think of some explanation to tell the people, ’cause there’s not a lot you can do except just read the poem, you know, you read 10 poems that takes about 10 minutes, almost. It’s like, you’ve got to, just, do a bit more than that. So, I was doing explanations, and I actually just remembered why I’d written “Blackbird”, you know, that I’d been, I was in Scotland playing on my guitar, and I remembered this whole idea of “you were only waiting for this moment to arise” was about, you know, the black people’s struggle in the southern states, and I was using the symbolism of a blackbird. It’s not really about a blackbird whose wings are broken, you know, it’s a bit more symbolic.
Paul McCartney, Interview with KCRW’s Chris Douridas, 25 May 2002
So, basically, Blackbird was inspired by the racial tensions that exploded in the US on spring 1968 as a symbolic way to support the efforts of the Civil Rights Movement.
McCartney underlined also that “bird” is a British slang often used for “girl”, which would make “blackbird” become “black girl”. This lexical escamotage combined with the events back in 1960s seem to refer to Rosa Parks, a black woman who, while on a bus, refused to give up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger, after the white section was filled; she later become “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement”.
Anyway, this song is so deep and at the same time so metaphoric that it can be used as a song of freedom in any circumstances. It sings that even if your not free, if you live in darkness, if your wings are broken and your eyes sunken, you should always try to arise, fly and follow the light that even in the darkest night shines.
Notably, Blackbird is one of the top ten most recorded covers of all time. I would like to present to you one of the best, in my opinion: the cover from Crosby, Still and Nash performed at Woodstock."'
Goodness, knew the name but not the voice. Beautiful, beautiful sounds. Thank you.
Omg he is so incredible
he is everything in between i haven't herd this song until now Geoff C and Tim F if they ever got together and just sang i thank the universe will stop expanding and a new age will start
I should wear a bib whenever I see and hear Geoff Castellucci. And I'm old enough, just about, to be his grandma! Between his voice and his face, he is, um, nonpareil. You could look it up.
What a good way to start my morning. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks again for what you are doing here.
I subscribed! :D Love your enthusiasm yo
Yay, thank you!
I thought I was subscribed. I am now. My favourite part is the repeat of Blackbird fly and everything after. Your expressions are priceless!
Hello Chrissy Donohue, thanks for commenting - Geoff's voice is so soothing!
For whatever reason, when someone goes that deep; Avi Kaplan, Tim Foust...I call it flipping that pickle switch... New subscriber!!! Hi from upstate NY! Happy Turkey day! Sue
Geoff is the gold standard....
Wow. Just wow.
I subscribe. Welcome to the world of Geoff Castellucci. Interesting that you question whether he’s a bass, baritone, or tenor. With an almost 5 octave chest range, he can go to the extreme bottom and then to the top of head notes seamlessly. Peter Barber will “die on the hill” that Geoff’s a bass. Geoff says he’s a low baritone who’s developed his deeper register. I’m in love with his rapid spirals thru the entire scale (both up & down). The smoothness of his voice is seductive.
I've been a subscriber for about a month and love your reactions. I learn so much watching each reaction and will definitely continue watching.
Geoff has many solo videos and videos with Voiceplay. All are awesome and mind blowing.
Btw... I subscribed.
Not a single dislike. Speaks volumes (pun intended) to this channel and Ken’s vibes
I absolutely LOVE all your reactions to Castellucci!
Story was, when Crosby, Stills, and Nash..went to England to maybe do some work for the Beatle's company Apple.....they heard this song by the Beatles, and did their OWN cover of it....should give it a listen....LOVE your reactions when you are surprised......great reactions to Geoff's Sub-harmonics in Oogie boogie...hehehh
We gotta cut him off, he's gonna overdose on Geoff's voice and have a breakdown, hahaha.
I subscribed. Love watching your reactions. You are so honest and your cheeks rose up when your excited by a performance.
Your musical knowledge adds so much!
I subscribed to your channel because I enjoy the knowledge and comedic comments you say!! You are fantastic Kevin!!🙌🏻
Geoff's voice is amazing! We are fans from Brazil. Thanks for the react video!
Awesome video! I love your genuine reactions!
YES I've been waiting for this one!! I love Geoff and I love your reactions lol 😂♥️
Your expression at that first line is why I come here. Just unabashed surprise and awe and wonder. I could just be projecting, of course. Thanks for the great video!
Geoff Castellucci is the best
Lovely
He is TOTAL BASS and can also sing a high note, in vocal band "voiceplay" he is a bass
Yeah but Ken is referring to what his classification would be based on his ability and his comfort zone. Geoff himself has said that he considers himself a baritone with bass range. Not a true "basso profundo"
I haven't decided whether that I like his arrangement or his performance of it more.
BRUH YOU GOT TO CHECK OUT HIS VERSION OF HIGH AND DRY, ITS HIS BEST YET!!!!!!
I've subscribed! I've watched a few of your videos now and I love your exclamations. I also love how much enjoyment you get from the videos you're watching.
wonderful.
I loved your reaction to this beautiful cover! Really appreciate your knowledgeable analysis and infectious enthusiasm. Subscribed!
Awesome, Thank you very much!
Love your comments, keep up the great work.
I just subscribed! Can't wait to see more of your great content!
"Ex-Lax and flannel slacks." has to be the reactor comment of the century... Just sayin'
I've seen a few videos here before, but that was the phrase that made me sub. I am HERE for the slightly silly G-rated commentary.
I subscribed! He and Tim Foust from Home Free are the 2 best in today's music!
Thank you so much for getting around to this. Been waiting
I don't remember if I suggested that you check out Geoff Castellucci singing "Sixteen Tons". That was the first song I heard him sing. I came from the coal mining area. My grandfather was a coal miner. His job, in the later years of his life, was to operate a digging machine, which is the most dangerous because of gas and cave ins. I remember my grandmother was in constant terror of hearing the cave in bells. So the song caught my attention.
GOD! I wish I could sing with even 1/3 of this guy's skill. I struggle to keep people's ears from bleeding when I sing!
Your geeking out has resulted in another sub. Huzzah!
I just subscribed and will be looking forward to more reactions. I myself am an singer, but with no formal training so these reaction videos have really helped me learn. Thank you sir!
You've got the most hilarious sayings
I subscribed! Love the reactions!
I subscribed!!! Geoff Castellucci is the best!!
YES!! Headles horseman & Bare necceties you can also check out his readings on his channel 😊❤️
I say this a lot. He is an alien. I think he’s Superman.
The guy is truly impressive, SO IS THE SONG!
Geoff is a vocal cheat code
I subscribed! Nice to hear reaction from someone that is actually a musician and knows music!
Just subscribed... love that face you made the first 2 range you heard 😂😂😂😂
Thanks Francois TOLLIS glad to have you here!
I Subscribe :) I have had the pleasure of watching a few of your reactions in the last weeks and I loved them so much I need to see more :D
"Ex-lax and flannel slacks". I'm dead. LOL can't stop laughing. And as usual, Geoff blows me away every time! Love your content!
Ken, you need to react to The Sound of Silence by Geoff Castelucci! It'll absolutely blow your mind! As well as Voiceplay's cover of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters. Geoff's arrangement. Just brilliant!
You need to hear Do You Hear What I Hear by Home Free
Yes it's amazing!!😊❤️
@@christinadowdican3268 I think that’s the best version of that song, Adams arrangement is just astonishing
he's got a new cover of 16 Tons that is amazing! you should definitely do that one as well
Please react to VoicePlay's Carry On Wayward Son and Geoff Castellucci's High and Dry. Both are really good.
YESSS!!! Wayward Son is so beautiful.
I subscribed! Love your content!!