Ha!!! So fun to watch your reaction!! Such a great analysis!

@Melisendre

Жыл бұрын

So much fun to watch your great performance!

@EthanDrewMusic

Жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to hear you sing in this one, Liz! I just reacted to, and broke down this song, and the video drops this week (most likely today or tomorrow)! Peter, fantastic break down!

@LizzyGarozzoMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@EthanDrewMusic Awesome!!!! Can’t wait!

@LizzyGarozzoMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@EthanDrewMusic fantastic!!! Keep me posted or tag me!

@EthanDrewMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@LizzyGarozzoMusic will do!

If not my favorite VoicePlay piece of all time, DEFINITELY in the top 3 -- such a fantastic arrangement, and SO much fun. Huge shoutout to Elizabeth for jumping in and doing an excellent job (and bringing some operatic singing along for the ride)! Bravi, tutti!

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for another fantastic Analysis to Voice Plays. I have been begging you for this ❤️ one down one to go. Please please I am begging you again to do a reaction/ analysis of Geoff's solo cover... Ghost's Riders In The Sky. You will love it. Best ever.

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, yes it's me begging you again for another reaction video of Voice Plays latest cover song Hide & Seek ( Ding Dong ) featuring Lauren the Stairwell Siren. You know how Voice Play does Halloween 🎃

@gareldmarks224

Жыл бұрын

Haha .. u understood! For me still oogie boogie. It's what got me into voice play, and I know he's hit lower notes in videos that have come since then but still that E one at the end is always the one that gets me. I would say that one hoist the colors and dragonborn comes

Keep on pausing and I will keep on watching and subscribing. I do like what you're telling me between those pauses. 🤗 Edward Grieg 1875 Peer Gynt Suite. To the drama written by Henrik Ibsen. Both Norwegians.

How do we get this nominated for a Grammy for best arrangement, just like "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Pentatonix ??? I loved "Dance", but I really think this is even more outstanding.

Elizabeth isn't operatic but says she just sounds that way, and has said that the guys didn't ask her to sing any high notes :)

This was written by Edvard Grieg for the play Peer Gynt. the mountain king is a troll who wants Peer to marry his daughter and the end is Peer running away from the trolls. The Layne carrot had to make an appearance! This is truly "voice play" and I would love to sing with them on it. So much fun!

@nhiedre

Жыл бұрын

Yup! Here's a link to more info on the play etc if someone is interested: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_Gynt I just love the music that Grieg wrote here

@EthanDrewMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been lurking around Peter’s comments to look for bits of info to include in my reaction, and I hate I missed this comment, it would’ve been cool to mention!

This is definitely going to be one of their classics. Thanks for making it stereo for us!! Great analysis/reaction, and anybody who grumps about the pauses… pshhh. This is why MOST of us are here!

@frankjuggaloheathen1035

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Sometimes the pauses themselves can be a little offsetting, but at the same time, with these reactors who actually know about the depths it takes to produce music/videos you can learn so many things! This is why I'm grateful for reactors like Peter, The Charismatic Voice, Maggie Renee, Tank The Tech, etc. Watching their reactions I've learned quite a few things I didn't know before finding their pages. Knowledgeable reactors are truly a blessing!

Layne did do the arrangement for this one. He and Geoff are the primary arrangers for the group. I really think this song should have an note at the end of the title. In the Hall of the Mountain King: Layne was drunk.

@maeco7

Жыл бұрын

Geoff actually did a piece of this arrangement (he's listed in the credits in the description box as having done "additional arranging") - I've gathered he arranged the swing-ish section. It's definitely mostly Layne's insane brainchild, though 😆 Just a note for Peter that Layne and Geoff usually split all of VoicePlay's arranging 50/50, with Eli occasionally doing some arrangements alongside Layne.

@marshayoung9387

Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@_Kamura_

Жыл бұрын

WAIT- like actually drunk? Or lore drunk?

A wee bit Orff on the composer, it was Grieg. *grins* Yeah.... I'll just show myself out, LOL

Geoff training as an opera singer might be the least likely of all the acapella folks since he's noted in the past that he's a very quiet singer, but it would be super interesting to hear Voiceplay do their take on more classical pieces. Elizabeth (not the singer here) over at TheCharismaticVoice has interviewed both Geoff and Layne about VoicePlay arrangements, and some of their during COVID songs have the sheet music posted.

Notice how Cesar stirs the pot with a big spoon & sneaks some potion in the pot & makes a sneaky head turn to Lane & Eli points to Cesar all at the same time. Cesar then gives the potion to Layne to sip from the spoon & intentionally makes him drunk.

@bruno5336

Жыл бұрын

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I think the best way to explain this might be alive action version of a thirties era cartoon that was never made. A huge amount of imagination went into this, and it shows.

When Lizzie first did a run through with Layne, her comment was that he didn’t have her sing really high on this one. So he did add the higher parts near the end. Lizzie has recorded with them before: the high ethereal line in Frozen 2 and the line over the five of them beatboxing in Greatest Showman Medley. But the only time she was on camera was Just Sing. I’m so happy Layne got her to do this one with them. And so happy Layne continues the insanity with their Halloween video for this year. It’s been a little delayed because he lost power due to the hurricane, but it should be out this week or next.

Voiceplay videos are always a treat and fun to watch, but every time with your analysis I enjoy them even more. And many times Voiceplay has so much going on in their arrangements that it really helps to have a guide to walk me through it to hear and appreciate everything 😁 Thank you again Peter!

Excellent! I love how you actually "danced" to this one. Those drops and trap beats...

Even though there are no words I was riveted watching this. The sense of humor and the Lock, Shock, and Barrel masks in the tree branches are fun Easter Eggs from Kidnap The Sandy Claws. Layne's arrangement he gets his killer carrot into the cauldron at the end. The body function noises just cracked me up. She told the boys that she thought she was supposed to hit really high notes and that there wasn't anything super high for her to hit.

@EthanDrewMusic

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I just did a reaction and breakdown to this one also, and it drops today or tomorrow!

I think Geoff is doing "wumb wumb wumb" on his first solo baseline (aside from the intro), giving it that out-of-breath sound

I love the analysis of this. So many people just nod and listen along. Or freak out over Geoff's low notes. As a result, they never really get to dive into all the intricacies of the arrangement and performance. As a musician and producer, I absolutely love your breakdown of all the elements of it, and your knowledge of a variety of very different genres of music. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!

@EthanDrewMusic

Жыл бұрын

I believe you’d enjoy some of my analyses and breakdowns also!

It is not very often that a group does a "Song" with no words in it, AND makes it VERY ENJOYABLE. But I should have known that Voice Play could do it. And they did. Great reaction, Peter. And thank you for sharing it with us.

I listened to this, and I love it! I didn't find out until after the fact that the song DOESN'T have lyrics in the original version. I gotta admit, VoicePlay keeps astounding me.

Love your reaction and analysis :) The hall of the mountain king / Dovregubbens Hall is by the Norwegian composer Edward Grieg for the play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen. The costumes are likely a reference to the play where Peer Gynt masquerades as a troll (a norwegian one, which are many and varied and not necessarily evil etc. (Also they usually have tails, not horns😉 fun fact)) Peer Gynt tricks the trolls and gets away basically.

Invite Layne in for an interview. I bet a carrot he would do it! It seems to me that they all just keep getting better and better. Layne's color was carrot!

You can definitely tell that everyone had a blast with this one

Layne and Geiff do most of the arranging, about half and half, though Eli has done some and there are one or two exceptions. But yes, this was Layne, showing his goofy side.

Watching you react is a hoot, Peter!! There are a couple of things I loved that you didn't have time to mention. First, it was so funny when Cesar Gibbs-slapped Layne. And just before Elizabeth's super high run, Cesar and Eli were doing a harmonic duet in those character voices, just amazing!! Geoff and Layne split the arrangement/video just about 50/50. Geoff did "additional arranging" in this one according to the credits. He also arranged their last one, the heartbreaking I Can't Make You Love Me.

@elizabethbuerke7854

Жыл бұрын

Gibbs-slapped?! Are you a fellow NCIS fan?

@lizwildcatmunro2460

Жыл бұрын

Cèsar enjoyed that Gibbs-slap too much I think 😂

@ilonadever8249

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbuerke7854 Oh, yeah!!

@elizabethbuerke7854

Жыл бұрын

@@ilonadever8249 Cool! I love it! How do you feel about the newer stuff? Do you hate it or do you think it's okay?

@ilonadever8249

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbuerke7854 They do a lot of things I've never heard before from artists I've never heard of. Doesn't matter because they are that good!

I love your reaction/analyses of Voiceplay. The nerd in me loves learning about the musical technical stuff. And I appreciate that you can appreciate this particular piece, too. While amusing, the number of reactions of people who were just gobsmacked and had no idea how to react was kinda disheartening. I mean, singing to The Hall of the Mountain King was something I always did as a kid (and still do as an old lady) pretty much just like Voiceplay...just not nearly as good. (Not sure if I can carry a tune in a bucket or not. Never trained, but my dad is terrible and makes me twitch when he sings sometimes.)

It was a joy to see your enjoyment of this piece. Leave it to VoicePlay to take a classical piece of music turn it upside down, inside out, and make it into a slapstick comedy. And make it work! I remember hearing this to a Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd cartoon. Elmer was slowly sneaking up on Bugs and they just went faster and faster. It’s pretty amazing how much classical music is used all the time and we don’t even know it. I was astounded to find out that the Golden Grain macaroni song was from an Opera! As they add ingredients to the pot and take a sip, their voices mutate. Geoff and Cesar wisely abstain and their voices remain constant. You missed the bodily functions! You were rocking out. It starts with Cesar’s little squeaker, followed by Eli’s spit, Geoff’s snotty nose wipe, then Layne’s impressive belch. Geoff has a video on how he arranges for VoicePlay and himself. And it doesn’t sound like he commits to putting it down on paper because it changes so many times as they’re trying to get it to sound the way they want it to. (But I could be totally wrong. ) Layne did another one within a few weeks. He was also the one in charge of their Halloween video this year in spite of having a hurricane come through and his electricity wiped out. I’m not sure how it would fit in with your analysis but it’s entertaining as hell. Lauren Paley, whose TikTok singing DingDong went viral, was their guest artist with Elizabeth Zharoff, Charismatic Voice, doing voiceovers.

As a Norwegian, very familiar with both the music and the play and the stories behind, this was making my day, both VoicePlay and Peter!

I can’t wait for when you listen to Geoff’s new one. It’s amazing as always.

You are the best analysis musician/singer/artist I have yet to see online. I almost always use your suggestion of listening to the 'clean' artist's take, and THEN listening to how you break it down and explain things to the 'amazed but amateur' audience. This piece is fantastic from many perspectives, though not one of my favs from VP. Your analysis, on the other hand, is incredible!

As always you never miss anything. You should also react to Geoff's new song "Ghost Riders in the Sky"

I greatly appreciate your ANALYSIS...😉 I enjoy hearing someone who truly knows what they are talking about. I am very anxious to hear your reaction and analysis to Geoff's Ghost Riders in the Sky. It is awesome...(of course...)

I love the amount of effort they put into this song, very complex, more than people think there is.

Agree about the sheet music. The written music for orchestral pieces often has instructions to the performers about how to perform various bits; both standardized things like "staccato" and also custom instructions like "angry Phillip Glass". I'd be really curious if this arrangement has any of that sort of thing.

@peter barber, geoff released his cover of ghost riders in the sky. You should check it out

I enjoyed this reaction so much!! VoicePlay is always taking us on crazy rides and this piece felt like they stepped up their game, yet again. These guys are off the rails so you just have to hold on tight and and enjoy it!

The whole thing reminds me of the old Silly Symphony cartoon series (WAY before your time!) and that last loopy solo line from Geoff is usually what it sounded like when the vultures took over. Heh. Check out "Skeleton Dance" if you've never seen it.

@janetdw

Жыл бұрын

Another reactor and I were carrying on a similar conversation. He compared it to Spike Jones who used to use cowbells and klaxons and breaking bottles in parodies of popular songs. It was back in the 40s and 50s. Look up cocktails for two for a good sample. But I remember the merry melodies. I can see Mickey Mouse conducting a crazy symphony.

I love how much fun you were having watching that!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

This was so fun. The music is by Edvard Grieg in 1875 Peer Gynt Suite. Our symphonic band played this 60 years ago - I got to play my contrabass clarinet in this. Loved it then, love it still.

As always, great in-depth analysis. My fave reactors are voice-teachers/singers- with you and the Charismatic voice topping the pack. I get so much more appreciation for both native-skill and honed, practiced mastery of technique when teachers and singers break these down. Thx for sharing your knowledge so charmingly, and entertainingly. Btw- my fave Voiceplay humorous/educational reaction slot just got taken by The Fairy Voice Mother- she reacted to Oogie Boogie and was …aggressively gobsmacked 😆 Well worth a watch-she’s studying Bass voices at the moment.

I love to hear you bring all the operatic references in this analysis, it really enhances the experience and pull things together ❤️ Not to mention that it brings a smile to my face to see your excitement for this piece shine through so much as it does here 😃

Watching these analysis videos does make me appreciate the songs more. Thanks!

In the Hall of the Mountain King is an 1875 orchestral piece composed by Edvard Grieg.

I love the gimmicky shticks best. my current favorite Geoff production is Way Down where he's obviously having fun. I revisit these whenever I feel down.

Congrats on becoming a Patreon ambassador Peter. You deserve it. All the hard work you put into your reactions and music is always so impressive and worthy of recognition!

@ Peter barber it was composed by Edvard grieg who was a music composure.

I’m hearing a final shift into a yodel by Elizabeth-yes, no, maybe??? Loved the analysis. Can you imagine the scored sheet music for this!!!

It was probably already stated, but it was composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875 as incidental music the Peer Gynt Suite.

I am so so soooooo far behind!!!! Playing catch up. Quit questioning people!! Pause away! As true fans Know it! Love it! Live it!! Amazing analysis as per always. On one hand I'm really sad that I've missed so many but on the other hand it means I get to binge it for the rest of the evening LOL Loving where the cam ran out! Lol

Please do not fee constrained by a 30 minute time restriction for your videos. I really enjoy your in-depth analysis.

Rocking those bass notes

Questo arrangiamento è PAZZESCO!!!🤯🤩 BRAVI👏👏👏

Hello Peter! First I really love your videos and all the stuff you are doing alone/with the bass gang. Some little things that you missed: 1. 20:40 was a C#1 not C1. Also in you said that Geoff "Don't like to go below C#1, but in VoicePlay's cover of the main theme of Halo he sang a really good B0. 2. 25:10 was a D6 to C#6 not a G6, but I believe that she can do this cause in the "Frozen 2" cover she was singing the high note at the background (up to beautiful E6)

@embran8486

Жыл бұрын

That makes way more sense, because otherwise Elizabeth went one note higher than highest note of Queen of the Night aria!

Have never quite understood why people complain about reactors stopping the video to comment. I come here because of your analysis of and commentary on the musicality, structure, style and vocal technique along with any other interesting observations you care to throw in. You do make the occasional good face too!! ;-) You and The Charismatic Voice are my two faves!!

I love the "Achoo!" sung in the background chorus after they get a whiff of the whatever it is in the cauldron that made them sneeze simultaneously.

my son loves your videos

Personally I like to watch your analysis before I watch the video. I find it helps me hear the notes and musical elements better because you have brought them to my attention and I am therefore alerted to them. So while it might be better for some to watch the video before the analysis, for others the analysis may improve their enjoyment of the music.❤

Missed seeing you react to VP lately, so glad you caught this one. It is SO much fun!! Elizabeth teased Layne that he didn't even have her sing high in this one. She was in the Frozen II Medley. Such a beautiful, ethereal voice. I'm so glad she was featured and really do hope we see her again. Layne and Geoff split arranging about 50/50. We're hoping to hear more from Eli if his life calms down to a dull roar. 🤞

Great reaction!!! Great analysis!!! Enjoyed it all the way. Thank you very much.

"In The Hall Of The Mountain King" was composed by Edward Grieg😃

It's like trying to keep track of 5 ping pong balls in a wind tunnel, different speeds, directions, elevations. My hat's off to you trying to follow it.

This is the most giggle worthy video VoicePlay has ever done and they've put out some fun videos. This piece was written by Edvard Grieg as part of the Peer Gint Suite. You should review the video Geoff put up Saturday. It's Ghost Riders in the Sky and, rather than the usual 4 Geoff's, there's 5 of him singing the song. I think you'd enjoy it and all of your subscribers, including me, will learn something.

You have to react to their cover of I Can't Make You Love Me. For me their Best song all time

So glad you got to do this one, I knew you'd have LOTS of insight and I loved that you had so much fun discovering it!

Great analysis!! Really glad you took a deep dive into it.

Everyone should watch PattyCake productions owned by Layne & Tony. The productions they produce are out of this world. They always go all out with costumes, makeup & set. Eli dose a lot of work with the set & lighting. Layne & Tony Play multiple parts in their videos & Kathy Castallucci plays in several of them too. She plays Shock in Kidnap The Santa Clause. Kathy is an amazing talent all on her own. Please do yourselves a great favor & check out PattyCake productions.

I just watched a video about how Layne teased J None about and with carrots and now it is a major inside joke. Layne is Lord of the Carrots😂

Ayo Peter you are truly an amazing person and I appreciate your reactions 🔥

Hall of the Mountin King was originally composed by Edward Grieg

This is an instrumental piece so what they are doing is very creative. Your explanation of some of what they were doing with their voices was actually interesting...Basically these are trolls in The Hall of the Mountain King having a conversation while making a soup or potion...the ending is very fun. The Hall of the Mountain King was composed by Grieg and Lopez in 1876 as incidental music for Henry Ibsen's Peer Gynt Suite and was later expanded into two orchestral suites. One of the things that is a fun visual most don't catch. Ely at the beginning is about to add a carrot and Elizabeth (?) Knocks it out of his hand. At the end Layne adds a carrot and they all poof except Layne who looks very pleased with himself then gets an uh oh look on his face right before he poofs as well...

@janetdw

Жыл бұрын

Actually there was a debate about that. Elizabeth verified that it was a finger and not a carrot. I believe it is a reference to the original. There is a choral version and there are actually words to that part of it. One of the lines is “may I hack him on his fingers”. It’s when the trolls are chasing Peer.

@kirstenmorris4314

Жыл бұрын

@@janetdw I have never heard a choral version not seen reference to one but that isn't important.If it was a finger so be it...looked like a carrot to me.

Exceptional work, both Peter's AND VoicePlay's. Wow, y'all. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing your talents with us mortals. We appreciate it greatly.

I've been looking forward to your analysis of this! ...but why do you keep pausing so much?? 🤣 I appreciate the time you put in to each of these, keep up the good work!

Grieg wrote the Peer Ghent Suite which this is from.

Loved it!

This was amazing! Finally figured out what dub step was. Yep, I'm an older woman. But this was well done. You may want to consider making longer videos. It felt like you held back some because of your camera's time limits. Just let it all hang out! Just splice the thing together LOL . Always good value and so much fun!

@janetdw

Жыл бұрын

Or a two parter… I have zero musical training and get lost in the technical musical theory parts but I still learn a ton every time I watch one of the analysis.

You go ahead and pause. I love your analysis. When this came out I watched it like 5 times so you go right ahead. I know you are enjoying every second of it. There is a lot to listen to in this one, so glad to see you having so much fun with it.

Love the screen shot!! That was epic!

love all your videos

This was composed by Edvard Grieg (based on a play written by Ibsen).

I can also imagine Geoff as an opera singer. Maybe you should suggest him some classes?

The loveliest of lovely screenshots 🤣 Once again, a great breakdown and analysis. Thank you!

Great reaction! Informative and fun watching your enjoyment of a great group.

Love your channel. I wish I could sing well enough to entertain as well as you and amazingly talented artists like Voice play. It captivates me the story telling, music craftsmanship, and just all around entertainment :) what a gift

Soo good, so good reactions and so fun video:) Thank you:D

I love this and I love your analysis. It really helps to hear what's going on when a knowledgeable person can point out the subtleties.

The arrangement was from Layne. However, some arrangements come from Geoff and Rob Dietz. Dietz is part of the A Capella Academy with Avi Kaplan for those who don’t know.

@janetdw

Жыл бұрын

He usually arranges for most, if not all of, their ACA top tens and their minis. I know he did We’re Good, Good 4U and the bulk of Dream On.

Dont't forget about editing , Jeff said that often Lane create lines that he never sung , And , as in this case you analyze , it's sound edited .

Such a great video.

You need to do a reaction to Geoff’s new song.

You should now go watch the video that explains Layne the Carrot Lord if you want a gut-laugh. There's a reason he tosses a carrot in, and once you see THAT video, you'll see carrots come up ALL THE TIME with Layne. ((VoicePlay) The saga of Layne the Carrot Lord)

Hahaha, in the hall of the mountain king is insane in its own right. Ugh the left hand rhythms on the piano are a paino. Usually in the second bit where it starts getting a little higher, the left hand has to almost roll over on itself just to hit that deep note, every single time, then go back and do it all again for at least half a page to get that parching affect from the left hand. Major respect whenever anybody tackles this piece.

@shelleeroe7305

11 ай бұрын

Marching* stupid autocorrect.

Can confirm, Carmina Burana is nuts with a capital F. To to this day it's one of the hardest pieces I've sung, and I didn't even have a solo.

Love the in depth analysis! (Subscribed after Nessun dorma❤️) Composer is Grieg- late 1800s I think

Now I know why the 30 minute hard cap. Battery life... *_LOL_*

BRAVO BRAVO!

Thanks!

@PeterBarber

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Margie!

Composer was Edvard Grieg in 1865

More pauses. Please more pauses. And I’m counting!! 😂👍 Really, you’re great

So ready for this!! YAAAAYY!!🎃💀👻

It's Edvard Greig from Pryt Gynt.