I love the way Geoff gives each of the Dwarves their own voice and vocal range. He also gives them an individual personality. Like how the youngest (?) hestitates and swallows as if his mouth is dry with nerves.

@elizabethhostetter1946

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i see the dwarves as Geoff, Bofur (could be Balin), Fili or Kili, and Thorin.

Yes Geoff will often linger on an N or M at the end of a word rather than extend the preceding vowel. i don't know if there is a term for that but you hear it lot with Geoff. People often mention his vocal control and it's not surprising as he's been a human bass guitar for man years with VoicePlay and he is brilliant at that. I love his piano accompaniment in this too. And in any other he does. Geoff still won't call himself a bass singer. He claims to be a baritone with a bass range. But of course he has a tenor range too. His full range is now from A0 to A#5 but we don't normally hear both extremes at one time. He's been working on the bass range for many years now. One of my favourites of his is Shenandoah. I just find it so beautiful, visually as well as musically.

As a pallet cleanser, how about reacting to his Way Down. It’s a lot of fun, and he goes ‘way down’ for the last note.

@janetdw

Ай бұрын

Great minds think alike. I was going to add that to my comment. So I can write a whole bunch of stuff about other things now.😊

Great reaction! The whole thing turn into something else when the analyst is a musician. It's fun to learn from professionals. Thank you!

Great, I just have notes to proof-read... and someone drops a Geoff Castellucci reaction, lol.

One of my favourite parts of this arrangement is the "snare", which is actually two shovels... one in mud, one in sand. And the last sound is a gate, if memory serves correctly.

This is such a treat, and hearing a trained musician, and a bass at that, really enhances the reaction the analysis. At some point in time you might want to go into his minis that are about a minute or so long. An interesting combination might be from the Disney Jungle Book soundtrack. One of his favorites from the movie is Baloo’s Bare Necessities. It’s one of his first videos and pretty simple especially compared to these days. He was just starting out his solo career so not as complex as this but a lot of fun. Then VoicePlay did a mini of vultures song That’s What Friends are For, featuring Jose Rosario who was in Hoist the Colours. Recently he covered a mini of my favorite song which was from the snake Kaa, Trust in Me. It’s in the low breathy lion purr tone the whole time through. It would be hard not to trust in him. It’s extremely seductive. The three together might make a fun departure when you get bored doing just one song at a time! I really enjoy your reactions as well as the analysis. He is by far my favorite solo singer and I love to watch someone truly appreciate him as we do.

Loved the commentary. It is good to hear other base singers react to Geoff. As listeners we love his voice, but you explain why and how it sounds so good. Thank you.

Thank you for a wonderful reaction! This is way up there as one of Geoff's best. I appreciate your pointing out just how incredibly smooth his lines are. I do wonder whether that is something opera singers aim for or particularly notice? The only other reactor I've seen who often mentions Geoff's 'smoothness' is also an opera singer (Peter Barber), so it does make me wonder about that. I enjoyed your explaining how the way he voices the vowels and consonants emphasizes that smooth line. And it is just great watching how much enjoyment you get out of Geoff's voice.

@goodeveningstories

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I can only speak from my own experience. When training, my mentors and coaches would often speak on "choppy" vs. legato (smooth) phrasing within cadences. There are multiple important reasons as to why they emphasized this but succinctly, it creates a more audibly pleasing experience that, while not many may inherently notice, adds much texture and an overall more pleasurable listening experience to the listener, regardless if they hear those intricacies. I think it is safe to assume that the majority of us can agree that Geoff's voice has a "smooth" textural quality that makes his style of singing intoxicating for his listeners, both due to its rarity but also how expertly he understands his voice's limitations and works within the parameters of his knowledge and experience. That's why it's important to not call anyone "perfect" or "the best there ever was." Subconsciously, it can cause an artist to no longer have the drive to keep expanding their own limitations and bounds, and, in some cases, make them more negatively sensitive to receiving criticism (whether it be emotionally charged and unfair or legitimately constructive). Unfortunately, I've seen it happen to colleagues of mine who were incredible musicians and had a bright future only to have it taken away because their feedback loop of success became so consistent, overwhelming, and unearned at points, that they got lost in it and ultimately they never recovered. This is why people like Geoff focus on consistent improvement and perform their art for the love of it and wish to share it with others, he doesn't get lost in his popularity and creates music that can focus on these legato/ smooth phrases in a way that only can be described as masterly executed through years of growth, practice, development, and training.

@hwyla4416

Ай бұрын

@@goodeveningstories Geoff's texture can also change depending on the song. He seems to set out to use what he thinks works best for the song. I especially enjoy his very 'rounded' sounds, which I understand is apparently caused by a very open back of the mouth. It is beautifully realized especially in VoicePlay's cover of "Hellfire". But then we also get songs where he utilizes a more nasal sound, especially when he is imitating the 'buzz' of an electric bass or guitar, such as in their most recent cover "Black Hole Sun" (altho' that one probably is amplified with post production distortion) or when they covered "Seven Nation Army" And in his solo covers, we sometimes get the same note performed in multiple ways in the same song - a low chest note that is then repeated as a subharmonic or even a fry. To get several different sounds out of the same note. Especially when he is portraying more than 1 Geoff.

This is why we try to cheer on new reactions to VP and Geoff... there is just a whole lot there. I enjoy yours a lot because while I can enjoy the songs, you can draw out WHY this is so hard, or what he did in a section.

This is definitely one of his best - loved your reaction to it! While I have nothing against the original (indeed, Ed Sheeran's lyrics are so good - and he's a huge Tolkien fan!), this arrangement and cover to me really captured the whole mood so much better! 🥰

Great reaction/analysis I love it when someone explains to me why I enjoy a performance so much, Thank you.

Super enjoying your reactions/analysis. Geoff and VoicePlay are my fave music on KZread! ❤‍🔥

Don’t forget he is with Voiceplay also. Many great songs to pick from. The two that showcase him r the oogie boogie’s song and hellfire. Enjoy to acapella fun

Just found your channel earlier today and super happy you got around to this. One of my favorites from Geoff so far! If you take suggestions via comments and are looking for a new group to check out, I'll toss out The Bass Gang. A group of 4 bass singers that are geographically separated including one that is primarily an opera singer that also does this style of video. I think you'd enjoy them!

This is a great arrangement... and as you say, the vocals are beautifully smooth. Great video. 🌹🕊

Hola desde Argentina... Que bueno haber encontrado éste canal... Yo me emociono mucho con las canciones de Voiceplay y Geoff, realmente los amo... y encontrar alguien tan bueno para los analisis... Es una delicia para el alma... Gracias! Un saludo a la distancia 😊

Thanks for this. Have a wonderful week.

The phrase "for the last time" just kills me every time. It's so beautiful ❤ This is one of my favorites. I think my very favorite is Jack's Lament from Nightmare Before Christmas. He's so creative!

Massive up for listening to the song first and then doing your thing. So much of the complete piece of art of so many songs get lost because people try to break down every line once they hear it.

I've watched a lot of reactors and you're by far one of my favorites. You're just so happy when reacting, and your analysis perfectly walks the line of "this is just enough to give me insight that I don't have as a non-singer"

I love the technical aspects you address in your reactions especially being a visual artist myself. Almost everything Geoff does is magnificent. Try “Sound of Silence, Ain’t no sunshine, Shenandoah he did for his wife Cathy. You must react to Voiceplay’s Dragonborn Comes. It is a Geoff arrangement and it is beautiful. The singing, set, etc is just gorgeous in a different way than hoist the Colors. You have just begun your descent into the rabbit hole that in Geoff and Voiceplay.

After Misty Mountains Cold, this needed to be done. I'd love to hear your reactions to some of the more recent Geoff solos - Jack's Lament, Sound of Silence, Unshaken as well as some of VoicePlay's from Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), Hellfire (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Creep (Radiohead), Valhalla Calling (Miracle of Sound), Sleeping in the Hold Below (WarFrame), Drunken Sailor (old sea shanty).

Always enjoy your analysis. If you'd like to expand and see another acapella group and an outstanding example of unison, you should look at Home Free and their cover of Crosby, Stills and Nash's, Helplessly Hoping. The studio version is great. There's a live performance on KZread too, at a Fair. The audio isn't as good, but it shows it's not just good studio work bringing the tracks together. They perform live everything they do in the studio. VoicePlay can say the same. They'll use studio techniques on official releases, but nothing to the point they can't sing it live. There's a connection between them and VoicePlay. They were on the NBC Show, The Sing-Off several years back and became good friends as groups. Home Free won the season. Geoff hadn't fully moved into his full bass range at that time. His connection with Tim Faust, the bass for Home Free (with a 5-octave + range) ended up being a learning experience and Geoff expanded his range into the realms demonstrated in this video. Geoff has arranged for Home Free. He did the arrangement on a collaboration where Home Free performed with the Oak Ridge Boys and their classic, Elvira. Home Free has a lot of country influence, but their repertoire goes outside that as well. Tim Faust is in the same league as Geoff Castalucci. Avi Kaplan, formerly of Pentatonix and an operatically trained Bass Profundo, has done collaborative work too with both groups.

Whatever Geoffs newest is my favorite will r next one!!

Such an informative analysis that highlights components that make this video by Geoff one of the best covers of the song. Thank you for sharing.

i always forget that each singer is actually singing alone . . .

It's really fun learning from you, please keep these VP reactions and analysis coming 🙏🏻

This is the second time he has gotten the same dwarfs together for a song from the Hobbit movies. Waiting to see if he does a song from the third movie.

I discovered your channel yesterday and I'm already looking forward to your future videos. Keep up the good work!

I know. First I get goosebumps. Then my goosebumps get goosebumps. Then I start to shake. Warning: Do not ever play Geoff in the car when you're driving.

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Thank you for your reaction and analysis. Would recommend to check out peter hollens. 🇦🇹👋

Great descriptions!

Oh, now you need to check out VoicePlay's Dragonborn -- the theme song from Skyrim.

As much as I love Voiceplay and Geoff Castelucci. I would like to recommend another independent artist Dan Vasc My mother told me, Amazing Grace, My Heart will go on. He is only 2,000 away from a million subscribers which is his goal. Dan Vasc has a chameleon voice and is incredible including his opera singing.

Nevermind found it lol

Great reaction! You have my interest on hearing you sing a little something more - a short song? Would enjoy your thoughts on their Live Chicken Song or Road Trip. :)

Are you familiar with Voctave? Would love to see your analysis!

at 14:48 i don’t think it was supposed to come thru all the way. it’s softer in purpose bc that geoff is less sure than the thorin geoff and also it adds variety

Great reaction. If you want fun with Geoff try. Way Down.

hi, i liked your video, but just because you asked: the sound was lagging behind the picture.

Please react Monica naranjo, Doble corazon, Ofiacial Video. 🎉

Daniel, if you like good storytelling combined with good singing and are in for something a bit ouside your comfort zone.... try Nightwish! Nightwish performs Symphonic Metal, by mixing orchestral tracks and choirs with metal and a female singer (Floor Jansen: Rock Academy and Conservatory: Musical Theatre and Belcanto). Ghost Love Score: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fI2eq86Bh6WnhtI.html&pp=ygUXZ2hvc3QgbG92ZSBzY29yZSB3YWNrZW4%3D If you want another masterpiece (I think one of the best) of Geoff, watch Jack's Lament: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoCq1tltnrvVpZM.html&pp=ygUfamFjaydzIGxhbWVudCBnZW9mZiBjYXN0ZWxsdWNjaQ%3D%3D

Avi has a short video singing this. I much prefer Avi's but not doubt, Geoff is good!