Jose also did My Mother Told Me and Drunken Sailor with them. This is Geoffs' arrangement. Jose is a couple years older than Cesar. They went to high school together and were in the same theater class together. ❤

Oh heck yeah, I love this one! I remember when it first came out and it knocked everyone for a loop (if I recall, Geoff was just really starting to unleash the bass beast around then). One reactor was so lost for words he just tossed his headphones and walked out at the end, and one guy was so excited by that first DEEP bass note that he jumped out of his chair - forgetting that he was recording in boxers. Lots of other stories, good times and a great song.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

🤣 Epic!

Musical theater was always my first love, so when it comes to choosing my favorite accapella group between VoicePlay, Pentatonix and Home Free, VoicePlay always wins out for me. I also totally understand that some people simply don't get into the theatrics, but I hope that they can at least see that the theatrics, makeup and costumes are not being used to distract from subpar performances,m, they're there to enhance an already great vocal piece of work. And since becoming a patron, I love being able to see 'behind the scenes' stuff and watch a group of performers who legitimately are not only great singers but honestly seem to have fun doing what they love to do. They are serious about their music , but at the same time they are not afraid of occasionally putting VoicePlay's 'special brand of dumb' on display. To hear more of Cesar, I would try reacting to either "I Can't Make You Love Me", or "Creep" next. Or, although it's a completely different vibe, watch "We Don't Talk About Bruno."

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

I love the theatrics! It definitely doesn't take away from the music! Thanks for the suggestions!

Ah, my second favorite Voiceplay song (it was first until Valhalla Calling came out)! I listen to it in my sleep, so listened to it over 43,500 times last year. No joke. I love it, and the video still gives me chills!

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

That's crazy fantastic! 🤣😁👍

☠️☠️☠️ ... YESSSSSS !! I have been waiting for this one .. ((.. mainly so I can sing along at full blast.. )) .. and to see you get into it. This is so spectacular in so many ways. Thanks Mrs. R. Epic .. bahhh - booooooom ☠️☠️☠️

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Haha! You're welcome! 😁

They are such a joy to watch and listen to - thanks for the reaction! Looking fwd to more. 🌹🕊

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to more as well. 🙌

Oh, one of my favorites! This is the one that broke one reactor so badly, he jumped out of his chair - forgetting he was in his boxers.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@shilohauraable

Ай бұрын

I watched that reaction! He was great! 😂

@AudioVile

Ай бұрын

QoFy was hilarious, right??

@par500dragon7

Ай бұрын

@@AudioVile he really was!

This is from Pirates of the Caribbean 3. In the original, it starts with a young boy singing this one. As he waits to be hanged. Gradually those who are accused of being pirates, knowing pirates, or sympathetic to pirates join in, as they wait in line to be hanged. Drunken Sailor next.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Ah, ok! I can't even remember if I've seen that one or not! 🤣

Jose was a last minute replacement for another vocalist who couldn't come after all, due to the pandemic. Since Jose isn't a tenor who can reach those kind of high notes well, Eli had to step in to re-record the high tenor parts that the original feature should have done, and Jose had to record Eli's parts instead. That is why Eli is so heavily featured here instead of Jose. They usually have their guests a lot more featured in the song.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Ah, ok! Thanks for the info!

@ad9aggie

2 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that when it came out. Thanx!

@huldradraco

2 ай бұрын

@@ad9aggie no problem 🙂

@shilohauraable

Ай бұрын

Thanx for that info! I wonder who the original singer was? 🤔

@marshayoung9387

Ай бұрын

​@@MrsRealisticthank you for another great reaction to Voice Play. Please do a reaction video to Voice Plays cover of Hell Fire from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It is amazing. Also their cover of Sleeping In The Cold Below

Yes they are independent of any recording company, they do it all which gives them total freedom over what they choose to do. Earlier videos look a lot less professional but once they started getting income thanks to Patreon they could afford to make much more professional looking videos. On Geoff's videos he always makes a point of thanking his supporters and patrons, as he knows he couldn't do what he does without them.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I saw that on his I See Fire video. Such a cool guy!

If you look in the information box below each of their songs, you will see who did the arrangement; who did lighting; etc. for arrangements, Geoff and Layne generally trade off. If you hear a song where Geoff belts his high register then drops to the basement (Hellfire, If I Were a Rich Man, Oogie Boogie), that’s almost always courtesy of Layne arranging. 😄. Geoff’s wife, Kathy, is the production manager. Eli usually does lighting. Cesar’s mirror even got a shoutout in Creep. 😄

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Cool! thank you! 😁

You never hear enough of Cesar, IMO. LOL. He’s featured more in their shorts-check out Crazy. Also, that’s him hitting the D6 in The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I think it’s always a treat to hear Eli unleash his rock god, and Geoff’s voice is perfect for pretty much everything, far as I can tell. Layne has become one of the best beatboxers going these days-he’s always full of surprises. We haven’t heard Jose with these guys in awhile. I love his voice. Anyway, I’m glad you like these guys! This was a great reaction.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, Cesar's voice is awesome and I definitely wouldn't be mad to hear more of a solo! Eli is totally the rock God of the group! Well said!!

@raycardy4843

Ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic You will hear more of him in the 'prequel' to this one, My Mother Told Me - same costumes, makeup - amazingly that one was done during lockdown, so they all recorded and filmed at home, using green screen - then Eli added the computer generated backgrounds, a different one for each of them! Fun fact, Cesar is wearing the same hooded cloak worn by Jose in MMTM!

@MrsRealistic

Ай бұрын

@raycardy4843 thanks for the heads up!

Jose currently performs with another group you might know: Rockappella.

@raycardy4843

2 ай бұрын

He has also performed various roles in 'Hamilton'...

If you like this song then you'll love oogie boogie man. Geoff really hits the low notes. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤😊

If you want more of Cesar (and, of course, all of them) please react to Creep, by Voiceplay - it's wonderful.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁

So powerful! Love the different parts, especially Geoff's amazing low note slide to a very high note. Such talent.

This is a very good song to watch someone’s reaction. Glad you liked it.

Loving how much you love them all. More, please!

Love watching your reactions and your journey down the rabbit hole that is Voiceplay! Jose has done a couple of other videos with them, including 'My Mother Told Me', the first of the Viking-themed ones (Cesar is wearing Jose's cloak in Valhalla!). For more of Cesar's softer voice, I suggest 'I Can't Make You Love Me', but anything you choose will be great! To dig deeper into VP's background, I recommend Huldra Draco's channel (www.youtube.com/@huldradraco)- she is one of their top Patron members and has a wealth of info on the group, its members and tons of other stuff! 😉

I agree with you 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯% why we watch you guys. You all help cheer up my days. And let's face it. If it wasn't for reactions I wouldn't have found Geoff Castellucci, Voiceplay, Pattycake Productions, Twenty One Pilots and the many other fantastic music artists and channels out there. I'm also happier every single day because of y'all. Depression and disability isn't easy to cope with and y'all cheer me up and help ease my issues. They don't go away but they're so much easier to deal with. And for that I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Today for instance.... I've got an extremely bad headache and am in a lot of pain all over. But instead of laying in bed suffering I'm sitting here enjoying myself watching you entertain us. The last 2 years of my life changed drastically because of y'all. Thank you again. I'm sorry for the long comment but I just wanted to express to those nay sayers exactly why I'm a huge fan of reactors. Isn't that part of what KZread is all about anyway? Watching videos we would never get to watch otherwise?

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad I could play a small part in making you smile 😃 God bless! 🙏

@jackyfriedman1963

2 ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic 👍😉💞 PS... Love your name change 🤩

There are some sons that Layne gets to sing lines. The Little Mermaid Medley is one of the best. Or, look at You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch. Layne loves doing funny voice parts too. Either him, or more likely Eli, do the character voices as needed. Like in Hellfire and Oogie Boogie Song.

One of my favorites from voiceplay is in the hall of the mountain king

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

added! :)

@davidstokes1308

2 ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic woo hoo!!!!

Top 3 of their covers! Ty for a great reaction. Check out Dan Vasc also, I think you will love him ❤

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks!

One of the best showcases of Caesar is their cover of Bonnie Raitt's I can't make you love me. Warning, have tissues handy to watch that one.

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

I love that song so much! I can't wait to hear them do it!

Just about everything they do is great. BUT... some seem a touch better than others. While I could never say any specific song of theirs is my "favorite," this is definitely up there... maybe top 5. "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is another of my favs that you haven't done yet. If you enjoy "twists" on classics, try "If I were a Rich Man/Girl." More of a Christmas theme, but they KILL the Grinch! Fantastic version! You do your thing, we'll follow!

@MrsRealistic

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks! I have a long road ahead of me 😄

I first time heard the song in the movie you may know...Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End..

@MrsRealistic

28 күн бұрын

Yesss!

This is a really good song voice blend in well can you listen to J FLA and Bedroom singer thx

If you really like acapella check Rajaton "Butterfly"

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

That link is best done blind thou. 😊

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

Which one?

@karlosthegr3at-casinogrounds

2 ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5V127ORiM3VfcY.html this one

@karlosthegr3at-casinogrounds

2 ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic i dont think its sending its johnny manuel the voice journey 25 mins long

@MrsRealistic

2 ай бұрын

@@karlosthegr3at-casinogrounds Ah, ok...yes, KZread is a fickle beast! This is the one I'm finding... it's it correct? kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5V127ORiM3VfcY.htmlsi=692V2aIy0b9SXhIr

@karlosthegr3at-casinogrounds

2 ай бұрын

@@MrsRealistic yeah that's the one

Yeah not really my taste with this song lol. Its just my opinion, but it needs deep voices to pull it off properly. The music video with Peyton Perrish is incredible