I've been a fan of Voiceplay since 2019, but didn't get into reactor videos for it till like last month. I was watching a compilation video of "people reacting to Geoff's ridiculous bass notes", saw you in it, and I was like "oh this guy seems freaking rad, I gotta check him out." That you're also neurodivergent and queer and get as excited as I do was a massive huge bonus! This video didn't even feel like 47 minutes, so props to holding my attention that long, and kudos to Mason as well!

Never regard a song that touches your heart as "For Good" as a sign of weakness. It's probably the greatest honor when music or any art for touches your heart/ soul. That transcendence is the whole reason art even exists as a part of the human experience.

The music touches your soul, and you’re tender hearted, don’t apologize the world needs more of this. You are one of five reactor channels I keep coming back to, the others are more technical. I can’t resist your joy, connection with the music, and you have valuable musical insights even if you don’t know the musical terms.

I found you near the beginning of my obsession with Voiceplay near when this came out and I've been waiting you ever since!

Two and a half *years* ? What even is time?! Congratulations, Mortius! (And to Mason: Congratulations on surviving the edit. Great job!)

@jonadabtheunsightly

6 ай бұрын

According to Tolian Soran, time is the fire in which we burn.

@CapriUni

6 ай бұрын

@@jonadabtheunsightlyI'll keep that in mind. Have you seen Acappellascience's "Entropic Time", BTW (A Billy Joel parody song)? [Edited after double-checking the title)

The , and . keys are the default hotkeys for jumping forward and backward one frame at a time if you’re chasing that green flash. I think this is still my favorite of Geoff’s arrangements (for VP) there’s just so many layers. I understand why it took him years to re/arrange to his satisfaction and you can tell it’s a labor of love.

I’d like to hear Earl sing Dancing Through Life.

Hey @Mortius I think I am here since the original reaction to this. I might not be the most active here in the comments and the discord, but I'll keep coming back to your videos for sure. I just like you as a person, although you still haven't covered any Ayreon... 😛 On to the next 2,5 years!

@officialmortius

6 ай бұрын

You are noticed and appreciated!!

It took Geoff seven years to get this arrangement to where he was willing to release it into the wild, so I'm not surprised it took you two years to come back and do this deep dive. 3:40 and betting you cry.

I admit that when you show your human side like you did here is when I like you the most 🙂. And yes, these guys are a wonder, in many many ways. Even for who, like me, isn't a Patreon of theirs (I'd love to, but can't. Yet). Beside the musical skills, to me it's their "human" side that makes them who they are (duh!...), and their human side is wonderful. Thank you for pointing it out and share your emotions like you did. See you next time. 🙂

I don't quite remember but I'm pretty sure I watched the original reaction when it first came out and it was sooo cool for you to revisit this! I loved the medley before and I've seen many reactions at this point but your analyses and comments on it deepened my appreciation and love for it A LOT. Onto many more years of these great moments!

I was here for the first Wicked reaction. I am here for this one. And I will be here for the 5 year look back when you are determined as heck to watch again without crying (lol). Thank you for revisiting this Mortius. Thank you for being your true self, always. Never stop being you 💗

I have to disagree, sir. YOU honor US with your open and honest reactions! Adding in the analysis allows us to appreciate and enjoy the music more. You keep being you and don't worry about "changing things up" for the analytics. We are here because you ARE you! I have enjoyed every moment of being a patreon member of your channel. My only regret is that it was not from day 1. Thank you for all you have done for us these last 2 1/2 years, and thank you in advance for all the enjoyment and entertainment yet to come! And I think Mason needs more videos like this to keep him in top form (thank you as well, Mason!)

I’ve been watching you for about two years.I came because of VP but then continued because of YOU. Your musical knowledge is great but it’s really your unbounded joy over music and life that keeps me coming back. Mortius, you have changed our lives as well. That beautiful chain of humanity connecting across mutual loves. Thanks.

We’re honored to subscribe & listen to your reactions. Personally, I thoroughly enjoy your honesty, openness, and integrity. It doesn’t hurt that you share my musical obsessions. Thank you

I wasn't here for the first reaction (though I have seen it) because that was before I found VoicePlay but I am so glad that you revisited this one. This is also in my top 5 VoicePlay covers because it is just a masterpiece, Geoff really did such an outstanding job with the arrangement. Though I wasn’t here for the first time, I am so glad I found your channel. I think that you were the first reaction channel I subscribed to that reacted to VoicePlay which is so special to me. I am so glad that I have gotten to know you a bit through your videos and by talking to you a bit in your Discord and the VP Discord. You are truly such an amazing person and have such an amazing personality. Though I haven't commented on your videos that much recently, I still try to watch them when you release them. You have impacted me in such a positive way. And I can say that because I knew you I have been changed for good❤ Thank you so much for the amazing revisit to this song and just for being you❤

I remember the first time you saw this song I loved your reaction it makes me want to go see the movie

Loved the first reaction and now the second. Could not stop laughing though when you paused during "Good News" around 12:54 mark - Layne giving you the stink eye killed me! 😂

Mortius, dude, I love you so much! You are such a genuine person and it shows!! THANK YOU, sir, for all YOU have done to brighten my, along with many others, days. I'll be here with you for the long haul!!❤

Isn't this just AWESOME?!? 😲 ❤

I’ve been a follower for a little over a year now, but have gone back and watched all other Voiceplay reactions. You’re truly one of my favorite reaction channels. You, Kaz, Jennifer Glatzofer, Peter Barber, Kofi and Charismatic are my immediate go to’s. Thank YOU for the entertainment you bring to all of us. Here’s to many more years and many more reactions. PS, that part of this arrangement yanks my tears out as well.

One of the reasons I enjoy watching you, Mortius, is because of the genuine joy you take in the music you listen to. Even when crying in this video, the love for the music and for the musicians rings true. Thank you for sharing your feelings!

@Mortius I just saw your reaction to this (from 2 years ago) five minuts ago. I have never seen Wicked in a theatre, so I didn't have any emotional connection to it... I do now! Thanks to you😊. I actually got tears in my eyes over how much you were affected - thank you for sharing some of your connection to Wicked. I am deeply touched. (Sorry for the long comment - I just wanted you to know - you evoke emotion in others too❤)

Thank you for the revisit! Sometimes you catch things that you missed in the first one and there's no chance at all that you aren't going to cry at "For Good" because I don't know anyone who doesn't tear up then.

Your reaction is amazing. Also, 'For Good' is the second most emotional broadway song for me. 'Memories' takes first place, only because that musical has a special place in my soul. Never be embarrassed by your reaction to a song. It's the reason I started watching you!

The reason that you cry at such a beautiful song, is why you are one of my top 3 favorite reactors. Also, the way you defined the relationships within Voiceplay made a little moisture appear at the corner of MY eye! Luv ya Mortius! Never change!

I've seen you in awe and bouncing with glee. In this video you were the epitomy of joy. Your gratitude is also absolutely gorgeous. We are thankful for you.

Yayyyy I was one of the original viewers of that reaction! So cool to see this come full circle - congrats Mortius!

This was delightful! Your emotional connection to the material was so mesmerizing to watch. There’s a special kind of joy in watching someone else literally brimming with joy over something you also love. Here’s to many more years!

@officialmortius

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this comment! I’m so glad I was able to convey what was in my heart so accurately!! 😁

3:39 - Even without the thumbnail and intro, we KNOW you're gonna cry again. The real question is, how long before you start dancing in your chair or absolutely losing it. 14:01 - Ah, there we are. Chair dancing in the most perfect place. You were one of the first reactors I ever followed. I had just watched a VoicePlay video, and the almighty algorithm recommended this guy in pink with the most awesome tie skills ever. I wasn't really into reactors, although I enjoyed Charismatic Voice and Peter Barber. Still, how could I NOT click! And to my great enjoyment, you really did touch on vocal techniques and composition, so yep... that's an instant Subscribe from me. I can only imagine the adventure its been for you, going from hoping your video gets some views to actually befriending the musicians you react to. You're part of the reason why I decided to get back into singing after 20 years as just an instrumentalist, and now a friend and I (we're both contraltos) are planning to join a choir in Portland. How fun! Lots of love from a neighbor of yours in Oregon.

So glad you did this again! I simply can't listen to this arrangement too many times, and I still to this day find new things to be in awe of (helped greatly by your analysis). It's always an absolute highlight of my day when I venture back to it.

See, sometimes, it is not just the blind reactions that are amazing. Thank you, and Mason, for an amazingly delightful video.

Here for the first reaction and the second! Wicked is also my second favorite musical (nothing wrong with loving the classics!) and Geoff’s behemoth of an arrangement is just out of this world. It took him years to put this together!

I love your reactions, and please never change for anything. I appreciate what you do, even if I can't be a patreon right now. And shout out to Mason: you elevate these videos immensely.

This was delightful to watch 😊

3:41 in, of course you're going to cry. Your original reaction to this is what made me want to sub to your Patreon. Admittedly, it took me a bit to get around to it... You have a beautiful soul sir, and it was on full display when you reacted to this two years ago. Now 4:13 in, and the little dance when Caesar started singing was great. Here's to many more reactions! :) 32:21 .. there it is ;) 33:40 because it's gorgeous and it makes you remember people, past and present, who genuinely changed your life for the better. I'm not sure I've ever listened to that part without getting teary 46:50 Mason, you're the best! :)

You really are one of the best reactors, and Mason is the best editor. You two work so well together.

Loved the reaction. It’s always so much fun to share in your joy of any of your reactions, but this one especially. Your joy brings joy into my day whenever I watch. So thank you for all your reactions Mortius. And huge thank you to Mason for being so awesome 🎉. Heh, yeah, tears were a given…and that’s okay. The point of a reaction is sharing what you’re feeling, at least part of it anyway (in my opinion).

This is really awesome, the singing is SO amazing. Rachel Potter, Rock Goddess is giving Rock God Eli a run for his money! I haven't seen the musical, but I read "Wicked" back in college or thereabouts. The only tiny problem I have with this medley, is someone got a bit sloppy in cutting the music into individual songs-on Spotify some of the endings or beginnings cut off, and are in the next song. I'm OCD, so it bugs me, as I like to listen to my Voiceplay list on shuffle. But that's nothing against the music itself, just the editing.

I am at 3:41 in the video, and no, I don't think you'll get through without crying. It is soooo beautiful!!

I said in your previous reaction that one of the top 3 things I wanted in life was a full cover of Dancing Through Life with Eli. But for real, for real? I desperately need a full cover of As Long As Your Mine from Eli and Rachel. I'm pretty sure I'd melt into a puddle after listening to it, but it would be so worth it.

I've watched your original reaction several times because I enjoyed it so much. And, are you kidding? Of course you're going to cry. Can't wait! We love it when you get emotional. We love you, anyways! Carry on.....

Congrats! I love that you revisited this video. It is honestly a favorite for me. I love your heart and how you share it. Enjoy the tears and the love you have.

This is such an amazing medley!!! And a full deep dive from Mortius reminds me to appreciate music better :D Excellent work as always

This was fun to see you get to spend more time on this song. And your channels is special and something to be proud of! I haven’t been around as long as others, but I’m glad I found it!

Love ya mortius

3:38 I’m guessing you are going to cry and then I’m going to cry and then we’ll all be crying 😅

@AlwaysAndForever7

6 ай бұрын

36:41 yep I’m crying 😭💜

I like analytical Mortius!

But that truly is a beautiful song!! I don't think it's weekness, I think you are very strong to let this affect you!

Unfortunately I didn't discover you til almost a year ago love ya @Mortius

I love this, every note.

3:45 Mortius definitely will cry

For good makes me cry because it reminds me of my dad who passed this year. I know I'm a better person because of him.

I've been a subscriber since your first VoicePlay video, and I still love your reactions (and revisits!) 🙂 Thank you for this one!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

I did not expect this video to come but I’m so glad it did!

I was waiting for this!!!!!

Dancing Through Life: I mean, J could pull it off, but honestly? Peter Hollens. Who, as far as I know, has never been featured in a VoicePlay video, or vice versa, so... there's something that needs to happen. (Though the one I really, really want them to feature, is Marwan.) The song I can't hear without crying, is the eponymous title song from the cantata The Day He War My Crown. Gets me *every* single time.

"I'm glad I'm not a witch!" **tiny wink** yeah...me too. **tiny wink**

Funny thing is... I saw it in Apollo in London a few months ago for the first time. Quite a good musical 😁

Time re-visiting this wellspent.😊

3:31 no you will not be able to not cry and instead you melted

(I watched that original reaction more than once… or twice…. 😬)

@Mortius If you didn't completely break down during "For Good," this wouldn't be a Mortius Reaction and you wouldn't be you. In fact, I'm going to be bold enough to say that if you ever don't break down during "For Good," then there is something seriously wrong because then you won't be you. The moment that "For Good" doesn't affect you the way it did years ago and the way it does now is the moment that all the people you have met that have made you who you are don't mean anything to you. As long as "For Good" affects you like the way it does now, that means you remember and appreciate your life journey. Never lose that and never be ashamed of allowing music (and other things) to affect you and for sharing that with us. Vulnerability is so taboo in a lot of society and throughout history and that's such BS. Vulnerability is what makes us Human. And those that accept their own vulnerabilities and are willing to put them on full display are the strongest Humans on the planet. I guess what I'm saying is that your vulnerability to "For Good" doesn't make you weak or pathetic. It's your strength because it makes you who you are. And that's why we are here. Not for a Fake Mortius. But for the Real Mortius. I don't know about you, but I don't want to live in a world where Humanity is no longer affected by music and art. Sounds kinda sterile and boring, no?

@officialmortius

Ай бұрын

I love this comment. Thank you 💕

no 2 and a half years??? jeez..... i feel old now 3:38 yes.... yes you will cry haha

I have never seen Wicked. I think I need to go do that.

I e missed the fancy knots.

You can skip frame by frame with "." and ",". :) I rembered some of your original reaction, still another great reaction! 🔥

Voiplay drop a new song yesterday

3:39 100% will cry

Bet taken, 3:42 and yes, you will, but it’s a good thing,

Of course you will cry

Today is 04/21/2024 and I don't think you will cry again, BUT I hope you do.😅

If you love this check out wicked4whitney Michael korte it's wicked newts Whitney Houston

32:45 atleast it wasn't full blown ugly cry lol

I can’t believe you haven’t seen this already. You will love it.

@melodiemalone2317

6 ай бұрын

You probably not see the video because he said he react to it 2 years ago 🙄🙄 Look the video before 😐😐

@martymiller9802

6 ай бұрын

Yes. I realized before the show started, Mortius had already done this one, and I remember he was so affected by it he lost his words.

@officialmortius

6 ай бұрын

Do not be rude. There is no need for that.

Idk, tbh I kinda liked the gotee.

yo, I'm still here :D

@officialmortius

5 ай бұрын

You are seen and appreciated!!!

Himbo is more dumb and sweet, he’s just pompous