Yes, Kate did hit that note and it was an F#6.

@PhilTraynor

Жыл бұрын

There it is. :)

The guy with one arm, Jamey, is actually a tenor but is probably singing baritone or tenor 2 here. The guy keeping time is Voctave's former musical director, Tony De Rosa, who is a BIG NAME in the barbershop world, having won the International gold medal 3 times with 3 different quartets, and also directs a chorus. He is probably singing whichever of baritone or tenor 2 that Jamey isn't. Tenor 1 between Tony and Jamey is super tenor E.J. Cardona, who has also done at least one guest spot with Voiceplay and is brother to Omar Cardona, who has done several. The bass, in the lavender shirt, is J.C.Fullerton, who can hit at least as low as Kate can hit high, but who in my opinion is criminally underappreciated. From left you have Soprano 1 Kate Lott, Soprano 2 Tiffany Coburn, and the altos Ashley Espinoza and Sarah Whittemore. Ashley is also a fairly big name in the women's barbershop world, having been in a medalist quartet. I had the great privilege of seeing them live a few months ago and they are even more impressive live, and yes Kate consistently hits those notes!

@pglover64

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right about J.C. He has one of, if not the best bass voices there is in music today and no he does not get the credit he deserves. Hope that didn’t lead him into leaving Voctave. His voice has a richness and fullness that needs no amplification. I like Geoff C. and everyone is enamored with his voice but IMO I would take J.C. over Geoff 10/10Xs if I had to choose just one.

@lyleorr9832

Жыл бұрын

I have commented before the same about JC - his bass hits are equally as impressive as Kate in the stratosphere. As a tenor, I respect his bass vocals so much!

@terryjue7380

Жыл бұрын

To my knowledge, Tony De Rosa has won 4 gold medals in international competition, the last being in 2017 with Main Street.

Jamey Ray is Voctave’s amazing arranger and according to info online, was born that way.

@bigragu6828

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qa6J28GooqvJlqQ.html Have you ever seen this interview with Jamey?

YEP, Kate Lott went that high ... She has incredible control

First soprano Kate Lott has had many years of opera training and she is a coloratura soprano which is the most revered of sopranos who train to do insane vocal acrobatics while singing crazy high notes...

I love listening to your music appreciation and knowledge, especially for such a young man. I loved watching the featured singers be blown away by the BV's. The bass is the gentlemen in purple. Please keep listening to Voctave. The layers in Voctave are unlike any other group and for someone that likes to hear those harmonies I don't think you can find anything better. I have read they have a 5 octave range. Thank you.

Its amazing how many people have reacted to this video, (including "vocal coaches") BUT its only you and one other very early video reaction that has picked up on Kate's last high note!!

@DanielEarnest

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! It honestly almost sounds like an overtone and not an actual person hitting it, so that is probably why not to many have talked about it.

@davinryan

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielEarnest Yep Kate hits a F#6! The minor 9th by the tenor EJ makes the 2nd last chord so much juicier too (:

@lyleorr9832

Жыл бұрын

@@DanielEarnest Others have tried to suggest it is an overtone and it fits the bill but she nails it. I get to see her at EPCOT and have been to a couple of VOCTAVE shows - Kate is amazing

@davidcochran6291

2 ай бұрын

@@lyleorr9832 She has a nickname of Kate The Great, well that's what I've heard. She reminds me of my mom. She had the same kind of tonal quality and could sing those high notes without jangling your nerves. Since I'm 73 it has been a while since I heard my mom. So, Kate is a great surrogate. I don't know how tall Kate is, but my mom was 5'1" on a good day. She was perpetually late and infinitely gracious. She was an incredible sight-reading piano player. She was a school secretary who could be typing up minutes of a staff meeting from tape machine with headphones only one, always the right one, top of the ear, phone. Also be answering questions from a parent who showed up at her office usually in a state of irritation and then in the other ear answering a question. She could type 120 a minute with no mistakes, and this was on the old typewriters with a ribbon and keys that took a positive strike to make it work. Miss her a lot. I could talk about all kinds of music with her. No, I got none of her DNA. I can carry a tune, but most people want me to carry it right on out the door. I was so awful at piano that I drove a piano teacher of 50 years' experience to retire. Sorry, I got a little long-winded. Sometimes I get a little maudlin, but without the alcohol. Thanks for the indulgence.

My favorite part of this video, is that Jeremy keeps glancing at Kate, shaking his head, and grinning. There is a video on YT of rehersal where he just stops singing and everyody starts laughing.

The gentlemen with one arm was born in that condition. I asked another member of the group personally and that was their response.

Also, I BELIEVE that Kirsten and Jeremy were engaged at the time. Which also might contribute to how he was grinning. :)

I mean...does it get any better than Voctave?! Love them! I'm sure someone already said it, but you *have* to see the short behind the scenes video of the soloists losing it to giggles during practice when Kate Lott goes off towards the heavens. Have you reacted to their princess medley? It's stunning and you get to hear all five women from high to low.

"Disney Princess Medley"

Since it seems you are familiar with Voctave I would suggest The Prince of Egypt Medley and The Disney Heroes and Villians Medley. They do not have videos (audio only) but are superb arrangements and character. This video is also one of their first releases and they had 9 members at the time. They now have 11 (5 women and 6 men). I would also suggest Someone Like me feat. Jody McBrayer (from the group Avalon). And as you mentioned in your video, you can't go wrong with their Christmas songs (such as Mary Did you know with Mark Lowry who is the lyric writer of the song, Where are you Christmas?, The Christmas Song, O Come All ye faithful and The Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame and All is Well)

come for the kirstin and jeremy, stay for the voctave btw, there are bloopers for this where jeremy just cant stop laughing whenever voctave does something amazing

Kirstie and Jeremy were dating when this was recorded, also they were totally geeking out about recording with Voctave. The Side singing is a think Kirstie used to do a lot, it's jaw tension, this is an older performance, she's come a long way and has done a couple shows on Broadway since this, and it's only made her better. I think one of my favorite Voctave videos is Mary Did You Know, recorded with Mark Lowry (the writer of the song)

This medley is about 3 different types of love. First song, romantic love, second mother’s love and third self love. I think its awesome that goes deeper than romance

The medley covers all areas of love: romantic, family, self Short rehearsal video for this medley showing Jeremy cracking up: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJ6O0txpddnUhps.html

I’ve been watching these people sing for years and I’ve never noticed that he is missing an arm. That is crazy. And I’m usually very very detail orientated.

It was so much fun watching you react to this video! I never get tired of this song, and I loved watching you experience it and enjoy it. And your comments were so insightful and interesting.

Also - she totally hit that note

great reaction. Jeremy pulls off the last :23 sec without breathing

Kirstin or Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) does have a natural side smile when singing. I believe this bugs her, but her fans think it’s endearing. Recommend Pentatonix’s cover of Shallow for a great Kirstin performance. Also, recommend her songs from her album, LOVE. Recommend Break A Little.

@billsturm9225

2 жыл бұрын

there is even a compilation video highlighting times she is "Side Mouth Singing". I have followed PTX since they appeared on The Sing Off and everyone I have seen enjoys it as it is uniquely her thing and its a smile. Who doesnt love a good smile?

Great example of an "eargasm"!

He smiled alot cos he was in love with her at that time.

Hey Daniel, loving the channel! Your analyses are spot on. I am in no way trying to lure you away from Voctave (my absolute favorite) or any of these incredible a cappella groups you’ve reacted to so far, but go check out DCappella. I think you will… just check them out. Their style is more of a modern day version of Disney music and their beatboxer is next level also. In the meantime keep Voctave coming. Can’t get enough of them! An often overlooked cover of Voctave’s is “Show Yourself” which also features Kirsten Maldonado. There’s no accompany video, just the album track on KZread, but IMO it is one of Kirsten’s best vocal performances.

Daniel, "Disney Love Medley" was the first recording by Voctave when the choir had only 8 members present. At that time, there were 2 sopranos, 1 soprano/alto, 1 alto, 2 tenors, 1 tenor/baritone and 1 bass. Voctave eventually settled on 5 women and 6 men (i.e. 2 sopranos, 1 soprano/alto, 2 altos, 3 tenors, 1 baritone/bass and 2 basses). That arrangement changed a couple of years ago when the tenor/director, Tony De Rosa left and was replaced by Drew Ochoa and the bass, J. C. Fullerton left and was replaced by Aaron Stratton.

I believe Kate hits an F6... yes its that high

@neerajemanuel7771

2 жыл бұрын

It's an f sharp!

Voctave are JUST as stunning in person. Saw them a few months ago when they came to a city near me and if you think Kate's high notes are stunning on video, you oughta hear 'em in an auditorium. :)

If you haven't already, please react to Voctave "Great Movie Medley" and see how many themes you can guess before they show movie clips. it's another display of incredible musicianship.

That,s. Kate. Lott. And. She. Is. Classically. Trained. And. Hits. Those. High. Notes. With. Ease

Please do more reaction videos of just Voctave………try The Great Movie Medley, The Prince of Egypt, Disney Princess Medley.

To truly appreciate how good Voctave is you must hear them live

Not only hit it but held it straight tone

Love your reaction to this. Not sure how close you are to the Ohio border but Voctave will be performing in Dayton on December 15th.

Hey! Happy I stumbled onto your channel. You are adorable and have a fantastic voice (How Great You Are ❤️ ) Can't wait to see more Pentatonix and Voctave reactions. You should look up "The Recording of Evergreen" from Pentatonix.

Jamey Ray, the guy with one arm, does all of Voctave’s arrangements

Please please 🙏 PLEASE react to Voctave and Jody McBrayer singing “Someone Like You”! It’s absolutely breathtaking. Can’t wait to see your reaction to it!

@DanielEarnest

Жыл бұрын

Added. Thank you! 😊

ive seen about 100 differnet videos of people reacting to voctave and not one of them mentioned the fact that he jamie ray was missing his left arm and thanks to you i just now noticed it also wtf????? how im am i tthis blind

I love this reaction! Please, can you react to Prince of the Egypt?

@DanielEarnest

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard some good things about their Prince of Egypt, and have added it to the list to react to! Stay tuned!! 😀

@MegaJogadora

Жыл бұрын

​@DanielEarnest where is the prince of the Egypt by Voctave?😅 we are waiting ✋️

She Did ... that's Miss Kate!!!

can you react to voctave's "You Will Be Found"?

I recommend Disney medley 2 cover exit with suhyun

Kirsten had a lip problem I believe...

Check out their Fly Medley :)

I've been really enjoying your reactions! Since you're interested in production, one VoicePlay number that's massively slept on is their 21 Pilots Mashup. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c39ors-hfau7aNI.html It's on Kurt Hugo Schneider's channel and is Awesome! I think you'd really enjoy it. 💜

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