This was definitely more of a tender, wall-of-sound style VoicePlay cover than a slap you 'round the face with impossible vocals cover. You tend to find more of those earlier in their catalog, before they got really, *really* inventive with their arrangements. A little more on the traditional side, but even so, VoicePlay's philosophy on covers is that they only do them if they feel they can add something new to the song. Otherwise, why not just listen to the original? So they always take care to bring something new to the interpretation (likely, in this case, that wonderfully fragmented round at the very end). That care and creativity are just a part of what makes VoicePlay such an extraordinary group.
@christinestromberg4057
6 ай бұрын
One of their most beautiful arrangements. Another one i'd puit in this category is Geoff's Shenandoah. And VoicePlay's True Colours.
@carinarodebak9419
6 ай бұрын
I would add I Can't Make You Love Me to those suggestions.
@christinestromberg4057
6 ай бұрын
@@carinarodebak9419 Yes!
@janetdw
6 ай бұрын
And Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
@bethgooch6243
Ай бұрын
Heart of Life too.
@acorrado5529
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reaction and coming back to Voice Play! Yes, beatboxer Layne is amazing but rarely sings so it is always a treat for us when he sings and/or brings out his violin. They just released a new one that has beatboxing from Layne that will blow you away: "Sleeping In The Cold Below".
@bjspeck4337
6 ай бұрын
It surely does!
@bjspeck4337
6 ай бұрын
I love the dissonant chords. Unusual choice.
@Denalicat
6 ай бұрын
Geoff loves those crunchy chords and so do I...
@JillPeterson-dr6ox
6 ай бұрын
This song reminds me of just Casual Fridays or a group of friends just chillin around a campfire or in someone's backyard after the barbecue is over. Someone starts singing and everyone just joins in. Memories of simple times when no ones fighting and the universe is at peace. Thanks for the reaction 😊
@thisismetoday7423
6 ай бұрын
I really love this version, it’s so beautiful ❤
@carinarodebak9419
6 ай бұрын
I actually have favourites that I put on the same tier. One side is VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci. The other side, equally important to me, consists of Tommy Johansson and Sabaton. Of course I listen to some other artists as well, but these are my household gods. So I really like that you react to both genres.
@janetdw
6 ай бұрын
Just finished watching your reaction with the cover of Dream On. And here you are again with my favorite band. At the end I said I’d be watching to see if the cover more and you did so you’ve got a new subscriber. 😊 This particular lineup did do several purely vocal releases without any beatboxing. They are some of the loveliest of their pieces. Not the most rocking, the most thrilling, the most exciting, but they are truly beautiful. Two that come to mind are True Colors and Bridge over Troubled Water. This lineup was active from about 2017 to 2020. For a totally different look and feel, and pure entertainment, you might check out Boy Bands in 5 Minutes. It’s just a whole lot of fun and one of my favorites. If I am feeling down, I go look for that and I’ve always got a smile on my face by the time it ends. In this we have Layne who was originally the baritone (from 1997) and switched to beatboxing around 2010. Next is J None who was baritone from 2017 till 2021 when the Navy recruited him to sing for them. He recently was recast as a bass for them and transferred to the East Coast so we see a lot more of him as a featured artist. Many of us consider him simply on temporary reassignment. In the center is Eli Jacobsen who joined around 2010 and is still with him. He is their tech and lighting wizard, designs digital backgrounds and has co-arranged several and arranged two on his own. He will be doing more in the future we’ve been told. Next to him is another original member, Earl Elkins Jr with the laser focused high tenor. He was with them from 1997 till 2021. That particular slot has not been permanently filled and they fill it with featured artists. And last on the far right is Geoff, another original member. If you watch videos from before 2017 you will see Tony Wakim as baritone. After 2020, Cesar de la Rosa joined as baritone-tenor. Their earlier videos tended to be simpler in terms of production and were slightly more traditional than they are now. They have experimented with more technical productions and taken a number of risks covering some pretty well-known songs that most a capella wouldn’t dare take on. Pick any genre you like, but don’t limit yourself to that. You might find some real surprises!
@r.d.stratford106
6 ай бұрын
That intricacy of layering is one of the things I love best about VoicePlay arrangements -- they're endlessly fascinating to my ears. I enjoyed this! Not too many reactions to this one out there and it was great.
@Gael4ce
6 ай бұрын
By the time they come together to rehearse anything, they know their parts. Whichever of them did the arrangement also makes a recording of each part so the others have both the written music and an audio track to refer to. I’d like to know which track you listened to before going to bed. My go to has been Geoff’s solo piece “Til Then”. I have a Spotify playlist that is just that song for like an hour’s worth so he can croon me to sleep on nights when I’m tossing and turning. 😊
@janetdw
6 ай бұрын
I’ve added Wicked Game to my Geoff Nighty Night playlist 😍. That purr of his is just so soothing and just draws you in.
@EtherealForever
6 ай бұрын
Still many to go with beatboxing in them 😃. They are nothing if not arrangement and vocal artists! 🌹🕊
@RWHansen
6 ай бұрын
Layne is a truly incredible musician. I also recommend the newest song by VP and he always does an incredible job on their Halloween Tracks. He really shines in We Don't Talk About Bruno or really any of the Disney but one of my favorites is Valhalla Calling.
@letheardaw
6 ай бұрын
This is even more poignant when you know more about Voiceplay. The love for each other and their families shows. It is part of what makes them such a joy to watch.
@lkreinmiller-author
6 ай бұрын
The bass has his own channel. For more Elvis, watch his - Geoff Castellucci singing Way Down.
@hollyryalsgrubb1273
6 ай бұрын
Okay, I'll admit that I never liked this song and avoided listening to VoicePlay's cover until just now with your reaction. And I am amazed by the layers and depth they created. BTW, I appreciate that you let the outro run till the end.
@nickifleek5588
5 ай бұрын
Geoff Castellucci ( low guy in voice play) has his own page , look him up
@amberfuchscia709
6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@vdoyne
2 ай бұрын
If you want a chuckle and partial Elvis impersonation, watch Geoff's version of "Way Down" on his solo channel - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qX5p3JVro2uDfII
@bobharp3492
5 ай бұрын
The best thing check your computer below video they do all there own arrangements, production,sound they only bring in make up artist most arrangements done by geoff castelluchi the bass or lane stine the beatbox they are the talent gods os accapella my opinion anyway lol great job
@bethgooch6243
Ай бұрын
You’d probably really enjoy their version of Eleanor Rigby.
@chrisryder8137
6 ай бұрын
I love voice play among others. just found your channel. Have you seen this is Halloween or Oogie Boogie yet? Also Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voctive.
@joelroadie
6 ай бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/jqtov66ebKeHgW0
@ciggy2693
5 ай бұрын
Another great acapella group is Home Free. Just as good as Voiceplay, but they have a different style.
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