ABSOLUTE VOCAL CLINIC!!! Blind reaction to VoicePlay - Tennessee Whiskey

[@ilonadever8249]

Layne told everyone to practice their riffs, but Geoff didn't - cause basses don't do runs and riffs. Layne told him to practice. Eli, J and Geoff were each wonderful, but it was that three part riff that was completely mind-blowing!!

[@dianeschluter9995]

Geoff: Basses dont riff Layne : Bet. *hands over this arrangement *

[@rhov-anion]

"That man could sing the pants off of a nun." I gotta remember that one! 😂 They all have such smooth, seductive voices in their own way.

[@bjspeck4337]

I know J was recruited by the US Navy for his vocal talent. I heard from a reactor who tried to join the US Air Force chorus and despite having a good background in performances did not make the cut. He commented on J None having been recruited and said how rare that was. So yes, we need J back in just over 2 yrs. His voice is beautiful and rare.

[@katthor7311]

If you want to hear them do a more classic country sound, check out their short, "Your Man" by Josh Turner. You'll love it because Geoff...well I'll let you find out on your own. 😂 In fact, I would love to see you react to some of their shorts. I've seen some reactors do several in one video to get a full video length to post, and they definitely have a great variety to choose from.

[@ericturner7824]

An underrated cover of theirs, is the song "True Colors"...with this same line-up.......and the bonus is Layne Sings too!.....give it a watch and listen....You WILL enjoy it!.......>^^

[@rhov-anion]

That one has been emotionally getting me through the past few weeks since my mother passed away. It was one of her favorite songs and their version makes me cry and smile with the memories.

[@janhankins911]

This song is very special to me--it's my family's story. My husband's uncle was an alcoholic until he met his wife. She gave him a choice--liquor or her. He chose her (with the warning that if he ever got drunk she would leave him). By the time I met my husband and met his uncle, he'd been sober for 10 years and counting. He never took another drink for the rest of his wife's life and when she died, he started drinking once again and literally drank himself to death within two months of her passing. It was so sad--he felt like he had nothing to live for after his wife died. So it's very special to me--not only are the vocals out of this world, but the story is very close to home for me.

[@MiladyMacabre]

This was one in their series called Partwork and I'm especially totally blown away by the harmonies in the run they all do near the end of the song. You REALLY need to react to their cover of True Colors

[@shirleykarr560]

Layne, arranging this song: Everyone's going to riff. Geoff: Basses don't riff. Layne: Start practicing. Daddy Sang Bass is also a "country" tune that got the VP treatment. (It's especially moving if you've seen the very first video Geoff posted on his channel.) Can't Help Falling In Love and Bridge Over Troubled Water are also smooth as silk, in the same mood as Tennessee Whiskey. Both arranged by Geoff with this same lineup in the group.

[@michelledisque5926]

U should check out Geoff's cover of "Ain't no Sunshine"

[@candilunsford2878]

You mentioned Marvin Gaye and I've gotta tell you I've been nagging Geoff constantly about doing Let's Get It On. Can you just imaging that song with that voice and sung by that man? Oh, Lordy! *fans self rapidly

[@rulab]

This song is my happy place, it means more to me than any of their other songs. If you don't know the original, or the Chris Stapleton version, this is one of those ones where Voiceplay don't just make it their own but make it *better* in literally every single way. I can't wait to see what you think of it...I am guessing from the thumbnail you posted that it surprised you...💗

[@dj_410]

You will have to wait and see how things go ;)

[@davelister2]

A more refined version? Maybe, but better than the live version? I respectfully disagree, Chris puts real emotion into his performance and you can tell that he's been in that situation, especially the way he looks at his wife in that video.

[@christinestromberg4057]

This was the first thing I ever saw from VoicePlay and it blew me away. The harmonies, the runs, and yes, Geoff. so as you can imagine I've never looked back. :) To be fair they all have beautiful smooth voices which blend so well together. A harsher voice would stick out like sore thumb. What you're saying there is that they are real singers. You don't get too many of those these days. Layne always challenges Geoff and Geoff rises to it. He has admitted that he found the run very tricky, it's not natural to him, he had to be helped with that. The other , popular, version I know is indeed more country.

[@bradclifton5248]

That's when I'm blown away by acapella. When it's stripped back and simple.

[@caitlinkavanagh3298]

J said he'd be back and VoicePlay said the door is always open to him, so hopefully once he's completed his service he'll be back. Fingers crossed!!!

[@Gael4ce]

I think that may have been misinterpreted as coming back as a full time member when he was thinking guest. He has also implied he plans to make the Navy a career.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Been looking forward to this. This was Voiceplay's 2017-2020 lineup, which to many of us is the "real" group as we first discovered them during COVID. When you can, also check them doing Can't Help Falling In Love, a simple presentation with everyone including Layne on ordinary vocals.

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

Can you please react to VP cover of Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You"? J.None takes the lead and absolutely crushes it!

[@deniblackmore2179]

YES!! 👍That is a very underrated cover by them, in my view and J None really does knock it out of the park.

[@deniblackmore2179]

This is VoicePlay at their most smooth and seductive - just gorgeous 😍 Not sure if anyone else has said but that's actually "Partworks" not "Artworks" - the musical note flips over to form the "p". I think "Partworks" was a series of videos they put out experimenting with different combos of voices. I know there's one with multiple Elis and Geoffs, another with multiple Earls and Laynes - haven't seen them in a while so need to go back and watch them again 😊

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

They really run away with this melody! Pun intended.

[@hweber4229]

This is a very underrated cover by them, so I’m so glad you reacted to it! For a different take on this song, check out Chris Stapleton’s version. It will blow you away!

[@KaaSerpent]

This is my LITERAL favorite video by VoicePlay. It seems to SOMEHOW not be one of their most popular ones amongst reactors. Baffling.

[@jeanfieman4359]

I think a lot of people are so used to Chris Stapleton's version that they are not ready to hear it done in a Doo Wop style.

[@tamihutcheson7042]

Holy...WOW...This is such a beautiful liquid gold in blending, with everyone getting their moment. *THAT* run though!! And 3(I think) parts!!! 😮🤩

[@juli-bass-singer]

PARTWORK BEST VIDEO WITH VOICEPLAY!!!.

[@gabrielnight6995]

For a heart felt song listen to "i cant make you love me".

[@vvoof2601]

If you want to hear more voiceplay country check out Voiceplay's"Daddy sang bass", and Geoff's saddle up. Also not sure if you've heard it already but you need to check out voiceplay's can't help falling in love by elvis.

[@kylestaples465]

One of my fav j none songs is their cover of I got friends on the other side from princess and the frog.thats a whole experience.

[@Wildecat10]

If you are at a level that see the BTS, go back and watch the one for this song. Layne and Eli sit around and sample all the liquors that were mentioned in this song. And then Layne gets Eli to try something ‘special’.

[@melissastruxness512]

Please please please react to Seven Nation Army that Voice Play just put out today. Literally the best I have ever heard (besides Oogie Boogie) of course

[@thisismetoday7423]

Soooo you will be reacting to Chris Stapelton’s version of this at Austin City Limits next, right?? OMG 😂

[@melissasnider9721]

You are absolutely going to MELT!!!!

[@dj_410]

100% I did

[@justineanglemyer3980]

Tennessee Whiskey & Blue Ain't Your Color are so similar rhythmically! I really enjoy both songs!

[@dj_410]

I can definitely get what you mean!! Very similar vibes

[@kmwwrench]

Oooh. Battle of the bands time.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Oh, that would be a great mashup.

[@tomykomiyamoto8742]

Again, thanks for a great reaction!! ❤❤

[@ericzeichert511]

This is as country as country gets, yet somehow VP managed to turn it into a slow Doo Wop song...amazing.

[@paula0721]

None of them owe absolutely anything to these artists who are #1 on Spotify or any music ranking on this planet, but I still feel like the world is missing out on the opportunity to hear them and that's a shame.

[@kmwwrench]

One of my favorites from them.

[@Melisendre]

Defently one of my favorites. Everyone shows the full range of their talent. I look forward to seeing your reaction.

[@dj_410]

Cant wait for everyone to see this reaction :)

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

I agree that VoicePlay could do good in any era or genre of music and make it sound great. If you like this one then you should check out "Can't Help Falling In Love" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 😃❤

[@trishaurvan9439]

Oh wait until you hear J None ❤❤ and Eli and Geoff will reduce you to mush in the best way

[@charlesbouthillier7216]

SIR I do love your reaction thank you

[@Gael4ce]

I doubt J will be back as a full time member. He has strongly implied he sees the Navy as a career. From VoicePlay’s side…they’d have to do new arrangements for like 90 percent of their back catalog - all of which was arranged to include a counter tenor higher than Eli can do for a whole concert. Lastly, they did try to being in DeeJay. The only reason he isn’t full time with them already was that he had just signed to do Hamilton.

[@maryrollins607]

DJ - it’s not VP or Acapella but watch Chris Stapleton. Just leave your socks off, they won’t be staying on. 😂

[@_Tine_90]

As already said, it´s called "partwork" and it is a whole other chapter ^^ They have songs, where only two of them are singing, fantastic. Geoff doing beatboxing, Layne doing bass....crazy stuff

[@chenmd16]

Definitely one of my top favorite VoicePlay songs. Glad you enjoyed it as well.

[@Drake844221]

Love it! Yeah, these "Partwork" songs that they did, where it was more... scaled back have been one of my favorite 'threads' within their work. Don't get me wrong, they do amazingly well with the big, showy pieces, but when they're just kicking back and singing the hell out of a song... just _damn_, y'know?

[@AnaArantes]

Can't wait!!!!!! 🤗

[@dj_410]

🥰🥰🥰

[@shortybarnesyanik]

My favorite of theirs is Bridge Over Troubled Water!!

[@ginawever6016]

I just love this one! Yes again...same comment...cant help myself. Its smooth and silky....and my god all those voices are so good!!! ...slowly melting..🫠🫠🫠...puddle on the ground......

[@iamsquatty]

I think this is the most "classic" a capella style song you've heard from vp so far. I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's very soothing and just yummy! 💜🦌 #DJantlers #DJsHerd

[@susanfulbright4898]

Loved you analysis. They can do all the genres beautifully. You cant pigeon hole their music. Notice each did the same run and then they did perfectly in unison. I've heard people say that its impossible ...but that is Voiceplay.

[@Iansco1]

They did Stapleton proud here. They even didnt put TOO MUCH of their own on it either.

[@bjspeck4337]

I love the classy bar. Looks like the kind of place my dad would have owned. This is always in my top ten - so gorgeous.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

I agree with you I haven’t heard a genre that they can’t do superbly and I have listened to all or at least 99% of their stuff ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shortybarnesyanik]

You should check out the Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey version.

[@jeanfieman4359]

If you've never heard Chris Stapleton's version, please give it a whirl. He's amazing!

[@AsheryW]

There were a few songs in their Partwork series (the music note was the P but I agree it was definitely a work of art). I love the Blue Skies/Mr. Blue Skies mashup. Loved the reaction as always

[@coletedeux]

You may want to check this song out by Chris Stapleton.

[@liisaara7242]

One of my FAVORITES by them! So glad to be able to share the experience with you!

[@OmegaS-117]

This will be amazing can’t wait for your reaction to it

[@JillPeterson-dr6ox]

Eli really is another hidden gem among the Voiceplay gems 💎.

[@MelancholieT]

BUDDY!

[@vvoof2601]

I ain't your buddy, guy!

[@donnilloyd1355]

They did a FANTASTIC job with this song. Andwith this song, nothing else would do. Great reactions.

[@davidkeese3372]

Now you gotta do Chris Stapleton’s version of this. One of the few times the acapella version is just a cover of a much better cover

[@arthurplane9682]

Hey Geoff can ya riff?....Can ya? .... Geoff: "ummm Yep."

[@karenponchak5304]

And he fought doing it. He didn't think he could.

[@neighbourlady]

Find Chris Stapleton's original of this - its awesome as well!

[@Lampropeltiss]

Amazing. 5 a. m., and I'm already happy 💙

[@lindasalaki9404]

Love the video,and your reactions to them ❤ I'm dancing with you ❤

[@desireecox9358]

This is one of my favorites. Loved your reaction. Thank you for my smile today.

[@terimingle8957]

Beautiful rendition of this song!! Great reaction!!❤

[@tigrisvalleyfarm]

VoicePlay Feat. Ashley Diane - If I Were A Rich Man/Girl

[@SBQDawn]

Chris Stapleton is THE Standard for this song. I have no fear VP handles it with VP Style so it's Great too. Here is a twofer with Justin Timberlake with Chris Stapleton kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuqaWWfprVjbKM

[@clarencegood7490]

Not county.....more barber shop with hint ....maybe....of smokey blues

[@Gael4ce]

Much of modern “country” is just blues with a twang. Not that most country fans would admit it. Clint Black and Travis Tritt come to mind. Listen to Tritt’s “Hard Time and Misery”. Hard core blues.

[@bradclifton5248]

Would still love a full time Rachael porter.

[@kenanderson1026]

I really think you got to go back and listen to the Chris Stapleton version of this song. VP did a good job but they really can't compare to that version.

[@Gael4ce]

This isn’t country. I know it was marketed as country, but it was always blues with a twang. Most of Clint Black’s stuff is the same. “Country” is one of the few commercial outlet for blues music these days - R&B has moved fairly far away from old fashioned blues.

[@georgefisher1995]

Enjoyable, … a good effort, pleasant , …. But listen to Chaka Kahn cover this! An Indonesian that, perhaps, is as good as Chris Stapleton. Prepare for the soul and chills that this song can deliver.