AEROSMITH Roadie Reacts to VOICEPLAY!

[@acorrado5529]

I really enjoyed your reaction with Rocko- thanks! Voice Play is a group from Orlando Florida and their members and frequently featured guests have all worked as performers for Universal and/or Disney theme parks. They work without a record label or contract by choice to have complete control of their creative expression and manage the demands of touring vs family life. They do all of their own production from their studio, PattyCake Productions, located in the Oviedo mall in Oviedo Florida. They are more theatrical than other two top acapella groups, Pentatonix and Home Free, and are often called the theater kids of acapella music. They really do rock covers so well as legendary band, 'Chicago', liked their cover of "Nothing Else Matters" so much that they reached out to them and Voice Play sang two concerts with 'Chicago' back in November. I think you both would love Voice Play's covers of "Carry On My Wayward Son", "In The Air Tonight" and "Whisky In The Jar".

[@EtherealForever]

They are from Orlando, Florida - been going since late 1990's. They can tackle any genre. They are not backed by a label (like Pentatonix) by choice to follow their own creative direction. So they do most of what you hear and see themselves. The arrangement is amazing - they always do their own spin but pay huge respects to the original. More VP would be absolutely wonderful 🥰. Very lovely reaction. 🌹🕊

[@Wildecat10]

One note for you on this song. Although Eli and the feature Omar are both high tenors, the highest part (near the end) was sung by Cesar, who is billed as a baritone. All of the members and a lot of their featured performers have very large ranges. (Geoff, bass, and Layne, the beatboxer, are about 5 octaves each.) Voiceplay is based in the Orlando, FL area. They often say that they won’t cover a song if they don’t think they can add value to it. I know you’ve reacted to Nothing Else Matters, but I’d love to see Mr. Reedy’s reaction.

[@lkayh]

Someone will mention this if they haven’t already. This is part of a trilogy, beginning with Warriors by Imagine Dragons, and ending (so far) with Seven Nation Army. I’m not sure the story is all that clear but the theme is the same-post-apocalyptic, struggle to survive kind of theme. The cast changes become a bit more poignant with that in mind. Steven Tyler’s wild scream can’t be duplicated, but I love the fact that it was Voiceplay’s baritone who actually hit that note. We all expected Eli to do it because he’s their rock tenor, but he took low harmonies, and the featured guest (Omar) ceded that part to Cesar. I’m glad you like Voiceplay, and I loved this reaction!

[@joeysmith5086]

I've always hated this song being covered because of that unduplicatable scream too. Just something about Tyler's voice when he did that, that makes it so good. But this is also my favorite cover of Dream On, for so many reasons including them actually hitting the note.

[@ilonadever8249]

I love watching first timers hear Voiceplay, especially when they have skin in the game. I think you will both love their version of Carry On Wayward Son, Omar is the featured artist in that one as well.

[@carinarodebak9419]

Working with Kansas. I wonder what your friend would think of VoicePlay covering Carrry On My Wayward Son. Always a favourite for me by VoicePlay.

[@lorriredmon8212]

I agree! Was going to suggest that as well!

[@DravenGal]

And they did a show with Kansas!

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@DravenGal not Kansas , it was Chicago.

[@DravenGal]

@@marshayoung9387 Oops! I never was good at Geography...

[@marshayoung9387]

@@DravenGal The band Chicago loved Voice Plays cover of Nothing Else Matters that they asked Voice Play to join them in their concert at Atlantic City this past November..

[@bethjeans3780]

The slow-mo shifts in Rocko’s face were priceless! I stopped listening to music and Voiceplay brought me back to it. Please listen to Nothing Else Matters. And In the Air Tonight. And non-rock stuff. Even the hilarious Shorts on youtube, some that are advertisements. And the silliness/beauty of Hall of the Mountain King, a classical piece with no words.

[@ConnorSinclairCavin]

Rocko is definitely an awesome person, such a great addition to the world of friends

[@CynicalTesuji]

Loved Rocko's reaction! It's always fun seeing people being introduced to VoicePlay, especially when they have the context to see how impressive a group they are. VoicePlay are firmly of the opinion that if they don't have anything to new to bring to a cover, they won't do it. No point if you're not going to change things and put your stamp on it- might as well listen to the original. So their covers will always give you something you've never heard before, and honestly? For me, that has been the absolute redemption of some songs I didn't like at all. VoicePlay always put songs in a new perspective, while still maintaining what made the song so intrinsically recognisable.

[@Itsmebaileygee]

I freaking love @voiceplay so damn much!!! They need to see this reaction!!!

[@janeteitsworth8824]

Voiceplay can bring it to any genre. Great Reaction

[@thisismetoday7423]

Love it!! If he comes back again please show him VoicePlay’s version of Carry on Wayward Son!❤

[@r.d.stratford106]

This was awesome! And really enjoyed getting Rocko's take on it too! It's uniquely cool to get the perspective from folks who've had serious boots on the ground in the industry.

[@bevsplaylist]

Welcome to the voice play rabbit hole. You’ve just been voice played. All of these gentlemen are excellent singers with unbelievable ranges. You will find that their music is more theater based than straight a cappella and every time I hear their song it becomes the top one on my playlist. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is voice play.

[@janetdw]

They were recently invited by the iconic band Chicago to sing with them on one of their anniversary tour concerts. Their “Metallicapella” cover (Nothing Else Matters) caught their attention. If he has toured with Kansas and Journey, may I recommend their cover of Carry On Wayward Son. It is older, and Cesar (with all the hair) wasn’t with them. The baritone at that time was J None. Omar (in the center ) was their guest artist in that as well. It is one I go back to over and over. They also did a cover of Don’t Stop Believing. My favorite (there are a few other recordings of them live, but with cell phones😕) is the one that they did at Camp Acapella with more than 100 students joining them. Even if I didn’t like the song I would still love that video because of the joy that’s so obvious in sharing their passion. It features the original lineup when they rebranded as VoicePlay so was done prior to 2017. By the way they are located in Orlando Florida, and all have performed at Disney and/or Universal Studios so dressing up is nothing new to them. This was pretty basic for them. The bass, bald tenor and beatboxer are in their early 40’s and Omar and Cesar In their 30’s. Geoff (bass) and Layne (beatboxer) have known one another since middle school. They cover a huge variety of genres and take risks the others may not. They are completely self produced with no support other than from their patrons. The bass singer and the beat boxer historically have done about 95% of the arrangements. Whoever does the arrangement is responsible for the entire production: arrangement, video direction and editing, venue and costumes and even make up if necessary as well as the initial sound edits. It is sent to Ed Boyer for the final mix who also mixes for all the large a cappella groups including PTX and Home Free. The bald rock tenor is their tech wizard and has been handling the lighting and digital backgrounds if necessary and has arranged two on his own as well as co-arranging on a few of them. He will also be doing more of the arrangements in the future. His recent arrangement of Creep is heart wrenching. I will be keeping an eye on your channel to see if you cover more of them as well as the bass singer’s solo channel. He recently did a haunting cover of Wicked Game.

[@sallyintucson]

There are some great a cappella groups out there today. Look around and discover them.

[@lorriredmon8212]

Excellent reaction! I would love to hear or see Steven Tyler or any of Aerosmith to see this and give their opinion! That would be epic! I concur with another comment you should react to any of these. "Carry on my Wayward Son" by Kansas, "Creep" by Radiohead, and lastly "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica (with a special twist) In the acapella world, VoicePlay are considered the theater kids. They do full makeup and sets almost always. There are 3 top tier acapella groups. Pentatonix who came first and do mostly Pop, but can do all genres, and also have a ton of Christmas music. They also sing their originals, do covers and have a female voice in their core singers, Next is Home Free which are generally the country genre group, but they do all with incredible arrangements and singers, and then VoicePlay, that I mentioned above. I really enjoyed this! Thank you.

[@karenponchak5304]

Ptx came to national/ international attention first - but VoicePlay has been around longer than most people realize.

[@lorriredmon8212]

True, didn't they start with a different name? @@karenponchak5304

[@r.d.stratford106]

@@lorriredmon8212I think they started out of high school around 1997 or so under the name 4:2:Five (I may be spelling that wrong)

[@karenponchak5304]

@@lorriredmon8212 yes. from about 1997/8 until about 2012, they were known as 4:2Five. They changed the group name in 2012 to VoicePlay.

[@janetdw]

@@lorriredmon8212 You can find one of their first albums (Time Machine) under the old group name. At the time it was just four members: Geoff , Layne , Earl and a young man named James. I mention it mostly because they covered The Lion Sleeps Tonight in that one as well. I could not imagine them doing it without Earl, and was astonished to find out that J, who has recently been reassigned as a bass singer for the Navy m, took the lead and got pretty high up there! I believe it was released in 1997 when they were just out of high school. It has a lot of songs that I grew up with and I’m really old. So I love to listen to that album even though technically they’ve expanded like crazy, that talent was showing even back then.

[@DravenGal]

This was awesome! Hey, if he shows this to Steven Tyler, will you come back and let us know what he thought of it? Great video, it's now among my favorite reactions! I'd really love to see him reacting to one of Geoff's low bass covers!

[@lauragraves4342]

Layne was practically making velociraptor noises!!! So awesome. ❤

[@colinmacaoidh9583]

I'm another of the Mysterious People In Black Clothing (Thanks to NPH at the Tony awards, best nickname ever). Mostly worked tech at various houses and for a variety of companies, did a bit of roadie work working for a rental house. Lots of festivals, Cons and the like. I liked Rocko a lot, you both remind me of the folk I've worked with over the years. I was mostly curious if he was at the Aerosmith show back in, like '87 or '88 at the Concord Pavilion where G'n'R was opening, and Axl's mic went on the fritz, he freaked out and stormed off stage, the band just kept playing, Slash stepped to the mic and kinda gave a half apology, like "What the fuck can we do?", Then Axl came back on stage, subdued, thanked Aerosmith of the loan of a mic, and they finished the set. I knew another roadie who worked at the pavilion who dished that Steven Tyler read him the riot act before booting him back on stage with a good mic.

[@iamsquatty]

This was areally awesome reaction!! Loved watching his face while he was experiencing this song from voiceplay 😊💜💜

[@Glittersword]

Queen in five minutes.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Woah! Yes! I grew up with this song playing on the radio and this adds to the depth of meaning in it. And this cover is so musically layered and full with only five people.

[@Starrynightdiner]

Love Rocko❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamroop451]

Since you mentioned working with Kansas, their cover of Carry on my Wayward son will probably interest you both. They cover everything from Phil Collins (In the Air Tonight), Metallica (Nothing Else Matters), to Disney mashups, to - well, you name it, they probably cover it. It's interesting watching 2 seasoned professionals react to Voiceplay.

[@RandomAxeOfKindness]

The Scorpions kiss MC Hammer! You heard it here first. Just the best inside gossip. But, seriously, VoicePlay are incredible, and they do such an amazing job with these covers. It's always just enough of a twist, just enough of an astounding faithful reproduction, and just enough theatrical embellishment. It never gets old. Glad to see you guys react and respond to it.

[@aussiebloke609]

For a little variety, since there was mention of Beethoven et. al. - look at Voiceplay's cover of Greig's "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" from his _Peer Gynt_ suite.

[@DTA-Music]

Thanks for this great reaction! I'm always a little nervous when someone who's very attached to a particular piece gets to hear VoicePlay's version for the first time, and it's such a relief and a joy when they *get* it, appreciate the guys' skill and respect for the song and aren't put off by the differences.

[@sheilajstorms]

Watching Rocko listening with such intense focus and also openness, and then seeing his jaw drop open at the 4 minute mark! Loved the response and commentary. Thank you!

[@mrsdracon9799]

I love Voiceplay! The talent they have is insane. If there is another band that is not as well known, but amazing and should be, Blue October. The first song I recommend is "Fear", The acoustic black and white version, with Just Justin Furstenfeld and his guitar so you can see his talent first and then just go down the Blue October rabbit hole. Well wishes to you and yours.

[@Traci2000]

Love his insights and the way he described covers. I totally relate to that. Really awesome reaction! ❤

[@Itsmebaileygee]

SOMEONE NEEDS TO SHOW THIS TO VOICEPLAY

[@lostkarai]

I know right?! The guys would be so happy to see that

[@Itsmebaileygee]

@@lostkarai it needs to happen!!!

[@daletimberlake8109]

Loved this reaction!! Great comments. The one observation I think we all have about #voiceplay is that they always figure out how to honor the original song and then they "Voiceplay it" and make it their own! It's just one of the things that makes them amazing!!

[@AmandasArtChannel]

This just warmed my heart. I’m a proud patron of VoicePlay and it makes me so happy that more and more people are discovering them, ESPECIALLY managers or people that have worked with legendary bands/ singers. And in case you didn’t know, VoicePlay got to perform with Chicago in Atlantic City. I wish that I went but had to work those days but I was in the city.

[@par500dragon7]

What a great perspective to hear!

[@WelcomeApathy]

This was so cool! I hope the VP guys sees this reaction! It's so special to be people who were so involved with the original artists.

[@FLNatureGuy]

What a great way to react to the song by sharing with Rocko. Very impressive cover. Voices were amazing. What a treat for us! Loved your video.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

@ 6:03 :D I actually wanted the song to be over, (for only an instant), so that I could hear what was going on inside the head of Aerosmith's Roadie. The look of *utter admiration* on his face was *compelling.* VOICEPLAY is amazing.

[@vickiroman189]

Came for VoicePlay - subbed for you! I loved watching your faces. I love all 3 of the premier a cappella groups today (PTX, VoicePlay and Home Free), but VoicePlay is my fave. Hoping to see more a cappella reactions from you!

[@elmarwinkler6335]

They are from Orlando Florida

[@allankeithzurba4908]

Morgan James of Post Modern Jukebox does a great version of Dream On !!!

[@umarae27]

Voiceplay ftw!!

[@tiffymcconkey]

Absolutely loved his reaction

[@Froggyh63]

Great reaction! They also covered Carry On My Wayward Son, Nothing Else Matters, Bridge Over Troubled Water, plus tons of Disney stuff, Viking songs, Broadway tunes, hard to pick a bad one!

[@joshlansford1706]

Its so nice to see someone "feeling" the music. Far too many people (reactors) look at it ONLY through a technical lens, how Geoff does low notes or how Layne does vocal percussion etc., and dont ENJOY the music.

[@JosephShort-g6i]

You should see if he wanted to react to "Carry on my Wayward Son"! Another great cover Voiceplay does!

[@bjspeck4337]

Orlando - they've been doing this for 25 yrs. They have all worked the theme parks (Disney, Universal) and learned that the audience really likes the theatrics. Some of the ones you might enjoy are VP's Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas), Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), In My Room (Beach Boys), Queen in 5 Minutes, Creep (RadioHead), Don't Stop Believin' (Journey, where they went to an a capella camp for kids and played with them, had them sing (it's a great way to see VP), the post-apocalyptic trilogy - Warriors (Imagine Dragons), Dream On, Seven Nation Army (White Stripes), Vikings - My Mother Told Me (from a thousand yrs ago) and Valhalla Calling (Miracle of Sound), video games - Dragonborn Comes Skyrim, Halo theme, Sleeping in the Cold Below (Warframe). Recently Geoff has done some of his solos, Sounds of Silence (S & G), Wicked Games (Chris Isaak). Last year Chicago got wind of VoicePlay's Nothing Else Matters and invited them to be onstage doing some of their songs for their Chicago and Friends in mid Nov 17-18. When they came on stage, one of Chicago's players wanted to know where the drums were, they'd help set it up - Eli pointed at Layne for the drums.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I'm not sure how to address you so I'll just say roadie. You have a very impressive resume And catalog In the Short time that you've had your channel. I think it said 2021. I loved your guest and Reaction.also. He also has quite the resume. Have you heard of postmodern jukebox? They are a music collective put together by the Pianist Scott Bradlee. The musicians and singers change to fit The song being performed. Scott does all the arranging. He takes "modern day" songs and He re-arranges them in Styles of music From the past. My absolute favorite cover is postmodern jukebox featuring Morgan James Covering dream on. It is by far my most favorite cover of any song I have ever heard. This is my 1st time on your channel and I have subscribed. I am biased to voice play and dance. You my my also enjoy the Bass gang. They are also in acapella group.. I'm working my way through their catalog but I know That they covered centuries by fall out boy. There is a Reactor Whose channel is called mortius. He did a reaction/Analysis with Marwan Ayman. They also do all their own arranging. Marvin did the arranging for centuriesPeriodic. I found it very interesting About how he arrange it and The little subtleties that he put in. He's The youngest member of the group at 18. I only mentioned that because his arranging is so I only mentioned that because his arranging is so sophisticated. They just dropped Their cover of If I had a heart from Vikings. Voice play , The bass gang, home free (Who is also an acapella group) Have done covers/originals for Games like halo.

[@jduncanandroid]

Postmodern Jukebox featuring Morgan James did another AMAZING cover of this song. I don't think you'll regret checking it out :)

[@ruthrussell1329]

Lately, the boys have touched on more Rock. They've covered In The Air Tonight, Nothing Else Matters, and Creep. All of them you should watch. Geoff Also has his own channel. He does all the parts in them, up to 5 octaves.

[@cathryntruebloood3913]

Wait for Valhala calling....

[@sylviasargent2727]

Home Free is another great one to try. I love Voice Play, Home Free and Pentitonix

[@jasongibbins6484]

Great reaction to a great song, you should check out Dream on by Post Modern Jukebox featuring Morgan James, it’s as good 👍👍👍

[@marningritaguy]

Did Rocko work for Clair Brothers? I was IATSE in early 80's.

[@Trelvania1964]

Check out some of Geoff's solo work as well.

[@cmdrglass5096]

Now show the Roadie Rocko Reedy's reaction to Voiceplay cover of Nothing Else Matters !!

[@LS-vz6nk]

You and Rocko should do VoicePlay Kansas song Carry On My Wayward Son

[@martymiller9802]

Wow. I bet Rocko has seen some stuff.

[@bobharp3492]

Great job I rec voice play cover of Valhalla calling, yes vikings always cool and there from Florida

[@bobharp3492]

I rec Geoff castelluchi the bass from voice play deep bass cover of,way down , from Elvis it's cool

[@TonyBrown-lf5nj]

Awesomeness that's justice to the Original.

[@anniek4681]

Just watch Walhalla Calling...you'll be more blown away.

[@nellybod8742]

Something that isn't in my wheelhouse. It's more boy band, than the Flying Pickets. And quite heavily produced. But overall I quite liked it. Would need to see a live track before I passed judgement though!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

they are as good if not better than many famous bands. they have also done Nothing Else Matters and 7 Nation Army

[@SarabethWhite]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@do0ranfrump260]

Did ya hear their cover of "Wayward Son"?

[@queenofpixels5458]

Not a single member of the group was alive when that song came out.

[@susansouthard]

You in MD?

[@lost_in_a_crowd_of_3257]

another version you might want to check out of Post Modern Jukebox ft. Morgan James kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6KXfHRmorqheZo

[@johndandrea8034]

Gotta check out their Metallica cover of Nothing Else Matters

[@susanbradley5685]

Voiceplay has done Twenty One Pilots, Kansas, Queen, Eleanor Rigby(combined with Bach's Toccata and Fugue), sea shantys, video game songs, Broadway, Disney, Phil Collins...the list is TOO long. Just jump down the rabbit holes with us!!

[@TheRealityleak]

Ren can't be Welsh and English... Welsh and British is fine (though possibly not for the Welsh! 😂😊)

[@Contridiction-vp3fv]

If you think VP is good, give Pentatonix a try. The only accapella group to win a Grammy (they have three, and nominated for 4 more), and the only accapella group to have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. There is also Home Free, I consider them to be the number 2 group. The ranking is all my opinion, and I don't expect anyone else to feel the way I do. I don't mean to be negative about any group, just giving my opinion. But give the other groups a try, I think you will like them

[@jsmoor4988]

I see and hear the talent they have, but In a strange way I find it very tiresome to listen to. 1 Song I can’t even handle. Probably just not my cup of tea. Anybody else has this same experience? I love btw this song but not by Aerosmith. Same issue, don’t like the voice of their singer…..

[@vvoof2601]

You need to explore their catalogue, it's not all this chaotic. Also not everything is for everyone. I love them so much.

[@jherminia2737]

@voiceplay 🎉🎉🎉

[@Itsmebaileygee]

SOMEONE NEEDS TO SHOW THIS TO VOICEPLAY