Bass Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - The Bass Gang | Emperor's New Clothes

[@PeterBarber]

In case you were wondering what I look like when I get SUPER excited about a song, this is it! A true first-time reaction, filmed the night before the release last Friday, and I couldn't have been happier about it. Huge shoutout to The Bass Gang, and Marwan on his incredible arranging, producing, and editing! Please go watch/like the original video and subscribe to The Bass Gang's official KZbin channel! Cheers to the end of a fantastic spooky season 👻

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

These are the most fun reaction videos you do.

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

and I'm waiting for the Badd Gang to get it's own patreon as throwing money at all four of you at once is just tidier, I am a fan of all of your solo stuff too but I also dislike automatic withdrawals and want to keep them to a minimum. So yes I promise to jump on that as soon as I actually see it, whenever that will happen.

[@eresh233]

Really awesome song but also awesome seeing you so excited about it. You definitely deserve to be excited!

[@adamkernen965]

Peter! Just found this guy and channel. Amazing super low stuff… challenging the B0 lowest professionally recorded notes. Check it out and maybe do a reaction?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqWknaedZb98qLs

[@Finderup16]

What's the difference between a sub and a chest-fry? Just wondering.

[@kirstenwyatt9675]

Having each of you do a round of the chorus, and hearing the different textures you each have was amazing.

[@gidster192]

Hold up, Marwan is 17 and ALREADY DOING INSANE STUFF LIKE THIS????? He has a ton of potential for the future! As do the other members of the bass gang!

[@PeterBarber]

The kid is a legitimate prodigy

[@travisjansen7500]

Same with Bobby hes only 22

[@travisjansen7500]

As well as Tomi

[@myrlwallace9012]

Seems to me that Marwan would do exceptionally well worldwide! Prodigy on many levels! Would love to see the whole group in concert once the pandemic is over. Please keep putting out more awesome content!

[@shadowdoof8281]

Da heck he’s 17??

[@coolghost1988]

Peter Barber's face for the whole video: Yeah, I did that

[@N9TheNoob]

lol

[@bobbyrigo7675]

This is actually too meta. Watching your first reaction was so freaking wholesome, and all of you freaking killed it. To do this remotely like you guys have. And that BRIDGE. Really awesome stuff and I’m so glad to add the Bass Gang in rotation with the other acapella stuff I check out.

[@yvonnejones9940]

I have seen opera Peter, pop Peter, regular guy Peter. The best so far is little excited kid Peter!!!! Your joy was infectious and well earned. You and the gang were fantastic. Great job!

[@PeterBarber]

So glad you enjoyed (and have seen the many musical versions of me lol)!

[@jordansavage8606]

Saying this cover was amazing is an understatement. Marwan out did himself on the arrangement, editing and everything in-between. Everyone sang and acted great. I can't wait to see what you guys do next.

[@bigant.69]

Spooky season is never over with da bass gang

[@alexwalker8440]

Of course, you have reason to be so excited about this, because it's AWESOME!! Yes, it deserves the constant Pit Viper! 🔥🤯💖 I hope to hear much more from the Bass Gang!!

[@mightyakkylex]

Watching this after hearing you go full Opera in hide and seek and Gaston and gotta say I love it :D

[@Juilene1965]

I have no words. Absolutely speechless. Brilliant. That is all I have.

[@PeterBarber]

So glad you like it!!

[@DayneTreader]

I love that Tomi was the one hitting those super-high notes during the "finder's keepers loser's weepers" line so consistently

[@kyfetrombetta3691]

"Hello Everyone" Hello Peter! Amazing video btw (i'm not creative with comments i'm sorry)

[@eriklind8489]

This is even more impressive knowing that it was done with out you together..wow

[@garettjohnson6978]

Honestly, the thing I love about Mr.Barber and whenever I see him in another person's work, he ALWAYS stands out as the guy who looks really into it! Just look at The Wellermen's misty mountains, or heck, even the cid he's reacting to in the first place! Just awesome to see and hear him. Love ya man, love your voice even more! Keep being as great as you are now! (If you even see this which is doubtful)

[@Becky.TMM_devotee]

Absolutely love what you all did with this song. So much ear (and eye) candy. Marwan did an exceptional job. This is my favourite Bass Gang song (at least until the next one). 😉

[@amyicy9333]

this was soooo good 🥰☺️

[@artchic1984]

As I mentioned on the actual video. This is ABSOLUTELY HAUNTINGLY AMAZING!!!!!! Love it. Especially love all the heads at 1:46! And you with that HIGH note! Damn buddy!! And love your laugh at the end! Another great job and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ur reaction and excitement with this, so awesome!!!!!!!! Love ur sorry, not sorry watching again lol. Not gonna lie, I watched the video 4 times back to back and I will continue to watch it lol. Already added to my playlist and waiting Spotify to add to my Bass Boyz playlist

[@PeterBarber]

So glad you like it!!!

[@jessicaeddins6550]

In this song Tomi Gives singing Zombie vibes while Bobby gives off singing Ghost vibes, Marwan is a bit vampire while Peter is just the most recently dead hasn't turned into anything yet just happy to sing.

[@davidmenard892]

You are all absolutely well blended! But man the mix of deepness in you and Bobby is moving all the air in my house that’s crazy perfect hahaha GREAT cover guy’s!

[@PeterBarber]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@gardana2405]

That 1st time reaction is super wholesome, love everything afterwards as well!

[@bjspeck4337]

Unusual having 4 basses. Gives a rich, deep chocolate sound. You guys did great.

[@dark33angyl]

Already watched the video 10s of times! Didn't expect you to react to your own, but watching your reactions to the video editing was phenomenal. If y'all ever get together in the states and go on tour, come to Dallas and I'll buy 8 tickets at least. I know plenty of people who would love y'all!

[@Eileen_in_Vegas]

I love your first reactions to Bass Gang videos. Your genuine delight at what you're seeing is just adorable. And this is definitely one of my favorite Bass Gang productions.

[@NathanDavidK]

Dude, listening to the cover is one amazing thing, but learning about all of the vocal and choreographed elements make it infinitely cooler. This reaction/behind the scenes (?) gave me a ton more respect for what y'all do on top of the ton I already have. Great work on this cover! I can't wait to see what's next, from y'all! P.S. Also an F#5 mix or in any register outside of falsetto is only something a budding tenor with no training whatsoever could only dream of lol.

[@mads_._]

Such a wholesome reaction, absolutely should be allowed to proud! Start to finish this is sensational 👏 🙌

[@chelseyclarke4741]

Ok I accidentally stumbled upon you and your reactions when I fell down a KZbin rabbit hole...but I'm obsessed now. You made my night and I've literally been laughing out loud "with" you! 😄 Very talented guy!!

[@chocoholicallemand9096]

OOHHH!! That was amazing! Your voices have such different tambour and mix so well. Love the richness in yours, and dang Marwan is 17!!! Imagine when his voice matures, world record here he comes!

[@katrin_withouth1960]

OmG😳 I totally love your version of Emperor's New Clothes. Blew my mind👍 I'm still flashed. And I've watched it more than once - way more often than once 😉 Big shoutout to you guys!!!! And I absolutely love your reaction to the video!!!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Your reaction to hearing yourself is adorable. Great job!

[@earlenejohnson2327]

I got teary eyed. I’m so happy for you.

[@jandhjack]

So as a bari-tenor that is a student of several different techniques, including harsh vocal techniques like false chord screaming and such, how would you suggest approaching trying to learn subharmonics/chest fry/growling? Would there be any teachers you’d recommend? I’m mainly looking to try and add low vocals to harsh music and see how that goes. Also I’m a huge fan of your videos, they give such great insight and I appreciate the pausing to take deep dives into different aspects of each song!

[@isaiahgilliam1]

I know I’m not Peter but I think I can help here, David Larson and bass2yang are probably the best teachers not KZbin for subharmonics, I’m pretty sure bass2yang also has chestfry tutorials as well and I know David has a few growl videos

[@pinesyeet]

Isaiah is right, when you get the basics down, it's all about practice practice practice. As a baritone myself, I've hit subs down in the 0th octave. Can consistantly enough sub down to an F1, and that's all from practice after learning from David Larson and Geoff Castellucci's videos. Gl!

[@raulsardeni2372]

I'm a bari-bass

[@PeterBarber]

Can confirm the above -- those two are the best teachers of subharmonics for sure. I'm by no means an expert at any extended techniques aside from chest-fry, as most of them are not useful in the opera world. But I have been working on subs more and more lately, and I originally learned how to do them from watching David Larson's tutorials

[@jandhjack]

Thanks for the info everyone! I’ll look into them soon, I’m having a lot of cool ideas for my songwriting

[@JenniferKitchens123]

I love how excited you get over the Bass Gang videos! Understandable, with all the work and sweat you guys out into them 😃

[@eriklind8489]

you should be very proud of this Peter

[@kathisea2605]

This was a wonderful surprise! I saw the premiere and loved it--so creepy-cool!--and several times since then.I was floored when you said this is all Marwan's doing, though.The man's a musical Bumi. But I think my favorite part of this one was watching *your* reactions.Your enthusiasm is catching! I've already subscribed to the band's YT channel, and now I'm off to join the Instagram gang. Cheers!

[@jadakidd1840]

I love how he pointed to himself every time he had a part XD

[@willipic]

This one I've been waiting on, had an ear to ear grin when I saw the trailer and you guys nailed it so many times it's like you're using an automatic nailer. Just a beautiful version, and it's all acapella on top of that. I've shown it to people at work and watch their jaw drop when they hear it is just cool. Keep it going.

[@LadyFeline3]

Dude, you are so fucking adorable in your excitement! Thanks for sharing your analysis and some of the work that went on behind the scenes. Y'all did an amazing job!!

[@wolves--um9ej]

Watching your first reaction was priceless! Love the pit vipers low notes! Love your break down explaining which notes are subs, fry, or chest. I learn so much from your explanations. Absolutely take your time to explain songs. No need to rush. Unique that all 4 bass voices have different tones, timbre (?), range, and abilities. Perfect combination/blend of bass voices in this group. What a fabulous niche your acapella group has created. BASS GANG ROCKS! Sincerely appreciate the behind the scenes explanations of how incredibly hard it was to create this video when you were all in different places, creating this virtually. Hats off to you guys! 👏

[@billiew9832]

Feeling that bass vibration! Love it. Bass is the root of music.

[@InstrucTube]

Okay... so, I've now watched this song like 30+ times in the last two days, and I still can't... I just can't. Y'all are some sickos, in the best possible way. I really hope we get to see another 50 albums from you guys. You'll get the distinction of being the first album I've bought in the last 5 years. EDIT: Wait, wait, wait. Marwan is 17?! Are you friggin kidding me? Dude, I was a very low bass in high school (compared to anyone else in my area anyway) and I think the lowest I hit before I was 25 was a B1. He's got that talent AND he's this good of an editor? Boyo's going far.

[@kathybeeson4350]

I keep playing it over and over.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Congrats! Be proud! It absolutely fantastic. 🤗

[@charlesbouthillier7216]

I had know idea you have that kind of range JUST WOW,let the others know a Friggin Great video absolutely loved it

[@barbarabrown293]

I am clapping wildly for your performance. Well done, Peter.

[@bethbrown3198]

Did you have a lead? That was fantastic, btw. Can't wait for more.

[@SandraJB321]

Super cool video. It was most fun to watch you as you saw this for the first time....like a kid in a candy store. Loved it!💖💖

[@Nareimooncatt]

I've watched a number of reaction videos on this and no one has mentioned the background shake when Marwan dropped that B0. I'm surprised you didn't see/comment about it, and it really accentuates the power in that note.

[@nikkibanning176]

Brilliant! Love it, holy crap, you were all so great. Loved your high register too!❤️

[@rainbowwarrior6452]

Next time you guys do another one these, I'd love to see reaction videos from all three of you who didn't put the video together. I LOVED this! Sort of a mini-BTS from each of your perspectives!

[@kumkumjain9864]

gorgeous project...

[@kcasey1220]

Marwan is amazing with that B0 one of my favorite notes is when tim Foust hits a B0 or A0 in growl!! It just shakes everything!!!!!!

[@mikeharrington878]

You kids were brilliant! Srsly nailed it, man! Well done, singing, acting, production, all of it! Kickin'! 🤩😎😃

[@gemarkus7295]

I just discovered this song (and this group) last week through a suggestion on Spotify- you guys are AMAZING! Definitely will be checking up the others. Good job!

[@MuriKakari]

I've noticed that a lot of what you've said in the past about Tim Foust's effortless higher range applies to you as well.

[@DC-tm7ys]

Really something to be proud of. Your range is amazing. Fun to watch. Thx

[@tindepapp]

I love and respect your work.just love all of it ❤ ( oh I subscribed to all of you and for the bass gang) THANK YOU 😊

[@eriklind8489]

I love this production...I am a bass fan....I have always enjoyed the bass voice. I myself am a tenor, but can hit baritone, and some bass. i have hit a C above the staff before. But eversince I have listened to PTX, HomeFree, and Voiceplay, I have extended my lower range. I absolutely love your reactions...they are very informative.

[@terricolarusso2639]

Oh wow! That was crazy good!!!

[@vickiroman189]

So much fun watching this with you! Great job!

[@christinec4919]

I watched you the whole time through the first run through as I've already watched the video many times. Your reaction was priceless with your excitement. You make it contagious. Thank you for making and sharing with us all.

[@danbrooks5370]

Dude!! That is AWESOME!

[@crownmagus8291]

my favorite version of this song is the version Feux Paz does for their 2016 ICCA's finals set.

[@judithboggs2196]

That was awesome! What fantastic voices, video, and surreal atmosphere. Keep putting it out there, Peter. Love your voice analysis and commentary as well as your singing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AndieO]

Congratulations! !! Love it. You guys did yourselves proud. Gonna go share this....lol hugs from Newfoundland

[@trombone0331]

I love this, well done!!!

[@karengreene6284]

Congratulations. Well done.

[@volleygirl9979]

Aww, seeing you react to your own song/video is even cooler than ur usual reactions! 🤩 Well visible how proud and happy you were about the outcome, as you should! 💪🏽👌🏽🔥It's freaking AMAZING, I can't stop listening to it and watching the video Marwan put together!! 🔥👌🏽 serious skills on all of you! I love what you did and do with your talents! Simply love it!!!

[@chrisanderson6330]

This was a great reaction to see you watch this for the first time!

[@oldguydoesstuff120]

That section near the end where you were all barely lit reminds me a lot of the beginning of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody video. They were lit from above rather than below, but the look is similar.

[@veronikatroll1739]

It turned out amazing! 😍

[@ritathomas5167]

OMG! This is awesome! Seriously awesome! I had never heard you guys sing before. You've got a new fan!

[@sylviawhipple4688]

Love the basses

[@aidanhollister4501]

You should do a reaction on Ringmaster's Notre Dame medley. It's one of the coolest barbershop pieces on KZbin in my opinion.

[@lkayh]

OK, I’m watching again because I wanted to fact check myself: You’re telling me a 17 year old did this arrangement? 🤯 Count me amazed-and Bobby is so young, too-great vocal coloring, especially if he’s not seriously pursuing singing as a career and putting in the kind of time that requires. I also think you should be really, really proud of that extended solo. Beautiful! Now that I’ve also gone to all your individual channels and looked at more solo (Tomi’s Hellfire-😱) and ensemble work, I really, really can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Great job!

[@alisalavine1052]

Choral alto 1 here. This got me to support you on Patreon! Love this so much. I think you should come to Kansas and do a live show. ❤️

[@mattcav6992]

Duuuuuude, so good. The song is a lot of fun and the base is fantastic (listen with some top notch headphones). Clip is engaging as well. Well done sir.

[@ericshelby150]

Okay so after the shock of finally realizing who is in the bass gang. At 5:27 into this video, I went to Spotify and listened to everything yall have on there. You guys and Geoff are tied for my favorite si gle bass singer and my favorite bass group. I did t mean to type so much.

[@Hope-cm8fb]

Peter 😂 , 19:27🤣🤣🤣. I repeat this moment ten times🤣. I saw first time Your laughter🤣💙💙🍀 And amazing performance of course😁🍀💚

[@annaspurlock439]

Two things. First, it is so entertaining watching you react to the Bass Gang videos, so I hope you keep doing that. It is just so genuinely fun to see how mutually supportive and collaborative y’all are. Second, I was listening to your discussion with the group on your Vocal Arts podcast and I was thinking a good strategy for getting an in on the Charismatic Voice would be to cover an artist that is a channel favorite. Aurora is one Elisabeth comes back to repeatedly (and is actually how I got connected to her channel). That might be a cool angle to consider.

[@tracyz9155]

It’s such fun to listen to the types of bass voices singing. I’m starting to pick out who’s singing lead at any one time. I love the original 4 videos too. Thanks so much for a behind the scenes review. It makes the listening more personal. And “You got the last laugh”

[@neryskkiran1820]

Excellent!

[@darrellbeam8053]

Most excellent! Loved this.

[@MsSigurd3]

You did a great job Peter

[@olabergvall3154]

Incredible! Fantastic job 😍

[@lkayh]

Great video! And fun to see you react to your own stuff. It’s almost unfair that bass singers so often have such incredible range.

[@BsauceyMichael]

Marwan is a beast, amazing arrangement and a B0!

[@amyicy9333]

this one of my favrote songs i love urie so much this was fun 😊 10/10

[@kimberlycrisler6834]

Congrats on an amazing video!!!

[@johnjacobsen619]

Well it's about time we see some funny faces 🤪 Great job.. that was awesome 👌

[@kathybeeson4350]

I really like it.

[@christinakyleloves]

INSANELY GOOD!!!!

[@terricolarusso2639]

So good I just bought the song off ITunes 🥰

[@cclawson8013]

Well done!!!!

[@Sara-BobaSpock]

OMG I loove your reaction! You're damn right to be proud it was totally amazing absolutely knocked my socks off! 🙌

[@carmelr5504]

Legit so proud of you, this is SO good

[@gressamy1]

Fascinating tutorial/reaction. I have followed Tim Foust and Home Free for years and Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay for almost as long, but I just recently found you (and being very impressed, instantly subscribed). After hearing the original of this a half an hour or so ago, I instantly subscribed to Tomi, Marwan, and Bobby as well, a long with The Bass Gang Channel. Well done, all! I thoroughly enjoyed this. I am unable currently to support any one on Patreon (although I have in the past), as I recently had to take an early retirement due to health issues, which means my income dropped to 25% of what it used to be. Sorry to all. I will come back and support as soon as I am able. Thank you for such entertaining and educational videos. Keep them coming! Sincerely, Amy G.

[@kashtonhansen2766]

I could be wrong but I think the Eb2 down to Eb1 that Tomi does is inhale and not sub

[@sandralewis6454]

I like your laugh.

[@amanda13b12]

That was a fun reaction and analysis to watch. You should do PTX Dance of the Sugar plum Fairy as the VoicePlay Halo video uses a lot of similar video techniques as that. It's also really great to hear an instrumental piece done acappella so I'd love to hear your analysis and thoughts on it.

[@robertboling9057]

In home frees cover of fishing in the dark / boondocks Tim hits a B0 growl