CAROL OF THE BELLS - Bass Singer Version | Geoff Castellucci | Reaction !

[@Doinita.]

Check out all Geoff Castellucci reactions 😊 : kzbin.info/aero/PLBxxPN1NmvZpNvP4DfRu5r7aceHJyyUQv

[@TitanWrangler]

6:06 What that was was Geoff going from closed humming subharmonics to open vowel subharmonics. Wicked sound.

[@redneckdemon2936]

Buzz-bass. Basically humming, but buzzing his lips at the same time. Beat-boxers do it a lot.

[@TitanWrangler]

@@redneckdemon2936 Never heard of that term! Thanks. Makes sense, since he taught Layne Stein how to beat box.

[@lkayh]

Thanks for the explanation!!!

[@Chibihugs]

Geoff trying to use his voice to imitate a melodic thunderstorm in this one on the chorus! I was not prepared for the intensity.

[@MichaelCowles-qf3nj]

wow i played this through my home theater system. my walls were shaking.

[@TrishaFreitag]

I can imagine!! I'm surprised my headphones are still functional.

[@TrishaFreitag]

I do believe Mr. Castellucci has broken you. 😁 I was laughing so hard at your reaction I have to go back and watch it again.

[@Mia200001]

The instrumentation was mixed to sound cinematic, instead of accompaniment. But the result is epic. I love this style and sound.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

It’s a distorted bass or brass on top of the subharmonics. You can clearly hear it’s an instrument in the karaoke version. I love how epic that distortion makes it sound!

[@emilyrln]

1:59 Geoff bassed so hard the camera got shook 😂 and it wasn't even that low!

[@r3adrpro811]

Yes, we all know he is a baritone, QoFy. :-) I heard him say that to both The Charasmatic Voice and Peter Barber so we must believe him! I guess dragons have different baritone ranges than humans!

[@Gael4ce]

And Peter’s face when he said that, lmao!

[@r3adrpro811]

@Gael4ce intent to defraud and money laundering are illegal and the statements made by this gang show their intentions.

[@Gael4ce]

@@r3adrpro811 Uh, what? This convo had been about musicians, not crime.

[@StrangeRavenStudios]

@@Gael4ce he sounds like a bot.

[@TrishaFreitag]

@@r3adrpro811 get a grip.

[@Traci2000]

This is definitely my new favorite version of this song!! Sounds like it should definitely be in an action movie! Love it and love your reaction to it!! ❤

[@DennisKovacich]

I’ve seen comments calling it the Die Hard version.

[@ishort0967]

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[@Traci2000]

That's what I commented on the video! 😂 Sounds like it belongs in Die Hard!

[@ashleyfrank3605]

Absolutely amazing! Everything he sings is good. My 1 year old falls asleep to his singing. His acapella group is my kids' favorite!

[@ChristineCornish-l9z]

Thanks for your reaction. Loved the confused disbelief on your face. That's how I felt on first hearing it Too Incredible, too astonishing.

[@ishort0967]

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[@lauriehallcolemandowns7364]

I LOVE this one! It is ominously delicious in sound and feel, the arrangement is spectacular, the performance is unearthly!!! It is a Ukrainian carol, and this seems particularly poignant to me bearing in mind the suffering of the Ukrainian people in their war-ravaged country. He sings it like an incredibly powerful WAR anthem to encourage them. I have no idea if that's what he was thinking in his arrangement and production of this, but it's a perspective that strikes me as especially relevant. It is so interesting to me the contrast it strikes between "normal" sweet carols and this radically powerful war anthem of a Christmas song that correlates with the radical Jesus who shook up the religious and political structures of his day. His message? LOVE ALL. Love and peace to us ALL this Christmas.

[@Jamie_T.]

I so agree with you regarding the Ukraine. I have to believe Geoff was thinking of the horrors the Ukrainian people have been going through. His blue & yellow clothing and the subtle blue & yellow colors in the background and even the album art which to me looks like the bells are in a war zone. I absolutely love this cover. My favorite Christmas cover of his now, taking over from God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

[@EnsembleStantePede]

​@@Jamie_T.Exactly what l am thinking in regards to Ukraine. This is the first version of this carol l can really relate to!

[@ishort0967]

Geoff took made this a whole other creature..one that shakes the earth 🤩…wonderful reaction Qofy ☺️❤️‼️

[@masafilipovic7629]

I was waiting whole day for you to check this out and nope, that's all Geoff with some reverb 😆

[@Sarah83_loves_bass]

Geoff channeling his dragon soul ❤

[@vdoyne]

I've been watching for your reaction to Geoff's Christmas release. Geoff's arrangement is killer. The album art for this one looks like the Geoffquakes did some damage....LOL! Thanks! This gave me TSO vibes as far as the overwhelming instrumentation in spots + Geoff's bass.

[@rosedouglas9586]

This has to be my favorite version of this Christmas carol! 🔥💖

[@person10179]

and so begins the sequence of many reactions to come of Geoff Castellucci. And likely Voiceplay as well (A Capella group that Geoff is a part of). I can't wait!

[@karenponchak5304]

this song is an instance of why I'm glad I'm a patron of Geoff. the karaoke track is equally as epic as the track itself.

[@christopherd.0356]

@07:13 you can see Geoff closing his mouth and making that base sound!

[@Denalicat]

The comments on this are gold... I have been laughing ever since I read through them. Great reaction and I loved this.

[@ishort0967]

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[@keesha8398]

Uhhh, Weihnachten in Mittelerde! Chor der Elben, Hobbitts, Zwergen und Smaug❤ Liebe es!!!

[@tigerbythetailOT7]

Incredible!!! Carol of the Bells is one of my favorite seasonal songs as well and I have never heard anything like this before! Thank you for introducing me to this magical version ♥️♥️♥️ I enjoy all of your reactions but this one was so entertaining! I love your enjoyment of the music😍☮️

[@ishort0967]

Thank you for watching and for the words of appreciation ☺️‼️

[@AuntieSingeA]

I think he wrecked my new headphones. 😭 But what a steamroller of a song!

[@rhov-anion]

Same. My headphones were crackling. My old headphones broke while listening to Geoff. These new ones just got pushed to their limit.

[@AuntieSingeA]

@@rhov-anion Dude needs to come with a warning label.

[@AudioVile]

That sequence in Octave 1 is fantastic!! Loved your reaction, QoFy!

[@ishort0967]

Thank you for you continuous support of Qofy’s channel ☺️‼️

[@margiestevens2384]

Love your reaction. I thought the augmented bass that you were talking about wasn’t an instrument but him singing the same note on several tracks. Since each would be slightly different it would come out “like an instrument”-it’s a guess of course but the sound doesn’t have an artificial sound that usually comes with instruments.

[@ishort0967]

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[@nathanwahl9224]

Definitely two different things going on. He hits those three sub notes well below that powerful low one, but then there is a low instrument that makes an upwards transition into the next set of vocals. If it didn't sound so damned good I'd almost be mad that he used it!!!

[@nathanwahl9224]

What a masterpiece, and the percussion driving it on. Great arrangement.

[@lkayh]

As usual, spot on, Qofy! I did not realize this song needed THUNDER!

[@ishort0967]

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[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Anytime Geoffs show up you just know.... QoFyReacts adjusting his headphones: what did I just hear?!? Us: same.

[@RoHogan-en8jc]

Love this!! I think this was Kathy's choice of song! Saw the preview on Patreon. Thanks for your response!😊

[@pzycho_reclas1794]

Dude I LOVE your reactions! I've listened to Geoff for years and am still awestruck at how this sound of soft tenderness, then a warm hug, then freaking dragon come to wreck your world comes out of the same man!!!

[@ishort0967]

☺️‼️. Thank you for the appreciation

[@FrancesSmith-v4u]

I felt the same way as you and commented about the bass/cloudiness obscuring his beautiful harmonies in the Patreon preview.

[@yoonsihwa4659]

제프를 모르셨군요? Voiceplay 멤버인데 매우 낮은 베이스 음을 내고 꽤 높은 테너 영역까지 안정적으로 노래할 수 있는 매우 멋진 가수입니다. 제프의 할로윈 노래들을 들어보세요. 정말 환상적입니다. 제프의 목소리는 그냥 낮기만 한 것이 아니라 무척 아름답게 노래합니다. 들으면 들을수록 중독되는 멋진 저음을 즐겨보세요~❤

[@ishort0967]

Hi 👋🏻..please check out the pinned playlist..as well as Qofy’s VP playlist..it’s substantial ☺️

[@BlackCat604_2]

WHAT was that? What WAS that? What was THAT? It all fits. 🤣

[@R989D]

2:40 I think we officially just witnessed QoFy’s 🤯😂

[@kristinestout1170]

I understand what you mean about the instruments being too loud. But I think they aren't too loud, it's just Geoff's voice blends with the low organ voices, especially. I, too, love this song, and with five Geoffs I was expecting that rich low bass! But I've listened more times now, and I see how the low organs and strings are making his natural growly bass more smooth and rich and intense. It's a pretty cool arranging choice.

[@ilonadever8249]

This was definitely a rollercoaster ride!

[@sebastiendominique666]

Played it in my friedn car that have a huge subwoofer and the lows knocked the trunck door out...!

[@trishaurvan9439]

The Die Hard version of Carol Of The Bells...dark and delicious and 1000% Geoff!

[@WilliamRoop-xt6rp]

The bass "instrument" was Geoff doubled and run through production. The notes are his, the production just gives him the feel he wants.

[@nathanwahl9224]

The cloudiness could just be your headphones, I can imagine that they are getting pushed to near their limits like mine were!

[@arphendess5937]

Sounded like either tuba or baritone in with Geoff on those extreme low notes, but that's what I hear. Love this version of this carol.

[@jarednash4269]

Casually making Santa boss music 😂

[@carollalicker]

Also my favorite Xmas carol and now my fav version.

[@christinakyleloves]

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[@isabellA-vm9zw]

This is a Christmas song for Lord of the Rings. 💜Your reaction, as always. I, too, find that the instrumentals are sometimes a little too strong to properly hear Geoff's performance. I guess it is the mix engineer's choice. Still WOW WOW WOW.

[@LoriPeace]

Great reaction, Qofy! I don't think I've ever heard this much bass in Carol of the Bells -- I usually associate it with sopranos and tenors. But I don't hate this version, I have to say.

[@Ida-Christine]

Even the other Geoffs are sneakily smirking. They know...! Foust must be jealous now!

[@thomasfarr7934]

Thank you!

[@kmwwrench]

What a great reaction to this very untraditional version. Who knew Carol of the Bells could be scary? For another very untraditional version, try this one from Adam Rupp. I saw him do this live and when it became clear what he was going I could hardly believe it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmSUfIaNiLKpoJYsi=L5ZMgw1imW4VuAko

[@amberfuchscia709]

🔥🔥🔥💞💕💞💕💞💕

[@cherylsmith3291]

❤ your reactions

[@ishort0967]

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[@barbarakennedy2667]

Dragon choir version.

[@grandplans]

Im sure if you liked his higher harmonies in this song, you would like his "God Rest ye merry Gentleman" song as well. And his Shenandoah song. I clicked your link to your reactions of Geoff. I guess you listened to them already. LOL! I didn't see "Monster Mash" on the list although, I did only get about 2 hours of sleep, so I may be blind at the moment.

[@Robin-sz2ku]

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[@Doinita.]

🔥🤩

[@bjspeck4337]

Now for VoicePlay Zat U Santa Claus.

[@blademasterii]

I said the same about the instruments. Wish they would be faded back a bit. I wanted to hear his voice and felt like the instruments were obscuring him rather than supporting him.

[@Genthar]

I love this version, but I agree, the intense orchestrals kind of obscured Geoff's vocals. I think it wouls have been better to pull the bgm back just a little to let Geoff's voice though a bit more.

[@MelindaBrown-yz5jc]

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[@C0c0puffs01]

I agree with you, I wish the vocals were just a little bit clearer to hear. Still beautiful though

[@lauriehallcolemandowns7364]

I suggest giving it another few listens, it's not terribly cloudy to me, but I do get what you're saying...it helps to turn the volume down a bit, because it does muddy up when it's really loud. I agree the mix could have pulled Geoff's vocals a little more and decreased the distorted instrumentation.

[@maryb8150]

Geoff is the bass in the accapella group VoicePlay

[@didgemonkey]

I believe that Qofy is aware of Voiceplay as he has been reacting to them for a couple of years now...

[@StrangeRavenStudios]

He was just joking that he didn't know who geoff was.

[@Dokkanplayer246]

G1-Eb1-F1-D1, chest or subharmonic?

[@MUSTACHE2.0]

Subharmonic

[@Dokkanplayer246]

@MUSTACHE2.0 correct

[@Notmiddleg]

The G1 was in chest. The F1-D1 was subharmonic

[@Dokkanplayer246]

​@@Notmiddlegok you're right about that. G1 is in chest, Eb1-F1-D1 in subs.

[@GreenJeans1966]

IMO, it's a low brass instrument. Bass trombone.....ps. I've played in symphony/orchestra for fifty years. Or..... piano synth.

[@vanislescotty]

No bass instrument. Geoff is a human bass instrument.

[@totoro123]

I agree the bassy brassy sound does muddy the sound at a couple of points, a very minor detraction from an otherwise superb arrangement.

[@crystalpetrosky6188]

No bass instrument. That was a subvocal hum that Geoff is very well known for. He did it a lot with Voice Play.

[@maryb8150]

It’s all Geoff. He can go low. Probably mixing his voice

[@DenisMaksymowicz]

I checked and my upper range matches his. On the low end, I can also get down there by using a throat singing technique used in the areas in and near Mongolia. It's hard to describe but you use vocal fry with added singing voice. I have heard women get lower tones. Don't believe me, just do a quick KZbin search: woman throat singing

[@bjspeck4337]

Check out TitanWrangler at 6:06 may help you know what is happening in places.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

"This song is alright I guess, but it would be even better, if it had less bass in it." -- Nobody Ever

[@camilemckitrick8783]

As "Carol of the Bells" is one of your favorites, I highly recommend the cover by the Swingles. It's magical!

[@jasonstamwitz6928]

I like the showcasing vocal bass note. Song isn't my favorite arrangement, but his bass, wow. Good harmonies, but I would of preferred a bit closer to the traditional arrangement. I miss the vocal singing going in a round.

[@kylesummers1565]

I love Geoff, but I prefer the old Pentatonix version.

[@QofyReacts]

There's no pressure to choose