Creep - Radiohead (acapella) VoicePlay ft. Anthony Gargiula

“Creep” by Radiohead acapella cover from VoicePlay ft. Anthony Gargiula.
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VoicePlay is an award winning, world renowned acapella quintet and theatre show comprised of singers Geoff Castellucci, Layne Stein, Eliezer Jacobson, and Cesar De La Rosa. Formed in Orlando, Florida, the singers of VoicePlay create amazing harmony and inventive re-imaginings of popular music with nothing but their voices. VoicePlay has appeared on multiple national tours, nationally syndicated TV and radio, and continue to amaze audiences around the globe with their powerful music-without-music acapella sound. On this channel you will find a variety of content like acapella music, acapella covers, medleys, covers, and more! Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications! For instant updates, check out VoicePlay’s social media accounts above.
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[@Lynn_M867]

Eli, you didn’t just hit this arrangement out of the park, you put this into orbit. This one should definitely come with a tissue box warning 🥲

[@heatherstahler8451]

He’s f*cking amazing!

[@woody151]

Shout out to Tony for directing

[@brandic89]

​@@heatherstahler8451Yes, and he shines like the stars in My Mother Told Me!!! Epic.

[@lizlilliman3644]

Definitely makes you feel emotionL

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yes!!!

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

The fact that Voice Play (along with Home Free) aren’t worldwide household names is a crime to me. Very different groups but both are amazing and always serve the song, not individual egos. Wonderful. Each individual member here is a gem and they prove once again that their guest singer lineup is impeccable.

[@florencegrant-mc7bb]

Totally agree with you!

[@Tconl]

They just don't have too many actual songs. Though the last little while they started to step that up. But the majority of their 'works' are just clips and funny songs and memish things.

[@ligitz]

Agreed

[@jennifersmith8923]

@@Tconl voiceplay has well over 100 out there if you include the stuff from waaaay back

[@Tconl]

@@jennifersmith8923 I'm talking full lenght normal songs. Not 1-2 minute funny video's or meme vids.

[@brettashley5914]

seriously, the singing infront of mirrors is amazing.

[@silnehviirthecat6180]

Geoff Castelucci talkin about wanting a perfect body isn't fitting, that man is gorgeous

[@Someone-dv7hw]

Maybe that's the mirror image portraying exactly what the lyrical me sees as perfect body 🤷😂

[@RS3isRealscape]

it is about how we perceive ourselves he may be beautiful but some some people have issues with how they see themselves like body dysphoria ask Matt Mercer of Critical Role or myself about that and i am not handsome by any means now Matt is hot like Geoff but he has talked about how he sees himself and that affects him deeply

[@RS3isRealscape]

@@Someone-dv7hw on the nosey

[@katthor7311]

As someone who was "over" covers of Creep, take my word on this.....this version will give you a whole new perspective on the song. It is absolutely beautiful in every sense. Eli working overtime on this one, and he does.not.disappoint. Props to VoicePlay for making me fall in love with song all over again.

[@kaperejr.9120]

I think Street Corner Symphony did better than this

[@Ydnic7481]

It brought tears

[@katthor7311]

@@Ydnic7481 Yes, the first few times I watched it, I definitely had tears in my eyes.

[@ThePiesEndure1985]

@@kaperejr.9120 I listened to that version, and it seems like Eli based his arrangement on theirs. And I believe VP have perfected their arrangement. SSC’s version is good, but only one main singer sings the melody, whereas VP utilises all their singers and that’s what elevates this arrangement for me. If I hadn’t heard VP’s version first I would have agreed that SSC’s version was one of the better covers though :)

[@ThePiesEndure1985]

SCS*

[@HunterTheFerocious]

Eli. You’ve done phenomenal work! Having Cesar as the “actor” for this one, hits you in that spot. Once, he utters “cry”, I was TEAR CITY. He put so much emotion into his performance, but to the arrangement requirements. I had to familiarize myself with the original, and as I was, I said to myself, “I swear, if Geoff says the “I want a perfect body line, I’ll throw my phone.” Welp. My phone flew. Geoff. WHHY? Stop it. And Cesar. My god. Just, all of you. You creeps are who make me love you all the more! Thanks for showing us a bit more vulnerability. In a truly beautiful way!

[@Ydnic7481]

My first thought was it was a Broadway worthy performance....

[@bethgooch6243]

Cesar made a perfect representation of how I’ve always thought of this song. I first heard it as a young teen struggling with mental health issues & an eating disorder. I wanted control. I wanted to not be so different & broken. At 24, I learned that my eating disorder had a near fatal physical root cause & had also finally started to get real help for my mental health issues. I’ll be 42 next month & this broke me. I sobbed through this. The vulnerability you guys displayed & how much of yourselves you each put into the performance was validating & stunning. I felt heard. This is my ultimate version of this song. I love it more than the original & the arrangement just hits my heart the right way. Thank you.

[@craaab____721]

hope your doing well, soar into the future

[@karenl6959]

M' dear boys....yes, I know you are acting. I know that. But deep, vulnerable acting always requires reaching inward to the uncertain, broken people that we hide down deep. To that small broken person in each of you, I want to say "You are loved. You are accepted. You are indeed Special." A hug to each of you. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@jenniferhill5110]

Caesar's velvet tones, Eli and Anthony's perfect runs, Geoff's wistful bass, and you know Layne's beatboxing is topnotch when you forget it's beatboxing and not an actual drum set! Fantastic job, guys!!

[@lucasg4400]

Everybody is commenting on the arrangement. Don't get me wrong the arrangement is amazing and sent shivers down my spine for sure. But can we please talk about the videography!?! This has got to be one of the best music videos I have seen in recent years. I know it's dark and that makes transitions a lot less technical but everything is just flawless. The lighting, all the moving shots. The transitions literally blend seamlessly together, specially in the mirror shots. Honestly a work of art all around!

[@WesRowe]

Hell yes this video arrangement is nearly as good as song's arrangement. Moving shots that blend so perfectly and mirror shots you never know which you are looking at until the reveal. Bravo well done!

[@ZephyrSnowflame]

This continues the trend of me wanting to give Cesar a massive hug. The arrangement by Eli is top notch, and the vocals are incredible as usual. I am beyond obsessed with VoicePlay. They keep getting better, the arrangements, the vocals, the acting… I am struggling to maintain my composure. Excellence. I tip my hat to you all.❤❤❤

[@rhov-anion]

Agreed. We need to group-hug Cesar. He deserves all the love.

[@bridgettoverton9770]

Yes but I NEED to give ALL of them a MASSIVE HUGE HUG 🤗

[@skyhijinx]

Absolutely amazing. I wanted to let you guys know something. I just spent 4 days in the hospital due to blood clots in my lungs. I had to have a procedure where I lay flat on my back, wide awake, and they use a scope to remove the clots from my lungs. It was extremely painful because I have a bad back. I couldn't stop crying (41m). They offered to play some music if I wanted and without hesitation I had them start playing your music. Not only did it finally help me to relax, but I think you might have gotten a few new fans from it. Thank you for all that you do. It's so more than just music.

[@tonifinley4872]

I'm so glad you're doing better. Music is medicine, and VP is gooood medicine.

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

I second that! Hope you're doing better now.

[@skyhijinx]

@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 thank you, I actually feel freaking amazing now!

[@LyleSpringer]

That's awesome!

[@robertofiend1264]

Eli’s arrangement of this is just unbelievable. I love the concept of the mirrors since it’s not been used before. This is definitely Eli’a best arrangement. Also shout out to the Casteluccis for helping him out.

[@tonifinley4872]

I never wanted to hear any of you refer to yourselves as "creeps," so I never wanted you to do this song, but Eli, sir, you have completely changed my mind with this vulnerable, moving, expectations-inverting rendition of this song. Thank you so much, all of you, for reinterpreting this song as a masterpiece of self-reflection. Love this, and love you all. Never more happy to be a patron than now.

[@CapriUni]

Agreed. With earlier covers of this song, it's always felt ambiguous as to whether or not the narrator is actually saying these words out loud to the object of their attraction, or merely thinking the words to/about themselves. For someone to say these words out loud *would* be creepy and emotionally manipulative -- basically bullying someone into pretending affection, This arrangement, even without the staging with the mirrors (though the mirrors definitely help) makes it clear that the song is internal, and thus vulnerable and poignant. I think it comes through in the harmonies of overlapping text in the background vocals before the soloist's line -- very like the jumble of thoughts in our heads before we articulate them to ourselves.

[@joyfulyes]

​@@CapriUniyes, yes, YES. I was actually nervous about this cover before I watched it, because I have tended to interpret Creep as an emotionally manipulative, "incel" song and I thought, surely not, surely VoicePlay have more insight than that. Turns out, I need not have worried. They have the insight, and have turned this into an introspective song that genuinely moves me to feel empathy for the protagonist - with no manipulation. Well, and it also helps that I know and adore VoicePlay already, I admit. And I shouldn't have doubted them.

[@dunny5335]

This arrangement and performance is so CATHARTIC, especially for someone who struggles with depression and loneliness because of that depression. Thank you, VoicePlay, for this. I love you guys so much.

[@nrgsabs3922]

This arrangement takes the song into a whole another level...

[@悠々彼方S]

Within the first two minutes, I was impressed by how human emotions of sentimentality, innocence, depth, and passion were expressed in Layne's time-tickling beatboxing.

[@moonierosie]

The best version of Creep i've ever listened to.

[@stephaniemelato9491]

By far this one hits harder than any other cover, tears were streaming by the songs end. My 9 year old autistic son was fixated on the screen and perfectly calm by songs end. Amazing. Truly amazing.

[@deanmarion5477]

That song related to your son that others people look at your son but we see your son what he is. Look up this song also: Don’t look at Me originally by Mark Wills ( Home Free with Mark Wills) that version ( Home Free) your son will be fixated because it applies to him. 🥹.

[@idnthehouse]

I am also autistic, and ever since i found voiceplay and home free, ive spent countless hours listening to and memorizing every note to their songs, and very few thing give me such clarity and peace in my mind than these meticulous harmonies and wonderful arrangements.

[@kellykittenkins]

@@idnthehousesame here. My sons too. And they just fixated on this song too. My younger one referring to this song as the best version.

[@thebeardofgaming81]

That beautiful part where Geoff says he wants to have control while dropping into the lows! Amazing, this whole group is outstanding.

[@AnnetteKommelt]

Now it´s official : I´m completely nuts... but I´m back again... maybe I reached the hundred sofar... and I closed my eyes to only listen. I never realised the harmonies. They begin the sentence before the solo sets in and the bass and the drum are working so perfect together. Now I know, why have to come back all the time. It is a work of art, that tingles all the senses. Thank you VoicePlay for creating this Masterpiece!

[@steveroberts3512]

I'm completely blown away by Eli Jacobson's voice.

[@SephoraJohn]

Acapella on very, very high niveau. Awesome !!!

[@jpgood8329]

This should have a million views. I just found it and…just wow. All I can do is send it to everyone I know.

[@bctruck]

I’m an old man. There’s not much anymore that gets my heart pounding. This nearly stopped my heart! Absolutely phenomenal cover! The best I’ve heard! Bravissimo!!

[@Batsonoutdoordesigns]

Cesar just gets to me man. He knows exactly how to act in tone and his voice is just outstanding. He’s been knocking it out of the park since joining the group

[@do0ranfrump260]

That harmony is so tight for a second i thought it was actuallly a. synth playing in the background... jussst ammazzinggg.

[@ivoryadeline9563]

This is one of my all time favorite songs, this is by far the best version I've ever heard!!! And Acapella??!!! Go.. 👉👉 Now!! Lol 🤣

[@cindylesperance3077]

Such a classic

[@AnnetteKommelt]

Wow... I´m stunned speechless. Awesome!

[@EmmaYadkin]

3 months later and I still get teary eyed listening to this. Wonderful arrangement Eli, and wonderful performance by all.

[@huldradraco]

Eli, this arrangement was amazing, I truly hope we will see more arrangements from you in the future!!

[@CJ_536]

The harmonies in this arrangement are so incredible they give me chills.

[@grumpynanny7402]

This song really is lovely. They all sing with all the feels.

[@zeissfischlp7543]

This song is so real! And your cover makes it a so special experience

[@RavenStarrsEpicExplores]

😮 OH MY WOW 🔥 ❤ the best cover I've ever heard for creep! My brain is still trying to process how freaking beautiful this sounds..

[@blueststar4u]

The Perfect cover of Creep doesn't exis...... DANG! WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?!?!?!?

[@LS-vz6nk]

I have to admit I’m so used to seeing Geoff and Layne as the arranger I almost didn’t look. *** ELI - so glad to see your name as the arranger. This was awesome CONGRATULATIONS 🥰

[@juliacarvalho93]

This song just finished crushing my heart because that’s exactly what i felt from them, and what i feel about myself.. all of those things are so truly part of me, and it brokes my heart cause it gives me that depression that geoff’s showing, that hopeless feeling i got from cesar, the need to feel like somehow i am someone worthy that eli was representing and.. especially and MOST PAINFULLY .. the desperation and agony from Anthony’s voice and body language. I look in the mirror to “talk to myself” but i can reach my eyes because all of the pain and disappointment and feeling unnecessary hits me so hard. I cried so much, and still do when i listen to this, because i think that this is the first time I aloud myself to let all of this feelings go for a moment. I cried, i screamed, i panicked (my dogs did it too, poor babys), but then i felt free for a while. I felt understood for the very first time in almost 31 years. And about the 3 ou 4 time I listened to this i realized more and more about facing your fears, look to yourself, be true to yourself. Fight for the especial one you want to (and know you can) be. This song for me, in their version, is more about facing all those demons they represented in the video.. its like “look at me, i’m here. Face me, fight me, join me or simply hear me” than someone that feels not especial and out of place like the original version gives us. This masterpiece changed the whole game. Changed the perception, the meaning, and quite gives you a little hope in the end because they very efficiently shows us that we are not alone, we do belong somewhere, and we all can be especial.. we all are, in our own way.

[@Надежда-г1ж5т]

Спасибо вам за исповедь❤

[@S0ulfire84]

this was amazing. Funny enough, it makes me think of Inside Out, as each of them a part of the same person, cooperating with each other through emotional processing as the situation develops

[@professorcarlosedmundomart2654]

Señores, ustedes son simplemente ¡ FANTÁSTICOS !

[@MaryseB-51]

This version literally blows me away. Antony and Cesar make me shed a tear. Eli you did a great job with this creep version. BRAVO. You are all very special men. I adore you. ♥♥♥

[@lizwildcatmunro2460]

I always found this song waayyy too depressing and never really liked it but you bring soul and life to this song and THIS version I really love. Eli PLEASE do more arrangements ❤

[@dtrix102]

Eli I hope you see this. I have never been so moved by an arrangement and cover in my life. This is beautiful beyond words. It has an otherworldly atmosphere as if in a dream. Congratulations on this masterpiece from a serious Radiohead geek. And Cesar my guy. Thank you for the gift of your beautiful voice and your ability to show so much emotion in your singing. You had me at I Can't Make You Love Me and pulled me all the way in with Creep. You're a treasure dude. Way to make a grown man cry. I wanted to climb through the screen and give you a bro hug. This was breathtaking.

[@silv-eee]

It feels like you're connecting with your lines so much, it's almost hard to take. Knife in my heart. Love this, love you guys.

[@kimmyf1054]

First time ever clicking on ANY voice play video, but I was curious. Coming from a certified pentaholic I say this is a pretty fly cover 👍🏾✌🏾

[@vvoof2601]

You need to do a deep dive on their catalogue, I'm heavily biased but VP blow PTX out of the water.

[@Wildecat10]

Thank you for listening and giving it a fair chance. I’d say there’s a lot more of their catalogue that you’d like. I listen to other acapella groups as well and try not to compare. I just enjoy!

[@margaretmclennan5169]

Ive listened to other a cappella groups like voice play but sorry these guys are the best try out other songs they have done

[@TheFusebox]

@@vvoof2601 real times 10000000000000

[@kimmyf1054]

@@vvoof2601 I'm as biased about PTX as you are about VP. I have tattooed members on my body lmao. I'll always give credit where credit is due and appreciate good music. Blessings to you 🙏🏾

[@lunathelesbian72]

I feel like this was made to one up Pentatonix's cover of the song. While yes it is nearly impossible to do that, these guys did it so flawlessly. Eli hit this arrangement out of the park. Not to mention Anthony is a nice feature to have on a song like this. Geoff is Geoff who does Geoff things which we love. 10/10

[@rhov-anion]

Bravi, bravi, gentlemen. Eli, you made this song beautiful both musically and visually. Layne held the whole thing together like super glue. Anthony, your voice is such a perfect fit for this song, and it's always a huge bonus to have you join. Geoff's line "I want a perfect body" reminds me of his body image issues in "I Love Me." Is this still a problem? Gosh, I wanna give him a hug and let him know, he got his wish. Perfect body, perfect hair, perfect voice, and a perfect soul. And Cesar... oh my gosh, Cesar! You dropped the sass and cranked up the anguish, pouring your pain into those words. I hope y'all invested in Kleenex because you just made everyone sob beautiful tears. I don't think I've actually CRIED in a VoicePlay song since "True Colors," but here we are!

[@hwyla4416]

I, too, was reminded of “I Love Me” for Geoff. Despite what we may all think, some thoughts do not always leave us. For all you guys, it almost hurts to hear you sing this, especially with all the emotions you all put into the song. I know I at least can’t see you as ‘creeps’. The fact you can portray the emotions so well, speaks to just how well you can act. Ya’ll make this so believable.

[@brandic89]

Yes.

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

OUTSTANDING, GENTLEMEN! Love the close harmony. I hope Mr. Gargiula or J.None become permanent members of Voice Play. EPIC! 100 diamonds out of 100!

[@kivipaperisakset3999]

Geoff getting the "I want a perfect body" line...

[@christinebroudin3536]

Vous êtes beaux, vous savez pourquoi ? Vous êtes tellement passionnés, vous vivez pleinement ce que vous interprétez, vous l'insuflez dans nos tripes, que ça vous retourne direct.... Et là vous appuyez de nouveau sur le bouton pour en reprendre plein la vue et les oreilles. Oui vous êtes vraiment beaux !!! Grand respect...

[@pandas_crochet_corner]

Omg I cannot believe I am just now hearing this- such an incredible arrangement and such talented singers/beatboxer 😍

[@dravaydesign]

Geoff, I don't understand why you say you want a perfect body and soul when you have one. Cesar believe me, you are very special ❤

[@margaretmclennan5169]

Geoff has an old soul and as for being fit he def is

[@0hkie]

Because it's the lyrics to the song they're covering lmao.

[@dravaydesign]

@@0hkie I know 😉

[@honeyturner7755]

Our inner voice doesn't always reflect what the rest of the world sees. Showing someone who already has those traits expressing a desire to achieve them is so very real. We all have inner demons that are invisible to those watching us.

[@silv-eee]

He does, but he works hard for it. Also he said in an interview he doesn't consider himself "anyone super desirable". Knowing that, I get really mad when I see the odd troll insult him.

[@BTSeomma1977]

0:51 I’m not sure of his name, but I feel this young man’s emotions in my soul

[@AliMarie-h6w]

Anthony Gargiula is his name.

[@dylanreubenking4781]

The lead parts are always incredible, but MAN the backing vocals are outstanding in this arrangement. Shoutout to Eli for a phenomenal piece

[@zensu-q8q]

OK. I've listened to this 50 times by now and I still get gob smacked by the arrangement of this song! Eli has done such an impeccable job with this tremendously full-of-feeling song that it deserves accolades left and right. Just rewind and listen to the interplay of voice in the word "soul." It is SMH beautiful. Caesar's voice and acting in this is also unbelievable! And I can't say enough about Geoff's drops to amazingly low notes throughout the song. Frankly, I've never been struck so heavily by a song/arrangement combination and I've been singing a cappella music for 20+ years. Fa-nan-tastic job guys!

[@aiken7899]

My favorite Creep version! 🥹🫶 I keep coming back...

[@kattoneycliffe6715]

BJC does a great version too!

[@Mia200001]

Every time I watch this my chills get chills. I now have third generation goosebumps. Moving, brave and beautiful 💙

[@moriahwhite1188]

Holy soaring vocals, Batman! 🤯 This felt very intimate. Cesar’s gentle voice was the perfect starting point for this song. Anthony (as usual) blends so well with y’all. When are y’all going to make him a permanent member? Eli? You should feel an immeasurable sense of pride after crafting this masterpiece. 🫶🏻

[@marinayerokhomovich7776]

Вы - Боги!!! Слушать Вас, превеликое удовольствие! Не останавливайтесь !

[@stephaniecolpron6379]

I hadn’t seen this - no internet connection for a couple of weeks - and OMG! Caesar made me cry. That was beautiful. Haunting. In so many ways. And the pain in all their voices was just heart breaking. Masterful arrangement by Eli.

[@christinamoxon]

Absolutely can't get enough of Anthony's voice - so beautiful and full of emotion. More, more, more. Cesar, as usual, can make me tear up as quickly as he can make me crack up. Gorgeous, guys. Another hit.

[@lmm046]

I wish i could like this song a million times more. It gave me shivers and all the feels. Emotion was pouring from every single one of your voices.

[@deadtomatoe8949]

"Mirror provided by Cesar De La Rosa" is my absolute favourit thing to come from this :D

[@docrasey2232]

'Scuse me, but could you hand a brother another tissue, please? I need it for all these tears this song makes me cry. It's so beautifully haunting and soulful.

[@akeira405]

I've never heard a version of this song that brought tears until now. You guys NAILED this song

[@faraimhofu]

I am completely and utterly speechless. Anthony’s voice is the most angelic voice i have ever heard along with Eli hitting those high notes. The arrangement of everything really just blew my away. Keep doing what your doing, love it😊

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

BRAVO, GENTLEMEN. Excellent close harmony. I hope Mr. Gargiula or J.None becomes a permanent member of Voice Play! SPECTACULAR! 100 diamonds out of 100!

[@SimpleeTarot]

I absolutely love the symbolism in this video! The mirrors, the changing angles, the red and blue lights, the ending mimicking the beginning but with different colors, etc! I felt this one. This goes deep. We’ll done!! ✨

[@phantomsights4533]

As someone who struggled with finding where I fit in for nearly my whole life, this song hits me in the soul. You guys perfectly captured how I feel with this song. The feeling of being alone and feeling like you’re a freak because you just can’t find anywhere else to go. It’s painful, but you need to know that you’re not weird or a freak. You’re special. I’ve found my place in theater and I am now happy with friends and a new life. This song reminded me that for everyone struggling with the same problem, it’s not permanent. You will find your people and you will find your place. Eli, well done with this arrangement. I’ve always wanted to see you arrange a song and take lead, and now, I’m complete (I might have missed it if you ever had so I apologize) Anthony, I want you as a permanent member of VoicePlay. You’re voice is beautiful and exactly what VoicePlay has been attempting to find for awhile: an amazing tenor. Please please please always keep singing. Ceaser, you fabulous man, your voice is like butter and you always put so much emotion into these videos. It’s truly incredible. Geoff, my idol, I strive to get my voice to your level of subterranean bass and rock tenor combo. You’ve been an inspiration for me to sing and take lessons to hopefully be like you (but I’ll never have your beautiful hair) Layne, I feel like people under appreciate you in this group. Without you, there would be no incredible vocal percussion. Without you, so many of your songs wouldn’t be arranged like you arranged them. Without you, VoicePlay wouldn’t be complete. You have a great voice, amazing talent, and you make the heart of VoicePlay. You guys are truly my favorite singers ever, and I love you all. I cannot wait to see what it next.

[@iamsquatty]

Wow. Eli did such a phenomenal job on the arrangement for this. And Cesar, your voice is just perfect for this song, and Anthony killed it too. I love the voiceplay twist that was put on this, it always amazes me how they switch up songs we are all familiar with and make them so different 💜

[@joyfulyes]

Yes, somehow they put their own character into songs, while still serving the song as someone put it. For example... It was kind of a given that VoicePlay removed the profanity from "you're so fvcking special" - and this is ironic for me - because I have a seriously potty mouth and I say "fvck" a lot. But for me this change (and the mirrors and some other things) made the song so I could actually hear and receive the deep pain in it, rather than feeling smacked by the raw frustration and resentment Radiohead allows to overshadow it. Sometimes a cover is truer to the original than the original. I also feel that way about John Denver's cover of Kristofferson's "Casey's Last Ride."

[@nicoleross356]

Wow! I just found this channel and I'm blown away. I feel like your voices touch my soul. I nearly cried listening to this. What an absolutely beautiful cover.

[@shadowlynx1958]

Thank you to all five of you for a beautiful and complex cover of this song. I think all of you had to gaze into dark and wounded parts of your being to be able to sing this song with such believable emotion, and I honor you for your courage in doing so.

[@joyfulyes]

This. It's a brave effort, a brave song (the way they offer it) and brave visuals. Powerful. Turned this song on its head for me.

[@hwyla4416]

I know we’re mostly here for the audio, it I want to add about the visuals. VP is awesome with the visuals as well. Not just we’re the solos in the mirror a great metaphor for introspection, but the muted color and black background was great symbolically of that introspection and depression, but the black harkened back to Radiohead’s video. Especially in the way the colored lights then blasted when everything got more ‘rock’, mimicking Radiohead’s lights during the distorted guitar runs, even to the point of blazing white among the color, where we could barely see the guys. And the transition back to Cesar’s solo (from group to alone) was masterfully done camera work! And most importantly, the acting by everyone. I’m hard pressed to call it acting, as it came across as brutality honest and raw. But I really hope none of you actually feel all the hurt and pain you expressed. From Cesar’s introspection through Anthony’s painful admission, past Layne’s expressive face of despair and Geoff’s almost detached depression into Eli’s yell to be ‘seen’. All leading up to the ‘wailing’ and back to introspection by Cesar. Ya’ll, this was amazing - and not just your voices! Exceptional!!!!

[@juliacarvalho93]

The last thing you said about how each one of them were feeling… you just finished crushing my heart because that’s exactly what i felt from them, and what i feel about myself.. all of those things are so truly part of me, and it brokes my heart cause it gives me that depression that geoff’s showing, that hopeless feeling i got from cesar, the need to feel like somehow i am someone worthy that eli was representing and.. especially and MOST PAINFULLY .. the desperation and agony from Anthony’s voice and body language. I look in the mirror to “talk to myself” but i can reach my eyes because all of the pain and disappointment and feeling unnecessary hits me so hard. I cried so much, and still do when i listen to this, because i think that this is the first time I aloud myself to let all of this feelings go for a moment. I cried, i screamed, i panicked (my dogs did it too, poor babys), but then i felt free for a while. I felt understood for the very first time in almost 31 years. And about the 3 ou 4 time I listened to this i realized more and more about facing your fears, look to yourself, be true to yourself. Fight for the especial one you want to (and know you can) be. This song for me, in their version, is more about facing all those demons they represented in the video.. its like “look at me, i’m here. Face me, fight me, join me or simply hear me” than someone that feels not especial and out of place like the original version gives us. This masterpiece changed the whole game. Changed the perception, the meaning, and quite gives you a little hope in the end because they very efficiently shows us that we are not alone, we do belong somewhere, and we all can be especial.. we all are, in our own way.

[@hwyla4416]

@@juliacarvalho93 Yes - VoicePlay has given us a way to process through the hurt and come out better - even if only because we are then exhausted from all the emotion.

[@kathrynmenzel2615]

This is the usual perfect performance by Voiceplay but the emotion in this is “so very special”. I thought your cover of I Can’t Make You Love Me hit me hard, but I’m still crying over this minutes later. Just beautiful.

[@HonedHobbyist]

Damn, this hit hard. Now I don't usually tear up to a cover but this had me in tears. Best cover by far!

[@Cognizent1]

Holy Crap..... I was thinking this would be a notoriously hard song in acapellla because not a lot happens in it, and its depressing, monotonous, etc., even though the chords are great. But this arrangement ROCKS!

[@Juan-o9y7l]

Tomaron una cancion ,que ya de por si,es un pedazo de obra de arte,por el contenido de la letra,y la melodia..hermosa....mas, no tengo palabras,para describir lo que,me hicieron sentir,😢😢😢,Uds...son la prueba que el ser humano...es un ser creador...Congratulations!!!.magnifica,maravillosa,coloratura de voces,armonia...gracias....miles de.gracias..,lean esto o no....les mando un fuerte abrazo!!!!!

[@darthleia2536]

Love this song even more with this cover by voiceplay.

[@melindam2776]

Chills. I get get chills every time I see this.

[@shadowhunterfizz]

As I previously stated on the Patreon early access version - Cesar was a perfect choice to start and finish this song, with such emotion both vocally and physically performed. Again all of Voiceplay were incredible in this. as always and so was Anthony. Great job Eli, this was wonderfully arranged, can't wait to see more from you!! I was so massively moved by this performance, another beautiful song. Thanks and well done all of you! 💜

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

OUTSTANDING! Love the close harmony. BRAVO. Anthony Gargiula is a great addition! Two Thumbs Up! Breaks my heart.

[@GallaYa]

I don’t know how popular you are in the USA, but in Russia very little is known about you. I'm sorry. Thanks to chance that I ended up on your shorts. I subscribed immediately) It seemed to me that I had listened to and watched all the videos on your profile. But no! I missed this one... How?!!!😮 Some Radiohead songs have been on my listener list for a long time. These are truly hits. But your performance is a megahit! This song will teach you something new. To tears, to goosebumps! Guys, you are world-class stars. It's a great pleasure to listen to you! I wish I could listen to you live... A dream) Я не знаю насколько вы популярны в США, но в России о вас знают очень мало. Мне жаль. Спасибо случаю, что я попала на ваш shorts. Сразу подписалась) Мне казалось, что я прослушала и просмотрела все видео в вашем профиле. Но нет! Эту я пропустила... Как?!!!😮 Некоторые песни группы Radiohead давно в моем поейлисте. Это действительно хиты. Но в вашем исполнении это мегахит! Эта песня заучит по новому. До слез, до мурашек! Ребята, вы звезды мирового масштаба. Это огромное удовольствие слушать вас! Послушать бы вас в живую... Мечта)

[@glowcole3871]

The beat that guy is illuminating from his mouth is sick... for me that's the best part!!! Amazing how he sounds like an instrument!! Well done....😊😊😊

[@joyfulyes]

That's our Layne Stein and he's amazing. Has a beautiful singing voice too. These guys are all amazing though, their range of styles, sounds, notes are all something else. Hope you enjoy a bunch more of their music!

[@BonnieKaupp]

Eli, wonderful, wonderful arrangement! I can't stop watching it! You all again, have melted my heart.❤ And of course, a 🎉 to Cesar's mirror. 😊

[@CapriUni]

VoicePlay has the best credits I've seen on KZbin. They always give credit where credit is due. After their stellar talent and skill, that's a main reason I respect them as artists.

[@Clarkk3]

OMGEEEEE, I HAD 😢 IN MY EYES AND CHILLS YOU EACH HAVE UNIQUE AND VERY DISTINCTIVE VOICES AND THE MOST UNREALIST VOICE RANGE I EVER HEARD, YOUR PITCHES IS ON POINT AND I AM NOT A MUSIC CRITIC JUST A PERSON THAT LOVE ALL TYPES OF STYLES AND HOW IT'S ARRANGED!!! I ONLY KNEW OF YHE MOVIE PITCH PERFECT AND I RECENTLY STUMBLED UPON YOU ON KZbin, SHEAR AWESOMENESS 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 😎 I AM A 43V3R FAN FROM HAWAII❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@ivoryadeline9563]

I was driving a truck w system in it, blasted this through the city. ❤

[@RPHayes]

I live what you do you are very amazing thank you for doing this song it was my husband's favorite I never really knew why I lost him 10 years ago to a widow maker heart attack and one day after he passed I heard this song and really listened to it I finally realized why he live it I cry everytime I hear it I did not know I nent that much to him he was an amazing man so thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🤗

[@angiewoollard704]

Holy catfish, Eli - this arrangement is amazing. *stands on chair and applauds* That last transition in the video, going from the whole group to Cesar back into the mirror blew my mind. 🤯 GOSH I love listening closely to all the positively delicious chords you chose to propel this song along. A couple of noteworthy things to me are that you seem to love an add2 chord just as much as I do, Eli - they are gorgeous and ethereal and peppered throughout this arrangement (0:53, 2:33, 3:16) and bring a l'il tear to my eye with each one. Also, the main chord progression of the original is G-B-C-Cm but a couple of times, you’ve chosen to go to Eb major instead of that Cm (0:45, 1:09, 3:11) - both chords contain that Eb but modulating up to an actual Eb major chord instead is just an extra layer of yumminess, and my ears are enjoying this feast very much. (I don't know if the original does this Eb substitution for Cm *(ETA the original does not)*, or if this was just your decision, Eli, but either way, it really made me sit up and say, "ooh!" with a delighted look on my face.) There are also a couple of unexpected B minor chords where one is expecting B major, 1:19 as the background vocals hit a D natural, and at 3:30 is a rich, dense Bm7 chord but I've rambled on enough about chords here... Okay, I'm sorry, one more thing - there's a sneaky Aeolian cadence in here (slowly progressing and ending at 3:09 with an F 2nd inv chord) and I just couldn't NOT comment on that because DAMN that just made my heart soar.

[@tonifinley4872]

I love your nerdy music breakdowns, Angie!

[@angiewoollard704]

@@tonifinley4872 ❤

[@janetdw]

Absolutely zero musical training here. But I’ve learned a lot from reactors and also from comments. I wanted to thank you for putting timestamps on your explanations so that I can go back and hear what you’re saying. Because reading it means nothing to me because I don’t have the background. But if I hear it I might be able to recognize it next time. (Especially for the Aeolian cadence because I know Peter Barber is going to make a comment about it too and I want to be able to anticipate that! 😊). Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. 🤗

[@angiewoollard704]

@@janetdw How kind of you - thank you!

[@deanmarion5477]

@@angiewoollard704: now that is pure music theory,right there. You should be in Voiceplay for arrangements.

[@blueiris1542]

Eli, your arrangement was remarkable! I hope you decide to make more arrangements in the future! Also thank you to the Castellucci's for this arrangement too. Cesar's and Anthony's acting chops were really shown in this one. I almost cried. 1:16 to 1:19 I love how Geoff says he wants to have control, while having the perfect control of his vocals. Layne's beatboxing keeps the song rolling completely smoothly. Very good on Layne's part! The production and the depths of emotions is INSANELY GOOD! I'm OBSESSED 😍 2:13 to 3:42 really shows this too 💙💙💜💜

[@wendystewart1867]

Omg. Amazing

[@taosamundo]

Everything's amazing but one thing that I really love is that final shot with their silhouettes against the blue Absolute chills wow

[@joyfulyes]

Yes and that extra reverb on the tail end. Wow.

[@jesseostone386]

I like that each of the guys are so expressive with their hands when they sing!

[@DeeeDogxx]

And their facial expressions ❤😢❤

[@dawnz909]

This covee gave me goosebumps and left me full of emotion. The looking at the mirror segments put this song into a different perspective, and I love it!! Great job guys!

[@ElibeniEB7]

THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ANTHONY BACK!

[@anjam.8383]

Great performance. 🔥 ❤ 🥰 love it so much. camera, editing, lights, arrangement... amazing

[@Bushel_and_a_Beck]

Anthony never fails to give me chills

[@markholtkamp1895]

Absolutely amazing guys. So fantastic! And the lead nails it with precision, feeling, and grace. (Mind blown) Btw... I almost never comment, but this was well, well worth your time as well as mine. Go Far. Be Happy.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

This is a seamless execution of concept, production, performance, talent and pure emotion. Brilliant.

[@sarahborzelli_Castellineicieli]

VoicePlay: best at being funny but also... best at conveying the most sincere emotions ❤

[@ravenwulf2882]

Omg i have always been a HUGE fan of this song n this version is AMAZING it is in my opinion better than the original ❤