Deadly Lows Analysis of Geoff's "Ghost Riders In The Sky"!

[@GeoffCastellucci]

I always learn so much watching you. Thanks, Elizabeth!

[@Kiradeit]

The bass God himself in the flesh!!!

[@bruno5336]

The man. The myth. The legend😎🔥

[@bagginssupercat]

Please keep giving Elizabeth material to get her teeth into Geoff!!!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I learn so much listening to you!!!

[@MihudzeSan]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Please - look Nightwish - Sleeping Sun. Tarja Turunen's voice rises above the clouds. The range is just amazing! Sorry for my English. I use a translator

[@nightmusic8]

Seems Elizabeth got her hands on the clean vocal tracks again?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Yup, Geoff sent them over before I filmed this.

[@juli-bass-singer]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I'M I'M I'M I'M SPEECHLESS!!! 😱🤯

[@thecapturban]

Back door to Mr Castellucci himself😎 Bassment dwellers, we are pretty nice guys.. we just sound evil🤣

[@jplayzow]

@@TheCharismaticVoice if he posted the vocals to his channel we would have so much to learn

[@joeb4142]

@@jplayzow An old cowboy went ridin' out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw Plowin' through the ragged skies, and up a cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny, and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard, and he heard their mournful cry Yippie-yi-oh, yippie-yi-aie! Ghost riders in the sky Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat He's ridin' hard to catch that herd, but he ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky On horses snortin' fire, as they ride on, hear their cry As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name "If you wanna save your soul from Hell, a-ridin' on our range Then cowboy, change your ways today, or with us you will ride Tryin' to catch the Devil's herd, across these endless skies" Yippie-yi-oh, yippie-yi-aie! Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

I love the use of the spectogram in this analysis, it really makes me able to appreciate Geoff's voice even more 🤓❤️ and I have so much appreciation for Elizabeth for not only focusing on the low notes, but also giving some love to the high ones 🤩😍

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Sara! I truly love what Geoff is doing, and reminds me of my chat with Tim Foust regarding being a bass. Learn the highs before you learn the lows!

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Yes, there is definitely some truth to that. Unfortunately when it comes to guys like Tim and Geoff people tends to talk so much about the low notes that it almost seems like they forget about the high notes, and I really think that is a shame, because to me a lot of the magic happens in the contrast that is created by having both.

[@horseshoe_nc]

@@sarawlindgreen3115 yes it is the contrast from high to low that really gets my attention. At one point Geoff did a slide that seemed like two octaves, maybe more. That is just nuts.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

@@horseshoe_nc yes, the octave jumps that he sometimes does are crazy. There is also one in Voiceplay's cover of Hoist the colors.

[@alexglanowski695]

His choice to slide lower makes so much sense with this song, it makes it feel that much more mournful

[@johndeeregreen4592]

It definitely changed how I view and will be singing the song from now on. I covered this song as a guitarist and singer in several bands over the past 30 years, and even as a bass, I would go up like everyone else does when singing it. His choice to go down when hitting the chord root notes gave it a feeling of a lot more tension and definitely fits the song. He did shift the key up one half-step (from A#m to Bm), which does help. With Geoff's lowest chest note being an F#1 and also using that note as a subharmonic a lot, moving the key to Bm was a perfect choice.... F#1 is the inverted 5th of the Bm chord. He knew what he was doing here and did it perfectly.

[@dougbever8733]

This is a fantastic analysis. And the fact that Geoff gave you the voice tracks to analyze shows that his character is just as strong as his voice and his overall talent. Geoff is built a little different; he is a brilliant musician !

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

There is so much truth in this!!!

[@GidDree]

@@TheCharismaticVoice How can or did you react to Black Stone Cherrys cover of Give Me One Reason by Tracey Chapman??? Please Please there are 2 versions One is a little harder

[@marshayoung9387]

@@TheCharismaticVoice when are you going to react to Voice Plays cover of Hide & Seek ( Ding Dong ) ? Tell us what part you sang in this. Please please do this. We have been waiting for you to do a reaction for this.

[@franzliszt4545]

@@TheCharismaticVoice yessss we've been waiting for a while now pls do it pls

[@GidDree]

@@TheCharismaticVoice PLEASE🙏

[@joeb4142]

I’m imagining Geoff performing this song in concert with holograms visually representing the ghosts and a backing soundtrack for their voices. How cool would that be! I must confess I missed most if not all of the video subtleties Elizabeth pointed out. Her incredible knowledge, talent and experience really make watching her videos enjoyable. Not to mention her obvious joy and delight in what she does. Yippie-yi-oh, yippie-ai-aie!

[@josephgillmer10]

That is a righteous idea

[@rcstl8815]

They are not "the Geoffs!" His credits for them: Backup vocals by Goff, Jeoph, Jeff, and Daryl Notice that three of them are right-handed.

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

Only YOU could take 26 minutes to analyze a 3:44 song. THANK YOU!! As one who doesn't understand all of the intricacies of vocal analysis (you're teaching me though, Elizabeth), your elevation to spectrographic displays is something I do understand and appreciate. I think this is the first time we've seen a Geoff quintet. What's he gonna do next?!! Oh ... I also think Sweetwater is awesome.

[@richardfranz3180]

Ah Liz, your pure joy is so contagious. I had a grin on my face the whole time. Not only that, but at 16:54 we got crossed eyes to go along with slithering tongue; my new favorite. Geoff meanwhile, keeps on outdoing himself. I count myself lucky to have found this world of music reactions.

[@Gretchen_G]

Looking forward to your reaction and analysis! Geoff is the best, and his version of GRITS is fantastic. And you'll get to meet Daryl! 😁

[@LednacekZ]

team Daryl

[@Starrynightdiner]

I get a tinge of pleasure every time Geoff says, “come on” in his songs. Is it just me?

[@christineschutten248]

Nope!

[@lkayh]

Agree. I’ve always loved low male voices (my dad had a pretty deep voice-nothing like this but deep). I hadn’t really realized how much I like them until I started listening to Geoff and Avi and The Bass Gang, etc.

[@russward2612]

I am a dyed in the wool metalhead. I'm also a trained baritone although my training is decades in the past. I never really enjoyed country/western music but this song had an edge to it that came pretty close to metal. 40 years of smoking and 25 years of hard drinking took a toll on my voice. I stopped smoking a few months ago and my drinking days ended in 2006 (knock on wood that they don't make a comeback because I still want a shot and a drag, just not today). Geoff's voice is otherworldly. On my best day, back in the day, I could almost make it down as low as Geoff but my sustain wasn't there. His vibrato is subtle but pronounced. This man has a set of pipes like nobody's business. Sustain like a pipe organ. Range from second-tenor to basso-profundo, pretty much where my vocal range was. He's a real talent to be sure. It was fun watching you listen to what he had to offer. ✌️🖖

[@ronin2827]

This really drives home what a monster Geoff is. I mean, I knew before but... wow.

[@joeb4142]

Perfectly appropriate for Halloween lol

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Hahaha, yes he is. Totally a monster in that vocal tone. ;-)

[@mennovanlavieren3885]

Great addition with the spectrogram! Btw, I had put your 'Pour unfortunate souls' through a spectrogram and there is at around 2/3rd a perfect rundown in the background of more than an octave. Consistent in tempo pitch and volume. Also Geoffs favorite note the A1 (in my opinion) is 55Hz and he regularly hits G1's at 52Hz and lower. Those notes are not visible on your spectrogram. I think you need to play around with the settings to make everything visible to al least 40 or 30Hz.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I love your detailed analyses and explanations. Appreciation for bass notes is thundering back with a vengeance.

[@mikespangler98]

That got me thinking, there haven't been that many deep bass singers in pop/country. Off hand I can only come up with Tennessee Ernie Ford, the bass for the Oak Ridge Boys, and whoever was with the early Olivia Newton-John. (Summertime Blues being one example.)

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Would Bowser from Sha Na Na count?

[@shirleykarr560]

@@mikespangler98 I'm not a fan of country but I do like Josh Turner and Trace Adkins. Go figure; both have low voices.

[@kargyraa1]

it's a big thing he sent you vocal stems ; be proud of that , the result of your great and professional work !

[@ericturner7824]

Great, great reaction! By the way Congratulations on your collaboration with VoicePlay in"Hide and Seek' (Ding Dong)........some reactors were surprised to know it was you, but it was about time .....heheheh........>^^

[@thomasfarr7934]

You are my favorite analyzer! There are several that I listen to, you are the best. I also have a long list of reactors that I listen to. I also listen to Peter Barber, Jennifer Glatzhofer and QoFy. By the way, Jennifer told me that you are the queen of reactors. QoFy, in my opinion, is the bridge between reactors and analyzers. And yes, you definitely react, but reactors have less musical expertise, but know what they like... You are the best, and congratulations on the birth of your baby!😇

[@CharronMcLeod]

Hearing the isolated vocal track gives so much insight into just how controlled those low slide-offs are. No wavering at all until he's exactly where he wants the voice to be. His voice is amazing across all its range which is no mean feat. Appreciate your review pointing out some of the fantastic harmonic moments ... Geoff always pops those in and I love them!!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you so much. I plan to do so many more of these when I can get my hands on the isolated vocal stem files!

[@bradleyrogers8073]

Love to hear old songs being remade so that todays generation can appreciate them.

[@jessicayork2352]

As someone in their mid-30's, I have songs on my mp3 player by their original singers that are older than my parents. And it would take a very special singer to be able to redo those songs & do them any sort of justice.

[@FallenRingbearer]

I love his 16 tons!

[@marshayoung9387]

@@jessicayork2352 Geoff & Voice Play always does justice to any song they sings. That's one thing I love about them.

[@bobbiemurray3354]

I love this song. It reminds me of listening to it over and over again at my Grandpa's as a kid. An oldie but a goodie.

[@cathwalsh9921]

@@jessicayork2352who was the original singer of this? I remember this from being a child. My Dad would be driving somewhere and I’d be looking out of the back window looking for the ghost riders. I found it very creepy at the time 😄 he wasn’t even playing it on the radio, the song was in my head. No idea where I first heard it.

[@nwredneckturner1508]

All credit to Geoff's talent (which is incredible) aside, I think it is a credit to your ability as a musician and analyst/reactor that he would send you the clean tracks & waveforms to add to your analysis. Your genuine passion AND expertise make your videos a joy to watch. Happy Halloween Elizabeth!

[@mikebunner3498]

Geoffs voice is amazing. He is the best bass I have heard in many decades. He can go so low, he is below ground. Unreal skills!!!!!!!!!! Thank you lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very, very special.

[@Genthar]

The funny thing is that the parts of this version of the song that give me the biggest chills is when Geoff goes up during the "yippie-i-o" parts. Just so clean and powerful.

[@shirleykarr560]

Agreed. We don't often get to hear him belt like that. As many times as I've heard it, that second yippee-i-ay still gives me chills.

[@klausmogensen8691]

It's pretty crazy that he just lets you - and thereby the world - have the clean vocals tracks for thorough analysis He is not trying to hide anything. "This I can do - This I can't do (yet)" Very honest guy :) I guess you can afford to be when you can do almost anything with your voice

[@scc6454]

What a chilling version of this song. Gave me goosebumps.

[@DavideBaroni]

I was looking forward to your analysis of this one. 🙂 The spectrograph is an interesting tool, makes some details "visible", very nice. 🙂 I notice that many focus on the detail of the ghosts' eyes, but almost no-one seems to notice what IMHO is the most "ghostly" feature of them: they're translucent, you can see the landscape and the sky through them. WAAAY more noticeable, for me, yet very few seem to notice it. 🙂 BTW, since he covered "Way down", Geoff gave names to all the other Geoffs. Here you have, left to right: Jeff, Daryl, Geoff, Goff, and Jeoph. 😁 As usual, I'll have to watch your analysis over and over again, to take in all the interesting things you point out. Thank you for all this. 🙂 See you next time! 🙂 PS: will you analyse BOTH version of "Hide and seek - Ding dong", the one you're involved in and the one by the Bass Gang? It would be really interesting. No comparisons, nor judgements... Just the analysis of the two versions, to understand the differences, the approaches, and so on. 🙂

[@masaniazura2131]

You're the only person/reactor I love to watch/hear dissecting a song. Love the addition of this device. You'recgreat at hearing several things on different levels simultaneously and how they contribute/impacts the song.

[@Andy_from_de]

"While I am always up, or rather down with more Geoff, I want to point out that there are more amazing basses worth your time out there. Look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTPiJR_iq2UnLc to see 5 acapella basses from the Bass Gang, featuring Colm McGuinness covering Yellow Flicker Beat from Lorde (which was an end credits song in one of the Hunger Games films)"

[@oglschmitt]

The Bass Gang is awesome! Personally, I would love to see Mad World or Centuries, put under the Zharoffscope!

[@Andy_from_de]

@@oglschmitt yeah but Yellow Flicker Beat has a bunus Colm McGuinness

[@alexglanowski695]

I was wondering if you were gonna do this one!

[@thomasfarr7934]

I would also love to hear your analysis of Voice Play's Hide and Seek (Ding Dong). I understand that you were there...😏🤯

[@perrinklumpp4664]

It isn't a musical thing, but I love the fact that one of the ghosts is shown as left-handed. He didn't have to do that, but had the attention to detail that it happened. Thanks for a fascinating and informative reaction.

[@patrickmccurry1563]

Thanks for saying that. I'm ultra-left handed yet didn't notice that.

[@jamescurfman3284]

I did notice that. I am glad he was so inclusive, that's really cool of him! I am naturally Right-handed. Mom is absolutely hopelessly Right-handed and I saw the aftermath and how she struggled at two different times in her life when she broke her elbow once and then her wrist, both times on her good arm. She really felt useless while she healed up because she has always been weak as a kitten and twice as clumsy with her Left hand and arm. I did not want to be like that. I made a concerted effort throughout a lot of my childhood to use my Left hand for many things. Eating, drinking, opening doors, especially the more simple stuff, I can do Lefty. I can shoot pool Lefty (I am really no good at pool either way so that hardly matters), I can shoot basketball Lefty and fire a paintball gun with reasonable accuracy with the Left hand. I just happen to be Left-Eye-Dominant, which I think has also really helped me in some ways, even if it makes me weird.

[@judithboulden3456]

Great catch!

[@judithboulden3456]

I'm ambidextrous (probably switched in K-really old), but it came in handy homeschooling my twins as one is right, and the other is left (mirror twins).

[@Drake844221]

I think that Daryll in particular did a great job in the backup vocals.

[@PatR2243]

This is how this song was meant to sound.

[@Youtubite15]

Ooh, those deep notes are giving me Leonard Cohen vibes! Have you ever reviewed him? Check out "You want it darker" -Leonard Cohen

[@TheYoutubite]

Leonard Cohen was amazing. RIP.

[@Youtubite15]

@@TheYoutubite Yes he was. Love his work.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

You want it Darker is an absolute masterpiece

[@Youtubite15]

@@MrRoundthetwist Right?? That whole album is amazing, its almost like he knew he was gonna go.... Love that guy.

[@bloodwulfx690]

This song was originally written and performed by Stan Jones in 1948. Its first cover was by Burl Ives in 1949. Stan and Burl are both on the opposite end of the spectrum from Geoff. It would be awesome to hear you comment on the Burl Ives version with comparisons to Geoffs version, 73 years apart. As always, I love hearing your insights to the music and techniques and your reactions are so much fun to watch. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@ELeon-gq7vk]

My favorite version is still the more up tempo Vaughn Monroe 1949 which was the first version to chart. I've seen several titles on it as well. A fascinating song, and this version and the reviews have been great for this time of year!

[@reid1310]

I prefer The Sons of the Pioneers version myself.

[@metalmark1214]

Hope to hear at least one metal Halloween song for the season.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

If System Of A Down's "Spiders" counts as Halloween music, then YES! That's this Friday.

[@luisnunes3863]

I'm missing Helloween this year!

[@900schutter]

@@TheCharismaticVoice vampira by devin townsend is a great halloween song for some added goofyness.

[@Martin-jk2ng]

You don't get more Halloween than King Diamond's "Halloween"

[@Freakiehippy30]

Jonathan Young just released a veeeeery metal This Is Halloween so that could be fun 😈

[@darylmarincovich7898]

Did you notice that when they sang "fire" while the sparks were going on all the "cowboys" went for their guns.

[@sydneyspencer5554]

If you want one where the Geoff clones really interact with each other, you should check out his cover of "Way Down"! It's so good!

[@billparrish4385]

Another great analysis, Elizabeth! This is one of my very favorite spooky Country songs, and I recall as a young lad listening to the Marty Robbins' cover on the radio, and getting creeped out at the unique take on Hell presented in the lyrics. And rather than kidnap Geoff, the lyrics say why he (as the living cowboy that day) was allowed this 'Jacob Marley-esque' glimpse of 'cowboy hell' -- "Cowboy, change your ways today, or with us you will ride, tryin' to catch the devil's herd across these endless skies." Full. Body. Chills! 🤠

[@Lego51]

Elizabeth! I have been waiting chomping at the bit for you to react to this song as soon as he put it out. Thank you so much for your in depth analysis and the new visual aids! Your reactions never disappoint!🥰!

[@savasyn]

His version of this song is sooo epic! Thanks for the deep dive with the bonus solo track analysis!

[@christopherreynolds8873]

I really enjoy your reactions. This is one of my favourite songs and Geoff did wonderful with it. I also truly appreciate your analysis as it helps me to focus on areas of the song that I have trouble distinguishing (only hear with one ear) so it makes it more enjoyable for me.

[@swiggzforlife]

Me: is an existing bass singer Geoff: Hold my tea

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Monday Nessun Dorma Tuesday Ghost Riders Elizabeths A capella Week? Yesss...👍👍👍

[@nightmusic8]

Last time there was a connection on monday and tuesday. The friday song was a non-related-but-awesome banger. This weeks theme: Elizabeths happy vocal nerdy place. (Oh wait thats been everyday for at least 30 years now… ) 😂

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@nightmusic8 😁 A little happy vocal nerd place? Sounds like the mighty Bob Ross 😁

[@nightmusic8]

@@joergojschaefer3521 Elizabeth is the Bob Ross of vocal painting. Little happy diphthongs, and some nice stacatti…

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@nightmusic8 and happy dancing eyebrows 😁

[@normanpearce7392]

@@nightmusic8 You must have listened to the same interview of Elizabeth that I did where one of the interviewers called her the Bob Ross of reactors!

[@shanebell9017]

His lows are so powerful and yet the diction is still incredibly clear.

[@shawnadams1460]

I will die on this hill....I want a triple collaboration between Geoff, Tim and Avi! Can you imagine what that would be like....they all have amazing range and if they go low together kiss your speakers goodbye! Great reaction Elizabeth!! Keep them coming!

[@ryanellsworth7246]

Hands down the best arrangement he's ever done in a solo. I was watching it for the first time as well. Very impressive how he mixes it up! I like how he inverts the scale on this song from the original going down at the end of each section rather than up. As always you are adorable! TY for sharing it with us!

[@pjakobs]

I don't know any other youtube presenter that creates such a strong emotional field... it's impossible not to smile with you, not to enjoy with you. Not to sound cheesy, but watching you react to music is the best way to enjoy music 🙂herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland

[@judithboulden3456]

I agree. I have little patience with others, but she cracks me up, and I keep learning new things.

[@codytutor567]

YES! I'm excited for this one!

[@Magnumaniac]

Absolutely incredible! Geoff needs to be fronting a prog metal band - I wonder if Arjen can fit him in to the next Ayreon album :)

[@AndrewinAus]

Great analysis Elizabeth, I am a huge fan of Geoff's myself like yourself I think, and hearing you discuss and the technical aspects of his voice in this track with the aid of visualizations of the wave forms and such just tickled my inner science geek side. This made it the complete experience enjoying the artistic aspect as well as the nerdy science angle as well.

[@krislloyd7997]

This is an epic song no matter who's done it. I'd love to see a dive into Johnny Cash who sang it originally, or even the scene from The Blues Brothers where it's sang by Dan Aykroyd I believe.

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

To be honest, it was originally written and performed by Stan Jones in 1948, Then covered by Burl Ives in 1949, That was quickly followed by Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby, and Peggy Lee giving their unique takes in 1949 as well. Skip forward to 1961 when "The Ramrods" did a purely instrumental rock version with shouts and whistles being overlaid, as well as Lawrence Welk and crew doing a cover as well. The Johnny Cash version did not come out until almost two decades later in 1979. Another instrumental version was recorded by the UK band "The Shadows" in 1980, and the rock guitar band "The Outlaws" did one of the most rousing variants to date in that same year. Dan Akroyd did a cover for the film "Blues Brothers 2000". There are many other performers who have done one off variants during concerts and other appearances as well. This version by Geoff Castelucci is a worthy addition to the legacy of Stan Jones.

[@edithdavis2848]

Edward Paulsen you missed Marty Robbins in 1984 September

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

@@edithdavis2848 Ah yes! I kind of dropped off with the Outlaws (one of my favorites) I know there have been a couple others and I thank you for the heads up on another fine rendition!

[@tCCZebra70]

I love listening to Geoff! So powerful and yet so smooth and subtle. I also love watching Elizabeth reacts to his vocals. Like the truest form of appreciation and love personified! His voice is a pure in the low registers as hers is in the high. Duet! Duet! Duet! 😀

[@the72inc73]

I'm new here, but my God, your energy! Has anyone done a reaction video to your reaction to a video? All Inception and that... Subscribed!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

A reaction video to an Elizabeth reaction video? This is a job for... (insert epic bombast sound of your choice here) Supernerdredheadgirl Julia Nilon 😁

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Hahaha! No, but I have had a reaction video done to one of my opera performances by a few reaction channels now, including me. Cue the meta!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

And thank you for subscribing. Welcome to the community!!!

[@luisnunes3863]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Actually, a smaller reactor did a reaction to a reaction mash-up that included you!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@luisnunes3863 Hey Luis 🤘 Yes, I've seen compilations like this before... But I don't think there's an individual reaction to an Elizabeth reaction yet...Maximum Meta Deep Dive : Elizabeth's analysis video for her "tortures of all kinds" aria, analyzed by one different reaction channel! 👀🧠🤯

[@kd5mtl]

Ok first time hearing this song and this version is just awesome. On a side note, this song is actually based on a true story that happened about half an hour from where I grew up in Crosby, Texas around 1890. It was an actual Stampede and cattle were driven off a cliff, and it's said that the ghost herd can still be seen& heard

[@pairaka984]

Just wanted to mention that the story is much like the old folktales of the Wild Hunt, only based in the American Old West. Which is why it’s such a great, spooky song. The imagery is so vivid: Devil cattle stampeding across a sky that just stretches on forever; burning brands and sparks flying from their hooves, all the while being chased by those men who are damned for their deeds (or misdeeds) in life. Add on top of that Geoff’s amazing vocals and masterful storytelling, this has become one of my favorite songs.

[@KaaSerpent]

Elizabeth...you simply MUST react to Tim Foust's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay." As with Geoff, he sings all parts, and it's amazing. And I think you might be REALLY surprised. :)

[@nunpho]

It's cool to see the graphs, I love stuff like that. I think this is my first time hearing of this guy. What's with deep voiced guys and lovely long hair?! I'm wondering if you'd ever cover till Lindemann/Rammstein again. I don't think you've ever done a video of him singing live before. They have some professional recordings of their infamous live shows like the one in Paris. I think Rammlied, Du hast, Sonne or Engel would be good to react to. 💗

[@reflexxuns767]

This song was penned in 1948 by a man named Stan Jones. He wrote it after listening to an elderly Native American in Arizona relate a story about how ones' spirit enters the sky after death. I suppose it eventually applied to cowboys too? Thank you for a beautiful reaction. You are awesome.

[@maeco7]

Looking forward to this!!

[@Mechjoc]

"Maybe they're white walkers." My brain, "White walker, Texas ranger."

[@robotsword]

If you want a singer with a wonderful voice then look no further than Johannes Eckerström from AVATAR and do the song a statue of the king

[@stephenkinney1194]

It's not really that hard to slide downward, especially from those low notes. I am also a bass (can't carry a tune to save my life, though lol), and when I sing along with Geoff on those, basically all I have to do is relax everything (fairly easy to do when everything is already relatively relaxed on a low note) whilst keeping the air flow going briefly, almost as if I'm just exhaling the last of my breath. My two cents from the peanut gallery.

[@OGuselessrogue]

I'm glad Geoff got to do a Rob Zombie cosplay in a video

[@lori-ellencoley6100]

Geoff's amazing voice soothes my soul.

[@sleepydragonzarinthal3533]

I love his videos on how he sings so deep, he doesn't pretend to know all the science, biology, of it, but there is a lot of useful info for people trying to expand their range, and more.

[@dalepettiner5036]

I discovered this song in a stack of piano music at Grandma's (I have played since age 6) and never actually heard a vocal version until I was nearly 20. It has remained one of my all time favorites and I like what Geoff has done with it. I note that Geoff likes to do his "solo" work WITH instruments while Tim Foust likes to stay acapella. I can only imagine what these two could do together other than lay waste to speakers. Again, I really like your analysis (spot on, of course).

[@marshayoung9387]

Tim Foust does use musical instruments in his solos.

[@phprofYT]

The imagery in this music video is spot on. Her analysis of the vocals is vibrant as usual.

[@markhilliard4037]

Geoff is somehow simply beyond ridiculously talented... how did ALL this insane talent come to reside in ONE human being? I don't know but overjoyed to experience it!!

[@johndeeregreen4592]

I never really thought about it much with his sound placement and consistency.... now I will be always thinking about it! And now I hear it's always consistent, regardless of technique used. Even when he uses glottal compression on some of his lower bass notes, I can now hear he phonates consonants and vowels the same... that's crazy!

[@spinynorman887]

Liz, I LOVE your analysis, BUT I STILL think that you should listen to a song ALL THE WAY THROUGH before starting the deep dive. We are 3/4 of the way through the video, and I barely know how the song sounds. I have never heard it before, and I still haven't! You speak of context, but totally skip the context of the ENTIRE SONG, because you chop it up before hearing the whole thing. That's okay, I still love ya!

[@enifs]

I've been dabbling in sub-harmonics and it's crazy that Geoff can just real voice notes that I need to go for with subharmonics

[@whistman4734]

I like how the sound spectrograms really clarify what's happening. I was expecting "breathiness" to show up as white noise, but it looked like the cloudy area was fading steadily toward the top, which would make it "pink noise" (power going as inverse frequency). Is the breathy sound normally pink, or is it white with a little unequal filtering in the head of the singer?

[@kimsmeltzer6083]

I always learn so much from you. those spectrographs were fascinating! I definitely hope you get to include those in future pieces!

[@davidgiles4380]

Just incase you didn't find out, the ghostly geoffs are supposed to represent the 4 horseman of the apocalypse. The Red rider, The White rider, The Black rider and The Pale rider.

[@phillipharrison7283]

This was amazing. Thanks Elizabeth. Another fantastic voice you will probably enjoy is Tim Buckley. He had a very wide voice range of I think five octaves. The best song to initially demonstrate his talent would be 'Sweet Surrender' but there are many others to choose from too.

[@kollosus_NA]

Gotta love how much smoother and more even his insane lows have gotten. It’s crazy how he can just drop into the basement so casually no matter how many times I hear it. Just so dang good

[@jeremymatthies726]

I saw the premier, I loved how much work Geoff put into this video. I also loved how he used blue eyes for the ghosts instead of red eyes. Excellently done. Much love to what you do Elizabeth. Edit: A cool twist would have been for him at the end to turn ethereal and eyes turn blue as the ghosts.

[@catw6998]

This song used to creep me out - in a good way. Now with the mentioning of those blue eyes [from the ghosts], I hope I don’t wake up in the middle of the night. This is my 1st time seeing this particular version.

[@catw6998]

Yes, it would be. Spooky.

[@sethkaicer319]

Elizabeth and I burned down the gambling house, it died with an awful sound.

[@jamesjones8482]

New subscriber here. Really enjoy you reactions and analysis of videos. ❤

[@dohvahkiin1177]

Loved seeing this once again with your dissection. Speaking of which, as an avid follower of The Institute Of Human Anatomy, they’ve just posted a YT Short on a dissection demonstrating a human vocal chord. Thought it might peak your interest!

[@marshayoung9387]

Thank you again for your great reaction/analysis of Geoff. The design in the opening of the song was designed by Geoff. Another talent of Geoff's to add to the many others he has.

[@apedumpling5218]

You should definitely listen to the pixies! They were the band that repopularize the loud-quiet-loud sound dynamic, and were big influences for Nirvana, Radiohead, etc. You should definitely give them a try since Francis Black is a very passionate singer, my recommendation would be Caribou and Gouge Away, hope you see this!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you for the suggestion! Will definitely check this out. ❤

[@77Samuel75]

If you really want to experience Grundge, then there is one band, and two songs that you really need to hear. The band is considered the original, and also one of the best Grundge bands ever, Mother Love Bone. You will love Andrew Woods vocals. The two songs are Temple of the Dog: Say Hello to Heaven, and Downface: Alone. Temple of the Dog is a tribute band, and Mother Love Bone's Andrew Wood is who it is in tribute of. Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were formed after Woods died, and each band was founded by former members of Mother Love Bone. The version of Alone by Downface you need to hear is the one in which Eddie Vedder and Layne Staley performed the vocals. Their combined vocals are amazing. Vedder is easily distinguishable, but Staley's vocals are nothing like what you have heard from him. Just be prepared to cry your eyes out.

[@allisa_tx]

Always loved this song, the rendition I grew up with was from Marty Robbins. Geoff did a great job on this video. And I wish I could whistle cleanly!

[@amandahovendon2143]

I’ve been waiting for this! I love your videos! This song is probably the best version of Ghost Riders in The Sky that I have ever heard and I totally recommend listening to the karaoke track as well if you haven’t already. It’s GLORIOUS

[@rmdewberry2482]

Hearing the isolated vocals is EVERYTHING! 10x the fun! TY. :)

[@victorcowboywest]

I always enjoy your reactions/breakdowns of songs and the joygasm you get when a singer does something you really like. When are you going to do a video?🎶🎶🖖🏾

[@erinromary2796]

I love watching you react to Geoff and VoicePlay. I really hood that you plan on doing VoicePlay Hide and Seek. And talk about your contribution to it.

[@si-melamme7837]

Another fantastic youtube bass guy is Colm McGuinness. I've discovered him 'cause someone mentioned him in the comments to another of your Geoff reactions here, and boy is he good. And he does a lot of covers based on the video games and popular shows and gives this D&D-ish pirate bard vibe! My favorites are Come Out Ye Blacks and Tans, Dawn Will Come, a melody from Halo and Roll Northumbria. I keep hoping to see you react to some song of his one day!

[@brianware8934]

Suggestion, I guess. CrazyEightyEight - “Shinebox” (live one-take performance by Lauren Babic) voice of an angel, scream of a demon. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bagginssupercat]

His arrangements are always so well done. Blows me away!!

[@gregkramer5588]

I am partial to the Outlaws version. Of course i grew up in the 70s so that may be why!

[@stevebuzz3967]

Love the Outlaws version, 👍

[@johnpeterson9416]

Just love your analysis of songs, not to mention your fangirling for Geoff. :)

[@svens6262]

Geoff is underrated...

[@timbacchus]

Being a life long baritone I can feel for all of us who notice that all the heroes in songs are the tenors. The bad guys mostly low voices. So nice to see other wise. Love all of his videos uses as much wonderful video shots as he does vocals.

[@grischad20]

fun fact, in russia it's the opposite

[@jennifersmith8923]

try being a low alto. zero appreciation ...we are lost between showy tenors and sopranos and lose to bass in low note appreciation iation 😅

[@timbacchus]

@@jennifersmith8923 You are so right.

[@evanderhenry9993]

Please make reaction on Dorothy - Rest in peace.

[@Artraive]

I love your videos and your reactions when you analyze and listen to music. Your explanations are great and informative too. I have a suggestion for a group/singer you can check out, I think he would be right up your alley ^_^ The Japanese singer Kamijo, he's been in a lot of groups with different sounds, but my favorite is Versailles. Songs I recommend are: Created Beauty, Truth, masquerade, Rose. Kamijo solo: Louis.

[@lathier]

As a baritone singer myself, it's always a rare treat when lower singing is appreciated. I feel like there's been too much push for bright and high vocals, and deeper tones get regulated to the background or as accents. So when I hear a singer performing in a low or middling range, it always catches my attention.

[@lorichaslot7601]

I would rather listen to a lower voice. It’s sexier.