Finnish Vocal Coach Reacts: Geoff Gastellucci "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (SUBS)

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[@rongotwalt4487]

Wonderful Anna ! ! Your reactions and comments light up the screen so joyfully ! You can really see how you appreciate and enjoy this marvelous video ! Geoff is a master of creating himself into a quartet ! I most impressed with the arrangement of this song with his gorgeous low register ,fluid flow of harmonies ,canons and timed intervals ! So much going on that you really have to hear a number of times to really appreciate the vocal intricacies he incorporates into his arrangement ! He has made this his own and that's a true artist at work ! It's was a delightful , uplifting and visual beautiful rendition ! Thank you Anna as always for your informative analysis and beautiful reaction ! Keep posting ! 👍🤗🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christinestromberg4057]

And on top of the arrangement and the voice there is his beautiful smile. :) It lights up the screen and so do you! Thank you for this.

[@williamcapp448]

You really must hear Geoff's cover of Blackbird a Beatles cover in which he sings five part harmony and explores his vocal range.

[@paulcooper2897]

By far, my favorite song of his. Just astonishing!

[@aenorist2431]

That was a wonderful irish lilt you put on "merry gentlemen" there in the introduction, not what I expected from a finnish lady on the internet today.

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

In VoicePlay's cover of the "Halo" game theme, Geoff takes it down to a B-0. Quite incredible.

[@cowboy1165]

Once again, Anna, this a great reaction video. If you know what "Doo-Wop" music is, or would like to hear it, Tim Foust sings "Would you Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay." Tim layers himself like Geoff has done here. These guys are so talented.

[@christinestromberg4057]

I love this very different take on an old song.

[@linmonash1244]

Be your own a capella group - Why not! Especially when you are Geoff G ! Gorgeous. Wouldn't it be fantastic to get this into a time machine & take it back to show the original composer ?!? :)

[@annavaskelainen]

hahahahh yes!

[@ilonadever8249]

I enjoy your reaction, even though I don't understand most of what you are saying. I can see your love for music and appreciation of Geoff in your face. Thank you!

[@bradt8019]

I think captions are available. 😊👍

[@annavaskelainen]

I see brad already filled you in on this one! 🎵

[@daroldteitzel1649]

I learn someone new today. Thank you

[@annavaskelainen]

Good! ^^

[@jasonobanion6533]

Nice fun choice Anna. Harmonies, great lows, and a little fun with tempo. Still amazing the Geoff does everything himself.

[@carlosblascostefani168]

one more week you give me inspiration and one more week I admire your smile

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@jackbozarth4013]

I love your analysis and humor...

[@zitriphyer8429]

He actually didn't go into subharmonics until that last chord. That, "astray" part was actually in chest. The difference can really be discerned by the timbre of his voice. With the subharmonics, you can actually kind of pick out the octave up that he's singing, though that might be difficult to determine when just learning. The easiest thing to tell by, is the amount of breath that you can hear. with subharmonics, you don't hear much of any breath. With chest, it's definitely audible. Especially when directly compared to a subharmonic. And at the beginning, you mentioned low subharmonics to make it seem "darker". Not subharmonics, but what I think you were mistaking those for were the growls he has in the background. Growls are generally much easier to pick out, as they have a lot of breath to them. Much more than chest. Hope this helps If you see it! Enjoyed your reaction!

[@coolcat8b]

I love this review. You looked at all aspects of the performance and took the time to make us appreciate the small details that make Geoff's performance remarkable. I have subscribed and will be waiting for more VoicePlay and Geoff reviews. 🌺 GOOGLE TRANSLATE: Rakastan tätä arvostelua. Tarkastelit esityksen kaikkia puolia ja käytit aikaa saadaksesi meidät arvostamaan niitä pieniä yksityiskohtia, jotka tekevät Geoffin esityksestä merkittävän. Olen tilannut ja odotan lisää VoicePlay- ja Geoff-arvosteluja. 🌺

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@StevenEverett7]

I generally prefer the original versions but when someone like Geoff arranges a different and newer version like this I enjoy it as much or more than the original.

[@annavaskelainen]

they are like two different songs!

[@SandraJB321]

It is a pleasure to watch the joyous expressions on your face every time Geoff does a creative turn in his fabulous arrangement. There is a lot indeed happening, and you were able to find most of them. I will be checking to see if you have any other reactions to Geoff or Voiceplay. Wonderful reaction on this one.

[@GreenJeans1966]

A true gift for us all to enjoy, very talented, amazing voice. Being a brass player, I lean towards the classic arrangements but love the modern arrangements also. Wishing You and Your Family a wonderful, beautiful Holiday Season. God Blessing you and yours from the states. Thank you for your time.

[@joshuaspinney3208]

I love how Geoff arranges classic songs and makes them into his own! Hope you are well, Anna! Wishing you the best from the States! ❄️🎅🏼 🎄 😘

[@annavaskelainen]

Hyvää joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta ❤️

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@annavaskelainen You really should check out his covers of Misty Mountains and Sixteen Tons

[@jimcoogan1529]

Great reaction. I really enjoy your comments and your appreciation for the work artists put into what they do. I love Geoff's arrangement. It just grabs you and pulls you in for the ride.

[@ajsims8675]

want to be blown away by his range? he actually has a 5 octave range...try Blackbird :) cheers and thanks for the fun reaction!

[@benlitfin2275]

Thank you very much for the subs! I like your break down. So many technical reactions catch different aspects. Something new from each person. I love his vocal range and those SUB-Harmonics!

[@annavaskelainen]

😊

[@michaelatwater4725]

A wonderful reaction as always. Your English is beyond perfect, I would love to hear it all the time, But that's just me. Like Angelina Jordon, this is a good time to be alive when it comes to great talents. I enjoy many reactors; you are my favorite.

[@frozenlightfilms]

Also, I LOVE your snowflake earrings. ❤😍🎄

[@annavaskelainen]

Thehehee thanks I like them too! xx

[@wickedcutthroat7281]

❤ misty mountain by Geoff

[@ericgaudet4497]

Anna great job with your reaction and analysis of Geoff Gastellucci version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanks Eric! xx

[@ericgaudet4497]

@@annavaskelainen Your welcome Anna xoxo 😊❤️

[@eikthesheik]

Awesome song and great reaction! I can still count to 10 in Finnish, I learned it as a kid, but that's it lol. So all I understood was yksi. But great job on the subtitles, and you have a real comfortable voice which makes me want to learn more finnish. The language sounds really cool

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you! 😊 It makes me happy to know I'm inspiring you to learn Finnish again! Maybe write me in Finnish next time then? 😉

[@eikthesheik]

@@annavaskelainen No promises as I have to learn Polish first lol, but I'll see what I can do. It will be a veeery short comment 😅

[@lanebatts26]

Great breakdown and reaction, you can tell that you were really enjoying it. Great song, great composition by Geoff

[@annavaskelainen]

💖

[@dworniak24]

Awsome video as always! Merry christmas Anna🥰

[@annavaskelainen]

Hyvää joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta 🥰

[@ledor5205]

So low(profundo) but has rich voice texture..am amaze😊👌

[@annavaskelainen]

Yup!!

[@oceanchaos1]

Fantastic review, as always! I love your transparent enthusiasm for the unexpected-but-not-jarring details Geoff includes to make this arrangement so much more interesting than a straight carol. Just putting my vote in one more time for Nanowar's "Valhallelujah", a wonderful Christmas / Norse-pantheon crossover metal-carol from your neighbors in Sweden. As someone who appreciates wittiness in good music, I think your reaction would be priceless.

[@annavaskelainen]

thx! 😊 I'll add your vote for Nanowar. xx

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

great voice. happy and comfy holidays and merry christmas, anna🎄🎄

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰 Hyvää joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta 2022! 🎄

[@jimbudai8217]

I really enjoy your channel. Happy holidays to you and your family. Also, please react to Hoist the colors by Voice play. I think you would really enjoy it.

[@annavaskelainen]

thank you for your support! 🥰

[@jkorkea]

suosittelen saman ukon "Far Over Misty Mountains Coldia" eli Hobitin biisistä sovitusta, melkeen parempi ku alkuperänen, uskallan sanoa :P

[@reactionsaccount3955]

Please react to Home Free - Brothers in Arms, pure vocal harmonies bliss.

[@user-dx4ql2th5u]

how does Anna want to ... teach him)))

[@markmclendon8621]

Geoff got ya

[@annavaskelainen]

he totally did

[@bjspeck4337]

Until this version of Geoff's, I had never heard it in 6/8 time.

[@zbynekurbanek3345]

this is a great reaction format :) ...even though a bit challenging to listen to... I started to watch it with english subtitles... but then after while caught myself just staring at Anna and not paying attention to what shes saying... so i closed my eyes to pay attention more... and quickly realized that most of it is not in english... so... not easy :D

[@annavaskelainen]

😂😂 awwww youuuuu

[@zbynekurbanek3345]

@@annavaskelainen dont worry... as long as KZbin counts "views" and not "hears" its alright :)

[@robgerhardterellen1488]

O-Micron B.1.1.529 with X-Mas. God is watching how it will develop the end of this year. Hopefully for a good result by singing this stunning song again and again. In harmony with this beautiful four male canon version. Anna, analyzing next X-Mas song in 2021? Perhaps Raskasta Joulua, duo song Marko Hietala with Floor Jansen, very touching performance. Otherwise their Ave Maria performance. Wishing you all the best from the Netherlands 🎅🐑🌲🎼.

[@beth2236]

It's like I'm listening to a musical fantasy disney film 😁 nice.. I like your detailed analysis on this.. (always actually) 😊

[@annavaskelainen]

Happy to serve, Beth! ❤️ xx

[@kunou4527]

This is one of my favorites from Geoff. My all time favorite is probably House of the Rising Sun. The type of subharmonic he likes to use isn't the false fold style. It's the mixed vocal fry + modal voice version (Strohbass). He's lucky enough to have a deep enough voice to not need to utilize Kargyraa. It's always perfect fifths, which allows rather easy octave jumps. If you start in Strohbass you just have to pop out of it and you are already up 1 octave. That's what made the one phrase seem like a crazier jump than it was.

[@tdb2012]

I just stumbled across your channel, Anna, and loved your reaction here! Geoff is one of the best a Capella basses out there. There's another a Capella group, Home Free, who have an equally talented bass in Tim Foust. If you're open to it consider reacting to one of their covers or originals. They have a deep catalog but you could start with Folsom Prison Blues or perhaps Try Everything, or how about their cover of American Pie with Don McLean. If you'd prefer a Christmas themed song then there's their cover of Do You Hear What I Hear which is absolutely amazing.

[@annavaskelainen]

I'm happy to know you liked my reaction to Geoff! 😊 I should definitely see Home Free. xx

[@theironherder]

I always loved singing in choirs, even under bad directors. Illustrative example: during my first semester as a Ph.D. student, I participated in 3 separate singing groups. And of course, graduate studies require focus and dedication, and, surprise, I didn't get my advanced degree. My main regret was not that I didn't graduate, but that few of my directors had your talent, passion and charm.

[@annavaskelainen]

Unfortunately every professional group has " bad apples" :( Keep singing though!

[@chrisfreeman1991]

Please check out Over The Misty Mountains and Monstet Mash from Geoff! I feel like you would love them

[@drix4275]

Hyvää joulua from northern Greenland, Anna. ^_^)/

[@annavaskelainen]

Oh dear that is far! Hyvää joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta! ❤️😊

[@drix4275]

@@annavaskelainen Onnellista uutta vuotta. :D

[@user-ew1cn3et1p]

Great performance! I really like strong basses! It seems to be quite difficult to make such a performance? I don't really like the performances of opera singers with individual numbers, arias with an orchestra. Opera singing is harmonious in an opera performance. But I like the classical voices of professionals in various pop and old, canonical chants. I like the analysis in your reaction when listening to it again. I listen to singers with pleasure, but I cannot independently identify the subtleties, nuances of sound and technique. Your tips educate and teach, for which I thank you very much!

[@MrPaoloena]

go on with Geoff you should try Voice play "Dragonson comes". Stay safe

[@Daehawk]

Such a beautiful girl. im moving to Finland. Ill never get the language down though.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahah! 😂

[@CantankerousDave]

Next up, carols done in Tibetan throat singing.

[@alan-thealanyst]

Don't really care if the arrangement is ancient or modern. All I ask is that it is performed well! Great analysis again, Anna. Thanks!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@juhaharma5350]

Huippu video jälleen Anna! Milloin wintersun - sons of winter and stars:n vuoro? ;)

[@annavaskelainen]

Kiitti! ^^ Listallahan se on, laitetaan sulta toinen ääni! :)

[@ds8680]

😘🥰🌺😍

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰

[@rollingmetal949]

Yhden miehen kuoro. (mä kattelen sun videoita ny uusimmasta vanhimpaan, löydettyäni uusimman ensin)

[@MustaLaatta]

Amerikkalainen reactor sanoi, että Geoffin matalat äänet menevät suoraan lantionpohjaan...😄

[@annavaskelainen]

😂🤣 aika hyvin

[@hjk1603]

V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition, Matte White kuulokeila kuulee oikeen mukavasti :)

[@annavaskelainen]

Ae että

[@zami8827]

Reagoi siihen devin townsendin - why quarantine sessioni :D

[@annavaskelainen]

listalla on! Laitetaan sulta toinen ääni ;)

[@fabiobrutal]

oi moça 😁 gostaria ver vc reagir , Lucas inutilismo, em 2020 em uma música 👌👐

[@TheSeeking2know]

Loved ypur reaction as usual! Always a joy to watch. I prefer the traditional but can make room for classy modern rearrangements that don’t lose the song in the hymn. Especially since the hymns have become standatds an entire congregation can sing along to (at least the refrain). Geoff did some really interesting things vocally here. Heard a bit of his Southern drawl come in at some points as well, which completed yhe trifecta of the Tradtional, “Country”, and Modern influences. (Edit: Fixed a typo - replaced “not” with “some” in the last paragraph as in, “Geoff did some...”)

[@steffanvaegler391]

reaction voiceplay my mother told me please

[@johndeeregreen4592]

With some lower voices, those false vocal cords like to activate randomly, anyway. I am a bass-baritone and I get that lower growl/gravel on certain words just talking.

[@annavaskelainen]

Interesting!

[@samatappasov3248]

Hi Anna!Please reaction Dimash-Ikanaide (Japan)

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Until Geoff released this, I didn't like the song. I don't really like christmas carols, they're so boring. But this? I've listened to it dozens of times, I just LOVE it. Thanks for your interesting reaction, I appreciate it.

[@kambalayamxz83]

Awesome channel Anna, good music. I suscribe. Please react to Monica Naranjo - Enamorada (English Version). She's amazing, one of the best voices in the world. An incredible singer. Greetings from Spain. Link 😊👇

[@kambalayamxz83]

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[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your support 🥰 Greetings to Spain!

[@kambalayamxz83]

@@annavaskelainen Thanks 😊👍

[@lengould9262]

Not really convinced, eg questionable choices a) "comfort 'n joy" rather than "comfort and joy" b) dropping for low notes for no reason, esp those he can't even reach properly.

[@christinestromberg4057]

Really? Are we hearing the same thing? Maybe get some better headphones.

[@bradt8019]

It's funny how angry people get when everybody doesn't like what they do. 😤_-_-_-_-😂😂😂

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@bradt8019 Not mad, just curious. I mean if Geoff had not reached his intended note he could always use pitch correction when editing. It makes no sense to suggest that he can't reach his notes properly.

[@lisahuff818]

These kind of comments don’t make people angry, usually quite the opposite. For me it’s the opposite of angry for a couple of different reasons usually. Sad for the commentator because they feel the need to be negative instead of being silent, or sad that they can’t see something for the talent it is even if it’s not their taste.

[@bradt8019]

Far,,,, from my favorite version, 🤨👎 He made it weird.🙄

[@christinestromberg4057]

Well that's one way of looking at it.

[@lisahuff818]

Lol

[@christinestromberg4057]

One man's meat is another man's poison. Nobody can please all of the people all of the time. You're weird is my fabulous. :)

[@bradt8019]

@@christinestromberg4057 I think if we were all the same life would be very boring. You probably wouldn't like most of my music, that's fine. 😊 Have a nice Christmas. 🌟☃️

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@bradt8019 Exactly. You too. )