First Time Hearing | VoicePlay | This Whole Performance! | Hellfire Reaction

[@AceofBadeReacts]

What is your favorite Disney song?

[@CynicalTesuji]

VoicePlay does all their own video production. Sometimes Pattycake's sets are utilized, but any effects or editing is going to be Geoff, Layne or Eli. They also do all the work conceptualizing and creating the set designs, and those guys do all the breakbreaking work of setting up and breaking down. Eli does their lighting work (and he's very, very good at the craft), as well as contributing more recently to the arrangement side of things, which was work that had previously been shared by Geoff and Layne. The final mix (going to Ed Boyer, as any respectable a cappella group does) and any extensive makeup/prosthetics are the main thing VoicePlay subs out, other than incidental steadycam work. (Layne does camera work when he can, but it's impossible to take the shot and also be in the shot.) These guys are the ultimate DIY group, and when you stop and think about all the skills they have to have mastered to do what they're doing... it's kind of mind boggling how talented they are.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh ok. So sometimes they utilize Pattycake Productions, but not always. Since they've been at this since 1997 it makes sense that they can do a lot of their own stuff. It's impressive nonetheless

[@CynicalTesuji]

@@AceofBadeReacts It really is. And using Pattycake is practically VoicePlay anyway, as it co-owned by Layne and Tony Wakim (former VoicePlay baritone, seen in their earliest videos on KZbin). So it all amounts to pretty much the same thing.

[@shilohauraable]

​@@CynicalTesuji Tony also played the Cathedral Guard in this video! 🤗

[@sunnysidesofblue]

Nikki's reaction to Geoff is very relatable. XD I hope she'll have fun exploring VoicePlay, and Geoff's solo work. =D

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I have a feeling the next time she reacts with me there will be at least 1 VoicePlay reaction

[@bobharp3492]

Bring her to Geoff castelluchi deep bass cover of I see fire , see will fall off the chair lol

[@christinestromberg4057]

Geoff always said he would never do this song, as he didn't want to play this character, but Layne came up with this arranegment which persuaded him to do it. Layne, on the left, is the beatboxer/vocal percussionist, but is also a singer, and arranger. Everything before the final mix (settings, costumes, filming, editing, etc) is done by whoever arranged the song. That is usually Layne or Geoff, sometimes Eli Eli always does the lighing, for Geoff's channel too. They are their own production company.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Each singer represents Frollo's internal dialog. The person who had the brief cameo was Toni Wakim, Layne's partner in Pattycake Productions, and he was also an early member of Voiceplay.

[@reneleroux7669]

I think Rek had the shortest cameo in Boy Bands in 5 minutes. He walked through handing off something while they were singing at the trash can. He was the guy remembered in HALO.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh now that makes sense. This was very thought out. He was the person calling out to Frollo saying that Esmerelda had escaped?

[@thisismetoday7423]

VoicePlay is just the best! You can’t go wrong with any choice from them ❤

[@AceofBadeReacts]

They are awesome

[@leibmenter2331]

Nikki had an absolute moment there at the end and I completely get it 😂

[@AceofBadeReacts]

100% did

[@daletimberlake8109]

Love seeing a FIRST WATCH of Voiceplay. And, great choice for that first watch! Geoff is just stellar...they all are, but showcase Geoff on this one! Nikki would love Hoist The Colours! You can't really go wrong with any selection.

[@EtherealForever]

VP has the widest genre range of all the a capella groups - and they can do theatrical as well as more serious productions - but their arrangements and vocals are awesome. This one was arranged by Layne (the beatboxer) - you guys should select a genre and choose a song - they NEVER disappoint! They are wonderful humans, completely independent and it is a wonderful rabbit hole to go down... 🌹🕊 #hellfire

[@christinestromberg4057]

This was Disney's darkest song. VoicePlay made it something spectacular. J.None is now in the navy's Sea Chanters, singing bass. VoicePlay always bring emotion to a song, they bring all the feels. Frollo in the movie is a judge and wears black clerical looking robes. VP have gone with a modern twist on this. Geoff does some eye effects in Jack's Lament. Also in his Headless Horseman he did some.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

They did awesome. I did react to Jack's Lament back in October, but I guess I forgot about the eye effects

[@Denalicat]

As a gamer Nikki may enjoy the quite theatrical "The Dragon Born Comes-Skyrim" Loved your combined reaction.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That one is on the list to check out. That's not a bad idea to bring a guest on for that one. I'll have to see who has played Skyrim

[@VoicesfromtheSwamp]

I highly suggest y'all listen to 'Nothing Else Matter' by Metallica, 'Hoist the Colors' from Pirates of the Caribbean, 'Valhalla Calling' from one of the Viking games (don't know which one) & the prequel to Valhalla 'My Mother Told Me', and 'Oogie Boogie' from Nightmare Before Christmas. With some of their older members I would listen to 'Queen in 5 Minutes' and "Boy Bands'. They have also covered 'Dream On' from Aerosmith, 'Carry On My Wayward Son' from Kansas(?Boston?). Geoff also has a solo channel where he does some really fabulous low-bass covers. Geoff has a range of 5 or 6 octaves, it's amazing. I think they haven't filled J.None's seat because they are holding out for him to rejoin them when his time with the Navy is up. Welcome to the VoicePlay RabbitHole. Enjoy!!!!

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I will pass this over to Nikki. Thank you for the list

[@candilunsford2878]

If you really want Geoff's deepest sound check out Valhalla Calling. If you want to see Geoff's best ever that shows off his amazingness I suggest Jack's Lament from the Nightmare before Christmas.

[@bjspeck4337]

Thoroughly enjoyed your companion with her obvious delight. Feel free to bring her back anytime. Little Mermaid would do just because. Creep (Radiohead), In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins), I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt). Eli is usually the CGI/green screen/etc. guy. The guy that walked in was Tony Wakim (Eli did the voice) who was VoicePlay's baritone until he really wanted to be on the production side of things. He and Layne bought a studio (Pattycake Productions and most of VoicePlay and Geoff solos are done there. The studio is in a mall and the shorts/minis are usually done in the open area of the mall. One of their latest started life as a short but Layne was having so much fun with The Lion Sleeps Tonight that he turned it into a full length video but still in the short format. Lots of critters CGI'd in this one. VP did We Don't Talk About Bruno (Encanto) - another that blew me away. Where has this been all my life? And then there is more.....

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh I have a feeling the next time I react with Nikki there will be at least 1 VoicePlay reaction. It's great that I'm still learning about VoicePlay, even after all these reactions

[@bjspeck4337]

@@AceofBadeReacts Yeah!

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

You need to have her watch Geoffs "I see fire"

[@AceofBadeReacts]

It has been added to the list

[@ronsbrat525]

Geoff Castellucci has his own channel where he sings solo with instruments. Clones himself 3-4 times for harmonies. Voiceplay does everything themselves as they are independent. Except intricate makeup, cameras and audio mixing. Geoff and Layne usually do the arrangements with Eli doing a few here and there.... Eleanor Rigby, Creep, Black Hole Sun. Layne arranged this one. He did the CGI on Geoff's eyes. In Geoff's videos he and his wife Kathy do everything except intricate makeup, sometimes camera depending on the video and location and audio mixing.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Thank you for the information

[@Traci2000]

I think their most in-depth video, production wise, is 'Valhalla Calling.' I'd definitely suggest that one as it's fantastic! I really enjoyed y'all's reaction! I especially love seeing someone watching VoicePlay for the first time. It's always fun. ❤

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That one is on the list to check out. Yeah I think bringing in the guests I have reacted with is a great idea for this

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

What a fun reaction. Thanks so much to you and Nikki! :) Made my day. If you like the effects, you should check out Little Mermaid Medley if you haven't already. They use a lot of effects in that one.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I haven't checked that one out yet, but I'll add it to the list

[@ilonadever8249]

So much fun to watch this, I loved seeing Nikki's reaction to them. As you've seen, they can do any genre with or without theatrics. I will recommend two VERY theatrical pieces from them - In the Hall of the Mountain King and Drunken Sailor (it ain't over when you think it's over). And non-theatrical - I Can't Make You Love Me. Be forewarned, they will break your heart.

[@DavideBaroni]

I second every word. 🙂

[@AceofBadeReacts]

yeah they definitely have a wide range. I'll add those to the list

[@ElizabethDeHamer]

#Hellfire I love watching new people discover Voiceplay. Thank you for sharing, and how you enjoy more of their songs!

[@AceofBadeReacts]

It's fun bringing in the guests on all these rabbit holes

[@Gael4ce]

Lol, I think Geoff grabbed Nikki by the soul there. 😆 Ace, I don’t recall if you’ve done Geoff’s solo cover of “Jack’s Lament” from “Nightmare Before Christmas”, but if Nikki is a fan of that movie, she needs to hear Geoff’s take on that song. And his last solo drop was “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”. Very worth a listen.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I did react to it back in October. Would it be worth re-reacting to it?

[@Gael4ce]

@@AceofBadeReacts Probably not for you. Nikki needs to do that one though. 🙂

[@janeramirez8767]

It's wonderful to see reactors who actually are familiar with the movie and the original song! You won a new subscriber. #Hellfire

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Haha welcome in!

[@tatewakinew]

You may remember more purple in original movie scene from Esmeralda's scarf Frollo is initially holding

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That's possible. I only ever saw the movie once

[@ianlandseadel9989]

In my experience, acapella groups that do covers of pop/rock style covers usually have a beatboxer. I mean, check out old Rockapella songs.

[@Badger77722]

"Hellfire" is certainly one of the darkest villain songs that Disney ever had in a "children's" movie - probably because the subject matter is so realistic, not kind of out-there like a lot of Disney villain song have to be because of the movie theme.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Yeah for sure

[@leechowning8728]

I cannot wait for her to see Ain't no Sunshine and Jacks Lament... yes, those are both Geoff exclusives, not the full group... but I think she will better enjoy them than most reactors.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Question. Would it be worth re-reacting to Jack's Lament?

[@leechowning8728]

@@AceofBadeReacts To introduce someone to the insanity? If it was not between paychecks I would say it is worth sponsoring. She is going to really enjoy it.

[@reneleroux7669]

You need to show your guest Geoff's solo channel. She'll really freak out.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Geoff Castellucci has been recognized as one of the lowest human voices on record. Although in this video, some of the low notes are coming from Layne Stein and not Geoff. The person informing Frollo of Esmerelda's escape is Tony Wakim, a former member of Voice Play who has, in the past, shown up in cameos after leaving the group (most famously when he played the Grinch -- in full costume and makeup -- in Voice Play's cover of "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch".)

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I didn't even realize how low Layne was going.

[@letheardaw]

Hello Nikki, welcome to Voiceplay's rabbit hole. I did not see a reaction for Hall of the Mountain King - please react to that with Nikki!

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I'll let her know.

[@reneleroux7669]

My favorite Disney covers from VoicePlay are: We Don't Talk about Bruno, Little Mermaid medley, Frozen II, and Moana medley.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

We Don't Talk About Bruno was really good, even though I hadn't seen the movie

[@lkreinmiller-author]

VP nerd factoid. At the point where the figure says the Gypsy has escaped - you have all 4 singers together who have sung baritone for VP, listed in order - Layne (original VP baritone), Tony (speaking), J.None, Caesar. Tony is Layne’s partner in Pattycake Productions. Eli usually does the lights and any CG they use.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That's really cool

[@itsapseudonym568]

If you wanna hear Geoff’s range, check out their short, “Peaches”

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I'll add it to the list

[@hameedelbasyouni4266]

This was well done.. from the song to the reaction.. and btw Geoff has his own channel where he sings solo on it, react to his version of i see fire and you'll know what bass means haha

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Yeah I will probably introduce Nikki to Geoff's solo material in the future

[@hameedelbasyouni4266]

@@AceofBadeReacts hell yeah man

[@evrencagin]

I love Voiceplay. Please react to "mountain king" and "ding dong" and "enemy" and... there are many awesome performances. Another acapella group that I can recommend is "the bass gang". They are incredible, too. Edit: dont forget "dont talk about bruno", valhalla calling, if I was a rich man...

[@AceofBadeReacts]

These are on the list. I did react to We Don't Talk About Bruno on here, as well. Be sure to check it out

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@Ace Reacts If you go watch Geoff Castelluci's cover of "Jack's Lament" from "Nightmare Before Christmas, " he uses that "Hellfire" effect for his eyes in that video as well. The difference, of course, is that Geoff put pumpkins in his eyes instead of fire because "Jack." I assume he either asked Layne how to do that effect or just asked Layne to do it for him since he actually used PattyCake's facilities to shoot and edit that video and Layne was already helping him with the production anyway. Also, if you guys think Geoff produces the lowest note from a human, you should check out Tim Foust of Home Free. He can produce a note almost a full note lower than Geoff when he really tries. Tim has a slightly larger range than Geoff. Geoff's range is insane, but Tim's range is inhuman. I mean Tim can go from "Misty Mountains Cold" from "The Hobbit" to covering Frankie Valli. FRANKIE VALLI! What kind of Bass Singer can accurately cover Frankie Valli?! Tim Foust, that's who. Then again, we also have Geoff Castelluci replicating Jack Black's Metal Scream from "Peaches," so... Yeah they're both "Gods Among Men."

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I did check out Jack's Lament back in October, I had just forgotten they used any effects. I just remember the makeup and costume they used. I have checked out quite a bit of Home Free on here as well. I still think Geoff is lower, but Tim definitely has extremely low notes. I feel like he doesn't get to shine as much as Geoff does and maybe that's it?

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@@AceofBadeReacts In Home Free's stuff? No Tim definitely doesn't get to shine as much as Geoff does in VoicePlay's stuff. Especially in Home Free's earlier stuff. Of course when Geoff himself arranges, like, half of VoicePlay's music, you damn right he's gonna showcase himself. 😝 If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should check out "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold" by Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust (it'll be on Peter's channel). The last note Tim hits causes his camera to visibly vibrate. In fact, Tim has been known to blow out speakers and audio systems when he goes as low as he can go. It's why he hesitates whenever live audiences beg him to go deep on stage because he did that once and then they longer had speakers. I would imagine this fact also causes Tim to, intentionally, not drop as low as he can actually go because he doesn't want to destroy their and his equipment. Trust me when I say, factually, Tim Foust has a half to full octave greater ranger than Geoff Castelluci. And that's saying a lot given Geoff's inhuman vocal range. Like I said, neither of them are human.

[@keithshepard3]

Listen to Tomi P singing Hellfire! It’s INSANE

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I'll add it to the list

[@TheBabs02]

#hellfire

[@qmanhill77]

You should check out Tim Storms

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Any specific song to start with?

[@qmanhill77]

@@AceofBadeReacts lonesome road

[@LordBooozE]

#Hellfire