Geoff Castellucci | Bass Singing Tips | VoicePlay | How to Sing Bass

[@GeoffCastellucci]

Thanks for having me on, Matt!

[@sam_lvlcnrn1492]

What an honour! That must have been so cool. And he pronounced your surname right, that would have been cool too lol

[@mikehalleymagsipoc3798]

what is your vocal range Geoff?

[@smileyog2715]

@@mikehalleymagsipoc3798 c3-c4 XD

[@vzndonated5thousanddollars135]

@@smileyog2715 G#6-G6

[@kfclit1199]

VZN PXLO no it’s R9 - K11

[@forleb1465]

The most entertaining part of these is hearing the "uh" first octave notes every 10 seconds lol

[@kfclit1199]

Forleb Right lol

[@ANNEKE1999]

Honestly, I think Geoff would have been a wonderful music teacher. We need more passionate teachers who know how to motivate students.

[@idaengest4069]

If he was a music teacher i think there would be so many more great singers in the world( like half the worlds population)

[@crustybass75]

Geoff says it so perfectly in his video, to sing bass, it really helps if you are a bass. Great interview. You both are truly humble dudes.

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

So true. Gotta have the voice for it.

[@sunniva7982]

@@BassSingingCentralMatt Me, a soprano: don't tell me what to do

[@lunabeekhuizen8858]

@@sunniva7982 Me, also a soprano: I must have ALL the skills!

[@doomblast9963]

@@lunabeekhuizen8858 As a bass, you gotta try what you can, high notes and low notes may always be respected equally ✌️

[@Marcell0Bass]

you guys can thank me later for suggesting this to both of you

[@chomperone559]

ur a legend

[@scraggyboi]

thank you dad

[@kfclit1199]

Scraggs bruh

[@scraggyboi]

Clap it up Dan yes?

[@bobbythandon6939]

Agreee

[@OokisMcFlookis]

Wow, he looks great for 40!

[@bassmanb_ry1402]

I'd love to see an interview with Avi Kaplan if that could be arranged. He did a lot of acapella stuff with Pentatonix, but he does he own music now for the last couple of years. He's a great bass and I personally would love to hear what tips he has as well. (And it would cover the final trio of phenomenal basses that people compare on various social media platforms. Geoff Castellucci, Avi Kaplan, and Tim Foust.)

[@ivankyleasiado7079]

UP

[@jimvercoe8165]

Please Matt try your best to make this happen :) I came Across Avi then Castellucchi and Foust last.

[@juni970]

bump

[@jack2626]

That’ll be awesome

[@sonianadashkevich927]

Geoff: .. road trip.. me : *ahh-aaahh tiptoes.. through the tulips...*

[@jasminleudesdorff3689]

Same Here 🤣

[@johnbarker2034]

Yes!

[@georgeisaak5321]

Geoff is the coolest guy on You Tube as it seems ! He is seating there , all humbled and calm , talks about his wonderful talent as if his not doing something remarkable and i just love it ! The more they brag the less praise they deserve , the less they brag the more respect they deserve ! That's how i roll and Geoff is brilliant !

[@amberchong1735]

*Describing vocal percussion* Normal people: Beatboxing Geoff, a bass who knows how to beatbox himself: Spit, disgusting things from his mouth 😂 13:38

[@delta61]

It's true though - at least depending on the techniques you're using

[@melissastruxness512]

Awww I love Geoff. He is absolutely my fave!!!

[@lindamarks4252]

11/14. I'M A FAN OF VOICE PLAY. DISCOVERED VP DURING THE PANDEMIC!

[@imperius5765]

Geoff: we practically have no hate comments and fighting amongst out fans. Me reading the comments of any a capella video: *fans bickering and fighting in heated conversations about which group is better*

[@lauragraves4342]

Maybe karmically you get the fan base you deserve. Geoff seems chill, humble, and genuine. No wonder he has cool fans.

[@dorisg.3]

Oh, this man is just a work of art 🤩🙌🙌👏👏👏❤️ I like everything about him, of course his voice blows me around luckily there are such people, Geoff, Layne, Eli and others 🙏🌹Thank you 🌹

[@DanDanPlaysMusic]

ok, well you have to do Avi Kaplan now

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

Have tried to contact him via email on his website and FB messenger, to no avail.

[@iqwikiman2618]

Bass Singing Central So no answer from him/his manager or he doesn't want or doesn't have the time?

[@FernyBass]

Daniel Hurtubise Avi takes a lot of time to himself, but maybe he will do it one day.

[@gabrielhalomoan9413]

@@BassSingingCentralMatt Maybaye you can DM him at Instagramm. He do lot of activity there. You know, like live stream

[@lucasribeirobrambilla6012]

YES PLS

[@dallasinaustin3262]

It really is amazing how diverse the perspective on bass singing can be, particularly with the use of frying. Some swear against, others use it in exercises, some in performance. Always interesting to hear.

[@sfsouthsidefarm781]

I really enjoyed this video. Geoff is one of the coolest guys out there. Is just humble, and honest.i really love listening to him. I really love his honesty, and that makes him stand out. Great video Matt.

[@shannonobrien579]

You are Coolest Guys

[@bassqueiroz7133]

Geoff, you're a amazing bass!!!

[@mcgamescompany]

Geoff: I'll be 40 this year Me: -20, right? 40-20... right...? WTF

[@tommyboy327]

literally, there are days when i look at Voiceplay, and I just refuse to believe that they are all in their late 30's and early 40's. Matter of fact, every day I refuse to believe it.

[@Shadowsoken]

It's hard to come to terms that Voiceplay started in 1997, and that Geoff was one of the original members.

[@redlophix5670]

@@Shadowsoken yea, true.

[@boonchun1457]

That's an issue I have sometimes is I forget that I'm still 17, I'm just happy that I have a Bb1 almost any day, but I have also trained my voice to sing tenor, and I have also been able to smoothly connect my falsetto and head voice

[@RurczakKurczak]

You're doing an excelent job Matt. Please make an interview with David Kennamer if you can. Or maybe you will invite some russian octavist, I'm interested if they have some special technique.

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

Working on it 😁👍🏻

[@RurczakKurczak]

@@BassSingingCentralMatt Btw I thought Geoff is about 30, he looks so young :O

[@jayranjb1607]

Great interview with Geoff!

[@Filiz_E]

That was such a cool interview, Geoff is a super talented and humble person!

[@vzndonated5thousanddollars135]

Hey matt! Im so glad you interviewed my favourite bass. Id like to suggest an interview with Tomi P. Amazing bass notes. They shake your head. As well as amazing highs and amazing harmonies. That he does all by himself. He does acapella and is very young. It would make my day if you tried to do an interview with Tomi P! It would be a dream. He is also in an acapella group called Shot-C

[@BroJoeBass]

You should interview Tomi P, super cool dude, who has a great voice at 21

[@scraggyboi]

i second this

[@kfclit1199]

I 3rd this

[@colefountain1030]

I fourth this

[@kaspermusic5934]

I 6th this

[@justchris3350]

I 7th this

[@miletordonez6821]

Really thank you!! He Is the best bass in the world!!

[@ochonmavictorchigozie1477]

I'd love to see you interview TIM STORMS and PAUL DAVID KENNAMER...!

[@marclink0]

*Kennamer

[@kfclit1199]

Ochonma Victor Chigozie YES BRO

[@ochonmavictorchigozie1477]

@@marclink0 thanks beloved for the correction! Am grateful...!

[@bobbythandon6939]

Agreeee... Up

[@kristianeskelund4420]

Kennamer would not do this because he completely retired from singing as far as I am concerned

[@lkreinmiller-author]

I could listen to bass voices read a menu! So cool.

[@ahhdodbegyd]

im a bass from iran here we dont have bass singers your channel helps me alot thank you

[@Dr_CoolKid69_MD]

This was so cool to see from a baritone's point of view! I'd love to see one with Adam Chance :D

[@sprumf]

Memento mori 👀

[@rt83021]

Growing up I didn't hear of a lot of bass singers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, (16 tons) was one we heard on the radio...AM radio. There were some Gospel groups that had a few, that I liked. But in a small town in Nebraska, in the 60s and 70s those guys were hard to come by. I have known about Avi Kaplan, and Tim Faust for a long time. Just the other day I ran across a reference to Geoff, so I checked it out. Hearing his story and Tim's story I find inspiring. Thanks for this video!

[@lilianalangiu3549]

Una meravigliosa musica la tua voce,wow!!!!

[@NathanJ-E]

Finally! Thanks Matt!

[@stevenangus5881]

Catching up on all of your recent interviews. These have been amazing, Matt.

[@efes_art2136]

Thank you so much for this one!🙏❤

[@bobbythandon6939]

Hey geoff, have you watch your vocal ranges videos on many youtube chanel..?? You'll be proud of them

[@DavidChaquis]

Hey Master Fouch, Richard Sterban from The Oak Ridge Boys please. Or it could be Gene McDonald. Thanks for the amazing interview.

[@lulzywizard7576]

ahhh oogie boogie's song is what showed me i can hit those notes(not that well). been singing karaoke almost a decade all up in my head voice like a dingus lmao

[@gabrielhalomoan9413]

Wow.. thankyou for made this happen. Keep it up 🔥

[@kaspermusic5934]

Matt thanks for that interview and also with Tim Foust and other amazing basses. Can you try to invite Tomi P, he's 21 nice singer and bass. Thank you

[@jimvercoe8165]

Thankyou Matt, enjoyed the ones with Tim Foust and Geoff Casteluchi. Have you had anything with Tim Duncan at all?

[@Unknownbass18]

HEY MATT! CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO ON BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR BASS..

[@boi_wut9462]

Geoff be teaching kids to drink lots of water.

[@dantelui]

I love your music my man keep up the great work my man

[@nikotumino7848]

Please, do a video with Richard Sterban and Rodney Britt

[@jp4145]

Geoff told that he had to work for his bassvoice and had to move his way up. Does that mean I can train my range to be thaaaat big ? So i mean to the low end. High end ist obviously trainable. Im 18 now and can hit a C#2 nearly always i want to. So could there be a chance that i can build up a similiar (maybe not the same but similiar) Low range as him ? Because im defnitely not a one of the guys who woke up at 14 and having a missive bassvoice. I mean i've been singing for 1 1/2 years now and i for sure got deeper while training it but i guess the Voice is not konstantly getting deeper that way. Would really preciate if you could answer my question even if you just talk about your expirience :D Really nice Vids man, keep going.

[@wump9066]

I would do anything to be a bass but I’m stuck at an Eb2, and a D2 on good days :/

[@kfclit1199]

Ya Boi Bro, Don’t let that stop you!! I barely go under D2 myself, but I’ve spent the past year mastering my Subharmonics. Now people think I can chest a G1 😂 I use Subharmonics a lot in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4C8c5asiKxjo9k You don’t have to be a bass god to sing bass notes.

[@hopelessant8992]

@@kfclit1199 How long does it take you to that point? I've only been doing it for about 4-5 months by now

[@calebcooper2841]

i can hit a F1 in chest voice on good days

[@aidanservis6762]

Everyone go spam Avi now so he'll do it

[@lewissoderberg342]

I can hit a E on the piano, not a expert but its the second to lowest E I think, if I can hit that now as I am 14, how low will I be able to go when my voice has fully changed?

[@bassmanb_ry1402]

I also had a vocal coach at my second college who taught me to use falsetto to strengthen my low notes. I started under his teachings only being able to hit around an Eb2 consistently. Since I used his exercises, I'm consistently singing a C2 with minimal to no effort. It truly is all about relaxing and doing the best with what you've got. Great videos, Matt!! Keep em coming!

[@middaysilver5472]

Quick question, do you remember the lowest note you could hit in your teenage years?

[@bassmanb_ry1402]

@@middaysilver5472 when I was 16, I struggled to get out an F2 even when I was well warmed up. But anything thing higher than that sounded like I was on mic due to placement. I'm not as good a projection as Tim Riley, but I'm slowly getting there.

[@bassmanb_ry1402]

@@middaysilver5472 I was a countertenor until about age 15

[@wump9066]

No way are you serious all I can do is an Eb2

[@benjaminmuller9348]

Awesome, can you describe how that worked? I am 16 years old, my usual range goes down to like C2-D2, and I would like to lower my range

[@bryanhaywood1]

I’d love to see interviews with Mike Holcomb, Jeff Chapman, Aaron Tex McCune...

[@matthewdockray9745]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7Iqqp8pKaYhpY here’s one with Jeff :)

[@colefountain1030]

Could you have Elliott Robinson on here for an interview? He’s an amazing bass singer and one of the lowest singers I’ve ever heard

[@alebormio4842]

is 8:37 a subharmonic Eb1 or C#1?

[@Marcell0Bass]

@@alebormio4842 between a F1 and E1 and yeah it sounds like subharmonics don’t know tho

[@alebormio4842]

@@Marcell0Bass yeah it might be a subharmonic F1

[@greatestsupporter9085]

Avi Kaplan next please

[@lucianbardasu1383]

I'd love to see an interview with Josh Turner.

[@brandonriggs1788]

At thirty-five as of this month, my bass journey is still in its infancy. I have had the D2s and occasional C2s; and occasional Bflat1s since I was a teen. Jeff and Matt are completely right about vocal maturity and relaxing. I have found when I am completely relaxed and not paying attention, I hit D1s and lower (that is really rare because I am so tense and high strung). When I do and actually TRY to do it again, I am unable to do so. I fully understand where they are coming from. In my experience, they are completely right about vocal fry as well as recording yourself and singing in front of a mirror. Both are things my vocal when I was a voice major for a short semester always harped on for me. Being a well-rounded musician is great advice too. I love this video and the advice in it. I don't know if they have videos on here but, I would love to see videos from Rodney Britt, Tim Storms, Gary from A Capella, and Tim Foust. Love this video and channel.

[@emmanuelcampos6920]

Please interview Avi Kaplan!!!!!Great interview btw

[@ghost-frost1253]

I am 20 and my lowest chest voice is C2 in good days without any voice lessons and i wonder if i can hit lower notes one day (sorry for my bad english am french)

[@Hitman-47]

OK, si t'es français, je me permets de te répondre. Déjà évidemment qu'avec le temps, tes cordes vocales s'usent et deviennent de plus en plus souple et donc, te permet de descendre dans les note plus graves. Évidemment, plus tu t'entraînes, mieux ce sera.

[@redlophix5670]

Hi I'm german :p

[@ayobamisax7446]

I Like The Singing. Tipe Of Bass Singing. An I'm a Huge. Fan Of It An. I'm Not a Bass. Singer Myself.

[@crashcitygames1592]

Me at 21 would be 1988. The bass singer that I would love to hear on your channel is JD Sumner. I would love to get advice from him.

[@calebcooper2841]

he been died

[@jackgolden1851]

Any chance you could get Adam Chance in on one of these?

[@nikelodeon6852]

Geoff has a deeper speaking voice than Matt but if you listen to Matt sing he truly is a basso profondo not some bass baritone like the three acapella groups. He's amazing.

[@JorgElixir]

Please, interview Avi.

[@colefountain1030]

JorgElixir Matt Fouch has tried to reach out to Avi to do an interview but has yet to get a response

[@fettmunk8865]

What was your lowest note, when you were around 14 years old Matt?

[@jakewalker271]

How long did it take y’all to sing crazy low notes chest, I’m 17 and I can’t really get past an A1 maybe a G1, on an everyday basis though I can’t get past like a C2.

[@xXNunduXx]

Well I’m also 17 and stuck at a G#2 so...

[@bestusernameever6518]

@@xXNunduXx If you're 17 and stuck at a G#2, you're likely a baritone, so it's important to work more on your tone

[@bestusernameever6518]

I have a similar range. On decent days, my lowest chest is a Bb1, and with chest-fry mix, I can go to G#1. Anything below that, or if I really want to make a powerful note that is below C2, I'd have to resort to growl or subharmonics. It takes practice, but it works, and it's what Geoff and Tim have been doing to really amp their lower range.

[@calebcooper2841]

@@bestusernameever6518 my chest range is F1 to Eb5. whats my voice type?

[@ailtonsouzadearaujojunior2210]

@@calebcooper2841 That depends on your comfortable range.

[@alexwalker8440]

Sixteen Tons galore here!

[@comically_large_chungus]

sorry I'm doing this but first edit: lmao I'm gonna be in computer engineering and you can never have too much math

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

And I was studying accounting when I started singing too. I gave up math and numbers, lol! - Matt

[@comically_large_chungus]

@@BassSingingCentralMatt I just love math

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

It’s one of the things that makes the world go round. 😁👍🏻

[@Matthewmus1c]

Can you interview Avi kaplan next?

[@colefountain1030]

Matthew Hui he’s been trying to contact Avi but hasn’t gotten a response yet.

[@jmbmusic1]

How about an interview with Elliott Robinson? He‘s one of the lowest bass singers I‘ve ever heard.

[@matthewdockray9745]

this would be cool, but I think he's a semi-retired singer now so that might be difficult :/

[@solodevguy]

Hey Matt, I am 16 years old and I'm a Filipino. I'm a fan of Geoff Castelucci and also you. I can hit a C2 clearly and it's resonant and my lowest chest is Bb1, is that a low bass voice or just a bass voice?? Btw, I'm singing in a choir so I'm trying to emulate oktavists and basso profundos at this young age. What do you think?

[@BassSingingCentralMatt]

Yeah man. Keep it up. Keep singing, practicing, exercising your voice. Everybody should make their own journey. Figure out what works for you and go after it!

[@ProdbyZwm]

Godwin Laureto that’s a low bass voice.

[@solodevguy]

@@ProdbyZwm oh i see!

[@benjaminmuller9348]

Nice man. I'm also 16 years old, and my lowest everyday note is D2-C2, and my lowest chest note was B1. I hope to get lower...can you please come back from time to time and update us? I am really curious about how much one can lower his range.

[@calebcooper2841]

@@benjaminmuller9348 my lowest chest note is E1

[@daviddotorg]

Bring on David Larson. He is super knowledgable on all bass things, and I do mean ALL

[@phatministriez3641]

Wes McKenzie where is your tip? can you please make an interview with him

[@Hitman-47]

To me, the very Master of vocal fry is Paul David Kennamer.

[@SBQDawn]

Road Trip is Great also look up the Chicken Song ! LOL I Love my ACA Boys because they don't take themselves too seriously #HomeFree and #VoicePlay are the absolute Best ! I do not want to live in a world that doesn't have these 2 groups AND #AviKaplanSolo These are the very best Human Beings that ever humaned. *chuckle Yup just making up words but I mean them !

[@hustonnagy3332]

Would you ever do an interview with avi?

[@StylezOnline]

People in their 40s - 50s really have that bass sound someone in their 20s just can’t match... Explain Avi Kaplan hitting a G#1 at 23 👀

[@kfclit1199]

Stylez It’s more a tone thing, not a range thing

[@BroJoeBass]

@@kfclit1199 Yooo dan

[@FernyBass]

I think Avi is going straight for a profundo voice when he hits his 50s.

[@kfclit1199]

Bro Joe Bass Ayeee

[@christianhenry4173]

It would be cool to do a voice interview with Barry whites son Daryl White even though he's not a singer.

[@calebcooper2841]

barry white is dead

[@christianhenry4173]

@@calebcooper2841 barry whites son is not dead. I said it would be cool to do an interview with his son Daryl white. To learn more about Barry white

[@calebcooper2841]

@@christianhenry4173 oh im sorry. Lol

[@frog7717]

daddy geoff

[@gintaras63]

You do know, that you have fans from the strange countrys like Lithuania? 🙂 and the rest of the world🙂

[@GLOCKATTACK40]

He's very good...Almost as good as Tim Foust.