Geoff Castellucci "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach

[@GeoffCastellucci]

Thank you for sharing this with your audience! There's a lot of wonderful insight here that not many folks would pick up on, it's like a mini masterclass. (And also thank you for liking it 😬)

[@marioleb4079]

So it is a G#1 at the end right?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I mean, mix giant dwarves with beards, ale and your subharmonics and it would be impossible not to love it! Thank you for always putting out amazing content!!!

[@R.Craig.Collins]

The world needs more Castellucci and Zharoff; perhaps vocalizing together... Aida comes to mind. I hope you both continue to share your music and insights

[@aqhan]

Geoff, I don't think you know how much of a positive impact you have on many of us. I used to sing bass, and I sung well, I even sung acapella solos in a front of public, but my father laughed at me and called me names and it got me off of singing for many years. You brought me back and you gave me my passion for singing back. I will never be able to repay you for that, it's priceless. Thank you!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Geoff, we are waiting on a collaboration with you, Tim and Avi, possibly covering the Nine Inch Nails song “Hurt” in a cappella! Enen finding a few other bass singers to join in on other songs as well!

[@Mr_S8an]

the way Elizabeth giggles, like a little school girl who's talking to her crush, is both adorable and hillarious at the same time.

[@ABetterLifeInc]

It is all Jeff’s fault too.

[@TheBigburcie]

A supercut of her noises could sound like a very different type of video.

[@TheTH3SS]

@@DennisKovacich they are Geoff, Jeff, Jof and Jaf.

[@terryperkinson4423]

She's delightfully female and human. Smart, funny and female. Refreshing.

[@ilkemagic7721]

@@terryperkinson4423 okay mate female we got it

[@Dan-Black]

I love how she just dissolves into giggles when Geoff holds a low, resonant note.

[@CatalepticHunter]

Yeah, watching those immediate and utterly unfiltered emotional responses are a huge part of what makes this channel so appealing. On the other hand, I think for everyone's sake we'd better keep her away from Nick Cave.

[@boester69]

Watching somebody have eargasms like this in a genuine way has something magical almost

[@steelemoonsurvival2017]

This is pretty much why I love this channel. Her honest love and reactions to these voices. And her giggles.

[@clffliese26]

@@CatalepticHunter The main reason I enjoy watching this channel is I enjoy listening to someone who knows what they're talking about and Elizabeth, definitely, knows whereof she speaks.

[@oglschmitt]

@@CatalepticHunter Agree completely on the first part, but on the second,I disagree completely. We MUST introduce her to Nick Cave! The Weeping Song perhaps?

[@RealRaynedance]

Elizabeth: "The delicacy of his high harmony here is just astonishing!" The G1 waiting a second and a half later: *_UNPAUSE ME._*

[@20TheGame09]

That beefy G1 at that. The first one is beautiful but that second one was just 😲😲😲

[@LucaVaHolla]

I can't sing the note you're gonna have to UNPAUSE ME

[@Silverwing2112]

Don't tell the elf.

[@jakeshade2693]

Waka Waka she said

[@tenspeed7711]

Panties dropping note 😏

[@charlescohen4279]

This, *this*, is what Bilbo must have heard while falling asleep. The resonance, the emotion, the single mournful string...

[@torybishop5599]

Geoff's low notes with the volume up in the headphones is like an actual brain massage.

[@jackclark1994]

till you blow your headphones.... rip to mine lol

[@petamarsh3026]

I feel the vibration everywhere when he goes subharmonic. It's such an amazing sound!

[@JaCrisspy]

And singing it with him is a vocal massage

[@richardjones9464]

Amen 😂

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

Mood xD I had full body chills listening to this, his voice is like chocolate in your ears

[@23nacho23]

J R R Tolkien wrote the lyrics . The song is in the book the hobbit. The way it is interpreted and performed with deep bass dwarf voices echoing in caves is really cool.

[@xgrahamsmith]

Yes Tolkien wrote the lyrics, but the tune was written by Neil Finn, one of New Zealand’s best songwriters noted for the 1980’s and 1990’s bands Split Enz and Crowded House.

[@klattson112]

The depth on "gold" grew an immediate beard on my face

[@freeclimb5487]

And my balls became twice as large...

[@20TheGame09]

@@freeclimb5487 that you might wanna go get checked…that sounds like elephantitis.

[@freeclimb5487]

@@20TheGame09 Naw, I rubbed one out and they shrank back to just being big. Until they filled back up again.

[@JhelleMies]

Yah the instant brown note

[@austincde]

@@JhelleMies that sent me into orbit 🤣

[@jamesmiller1495]

The man who wrote this comment on Geoff's original post is still winning the comments! This man’s voice is deeper than the mines of Moria!!!

[@Ballin4Vengeance]

It put the fucking Balrog back to sleep

[@deadlysoulz]

@@Ballin4Vengeance 😂

[@isaiahach]

i think his voice hit her......below the belt at 7:18 lol

[@tahaan99]

@@isaiahach I thought that was the 3rd time...

[@roberttiffany3322]

@@isaiahach lol I was thinking the same thing, she looked like she was enjoying it a little too much!

[@af6tf]

I did what you requested!!! We played this song on a huge sound system, full line arrays and subs on the floor. AT FULL Volume!!! The walls were vibrating. We heard rattles all over the auditorium. My job includes building and tuning big sound systems and this song is now on my list to run a "shake-down" cruise on the subs.

[@jasonmolenaar119]

I'd love to see videos of that

[@scraverX]

This might sound completely off but I think I need to try this in my car... it probably won't clearly produce the G1 (it's only a pair of 10's in a sealed chamber) bit it still might be fun

[@jackclark1994]

i wouldn't..... do you want the car to fall apart?@@scraverX

[@ronaldlebeck9577]

When he hit that low note at the end it reminded me of Gimli blowing the horn at Helm's Deep.

[@jonathanfairchild]

It sounds exactly like that!

[@thedarkness125]

He is the living embodiment of the horn of helm hammerhand! It yet rings within the deep!

[@phoenixrising2609]

Nicely put, and yeah it reminded me of that too

[@emilyrln]

Omg yes! It's so vast and kind of hollow but still full… amazing tone quality.

[@pbentle1990]

That last note almost made me shit myself

[@oglschmitt]

Who better to embody the primordial power of an ancient mountain than a man whose voice sounds like two tectonic plates rubbing together? The song also benefits from Geoff's gift for strong minimalist arrangement which gets a bit under-appreciated as people salivate over his vocal abilities. But, who better to salivate over such a voice than the Bob Ross of Bass, the Willy Wonka of Windpipes, the inimitable Battle Bard and Unicorn Goddess, Elizabeth Zharoff! That look of delight on her face is priceless! Ahhh! Is it tomorrow yet??!!

[@GeoffCastellucci]

I appreciate your appreciation! 👍

[@oglschmitt]

@@GeoffCastellucci Thanks! I appreciate your work!

[@luisnunes3863]

Good one G.L., Geoff answered you! 👍

[@oglschmitt]

@@luisnunes3863 Yeah, I marked out. He seems like a really cool dude.

[@luisnunes3863]

@@oglschmitt Certainly cool enough to just drop a nice answer to a random fan. Still many out there that wouldn't and aren't half the talent he is.

[@galahad692000]

The only thing better than hearing Geoff sing is watching Elizabeth reacting to Geoff singing. Her joy and wonder is just infectious.

[@FullMoonHowl]

Her giddy giggles at Geoff's impressive earth-deep notes just tickle me. 😆 🥰Madam, in that moment you were all of us.

[@ObiWanShinobi917]

I hope to one day find a woman who makes the same facial expressions at me, that Elizabeth does when she listens to good music.

[@Hunnibholmes]

especially her reactions to Queensryche.

[@rararnanan7244]

Elizabeth is able to go through 40 different facial expressions in 60 seconds. Incredible, really.

[@justinscott1691]

Sorry mate but I think God broke the mold after making this one and he probably shed a tear as well.

[@mikesemus9773]

Indeed, she has an amazingly expressive face, it's just bliss watching her

[@coryburt6264]

If she were my partner, I'd terrified over what expression I might get if I ever disappointed her.

[@ChicagoDB]

When the Dwarves went as deep as Geoff, they woke the Balrog...Durin's Bane!

[@thisisabcoates]

Underrated comment

[@gmhchaos]

Lmao

[@artano2582]

Very under rated lol

[@tatewakinew]

Maybe not the balrog yet but definitely a dragon.

[@unwesen]

He sang too greedily and too deep?

[@ironhelix306]

In the book The Hobbit, Tolkein described the the dwarves pulling out violins, large violins as big as them (so probably cellos) flutes, a drum and Thorien had a harp. The simple instrumental fits perfectly with what Tolkein was going for imo.

[@pouncepounce7417]

violins simple?

[@ThorsShadow]

@@pouncepounce7417 Yes. Violins are simple. You, know, as opposed to electric guitars, that need to be amplified and have the advantages and complexity (complexity as opposed to simplicity) of modern technology behind.

[@pouncepounce7417]

@@ThorsShadow building an violin is not simple, that is wood high tech. You need to know how to do it or you end with noises that make you skin crawl

[@silversamurai0267]

@@pouncepounce7417 It would be simple for dwarves and elves. Dwarves are known for extreme expert craftmanship, and elves have all the time in the world to figure it out. It would be a thousand times easier for them to make a violin than it would be for humans, and therefore, considered simple.

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

@@pouncepounce7417 not really, that was my dads first job while in highschool back in 1960. once you're shown how its not really that hard after.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

There is just something about low voices that just resonates with people. (Pun very much intended). High notes are for your ears to hear. Low notes are for your heart to hear.

[@jackclark1994]

nah, they're for your bones to feel. :D

[@Nissardpertugiu]

It depends how high notes are made though

[@petamarsh3026]

When I hear good subharmonics they make my skin crawl and my knees go weak. It causes a physical reaction. This is why I love traditional Nordic music because so much of it is bass/subharmonic and it carries so much emotion

[@smallbeginning2]

That makes SO MUCH SENSE to me because I'm hard of hearing. I don't get ASMR or anything. I hate high notes. This stuff shivers my timbers crazily. So good.

[@dustinkeier9176]

I love the comment on the original video that says Geoff doesn't have vocal cords, he has tectonic plates... 😊

[@LassieGal]

Perfect.

[@LoretakersGamingRoom]

I love her giggling. You can see how this is golden ale running down her ears.

[@theonekeanu8920]

This is such a under-rated comment.

[@twistedoperator4422]

I mean his voice is perfect

[@jboy_100sings4]

The “gold” G1 is a subharmonic, so is the boat horn at the beginning. “There shadows lay” is in chest, it’s much meatier, Geoff commented on this.

[@Ringohulk777]

That's a good way of explaining it. I usually use "Is it a burp or a frog?" 😂

[@paulcooper8929]

Never heard Geoff before but goodness he has a phenomenal bass voice. The arrangement is off the chart. Minimalist doesn't ever mean lack of depth and the strings take it to another level with those harmonics. Old world, spiritual.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Geoff is a pure beast, Paul. I am a bass singer and when I discovered him, I was blown away. He sings mostly in a thick baritone register, then drops down into low 2nd and higher 1st octave to remind you he is a true bass; followed by drops below A1 to remind you he is a contrabass. Then, he follows that up with runs higher than many tenors can reach.

[@paulcooper8929]

@@johndeeregreen4592 I totally agree, I was quite shocked by his range and I am fascinated and eager to hear more from this amazing guy.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

@@paulcooper8929, he is also with an acappella group called Voiceplay. These are even more remarkable arrangements, since every sound is made with the human voice.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@paulcooper8929 dude's insanely talented, like John Deere Green said he's part of an Acapella group called Voiceplay and they're good, i recommend Oogie Boogie's Song if you want to focus on Geoff.

[@Sincyn241]

And I really appreciate that he jokes and wears costumes and doesn’t take himself so seriously that he can’t play around. So many of the videos especially with voice play if you watch them multiple times you can see this wonderful skit like interaction between him and the other vocalist where you can tell that they’ve really chosen to incorporate quite a bit more fun and sort of winks to the audience. Just overall fun, but amazing, performances.

[@maeco7]

I cannot tell you how many times I've listened to this cover since it came out! This made my Tolkien-loving heart extremely happy. Geoff did something truly amazing with this one.

[@petamarsh3026]

Tolkien would be proud

[@johnbrock8105]

I love how she melts at the low notes! We get a nose crinkle as well.

[@brucemaguire2757]

Never before have I encountered anyone that can sing so low and maintain it and make it a melody. I’m very impressed with him and the group. I look forward to more from them

[@RiylanCorma]

What group?

[@brucemaguire2757]

It was before I realized he had copy’s of himself singing

[@RiylanCorma]

@@brucemaguire2757 Ah, ok. I was hoping he was actually in a group. Always looking for new music. ;)

[@guilhermesilveiramaiademen4848]

@@RiylanCorma It may be a little too late, but he is part of Voiceplay, but I think they don't have original music just awesome covers mostly a capella.

[@markieman64]

I'm not just saying this, but you really are the gold standard for music react channels. You add so much to the experience of watching a video like this. I find it little wonder that Geoff mentioned that he'd noticed this going up on his patreon.

[@jamescurfman3284]

He holds that last note long enough, you can hear some minor variation; that's his heartbeat interfering with his lung capacity. Just AMAZING! He's every bit the earth-shaker that Tim Foust is.

[@joyfulyes]

Yes he is, and there's also a sweetness and, if possible, a ~kindness~ in his voice (and appearance) that I think is very rare. Nowadays so much of the entertainment produced has a hard edge and/or is very processed. Simplicity, sincerity, and wholesomeness are so wonderful to still find.

[@BadGirlFan]

"He could be the top singer in a boyband." Have you seen VoicePlay's "Boybands in 5 minutes"? It's gold, so well made in every way :D

[@Ringohulk777]

So funny

[@rhenliz1]

I love the music from LOTR and the Hobbit movies. Within the first 30 seconds of hearing them sing I had my breath taken away and tears came to my eyes immediately. Holy cow... just wow.

[@michaelbeelby1995]

You and me both.....I even started re reading ( for the umpteenth time) the books....I first read them at about age 10 through 12.......30+ years on and very few, if any, stories have had such a visceral impact on me.....You said it best...'Holy cow...just wow'

[@markconnolly3156]

It's just one guy singing btw. Even more mind blowing 🤯 🤣

[@TC-vq6yz]

Listening to Geoff sing is a real ASMR experience.

[@capp00]

Around mid-fall, when my allergies kick into high gear, I get what Phoebe called, the "sexy phlegm" and my voice gets much deeper than normal. I tell ya, shower-time singing sounds great (in my head, I can't sing). This is one of the songs I sing. lol. Also, your shear giddiness and giggling over the eargasm notes was fun to watch :)

[@ScryptarPlaysGames]

that's not how you scare zombies away... nice to see men of culture flock to this channel ;-)

[@capp00]

@@ScryptarPlaysGames We don't scare them away, we pop some heads and keep singing. :)

[@matthewtucker1699]

I attempt these bassy songs in the shower with my morning voice, what I wouldn't do to sound like that all day

[@Sincyn241]

Me, too! My coworkers laugh because I either sound like Barry White (or mid-range bass Geoff) or Minnie Mouse on helium. There’s no on between. Remember that Geico commercial with the helium truck accident? Yeah, that’s me.

[@Grover91]

Same here with the sex phlegm. I get a sweet spot at the end of a cold where my wife says I sound like Barry White and I can get weirdly low. But it only lasts a day at most though. I'd love to sound like that the whole time.

[@bi1iruben]

Others commented admirably about Geoff Castelluci's stunning performance, so this is a comment of appreciation for your analysis & response. Your reviews always insightful and brings a greater appreciation of both the mechanics of singing and the artistic choices being made. That’s not to mention the joie de vivre of enjoying performances - thank you.

[@oglschmitt]

I'll echo you on that. She examines everything; music, vocals, lyrics and the connections and relations between them. And she shares her knowledge in a way that is so fun, charming, and joyful. It does enhance one's appreciation of a song or an artist while putting a smile on your face as well.

[@helengraves7850]

I'm trying to learn Italian, and one thing I absolutely couldn't get was the "a" sound. Then I watched the analysis here of Pavarotti singing "Nessun Dorma." The explanation of the Italian "a" was exact - it's at the back, on the roof of the mouth. Problem solved.

[@Pit_Wizard]

When he sings "There shadows *lay*" and hits that note I swear to god it sounds like a tuba! Like it has exactly the same timbre as a tuba. Just mindblowing.

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

Loved this: Geoffs really deep bits sounded a bit like the horn of Helms Deep being blown by Gimli, especially at the end. And what a perfect song for his voice …

[@analg-zik7560]

Look how exited she is! That's so cute to see someone that exited on a subject that the person love, you can see litle sparks in her eyes :D

[@Totlethegreat]

She looks like she needs a cigarette after listening to this

[@lizwildcatmunro2460]

I’m here because Geoff Castellucci sent me via his Patreon

[@cynthiaross9438]

That makes at least two of us!

[@tschlaak]

Me three

[@fortheloveduck]

Me Four 😂

[@christinadowdican3268]

@@fortheloveduck five

[@DarkArwen929]

6

[@pattiehicks7673]

So she is secretly a real-life elf, right? I mean how could she not be! A really pretty modern-day elf with the coolest nerdy laugh!

[@Hunlover123601]

whens the last time you saw her ears? 😇

[@N1c0l3.D]

It's crazy how I know he can sing extremely low yet it still shocks and surprises me when he does. He's amazing. Great Video. 🥰🙏

[@KJAbbott]

I adore watching your response and reaction! I am absolutely mesmerized by Geoff's voice and his presentation! My entire being is vibrating with JOY! I just watched your interview with Geoff and thoroughly enjoyed the interactions between you. Wow! Wow! Wow! I was singing with a large choir and had the opportunity over the years to sing Soprano 1 & 2, Alto 1 & 2, then to my great pleasure I joined the tenors, singing both 1 & 2 with some baritone. The resonance in the body is so incredible to feel. I am in awe! Thank you so much, Elizabeth! Thank you so much, Geoff!

[@tishalloween6696]

As a huge Tolkien fan this freakin blew my mind. This guy is amazing, I love how he kept the Middle Earth and Dwarven feel basically kept it loyal and true to the world of Tolkien. Brilliant Brilliant job, Geoff 👏👏👏💗

[@brucejones950]

"🎵... Our long forgotten ⤵️🎶gold." Oh crap, he just woke the Balrog! I'm glad you have Orcrist, but I think you'll need your Shardblade!😁

[@patheddles4004]

I love your insightful analysis, but even more I love your transcendent joy..

[@lukeroe3434]

That G1 at around 14:00 you pointed it out was full chest voice, incredibly resonant and powerful. He hit a subharmonic G1 previously so I can see how you’d think it was a sub too

[@xooperz]

Does he start the song with "Far over" with D1-F1-G1 or D2-F2-G2? Because that sounds way lower than the G at the beginning. Sorry I'm bad at hearing octaves

[@lukeroe3434]

@@xooperz he starts with D2-F2-G2 👍🏻

[@xooperz]

@@lukeroe3434 yeah I was wondering about that since she mentioned G1 at the beginning. Thanks

[@llywyllngryffyn8053]

I just love how much she Geeks out and goes giddy for the deep notes :)

[@ChevySpeedAddict]

As a very low bass, I appreciate this in so many ways. I sang in my university chorus back in college and the instructor was impressed with my depth into the lower octaves and overall range. It's so awesome to have us basses get some love!

[@stellanhughes2549]

How low does your chest voice go?

[@ChevySpeedAddict]

@@stellanhughes2549 not sure about now, but when I was in university chorus, I could go down to A1 comfortably

[@stellanhughes2549]

@@ChevySpeedAddict Awesome, I can get A1 but not comfortably haha

[@ChevySpeedAddict]

@@stellanhughes2549 that's awesome though! Anything in the 1 octave or lower is impressive. I'd love to "refurbish" my voice and see if I still have that flexibility. I haven't practiced in years.

[@saulsj2717]

This way of singing reminds me of Bulgarian Orthodox monks singing in basso profondo. Haunting and beautiful.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, this is my first time listening to this song, and Geoff's performance was amazing. The hummed melody intro was elaborate and of haunting beauty, and his deep bass vocals and tenor voice were incredible. This was an outstanding arrangement! Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@Rosannasfriend]

Watch the scene in the hobbit where they sang this song. It is spine tingling chilling!

[@teresaritter1631]

Geoff is all talent!! And I love how you get all giggly when you react to His music (or voiceplay!) This song is amazing, haunting and beautiful!

[@antonylee5089]

She is honestly so beautiful, she could be a Disney character... watching her facial expressions, her excitement, is unbelievably cute especially when she melts at his voice. She has a contagious smile 😃

[@94e88]

What you described at 14:00 was a basic throat bass/kargyraa, where both folds are utilized to produce a lower sum pitch. Subharmonics don't require the false chords as the true folds go "out of sync". They adopt a 3/2 relationship in terms of vibration(for the first subharmonic anyway) where one fold vibrates for example at 100hz and the second fold at 66hz and produce a sum pitch(33hz, a C0) one octave below the chest note, which in this case would be C1 or 66hz . This effect can be achieved multiple times, some can sing even 4 subharmonics "at the same time", but mainly you'll hear the fundamental and the lowest summed pitch as the most prominent sounds.

[@adelucas4824]

The look of sheer pleasure on your face when Geoff hit's those low notes. I'm a man and even I melt and go weak as soon as he growls 😂

[@chillneophite8863]

Geoff is a great entertainer, not only a great singer.

[@oglschmitt]

Agreed. He seems like a pretty normal dude, but when it's time to get into character, dude commits.

[@CarlTSpeak]

For the lower voiced baritone this song is great to rate your hangover after a heavy night. If you can get close to that G1 and aren't a basso profundo you probably had a good night.

[@jedinxf7]

truuueee

[@Magere-Kwark]

It's a very strange feeling when there is a complete stranger on the internet who describes you and your Saturday morning routine perfectly.

[@saxrendell]

absolutely incredible work

[@visiorp9825]

At 2:20 he sings with subharmonics a G1 At 14:14 it is his normal chestvoice, also G1 And at 19:20 Geoff uses the growl technique (G1)

[@dscott3421]

really, let's all be honest - who's listening to Elizabeth's reaction/analysis vids just for her wonderful and colorful personality? and shouldn't that map on the wall be Middle Earth? Thanks for your work, E, as always I love your presentation AND your obvious skill with music detail.

[@Matthewrents]

So he hits the G1 in three different ways. The first being subharmonic, the second being chest fry, and the third is a low growl note, similar to how Tim Foust did his low note with Peter on this cover

[@joyfulyes]

Someone said this recording is a half step lower than the one with Foust. If so, I think that's funny.

[@lapislazuli2896]

I don't think the last one is a growl. Sounds to me like chest, just with a little more "umph" if you know what I mean

[@lapislazuli2896]

@@joyfulyes that's true. But it wouldn't have been a problem for Tim to do it half a step lower

[@alexwalker8440]

I don't think I have ever seen you so immersed into a song, absorbing and enjoying each and every part of it! Geoff is such a master! And somehow getting even better! 🔥🌟💖

[@bastiaanvanommen8497]

His low note on the word ‘ lay’ was a chest note, the first one was subharmonic :)

[@Renegadejeremy]

As someone with a deep voice, this is my favorite breakdown you’ve dome

[@robertleath438]

Oh Elizabeth, you have GOT to react to Voiceplay's Hoist the Colors. It's their best cover ever!

[@troyclayton9981]

Everything voice play does and everything Geoff does with his solo work is orchestrated beautifully and perfectly,. The details in everything they do are amazing. Geoff's wife helps a lot she should get mentioned heaps as well, she deserves it,. Even the families of voice play should get credit for the things they do as well. These guys are the best acapella group I've seen, Geoff's solo work in everything is powerful and inspirational,.

[@Gretchen_G]

I really like seeing how intently you're listening to the song. You have such an expressive face, and your enthusiasm and appreciation for the music comes across so well. I'm glad you don't feel the need for silly exaggerated facial expressions like some reactors do. The genuineness here is refreshing and very much appreciated. (Also, that was really nice of you to give Kathy a shout-out. She definitely does deserve a lot of credit!)

[@sirkat344]

Somebody-"Ok, we need 4 guys for an acapella performance". Geoff- "Hold me mead, mate." WOW!! Did NOT see this coming. So incredibly cool.

[@cynthiaross9438]

Check out his other "solo" works. It's the same quartet. ;)

[@sirkat344]

@@cynthiaross9438 I honestly had never heard of him before Elizabeth talked about him. That's a funny bit by him, quite the talent. Thanks for the suggestion, think I will do that. :D

[@hillbillynurse7212]

@@cynthiaross9438 His version of "16 Ton" makes me question whether it's my favorite or the original Tennessee Ernie Ford. Most times the one a person hears first is their favorite, but Geoff's cover is definitely as good as the original

[@cynthiaross9438]

@@hillbillynurse7212 I know right? His take on "House of the Rising Sun" just destroyed the Animals' version.

[@leechowning2712]

We have started calling this the Geoffett.

[@danashumway7090]

The pure elation and passion that you have for music as the art form that it is never fails to bring me joy. Thank you for the video. Never stop being who you are because you are amazing. God bless.

[@sarakruse3294]

That "daaaaaay" was jam packed with 100x the dread one would think a children's story would have. Yet, it is totally appropriate for that song, for Thorin, for their history.... dang.... it gave me chills. It's the exact note horror movies use in their score to denote dread... it's genius. Daybreak for the dwarves at this moment wasn't joyous. They were embarking in a suicide mission to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. Great arrangement!

[@halouniverse7334]

How you 'geek out' is absolutely fantastic. It shows the genuine enjoyment in your passion. Everyone should be finding that hobby that gets them to geek out where no amount of time is every enough... always wanting more. :)

[@Pitty212on]

this is by far the best cover of misty mountains!

[@rickieodem488]

Geoff outdid himself in all aspects of this video, it is absolutely my favorite video on KZbin now. Great review and appreciation of Geoff's creativity and hard work!

[@WhisperingPeace]

May be my most favorite of her videos ever! From the very beginning, and all throughout, she is an absolute adorable and giggyliscious joy! Delicious music that stimulates all parts of her being. Goodness, could she be any more endearingly adorable than in this video! 😊❤️🤗

[@pharmacymg]

So glad I stumbled across this review. Geoff is not just "ear candy" he is quite nice eye candy as well! Nice to see someone else react to him like I do ;) LOVE everything I've ever heard him do.

[@paulrobertson2099]

I can't wait for this one! Been waiting for it since Geoff uploaded it. The low G in full chest on the word "lay" is insane !

[@Mirauch3gal]

The covers of this song by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Clamavi de Profundis are also fantastic! Clamavi de Profundis' version of The Song of Durin is great as well!

[@The_Cranky_Painter]

While it's not bass, it's fantasy, and I desperately want to see her react to Wind Rose: Diggy Diggy Hole. Just because of how awesomely absurd it is!

[@guybrushthreepwood1519]

I actually forgot that that was a thing. I recall the first time I saw the Wind Rose version and it is so super fun you just have to enjoy it. Also they have that whole Dwarf thing down pat, which is awesome in and of itself :)

[@oglschmitt]

Just saw that video. Totally down with E reacting to it!

[@nlu17]

Wind rose writes songs based off the silmarilian, you can see it more with their song to erabor

[@kredonystus7768]

Or the original because it's non-musicians singing it. Or both to compare and contrast.

[@kredonystus7768]

@@nlu17 it's not their original. It's a cover.

[@stacyhuff8108]

I found your channel recently and I've been obsessed ever since. This analysis is one of my favorites now. I appreciate your boundless joy and love of music! I so appreciate that you never tear down or criticize - we can just come here to appreciate!

[@jamesdcheney13]

I absolutely love the way you giggle when you here Geoff's bass notes. When I first heard this song I knew I needed to hear your reaction. You have such amazing insight. Thank you for making this!

[@nealdolphin]

Watching you impart amazing vocal wisdom while bubbling like a little girl is adorable.

[@jared6763]

Now you need to do his new one, "HOUSE OF THE RISING SON".

[@chrislangford1265]

I pulled out my spectrum analyzer for that last note, and it showed a relatively large peak at 49Hz (G1). There was no lower peak, but that could be a deficit of my subwoofer's capabilities, rather than his voice!

[@justlookin2]

Wow! I've listened to this many times but your reaction is the best I've ever seen! You're truly intune. Geoff has amazed time and time again!

[@cl3v3rg1rl3]

Her entire reaction from about 7:08 to 7:49 was me, and is me, every time I hear this song.

[@tahaan99]

The reaction all guys wish to give their ladies.

[@sprumf]

I mean you’re talking about him extending his range… what he does in voiceplay’s next song is… well, how do I put it, it changes the game in his territory of things.

[@KaaSerpent]

It brings me great joy to see you having the same reactions I did when I first heard this. Geoff is a BEAST, no matter what register. :)

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Thank you for an absolutely delightful response and analysis. As a fellow geek who also grew up on the Hobbit and such, this song (in addition to being wonderfully and impressively sung) brings back so many memories. Thank you for sharing it here.

[@scullyfan6]

The look on Elizabeth's face makes it look like Geoff's voice is doing all kinds of things to her body in this reaction 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I fully laughed out loud because my body does the same damn thing!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willardroad]

I laughed so hard, I almost peed myself! I mean, it helps that I'm a little baked, but still.....

[@scullyfan6]

@@willardroad honestly I laughed so hard, I was like "Hoo boy if only I had a partner (Geoff ISN'T Elizabeth's partner I should add!) who could do things like that to me with just their voice!" 😂😂😂😂

[@KenZ0e]

The level range of Geoff Castellucci ('s voice) is only rivaled by the range of emtions portrayed in Elizabeth eyes/eyebrows while she's doing these reaction videos. I love it

[@fotojt79]

Honestly his voice is doing things to my body. :D He's incredible.

[@cynthiaross9438]

I saw him perform live. Yes, yes it does. For starters....you know when you're at a concert and they crank the bass until the bass guitar makes your rib cage vibrates? Yeah. He can do that to an audience too.

[@jackclark1994]

why do you think she made the face and squirmies she did? lol

[@Financial_mistakes101]

When she paused right before the “their shadows lay” I literally YELLED NOOOOOOO

[@KirbyPooh]

Thank you for reacting to Geff, Jeff, Jeph, and Geoff, one of the best bass quartets out there!

[@SpectreSpook]

Just once in my life I want someone to look at me like you look at good vocalists. The passion is so clear.

[@monicareginalopescavalcant1516]

Oh, finally I found this analysis. Great! I love Geoff's voice, I'm his fan and admire his enormous talent. This song and the way he sings it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. He sings it with his friends of Voiceplay too and it's so beautiful as this solo version. But it seems that version just exist as a short. I didn' t see complete. I cry everytime I hear that short version too.

[@MCastleberry1980]

Ok, the second I heard this a little while back I hoped you'd come across it, dude has an almost unnervingly deep voice lol

[@christinestromberg4057]

That slow beat brings to mind trudging over the misty mountains. Very clever. Brilliant analysis and love how you get so giggly. :)

[@Mathilda-nr5fj]

Amazing to witness both geoffs singing and Elizabeth's reaction always brings a smile to my face. If you haven't already you should check out his headless horseman cover its amazing not just his voice but his video production is top notch!

[@phrog5471]

3:25 does anyone else notice that the harmony here is so perfect that there's a false F4 in the background. It's insanely faint but it's definately there and that in my opinion is the coolest thing in this entire song. Harmonies like that are incredibly difficult and my choir has only achieved that once

[@wondertim0]

It's really difficult to decide which I love the most in this video, the original song, Geoff's voice & adaptation, Elizabeth's enthusiasm & reaction on nerdy stuff or her insightful analysis, reaction and enthusiasm on voise & music. Well, those are few reasons I follow The Charismatic Voice

[@виталийлео-ф2ы]

Geoff certainly one of the best bass singers I ever heard

[@Arzie81]

We're going on an adventure! Oh, and Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold is Country Roads for Dwarves.

[@WolfHreda]

How dare you be this correct?!

[@coryhardwick7308]

Can’t think of a more perfect person to cover this.

[@mikemuller59405]

Today was my first time hearing this low version, and blown away is an understatement. I wasnt even sure some of those really low ones were real. Then I found this channel and WOW. The passion for the music, the knowledge, pure excitement😍

[@drothberg3]

Some of the first Charismatic Voice videos I watched were Geoff Castellucci reactions, and I think they are my favorites. The giggles of delight are fantastic.