Geoff Castellucci "Monster Mash" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

This video has me excited. Not only do I love dressing up for Halloween, but the music around this holiday makes me giddy. Enter Geoff Castellucci and his super low vocals singing the iconic "Monster Mash" first released in 1962 by Bobby Pickett. This has been on my list for a very long time, and I wanted to release this as close to the holiday as I could.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Geoff Castellucci performing "Monster Mash" for the first time.
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Performed by Geoff Castellucci - Words and Music by Bobby "Borris" Pickett
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@ПавелСвободный-ь8и]

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[@corneliusantonius3108]

Elvis Presley had a bass in his background singers.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

I think you would like Voice Plays Daddy Sang Bass. The end is really cool and touching. Plus they have some really silly parts in it.

[@mattiabartoli1199]

Listen rain of castamere pleaseee

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

You wondered about the "Transylvania Twist." That song was included on the "Monster Mash" album. Also, if you look at the original video without the words, you can see his wife twitch a couple of times. Another thing, you didn't finish the video. There was a bit more music after the screen went black.

[@pamtaylor989]

"No, don't be over! 😢" Every Geoff fan every time 😆

[@Melisendre]

The best thing on you tube is you can watch it over and over again like I did.

[@pamtaylor989]

@@Melisendre True, and don't we just!

[@pamtaylor989]

Thank you, Elizabeth. I do love your excellent analysis

[@ShinobiShane]

That was so genuine too ❤️

[@oglschmitt]

Geoff is definitely becoming a modern day Thurl Ravenscroft. This is a classic song and Geoff elevates it with fun, creativity, and a voice which can sound like a gentle breeze or rumbling thunder. It was only a matter of time before this caught the eyebrows of Mrs. Zharoff and I foresee her face getting quite the workout as she manages to fit a detailed analysis in between fits of giggling.

[@luisnunes3863]

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[@oglschmitt]

@@luisnunes3863 LOL! Epic! 10/10

[@davidrosoff3228]

Who the heck is Thurl Ravenscroft?

[@oglschmitt]

@@davidrosoff3228 He was an actor and bass singer active 1939 to 2005. He voiced tony the tiger fir five decades and sang the classic "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" song. Geoff actually lists him as an influence.

[@Warlocke000]

@@davidrosoff3228 Thurl's voice is also featured in many Disney productions, including the theme park attractions. Notably, his voice (and face) is featured in the Haunted Mansion at Disney.

[@Gretchen_G]

"No, don't be over!" 😄 My thoughts exactly. Also, I think Geoff mentioned that the detuned piano was in the background for a lot of the song. I'd never really noticed it since there's so much else going on.

[@ChrisHaar]

Voiceplay "Halo theme" is another greet one. Geoff drops his lowest recorded note in that one.

[@Naggie_]

I sincerely agree. I'd like to see Elizabeth trying to find that low note on her keyboard :) And Geoff hits it twice in that song. Those are amazing B0s. Eli and Caesar hits some stunning high notes as well. And the dedication at the end is just heartwarming for a lot of us nerds. It's one of their best ones. I stand by your recommendation.

[@Genthar]

Just a note on the Halo theme for Elizabeth: Not only is it an amazing video, it’s also a tribute to one of the Voiceplay crew. It’s worth watching it all the way through.

[@hugobasilio1303]

​@@Naggie_Geoff hit some 2 sustained B0's in their new song of Vahalla Calling cover, as well.😏😏😏😏 They are 3 at all, the last one was short. Definitely a very good one!!!😉

[@Astrogeek61]

The first “weird tool” is an old “Brace and Bit”, which is essentially a hand drill for woodworking. You brace the round pad against your chest and put your weight on the tool while turning it to drill into wood. It was usually used with large spiral bits. The second tool (at “my electrodes”) is also an old hand drill.

[@rubroken]

I was an apprentice lineman in the early 80's. Imagine being 40 feet up on a pole and using that brace & bit to drill holes for cross arms.

[@billparrish4385]

@@rubroken Or for that matter, 40 feet up on an elevated platform in a lightning storm, next to a patchwork cadaver, shouting at the top of your lungs, "LIFE!!!" But I digress.... :)

[@rubroken]

@@billparrish4385 Bill, it took me a minute to figure out what you were saying in your comment.......over the top, funny AND awesome

[@billparrish4385]

@@rubroken 😎

[@elizabethhostetter1946]

what's scary to me is that i realised that the old hand drill i've seen in my dad's garage somewhere . . . probably with the apple-peeler . . .

[@JeromeMoisand]

Geoff and Kathy's video is absolutely amazing in every possible respect. I didn't think anything could top my level of enjoyment when seeing it. But then Elizabeth comes in with her incredible mix of articulate knowledge/analysis and her genuine delight when discovering the piece. And my level of enjoyment shot up even higher!! Geoff, Kathy, Elizabeth, you guys totally made my day...

[@Tiger5672]

J-none came back with VoicePlay and they did an amazing cover of "Friends on the other side" from Princess and the Frog

[@unluckydiablo9502]

Yes! Its so good!

[@kimsmeltzer6083]

so good to see J again! so much crazy-good!

[@catwhowalksbyhimself]

@The Gaming Paladin I thought the mask was great.

[@catwhowalksbyhimself]

@The Gaming Paladin It's supposed to? It's a mask that is supposed to be made out of bones, so yes it is 3d. This is how masks are supposed to work.

[@gregsteele806]

@@catwhowalksbyhimself It's face paint in the original, so the jutting out is a little jarring.

[@StephanieGraham0129]

This is one of my favorites that Geoff has done. When he filmed the choreography, he did it at half-speed so when it was replayed it had the jerky effect you see in the final video. This was actually the 2nd take of the video. He had to reshoot it because the first one was a mini horror film (his own words). We all love that Kathy made an appearance in this one and they make a great creepy couple! Loved your reaction on this. Hope you plan on reacting to Friends on the Other Side from VoicePlay featuring J-None.

[@claudinyolguin28]

He showed a clip of said " horror film " on his patreon, and it indeed scary. Not sure I'd be able to see the whole video if they had continued with the first take.

[@DennisKovacich]

I’ve read that the dancing was done at 70% speed instead of half speed. But whatever the actual number, she’s the only reactor I’ve seen catch that it looked sped up.

[@mikedixon1824]

The jerkiness effect looks very much like what VP used in Grim Grinning Ghosts. I wondered if they were dropping or adding frames but altering the frame rated sounds plausible as well.

[@jinsei3468]

I actually have one that was left in my house by the previous owners lol

[@randiskye4444]

"...Dracula and his sonnnn." "That was delightful." If I was stupid enough to have been sipping my water at the time, it would have become a fountain. I hope you listen to this a few more times. There are so many layers built in. He just keeps raising the bar for himself and we all love his efforts. I always get so much enjoyment and insight from your reactions, and I love how positive you always are.

[@kyokonightstorm5844]

The casual "Oh, I guess I'll put my book away now" in the beginning of the song. I feel that on a deep emotional level.

[@ewrekzz7360]

I learned a new musical term today; "stupid low". Thanks for this Elizabeth. You are a delight as always.

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

I have to tell you, I don't usually care for singers/vocal coach chatter during reactions, but you are such a delight to watch. You can tell how much you delight and adore it and that comes across in your excitement. So fun to watch!

[@jordynjensen3031]

Thank you for always reacting the way I think everyone should react to Geoff!!

[@DSKim-ej5uf]

While holding a guitar in my arms and drinking a hot Americano, I looked out the window and comfortably watched your videos on my small phone. I think I was bewitched by the algorithm. The quality is good and the best. How did your channel have such a wonderful talent that is full of strange charms unique to your videos? You have the ability to make the moment wonderful and attractive. Your video is a good video and I think you are a talented person. I have no doubts that you will do well. I have been so complicated and tired, but I thank you for comforting me. thank you. I am amazed at the excellence of your skills and thank you for taking the time to melt my heart warmly because of your sincerity and hard work in watching the video. I looked up and it was your video. In the dawn sky, the star you see from under the sky is so beautiful and I am so thankful that it adds to the enchantment. I can feel how much time and effort you put in. I would like to give you my heartfelt praise and support for your channel to gradually develop into a very large channel. I'm trying to play. I want to play guitar while listening to the sounds of birds touching my heart while flying in the autumn sky. It feels like you put a lot of effort into making a better video. Even in the world, there are many things that can be comforted even in the hardships. A blue landscape is seen by the window today, which gives us a lot of excitement.

[@lordgenerias]

Geoff always has me just in a state of "duuude". Amazement and surprise as he goes from a range one knows a human can do to dragging up notes from the very mantle of the Earth, and awe when he hits those notes from the planet's *core!*

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

Why yes, I went to listen to it in it's entirety after about the third pause because you were going back over the same section so much and stopping in the same place to add even more to the analysis... Of course, that is what you do and everything you were saying was awesome, but I finally had to pause and go through the whole song and come back to your analysis because the suspense was Killing me!! LOL Hearing the whole song from start to finish gave me the framework (and anticipation) to really get into everything you were telling us about the styles and incredible artistry involved in making this! Love the genuine excitement when Geoff does his vocal gymnastics! Also, I am pretty sure the whole thing was filmed at about half speed and then sped up to normal which gave those quick snappy movements to the "chorus" and was just barely noticeable with Geoff's movements being just the barest hint of more "drawn out" looking and yet seeming to be "normal". Definitely gave it a really cool vibe... and the end, LOL with the center "Geoff" being the wolfman maybe? He was doing a sort of "scratching behind the ear" thing as they were waving the two dancers out. Excellent touches!

[@BarronessM]

The dance moves the three standing Geoffs do are tribute to the classic movie monsters. Frankenstein (arms out), Wolfman (howling at the moon), Dracula (behind his cape) and The Mummy (arms crossed wrapped in bandages. The three standing Geoffs are Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein's monster... Sitting Geoff is Dr Frankenstein

[@H1012D]

I love the subtle evolution of the dance throughout the song as well!

[@danuttall]

Dracula hiding behind his cape came from Ed Wood and Plan 9 from Outer Space. Bela Lagosi was playing a vampire (Dracula?) in that turkey and had filmed all his close-up work with his lines, but the longer range shots had yet to be done when Lagosi died (thankfully not on-set). So Ed asked his chiropractor to take over the role, but that man was quite a bit taller and thinner than Lagosi and did not look that much like him, so Ed just told him to cover his face with the cape to hid the differences. And so was hatched this meme.

[@theloneranger8725]

@@danuttall Thanks for the interesting anecdote on the movie. For the record, Bela's name was actually Bela Lugosi, and along with Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Lon Chaney, Jr., Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing, he was one of the major horror film actors for decades.

[@nathanberrigan9839]

And they do an "oooo" like a howl during the Wolfman part.

[@rickdeleon7386]

That slashing motion looks like another Wolfman move.

[@cathylarcher291]

I heard this just last month. I remember when the original came out. Geoff led to Voice Play and then to this chanel. A wonderful slide down the rabbit hole.

[@billparrish4385]

I LOVE your reaction to this, Elizabeth! I believe the jerky dance quality was Geoff playing the track at a slower speed and dancing normally to that, then playing back each monster in his 'patch' of the video speeded up to this current speed (the visual equivalent of how they did Alvin and the Chipmunks voices). Also, the 4 basic dance moves that got more elaborate as it went on, were Frankenstein's monster (arms out), Wolfman (arms back claws up), Dracula (arm in front of face as if holding a cape), the Mummy (arms wrapped around torso). The 3 dancers were Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein's monster. And (bad dad pun alert) the out-of-tune piano tones at the end accompanied Wolfman in the middle scratching at his 'für elise'.... (Sorry! And I was doing so well.) Love your channel, thanks for your adorable reactions!

[@roguered706]

I know I'm super late to the discussion but I had to see if any else had picked up on the classic monster moves! So many layers to Geoff's video that make it amazing!

[@frasergavin418]

Hello Elizabeth. The tool is a carpenter s brace and bit .before electric drills .I have watched this a dozen times and still watch the dancing, he's brilliant as are you.

[@Alex-zi1nb]

he does such a good job with each character and interacting and emoting. on top of the insane singing and song composition, etc. geoff is a mad lad

[@leonapage]

Yay!!! So glad you reviewed this one!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, I loved this performance. As a child, I remember hearing Bobby Pickett's song every Halloween in the late '60s/early '70s, and Geoff's rendition was the perfect re-imagining of this iconic song. Geoff did an amazing job arranging, producing, editing this video, and it was fun to see his wife, Kathy, making her video debut. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

You're welcome Kirby! It's really incredible how Geoff does it. Thank you for the support always! ❤

[@tracyz9155]

Thanks for pointing out all of those interesting musical tidbits. I enjoy your reactions

[@caitysams5558]

Another amazing video!! Always love your reactions. If you look real closely, when Geoff drops the D1 on "son", Kathy flinches.

[@YeAuldGrump]

Thank you for this! I just went through Geoff's entire list, time enjoyably spent.

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Wheee!!!!! I'm so glad you did this one! Thank you for bringing such glee to the reaction. :) I also really enjoyed Geoff's use of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in d Minor as the backdrop for the "la-la-la" in the opening. I would say that we have a Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster as the backing "dancers". They are mostly doing the moves of the classic monsters (Drac's cape, the Mummy pose, the Wolfman clawing, Frankenstein's Monster shambling arms), but I love the additional dances, like Frank's flossing. Happy Halloween!

[@jgilbert7591]

I had never heard this before now. Definitely have to check out the video.

[@maeco7]

So glad you checked this one out!! It's such a fun, creative rendition of an old Halloween classic 😁 One of my absolute favourite videos from Geoff!!

[@purplesky001]

On Geoff's channel, but she does have a cameo in a VP video.

[@pjc6665]

Another fantastic reaction and video. One of the things I especially liked was the surprise appearance of his wife and her short part. It was great. Her scream, the dazed look she gave him as if she just awoke from the dead. The when they danced, her right hand hung limp as he held her by her wrist. The lack of expression on her face as she looked up mesmerized and stared into his face as they twirled off the stage ... very spooky and well done.

[@randallchapman5742]

The tool in his hand is an old fashioned auger, for drilling with wood bits. He also uses a hand drill for making the electric arc coming from his hand. I absolutely adore your reactions as well as your explanations. I believe you to be as genuine as your reactions appear to be. I remember you saying something along that line when you interviewed Geoff. Additionally, your husband must live in constant amazement and joy with your personality. God bless.

[@UtahOutlander]

It's fun to see your reactions! They mirror my own! Sooooooo many fun things to see and hear in that video, I'm sure I've watched it no less than 100 times...every time noticing something new! Great review! 👍👍

[@zeldyrrolorin9962]

I love your excitement: "This has been on my list for a very long time..." It's only been released for like 3 weeks! But very excited for this reaction. Geoff did not disappoint as usual and I'm fully expecting to hear "let's go back" about a hundred times.

[@ChrisMannphoto]

I think Elizabeth meant the song itself, rather than this version specifically... 🙂

[@sarahereach]

Also, Elizabeth is a Patron, meaning that she has had the pre release of this for a week longer than the rest of the world and has had to avoid spoilers from that release until she got to sit down and record. I know as a patron, every minute I am not watching one of Geoff's new releases feels like a year, so I imagine this HAS felt like a Looonnngggg time.

[@Ray-tn6of]

Geof said that the “la la la” parts were Tocatta and Fugue shuffled and swung. Dude’s got an amazing musical sense to him!

[@delord1619]

I liked the way he slipped in that little Fir Elise riff during the 'honky tonk' piano bits in the background.

[@ThisOne_Astro]

I have yet to see someone else point this out but if you look When Geoff and Kathy start dancing, notice how her hand stays limp to keep in character, I don’t know why but I just love how there was that much attention to detail. Amazing review as always

[@christopheracall3530]

Oooh! Your reaction to Geoff? Or Voiceplay? You make me so happy! Thanks!

[@rickieodem488]

Geoff showed lots of great comedic touches in this wonderful video, and I hope it becomes *the* Halloween anthem on KZbin! Love all of your reactions, Elizabeth! Hope you get a chance to react to VoicePlay's "Friends on the Other Side" since it features J.None and is also perfect for Halloween!

[@UrekMazino22]

Just came home from work (it's almost 6 p.m. here) and saw that this video got uploaded... Perfect timing! The rest of the day is saved!! ^^

[@MelodyKnightx]

Anyone else started to giggle when she said that maybe we’ll see some dancing… hahahaha

[@DennisKovacich]

You encouraged your viewers to go watch the whole video on Geoff’s channel and then watch it again. I’ve seen comments on the original and in multiple reactions saying you really have to watch it once or twice just focusing on each character in turn, then again for the whole thing. As you said, there’s just too much good stuff going on to take it all in at once!

[@CynicalTesuji]

This was so much fun; I'm really happy that you checked it out. Geoff never lets us down! But what I'd really love, would be to hear your take on VoicePlay's cover of Hoist the Colours. It is such a good arrangement (another one of Geoff's; possibly his best) that it has been leaving reactors speechless- some of them literally just looking at the camera, tossing their headphones aside and walking out, no exaggeration- and I would love if you could tell us *why* this particular arrangement provokes *that* same awestruck response in practically every person who listens to it.

[@christineschutten248]

That would be a great reaction. It seems like the more musically knowledgeable the reactor the more flabbergasted they are by the video.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Cynical, I believe Elizabeth will be posting this video tomorrow, Tuesday.

[@CynicalTesuji]

@@kirbys1370 Yeah, I saw that later in the comments, after I had posted. I'm so excited! Thanks for making sure I knew!

[@melissarumack9095]

Qofy simply LOST it ...great fun to watch that reaction, but beware for language.

[@DennisKovacich]

@@melissarumack9095, then King Family reacted to Qofy, then Brad Steele reacted to Dennis, then Patrol Gaming reacted to Brad! It’s Hoistception!

[@speedeethesloth1951]

I think I have listened to that song at least 5 times a day since he released it! So glad you listened to it.

[@ana900127]

Hi! Thank you for this analysis! Really enjoyed it!... please, more Voiceplay and Geoff 😍. The Hoist de Colors one is super cool

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Ana, Elizabeth should be posting, "Hoist the Colors," tomorrow, Tuesday.

[@ana900127]

@@kirbys1370 Just a second ago saw the preview... so excited!

[@Aurora-cv5to]

So delighted that you reacted to this. I've been wallowing in it since it was released, but as always, you found details I'd missed. So much fun! ALSO - and importantly - absolutely LOVE your hair. Looks fabulous!

[@ImmiManu]

A great Song and a even better Analysis

[@backyardrailroader]

I believe I saw this video last week. I, too had to watch it several times just to get what was going on with all 4 of them!

[@undrt8r]

This is gonna be alot of fun to watch:) Thanks for always picking the best!!!!

[@reflexxuns4065]

I love your reactions! You're so animated and you enjoy these videos so much! It's really awesome! This is one of my favorites too!

[@RobertFerney]

Such a perfect reaction and analysis video for Monster Mash. Yay, I've been wanting more Geoff and Voice Play reactions.. I'd love to see reactions for all their recent stuff you haven't reacted to. Also, I honestly wouldn't mind just an Analysis video for stuff you've already seen.

[@infinitysdice2826]

If you're looking for an excuse to watch it again, pay attention for the two times Kathy's involuntarily legs twitch as Geoff hits his extra low notes. I certainly don't blame her; I still get full body shivers when listening to Castellucci's music. Thank you for your analysis; it's wonderful listening to your professional, instructive, and insightful breakdown of amazing music.

[@marilievanderwalt]

This was the review I've been waiting for! It did not disappoint 😁. Always fun watching how much you enjoy Geoff's work.

[@deb_is_here1425]

This is simply BRILLIANT!!!

[@DravenGal]

Your reactions and the joy you get watching Geoff are exquisite! And you have such a great smile! I hope you do the “Halo Theme” by Voiceplay with Scott Porter. Make sure you watch Scott speaking at the end!

[@SeliahK]

At 6:30 - the "weird tool" is an old manual drill. That's what drills looked like before the appearance of power tools. ;) My source? 23 years married to a carpenter. We have a few of those in the house. We still use them. It's a perfect choice for this video as far as the "time period" setting. As far as Kathy's entrance. Go back and watch closely. She twitches on his low notes, too! LOL.

[@timmwilliams7616]

That's the highest praise I've ever heard given! "Please don't be over!"

[@tb1263]

Amazing.. you are doing it again

[@nimedhel09]

I've been obsessed with the song and the music video since it came out. I love the whole production, Geoff's voice is delightful, Kathy's appearance is god-tier, and the dancing and backing Geoffs are perfection. I especially like Wolfman Geoff discovering the joys of shaking his booty, hahaha!

[@kimsmeltzer6083]

you always astonish me with all the little things you catch. I'm over here fan-girling and giggling and going generally insane, and you're over there going, "Ah yes, the intricate tapestry of Euclidian musical geometry is NOOOOoooo DON'T BE OVERRRRRrrrr!!!!"

[@sirkat344]

I like how he puts himself into a video for each part. Very entertaining. I grew up w/ this song (as many of us have). Never been to big on it, but this is a hoot! Thank you, Elizabeth for posting this. Nice start to Halloween week!

[@-.NYX.-]

Oh dear... My god lady, i am loving your reactions!!! they removed the line 'tell them Boris sent you' but this was still a fantastic job!!

[@jsharik2466]

Geoff never disappoints and I could never get enough of it. I have been watching THIS video over and over. Go to the pinned comment attached to his video and watch it again.

[@lcordier6036]

I don't know which one I am enjoying more -- Geoff's video or Elizabeth's reactions! TOO GOOD!!!!

[@duanekc]

First time (I think) that I've commented; I just want to thank you. Not only do I appreciate your taste in the music you choose for the channel, and the technical information you provide, but I absolutely *love* watching your reactions. You are at least as entertaining as the videos you choose to use. and I thank you for that. :)

[@zararias]

Love the reaction. It's always a joy to see Geoff melt your brain. Also love the word 'flabbergasted', I don't hear that enough! :D

[@pennyc7833]

"No, don't be over!" Absolutely how I feel every time I watch Geoff or VoicePlay. I love your excitement and how in depth you get with your analysis. Always enjoy your videos; any chance you'd ever collab with Geoff or VoicePlay? :D

[@trevorwilliams1026]

The old-fashioned drill is a nice additional touch.

[@aMEWzed]

Awesome review & great song

[@cslapler007]

Such a crazy amount of detail in this that you help us all to see, thank you. I've seen this dozens of times and still am picking up on new things, including many things you picked up on.

[@Livingcontradiction92]

I remember when Universal Orlando had The Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue. Geoff and Kathy played the monster and the bride. I was always so excited when I saw them on stage. (She wore her rings which is how I could tell). They (as well as everyone else) were amazing and fascinating to watch. Fun fact: Tony Wakim (Pattycake Productions) played Dracula in this show and was equally amazing. ☺️

[@MerlinsBeard91]

I had to watch it through 4 times. Each time I focused on a different Geoff, it was spectacular :)

[@YoungBD1]

That last detuned note. The most horrifying part of this song. Perfect for Halloween. 🤣

[@TSIRKLAND]

For those who might not already know: In the original "Monster Mash," Bobby Pickett (billed as Bobby "Boris Pickett") was doing his best Boris Karloff impression. Boris Karloff, of course, played Frankenstein's Creature in the original 1932 film adaptation (and several subsequent sequels), and continued to play many characters in the horror genre. Karloff's speaking voice (not evident in the first film, as The Creature does not speak (yet)) had a baritone quality to it, but also had a melodious lilt that could rise into tenor territory, then sink low into bass notes; he also has a slight lisp to his "s"s, which added to the charm of his genteel British accent. I actually find it fun that Geoff did not attempt to do a "Boris" impression; he simply played the part as himself, with his own American accent, playing off that warm, rumbling bass voice which is (even among super-basses) so uniquely his own.

[@Sembazuru]

Didn't Vincent Price do this song on one recording? Or am I mixing this up with Thriller?

[@TSIRKLAND]

@@Sembazuru I would have said no; I'd never heard of a Vincent Price cover. But I just looked it up, and yes indeed, he did do a version! The Bobby Pickett version is the original, but it's been covered by many artists, apparently including Vincent Price! And now, of course, Geoff Castellucci.

[@melissarumack9095]

I am very excited to see this. I've been waiting for her to "catch up." with VP and Geoff. This, "Hoist the Colors", and "Friends on the other side"..? VP has (and Geoff of course) has been giving us ear presants SOO often this month.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Melissa, Elizabeth should be posting, "Hoist the Colors," tomorrow, Tuesday.

[@melissarumack9095]

@@kirbys1370 I can't like this more than once...pfui. lol

[@tom87112]

Another great critique! I love the way you can accomplish this without being negative. Hats off to you! My suggestion or recommendation for another band and/or singer critique would be the Canadian band "The Guess Who" featuring Burton Cumming's amazing voice. It is said that he has a natural vibrato of which I'm not sure if that's not possible. Is it? I'll leave that up to you. The band had many hit songs in the 70's and they're almost forgotten. Here's a short list of their great songs: Hand me Down World, Laughing, These Eyes, Undun, No Sugar Tonight, Share the Land and No Time.

[@a-World-Of-Payne]

I’m so glad you commented on the freaky look in his eyes when he says “my eyes beheld an eerie sight” I think the backing dancers were likely filmed dancing to a slowed down version of the song, then the video sped up to give it that look. Amazing!

[@mitchellcambron2440]

Love it, thanks so much for sharing this with us. I had no clue this even existed. Sometimes that’s what I love most about this channel is being introduced to new things

[@txchristopherreed]

An interesting tidbit that most reactors haven't caught yet....when Geoff goes into the chorus, his three "dancers" are doing poses that are tributes to the four classic Universal monsters, Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula, and Mummy (in that order). Love your reactions!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Now this is right up my alley (being a woodworker and a singer and a fan of Halloween). The first is a bit brace, a hand drill that originated around 1420. He also uses an egg beater drill . They did use a bit brace or similar device to drill holes in people's skulls during surgery called trepanning. Love this song, added it to my Halloween playlist as soon as it came out! He filmed the dancing playing the song at a slow speed. When you speed the video back up so it syncs up with the music, gives you that jerky feeling. Great review!

[@mikeharrington878]

Okay, hon, THIS time I was actually giggling more than you did! Geoff turned an old holiday song into a *stage performance*! He turned that into a stage musical, but...ya know, with no a camera instead of theater seating. But still! He stayed in character while he recorde each vocal layer, and when Dr. Frankenstein looked at Dracula when he leaned over, Geoff looked at the audience like "Woah! This guy is too close!" My word, I was in tears! This was so funny! I've been lazy and hadn't gone over to Geoff's own channel and subscribed to show my appreciation for his talent before, but now I am going to do so immediately! I laughed like this was a comedy skit, srsly! 🎃 🤣👻🏆👻🤣🎃

[@ryangardner8873]

He's playing with a hand drill, great for super clean and controlled holes.

[@ImDerpyDuck]

The choreography stole the show for me in this one, and damn that's a tall task considering his voice talent

[@donnam5891]

Love your reactions to Geoff & Voice Play & Home Free. It's great to get a reaction from a vocal coach as you have so much information to impart(not a singer, wish I was). I'd love you to react to John Farnham an Aussie icon who's been around since the 60's. Most notably in the 80's. I always knew that I loved his songs but I don't think I ever appreciated his talent & vocal ability. It's best to listen to his live performances as he is just amazing and has a wonderful rapport with his audiences. He's also a bit of a larrikin. 'Help'(Beatles) by John & the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & You're the Voice, Touch of Paradise & Burn for you & so many more. Also, When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes (also with Cold Chisel) . Both Aussie legends. Really enjoy your channel.

[@rog2224]

In September 2019, I headed upstairs at The Range to see what was up there, and discovered they'd got the large Halloween and Xmas decoration displays set up. There was a lot of motion activated things, so as I passed the Xmas ones, they stirred into disturbing life with 'Hark the herald angels sing...' by which time I'd activated the Halloween decs, which responded with 'It was the Mash... it was the Monster Mash' I was, needless to say, delighted.

[@MelodyKnightx]

I watched it loads of times hahaha plus reactions. Hoist the colours is amazing too. There reactors reacting to reactors reacting to voiceplay hoist the colours hahaha

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Suzanne, Elizabeth should be posting, "Hoist the Colors," tomorrow, Tuesday.

[@christinestromberg4057]

The dance was done to a slower version of the song then speeded up to the rate they sing it at, to get the jerky effect. Geoff has said “Did you pick up on the "la la la" section? It's Bach's toccata and fugue in d minor, just shuffled and swung”. At the end, there is a snippet of Fur Elise I believe.. The tool is a hand drill. Did you catch Monster Geoff on the right doing the Floss at the end as narrator Geoff dances with Kathy? So funny. I wonder if Kathy feels like one of the luckiest women alive. Probably not. :)

[@mikeschaefer9516]

Officially, that 'hand drill' is called a brace. If you've heard the term "Bit & Brace".. that's the drill and the drill bit from long ago.

[@LazerWulf]

That sped up technique can also be seen in VoicePlay's Grim Grinning Ghosts from several years ago. (Also a good watch).

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@mikeschaefer9516 It is indeed. I just couldn't remember the name at the time. My father used to use one.

[@lafelong]

Broken Peach uses a similar video technique to great affect... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_Meml5ZZZnaMk

[@dwb041]

No, that dancing had nothing to do with camera speed. There was no trick photograph. It's a type of dance called "Pop Lock" or "Poplock" do a search and you can find a lot of videos.

[@ATAH69]

I'm only 5 mins into this & loving it already! It's very cool & Really well done... Thanks for sharing Elizabeth! Great reaction by you as well, Always great to see you not only enjoying the song but also having a blast with it. Ok back to the song Lol Agreed, It does have a bit of The Beach Boys flavour to it.. Cheer's Kevin

[@richardtodd6843]

It seems to me to be amazingly common that people who do remakes of famous entertainment material don't really understand the original.. latest example, the Addams Family animated movies. In this case Castellucci understands the humor and the deadpan delivery of the original and takes it to the highest imaginable level. What an interesting selection. By coincidence, I stumbled upon this video while i was putting a Halloween playlist together.

[@dianesparrow1592]

Yay!!! I am so glad you did a reaction to this. I remember listening to the original on Halloween, eons ago when I was a child. Our next door neighbors would make apple cider, so by the time of Halloween parties it was usually hard cider. This is such a fun and creative version, and Elizabeth's analysis, and enjoyment makes it absolute perfection.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video! God bless Elizabeth and Kirk!

[@R.Craig.Collins]

I love your reactions, both the analysis, and watching your expressive face ;)

[@paulcooper8929]

This vocalist simply gives my ears a deep sea dive every time I hear him. Incredible.

[@GraveFireflys]

As Always, so funny, and really clever, cheers Elizabeth.

[@zombiebalboa]

As a swing dancer, you might notice 'after Drac is part of the gang', they start doing the Charleston :D This is a very fun one, with so many layers. Love it!

[@robertm3336]

Geoff's interpretation is brilliant and watching it here was doubly fun seeing your reaction to it.....great job.

[@chrishodgson6302]

Thank you for introducing me to a great version of an iconic song. His vocal range is incredible and the video so much fun.

[@seekerjf747]

Voiceplay did covers of Pirates of the Caribbean "Hoist the Colours" (this features Jose Rosario Jr.) and Princess and the Frog "I've Got Friends on the Other Side" (this features J.None).

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Justin, Elizabeth should be posting, "Hoist the Colors," tomorrow, Tuesday.

[@aaronribnicky9917]

I love your passion for what you do. Soooo smitten 🥰

[@johnkuykendall467]

This beats the original. This is now THE Monster Mash.

[@DaBlondDude]

Awesome video, a great job. That first tool was a drill.