Geoff Castellucci's Low Notes are CRAZY! Bass Singer Reaction (& Analysis) | "Folsom Prison Blues"

[@PeterBarber]

Geoff's low notes are so crazy that it made my camera be out of focus the whole time...please enjoy this awesome cover! :}

[@marshayoung9387]

Hi Peter, thank you for another great reaction to Geoff. I love to see your expressions as you enjoy Geoff's singing. Please keep Geoff & his family in your prayers as they have come down with Covid & stuck at home. It was Geoff's wife Kathy who came up with the idea of making each of the numbers on each Geoff a secret code. Kathy was his only film crew. She is the one who closed the cell door on him. I can just see her laughing over that one.

[@anymous1485]

Now he just records notes that low to scare you. I'm certain that with half a dozen shot glasses he could reach an E1 or so. Great reaction - keep 'em coming!

[@melissastruxness512]

Yeah his low notes literally shook my walls

[@herususeno8154]

Next Putri Ariani @ AGT semifinals live show

[@blackconcept610]

please reaction Putri Ariani - "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 | Qualifiers | AGT 2023

[@ljk5464]

The numbers on his shirts spell out Geoff, Jeff, Joeph, and Daryl on the old phone dial keys. He actually plays the harmonica! Learned it when he worked at Disney.

[@wolves--um9ej]

Love it 😂 so cool old school

[@nuvoclassic]

Daryl, my fave, is a heartthrob - soooooooooo sexy!

[@grodo.]

Geoff: sing something Peter: THAT'S NOT A BARITONE!!

[@Broomrider1492]

In the BTS he said Universal Studios made him learn the Harmonica aka Harp when he played Elwood Blues in the Blues Brothers Review at the park. He had to bush up his skills for this song. He did film in a closed prison in Vero Beach FL. They had a cell block that they hadn't converted yet. Folks at the prison were so surprised that it was just Geoff and Kathy as the only film crew.

[@ethansample8512]

I love watching people react to Geoff's crazy low notes, but it's so much different with Peter because it's so obvious that He's been there. He's done what has to be done to hit extremely low notes and is fully immersed in the world of low low basses in singing. So he knows just how much of a treat it is to be able to hear and enjoy someone with this low of a voice. It adds a new layer of appreciation, not just for the reaction, but for the things Geoff can do as a whole too.

[@nerdywordyprincess8499]

Geoff is totally a baritone. Those crazy lows are just pure coincidence. 😂Geoff fans often joke that the only thing he cant do is admit that he's a bass. There were lots of cheers during your interview with him when you got him to concede that he might actually be a bass. Great reaction as always! ✌️❤️🎶

[@hugobasilio1303]

14:28 Geoff has actually stated on his Q&A video that he has a range from Ab1/A1 up to A5, so a 4 usable octave range!!!! He has a total of 5 octaves for an occasional use.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

Completely worth the wait for the look on your face when he hit all the F#1s!

[@TheClassicKid12]

"It's too early for that"...famous last words😂

[@Lenny-mt5ht]

Your facial expressions were so entertaining 😂 You really make me appreciate Geoff’s voice even more.

[@brad_in_yyc]

That relaxed F# was so warm and fuzzy that I just went from 32F to 98F in my heart.

[@petraharwin9670]

It’s helpful to hear a bass singer remind us how low Geoff can sing. May we never grow used to his lows and keep the respect for his talent.

[@valeriebottles1584]

Geoff's low notes are so delightfully enjoyable watching you react to them. I kept thinking, "Wait till Peter hears THIS one"...as I waited for this reaction, and you did NOT disappoint...❤❤😊

[@alexwalker8440]

Record 4 Pit Vipers, yeah!! Geoff totally deserves them! His low voice has this special quality that makes me shake and melt at the same time, and his highs are full and smooth. I'll never get tired of listening to him! Thanks for another great R&A, Peter!

[@karenponchak5304]

Didn't Enemy have 4? Or was it only 3?

[@alexwalker8440]

You're right, @@karenponchak5304, Enemy has 4! I just re-watched it, and my original comment said that I lost track of them! 🤣

[@hugobasilio1303]

​@karenponchak5304 It was 4 F#1's.

[@edmitchell528]

I love your reaction to this. As a bass yourself and in that group regularly to see your face when it happens just shows the mastery he has for his craft. And yep baritone all day hahahahaha

[@lattelover5471]

Well, Peter, if you're in Phoenix, be sure to check out the Musical Instrument Museum! Extensive, not Euro-centric (yay!), totally cool. When I visited (gotta be 10 years ago now), we got headphones that were activated when you approached certain displays. You could listen to the recording of the instrument without disturbing anyone else. No cacophony, no matter how many people were there. Didgeridoo, Papua New Guinea nose flute, a portable crank organ carried and played in a religious procession, a drum kit that my son-in-law would die for, sooooo many great things to see and hear!!!!

[@ljt974]

The image of Geoff grinning whilst he sings that F sharp 1 as the door slides closed is legendary. Awesome reaction Peter, I can't wait for May the Bass be With You vol 3!!!!

[@Filiz_E]

That was a great reaction&analysis as always Peter, thank you! It was so fun to see your facial expressions each time Geoff hits an F#1😂 He really has to be a baritone with that kind of low notes🤣🤣 Btw he is playing the harmonica yes.

[@PeterBarber]

😆

[@anymous1485]

This hasn't even premiered yet and I just know there's going to be exclamations, pit vipers, and moments of speechlessness. can't wait to watch another great reaction!

[@lattelover5471]

And speaking of bass notes, one of the more interesting interpretations I have heard was Gilbert and Sullivan's rarely-performed Trial By Jury. When the plaintiff, Angelina, enters the courtroom, the bailiff sings her name, starting in tenor voice, in a cascade of descending notes (sorry, I don't know the correct technical term) -- and a second guy seamlessly picks up the notes and keeps going down to the basement of bass notes. An-ge-li-i-i-i-i-i-i-[switch]-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-nah.

[@nuvoclassic]

Howdy Peter. Excellent analysis - fun too! Love the pit vipers on low notes. I'm going to exploit my 'morning voice'! In church choir I sang any of 3 parts, as needed: Soprano, Alto, Tenor. But was not accepted into High School chorus... go figure. My grandfather sang Bass in operas, my mother sang Alto in church choirs, my grandmother sang Soprano in operas. Every Saturday growing up we heard classical radio at granny and poppy's house. In the 1980's, I had my own pop/jazz band, and we recorded my original tunes. But, sadly, many of my octaves vanished when I had thyroid surgery. I'm no longer hoarse - thank God - and am still trying to 'carry a tune'... Very inspiring analysis video. I love hearing bass vocalists! Love your speaking voice, too! I subbed here months ago! tfs🙂

[@rhov-anion]

Geoff makes it sound so effortless, it's easy to forget just HOW LOW he really can get. I read somewhere that Geoff hit a D1 in chest once, probably not in a VP song though or we'd definitely know about it from the Bass Note Patrol, haha! I absolutely don't doubt he could get that low on an exceptional morning. I hope you like your new place and had lots of fun in Europe. Cheers!

[@Stan_S_Stanman]

I think E1 is probably the lowest he can hit in chest voice atm, and only if he slides down into the note and cutting off. F#1 is his lowest chest note that he can actually sustain and hit somewhat consistently. F1 will be usable in recordings for him a couple years from now, I bet.

[@Guest7289.0]

Tbh I wouldn't even be surprised if Geoff can go down to D#1 or even D1 chest as of right now

[@christinestromberg4057]

i just love your appreciation of Geoff. I share it. Yes he plays the harmonica and all this other music additions are done on his keyboard using plugins. The shooting on this was all Geoff and Kathy. Just the two of them were there for this. And of course he adds a few more Geoffs in the background for good measure. I'm waiting for the day when he appears as a whole choir. LOL It could happen. You never know. :)

[@melissastruxness512]

He does play the harmonica. I used to own every single Johnny Cash album but when I moved to a small apartment years ago I sadly sold them along with my Elvis albums due to lack of room. Love this version and literally his low notes caused my walls to shake lol. Love this so so much. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@averagetwist8849]

I really love your reaction to this. Your facial expressions were fun to watch 😂

[@Cordelia53]

This was sooo good. I loved all the easter eggs in it as well. The numbers on their shirts are not random. If you look at the numbers on the phone the spell out the Geoff clones name. Also, near the end there are 3 more Geoffs on the second floor. The book Jeff is reading is Johnny Cash's autobiography. Just so much to see. Great reaction!!

[@xdramen538]

geoff posted a teaser of the song playing the harnonica live, he does play!

[@laurag7295]

It's usually the Geoff in the sleeveless top that sings the liw notes!!!

[@CapriUni]

That new set-up looks a lot more comfortable than that dorm room. I hope you're staying cool.

[@Iansco1]

Yes. He can really play the harmonica. He played one of the Blues Brothers at Universal.

[@ColtonRMagby]

I've heard a single that was released fairly recently by Geoff, and it's insanely catchy. It's the Paul Bunyan Song.

[@karbear26]

Very cool! Have you heard wolf winters on the Australian voice he has a super low voice and really cool speaking voice!

[@DarthKoonstyle]

The numbers are touch type for each of the clone names... Geoff, Jeff, Goff, etc = 43633, 05333, 04633.Nice little easter egg.

[@thomasfarr7934]

Your analysis is always top-notch! You are definitely one of the very best! Thank you!

[@ilonadever8249]

Always fun to watch your Geoff reactions!!!

[@evanbowen4221]

The day Geoff hits us with the F1 in chest will be crazy

[@Notmiddleg]

He hit it in full chest in whiskey in the jar

[@cloudyskies8644]

It is a very respectable harp solo.

[@danasutherlin1764]

I enjoy watching your reactions. You make me hear more.

[@johnjacobsen619]

Thank you sir..awesome reaction as usual. Can't wait for drunken sailor 🤯

[@missred586799]

That was funny ….Geoff is a baritone with low notes. I actually laughed out loud!

[@tschlaak]

Loved this reaction!

[@VirginiaBarber-nv9hj]

Loved your reaction to and analysis of such 0:56 an iconic, stellar performer!

[@charlotteguy225]

I truly enjoy your analyses and reactions to music.

[@RSASunflower]

Thanks again for another fantastic reaction and analysis.I appreciate your hard work. Geoff has a phenomenal voice. I love your enthusiasm when Geoff sings the bass notes. Can't help but smile and enjoy it with you.

[@-music-is-art-]

You already know that I have a thing especially for really high pitches... but wow, these low tones really gave mi shivers. Amazing!!!

[@iamsquatty]

Was looking forward to this one from you! That last low note literally rattles my rib cage 😂 also, your new kitchen looks gorgeous! 💜💜

[@carinarodebak9419]

Awesome as usual Peter.

[@kandacek63]

I have so totally been waiting for your reaction to this one. 😊 I love your analyses.

[@elvwood]

I don't recommend it as a method, but I'm just recovering from covid (I could hardly speak 2 days ago) and at the moment I can hit those F#1s more consistently than I usually hit A1s (even in the morning) - albeit in between bouts of coughing! Every cloud has a silver lining. Fun and informative analysis, once again!

[@TechiePilot]

Have you seen the live version of home free's new song skull and bones? Tim's low notes are crazy in the beginning!!

[@judithboulden3456]

❤ ❤ ❤ the, "Come on." Always.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Thank you, Peter, for this reaction and analysis ❤ And even though I always enjoy hearing your analyses, in this case the reaction part really had me giggling 😆

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

he can play the harmonica and piano isn’t he amazing ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Froggyh63]

Absolutely one of his best covers! Great reaction Sir Peter. And, in regards to your upcoming Cash EP, I hope you included Sunday Morning Coming Down and I Still Miss Someone, both are fabulous Cash tunes.

[@Eileen_in_Vegas]

Awesome R&A, as always!

[@Michael_VG]

Fun fact, even though his speaking voice does sit in the second octave, and he obviously does use that range a lot, he has mentioned he’s more comfortable singing in the baritone/tenor range.

[@veronicathunander4579]

Love it! Thank you for this!

[@ravenwillowhart4501]

I enjoy every type of singer from coloratura sopranos to basses. However, while I really appreciate the abilities of all the vocal ranges, my favorite by far is a bass like Geoff. It just feels like a warm, safe comfy blanket, something you can sink into and just relax.

[@lattelover5471]

Peter, you've mentioned "morning voice" several times in this video. Are our voices lower in the morning and, if so, why? (Speaking as an amateur choir member, who has to sing early on Sunday mornings.)

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

Id have to imagine it's similar to why we have to stretch when we wake up. Our bodies produce a paralytic so we don't act out our dreams.

[@lattelover5471]

@@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc Thanks!

[@annezzell6792]

Just remember - it's a DRY heat!!!

[@razdar6562]

i never even realised that comments made a difference to success aswell as feedback

[@ValKnot21]

Thanks for your reaction videos. Stay safe.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

True, Johnny never put a high F# in the original... although, he was quite capable; his range on recorded music was F#1-G5.

[@hugobasilio1303]

Yeah, true. But he actually managed to hit a high G#. And I think it was in a live situation.

[@judithboulden3456]

Ok. I never noticed the gun shot sound effect before you mentioned it. I think I want a pair of good headphones for Christmas this year.🎧

[@crunchycrackers7364]

Yea, I believe in a livestream chat, Geoff said his lowest was a F1. But that was a few years ago. Probably not usable though

[@coletedeux]

Check out the numbers on a phone, you can read which Geoff is which. Ex: 2=A, B, C 3=E, F, G etc The prison was a private one and is for sale or to rent for Tv, movies, music recording, etc.

[@larrybookhamer1176]

Welcome to Phoenix!

[@MultiKamil97]

Great analysis as always! Honestly I don't think that Geoff's speaking voice is creepily low. In my opinion your voices are very alike in terms of pitch 😅 Creepy is the word that comes to my mind when I hear Eric Holloway and Glenn Miller. Those two have absolute demons in their vocal chords 😁

[@Stan_S_Stanman]

The relation between speaking voice and singing voice is kinda funny sometimes. Singers like Bobby Bass or Avi Kaplan come to mind. You wouldn't guess they can sing as low as they can if you just go off of their speaking voice.

[@MultiKamil97]

@@Stan_S_Stanman Yeah, they have very bright, warm voices. One of those that had a voice very similar to their speaking voice is Kurt Moll. Even his speaking voice was very booming and powerful when he was speaking. Theo Adam, also an opera singer on the other hand had a very lyric baritone-like speaking voice but could go down to a full C2 for example.

[@Jennifer_J_C]

Thanks Peter 😊

[@amandalindsay8920]

Thank you for the reaction and analysis Peter. 4 Pit Vipers is definitely impressive

[@PeterBarber]

No doubt!

[@shelleeroe7305]

I hope you get a chance to watch drunken sailor from Voiceplay soon. That’s the one I’m waiting for you to analyze.

[@PauloDominicGumarac-jq1xl]

Hello Peter! New subscriber here, from the Philippines. I loved the details of your vocal analysis. I would like to recommend you SB19 Stell Performance of Defying Gravity. Thanks

[@janeteitsworth8824]

Great Reaction

[@вероникаиванова-в3в]

Привет,Питер! Любим Джеффа и Вас.😁😄😘🤩💞💕💜💙🧡🥀🌹🏵🌷

[@judithboulden3456]

I think Geoff started as a baritone (back high school and at the theme parks) and then did some bass also. But as he ages, beautifly I might add, he has more bass, as do most basses.

[@George-ux6zz]

I've been a sub since the beginning

[@scottbenda9931]

Great review sir. Have fun with Ghost Riders

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

you need to do Home Free's live version of Skull and bones , to hear Tim just go nuts

[@georgehoeflinger1400]

The numbers spell their names on a phone pad

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

now that's old school

[@karenm5681]

Wow!

[@MultiKamil97]

​@@maudglazbrooke1287Phone pad is old school? Damn, we're doomed 😅

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

@@MultiKamil97 oh we are completely SOL no doubt about it

[@sunnysidesofblue]

Your reaction at 11:58 is so relatable. XD

[@davidgant7845]

Yes he’s playing the harmonica

[@michaelshumway3045]

Welcome too the valley. I love in Mesa

[@bjspeck4337]

He had to learn the harmonica for Elwood Blues show at Universal.

[@debrabouchez4270]

Great reaction Peter! Please Please Please analyze Voiceplays cover of Drunken Sailor

[@adrianaandria3486]

Ciao Peter. Come mai non hai intervistato Avi Kapland, che è stato uno dei protagonisti dei Pentatonix. O me la sono persa?! Ti seguo sempre nonostante la difficoltà della lingua😅

[@hrq1259]

Jim called. He wants his shirt back.

[@lattelover5471]

Also -- once again -- please consider reacting to Jordan Donica. That would be the Tony-nominated Jordan Donica!

[@margaretjoy_stucky]

okay I just want to have this question for you in valhla calling voice play did Geoff hit a b 0 or a f sharp

[@randallbilliot89]

You should listen to Unleash The Archers their song Awakening their singer is amazing

[@drekfletch]

Have a good day, Jim.

[@NikoBMA]

Am I missing something about the blue glasses?

[@JUMBOpin]

Peter, any notes ever inwardly sung?

[@Emeraldkiwi150]

During this one, you seemed to spend a decent amount of time staring at the screen like "How dare you".

[@blackadder065]

I'm really new to these videos; can someone tell me what's the deal with the sunglasses?

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

When someone hits a low note or does something impressive, they get the pit vipers. It's like a mini trophy.

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

So who is Jim? And why are you wearing his shirt?

[@PeterBarber]

That's my late grandfather's company bowling shirt from the 50s! Jim Barber was his name -- born, raised, and died in Texas

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

@@PeterBarber ok, that's pretty cool :)

[@Eileen_in_Vegas]

@@PeterBarber I thought it looked like a bowling shirt! That is so sweet and awesome!

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

​@@PeterBarberI love wearing my bowling shirts. They're super comfortable and some of em have some cool designs.

[@karenm5681]

Heartwarming 💞

[@shadowkin3936]

Engraçado como voce diz de alcançar as notas graves pela manha mas todas notas mais graves de peito que fiz A1 G1# foram a noite. Abraço do brasil

[@grodo.]

Normalmente é por causa do relaxamento e do estado de descanso da garganta. Mas não é o único momento do dia que isso pode ocorrer

[@Notmiddleg]

Was that relaxed F#1 in chest?

[@hugobasilio1303]

Yes, it was insanely relaxed!! It literally blew me away!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Stan_S_Stanman]

​@@hugobasilio1303i think he has a low F in chest at this point. He just might not be comfortable with how it sounds yet. But its only a matter of time😉

[@hugobasilio1303]

​​@@Stan_S_StanmanWell, given how often he's been putting those G's and F#'s, ultimately, at this point, (I guess) he could reach around D1-C#1 in an exceptional morning, and hold an E1 in full chest.

I was about to suggest the deal that I'll subscribe when you look at Ayreon, but I am already subscribed. So my position to negotiate isn't that advantageous... 😀

[@nationstationmusic227]

My deal is when he does a reaction to ghost riders in the sky then I’d subscribe to Geoff

[@alexkarlsson660]

Doesn't he technically qualify as a bass-baritone? Since he is obviously a bass but can also sing baritone comfortably?

[@hypercubemaster2729]

No. That is not what a bass-baritone is. A bass-baritone is a baritone can "hit" certain low notes, but they don't have the good quality that Geoff has here, and they certainly can't come close to hitting an F#1. They usually stop at around D2-C2.

[@alexkarlsson660]

@@hypercubemaster2729 TBH I have seen so many different definitions and everyone seems to have different opinions on this so it's hard to know what is fact or not. Some say it's in between bass and baritone, others that it's bass+baritone.

[@hugobasilio1303]

​@@hypercubemaster2729 Conclusion: Geoff is a Low Bass, with freakish both at low and high notes!