HELLFIRE - VoicePlay (acapella) ft J.None

“Hellfire” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame - acapella cover from VoicePlay ft. J.None.
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[@karenponchak5304]

We haven't seen Geoff "in the middle" in a loooong time. Everyone ready to feel Geoff bringing the depths of Hell? 🔥🔥🔥

[@deanmarion5477]

Definitely

[@Adjanian]

Can't wait!

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

I am SO ready to feel the depths! I'm hoping I don't explode in my reaction 😅

[@EsmeAmelia]

Geoff doing Frollo is downright CHILLING.

[@deanmarion5477]

@@EsmeAmelia : indeed

[@Aarlecchino]

You all are not allowed to look this good singing this song. My brain can’t take the cognitive dissonance 🤣

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

Right! Just from this in excited to react to how the looks go together with the song.

[@farramichel8023]

I'm laughing, but I'm agreeing. They could have at least have the decency to ugly themselves up just a little with some makeup. You can't have 5 good looking men singing a song that was done, by a not-so-attractive character. Jeez!! 😄😄

[@bucketofsunshine6366]

Yes! The last person I'd ever want to feel attracted to is Judge Frollo. That man is evil personified (though in his own mind, he was pure and honorable). It's why he made such a great villain.

[@NakeyaeStreet]

Agreed

[@deanmarion5477]

Dissonance, this song gives you dissonance to be reverberated through your soul, that how to be in Geoff’s underworld.

[@cybergeek11235]

You know, honestly, it's pretty incredible that Disney was down to drop this in a kid's film in the mid-nineties.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

In a film that literally starts with the guy that sings this song literally murdering a woman in cold blood on-screen. I was not allowed to watch this as a child and when I watched it as a teenager and saw Quasimodo's mother with her broken neck in the stairs of the church I was like "WhAT???"

[@bernicemaurice]

Back in the day, I took my young son to see this Disney movie in the theater and sat cringing the whole time. I did not feel like most of the themes and content were appropriate for children. (I did not know the storyline well yet at the time that we went.) We bought most of the Disney movies on VHS, but not that one.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

@@bernicemaurice The content, debatable, depending on the child's age. But the themes of fighting racism and injustice, not falling victim to prejudice, etc are absolutely things that children should learn. And in my opinion, also that just because someone is an authority figure doesn't mean they're necessarily in the right, and that you can do evil even if you think it's justified. Obviously the complexity of the explanation would vary depending on the child's age but still

[@GayGothPirate]

I still want to know who read the book and went "You know who'd love this? Children"

[@MissCaraMint]

@RavenSutcliffe Meanwhile this was one of my favorite movies as a kid.

[@erinjohnson8737]

I love it when Geoff goes villain. It fits him so well. Hes the bad guy everyone loves

[@sharonyost3807]

So true!!

[@broadway-girl]

It's because of how low his baritone voice is.

[@user-jg9ut4bv8s]

😅

[@weler1]

@@broadway-girlEb1 is a bit lower than baritone

[@artyzach]

The perfect arrangement for Geoff's voice -- my mind was blown when he escaped into his higher range and dropped right back to his subharmonics.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

Yeah that was crazy. But if you think that's nuts, you should check out "Hooked On A Feelin' " sung by The Bass Gang featuring "The Dragon's Breath" himself Tim Foust as the Lead Singer. Tim should not sound THAT good in THAT high of a register.

[@Alexandra-dy2ns]

I think so, too. When the first ever video of the group popped up I thought I'd absolutely love hearing him sing "Hellfire". Couldn't believe it when I saw they'd recorded it. I've been addicted to the group ever since.

[@tommax1626]

@@ForeverDegenerate Yeah D5 head dominant but very good sound especially for a bass!

[@SaraAli-hv6uk]

Omg Geoff’s IN THE MIDDLE. Hold on to whatever’s most stable near you.

[@MorningRose370]

That "What?" when he found out she'd escaped scared me. I don't think I'd ever want to see Geoff truly angry.

[@stavrianosgatzios6363]

"He made the devil so much stronger than a man". No one appreciates how he says that enough.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

I agree, that part was awesome. Doesn't get near enough attention. Kudos to Cesar. But everyone was amazing.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

The sad thing of KZbin (or one of several) is that you can only upvote once.

[@AmeliaAgarwaen]

This makes me want to hear a full version of Be Prepared with Geoff as scar. Oh itd be so good. They would all rock it.

[@jackmueller3053]

*Raves in agreement*

[@Ancient_War]

When Geoff goes high with “She will burn!” Shivers. The man has the most amazingly incredible range. And a song about obsessive lust and desire to control or kill in a Disney movie. That’s just gobsmacking.

[@sunflower-xi5ct]

It’s kinda amazing Disney even did Hunchback when you think about it, that book is extremely dark and disturbing, definitely NOT kid material that’s for sure.

[@jcjrsmith]

This is arguably the most disturbing song to ever appear in a Disney movie. VoicePlay nailed it!!

[@laurenw4301]

Most definitely. People debate who the most evil villian is but I've always thought Frollo was absolutely the most evil. I think Hunchback is probably Disney's darkest movie as well. It's still appalling to me that this was a movie I enjoyed as a kid.

[@jameswilliams7873]

​@@laurenw4301I'd say second darkest. The Black Cauldron is hella dark.

[@Alice-lx4ml]

Especially since Romani really suffer like this, the movie is dark because it's rooted in history

[@kaidensmith2770]

​@@laurenw4301here's my question for you, who is the most misunderstood Disney villain. I personally think it's Gaston, yeah he was arrogant and a bit of a prude. But being misogynistic back then was kind of a telltale part of the times, and if a girl came to you and said that she fell in love with a giant 7 ft beast that could rip you in half I'm pretty sure we'd all go out there and try to kill it. And ostracize her for bestiality

[@arnonyhm4055]

@@laurenw4301 I think, Frollo is such a terrifying villain, because he is a very realistic one. Not a fantasy villain with horns but one of that kind that surely had exist already a lot of times (and will still do). By the way: The novel, the Disney movie based on ("Notre-Dame de Paris, 1482" from 1831, written by the French author Victor Hugo), is even darker and has no happy end.

[@spinwitch1952]

Is it possible to get VoicePlay whiplash??? We get the soulfully sad "Creep" followed by the boisterously silly "Drunken Sailor" and now this song of dark manic evil??? My psyche can't handle it.

[@deanmarion5477]

What is the most horrifying Halloween songs covers that you want for Voiceplay to do?

[@wesplybon9510]

You mean ViP-lash? Yes I think so 😂

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

@@deanmarion5477 Ring Around the Rosie, in free time, partly out of key, with grim horror vibes. I also need them to do What Have I Done (Jack's regret song from the Nightmare Before Christmas), but that's not so much horrifying as sombre.

[@MJFish]

It’s sooooo good.

[@deanmarion5477]

@@jonadabtheunsightly : definitely

[@CapriUni]

The fact that this song is so disturbing is part of what makes it so powerful. And Layne's arrangement slides as smoothing through the emotional dissonance scale as Geoff's voice slides through the musical scale. ....Which just adds to the creepiness.

[@chicdrummer05]

The sound that came out of me when Layne said “burn it!” 😅

[@mariajoanny]

I was a fan, now i'm an air conditioner 💖💖💖

[@tari6085]

You win Best Comment!

[@NavaSDMB]

Please don't make me laugh this hard when I'm being unable to sleep, I think I may have awakened the neighbors!

[@Matoujapon]

Dude you broke the internet with this hilarious comment 😂

[@metal888girl]

LOL 😂

[@somedude6161]

Everyone raves about Geoff's low notes [ with good reason], but I'd love it when he goes up high! He gives Eli competition as to who's the best rock god. 🎸🎶🎶

[@bucketofsunshine6366]

Me too! *fans self*

[@deanmarion5477]

To show us his own underworld

[@leonsunu1209]

Geoffs high range is great but his and Eli's voice are vastly different

[@ericwilliamson2981]

This is probably the most evil and uncomfortable villain song from any Disney movie ever. That said, fantastic job!

[@catwhowalksbyhimself]

So much so that my dad would skip this song if very young children were in the room.

[@ericwilliamson2981]

Probably for the best. it's pretty intense for a Disney movie. @@catwhowalksbyhimself

[@MrsBrit1]

Absolutely. He was a horrible villain throughout! Just a sickening character, and yet, very realistic, which is the most terrifying thing.

[@ericwilliamson2981]

I haven't read the book, but apparently he's even worse there.@@MrsBrit1

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

​@@ericwilliamson2981read the book. It's a masterpiece (and yes, he's worse).

[@tommaso7375]

The thing I love about this group is their extreme harmony and dynamics: while Geoff hits an inhuman note due to how low it is😂, Eli hits a high one, when Layne makes a really cool rhythm everyone follows him with frightening precision. Really good😊

[@jessiemyrle4907]

I have to admit that when Geoff is singing base and then goes to high I actually get goosebumps! The whole group is just so incredibly talented, amazing how you all came together as one blended voice. So good!!

[@chih-chaoyang5290]

OMG this is amazing!! This is a very disturbing villain in Disney, and you guys portrayed this perfectly! Geoff's lead, Eli's high notes, J's lovely singing, Cesar's air guitar, Layne's "burn it" and amazing beatboxing.... So much greatness in this one!! Thank you for another brilliant song!!

[@GalbornNargalad]

Yeah, Layne's burn it surprised me and was an amazing point in the song.

[@Techydad]

I'd say Frollo has got to be one of Disney's more realistic and scariest villains purely because there are people like him in real life. You're not going to find many evil queens that go around giving poisoned apples to women. You're not going to find a lot of brother-killing lions wandering around. But a "religious man" who is willing to twist his religious beliefs to be "whatever suits me for the moment" while also believing himself to be beyond reproach no matter his behavior? You'll, sadly, find a lot of those around. Maybe they aren't outright burning women at the stake anymore, but there are way too many that would return to that in a heartbeat if they could. Frollo is scary because he could be a real guy right next to you and you'd never know it until he decides to target you.

[@lindaseel9986]

​@@TechydadWell said indeed!

[@lindaseel9986]

Layne's , " Burn it, " gave me goosebumps all up my arms. Powerful.

[@daniellima4391]

I feel like Cesar was such a good addition to VoicePlay. His baritone voice brings a sweetness and fullness to the arrangements that I really like! Especially at around 1:15

[@rosesnviolets1638]

Cesar’s part was one of the hottest parts in this video, especially when he sings “he made the devil so much stronger than a man” and looks at the camera. I found myself biting my lip and curling my toes in this part. 😅😅 Or in any of Geoff’s parts.

[@TeiterTotter]

Agreed! Love hearing Cesar's Baritone!

[@chrislinn2553]

Totally came here to see Geoff take on Frollo...but Layne's "Burn it" is my favorite moment!

[@joyfulyes]

I adore VoicePlay and Geoff... And I actually find him less than convincing as Frollo. He is too sweet and sincere a man perhaps. I read somewhere that he didn't want to do this one, was disturbed by the portrayal. And perhaps that's what I'm seeing.

[@catswillruletheworld]

That drop and shift in the beat is easily one of my favorite moments in all the music. So simple, yet intense!

[@ekramer2478]

Think it may just be that he is SO good looking and that makes it harder to believe he'd be a stalker who would burn down a city to get to his victim, but then keep in mind the Ted Bundies etc of the world. His facial expressions, motions, and voice are all just spot on. I believe him. @@joyfulyes

[@joyfulyes]

@@ekramer2478 watching it over again having let some time pass, I think I'm leaning that way as well. I may have biased my earlier perception because Of what I had read (not sure the source of that info anyway ).

[@ekramer2478]

@@joyfulyes Nodnods. Though he is really really pretty so I get that, but stalkers can be that too. Thank you for getting me back over here. Always great to get another listen! 😸

[@cordsmi1280]

I just… like… when the… when the when… you know??? I’m just speechless… the harmonies? Geoff’s range? Layne singing? I’m just… Edit: don’t listen to Voiceplay covers before the original songs, because you will be disappointed when the original song isn’t the voiceplay cover…

[@TheTigronamb]

Word

[@Nyerguds]

That range is truly insane. I thought it only went down, but it goes up as well...

[@kohakuaiko]

​@@Nyergudsthat's what happens when someone works to keep part of their childhood range. I've met a few Altos and tenors who've pulled off something similar giving many sopranos a run for their money

[@MichaelMike85]

Arguably the darkest Disney song. Love it fantastic work. Now, I can't wait for all these singing experts to break it down and react to it.

[@DaemonwarriorJulius]

Definitely in a close competition with "be prepared" from the Lion King.

[@Wolfbane1999]

​@@DaemonwarriorJuliusAnd with "Savages"from Pocahontas.

[@ArmednotTriggered]

Frollo singing this song: Obviously evil and more than a little creepy. Voiceplay+J. None singing this song: "Hear them out, Esmeralda. This is a reasonable offer." Y'all killed this! So so good!!! Great arrangment, as usual, Layne!

[@rosesnviolets1638]

If I was Esmeralda I would GLADLY take the offer!! It’d be the fastest “yes” you would hear from me!! 😂😂

[@lich501st]

Something about the last 3 lines Geoff sings gives frollo so much more deph to me. The first "she will burn" is a continuation of the whole line, an ultimatum. But the second one sounds as if its a cry. As if frollo realises theres no other way but to "burn" everything, and loose the one thing hes been lusting over the whole time. The final one where geoff goes deep, is frollo coming to terms with it, knowing its the only way and he doesnt care no more, so long as shes gone. This whole composition and take on the song is a masterpiece from beginning to end

[@Embatsky]

I'm still listening to this, and reactions videos aren't really my thing, but I've enjoyed many of the reactions to this. But I need to say this: everyone talks about Geoff and Eli in this, and I 100% agree and don't want to diminish that. But I am an absolute SUCKER for a tight harmony, and J. and Cesar on "the sun caught in her raven hair" DID IT for me. My favorite part of the song, hands down. Also, I feel like many times, we hear J. sing a little more lifted in his register, but it seems like he settled a bit deeper into his chest for that solo where the pressure breaks, and I love that sound on him! I'm still obsessed with this. I can't stop.

[@dalebarbaraxxx5357]

The little bit of Layne singing was amaaazinggg!! Everyone sounds absolutely angelic

[@MephiticMiasma]

"Burn It!"

[@Lynn_M867]

Amazing vocals ☑️ Amazing arrangement 🥕 ☑️ Amazing costumes ☑️ Spot on acting ☑️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MindoverMaster1]

need more lighting though..

[@shelleeroe7305]

@@MindoverMaster1 I think they were going for a more orange glow. It’s kind of interesting how Geoff’s hair takes on the color of the orange giving him an orange halo or sorts. Minds me of when Paris was on fire in the movie too.

[@robynmck]

I really want to know where Cesar got that coat. All of their outfits were fire! 🔥

[@teresadrysdale5314]

​@robynannmckenzie I totally agree. Want to know what Eli's really looks like too, with that drape off the back

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Am I back to watch this yet again... yes absolutely!! 👏

[@channelgoingthroughdevelop1668]

That deep voice is just otherwordly

[@stephaniecolpron6379]

As a Parisian all I’m saying is “please come to Paris and burn it down” we’ll be watching while listening to VoicePlay’s singing in pure delight 😝😝. This is - to me - the darkest, most evil song of all Disney villain songs and I love it. You gents make it even better. You are phenomenal.

[@harmonieceleste7705]

Parisian here too, I mean Notre-Dame is already gone to flames so why not the rest xD

[@melineantoine1963]

je suis grave d'accord sur la chanson, c'est horrible comme c'est machiavélique et toxique ça fait froid dans le dos, et c'est drôlement bien transcrit dans cette cover je trouve

[@SpydersByte]

what Disney film is this from? dont recognize it

[@CinLab]

Coming to France anytimz soon? Would love to hear you here!💝

[@CinLab]

​@@SpydersByteDisney's Hunchback of Notre-Dame

[@Sam-qw7jx]

Who thinks Geoffs vocals are incredible 👇

[@anymous1485]

Yeoss

[@HunterTheFerocious]

Course I had to be ‘Like 69’ Jeeez. 😂

[@Sam-qw7jx]

😂😂😂

[@rosedremlina]

Yeoff 😁

[@MrsBrit1]

Isn't that why we're all here??

[@HamnimationStudios]

Reaction to Frollo in the movie: No way anyone in their right mind would go with this guy! Reaction to Geoff/VoicePlay as Frollo: Hold on Esmeralda, he might have a point...No wait, these are the bad guys! Masterful work!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sunflower-xi5ct]

LOL 😆

[@gracexcon]

How is this free to watch? This is an incredible version of an already epic Disney villain song. Everyone is KILLING it in this video. Geoff's low notes obviously, but I love when he gets to explore his range a bit more, J.None is back with his clean, clean sound, Layne's "BURN IT" and his singing?!, Eli's powerful wailing, and Cesar? Wow, Cesar was such a great addition to VoicePlay, his voice is amazing and he's such a performer! This one was was killer, guys

[@EmilDion]

Forgive me father(s) for I have sinned. Listen, ya'll are playing right into my issues with being drawn to the villain. They're so much more dynamic. That being said I will be playing this on a loop. Thank you.

[@daniellesmith0613]

Geoff... sir.... this video needs a warning label if you are going to be that amazing... 🥵

[@ilovekatebush1]

Geoff i dont know if you read this, but your voice in this song is just unbelievably gorgeous! Your tone is something, rock pitch, special, when you sung higher and higher at the end just wowwww tears in my eyes, goosebumps!! That tone of voice is just amazing. i hope you will sing more songs with this range and power. Listen to songs of Peter Strykes or Robby Valentine...i think your voice will be perfect to sing some of those songs.

[@aztex82]

Can we just admit that this is the year of VoicePlay! Really, just one incredible song after another.

[@smashmonster6929]

Highs and lows 0:20 D2 chest (Geoff) 0:24 G1! Chest (Geoff) 0:36 G1 chest (Geoff) 0:45 not pitched but a little growl thing from Layne 0:46 G1! Chest repeating (Geoff) 0:55 D2 chest (Geoff) 1:01 C2 chest (Geoff) 1:03 D1!!! Subharmonic (Geoff) 1:06 D2 throat bass (Layne) 1:09 A1 chest (Geoff) 1:13 C5 chest (Eli) 1:15 C#5? Chest (Cesar) 1:19 C#2 chest G#1 subharmonic C2 chest (Geoff) 1:36 C5 chest (Eli) 1:39 C2 chest (Geoff), C5 chest (Eli) 1:44 A1 chest (Geoff) 1:49 WHAT (easily Geoff’s best spoken line) 1:55 G1 spoken chest (Geoff) 2:05 D2 chest (Geoff) 2:09 D1! Subharmonic (Geoff) 2:18 D2 C2 A1 D2 chest (Geoff) 2:21 F5! Mix (Eli, Cesar?) 2:25 D2 chest (Geoff) 2:31 D2 chest (Geoff) 2:43 A1 chest (Geoff) 2:46 D4 chest (Geoff) 2:54 F4 chest (Geoff) 3:02 D1! Subharmonic (Geoff) D5 mix (Eli) F4 chest (Either Cesar or J-none) Wow, I was expecting Geoff to take the lead here, but how well he did it completely outweighed what I thought. Also I love how Geoff can make his speaking voice so low and bassy without using any fry at all. The background harmonies were both beautiful and intense at the same time, and really added the extra layer of Disney villan-like music. This is all I could’ve ever asked for and more Range: D1-F5 4.25 octaves

[@alyssadaniels7841]

Pretty sure the first D2 is actually Layne. VP confirmed on Patreon that Layne has a short bass part at the beginning of the arrangement 😊

[@deanmarion5477]

at 2:21: it sounds like in head, because it has light irony sounding. The 1st timestamp is so blended with other harmony that my bass headphone didn’t pick up.the fifth timestamp is so blended so well that my bass headphone didn’t pick up. The sixth timestamp so blended so well with the kick from Lyane Stein, didn’t pick up from my bass headphone the seventh timestamp so blended by Eil Jacobson, bass headphone didn’t pick up. Sixteenth timestamp so blended so well by Eil Jacobson, didn’t pick up by my bass headphones. Twenty two timestamp, so blended by Geoff, that my bass headphones didn’t pick up. Twenty three timestamp, so blended with Geoff that didn’t pick up by my bass headphones. That the truth.

[@deanmarion5477]

@@alyssadaniels7841: got it,thanks

[@Leviahthon]

2:21 has to be eli since you can hear cesar below him

[@quantumvideoscz2052]

While Geoff did make his voice low, he absolutely can't bring himself to act the lines. I'm sorry, but there is nearly no emotion in them after the "what?!". Like, he just says "nevermind", he doesn't bring the emotion into it that is supposed to be there. This is the same reason I much prefer Christopher Lee's reading of The Raven. Geoff is a phenomenal singer, not a partiocularly good actor, not with his voice. Physically, yes, he kills it, but he can't act when a character is the opposite of him personality-wise - and Frollo is about as far from Geoff as you can get.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

This is a performance! The acting, the lighting, the drama! I have never particularly liked this song but VP never ceases to turn songs I dislike into something I will listen to repeatedly. Layne’s percussion in this is wild! ❤

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

Oh gosh I only hear good things about this! When I record my reaction I'm nervous my jaw won't be able to stop dropping

[@marieke3032]

​@@BrammaBoyReactsYou'll have to dig up your jaw for sure.... I did

[@ronsbrat525]

Totally agree 💯%. Took the words right out of my mouth 😊. I call it .... sprinkling the Voiceplay magic.

[@YumeDreamfields]

I fell in love with all of you with this cover

[@aussiepanzer9619]

I love the reflection of the flames in Geoff's eyes

[@sunflower-xi5ct]

I loved that too! Frollo’s fake mask of piety has fallen off and we see who he really is underneath…a monster who’s going to stop at nothing to get what he wants.

[@michellekelly2298]

“Patiently” waiting .... screams into the void

[@phantomsights4533]

Geoff never ceases to impress and surprise me. He inspires me to be a better singer and try my hardest. Well done gentlemen. Well done. That was fire ;)

[@hadesrealm3502]

Hellfire is one of my all time favourite Disney villain songs for it’s story and musicality and holy shit you guys blew it out of the park. Geoff’s vocals matched Frollo’s impeccably in the creepy but alluring factor. The way they passed the melody and Latin around was incredible, Eli’s iconic vocals when Frollo starts to snap after Esmeralda escapes was bone chillingly awesome.

[@SteffiMarburgergeb.Dieck-xp9bz]

Not very realistic. No woman on earth would flee from Geoff, no way 😂!

[@jbarsant]

True U.U

[@michelemoneywell8765]

Agree! 😂

[@skyelersullivan9501]

Facts

[@GamingGarden270]

No one would😅

[@Wivern-doppleganger360]

it’s Opposite Day

[@cedgson91]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Geoff’s range is insane 😮 Wow 🤩

[@jamesticknor1134]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is my favorite Disney movie of all time, and this song is my favorite Disney song of all time. You guys killed it, and the costume department did a wonderful job. Be still my beating heart!

[@bonnylouwho76]

My daughters and I feel that Espmerelda is our favorite Disney Depiction of any female heroine.

[@jamesticknor1134]

@@bonnylouwho76 Me too!!! And I love the name. It reminds me of emeralds.

[@andrewgoddu2187]

Ok I had heard Geoff before and loved his stuff but had no idea that he was in this group. This song is an absolute banger and now I need to hear more

[@tari6085]

Geoff's one of the founding members of VoicePlay.

[@meganescriven3198]

I think we found out why notre-dame went up in flames.

[@spinwitch1952]

Now that you're breaking into Hunchback - I would love to hear the beautiful (and less disturbing) "Belle"

[@gabbieblue]

layne killed it with the arrangement once again, and geoff with the ending omg

[@robynmck]

What a terrifyingly amazing arrangement! A perfect song to feature Geoff, belting to Heaven and dropping into the depths of Hell. Cesar will never stop surprising me how he can sing high like a sweet angel and then drop into a sinister baritone, connecting both extremes with one look directly at the camera. It's always a joy to listen to J.None and that rich voice. How I've missed it! Eli belting those tenor highs was pure awesomeness. And Layne... 😲 "BURN IT" made my eyes widen in a moment of soul-trembling chills followed by yelling "YES!" out loud as they all came in together. What a perfect way to start October, with the DARKEST Disney song of all time.

[@prestonhal]

Geoff’s “What?” gave me chills.

[@HamnimationStudios]

This makes Frollo both more sympathetic and more evil at the same time! Y’all are GENIUS.

[@rebeccametcalf4448]

How......in the world.....😮 this made me feel a lot of things

[@djcraft3r308]

Finding this while I’m doing the Hunchback Musical makes me appreciate it so much more.

[@felicitymcdonald24]

One million views! Congrats VP! (I know it's certainly fair from the first Voiceplay video to hit that mark, and it's the 4th one from 2023 to do, but still, it's certainly well-deserved!)

[@ArmednotTriggered]

The way that I pounced on this video only to realize I'm still too early. Can't wait for y'all to bring the heat! *checks description* Layne's arrangement. Oh yeah, this is going to be goooodddd!!

[@deanmarion5477]

I agree with this song and your love of this song. What do you think of this background of this song even the Controversy: Controversy The song is considered to be one of the darkest in any Disney film, depicting Hell, sin, damnation, and lust, examples of subject matter that would generally be considered inappropriate for children. This song and visual sequence prompted the rating board to consider a PG rating for the film. In its defense, Disney claimed that its adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame was intended to play as much to adult audiences as it would to children. The studio attempted to produce an animated film with an audience broader than only children: the main target audience of Disney animated features. In Film Genre 2000: New Critical Essays, film critic Marc Miller said that "Hellfire" "was too much for many adults," which prompted reviewers such as Mark Silver of The Los Angeles Times to say things like: "[Hunchback is] a beautiful powerful film that I would not recommend to children under eight or nine years old."[14] Animator Floyd Norman recalled the pitching session for the musical, in which Menken and Schwartz were "on hand to perform the songs that would grace the production." He recalls "Hellfire" "clearly ha[ving] the executives squirming nervously," wondering if this material could be in a Disney film.[15] The "Hellfire" subplot, "involving the villain’s need to desire to fornicate and/or murder the heroine because of his guilt-ridden lustings for her," which was described as "a cross between Schindler’s List and Sweeney Todd" by Scott Mendelson of HollywoodNews.com, was also referred to by him as one of the Disney events such as Mufasa being killed on-screen in The Lion King, that surprisingly were given "G-ratings from the MPAA back in the 1990s," which Mendelson uses as context when discussing Tangled's PG rating.[16]

[@mmasque2052]

There’s something ironically hilarious about 5 men singing “Or else be mine and mine alone” when you think about it a moment.

[@DTA-Music]

There is, but any maiden would be lucky to have VoicePlay duelling over her hand!

[@mmasque2052]

@@DTA-Musicconsidering the alternative is rather…final, i suppose you’re right.

[@kimberly4818]

WOW!!!! JUST WOW! What range your bass singer has. You are all amazing.

[@thisismetoday7423]

He has his own channel too where he clones himself and sings harmony in 5 octaves. Check him out, Geoff Castelucci ❤

[@HamnimationStudios]

Yep, Geoff is legendary!

[@TheCombatEditor62]

This is magnificent. I love how you kept in the Mea Maxima Culpa. (for those who don't speak Latin, that means "Through my most grievous fault," and is said during the Mass as a form of repentance, highlighting Frollo's guilt in the eyes of God.) Also, the fact that the guard's appearance was kept a mystery hidden by a sihlouette fits with his depiction in the film (a depiction I suspect to be Frollo's guardian angel giving him one last chance to leave Esmeralda) Also, the fire in your eyes? Man, that really does sell just how much Frollo sold his soul by the end of the song!

[@joshuaplotkin8826]

Somebody want to tell Frollo that pride is a mortal sin

[@robertofiend1264]

The Patreon comments had a ton of stuff to say considering the disturbing nature of this piece. However, it doesn’t stop it from being absolutely incredible! Brilliant arrangement Layne!

[@deanmarion5477]

or they will do someday to do: Hunchback of Norte Dame medley.

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

I can only imagine how my reaction on my channel is going to go. I'm not in any patreons but I've heard good things about this.

[@janetdw]

When it comes to this I seem to have cognitive dissonance or something like it…. The song is so powerful and beautiful in a very very disturbing way. But I absolutely detest that villain. He is the epitome of evil to me. But the song does seem to portray his troubled soul. I just don’t like that character… At all🫣

[@robertofiend1264]

@@janetdw and that is why he is the greatest villain Disney has every written in my opinion. He’s so caught up in his so called “values” that he is willing to do whatever it takes, which includes burning a person, to accomplish those things. The funny thing is that he has no magical powers whatsoever. He’s just a “normal” human being like the rest of us.

[@DTA-Music]

@@robertofiend1264 He gives himself away at the very beginning of the song: "Of my virtue I am justly proud" tells us that he actually doesn't understand or live his own faith at all. It fails him here because, just as with everyone and everything else, it's of value to him only when he has a use for it. But that's not how faith works. He never stood a chance and he's got nobody to blame but himself (as the background vocals suggest--_mea maxima culpa,_ 'by my own most grievous fault.')

[@RememberMeGirl13]

as always chill inducing, but can we please talk about eli's cape thingy?!?!? I'm obsessed with it!! it's so extra!

[@MarshallKruegerToshinori]

"How many times have you watched this video?" Me: YES

[@huldradraco]

Let's goooooooo!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sarahborzelli_Castellineicieli]

This cover is epic! The arrangement is a masterpiece, LAYNE! The beatboxing here blows my mind and the singing😮! You managed to work it from the depths of hell to the heavenly hights. You are such crazy talented singers ELI, CESAR! I always enjoy seeing J with you and I particularly love GEOFF here on the lead. The fact that you are such likable guys make this song enjoyable.

[@mudryashka_pobedovna]

Одному Богу известно, сколько раз я это пересмотрела и пересмотрю ещё! КАК?!!!!!! Никогда бы не подумала, насколько офигенно в партии Фролло прозвучит бас. Вот она, та самая дьявольская глубина и нота, которая на все 100000....% соответствует тексту. А разность тональностей, в которой поют все члены группы, просто творит настоящее безумие! В душе разгорается то самое адское пламя🔥🔥🔥 Огромадное спасибо, что исполнили эту композицию! Бесконечно талантливо, потрясающе, волнующе и околдовывающе! БРАВОООООО!!!!!!! Огромный привет из России❤

[@DanielHiggins-oh3xw]

Better than the original. Geoff, you totally rocked it.

[@Badger77722]

That's a very disturbing and epic song! Nice to have Geoff with more of a lead role in a VoicePlay song than we usually get! Well done, gentlemen!

[@mir.s234]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING THIS SONG FOR FOUR YEARS SINCE YOU DID THE TOP10 DISNEY VILLAIN SONGS ily guys im so happy now😭

[@SteffiMarburgergeb.Dieck-xp9bz]

Goosebumps 😮❤... you guys are the greatest. Magnificient voices, style and arrangement as usual, I can't get enough of it....

[@kpeugh2011]

This throws me for a loop. It’s such a creepy/dark song and yet I’m loving it.

[@sunflower-xi5ct]

It is a Villain song so it should be dark and creepy, but epic too in its own evil way. I wish Voiceplay would do a cover of Heavens Light (Quasimodo’s song about Esmeralda) next to sorta contrast with Hellfire. Because the two songs are juxtaposed against each other in the movie…with Quasimodo seeing her as an Angel from Heaven, and Frollo seeing her as a Temptress from Hell.

[@tombkeeper1397]

It's been a while since Geoff was the centerpiece of a piece! I also think this is the longest he's served as more than just the low Bass for a song. I long the costume choice for this one and how everyone went full Gothic for a Paris theme. Well done guys!

[@reality1701]

Oh. My. GODS. This captures the essence of Disney’s most dangerous villain ever! Geoff’s range is incredible, the harmonies, the costumes, the lighting, EVERYTHING!!!

[@silv-eee]

I love the way VoicePlay's newer stuff shows off each individual voice. The contrast between them is one of the things that makes them so special, and it's great to see them use it to the fullest advantage. Layne's arrangements are 🔥🔥🔥and this is no exception, and his drums are just awe-inspiring display of controlled chaos. (Also: "Burn it!") Eli is simply epic. When his voice gets that metallic edge to it, it elevates the whole piece. Cesar's voice has an angelic quality, but his acting darkens it to a terrifying, petulant child, convinced of his own innocence. Geoff starts off as a proud mortal man and ends up spitting pure molten lava like some kind of preternaturally beautiful fallen angel. J. None is the perfect complement to the rest of the group: his voice is rich, earthy, and powerful, somehow more *human* than the others in a way that feels just right. SO. DAMN. GOOD.

[@antoniodobrenic3306]

geoff burnnnnn give me gosebumps

[@Megochan2005]

🦇Hellfire has always been one of my favorite Disney songs! So excited their singing it! 💜

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

It's seriously underrated! I'm hoping when I post my reaction tomorrow I won't get emotional lol

[@sallybluefox3537]

Frikk.... I'm in love

[@tkrempley]

And this the song that will finally make me join their patreon come November... Hellfire is the scariest Disney song. As a woman, it is the one my greatest fears to meet a guy like him. And they exist! Frollo as a villain is the most real world villain Disney ever created. And yet Geoff makes Frollo sinisterly alluring, which should NOT be possible. The arrangement, the lighting, the costuming, the camerawork... I honestly think this is your best song yet!

[@Regina316]

Yeah. And the most terrifying thing about it is that being completely crazy and rather charismatic at the same time is, unfortunately, possible. People like that do exist. Ha. But luckily, while we are off to daydream land, we don't have to really think about that... so long as we remember our lessons for when we get back to real life. ;D (Because let's face it, scary or not, this song is just pure magic.)

[@_Toxicity]

I agree so much. I know there was a lot of flack over Hans in Frozen for not being "properly foreshadowed," but I think he made a GREAT villain for the same reason Frollo does--as too many women know, guys like that are scarily real. They don't all look like Maleficent or Jafar. Sometimes they're charismatic leaders who can get away with sheer horror.

[@1993greeksoldier]

And the fact that he is Christian also rings really true

[@a.v.y8331]

in a different context and textual setting, you can import almost the entire character of frollo and make him into a YA male lead. that's kinda crazy to think about too.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

@@1993greeksoldier In fairness, 'poses as a Christian' but truly doesn't act like one. He's no more a Christian than I am.

[@cc1966ful]

Its official...I'm obsessed

[@zarasha8220]

I can’t wait for this to go live! Many reactors are going to be left speechless by this 😂 Absolutely gorgeous cover as always, and the video is awesome (I *NEED* Cesar’s coat!) The behind the scenes video alone is worth joining their Patreon, it was great fun seeing all the shenanigans that take place on set!

[@BrammaBoyReacts]

I'm fully prepared to be broken.... 😂😂

[@robertofiend1264]

Oh yeah, and Geoff just acting like WTF is going on was and is the funniest VP moment in my opinion

[@TheBoringBelgian]

Oh I LOVE the thumbnail for this one. So intense. You guys did incredible with this song. What a great arrangement and execution. This just feels and sounds so incredibly epic. The video is very simple and sleek, but the lighting and the black outfits works well and looks really great. I had my doubts when I realized you were going to cover this song, but you guys didn't disappoint. This remains a terrifying and incredibly vile song, but the performance was never quite this incredible. Everyone shines in this one. Love Geoff's lead with that intensity and those belts at the end, Layne's percussion, the BGVs, you all sound incredible and it all just comes together so well. I particularly really enjoy those latin phrases in the BGVs. Bravo! Thanks so much guys.

[@ronsbrat525]

Yes. The Latin in the song is so beautiful. 2:of my favorite parts.

[@carina-nonbinary]

When Geoff hit the low note on sin - i swear I felt it in my bones

[@Ko_to_no_ha]

I really like Layne's arrangement.

[@elkeprei2682]

Was für ein Song. Mir sind die Tränen gekommen. VOICEPLAY hat wieder ein unglaublich schönen Song gesungen. Geoff und seine Freunde haben wieder sooo wunderbar gesungen. ❤❤😢

[@melissastruxness512]

Geoff has gone above and beyond in this song. Omg the PASSION in his voice. Wow

[@vlfriscia]

Can’t get enough of these guys! I first discovered Geoff, was totally entranced, obsessed by that voice. Damn, and he looks like that?! Then I heard the group. And they came in SECOND in a TV competition? How could anyone be better than this? I look forward to each new release, group and solo, and the older stuff never gets old. So glad I discovered this source of pure entertainment. So many songs to choose from….. I am ashamed to admit I have never seen the Disney version of Hunchback. I saw the theater release with Anthony Quinn when I was about 10 or so and it did not warp me for life. Now I must see the Disney film for the music.

[@felicitymcdonald24]

If you're talking about The Sing-Off, Voiceplay actually came joint 5th (out of 10 groups), but that was back in late 2013, and the group has changed and evolved a lot since then!

[@jblackstream]

Oh. My. God. ::breathes into paper bag::

[@mooney1204]

My favorite acapella group singing my favorite Disney villain song. Best day ever!

[@ginawever6016]

Where are the other 20 million followers???? 🤔 you can't get around this, yet another, masterpiece!!!! Come on people!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@veta0104]

"Turning me to sin" and I fucking melted omg. Legit shivers

[@sarahcoleman3125]

Honestly, Eli belting out, "Or else let her be mine, and mine alone." Has me like, okay, I'm good with that. 😂

[@laurenw4301]

I LOVE when Layne sings! His voice is beautiful, and I also think the fact that he doesn't sing as often makes me really appreciate the times he does. I also always enjoy when J.None joins you for a song.

[@spes8002]

Hellfire?! I thought you were angels with your voice. I'm happy to see J.😊

[@tari6085]

Congrats on 1M views! The talent displayed in this song is unreal.

[@kirhu42]

Oh my God and Santa Maria! Geoff is ineffable as heaven and hell!! his deep voice in the lowest notes is a kind of magic (maybe dark one)