Hoist The Colours by VoicePlay -- Under 500K Views? HOW?! 🤔 -- 307 Reacts -- Episode 215

[@caroleb.9387]

The Charismatic Voice did an interview will Layne Stein (beat boxer) that talks about some of the techniques. It was a great interview. She also interviewed Geoff Castalucci. New member Cesar de la Rosa was on the left. Jose Rosario Jr. was in the center (he’s a member of Rockapella). Great reaction 😎👍❤️

[@gunitgt47]

I was just coming down to say the same thing lol

[@candilunsford2878]

There's also a BTS video from every release they have on their page. What they started out with on this one compared to what you see now will blow your mind.

[@-.NYX.-]

See Carole is a real fan... and love her for it

[@pennyc7833]

"Older songs..." Hoist the Colors was literally written in a sea shanty style for the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie. It tells the story about how the Pirate King and his men, the Brethren Court, kidnapped the Queen, Calypso, and bound her in her mortal form, her 'bones.' Geoff is the one that did this arrangement of the song and in my opinion it is a mastery. Love you guys and how you react to things. You have such a great synergy.

[@307Reacts]

Older "STYLE" songs... Sorry about that! Thanks so much for the info, though! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@pennyc7833]

@@307Reacts No reason to be sorry! It was more that I've seen a lot of the reactions to that song, I'm a huge VoicePlay fan, and almost all of them seem to think it's an ancient song. Guess it just got to me. Sorry if I seemed harsh! ♥

[@moniqueakar484]

Not sure about this song, but since Covid, the guys have been using their own home studios to record individual tracks, then they are sent to the arranger. Geoff goes into the whole process in his video on arranging. Very informative, and funny. Layne sings all the parts when he arranges, Geoff seems to use a combination of singing and synths. Singers are sent a tape with extreme pan, their part on one side, everybody else on the other. Impressive that Eli can get that intensity recording himself with no audience. These guys are amazing, and if Covid had a silver lining, being off the road, gave the time to perfect old skills, and learn some new ones. Love to see your reactions, which always go a lot deeper than "well, that was nice" One final note, the movie version of this song start with a cabin boy who is on the gallows, his voice hasn't broken yet so it is pretty high.

[@coletedeux]

Whoever does their makeup deserves every penny they get. As great as VP is, the makeup and costumes adds another layer of specialness.

[@Tryst46]

They are performers, not just singers. They do the full production in every song, set, costume, make-up and the whole group also goes into character with funny voices when necessary (Oogie Boogie song) and acting too. I bet they could make an entire musical movie with no effort, playing the parts as well as singing.

[@SBQDawn]

that would probably be Laine's production company they do set work costumes and make ups so whoever he hired WOW Good job Laine

[@christinestromberg4057]

Geoff isn't just a phenomenal singer but an incredible arranger. He's made a video of how he arranges the ones he does.

[@Tryst46]

He arranges all of his own videos and audio too. His wife helps with costumes etc and even has a part in the Monster Mash video.

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@Tryst46 Yes indeed.

[@CapriUni]

Just a small point of fact: this is not an actual older song. It was written for "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End" (2007); the line about "The King and his men stole the queen from her bed" was actually a plot point earlier in the franchise. 'Course, remixing music from Disney movies (and taking them up a few notches) is also a VoicePlay thing.

[@Chris_T_S]

Considering Geoff's history with Disney, can see why.

[@CapriUni]

@@Chris_T_S J. None's too. *And* frequent favorite guest Rachel Potter.

[@christineschutten248]

That phrase was lost in me until someone else on another channel said that the pirates bound Calypso in human form.

[@Tryst46]

Another couple of fun facts: "The bell has been raised from it's watery grave, can't you hear it's sepuchural call" The tolling of that bell can be heard anywhere in the world by all 9 of the pirate lords. "Fiddlers Green." The sailors idea of heaven where the fiddle never stops, the dancers never tire and the rum and tobacco never run out.

[@yvonnejones9940]

The first reactor gobsmacked by this masterpiece is that skeleton blown up against the wall in the back. Seated with its jaw slackened and totally defleshed by Geoff's dragon breath, and Eli's high notes. So far this rendition has reactors 0 to song 2 trillion. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@thelivingmiracle]

This is one of their best videos IMO. The music arrangement and the lighting was just stellar

[@littleminxx9171]

One of VP's finest!!! This arrangement takes you on such melodic adventure. It's a masterpiece!!

[@Tryst46]

They seem to go one better every time. It would be hard to beat this one, but VP will undoubtedly do it.

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

@@Tryst46 Seriously, how do they do it? The Dragonborn Comes is insane.

[@Tryst46]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 They go one better every time. Hoist the colours left most reactors speechless and Voiceplay still managed to go one better with The Greatest Showman. I think it helps that Layne and Geoff, who do most of the production editing, are in friendly competition with each other to see who can produce the best video. They outdo each other every time so we fans get a better and better experience every time.

[@Tamara-jz7jo]

Geoff is a brilliant arranger. He arranged "Elvira" that HF did with The Oak Ridge Boys. Since y'all are trivia champions... Great reaction as always!

[@AndieO]

Goosebumps... everytime.

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

Like y'all said awhile back....."The Theater Kids of Acapella!!!

[@thelivingmiracle]

From left to right in the back; Cesar, Rosario,, Eli

[@thelivingmiracle]

Forget Foghorn, Geoff is a "Vocal Coaster" (Credit goes to Kings Family Reacts for that)

[@lkayh]

I also like the word “seismic” applied to Geoff’s voice-that’s a Kings Family thing, too.

[@tommanney3429]

I"m stealing this from another thread I saw somewhere because it fits so well; PTX = student council, VoicePlay = theater geeks and Home Free are the guys hosting a tailgate party in the parking lot. These guys kill it no matter what they do.

[@miptzi]

This Is their best work for me. Sometimes Geoff go so low, he reaches Hell's basement. The devil is afraid to look down there in the dark... GEOFF HAMMERHAND, the Horn of Helm's Deep!

[@DaisyGray74]

This one is just perfect on all levels for me. The production, the dynamics, the vocals...epic stuff. Also, I’d LOVE to hear Eli sing some Metal. 🔥 Great reaction!

[@carinalindberg7377]

Nice reaction, guys! I highly recommend going back to listen to it a few times more to fully get what's going on. My personal favourite in this one, and in most of their videos/songs, is Eli. He's simply brilliant. 🥰🙏

[@joywright8794]

One of the reasons I follow you guys is to listen outside of my narrow experience. I have found several artists that I now follow from reactors who reach different genres than I would venture into from lack of exposure. Tom MacDonald is one that you guys have introduced me to. When rap first started, when I was younger, it had a higher purpose, then somehow lost its way to meaningless gibberish that enlightened no one and glorified the wrongness. Tom has returned it to it's roots. Whether you agree of disagree it exposes an independent view point that needs to be considered. This Is why I am subscribed to you all. I found you through a cappella, but I stay for the variety.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks so much, Joy! That really means a lot to us!! 😁🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@caitlinbinedell7706]

I love your reactions! Voiceplay is my favorite group and this was a great one.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

At the risk of repeating myself, I am still blown away by that final high note in the last chord they hold.

[@angelcelestenz]

I believe that Layne (the vocal percussionist) records each piece of different percussion separately and then there is some layering that happens in production - or does a run through then adds extra on top. As someone else pointed out, Layne has been interviewed on the Charismatic Voice and showed how their Moana Medley looked when he edited the music track together.

[@Tryst46]

Layne only does it to a limited degree. If you hear them live, his vocal percusssion is almost the same live as it is when recorded. Most of his layering is to add depth rather than additional sounds that he couldn't reproduce live.

[@nikkibanning176]

Remarkable voices and production

[@sethlost424]

the makeup usually is by a group called Pattycake Productions, a Disney-inspired musical duo with Layne Stein (VP's beatboxer) and their previous baritone Tony Wakim. take a glance at the credits for makeup, and im so glad you point it out--they're absolutely incredible!!

[@vickiroman189]

A solid wall of sound from 5 people. Amazing every time.

[@bjspeck4337]

Blind eye is Cesar, the cutlass will be Jose Rosario, Eli is strong high tenor, Layne doing beat boxer and Geoff as basso profundo.

[@par500dragon7]

For a VP song where they don't use costumes and a set, and just sing (incredibly!), check out If I Were a Rich Man. Excellent!

[@wendischambach6181]

I love listening to your reaction to an elevated cover. Half the fun is watching your friendship and the other half is your input and ability to lay-man-explain muscial knowledge. May I suggest VoicePlay's cover of "Warrior?" Spoiler: it's one of the few songs where they use instruments but definitely worth it (kinda like Pentatonix's "Radioactive")

[@ClarinetGal13]

I recommend the Little Mermaid Medley...you'll really get a sense of Geoff's range

[@lkreinmiller-author]

It is a pirate jam session!

[@bjspeck4337]

If you want to hear them live, they were on The Sign-Off in a competition. They did a piece called Road Trip which is definitely a trip. Get the one that has 9 mil. There are 2 other versions they have done live.

[@seekerjf747]

Definitely check out Jonathan Young ft Caleb Hyles - "Bells of Notre Dome" and Dan Vasc - "I'll Make a Man Out of You".

[@miapendragon5240]

José is the one in the middle, he was also in My Mother Told Me, the one with the blind eye is César, VoicePlay's new edition and the beatboxer's name is Layne. I think this is the first time you see César, he's been also in "If I were a rich man/girl", "Butter" and "We're Good". This arrangement is done by Geoff, you should check out his channel more, he has a video of how to arrange and you should react to Sixteen Tons or Misty Mountains. VoicePlay often dress up for their videos, they're very theatrical, if you want to see more of that check out "This is Halloween", "Queen in 5 minutes", "The Little Mermaid Medley" and "Phantom of the Opera".

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Layne also has an interview with Full Sail. And another with Elizabeth Zharoff, The Charismatic Voice, when they did Moana medley video.

[@vendulafilipovska7268]

The "brrlrlrlrlr" moment in 2:30 is everything. That is the sound, we all made when we try to sing with Geoff:D

[@307Reacts]

🤣🤣

[@baskervillebee6097]

Geoff has a really great Monster Mash that mustn't be missed. 💀

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Here's one for ya. 4 Four Chord Song by Axis of Awesome. They show how all songs are written with just 4 chords. Good musicians; funny comedians.

[@aaronunsfe]

The kid with the eye is the new addtion who replaced the kid from my momma told me. Rasario was the one who started the song.

[@kingscrub3386]

There's a new version of this by Bobby Bass. it's a group of 6 or 7 bassists singing from the depths of Davy Jones' locker. 10/10 backwards hat

[@Broomrider1492]

They get better and better with every video. #TheatreKidsofaCappella. Geoff arranged this and did the video. He and Eli did the lighting. Jose is the guy in the middle. Cesar is the new person with the milky eye.

[@dalebuck7168]

The guy with the blind eye is Cesar who is the new addition to the group. The bald guy is Eli. The guy in the middle is Jose Rosario who is a guest singer with the group.

[@tracyz9155]

I was really drawn in by this song. The visuals always get me but the harmonies were interesting, too. Also, since I am a bass voice fan, I live for the low notes. But I do appreciate when they make sense in the piece not just dumped in. I still think “Can’t Help Falling in Love “ is a great arrangement by VoicePlay. Also there are two new Home Free out: “Bless the Broken Road” & “My County ’Tis of Thee”. Thanks for your reaction

[@r.h.3084]

I hae recommended this to every reactor I watch. It's amazing that some of them don't have any Voiceplay videos.

[@BigFireDave]

Have ou ever heard the video on YT called Drum Solo from a Home Free live concert. It impresses most people about the beat boxers.

[@Juilene1965]

Cesar de la Rosa is the one with the "dead eye". Jose Rosario Jr. is the guy in the back in the middle with the beard.

[@karenritter2574]

Love the tune

[@RedRaider15395]

I am surprised you did not react to Geoff at the 10:10 to 10:12 mark, as he goes from low bass up one or two octaves. You can actually see his face change as he hits the higher note. The man is amazing.. as they all are..

[@BigFireDave]

You do have broad intrests in music,probably why I suscribed.8-)

[@annnunez7719]

Adam Rupp in one home free at home video showed how he produced his beatbox tracks.

[@carinalindberg7377]

About to watch this, already hit like and I can't wait to see your reactions!

[@theanyktos]

This cover starts out going hard and then simply does. _not. _*_Stop._* You don't get even a moment to breathe it's 100% intensity all the time.

[@mitchellb4551]

you are right this will be amazing live! as far as I know they have never done this live before, I think this was created since the pandemic and VP doesn't tour that much compare to PTX or homefree.

[@moniqueakar484]

Given that there are 5 Voice Play kids too young to get shots, staying off the road seems like a good plan. The group is based in Orlando Florida.

[@mitchellb4551]

@@moniqueakar484 that is true. I hope that can change soon

[@ashleyholmes9876]

There is another one of hoist the colors by Malinda with Bobby Bass , Lauren Paley and Colm McGuinness

[@ad9aggie]

Layne, the beatboxer, has a long interview with The Charismatic Voice covering The Little Mermaid video and how he did the arrangement and recording. Keep on keepin' on, guys! #Elsewhere

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Layne did an interview with Elizabeth at Charismatic Voice and talked in a lot of technical detail about how he does the production. (Hoist is one of Geoff's, but their process is similar) You might want to check that out. VoicePlay does everything themselves... they don't go through a label so you won't have copywrite problems.

[@par500dragon7]

Hey, you dudes need to react to VP's Queen in 5 Minutes. It is SO good!

[@bjspeck4337]

You might get your beat boxer specialist to sit in on Dream On (new by VP) because Layne is doing some new cool stuff. Follow it up with Layne talking to the Charismatic Voice about how he does the beatboxing as well as the processing. It would be cool to hear your fellow's commentary!

[@DyvmSlorm]

In the licensed to KZbin part of the description, if it says SME it looks like SME is the main claimant recently. It looks like the Pentatonix stuff is SME (most recent release is...). Voiceplay looks to not be using SME on recent releases and Home Free (on recent releases) is not using SME either. There are some HF songs that are licensed by SME and they have a higher likelihood of getting claimed.

[@momo5.566]

Y'all should try redrum jerky 🔥🔥

[@timothybuell3314]

My guess as to why the views are so low has to do with Reactors. I looked at the views on their last few full videos that they have released, and they vary from under 200K to more than 1.5M. My theory is that a lot more people are actually getting their first look at these videos through reactors. More reactors are jumping on these videos the day that they are released, so people see the reaction before they get a chance to look at the original.

[@marshayoung9387]

Not only that, most of the reactors play favorites & play mostly Home Free & Pentatonix videos. Voice Play doesn't get enough air time as the others do.

[@-.NYX.-]

just me again, but Loves you both and ofc Loves the voiceplay and tom macdonald (and you are very brave darlings)

[@laundrygoddess4]

Vp does things just differently. Sometimes as much as I can appreciate the talent in the first listen, it can take several for it to really find a way into my soul. But it almost always does. Now I listen to the original and miss the bass drops and Eli's powerful tenor and Laynes creative sounds.

[@Tryst46]

VP is a rabbit hole that very few reactors manage to get out of.

[@rickycunliffe3529]

You guys have to do halo theme by them sooooooo good, see how low geof goes.

[@lindahall8707]

Hey you guys try Angelina Jordan the Show Must Go On. Great voice. Love you guys. Your reactions on just the best.

[@DC-tm7ys]

Cesar is the one with the blind eye. The tall one is Jose.

[@timothybuell3314]

I believe that Home Free and VoicePlay are mostly self-produced. Pentatonix has a sizeable record deal, so the record company watches for their videos more closely. You guys are the only ones that get dinged by them.

[@daventunes3822]

If the view count is lower than you'd expect, it's probably because people are watching it on reactors' channels rather than off Voiceplay's page, which is unfortunate but kind of understandable. This one has broken several reactors, to the point that they're now reacting to each other's reactions. One guy jumped up out-of his chair and he forgot he was in his boxers.

[@OpposingPony]

Poor Qofy lol. I personally liked him saying 'holy shit, ho-ly shiitt!' multiple times. 😂

[@fletchmoose]

you should really do a reaction to the axis of awesome - 4 chords

[@christineh6567]

oh this is hot!!!

[@vickyneumann362]

I loved this especially their voices and tones. I felt like I was watching live from a Broadway Theatre in NYC ! Was this a donation request if so great choice of suggestion. Only 1 AM off to see if Church is live like he was yesterday AM oh 3-4AM ish as he is doing online investigative work now, You never know 24-7 when his notifications pop up - indeed he is a night owl. Seriously, m enjoyed this genre which would fall under what my musical magician friends ( being serious too) no smart remarks fron mecc

[@amandahowells5389]

You guys gotta check out their cover of warriors by imagine dragons. You’ll really get into it

[@blademasterii]

beef jerky completly forgoten.

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Layne and Geoff have videos on how they arrange videos

[@BigFireDave]

Most people dont realize the range Geoff used. Cant quite figure out if he has a 4 or5 octave range???

[@chrismorin1318]

I believe it's 5. Geoff, Tim Foust, and Avi Kaplan all have similar ranges but such different tones and techniques. I'd love to have the 3 of them collaborate on something. KZbin would go insanely viral!

[@leechowning2712]

@@chrismorin1318 I am just really hoping the three do a tour someday. Geoff, Tim and Avi on stage... But would have to be open air only because the roof would drop.

[@richardpowelljr.3069]

I'm gonna search your channel. Oogie boogie song by voiceplay is one you MUST do.

[@307Reacts]

We have it!!

[@Trashpanda04]

Noice

[@aaronunsfe]

When you can check out peter hollens.

[@lolah.o.g1125]

Hey!!! How are ya?? Great reaction I loved it ♥️♥️ Can ya react to Lucidious - equals 🔥🔥

[@elainethorne4200]

Song is pirate of Carribbean has forgot

[@bobharp3492]

About time lol

[@___Bruh__]

Y’all should react to Insane by Remix

[@ir0nsky557]

Im thinking the new national anthem against the current tyrant's in office... Best one to date!!

[@toyourinnersoul2832]

Hey I am still looking forward for you guys to react to some beatboxing ! TOP 10 Drops beatbox 2019 (Channel - Swiss beatbox)

[@matthewireland1125]

You need to get a new bumper picture of Voice Play. J None and Earl are no longer with them.

[@kataa.]

You're so funny! Thanks again. This one is not my cup of tea, but they are really talented!

[@-.NYX.-]

MY GOD darlings, i found you because of Tom... butI am loving your so much..... what a re yolustranding in wyoming... you are in a wasteland baby... i saw -41° winter... why the the hell did you stay there???

[@richardlaundon]

Looking through your videos I am surprised no-one has sent you anything by the amazing Russian singer Diana Ankudinova yet. She came to prominence a few years ago after appearing on a talent show. Her version of the Chris Isaak song "Wicked Game" has to be seen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZvZXneHo8tli7s