How I Arrange Music For VoicePlay

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[@user-th3qf1nm1h]

i died at "say hello to avi and tim"

[@johntangggg]

hi ryan

[@TyanRang]

@@johntangggg hi john

[@TyanRang]

@@johntangggg lovely day innit, stuck at home for the next 2 weeks with boring online classes

[@johntangggg]

@@TyanRang yep

[@zied.1273]

TyanRang y’all only have two weeks? we just found out we have another full month :(((

[@fettmunk8865]

Avengers Endgame: Biggest Crossover in history Geoff, Tim and Avi being kind of in the same video: Hold our beers

[@ethan8338]

Account maniac

[@iamsnowman9099]

Was wirst du machen, wenn du wieder rauskommst?

[@fettmunk8865]

Das aller erste... Ich glaub ich gib Mir einen Schönen Kebab... So ein schön köftespieß

[@fettmunk8865]

@Tom H A soul for a soul

[@Turteng]

Then Tim Storms shows up in the audience

[@efes_art2136]

“Say hello to Avi and Tim“ Geoff: “Hold my G1 chest“

[@scraggyboi]

you mean d1 slide?

[@matthewdockray9745]

Scraggs obviously not

[@charliecampbell6851]

Scraggs 99.99999% sure he doesn't have a chest D1. None of those guys do.

[@scraggyboi]

Charlie Campbell i said slide down to

[@krh4917]

@@scraggyboi It would technically be his full voice.

[@colefountain1030]

6:00 lol Avi and Tim

[@efes_art2136]

“Say hello to Avi and Tim“ Geoff: Oh come on, I am the Oogie Boogie man!

[@kylarabes]

okay that made my day

[@Rabbitrails315]

That's much better than "I just got a great idea!" in my opinion

[@JackieTheCatfox]

"Never marry an Italian." Okay, Mr. Castellucci.

[@Marcell0Bass]

I’m assuming he took her name

[@iiitzmaximusii8683]

But PewDiePie......

[@izzygloyd8277]

😂 😆 I think he is also Italian though, he just doesn't really look it.

[@pranavaw7376]

@@izzygloyd8277 Northern Italians tend to not look "Italian". Southern Italians tend to have olive skin, and dark hair like the stereotype

[@etienneditolve1567]

​@@pranavaw7376 The stereotype is kinda innacurate tbh, i'm not butthurt bc i'm italian or anything like that, it's just that 99% of italians are as white as you can be, maybe people from some regions in the south like Sicily and Calabria may tend to have a more "olive looking" skin but even there is not that common. Maybe 100 years ago when we emigrated to the USA it was more common (?) idk.

[@kyfetrombetta3691]

And the Oscar goes to... Geoff, being... Geoff

[@manuprofi7823]

Was the Avi and Tim thing Kind of a Spoiler? Please, it has to be.

[@redlophix5670]

@@skylord132 I still want more... 😍

[@jadmusic5064]

It been a year and it still hasn't happened :/

[@SMBYTChannel]

@@jadmusic5064 it has been two years...

[@davidrogers1191]

"Aw yeah? Well I do like that g7 chord and your a scrodum hat!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Orion3101]

Best insult ever 😂

[@hitew4774]

I was at that scene when I saw this comment.

[@karlijnlike4lane]

"scrotum hat" my new favorite roadrage epithet

[@chelseao3180]

😂😂😂

[@cedricvandenabbeele5697]

Geoff seems to be having so much fun with making these videos, and honestly I'm all here for it

[@kailucofficial9931]

0:39 scrotum hat is probably one of the best insults I've ever heard 😂 1:08 Getting distracted by the cat is a mood 1:18 dad jokes 😂 1:25 the freaking trout 😂 5:57 I know that feeling of getting an idea in the weirdest places 6:15 "Never marry an Italian" I can't 😂 7:16 His face after Eli insults him 😂 7:44 I'm actually interested to hear someone sing in Klingon 8:04 "I'm fragile" Same Geoff same 8:12 "I don't know which way it goes" That's a mood, especially when I'm in theater Not my comment, just wanted to be able to find these time stamps

[@fatlessauto3]

That cat is really damn cute

[@GeoffCastellucci]

😻

[@o2nge246]

Woah Geoff its really you! Ummm....Hows quarantine going for you? 😂😂

[@Waterlily6519]

@@GeoffCastellucci I didn't know you had a cat. He's so cute!

[@restingcatface]

Nice to meet you Clayton 🐱

[@redlophix5670]

My head when reading Damn: 0:41

[@xtay2287]

Geoff is not only the best bass ever and totally handsome but also a great editor.

[@pranavaw7376]

He also seems to be a fantastic human being

[@karlijnlike4lane]

and a cat guy.

[@JermaLover]

I’m not kidding when I say that he is the absolute PERFECT man. I couldn’t think of anyone else who makes my heart melt simply by existing. Such a fun personality! ❤️❤️

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

I’m just imagining Cath asking Geoff if he needs anything from the store and he asks her to bring him a bear costume, some claws and a trout! 😀

[@gabriele9684]

I am a simple boy, i see geoff, i click

[@krh4917]

This is a result of, when you do music and you're bored during quarantine

[@GeoffCastellucci]

Ha ha! Seriously. :)

[@izabellaoeland2598]

So true tho

[@Waterlily6519]

@@GeoffCastellucci This was funny. And when you say never marry an Italian, I take it you mean never underestimate an Italian.

[@pepsiasian1599]

I want a song called Earl’s World

[@DrewCaruso]

Or just earl doing a thing like waynes world but its earls world

[@minhtamharshbarger6187]

Drew C i literally was just about to say that

[@waydejones7875]

I am Wayde Jones I am get choir. Church

[@tishatittle1010]

@@DrewCaruso I totally agree with this

[@dadyrocks49]

👍🏻

[@amarama7654]

It would be great if Geoff, Avi and Tim sing We Three Kings (i know tim has already sung that) Think about it. Three bass singers singing “we three kings” yknow?

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I don't think my ovaries and uterus could survive that lol XD

[@otaviogomes5917]

Yessss

[@ComatoseRat]

Amaa .A Tims part in that was so good geez

[@musikavatarethan]

OMG YESSS!! the three kings singing We Three Kings🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@otaviogomes5917]

@@musikavatarethan Geoff with the subharmonic, Tim with jis grow and avi overtones

[@makchris7746]

One thing that VoicePlay really spark out from other groups is the humours. Groups like ptx and home free have talents obviously, but geoff and the crews know how to make everything entertaining while combining with music :) even with boring music theories and writing process still manage to make me laugh like a potato. That is the reason why I still keep on rewatching their version of elvira

[@Goldengirl48]

I would to see VoicePlay do Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys.

[@tashachick6904]

@Mak Chris - yes, exactly this! They are so much fun to watch

[@ellicooper2323]

Voice Play has the theatrics down flat. Their skits are mini plays and all are good actors. Home Free has really humorous songs too. It’s All About the Bass, Songs That Didn’t Make the Cut, and what are we thinking while we are singing are three that come to mind. What HF is outstanding at from other groups is their off script shenanigans and audience interactions. And unexpected guests like Satchmo and Tim’s nephew dancing. And blowing out the sound system. And…well you get the idea. Voice Play produces superior humorous videos, I believe. Pentatonic has some great talent but I think they were too disorganized to be effective. I blame their manager, (I say as if I knew anything about it). But with Avi gone and Kirstin leaving, with new blood there’s hope yet. Sorry I’ve run on so, I’m an old lady, taken my meds hours ago and way past my bedtime, so may not be coherent. I may delete this whole comment tomorrow.

[@makchris7746]

@@ellicooper2323 haha it’s fine. By the way I don’t think Kirstin is leaving pentatonix? They are still on tour literally yesterday. Or did I miss something?🤔

[@ellicooper2323]

@@makchris7746 Yes, she has officially gone solo, according to google. I haven’t seen PTX confirm it though.

[@sheerpoetry7]

"Be gentle. I'm fragile." Protect Geoff at all costs.

[@adri_flann]

Wait... Is it just me or did Geoff just tease us with a Tim and Avi collaboration Nah... It's probably just me

[@jamieson.]

Dude... it could be 🤔

[@tiffanypierson9262]

Omg I would be melted on the floor. A good bass voice always does that to me

[@adri_flann]

@@tiffanypierson9262 The world would not be able to handle all of that awesomeness

[@adri_flann]

@@jamieson. I hope so!

[@50grados6]

Geoff made an arrangement in Elvira by Home free and Avi sang Ring on Fire and say hello in Champagne Taste's video. So why not again?

[@NgoTitat]

Geoff, your cat needs to be featured in every video from now on.

[@cuckleduckle9813]

"Say hello to Avi and Tim!" SHODPNSPNLS GEOFF I LOVE YOU

[@Dan-Black]

0:41: Dayum…

[@Dan-Black]

And 5:57… Haaahaahaaaaa! Seriously, this entire video is just so great… Very interesting and informative, and absolutely hilarious at the same time.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Just watching this now - not only is this so helpful but I love how much fun you put into all your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@Marcell0Bass]

Say hello to Avi and Tim 😂

[@angelashiflet6153]

Hi

[@colefountain1030]

I’d love to hear you sing a Thurl Ravenscroft song. Maybe You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch, or The Headless Horseman Song. Any chance Voiceplay could sing this or maybe you could solo it for your channel?

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Cole Fountain this needs to happen!!!

[@alebormio4842]

Also This Jesus Must Die by Jesus Christ Superstar :-)

[@GeoffCastellucci]

It's on my list. Wait for it...

[@drewcomparato111]

But Pentatonix already did You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch 😂

[@vzndonated5thousanddollars135]

@@drewcomparato111 but not geoff....

[@lizwildcatmunro2460]

I fell asleep to you narrating The Raven and had auto play left on, woke up to this, I love your sense of humour but OH MY GOD you have such a cute kitty cat, knowing you like cats as well as your amazing talent and good looks makes you a God in my eyes

[@betsyh6907]

What a nice, humble, sweet person, and an excellent explainer; Clayton is pretty cute, too.

[@natebaker3672]

Since you and Layne make the most amazing arrangements I have ever heard, I would say taking the extra time is well worth it.

[@tissaadia7329]

I'm in love with your cat, I mean you, I mean both of you... 😆

[@markhilliard4037]

There are soooo many amazing sides to Geoff C ... and they are so fun to explore.... OK now the increcilty skilled singer I know is also a talented music composer, comedian, philosopher, and skilled political ambassador .... ahhh! yeah... Geoff is a talented alien life form living among us... let's enjoy him!! People like Geoff make this world a delightful place to learn and explore... Geoff thanks for "being YOU"

[@DravenGal]

Four Geoffs! Be still my heart! "Scrotum hat." LOL! I'm SO using that! And how cool to know how you arranged "Bridge over Troubled Waters," I love that song, I listen to it a lot when I'm going to sleep (on repeat). And wow, Clayton is SUCH a handsome cat! I loved him popping in all around you as you did this video. "Clayton, the cat who couldn't stay in one spot!" Thanks for the cool video Geoff!

[@manuelbustamante1648]

Geoff singing subharmonics Avi singing with his chest voice Tim singing with growl technique World would be like: I'm about to crack on 3...2...1...

[@vvoof2601]

I would give chest and subs to Geoff.

[@phobia4656]

Geoff: Chest & Subharmonics Avi: Chest & Growl Tim: Growl & Chest-Fry

[@MrRedBuilder]

I love Avi

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Aww what a pretty fur baby, Hello Clayton ♥ he just loved getting petted by his Daddy ♥

[@scrippslarry]

Thanks for doing this video! I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed Voiceplay performances of your fantastic arrangements. You each have such outstanding voices! Like so many people, my favorite is the deep bass stuff (being a bass/baritone myself). Thanks again for all the great hard work you put into this. You are right to do the best you can since you have such a fantastic talent to share!

[@GeoffCastellucci]

Wow, thank you!

[@ffbogijr3083]

This was so helpful. There is a rock band class at my school and it has been dysfunctional for as long as I can remember. This video has definitely helped me see what we can do to fix out our drama. Even though you aimed specifically towards a capella it is so simple to change certain things to instrumental parts. Seriously could not have been more grateful for this video!

[@patrickcrosby3270]

Got to say, your version of ghost riders has to be the best out there. Respect

[@Marcell0Bass]

I was literally listening to bridge over troubled water before this

[@tissaadia7329]

Me too!

[@troyclayton9981]

That was awesome. Very professional and very well spoken and the fact you had your wife in there to add to the humour as well, was the best, it showed no matter what you do, your attention to detail and presentation is very professional, you have the audience captivated , that's what performing is about, all the members in voice play are exactly this as well,. Please keep up the great work. I love your singing and arrangements,.

[@MisterShine1912]

*"Say Hello To Avi and Tim"* Matt from PTX: Am I a joke to you?

[@Tqueenboss1]

0:38 "And you're a scrotum hat!" "Dayum" 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️ It's cool to see how Voiceplay's arrangements are done! Also, Voiceplay's Bridge Over Troubled Water is my favorite arrangement (＾∇＾)ﾉ♪

[@eusebiuselbert1679]

Imagine this. *insert any song here* - Voiceplay cover ft. Home Free and Avi Kaplan

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

❤️ Clayton Just when I didn’t think Geoff could be anymore perfect.

[@Leedaleshepherd1]

Geoff, this is an excellent, thorough, and fascinating look into how arrangements in a cappella works. This is something I've been wondering about for a LONG time. Also...excellent seriously hilarious amazing snort-filled laughterful cutaway humor. Seriously.

[@TheArtOfMind]

Wife: Say Hello to Avi & Tim... Geoff: Hey, I just had a great idea! Me: Haha... Hi! 😂 *Realisation hits* NANI?!?!

[@dannyst.pierre9258]

Arranging music is fun, but at the same time it’s a pain in the ass, thank you so much Geoff!

[@leoniemorgan3447]

Geoff does a great job of explaining his technique. I learned a lot more about their music.

[@oldschoolPlayer-kh7cp]

Geoff, this video was really informative. But when for example you reached a E1 sub-harmonic, I thought you would take some long time to go lower or something, but boom, in your version of "warriors" you just made this C1 and B0, congratulations man, keep that awesome work Geoff, and the rest of the voiceplay.❤️

[@Dr_CoolKid69_MD]

Who thought it was a good idea to give Geoff bear hands? He's too powerful.

[@charosenz]

Thank you soooo much for letting those of us who are not musically inclined to get a glimpse in to the world of professional music!

[@k3nzie240]

“OH YEAH? WELL I DO LIKE THAT G7 CHORD AND YOUR A SCROTUM HAT!” 😂 I’m dead

[@ProdbyZwm]

Those two dislikes are the tenors who don’t like singing in Klingon

[@doorran]

I would really be curious to know what possessed these people to vote this down.. they must be cantankerous or mentally ill.

[@sam_lvlcnrn1492]

OMYGOSH that Guardians of the Galaxy reference got me like 😍

[@reim5671]

(Hire the cat as the new tenor.)

[@ecoops123]

I just love the cut scenes you put in 😂. Those are just the small touches that bring it to perfection

[@kristinebailey86]

I personally listen to music that is appealing to me it has to have a sound that keeps me listening . And I can honestly say that no matter how many versions of a song I listen to you sir have an amazing talent and vocal range that is astounding. I look forward to hearing more songs with that huge vocal range. Thanks for sharing that talent in music 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵

[@aricaricky249]

I love this! Your way of explaining things is so clear, and super funny! This is a super helpful video. Thank you, and keep it up!! ❤️

[@nikoli357]

I really love how you stressed that you purchased the music! Got to support the musicians. I love what you do so keep on being awesome! As a Bass player it's cool to get a look into the thought process of a Bass singer. :)

[@DreamyDuskywing]

Thank you for such an informative, helpful and FUN video, Geoff. I love the humour. Hope you and your family are doing well. Much love from the UK 😊

[@dandogamez]

"Say hello to Avi and Tim" had me actually dead!

[@estuans0interius]

I like how you're so open as to how you produce and write everything! Such an incredible musician..

[@minaweyer3470]

These two parts are absolutely hilarious 6:00, 7:15 & 7:45 ...made my day...LOL! 😂🤣😂 Thank you for answering the question I was gonna ask..and for the helpful tips 😊

[@emmanuelcampos6920]

I loved that boxing match geoff

[@jenniferfurst253]

My husband has pretty bad hearing loss similar to Kathi’s and he has a bone anchored hearing aid which is pretty cool. He has very similar struggles to Kathi but wasn’t ever a singer!! What a lovely couple you are. And I love voice play!!!!!

[@denisehaukkala9742]

This is way slick and more creative than sightreading sheet music for hours like choir was.

[@blueocean43]

This video was literally just the one I needed right now. I perform in various festivals, which have of course been cancelled, and so we are moving online for the year. This means we can do things that we couldn't normally do, like complex vocal arrangements, as they won't be drowned out by being performed on a windy hill with three deafening drum crews.

[@markbelcher2972]

Very thoughtful of you to help others learn to be their best at singing and arranging. So many entertainers just share their finished products and hope you’ll buy their music and come to their concerts. Precious few take the time to make helpful videos for those who aspire to be like them. Your explanations are easy to understand, humorous, and interesting. Bravo Zulu, sir! I look forward to much more awesome content from you and VoicePlay (and someday, from those you inspire).

[@AB-vv7fl]

Loved the addition of the sneeky cat!

[@christinakunze6006]

Awwww, the cat is so cute!

[@LoriPeace]

Beyond everything else in this video that was so fun to watch, I LOVED that you included the Wiggles in talking about "some of the best groups out there." I paused the video to see who you were listing and then ROFL!! Tell me you have a kid without telling me you have a kid!

[@musikavatarethan]

omg THE WAY HE SAID “damn...” UGHHHHH😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nataliaurda]

Thank you, Geoff and Clayton and the Voice Play❤

[@arlenejacobs8812]

So insightful to see the entire process!! Loved the Tim and Avi part and don’t marry an Italian!! 😂🤣

[@nathanscatts9976]

I loved the part about being in "Earl's world"

[@BrendokaRebello]

I've only just got to know you, Tim and Avi, and there are a couple of things I'd like to say: - I just love your voices, all of you, but yours is so special, really beautifiul. I wish I was born a man with a voice like that :) - I don't understand why some people don't like Acapella groups, all of this talent is so underestimated! - I love your humor too! Ps: My boyfriend thinks you look like a vampire from The Masquerade Bloodlines 2.

[@animemermakesfunnys]

Me: Gathering Useful Information. Also Me: Getting Distracted By The Cat

[@lrosecrans6]

Damn. Yes Geoff, damn. Good thoughts and prayers y'all stay healthy and safe during this time. 😁

[@cynthiarosecrans9939]

Wow mom

[@zayray1012]

Avi and Tim....... never laugh so much. I love it all🤣

[@carinalundstrom7566]

I watched this today, had to check it out after reading the comments on Just sing. I have been giggling like a schoolgirl the whole day...😂

[@davidmontine6468]

I just wanted to say thank you for the work you put into your music. I always get really excited to hear your songs and I'll be a fan forever. I have a vocal range almost identical to yours and you've really helped me get more comfortable with my voice and listening to the way you sing has helped me improve my techniques tremendously. Your music is a constant inspiration to me and your performances have been unbelievably helpful to me. So, again, thank you

[@vzndonated5thousanddollars135]

We NEED a collab with you avi and Tim

[@d_richter]

Great info! I have noticed Geoff's arrangements are pretty simple like he stated. Very straight forward, easy to find your part and sing along. Layne is a little rough on his bass and his T1. I wonder if it's because he's known them both a while and just likes to push them. Side note, I'm not a T2 (mezzo soprano, actually), but I do sing lullabies in Klingon. It actually DOES help the little ones sleep! 💤

[@NessButterfly74]

That was really interesting! I often wondered how the arrangements come about so thanks for explaining it so well that a layman like me could understand it 🙂

[@forleb1465]

"Dayum." - Geoff 2020

[@sebastianshandy658]

Can you do a hairstyle tutorial?

[@LS-vz6nk]

Thank you Geoff for taking the time to do non singing videos. It’s nice to see you have an awesome sense of humour.

[@jigsaw924]

We need the Geoff-only tracks. I want chipmunk Geoff.

[@joyfulyes]

OMG yes, this!

[@adolfodacosta7151]

Geoff is fantastic

[@susan5223]

This is really interesting. Thanks Geoff. You could market your rehearsal tracks. The Acapella Company does. It's a great way to learn new things and make music accessable to people. I always love to hear about the creative process.

[@chasinggreatness6390]

Very talented ... you are creating beautiful harmonies. Thank you very much...

[@samanthawall7362]

who let geoff get a youtube channel, i would like to say thank you bc this is golden

[@JohnJack-yz8gj]

Tenor= Earl's world😂 Bass= Geoff's depths 😂

[@DJ_Z_2004]

Now I want to see these Geoff solo test arrangements, lol

[@emmaporterukulele]

1:12 not to be dramatic but I would die for Clayton

[@ElderHiker]

That was a fascinating dive into the creative world of music...and humor. Well done.

[@winterrenes1249]

So interesting to see the inner workings of music creation, thank you for sharing! 😊

[@aidanservis6762]

Possible Tim Avi Geoff trio song coming? Is this a leak that most have missed?

[@Strawberry_shorts_love]

Lots of people including me think you're voice is amazing 💖 I love your voice, I love how you sing

[@TheCat1993]

I LOVE your cat. And the humor of course aswell!!!

[@efes_art2136]

I love your videos so much Geoff! Your editing is amazing!💛