HELLFIRE - VoicePlay | Artist & Vocal Performance Coach Reaction & Analysis

[@raycardy4843]

Ironically, Geoff initially didn't want to do this one, as he felt he couldn't do justice to the evil Frollo - so glad that Layne persuaded him to do it! Hard to believe that Disney put this in a kids' film!

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

I'm glad he did. He's so perfect for the role. And I agree, when you start to look a little deeper into a lot of Disney stuff, some should not be for kids. Crazy!

[@marshayoung9387]

​​@@jacquelinevanbierkactually there are quite a few Disney movies that aren't appropriate for kids .Aristocats, Pocahontas, Dumbo, Fantasia, Beauty & The Beast, & those with villains in them. I am sure there are others. I'm sure others may know of a few.

[@randiskye4444]

​@@jacquelinevanbierkGeoff mostly objected to the subject matter in the lyrics.

[@ronsbrat525]

This is the villain's song. Sung by Frollo. It is considered the darkest villain song. I definitely agree. I personally don't like the movie or this song in the movie. But Voiceplay's version is amazingly awesome. They didn't want to do this song. However most of the Patreons kept asking for it even though they kept saying no. So they decided to go ahead and do it for their Halloween video. Voiceplay and Geoff Castellucci will release their Christmas videos later this month. Don't know when yet.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

I feel Voiceplay will make everything sound amazing!

[@ronsbrat525]

@@jacquelinevanbierk Yes they do.

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@jacquelinevanbierkVoice Play are known as The Theater Kids of Acapella. One great example is Their medley of Queen songs called Queen In 5 Minutes. You will love it. ( The guy in the bed is a past member who had to leave the group due to medical reasons I think.)

[@DennisKovacich]

I read in the comments on either the original video or another reaction to it that the person who sang this for the movie couldn’t hit the high note for “she will burn” at the end, and wanted the composer to change it. The composer instead got the singer to work on extending his range so he could hit it. Then Geoff comes along, hits that note, and goes even higher repeating the line.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Right? Geoff can do anything , I love how he doesn't put himself in a box.

[@hwyla4416]

Don't know why KZbin never brought you to my attention till now, but I really enjoyed your reaction and comments. You can tell you understand the music. Love both Geoff & VoicePlay! Subscribing and off to watch your other videos.

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

You never know where they're going to take us😊 Just gorgeous voices and incredible arrangements ❤

[@bjspeck4337]

It took me awhile to realize that the other 3 singers were parts of Geoff's psyche. J None was asking Maria to protect him, Eli wants to destroy Esmerelda, Cesar was intent upon blaming God. It's was amazing. A seriously fun one is Drunken Sailor.

[@christineschutten248]

For something sweet to clense the pallette I suggest Shennendoah by Geoff or True Colors by VoicePlay. Both are beautiful.😊

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Thank you!!! I definitely will.

[@amberfuchscia709]

I was really looking forward to your reaction...you did not disappoint. Thank you.❤

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Thanks so much Amber!

[@scottfield5849]

"Dark for a kids movie" indeed! Hah! Great job, JVB! 🤘😎👍

[@jessicahedman3048]

one of my fave Disney songs- just for the intensity and the chills that comes with it...

[@EtherealForever]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥- difficult song - excellent execution.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Yep. Amazing how well they arranged & performed it.

[@karenponchak5304]

Layne is singing bass (except during his solo) until the percussion drops. 😮😊

[@karinwolf9639]

They all are excellent actors or (possibly) try again and again to have enough stuff to choose the best cuts for the video. And TheTony was always there watching, helping, assisting, giving hints & ideas... also did Layne obviously know exactly what he wanted to get from Geoff and the others. Funny to watch in the BTS how they horsed around afterwards to "unroll" of these horrible lines they had to sing (textwise of course - the harmonies were heavenly like always). 😊❤

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Oh, a BTC reaction would. be so fun. Thank you.

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@jacquelinevanbierkif you are able to become one of their patreon members you would see why they are the best. Thank you so much for a priceless reaction to Voice Play.

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Layne seems to have a thing about messing with Geoff's eyes... the fire in this one, and when he arranged Little Mermaid Layne got Geoff to do Ursula, and then put lavender lights in Geoff's eyes to show he/she was being deceptive. It's such a powerful tactic, but I can't think of any where else he's done it. Nor has Geoff in any of his arrangements. Not suggesting it means anything, I just found it surprising and interesting when he did it again here. It was incredibly creepy and powerful.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Super creepy, now I have to pay close attention to it and do the Little Mermaid ;)

[@barbarakennedy2667]

In Jack's Lament, Geoff had pumpkin lights show in his eyes.

[@chloenguyen6398]

@@barbarakennedy2667He also has lights in his eyes in his cover of Headless Horseman

[@ilonadever8249]

This piece is just mesmerizing! I've never seen the movie and was not familiar with the song. It did not matter, of course, because it's Voiceplay. Absolutely brilliant. I'm going to suggest two seafaring covers to do next. Hoist the Colours from Pirates of the Caribbean 3 first. It astounded everyone because of Eli's rocking beast mode. It isn't the first time he's displayed that talent, but it exploded on the screen. Then Drunken Sailor. Same cast but totally different vibe. Then Shenandoah from Geoff. It's an old American folk song, and is sweet, soothing, calming, and beautiful.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Sounds like a BLAST!!! Thank you!

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@jacquelinevanbierkGeoff Castallucci's Christmas solo covers are amazing. Geoff usually clones himself 3 or 4 times to harmonize & even interacts with himself.

[@Sebastian-qm9si]

I hope you could react to the Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø singing "Silent Night"? Her voice is one of a kind. Sissel did the vocals in the Titanic movie and she also performed on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack.

[@justitia257]

Very Nice

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Much love Justitia!!!!

[@minamishoujo]

I think you will like the wicked medley

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Oh I'm pretty sure I will ;)

[@albpazo]

Please react to "All I want for Christmas is you" by Acapop.

[@neonslime5516]

Geoff has a 5 octave range

[@DobleJ10-en1zq]

"Please react to the song 'El Perdón' (official video) by the Spanish singer Diana Navarro; she's a wonderful singer with a voice from another world."

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Thank you, I will put it on my list!