Metalhead reacts to GEOFF CASTELLUCCI - "16 Tons - Bass Singer Cover"

[@DravenGal]

All chest voice too. The guy is frickin’ unbelievable! And so incredibly hot! I try not to mention that, because I don’t want to sound shallow but this video topped my limits. Four Geoffs, in tank tops and jeans, and the singing, and the tools and the notes and...and...and...um, where was I? Errrr...Great reaction!

[@dianadonnell]

Oh yes.... drooling....

[@devinwhite5064]

Damn straight this guy is attractive, vocally and physically as well. The Tanktop and Jeans look will never not be good looking.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

Per Geoff himself, there weren’t any subharmonics in this cover; he did the whole thing in his chest voice!

[@FINFOXBOX]

Omg does that mean he can sing this anywhere at anytime!?

[@kauemacaggi4738]

@@FINFOXBOX yeah man, he can hits a F#1 anytime

[@FernyBass]

@@kauemacaggi4738 Not really, he said he was at A1/G#1 daily. He uses Light Trauma for notes lower than that.

[@karinbrouwers3809]

@@FernyBass What is Light Trauma?

[@FernyBass]

@@karinbrouwers3809 Geoff explained it on one of his videos, he bassically said that the day before recording a really low note like a G1 or F#1, he would tire his voice out by belting songs and the next day his voice would be lower. He did say that it’s not something that you should do often because it could cause permanent damage and he seems to be taking a break from it himself. We haven’t heard a G1 or F#1 from him in a while.

[@louf1025]

He never fails to impress with his vocal range.

[@bdustin65]

Originally recorded by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1947. This is the stuff my parents listened when I was a kid in the 1970s. Thank you for the memory (rebooted).

[@alhasse6576]

1955 for Tennesse Ernie Ford. Though Ford's was more famous, it was originally written and recorded by Merle Travis in 1946 and released in 1947.

[@catwhowalksbyhimself]

@@alhasse6576 Yup, Ford was just a cover, although more famous than the original by far.

[@AnneEloiseOfCNY]

1956, I was in first grade, and loved this song. The version I knew was Tennessee Ernie Ford's. But also check out ZZ Top and Jeff Beck's version. It rocks!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Yup, it takes a lot, and I mean a lot, of control to vibrate your vocal folds that slow and hit the note pitch perfect. These guys have to practice a whole lot with an instrument that is tuned perfectly or a tuner that can read pitch that low perfectly. Not to mention really work on their breath control. It takes a lot of air to get the volume to be audibly heard on notes that low, without amplification (a microphone, amp, and speakers) Our three main guys, Geoff, Avi, and Tim, don't even require autotune, and sound just as good in concert according to fans that have witnessed them there.

[@noerartnoe]

I've seen videos of both Avi and Tim blowing out speakers because the setup wasn't prepared.

[@super_siri]

@@noerartnoe repeatedly.

[@super_siri]

Thomas yeah, people don't really understand how much harder it is to sing low. It's easier to injure yourself singing low as well.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@super_siri yeah, I'm hovering at a low baritone with some low bass reach. Do to 40 years of smoking I have COPD and don't have the breath to push the air for strong bass, but can hit into the 1st octave. I have hit D#1 on pitch several times in chest voice, but wuth my restricted air it is barely audible unless it is in a quiet or sound controlled room.

[@jamiem4941]

Loved it, both your reaction and Geoff Castellucci! He is such an impressive artist. His videos are spot on, and his voice is amazing. Thank you so much!

[@SheriffJackCarter]

Sixteen Tons was originally written in 1946 and released by Merle Travis in 1947 but didn't gain widespread popularity until covered by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955. So yeah, this cover is from a song originally written 75-YEARS prior. Sixteen Tons is one of my mother's favorite songs growing up so I played Geoff's version and it completely floored her. The fact that he can make the song his own while paying homage to the originals makes it and excellent cover.

[@super_siri]

Jase: "How do people's voice boxes do that?" Me: talent, years and years and years of practice, with a leaning to physically built that way already.

[@laundrygoddess4]

This was such a great rendition. Kept the integrity of the original but added some Geoff magic.

[@martinrodriguez3990]

exactly

[@DougRayPhillips]

This song goes back to the 1940s. The most well-known version was by Tennessee Ernie Ford, around 1958. Link below. 19th Century mining companies would create whole towns for workers and their families. Houses, stores, schools. The miners were paid partly in "script" which could only be spent at the Company Stores where the prices were pre-set. So it's easy to see how you might work every day and still get further behind. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPLYYSfjd6Nic0

[@ilesalmo7724]

These practices eventually caused the invention of workers-unions

[@BSGNative]

Not just 19th century - company stores lasted well into the 20th century. I live in the mountains of southwestern VA - coal mining country. Both my grandfathers as well as my father & several uncles worked in the mines. Both my parents grew up in the "coal camps" - small towns that were built up around the mines. My dad worked in the company store before going underground. Heck, I worked at a coal mine (at, not in) for almost 17 years. Your description of the payment in scrip (not script) & the company stores is accurate. Payment in scrip went away, probably in the 40s, but the company stores hung around for awhile longer. Tennessee Ernie Ford is from Bristol, TN - which about 50 miles from where I live. I remember watching Tennessee Ernie on TV when I was a kid. Loved his version of this song.

[@Broomrider1492]

I remember watching the Tennessee Ernie Ford Show on my parent's small B&W TV in the early '60'.

[@rtj6874]

@@BSGNative And yet, this is what all the union-busters want to bring back.

[@TheNeilBlack]

You've never heard 16 tons?! I'm glad Geoff could introduce you to such a classic song.

[@evanbowen4221]

His cover of take me home country roads or high and dry should be next

[@TheGutterFrog]

The song was originally done by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Great bass of his time. Jeff does a wonderful job on the song.

[@alhasse6576]

Originally written and recorded by Merle Travis in 1947, Tennesse Ernie Ford later made it more famous in 1955.

[@mooses-n-gooses9712]

Your reactions to bass make me smile! This guy has a crazy deep voice. You might need to do more ptx! That's what got watching your channel originally . You're awesome man. Rock on!

[@duncanholness3477]

Damn. Just DAMN.

[@hummingbird9221]

That was my reaction!

[@Diane_Phoenix]

Like you, Geoff is my second favorite bass Check out Bluebird. And BTW Avi has a brand new song out!

[@deannaunruh6116]

Please please please do the new PTX 90s Dance Medley!! Sooooo good!!

[@j.f.fisher5318]

Good stuff. Speaking of rattling, I played this for my gf in her car and the speakers couldn't remotely handle the bass - they just rattled when he got low.

[@j.m.74]

When Geoff got to the part about the star boss saying "Well, bless my soul" I thought it was the voice of Tony the Tiger for just a moment, then came to my senses and my brain reminded me that actor passed away some years ago.

[@Finderup16]

I will never tire of your reactions to the bass guys 😁😁

[@clffliese26]

Sixteen Tons was written in the 40s by Merle Travis and made famous in the 50s by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Geoff's voice is perfect for this song. His voice is, absolutely, mind bending. Truly incredible.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

He really is channeling the Tennessee Ernie Ford version. It is a great song. It's really old. The company store was a real thing in the late 1880s through the 1930s. Alot of labor strikes, violence and all until it got changed.

[@jinxgirl5]

My first time encountering Geoff's low notes (and still my favorite moment) was from "My Mother Told Me" by VoicePlay ft. Jose Rosario Jr. Never heard a human sound so much like a digeridoo XD My fav casting of Geoff's voice is the Oogie Boogie song, with all those highs and lows, but that note he holds in My Mother Told Me still hits me in the gut every time!

[@pamkowaski1608]

Geoff is fantastic as always

[@chonkycatcrochet]

He just released Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold and it is INSANE some of the bass he gets.

[@karenjarrett8904]

I absolutely love listening to Geoff singing this song. Ummm gives me shills. Fantastic..

[@wendycranston7281]

It was Tennessee Ernie Ford that originally sang this. I don’t think anyone else has done this song. Geoff did phenomenal. He brought this song to this generation ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theoxley]

For a bass singer.....his upper scale is awesome, he has incredible range.

[@donnarector2810]

Love this one, Home Free Do you hear what I hear you gotta listen to it

[@thesweetone8968]

It was originally done by a man named Tennessee Ernie Ford. Big hit back in the early 50s. Worth a listen

[@dianadonnell]

Was the most known one back then, but its earlier.

[@saffronmeadow2469]

I'm laughing so hard at your Geoff Face, at the end. lol

[@bdustin65]

Love the new green screen production. 😜

[@theloneranger8725]

Yeah, it's cool. Must be Jase rolling in all that money he's making!

[@mariacargille1396]

My brothers are "deep bass guys" as they say, and have gone around singing this song for months.

[@spideydew20]

1) Missed you. Haven't seen you pop up on my feed in quite some time. 2) I freaking love your reactions to low notes from Avi, Tim, and Geoff. Makes me laugh every time. 3) Well done, as always.

[@sandreawhite7534]

This was amazing.

[@srennielsen680]

No one still not noticed the difference in "hands" between this excellent version and the original.

[@skyeblackheart456]

there are few people that can truly hit that subharmonic level and Geoff and Avie are the ones I love to listen to the most. I don't hear it from Avie as much now because of him not being in pentatonix (him leaving was the last I watched them so Idk if he came back)

[@kellywilliams364]

You need to hear his cover of High and Dry to hear his FULL range.

[@Samurai8700]

JASE!!!! You NEED to react to Geoff doing Misty Mountain!!! It's INSANE!!!!

[@bobharp3492]

Rec voice play my mother told me. It's a Viking hymn awsome Geoff. Is a God the teacher of bass love the show remember more voice play

[@willsouthwell8364]

When you get time, I definitely recommend his cover of Take me home, country roads. He uses both high and low ranges. Its amazing!!

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

Heard Geoff sing Blackbird by the Beatles? Another great one.

[@michaelheynsdyk3369]

Hi Jase. Mad props to you from Australia. Love the Acapella Reactions that you cover on your channel. I bet that a lot of your fans have asked you if you do a reaction to Voiceplay ft. Jose Rosario Jr "My Mother Told Me"; the bass notes in this song are sick and the percussion track is on fire. Sorry if this spoiled the song for you, Jase but I think that you will still love this song regardless. 🤘☺️🤘🇦🇺

[@erikagingrich1947]

That song was originally sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford!!!! A long time ago!!!!

[@erikhirschfelt5066]

I love that Jase is catching up on the bass line lol Jase I got so many more suggestions hit me up.

[@diamondrosealkire7997]

The original was done by Tennesse Ernie ford. Also known as thePeapicker. Also done by Jimmie Deanas early as the 50s

[@tiagobarata8204]

Just ser his new country roads cover!!

[@uncle_thulhu]

This is specifically about coal mining. A lot of the mining companies paid their workers in company scrip, which was only good at the company store. Plus they had to pay the company rent for their homes, so basically they spent their lives in debt to the company.

[@leeanne7169]

Tennessee Ernie Ford...go check out he singing that song. I think it was from the 50s...it's also awesome!

[@draco5176]

listen to the ring of fire cover from home free, absolutely amazing

[@breannegary9395]

If you love this one, you need to check out his Far Over Misty Mountains Cold cover

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

those who have natural low voices are born with a slightly longer vocal cord than the rest i have heard.

[@katrinabrandauer5637]

So so very good!

[@oliw2793]

He's just done a cover of Misty Mountains from The Hobbit. If you thought this cover was brain rattling, you need to listen to misty mountains and see what brain rattling really is

[@caleb-hy2pe]

The original person to sing 16 tons was *tennessee" Ernie Ford

[@sylviawagers]

Love Geoff's voice. He has an amazing range. I would like to hear Nathaniel Rateliff's SOB. Good luck with the disc golf shop. It's so much fun to play even if I can't play very well. BTW new patreon here. I love the variety of music I hear.

[@annkirstinejrgensen8543]

Have you ever heard Paint and his After ever After? This is insane!!

[@katycolpitts9515]

Y'all should watch his Big Bad John video. It's out of this world AMAZING!!!

[@JCGver]

Some people say a man is made out of gore Well a student is just a credit score A credit score and a mind that's spry A future that's bleak, a bank account that's dry You take sixteen credits and what do you get? Close to your degree and deeper in debt St. Peter don't you call me cuz I must stay I owe my soul to Sallie Mae

[@jeremiahschorn202]

Jase you might consider sound dampeners on your non green wall. Voice echos

[@billystautzenberger261]

Sixteen Tons was done in the 60's by Tennessee Ernie Ford but could be older

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

What else to do? Well Avi came out with a new one "Song for the Thankful" warning though it is not heavy bass but very interesting. Larkin Poe I would recommend "Preaching Blues" or "She's a Self-made Man" (everybody needs a little slide guitar in their life). The Rag N Bone Man (Avi gets compared with him alot in the UK) "Human" or a new one I really like "Anywhere Away From Here" collab with Pink.

[@jillianmyerly4517]

Awesome reaction as always! I just rewatched your Sabaton reaction video. Might I recommend either Alestorm or Skiltron as a few bands to try next? Alestorm is a Scottish pirate metal band, and Skiltron is an Argentinian folk metal group that incorporates bagpipes and Celtic music into their songs.

[@RepentantDrContra]

If you like bass, you might want to listen to ' Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair - Avi Kaplan & Peter Hollens'

[@Dicemann555]

Hey man, nice video. This video was how I stumbled upon your channel. Can't wait to watch more. As a fellow metalhead, do you think it would be as intriguing as I would, to hear Geoff try to do some growls and screams? I feel it would be super interesting if he could learn to do it properly (which I'm sure he could with some practice)

[@nikalice2068]

This song was about the deplorable conditions of the lives of miners: When they worked, they weren't paid- they were given tickets to exchange for food and lodging (by places owned by the same people they worked for). It didn't matter how hard they worked, the dangers that mining exposed them to, etc. This is why the current existence of Labor Laws are so important. Those laws are supposed to be posted where anyone could see it and employees need to be aware of their rights as human beings who happen to work for a business.

[@Olibaby12]

Hey guys, did you know that Geoff said that he did the whole thing in his chest voice? I might be the first one to tell you, he is such a charming human being and he didn't need subharmonics in this song, did you know that?

[@LerRhann]

This song is about coal mining. Long ago a coal company would build a small town around their mine. The workers would live in company owned houses. They would get paid in vouchers only good at the store owned by the company. This was never enough to live on so the store would extend them unlimited credit. That is what the song is about.

[@margiestevens2384]

Coal miners were paid in script that was only good at the company store. They lived in houses provided by the company but if the miner was injured or killed his family his family was immediately homeless. A day’s quota was frequently around 8 tons but 16 tons was frequently used as harassment for new hires, or someone a boss was unhappy with. Not paying with cash kept miners from going to rival companies.

[@DeborahWade1]

Tennessee Ernie Ford. "Sixteen Tons"

[@heidibowie549]

Watch Joe vs the Volcano - it is the opening song and how I was introduced to it! The movie is the best of the Tom Hanks/ Meg Ryan movies, too! (IMO)

[@russellleitschuh8315]

check out his cover of take me home country roads

[@christopherbritton1840]

Avi Kaplan "Song for the Thankful" should be the next song/video. His newest release is such a beautiful song. Nothing super low, but beautiful song and cool video too. We all know you love Avi.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

Are those even still notes down there???? Lol! Love the looks on your face!!

[@austinmoulton490]

JACE!!! Geoff recently put out a cover of Country Roads! It’s nutty! You should check it out

[@rafaelchiarato8413]

Awesome!! Bro, go see his cover of Take Me Home, Country Roads!!!

[@1812Katy]

It wasn't Avi but still very good.

[@MerricMaker]

Saying you don't know 16 Tons is a bit like saying you've never heard Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.

[@draco2500]

I recommend you check out Great Big Sea Chemical Worker's or Ordinary Day both really good songs.

[@franklong5656]

Erin Tennessee Ford sung this song

[@kellybrowndclac5329]

Gas House Gang did a great version of 16 Tons!

[@ruthardis1452]

Tennessee Erin Ford did it originally

[@stormdancer0]

Tennessee Ernie Ford originally sang this.

[@retiredslamjamm]

Tennessee Ernie Ford did the most popular version, although many have done this song.

[@bendynamic2150]

This song was a tribute to the coal miners and miners in general. In the old days they would work long hard shifts for little pay and they generally wouldn't get paid in actual u.s. currency they would get credits that they could spend at The Local Company general store which were never enough to make ends meet and basically kept these poor coal miners in infinite debt and basically as indentured slaves to The Company Store because they can never pay off their debt cuz they were never paid enough and the goods of The Company Store were always over-inflated in order to keep them they're stuck mining. The song has a lot of truth to it a man could load 16 tons and all I got was another day older and deeper in debt.

[@ethangospodareck]

Question..at 2:03, does anyone know if that low rumble underneath is Geoff or and instrument? Thanks

[@cyberplays6066]

"step aSIIIDE" Oh okay sir. Do you also need help getting to your car?

[@johnwilliams5301]

I would love to see you react to this song sung by Jeff Beck and ZZ Top

[@MommaMysty]

Hey Jason have you heard of Voice Play? An A Cappella group.... Check their Nightmare Before Christmas :)

[@alreid4214]

Tennesse Ernie Ford original singer in the 50's

[@saphiro007]

So, he can get to this, but not Home Free’s “Sea Shanty Medley”? Even after I personally put in in his Patreon? Jase, come on! Keep up with everyone! Lol! Love ya anyway, I know you’re busy, and will get to it, eventually.... lol!

[@kevinlively7804]

Please do "Run To You" by PTX

[@Aszendor]

Listen to Oogie Boogie by voiceplay please again Geoff delivering

[@arod1577]

Please give a listen to “Feel Something” by Illenium, Excision and I Prevail 👏🏼

[@mirandahubert9469]

Somebody introduce this man to Corpse Husband

[@davidwiger6024]

Check Wikipedia. Good article on the history of the song.

[@nancygriffith9053]

Johnny Cash sang 16 Tons in 1987

[@nasrulyo7525]

please react alip collab seal "Kiss From A Rose"

[@soundwave7678]

Tennessee Ernie Ford did the original

[@Supraknexlover96]

Do the new home free songs