There’s 🔥 in MY BLOOD!!! | Hellfire - VoicePlay | Acapella Reaction/Analysis

[@MenacingBird]

Today: Mortius is a disaster bisexual and we are here for it

[@barbarakennedy2667]

We love Mortius for certain.

[@Someone-dv7hw]

A BI-saster one could say... I'll see myself out.

[@frankster1477]

Something that both artists and reactors frequently overlook when Disney material is presented is that not everybody is a Disney fan and knows the songs and their context. I think Layne's inserting the spoken part makes the backdrop of the song more accessible to non-Disney-loving listeners so we can appreciate the song. I'm always surprised when Eli does the speaking voices for characters like the Guard (here) or Santa in Oogie Boogie. He's a really talented voice actor.

[@kingle]

It's also just in the song itself though. Like the version on spotify have that dialogue in it. Agreed though that it definitely adds context, so I'm glad they didn't remove it

[@hwyla4416]

@@kingle And I'll add that it also shows that his earlier 'prayer' to Mother Mary to be protected was answered by Esmerelda's escape. And instead of seeing it for the respite from temptation, Frollo turns to the final decision to 'burn the witch'. He would never have needed to ever see her again, if he had just let her stay escaped.

[@sunnysidesofblue]

"Choose me or your pyre, be mine or you will burn!" Frollo is such a twisted (but sadly realistic) villain, and VoicePlay definitely did this fantastic song justice. The spoken dialogue is taken directly from the movie, as one of the guards Frollo has sent out to look for Esmeralda returns to tell him she can't be found. So it wasn’t VoicePlay's idea to insert spoken words there. =)

[@hwyla4416]

And I kind of like that it brings us back down from the previous crescendo of sound. Not all the way back, but gives us space for Geoff's "She Will Burn" to be separate from Eli's.

[@candilunsford2878]

Ain't NONE of these guys human! Between Eli's highs and Geoff just hitting the whole dang keyboard I'm shook. Layne's little comment and percussion, and of course, J and Cesar rounding it all out with insane harmonies. I'm pretty sure they hit god level with this one. I KNOW Geoff did on Jack's Lament. And I bet we have a walk off like Kaz did or a slither to the floor. The cloaked man is Tony Walkim--Geoff nominated him to do it.

[@InstrucTube]

The drop after "Burn it!" is literally better than some groups' entire careers. A couple things: That language is Latin. I believe they are doubling Geoff. And yes, I believe that's either stomps or vocal percussion, but I can't tell either. It's Layne, so I'd be willing to accept he could do that with his voice. Also a thought I had for you: you might try to do what I've seen some reactors and analyzers do before, and listen to it all the way through once, then go back and analyze it.

[@enaprispilovic4783]

I have read that the bass in the beginning is Layne while Geoff is singing his part, so they are acctually not doubling him. 🙂 love from Croatia🇭🇷

[@Someone-dv7hw]

I've come to realise that I don't in fact prefer that 2 part thing after all. It seemed better to me at first but it ended up getting boring pretty quickly, I found myself clicking off before the analysis part because it became to repetitive and or not watch one of the parts ever again. Ofc Mortius is the very opposite of boring but still I noticed that on one reactor who used both styles, in the long run I liked the all in one much better.

[@thetalantonx]

Opening Latin: Confiteor Deo Omnipotenti Beatae Mariae Semper Virgini Beato Michaeli archangelo Sanctis apostolis Omnibus sanctis "I confess to God almighty To the blessed Mary Ever virgin To the blessed archangel Michael To the holy apostles To all the saints" (There's like a blending of the different versions of the Confiteor to make it make sense lyrically) The whole song is a clash of desire versus dogma. You have the normal: cogitatione, verbo, opere et omissione. meaning “In my thoughts, and in my words in what I have done and what I have failed to do.” Split and rerendered as "In my thoughts..." Frollo's thought: "I feel her, I see her The sun caught in her raven hair Is blazing in me out of all control.." --- The ending play with fault and mercy is amazing: It's not my fault! / Mea culpa I'm not to blame! / Mea culpa It is the gypsy girl The witch who sent this flame! / Mea maxima culpa It's not my fault! / Mea culpa If in God's plan / Mea culpa He made the devil so much stronger than a man / Mea maxima culpa Mea culpa Mea culpa Mea maxima culpa "through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;" It's a part of the Confiteor we hear at the beginning The contrast of "It's not my fault" / "through my fault" Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy) God have mercy on her... Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy) God have mercy on me... Kyrie Eleison And we leave Latin behind and go straight for Koine Greek. He's hitting hard on the Lust, Envy, or Pride. 21:30 They're singing pyre, as in FUNERAL PYRE, burning her at the stake: [FROLLO & PRIESTS, CHOIR] Hellfire / Hellfire Dark fire / Dark fire Now gypsy, it's your turn Choose me or Choose me or Your pyre / Your pyre Be mine or you will burn!

[@patheddles4004]

I recognised and understood the Latin (at least what I could clearly make out), but on my own I wasn't sure what kind of Latin it was. Thanks to you I get it now: it's what I know as "Church Latin", aka Catholic traditional, ranging from 4th-century to at least 11th-century. So yes, thank you. :)

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

VoicePlay turned up the fire, and melted Mortius' brain so much that he had to watch the whole video twice in a row 😆❤ Thank you, Mortius, for another great reaction!

[@виолина-ч6д]

I love watching how you are surprised by their songs and your voice is gorgeous and gives you goosebumps from their songs

[@mityakiselev]

"You don't just call and response Eli and Geoff" IDK m8, the first time I heard Geoff I had a severe colon response 💀

[@AmyLeuWho]

They do use doubles of Geoff's voice sometimes! In fact, they use several clones of Geoff, which can be seen performing in many of his solo videos. There's only one surefire way to tell which Geoff is the original Geoff among the crowd - the real Geoff is allergic to sleeves.

[@felicitymcdonald24]

Not true! 😂 The "real Geoff" in his solo videos is always the lead singer, but not necessarily the one/only one without sleeves (e.g. in Folsom Prison Blues, Daryl (as indicated by the number code on his shirt) is wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off, while Geoff, Jeoph, and Jeff (again, number codes) are all wearing sleeved shirts 😝)

[@judithboulden3456]

Oh, my goodness. It's all Geoff and it's all great, all the time!!!❤❤❤

[@lasuz2268]

The unidentified walk on to give the news was Tony Wakim

[@matthiashejlskov5008]

You missed Caesars guitar part? It was so unexpected, and not even highligted. But awesome!

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I hope Mortius doesn't hurt himself in response to the amazing performance. Tony Wakim played the guard but Eli was the voice. Thanks Mason too.

[@creationsbychancecan]

This is definitely the best arrangement by Lane to date. I personally like that they kept the speaking part in. Geoff's eyes gave me the collywobbles! Love the fact that Geoff was the lead. Great reaction Mortius

[@craigcook1350]

I’ve been anxiously awaiting your reaction to this one, and it did not disappoint!!! One tiny thing…it’s “Choose me, or your pyre,” not “prior.” A small thing, but makes the lyrics FAR darker.

[@crazypuzzlechick]

and the spoken part in the middle of the song was part of the original from the film. Frollo is being interrupted by his guard.

[@Angeltelron]

Oh, i was waiting for this since Voiceplay released this cover

[@jenniestarr9015]

same!

[@candilunsford2878]

yep. Can't wait for him so see Jack's Lament. @@jenniestarr9015

[@Angeltelron]

Yep, that was how I thought he would react to this

[@ShiftingFixations]

The whole song gives me chills, but ”burn it” from Layne and that last “she will burn” genuinely just hit different, it’s so goddamn good. It’s so incredible. I was in PIECES the first time I heard this (late to the party I know) and I still am. You have more understanding of music than I, but you hit on a lot of the moments I do when I hear this, great to get better insight on WHY I love this arrangement so much. Hellfire is one that just keeps bringing me back. Entirely secondary, but I also totally want everyone’s outfits from this. Especially whatever J’s wearing. So cool. And the fire in Geoff’s eyes? Ok, ok, ok, I see you, VoicePlay… that’s awesome. It’s the little things sometimes. 😂

[@ryansmallwood1178]

Such a good arrangement, thanks for being you and replaying so much and catching so many details!

[@alyssadaniels7841]

Layne has a short bass line up until he says “burn it”, then it’s Geoff double-tracked. 😊 Also, Tony is credited as the guard, but is voiced by Eli.

[@itspetos2107]

This one is fire, but the song Geoff released LITERALLY THE NEXT DAY after this is S tier. It's been 4 days and i think I've listened to it more that 50 times.

[@Justlov4]

This is the first video I've seen of yours. I was recommended your channel after going down a voiceplay/Geoff rabbithole. LMAO You are so fun to watch. The excitement made me so happy but you also put in a very interesting analysis.

[@dreyhawk]

I call this lineup the Fabulous Five. Since they have yet to replace J. None, having a series of guests instead, and have J. None as often as he can get away, I suspect and hope that they are holding his spot for him. 🤞

[@robertofiend1264]

I’m pretty sure the speaking section is in the original as well just so you know. Great reaction!

[@caitlinkavanagh3298]

The bass in the beginning while Geoff was singing was Layne, once he started beatboxing it was all Geoff to my knowledge. (but who knows with so many of them being able to sing bass) You have to watch carefully to see it. Four generations of VP baritone's in one video, what a delight! Thanks for the reaction!

[@brendaswolfe1435]

Did you notice Ceasars electric guitar in the middle? Love your analysis as always ❤❤

[@Tintenstreuner]

I just rewatched your reaction for the third time in less than 24h. 😅 The only other VP R&A of yours I've seen as often are Phantom of the Opera and the Queen medley (and this is partially due to the fact that almost no one else covered these two). And I absolutely agree with you that J.None and Cesar are the best line-up. I also noticed that they bring J back for all the songs that one can anticipate to become a big deal and particularly popular such as Phil Collins, Metallica oder Valhalla. I think that's not a coincidence but a conscious choice. And just like all the returning guests (Rachel, Omar etc.) J isn't nesseccarily always the leading star but just one of the guys in all the arrangements that feature him, just as if he was still a regular member, because he no longer has to be introduced to the audience. As someone who usually gushes endlessly about Eli and Cesar and isn't really on the Geoff obsession bandwagon, this is one of those rare arrangements where I'm all about Geoff and Layne (another one being the Queen medley). I don't even mind that it's mostly a solo for Geoff. Usually I'm not a fan of the (mostly older) arrangements that feature one of them as a lead for most of the song because for me, VP is all about being a group of all equally amazing singers and I want everyone to be featured somewhat equally. (The only real exception is, in fact, Phantom with Tony.) But this one just breaks all the rules for me apparently. 😂

[@laurimurphy112]

According to others, the man in the cloak is Tony from Pattycake Productions who Geoff convinced to do the walk on. Also, that particular set of lines is actually in the original scene in the Hunchback of Notre Dame (slightly adjusted for a live performance.) It prefaces Judge Claude Frollo's hunting spree that culminates in setting parts of the city on fire and also in damage to the cathedral if I remember correctly. I am very glad you enjoyed what is now my second favorite Voice Play video. LOL

[@mellchiril]

I've had this version of the song stuck in my head for days now, can't seem to get it out. Upon first time listening to it I thought 'I think I still prefer the original'... but I think by now I can't lie to myself about that anymore. Especially since I'm waiting for my favorite reactors to upload their reactions (you being one of those, so yay!) Such an un-Disney-like song, such a creepy song... all brought about by a dude being h**ny. Yet when VoicePlay sing it I don't think many would choose the pyre.

[@ashbii7632]

YES! All my favorite reactors in one day!! Can't wait to see your reaction!

[@BagulStitch]

I like how you broke down the video first and then listen to it all the way through without stopping the video I hope you do more like this

[@ericturner7824]

The figure in the cameo was Tony Wakim, it is said it was Eli providing the character's voice....>^^

[@BarronessM]

My husband's comment when he first listened was that when Geoff hit the note on Sin (17:55) he could feel it in his testacles lol (he had surround sound headphones)

[@karenzak6627]

Enjoyed your reaction to this latest bit of magic from VoicePlay!

[@MindoverMaster1]

Mortius goes mad again. Man, I aleways love his reactions and his analysis.

[@debharrell3071]

I have watched many react videos to this and yours might be my favorite! Most have been by vocal professionals analyzing it but your amazement is much closer to my own reaction ❤

[@annabanana2764]

So glad, you finally reacted! I went crazy for this! This is just a masterpiece.

[@xdramen538]

I think that listening back to it in a single segment after you’ve made your comments from the first viewing is a good idea.

[@Arathorn3408]

Love it when Lane goes down into his bass register

[@CowardlyShep]

I've been waiting for a Mortius watch of this one! I knew you were gonna have fun with it and I'm cackling to myself while watching, not gonna lie. Thanks for the fun!

[@DravenGal]

We should probably start calling this month "Aca-tober."

[@jamiefraser1505]

Just to see you stimming to this exactly like I did, because one has to get out all of the excitement somehow, makes me feel so incredibly happy and seen

[@ljt974]

Voiceplay at their best and you at yours, apparently! I saw 25 minutes and knew this was going to be a fun one...

[@tylerbrink9571]

Hellfire, now we just have to wait for Jacks Laments and some Casper Fox

[@patriciaviles4033]

Hellfire: aka, the cognitive dissonance song.

[@Drake844221]

This is a video that... when I saw the "notify me" prompt... I KNEW that it was going to just be devastating. And then the next day, Jack's Lament came out, and... I'm 99% certain that they're trying to just destroy people and have the most fun possible as they do. Worse, I'm happily along for the ride >.< So, what does that say about me... heck, about all of us? I'm glad you took the second pass through the song, to check the flow of the spoken part. It really doesn't do badly at all, does it?

[@davelister2]

I wonder if Mortius knows that JoYo has done a great version of this song as well. Clean when it’s normal Frollo and heavily distorted when the madness shines through the facade of civility

[@jinxgirl5]

To me, the middle part is almost like a coasting point into a build up. Layne does an amazing job with the percussion to keep it from feeling flat, Tony's delivery is actually very rhythmic and fits into the beat like sing-talking, and then Ceasar, Eli, and J's backing vocals start to swell up as Geoff's talking at the end and they kind of float us right back into the thick of things. Layne's beats in particular make me want to tap my fingers or feet along with him, so I still feel connected to the music even when they're talking. I love this one! It's been in my head for a week straight, kudos to the guys for another hit! I also agree these five have made some amazing songs together. I miss Earl, but also I think when he left is when Eli started getting more of the high note parts and he's just been shining in that light!

[@christinamoxon]

I actually prefer it when reactors listen to a song twice. Usually without pausing first time, but the other way around is fine. I think it helps to avoid the first-time-overwhelm and miss a lot of things. Thanks Mortius.

[@annegasko7719]

Agreed!! Plus so many songs have an amazing build up and pacing, which can be missed with the stop and start

[@DevilsRose]

The speaking line is part of the song in the movie

[@GigiC4]

I've heard it several times now and it gets better every time.

[@talesroder8948]

im here jumping reaction to reaction but SO excited for mortius reaction

[@kiracattan4624]

I love watching review for this video. JUST to watch everyone basically melt from the music and vocals. It's so much fun.

[@laundrygoddess4]

Mortius... You need to stop holding stuff in. It's not good for you. You need to let us know how you really feel😂😂😂

[@kaitlynheater6088]

That "Sun caught in her raven hair" line's harmony is STUNNING

[@rmdewberry2482]

So fun to geek out over Hellfire with you! I had to go back to and watch the original animation after watching VP's premiere because I hadn't heard it in so long. I also had forgotten about the choral sections sung by the priests/monks and the red-cloaked chorus of judgement as well as the spoken scene where Frollo talks to the guard. I can't remember the last time I heard this song covered in it's entirety like this. VP crushed it!

[@marshayoung9387]

Thank you for another great reaction to Voice Play.

[@KOrionFrayAuthor]

Will not lie, as soon as I heard this, I have been *waiting* for this reaction - because I know Mortius and I love the same pieces of the guys' voices!! THIS WAS SO GOODDDDDDDDDD

[@valeriebottles1584]

I just love watching you lose your mind... I couldnt see my own reaction, but now I know what it looked like😂😂😂😂

[@angiesnellgrose5919]

It's Tony in the cloak

[@kazzellinempanger8998]

You add such emotion to your reactions, it's awesome to watch. :D

[@davidbigley7018]

To me it seems like JNone hasn't really left. This is the best crew of Voiceplay to me as well. I can't wait until you do Geoff's new song Jacks Lament. That is going to blow you away.

[@jennrodriguezdaluz]

i can't remember if i actually commented on this during the premier or just the chat, but i LOVE how jazzed you are about this rendition! i saw that a lot of fans were somewhat conflicted on their patreon but i am on cloud nine! i was always hoping voiceplay would do a full treatment to a HoND song since it's been my favorite disney movie since i saw it at age 11 in theaters (many times) and i still to this day believe it has the best music of any disney animated movie. i can't get this version out of my head and i am stoked to see this has made a place among your favorites. i'm rewatching your reaction a bunch of times for the smiles! ALSO hard agree that this line up is probably my favorite, some of my most favorite and treasured VP songs are cesar + j none.

[@smallsvr9842]

If I remember correctly, Geoff used to Teach Layne bass, same with Layne teaching Geoff small bits of beatboxing. They used to flip roles a lot in older songs when Geoff wasn't always in demon notes, but that may be what happened here when you meantioned Double Layered Geoff, as it didn't sound as full or pronounced as Geoff usually is.

[@robinhatcher8021]

I think your warm because this is HELL FIRE! Lol!❤

[@cgpaladin7390]

I like your reactions. I feel like if you watch it first then go back watch again with reaction would take away your actual reaction because you’d know what to expect. I love hearing the genuine awe and surprise in your reactions. I also love you music theory perspective.

[@WaterBug46]

Happily waiting for your reaction. I knew you would love it. Thank u ❤

[@jackmiller1513]

I don’t know why but a lot of reactors don’t talk as much about the second “she will burn at the end” and idk why but it’s literally my favorite part of this song

[@lizlilliman3644]

My daughter loves hunchback so this is one of the few vouceplays she approves of.

[@kirstenwyatt9675]

The background vocals are the same latin background vocals (text at least) from the original tract. From other vids, I read some of the bass is Layne, some is Geoff.

[@wolfknight412]

I knew this video would shatter Mortius. 😂

[@MsSmurk]

Heh, thanks for visualising what an eargasm probably looks like ^^

[@Katzenpfote83]

The Latin in the Background: et tibi Pater (and you Father) mea maxima culpa (my greatest guilt) both from the catholic Schuldbekenntnis (don't know the translation? guilt avowl?) kyrie eleison (greek: have mercy)

[@Katzenpfote83]

I missed cogiatione (in my thoughts) in the prayer you would preface that with quia peccavi nimis (for I have sinned)

[@debbie3109]

And...Beata Maria (Blessed Mary)

[@christinestromberg4057]

The guard was Tony Wakim who was in the studio doing background work and got reined in to put on a cloak and say a few lines. :) You can't actually do it, can you. :) Just watch it without comment. I mean. LOL

[@barbarakennedy2667]

We don't want him to be silent.

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@barbarakennedy2667 Maybe not, it was just a gentle leg pull as he said he would watch the rest without comment.

[@Someone-dv7hw]

I am starting to realise that maybe my love for fantasy novels has thwarted the vocabulary I picked up learning english to a slightly odd, slightly archaic collection. Because even without subtitles, I immediately heard pyre and I knew what it was no question there. But I still forget what the white food thing that can be whipped stiff is called. No double meaning intented.

[@Lapinporokoira]

Mortius have you done a VP tier list? I think that would be interesting for a video

[@officialmortius]

Oh no, I think that would make people very mad 🤣

[@GoGoGadgetJesus]

I’m surprised after two listens you didn’t notice/mention J. None’s “guitar” solo 😅 Great reaction! 😁

[@TheBre1491]

Am I crazy, or was Tony the guard? That would be really cool to have him pop in. 😂 even if it’s only a speaking role.

[@WilBgames]

ITS TONY

[@悠々彼方S]

In the first five minutes, I was afraid that you were going to collapse at the end because you were having trouble breathing.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

ohh Voiceplay breaking Mortius yet again is always amusing. Thy wibbling at the chord/speed changes is entertaining. Edit: Morius breaking down in the background of the song add to the experience at least in my deranged opinion. Edit 2: Ohh yes they can do that to ye Mortius, re the Eli/Geoff changes. Edit 3: Stuff the flow, your reactions are what matters Edit 4: Welcome to Geoff's part Edit 5: Ohhh your reactions through the second listen through are stoking

[@ioanamoiceanu9533]

The dialog is actually in the original and has to be incorporated in the song for the last course to make sense. Frollo would be going from why me? to fine, I'll do it myself without any context otherwise

[@jerlynneallison6361]

15:40 ...Mortius Happy Dance!! 😁😁😁😁

[@paula0721]

I don't know if it's like that for you or others, but in the chorus for me it's like Geoff literally sets my skin on fire. 🥵🔥 OH. MY. GOD!

[@kaitlynheater6088]

Those speaking lines are verbatim timing and placement from the film. I'm thinking that's why it's there. A moment of faithfulness to the original.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@Mortius The bass-line when Geoff is singing High Tenor Lead is, most likely, him on a doubled track. However, someone in the comment section of Voiceplay's Original Video posited that it might be J-None laying that bass line. They mentioned that J-None actually sings Bass for his Day Job. If that's true, then that could be J-None backing Geoff on Bass.

[@H1012D]

Having listened to this a dozen or so times by now,, a couple of parts I wanna touch on. 2) Lane's castanets, 2) the guitar riff by Lane/Caesar! 3) the spoken part could act as a "bridge" in the song AKA: a vocal break instead of a musical break & 4) Geoff's octave range at the end, without breaks or cuts!

[@genevievelafrance8639]

And dont forget in your crazy acapella october the new christmas album from pentatonix

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

BTW I think they are saying pyre not prior it would make more sense ❤

[@timgray3790]

Movie, song, explains not only need but also requirement of speaking part. It’s Disney

[@janettetippetts7942]

just - - - WOW!!!

[@capucheney]

Dubs+ Dragons from Layne

[@neighbourlady]

J None is now doing bass in the military - so he has learned from Geoff and is tossing some in to VP. Also - the guar is credit listed: Guard - Tony Wakim - yes - Tony from older VP!

[@jamesparson2476]

Recency bias plays in their favour since they rarely release two similar songs in succession. So each time it's new, amazing and GREAT.

[@lewisfredette1319]

Id honestly love to hear voiceplay do il fortuna

[@daviddavison6391]

This is one of my favorite line-ups for VP, but I really miss Earl

[@FLNatureGuy]

Sorry, but Layne's arrangement of "In The Hall of the Mountain King" was an absolute masterpiece and far more difficult without lyrics. I always enjoy watching you react. This was a great cover and very enjoyable. Thanks!

[@Iansco1]

Cameo is Tony

[@loubug9309]

I think the talking part is meant to lose momentum. Sometimes when music has already hit a peak, composers will add a dance break or just stop the music to really make the ending sound epic.

[@sandybrooks8018]

They layered Geoff’s voice