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Reaction/Analysis: (2:03)
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[@glennjanot8128]

Given how often the Wellerman has already been covered by who knows how many artists/bands/TikTok amateurs, Voiceplay always finds a way to make their version unique

[@Nebula_like_the_space_thing]

We love listening to 4 pirates and their humanoid foghorn (:

[@DnDAddictUK]

I love that the outro is just Mortius being speechless for about 2 minutes!

[@BarbaraCowell-td9if]

They broke him again😂😂

[@CapriUni]

the toungin was done. They done took his tongue.

[@cauldroncreations]

I love watching VP break reacters, lol!

[@bar9092]

They packed a lot of talent, fun, musicality, and vocal excellence into this "biggie". It's one of my favorites from their mini-esqe portfolio. I think Cesar was making storm sounds after bonking Layne on the head...though I suppose that could have been someone else.

[@wolfknight412]

DANG IT, VOICEPLAY!!! You broke Mortius AGAIN! 😂

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I love that Geoff sang of the whale. In my mind I see the whale singing.

[@kanelbulle59]

I cant ignore how happy Eli looks in beginning, it makes me unreasonably happy as well hahha

[@jenfraley7637]

This one was a full song and I'm all here for it. I usually dislike the minis because they're so good that I want full versions of all of them.

[@jenfraley7637]

And again I hit enter instead of shift+enter. I wouldn't mind if you decided to react to the minis but if you do, I recommend doing multiples in one video instead of a single video for just one mini. Not that you probably couldn't find stuff to talk about for more than 5 minutes but I get more enjoyment out of your longer videos.

[@georgia8368]

8:55 Dancing Mortius 🎶💃 Great reaction!

[@frankster1477]

Thank you Mortius for doing this biggie. Now how about "Peaches"? It's another biggie, and you are missing Geoff rocking out.

[@shayes3078]

Please do Peaches 😊

[@katrinfrank6114]

Please do Peaches 🍑 yesssss

[@cauldroncreations]

Yes, please! ❤

[@EtherealForever]

Another vote for Peaches!

[@melodiemalone2317]

Please can you do voiceplay mini more often please 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kaleighhenderson7354]

If you do decide you want to check out more of VP’s minis (which you should 😉) there’s a super simple way to get out of the shorts format and into the regular video format on KZbin. You just go to the url of the video, replace the word “shorts” with the word “watch” and then hit enter. It’ll turn the short into a regular, pausable, rewindable KZbin video!

[@sandyhausrath]

oh that's a great solution! I was going to suggest that he watch them through the patron early release links - those are in the standard watch format rather than the short format

[@elvwood]

Yes! Alternatively watch them in the minis playlist (which works the same so long as you don't let it get to the end and move on to the next video).

[@jennifersmith8923]

You make me giggle...and yes this song was AMAZING!

[@gracefiles2268]

I have been so obsessed with this since it came out, they just did a great job with it. Like everything about it is perfect, honestly they can never disappoint me they are just the best. I would definitely like to see you do some reactions to some minis because I would like to hear your opinions on them. Thank you for the great reaction as always friend💜

[@Badger77722]

Reacting to several minis in a video sounds like a great idea!

[@caitlinkavanagh3298]

More Please!! I'd love to hear more of the minis. Many reactors are bunching them in groups, which is great! They have some AWESOME minis, which actually really ticks me off sometimes that they are not full length. 😂

[@ashbii7632]

Yesss, I can't wait to see your reaction to this one. They really packed a lot into it.

[@officialmortius]

They sure did!!

[@rmdewberry2482]

So fun! I had missed Cesar's sound effect like thunder. Thanks for pointing it out. I was always just staring into Layne's eye, LOL.

[@Melisendre]

This is not the only short you should react to but the Wellerman is defenetly one of their best.

[@shirleykarr560]

You had the same physical reaction to Geoff's solo line that I did. How can anyone listen to this and not want to get up and move? Except you have to watch to see all the shenanigans, the props, etc. Eli has a map, Geoff a tankard, Anthony a lantern, Layne with the crazy eyeball, and Cesar with the glasses, earring, and hook. They always look like they have fun with the lighthearted songs but this one seems especially fun. I do hope you react to a collection of minis.

[@ulinomis1]

They did it again 🥰 i love to se Mortius face, when VP do what they do best.. do something crazy and fun and absolutely fantastic 🤩

[@kanelbulle59]

I know this is gonna be WEEKS cus the video isn’t really released yet- and then you have to release yours. But the new Voiceplay Video is just *chefs kiss* and… yeah you are gonna wanting to sit or lay down for it 🤣

[@ilonadever8249]

I've heard Wellerman by other artists and was not impressed. Making it fun was such a good choice. I highly recommend doing reactions to two or three minis at a time. Maybe same featured artist or similar theme.

[@CindySmith0718]

I LOVE this one--it's my very favorite of their short-type releases. It's not just that the BGVs change every verse, but the chorus changes subtly every time, too. They did SO MUCH STUFF here, and I missed some of it until I watched this video. Cesar always Goes For It in these, and I love it so much. I hadn't thought about how bright his tone still was as he sang lower. There's always a lot of (justified!) talk about how high Eli in particular can pull his chest voice, but there should be some love for the ability to keep one's voice bright and clear when descending toward the low end, so thank you! Mortius, this was so much fun to watch! I mostly watch VP and Home Free reactions, and I am always excited when I see you've done one, because I know that even if it isn't your new favorite thing in the world, I will still end up leaving both with a deeper appreciation of the song and also feeling uplifted! I've seen others commenting on how to make the shorts play like regular videos, and if you decide you're up for that, I will absolutely be here for your reactions!

[@marshayoung9387]

I don't care how many people sing this song Voice Play's cover is & always will be the most original & fun.

[@JillPeterson-dr6ox]

You can tell they had so much fun with this one. I wouldn't mind knowing how many times Cesar got to hit Layne without cracking up. Eli was just pure evil with that final laugh. So loved it. You should definitely do more minis (3-4 at a time) talk with Huldra Draco she commented on a different reactor about how to change them so you can rewind them and play them like regular videos. Can't remember what she said to do at the moment

[@scoutbane1651]

I literally got this recommended in after listening to their cover, and I was obsessing over Eli's belt at 1:35. First thing I hear on this video is you reacting just as giddy as me at that same belt :)

[@liisaara7242]

LOVED THIS! Enjoyed your reaction so much, and everything that you pulled out of it.

[@lyndseyeshelman5936]

❤🎉 loved your reaction! (As always!!) So appreciate you and your work and what you share with us!

[@ronsbrat525]

Awesome reaction as always Mortius. This is one of my favorites. It's so upbeat and fun. By the way.... Geoff Castellucci will be releasing his new video Saturday Aug 5th. He's in prison for crimes of passion. Voiceplay will probably be releasing their new video on Friday Aug 11th. What's better than 4 drunken sailors? 6 drunken sailors of course. Watch till the very end. They add a little surprise after a brief pause.

[@MiladyMacabre]

During Layne's verse, as they're all creating a rainstorm, Cesar is doing the "thunder"

[@karenzak6627]

This may be, not only my favorite Wellerman version, but also my favorite of the VP Shorts. Amazing variety and harmonies! Thank you for covering it!!

[@ronsbrat525]

Voiceplay. Tomorrow, Friday. Drunken Sailor. Noon est. Just 6 sailors drinking, singing and having a good time. So much fun.

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

Love this! I don’t watch shorts on my own but I would def watch you watch them lol and this was so well done by Voiceplay!

[@tari6085]

Great "biggie," great reaction!

[@CapriUni]

I don't know if you saw this tip on Jennifer Glatzhofer's recent reaction to VP minis, but anyway: if you left-click and "open in a new window" the KZbin short will act like a longer form legacy video, so you can go pause and go back.

[@CapriUni]

*right* click. I meant Right-click. (you know, the non-dominant finger). My brain and its associations. What can I say?

[@karenzak6627]

Thank you for your reaction explaining the amazing elements that have blown me away about this VP "Mini"!!

[@AnnikaRamhqvist]

That was absolutely extremely great ❤ the highs, the lows and the middles 😊❤

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Thy reactions art as amusing as ever Mortius.

[@joshuaeverett9887]

Mortius' honest reactions make my day every time!

[@benv2315]

Mortius lost for words well voiceplay do it again lol love them

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

I loved this and Mortius reacted how I thought he would! ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Honestly, watching you totally geek out over this in the way that I did when I first saw it is SO much fun. I swear I've listened to this hundreds of times now, and every single time, I get goosebumps. It's incredible. I'd been hoping for a really good full a capella version after hearing the part that Home Free did, and I'm eternally glad that Voiceplay delivered because it's STUNNING. Add to that the incredible video and how fun it is, and I just.. GAH. I can't. LOL

[@CrimFerret]

I love this cover. It looks for all the world like they recorded this in an airport or bus terminal or something. I love Eli's note run. As for doing reactions to minis. I'll watch any reactions you do.

[@nancymanning1763]

Hi Mortius. Can't wait to hear what you thought of the show. I saw a FB post that you met some fellow Home Fries, Kristi and her daughter, Marissa there. I've hung out with her at a couple shows, the latest being Tim's birthday bash in Nashville.

[@officialmortius]

Ooooh, can you link me to that post? I’d love to see it 😄

[@richb313]

Great rendition.

[@LoriPeace]

I'm so glad i found your channel to see your reaction to this. I LOVE this version of Wellerman, but watching your reaction I saw all sorts of things I hadn't noticed before -- the notes that Geoff sang near the beginning, the gesture and sound Cesar made during Layne's solo (which somehow had escaped me after all these times of watching it -- how?!?), the details of the rhythm of the chest slaps. Your delight with all the various parts of the video that have always delighted me was so fun to watch. And by the way, you have an amazing voice too -- I was very impressed to hear you drop down to the bass line and hit some of Geoff's notes. Over all a terrific reaction video -- new subscriber. 😊

[@officialmortius]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m so glad you found the enjoyment and appreciation you did. Welcome to the crew! 🥰

[@jalyc]

I too miss so many things until pointed out to me. One thing I noticed that drives me up a wall, though no one else seems to hear it, is at 2:06 when Anthony sings "Abili-A-ty" instead of just "Ability". ARRRGHHHH! lol

[@LoriPeace]

@@jalyc Well, what he's singing is the name of the ship, which is "the Billy O'Tea," which the way he sings it sounds like, as you say, "Abili-A-ty."

[@jalyc]

@@LoriPeace ​ LOL!!! Like I said, I miss a lot of things. My text at the bottom AND the little research that I've done always say "Ability" and I trusted it. Just another 'misheard lyric' I guess. "A billy is an Australian term for a metal container used for boiling water, making tea or cooking over a fire123. It is a small can, tin or pot used on a campfire for boiling water/tea etc." With knowing the definition now, this makes perfect sense, along with the chorus of sugar, TEA, and rum. I may be 72 now but I've never lost my love of learning. Thank you for replying.

[@LoriPeace]

@@jalyc LOL Glad I was able to clear it up for you. 😊 And now you've taught me something -- I had no idea why it was a "billy"! And I've just turned 63, and love learning new things too. Thanks, new friend!

[@EbonRaven]

I really loved this take on the Wellerman. It was just so much fun! I think all of them were making ocean noises during Layne's section. If you watch, most of them were doing vocal and semi-percussive types of things.

[@j.vandenberg3323]

we all need to start making a Bet book on each video he reacts to and bet at what point in the video He just completely Freezes up LOL

[@sunnysidesofblue]

Your giggles give me life.

[@hwyla4416]

This song is so jaunty - best word for it. I’ve taken to playing it first thing every morning! I especially love Eli’s high swell on ‘all’ - it feels like riding a wave! All of it is great, but that’s my favorite part. Lots of next to favorite parts though!

[@ericturner7824]

I had been waiting for a cover of this for SOOOOOO LOOOONG.......>^^

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Definitely deliciously delightful

[@Cpperk95]

LOVE your reaction. Sometime check out a visually fun oldie is Still Alive - Portal | VoicePlay | PartWork: Episode 5. LOTS going on in that one and it is not a shortie

[@officialmortius]

I think you’ll be happy next week 😄 (Or now if you join the Patreon 🤪)

[@LS-vz6nk]

If your interested in reacting to minis but think they are too short there is another reactor that does 3 minis to make 1 reaction video. Food for thought 😊😊😊😊

[@SerenityRose30]

Yeah another day of mortius has been broken by the awesome people in VP. I like that he gets giddy when they do something way out in left field but another great reaction.🎉

[@Cabooseq117]

Peaches is also a "Mini" that was long enough to have the rewind function like Wellerman. I'm sure you've overlistened to that like everybody else that knows about it though 😜

[@DravenGal]

Voiceplay often leaves me speechless and at a loss for words, too.

[@delord1619]

Rob Dietz is credited with the arrangement. Well, PROPS TO ROB for this brilliant piece. I loved it!

[@VideoJocky1]

Definitely the longest short I have ever heard. 🤣

[@RThr33Robbie]

Mortious didn't say "dude", he said "DEWD!" 😂😂

[@rhov-anion]

This was so well done, it's a shame we didn't get it with full costume. Then again, I guess they were simply waiting. This was just the appetizer.

[@IggyVRam]

I love how Caesar pulled out a hook when he said "hands."

[@carinarodebak9419]

Exceptional is the word here.

[@missconstrues]

HOW TO WATCH SHORTS AS A NORMAL VIDEO: Replace the word "shorts" with "watch" in the URL and then hit Enter. Another option is to go to the Comments and click on a time stamp next to a comment which will also switch the video to the normal format. Now it's possible to rewind, etc.

[@laundrygoddess4]

Who knew the best version of the song is the shortest one?

[@bjspeck4337]

They are in the mall!

[@suearmstrong2715]

If anyone defied me to define VoicePlay in two minutes, Wellerman is what I'd present for my evidence. It's just so THEM.

[@janetjenkins2111]

Broken. Nothing new here. VoicePlay + Mortius = broken. Lol ❤😊

[@janeeggleston9542]

❤❤❤❤

[@Charity322]

Is the shorts' audio still done in the studio? I had the impression that they filmed them live.

[@officialmortius]

I won’t pretend to know everything about VP’s creative process, I could be wrong, but I do know it would be VERY difficult to get audio that crisp in an open mall like that

[@nancymanning1763]

Hi Mortius. How was the Home Free show???

[@officialmortius]

Incredible!!!

[@Emil_Stoltz]

I can't be the only one who thinks the black guy sounds like Michael from Vsause

[@AsheryW]

Ceasar gives me major Smee vibes

[@etherealswordsman3214]

Ha ha, u broken.

[@HelenGriffith-hv3fy]

😀

[@lordqwertythepyromancer3458]

:D

[@benwaymire1594]

:)

[@Ida-Christine]

Cannot tell you love Cesar. Nope. Not at all! ( I love him too)

[@matheusvollbrecht1770]

Para de pausar.😠

[@officialmortius]

Para de ver videos de analise se não sabes como funcionam :)

[@davidtullis2810]

I hate minis and won't watch them. I have the attention span to listen to a whole song

[@emilyelizabethbuchanan998]

This one IS the whole song.

[@Justlov4]

I just heard this today. Very late to the game but your squeals sounded exactly like mine. They are so good and their arrangements are fantastic