The RIDERS are BACK!! | Unshaken - Geoff Castellucci | Acapella Reaction/Analysis

[@bjspeck4337]

You should remember Geoff isn't here, just the living embodiment of the Ghost Riders in the Sky - all 4 of them.

[@cynthiatalbot6737]

The cowboy on stage left is keeping the "heartbeat" rhythm at the end chorus with the butt of his riffle. Which I found a really interesting performance touch.

[@hwyla4416]

And a neat echo back to "16 Tons" and the tools!

[@GigiC4]

With or without beard and or moustache Geoff is one fine looking gentleman and of course his voice is out of this world.

[@BlackCat604_2]

Mortius, you're my favorite a capella reactor because you're equal parts technical knowledge and fanboy energy. 😂

[@Cordelia53]

I love the fact that he said these are the Ghost Riders before they died, and he let them do this song without his supervision. I absolutely love this cover. I had to look up the original by D'Angelo, but this is far superior IMO. Those low notes rumble in my chest. Also, l love that he said they were in front of Daryl's Cafe...lol. Great Reaction Mortius!!

[@sureevoltz4120]

Because he left them unsupervised, they ended up in serious trouble which led them to chasing the Devil's Herd for eternity.

[@Cordelia53]

@@sureevoltz4120 Exactly!! lol

[@ColtonRMagby]

Geoff unleashed his inner subwoofer again in this one, and it's AWESOME.

[@Starrynightdiner]

“The harmonies were squishy and crunchy” Typical Mortius giving eloquent insight. Just teasing. You know i love you birthday boy.

[@LittleB1gMan]

The note at 3:51 isn't 2 voices, it's just one. He's singing in 2 octaves at the same time using subharmonics, so he's singing both the higher and lower octave at the same time. It's not 2 voices layered on top of each other, but just an effect of subharmonic singing.

[@gracesiegel7849]

His cover of a song called Unshaken had my introvert, Ace self shaking, on multiple levels😈🤪 Thanks for your insight, humor and heart❤❤

[@hwyla4416]

I wanted to thank you for pointing out that beginning 'rattle'. I was so focused on the lovely beginning guitar strum that the 'rattle'snake would have bit me!

[@raycardy4843]

Happy Birthday, Mortius!🥳When this one dropped, I think my neighbours thought there was a small earthquake! 😂I'm not a gamer, so know nothing about the original - but I love this, very 'spaghetti western' feel to it!

[@davidbigley7018]

Happy Birthday Mortius!

[@christinestromberg4057]

Why does Geoff do anything? To catch you out. He is never predictable. :)

[@felicitymcdonald24]

Knew I could count on you to also pick up on the connection to Ghost Riders In The Sky! Can't wait for the reaction!

[@officialmortius]

(I absolutely did not pick up on it until my patrons told me I’m so sorry to disappoint 🤣)

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I have watched my brother play Red Dead Redemption 2. This song would fit right into the game soundtrack. I would be thrilled to see Geoff's characters used as minor characters in the game too. I adore your background. It fits perfectly with the RDR2 theme.

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

So glad Geoff brought back the Riders. I love the cowboy theme. This man is gorgeous and talented. Love your reaction. Hope to see you reacting to Home Free again. They have some new stuff.❤

[@ryansmallwood1178]

Thanks for another multi-Geoff analysis! 😊

[@rhov-anion]

Happy belated birthday and happy 21k. Woohoo! What a great song to listen to on your birthday, with Geoff showing off his bass and tenor sides. I'm glad I caught the premiere, although late and had to keep pausing and getting up. I really wanted to write that I LOVE the idea of a crossover with you and DJ_410. Let the rainbow energy flow! 🌈

[@pzycho_reclas1794]

Geoff's higher registers have gotten so much better, he sings with them with much less effort and purity now! I also love love the movement in his parts in this song the riffs are as satisfying as the low drops!

[@cloudyskies8644]

I'm not a gamer but this is an awesome performance of a fascinating song. Your analysis was great. And, happy birthday!

[@gabyeguizabal7164]

Nerd-fan-biy Mortius is the best, and I'm here for it ❤❤❤❤

[@djarinriduur]

Spoilers for RDR2 This song plays at two points during the game. After Guarma, when Arthur is riding back to camp to look for everyone. And during his death scene as the sun rises.

[@amandalindsay8920]

Thank you for the R&A Mortius. Your videos always teach me something and brighten my day.

[@bluebbq3267]

As always you are my favorite music reaction channel

[@janetdw]

The Cowboys are back! But this time they are out on their own. It seems like didn’t find the Redemption they were looking for and became Ghost Riders. That’s what happens when Geoff isn’t on hand to keep his eyes on the boys. I like the tie-ins to those cowboys in Ghost Riders in the Sky with the sound of spurs and whistle in the background as well as the lightning strike. There is also a nod to 16 Tons with the rifles being used in the percussion. Also check his ad for Daryl’s Cafe. Daryl is the one in the long leather coat, and he started up his own business apparently. kzbin.infoBi0Dngd_d4Y?si=LIb-y0JA1FisvxsF

[@shirleykarr560]

Happy birthday! Geoff referred to this one as a beast because it has over 100 tracks. So glad he let Goff, Daryl, Jeoph, and Jeff out to play... before they did whatever that made them ghosts riding in the sky.

[@alashandra]

Happy birthday, Mortius! I haven't played the game, but from what I saw somebody else say, it's really easy to miss this song in RDR2. It involves having to steal a horse (or just ride a horse) back to the camp at a specific point. If you're not on a horse, you don't get the song.

[@danirwen5790]

Mortius bro, you NEED "ya know what i mean" merch !!!

[@EtherealForever]

Belated happy birthday Mortius!! This is a beautiful cover. 🌹🕊

[@Cabooseq117]

So many cool harmonies in this one! All the tinglies

[@leslieholland7843]

Happy birthday!❤❤

[@hadinossanosam4459]

3:44 Fun fact: at least for me, that is (quite close to) how subharmonics sound to my own ear - if I record them, they are regular rumbly subharmonics, but my "internal" (bone conduction) hearing usually highlights the "original" note within the overtones. In fact, I find it impossible to distinguish that higher note in this recording, because it sounds so similar to what I'm used to hearing internally, so it was very interesting to have someone point it out as an added element - I almost wonder if Geoff's perception of his subharmonics is similar and he intentionally mixed this to emulate that sound :) 6:08 Having the backgrounds barely noticeable adds a lot to the "lonely" feeling of the main line in my opinion

[@janetdw]

I never thought about the difference that bone conduction headphones would make as opposed to over the ear. I am curious to see how that’s going to work for me. I have auditory processing disorder. I don’t always hear sounds the way the other people do or it takes me several listens to catch everything. Doesn’t matter how hard I concentrate. My ears hear it but my brain is trying to figure out what to do with those sound waves. Now I’m going to have to go back and listen to everything with the over the ear headphones and then replay with the bone conduction headphones so I can hear the difference. Gives me a great excuse to listen to everything at least a few more times!

[@jeanettepencz]

Happy belated birthday Mortius.

[@ThalesCorner]

Great reaction, thank you.

[@chloenguyen6398]

Hi Thale! Love your videos!

[@ThalesCorner]

@@chloenguyen6398 thank you

[@ThalesCorner]

@@chloenguyen6398 Thanks

[@felicitymcdonald24]

Your reaction videos never disappoint, and your facial journeys are always such a treat! Geoff is always such a pro when it comes to new videos/song covers, but they're even better when I know I'm gonna get to watch reaction videos like yours later on!

[@dianeschluter9995]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@DennisKovacich]

I don’t do expectations. That way, I can’t be disappointed if they don’t do what I expected.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

It’s getting that I can tell what you’re thinking just by your look ❤

[@HeikoDärr]

Hey, Mortius, I'm a great castelucci Fan, you are a castelucci Fan. I find in You Tube a realy short song by Castelucci..The Name of the song is" Paul Banyen. The Song is famos. The time of the song is 1 Minute and 2 secends. Thanks,and by Heiko from Germany. P.S.:You make a Goodyear work.

[@indecx1878]

The first note that you thought was two voice is I think just a subharmonic

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

happy birthday and congrats on reaching 2.5k subscribers. you know what i am about to say don't you? more dan vasc please

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I don't want to add any spoilers for folks who have not played the game yet, but this song plays during a major scene of a character death near the end of the game

[@Bubba_Deluxe]

The first time I heard the harmony hums I didn’t register it

[@fabianamercedezortiz7631]

Hola desde Argentina! Cuanto esperé tu reacción... Sabia que te iba a gustar! Gracias por tu gran reacción! Un abrazo a la distancia😊

[@eriklind8489]

This is so awesome. Nice to see you again. It was fun

[@paula0721]

Happy birthday, Mortius.🥳🥳🥳 Geoff Castellucci was a great choice for that day.🙌❤

[@tiadennis1422]

Happy birthday Mortius 🎂

[@terezastastna941]

💜

[@DravenGal]

Well, I guess we know why The Riders went to Hades, because this song is sinfully good! A real masterpiece!

[@CapriUni]

Happy belated birthday, Mortius! Happy 21K! (Maybe the song was added as a later "Downloadable content" after you played it? I dunno squat about things like video games; I'm basically at "Bejeweled" and "Freecell solitaire" level).

[@aaronspore2923]

At 4:17, almost certain that is just subs. They are produced when you sing a pitch and then fry on top of it, creating the subharmonic am octave below the pitch you are actually "singing." It can be more or less clean sounding depending on proficiency (which I know Geoff has in spades) and how it is mixed. Usually its just there for the low end but in its full glory, there is also a clear base tone. Even with all that said, I could always be wrong, but I'm struggling to hear a backing voice at this particular moment

[@oskarhoffmann8312]

Insanely late but glad you finally did it

[@officialmortius]

It’s been two weeks 🤣

[@oskarhoffmann8312]

@@officialmortius Thats what im saying. I can never wait. Long time fan here

[@officialmortius]

@@oskarhoffmann8312So that's... very much not insanely late.

[@Hwyla-qp5lv]

@@officialmortius Perhaps just feels that way to someone who is impatiently waiting to see your take? Every second feels like forever?

[@kellytressler7671]

Happy Birthday 🎉! Listening to Geoff in all his forms is a great way to celebrate. Always love to see your reactions and enjoy what you do here! ❤

[@BeatrizPOMPONLEVAINVILLE]

Happy Birthday, Mortius !! Bon anniversaire !! Feliz cumpleaños !! 🎂

[@malenaseiguer2081]

What a voice! Great song, great video ❤

[@majorleaguezombie796]

Another video you should do that I just heard from the bass gang is Billie Eilish’s Bury a Friend. So harmonic deep and scary

[@MelindaBrown-yz5jc]

😀👍

[@laxus123]

D1-G7 is insane though

[@Guest.7289]

Where the hell did you pull a G7 from i aint tryna joke abt it or be rude im genuinely confused

[@laxus123]

​@Guest.7289 it's at around 6:53, he made a sound effect at G7 for a split second, you here a whistle in the 6th octave and then the sound effect after is 1 octave higher.

[@Guest.7289]

​@@laxus123 ah youre confusing geoff with the instruments

[@laxus123]

@@Guest.7289 yeah, just like overall note range of the song

[@richardlester9241]

i think mortius needs some milk......lol

[@karenponchak5304]

You should also know by now Geoff likes to be seriously unconventional- like the "rattling noise" is - locusts.

[@Kristjan_N]

I might be alone in this, but I really dislike these "gimmicky" low parts: the notes to my ears simply sound ugly and ruin all the songs where they do it. Example here from this song about what I mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWa2iIdsfKiEjdE By Voiceplay, another good example is Nothing else matters, where in some parts Geoff does those same notes and it just sounds blargh to me. :) Technically he is obviously brilliant, I just wish he used his beautiful part of the bass voice, and stayed away from those ugly notes.

[@Jennifer_J_C]

Happy Birthday Mortius 😊