How does Layne DO THAT?? | In the Air Tonight - VoicePlay | Acapella Reaction/Analysis

[@TheCripeCrew]

I feel like everyone has been geeking out over Geoff’s low notes lately so Layne said “oh yeah well then listen to me beatbox one of the most iconic drum lines in history”

[@lkayh]

OMG, what a sweet pup!! The yawns! I don’t feel like Cesar is getting the props he deserves for his vocals here. Totally different timbre-he sounds like an entirely different singer, three different times in this piece. And he’s not only doing baritone backup singing, but he’s responsible for quite a lot of the high harmonies, as when he’s backing Eli’s solo. Plus the acting! Great reaction, Mortius, and add at least another kiss for your puppy!

[@karenponchak5304]

"I think that pretty much sums up my mental state at the end of this video." -Mortius : EVERY VoicePlay reaction. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tari6085]

Your reactions are always entertaining and Mason is a delight.

[@justarookieartist]

13:00 This editor is quickly becoming one of my favorites 18:00 This editor is now my favorite

[@nerdywordyprincess8499]

Even the Men in Black can't touch these guys. Great reaction and sweet puppy! Also props to Mason for the lip-reading and water drinking sound effects! Lol.

[@mikkifullerton]

Mason saves the day, thank you Mason! And don't tell the Men in Black, we need all their music to continue! Your pup did just fine, so cute!

[@Someone-dv7hw]

Yes, don't you dare interrupt those demigods in their mission of ushering us (our ears) into pure bliss

[@kyokonightstorm5844]

I love the "You challenged J, so now you have to deal with whole gang" vibe of their entrances. Don't challenge these guys to a riff-off, that's for sure. Also, this is the song I recommend for first-time VoicePlay viewers. It has nearly everything the guys are known for. Eli gets some great "rock god" moments that only he could pull off. Cesar's beautiful voice supporting *everyone* (reminds me of being an alto & mezzo soprano back in choir). J.None is part of the song and that is always a treat. Geoff flexes both ends of his range. Layne not only gets to sing, and his vocals are always a welcome addition, but he also pulls some serious beatbox shenanigans. Honestly, the only thing missing is VioLayne, but they managed to do so much in what is easily one of my favorites of their works. Where would the violin even be added? We have Nothing Else Matters for that, which is my go-to second song for newcomers. XD (3 = We Don't Talk About Bruno, 4 = This is Halloween, 5 = The Lion Sleeps Tonight)

[@Gael4ce]

This had a stand out visual moment too, IMO. Can we talk about that absolutely LETHAL side eye Cesar threw on “I would not lend a hand”?! That is now my working definition of “side eye”. Also, lol Mason! Fantastic job of covering. ❤

[@Fyrebird721]

That was some bom-*BASTIC* Side-eye

[@LadyGreensleeves33]

I think that synth sound is just vocals (I think Cesar's and maybe Eli's) with that effect on their voice? But they just keep getting more crazy creative with their vocal skills every video, who knows. lol.

[@Julandran]

It's definitely Cesar (with some fun post-processing, of course). If you watch him in the wide shot during J's second line, you can see it in the timing of his hand movements. He did something similar in Running Up That Hill, too. :)

[@MuriKakari]

I agree with you; I think I can hear a breath at the beginning of the sound.

[@bewolver6173]

They also had fun adding effects to make Caesar sound like an electric guitar

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

Yeah, my assumption is that they've used electronic production effects of some kind to transform a vocal into that synth-brass sound. I'd be interested to know how *much* they transformed it, i.e., how close they managed to get to the sound they were after in the original recording, and how much they had to play with the effects to get it perfect.

[@barbarabishop9362]

You are just fun to watch. :D And Mason is awesome! Of all the reactors I watch, he's the only "behind-the-scenes" guy who ever gets to play in front of the curtain and we love it when he does! Also, that is one sweet puppy. 🥰 I just spent some time reviewing VoicePlay's video list for the last 18 months. It is staggering, but offensively low on views. They need to get better promotion coverage! 02/04/2022 Dragonborn Comes (2.2M) 02/25/2022 We Don't Talk About Bruno (4.7M) 04/08/2022 Dream On (928K) 05/13/2022 Enemy (1.2M) 06/10/2022 Good 4 U (652K) 07/01/2022 Running Up That Hill (678K) 08/12/2022 I Can't Make You Love Me (302K) 09/16/2022 Hall of the Mountain King (676K) 10/07/2022 Hide and Seek (Ding Dong) (1.1M) 12/02/2022 The Chipmunk Song (264K) 01/13/2023 Nothing Else Matters (1.4M) 02/03/2023 In My Room (216K) 03/17/2023 Golden Hour (310K) 04/07/2023 Valhalla Calling (1.4M) 05/12/2023 Seven Nation Army (359K) 06/16/2023 In The Air Tonight (150K) Every one of these puts them in the top tier of musical performances, NEVER MIND that they are a capella, which just adds to the amazingness. (I kept wanting to add more names to the list, like the Wicked Medley and Hoist the Colors, etc., but you have to stop somewhere!)

[@CapriUni]

"It is staggering, but offensively low on views." Agreed. Especially since their musicality and arranging skills have matured exponentially in that time.

[@felicitymcdonald24]

Gotta add Hellfire to that now!

[@amandalindsay8920]

Thank you Mortius, Mason (and Cara) for the R&A. A joy as ever.

[@kaspianocz6330]

MASON you are a beast 😂

[@iamsquatty]

Aww, sweet baby pupper Cara 💜 I love Cesar in this video so much, vp did such a good job with this one! And Mason, keep being awesome 💜💜

[@candilunsford2878]

Love Phil, but this is better IMHO. So glad they kept with the 80's look. That car is Layne's dad's and was most likely in the garage they practiced in when they were 4:2:Five or before.

[@karenponchak5304]

It was in the garage before any of them were born, lol.

[@bethjeans3780]

I’m here for Cara! The behind the scenes for this was so amazing. Of course they are beyond amazing. Thanks for a hilarious and informative reaction!

[@katthor7311]

Mortius, loved the reaction even though it broke you. Unfortunately, though, I must yell at you again, per the instructions in your description box since you forgot the link to the original. Also, Mason's interpretation of you was spot on. 🤣

[@helenavieira7817]

Brilliant!!!👏👏👏👏👏Love your reactions 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tfawns1147]

I REALLY REALLY want Phil Collins to hear this and hear what he thinks.😃

[@ellyncarr3150]

Between your mind melting and Mason trying to lip synch when you muted your mic, all I can say is...😂😂😂😂!!!!❤

[@nicklenights]

My goodness!!!! You were TOTALLY rocking out with this song!🥰🥰😁😁😁🤭🤭🤭

[@CowardlyShep]

If Mortius ever gets wireless headphones, he's gonna wander off during a VP reaction and we'll never see him again. 😆

[@janetdw]

There was a time when you could not turn on the radio and not hear this song. And while it is a really great song and Phil Collins is an amazing artist, it never really reached me. One of the things that VoicePlay does so well is to try to make their interpretation, both audio and visual, really reflect the lyrics of the song. I think the next time I hear the Phil Collins version I will hear it in a whole new way. They did a great job with the 80s Miami Vice vibe complete with the glitchy VHS feel to it. Layne outdid himself. The percussion was outstanding and I LOVED that stomp sequence. It sets up the whole second half of the song.

[@joyfulyes]

Yes they do make their videos true to the lyrics/spirit of the songs, and I often like their covers better than the originals, AND as you said I hear the originals in a whole new way later. Also that signature VoicePlay Joy is so evident here! They are totally giving this song the Full VoicePlay Treatment and they know it and seem to be loving every minute of it!

[@carinarodebak9419]

Thank you Mortius and Mason.

[@Cordelia53]

Oh, boy...I can see this one broke you as well. This song is so iconic, and they made it fabulous!! I just do not understand how they do what they do and get better with each and every song!! Loved your reaction to this outstanding cover Mortius.

[@SgtAwesome97]

Aaaah, my weakness. Puppy time is the best time. Was waiting for you to get to this one, absolutely blew my mind when I first heard it, glad to see it blew yours as well lol.

[@stevenshewfelt888]

You have found the secret to breaking the reactors...Layne, he did it with his violayne in nothing else matters and with his vocal percussion in Vahalla calling

[@zpinn8242]

MORTIUS! YOU FORGOT THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION AGAIN! Nice reaction vid btw. This was a crazy one. And your dog is SO CUTE!

[@officialmortius]

No I didn't you can't prove that (thank you)

[@DravenGal]

I love the way you love music so much! Great reaction!

[@mahatmakane1946]

In the 80's the Miami Vice TV show pioneered the use of popular music as a script device as well as in trailers. If you lived in Miami then you'd have seen guys all over the place wearing Miami Vice clothes, driving similar cars, driving similar boats, living the show. This song in particular was in sync with the show's vibe. The old car, the lights, the 80's TV look, this is Miami Viceplay.

[@janetdw]

VicePlay…😂. Very clever!

[@lacko623]

Loved the reaction as always 😄 And baby Cara is the sweetest little pupper ever ❤

[@Drake844221]

Dude, this one was just amazing. Like, I don't know what kind of a kick they've been on over their last three videos, but I swear, they are out for blood, and I LOVE it!

[@rmdewberry2482]

Lol, Mortius, staring offscreen at the heavens looking for help. I expect no less on a VoicePlay video. XD

[@MiladyMacabre]

Great covering at the end, Mason! Mortius, you were so shaken, one of your collar buttons came undone. Good work there, VoicePlay LOL

[@skyhijinx]

Love watching your reactions. Glad to see others that simply cannot handle how incredible they are. Cute pup too, tho not letting her listen could be considered animal abuse XD. Have a great weekend.

[@cindyowens3965]

Loved the reaction. And loved Mason’s save!

[@Simi_Rose]

While we all love geoff sometimes when they make his base more subtle like in some of this piece where you more feel the base than hear it it rounds it out more without overwhelming... although especially on Mortius' channel we all love the overwelming segments :D Mason awesome editting as normal :D And super adorable puppy!

[@ambermiller7690]

So cute love the baby puppy 😊 song is of course amazing

[@katherinelinkous6249]

I think we need to prepare Mortius for VoicePlay by getting him a glass of warm milk, A teddy bear and a weighted blanket. He needs a safe place for when he breaks.😉

[@Jennymit21]

😂

[@clairethompson5549]

Excellent video, as always! Your reactions always put me in such a good mood. Also, I need Cara to know I would die for her.

[@laurenkop1019]

Not sure how you and Mason connected, but he is perfect for you and needs a raise!

[@CapriUni]

After I watched this for the sixth or seventh time, I realized that there's a new stylistic signature in VoicePlay's arrangements (I've seen it in "Nothing Else Matters," "Golden Hour," "Seven Nation Army," and now this), where the arrangement builds in intensity and complexity, and then suddenly drops back to simplicity, and ending on a quiet, gentle, note. The analogy I came up with is it's like being taken up in an airplane for skydiving, and you climb to the clouds, have the adrenaline rush as you leave the plane behind. Then the parachute opens, and you land soft as a feather.

[@joyfulyes]

This! I like it so much when they do that. It does seem like they've done it before the songs you named, but I can't think of an example right now...

[@CapriUni]

@@joyfulyes I think they probably have, but this year is when I really started to notice it. I think they've been experimenting and perfecting until it's ~chef's kiss~.

[@Jennymit21]

Dragonborn Comes too

[@CapriUni]

@@Jennymit21 I re-listened to that just the other day (while coming up with my own list of "best representations of What VoicePlay is/has been/has become") and noticed the same thing. In contrast, there are the songs that end at the peak of energy: Phantom of the Opera, Moana Medley, Little Mermaid Medley, Wicked Medley (Rachel Potter ones, I just noticed, typing out that list). Though there may be others.

[@Jennymit21]

@CapriUni another high energy ending is We Dont Talk about Bruno..I LOVE that one

[@Cabooseq117]

Mason, you are not the editor we deserve, but the editor we need

[@WaterBug46]

Thank you Mason for putting the whipped cream and cherry on top of an already gourmet feast of sound. Perfect. Mortius, your enthusiasm always puts a smile on my face. Your reactions are on my daily. Thank you. And just love your puppies. It’s so nice to see them. The best.

[@kathrinewatson6321]

OMG I love you have Mason as part of your team.

[@veronicathunander4579]

Cara is so Cure!!❤ Cesar does that synth line in the beginning (they told us in the Patreon chat), but I think it’s with added effect in post.

[@JvWet]

Thanks for another awesome emotional reaction!

[@AsheryW]

That was a button-popping-ly good reaction 😂 (15:45) But seriously, I always look forward to seeing your reactions to VP

[@leekestner1554]

This is my favorite song from Phil Colins. I watched someone else react to the original back in January. I hadn't heard it in a while and had never seen the concert version. You should take a look because having that fresh in my mind helped me truly appreciate what Voiceplay did with this. I had never realized that Phil was singing this while he was drumming.

[@tiffymcconkey]

Ive been waiting and watching for this reaction. Cara is absolutely precious

[@ilesalmo7724]

I think Layne is doing a trumpet-sound in the beginning and it's being extremely distorted in post

[@bjspeck4337]

I love this - was all mixed up between Nothing Else Matters and In the Air Tonight, I can't decide which is my favorite. The small frame is the old TV screens and the glitches are what really happened on those TVs. A tribute to the 80s which I really thought was perfect. The car is Layne's dad's that he bought new in 72. J None is dressed in Miami Vice since they did this song.

[@kevinstrong4527]

Great reaction as always. I am always entertained by watching you slowly meltdown as Voiceplay does their thing. However, the "shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" from Mason at 12:49 broke me for a solid 2 minutes. Mostly a problem because I was watching it while as work and I was trying to keep my laughing quiet.

[@виолина-ч6д]

16:20 gorgeous 😂 😮astonishment

[@simongoff9190]

That baby is so precious!! Also, great reaction as always.

[@ilonadever8249]

Voiceplay is just the best!!!

[@masaniazura2131]

Mortise rendered speechless by VoicePlay/Geoff take two. Well done, fellas....well done...

[@leslieholland7843]

Mason, great save. Mortius, great reaction! Cara, good puppy! And love to your Ella, too.

[@iamtina.__974]

i cant focus seeing this cute dog. love your videos. greetings from germany

[@charmainehudson5843]

Epic cover from Voiceplay X2. Mortuis is broken again. Great reaction as always.

[@rebeccarose7405]

Love the puppy and thanks to Mason! Another great reaction to another great song!

[@creationsbychancecan]

This song by them is so intricate that I had to this to it 5 times before I felt like I got it. When they go full out it is called a glotica attack. New term I just heard and I thought you would like it.

[@janetjenkins2111]

Loved your reaction. It caught me the same way. Am broken but in a way that only VoicePlay can do. Keep up the great work. 🎉😊

[@dorothyrosenberg1301]

I think one must expect that VP transforms everything they cover. The song becomes something entirely theirs.

[@DTA-Music]

Us too, Mortius XD (Mason? You okay there, buddy?)

[@hayley_council]

So seriously, when I saw this the first time.. besides my own reaction of how good it was, my second was... Good gods, someone looked at Layne and said.... Can you do an arrangement that will totally break Mortius and he said, hold my beer. LOL. So when you started this with, I am going to hold the puppy while I watch this.. I was like, my gods, this is not going to work for him!! That said, everyone was awesome, but damn I loved Sassy Cesar we get to hear so much of his versatility in this and the da da Da.. is one of my favorite parts. Great Job, M.

[@hayley_council]

PS: OMG Mason!!! I died.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

They definitely did a lot of tossing and made it all swirl like something being in the air tonight 💞Another win for VoicePlay - looks like it's naptime for both the puppy and Mortius 😆

[@paula0721]

Oh Lord! The VoicePlay boys broke Mortius again 😂

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Peanut Butter filled Kongs are lifesavers! It's best to have several. Cara is adorable by the way. Love your reaction to the drum solo❤

[@laundrygoddess4]

Frozen peanut butter kongs are even better

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

@@laundrygoddess4 we use them for our Belgian Malinois mix. I wasn't sure about them with a puppy though.

[@laundrygoddess4]

@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 work great for puppies too! It's magic to get them distracted

[@judithboulden3456]

Almost at the end Caesar is doing the run from Stranger Things. So cool.

[@jessicahedman3048]

a classic with added flavor!

[@Terradragoon]

I think Layne's alternating "ki" and either "ti" or "ta" syllables since "k-" syllables have your tongue near the back of your soft palette and "t-" syllables have it just behind the teeth, so alternating between the 2 is pretty quick and easy. I can't tell exactly, though. I'm just basing it off the sound. Dunno how he can project enough for the iconic drum section though. I wonder how much they had to boost that.

[@LyleSpringer]

Aw! Cara is so cute. I just wanted to say that someone FINALLY mentioned the timings. I still can't figure it out.

[@MaggieatPlay]

Feeding the comment algorithm. Thanks for another great reaction.

[@laundrygoddess4]

M&M strikes again! Love you two! And Cara of course

[@melaniehobbs3323]

I’m pretty sure the almost-synth sound at the start was initially made by Cesar, but was modified in post. I can just barely see Cesar moving his hand along with the flow of that sound.

[@avamancuso8749]

This video should be titled how may times does mortius take his headphones off in shock and excitement. I honestly think this may be the most you’ve taken them off in a while lol!❤😂

[@Nrsdesl]

You are pure joy

[@CrimFerret]

People forget that Layne has a hell of a voice.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

Mortius needs a reboot but puppy is so cute ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vex2788]

the beginning is an easier sound to make beatboxing if it isnt synth. Whats more likely is Laime is doing a beatbox sound with a synth overlaying it in production.

[@виолина-ч6д]

reaction bomb❤🎉

[@martymiller9802]

Here, there is homage to Miami Vice (car and J’s jacket + T-shirt). In the air Tonight primers on an episode of Miami Vice.

[@martymiller9802]

*premiered

[@joyvanderveer2282]

Everyone, I think they broke Mortius and Mason both. Wow that was epic. I loved it before, but this was, if possible, even a bit better.

[@Patryn71]

It's a good thing your dog got tired and was happy to lay down. I don't think she would have survived the rest of the reaction if you had still been holding her.

[@poodleladylady5686]

I don't know if this is what Layne does, but my kids can make those sounds, because they play wind instruments. What it sounds like is triple tonguing. How to triple tongue is saying Ta ta ka as you get proficient you speed it up. Double and triple tonguing is a common practice with wind incrementalist. Double tonguing is ta ka tak ta ka.

[@kittiesice]

So that breathy puffing sounds he makes that your trying to place are made with light puffs pushed pushed through your lips in more forceful bursts. Almost like when you blow raspberries but a lot let vibrato and more hard puffs of breath that feel more like the energy when you strike a drum... At least that's the best way I can put it having been someone to developed this kind of skill through just doing it randomly rather than professionally with all the terms. XD

[@kittiesice]

Also Don't feel bad, Layne's level of skill takes a LOT of facial muscle control to get down pat.

[@zackgeldhof1206]

You would really REALLY like Sierra Eagleson's cover of In The Air Tonight. She does a more subdued version, but oh man her voice is a warm cup of coffee on a cold, rainy, day.

[@martymiller9802]

I hear a strong influence of “Gangsters Paradise” intro.

[@autumnwood543]

Cutest puppy on the planet… other then mine of course. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌻

[@kelleyoneal2578]

Cara is precious!

[@fyrebird721gamingstreamsmo9]

the intro seems to be mostly 3/4 with a measure of 4/4 interspersed every 3 or 4 measures...along with Layne being extra "I'm absolutely not human"

[@roellek16]

Anyone else think Mortius kinda looks like Jim Jones in this reaction??? At Least when Mortius' hair is slicked back.

[@moriahwhite1188]

Why is watching you have an existential crisis while attempting dance moves from Madonna’s “Vogue” so entertaining? 😏

[@capucheney]

They went for like warped VHS feel lol

[@Waterflame]

If you want a truly mind bending experience with this song, play it on 2x speed!

[@bensheekey1399]

Jeff is the only person i know that could probably hit the brown note

[@zamorvex]

i do appologise but was it chera or carrot? (currently have a really bad cold so my hearing is a bit weird. yes i have a cold in summer trust me to confuse nature haha, and yes i get heat strokes in winter coz i like to be special haha)

[@officialmortius]

No worries! It’s actually Cara, short for Caramel 🥰

[@zamorvex]

@@officialmortius oooo thats so cute. i hope her and bella get along and have lots of puppy naps together. would be so cute

[@gettingtooldforthis1082]

I absolutely loved the reaction but am I the only one who noticed the one button that wasn't buttoned on his collar?

[@officialmortius]

😧 It’s my headphones fault! It’s totally fine until after 15:45!!!

[@gettingtooldforthis1082]

Haha I was wondering how it went from buttoned to not but when I saw it my OCD kicked in and was like whyyyy

[@karliebeadling4505]

have you ever reacted to anything by citizen soldier? if not could you check out some of their songs sometime please? your reactions are awesome and hilarious