Like a HUG in MUSICAL FORM!! | The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VoicePlay | Acapella Reaction/Analysis

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[@ForeverDegenerate]

I would just like to remind everyone that the featured lead, J. None, the man with the crazy insane falsettos in this song... is currently The United States Navy's BASS SINGER. 🤯

[@andrewlyles3628]

W-what? How?!

[@Miss_Equinox]

Uh.... what?!😮

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@@andrewlyles3628 @Miss_Equinox Yep. J.None is actually classified as a Baritone (that's what he has on his LinkedIn). He has a crazy range. He sings, mostly, Third Tenor for VoicePlay behind Eli and Cesar. He's also the back-up Bass for Geoff for when Geoff has to sing Lead and Layne is stuck on Vocal Percussion. So if you ever hear a Bass Line in a VoicePlay song backing up Geoff and Layne is doing Vocal Percussion and J.None is in the song, it's likely either Geoff layered or J.None laying that Bass Line. I believe all of VoicePlay has the range to sing Bass, if needed. Cesar is also classified as a Baritone despite being Second Tenor behind Eli. And even Eli, their Primary Tenor, I've heard has a mean "Morning Voice" Bass. So yeah, literally, the entirety of VoicePlay can sing the entire vocal range from Bass to Tenor with Eli and Cesar able to hit that beautiful High Rock Tenor. J.None can actually get up there too, though not quite as high. However, when he hits that High Tenor, he tends to sound less "Rock" and more "Pop." As in "The King of Pop." The higher J.None sings, the more he sounds like Michael Jackson. The timbre of J.None's voice is smooth and buttery, very much evoking R&B and Motown whereas Eli's voice is definitely heavy on the Rock Grit. Cesar, on the other hand, lands in the middle. He is vocally flexible enough that he can go either way with the timbre of his voice.

[@PurpleCinnamon-Land-Of-Misfits]

Cesar twerking, J-None chicken walking, Ellie with the ballerina like moves, Lane flossing and Geoff doing the Harlem shake 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't with these guys❕❗

[@Auitsmgirl5]

I agree with you also I love Geoff so much he amazing ♥️

[@alyssadaniels7841]

The ‘Hey Macarena’ took me OUT, Mason 🤣💀

[@laundrygoddess4]

Those notes were a c6 and D6 by their baritone. Cesar is limitless

[@thisismetoday7423]

He’s definitely a baritenor! 😅

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I know you are going to have so much fun with this one, Mortius. Enjoy. It started out to be a short, but Layne got carried away and carried on

[@bar9092]

Every time I see Gangnam Gorilla (6:47) dancing in the distance, it cracks me up! This is one of the most playful, joyous productions VoicePlay has ever released, and it makes my heart happy every time I hear it❤😊😃

[@rhov-anion]

This song is pure joy and gives the fans everything we love. I don't think anyone can listen to this without dancing a little. Hope your day is all smiles.

[@CapriUni]

When J. None, Cesar, and Eli were singing the "Hush, my Darling. Don't cry, my Darling" verse, my first thought when I watched this was: "Mortius is gonna love this -- they're using his favorite technique!"

[@janetdw]

I believe that their cameraman transferred out of the area so they are using an iPhone right now to film everything. Their Christmas one was done with iPhone but it was a series of cuts so it wasn’t obvious. But this is set up just like the minis but it is their release for the month. You missed that the footsteps of the elephant wandering by in the background match the percussion in the beginning. I also like that the hippo opens his mouth really wide when Cesar’s going for one of his whistle notes. Someone posted that those really high notes were C6 and a D6. I don’t know precisely what it means, but I know that it’s really really high! There is so much going on in this not only vocally but visually. It’s always a treat when we get to hear Layne sing and then we got Violayne as well!! And be sure to check out the recent minis. They did a beautiful barbershop quartet version of “Pure Imagination” as well as an adorable Baby on Board featuring Asher! It is out on their Patreon channel, but I’m not sure if it’s been released on YT yet.

[@sippy1850]

It was supposed to be a mini but layne was having so much fun just carried it on and cesar hit that hi note 3 times

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

and the best part ?baby asher was on set and he slept through the whole thing! ❤

[@Wildecat10]

If you think this was a video hug, please, please, please figure out a way to do their upcoming barbershop short. I commented on it that it made my heart happy, but the best part is the last few seconds!

[@thisismetoday7423]

The last 12 seconds will get cut off on KZbin so he’ll have to watch it somewhere else 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sheilajstorms]

“What are those notes!?” 😂 Just subscribed recently, because you remind me in the best possible way of a choral director I had in my youth. The man’s knowledge was encyclopedic, and his enthusiasm and joy were inspirational and infectious! Really looking forward to more videos!

[@sibertiger1970]

VP breaks Mortius yet again 😂 The great harmonies, the gorgeous bass, the wonderful beatboxing, the crazy highs from J and Cesar (Cesar's highest recorded notes ❤) the hilarious dancing. On top of that, a feature from Violayne 😘 VP have outdone themselves 🥰

[@creationsbychancecan]

J. None's voice is just phenomenal, He blows me away every time I hear him. Love them all of course. The animal animations are so cute and totally funny too. Your reaction is just priceless to this one Mortius

[@teresacartwright5406]

I had to watch this twice - I got so caught up watching the critters the first time that I had to watch it again for VoicePlay! I always loved the Tokens rendition but this was terrific! The singing, harmonies, beatboxing & the dancing & comedy! Great reaction.

[@timworks991]

I have always loved this song. It is so playful. I don't stray often from Home Free but had to for this and definitely was not disappointed. Always love your reactions. I am waiting to see you react to the just dropped (about 4 days ago now) Home Free, Skull And Bones. It is the long awaited Home Free official video and boy was it worth the wait. They really out did themselves for this video and have set a whole new level of expectation for their videos moving forward. It is like a 4 minute movie trailer or mini movie. Definitely a must see.

[@amandalindsay8920]

Love the description of a musical hug. So true. Thank you for the reaction and analysis Mortius

[@melindam2776]

i think anything is filmed at the Mall is mini. It doesn't matter if 1 minute or 1 hour long. 😂

[@lkelly1397]

Layne’s arrangement and brain child 😮❤🎉

[@bjspeck4337]

It started out as a mini but Layne and the guys were having so much fun, Layne extended it! It's not only full of memories, but lots of giggles too. Cesar hit some new notes, C6 and D6, J None not shabby either. Eli does Layne's water drop. SO MUCH FUN. I never get tired by this - they guys look so happy - just joy.

[@amandalindsay8920]

Bonus pupper content 2:24

[@joyvanderveer2282]

I love the high notes that Ceasar is able to hit at the end. I believe he gets up to an F5. Impressive. The rest of them blow me away as always, but I have to admit it's the animals that make the video. LOL

[@par500dragon7]

I absolutely love this one! They are having so much fun, and so do we!

[@Simi_Rose]

This was a really fun and sweet cover of this. Was giggling alongside for much of it XD

[@felicitymcdonald24]

I was a little skeptic too when I saw the thumbnail when it was set to premiere on KZbin, but when I read a couple of comments from Patrons who had already seen it, I was like "oh, nevermind, of course I had no need to worry, of course this will be a good video!" And it was!

[@HolgerJakobs]

It seems everybody and their best friend are doing reactions to this fabulous song and video.

[@richardlester9241]

i think they had a ton of fun putting this together

[@Lynn_M867]

Hey Mortius, thanks for the fun reaction and analysis. This one was definitely a warm hug of a song and video 😃. You should check out the Bts shenanigans were had. Also I’m pretty sure Geoff writes the close captions because of Kathy’s hearing loss. See you for the next VP/Geoff releases.

[@WrestlingRanter]

I watched the whole thing cause as a fan of yours i want you to get paid Mortius

[@bradclifton5248]

Specialists in taking songs we know really well and doi g the completely unexpected

[@EtherealForever]

🦁🦁🦁with great vocals 🔥🔥🔥 (oh and 🎻🎻🎻 skills 😉)

[@FlixTraveler]

I subscribed to your channel. I think you are genuine my friend! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@NieYanMLC]

"Hey Macarena" haha thanks editor

[@DravenGal]

Pretty sure Cesar isn't tweaking in the background.🙃 But he IS twerking again, and I can't get enough of it. The boys are living their best lives in this one. And fantastic reaction, Mortius, per ususal.

[@brendaswolfe1435]

Video hug. Yup that pretty much covers it. ❤❤

[@Ida-Christine]

Cesar is mindblowingly amazing in this. Yup, Cesar turned into Mariah Carey with the whistle tones. A D5 to be exact

[@bobkitten8150]

I knew you'd like this one! There is SO much going on, SO much fun! I've watched it several times and still find new things each time.

[@ilonadever8249]

I laughed all the way through at least 20 times before I started paying attention to the incredible vocals. I would have sworn they brought Lizzie in for the D6, but nope. Cesar all the way.

[@elsie8757]

When you stumbled back against your greenscreen background, for a half-second I expected the fur to like. Be affected.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

This arrangement and their vocals were a blast. I think the shenanigans will overshadow their really stunning voices until one watches it several times.

[@rmdewberry2482]

I didn't think I'd pick Lions Sleeps Tonight to fall asleep to, but the boys can sing this to me on a fade out loop for sure. VoicePlay is the best at vocal hugs. 🧡

[@lkayh]

Great reaction, Mortius! You really need to watch a few more times to catch everything. SO much happening!

[@ronsbrat525]

I love this one. So much fun. The guys had a blast making this too 😊

[@thisismetoday7423]

I watched the behind the scenes and they were all there together 😅

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

This was so much fun to watch 😂

[@floridareedsreviews]

He completely missed J-None's faces as he and Elli popped up and down before Cesar's solo!

[@veronicathunander4579]

This one makes me so happy!

[@Traci2000]

This seriously belongs on a how to video for how to spread joy. ❤ Super fun reaction, Mortius!!

[@JvWet]

Thank you for a truly lovely reaction

[@valeriephelps8017]

So I’d really like to see Mortius do a blind reaction of a couple of the hazbin hotel/helluva boss songs. The show must go on in particular has a BREATHTAKING harmony progression at the end.

[@officialmortius]

You know what, I’ve actually been considering doing this! I just have no idea how to actually structure the video; do I do it as more of a show reaction? Do I just do r&a to the song portions? I’m really not sure!

[@memie.anomie]

Love you!

[@GigiC4]

I knew you would love this one!

[@neighbourlady]

Love this!! Did you catch the bikini topped gorilla with the Gangnam style moves in the back? If you missed her - watch it again! Love these guys!

[@glowface79]

I can totally emphasise with Mortius. This one was... surprising.

[@rforden1976]

Voice play must had fun making this

[@susansouthard]

Your dog is cute!

[@kellytressler7671]

❤

[@sallaisosaari4652]

😊

[@christinestromberg4057]

Incidentally, it's mum not bum. Although it does sound that way when j is singing it at the end.

[@EliChlubna-22]

I hear I'm on my way lol

[@theironherder]

I'm sorry, but a novelty treatment of a novelty song is just too darn meta for me.

[@Lapinporokoira]

Does anyone know how high Caesar went at the end?

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

C6 I think.

[@DnDAddictUK]

D6 at the top

[@thisismetoday7423]

D6

[@Lapinporokoira]

ty for the responses

[@martaporto3038]

Valeu! Voce poderia reagir e avaliar ao grupo FORESTELLA cantando a musica Time in a Bottle e Je suis malade por favor Time In A Bottle kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHuZk4mpZsRja5osi=csEjpIi02YSJA8nd Je Suis Malade kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpO7lIyli5eqhqMsi=dEY9TkS5flyKTB2g cantam em francês Obrigada 😊 Beijo do Brasil ❤❤❤❤

[@lindamorrison9755]

The original is so much better Check out the Tokens version 1961 when I was 13 years old.

[@welle5086]

❤