Hoist The Colours Acapella | VoicePlay ft. Jose Rosario Jr | Reaction (This Is AMAZING)

[@candisbinkley4798]

Someone once posted a comment (don't remember who) that sums up the three big acapella groups quite accurately in my humble opinion: If these groups were high schoolers, Pentatonix would be the student council, Home Free would be the ones who hang around the parking lot, and VoicePlay would be the theater kids. I think that is about right. Geoff has his own channel with some really nice songs. VoicePlay also has a VoicePlay mini channel. One of Voiceplay's best is the Halo Theme (must watch the dedication at the end too).

[@Seriphina]

And Voctave are the music nerds.

[@logancasselman153]

@@Seriphina and movie nerds combined

[@paula0721]

Just 2 months ago I met these guys through TikTok and since then I haven't listened to anything else, just Geoff and VoicePlay or VoicePlay and Geoff. When I'm not listening to them, I'm watching someone react to their videos. I will listen until I get tired of their voices (I never get tired when I hear something so incredible, so help me God) 😅

[@TrishaFreitag]

Same here. I've watched some reactions multiple times because I enjoy watching VP break them.

[@lauriehallcolemandowns7364]

Same here...I found their Valhalla Calling last year and loved them but I didn't have the time to do a deep dive because I was so busy, but then this year I retired and I'm listening to them for hours a day. I even contemplated making my own reaction channel (I am also a musician and acapella vocalist so I have LOTS to say) and making it exclusively about VoicePlay, Geoff, and any past present and future guests and members who are doing their own thing. I love watching these reactions to VP, et al!

[@paula0721]

@lauriehallcolemandowns7364 A new reactions channel would be great, VoicePlay deserves a lot of spotlight! I really think they should be valued more, like, THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR THEM SING!

[@r.d.stratford106]

The best part of waking up is -- well, it's the coffee. It's always gonna be the coffee. But I've developed the habit of watching your reactions while I drink that first cup and I absolutely love this. So stoked that you picked this one to react to -- it's a hell of a performance, isn't it? Geoff's deeps and Eli's metal screams just get your blood going. When they first dropped Hoist the Colours it was affectionately known as "the reactor killer" and it left a good few bodies in its wake LOL. You did well! And there is SO much VoicePlay I think might be just your kind of thing -- Queen in 5 Minutes and Carry On Wayward Son for classic rock, My Mother Told Me (another reactor killer and a Viking song), Twenty-One Pilots mashup with Kurt Hugo Schneider, and This is Halloween and The Oogie Boogie Man (both from The Nightmare Before Christmas -- VP loves Halloween). I could go on, but I stan VoicePlay without shame. Loving these, and rock on with your journey! Edited to add: now you've seen/heard this, just for fun on your own time you might enjoy watching some of the reactors reacting to reactors listening to this song like kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3-4hoR3ncdqoac (link is to King Family Reacts reacting to QoFy, but then Brad Steele reacted to that and Patrol Gaming reacted to THAT and it got kind of Inception deep after a bit. Good times, good fun!)

[@jerlynneallison6361]

"MY Mother Told Me" is absolutely AMAZING! You DEFINITELY need to check that out! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tybuffington5686]

Bra your right this is amazing 🤩 oh 😂 my god

[@nightthornkvala94132]

The guy in the center is Jose Rosario Jr. He's more of a guest performer than a member of the group but he was also in their video for My Mother Told Me, which is the Viking number. This is more pirate and the song is from Pirates of the Caribbean At World End. The one in the white shirt on the left is Cesar De La Rosa, he's been with the group only a short time. Check him out in their rendition of If I Were a Rich Man/Girl. The one you were talking about is Eli, which is pronounced L-E. The two in the front are Layne Stein (beatboxer) and Geoff (pronounced Jeff) Castellucci (bass). He and Tim Foust are friends and Geoff has worked on a couple of Home Free videos. He has several solo videos out that are not to be missed. House of the Rising Son, Headless Horseman, Monster Mash. Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

[@bswizzle93]

Wait O thought the dude in the middle standing is Earl?

[@rapodejko]

Jose is now officially a member

[@aussiebloke609]

@@bswizzle93 Earl left the group - I don't remember why, but I don't think it was any sort of problem with the others.

[@CynicalTesuji]

Yep. That's just how this song hits. There have been precious few reactors who have retained the power of coherent speech by the end of the video (and those that did, I suspect were not listening very closely). One reactor walked off without saying a word; another leapt out of his seat, forgetting he wasn't wearing pants at the time. This song absolutely slays. If you want to hear something that hits in a similar manner (and also has a seafaring theme), check out VoicePlay's cover of My Mother Told Me, which is an old Viking song. It also features Jose Rosario Jr, and until this video came out, it was VoicePlay's showstopper. Being of a similar genre to Hoist the Colours, I also consider it to be HtC's spiritual ancestor. But if you want to hear more of Eli's (pronounced 'Ellie', short for Eliezer) intense rock vocals (I love his rasp as well) and more rock-genre covers, then look up their cover of Carry On Wayward Son, or Queen In 5 Minutes. Both give Eli a few spotlight moments, and Queen in 5 MInutes also lets you hear Geoff's own rock scream (which is startlingly high for a bass singer; of course, the man has a 5 octave range, so...) Oh, but you mentioned haunting! Look up Geoff's cover of Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold for another powerful piece of music. It's on his solo channel, featuring 4 Geoff's, and it's haunting, bassy greatness. With some tenor and baritone thrown in, because why not? Geoff can reach those notes, as well as descending to abyssal depths.

[@carinalundstrom7566]

Upper line: Cesar de la Rosa, José Rosario JR, Eli Jacobsen Front line: Layne Stein, Geoff (Jeff) Castellucci And you're right, Eli (Ellie) is amazing. This is from Pirates of the Caribbian. Wanna hear amazing bass? Tomi P Hellfire. He covers 6 octaves

[@poeethics9331]

I knew it from the opening scene of Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End...during the gallows scene. They did an amazing job.

[@earlgendron4603]

Yup this song was the best part of that movie

[@LoRyder]

I've seen VoicePlay being described as a cappella for theater kids, and that is the most fitting description ever! They are really good, I like the detail they put into their costuming, and of course their voices are great. As others of already responded, Geoff is pronounced Jeff, (last name pronounced Cast-uh-loo-chee), and the guy hitting the high notes is Eli (pron.: Ell-ee). Great reaction! Check out their "My Mother Told Me" next!

[@claudiomaiasantos]

"i'm gonna listen to it on repeat for a couple of hours 'till I can't stand it" Yeah! Good luck with that! I'm doing it for weeks!

[@LordBooozE]

Amazing! So cool to see your reaction, so pure and genuine😁 Well done😀

[@beverlykrebs4372]

HaHa!! Welcome to Voiceplay!! They will amaze and stun you on a regular basis! Scott from Pentatonix also can sing with that grit sometimes too. So glad you are discovering Voiceplay!! XO

[@susanbradley5685]

Carry on Wayward Son. Butter. Warrior. Everything of VP's is amazing. Seriously, just trust us. And Geoff is pronounced "Jeff". The bald tenor is Eli, pronounced "Ellie". Layne ("Lane"-beatboxer) and Geoff (bass) do most of the arranging and video. They all particpate in all parts start to finish.

[@steince91]

All of voiceplay’s work is amazing in my opinion, but based on your reaction, My Mother Told Me and Carry On Wayward Son would be the two I would most recommend

[@LunaKat9]

Nice reaction, thank you! I think you will enjoy your a cappella experience more if you don't compare one singer to another. For example, Avi, Tim, and Geoff all have incredibly wide ranges and are simply amazing in their own right IMO, but they also use different singing techniques that allow them to reach low or high notes with varying degrees of quality and clarity, for lack of better words. For example, Tim is a master of the growl technique, and the way he can sustain pitch for prolonged periods without loss of power is just amazing. He can also sing breathy bass (see Brothers in arms) which is a challenge for all singers. Geoff has mastered the subharmonic technique, which requires great skill and allows a singer to sing a higher note that sounds one octave lower (gross oversimplification, technical discussion for another time LOL), and Avi can sing overtones (two pitches at once) and uses "fry" more than the other two singers, but they all use it. For me we, as listeners, miss out on the experience when we think "this is higher" ,"this is lower". I like to see how those notes fit within the arrangement and how they match the lyrics of the song. For example, both Tim and Avi's bass drops are always organic to the song, while Geoff at times writes arrangements that show his ability whether it's needed or not, for theatrical effect. You can see what I mean if you listen to Tim's and Geoff's versions of "Misty mountains" - completely different musical effects, both incredible in their own right. There is also the question of how much studio production is used by the three singers. Ultimately I need all three of them in my musical world! But like with children, I love them all "equally" LOL

[@mjhurd8744]

Watching you react to this was a joy. I only watched 30 seconds of this video by myself. Creepy is NOT my thing, but I knew you would love it. I was laughing so hard. Your face is what will come to mind for me whenever I see Hoist the Colours. Thanks!🤣😂

[@reginaminton1135]

These guys have such a haunting sound going on with this song. They are amazing with the theatrics. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@natebaker3672]

What a great reaction.. I've been listening to Acapella for a long time, and I have yet to hear anything quite like that. It's my favorite song of all time, period. That being said, they have some fantastic songs that would definitely be up your alley. Queen in 5 minutes and Carry on My Wayward son come to mind. Also, their halo theme is almost as equally mind blowing in a completely different way.

[@thetoothlesscarnivore]

need to watch VP Queen in 5 min, My mother told me, Little Mermaid medley, Boy bands in 5 min, Tennessee Whiskey........ The list goes on and on.

[@chrissynovful]

When you hear Cesar (white shirt) sings and then Eli comes in with his metal voice it is so haunting. The whole arrangement is beautiful. I enjoy your reactions and humour.

[@elizabethstrong6057]

I love that you were fangirling over this song before it was even halfway through :). It really is amazing and has broken many a reactor.

[@fourlance8633]

If i hear this first time, i have tears in my eyes and i m an older man, Never, ever, i was flashed away, what a Absolutely crazy, all towering Sound. I came to voice play via the detour, "misty mountains", low bass singers (geoff castellucci) and then" surviver" against home free, Zombies vs hillbillys. Great!!!!! And funny.

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

Knew you would love this one!! (Just for info, it's on Pirates of Caribbean III.) Definitely worth staying up late for, wasn't it? LOL. That's the same reaction a lot of us had ("What just happened?"). It's awesome! Geoff and Tim are both incredible with their deep bass, neither better or worse, just enjoyably different. Geoff has a wide range as he can go pretty high into tenor range as well as hitting sub-harmonic levels (you can hear that in this song at one point, but also in moments in other songs like Queen in 5 mins, Oogie Boogie Song and even Little Mermaid)--also the Queen one really emphasizes Eli's (pronounced L E) rasp that you liked. VP makes a lot of their videos for the eyes as well as the ears. Will say if you ever need a pick-me-up, listen to their version of Mr. Blue Sky (one of my all-time fav songs and now have two versions I adore). Have fun on your VP journey!

[@cyndisanimaladventures6370]

VoicePlay are the theater kids of acapella groups. Everything they do is incredible. Personal favorites are... Queen in 5 Minutes Carry on My Wayward Son Halo theme song Panic in 4 Minutes PT 1 and 2 Mission: Jingle Bells Any of the 4 covers from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Geoff (Jeff) solo channel has Take Me Home Country Roads Headless Horseman House of the Rising Sun Blackbird And for Christmas his Mele Kalikimaka is great.

[@davidwiger6024]

Voiceplay's Just Sing is a good place to learn names. Make sure that cc is turned on. They have been through quite a few members the last few years. Geoff, Laine, and Eli have been long term members.

[@veronicathunander4579]

I love VoicePlay! I see that others already have given suggestions that I can only agree with. If you want to try Geoff Castellucci’s solo work too, his new one probably releases tomorrow Friday (it’s already on his Patreon). It’s a Christmas carol (not acapella but he does all the harmonies himself). Geoff and Layne do most of VoicePlay’s arrangements and even though many of the songs actually are “popish”, they always make them interesting and fun and almost always better than the original imo.

[@phoenix9448]

The current members are Geoff (Jeff)(bass), Layne Stein (baritone & vocal percussion), Eli Jacobson (tenor) and Cesar de la Rosa [in white] (can cover both baritone & tenor parts). Geoff and Layne are the only ones who have never changed. In a video this year (2021) when Geoff announced Cesar joining the group said they are in the process of looking for their 5th member. Which is the reason for all the different guest singers. btw Geoff and Layne have been singing a cappella together since High School [1997] when the band first started out. J None (baritone) joined in 2018 and left in June (this year 2021) to join the Navy. Cesar joined (baritone/tenor) becoming the newest permanent member in July (this year). Two great pieces that have J None in them are Oogie Boogie's Song (Nightmare before Christmas) and Friends on the Other Side. He came back as a guest singer for Friends on the Other Side. It dropped this year for Halloween. Geoff's range is great, and you can hear it in their cover of Oogie Boogie's Song.

[@elizabethjennings9316]

Since it's Christmas time, you would like their video for Mission Impossible/Jingle Bells.

[@agentcorba]

Well THE Young man you said(Eli) is 43 years old i believe! He still has quite few to keep inspiring us!

[@par500dragon7]

Jeffrey can also be spelled Geoffrey. Pronounced the same. Geoff arranged this piece, and it really is EPIC. You should check out more VP, but also Geoff's solo work. He is incredibly talented: he arranges, films and edits, as well as does all the vocals.

[@marshanall8632]

Awesome reaction. Knew you would love that song. It's one of my absolute favorites of Voiceplay. Think you'll also love their version of 'Oogie Boogie Man' from Nightmare before Christmas. When it comes to rock, think you'll also like their two videos of 'Panic at the Disco'. Almost forgot, 'My Mother Told Me' is another one that I really hope you'll react to. It's awesome and it also has Jose Rosario Jr.

[@allenk3348]

Voiceplay's "Queen in 5 Minutes" and "Kiss" are great if you want more of Eli's voice! Definitely worth a look

[@dfalhfgljkgfljhgfljh]

Don't forget "My Shot"

[@giacomofuortes2703]

This is perfection,period.

[@sophsutherland3993]

Eli (Ellie) the bald guy. And Geoff (Jeff) the bass really shine in this one. Also, Geoff did the arrangement 🔥

[@xenophipheonix7890]

Its 430 in the morning and I can't sleep. Saucey dad reactions it is. Love this song and they did awesome! I know it from one of the Pirates of the Caribbean. Don't remember which one since it's been a while since I watched them but I want to say it's the 3rd one. And it's Jeff. Just spelled different. I called your Jeff, Geoff at first because that's how I've seen it spelled for the Geoff's I know.

[@littleminxx9171]

Ok, you have officially become my favorite reactor to VP, there are many good ones but you just rose to the top. PLEASE keep reacting to more Voiceplay. Everything they do is insanely amazing but a few that you might really enjoy, Carry on my Way word son, My Mother Told Me, Queen in 5 Minutes, Panic at the Disco part 1 and 2, and Billie Ellish in 5 minutes, Oh also Warriors. I could keep going but this is a good start..lol

[@LadyGreensleeves33]

The gut who's rasp you're - very rightly - nerding over is named Eli (L-E) and he is indeed a vocal beast. If you like the haunting, rock-ish ones definitely go for Carry On Wayward Son, Queen In 5 Minutes, Eleanor Rigby (which Eli arranged), Trapped (their Billie Eilish in 3 minutes - just trust me), definitely My Mother Told Me (Viking song you've probably heard everywhere on tiktok). Their cover of the Halo theme and their You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch are also ACE. And if you go back further, check out their Phantom of the Opera because that shit in acapella is crazy and Rachel Potter goes OFF. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their songs. As a fellow metalhead, even Pop-y songs you swear you hate they will make you love. And their Disney stuff is beyond compare, regardless if you're usually into it or not. Especially the Nightmare Before Christmas

[@calliec7493]

VoicePlay are the theatrical group of a capella. Layne Stein and Geoff Castellucci do most of the musical arrangements and Eli does most of the stage lighting which is amazing. Home Free had Layne Stein's assistance with the arrangement of the Butts Remix. Layne and Adam Rupp are in a video on KZbin The Ultimate Beat Off Atlantic City. The third beatboxer is from Filharmonic.

[@CynicalTesuji]

And Home Free used Geoff's arrangement of Elvira for their collab with the Oak Ridge Boys (with a few tweaks by Tim).

[@ctm1424]

The song is most famously recognized as being used in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

[@ilonadever8249]

Loved watching your reaction! Your favorite, Eli (pronounced Ell-ee) is a rocking beast. For more of his grit, see Go the Distance, Carry on Wayward Son, My Mother Told Me, and Queen in 5 minutes. For a different side of him, the Little Mermaid Medley and Tennessee Whiskey. The members have changed in the last 18 months or so, so you will see different faces.

[@detrix42]

This video deserves a fricken Grammy!

[@markbelcher2972]

Fantastic reaction. My first VoicePlay video was “The Oogie Boogie Song,” and I went through all the same personal reactions as you. This was my second. I’m pretty deep down the VP rabbit hole now, and those two songs are by FAR my favorites. I hope they add Jose Rosario Jr. permanently to the group!

[@wiredjeweler211]

I was looking forward to this reaction and you did not disappoint! As others have likely already said, it's pronounced Jeff. And Eli (eh-lee) is on the right and is the guy you really liked. :D. Other Voiceplay Requests: My Mother told Me, Halo theme, and Oogy Boogy Song from Nightmare Before Christmas.

[@welchbrice8303]

The guest fellow between Eli and Caesar is Jose. I think he sings full time with the a cappella group Rock-a-Pella. He is also in their My mother told me video

[@Broomrider1492]

This is Geoff's ( Jeff ) arrangement, Eli did the lighting. Another one they did with Jose is "My Mother Told Me " They are Vikings in that one. The hairless man is Eli (Ellie )gets vicious. Layne is the beatboxer, young man in the white is Cesar. Jose is in the middle top and of course you know who Geoff is.

[@chrisharrell725]

If you want to hear Geoff's range then you should check out his youtube channel and listen to "Far over the Misty Mountain's Cold", "16 Tons", and "Monster Mash". Also Voiceplay's "The Ooggie Boggie Song" from The Nightmare Before Christmas"

[@Ydnic7481]

They do all their productions, from props on down.

[@candilunsford2878]

Yeah, Eli has that rock voice. He's the one that surprises me now. Try Carry On My Wayward Son, Tennessee Whiskey and My Mother Told Me, and to see his huge variety of character voices listen to Little Mermaid Medley and This is Halloween or Oogie Boogie. Keep listening to VoicePlay and you'll need to invest in more headphones like Dennis King. LOL They broke all the reacters with this one.

[@johnphillips4909]

Great songs from here on are Oogie Boogie’s Song, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch (for the holiday time) and their Little Mermaid and Moana medleys, respectively. Also Geoff Castellucci’s solo work, with Sixteen Tons being the most popular.

[@Bay_Trekker]

I absolutely LOVED your reaction, because it was exactly like mine the first time I heard this!! 😁 Subbed and turned on notifications!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@texasgirl907]

I loved the song from pirates of the Caribbean movie. These guys take it to a whole new level. Love your reaction

[@sarab7391]

I hope you react to Geoff’s version of Misty Mountains. It’s unreal.

[@1952yolanda]

Now listen to their version of My Mother Told Me.

[@mitchellb4551]

this vid is one of my favorites from them! if you want rock from VP they have a wayward son cover that I enjoy and even a queen medley! (note that this tends to get block by queen rights holders though :( )

[@SweetT-crafting]

😂 Loved your reaction! I reacted the same the first time I heard this! BIG BASS!!!❤️😍👍

[@DrPaul-xf4no]

Voice play "my mother told me" is great too.. it has a viking vibe to it.. hoist the colors is from pirates of the Caribbean

[@Freakiehippy30]

One of my favs from them is Carry On Wayward Son, highly recommend it 🙂 (love your personality by the way!)

[@georgeannec3444]

If you get a chance, listen to VoicePlay doing the "Halo Theme". make sure to watch the entire video . It has a tribute to a fallen member at the end.

[@tracyz9155]

In a previous comment I talked about how VoicePlay has a lot of guest singers. So now watch the other that Jose Rosario was in “My Mother Told Me”. Thanks for your reaction. And it’s Jeff, just spelled a different way You should react to songs on his channel - House of the Rising Sun

[@lkayh]

Yeah, that was my reaction the first several times I’ve heard this. And I still listen to it on the regular. The harmonies are insane, and everybody has a chance to blow you away. Ok, the names. Top left to right-Cesar (SEEsar) De La Rosa, Jose Rosario Jr. (featured guest, I want them to keep him), Eli (ELee, short for Eliezer) Jacobsen. Bottom Left to right-Layne (Lane) Stein, and Geoff (Jeff) Castelluci. I don’t know the name of the dude on the floor. Anyway, this was a terrific reaction! If you like this style, you should listen to My Mother Told Me. Also another more traditional a capella song is Carry On Wayward Son. Geoff’s bass is featured in Oogie Boogie’s song which is from Nightmare Before Christmas, so might be up your alley. And If you’re into the Halloween vibe, check out The Emperor’s New Clothes by The Bass Gang (it’s a newer group-they have several songs out now, and they’re all really good). ` Again, great reaction! 👍🏼 (PS, It’s Colours because it’s from Pirates of the Caribbean, At World’s End, and they’re all supposedly British, so Disney used the British spelling.)

[@CapriUni]

" I don’t know the name of the dude on the floor." I do believe that's Mr. Bones.

[@barbararichardson9800]

It's was so much fun watching your mind be blown by this song! Thank you! If you're up for another one, you should do "guy.exe" by Superfruit (a side gig with Scott and Mitch from PTX) it's hilarious!

[@richardgraves958]

Watch Geoff, “Jeff”, with his “Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold”. You will love that also. Thanks Arranged, produced, filmed, preformed and edited by Geoff. Amazing to me……

[@puranthademon4]

just the face you make while hearing them makes me smile cuse its like your brain broke and said i'm out

[@TheFireMonkey]

it's Jeff - by the way, the song is telling the lore of how the first pirates came into existence [The King and his Men - as in, king of the pirates] and the Queen is the goddess Calypso, When it says they bound her in her bones, it is talking about binding her to her human form, which limits her power [which is how the beat her] - by beating her they gained the power to rule the seas, but they were also cured to live forever as long as they continued to sail [thus some men are dead and some are alive and others [the first pirates] sail the sea]

[@leamescher3535]

I think this is their best one. Tough to follow that up. If you enjoy video games or themes, VoicePlays “Halo Theme” is great. I would suggest listening to the whole video. You might also like their version of “Warrior” as it has a hint of that bigger rock sound IMO. “If I Were a Rich Man/Girl” is one of my favs, but doesn’t get requested as much.

[@christopherbritton1840]

Member names are Cesar Del la Rosa(high tenor), Eli, pronounced as Elee(Tenor), Layne Stein(beatboxer/baritone), and Geoff(Jeff)Castellucci . The other singer in this video is Jose Rosario Jr a frequent guest of voice play. There are a few other former members Earl Jenkins Jr (looks like a bass, sings tenor), J. None( baritone/tenor), Tony Wakim(tenor) and a couple others that will show up as guest singers. I'm from New Hampshire originally ,now living in northern Mass.

[@allisonkarnoff5135]

Since it’s the Christmas season, and since you have a penchant for the whole performance with makeup and some “acting”, you should react next to Oogie Boogie song from the Nightmare before Christmas movie. It’s awesome.

[@DyvmSlorm]

Jeff Cast-a-lu-chee I find that these a cappella groups, when they sing these covers, make the lyrics simply pop.

[@welchbrice8303]

Warning when you do check out Geoff’s channel all but two videos released so far has him singing with himself so you will see many with 4 or 5 Geoffs on the screen! It’s beautiful! His wife has a cameo in his Monster Mash video. Their family also appears at the end of the daddy sang bass cover! 🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️

[@Wildecat10]

I would strongly suggest two of their videos for you. Queen in 5 Minutes allows each singer to solo and it’s incredible. Geoff, who as a teenager wanted to be a rock tenor, gets to show off his range. Eli shows off his rock licks (yes at one time he fronted a rock cover band), and Layne even gets a beat boxing solo. The other is Panic in Four Minutes, which is divided in two parts. You’ll want to do both for the reaction, since the two add up to about four minutes, and part 1 has a cliffhanger. Their baritone in that one, J None, hits a note that’s high for most tenors. And Earl (who’s no longer with the group) does Brendon Urie proud. I think you’d love both of these, and both contain the theatrics that VoicePlay is known for.

[@wadeallen6673]

Great reaction and have watched a few reactions from you but this one is the one that got me to subscribe to you and your channel. The one with the voice that reminds you of Disturbed singer is Eli pronounced (Ellie) and Geoff is pronounced (Jeff). In my opinion Eli is over looked talent wise a lot but, he has that classic rocker voice 🤘. Kind of reminds me of Sebastian Bach from Skid Row

[@jennifersmith8923]

Eli's rasp and grit is fantastic. They are all so incredible

[@bjeffrie22]

Like Pentatonix's rendition of the Prayer, this is top of the game after years of writing and performing. The 'big three' (PTX, HF. VP) are all releasing stunning work. They were all already great a decade ago. Now they're aliens. (out of this world)

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

it is pronounced JEFF. This is amazing, was arranged by Geoff and they do their own lighting/production. Most of their videos are very theatrical as opposed to PTX or HF...they all 3 compliment each other. Geoff, like Tim, has an amazing range, and a great solo channel...if you check him out, look at 16 Tons, Blackbird and a couple others. This is the one that has destroyed most reactors :) one even got up and walked away. I was not liking a lot of their earlier stuff, but they have taken it up several notches since. They were on the Sing Off with HF but of course, HF won that year. You may want to check out VP "Oogie Boogie Song" and/or Geoff "Headless Horseman" even though halloween is over ;). I love Tim's bass...my only complaint with VP, and Geoff specifically, is that they USED to drop bass bombs just because...not becuase it fit the music....NOT the case with this or some of their other recent music (If I were a rich man/girl).

[@sheilad5321]

I love Voiceplay, and I love your reactions. You've got plenty of education on the names and other videos of theirs. If you're a fan of Geoff, you should check out some on his solo work. A great one at Halloween was Monster Mash, well worth checking out.

[@welchbrice8303]

Eli is pronounced more like El-Lee as it is short for Eliezer. Geoff and Tim have pretty much the same awesome range. Check out Geoff Castelluci’s solo stuff on his channel like 16 Tons, misty mountain cold and black bird.

[@janhankins911]

The bass is Geoff and it's pronounced "Jeff". This cover is amazing. You might enjoy their cover of "Halo". Layne is the beat boxer. Eli (pronounced "Ellie") is the bald guy you liked with the rasp. The guy with the one blue eye and one brown eye is Cesar de la Rosa. The larger guy in the back center is Jose Rosario, Jr.

[@franwiththeredhair]

I just worked a 60 hr week.... In a warehouse.... on my feets..... with a bad knee that is now the size of a cantaloupe.... Do I gotta wait until I am dead to sleep? This is one of the best VP songs ever. Granted they are all great. You should check out their version of Attention next or Trapped (Billie Eylish in 5 Mins) but if you do Trapped you gotta watch them do Panic in 4 mins Part 1 and Part 2 after that one because they go in order. lol Also if you are a huge rock fan they did a cover of Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas. Oh oh or Queen In 5 Mins

[@jameystegall564]

He pronounces his name as Jeff but spelled Geoff. I feel you with the speaking English (Words are hard) LOL. You should check out Geoff's solo tracks. I specifically love his cover of John Denver's Country Roads.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

This is why speaking another language other than English is so important :D German and French really helps with word etymology and pronunciation.

[@vulcanivy]

If you want to hear more of Eli’s raspy metal voice, I highly recommend: My Mother Told Me, Carry on Wayward Son, Halo theme, Panic in 4 minutes, and Queen in 5 minutes.

[@bradclifton5248]

My Mother Told Me from Vikings too

[@bradclifton5248]

Now we can welcome you the Voiceplay club.

[@markschmitz7611]

If you want to hear a fog horn impression that is spot on, check out their cover of "My Mother Told Me".

[@Smilodon1985]

If you want a good sample of Geoff Castellucci's solo talent (there are many, and different folks like different songs), try Sixteen Tons... I'm a bass, and love singing along with him, so I have to admit a certain bias. Another one the whole group did that features his range and character skills is Oogie Boogie's Song. But you can't go wrong with this group anymore than you can with Home Free.

[@nikkibanning176]

Don't worry, this song has broken many reactors.😂. Geoff(Jeff) is bass, Layne beatboxer, Cesar in back left, Jose Rosario back center, and Eli(Ellie) is the bald rocker tenor. Geoff arranged this masterpiece.

[@yvonnejones9940]

Yes! You have now been touched by The Reactor SLAYER. I think the score is Voiceplay 10 to the Nth power, reactors 0. As I have said in past comments, the very 1st reactor is that skeleton in the back on the floor, defleshed, jaw dropped!!!!!!

[@CrimFerret]

This is one of their best and it's broken more than one reactor. You really do need to check out their cover of Carry on my Wayward Son.

[@sem490]

Just going off your background if you go to Geoff’s channel he does a few readings, his Edgar Allan Poe stuff is amazing including “ The Raven” ☠️

[@phoenix9448]

Oh by the way when you listen again, listen to Geoff and how long he holds that final note.

[@aussiebloke609]

The three tenors (in order) - ethereal falsetto, smooth and mature, and rock god. A triumvirate of awesomeness. And the arrangement blended them so well your mind often fills in the final note in a phrase that they didn't actually sing.

[@christinadowdican3268]

Geoff is Jeff & the rasp is Eli is Elly. This is a pirate song from pirates of the Caribbean at worlds end great reaction. Top far left is Cesar DeLaRosa, middle is Jose' Rosario Jr.bLayne is the percussion+beatboxer)

[@jessdati1]

"i live in Maine...we dont know things..." lmao awesome reaction...subbed for sure!

[@yoclark2723]

That song is absolutely the best that Voiceplay has done for sure! As for names, There is a Jeff not Joff, Layne not laynee and Eli just like Ellie. Weird, I know. They are awesome. Try Geoff's "monster mash" solo project or "Friends on the other side" from all of them. great reaction!

[@eirintowne]

Voiceplay eargasms are the best, and it's even better watching someone else get their first, too :D

[@christinamoxon]

Add their Nightmare before Christmas video to your playlist for closer to xmas. You will love it. Because you have young kids, you will probably appreciate their compilations of Disney stuff too. They are the Theatrical one of the trio of groups and go all-out with loads of them.

[@carinalindberg7377]

Who knew acapella could sound like this, huh?! 😁 These guys are all crazy talented in their own right and this is one of my favourites of theirs. My very favourite is If I Were a Rich Man/Girl. My favourite in this group is Eli (pronounced Ellie), and I never get to hear enough of him. He's so versatile it's a bit ridiculous 😁 This song broke a lot of reactors. You did well compared to some. 🤣

[@tomoovehk]

yesss I love If I were a Rich Man/Girl too!

[@Tark-qs4mu]

Since the medieval theme is your thing you're going to have to check out My Mother Told Me. I don't care much for the song itself, mostly the actual history behind the lyrics, but the performance is absolutely brilliant. Geoff ( as everyone has been pointing out pronounced "Jeff" ) is...I mean, he's just...you see you just have to...I can't. Just watch the video, when you have time. Speaking of Geoff, I can't, just watch the video and medieval themes, check out Geoff's solo work on Misty Mountains Cold from LoTR ( remember to breathe ). This reaction was exactly what I was expecting when I helped suggest this one. The looks, the facial expressions, the emotions...all of it. And, I could hardly wait to see it all play out. You did not disappoint, for sure. Lots of fun to watch, to remember my first time hearing this one. Thank you for doing this, thank you for taking to heart our suggestions. We'll see you on the next one.

[@cslapler007]

Voiceplay's Halo will also blow your mind, especially if you're a Halo player. Geoff's subharmonics are insane and almost unmatched. Geoff does a lot of his own work as well, similar to Peter Hollens, duplicating himself and arranging/editing pretty incredible works. Too many options to suggest just one, you'll probably do them all eventually.

[@Ydnic7481]

I've never seen before, Today I'm just listening to voiceplay reactions. You I'm loving your enthusiasm so much for my Boys... I'm now going to subscribe 😊 And it pronounced Jeff 😉

[@timvanderburg6039]

Welcome to the full-blown theatricality that is VoicePlay. If their vocals weren't so on point, they couldn't sell the drama. Jose (the guest artist) is the burly bearded guy in the back; Cesar (the new kid) is the fellow with the "dead eye"; Eli (EL-ee) is the little psycho guy in the back hitting the high notes; Lane, the demented beatboxer, is lower right; and Geoff (Jeff) is the bass with the deep-sea low notes. Geoff is famous for doing his own solo videos where he harmonizes against himself, revealing an awesome vocal range. Check out his cover of "Blackbird" Eli is hitting C5s like he bought them at a discount, while Geoff is going below Sea level (See what I did there?) to hit F1 (The lowest F you can find on a standard piano keyboard).