Secrets of Subharmonics and Overtones REVEALED! Vocal Analysis of Bass Singer: Geoff Castellucci

In this video, I react to bass legend Geoff Castellucci (x4) performing his Low Bass Singer cover of "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold" from The Hobbit. I analyse his earth shattering performance, explain and demonstrate his vocal techniques and ultimately tell you what I think made it so great. I simply cannot get enough of this VoicePlay superhero. It was SO much fun analysing his voice with VoceVista for even deeper voicey nerdery.
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[@SummitSummit]

I see Lolli and Geoff, I click. And I have never been disappointed in the outcome.

[@GHmorenos]

Ditto!

[@A_Brit]

When Geoff sings low, the ladies answer the call.

[@nathanwahl9224]

I'm not so sure, I can hit almost all those notes, but my wife just looks at me funny when I practice like I'm nuts. Like yeah, whatever. 😄

[@A_Brit]

@@nathanwahl9224 I suspect the difference is hitting the note and being Geoff.

[@megamcee]

@@nathanwahl9224 you have just proven the point, for you have a wife, which means that a lady has answered the call of the low note

[@denisehaukkala9742]

And gentlemen give stank face

[@snarkywriter1317]

​@@nathanwahl9224 Same. My wife doesn't like bass singers and often said she wished I were a tenor before I just stopped singing around her entirely. I feel you.

[@mattijohansen3471]

Seeing nerds, nerds out make my own inner nerd nerd out. Its makes me a happy nerd.

[@megamcee]

Your content was already heads above other vocal analysts, but now you've got vowel charts and hertz analyses?! Incredible!

[@camannwordsmith]

You wouldn't think the best could get even better, but she did! Every video is a delight

[@dorothyrosenberg1301]

Fascinating to watch you melt down while listening to Geoff. Thank you for explaining how Geoff creates these sounds which are uniquely his.

[@TodlicheVerwuste]

This is actually the video that introduced me to Geoff Castellucci, which, in turn, led me to later discover VoicePlay

[@rhov-anion]

"Luscious low bodacious bass." You nailed it.

[@jjnix2]

I love when people can't help but smile because it hits so good.

[@earthventuring]

Lolli is a goddess of sound waves and emotional expression in human form. Always a pleasure!

[@vivianerocha1754]

I LOVE your analyses! So rich in musical details and so sweet and funny

[@techauthor324]

l read The Hobbit as a near-teen back in the early 70's. l never imagined this song as a dirge.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

agreed, grew up on the Rankin & Bass animation of The Hobbit, never imagined that i'd be hearing this song done in this way, and i downright love it for that.

[@hwyla4416]

@techauthor324 I'm a bit surprised. How did you think it would be? I did 'hear' it as a dirge in my mind, being about a 'long-forgotten home'.

[@user2048]

"goaty Geoff" 🐐

[@sudelaine8653]

Not 'goaty', I think, but 'goatee.'. The beard, you know. 😉

[@ghandeelorg]

It's going to totally, absolutely blow your mind when you view Geoff's "I see Fire". Remember: hydrate.

[@paulstelian97]

Did she not already do it?

[@FLNatureGuy]

So fun to see you break down Geoff's lows. Love the way you see his music. Geoff and you = Brilliant. More please. Jacks Lament is an incredible work and super theatrical.

[@user-simmonst]

I've been watching this channel for a while now and I'm glad I am by myself because every time Lolli begins her videos with "hello gorgeous!" I constantly catch myself saying "Ha! Look who's talking! If someone else were here they might think I'm crazy.

[@chanmax2]

So if this song did this much effect on you, you've got to do Jeff "i see fire" cover, it is his best one, and became one of my favorite and most emotional song ever. And an amazing display of his range, emotions, harmonies, arrangements.

[@paulstelian97]

Think she did that one ages ago

[@nuchbutter]

Love to listen to Geoff, but you had me at "visible biceps". That remark was a singularity, thanks!

[@LostHate]

I'm not sure what is more impressive Geoff's low sub harmonics or the time Lolli spends to make and edit a video about them.

[@EtherealForever]

Very interesting. He has recorded B0 twice (Halo and Valhalla Calling with Voiceplay). What makes Geoff unique to me is the beautiful timbre of his voice - very pleasant to listen to. Thank you for doing this! Hope there is more Geoff and/or VP soon 😉🌹🕊.

[@CookwitchCreations]

Yes yes this! There's honey in that voice, not just bass.

[@hhale]

There is a certain ASMR quality to his voice.

[@janetdw]

His new mini of trust in me from Disney’s jungle book is pure ASMR to me. It’s all very low tones and that breathy lion purr sound. It usually knocks me out within 15 minutes and I’m an insomniac. This used to be the one I would use to go to sleep to because it’s so soothing and gentle in a very very deep voice kind of way. Depending on how restless I am I listen to one of those two or a playlist that I have that has some of his really soothing deep sounds without a lot of high notes. Another good one is I put a spell on you, another mini.

[@T10elC]

Geoff is amazing, and your reaction and analysis are equally amazing.

[@thisisnrgs]

Thank you so much for the reaction & analysis❤ Please do more of Voiceplay and Geoff🙏🏼

[@leechowning2712]

We missed you.

[@danielelwell2571]

Geoff is a beast xx

[@rmdewberry2482]

I've listened to this performance by "Laryngeal Legend" Geoff so many times. I've also listened to a fair number of analyses and still/always you bring something new to notice and learn. TY! I'm pretty sure I could listen to Geoff sing this on loop for the rest of my life. 😅❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@remiavard7709]

More Geoff or Voiceplay !!!

[@iamkerok]

Thanks for all the additional effort you do with vocal demos...it really adds to the already entertaining cascade of Lolli-ness!

[@SimiusAtheus]

I love your reaction, energy and in-depth analysis. Well done!

[@thisismetoday7423]

Hi, I would love to see you analyze VoicePlay again. I think I would choose The Little Mermaid Medley! Or Wicked Medley. Or Hoist the Colours. Please 🙏🏻

[@JvWet]

Thank you for an awesome (expressive) reaction, I enjoyed all your facial expression so much (as well as all the musical explanations) 👍

[@jenniferchoate5600]

It's funny, because the 3 Geoff's are dressed as Thorin Oakenshield, his nephew Fili, and the cheery Bofur. Hehe, I think it's great that Geoff decided to dress up as them, to be honest. Bofur's one of my favorite dwarf's in the movie 😆. Great analysis Lollie!! Thank you for creating and sharing this video with the rest of us.

[@abeldiaz3877]

This is one of my favorite arrangements by Geoff. Btw, you should analyse "Don't Lose Sight (acoustic)" by Lawrence. They're an incredible band that will leave you eyes-wide-open and jaw-loosen.

[@rdy3357]

A follow-up video of I See Fire would be great. There are a few more solos for the Geoff with the higher register as well as some epic Geoff-quakes.

[@karingreen396]

Love you Lolli. Love Geoff! This reaction makes my day

[@mauijttewaal]

Incredible!

[@dianeschluter9995]

The oracle card is a bit funny, because most of Geoff's moments of really pushing his boundaries come from Layne arrangements. "Layne doesn't care what's comfortable or possible" but when Layne asks for the impossible Geoff makes it possible anyhow.

[@DavideBaroni]

Well, now that you've done THIS, you will HAVE to go through the second episode of the Dwarves saga: "I see fire". Now, this one has been my own "introduction" to Geoff's solo work, and has been my favourite since... Until "I see fire" was released. And now there's also "Unshaken", which I believe you'd love. 😁 Enjoyed your reactions and vocal analysis a lot. And I'm SO curious to watch you listen to the very opening of "I see fire", I'm sure it'll be interesting 😁. See you next time!

[@caveman6627]

Orville Peck - Let Me Drown (Live in Nashville) !! 🎉😋

[@Broomrider1492]

First dwarf song from the first Hobbit movie. He said he was able to get the same four dwarfs as they just happened to be available. To come back and do a song from the second Hobbit movie. I See Fire.

[@TheRealityleak]

His version of "way on down" by Elvis names his Geoffs. He is truly one of the best in the world at singing that low. You're a gem! Thanks!

[@Haarkad]

This reaction and breakdown is even more excellent than your normal amazing. Best one yet!

[@grandnagus5851]

I think this is still my favorite Geoff song.

[@FiveN9ne]

There's a quote in one of the Game of Thrones books. A man's voice was described as "honey poured over thunder". That is the perfect way to describe Geoff's voice.

[@MotionlessNineCallboy]

I just recently discovered your channel and i'm just absolutely blown away by how much you pick up even if its the smallest of details like a wind chime, a very faint melody or harmonics and how easily and accurately you describe it to us, mere mortals. Easily one of the most interesting and funny reactors out there. Now, if you'll excuse me, i'm gonna go deep dive the rest of your channels for songs i've known for years to find out what ive missed this entire time! Keep up this amazing work!

[@carinarodebak9419]

Gorgeous is the motte juste. This very video was my very first introduction to the phenomenon of YT and music videos. One click that changed my life.

[@nathanwahl9224]

What also gets me besides the incredible richness of his voice is his pitch. Look how straight those lines are on those longer low notes!!! Pretty good control when just 6 or 7 Hz can put you onto another note! I'm not so sure pitch correction even works that low, a 50Hz note doesn't provide a lot of data for it to work on.

[@huldradraco]

where the limit goes, I don't know, but Geoff has said that pitch correction doesn't work on his lowest notes. where exactly that line goes, I'm not sure though

[@RinN3-.]

You are so wonderful to watch and listen to, gorgeous 😉👏👏👏🤗🩷

[@troyallen9436]

I love how you mix in the technical aspects of voice and how sound is produced. Your videos are always so much fun. I'd love to see a review of Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. Thank you for putting this together, amazing as always.

[@DravenGal]

Didn't Home Free do a cover of Brothers in Arms too?💙

[@armenhovhannisyan5505]

Nice. One thing......... Most people get this wrong, but it's pretty obvious for bass singers. Geoff's first G1 on "gold" is subharmonic. The second one on "lay" is full voice - pure chest, not subharmonic. The last one, on "day" is a growl. Very different techniques: everyone knows chest voice. In the case of the growl, it's 100% false fold phonation. The subharmonic note, contrary to popular belief, makes no use of the false folds. It only uses true vocal chords, with ONE vocal chord vibrating at one frequency, and the OTHER vocal chord vibrating at another frequency. The result is the dropped subharmonic pitch.....

[@Choppa132]

So good!!! I love it when the bass boys get the recognition they deserve. Keep up the amazing work Loli you’re the best

[@thomasfarr7934]

I will watch anything by Geoff... Thanks! Nice analysis!

[@AudioVile]

You are REALLY good! This (before today) was one of my LEAST favorite Geoff songs. Clearly, I just didn't know what to listen for. Your outstanding analysis AND demonstrations opened my eyes and ears WIDE!! You were already among my favorite reactors.... but you got bumped up a few notches with this one! Fantastic! Thank you!

[@johickey3158]

anyone else dreaming of a Geoff and Diana Ankudiniova colab, image the frequency fun they could produce together!? I love your reactions gorgeous

[@lairbear4673]

Now you’re adding technology to analyze the frequency of the notes!?! You’re like a MUSIC WIZARD SCIENTIST and I love it! 😊

[@MuresanBol77]

Ah, I needed this bit of loveliness!! Best reactor on the web and best bass singer on the web!! That was truly a delightful use of my 18:36 minutes. Smiles galore watching this reaction. ☺

[@RinN3-.]

SO profound !!! “If you don’t drop something, how can it fall !” 😃. Love it !! 🥰 🩷

[@joanneevans2021]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your reactions!! They make me so happy! And you are so freaking talented it blows my mind!!

[@johnnyfivejmc]

Gorgeous, people normally call me something completely different!

[@iamsquatty]

Gotta love a good geoffquake 😁💜💜

[@davidculp6266]

That software (and your imitation of it) are giving me strong "My Fair Lady" vibes.

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

Thanks loli great as always. You all agree

[@lgjm5562]

If you like bass choir singing adventure fantasy then you'll love Hoist the Colours The Bass Singers on the Bobby Bass channel.

[@indus3270]

The harmonies in this song light a fire in my Eburone heart, every time...

[@gigi3242]

I See Fire, you will love it. Have a beautiful week ahead. And, would love to watch your reaction to VP's Hall of the Mountain King, that would be a lot of giggling.

[@thedudeabides6786]

Great video, as always. You should do more Geof reactions, he’s got some incredible songs on his channel. I love the elements of humour you add into your educational analysis 😎 keep up the good work

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Once again, Lolli, you've delivered a reaction & analysis that is an absolute joy to watch. Through your reactions, it's as if I'm hearing this song for the first time again. And to top it off, your own vocalisations to illustrate what you mean are gorgeous. I can't decide which I like best. (Do you see what I did there?) A couple of questions for you, if I may beg your indulgence: will you be releasing an album some time? I'd love to have I Can't Decide and any other songs you'd care to record with that level of passion and excitement as a CD some day. There are several singers I'd like to recommend, and please forgive me if you've already recorded reactions to them - Geoff Tate of Queensryche (Take Hold of the Flame, Silent Lucidity, Empire or anything from Operation: Mindcrime); Michael Kiske of Helloween (Keeper of the Seven Keys, Future World or The Tale That Wasn't Right); and Fish (yes, it was a nickname, but it became his stage name, and I can never remember his real name) of Marillion (Grendel would be perfect, but any of Script For A Jester's Tear, The Web, Forgotten Sons, Emerald Lies, Fugazi, Chelsea Monday, Pseudo Silk Kimono or Sugar Mice would be great).

[@VideoJocky1]

Its nice to see Lolli use hi-tek analysis. ❤❤

[@briansellden6115]

You are fantastic :) Thanks for the entertaining and informative analysis.

[@aeonturnip2]

Living Colour please Lolli! "This Is The Life" and "Cult Of Personality" are my favourites, but "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" really shows off Corey Glover's voice - which is the vocal equivalent of an expensive whiskey - smooth & rich but with a depth and kick to it. Well, that's my analogy - you'll have your own after listening to him. Thanks! Big fan of your channel and voice!

[@Samhain606]

I can do the low notes but can't get the resonance/volume sometimes. Great video as always 👍

[@milbourne4666]

It's incredible to be both so informational AND entertaining. All the qualities of a great teacher are present. The costume analysis is just an added little treat :)

[@Traci2000]

That was awesome! I really enjoyed the analysis. ❤

[@olabergvall3154]

Love this editing

[@jamesmason5664]

WOWED, Your Ability to Communicate is Superlative!!!! YOU ARE A BREEZY DELIICACY ON EVERY LEVEL!!! I APPRECIATE YOUR AMAZING WAY OF EXPRESSING EMOTION😊😂❤ ! IT IS F-ING GORGEOUS AND BRILLIANT SIMULTANEOUSLY!❤You must be a Fairy, so Unique and refreshing is your personality...leaves me wanting more...from the Bottom of my Heart ❤️ 💚💗ALL THE LOVE IN THE UNIVERSE TO YOU MY DEAR💗💚❤️🙏🧘‍♂️😇THANKS FOR BRINGING YOUR LIGHT AND SPARKLES OF JOY TO OUR WORLD 🌎 ❤️ DOM XOXO

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

That card was so needed today

[@audunaa1494]

You have, sometimes very funny reactions, but most of all very professional reactions to what evet you reaveal whit your knowledge! Not sure if I mentiond that before..🤔 but very happy to follow your channel caused theese reasons. You, and two other gingers are the best to disseminate how vocals actually works. I`m reffering to the "carismatic voice" from U.S, and the Australian,, Julia,, Ooooh, give me a moment ... Nylon/Nilon. or close .. getting older is not goood for your memory , haha🤭. Please keep up your great reactions to music, I and hopefully all other who are lucky to listen/follow is very thankfull for what you do! Best of wishes from Norway, have a excellent weekend 💃🥳

[@janetdw]

Jennifer Glatzhofer is also very good. Not as technical but as a non trained person I get a lot out of her analyses. She also tries to hit those low bass notes which is often hilarious.

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Great reaction, thank you!

[@cherylsmith3291]

Love your analysis

[@cindyweir9645]

I love these deep lower frequencies being an alto myself. I wish people had more appreciation for music in this domain. Thank you for your expertise, how exciting. ♥️🌹🌄

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

Great fun as usual! Loved the analysis, and Carpet Shoulder Geoff talking about Go-To Geoff was priceless!😅😅😅

[@CyndraNeal]

Lolli, thanks so much for your always incredible reactions and analysis! You are just the best!

[@Annihilator_5024]

IM SO GLAD SHE TALKED ABOUT OVERTONES AAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@formergoat9257]

Please react to Geoff's cover of "I See Fire".

[@elvwood]

Great analysis again, thanks!

[@nathanwahl9224]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! I've been working on this stuff for quite a while now. Went from a D2 down to a good A1 and occasional G1 in chest, D1 subharmonic. Fun stuff! But I'm limited up top to about and Eb4; taking lessons and working on that. Oh, and I'm 68, lol! Very nicely done!

[@RonSmitz]

So glad i found your channel! Info and a lot of fun combined 😊

[@markgr1nyer]

@14:50 is the bit everyone comes for ;) Geoff does his thing

[@UltimateGamerCC]

as a fan of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Over The Misty Mountains is my favorite offering from Geoff, he truly would've made the Mines of Moria echo like only a Dwarf could.

[@par500dragon7]

I don't know if you've done his 'I See Fire' but, if not, you should! It's kind of a sequel to this, but he uses more of his higher range and the melody is shared by all 4 clones.

[@dslkjvoxicuyhgl4554]

I especially really like that term you introduced to me that you call "blueprint", the "American vowel digital graph", and the breakdown of....not just what fry is but HOW it is, especially here, cause as a male I would very much like to replicate it.

[@garyboyles5762]

Anytime I watch Geoff, I need a bib

[@Robert.Sheard]

Lolli, I haven’t laughed this much since Oogie Boogie brought you into Geoff’s orbit. Your puns, your irreverence, outlandishly sophisticated analysis, and gorgeously visceral reactions to individual notes put your reactions into a class of at most 4 channels worth watching. Thank you. I needed this after the shittiest of weeks. (If you want to start a second channel devoted to all things Geoff and VoicePlay, I’ll be your first patron.) Please review Geoff’s Way Down by Elvis, just for the laughs.

[@jeeenyus4385]

I feel like at some point he must have shaken a filling loose with that sound.

[@fnglert]

In which Geoff Castellucci uses his experience from his side hustle as ship's fog horn.

[@testi_kanava68]

Welcome to Finland. It was still snowing here yesterday and the temperature is -5 degrees at night and about +5 degrees during the day :D

[@tengkupashakevinhusnadi4050]

Such a good voice😁, u should see sixteen tons by geoff

[@tyrantmind]

Love this!

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

As always, a fun and educational experience. Few experts are capable of using their expertise to both understand and then educate people that don't have that knowledge. This seems to come second nature to you. I always appreciate the science of voice production that you adeptly add in your teaching. Those work for me. Excellent adventure today. Songs I would love to watch you analyze- The Motels "Only the Lonely", The Jam "Town Called Malice", and Neil Young doing some of his electric guitar songs. Many vocal coaches have looked at his acoustic works. When he goes electric he plays some of the swampiest filthy guitar ever. Would love to hear either "Like a Hurricane" 2016 remaster or "Powderfinger" . Keep up your great work!

[@Hemi_the_BlackSheep]

Bass and Sub-harmonics, NOW you're singing my language.

[@martinhafner2201]

"shimmying in the sand deep in the ocean" That is an halibut. I couldn't resist a Python reference.

[@jean-marccrisavola705]

Ciao buongiorno 😄, one of my favorite music 🥰, have a nice day and see you next time