SO MANY AMAZING PARTS!! | Oogie Boogie's Song - VoicePlay | Acapella Artist Blind Analysis

Despite the fact that I've heard the original so many times, there were so many parts of this that I had never noticed before!! And even of the parts I fully remembered, it was still a blast to get to explain them all in my own way, and hopefully bring even more appreciation to this incredible rendition.
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[@lkayh]

I’m so glad Layne’s arrangement is finally getting the attention it deserves. ALL of his arrangements are some kinda genius, but there are several, like this, that are just over the top great. A couple thoughts: A) Not every low note is Geoff. There’s one you mention that resolves with a beatbox sound-I suspect that’s Layne all the way through. He can go pretty low. B) With all the great detail you brought up, I was expecting you to notice the really, REALLY difficult arpeggios during the little bit where Santa speaks and Earl replies “You aren’t comprehending the position that you’re in.” It is SO FREAKING HARD to do arpeggios in staccato, having to hit every single note dead on. I suspect there is a little work in editing to make it that tight but these guys do it in concert as well so they’re actually hitting those notes. C) This is an awesome reaction. I don’t know where you teach but I bet it’s hella fun to be in your class. And finally: D) Is that a Merovingian knot? I actually researched tie knots for a story I was writing, but I’ve only seen a few of the more complex knots out “in the wild.” Very cool.

[@kated2147]

My boyfriend and I were carving pumpkins last night and he’s a low bass and was trying to sing that last top note and did it in falsetto and I was like, okay now do it in chest and he just looked at me like “absolutely not”. 😂 He’s been messing around with Subharmonics since I introduced him to Geoff’s music but I think the high chest voice would be a longer journey. I love getting to hear other music people break down and talk about cool music stuff! It’s the best. 😅

[@markusfreund6961]

Heh another youtuber joyfully dorking out on VoicePlay -- love it! I can never seem to get enough of this infectious enthusiasm you guys bring to it. So refreshing and reassuring in this day when so many act cool and detached. Anyway, not a musical issue but one of acting: is noone gonna comment on how Geoff's facial expression during "although I don't play fair" goes from conversational to pure evil? Just a bit of great acting to go with his superhuman, subterranean bass. OK, now I'm dorking out myself...

[@mujerfeliz2008]

It's so refreshing to see someone enjoying something at full. Most people I know lack passion about anything and it's sad to see.

[@jackyfriedman1963]

He s a great actor as well as singer. He worked 10 years at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida as Frankenstein in the Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue. That's how He met his wife Kathy.

[@skj91]

YES! I love that facial expression SO MUCH I paused the video right on it where his nose wrinkles up, took a screen shot, and it is now my computer's desktop background picture (which my husband isn't too happy about but oh well, lol).

[@olabergvall3154]

The "Drowning in my tears" left to right stutter pan thing is clearly audible even in my bluetooth Galaxy buds. So, good job with the the sound production! Also, love this revisit analysis! Do more please

[@janetdw]

You aren't even halfway through and I have to comment before my brain overflows with new info you are ready to impart. 1) PLEASE do more of these. I am not musically trained so I am one of those that enjoys your teaching moments. I tend to process things visually, not auditorily, so get more out of VP than other groups. But unless someone points it out I miss so much. Being able to see the image while you can't means I know where we are to orient myself yet be open to what you hear. (Hard to explain, but why I often watch/listen to you over and over). 2) I have been watching This is Halloween a lot also. I watched another reactor/analyst who also pointed out the "background singers"were using a lot of the words to the melody but not all of them. (12:23 on your reaction) this...will...be... and I caught it before you pointed it out! For me, that was so exciting. 3)So never apologize for stopping. When you stop, there is a reason. You don't yammer on about yourself or try to show us you know so much more about music than we do. That is we are here. Keep it up. I loved this and got so much out of it. (And I have very so so headphones but caught the "drowning in my tears" moment the 10th or 12th time I listened. Yay, me!)

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Agree 100%

[@Broomrider1492]

This is the one I listened to first after I found Geoff and his cover of Sixteen Tons. It is now an ongoing obsession along with Home Free. Musical theatre with VoicePlay and my country fix with Home Free.

[@shellyt3946]

I really enjoyed this. It’s always fun to hear through your ears. Ignore the trolls. We’re here because you have the knowledge and know how to explain things. Also you really LOVE the music. Like the new knot!

[@CynicalTesuji]

This was a fantastic breakdown. Like I said in the chat, I really appreciate the experience you bring to your analyses. I've learned a lot, particularly about the support the backing vocals lend to the whoever is singing the lead. When you aren't trained as a singer, it can be difficult to pull your attention away from that leading vocal, much less understand what you're hearing. But I've found myself paying a lot more attention to what's going on in the background since listening to your comments, and it makes for a more enriching experience overall. My two cents- keep these 'blind' analyses up! The videos are amazing, and always worthy of praise (because golly, the work these guys put in!), but the music is ultimately what we're here for.

[@RobertFerney]

Should you do more video reactions like this. Yes, Absolutely YES. Honestly, I wish more of my favorite Reactor/Analysts wouldn't be afraid of "Analysing" videos that they may have already seen.

[@annewandering]

In other reactors videos there is too much over reaction that makes me think they have seen and heard the videos before. Less with the fake others have and more with the thought about what is happening.

[@valerielansford565]

Loved it!!!!!! I love it when other people hear what I hear when listening to a song. All those little "Hidden Gems" that aren't really hidden, just subtle. More please!!

[@lkreinmiller-author]

There is a blind reactor on KZbin and when I listen to his reactions, without the visual distractions, I always notice more than I did before, even if I’ve watched the video a dozen times! Love this reaction. And it truly is a reaction! I use earbuds and even I can hear the stutter between left and right ears.

[@jessicacifelli5496]

Oh please do Daddy Sang Bass! That is probably one of my favorite Voice Play songs. I just love the play between tenor and bass. I also love Boy Bands in 5 Minutes. Just great transitions between the songs is great and also they go so far back in music history.

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

Omg yes please!

[@dreyhawk]

Definitely Yes! I love how that ends.

[@thelivingmiracle]

Any song you've seen/heard before definently do this version of a breakdown. And for any new song, do a first listen reaction and then this new version of a breakdown

[@janetdw]

Absolutely! I have no musical training and learn SO much.

[@pineappletwoface3224]

Not only one of Voiceplay's best covers, but quite possibly the best cover of this song.

[@pamtaylor989]

Yep, 'blind' analysis really works, please do more. I cannot believe how much of the music I miss when my brain is processing the visuals, especially with Voiceplay!

[@coolcat8b]

Oogie Boogie song was my first also! What an introduction 😊 Analysis of known songs is a great idea. I myself have listened to Oogie Boogie Song so many times, and I still love it. P.S. I subscribed because I don't want to miss any VoicePlay analysis.

[@girlonfireproductions]

I’ve watched the originals and reactions of Voiceplay content countless times but when I watch your vids there are always little things you hear or notice that I missed… and mostly that’s because you pause and focus on different parts of the songs. These guys and gals are SO talented they create a full piece that appeals to the ears as a whole so it’s easy to miss things. So I guess I’m saying… don’t stop doing your thing! 🙌

[@Rosiepooh75]

Have you noticed the little "bass ladder" Geoff does as Layne is finishing "add a little spice"? You can see it in the video - pay attention to him in the back of on that

[@Drake844221]

Honestly, I think it is a great breakdown. I have no problem with you revisiting this kind of a format. And yeah, when you're not having the visual aspect to distract yourself, you really do pick up on a lot of different details that you wouldn't have picked up on before. So, by all means, keep listening to stuff that you've heard before to give a more in-depth analysis... and hey, if it is your first time hearing it without the visuals, there are still (technically) elements of it that you are reacting to, so... yay? But yeah, I'd love to see you do 16 Tons like this. Until House of the Rising Sun, that one was my favorite one of his covers.

[@Observer101]

LOVED this!!! I have heard this song 30+ times and you made me hear so much more about the performance. Thank you, keep up the good work! Don’t care if it’s a reaction or an analysis, you are a delight to watch. ❤️

[@randiskye4444]

I LOVED this advanced breakdown! If your reaction videos can be termed 'A Capella Music Theory 101' then this is 'A Capella Music Theory 201'. I like the longer format for this more dissected review of the material. You don't need to apologize for the number of pauses, they're each for a good reason, and we expected more stops to highlight and give a proper explanation of the theory in play. That's how we learn, so it's all good there. I think this would be a very good series if you can dedicate the time to it. I would request Geoff's "Monster Mash" because I know he outdid himself on that one with adding Bach and Beethoven to it, and the many other tweaks he did. Thanks for your dedication to the craft and sharing the joy you have for vocal music.

[@dorisdonnell8791]

I love your enthusiasm and your gigglefits over details that we all love with Voiceplay! Please do more of these kinds of videos along with your reactions ❤ and keep being awesome!

[@ilonadever8249]

Absolutely loved this format, especially with you doing it blind. Please do more, I love watching your giggling fits! ;)

[@pretenciouskraken2689]

14:25 idk for sure but in one of his solo channel video he mentions growl notes to get extra range if he knows what hes doing with that then theres a good chance he can apply that to different notes to get different sounds

[@june4976]

I like your analysis a lot, please do more. Your enthusiasm and joy for music is so enjoyable to watch :)

[@rm6176]

13:47 YES! YES finial someone other then me picked up that up. My family thinks I am crazy but now you just proved what I have been trying to tell them. TY-TY. btw just LOVE your breakdown.

[@cclawson8013]

This was fun! So different than a normal reaction. More please! Pick another one from Voiceplay.

[@tessasilberbauer6219]

I love reactionsbut I adore analysis. Because it helps me to pick up the things I lack the experience for. It deepens my apprectiation for the artists. And it's the sort of education I desperately needed in school, when all my interpretation was instinctive.

[@Nro52]

Oh, god. Yours was a great idea. I've listened to this video many times as well, but your blind insights helped me notice many things I'd lost earlier. Great reaction!

[@heathervona7883]

I also listened to this without watching the video..With you pointing out the bits we've missed because of being distracted by the video, I will now be able to hear them whilst watching....Very cool analysis...Keep 'em coming.... I would love for you to do a blind analysis of My mother told me. Geoff does some amazing things that I've yet to hear reactors pick up or mention. I often just listen to the songs while doing other things and notice little things...Then when I watch a reaction, I'm yelling at the screen "What about this or that?"or "You missed that one"...

[@shadowof1155]

Did you catch geoff's little bass step down run after lane says "to add a little spice" its so subtle i only cuaght it after someone caught it in their reaction even having seen it too many times to count and now i cant unhear it lol

[@SkittleNekko]

Your energy and the analysis are great to listen to and watch. Thank you!

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Glad to see someone actually comment on Geoff's high note in this one, and not just be flabbergasted about the low note at the end.

[@tracyz9155]

Love your enthusiasm and the analysis. I always learn so much. Thanks

[@cristarose503]

I loved this video. Your honest love of vocals and a capella is so fun to watch.

[@El_Rey_247]

I found your channel through a rabbit hole of VoicePlay reactions, but seeing this video... I'm very impressed. Anyone who can bring this much joy and energy to analyzing a song they've already heard before is definitely getting a sub from me. Also, I personally love it when commentators and reactors pause the video before talking, and pause often too. It means that there's a meaningful difference between watching the original and watching the commentary. If a reaction video isn't at least 50% longer than the video being reacted to, there's a decent chance I won't click on it, just because it usually means its a "nothing" reaction of "oohs" and "aaahs". (Or if the video is much shorter, like an obviously edited reaction to a movie or TV show, cut to only the relevent bits for commentary). All this to say, while I probably won't comment often, I'll be loving the frequent pausing in every video from you that I watch.

[@natebaker3672]

This definitely worked. More of this please

[@reflexxuns4065]

I like what you did with this reaction. I think it just further showcases how extremely talented VP is. Thank you, Mortius.

[@tessasilberbauer6219]

And yes. This group is astonishing, and the visuals are so good it's kind of easy to be distracted even though they absolutely support the arrangements

[@sephiesinging7734]

I love this song SO much!! And I like that you have most of the background parts memorized (so do I). Sometimes I pretend I'm in a VP video and learned the whole background of this song for that. 🤣 And I love your analyses' even if they aren't reactions :)

[@estherreeves6445]

I loved that and like you i've listened to it lots of times but doing it this way I noticed things I hadn't heard before along with you.

[@DavideBaroni]

Yep, I love this format as well as the "standard" reaction format. I still have the impression you missed a tiny thing that Geoff does... It shows off at about 9'10" of your video (1'21" in the original video, on the "s" of "...To add a little spice"), and is repeated several other times while you're analysing another aspect of what is going on at that moment. You can see, and listen, Geoff doing something like "Di-bee-di-doom" that is a super run down. :-)

[@aussiebloke609]

That's a bit most people seem to miss - can't blame them when there's so much going on, though. :-) There's one or two other points like that I've noticed - not as low, but it seems whenever Geoff isn't singing the main part, he steps back a little and adds to the accompaniment while the focus is on Eli or Layne for a moment, before stepping back into character as Mr. Oogie. Layne really did a phenomenal job with this arrangement. :-)

[@sunnysidesofblue]

Seeing you "sing along" to this is just pure joy. =D Also, late to the party but I love this analysis format.

[@natebaker3672]

Honestly, you can even redo songs you have already reacted to like halo or Hoist the Colours which have so much going on you can't possibly catch on a first reaction.

[@janetdw]

Especially Hoist the Colours! I listen over and over and hear new things each time, so I can not even imagine what it is like for someone with musical training.

[@DravenGal]

Loved it. Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain!

[@royj.mattice]

Great job Mortius! Good idea to revisit the song and cover the monitor. Had a blast at the premiere! Definitely do more reactions like this and more premiere's! Happy Halloween!

[@larabradley5898]

Finally someone noticed them singing "last song" (12:26)

[@billiemaize6919]

I thought this format was fantastic, you pointed out so many nuances that are so easy to miss in just casually listening once or twice and educate you listeners on where to focus more attention to more deeply appreciate the intricacies of what has been so painstakingly created for our enjoyment. Thank you!❣️

[@jcandrews308]

Really enjoyed this analysis, definitely want to listen to other analyses of songs you've heard before, and listening without the video seems to help you hone in to parts you may have missed listening to them normally. I enjoy listening to a combination of your channel, Peter Barber and the Charismatic Voice for reactions - all 3 channels provide something different in terms of analysis. I'm not sure if you've heard it, but please do a reaction/analysis of Voiceplay - Bang. I haven't seen one of your reactions to this song - some impressive lyrics. Also - this is Halloween by Voiceplay, and there's a new this is Halloween by Peter Hollens - which features Geoff. And What's This and you're a mean one, Mr Grinch both by Voiceplay

[@BergenholtzChannel]

Don't be worried about how much you stop. We love your comments/analysis.

[@dmckim3174]

I REALLY like the change up here. It allows you to go more in depth and thus the viewers can learn more new things. I wonder if it might be a benefit to occasionally add a text box above the video to add little things, either that you forgot to mention white filming your analysis or things that you noticed later after filming. It would be an easy way for you to point out something in the background, like when you are talking about something that changes you could have the term of the thing that the person is doing with an arrow pointing to them? It might be getting a bit close to a college lecture for some, but I think it would allow you to highlight the things that people might have a hard time picking out. Stop as much as you feel the need to, I would think anyone that is watching the video has heard the song 100 times. A reactor nicknamed what you were having some trouble describing as Dragon Breath, as he seems to be doing an impressive impression of Smaug.

[@veronicathunander4579]

Yes, I’d love to see more analyses of VP/Geoff songs that you’ve already heard and seen! This was fun, thanks!

[@AndieO]

TBH I really like this style as well. You have so many points that had previously overlooked myself, that I didn't mind that you had heard it before. There are reactors out there that will say they hadn't heard something before, and you can tell they are fibbing. Keep being you, keep beinghonest, and your viewers shouldn't have a problem. Hugs from Newfoundland to you and your lady.

[@samblood5350]

Yes please, analysis is so much more interesting for me personally than pure reaction. Though of course it's fun when it's both!

[@mityakiselev]

The line Geoff does on the line "to add a little spice" and after that leading to the chorus is insanely tight. I know it's probably slightly edited to sound super clean but I'm pretty sure my mans goes to a C#2 as smooth as a bass guitar

[@brodywolf5355]

I love this. There is so much going on in the background that people miss the first go around and I keep wanting them to notice and comment on them. So this was awesome

[@delord1619]

I like your blind reactions because they're just as fun and even more chaotic than your 'normal' reactions. My first taste of a cappella beyond the barbershop, was Rockappella and later, Straight No Chaser. Then Ring of Fire by Home Free happened. Looking for more tasty things to listen to, and I found this. No apologies or looking back now. In an interview with a different reactor, Layne admitted to suggesting Geoff go down an octave on the last note instead of following what was written.

[@ChrisKing25]

You are amazing, Mortius! From your reactions to your personality. Please keep going strong!!

[@cathryntruebloood3913]

LOVED this, Keep doing this too. Thank you for sharing your time, your opinions and your thoughts. You make a difference in the world and made my day brighter.

[@marywitt8369]

Thoroughly enjoyed your analysis! Please do more

[@anneperala1455]

This is the funniest and the best analysis I've watched. Bring it on. ❤️

[@cindyowens3965]

What fun! I always enjoy listening to your music analysis.

[@GryphonDes]

I love your reaction videos, but this really was just wonderful!!!

[@kimmimcknight3417]

Nice to know i'm not the ONLY one who absolutely ADORES this version of Oogie Boogie's Song! 😃💖🥰 Btw, these guys are the "most-listened to" musical artists I have EVER* listened to/"sung" with --in my own living room, of course! 😜

[@dorothyrosenberg1301]

Yes, this song is incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis. Reactions are great, but I believe you still found previous un-noticed gems. Thank you

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Amazing. Ive I've listened to this with you many times and other reactions. This is the first time I listened without watching. As you point out different things I can hear them also for the first time. On my headphones that one part with Geoff goes from one side to the other. Very cool. And I agree. Great song. Voiceplay makes all the Nightmare Before Christmas songs 100% better. I never liked the movie or the songs in it until I heard GO sing them. Thanks for a great analysis. Oh. And that part with Eli poking around. He was in our side too 😸

[@jackyfriedman1963]

GO=VP Darn auto correct lol

[@liorean]

This format is even better than your reactions, please do it more!

[@kittyv.8385]

This was awesome. Your analysis was great and I learned/noticed so much. Keep doing these - I don't care how long you talk as long as you have somethinh to say:)

[@edithdavis2848]

I listen alot of them, with my eyes closed so less distractions from the music.

[@hadrianw_]

I saw that you reacted to this and my first thought was “oh this is gonna be good~”

[@MiladyMacabre]

While you were enjoying "This may be the last song" for the choice of words, you missed the AWESOME syncopation happening there! And behind Santa's "Release me fast..." there are AMAZING arpeggios by Layne!

[@iwilljazzyourfrogs9309]

at 14:56 im pretty sure thats layne doing a lip buzz and at 18:32 that sounds like an octavizer effect or earl double tracked with 1 track pitched down

[@cindyowens3965]

Yes please do the analysis videos.

[@matthewireland1125]

I appreciate the arrangement breakdown. Please do some more.

[@Masq1980]

There were a few spots in there that I hadn't noticed before until you pointed them out. That is soooo cool! like the part where it does the 'drowning in my tears' that you pointed out it goes between the two earphones.

[@ericturner7824]

If you want a 'treat' this Halloween.....catch Qofy's reaction to this song......it was his FIRST Listening to Voiceplay, EVER!.....and his reaction, body language, verbal reaction, facial reactions are PRICELESS!...lol

[@waviedodman7800]

Please do more of these I loved it.

[@allykeefe8018]

I can't believe how many little things you pointed out that I've never noticed before! That was such an interesting video! If you're going to be doing more of these, it'd be super cool to see you analyze Voiceplay's cover of Kiss. And I'm not sure if you're still reacting to Home Free or not, but if so, they've recently released a new song: a cover of Brothers in Arms. It's got some really interesting harmonies and I'd really like to see what you think of it.

[@officialmortius]

Thanks for the support! I am very excited to get to Brothers in Arms, I’ve heard a lot about it. I already had Saturday (oogie boogie) and this Saturday (bass gang’s ENC) planned before home free dropped the song, but I’m hoping to get to it the week after this one :)

[@allykeefe8018]

@@officialmortius Can't wait! Sounds like some great stuff in the meantime as well.

[@wamyszka]

Almost nobody noticed how after the words "A roly-poly Santa Claus to add a little spice" Geof does "too doo doo doo doo doo doo doo". I have no idea what sound it starts with, because I don't have a piano, but it's a world championship. It is worth taking a look at 😉

[@claymorty8939]

15:20 It's actually not Geoff (if I'm not mistaken), it's Lane doing a beatbox *technique* called Lip Roll. Lip Roll is a beatbox technique used for very low bass, making this hole on the side of your mouth with a yawning expression as beatboxer D-low puts it and sucking in air, you can do the Lip Roll. It is a hard technique to learn but I've been able to do it too.

[@hibob4453]

At the part where Geoff is doing that low part when the background voices have the spotlight: He's just saying Ba-dum. But at that low in his register, there's a lot of Air. And that low note Goeff does a minute later is called Growl/firebreathing

[@totoro123]

Fantastic analysis. Subscribed for more!

[@brendaswolfe1435]

Love the analysis 👌🏻. Do more.

[@darrylmanning642]

Nice looking Merovingian your sporting there! It took me several tries to get it to look good but yours is spot on.

[@Shadow_Person11]

Loved this! Please do more like this when you can!

[@paula0721]

I know the video is old but I'll leave my opinion anyway. I like reaction + analysis at the same time. I don't care how long the video is, as long as it has Voice Play and Geoff I won't waste a second. 😁❤

[@rayasmith]

That bit at about 14:00 where Geoff is doing that bass thing in the background - I didn't even hear that until I put on headphones.

[@christineschutten248]

This was good. Keep it up.

[@cobbersrisu5124]

what geoffs doing in the blackout sequence is called a growl

[@jenniferwallman1033]

I don't usually leave comments but I LOVED THIS BREAKDOWN!!!! More please!!! Can you please react to Pentitonix cover of The prayer.

[@arphendess5937]

Liked this a lot. Question: Have you thought about teaching tie knot tying? Love the different knots you use.

[@officialmortius]

That is my plan!! I just need to figure out a way to make it unique, so it’s not like every other tie tutorial out there

[@arphendess5937]

@@officialmortius Cool

[@bucanerosparrow]

excellent format...good work

[@atenahalley]

Please do the Little Mermaid Medley!

[@kelleyoneal2578]

I think Layne arranged the vocals. You should react to Queen in 5 minutes. Geoff's voice during first verse of "We Are The Champions". I'm a huge Queen fan.

[@annewandering]

I do not care if you have heard it before. I actually prefer to hear reactions where there has been time passed to think about what was heard. Or would if I had ever heard one before.

[@rdyer8764]

Nice idea. You really pulled it off!

[@skj91]

Loved it! Do the others.

[@margfried8796]

This is a fun song and analysis. If you are up for something hauntingly, powerful. emotional and beautiful try reacting to Home Free's Brothers in Arms.

[@justann1358]

You just got yourself a new subscriber

[@TNJenni42]

Keep on pausing and going back. I love the longer analyzing videos and when something new is pointed out.