STUNNING Vocal Work!! | Blackbird - Geoff Castellucci | Acapella Analysis

[@cqc275]

Mortius (paraphrased): "I feel tired, so this is going to be chill and relaxing." Also Mortius (exact quote): "How does he-I had-do you hear m-apethehka!" 😄

[@alyssadaniels7841]

“His voice no flip!!” 🤣🤣🤣 When I tell you I CACKLED like a madwoman. Geoff really does have a crazy instrument and insane control.

[@bewolver6173]

Mortius said it right. Geoff do be looking at a piano and saying “Yup, I can do that note”

[@DravenGal]

I guess you could say "Geoff Castellucci doesn't give a flip."

[@DnDAddictUK]

I love that this started off as just an analysis but turned into Mortius just reacting to it because of how much he had forgotten. It is always pure joy to go back to old songs that you haven't heard in so long that still have the opportunity to surprise you. Such a good song and glad you enjoyed it as much as you did

[@officialmortius]

That’s what I lord about these kinds of Analyses, there are still some parts that become reactiony!

[@carinarodebak9419]

😂 Geoff is not fair. Keeping all the talent for himself, and bless him for it.😊❤

[@Someone-dv7hw]

He's not keeping it all to himself though is he... feeding all of us with these masterpieces. If I had to sell my voice to hear music like this, I would 😂

[@catalystguitarguy]

The easiest description for an octave is either a halving or doubling of frequency. If it’s halved, the note is the same but lower. If doubled, the note is the same but higher.

[@CapriUni]

To be honest, it took me a while to warm up to this cover. My thought on hearing it the first time was that a song about flight and freedom shouldn't have so many bass notes "pulling it down." But the more I listened to it, the more I came to appreciate how Geoff's highs and lows created an "open space" in the music -- painting the contrast between earth and sky. As Shakespeare once put it: "Like to the lark at break of day arising/From sullen earth sings hymns at Heaven's gate."

[@rhov-anion]

Love the Shakespeare quote. How right!

[@CapriUni]

@@rhov-anion I was an English major, back in college. Sooner or later, those bits and pieces are gonna leak out.😏

[@DravenGal]

@@CapriUni Me too! Would you like some fries with that?

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Fellow English major here. Love the Shakespeare quote.

[@CapriUni]

@@DravenGal I'd rather the people giving job interviews understood the value of a Humanities degree. S.T.E.M. might teach you how to resurrect a T. Rex. But the Humanities will teach you why that's a very bad idea.

[@kc1275]

17:59 Here comes the boy~ hello boy~ welcome~ Love the analysis :D

[@laundrygoddess4]

Your tenor slide tantrum was adorable. Just saying😂😂😂

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

This is one of my favorites from Geoff, so I'm so happy that you finally got to this song. Geoff's version of this song just feels so comforting ❤ Also Mortius basically being offended by and envious at something Geoff does in a song is just fun to watch 😄

[@JvWet]

You know it will be hilarious when he starts with a caveat (be it tired, or up on medicine or just hyper!)!

[@JvWet]

Well, he didn't disappoint, another unique weirdly comical and surprising performance! I wonder how much editing Mason had to do!

[@vcg73]

I've always loved the tempo choice of that fast little 'fly-fly-fly-flyyy' section that you were baffling over because it reminds me of the flutter of (blackbird) wings.

[@kelseyhampton727]

My choir class is currently singing “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre… as someone with a soprano to bark range, I love the song, but a majority of my class hates it. It’s fun. Eric Whitacre is good

[@rmdewberry2482]

It's all the butter he eats. Buttery tones. Buttery vocal tract. ;)

[@timberwolf5422]

You know Mortius is tired when one of the first things he does in the video is try to jump 3 months ahead. 🤣

[@iamsquatty]

This is definitely one of my favorite geoff songs, the harmonies in it are just so beautiful. Also, sending love to mason and his sassiness 🤣💜

[@Eileen_in_Vegas]

It's not actually an "a capella analysis" since he's using a piano. But I watch for the reaction anyway, which is never disappointing!!

[@officialmortius]

There isn’t a very good word for a piece that is structured vocally like acappella, but one of the tracks is an instrument. I wish there were!!

[@Eileen_in_Vegas]

@@officialmortius it's Geoff. he requires his own classifications for everything! His voice, his low notes, his productions... There's Geoff, and there's the rest of the world 🤣

[@mikkifullerton]

1. You and Mason are both funny, thank you for the chuckles! 2. What makes me join reactor Patreons are long detailed analysis breakdowns. 3. "Fff-fff-fff-udge" 🤣

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

This version is like honey, and it's gorgeous.

[@karenzak6627]

Enjoyed your analysis/enjoyment! This is definitely a lovely showcase of Geoff's vocal capabilities!

[@vvoof2601]

Always wondered when you'd get to this!

[@autumnwood543]

Love this. Will you please please do an analysis and or reaction to Even Rachel Wood doing Black Bird, it changed my world. ❤

[@leslieholland7843]

Great analysis! I love the 3, 4, and 5 part harmonies. Geoff is a masterful talent!

[@NivMizzet13]

I'm super happy to be a patron :). Have you considered reacting to a non-English song? It might be very difficult, so I'm not putting that forward as a suggestion, but a curiosity :)!

[@RedPanda83]

New Mortius! Hey hey

[@kimberleymckenzie9924]

Great analysis and reaction as always mortius 😁 just as a side note cause out of all that because this is what my weird mind was drawn to I have the same drinking flask I use it for my many coffees when I'm on night shift 😂 xx

[@gracefiles2268]

This song always calms me down when I am feeling stressed, it is so soothing. Geoff's voice is just insane and it blows my mind every day. I never really liked this song until I heard Geoff's version, he just made it so beautiful. Thank you for the great reaction as always my friend, I hope that this week will be better for you💜

[@rhov-anion]

I was laughing so hard at your reaction to Geoff's utterly smooth slid with no noticeable flip. I needed that laugh. It's been "a week" for me as well and I needed some chill music. "Blackbird" is still one of my favorites from Geoff because it's so calm yet surprisingly complex. Definitely some Eric Whitaker vibes. I think I'm going to go listen to "Light & Gold" again and just.... chill.... I hope you get to do the same.

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

I was in the need for a mellow listen break in the midst of packing and this was perfect 💜 I love that even though I’ve been following you since the early days of this channel I still learn something in each of your analyses - as always thank you 😊

[@k5sss]

At 19:30, I’m a bass, and I can slide smoothly from E3 up to E4 by mixing, though it’s not easy. I flip to pure head voice for the A4 and coming back down.

[@CyndraNeal]

Thank you for reacting to this song!

[@jennifersmith8923]

This song is a balm to my soul. I love it so much. Your reaction straight up cracked me up!!! He truly is a musical wonder and gift.

[@Whatsupbruther]

Alright Mr mortius, listen here! I'm not on patreon, but I do absolutely love the reactions. I have 1 and only one video you need to see. Hellfire by Tomi P. It truly is THE BEST acapella song I've ever heard, and it's only him. I think you'd absolutely love it. Have a food one! ❤

[@amcnallan]

I haven’t watched this yet but this is the video I have been waiting for. So pumped.

[@veronicathunander4579]

It’s soooo beautiful!!

[@markc65]

My understanding of an octave is an acapella octopus group. "Welcome to the stage...Octopus, with...under the sea...un...da...da...seea...da...seear...

[@maskedmallard537]

Gah! Missed the Premiere by half an hour! I was busy watching your reaction to Man in The Mirror which I realized today I hadn't yet seen.😅 Been feeling the tired today as well. 😁

[@ilonadever8249]

So much fun!

[@timgray3790]

Give you crap on some videos but giving credit where’s it’s due this was a great reaction, if you care. Lol

[@temporarygecko3441]

You should see he other videos they all do that

[@tyghe_bright]

Still my favorite Geoff song.

[@martymiller9802]

Every octave is double the frequency of the previous octave.