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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[@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.

[@earthventuring]

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

[@rhov-anion]

"Luscious low bodacious bass." You nailed it.

[@jjnix2]

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

[@nuchbutter]

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

[@SummitSummit]

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

[@GHmorenos]

Ditto!

[@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!

[@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

[@karingreen396]

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

[@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) !! 🎉😋

[@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

[@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).

[@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

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

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

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

Thanks loli great as always. You all agree

[@tyrantmind]

Love this!

[@Drake844221]

You should do just about anything from Geoff, though one of his pieces that would be a great followup to this one would be his cover of I See Fire. He does some truly phenomenal work with that one.

[@arioikarinen]

Check Club For Five, Tuukka is a pretty awesome bass in it.

[@Annihilator_5024]

IM SO GLAD SHE TALKED ABOUT OVERTONES AAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@SouthPawBowler24]

Just to clarify: Geoff is an absolute legend in Singing and accapella music. Just to clarify he does sing very low notes in this song listed: G1 chest, G1 subharmonics, and G1 chest layered with a G0 growl note

[@primemover1416]

@15:06, for a second I thought you said "I need to get mounted".

[@just4guitar558]

Honestly, Lolli. If you read these for suggestions, I’d dig watching your reaction to anything uploaded by O’keefe Music Foundation. Probably out of your wheelhouse for preference, but it’s a great school for budding musicians

[@martymiller9802]

“Visible biceps”? So subtle.

[@ghandeelorg]

On Patreon, Geoff has hinted that the Dwarves are back.

[@unimatrix1]

Well, I guess you now have to check his version of "Sound of silence".

[@DreadKyller]

Subharmonics are my favorite thing. I'd call myself an average singer at this point, but I've put more effort into subharmonics than any other part of my voice (probably not the best idea but oh well...), they're just so fun once you really start to get comfortable with the sensation, I love just going into subharmonics and just fooling around with the shape of my mouth and throat and seeing what effect it has, on a good day I can even hit a second subharmonic which sounds so bizarre, I hope one day I can hit that consistently. Geoff and a couple other bass singers were a large reason why I got interested in subharmonics, they are insanely fun.

[@Giggleschits]

Please please do Vinny Marchi and Bobby Bass’s I See Fire. It’s absolutely unreal how good they mesh

[@Si74l0rd]

I'd love to see you analyse @thatbassvoice (Eric Holloway). Or Hoist the Colours by The Bass Singers of TikTok. Which is Eric along with BobbyBass, BigBrev and various others. Most of them can hit an F1 or F2, but Eric can do F2 in chest voice, which is remarkable.

[@sallystone1552]

I would love to hear your analysis of Hozier. A beautiful song is First Light. Also, are you familiar with Big Brev? He has a truly staggering range.

[@Lancer4323]

" GEOFFGANTIC" SWEET!

[@BlacklightProduction]

I would love if you'd react to/analyse Einar Solberg, the vocalist of Leprous.

[@CynicalTesuji]

Geoff may not be the lowest bass out there, but I would argue that he is the most melodic bass on the scene. He does have some natural fry in his voice, but he doesn't have the gravel like most other basses I've heard. Geoff's vocal timbre is round and warm and pleasant, and when you combine that with his vocal agility and range you've got a combination that is nearly unbeatable.

[@jimbudai8217]

At the other end of the spectrum, I'd love to see you analyze David Phelps version of Oh Holy Night. I know it's a Christmas song, but I think you would be impressed with him

[@styrkjarsteibjorn1860]

Go for Bathory - Gods of Thunder Wind and Rain Some people might argue, that Quorton couldn't sing... but this adds to the Atmosphere :D

[@lokithecat7225]

It will be interesting to see what Loli decides to name all of the Geoffs

[@anthonywall4417]

Avi and Tim are talented at bass as well. However the only one I have heard that may top Geoff in pure bass resonance is Eric holloway. There is indeed a difference from hitting the note and embodying the rich deep power of such low notes.

[@MalcolmTyler-p3m]

Why is it an American ‘err’, as I come from the West Country and I naturally speak like that😁

[@naosmo]

pardon me I must call my sister and ask pointed questions

[@stevenhowe1688]

Hello beautiful, I hope you are doing great 👍❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@Matjo7588dk]

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

[@ryansmallwood1178]

Loved all the vocal layers from you and Geoff! Thanks again for your analysis!

[@aenorist2431]

Ah, would have wished this to be "I see fire" instead, which is the same "Dwarves" but a couple of years of vocal development and production quality increases later. Its awesome. I mean, this one is awesome too, and arguably a song I like more ... but "I see fire" is even better than that.

[@lgjm5562]

The song she went with is more famous and recognizable. The other one is for afficionadoes who can appreciate the finer points. A great choice for a follow up.

[@dorothyrosenberg1301]

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

[@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 🙏🏻

[@loveloochay]

👹👹👹🎼 .. I have been waiting for this reaction for some time Lolli. It has been destined to happen , and you were destined to amaze us. The many expressions in your eyes were so real , and so invested. You don't hold back... you really allow the music and exceptional vocals to get under skin. Thanks for making my day. Geoff slays this .. I have watched it many times, and I still get goosebumps. Awesome !!!!!!!!!!🎼🎼👹👹👹

[@user2048]

"goaty Geoff" 🐐

[@sudelaine8653]

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

[@DestroyerOfLiberals]

So now it's like a rite of passage for every female voice coach on KZbin to release a video gushing about Jeff's Misty Mountains. Makes sense.

[@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'.

[@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?

[@vivianerocha1754]

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

[@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.

[@TodlicheVerwuste]

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

[@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. 😅❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@srudine]

Yay! I've waited 2+ years for this reaction and the lovely, luscious Lolli has delivered yet again. Your low notes are a wonderful treat as well. Simply amazing love. You never disappoint because you are the best🥰🥰🥰

[@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.

[@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.

[@lgjm5562]

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

[@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.

[@michellemiles9966]

Hello gorgeous! It looks like you haven't checked out Voiceplay's cover of Hellfire yet. Please, please do give it a listen as I know you will be delighted by it. Also, I have to keep pitching for Peter Hollens. He's got such a beautiful voice and I'm sure you will love him as well. 💞🧚‍♀️

[@SimiusAtheus]

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

[@thisisnrgs]

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

[@leechowning2712]

We missed you.

[@iamkerok]

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

[@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!

[@AndrewinAus]

Geoff with a voice deeper than the Mines of Moria. The song Misy Mountains Cold. Lolli nerding it up with technology. Dies ut get any more fun and interesting. I think not. Really cool and interesting video i enjoyed it from the analysis to the goosebumps. 😅

[@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.

[@danielelwell2571]

Geoff is a beast xx

[@cmdrglass5096]

I hope you can enjoy the cover by Geoff of Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers I think you like it too . Also dont take this wrong way but are you ok after experiencing The Geoff Effect ? You seem to sort of lose focus a little there

[@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.

[@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.

[@Samhain606]

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

[@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.....

[@T10elC]

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

[@formergoat9257]

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

[@razorx2024]

more Geoff please 😁

[@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!

[@fordcottoniii8972]

Lolli, a fantastic analysis as always, full of great humor, enthusiasm, and musical geekery. And that beautiful singing of yours! I absolutely loved the spectral analysis!! I suggest doing more of that in the future. Question - at 6:26 - isn't that the 3rd in the bass instead of the 5th? Woo hoo! Thank you, thank you.

[@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.

[@Lancer4323]

I want ACAPELLA Lolli, the sound would be mind meltingly fantastic..❤❤❤

[@darrenkarstens]

Love that you have the Roland piano that has that voice setting. Had lots of fun playing classical music with it :D

[@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.

[@zadrik1337]

If you didn't get enough Geoff in this on you can do the video just released today, only you get FIVE Geoff's in "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM"!

[@iamsquatty]

Gotta love a good geoffquake 😁💜💜

[@sudelaine8653]

A singer I'd love to see you analyze is Deejay Young who appears with VoicePlay in one of my favorites of their songs . Check out 'Bang!' here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5CnnGuwbJuLb6c A truly unique voice!

[@friedemannkemm63]

Speaking of low notes: The lowest note produced so far by a human voice was by Tim Storms at a frequency of about 1.89 Hz. Sensational but completely useless for making music. One period of the oscillation of the vocal folds would already span several bars (5.3 seconds).

[@roffem8638]

Thank You again, You are fantastic. I would like You to make a reaction to Tommy Johansson. He's a swedish guitarist from the band Sabaton. He is also a great singer and he's now making covers like Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, Who wants to live forever, etc. I suggest a cover of Anastasias Paid my Dues or Yuo raised me up (one octave higher) or why not Phantom of the opera. He has done a lot. Every cover is amazing. / Roffe from Stockholm.

[@tozzasque]

Every other reactor: "I can tell you the notes he sings" FVM: " I can *show* you the notes he sings". The reacting playground competition is so fierce nowadays 😅

[@unicornbotanicalskratom]

Please take a look at “I See Fire” next. Geoff will slowly light your vocal cords on fire 🔥 1 chord at a time……He will then fan the flames and make sure the flames are burning out of fucking control. He will then take his big ass boot and proceed to violently stomp and snuff that fucking fire out by the end……PLUS….. this is the sequel to this song…. Sooo….It just makes sense.

[@remiavard7709]

More Geoff or Voiceplay !!!

[@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.

[@Edg4rVivero]

Please take a look at Tim Foust's version of this song ... amazing too. Thanks for what you do

[@sungminyoo1716]

Would love you see you react to Beatpella House - Ticking Away

[@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.

[@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!

[@DarthKoonstyle]

Now's time for the sequel! I SEE FIRE! :D

[@Haarkad]

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

[@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.

[@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?💙