[First Ever Listen] Voiceplay - Queen Medley [Reaction]

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[@TheAzhrael666]

i read once that it was explained Pentatonix is the Student Council, Homefree are the frat boys, and Voiceplay are the Theater Kids

[@chenmd16]

I have never seen that description but that’s hilarious.

[@paulclark1210]

I think of each of the 3 top A Capella groups as having their own lane they preform in. Pentatonix as the classy group, Home Free as more Country stylistically, and Voice Play putting more "Theater" into their product. I like them all.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

great description! home free is my favorite but i love all 3. for theatricality voiceplay can't be beat but i also love me some mitch face😍 i see home free in october and can't wait to see how great acapella is live

[@rochellehershberger9539]

The Oogie Boogie Song is a great one to watch if you want to hear Geoff's range.

[@veronicathunander4579]

I love VoicePlay and all their songs! They actually released another Queen cover a week ago, “You’re my best friend”. Some other recommendations are “Carry on wayward son”, “Kiss”, “Tennesse whiskey” and their recent “My mother told me”. Eli, the bald guy, also has most of the lead in “Attention” and all the lead in “Waving through a window”.

[@yangzhang5870]

I love that you noticed Eli! I love the tone and quality of his voice! Everyone's always talking about Geoff, and I'm a huge fan, but Eli has a special place in my heart.

[@anneliespeters5355]

Their latest song, My Mother Told Me is awesome too. Greetings from the Netherlands👋👋👋

[@danieljodrey8863]

Oogie Boogie Song is the one you are looking for. Geoff almost goes off the piano keyboard low on that one, plus the play in Voice Play comes front and center Too much fun!!

[@musiclovingnurse2802]

Warriors!!! And in order all at the same time: Billie Eilish “Trapped in 3 Minutes,” “Panic! In four minutes Part 1” and “Panic! In four minutes Part 2.” Also “Boy Bands in 5 Minutes.” Welcome to Voiceplay!!!

[@melaninikolova8495]

Carry on wayward son. Is another really good one.

[@PiscesintheRain]

Glad you enjoyed this medley so much! Earl (1st tenor, dude in the bed with the beard) left the group in mid-2020, but you'll find a lot of really good videos with him. If you want to hear more of Eli's rock tenor (bald dude, pronounced El-ee, not ee-lie), I would suggest their cover of Carry on Wayward Son. Also, since you're a fan of the bass singers, just an FYI that Geoff Castellucci has his own KZbin channel. I'd really suggest his cover of Blackbird - it does a great job showing off both the low and high ends of his range.

[@rebeccafrost7731]

Voice Play, just like Pentatonix when they did their cover of BR, made no effort to sound like Freddie. What they did was to remind everyone, with their performance, just how good the original songs are. Well, that, and give great performances of their own, of course. You mentioned in the video that it gave you vibes of Earl giving birth? Lol. Since I didn't see anyone else mention it I'll give my impression of what was happening in the video. Earl was dying, probably in a coma, in the hospital. His boyfriend/husband was at his side giving him that necklace in hopes of giving him strength to get through and to stay with him in the world of the living. He, Earl, was faced with images. icons, representations of death and had to fight their pull in order to stay alive. Which he did. This was a fun reaction. Especially for a first reaction to a group I truly enjoy. Thank you for doing this one.

[@kellywilliams364]

I am glad you found Voiceplay. You can't go wrong with anything from this group either.

[@garyhughes5480]

Geoff, Tim and,Avi are good friends. Tim worked with Geoff on the low notes. The Oogie Boogie song really shows Geoff's vocal range.

[@westonwilliams6116]

Yeah I agree, Oogie Boogie is phenomenal. Also I think Tim helped Geoff with his growl, so just one bass technique not really his low notes if I’m not mistaken.

[@TYGER0902]

@@westonwilliams6116 and vice versa. Geoff helped Tim with his subharmonics.

[@rhov-anion]

What I love about this video is the mythological story blended in. Freddie Mercury loved mythology, so he would be giddy at this. Earl (bearded tenor) is dying and in his final moment meets four gods of the Underworld. Layne (beatboxer in the fur coat) plays Cerberus, Greek sentinel of the underworld. He doesn't want to hurt Earl, he's just there with his sword (representing sharp teeth) to keep Earl's soul from escaping. J.None (Black baritone) plays Anubis, Egyptian god of death. He weighs Earl's heart against a feather on the Scales of Fate and sees he's worthy of the afterlife. Eli ("Ellie" bald rock tenor) play Yama Nirvana, Buddhist death god. His scepter is to whack any souls that try to escape. Geoff is the most interesting. "Baron" refers to the Haitian Voodoo god of death and resurrection. He doesn't necessarily want to keep Earl there, but to see if he wants to live strongly enough to bring him back. This is why the others are antagonistic against him: Anubis tosses background vocals his way that are a bit insulting, Yama flat out yells at the Baron and says they don't need him. When the Baron's cane comes down on Earl in Under Pressure, it actually is meant to protect him from the others trying to push his soul down into the Underworld. Earl must first fight Cerberus if he wants to escape, then Anubis and Yama. The Baron isn't there to fight, though. He stands his ground, sees Earl is serious about living, and starts to turn away, at which point he poofs away. Another fun mythology note: the Baron can be bought off with a gold medallion, which Earl's husband gives to him and he wear up until the end of the video. When he returns to life, the medallion is gone, payment to the Baron to resurrect him. As a mythology nerd and music major, this whole story was EPIC, and the lyrics work so well. I have to think that VoicePlay did research into all these religions to craft this story, and again... Freddie Mercury would be SO PROUD!

[@CapriUni]

If you're looking for VoicePlay videos to watch with the family, I suggest their "Little Mermaid" medley, with Rachel Potter as guest singer playing Ariel (as she's also acted as Ariel at Walt Disney World).

[@bethgooch6243]

“Show Must Go On” is my favorite. The story behind it & the emotion get me every time.

[@hugostln5151]

Earl voice is just something else man i had the same reaction as you when i first heard him

[@Freakiehippy30]

If you liked the bald guy (Eli) Carry on Wayward Son is one I feel like he really shines in, also one of their newest My Mother Told Me he kicks ass in too

[@OpposingPony]

Also in Kiss, the prince cover. Eli is awesome in it!

[@janetdw]

This particular video has a story line. Earl, the high tenor, is desperately ill in bed and the four lords of the Underworld are waiting for him to die. Geoff, the bass, is the top man in this foursome and they're arguing over his fate. At the end, Earl diminishes them and they go off into the nether world when he recovers. As a side note the gentleman who is at his bedside is his husband so it means a lot to all the big fans. They do a great job on all the old rock old rock: Carry on my Wayward, Son and Queen's You're My Best Friend. Geoff has his own channel where you can really see his bass. But it's not just bass, because in a lot of his videos he accompanies himself as 3 or 4 versions of himself. He sings singing all the background harmonies and he goes pretty high. As many others have stated, if you want to see Jeff's range a good choice is Oogie Boogie which is a whole lot of fun. It's from the Nightmare before Christmas after they have kidnapped Santa Claus. But for sheer artistry, their last two that I've seen have been My Mother Told Me (which is also featured in the assassin's creed game) as well as Hoist the Colours ( which is based on a song in the Pirates of the Caribbean part 3. Both are astoundingly well done they are beautiful and haunting. They are totally unlike anything I ever listen to usually but I am absolutely obsessed with them. I'll subscribe and I'm gonna watch to see if you continue to do Voice Play and Geoff as well as the other acapella groups. There is an enormous amount of talent between the 3 sets.

[@ingiford175]

A quick history on this one. The one in the bed had a issue where he was in the hospital and from what I understand it was a close call. Geoff plays a Baron from voodoo is domain is life and death, while the others are 'death' gods. If you watch at the end, he wakes up without his medallion. Baron always takes something for his 'gift'. And the one that is beside him in the bed is his husband.

[@meganmurdock9107]

They released a You're My Best Friend cover last Friday. Since you like Queen.

[@kris_d]

I’d highly recommend Superstition, Carry On My Wayward Son, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and Oogie Boogie. But really you can’t go wrong with anything from them. My fav part about VoicePlay is their arrangements and theatrics.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

daddy sang bass shows off both geoff and earl, another great video is their cover of Bang, ely does another great job in it, IMO ely is the most versatile singer in the group, geoff is amazing and layne is probably one of the best vocal percussionists in the business. i love adam but some of layne's sound effects are unbelievable, phantom of the opera, oogie boogie song and the little mermaid medley are 3 of his best i think

[@bjspeck4337]

VoicePlay was on tour and Earl (the guy with the great tenor that you liked) had a burst appendix and it was touch and go. They used that episode to form the basis of Queen in 5. We have our patient who is dying, the other 4 are lords of the underworld and he had to be tested to see where he goes. The guy in the gold/black jacket is Anubis who comes with a scale and weighed the heart against a feather. If your heart is pure and lighter than the feather, you go on. The bald tenor is Eli (like jelly).

[@lisahuff818]

They are actually fighting for his soul as he is on his death bed. Lol, apt analogy says this mother of two.

[@tatewakinew]

Don't worry, most VoicePlay fans will agree that they are all great (but Geoff is the most surprising for an unprepared listener). If you want to hear Earl's (by the way, his character wasn't giving birth, he was dying and defying death) most crystal clear tenor without strain, try their Can't Help Falling in Love With You. Also, Queen wise - they often collaborate on their Disney themed medleys with Rachel Potter - and you might want to check her own country styled cover of Somebody to Love.

[@kaydagrotjohn1172]

If you really wanna see the bass and his range, listen to "Blackbird" or "16 Tons"

[@tracyz9155]

Yup. Oogie Boogie Song by VoicePlay next. Then you can check out Geoff’s channel where he sings all the parts. Try “Blackbird”

[@writerinprogress]

Don't feel bad - Eli's my favourite too. I can recommend listening to their cover of 'Carry On My Wayward Son' to see more of what he can do - he SLAYS in that one! And also their latest, 'Hoist The Colours.'

[@Froggyh63]

Yeah, Oogie Boogie Song or one of their latest My Mother Told Me. Cool reaction dude!

[@huldradraco]

beard guy: Earl (has left the group, high tenor). bald guy: Eli (pronounced Elly, tenor). beatboxer: Layne( also barritone, and plays the violin). black guy: J. None (just recently left the group to join the navy, but might return when done. Tenor, also plays the violin and raps). Geoff as you know is the bass, can sing bass to tenor with a 5 octave range.

[@PiscesintheRain]

Slight correction - Layne and J.None both play violin, rather than cello.

[@bethgooch6243]

Their cover of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” & Radiohead’s “Creep” are absolutely amazing!

[@alexwalker8440]

I really hope you keep that spot for acapella as part of your reactions! I like all 3 groups, but VoicePlay is my fav, with Home Free a close second. VP gives a certain musical theater with their performances, and their voices and harmonies are awesome! 🔥✨💖 I just subscribed to your channel, and will look thru your vids before giving you any recommendation. Great reaction!

[@ericturner7824]

geoff with long hair, earl is in a coma and these are spirits or guardians.....geoff, eli (pronounced ellie), earl with the beard, J. none baritone, layne beatboxer.

[@daventunes3822]

There's one more professional acappella group you need to check out, but they are more of an ensemble. The group is Voctave. Most of their members have been or are still cast members at Walt Disney World, and one of their tenors recently filled the guest artist spot in a Voiceplay video of "Go The Distance. "

[@bjspeck4337]

The stuff VoicePlay has put together in the last year is astounding. 2 for Halloween - In the Hall of the Mountain King, and Hide and Seek (Ding Dong), Hoist the Colours (film - Pirates of the Caribbean), Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), Valhalla Calling (Miracle of Sound), Dragonborn Comes Skyrim, In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), an apocalyptic trilogy over 3 yrs Warriors (Imagine Dragons), Dream On (Aerosmith), and Seven Nation Army (White Stripes), Creep (Radiohead), Drunken Sailor (sea shanty), Hellfire (film - Hunchback of Notre Dame). Geoff's solos: Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers), I See Fire (Desolation of Smaug), Sound of Silence (S&G), Ghostriders in the Sky (Johnny Cash), Folsom Prison Blues (J Cash), Jack's Lament (film-Nightmare Before Christmas). Another that is pure fun is Survivor: Zombies vs Hillbillies (VoicePlay vs Home Free).

[@wallen308]

Loved your genuine and honest reaction. I'm a fan of all three a Capella groups too. I think Voiceplay has a great sense of theatre and are not afraid to have fun with it. Carry on my wayward son and My mother told me I think you would enjoy as well as Geoff's 16 Tonnes, Blackbird and High & Dry. Great Voiceplay medleys of Little Mermaid and Billie Eilish as well. Happy new subscriber. 🎧🎶

[@lkayh]

It hope you catch a few of these guys’ more recent pieces. They just keep topping themselves.

[@sprumf]

welcome to the voiceplay fan club lol. I’m sure others gave you alllll the details and suggestions. All newer stuff is phenomenal. Each one somehow gets better. Geoff (the bass) also has his own channel with covers, PLEASE check it out. I’m sure others have suggested too.

[@christinestromberg4057]

Check out Geoff Castellucci's solo recordings. Astounding. Blackbird, 16 tons, The Headless Horseman, Country Roads, High and Dry. The little bald guy is Eli, tenor, (pronounced Ellie in his case. )

[@meganmurdock9107]

If you like Eli's voice (bald guy), listen to their cover of Carry on Wayward Son, featuring Omar Cardona.

[@TYGER0902]

Yay, another fan of Eli (pronounced El-E). He also has a range from baritone to high tenor, not as clean as Earl’s but it’s more of a rock high tenor. Do Wayward Son and you’ll see what I mean.

[@sarahcoleman5269]

Dammit, I've seen this a hundred times, this was my first VoicePlay video as well, because Queen. It wasn't until now that I heard the "bullets" at 11:30. VP is amazing with not just the musical skill, but the effort and detail they go through to tell the story. Other Acapella groups are just standing there on a pretty mountain singing Hallelujah, these guys are putting on a fucking Broadway play. XD I'm kind of surprised that you didn't recognize the song Play the Game, it is one of Queen's big hits. But also, I've said it before, VP will take the songs you love and put enough flavor on it so you can still recognize it but it's also your new favorite song.

[@christinestromberg4057]

I've heard us called Voiceplayers, but I just call myself a fan. :)

[@jordankisling3108]

I love Voiceplay...they are my favorite. You should react to one of their newest songs My Mother Told Me. It's amazing

[@GTVSketchy]

I feel there's a unique unintended irony in referring to Eli's voice as being akin to hair metal... But it is a really good quality and only one of many he can bring to the table. I will always recommend Oogie Boogie's Song by these guys if you really want to see what Geoff can do but I also really like their Moana and Little Mermaid medleys with Rachel Potter. Give 'em a try and thank me later :P

[@angelodicamilo8372]

Check out VoicePlay Just Sing cover, huge collaboration! They invited most of the artists from Season 4 of The Sing Off which includes Home Free (HF won). Remember to put subtitles. Thanks.

[@Vildash]

My mother told me by voiceplay is amazing!

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

Hoist the Colours is one of their newer songs and it displays a lot of their skill.

[@tishatittle1010]

The bearded buff guy singing the lead is Earl, their tenor. He started the group with Geoff and Layne (the beatboxer) in 1997. He just left the group last year.

[@AndieO]

Oogie Boogies Song and The Little Mermaid Medley are too cool. If you really want to geek out.. check out Sixteen Tonnes and Country Road Take Me Home low bass cover.

[@carinalundstrom7566]

Oogie Boogie Song and My mother told me is 2 amazing songs

[@lazaren5632]

If you really want to hear what they can do, their newest release is 'You're my best friend', another Queen cover. My Mother Told Me or Oogie Boogie's Song are your best options if you really want to hear what Geoff can do.

[@tonikutassy7860]

Pentatonix does Bohemian rhapsody must see

[@chenmd16]

For the VoicePlay Fans - I have seen VoicePlayers.

[@Lauren-zp7nn]

If you're going down the acapella rabbit hole, then please consider Voctave - their Great Movie Medley is a work of art.

[@cyndisanimaladventures6370]

My favorite of the acapella groups. Don't get me wrong I like all of them but for me VoicePlay just has a bit more theatricality which I love.

[@steby123]

There is an almost absurd amount of talent and skill in the big three groups ain't there ?

[@angeltriggercolores5255]

I love Voiceplay, my mother told me. Omfg

[@maeco7]

Great reaction. Love these guys! A couple of other awesome ones by them are Kiss (Prince cover) and Bang! (AJR cover). It's hard to go wrong with anything by them, though.

[@valerielansford565]

Great reaction!!! I totally agree, Queen is the BEST, but I LOVE this version. There have been so many covers/remixes of BoRhap that were not great, but this one rocks!! For more Voiceplay, try "My Mother Told Me" or just Geoff try "Sixteen Tons".

[@kingscrub3386]

Geoff has his own channel where he uploads his own arrangements, solo. One of the most recent is Over the Misty Mountains Cold. I dont remember if you did a video while I'm typing this. You can go way back and check our the original group with Phantom of The Opera.

[@wolkenpfote0981]

Good medleys from VoicePlay are also Trapped: Billie Eilish and Panic! In four minutes parts 1 and 2. They tell a rather cohesive story when watched in that order.

[@MsAyu15]

“Play the Game” is a ballad from “The Game “ album of Queen

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I think they changed the lyrics a little. Dropping "fall in love" and keeping "play the game."

[@trishaurvan9439]

Geoff is the man! Oogie Boogie is a must!!

[@christineschutten248]

Oogie Boogie's song is the next one you should do. I like all three groups and kind of think of them as different parts of the same family🙂

[@amandahowells5389]

If you like Eli’s rock tenor you should check out their cover of carry on wayward son. You’ll love it

[@bjspeck4337]

VoicePlayers. recommendations: Warriors, Friends on the Other Side, Halo, Hoist the Colours, Wicked, We Don't Talk About Bruno (your kids will enjoy too).Geoff soloes: Monster Mash, Blackbird, Far Off to the Misty Mountains, Big Bad John. My top ten today.

[@par500dragon7]

If you like Eli's (bald guy) voice, you should check out Carry On Wayward Son... he killed the lead!

[@RAW2881]

Check out Geoffs solo stuff u will bea Amazed! Blackbird cover by the beatles maybe the first.

[@celticwolfsong1373]

I love Geoff but Ely (bald guy) I adore as well and by comments I feel he's underrated.

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

Queen - play the game (of love) it's on their album called "the game" i think there are A LOT of queen songs you missed from it :) If you're looking for someone who's got freddie's voice down , check out Marc Martel here on youtube. Oogie Boogie's song from voiceplay pls.

[@niqhteyes]

seconded others, if you wanna hear geoff's range listen to oogie boogie

[@blairkimberlin3447]

home free is my favorite but voiceplay is a close close second. their theatricality of their videos is amazing. geoff has done a couple of arrangements for home free, elvira is the one that comes to mind. tim has helped geoff with his lower notes. if you are a bass fan watch oogie boogie song by voiceplay, geoff is the lead

[@jandemanist]

nice reaction maybe nice to watch 3 sisters from the netherlands also sing a song of queen the whole version in isolation at home because of covid, without hearing each other, this because 1 of the twins Amy, has only 1 lung and asma OG3NE - Bohemian Rhapsody (HOME ISOLATION VERSION) I don't know if your wife likes that music, but otherwise she is immediately in love with these 3 sisters with the best harmony that you will hear today I think

[@pineappletwoface3224]

Please tell me you've already seen their cover of Friends On The Other Side by now.

[@OtonielPalaciosVz]

Great reaction!!! Please React to "My mother told me" Voiceplay.

[@firemarshallj]

To really hear Geoff's vocal range/talent listen to him covering Tennessee Ernie Ford's Sixteen Tons kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvPhWtmn7ZmotE Or the Beatles Blackbird kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfRcoSHYq2Ggrc A really good song to listen to, in order to hear Tim Foust's( Home Free) bass range, is Misty Mountains, which is a song from The Hobbit series kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OVeYVqbNOje7c

[@bazkeen]

Mentioning Creed, have you listened to Alter Bridge? Basically Creed with out Scott. They brought in Myles Kennedy. What a band they are now. Try Blackbird live from Amsterdam. Myles is one of the best rock singers in a long time

[@TomTuffnuts]

We just did Alter Bridge, vid should be up early this week. Myles has a killer voice

[@bazkeen]

@@TomTuffnuts Excellent 👍🏻👌🏻

[@Blue-rl5dp]

No, silly boy, not about to give birth. About to die. Good guys and bad guys are fighting over him.

[@MrZelion68]

Hey mate! React to 16 tons with Geoff Castellucci!

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

People who like VoicePlay are just called "people". Nobody dislikes VoicePlay.

[@sherrymccrea4450]

You would like headless horseman from voice play

[@ashsmith6150]

I know how much you love Mitch's voice, wee he has released a cover on his channel of Your Power (billie eilish) - You should definitely give it a watch!

[@TheDachshundGaming]

If Queen's Somebody to love is your favorite you should check out Marc Martel and Queen Undercover's cover, it's amazing.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

You should watch Acapop Kids' "Bohemian Rhapsody/Somebody To Love" mashup. Don't let their young ages fool you, this group that was started by Scott Hoying of Pentatonix is better than most adult A Capella groups.

[@G-grandma_Army]

I’ve been a fan of Pentatonix and Home Free since they were first on The Sing Off, but I’ve been waiting to hear this group. You have to listen to Pentatonod Bohemian Rhapsody! And patiently waiting for more Tom MacDonald!

[@Starrynightdiner]

Do voice play hoist the colors.

[@travisrussell9166]

Play the gane is aa queen song

[@Iansco1]

Play the Game

[@kbbeers4274]

Not my style. I’m not really an A Capella fan; I will say they do have beautiful voices. Not throwing shade at them. Pentatonix and Home Free are the only ones I enjoy.