METALHEAD REACTS | Geoff Castellucci - "Man of Constant Sorrow"

In this metalhead reaction video, I react to Geoff Castellucci and his cover song 'Man of Constant Sorrow.'
Geoff has always been a great bass singer, with a unique and powerful voice. I had an absolute blast and spine tingling sensations due to his unique voice!
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MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW (Low Bass Singer Cover by Geoff Castellucci)
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[@carinarodebak9419]

Well, Geoff IS a concerned daddy. Even Cesar the newest member of VP called him daddy in a BTS video when he was new in the group.

[@patriciaschuman4205]

He must have a "Jiminy Cricket" on his shoulder, reminding him about doing the responsible thing. Which comes in very handy when your best friend, Layne (aka 'Lampwick') is telling you not to worry, 'nothing bad can happen'.

[@MiladyMacabre]

I just adore the bridges Geoff writes for various songs ("Now, now, now, take me to the water.." in this one, "Can you ever know how you build..." in Golden Hour, and "Snow is on the ground..." in Christmas Don't Be Late" for example). Ghost Riders will break your brain!

[@Gael4ce]

Random aside: I saw you did a reaction to some TikTokers doing Hoist The Colors. FYI: Voice Play has done that too. And they went full on fierce with it. Valhalla Calling is the only other track that I think they got that bad ass on.

[@cathylarcher291]

That was my way into the rabbit hole.

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Awesome reaction. You'll love Ghost Riders. There is 5 of him in it. Each of his clones have their own name and personality. Jeff, Jeoph, Goff and Daryl. In this one Daryl was the one walking the tracks. It was filmed at 3 separate locations on 3 separate days.

[@wtimmins]

Ghost Riders in the Sky is so so so so so so effin amazing. Adore it.

[@elvwood]

I concur

[@Badger77722]

The part you replayed starting at 05:36 is the new bridge and lyrics that Geoff wrote for the song - you won't find it in more traditional (or any other) versions of the song. Home Free (another big a cappella group) does what I would call a more traditional version of the song, although they shift it from a country to a bluegrass based version - and their bass, Tim Foust, is also amazing and is friends with Geoff, even helping Geoff with his low growl technique - something Tim is very, VERY good at (he's blown numerous speaker systems during Home Free concerts).

[@par500dragon7]

OMG... 'F it, we're doing it again.' Totally LOL'd! 🤣😆😂

[@totoro123]

Yesss - Geoff is everyone's daddy... Exceptional talent and I'm glad you're exploring his "solo" (is it still solo when there are at least 4 of him?) stuff. As well as Ghost Riders and Misty Mountains my other two fave to recommend are Sixteen Tons and Ain't No Sunshine. But all his stuff is amazing really. Also pause away.... Please ignore those that say you shouldn't. If they want to listen to the original uninterrupted they can. We are here for YOUR reaction and comments 😊

[@ilonadever8249]

He did this one so well. If we haven't mentioned it, he does it all. Arranged, Produced, Performed, Filmed, and Edited by Geoff Castellucci Additional Music and Lyrics by Geoff Castellucci. Layne (VP beatboxer) did the steady cam work. The final mix was done by Ed Boyer who does the mixing for several acapella groups as well as Voiceplay. This was truly wonderful, but my favorite thing is Geoff's attention to detail. On the back of the picture some version of Meet you on the golden shore. And he was carrying that sweet bouquet of baby's breath. Those things gave this a more hopeful feel than any other version I've seen, and then that last major chord after the drop into the basement! The sweet, wistful, hopeful feeling throughout just gets me every time. In addition to the ones you are already thinking of reacting to try: Shenandoah - calm, soothing, beautiful Sound of Silence - will knock your socks off House of the Rising Sun - he's just showingoff Great reaction!!

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Rains of Castamere. Way Down. Ain't No Sunshine.

[@Badger77722]

The classic that started me on the Geoff rabbit-hole: Sixteen Tons

[@dianeschluter9995]

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold!

[@kevinstrong4527]

Another vote for Sound of Silence. Might be my favorite version of that song. He really does make it his own. Additional note that if you like the deep notes, Voiceplay released Valhalla Calling recently and the arrangement keeps him down in the low bass range the entire time. He sustains a super low note for like 15 seconds.

[@ronsbrat525]

@@kevinstrong4527 That note is B0. He does it several times in the song.

[@janetdw]

My personal all-time favorite is his cover of Misty Mountains. This is based on one of the songs in Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Because he is wearing hair pieces and beards, some reactors who had not seen his work before thought that they were four brothers. This is his newest release so it’s going to pop up more due to the oddball way that KZbin does things. He has done a number of solos and he does not do these a cappella. But he does use plug-ins for his keyboard and does the keyboarding himself. Most of his early work is done with a stationary camera and only his wife as a crew. Recently he’s been using Layne’s ability to use a steady cam as the videos get more complex. He seems to like four and five part harmonies singing each of the parts himself although I believe there is some layering to fill out the sound. Another favorite of mine, simply because I grew up listening to this song is 16 Tons originally done by Tennessee Ernie Ford back in the 50s. Oh, and always wait until the Patreon rolls starts. Every once in a while Geoff VoicePlay add little extras just when you thought they were done. The disclaimer about the train tracks is real. Layne scouted some tracks and recommended some to Geoff. But they were tracks still in use… For the commuter train… And they were filming at 5 PM. 🤦🏼‍♀️. Geoff pointed to the flashing lights Layne simply said ”but you have at least a minute to get off the tracks after they start flashing”. 🤯. Fortunately they found another set nearby.

[@just_wrennie]

Thank you for such a fun reaction! Welcome to the Geoff Castellucci rabbit hole 😊 He and all the guys of VoicePlay are fantastically talented

[@sharonleath1232]

Wonderful reaction! Since you are blown away by his bass, check out Geoff's great Halloween inspired "Headless Horseman"!

[@brittjannesath2539]

👀 oh what a start of this song… and 4 Geoff’s doing harmonies 😀

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Geoff took this song and changed it into something entirely new.

[@ellens1832]

You are so much fun to watch a music video with. You are contagious in your joy of music! You are funny and knowledgeable and fun.

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Agree 💯%

[@debbiebuck9231]

Thank you for this great reaction! Welcome to the wonderful world of the Geoff Castellucci rabbithole!!

[@AmthystGemini]

I stumbled across your reaction video today, and I'm glad I did. Geoff did a phenomenal job with this cover. But what I wasn't expecting was how you reacted. You gave me serious, SERIOUS vibes of a lovely, close friend who passed away back in October of last year. Your expressions, your giggles, and just you being the way you were, and for a bit, it looked like I was watching my friend again. So much so, that I burst into tears because he's missed that much. Thank you for that. Skol!!

[@marybrown6128]

If you haven’t seen it yet his rendition of Sixteen Tons is amazing!

[@TazSilvercat]

He has a 5 octave range, as does Tim Foust from Home Free.. they are both spectacular.

[@christinestromberg4057]

This is Geoff's latest but he's done many beatiful songs. Some of my favourites are Country Roads and Shenandoah but there are much more fun ones too. Monster Mash is wonderful and God REst Ye Merry Gentleman is another favourtie of mine. His range is best heard in songs like Blackbird or High and Dry, and in VoicePlay's Oogie Boogie Song, and all there have a totally a different feel. But in this one that low note is the richest and smoothest is the best I've heard him. And yes, Ghost Riders, another one. And Mistly Mountains. Why does he throw in those low notes? I'd say that a) he loves doing it, b) he knows his fans like it.

[@karinwolf9639]

Please DO stop and DO repeat special parts as often as you like! You are doing great! Subscribed and waiting for many more VP/Geoff reactions to come... you like bass & crazy fun!? Go for Oogie Boogie... go for anything...

[@l.t.celoni5024]

Looking forward to all the Geoff reactions coming our way 👏👏👏👏

[@Broomrider1492]

I love the added music and lyrics he put in to really make it his own. He does it for his fans.

[@thomasfarr7934]

All of Geoff's stuff is outstanding!

[@eirrenia]

Geoff just keeps getting better.

[@b.buster.]

Geoff has a 5 octave range.

[@colinmoore7460]

At least, for now!

[@laundrygoddess4]

You are quickly becoming one of my go to favourite reactors. You had me giggling pretty good. Your unabashed enthusiasm and sense of humour is just a happy thing to watch. Great reaction

[@iamsquatty]

I love it when reactors get the geoff giggles 🤣 so glad you are enjoying solo geoff, pretty much everything he has put out solo is amazing. He's just so freakishly talented 💜

[@joosyjulie]

I got hooked on Geoff when I hearh8m sing "Sixteen tons".

[@amicouvillionwilson1824]

Valhalla calling the Miracle of sound will tickle your whiskers 😂❤

[@MtheHell]

I came here by accident (so to say) and was surprised on how you analyzed/interpreted a Rammstein Video. Perhaps because I am German and you understand German (or somehow the way of thinking) you were one of very few who had the right ideas. I liked that. When I heard you even speak (a rest of) German, I was even more surprised and as you stumbled across Voiceplay and Geoff - I had to sub, because we are "linked by soul" or something. I don't know. But I know, I like you, your reactions, your thoughts, and everything around. I feel lucky and I thank you!

[@suzybailey5501]

I discovered your channel when you reacted to Valhalla Calling, love how much you're enjoying Geoff and VoicePlay. They are both extremely fun and harmonious rabbit holes to dive into. I'll look forward to Ghost Riders and hopefully Sixteen Tons, which was my first time hearing Geoff! Btw, you pause and comment as much as you like, it's a reaction channel not a music channel! 🙂👍

[@leechowning2712]

Some reactors who don't like base as much complain that yes, in fact he does base just as he goes along. He loves to sing, he just normally will be in the basement, and for those who like base love him.

[@badgrilangelme]

You also check out the Home Free version of this song it will blow your mind, and there bass Tim Foust has as low of a voice as Geoff.

[@reflexxuns767]

What an awesome reaction! Will you react to Hoist the Colors by VP? Thanks Viking 😊!

[@bjspeck4337]

My first KZbin music was a Geoff solo - doing the Monster Mash, one of my favorite Halloween songs. Next - I went looking for more and found VoicePlay doing Hoist the Colours which is amazing. I was seriously hooked particularly finding out that VoicePlay has over 800 videos and watched everyone I could find (nearly all of them). This Valentine's Day I found one I had missed, Grow Old With Me. Geoff started his soloes when Covid cancelled tours and he needed something to do. He doesn't have as many but the quality is unreal. I love best, maybe depends on the day, Man of Constant Sorrow, Far Over the Misty Mountain Cold, Blackbird, House of the Rising Sun, High and Dry, 16 Tons, Big Bad John, Ain't No Sunshine, Sounds of Silence, and all the rest of them.

[@josiahrobinson6135]

Nice reaction! I like VoicePlay, but I prefer Geoff's solo work. Have you done any reactions to Dan Vasc? Whether you have or not, you definitely need to do a reaction to his version of Amazing Grace. It's been out for two weeks now, and I just can't get enough of it! I listen to it literally every single time I come onto KZbin, at least three times a day, but usually way more. Any reactions to any of his songs are appreciated!

[@sharonsullivan3363]

You will DEFINITELY enjoy Ghost Riders In The Sky! I think that you will also get a kick out of VoicePlay doing In The Hall Of The Mountain King. They OBVIOUSLY had WAY TOO MUCH FUN with this one!!😄

[@sharonsullivan3363]

the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PEZqloa9Zkd68

[@bethwalsh9020]

Can't wait for you to see both Ghost Riders and Misty Mountains. To see his sense of humor, checkout Way Down.

[@nicolekastner7607]

As a female, hearing that super low voice, from him or Tim Foust (Home Free). Rivers flow!

[@iCaveDave]

Definitely check Geoff signing all the parts to Sixteen Tons, and Avi Kaplan singing Ring of fire with Homefree

[@jenniefowler4968]

Have you tried Bobby Bass, his voice gives me goosebumps. And I love it.

[@VivMRR]

i am a fan of Castelucci 👏👏👏

[@rameusvenin1984]

If you want to hear his bass voice throughout his music, try "Headless Horseman"

[@danyboy0706]

Very highly recommending Geoff Castellucci's covers of Sixteen Tons, Over The Misty Mountain's Cold and The Headless Horseman!

[@coletedeux]

Viking, pause to commit as much as you need to. Just as a contrast, check out Home Free's Man of Constant Sorrow. And yes, Adam is using only his mouth and hands to "play" the harmonica and Chance is doing the mouth harp all the way through.

[@janetdw]

I am not a fan of country music as a rule. I do enjoy a some of the older country songs and ironically I enjoy Bluegrass at times. I’ve heard this song by others and didn’t really care for it. I do have to appreciate how good Home Free did on theirs but this is my favorite.

[@Starrynightdiner]

Geoff has 4 clones. Jeoph, Goff, Jeff and Darryl. But he does more layering than that. Darryl is the one on the tracks in this video. He didn’t point out which was which in this video for the others. But having watched so many videos i’d say it is Jeoph, Geoff, Goff and Jeff on the far right. They all have different personalities. Darryl isn’t always there. He is shy and intense.

[@andreadee1567]

Great!

[@karaginn2102]

Geoff sings a full five octaves.

[@VikingReacts]

I have recorded "Oogie Boogie's song" today and I wasn't prepared for that range. But indeed! WOW!

[@bearwiz44]

he did 'monster mash', 'headless horseman'

[@dmccarthy100]

Another great song that really shows his range with the cast of Geoff and Company is "Blackbird", which is a cover of the Beatles song. You will be shook.

[@Lea-AnneDavies-lh6kh]

We all knew you would ❤

[@patriciaschuman4205]

In one sense, it's fairly 'simple' for him to film the four Geoffs just using a static camera and blending the different shots together, and having someone (almost always his wife, Kathy) watch the camera while he's filming to make sure that they are all staying within their asigned 'space'. But the fact that he films these sequentially, sometimes with a major makeup change in addition to changing clothes, and yet seems to know exactly what every 'person' should be looking at (especially when they appear to be interacting with each other) at any given moment is what blows me away. I can only conjecture that he has spent so much time on the arrangement and recording it that he has a detailed 'storyboard' well established in his mind before he starts filming.

[@VikingReacts]

Exactly! Well done right!?

[@patriciaschuman4205]

@@VikingReacts Hope you do "Ghost Riders" next, that one has fantastic makeup in addition to another fantabulous arrangement. I commented just recently somewhere else that it's fun to hear new reactors hear the beginning of that song and comment, "Wow, he really is a LOW bass singer", and then about 15 seconds later Geoff casually drops down another octave or so, LOL.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

if you want to really hear his range try high and dry or blackbird ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@krisashley1958]

Now that you've seen this one you need to watch Home Free do Man of Constant Sorrow.

[@arnonyhm4055]

Some suggestions to hear/see from Geoff Castellucci Ghostriders in the Sky (funny) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bUi6WopNujq9k Monster Mash (funny) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2O2mGybm8djnsU Sixteen Tons (catchy) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvPhWtmn7ZmotE Headless Horseman (funny) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPVmGOhqLiEmtk Far over the Misty Mountains cold (LotR) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6POp2RjlN2Fbbc Big Bad John kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWlc4CVmZidosU Sound of Silence (Even the piano is pounding in the head.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqrInIZ_lJmEosU

[@carolineekerdal6148]

Check out Far over the misty mountains cold (solo) and The Dragonborn Comes Skyrim (Voiceplay)

[@VikingReacts]

I’ve done the first one and should do the second ;)

[@carolineekerdal6148]

I saw that one (Misty Mountains) after I left the comment.@@VikingReacts

[@CechKris]

Do you love extreme low notes? Check any Geoffs solo songs, and you will get them. ;-)

[@VikingReacts]

I do and I will! ;)

[@lisamitchell1714]

Geoff has a FIVE OCTAVE RANGE not including his falsetto

[@sorinsnow3232]

iirc his range is a (C#0)B0 A5

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

Stink Face to the 5th degree?!!!

[@Starrynightdiner]

16 Tons and Ghost Riders please

[@jaredsmith4682]

do geoff castellucci - way on down

[@BlueZebra1955]

I am not a fan of country music. For this reason I was not impressed with Home Free's version. (I'm not a home fry anyway.) But Geoff took this song to another level. I can't wait to hear your reaction to Ghost Riders In The Sky.