VOCAL COACH REACTS - GEOFF CASTELLUCCI - The Headless Horseman - HALLOWEEN EDITION

[@Katriinka]

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[@Thurtwings]

I'm a bean! :D

[@brianyates3504]

HOWDY FROM NEW ENGLAND...I LOVE THE SPOOKY THEME YOUR CHANNEL.IS VERY HIP AND YOUR PERSONALITY SHINES THROUGH...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...PEACE FROM THE NORTHEAST...

[@wheelz8240]

yay! I'm the cutest bean! :P

[@brianyates3504]

THX I JUST WATCHED THE SOUND OF SILENCE VID AND IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES..VERY EMOTIONAL

[@wheelz8240]

Also, I apologize for my earlier lewdness.

[@StefanoTheBrazilian]

I just noticed, the heads are all singing in head voice! That's a cool touch.

[@Katriinka]

it´s super cool from audio and also visual point of view. I loved those details! :)

[@fezzik7619]

They’re very HEADstrong 😏 They’re next song is I AIN’T GOT NOBODY 😀

[@olivierjules9755]

@@fezzik7619 😂 lol

[@Sorkyah]

@@Katriinka super cool, but they only have a 'Head' voice, unfortunately no chest development available ;)

[@Big_John_C]

They are all Geoff

[@KurNorock]

Geoff doesn't even consider himself a bass. He thinks of himself as a baritone with access to bass notes. He says he feels most comfortable singing in baritone.

[@Katriinka]

he called this video bass cover song so I was coming from that point commenting on it. And sure, singers know best where they feel most at home! :)

[@KurNorock]

@@Katriinka lol I think he is definitely a bass. He might be more comfortable in baritone, but even being able to access those lower bass notes is something special. I wish I could do it.

[@johngeo5816]

@@KurNorock hes bass barritone, like tim

[@britanyturner9203]

@@KurNorock As I understand it, coming from a musical family, your range depends on how relaxed or tight your vocal cords are. Vocal cords never get any tighter, and trying to sing higher than your range can severely damage them. However, one can learn to relax their vocal cords to safely notes in a range lower than their natural one - which is likely how Goeff has been expanding his range over time to be able to sing in bass, even though he started and continues to consider himself a natural baritone. (Someone can feel free to correct me if I explained that poorly.)

[@johndeeregreen4592]

He can say that all he wants, his natural speaking voice is below an average bass -- that's a good determination of a person's actual voice timbre. When he talks, his natural voice hovers around C2 to A1, which is quite low for even a bass singer. Most bass singers talk around an F2 and can sing several semitones below it.

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

Did not expect him to go lower... oh please this is Geoff that is what he does! Loved the song loved your reaction, you mentioned his vocal color. I'd never heard that phrase before but I understand what you mean, yes his vocal color stays constant regardless of how high or low he is singing. Thank you again keep up the good work.

[@Katriinka]

thank you, term vocal color is used in my language, sometimes I forget to exchange it for timbre or tone quality, especially when I am focused on something else haha :)

[@beatdaddy]

At the end, he slides from chest voice into a subharmonic note seamlessly. Very impressive. It’s very difficult to flip into subharmonic like that. Jeff is one of the best in the world at subharmonic. It’s crazy good.

[@DrugsAreForWinners]

I LOVE everyone’s reactions to Geoff. That expression of amazement they all get.

[@donnilloyd1355]

I didn't expect him to go lower either. But after listening to it 4 or 5 times, it was because the WHOLE song was LOW. When I watched just the last few seconds, it is a note he has sung before, and we have heard it. It was just 100% Bass, all song. I loved it, and that is why I didn't expect the ending Note either. Great Post.

[@Katriinka]

thank you so so much :)

[@donnilloyd1355]

@@Katriinka, you're very welcome.

[@darkstar5871]

Power basses and baritones do not get enough love in this world.

[@surveyor65]

I could be wrong, but I think Katriinca is smitten by Mr. Castalucci. 💓💕 You have the cutest giggle when he goes low like that. 😁

[@Katriinka]

I giggle a lot haha, thank you :)

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@Katriinka it’s cute ☺️, it shows you really enjoy things

[@Marcell0Bass]

It’s great that you know about subharmonics it’s Geoffs specialty 5:22 this G#1 is a chest note 5:41 and this F1 is the subharmonic note you can tell a difference in timbre and if you listen closely you’ll hear overtones in the note

[@Katriinka]

thank you, I really recommend everyone checking out his video :)

[@Marcell0Bass]

@@Katriinka yes! it’s really insightful!!

[@OscarTRob]

@@Marcell0Bass I actually can't here any overtones which is pretty impressive on Geoff's part lol

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

@@OscarTRob His subharmonics are so incredibly clean! He inspired me to learn subharmonics and, while I can hit these notes, I have no hope of achieving his clarity and projection. I really love his singing so much.

[@AnymMusic]

ngl I would love to learn to sing that low with chest. tho not sure if possible with my current lowest being around A2 to F#2

[@kinetic40]

Thurl Ravenscroft also sang "Grim Grinning Ghosts" on Disney's The Haunted Mansion ride (as did Geoff with Voice Play). Thurl also was the voice for Tony the Tiger's iconic "They're Great!"

[@bidwell13]

Someone put Thurl and Geoffs version of Headless Horseman together. They are very similar in voice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpqcomSmbcuKbtk

[@Katriinka]

thanks for recommending! :)

[@steveg5933]

Thurl was also the singing voice for the original animated The Grinch who stole Christmas

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

@@steveg5933 Yes, and what a magnificent performance that was! I used to pretend to be Thurl singing the Grinch song over and over as a kid back in the 60s and 70s.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

This song was originally sung by Bing Crosby in the Disney cartoon "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad."

[@Katriinka]

I love Bing Crosby a lot!

[@wb5648]

oh i guess thurl ravenscroft covered it

[@polaroidproductions3198]

The Thurl Ravenscroft cover is Great

[@MrHenkjan1998]

This is why I love these type of channels, you get in touch with musicians you never heard of, but you really enjoy.

[@AnymMusic]

I love the little foreshadowing before the heads start singing, and then him just being super confused, breaking the fourth wall when they do start

[@TanisAnnicchiarico]

I appreciate the comment about bass singers having to fight to maintain stability. I'm a new bass singer (after years of thinking "I can't sing high like on the radio so I'm a bad singer", I finally had my eyes opened by people like Geoff, Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix, and Tim Faust of Home Free), and I felt discouraged at times and felt like I wasn't a bass b/c I felt exactly how you said it: like I was fighting for stability in my voice. But knowing that this is just a thing that bass singers deal with (like how singers in all ranges have various struggles associated to their range) make me feel better, like "I'm not an imposter, I'm just walking the same path as those before me". So thank you for that, and for another wonderful video!

[@joeb4142]

Travis, good luck and good fortune on your path!

[@alanward9660]

Appreciate your reaction to this great version by Geoff. He has crazy range as you mention but I think what gets lost in this is the beauty of the upper register harmonies. They are spot on! Keep em coming!

[@CodeEchoMusic]

Absolutely adore your analysis, as always! Keep up the great content!

[@Katriinka]

thank you so much, Cody :)

[@The_Cranky_Painter]

I've been waiting to see your reaction to this from the moment I saw him post it. I knew you'd have fun! You definitely should check out the older version. Geoff gives credit to Thurl Ravenscroft, who is an absolute legend and did many amazing songs for children's shows and cartoons. Thurl was also the man that made me decide I wanted to learn to sing. Give it a listen, Geoff did an amazing job and was very, very close to the original.

[@Katriinka]

thank you, I will! :)

[@Debs_Badger]

Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXYgYd4pL-ci8k

[@Ursa88]

It makes me smile every time you say 'developed' as 'devil-upped' instead of 'deh-vel-ep'd' like most english speakers. Please never change that quirk, it's adorable.

[@Katriinka]

oh I see haha :)

[@joeb4142]

Noooooo don’t tell her she’ll change! Too late.

[@ravensoulmetal8466]

Lovely reaction again Kat, stay safe and keep up with the Bass 😄.

[@Katriinka]

haha thank you a lot! :)

[@grege5592]

Could you react to his cover of “blackbird” next it’s insane!!!

[@williamcapp448]

I imagine your reaction to Geoff's Monster Mash is not far off. He gets a little dancing in. I love the choreography of the monster Geoffs on Mash.

[@chilly2go]

If Geoff and Floor ever perform a duet I think I will have a heart attack. Amazing performance by Geoff, he is so impressive!

[@chemvanderest-randolph7901]

The thought of those two performing a duet just blows my mind!!!

[@rafaelfranco7387]

I agree. Spooky songs, performed in a fun way, are the best. This song reminds me of my childhood, while watching the cartoon.

[@andrewbrace7812]

Your gonna love this. Enjoy👍♥️😃

[@Katriinka]

thank you Andrew :)

[@vdimasteremeritus]

This song was originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft - a noted bass singer from the 1920s - 90s. He was a noted Disney bass voice and the original voice of Tony the Tiger. Geoff Castellucci says Ravenscroft was a huge influence on him. It’s mostly an homage to him.

[@mattsanders5229]

Katriinka, as much as you love Geoff's voice, you should do a reaction to his cover of 16 Tons

[@KissTheGreat]

You should listen to the Mayday cover that Home Free did to see a bass doing incredible tenor singing!

[@chrismorin1318]

Definitely!

[@marine7443]

Home Free's "bass" isn't a true bass like Geoff, Tim is a "Country Baritone" and he has to force it, not like Geoff.

[@katybechnikova2821]

This song is my latest obsession.

[@Katriinka]

mine too!

[@katybechnikova2821]

@@Katriinka I listen to it at least twice a day. His voice is soooooo soothing.

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Every time I hear this song I'm reminded of watching the cartoon Sleepyhollow as a kid. Love it!

[@CrimFerret]

This was sung by Bing Crosby in Disney's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and also covered by Thurl Ravenscroft which this version is sort of an homage to. Another one you might want to listen to of Geoff's is his cover of 'Blackbird'. That pretty well covers his entire range.

[@stanbannmusic8334]

Thurl was the man. Who doesn't love Tony the Tiger? All the things he did for Disney as well. Incredible talent. Geoff is the first one I've come across who captures Thurl's sound and presence this well.

[@shaylenhasman7719]

Haha she said “wow I did not expect him to go even lower” hahaha you know Geoff is always one upping us- he will forever go “EVEN lower”. 😭😭😂😂😂😂 thats his specialty hahaha

[@jodytollefson7187]

This song came from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad a Disney retelling of the Headless Horseman that came out in 1949 fist sung by Bing Crosby and every year at Halloween I'd watch this on the Wonderful World of Disney.

[@Broomrider1492]

I love all the heads are him.

[@laurancedoyle4231]

It's really amazing that he is Geoff is all four people in this video -- his high-singing trio is perfect too! Took a moment to realize he was doing all the singing in this video too!

[@colevahagn1956]

Excited to watch !

[@Katriinka]

I was too! :)

[@soultanasamara9942]

the last low note was a subharmonic low F1

[@scotthritz6641]

Love you!!!!💋💋💋

[@Rosannasfriend]

Can’t wait to see this one!

[@Katriinka]

enjoy! :)

[@thebassman9065]

The first really low note near the end it's a Chest G#1, and at the end it was a C2 - F1 slide, Chest C2 and Sub Harmonic F1. :)

[@yourmaninlondoncollecting5749]

You are Style and Beauty. i'm subscribing and listening. :-)

[@Ken19700]

This is an old Disney song originally sung by Bing Crosby in 1949. Though Geoff's version is probably influenced by Thurl Ravenscroft.

[@raywickert4581]

You would enjoy their Grim Grinning Ghosts - it’s perfect for Spooktober!

[@Katriinka]

we gotta check it out them! :)

[@daehawk9585]

I like that the severed heads are singing in head voice.

[@AnymMusic]

Geoff's the one that now inspired me to wanna get even close to his quality of bass. which will be difficult considering I'm not even mainly a singer (music producer here lol), but damnit the day I will stop trying to get his quality (and maybe even range) is the day I die

[@billparrish4385]

I feel like his three buddies on the table were singing in their very best 'head voice'....

[@christinestromberg4057]

Great reaction.

[@harleyadam4813]

I can naturally drop to a D2 in chest voice and I have had no training. I suspect if I were to have vocal training, I could probably learn subharmonics, which means I could put out a D1. Geoff still blows me away, in particular because he can go WAY higher than I can with his mix voice.

[@itschaos007]

Me 2....my lowest natural is C2 as in headless horseman at the end...but I cant fet subharmonics to work which hinders me to do the last part of "man"...If id get it to just work....

[@Itay1360]

I love his voice color! As a bass myself I must admit I am jealous at how seamlessly he can go down to that low C (not to mention the low F in the end). I would love to see you react to some Scardust! Their songs 'Tantibus' and 'Tantibus II' are about a demon that visits you when you sleep, very halloween appropriate :)

[@TheBassFreak]

Great video and analysis!

[@TyFree1993]

Haha hey I was there for that pumpkin murder! Glad I suggested this one! :)

[@Katriinka]

shhhhhhhhh dont tell anyone, mr pumpkin is happy and safe haha

[@TyFree1993]

@@Katriinka In my head, I picture you saying that with the most demented smile and wide open eyes xD

[@ConnorSinclairCavin]

Just so you know? New Geoff song Jack’s Lament dropped a couple days ago.

[@marvinboswell6889]

Really a fun reaction

[@mickoldbear3008]

Did you ever catch Geoff doing a cover of the Beatles "blackbird"..... Bass heaven and shows his range very well.... Your ears will thank you....

[@trentfox6436]

Love your beautiful voice and accent

[@ericgaudet4497]

Great job with your reaction and analysis of Geoff Castellucci and his song the headless horseman. Katriiika if you were graving a pumpkin on your livestream you should post a picture of it on your Twiiter Account would like to see how it came out.

[@nullproperty8208]

Nice!

[@harlemvillarta9510]

♥♥♥

[@donmiddleton1378]

This particular rendition by Geoff brings to mind two of the bass singers that did the songs for Disney's animated Sleepy Hollow where Brom Bones does his song and bear does his numbers which Geoff also has a video out on. I have heard many bass singers over the years and very few have ever hit the lowest bass notes. Most of the time bass singers are found in choirs or barbershop quartets and a few southern gospel quartets. Recently Harold Statler passed away along with George Younce and J.D. Sumner our of the three J.D. had the deepest bass. You might want to listen to the Late Tennesee Ernie Ford's work to broaden your perspective for a broader range of comparison in the realm of bass singers. You may also want to give a listen to Ernie Haas and Signature Sound and check out their bass singer. Happy hunting and enjoy.

[@johnmoody8887]

Harold Reid of the Statler Brothers. RIP

[@StergiosMekras]

Yup... Katrinka definitely likes listening to Geoff... (the rest of us do too)

[@blankasmr7942]

When she sang along I was like, whut, I heard some fire🔥

[@lesliedeleon6919]

Wow, deep voice.😀

[@Katriinka]

very! :)

[@JDBlack3347]

Since you like Geoff and Tim Faust of Home Free why not listen to the final member of the a Capella bass trio: Avi Kaplan. I suggest Ring of Fire with Home Free or Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair with Peter Hollens

[@Marcell0Bass]

You gotta check out Tomi P - no time to die

[@brianthieme9969]

You have to check out him in "Sixteen Tons"

[@kn3236]

G#1 in chest and a slight F1 in chest to, and the ending note was a Subharmonic F1

[@donmiddleton1378]

The other Disney film was The Jungle Book and the song is Bare Necessities

[@tofton1977]

Damn every year around Halloween i feel the urge to play old games: Ghost'n Goblins, Castlevania, Medievil...

[@kuroservamp6827]

when a deep note goes resonates in your butt up to your ears geoff's basseline is hear

[@ltkauffee]

You should add Voice Play's new Superstition cover to your spooky reaction playlist! He will knock your socks off in that one too!

[@toddreed882]

This is a cover of the original by Thurl Ravenscroft.

[@Serpent28]

Hey Katriinka, just an idea; have you thought about trying to set up a duet with Geoff? I think the two of you would be awesome.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

She would need several changes of clothes, especially when he does things that get her flustered

[@daroldzimmerman9841]

Did you notice that the head sing in the video are also Jeff? He singing all parts, the highs and the lows🤔😎🙏🇺🇸 wow

[@MrPaoloena]

Hi, Peter Hollens & Tim Foust "Misty mountains". Thanks and stay safe

[@marklogsdon7437]

If you appreciate his voice, listen to his rendition of Tennessee Ernie Ford's "16 Tons".

[@scotthritz6641]

Try Blackbird by the Beattles sung by Geoff casterllucci !!! Lots of bass and high notes!! Check it out Kattrinka 💋🤗❤️

[@chuckspen9851]

You must react to Geoff castelucci’s cover of Sixteen tons. You will be amazed. Look forward to your reaction.

[@Inferno_Zone-zp7wx]

That C0 though!

[@rodolfotardin435]

Nightwish - HIGH HOPES

[@johntangggg]

do check out no time to die by tomi p!!

[@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar]

04:18 Ayyyyy VoicePlay 😁

[@Luredreier]

Try out his version of misty mountains, blackbird or sixteen tons?

[@toodlescae]

Tennessee Ernie Ford used to do songs in the talking singing style too back in the day.

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

Jinjer just dropped a new video right now

[@Katriinka]

I saw they did, might check it! :)

[@Drake844221]

Y'know, now you need to listen to VoicePlay's This is Halloween to really round out their October fun ;) Though, there's also their latest cover of Superstitious, which is a bit spookily themed. Still, I love it, and I love the theatricality of VoicePlay (and by extension Geoff). They really knock it out of the park every time in that regard. In any event, I'm going to keep going to bat for Jonathan Young. There's his Sound of Silence cover (since you did Disturbed's cover as well) and there's stuff more like his cover of Misty Mountains (Since Tim Foust's and Peter Hollens' is getting a lot of attention these days XD), but if you really want to hit his powerful, creepy vibes, I have to suggest Hellfire or The Bells of Notre Dame. They are powerhouses.

[@bnk3r701]

Subharmonics is odd in the sense that much like a bass growl you are using your vocal folds to make the noise rather than your cords. What separates the two is using your cords as almost a tuning fork in subharmonics, that is why to get it right you have to sing the note an octave higher than you want to come out instance A2-A1. The challenge of subharmonics is finding the balance of singing to vocal fry.

[@kuyaspanky.]

I know this reaction is for Geoff... And he's good. But have U heard that Morissette just released a jazz version on MOON RIVER/USAHAY medley?!?! It's literally days old only & it's the talk in the Mori Kingdom! Please react 2 it soon! It's on her YT channel. Hurry!!!

[@scottjohnson7774]

Please do his cover of BLACKBIRD it's all him in a 5 part harmony

[@rodolfotardin435]

Nightwish - HOW IS THE HEART - ACOUSTIC - PLANET ROCK

[@brianyates3504]

WAS THAT AN E1 HE HIT AT THE END...? WOW!!!

[@chanceyjean76]

F1

[@brianyates3504]

@@chanceyjean76 WOWX2

[@chanceyjean76]

@@brianyates3504 he's a legend

[@3912James]

He's a modern day Richarf Sterban.

[@restingcatface]

If you still have time, please check out VoicePlay's version of the song Elvira (live performances). It's fun 😁

[@jeansilence]

Please react the crystal river boys- rainbow of love!!! I Love you Channel ♡♡♡

[@johnwright7033]

Will you be reacting to voiceplay this is halloween ? Geoff also does black bird by himself. They have several halloween videos.

[@balianss6378]

Katriinka Hi ❤❤❤💯💯🌎🎧✨⭐⭐⭐

[@jonnelisla2963]

Hi, Ms. Katriinka. Kindly have a reaction video to Ms. Regine Velasquez singing "What Kind Of Fool Am I" she's wearing a red gown while sitting on that performance. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. GOD BLESS!

[@enzoazarraga5839]

THAT WAS A SUBHARMONIC F1

[@victorbradshaw9624]

Cookies till your finished recording lolhahaha nest to use props that way you can indulge at your leisure

[@Katriinka]

they are way too good! :)

[@dgkesquire]

At 4:48, when you were briefly singing along? It sounded beautiful. Now I wish that I could hear you and Geoff sing a duet.

[@Katriinka]

hah thank you! that would be super interesting! :)

[@Shaggyboring]

React voiceplay acapop Disney villains

[@Shaggyboring]

Please