Vocal Coach reacts to FAR OVER THE MISTY MOUNTAINS COLD | Low Bass Singer Cover (Geoff Castellucci)

[@sherpa8750]

Geoff's cover of The Beatles 'Blackbird' really shows off his full range. Its absolutely amazing.

[@Toblies]

Yes. This. Very much.

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Geoff's rendition of the american classic "Shenandoah" is superb...you need to hear it.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Agreed.

[@leme3503]

Yeah the last thing voiceplay/geoff she reacted to was over a year ago, I'd keep waiting

[@patriciaschuman4205]

Well, can't hurt to add another voice to the chorus asking her to react to Shenandoah.

[@b.r.holmes6365]

One of my favorite American tunes. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@christinestromberg4057]

As Geoff has said, it helps to get older too, as he is now 41 and the voice drops as you age, but it won't be that much for everyone. His latest with VoicePlay, The Dragonborn Comes, from the game Skyrim, is stupendous too. And yes, it's Geoff's smooth tone that sets him apart. Plus his clear diction, I love that.

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

True true, I am a baritone at 19 but I am on the cusp of being considered a bass, as on a good day I have a very clear chest D2. Its rare that anyone will be able to sing a good first octave in chest but some of these bass singers are true basso profundo and are capable of it. With the right fry technique and extended techniques you can really expand your range though. My full range now is C1-E5. I should be capable of at least a chest B1 as I age and expand with chest fry and subharmonics, but I am also working to keep and expand my high range. My range goal as a singer is B0-C6. I want a good chest B1, steady fry or subs below that, and a strong rock head voice like Matt Bellamy of Muse, its been a dream to be able to hit the notes he does live.

[@thaeros]

that explain why i was feeling my own voice has dropped i'm 42 i was already bass barriton but at the same time my voice became more " raspy" ( joe cocker or even more tom waits ( i'm a smoker so that can play a role)) and deeper! Tom waits bein the easiest to sing for me!

[@Guest.7289]

I can go into the 0th octave easier than i can hit a chest C#2 😅

[@MarrockV]

Love that little "rawr" at the end, always makes me smile.

[@Broomrider1492]

Always love the Geoff quartet and sometimes the quintet. Geoff Castellucci and Tim Foust of Home Free are my two favorite basses. They both can go down to the sub-basement then up to the roof.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Peter Hollens and Tim have their arrangement of this on KZbin. Excellent.

[@yannlmp1728]

Geoff has an incredible range, you can also check his version of Sixteen Tons or his band Voiceplay with the Oogie Boogie's song!

[@retirednotlazy2298]

I love hearing Geoff and I have been a Lord of the Rings fan for 50 years. I’m a baritone so I get your message regarding how low a true bass 2 can go. I can hit some of the low notes but no volume or power. I’m very jealous.

[@therealEmpyre]

In this song, Geoff reaches the same really low note three times, using three different techniques: subharmonics, chest voice, and a growl, in that order. Amazing!

[@Melisendre]

This was the first of Geoff's solo covers I watched and it took me almost the half song to recognize that there were 4 Geoffs. There are other low basses but I love the tone of Geoff's voice most.

[@Arzie81]

Another great one from Geoff, Jeff, Jeph, and Geoph.

[@BillSentry]

I think these deep voices are part of the reason women are grateful that there are men on this planet. I really had to try hard to accept the fact that he is performing all 4 parts !!! I can only think of a lady turning to her boyfriend and saying, "You can go now. I want this guy! "

[@jsking306]

Your reactions and reviews were every bit as amazing and entertaining as Geoff's song. Anoter outstanding video, Beth.

[@unt0uchable039]

Now you have to listen to The misty mountains by The wellerman its 21 singers singing it with some of the greatest bassists in the scene right now.

[@samanthahard5540]

Please!!

[@T4ST4TUR3NT0CHT3R]

His voice gives me goosebumps ♥️

[@garyh9931]

Great reaction! His cover of The Beatles Blackbird shows Geoff's complete range and the arrangement is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

[@rasaecnai]

Obligatory "their voices are deeper than the mines of Moria" joke.

[@morbiusfacebooklive]

Their?

[@maksphoto78]

@@morbiusfacebooklive Gender-neutral, I guess

[@morbiusfacebooklive]

@@maksphoto78 geoff is a he so?

[@maksphoto78]

@@morbiusfacebooklive I hoestly don't know. But I wouln't blame both boys and ladies falling in love with him.

[@philsmith2606]

His voice is deeper than the drums in the deep…

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Geoff will tell you he is a baritone singing down using subharmonics. His background is more Disney musical theater. Large range like the other 2 big American acapella basses Tim Foust (who was a tenor and really fought to get back and keep his higher notes) and Avi Kaplan (opera training) who only use firebreathing for their lowest notes. Those 2 have also done Misty Mountains. Geoff had developed alot of his multiple layering parts during quarantine, a technique first introduced by Peter Hollens, and has quite a few. 16 Tons is a fun one of his. Geoff also does dramatic readings.

[@bronsonleach3573]

I think Geoff is more of a baritone bass because he can sing really high for a bass. I am more of a basso profundo because I speak with a naturally fry sound in my voice. I can sing baritone notes and some tenor but I can't sing the full ranges of them and I need to really change my mouth shape and how I produce sound for each octave. I also use subharmonics but I hardly notice be my voice kinda naturally has a fry sound but I can hit crazy low notes hit the lowest note on the piano the issue is that note would never be used singing because it is to low to hear.

[@link1117]

I don’t know anything about singing. But your comment makes it sound insanely more awesome and complex than I assumed

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@link1117 bass is the rarest voice type but bass is required for the foundation of chords etc. If it is in something other than acapella instruments can handle it. These 3 are masters at singing that low and strong.

[@ianp1986]

Regarding the thing about low bass singers being able to hit high notes, have you heard Tim Foust on Home Free’s cover of Mayday? It’s ridiculous!

[@bflandragon90]

Or his cover of "in my room" by the beach Boys. It's INCREDIBLE.

[@friedemannkemm63]

What is also common to them is that they report that their low range developed when they trained their high range. Tim Foust explicitly recommends to practice your high falsetto to improve your low end.

[@christopheracall3530]

Such a good reaction! Geoff has a video on how to sing really low Bass, but I got a lot more out of Tim Foust when he did an interview with the Charismatic Voice... he teaches how to sing Bass, and he said he tells his students to develop their falsetto, and higher ranges. They are already pushing their lower ranges, they need control through their entire range to make their bass singing better. Really interesting. But I agree, there aren't a dozen singers in the world as capable as Geoff... through his entire range. I would REALLY appreciate you reacting to his 'Blackbird'. It's just a jaw dropping pretty song, but it is almost like Geoff was preparing for a job interview and he wanted something for when they say 'show me something that shows what you can do'. 'Blackbird' is one of my favorite things to watch professional singers react to. It's just such rich reaction-fodder, and I think you would have very interesting things to say about it.

[@kajlennartsson4234]

He is a amazing sing with a great voice. Thank you Beth for a great reaction

[@musicandmayhem5573]

This is pulling me out of a depression. Thank you!!! This is awesome 👍👍

[@neilburns4321]

I am sure Sir Tolkein would greatly appreciate Geoff. The perfect embodiment of a dwarf. Well done, sir.

[@annschnitz2593]

This gives me chills!

[@srudine]

Thank you Beth! I somehow missed your reaction to this masterpiece of Geoff's. Glad I found it. You never disappoint!

[@speevoli6315]

Oh my, what a voice *-*

[@Mieknara]

Always love the authentic enjoyment and technical notes. Sadly, my top 3 vocal coaches to watch haven't done VoicePlay's Wicked Medley yet (arranged by none other than Geoff.)

[@roadmaster3531]

Great reaction... "Blackbirds" is another cover Geoff does that's amazing if you haven't seen it

[@TheKitsuneOnihane]

I spent so long avoiding my bass voice, but after discovering him I learned to want it. My range overlaps with his except to the lowest of notes he can do since I don't have the practice. Now I want to. He's magical~

[@scable-eq7bp]

Beth would you please do a reaction to 18 year old Lucy Thomas Music performing Lady Gaga's "ALWAYS REMEMBER US THIS WAY. Lucy is one of the best vocalist on KZbin, her voice coach is world renowned. Lucy was runner-up in the 2018 Voice Kids U.K. and is well on her way to becoming a global artist. Her Fan base is massive...

[@MrJdsenior]

"So much joy in my soul" LOL Glad you enjoyed it. What I think Geoff is so amazing at is, as you say, keeping the fry still sounding like a voiced fundamental. He is excellent at voice over fry, which makes the fry sound less fry and more voiced. Oh well, hopefully you got my drift.

[@Yuritau]

Someone needs to just get Geoff, Tim, and Avi all on one track. No one will be able to handle it, but it'll be so worth it.

[@RAW2881]

Tim Foust from Homefree is Another bass with a rediculous range. His new solo album of him doing some of his all time favorite song acapella is pretty amazing and shows his great range and talent. You should check it out Beth!!

[@baohuynh9529]

Highly suggest taking a look at Glenn Miller, or any other of the oktavists performing Eastern Orthodox music (mostly)!

[@alexispinto1993]

You have to check his cover on Shenandoah, totally underrated work and shows that he does more than just singing low notes

[@N1c0l3.D]

Thank you Steven for suggesting this. Love this cover.

[@fullmetalcrusader]

thank you for checking it out i knew you would love it

[@johnhmaloney]

Great reaction and analysis. He has a fascinating voice. Btw, I really wouldn't recommend trying to stretch your register down, at least not without a professional advising you. The lowest note that I can hit comfortably is a G2 and I sing most covers an octave down, both because it's more comfortable and I enjoy the reaction it often gets. Back in the late '90s, when I was playing coffee houses regularly, I forced my voice down to an E2 for a cover of Bob Seger's Turn the Page and after performing it a few weeks in a row, I ended up with a sore throat that lasted a few months and it took the better part of a year before I could even get back down to a G2. I think my vocal chords must have tightened up as a reaction. Even now, I have to be careful careful down there. Trying to go below G2 gets painful pretty quickly.

[@Deerhunterjs]

So do you have any tips for someone trying to control their voice at the lower ranges? I'm typically a bass singer, but have been stuck lately in the baritone/baribass range. I want to get louder though while singing low.

[@johnhmaloney]

@@Deerhunterjs Unfortunately, I can't help you with volume. I have a very quiet voice, even when I speak. It's something I struggle with whenever I film a cover. As far as control goes, I've had a lot of luck mixing in a spoken tone for lower notes. It gives me a bit more stability down there. I'm also very blues influenced, so it works well with my style.

[@Deerhunterjs]

@@johnhmaloney I do mainly country, and sing karaoke. No one can sing as low as I can where I go, but I need to keep working at it. I wanna learn subharmonics too since that could be interesting to play with.

[@johnhmaloney]

@@Deerhunterjs Subharmonics would be really interesting in country. I think that's how Geoff Castellucci managed to hit that really big sounding low note in the video. Th fundamental was a G2, but he has to have some other harmonics and maybe some fry going on for it to sound like that.

[@danielsaunders7116]

@@Deerhunterjs I agree with John, that spoken tone helps going lower; I have a stammer (mid word stutter) I’ve found going low the stammer has helped get down to the first octave, think it was G1 but it ended up hurting after trying to repeat, was trying a cover of the Sound of Silence when it happened; I’m fairly comfortable down to a D2 though, I do this through a spoken tone; I’ve stolen the Johnny Hawkins method of vibrato and have been able to work it down to a B1, I just sing cause I like it; so don’t really have a genre I follow, am most comfortable with slower stuff though, occasionally I’ll try a bit of fry but still working on that; missus loves it when I sing Alanis’ - Thank You in the first and second octave though……………………… Just practice mate, I still pay people to help me race better even though I’ve been on race tracks since I was 7; no shame in in getting the right support to better yourself; I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s even an app for it

[@russelljohnson4527]

To hear him speak in his "regular" voice, you'd mistake him for an ordinary human!

[@timothystrain8155]

He has also narrated some short stories and poems.

[@junk8746]

His speaking voice is pretty deep too

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@junk8746 He uses subharmonics for the really low notes. Subharmonics is the most difficult base technique because you use fry and chest voice at the same time.

[@WSlopeAggie]

@@bronsonleach3573 Wrong. It's done by singing the fundamental pitch and the 5th from the fundamental at the same time, and the resultant pitch is an octave below the fundamental. Fry only aids in allowing this to happen.

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@WSlopeAggie I tried to simplify it many people probably don't know what you even mean. As long as they get the basic idea so they can play around with it. I didn't know how to do it until I watched a video of it and have used it in my bass singing ever since to add volume to my low notes that I can hit in chest voice but not very loudly.

[@perrinklumpp4664]

Thank you for a delightful reaction. I get the same expression when watching this. :)

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

I was about going to sleep, now I have to get some Beer. Wouldn't be awesome to have them and The Hu together?

[@dangerstx]

i have to comment ... and thank you. i've been able to hit VERY low notes the older i get, not quite that super low G he's hitting but damn-near it cleanly.... but i've noticed that i can also hit higher notes also! ( i sing a lot of Coheed, which is pretty high stuff.) i had never thought about the vocal-chords as you described them... but i totally agree. range expands range. thank you!

[@willdoug6604]

his voice is like a nice cup of coffee in the morning i love it

[@OriginalLictre]

What I think I've seen attributed to Geoff, (paraphrased) is that it's important to have a well controlled and developed vocal range, and that for him, his lowest notes are just fun tools to have available.

[@louiscirigliano5896]

YES!!! That's a wonderful idea, please cover this!

[@majormayhemgelball]

You need to listen to the Peter hollens and tim foust version it’s a masterpiece

[@BethRoars]

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[@vvoof2601]

Try to hit those low notes Geoff hits here, quite the challenge!

[@bronsonleach3573]

He uses subharmonics to get those low notes. If you listen carefully you can hear two sounds one is chest voice the other is fry. Subharmonics allows you to get insanely low notes. Also to eventually you will be able to hit those notes without subharmonics eventually.

[@Lego51]

Ok this was a great reaction! Knowing that you like Bass now you have to check out his latest cover of an old elvis standard called Way Down. It is Fabulous! Im not an Elvis fan but im obsessed with that one. All of his solo work is stunning but as the Bass of VoicePlay next to Eli ,Laine ,and now Cesar they are an amazing unit too check out We dont talk about Bruno.

[@DarknessDraws]

This was the first song I ever listened to by geoff. And I will say when I first listened to it, I had no idea at first that it was his voice!! I thought that it was like a bass guitar or something.

[@Tryst46]

You can learn quite easily, but not at his age. Older guys will understand what I mean here. It also helps that his natural speaking voice is very low to begin with. I sang high Baritone for a very long time, one of my favourite songs was Desperado by the Eagles. When I hit around 55, my voice dropped for a second time and now, I can barely hit half the notes of that song. However at 62, I can now sing along quite easily with Geoff in this song and even hit some of his lower notes down to a D1. He can go to B0, I can't get that far down, but I'm not a professional singer like he is, so I don't fully understand the techniques. I found out recently that my D1 is still chest voice when I thought I was singing it using subs. If I learned how to do subs properly, I could probably go lower than Geoff, but it's a bit late for me to start learning new singing techniques, I get out of breath just going up a few steps these days :)

[@sophsutherland3993]

Love your reactions!! You should definitely check out Geoff’s cover of Shenandoah

[@Guest.7289]

4 G1s that i have heard in this song are amazing

[@leekestner1554]

Have you seen Colm McGuiness? He isn't quite as low as Jeff but has an uniqueness to his voice but is an Irish bass instead of a Tenor.

[@MilanovicChiller]

is colms deep voice even legit? not digital effects?

[@Tommy1977777]

Nothing like a beautiful woman who can sing!

[@nathanbanks2354]

I like Geoff Castellucci's youtube instructions for "How to sing REALLY low." But it also certainly seems like he's a wonderful freak of nature.

[@Froggyh63]

Great reaction! You really should hear his rendition of " Shenandoah "

[@aksdtiko]

Often people react to Geoff's misty mountains. People need to listen to Johan Karlström live, with the danish orchestra. That's what I call a bass voice

[@derrickramsburg6084]

Geoff does covers of "Sixteen Tons", "Blackbird" and "Big Bad John" that are great multi-Geoff productions as well.

[@fr2ncm9]

I love your videos. Please do another Leprous reaction video. Castaway Angels, On Hold or the Rockefeller Music Hall version of Acquired Taste. Einar's vocal skills are out of this world!

[@vipergtsmre]

Cool react! There are other guys that go lower than Geoff, but don't have the high range that he does.

[@TCMFate]

Geoff is surely an amazing singer and when you have the time you should check the version from The Danish National Sypmphony & Johan Karlström. It's a live version and it's surely breathtaking to listen.

[@normanhutcheson812]

After reacting to this version of the song, you should react to Tim Foust’s version of it! It’s also great!

[@TheNavypiccolo]

I would also suggest giving a listen to Peter Hollens and Tim Foust's arrangement of this song. It is absolutely amazing

[@davepasnthru]

He is one of the holy trinity of bass voices of Geoff, Avi and Tim

[@Buffrt66]

Tim Storms is the Guinness record holder for being the lowest singer. My favorite bass singer is Bowser from the group Sha-na-na.

[@heatherhuard]

Avi Kaplan has new music out! First Place I Go and All is Well featuring Joy Williams would love to hear your reaction to them.

[@shawnthompson2303]

We ride before.... The break of.... *Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.*

[@trikemaster9285]

Awsome video had me from start to finish right on keep it up

[@eTraxx]

Yes .. I wanted to watch Beth react .. but mostly i clicked to watch Beth be Beth . .been a while since I have seen her and was missing the pretty ginger :)

[@erichgallasch5367]

Peter Hollens and Tim Foust from Home Free did a version of this song. You should have a listen. Geoff, Tim and Peter are friends. Cheers

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@BartdeBoisblanc]

The low notes sound like a pipe organ!

[@apparition13]

I think a cover is a capital idea. :)

[@justmyopinion628]

You want to hear deep, listen to Colm McGuinness. Misty Mountains ( in Dwarvish)

[@bradsouthers7476]

Beth, what is the lowest frequency that we still hear as a note? I would think at some point it just turns to individually spaced pops rather than the smooth sound of a note. In fact I think I've heard others hit that point, maybe without getting even as low as he does. Is that possibly a difference between smooth airflow over the cords causing vibration vs. turbulent air just making them slap?

[@nathalienspires]

Hey, Beth! Have you heard Grag Queen singing “Rise Up” on “Queen of the Universe”? It's spectacular!

[@theplanetruth]

Omg. I loved The Hobbit cartoon as a kid and this song is epical of all ballads.

[@ashleyholmes9876]

God rest ye merry gentlemen is a good one to look into.

[@adambaker6794]

great reaction, I do enjoy to sing along to this one lol so good

[@Goldberg070]

His cover of the song "Sixteen Tons" is increbile. You definetely should listen to it :)

[@3dbadboy1]

I'm actually a baritone and the only way I can even approach this low is after a good sleep and perhaps a nice steamy shower :D

[@matiasmatias7936]

This reminded me a bit to the scene in Howard Stern when he asks the lady listening to turn the basses up...

[@bobr4987]

If you have not seen "Misty Mountains" by Peter Hollens, featuring Tim Foust, that is a great cover of this song from the Hobbit movie . Thanks!

[@kentclark6420]

Where is King Arthur?

[@aliozer4079]

I recommend listening to this song from Peter and Tim.

[@markfisher2683]

HA! Women love the base! I do too! but the look on your face, reaction, was hilarious! your like "whaaaaa"??? Thanks for the cool video!

[@Kipperbob]

The wierd thing about Geoff is how high he can get, I can reach his lowest notes at the very bottom end of my range but he has at least an octave on me at the high end. From what I've heard I think he has about 5 octaves.

[@electro_statyk9794]

You are soooo pretty Beth

[@exabruptus1]

So good voice.

[@Karl-Walter]

You should try Tim Foust ‐ Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay next . . . He is incredible!

[@ericules5558]

Actually the Master Bass is Tim Storms

[@I_love_cats12223]

You should listen to Tim Foust singing Will you still love me tomorrow/stay

[@bonnie115]

As a boy, I always wanted to have a deep strong voice like Paul Robeson... unfortunately it never happened. Maybe in my next life 🙂

[@stuarthazard3162]

I swear I heard my old French Horn pedal tones!!

[@jsimes1]

Wow that guy even puts the Crash Test Dummies' Campbell Soup Song to shame! (Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm) 🤣

[@mfontana1978]

For another amazing bassist, check out Bobby Waters! He is just as good!

[@eisenwahn3558]

Try also Ville Valo or End of Green 🤘🏻

[@virgiliosilva5549]

react to geoff castelucci singing the monster mash!

[@randyhawley7202]

I've never seen your hair quite so 'tousled' by the end of a reaction. Seems that you very much enjoyed it ! LOL

[@psychosem17]

Would love to hear your react to Tears for Fears recent performance on Colbert.

[@shanedawndusk3290]

If you did a cover, it’d be amazing!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

I thought at first this was a cover of a Clifford T. Ward (a high tenor voice !) song from his 1975 album "No More Rock 'n' Roll", which began with the same refrain ! No it isn't though !