VOCAL PERFECTION????!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Voiceplay - Creep Ft. Anthony Gargiula

[@lisavorreiter3055]

You asked if Cesar has done any theatre training.... yes! I was his high school theatre teacher and even in high school, he was an amazing story teller. He is one of the most sincere and beautiful souls you will ever know. I actually taught Jose Rosario Jr and Cesar in high school at the same time... we were so blessed.

[@lauriehallcolemandowns7364]

Wow, that is so amazing. I envy you having had the opportunity to help shape such wonderful kids! I have always felt he was the most emotive of all the guys, and I think he should be an actor. I think they all are tremendous actors as well as superior vocalists.

[@MiladyMacabre]

Go back and re-listen, focusing on Geoff's vocal gymnastics, especially in the background -- stunning!

[@chowchowdad2669]

Dude, you're doomed! Hope you had nothing else planned for today. That is all. 😂

[@sandybrooks8018]

This song, hit all the feels! Cesar, you just want to hug him and never let him go, Eli, Rock god there’s nothing more to say, Layne brings unimaginable percussion in just the right amount, Anthony has got the voice of an angel and when Jeff says I want a perfect body the only thing I could think of is you already have one!

[@ronsbrat525]

Geoff not Jeff

[@artemislunanettybecker8641]

​​​@@ronsbrat525funny you say that. On Geoff's Channel in his video Way Down he named his 3 other versions of himself based on the many ways his name was misspelled; Jeff, Jeoph, Goff.

[@ronsbrat525]

​@@artemislunanettybecker8641 Yep. They were 3 janitors and a supervisor.And Daryl got his name in Ghost Riders In The Sky. I love that he gives each of his selves their own personalities.

[@paula0721]

They did exactly what they needed to with this song, all feelings of self-loathing pushed out of the chest with the pain one feels. Each one with their own feeling showing in their eyes and voice.

[@cleanchik88]

I don’t know about musical theater, but I do know he did ballet. He actually went to college and danced with my sister

[@rebeccarose7405]

The way Anthony and Eli can switch notes off, like they are handing each other something from one hand to the other. Great reaction to another great VP song!

[@trishaurvan9439]

Geoff made me just weep 😢😢😢 He has the perfect body and the perfect soul

[@christinestromberg4057]

You just know that these guys feel every word, don't you. Geoff really does wish he had a better body. Don't know about his soul, I think he's pretty special as he is. They all are. Do they even know it? Anthony's voice gives me chills. Many of us feel that way at times and I'm sure it;s true of them too. We all have our demons, our insecurites. But this video? All the feels. The mirrors were Geoff's idea in a video otherwise created by Eli. There is an old video in which they point out what they don't like about themselves. It's called I Love Me.

[@candilunsford2878]

When you were talking about Cesar making you want to cry when you reacted to I Can't Make You Love Me I was like, just wait. Just. You. Wait. I love the introspective feel they created by using the mirrors. So often we take a look at ourselves and don't really see the real us, just what our emotions and fears tell us we "ought" to see. It was awesome to see Eli arrange another one. I've been waiting since Eleanor Rigby for this.

[@solbringer2483]

I think this was not only a showcase for Eli’s voice, but also a showcase on how incredible he’s gotten at lighting. The production value of these videos keep getting better and better

[@katherinelinkous6249]

I've seen grown men cry reacting to this version. I know I break down almost every time I see this. The guys are totally awesome.

[@nydougtx]

I often can feel the emotion of a song and keep them tempered to a reasonable level. But watching your reactions always seem to break my barrier and make me FEEL the emotions. I’ve watched your reaction to Creep 3-4 times in the past month and I always end up with tears. Thank you for being honest in your reactions.

[@dj_410]

I'm so glad and honoured that I can give you a change to experience this amazing song I a different way! Thank you!

[@rhov-anion]

Cesar's part in this song hits hard. He lost a friend in the Pulse nightclub shooting (an anti-LGBTQ mass shooting in Orlando) and being a gay Puerto Rican living in Florida, where lawmakers keep attacking LGBTQ rights, Cesar has dealt with groups of people thinking he's a "creep" simply due to who he loves and the color of his skin. Meanwhile, Geoff's line "I want a perfect body" sounded way too personal and honest. He (rather comically) portrayed his struggle with body image issues in "I Love Me", but now he sounds vulnerable, like he still suffers with that part of his mental health..... although many fans MELT over him, haha! Still, I know that all the adoration in the world doesn't help; if anything, it can drive a person to believe they must keep up potentially dangerous diets and workout schedules because otherwise no one will love them. I've known people who wrecked their health and shortened their lifespan (my aunt even died) due to body image struggles. The rock part (to me) seemed like a declaration of them being able to power on despite internal struggles, but in the end, when the flashy lights of the stage are gone... those struggles never really go away. You can learn to live with them, but they constantly haunt you. I just want to give them all hugs and tell them how very special and perfect they are, not from anything on the outside, but who they are on the inside. Strip away their (very handsome) looks and even take away their voice, they are still such beautiful and gentle souls. I don't often cry in songs, but this one and "True Colors" leave me in tears.

[@markrobey4926]

You need to design a shirt for Merch that says " Sir ..... Are you kidding me!?!"

[@lisab7392]

Or “ Sir…..you need to CALM DoWN!” Lol

[@ronsbrat525]

Awesome reaction as always. Kudos to Eli for his arrangement to this. It is so freaking beautiful. They filmed this several days. Cesar's 2 solos where 2 days apart but he made them seem like it was in one take. Cesar has a bachelor in Music Business and Masters in Entertainment. He also performed at Disney World for a short time before joining Voiceplay. Btw.... As Geoff put it "they put another ring on Cesar's finger for another 18 months". The mirror belongs to Cesar and it was Geoff's idea to use it even though Eli was in charge of the video. We need more Eli arrangements.

[@michaeltutty1540]

That "Doing" note is incredible. It is also very difficult to hit that way. He is ever so slightly below the tone, but it is necessary to tune the chord properly. They are incredible talents, each of them, and know how to tune to perfection. Perfect pitch is the antithesis of what these guys do so well and make look so easy.

[@marshayoung9387]

One reactor cried through the song & played it 3X's. I agree ,I wish Cesar would have sung the whole song & the others in the background. I can't wait for the day Cesar does one by himself with the others backing him up. His expressions & attitude are amazing beyond belief. Who else but Voice Play to put a little rock while keeping it emotional. Thank you for another great reaction to Voice Play.

[@Gael4ce]

They really don’t do one person doing lead on the whole song that I can recall. The only one I can remember that way they gave the lead to a guest.

[@WSlopeAggie]

​@@Gael4ceOogie Boogie's Song.

[@Gael4ce]

@@WSlopeAggie Eh, the others jump in with commentary on that one enough

[@trialbyfirepyrography321]

This is the type of song that just leaves you vulnerable on the floor. The guys really conveyed the feelings of this song really well.

[@JaniceCW61]

Their 21 Pilots Mashup is so overlooks and underrated - maybe because it's on Kurt Hugo Schneider's channel - but it's AMAZING! I'd love to see a reaction to that one. I know this one will tear you up, DJ. This version of Creep makes me cry, especially Cesar's parts. His voice is just so raw and vulnerable. Love always & hugs from Texas. 🤗❤💜💙

[@ronsbrat525]

Yes. It is awesome. It was between Tony and J None so there where only 4 of them. Geoff had short hair but he was starting to grow it out.

[@caroleb.9387]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yXfaCegq2IbtE&pp=ygUba3VydCBodWdvIHNjaG5laWRlciBtYXNodXAg This is the link for the 21 Pilots Mash-up ... which is amazing

[@caroleb.9387]

and now I have to go listen to the 21 Pilots mashup ;-)

[@ronsbrat525]

@@caroleb.9387 I hear ya. I have it on my playlist on my other channel flajack525.... Jacky M Friedman.

[@aaroncoffman88]

Who else thinks DJ is ready their cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love"?

[@janetdw]

I still have not made it without tearing up at least once, usually when Caesars voice breaks on the word “cry”. Sometimes I can hold it together after that but for some reason that one just does me in. I love Anthony’s soaring vocals, but the vulnerability in the first section is so beautiful. Another one of my favorite parts is when Jeff is finishing up and the word soul, soul, soul is echoing in the background. It is so gorgeous. Now I need to go watch your reaction to SNC’s version. They’re one of the first a cappella groups that I think of as modern in their interpretations that I ever watched and they’ve remained a favorite, but not at the level that these guys produce. Eli really did do a spectacular job all the way around: arrangement, video concept and direction (along with help from Tony) and those gorgeous notes that only he can produce.

[@iamsquatty]

Big props to Cesar's mirror, it made this video even more powerful 😂 Eli did such a good arrangement here, and they all sounded fantastic as always 💜🦌 #DJantlers#DJsHerd

[@shadowlynx1958]

Every time I watch this, I want to wrap each of them in a great big mom hug to try to ease their pain.

[@vcg73]

The style of this video, with each guy staring into their mirror and sadly picking out flaws, reminded me of "I Love Me" that they did with Emoni Wilkins way back in the Tony and Earl days. That video is the flip-side to this one, very fun, very colorful, very upbeat, but the video is all about learning to accept and love the things about yourself that make you insecure. You should check it out sometime!

[@bookgirl2021]

Love the song, love the reaction. But I have to add, your comment, "If you're looking at yourself in a mirror and thinking that you ain't pretty, take a step back from that mirror. Because nine times out of ten, people look at themselves way too close" really hit home. Thanks for that. ❤

[@koolkat292009]

Brian Justin Crumb on AGT did one of the most amazing version of this song! Love our boys though!!

[@KaaSerpent]

I knew you'd love this one. I've been OBSESSED with it since they released it on Patreon. I must have heard it...30 or more times, by this point. I wake up with it in my head, and it is the last tune in my head before I sleep.

[@TorenRenee]

I’ve experienced the same thing since its release!

[@kiracattan4624]

The transitions between singers is almost flawless. It's perfect!❤

[@zensu-q8q]

I don't comment very much - However, your ability to see and hear remarkably detailed things through every second of the most admirable cover I know is utterly amazing! I'm so glad you put this on KZbin! Thanks for a very entertaining review of this group and song!

[@deniblackmore2179]

Uh oh! DJ is going to be broken again!! VoicePlay have again taken a song that I have always felt a bit "meh" about - never really did anything for me - and made it into something amazing!

[@Cordelia53]

This so phenomenally fantastic!! These guys can do anything and turn it into gold. Had to grab me a box of tissues for this one. Cesar killed it with his emotions, Eli did amazing with this arrangement. I have no words. I mean They all put so many emotions into this song. I was crying through most of it. It is already on my playlist! Great reaction DJ!!!

[@ValKnot21]

DJ-very well said. 👍 VoicePlay-voices, acting/emotions, appearance, sounds, etc....all 100%/top marks.

[@mgray767]

So, another reaction to this song would be for Brian Justin Crum, on I believe it was America's Got Talent. Go check it out! Also, I love your reactions!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@ilonadever8249]

I just hope we don't have to wait three years for another Eli arrangement!

[@rosswhite5975]

Music arranged and video and lighting done by Eli 👍

[@barbarakennedy2667]

You WILL NEED TISSUES.

[@delord1619]

Lots of them!

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

Bring a box of tissues for your box of tissues!

[@frasergavin418]

Anthony fitted in so well into this what an amazing singer he is ,elie rocks . Have you seen in the air tonight.

[@WingManFang1]

This is by far the best rendition this song can ever have…❤

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

I don’t know how they can keep upping their game when I already think they’re at the top but they do ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@UncleJesterr]

Side note, Eli is gonna be a Father!!!

[@DTA-Music]

That song title you were trying to think of is Hoist the Colours. The section here in the chorus with their voices soaring over Layne's beat, from about 12:42 to 12:48, is one of the most _satisfying_ pieces of music to listen to--I don't blame you at all for not wanting to stop!

[@csdangerfield]

Loved your reaction! This one has been BREAKING reactors and fans left and right and I'm here for it.

[@ginawever6016]

It hurts....I cried..... ❤❤❤

[@leslieholland7843]

The only more painful version of this song I've heard is Brian Justin Crum's on AGT. He literally made me cry, and his story hurt. VoicePlay has a real winner here, but this is the only time I will ever be able to hear it.

[@liisaara7242]

They KILLED this! Loved your reaction!

[@Jennifer_J_C]

Thank you, such emotion and vulnerability from them all

[@vulcanivy]

Cesar has a Masters in Entertainment.

[@bjspeck4337]

This is stunning - what a heartrending event. VoicePlay is magnificent.

[@denisemagnuson8366]

It's time for you to hear Postmodern Jukebox . They play big band era with modern songs. 20's-60's style with singers& a band. They have done Creep& others.❤

[@lsorense]

Yeah PMJ's cover of creep is amazing.

[@AsheryW]

Same, I was almost at the point of tearing up but the rock section saved me.

[@rmdewberry2482]

I think you were totally set up with I Can't Make You Love Me. I thought that immediately when that video came up. XD I can't deal with all the guys looking so sad in this one!

[@cauldroncreations]

This was so beautiful and you apprecaited all the emotional depth, like I know you would. Thank you so much for reacting to this song!

[@agnesmazs5008]

Hi from Scotland can’t remember what voiceplay video you were reacting but you asked if they he’d done a collaboration with Rachael Potter on the phantom of the opera and they did about 7 years ago I don’t think you have reacted to it yet

[@DarciKat256]

Don’t bother coming to the US if the VP guys need defending. Just send bail money and say I’m your cousin when I show up in Australia 😜. Seriously, tho, Cesar broke my heart and I want to give him a hug.

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

I'm quite fond of Peter Barber's version, it's one of the first covers he put on youtube so you might have to dig for it a little, it's a bit more... it's just different. it hits the emotional formula better for me

[@scottrogers7242]

Ptooey, bleh!! vomiting a little in my mouth. Peter Barber, overrated hack.

[@AnaArantes]

Well... ☺ Kinda intentional... just could not know both videos would be so next to each other! Cesar breaks my heart in a million pieces... Great react! Luv U! ❤

[@eduardosantiago7160]

Hola, desde España. Me gustaría que reaccionaras al solo a piano de Creep del protagonista de la serie Lucifer. Alucinaras. Desde que la escuche en la serie, me enamoré de la canción.

[@teresaluthye1153]

Love your reactions! From a Voiceplay and Home Free fan.

[@anaestay6698]

Eli made this so beautiful!

[@GryphonDes]

Like I told them, this was just Utterly Sublime! and I am delighted to see you react to it!

[@janeeggleston9542]

Great reaction!

[@tylerhoover8572]

Hell yea, loving the deku sweatshirt

[@gabrielnight6995]

Have you reacted to carry on my wayward son? If not please do so.

[@desireecox9358]

Love the reaction. They almost had me in tears with this one. Thank you for my smile today. Always look forward to seeing your reactions.

[@kellytressler7671]

I was never a fan of this song, i just didn't get all the hype. I get it now that I've seen Voiceplay do it. ❤

[@melissasnider9721]

I tried to warn you about this one!!!

[@jerkwater407]

i wish he played fuc**n special

[@philbrown2563]

If you want to hear Austin Brown maybe better in its on way than Bring It Hone. Listen to At Last by Edda James. Sings in same key.

[@DarleneCheatham]

Like on the way in😊

[@lyndseyeshelman5936]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@melodie-allynbenezra8956]

While I hear your lovely envy of having the talent of any one of these guys for one day, and having their confidence in their performance... The fact is that it takes years of training, hours of practice (both solo and together)... And the acting also takes a lot of practice. So... If you put in the work to train your voice and your ear, and your facial expressions, you, too, can... Well, I won't say you will become the "rock god legend" that you claim they are, but you can learn to be talented that way. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice...

[@Haphaestos1969]

The first portion is almost a total reproduction of Brian Justin Crum on AGT. Done very well but I honestly expected something different from them. When we get past the intro then it becomes a new take. Geoff leading in low into Eli taking up is crazy good. Rest of the song is excellence as expected from VP.

[@scottrogers7242]

Hater

[@baskervillebee6097]

Haley Reinhart- Creep Postmodern Jukebox

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

He better listen to it before this one or it's going to feel lackluster..

[@scottrogers7242]

Haley's version is already lackluster on its own.

[@klevesmith]

This was awesome!!! I finished your (another great) reaction and then watched the original. Amazing, all around, they are so frikking good. Do you like old school jazz vocals? Postmodern Jukebox covers "Creep" in that genre. Featuring Haley Rienhart. I think you would enjoy it. It has 116M views. And enjoy Postmodern Jukebox as a whole [be careful, it's another rabbit hole 😉] kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TPd2WneqZlmdk