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Today, we are once again checking back in with the unbelievably talented group that is ‪@Thevoiceplay‬. This time around they are featuring J.NONE and they crushed this version of the Metallica song Nothing Else Matters! Hope you enjoy! #reaction #reactionvideo #voiceplay #voiceplayreaction #music #musicproduction #acapella
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[@setonhillstudios]

*To receive PRIORITY Requests for future videos, head on over to our Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* These guys are so insanely talented and I had no idea that they do basically everything all in house with production and arranging!

[@johndeeregreen4592]

When God was creating Geoff, he asked him, "Geoff, do you want to grow up to be a bass, baritone, or tenor?" To which Geoff replied, "YES!"

[@setonhillstudios]

🤣😂🤣

[@5foot2eyesofblue13]

I saw a comment on one of his videos that said "Geoff considers himself a baritone with a bass range, but he's actually a human man with a piano range" which I think is very fitting 😂🤣😂

[@coffeeandtatuaje]

Love it 😂❤

[@johndeeregreen4592]

@@5foot2eyesofblue13, Geoff is a true bass, if he wants to admit it or not. Peter Barber actually called him out on that during their interview. He just happens to have a large range. In reality, his range isn't that unusual; the largest ranges in the world are possessed by bass singers. Tim Storms has both the world record for lowest note produced by a human and the largest vocal range of a human at 12 octaves.

[@janetdw]

@@johndeeregreen4592 I’ve heard Mr. Storms and it is impressive, but not nearly as pleasant to listen to.

[@CynicalTesuji]

VoicePlay are beyond talented. Not only are they fantastically skilled vocalists, but that video you were praising? 100% their work, as this group is 100% independent. Sure, they had a steadycam operator and a couple hands on set, but it was filmed in the video production studio co-owned by Layne Stein (the vocal percussionist). Geoff Castellucci, the bass vocalist, was the one who created the arrangement. Eli (rhymes with 'jelly') Jacobson, the bald rock tenor, generally provides all the lighting design. And VoicePlay's production manager is Kathy Castellucci, Geoff's wife. Pretty much the onliy things they sub out are the occasional camera operator (because you can't take the shot and also be in the shot), any extensive makeup or prosthetics (yes, they employ both on occasion), and the final audio mix of the track. Everything else is all their work, from conception to editing the video. One things I wish more reactors got to see are the Behind the Scenes videos VoicePlay make for each video they produce. That's content that is rightly exclusive to their Patreon, but it would be nice if more people could see just how hard these guys work on every single production they give us for free.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Yes. This is so important for people to understand!

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s crazy they have enough knowledge and talent in all these areas to keep it basically all in house!

[@CynicalTesuji]

@@setonhillstudios I forgot to mention that Geoff and Layne split the arrangements about 50/50, generally taking turns. Eli has provided a few arrangements as well. These guys have been grinding since 1997 (Geoff and Layne are the last two OG members), and if you start looking back through their videos you'll see this reflected in their changes in lineup through the years. But they regularly turn out top tier content, with far less acclaim than groups like PTX and Home Free. Both of them are skilled, but neither of them exhibit the versatiliy and creativity of this group. And that's all without getting into their prodigious vocal talents!! (FWIW, you can always find credits and attributions in their video notes; VoicePlay are very good at giving credit where it's due.)

[@thisismetoday7423]

My favorite acapella group!!

[@setonhillstudios]

They’re so good!

[@dianabaker5726]

Mine too!!

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

The feature artist, J None, is a former member who left to join the navy as a vocalist during the pandemic times. He's a frequent feature nowadays, scheduled to fit his leave time. Cesar (next to the vocal percussionist) is the newest member and he's a vocal chameleon who's full of charisma. There's something special about VoicePlay arrangements that pays such homage to the original yet has their own touch.

[@setonhillstudios]

So cool, thanks for the info! It’s awesome they still feature him when he’s on leave! I loved Cesar’s voice, there was something so pure and smooth about it!

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

Every one of them can sing lead, and each can sing the gamut from angelic to Beast Mode metal.

[@setonhillstudios]

So awesome, they are crazy versatile!

[@nataliemorton5568]

I have never heard this group sing this song which is one of my favorites. Acapella groups have always fascinated me So when you get to THIS level, it is mind-blowing. Loved your reaction and thank you for this beautiful music today. 😊

[@setonhillstudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s honestly crazy what all the human voice can do in the hand of talented folks like this!

[@bjspeck4337]

Yep. Geoff goes from a low: A0 growl, B0 subharmonic, F1 full chest, B4 sometimes head mix, Bb5 falsetto top note. Eli started the singing and he has a voice for metal. J None was a member of VoicePlay until the US Navy recruited him for a 5 yr stint in their Navy Chorus which is now nearly 3 yrs done. They promoted him to bass instead of baritone and transferred him from Seattle to Washington DC where their premiere chorus is. It also is easier for him to get to Orlando for a couple of days for a video. Cesar, between Eli and Layne the beatboxer, is the newest member (2+ yrs now). Nickname is Velvet Sass. See him highlighted in We're Good or I Can't Make You Love Me. Layne started out as the baritone in high school and in 22 yrs (Scott Porter the beatboxer left for an acting career (See him in the Halo theme)) and Layne took over the beatboxing. He started playing the violin at 4, but has only played it in 3 of VoicePlay's videos in the last 27 years - Warriors, this one, and The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Chicago heard that VoicePlay had done a cover of this, checked it out, contacted them to see if they would be in their Chicago and Friends concert held Nov 17-18, 2023. The staging crew asked the nearest VP member where they wanted the drums. He pointed to Layne - he's the drums. Layne has a couple of nicknames - Carrot Lord (he tortures J None with those carrots) and VioLayne. Geoff is also known by Dragon Breath and also Foghorn. Eli as the Rock God. If you want to find out a lot about the members and those that sing with VoicePlay - check out Just Sing which was done while covid had everything shut down, nearly 4 yrs ago. It was done via Zoom so everyone was safe. Make sure you turn on the captions so you will know who those people are and what is their claim to fame.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s epic when you can cover a whole drum kit with just your mouth! 🤣 They are all so crazy talented and the fact Geoff can get that low is insane! Can’t wait to listen to more Voiceplay! They are a staple on the channel for sure! Have a great one and thanks for sharing!

[@barbarakennedy2667]

This was an example of the rare use of an instrument in a cappella. Voiceplay does not normally use any instruments. However, Geoff Castellucci does use instruments on his solo channel. Even so, his voice is usually highlighted.

[@setonhillstudios]

It was cool to see it, definitely more impactful since there’s never really any instrumentation!

[@karenponchak5304]

The rule in a capella is, if there is anything not produced by the voice/ body, it is in plain view. And the addition of an instrument is typically as an additional voice in the mix. Low note is an E1. Same note as lowest on a four string bass.

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@setonhillstudiosIn most of Geoff Castallucci's solo covers he clones himself 3 or 4 times to harmonize with himself. He is amazing. He always reaches deep down into your soul. His solo covers you may like are .. Shenandoah.. Sounds Of Silence Jack's Lament ( very theatrical ) Folsom Prison Blues.

[@joyfulyes]

​@@marshayoung9387Shenandoah. My favorite of all Geoff's covers. So touching.

[@ruthrussell1329]

Let me introduce them to you. Far left, Geoff, the Dragon Singer. 5 octave rage, I mean range! Next is JNone. He was a regular lineup player, but he sold his soul (voice) to the Navy! He visits when he can at the present. In the middle is Eli, please pronounce L-E. He is the Rock God of the group. By Eli is Cesar, who is our present Angel of Music. His purr of a voice can charm the birds out of the bushes, or is that the chicks out of their... Excuse the wandering mind. Lastly, (not really) is Layne, the beatboxer, and his alter ego, VioLayne. Yes, they are multi tracked but the boys can do a bunch of it live. like, more than one can sing the bass line, or beatbox. Plus, they can do alternate voices too.

[@setonhillstudios]

So talented! Thanks so much for watching and introducing the squad! Phenomenal performance!

[@candilunsford2878]

Cesar is the one next to the beatboxer. If you want to cry over the sound of his voice listen to Creep or I Can’t Make You Love Me.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the info! Absolutely phenomenal!

[@daletimberlake8109]

Love the FIRST reaction!! Welcome to the VoicePlay family!! Subscribed and looking forward to your next VoicePlay reaction!!

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much for swinging by and checking out the video! Definitely looking forward to more!

[@user-dl7kh4ke8h]

Thank you! I've never seen this one by them. Amazing!

[@setonhillstudios]

Glad you enjoyed it, they’re so incredibly talented! Thanks for swinging by and checking out the video!

[@keithjansen2409]

Geoff and the bearboxer Layne have been friends since jr high and both have 5 octave range

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so wild! So cool that they are still making music and remained friends for all these years! Thanks for sharing!

[@randrcramer]

Please, please, please, in the future, allow the video to run at least into the patron list. If you don't, you may miss something important, and occasionally you may miss part of the song.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll try to keep that in mind for future videos! 😁

[@janetdw]

@@setonhillstudios Over the last few years they have featured the karaoke track in the outro which is often a musical masterpiece on its own.

[@EtherealForever]

JNone is also known as Mr Smooth amongst VP fans! Eli (bald chap) is the Rock God. There are too many superlatives for Geoff and Layne (aka VioLayne 😉) to mention here. Cesar, the latest/youngest member has a fantastic, soulful voice and brings "the feels" plus a whole lot of fun too. VP is insanely talented - and fully independent - so they do what they feel like doing. When they do covers they usually bring their own twist to it but give the original the respect it deserves. Geoff did this arrangement (they take turns) - Eli did they lighting. This is my personal VP favourite, but they never disappoint - regardless of what genre they cover! Enjoy the journey! 🌹🕊

[@Gael4ce]

Cesar…you mean Sassy Velvet? 😉

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so cool that they keep it all in house like that! Thanks for the info ❤️

[@EtherealForever]

@@Gael4ce - yes yes that one!! 😉

[@Prozak63]

Yes, you were correct. That was J. None where you paused. He left VoicePlay to join the U.S. Navy band, and was replaced with Caesar, that was sitting next to the beatboxer.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the info! Such an incredible singer and the group as a whole is phenomenal! Love what they did with this Metallica tune! 🎵

[@Prozak63]

@setonhillstudios Their cover of "Creep" is good as well. But then again, all their tracks are...

[@joyfulyes]

​@@Prozak63 I literally don't think they have *any* bad ones. They even make me love songs I didn't like before (Creep is a prime example). And they do so many genres. And moods, from happy, positive, silly, serious, sweet, sad, to gritty and badass...

[@christinestromberg4057]

Geoff does have his own channel of low bass covers, but he does use his range of virtually five octave - that includes some subharmonics and tenor but those are highlights, you might say, VoicePlay have a big catalogue now and their range of genres is huge. They are all great singers, even Layne the beatboxer, he does sometimes sing when the song doesn't require percussion. The image in this one is a homage to the song which was on the Black Album. I've watched enough videos now comparing voices auto-tunes and natural voices, and the emotion in these voices tells me there is little or no pitch correction going on. They do sing as well live, though of course there is some post production. J.None joined the US navy music section in 2021 and sings bass with them. He still comes back when on leave though, to sing with his old friends again.

[@setonhillstudios]

So cool, they’re all insanely talented! They seem like a deep well of music, can’t wait to hear more!

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Oh, this is highly pitch-corrected in post production. This is the norm today, though, so I will not hold it against them. I have heard VoicePlay sing live, so I know they can all sing very well.

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@johndeeregreen4592 I know it's the norm today and it's usually recording companies who insist on it, but I also know that I can't hear any here. And I can hear the difference. Especially as very occasionally Geoff can sound a bit pitchy. That wouldn't be the case if it was pitch corrected. Try watching some of the videos made by Fil of Wings of Pegasus, and you'll hear what I mean about hearing the difference.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

@@christinestromberg4057, Geoff's basslines cannot really have pitch correction added. Anything below about an A2 cannot really be pitch corrected and sound right. Trust me, I have tried it to hear what it sounds like... it's not good. This is a MAJOR testament to Geoff's accuracy, since, no, his lower parts aren't pitch corrected.

[@traceyandrob13]

There been 2 Layne used the Violin which has a nickname plus as fan we love when Layne does this or when he gets to sing.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the info! Such an amazing performance!

[@joyfulyes]

It's a special treat, for many of us fans, to hear Layne sing. He has a sweet voice. He sings in True Colors and the Heart of Life and a few others.

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Great reaction, thanks! Sometimes with VoicePlay all anyone can say is "wow." It takes time to digest - even when you know them well. They keep changing and adding impossible things to their sound... and the arrangements keep getting better too. No one has mentioned Layne Stein yet, so I will. Layne is the beatboxer, violinist (we call him VioLayne) and baritone. He can and does do dead-on imitations of drums, hi-hats, snares, castanets, etc etc. But he does a whole range of other sounds too, just to punctuate or provide sound effects. The strange loud belch sound while he was playing violin was one of his. He was ready to do it while playing, but the group didn't like the look and voted to multi-track that sound. To date, he's done about 50% of all of their arrangements/videos.

[@setonhillstudios]

We haven’t dove super deep into their catalogue but I’m sure the evolution of their sound over the years has been quite the journey!

[@Cpperk95]

They have been around a long time. Pre COVID they toured more. For a smile watch a few live shows - Road Trip and Elvira. Love your reacti9ons be sure to observe EVERYTHING within the performance.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the kind words and the insight! We will add it to the list for sure! Have a great one!

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Their cover of the Halo game theme is not to be missed. But watch it to the very end to see why they covered it.

[@setonhillstudios]

Ok cool, have to add that one to the list!

[@janetdw]

Loved your reaction. I was a little confused when you came on screen because I’ve only seen your partner before so I’m glad you mentioned him because I thought I’d lost my mind. This one blows people away. The iconic band Chicago watched this and as a result invited them to appear with them live for a few nights as part of their anniversary tour. Hopefully the videos from that will be out in the near future. As patrons many of us get to see footage done by the crew while they were there. A few people who traveled to the concert (one all the way from Norway!) have put out some videos that they took with their cell phones on their own page.

[@setonhillstudios]

🤣 all good yea there’s 2 of us, you’re not crazy! That’s so awesome though! These folks are crazy talented and they’ve definitely put the work in, so they deserve all the good things!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

Voiceplay are amazing ❤

[@setonhillstudios]

Absolutely! Insanely talented guys!

[@coletedeux]

Check out Hellfire, In the Air Tonight, and Creep as well as their ACA top 10's.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the suggestions! They have so much content out there we still want to cover here on the channel! Appreciate you watching!

[@ilonadever8249]

Great reaction!! Voiceplay and Geoff are fantastic. I am always here for them!

[@setonhillstudios]

💯 So amazing! Thanks so much for swinging by the channel and watching!

[@leechowning2712]

Cannot wait to see you react to Valhalla... you think this feels like a gut punch you say... wait till you get there. Will be a mugging.

[@setonhillstudios]

🤣😂🤣 Yeah I heard that one was amazing! Definitely on the list for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@Gael4ce]

I have seen them live. They were beyond amazing. Geoff coming through those mega speakers is something you experience with your entire body. He literally made my ribs vibrate. No kidding. I could feel every one. Loved your reaction; if you’re a rocker you may like their Seven Nation Army or Dream On covers. They recently did a cover of a song from a video game called Sleeping In the Dark Below. Don’t know the song, but loved it in their hands. Stunningly complex arrangement.

[@setonhillstudios]

🤯 I bet that was an awesome live experience! Thanks so much swinging by and checking out the video! I’ll have to add those to the list to check out for sure!

[@Gael4ce]

@@setonhillstudios They had me as a patreon at intermission. When money got tight for me in the last year, I killed all my streaming subscriptions, but I kept their patreon. And Geoff’s. I signed up on his the day it was announced. They offer more more amusement for my money than tv. If you want to hear Geoff go off, look to his solo stuff. House of New Orleans, Ain’t No Sunshine, and Sound of Silence are my faves there. He dies four and five part harmonies, and sings all the parts. Because that’s the kind of range he has.

[@marshayoung9387]

​@@setonhillstudiosVoice Play also did a cover of the theme song Halo from the video game Halo. The composer of the music said it was the best he ever heard.

[@christineschutten248]

These guys aremy favorites! I hope you continue down the rabbit hole. They are so talented and fun and they are good people.😊 If you dont jnow Geoff has his own channel where he does his solo work. You'll usually see a cadre of clones onscreen though ro show us that he's singing all the parts.😅

[@setonhillstudios]

They’re incredible! We have a couple videos of Geoff solo up on the channel as well! His solo stuff is so cool!

[@katrinagreely5399]

Really enjoyed the reaction! VoicePlay is my favorite! If you want to hear Geoff really flex his range, check out Hellfire (Disney villain song from Hunchback of Notre Dame) and If I Were a Rich Man. The songs where he goes from high to low are generally arranged by Layne (the beatboxer. Geoff and Layne do the majority of the arrangements. You can always click on the info box below video to see who did what. Like Eli (tenor, bald guy) usually does the lighting. Geoff’s wife, Kathy, is production manager, etc. In Creep, Cesar’s mirror is even credited. 😄) Also, be sure to check out Hoist the Colors, from Pirates of the Caribbean. That cover is a must. ☺️

[@setonhillstudios]

That sounds awesome! Thanks for all the info and suggestions ❤️

[@MelindaBrown-yz5jc]

❤️❤️

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much for stopping by and glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@carolmoilanen4530]

The guy sitting next to Geoff is J none

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the info! Such a talented group!

[@r.d.stratford106]

I love VoicePlay! This was awesome.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much for swinging by and checking out the video! These guys are the real deal for sure!

[@marshayoung9387]

Thank you for an awesome reaction to Voice Play. Would you please do a reaction video to Voice Plays cover of Hell Fire from The Hunchback of Notre Dame ? It is amazing. Also Voice Plays cover of Dream On originally by Aerosmith ? Also Voice Plays cover of Carry On Wayward Son originally by Kansas ? Voice Play knocks them out of the ball park. You will love them.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for swinging by and checking out the video! Definitely looking forward to hearing more of them, so thanks for the suggestions!

[@user-cr6fp5tr4f]

You have to react to Valhalla Calling from Voiceplay or for example Jacks Layment by Geoff Castellucci. Believe us you will not regret it!!

[@setonhillstudios]

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions and for swinging by and checking out the video!

[@cindyowens3965]

😃