Bass Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - VoicePlay | Valhalla Calling 

Absolutely killer version of this song -- I recommend listening with a battle axe in hand. What was your favorite part about this epic cover from VoicePlay?

In an interview with "The Charismatic Voice" Layne said he like to push Geoff out of his confort-zone when he does the arrangement.. Guess who arranged this one...😂

That face when you realized Geoff held that 1st B0 for an entire verse 😂 Glad you caught it though, a lot of reactors don't catch that it's held for so long

Layne was built by Yamaha Sound at some point in the late 80's. I cannot be convinced otherwise.

‘Woah Geoffy’ 😂 like DANG! Great reaction & analysis! I love hearing the bass notes echoed by you, my attempts to this video will be coming soon 😂

I love that they got a shout-out from Miracle of Sound saying "Definitely one of the more creative covers I've heard! I rate it ten raised ale horns out of ten"

Great reaction! I was excited to see your reaction on this one. Jeff said in live chat that he had to sit in his studio for over 5 hours in his own words “murdering his throat” to get this one done.

In a Patreon chat Geoff kind of complained how he had to "trash his throat" for a whole morning to get a song done. AND he told that Layne was responsible... so I think, he was talking about this one. Yes, it hurt him. No, he won't do it in front of an audience. Not today... but who knows!? ❤😊

I'm just happy that the edge if the video frame lines uo with the corner of your wall. Thank you for that

I absolutely was waiting to see your face when 1. You heard Geoff's B0 and 2. The rap from J.None. I was expecting you to say something about Cesar's seriously angry face and the crazy eyes from the guys. You didn't disappoint

Geoff says that Layne doesn't consider "what is comfortable, or possible" when giving him these arrangements, but then he manages anyway...

I lol’d when you had to jump up for the Vipers. I was thinking “and you can just leave them on” and as soon as I thought that, text popped up that you had no idea what was coming, which also made me laugh. I think you overlooked Cesar a tad - he was challenging Eli for grit. We don’t usually hear him doing that. Also: one thing you were wrong on - there was no green screen. No. Really. No green screen. Watch their BTS on this. There’s some place they went to that has LED screen walls. Like, the whole room - all the walls are LED screen. Not a wall made of a bunch of LED screens; each wall is One Really Big Screen. Eli made the graphics, and they were played on these mega maxi sized screens while they were in front of it. The “tavern” or whatever that interior is was the same thing. Watch the BTS to see those walls; they’re seriously awesome. (And there’s an idea for your own future shoots) Love your reaction as always - you always teach me something. ❤

The big surprise to me in this one was Cesar going so insane. Lots of grit in his voice at points, just some color we hadn’t seen before-not to mention he’s quite an actor. Kinda scary. I also think there’s a fair possibility some of those 5th octave notes came out of him. Everybody was insanely good in this. Wouldn’t want to meet any of them on the battlefield. Since you caught this early you might not have seen that Gavin Dunne (@miracleofsound-the composer) dropped a comment giving this 10 out of 10 alehorns. That’s super cool since this was way different from what he envisioned (you really should hear his version with “that guy” Peyton Parrish-there’s also a trio version where they bring in Eric Hollaway). Anyway, I don’t think I ever looked forward to one of your reactions as much as I did with this one. Thanks for living up to the anticipation!!

Peter Barber one of the best reactors to VoicePlay's videos..... I always look forward to your reactions....keep up the good work 👍

Geoff just stayed in the BASSment the whole song 😂 also I loved Cesar in this one. He did such a good job in singing and acting 💜 also I loved your reference to the SpongeBob meme there, had me laughing 😂

Your reaction to Geoff’s voice is the same as mine every time he opens his mouth in a VoicePlay song. Like GodDAMN

So many “oh damn” moments in this one from everyone. Geoff’s first B0 of course, Eli’s high belt rock verse, Cesar’s unusual dark grittiness, J’s rap verse and Layne’s drum fills and sound effect were stellar on this one. Makes for an all time favourite. Great reaction and analysis Peter. Always nice to get a bit of an inside look at how things are done. Keep up the good work.

Eli's rasp when he's that high felt unearthly, so cool. Layne's builds and fills were sensational, and he showed his inner viking with a bit of grit in his singing section. Geoff's brain-melting b0s just feel like they go on forever... And then keep rattling around my skull when he's stopped singing. J's rap was truly out of nowhere, it seems like they're bringing back a few old tricks recently as a like 'oh yeah, in case you forgot' what with the return of vioLayne from Warriors to Nothing Else Matters and now rap J from Superstitious to this. I've been hoping we'd get another chance to hear him rap but he blew my expectations out of the water. Cesar... I will never underestimate you again. I saw the viking theme and was a bit disappointed as I guessed that he'd have a bit of a back seat in this one, I'm so glad I was wrong, those sections of grit were so unexpected and very cool. They all looked stunning, sounded stunning... This was awesome.

Thanks for the explanations, and putting the notes as a graphic. Still blows my mind when Geoff goes a staff below the staff. He doesn't usually flirt with the camera, as Cesar does so often, but here he looks like he knows exactly what effect he's having on us with that basso profundo. 😅😊

For those who haven't heard yet, Geoff's new solo cover Man Of Constant Sorrows is coming out Friday at noon. We get 5 Geoff's this time.

So glad to have caught your video on Voice Play. I enjoyed the explanation of the aeolian cadence. Still working on that kind of stuff myself. I think you were surprised by the rap section, and I was too the first time I heard this song. I enjoy seeing what they come up with next. This was so much fun! Thank you for sharing your gifts 💜

I always learn so much when I watch your videos. What I usually do is go watch the original, come back and watch your reaction and analysis, and then go back and watch the original video again with a better understanding of what they're doing and I get a better listening experience. Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks! I'm a Patron of both you and VP so love getting early access to both :)

Was totally waiting for you to react to this one. VoicePlay is a force of nature, and Geoff is getting lower and lower! A total dragon slayer! And those bars J. None was spitting...holy hammer of Thor that was 🔥 🔥 🔥

All of them were incredible, but I especially loved 'fierce Cesar'! He doesn't get a chance to show his power that often. And even Layne managed to add some grit to his usually sweet, mellow tone during his solo! Eli's verse a couple octaves over everyone else just awed. And of course, Geoff ... well, he Geoffed. Nuff said.

I liked the added visual aid of the bass staff showing Geoff's sub-bass notes way waaayyy down lower. It's one thing to see it on a piano keyboard, but adding the visual of the music staff really drives it home. 😳

I love the expression on your face in the preview clip. It's like "Holy shit! How low is that note Geoff is singing!" Great job as usual. Maybe you can collab with them.

The rap fits. Norsemen were very fond of extolling their prowess with poems composed on the spot. Different type of poetry, obviously, but the idea is the same.

Geoff: Holdest thou my mead!!🎉

B0??? There's only one note lower than that on a piano ffs!! Absolutely Awesome!

Geoff actually had 3 B0s in this one. So says one of VPs patreons. It feels quite epic. One of the people I converse with said Geoff's voice is like a purring panther curled up inside a cello! I thought you would enjoy that. I feel for you with the nasal drip. I came down with covid and for 3 days I ran a fever, had a very sore throat and post-nasal drip. After that I had phlegm in my throat in the morning and constant nose blowing. It was nearly 4 weeks before I tested negative. I'm still fighting it a little bit but that is so annoying and you - You sing for your supper! Be well my friend.

This was the reaction I was waiting for! So much information along with the appreciation, truly exceptional. Thank you!

"Yes, Geoff, amazing..." - How easily we get accostumed to greatness! If not, we'd be constantly sitting with hanging jaws, admiring what we heard as if it was the first time. Had me laughing so hard.

Layne's arrangement always take the life out from our little Geoff boy. Sometimes he likes to sacrifice his troath to build some masterpieces

Great reaction! I appreciated how respectful you were talking about the lip syncing, you didn't talk it down you simply just explained ❤ and your reaction to J. None rapping was fun to watch 😄

I really appreciate the music theory focus of your reaction & analysis. Definitely added value.

I love your face as Geoff let's out that B0. You're like, "This sounds nice. wait? What am I hearing? Is that? *checks piano* yup. B0 everyone"

I have to say, my favorite part of any of your reactions is when I know something you don't know. Not technically, of course, but just because I've already seen it 20 times before your reaction comes out. It took me until this week after all the time I watched it on Patreon before it was released on RU-vid to realize that J didn't actually push through any heavy creaking door. That was also Layne on a separate track. I love them all, they are all great artists, but Layne was going nuts! And Geoff drops tomorrow, don't forget!

I have never clicked on a post so quickly! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. They totally killed this. ✌️❤️🥕

I've been soooo waiting for your reaction and analysis to this!! Congrats on being almost at your fundraising goal.

Vikings reach Valhalla when they are killed in battle. In the beginning of the video J None is not with the group and enters mid video when the Valhalla door opens and screen changes to b/w and J None is now part of the group. LOVE your reactions

Voiceplay is on a whole.. notha.. level! Been obsessed for a long time. Thanks for you video.

I have nothing like your range or Geoff's but I always found the morning after a night yelling at a college basketball game was the best way to find my morning bass range. 😂

I love all the detail you throw into it. I hate when looking for videos of people actually analyzing songs I have to wade through dozens that are literally just their faces reacting to hearing it to find good ones like yours. Keep it up!

"A weird door thing"....😂😂😂what? Did you see him go into Asgard through that door to join Eli, Cesar, and Geoff? 😂😂😂

Was waiting for your reaction. You always point out things that are there but I don't always notice. That's why I like watching your videos because then I look out for these things and enhances my listening experience when I replay the song. Thanks, Peter!

Great and interesting reaction. Miracle of Sound has reacted to this song and praised them for their creativity. Geoff stuck in the basement, Eli with his high rockvoice and J-None with that rap

This is absolutely fantastic. I always enjoy your reactions, thank you for sharing your talent!!

Feeding the machine with my small snack of a comment :)

I just yelled yay when I saw that you were reacting to this and my husband called from the other room “are you okay?”. I always learn something from your reactions and this piece is just so perfect for you to react to.

I’m so glad that you did a video on this because the experience of your professional analysis adds so much to every listening. I love your bass analysis. It’s fulfilling as a bass myself.

Yep. Waited a few days for this.

I love that they have doubled down on the "creative crazy" and not necessarily on the "range wank crazy". The range is a seasoning here, not the meat of the song

It is always a pleasure having one of your analysis -- such a great song!! Geoff was insane and Ceaser was just on fire! Thanks for this one!

Thank you for another great reaction to Voice Play. Music Of Sound messaged Voice Play and told them ( well-done lads. Definitely one of the more creative covers I've heard. I rate it 10 raised alehorns out of 10 ). My favorite parts are Cesar cutting loose, Layne's best percussion/ beatboxing & Geoff's lowest notes. The air conditioning wasn't working in the studio they were shooting their video. With the heavy costumes they were wearing they were sweating so much. That is true dedication. Stay tuned for Geoff's new single due to release Friday. We get 5 Geoff's this time.

Since I learned about how the Norse had rhyming insult battles, I don't think anyone can ever really object to the addition of a bit of rap :D

Another enjoyable reaction to Voiceplay, my favorite a capella group. You pointed out a few things I hadn't noticed (how high Eli was flying, for example). I've learned a lot from your reactions, Peter, and I always enjoy them. My knowledge of music theory, the proper terminology to use and such things is getting better by each new reaction. However, today I want to thank you for something else. English not being my native language and it not being spoken in my current work environment my skills in it have rapidly been deteriorating. Even in the Internet, it is not easy to find people speaking clearly but still sounding natural and relaxed. You have those qualities. Thank you for honing my skills in comprehension of spoken English.

I knew you were going to love this song and video!! They out do themselves every time! I cannot stop watching this, it is amazing!! That first B0 Geoff hits lasts for 15 seconds!! Then Eli has become the Asgardian god of rock, Layne is a beatboxing god, Cesar has become a Berserker, and J None has shown us the rap indeed belongs in acapella! Great reaction!

It’s not just a warrior song, it is also a death song. By the look of the boats on the horizon, there is a large force coming against them. They know they are going to Valhalla that day, and they are prepared.

Well done. Yes definitely, Valhalla is calling

I love watching you so deeply moved by what you hear. The analysis is fascinating but the honest momentary reaction always gets me.

Voiceplay killed this song. You did amazing breaking it down for us Peter thanks

I keep coming back to rewatch this.

So enjoy your explaining all the technical aspects but also your support of singers and the talents they show ....really a great learning tool for us who lack the talent but love to listen and learn !

Was so excited for your reaction for this one 😊

Perfect reaction:)

Someone has probably already mentioned "flyting" (I think that's how you spell it). Vikings used to basically battle rap. They'd create insulting verses about each other. I read about it years ago and can't remember much about it, but that's the general gist of it. So, fitting.

Glad to hear that you have mostly recovered. I am sure you are taking care with your voice because you are sensible.

I love this one! It's so freaking epic and it really gets my blood flowing. Every single one of them showed out this time. So good. Also, nice tangents. 😂😂😂

Along with so many others, I really appreciate what you bring, Peter. I've always loved music and it's always made me sad that I never felt I had any real understanding. After failing miserably throughout school to grasp what seemed the basics (can't read music - can't interpret the little dots on lines, can't play anything or identify a note... you get the picture) I felt that I was obviously musically illiterate and not part of that world that could really appreciate it in any depth. I'm a huge acapella fan and had just heard Voiceplay for the first time (My Mother Told Me) and then discovered your channel and found that your breakdown made a lightbulb go off in my head. I don't know how you do it - but in a warm. welcoming way you hit the balance between being thorough but understandable. Loving the accessible without being patronising way you talk us through each video. I've actually found that the more I watch, the more I'm understanding and I feel great when I can listen to something I come across and identify a technique you've talked about in another video, or even the odd note! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you, from a middle-aged Brit who is finally not feeling stupid in her music appreciation!

Woah! I’m adding this to the growing list of videos I HAVE to listen and watch as soon as possible straight thru. Finding some diamonds thru your show… again, thanks!

Have been anticipating your reaction to this, and wasn't disappointed! I think the surprise for me (well, besides J. None's rap - no one expects that!) was how gritty and raw Cesar sounded. We're so used to hearing him softer, kind of breathy, but he really gave Eli a run for his money with how much rougher he sounded. Of course, now we'll be expecting that from him in the future, and it'll probably be a while before we get it again.

I happened to come across Geoff a few weeks ago. I left a couple of messages trying to get you to check him out. Didn't here anything back from you, but here we are. I watched him do several solos as well. The Sound of Silence where he sung all parts and mixed them, and other songs he did the same thing with. Truly amazing dude.

❤I sing this killer song all day at the work😅This version is really really good 👌👌👌🎶 🤩It's always difficult to pick something, sure Eli's part 🤘💋

Sooo much fun to watch you & learn about music, as always! Thanks 🤓

crazy video geoff actually ended on a B0 and not a B1, and that F#1 in the beginning was just a really thick subharmonic, although its difficult to tell the timbre through everything else

They absolutely killed it with this one, like when I first saw this on their Patreon I was speechless...just everything about this is perfect. That B0 was so clean, I honestly question every day if Geoff is actually human because of his insane voice🤣But he did such a great job in this one. And everyone else was amazing too, all of them shined in this one. I am so glad that this exists, I have been listening to it basically every day since it came out. Thank you so much for the great reaction/analysis as always friend!❤

Was waiting for this one. There is so much going on and every one of them excels. The dive into geoffs side is always fascinating.

Morning Voice... love it

The song is OG made by Miracle of sound, I think you would enjoy some of his stuff. He mostly makes songs about Video game. Maybe not a Reaction type of stuff for you but on your own time I think you would enjoy them.

Ok bro! I didn’t know who voiceplay was before I heard this song! Geoff and Eli my god! Than just your speaking voice is INSANE!

I indeed watch for the analysis. Love it.

We always love your technological stuff.

man this is a great analysis. this has gotta be my top 3 voiceplay arrangements. thanks for what you do man!

Thank you for the R&A Peter. It was entertaining and I did learn things.

Was waiting for this reaction! 🙌 This cover of theirs was just as amazing as I expected. They just keep topping themselves.

I always thoroughly enjoy your breakdowns of these videos

19:38 it’s essentially part of the video where J enters (I guess a tavern?) with the boys and with a door effect that’s not produced by any of the voices.

Love the sustained B-0 sub

I heard this a couple of days ago and had it on replay! Thanks for a fantastic impression/review!

Morning voice: the friend of baritones trying to be basses everywhere. Me, occasionally: "alright, I've been awake 15 minutes and horked up whatever that was sitting on my vocal folds. Lemme crank out my one good Eb2 for the day."

Another fantastic breakdown Peter, awesome song & talent from Voice Play as per usual, glad your second bout of Rona wasn't too bad for you. looking forward to future videos. keep up the great work, reaction & music wise

These guys are definitely some of the great musical minds and talent of our generation and your video breakdowns are so technically accurate and informative. You definitely add value to videos.

Thank you for this great reaction nd analysis. You always say something that helps me appreciate the music more!

This was excellent! I SO enjoyed it!!

In my opinion there's no singers more incredible than ones who can do both extremely high and low notes, because not everyone can go extremely high or extremely low in singing

Outstanding! Incredible version.

Finally!!! I’ve been waiting since the original video dropped for you to upload your analysis. As always, love your videos and keep ‘em coming.

I love it....I have my keyboard here.....set really low...because...Geoff...LOL

Their harmonies give me life.