Given how often the Wellerman has already been covered by who knows how many artists/bands/TikTok amateurs, Voiceplay always finds a way to make their version unique
They packed a lot of talent, fun, musicality, and vocal excellence into this "biggie". It's one of my favorites from their mini-esqe portfolio. I think Cesar was making storm sounds after bonking Layne on the head...though I suppose that could have been someone else.
And again I hit enter instead of shift+enter. I wouldn't mind if you decided to react to the minis but if you do, I recommend doing multiples in one video instead of a single video for just one mini. Not that you probably couldn't find stuff to talk about for more than 5 minutes but I get more enjoyment out of your longer videos.
If you do decide you want to check out more of VP’s minis (which you should 😉) there’s a super simple way to get out of the shorts format and into the regular video format on RU-vid. You just go to the url of the video, replace the word “shorts” with the word “watch” and then hit enter. It’ll turn the short into a regular, pausable, rewindable RU-vid video!
oh that's a great solution! I was going to suggest that he watch them through the patron early release links - those are in the standard watch format rather than the short format
I have been so obsessed with this since it came out, they just did a great job with it. Like everything about it is perfect, honestly they can never disappoint me they are just the best. I would definitely like to see you do some reactions to some minis because I would like to hear your opinions on them. Thank you for the great reaction as always friend💜
More Please!! I'd love to hear more of the minis. Many reactors are bunching them in groups, which is great! They have some AWESOME minis, which actually really ticks me off sometimes that they are not full length. 😂
I know this is gonna be WEEKS cus the video isn’t really released yet- and then you have to release yours. But the new Voiceplay Video is just *chefs kiss* and… yeah you are gonna wanting to sit or lay down for it 🤣
I LOVE this one--it's my very favorite of their short-type releases. It's not just that the BGVs change every verse, but the chorus changes subtly every time, too. They did SO MUCH STUFF here, and I missed some of it until I watched this video. Cesar always Goes For It in these, and I love it so much. I hadn't thought about how bright his tone still was as he sang lower. There's always a lot of (justified!) talk about how high Eli in particular can pull his chest voice, but there should be some love for the ability to keep one's voice bright and clear when descending toward the low end, so thank you! Mortius, this was so much fun to watch! I mostly watch VP and Home Free reactions, and I am always excited when I see you've done one, because I know that even if it isn't your new favorite thing in the world, I will still end up leaving both with a deeper appreciation of the song and also feeling uplifted! I've seen others commenting on how to make the shorts play like regular videos, and if you decide you're up for that, I will absolutely be here for your reactions!
You had the same physical reaction to Geoff's solo line that I did. How can anyone listen to this and not want to get up and move? Except you have to watch to see all the shenanigans, the props, etc. Eli has a map, Geoff a tankard, Anthony a lantern, Layne with the crazy eyeball, and Cesar with the glasses, earring, and hook. They always look like they have fun with the lighthearted songs but this one seems especially fun. I do hope you react to a collection of minis.
I've heard Wellerman by other artists and was not impressed. Making it fun was such a good choice. I highly recommend doing reactions to two or three minis at a time. Maybe same featured artist or similar theme.
You can tell they had so much fun with this one. I wouldn't mind knowing how many times Cesar got to hit Layne without cracking up. Eli was just pure evil with that final laugh. So loved it. You should definitely do more minis (3-4 at a time) talk with Huldra Draco she commented on a different reactor about how to change them so you can rewind them and play them like regular videos. Can't remember what she said to do at the moment
I don't know if you saw this tip on Jennifer Glatzhofer's recent reaction to VP minis, but anyway: if you left-click and "open in a new window" the RU-vid short will act like a longer form legacy video, so you can go pause and go back.
Awesome reaction as always Mortius. This is one of my favorites. It's so upbeat and fun. By the way.... Geoff Castellucci will be releasing his new video Saturday Aug 5th. He's in prison for crimes of passion. Voiceplay will probably be releasing their new video on Friday Aug 11th. What's better than 4 drunken sailors? 6 drunken sailors of course. Watch till the very end. They add a little surprise after a brief pause.
I literally got this recommended in after listening to their cover, and I was obsessing over Eli's belt at 1:35. First thing I hear on this video is you reacting just as giddy as me at that same belt :)
Hi Mortius. Can't wait to hear what you thought of the show. I saw a FB post that you met some fellow Home Fries, Kristi and her daughter, Marissa there. I've hung out with her at a couple shows, the latest being Tim's birthday bash in Nashville.
I really loved this take on the Wellerman. It was just so much fun! I think all of them were making ocean noises during Layne's section. If you watch, most of them were doing vocal and semi-percussive types of things.
Honestly, watching you totally geek out over this in the way that I did when I first saw it is SO much fun. I swear I've listened to this hundreds of times now, and every single time, I get goosebumps. It's incredible. I'd been hoping for a really good full a capella version after hearing the part that Home Free did, and I'm eternally glad that Voiceplay delivered because it's STUNNING. Add to that the incredible video and how fun it is, and I just.. GAH. I can't. LOL
I'm so glad i found your channel to see your reaction to this. I LOVE this version of Wellerman, but watching your reaction I saw all sorts of things I hadn't noticed before -- the notes that Geoff sang near the beginning, the gesture and sound Cesar made during Layne's solo (which somehow had escaped me after all these times of watching it -- how?!?), the details of the rhythm of the chest slaps. Your delight with all the various parts of the video that have always delighted me was so fun to watch. And by the way, you have an amazing voice too -- I was very impressed to hear you drop down to the bass line and hit some of Geoff's notes. Over all a terrific reaction video -- new subscriber. 😊
I too miss so many things until pointed out to me. One thing I noticed that drives me up a wall, though no one else seems to hear it, is at 2:06 when Anthony sings "Abili-A-ty" instead of just "Ability". ARRRGHHHH! lol
@@LoriPeace LOL!!! Like I said, I miss a lot of things. My text at the bottom AND the little research that I've done always say "Ability" and I trusted it. Just another 'misheard lyric' I guess. "A billy is an Australian term for a metal container used for boiling water, making tea or cooking over a fire123. It is a small can, tin or pot used on a campfire for boiling water/tea etc." With knowing the definition now, this makes perfect sense, along with the chorus of sugar, TEA, and rum. I may be 72 now but I've never lost my love of learning. Thank you for replying.
@@jalyc LOL Glad I was able to clear it up for you. 😊 And now you've taught me something -- I had no idea why it was a "billy"! And I've just turned 63, and love learning new things too. Thanks, new friend!
This song is so jaunty - best word for it. I’ve taken to playing it first thing every morning! I especially love Eli’s high swell on ‘all’ - it feels like riding a wave! All of it is great, but that’s my favorite part. Lots of next to favorite parts though!
LOVE your reaction. Sometime check out a visually fun oldie is Still Alive - Portal | VoicePlay | PartWork: Episode 5. LOTS going on in that one and it is not a shortie
I love this cover. It looks for all the world like they recorded this in an airport or bus terminal or something. I love Eli's note run. As for doing reactions to minis. I'll watch any reactions you do.
HOW TO WATCH SHORTS AS A NORMAL VIDEO: Replace the word "shorts" with "watch" in the URL and then hit Enter. Another option is to go to the Comments and click on a time stamp next to a comment which will also switch the video to the normal format. Now it's possible to rewind, etc.
If your interested in reacting to minis but think they are too short there is another reactor that does 3 minis to make 1 reaction video. Food for thought 😊😊😊😊
Yeah another day of mortius has been broken by the awesome people in VP. I like that he gets giddy when they do something way out in left field but another great reaction.🎉
Peaches is also a "Mini" that was long enough to have the rewind function like Wellerman. I'm sure you've overlistened to that like everybody else that knows about it though 😜
I won’t pretend to know everything about VP’s creative process, I could be wrong, but I do know it would be VERY difficult to get audio that crisp in an open mall like that
