JACK'S LAMENT - Geoff Castellucci | Vocal Coach Reacts

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BOO! It's spooooky season, and who better to celebrate with than Geoff Castellucci? Lisen to his take on Jack's Lament from "The Nightmare Before Christmas". In this video, I break down and analyze everything Geoff is doing vocally, musically, and artistically. Enjoy!
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@MiladyMacabre 11 месяцев назад

This was actually filmed in September, not in the middle of summer. Geoff and VoicePlay film almost every month, not very far in advance at all. With the exception of one set of pumpkins from the pumpkin stack, all of the pumpkins belong to Geoff. He loves Hallowe'en and always wants more pumpkins. Rick Underwood is responsible for the amazing makeup - even the palms of Geoff's hands! ("It's the little things" Rick told me). This was shot at PattyCake Productions. Kathy (Geoff's wife) added all the touches to the set and she and Geoff did the costuming. Kathy is also responsible for Zero. Geoff kept changing register to illustrate Jack's wild mood swings. You totally missed a lovely little hopeful scene by not playing the video to the end. Please do go back and watch it.

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Can't believe I missed it! Thanks so much

@barbarakennedy2667 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesingerGeoff and Kathy had their schedule for posting things delayed when their son brought covid home from the first days of school and they both caught it. They were sick for at least two weeks and couldn't produce anything.

@DravenGal 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger Yep! Number 1 rule of Voiceplay and Geoff videos...don't stop the video until the patrons roll! But excellent reaction anyway!

@marshayoung9387 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesingerthank you for another priceless reaction to Geoff. He puts out a solo cover about once a month, same with Voice Play. Even though there are some singers that can sing lower the difference is that Geoff is smoother & clearer. He said it's not about how low or high you can sing but about how good the sound is. At the end of this when the credits roll you will also see some of his designs he created ( as I was told ). Also it is sometimes in the beginning as in Riders in the sky. It will have his name in it. He is a man of many talents. Please put these solo covers by Geoff on your to do list.... Shenandoah & Sounds Of Silence. Geoff really knows how to reach deep down into your soul with this one.

@marshayoung9387 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesingerI forgot, Geoff's wife Kathy is his production manager & also for Voice Play. Kathy has so much input to offer them. Kathy doesn't get near enough cred for all she does. She is a true GEM. ❤

@DravenGal 11 месяцев назад

4:08 And we have the "Geoff's range eye-roll!"

@carinarodebak9419 11 месяцев назад

It's said it took Geoff and Kathy 4 days to set up, film and dismantle. Geoff is a meticulous planner and knows exactly what he wants when he start a project. It's pressure on PattyCake Production. VoicePlay videos, Geoff videos, PattyCakes's own videos and they produce for extern clients as well. The studio is owned jointly by Layne Stein of VoicePlay and Tony Wakim, former VP baritone. Some day listen to the VP Phantom of the Opera video. Tony is the Phantom.

@shilohauraable 11 месяцев назад

One of my favorite VP videos! Featuring Rachel Potter! Just Beautiful! ❤

@HannaGhost 11 месяцев назад

"I say freak of nature in the most respectful way" Love it. Also, your reactions are so good.

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I do a wide variety of reactions so please check out some of my others 🙌🏻

@HannaGhost 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger Oh, I'm on it. You need to check out the artist Ren. Honestly, just start with Money Game pt 3. Just came out. He's a modern bard.

@matt-dw 11 месяцев назад

Pieces like this really show that contrast is everything. At 4:06 he's only singing in the mid to upper-3rd octave but it sounds tenor-like due to all of the 1st and low-2nd octave singing we were hearing before.

@ronsbrat525 11 месяцев назад

Filmed last month, September. Voiceplay and Geoff usually releases their videos to Patreons 1-2 weeks before public. Voiceplay usually releases to the public once a month. Geoff every other month. However, they won't be releasing their new video until December. They will be extra busy in November singing with Chicago in Atlantic City NJ on the 17 & 18. Then filming their Christmas videos. Last year for Christmas Voiceplay did "Christmas Don't Be Late. The Chipmunk Song". Geoff did "White Christmas".

@ConnorSinclairCavin 7 месяцев назад

I call that effect at the end “the ghostly sway” as it always reminds me of spectral cloaks billowing and swaying on winds long dead, walking forth on beings long forgotten

@megantimmer8971 8 месяцев назад

The Headless Horseman is also a super fun Halloween song from Geoff!

@DravenGal 11 месяцев назад

This month Geoff also released himself reading "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow!" Creepiness in spades!

@iamsquatty 11 месяцев назад

Gotta love Geoffs Lament....er uh.... i mean... jacks lament 😉 hes just such an amazing and talented human bean 😊💜

@WelcomeApathy 11 месяцев назад

I have definitely called it Geoff's Lament completely accidentally, lol. He just made it so good!

@EtherealForever 11 месяцев назад

Great rendition - great reaction... I see you have not done a lot of Geoff or Voiceplay yet... My favourite Geoff song is "High and Dry" by Radiohead. Of course I also like "I see fire" by Ed Sheeren (Hobbit trilogy). As for Voiceplay... where to start! They cover all genres - my favourite being their Rock stuff (Nothing Else Matters - Metallica, In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins, Seven Nation Army - White Stripes, Dream On - Aerosmith, Carry on Wayward Son - Kansas, Creep - Radiohead), BUT, their Medleys are all amazing and very theatrical/fun - just take your pick, their pirate / viking songs are awesome and then they are, of course, Kings of Halloween. They also do fabulous minis/shorts. So we can confidently tell you that Geoff can belt high as he did this in the Peaches mini (Jack Black - Mario). Their latest short (The Time Warp - Rocky Horror) is taking off like a glitter rocket too 😁.

@billparrish4385 11 месяцев назад

9:14 So "...can SCREAM like I can..." that high note is what, a C#5? And that sounds like a high mix, right? Not fully head, certainly not falsetto. He's dragging some thickness and weight up there into that note, along with a little rasp. Just incredible.

@tonifinley4872 11 месяцев назад

I thought it was a C5, but I am not sure. Super impressive either way!

@EchoBroski 11 месяцев назад

“Cant sing a subharmonic” performs a perfect G#1 sub lmao

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

You’re too kind 🙂

@janeteitsworth8824 11 месяцев назад

Great reaction to a phenomenal cover

@rmdewberry2482 11 месяцев назад

I think Geoff really captures Jack's all-over-the-place emotions. Stunning work! Fun analysis.

@Broomrider1492 11 месяцев назад

Rules of watching and listening to VoicePlay and Geoff. Headphones are required and you must watch the video to the very end of the credits or you will sometimes miss a fun nugget at the end.

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

So true! I will make sure I do that for next time, thanks!

@thekeeperwithskills1025 10 месяцев назад

Geoff’s cover of I See Fire is a favourite of mine - worth checking out Showcases amazing range again and the arrangement is great

@chih-chaoyang5290 11 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed your reaction and analysis!! Geoff put so much effort to his music and videos, and I always enjoy in depth analysis like yours to his works. Great job Nick!

@quincymccourt8422 10 дней назад

i looked away for a SECOND when you hit that subharmonic and i was like excuse tf out of me??

@nickhiggsthesinger 10 дней назад

😂😂😂 thank you

@hollyryalsgrubb1273 10 месяцев назад

I am continually enjoying your reactions to Geoff. Your...'shake my head'.... as do we all.

@nickhiggsthesinger 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@Lynn_M867 11 месяцев назад

Hey Nick, great reaction. To me this piece is not only a good display of Geoff’s range, but an amazing showcase of his agility in his range. The transitions are just so good. I am also glad you acknowledged the time and work Geoff puts into his vocals. To give a couple of examples, I understand that Geoff was in his recording studio recording for five hours when Voiceplay did “Valhalla Calling”. When Geoff recorded his version of Elvis’ “Way Do

@Lynn_M867 11 месяцев назад

Oops hit send without realizing it. Anyway, in His cover of “Way Down” Geoff took something like 80 attempts to hit the last note.

@Traci2000 11 месяцев назад

This piece was magical! It went straight to the top of my Halloween playlist! Lovely reaction! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻😈

@bryansolomon-puertas4260 11 месяцев назад

Add Voctave to your list of a capella groups to check out. They are a larger group, 8 people I think. The wall of sound they can output is very good. Start with Disney Princess Medley.

@karenponchak5304 11 месяцев назад

11 people, actually

@christinamoxon 11 месяцев назад

Yes, if Nick hasn't seen Disney Princess Medley by Voctave then I second that recommendation. He'd have fun analysing that one. So many beautiful voices.

@daventunes3822 11 месяцев назад

Their Christmas songs are fantastic too.

@christinestromberg4057 11 месяцев назад

Geoff produces all the music on his videos using either the piano or his keyboard with plug ins. He's so talented and imaginative He doesn't do voiceovers, (Eli from VoiePLay does however.) He has recorded several poems and short stories though. And no this wasn't done months ago. He creates a new one every month - except last month when he had a bout of Covid. He has to do the research, then the arrangement, then sing all the parts, film all the parts, then edit it all together before sending it off for the final mix. He does that every month. Patrons get to see an early release, slightly unfinished, to make comments about it, choose the thumbnail pic, and so on. Usually about a week before the full release.

@Badger77722 11 месяцев назад

According to Peter Barber's analysis, Geoff's range in this video goes from E1 (subharmonic) to C5 (tenor high C), and includes an extended F1 (last note) in chest voice. BTW, Geoff can also whistle - see Ghost Riders In the Sky!

@TorenRenee 11 месяцев назад

And he can play harmonica!

@rhov-anion 11 месяцев назад

@@TorenReneeAnd makes a mean pickle sandwich. And he's artistically creative with carving pumpkins.

@gregorynilsson7140 10 месяцев назад

In other interviews, Geoff has insisted that the E1 is not sub-harmonic, but is actually at the low end of his chest voice range.

@Sousa_TM 11 месяцев назад

Your subharmonic sounded great! What do you mean you can't do it?

@gundulamayer0808 11 месяцев назад

I really love your eye and ear for details, when reacting to Geoff and/or Voiceplay ... despite I still miss your wonderful profi headset ;-)

@totoro123 11 месяцев назад

Love your expressions of disbelief 😂 🎃

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Hahaha thank you! I promise they are genuine 😂

@EthanDrewMusic 6 месяцев назад

"He does the AHHHHHHHH subharmonic singing, which I really can't do" *Proceeds to sing a strong F1 subharmonic just prior to saying he can't do it* Brother, you need to make an appearance on my podcast!

@karenzak6627 11 месяцев назад

Great reaction for another amazing Geoff production! Thank you!

@thomasfarr7934 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@amberfuchscia709 11 месяцев назад

Interesting, fun reaction/analysis. Thank you.

@Randerson2409 11 месяцев назад

I am altogether far too proud of myself for recognising the switch to 6/8 time before Nick told us. Been years since I learned any music theory, so feeling happy at least something stuck lol

@devonvergiels5185 11 месяцев назад

Don't forget Danny Elfman's lyrics and music! And his original phenomenal rendition. Love Danny. Geoff is wonderful.

@karingreen396 11 месяцев назад

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

@abrahamsanchez424 11 месяцев назад

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@js_musicmedia8981 11 месяцев назад

I dunno, your subs are pretty nice too bro

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Aw thanks :)

@karinwolf9639 11 месяцев назад

If you count 1-2-3...it's a slow waltz, no? Austrian here... so my perspective is a little narrow maybe!?😅😂 Milaydy Macabre already told you: you missed the end. 😢 perfect reaction anyway, thanks!🎉❤

@georgehoeflinger1400 11 месяцев назад

Please play the outros. There is more you chopped off.

@obliviousrebass4424 11 месяцев назад

geoff has a really low chest range so he rarly dipped into subharmonics in this song.

@karenponchak5304 11 месяцев назад

No actual head voice. Chest, subharmonic, and chest belt/mix. His break is, in his words, "um, higher".

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, I said head voice not really meaning true head voice, that’s why I made the correction in the video 🙂

@marshayoung9387 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesingerGeoff & Voice Play don't do horror. They love to keep it light & somewhat funny as In The Hall Of The Mountain King. They love to play with their expressions & are so fun to watch. So never take your eyes off these guys. I must say that you are the only reactor that watches very intently. Thank you for that.

@ilonadever8249 11 месяцев назад

Geoff, being Geoff, wanted a hopeful ending which did not exist in the song. Hence the outro where he experiences snow. He sees it, looks up, touches it, then a hint of a smile. Wonderful! His attention to detail is amazing. Before the dog comes in (his wife, Kathy, on a green screen), he pats the side of his leg, just as in the movie, to call Zero.

@veronicathunander4579 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kevinjohnson2999 11 месяцев назад

Concern: There are not enough Voiceplay & Geoff Castellucci videos! I will not be one of those people that complain without offering a helpful solution. I would reccommend from Voiceplay Vahalla Calling, Nothing Else Matters, We Dont Talk About Bruno and the Wicked Medley. From Mr Geoff I would say The Sound of Silence, I See Fire and Far Over the Misty Mountans Cold (similar to I see fire, but sections almost feel like a gregorian chant). There are more from them and my kids (and I) enjoy the medleys quite a bit. 2nd Concern: Only 1 airpod?! You may have picked up on this in going back through and listening with over the ear headphones but they do a decent amount of left and right channel sounds, so you may be missing out on an interesting element.

@SuperDi_ 11 месяцев назад

5:47 hey don't knock yourself on your subs. According to my pitch analyzer that was a clean F1 subharmonic.

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Really?! 😂 Amazing. I have zero control over it but I tried

@maloxi1472 5 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger Seriously, that was impressive. You also have a lot of resonance in your lower chest register (down to about D2/C#2), which partly explains why you could produce such a clear F1 sub. You have a great baritone voice and could easily sing bass in a conventional acapella setting. I guess you aren't a vocal coach for nothing 😉

@tonifinley4872 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your mini-rant about all the work that artists put into developing their talent. I often think that when I read comments like "Save some talent for the rest of us" and want to tell the commenter to get to work developing their own talent. After all, talent isn't like pie; there's not a finite amount of it in the world.

@nightthornkvala94132 10 месяцев назад

Geoff and VP have done maybe half-a-dozen songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas and those are my VoicePlay favorites. And please check out their video for Golden Hour. They do that headless thing there too. And it's always nice to see Kathy Castellucci in front of the camera.

@sophiemariepauline 11 месяцев назад

I was looking forward to this one! 🥳🎉

@johndeeregreen4592 11 месяцев назад

Yes! I was hoping you would get to this one!

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

Yess!! I got so many comments about it so I HAD to record it. Any other recommendations?

@johndeeregreen4592 11 месяцев назад

@@nickhiggsthesinger, I would suggest Geoff's cover of "I See Fire".

@bryansolomon-puertas4260 11 месяцев назад

Norte Dame Medley by the barbershop group The Ringmasters.

@bryansolomon-puertas4260 11 месяцев назад

Ghost Love Score by Nightwish.

@bryansolomon-puertas4260 11 месяцев назад

Awakening by Unleash The Archers.

@matthamilton356 11 месяцев назад

This is my second video I've watched of yours. But I've taken a look into your library and noticed you haven't given Home Free a try yet. I highly recommend you do.

@nickhiggsthesinger 11 месяцев назад

I’m filing tomorrow so I will do a few!😍

@Marija484 11 месяцев назад

👏👏👏👏parabénnnsss...💖⚘️💖⚘️⚘️⚘️

@UltimateGamerCC 11 месяцев назад

you could say Geoff is a JACK of all trades, XD

@DTA-Music 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU for your insightful commentary about 'talent.' Which, yes, no doubt Geoff and his colleagues do have in spades, but what they share with us in these incredible artistic works is _at least_ as much a product of hard-earned skill and experience. (I realized recently, though--I believe when the subject came up in another reactor's video--that some folks don't actually understand the distinction and/or the definition of the word.)

@ShadowKaiserin День назад

"Stop being so good, Geoff, I can't handle it!" Speaking for all of us, Nick.

@resturz 11 месяцев назад

Of all the vocal professional reactions I watch, I learn the most from yours. My compliments.

@caidanbevacqua600 10 месяцев назад

... And clap pushups

@TorenRenee 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for another great reaction to Geoff!

@bjspeck4337 11 месяцев назад

I heard a waltz on that.

@TacetPotentia 11 месяцев назад

I'm always wondering, if a reactor mentions Geoff's mouth shape while singing: How do you know what mouth shape he's using when singing, as you can see him mouthing to a pre-recorded song only?

@christinamoxon 11 месяцев назад

Most of them sing as they would in the recording anyway - I know VoicePlay have said they do. It looks more realistic so they simply sing it rather than 'mouth' it. And then dub over it.