That makes sense considering where he seems to be most comfortable, and where he seems to have the most agility in his voice. Down in the bass range, he is far less melodic. You can try it out yourself, the further away from your normal voice you get(both lower and higher) the less you can do with it, 'till you're barely able to do more than just getting a noise in that tone out.
@@okidoki7886 yes, he has the range of a tenor, but that’s not where he is comfortable with singing, when compared to his baritone range around middle c.
That last low note was an E1, same as in Oogie Boogie's song. As far as Geoff's solo work, yeah, the Headless Horseman deal is well done, but it's creepy (which is the idea). On a more light fun level, he covered Bare Necessities. He also has vids of himself reading Edgar Allan Poe.
I feel like you can take this fact to the bank and cash checks against it. I have decided that if you are not gobsmacked by the song he would not be happy with it, he must tinker with the arrangement until it practically pops out your eyeballs.
Geoff is a beast! I swear, he does it all! In Voiceplay's "Death of a Bachelor" he does the bass, harmony, and percussion! In their cover of "Love Yourself" he does the bass and percussion. His "Headless Horseman" and "Bear Necessities" are awesome too! He also has several narrations reading various works like "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." You can't go wrong with any Voiceplay or Geoff Castellucci song! Loved the reaction! Hope to see more from Voiceplay and Geoff.
"Is he a bass, baritone, or tenor!?" Yes. If I've understood his "How to sing very low" videos correctly, he's a natural baritone with a well-trained mix and head voice, and a zillion hours of practice at vocal fry and subharmonics to create the crazy low range. Subscribed, btw. I've watched many of your reactions now, and I've enjoyed all but one of them. :-)
BTW sir, he just came out with his version of Mele Kalikimaka, with a female trio (American Sirens), they do Bing Crosby and The Andrew's Sisters proud!
Hey Ken. Thanks for an amazing reaction - Geoff's work on this is without doubt exquisite. I really enjoyed your comments! I truly enjoyed their voiceplay medley on Little Mermaid, it was so much fun to watch and I think you will enjoy it as well. Already looking forward to your next reaction vid :)
Great reaction sir. Yes, he is certainly a singular talent. His version of Headless Horseman is awesome as well as Voiceplay's Disney Medley, Moana, Little Mermaid and Mr Grinch. Thanks for a great analysis!
@@KenLavigne Could I please ask you to check out another interpretation of "Mr Grinch"? Small Town Titans has an enjoyable take on it and I've not seen many reactions to it.
He's not a Bass He's not a Baritone He's not a Tenor ..He's a demon, sent to torture us by being perfect.. Besides that I also kept getting distracted by you! In a good way tho. I don't know why but you remind me so much of the actor Colin Firth!😂
Thank you for the reaction! Obviously haven’t seen it all yet but both you and Geoff never fail to impress! (Oh I subscribed lol) Also I suggest (even though it’s past Halloween) checking out his ‘Headless Horseman cover’. Another solo piece.
Yeah but Ken is referring to what his classification would be based on his ability and his comfort zone. Geoff himself has said that he considers himself a baritone with bass range. Not a true "basso profundo"
Venus 501, a subscriber to QoFyGang, added some background by the Beatles on the meaning of this song. It moved me, I lived through that time and I think it should be shared so you'll know where the beauty comes from . "During a concert in the US , before performing this song, Paul McCartney spoke on stage about the meaning of the song. After the show, during an interview, the meaning was further discussed: I had been doing poetry readings. I had been doing some in the last year or so because I’ve got a poetry book out called Blackbird Singing, and when I would read “Blackbird”, I would always try and think of some explanation to tell the people, ’cause there’s not a lot you can do except just read the poem, you know, you read 10 poems that takes about 10 minutes, almost. It’s like, you’ve got to, just, do a bit more than that. So, I was doing explanations, and I actually just remembered why I’d written “Blackbird”, you know, that I’d been, I was in Scotland playing on my guitar, and I remembered this whole idea of “you were only waiting for this moment to arise” was about, you know, the black people’s struggle in the southern states, and I was using the symbolism of a blackbird. It’s not really about a blackbird whose wings are broken, you know, it’s a bit more symbolic. Paul McCartney, Interview with KCRW’s Chris Douridas, 25 May 2002 So, basically, Blackbird was inspired by the racial tensions that exploded in the US on spring 1968 as a symbolic way to support the efforts of the Civil Rights Movement. McCartney underlined also that “bird” is a British slang often used for “girl”, which would make “blackbird” become “black girl”. This lexical escamotage combined with the events back in 1960s seem to refer to Rosa Parks, a black woman who, while on a bus, refused to give up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger, after the white section was filled; she later become “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement”. Anyway, this song is so deep and at the same time so metaphoric that it can be used as a song of freedom in any circumstances. It sings that even if your not free, if you live in darkness, if your wings are broken and your eyes sunken, you should always try to arise, fly and follow the light that even in the darkest night shines. Notably, Blackbird is one of the top ten most recorded covers of all time. I would like to present to you one of the best, in my opinion: the cover from Crosby, Still and Nash performed at Woodstock."'
I don’t why, but while I was watching your reaction, I could not help thinking about how much you remind me of Colin Firth ahaha. By the way, I appreciated this reaction much more than I expected to. You’re genuine and professional. Thank you for the entertainment! I’ll wait for your next one
Geoff's range is amazing. Like Tim Foust, 5 octave range MAY be cutting it short. The octaves, are just obstacles for these guys. High, Low, they surpass them all. Along with other A Cappella singers, but those two, right at the top of the list.
I’ve heard Tim do A0-A5, which is insane (and why he calls himself a tenor). The highest I’ve heard Geoff go is B4 (high for a baritone), but he used subs to hit B0 in Halo while Tim is only growls down that low.
Great review. I really recommend Voiceplay’s “Warriors.” They do bring a violin into the mix and I think it is just stunning. Gave me chills the first time I watched it and it has become a favorite of mine.
he is everything in between i haven't herd this song until now Geoff C and Tim F if they ever got together and just sang i thank the universe will stop expanding and a new age will start
I subscribe. Welcome to the world of Geoff Castellucci. Interesting that you question whether he’s a bass, baritone, or tenor. With an almost 5 octave chest range, he can go to the extreme bottom and then to the top of head notes seamlessly. Peter Barber will “die on the hill” that Geoff’s a bass. Geoff says he’s a low baritone who’s developed his deeper register. I’m in love with his rapid spirals thru the entire scale (both up & down). The smoothness of his voice is seductive.
I should wear a bib whenever I see and hear Geoff Castellucci. And I'm old enough, just about, to be his grandma! Between his voice and his face, he is, um, nonpareil. You could look it up.
I don't remember if I suggested that you check out Geoff Castellucci singing "Sixteen Tons". That was the first song I heard him sing. I came from the coal mining area. My grandfather was a coal miner. His job, in the later years of his life, was to operate a digging machine, which is the most dangerous because of gas and cave ins. I remember my grandmother was in constant terror of hearing the cave in bells. So the song caught my attention.
Omg I love your genuine honest reaction to this emotional song. Watching you react to that makes me relive the emotions from the first time I listened to it. Keep up the good work 👍
For whatever reason, when someone goes that deep; Avi Kaplan, Tim Foust...I call it flipping that pickle switch... New subscriber!!! Hi from upstate NY! Happy Turkey day! Sue
Story was, when Crosby, Stills, and Nash..went to England to maybe do some work for the Beatle's company Apple.....they heard this song by the Beatles, and did their OWN cover of it....should give it a listen....LOVE your reactions when you are surprised......great reactions to Geoff's Sub-harmonics in Oogie boogie...hehehh
Every time I stumbled across these videos I always want to find a vocal coach. I'm on T (sporadically) and have lost my old ability to sing, I want it back
I have read that T can adversely thicken the vocal cords if administered after the cords have developed and can induce difficulties in proper vocal fold adduction. I don't know exactly what to recommend as a quick fix primarily because I have never encountered that before. I can say that the journey back to vocal health is possible and it starts by being assessed to see if there is any physical or nerve damage to the cords or surrounding tissue. After a baseline is established a competent vocal coach or speech pathologist can set you up with some exercises to get you back. Keep smiling, and don't give up, the rewards of singing are immense!
Your expression at that first line is why I come here. Just unabashed surprise and awe and wonder. I could just be projecting, of course. Thanks for the great video!
Ken, you need to react to The Sound of Silence by Geoff Castelucci! It'll absolutely blow your mind! As well as Voiceplay's cover of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters. Geoff's arrangement. Just brilliant!
I definitely suggest Kidnap the Sandy Claws from Voice Play, there are some really fun vocal effects in that song from Geoff. Of course, it was a well done group piece.
