The drums are all Layne, their beatboxer. He's next-level talented.

If you appreciate arrangements that respect the originals, yet put a special spin on the songs; performances that make work together creativity, humour and skills; next level emotion carrying, voice acting, continuous interaction and a perfect integration of all the elements, well, you got your Paradise. 🙂 It doesn't really matter which song you choose to examine. These things are Voiceplay's trademark. And when you'll watch some of their old LIVE performance videos, you'll see that it just shows off there too. 🙂 You're in for an enchanting, exciting - no, EXHILARATING - journey with these guys. 🙂 Anyway... A few informations, so to say: - Geoff's name is pronounced "Jeff" 🙂. - Yes, the guy in the middle is Omar Cardona, the featured guest. As others pointed out, they use to put the guest in the middle... But not always. For example, in their cover of Metallica's "Nothing else matters" the featured artist is J None, ad he is the second from left. Some of us, me included, like to think that this happened because he still is "an actual element of the group". The same applies to other videos. 🙂 - If you want to try their "epic" side, "Hoist the colours" (from Pirates of the Caribbeans 3), "My mother told me" (from both the tv series "Vikings" AND Assassins Creed V - Valhalla), "Valhalla calling" (originally by Miracle of sound, who gave their version "10 raised alehorns out of 10" for the most creative cover of his song)... And more. - If you want to see their melodic-sentimental side at work, try either one among these: Radiohead's "Creep", "I can't help falling in love", "True colours", "I can't make you love me" (which had many watchers, including reactors, shed more than one tear...). - If you want to hear Omar again, you can try "The Dragonborn comes - Skyrim". IMHO, a fantastic arrangement 🙂. - Want their fun side? Their, and I quote, "ridiculous version" of "Drunken Sailor", Disney's "We don't talk about Bruno", "You're a mean one, mr. Grinch", "In the hall of the Mountain King", "Christmas don't be late (the Chipmunks song)", as an example. But their live performances as well... 😉 - A video that puts together "fairy tale", cuteness, and is somehow weird? "Golden hour". 😁 - Or else... Pick ANY of their videos. There's so much in them, musically, arrangement-wise, in harmonies and more. You just can't miss. 😅 Love your ways of reacting and analysing the songs in several aspects. I learn something every time, which is what I watch reactions for. 🙂 See you next time!

Glad to see you enjoying Voiceplay. They cover a wide variety of song styles. I look forward to you discovering more of them.

I noticed you used my short as an example of Geoff's subharmonics. A lot of my shorts and videos are big spoilers for you reactors since they contain music video clips, but I have made "reactor safe" playlists on my channel that don't contain any music video clips if you are interested in watching others. ❤

Oooh, this rabbit hole is very deep!!! You are going to have a fantastic time because they embrace each genre with everything they have! 🌹🕊

This is one of my favorite Voiceplay productions. Glad you found them and we found you!

Theyre not called the theatre kids of a capella for nothin 😂💜💜

Really enjoying and appreciating your reactions and analyses. VoicePlay really are a special group; so creative and original, and their arrangements are nothing short of brilliant. They are so gifted at staying true to the heart of the song- whatever it is- and yet putting their own spin on it so that it becomes something new and separate from the original. They truly don't believe in covering a song unless they can bring something new to the interpretation of it. It's an utterly brilliant balance that they strike, and the reason why they can do insane things like dropping a trap beat into a piece of classical music and make it not only work, but work incredibly well. I can't wait to see where you go next on your VoicePlay journey; I am here for it!

Voiceplay is independent and do all production, staging, lighting, arrangements themselves. They are very theatrical in their videos with costumes and makeup that is fantastic. Whatever you choose, you won't be disappointed. Have fun 😊

Yay! Good choice, this is a great one! Oh, and it's pronounced "Jeff." Last name "Cass-tel-loo-chee." And congrats on topping 1000k subscribers! (Told ya!)

Can't remember if I posted this. But either way, Voiceplay is: Layne Stein, (probably unnecessary to mention, but it's said like "Lain") their beatboxer, to the right of the trunk. Sometimes he sings, and it's always a treat to hear his voice. He also has another talent I won't spoil for you. J. None. Currently on leave, singing for the Naval Choir, but stull often sings with VP. Geoff Castellucci (said Jeff "Cass-tel-loo-chee) J like Junior. Eli Jacobsen (pronounced El-ee, NOT E-lie! Rhymes with "Jelly.") The bald fellow with the rock god voice. Cesar De La Rosa, their newest member Is not in this one. This was before he joined. There are several different line-ups to Voiceplay as members have changed over the last 20 years. Their guest here is Omar Cardona, on the couch, an amazingly talented young man who was on "The Voice" and should have won.

The drums are really Layne the Beatboxer/Vocal Percussionist, there us debate if he's still human or just swallowed the alien invasion that didn't happen. He also has a sweet singing voice. Most of the time they put their features in the middle, but not always. Enjoyed your reaction, looking forward to your next one 😊

Yes, that is Omar in the middle! This was his first feature with the group. Both he and his brother EJ Cardona have done several videos with VP. EJ is a member of the vocal group Voctave. Omar was recently a finalist on the US tv show The Voice and is roommates with VP’s current baritone, Cesar.

Welcome to Voice Play!!

I forgot how much I loved there cover of this song, it is so good!! I just love how they always make songs their own and put their own spin to it. It always makes me appreciate the song more than I did. Some more recommendations that I have from them is "Nothing Else Matters", "Golden Hour", and "If I Were a Rich Man/Girl". All of those are some of my favorites and are just amazing covers. Also i think I remember you saying that you are open to suggetions for different artists, some suggetions I have are The Bass Gang, Home Free, Casper Fox and Marwan Ayman. All of these artist are acapella artists but are so amazing in their own ways. Thank you for another amazing reaction!!❤

Geoff has said "why do something that someone else has already done?" They always pay homage to the original but never do a cookie cutter version. Left to right, Geoff (Jeff), Eli (ellie, short for Eliezer) Jacobson brilliant tenor, Omar (featured artist is almost always in the middle), J None (with them from 2018 to 2020, joined the US Navy and is singing with them), Layne Stein, beatboxer and baritone. If there is ever any instrument in their covers, it is always visible. They don't try to hide it. They had a high tenor with them from the beginning who left for personal reasons in 2020. You will see Earl in older pieces. You saw J None's replacement in Hellfire, on the far right. I know you have a list of suggestions for them, so I won't add any more. But be watching, they should have a new one out in a couple of weeks.

Welcome to the world of fun and harmonies.

Great comments and insights. If you become a VP patron, you'll get the behind the scenes interaction with the group where they share things like the composition / arrangement. For their next release "not saying..." they allowed the Patrons to hear each part of the song individually emphasized, so we could hear Layne's entire part, Geoff's entire part, Eli's part, etc. It was amazing listening to a release of the song with each member of the group having their own version showcasing their part throughout the song. As you get to know them, you'll find that if they include any instrument or something that isn't voice produced, they will show it to you in the video. So, be assured that there is no hidden drum set. Jump into Valhalla Calling or Nothing Else Matters next. Enjoy the ride!

I recommended this song to you when you said you like funky. I hope this one was funky enough for you. 😅 They truly are so creative in everything they do. They really aren’t just covers, they are all masterpieces. Yes, Omar Cardona was the one in the middle and he is amazing! I really enjoyed watching you enjoy my favorite group. Looking forward to the next one ❤

I really enjoy your reactions and your analysis. I don’t have any musical training and I have learned so much from reactors like you. Every musical professional who reacts brings in a new outlook that really helps people like me appreciate the music even that much more. VoicePlay are known as the kings of Halloween. Every year they put out a Halloween or spooky season theme. It isn’t always specifically pumpkins and witches, but it usually has some sort of supernatural or spooky feeling. I’m pretty sure that this was their 2020 Halloween offering. I am not a big fan of rap but J has rapped in a few of their pieces and it always seems to fit. One of my favorites with Omar is one of the first videos I saw from them, Carry on Wayward Son. Layne does indeed do the percussion , but occasionally Geoff will back him up and in the recent mini,Eli (bald tenor) performed Layne’s famous drop sound. It sounds just like a water drop. Originally the group was made up of four or five male members. Around 2010 they rebranded as VoicePlay with five permanent members. Their original high tenor, Earl, left about 2020. That position was never filled and Eli, who joined around 2010, started taking the higher tenor parts. The rest of the changes were in the baritone slot. Their original beatboxer Scott Porter left in 2010 and Layne switched from the baritone spot to fill that. At that time they brought in Tony Wakim who stayed with them until 2017. When Tony left, J None Joined and remained until 2021 when the US Navy recruited him to sing for them. At that point in time they brought in Cesar de la Rosa who who is currently the baritenor. (He and Omar are besties and have been roomies.). They fill the empty slot with a variety of guest artists, many of whom return for repeat performances. Among those who have made multiple appearances are Omar, Rachel Potter, Adriana Arellano, Jose Rosario Junior, and recently Anthony Gargiula .

Just subscribed! Waiting for more VP reactions. Geoff (pronounced like [jeff:]) and all the others are awsome. They chose this song during the p.nd.m.c because of the line "...wash your face and hands..." 😂 The same group with Omar as featured guest did "The Dragonborn Comes" - a song from a video game. There they go fully theatric. And even sing in the "language" of Skyrim (the vid game). Gamers went completely bonkers while listening. YOU will love it because great singers doing incredible stuff... loved your reaction btw. 🎉❤

Told you this one was 'funky'. I just love it. Always end up bopping around the kitchen when I play this one. More with amazing beatboxing that they do are Disney's "Friends on the Other Side" and Imagine Dragon's "Enemy". Oooo... and "Seven Nation Army" by White Stripes! Much more creative 'percussion' than the White Stripes original! It's the third in their 'post-apocalyptic' style video, so you might want to watch their covers of "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons and then Aerosmith's "Dream On" before "Seven Nation Army". Again - THANKS for the reaction! You point out several thoughts on the cover that I enjoyed. Also - beginning my journey through your playlists! I've liked what I've seen so far. Learning of a new artist or two.

I love VoicePlay and really enjoyed your reaction/analysis!

Yes Voiceplay has some nice artist in it and some nice guest artists as well Yes that was Omar in the center he shows up in multiple of there videos. Voiceplay left to right Geoff (pronounced Jeff) Castaluchi the bass singer with a huge range Eli (pronounced Ellie) Jacobson- Tenor J. None (has left the group for navy but is in a lot of there newer videos as a guest) Rap Layne Stein (beat box and percussion and sometimes violin) they do multi track most of there videos but yes every thing is voice in 95%+ of there videos they occasionally do violin they have one song with Boomwackers. the group is 4-5 members with a guest most of the time to fill out special parts. In your first video the newest member Cesar de la Rosa was there and they had J None as a guest. (Hellfire) as for what to pick from them well they have a huge group of songs aand are currently doing about 1 a month with shorts as well. I think there is only one or two that i do not like. My recomendation is to go through there history to find one that fits your channel. (they have a ton of seasonal as well)

I am a total PentaFryPlayer with some Voctave & Straight No Chaser thrown in! The top 3 a capella groups - Voice Play, Home Free and Pentatonix - are amazing! A bunch of solo vocalists who come together to create harmonic magic! Each has their own flair, but sometimes guest in each other's videos. I hardly listen to anything else anymore (except for some Dan Vasc, yessir!) unless it's 60s & 70s stuff... Music before auto tune. I've loved your reactions to Voice Play and just subbed in hopes of more a capella reactions! 💖

Geoff is pronounced (Jeff). His bass is so buttery smooth. In every song that they cover, they pay homage to the original and look for what they can add to make it better. Enjoy your ride down the VoicePlay and Geoff Castellucci rabbit hole.

Oh cool, so nice you grapped the next wonderful arrangement of VoicePlay. Wow, your growl was really good. The complete drumkit including adorable singing voice and always incredible ideas is Layne ;-) Yes, usually Voiceplay puts the featured artist in the middle and let him shine.

Love your reaction. Thank you! More please.

Great reaction. My choices to listen to for Voiceplay is, Wicked Medley, Nothing Else Matters and Hoist The Colors

Great reaction- I am so glad I subscribed to your channel!

Another great vid - I really love hearing your thoughts on these legends

VoicePlay lives up to their name; they're always playing in some way; either with the arrangement, the production, their vocals, or their goofy humor. You really nailed how skillful and thoughtful they are at covering a song. It's always a refreshed version.

Came for VoicePlay and subbed for you. Looking forward to more a cappella reactions!

You can always check on credits and find out some details about the videos by clicking under the video. They always give credit where it’s due, and sometimes make funny comments. One thing you could find out about this video is that someone else wrote J’s rap. The same guy wrote the rap in Valhalla Calling. He is a member of another terrific acapella group, Straight No Chaser. They might be fun for you to react to sometime, but if you do be sure to get one that says Official Video on their channel. They encourage “Chasers” to record and post their concerts, so there are probable thousands of videos of them out there. But unfortunately the sound isn’t always the best.

Geoff's name is pronounced as Jeff, just so you know. And Eli's name is short for Eliezer and is pronounced as Ellie. Layne the beatboxer is said like lane. And yes it's his voice. The black guy doing the rap is J.None who left the group in 2021 to sing with the US Navy, but keeps coming back when on leave. Omar is the baby faced guy in the foreground.

Awesome reaction 🎉❤

VoicePlay will not cover a song if they don't think they can bring something new to it, yet they are always respetful to the original first and foremost. Geoff, just pronounced Jeff, and Layne, the beatboxer have done most of VP's arrangements. Eli, the bald rock tenor has been adding to the arrangement pool more lately as well. They all have a good ear for it, and they are so original, yet so true to the sound of the group. Again, I love your enthusiasm. Your love of the music really comes through, and I appreciate that. I won't make a suggestion on what you should watch next, because my suggestion is always everything. Watch everything. 🤣 So whatever you have coming next, I know I'll enjoy.

You always get what you see. If they use an instrument or their bodies (clap, stomp, snap etc) to create something, they will show it : )

"Superstition" is one of my all time favorite Voiceplay videos; maybe my top five and at least top ten.

Wonderful reaction! ❤

If you want to be REALLY surprised, try to watch Valhala Calling. We'll talk later.

If you think there was humor here, go check their cover of The Lion Sleeps Tonight. 😊

Epic cover love voiceplay great reaction. If you want to see some other epic covers of theirs try Valhalla calling or nothing else matters. G'day from Australia.

Name pronounced Jeff😊. And the one is Elle not Eli😅. I’m sure you have received others that gave pronunciation help. Love your reaction. Subscribed because of your insights.

That's Layne's beatboxing. Omar was on the sofa. You got it right. I'm on my way to see what you did with Hellfire. If you want a lighter touch, try VoicePlay's "In the Hall of the Mountain King" or perhaps "Drunken Sailor" or their newest "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

Great reaction! If you want something completely different and silly, try What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor. Or if you want something that has broken many reactors, do Hoist the Colors. Hmmmm... non-pirate... Do Nothing Else Matters or Queen in 5 Minutes.

Loved your insights! And yeah, those little things they do in the background (like the swell) make all the difference. Their arrangements are what make them my favorite group. Well that, and their fun, silly personalities.. and oh yeah, the stunning vocals. 😂 I love watching someone new getting to know VoicePlay and getting swept away like I did! ❤

I've not a fan of rap either, really, though I appreciate the art. But my favorite rap songs are all from the 80s, or 90s. "Parents Just Don't Understand" and other DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith) era stuff. But I love it when J. None raps! LOVE IT! Oh! That reminds me, if you decide to look into Home Free, another FABULOUS A Cappella group, I know I recommend "Man of Constant Sorrow" by them, but other good starters are "The Butts Medley" (sometimes called "The Butts Remix") and "Skull and Bones."

Great review!

Should check out Geoff’s channel too. He does his own stuff separate from voiceplay and has done some amazing covers

Check out Oogie Boogie song. Awesome!!

Geoff is pronounced as Jeff

Geoff prononce Jeff It s weird the way you say his name And it s a BeatBox they are NO INSTRUMENTS