THE SOUND OF SILENCE | Bass Singer Cover | Geoff Castellucci
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- "The Sound of Silence" - Bass Singer Cover by Geoff Castellucci
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"The Sound of Silence" has been requested by you lovely folks so many times that I figured that I'd better get to it, so I did and here it is. I hope you like this version as much as I enjoyed creating it for you. Thanks for watching!
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Arranged, Produced, Performed, and Edited by Geoff Castellucci
Mix Engineer - Ed Boyer
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"The Sound of Silence" was originally recorded and released by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964. It was promptly ignored by mainstream radio until it became an unlikely hit in Florida of all places. The tune has been covered by all manner of artists but probably most notably by Disturbed, and now um... by me (wink wink, nudge nudge). Hugs, Y'all!
About Geoff Castellucci:
Hey ya'll - I'm Geoff Castellucci, a simple guy that likes to sing and make videos. On my channel you’ll find a variety of content like covers, bass covers, low bass covers, narrations, tutorials, and more. Thanks for watching. Seriously. geoffcastellucci.com
#SoundofSilence #Bass #Cover #GeoffCastellucci - Hudba
Simon & Garfunkel - A polite warning.
Disturbed - Fury and grief over a warning ignored.
Pentatonix - New hope, resistance, a rebellion.
Geoff Castellucci - At the wake, after the fight.
The fight is far from over... the atomization of our society being perpetuated by the force of capital pervades every facet of modern existence. This song hits more now than ever and this is exactly the cover we needed from Geoff!
@@tex6924 Yes, you are correct. Liberals and their rich, elite handlers are destroying society. Thanks for understanding the problem.
yes perfect!
you nailed it!
Agreed, have a listen at Colm Mc Guinness too
Fan theory: Geoff doesn't need a fan to blow his hair. His hair moves itself on his soundwaves out of respect for his voice.
Headcanon accepted. This one was simply transcendent!
The hair knows the voice is Boss.
but he has alot of fans that want to blow something else 🎉
@@barearerarehare Not wrong, but like STOP
😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
I had one of a number of surgeries I will need to beat stage four cancer three days ago. Tonight I lay in the recovery bed listening to your songs in a Playlist and the depth and richness of your voice carry a magic with them. They don't make the pain go away, but they push it aside. I listen to you sing and I don't care that the other stuff hurts. So thank you from the bottom of my heart from a random stranger who just found you and likely won't be around to enjoy your future projects. On this day you've worked magic.
Anybody else feeling his voice in your chest? My nephew told me about Geoff and he is good!
I feel his low bas in my belly. 😂 vibromassage
His voice touches my heart & soul. I have heard many a great singer & he is one of the absolute best.
I think it is actually going through the bones in my skull. Like there is a vibration that isn't normally there?
Yes, everywhere. It is like a massage. Iam listening in my car now and the windows are shaking 😊
Feel it to my bones.
This is a whole emotional journey. There's a wistful sort of sadness at the beginning that's just achingly beautiful. Then a burst of fierce triumph from rockstar Geoff. And then quiet, measured, and meditative at the end. Really brilliant.
Thanks, Doc!
@@GeoffCastellucci You are Incredible, Please never stop the music.
Geoff & Voiceplay, please revive Somebody by Depeche Mode please 🙏🏼 please 🙏🏼 please 🙏🏼
@@GeoffCastellucci thank you so much Geoff . I love how you are finally showing your beautiful range & the emotional feelings you put into it. Best cover so far. Really tugs at my heart. You & Kathy make an amazing team. She is amazing. I love you both ❤️
Love this so much....
His range is just sick. He can rumble your soul with his low notes and his high notes ring clear as a bell. Unreal.
Facts 💯
His range is healthy**
I'm interested in how an elephant would react to this basssss ... this voice is breathtaking
Found myself tearing up for no reason; but of course its the reassurance of gentle masculinity - I felt my father.
@@niksuch4169 elephants would be cool to see but some people have taught elephants korean and their regular talking sounds are as low as most bass singers can ever reach
I'm a bass, and I can comfortably hit a D2, and if I'm lucky, a C2, but this is something else altogether. It's a remarkable thing to listen to someone with such control and depth.
Watch his tutorials on how to sing low... They're a bit further back on his channel.
there are different levels of bass, and Geoff is more of a low bass, which gives him that depth. he also has his age starting to work in his favor now, he's approaching the age where bass singers really get into their prime. but he also has decades of practice behind him, working on his voice since his teens. he's a great bass singer that inspires many young bass singers who look up to him for his work ethic, his voice and his personality.
Wow sono in estasi ❤❤❤❤
He hit a B0 In Valhalla calling me which sounded good it was audible clear not sharp per say but the most impressive I've heard
Bobby Bass did this better.
And he can play the piano too?!? Just when I thought he couldn't get any more awesome!
Am I the only one who wants to hear this man sing total eclipse of the heart with that deep of a voice?
He could sing commercial jingles and I’d want to listen to them
You're not alone
Just learning of this guy and I can totally agree with this suggestion @jaycefoster7285 .
Yes a million times yes.
Omg yes yes yes!!!!!! Start a campaign!
While it would've been quite in keeping with Geoff's sense of humor for this to have been 3 minutes of silence, I am so very happy that he gave us this masterpiece instead. Thank you, Geoff, from a proud and pleased-as-punch (but clearly old-as-dirt, because who even says that anymore?!) patron from Florida.
I for SURE considered that. HOW FUNNY WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN!???
@@GeoffCastellucci Would have gotten me !
Hysterical!
@@GeoffCastellucci Song request: 4'33" by John Cage. Perfect for an April 1st release.
@@sarahereach I second that 😁😅
There is NOTHING this beautiful man can’t sing.
There is a lot of things he can't sing, but that's not the point.
@@Juhanikki.What makes you think that
Geoff, THANK YOU for this. Your voice has a timbre of a father soothing his children during a thunder storm. Resonances of this caliber are felt deep in my chest, and slide around in my mind like warm butter. Absolutely beautiful.
With Layne at the camera and Eli at the lights, nice to see even Geoff's solo ventures are still a VoicePlay thing !
It is a sequel of In my Room with Voiceplay?
@@deanmarion5477
No. A song requested many many times by his Patreons for a long time. He decided it was time to finally do it.
In My Room was filmed in November when they filmed The Chipmunk Song with DeeJay Young.
Nothing Else Matters was filmed in December when J None was on leave from the Navy.
@@ronsbrat525 : already know that
@@deanmarion5477
Ok. Was just answering your question. Sorry 😐
@@ronsbrat525 : talking about the main comment.
The fact that he has such control of his voice is incredible, combining that with his ability to involve such deep emotions in songs. He's a talent that is such a rarity these days, and i really hope that he continues to utilize his talents.
He should sing the song called Old Man river it would be cool if he does
@@matthewrios7549 : or Shot in the Dark by Ac/Dc.
I'm a musician as well. A singer and I wish I had that control over my voice like he does. I envy him for that. Wow!
The fact that... The fact that is the fact that is incredible.
Like for real... I wish I had more control of the bass in my voice
Best rendition of this song. I could listen to it all night. My dear, you have made a 79 year old grandmother have chills. Hard to accomplish that! Please keep making beautiful music.
And he's also made a 13 year old have chills. Hard to accomplish both of those :)
I'm a huge fan of Disturbed and their version of this song (it's incredible live btw) but this version is amazing and definitely rivals theirs. I'm actually not sure which I prefer, which is a lot coming from me!
Love it, as I well of your songs. I just turned 72 today and I can't think of a better way to spend it.
Grandma me, too.
Count in the 80 year old!❤️
I'd also like to take a moment to point out the beautiful color/light play in this. The neon light, the cooler lighter white for 'sound of silence' and warmer softer lights for more heart felt moments, and teaching points. Getting darker as his voice goes lower. It's music you can see, feel, and hear. It's beautiful, breathtaking.
The Sound of Silence was never this beautifully bleak.
This one is just SO unique and different. Unlike anything we've heard from this song and from you, Geoff. The video is so intersting, I love the dynamic shots and the dynamic lighting. I'm really curious to see how this one will do out in the wild. I really enjoy this one.
I love the quality of your voice in this, and the variety you demonstrate. Thank you for always upping your game, with every single project and thing you do. This proud patron greatly appreciates it.
to those scrolling, if you dare listen to this without headphones, what are you even doing?
Thank you!
Listening with a bluetooth speaker of course
@@Ringohulk777 I would urge you to try a good pair of headphones or earbuds, personally but each do enjoy music in their own way. There's just loads of small nuances in the instrumentation that I personally couldn't pick up on, on my own speaker :)
@@TheBoringBelgian my earbuds are currently in a different building and I don't feel like grabbing them
@@Ringohulk777 That's fair! Thankfully this video will stay up :D
My mother rarely sang in front of people, but if The Sound of Silence came on, she couldn't help herself. We lost her in May 2018 at 63 years young to cancer. At her memorial, we played The Sound of Silence and all sang along. Geoff, if she were still here she would have adored your recording of one of the greatest songs ever written. I was completely overcome by the end. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with all of us. Many blessings.
Bless you all. God knows your loss. I am sorry. It is a great song.
Deeply sorry for your untimely loss of your beloved Mother I pray God gives you comforting angels
@@nissalane11 thank you very much for your kind words and prayers ❤️
@@patriciajrs46 thank you for your kind words ❤️
Песни в исполнении Джеффа, как наркотик. Ты подсаживаешься на его шикарный бас с первого раза и каждый день хочется новой дозы. Спасибо, Джефф!❤❤❤
Согласна🎉❤
Тоже согласна. Месяц как узнала и VoicePlay, и Джеффа, теперь слушаю нон-стоп.
I only just discovered this guy and wow - I am blown away by his voice.
never have I heard anyone sing so clearly in such low notes. Your voice is just incredible
When your going to that low most of sounds you can hear are the vowels in the words you’re singing, it’s super impressive that even being that low he can drag out the sound still
His breath control is just amazing! If I'm not mistaken, I believe he's able to sing on his inhale when needed. His voice is like no one else I've ever heard and I can't understand why he doesn't have an enormous solo record contract.
The dude from home free Tim foust has a very good bass voice as well
Check out Avi Kaplan, formerly from Pentatonix. He's absolutely insane, and I think even better than Geoff if that's possible.
Paul Robeson had an incredible deep voice.
0:23 - C2 Chest
0:27 - Bb1 Chest
0:56 - Bb1 Chest
1:00 - C2 Chest
1:11 - C2 Chest
1:16 - Bb1 Chest
1:20 - C2 Chest
1:47 - C2 Chest
1:54 - Bb1 Chest
2:24 - Bb1 Chest
2:28 - C2 Chest
2:40 - C2 Chest
3:01 - *G#1 Chest - Eb1 Subharmonics*
3:18 - C2(Bb1) Chest
3:57 - *G#1 Chest* | Background
4:03 - Bb1 Chest | Background
4:05 - C2 Chest
4:16 - *G#1 Chest*
OMG I can't believe how talented and creative Geoff is!!!
This is probably the best *Piano+Voice* only song I have ever heard...
So soothing...
Perfect
Doesn't that sub bass sound bad to you too?
@@Deniz-sb5bqThe Subharmonic certainly had a bit of a crackly start. But I guess Geoff wanted to record the full line without a cut and the switch from a solid chest G#1 to a sub Eb1 is quite difficult. So I guess this is the best that Geoff managed to record.
@@Deniz-sb5bq : nope, the lower you go the bigger the wave of subharmonic.
@@jmbmusic1 I don't mean subharmonic bass. I mean the growl-like bass that starts at the song's intro and repeats over and over. it sounded annoying. Or my headphones are broken ?🤨
3:04 Words can't describe how incredible it is that this low note is as clear as it is, you're an inspiration for me to continue working on my own voice. One day I'd like to have half of my voice sound this clean. To then transition into an equally clean sounding high voice is astounding. You're currently my favorite vocalist in the world, and that's not an exaggeration.
Теперь буду слушать Geoff.Голос берет за душу.
Holy shiitake mushrooms that was amazing geoff. It was so ominous yet sad. Gave me chills. Just the extra noises in the background made the ambiance so profound. If S&G's original was a warning, and disturbeds cover was the anger, yours is the sadness and reflection that follows. Bravo.
You’ve said what I couldn’t think of the words for. This version is mourning with a glimpse of acceptance to it.
@@hwyla4416 💜
Yeah, the production on this one was a beast. Thanks for noticing all the little details!
@@GeoffCastellucci no, thank YOU for being amazing. Keep it up 💜
Yes - Thank you Geoff! Very moving!
Listening to this with bass-boosted headphones is a spiritual experience...
got them crush evos
Bro no lie
Which headphones 🎧 do you have?
listen to him while tripping balls like i did lol
*switches to bass boosted mode to double check*
the delivery of this makes it sound like a hymn, its gourgeous and speaks to me in a way i didnt think possible
As a fellow bass singer I love that he gives props to his sound crew and equipment. Acapella/acoustic is not kind to bassists without amplification.
At the risk of making Geoff vain, I would just like to say that he looks magnificent with his hair tossed by the wind, the lights shining down on him, and the camera swooping around to capture the majesty of Geoff the rock star in action. 🤩
And then the arrangement, the beautiful voice, the cool video concept ...
You know, maybe Geoff has earned the right to be just a little vain. A smidge. 😁
Some of my favorite moments:
the sound of the piano in general
the sound of the word “sound” in the first verse
0:56
the neon light on "when my eyes where stabbed by the flash of a neon light" 1:32
the descending piano after “touch the sound of silence” of the 2nd verse
1:46
the whole section “People writing songs that voices never shared” of the 3rd verse
2:11 - especially the chords on "songs" and "shared"
the unexpected chords and twist in “but my words, like silent raindrops fell” 3:07and that you dropped at “fell” 3:14 followed by your backing vocals echoing on the word “echoed” 3:17 in the 4th verse
the whole 5th verse is so powerful
3:25 - the drums there are perfect
how delightful is it when you sing through your n’s
in silennnnce
I love the pronunciation of your l’s - like in ‘hello’ 0:21 or ‘left’
0:38
The humms in between are delightful!
1:05 + 2:36
Actually I love every single moment
So like, the whole thing? 😉
@@GeoffCastellucci yeah you are to blame to make ALL the moments so special
@@GeoffCastellucci Yes, the whole thing, obviously 😉
@@GeoffCastellucci Well, duh!
@@GeoffCastellucci Well, the only part I didn’t like was at 5:13.
Chilly bumps from head to toe!!! Love love love Geoff’s voice! Seriously how can anyone go that low! And what a range! Better than Freddie Mercury!
Check out end of Headless Horseman.
Oh mein Gott … ich liebe deine Stimme ❤ Wie kann Mann so schön singen … Dankeschön ❤
I love how the background Geoff's are just voices. It makes it feel like all this is swirling in your head and it's so haunting. And cool!
And the interesting thing is that it's likely the voices that accompany him are his. His range is spectacular. He darn near hits tenor levels.
@@plquick I know, right?. All the background Geoff's are always awesome..
OMG! Je öfter ich dieses traumhaften Lied in dieser grandiosen Version höre, umso mehr Gänsehaut bekomme ich. Um einen anderen Song zu zitieren: smooth like Tennessee Whiskey, sweet as strawberry wine and warm like a glass of Brandy.🥰 Thank you Geoff!
Sorry, for the German, but it was easier to say what this song makes me feel.
Ich hab’s sicher schon 400x gehört. 🙈 Einfach unglaublich schön. ❤
Endlich ein paar die auf deutsch schreiben endlich 😂
@@CCFideldi ich wäre ja für einen Fanclub 🤣
@@eduaelster Ich glaube da würden schon einige Mitglieder zusammekommen 😊
Schließe mich an 😁
Castellucci ist wahnsinnig talentiert und steckt so viel Arbeit in seine Kunst. Er hat verdient sehr gut von seiner Musik leben zu können.
So ein cooler Mann!
Such a mesmerizing voice. The controlled depth is simply remarkable. AND he's handsome. ❤
This man's vocal range is legendary basement low not to sky high notes very beautiful geoff
I always love hearing this man sing or even talk. His deep voice always relaxes me no matter how I feel. Thank you so much Geoff. You're amazing.
Don't LIE woman!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL YOU FEMALES GET THE VAG WET LIKE A RIVER AND SITTING IN A PUDDLE!!!!!!!!!!
That's why WE MEN watch Geoff Castellucci REACTIONS - ( only the females!! ) that HOW you women react to his insane deep voice!!! >>> I CALL THE BS ON EVERY WOMEN,. THEY GOT AROUSED FROM HIS DEEP VOICE, THE f ADMIT IT!!!!!!
It's not naturally deep like mine.
@@GG-vy1oy 'its not naturally deep'
@@GG-vy1oy 'its not naturally deep'
I've literally got tears in my eyes. This man's voice is truly a gift!
I also cried.... This guy is very special... ❤❤❤
Me too
This voice has the power to crush the mountains and move the seas....truly incredible....❤
And folks, that is the way the way The Sound of Silence should be done. Simon and Garfunkel should be proud that Geoff performed one of their greatest hits, Geoff always does justice to whatever he performs. Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I respectfully disagree. As covers go, I prefer Disturbed's vision. Though nothing compares to the original. In general, I like Geoff's voice, and if this was done differently, I would have enjoyed it a lot more.
@@dhender85 💯agree. Lost the purity of the song by just switching it up to much. But him others like him can’t help them selves just trying to show there range and mess up the transition in every single song. He could have killed it but nope. One listen is all he will get. Disturbed and Simon and Garfunkel so far are the only ones worth listening to over and over and never get old.
@@yzfunmoto5585 Homie, why are you even listening to his covers if you declare that he "mess(es) up the transition in every single song".
That doesn't make too much sense, huh?
I like Disturbeds version better, it's perfection IMO. But this was a really good one.
I will always be absolutely floord by Geoff's ability to tell an emotional story. His range and control are absolutely unbelievable.
That voice gave me chills. Call out to my best brother, Bill, for introducing me to him.
Or rather, him to me.
Helen?
I just love how he has so much control of his voice. I can feel the rumble of his voice in my hole body.
This is going to be legendary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: Was, is and always will be Legendary!!!!!!!!!!!
That was legendary!
It was
The Man the Myth....
He is more than legendary, he is experimenting with his own voice that blowing us away with his subharmonic and other vocal techniques.
@@deanmarion5477 only one (might have caught two) subs the whole time tbf mate, his chest range is bonkers
I'm so glad he did a cover for this song. It was just missing on the channel. A lot of people did covers on it. Finally the turn came to Geoff. Amazing performance! In my opinion, this is one of his best songs, combining an atmospheric clip and a very cool performance songs.🔥🔥🔥
✅ FINALLY.
So much talent. You know his teacher knew that they had struck gold.
I love these vibrations, it fills my whole body.
How beautiful. TY Geoff ♥️🌹
Fantastic work, Geoff!
Your everywhere Peter
@@SPNQueen : definitely
THANKS, PETER!
@@GeoffCastellucci : please collaborate with The Bass Gang with Voiceplay.
You are gonna react to this right
Absolutely stunning, so impressive how you told a separate yet parallel story to the lyrics, just with this arrangement. I can’t even imagine it being any better
Exactly my reaction! It's like the arrangement itself was a language, one that I didn't realize I knew until Geoff told this story in it. A story told, not with words, but tonal-evoked feelings. This is what a master arranger does with a piece that has been arranged countless times before -- he holds a conversation with us in it.
I'll be brandishing my pitchfork if I don't see a reaction from you good sir!
Don’t mind me about to go comment in your discord about this… I don’t think I need to now…
hi mortius
I can't even count how many times I got goosebumps and repeatedly returning to a few certain minutes, listening it again and again 🗿 3:53 especially
Don´t know how often I´ve been listening to this version so far, it´s truly marvellous, Geoff made sthg incredible out of this great song.....
With bass boosted headphones, this is a brain massage. 🧠 Thank you Geoff for this beautiful version of such an iconic song. ❤
Yes! Listening to it on my Audio Technica MT50X headphones.
@@cavaliers60 im listening on technica 40x
@@handibly09same! It's truly a brain massage I needed
@@cavaliers60 yo what are the chances! same :)
Voce curativa ❤
Geoff..... You are a gift to the music industry ❤️..... Just amazing 🔥
He’s a gift to THE WORLD ❤️❤️❤️
@@amandahovendon2143 Amen Amanda
@@amandahovendon2143 100%
Джефф, Вы великолепны! Россия любит Вас!
Wow what a voice
A silent round of applause for this masterpiece. Bravo Geoff, bravo! 👏👏👏
And Kathy, and Eli, and Layne ... 👏🥳
If you haven't heard it yet, go ahead and applaud anyway; you know it's gonna be amazing! 😁
This man's voice reaches the very depths of one's soul. Geoff please don't ever stop sharing your voice with us near mortals!
A song about loneliness, the feeling of not belonging anywhere, and the endless pit of the void in one's heart, and helplessness looking at this unfathomable dread and thinking they're the only one to feel that way.
and yet i feel like with this soothing cover, it sounds almost like a serenade.
Потрясающе.... Вибрации от этого голоса в животе, в груди... Сердце входит в резонанс и замирает❤
Geoff, please.... don't ever stop exploring the world of music with the touch of your magic....you enrich every piece of music you sing and magically interpret in bold and insightful new ways.... my god man... just thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of the human race. Watching your amazing growth as a deeply creative artist is like watching a star go "nova"
Only Geoff can make a legendary song that's been remade to death and make it sound absolutely incredible and new 👐
What a wonderful world we live in, in no small measure due to people like Geoff. Thank you CZcams. ❤
One of my all time favorites here. Since its iteration. This is slpendid. 💜
I have long said that no one would ever top Disturbed cover of this song. Geoff, you have proven me so very wrong sir. That literally took my breath away, shook my walls, and reduced me to tears. It was haunting, pained, hopeful and uplifting all in one song. You are truly in a league of your own sir. Bravo.
Edit: To clarify, Disturbed's version is still my favorite, hands down. But this is on the same level. Like I would not judge someone for liking this one over the Disturbed version.
did you see Pentatonix's cover?
@@twilightsmum24 yes. It's good, I just always preferred Disturbed's version.
The raw power of emotion from David Draiman's voice in his cover in unmatched by this performance in my opinion. And emotion is the most important thing for me in a song.
@@twilightsmum24 I preferred Disturbed's cover over Pentatonix's cover
@@twilightsmum24 Also Dan Vasc’s cover
Geoff Castellucci has the most amazing voice. I get chills and shivers every time I hear him sing. He has such a magnificent gift. I love falling asleep to him singing. Thank you so much for sharing your gift which is your voice
Absolutely nourishing and restoring voice! Thank you so much for your art, Geoff, it is truly healing and deeply soothing experience, listening to you. Please take very good care of yourself and keep singing. Bless you and your generosity.
This is the only voice on earth that is capable of making me feel as if I'm not on earth. 🥰
so true lol
From 2:55 to 3:06. Dude. Deepest chills I had in my life. The harmony, the perfection. I have no words. You are truly something else.
I've been thinking about how well you tell this story. When I listen to other versions of this song, the melody is so repetitive and the lyrics are so abstract and poetic, I tend to lose track of what is actually going on in the song. But you start out so simple, with so much focus on the one voice, and then gradually add visual and musical elements as the song progresses, while still never getting in the way of the simplicity. It just . . . walks me through the narrative and I can follow it better than I ever have before.
Repetitive for sure... this song has 5 verses that are all exactly the same. Trying to do something different for every verse to keep it interesting was a real challenge. Glad all the effort paid off!
@@GeoffCastellucci It really did 🥰 Seriously, this was a ridiculous balancing act, and I am floored by how well you pulled it off.
@@GeoffCastellucci It did. It totally did. I have a lyrics-first brain, and even so, in listening to others' versions of this song (even Simon and Garfunkel's original), I often forget that this song is someone describing a bad dream in detail, unless I stop to think about it. This arrangement (and video) makes sure I remember. [That wind noise!]
I agree, this version of the song actually brings the lyrics to the focus and I paid much more attention to the message of the song. While David Draiman's rendition is wonderful, the attention on that goes more to the dynamics and voice rather than the message.
to think this a bit further, many have mentioned this version being sad etc. Original, disturbed’s and this has also been referred as a trilogy. And why not, perhaps the original is the ”denial”, d’s version bring the ”anger” and this finally being the ”acceptance”
Какое-то чудо... невероятный бархатный всемогущий голос. Тянет, как магнитом. Волшебный настолько, что невозможно перестать его слышать и слушать. ❤
Song and music transcends borders
Holy... Crap....
Seriously. that was a *powerful* rendition. Probably one of the most soulful and touching renditions I've heard of this song.
"There was a boy.
A very strange, enchanted boy.
They say he wandered very far,
Very far, over land and sea.
A little shy, and sad of eye,
But very wise was he.
And then one day,
One magic day he passed my way.
And while we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me:
The greatest thing
You'll ever learn
Is just to love
And be loved
In return." ......i feel, this words about Geoff
I'm Nature Boy?
@@GeoffCastellucci definitely ❤️
How is it possible for a human to create the same deep rumble that a jacked up diesel monster truck has?? How? I love them both. Well maybe Geoff a bit more. 💖
Профессионал во всём! Голос ,музыка,подача идеи,освещение ,умение работать в команде и с аудиторией и много,много всего,что даёт зрителю счастье слышать этот уникальный голос и настоящую музыку!
Bravo!
Geoff, this cover has completely enraptured me since it dropped on Patreon. Tears, chills, the whole gamut. Everything works together to tell a beautifully bleak story, from the ebbs and flows of the heartrending arrangement, to the lighting, to the videography. This is a masterpiece. Well done.
P.S. Trust me when I say you need your best headphones or sound system for this, folks. I mean, that should be a given with any Geoff covers, but for this one it'd be particularly criminal to go without.
Thanks for the tip... what a difference it makes... ❣
ya, you're not getting any of that sub-bass without some good headphones
This is the one of of the best song I ever heard based on his vocal aerobics mixed of his bass range and tenor range, he is a hybrid of bass and tenor, let’s called him basstenor for his vocal type. The performance of this is so haunting for the setting mixed of his voice or vocal that blending with the darker and light for his tone. He should be in his own band based on what I say. The band name is: Dimension Darkness Blend The Light. I definitely want Geoff to pick his his own band members. What do you think?
Thank you! And yes, good subwoofers are a must for this one. It slaps.
@@GeoffCastellucci : This is the one of of the best song I ever heard based on his vocal aerobics mixed of his bass range and tenor range, he is a hybrid of bass and tenor, let’s called him basstenor for his vocal type. The performance of this is so haunting for the setting mixed of his voice or vocal that blending with the darker and light for his tone. He should be in his own band based on what I say. The band name is: Dimension Darkness Blend The Light. I definitely want Geoff to pick his his own band members. What do you think?
First time ever that I hear a rendition of this song that actually mesmerises me and gets me on the verge of tears. So "personal", so "intimate", captures my attention and makes me "see the images of the feelings". It IS a dream. Your voice is something special, has a QUALITY that is unique, and the same quality is in your arrangements. And the video... As much as I love your "brothers", I'm so glad you kept this video on the most simple line. "Less is more", sometimes, and here's an example. It's a beautiful performance, a beautiful video, a beautiful beauty. Thank you. ❤
You become every song you sing in magic.
Замечательный Джефф и ваш голос, спасибо за творчество и радость, которую вы приносите в наши серые дни. Сердца наполняются любовью и желанием жить дальше.
Diese Version ist unglaublich!!!!!
Gänsehaut pur .
Ich bin absolut geflasht!
Was für ein Talent !
Jedes neue Arrangement ist eine Steigerung.
Bitte Geoff ,schenke der Welt noch viele dieser fantastischen Coverversionen !
AMAZING!!!!
Ich komme aus Deutschland ,deshalb habe ich diesesmal in deutsch geschrieben, weil es mir so leichter fällt die richtigen Worte zu finden.
I hope that's okay!
Ja Grüße 👍🏽
Shiver me Timbers! Nice
It is always okay to use your native language to express yourself in the best way 😇
Magic. That's it. Nothing else can explain this one.
Somehow it leaves me speechless but with way too much to say at the same time.
Your otherworldly vocals, the emotion and overall atmosphere, the lighting (thanks Eli!), the camerawork (and Layne!), the beautiful piano... it all complements the rest so well and turns into something that's just... unreal. You manage to keep raising the bar in everything you do.
It's not even a song I much cared to listen to before, yet this version has me captivated. At risk of sounding melodramatic, but on behalf of pretty much everyone: thanks for putting in all the work (you too, Kathy!) to get this one done, Geoff. It was so worth the wait.
Thank you!
@@GeoffCastellucci Thank YOU! I find new things to appreciate every time I listen to this. Which is really kind of impressive, considering how many times I've heard it by now. All the extra details in the audio, the way the lighting responds to the lyrics... all the effort you put into these doesn't go unnoticed!
Wow...just wow. I just found a new favorite! What a voice!
I swear everytime I have a down day with my depression I turn on ur music and voiceplay . It's food for the soul ❤❤❤❤.
When this dropped, I immediately downloaded a purchased MP3 into my windows media player. He is one of the truly great voices of our times. We are blessed to have Dimash, Angelina, Dianna, Tim Foust, and Geoff.
Check out Voctave as well.
After Nothing Else Matters the next cover that made me cry. What a wonderfull interpretation of one of my alltime favorite songs. Simon & Garfunkel would be proud of you.
He gave me chills and left me in tears!
1:29 - 1:30 there is a very brief and very clear and beautiful perfect harmony between the subbass and his voice.
His voice is so soothing, I could literally fall asleep in happy mode.
His voice is like whipped butter 🧈 so smooth and peaceful
I don't believe it, he actually pulled it off! I never would have thought he could cover this song and make it vastly different than it's previous versions.
Джефф! Вы - невероятный красавец с невероятным голосом! Браво!!!
Спасибо Вам,прекрасный исполнитель с необыкновенным голосом!!!
Thanks, Geoff. Your creativity and your voice are just bonkers. I love watching people react to Voice Play the first time and when you hit some note in the cellar and they fall off their chair or throw things or just stop the video and say, HOW? He's not human. He's an alien. You have more people buying headphones to get the full experience. And in the group work you and Layne make sure everyone has a moment to shine. Music is the mystic oil that keeps the gears of life from grinding down around us.
Mamie, your line about music being the mystic oil really resonated with me. It's definitely going up on my Zen refrigerator! Thank you.
This took my breath away. As an aspiring bass singer, geoff has been the biggest inspiration to me. Now he’s covered one of my favorite warm up songs and boy is this one a challenge. Love you Geoff.
I usually blame who tries to perform "legendary" song written and sung by "unique voices" because I believe they are unreachable...but I'm glad to know there are few exceptions that keep them alive. God bless you always Geoff 🙌🏻🌈
Сегодня первый раз увидела и услышала Вас. Теперь ищу Ваши записи, слушаю, подписалась!
I love that I can always trust you to give your own artistic touch your covers. This isn't just Sound of SIlence cover #523. It's your cover
I’ve never commented on this channel. I felt inept to. My musical skill is limited but my love for it never ends. I’ve loved the original from my earliest childhood memories. Folk music of this nature was part of my history anyway. Simon and Garfunkel were a treasured duo whose music transcended generations. It felt…wrong to defile this song with a cover. These were my thoughts each time it was covered. Until…Disturbed. The raw, edgy vocal range gave birth to a magnificent crescendo that was truly Ravel’s Bolero worthy. I’ll never forget the first time I heard and watched Bolero performed by a live orchestra. It was spell binding. And Disturbed’s powerful cover of this classic became instantly attached to my soul. Having said all of that…I love bass voices and A Capella music. When I stumbled across Mr. Castellucci’s YT channel last year, subscribing was a no brainer. His vocal range is, as one fan called it, nothing short of otherworldly. His genteel manner, his wife’s story, coupled with immense, talent top level entertainment, and charismatic, personal charm, is the whole package. Yet, he remains extremely, relate-ably, human in-spite of talent nigh untouchable by most of us. Still I was skeptical even though I knew his capabilities. I scoffed at a cover of this classic. I watched with intent in my heart to criticize it against my two favorites. And then? The piano…the vocals…the black backdrop. He made this classic masterpiece, which I held in the highest regard, unique. And I was sucked into a new story from the fist note. I was taken on a roller coster ride of emotions. But the roller coaster somehow was not a ride which caused tension, screams, and intense thrills. It was a ride that was somehow, with said range of emotion, soothing, scenic, and thought provoking. Was it entertaining? Mr. Geoff’s creative skills make it so, but not in an invasive way. I was at once aware of him and yet somehow he creatively blended in with the message he eloquently presented so that the music became the star. Mr. Geoff? Hats off, Sir. I am sorry I doubted. Your presented masterpiece is equal to and in its own right tops all others by the very nature of its stand alone qualities. Bravo!
Absolutely amazing pipes on this man !! 😊 Thank you Geoff for sharing your God given voice with us 😊
makes me close my eyes and imagine him beside me singing... that gorgeous voice.. toppled with his gorgeous looks.. i bet women would just close their eyes too.. that sound.. in a silent room.. just WoW ❤
This cover has become the new standard of this song (to my ears). The melancholy loneliness and the mournful piano have won me over completely. So well done. Thank you for pouring your heart and creativity into this masterful interpretation of a classic.
This is a very heartfelt rendition of this classic song. 🎶❤️ Fantastic arrangement and performance. A real masterpiece in my opinion. 👌🥰
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