JACK'S LAMENT | Low Bass Singer Cover | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Geoff Castellucci

"Jack's Lament" from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Low Bass Singer Cover by Geoff Castellucci

Happy Halloween everyone! This song was a really fun challenge vocally and theatrically, but you know me, why do something easy when you can make yourself wanna rip off your own head? So I hope this version of "Jack's Lament" makes you happy, sad, and terrified all at the same time. We really need a word for that feeling... Thanks for watching and Happy Haunting!

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CREDITS:
OPB Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman) in the Nightmare Before Christmas
Arranged, Produced, Performed, Directed and Edited by Geoff Castellucci
Concept and Creative Direction - Geoff and Kathy Castellucci
Audio Engineer - Ed Boyer
Makeup - Rick Underwood
Production Manager - Kathy Castellucci
Steadicam Operator - Matt Hutchens
Steadicam Assistant - Andrew Cox

Filmed at Pattycake Productions Studio - Huge thanks to Layne Stein and Tony Wakim for all of their help!

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[lethellsing]

This is a voice that lingers in your ears even after it ends.

[alexisgrunden]

The instant switch from sweet, light tenor to that bone-rumbling bass...listening to Geoff sing is such a beautiful mind-f*&k~

[Chibihugs]

The duality of being both a wondrous Jack and an amazing Oogie. He is the Pumpkin king 🎃

[SonOfIzalith]

I love how right before Zero appears we see Geoff tapping on his leg to call him, very subtle and cute detail

[charlescohen]

That moment at 1:17 where he just turns into a completely different singer 0.o I'll never get used to that.

[bradtobin]

Adjectives DO NOT do this production justice...you feel it in your DNA. Thank you each and everyone involved....Salute!!!

[Carcidon]

The emotional changes really capture the jitterbug chaos of the character as he whiplashes through regret, sorrow, pride and more with a delightful mania. And that moonglow is amazing - really sets the scene!

[karenponchak]

What are you doing to us Geoff?
*shakes head*

You continue to amaze us BOTH solo and with the Geoffettes, bringing them in when they are needed, but letting them chill when they are not.

You continue to grow as an artist, amazing us time after time, setting the bar again and again, and it is forever our pleasure to watch and listen.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for continuing to be you. ❤

[NH-bglu]

1:17 made my heart literally melt😩 the switch up was crazy

[katies]

I feel like husbands need to be warned of this man's existence.

[jmaia]

I seriously can't right now. I mean, I expected the low notes. Even the subterranean notes. I mean, that's Geoff. But what I was not prepared for was the absolutely seamless and seemingly effortless register changes. From the basement to the penthouse and back. I can't imagine how much work went into being able to make those huge jumps.

[SweetCuttlefish-AshleyE]

Every time I listen to this, I fall more under its spell. Your connection to the song is so abundantly obvious in every detail, every expression and performance choice. We’ve seen you become someone new with a perfectly executed character voice, but that isn’t what’s happening here. This is so clearly your voice, but it’s also Jack’s, like there’s no difference between the two. And your voice is at its most beautiful, lightheartedly menacing when called for, then powerfully melancholic in a moment. It is magic reverberating through my soul and I am at a loss to express it properly.

[rtsbass]

LOW NOTE LIST:
0:15 - A1 Spoken Chest
0:18 - G1 Spoken Chest
0:21 - *Eb1 Spoken Chest* (WHAT!?)
0:37 - G1 Spoken Chest
1:01 - *F#1 Chest*
1:04 - C2 Chest
1:10 - Bb1 Chest
1:35 - G1 Chest
1:43 - *E1 Subharmonics*
2:09 - A1 Chest
2:19 - A1 Chest
2:32 - F#1 Spoken Chest
2:55 - *F#1 Chest*
3:10 - F#1 Chest (Breathy)
OMG GEOFF You decided to leave us shocked with your huge range!? Like what is that chest Eb1 and that mixed C5 on 2:15!?
Definitely the best work of yours!

[LenaAngelville]

Most beautiful Jack Skellington i ever seen

[christaylor]

Fun fact: When his eyes glowed at the end of the word "recitations" at 2:20, that wasn't actually special effects, that was a rare glimpse captured on camera, of his power flaring momentarily while he absorbed a few more souls.

[kaleighhenderson]

It took five watch-throughs to catch the moment at 2:25 where Geoff taps his leg to summon Zero, just like Jack did in the movie! This is what I love about Geoff's videos, they're always bursting with tiny little Easter eggs (spider eggs?) so that with every watch-through, there's always something new to discover.

[aledf]

"There are few deny that what I do I am the best" that's very true from a singing standpoint - you're a gem Geoff!! Very glad we all exist in a time where we get to witness your amazing talent! You really outdid yourself with this one

[adamantawhitfoot]

In 30 years of enjoying TNBC I have never heard a cover of Jack's Lament that I actually liked. For 30 years, only Danny Elfman could fill that role. But you, sir, have finally done it. Well done. Amazing work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[inQni]

I never thought I’d crave a live action Nightmare Before Christmas, but it turns out that yes, I do.

[jkramermusic]

Bonjour! The way Geoff transitions into a deep resonate chest voice to a light and floaty falsetto is incredible. Also the harmonies in the background make it so when Geoff sings in his lower register its even more dark and eerie, especially with the atmosphere. We also can't forget the costumes, makeup, and visual effects!