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Hello again! 

Welcome back to the internet, we have all the things and now we have this! It's time to visit Middle Earth and really REALLY embrace out inner geeks.  To say that I've received "some requests" for this song would be a gross understatement, and while I do love an understatement (especially a gross one) today is not the day to hide our inner Bilbo Baggins. We must embrace him, we must have second breakfast with him, and then we must, you know, sing this song with a bunch of dwarves, because dwarves are awesome at harmony and their axe skills are second to none.

"Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold" is a song from "The Hobbit". The iconic hummed melody intro is the stuff of bass lore, which is probably why I've had so many requests for it. There are LOTS of versions of this tune out there but as far as I can tell, none of them are quite like this. 

HUGE shout out to Layne & Tony over at Pattycake Productions for lending out their Villains Lair set for the production of this video and lighting the whole thing wondrously. Makeup was expertly applied by Rick Underwood, (if you're wondering which version of me is the REAL me, it's the hairiest one). And of course my favorite camera person, Kathy never missed focus even one time or tripped over the camera tripod, which is incredible considering how clumsy and tired we both are.

Thanks for reading this far, thank you for everything, enjoy the video, and of course let me know what you think below. Ya'll are the best and I couldn't do it without you!

More soon.

-G

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Alex King

The next time I decide to make a joke about Geoff and the dragon, do not hesitate to throw something at me to keep me QUIET!

Jennifer Lantz

That ending! I could feel my soul drop to my heart😂

Shari Ann Creamer

It's time to away on an epic quest. Love the timing of this. Just got my second shot. I'm ready for adventure.

keppiebelle

This was so cool!!! I love it!!!!

Jamie Milbourne

One of those Geoffs looks strangely live Avi

Eileen Parkman

Okay, now that I'm breathing again, BRAVO! That was a wonderful interpretation of the song, and my chest is still rattling from the growls and subharmonics. Thank you very much for this one. <3

Marylimea

This was middle earth-quaking good! Oooh the good vibes from this song. You did it more than justice! And so glad you could use the Villains Lairs set! It looks soooooo good!

Angie Woollard

Geoff, this far surpassed my expectations…and my expectations were already pretty damn high. Wow. You’ve given us everything we could have hoped for: amazing characterizations, low rumbling notes that can be heard over the hills and far away, invention of new progressions in the song that make it even more interesting, and so much more. You’ve given us a true work of art. I’ve never been prouder to support an amazing artist. Thank you for this. PS: Prepare yourselves, people: The interwebs *will* break this weekend on posting day.

Katie D

GEOFF!!! That was absolutely stunning, breathtaking. I don't know what else to say. Glorious. Magnificent. All the adjectives. THANK YOU 💗

Nellie Daugherty

Geoff, you did great with it. Respect and regards to your whole team!

Rita (idolanocircus)

I am in awe, literal goosebumps throughout the entire thing!!!! Thank you so so much for giving us such a wonderful take on this song, you absolutely deserve all the praise 💕

Amanda W

WOW! Wow! Wow... Amazing. Good job Mountain Geoff, Thor Geoff, Loki Geoff, and Geoff Geoff. 👏😉

Tracie Schlaak

Never heard this before. Guess I’m not geeky enough. I had goosebumps during it and the dragon breath note at the end gave me chills. Loved it!!❤️ so proud to be a patron. 😊

ZAYRAY!

AGEEEEED

Ale O

I just loved it. This is by far my favourite version. The arrangement is incredible. The quality of the production. And of course your amazing voice. You can just see the love that was put in this video. Thanks!

ZAYRAY!

All the hairs. All the colors. Much beauty

Dylan Reubenking

My goosebumps gave birth to goosebumps while I listened to and watched this. This is the most aesthetically pleasing piece you've created, both visually and sonically. I'm in awe. I also couldn't stop thinking about how the Geoff on the far left looks like Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb on SNL. Be that what it may, this was tremendous.

Lourdes Sanz

This is by far the most awesome version! Really loved it and of course the dwarf and hobbit inside me are totally 😊!! Thanks so much for this great job and for listening and granting our wishes!! So glad to found you, and so proud to be your patreon 🥰

Amanda W

This is so A M A Z I N G, Geoff!

Jessica Guerrero

So much YAAASSS!!!! Absolutely love this song and you doing it makes it a billion times better!!

Rachael Heidi

Wow... 😳 Amazing.... I love this so much and I'm not just saying that 💖💖 awesome job and thank you for being you.

Gretchen G

Geoff, this is amazing! There must be a typo in your title here though. I'm pretty sure it should read "Far Under the Misty Mountains Cold." Like, WAY under. Approaching-the-center-of-the-earth under. Those low notes are epic!

Hunter

I closed my eyes during this, peeked at the video a few times, (I will re-watch, no worries) and I think I found a new meditation for my stressful work life. Thank you! Amazing work! And it makes me even more proud to be a patron!

Alas

That was amazing!!!

Alex Walker

Aged? Geoff's definitely not gonna like that! 🤣 I know what you meant, just couldn't resist!

Alex Walker

That was breathtaking, Geoff! A couple of times I caught myself holding my breath, and I'm still shaking from the end note! BRAVO!!! 🔥👏💖💕

SisterofWar

That. Was. AMAZING. Just a stunning job with the arrangement and performance! And a great video to go with it - much props to everyone on the production team!

Del Rhea Watson

I am sobbing. What is *wrong* with me??? That hit my soul. Right in my soul. Amazing. ❤️

Jen A AKA Dravengal

Triple goosebumps. I grabbed my heart when this started, with a gasp, I was like a heroine in a romance novel seeing the hero for the first time! It left me breathless, too. Just superb! And thank you for your message of thanks, Geoff, such sincerity shining in those big beautiful brown eyes of yours. I daresay your fans are even more grateful to have you to support. You make us amazed!

Nakeyae Street

The only comment, I can make that is not rated NC-17 or below is this: Things in my apartment have melted.

Debs Badger

I wanted to listen to it a few times before I wrote a comment. Having done that, I'm ready now. 🙂 *deep breath* This is VERY well done indeed, Geoff. I said to some of the patrons on Discord, it's very recognizable, yet just different enough to not be a copy of the other versions out there. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 My absolute favorite part is the harmony you have going on in the 3rd verse and the cello (I think, could be the lower strings of violin) that comes in right before that verse starts. *chef's kiss* 💕

Cynthia Ross

Oh lord...the first line put cold chills down my back. You always sound good to me, but this is Beyond. I don't know if it was all just in your fave range or what, but it sounds so full and rich...like, if this was a food, it'd be a dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate icing and dark chocolate filling. You have set a new bar for yourself with this one....everything else is gonna get compared to this now. Now, excuse me while I go listen to it for another hour.... THANK YOU!

Jennifer

That was the best song you've ever done! And I love all of your work. I will listen to this forever!

Cynthia Ross

You too?! I literally had chills go down my back at the first line and several more times throughout. Like..physical chills. I haven't had a song hit me like that in years.

Helen A

I really love the original of this song so the arrangement took my brain a few seconds to process, but it's beautiful. The opening chorus gave me goosebumps! I think Stabby Geoff has the best mustache overall. Blond Braids' whiskers are awesome too but I really love that armored jerkin. Geoffrey Oakenshield looks the most Hobbit-authentic but he really just came to chill out with some sweet harmonies and a hearty pint. And given his lack of full whiskers, I think we can assume that the lead singer is just a young lad off on his first adventure. 😊

Maggie S

Most Excellent!! Kudos to the entire team. Thank you!!

Cynthia Ross

Wait until the LoTR fandom gets a load of this.

Katie D

I love everything you've put out thus far, but this overwhelmed my geeky little heart in the best way possible. This is by far my favorite you've done! 💖 Thank you again, your arrangement and performance is outstanding!

Alaethea (Ali)

*SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY* I can't wait to listen to this with my headphones when I find them. Also it took me longer than I care to admit to realize they were all the Geoffs. (In my defense it's been a REALLY long and crappy day). I so needed this today. . There's something about certain notes you hit that legit tell my brain to release serotonin and to relax. Kind of like a cat purring. Chills. Freaking chills. I've loved this song since the first time I read it.

Chuck Brothers

I just peed a little bit. Had goosebumps the entire time. Such an amazing production all the way around. Congratulations and thank you, Geoff.

Kimberly Friend

I have listened to this more than once and I have still not found the words for how amazing this is! (Well I did, but I don't want to cuss) You have done a fantastic job and the set was amazing, and I have lost words again. Just know my heart has melted on how amazing this is. ♥️

Kayo

😱 Have always loved this song. Love it even more now! Will be listing to it ad infinitum for the entirety of the foreseeable future. Waiting with bated breath to share. Thanks!!

Nana Koranteng

Can someone please tell me what that growl note (I think its a growl note) at the end was my eyes went 👀 when he hit that note

Arlene Jacobs

Thank you Geoff for your amaziness!! (I guess I made up the word). I’m unfamiliar with the original but yours is the only version that matters. Great job to all!!!

Aaron Hatcher

I think it’s hilarious that he made sure to do 1 key below what tim foust did on his cover of this

Stacey Post

Not just four Geoffs, but four HAIRY Geoffs.

Amanda W

😂 Of course he did. 😂 If anyone compares the two, instead of "Who did it better?", it'll be "Who did it lower?"

Melissa Glyn-Jones

There are just no words to exactly describe how awesome this is!!!! From about 10 seconds in to the first watch I just sat frozen the whole rest of the way through. I didn’t even want to breathe too loud in case I missed a rumble!! Geoff, you just keep exceeding everyone’s expectations of how great it will be. Being along this journey with you and watching the visual production and hearing the audio production values grow and grow, for both you and Voiceplay, is an honour ❤️

Miranda Rakers

When any piece of art affects your soul in a way that words can never describe the best thing I can say is "Thank you".

Justin Bush

This is with no doubt the greatest version of this song I have *EVER* heard. Utterly mind blowing and spine tingling...this is legendary

Janet Towles

So much awesome! I have loved this song from the second I heard it in the movie. You have more than done justice to it. I like that you used a beat to give it a little more momentum. You really made it your own. I agree with the others - you and Voiceplay have clearly been growing as artists and I am a proud supporter! Thank YOU for continuing to do what you do and not giving up during the pandemic. It has been a lifeline for my sanity and I can’t wait to attend my first VP show once things return to normal. I’ll wrap this up now before I get teary and need to go back for my handkerchief that I clearly forgot to bring with me.

Derek Sandlin

OMG!!!! That was everything I was hoping for and more another amazing cover

Sophie Plourde

Wow wow wow!! This is amazing! Your creativity with the costumes and makeup is brilliant - really adds to the video. And the arrangement, I mean....I think it goes without saying it's my favourite and I enjoyed every second😄 I've also always wished that this song had a beat like that!

Alisha Watson

Long time Tolkien fan here. All I can say is "wow". I knew your vocals would be perfect for this piece, but that was even better than I was envisioning. The Dwarven key necklace and Anduril (dagger) props were a nice touch. Will definitely be revisiting this video.

Christina Dowdican

I STILL HAVE GOOSEBUMPS!!! Absolutely THE Best version i have ever heard of this song!! Thank You ever so much for this! I Love, Love, Love this😊❤️❤️❤️... Going back to listen some more🙃😊❤️ OKAY!! now my layers of goosebumps have a ton more layers & i like it, i love it!, I want some more like it🙃😊😆🤣❤️💋❤️💋❤️

Rosie Boughen

Those deep notes were just sooo clean! 👌 My ears are happy 😊

Åse M Bruun Lagnestål

WOW! Thank YOU!❣️ This was literally shaking my whole body. And now I’m shivering like a leaf. 🍃 WOW! ❣️🎶❤️🥰👍 I actually don’t like this song, but you made me LOVE it!

Tara Congo

Oh wow.... this is so much better than I was expecting (and I was already expecting great things!). You kept the haunting, melancholy feel of the original, but made this a completely unique version that stands alone from any others I've heard. It's just so, so good. My nerdy heart for all things Tolkien literally had me tearing up a couple of bars in. Thanks for this, Geoff!

Sandra Ni

Had to get up much too early and found the notification in my email to brighten my day ❤ Thank you so much! It's such a great version sung by you, I love it!

Anthony Kern

That was amazing. That is one of my favorite songs from any movie and you killed it! A beard suits you. Keep up the killer work

Åse M Bruun Lagnestål

Really hoping for a “behind the scenes” for this one. It seems so much to watch. 🎥 💡 ❤️

Tara Congo

Also, this is far and away the best use of instruments that I've heard in any songs of yours to date. Are there real instruments? Those strings in particular sounded far too realistic to be samples... So beautiful.

Danette Burden

That was amazing! Well done Geoff!!!!🤩🤗👏🏾I can't stop watching it and I'm blown away.

Faline

Oh hell yes!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍 I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! 😁😁😁 With headphones on ... that base rumble, the harmonies... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Well done!!!!

Julie Hobson

This was amazing!!!! Love this defiantly will be listening over and over again ❤❤❤❤❤

Amanda Yarbro

OH M GHEEE!! This is my new favorite version! Those super low bass notes!!!! Can't wait to try with my headphones!! As said above the bass rumble!

Hana Keindlová

I would actually encourage you to told that even louder 😅

Hana Keindlová

Oh my Smaug... 🖤 To say I love this, that would be a huge misunderstanding as that does not express enough how much thrills, excitement, adoration and absolute awe this awake in me. I have to say I wasn't able to fully appreciate the visuals at first as my eyes filled with tears of full joy since the first note. I actually giggled as little kid when you drop your voice so deep that you could woke up a Balrog. But as much as I would love to talk about the low notes, I have to highlight your full range and high notes as well. And the harmonies? I beg your pardon?! Insanely good. At the second time I finally was able to appreciate the visuals as well and it's so beautiful! Those costumes, make-up, props, details (I love the dagger), whole scene and mood, so spot on! I want to thanks all guys involved in it as it's another masterpiece. You know, it's not "just" a cover of a song, for me it's a tribute to this briliant world of J. R. R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson. I am absolutely proud of being at least a tiny little help in this project and I am so so proud to be one of yours Patrons. It's absolutely worth it.❤️ This is also the reason why I bought myself proper headphones with high bass sensitivity 😁👌🏻 Just a little question, was that Layne playing the violin? 🥕🖤

Hunter

I so wanna know this too!

The Fire Piper

Oh wow!!! What a great version! Thank you sir!

Sunniva Melhuus

Am I allowed to cry? This is just... I don't know what to say. You made my ears so very happy. I will treasure this forever. Thank you.

Sophie Llewellyn Smith

Geoff, as usual the attention to detail in this video is incredible, and all the versions of you look amazing (all those different noses! 😆) But for me, it's all about the music... I was concerned that adding instruments would take something away from the plangent melodies of the original, but you've kept it very atmospheric. Congratulations! It's clear a huge amount of work went into this, and it's definitely paid off - fantastic result, which should keep everyone happy - Geoff fans, a capella fans, Tolkien fans, facial hair fans...😂

Veronika Troll

First of all it's a pleasure to be your patron, Geoff! This turned out to be amazing! I really enjoyed the video, the arrangement, the singing, the humming. So everything. So smooth and calming. I've warned one of my best friends (who is the biggest Tolkien fan on Earth) to wait for something really special this weekend. Btw which look is Kathy's favourite? :D

Louise Bathurst

Wow. When I first saw the picture for this I knew it was going to be good but now listening to it.. It's not good it's outstanding! Well done xx

Jennifer Richmond

How does he just keep getting better? Every time a new song comes out, I think it's my favorite, then a new one comes and takes over. This was gorgeous, both visually and vocally. So much to love. I really enjoyed Geoff with the knife! Might have been my favorite of the group.

Jamie T.

This is just incredible; not just the singing but the detail in this video sure shows all the work that went into it. I'm a big MMORPG/RPG gamer and this made me feel like I was living a real life version. To answer your question, Geoff, YES, this definitely thanks me for supporting you but I don't support you looking for epic endeavors like this. I do it because you have such immense talent and I enjoy everything you create for us. Thanks to Kathy & the rest of your crew as well!

Amanda W

You sound extraordinary. 👏😲💜 Kathy did some amazing camera work. I love how you were looking at your clones, as if they were really there. Is that a key on that necklace? The costuming is awesome. The editing is superb. Ed did a phenomenal job mixing this one. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!

The Wolf Fam

So so so great!!!!!! I love it

Sandy Mrotek

This was so fantastic. When I saw the set in the first posting I knew it would be great. Thank you so much for this and the bass is just perfect.

Nadia Davì

Simply extraordinary❤ There are no more words can be added to those the others have already said. So THANKS for this wonderful job. Can't wait to share it, this is perfection!

Stacey Post

I wanted to know if the armor the least-hairy Geoff was wearing was the same as "My Mother Told Me". For most people, you could probably assume they own only one set of armor, if that. Geoff, of course, is not most people.

Jess M

Finally had the time to listen to this and I love it. Can't wait for it to go public, so I can share it. Thank you! 💜

Jess M

Right? I don't know what it is about some of these notes and his low voice in general. But I feel like people have to meditate for an hour to feel as calm and relaxed as I feel after listening to this.

Jess M

Oh and I am extremely proud to be one of your patrons. If someone asked me why, I wouldn't have to think about how to give reasons for it. I could simply show them every single one of your videos. That should be enough to "explain it without explaining it". 😊

Jessica

Absolutely amazing Geoff I love all of your videos ❤

Angie Woollard

That key on the necklace looked like the same one as for Panic! and Trapped possibly…?

Hugmany Foemen

Oh, heck, I feel like a fraud and a cheat for checking this out now. Sorry, Geoff, I've contributed diddly to this masterpiece but I only had so much and figured I'd spread the love round VP first, so I've only just joined your Patreon. This is beautiful, moving, and glorious. The bts must have been nuts and we are so lucky that you have the best team to support your extraordinary talent. Thank you. p.s. I always felt that the one element missing from your viking attire was plaits/braids. p.p.s The auto-caption can't cope with the bass. At one point we have [Laughter], then later [Music] Um [Music]. Clearly YT is lost for words!

Maria Dorman

My inner geek is so doing a happy dance.

Jason Ray

So great! Really looking forward to the MP3 so i can listen on repeat and sing along!

Marlo Schalesky

This is just incredible. I keep listening over and over. Yesterday I had a meeting with a bunch of front-line mental health workers. They asked me, "What do you do for self-care?" My answer: "Geoff Castellucci."

Chantal Lardeau

This cover is incredibly beautiful. I'm looking forward to the MP3. Thank you to allowing us to hear your exceptional voice

Jancie Sheppard

This is absolutely incredible! I can't wait to share this far and wide :D

michael king

Nothing like getting chills 10 seconds into the song, awesome cover!

DS Hall

This is by far far far my favorite version of the song. It's beautiful when my eyes are closed. When I open my eyes, it transcends perfection. Musical and theatrical bliss! Geoff Truly Rules!

Brad Tobin

I'm late to the party on this one, but WOW, WOW and WOW, just absolutely Phenomenal. Cheers and Salute!

RoseBC

I really enjoyed how you presented it with different characterizations - for first few seconds I was fooled into believing that you had three other dudes! Great vocalizing.

shirokitsune

geoff start to sing and the devil start panicking because the hell fondation begin to crack =)