Concept Albums (That I Like) 

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I agree, Funke, “Sorry for Party Rocking” by LMFAO is the greatest concept album ever made!

This is incredible, you’re honestly too good

7:31 "The Sun Wasn't A Metaphor, It Was Just The Sun" would make a great concept album title

FUNKe is a concept album that de-evolved into a RU-vidr and we love him for it.

Impeccable presentation, timing and animation. Just too good. Listening to black foliage now.

I'm seeing a few people get lost at the video's condensed pacing, so if you're still confused just keep in mind every album I talk about picks a central theme/concept and then frames a bunch of songs around them. The video is me spitfiring all the different albums under that definition that I really enjoy. And my apologies if it's hard to follow at times, I didn't want to bore you with the details but I also wanted to pick specific parts of each album to highlight.

Production quality is absolutely world class. The sound production is also incredible.

This is like TV quality content. Love every second of it XD

One of my favourite concept albums is "Time" by Electric Light Orchestra, listening to it from start to finish is a great experience. Some of Jeff Lynne's best tunes imo with a fun narrative - a man from the 80's being transported to the year 2095. You mentioned it in passing, but absolutely worth a listen for anyone who hasn't yet.

Im kinda bummed the opening musical isnt a full song. I really really love how it sounds, the tempo, the wordplay. Pls more Funke?

HOLY FUCKING SHIT IVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THAT EXACT TRANSITION ON ANATOLIA FOR YEARS I NEVER FUCKING THOUGHT ID HEAR SOMEONE ELSE MENTION IT I LITERALLY ALMOST CHOKED TO DEATH WHEN YOU MENTIONED FEED ME JACK AND A SECOND TIME WHEN YOU MENTIONED DA DA DA DA

this is one of the best youtube videos i’ve ever seen. time to watch all of your videos.

the cinematography in this one is next level

My favorite “one long song” is Since I Left You by The Avalanches. It was originally planned to have a more cohesive narrative, but that was scrapped eventually. However, echoes of it still remain throughout the album, giving it a dreamlike feeling bouncing between lucidity and free form thought association.

How much of my soul do I have to cleave off for you to do more music?? Your covers are more emotion-provoking than the originals (I cried to Demonitized Again on repeat. Your song about copyright. tf), your originals are super satisfying.. just the stuff I like!

My day is better when a FUNKe video randomly drops in my sub feed

The synth playing animation in the beginning is almost 100% musically accurate! That's some dedication I must admit👍

this video kickstarted my music-listening journey, and after 9 months, i finally understand what the “cheesy script jar” is for

i will literally pay money to listen to a full version of the opening song, and even more money for a full album

incredible stuff as always! now i gotta watch it 20 more times to find all the little details

I'm so starved for tally hall recognition that I will flip the fuck out when Marvin's is referenced for like 3 seconds

Surprised that Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral didn’t make an appearance. Themes of self-hatred, desperation, substance abuse, and similar subjects aren’t at all uncommon in music, but the way The Downward Spiral handles that narrative is unparalleled and makes for one of the most sobering musical experiences out there. It’s sequel, The Fragile, is also just as good, and serves as an arguably darker continuation of that narrative. Phenomenal albums, couldn’t recommend more.

I think good kid mad city deserved a mention as it is an incredible concept album, it's like the album equivalent of a movie, although I'm glad you mentioned to pimp a butterfly.

The animation and the editing makes this video so much better from any commentary channel

The greatest one lone song album of all time is Art of Life by X Japan and I will stand by that assertion.

6:20 THERE IT IS. I was losing my mind because Mandy's Marathon review had this cognitohazard-ass section, and now its here again. Something is afoot. Can't wait to see more of these being found.

I still believe this is the best Funke video, and it's a shame it's overshadowed by his game-focused+tf2 videos

Never would’ve guessed that the funny guy I started watching for his tf2 videos would’ve made one of the best videos about music I’ve ever seen. You’ve come a long way Funke, from scripting to animating, this video is immaculate, thank you.

Man, that end credits where he plays all of his old intros with his name & all of it's different styles of fonting and animation really hit me with a wave of nostalgia. You have really come a long way, FUNKe. And we are all happy for you

I really wish more videos had this format of "here's a bunch of loosely related things I like. Go check them out if you're a dork like me." Definitely how I've discovered some of my favorite stuff.

ELO - Time has to be my favorite album of all time. Usually I only enjoy certain songs from an album, but time is the only one I'll listen to all the way through for the story.

incredible work, funke

I absolutely ADORED this video from start to finish despite not recognizing a single song or album beyond the passing mention of Tally Hall & Weezer, I've got a lot of catching up to do!

"I'm so prog i listen to concept albums on shuffle." -kmac2021

i cannot go anywhere at all related to FUNKe without seeing something pinkerton related and i love it

It always baffles me how much effort you put into everything. Even the smalles side gags are well animated. Just like a good album its so dense you have watch it multiple times to appreciate how much thought went into it. It makes me want to double down on my stuff as well!

Your videos are an instant watch, and secretly hoped you’d drop a reference to Gizzard- needless to say I FLIPPED OUT

I understood like none of what he talked about but pretty colors keep me intrigued

here from jacksfilms's top 10 videos of 2022 video, i love your style! your videos are informative attention capturing, and super cool to look at. subscribed :)

It's not every day I get to hear someone talk about Tally Hall, Blind Guardian and Jethro Tull in one video. Hell I consider it a treat to hear any one of them come up in conversation. Of Montreal's "concept album" was news to me too! Some personal reommendations for anyone who cares: Kamelot's Epica and The Black Halo are a retelling of Goethe's Faust Virgin Steele's House of Atreus is an adaptation of the Orestia Insomnium's Winter's Gate and Jethro Tull's Passion Play are more albums that are one long song The Art of Noise's the Seduction of Claude Debussy mixes impressionism, old school hip hop, and opera among others Gloryhammer's whole discography is a parody of Apex-style albums that tells its own story Sabaton's Carolus Rex tells the story of the Swedish Empire's rise and fall The Dolls of New Albion is a steampunk morality play about learning to love selflessly told over 4 generations Avantasia's work is just about all concept albums but I find the stories can be difficult to follow, same with Blind Guardian's original story concept albums. They do an excellent job of alluding to existing works but it feels like they continue to allude to a story that doesn't exist anywhere else Ayreon is a little better in that regard imo, The Human Equation and 01011001 being good examples If you really like prog and want lots of it, The Decameron: Ten Days in 100 Novellas is a massive 3-album collaboration with 100 tracks Honorable mentions to Symphony X's Paradise Lost, Angra's Temple of Shadows and Holy Land, and Devin Townsend's Ziltoid albums

The opening is the music equivalent of “never let them know your next move”

Bro I love Tally Hall! when I discovered their side project, Hawaii Pt II. Cannot suggest it enough. Seriously PLEASE CHECK IT OUT. It's a beautiful album describing a fascinating, beautiful and confusing story Also I am personally attacked with the aphantasia thing lmao.

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Love how Tally Hall is becoming more relevant! Your animation is also just pure eye candy.

The intro song is actually really good. I'd love to see it as a full song.

Chanced upon this video and was so impressed I ended up watching most/all of your videos over the next several days (and subscribing). I'm not a content creator myself, but I do appreciate the high production values. The script is tight, the editing so good it's usually invisible, the animation is both original and expressive, and you choose topics where you have a lot of experience, definite opinions, and a lot to say. Sorry if I'm gushing, but this really did leave me stunned by how good it is. Oh, and your voice is fantastic as well.

Been watching you for years and this is by far your best work, man. It’s great to see you so passionate.

Spongebob's episodes be funny as hell and then you get one of those closeups: 6:07

I love that Funke has had this creative renaissance as a 3D animator. I remember when he seemed to have sort of a blue period a while ago. I have no idea what any of this music is or why you’d listen to it but I’m just happy he cares about something so passionately.

I just love your animation and pace in general but this video is really something else, it's truly incredible. Keep up the good work Justyn!

This is amazing! Interesting visuals, music humor, beginning song I wish existed, and talking about concept albums? I couldnt ask for more, this is one of my favorite videos lol

I watched this all the way through and I’m still no closer to understanding what a concept album is. 10/10, excellent.

Dude...I need a full version of the opening song, it' just been living in my brain and I need more

Unironically a masterpiece. Just recommended you to all my buddies. High quality channel, fast writing, good editing, animated, and music sketches.

WE NEED A FULL version of the intro song, unironically

My favorite concept album is "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best Day Ever" by SpongeBob & The Hi-Seas, what a great listen, and the use of radio transitions between songs are just *chef's kiss* mwhaa

The fact that you included The Mars Volta, Opeth and Mastodon in one sentence is fucking awesome.

God this is too good. I wanna make music based video essay type videos and this one fills me with both seething jealousy and unchecked inspiration. Incredible work, honestly.

every frame of this is crammed with creativity i love to see it

0:56 this transition right here blew my mind. The way the hand gestures initially is displayed as a normal mannerism before being recontextualized as it holds the images being transitioned into, which gives a paprika esk feeling of reality wrapping, as the TV in the background is held by the hand in the foreground. It is posed as though you are presenting the explanation physically. I like the subtlety of it. I was not even aware my mind was blown before a good second when I actually held a thought of awe. You are an incredible artist and I wish to reach those heights, which you have shown me someday.

THE KING HAS RETURNED

Bro I just started watching you and I'm actually addicted because I don't think I've ever seen anyone and I mean anyone ever do this type of actual art work in every video he makes and yes art work this is beautiful work

Man this is crazy. I really watched Funke blossom. I didn’t realize how insane his videos got until this video. Cant wait for the future of you, been here for 7 years so here’s to 7 more Also loved the Kinks joke lol, love Arthur

The animations in these videos are so visually pleasing its worth watching the video for The sole purpose of seeing them.

one concept album that i really love is QOTSA's Songs For The Deaf, the radio station in between the songs is really nice

I’m so thankful for your channel tbh. You’re really good at making thoughtful videos that aren’t 17 hours long for no reason and I appreciate that

im absolutely astonished by your talent, i literally have no words to tell how good i think your videos are.

Worthikids’s “Duloc” is sort of a musical following a mute protagonist trying to survive political upheaval in the background of Shrek 1, but every song doesn’t really focus on that specific crisis that they all encompass? Like, it is the plot of the album, but the myriad of different characters singing just do their own things when it happens. Wonderful album about accepting inevitability

The editing on this one is straight up unbelievable, I cannot imagine the time and effort that must have gone into this!

NO WAY YOU MENTIONED MY FAVORITE BAND, I LOVE FEED ME JACK

The amount of time and effort that goes into each one of these videos is astounding. Love to see it, keep it up 🤘

Justyn covering his passions is a lovely sentiment and this video is wonderful.

This is the kind of video that makes me want to get into music. It’s so addictive to hear someone talk on end about some hint they’re clearly passionate about. Also, I can’t help but feel like the “cheesy script jar” bit is kind of a commentary on how it’s okay for songs and lyrics and things in general to be cheesy, based on how your character goes from denying your script is cheesy to being angry at it for being cheesy to purposefully going to admit the script is cheesy. Maybe I’m just looking too much into it.

Funke, I’ve been around for the gaming related videos as of late, and its how I discovered you. But between you’re incredibly stylistic and relaxing video style, and your soothing voice, I stuck around. And I gotta be honest, i’m glad I did.

Bro I’ve listened to everyone of the albums on this video and they’ve all been absolutely insane. Thank you.

FUNKe's evolution as a content creator is very impressive, with videos increasingly worked on and with different subjects for each one. The details of the scenarios spread throughout the video is something quite interesting too, maybe he's trying to create a FUNKe lore, I don't know. In short, you did an excellent job. ; )

Tally hall and miracle musical are absolutely great, and I love to see the Aussie representation with King Gizz and the Lizz Wizz

This is one of the best, highest quality videos ive ever seen on this platform. Kudos, FUNKe, this is quite frankly incredible.

Your work is incredible. Your attention to detail and dedication to layers up layers of humor is stellar.

One can only wonder how many hours this man puts into literally just the references alone in his videos

6:02 question: what’s the whole deal surrounding this moment? I saw noodle (another awesome animator video-essayist) do this a couple months back in his last vid: the extreme vivid close-up with the live action lips and a green screen transition. What’s the deal with it? Also this funke is FUCKING legit, it took me like 3 rewatches to realize every single moving action has a soundtrack accompanying it! GREAT STUFF!!

Still my favorite video you've created. Love the subject and love the visible passion put into this video.

Im like- In awe in your videos- like im not into music albums and stuff but your videos make me into it tbh

i love how much better FUNKe is getting, the production quality of all of the videos this past year has been amazing

Going from TF2 commentary to literaly 10 minute masterpieces that take more effort than 90% of the 5 hour video "essays" on RU-vid. Excellent work and I hope this blows up even bigger than it has. You deserve it.

bruh...the coraline stop motiony-esk animation style ong is IMMACULATELY done. very impressive :D

Bro your editing is delicious. Keep pushing & keep creating

I gotta chuck in a recommendation for The Protomen and their albums "The Protomen" and "Act II: The Father of Death". Both some of the best rock albums I've listened to, with some interesting themes and ideas relating to authoritarianism, industrialisation, and what it means to be a hero. Deltron 3030 is another good one, with all the songs being set in a dystopian scifi future.

Holy shit that was the most polished and well written video I think you've ever released, and I loved every single minute of it. Also, not for nothing, but your music taste kicks ass. Have a great day Funke I've been watching your stuff forever and it's such a pleasure to see how you've pushed yourself and improved over the years.

I actually started listening to Feed Me Jack because of this video. Thanks FUNKe!

How the fuck have I not found this channel before? The editing, scripting and delivery are just the most wonderful thing ever, not to mention that it’s such a fun and well paced video without being too intense and exaggerated Also can’t believe this entire thing was animated in source!

As easy as they are to overlook as just pure comedy, I think Neil Ciceriga’s Mouth albums are genuine works of art and some of the best concept albums I’ve ever heard.

if you like tally hall and concept albums i’d recommend hawaii part ii, the only album from tally hall-adjacent project miracle musical. it’s very abstract but most people agree that there’s an overarching plot connecting the songs, though most interpretations are complicated by the constant allusions to 9/11. also it’s really really good music

Midlake is probably my favorite band ever and I’ve never seen anyone mention it in a video without me searching for it. Midlake is truly a hidden gem, so glad you mentioned it, and great video btw!

I did not expect to hear Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum here

Loved the little snippets of Tally Hall, they’re my favorite band. Excellent video, your quality just keeps increasing :)

I've fallen in love with concept albums ever since my deep dive into prog rock a few years ago. There's too many to name but Magma is one band I always return to. I don't know of anyone but Christian Vander who can jump between singing bass and falsetto in a made up alien language while on the drums. In my opinion one of the most underrated bands and musicians I've every had the pleasure of listening to.

0:15 i need a full version of this

You know what is the greatest sound of all? The sound of silence.