Dirty Loops - Next To You | Vocalist From The UK Reacts 

As someone wrote in another DL reaction video: Who needs a guitarist when you have Henrik Linder.

Dirty Loops on this song took us on a musical journey within a musical journey, within a musical journey. At the end it felt like I had just gotten off the most bad-azz musical amusement park ride ever. WOW!

The layering is an understatement. The "choir" is actually all Jonah. He sang each part and then layered it all together to create the choir sound. Amazing technical as well as musical talent.

That deep breath you took at the start...you knew you had to brace yourself for what was about to go down. And did it not go all the way down?! This is the song that solidified Henrik as my favorite. And it confirmed for me that, that man could literally play any style of music and make it slap. He's just magic. This is also my favorite vocal performance from Jonah. Every time I listen to it, I shout "YOU BETTA SING, SIR!!!" Love how Aron stood at the end to give those hits that extra stank. This has been my favorite DL song since the day I first heard it. Now you see why we wanted you to see it.

Brilliant reaction, as usual. You've quickly turned into one of my absolute favourite reactors, and I thoroughly enjoy how you manage to point out little details here an there that I've completely missed, despite listening to the songs so many times. And your joy and enthusiasm is so wonderfully contagious. Thanks! One of the reasons the chorus bassline is so percussive is probably because it is written by a drummer. Henrik said this, about writing Next To You, in an interview in Bass Magazine: "That song took forever to write. Aron and I wrote the chorus in 2016. We found it in a drawer and tried a bunch of new verses with it until we got the right one. Then at the last minute, Aron wrote the gospel choir parts. He sent a very funny demo in which he marked where all the different gospel parts come in and what kind of voice they had. When Jonah recorded them, he had a chalkboard with all the different characters in the choir, and he distorted his voice to match each character and so none of them would sound like him. The groove has our typical, swung-funk, triplet feel, but the key is the Bootsy funk formula of having a heavy one to make all the subdivisions after it work. Aron wrote the chorus bass line, which is keyboard bass-like, and it worked best with a combination of fingers and slapping." They produce everything themselves, together with Simon Petrén, who has been working with them since they started out. Jonah studied music production in college, iirc, and he and Simon Petrén are the ones mostly responsible for the great sound. They really do like doing everything themselves, and have full control over the production. I read somewhere that the only one of them that actually records his stuff in a proper professional studio is Aron (and I guess maybe the added session musicians, but I don't actually know anything about that), while both Jonah and Henrik records their parts at home. Simon Petrén lives and works in South Korea these days, and Jonah has said that he and Simon has identical setups of the software they're using, so they can send project files back and forth without problems. And they are self-professed perfectionists, all of them, so no wonder it comes out sounding so fantastic.

Hahaha, "mother freaking afterthought" 🤣. This was marvelous to watch. I had the same reaction when I first heard it - and I still listen to it every day (we're talking a couple of years). Dirty Loops truly are the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you for this. Have a great weekend 🤗

...and you are a new favorite of mine, Charlie!! Love your energy and great taste in music!

You can see the classical training, because this is an anthem. A song with several different movements or sections. They give me a Queen vibe with the thick harmonies.

Just saw them live in Umeå, Sweden. You should grab them when you can - totally mind blown also from the live performance! :-)

I watch this video almost every day, for YEARS now. It literally takes me to my happy place every time! Your reaction is icing on the cake today ❤😊

Absolutely stellar reaction to the song that I think has blown many a Loop's fans mind. Your delightfully, astonished, jaw-dropped reaction was just a joy to watch and I believe perfectly conveyed what most of us feel no matter how many times we've heard this song. Great reaction, great song and a true delight to watch. Just listened to the news (total downer) and your reaction was a wonderful, positive pick me up to head off into the rest of my day. Thanks so much.

Did you spot Jonah on the bass guitar and Henrik on the drums? I really enjoy Dirty Loops, and you reacting to them! Wonderful!

My fave by them too. Such Joy 🔥🔥🔥

This song Pushed DMB's #41 to the second spot on my list of my favorite songs of all time. And let me just say #41 was on the 1st spot for over 15 years. Great reaction.

I was waiting for you to do this one!!! Hands down my favorite DL song and definitely top five favorite songs of all time 🎉 thanks for letting us re-live our first listen

One of your best Charlie!

I was waiting for this reaction, Charlie, and you didn’t disappoint. This is my absolute favorite DL song! Pretty certain it’s now yours as well. 😁😉

Just a robust beautiful piece of music. Soooooo intricate yet so addictive.

😆 🤣 😂 i know the feeling brother

And there it was! Thanks for your joyful reaction 😊

Amen, brother! Speachless it is. I love DL and I love your reaction 🥳

Monsters 👹 😂😂😂😅

Thank you! Your reactions are a delight to watch and I am shooketh by the way you seem to have a special affinity with Dirty Loops reactions! I have heard this song many times. Each time I get carried along by those key changes and each time I'm swept away by the ending - I just love it!

Such a great reaction by you. I’m never disappointed by Dirty Loops. Just had me a mini lounge room disco. What a way to start my Saturday morning! Epic tune! 😊

It seemed like you really enjoyed that 😂😂 You’re like a kid in a candy store when watching DL lol Nice reaction, love your work, sick shirt and top class ❤🔥💪🏻🙏

At the start I have to admit I was a bit meh... By the end I was asking myself where have I been? That vibe at the end was insane, a new fan. That bass player was sick, right in the pocket.

To me, the most impressive aspect of Dirty Loops, is there arranging ability. Sure, they can support all of that with their musical expertise on their respective instruments. But I can list a shitload of virtuoso players that can play damn near anything. But their arrangements man, holy shit man, they are next level. I love Dirty Loops, I truly do.

That's the proper reaction!

And they do this live.

Jesus!!! That snare drum sound! Tight as fvck!

Your face, man. As the song wound up and your breathing quickened and your widened, THAT's the kind of reaction we love to see. Thanks for being open. It's what makes reaction videos worthwhile.

Fantastic piece by DL, of course. As a bass player, I love that you really appreciate what Henrik is bringing to the party.

Great word for how I felt the first time I heard this song- “shooketh”!

You know, I realize that there is some production values added by the Immortal Q in the studio, and many layers of vocals added, But... this is 3 guys.... THREE GUYS!!! Three guys that make an insane amount of music come out at an insane rate, and each piece is it's own "masterpiece"! I have yet to see a "first reaction" video, and I mean first time hearing this band, that Doesn't end up with the same thought, Who The Heck Are These Guys? There is a RU-vid channel, Stratelle Studios, whose "owner"(?) was, through pure serendipity, contacted by Jonah because of his reaction to this very song. In the of their correspondence, Jonah agreed to do a Zoom interview with Jeff! It was 1 - 1.5 hrs of just 2 guys having a chat about music. Extremely humble, almost embarrassed at times. I got the impression that Jonah has no idea how talented he is. He just knows that this is what he loves to do, and appreciates that someone else enjoys what he does! Their song writing process will blow you away. Give this a listen. It's well worth the time. Thanks for another great reaction. P.S. You've been officially Loopafied!

As a Muso tears don`t come often... until this one.... DL are ridiculous! an honest reaction! nice one mate! we are all "Shookiff" x

Your first statement as it ended? Yup. That’s exactly right. Enough said!

Yeah, shook! That’s what this song leaves you with, shook! I laughed and laughed at your final bit of reaction, Charlie 😂😅😂 For me it propels me into a new universe, especially at the end, and with great speed! 🚀 That funky groove is unbearably good, and yes, Henrik with his bubbly little triplets and offbeat notes does a lot to give it that damn funkiness. But then, Aron…and how he locks in with Henrik’s bass playing (or maybe the other way around, cause it’s mostly Henrik laying down the final track when Aron and Jonah have already recorded theirs.) And Jonah’s singing? Out of this world, again. Btw, he’s done ALL the vocal layers, choirs and all, despite what it looks like in the vid. Others might comment more on how that vocal harmonization process went :) One thing you might find interesting to check out, is Henrik’s interview on bass magazine.com/Songified, where he explains a bit about the making of this album. I see if I can add the link underneath, otherwise just google it :) So glad that DLoops have blown your mind once more. Looking forward to heaps more Dirty Loops reactions from you. The Best! 👍🔥👍

I love your reactions!

It is simply a masterpiece and there ends everything simple 😅🔥

He gives me Stevie wonder vibes! Amazing vocalist!

YUP! Alien Monsters Sir! Straight Gospel at the end, right? seeing how you love gospel! Just WOW! Jonah's an absolute beast

I’ve watched this one before, but damn… makes me smile every time! Love the enthusiasm, the passion, and the shook-ness!!! Love it!

Nice to see someone who enjoys dirty loops as much as I do. Absolutely breathtaking. I would love to see them live. Is keep up the good work love of the reactions.

Spectacular!!!!!

Rotflolololol..🤣🤣🤣👍 No worries man.. we all love their music. 😉

Watch the Drummer Aaron left hand in the beginning you'll see it's doing the hits on that sound box you hear in the song

Great reaction dude!

Stevie Wonder would be so proud of the vocals in this one. Just simply amazing!!!

Count Basic - I’m loving you @ little big beat studios. Oh man, Charlie ya gotta see it!!!!!!!

Next one: Breakdown

Aron's subdivision is totally on point. Us drummers need to keep the beat in place for the band.

I absolutely loved this song and almost as much was watching you through this. Great, great, great reaction

Producer is on another level you can tell they are manger by Quincy Jones ridiculous sound

You can see his hair chest growing with vigour as the song goes on. As it should be.

Another great reaction to DL, especially the sound that your Stank Faceometer made at 1:36! I literally laughed out loud! Don't know if someone has reported to you yet but your Instagram link in your description takes us to a "Not Found" page. I found it. It was just missing "the". 😃 - Cydster

Aron just don't get enough credits imo!

There is alot more out there

Been a fan of yours for a while now but just watched your reaction to this amazing. Prime Toto at their peak. The harmonies the melody the funky jazzy direction and at 2/3rds through this track it heads off into the stratosphere. Amazing. Love it... Remember prime Toto. Charlie keep doing what you do.....❤❤❤

Please watch Snarky Puppy with the song Lingus!! This one will blow your mind!!!

woke up, put coffee on, started this vid. A great start to a day. thanks Charlie. This song was too "cheese" for me first time through. I struggled with it. It was kind of DLs "Happy Hardcore" with enforced happiness, and I generally like to choose my emotions in listening and have the ability to go dark and mysterious in my thoughts. This song does not let me do that. By about the 3rd listen I was able to listen and enjoy it fully and start letting it in and hearing the musical nourishment. Now it's one of my favorites to listen to with reactors, and share IRL, though am not yet just choosing to listen to it on my own.

If I'm not mistaken Quincy Jones is often involved with Dirty Loops and Jonah.

You can really hear Quincy Jones bleeding through this track. Echo's of Michael Jackson at his height.

React to Breakdown by Dirty Loops. Very good ballad. Regards: Lasse from Sweden

These guys are phenomenal. Probably too complex for untrained and non-musical ears, but who cares; they’re heavenly good for the rest of us. I’m so happy that music like this is still made and that musicians of this extreme caliber exist.

Merry Xmas ❤️❤️❤️❤️😁

🌋🌋🌋

👽-Aron 👽-Henrik 👽-Jonah

React to Sia ... " Alive " the live performance in the Graham Norton Show

actually a song where i didnt like the intro that much but then ..

Mono sucks.

They are amazing on record, but I still haven't found a live video in which they are at least half... or a quarter... or a tenth as good as they are on record.