Michael, you don't actually have to dive into the lyrical aspect of Kendrick's tracks. In fact, I actually like that you are mostly focusing on his musicality. There are already plenty of channels that covers his lyricism, but only a few really highlights his musicality. Please dive further into Kendrick's discography ❤️
Especially because so much of his music is written within concept albums, lyrical analysis of any one track is bound to miss the mark. Diving into the musical planning and execution works a lot better for the format and, as you say, digs into aspects of the songs that maybe don’t get overlooked, but definitely go under-discussed.
Two things. 1. Been listening to Kendrick for about 11 years, and feel genuine pure happiness when I see someone who notices and appreciates him for not just rapping but his overall musical prowess. So watching someone else geek out about it brings me jooooy. 2. There’s something you do that had me HOOKED! When you cut off the camera, but have your mic still on and I can hear you speak or move around or say something extra…that does something to me lmao!! It’s like getting a peek into your mind or how you really felt about what you just saw, and most times it’s somewhere along the line of being in awe. I love filmmaking and that is something people do in documentary style films to show a “when no one’s around, how do you REALLY act?” moment. So whether or not that’s on purpose, keep doing it! Also, DO MORE KENDRICK REACTIONS PLEASE!! Love the content and big up your son 🥂
The one problem with doing Kendrick reactions is that there's nowhere near as much to analyze in most of his discography. These live performances with a band are a rare and incredible part of his career that I wish we had more of.
Something that gets not talked about enough is Kendrick's vocal performance. The way he can use his voice to build tension, release it, articulate and emphasize different parts is just something I have never noticed with any other rapper.
@@ambriaashley3383 same with the “i” live performance… dude actually looks possessed by the end. That final scream as his arms flail and the band stops is crazy
Bro, Kendrick is one of the greatest not just rappers but musical artists of all time, you should react to more of his songs. i.e XXX, United in Greif.
He knew he was watching a master at work 9:20 Edit: his concerts are amazing best concerts live from any rapper literally a movie, his band and breath techniques while performing live are always point, he has a live concert you can watch on prime
I saw Kendrick live in Australia last year. This wasn't my scene, but my partner loves this stuff. I have to show respect to the work of him and the musicians he works with. His music goes so hard live.
Seen Kendrick live at a festival for 2 hours & can say that his music is absolutely phenomenal and the timing with the band is insanely tight, exceptional artist been a fan for years
Kendrick is the paradigm for peak lyricism combined with musicality, and I've consistently seen him surround himself with talented musicians to match, so it feels so wholesome and great to see your excitement and appreciation for how he and his producer/band/whoever else is involved sets things up and/or reacts. It just all feels so intentional and helps to elevate the whole performance, so I get it, and I appreciate your ability to help put into words what that is as it happens.
Sometimes kids have the best insights. Shoutout to your kid for knowing what the people want! Kendrick in my honest opinion is the most impactful musician working today, and to hear you gush over the musicianship makes my day. ❤
I just wanted to thank you Michael Palmisano. Last night I had my final exam for Jazz Ensemble which was a performance. I had four solos. Because of you I payed more attention to the rhythm aspect. After the performance members of the band said I was on fire and the main professor of the music department made a point to come to me and compliment me. (I play Sax)
I envy those who are discovering Kendrick's music, and these live performances foreal. I remember my reaction listening and wacthing them for the first time - pure awe
As someone who also doesn't consider rap in my wheelhouse...after Kendrick played the Superbowl few years ago his performance caught my eye...I went to RU-vid and fell down the K-Dot rabbit hole and I'm only the better for it. I've spent many a nights with his music and lyrics, much to the astonishment of most of my friends. Love how you discovered how truly great of an artist Kendrick is. Great music is great music, despite genre. Think you'd love a performance/medley of songs he did on Stephen Colbert few years back as well. Great reaction! ❤
I remember a track he did on the Colbert Report on its last show or something like that. I was never released I think until the untitled album. Not sure if that’s the one you’re referring to but it’s what got me into Kendrick in the first place and it blew my mind at that point in my life. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kgkohc564Us.htmlsi=-Qazzq7sFzq7IKqD
@@PhilinSaniachen No, but that one is amazing! This was one I was referring to. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oS0geQsfcHk.htmlsi=CijuQjvgMFHG-Zf8
I think it's tragic that Kendrick didn't do A LOT more with this band and crew. There's nothing better to me in hiphop than these live band performances.
I've been in love with great bands for last 50 years...from Zeppelin, Crimson, Floyd to Maiden, Opeth, Meshuggah and most recently Polyphia. I am once again falling in love Mr. Kendrick Lamar and I feel like 10 years old again
I always start a Kendrick song trying to figure out the melody. I quickly realize his voice is the most prominent instrument. Every song, his voice is a magnet that pulls me into the words he is saying. I react similarly to Michael in that I end up stopping what I am doing to try and absorb his words.
As a fan of all music, but someone who grew up on rap/ hip hop. I appreciate your perspective. Kendrick brought me to your channel now I’m a fan of your channel
I admire you sir tor realizing the authenticity of Kendrick's style and his amazing band have. They are not just musicians but artists. You explained it all perfectly.👌
The more you get into Kdot, the more you’ll realize he’s not a “rapper”, he’s a poet who uses music as his outlet. He’s musical down to his soul, a true artist.
Michael a huge Kendrick fan and the way you break down the band and how aware you are of every instrument just phenomenal. Im going to say it we dont want you to break down the lyrics, there's enough reactions to that. WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS AMAZING ITS LIKE LISTENING TO KENDRICK ALL OVER AGAIN. KEEP IT UP.
Micheal please reupload your to pimp a butterfly reaction it’s an important video to have on the internet I know it was taken down for copyright but apparently Kendrick’s allowing reaction videos even with monetization
I know you like live performances and Kendrick. If you havent yet, i recommend his Blacker the Berry/Alright hybrid performance for the Grammies. And if there was ever an artist to get into albums with, this is HIM. Every album is an experience.
I am a Jazz musician who got into Hip Hop and Rap years ago and I really got into Kendrick because he uses a lot of the best Jazz musicians on his records. You should checkout some Robert Glasper and his Black Radio albums amazing playing and arrangements.
completely right on the live band with hip hop musicians, it elevates songs so much. id recommend denzel currys live at electric lady album, hes normally a hard core rapper but snapped with some of the most soulful grooves ive ever heard the cold blooded soul band are absolutely fantastic.
Hey man, I’m not even two minutes in and I love that you’re talking about syncopation. I’m sure you’re about to get into it, but this song is a great example of how Kendrick uses his voice as a percussive instrument to add variety and tension/release to what is otherwise a very standard progression and beat. Don’t worry about getting into the lyrics man, smoke one and listen on your own time with Genius up and have fun. Start with tpab and gkmc, both lyrically complex and fantastic. But anyways, yeah - your perspective on the musicality and the instrumentation is valuable and unique, just do what u do!
This song has always been a sleeper, one of those that when it plays on my playlist even Kendrick fans riding in the car a lot of times have never really heard it and love it.
"I make music that electrify them" - Kendrick, "Not like us" Can see this as a nod to you from Kendrick 😊. Great stuff you are putting out, really enjoing the musical perapective you bring, it makes me appreciate a whole new level of Kendricks music. Keep it up !!
I think the great thing about those series of Kendrick Lamar's Untitled songs is that they're always very poetic. The flow is very much reminiscent of free verse poetry. Sometimes you may get a rhyme sometimes you don't. The flow is purposefully transitioning between different pockets and inconsistent. This type of flow goes really great over any groove or Funk band backing. The same way that Tim Henson is a guitarist guitarist Kendrick Lamar is a rapper's rapper.
I did not know I needed you to break down parts of these instrumentals in this way and I need more now!!! Now it makes sense why I like his bases so much as well
what always has me in awe, even though I am not into this music, is the ability to remember all those words, I will never understand how people do that.
You have to watch Kendrick's 20016 Grammy's Performance, its IMO his magnus opus. Its not only the best rap performance i've ever heard, its the best band performance in the grammy's i've heard. U have to react to it pls
I really love the Kendrick reactions. Would love to see you react to another studio track. Kendrick's live performances are next level, and I know live is your preference, but studio and live are different experiences. I think you owe it to yourself to give more of Kendrick's studio work an opportunity.
Thank you, Michael--you did GREAT! That was some pretty amazing stuff. I am like you--I don't listen to Rap Music, at all, but Kendrick is on another level. I loved the music his band was putting out. That part, I REALLY enjoyed. Thanks again! I love you back.
I think it's absolutely fine on the first listening coast along with the Groove that is present especially as a musician who could be adding their own Flair to it. The whole point of doing this over that type of GrooVe is for that purpose. Rap is more percussive anyways so appreciate the flow. It may not be the first thing that other people catch or that other people find themselves drawn to but if it's what you're drawn to as a musician, stick with it. It's much appreciated here. Doing two or three listens of any Kendrick Lamar song is honestly the best way to interact with it anyways. When a rapper picks a flow like this that is very very phonetically different from a lot of the popular music that's out now that is very intentional and it's meant to reach out to other artists and draw respecting that way.
yeah he does that a lot. where he raps along to the rhythm of an instrument playing or to the beat itself. One of the first times he did it and i realized he wasn’t just your average rapper/artist was on a song with fellow label mate Schoolboy Q called Blessed
Perfect description of what it's liket to listen to Kendrick. I got lost in the beats/production of Mr. Morale. I get to where I'm really listening to Kendrick then there will be a change in the beat or these little ear candy parts then ill be back on listening to whats going on, rewind and listen to his lyrics again incase i miss anything.
I'm not a musician or anything, but I do love kendricks music. I've been watching your videos of his music, and the way you dissect and point out the different flows of the instruments just makes me appreciate the same songs I've been hearing even more. Love what you do. Keep it up!
Hearing you explain this is exactly why I listen to Kendrick, and why he’s my favorite.. so refreshing to hear someone explain my thoughts/experience with his music
I'm new to your channel. I truly appreciate your open mindedness and willingness to learn new music and sounds. I'm also a fan of Kendrick not just for the lyrics but also for everything else that you are speaking. Kendrick Lamar is not just your average rapper. He makes true timeless art!
What's crazy and I think worth pointing out was that this song comes from the release "Untitled Unmastered" which maybe you get from the track name. These were songs that were going to be an album that ultimately got scrapped. These are Kendrick's leftovers and they're more sonically, tonally, musically complex than what people put out as full polished releases. Seeing it put to a full performance with a band like this shows how great it was.
I know you’re mostly trying to focus on the guitar and bass lines, but I promise you, you will be blown away by the rhythmic genius that is Kendrick’s “Alright” from TPAB. Edit: the track is fire in every medium but if you prefer live, there are some decent ones, but he tends to censor himself live so they’re not my favorite. You can look up Kendrick Lamar - Alright (Live) RW - Black Music, the Superbowl performance, he did one with a symphony too. The 2016 BET awards is a great one. Any of his BET or Grammys performances are great live performances tbh.
I saw Kendrick with his band in 2013 opening for the Yeezus Tour. It was equally as impressive as Kanye’s Broadway style stage performance and it was 5 dudes with instruments and a microphone. Kendrick is one of the greatest poets music has ever produced. Up there with the likes of Joni Mitchell in my opinion. All of his albums are unique displays of the soul in their own way
I love your Kendrick videos so much you speak so concise and unique when speaking about him. Unlike anyone else I heard describe him. He’s my favourite artist of all time so that says a lot about
your kid is right i love these kendrick reactions, any live performance or anything he is so talented lol. ik u mostly live stuff, but the production on his albums is insane
Grateful to be able to say that I saw Kendrick on the To Pimp A Butterfly tour - best Hip-Hop gig that I've ever been to. It was mind-blowing! Full band and all that......
