Jamiroquai- Virtual Insanity *FIRST TIME Reaction* 

Did you know this guy’s album Travelling Without Moving is still the best selling Funk album of all time? You should check it out

The fact the room was moving and he was singing and dancing while simultaneously tracking the camera, room, and furniture in his head is just insane.

The message of this song was way ahead of its time. Jay just likes to wear big hats, I saw him live in 2011 and he rocked that stage for 3 hours straight... in a big hat

The raven comes from gothic novels such as Edgar Allen Poe, it’s a symbol of death as the were always found in grave yards.Jay Kay is famous for his hats, he once called him self the twat in the hat, you’ve got to love a man who makes fun of himself.seen him live a few times, amazing, he never stops moving.xx

"He has some soul in his system" YESSSS! React to Canned Heat or Little L please. Jamiroquai is one of my top bands of all time and they have a sound totally their own.

Yes, the "room" is the thing moving on a crane type device, but the floor is separate and still. The camera is attached to the wall so it moves with the "room" and gives the appearance that its the floor that is sliding around 😊

Greatest Acid Jazz group ever. Jay Kay amazing singer/performer as is the whole band!!

I thought jay was a light skin at first but I was super surprised to find out he was a British white dude.

Almost haven't listened to anything from Jamiroquai but this song is special and has followed me since my childhood :) How they made the video? They pushed the room around in a studio set. So the walls actually move, but since the floor is a uniform color it feels like Jamiroquai, the furniture and other people are the ones moving. Probably why the last shot with blood running on the floor don't see any of that movement since it would break the illusion.

the raven is probably a reference to the raven by edgar allen poe which is about hard acceptance similar to the song

Not a J fan, but liking this song. It's one of the most hypnotic videos I've ever seen. His effortless moves makes it literally like he's prancing in the park - fabulous leg work.

This was the jam back in the day! Always loved this song and video - so different. Check out his other songs: "Canned Heat" and "Space Cowboy".

Jay and Jamiroquai were way ahead of their time. Another interesting video to check out is "Drop" by The Pharcyde. The entire video is played backwards.

Sometimes I feel this fantastic video means we arent concentrating on the lyrics. The words... are a warning from the late 90s, and we are living it now from 2020 onwards...

The room actually moves. The camera is in the wall. The footprints were digitally erased. This was explained in MTV, when it live up to the "music" part.

I love your reaction, it gave me a big smile! Its a great song, it was an instant hit when it came out.

Subbed! Dope energy! Jay K is the mad notez!

Just found your channel thanks to the algorithm. Already a fan of your fun, cool personality. Can't wait for more reactions.

This song is classic! Loved your reaction

Check out a song by them called “blow your mind “

LOVED your reaction, subbed. 🇬🇧

The raven in this song means that death is near. Whenever you see a raven bird it means trouble is coming. So, the bird represents that our future looks bad if you let AI technology take over the world. This is the first song ever to call that way before it ever happened. This song is 27 years old from 1996. But, it is way ahead of its time.

From Joy to Joy… he’s amazing. Delve in and you won’t regret it.

When I was a kid I used to imitate this video all day long, to limiting results lol

You should see them live in Verona. Amazing show in the pouring rain. It's up on YT somewhere.

I've been a jamiroquai fan for 30 years. So much do, I have 2 jamiroquai tattoos. Please could you review cosmic girl, canned heat, little L, love foolosphy all great songs xxxx

Cool reaction. You should check out their song Canned Heat - it is a straight fire dancefloor filler.

Great choice Jay Kay is uber talented and his band is super tight....love your reaction❤

Subbed just because of your beautiful personality

this VIDEO REACTION was so good I subscribed will definitely keep on checking ...GREAT CHOICE of video !!!

Another good reaction - Luv. I am going to watch all of your enjoyable reactions. Finally, Luv, you should react to Erykah Badu Tyrone { live, extended version} - you will love the tune!

I think I understand how they achieved the "moving furniture" effect of this video. It's not the furnitures that are moving, it's the whole room that is but since the camera is always in the same spot it create the illusion that the chairs and sofas are moving and all. How about the rotating sofa ? Simple, the room is also rotating and the sofa isn't moving, all Jay Kay have to do is move around to avoid bumping into objects or walls. How about the chairs that sometimes move and sometimes don't ? If you pay attention, the ones that are not moving are often against a wall, I think they simple keep them stuck to the wall until it's their time to move. EDIT: I looked up how they did it and I was right, the whole sets were moving and the furnitures that weren't were bolted to the walls of the set. This effect is obviously greatly helped by the perfectly smooth and monochromatic floor and the late 90's camera video quality. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MzwY7ii582Y.html

Please react to “Canned Heat”, by him “Jamiroquai”, 👋

Great reaction, nice to see someone digging deep to find out what the lyrics mean, new sub.

Awesome 👌

Finally!!! A reactor who emphasizes the video being reacted to, rather than just putting up a tiny screen that diminishes the video in question. You are to be congratulated on your much superior format!!!!

HAHA, you're so funny. Just found your channel :)

I think the Raven symbolises death which comes to us all.

Hello, great reaction video! Also just to add a little information, @1:56 the people standing in the hallway was the other members from Jamiroquai... Starting from the left-hand side is Toby Smith (rip) - Keyboards and Derrick McKenzie - Drums. Starting from the right-hand side is Stuart Zander - Bass, Simon Katz - Guitar and Wallis Buchanan - Didgeridoo I fully apologize because I do not see Sola Akingbola - Percussion - in this particular scene. I just subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your reaction videos! Take care.

Funny enough Whitey is capable of singing and dancing sometimes contrary to popular believe.

The first time I heard the song it was just audio, no visual. When I saw the video for the first time, I couldn't believe it was a scrawny white guy from the UK. He has so much soul and rhythm . . . very cool. But then again, the UK has a really interesting and diverse music scene that isn't nearly as pigeon-holed and stratified as it is in the US. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Insanity)

Prophetic

love this tune. I think it was filmed in an airplane hanger with moving walls.

When the video was released MTV also played the making of....

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Nice reaction. The floor isn’t moving though, the structure and camera are moving around Jay Kay and the furniture. Simple but effective illusion This was released in 1996, have a listen/react to ‘when you gonna learn?’ released in 1992. Another strong message that is more relevant today and will always be relevant. One of the first U.K. white artists to be played on BET in America

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Hat is his trade mark, that's the Poe's raven, the walls are mental hospital's isolation room like

Nice job Joy.

You're my new favorite niece!

Check out Jarle Bernhoft if you want to hear another funky white dude. "No us, no them" with Jill Scott is nothing short of fabulous. There's also Gino Vanelli if you're looking for old time vibes. Plus Hall and Oates and Michael McDonald, of course.

Dose Girl react to Jamiroquai's club bounce called "Alright". You will go crazy dancing to that song. Facts !!!

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There is a "Making Of" video and the way they done it was simple but tedious. The floor is not moving the furniture when stationary were anchored and they just move the walls around J. When the furniture had to appear to move, then the bolts came off. The camera was fixed to the frame of the 4th wall. Much easier than building a moving floor as the furniture would still need to be bolted to the wall. I'm not doing it justice so see if the video is online.

Isn't this the best❤

I used to live down the road from him. Wow did he own a bunch of expensive sports cars!

Hola saludos desde chileeee!🇨🇱🇨🇱 me caiste bien!!9.

His name is Jay Kaye ‘

Great 👍

How Justin Timberlake hasn't done a cover or a collaboration with Jamiroquai baffles me.

Please react to more Jamiroquai. I think they’re getting a little resurgence in the US, perhaps from TikTok. I’d recommend “Little L” and “High Times”.

ALL Jamiroquai is good! Some of it is more experimental than others but it's all good. No lie. Great dance/jam music!!!

That’s over 25 years old . Does Upside Down with Diana Ross , Too young to Die , My Corner of the Earth . He’s telling you we’re gonna being leaving underground. He’s part Native American, usually does wear feathers , or big hats . Bad Girls ( in Spain ) I think ~ raining really hard & still dances , even better . On a wet stage

Jamiroquai - Feels Just Like It Should

Saw them in Philly in mid/ late 90's. Jay got pissed off at his own band and the show ended a little early. At the time they were considered more pop in the US. Maybe late grunge stage being the context was hard, and I wonder how much the Spice Girls, breaking at the same time, lumped Jamiroquai in with the US audience. They put on a great show and this video is so clever and so good.

He used a room full of hydraulics which basically allowed every single thing to move freely and independently.

Gotta do Cosmic Girl next

They achieved the effect for this video by moving the structure around him on the floor to give the illusion that the floor was moving, a lot of coordination.

You like this kind of cool movement in a visual, check out Here it Goes Again, by OK Go!

Edgar Allen Poe - The Raven. Bloody 'ell a Londoner telling you about one of the greatest american poets. Thats insane..actually on topic it's virtually insane. Yeah as mentioned by others do travelling without moving. Can I suggest the BBC live at the Jazz Cafe version. You won't be sitting down listening to that. COYI

If it relates to Edgar Allan Poe, then it's probably the line "Quoth the Raven, nevermore" from the poem, oddly called "The Raven". LOL

I think in the mv, the room design style looks like a futuristic interior design style of room ..scifi mood and tone.. with the white wall and associate the design with the song lyrics about the future and technolgy. The insanity of tge world relate also with the black crow as a symbic about bad sign ..insanity of the future world.Tthe cockcroach symbolic.. the cockcroach is the only animal which will survive in the nuclear war if the world war iii happen in the future. This is how i relate to the symbolic. (Sorry for my grammar and my broken Englisg, English is not my first language)

The hat was his 'thing' he had lots of hats and that was his look

Dancing… Walking… Rearranging furniture…

This early 2000 song is so relevant today

This is so 90's as someone who was a teenager then ( some of it makes me cringe, some of it I wish we'd kept). The blue and white overall colour (minimalism design was a thing, big thing HUGE thing - and those colours became a big part of it ). The fact that the video was shot with like 3 couches , JQ himself, and a big convyer belt floor that could move in multiple directions and some concrete blocks. It's that 'less is more' mentality of the 90s. ( after the 'greed is good' and 'neon is the new everything' 80's.)

You should see his car collection

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Spoiler, the floor was moving. EDIT WRONG! Everything BUT the floor moves! All these years, damn! Anyway, beautiful jazz chords, get them out and have a go. I thought this was a Stevie track when I first heard it. Your channel is very clever, love the chat show setting.

I'm definitely late to this one. The singer's mom was also a cabaret singer. He is not native American/Iroquoian and has taken some grief for wearing the First Nation headwear at times. For earlier stuff, I would check out "Too Young to Die" which was one of their first singles. The album that "Virtual Insanity" is on has two other strong singles "Cosmic Girl" about his car, and "Alright." I'm a fan of "The Kids" from those earlier albums. For later stuff, I would check out the video for "Feels Just Like It Should" which is pretty spectacular and has 3 different Jay Kay roles in it. If you want to check out his property, the video for "7 Days in Sunny June" is filmed on his estate. Also, as others have said, check out the "Canned Heat," "Little L" and "Love Foolosophy" videos, all bangers. Thanks for this one, fun channel!

BIG CLASSIC / LEGENDARY / BIG RESPECT / OLD SCHOOL REPRESENT / 80'S 90'S FLAVA / F*CK NEW SKOOL

Just check out jamiroquai live and the band Is funky as funk

Looks like more of an abstract art than symbols.Nothing was really supose to look normal or with true meaning but it make sense with the lyrics that makes sense and tell a story through abstract that makes sense with music but its just mixed up abstract art some might mean mixed up with random. The bird probbly abstract random but the furniture is abstract make sense with the music.

I always thought he was a missing Wahlberg.

Hey joy , im from England and Jay kay (jamiroquai) is the coolest funk artist in the world , check out other hits ...check out Pharrell sound, moves and big hat style , he admitted he is a massive fan .....just sayin 🤷

Do you think being so young, her first impression was that it was CGI moving him?

British top hat ..🎩 probably representing his country..

Check out and do a reaction to the song Manifest Destiny by Jamiroquai. There's reasons by Tu Pac sampled this song. The song is TIGHT!! Blessing!!!!!!!!

He’s British ‘

Jay didn’t get the bird either

He reminds me of the cat in the hat

Birds were there to make transitions between scenes. There was 4 takes in video and it is just for editing purpose to connect them. No deep meaning, just technical move

React to my man's song Space Cowboy!✌

Like your show, Too Young to Die, Alright, and Space Cowboy are just a few more good Jamiroquai songs . Truth is they got dozens of good songs not enough Americans have heard.

movement is relative Einstein once asked "what time does oxford station stop at this train" ravens are death bringers because they eat carrion JK always wears hats - that's all

The guy who sang it is british..

We're all living in mental asylums in our living rooms. The bird is our intellect. He says there's nothing worse than a foolish mind at the end of the song and the bird flies free.

the raven is just an excuse to change the scene

You are my fav youtube reactor within 1, 2 views. (spanning years!) I guess life shit happens, but make a comeback if you can make time, please!

plus that mans british