Lookin better bro. This might be a bit strange but i dont mind lil yachty, yeah he smashes the autotune but dunno, theres something there, he's alright 🤷🏼 Plenty of fluids man Not piss 😂 If all else fails listen to rhyme of the acient mariner, hard not to get cranked up by that 👍🏻 Keep it real hawkins 🤟🏻
Hi Justin, I love your channel/music. Have you ever reviewed any unsigned artists? Just curious. I just started a new channel. Something to listen to for fun ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E-Vf3xbvWWA.htmlsi=XJVETwJ1tUqdCg__
I've said this before, but Justin's work ethic always blows my mind. He's not feeling great, recovering from a chest infection, and in a middle of the tour, and yet still manages to record and post all of these episodes for us. What a stand up man. Great analysis as always...Also, yay JH3000 tattoo!
Funny detail: after watching your video, I watched the original video with the subtitles activated. They were in German for some reason, my mother-tongue. And the first line of the chorus «when we die» was translated as «Nach Freund Hein», which at face value means «after friend Hein». And "friend Hein" literally means "grim reaper" in German. So instead of using «when we die» («wenn wir sterben») they opted for «after Grim Reaper» in the subtitles. I find that very poetic, because the French caption actually uses the English wording 1:1. Other than that; I would have LOVED this song in the mid-nineties. And call me square for taking issue with lines like «take drugs with me». Then again, the world is going to s*ite in real time these days. Who could blame a lot of people for just giving up and seeking refuge in escapism. And that notion the song captures impeccably. Bottom line... I really like this song, despite its numerous shortcomings, for it sounds gen and sincere (despite borrowing heavily), which is what most popular songs lack these days.
That ending progressed from "the sound from karma police", through "inspired by karma police" to "basically just the ending from karma police" real quick.
My first impression is that I don't like it- then it started making me remember that this is exactly the kind of thing I used to like, when I was like 18. Still doesn't change the fact that I no longer care for it, and tbh it just makes me realize how stupid and full of it I was at 18. Can we get high when we...- wtf? I mean I get it, he's not being literal- it's symbolic I suppose of our need to keep using, even after it killed us- but as you grow older and more jaded- symbolism and poetic expression start feeling like pre-canned bubblegum bullshit used to sell songs and sound "cool" without ever really having said anything.
@@667neighbourofthebeast You're right- that's a bunch of cliche' bullshit. Sell it to someone who isn't in their 50s pal- maybe they're still wide eyed and naive enough to buy it- but I'm not. I've worked as a session player before- I know how these things are put together, marketed, prepackaged, and sold- art my ass.
@@667neighbourofthebeast You know what- you're right. I'm leaving my initial comment up because I feel like it's a bit disingenuous to take it down- it is how I feel- but that doesn't make it right. You are right, art is subjective and I'm sure there are ppl who see art in this. It's unfair to talk about how it's put together and sold and all because that's not really the artist's doing- that's the ppl who own his art that are turning it into bubblegum. He unfortunately has to play along with them or, he doesn't get to make his art so- I get it. I'm just getting old and tired- maybe a bit sour.
@@stoneysdead689 A monkey, with the right tools, can create and compose music, and write lyrics. The 'art' part is making it good and original. Bad music is art also, but it has to be unintentional and the 'artist' unaware that it is bad. Which means that bad (Extreme bad, not mediocre bad.) music is actually good music, thus making it art. Bundling, packaging, marketing and selling to a niche demographic is an art. The perfect trajectory is if the art and the artist evolve and progress in parallel, which is almost impossible with the intersections of life's abnormal constructions. Art isn't static and uninteresting. Art is farce and flaw and 'authenticity' (The mac daddy of clichés.). Art is a love affair with the beast. (Or Mary Poppins. Whichever you prefer.)
Funny story: My friend can almost 100% nail your vocals in "I believe in a thing..." and back in (when your song just came out) high school we were big nerds, but out of nowhere- he did it at a Karaoke party, he tore the house down. It was the most brave thing I've ever see a shy person do... at a huge party that was mainly singing R&B, Rap and soft rock songs. Just nail the high notes with POWER and CONFIDENCE.
Love it. Was one of my favourite songs on the sing star I bought my kids back in the early 2000's. I gave it all I got but unfortunately I lack the necessary skills but not the enthusiasm!
Everytime a Gen z claims to have reinvented the wheel in some way it's always some regurgitation of something that came before but glossier and lacking verisimilitude. It's fine to be inspired by stuff in the past and the song isn't horrible but it feels like a hollow Oasis over produced vocals with a shoegaze song bolted on the end.
there are gen-z artists doing new things. look at gabby start, julie, brakence, origami angel. all very different sounds but its undeniable that they're paving their own path.
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain, 0:50 Did you record this in Japan to upload later? It seems like you were just in NZ, and had to postpone some concerts due to illness, and it was 107.6F in NZ. No wonder you’ve been sick. Time changes, travel, temperature changes, back to back performances… I hope you feel better soon.
I interrupted a tutorial on how to build a DIY drum sander to watch a pitiful reworking of mid-nineties Brit-Pop acoustic strumming, Auto-tuned to within an inch of its life. Thanks, Yungblud. Now, where was I?
...Step 19: Tighten the set screws to ensure the drum is securely fixed to the coupler. Check that the drum aligns with the motor shaft to avoid imbalance or vibration.
@@mistermatix8241 I think there's definitely some Tim in there, but I think there's something about the beginning that reminds me of Wonderwall. Perhaps the swagger is homage to Richard Ashcroft in Bitter Sweet Symphony too.
Justin, I hope you feel better soon! Also, the struggles w the power cord today are hilariously relatable! The struggle is real! I’m glad you kept that part in the video 😂 And the shirtless look is lovely, made my day 🥰
I just picked up on something Justin. In this video, you were really close to the camera, and seeing you that close was actually like having a friend over to listen to a tune. If you ever pop over I will break out the backgammon.
I've been surprised by how much I enjoy the channel. Cheers. As for this tune... I like the unashamedly 90's indie sound, but the lyrics are a bit shite, no?
Justin: I gotta admit when I first saw you in the darkness in your video I didn't get the parody (thing called love). I though you were trying to look like Led Zeppelin or something and you were just "too cool for school" as the saying goes. Now SO many years later FINALLY I get the joke watching the video. I stumbled across your channel/videos via Ren. Flash forward and now I really look forward to these. The deconstruction of songs is like being in a class with you as a teacher/mentor so thank you. You NAILED it on this video. Wicked Game, Oasis, Radiohead, 90's indie beat. The only thing I would explain is I THINK the auto tune has reached a point where it's a cultural thing instead of a tool. In that genre the artists WANT that warble sound. Drives me insane but I suppose it's just a vocal "effect" at this point like any other effect. Thanks man! Change the lyrics to: "When we get high... can we still die?" "Yes, yes you can"
That auto tune “warble” sound is horrible. My nephew refused to believe me when I pointed it out years ago when he was a teen, and listened to that garbage. He insisted that it wasn’t an effect. I wonder how many teens think that voices do that?
Comments Day Question: Is there a song or band from your youth that you just weren’t into very much, but as an adult you have a whole new appreciation for?
There is also a bit of 60's nostalgia in this song as well. Synths after Yungbluds finishes singing (before Lil Yachty starts) are reminiscent of strings/synths in The Moody Blues 1968 song "Legend of a Mind", which is about LSD man Timothy Leery (a clinical psychologist at Harvard who researched, experimented and advocated for psychedelic drugs). In the middle is a slowed down (due to slower tempo) of the "na na-na na" which is reminiscent of Deep Purple's 1968 song "Hush". To me the psychedelic nature of this song is why the vocals have the vocoding and auto-tune effects. In my mind the song shows influences from the 60's, and also the 90's as mentioned in this video, but interpreted & presented in 21st century 2020's vibes. I don't mind when a song is expressed in the modern day from some influences that stretch back 30-60 years. And besides the melody is awesome.
Well hmm. As someone who chases the sound of her childhood, born in 1990, this sounds oddly comforting. Never listened to a song by this artist before and doubt I'd listen to anything else but I do oddly like this one.
So much to comment today! 03:53 🤣🤣🤣 I love these videos out of your comfort zone 06:56 that head dance is infectious😂 I've been doing it uncounciously too 07:44 😅😅😅 08:55 you nailed it there! We should see how this song sounds live... Nice one!👍 Happy Friday!!!Yay!!!🥳
Yungblud always seems to take the chords of a popular song from 30 years ago, put some drumbeat from another song and make a new song out of it. Not very imaginative, but very efficient. PLUS his audience wasn’t born 30 years ago and don’t care much for their parents’ music anyways, so… yeah. He figured it out.
If he is repackaging the songs and selling em to the kids (successfully), then it goes against your point… they like the music, but are too ignorant or stupid to realize it without some help.
@@nickhall1115 No. My point is: he's figured out a method to write "hits". And that, while us old farts dismiss it as "copycat behaviour", the youngsters don't care where it comes from. Like, his song "Fleabag" is basically wonderwall chords on "Smells like teen spirit" structure. And it works well. But honestly, everybody rehashes stuff anyways: The Beatles stole from rock n' roll, Rn'b and vocal girl groups; Led Zeppelin basically looted bluesmen and Nirvana is nothing more than mid-tempo punk with good melodies and Bonham on drums (and sometimes a Killing joke riff). You can't create from nothing, so... yeah, he's doing a good job.
@@Em45567 Well yeah, which means you weren't born yet when Oasis and Nirvana thrived (nor when the Cure's "Close to me" was released). That's my point. (That being said, I was a teen at the time and still like Yungblud. Saw him at the festival a couple years ago, he was honestly the best gig of the day, despite not being on top of the bill) Anyway, that's ok, I'm not slagging off younger people at all, we all didn't care about "our parent's music". All I'm saying is: he's a clever chap who figured it out.
I just love how genuine and normal Justin is. He's so extravagant on stage yet off stage theres none of that diva shit we see from a lot of artists. He seems like the sorta guy you could just go out for a couple pints with and have a genuine down to earth laugh with
Oh man I remember short stay efficiencies like that place when traveling. They all look the same in Berlin, Amsterdam... When you get down to Paris you get cooler old digs. But hey, they work better than hotels and they leave you tf alone. Cheers man. Have fun on tour.
Looking forward to seeing you guys playing live in Melbourne tonight. 🥰😁🤘🎸 Hope you continue to get better, too, Justin. ❤ Make sure you guys stay hydrated, it's gonna be a hot day/night in Melbourne the next couple of days.
as an avid psychedelic music fan, listen to the Lil Yachty album Let’s Start Here… you won’t be disappointed. Kanye esque, the rapper uses auto tune and modulation as an instrument
Realising that the stuff people are ripping off for its "retro" vibe came out when you were a teenager is the worst part of getting older. This track felt like a medley of "greatest hits of the 90's" and has forced me to contemplate my own physical decline and mortality.
Was dead on arrival at the local hospital with a massive heart attack. You know it's coming but when it happens it's just like a light being switched off. There's absolutely zero. As you will have correctly assumed, they got me going again 🙂
Man, you sold me! I saw your link and I was all like who the f? But saw it was about Youngblood. Brother I blew a snot bubble laughing! However I wasn’t a huge fan of this song but you lit it on fire and put it out by pissing on it. Thanks man, thanks. What’s even more mind blowing is the first song I learned how to play on the guitar was that damn Oasis song! How in the ever loving f did I f’ing miss that????
Big Yungblud fan but this one's not my fav. Still respect the artistic approach on it but not something that's an easy listen. Justin as always kills it with kindness and insight! Love the positive vibes here.
Sunlight. And a D3 megadose. But whenever possible, I get twenty minutes of Sun daily. We evolved under the Sun. We need it. Our brains actually sense the infrared heat from the Sun.
The acoustic version is tastefully done. Yes, you hear certain influences within the song, but I view it as a complement towards those who influenced his vision.
There *is* something a bit... Overt, I'd say, about the presentation here... Has Yungblud had some kind of beef with a Gallagher recently? "Fook off Noel, I can write a better Oasis song than you" 😆
This Yungblud guy tried to do pop-punk as well. Before that he was a rapper. The mumble rappers of zanaxville seem to be following a different (yet easy to play) genre every year. I think a lot of it came from the emo-ish soundcloud rappers like "nothing,nowhere" (Whose newest release is 2006 era post-hardcore) and "lil lotus".
I get its harder for artists to stand out in today's music industry, have their own sound, given so much has come before. But some still manage to do it and make great work. This isnt one of them. At least make an effort. Just, no.
Autotune can be a legit stylistic choice. The hate it gets is so played out. It's just like when synthesizers first hit the scene in the late '60s. People used to say that it’s not „authentic“ or „real“. Musical styles evolve with technology.
I got to pull you up saying this is Shoegaze Indie. Oasis were never shoegazers. Bands like Ride , Catherine Wheel, Family Cat, Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine were sme of the best gazers of shoes. Britpop came after and was pretty pants imo. Just a way of trying to force indie into the mainstream at the time. Brit pop with the exception of a few was the end of Indie. Check out Vapour Trail by Ride. Proper British Indie.
I'd say no. I like the song, though. My hope is, though, that we all get spat back into another life, from the beginning, a parallel existence where all our wrongs are righted, all our hurts are healed, and there are no regrets at the end the next time around. Way too much to wish for, I know. We probably just wink out like the stars we are. Take care of yourselves.
Question: Good day to you Justine,love the channel.Your such a positive chap do you ever get angry/pissed off at anything….what grinds your gears? Cheers.
