I loved it but you were not even paying attention to the lyrics and chancjing keys lmfao that's what's music is all about, not just technique but what it can really transmits
The reverb on “I glow cuz I know what my worth is” gives me chills. It took me a minute to see that it was a nod to Maribel’s struggle with feeling worthy of being a Madrigal.
The songwriter expressed that each character he wrote for has their own musical sound, the other sister Isabela has a song that’s inspired by rock en español from the 90’s (and you can easily hear an artist like Shakira sing her song) Luisa has her own sound, i think the pop/hip hop reggaetón is very fitting for a cool looking 19 year old. To me its not that americanized, Colombia has so many different genres.
bruh everyone has different thoughts on the song and message this video talks about the PRODUCTION, not all reaction vids will be showing what YOU want to see or hear this mainly lucky boy's review on the music itself lol
@@4ZRA3L562 My comment wasn’t here to criticise the video or to poke holes in any of his comments. I came to this video after watching many of his others - I know what to expect of his commentary. It was to instead ask for confirmation on an idea that came to mind the moment he pointed something out - my own interpretation that fit what he said. My overall comment was about how the lyrics tied in with the music.
But everyone also like paid attention to We Don't Talk About Bruno lyrically wise and that song felt way more genuine to Encanto than Surface Pressure. I like Surface Pressure but I also felt that it was overwhelmingly pop. Like it was made so that it could be played on the radio and give disney a thousand bucks. It's also kinda weird to have her jamming and having a fun time in the end while talking about fucked up her life is
@@Thomazbr "It's also kinda weird to have her jamming and having a fun time in the end while talking about fucked up her life is" looks like you missed the ENTRIE POINT of her song and her character. This was Luisa giving her sister a trip to her mind and feelings. This being a 'fun' song fits so well with how one would put on a strong facade and cope with the pressure and bearing the burden of being the strong one. EVERYTHING - arrangement, instruments, lyrics - fits so well with Luisa's character and struggle.
I believe the mainstream feel that you're noticing is because of the Colombian music genre the song is based in, which is reggaeton. I don't know where you're from but I'm assuming you're from the US, is that correct? Anyway, as a Latina myself born and raised, the song did not break out of the whole Encanto vibe because reggaeton is SUCH a big part of Latin Culture, actually, it just fit right in and felt RIGHT. Encanto is a true and authentic homage to Colombian culture, and a gift to Latin Culture as a whole ♥
Exactly, and reggaetón is huge and influential. Shocked he doesn’t recognize it. But yeah it fits Luisa’s cool exterior, I see her listening to that genre. The songwriter looked for different rhythms big in Colombia for each character and he did a great job.
It isn't forced. Lin-Manuel Miranda is always so deliberate with his choices. Mirabel's song "Waiting on a Miracle" is purposely in 3/4th time as she is out of step with her family. Isabela's song was meant to have a 90s pop ballad feel to it. Surface Pressure was a song he wrote when specifically thinking of his older sister. He probably saw her as cool and Luisa does the tiktok dances at some point, this was meant to sound "cool" and like a popular song.
My favorite song from the movie! Also I don't think it was ever meant to be a "good" song. Its a song that makes you and your kids smile while this woman sing about how she really just needs a day off from working 24/7 because she's overworking herself trying to please the grandma.
I love how much of the percussion is vocals when the first chorus comes in, like the little tongue clicking in the back, the “pressure” in the background being layered with a beatbox cymbal, that was one of the stand-out parts of the song for me
I really like that Surface Pressure is more pop-y with choreo. Luisa is a strong girl, but she’s still a teenage girl, and i feel like it showcases her personality since she’s too busy doing chores to participate in most of the movie 😂
When the songs are so key to the plot the credit the song writer as one of the actual writers of the movie you know the songs are gonna have some deep message. Also yeah, didn't like the song when I watched the movie, after I decided to give the song another try I loved it.
The hook is a release of pressure from the build. It is intentional, maybe that's why it feels forced. The song keeps building and releasing pressure with the vocals. That's why the hook is catchy. It's a release from the pressure of the building verse.
Surface Pressure how to grow on me too. When I first heard the full song I was like, "I don't get the hype" but the more I listen to it, the more I love it.
About the mainstream feel of the song, I thought the same! To me, it actually added more to Luisa's character because of the feminine qualities vanilla pop songs have. It's like she's just a basic simple girl with basic simple wishes having to deal with too much all the time kn, she'd probably have some basic pop shit on her earphones.
i havent watched the movie yet but ive heard the songs and i know people love "we dont talk about bruno" but this song just hits way harder for me. sooo good actually.
You know the song is powerful when nobody mentions the goat scream Hercules belted out. This song hits you so hard in the feels everyone forgets their memes.
Latin rap/hip hop/pop and rock are all pretty big genres in urban Latin America and super popular with younger Latinos which is why Luisa has a reggaton inspired song and Isabella has a latin pop rock inspired song. Latin America and its music is hugely diverse and there isn’t just one style or genre of music that can encompass all of its culture so it doesn’t make sense to keep all the songs in the same salsa montuno/ merengue style of “we don’t talk about Bruno”
It is definitely a controversial take to try and claim that Surface Pressure is trying too hard to sound mainstream. There is nothing typical about Jessica Darrow’s vocal quality, and the whole song is built around it.
I had exactly the same reaction on the song, but after listening a few times it grew on me. Thanks for breaking the music down like this, not a lot of people get this deep!
The high note (piano?) and the whispered "pressure" in the chorus remind me a little bit of Under Pressure by Queen and Bowie. Different melody obviously, but I wonder if it's a subtle reference to that song. Under the surface, under pressure, surface pressure. Ofc, I could be waaay wrong here.
It's one of those songs that are catchy and really grow on you the more you listen, like a mold. You can't help but like it to some extent. I've woken up with this stuck in my head.
You have the same reaction with my kid on the donkeys dancing. Hahaha. I didn't even notice it until my kid started laughing. EDIT: I think the donkeys somewhat represent how she feels, carrying everybody's burden to the point of being overworked. Notice when she she started dreaming of relaxing, the donkeys turned into like some sort of unicorns. This number as whole has a lot of social undertones.
5:18 - I love that you think when Disney is scoring their films that they are thinking about selling the tracks afterwards, that hasn’t been true since the 90’s.
Love your videos, mostly because I never think about the instrumental parts to be honest and you do an amazing job calling them out and making me think about how they affect the music.
What's funny is I had the EXACT same feeling as you when I saw the film for the first time. The "drip drip drip" part really bothered me. Sounded way too modern, and out of place with the rest of the music. But after repeat listens I've come to love this song. I feel like the music after that part is so good, it makes up for it. Her range is so beautiful and refreshing.
I felt the same! Now I feel like the drip is perfect. It really captures how it's small things piling up because of it contrast with most of the rest of the song.
As an older child/sister who took over the caring role/second parent role, I super related to this. It's my fav song out the bunch. I'm aware she isn't the oldest sister in the movie, but I related to it a lot. I loved hearing your thoughts on it
I think the song is supposed to feel forced because the character feels so obligated to use her gifts in certain ways that mainly serve others. The whole idea is that she doesn’t feel like she has an option other than to carry everything that those around her can’t/don’t want to.
this rhythm against the background of the melody is needed to demonstrate Luisa's stress accumulating drop by drop (or drip by drip) Not for more pop-ish sound of the song
The first time I listened to it, I didn‘t like it. After relistening a few times tho, it really grew on me and now I love it. It might just need some getting used to.
I don't know how I didn't notice the voice whispering pressure in the background before. It kind of sounds like the hissing of metal pipes filled with steam.
First time I watched the movie I noticed that is not the same feeling you get from listeting with attention every single song. I've listened all of them after and I sure missed a lot of things!
You really need to react Tangled The Series songs. - Nothing left to loose - Crossing the Line - Ready as i´ll ever be.. etc. The show itself is underrated but songs are excellent.
I think part of the allure of surface pressure is how mainstream it sounds. I haven't seen a Disney movie since I was 16 but when I heard this song (on TikTok btw) I didn't even realize it was Disney and I loved it. It wasn't until I went to add it to my Spotify playlist that I noticed that it was from a Disney movie. However, I do agree that from the perspective of a Disney movie it is a bit off the mark. I'm more of a fan of what I consider older Disney where it's mostly live orchestra. I know Frozen 2 was a bit of a disaster but Into the Unknown is the best newer example I can think of. The first time I heard it when the climax of the song hit my first thought was "now that's Disney" and I was in love.
Am I the only one who can't hear any tambourine in the background during the part where they're flying among the pink clouds? I've listened to both the regular version and the instrumental version multiple times but I just can't hear it.
@@samiheylol2293 I can only hear the piano and what sounds like strings as well as the bass that comes in when she sings "some room for joy and relaxation". That tambourine's gotta be very faint because I literally can't hear it no matter how many times I listen to the song.
Something I really love about Joe's reaction videos is he is reacting professionally to music only. All the fancy shenanigans happening on the screen he doesn't comment on. He's solely focused on the musical design of certain songs and that is amazing because it seems rather professional than including the visual design of the named song.
Hope u see this comment, but this song dosnt sounds to amerecanais for me as u put it. I mean it actually is, but it’s taken more from regueton that have some some of that sounds. Hope u can hear a bit of Latin music, being from Perú hearing rehouse sounds in this and others songs of this move make me feel represented. Some of the Colombian artists I recommend are Maluma and Karol G… also maybe from other country’s like Bud Bonny and Rosalia. Mucho love thnx for the reaction