Professional Musicians React to BILLIE EILISH (Lost Cause and Your Power)

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We are reacting to BILLIE EILISH'S album HAPPIER THAN EVER today. We are going to listen to two songs from the album LOST CAUSE and YOUR POWER.
I'm Jack Conte the CEO of @Patreon and one half of the bands @ScaryPockets and @Pomplamoose.
Joining me today are 3 of my best musician friends;
Ryan Lerman, a professional guitarist the other half of @Scarypockets
Mario Jose, a professional singer who plays with @DuaLipa and has appeared on the Simpsons.
Dannielle De Andrea, a professional singer who has sung with @TomJones and @Prince.
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I will be making a lot more videos so if you like this one, so please ding that bell and hit the subscribe button. You can subscribe here:
/ @deadwaxshow
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You can find Billie Eilish's channel here:
/ @billieeilish
You can find Finneas O'Connell's channel here:
/ @finneasofficial
The Lost Cause music video here:
• Billie Eilish - Lost C...
The Your Power video here:
• Billie Eilish - Your P...
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We also feature other music in this video which we will link to below.
Prince, Kiss;
• Prince & The Revolutio...
Scary Pockets, Sweet Child of Mine
• Sweet Child O' Mine - ...
Suzanne Vega, Luka
• Suzanne Vega - Luka
Kendrick Lamar, For Free
• Kendrick Lamar - For F...
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Please leave us a comment below and tell us what you would like us to react to.
Thanks to Rick for his question which he left on Scary Pocket's Patreon. Before we film episodes we ask the Scary Pockets Discord and Patreon members for questions on certain episodes, you can find the communities here;
Discord:
www.scarypocke...
Patreon:
/ scarypockets
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@jibaee 3 года назад

this channel fills that void as a musician that has no musician friends to nerd out with

@felipeveiga5807 2 года назад

Yesss soooo muchhhh

@stonycreekproductions4789 2 года назад

I’m not as smart as they are but I definitely agree!

@ethanpawelczyk1510 Год назад

you’re speaking way too fucking loud rn I need you to shhh

@vaderladyl Год назад

Check Rick Beato.

@xen0nsworld Год назад

me!

@geodraws 3 года назад

Not a musician but I fucking love watching people talking about their passion!!!! And you guys are helping me hear things I didn't hear before lol. Awesome series, can't wait for more!

@JZL003 3 года назад

Hah that's exactly my thought too

@stevek7699 3 года назад

Easily my favorite reactions/analysis. Listening to you guys helps me understand Billie and Finneas's success at the grammies when music pros are really impressed by the intricacies and subtleties these super sibs put into their productions. I love what they do, and I love better understanding why.

@yfoog 3 года назад

It’s NOT A CGI snake. Billie doesn’t use CGI and all her videos are somewhat dangerous. It’s her thing.

@BooBuKittyPhuk Год назад

She has used CGI, but not when its unnecessary. She tries to do as much as humanly possible with real things like a real snake, real locations and practical effects

@vinzdorier Год назад

This snake is 100% CGI when it's wrapped around her tho. When you know where to look, it's pretty clear : the shadows give it away, as well as the movements of the snake in comparison with her own movements. But when the snake is just laying on her knees, it looks real.

@lil4817 11 месяцев назад

@@vinzdorier No, not CGI 100%, you can check out pictures of her holding the snake

@vinzdorier 11 месяцев назад

@@lil4817 CGI 100% in some shots, especially the one when it's around her neck. And yes the snake is real in other shots, like at the beginning. I expect that they used footage of the real snake to create the CGI shots and make it look more real, but the shadows don't lie.

@notnotme1715 8 месяцев назад

@@vinzdorierand you think that THEY would’ve overlooked that. Nothing is CGI dude. It’s called choice. There’s proof. Google is free

@Max-jf5vu 3 года назад

One thing I really really appreciate here is that we can hear the songs with high-quality audio too! Panning and stuff is just never commented on because reactors hardly ever prioritise it when they're uploading their videos.

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

I'm glad you appreciate the audio mix, we spend a lot of time making the episode sound good.

@GiraFFi12 3 года назад

Aurora next? She was inspiration for Eilish to start her music career after all. This Norwegian prodigy is just magical creature in every way possible.

@meiter 3 года назад

Aurora next I can only support!

@BlackDim100 3 года назад

Agree and agree again.

@thinkingoutloud7851 3 года назад

Strong recommend. She's a fantastic artist and person.

@zzhi6937 3 года назад

Aurora's soundscapes are just incredible, that or Lorde's Melodrama!!

@Kid12Andra 3 года назад

OMG YESS please do A Different Kind of Human by Aurora!!!

@thinkingoutloud7851 3 года назад

Great reaction, and the 1st I've seen, that illuminates why Billie and Finneas are so highly regarded in the industry. The subtle brilliance of Finneas' production combined with the utter beauty of Billie's voice, dear God, her voice... I have 6 decades on this planet and they are the greatest talents I've ever encountered.

@hoy68290 Год назад

Im 40 and I LOVE her voice and her charisma and attitude in her voice and her personality… It’s like she is a modern Marylin Monroe character.. i don’t even know how explain it. She is amazing and her brother too!! For me the youngest and most complete talented artists of this century. Hands down, they do interesting music. I can’t wait to see their works in the future.. if they are so creative and great at this age.

@yourjustthebest1706 Год назад

great video, great reactions !

@pithyginger6371 3 года назад

"I'd like to take my python into your canyon" sounds like a tinder pick-up line

@pvnova 3 года назад

Oh my. Instant subscribe. Cool to see this new show I didn’t know I was waiting for. Jack I’ve been a fan since 2007 and surely will be for the next 14 years 😎

@paultheboss 3 года назад

Great to see you here Pvnova! I agree this is an instant subscribe!

@SlowMtbRider 3 года назад

Oh that's so cool to see you there, I am loving your work PV as I am loving Jack's. Thank you to both of you for helping me to better understand and then loving even more music.

@BjornTvoric 2 года назад

Nice to see you here PV, I've been following your channel since your first videos :)

@aaaaaaaaaab71 3 года назад

Would a full album listen to Happier Than Ever be too much? I'm totally digging the new Billie/Finneas vibe and I love learning about the process and skills from you all!

@nomadine85 3 года назад

I want this as well! I want to know ALL OF THE NERDY MUSIC DETAILS!! I don’t just want it, after having seen this video I need it. I want to understand how and why Billie’s music does to us what it does. I understand lyrically because that’s my forte but musically I need more information. I need it

@leo_27_ 3 года назад

This

@rome8180 3 года назад

Yes! I wanted this video to be 10 times as long. There's so many other great songs on the album for them to talk about.

@stefanfrankel8157 2 года назад

Check out the 2-part interview with Finneas at Pensado's Place. There's also one with Rob Kinelski, the guy on the stage with them at the Grammys, who did the final mix.

@angelicalicari8355 2 года назад

I need a review of the single Happier Than Ever, Bury a Friend, and maybe some of the older stuff (All the good girls go to hell, Everything I wanted, Watch, Copy cat).

@yulexisvictoriano9546 3 года назад

Thank you for the Finneas recognition in his production! You guys should definitely react to "Happier than ever" the one track. It's definitely one I'm DYING for you guys to react to!! Keep up the great work !

@EllenBeal 3 года назад

I absolutely love this series, Jack. I’m not a musician myself, but I’ve always loved learning about how and why music *works*. Like, what makes something good? It’s part of the reason I was so drawn to Pandora-it helped me understand more about my taste and music preferences. Also, there’s just something so cool about seeing you folks in your element!

@midnightmiqo 3 года назад

Watching Professionals talk professionally, like deep in the weeds of the stuff they are passionate about, aces. Always Aces. A weird idea to look into, and often doesn't escape it's own little world, is the world of video game music. Especially in modern gameplay where videogame music has evolved FAR beyond just midi sounds. Personal recommendation, the work of Masayoshi Soken on Final Fantasy XIV.

@azadehfa 3 года назад

the QUALITYYYYY of these videos. WOWZA.

@e.j.leonard2379 3 года назад

I love how you've all got very specific expertise to make unique comments, but enough of a shared experience to understand each other. So good

@Hybridsoulman521 2 года назад

Your power is the most underrated song of the year. Great analysis!

@jujubeethatsme 2 года назад

I loved this!! I could listen to you talk about EVERY one of Billie's songs - they are that interesting and good.

@nodezsh 3 года назад

Well, I know that the load of spiders on her MV "you should see me in a crown" were not CGI. In particular, the one coming out of her mouth was her pet tarantula. That was real too. Billie doesn't much like CGI, and now she directs the music videos herself, so it's most likely the snake was just an unoffensive species, but unashamedly real.

@Guysm1l3y 3 года назад

Dannielle NAILS that comparison to "Luka"!

@drunkenmuse 2 года назад

I would never have made the connected, but it's really true - I stumbled over Vega's acapella of Tom's diner ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DkYPge6ZKSQ.html a few days ago and going back to relisten it becomes even clearer.

@mikeferguson4816 Год назад

When I first heard Billie Eilish, I thought "whatever, another pop star" but after seeing/hearing her on NPR's Tiny Desk with her bro, other behind the scenes things, and their production stuff, finding out it's layers of vocals instead of FX, and really concentrating on her mastery of her voice and how much control it takes to sing that softly with accuracy and mood...I'm a fan. She special special. (yes, special squared, a.k.a. special, raised to the power of special)

@BRGustavoal 3 года назад

guys this series is fuckn AWESOME! as an amateur producer, these little things you guys talk about are really inspiring.

@dani.p 3 года назад

Now that the album is out I'm SO intrigued about your reactions to Happier Than Ever (song). For me it was an intense and emotional experience... like when I listened Bohemian Rhapsody or Welcome to the Black Parade for the first time :B It's like my body can not handle it so I cry-sob-shiver xD

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

It's the sign of good music when you really feel it.

@RickMolloy 3 года назад

Mario & Jack thank you for including and answering my question, I’m super excited that pop music is taking this little turn for a bit :)

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

Rick thanks so much for taking the time to record a question. Also, your studio setup is 🔥

@TheRealShedLife 3 года назад

The 2nd song, the melancholy, the guitars, the sweeping vocals, reminds me quite of an old Smiths song, "I won't share you." They're both similarly haunting, to me.

@prbd0985 3 года назад

Also I heard entire new album is Incredible it’s so amazing and when she was asked what her influences were to writing it she said it was so easy it basically wrote it self they were really just feeling the vibe it was very 1920s lounge singer type era with Her unique twist to it and a little bit of stuff you’ve never heard her day before which is 100% accurate

@rome8180 3 года назад

This needs to be a weekly podcast, and at least three times as long as it is now.

@tristanbouchonnet1461 3 года назад

This is the show we all need to keep faith in music !!! This is exactly how you can understand how great music is done !!! Keep going guys ! I'll promote your work in France !

@ZachHall 3 года назад

New favorite series on RU-vid, hands down. Such amazing insight that a normal reaction doesn't provide.

@PeterHollens 2 года назад

Umm this is so fun and where have I been my entire life that i didn't know THIS was a THING?!!!!

@NikWeber. 3 года назад

This was so awesome! I'm also sure Finneas would really enjoy you guys being an amazed Sherlock Holmes Team. You guys rock and I love this new format! Much love 🤗

@zeroyum1473 3 года назад

I am an electrical/computer engineer by trade and I love being able to nerd out with you on the design and implementation of music... If I could have a second life, I would want to be Finneas... He has such an amazing mind!!!

@stephaniepietro2640 3 года назад

Please PLEASE do a whole album reaction. I promise you it's incredibly well done and worth your time! (Long time Pomplamoose fan and musician/private teacher.) I value these opinions! Thanks for this awesome channel!

@ChristofferCena 3 года назад

Regarding the kick drum on Lost Cause: Each kick seems to start in the right ear and pan to the left, as if they're blowing straight thru your head. It's an awesome effect. Thanks posting some great reactions.

@edchun1 2 года назад

That’s the best description I’ve heard of her - she’s an ASMR singer.

@david_c_rice 3 года назад

I got to 12 minutes and then couldn't believe my luck that there were still 10 minutes left to watch

@MikeB12800 3 года назад

I remember Luka! Wow. Crazy how there’s so many songs we forget, but a couple of notes and it comes right back.

@warpman74 3 года назад

This is great! I just love professionals geeking out about their passion, and such a lovely bunch of geeks too!!!

@andresdavid 3 года назад

This new channel is fantastic. I need more of this in my life.

@Corpsarious Год назад

Billie Eilish is a Super human she is in our hearts and literally no one can compete her in personality savageness and voice vocals

@breearbor4275 3 года назад

i hope this channel blows up! as someone whose pretty amateur at production i feel like i learn so much from hearing you all dissect these tracks.

@jeremydvarner 3 года назад

The little explainers that go deep into the ideas that may not be normally accessible to average viewer are absolutely golden. These videos are such a delightful execution of the concept.

@ronangemsjager2134 3 года назад

Thank you for this amazing series. I really appreciate it. It's incredible to see or more hear what you guys are recognising in the tracks!!! I just love those small details

@RebelwheelsNYCShow 3 года назад

if billy ever did a cover of portishead, I would be down with that. in my mind, that would work out

@orlock20 3 года назад

I believe she should team up with her obvious influence Sara Lov and the band she was in called Devics. Billie just needs a bowl cut to complete the transformation.

@michaelsun8804 3 года назад

I'm selfish... just want to hear that.

@Nono-ek6ne 3 года назад

I was so disappointed to find out this is you guys' only second video. I want more!!

@VancouverOldschool 3 года назад

You guys are rad.. your content is rad, keep being rad and doing rad things!

@thesonutube 3 года назад

Osim! This was so much fun. Thank you all. :) For me, whose only involvement in music has been listening to and loving it... the vid was also extremely beneficial in that it will probably enable a deeper/higher level of enjoyment. This channel is a brilliant idea. Please consider reviewing Adore by Prince, which is one of my all time favourite songs, and probably my favourite ever vocal performance... so would so love to appreciate the PMR analysis?

@AutomatedHome 3 года назад

Love this new channel and these insights. Thank you.

@BeeKnown 3 года назад

Loving how your mixing up the guests on the videos. The stuff about sidechaining was really interesting, not having any background in music I have found your videos super accesible and adding to my appreciation of songs that i haven't thought about that much before, particularly on the production and mixing side of things. Would love to hear your thoughts on the band twenty one pilots

@anmagogo 3 года назад

I'm loving these videos, even though I was hopping you would react to the song Happier Than Ever. It blew my mind!

@jenniferweltonartworks5671 3 года назад

I love your responses and breakdown of these songs. I started listening to Billie and then ventured off into Finneas’ solo productions. OMG! He is a master of sound and I love his dance numbers in his videos. So good! He does a duet with a singer named Ashe, so I ventured into her songs, too. She’s got some crazy good stuff, as well. You all probably know about them already, but thought I’d mention them just in case you don’t.

@lee32476 3 года назад

Man the guitar production on this is really interesting too. Sounds like 2 different acoustic tracks panned opposite of each other, with some harmony stuff going on. But I’d swear that when the percussion kicks in, part of it is the sound of palm muted chords on an acoustic as a kind of kick drum sound. Wild shit.

@rome8180 3 года назад

They're also very out of time with each other. But purposefully so. I'm guessing he doubled it fairly tightly but then added a delay to one of the guitars. They don't sound accidentally out of time in the way they would if you just played it sloppily.

@Jose_diazlife 3 года назад

love how you talk about the mixing and vocal production etc. you guys pay so much attention to detail, sooo cool

@parallelvoid 3 года назад

Holy shit. I love this channel. I did not know I needed videos like these but from a fellow musician, keep this shit going. Y’all deserve more followers.

@jeremybilson7778 3 года назад

This is so well done and covered I had to watch it twice, love hearing your thoughts guys, thanks for sharing!

@erix1971 3 года назад

Waited for something like this for ages! Thank you so much for making it real! Love it!

@guimarques013 3 года назад

I really like your work with Scary Pockets but, when I came to check this channel, my first reaction was... "ugh, 20+ minutes? That's a bit too much for me to sub" - 1 hour later I already binged the 2 first episodes and have the notification bell on for whenever the 3rd one lands. Great job dissecting a lot of the nuances (and 101's) of their musical production! Love it!

@prbd0985 3 года назад

I love it you’re talking about the spatial audio so they teamed up with special audio because of the way they do their production and Finneas did a whole interview about it that when you were talking about the cat being off-center he does that on purpose it’s two cakes and then they specifically do it so that it bounces back-and-forth so you’re surrounded in nothing but sounds and it has you just constantly wanting to look around and really submerge yourself in this song I love the way he described it as an internal invisible roller coaster that you never know where it’s going to take you

@rockdfunk 3 года назад

love this new concept so much, geeking out on musicians stuff, amazing for musicians but also for music lovers in general

@santiagoFvl 6 месяцев назад

What a fantastic breakdown from really observant & knowledgeable people. loved this!!!!!

@dingoboyize 3 года назад

You guys are going to blow up with this program. Instant subscribe. As a musician/ songwriter for 50 years I'm stealing tips every show. Thanks bubba.

@ScaryPockets 3 года назад

insta-sub 🙌

@ashaide 3 года назад

omg this is gold. Love the technical stuff, learning a lot! Than you SP peeps! Much love and more power and looking forward to more eps.

@diegothefarmer 3 года назад

I love how you all nerd on music! I'm learning a lot. Keep it up!

@tamaraivan8778 3 года назад

This was SO good. I hope you guys gonna listen to her new album as well!:) can’t wait!

@jpjapers 3 года назад

Finneas is great at prioritising the headphone listening experience and the sensory experience you can give when you dont TRY to recreate a wider soundscape and use the closeness you get from the vast majority of consumer headphones to your advantage.

@andrewhermann3319 2 года назад

agreed. billie's songs don't come through very well on the radio in my opinion, but god damn, they sound AMAZING in some good cans

@malcolmadams2105 2 года назад

It’s only a matter of time before this channel explodes. My new fav

@Macna333 2 года назад

tremendous as always. thank you

@arxmechanica 3 года назад

Great episode. Thanks Jack for creating this channel. I'm enjoying it very much.

@dani.p 3 года назад

This is like the "Inside the Actors Studio" OF MUSIC!!!! I freaking love it!!!!

@Jybzer Год назад

I really liked the analysis you did on 'Your Power' when you talk about the use of subasses in frequencies below 200 Hz. It really gives support to his guitar, Billie's voice, and a seriousness almost indistinguishable from the rest of the music, not to mention the correlation with the title of the song.. Very well done, and a nice return for the composer!

@Jybzer Год назад

But otherwise Billie bossa nova > all ;P Thank you for this moment of video!

@Jybzer Год назад

A flute or maybe some other recording on an iPhone, like a breath in a beer bottle for example haha that can be the kind of sounds that are used ^^

@Khoamikaze 3 года назад

This is awesome! Great perspective. Love the edits to further explain techniques used in the production. Keep it up

@juliablizin8885 2 года назад

Bang-up awesome show, guys! You took 2 new greats and made them greater to my ears. Flutey fucking ducking sounds forever. Your teamed insights as singers/artists/producers/practiced listeners enhances everything worth knowing in these songs. Thank you for the illuminations!

@TheMeyer 3 года назад

You know it's professional musicians reacting when the FIRST thing that stands out is the kick drum panning

@JukeboxAlley 2 года назад

Shes got a great vocal quality and signature sound, her best is "power", "everything i wanted", and "when the partys over" in my opinion, im not a fan at all of most of her other stuff directed towards a younger generation, but i really like those 3 songs of hers especially for testing vocals and depth on new stereo gear. Ps-also i might add i think shed do great with a modern bossa nova/jazz type of track with some brass instruments, would be interesting.

@EricD514 2 года назад

Wow. This is amazing. So many eyeopening moments.

@brennancairns9623 3 года назад

This is sick. Wish I had this years sooner so I could get hooked when I was even younger. I would love to see you guys react to Silk Sonic, their second single has got me hooked on them! Also maybe do some Vulfpeck? Always love to hear about Jack’s production!

@octo448 3 года назад

Oh, I'm so down for this. More more more!

@aldoantunes 3 года назад

I love this series. Thank you!

@random22026 2 года назад

I love this channel for the way you LISTEN to each song and explain what's goin' on; for your choice of muso(s) featured in each episode (I wasn't into Billie and Finneas and their oeuvre---until NOW!); and for your bare honesty and humility in the face of sometimes staggering talent. 🤍 As for the python shots: the only time you see the snake moving is in close-up (probably a stand-in dressed like Billie). And when the drone seems to be moving away in the outro, the 'snake' twisting around her neck, shoulders and torso like a scaly shawl, isn't moving: a realistic rubber prop, probably. Because you're correct: they wouldn't have risked their chanteuse's safety without an animal wrangler at the ready. Ah, the special effects inherent in livin' L.A. vida loca... 🙃

@fernandogastelomusic 3 года назад

Knowing how detailed Jack Conte is on production. My number one band request is Jellyfish. The most brutally underrated band of all time. How come they never became as huge as Queen or Tears for Fears is beyond me

@rome8180 3 года назад

YES. The songwriting is absolutely genius on Spilt Milk.

@funkmastergeneral 3 года назад

I feel like it’s obvious… Silk Sonic next!

@jas_bataille 3 года назад

"What's so special about this year that it's time" Well... we got into a full-on worldwide pandemic and everyone, including the biggest pop stars, started to rethink their priorities. Bet she wanted to do this for awhile and then just went, "f*** it" and did it...! ... and of course, your explanations were ALL on point :) I just feel like bigger pop artist feel like they should do what they really want just like the rest of us.

@AmbroseReed 3 года назад

So glad that impressive folks like Jack still experience that "this production is so good its making me angry" thing 😅

@eduardomendes684 3 года назад

Asking again for John Mayer's "Sob Rock" next time! This is awesome btw

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

What song from the album is your favourite?

@eduardomendes684 3 года назад

@@DeadWaxShow Wild Blue is my undisputed favorite!

@eduardomendes684 3 года назад

@@DeadWaxShow Last Train Home, which is the single that was previously released, and Shot In The Dark, the most streamed song in the album so far, are also great. I think those would also be good ones for you guys to react to!

@HenriksenDolf 3 года назад

Jack, we have been myspacefriends and I am kind of proud what you achieved. Keep going man!

@johnfowlertrailrunning 3 года назад

Love this! So many inspiring ideas and comments. Thanks! 😀

@LucasRoth42 3 года назад

I... I need more of this.

@flora_76 3 года назад

oh man i need more of this... way more of THIS

@katletze 2 года назад

That siren sound in "Your Power" gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME when I'm driving.

@bassmunk 3 года назад

This makes me want to buy a Billie Eilish CD big time! lol She's so good 👌

@jonahwieber5070 3 года назад

I really want to see you guys react to Finneas's music. He is more heavily inspired by jazz and tends to make his own music even more unusual than what he does for his sister. Definitely one of the standout musicians of our age.

@denisekuo6717 3 года назад

This is so interesting! Love the insight you have, especially as a Gen Z kid here. If you wanna react to more popular music, please react to Silk Sonic!! Leave the Door Open is a huge hit right now, and they just came out with Skate! Big fan of Scary Pockes and love this new channel!

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

Silk Sonic have such a groove!

@patrickm4729 3 года назад

So well done. I love the expertise relative to other react videos, and putting the clarifying examples into the video.

@lucascruz3512 3 года назад

I would've never imagined you guys would be doing reactions lmao I'm so down

@thentil Год назад

I wish there were more of these on the channel, it's so interesting to hear y'all deconstruct these things

@TroyKing777 3 года назад

I am so here for this.

@paladin_here 3 года назад

Lost Cause is such a masterpiece. and you said it right. they were so brave to put it out because something like this won’t be that popular with songs like Industry baby at the top charts

@davidh4442 3 года назад

Love this channel, subbed watched all videos to date! Always loved music, learning new stuff and really helps me listen to things you normally miss and appreciate the song more!

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

That's great David! I'm glad you like it.