Sam Fender Is A Perfect Example Of THIS Songwriting Technique!

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I was told to have a listen to #SamFender by a few of you in the comments...so I did and I was pleasantly surprised. I noticed a particular musical device he uses in his song #SeventeenGoingUnder that I'm really enjoying at the moment. However, as always, tell me what you think!
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@DanishJerk123 2 года назад

His sound is like a mix between The War on Drugs and Springsteen, seasoned with Geordish charm and roughness. Killer artist

@ellohihi 2 года назад

I definitely agree with that, I hear a little Killers influence as well(maybe?). Just started listening to Sam Fender when he was opening for Liam Gallagher.

@PaulMurphyMusic 2 года назад

His biggest influence after Springsteen is Jeff Buckley. That’s the closest artist to him vocally. I also read somewhere he learned his vocal style from Jeff.

@joeldb 2 года назад

War on Drugs already sound like Springsteen

@lindamcmahon358 2 года назад

Just listened to his song and watched the video and it knocked the wind from my sails - so much heart, so much depth - I'm the next generation and I really felt this pain. Thanks for introducing us Justin! xx

@cuboid5 2 года назад

Justin! Fan of The Darkness from the early days, and I’ve got to say it’s nice just listening to you talking about music, being the calming, humorous guy you are, and being a casual guitar player it’s nice seeing you support your views with a few strums here and there - I like that kind of stuff. Keep it up mate, if you can bear it! As for Sam, likewise I know f-all about him, but thanks for your recent Greta Van Fleet video - somehow they passed me by too. Ps. Interesting guitar - slim body, better for air travel?

@flopflopfloppy 2 года назад

Get to know

@jade.nicole13 2 года назад

I love Sam Fender and I’m so glad you’ve done a video ab him, his songwriting in particular is amazing!! He’s insanely talented

@Majamham 2 года назад

North Shields lad who played Tynemouth Surf Cafe - which I even bladdy did - and I STILL took until 17 Goin Under to give him a go. Really like it and he’s class too. Really happy for his success. I assumed I wouldn’t like his music at all for some reason and I let my silly prejudice keep me from him all the while. What a silly arse. I like how you analyse the pops, J-Haw.

@MrCarltregale 2 года назад

Does anyone know anything about the guitar Justin is playing and where I could get one?

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 2 года назад

It's a Martin Backpacker!

@MrCarltregale 2 года назад

Wow, thanks for the reply. Loving the RU-vid videos.

@violinmke 2 года назад

I'll tell you.The olderyou get and busier you get the more you miss new material until you're running to keep up. For me, anyway.

@Chakirisan Год назад

What does it say that I'm 63 and I immediately connected with Seventeen Going Under... Sam is a once in a generation artist who's lyrics speak of the melancholy of youth and capture a genuine feeling a ton of people can relate to, I think he's brilliant.

@y2kcurran 2 года назад

Although he (thankfully) doesn't try to dress like Springsteen, you can hear big influences right through his music. The style of lyrics even to the Max-like snare. He does a few Springsteen covers live which are great and with his own twist. Really refreshing to hear something with a bit more imagination in the charts and mainstream radio.

@hollyblue28 2 года назад

Yeah I can hear the Springsteen influence all over his music, that note he hits on the last repeat of the lyric '17 going under' at the end of the song is pure Springsteen. He even overtly references Springsteen with 'Mary' in the lyrics of Last to Make It Home, which I'm certain isn't a coincidence given the signifcane of the name in Springsteen's songs

@14AspenDrive 2 года назад

@@hollyblue28 apparently he's on tour with the killers, another springsteen influenced band

@michaeledwardlenzi 2 года назад

I am also in the US and just starting to check him out. To my ear, he carries a very heavy debt to the Killers Sam's Town era. I don't mean that in a negative way. It is a very American, anthemic style. Yearning and chiming away. His music and songwriting is moving.

@youngandrew66 2 года назад

Totally agree! That was a great album too - before flowers decided "hey, the pet shop boys didn't need guitars, neither do I.." groan..

@mungofinalfi4480 2 года назад

@@youngandrew66 Have you listened to their latest two albums? They're nothing like Pet shop boys and a lot more like Springsteen and The War on drugs.

@SimonJohnOwen 2 года назад

Sam's Town is the best album by The Killers imo, but I do like Pressure Machine

@federicovavassori4303 2 года назад

@@mungofinalfi4480 Battle Born too is full of guitars and even Day age has very intesting moments like my favourite song Goodnight, travel well

@steve9148-n9e 2 года назад

it's cause they're both doing springsteen

@121music4life 2 года назад

Love the videos Justin. Can you do a review of my local new up and coming band Nothing But Thieves from Southend Essex. The recently sold out the O2 Arena in London

@jacc4928 2 года назад

Great band! Broken Machine is a fantastic album

@theheroartist 2 года назад

Amazing band 👏

@stbellmusic 2 года назад

New up and coming? 😂😂

@liamobrien4985 2 года назад

You should really hear 'Dead boys' if you haven't already, he's from north Tyneside a stone's throw away from myself in Sunderland a pretty bleak part in terms of development and opportunities compared to the south and the song is about the high levels of male suicide, especially up here in the northeast. The video to go with the song and the intro song "Prelude" they did for the song (both on his on RU-vid I believe) are just beautiful. You should also check out another not as popular (outside of central and Eastern Europe) British pop band, 'Hurts'. Their best two albums (in my opinion) are their first (Happiness. 2010) and their latest (Faith. 2020)

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 2 года назад

Great tips, thanks Liam!

@ShrapnelTwo 2 года назад

Yeah Springsteen is probably his biggest inspiration actually. Sam refers to himself as an "Americana artist with a British voice" and also covers Bruce as well as using Born to Run as his walkout song. I think Bruce is his favourite Also his new album cover is literally designed to look like Bruce's album, Nebraska. His songwriting is definitely inspired by springsteen, they have that same detailed poetic gritty lyrics style

@Joe-vc6bf 2 года назад

I thought it was weird how Hawkins essentially rubbished Springsteen and then went on to wax lyrical about Fender's poetic lyrics. Springsteen is one of the greatest poets in music.

@ShrapnelTwo 2 года назад

@@Joe-vc6bf Same, I thought it was strange as well

@stuartkelly1490 2 года назад

Both his albums are worth a listen, he has a lovely way with words...and can draw you right into his lived experience. I took my 12-year-old son to his very first gig in March, to a Sam Fender concert, The Point Depot Dublin, 12000 people, all young, all losing their shit, beautiful really, you only ever get to attend your first convert once, my son loved it, lost his shit and has stolen both of my CDs to his bedroom, job done.

@BrokenBaculum 2 года назад

"The physique of a sports individual" is certainly a phrase I'm going to be stealing. Thanks Justin, keep up the great work!

@iwanjoness 2 года назад

Sam Fender is an absolutely generational talent. Glad he's getting deserved recognition

@andorrasrevenge1683 2 года назад

Mason Greenwood is a generational talent too!

@evanblackwell3920 2 года назад

I’m a huge Sam Fender fan, and a huge fan of The Darkness, so this is fantastic.

@michaelantonyaustin 2 года назад

The ‘Geordie Springsteen’ moniker is actually the perfect label for SF. He’s a brilliant lyricist and a great player. I love both his albums but apart from a few tracks on Seventeen Going Under it already sounds like he’s progressing musically away from his Boss obsession…

@fungibu7184 2 года назад

I like it when singers have their own voice and him bringing in some of the geordie in his music is great.

@thebouncinghearts 2 года назад

I too was unfamiliar with Sam's work, and the term 'Ostinato' ...though my best friend had an Austin Alegro when we were 17, so there's a tenuous link.

@fredymendez855 2 года назад

Play god and all is on my side are my favorites !! Saw him in 2019 in Manhattan in a small venue which sadly won’t be the case too long since he’s getting traction to be like the likes of the kooks and two door cinema club type of venues in Manhattan. I play the guitar because of him and Ben Howard to which Ben Howard’s manager discovered Sam Fender in a pub in Newcastle

@alexmiddlehurst4750 2 года назад

Love Sam fender, only caught on upon the release of seventeen going under. The lyrics are real, and I think that's what popular music needs right now. The lyric 'I was far too scared to hit him, but I would hit him in a heartbeat now' is a massive tiktok hit with the whole world sharing their stories as pertains to that lyric. For the people this lad

@OullieMcGoullie 2 года назад

In the US and this is the first I’ve heard. Love this song, really powerful raw lyrics. I’ve been bouncing around listening to more songs of his. Thank you for introducing me to this!

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 2 года назад

Sorry about the strange mix up I initially had...but what do you think about Sam? I was pleasantly surprised!! Also I'm on tour with The Darkness in the UK right now if you fancy coming to see me perform live? www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

@cameron1975williams 2 года назад

Done and done. See you in Cardiff Justin. On the subject of your Podcast, perhaps some time in the distant future you could do a series where you breakdown songs from your own back catalogue. Maybe your fellow bandmates could make guest appearances and drop-in the odd rock-anecdote. Thank you for all the entertainment over the years.

@OullieMcGoullie 2 года назад

YES! THIS! PRETTY PLEASE 🙏🏼 🤩

@G40Sam 2 года назад

Didn't realise you were touring at the moment. Tickets bought for rock city. Nice one!

@plym1969 2 года назад

I think Sam is the greatest talent the UK has produced in at least 10 years.

@youngandrew66 2 года назад

Sam Fender is great. As a 55 Yr old he's my only modern artist of choice! 'that sound' though more indie and less springsteenesque is fab

@magnetic0314 2 года назад

Have you listened to "The War on Drugs"?

@chumkrimson8161 2 года назад

You should listen to more music. Sam Fender isn't the only good artist around today.

@mollywichall529 2 года назад

Loving the videos Justin. Got me listening to Sam Fender ..Good sound! Where have I been? Don't have the excuse of being on tour! Have always loved The Waterboys ..very clever intricate lyrics. The Whole of the Moon is such a beautiful song. Booked long ago for the tour, be there on Wednesday 17th at Brighton Dome ..as I keep telling everyone 🙃 exceedingly excited to see you perform live again, you are one artistic talent, amazes me every time. Wish I could come to every performance 💖

@getalifeloser-y4s 2 года назад

These videos are great. I’d bet if you somehow word them as “Justin Hawkins REACTS” it would probably hack the algorithm. Have a great weekend

@ReverendBarryTheFunk 2 года назад

I was blown away by Sam Fender's "Dead Boys" video when I first saw it. At a time when pop music had reached an all-time low - nothing but electronic sounds, autotune, and stupid lyrics - here's this good-looking kid with a modern-sounding rock band singing (with a great voice) about the high number of suicides with kids from his hometown. And that was his FIRST single. I'm glad to see he's went on to enjoy the success he deserves. Justin I will definitely follow your channel. Hot Cakes is one of my favorite albums!

@tomhwoods 2 года назад

Sam is also doing another Bruce Springsteen thing, bringing back the saxophone solo into 'pop' music. I love Justin's work and know Lowestoft well, but Sam has been all over the charts since the summer and it's difficult not to know much about him.

@gavinleyfield3195 2 года назад

It’s a cracking album. First 5 or 6 tracks are gold. Also, I met you at a festival a couple of years ago, backstage. You were very cool and chatted with my boy, who was 16 at the time. Thanks 🙏

@davidpotts5567 2 года назад

Sam Fender is one of the best talents to emerge in the last couple of years. I saw him in 2019 when he was doing O2 Academy venues..fantastic live..seeing him again this week where he’s now sold out Newcastle Arena and others in the country. Yeah he’s openly referenced Springsteen as a major influence. Elton John keeps banging on about him as well as they’re now big pals!! How’s that work?? Can’t do him any harm.

@rosshowe6263 2 года назад

Love these videos! Please check out Fontaines D.C. I think you’d find them pretty interesting

@Millennial_Mike 2 года назад

The best music to come out of the UK in years. Incredible artist.

@jamesbmedia8996 2 года назад

Subscribed tonight after listening to The Darkness debut album on repeat in my car for the last week or so. Still one of the best Albums anyone can buy!

@gemmapope6778 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the technical analysis. Equally enjoyed that fantastic jumper. Think you should also do a fashion vlog 😜😍

@brxndonthorne 2 года назад

He is HUGE in America. He writes much like Springsteen and many other “heartland” type artist. So he is resonating here very well. Great video and analysis!

@moonbeanification 2 года назад

I appreciate your deep knowledge of music composition. "Ostinato" is a new term for me. I hear that device used all the time but had no idea it has a name. Thank you sir!

@Bollie217 2 года назад

I met Sam fenders band a few nights back and we were talking about this video, they said they loved it Justin! 😀

@l.anders8867 2 года назад

Wow! Sam Fender. Never heard of this musician. Someone mentioned The Killers Sam's Town, I agree. I also hear Kings of Leon, song WALLS.

@Deadhansome 2 года назад

You weren't far off with the Springsteen thing. He has been referred to as a young British Springsteen because of his use of a sax player and the way he tells stories in his songs. He's a class act.

@TheExtremenarcissist 2 года назад

No comparison with Debbie Gibson? Surely some mistake.

@bethsalter8753 2 года назад

He really reminds me of springsteen but there's a tiny hint of 'mental as anything' one of his songs really reminds me of 'live it up'

@andydavid9 2 года назад

I love these videos! Also 00:33 cracked me up. Must have rewound that bit about 6 times 😂

@RamoneRhythm 2 года назад

Love this video definitely love your raw reaction! Have been a fan since early 2018 I saw him live in Shields and fell in love, he’s definitely going places, so proud x

@kendodd1255 2 года назад

The Dying Light from that album is epic

@Fisky-ww6ee 2 года назад

Sam Fender is a Geordie legend 🖤🤍

@stephenodonoghue4432 2 года назад

love your channel Justin. You're like the English version of Rick Beato ;) looking forward to seeing you in cork next year and if you have time make sure to visit Kerry. looking forward to your next episode

@Goldie1977 2 года назад

Tbh I think I’ve probably heard him on the radio at work before but never really paid any attention as my attention is only ever on pop master and tracks of my years if it’s someone interesting. Speaking of which he did it the other week and I’ve got to say that his infectious love of music, pop and soul and his passion for the likes of GNR and other great rock bands was a joy to listen too and made me want to check his stuff out purely on his personality. Actually don’t mind it tbf although he’s no Eskimo Callboy, King’s X or NMA😜🤘

@martinlewins 2 года назад

who gives you rock and roll before breakfast? #glasto2003

@473RedFox 2 года назад

Justin! Some songs and artists to look at/talk about... Connor Adams - Set me Free 👀 Chloë Lupton - The Game Sophie Burrel - Tranquility Slash ft Myles - River is Rising Loving the RU-vid content. See you and the lads at Cambridge 🤘

@elisapagati4451 2 года назад

Thank you for your videos cause they're interesting and I always discover something new. Good luck for the tour!

@richardirvine5496 2 года назад

I’ve also just discovered him after seeing Get you down on Jools. I love Springsteen and he’s openly a big fan and you can hear that in his music. Looking forward to seeing you and the band in Stoke in December 👍🏻

@djgarymills4136 2 года назад

I wish you had been my music teacher at school! Bruce Stringbean! 🤣

@AntZombie121 2 года назад

Are you a fan of the war on drugs and if so do you like their new album? The track I don’t wanna wait is pretty epic

@DozyRoseyPosey 8 месяцев назад

I'm only just getting to know Sam Fender's music now... but I had to pause your video and comment when you said that you think he's a mix of Waterboys and War on Drugs these are exactly the two bands I thought of! Old England is both a sound and sentiment I feel echoed in Sam Fender's music. War on Drugs I know less well, maybe it's their guitar sound that's familiar here.

@DJW489 2 года назад

Enjoying your videos and your take on different music, Justin. You come across as a good dude too!

@eyevo666 2 года назад

Excellent videos, Justin. Great fun. I would love to see you talk more about the Pignose guitar you used in a live performance of 'Love is Not The Answer' a few years back. I am thinking about buying one as a little 'round-the-house' noodler and am keen to hear your thoughts. Their website is quite vague. Thanks!

@GB_Rusty 2 года назад

I understand zero percent of your analysis. Still, could listen to you chatting forever :)

@nicxshaw 2 года назад

Dear Justin, can you please consider not being so goddamn handsome, I cant focus on what you are talking about.

@phosphorescentscotsman 2 года назад

I really am enjoying these Justin. 👍 8-10 minutes of chit-chat like buddies. Nice. Motorheart is pre-ordered and I'll be seeing you on tour.

@Marlinspike1964 2 года назад

I like this song too. I think the reason that you are thinking of "The Waterboys" might be that it is quite reminiscent of their song "A Pagan Place" It's essentially the same chord sequence with very similar instrumentation and vocal style. That song was also covered by another band you mentioned here "War On Drugs"

@GavM Год назад

THanks for the heads up on that Chris. An interesting listen - defs a similar sequence. Has that 'anthem' vibe. I listened to the WODs cover version too. Great tune!

@DozyRoseyPosey 8 месяцев назад

Wow -yes! Same intro.

@plummetplum 2 года назад

A SF song came on the radio the other day and it was one of those moments where you know the artist but can't remember who it is. At first I thought War On Drugs then it clicked who it actually was. Was good to hear you mention WOD, they are a band worth checking out, but there's only a couple of tunes I like but they are really good.

@LoneWolf-sh1ph 2 года назад

I like your jumper Justin.

@markrowe6967 2 года назад

Hi Justin, pleased you mentioned the similarity to The War on Drugs, I'm a big fan of Sam's and The War on Drugs...and The Darkness of course. Really enjoying your content so far!

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 2 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@adam.rodway 2 года назад

did he just say bruce stringbean ? LOOOL

@chrislyford1620 2 года назад

Justin, you're a legend I love your music and your energy!!

@Igornopolis 2 года назад

Justin knocking the vids out in spades. Cheers dude

@galwaygirl8131 2 года назад

Please do Fontains DC

@ksts_ 2 года назад

Sam is amazing. One of the best artists of recent years. A future star.

@glfc2112 2 года назад

Future? He's had number ones. So...

@ksts_ 2 года назад

@@glfc2112 No he hasn't Lmao? Seventeen going under got into the top 10 but didn't get number 1. He's only big in the UK for now and still early in this career, he's got a long way to go but I have no doubts he'll get there, seen him live and he's class

@kendodd1255 2 года назад

Liked and subscribed

@NchantedPotato 2 года назад

fuckkkkk what a crossover

@1verzhn 2 года назад

I'm liking the content, trying to shed light on current music i's refreshing. As far as this guy i immediately hear springsteen, but also bruce hornsby kinda lyrical scenery.

@briancassidy4205 2 года назад

"...carrying a Fender - thought he was Sam Fender... Sam Mendes! Nope, film director! Shaun Mendez!!!" Comedy (SOLID) Gold -lovin it B-)

@its_ambs 2 года назад

Hey Justin, could you do a video on blossoms

@jonlittle1798 2 года назад

You got his hometown right! North Shields. Sam's a real talent. Great lyrics, keeps his accent. Love him.

@fd9717 2 года назад

Hello every English-language educational source, can you have Justin David Hawkins on the audio supplements? I have never heard more perfect voice and excellent spelling than you. Cambridge, Collins, Longman and Oxford dictionaries need your voice.

@BklyNYC Год назад

I almost always agree with you and also learn from you .. but my parents raised me on Springsteen and Sam reminds me of him. And I love both. Thank you for teaching me about Ostinato! ✌🏻

@ambiman10 2 года назад

Justin! What do you think of the 1975?? Brilliant band to hear your opinion on

@DR-nh6oo 2 года назад

Damn it, seems I had inadvertently discovered ostinatos, I was enjoying that….

@ryanchadwick4432 2 года назад

Speaking of Sam fender and guitar solos. I’d check out ‘last to make it home’. From a technical view, it’s not that hard, but man does it have some feeling and moves you. Check it out Justin.

@pitmatix1457 2 года назад

It's weird how with all of the mentions with his Americana style and North East background that no one mentions Dire Straits when talking about him.

@SimonJohnOwen 2 года назад

Do you mean a vamp Justin? The Doors used to do stuff like that, a repeated sequence of I-IV that Jim Morrison used to improvise over

@Joe-Diamond 2 года назад

8 minutes of my life I won’t get back , listen to Sam fender and stop waffling bollocks 👍

@rztricky 2 года назад

Appreciate you bringing Sam to light my man. I’m a 46 year old prog guitarist and singer from NH that does not like MGK, Styles is dedicated but lacking for me. Sam Fender puts many front writers to shame and deserves his arch to climb or ruin. Beautiful writer, altered tuning, proper mates in his band that he treats as co-artists. This song ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xoODq7Ol1so.html

@SticksAandstonesBozo 2 года назад

Hahaha slightly malnourished was exactly what I was thinking when you put the photo up.

@jpc443 2 года назад

I wrote a song about Sam Fender, but apparently it's almost 2022 and I'm not allowed to sing it.

@Millennial_Mike 2 года назад

Sam Fender = Bruce Springsteen + The Killers + Billy Bragg ?

@vinceremedy 2 года назад

Sam Fender’s song, the borders, is definitely Springsteenesque

@andorrasrevenge1683 2 года назад

What do you think of Ole getting the sack? You a Zidane guy Justin? Also love the videos!

@alihart 2 года назад

I continue to not have heard Sam Fender. Will keep you posted.

@Glasshock 2 года назад

Most honest songwriter since, er.......Justin Hawkins?

@Glasshock 2 года назад

Listen to Good Company. Lovely songwriting.

@JonathanSmith-ht2sz 2 года назад

War on drugs defo justin, all is on my side is a great example, great first two albums from the lad

@Will_Stuchbury_ 2 года назад

Sam Fender is a huge fan of Spruce Stringbean, he got into his music through his older brother who is also a huge fan of his. So glad you’ve done a video on Sam Fender, he’s one of my favourite solo artists around at the minute. To have 2 No.1 albums in the week of there release is incredible especially in the current musical landscape. He’s immensely talented and I’m sure he’s going to get better!!

@tony1kenobi202 2 года назад

He was on Johnny Walker’s Sound Of The 70’s talking about Lindisfarne. Seemingly a massive influence on him. Just not connecting with me but the guy seems really good at what he does

@jackrussellbruce7565 2 года назад

Justin really has the clickbait RU-vid video titles knack down

@steve9148-n9e 2 года назад

3:32 i have a feeling the ostinato trend in pop music comes from hiphop, i.e. fairly monotone rapping over changing chords and then singers trying to copy that vibe