Although purists hated Batman Forever... the soundtrack could not be ignored. Seal, U2, Method Man, Mazzy Star, Michael Hutchinson, Flaming Lips... perfection 👩🍳 💋
I love how Rick Beato asked him about how he broke every rule of harmonics and progression, and Seal replied: "I didn't know that there are any rules at a time" :) Great song! I'm glad that you liked it.
this song won seal a grammy.he has won a total of 4 plus lots of other awards too.great that he is british. absolutely love his voice.and his face markings too.olease listen to adamski killer too.thats the song that launched his music career.
What a beautiful and eerie song! This was from the Batman Forever movie soundtrack and it really capture the essence of the movie. I strongly recommend you react to “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” from the same album by U2.
Please just don't stop with this song. Seal is an incredible artist. Crazy is amazing, but basically the entire album is a banger. Really glad you didn't do the video. It's from a Batman movie and it's very distracting from the song.
This song came out when my daughter was born so every time I hear it, it reminds me about her premature birth. I look upon it as a beautiful song and a fond memory. I’m glad you reacted to the audio version. Just like you said, you’ll probably react to “Crazy” next. Please consider “Killer” and then react to George Michael’s version of “Killer/Papa Was A Rolling Stone.” Thank you so much for the reaction!
I think it’s a masterpiece because it is open to interpretation. For me, I find meaning or (more importantly) feeling, in the composition itself. It’s a song for which if not a lyric we’re spoken, it would mean almost as much to me. Seal’s unique style however sends it into the stratosphere of greatness.
The gentleman that arranged the music is producer Trevor Horn. He was one of The Buggles (Video Killed the Radio Star) and went on to produce for a ton of other artists: Yes, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Leann Rimes, just to name a few. He's had his hands in a lot of music you've heard without knowing it.
*I'm very proud to say that this track, like other Seal tracks was produced and mixed by my mentor and great friend Trevor Horn at Sarm West studios in London. Trevor and his late wife (Jill) employed me as a **_'gofer & fetcher'_** when I left school in 1980. Trevor spent much of his time teaching me some of the finer points of production values, allowing me to spend the following 30 years as a music producer myself until deciding to kick back and relax in 2014 at the ripe old age of 50. I know I'm probably biased, but to my mind, pretty much everything Trevor has produced, is pure audio gold whether it was Seal, Grace Jones, FGTH or Yes, and so the list could go on and on. Needless to say I think the production values on this particular Seal track are both sublime and exquisite. Nice one JV! 👍😉💝*
@@ljdmanxfella5793 did my emoji not load? It was love hearts? Sorry if youtube somehow messed them up! It was love hearts man... i was in total agreement with your entire post. X
@@martinmillar7137 In that case cheers fella! I'm so old I only know smiley face and sad face, but thanks to you, I've now expanded my emoji lexicon of knowledge by 50%😊
As I mentioned on your other channel, "Don't Cry", "Prayer for the Dying", "Dream in Metaphors", "Killer", "Crazy", "Human Beings", "When a Man is Wrong", "Still Love Remains", "Deep Water" (Acoustic Version), "Love's Divine", "Don't Make Me Wait", etc., etc. the guy has so many great songs worth listening to. One of the best.
Great choices. I'll merely add a suggestion of his excellent version of A Change Is Gonna Come, from the first _Soul_ album. There's not many could take on a stone-cold Sam Cooke classic like that and come out with their head held high, but Seal managed it.
YES! Love this song, I'm glad you reacted to the audio version. Feels really timeless to me. Crazy and Seal's version of A Change Is Gonna Come are definitely both worth a listen too.
@@lorih4607 And Killer. An extraordinary song - either in its original form in his collaboration with Adamski that first brought Seal to the world's notice, or in the Trevor Horn-produced version on his debut album, which I have to say I personally prefer. Crazy is a remarkable, unusual, timeless song too. Altogether I don't think he's ever topped those three songs.
This song reminds me of Nights in White Satin, in that both have Medieval motifs running through them. Both fantastic songs. Great love for Seal and Moody Blues.😊🥰
"On the grave" is one of the great misheard lyrics. My interpretation of this song is that the gray tower represents the insular loneliness before finding love, and then love is "the light on the dark side of me". Most of the rest of the lyrics are similar imagery - the 'kiss from a rose' has the idea of a single flower against a looming tower, a speck of light in the gloom - and the angst of an imperfect relationship. But even if it's not perfect, love's light shines and breaks through "the gloom on the gray". (Apparently Seal originally didn't publish the lyrics so if people heard it as 'grave' and found their own meaning from that, he wanted them to be able to keep that meaning rather than find out they had misheard or misunderstood.)
Wow. You interpretation of the lyrics is perfection! I haven't ever heard this song explained as wonderfully worded with the right emotions all tangled together. At least as far as I heard and felt from his lyrics and music in the performance. I couldn't of said any better!!💥♥️
Seal's voice is incredible, and this song is one of the best modern love songs ever recorded imo. You need to check out Crazy as well. It's one of his earlier tracks, and an absolute all time classic
This song is from the soundtrack to Batman Forever. Great song🎶👍🏾 Seal has never really explained the lyrics of this song, but he wrote it in 1987 but it was later used for the film in 1991.
One of my all time favorite artists. He like my other favorite artist, Prince, is very complex. Brilliant vocals and yes, layers of music and movements. Keep listening, he rarely disappoints.
My sister was in LOVE with this. I didn't appreciate it until later. Dang, what a number. Love Seal's voice. The b-side to this was the song "I'm Alive"...and THAT blew me away. Check it out!
One of my favourite movie songs ever. I'm biased cuz it's from Batman Forever(am a huge Val Kilmer fan lol) Seal is perfect singing this sweet song! thx for sharing Jayvee :)
I remember when this came out. I didn't even care that it was in Batman Forever. I loved the song for what it was. Seal is a beautiful singer. Great reaction.
Lyrics: [Hook] Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya [Verse 1] There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea You became the light on the dark side of me Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill [Pre-Chorus] But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and The light that you shine can't be seen? [Chorus] Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah And now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the grey [Hook] Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya [Verse 2] There is so much a man can tell you So much he can say You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain, baby To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby? [Pre-Chorus] But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and The light that you shine can't be seen? [Chorus] Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah And now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the grey [Bridge] I've been kissed by a rose on the grey I, I've been kissed by a rose on the grey I've ... (and if I should fall, will it all go away?) ... been kissed by a rose on the grey I, I've been kissed by a rose on the grey [Verse 2] There is so much a man can tell you So much he can say You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny, yeah Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby? [Pre-Chorus] But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and The light that you shine can't be seen? [Chorus] Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah And now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the grey Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah And now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the grey [Hook] Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya [Outro] Now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the grey
His album "SEAL" I got in 1991& by far his best IMO. A huge talent from London I don't think he's done anything bad lol Personally I don't think he got the word recognition he deserved. Great reaction as always.
I very much recommend checking out 'Adamski - Killer' which Seal did the vocals on. It's what first put him on the map when it shot up the charts, it was massive in the UK.
Such a beautiful, ethereal song, with wonderful impenetrable lyrics. The vocals and arrangement are impeccable, it sounds like a symphony the way it weaves all the complex parts together. Definitely one of the great classics of all time. Good choice, Jayvee family! 💯💯💯
@@dfree1442 It's still complex and beautuful. Art is art and if you can " hear,," there's always two messages in every song. If you understand what these folks go through and why, then you understand what they are really trying to say, but only the artists from the 60s through the early 90s and then something changed but I don't know why.
Please check music producer Rick Beato’s video titled “What Makes This Song Great? Ep. 105 Seal” it’s not a reaction video. He breaks down the song (Kiss From A Rose), separating the instruments, identifying. Seal also appears in the video. He does this to other songs too. It gives you a greater appreciation for the song. Really worth a listen along with other videos.
Seal is one of my all time favorites. I've listened to his albums over and over again. My absolute favorite song of his is Rolling but also recommend Colour, Dreaming in Metaphors, Heavenly, Human Beings, and Loneliest Star. Actually you can't go wrong with any of his songs.
J, so glad you reacted to Seal. So much respect for this English artist. On my playlist I have his first hit, Crazy. Please do an official version if you can. He's such a talented singer
Gorgeous song - always loved Seal. You'd probably enjoy Rick Beato's breakdown of how this song is constructed. He actually calls Seal in the middle of it to have a chat about it too.
This song was written for the movie soundtrack for Batman Forever. So Seal's brief was to write a song that was kind of spooky, has some elements of Love and Death. Beautiful, colorful roses are placed on a cold, grey grave, bringing some light to a dark, sad place.
Used in Batman Forever. "Crazy" next but there is a tight, acoustical version, of a very young Seal, with his dreads, that is perfection, love to see that too.👍🏽 He's a beautiful voice, burned through many of his CDs. ❤👍🏽
Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea You became the light on the dark side of me Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen? Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah And now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the gray Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain, baby To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby? But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen? Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah Now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the gray I've been kissed by a rose on the gray I've been kissed by a rose on the gray I've been kissed by a rose on the gray (And if I should fall, would it all go away?) I've been kissed by a rose on the gray There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny Now won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby? But did you know that when it snows My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen? Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah Now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the gray Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah Now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the gray Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da Now that your rose is in bloom A light hits the gloom on the gray
Ayee, I'm glad you got to Seal. I love his voice and this song was great. As all have said, it was in Batman. He really has an amazing voice! I think "Crazy" is a great song...but you can't go wrong by any of his songs imo.
Seal. His light went out actually before his time. Seal brought alot of beauty to the table and then he married supermodel Heidi and there was no more Seal, sadly. Nice reaction as always.
We were fitting out the Cairns Casino nightclub when this song was big. P.A. guys left the system running for us working in there. This song, played loud, in a big underground cave with a proper sound setup, was epic.
There's a great video of him singing this live in a radio studio. The musicians are visibly impressed by his voice and office workers slowly appear to watch. Understandable.
An interviewer recently asked him if he could do a duet/collaboration with any artist living or dead who would it be and he said "Amy Winehouse ...she was there real deal"
Yes the song is absolutely gorgeous and it is genius in its composition. "Crazy" is also a wonderful sample of his amazing talent. But you absolutely must I repeat MUST listen to "Prayer for the Dying". It will hit you in your heart. It's about AIDS 💔
Seal has always been one of my favorites; Crazy is an awesome song, but he's got so many others; Prayer for the Dying and Future Love Paradise are two you should also check out...
Seal is one of my favorite artists. You should check out "If I Could". It's my favorite. Joni Mitchel duets with him. Also, "Don't Cry". All his songs are great! Thanks for your reaction and diving into Seal! If I Could - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1EOpacH06qs.html Don't Cry - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TXsAtWbEoRU.html
Awesome reaction bro, but check yaself before you record man, you've got some filth on ya t shirt.... #GGMU 😂🥴 For all the people saying it was from Batman, it was Originally used on the film 'The Wraith' (1986) with Charlie Sheen, what a film that was!
I always thought the song is about a man who had given up on love, and life. Then a woman comes along whose life force is so strong she shines bright like a light. I think the description of the rose in bloom. Is about her perfect beauty, and being in full bloom meaning she's a grown ass woman. Not a young budding rose, or a child. That's how I interpreted it. 🤔🤷🏾♀️
It amazes me how someone can compose a song like that with all the different instruments and layers of voices. How do they do that? Where do all those ideas come from? Just fabulous 😍
I always wished he would have done a duet with Sade. If you would like to know exactly why this song is so great check out Rick Beato's breakdown: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hhgoli8klLA.html&ab_channel=RickBeato
Now that ur rose is in bloom: U have become what ur meant to be. Ur light hits the gloom on the grave: Their dead relationship is illuminated ironically by the brilliance of her flower
One of those songs that is like 'the perfect storm', all the elements coming together perfectly to make something so special. Once you make a song like this, you may as well go home, your work is done.
This takes me right back to yr7 (I was about 11 or 12). I was so taken by this song, and that part where the key changes always gave me shivers/tingles, and tonight I just found out it still does.