@TheMuserResolute been in and out of the hospital for a couple weeks at a time since August, but I'm still chugging along. I also hope that you've been well
Love your breakdowns so much!!! It's so great to see you again. Never paid attention to the timing and have listened to it so many times that keeping up with the rapping feels natural but I see what you're talking about! I feel like it makes the emotions clearer, like the verses are more of an angry rant about the past and the settled chorus parts the more nostalgic acceptance
I love your analysis of this. I'm a musician myself, and one of my sons is currently studying Music Technology & Production. We both love NF, and I distinctly remember listening to this song with him a few years ago and we were both struggling to figure out the time signature! It sounds like it's in 6/8, but is really 4/4 like you said -- just incredibly creative production by NF and Tommee Profitt! #nfrealmusic
Agree with you! I love this song but it definitely has an unsettling aspect about it. Never knew why but I think it goes so well with this song! I think the end sounds better because everything comes together as a wholistic piece when we were only getting some of the production early on. My favorite part is when the choir starts and they start belting right before the final chorus. So good!
A large part of how "unsettling" vs "settled" the beat feels actually as a *lot* to do with NF's flow and tone/emphasis on the beat (in my opinion). The way his vocal cadence and tone "bounces" on the beat and blends in as if it was one of the instruments itself. Where he would emphasize, his tone, etc has a lot to do with it as well and it is actually what makes it hard to catch the 3/5 pattern. It can still feel unsettling, but that's intentional. It's a combination of nostalgia but the unsettling feeling acts somewhat like a precaution to not get lost in the nostalgia. At least, that's how I take it as getting lost in yearning for the past instead of adapting and growing to the current circumstances can be and/or have some rather disasterous consequences.
I HAVE MISSED THIS SO MUCH!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🙌🥳✨ I believe everything about this song and everything you said about it is 1000% intentional ❤️🔥 and I promise you I was on the edge of my seat waiting for you to get to the “Church” 🙌🙌🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely LOVE hearing NF thru your ears!!! I Hope all is well my friend 🙌🖤🤍
So nice that you're back. I would think it would be so great if you would like to react to Billie's new things. she did such good new things. Especially in the live and studio areas. I'm sure you'll like them.
Heya! I have, but it didn’t go down too well due to issues with UA-cam blocking so you can still see my reaction and comments, just that the video was cut (and I recognise watching from start to finish for the viewer is quite important and adds to the experience). You can find it on my NF “reactions” playlist :)
Hey hey! I’ve missed being here. I’ll try to make sure it’s more regular! Thanks for sticking around and hope you’re been well. It’s always good to see you in the comments here!
Im starting to think this series might go on forever if NF just keeps occasionally dropping albums, and I couldn't really complain. Hope you've been well. And just to keep tradition going at this point Vesuvius by Sufjan Stevens
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Your going to love the hope album
@@FishermanMike253 looking forward to 3 years from now when that happens :)
one of my all time NF favs! thanks for sharing your opinion and knowledge ❤
You’re so welcome!
Yaaaaay! Mtr! NFREALMUSIC! I don't mind the random NF reactions because your awesome!
You're the best!! Thank you ☺️
Man, you haven't done an NF video in so long. But when you come back, you come back with way more insight than I would've ever expected.
Thanks! Yeh it’s been a while. I appreciate you sticking around ☺️
MIKE!! Missed you on NF! You're my favorite 😊💖
Heya!! 👋 Good to see you again. Hope you’ve been well ☺️
@TheMuserResolute been in and out of the hospital for a couple weeks at a time since August, but I'm still chugging along. I also hope that you've been well
Hospitals suck to be in! I’m so sorry to hear that 😞
Love your breakdowns so much!!! It's so great to see you again. Never paid attention to the timing and have listened to it so many times that keeping up with the rapping feels natural but I see what you're talking about! I feel like it makes the emotions clearer, like the verses are more of an angry rant about the past and the settled chorus parts the more nostalgic acceptance
Thank you! Sorry I’ve been away so long! Hope all is well with you and I appreciate you sticking around ☺️
So fun to get a surprise of you hopping back into the journey after a few months!
Yes! I saw you uploaded this and clicked immediately! I love your insight into NF's music! Thank you for this!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching ☺️
Good to see ya, Mike! I never picked up on the unusual time signature contributing to the unsettled feeling of this one; great observation!
I love your analysis of this. I'm a musician myself, and one of my sons is currently studying Music Technology & Production. We both love NF, and I distinctly remember listening to this song with him a few years ago and we were both struggling to figure out the time signature! It sounds like it's in 6/8, but is really 4/4 like you said -- just incredibly creative production by NF and Tommee Profitt! #nfrealmusic
Agree with you! I love this song but it definitely has an unsettling aspect about it. Never knew why but I think it goes so well with this song! I think the end sounds better because everything comes together as a wholistic piece when we were only getting some of the production early on. My favorite part is when the choir starts and they start belting right before the final chorus. So good!
Its amazing how much you love something, but don't realize how much until it shows up again months and months later........
A large part of how "unsettling" vs "settled" the beat feels actually as a *lot* to do with NF's flow and tone/emphasis on the beat (in my opinion). The way his vocal cadence and tone "bounces" on the beat and blends in as if it was one of the instruments itself. Where he would emphasize, his tone, etc has a lot to do with it as well and it is actually what makes it hard to catch the 3/5 pattern. It can still feel unsettling, but that's intentional. It's a combination of nostalgia but the unsettling feeling acts somewhat like a precaution to not get lost in the nostalgia. At least, that's how I take it as getting lost in yearning for the past instead of adapting and growing to the current circumstances can be and/or have some rather disasterous consequences.
Thanks for this! Awesome interpretation!
Good to see You! Great reaction as always! See You on Your next NF reaction. 🩸🗝😎
I HAVE MISSED THIS SO MUCH!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🙌🥳✨ I believe everything about this song and everything you said about it is 1000% intentional ❤️🔥 and I promise you I was on the edge of my seat waiting for you to get to the “Church” 🙌🙌🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely LOVE hearing NF thru your ears!!! I Hope all is well my friend 🙌🖤🤍
Thank you!! Lovely seeing a comment from you as always! Hope you've been well :)
Happy new year MTR!
Happy new year!
Back on the NF train!
Yup!
This song always gave me smokey bar Jazz vibes.
Yup after 100+ listens the beat is still unsettling but it follows my life so yeah.. lol
So nice that you're back. I would think it would be so great if you would like to react to Billie's new things. she did such good new things. Especially in the live and studio areas. I'm sure you'll like them.
Have you reacted to his video HOPE?? It’s a masterpiece from beginning to end. Please make it your next NF reaction!
Heya! I have, but it didn’t go down too well due to issues with UA-cam blocking so you can still see my reaction and comments, just that the video was cut (and I recognise watching from start to finish for the viewer is quite important and adds to the experience). You can find it on my NF “reactions” playlist :)
@ thanks man!
I have so missed your NF Reactions! (gsxr600red)
Hey hey! I’ve missed being here. I’ll try to make sure it’s more regular! Thanks for sticking around and hope you’re been well. It’s always good to see you in the comments here!
Im starting to think this series might go on forever if NF just keeps occasionally dropping albums, and I couldn't really complain. Hope you've been well. And just to keep tradition going at this point Vesuvius by Sufjan Stevens
Dam nice beats 🎧
First time I listened to this I didn’t like it. And the. It turned into in my opinion the most complete masterpiece he has ever made.
It seemed off beat to me, but I’m very musically ignorant. After a while it seemed normal.
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