My sincere response to this is that I don't think the pick smacks of racism. But I do agree this is move to leverage a potentially negative thing as a tool for good (even if only Derek's good). Derek has gone on record saying that he doesn't try to create controversy, but will not shy away from trying to leverage it for gain (e.g. the Stockholm Syndrome "language" issue).
A lot of music artists nowadays are hacking gaming controllers to use as part of their electronic instruments. Seems like they hacked theirs to play certain beats when a certain button is pressed. The best example of this is the David Crowder Band who had a working Guitar Hero controller they used for a couple songs live during concerts that actually played guitar chords outside of the game.
I used to admire you Derek, but this vid is making me rethink that. I think perhaps your priorities are in the wrong place since you put the time in to make this vid/song. And the comb/pick in the hair is very mocking (even though you're probably making fun of the fact that you don't have hair) and it smacks of a hint of racism. (I'm sure I'll be called crazy for that last part). And I think you're using this opportunity to springboard your own career by trying to get on Late Night.
Derek should do more songs in this style. It sounds really good.
I love this song! I'm off to find more of Derek's music!
Great sound, Derek.
cannot stop listening to this. such a good chorus.
Absolutely amazing and brilliant.
This is so dope!
Here's wishing for a full-lenght album song-off! Keep em coming!
Brilliant and what a great song.
This is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of my life... :)
Waffkakes still singing it?
Fantastic. Good luck, Derek!
too funny, nice changeup from your usual style too
...Well this is pretty much incredible. Well done
That voice is so amazing. :)
fantastic!!!!
This is so freaking epic. 😆
Well done, guys!
This and "Lover" are now my 2 faves.
hahah I LOVE It! U have real talent man :)
aaaaaand replay again....
Catchy
i feel like about 2k of these views are people putting this on repeat. so good.
Haha, it's awesome!
Lol'ing like crazy at every scene with the pic.
A worthy bearer of the Webb name
Nailed it.
You can tell this was just done this week. He's got references to Boston on his Twitter feed from Tuesday Apr 16.
Cool vid and song☆★☆★☆
the hoagie of forgiveness reference is perfect
Just 2000? Man, I've listened to this at least 500 times myself.
Sounds like Broken Bells to me. But hot damn what a hook. And hilarious to boot!
Well, that was...different from his norm.
After looking at this video is just reminds of how social media has really destroyed Humanity. Especially in America..smdh
Hilarious and Rad! Rock on brother. I hope he unblocked you. hah
Over ten years later…still blocked
best song of world
haha awesome!
No joke Derek! When are we going to think through technology and its effects on society. Thanks for being a mirror to our culture.
Twitter's first theme song. Killer.
Yes. One hundred and forty times, yes.
can someone explain the xbox controller?
Something tells me this guy couldn't care less if ?uestlove unblocks him or not.
My wife in the other room thought you were saying "Eat more broccoli, more broccoli..."
I'm on my 5th viewing... this is hilarious...
Droppin’ it like it’s hot… and I don’t mean just the phone! :P
Even after watching this multiple times I still laugh at him using the pick. LAWLBUCKETS!!!
0:20 for those who want to replay over and over again.
STUCK. IN. MY. HEAD.
@derekwebb, did you film this yesterday? I swear you were wearing the same clothes in HSV last night.
I have that album, its great but I wouldn't say it is like this song.
will we get a 10 year anniversary of an ‘Unblok Me’ sequel song? 😅 🎹🌮😎
i wish quest would give me a reason. ;)
@@derekwebb”yea, he finally unblok’d me…”
Hilarious!
Dan
Yes Joey?
Though really, this feels more like a hybrid of SS and Sola Mi to me.
dying…
Or they just used a regular MIDI pad for the drums and videotaped themselves hitting the Y button on an Xbox controller in time with the high hat.
Hahahahaha! Too funny!
TROLLLLLL
My sincere response to this is that I don't think the pick smacks of racism. But I do agree this is move to leverage a potentially negative thing as a tool for good (even if only Derek's good). Derek has gone on record saying that he doesn't try to create controversy, but will not shy away from trying to leverage it for gain (e.g. the Stockholm Syndrome "language" issue).
If this doesn't convince him to #unblokyou, i'm not sure that anything will change Q's mind.........
"BE A BRO Q!!"
Was he ever unblocked? #unblokme
Nope
lol...wow
#DATvibrato
twss.
:21 Definitely thought Derek Webb had grown hair.
You must be fun at parties if everything is this serious to you.
did it work?
Not yet
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He's got a whole album full... Stockholm Syndrome..
Racism exists but certainly not with Derek Webb using a pick.
Says the small time musician calling out Derek Webb on a video meant to be fun and playful.
A lot of music artists nowadays are hacking gaming controllers to use as part of their electronic instruments. Seems like they hacked theirs to play certain beats when a certain button is pressed. The best example of this is the David Crowder Band who had a working Guitar Hero controller they used for a couple songs live during concerts that actually played guitar chords outside of the game.
Out of all the people you could call racist.. seriously?! Haha..
Racism not Mr.Webb , stop thinking simple.
Derek you can make jokes.. but only to white people.. Geeze man..
Haha! This dude's trolling. He just wants you to visit his page because he has no views.
I used to admire you Derek, but this vid is making me rethink that. I think perhaps your priorities are in the wrong place since you put the time in to make this vid/song. And the comb/pick in the hair is very mocking (even though you're probably making fun of the fact that you don't have hair) and it smacks of a hint of racism. (I'm sure I'll be called crazy for that last part). And I think you're using this opportunity to springboard your own career by trying to get on Late Night.