My weekly (somewhat private) livestream is on Sunday at 9pm BST only on my Patreon. It's about 2-3 hours long every week and I chat with you guys in the live chat throughout it. There's usually less than 100 people in the chat so it's quite fun and interactive: www.patreon.com/jushawk
The song legit slaps. You wouldn't expect this type of band to last as long as they have, but they're just bloody good. Creative, diverse, funky and visually captivating.
I think it helps that they aren’t afraid to collaborate as much as possible and just draw in so much talent to help sustain their longevity and really mix things up each time
Did someone say funky??? The band Parcels must be included when using the words funky.. sorry. Not hating on your take, i just automatically think parcles when seeing funky
I’m surprised everyone doing music hasn’t at least heard of Gorillaz in some capacity, but of course. I think Gorillaz longevity is also a testament to how much Damon enjoys collaborating with other artists and how infectious his love of music is. He’s one of the rare cases where he’s not afraid to mix up genre or pacing or composition to develop a really unique final product.
Garbage imo don't get the appeal for rap hip hopish music. People love it . I feel like it's just junk for your brain and I hate to say it this way but sounds generic and made in a factory by unskilled workers to me. I know it isn't but I have a hard time finding respect for pop crap
@@thelucasshow4970 what I was trying to say is that's just how my brain defaults it to. It blows my mind the music people choose to hear. I'm sure some say the same as me about what I listen to some music to me don't qualify to be considered anything but forgettable annoying background noise. Can't help my brain just defaults certain music to just that. Plenty of rock genre's that fall into that and God forbid pop country. I definitely do not suffer rap or hip hop and mainstream pop trash. Every once in a while something will have a catchy hook but that's about it. Also punk is stupid for the most part in my world.
@@therover4141 yeah I get that too I obviously prefer stuff that blows my kind on first listen but I try to listen to ad much different types of music as I can and try to understand it but yeah I'm not a fan of most mainstream radio pop music in general but I try to give everything a fair shot
Albarn has written multiple of my favourite albums, created two of my favourite bands, written my favourite opera and one of my favourite musicals. my life seems engulfed by his talent.
Demon Days is one of the finest albums of the century so far. In my opinion, it should be lauded as one of the greatest achievements of contemporary music.
Just saw Gorillaz last week and they went off like a frog in a sock! Amazing gig, had the whole place jumping! Damon is a very talented musician and held the whole crowd in the palm of his hands. Awesome talent.
This has become far and away my favorite "reaction channel". I use the scare quotes because it's not nearly as formulaic as reaction channels tend to be. Usually I look up a song I like and use reactions as somewhat extended music videos usually bowing out after the song ends. This is the only channel where I watch music I'm not familiar with being discussed.
How the hell can you be that talented at songwriting? Seriously, Albarn is an amazing hitmaker but still keeps this beautiful creativity in all his stuff.
I consider them the 21st Century Beatles for their longevity and ability to reinvent themselves and take music itself into new and dynamic genres and directions, 21st century for their world wide melting pot of collective collaboration too
Can we get a Gorillaz song Ft. Justin Hawkins? It just feels like it'd be the right thing to do. I'd pay for that! I saw Gorillaz in 2017. Fantastic show!
I don’t think gorilllaz can do any wrong but jeeeez that have come out swinging with this one. Thundercat is also one of the most interesting things going on in music right now and I think I’m in love with him. It’s a match made in heaven and I want a complete album full of it. Sadly I think it will just be this one ditty. So alas, I must somehow console myself.
The Fall and Humanz were a bit of a stumble, but seem to be on an upward trend since. Really looking forward to hearing a new album if this song is anything to go by
AWESOME AS ALWAYS. These guys are in my top 5 fave. My kids were raised w Gorillaz as the background sound. And Beck. I’m hoping we can all see them on this tour. Love love love GORILLAZ
Albarn - like Bono - Seems to rub people up the wrong way, especially in his mockney days, But if you look at the sheer variety and brilliance of his output it’s very hard not to conclude he is the greatest British artist of his generation. Both the good the bad and the Queen albums were fantastic as well.
Yeah I much prefer Damon to Bono. I think he sometimes has said silly things and then people assume that's his whole personality, or they think he's a bit arrogant because he's dismissed shows like X factor but I think he just words things very directly and some people don't like that? Idk could be talking out my arse
@@Ed-cc7do Thom's solo career has some great stuff. I think I read somewhere that mostly, Thom writes the songs on his piano, and then Johnny Greenwood arranges them for the full band
I would love to see your reaction to "The Pink Phantom" - They put it out either end of 2020 or start of 2021, I can't quite remember, but is a collab with Elton John and has a pretty interesting vibe to it
Amazing track! Damon for me is up there With Macca and Ray Davies as a songwriter. The three Masterpieces albums of Albarn IMO Parklife Demon Days The Good, The Bad And The Queen(2006).
I love how you can pick up a guitar, and nail the riff just by listening, after a few seconds. It would take us mortal guitarists 2 hours lol. The tone of your Gibson is beautiful.
Fortunately i have this gift to, a good ear for sound, and as a self taught guitarist it's really helped me work out songs without looking at tabs etc. But obviously Justin is lightyears above my capabilities lol
@@limmoblack Not necessarily, a few of my guitar friends can do same, but in their case they know what key it's in etc, all trained guitarist can infact its not magic lol. I've just never been trained yet can find the chord shape pretty easy by the root note.
What's more impressive is the fact that they've become this big without the influence of Damon's face. I mean sure now he's more prominent, but generally an average listeners would not be influenced by how the Damon is dressed or what he looks like.
Question for Q&A. I love a good intro tape at a gig and The Darkness' use of 'Arrival' is one of my favourites. If ABBA said you could no longer use their track, what would be your second choice? Keep up the excellent work and see you on the ice. Evil Stu.
What you were playing sounded not to disimilar to the intro to Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac. I've played it loads of times with a vocalist. It's Dm and Gm6 really in my tiny mind.. great channel Justin. Cheers.
Starting to think I’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, as this is yet another band that I adore and yet somehow missed their last 5 albums! 🤦🏻♀️ Demon Days is one of my favourite go-to albums and I’ll definitely be investing in their new one on the strength of this single! Thanks shining a light under my rock, Justin and reminding me that there is good music about if you go looking for it! 🥰
Song Machine 1 is absolutely the best of the last five, but there are a tonne of decent tracks even on the worst Gorillaz album imo. I swear that album was the main thing keeping me going over lockdown with each single featuring an iconic artist (Robert Smith, Peter Hook, Elton, Tony Allen) or introducing me to a great new one (Fatoumata Diawara, Beck, Leee John, St Vincent)
@@jameskilgour387 Thank you! I never have a clue where to start when looking into a band’s back catalogue, so Song Machine 1 will be a good place to start. It might have to wait though, as my Amazon wish list is full of bands Justin’s reviewed not to mention the 4 Darkness albums that I somehow missed 🤦🏻♀️😅
Hey Justin. Where were you influenced by punk/rock growing up and if so which artist? By the way, when I was growing up, I was really into American/British hardcore punk, but when I heard The Darkness on MTV a long time ago, u were the first band I really enjoyed outside my little world. Brings nice memories!
I absolutely LOVED Blur, I loved Gorillaz even more! They have a special place in my soul very much like the Avalanches do for me. For some reason I always confuse Damon Albarn for Actor Tim Roth, no idea why!
The gorillaz are something of a surprise, and great how damon collaborates with a lot of musicians, which you dont really see a huge scale of it ahppening.. Damons earlier band the good the bad & the queen, i think has some gorillaz vibe about it. the album thats titled the same name as the band.
Can’t believe I hadn’t put it together before but you’re absolutely spot on, the other parallels between Gorillaz and Foals are quite striking and I love both bands! Gorillaz have got to take it though, they seem more fun than Foals but Yannis’ solo version of Snake Oil is just other worldly!
Man you should thoroughly research and flush out the entire back stories and continued stories behind this animated bands characters is mad deep and great! There is so much more to Gorillaz than most seem to know. You are missing out if you dont :)
Whenever I see a guitar in a chair I always hear Admiral Akbar: IT'S A TRAP!!! They always fall. Love the channel and you and The Darkness are fantastic. Saw you at the Mohawk in Austin and the show was phenomenal. I remember you had a bit of a bash up after your epic stage dive from the balcony. Cheers, and comeback soon!!!
This reminds me of an old episode of The Late Show with David Letterman. Dave was introducing an artist who had sold over 70 million albums and he said "I can't sell a few boxes of girl scout cookies, much less millions of albums." I'm with Dave on that one. But I may have more luck with the cookies.
Yes they are, indeed, a fantastic band. Speaking of bass, their bassist, Seye Adelekan is the real deal! Groovy, all around a fantastic musician and a stage presence that makes Gorillaz a must watch live band.
This has a very Feel Good, Inc sound with the funk turned to 11. It's sort of like a mix of '05 era Gorllaz mixed with their last few albums. It really is cool how they've kept this 'pretend' band going. Also-anyone else notice the older actress in this looks a lot like Ghosts Sister Imperator? I swear if Gorillaz and Ghost are ending up doing a pretend band crossover I'm gonna scream lol it would totally be within demon worshipping Murdoc's purview to go seducing the lead sister of ghosts Satan-worshipping order lol
I love your channel. I always learn so much. I am an eclectic music lover. I love how you pointed out the ABBA sound still in modern music. You break it down to where I totally get it and hear it. Thank you.
I love Gorillaz. Their music just always has this very airy feel to it. Everything I've heard of theirs has a somewhat soothing feel. Kind of nailing something around a entrancing cyclical atmosphere. I dunno. It's not something I listen to super often, but I always like it. Much love to you Mr. Hawkins
Probably the best Gorillaz song in a while, finally getting back to the things that were good about the band, the catchy hooks, interesting lyrics and music videos that tell a story. Their last couple of albums felt like Damon Albarn at his most preachy and pretentious so it's nice to get back to music that is fun and enjoyable.
I understood about a third of what you said about the song. Oddly enough, it is quite enjoyable, none the less, to hear someone who knows what they are talking about go into the arcane aspects of their craft. Me on the same song: it's got a cool sound, and a groovy beat.
Another virtual band, Dethklok, although nowhere near The Gorillaz in total sales, apparently have the highest selling death metal album ever; Dethalbum III which includes such timeless classics as 'I Ejaculate Fire,' 'Crush the Industry,' and 'Impeach God'
Hope this helps: With influences ranging from hip hop to zombie slasher movies, Hewlett emerged in the mid-1990s as co-creator of the zeitgeist-defining Tank Girl comic. With then-roommate Damon Albarn, he went on to create the groundbreaking cartoon band Gorillaz. Damon and Jamie have had a very fruitful and artistically rewarding partnership for a number of years. Certainly not with just the Gorillaz platform.
@@floe3722 Greetings from Nashville, USA! Those bands are two of my favorites, and the Guitar work by both Kasper and Bo (prior to departure) is very interesting.
@@thirstypilgrim97 greetings from Gilleleje (den.)! I can recommend kent (Sweden), especially their Isola and Hagnesta Hill records (which have versions in English, but the Swedish lyrics are better imo), and Dizzy Mizz Lizzy (denmark) if you are into nordic guitar-focused music :)
Apparently they are on faze 5, I've not got into the Lore of the band, but it seems to be intriguing, they are a gang Apparently (the green gang)? and a few seem to have crushes on others lol. I'm going to look into it more it seems they put alot of thought into this concept.
Jamie Hewlett is the creator of Tank Girl and did the cover art for one of the great under-appreciated pop punk bands of the early 90's, the Senseless Things. Edit: Shit, that thought made me go back and look at some ST vids and I find that the front man, Mark Keds, passed last year. Same age as me :(
Have you ever thought of adding side by side frames of your expanding intro riff. And the characters of each frame (playing a different instrument portrayed by you) can "riff off each other" [insert laugh here.] Would love to see the expansion of a jingle/chorus into a full scheme: drums, bass, and any other instrument, like a flex spot, anyway. Example: on this video "where am I gunna put my guitar" [other frame justin] "oh here, I'll take it, I'll hold the bass in one, and that in the other! rock on justin" Good day.
If you listen really close you’ll hear them sampling what sounds like the main electronic lick in that huge dance hit from Stardust- The Music Sounds Better With You!!!
Justin, were you an Oasis or Blur guy during the Britpop wars of the 90? Would make a great video to hear your opinion of the bands, what you felt at the time and what you feel know. I like to say Oasis won the battle but Blur won the war. Both were great bands but Blur evolved more.
Fair play to Damon Albarn, he has proved beyond a doubt that he is more than just the Mockney Essex boy character he played in the early 90s. Gorillaz has been a fascinating experiment in world building, animation technology and really pushing the envelope with musical collaboration. Jamie Hewlett, for anyone who isn't aware, is the genius behind Tank Girl. It's been interesting watching the aesthetic of the "band" evolve as the years have gone by. To put what they have accheived into context, you have renowned musicians, clamouring to play in a cartoon band, virtually fronted by the bloke who used to be the singer in Blur. That's impressive.
I love 2D, they are touring which is great, always liked them, and there original concept of combining a digital band is still amazing. And I'm happy to see you putting that guitar on a chair lol. Ps i still want to see the rest of the guitars you have behind you, pleeezzz show and tell, would be a fun video.
I was always under the impression that The Gorillaz consisted of just the vocalist and the animator. Perhaps it's changed in modern times but when they first came about a lot of people were saying that all the music itself was done by the lead singer alone.
Hi Justin, absolutely love your videos and could listen to you talk forever. I've just watched the Netflix documentary about Woodstock 99, and if you get round to viewing it yourself, would love to hear your thoughts. The stark contrast to the peace and love vibes of the OG in 69 was pretty shocking. But then if you look at the line up (mostly Nu-Metal bands), I guess you can see, to some extent, how a different vibe was curated - massive, aggressive mosh pits, etc. It was an interesting comment on society too, with hoardes of dickish frat boys, not there for the music as such, but to fuck and get fucked up (but in the worst way possible). That said, maybe Woodstock 69 wasn't totally peace and love either - maybe we romanticise it a bit, I don't know... I'm 34 now, and was in high school was your first album came out. Loved it. Thanks for the ride!
I love this song. As ever with Albarn’s stuff, it’s not as simple as a first listen would make it seem. On revisit, the intricate unique details and incredible musicianship become more prevalent, which makes it get better and better.
Thundercat is a true virtuoso. He is just as skilled at the bass guitar as anyone who has ever played it. First time I ever heard of him was when I saw him live opening for flying lotus at the catalyst in Santa Cruz. It was that joyous moment when you go to a show to see a specific artist, and then the opener turns out to be just as great. It felt like I didn’t deserve to feel so good.
This is my 2022 summer anthem. Keep hearing it on the radio, loving if every time. Btw, does this remind anyone of boogie wonderland, or is it just me (not in a bad way though)
My weekly (somewhat private) livestream is on Sunday at 9pm BST only on my Patreon. It's about 2-3 hours long every week and I chat with you guys in the live chat throughout it. There's usually less than 100 people in the chat so it's quite fun and interactive: www.patreon.com/jushawk
I'd love to sign up for a private lesson with you.
Hey man Jamie hewlitt is proper legit as an artist,Check out tank girl amongst others much love ✌️♥️✌️
I look forward to it. I'm a massive fan of yours and The Darkness. Keep up the amazing work. This is brilliant! 🤘🏻
I didn't expect to like this video.
That's all, no fake out.
Albarn is one of the greats in my opinion. Blur, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad & The Queen. All different but high quality stuff
Also written some operas (one in Chinese) and loads of collaborations with other artists.
And also 2014's Everyday Robots. So much great music under his name.
@@cmpc724 that got me, thank you 😂
Agreed, he's special!! So is Graham Cox in my opinion!
Yes and even his everyday robots album. Def a great experimentalist when it comes to music.
The song legit slaps. You wouldn't expect this type of band to last as long as they have, but they're just bloody good. Creative, diverse, funky and visually captivating.
I think it helps that they aren’t afraid to collaborate as much as possible and just draw in so much talent to help sustain their longevity and really mix things up each time
@@ryanbiggs8825 facts. the collab with elton john and 6lack has been one of my favorites for a minute.
Gorillas live for a long time
Did someone say funky??? The band Parcels must be included when using the words funky.. sorry. Not hating on your take, i just automatically think parcles when seeing funky
I don't think there is a band that's the same type of band as Gorillaz, including Gorillaz
I’m surprised everyone doing music hasn’t at least heard of Gorillaz in some capacity, but of course.
I think Gorillaz longevity is also a testament to how much Damon enjoys collaborating with other artists and how infectious his love of music is. He’s one of the rare cases where he’s not afraid to mix up genre or pacing or composition to develop a really unique final product.
Garbage imo don't get the appeal for rap hip hopish music. People love it . I feel like it's just junk for your brain and I hate to say it this way but sounds generic and made in a factory by unskilled workers to me. I know it isn't but I have a hard time finding respect for pop crap
@@therover4141 just because you don't like a genre doesn't mean you have to disrespect it like that saying 'it's just junk for your brain'
@@thelucasshow4970 what I was trying to say is that's just how my brain defaults it to. It blows my mind the music people choose to hear. I'm sure some say the same as me about what I listen to some music to me don't qualify to be considered anything but forgettable annoying background noise. Can't help my brain just defaults certain music to just that. Plenty of rock genre's that fall into that and God forbid pop country. I definitely do not suffer rap or hip hop and mainstream pop trash. Every once in a while something will have a catchy hook but that's about it. Also punk is stupid for the most part in my world.
@@therover4141 yeah I get that too I obviously prefer stuff that blows my kind on first listen but I try to listen to ad much different types of music as I can and try to understand it but yeah I'm not a fan of most mainstream radio pop music in general but I try to give everything a fair shot
@@therover4141 I mostly agree with what you're saying though and I hate pop country and just most pop music in general
Albarn "gives" the songs to his collaborators, which is why Gorillaz's sound remains familiar, but also fresh.
I think it's a good sign that a band can release 2 songs with hugely differing sounds, and I can genuinely enjoy both.
See also: Blur, whose singles all sound like totally different bands often
Albarn has written multiple of my favourite albums, created two of my favourite bands, written my favourite opera and one of my favourite musicals. my life seems engulfed by his talent.
Demon Days is one of the finest albums of the century so far. In my opinion, it should be lauded as one of the greatest achievements of contemporary music.
Just saw Gorillaz last week and they went off like a frog in a sock! Amazing gig, had the whole place jumping! Damon is a very talented musician and held the whole crowd in the palm of his hands. Awesome talent.
This has become far and away my favorite "reaction channel". I use the scare quotes because it's not nearly as formulaic as reaction channels tend to be. Usually I look up a song I like and use reactions as somewhat extended music videos usually bowing out after the song ends. This is the only channel where I watch music I'm not familiar with being discussed.
How the hell can you be that talented at songwriting?
Seriously, Albarn is an amazing hitmaker but still keeps this beautiful creativity in all his stuff.
I consider them the 21st Century Beatles for their longevity and ability to reinvent themselves and take music itself into new and dynamic genres and directions, 21st century for their world wide melting pot of collective collaboration too
Can we get a Gorillaz song Ft. Justin Hawkins? It just feels like it'd be the right thing to do. I'd pay for that! I saw Gorillaz in 2017. Fantastic show!
I don’t think gorilllaz can do any wrong but jeeeez that have come out swinging with this one. Thundercat is also one of the most interesting things going on in music right now and I think I’m in love with him. It’s a match made in heaven and I want a complete album full of it. Sadly I think it will just be this one ditty. So alas, I must somehow console myself.
Alas!
The Fall and Humanz were a bit of a stumble, but seem to be on an upward trend since. Really looking forward to hearing a new album if this song is anything to go by
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TC could be in literally every project right now and it would still not be enough lol bro fits everyplace
@@russellzauner 100%
I would hook him up to my veins if I could. Sigh ❤️
AWESOME AS ALWAYS. These guys are in my top 5 fave. My kids were raised w Gorillaz as the background sound. And Beck. I’m hoping we can all see them on this tour. Love love love GORILLAZ
A+ track. Gorillaz tend to be a bit hit and miss for me but when they do hit the mark... fuuuuck... they smash it out of the park
Albarn - like Bono - Seems to rub people up the wrong way, especially in his mockney days, But if you look at the sheer variety and brilliance of his output it’s very hard not to conclude he is the greatest British artist of his generation. Both the good the bad and the Queen albums were fantastic as well.
Yeah I much prefer Damon to Bono. I think he sometimes has said silly things and then people assume that's his whole personality, or they think he's a bit arrogant because he's dismissed shows like X factor but I think he just words things very directly and some people don't like that? Idk could be talking out my arse
I'm not sure if I'd call him the greatest when Thom Yorke exists, but Damon's definitely up there. I'd give him second
@@edgeworth097 Fair enough but its hard to know what's Thom and what's Johnny G.
@@Ed-cc7do Thom's solo career has some great stuff. I think I read somewhere that mostly, Thom writes the songs on his piano, and then Johnny Greenwood arranges them for the full band
I would love to see your reaction to "The Pink Phantom" - They put it out either end of 2020 or start of 2021, I can't quite remember, but is a collab with Elton John and has a pretty interesting vibe to it
Amazing track! Damon for me is up there With Macca and Ray Davies as a songwriter.
The three Masterpieces albums of Albarn IMO
Parklife
Demon Days
The Good, The Bad And The Queen(2006).
I love how you can pick up a guitar, and nail the riff just by listening, after a few seconds. It would take us mortal guitarists 2 hours lol. The tone of your Gibson is beautiful.
Fortunately i have this gift to, a good ear for sound, and as a self taught guitarist it's really helped me work out songs without looking at tabs etc. But obviously Justin is lightyears above my capabilities lol
Nah. It just takes a bit of ear training that's all.
He's practised it before he starts the vid(the magic of UA-cam)
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I never had that, don't even know what "ear training is" lol
@@limmoblack
Not necessarily, a few of my guitar friends can do same, but in their case they know what key it's in etc, all trained guitarist can infact its not magic lol. I've just never been trained yet can find the chord shape pretty easy by the root note.
Words cannot duly express how much this channel resonates. Thank you..again..Justin
Thank you for being here!
What's more impressive is the fact that they've become this big without the influence of Damon's face. I mean sure now he's more prominent, but generally an average listeners would not be influenced by how the Damon is dressed or what he looks like.
The Gorillaz have been around for a lot of my life and I've grown to like them more and more every album they put out :D
I enjoy it very much when you also review these other types of music too.
Question for Q&A. I love a good intro tape at a gig and The Darkness' use of 'Arrival' is one of my favourites. If ABBA said you could no longer use their track, what would be your second choice? Keep up the excellent work and see you on the ice. Evil Stu.
Thanks Stu! I've already recorded this week's comments video, but for the next one!
Their live performances with Little Dragon are breathtaking. Highly recommend.
What you were playing sounded not to disimilar to the intro to Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac. I've played it loads of times with a vocalist. It's Dm and Gm6 really in my tiny mind.. great channel Justin. Cheers.
Starting to think I’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, as this is yet another band that I adore and yet somehow missed their last 5 albums! 🤦🏻♀️ Demon Days is one of my favourite go-to albums and I’ll definitely be investing in their new one on the strength of this single! Thanks shining a light under my rock, Justin and reminding me that there is good music about if you go looking for it! 🥰
Song Machine 1 is absolutely the best of the last five, but there are a tonne of decent tracks even on the worst Gorillaz album imo. I swear that album was the main thing keeping me going over lockdown with each single featuring an iconic artist (Robert Smith, Peter Hook, Elton, Tony Allen) or introducing me to a great new one (Fatoumata Diawara, Beck, Leee John, St Vincent)
@@jameskilgour387 Thank you! I never have a clue where to start when looking into a band’s back catalogue, so Song Machine 1 will be a good place to start. It might have to wait though, as my Amazon wish list is full of bands Justin’s reviewed not to mention the 4 Darkness albums that I somehow missed 🤦🏻♀️😅
Hey Justin. Where were you influenced by punk/rock growing up and if so which artist? By the way, when I was growing up, I was really into American/British hardcore punk, but when I heard The Darkness on MTV a long time ago, u were the first band I really enjoyed outside my little world. Brings nice memories!
I absolutely LOVED Blur, I loved Gorillaz even more! They have a special place in my soul very much like the Avalanches do for me. For some reason I always confuse Damon Albarn for Actor Tim Roth, no idea why!
Nigel Tufnel is not reference frequently enough. Zen wisdom.
It's in Dm,, the saddest of all chords...'whats the song called'.... it's called Lick My Love Pump !!!!! Nigel Tufnel goes to 11.
Abba! The first two chords are also the same as the chords used in the riff for I GOT YOU by Split Enz.
Or the Eminem song LOSE YOURSELF
Ah, the wonderful Split Enz, I Got You is a great pop song, kudos for mentioning it 👍
The gorillaz are something of a surprise, and great how damon collaborates with a lot of musicians, which you dont really see a huge scale of it ahppening.. Damons earlier band the good the bad & the queen, i think has some gorillaz vibe about it. the album thats titled the same name as the band.
Can’t believe I hadn’t put it together before but you’re absolutely spot on, the other parallels between Gorillaz and Foals are quite striking and I love both bands! Gorillaz have got to take it though, they seem more fun than Foals but Yannis’ solo version of Snake Oil is just other worldly!
Man you should thoroughly research and flush out the entire back stories and continued stories behind this animated bands characters is mad deep and great! There is so much more to Gorillaz than most seem to know. You are missing out if you dont :)
Whenever I see a guitar in a chair I always hear Admiral Akbar: IT'S A TRAP!!!
They always fall.
Love the channel and you and The Darkness are fantastic. Saw you at the Mohawk in Austin and the show was phenomenal. I remember you had a bit of a bash up after your epic stage dive from the balcony. Cheers, and comeback soon!!!
This reminds me of an old episode of The Late Show with David Letterman. Dave was introducing an artist who had sold over 70 million albums and he said "I can't sell a few boxes of girl scout cookies, much less millions of albums." I'm with Dave on that one. But I may have more luck with the cookies.
Excellent Spinal Tap reference, Justin! I believe the sad song in Dm Nigel was referring to was called "Lick my Love Pump" :)
7:11 Iron Maiden's The Writing on the Wall
Yes they are, indeed, a fantastic band. Speaking of bass, their bassist, Seye Adelekan is the real deal! Groovy, all around a fantastic musician and a stage presence that makes Gorillaz a must watch live band.
Love it! Damon is a genius. Another great video Justin. Loving the content. Keep it up!
This has a very Feel Good, Inc sound with the funk turned to 11. It's sort of like a mix of '05 era Gorllaz mixed with their last few albums. It really is cool how they've kept this 'pretend' band going. Also-anyone else notice the older actress in this looks a lot like Ghosts Sister Imperator? I swear if Gorillaz and Ghost are ending up doing a pretend band crossover I'm gonna scream lol
it would totally be within demon worshipping Murdoc's purview to go seducing the lead sister of ghosts Satan-worshipping order lol
What gives it a feel good inc sound to you? Just curious
Great video as always. Would love to hear you view on Mdou Moctar and his amazing guitar style!
I love your channel. I always learn so much. I am an eclectic music lover. I love how you pointed out the ABBA sound still in modern music. You break it down to where I totally get it and hear it. Thank you.
I like how he played the lyrics as well
I love Gorillaz. Their music just always has this very airy feel to it. Everything I've heard of theirs has a somewhat soothing feel. Kind of nailing something around a entrancing cyclical atmosphere. I dunno. It's not something I listen to super often, but I always like it.
Much love to you Mr. Hawkins
Probably the best Gorillaz song in a while, finally getting back to the things that were good about the band, the catchy hooks, interesting lyrics and music videos that tell a story. Their last couple of albums felt like Damon Albarn at his most preachy and pretentious so it's nice to get back to music that is fun and enjoyable.
I understood about a third of what you said about the song.
Oddly enough, it is quite enjoyable, none the less, to hear someone who knows what they are talking about go into the arcane aspects of their craft.
Me on the same song: it's got a cool sound, and a groovy beat.
YOU could make a virtual band that would kick ass Mr. Hawkins
Another virtual band, Dethklok, although nowhere near The Gorillaz in total sales, apparently have the highest selling death metal album ever; Dethalbum III which includes such timeless classics as 'I Ejaculate Fire,' 'Crush the Industry,' and 'Impeach God'
Dethklok are it.
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Justin's talent and knowledge is unbelievable , plus he's super cool too, great channel
A super smash? Do such things still exist? My question is, when is the Gorillaz feat. Justin Hawkins single coming?
Am I the only one that hears a "Music Sounds Better With You" sample in this?
8:22 I was checking my discord and getting VERY confused.
Hahaha yep!
Hope this helps:
With influences ranging from hip hop to zombie slasher movies, Hewlett emerged in the mid-1990s as co-creator of the zeitgeist-defining Tank Girl comic. With then-roommate Damon Albarn, he went on to create the groundbreaking cartoon band Gorillaz.
Damon and Jamie have had a very fruitful and artistically rewarding partnership for a number of years. Certainly not with just the Gorillaz platform.
I want you to destroy me like you do to that acoustic every single video.
Clumsily?
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain yes.
Somehow that repeated chord in your intro directly reminded me of the intro to Pendragon’s “The Voyager”. Nevermind... Friendly greetings!
I’ve played this a lot since it first came out, I think it’s definitely one you can have enough of 😂 but still a banger, even if a bit repetitive
Went from your song 2 breakdown to this :)
I love that your intro song has the Neil Young chord in it.
Hey Justin! Thanks for such consistent output...
Any chance you could discuss the bands MEW or Kashmir (Both from Denmark)? Cheers.
I can vouch, that's probably the best bands we have ever had here.
@@floe3722 Greetings from Nashville, USA! Those bands are two of my favorites, and the Guitar work by both Kasper and Bo (prior to departure) is very interesting.
@@thirstypilgrim97 greetings from Gilleleje (den.)! I can recommend kent (Sweden), especially their Isola and Hagnesta Hill records (which have versions in English, but the Swedish lyrics are better imo), and Dizzy Mizz Lizzy (denmark) if you are into nordic guitar-focused music :)
I'm hearing a lot of "Writing on the Wall" by Iron Maiden from the bass vibe and Justin's finger picking section
Waiting on the follow up vids to Richard Thompson, Todd Rundgren and maybe you'll do one for Big Star????
I swear they sampled Groovejet for the guitar stabs
Apparently they are on faze 5, I've not got into the Lore of the band, but it seems to be intriguing, they are a gang Apparently (the green gang)? and a few seem to have crushes on others lol. I'm going to look into it more it seems they put alot of thought into this concept.
Jamie Hewlett is the creator of Tank Girl and did the cover art for one of the great under-appreciated pop punk bands of the early 90's, the Senseless Things. Edit: Shit, that thought made me go back and look at some ST vids and I find that the front man, Mark Keds, passed last year. Same age as me :(
26 Million for “Virtual.” That’s some killer numbers
Have you ever thought of adding side by side frames of your expanding intro riff. And the characters of each frame (playing a different instrument portrayed by you) can "riff off each other" [insert laugh here.] Would love to see the expansion of a jingle/chorus into a full scheme: drums, bass, and any other instrument, like a flex spot, anyway.
Example: on this video
"where am I gunna put my guitar"
[other frame justin]
"oh here, I'll take it, I'll hold the bass in one, and that in the other! rock on justin"
Good day.
If you listen really close you’ll hear them sampling what sounds like the main electronic lick in that huge dance hit from Stardust- The Music Sounds Better With You!!!
Yes!
Love it. I can hear Stardust's 'music sounds better with you' in it.
thats how a lot of gorillaz songs go. I didn't expect to end up liking White Light.
The discord notification at 8:23 lmao
and its his side hustle🤣🤣
Justin, were you an Oasis or Blur guy during the Britpop wars of the 90? Would make a great video to hear your opinion of the bands, what you felt at the time and what you feel know. I like to say Oasis won the battle but Blur won the war. Both were great bands but Blur evolved more.
Fair play to Damon Albarn, he has proved beyond a doubt that he is more than just the Mockney Essex boy character he played in the early 90s. Gorillaz has been a fascinating experiment in world building, animation technology and really pushing the envelope with musical collaboration. Jamie Hewlett, for anyone who isn't aware, is the genius behind Tank Girl. It's been interesting watching the aesthetic of the "band" evolve as the years have gone by. To put what they have accheived into context, you have renowned musicians, clamouring to play in a cartoon band, virtually fronted by the bloke who used to be the singer in Blur. That's impressive.
Subconsciously throws an oasis riff in the intro because he has found himself liking an albran track........balance restored PMSL
I need to stop watching these at night cos I just end up getting my electric guitar out and playing all bloomin night
Had thought before that a Gorillaz/Darkness collaboration would be really cool, can you get in touch with Damon please 😀
Me neither! It's got that 'boots n' pants n' boots 'n pants' drumbeat I find delightful. You can't not dance. Go Thundercat!
Along the lines of Gorrillaz, check out "here come the mummies" and their origin.
I love 2D, they are touring which is great, always liked them, and there original concept of combining a digital band is still amazing. And I'm happy to see you putting that guitar on a chair lol. Ps i still want to see the rest of the guitars you have behind you, pleeezzz show and tell, would be a fun video.
Justin, you put the “Fun” in Fundercat.
and New Gold is probably my favourite song this year
Legit up there as one of the best songs this year.
Only someone so beautiful could wear a white shirt that has clearly not been ironed in years and get away with it.
Love it! Damon does it again...
I was always under the impression that The Gorillaz consisted of just the vocalist and the animator. Perhaps it's changed in modern times but when they first came about a lot of people were saying that all the music itself was done by the lead singer alone.
What I wouldn't give to see you collab with Gorillaz, I bet you could come up with some amazing stuff together!
Hi Justin, absolutely love your videos and could listen to you talk forever. I've just watched the Netflix documentary about Woodstock 99, and if you get round to viewing it yourself, would love to hear your thoughts. The stark contrast to the peace and love vibes of the OG in 69 was pretty shocking. But then if you look at the line up (mostly Nu-Metal bands), I guess you can see, to some extent, how a different vibe was curated - massive, aggressive mosh pits, etc. It was an interesting comment on society too, with hoardes of dickish frat boys, not there for the music as such, but to fuck and get fucked up (but in the worst way possible). That said, maybe Woodstock 69 wasn't totally peace and love either - maybe we romanticise it a bit, I don't know...
I'm 34 now, and was in high school was your first album came out. Loved it. Thanks for the ride!
I love this song. As ever with Albarn’s stuff, it’s not as simple as a first listen would make it seem. On revisit, the intricate unique details and incredible musicianship become more prevalent, which makes it get better and better.
Thundercat is a true virtuoso. He is just as skilled at the bass guitar as anyone who has ever played it. First time I ever heard of him was when I saw him live opening for flying lotus at the catalyst in Santa Cruz. It was that joyous moment when you go to a show to see a specific artist, and then the opener turns out to be just as great. It felt like I didn’t deserve to feel so good.
Where do we go to suggest songs for him to check out and possibly react to?
Mr Falsetto PLEASE cover this song!
Thundercats Hoooo!
This is my 2022 summer anthem. Keep hearing it on the radio, loving if every time.
Btw, does this remind anyone of boogie wonderland, or is it just me (not in a bad way though)
I'd love to see you talk about Porcupine Tree or some of Steven Wilson's work
So glad you're taking care of Mr Gibson. 👌
Brilliant review Justin. Funky tune. Would you react to Placebos new album never let me go. Much appreciated 🙏
Mr Hawkins, could you please react to Violet's tale by Ren. One of the most unique artists in the UK at the moment
Super smash. Already a hit amongst Gorillaz fans and will be a staple of live shows for a long time.