People are not trolling you, the O in Blitz's name is silent. He used to be named Blitzo when he was a clown in a circus, but when he left the circus he decided to drop the O and just be Blitz.
And as a fun detail, every character who has a personal grudge against Blitzø calls him something different, usually depending on when their grudge developed. Fizz and Barbie both pronounce the 'O' because they knew the old him (and also to get on his nerves), while Striker, the only one to develop the grudge in present day, calls him "Blitzy" (the same nickname Stolas normally uses) because their interactions are more flirtatious in general. The only likely exception is Verosika, who also pronounces the 'O' to get on his nerves, but it's unclear if she met him before or after the name change (she at least knows _of_ Barbie, but if/when they met and what the extent of their relation is remains to be seen). I suppose the Cherubs and Agents also count as exceptions, purely because they have yet to return as of writing this (and also their grudges are moreso with I.M.P. as a whole, rather than Blitzø specifically).
@@MattTOB618 I love this comment, but want to add; Striker calls him Blitzy to poke fun at him for being the 'plaything' of Stolas. He's trying to imply Blitzø is lesser than or squandering his potential by affiliating with royalty, and especially letting one call him a petname like that. It's mocking, not flirtatious.
As far as I'm informed, Bryce sang that song four times in order to get the appropriate rawness and MADE HIS CASTMATES CRY. (I was kinda scared for his throat for a while but that is dedication!)
The talking voice of Beezlebub in the episode IS Kesha, but she didn't sing A Monster's Ball, instead, Lollia and Chi Chi did. Kesha did help with songwriting, though. Cotton Candy was performed by Rochelle Diamante
Rochelle didn't sing Monster's Ball. I don't know if these credits are correct, I couldn't find much info but the wiki credits Lollia and Chi-Chi as the vocalists
Monster’s Ball was written by Silva Hound (yet another Hellaverse song by Silva Hound with Chi Chi as one of the singers!! It’s in good company with Addict.)
Fun fact: The last song was originally a Stolas fan song by Paranoid DJ. He made the song before episode 8 of season 1 came out if I recall correctly. He has a really good nack for capturing the characters personalities even with the little info he has. He wrote songs for multiple Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel characters and it's extremely impressive how in character they are with how little was known about them at the time. Even the songs that aren't lore accurate anymore are extremely good. I'd definitely recommend some of his songs. "Smile Like You Mean It" captures Alastor perfectly.
It was released about a week before 1x7 (Ozzie’s). So the line in the original version about “impish little plaything” would have been a reference to the most recent episode at the time (and I’m glad they replaced it because it doesn’t fit the tone of the rest of the song at all).
Yes, if you're looking for more content, there's so many good Hazbin songs by Paranoid DJ to react to. "Use Me Up" for Angel, "We're Sure to Drown" for Husk, "Eyes on Me" for Vox, and "Pop" for Cherrie are also standouts.
I fourth the motion, Paranoid DJ reaction! I swear, Eyes On Me irrationally made Vox one of my favorite characters. Like, in the top 3 for all of the Hazbin-verse.
The guy singing the juggling song is Tom Cardy who makes comedy/parody songs on UA-cam! He's very good and I was very happy to hear him in Helluva Boss
idk how many people may have mentioned this on the discord server or elsewhere, but on this note: PLS REACT TO TOM CARDY SONGS, they're all bangers and hilarious lol
dang looking at the background 4 seconds on and I'm already crying knowing he's going to spoil this show for himself with the songs just like he did for Hazbin Hotel
His channel focuses mostly on songs so it's natural he will react to the songs of the show before the show itself. I know it can be frustrating when we have already seen it and felt the emotional weight when we first see the song, but this is a different situation then when we just watch the show for our own amusement and not content. I love his videos and I am just happy to see him react to viv's shows at all.
10:50 if im correct, the songs were written by kesha but because of some legal issues they couldnt get her to sing it, so they got a sound-a-like to sing it (dont worry kesha did the voice though)
Yes, it's pronounced Blitz. And yes, Stolas is an owl, based off the Ars Goetia in real life demonology. He teaches astronomy and is knowledgeable in herbs, precious stones and plants, and is usually depicted as an owl or raven with long legs. Vivziepop did a very good job researching 😊
The O is Blitzo in silent, yes. Blitz was a clown and the O is associated with his tragic past. That's all I can say without spoiling the series. Just watch Helluva Boss. It's great You need the context.
Kesha wrote Cotton candy, but her agents wouldn't allow her to sing it for them. So they hired someone else to sing the song. Kesha still voices the dialogue for Queen Bee. Fun fact: Asmodeus is supposed to resemble a rooster
The moment I heard "Just Look My Way", I literally ran to my voice teacher and had her teach the song to me an octave higher, it's such a beautiful song!!
the O in Blitzo is actually silent, it’s almost a running joke throughout the show bc people who knew him before he decided the O was silent will still call him Blitzo instead of Blitz and he will yell at them “THE O IS SILENT NOW”
Blitzo is basically his deadname. He changed it to just be "Blitz" cause he used to be a clown, since he isn't one anymore (and didn't want to bring up that life anymore) he changed it to blitzø
Stolas can never catch a break. He was born to serve his family line, betrothed to a wife who hates him just so he can have a daughter to take over his role should he perish. Hes tried to give his daughter a family he didnt have, one with love, and made himself miserable to protect his daughter. And now that shes almost 18, he finally can divorce, leaving him free to date his first and only friend hes ever had, a friend who was paid to play with him and wound up scamming him at almost every turn until more recently. Im REALLY hoping he becomes friends with Ozzie, man needs some actual friends. He deserves some good support in his life.
Man, what makes the last song WORSE is that it's the last update we've had for Helluva Boss. We ended on Fizz and Asmodeus's relationship, which is cute and then that song came out separately and it's sad and it's been NOTHING SINCE. T^T
I’m not sure if you know, but ‘Look My Way’ started as a fan song, like ‘Addict’, but the people behind the show loved it so much that they adjusted it to fit current canon. The gem he receives in the beginning is an Asmodeusu crystal- an item that he referred to in his last song ‘Owl In A Cage’/Stolas Sings. It lets people travel to earth. Meaning, with it, Blitz won’t need Stolas’ assistance anymore to travel between realms. So, Stolas is giving Blitz the option to take the gem and run, or to accept it and stick around.
So i remember hearing that Bryce Pinkham (the voice of stolas) actually did cry during "owl in a cage". I dont remember where i saw it or if it was confirmed, but i always wondered my his voice sounded off during that song. If he really was crying, then good on them to keep his takes to pick the best one and let him sound heartbroken.
19:52 this will contain mild spoilers, I’m basically just going to talk about Stolas and Blitz’s relationship Stolas and Blitz so far only have a business relationship. IMP needs Stolas’ grimoire to access the human world, and Stolas was forced into a loveless arranged marriage to birth an heir to his bloodline. The deal is that every full moon, Stolas and Blitz have a night of sexual escapades in which beforehand Stolas does his sovereign duties with the grimoire. The grimoire stays in the possession of IMP otherwise. This music video was Stolas receiving an Asmodium crystal, the same things succubus use to access the living world. Stolas had asked Asmodeus for one so this way Blitz and IMP can access the human world without the grimoire. Stolas has genuine love for Blitz, but feels like he is taking advantage of him because their relationship started as business but had feelings developed in the process. Stolas is singing because he fears that once he gives Blitz the crystal, Blitz will no longer want him around (as he has no need for him). Giving Blitz the crystal is omitting the need for Stolas in Blitz’s life, and despite Stolas loving Blitz, Stolas doesn’t know if the feeling are mutual. Stolas is willing to lose everything just so Blitz can be happy. He lost his reputation by sleeping with an IMP, his abusive ex wife has tried to have him killed multiple times, and he basically has nobody but IMP as friends. The fact Stolas lost so much already, and is willing to lose the last bit of happiness just for Blitz’s own freedom, is an INSANE show of true love. Blitz has very little self worth due to his past (as seen in the episode “OOPS”) so he feels u worthy of Stolas’ love. This is complicated by the power dynamic, since Stolas is part of the upper branch of Hell’s hierarchy and Blitz is part of the lowest. The reality Blitz doesn’t know is that HE is the one with the power here, as Stolas’ feelings are genuine. But, due to his own issues, doesn’t understand how or why someone like Stolas could possibly choose him. It’s a tragic love story that HOPEFULLY has a happy ending
apparently "just look my way" was a fan song that became canon, which is really cool :) i didn't know about it until the official one came out, but there's a lovely duet of the two songs here on yt and it's equally as beautiful
So the connection with Ke$ha that you are asking about, nearly a decade ago for a project that Vivi had she did an animated character singing and dancing to Ke$ha's song Die Young. She has talked about being a long time fan and she was able to get Ke$ha to actually be apart of her work so I am sure it was in many ways the fulfillment of a longtime dream for her.
Blitzo is his real name but he wants the O to be silent after getting away from the circus. He still spells it the same out of respect for his heritage though.
God, i wanna explain whats going on in Look my way so badlyyyyy, but i don't want to spoil it for when he watches it, aaa, MATHEW PLEASE WATCH THE SHOWWWWW
in the pilot he says “my name is blitzø, the o is silent!”, the joke is that it makes no sense for there to be an o. also the singer of juggling iz cool is Tom Cardy
in "just look my way" basically Blitz self-destructs whenever he develops deep connections with people ever since childhood trauma that involved a lot of fire and loosing people dear to him, so basically Stolas has realised that but also knows that if he keeps their relationship based around access to his book it'll never be "real" but also he knows that if it was real Blitz may very well self-destruct yet again as a way to regain a sense of control of what he perceives to be an inevitability, that he's alone, not because everyone abandons him like he thinks people do, but because he chose to push them away, because for some reason that's better somehow
this is exactly what i love about hazbin and helluva, is that you (and by you, i mean the general you; myself included) kind of expect chaotic fun and silliness - and then it HITS you with feelings and just perpetual sadness lol. it's one reason to give either or even both shows time to watch :') does this mean you might give it a try? 👀 (no pressure!h
(Very mild spoilers) Stolas is genuinely a good person that just wants to feel loved. He stayed in an abusive marriage for two decades give or take just so he can protect his daughter, and he wants what’s best for Blitzø even if it means he’ll be heartbroken. He’s our sweet owl boy and we love him.
I’m starting to think I just summon you at this point cause every time I think to myself ”man I hope Mathew Mckenna uploads soon” a video just appears as soon as I open youtube
"Just Look My Way" made me cry the first time I heard it, it was HEARTWRENCHING to hear Bryce Pinkman (forgive me if I spelled his name wrong) sing like that. It's so beautiful, and I'm STILL obsessed with the song. His vocals are just *chef's kiss*
The song without lyrics is called Stolas Speaks, and its instrumental plays whenever Stolas is being precious. With the lyrics, it is called Stolas Sings, and on account of his VA being in a mood while recording it, it was tough to get out there. Yeah, Bryce apparently cried while singing it. That is the sign of a great character, when a VA gets really into it.
Dude I’m so glad you reacted to Just Look My Way but it also kills me that you don’t have the context. The line in that song that always kills me is “I will try to make amends for making you means to an end” I just cannot get through that song without crying!
Unsurprisingly, I recommend sitting down and watching helluva boss all the way through. I love to hear your take on the songs without context though. Also, to be clear Kesha wasn’t the singer on the songs for some legal reasons at the time. I know she originally recorded them but to be able to put the episodes out they had to re-record with a new vocalist. Kesha still is the voice of Bee in the episode and she did co-write cotton candy. The singer for that and this song is Rochelle Diamante
My favorite songs are easily Look my Way, the Mammon musical songs, Cotton Candy, You Will be Ok, the Wedding Crash song, Look at This, and the I.M.P. jingle
the thing I love about Owl In A Cage is that the one they used in the episode was one take so its a bit rougher than they intended, but everybody listening were crying at it so they decided it was perfect
Look My Way is a remake of a fanmade song by Paranoid DJ. Paranoid DJ made a lot of songs for Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. All of them are amazing and go so well with either what people thought how the story line of both show was going to go or the comic dubs that are no longer canon. I honestly think you should react to them.
So, I don't expect Mat to see this, but figured I'd share this fun fact in case he does! The pills you see Stolas take before "Stolas Sings" are called "Belphegor's Happy Pills" and are prescribed to Stolas. Belphegor is the Head Sin of Sloth, as Bee is for Gluttony and Asmodeus is for Lust. But some may not know thats Sloth in the original context wasn't meant as just being lazy, but actually lethargy that was brought on due to depressive episodes! So yes, he is indeed sad birb, but also, that's just one of the many cool small details hidden in the show! I feel Mat would love to see all the crazy stuff in the details of the series as a whole.
If you look at the size of the moon (representing Blitzø) starts out small and very accessible to Stolas and it grows bigger and bigger and more distant from Stolas. Also the full moon represents the time of the month when he and Blitzø come together to bang.
Interesting fact about *Look my Way* , it was originally a song written by a fan of the show. But the creator of the show Viv loved it so much, she made sure it became an official song within the show and had Stolas's VA sing it. And I'll just say, it's by far one of the best songs I've heard in the show. Amazing job to the fan. 👏🏼💜
OH MY GOD!!! you have no idea how long i’ve wanted to watch you react to “just look my way” and “stolas sings” !!! can’t wait to see your reaction to the whole series 👀 if that’s what you’re planning to do (and i really hope you are!!) 😊 thank you for this video!!!
"Just Look My Way" makes me happy to see that Stolas has finally gotten better at articulating his feelings for Blitz in a more emotional and genuine way, But Stolas giving Blitz the Asmodean crystal in the next episode will be the real moment of truth.
I frickin love Stolas' voice!! Almost makes me want to watch more of Hellva Boss(I started watching it awhile ago but never really got into it) just so I can learn more of Stolas' story! Lovely video Matthew!
Look My Way started off as a fan song by Paranoid DJ that became cannon. I highly recommend listening to Paranoid DJ's other Hazbin/Helluva Boss fan songs, even if many contradict with cannon information because they came out before cannon.
Not many people acknowledge the song but it's personally one of my favorites. It was played in the background more rather than being sung by a character. Crashing a Motha' F*ckin' Wedding is just sooo absolutely amazing!!!!
@@MathewMcKenna Yeah, it's because of her contract or something it's why episode 8 took so long to release because they were having to deal with trying to have Kesha sing & voice the character, but they could only get her to voice Beel
@@MathewMcKenna Cotton Candy is sung by Rochelle Diamante, Monster's Ball is sung by Lollia and Chi-Chi according to the wiki, no idea if these credits are correct. She did, however, compose and write both songs, she just couldn't sing them due to a legal battle with her record company
@@MathewMcKenna The Queen Bee episode, despite being the season finale for season 1 didn't actually come out until part way into season 2 due to legal reasons. We were all wondering what that was about, and it turned out to be Kesha's highly publicized legal troubles with her record company. Even after all that, though Kesha voices Queen Bee, and I believe has writing credits, they had to get someone else to record the vocals.
I got the honor of meeting Bryce Pinkham at a convention and it was amazing. Stolas is my absolute favorite character and at the end Bryce even told me it was nice meeting me in his Stolas voice. I was giddy the entire day because of that
also SOOOO glad Mathew reacted to Look My Way, his voice is so beautiful, the fact it was originally a fan song remade for an official project, and just- everything about it, its so GOOD
The dance between Fizz and Ozzie was foreshadowed in Season 2 episode 1, when Young Blitz and young Fizz were playing with their balloon horses and Fizz made Banana pudding the horse dance around Blitz's worm horse.
I'll explain Blitzo's name. So Blitzo, pronouncing the O, is a clown name. Blitzo used to be a clown, like in a circus. For plot reasons, he left that life behind and started IMP. So he dropped the O to go by Blitz.
The reason for Kesha being a VA on the show is because Vivzie is a big fan and her early works were animated videos for her songs. They’re really cute, if you can find any reuploads of them; you can see how her style has grown, but it’s still clearly Vivzie Pop.
Stolas is such an sSs+ tier character, he's got so much depth to him, though a few people only seem to see the shallow side of his character and don't get him, the ones that expect him to act like a normal person make me laugh, people like to project their own ideals on to him while forgetting he wasn't brought up to think the same, he has so much growth discovering himself and realizing what's actually important to him, rather than being his duty. (Edit, actually I think what's why I find him so endearing, he's literally brought up to be a toff ass hole and despite all that ends up being a generally lovable character who is ultimately sweet by nature.)
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Why did the Mathew cross the road?
To get to new heluva boss/hazbin content to react to
that was my joke@@Seso_does_not_like_anything
woah
People are not trolling you, the O in Blitz's name is silent. He used to be named Blitzo when he was a clown in a circus, but when he left the circus he decided to drop the O and just be Blitz.
And as a fun detail, every character who has a personal grudge against Blitzø calls him something different, usually depending on when their grudge developed. Fizz and Barbie both pronounce the 'O' because they knew the old him (and also to get on his nerves), while Striker, the only one to develop the grudge in present day, calls him "Blitzy" (the same nickname Stolas normally uses) because their interactions are more flirtatious in general.
The only likely exception is Verosika, who also pronounces the 'O' to get on his nerves, but it's unclear if she met him before or after the name change (she at least knows _of_ Barbie, but if/when they met and what the extent of their relation is remains to be seen). I suppose the Cherubs and Agents also count as exceptions, purely because they have yet to return as of writing this (and also their grudges are moreso with I.M.P. as a whole, rather than Blitzø specifically).
I love him he is the best brony
My thing is why did he keep the spelling? Like he can just have a nickname?
@@MattTOB618 I love this comment, but want to add; Striker calls him Blitzy to poke fun at him for being the 'plaything' of Stolas. He's trying to imply Blitzø is lesser than or squandering his potential by affiliating with royalty, and especially letting one call him a petname like that. It's mocking, not flirtatious.
blitzø*
"All I can say is, I hope things work out well, Owl-Boy."
Stolas: That's a mood, Gabriella.
LOL
"Is Stolas just permanently in sadness?"
Uh-huh. Now he gets it!
Welcome to fandom dude....
As far as I'm informed, Bryce sang that song four times in order to get the appropriate rawness and MADE HIS CASTMATES CRY. (I was kinda scared for his throat for a while but that is dedication!)
Damn...
it was also apparently done in one take, without cuts
Gods I hope he chugged honey tea after. Bro made ME cry.
And the entire fandom still prefers the demo version over his version 💀
He did PHENOMINAL. I was in so much awe listening to that song, and he did it insane justice! Props to him !!
"not his horns his...his tentacle things!"
You mean his JESTER HAT? cause he's a JESTER?
I read the tentacle as testicle lmao
@@idebuda bro same 😭
Isn’t he a harleyquin
@@Tm-dn9ob a harlequin is a type of jester
@@KittyKat-le9uc I looked it up yeah… specifically a quick witted servant that sabotages his master so it’s good design
The talking voice of Beezlebub in the episode IS Kesha, but she didn't sing A Monster's Ball, instead, Lollia and Chi Chi did. Kesha did help with songwriting, though. Cotton Candy was performed by Rochelle Diamante
Rochelle didn't sing Monster's Ball. I don't know if these credits are correct, I couldn't find much info but the wiki credits Lollia and Chi-Chi as the vocalists
@@Ashurman666Good to see chi-chi get work. Remember her fron all the brony songs she use to sing for
@@CriticalCipher I don't even know who she is to be quite honest
Monster’s Ball was written by Silva Hound (yet another Hellaverse song by Silva Hound with Chi Chi as one of the singers!! It’s in good company with Addict.)
@@Ashurman666 Chi-Chi was Cherry's original singing voice if that helps, in Addicted
3:54
"Is bro Ok?"
No.
No he is not.
Fun fact: The last song was originally a Stolas fan song by Paranoid DJ. He made the song before episode 8 of season 1 came out if I recall correctly. He has a really good nack for capturing the characters personalities even with the little info he has. He wrote songs for multiple Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel characters and it's extremely impressive how in character they are with how little was known about them at the time. Even the songs that aren't lore accurate anymore are extremely good.
I'd definitely recommend some of his songs. "Smile Like You Mean It" captures Alastor perfectly.
It was released about a week before 1x7 (Ozzie’s). So the line in the original version about “impish little plaything” would have been a reference to the most recent episode at the time (and I’m glad they replaced it because it doesn’t fit the tone of the rest of the song at all).
Yes, if you're looking for more content, there's so many good Hazbin songs by Paranoid DJ to react to. "Use Me Up" for Angel, "We're Sure to Drown" for Husk, "Eyes on Me" for Vox, and "Pop" for Cherrie are also standouts.
YESS!!! he should totally listen ti paranoid Dj
I fourth the motion, Paranoid DJ reaction! I swear, Eyes On Me irrationally made Vox one of my favorite characters. Like, in the top 3 for all of the Hazbin-verse.
Signals that he did for Verosika is such an incredible one. Absolutely captures her... and I would seriously go to a concert.
The guy singing the juggling song is Tom Cardy who makes comedy/parody songs on UA-cam! He's very good and I was very happy to hear him in Helluva Boss
idk how many people may have mentioned this on the discord server or elsewhere, but on this note: PLS REACT TO TOM CARDY SONGS, they're all bangers and hilarious lol
THE RED FLAGS GUY???
@@_veronica_rYEA
@@_veronica_r YES
I haven't been this shocked since I learned that christian borle played vox about a week ago LOL
dang looking at the background 4 seconds on and I'm already crying knowing he's going to spoil this show for himself with the songs just like he did for Hazbin Hotel
it's okay i can be stupidly oblivious sometimes and you'd be shocked the things i didn't connect with the hazbin songs lol
@@MathewMcKennaI BEG OF YOU watch/react to the whole thing before re-listening to the songs too much
A lot of people actually enjoy shows/movies *more* when they've had them spoiled for them
He prolly isnt gonna react to all of hb tho
His channel focuses mostly on songs so it's natural he will react to the songs of the show before the show itself. I know it can be frustrating when we have already seen it and felt the emotional weight when we first see the song, but this is a different situation then when we just watch the show for our own amusement and not content. I love his videos and I am just happy to see him react to viv's shows at all.
The song is indeed called "Stolas Sings". It's a lyrical version of Stolas Speaks
The reason for the song to be called Stolas Sings is because the OST that typically plays when Stolas is on screen is Stolas Speaks.
"Is Stolas permanently in sadness??" HELP
Stolas enjoyers bashing their heads with each new song
FUCKING FINALLY I SAW THE THUMBNAIL OF STOLAS AND I SCREAMED, LETS GOO
SAME!!
@@Victoria-_ BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS LOL
HE FINALLY DID IT
BOTTOM TEXT
SAME 😂😂
Me to bro
10:50 if im correct, the songs were written by kesha but because of some legal issues they couldnt get her to sing it, so they got a sound-a-like to sing it (dont worry kesha did the voice though)
Yes, that's correct, speaking voice is Kesha, singing voice someone else
Which is also why that episode got delayed for a really long time. They had to wait for Kesha's legal battle with her label or whatever to end.
Just Look my way was a fansong, but Vizie liked it enough she made it canon and got Stola's actual VA to sing it
10:06 Because one of Vivziepop’s (creator of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss) first viral videos was a tribute to a Ke$ha song.
Yes, it's pronounced Blitz. And yes, Stolas is an owl, based off the Ars Goetia in real life demonology. He teaches astronomy and is knowledgeable in herbs, precious stones and plants, and is usually depicted as an owl or raven with long legs. Vivziepop did a very good job researching 😊
I love how so many youtubers have just finished hazbin hotel and are moving on to helluva boss, so as a helluva boss fan I’m LIVING rn
The O is Blitzo in silent, yes.
Blitz was a clown and the O is associated with his tragic past. That's all I can say without spoiling the series.
Just watch Helluva Boss. It's great
You need the context.
I'm not hating but I just wanna say that I think you're supposed to spell it Blitzø to show that the O is gone
@@CishkiIt isn’t necessary, and lots of keyboards can’t type ø
@@Cishki My phone doesn't have that feature
@@ericb9252my phone can but yes I say his name as Blitzø or Blitz I do like him one of my favorite characters
Not him play the most heart wrenching song about how sad stolas is about blitz after fizz and oz singing about loving each other im sobbing T^T
Kesha wrote Cotton candy, but her agents wouldn't allow her to sing it for them. So they hired someone else to sing the song. Kesha still voices the dialogue for Queen Bee.
Fun fact: Asmodeus is supposed to resemble a rooster
"Helluva boss songs give me monstrous emotional whiplash.."
That's probably because you're watching the songs out of order without context
The moment I heard "Just Look My Way", I literally ran to my voice teacher and had her teach the song to me an octave higher, it's such a beautiful song!!
Fun Fact: Look My Way was originally a fan song by Paranoid DJ! Also, Stolas is a royal demon called a Goetia; his thing is astrology & stuff.
the O in Blitzo is actually silent, it’s almost a running joke throughout the show bc people who knew him before he decided the O was silent will still call him Blitzo instead of Blitz and he will yell at them “THE O IS SILENT NOW”
Mathew freezing in shock when hearing another Australian is genuinely really funny.
Blitzo is basically his deadname. He changed it to just be "Blitz" cause he used to be a clown, since he isn't one anymore (and didn't want to bring up that life anymore) he changed it to blitzø
As for the thing about what a ball is, I think we can all agree the easiest way to describe it is "an adult prom"
Lmao that fact that he just looked up a compilation of Stolas singing with zero context to the song names.
who needs context when u have bravado
@@MathewMcKennahonestly true. He slays every time.
@@MathewMcKenna 🎶with a bit of bravado, maybe tomorrow, he'll be atop the heap!🎶
@@artisticbeautybyhanako6801 🤣
@@artisticbeautybyhanako6801While the rest of Hell's pissing, Blitz is missing!
Fizz actually has the same voice actor as Sir Pentious (and Adam), he's absolutely fantastic. You'd never guess by hearing the characters alone
Stolas can never catch a break. He was born to serve his family line, betrothed to a wife who hates him just so he can have a daughter to take over his role should he perish. Hes tried to give his daughter a family he didnt have, one with love, and made himself miserable to protect his daughter. And now that shes almost 18, he finally can divorce, leaving him free to date his first and only friend hes ever had, a friend who was paid to play with him and wound up scamming him at almost every turn until more recently. Im REALLY hoping he becomes friends with Ozzie, man needs some actual friends. He deserves some good support in his life.
Man, what makes the last song WORSE is that it's the last update we've had for Helluva Boss. We ended on Fizz and Asmodeus's relationship, which is cute and then that song came out separately and it's sad and it's been NOTHING SINCE. T^T
Just look my way is absolutely amazing visually and musically
I’m not sure if you know, but ‘Look My Way’ started as a fan song, like ‘Addict’, but the people behind the show loved it so much that they adjusted it to fit current canon. The gem he receives in the beginning is an Asmodeusu crystal- an item that he referred to in his last song ‘Owl In A Cage’/Stolas Sings. It lets people travel to earth. Meaning, with it, Blitz won’t need Stolas’ assistance anymore to travel between realms. So, Stolas is giving Blitz the option to take the gem and run, or to accept it and stick around.
So i remember hearing that Bryce Pinkham (the voice of stolas) actually did cry during "owl in a cage". I dont remember where i saw it or if it was confirmed, but i always wondered my his voice sounded off during that song. If he really was crying, then good on them to keep his takes to pick the best one and let him sound heartbroken.
He did the song 4 times and did it in one take with no breaks
19:52 this will contain mild spoilers, I’m basically just going to talk about Stolas and Blitz’s relationship
Stolas and Blitz so far only have a business relationship. IMP needs Stolas’ grimoire to access the human world, and Stolas was forced into a loveless arranged marriage to birth an heir to his bloodline. The deal is that every full moon, Stolas and Blitz have a night of sexual escapades in which beforehand Stolas does his sovereign duties with the grimoire. The grimoire stays in the possession of IMP otherwise.
This music video was Stolas receiving an Asmodium crystal, the same things succubus use to access the living world. Stolas had asked Asmodeus for one so this way Blitz and IMP can access the human world without the grimoire. Stolas has genuine love for Blitz, but feels like he is taking advantage of him because their relationship started as business but had feelings developed in the process.
Stolas is singing because he fears that once he gives Blitz the crystal, Blitz will no longer want him around (as he has no need for him). Giving Blitz the crystal is omitting the need for Stolas in Blitz’s life, and despite Stolas loving Blitz, Stolas doesn’t know if the feeling are mutual.
Stolas is willing to lose everything just so Blitz can be happy. He lost his reputation by sleeping with an IMP, his abusive ex wife has tried to have him killed multiple times, and he basically has nobody but IMP as friends. The fact Stolas lost so much already, and is willing to lose the last bit of happiness just for Blitz’s own freedom, is an INSANE show of true love.
Blitz has very little self worth due to his past (as seen in the episode “OOPS”) so he feels u worthy of Stolas’ love. This is complicated by the power dynamic, since Stolas is part of the upper branch of Hell’s hierarchy and Blitz is part of the lowest. The reality Blitz doesn’t know is that HE is the one with the power here, as Stolas’ feelings are genuine. But, due to his own issues, doesn’t understand how or why someone like Stolas could possibly choose him.
It’s a tragic love story that HOPEFULLY has a happy ending
apparently "just look my way" was a fan song that became canon, which is really cool :) i didn't know about it until the official one came out, but there's a lovely duet of the two songs here on yt and it's equally as beautiful
0:56 that's the name of the song. Because the music used is Stolas' theme, which is called "Stolas Speaks"
So the connection with Ke$ha that you are asking about, nearly a decade ago for a project that Vivi had she did an animated character singing and dancing to Ke$ha's song Die Young. She has talked about being a long time fan and she was able to get Ke$ha to actually be apart of her work so I am sure it was in many ways the fulfillment of a longtime dream for her.
Blitzo is his real name but he wants the O to be silent after getting away from the circus. He still spells it the same out of respect for his heritage though.
God, i wanna explain whats going on in Look my way so badlyyyyy, but i don't want to spoil it for when he watches it, aaa, MATHEW PLEASE WATCH THE SHOWWWWW
in the pilot he says “my name is blitzø, the o is silent!”, the joke is that it makes no sense for there to be an o. also the singer of juggling iz cool is Tom Cardy
"Whats this? An Australian?????" is something I say to myself every day when looking in the mirror.
in "just look my way" basically Blitz self-destructs whenever he develops deep connections with people ever since childhood trauma that involved a lot of fire and loosing people dear to him, so basically Stolas has realised that but also knows that if he keeps their relationship based around access to his book it'll never be "real" but also he knows that if it was real Blitz may very well self-destruct yet again as a way to regain a sense of control of what he perceives to be an inevitability, that he's alone, not because everyone abandons him like he thinks people do, but because he chose to push them away, because for some reason that's better somehow
this is exactly what i love about hazbin and helluva, is that you (and by you, i mean the general you; myself included) kind of expect chaotic fun and silliness - and then it HITS you with feelings and just perpetual sadness lol. it's one reason to give either or even both shows time to watch :')
does this mean you might give it a try? 👀 (no pressure!h
What is this, feelings in my raunchy horny show???
(Very mild spoilers) Stolas is genuinely a good person that just wants to feel loved. He stayed in an abusive marriage for two decades give or take just so he can protect his daughter, and he wants what’s best for Blitzø even if it means he’ll be heartbroken. He’s our sweet owl boy and we love him.
IVE BEEN WAITINF FOR THE RETURN OF HELLUVA LETS GOOO
15:41 from wholesome to heartbreaking in seconds flat.
Mathew being prepared to give Stolas a big hug :^
the Australian you heard in that second song is Tom Cardy! you should react to his songs, they're incredibly funny!
In the Stolas Sings song his voice actor (Bryce Pinkham) ended up crying while recording it, so the pain and emotion we hear is real 😢
Blitzø is how people spell his name to show that the o is silent
I’m starting to think I just summon you at this point cause every time I think to myself ”man I hope Mathew Mckenna uploads soon” a video just appears as soon as I open youtube
"Just Look My Way" made me cry the first time I heard it, it was HEARTWRENCHING to hear Bryce Pinkman (forgive me if I spelled his name wrong) sing like that. It's so beautiful, and I'm STILL obsessed with the song. His vocals are just *chef's kiss*
The song without lyrics is called Stolas Speaks, and its instrumental plays whenever Stolas is being precious. With the lyrics, it is called Stolas Sings, and on account of his VA being in a mood while recording it, it was tough to get out there. Yeah, Bryce apparently cried while singing it. That is the sign of a great character, when a VA gets really into it.
Dude I’m so glad you reacted to Just Look My Way but it also kills me that you don’t have the context. The line in that song that always kills me is “I will try to make amends for making you means to an end” I just cannot get through that song without crying!
"I hope things work out well for you, owl boy" - so do we, buddy. So do we.
Unsurprisingly, I recommend sitting down and watching helluva boss all the way through. I love to hear your take on the songs without context though.
Also, to be clear Kesha wasn’t the singer on the songs for some legal reasons at the time. I know she originally recorded them but to be able to put the episodes out they had to re-record with a new vocalist. Kesha still is the voice of Bee in the episode and she did co-write cotton candy.
The singer for that and this song is Rochelle Diamante
7:58 He does not fillz the roll 🤣🤣🤣 Why did that kill me?!
I cackled out loud at that istg XD
My favorite songs are easily Look my Way, the Mammon musical songs, Cotton Candy, You Will be Ok, the Wedding Crash song, Look at This, and the I.M.P. jingle
Mathew hearing one of his kind makes me giggle (when he hears that Mammon is an aussie)
"Does that matter while their in hell, no one seems to care about fire" My friend, I can tell you Fizzarolli might care just slightly about fire.
I absolutely didn't see it coming but I am HYPED NOW
You can definitely feel sad for Stolas. Poor boy has been through a lot.
I hope someday we'll also get to hear a happy song from him
Stolas Does deserve the whole world.
the thing I love about Owl In A Cage is that the one they used in the episode was one take so its a bit rougher than they intended, but everybody listening were crying at it so they decided it was perfect
0:59 That's it, that's the title. He's very depressed
Look My Way is a remake of a fanmade song by Paranoid DJ. Paranoid DJ made a lot of songs for Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. All of them are amazing and go so well with either what people thought how the story line of both show was going to go or the comic dubs that are no longer canon. I honestly think you should react to them.
So, I don't expect Mat to see this, but figured I'd share this fun fact in case he does!
The pills you see Stolas take before "Stolas Sings" are called "Belphegor's Happy Pills" and are prescribed to Stolas. Belphegor is the Head Sin of Sloth, as Bee is for Gluttony and Asmodeus is for Lust. But some may not know thats Sloth in the original context wasn't meant as just being lazy, but actually lethargy that was brought on due to depressive episodes! So yes, he is indeed sad birb, but also, that's just one of the many cool small details hidden in the show! I feel Mat would love to see all the crazy stuff in the details of the series as a whole.
Sloth being the pill guy provider is awesome
@@FireflyArc girl, but yes. (Belphegor is confirmed female in Episode 8, though has not been seen as of now)
"The O is silent." Blitz (Blitzy to Stolas) says that several times through the series - all good.
"I will try to make amends for making you means to an end." God it makes me tear up every time
If you look at the size of the moon (representing Blitzø) starts out small and very accessible to Stolas and it grows bigger and bigger and more distant from Stolas.
Also the full moon represents the time of the month when he and Blitzø come together to bang.
Interesting fact about *Look my Way* , it was originally a song written by a fan of the show. But the creator of the show Viv loved it so much, she made sure it became an official song within the show and had Stolas's VA sing it. And I'll just say, it's by far one of the best songs I've heard in the show. Amazing job to the fan. 👏🏼💜
OH MY GOD!!! you have no idea how long i’ve wanted to watch you react to “just look my way” and “stolas sings” !!! can’t wait to see your reaction to the whole series 👀 if that’s what you’re planning to do (and i really hope you are!!) 😊 thank you for this video!!!
"Just Look My Way" makes me happy to see that Stolas has finally gotten better at articulating his feelings for Blitz in a more emotional and genuine way, But Stolas giving Blitz the Asmodean crystal in the next episode will be the real moment of truth.
Stolas is definitely in the sad forever T^T The poor owl boy
I frickin love Stolas' voice!! Almost makes me want to watch more of Hellva Boss(I started watching it awhile ago but never really got into it) just so I can learn more of Stolas' story! Lovely video Matthew!
"holy moly, things are not looking good for fizzoroli" is my favorite line
ive been waiting for you to react to ACTUALLY helluva boss for SOOO long
IVE REWATCHED THE SONGS REACTION VID LIKE SEVERAL TIMES
Look My Way started off as a fan song by Paranoid DJ that became cannon. I highly recommend listening to Paranoid DJ's other Hazbin/Helluva Boss fan songs, even if many contradict with cannon information because they came out before cannon.
Not many people acknowledge the song but it's personally one of my favorites. It was played in the background more rather than being sung by a character. Crashing a Motha' F*ckin' Wedding is just sooo absolutely amazing!!!!
6:07 This is the best episode, 4 songs and 2 of them are the best in the show, no arguments. Mammon is Aussie, but a MASSIVE douche
We still have no idea what happens next EP 8 of season 2 hasn't came out yet we are on edge we know there's a duett with stolas and blitz
It's actually not Kesha singing 😂, it's someone else who sounds like her, kesha just voices Beel, she doesn't actually sing
WHAT
@@MathewMcKenna Yeah, it's because of her contract or something it's why episode 8 took so long to release because they were having to deal with trying to have Kesha sing & voice the character, but they could only get her to voice Beel
@@MathewMcKenna Cotton Candy is sung by Rochelle Diamante, Monster's Ball is sung by Lollia and Chi-Chi according to the wiki, no idea if these credits are correct. She did, however, compose and write both songs, she just couldn't sing them due to a legal battle with her record company
@@MathewMcKenna The Queen Bee episode, despite being the season finale for season 1 didn't actually come out until part way into season 2 due to legal reasons. We were all wondering what that was about, and it turned out to be Kesha's highly publicized legal troubles with her record company.
Even after all that, though Kesha voices Queen Bee, and I believe has writing credits, they had to get someone else to record the vocals.
I got the honor of meeting Bryce Pinkham at a convention and it was amazing. Stolas is my absolute favorite character and at the end Bryce even told me it was nice meeting me in his Stolas voice. I was giddy the entire day because of that
Stolas gives me London theatre vibes ❤
How do I not remember any of these songs? Time to rewatch all of helluva boss I guess
also SOOOO glad Mathew reacted to Look My Way, his voice is so beautiful, the fact it was originally a fan song remade for an official project, and just- everything about it, its so GOOD
The dance between Fizz and Ozzie was foreshadowed in Season 2 episode 1, when Young Blitz and young Fizz were playing with their balloon horses and Fizz made Banana pudding the horse dance around Blitz's worm horse.
Met Bryce Pinkham and omfg he’s the sweetest man he took multiple pics with me and my bro…I was so starstruck 😍
I'll explain Blitzo's name.
So Blitzo, pronouncing the O, is a clown name. Blitzo used to be a clown, like in a circus. For plot reasons, he left that life behind and started IMP. So he dropped the O to go by Blitz.
Blitzø legit says "my name's blitzø the o is silent"
The reason for Kesha being a VA on the show is because Vivzie is a big fan and her early works were animated videos for her songs. They’re really cute, if you can find any reuploads of them; you can see how her style has grown, but it’s still clearly Vivzie Pop.
Beelzebub is voiced by Kesha and she wrote the songs but her record label wouldn't let her sing them.
HELLUVA BOSS LETS GOOOOOO
God, Just Look My Way is so tremendously heart shattering, even listening to it in reactions i still cry. I just my boys to be happy again.
Kesha IS the speaking role for Queen Bee/Beelzebub, but not when singing (cus of legal reasons or whatever idrk)
Stolas is such an sSs+ tier character, he's got so much depth to him, though a few people only seem to see the shallow side of his character and don't get him, the ones that expect him to act like a normal person make me laugh, people like to project their own ideals on to him while forgetting he wasn't brought up to think the same, he has so much growth discovering himself and realizing what's actually important to him, rather than being his duty. (Edit, actually I think what's why I find him so endearing, he's literally brought up to be a toff ass hole and despite all that ends up being a generally lovable character who is ultimately sweet by nature.)