Ginger Root - "Loretta" (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2021
  • "Loretta" is track #2 from Ginger Root's EP "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records.
    Stream now: album.link/us/i/1564305258
    Merch Pre-order: www.acrophaserecords.com/city...
    Director : Cameron Lew
    Assistant Director : David Gutel
    Cinematographer : Taylor Leach
    Production Designer : Tayler Nicholson
    Edit & VFX : Cameron Lew
    Produced by : Donald Nguyen
    Stage Technicians : Victor Amaya, Adam Critchlow, Ryan Patterson
    Spotlight : Will Harney
    Assistant Camera : Drake Konoshi, Holly Olmos
    Production Assistants : Eden Hawes, Caitlyn Phu
    Instrument Techs : Matt Carney, Dylan Hovis
    Translation: キャメロン•ルー
    Special Thanks : Dr. Greg Schulz, Fullerton College, Acrophase Records, Big Reel Studios, Dan Marquez

КОМЕНТАРІ • 10 тис.

  • @Claire-xb3vw
    @Claire-xb3vw 2 роки тому +40325

    when you're the only one who cares on a group project

    • @addyayee
      @addyayee 2 роки тому +2035

      i really didn't realize tht it's all the sama person until it was almost finished lol

    • @edwardlims9102
      @edwardlims9102 2 роки тому +1288

      @@addyayee You would be the teacher marking the group project 😂😂

    • @addyayee
      @addyayee 2 роки тому +349

      @@edwardlims9102 BAHAHHAHA RIGHT

    • @palakbahl8129
      @palakbahl8129 2 роки тому +80

      LMAOO

    • @lupeemail91
      @lupeemail91 2 роки тому +38

      @@edwardlims9102 gg XD

  • @JAWNY
    @JAWNY 2 роки тому +8452

    Yes brother. Just yes.

  • @ziggehzigzig1238
    @ziggehzigzig1238 2 місяці тому +527

    When this song first came out, my sister set it as my grandma's ringtone. Her name was Loretta. Whenever someone would call her, this song would play. She died last Tuesday, and now whenever I hear this song, I can't help but think of her.

    • @Goathan_207
      @Goathan_207 Місяць тому +5

      Damn sorry about your grandmother you have great taste this song is so good 🙏🏽

    • @j.lynnpirch9454
      @j.lynnpirch9454 23 дні тому +3

      Condolences for your loss 😢 but I know she was very very loved

    • @bastianlux
      @bastianlux 21 день тому

      *sad dancing* :(

    • @millicentwattle9830
      @millicentwattle9830 13 днів тому +2

      As someone who is sick with sadness because their grandmother died in 2022. I am sorry. Love to you.

    • @TomoyoTatar
      @TomoyoTatar 12 днів тому +2

      She's dancing with the angels now every time someone plays this song.

  • @gordonfreemen1920
    @gordonfreemen1920 4 місяці тому +1195

    The cameraman not hitting his cue on the sax solo is my favorite part

    • @emilliokaufmann3146
      @emilliokaufmann3146 3 місяці тому +25

      Mine too, it's too good

    • @alankovacik1928
      @alankovacik1928 3 місяці тому

      I like when the disembodied hands of a roadie take the sax off his hands 👐 👐

    • @rlbigfish
      @rlbigfish Місяць тому +8

      Not only clever, but something was necessary there to allow a cut to Cameron playing another instrument, so doing it with humor was ace.

    • @barneecalhoungaming
      @barneecalhoungaming 19 днів тому +1

      gorgnan fremen

  • @xandavius9610
    @xandavius9610 2 роки тому +7810

    Shout out to the Ginger Root clones in the background who were created to make this video, and whose lives no longer mean anything or have any purpose now that this video has been completed. They're the real heroes.

  • @LyIaKing
    @LyIaKing 2 роки тому +14187

    Sometimes you can immediately know if a song slaps just by listening to the first chord.

  • @PockyFiend
    @PockyFiend 2 місяці тому +394

    When city pop was rediscovered by a new generation, it was inevitable that someone would come up with new songs. Ginger Root definitely does the genre some justice here.

    • @helixxia9320
      @helixxia9320 2 місяці тому +21

      this is club soda fizzy funk

    • @joewallace9030
      @joewallace9030 25 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/reL9Mg2KNLY/v-deo.html

  • @zhuochengliu7433
    @zhuochengliu7433 Місяць тому +101

    “What instrument do you play?”
    Ginger root:”Yes.”

  • @tape-6
    @tape-6 2 роки тому +5006

    judging by everyones comments, im not the only one that got this randomly recommended to me. congrats to ginger root for getting picke dup by the ever mysterious algorithm, this is a certified banger

    • @gottab3me
      @gottab3me 2 роки тому +21

      800k is a lot of views yet it still feels underrated its A BOPPPP

    • @em26113
      @em26113 2 роки тому +9

      I saw it from a tiktok

    • @majojoey
      @majojoey 2 роки тому +7

      I came from his TikTok BTS video

    • @novitashaniaangelica1267
      @novitashaniaangelica1267 2 роки тому +2

      Yashhh true asf. This so underrated

    • @JizzNigga
      @JizzNigga 2 роки тому +2

      Super good song. Also probably a lot of people hearing about him from his Khruangbin remix

  • @kimshii6910
    @kimshii6910 2 роки тому +4942

    Brruuhh I thought he has a band... but IT WAS JUST HIM PLAYING ALL THE INSTRUMENTS..DAMN THAT WAS JUST SOOO TALENTED...

    • @stormfromxmen3701
      @stormfromxmen3701 2 роки тому +48

      Look up this song it’s good as heck - faceless humming by the impures
      :
      O

    • @tonitskikun9059
      @tonitskikun9059 2 роки тому +4

      bruh

    • @kianlobaton3716
      @kianlobaton3716 2 роки тому +84

      Bro he made a clone machine

    • @kimshii6910
      @kimshii6910 2 роки тому +7

      @@kianlobaton3716 BRRROOOO 😂

    • @edainmartinez5662
      @edainmartinez5662 2 роки тому +10

      I recommend Roosevelt, he is a soloist and has a great talent 😉

  • @a-un7952
    @a-un7952 Рік тому +45

    この昭和感溢れるステップに、時折なよってるような振り付け、四方に手を振って愛想振りまく締め方まで、明らかに欧米人ではやらない日本人ミュージシャンならではのパフォーマンス。
    演技指導した人がいるのか、ルーの日本研究の賜物なのかはわからないが、日本人でも気付けないような鋭い観察眼に本当に頭が下がります。

  • @The_Wood_Witch
    @The_Wood_Witch Місяць тому +39

    It's 2024 and I just randomly clicked on this video...I'm in love with the Japanese music scene these days and this video and song is pure gold...PURE .....GOLD. You should be proud.

  • @Pinely
    @Pinely 3 роки тому +30127

    got this song randomly recommended to me on youtube, what a bop!

    • @oak7820
      @oak7820 3 роки тому +90

      same here

    • @ponyslaystation3445
      @ponyslaystation3445 2 роки тому +53

      same! loving it

    • @feraldeercolony
      @feraldeercolony 2 роки тому +97

      Yeah, same. Almost passed it up 'cause I was in a shitty mood, but I clicked on impulse and holy SHIT it's good.
      They deserve more views/subs/etc.

    • @juliansherman23
      @juliansherman23 2 роки тому +14

      Same immediately into my playlist.

    • @teocharger
      @teocharger 2 роки тому +6

      Same here! UA-cam, you know what you are doing bro!

  • @196dihia3
    @196dihia3 2 роки тому +5334

    when you want to be in a band but you're an introvert.

  • @Ethan2Tone
    @Ethan2Tone Рік тому +3641

    My mothers name is Loretta, she just passed and this song means so much more to me now.

  • @rovhalt6650
    @rovhalt6650 9 місяців тому +527

    I heard this play on the speakers in a shopping mall in Sweden and I was so happy to hear it.
    Whoever made the music list has taste.

    • @saitamajalt2427
      @saitamajalt2427 9 місяців тому +43

      “Call it home” came on while shopping at a large mall in suburban Japan and then there was me, trying to strike up conversation about it

    • @yungmicrowavea.k.alilwater4378
      @yungmicrowavea.k.alilwater4378 8 днів тому

      what mall was it

  • @lorettabekillinem
    @lorettabekillinem 2 роки тому +4046

    My names Loretta and I approve this message 👍🏼

    • @jayv8458
      @jayv8458 2 роки тому +81

      Something of that name will definitely be made into a song as it is quite a beautiful onw

    • @axelkusanagi4139
      @axelkusanagi4139 2 роки тому +71

      🎵 Lo-retta! 🎵

    • @DeimosDread
      @DeimosDread 2 роки тому +67

      Personally I dread the day you finally turn and whisper "How are we supposed to carry on?"

    • @loretaozolina8414
      @loretaozolina8414 2 роки тому +10

      I concur!

    • @yeengotitlikeme
      @yeengotitlikeme 2 роки тому +8

      Me too😃

  • @JayKiwx
    @JayKiwx 2 роки тому +3590

    When I clicked, I did not expect to find a gem like this

    • @allbyhmsf9878
      @allbyhmsf9878 2 роки тому +8

      Holy cow same

    • @dumbasssheep
      @dumbasssheep 2 роки тому +5

      Couldn't say it better

    • @LeeCat
      @LeeCat 2 роки тому +1

      🔵 Me too
      🔴あたしも
      🟡 Y chang nè

    • @idk0.069
      @idk0.069 2 роки тому +2

      Good thing i did click on it

    • @theojackson.
      @theojackson. 2 роки тому +4

      Couldn't agree more.!

  • @alansong775
    @alansong775 Рік тому +1065

    I just saw him live today and he was so funny and had an amazing stage presence. Definitely the highlight of the music festival.

    • @Only.D.G.
      @Only.D.G. 6 місяців тому +41

      Was he multiplied?

    • @VoitkE
      @VoitkE 4 місяці тому +17

      @@Only.D.G. Of course.

  • @elpentagramainvertido2979
    @elpentagramainvertido2979 Рік тому +92

    ほとんどの日本人が何の違和感も無く普通に楽しめるUSインディーバンド

  • @strvggler
    @strvggler 2 роки тому +5740

    I love how this is such unapologetic city pop worship, like the 80's Japanese live performances, as a lover of that type of music, I love how the old and the new clash

    • @rottingpotatoes2483
      @rottingpotatoes2483 2 роки тому +79

      Reminds me of Takanaka

    • @nunoalexandre6408
      @nunoalexandre6408 2 роки тому +11

      @@rottingpotatoes2483 True!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @aricfroze8971
      @aricfroze8971 2 роки тому +37

      Someone had to do it….god he has just absolutely nailed it

    • @yourmum69_420
      @yourmum69_420 2 роки тому +33

      I honestly thought this was from the 80s until I read this comment

    • @grruts1626
      @grruts1626 2 роки тому +2

      fellow struggler…

  • @xanayiamckinney9379
    @xanayiamckinney9379 2 роки тому +2140

    Took me a minute to realize he's everyone on stage 😂😂😂

  • @somerandombub
    @somerandombub 8 місяців тому +428

    I don't think people realize that this track is actually a goldmine in terms of lore. Based on just the lyrics alone, we can deduce a ton of things about Loretta:
    - she can be seen walking now and then
    -she can be seen coming near
    -everything she says is a lie
    -she was fooled
    -she never won the fight

    • @noborikoon
      @noborikoon 8 місяців тому +28

      Holy crap youre right

    • @profpartout6609
      @profpartout6609 7 місяців тому +21

      when discourse analysts love aggressive
      elevator music@@noborikoon

    • @lort8334
      @lort8334 4 місяці тому +16

      You forgot one super subtle but crucial detail
      - he met her morning noon and night

    • @somerandombub
      @somerandombub 4 місяці тому +6

      @@lort8334 Shocked I missed this one. This actually really ties things nicely together. I'll have to make a followup vid about it

    • @sargeantpepper
      @sargeantpepper Місяць тому +3

      I would say that Loretta is a femme fatale, using her presence as if that is everything he needs, but he knows it is not true, so that is why he is the real one fooling her for a very long time, mockingly saying that how they are supposed to carry on because he is too tired of her attitude or sarcastically provoking her to use other methods to finally conquer him.
      He is winning the fight.

  • @crispycheese2932
    @crispycheese2932 Рік тому +24

    見た目は70年代なのに曲は80年代のシティポップで脳がバグりそうになるw

    • @user-kk5pe3qw7n
      @user-kk5pe3qw7n 4 місяці тому +5

      しかも2021年の曲なんだぜ…?

  • @gorillagorilla6602
    @gorillagorilla6602 2 роки тому +750

    UA-cam: Here's a song you might like!
    Me: Oh cool, I've been listening to lots of CityPop as of late. I wonder what year this came ou-
    UA-cam: Last week.

    • @vidcas1711
      @vidcas1711 2 роки тому +49

      I will say, the stage setup and vibe matches perfectly with live City Pop recordings I’ve seen on UA-cam.

    • @flintsky7706
      @flintsky7706 2 роки тому +4

      80s-90s vintage has been in style since like 2014, get with the societal program

    • @florencebaesa8333
      @florencebaesa8333 2 роки тому +10

      @@vidcas1711 well he did say that he was going for a 80s-90s style tv music program

    • @sparklycreature
      @sparklycreature 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @reeyuh526
      @reeyuh526 2 роки тому +5

      The theme of the upcoming album is supposed to be "soundtrack for an 80's Japanese movie"

  • @Squirr3lBoy300
    @Squirr3lBoy300 2 роки тому +4349

    There's no way he's actually playing all those instruments in the studio. And directing, editing the music videos. Cameron you are a behemoth

    • @kashirocks-lk2qn
      @kashirocks-lk2qn Рік тому +115

      Yep, Cameron reminds me of Jacob Collier. Jacob also does the same.

    • @andyb9664
      @andyb9664 Рік тому +6

      And Alex Melton!

    • @dystro.b
      @dystro.b Рік тому +37

      theres also 2 other people in his band that help with the music lol

    • @a7c777
      @a7c777 Рік тому +22

      He wears glasses cause he fw the vision

    • @marcus9441
      @marcus9441 Рік тому +2

      Yeah, but he's like 10 people

  • @user-cn1eh5gx5t
    @user-cn1eh5gx5t 6 місяців тому +39

    一人で全部演奏して、歌って、作詞、作曲!
    凄すぎる😯

  • @streetcat3411
    @streetcat3411 Рік тому +268

    この素朴でレトロな映像が好き!

    • @GangrelDj
      @GangrelDj Рік тому

      I hated the day i was born again spell shikari subliminal awaits led sky

    • @OmegaBestial-zq8ge
      @OmegaBestial-zq8ge 4 місяці тому +7

      ​@@GangrelDjwhat?

    • @wandell6855
      @wandell6855 4 місяці тому

      Tirate tu Gaaaaaa😊

  • @tomsmurf4225
    @tomsmurf4225 2 роки тому +2678

    Love it when musicians perfectly replicate the vibe of a certain era, you could probably go back in time and show this on TV in the 80s and people would be none the wiser

    • @domushen
      @domushen 2 роки тому +64

      this... definitely isn't 80's inspired... LMAO

    • @davidoliva1036
      @davidoliva1036 2 роки тому +162

      @@domushen id go more with the 70's mostly for the voice adlibs, bass and synths

    • @michaelwawryk4875
      @michaelwawryk4875 2 роки тому +63

      I just asked my mom what era she thought this was from bcuz she liked it but didn’t recognize it ❤️
      she said 83☺️

    • @davidoliva1036
      @davidoliva1036 2 роки тому +69

      @@KaleLikesWaffles you can say its looks its pretty close to the 80's (the clothes and haircut, the colours and filtres) but there are some elements un the music that almost Scratch the 60's (like the voice) so id say its an aproach made from a mixture of elements from a blurry past time. After all, its almost impossible to determine when a trend started. You can say "i remember when i was a kid everyone used to wear a certain type of shirt" but can't Tell the exact moment when that wave started. To this thing web got to add that those kind of artist try to emulate a space of time when they werent even born so its pretty difficult ti be accurate on 100%

    • @domushen
      @domushen 2 роки тому +6

      @@KaleLikesWaffles well he’s wrong because I say so

  • @drphiI
    @drphiI 2 роки тому +1367

    This literally sounds like classic city pop. I'm in.

    • @walkerassasin277
      @walkerassasin277 2 роки тому +14

      I know right . I love city pop

    • @lequinntessential
      @lequinntessential 2 роки тому +29

      YES! City pop vibes. Love the musical instrumentation and nostalgia in his aesthetic. His very self-aware dorkiness is also very fun to watch.

    • @thyageshnathan598
      @thyageshnathan598 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like it’s much older tbh

    • @sizzlyheadx3614
      @sizzlyheadx3614 2 роки тому +9

      @@thyageshnathan598 Nah this sounds just right this is like the early 80s Casiopea type jazz

    • @AlanStryman
      @AlanStryman 2 роки тому +25

      Technically no but, YES
      it's more of a early Chinese (mainly Hong Kong and Taiwan's 70s, 80s and early 90s) thing then a Japanese City pop
      but they're mostly the same style so I would said yes
      sorry if im being way too serious lol

  • @darlingtondeathbeam
    @darlingtondeathbeam Рік тому +103

    He cannot be defeated. His grooves are simply too funky

  • @noahbarger1
    @noahbarger1 Місяць тому +30

    loretta 2 when??

  • @randomlurker55
    @randomlurker55 2 роки тому +589

    I felt like a time traveler for 3 minutes.

  • @Chokemehardo
    @Chokemehardo 2 роки тому +558

    When you run out of oldie goldies so you decide to create your own.

  • @Tanini1235
    @Tanini1235 2 місяці тому +13

    僕は2000年に生まれて父の影響で山下達郎をはじめ色んなシティポップを聞いてきた。正直この曲を聞いた時"もう既に知ってる"かのような懐かしさを感じた。身体にビビっと"鳥肌"がはしった。これはレジェンド達のシティポップを聞いている時に感じる"それ"と同じだ。父に今の時代にもこんな人がいるんだよって伝えることが楽しみ。知れてよかったよジンジャールート!

  • @bibitta
    @bibitta Рік тому +228

    The baseline on this one doesn’t get enough credit. Not even by me. I’m just now noticing how great it is

    • @dnkakusei
      @dnkakusei 11 місяців тому +14

      Only Ryo would truly understand how godlike a song's bassline is

    • @grease7645
      @grease7645 8 місяців тому +6

      Of course Ryo would appreciate a badass bassline

    • @reshaindif
      @reshaindif 8 місяців тому +1

      It is!

    • @VanillaTried
      @VanillaTried 6 місяців тому

      Hi Roy

  • @eiha5036
    @eiha5036 2 роки тому +3567

    Today I heard about you on the radio in Japan🇯🇵
    It seems that you know well about Japanese Citypop in 80's or 90's and all of your songs made us really excited!! I wish I could explain how I was impressed by you in English😂 だいすきです!

    • @moonman9738
      @moonman9738 2 роки тому +54

      His Another Song "Entertainment" also Such a Bop Too! Should Try Listening to it my recommendation 🙌

    • @eiha5036
      @eiha5036 2 роки тому +31

      Thank you for telling me !!
      I like it🥰

    • @loverdroid166
      @loverdroid166 2 роки тому +39

      @@eiha5036 he also has a version of this song in japanese!

    • @micklestapler4
      @micklestapler4 2 роки тому +18

      Wow Japan, that's awesome. It's cool to see they're getting the radio time they deserve all over the world. I just heard this song in our grocery store today of all places and it blew my mind. Hope all is well over there.

    • @yaricoo
      @yaricoo 2 роки тому +5

      so this song now have official Japanese approval? neat.

  • @yuzusodamachine
    @yuzusodamachine 2 роки тому +3521

    I found this song from his tiktok of him making the music video, and omg I’m so happy I found you. Your music is incredible and I hope more people find out about you, you deserve the recognition my guy. And I’m very excited for your EP coming soon

    • @qwertqwerty1275
      @qwertqwerty1275 2 роки тому +8

      Literally same thing here his music is awesome

    • @blackkat5605
      @blackkat5605 2 роки тому +13

      He just popped up on my UA-cam recommended (which is never music it's all podcasts) but now I'm betting he'll be up on my fyp any minute now haha

    • @mindlessfeelings5114
      @mindlessfeelings5114 2 роки тому +2

      @Hadryam u puking for what

    • @adammasterx5854
      @adammasterx5854 2 роки тому +3

      @@mindlessfeelings5114 I think tiktok

    • @NameCode.
      @NameCode. 2 роки тому +1

      Tiktok? ok.....

  • @Tata-Jooma
    @Tata-Jooma Рік тому +208

    Oh wow what amazing skill to be on stage playing several instruments at the same time just by yourself! Or congratulations on the very extended family!

  • @riverkoenig9673
    @riverkoenig9673 Рік тому +105

    I love the bit where he finishes the guitar solo and then gestures to move the camera over to the sax. It’s very goofy funky good stuff

  • @eggman1586
    @eggman1586 2 роки тому +748

    Bro you just can’t groove outta no where like that.

    • @Angel-mv7oe
      @Angel-mv7oe 2 роки тому +10

      Yes. Yes they can

    • @PERSACC1
      @PERSACC1 2 роки тому +5

      Who’s gonna stop them?

    • @OReily08080
      @OReily08080 2 роки тому +5

      @@PERSACC1 not I

    • @Angel-mv7oe
      @Angel-mv7oe 2 роки тому +3

      @@OReily08080 nor myself

    • @yeetmcyeehaw2239
      @yeetmcyeehaw2239 2 роки тому +4

      @@PERSACC1 his groove is too strong, no one can stop him

  • @zycie_5741
    @zycie_5741 2 роки тому +2043

    ngl, I can't wait to say "I've been here since Loretta was small!"

    • @newyoutubehandle
      @newyoutubehandle 2 роки тому +48

      We will watch his career with great interest

    • @ronnyjohnny77
      @ronnyjohnny77 2 роки тому +8

      True

    • @themagicweedbus1319
      @themagicweedbus1319 2 роки тому +3

      SO TRUE

    • @xenon625
      @xenon625 2 роки тому +9

      Cringe beta human, flexing how long you’ve been with a specific artist is cringe, especially when you haven’t even been there for that long

    • @emilyfeliciano115
      @emilyfeliciano115 2 роки тому

      Same

  • @SuperJNG18
    @SuperJNG18 4 місяці тому +56

    One of my favorite music videos ever. Even the conducting is accurate!

  • @elmina7269
    @elmina7269 Рік тому +268

    Here’s the lyrics if any of you are interested! :
    Loretta, I see you walkin’ now and then,
    Loretta, I see you coming near
    Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper,
    “How are we supposed to carry on?”
    Well, I've got to for now
    Forget her, and everything she said, she lied
    I met her, morning noon and night
    Well, I'd say I fooled ya
    So, Loretta, you never won the fight
    Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper,
    “How are we supposed to carry on?”
    Well, I've got to for now
    (Music)
    Loretta (I’ve got to)
    Loretta (I’ve got to)
    Loretta (I’ve got to)
    Loretta

    • @weepie4089
      @weepie4089 8 місяців тому +4

      i say this under all the lyric comments, you need to be pinned so it’s easier to locate

    • @ijalramd5893
      @ijalramd5893 3 місяці тому +2

      so is this song about cheating on someone?

  • @NateGDraws
    @NateGDraws 2 роки тому +1682

    That part where the guitar solo is jammin' and then the sax starts and he looks over and he cracks that surprised smile. This was made with a real love of the craft and it shows.

  • @Dokterkiller
    @Dokterkiller 2 роки тому +1285

    I just now noticed that Loretta has almost 2M in views. I've been listening to Ginger Root since Weather came out and I'm extremely hyped seeing more people enjoying their music. Please people; keep listening, Ginger Root deserves the love.

    • @misfitpants54
      @misfitpants54 2 роки тому +6

      This song is a banger though.

    • @nururu3233
      @nururu3233 2 роки тому +6

      Oh hey, I just got recommended to this song and this is my first introduction to Ginger root. If you don't mind, can you give me some recommendations of Ginger Root's songs? :D

    • @dommychi
      @dommychi 2 роки тому +3

      @@nururu3233 all of them ( the music videos are all really funny, and the music is all very decent too)

    • @King0fCarbs
      @King0fCarbs 2 роки тому +4

      When I first started listening to ginger root he was at like 5K youtube subs, now this man is almost at 100k, good for him

    • @monko4738
      @monko4738 2 роки тому +3

      Agree! I found him through this song, and all of the music videos and even non-music videos are all super amazing. The effort put into them all is insane for how many views they have, and I have been listening to him for the past few weeks non-stop, its amazing.

  • @alexanderdavalosromero6322
    @alexanderdavalosromero6322 10 днів тому +19

    2024 anyone...?

  • @usedtruckemporiumusedtruck4166
    @usedtruckemporiumusedtruck4166 Рік тому +45

    I am so happy I found your music. You've really captured that 1980 City-Pop vibe. I am proud of your melody line, the emphasis you put on the words "finally whisper" to then climb the scale of notes. Great job.

  • @disaster7638
    @disaster7638 2 роки тому +547

    Why does this give off more of late 70’s hong kong vibe than Japanese

    • @dum462
      @dum462 2 роки тому +66

      city pop vibes for sure, this is a little looser and faster

    • @peadora
      @peadora 2 роки тому +97

      late 70’s hong kong vibe was basically late 60's Japanese vibe. I'm Hong Konger btw.

    • @ntego369
      @ntego369 2 роки тому +10

      @@peadora Hong Konger +1

    • @glshim13
      @glshim13 2 роки тому +13

      @@peadora first of all my condolences to Hong Kong. My question is, wasn't Hong Kong still heavily Britain influenced in the 70s? How did it have a Japanese late 60s vibe?

    • @thatoneasian5660
      @thatoneasian5660 2 роки тому +21

      @@glshim13 because 60’s Japan was also heavily influenced by western culture

  • @ChrisHavok
    @ChrisHavok 2 роки тому +2892

    I'm so glad this Genre of music is still alive and well in 2022. This is absolutely timeless.

    • @jungkookiseverything6135
      @jungkookiseverything6135 2 роки тому +17

      What genre is this

    • @ChrisHavok
      @ChrisHavok 2 роки тому +164

      @@jungkookiseverything6135 Good question. Back in the ‘80s it was simply called “Funk & Soul” in America, and “City Pop” in Japan. Today, people call it many names: Future Funk, Indie Pop, Vaporwave, etc.

    • @jungkookiseverything6135
      @jungkookiseverything6135 2 роки тому +14

      @@ChrisHavok oh thanks for explaining also do you have any other groups or songs I should listen to

    • @celia3586
      @celia3586 2 роки тому +53

      @@jungkookiseverything6135 songs: dolphin in town, stay with me, plastic love, 4am, fantasy (by meiko), bay city, midnight pretenders and telephone number

    • @celia3586
      @celia3586 2 роки тому +36

      @@ChrisHavok it continues as city pop
      Vaporwave were used as meme
      Future funk is a fast version with beats

  • @erik_gerhard
    @erik_gerhard Рік тому +33

    Today officially marks my first time hearing Ginger Root in a public place in Japan! I was in the smoking room of a department store here in Hakata and heard your song "Birds of a Feather" playing over the loudspeakers and thought... "wait a second I know that voice!!" 🤩
    Congrats on the distribution deal, my friend. Keep doing what you're doing. The world seems to like it! 😇 これからも、良く頑張って下さい。

  • @teamburden
    @teamburden 5 днів тому +1

    I heard this on Spotify and really liked it because it's so groovy. First time seeing the music video and now I like it even more.

  • @superdupersk8s
    @superdupersk8s 2 роки тому +1360

    Asian Parents: You have to learn music
    Ginger Root: which instrument ?
    Asian Parents: Yes

    • @laurabasuki2841
      @laurabasuki2841 2 роки тому +4

      awokaokawok so funny

    • @Neteroh
      @Neteroh 2 роки тому +44

      Ginger Root: Ok, Now I'm mastering every single instrument as exist.
      Asian Parents: How about Film making?
      Ginger Root: Dad, please.
      Asian Parents: Shamefur Dispray!!!

    • @Elyhhk
      @Elyhhk 2 роки тому +1

      lmao

    • @seniorsr4107
      @seniorsr4107 2 роки тому

      55555555

    • @Pilusajaib
      @Pilusajaib 2 роки тому +4

      This is what happened when you practice 40 hours a day

  • @r8jedi
    @r8jedi 2 роки тому +1579

    This is so Japanese in the 80's - reviving the City Pop genre!

    • @etype-o-negativ3874
      @etype-o-negativ3874 2 роки тому +49

      I'm Japanese.
      I agree with you.
      I ♡ Ginger root so much.
      私は日本人です。
      あなたに同意します。
      私は姜根が大好きです。

    • @VGx7
      @VGx7 2 роки тому +47

      Big Tatsuro Yamashita vibes

    • @quixscent2735
      @quixscent2735 2 роки тому +3

      The music video was based off that I believe 🥰

    • @jonathansuszynski6468
      @jonathansuszynski6468 2 роки тому +2

      @@VGx7 yes, reminds me of Big Wave

    • @jorrdan.
      @jorrdan. 2 роки тому +8

      this sounds more like funk/indie rock to me but there's definitely similarities!

  • @ladonmccabe
    @ladonmccabe 7 місяців тому +7

    My man had a guitar solo AND a saxophone solo. Who is this angelic voice with smooth fingers?

  • @Dino_pwr
    @Dino_pwr 9 місяців тому +30

    This song is so calming, I always listen to it while studying. Nothing can beat this masterpiece.

    • @ezekielmartin4323
      @ezekielmartin4323 6 місяців тому

      See, I get the opposite effect. I find it incredibly hype and energizing. I'm _not_ a dancing person, but when that bridge hits, my body moves on its own.

  • @dj__alien
    @dj__alien 2 роки тому +782

    After listening to this for the millionth time, I just realized all the musicians are the same person.

    • @panwall1327
      @panwall1327 2 роки тому +24

      I didn't want to be racist....

    • @isak5263
      @isak5263 2 роки тому +4

      I thought so too but im pretty sure some of the peeps on there are other people dressed as him to keep up that fasade and not blow the budget on special effects.

    • @dorlo7933
      @dorlo7933 2 роки тому +5

      @@isak5263 It wouldn't cost much on special effects, its only simple cropping. They most likely are all him

    • @zakariachaaraoui3869
      @zakariachaaraoui3869 2 роки тому +1

      Ot remind me of that one song by outkast , andre 3000 is all the people in the vid

    • @zakariachaaraoui3869
      @zakariachaaraoui3869 2 роки тому +1

      Ot remind me of that one song by outkast , andre 3000 is all the people in the vid

  • @missy5048
    @missy5048 2 роки тому +569

    the aesthetic. the humor. the vocals.
    sir i think i'm in love

  • @manuno365
    @manuno365 2 місяці тому +11

    this song feels like drinking orange juice on a summer evening -_-

  • @dongeunlee3588
    @dongeunlee3588 10 місяців тому +9

    펜타포트에서 진짜 인상적이었습니다! 원래 알고 있었음에도 이렇게까지 분위기를 잘 살리실 줄 몰랐어요! 진짜 웃으면서 즐겁게 봤습니다!!! 한국에 와주셔서 정말 감사합니다

  • @CK9C
    @CK9C 2 роки тому +5133

    Yo that sax solo be hittin different ❤️

    • @themidnightchannel4619
      @themidnightchannel4619 2 роки тому +21

      For anyone wondering 2:16

    • @kleinzmakhi8564
      @kleinzmakhi8564 2 роки тому +13

      AHHHH CK9C ILY YOU MAKE ONE OF THE BEST VG SONGS OMG

    • @DrummerDaddio
      @DrummerDaddio Рік тому +10

      That sax solo is of divine origin. Tasty phrase after tasty phrase after tasty phrase. Can it be any more perfect?

    • @jahelzimnarzeka
      @jahelzimnarzeka Рік тому +2

      Oh hey there

    • @SirasIol
      @SirasIol Рік тому +1

      Epic

  • @Muqryzz
    @Muqryzz 2 роки тому +198

    Director: How many instruments you want to play?
    Ginger Root: Y E S

    • @likeitraf
      @likeitraf 2 роки тому +1

      Plot twist: He IS the director

  • @iosifalexandrufota524
    @iosifalexandrufota524 Рік тому +14

    Forget jack of all trades, master of none
    This guy is master of all

  • @negibear
    @negibear 3 місяці тому +1

    40歳の韓国の方ですね。これまで何もない日々が続いていたとのことですが、私の歌を聴いてちょっとした幸せを感じていただけたとのこと、本当にありがとうございます。私の歌があなたにとって20代の大学生時代の思い出に戻るきっかけになれたなんて、とても嬉しいです。もう一度、ありがとうございます。

  • @i__am__fish7662
    @i__am__fish7662 2 роки тому +2214

    I thought this music died, I’m glad it’s back. Recently I have been listening to Masayoshi Takanaka again and felt sad that I wouldn’t be able to hear music like that again that was new, and you my friend have not only brought it back but also crushed it!

    • @slicky3397
      @slicky3397 2 роки тому +19

      You will like space dandy then

    • @Sapsche
      @Sapsche 2 роки тому +28

      Maybe I'm wrong, but weren't Ariel Pink, Neon Indian, Metronomy and others releasing similar music during the last years (the 2010's)? It's got that Lo-fi/ hypnagogic pop vibe, at least to me.

    • @Plemp.
      @Plemp. 2 роки тому +24

      Masayoshi Takanaka is so nice dude!!

    • @BeeHatGuy
      @BeeHatGuy 2 роки тому +10

      Omg, I just discovered Masayoshi, so I gotta check this dude out

    • @cashmccloud6760
      @cashmccloud6760 2 роки тому +9

      Coming from an ignorant American, I had no idea this genre of music existed until I found this song, I've listened to a few other songs like "Plastic Love" and "Bay City" but do you happen to have any specific recommendations?

  • @joeybu8152
    @joeybu8152 2 роки тому +1338

    This song has that “driving around beach city on a Saturday Night” and I love it!

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 2 роки тому +40

      It's called "city pop" and if you google that term you will find many songs with the same feeling. Happy searching.

    • @elishamartinthechannel1859
      @elishamartinthechannel1859 2 роки тому +20

      Keep Beach City weird!!!!

    • @Logandroid
      @Logandroid 2 роки тому +6

      Why is there an identical comment directly below this one but from a different person

    • @faun5141
      @faun5141 2 роки тому

      @@tissuepaper9962 thanks I appreciate it

    • @sweetestvee777
      @sweetestvee777 2 роки тому

      @Elisha Martin The Channel Ronaldo, is that you??

  • @Nohzdyve-Rabythowl
    @Nohzdyve-Rabythowl 8 місяців тому +14

    About to sing and play the saxophone solo for this song in 5 hours, wish me luck guys!

  • @CassandraSoRaNdOm
    @CassandraSoRaNdOm Рік тому +20

    God I love when artists put so much art and thought into their videos

  • @CraShettaThomasHolloman
    @CraShettaThomasHolloman 2 роки тому +1903

    My little girl put me on to this song because she listens to it everyday all day and sings it around the house because it's her favorite song and I have to say that I really love the vibe of this song. It's so nostalgic!!!😊💙😊

    • @aloevera420
      @aloevera420 2 роки тому +22

      How old is your daughter? I didn’t think the younger gen would enjoy this music but looks like some of them do!

    • @Pollicina_db
      @Pollicina_db 2 роки тому +52

      @@aloevera420 Well yeah! I’m 18 and I enjoy this and many other genres including the old and new stuff

    • @janielsewell8208
      @janielsewell8208 2 роки тому +50

      @@aloevera420 trust me they do. Especially the ones who don't fit in or refuse to fit in. They'd be drawn to anything that enforces their originality. I was one of those.

    • @nana-db2xd
      @nana-db2xd 2 роки тому +24

      @@aloevera420 I'm 16, and i do enjoy this kind of music

    • @Ratatoothie
      @Ratatoothie 2 роки тому +39

      @@aloevera420 I'm an embryo, and I enjoy this type of music.

  • @mereihatanaka241
    @mereihatanaka241 2 роки тому +827

    My Japanese father was pleased to see this when I told him this was the new bop. Thank you for reviving such genre

    • @Emma-ld2bz
      @Emma-ld2bz 2 роки тому +4

      My dads Japanese to lol

    • @195achmadmaulana4
      @195achmadmaulana4 2 роки тому +1

      what genre?

    • @MilkBeverage
      @MilkBeverage 2 роки тому +9

      @@195achmadmaulana4 try some city pop

    • @longrobosa-kfpawacs9051
      @longrobosa-kfpawacs9051 2 роки тому +3

      @@195achmadmaulana4 city pop

    • @YaMamasAss
      @YaMamasAss 2 роки тому +5

      City Pop's been revived for a good few years now at this point, you should check out some older songs too because all of their comments will be recent. This has been a thing since like 2016

  • @Takashi.M0120
    @Takashi.M0120 4 місяці тому +4

    I live in Fukuoka, Japan and am a big fan of Cameron Lew!

  • @OtherwiseSix
    @OtherwiseSix 5 місяців тому +12

    This is absolutely wonderful. The vocals, the instrumentals, the style and even the comedy throughout. Great job!

  • @mac081793
    @mac081793 3 роки тому +747

    I've got a feeling this artist will have a sizeable following in a year or two.

    • @aerfan69
      @aerfan69 3 роки тому +6

      more likely to happen lol

    • @r3n837
      @r3n837 3 роки тому +17

      i hope so, they're so good

    • @maxjustice1542
      @maxjustice1542 3 роки тому +7

      Hope gets the recognition he deserves

    • @ortezac.5339
      @ortezac.5339 2 роки тому +7

      Let's just hope tiktok wouldn't ruin it.

    • @sevhex
      @sevhex 2 роки тому

      Yes

  • @Einstein-jo7ko
    @Einstein-jo7ko 2 роки тому +1107

    When Ginger Root was introduced as one of the foreign City Pop tunes in Mariya Takeuchi’s radio, I found myself pulled into Tokyo nostalgia and couldn’t help thinking of future City Pop tunes. She said she was sure that the sound like Loretta couldn’t be made without being addicted to her husband songs and I felt warm inside. ジンジャールート応援してます!

    • @victorcalderon8496
      @victorcalderon8496 2 роки тому +15

      Good comment mate, do you have the link of the interview?

    • @garbage_child6528
      @garbage_child6528 2 роки тому +2

      Nice thanks dude!

    • @Scott_Silver
      @Scott_Silver 2 роки тому +3

      I only got in to karaoke post Kyoto

    • @hanhai8515
      @hanhai8515 2 роки тому +1

      What is the Mariya Takeuchi’s radio, can i listen to it in the US.

    • @Tyronejizz
      @Tyronejizz 2 роки тому +2

      "Coudn't be made without being addicted to her husband" imagine being narcissistic on some elses behalf.

  • @ud-99
    @ud-99 4 місяці тому +7

    その時代に生きていないのに懐かしい感じがする曲…😮

  • @alanawilson6104
    @alanawilson6104 7 місяців тому +6

    The Agony and The Ecstasy that this beautiful song has , is indescribable,it illuminates your soul I love it

  • @fahem71193
    @fahem71193 2 роки тому +696

    If you dig this check out the rest of his catalog, dude has a real gift for creating catchy/feel good beats. The music bid for Juban District is truly a vibe

    • @friedricegrain5593
      @friedricegrain5593 2 роки тому +5

      The first song I that I got hooked on was B4 from last year. Then he showed up in my recommendations again with this banger.

    • @anthonyibanez980
      @anthonyibanez980 2 роки тому +1

      My G thank you I just gotta know if it’s him on all the instruments.?

    • @nunoalexandre6408
      @nunoalexandre6408 2 роки тому +3

      A City Pop Master Piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ivaniagodoy7438
      @ivaniagodoy7438 2 роки тому

      @@friedricegrain5593 vh

    • @fahem71193
      @fahem71193 2 роки тому

      @@anthonyibanez980 My pleasure! I do think it's all him

  • @silva29
    @silva29 2 роки тому +231

    The algorithm has blessed me this day.

  • @Angel-2412
    @Angel-2412 2 місяці тому +2

    I think this concept is creative, hilarious, and captivating all at once. It also kinda intensifies my liking of the song

  • @kevinjenkins7410
    @kevinjenkins7410 4 місяці тому +9

    Thank you Ginger Root. You have inspired my son

  • @cm1x
    @cm1x 2 роки тому +2550

    really love this vibe :3

    • @chuongnguyendinh196
      @chuongnguyendinh196 2 роки тому +6

      Làm 1 chiếc nhạc vibe giống v đi anh thấy toàn nước ngoài viêt năm mình ít vibe giống v muốn nghe phải nghe nước ngoài thôi

    • @zangnhatwang6719
      @zangnhatwang6719 2 роки тому

      Oh gosh, những con người mộng mơ

    • @TuanAnh-ms6ww
      @TuanAnh-ms6ww 2 роки тому +1

      Đã tìm thấy idol

    • @blueinoir
      @blueinoir 2 роки тому +1

      Không riêng mình tôi rồi :)

    • @cm1x
      @cm1x 2 роки тому +6

      @@blueinoir Chúng ta là những người có chung 1 gu Âm nhạc !

  • @VannaBee
    @VannaBee 2 роки тому +2865

    DUDE. I am completely in love with this and instant subbed. UA-cam recommendations has finally recommended me absolute magic.

  • @tripleavatar333
    @tripleavatar333 День тому

    Thank you random Instagram post for introducing me to this absolute banger. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Realigigi
    @Realigigi 4 місяці тому +1

    This guy is one of the best musicians of the 21st century. Love it all.

  • @benjamin_fwn
    @benjamin_fwn 2 роки тому +1416

    I love how we have a lot of great technology today, but one of our biggest tendencies as young people is to replicate or recreate this “vintage” records and stuff, quite ironic I might say

    • @TheGroovySideOftheTube
      @TheGroovySideOftheTube 2 роки тому +97

      I'm from the era it's replicating and I wholeheartedly approve! X-D

    • @amakiethagod5622
      @amakiethagod5622 2 роки тому +109

      if ain’t broke don’t fix it i guess

    • @CrazySunshine245
      @CrazySunshine245 2 роки тому +68

      Perhaps it reminds us of what our parents or other grown-ups listened to when we were young.

    • @benjamin_fwn
      @benjamin_fwn 2 роки тому +34

      @@TheGroovySideOftheTube That's actually interesting, I can see myself in the future getting hyped too if it's the same case lol.

    • @josecarlocapriles4789
      @josecarlocapriles4789 2 роки тому +38

      I think it’s because it evokes simpler times

  • @aliceg6373
    @aliceg6373 2 роки тому +323

    oh, now THIS is criminally underrated

  • @Joe_Joe1203
    @Joe_Joe1203 11 місяців тому +2

    I dunno why but I really like the way he just holds the mic and looks into the distance as if he's doing a karaoke session.

  • @user-zi3kq5xd1y
    @user-zi3kq5xd1y Рік тому +4

    I just love this MV. It's giving me another good old childhood memory that I haven't had then...

  • @urcasualgamer6891
    @urcasualgamer6891 2 роки тому +701

    I just can't believe he's playing all of the instruments. He's basically the music man in anime that can play every instrument you give him, and I'm not complaining because this is good stuff.

    • @skyfire8950
      @skyfire8950 2 роки тому +20

      I somehow doubt he’s actually playing the sax for some reason but he’s still really talented either way.

    • @abigcupofwater
      @abigcupofwater 2 роки тому +34

      @@skyfire8950 if he's not playing the sax, he knows how to mimic playing it perfectly

    • @skyfire8950
      @skyfire8950 2 роки тому +9

      @@abigcupofwater For sure lol, that’s way too much talent for one man.

    • @saur1232
      @saur1232 2 роки тому +5

      @@skyfire8950 As much as I like this song, the octave key on the sax stays suspiciously still throughout the whole solo which probably means he's faking it.

    • @skyfire8950
      @skyfire8950 2 роки тому +9

      @@saur1232 yeah, that’s what I’m thinking as well. I know he plays the guitar, drums and keys but the saxophone solo is either a sample on a synth or a possibly uncredited guest musician he brought on.

  • @KingProbherbs
    @KingProbherbs 2 роки тому +1303

    Goes to show hard work pays off! Glad this dude is getting his recognition 🔥🔥🔥

    • @roki7
      @roki7 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah

    • @SpeedyGz_
      @SpeedyGz_ 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/Tyw7H66pU-s/v-deo.html

  • @Smokejumper92
    @Smokejumper92 20 днів тому +1

    I like to think that you're also behind the scenes doing all the camera work/production/etc

  • @UlisesBarrera
    @UlisesBarrera 12 днів тому +1

    You are a true genius, and I bet you must be a terrific lad to be around, positive and wise, curious and determined. Just want you to know you deserve in my opinion so much more appreciation, I hope sincerely from the bottom of my heart you are having fun and a good life.

  • @whatsmyname6843
    @whatsmyname6843 2 роки тому +381

    So glad this was on “Artist on the rise”

  • @blufish2033
    @blufish2033 2 роки тому +188

    I have no idea who any of you are or why this was recommended to me but I’d be lying if I said that this isn’t one of the best goddamn videos I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing on this website

  • @TheQazakMuqui
    @TheQazakMuqui 8 місяців тому +2

    This group is one of the most awesome that I found in this year. The success will come coming soon

  • @user-tb7om9of9j
    @user-tb7om9of9j 3 місяці тому +5

    lyrics
    Loretta, I see you walking now and then
    Loretta, I see you coming near
    Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper
    How are we supposed to carry on?
    Well I've got to for now
    Forget her, and everything she said, she lied
    I met her, morning noon and night
    Well I'd say I fooled ya
    So Loretta, you never won the fight
    Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper
    How are we supposed to carry on?
    Well I've got to for now
    (Loretta, I've got to)
    (Loretta, I've got to)
    (Loretta, I've got to)
    (Loretta)

  • @aenikka
    @aenikka 2 роки тому +538

    Didn't know a side effect of the vaccine would be to become absolutely, insanely obsessed with this song. In my head 24/7, I can't stop saying "Loretta" randomly at any moment of the day. Somebody help mE

    • @Sergio-sh8qv
      @Sergio-sh8qv 2 роки тому +14

      You must carry on

    • @heinzarniaung2915
      @heinzarniaung2915 2 роки тому +9

      damn gobment giving me good taste in music

    • @Soul-gu6ut
      @Soul-gu6ut 2 роки тому

      @@cedar4539 HAHA

    • @MetalSlugzMaster
      @MetalSlugzMaster 2 роки тому +3

      You're not alone. When it dropped I whistled it all day at work for a week. A co-worker finally asked what song it was and I immediately belted out "🎵Lorettuuuuhh!🎵"
      My workplace weirdo cred has risen.

  • @VaultTecCitizens
    @VaultTecCitizens 2 роки тому +241

    I'm loving this wave of faux 70s music. This aesthetic is absolutely magic.

    • @acatindisguise
      @acatindisguise 2 роки тому +58

      actually it's faux 80s music - its inspired by japanese city pop which is a decidedly 80s genre

    • @nunoalexandre6408
      @nunoalexandre6408 2 роки тому +1

      The love boat....

    • @BIGAMBERFAN
      @BIGAMBERFAN 2 роки тому +2

      @@acatindisguise honestly sounds more 70s to me

    • @Vendzor
      @Vendzor 2 роки тому +2

      @@acatindisguise Nah, this definitely has more of a '70s feeling to it. The genre may have been popular in the early '80s as well, but it undoubtedly originated in the '70s.

    • @rommix0
      @rommix0 2 роки тому +2

      @@BIGAMBERFAN It's early 80s post-disco for me. There was still a lot of disco flavor in music from the early 80s.

  • @joeofmacabre07
    @joeofmacabre07 Рік тому +2

    Gotta love the humor in his vids. Not forced, just natural.

  • @ULTRABLUE4
    @ULTRABLUE4 9 місяців тому +3

    Ever since youtube played Loretta while I was working a dead end job, I have been filled with happiness. I love this song. So upbeat, but such a bittersweet messaging. It is funny when you perform this song live, you thank the UA-cam algorithm, like lol.