This came out in 1996. He had multiple albums before this one came out (Odelay), but this is when he really blew up. He had a hit single beforehand called "Loser" prior to this. His song progression, his layering of musical elements... this song is smooth and rough at the same time. Hard contrasting sounds, over a smooth groove. It's really well done. And, his lyrics are top notch. "Shine your shoes with your microphone blues" could be talking about tears of someone who just can't cut it on the mic. Like the Beastie Boys, Beck has been around for a long time, and I believe he is still going.
Yes he is still going. His 2014 album, Morning Phase, won the album of the year award at the Grammys, his 2017 album, Colors, won the alternative album award at the Grammys and his last album, Hyperspace, was co produced by Pharrell Williams and won the Grammy for Best Engineered Album (non-classical). He's due for a new album soon. He's incredible.
The guy who pops up with the orange slices over his eyes is an outsider artist named Eddie Lopez. He sang the lyric "let's make it out, baby" on the album. He created the robot sculpture featured on the cover of Beck's Mellow Gold album. He can also be seen in Beck's 'Loser' video, playing the guitar during the second chorus.
Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his experimental and lo-fi style, and became known for creating musical collages of wide-ranging genres. He has musically encompassed folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia. He has released 14 studio albums (three of which were released on indie labels), as well as several non-album singles and a book of sheet music. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Beck grew towards hip hop and folk in his teens and began to perform locally at coffeehouses and clubs. He moved to New York City in 1989 and became involved in the city's anti-folk movement. Returning to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, he cut his breakthrough single "Loser", which became a worldwide hit in 1994, and released his first major album, Mellow Gold, the same year. Odelay, released in 1996, topped critic polls and won several awards. He released the country-influenced, twangy Mutations in 1998, and the funk-infused Midnite Vultures in 1999. The soft-acoustic Sea Change in 2002 showcased a more serious Beck, and 2005's Guero returned to Odelay's sample-based production. The Information in 2006 was inspired by electro-funk, hip hop, and psychedelia;
Bit of trivia for you if you like samples. This song and album was produced by The Dust Brothers. Those guys also produced Beastie Boy's Paul's Boutique. Presumably, Beck hired them to produce Odelay cause he knows the genius of Paul's Boutique. Beck kind of rapping in this album is a nod to the Beastie Boys (in my opinion) and both albums "Odelay" and Paul's Boutique are spiritual brothers in content and vibe. Thanks for the reaction, sir. You nailed it when you said he likes to experiment as the Beastie's do! The bit where he's in the tux is a reference to William Shatner doing a weird spoken-word cover of Rocket Man by Elton John ua-cam.com/video/lul-Y8vSr0I/v-deo.html To me, Beck blew up this year. He's always had critical success. Even recently. But from 1998-2006 there were plenty of vids on MTV. But he's still big he has hits in FIFA videogame etc. ua-cam.com/video/lul-Y8vSr0I/v-deo.html
@Rheumattica I'm not diminishing his creativity or originality. Make no mistake. I'm simply stating that Beck hired The Dust Brothers which I don't think is coincidental that they done Paul's Boutique about 7 years prior to Odelay. What in your honest opinion do you think Beck was listening to when he went and hired The Dust Brothers? Then, there are other things I can point to such as using the megaphone in raps as he does on Novacane, or even Where It's At as displayed by the Beastie Boys on lots of tracks on their Ill Communication album which released in 1994, 2 years before Odelay. It's OK for Beck to have influences. It doesn't negate him being very original or creative. I've seen him live, twice. But I'm also BB fan. When I say it's nod, I'm saying he's a fan of Hip Hop but I'm pretty sure he's a big fan of Beastie Boys. In fact, I know he is as he sampled Beastie Boys on E-Pro.
The Dust Brothers produced this Beck album (they also produced Paul's Boutique, Mario C The Beastie's long time producer used to be in The Dust Brothers)
It's actually an outsider artist named Eddie Lopez. He sang the lyric "let's make it out, baby" on the album. He created the robot sculpture featured on the cover of Beck's Mellow Gold album. He can also be seen in the 'Loser' video, playing the guitar during the second chorus.
That's not a square dance. It's a line dance. It's an interesting clash of culture. This entire song is about putting things together in a way that you normally wouldn't see.
He's got more awards than youd think, his first hit was in 1979 I believe. It's line Dancing. Line dancing for folks that can't dance. It's bazaar video with Hip hop in a Country Line Dance Bar. His first hit was"I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?"
My favorite beck song also is a pretty cool video it’s called devils haircut. The opening scene in this song is reminiscent to a movie called “cool hand Luke “
Beck ! Nice . . . One of the best bands to mix in, with all the Beastie Boys content ! This album was produced with the famed Dust Bros.... Quite a follow up, after Paul's Boutique... Beck is crazy creative, he plays many instruments, speaks other languages, comedic and serious, always innovative ! Beck, Beastie Boys, and Primus - made great music, and all the while, basically made their OWN genres. The best way to stand out, is to stand up ! Other must listen Beck : Cellphone Loser Devil's Haircut Girl And lotsa O'Delay,, and Mellow Gold albums !!
This album (odelay) was his popular peak. Odelay won album of the year and rolling stone magazine named it album of the year. Before and after and still Beck creates and re-creates himself as a musical, performance, poetic, artist. I'm a huge fan, but not a fan of all his albums or attempts. But mad respect and admiration for his uncompromising artistry and uniqueness. And as far as his talent and knowledge of music, he is an excellent player of multiple instruments and digital gizmos. And he is incredibly humble and expressly gives props and acknowledgment to those from the past who have influenced him and his peers who influence and inspire him. The dude's a class act. When he won album of the year for morning phase (an album whose music I couldn't attach to personally) in 2015, Kanye did a Kanye and took the stage saying something like "I'm sure Beck was great but he should give his award to Beyoncé". When asked about his thoughts afterwards, Beck said effectively, "yeah, I love kanyes music and beyonce and yeah, I agree"
Beck's production is DOOOPE. Able to stitch a lot of different styles together into something very unique. Check out the "Midnight Vultures" and "Guero" albums for this type of superfunky stuff.
Country bumpkin kid train hops to LA with an acoustic and built a musical empire. Grammy renowned. I like the 90s stuff the best. Ya that was probably square dancing with his music superimposed. Bridge the gap between his upbringing and his current interest. Ay I'ma sub off this. Try out "Beercan"by Beck!
Beck's peak peak is probably when he won the Grammy for Album of the year in 2015. It's famous because Kayne interrupted his speech and said that Beyonce should have won. The album was alot more mellow than normal Beck albums, he's been putting out solid albums for almost 30 years now.
Shaka....I love what you say about of breakdowns....They're literally where the birth of rap comes from. If you have a badass beat...let it breathe a little. Let it hook people. It also sets up your next verse. I mean if you look at genres, people love guitar solos in rock or pop.....It let's the music breathe. If rap over every programmed moment....you just kinda lose people, no matter how good you are.
The imagery are all just secondary man. Dont take everything you see so seriously. I suggest focus on the vibe man. Music videos were meant to be random and whatever man. Stopped at 4:52 im out
I’m genuinely am a curious person, and have questions when someone requests artists that I don’t really know. Either way I appreciate you watching, and I’m sorry the pausing was too much for you. Been working on it. I’m pretty new at this.
You have so much to learn. React to Beck covering David Bowie’s “ Sound and Vision”. The full performance will blow minds forever. Over three hundred musicians in a jam session?!?? Yes.
I just watch that video again. I forgot that the band surrounds the audience instead of the audience surrounding the band! Talk about surround sound!!!! To be there!…
Beck is a Post-modern wizard and the king of collating randomness and Kaos! you can not get Beck if you are only finding things in a serious framework, Very much like the BBoys very referential and now and then...
You could make this a Beck and Beastie Boys reaction channel and I'd be more than happy. Saw Beck live a few years ago, fucking incredible. Check out "Girl" by Beck next.
Beck is always random, lol. Just roll with it and don't try to make sense of the lyrics. Loser was his breakout, but I actually really like Dreams off one of his newer albums.
Please react to more Beck songs. Loser from 1994 was his first big hit. Also, check out Devil’s Haircut and Hell Yes and maybe also Elevator Music. He samples the beat from So Whatcha Want on a song called E-Pro. Beck is a versatile artist that plays all sorts of styles. He’s silly and ironic for many of his songs but he can also be earnest and dark. I love Heart is a Drum which is from his 2014 album that won a Grammy for Album of the Year. He is still around making music. Check out his song called Wow for a more recent song that blends hip hop sounds and styles with other genres. He’s known for his unique lyrics that can seem like nonsense but actually work and are catchy as hell. Hope you keep exploring his music.
Beck STILL fire check out Missing or Cellphone's Dead or Hell Yes or Gamma Ray or Chemical off his latest. He plays nearly every style over his career. He's been killing it for nearly 30 years
@@shakashinereacts We already know the song. We want to watch you react. We want to see your emotions. The analysis is less important. This is of course my humble opinion. Keep making videos my dude.
Hahaha my man you were not ready for beck. Early nineties. Check out mellow gold. I feel it’s his best work. The album before this one. Let it play out a little more before commenting. Becks arrangements and transitions as well as his imaginative lyrics will impress you but you need to stand back a little. Like a great painting a little bit of distance in your perspective helps you to appreciate it . Nice review keep it up subbed
I can see what you mean, but at the same time. The artist could always make the video represent the lyrics and then that wouldn’t be as much of a problem.
How you managed 5 pauses before the first lyric is beyond me. That’s serious talent...
I only got 3.. next time I will shoot for the 5. Ha
you stole my comment- i get it it's a "reaction" and we can watch the video if we'd rather.. but man.. let it go a tad before you analyze each segment
FOUR pauses before he even starts singing?
We're at 3:20 in this video and I'm wondering if you'll play more than 10 secs of video w/o pausing.
Beck still rules. His last album was dope.
Best solo artist since bowie.
Pharrell Williams produced his last album!
This came out in 1996. He had multiple albums before this one came out (Odelay), but this is when he really blew up. He had a hit single beforehand called "Loser" prior to this. His song progression, his layering of musical elements... this song is smooth and rough at the same time. Hard contrasting sounds, over a smooth groove. It's really well done. And, his lyrics are top notch. "Shine your shoes with your microphone blues" could be talking about tears of someone who just can't cut it on the mic. Like the Beastie Boys, Beck has been around for a long time, and I believe he is still going.
Yes he is still going. His 2014 album, Morning Phase, won the album of the year award at the Grammys, his 2017 album, Colors, won the alternative album award at the Grammys and his last album, Hyperspace, was co produced by Pharrell Williams and won the Grammy for Best Engineered Album (non-classical). He's due for a new album soon. He's incredible.
The Napoleon Dynamite of hiphop.
The guy who pops up with the orange slices over his eyes is an outsider artist named Eddie Lopez. He sang the lyric "let's make it out, baby" on the album. He created the robot sculpture featured on the cover of Beck's Mellow Gold album. He can also be seen in Beck's 'Loser' video, playing the guitar during the second chorus.
Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his experimental and lo-fi style, and became known for creating musical collages of wide-ranging genres. He has musically encompassed folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia. He has released 14 studio albums (three of which were released on indie labels), as well as several non-album singles and a book of sheet music.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Beck grew towards hip hop and folk in his teens and began to perform locally at coffeehouses and clubs. He moved to New York City in 1989 and became involved in the city's anti-folk movement. Returning to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, he cut his breakthrough single "Loser", which became a worldwide hit in 1994, and released his first major album, Mellow Gold, the same year. Odelay, released in 1996, topped critic polls and won several awards. He released the country-influenced, twangy Mutations in 1998, and the funk-infused Midnite Vultures in 1999. The soft-acoustic Sea Change in 2002 showcased a more serious Beck, and 2005's Guero returned to Odelay's sample-based production. The Information in 2006 was inspired by electro-funk, hip hop, and psychedelia;
Bit of trivia for you if you like samples. This song and album was produced by The Dust Brothers. Those guys also produced Beastie Boy's Paul's Boutique. Presumably, Beck hired them to produce Odelay cause he knows the genius of Paul's Boutique. Beck kind of rapping in this album is a nod to the Beastie Boys (in my opinion) and both albums "Odelay" and Paul's Boutique are spiritual brothers in content and vibe.
Thanks for the reaction, sir. You nailed it when you said he likes to experiment as the Beastie's do!
The bit where he's in the tux is a reference to William Shatner doing a weird spoken-word cover of Rocket Man by Elton John
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To me, Beck blew up this year. He's always had critical success. Even recently. But from 1998-2006 there were plenty of vids on MTV. But he's still big he has hits in FIFA videogame etc.
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Nice
@Rheumattica I'm not diminishing his creativity or originality. Make no mistake.
I'm simply stating that Beck hired The Dust Brothers which I don't think is coincidental that they done Paul's Boutique about 7 years prior to Odelay. What in your honest opinion do you think Beck was listening to when he went and hired The Dust Brothers?
Then, there are other things I can point to such as using the megaphone in raps as he does on Novacane, or even Where It's At as displayed by the Beastie Boys on lots of tracks on their Ill Communication album which released in 1994, 2 years before Odelay.
It's OK for Beck to have influences. It doesn't negate him being very original or creative. I've seen him live, twice. But I'm also BB fan.
When I say it's nod, I'm saying he's a fan of Hip Hop but I'm pretty sure he's a big fan of Beastie Boys.
In fact, I know he is as he sampled Beastie Boys on E-Pro.
Truth!
@@Jdoom13 Cheers dude
The Dust Brothers produced this Beck album (they also produced Paul's Boutique, Mario C The Beastie's long time producer used to be in The Dust Brothers)
Beck has had 3 dominant decades and he's got his own style and genre
#Facts ✌
Guy with the oranges is Anthony Kiedis, singer of Red Hot Chili Peppers
It's actually an outsider artist named Eddie Lopez. He sang the lyric "let's make it out, baby" on the album. He created the robot sculpture featured on the cover of Beck's Mellow Gold album. He can also be seen in the 'Loser' video, playing the guitar during the second chorus.
That's not a square dance. It's a line dance. It's an interesting clash of culture. This entire song is about putting things together in a way that you normally wouldn't see.
It's all about the vibe. Don't expect it to make sense.
Beck is the king of randomness...came on the scene with Loser in 93, high point mid to late 90s but he's never stopped creating...
He's got more awards than youd think, his first hit was in 1979 I believe. It's line Dancing. Line dancing for folks that can't dance. It's bazaar video with Hip hop in a Country Line Dance Bar. His first hit was"I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?"
Am I the only person who remembers “ROCK THE VOTE”. That line as well as other lyrics tell you exactly when the song came out .
it was damn sure more than you expected. it's pure funk.
Shine your shoes with your microphone blues....crying on the mic, sadness(blues)
Beck is amazing.
My favorite artist…versatile creative talented. Love him.
Square dancing is in a square. This is line dancing.
You talk too much. But, I like your choice of songs. Please stop stopping the song.
It’s a reaction channel. LMMFAO
You gotta try Debra by Beck. Keep up the good work man.
Fun Fact. The Dust Brothers who made the beats for Beastie Boys Paul's Bouquet album also made the beats for Beck for this album.
Beck has insame profound music. Genius . Period.
My favorite beck song also is a pretty cool video it’s called devils haircut. The opening scene in this song is reminiscent to a movie called “cool hand Luke “
Beck !
Nice . . . One of the best bands to mix in, with all the Beastie Boys content ! This album was produced with the famed Dust Bros.... Quite a follow up, after Paul's Boutique...
Beck is crazy creative, he plays many instruments, speaks other languages, comedic and serious, always innovative ! Beck, Beastie Boys, and Primus - made great music, and all the while, basically made their OWN genres.
The best way to stand out, is to stand up ! Other must listen Beck :
Cellphone
Loser
Devil's Haircut
Girl
And lotsa O'Delay,, and Mellow Gold albums !!
This album (odelay) was his popular peak. Odelay won album of the year and rolling stone magazine named it album of the year. Before and after and still Beck creates and re-creates himself as a musical, performance, poetic, artist. I'm a huge fan, but not a fan of all his albums or attempts. But mad respect and admiration for his uncompromising artistry and uniqueness. And as far as his talent and knowledge of music, he is an excellent player of multiple instruments and digital gizmos. And he is incredibly humble and expressly gives props and acknowledgment to those from the past who have influenced him and his peers who influence and inspire him. The dude's a class act. When he won album of the year for morning phase (an album whose music I couldn't attach to personally) in 2015, Kanye did a Kanye and took the stage saying something like "I'm sure Beck was great but he should give his award to Beyoncé". When asked about his thoughts afterwards, Beck said effectively, "yeah, I love kanyes music and beyonce and yeah, I agree"
Beck's production is DOOOPE. Able to stitch a lot of different styles together into something very unique. Check out the "Midnight Vultures" and "Guero" albums for this type of superfunky stuff.
que Onda guero is the jam
About Beck holding the hook.. he is dressed as The Candyman, from the excellent 1992 horror movie "Candyman"
Girl, Loser, and New Pollution are some songs you need to check out by Beck.
Country bumpkin kid train hops to LA with an acoustic and built a musical empire. Grammy renowned. I like the 90s stuff the best.
Ya that was probably square dancing with his music superimposed. Bridge the gap between his upbringing and his current interest.
Ay I'ma sub off this. Try out "Beercan"by Beck!
Beck's peak peak is probably when he won the Grammy for Album of the year in 2015. It's famous because Kayne interrupted his speech and said that Beyonce should have won. The album was alot more mellow than normal Beck albums, he's been putting out solid albums for almost 30 years now.
Shaka....I love what you say about of breakdowns....They're literally where the birth of rap comes from. If you have a badass beat...let it breathe a little. Let it hook people. It also sets up your next verse. I mean if you look at genres, people love guitar solos in rock or pop.....It let's the music breathe. If rap over every programmed moment....you just kinda lose people, no matter how good you are.
Yeah Beck was like a theater kid who just happened to have a deep and abiding funk. Maybe check out his song “Beercan” or “Soul Sucking Jerk.” Love.
The imagery are all just secondary man. Dont take everything you see so seriously. I suggest focus on the vibe man. Music videos were meant to be random and whatever man. Stopped at 4:52 im out
Ok Beck is dressed as Captain Hook, now that's funny.
Pretty sure that's Candy Man...
Is there anyway you can stop pausing, Jesus
I’m genuinely am a curious person, and have questions when someone requests artists that I don’t really know. Either way I appreciate you watching, and I’m sorry the pausing was too much for you. Been working on it. I’m pretty new at this.
You have so much to learn. React to Beck covering David Bowie’s
“ Sound and Vision”. The full performance will blow minds forever. Over three hundred musicians in a jam session?!?? Yes.
I just watch that video again. I forgot that the band surrounds the audience instead of the audience surrounding the band! Talk about surround sound!!!! To be there!…
Beck is a Post-modern wizard and the king of collating randomness and Kaos! you can not get Beck if you are only finding things in a serious framework, Very much like the BBoys very referential and now and then...
This is a good example .
You could make this a Beck and Beastie Boys reaction channel and I'd be more than happy. Saw Beck live a few years ago, fucking incredible. Check out "Girl" by Beck next.
Totally agree with this.
There is a connection. The Dust Brothers produced Odelay and Paul's Boutique - two of my fav albums.
The Dust Brothers wrote the Fight Club soundtrack as well
@@quirkypurple Well aware, I'm a Beastie Boys/Beck super fan lol. Paul's Boutique is one of my favorites of all time, Odelay is up there too!
it was layin there all the time, beck was the one to pick it up.
Beck is always random, lol. Just roll with it and don't try to make sense of the lyrics. Loser was his breakout, but I actually really like Dreams off one of his newer albums.
Lol dude, I saw your thumbnail and for a split second I thought you were recording the video from a limo lmao
You got to watch Loser by Beck!
1994 -2008 best stuff
Please react to more Beck songs. Loser from 1994 was his first big hit. Also, check out Devil’s Haircut and Hell Yes and maybe also Elevator Music. He samples the beat from So Whatcha Want on a song called E-Pro.
Beck is a versatile artist that plays all sorts of styles. He’s silly and ironic for many of his songs but he can also be earnest and dark. I love Heart is a Drum which is from his 2014 album that won a Grammy for Album of the Year.
He is still around making music. Check out his song called Wow for a more recent song that blends hip hop sounds and styles with other genres. He’s known for his unique lyrics that can seem like nonsense but actually work and are catchy as hell. Hope you keep exploring his music.
Beck has some really cool shit. Check out Cellphones Dead, Like Wow, Hell Yes, E-Pro, I think i'm in Love. The guy is really weird and versitile.
line dancing
Beck STILL fire check out Missing or Cellphone's Dead or Hell Yes or Gamma Ray or Chemical off his latest. He plays nearly every style over his career. He's been killing it for nearly 30 years
We don’t want to hear you. Let it play. Keep going. Much love.
If you don’t want to hear me, you can always watch the original video. This is a reaction channel. Hope you have a good day.
@@shakashinereacts We already know the song. We want to watch you react. We want to see your emotions. The analysis is less important. This is of course my humble opinion. Keep making videos my dude.
Less stops. Less analysis. More emotion. Boom
That's not square dancing, it's called "Line dancing", Shaka. Beck is kinda satirizing it.
Humiliating some new rapper like Kanye West by taking yet another Grammy was his next high moment. Funny too.
I can’t continue to listen to this - way too many pauses
You gotta be talking less. Jmo
Jesus you stop every 4 seconds. Really??!!!
Me pausing and giving my thoughts and reactions is the whole point of a reaction channel.
I recomend "Girl" by Beck. Other good ones are E-Pro, Black Tambourine, and Loser.
This album was produced by the dust brothers - same as beastie boys - Paul’s boutique.
Thank you for the insight. Especially since I really like the Paul’s Boutique album. 🙏
Line dancing
You talk to much 😆
94 thru 97
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH , ALMOST FORGOT BLAH BLAH !
You don't get Beck. It's LYRICAL JAZZ. Then again, most don't get it. Also, it's LINE DANCING, NOT SQUARE...totally different.
Hahaha my man you were not ready for beck. Early nineties. Check out mellow gold. I feel it’s his best work. The album before this one. Let it play out a little more before commenting. Becks arrangements and transitions as well as his imaginative lyrics will impress you but you need to stand back a little. Like a great painting a little bit of distance in your perspective helps you to appreciate it . Nice review keep it up subbed
Dude you stop the video and talk too much
He was huge mid to late 90s, and was definitely influenced by Beastie Boys. His lyrics and videos are mostly random.
Cool hand luke
These constant pauses are what's killing reaction videos. Let the song play man.
That’s what makes reaction videos legal. 👌
Nobody knows what Beck means. Try 'shave your face with some mace in the dark'.
You talk a lot
Most of Beck's lyrics are absurdist poetry. I don't think it really means anything.
I think boot scooting
Try ten seconds in a row?
Liked and subscribed, but a bit too many pauses.
Thank you for the constructive criticism. I think I’m getting a lil better now.
Se parar de interromper o vídeo a cada 5 segundos seria bem melhor
Peak: 1994-1996. That's country line dancing.
Yeah no. He won like 18 Grammys in 2015
If you get a chance, check out the " He'll Yeah " video. Beck was the Beasties boys of the 90's.
Videos have ruined music. People are now reacting to the video and half way ignoring the actual song.
I can see what you mean, but at the same time. The artist could always make the video represent the lyrics and then that wouldn’t be as much of a problem.
Girl is better .
With respect, you're reacting to the music video not the actual music.
Keep pausing and talking brother. Do your thing, we get it
I'm not one of these anti-pause weirdos who get all crazy about reactors pausing, but every 3-5 seconds is a bit excessive, bro.
Blah blah blah . After 0nly 3 :15 i left , never again , wnat a waste of time lol
Gotta turn to a different channel…too much commentary and stoppages
STOP w/CHORES
if you aint heard DEBRA from Beck, you aint heard nothing