Jazz Musician Reacts: BTS J-Hope - MAMA (Lyric + Live) | Down the BTS Rabbit Hole

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  • @AndrewBergSax
    @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +147

    Sorry again for the blurring on the live performance! I tried several times, but blurring was my only option in the end. I hope you guys still enjoyed the commentary, and go to the link in the Description if you want to watch the original live performance video! 😀

    • @callmesamsam
      @callmesamsam 3 роки тому +34

      Honestly Andrew, that is how I see with no glasses on. It barely made any difference to me. It only felt like I was watching it still in bed in the morning!

    • @imajinallthepurple
      @imajinallthepurple 3 роки тому +5

      @@callmesamsam
      I feel you 😂👍

    • @AngelaSealana
      @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +3

      @@callmesamsam 🤣😅

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +8

      @Samantha Bianchi This comment is hilarious 😂

    • @cyann410
      @cyann410 3 роки тому +12

      We are quite used to the copyright blocking, so we understand what you need to do. We appreciate your struggles.

  • @rachel-dc4ti
    @rachel-dc4ti 3 роки тому +326

    his father wasn't all that into the idea of him going into the artistic path and their family didn't have enough money for his dancing lessons as it was, so his mother took another job in another city (or province, i don't remember) to pay for it. she put her blood, sweat and tears into helping him achieve his dream and he became known for his ability as a dancer. i'm very thankful to his mum.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +74

      That's incredible! She really did an amazing thing for him 💜

    • @marinal.
      @marinal. 3 роки тому +3

      @@AndrewBergSax agree

    • @marinal.
      @marinal. 3 роки тому +3

      wow ty

  • @Freepalestinefromisnotreal111
    @Freepalestinefromisnotreal111 3 роки тому +222

    His mum was actually there so he was so emotional 😭 nevertheless he did a great job

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +62

      I had no idea!! That makes the whole thing so much more emotional 😢

    • @marinal.
      @marinal. 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax yeah

    • @marinal.
      @marinal. 3 роки тому +1

      aww

  • @erinmiddleton9522
    @erinmiddleton9522 3 роки тому +81

    of all the members JHope would be the one trying to hold on to a smile while crying... he tries to be everyone's sunshine even when he's suffering. the build at the end of the live song is incredible. audible victorious ness. :)

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +27

      That is an excellent way of putting it! This song does feel like he's just trying to make people happy through the pain, and the live version is just 🤌

    • @erinmiddleton9522
      @erinmiddleton9522 3 роки тому +2

      @@AndrewBergSax Hey are you watching In the Soop on Weverse? (BTS on vacation). in episode 2 V does a virtual trumpet lesson with his teacher :) thought of you when I saw it. You know he played Sax for awhile. He is in love with Chet Baker :)

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +3

      I haven't watched it yet, but I going to!!

    • @aleeyamaisarah4306
      @aleeyamaisarah4306 3 роки тому +5

      remember when he tried to hold back his tears while smiling when giving speech on MAMA 2018? 😩 THAT MOMENT BROKE ME INTO PIECES

  • @gozde613
    @gozde613 3 роки тому +109

    I love this song by Hoseok. His lyrics are emotional, but he said he wanted to make this song more fun and in his own way, not emotionally. And the result was a beautiful masterpiece like "MAMA". I cried a lot when I first heard the song. When J-Hope gave this performance, it was February 18, that is, his birthday. His mother was also in the audience, so it was a very emotional moment.

  • @jhopeur7219
    @jhopeur7219 3 роки тому +66

    J-Hope has such a huge bag of tricks that he can pull from. He just has so much character in his voice and can do so many things with it. And then he’s such a dynamic performer so he really commands a stage and pulls in the audience. And he’s so unique. Imagine someone trying to cover this?? Or any song of j-hope’s?? There’s just no way. He’s so impressive to me.
    I also appreciate you mentioning the fact that this was a difficult beat to rap over. I’m sure it’s his dance background but he has great musicality and can just feel how to create rhythms that work with and enhance any beat.

  • @jenniferparker4237
    @jenniferparker4237 3 роки тому +108

    I always felt the song painted an audio picture of his childhood: the instrumental being so upbeat & happy shows the face his mom showed to the world and her family; the lyrics are the reality of her life; the "breakdown" sections (sorry I don't know what else to call them) are both her exhaustion where her mask slips as well as Hoseok realizing exactly what his mom did so he could have the happy childhood he's nostalgic for and his devastation & gratitude for her.

  • @hoesuckiie5762
    @hoesuckiie5762 3 роки тому +59

    His stage presence is amazing. He's truly born to be a performer. All-arounder jhope,can sing,dance & rap

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +11

      I agree! He completely owns the stage the entire time

  • @forg_tful.
    @forg_tful. 3 роки тому +158

    happy, bouncy, fun with serious lyrics is the perfect description of j-hope himself in a metaphoric way so the fact that you described this song that way just shows that - as you said - these songs are great expressions of the members themselves. MAMA doesn't have much of his more serious rapping but it's very vocally fun. it's probably my favourite solo song of his from the bts releases (excluding his solo mixtape hope world)

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +25

      Yeah I really enjoy learning about the members through the solo songs that they release. I get to know so many things that make up their personalities and who they are

    • @marinal.
      @marinal. 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax its a cool way to explore BTS

  • @aprilharris9070
    @aprilharris9070 3 роки тому +62

    So, the band that goes with them on tour is called Ghost. You can see them really well in BTS' NPR Tiny Desk performance (which you should definitely watch).
    Fun Fact: there is "drum cam" footage from a few of their tour performances that the drummer uploaded. I couldn't find one for MAMA, but there is footage for Dope, Fire, N.O., Not Today. If you react to any of those, you might want to check those videos out. They're all on the same channel. Here's a link to Dope: ua-cam.com/video/aid6yctqq5o/v-deo.html

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +6

      Oh that's awesome, thank you!

    • @HerQuietLife
      @HerQuietLife 3 роки тому +5

      I second the Tiny desk concert recommendation too! (Ghost is amazing as well!) It has three full songs Dynamite, Save Me and Spring Day.

    • @shivangiagrawal2665
      @shivangiagrawal2665 3 роки тому +4

      @@HerQuietLife was Ghost on 'ill be missing you' too?

    • @HerQuietLife
      @HerQuietLife 3 роки тому +2

      @@shivangiagrawal2665 yes they were!!

    • @carolineb.9596
      @carolineb.9596 3 роки тому +2

      Oh yes those drum cams are amazing!!

  • @estrellaaa9689
    @estrellaaa9689 3 роки тому +4

    Jhope is the golden hyung for a reason u know... He is so talented.. at the same time sooo underrated... 💜

  • @tragedyjoan
    @tragedyjoan 3 роки тому +68

    Jhope aint no ARMY's sunshine for nothing. I think if theres a song that is full of layers of fun and positivity with a very heavy message like "I love you, Mama!" from a son thats grateful for everything his mother had to do for him, this is it. Im kinda grateful that, you Andrew, got it. 💜💜💜

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +22

      I completely get it! It's almost easy to miss if you don't read the lyrics and it's easy to forget if you're not thinking about them, but this song is heavy... but in a happy way. Great stuff 💜

    • @shivangiagrawal2665
      @shivangiagrawal2665 3 роки тому +12

      You stole my opening line 😬😅
      Isn't it the same with Ego? Very deep personal lyrics with the most bop melody and arrangement.

  • @eternalsunshine4181
    @eternalsunshine4181 3 роки тому +3

    The diversity and uniqueness of his body and voice

  • @briarrose8154
    @briarrose8154 3 роки тому +48

    What I find amazing us no matter how beautiful, raw, or emotional the recordings of the song are, the live performances are always 100xs better. They are sooo special

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +8

      Yes!!! The live version was definitely amazing and better than the recording. The emotion is heavier and the energy is higher!

  • @mikrocosmos7651
    @mikrocosmos7651 3 роки тому +39

    Amazing breakdown👏🏻👏🏻 Jhope invited his mom at the concert and she bawled when she saw this performance😢
    Also his producing and songwriting style/skill has developed A LOT through the years (this song is from 2016) so pls listen to his recent works also🙏🏻💜

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +4

      Oh yes, I will definitely be listening to more of his songs!

    • @raspberrytaegi
      @raspberrytaegi 3 роки тому +1

      oh, is there a reaction from her to this performance?

    • @mikrocosmos7651
      @mikrocosmos7651 3 роки тому +5

      @@raspberrytaegi No but hobi said she cried a lot watching this performance😢

    • @raspberrytaegi
      @raspberrytaegi 3 роки тому +1

      @@mikrocosmos7651 OHHH that's so cool!

  • @nathalykim1263
    @nathalykim1263 3 роки тому +16

    I wish hobi would sing like this again!! this was such a blessing, hobi is an amazing singer bruh, his voice has so much character

  • @raspberrytaegi
    @raspberrytaegi 3 роки тому +9

    if and when you watch just dance and ego live (please count these as suggestions lmao) you will see that j-hope is the king of HOPEful anthems. his stage presence is incredible, and so he always gets the audience up and singing and/or jumping their hearts out

    • @elina786
      @elina786 3 роки тому +2

      I agree! He was born to be a performer 😍

  • @elina786
    @elina786 3 роки тому +12

    His mom supported him since the beginning, she had 2 jobs so j-hope can pursued his dream as a dancer, he's very thankful for his moms, he has such a warm heart..love him so much 🥺 and at the live performance his mom was actually there and so proud of him 🥺

  • @sruticranjith5194
    @sruticranjith5194 3 роки тому +26

    I always cry when i listen to MAMA becs it makes me think of my mom too and that all i want is for her to be proud of me

  • @erivera9313
    @erivera9313 3 роки тому +5

    The raw emotion in his voice is simply amazing and you can tell he is grateful to his mother for her sacrifices that allowed him to be so successful and achieve his dreams.

  • @lifewithluci1764
    @lifewithluci1764 3 роки тому +6

    As a daughter of a woman who gave her blood sweat and tears for me, who loved me with everything she had and gave me everything she could not because of a sense of responsibility but of pure uninterested love MAMA always hits me hard. Only my family know how many times we didn't have a single thing to eat or how to pay the rent and she just figured things out, hurting without letting anyone know just to give me and my siblings a better tomorrow. Is a song that makes me cry and smile at the same time.

  • @carmencrespo5704
    @carmencrespo5704 3 роки тому +31

    Thank you for your music breakdowns. I really enjoy your explanations (I can actually understand!) This song always reminded me of a cross between a Southern Baptist choir and a Jazz funeral; I don't know why though. My favorite thing about j-hope is how he rides the rhythm in such unexpected and inventive ways.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +11

      Yes!! I definitely agree with that. This song seems to match his rapping style a lot. Very interesting and very unexpected in the best way

  • @MarinaEariel
    @MarinaEariel 3 роки тому +39

    The producers of Mama are Primary and Pdogg. Pdogg is the main producer of BTS and Primary is a South Korean hip hop artist who owns a record label.
    About the lyrics, if I recall correctly, his dad was a high school teacher so they didn't had enough money to pay for dance classes, so his mom took a job in another city to get the needed income

    • @forg_tful.
      @forg_tful. 3 роки тому +9

      yeah, pretty sure his dad is (or at least used to be) a high school literature teacher.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +11

      Oh wow! Yeah, I've definitely seen Pdogg's name on I think every song so far which makes sense. And thank you for the background!

    • @shivangiagrawal2665
      @shivangiagrawal2665 3 роки тому +4

      @@AndrewBergSax pdogg is incredible. All his production is top notch

  • @jennaeveliina313
    @jennaeveliina313 3 роки тому +13

    And, it Was MAMA.. of course it was!👏
    Top5 BTS live stages!🙏 HobiVocalKing! 👑

  • @nadyarsl
    @nadyarsl 3 роки тому +2

    JHoooopeeeee.....saranghae......The members said J-Hope has always been a pillar of BTS...

  • @MariaChavez-ey5sr
    @MariaChavez-ey5sr 3 роки тому +15

    One of my favorite things bout BTS is just the sheer creativity and types of styles they use and combine. I have always bounced around what I listen to musically and they are the first group that is diverse enough I never get bored. They lyrics are meaningful but JHope in particular uses such an upbeat sound it makes me smile. As a mom this makes me hope one day my kids think of me even a fraction as well, and that I can give them this level of support and care.

  • @bt6248
    @bt6248 3 роки тому +5

    First time seeing you react to BTS. Won't be my last. I couldn't scroll past this one. Hobi had me at Hey Mama. Like you, I'm struck by j-hope's creativity, range, and rhythm. He makes old-school sound so cool. Who else mixes big-band swing with hip-hop scratch and gospel choir? Please listen to the extended version of Blue Side that j-hope released in March. Like this song, it's hard to put a finger on why I'm so captivated, but I can't stop listening. J-hope infuses melancholy with peace and hope and throws in a hypnotic wind chime for ear candy. Mesmerizing!

    • @elina786
      @elina786 3 роки тому +4

      Blue side is another great masterpiece from j-hope

  • @zsjm
    @zsjm 3 роки тому +18

    This was such an amazing reaction!! MAMA is one of my favorite solo songs from them. It's beautiful and emotional, and Hoseok's performance is just amazing, he's a phenomenal performer. Really liked your analysis, interesting as always! :)

  • @daedae275
    @daedae275 3 роки тому +4

    Idk if someone mentioned it already but in early part of the song,, you would hear a sample of his mom's voice saying "hello"... it was her answering the phone to which hobi recorded to put in the song. You can hear it @2:04 of ur video. It also matches with the lyrics at that point in the song. Thank you for this video! I love this song and play it a lot that my own mom recognizes it now 😁

  • @ciel1177
    @ciel1177 3 роки тому +2

    I love your explanation about the nostalgia and the saxo's sound. It really work.
    His mixtape "Hope World" is very interesting and well produced, I think about Airplane which is very beautiful and Daydream : very catchy with good vibes.

  • @AngelaSealana
    @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +6

    Once you hear, "(Exhale) I love Mom." you never forget it. 💜 Also some of his ad libs on the recording saying, "Mama!" sound like a crying child.
    I'd like to see inside Hobi's brain sometimes. Or just witness his creative process.
    You already know, but man I've had extra stress this week, so getting your reaction to my bias' song was like an ice cream sundae for the soul. Thank you for your hard work on this one! It was so rich in content, since you brought in the instrumental knowledge and even compared it to the vocal line(?!)... So creative, Andrew!
    I always learn something amazing from your reactions! 🤩🙌🏻 The nostalgia factor theory is amazing. If I'm remembering correctly, BTS members used to just talk about the movie Home Alone when they first visited NY. Tons of Bari 🎷 in that soundtrack, I bet.
    Taking it one step further, j-hope's songs tend to be really rhythm driven because he tells stories like a street dancer would IMO, so maybe he used these nostalgic old school sounding instrument chops to create a rhythmic pattern for the story about his Mom. 🤔 I always wondered if church is important to her, since he incorporated the choir parts and the stained glass staging.
    ALSO- Your revelation face *might* become a meme. I'm warning you now. 👀
    In case other ARMYs wanna know, Ghost Band drummer's name is Khan Sikyoon. He was on the Wings tour with them. 🔥
    BTW in all honesty, the blurring took away very little from my enjoyment of the reaction.
    Very well done, Andrew!!
    CFA

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      I agree, I'd like to get into all of their brains 😂
      Ohhh I haven't seen Home Alone for a few years so I'm curious too! Although I think that score is by John Williams and he usually uses a traditional orchestra (which wouldn't have saxophones) so I'm not sure.
      Ohhh that theory with the choir and stuff was actually part of my argument too for it being nostalgic because it's in Holiday music, but by that point I had been ranting for 5 minutes and wasn't making sense so I had to cut it out 😂
      Hahaha are you turning that face into a meme? Do I need to be scared?? 😂

    • @AngelaSealana
      @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax On Home Alone; the soundtrack, not the score... There are Christmas songs "Alex" sings throughout the movie, right?

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      Ohhhh true! I always forgot that movies have more than just scores 😅

    • @AngelaSealana
      @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax 🤭 ohmygosh that's hilarious

  • @Notte_y
    @Notte_y 3 роки тому +27

    I love watching your videos because it feels like I'm talking about music to a friend I can learn a lot from.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +5

      That's so nice!! This is literally exactly what I'm going for 😊

    • @AngelaSealana
      @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +1

      Yes!!!

  • @ellaw571
    @ellaw571 3 роки тому +11

    Wow I loved all your solo journey! Jhope has written and produced so many songs after this song tho, and they are really cool, you can see he has grown up a lot👍🏻

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      Oh awesome! I can't wait to react to them!

  • @justagirl9607
    @justagirl9607 3 роки тому +38

    JUST ONCE, all you need to do is read their lyrics once, and you will never forget what their songs mean and you’ll never stop loving them 💘✨
    Also please react to “Abyss” by Jin whenever possible, it’s a song he released last December… he wrote and composed it when he was experiencing major burn-out … very raw and sad ….

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +7

      Thanks for the recommendation! That's definitely one I want to react to!

    • @AngelaSealana
      @AngelaSealana 3 роки тому +7

      Abyss has a special place in my... being. I can't explain it. Thanks for recommending it. I totally second that. CFA

    • @shivangiagrawal2665
      @shivangiagrawal2665 3 роки тому +1

      @@AngelaSealana place in my being. I love that 💜

  • @0hunene
    @0hunene 3 роки тому +5

    how he can rap to this? jhope is the flow himself also when i first heard the song it was so happy and bouncy to me but when i read the lyrics i cried my eyes out you could just feel the authenticity in those lyrics and the love and appreciation he has for his mum

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      I completely understand that train of thought

  • @karen4624
    @karen4624 3 роки тому +5

    This is too sweet. JHope💜 It is fun sounding also with the music. I like it.

  • @just_lil_g
    @just_lil_g 3 роки тому +8

    You always seem to find things I've never noticed before in a song ☺️

  • @grace.aquino
    @grace.aquino 3 роки тому +13

    I love listening how you breakdown their music from a professionalism perspective. I've ways felt a certain nostalgic way when listening to this song and have no idea why... thank you for the breakdown!

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      I'm glad you liked it! It was a cool realization for me too!

  • @imajinallthepurple
    @imajinallthepurple 3 роки тому +42

    I love your easily understandable musical break downs. It's really one of the things that makes your channel so unique compared to others.
    Tip - V and Jimin have a duet called Friends on the ost of the new Marvel movie that premieres this Nov. 5th. It's an older song so it's already out there (live only, no mv) if you want to react to it around the premiere.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +9

      Thank you so much! And that's an excellent idea!!

    • @jennaeveliina313
      @jennaeveliina313 3 роки тому

      This is one of those song that divides opinions.. Tae is my bias but this song just isnt for me, and ive seen people say the same. But then there are a lot of people at the same time who likes it. 🤷‍♀️

    • @imajinallthepurple
      @imajinallthepurple 3 роки тому +6

      @@jennaeveliina313
      Personally I love it. I feel it's very intimate and the way it's written fits the theme of the song. ☺️

    • @anu5880
      @anu5880 3 роки тому +2

      @@imajinallthepurple me too. Neither tae nor Jimin are my biases but I love that song. It's one of my fav unit songs from BTS. For me it lifts my mood up whenever I listen to it. 😀

    • @imajinallthepurple
      @imajinallthepurple 3 роки тому +1

      @@anu5880
      Ikr?! 💜
      (And they're not my bias either)

  • @MichelleJohnson-gu3bz
    @MichelleJohnson-gu3bz 3 роки тому +6

    This is from the Wings Album. The rift at the end is from another song in that album. I truly love this song as J-Hope acknowledges his mum for her sacrifices to the family so that he could eventually fly. Now he can hold her up and care for her. So beautiful 💜

  • @lavniyarana3796
    @lavniyarana3796 3 роки тому +16

    It's my one of the favorite song by Jhope 💗💗💗💗
    N I actually played for my mom on her birthday this time n she got so emotional with me ☺
    So this song has special place for me 💗💗💗💗
    Thank you Hobi for such a beautiful song 💗💗

  • @alyssabarroga6518
    @alyssabarroga6518 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you again for doing this reaction series! When I got into bts I never knew I’d have the chance to learn more about music composition, but they brought me to your channel and I just keep on learning new stuff with every video you put out. I love your analogy with the types of saxophone and which bts member they are, and also your eureka moment in the end when you realized they added another instrument to evoke nostalgia befitting the song’s lyrics and blending it well with the happy melody. I get goosebumps everytime I watch a video of his performance, especially that part where the music stops and he just raps his heart out. I find that most of Jhope’s songs in his mixtape “Hopeworld” have the similar vibe with MAMA, with the happy tune but insightful lyrics. Especially Daydream and Airplane. Thank you again, kudos to your channel!

  • @stardustkitty28
    @stardustkitty28 3 роки тому +4

    This song is so uniquely J-hope, isn't it? I can't think of any other song that would make me jump up and down while bawling 😢 I always look forward to your videos, Andrew! It's so cool to see you geeking out and explaining why in such a digestible manner, I find myself listening more closely to their songs and getting an even greater appreciation of their art 💗

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad! That's literally all I can ask for 💜

  • @luizathomaz3623
    @luizathomaz3623 3 роки тому +8

    the "feed the yt algorithm" bit always makes me happy!! love your videos

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +4

      Hahaha I always love finding those clips 😂 glad you like it!

  • @maruschka88
    @maruschka88 3 роки тому +5

    The ending feels not like an ending bc he is not done growing... he will always love his mom ....

  • @mollybrenna
    @mollybrenna 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve not yet been able to listen to a live performance of MAMA without getting goosebumps, especially at the end chorus. There’s just something about this song that makes me want to sob, laugh and hug my Mom all at the same time hahah.
    That’s not even including the actual track and Hobi’s singing, goshhh. I was so thrown the first time I heard this because I had no idea what to expect or what really was going on, but it will forever be a solid happy soul song for me.
    He’s just so emotive all across the board - whether it be rapping, dancing, singing. The versatility and artistry of this man is insane when you take a step back and look across their entire discography and I will forever hype him 🤣
    Brb, gotta text my Mom.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      Awww that's so nice! I agree this song is really special and he really seems to be extremely versatile

  • @amberpearce710
    @amberpearce710 3 роки тому +8

    This is one of my favorite songs especially from Jhope!!! Yay!! Loved the explanation for the saxophones.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much! I have to secretly teach everyone whenever I get the chance. Haha

    • @amberpearce710
      @amberpearce710 3 роки тому +2

      @@AndrewBergSax Jhope is definitely the sunshine in the group. From what I have learned he wanted the song to sound like his personality. I personally think it totally does.
      Can you please react to Jungkook’s cover to Falling. He just released it and it is on BangtanTV channel. It is so raw and beautiful!!!

  • @dhfvhdb20
    @dhfvhdb20 3 роки тому +3

    I love j-hope 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️😍

  • @deliaconny
    @deliaconny 3 роки тому +6

    I just noticed that with time I have started singing along to your theme tune which always plays over your title card 😀
    The "feed the YT algorithm" edit still gets me every time 🤣
    You being intriguied by the instrumentation and the music made me think of one of the members passing in front of J-Hope's studio and hearing "weird" noises. When they asked him what was going on he just said it was his new song (not this one, though) 🤣. So I think it's fair to say he loves to experiment with the music, play around, create sounds that one would not usually expect, and then somehow turn it into an extremely catchy song.
    Awwww, I loved you associating the ranges of the saxophones with members' ranges 😀
    looking in your face during the acapella bridge part, wow (and i wrote that down just seconds before you paused and talked about how emotional that was).
    OOOhhhh! your nostalgia association was very interesting! I didn't really connect that to the instrumentation before, but it makes a lot of sense, yes.
    I love it whenever the bad ("ghost" usually) is there to join them for live performances, they are amazing, yes 🤩
    🥕 CFA

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +3

      Hahaha that's awesome! I actually thought about changing the opening music intro, but I think it has definitely becomes part of the channel now! Haha
      I found the clip of him eating at least a month ago and have been saving it for this moment 😂
      Oh I love that he experiments with music! That's the only way we can progress forward musically. Everything is new and weird until it becomes the norm.
      The nostalgia thing was really cool to figure out! That was a fun "aha" moment. Haha
      And yes, Ghost is the best!

  • @hobi_squirrel_218
    @hobi_squirrel_218 3 роки тому +2

    I love my Jhope😭💜💜

  • @sarahomar7173
    @sarahomar7173 3 роки тому +5

    What a better way to come home after an exhausting day on your reaction. Thank you again for your reaction. Mama by Jhope have a special a spot in my heart since I can relate to his lyrics about his mom.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 😊 and I agree, this song is very special

  • @nevaladder
    @nevaladder 3 роки тому +6

    Love the impromptu sax lesson!

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      😀 I have to secretly teach everyone about music whenever I can 😂

  • @raspberrytaegi
    @raspberrytaegi 3 роки тому +4

    the comment about the nostalgic sound of the barisax was arguably the most insightful thing i've ever heard anyone say about MAMA, don't apologize for "talking too long" or anything haha
    MAMA is a masterpiece beyond explanation really. like you said, technically it's very unique and the raw emotions are incredible. hobi can have a very different style from yoongi but that term (raw) comes to mind with both this solo and "first love", don't you think? and the choir is incredible too

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      I completely agree about it sounding raw, especially the bridge. And I think before I edited it, I talked for 5+ minutes about the nostalgic bari sax section and stopped making sense... needless to say I cut it to remove my incoherent ramblings and only include the important parts 😅

    • @raspberrytaegi
      @raspberrytaegi 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewBergSax fair enough, you're the expert!

  • @leebonana
    @leebonana 3 роки тому +1

    i was so happy you praised the drummer! Ghost band often plays for BTS live performances and they freaking awesome!!

  • @RA-zr2fz
    @RA-zr2fz 3 роки тому +14

    This was great! Very cool to hear your thoughts on the arrangement, and explaining about brass instruments. I played a string instrument in orchestra but never got acquainted with brass instruments (what they all sound like). The more you know!

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +3

      Hahaha The More You Know, indeed! 😂 I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Bre4458
    @Bre4458 3 роки тому +3

    I love hearing you pick apart a song like this. It was great seeing which members you thought lined up to certain instruments and their ranges as well as your theory on why we subconsciously associate barrys with nostalgia! Not only do you point things like this out, but you also provide examples and visuals with the video and that really makes an impact. Don't worry about blurring the performance. I swear I've watched it so many times I don't even need to see the image to know what's happening haha.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked it 😊

  • @grace.aquino
    @grace.aquino 3 роки тому +9

    The more I listen to J-Hope, the more I like him.

  • @dhfvhdb20
    @dhfvhdb20 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you ❤️😍

  • @samanthajane631
    @samanthajane631 3 роки тому +8

    So glad it’s Mama! Such a beautiful song 🤗💜

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      I agree!! I'm really glad I got to hear it 😊

  • @savilapratynisa6051
    @savilapratynisa6051 3 роки тому +2

    His mom was there and she cried saw her precious son singing that song 🥺

  • @jaybey7940
    @jaybey7940 3 роки тому +9

    I love this song, so happy you've reacted to it 💜 love your work.

  • @userhhhecv
    @userhhhecv 3 роки тому +8

    all rappers can sing but i think jhope is the most skillful in singing. personally, i like suga's singing voice the most

  • @Grrness
    @Grrness 3 роки тому +2

    I feel like there's nothing that I can add so far (information wise) that hasn't already been stated so far, so I'll just say it's interesting to find out what you hear as a jazz musicians, you always have deeper understanding of what you're listening to while I'm just thinking a basic "this sounds good" x')
    Edit : You saying he has playful rapping is so accurate, we often relate it to his dancing because he really does rap like he dances 💜
    Edit 2 : When you're talking about the songs combination of elements it just made me think of Hobi himself, he can be incredibly focused and stern while the next second being the sunshine to make everyone smile and laugh, even smiling through his own tears. Even still a lot of people see him at face value as the joker of the group, but he has so much more to him. 💜

  • @bf9369
    @bf9369 3 роки тому +3

    Cool reaction, would love to see u react to more of j-hope's songs

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      I absolutely will be!

    • @elina786
      @elina786 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax just dance, outro ego, boy meet evil, blue side, 1 verse, airplane, baseline, hangsang, piece of peace, hope world and chicken noodle soup, he's so versatile!

  • @pink_disaster8330
    @pink_disaster8330 3 роки тому +2

    wow I love your analysis on how the sax and tape recorder etc creates nostalgia

  • @ParallaxHearts
    @ParallaxHearts 3 роки тому +3

    It's a combination of hip hop and ragtime/swing, I think? That's the nostalgic vibe I'm getting. Also the intro/chorus makes a great ringtone, lol

  • @izabelabuckowska9201
    @izabelabuckowska9201 3 роки тому +5

    My Hobi

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, this performance really has it all! I'm really glad I got to see it! And thanks for another recommendation for that song!

  • @why_melli
    @why_melli 3 роки тому +3

    i adore hobi 🥺

  • @alnilamorionis5994
    @alnilamorionis5994 3 роки тому +3

    This is such a sweet song, it's hard not to get emotional even though it's so upbeat. He's telling his mom that he appreciates what she did for him so that he could pursue his dream and that now she can lean on him/he can take care of her.
    Thank you for the explanation on the instrumentation, it's really cool how BTS is not afraid to try stuff, I find. And Hobi is a hidden weapon when it comes to vocals. Those ad-libs in the live versions were no joke.
    I did find this video while I was looking up live versions in anticipation and now I'm never going to see a performance of Mama without imagining Jin doing the choreo under the stage while he waits for his turn (his song "Awake" was next in the set). He's too cute.
    ua-cam.com/video/lq1uQajhHc4/v-deo.html

  • @SpiffyBlueness
    @SpiffyBlueness 3 роки тому +2

    ah, I love this song. Very electroswing.

  • @anninaninana1070
    @anninaninana1070 3 роки тому +2

    I loved your comparison of the instruments with the tannies voices to explain the tonal (?) differences

  • @persialionheart
    @persialionheart 3 роки тому +3

    Jhope's whole character story (not in real life) in the BTS universe is about how he was abandoned by his mother with nothing but a snickers bar (which is why he is surrounded by snickers in the fake love mv. The snickers represents his last hope) and because of that, he lives in an orphanage for about ten years. He was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome which means he fakes sickness for attention and in the short film for MAMA we see that when he takes his medication, the song is being played in the background whilst he sees a bunch of colours, showing all he wants is his mother to recognise him and give him attention (which kind of juxtaposes why he actually wrote the song for his mom in real life). You're right that it's supposed to have a nostalgic feel. His character is trying to remember the feeling of a mother and the feeling that he lost 10 years ago whilst in real life he is remembering the support that his mother gave him all his life.
    I just wanted to put this here because every member has a certain character that they play in the BTS universe and I think Jhope's character is just so interesting.

  • @EaginFoodie
    @EaginFoodie 3 роки тому +8

    Talking about Bari giving those nostalgic feels. Meanwhile I'm having nostalgia simply for the Bari having not gotten the chance to play one in 9 years 😫

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      I LOVE playing the bari! I played it a lot in high school, but only a few times since 🙁

    • @EaginFoodie
      @EaginFoodie 3 роки тому +2

      @@AndrewBergSax I played it in jazz and concert band in middle/high school, and I still have my alto from marching band, but the bari belonged to the school 😞 love your reactions and analysis btw!

  • @DuDu-cl5iu
    @DuDu-cl5iu 3 роки тому +2

    I think you will like 'spring day', 'louder than bombs', 'outro:tear', 'love yourself:Answer'

  • @SEzzz53
    @SEzzz53 3 роки тому +2

    Woah! Super interesting insight about the instrumentation and nostalgia!! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain it so well.

  • @Bonusdoc
    @Bonusdoc 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the instrumental breakdown! It was really informative. Learned a lot about choosing the right instrument to evoke the right feelings in a song

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! That's exactly what I was going for!

  • @MariaClara_x
    @MariaClara_x 3 роки тому +4

    MAMA IS AWESOME!!!

  • @mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838
    @mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838 3 роки тому +3

    Its my Hobiiiiiii😁💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💯
    You forgot Suga. He's a baritone too but has sang in a higher register even. Don't forget him🙏😍

  • @shivangiagrawal2665
    @shivangiagrawal2665 3 роки тому +4

    You can't not love Hobi! He is the literal embodiment of Hope.
    Even if you think you're too cool and edgy to like someone so happy all the time, he will make you fall for him. No one has ever survived J-hope, not even our Savage Suga. 😅
    I'd be blessed to have even 5% of his personality, let alone talents. We need people like him, especially when so many young folks veer towards things having dark and edgy feel to it.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      That's so amazing! He really does always seem to be happy whenever I see videos of him 💜

    • @elina786
      @elina786 3 роки тому +1

      He's our hope, our angel..our sunshine.. always makes us want to smile everytime we see him smile and he radiates positive energy to everyone around him😍

  • @stace.G
    @stace.G 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for reacting to BTS :)

  • @shannonnevermindgirl2479
    @shannonnevermindgirl2479 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!! Interesting as always! Appreciate you!

  • @Caroline-uh4sw
    @Caroline-uh4sw 3 роки тому +4

    What an amazing reaction

  • @lizzysmom8899
    @lizzysmom8899 3 роки тому +2

    What always blows my mind is that Hobi joined BTS as a dancer who could sing. No real rap experience and NO music production experience. (As of a couple of years ago, he could not read a score.) So, to see what he has been able to create and perform is even more impressive. He has a really nice voice, and does a lot of backing vocals as well. So talented and hard working.

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      That's amazing! I love learning more about them and their processes. Hearing solo songs makes me understand them better as people too, I think

  • @FoOodi-moh
    @FoOodi-moh 3 роки тому +2

    Jhopes voice is unique

  • @warda9369
    @warda9369 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Andrew 💜
    Waiting your reaction for ( dis-ease) & ( 13430)

  • @DanielleMDM93
    @DanielleMDM93 3 роки тому +2

    Loved this reaction, thank you so much Andrew!! JHope is such an incredible performer! 💜
    The band that plays with BTS are called Ghost and the drummer is named Khan, another reaction channel called Waleska Herrera interviewed Khan. if you're interested, I'll leave a link to that video below.
    ua-cam.com/video/lRRlRx59HwY/v-deo.html

  • @broadykim2312
    @broadykim2312 3 роки тому +2

    타지 means not strange place it means out of state or far away so j hope’mom went to work far away from home so she can not commute from home to work that is the meaning of 타지 how come nobody correct this wrong translation for this long years

  • @SingaJay
    @SingaJay 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the reaction, interesting as always! Hobi is such a wonderful young man, he makes you want to smile just looking at him so his music reflects his character. Love them all.
    Now, I've just found or re-listened to an interesting one, this one has weird musical arrangements which I thought right up your alley. Almost makes me feel uncomfortable, but that might have been the intention when you look at the lyrics. Unfortunately Doolset doesn't seem to have the proper lyrics so its a colour coded video. I'm sure one of the lines should read 'I remember' not 'I rewind' but I could be wrong. It's one of their earlier ones from Dark & Wild era so thought of you to help make sense to what I'm listening to! Here's the link:
    Outo: Does that make sense? ua-cam.com/video/s8OlJqD6Xno/v-deo.html
    Looking forward to this one!

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the recommendation! 😀 I'm really curious now!

  • @mhecyeuh3080
    @mhecyeuh3080 3 роки тому

    You may check also their Spine Breaker MV where all the members made this MV while they were in their hotel room in Chile. The making was so much fun as you can see them enjoying their stuff and just having fun. The song is about social issues. I also included the link for the explanation of the song. Please check on the links below.
    Spine Breaker MV
    ua-cam.com/video/36C6kO5lY7Q/v-deo.html
    Spine Breaker (MV making)
    ua-cam.com/video/o2wHJr0NrT4/v-deo.html
    Spine Breaker (explained)
    ua-cam.com/video/5LO7p4CLTSs/v-deo.html

  • @yumi3595
    @yumi3595 3 роки тому +5

    the producers of this song is pdogg and primary. suga is the only member which i can guarantee that all the solo songs are produced and written by him. i think only a little wasn't self produced but still he wrote the melody and lyrics. Yoongi is a true artist who can create his own sound and style from his songs

    • @dinadanefari3283
      @dinadanefari3283 3 роки тому +1

      j-hope is a real artist too. suga doesn't produce everything...

    • @yumi3595
      @yumi3595 3 роки тому +1

      @@dinadanefari3283 not saying anything like that on my tweet. and i said almost every solo songs of him was produced by himself

  • @candidcandice3652
    @candidcandice3652 3 роки тому +2

    hi ur a jazz musician, i recommend u to watch and review Gary Valenciano (Phil artist) cover of SPAIN on wish bus. this is sooo epic and i know u will enjoy it. thanks for watching BTS MAMA. i stan j-hope

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the recommendation! Spain is easily one of my favorite modern jazz songs, but I don't think I've ever heard of Gary! This should be exciting 😀

  • @oliviacooley1195
    @oliviacooley1195 3 роки тому +3

    I really want you to listen to Begin by JK
    Seesaw by Suga
    Shadow by Suga

  • @bonchaemanchae
    @bonchaemanchae 3 роки тому +3

    React to BTS Suga - Shadow. Thank you!!

  • @marinal.
    @marinal. 3 роки тому +2

    FYI we got new song today. Pls add this to your list. ty. Falling (Original Song: Harry Styles) by JK of BTS
    Also, BTS JUNGKOOK & RM - FOOLS (Original Ver.) Eng cover. I heard it recently and loved it. I was not aware they did a unit song together. =0)
    Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. I am not surprised at all my your comments. Lol. Hobi is known for all the things u said. =0p Ty for the link I don't think I saw this performance. Reaction vids keep distracting me from hearing all their songs. But I am having fun. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💜

  • @sonut7675
    @sonut7675 3 роки тому +1

    To know more of V's voice u should also listen to Stigma, I don't know if u did already

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +2

      I haven't yet, but it's on my list! 😀

  • @erinlinn7497
    @erinlinn7497 3 роки тому +5

    Up-tempo, happy sounding song. Devastating lyrics. Welcome to j-hope lol.

  • @elenaastachova8228
    @elenaastachova8228 3 роки тому +1

    Have you heard SUGA's remix of My Universe?

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      I have! I listened to it on my own. I really liked it! It's hard to say if it's "better" than the original only because it feels like a remix and not an original, if that makes sense. That being said, I enjoyed it!

    • @elenaastachova8228
      @elenaastachova8228 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewBergSax glad you liked it! Both version are amazing

  • @BtsyearJK2025
    @BtsyearJK2025 3 роки тому +1

    One of my fav jhope solos
    Please react to jungkook cover of falling by harry styles he just dropped if today

    • @AndrewBergSax
      @AndrewBergSax  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I'll have to check it out 😀

  • @秘密-f6c
    @秘密-f6c 3 роки тому

    I really recommend u this amazing song "WAYO" BY TREASURE 🎶🖤🥺

  • @snehachaudhari4921
    @snehachaudhari4921 3 роки тому +1

    Please please please give reaction on Jungkook's cover song 'falling' (originally by Harry styles). Waiting for it.