He has a unique sound, but it is universal. I am a white dude who grew up in rural Alabama, and I used to listen to this stuff in the early 2000's and feel hopeful about life.
That dreamy futuristic sound is claimed to be a Roland Jupiter 8v synthesizer. Trevor Horn produced the song. The primary patch/preset is said t be an organ. The preset is probably played by a sequencer. The notes might use a midi gate, not played manually, and that open/close 'wah' sound is an LFO modulation on the synths filter cutoff. Delay FX processing is used too. Trevor Horn might of been influenced by The Who's ' Wont Get Fooled Again, 20 years previous. Listen to that songs intro and compare the 2.
Those are my jams. I was not even born, not even thought of when Seal dominated the charts. His music is so beautiful and magical and he along with Sade have become my favorite artists of all time.
your spacey sound is a guitar with heavy echo and reverb as well as a wah pedal used as effects. Its a simple chord progression (4 ascending chords, repeated) layered with effects. Expansive is a great word to describe it, like eternity opening up to you....
I get what you mean with spacey as in that the music has lots of space and depth, it occupies a vast room sonically. That is a trademark feature of producer Trevor Horn and his work with Seal was Horn at his pinnacle. For an earlier example of that sound check out the song Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood or Slave To Rhythm by Grace Jones.
That dude does NOT get the kind of credit he deserves for making some of the best shit in the last 30 years!!! Its a cool ass style. It can't be taught. Its all HIS. He's fucking and/or married to Heidi Klum and hangs out at fashion shows and gets more credit now for being a "fashionista".... But THAT dude makes GREAT MUSIC!!!
My absolute favourite Seal song. It's the soundscape he creates for this song that just amazes me. that spacey rythm that underscores this song, which I can never quite put my finger on. I wish I knew how it's made. It's what always draws me in whenever I hear "Crazy."
Great choice! Seal is phenomenal at his craft. He has such a great voice and a charismatic vibe in concert. This is great to hear again.🔥🔥🔥🎶👍😎-Patricia
He had a band bro. Guitars and keyboards 🎹 make all the sounds all the music. Not like today they make McDonald’s music. This is pure 90s music bro all instruments my dude.
Hi Adamski was named after the first ufo abductee, so this explains the spacy influences in this beautiful song. It is certainly inspired from "above". I like the way you comment on things.
Seal is always awesome. I'm convinced his "Kiss From A Rose" was supposed to be in that Robin Hood movie from the same time, but something political got in the way. Gorgeous song.
Everything Seal does is amazing. I love his song Don't Cry. Roachford is another amazing band, a lot of great songs but I'm going to suggest Lay Your Love On Me. Beautiful song, do yourself a favour😁😁😁😁😁
Waaaaaay back in 1992 I bought his VHS tape of music videos and it had this stellar acoustic 6-song performance on it, which I transfered to cassette tape by hooking my VCR up to my stereo. Kids today have no idea. Thankfully the whole thing is available to watch over here, and it still holds up, in my opinion: th-cam.com/play/PL2fkjGm-S1m91usyjRwdUimtRxcyw9ib1.html
2:44 Hahaha, that was cute. ^_^ Spacey is a good word for it. They're like beautiful sounds that aren't "natural," so it's like hearing noises from space or another world. Love this song.
an excellent song, thank you for your reaction.. i highly recommend to personally listen to the full, original (album) version clocking in at almost 6 minutes (off the top o'my head)!
That production was amazing! And a great song as well. Always loved it. It's one of "those" songs in mainstream that goes beyond mainstream. (it's a synthesizer sequence with heavy echo effect I think)
If you’d like to see how “spacey” is achieved, then check out a video by Rick Beato that explains why “Kiss from a Rose” is a great song. All instruments and production. That scratchy/whah sound is actually a guitar with effects. You actually hear it with Jimi Hendrix.
My favorite Seal song is one he does on Santanas' Supernatural album called You Are My Kind, but his voice hits the sweet spot in this one too. I think the sound you're referring to is synth.
Adamski's(ft.Seals)- Killer...then not long after that release his solo album was released SEAL...well produced by the legend that is...Trevor Horn aka BIGGLES aka.....1st ever Video to be shown on MTv (Video Killed The Radio Star) Trevor was cutting edge...so those noises & sounds....ain't from SEAL.(although he sounded & looked cool AF)..Thank Trevor for this & a whole lot more people..Album was No.1 for ages....HMV & Virgin & Probe record shops etc etc
It's a keyboard - synth. Used to really love this song when it came out. I was quite surprised at the time to see the colour of the singer, because the spaciness you mentioned seemed to be more typical of white people music. Once I found out, it really seemed to fit. You should look at the song he did with Adamski too, called Killer: th-cam.com/video/vtENRzTV__8/w-d-xo.html
My God HIS VOICE!!!!! 30 years ago this song came out. Unbelievable. What an amazing amazing track, definitely stands the test of time for me!
Yes, it does!!!: His voice is as smooth as butter!!!
We need more reactions to this guy! Man, that entire first album is a banger..
Yes it was
This song is 🔥
Nobody can deny it. The beat in this song is amazing.
He has a unique sound, but it is universal. I am a white dude who grew up in rural Alabama, and I used to listen to this stuff in the early 2000's and feel hopeful about life.
The acoustic also kicks ass. A good song can be played with any arrangement and be good. Perfect.
That dreamy futuristic sound is claimed to be a Roland Jupiter 8v synthesizer. Trevor Horn produced the song. The primary patch/preset is said t be an organ. The preset is probably played by a sequencer. The notes might use a midi gate, not played manually, and that open/close 'wah' sound is an LFO modulation on the synths filter cutoff. Delay FX processing is used too. Trevor Horn might of been influenced by The Who's ' Wont Get Fooled Again, 20 years previous. Listen to that songs intro and compare the 2.
“Deep Water” and “Whirlpool” if you’re interested in Seal’s freakish harmony that made him a phenom in ‘91.
Those are my jams. I was not even born, not even thought of when Seal dominated the charts. His music is so beautiful and magical and he along with Sade have become my favorite artists of all time.
this whole album is me, my senior year in high school.....
@@jasonmgomez So true. HUGE.
your spacey sound is a guitar with heavy echo and reverb as well as a wah pedal used as effects. Its a simple chord progression (4 ascending chords, repeated) layered with effects. Expansive is a great word to describe it, like eternity opening up to you....
Synths are complimenting it too. Lots of layers.
Keys with phased reverb. Trevor Horn produced. I love this album!
Yes Seal, another great song is Kiss From a Rose.
Seal's a good soul. Love this track!
I get what you mean with spacey as in that the music has lots of space and depth, it occupies a vast room sonically. That is a trademark feature of producer Trevor Horn and his work with Seal was Horn at his pinnacle. For an earlier example of that sound check out the song Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood or Slave To Rhythm by Grace Jones.
That nuah nah nuah sound and all the production is William Orbit. Full stop.
So glad you love this classic, awesome song.
Great reaction…Seal is f’n amazing
Kudos to the requester! I’ve always loved this song. Haven’t heard it in a long time. Adding it to the play list. Thank you. Great reaction Teez!
My favourite singer voice as smooth as silk beautiful
That dude does NOT get the kind of credit he deserves for making some of the best shit in the last 30 years!!!
Its a cool ass style. It can't be taught. Its all HIS.
He's fucking and/or married to Heidi Klum and hangs out at fashion shows and gets more credit now for being a "fashionista"....
But THAT dude makes GREAT MUSIC!!!
*2024* here: they're divorced.
Seal 1996 is still on heavy rotation in my collection since.... well...1996!
That dude has a DEEP catalog... and damned near everything is amazing!
My absolute favourite Seal song. It's the soundscape he creates for this song that just amazes me. that spacey rythm that underscores this song, which I can never quite put my finger on. I wish I knew how it's made. It's what always draws me in whenever I hear "Crazy."
I met my husband when I first heard of this amazing song!
Great choice! Seal is phenomenal at his craft. He has such a great voice and a charismatic vibe in concert. This is great to hear again.🔥🔥🔥🎶👍😎-Patricia
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This is timeless. Iit has such a deep meaning. The music/vocals are haunting.
Truly... this song showed me I wasn't alone. 💯
You just heard the best song you ever heard
He had a band bro. Guitars and keyboards 🎹 make all the sounds all the music. Not like today they make McDonald’s music. This is pure 90s music bro all instruments my dude.
The rhythm that you're asking about is an electric guitar. It's a funky strumming pattern.
from my fave album of 1991
Hi Adamski was named after the first ufo abductee, so this explains the spacy influences in this beautiful song. It is certainly inspired from "above". I like the way you comment on things.
Seal is always awesome. I'm convinced his "Kiss From A Rose" was supposed to be in that Robin Hood movie from the same time, but something political got in the way. Gorgeous song.
Went to Batman Returns instead!
Everything Seal does is amazing.
I love his song Don't Cry.
Roachford is another amazing band, a lot of great songs but I'm going to suggest Lay Your Love On Me. Beautiful song, do yourself a favour😁😁😁😁😁
First time I heard this song he was performing this on the Victoria's Secret fashion show. Been hooked ever since.
A Classic !
Waaaaaay back in 1992 I bought his VHS tape of music videos and it had this stellar acoustic 6-song performance on it, which I transfered to cassette tape by hooking my VCR up to my stereo. Kids today have no idea. Thankfully the whole thing is available to watch over here, and it still holds up, in my opinion: th-cam.com/play/PL2fkjGm-S1m91usyjRwdUimtRxcyw9ib1.html
2:44 Hahaha, that was cute. ^_^
Spacey is a good word for it. They're like beautiful sounds that aren't "natural," so it's like hearing noises from space or another world. Love this song.
A bit surprised that you hadn't heard this one. Seal is a badass. (The uncut LP version is better)
He had amazing hair for this video, and those shots of him with the guitar are awesome.
One of my favorite songs. Thank you so much for reacting I like your style😊
I had this album, always liked it. This is a great track. 'Spacey' = Atmospheric.
I've been digging this album since the early 90's! Future Love Paradise is another gem off this album, IMO.
haven't heard this for ages forgotten how much I love it
Ahhhh, the music of my youth
They are SYNTHS as in synthesizers -Trevor Horn, producer, is a wiz - also Bryan Eno is a trailbalzer of the synths.
oh man, another fun one that i haven't thought of in forever!!! thx to you and the requester!
In a world full of people only some want to fly, isn't that crazy?
Great song and great artist! For so long when this song came out I listened to it over and over again!
an excellent song, thank you for your reaction.. i highly recommend to personally listen to the full, original (album) version clocking in at almost 6 minutes (off the top o'my head)!
That production was amazing! And a great song as well. Always loved it. It's one of "those" songs in mainstream that goes beyond mainstream. (it's a synthesizer sequence with heavy echo effect I think)
If you’d like to see how “spacey” is achieved, then check out a video by Rick Beato that explains why “Kiss from a Rose” is a great song. All instruments and production. That scratchy/whah sound is actually a guitar with effects. You actually hear it with Jimi Hendrix.
Another song by Seal that is amazing is "prayer for the dying"
definitely a lot of sequenced synthesizer popping and gurgling in the background. there’s some wah wah guitar in there too giving it some funk.
My favorite Seal song is one he does on Santanas' Supernatural album called You Are My Kind, but his voice hits the sweet spot in this one too. I think the sound you're referring to is synth.
Thanks for reacting to this song. Everyone else reacts to his "Kiss From A Rose", when this is way, way better.
Talentueux Seal.
Christine, you rock. Seal wow, 🔥🔥💯💯
If you want a description of Spacey, ask Kevin.
One of those songs where you get in the car, roll the windows down, turn the volume up, and drive drive drive.
Stoner pop, that's what I call it, this man's music is amazing
Great reaction. Most ppl just watch Kiss From a Rose - as if that's Seal's only song.
Lol forreal and he has so many much better jams!
@@londonmmc Ikr i once spent a whole week singing Waiting for You lol (pls listen to it if u haven't it's such a bop XD)
I think the word you were looking for is "Groove". Great song, great reaction.
Hey Teez..Seal And Terence Trent Derby..Two Huge Influences On UK Music Scene..Two Top Vocalists, Performer's And Writers..🇬🇧
Another gem from this same album is Future Love Paradise.
You were probably referring to ambient music by 'spacey'.
so much more amazing Seal for you to react to!
1991...wtf. Had no idea this was that long ago.
You should also now do Gnarls Barkley's song Crazy and compare them.
Adamski's(ft.Seals)- Killer...then not long after that release his solo album was released SEAL...well produced by the legend that is...Trevor Horn aka BIGGLES aka.....1st ever Video to be shown on MTv (Video Killed The Radio Star) Trevor was cutting edge...so those noises & sounds....ain't from SEAL.(although he sounded & looked cool AF)..Thank Trevor for this & a whole lot more people..Album was No.1 for ages....HMV & Virgin & Probe record shops etc etc
Explain Spacey???.. Still Makes Me Roar With Laughter..Oh Teez..Classic BANGER..With Giggles..Nuff Said 🇬🇧
You should check out Killer by Adamski and Seal. It was a huge hit in 1990. That song was ahead of its time
I hear a bass guitar, rhythm guitar, and keys. Oh yeah, some drums too
Hey bro, you might want to try out PM Dawn 90s Rap, soul, club scene with the title "Set adrift on memory bliss", (the whole album is great).
Great song!💙💙🙌🙌
I love Alanis Morissette cover of this! 💜
The genre is “SEAL”.
If you like spacey type vibe ... "Closer" by Ne-Yo ... holy shit, you'll play it over and over and over and over.
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Pause as much as you need to to keep the videos up!
SYNTH POP
Review Shanice "I Love Your Smile"
Should react to his video for Prayer for the Dying
A Flock of Seagulls is spacey melodica ... so is Luscious Jackson ...
I think it's a keyboard on a computer it might be a guitar with it to!
80's
You should check out Mushroomhead - crazy (seal cover) its dope.
So pretty from back in the day...
In this case I’m going till say that spacey = reverb both with the synths and guitar
"Spacey" Think you mean ambient sounds. That's what we call them. ;)
My vote is for aliens
So glad you reacted to this song!
Can you please react to Adamski - Killer (vocals by Seal)
He has done it ! 😊 👌
@@CA5124 Thanks! I just watched it :)
@@Irisnietnodiggg99 😊 😎👌
It's a keyboard - synth. Used to really love this song when it came out. I was quite surprised at the time to see the colour of the singer, because the spaciness you mentioned seemed to be more typical of white people music. Once I found out, it really seemed to fit.
You should look at the song he did with Adamski too, called Killer:
th-cam.com/video/vtENRzTV__8/w-d-xo.html
Yes he already done that one 😊👌
The sound is a keyboard
Its a synthesizer
like techno dusted.
The word is subliminal or ethereal.....
You really stopped at all the beat drops…
WORST. PAUSES. IN. THE. HISTORY. OF. REACTION. VIDEOS...
LITERALLY.