Frank Ocean - Musical Identity
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- A look at Frank Ocean's method of lyrical storytelling.
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Music:
Frank Ocean -
We All Try (Instrumental)
Futura Free
Nikes (Instrumental)
Solo
“Frank disappeared four years between projects to actually live a life, then tell us about it.” Fuck me thats good.
SoundsOfTheCity I read this as he said it..
"4 years between projects" I see where kaptain got the inspiration for his upload schedual
😂😂😂😂😂
You ain't kidding
Frank Ocean's Self Control genuinely nearly made me cry. That track is beautiful.
which album is that track on??
The Neon Director Blonde! It's either the 6th or 7th track on the album, I can't quite remember which.
2 yrs later and i still agree to this comment
2 years late to the party but I had a dream where Frank Ocean preformed Self Control at a concert and I remember very distinctly that I started to break down and cry because of how beautiful it is lmao
Roll The Credits facts
this is one of the most beautiful videos i've watched on youtube.
yes exactly
you put me on and i love you just a tiny bit more for this i literally just came here from your vid. you're a gem just like frank 🙃
Im one of the last ppl to watch this before it hits a million
me too
Fantastic job, your editing always amazes me too
TheThirdPew whose mans is this with a verified checkmark
More videos please
+kaptainkristian what is your opinion on nujabes?
If I may ask, do you use After Effects to edit these?
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Blonde and channel orange are masterpieces and should be put in museums
Corn Bread same with Nostalgia, Ultra
Zion Whitmire truuuu
Corn Bread and also Endless
g u n n e r endless is disgustingly underrated. maybe that’s because it’s not available on spotify or itunes
Jude Nelson blonde completely over shadowed it. to me they are equal
Such a beautiful interpretation of Frank Ocean. Cannot even imagine how long this video would've taken to make. Thank you for your work.
wow, you could screenshot any frame of this video and use it as a wallpaper.
U everywhere ^^
Kaptain Kristian, real proof that TH-cam can be an art form
Thanks
Gumter Faustino *real proof
You've seemed to capture Frank's image so clearly, and its shocking because he's a hard person to capture(imo). You're very talented with this, and this is literally my first video watching you. Amazing job. Love what you did with the spiraling endless edit lol, simple but clever.
Kaptain Kristian has an incredible ability to make me invested in a person or subject that I previously didn't know or care about.
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Go on spotify and find the Podcast called Dissect. That guys literally goes so deep into details on artists albums it will make you completely rethink the way you listen to music, interpret it, and really fall in love with the artists he talks on. the most recent season is on Frank Ocean
Music: ‘photographs of something you can never see’
Such a cool way of explaining music
never listened to Frank Ocean, guess here i go
thanks for always providing us with awesome content and dope video making
so? how was it
Fr did you listen
your visual edits are amazing. one day you should just give an overview of how you do it and your set up.
iBEENART you can’t really teach the creativity he’s using here. You can try to imitate effects but what separates him apart are his choices.
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Frank Ocean is the one of the most influential artists of this decade. You can hear Channel Orange in every mainstream hip hop album since 2012.
Definitely a huge overstatement.
Richard Deubler I realized "think about you" was played back in 2012 in the radio
What are you talking about dude
The Source because what he's doing isn't hip hop anymore. His releases are neo-soul/alt-rnb in their core, with slices of rap and hip-hop vibes. His voice is too good to settle for hip hop only.
Richard Deubler yes
0:10 (LEFT to RIGHT):
★ by David Bowie
Awaken, My Love! by Childish Gambino
The Life of Pablo by Kanye West
Coloring Book by Chance The Rapper
A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead
Bottomless Pit by Death Grips.
Jose A. Mendoza-Huijon Just looking for that in the entire comment section! love u bro!
Jose A. Mendoza-Huijon Thanks a bunch
Lemonade wasn't there
Amazing artist. So happy you chose him. Can you PLEASE do a video on kid cudi. He's such an important artist. Through mental illness and struggles with life.
As I was watching this I was thinking the same thing.
UncommonSituations
this is all I want
UncommonSituations I'd do a video on MF DOOM. That is surely a video you'll be enterteined with
Yeah MF DOOM is a great artist as well I would even suggest immortal technique for him to introduce to people but idk
UncommonSituations kid cudi is trash
This video changed my life. Blonde opened up a whole new world of music for me and now it means so much. if it wasn't for this, I would've never listened to it. Thanks, kaptain.
Saw this video when it came out and decided to give Frank a listen. I’ve played Blond and Channel Orange hundreds of times since then. Thanks. Miss your videos. Hope you’re doin well bruh.
Didn't expect to see you here 👋
1:26 I actually really like how Odd Future as a collective do this. Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean particularly do this very well. Frank Ocean shows cars not as a status symbol, but as a conduit for storytelling, as he views them as places to share private, intimate moments. Tyler, the Creator, set up a narrative in his music. As a person, he has mentioned countless times before that he very much dislikes the clout aspect of fashion and jewelry, stating many times that he doesn't like to buy expensive jewelry or designer brands like Supreme. However, on some of his work, he contradicts this by mentioning expensive cars that he owns. And every time he does this, he makes it clear that there's something else to it. On Flower Boy, he kind of hints at using cars as a sort of escape or to fill a hole in his life. Almost every time he mentions boredom or loneliness, he pairs it with a mention of a car or of driving. He uses this as symbolism. He's trying to say that he doesn't actually find cars all that much of a status symbol, but he uses them as a tool to escape his loneliness or boredom.
This really is one of the nicest videos on yt ever.
A beautiful and so true interpretation of Frank Ocean.
You're videos calm down my headaches and I can't thank you enough. I enjoy your videos and hope to see more soon.
Bro the way you narrate these videos are fucking incredible. The fact that the length is such a short amount of time yet compacted with such an easy understandingly vast amount of information makes this kind of shit unbeatable. The edits on these are really fun to look at as well. Good fucking work.
I have no idea how you edited 95% of the visuals for this, but it's beautiful and inspiring... as always. Also you have a perfect voice for video essays. Nothing but praise for you Kristian, you're quickly becoming my favourite TH-camr.
I'm beyond happy that you used Tyler's song "Hey, You" as your outro. That, the clean information, and the visuals just earned you a new subscriber.
You make the best video essays on youtube. Period.
I'm a big fan of Frank, so I'm glad I stumbled on this video through my recommendations. S/O to your good taste, editing skills, and your existence, always enjoy meeting Frank fans, earned a subscribe!
Eyy, I see that Bottomless Pit at the beginning of your video. Do a video about Death Grips!
+1
I'd love it if he shouts throughout the whole video instead of using his usual relaxing tone.
8bitdiedie replace the opening music sample with MC Ride's mangled screams.
kaptainkristian is noided.
But they upload trash
Perfect depiction of every aspect of why I LOVE this ARTIST! Thank you! From one fan to another VERY well done Sir!
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Generic comment replying to a generic comment about how good the editing is.
Sir Josh thanks man. your comment means the world to me. When you put yourself out there, you never know how people react, but your comment restored my faith in all yhat. Have a good one!
Jordy Baby I wonder what software he uses to make these awesome videos
"we all try" in the background makes this video even better. i'm so proud to say i follow frank's music and will never get over "nostalgia, ultra" and how good it is. it's the first album i've ever listened to that i can't skip a single song because every song in that mixtape is unique and beautiful. frank really puts a lot of work in his albums, and it's all worth it. thank you for this video
In 2 years can we get a kaptainkrstian on kaptainkristian? i mean shit. you good. editing skills on godmode
This is just honestly the highest quality video essay channels out there. Thank you for your work. It is amazing
Blonde is a good album but Channel Orange is better. Imo one of the greatest RnB albums of all time.
well Blonde is more of a singer/songwriter album anyways, and certainly more than "good" imo.
I would probably agree that cO is a more round and complete work, but Blonde is still more exciting I think
my favorite remains Nostalgia, ULTRA. though
Yeah; 'Nostalgia, ULTRA' has one of the most cohesive themes in an album ever.
I personally think that Nostalgia, Ultra is a little overrated. Just my personal opinion. I think Blonde is better than Channel Orange but I can see why someone would like Channel Orange better. One way I like to think of it is Blonde is to Channel Orange what Aquemini is to ATLiens or what To Pimp A Butterfly is to Good Kid MAAD City
channel orange will forever be my favorite album of all time. the melodies and lyrics seem so emotional to me and its one of the albums i've listened to that every song is a good song. no interludes, or skits. i love it
I'm the total opposite I love Blond(e) but I can only get into "Golden Girl" & "Super Rich Kids" off of Channel Orange, I respect your opinion but totally disagree.
wanted to give you feedback, cause it’s half of the video and it has already caught me.
i just loved the way you took us on this journey, presenting frank’s genius from the distance and slowly bringing it towards us. it felt like i was in that car alone, walking through that tunnel, wow man! beautiful
Fuck , thought this was a Frank Ocean song called Musical Identity.
Yusuf Zulfi LMAO i know you felt hurt bro hahaha oh man
THATS THE WAY EVERY DAY GOES EVERY TIME WE HAVE NO CONTROL IF THE SKY IS PINK AND WHITE IF THE GROUND IS BLACK AND YELLOW
well well well, my day wasnt going that well but alas, kaptainkristain has posted another masterpiece
that graphic you made for endless was so perfect for this video. The influence is pretty obvious but just slightly masked. Stair shape, but also a loop, endless, repetition, etc. Damn. video editing = story telling.
Nostalgia ultra is the greatest mixtape of all time. Argue with me
Days before the Rodeo...I mean that coulda been an actual album lol
The Neon Director i say rodeo is better but dbr is great too
well yeah thats a full on album right there. What did ya think about Scotts latest album?
The Neon Director it was my least favorite. I mean songs like Goosebumps and Pick up the phone are just magical but it there can never be another 90210 and Oh My Dis Side.
Yoooo Acid Rap and Coloring Book want some words with you bruh
Listened to the full album after watching this video. Have to say, it's fantastic. I love the way it blends chillout-ish vibes with hip-hop. Great stuff.
2016 was a great year for music
*shows the life of pablo
He kept Life of Pablo, but excluded Lemonade (hands down Beyonce's best work). For shame.
YOU miss the old Kanye, straight from the Go Kanye
Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye
YOU hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye
The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
YOU miss the sweet Kanye, chop up the beats Kanye
YOU gotta say, at that time I'd like to meet Kanye
See, YOU invented Kanye, it wasn't any Kanyes
And now YOU look and look around and there's so many Kanyes
YOU used to love Kanye, YOU used to love Kanye
YOU even had the pink polo, YOU thought YOU was Kanye
What if Kanye made a song about Kanye
Called "YOU Miss The Old Kanye"? Man, that'd be so Kanye
That's all it was Kanye, we still love Kanye
And YOU love you like Kanye loves Kanye
LastSon but that's his opinion tho
TLOP is a very good album
Life of Pablo is a fantastic album, id put money on it that youve never even listened to it, you just mindlessly hate him because "DAE HE DATES KARDASHIAN DAE! HE ANNOYING IN PUBLIC~!"!!"
Nikes is truly an under appreciated song. There's something cinematic about it, not to mention it's my favorite music video that I've ever seen. It's such an honest depiction of the life and interests of this generation. There's something subtly psychedelic about it, and it's not even my favorite song on the album.
You're the best visual essayist ever. The love and care put into these is astounding. We miss you.
Beautifully edited.
Two videos in a week? Thanks Kristian!
This is probably the best written and edited vídeo I've seen in a long time. Really enjoyed It.
Already liked, downloaded, loved, cherished, obsessed about before watching a second.
Never been so visually entertained whist learning about things online. Keep it up man this is great.
Frank is one of those instantly timeless artists rooted in his times like this dude is still gonna be making interesting good ass music decades from now bc he's giving himself room to grow and innovate
This guy makes absolute masterpieces. Visuals and edits complement his voice and background music perfectly. Content presented on frank is also A++. The subliminal mystery of franks life in connection to his music was demonstrated beautifully. Huge fan!
fastest I've ever actually pressed a notification
You have talent in those fingertips of yours, with the editing, the voice excellent to listen to during these videos, able to sell any topic you choose to do. Every video you've done so far is amazing. Never stop making vids. You one of the few reasons I check TH-cam for.
Can you do Samurai Jack
Caroline Nguyen he does things that are important to him not you or me
Jorgeflo7 so Samurai Jack isn't important for the fact that is "not" one of the best cartoons and Cartoon Network ever produced or released during the transition of their cartoons from Flintstones, Looneytones, and Tom & Jerry to action packed, spiked edged drawn, cartoons such as the original PPgirls and TeenTitans, Swat Cats, and GA of Billy & Mandy and including Samurai Jack again. Those are "NOT" important huh. -. 3 -.
Jorgeflo7 in short terms, it's just a suggestion if he ever sees this comment
Caroline Nguyen you are dense. if it is important to captainkristian then he will do a vid about it
Jorgeflo7 then we're just waiting
still revisit this video from time to time. love your style and you have an incredible voice.
I love artists that tell a story instead of just rapping about crime, drugs and women. I think that's why I like Childish Gambino so much too. Him and Frank Ocean are really amazing artists.
J omg him and gambino are my favourite artists too
J nights is literally about all of that frank is just more creative with it than most.
I take it you never heard Freaks & geeks or Bonfire.
Gambino raps all about drugs and women
Whilst I agree with you, my favourite Biggie song is Gimme the Loot. I think you can balance it out on an album, as there have to be highs and lows.
This video gives me so much comfort, and every time I feel like I need a little peace of mind. I watch this specific essay about Frank... Thanks man!
you talk about shit i don't even care about but when i finish watching your videos they are truly amazing and keeps me interested
Really enjoyed this. There is emotion not only in the text and the voice but also in the visuals. Very well crafted. I had goosebumps while watching it.
oh shit kaptain kristian making a video on my nigga frank (no personal relation)
Noble Wilkes in?...That sounds painful. Sorry, man couldn't resist.
darkmyro lmao i didn't notice it's all good
Yippy221 yup he sure does some sort of video analysis on the comedy of george miller commonly known as filthy frank aka papa franku
There is so much passion in all of your work and it really shows. I always save your videos to moments when I want to create something because I feel such a surge of emotion welling from within myself after seeing how much someone else cares about their craft.
Thank you. You're doing a lot for the community and I hope your work continues for much longer.
please talk about earl sweatshirt
that'd be so dope
Yeah he should do Earl, then odd future
Derek Bos hell yeah
Earl sweatshirt "I'm grown"
Here I am feeling like I can't find another thing to love Frank and u, kaptain, have helped me discover and highlight a million others, goddamn
Love Frank for*
frank ocean is one of the greatest artists of all time imo
its weird to say it because he has only been around for so few years, but I do love Channel Orange and Blonde more than almost any other pair of albums by a single artist.
Jaamie B hes cemented himself in the world and is already a legend i also meant to say greatest artist of our generation all time is a stretch atm
The art you made for this is incredible. I'm going to go listen to Ocean, and watch the rest of your videos!
i think i found my new favorite channel
I love how extremely well put together and professional your videos are, it's very creative and unique. keep up the good work man
Only God knows how Blond didnt get nominated for a Grammy but Views did 🙄😡
Viwe Mbava he didn't submit his album
aint that the truth lol
Viwe Mbava yeah he released his album after the deadline to submit for the Grammys. Some say it was intentional, who knows
It's not some people who say it was intentional, he said it himself. He released the album before the deadline but didn't want it to be in there.
You can't really argue with his logic neither, we're talking about the same academy that gave Meghan Trainor the "best new artist" and Taylor Swift "best album of the year" twice.
Viwe Mbava he said he didn't want to be nominated for any Grammys. He doesn't fuck with them
Yes man! eversince I heard the album I haven't gone a day without listing to it. each song tells an amazing story, you just have to listen to his time and words. thanks for this video. amazing job!
Would love one of these on Kanye West! Your editing skills are on point.
Zachary Harrison Lmao Kanye.
Zachary Harrison Facts
ImpostorLobster™ what's so funny?
+ImpostorLobster™ what the fuck is funny?
marcus jones Lmao Kanye.
Dude, seriously youre brilliant. Best youtube channel ive come across in a LONG time. keep it up
Nujabes really deserves attention
I absolutely adore his music but no one seems to know who he is :/
right
I don't think hes overlooked, but maybe the fact that he is dead may play a role for us to feel he may be overlooked, as we cannot get new material, namely new tracks or portrayals of his interaction with the world.
Shoutout sahbabii
The editing ,tone, sound, content and production was fantastic. The first video, definitely subscribing.
FRANKIEEEEEEEE 😭 I miss hearing him talk, his voice is so soothing
I love your videos. Very crisp, very well-spoken, and very in-depth. "Blonde" was my favorite album of the previous year, absolutely.
I especially loved the part where you touched on Frank's ability to make you feel in-touch with the product of his labor via an intimacy that neglects many other artists' obsession with fame.
Every single video you make is god-tier, wtf...
Perfect commentary man. Been trying to put into words why this guy's music touches me so much and you really hit it on the nose.
I love franks "pink+white" i have like a hole scene in my head when that song plays
you, my friend, have EARNED yourself another subscriber. what a beautifuly well executed video. and I love that you used the We All Try instrumental in the background, which remains my absolute favorite Frank track and i think, encapsulates his artistry better than any other. thank you for existing
Holy shit. Your editing is amazing. What do you use?
you're the only channel I go out of my way to make sure I've liked the video
I would be so happy if you did a video on Death Grips.
this
your AE work is immaculate. Loved the detail of the text popping up on the phone
2:22 i want this as a poster
Such a perfectly articulated video. Frank's music leaves me speechless yet you explain it all so accurately. Please make more
"1998 my family had the Acura
Ohhhh.......the Legend"
Most memorable line from the entire album for me.
Masterfully done. A sincere thank you for spotlighting Frank in one of your videos. I'm as big a fan as many and glad to hear you are too.
Likewise, I'm also waiting to see what else he produces next.
Great stuff as always, keep it coming.
Cheers
pressed the fuck outta that like button
Wow I am so glad I discovered your channel, I love the visuals, really inspiring
ayyy your intro has the audio from a track on Frank Oceans mixtape nostalgia ultra
haha oops you said it in this video
Alecreates best fuckin comment lmao
You just got yourself a new subscriber, amazing video, very well done and very insightful. Frank Ocean will always be one of my favorite artists and this video just made me appreciate him even more.
never heard of him. but now I have to look him up
unfortunatelly no
I don't care for lyrics and he heavily relies on them, so I can't comment on that. but everything else seems basic. he has no real sining voice and the background music, while smooth and sometimes nice, is kinda boring. it's the same thing through out the album. not one song, or even melody got stuck in my head.
you have to keep in mind that I usually don't listen to rap, so I'm not really the target audience in the first place. it's just that I really enjoyed the last Kendrick Lamar album for some reason, so I thought I might give this one a shot. but nah. unfortunatelly not my thing.
I don't really like his voice, but I'll give it another shot ;) thanks for the suggestion
I've searched for this video for so long from hearing it initially. Excellent job!
Do one about daft punk!
CamKam123 ew no,
the lone wanderer 101 you have to be joking
the lone wanderer 101 probably only listened to harder better faster stronger and get lucky.
I've listened to this album maybe a total of a hundred times since it has come out? Think i'm gonna go listen to it again after this. Great video I feel like I could listen to you talk about anything for hours. Your editing is just so on beat and visually striking. You make it look effortless, and I know it's not. I'm super happy to support you on patreon. Keep up the great work.
this is probably the most on point comment I've seen. I'm not a big fan ocean fan but I think I might have to check him out
D E A T H G R I P S
this is the first video i've seen of this channel and i can't believe how good the editing is! unbelievable!
You could give melon head a run for his money
Your's and Nerdwriter's Channels are my new Favorites on TH-cam. Love the editing, the mood and the informations!
Keep up the good work!