even the first time i listened to this album it sounded like a memory. like music i’d heard before but couldn’t quite conjure up correctly in my mind. i love it
Yeah this album is def something that grows on you. I hated it on my first listen but its slowly creeping up to my top 10. Personally, it's one you gotta be in the mood for.
I'm suprised you started bon iver with this album! clearly their most experimental. I would've tought Emma Forever Ago would be a great start to bon iver. but fun fact this album is my favorite of their discography. hearing about your father not liking the autotune much, i think he would like their self titled album or emma forever ago. you clearly have to make him react to one of those!
I’ve been waiting for this reaction because this is my favourite album of all time. I think it’ll be interesting to see what Kevin says about the first two albums in comparison to this one. I love this album for the reason that the lyrics can be so applied to anything and connect with it in entirely different ways so it’s interesting to see someone be completely put off by not automatically connecting to the lyrics, it’s awesome! Keep it up guys!
I think Kevin would love Either/Or by Elliot Smith! Would love to see you guys take a look, classic 90s indie rock and a big inspiration of Phoebe Bridgers
I think Justin has talked about how with "22, A Million" and "I,I" (and to a certain extent "Bon Iver") that he focused more on the sounds of the words for his lyrics and less on the meaning of the words which may have a reason for the disconnect in the lyrics from Kevin.
You should show your dad some of Justin Vernon’s live stuff. So beautiful. Woods at Pitchfork Music fest *chefs kiss* weird and incredible all at the same time. Much like this album.
You haven’t truly heard this album until you’re in the middle of Joshua Tree park tripping on acid blaring this album on a speaker while looking up at a blanket of stars at midnight.
Damn.. this album is truly a great listen but I think this is one of those that shouldve been built up from For Emma and so on until you reach this album just to seen the growth and the difference between projects
Facts when this dropped after the hiatus I threw in my headphones and laid down in my bed and closed my eyes. It’s almost acid to me. I still go back to this album for that feeling of transcendence
Yea same I had known about bon iver for years but tbf i always thought it was vanilla white people indie music. Around 2018 ish i was super into Frank ocean’s blonde, tlop era kanye and stuff like that and i was desperately fiending for alternative type music that blended autotune, bassy production and what not, then somebody recommended this to me and I was instantly hooked, it was the perfect amount of weirdness I wanted
Idk how to explain it but it's catharsis incarnate. Every time I listen to it in full, I full like I've grown. This man is the greatest artist of all time imo.
This is one I never thought you two would get to. I love how disjointed this album can be at times, it’s not an easy first listen. It was very much Vernon experimenting and trying to find a new direction. Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino when?
This is an album I always feel like a crazy person when trying to explain how amazing it is. Your right, Its not an easy first listen but your first listen will be the time you like it the least. Its only up hill from there. It reminds me of a comment someone made under fantanos review. He said this album is a 7/10, then replyed to his own comment two years later saying it was a 10/10, then replyed again 2 years later saying its the greatest album of all time. That is the jouney right there lol
This reminds of when he won Best New Artist at the grammys and the phrase "who is bonnie bear" started trending on twitter lmao. Wonder if Justin would've still chosen that name if he knew how big he would've gotten.
29 Strafford APTS is my favorite Bon Iver song. It's the quintessential example of how much emotion a song can communicate simply by its soundscape alone. Ultimately that's what I think is the point of the whole record. Don't even have to know what the lyrics are or mean. Just beautiful like a piece of visual art
I cried my eyes out the first time I listened to that... had a buddy of mine say the instrumental parts towards the end of the songs represents his mom ascending to Heaven and man did that make it even hit harder... what a phenomenal album
@@high_tension_house I wouldn't necessarily say better (C&L gets more listens and hits on so many emotional levels). But I agree Illinois would be the better intro, it's his landmark album and probably his most ambitious. It's also a good mix of whimsical and depressing, instead of just depressing lol. I miss whimsical Sufjan 😔
Ohhh I’m really excited for this reaction! I kinda wish you started with For Emma, Forever Ago since to me that’s still Bon Iver’s best work but still hype nonetheless.
this album really proves the human neurological ability to expect familiarity when listening to music, and when it isnt familiar, it doesnt stick to us whatsoever, and it's why when you re-listen to something again and like it more, its because you could expect what is coming. Your dad saying how it isnt connecting is exactly what most of us felt when we first listened to it, and when you listen again you can go in with trained ears and can connect to it more. It's why pop music is so easy to listen to, because your brain has a pretty good idea about what is coming next. Love this album, it's just extremely overwhelming in the first half. The calmness of the second half is what brought me back to listen to it again.
This comment should be pinned. Well said. Subsequent listens are so rewarding on this album. I notice new things every time. Oddities I never heard in the mix before or some random vocal sample that clearly isn't Vernon.
Very well said. I’ve tried to show this album to friends and they just can’t get into it and I can’t blame them. It’s an album that needs time, it can’t be done in one listen and that’s what makes it great. It takes on a new form once it clicks and then you’re hooked.
Gives the show authenticity, too many reaction channels have people faking reactions because it gets more views. When every reaction is a freak out, it's like inflation. This is believable, this is why I watch every ep
When I played Fleet Foxes - Crack Up - You are all that I need (opening track) for my mom the first time, she cuts in and is like "I think the record is skipping!"
My ex gf sat with me and listened to this when I got the vinyl. Part way through 33 GOD, she says "his lyrics don't make sense." I smiled. Later on, part way through 8 (circle), she was feeling every word. Vernon's lyrics don't make linear sense, but he finds evocative phrasing and ways to string together images that, as a whole, somehow makes *emotional* sense. This record in particular is a rewarding re-listen to find those moments.
The “vocoder” effect is actually a harmonized they custom built. It allows the performer to take the incoming sound and then bend that into multiple notes. They improvised Creeks and used the sax as the input.
This is one of my favorite albums, but it might be the worst one to introduce someone to Bon Iver. It is a very unique album with a lot of experimentation. I would be interested to see reactions on the first two albums as well as the live concert from NPR.
I really think people should consider the fact that Vermon's sound was completely different as in For Ema and Bon Iver Bon Iver, so coming to their latest (back in the day) album (which is this one), it was so challenging for lots of folks but i found it so refreshing to listen to (knowing the fact that he was struggle with his latest success with Bon Iver Bon iver).
A lot of people have a hard time getting into this album, but people always seem to "get it" at some point. Personally I honestly think it's the greatest album of all time
I 100% AGREE!!! The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful once you come to understand their true meaning!!! Bon Iver has something really special here that will inspire others for decades to come!! Easily a top 10 pick for me in best music projects EVER!
i agreeeeee. i find something new in every song, after every listen. idk what it is but the music and sound evoke crazy emotions for me. for sure one of my top 3 albums ever
It took me a few listens to get into it, too. I loved for Emma, forever ago and Bon Iver, Bon Iver and mainly listen to folky indie stuff, so this album was a huge shift for me. I saw Bon Iver live in 2019 and it was really awesome to experience them live in an open air setting. The whole vibe was different from any other concert I’ve been to before.
Hey you got any folky indie artists you can recommend I’m a huge Bon iver fan and I just want to discover songs similar or just songs that give off the same vibe
@@Hoodfav_dg have you checked out Justin’s other projects? Big Red Machine and Volcano Choir are my favourites. S. Carey (Bon Iver’s drummer) has released some amazing records, my favourite is probably Hundred Acres. Gordi is an Australian folktronica singer under the same label as Bon Iver, her albums Reservoir and Our Two Skins are gorgeous. Of course, there’s Sufjan Stevens, Elliott Smith and Phoebe Bridgers. Her debut album gives me For Emma vibes. I have found that many of the artists I like are signed to the same few labels, so whenever I feel like listening to something new, I check the label’s list of artists and pick someone random. Often times I find someone amazing through that process.
These videos are always such a calm, relaxing experience for me. After the loss of my father last year it's nice to see Connor and Kevin having a nice father/son bond over music. Reminds me of the old times I had with my Dad.
When your dad was talking about wanting to hear some of the more powerfully sung lyrics in Creeks, it's interestingly one of the songs that sound amazing live even if you wouldn't immediately think so b/c of the autotune/vocoder. The live recordings of his concert footage of Creeks consistently amazes me, you can hear the rawness of Justin's voice mixed with the more "artificiality" of the vocoder! Would definitely recommend listening to the NPR version!
Really glad you guys uploaded this even though much of it Kevin didn't connect with. Also glad you made clear to him that this album purposely doesn't have relatable lyrics or easy access instrumental parts, so the disconnection is understandable. In the grand scheme of things, he liked more songs or more aspects of songs than I expected, because also for me it was tough to get into. Would love to hear you guys listen to For Emma, Forever Ago sometime in the future, or perhaps i,i or Bon Iver. Thanks for the video.
29. Strafford APTS is one of my fav song ever. Delicate, lovely, vulnerable, it comes from the heart, from the guts and it pierced right through me. Beautiful, beautiful work.
When I first got into Bon Iver I was obsessed with his older works and found this album incredibly jarring. It wasn't until that 3rd full listen that this album really clicked. From that moment, this album has stayed on my top 10 favorite albums of all time.
This album for me is the musical embodiment of going through a deppressive episode. You start out fine (not great) with 22, and you slowly cycle down to your lowest point in Moon Water and then you make it through Moon Water and transition into 8 and it feels like a healing process is beginning. Then in the middle of 8 you sort of emerge reborn. You've learned and grown and you feel a sense of direction moving forward.
Bon Iver albums needs to be listened to chronologically. You just threw him right in the fire when there’s two albums that could have prepared him for this.
My favourite live performance of all time. The way they re-contextualise the material within a live setup is fascinating. Not to mention the mixing is second to none.
I know indie type records don't get as many views as the others but I really hope you keep doing them, I'd love to see the first 2 Bon Iver records! I'd also love to see Assume Form by James Blake, Plastic Beach by Gorillaz and Little Dark Age by MGMT.
I definitely didn't love this album the first time I heard it. But then I listened again, and again, and again, and soon I found myself crying to every song. It was very helpful for me to look up the meaning in his lyrics. His writing style is very similar to poetry, and you have to really break it down to understand. But he's speaking of things that everyone can relate to. Love, loss, faith, and life. This and I,I are my favorite albums of his
Also, I highly recommend just listening to the whole album either by the ocean or on a hike. Anywhere in nature really. Its a truly religious and spiritual experience
This record really, really shines on a live stage. Justin’s vocals mix much more organically with the messina/pitched vocals and you really get a feel for that raw/synthetic duality. The whole record is a HUGE anxiety release for me.. it’s really incredible how intimate these songs can be if you give them a chance. Thanks for reacting to this! Love the channel.
Such an interesting arrangement of music. From lyrics to instruments. You really never get what you expect. This is coming from a first time listener. Gives me a pinegrove vibe. Would love to hear your guys' thoughts on 11:11 from Pinegrove.
I've FULLY become a Bon Iver lover. I mean, he is easily becoming my favorite artist of all time. Thanks to this video introducing me to Bon Iver. I am seriously listening to him on repeat. I cannot believe the INCREDIBLE music this man produces. Every song surprises me and makes me so genuinely so happy to listen to. Thank you!
Only a few tracks into the vid but I had to come to the comments just to share how much I love this album and love 715 - Creeks. That song is one of those tracks that never fails to make me so emotional. That kind of feeling where you don’t quite cry but are just flooded with emotion you can feel welling up in your chest. The vocals, melody and vocal modulation are just so powerful. Also totally understand why Kevin isn’t vibing with this record so far. It was THE most inaccessible Bon Iver album for me, didn’t like it when it first came out. Took me a while to come around but now I truly love it.
I feel the opposite, every song on this album and all Bon Iver music pulls me in immediately, but not in a hyped way, instead more into a state of trance. Now I’m curious how you would react to I,I. It’s a bit more heavy on vocals and more “structured”.
Y'all Gotta listen to the new Dijon album. He is doing a lot in the way of how he mixes his tracks, and how he records them. He is also a bit of a disciple of Bon Iver's. The new album is called absolutely. There is also a live version of some of the tracks up on his youtube channel in the form of a short film, which I think may have been inspired by the Film called The Waltz which was directed by Martin Scorssesse and is a film display the last performance of The Band, who are another one of Dijon's influences.
It’s amazing to be apart of watching Kevin experiencing all these gems that have been hidden from him. He definitely definitely deserves to listen to the masterpiece that is, Burial’s Untrue. I have probably all ready mentioned it in the comments on other videos, but I feel like it would be a shame if he never gets to experience it. Plus the record is turning 15 this year, so it would be a great time to do it now too. The video was fantastic as usual, I haven’t actually heard 22, A Million front to back before, so I guess it was as big of an experience for me.
When I initially listened to this album I only really liked 33 god and Stanford apartments because I was coming in with for Emma expectations. It took a while but now I love every song. I think the mastery of this album is that you are able to feel such a connection to the beautiful music in absence of coherent lyrics that makes sense. It’s a testament to the production that bon iver doesn’t need lyrics that make sense in order to convey the feeling he is trying to communicate
This is sick. I would really love to see your dad get introduced to Perfume Genius. Both of their most recent albums, No Shape and Set My Heart On Fire Immediately are some of my favorites of the past decade
One of my all time favorite albums, but it is a strange one! This is making me hope they get into some Sufjan some day! I think it would be cool to see Illinois and Carrie & Lowell
I remember listening to this album for the first time and being blown away, immediately fell in love. What's genius, in my opinion, is that the lyrics are not independent from the music. They make much more "emotional" sense when coupled with the music. It's abstract art at its best.
I feel your dad would enjoy the NPR Live Bon Iver recording. Seeing the two drum kits and Justin Vernon conducting everything on the keys might make more sense to him
In a world of instant, tailored gratification - or the promise that everything of value should give instantaneous and comforting pleasure - it's refreshing to encounter a piece of art that takes time and patience and a spirit of generosity to appreciate. It asks something of us with no promise of pleasure but it gives back to us if we can listen and wait.
Personal favorite album of mine, but it definitely makes more sense in the context of the rest of bon iver’s discography. To see him go from acoustic albums to this and to see Kanye’s influence throughout his musical arc is fascinating in itself. The poetry took me a bunch of listens to digest and find meaning in but the more you listen, the more it makes sense. Fun to see Kevin’s first reaction since I forgot that I wasn’t in love with the album on the first listen either!
You guys should definitely check out For Emma, Forever Ago. Absolute masterpiece that brings in the “connection” as where this one lacks it. Great vid as always!
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It's a tough Bon Iver album to introduce someone too. He is going to be floored when he hear's Bon Iver Bon Iver or For Emm. Can't Wait for that.
I agree. Very interested to see his reaction on either of those!
hopefully this album doesn’t deter him from giving the other ones a listen though. 😭
they have to do for emma
i,i also I think he’ll dig
Quite on the contrary IMHO. Second best to I, I. I found FEF to be rather mainstream-folksy, while touching.
even the first time i listened to this album it sounded like a memory. like music i’d heard before but couldn’t quite conjure up correctly in my mind. i love it
beautifully put good sir
29 Strafford Apts is one of my all time favorite tracks ... it gave me a sense of peace in a time I desperately needed it
bon iver's peak. the perfect combination of all of his sounds put together
Yeah this album is def something that grows on you. I hated it on my first listen but its slowly creeping up to my top 10. Personally, it's one you gotta be in the mood for.
I'm suprised you started bon iver with this album! clearly their most experimental. I would've tought Emma Forever Ago would be a great start to bon iver. but fun fact this album is my favorite of their discography. hearing about your father not liking the autotune much, i think he would like their self titled album or emma forever ago. you clearly have to make him react to one of those!
I’ve been waiting for this reaction because this is my favourite album of all time. I think it’ll be interesting to see what Kevin says about the first two albums in comparison to this one. I love this album for the reason that the lyrics can be so applied to anything and connect with it in entirely different ways so it’s interesting to see someone be completely put off by not automatically connecting to the lyrics, it’s awesome! Keep it up guys!
first time listening to this, will now go formally listen cause sounded pretty neat!
I really appreciate the respect you use when you talk about this album, it’s not for everyone but it is a masterpiece and work of art
aaa i love this album, excited for this one!!:D
I’m seeing him tonight in Austin! Cool to see y’all react to this. This definitely isn’t the album to start on with him but it’s one of my favorites
This album live is incredible. There’s a vid on TH-cam that has high quality recordings of all the tracks
I think Kevin would love Either/Or by Elliot Smith! Would love to see you guys take a look, classic 90s indie rock and a big inspiration of Phoebe Bridgers
Yall should definitely do The Slow Rush next, imo greatest album to release in the past decade
I remember hearing Over soon in the series Legion, it was a nice way to get introduced to Bon Iver.
I think Justin has talked about how with "22, A Million" and "I,I" (and to a certain extent "Bon Iver") that he focused more on the sounds of the words for his lyrics and less on the meaning of the words which may have a reason for the disconnect in the lyrics from Kevin.
Just want to say that this album is a masterpiece and it’s sitting about 3 feet away from me on my wall.
haha same
hell yeah, love this album
You guys HAVE to react to Bon Iver's self titled album. In my top 5 favorite albums.
Love your channel and these videos. Do you have any more albums by women planned?
You gotta let your dad hear Malibu by Anderson Park before summer starts so he can truly enjoy that album the way it’s meant to be listened to
I hope yall do for emma forever ago and his self titled. so good!
You should show your dad some of Justin Vernon’s live stuff. So beautiful. Woods at Pitchfork Music fest *chefs kiss* weird and incredible all at the same time. Much like this album.
33 GOD is my fave bon iver song
Love this! One of my favorite albums of all time. Can you listen to Assume Form by James Blake? That's my #1 album of all time. :)
You haven’t truly heard this album until you’re in the middle of Joshua Tree park tripping on acid blaring this album on a speaker while looking up at a blanket of stars at midnight.
How about more Tame Impala? Would love to see Lonerism. And a son reacts :)
I would really love to see you guys react to logic’s discography.
You guys should listen to the new Black Country, New Road project :)
You guys should check out Toro Y Moi 👌👌👌
please do ultra violence or nfr by Lana del ray!! love this series so much
Should do Nick Drake-Pink moon album
Damn.. this album is truly a great listen but I think this is one of those that shouldve been built up from For Emma and so on until you reach this album just to seen the growth and the difference between projects
Plz do because the internet
Would love to see his reaction to Bakars new project
Do Fear Fun by Father John Misty or Bloom by Beach House por favor
Babe wake up turning the tables is reviewing Bon Iver
I think it’s clear that this audience wants you to focus on hiphop albums :D
you guys should do malibu by Anderson .paak
The fact that he immediately thought it was glitching is so funny
I’ll say that with this album, a straight listen without any pauses will create an almost spiritual experience in the right atmosphere.
This!!!!
Seeing it live was a religious experience.
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Facts when this dropped after the hiatus I threw in my headphones and laid down in my bed and closed my eyes. It’s almost acid to me. I still go back to this album for that feeling of transcendence
drugs
This album was so weird at first, it doesn't get any less weird but the weirdness will keep pulling you back forever.
it was actually my first Bon Iver album! The weirdness definitely drew me in
totally
it's not that weird lmao
Yea same I had known about bon iver for years but tbf i always thought it was vanilla white people indie music. Around 2018 ish i was super into Frank ocean’s blonde, tlop era kanye and stuff like that and i was desperately fiending for alternative type music that blended autotune, bassy production and what not, then somebody recommended this to me and I was instantly hooked, it was the perfect amount of weirdness I wanted
Idk how to explain it but it's catharsis incarnate. Every time I listen to it in full, I full like I've grown. This man is the greatest artist of all time imo.
This is one I never thought you two would get to. I love how disjointed this album can be at times, it’s not an easy first listen. It was very much Vernon experimenting and trying to find a new direction.
Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino when?
This is an album I always feel like a crazy person when trying to explain how amazing it is. Your right, Its not an easy first listen but your first listen will be the time you like it the least. Its only up hill from there. It reminds me of a comment someone made under fantanos review. He said this album is a 7/10, then replyed to his own comment two years later saying it was a 10/10, then replyed again 2 years later saying its the greatest album of all time. That is the jouney right there lol
Whatever people say better
@@Canela33 it's the only good Arctic Monkeys album
Yeah, I was totally aware
But damn if it's good
This is a personal favorite album of mine, so glad to see y’all reacting to it!
Great music taste... love ya
Boney Vair totally appreciates this love and shout out for Squeaky Love.
This reminds of when he won Best New Artist at the grammys and the phrase "who is bonnie bear" started trending on twitter lmao. Wonder if Justin would've still chosen that name if he knew how big he would've gotten.
Justin is that you???
29 Strafford APTS is my favorite Bon Iver song. It's the quintessential example of how much emotion a song can communicate simply by its soundscape alone. Ultimately that's what I think is the point of the whole record. Don't even have to know what the lyrics are or mean. Just beautiful like a piece of visual art
Probably the most underrated song ever
I love the line "I hold the note you wrote and know you've buried all your alimony butterflies"
Circle seems to be the favourite but 29 Strafford Apts is my favourite for sure. The fan theories on the lyrics make it even more interesting, too.
Yeah this album took me like 10 listens to "get". It's a sonic experience as much as it's a musical one.
Same! It took me like 20 listens for me to ”get” 33 god, but now… the drums are absolutly insane
33 GOD is such a good song. Top 5 all time for me. This album is so unique and creative
tatted on my ribs
@@c-a-l-v-i-n Which lyrics??
@@wwedjx22 the 33 “GOD” symbol
I could cry of happiness/sadness every time..
Cant wait to see what your dad thinks of James Blake's discography.
YES
Yesssss
YESSS I've been wondering what order he's gonna pick for the Albums i hope he starts at the beginning
@@JonathanRodriguezz Yeah a reaction to his first 2 albums specifically would be awesome
@@brett4948 agreed. R&S era Blake was very enjoyable.
this album is transcendent! would love to see you guys also react to Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens indeed! I think you should start with Illinois
I cried my eyes out the first time I listened to that... had a buddy of mine say the instrumental parts towards the end of the songs represents his mom ascending to Heaven and man did that make it even hit harder... what a phenomenal album
Illinois is far better
@@high_tension_house I wouldn't necessarily say better (C&L gets more listens and hits on so many emotional levels).
But I agree Illinois would be the better intro, it's his landmark album and probably his most ambitious.
It's also a good mix of whimsical and depressing, instead of just depressing lol. I miss whimsical Sufjan 😔
True.
Ohhh I’m really excited for this reaction! I kinda wish you started with For Emma, Forever Ago since to me that’s still Bon Iver’s best work but still hype nonetheless.
Agreed and For Emma is kind've an ease in, but this album is close to it and is def a cool one to be thrown into
A reaction of "For Emma, Forever Ago" or "Bon Iver, Bon Iver" would be great!
agreed on both, been waiting for this one and For Emma, Forever Ago is for sure his best
Maybe they’re saving the best for last
every bon iver album is better than the previous one
this album really proves the human neurological ability to expect familiarity when listening to music, and when it isnt familiar, it doesnt stick to us whatsoever, and it's why when you re-listen to something again and like it more, its because you could expect what is coming. Your dad saying how it isnt connecting is exactly what most of us felt when we first listened to it, and when you listen again you can go in with trained ears and can connect to it more. It's why pop music is so easy to listen to, because your brain has a pretty good idea about what is coming next. Love this album, it's just extremely overwhelming in the first half. The calmness of the second half is what brought me back to listen to it again.
This comment should be pinned. Well said. Subsequent listens are so rewarding on this album. I notice new things every time. Oddities I never heard in the mix before or some random vocal sample that clearly isn't Vernon.
Perfect comment. Thanks for this observation.
His dad has said this a number of times this series
Very well said. I’ve tried to show this album to friends and they just can’t get into it and I can’t blame them. It’s an album that needs time, it can’t be done in one listen and that’s what makes it great. It takes on a new form once it clicks and then you’re hooked.
this is facts good comment
i love how kevin is not afraid to voice his opinions
Gives the show authenticity, too many reaction channels have people faking reactions because it gets more views. When every reaction is a freak out, it's like inflation. This is believable, this is why I watch every ep
this is what i’ve been waiting for
"Is that how it's supposed to sound?" my parents said the exact same thing when I played it for them first
When I played Fleet Foxes - Crack Up - You are all that I need (opening track) for my mom the first time, she cuts in and is like "I think the record is skipping!"
My ex gf sat with me and listened to this when I got the vinyl. Part way through 33 GOD, she says "his lyrics don't make sense." I smiled. Later on, part way through 8 (circle), she was feeling every word. Vernon's lyrics don't make linear sense, but he finds evocative phrasing and ways to string together images that, as a whole, somehow makes *emotional* sense. This record in particular is a rewarding re-listen to find those moments.
The “vocoder” effect is actually a harmonized they custom built. It allows the performer to take the incoming sound and then bend that into multiple notes. They improvised Creeks and used the sax as the input.
should see it live. its really insane when they put the sax through it on stage.
aka the Messina
Its Antares Harmony Engine, I don't think they built it for him personally
@@josephdwyer8505 no, it's not. It's quite well documented
@@josephdwyer8505 as noted, the effects were conceived and built by Justin and bandmates. It’s patented. The documentary is,a,great watch.
This is one of my favorite albums, but it might be the worst one to introduce someone to Bon Iver. It is a very unique album with a lot of experimentation. I would be interested to see reactions on the first two albums as well as the live concert from NPR.
This!
I really think people should consider the fact that Vermon's sound was completely different as in For Ema and Bon Iver Bon Iver, so coming to their latest (back in the day) album (which is this one), it was so challenging for lots of folks but i found it so refreshing to listen to (knowing the fact that he was struggle with his latest success with Bon Iver Bon iver).
The NPR concert is incredible.
Hearing the first album will put anyone off listening to any more Bon Iver considering how bland it is
This is my first album from them, and I’m not weirded out at all. One of my faves
A lot of people have a hard time getting into this album, but people always seem to "get it" at some point. Personally I honestly think it's the greatest album of all time
I 100% AGREE!!! The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful once you come to understand their true meaning!!! Bon Iver has something really special here that will inspire others for decades to come!! Easily a top 10 pick for me in best music projects EVER!
What kind of drugs are you guys on to think this is anywhere near the top of the list of best albums? honestly?
@@archibcfkd Mainly because I really like the music. That seems to be a big factor when it comes to people's opinion of albums
100%. My favourite album of all time
@@archibcfkd K the first time but then it grew on me sober too. This is my favourte album of All Time!
One of those albums that get better every listen
i agreeeeee. i find something new in every song, after every listen. idk what it is but the music and sound evoke crazy emotions for me. for sure one of my top 3 albums ever
You guys should do a "son reacts to" video where Kevin picks an album that Connor hasn't heard.
It took me a few listens to get into it, too. I loved for Emma, forever ago and Bon Iver, Bon Iver and mainly listen to folky indie stuff, so this album was a huge shift for me. I saw Bon Iver live in 2019 and it was really awesome to experience them live in an open air setting. The whole vibe was different from any other concert I’ve been to before.
Hey you got any folky indie artists you can recommend I’m a huge Bon iver fan and I just want to discover songs similar or just songs that give off the same vibe
@@Hoodfav_dg have you checked out Justin’s other projects? Big Red Machine and Volcano Choir are my favourites.
S. Carey (Bon Iver’s drummer) has released some amazing records, my favourite is probably Hundred Acres.
Gordi is an Australian folktronica singer under the same label as Bon Iver, her albums Reservoir and Our Two Skins are gorgeous.
Of course, there’s Sufjan Stevens, Elliott Smith and Phoebe Bridgers. Her debut album gives me For Emma vibes.
I have found that many of the artists I like are signed to the same few labels, so whenever I feel like listening to something new, I check the label’s list of artists and pick someone random. Often times I find someone amazing through that process.
pretty sure i got permanent hearing loss at his concert 10/10
@@ninamarie177 i agree with all these recommendations, Phoebe Bridgers especially is definitely a must listen
@@Hoodfav_dg Iron & Wine ofc
These videos are always such a calm, relaxing experience for me. After the loss of my father last year it's nice to see Connor and Kevin having a nice father/son bond over music. Reminds me of the old times I had with my Dad.
RIP TO YOUR DAD I WILL SAY A PRAYER BROTHA
This is exactly what I needed to read, man. Thanks
it would be amazing to see dad react to ants from up there by black country new road
yup, dying to see this too
AOTD
I would say react to both albums! The evolution from 1 to 2 is mind-blowing. They went from great to legendary.
When your dad was talking about wanting to hear some of the more powerfully sung lyrics in Creeks, it's interestingly one of the songs that sound amazing live even if you wouldn't immediately think so b/c of the autotune/vocoder. The live recordings of his concert footage of Creeks consistently amazes me, you can hear the rawness of Justin's voice mixed with the more "artificiality" of the vocoder! Would definitely recommend listening to the NPR version!
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The NPR show is un-freaking-believable!!
This!!!
Really glad you guys uploaded this even though much of it Kevin didn't connect with. Also glad you made clear to him that this album purposely doesn't have relatable lyrics or easy access instrumental parts, so the disconnection is understandable. In the grand scheme of things, he liked more songs or more aspects of songs than I expected, because also for me it was tough to get into. Would love to hear you guys listen to For Emma, Forever Ago sometime in the future, or perhaps i,i or Bon Iver. Thanks for the video.
Something really satisfying about Kevin expressing disinterest in something, rather than liking everything showed to him. Good to see variety
Helps me believe his reactions are genuine, was worried at times he was just hyping everything up
Literally my favorite thing ever. I get so excited every time you guys post.
Have to do For Emma, Forever ago! It’s completely different and I think your dad would like it better
29. Strafford APTS is one of my fav song ever. Delicate, lovely, vulnerable, it comes from the heart, from the guts and it pierced right through me. Beautiful, beautiful work.
When I first got into Bon Iver I was obsessed with his older works and found this album incredibly jarring. It wasn't until that 3rd full listen that this album really clicked. From that moment, this album has stayed on my top 10 favorite albums of all time.
Honestly, I hated this album when it came out. But listened to it again a few month later and over time it’s really become one of my favourite albums
This album for me is the musical embodiment of going through a deppressive episode. You start out fine (not great) with 22, and you slowly cycle down to your lowest point in Moon Water and then you make it through Moon Water and transition into 8 and it feels like a healing process is beginning. Then in the middle of 8 you sort of emerge reborn. You've learned and grown and you feel a sense of direction moving forward.
No other album has rewarded me more the more I listened to it. An absolute masterpiece from Justin Vernon. Definitely in my top 10.
Personally, I do prefer i, i but it is true that this is an all time classic that grows on me every time. But it doesn't have Hey, Ma.
Bon Iver albums needs to be listened to chronologically.
You just threw him right in the fire when there’s two albums that could have prepared him for this.
There's an incredible live performance recording of this album (on the NPR channel I believe) and it immensely elevates the songs.
My favourite live performance of all time. The way they re-contextualise the material within a live setup is fascinating. Not to mention the mixing is second to none.
The best gig on the internet
This entire album is incredible. 8 circle makes me cry 😭
I know indie type records don't get as many views as the others but I really hope you keep doing them, I'd love to see the first 2 Bon Iver records! I'd also love to see Assume Form by James Blake, Plastic Beach by Gorillaz and Little Dark Age by MGMT.
I would love to see you guys listen to Channel orange :) love the vids
I definitely didn't love this album the first time I heard it. But then I listened again, and again, and again, and soon I found myself crying to every song. It was very helpful for me to look up the meaning in his lyrics. His writing style is very similar to poetry, and you have to really break it down to understand. But he's speaking of things that everyone can relate to. Love, loss, faith, and life. This and I,I are my favorite albums of his
Also, I highly recommend just listening to the whole album either by the ocean or on a hike. Anywhere in nature really. Its a truly religious and spiritual experience
This record really, really shines on a live stage. Justin’s vocals mix much more organically with the messina/pitched vocals and you really get a feel for that raw/synthetic duality. The whole record is a HUGE anxiety release for me.. it’s really incredible how intimate these songs can be if you give them a chance. Thanks for reacting to this! Love the channel.
I see Sufjan Stevens' Illinois in the back. Excited for that reaction!
i need that for emma reaction, such a flawless album
need the bon iver, bon iver reaction, i think kevin would love that one
How about My Bloody Valentine next? Or Sigur Ros would be amazing. Or M83.
Discovered Bon Iver through Kanye West & why havenʼt I heard of him sooner, heʼs a great artist.
Such an interesting arrangement of music. From lyrics to instruments. You really never get what you expect. This is coming from a first time listener. Gives me a pinegrove vibe. Would love to hear your guys' thoughts on 11:11 from Pinegrove.
I've FULLY become a Bon Iver lover. I mean, he is easily becoming my favorite artist of all time. Thanks to this video introducing me to Bon Iver. I am seriously listening to him on repeat. I cannot believe the INCREDIBLE music this man produces. Every song surprises me and makes me so genuinely so happy to listen to. Thank you!
Only a few tracks into the vid but I had to come to the comments just to share how much I love this album and love 715 - Creeks. That song is one of those tracks that never fails to make me so emotional. That kind of feeling where you don’t quite cry but are just flooded with emotion you can feel welling up in your chest. The vocals, melody and vocal modulation are just so powerful.
Also totally understand why Kevin isn’t vibing with this record so far. It was THE most inaccessible Bon Iver album for me, didn’t like it when it first came out. Took me a while to come around but now I truly love it.
I feel the opposite, every song on this album and all Bon Iver music pulls me in immediately, but not in a hyped way, instead more into a state of trance. Now I’m curious how you would react to I,I. It’s a bit more heavy on vocals and more “structured”.
Y'all Gotta listen to the new Dijon album. He is doing a lot in the way of how he mixes his tracks, and how he records them. He is also a bit of a disciple of Bon Iver's. The new album is called absolutely. There is also a live version of some of the tracks up on his youtube channel in the form of a short film, which I think may have been inspired by the Film called The Waltz which was directed by Martin Scorssesse and is a film display the last performance of The Band, who are another one of Dijon's influences.
Listen to the denzel curry album
It’s amazing to be apart of watching Kevin experiencing all these gems that have been hidden from him. He definitely definitely deserves to listen to the masterpiece that is, Burial’s Untrue. I have probably all ready mentioned it in the comments on other videos, but I feel like it would be a shame if he never gets to experience it. Plus the record is turning 15 this year, so it would be a great time to do it now too. The video was fantastic as usual, I haven’t actually heard 22, A Million front to back before, so I guess it was as big of an experience for me.
When I initially listened to this album I only really liked 33 god and Stanford apartments because I was coming in with for Emma expectations. It took a while but now I love every song. I think the mastery of this album is that you are able to feel such a connection to the beautiful music in absence of coherent lyrics that makes sense. It’s a testament to the production that bon iver doesn’t need lyrics that make sense in order to convey the feeling he is trying to communicate
i feeeel u !
at first i just liked 33 god and stanford as well, but now every part of this project.
This is sick. I would really love to see your dad get introduced to Perfume Genius. Both of their most recent albums, No Shape and Set My Heart On Fire Immediately are some of my favorites of the past decade
Their? Not Him?
I'm just here to say AAAAHHHHHH!!! This album. I was 22 when it came out. Game changer.
One of my all time favorite albums, but it is a strange one!
This is making me hope they get into some Sufjan some day! I think it would be cool to see Illinois and Carrie & Lowell
Same!!!!
I remember listening to this album for the first time and being blown away, immediately fell in love. What's genius, in my opinion, is that the lyrics are not independent from the music. They make much more "emotional" sense when coupled with the music. It's abstract art at its best.
I feel your dad would enjoy the NPR Live Bon Iver recording. Seeing the two drum kits and Justin Vernon conducting everything on the keys might make more sense to him
In a world of instant, tailored gratification - or the promise that everything of value should give instantaneous and comforting pleasure - it's refreshing to encounter a piece of art that takes time and patience and a spirit of generosity to appreciate. It asks something of us with no promise of pleasure but it gives back to us if we can listen and wait.
Personal favorite album of mine, but it definitely makes more sense in the context of the rest of bon iver’s discography. To see him go from acoustic albums to this and to see Kanye’s influence throughout his musical arc is fascinating in itself. The poetry took me a bunch of listens to digest and find meaning in but the more you listen, the more it makes sense. Fun to see Kevin’s first reaction since I forgot that I wasn’t in love with the album on the first listen either!
You guys should definitely check out For Emma, Forever Ago. Absolute masterpiece that brings in the “connection” as where this one lacks it. Great vid as always!
Please do a Sufjan stevens album if you get the chance