They never lip sync; they sometimes use a backing track. They practice singing running on treadmills. For some reason, Suga particularly takes offense to accusations of lip syncing, so he will stop singing or rapping in the middle of a song and look at the camera and smirk, to show there is no voice singing in the background. He is such a mood. You will like them even better once you get to know them. Borahae!
@@ReactionsThatRock They actually suck at lip-synching... you can see that in some of their official music videos where they are supposed to lip-synching and more than half the time, their lips don't match! :P
We can tell these are live vocals because we know the studio version so well. Here, we can hear little microphone puffs and variations in the harmonies and ad-libs .
One of the many reasons that make BTS approachable as artists is their musical diversity and genre crossing and blending. Essentially, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the journey!
So I’m learning! Lots of diversity in sound and while Dynamite didn’t really do it for me the way Butter did, I can see why it has appeal. Solid song. Just didn’t move me.
This is a good rec. While he seems to appreciate BTS’ musicianship, since he didn’t love ON and doesn’t like dancing or rap, I’ve had a hard time thinking of recs. 😂
They refuse to lip sync. They train very hard to sing while dancing and control their breathing in such an amazing way!! They fo 3-3.5 hr shows like that!!! Sure they have backing tracks so they can skip a line if they need to, but they always sing live. They’re totally the whole package!!! True artists and performers!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Definitely not lip syncing lol. They do have a back track. But i think it was RM that said once they don't lip sync because they are really bad at it, and that they shouldn't lip sync live because that wouldnt be fair to their audiences that pay to see them live. They also spent years running on treadmills and singing at the same time. I know sometimes it hard to tell the difference but you got to know these guys are fantastic live! They are on another level
That’s just absolutely insane! Every other group on the planet would have taken the lip synch route in this given the sheer amount of movement. I’m beyond impressed!!!
@@ReactionsThatRock to add on, Jin mentioned not too long ago that a) the vocalists used to complain, when the rappers said everyone should do live vocals, that it was easy for them to say it because they didn’t need to worry about pitch, and b) when he competed with his (prob non celeb) friends on breath-holding, he realised that he could do it for far longer than any of them, which he took as evidence that his vocation had endowed him with some unusual physical capacities. They train like top athletes - working with coaches, physical therapists, and doctors - to be able to pull off their performances and stay on top of the game. I had not realised the intensity of their regimen until I got to know them better. Most normal people wouldn’t be able to keep up even with a support ecosystem. I won’t say that there haven’t been times where the backing track is louder than the live vocals (especially with some pre-recorded performances, probably due to production demands), or that there isn’t sometimes a little bit of post production clean up, but when they say they’re live, they really are live.
@@ReactionsThatRockThere are numerous live streams where JK takes requests and sings just on live feed. The one where he is using an excercise roller is ridiculous :).
@@melsb1825Yes, I watched the abs roller one. By that time he’d already been working out for a while so when he started singing it was even more impressive.
1st, BTS doesn't lip sync. They work very hard at what they do and to sound non breathy while they sing. Dancing and singing isn't easy. So that's 100% them singing. And 2nd, I'm like you I'm a rocker thru and thru.. Rock music is my Jam. BUT, watching TV one night a Samsung phone commercial came on with this crazy beat. No words just the music and the talking about the phone they were advertising. Believe it or not that blasted beat stuck in my head. I must have seen that commercial 10 times that night. Driving me nuts. So i hunted it down. It was 'Butter' lol... The fact it was in English stunned me. Not knowing anything about BTS i listened to other songs. Found out they were Korean and continued to explore. And oddly enough, i highly enjoyed it. I've been listening ever since.
There are close to 40 live versions of Dynamite, each one different settings, different outfits, some quite elaborate but no lip syncing. Backing, yes, but definitely all sung live while dancing. 💯🕺🏻 I do love your authenticity! 🫰
@@ReactionsThatRock They get even bigger live and on stage in front of an audience. Like, it's insane. I had never seen anything like them when I'd discovered them and like ten years later, I've STILL never seen anyone like them. Their shows go crazy, even their performances at award shows make you forget you're not actually at their concert and it's an award show. I definitely suggest you check out more lives.
RM used to say that they would not do an all-English song because it was not their thing to do. Until pandemic. Until they felt they wanted to bring joy to ARMY and not just ARMY, to reach as many people as possible in that gloomy time to make people's life a little lighter and a little brighter. I know intellectually that Dynamite is not their best song. I know that I don't like it nearly as much as majority of their other songs. But it comes on, and you cannot help liking it! It is not just the song, it is their faces and smiles, their unique voices and their personalities. Welcome to the endless world of BTS! Stay, you will find so much more and will enjoy it.
The hate people have for Dynamite and Butter (and Permission to Dance) really seems forced a lot of the time. I mean, I understand if these aren't everyone's favorites (and it's really okay, we all have our favorites) but one thing is for sure: these songs uplifted us during the pandemic, and I for one will forever be grateful to them for that.
This! I have major depression and ptsd, lost my job during the pandemic and had to work a job i hated instead. Dynamite was my light during that time. I turned it on the second I turned off my alarm every morning and it was my only saving grace. I’m grateful for those songs. 💜
Agreed! I was never a "pop" fan AT ALL...always listened to different types of Rock (loved NIN, for example)... But I've been really struggling with PTSD and anxiety, but these songs have been very soothing and uplifting. (The songs that got me hooked originally were V's solo works, like Christmas Trees, Sweet Night, etc).
As you can see by flood of 'they never lip sync' comments we love our boys live performances. Their lives are always better than studio version. When they use support of a backing track, they don't move their mouths to lip sync. Most of the time backing track is quieter then their live mics... You can hear breathing and sometimes their clothes catch on the mics. They sound amazing live and for concerts they rearrange most of the setlist for a live band! You will love their heavy vibe of Mic Drop, followed by Run BTS from Busan concert. I'm happy you were not discouraged by our warnings and gave pop songs a chance 😉 See you in the next BTS reaction! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Yeah it’s live singing. To train they have done things like exercise with masks on (to limit oxygen intake like athletes do), sing while running on treadmills etc. It was pre recorded cos this is during COVID lockdowns but the mics are on. You can watch Butter live at the Grammys. That was epic.
@@ReactionsThatRock if you’re interested in hearing it from BTS themselves, I highly recommend watching Suchwita on You Tube. Search ‘Suchwita EP. 12 SUGA with Jin’. It’s a show where BTS member SUGA interviews artists over drinks, including episodes with each of the BTS members. In this episode we get some back stories that include live singing. (No need to react, just watch for yourself.)
It's been said my many that BTS sucks at lip syncing but is great at singing live. If you think this looks difficult, you should watch one of their concerts when they do back to back songs for two hours! There are clips of them practising singing while working out! Love your honest reaction. You were thoughtful and engaged. I just subscribed.
This 73 year old great grandma ARMY member says if you have a chance watch the live performance videos of BTS or find the dance rehearsals your mind will definitely be blown.
BTS always sound better live, it's crazy because the CD versions hold nothing compared to their live vocals, they're THAT good. I've had the pleasure of attending 4 concerts in my life and each one has been a life changing experience
I know everyone already told you they are not lip synching, that they in fact never do live, only for things like MVs, and it's a pride point for them and something they are known for, that they train for it, etc. But! here are some things to consider to help you notice that they are not lip synching: * You can hear their breaths * Notice the change in sound quality when V and RM are inside the car, VS the natural reverb of the larger set. * They are wearing mics and earpieces. You would not do that for a lip synch performance because it's not aesthetic and it's more fiddly pieces of equipment to have crew and performers deal with for no reason if they are not being used. * If you listen to the studio version you will notice slight variations in their delivery in this live performance. Yep, they really do this live. In live performances, if they cannot sing a particular note or part because of hard choreo, they just don't. They let backing tracks play, and you can clearly hear the difference. If they are holding a mic in their hand, they will put it away from their face and they don't try to mouth the lyrics if they are not really singing.
Those are the reasons I’d asked in the first place because EVERY producer on the planet would have made them lip synch that. I had assumed it would have been once I saw the type of video it was but there were the little variances in sound that made me wonder. As for the mics and ear pieces, that’s actually quite common for a lip synch performance as an effort to make it look real. I’ve seen it live from side-stage way too many times. 🥲
@ReactionsThatRock Lol, yeah, nope. It's unusual even for Korea actually, what they do. BTS have always been this way, from the beginning. In fact, they are so good they were accused of lip synching in their early years, even though that's common in their industry so hardly something to attack them over. But they get attacked over every damned thing and always have, even when they were broke nobodies from their nothing label that had 10 employees and struggled to feed and house them. So they started leaving random bits off lines, especially Suga. They also do a lot of adlibs live, whether vocal runs and flourishes or rap hypes and noises or just commentary. They are very playful with the audience and each other and bounce off each other a lot. They are even better live than their studio tracks. They are phenomenal. They are all pretty damned stable while singing and doing hard choreo, but Jungkook the most. He seems inhuman sometimes with the breath control and core strength he has.
They are not lip syncing. BTS do not ever lip sync. This is a live performance on America's Got Talent. I don't even hear a backing track, which they do tend to include when performing live, but it doesn't replace their live singing, and you can hear the difference.
That location was filmed live by renting a theme park in Korea after business hours. In the middle, when V closes the car door, you can hear the car door closing sound like in the song.
@@ReactionsThatRock It is true that there are live issues among K-pop groups. However, the reason why Blackpink and BTS are recognized around the world as the best male and female groups is not only because they are good at dancing, but also because their live performances are as good as their dancing skills.
Bts did 3 all english songs during pandemic, Dynamite(homage to Michael Jacksson) Butter and Permission To Dance, this songs was upbeat to cheer up fans during lockdown. all 3 went in to Billboard 100 as nr 1
They did a tiny desk concert with a live band. and their Busan Yet to come concert has a live band too. Dynamite was everywhere, LOL they did it on the grammy's live to tape during covid. This, Butter and Permission to dance they did so all fans could cheer up a bit during covid lock downs. and boy, did it work.
While I don't think these represent bts as musicians, I still think they're great songs that have a place in their discography :) When Dynamite and Butter came out I had them on repeat because they just make me happy and lift my mood right away, and sometimes that is what we need. I'm someone who likes almost all genres of music (though my faves are hip-hop, metal and alternative) so bts are just the right musicians for me, I love the variety. And while I think their absolute best work are their b-sides, there is a charm to their title tracks that often lean more pop.
It took my brain a while to accept that they aren’t lip syncing too 😂 I’m very skeptical and grew up on stage so I take performance very seriously. They are really just once in a generation talents who I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on stage in person a few times. They do this for 3 hours, and it’s phenomenal.
Happened to see this thumbnail and decided to give you a watch. I’m older ARMY and have liked rock, jazz, hip hop mostly. I love BTS! I’m glad that you were actually saying you felt like Butter was better than Dynamite though I like all. I do have my favs and they are not these ones. Yes, good ARMY can figure out who or what kind of reactor is being genuine and respectful about BTS. Since I saw that this was not your introduction to the group and have reacted to other songs, I subbed and liked this. I want to check out your other reactions when I get time. Thanks for catching the spelling of ARMY during RM’s rap in Butter! Ya, I wouldn’t recommend this either if you are just learning about them 😂. I won’t make any recommendations until I see what you have reacted to and what you enjoy. Sometimes later, we recommend to try to listen or watch the really deep meanings of some songs. Since ARMY bombarded you re: lip syncing, when you’re ready, live award or other performances may be suggested. It’s good to get to know a bit more about the guys and what they have gone through to get to where they are now. I usually try not to comment long or at all, since I’d end up W a novella for you. Thank you! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇨🇦
Thanks so much for checking out my journey! Sooooo many songs to get to! I thought I’d get a break while they were in the service and get caught up… but then they all released more songs!!! 🤩😊💜
@@ReactionsThatRock That’s what BTS does for ARMY since we consider them as Family and they do the same for us. 😂Take your time. I’d start in their earlier years maybe.
It's live singing, with some part of the track in back, but they are so good profissional that you barely notice their voice cracking while they are insanely dancing
@ReactionsThatRock but they do..I'm 59 y old and yes..they are for real. The problem is that you're so used to American entertainers and they really don't do anything, but these boys actually do.There was a time that they worked like twelve to sixteen hours a day just dancing and yes , they sing on the treadmill while running. They have trained for this while our entertainers do not. I know I know it's unbelievable but these boys are the real thing. If you ever get a chance to see them in concert you would be amazed and yes , they are singing live while they're dancing. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and Bring earplugs because you're gonna need them from the cheering of the crowd
oh you should compare the recorded version to the live performances and you'll notice the subtle differences and breath sounds! they always sing live! their live performances are the best part of BTS. I'm enjoying your reactions!
Butter and Dynamite are what I call car radio songs - fun when they come on; but they don’t make my headphone playlist for real listening. Spring Day is my top headphones song. Others rotate in and out.
I’ll check out Spring Day. I do agree with you on these two songs. I always call songs like this “radio filler”. They’re good enough where you don’t skip em or change the channel but you don’t go and seek them out.
@@ReactionsThatRock Exactly. For Spring Day, I can’t guarantee you will like it - it’s just the one that actually got me listening to their music, when I realized I was pausing to listen every time it came on. I generally like reactions cold; but this one, you might want to just read up a snippet on what it is about.
I highly recommend you to watch the Disonissos stage. MMA 2019 BTS Intro: Persona + Boy In Luv + Boy With Luv + Mikrokosmos + Dionysus If you see Dynamite Dance Break on the 2020 MMA stage, I think you will really like it. Be sure to watch the 2018.2019 MMA BTS performance stage as well. BTS' performances at the Jimmy Fallon Show and the James Gordon Show from 2018 to 2021 are also the best.
yeah they don't lip sync what they do is A LOT of practicing they do it until everybody is satisfied even if it takes hours and hours they are very precisely ..... Sometimes its hard to believe they are THAT GOOD but yes they are💜
Oh this gentleman does his research, I definitely love how he picks up the thread of what happens in all the songs, which I surely respect because of his experience, it's good to see intelligent reactions. Thanks. What a nice guy, I've seen all his reactions, he's a kind, honest and respectful person.💜
Couldn't agree more! Seriously, thank you so much for the kind words! I've still got a lot to learn about these guys and I'm sure I've missed a lot of easter eggs simply by not knowing about the meanings, but I'm loving what I'm hearing and their connection to ARMY seems so real and genuine!
"Dynamite" has been played EVERYWHERE, so I'm sure you've heard it. McDonald's commercial (they had a BTS meal), Samsung commercial, every damn sporting event...
I love how at the beginning he says " i hate it so far" then proceeded to bob hos head to the music 😂😂😂 too funny. I liked your reaction. Even though its not your cup of tea, you still listened and was respectful. You might like "More" by J-hope. Its a soli song from one of the members.
BTS are growing on me like a fungus. I dare someone to listen and not enjoy them eventually! I did check out More a while back and really loved it. Had a solid rock edge with a solid melody!
Don't let know-it-all ARMYs influence you that much. Dynamite is BTS's most all-time popular video on TH-cam. And, of course, you enjoyed Butter more than Dynamite because you watched the video! You didn't watch the Dynamite video. Although it's not my favorite BTS song, it is my favorite video. It's also a great song, fun and uplifting. I don't get all the hate for their English songs. They're GREAT songs and I really enjoy them, along with their Korean songs, too
They don’t ever get to me. I usually just like to offer a quick explainer for why I picked what I did. If I don’t, I’ll have 100 comments telling me I should have done “that version” or “this song” etc. I also can’t fault people for being passionate. That’s the feeling music should invoke. I’d rather someone tell me passionately what song or version they would have liked then have a bunch of indifferent viewers. Makes it more fun. 😂
@@ReactionsThatRock - to be fair, BTS do have a LOT of different performances. I believe there are over 30 for Dynamite alone! But there are definitely performances which are iconic. For example, my favourite Dynamite performance is the one from the 2020 MMA Awards. But then again, I know for a fact that I haven't seen them all! That's why Army will try and steer you towards the 'best' performance when making their recommendations. 💜
Thank you for being honest upfront. Listen to their older music. You don’t have to understand dance. Just enjoy, give us your opinion and ask questions. Remember when listening to their other songs to turn captions on for subtitles.
If u watcj the MV or listen to the studio version before qatching Dynamite LIVE then u can tell the difference. Their Live versions of each song are so much more amazing , and thats what u are feeling right now
This was not lip synced. They actually sound that good live. I’ve seen it myself. Also, I really appreciate your honest reactions. BTS has like 400+ songs, so no one would expect you to love every one of them. These two songs were released during the height of the pandemic, and their purpose was to give ARMY something to cheer them up. They might not be all deep in meaning lyrically, but they hold sentimental importance as the one bright spot in our lives during that time. 💜
That’s nuts that they’re really singing! Wow! I actually ran on to Publix this morning and Dynamite was playing. I guess that’s where I’ve heard it before!
They actually often sound better live than on the track. It's very weird. They've proven time and time again that they sing live and can even hit the highest notes consistently. Sometimes for the very hard choreo they let the backing track take over and they just don't sing a little bit. But yeah, definitely live. They rather mess it up sometimes than lipsync. Honestly there's some examples where they mess up. Especially Jimin has a very delicate voice and when he can't hear the tracking in-ear well bc of busy environments he can really go off key. But most of the times he's spot and spot on and he does the highest notes in the group. Haters love to use those instances to tell people bts can't sing live, it's funny bc if you can't hear your in-ear it's very hard to be on key and there's 5000 more times he does hit the notes.
@@ReactionsThatRockThere are a lot of Rock Vibes in some of their songs in some remix's and some of the Rap tracks. You notice it even more at certain Award Show's and points in Live Concerts where they have a their live band with them.
Hi! Fun fact, this song and I believe this exact video was the start of my BTS journey. I heard it and thought "it's alright" then I heard "Baepsae" and "no more dream", and was like "oh wait!" Haha. Butter and Dynamite were put out during the pandemic just to make people feel better. Another fun fact, you could always break up the guide and do it in segments . . .jus saying lol (jk). Missed a couple of your videos, will go back. Hope you're doing well🤘💜
Thanks! I’m doing quite well. Been insane at work (the joys of being a small business owner) which has kept me way too busy for fun side gigs. 🥲 Everyone told me to give these English songs a bit of time before I heard them and I’m not good at taking direction. I REALLY enjoyed Butter. Dynamite felt a bit too commercial (which is probably why it’s in commercials) and didn’t move me. I’m gonna check out the songs you mentioned. You haven’t steered me wrong yet!!!
They were singing, they don't do lip sync. What they do, sometimes, is using backtracks with the melody and the ad libs that they do by themselves. But it's easy to recognize when they are not singing, because they close their mouths and you can hear the backtrack in a low volume. These songs are the less representative of their huge discography 🙂 I think you'd like songs like Dyonisus, DNA, Not Today... do you like rap? Well, even if you don't, give it a try, because they are excellent! Their lyrics are deep and meaningful, even when the rhythm is danceable. Sometimes, we need explanations to understand the easter eggs, wordplays and symbolism in the MV and in the lyrics.
Dynamite was basically to cheer up people during shutdown. I love Dynamite, but I definitely can see how people can see it as “poppy”- which it is, and people don’t like that. I have heard others say they prefer Butter as well. I believe Dynamite was in Fortnite, at least that is what I have heard. I don’t play the game, because I am middle-aged and stuck in my ways. 😁 I prefer honest reactions to people playing lip service, so good reaction!
Thanks for the kind words! Fortnight might be where I’ve heard it before. I’m mid 40s but have no kids and have wasted too much time before fully growing up. 😂🤣
There are 3 songs in this time period the other Permission To Dance all were part of their journey through covid and were ment to help ARMY through covid fun songs to get people up and dancing in their home's or for those who were allowed to go out into the street while compiling with social distance regulations and dance. eg exercise. Where I live every morning the neighbours came out of their house's spaced themselves out along the road within their individual family group and we danced to the 3 BTS songs. We laughed, talked, sung with our masks on. It was a pick me up for a lot of us and others would open their windows and cheer from their windows and conversations were held after we'd been dancing in in the street while still keeping to the Social Distancing rules.
Dude, I like reactors who are honest, because phony is easy to recognize. I like to think so anyway. I can see why kids go crazy over BTS. Super talented and I’m loving the catchy songs. I liked both these songs and have downloaded them both. I tried watching a couple of live performances but the screaming was so loud…felt like Beatlemania. Anyway, loving the reactions.
Yes you probably heard Dynamite during the Samsung Flip Phone commercials. Yep Dynamite was live. They practice on treadmills and even wear masks while practicing to increase their lung capacity so it’s easy for them to sing live during performances. I am a metal fan and I also love HipHop & Rap. Their early stuff to drew me in. RM is the lyricist (poet, storytelling & word player) of the group. His background is underground rapper. Suga’s lyrics are raw and talks about social anxiety, depression and mental health issues. His background is underground rapper and producer. Jhope learned to rap from RM & Suga but rap like he dances. He also switches between rapping and singing and his flow is in and out of the beats. He is the Lead Dancer. His background is street dancing. Jungkook is the main vocalist but actually started as a rapper. Because of his vocal abilities the changed his role to Main Singer. He does a lot of the add libs. He can even scat. His background was singing but was very very shy when he started. V has the biggest vocal range from deep smooth jazzy vocals to really high notes. His background is he went to an audition to support a friend and was asked if wanted to try out. He sang, danced, rapped and played the saxophone. He was the only to passed the audition. He was an all rounder. Jin had no experience. He was going to acting school. He was approached on the street for his looks. He had to learn to sing and dance. His triple high notes is absolutely insane. Jimin’s teacher encouraged him to try out for BigHit. He had no singing experience and had no training. He went in and watch the other members training. After his training was over he would practice on his own. His voice is very unique. He is the main dancer of the group. His background is he went to school for modern dance and has black belts in several different types of martial arts which he incorporates in his dance. They are really good at combining musical genres have meaningful lyrics. Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance came out during the pandemic. They did not actually write/produce these 3 songs accept the rapping parts. The songs were written by outside writers. The sang it all in English and made it poppy to lift peoples spirits while in lockdown around the world. It seemed to help. Since you like metal check out their more aggressive music to start out. Rappers - *Outro: Tear live is a must *Cyphers 1 thru 4 and Cypher Melody all lives (Cypher 3 live in Busan is my favorite very aggressive) *Ddaeng *Ugh Solo *Set Me Free Part 2 by Jimin *Jhope’s Jack in the Box performance at Lallapalooza in Chicago. The version of the songs at this concert were darker than the the MV versions. The live band was awesome. Full Group *Baepsae (translated Crow Tit aka a small bird with very short legs) aka silver spoon live *Dionysus live *Mic Drop & Run BTS live in Busan Of course these are just suggestions but it what brought a lot of us over from metal.
Glad you enjoyed Butter! 😊🫰💜 If I remember correctly, on your first BTS reaction, you stated what you thought kpop would be and you described, imo, an aspect of the Dynamite official mv, lol! If you look at the suggested videos after either video, you'll see the pastel outfits that I believe you referred to. You might prefer Dynamite with a live band because you'll hear the instrumentation better. There's a video, BTS NPR Tiny Desk, you might enjoy. It's actually 3 songs; Dynamite, Save Me, and Spring Day. There's a lot of back story to Spring Day (partly refers to the Sewol Ferry tragedy,), but that can be saved for a separate reaction. I can't tell if you'd like Permission to Dance, but it's their third all English song, if you want to give it a try.
I'm expecting my Christmas card. ROFL It took me a long time and a lot of exposure to BTS before I decided I liked Butter. Dynamite made me happy from the start. But Permission to Dance is my fav of the English songs, because, while it's 'pop-py,' it's also verging on being rebellious in a non-rebel kinda way. It's full of references and easter eggs, but even without knowing any of that, it gives homage to the human spirit's ability to keep going, even during a global pandemic. I'm sorry you didn't complete the English trilogy. But it's truly not in your wheelhouse, so it's fine.
Right now BTS is now in their military service but it doesn't mean they are disband or broke up as a group, they start in their enlist in military since 2022 and they will be back and make songs as a band next year 2025. actually they are still very active. One of oldest member in bts and the first bts member who enlist in military "Jin" just Discharge from military and before he enter in military he had a live and he said when he return he will live again immediately and yess he keep his promise for the BTS Army. While BTS Jimin are in military and rest of bts,before he enter in military he prepare somthing for his fans And BTS jimin will release his 2nd solo album, all songs release this july maybe. I don't how many things they prepare before they enlist just for their fans but we're so thankful as a fan.
For anyone who's in to rock (and yes, I'm cramming metal under that very large umbrella), there are a few songs I can recommend: There are two songs that have rockier remixes. Fake Love (Rocking Vibe Mix) sounds intentional and good. DNA (Pedal 2 LA Mix) is reminescent of late 80's rock, but to me it feels disconnected, and just like someone put a generic rock track on top of DNA. Still, it's worth to have a listen to it. As for solo stuff, Agust D's Snooze and J-hope's More are musts. And out of left field came RM's Around the World in a Day. That song is just too good! As for BTS as a group, I cannot leave the song Run. Even though it isn't pure rock, there's just something about the song itself and the music video that tickles my pop punk soul. (And if one mixes it up with the song Run BTS, no harm done. That one is mighty fine too!)
Think of it this way Dance is just your body moving to the beat of the music doesn't have to elaborate it can be a simple nodding of the head or clapping your hands, moving your foot or arm to the beat of the music. It's the music that make's your body want to move often you find your own body moving without even realise it's doing it. Our bodies as humans respond to music as an automatic response to the stimulation of the beats and patterns of notes.
Their live performances remind me of a Broadway play; every move is choreographed and practiced for months. The production is incredible and over the top expensive. Even on tour, JK stayed after every performance to practice Euphoria, which had a lift where he soars over the crowd singing. They are so confident because they have over practiced. When they were starting out with no money they promised each other that each record/video would be better than the last. As they got more money, they pulled out all the stops. An example of this is the 2019 MAMA Awards show where they performed for 40 minutes with about 50 extras, including animals.
Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance are all great songs and professionally executed, they don't necessarily fit into many Armies view of BTS as making deep and meaningful songs. They still have a great beat to get even the most unwilling dancer move their feet, or whatever. I view these songs as BTS-lite. BTS doesn't do lipsyncing.
BTS doesn't know HOW to lip sync. Literally. Even in 98% of their MV's, they're singing the song while filming. Obviously editing, etc. makes it seem like lip syncing in the music videos, but most of the time, they're not. Butter, Dynamite, and Permission to Dance were all made partly as "feel good" songs for the pandemic and partly as a bid to be more "western friendly" to try to nab a Grammy. Speaking as a dancer (and club kid back in the day)? I do love them. Do I feel they're some of BTS' "best songs ever"? No. Not even close. (Though that Dynamite performance was one of my favorites. 2nd only to them performing it on Jimmy Fallon. Since the song does kind of have a retro/80's feel to it, everyone was telling them they should have been roller skating in the MV. Jimmy Fallon? They did!!! Sadly, not TO the performance, but afterwards. My skater heart still cried tears of joy. LOL)
One of BTS' magical powers is that they can make anyone like anything, lol. I've seen reactors that didn't like pop music, had no interest in dancing, preferred rap over singing, only wanted to watch live performances, etc etc. But BTS won them over in the end. As you form more of an emotuonal connection with them, you can go back & listen to songs and have a totally different feeling about them from the one you originally had. 💜
BTS does not lip-sync during their performances. Instead, they sing live, but sometimes, due to their intricate and demanding choreography, they use backup vocals. These pre-recorded vocals help fill in the gaps and support the live performance, ensuring that the quality of the music remains consistent even when the choreography is particularly challenging. This approach allows them to maintain their high-energy dance routines while still delivering a strong vocal performance.💜💜
It’s funny because I was expecting to hate it and even when it got really poppy, I was just so onboard with it. I don’t know the guys well at all but it almost felt like they were really having fun with it and maybe even in on a joke.
You HAVE to check out bts live during concerts to see just how well they sing live :) This live performance was obviously pre-recorded because of the pandemic, and when they pre-record performances they might do a couple takes, but live in concert you can hear them so much more clearly with less production and honestly in my opinion they sound even better! Also I know comments are saying bts NEVER lip-sync, but there have been two performances in their 10 year long career where they lip-synced. And honestly it showed why they usually never do it lmao. None of them could move their mouths to the track properly to save their lives, we can see that sometimes in their music videos too😭
DYnamite came out in 2020 to purposely lift spirits of army during pandemic times so all Live versions of Dynamite promotions has no audience, and u can see that ALL liver versions has so much production value so it each live is special to ARMY
Some Korean groups that may have not been mentioned that I think you would like and many people don't react to are Monsta X and The Rose. Monsta X are Beast idols, so their look and sound are different. My favorite song is "Chaotic," but "Gambler" is the one that pulled me in. The Rose is an indie rock band. I recommend "Back to Me" or maybe "Alive."
@ReactionsThatRock This group of young men do so much more. I heard Dynamite and have been an ARMY ever since. They lift my spirit with their music, words, and deeds. Enjoy the journey!! ♾️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️💕
Some explaining! Dynamite came out in mid Summer 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic! Obviously they could not leave Korea This was Performed for America's got talent In a amusement park theme park in Korea Of course of course it was shut down shut down Possibly their company rented the entire theme park To make the video They are singing live They have microphones on or holding microphones they're singing They don't fake it the way say I saw I saw her concert video What to be a 3 1⁄2 hour concert supposed to be singing live at a concertlive? Over 75% of the songs were all lip syncing you could tell when she quit moving her mouth and stared into the camera but you still heard her singing that's lip syncing Not even coordinated enough to go do a good job faking it! A people play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her People play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her concerts A BTS concert that's 2 1⁄2-3 1⁄2 even 4 hours long they are singing and dancing live all the way through it They are using back tracks On some songs when the choreography is extra difficult But they were actually Singing live they'll stop singing on purpose so you can tell that they're singing live Singing live but they perform the song several times and put together clips Cause all obviously they didn't magically appear from the ground to on top of the roof! Have you watched the on kinetic manifesto film come prima It's a performance video version of The song on It is it is not on official music video there is a on official music video Music video will say official video Although they say official track video Special performance video Live performance OK anyway they perform the song on at At the grand central terminal New York city for the tonight show starring jimmy Fallon At 2:00 AM At 2:00 AM they closed it down had been hiding and the camera booms and stuff were just told the public they were gonna be doing maintenance From 2:00 AM From 2:00 AMTo about 6:00 AM They performed live3 times Row row and Row row and Trolls the best performance Broadcast on the show!
While people may have recommended avoiding their full English songs, I feel like you understand why they said that. And because you understand that, you are able to view these videos in a different way, despite not knowing a whole lot about the group.
There's this song of them, louder than bombs which was army's favourite but was never performed live. When army asked RM, he said that song is very difficult to sing live. They can choose to lipsync tho to please army but they choose not to. I do hope they perform it live after they come back from the military. They sometimes stop singing in the middle of a performance to prove that they're singing live.
I'm personally a Dynamite over Butter girlie but totally respect your honesty. I just think it's a perfectly crafted pop song, but since that's not your thing I get why you'd like butter better. It's more edgy. Would still suggest you watch the MV for Dynamite. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and own faves. 💜
They tend not to lip synch (they are not very good at it), they occasionally do if the production requires it (not all programs do live sound)but with this production I suspect they are performing live with a backing track, as well as post production and multiple takes. There are many more raw performances than this. But they also performed dynamite live about 150 times so they are pretty dialed ln!
No they are live they only ever sing live, they'll often have a backing track you'll hear when they decide to miss a lyric occasionally if they can't catch their breath and then you might even hear their gasp over a much quieter backing track. Other time's especially Suga he'll remove his mic and just stand still and you'll here only the music. They do this and openingly to show they are not lip syncing, it's a pride and professional thing. Oh yes and their mic's are always live, they are not for show.
Having fun going through your individual reactions. Concerned about how you’ll get over your aversion to dancing…as a group they kill at dance! But maybe their live shows loosen that up. More knowledgeable army will be able to point you to the best recordings of the songs you might vibe with. Unless we can convert you to an appreciator of their amazing choreo…. 😂
I’m working on it. I’m not opposed to dancing. I’m just so used to seeing it as cheesy boy band stuff. My wife loved USHER when he came out and his dancing was refreshing because it seemed to serve the music. I saw that in JK, too. The BTS dancing seems to serve the music and that’s a good thing. It’s just an art I need to learn to appreciate. Of course, I dated a dancer in my late teens and she broke my heart… so maybe I’m just projecting. 🤣
You might think the version of Butter that they did at the Grammys, it was pretty freaking COOL!!! They sing and dance at their live concerts, so tjey are very good at singing live and maintaining breath control. For you I recommend "Fire", it's pne of my favorites, and probably "Not Today" and "UGH!" Their colab with Coldplay, "My Universe" is an anthem kinda song, and the "behind: movie for the making of the very cinematic video is AWESOME if you are into seeing the birth of a song. And you MUST listen to BTS member JHope's solo songs "More" and "Arson". They move so fluidly from genre to genre that they can give you musical whiplash, they can do it ALL!!
Oh I greatly appreciate this info and guidance! I’m taking notes! And don’t tell anyone, but I’m doing another Tuesday Two-fer this week and Fire might (wink wink) be in there!
They never lip sync; they sometimes use a backing track. They practice singing running on treadmills. For some reason, Suga particularly takes offense to accusations of lip syncing, so he will stop singing or rapping in the middle of a song and look at the camera and smirk, to show there is no voice singing in the background. He is such a mood. You will like them even better once you get to know them. Borahae!
That’s just crazy! They should not be that good!
@@ReactionsThatRockthey are actually better live
@@ReactionsThatRockwelcome to the BTS world, we love this 💜
@@mawbast1 I agree 😍
@@ReactionsThatRock They actually suck at lip-synching... you can see that in some of their official music videos where they are supposed to lip-synching and more than half the time, their lips don't match! :P
This (Dynamite) was during the pandemic....so no live audience. But they were singing live.
That’s amazing! There’s a WHOLE LOT of movement there to hit every mark and still carry the song. Impressive AF!
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I'm sure that dividing the song lyrics up among seven people helps to maintain their breath.
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That's BTS in a nutshell
"Impressive AF!"
I SEE YOU AGAIN!! (MissSmartypants555)
We can tell these are live vocals because we know the studio version so well.
Here, we can hear little microphone puffs and variations in the harmonies and ad-libs .
ARMY knows what’s up! That’s incredible!
One of the many reasons that make BTS approachable as artists is their musical diversity and genre crossing and blending. Essentially, there's something for
everyone. Enjoy the journey!
So I’m learning! Lots of diversity in sound and while Dynamite didn’t really do it for me the way Butter did, I can see why it has appeal. Solid song. Just didn’t move me.
@@ReactionsThatRocktheir English songs were pandemic time and not written or produced by them
It’s an inside joke that they suck at lip syncing
Since you’re a rock guy you might like More by J Hope
@@mawbast1 or Arson
Watch them live in Busan performing Mic Drop and Run BTS!
This is a good rec. While he seems to appreciate BTS’ musicianship, since he didn’t love ON and doesn’t like dancing or rap, I’ve had a hard time thinking of recs. 😂
It’s not that I don’t like dancing… it’s just so foreign to me. I’m used to headbanging. 🤷♂️
Maybe I’ll do another Two-Fer!!! 💜
They refuse to lip sync. They train very hard to sing while dancing and control their breathing in such an amazing way!! They fo 3-3.5 hr shows like that!!! Sure they have backing tracks so they can skip a line if they need to, but they always sing live. They’re totally the whole package!!! True artists and performers!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Definitely not lip syncing lol. They do have a back track. But i think it was RM that said once they don't lip sync because they are really bad at it, and that they shouldn't lip sync live because that wouldnt be fair to their audiences that pay to see them live. They also spent years running on treadmills and singing at the same time. I know sometimes it hard to tell the difference but you got to know these guys are fantastic live! They are on another level
That’s just absolutely insane! Every other group on the planet would have taken the lip synch route in this given the sheer amount of movement. I’m beyond impressed!!!
@@ReactionsThatRock to add on, Jin mentioned not too long ago that a) the vocalists used to complain, when the rappers said everyone should do live vocals, that it was easy for them to say it because they didn’t need to worry about pitch, and b) when he competed with his (prob non celeb) friends on breath-holding, he realised that he could do it for far longer than any of them, which he took as evidence that his vocation had endowed him with some unusual physical capacities.
They train like top athletes - working with coaches, physical therapists, and doctors - to be able to pull off their performances and stay on top of the game. I had not realised the intensity of their regimen until I got to know them better. Most normal people wouldn’t be able to keep up even with a support ecosystem.
I won’t say that there haven’t been times where the backing track is louder than the live vocals (especially with some pre-recorded performances, probably due to production demands), or that there isn’t sometimes a little bit of post production clean up, but when they say they’re live, they really are live.
@@ReactionsThatRockThere are numerous live streams where JK takes requests and sings just on live feed. The one where he is using an excercise roller is ridiculous :).
@@melsb1825Yes, I watched the abs roller one. By that time he’d already been working out for a while so when he started singing it was even more impressive.
They never lip sync. That's what they're known for. This is live.
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1st, BTS doesn't lip sync. They work very hard at what they do and to sound non breathy while they sing. Dancing and singing isn't easy. So that's 100% them singing. And 2nd, I'm like you I'm a rocker thru and thru.. Rock music is my Jam. BUT, watching TV one night a Samsung phone commercial came on with this crazy beat. No words just the music and the talking about the phone they were advertising. Believe it or not that blasted beat stuck in my head. I must have seen that commercial 10 times that night. Driving me nuts. So i hunted it down. It was 'Butter' lol... The fact it was in English stunned me. Not knowing anything about BTS i listened to other songs. Found out they were Korean and continued to explore. And oddly enough, i highly enjoyed it. I've been listening ever since.
Yeah… it’s been a week and Butter is STILL stuck in my head.
Turns out I’m ok with that! 🤩💜
@@ReactionsThatRock that's funny... and awesome!
I like honesty. Agree that there can be honesty with kindness as well.
Thank you! That’s my goal!!! 😃
There are close to 40 live versions of Dynamite, each one different settings, different outfits, some quite elaborate but no lip syncing. Backing, yes, but definitely all sung live while dancing. 💯🕺🏻
I do love your authenticity! 🫰
BTS and very very difficult go hand in hand! They are, in fact, singing here.
That’s amazing!!! It seemed too “showy” to be legit but it really looked like they were singing. 🤩
@@ReactionsThatRock They get even bigger live and on stage in front of an audience. Like, it's insane. I had never seen anything like them when I'd discovered them and like ten years later, I've STILL never seen anyone like them. Their shows go crazy, even their performances at award shows make you forget you're not actually at their concert and it's an award show. I definitely suggest you check out more lives.
RM used to say that they would not do an all-English song because it was not their thing to do. Until pandemic. Until they felt they wanted to bring joy to ARMY and not just ARMY, to reach as many people as possible in that gloomy time to make people's life a little lighter and a little brighter. I know intellectually that Dynamite is not their best song. I know that I don't like it nearly as much as majority of their other songs. But it comes on, and you cannot help liking it! It is not just the song, it is their faces and smiles, their unique voices and their personalities. Welcome to the endless world of BTS! Stay, you will find so much more and will enjoy it.
The hate people have for Dynamite and Butter (and Permission to Dance) really seems forced a lot of the time. I mean, I understand if these aren't everyone's favorites (and it's really okay, we all have our favorites) but one thing is for sure: these songs uplifted us during the pandemic, and I for one will forever be grateful to them for that.
This! I have major depression and ptsd, lost my job during the pandemic and had to work a job i hated instead. Dynamite was my light during that time. I turned it on the second I turned off my alarm every morning and it was my only saving grace. I’m grateful for those songs. 💜
@@namitales sending you hugs and lots of positive thoughts! Hope you're doing better now 💜
@@AbyssEnthusiast Thank you honey 💜 I’ve been in therapy and have a good support system thankfully 🥰
Agreed! I was never a "pop" fan AT ALL...always listened to different types of Rock (loved NIN, for example)...
But I've been really struggling with PTSD and anxiety, but these songs have been very soothing and uplifting.
(The songs that got me hooked originally were V's solo works, like Christmas Trees, Sweet Night, etc).
As you can see by flood of 'they never lip sync' comments we love our boys live performances. Their lives are always better than studio version. When they use support of a backing track, they don't move their mouths to lip sync. Most of the time backing track is quieter then their live mics... You can hear breathing and sometimes their clothes catch on the mics. They sound amazing live and for concerts they rearrange most of the setlist for a live band! You will love their heavy vibe of Mic Drop, followed by Run BTS from Busan concert.
I'm happy you were not discouraged by our warnings and gave pop songs a chance 😉
See you in the next BTS reaction!
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Yeah it’s live singing. To train they have done things like exercise with masks on (to limit oxygen intake like athletes do), sing while running on treadmills etc. It was pre recorded cos this is during COVID lockdowns but the mics are on. You can watch Butter live at the Grammys. That was epic.
Epic!
That’s so mind blowing to me. I’ve been on music video sets and concert stages and seen so many “artists” try to avoid singing at all costs.
@@ReactionsThatRock if you’re interested in hearing it from BTS themselves, I highly recommend watching Suchwita on You Tube. Search ‘Suchwita EP. 12 SUGA with Jin’. It’s a show where BTS member SUGA interviews artists over drinks, including episodes with each of the BTS members. In this episode we get some back stories that include live singing. (No need to react, just watch for yourself.)
BTS doesn't lip sync.
always live
I am a metal head and love BTS
Same
They always sing live with some backing track. That is the reason BTS is the best.
That’s unbelievable! 🤩🤩🤩
It's been said my many that BTS sucks at lip syncing but is great at singing live. If you think this looks difficult, you should watch one of their concerts when they do back to back songs for two hours! There are clips of them practising singing while working out! Love your honest reaction. You were thoughtful and engaged. I just subscribed.
Awe. Thank you so much for the kind words! I REALLY need to check out some behind the scenes stuff because they seem to do the impossible!
That you think they’re lip syncing because this MV would be too difficult to do otherwise makes me so excited for you to see their live performances
Sounds like something I need to do soon!!!
This 73 year old great grandma ARMY member says if you have a chance watch the live performance videos of BTS or find the dance rehearsals your mind will definitely be blown.
BTS always sound better live, it's crazy because the CD versions hold nothing compared to their live vocals, they're THAT good. I've had the pleasure of attending 4 concerts in my life and each one has been a life changing experience
It's live!!! They never do lip Sync!!
That’s phenomenal!!!
Thank you so much for your reaction on BTS 😊😊😊. Look forward to your next reaction💜💜💜💜
Thank you!!! There will be more!!! 💜🤩
I know everyone already told you they are not lip synching, that they in fact never do live, only for things like MVs, and it's a pride point for them and something they are known for, that they train for it, etc.
But! here are some things to consider to help you notice that they are not lip synching:
* You can hear their breaths
* Notice the change in sound quality when V and RM are inside the car, VS the natural reverb of the larger set.
* They are wearing mics and earpieces. You would not do that for a lip synch performance because it's not aesthetic and it's more fiddly pieces of equipment to have crew and performers deal with for no reason if they are not being used.
* If you listen to the studio version you will notice slight variations in their delivery in this live performance.
Yep, they really do this live. In live performances, if they cannot sing a particular note or part because of hard choreo, they just don't. They let backing tracks play, and you can clearly hear the difference. If they are holding a mic in their hand, they will put it away from their face and they don't try to mouth the lyrics if they are not really singing.
Those are the reasons I’d asked in the first place because EVERY producer on the planet would have made them lip synch that. I had assumed it would have been once I saw the type of video it was but there were the little variances in sound that made me wonder.
As for the mics and ear pieces, that’s actually quite common for a lip synch performance as an effort to make it look real. I’ve seen it live from side-stage way too many times. 🥲
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Lol, yeah, nope. It's unusual even for Korea actually, what they do. BTS have always been this way, from the beginning. In fact, they are so good they were accused of lip synching in their early years, even though that's common in their industry so hardly something to attack them over. But they get attacked over every damned thing and always have, even when they were broke nobodies from their nothing label that had 10 employees and struggled to feed and house them.
So they started leaving random bits off lines, especially Suga. They also do a lot of adlibs live, whether vocal runs and flourishes or rap hypes and noises or just commentary. They are very playful with the audience and each other and bounce off each other a lot. They are even better live than their studio tracks. They are phenomenal.
They are all pretty damned stable while singing and doing hard choreo, but Jungkook the most. He seems inhuman sometimes with the breath control and core strength he has.
They are not lip syncing. BTS do not ever lip sync. This is a live performance on America's Got Talent. I don't even hear a backing track, which they do tend to include when performing live, but it doesn't replace their live singing, and you can hear the difference.
That location was filmed live by renting a theme park in Korea after business hours. In the middle, when V closes the car door, you can hear the car door closing sound like in the song.
So well done! That type of motion is HARD to pull off while really singing. 🤩
@@ReactionsThatRock It is true that there are live issues among K-pop groups. However, the reason why Blackpink and BTS are recognized around the world as the best male and female groups is not only because they are good at dancing, but also because their live performances are as good as their dancing skills.
Bts did 3 all english songs during pandemic, Dynamite(homage to Michael Jacksson) Butter and Permission To Dance, this songs was upbeat to cheer up fans during lockdown. all 3 went in to Billboard 100 as nr 1
They did a tiny desk concert with a live band. and their Busan Yet to come concert has a live band too.
Dynamite was everywhere, LOL they did it on the grammy's live to tape during covid. This, Butter and Permission to dance they did so all fans could cheer up a bit during covid lock downs. and boy, did it work.
While I don't think these represent bts as musicians, I still think they're great songs that have a place in their discography :)
When Dynamite and Butter came out I had them on repeat because they just make me happy and lift my mood right away, and sometimes that is what we need.
I'm someone who likes almost all genres of music (though my faves are hip-hop, metal and alternative) so bts are just the right musicians for me, I love the variety. And while I think their absolute best work are their b-sides, there is a charm to their title tracks that often lean more pop.
It took my brain a while to accept that they aren’t lip syncing too 😂 I’m very skeptical and grew up on stage so I take performance very seriously. They are really just once in a generation talents who I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on stage in person a few times. They do this for 3 hours, and it’s phenomenal.
Happened to see this thumbnail and decided to give you a watch. I’m older ARMY and have liked rock, jazz, hip hop mostly. I love BTS! I’m glad that you were actually saying you felt like Butter was better than Dynamite though I like all. I do have my favs and they are not these ones. Yes, good ARMY can figure out who or what kind of reactor is being genuine and respectful about BTS. Since I saw that this was not your introduction to the group and have reacted to other songs, I subbed and liked this. I want to check out your other reactions when I get time. Thanks for catching the spelling of ARMY during RM’s rap in Butter! Ya, I wouldn’t recommend this either if you are just learning about them 😂. I won’t make any recommendations until I see what you have reacted to and what you enjoy. Sometimes later, we recommend to try to listen or watch the really deep meanings of some songs. Since ARMY bombarded you re: lip syncing, when you’re ready, live award or other performances may be suggested. It’s good to get to know a bit more about the guys and what they have gone through to get to where they are now. I usually try not to comment long or at all, since I’d end up W a novella for you. Thank you! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇨🇦
Thanks so much for checking out my journey! Sooooo many songs to get to!
I thought I’d get a break while they were in the service and get caught up… but then they all released more songs!!! 🤩😊💜
@@ReactionsThatRock That’s what BTS does for ARMY since we consider them as Family and they do the same for us. 😂Take your time. I’d start in their earlier years maybe.
Once Dynamite was playnig in the supermarket, I got so hyped that I started to dance and sing, making my son so embarassed.😂😂😂😂😂
I go shopping with my wife. If I hear it I’m going to embarrass her on principle alone! 🤣💜
It's live singing, with some part of the track in back, but they are so good profissional that you barely notice their voice cracking while they are insanely dancing
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Yes, it's live. You can tell by their singing. They are excellent entertainer's!
That’s what got me. It sounded live but no other artist would sing live with that much motion.
It’s just incredible!
@ReactionsThatRock but they do..I'm 59 y old and yes..they are for real. The problem is that you're so used to American entertainers and they really don't do anything, but these boys actually do.There was a time that they worked like twelve to sixteen hours a day just dancing and yes , they sing on the treadmill while running. They have trained for this while our entertainers do not. I know I know it's unbelievable but these boys are the real thing. If you ever get a chance to see them in concert you would be amazed and yes , they are singing live while they're dancing. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and Bring earplugs because you're gonna need them from the cheering of the crowd
😂 you gotta watch more live performances
Yes I do!!! 🤩💜
oh you should compare the recorded version to the live performances and you'll notice the subtle differences and breath sounds! they always sing live! their live performances are the best part of BTS. I'm enjoying your reactions!
Thanks for the kind words! Awesome idea of comparing live to tape. I’m still amazed they can do that seamlessly!
Omg no I love these songs. Thanks for reacting. Guys we r over disparaging comments about Dynamite n Butter.
Butter and Dynamite are what I call car radio songs - fun when they come on; but they don’t make my headphone playlist for real listening. Spring Day is my top headphones song. Others rotate in and out.
I’ll check out Spring Day. I do agree with you on these two songs. I always call songs like this “radio filler”. They’re good enough where you don’t skip em or change the channel but you don’t go and seek them out.
@@ReactionsThatRock Exactly.
For Spring Day, I can’t guarantee you will like it - it’s just the one that actually got me listening to their music, when I realized I was pausing to listen every time it came on. I generally like reactions cold; but this one, you might want to just read up a snippet on what it is about.
Both were number 1's on the USA billboard Charts for weeks on end they 2 of 6 songs.
I can see that! Both are still stuck in my head!!!
I highly recommend you to watch the Disonissos stage.
MMA 2019
BTS Intro: Persona + Boy In Luv + Boy With Luv + Mikrokosmos + Dionysus
If you see Dynamite Dance Break on the 2020 MMA stage, I think you will really like it.
Be sure to watch the 2018.2019 MMA BTS performance stage as well.
BTS' performances at the Jimmy Fallon Show and the James Gordon Show from 2018 to 2021 are also the best.
yeah they don't lip sync what they do is A LOT of practicing they do it until everybody is satisfied even if it takes hours and hours they are very precisely ..... Sometimes its hard to believe they are THAT GOOD but yes they are💜
that is the power of bts you a heavy metal guy can apprecuate it
You aren’t wrong!!! 🤩💜
Oh this gentleman does his research, I definitely love how he picks up the thread of what happens in all the songs, which I surely respect because of his experience, it's good to see intelligent reactions. Thanks. What a nice guy, I've seen all his reactions, he's a kind, honest and respectful person.💜
Couldn't agree more! Seriously, thank you so much for the kind words! I've still got a lot to learn about these guys and I'm sure I've missed a lot of easter eggs simply by not knowing about the meanings, but I'm loving what I'm hearing and their connection to ARMY seems so real and genuine!
"Dynamite" has been played EVERYWHERE, so I'm sure you've heard it. McDonald's commercial (they had a BTS meal), Samsung commercial, every damn sporting event...
I think the Samsung commercials although I think I’ve eaten the BTS meal at McDs without having g any clue what it was. That’s how us big guys roll. 🤣
I love how at the beginning he says " i hate it so far" then proceeded to bob hos head to the music 😂😂😂 too funny. I liked your reaction. Even though its not your cup of tea, you still listened and was respectful. You might like "More" by J-hope. Its a soli song from one of the members.
BTS are growing on me like a fungus.
I dare someone to listen and not enjoy them eventually!
I did check out More a while back and really loved it. Had a solid rock edge with a solid melody!
@@ReactionsThatRock ah, I see. I'll have to go back and check out that reaction 😊
I respect you are honest with us
Thank you!!!😊
In that performance at AGT it is a live performance on line during the pandemic.
That’s amazing! 🤩
It is a hoot watching their first song. No More Dream. Mic Drop is a popular song and was an instant favorite for me.
No More Dream. Got it. I’m taking notes! 📝 💜
Don't let know-it-all ARMYs influence you that much. Dynamite is BTS's most all-time popular video on TH-cam. And, of course, you enjoyed Butter more than Dynamite because you watched the video! You didn't watch the Dynamite video. Although it's not my favorite BTS song, it is my favorite video. It's also a great song, fun and uplifting. I don't get all the hate for their English songs. They're GREAT songs and I really enjoy them, along with their Korean songs, too
A lot of people look down on pop music, sadly.
They don’t ever get to me. I usually just like to offer a quick explainer for why I picked what I did. If I don’t, I’ll have 100 comments telling me I should have done “that version” or “this song” etc.
I also can’t fault people for being passionate. That’s the feeling music should invoke. I’d rather someone tell me passionately what song or version they would have liked then have a bunch of indifferent viewers. Makes it more fun. 😂
I used to. I started this whole channel to break away from rock and metal and find other music I might like. So far so good! 😊
@@ReactionsThatRock - to be fair, BTS do have a LOT of different performances. I believe there are over 30 for Dynamite alone!
But there are definitely performances which are iconic. For example, my favourite Dynamite performance is the one from the 2020 MMA Awards. But then again, I know for a fact that I haven't seen them all!
That's why Army will try and steer you towards the 'best' performance when making their recommendations. 💜
@@ReactionsThatRock - you've definitely come to the right place! Sometimes I don't even have a name for some of BTS's music, lol.
Thank you for being honest upfront. Listen to their older music. You don’t have to understand dance. Just enjoy, give us your opinion and ask questions. Remember when listening to their other songs to turn captions on for subtitles.
thank you for your reaction- loved it 💜🦋💜
My pleasure 😊
If u watcj the MV or listen to the studio version before qatching Dynamite LIVE then u can tell the difference. Their Live versions of each song are so much more amazing , and thats what u are feeling right now
You need to see the rap line, I think you just fall in love 😍💜
Probably! I’ll check it out! 💜
This was not lip synced. They actually sound that good live. I’ve seen it myself. Also, I really appreciate your honest reactions. BTS has like 400+ songs, so no one would expect you to love every one of them. These two songs were released during the height of the pandemic, and their purpose was to give ARMY something to cheer them up. They might not be all deep in meaning lyrically, but they hold sentimental importance as the one bright spot in our lives during that time. 💜
Never lip sync! You probably heard these songs in restaurants and stores. I always here them in Walmart and Target lol
That’s nuts that they’re really singing! Wow!
I actually ran on to Publix this morning and Dynamite was playing. I guess that’s where I’ve heard it before!
They actually often sound better live than on the track. It's very weird. They've proven time and time again that they sing live and can even hit the highest notes consistently. Sometimes for the very hard choreo they let the backing track take over and they just don't sing a little bit. But yeah, definitely live. They rather mess it up sometimes than lipsync. Honestly there's some examples where they mess up. Especially Jimin has a very delicate voice and when he can't hear the tracking in-ear well bc of busy environments he can really go off key. But most of the times he's spot and spot on and he does the highest notes in the group.
Haters love to use those instances to tell people bts can't sing live, it's funny bc if you can't hear your in-ear it's very hard to be on key and there's 5000 more times he does hit the notes.
I am old…and love metal but I also love BTS!!!
Awesome!!! 🤩
Oh fellow Metal Head here many fellow Metal Head's are part of the fandom.
I’m noticing. It’s a bit odd, but I get it. I think metalheads can respect good lyricism and a solid song regardless of genre.
@@ReactionsThatRockThere are a lot of Rock Vibes in some of their songs in some remix's and some of the Rap tracks. You notice it even more at certain Award Show's and points in Live Concerts where they have a their live band with them.
Hi! Fun fact, this song and I believe this exact video was the start of my BTS journey. I heard it and thought "it's alright" then I heard "Baepsae" and "no more dream", and was like "oh wait!" Haha. Butter and Dynamite were put out during the pandemic just to make people feel better. Another fun fact, you could always break up the guide and do it in segments . . .jus saying lol (jk). Missed a couple of your videos, will go back. Hope you're doing well🤘💜
Thanks! I’m doing quite well. Been insane at work (the joys of being a small business owner) which has kept me way too busy for fun side gigs. 🥲
Everyone told me to give these English songs a bit of time before I heard them and I’m not good at taking direction. I REALLY enjoyed Butter. Dynamite felt a bit too commercial (which is probably why it’s in commercials) and didn’t move me. I’m gonna check out the songs you mentioned. You haven’t steered me wrong yet!!!
@@ReactionsThatRock Baepsae is my all-time favourite since way back when! But you'll need the explanation video with it for context. 💜
They were singing, they don't do lip sync. What they do, sometimes, is using backtracks with the melody and the ad libs that they do by themselves. But it's easy to recognize when they are not singing, because they close their mouths and you can hear the backtrack in a low volume.
These songs are the less representative of their huge discography 🙂
I think you'd like songs like Dyonisus, DNA, Not Today... do you like rap? Well, even if you don't, give it a try, because they are excellent! Their lyrics are deep and meaningful, even when the rhythm is danceable. Sometimes, we need explanations to understand the easter eggs, wordplays and symbolism in the MV and in the lyrics.
Dynamite was basically to cheer up people during shutdown. I love Dynamite, but I definitely can see how people can see it as “poppy”- which it is, and people don’t like that. I have heard others say they prefer Butter as well.
I believe Dynamite was in Fortnite, at least that is what I have heard. I don’t play the game, because I am middle-aged and stuck in my ways. 😁
I prefer honest reactions to people playing lip service, so good reaction!
Thanks for the kind words!
Fortnight might be where I’ve heard it before. I’m mid 40s but have no kids and have wasted too much time before fully growing up. 😂🤣
There are 3 songs in this time period the other Permission To Dance all were part of their journey through covid and were ment to help ARMY through covid fun songs to get people up and dancing in their home's or for those who were allowed to go out into the street while compiling with social distance regulations and dance. eg exercise. Where I live every morning the neighbours came out of their house's spaced themselves out along the road within their individual family group and we danced to the 3 BTS songs. We laughed, talked, sung with our masks on. It was a pick me up for a lot of us and others would open their windows and cheer from their windows and conversations were held after we'd been dancing in in the street while still keeping to the Social Distancing rules.
Dude, I like reactors who are honest, because phony is easy to recognize. I like to think so anyway. I can see why kids go crazy over BTS. Super talented and I’m loving the catchy songs. I liked both these songs and have downloaded them both. I tried watching a couple of live performances but the screaming was so loud…felt like Beatlemania. Anyway, loving the reactions.
Yeah, I watched a fan shot live video one time and all I heard was crowd noise. I’m thinking the properly produced live vids is the way to go.
Yes you probably heard Dynamite during the Samsung Flip Phone commercials.
Yep Dynamite was live. They practice on treadmills and even wear masks while practicing to increase their lung capacity so it’s easy for them to sing live during performances.
I am a metal fan and I also love HipHop & Rap. Their early stuff to drew me in.
RM is the lyricist (poet, storytelling & word player) of the group. His background is underground rapper.
Suga’s lyrics are raw and talks about social anxiety, depression and mental health issues. His background is underground rapper and producer.
Jhope learned to rap from RM & Suga but rap like he dances. He also switches between rapping and singing and his flow is in and out of the beats. He is the Lead Dancer. His background is street dancing.
Jungkook is the main vocalist but actually started as a rapper. Because of his vocal abilities the changed his role to Main Singer. He does a lot of the add libs. He can even scat. His background was singing but was very very shy when he started.
V has the biggest vocal range from deep smooth jazzy vocals to really high notes. His background is he went to an audition to support a friend and was asked if wanted to try out. He sang, danced, rapped and played the saxophone. He was the only to passed the audition. He was an all rounder.
Jin had no experience. He was going to acting school. He was approached on the street for his looks. He had to learn to sing and dance. His triple high notes is absolutely insane.
Jimin’s teacher encouraged him to try out for BigHit. He had no singing experience and had no training. He went in and watch the other members training. After his training was over he would practice on his own. His voice is very unique. He is the main dancer of the group. His background is he went to school for modern dance and has black belts in several different types of martial arts which he incorporates in his dance.
They are really good at combining musical genres have meaningful lyrics.
Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance came out during the pandemic. They did not actually write/produce these 3 songs accept the rapping parts. The songs were written by outside writers. The sang it all in English and made it poppy to lift peoples spirits while in lockdown around the world. It seemed to help.
Since you like metal check out their more aggressive music to start out.
Rappers -
*Outro: Tear live is a must
*Cyphers 1 thru 4 and Cypher Melody all lives (Cypher 3 live in Busan is my favorite very aggressive)
*Ddaeng
*Ugh
Solo
*Set Me Free Part 2 by Jimin
*Jhope’s Jack in the Box performance at Lallapalooza in Chicago. The version of the songs at this concert were darker than the the MV versions. The live band was awesome.
Full Group
*Baepsae (translated Crow Tit aka a small bird with very short legs) aka silver spoon live
*Dionysus live
*Mic Drop & Run BTS live in Busan
Of course these are just suggestions but it what brought a lot of us over from metal.
Bts can not lip sync. It’s the only thing they can’t do. 😂
Glad you enjoyed Butter! 😊🫰💜
If I remember correctly, on your first BTS reaction, you stated what you thought kpop would be and you described, imo, an aspect of the Dynamite official mv, lol! If you look at the suggested videos after either video, you'll see the pastel outfits that I believe you referred to.
You might prefer Dynamite with a live band because you'll hear the instrumentation better. There's a video, BTS NPR Tiny Desk, you might enjoy. It's actually 3 songs; Dynamite, Save Me, and Spring Day. There's a lot of back story to Spring Day (partly refers to the Sewol Ferry tragedy,), but that can be saved for a separate reaction.
I can't tell if you'd like Permission to Dance, but it's their third all English song, if you want to give it a try.
Bts never lip sync...
I'm expecting my Christmas card. ROFL It took me a long time and a lot of exposure to BTS before I decided I liked Butter. Dynamite made me happy from the start. But Permission to Dance is my fav of the English songs, because, while it's 'pop-py,' it's also verging on being rebellious in a non-rebel kinda way. It's full of references and easter eggs, but even without knowing any of that, it gives homage to the human spirit's ability to keep going, even during a global pandemic. I'm sorry you didn't complete the English trilogy. But it's truly not in your wheelhouse, so it's fine.
Right now BTS is now in their military service but it doesn't mean they are disband or broke up as a group, they start in their enlist in military since 2022 and they will be back and make songs as a band next year 2025. actually they are still very active. One of oldest member in bts and the first bts member who enlist in military "Jin" just Discharge from military and before he enter in military he had a live and he said when he return he will live again immediately and yess he keep his promise for the BTS Army.
While BTS Jimin are in military and rest of bts,before he enter in military he prepare somthing for his fans And BTS jimin will release his 2nd solo album, all songs release this july maybe.
I don't how many things they prepare before they enlist just for their fans but we're so thankful as a fan.
For anyone who's in to rock (and yes, I'm cramming metal under that very large umbrella), there are a few songs I can recommend:
There are two songs that have rockier remixes. Fake Love (Rocking Vibe Mix) sounds intentional and good. DNA (Pedal 2 LA Mix) is reminescent of late 80's rock, but to me it feels disconnected, and just like someone put a generic rock track on top of DNA. Still, it's worth to have a listen to it.
As for solo stuff, Agust D's Snooze and J-hope's More are musts. And out of left field came RM's Around the World in a Day. That song is just too good!
As for BTS as a group, I cannot leave the song Run. Even though it isn't pure rock, there's just something about the song itself and the music video that tickles my pop punk soul. (And if one mixes it up with the song Run BTS, no harm done. That one is mighty fine too!)
Think of it this way Dance is just your body moving to the beat of the music doesn't have to elaborate it can be a simple nodding of the head or clapping your hands, moving your foot or arm to the beat of the music. It's the music that make's your body want to move often you find your own body moving without even realise it's doing it. Our bodies as humans respond to music as an automatic response to the stimulation of the beats and patterns of notes.
Their live performances remind me of a Broadway play; every move is choreographed and practiced for months. The production is incredible and over the top expensive. Even on tour, JK stayed after every performance to practice Euphoria, which had a lift where he soars over the crowd singing. They are so confident because they have over practiced. When they were starting out with no money they promised each other that each record/video would be better than the last. As they got more money, they pulled out all the stops. An example of this is the 2019 MAMA Awards show where they performed for 40 minutes with about 50 extras, including animals.
Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance are all great songs and professionally executed, they don't necessarily fit into many Armies view of BTS as making deep and meaningful songs. They still have a great beat to get even the most unwilling dancer move their feet, or whatever. I view these songs as BTS-lite.
BTS doesn't do lipsyncing.
BTS doesn't know HOW to lip sync.
Literally.
Even in 98% of their MV's, they're singing the song while filming. Obviously editing, etc. makes it seem like lip syncing in the music videos, but most of the time, they're not.
Butter, Dynamite, and Permission to Dance were all made partly as "feel good" songs for the pandemic and partly as a bid to be more "western friendly" to try to nab a Grammy.
Speaking as a dancer (and club kid back in the day)? I do love them.
Do I feel they're some of BTS' "best songs ever"? No. Not even close.
(Though that Dynamite performance was one of my favorites. 2nd only to them performing it on Jimmy Fallon. Since the song does kind of have a retro/80's feel to it, everyone was telling them they should have been roller skating in the MV. Jimmy Fallon? They did!!! Sadly, not TO the performance, but afterwards. My skater heart still cried tears of joy. LOL)
One of BTS' magical powers is that they can make anyone like anything, lol.
I've seen reactors that didn't like pop music, had no interest in dancing, preferred rap over singing, only wanted to watch live performances, etc etc. But BTS won them over in the end.
As you form more of an emotuonal connection with them, you can go back & listen to songs and have a totally different feeling about them from the one you originally had. 💜
BTS does not lip-sync during their performances. Instead, they sing live, but sometimes, due to their intricate and demanding choreography, they use backup vocals. These pre-recorded vocals help fill in the gaps and support the live performance, ensuring that the quality of the music remains consistent even when the choreography is particularly challenging. This approach allows them to maintain their high-energy dance routines while still delivering a strong vocal performance.💜💜
I also love Butter...try watching the Grammy performance! It's great! (even if you don't react you should watch it!!)
It’s funny because I was expecting to hate it and even when it got really poppy, I was just so onboard with it. I don’t know the guys well at all but it almost felt like they were really having fun with it and maybe even in on a joke.
They’re freaks of nature lmao it’s them live.
You HAVE to check out bts live during concerts to see just how well they sing live :)
This live performance was obviously pre-recorded because of the pandemic, and when they pre-record performances they might do a couple takes, but live in concert you can hear them so much more clearly with less production and honestly in my opinion they sound even better!
Also I know comments are saying bts NEVER lip-sync, but there have been two performances in their 10 year long career where they lip-synced. And honestly it showed why they usually never do it lmao. None of them could move their mouths to the track properly to save their lives, we can see that sometimes in their music videos too😭
That’s awesomely funny!!!
The lesson I’m learning here is that I really have to check out some live performances!!!
Dünya Star lari muhteşem 7 sonsuza kadar BTS 💜
🤩🤩🤩
DYnamite came out in 2020 to purposely lift spirits of army during pandemic times so all Live versions of Dynamite promotions has no audience, and u can see that ALL liver versions has so much production value so it each live is special to ARMY
Some Korean groups that may have not been mentioned that I think you would like and many people don't react to are Monsta X and The Rose.
Monsta X are Beast idols, so their look and sound are different. My favorite song is "Chaotic," but "Gambler" is the one that pulled me in.
The Rose is an indie rock band. I recommend "Back to Me" or maybe "Alive."
They purposely do things to show they are not lipsyncing. They do great live shows!♾️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️💕
I love that. I think I may have picked up on one subtly to have even asked.
Any other group in the world wouldn’t have been singing that live. 🤩💜
@ReactionsThatRock This group of young men do so much more. I heard Dynamite and have been an ARMY ever since. They lift my spirit with their music, words, and deeds. Enjoy the journey!! ♾️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️💕
No lip sync for BTS 😊 Check Run BTS or Mic by drop, you should love them .
Some explaining! Dynamite came out in mid Summer 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic! Obviously they could not leave Korea This was Performed for America's got talent In a amusement park theme park in Korea Of course of course it was shut down shut down Possibly their company rented the entire theme park To make the video They are singing live They have microphones on or holding microphones they're singing They don't fake it the way say I saw I saw her concert video What to be a 3 1⁄2 hour concert supposed to be singing live at a concertlive? Over 75% of the songs were all lip syncing you could tell when she quit moving her mouth and stared into the camera but you still heard her singing that's lip syncing Not even coordinated enough to go do a good job faking it! A people play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her People play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her concerts A BTS concert that's 2 1⁄2-3 1⁄2 even 4 hours long they are singing and dancing live all the way through it They are using back tracks On some songs when the choreography is extra difficult But they were actually Singing live they'll stop singing on purpose so you can tell that they're singing live Singing live but they perform the song several times and put together clips Cause all obviously they didn't magically appear from the ground to on top of the roof! Have you watched the on kinetic manifesto film come prima It's a performance video version of The song on It is it is not on official music video there is a on official music video Music video will say official video Although they say official track video Special performance video Live performance OK anyway they perform the song on at At the grand central terminal New York city for the tonight show starring jimmy Fallon At 2:00 AM At 2:00 AM they closed it down had been hiding and the camera booms and stuff were just told the public they were gonna be doing maintenance From 2:00 AM From 2:00 AMTo about 6:00 AM They performed live3 times Row row and Row row and Trolls the best performance Broadcast on the show!
They don’t lip sync 😊 Really. You should see live concert footage of any of their stuff 😊
I’ll have to do that!
They r live.
That’s amazing!!!🤩
While people may have recommended avoiding their full English songs, I feel like you understand why they said that. And because you understand that, you are able to view these videos in a different way, despite not knowing a whole lot about the group.
Thank you! I feel that way too. I knew they were going to be pop-cheese (or pop-butter?). Better than I expected!
There's this song of them, louder than bombs which was army's favourite but was never performed live.
When army asked RM, he said that song is very difficult to sing live. They can choose to lipsync tho to please army but they choose not to. I do hope they perform it live after they come back from the military.
They sometimes stop singing in the middle of a performance to prove that they're singing live.
I'm personally a Dynamite over Butter girlie but totally respect your honesty. I just think it's a perfectly crafted pop song, but since that's not your thing I get why you'd like butter better. It's more edgy. Would still suggest you watch the MV for Dynamite. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and own faves. 💜
They tend not to lip synch (they are not very good at it), they occasionally do if the production requires it (not all programs do live sound)but with this production I suspect they are performing live with a backing track, as well as post production and multiple takes. There are many more raw performances than this. But they also performed dynamite live about 150 times so they are pretty dialed ln!
Should've made this a 3-in-1 & included the other English track, Permission to Dance. 😀 Really enjoying your BTS journey.
Thought that might have been overkill but hindsight… 🤷♂️
I love it Go for it and then after that please listen to ON, AND THEN LISTEN TO SINGULARITY!
I liked ON (although I did do the dancey version). I’ve not checked out Singularity yet. Added to my list!!!
No they are live they only ever sing live, they'll often have a backing track you'll hear when they decide to miss a lyric occasionally if they can't catch their breath and then you might even hear their gasp over a much quieter backing track. Other time's especially Suga he'll remove his mic and just stand still and you'll here only the music. They do this and openingly to show they are not lip syncing, it's a pride and professional thing.
Oh yes and their mic's are always live, they are not for show.
If you didn't know Jungkook has songs with Usher called Standing next to you and with Latto it's Seven I hope you'll check them❤
Oooh. I’m going to have to check those out! Thanks!!!😊
Having fun going through your individual reactions. Concerned about how you’ll get over your aversion to dancing…as a group they kill at dance! But maybe their live shows loosen that up. More knowledgeable army will be able to point you to the best recordings of the songs
you might vibe
with. Unless we can convert you to an appreciator of their amazing choreo…. 😂
I’m working on it.
I’m not opposed to dancing. I’m just so used to seeing it as cheesy boy band stuff. My wife loved USHER when he came out and his dancing was refreshing because it seemed to serve the music. I saw that in JK, too.
The BTS dancing seems to serve the music and that’s a good thing. It’s just an art I need to learn to appreciate.
Of course, I dated a dancer in my late teens and she broke my heart… so maybe I’m just projecting. 🤣
Poor JHope HATED having to eat that pat of butter.
You might think the version of Butter that they did at the Grammys, it was pretty freaking COOL!!! They sing and dance at their live concerts, so tjey are very good at singing live and maintaining breath control.
For you I recommend "Fire", it's pne of my favorites, and probably "Not Today" and "UGH!" Their colab with Coldplay, "My Universe" is an anthem kinda song, and the "behind: movie for the making of the very cinematic video is AWESOME if you are into seeing the birth of a song. And you MUST listen to BTS member JHope's solo songs "More" and "Arson".
They move so fluidly from genre to genre that they can give you musical whiplash, they can do it ALL!!
Oh I greatly appreciate this info and guidance! I’m taking notes!
And don’t tell anyone, but I’m doing another Tuesday Two-fer this week and Fire might (wink wink) be in there!
@@ReactionsThatRock I'm just glad you understood with all my typos! Haha! Fumble thumbs! Going thru your older vids and looking forward to Tuesday!