I was just heard this at work for the first time yesterday and it is amazing. He uses the record like a guitar to play a really beautiful outro melody. If you love that vibe and sound, you should check out the song abandon ship or abandon all hope by four year strong. They started a career off of their careers by literally just playing stuff like that scratching melody on guitar but in your face and with the type of energy like you’re just starting summer break in high school
Once a month i have to listen to by the throat just to humble my self and remember where I came from. Eyedea and his music has played a large role in keeping me sober and for that his music will remain in my rotation until the end of days.
the best thing about Eyedea (apart from his magic with words) is the fact he made songs that so many people liked and yet the felt so personal. its like he wrote them words just for you and nobody else. thats why whoever listened to him felt instantly connected to him.
eyedea helped me get threw alot he is the reason i make music thank you Michael larsen cause im gonna go on to do great things with my music it doesnt matter if i even get signed or known by any one the only thing that matters is if i impact at least one persons life the waye eyedea impacted many
Just seeing Eyedea get so into his music gives me shivers all across my body. You can really tell he cared about his music, and by his songs cared about other people His music will always reach out to people, he was one of the few rappers ever to have a heart, and he and his music are greatly missed. His music helps my life in so many ways, in my opinion he is one of the best rappers ever. RIP Eyedea, And Thank You..
The most beautiful part of this song is when eyedea realizes he messed up. The most perfect person in the world is the one that knows when they make a mistake......realease it, put it out....gold!!!!!!!
First time I saw, and ever heard of Atmosphere, was "The Bash on the Grass" in 1996 at U.W. Stout. Eyedea was 15, I was starting my freshmen year of college, AND THEY FUCKING KILLED IT!!
Eyedea says more in one verse than most musician will in an album. He also says more than I want to type out for those who refuse to listen. Damn. Miss You.
i love abilities' cheeky smile at 2:18 as hes doing his thing Eyedea was one of a kind, abilites was the only person who could make the beats to add to eyedea's powerful words
Never Seen Someone Evolve so much so fast. From winning freestyle battles to looped beats to what he bacame before he died. Just on such a higher plateau. Miss you forever Eyedea, never met you, but I'll never forget you.
I miss you soo much eyedea I’ve been listening to you since I was 12 and it got me thru a lot of dark things going on at that time all types of abuse that was going on. I’m still going thrubalot of shit but I mean who isn’t right? Love u mike hope to meet you up in the spiritual realm
I too was skeptical of the new direction, but I think what these guys are doing is original and that's what counts. DJ Abilities is really pushing things forward too, he's unreal.
People are scared shitless of hip-hop that doesn't sound like all other hip-hop. Hip-hop stands for creativity and if no one's pushing the boundaries it's just gonna get really boring, really fast. Well look at the charts: it has already.
Say what you want about the album but I really think the album is amazing work by both Eyedea and the majorly under-rated Abilities. I've enjoyed seeing these two evolve and grow as musicians. The first album was more philosophical and their second album was a bit more battle oriented while having some classic deep songs. This new album is them changing it up, exploring music, and creating something beautiful. I love each song. My opinion though. Think what you want.
I was singing this song in my car the other day, and during the chorus it gets really high, so my voice was cracking and sounded really bad. Little did i know that my windows were down, and there were two cars on both my sides with girls just staring at me. But i kept on singing and never saw the ground.
@iOpacity I agree with your friend, actually. Eyedea isn't everyone's cup of tea. There are some people that get it, & some people that just don't. The people that do get it feel an instant connection with him when they hear his music.. Whether it's on cd, your iPod, or even from a video of him.. That's why I LOVE the Rhymesayers community. We're the small group of cats that get it. We have that special something in common, & that's what makes Rhymesayers so beautiful.
Honestly man of all the cats to walk this earth, i would've died and been in heaven for a half an our before the devil knew, if I could've spent an afternoon with you Michael Larsen. A couple blunts at the park and just talking life and eyedeas. I feel like I would be enlightened.
Hell yeah. I'm so glad I've at least gotten to see Abilities a few times. Always brings a tear to my eye when he plays any Eyedea. Saw Atmosphere and Abilities was there, he played Now, and NO ONE fucking cheered or anything. I was freaking out..
Ok to the person earlier in comments Eminem help form todays hip hop...Rhymesayers as a whole has done a lot on the independant scene. Eyedea as well as Atmosphere have helped me in my earlier life and I cherish there music because its pure.
Goddamn it I really miss Eyedea.... I DROVE....DROVE from Tennessee last year to Soundfest because I kept putting it off because I thought eyedea would be around longer that I would. I am (47) will be 48 Jan 2. I met Ant, Slug, Grieves, and others. But i sorely regret not getting to meet someone that I feel I could have a political, and life, conversation with. I will regret it for the rest of my life. I also lost a cousin that I loved like a brother that same year.
I soak up every little bit to sharpen my bones. All grown up still trying to find my way home. I never been cleaned or cloned. My heart's never been owned. I'm lonely, but everyone is lonely so at least I'm not alone. This road is filled with pot holes, But I don't need to tell you something you already know. We're both sinking in the same boat. I wanted you to stay afloat I did what I could, But you had to learn to swim on your own. You lost your glow in the glitter and the gold. I couldn't stay alive inside your choke hold. Hold, hold on, because I really gotta go. Cause I'm not falling into your hole. You won't spin my head around You won't take this one from me You wanna bring it to the clouds? You won't ever see, ever see You won't ever see the ground I soak up every little bit to harden my skin No matter how I stand still pulled by the wind Wipe the face off my grin And love me in the name of kill To keep on being good friends A liar's lips are their Best fingerprints You can fake it isn't there But I can taste it when we kiss Tracing paper wrists I tried to draw the line and I missed But one day I'll be able to look back at This and make some kind of sense of it I'm not another shin to kick One foot in the grave both hands on the gin It took a while to figure out We couldn't coexist But I'm not falling into your abyss You won't spin my head around You won't take this one from me You wanna bring it to the clouds? You won't ever see, ever see You won't ever see the ground (2x)
yet another,great song, but i sometimes wonder,if i had'nt of been trying to be someone i was'nt,i know we would be doing what he loved best MUSIC... peace DANNY...
RIP Eyedea. One of the greatest, under-appreciated rappers of all time
Im so glad I came across Eyedea, he's really changed my outlook on life/reality.
R.I.P. Mikey
i'm going to just keep appreciating him until he is the most appreciated rapper of all time :)
Amen to that!
I honestly think that scratching at the end was one of the greatest pieces of instrumental music EVER made.
same
I was just heard this at work for the first time yesterday and it is amazing. He uses the record like a guitar to play a really beautiful outro melody. If you love that vibe and sound, you should check out the song abandon ship or abandon all hope by four year strong. They started a career off of their careers by literally just playing stuff like that scratching melody on guitar but in your face and with the type of energy like you’re just starting summer break in high school
Once a month i have to listen to by the throat just to humble my self and remember where I came from. Eyedea and his music has played a large role in keeping me sober and for that his music will remain in my rotation until the end of days.
the best thing about Eyedea (apart from his magic with words) is the fact he made songs that so many people liked and yet the felt so personal. its like he wrote them words just for you and nobody else. thats why whoever listened to him felt instantly connected to him.
Dude
abilities looks like hes having soooooo much fun at 2:17 :D makes me happy sooooo gooodddd
eyedea helped me get threw alot he is the reason i make music thank you Michael larsen cause im gonna go on to do great things with my music it doesnt matter if i even get signed or known by any one the only thing that matters is if i impact at least one persons life the waye eyedea impacted many
*way
@@mattmartinez1053 So, in the last 4 years did you end up making any music?
Exactly...
That's the way I feel
No doubt. Get it. ...
Sometimes I find it very challenging to watch him play live. Oh the beauty this man held inside him is inspirational!
The greatest rapper that ever lived
Just seeing Eyedea get so into his music gives me shivers all across my body. You can really tell he cared about his music, and by his songs cared about other people His music will always reach out to people, he was one of the few rappers ever to have a heart, and he and his music are greatly missed. His music helps my life in so many ways, in my opinion he is one of the best rappers ever. RIP Eyedea, And Thank You..
The thing is, Mikey is with us more than ever!!!! He knows, and he new before he stepped into pure Higher level of consciousness !!
The most beautiful part of this song is when eyedea realizes he messed up. The most perfect person in the world is the one that knows when they make a mistake......realease it, put it out....gold!!!!!!!
First time I saw, and ever heard of Atmosphere, was "The Bash on the Grass" in 1996 at U.W. Stout. Eyedea was 15, I was starting my freshmen year of college, AND THEY FUCKING KILLED IT!!
Eyedea says more in one verse than most musician will in an album. He also says more than I want to type out for those who refuse to listen. Damn.
Miss You.
he actually scratched that shit live, what a champ
The single greatest loss in music
I like this album because they have no ego. They make it for themselves not anybody else. almost opposite of E&A and First born
Those turn tables at the end are the reason i want turntables in every song. Beautiful
i love abilities' cheeky smile at 2:18 as hes doing his thing
Eyedea was one of a kind, abilites was the only person who could make the beats to add to eyedea's powerful words
Finally someone who could put it into words.
Exactly! That is one of the many gifts I received from him. Not feeling so alone in my thoughts. Life changing. 💚
mikey makes all of minnesota proud. glad such talent came from my beautiful home state.
I could listen to Abilities scratching that end sample continuously for the rest of my life.
you will be missed by the music community man. you really will. thanks for all your tracks and well thought lyrics.
1:27 "one day i'll be able to look back to this and make some kinda sense of it" today marks 8 years he's been gone. RIP Mike.
And still makes no sense.... we miss you Micheal
@@legendando3004 10 years
@@heijahup 😪😭
This is pure mastery.. We miss ya man. spread infinite wisdom in the afterlife. Rip
Thank you Micheal Larsen! You will always be missed!
Never Seen Someone Evolve so much so fast. From winning freestyle battles to looped beats to what he bacame before he died. Just on such a higher plateau. Miss you forever Eyedea, never met you, but I'll never forget you.
I love this so much something about he instrumental and he way he times his words is perfect to me
literally is gold
This makes me smile.
I miss you soo much eyedea I’ve been listening to you since I was 12 and it got me thru a lot of dark things going on at that time all types of abuse that was going on. I’m still going thrubalot of shit but I mean who isn’t right? Love u mike hope to meet you up in the spiritual realm
amazing...shivers doesn't begin to convey the feeling this song gives me
Rest In Paradise Eyedea='[Forever In My Heart.Your Music Lives On
Most of the time i listen to this just for Abilities awesome music.
Eyedea un CRACK su legado trasciende en el tiempo 😢
love you eyedea
I believe this was said in these comments before, but I can't find it and it needs to be said again.
My soul has been blown.
Fucking DJ abilities killed it.
Eyedea is one of my top rappers
this is the best song
Happy Birthday Mikey! Keep on rhyming in the afterlife
RIP
love this track
this song saved my life...thank you eyedea...thank you from the bottom of my heart...REYEP
Rest wherever you may be
You music helps me go through the day.
RIP Eyedea will enjoy the amazing music you left behind for us.
oh my heart!!! he was so fantastic!!!!
this duo leaves me speachless everytime
Man, Abilities is so great. Amazing. I get the chills
1 of my favorite songd RIP Eyedea!!
The imperfection makes it perfect :)
I too was skeptical of the new direction, but I think what these guys are doing is original and that's what counts.
DJ Abilities is really pushing things forward too, he's unreal.
@hurricanelogan Thats my favourite part, thank you making me realize other people like it too.
I love what Abilities does! :-)
Prolly one of my favorite Eyedea songs.. R.Eye.P
I know that turntable solo in the end.
Dj dirtysox!!
Rest In Poetry Eyedea.
People are scared shitless of hip-hop that doesn't sound like all other hip-hop.
Hip-hop stands for creativity and if no one's pushing the boundaries it's just gonna get really boring, really fast.
Well look at the charts: it has already.
Repetitive etiquette and the highly unoriginal
Hell yea! Love hearing good music! Eyedea is definitely my favorite! And Abilities on the turntables, Amazing! Just awesome.
All his stuff is original and authentic..... true artist
Say what you want about the album but I really think the album is amazing work by both Eyedea and the majorly under-rated Abilities. I've enjoyed seeing these two evolve and grow as musicians. The first album was more philosophical and their second album was a bit more battle oriented while having some classic deep songs. This new album is them changing it up, exploring music, and creating something beautiful. I love each song. My opinion though. Think what you want.
eyedea doing what he does best MUSIC...one luv danny m...
god dj abilities is so good at doing almost...guitar solo like sounds with his turntables
beautiful
Thanks for your music!!! r.i.p eyedea
I was singing this song in my car the other day, and during the chorus it gets really high, so my voice was cracking and sounded really bad. Little did i know that my windows were down, and there were two cars on both my sides with girls just staring at me. But i kept on singing and never saw the ground.
First song I heard I never went back, who cares about bandwagon people? Eyedea is a true artist and many have always appreciated that
you can still listen to him forever :D
I went a bad breakup and lost job at the same time but this guy helped keep kicking I got an eyedea tat at the same same made me feel better
@iOpacity I agree with your friend, actually. Eyedea isn't everyone's cup of tea. There are some people that get it, & some people that just don't. The people that do get it feel an instant connection with him when they hear his music.. Whether it's on cd, your iPod, or even from a video of him.. That's why I LOVE the Rhymesayers community. We're the small group of cats that get it. We have that special something in common, & that's what makes Rhymesayers so beautiful.
"wipe the face off my grin" what a line.
Eyedea and Tonedeff. My two favorites of all time. :)
Tonedeff from Cunnin Lynguists ?
Honestly man of all the cats to walk this earth, i would've died and been in heaven for a half an our before the devil knew, if I could've spent an afternoon with you Michael Larsen. A couple blunts at the park and just talking life and eyedeas.
I feel like I would be enlightened.
"Release it, put it out, GOLD!" haha
Where can I find more tapes of Eye recording shit???? Anyone else know----?
Hell yeah. I'm so glad I've at least gotten to see Abilities a few times. Always brings a tear to my eye when he plays any Eyedea. Saw Atmosphere and Abilities was there, he played Now, and NO ONE fucking cheered or anything. I was freaking out..
I don’t like that story..lol
Ok to the person earlier in comments Eminem help form todays hip hop...Rhymesayers as a whole has done a lot on the independant scene. Eyedea as well as Atmosphere have helped me in my earlier life and I cherish there music because its pure.
i love how abilities has turn table solo
His singing is perfect.
amazing album.
Goddamn it I really miss Eyedea.... I DROVE....DROVE from Tennessee last year to Soundfest because I kept putting it off because I thought eyedea would be around longer that I would. I am (47) will be 48 Jan 2. I met Ant, Slug, Grieves, and others. But i sorely regret not getting to meet someone that I feel I could have a political, and life, conversation with. I will regret it for the rest of my life. I also lost a cousin that I loved like a brother that same year.
This is the perfect song
:( love you eyedea
RIP homie
I will always love you Benjamin Latham Jack!
Rest in peace, dare I say on of the greatest?
e&a again THE BEST.
love seeing the look on abilities face while mikey's singin the hook :)
Dear Eyedea, thanks for making me Hip Hop again. "The realization of my insanity made me wanna be hip hop again"
RIP Eyedea, your music was true and will remain so.
Still on my heavy rotation in 2024 R-eye-P
@izakguitar fo real.... true artists usually dont find the recognition they deserve until after they pass
I soak up every little bit to sharpen my bones.
All grown up still trying to find my way home.
I never been cleaned or cloned.
My heart's never been owned.
I'm lonely, but everyone is lonely so at least I'm not alone.
This road is filled with pot holes,
But I don't need to tell you something you already know.
We're both sinking in the same boat.
I wanted you to stay afloat
I did what I could,
But you had to learn to swim on your own.
You lost your glow in the glitter and the gold.
I couldn't stay alive inside your choke hold.
Hold, hold on, because I really gotta go.
Cause I'm not falling into your hole.
You won't spin my head around
You won't take this one from me
You wanna bring it to the clouds?
You won't ever see, ever see
You won't ever see the ground
I soak up every little bit to harden my skin
No matter how I stand still pulled by the wind
Wipe the face off my grin
And love me in the name of kill
To keep on being good friends
A liar's lips are their
Best fingerprints
You can fake it isn't there
But I can taste it when we kiss
Tracing paper wrists
I tried to draw the line and I missed
But one day I'll be able to look back at
This and make some kind of sense of it
I'm not another shin to kick
One foot in the grave both hands on the gin
It took a while to figure out
We couldn't coexist
But I'm not falling into your abyss
You won't spin my head around
You won't take this one from me
You wanna bring it to the clouds?
You won't ever see, ever see
You won't ever see the ground (2x)
ABILITIES SLAYS!!!!
yet another,great song, but i sometimes wonder,if i had'nt of been trying to be someone i was'nt,i know we would be doing what he loved best MUSIC... peace DANNY...
Man, that sounds good.
rip eyedea...gone too soon.
there is no dislike button for any eyedea song
RIP EYEDEA.
luv it
yea this is the kinda song that jus makes me kno everything is gona be alright
i like the beat