Understanding Damon Albarn

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    INFO: Damon Albarn is mostly known for his contribution in music through Blur, Gorillaz and his solo career. By looking through his catalog of music you can find an impressive array of genres
    ranging from from brit pop, punk rock and hip-hop to electronica, folk and gospel. Despite having this talent of combining genres with ease and sharing himself through music, he’s also a very complicated person. He’s both an introvert and an extrovert. He has a pessimistic
    view of technology, but still keeps on experimenting with it for musical purposes. And although he’s hesitant to sharing his personal life at times, he still revealed some of his most precious memories in recent times. Let’s take a closer look.

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  • @LieLikesMusic
    @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    What band/artist should be next? 🤘🎧

    • @COMPLEJO_MODERNO
      @COMPLEJO_MODERNO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Lie Likes Music Deftones maaan, do Deftones pleaaaaaaase

    • @COMPLEJO_MODERNO
      @COMPLEJO_MODERNO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      :d

    • @COMPLEJO_MODERNO
      @COMPLEJO_MODERNO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would apreaciate it a lot :')

    • @alexanderchobanyan3309
      @alexanderchobanyan3309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great video and choice of artist once again! What do you think about covering Modest Mouse though?

    • @bacht4799
      @bacht4799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ariel Pink or Julian Casablanca..! 🤘😜🤘😎🤘🎶

  • @melancholicvisuals8923
    @melancholicvisuals8923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3082

    Damon Albarn is important. I don't want him to die

    • @deltathedummy2303
      @deltathedummy2303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      sadly all good things must come to an end

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Yupp.

    • @angrygrouse4989
      @angrygrouse4989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +325

      Why is everyone talking about damon dying he's 50 not 90 jesus

    • @luminol3854
      @luminol3854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Id die too if he died

    • @riahlexington
      @riahlexington 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He’s not going to die

  • @tvirusnoodle8608
    @tvirusnoodle8608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    TH-cam: “Understanding Damon Albarn”
    Me: You can’t

  • @yokoidkcovers925
    @yokoidkcovers925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    I feel like Damon Albarn is his own genre of music.

    • @che3se185
      @che3se185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Damoncore

    • @juanaarreola4880
      @juanaarreola4880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      “That’s such a good song, what genre is it?”
      “Damon Albarn”

    • @estrella4773
      @estrella4773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@juanaarreola4880 thats exactly what im gonna say

  • @zmonet4335
    @zmonet4335 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1460

    Damon really is the most creative and the warmest person in the world, he makes the world better through his music, he is a musician, a true artist. I love him forever.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      He really is a warm and transparent guy for sure. Thanks for sharing your love for him 🤘 Rock on!

    • @angrygrouse4989
      @angrygrouse4989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@rubywine9487 he's a human being. Yes, he does seem kind of dismissing and aggravated all the time, you have to remember that he isn't a literal saint. You can find a lot of good things about Damon just like any other human being. I just think that he isn't very social, but from what I've seen, he's a good, compassionate, genuine person with a TON of talent. He's obviously well-respected as an artist and a person and I don't know many other people that have conflict with him (disregarding Blur vs Oasis). But yeah he is somewhat arrogant I guess.

    • @angrygrouse4989
      @angrygrouse4989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peterhogben3304 He could, but I don't want to make that kind of a conclusion yet

    • @peterhogben3304
      @peterhogben3304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@angrygrouse4989 That's not meant to be offensive, some of our most gifted people have autism in some way. I have it (Asperger's), not that I am particularly gifted in anything like that. I was just saying it was one explanation for his social awkwardness. Damon is great.

    • @angrygrouse4989
      @angrygrouse4989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@peterhogben3304 No, I didn't think you meant anything bad by it either! I think it could be very possible for him to have asbergers/autism along with his extreme giftedness. It would make a lot of sense, actually. but I just don't want to put that sort of a label on someone who I (admittedly) hardly know.

  • @TracyJAlbarn
    @TracyJAlbarn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2371

    He is probably the most underrated talent genius of our time. Through Blur, Gorillaz and his solo projects - He always takes such a different road experimenting through different genres.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      For sure. Although he has gained a lot of fame for what he's done already. And that's well deserved.
      i'm glad you liked my video. And yes i'll see what i can do about those requests 😊

    • @gamingon9956
      @gamingon9956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I share the same opinion as you, just hear Mali Music or Africa Express... marvelous!

    • @andreamarcellini230
      @andreamarcellini230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jarvis Cocker please!

    • @ThePainkiller9995
      @ThePainkiller9995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Underrated lmao

    • @InkAndPoet
      @InkAndPoet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Maybe more underappreciated.

  • @MaskedWolfqueenofmasks
    @MaskedWolfqueenofmasks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    i see Damon Albarn i will click so fast

  • @frazerspooner7683
    @frazerspooner7683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +697

    Damon came and taught a masterclass at my uni recently and even in that sort of situation he seemed fairly reserved. He seemed jetlagged as I think it was a one-off stop before he travelled to Manchester for a Gorillaz show but the one outstanding piece of advice he gave to most questions regarding his creativity was to "stay loose", followed by a grin. My guy

    • @Mewbutterflydee
      @Mewbutterflydee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Frazer Spooner That's amazing. What uni was it that he did a masterclass?

    • @frazerspooner7683
      @frazerspooner7683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts, it was set up in the 90s as a songwriting school by Paul McCartney, the Beatle namedrop helps when booking special guests such as Damon I suppose hahaha :)

    • @Mewbutterflydee
      @Mewbutterflydee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Frazer Spooner Damn, nice one!
      One thing I can say, is that Damon did a show with Blur at my uni a few years ago, and I believe it was one of their first reunion shows, due to the fact that they all met here which was pretty cool (as it says in the video haha)

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      You guys are so lucky. Thanks for sharing your stories with me. I'm gonna make sure i
      follow his word and "stay loose" in terms of making videos too haha. Cheers.

    • @hasheshshsh8760
      @hasheshshsh8760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i remember hearing about that and i was at the manchester show you’re probably talking about :)

  • @kurtpablo2562
    @kurtpablo2562 6 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    He is one of the most diverse Artist I've ever known

  • @ls-rk6hw
    @ls-rk6hw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    i love damon as an artist and he just seems like such a cool guy. like he never takes anything very seriously and he's just sort of.. doing whatever he wants to do but making amazing things as he does it!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I totally see what you mean. He's a super chill dude with simple ambitions.

    • @skyleruballe2265
      @skyleruballe2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel like I'd be nervous to meet him until I actually did. I know in my heart he's fam, humble and searching and that's why he connects with people

  • @Woodchuck799
    @Woodchuck799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    Love Damon. Dude is an under appreciated genius. Blur never released a bad record, and even gorillaz worst is still meh and not awful. He's cracked it

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      He sure cracked the code in terms of music.

    • @ablurida
      @ablurida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eghh I mean Leisure is pretty terrible but we'll allow it on the grounds of youthful foolishness and lack of experience

    • @isadorasartori9840
      @isadorasartori9840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@ablurida leisure is not bad

    • @fizzpeakgamer1318
      @fizzpeakgamer1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ablurida Sing is a masterpiece

    • @lordgnippoc2278
      @lordgnippoc2278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ablurida Leisure is amazing wdym

  • @travosk8668
    @travosk8668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2149

    This guy is the ultimate 90's edgyboi.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Damon Albarn? Hahah

    • @empress9554
      @empress9554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Ehhh I would argue that would be Trent Reznor or to the extreme Marilyn Manson.

    • @utubeisCensorred
      @utubeisCensorred 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Edgy isn't the word I would use... but he's definitely a pretty typical leftist. Great artist though..

    • @empress9554
      @empress9554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RewindShock what makes him leftist?

    • @empress9554
      @empress9554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RewindShock th-cam.com/video/tlIjMJBSnRE/w-d-xo.html

  • @tahu9759
    @tahu9759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    Damon just loves all related to music. It's his life and wants to experiment and enjoy with it. That's why Gorillaz is his favorite project, as it's the place he can experiment more without people saying it's not his style, like happens in Blur for example.

    • @rovercommedia
      @rovercommedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hen-Pot 97 I love Blur's 13 and Self Titled Album

    • @k-leb4671
      @k-leb4671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Well, that didn't stop Blur from experimenting anyway, and thank goodness they did.

    • @ablurida
      @ablurida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What's funny is that Momentary Bliss by Gorillaz sounds a lot like Blur circa Parklife/The Great escape hahah

    • @Cole-li7hq
      @Cole-li7hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damon hates music

    • @mrsynth2643
      @mrsynth2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But Blur did experiment, that's why they actauly stayed relevant unlike Oasis. The contrast between any songs in parklife to song 2 is ridiculous.

  • @sindrevangenrobberstad2889
    @sindrevangenrobberstad2889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Whenever I mention Damon Albarn as my favourite musician to anyone I meet, they say they haven't heard of him. I mean, sometimes they recognize Song 2 and Clint Eastwood, which are not the best examples of his genius (he originally made Song 2 as a parody, it was meant to be subpar). Damon is one of the most underrated modern musicians in my opinion, and I feel proud to be a fan.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't think he's underrated. He's incredibly famous and talented. And a lot of people still think so.
      But it's really hard to stay relatable in a music culture that always changes. So it wouldn't surprise me
      if his fan base doesn't grow as much these days compared to back in the day.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@LieLikesMusic i think he is underrated. His work is famous, not him. He is only known to those who work with him or critics who need to know who is the person behind to do a review, but for someone who works as he does and uses his platform to introduce and boost several artists, he is underrated.

    • @leob4403
      @leob4403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jessica5497 A lot of 90s bands are massively underrated including Blur, Suede, Smashing Pumpkins, Primal Scream and so on. Most people are so obsessed with Beatles and classic rock that 90s bands don't get the credit for pushing music forward. Having said that, I also think Clash are underrated to be honest, most people only know a few of their later hits. It could also be that this music is too clever, experimental and progressive for the general masses

    • @ablurida
      @ablurida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jessica5497 Yep. And that's the way he wants it, his fame in the 90s didn't bring him the best of times. I'm happy for him.

    • @BigSmiley0TV
      @BigSmiley0TV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jessica5497 yup, an apt reply, as gorillaz and blur are well known, but he isn't quite as famous as these creations. Many know of blur and gorillaz without knowing who albarn is, especially since gorillaz was designed to obscure him through using cartoons, as well as constant collaboration, giving others the microphone to take the spotlight. I would also add that just because someone does get appreciated, to the point of achieving fame, doesn't mean they aren't still under rated for what they do.
      I think true fans of gorillaz and blur know who albarn is, but many outside of that, don't necessarily know who he is. There are also fans of blur that don't care about gorillaz and vice versa, and then there are some who are fans of albarn that also know he has a solo album, as well as a string of other projects unrelated that involve other types of music from around the world, that most people have never heard of, and even less have actually sat and listened to. I consider myself a fan of his, and yet still haven't heard quite everything he's done nor could i name all his musical projects off the top of my head

  • @NB-qr2rt
    @NB-qr2rt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    13 by Blur doesn't get enough love and praise that it deserves.

  • @GxWatts
    @GxWatts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Damon is such a down to earth kind of guy, He's the type of person I'd like to sit down, have a beer and talk for a while.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Seems like he's got a lot of present energy. He's just enjoying the moment. Chillin

  • @diekje8728
    @diekje8728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He is not a singer. He is an artist. He holds up the mirror of society to us, confronts us with out shortcomings and criticizes our flaws. And we eat it like sweet cakes

  • @harryliang8683
    @harryliang8683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Damon,he's such a treasure

  • @vegasmona
    @vegasmona 6 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    Finally, someone do him justice. This man worth much in music, and his music from Blur-Gorrilaz-TGTB&TQ-RJ&TM, and his solo album, he is absolutely fascinating.
    Do Graham Coxon next, he made some pretty electric solo albums over the years. "The Golden D" is my favourite solo album from him.
    Thanks for some good videos anyway.
    Greetings from Indonesia.

    • @musicsavedme3534
      @musicsavedme3534 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vegas Martino yes! Grahams would be super interesting

    • @vegasmona
      @vegasmona 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Musicsavedme his noisy distorted guitar from his Blur day is magical and he even getting wilder in the Golden D. sure yeah we need him to get shined and appreciated more not just coz his guitar works but also as a songwriter.
      i personaly nicknamed him Sweet Noisy Nerd xD hehe

    • @yuristakausye4744
      @yuristakausye4744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      gua kira gua doang yg dr indo :)))

  • @joeymdistasio
    @joeymdistasio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    shame you didn't touch on blur's switch to more experimental music from their self titled to 13. which are two groundbreaking works of experimental rock

    • @ashrafrahman9392
      @ashrafrahman9392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      , That was the time when Blur are transitioning away from the 'Britpop' label

    • @joeymdistasio
      @joeymdistasio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      of course, and the music they made was amazing. the earlier albums are also amazing pillars of britpop just as blur and 13 are amazing pillars of experimental rock, just sad he didn't mention them because they were a specific phase of damon's career that matters immensely to his life story (the breakup of him and justine and the incorporation of darker sounding music as a result)

    • @sharlennla4982
      @sharlennla4982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Joey Distasio yeah their self titled and 13 are my favorite albums from them

    • @Virolaxion
      @Virolaxion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Listen to "Battle". Man you won't regret it.

    • @sharlennla4982
      @sharlennla4982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Virolaxion BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE SOMEONE OOOOOO

  • @marissageldersma8882
    @marissageldersma8882 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I love that despite Damon and Jamie's views on MTV, they still participated in an MTV Cribs episode.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Contrarians!

    • @ankaplanka
      @ankaplanka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They see both the good and the bad, and so they use it to their advantage, for the better good. ^_^

    • @ablurida
      @ablurida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, but as trolls, that was the point.

  • @cass.i.am_
    @cass.i.am_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Damon Albarn is my favorite music creator of all time. His works are deeply important to me. Most of his work have this deeply emotional and existential pit that I just can’t get from most creators. Sure, all his songs are catchy and awesome tunes and whatnot, but at their core, they are very melancholic and dark, even the ones where he collaborates with others. I don’t want to say he’s a naturally depressing person - not at all. I want to say that he’s an extremely emotional being, and as closed off as he might be about himself, his music is very telling, which is a point brought up in the video - it’s his way of connecting. I’m just rambling at this point, and there doesn’t really seem to be a point to what I’m saying, so I’ll just leave it with this: this video is very on the nose. It’s deliberate and comprehensive, and really encapsulates my perspective on Damon quite well. I appreciate the video, is what I’m trying to say, haha.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hahah no worries about rambling. Sometimes that can be a good thing. Just talking without having a
      specific goal or purpose to point towards. I'm so happy to hear that is music has meant that much to
      you. And it's awesome how this video alligns with how you view him too. When i think about it, Damon
      never really changed that much from when he started out in Blur. His music did.

  • @AMcGrath82
    @AMcGrath82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    He has an incredible creative resilience -- he just keeps writing and writing and writing great music and never runs out of ideas.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Some people just seem to have it. So lucky!

  • @HoodoHoodlumsRevenge
    @HoodoHoodlumsRevenge 6 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    Lovely video, mate! Very interesting and well represented!

    • @Bee_v0mit
      @Bee_v0mit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I knew you would be here

    • @botondkiss8263
      @botondkiss8263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      HoodoHoodlumsRevenge Who'd've known? :D

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hey man! Thanks for the support. Looks like you've got your own channel too. Sweet!
      I'll take a look.

    • @Plamspam07
      @Plamspam07 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're the only person here with black eyes

    • @niasucks_
      @niasucks_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      HEY HOODO LOVE YA MAN

  • @julias3162
    @julias3162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    he's a fucking icon and i'm so thankful a beautiful soul like him exists

  • @ashrafrahman9392
    @ashrafrahman9392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Hahaha "Clint Eastwood, Southern music, Creepy graveyard, I was hooked" That's also describe me when I was 11 years old. I discovered them first before I discovered Blur

    • @wasabinoodle6189
      @wasabinoodle6189 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The sheer thought of a cartoon band making music that ended up on the billboard was what blew my mind made me think about the extended possibilities for art.

  • @Br1tp0pp
    @Br1tp0pp ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i’ll cry when he’s gone😢

  • @lisazoria2709
    @lisazoria2709 6 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Damon is one of my fav musicians, I've known Gorillaz since I was a kid, but I've only recently got into Blur and been obsessed ever since! Great vid!

  • @pulboslupusrex3527
    @pulboslupusrex3527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    When I saw a 13 minute video which had Damon Albarn in it in my feed, i knew, that i should drop everything else i was doing and watch it.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good choice haha 😊 Hope it lived up to the expectations.

  • @ashrafrahman9392
    @ashrafrahman9392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    Damon Albarn is one of my favourites as well!! Creative force during the Britpop era and Gorillaz age. Always thought Blur as a more creative and diverse band compare to Oasis. He kept on pushing boundaries and I hope you are going to do Graham Coxon for the next video =) P/S, Mac Demarco voice is almost similar to Damon

    • @devondenneen361
      @devondenneen361 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I want to see Damon and Mac make an album together, that would be a dream come true

    • @ashrafrahman9392
      @ashrafrahman9392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That would be fun haha, Imagine their voice being pitted together. Mac demarco with his calming chords choice and Damon with his weird beat sounding

    • @josephlozano2970
      @josephlozano2970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pulp?

    • @ryukothepepsi2876
      @ryukothepepsi2876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please let damon and mac make an Album together holy Shit

    • @TmiroAlitura
      @TmiroAlitura 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't agree with that comparison. Mac sounds more like Jamie T mate. ;)

  • @pineapplelolipop
    @pineapplelolipop 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I love this, Damon Albarn is one of my biggest inspirations

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here! Which explains why i made the video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

    • @akealahlindsay708
      @akealahlindsay708 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lady gaga was better then him.😂 he on bottom she at the top 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Letshaveafewbeers
    @Letshaveafewbeers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    “Paparazzi chasing him down the road with his bag of carrots and loaf of bread”

  • @DATrB15
    @DATrB15 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Understanding Bjork!

  • @2yearoldeastercandy935
    @2yearoldeastercandy935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I used to be indifferent about music, ok but didn’t think it was anything special. Until I listened to Gorillaz. The sounds and the stories just curb stomped me into a realization, that music is important and we need it. Thank you, Mr Albarn

  • @jeriff5091
    @jeriff5091 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Damon is one of those people who've inspired me to make music and all in all become a better person. Was stoked when i saw this in my notifications. Hope to see more quality stuff like this in the future

  • @caranook
    @caranook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damon Albarn is honestly a musical genius. He is so creative, and his songs often have really good deep meanings. A true artist.

  • @haeresis_
    @haeresis_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I like to say Damon is somehow my spiritual father. I grew up listening to Gorillaz when I was 7 or 8 years old since my father bought Demon Days and instantly fell in love with such a fucking beautiful voice which then made me discover his many projects which is unbelievable only one man can create so many different stuff and keep relevant. Even though I'm now 20 and I'm into other bands and genres, I keep coming back to him and can't help feeling nostalgic. The Good, The Bad & The Queen is a band you didn't mention but is quiet interesting and I hope someday he will do a second album.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm yeah true I didn't mention that band. But I had never heard of that band before
      I started researching this video. It's not one of his most successful projects then?
      But what you're saying about his ability to stay relevant and create good music with such
      variation is very true. Looking forward to his second album.

  • @fossilmatic
    @fossilmatic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Oh nice. Both Gorillaz and Mali Music made an impact on me as a musician coming out of the Brit Pop decade. Albarn has a great ear for melody.

  • @MuhammadFarukh
    @MuhammadFarukh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Listened to Blur and Gorillaz at two very different periods of my life and I must say that he is a genius and I will always remember his voice as the soundtrack to my youth

  • @StrawberryFeildsforNever
    @StrawberryFeildsforNever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Everyday robots is such an amazing album and it gets me upset that it isn’t appreciated enough

  • @Asterix2003
    @Asterix2003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    Do thom yorke

  • @finnlee8019
    @finnlee8019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Damon is so talented and a musical genius. His music- whether it be Blur, Gorillaz, or His solo stuff- is always so good and full of thought and I love it. I love it so much

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you do! I think some of his recent stuff with Gorillaz is a bit lackluster. But very few people have created
      a legacy that can compare to his. And he's still not THAT old. So i think he's still got the potential to pump out
      more good stuff. Cheers to good music taste!

  • @Lauren-rq4xt
    @Lauren-rq4xt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If I could meet any famous person I think I'd pick Damon Albarn

    • @Lauren-rq4xt
      @Lauren-rq4xt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Damon Albarn Hater For what?

    • @Lauren-rq4xt
      @Lauren-rq4xt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Damon Albarn Hater To be clear,you're a troll?

  • @coffycup75
    @coffycup75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I understand that I've been in love with this man for over 25 years. Justine Frischmann got him and my other crush, Brett Anderson of Suede.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a deep understanding

    • @Newt0rz
      @Newt0rz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Imagine somebody writing a song like Tender about you and not wanting to marry them. I can't even.

  • @Martin57878
    @Martin57878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Hes the 90’s eric clapton. Dude deserves 3 rock n roll hall of fame awards

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he's got a ton of awards already, right? Especially for Blur and Gorillaz.

    • @madeye9776
      @madeye9776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Except Clapton is a racist bigot. Damon is not

  • @partypotry
    @partypotry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    blur didnt make their britpop trilogy (mlir, parklife, & tge) solely because they were angsty young adults; another big reason was that they were sick of the culture that surrounded grunge in america at that time (which was seeping into the uk), so they wanted to make something overtly british in response. felt like that was a big detail missing there
    & dont quote me on this bc my memory sucks, but i think i read somewhere that damon's interest in african music started when his partner suzi, who had been traveling to many parts of the world before they dated, showed him places like mali. this happened before/around the time 13 & gorillaz self titled was made. i think it was an eye opening experience for him
    other than that this was a great vid! im a huge fan of damon's work so i was pretty stoked to see this in my feed

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What you said in that first paragraph is true. I just didn't know how to implement
      it into my script and ended up forgetting about it. Thanks for adding it here. And
      about his girlfriend traveling, that also seems like a well-known fact. Two other
      guys commented on this video and said the same.
      I'm glad you liked the video man. Thanks for adding value and being critical :)

  • @TheHilikus89
    @TheHilikus89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Meeting Damon Albarn is definitely on my bucket list...you should’ve mentioned that he refused to play live 8 in 2005 because of the lack of black artists, the organisers eventually got more black artists to play and he still refused... mad respect for this guy.

    • @ablurida
      @ablurida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Probably because they got more black artists but not born and raised in Africa, so his point was still valid that it sent the wrong message about Africa not being able to help itself and Europeans/Americans being the heros 😩

    • @TheBEATLEnumber5
      @TheBEATLEnumber5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      “After classical music, I got into Motown. It’s a wonderful period of music. even love the Jacksons. And Anita Baker. And even Mica Paris. I love black music and I don’t get to listen to enough of it. it’s terrible how the rock establishment’s xenophobic racist values don’t allow these reference points. You’re not meant to mention black music. It’s disgusting that you never hear anyone praising anyone other than the Stones and Bowie and Ray Davies.” -Damon in 1993

  • @rohanmehta8148
    @rohanmehta8148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love How Damon needs to relive experiences at times inorder to sraw insepration to write his lyrics; like he needed to do on The Magic Whip.It's all the more better that most of his lyrics these days feel so...pastoral

  • @daeguboy8136
    @daeguboy8136 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love damon

  • @louis2366
    @louis2366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Great video, though i wish you mentioned the blur album 13, its their underated masterpiece.

    • @drikavasconcelos4060
      @drikavasconcelos4060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Louis me too, 13 is a very important part of Blur (and Damon)

    • @louis2366
      @louis2366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Drika Vasconcelos definitely! its their best work in my opinion.

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree with you there. The unhinged scream/laugh at the end of Swamp Song alone makes it their best album. But every song is great. No filler.
      I actually live next door to where they recorded the thing, and I remember them going in and out of the studio at all hours of the day.
      So I suppose the album has extra meaning to me for that reason. It's like a piece of home or something.

    • @louis2366
      @louis2366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats amazing, in the blur documentary they say there was alot of tension between band members at that point in time, also i think they recorded it in the same studio as the early Gorillaz albums.

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well, it was recorded in both London and Reykjavík. And I'm in Iceland, so I can't say for certain how
      much of it was recorded here, or if indeed any Gorillaz material was recorded here.
      But I can see Studio Sýrland from my window, so that's cool. Although, you'd never guess there was
      a studio there since the neighbourhood is nothing special. It looks like any residential area, really.
      But once you go inside, it's a pretty fancy place.
      I managed to book some sessions there years ago to record some demos.
      The going rate was 100,000 ISKR/hour, which is roughly 720 pounds, so it hurt my wallet!
      Thankfully, these days you can do everything from home, and using a studio is only necessary if
      you need an expert to help you out.
      As for the band's relation at the time? They didn't smile much, I know that! But have they ever?
      Alex did, but he was drunk. :)

  • @ryukothepepsi2876
    @ryukothepepsi2876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Understanding little Dragon!

  • @vitamins00
    @vitamins00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    amazing video and so well made. clint eastwood came out when I was a little kid and I loved the song but was terrified of the band itself, so I would only listen to the CD and never watch their videos. when I got older I discovered blur and was instantly hooked. I kept listening to both bands for years and never knew damon was linked to both until I was like 14 lmao I'm such a flop. now I'm 21 and damon is definitely one of my all time fave musicians and he has been apart of my life for so long I can't imagine never having grown up with his voice

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahah that's so sweet. I guess they could come off as quite scary. You're not a flop though. There's a lot of
      things i find obvious in music that i only realized in later years. Music is a continuous learning experience.
      Thank you for sharing your story and how he has meant to you. Cheers from Norway :)

  • @ataco1770
    @ataco1770 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Oh Damon is my favorite artist!
    Thank you so much I wasn't expecting that 😁
    Pink Floyd would be great next

  • @mallbratgirl_3005
    @mallbratgirl_3005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video actually helped me with writing lyrics.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool. But how?

    • @mallbratgirl_3005
      @mallbratgirl_3005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The way you broke down the themes of their music. I began to start from a theme instead of struggling for a chorus or whatever.

  • @sasha..
    @sasha.. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thom Yorke definitely deserves a video! Such an amazing artist

  • @Volksgeist
    @Volksgeist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great video as always!

  • @katherinewong7138
    @katherinewong7138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm sad that there's no mention of Damon Albarn's time in Hong Kong and how that influenced blur's 2015 album "the magic whip". a highly underrated album (in my opinion their most underrated) and the story behind it is amazing. the transition from their older albums to the magic whip needed talking about. I would be lying if I didn't say I was waiting for you to mention the magic whip. that album single handedly helped me through my move from Hong Kong to the US. disappointed that it wasn't mentioned at all, but this is an amazing video nonetheless :))

  • @kornelparoczai1763
    @kornelparoczai1763 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Damon and Maynard are two modern day geniuses, like Mozart and Beethoven in my opinion.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a legit comparison. I'm glad you enjoy them both :)

    • @ip5799
      @ip5799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      are you talking about conor maynard

  • @Jazzyjaz1
    @Jazzyjaz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i am still so in love with this man

  • @marioi.carrillo6264
    @marioi.carrillo6264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always look at Mike Patton and Damon Albarn as artists that somehow attained a very respectable level of mainstream success while still managing to have insanely proficient, eclectic and creative careers. They are my pillar influences as an artist myself, truly one of a kind individuals.

  • @Giovan95
    @Giovan95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many words to describe this man. He's incredible!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He sure is. Very authentic voice and musical talent

  • @jdfromfla
    @jdfromfla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The greatest and most important musical collaborator of our time, he's given so many artists a second chance. From Lou Reed to Bobby Wolmack, David Bowie (Bowie obviously needed no 2nd chance), hell he even gave a dying Dennis Hopper a shot at "spoken word"...all the awesome HipHop and Rap artists...this guy is a treasure...mostly because he's humble.

  • @onlyangcl
    @onlyangcl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He's so beautiful.

  • @mercury2157
    @mercury2157 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Damon Albarn is probably my favorite person to grace any art medium ever. And do you see yourself doing a video on Keichi Okabe?

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can resonate with that. Keichi Okabe? Never heard of him before. I only do rock music though.

    • @mercury2157
      @mercury2157 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lie Likes Music he's the composer of NieR Automata

  • @distortedsounds9639
    @distortedsounds9639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT HIM! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN!

  • @thevoid2406
    @thevoid2406 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd say that he's a great one, he has a strange, like different behavior, plus he's a pretty creative person...

  • @angrygrouse4989
    @angrygrouse4989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wonderful, beautiful, magical man 👍

  • @Desiklown
    @Desiklown ปีที่แล้ว +2

    musical genius. Just the output and creativity. He is singular.

  • @Noahwalter-bs4ts
    @Noahwalter-bs4ts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is why I like him as a person he is amazing and creative this is why I look up to him I love damon

  • @bigcountryspoundcake4513
    @bigcountryspoundcake4513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Demon dayz is something else.

    • @randywhite3947
      @randywhite3947 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big country's poundcake top 5 album for me

  • @HolocronStudios
    @HolocronStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is the most underrated artist I have ever heard of. None other I can think of expertly expresses themselves through the amount of different styles and genres as Damon does

  • @joanrojas7691
    @joanrojas7691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is my favorite artist ever

  • @FerMonsa5
    @FerMonsa5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Please an Alex Turner video!!

    • @user-ki2pm1ve4z
      @user-ki2pm1ve4z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      FerMonsa5 Mmmm hes basically the same as Damon

  • @sorordymphna93
    @sorordymphna93 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    im glad you mentioned inspiral carpets, the drummer took my family on a music tour of manchester. broke my heart when he died

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whaat? That's an interesting story. And yes i would imagine. Sounds like a nice guy.

    • @justmadeit2
      @justmadeit2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inspiral Carpets are/were a great band. Its tragic about the drummer. Depression/issues can be hard to get over, i have put together a huge Playlist on here titled 'Understanding Depression' that people may find useful. Hope they are useful to people ? In the 'Playlist' part of my channel

  • @marsz8638
    @marsz8638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    don’t forget his amazing work in his band the good, the bad and the queen!!!

    • @Allahlovesyou777
      @Allahlovesyou777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love gorillaz💖💖 i am also from Pakistan

  • @Rodoadrenalina
    @Rodoadrenalina 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    hes such an idol of mine.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same for me

    • @akealahlindsay708
      @akealahlindsay708 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LieLikesMusiclady gaga was better then him 😂😂😂😂🤬🤬🥱

  • @Bellocks1
    @Bellocks1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great little documentary on a very underrated and unfairly marginalised figure in British music.

  • @junosounds
    @junosounds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damon is like the guy that knows about life, he just know what’s up haha

  • @sf5823
    @sf5823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of my most favourite people on the planet, especially on an intellectual level. I bet his family are well cool to talk to :-)

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure! His father had a pretty interesting job. And their house was filled with multicultural music
      from the very beginning. Seems like a bunch of open-minded people.

  • @bi-kitarr8033
    @bi-kitarr8033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a genius like david bowie

  • @maddyseiboldt5478
    @maddyseiboldt5478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i saw this and i got happy

  • @novemberguy7087
    @novemberguy7087 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video man, I like the consistent uploads and increasing quality of them! Gorillaz was the band that got me so into music so Damon holds a special place in my heart.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me too. As i already said in the video, my first ever record was a Gorillaz record. So my
      history of liking his music goes many years back. Thanks for supporting me btw. It means a lot!

  • @cyclop1312
    @cyclop1312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    You should do Tom Waits... Such a talented and complex character.

    • @RhythmGrizz
      @RhythmGrizz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      George Pap totally agree!
      I'd love to know Christian's thoughts on Tom's evolution

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No no no. Tom's a pretentious bore no matter what he does. True, he's a much better actor than singer, but even so, he only does parts that allow him to be "special"...

  • @lukedaley17
    @lukedaley17 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man who gave us all Blur and Gorrilaz. Damon Albarn is a legend.

  • @arnumorales
    @arnumorales 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is my favourite artist of all times

  • @PARSLEYtheLI0N
    @PARSLEYtheLI0N 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Couldn’t have asked for a better vid to pop up over my morning coffee

    • @sharlennla4982
      @sharlennla4982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sam fenwick coffee and tv?

  • @Logitah
    @Logitah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I might love him.

  • @whoismaja999
    @whoismaja999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i will say that all the freaking time. damon is one of the best ppl ever existed. he is such a genius

  • @hanasolo666
    @hanasolo666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he drew me a tattoo design during the concert in berlin 2022 and i got it tattooed on my arm

  • @thebeatlesandoasis05
    @thebeatlesandoasis05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The song Far Out is by the bassiest Alex James and sung by him as well

  • @direnova6284
    @direnova6284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A true artist .

  • @andeytabares1101
    @andeytabares1101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love him so much, he’s the most important artist in the world to me

  • @SLVMBER80s
    @SLVMBER80s 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Glad this was recommended. Very subscribe worthy.

  • @GamesWithBrainz
    @GamesWithBrainz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just started listening to his whole discography like two days ago lmao I've heard some blur and gorillaz but now I'm actually listening to it all. Next you should do RHCP

  • @ixuhmaldonado4363
    @ixuhmaldonado4363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great video, I would’ve like to see something about The Good, the Bad and the Queen in there. Anyways great job !

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes i kind of left that out because it's his least famous project. But thanks for mentioning it here. Cheers from Norway.

  • @jackattack7940
    @jackattack7940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn't know Damon used to live in Colchester. It's my hometown. Cool.

  • @crumblytoast
    @crumblytoast 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i involuntarily squealed when i saw this in my feed

  • @elliemaeburnside4776
    @elliemaeburnside4776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damon is an amazing artist and I honestly don’t know what music would be with it him ❤️

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There would probably still be great music. What inspired a lot of these brit-pop bands were
      The Smiths. Have you listened to their music before?

    • @elliemaeburnside4776
      @elliemaeburnside4776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lie Likes Music I’m pretty sure my dad has

  • @jollymw.l
    @jollymw.l ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i remember watching him growing up and thinking that i would marry him one day. Now i’m older, and still upset that it never happened.

  • @DEFNOTRELIS
    @DEFNOTRELIS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:45 THIS MOVIE IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE DUDE AND I RARELY SEE IT THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING