Circles has to be one of the greatest posthumous albums ever. Itʼs so perfectly executed by Mac Miller & Jon Brion. Huge props to Jon Brion for putting so many beautiful sounds on this album, Iʼd love to create beautiful sounds like this too one day, Iʼd love to create beautiful music like this.
I can’t think of a better one off the top of my head tbh. Everything Jon Brion did on here is perfectly tasteful, feels like it could’ve been finished before Mac passed, although it wasn’t. I’ve never thought that after listening to a posthumous album, not even close to it really.
I’ll be honest, im not the biggest Mac Miller listener, but Good News makes me cry every single time I hear it. I gotta start listening to more of his music. It really feels like he’s speaking to everyone from heaven
All of his albums sound completely different. Swimming and Circles are not really “rap” albums, but they’re great. “Faces” is definitely my favorite project of his, but also his darkest.
Circles (the song) sounds exactly as if you’ve just had a good cry… you know after your eyes are still a bit dry and red. It’s like he’s telling us it’s ok.
This album genuinely saved my life. The statement from his family revealing this album came out a day after I failed taking my life. I held out until the album came out so I could listen to it at least once… I’m still here. I owe everything to this album. Thank you Mac. Even though you’re gone, you saved my life with your music ❤️ Edit: Thank you everyone so much for the kind words. Didn’t mean for this to get so much attention but it means a lot, I appreciate all of you ❤️
Good News came out when I had just gotten out of the worst year of my life. To this day it still holds a very massive and near place in my heart. Circles as a whole does.
The day you guys listen to KIDS is actually going to break me, listening to how full of life mac was and how he was literally growing up right in front of us
“That was the last thing?… We can only go backwards.” I am haunted, transfixed, in awe of these last two albums from Mac. I don’t think I will ever get over this music and this life. Thank you for showing pops this. Mac’s story belongs with all of us, no matter how painful it may be, his is one of the most relevant, necessary stories in today’s world.
@@Brbrnskhgf5666 I’ve listened to Mac since Kids and was a huge fan when he put out BDE. But it really took me until these last two albums to fully comprehend and appreciate his artistry and his musical skill. I go back to his older albums now and always find something new to appreciate or get excited about. I think this was a great starting point for him.
"It's like a conversation with Mac"--I've never resonated with something more. It's been hard to put into words (easy to put into tears) what the spacing in Mac's later work does to ya. Thanks guys
This album is a masterpiece...the direction Mac was headed in musically..he was truly coming into his own sound that was way more than just rap music...the textures, instruments, songwriting...this is one I will play forever. I wish we were to have many more albums like this from him 😞
This album scares me. When I first listened I said to myself “this is as if he recorded it from Heaven and sent it down to us.” Because it’s so aware. Good News just sounds like a message from him above telling us it ain’t bad. Literally breaks my heart. The tragedy that is also a masterpiece.
It sounds dramatic but I feel pretty much the exact same way. It just comes across as being written by someone who has either passed away or knew they weren't going to be here much longer. Eerie and beautiful.
@@JTidiotboy I have a real feeling Mac knew of his passing long before it happened. So many lyrics standout in his discography. Same with a lot of high level artists, Biggie for example
@@uninsulatedshrimp5518 Black Star was incredible. Admittedly, it was the first Bowie album I actually listened to all the way through but there's no wrong place to start in his catalogue.
He literally says “to everyone who sell me drugs, dont mix it with that bullshit, I’m hopin not to join the 27 club” in Brand Name off of GO:OD AM. And thats exactly how he dies, it’s crazy and sad at the same time. rip Mac man
I've fallen asleep to this album so many times. Unfortunate that I wasn't exposed to all of Mac's work until after his death as he is now my favorite artist.
First time listening to Mac, his voice is so laid back, its like instead if performing in order to impress a bunch of suits he doesn’t know, he’s performing for a room full of his friends and family.
@@JSan-ek2np yeah someone else in a different comment said that it took them awhile to appreciate it for what it is. Might have to give it another chance
“ some people say they want to live forever, that’s way too long I’ll just get through today without any complications” I genuinely think that’s the greatest mac line, so simple so amazing delivered so perfectly and it fits so well into his style.
The song “Everybody” is a cover of the song “Everybody’s Gotta Live” by Love. I love the way that Mac made it his own and gave it his own personal touch. He did such a good job with it
Nothing wrong at all with Kevin not having anything to say at times, it's honest. That's what makes you guys special. I love just genuinely experiencing this music with you guys, you're the real deal. ❤
I’m a young ish dad. Just found this channel. I want to be the kind of dad that would not only do this with his son, but jump all in like you have. Inspiring, sir. I’m changed.
I loved this reaction. My mom died from brain cancer a year before Mac did and she used to LOVE "I'll Be There" from Best Day Ever. We listened to it every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while I drove her to chemo. I slowly turned her into a Mac fan so there is even more of an emotional attachment there. Obviously, I was devastated when she passed so that made Swimming bittersweet when it dropped, but it was cool to be able to tweet Mac about how much I loved the album...then he passed and I was devastated again. So this album...man. It's deeply personal to me. As soon as he said "Well..." I started bawling. I still cry a lot of times and I have no idea why I'm spilling this all in TH-cam comments like a weirdo but thank you guys so much for your reactions. I really enjoy them. Continue to take care of each other. ❤❤
@@TheSnakeYouCanTrust idk id say circles feels like send off from mac, whereas the albums you mentioned are solid ass projects that would otherwise fit in w the discography. "posthumous album" vs an album that was released posthumously ig
I always heard it as Mac talking about the afterlife due to it releasing after his passing, but my friend told me he always interpreted it as hearing it as him talking about a brighter life after recovery. Which makes it a bit more sad if he saw a brighter future but never made it there.
So crazy to imagine where Mac would’ve went after these albums. He was truly a musician in every sense of the word, and mastering his craft. Also want to say I appreciate all of the effort in these videos. From the the scene transitions staying on beat, to the audio mix, to the thoughtful insight. You guys are awesome
It’s so hard for me to listen to Circles now a days but when I saw this I had to see your dads reaction. Amazing piece of work. Sitting at work trying not to ball my eyes out. Crazy you can miss someone you never met. RIP Malcom
Going from K.I.D.S. to this album is incredible. You get to hear Mac mature lyrically and as a person. Truly one of the best, who knows how much more he would’ve grown.
As heartbreaking of an album it is, I really need a faces reaction when the time is right from you both. Thanks for everything y’all do, it reminds me of when my Dad and I go on long road trips and play music for eachother
I struggled a lot with suicide and depression throughout college in my adolescence being raised by a single mom and a dad who hit the road. I distinctly remember the night when circles dropped when I was particularly struggling and felt like this voice from beyond the grave understood me like nobody ever did. As a Pittsburgh kid, hearing you nerd out about Mac with your Dad made me hurt for the relationship I wish i'd always had, but also drive me to be the dad I never had. Love your content
Dad said "Music is Beautiful" almost made me cry, cause its basically just like mac at the end of his tiny desk "Music is a beautiful thing man, let me tell you something about music"
Man ive been listening to mac miller for half of my life. I litterally grew up on mac miller, when he passed at 26 i was 25. Felt like ive known him for 10 years at that point bumping his music since nikes on my feet and kool aid and frozen pizza. I bought every album, i listened to every feature. I cant even hear this mans voice now with out tearing up. Its almost like losing a brother. Shit is tough, the toughest part is his last 2 albums were just absolutely amazing! Thank you for showing your dad mac, He will be on repeat for the rest of my life
I’m almost 45 yrs old. I’ve heard of Mac Miller but didn’t know much about him. I saw the NPR desk vid on TH-cam a yr or so ago. I found your guy’s channel last night and really liked your content. I’ve watched both your vids on this and have been listening to Circles/Swimming all day. I’m amazed with Mac Miller and your channel. Wow.
Btw Mac is playing 95% of all the instrument on circle and swimming, this guy was a real genius even is own producer, i listend to him since im 14 and today im still a big fan at 26 , i grow up with his music and he helped me so much in life. If i could have done anything to save him i would have done it, he is one of a kind and we dont know when we Will be giften again with a pure soul like him. R.I.P. Malcolm ❤️
Much love bro, im a year older than mac and feel the exact same. One of the greatest artists to ever grace the world and i can’t believe hes not here to grow with us anymore.
He didn’t play 95% of the instruments, at least not on Circles. You can look up who played what on each track and he didn’t play much on the entire Circles album
@@ewest14 well i know he didnt play everything but he play guitare basse piano drum , so of course he probably needed help but pretty sure he is playing instrument on every record on his 2 last album , u can see malcom on footage of swimming and circle playing instrument and jamming so maybe at the end he was not the only one to play but at least he was not like every other musician who use a big sound maker so creat beats
@@jasonbourassa3527 he wrote all the music for each instrument and could basically play all of it. But he hired guys like Thundercat to play them instead. But he did write all the pieces for every instrument. Maybe that's where the confusion was
The only thing that beats that stretch in my opinion is the entire swimming album. I can put it on a continuous loop and end up in my feelings the entire fuckin day
I love how the dad understand how impactful Mac’s music is to people. He feels it. He understands why so many people feel inspired by him and why we love him. So incredibly grateful to have this video. Makes me feel how I felt the first time I listened to this album. Long live Mac Miller
Surf is my favorite song on this album. So many hits and as the album ages more my favorite shifts. Surf just gets my mental right. No idea how to explain it.
I was hyped to see your dad’s reaction to Hand Me Downs. Such a lowkey song but it is literally musical perfection from a production and vocal performance standpoint. The contrast between Mac’s light and airy timbre and Baro Sura’s more focused and sticky timbre on the hook is pure perfection. It makes the hook feel like a vivid memory from childhood when it comes in.
When this album came out, a bunch of guys in my class got together and listened to it. A few of us cried, we all comforted each other. Even though I hadn’t even heard of Mac’s music before that point, I could see how much of an impact he had on people.
Good News is the most perfect song I’ve ever listened to. The instrumentation is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly sets the stage for some of the most heart wrenching lyrics I’ve ever heard. The way he beautifully alludes to the feelings of depression and also death simultaneously is amazing. It’s endlessly relatable to anyone who has ever felt down or fed up in life, but it’s also intensely relatable to people with depression. Like you said, it is like a gift, like an open letter to everyone just saying “I feel the same, we can get through this together, there’s no rush to get to the finish line”. The song saved my life in my darkest times, and it will remain my favorite song of all time for a very long time I can imagine.
“i would shit my pants and cry for 3 years if i made something that beautiful” hand me downs is truly perfect, that quote perfectly my feelings into words
what a beautiful episode. seeing mac’s music affect people in such a powerful way just alludes to how great an artist he was. such a sweet soul gone way too early. so glad we have his music as a piece of him forever.
"Right" might be my favorite Mac Miller song ever. The production and the lyrics are beautiful. I always listen to it when I'm stressed out and it always seems to calm me down
Everybody is actually a cover of a song called Everybody's got to live by Arthur Lee. It's super groovy and Mac 100% did it justice! Love the Mac and Cudder reactions, much love from Ontario!
"it was just me and Mac" that is IMO the best way to really listen to an album especially one that speaks to you, takes you on a journey, and back to reality where Mac is no longer among us. Good thing I'm not on video because im BAWLING re-listening to the whole album and hearing your input. thank you so much guys. Pretty sure most of us here are Mac fans, good luck to everyone going through shit.
Kevin, I could not agree more when you said “it felt like it was just me and Mac.” I listened to this album the night it came out front to back, with some nice headphones. It was an experience I will never forget. Just me and Mac. Felt like he was truly right there with me. I cried so much. If someone told me I was going to be stuck on a deserted island the rest of my life and I could only bring one single musical record…..it would be circles. I have been delighted to watch you guys so far and this is only my second video of yours. Thank you for this. Much love
"One of the best things in the world is that sublime moment when a writer, artist, or musician manages to express something you've always felt but never articulated, or at least never quite so beautifully." - Susan Cain the whole album just speaks for you with all the words that you can never find on your own
Mac is one of my favorite artists ever and probably my biggest inspiration is music. So glad you guys did this album. The raw emotion Mac displays is beautiful. When I first listened to the album I cried but now everytime I listen to it I smile and enjoy it I sort of feel like he’s at peace now and he left this last chapter for us to hear. Mac in general but specifically this album help me cope with my own addictions it’s like a big brother or someone having a conversation with you and telling you you’re not alone
Today is my dad's 51st birthday, he was a music man just like your dad, and we used to do listen alongs just like you do, he died a little over 2 years ago fighting the second cancer after beating the first, i tend to put myself in the situation and listen to music with your dad, like i did with mine, it helps a lot, thank you
@@kylanyoung703 his music matured with his fanbase which is why he has such a huge and dedicated following still. Really shows how important he was and still is to a lot of people
You guys should seriously listen to the two extra tracks on the deluxe version of this album. They are honestly just two extra gifts that Mac had to give
I became a mac fan from listening with a 15 year old that was like my nephew. I played a song from swimming and he was all excited I knew of him too. It became our thing, to listen to mac together. He had a hard life, a lot of trauma and things no kid should experience. We were close and when he stayed with us we often played and talked about music. He passed away after I had just seem him in an accidental suicide. Had just jammed to mac with him in my car. It was awful. This album got me through the grief (not that it ever goes away). Surf is my favorite song and I teared up when your dad said he wanted that line tattooed on him. I do as well- right above the tattoo I got to represent my friend who had passed way too soon. I enjoyed seeing your dad become a mac fan- his music really is beautiful. Its so nice to read all the comments too on everyone discovering mac and what he has helped everyone through. Thank you for this video with your dad- this really has made my day
i loved the whole album but right and floating were by far my favorites on release. these days my favorite changes depending on the day! this past week i've been listening to clubhouse a biiiit too much (or not enough?) 8)
i'll always miss him. never in my life have i ever felt so resonated to an artist.. it truly feels like he gave his heart n soul to everything he made. i hope you guys listen to go:od am soon (or all of mac's discography whenever there's time). that album always makes me dance & cry, especially "perfect circle / godspeed" one of the most touching songs ever. it's heartwarming watching you guys connect with his music. that was his goal in the first place.
The closer “Once A Day” intentionally ends with an unresolved chord that only gets fixed when you play the intro and title track “Circles” afterwards, creating a loop and resolved chord in musical theory. Basically the album loops back into itself, creating a full Circle. Dissect Podcast made a video explaining this in greater detail, but I think it’s little things like this that make me respect Jon Brion even more. Props to him for beautifully crafting the production, and RIP to Mac Miller. ❤️
It took me like 2 years after mac passed to get through listening to 2009 without almost shedding a tear. His impact will live on forever, thank you for covering his last two albums. Amazing
Forreal I have been a hardcore mac fan since I was a little ass kid and my friend put me on best day ever. Followed him all the way through faces wmwtso good a.m(went to the concert for this and it was one of the best nights of my life) and every single album he put out seemed to be aligned with what i was going through at the time. Now I have so much trouble listening to his music because of how sad it makes me and it almost feels like we didnt just lose him but I lost his music :( watching reaction videos cuz it makes it easier to listen to now
I did shrooms for the first time 3 weeks ago to this album and it was the most beautiful journey I have ever experienced. Cried for 10 minutes non stop while smiling and feeling joy and love.
I just want to say thank you to you both for honoring this album and spending the time with it. Extremely thoughtful, we need more of this in the world.
If he thinks he's sad now, wait until he listens to Perfect Circle / God Speed... that one gets me every single time it comes on. Love these Mac videos.
The first time I heard woods it was 2am on New Year’s Day and I remember before I could even process why or what was happening I just felt tears start streaming down my face. “Can I get enough” always gets me. I hope now he’s finally got enough of that love, no matter how late it was.
Mac miller was and still is such a massive influence for me and I probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for his music this album is really beautiful. I think you guys should check out his album "watching movies with the sound off" that album really showcases what he was going through in his life and how he felt about it, every song on that album is pure beauty in the form of music mac was such an amazing lyricist that was really underrated for how he could write.
Hand me downs is so underrated. Incredible song. Glad he loved it. BTW there is an interview with Jon Brion and Zane Lowe about circles and jons involvement in it. It’s only like 10 minutes. Your dad also points out being able to hear things in the background with the mic. That’s a common theme. There’s actually a lot of sounds on faces like the studio door creaking open and someone accidentally hitting a tambourine etc. mac never cuts it out, and it brings a realness.
He completed a lot of the album himself before he passed. A vast majority. Swimming, the previous album, is a perfect loop with the last song on Circles! (Swimming in Circles) 😁
14:15 I remember this feeling from my initial Circles listening. I was sucked into it right from the beginning, especially on the track Good News. I was so nervous before listening. And then the lyrics just went right under my skin and it almost felt like Mac was talking to me. Now that I thought about that feeling while watching this video I figured that it has to do with the fact that we know that everything Mac says on this record is final, it’s the thoughts that went through his head during the last days and weeks of his life. It’s so intimate, honest and real. And so sad and so beautiful. And it teaches me that one of the biggest human mistakes is to appreciate something the most when it’s gone
Not an easy album to listen to... I remember feeling relief after listening the first time but if I go back to Swimming very often, Circles is something I listen very rarely because it hurts a lot. Love you guys for paying respect to Mac.
I'll never forget 2010, my freshman year of college, my roomate showing me my first Mac song. Instantly was hooked and felt like I was growing up along with Mac as his music progressed over the years. Super sad that we lost him so soon, his music will live on forever.
One thing I would add is that he should listen to the bonus tracks, specifically Right. That song is so beautiful and so gutting and the production is incredible
I just gotta say a few things: 1. I love seeing y’all’s father-son relationship and it makes me want to strive for this with my own kids. Just being open to what my kid and others are listening to or even what they’re into. 2. I highly recommend going through Nas’s “Illmatic” album! It’s such a solid album; it really walks you through what it was like trying to survive/navigate life in the projects in the early 90’s. It was such an iconic & important album that it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation. I would love to see y’all react to that one! At any rate, huge fan of yall and you got yourselves a new subscriber!
I listened to this album so much when it came out while crying my heart out that now I just cry out of nowhere when Circles and Good News play. I literally was having breakfast while watching this, happy to see Kevin`s reaction and cried after 15 seconds at the first track I think I need therapy lmao
Was not expecting to tear up to this album again. Teared up right away when he said “Don’t you out any more stress on yourself it’s one day at a time.” Just so good, comforting, and reassuring. Everyone needs to hear that shit.
Circles has to be one of the greatest posthumous albums ever. Itʼs so perfectly executed by Mac Miller & Jon Brion. Huge props to Jon Brion for putting so many beautiful sounds on this album, Iʼd love to create beautiful sounds like this too one day, Iʼd love to create beautiful music like this.
Agree. The album is so emotional and well thought out. I think we will never see a posthumous album this good ever again
I can’t think of a better one off the top of my head tbh. Everything Jon Brion did on here is perfectly tasteful, feels like it could’ve been finished before Mac passed, although it wasn’t. I’ve never thought that after listening to a posthumous album, not even close to it really.
This and Blackstar are the best posthumous albums to me. They both just hit me so hard and both made me cry on first listen.
@@joebarnum5098 Blackstar’s not a posthumous album, released a couple days before Bowie died
@@joebarnum5098 ain't posthumous lol
I’ll be honest, im not the biggest Mac Miller listener, but Good News makes me cry every single time I hear it. I gotta start listening to more of his music. It really feels like he’s speaking to everyone from heaven
i love mac, and yeah good news makes me cry every time. holy shit its so moving especially with the hindsight of things.
All of his albums sound completely different. Swimming and Circles are not really “rap” albums, but they’re great. “Faces” is definitely my favorite project of his, but also his darkest.
@@MysterE95 I grew up with Mac Miller. Faces is his masterpiece.
Exactly. From heaven.
@@MysterE95 Mac raps on every song except one on swimming. It’s just not your typical rap music
Circles (the song) sounds exactly as if you’ve just had a good cry… you know after your eyes are still a bit dry and red. It’s like he’s telling us it’s ok.
Like a rainbow after a big storm, when there is steam coming off the asphalt.
guys ur gonna make me cry that’s such a beautiful way to describe it
this was such a good description
For this reason I love music. The way it transmits emotions and transports us to scenarios is simply beautiful.
Man that's great thanks for writing this
Woods is such a slept on song, by far one of my favorite’s on this album.
I thought I was the only one. I don’t see that song talked about a lot until now.
one of my fav mac songs!
mines too!
Woods is also one of my favorites. So many dope bars that just flow beautifully
SAME
This album genuinely saved my life. The statement from his family revealing this album came out a day after I failed taking my life. I held out until the album came out so I could listen to it at least once… I’m still here. I owe everything to this album. Thank you Mac. Even though you’re gone, you saved my life with your music ❤️
Edit: Thank you everyone so much for the kind words. Didn’t mean for this to get so much attention but it means a lot, I appreciate all of you ❤️
Wow that is one hell of an experience.. I wish you the best dude, let's live our best lives!
@@OscarKr13 Thank you brother. Take life one step at a time man, that’s all we can do
Glad you’re still here brother, keep swimming. One step at a time indeed
Glad your still here, keep shinin🙏
So glad you’re still with us buddy, what a wonderful life it would be to miss ❤️
"So tired of being so tired" in circles is on of the most hard hitting lyrics I've ever heard... Shoots up my spine every time he says it
you can just feel the weight on his shoulder, it just feel like his carrying everybody with him
They have a saying in A.A. that's similar.. when someone hits rock bottom and one day they say " I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired"
That shoots up my spine just reading it
me too
When "Good News" came out I cried literally the whole day listening to it on repeat. Mac perfected his sound and his craft, God bless his soul.
Yeah man I was on a bike ride and it came on shuffle and I never heard it and I almost started crying and had to come off the main road
Good News came out when I had just gotten out of the worst year of my life. To this day it still holds a very massive and near place in my heart. Circles as a whole does.
Right there with ya bro
Same, I've cried more to this song than I have to any other. The perfect mixture of breaking your heart and soothing it at the same time.
I had the leak to the song so it wasn't new to me, but it hit me like it was new. the professional sound of it and the video just brought me to tears.
One of my favorite albums of all time
wtf never expected to see you here
I can't get out of Copper 5....
What the fluff
i deranked from gold 2 to bronze 😔
@@sheluvsaaron__-6491 I peaked at Gold 2 at Siege. I don't know why I'm struggling this season. It's not even like my teammates are quitting.
Kevin says "music is beatiful" in the end, just as Mac said in the tiny desk concert. Love this reaction, this album is a masterpiece. Do FACES!!!!!
would be nice to see them listening to faces, yea
Itsa beautiful thing man a beautiful thing 😎
@@CheeksOfButt that’s the thing about music man, it’s a beautiful thing
Yesss we need Faces!!
@@CheeksOfButt let me tell you about music
The day you guys listen to KIDS is actually going to break me, listening to how full of life mac was and how he was literally growing up right in front of us
Imagine him listening to Faces.
@@dontcrysidney8924 LIFE CHANGING
@@dontcrysidney8924 Angel Dust 😔
that "oh yeah i just graduated high school!" gets me every time
@@dontcrysidney8924 I wish they would react to it
“That was the last thing?… We can only go backwards.”
I am haunted, transfixed, in awe of these last two albums from Mac. I don’t think I will ever get over this music and this life.
Thank you for showing pops this. Mac’s story belongs with all of us, no matter how painful it may be, his is one of the most relevant, necessary stories in today’s world.
I sometimes wonder if he should have started him with kids or something cuz macs changed so much
legends never die
This was so so so beautifully said my eyes ARE SWEATING.
@@Brbrnskhgf5666 I’ve listened to Mac since Kids and was a huge fan when he put out BDE. But it really took me until these last two albums to fully comprehend and appreciate his artistry and his musical skill. I go back to his older albums now and always find something new to appreciate or get excited about. I think this was a great starting point for him.
Same. No matter how much time passes, I can't stop thinking about what was next...what his next sound would have been. Such a profound loss.
"that's on me" is so slept on. He admits all his wrongings, everything that bothers him and everything he hopes for. It's amazing
“If I made this I’d shit my pants and cry” is the most accurate description I’ve ever heard 😂 took the words right outta my mouth
If only Mac could watch this reaction and hear your dad say it’s “musical perfection”.. I know he would smile..
You’re trippin if you don’t think Mac‘s looking down at us! He saw this for sure :)
@@redr0sid210 u right :)
@@redr0sid210 needed to see this comment. Thank you so much my dude
@@bardofwretches Just telling the truth brother! Keep your head up king
I love how open minded your father is. Good luck getting my father to listen to all these artists lol.
I thought the same thing but my dad loves Mac, Boldy James, The Weeknd, Kendrick & many more.
@@NessieBud im glad we asked about your dad!
@@patrickbarany3349 thinking is hard isn’t it
@@NessieBud your pops a G for fucking with Boldy
Same
"It's like a conversation with Mac"--I've never resonated with something more. It's been hard to put into words (easy to put into tears) what the spacing in Mac's later work does to ya. Thanks guys
For real! When they were trying to describe the feeling when Good News was playing all i could think was “Big Sigh” 😔
I can honestly say I’ve never clicked on a video so quickly in my life, Macs best album imo
A very good but painful end to Malcoms journey album just feels like he’s in a empty room very powerful album
I agree 100% man. I love this album so so much, like I can't even describe it
I doubt that considering they did the yezus album... Lol just playing
This album is a masterpiece...the direction Mac was headed in musically..he was truly coming into his own sound that was way more than just rap music...the textures, instruments, songwriting...this is one I will play forever. I wish we were to have many more albums like this from him 😞
Absolutely right. Can’t help but feel we never got to hear Mac Miller’s all time best.
Thankful for what we got from him. Long live Mac Miller!
This album scares me. When I first listened I said to myself “this is as if he recorded it from Heaven and sent it down to us.” Because it’s so aware. Good News just sounds like a message from him above telling us it ain’t bad. Literally breaks my heart. The tragedy that is also a masterpiece.
It sounds dramatic but I feel pretty much the exact same way. It just comes across as being written by someone who has either passed away or knew they weren't going to be here much longer. Eerie and beautiful.
@@JTidiotboy I have a real feeling Mac knew of his passing long before it happened. So many lyrics standout in his discography. Same with a lot of high level artists, Biggie for example
@@JTidiotboy Yea man. Reminds me of David Bowie's final album "Black Star"
@@uninsulatedshrimp5518 Black Star was incredible. Admittedly, it was the first Bowie album I actually listened to all the way through but there's no wrong place to start in his catalogue.
He literally says “to everyone who sell me drugs, dont mix it with that bullshit, I’m hopin not to join the 27 club” in Brand Name off of GO:OD AM. And thats exactly how he dies, it’s crazy and sad at the same time. rip Mac man
Still remember me all out crying like a baby the first time I heard Good News, miss you Mac !!
The album is incredible but “Hand me Downs” makes me feel some type of way every time. All the songs are masterpieces
The fact he uses jeans and genes to signify his meaning of being a dad. Like holyy fuck.
@@raulposts728 Its beautiful!
such a beautiful song and probably my favorite use of a feature, down to the voice and lyrics
EXACTLY
like the calming tone and baro on the chorus 😩 my favourite too
I've fallen asleep to this album so many times. Unfortunate that I wasn't exposed to all of Mac's work until after his death as he is now my favorite artist.
First time listening to Mac, his voice is so laid back, its like instead if performing in order to impress a bunch of suits he doesn’t know, he’s performing for a room full of his friends and family.
Kinda boring ngl
@@ChildishGambeaner Then go listen to lil pump or something
@@thatboy3930 mad boy just because someone has a different opinion about their idol
@@ChildishGambeaner this isn’t a hype album it was more of Mac finding himself musically. I can understand how you’d find it boring.
@@JSan-ek2np yeah someone else in a different comment said that it took them awhile to appreciate it for what it is. Might have to give it another chance
“ some people say they want to live forever, that’s way too long I’ll just get through today without any complications” I genuinely think that’s the greatest mac line, so simple so amazing delivered so perfectly and it fits so well into his style.
The song “Everybody” is a cover of the song “Everybody’s Gotta Live” by Love. I love the way that Mac made it his own and gave it his own personal touch. He did such a good job with it
The original is fire too, totally different songs though
Wow never knew this and I’m not sure why 😂
@@beachboytyler7574 you gotta live before you know why
☯️
Nothing wrong at all with Kevin not having anything to say at times, it's honest. That's what makes you guys special. I love just genuinely experiencing this music with you guys, you're the real deal. ❤
Couldn’t have said it better myself
I’m a young ish dad. Just found this channel. I want to be the kind of dad that would not only do this with his son, but jump all in like you have. Inspiring, sir. I’m changed.
Hey Taylor! Hope all is well in the father world. All the best - Kev
I loved this reaction. My mom died from brain cancer a year before Mac did and she used to LOVE "I'll Be There" from Best Day Ever. We listened to it every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while I drove her to chemo. I slowly turned her into a Mac fan so there is even more of an emotional attachment there. Obviously, I was devastated when she passed so that made Swimming bittersweet when it dropped, but it was cool to be able to tweet Mac about how much I loved the album...then he passed and I was devastated again. So this album...man. It's deeply personal to me. As soon as he said "Well..." I started bawling. I still cry a lot of times and I have no idea why I'm spilling this all in TH-cam comments like a weirdo but thank you guys so much for your reactions. I really enjoy them. Continue to take care of each other. ❤❤
Sending you so much love and light
@@bethmoon96 This is incredibly sweet, thank you. ❤
stay strong Nique, all Mac fans are here with you ❤️
That’s the thing. You don’t need to know why your spilling this. You should spill when you overflow. That’s all. Thank you for this.
@@BartRunning Thank YOU for your comment. Seriously. ❤
One of the best Posthumous albums if not the best IMO, much respect for the Mac Miller team
Na. Big L, Tupac, UGK, Gang Starr, J Dilla. Their are much better posthumous albums. This is solid, but not the best.
really felt like a closure album , idk how to explain it
Big props to Jon Brion who oversaw and carried out Mac’s vision.
@@str1ve305 you saw that interview with him right?
@@TheSnakeYouCanTrust idk id say circles feels like send off from mac, whereas the albums you mentioned are solid ass projects that would otherwise fit in w the discography. "posthumous album" vs an album that was released posthumously ig
“There’s a whole lot more for me waiting on the other side” that line always gives me the chills
I always heard it as Mac talking about the afterlife due to it releasing after his passing, but my friend told me he always interpreted it as hearing it as him talking about a brighter life after recovery. Which makes it a bit more sad if he saw a brighter future but never made it there.
@@jeriji6592mannnnn this is heartbreaking and beautiful and sad wow
So crazy to imagine where Mac would’ve went after these albums. He was truly a musician in every sense of the word, and mastering his craft. Also want to say I appreciate all of the effort in these videos. From the the scene transitions staying on beat, to the audio mix, to the thoughtful insight. You guys are awesome
the fact that he had so many years left of music in him is the true tragedy. the evolution wouldve been unmatched
It's one of those albums where everything hits exactly where it should and will always be a classic.
The patience your pops has to not just explore catalogs of the musicians you show him is next level. Keep up the good work fellas, love the show.
"Right" from the Deluxe album is amazing as well. Definitely must listen.
in my top 3 mac songs, perfect song
floating too
the song which defined my summer. Love it
Floating too
Facts
It’s so hard for me to listen to Circles now a days but when I saw this I had to see your dads reaction. Amazing piece of work. Sitting at work trying not to ball my eyes out. Crazy you can miss someone you never met. RIP Malcom
based pfp. and yeah I feel you on that one
Really feels good to know someone shares the same love for “hand me downs.” Will always be my favorite mac song
if I get married that song is 100% being played at the wedding
@@ChildishLumbino me too!!!
Favorite song off the album for sure
Will forever be my favorite song
Going from K.I.D.S. to this album is incredible. You get to hear Mac mature lyrically and as a person. Truly one of the best, who knows how much more he would’ve grown.
each and every road trip starts this way
Woods is such a headphone song. The sound could swallow me whole.
15:57 "for the fans it feels like a gift from Mac" your dad is so so right with this, everything is spot on
As heartbreaking of an album it is, I really need a faces reaction when the time is right from you both. Thanks for everything y’all do, it reminds me of when my Dad and I go on long road trips and play music for eachother
Faces is my favourite Mac project, will definitely be showing it to my Dad!
@@turningthetables this is amazing news to hear
@@turningthetables Can you do Take Care by Drake please 🥺🙏
@@turningthetables Yay!!! Omgggg
Yes!! Faces is so damn good and dark id love the reaction
Hand Me Downs one of the greatest songs I've ever heard
One of the greatest songs ever created
100%
Definitely
Christ that line "I'm tired of being so tired". I've never heard something so simple that resonated with me so much, christ...
I struggled a lot with suicide and depression throughout college in my adolescence being raised by a single mom and a dad who hit the road. I distinctly remember the night when circles dropped when I was particularly struggling and felt like this voice from beyond the grave understood me like nobody ever did. As a Pittsburgh kid, hearing you nerd out about Mac with your Dad made me hurt for the relationship I wish i'd always had, but also drive me to be the dad I never had. Love your content
Hi William. Hope you are well ❤🙏
Dad said "Music is Beautiful" almost made me cry, cause its basically just like mac at the end of his tiny desk "Music is a beautiful thing man, let me tell you something about music"
Man ive been listening to mac miller for half of my life. I litterally grew up on mac miller, when he passed at 26 i was 25. Felt like ive known him for 10 years at that point bumping his music since nikes on my feet and kool aid and frozen pizza. I bought every album, i listened to every feature. I cant even hear this mans voice now with out tearing up. Its almost like losing a brother. Shit is tough, the toughest part is his last 2 albums were just absolutely amazing! Thank you for showing your dad mac, He will be on repeat for the rest of my life
"This is so good Connor, you feel it eh?"
Yea man, you get it. We all feel that.
Thought the same thing. No words needed. Just felt it.
I’m almost 45 yrs old. I’ve heard of Mac Miller but didn’t know much about him. I saw the NPR desk vid on TH-cam a yr or so ago. I found your guy’s channel last night and really liked your content. I’ve watched both your vids on this and have been listening to Circles/Swimming all day. I’m amazed with Mac Miller and your channel. Wow.
Thanks Ryan :)
Btw Mac is playing 95% of all the instrument on circle and swimming, this guy was a real genius even is own producer, i listend to him since im 14 and today im still a big fan at 26 , i grow up with his music and he helped me so much in life.
If i could have done anything to save him i would have done it, he is one of a kind and we dont know when we Will be giften again with a pure soul like him.
R.I.P. Malcolm ❤️
Much love bro, im a year older than mac and feel the exact same. One of the greatest artists to ever grace the world and i can’t believe hes not here to grow with us anymore.
He didn’t play 95% of the instruments, at least not on Circles. You can look up who played what on each track and he didn’t play much on the entire Circles album
@@ewest14 well i know he didnt play everything but he play guitare basse piano drum , so of course he probably needed help but pretty sure he is playing instrument on every record on his 2 last album , u can see malcom on footage of swimming and circle playing instrument and jamming so maybe at the end he was not the only one to play but at least he was not like every other musician who use a big sound maker so creat beats
@@jasonbourassa3527Jon Brion played most of the instruments on circles.
@@jasonbourassa3527 he wrote all the music for each instrument and could basically play all of it. But he hired guys like Thundercat to play them instead. But he did write all the pieces for every instrument. Maybe that's where the confusion was
Woods, hand me downs and that’s on me is probably my favorite stretch of continuous songs in an album I’ve ever heard. Could listen to them all day
The only thing that beats that stretch in my opinion is the entire swimming album. I can put it on a continuous loop and end up in my feelings the entire fuckin day
Yoooooo same!
I love how the dad understand how impactful Mac’s music is to people. He feels it. He understands why so many people feel inspired by him and why we love him. So incredibly grateful to have this video. Makes me feel how I felt the first time I listened to this album. Long live Mac Miller
Surf is my favorite song on this album.
So many hits and as the album ages more my favorite shifts.
Surf just gets my mental right. No idea how to explain it.
I was hyped to see your dad’s reaction to Hand Me Downs. Such a lowkey song but it is literally musical perfection from a production and vocal performance standpoint. The contrast between Mac’s light and airy timbre and Baro Sura’s more focused and sticky timbre on the hook is pure perfection. It makes the hook feel like a vivid memory from childhood when it comes in.
Ugh it’s so clever and slick, and it paints a whole picture in my mind.
One of Mac’s best songs imo
My favorite off the album
When this album came out, a bunch of guys in my class got together and listened to it. A few of us cried, we all comforted each other. Even though I hadn’t even heard of Mac’s music before that point, I could see how much of an impact he had on people.
@@maxminds1 ??
@@elijahplummer3655 gay that friends got together to listen to a good album? Damn you need better friends and a new perspective on what life is about.
@@chefcuhdon33 Hard not to feel bad for him
Good News is the most perfect song I’ve ever listened to. The instrumentation is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly sets the stage for some of the most heart wrenching lyrics I’ve ever heard. The way he beautifully alludes to the feelings of depression and also death simultaneously is amazing. It’s endlessly relatable to anyone who has ever felt down or fed up in life, but it’s also intensely relatable to people with depression. Like you said, it is like a gift, like an open letter to everyone just saying “I feel the same, we can get through this together, there’s no rush to get to the finish line”. The song saved my life in my darkest times, and it will remain my favorite song of all time for a very long time I can imagine.
“i would shit my pants and cry for 3 years if i made something that beautiful”
hand me downs is truly perfect, that quote perfectly my feelings into words
what a beautiful episode. seeing mac’s music affect people in such a powerful way just alludes to how great an artist he was. such a sweet soul gone way too early. so glad we have his music as a piece of him forever.
❤️
The two extra songs on the deluxe version of this album are absolutely beautiful too.
"Right" might be my favorite Mac Miller song ever. The production and the lyrics are beautiful. I always listen to it when I'm stressed out and it always seems to calm me down
I always tear up to this album. That will never change. So glad I got to see him live at least once. Rest easy Mac. Thanks for this one.
I saw him twice and I’m very grateful
Everybody is actually a cover of a song called Everybody's got to live by Arthur Lee. It's super groovy and Mac 100% did it justice! Love the Mac and Cudder reactions, much love from Ontario!
dope cover of a dope song 💯
This album is perfect, it makes me feel like mac is safe and he will be fine even if he is not here with us.
"it was just me and Mac" that is IMO the best way to really listen to an album especially one that speaks to you, takes you on a journey, and back to reality where Mac is no longer among us. Good thing I'm not on video because im BAWLING re-listening to the whole album and hearing your input. thank you so much guys. Pretty sure most of us here are Mac fans, good luck to everyone going through shit.
Kevin, I could not agree more when you said “it felt like it was just me and Mac.” I listened to this album the night it came out front to back, with some nice headphones. It was an experience I will never forget. Just me and Mac. Felt like he was truly right there with me. I cried so much. If someone told me I was going to be stuck on a deserted island the rest of my life and I could only bring one single musical record…..it would be circles. I have been delighted to watch you guys so far and this is only my second video of yours. Thank you for this. Much love
Hey Peter! I still have the same feeling when I am listening to Mac all by myself with headphones. Much love - Kevin
"One of the best things in the world is that sublime moment when a writer, artist, or musician manages to express something you've always felt but never articulated, or at least never quite so beautifully."
- Susan Cain
the whole album just speaks for you with all the words that you can never find on your own
Thank you for sharing this quote. ❤
"The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long" RIP Mac
thank go:od
Mac is one of my favorite artists ever and probably my biggest inspiration is music. So glad you guys did this album. The raw emotion Mac displays is beautiful. When I first listened to the album I cried but now everytime I listen to it I smile and enjoy it I sort of feel like he’s at peace now and he left this last chapter for us to hear. Mac in general but specifically this album help me cope with my own addictions it’s like a big brother or someone having a conversation with you and telling you you’re not alone
Today is my dad's 51st birthday, he was a music man just like your dad, and we used to do listen alongs just like you do, he died a little over 2 years ago fighting the second cancer after beating the first, i tend to put myself in the situation and listen to music with your dad, like i did with mine, it helps a lot, thank you
I’m so excited about this one! I cant wait to see his reaction to circles, good news, and I can see!
I would love to see his reaction to some of Macs older albums, so he can see how much Macs career has progressed.
yes, probably one of the most interesting discographies there is, not only does Mac's music mature but he does.
@@kylanyoung703 his music matured with his fanbase which is why he has such a huge and dedicated following still. Really shows how important he was and still is to a lot of people
@@darklord2381 right i wasnt even a fan until i heard circles but looking back at his old stuff is an adventure and i wish i listened to him back then
@@xndr3 GO:OD AM is easily one of my favourite albums of all time, definitely needs a reaction.
@@xndr3 GO:OD AM is the greatest rap album ever made
You guys should seriously listen to the two extra tracks on the deluxe version of this album. They are honestly just two extra gifts that Mac had to give
I was hoping they did, floating is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard man.
Agree! 'Right' is my favourite song off the whole album.
@@Gemmalemonade right, is SO slept on. It’s actually incredible 🥲
Right is one of his best
@@airbxnee im honestly glad om not the only one who thinks that, Right made life easier when i was going through my worst breakup
This album got me through junior year. Special place in my heart.
sameeee... helped me put my situations in bigger perspectives
In the beginning of Hand Me Downs, 29:44, that is Mac playing the drums, then they blend into the mix they made for the album.
I became a mac fan from listening with a 15 year old that was like my nephew. I played a song from swimming and he was all excited I knew of him too. It became our thing, to listen to mac together. He had a hard life, a lot of trauma and things no kid should experience. We were close and when he stayed with us we often played and talked about music. He passed away after I had just seem him in an accidental suicide. Had just jammed to mac with him in my car. It was awful. This album got me through the grief (not that it ever goes away). Surf is my favorite song and I teared up when your dad said he wanted that line tattooed on him. I do as well- right above the tattoo I got to represent my friend who had passed way too soon. I enjoyed seeing your dad become a mac fan- his music really is beautiful. Its so nice to read all the comments too on everyone discovering mac and what he has helped everyone through. Thank you for this video with your dad- this really has made my day
Sending love your way Lauren
I’m sorry you had to go through this friend. Sending love and thoughts from another Mac friend ♥️
You should’ve listened to the Deluxe, the few added on tracks such as Right, are incredible, wish your dad could hear them
Right and Floating are both masterpieces
@@killakingjim7256 Oh yeah, Right is my favorite Mac Miller song, it hits hard
i loved the whole album but right and floating were by far my favorites on release. these days my favorite changes depending on the day! this past week i've been listening to clubhouse a biiiit too much (or not enough?) 8)
@@timofeyshevchy Right is my favourite mac track as well! Would love to see the two added tracks in a separate video.
I wish I had a dad like this. You’re blessed bro! Love to see it.
i'll always miss him. never in my life have i ever felt so resonated to an artist.. it truly feels like he gave his heart n soul to everything he made. i hope you guys listen to go:od am soon (or all of mac's discography whenever there's time). that album always makes me dance & cry, especially "perfect circle / godspeed" one of the most touching songs ever. it's heartwarming watching you guys connect with his music. that was his goal in the first place.
I'll never forget how I felt listening to thag song for the first time
The closer “Once A Day” intentionally ends with an unresolved chord that only gets fixed when you play the intro and title track “Circles” afterwards, creating a loop and resolved chord in musical theory.
Basically the album loops back into itself, creating a full Circle. Dissect Podcast made a video explaining this in greater detail, but I think it’s little things like this that make me respect Jon Brion even more. Props to him for beautifully crafting the production, and RIP to Mac Miller. ❤️
at the end, Connor explains just that to his dad
brilliant. wow
Yeah I also saw that youtube video
@@ydkurta6763 My bad I must’ve missed it lol
It took me like 2 years after mac passed to get through listening to 2009 without almost shedding a tear. His impact will live on forever, thank you for covering his last two albums. Amazing
Forreal I have been a hardcore mac fan since I was a little ass kid and my friend put me on best day ever. Followed him all the way through faces wmwtso good a.m(went to the concert for this and it was one of the best nights of my life) and every single album he put out seemed to be aligned with what i was going through at the time. Now I have so much trouble listening to his music because of how sad it makes me and it almost feels like we didnt just lose him but I lost his music :( watching reaction videos cuz it makes it easier to listen to now
I did shrooms for the first time 3 weeks ago to this album and it was the most beautiful journey I have ever experienced. Cried for 10 minutes non stop while smiling and feeling joy and love.
you just played the whole album nonstop or was picking the ones you like it?
@@chrono3535 played the album nonstop
That’s so shrooms
Listened to the life of Pierre 4 the first time I tripped and it was life changing 😭
Macs music sounds completely different when on acid or shrooms. Its crazy how everything flows and connects beautifully.
This album came out a few days after my dad died and is almost the whole reason I was able to stay collected and honestly saved me
Circles actually has a deluxe version with two added songs, you guys should really check them out!
I just want to say thank you to you both for honoring this album and spending the time with it. Extremely thoughtful, we need more of this in the world.
If he thinks he's sad now, wait until he listens to Perfect Circle / God Speed... that one gets me every single time it comes on. Love these Mac videos.
haven’t finished it since the day he died. even thinking about it gives me goosebumps. if they do it, i’ll cry with em
Hand me Downs always kills me. Really tugs on the heart strings as someone who grew up with Mac.
I live for this. Seeing someone experience Mac for the first time. He is somewhere smiling from ear to ear to know the impact he had on all of us.
My uber driver was playing random songs. Heard something that blew my mind. It was Good News. Incredible talent.
The first time I heard woods it was 2am on New Year’s Day and I remember before I could even process why or what was happening I just felt tears start streaming down my face. “Can I get enough” always gets me. I hope now he’s finally got enough of that love, no matter how late it was.
Mac miller was and still is such a massive influence for me and I probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for his music this album is really beautiful. I think you guys should check out his album "watching movies with the sound off" that album really showcases what he was going through in his life and how he felt about it, every song on that album is pure beauty in the form of music mac was such an amazing lyricist that was really underrated for how he could write.
Hand me downs is so underrated. Incredible song. Glad he loved it. BTW there is an interview with Jon Brion and Zane Lowe about circles and jons involvement in it. It’s only like 10 minutes. Your dad also points out being able to hear things in the background with the mic. That’s a common theme. There’s actually a lot of sounds on faces like the studio door creaking open and someone accidentally hitting a tambourine etc. mac never cuts it out, and it brings a realness.
He completed a lot of the album himself before he passed. A vast majority. Swimming, the previous album, is a perfect loop with the last song on Circles! (Swimming in Circles) 😁
Shout out to the artist who sung the hook on ‘Hand Me Downs’, Baro Sura, he’s an amazing young artist and everyone should give his stuff a listen!!!
Hands me down is my favorite song of Mac too. It’s just perfection and to see your dad resonate and feel it in that way made me smile so deeply.
14:15 I remember this feeling from my initial Circles listening. I was sucked into it right from the beginning, especially on the track Good News. I was so nervous before listening. And then the lyrics just went right under my skin and it almost felt like Mac was talking to me. Now that I thought about that feeling while watching this video I figured that it has to do with the fact that we know that everything Mac says on this record is final, it’s the thoughts that went through his head during the last days and weeks of his life. It’s so intimate, honest and real. And so sad and so beautiful. And it teaches me that one of the biggest human mistakes is to appreciate something the most when it’s gone
Not an easy album to listen to... I remember feeling relief after listening the first time but if I go back to Swimming very often, Circles is something I listen very rarely because it hurts a lot.
Love you guys for paying respect to Mac.
That's how I feel too. Somehow I can still listen to Swimming but as beautiful as Circles is I don't listen to it much because it just hurts too much.
It hurts alot but damn if I won't put that on and ball my eyes out without a care.
I'll never forget 2010, my freshman year of college, my roomate showing me my first Mac song. Instantly was hooked and felt like I was growing up along with Mac as his music progressed over the years. Super sad that we lost him so soon, his music will live on forever.
This is a top 5 album in my life. I can see myself listening to this until I am the same place Mac is.
One thing I would add is that he should listen to the bonus tracks, specifically Right. That song is so beautiful and so gutting and the production is incredible
I just gotta say a few things: 1. I love seeing y’all’s father-son relationship and it makes me want to strive for this with my own kids. Just being open to what my kid and others are listening to or even what they’re into. 2. I highly recommend going through Nas’s “Illmatic” album! It’s such a solid album; it really walks you through what it was like trying to survive/navigate life in the projects in the early 90’s. It was such an iconic & important album that it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation. I would love to see y’all react to that one! At any rate, huge fan of yall and you got yourselves a new subscriber!
I listened to this album so much when it came out while crying my heart out that now I just cry out of nowhere when Circles and Good News play.
I literally was having breakfast while watching this, happy to see Kevin`s reaction and cried after 15 seconds at the first track
I think I need therapy lmao
Didn't expect to start the day with this. Crazy mix of sadness and happiness while listening to this
Hah! I'm om my lunch break getting frigging teary eyed 😥
I love that you and your dad get to do this together and have that special bond. You will look back at these videos and cherish them forever.
Was not expecting to tear up to this album again. Teared up right away when he said “Don’t you out any more stress on yourself it’s one day at a time.” Just so good, comforting, and reassuring. Everyone needs to hear that shit.
And thats life ft sia and 88 keys