Oddisee - CounterClockwise
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2015
- Oddisee’s production simmers in its own orchestral gumbo. You sense he’s really a jazzman in different form, inhabiting the spirit of Roy Ayers and other past greats. The Fader’s compared him to a musical MC Escher, calling hailing his “grandiose and symphonic sound” and “relevant relatable messages.” Pitchfork praised his “eclectic soulful boom-bap.”
From the upcoming Oddisee solo album "The Good Fight"
“CounterClockwise is about being there for people & them working against you as a result. Becoming the bearer of their problems because they know you can handle it," Says Oddisee.
This is the second song from the Brooklyn by-way-of Prince George's County musicians upcoming solo album "The Good Fight." The song explores the counterproductive nature of some relationships that end up draining those involved. Disorienting and complex layers of backsliding record slips, driving drums, and haunting vocalizations push the song forward while Oddisee's crisp and calm vocals tell the story of people moving in different directions. And while anger may be somes primary drive, and fire may be their weapon, Oddisee reminds us that water is their easy match.
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About The Video:
In order to visually represent this idea director Brandon Black and Director of Photography Zack Schamberg filmed Oddisee walking backwards throughout multiple boroughs in New York over several nights. Then they reversed the footage to make everyone else move backwards. Next the director shot the footage at night but boosted the light to appear as though it was day in order to add to the disorienting affect, making night seem like day, and forward seem like backwards.
Check out Director Brandon Black on Instagram: @brandonblack
Oddisee Tour Dates
April 11 - Hartford, CT @ Trinity College
April 23 - Flagstaff, AZ @ NA University Castro Auditorium
April 24 - Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
April 25 - Santa Fe, NM @ The Underground at Evangelo's
April 26 - Albuquerque, NM @ Stereo Bar
April 27 - Denver, CO @ Cervantes Other Side
April 29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
April 30 - Oakland, CA @ Leo's Music Club
May 2 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
May 5 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
May 6 - Washington, DC @ TBC
May 7 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
May 8 - Narragansett, RI @ Wheelhouse
May 9 - Pittsburgh, PA @ TBC
May 13 - Toronto, ON @ TBA
May 14 - Ottawa, ON @ The Ritual
May 15 - Quebec City @ Le Cercle
May 16 - Burlington, VT @ TBC
May 17 - Boston, MA @ Middle East
July 2 - Vienne, FR @ Jazz a Vienne Festival
July 3 - Nice, FR @ Nuits Carrees Festival
July 5 - Brussels, BE @ Couleur Cafe Festival
About The Album "The Good Fight"
Imbued with love, honesty, and selflessness, The Good Fight is virtuosic in its musicality, direct in its language, and infinitely relatable.
In a landscape overrun with abstract indulgence and shallow trend-chasers, the Prince George’s County, Maryland artist has created a record that reminds you that it’s music before it’s hip-hop.
For Oddisee, “The Good Fight” is about living fully as a musician without succumbing to the traps of hedonism, avarice, and materialism. It’s music that yields an intangible feeling: the sacral sound of an organ whine, brass horns, or a cymbal crash. It’s a meditation on our capacity to love and the bonds binding us together. It’s our ambition and greed warring with our sense of propriety - a list of paradoxes we all face when living and striving.
Oddisee’s production simmers in its own orchestral gumbo. You sense he’s really a jazzman in different form, inhabiting the spirit of Roy Ayers and other past greats. The Fader’s compared him to a musical MC Escher, calling hailing his “grandiose and symphonic sound” and “relevant relatable messages.” Pitchfork praised his “eclectic soulful boom-bap.”
“The Good Fight” acknowledges the stacked odds, but refuses to submit
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Oddisee should have blown up a long time ago. One of the most slept on artist's in the game.
SO TRUE
GeminiEye1 True, but I respect him more as an artist for not really worrying about it. Staying true to the music, and being okay with not being blown up like that.
I just hope the blow up doesn't turn his amazing music into fake music about just doing drugs and fucking hoes. Like most popular rappers these day.
Nathan Dupler You can still blow up without turning into a sell out. Look at Chance The Rapper, Action Bronson, Kendrick Lamar. Hip Hop/Rap is changing. People are tired of hearing that same old bullshit on the radio.
Nathan Dupler check out his interviews. He seems like a very humble cat and I don't see fame tainting anything he puts out. He even says he has a hard time working with certain people bc he doesn't smoke or drink and almost everyone in the industry seems to. He also never calls girls bitches... crazy right?
Hol' up! Did Oddisee just rap in 5/4?! That's what I'm talking about. Push the envelope bro!
Word, I didn't realize it until you pointed it out but there was something different about it! How could you tell it was 5/4 though? I tried to count out 3/4, 4/4, and 5/4 and none of them sounded right.
The open hi hat and the main bass notes land on beat 1. From that point you can count 5 beats until the next open hi hat and main bass note.
But there's a measure of 8 right before the hook. Oddisee is insane!
Hes done it before. Thats why his style is so unique.
Brandon Meeks I don't know what you talking about but the the song is mad cool
This is truly a masterpiece! I'm proud to say HipHop will connect even more and more with the flow of Jazz with new time signatures and rhyme patterns. Its actually mad exciting to see someone do a 5/4 beat and rap over it so well. It sounds like modern day Hip Hop!!
Hey! I'm a piano composer and producer. Feel free to check out my work on my channel. Thanks so much and have a beautiful day!
Takes true skill set to rhyme over this time signature!
dude is mad underrated
Jinzzy try to listen to Buckethead’s Counter Clockwise and you’ll see who’s really underrated.
One of the best instrumentals I’ve ever heard.
Elevator music, hip hop edition.
Oddisee is so talented, one of my favorite MCs, truly deserves more recognition but I'm so glad he's stuck to his guns and is committed to Hip Hop in its purest form.
5/4 time signature! I've rarely seen this in rap music
Oddisee is the definition of an Artist. He's just 1 of the most creative individuals i've ever heard. Period. Very inspiring.
Very well done. Proper visuals for a dope track. Standing "O".
Substantial Still waiting on you and Oddisee to share verses on a track.
Brandon Burrel you know that shit bruh!
Hey! I'm a piano composer and producer. Feel free to check out my work on my channel. Thanks so much and have a beautiful day!
It's good to see Oddisee getting the recognition he deserves. I first heard of him 5 years ago and the first two songs that had me interested in him were "Hip Hop's Cool Again" and "In the Ruff". His music just continues to grow and I like the fact that he continues to excel at what he does.
I have all of his work. extremely talented and extremely slept on. loving the new album
Besides the fact that ODDISEE's production is top notch on many levels; this Brubeck-esque feel is EVERYTHING. I agree with the group the use of the ODD time signature was - just so classic. #Kudos
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I really like how he gives an actual description of his work in the description.
Vito Trippin' Do you mind checking out my music?
Malcolm Quest yeah man I check it out it's dope. Real unique and has that feel good vibe you can just kick it to. Gotta message you sending man keep working and you'll get theee you on the way I subscribed too
Honesty, I was kind of iffy on this track at first. Felt the flow he used didn't really fit, but it quickly grew on me. The way he flowed seemed to fit in perfectly after my third listen, and Oddisee has once again proved why he is my second favorite rapper. Would give him first, but Blu has been in that spot since 2006 lol
Nice! Odd n Blu are definitely towards the top for me too. Great minds think a like
I think blu n oddisee should could collab. big fan of blu here but he sucks live haha
LeonAffiliated Good live rap performers are few and far between
It seemed off at first to you cause your ears are probably just used to hearing people rap at the standard 4/4 time signature. If you ever learn how to play drums you'll discover some pretty interesting and rare grooves at different time signatures
Would love 2 see a collaboration between him and J.Cole
I don't know why!! But sure they gonna kill it like dayyyyyymn
This guy should be famous.
Need more of this kind of music, we been missing this for so long and only a few bring something like this to the table.
Listened to this at least 4 times now since I found it.
Love some Oddisee :) Talented
"If fire's all you have then water meets your match"
Plus he's another laid back cutie :)
Good art here!
He is the most underrated and overlooked rapper/producer in hip hop. It frustrates me with all the trash that's around in hip hop at the moment that is so prominent, yet talents like Oddisee don't get recognised enough. Respect man, this new album is so dope!
How many mainstream artists are musically literate enough to rap to a 5/4 meter? I'm kinda late on Oddisee but I just downloaded this album a couple days ago and haven't stopped listening to it. He gets all my respect
zero. the answer is zero
There are a few hip-hop songs in 6/8, though, such as Gang Starr’s “Stay Tuned.” Peace.
Amazing drum break! Sounds a lot like the visoneers' "hip know cypher."
Still here bro. This song is timeless. I do not remember how I found ya, but glad I did.
Right in the feels. every time.
I love this
Quality as usual!
Amazing
masterful...
Oddisee is doing big things for hip-hop - the album is gonna be wild for sure. Definitely going to his show
***** i agree!! check out my song if u can i would appreciate that (:
***** lol Fred stop hating
***** I saw him in STL a few months back. Fucking fantastic show. Definitely go.
***** No Frederic this is real hip hop.
Pisces season is in FULL SWING. #MyAnthem 💜🧜🏾♀️🪐
"If fire's all you have, then water meets your match 💯"
Oh my...... That's just awesome.....
so fresh
dope !!!
Easily the best album of 2015. I love Oddisee as an artist.
this is amazing, respect from Hawai'i!
gets better and better, listening this on repeat a few times now, exactly my taste in music ;)
Excellent
Oddisee is the fucking TRUUUUTH.
is dope
too dope. I like your style
Good shit, new type of rhythm mix with the vocals.. keep doing what you do man
Future Classic
This video is genius. You have so much talent Oddisee. You and the people you work with.
Music & visuals are incredible in every way & on every level. Incredible! Just incredible!
This is my shit right now. Reminds me of a lot people in my life. Especially my family.
This dude will always SLAM With the Goodness!!!!!
Much Respect
Dope video
this beat and the metric is so interesting, MAD love!!!!
Reeeeeally nice
New fan
This man is inspiring
I will listen to this song and many more from this artist forever.
This is hella dope!!
One of my favorite tracks on the album!
Do dope...this Vibe xx ick
One of the best out there right now
Wayy too underrated. One of the greats!
very talented man.
Nice Effects!!!
i absolutely love this song from the rapping to the friggin awesome beat
i like him coming from Philly his thoughts dope
Damn, I can't wait for his album
Top notch creativity at it’s finest! Big up to Oddisee!
That first verse.
Reminds me of the Pharcyde's video for "Drop". Dope as always
Aight this song growing on me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 at first nah but that second listen it was a wrap bout check out more of his music.... Song dope af
Dope
come to london after france!!
Dopeness
You will change the world !
best drums ever
now this is Golden Music
Album gonna be fire.
really good song!
Music & visuals are incredible in every way & on every level. Incredible! Just incredible!
Sick video concept, just like the Pharcyde
Just recently, my ears have been blessed to hear something new, at least to me, and authentic. I must say, I am impressed by his subject matter and content. I went on Google Play and downloaded the new album along with a couple of old ones and mixtapes. All are entitled to their own opinion, but if you've ever been through anything and plan on go somewhere in your own personal life, you know and understand where he is coming from. He's letting you know, 1. you're not alone in your travels, 2. long as YOU believe in your path and goals, its all that matters.
This Is DOPE!!! And Yes This Is A 5/4 Tempo Signature. That's Creativity!!! I Composed A Beat In The Same Tempo Signature To. I Love It!!! Great Music.
Damn oddisee is dope. I didnt know u had a show on may 2nd in la. I would of been there.
Firm and enriched.
Freshh!
12 years ago I bought a DJ Jazzy Jeff album in search of a sound I hadn't heard. Didn't know what it was but my soul yearned for it. I knew there was a better quality of music out there within my reach and it tore at me until I found your song Musik Lounge. When the pain in my heart tightens it's grip true music is the balm. thank you isn't enough for those who willing to share their souls, their flaws, and their humanity with us. And 5/4 time is stupid dope son. Stupid dope.
Such a good song, unreal this guy isn't gigantic yet.
hot damn, this is fly as hell.
dope
очень ,очень неплохо. вообще подсел на него последнее время)
Fire
Dope. Listened to The Good Fight yesterday: definitely gonna be in the top 10 or even top 5 albums of 2015.
Ha! I like the metal guys in the background!
Fuuuuuuck! The new shit is so heavy! Can't wait to hear the whole album!
Yessir!
Possibly my favorite track from this incredible album.
This is possibly my favorite track from this incredible album.
!young, dope is jont This
"Real" Hip Hop lives on.
RAAAW 👊
Obsessed. Oddisee is so underrated.
why have I slept on this dude for so long? (pause)
Roll on May 5th!
This is beautiful. This brotha also got me thinking what is life? What's our purpose? Why we struggling? What's our end game our legacy?
Facts! Everyone is living their own truth, or are we living according to what truth is. Which is we are cursed cause our forefathers turned from the MOST HIGH's law statutes and commandments Deuteronomy 28:15-68. So that answered your first two questions, our end game is YASHAYA HA MASHAYACH ( OUR SAVIOR THE ANOINTED) Romans 6:20-22, 14:11, 5:18 Exodus 20:3, 34:7. Deuteronomy 7:6-9! My brother Philippians 2:12 is our end game. We are living in Daniels 12:11! I pray FATHER keeps you under HIS hedge of protection! Shalam ahch!
yessssss finally!! :D