NF - Therapy Session (Reactionalysis) - Music Teacher Takes the NF Journey
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2020
- The NF Journey continues with the title song of this album - Therapy Session.
Songs used in this video:
NF - Therapy Session - • NF - Therapy Session
Babyface - How come, How Long - • Babyface - How Come, H...
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My neighbors love the sound of your space bar
Your neighbours have good taste
Lmao that was a good one
@Super Duper Tyler Man, you're the lucky one....my neighbors pound on the wall...
Well my neighbors live about 100 yards away so they can't pound on my wall
@@superdupertyler Lol again...you're the lucky one!😂💛
I’ve listened to NF for years now, heard all of his stuff multiple times and seen countless reviews in the past, but something about your analysis of his work is just different, and keeps me coming back every time you drop a new video, keep up the excellent work.
Awww thank you! I really appreciate it 😊
Agreed!
I second that
Fully agree!
@@TheMuserResolute This for some reason takes me to a line of NF.
"I don't drink but I live in these bars."
You set the bar high with the type of videos you put out like these.
"If you are new here.... you are watching this all out of order."
I'm not entirely sure why I find this so hilarious, but I almost choked on my coffee.
I chuckled a bit too. 😆
Made me laugh as well!!
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yOuRe DoInG iT wRoNg 😆
In regards to your question about who’s telling him he has no message ( which is ridiculous) is mostly the parents.
Very interesting! Thank you for the clarification! 😊
To be more precise, in my opinion I think it was mostly the Christian parent community saying his music has no message and violent. He started quietly as a Christian artist and almost suddenly blew up as a mainstream artist but still had the label as Christian artist and parents listening wasn't hearing NF speak about God and Jesus, but about Real Music and they just didn't understand it.
This whole song is basically explaining the concept that his music is his “Therapy Session”. It’s just like “Mansion”, which explains that his mind is a mansion.
He actually addresses multiple subjects here. Mostly from different audiences (not really critics, but mostly the average listener).
Some say:
“Your music is violent”
“You should make Happier music”
“Your Music doesn’t have a message”
He addresses and replies to all of these, in saying that he’s not making music just to entertain people, he uses music as a “Therapy Session”. Whatever anger or passion he feels, he makes raps about it. He’s not necessarily just trying to satisfy the audience.
YES
Horrible morning, so happy to see you posted an NF song this morn. Your reactions are always so soothing yet thought provoking
Glad I could brighten up your horrible morning even a little 😊
This song makes more sense when you listen to the Search, which I think, hit the number 1 album and beat out Chance The Rapper, and they dropped both albums the same day. The Search is easily his best album, and the media responds to it by, "he's so whiny, all he does is cry" blah blah blah. Even the rolling stones headline said "NF's 'The Search' is a one-note depression symphony" Completely overlooking what he's talking about and the hard work he put into his album, the abuse he went through, his mother over dosing. The search is hardly one note. He doesn't have ghost writers, he writes his own shit and he makes his own beats, occasionally with the help of others. The media backlash on The Search did not match what the fans thought of it, at all.
Wow, thanks for the info!! That's so interesting
@@TheMuserResolute And his latest single (that I'm aware of, released shortly after The Search dropped) called "Paid My Dues" is a direct response to those critics mentioned above (especially the Rolling Stones "article"). Something to keep in mind, especially when you reach The Search album and Paid My Dues.
@WHiTEyikes, someone didn't understand what I was saying and is trying to be a white knight. I literally said NF makes his own beats with the help of others? And I'm well aware that this song came out way before the rolling stone paper. I only mean that he gets a lot of backlash that his fans weren't aware of at the time, which is why the song can be kind of confusing, because he wasnt big at all when this song came out, so unless you looked for it yourself, you weren't going to see what critics were saying about him. It makes more sense now that he is getting recognized and you can see what people are saying about him.
Me: *has been checking CZcams obsessively since Sunday for this video*
Me: *has already checked CZcams this morning*
Me: Let’s check it one more time.
Me: OH MY GOSH IT’S HERE
Thanks for this! :) It was worth the wait.
Thank you! So sorry for it being late. I appreciate how patient everyone has been 😊
Ahh, you too.
Nf cannot make a bad song take my word for it
I feel like it’s not just the “criticism “ about his music, but more his own doubts and insecurities that he deals with too. He will always be his own Worst critic. It’s also what makes him so great and relatable. I love your breakdowns!
Exactly!
I discovered you through your The Search reaction and have been following you since.
NF is a huge inspiration for me as an artist and for me as a person in everyday-life, covering every topic I have and had to deal with on a daily basis.
Your videos are like the icing on the cake when it comes to enjoying NF's output as an artist over and over again, I really love the genuine joy you give off when reacting to his music.
Your analysis is always on point and you really try to dissect the music which is refreshing to see in the reaction-scene of youtube.
Keep doing what you do and you'll probably grow a very loyal following, even though I don't think that's what you're doing this for, thank you for every single video!
Thank you 😊
Can't say I am alive because of NF music but my life has changed significantly since discovering him.
Hovers over spacebar
Entire surrounding city: *why do I hear boss music?*
“Don’t ever downplay your strength.” Wow. I wasn’t expecting that. It just broke straight through to me. Thank you.
Omg, you’re almost at “How could you leave us”!!!
Maybe I should skip that one? 😆
@@TheMuserResolute That would be a greater loss for you than for us :)
@@TheMuserResolute Oh man...don't torment us like that!!
He himself says in one of his later songs to skip it ;) But please don't, it's sad but I'm curious about what you have to say about it.
Music Teacher Reacts
It’s very personal & emotional.
The first time I heard it I hit me in my gut & I cried so hard it took my breath away! (Only bc of the way I relate to the song, not exactly but in certain similarities).
I still cry every single time I listen to it but now more as an understanding of the truth behind the song. I cannot wait to see how you are going to react to it, but please know that it’s a taboo, judgmental, frowned upon subject that can be very very tough for some people. Just be prepared.
Thank you for your reactions I enjoy them very very much!
My theory on who some of his "critics" are...
NF has a lot of fans who aren't into mainstream rap. Given his Christian background, real topics, and lack of vulgarity i think he attracts a lot of youth group/sunday school kids who struggle with life. When their parents hear the bass and rapping an assumption is made that they are listening to "bad music".
I was a sunday school kid and there were a LOT of confused children there who put on an act for their parents but deep down had issues go unaddressed. To me that may have been a large portion of NFs early fan base, and therefore some of the ignorance he seems to be railing against in TS.
This right here!!!
I just realized I’m one of those kids lol
Perfectly said
I think you're right
I agree.
Overall this album is going to be him trying to deal with the pressure of emotionally saving people’s lives, dealing with the frustration of his critics trying to discredit him while also dealing with his self-destructive thoughts of discrediting himself and lastly dealing with the loss of his mom
I don't know if you normally do, but when you react to How Could You Leave Us, PLEASE don't read the lyrics beforehand. He doesn't rap fast and has clear diction, so you won't need them, and it'll significantly add to the reaction if you don't know what's coming! Love all you've been doing on the channel!!
Thank you :) All good! Defs not going in with Lyrics for that one
I completely agree. The song I’ve been waiting for the reaction the most.
He's working through the albums. He'll get there
@@Noridaii How could you leave us is literally 2 songs after TS and is part of TS album
@@mattnelson1973 same. It's the one reaction I want to see the most for sure.
“If this is your first time here, welcome. You’re watching these all out of order.” This made me chuckle.
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This is like one his BEST songs it's one of my favorites love u
I rlly never talk about this but on my hardest evenings I just played NF while sitting next to a railway and 3 years later I now have grown in every way as a person and don’t even think about those times even... music is literally heart and soul to me, music thought me more than school friends or family did. (Spelling corrections edit)
I like when you are analysing the lyrics as much as the music itself
Absolutely one of my favorite songs by him, or anyone else. Love everything about this entire album.
So geeeed for the rest of the album
Track 4 is gonna be painful. You may want tissues handy
As someone who has been in the situation where music is one of the few things that have kept me alive, the reason why we feel that way is because when artists sing about things like this, we don't feel alone. We realize that in our lonely, painful world, we're suddenly not the only ones who have, or are, carrying around those burdens. Add to the lyrics the music track that also conveys the same emotions that we're feeling.. It's a potent mix of emotions, a call that answers our own.
The music video is actually set inside the Mansion
If you remember in intro 2 he says music is his therapist. This song he is talking to his therapist (music) dealing with comments from haters, a misunderstanding of his music (mostly from parents) dealing with the pressure of what music means to his fans and how it effects them personally. Also this song takes place inside of the mansion, his head. Cool thing to note is as you get further along in the journey you’ll notice a lot of reoccurring symbolism in his videos, black balloons, a shopping cart, a prison, people dressed in white while he’s in black, and a fake smile painted on his face, all have significant meaning. This is the first time you see the reference to the fake smile when he draws it on the masks saying “Want me to smile, you want me to laugh
You want me to walk in the stage with a smile on my face
When I'm mad and put on a mask”
Just remember that for when you see future videos and he has a fake smile painted on his face. This is where it started
There is a song that NF is featured on with Futuristic called Epiphany. You should check it out.
Omg been waiting for this all week and I refresh and it comes up!!!
6:43 the reaction I’ve been waiting for since I fell in love.... with your spacebar.
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"This girl at the show, she told me her life's full of drama, said the dad is abusive, apparently he likes to beat on her Mama, I got some anger inside, I wanted her to tell me his number, but what you're gonna do right, you'll hit him up, then he'll start hitting her harder. That's real."
This was probably a moment that he really struggled to stop thinking about, just like in the first verse. In this case however, there's nothing he can do to help the girl and that's just another burdon to carry, so he writes it on paper and then raps it, that's how he gets it out there and like he said, music is his outlet.
And that also was one of the moments he realized how people relate to his music and like he said in the song "This music is not just for people that sit and pews and pray at the churches" and later he even says "Christian is not the definition of a perfect me". This is basically to tell that he's not a christian rapper, but a rapper who happens to be christian.
@WHiTE aw, sorry, I didn't look at the lyrics, I wrote it from the top of my head.
This is beautiful, thanks for sharing :)
The space bar sound is a physical manifestation of the brain about to say something thought provoking and special.
I still get emotional listening to these songs, NF hasn't directly saved my life but the power of knowing how many he has. It's overwhelming. Stay strong people.
You made us wait almost 2 weeks!! 😂😂. Great video!
I haven't read any comments yet but to answer your question based on what I think, I think he's addressing 2 crowds. The first crowd is definitely the social media critics. Any famous person can probably relate to that and understand exactly what he means. But the second crowd, just in my opinion, may be the Christian audience abroad.
Even in this song NF said "Christian is not the definition of a perfect me". He is a Christian but he's stated he is not a Christian rapper. He's a rapper who is a Christian. And I think whenever you take on that kind of approach you upset the Christian community because we (yes I'm a christian too) tend to put God in this religious box and assume He can only display Himself in the fashion of tradition.
If you listen to His music from a Christian perspective your first reaction, if you are closed minded, will be that it's "moody and dark" and because Jesus is Light, this type of music doesnt line up with Christian values. Again, I know that's a far stretch but I have to believe thats part of what NF means because the Christian community can be some of the most judgemental, self-righteous people on the planet (and again, I'm apart of that group, but not that view). I think as NF grows in his music career he is not staying confined to what the Church accepts as Christian Music and NF knows this, which is why he's broken away from that, because he's not going to let that view dictate him as an artist.
I think part of this therapy session is NF concluding that's not His lane.
In his song 10 Feet Down he says "Church is where I found God, but it's also where I learned to judge".
In his song No Name he says, "I used to walk on stage in a V-neck
I used to wear a lil' tie with a black vest
I came a long way, why you lookin' upset?
I'm tryna paint a picture, get the vision, you ain't hear it yet, woo!"
I just feel this is his breaking away from Christian tradition. And those who call his music "moody and dark" are the Christian community. That's just my opinion.
One thing about NF, which I love, is by not taking the mainstream Christian route he is surpassing any Christian rap artist out there! The most popular Christian rappers come from 116 Clique which consist of Lacrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, KB, etc.. The Spotify and CZcams counts prove their reach. These guys (who are considered #1 Christian Rappers) have 1.2M spotify monthly listens. NF, who is somewhere in the top 10, ranks is just over 12M monthly listeners. NF is the Christian taboo but his reach expands beyond the Christian audience. No Christian rapper, and I repeat, NO CHRISTIAN RAPPER is reaching people the way he is. This is why I personally have so much love and respect for NF because his music is literally saving peoples lives because he's talking about what other christian rappers aren't!
Ok enough said 😂✌🏼
I totally agree with all of the above! I think he did get a lot of grief from people who were used to him singing the traditional Christian music. Nate stepped out of the box and made some people mad.
That sarcasm at the beginning was 👌 😂
Thank you for these NF reaction videos. I love how you go into so much depth both with the music (especially since that's not my forte) and with NF's message. I wouldn't say that NF is the reason that I'm alive, but his music has definitely helped me get through some dark and difficult times. Seeing someone do NF's songs justice in their reviews makes me happy. NF deserves all the respect and support! ❤
Thank you for the shout out to focus on Mental Health Issues!! You sir, have gained a fan and earned yourself a lot of respect from me!! I deal with some mental health problems so it's something that I passionately care about and support!! NF's music is literally the only music I listen to.
Waiting until he gets to the last track of The Search 😂 we got a looooong road ahead of us
I love how you literally dissect the songs and split it into the instrumental and the vocal aspects. I don't know anyone who does it that perfectly. For me you could even listen to a part of a song just for the instumental and then go back and listen to the same part again for the lyrical analysis. I would not complain. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Germany :)
Little note: most of NFs songs are composed by Tommee Profitt. He has a lot of great songs (mostly orchestral heavy, like a movie trailer) and I recommend listening to them as well, if you have the time :)
Intro 3 is easily his most amazing song lyrically. What he does with words gives me chills.
Comments coming from someone with knowledge like yours of music has opened my eyes even further to what a genius nf really is.
You are the best music therapist I have experienced. Some of the advice/inspiration/kind words have hit deep.
I hope our daughter grows up to carry herself the way you do. Confident and skilled yet humble and vulnerable. Awesome mix.
I like the bit at the end about talent. I hadn’t thought about that too much and I’m not sure why more of these comments aren’t talking about it. You make good points, very thought-provoking
I love watching this guy I always understand him and I relate because I’m in my own choir at my high school.
Your reactions to NF give me chills! I've never come across a rector that can do that. You get it and it's refreshing!
Awwww thank u
Fun fact: perception (NFs 3rd album) is his only album so far which doesn‘t have a song that is named after the album
Also The Search (NFs 4th album) is his only album so far which doesn’t have an intro
Wow!!! I guess my question was answered then 😆 Thanks as always for watching and taking the time to comment!
The search is kinda an intro tho
Yeah 😆 and thanks for uploading, was waiting for another one for a while now. I‘m happy it‘s here now!
And to Dominic: yeah it is, but I mean that there is no song called intro IIII or IV or 4
I would argue that “The Search” IS he into AND title track.
Most of the songs in NF's first three albums were written before he became famous (Notebook shows this). This was one of the few songs written in response to the previous album cycle and the critics he now has to deal with. NF's grind was a very long one but fame came from nowhere. I remember finding out about him just before TS dropped and the song "Why Would You Leave Us?" promoted him to national (maybe international) stardom. Within one year of his first labeled LP dropping, he was famous on an international level with fans telling him they're alive because of him and critics telling him he's just another rapper without a message.
This song was both a response and an explanation. Many artists create works that help people through depression or suicidality and they do write from their own experiences but, as you'll see when you get to The Search, Nate is writing from very personal experiences. While other people are telling him "I stopped cutting myself because your music gave me hope", he's standing backstage trying not to cut himself. He hates himself and hates the fame he now has but mostly he hates that he feels responsible for the people that he's helped. He hates HOW responsible he feels. He doesn't hate his fans nor does he not want to help them. It's the prerogative and burden he's put on himself that he hates and this song was written to show "look, I care, I really do, but I need you all to realize that I'm not the best person to help you. These songs weren't written to help YOU through your problems, they were written for me to get my problems out of my mansion."
This whole journey really culminates in Perception where he stops talking about the internal struggle and really starts dealing with things outside himself. TS is an extremely heavy album emotionally because he's finally dealing with the trauma of his childhood and he needed people to realize they would not "like" the message of this album. They may enjoy the songs and they may find help and camaraderie through the lyrics but this album was written for Nate alone. Therapy Session (the song) is his way of pushing people away because he wanted to deal with this on his own. He's railing on the critics so hard here because he knows if they didn't get the message that Mansion told they would never understand what he's dealing with in TS (album). That's why, in Intro II, he has the line "that was like me at a 3 / you don't wanna see me at 10 / or maybe you do / I promise if that is the case then that is what you're gonna get".
TS is not an easy album to listen to. It wasn't made to be. It's the album of his I listen to the least. Once you realize that, you can really experience the entire album the way it was meant to be: through his eyes. Mansion let's you see who he is; it let's you enter the mansion. You *cannot* understand TS the way he wrote it without seeing it through the lens of Mansion. I mean, the song Mansion literally contains lyrics from TS, just to give you an idea.
I've loved watching you go on this journey because you're able to dissect the music and lyrics in exactly the way someone needs to in order to understand the message. Just don't expect his usual happy self on this album. Remember "all of [his] music is moody and dark" so don't get him started.
Thanks for the video love how I’m depth you go. Keep it going man! Nice to see someone respect music like I do
Your reactions are like always a treat to see and i really look forward to your reactions to the rest of the albums
You’re genuinely right about that little bit there. For anyone that says NF saves your life, he may have helped with his brilliant messages. But in the end YOU’RE the one who saved you
Great reaction and breakdown. You're awesome!
Absolutely love your reactions. Keep it up.
BTW, this song is him talking to his record label. They wanted him to make "more uplifting" message with a "positive message" since they're a Christian music company.
Really? I'm a big NF fan and this is my favourite song but I didn't know that!
@@infamous_9521 yeah. He and capitol have had a lot of differences in opinion over the years. That's why he didn't release the search with them
@@jeffp6426 is their like an article or some type of proof to show my friend, cuz he won't believe it, but it seems understandable
@@MrBingo-rv4mk don't really remember if it was an article or an interview tbh. And I'm not sure who the "he" is I'm trying to convince lol.
@@jeffp6426 the 'he' is just a friend of mine who I show your comment to
Great video man. Keep it up. I really enjoyed watching this👍
Like you said that there are a lot of people that say that NF is the reason they are alive. And Ivan relate to that because when I was going through a rough time and was going through severe depression his music made me feel like I wasn't alone and that someone else understood what I was going through. So his music has helped a lot of people and that's what I love about him.
Been waiting for this for aaaaaages.
20 seconds in and loving it!
I'm so happy that I stumbled across u love how u are so into the instruments and break the song down don't stop
So glad your notification for how could you leave us has been pushed to me. I forgot about your channel but happy I have 2 & a half including this one to listen to while I do work in college. Made my day👍🏻🎊
You're so welcome!!
im happy that you are really interested and as a NF fan i can tell you. He is talking about the critics like media...usually people that cant understand his music...he is making music for people that are really going through hard and dark times and cant talk about it...he is a christian rapper that never swear in his songs. His fans are NOT "usual" people, lets say...
i appreciate your analyses and i love how you say "here." that is all.
I made it early!! I love your breakdown reactions!!
There are sooo many nf reactions and I have been watching them for a long time. but yours is one I am looking for now. I really enjoy it.
Yesss
I avoid the word ”talent” or ”talented” like the plague, and I never take it as a compliment. Of course I never make a scene out of it (I just say ”thanks” and move along) but I never appreciate being told I’m talented.
Someone calling you talented suggests you haven’t had to work at all or develop any skill to reach your current place in life.
And as someone who is very self-critical when it comes to my creative work it feels like all my hours, days, weeks, years of hatred, annoyance, feeling exhausted, worthless, etc, while working on improving my skill have all been for nothing the moment someone suggests I haven’t worked for my skill level.
Great video, you help me put to words what it is about NF’s music that get’s me intrigued (not only lyric-wise). The beat in this one was something I had never noticed because I didn’t think to notice it! The fact that you noticed it within seconds blows my mind.
I usually watch singers, rappers or non-musicians react to NF’s music, and they always focus on the lyrics firsthand. While the lyrics are also incredibly important, it’s very interesting to see someone who listens to EVERYTHING. Detecting something as ”simple” as using a beat to make the listener feel uneasy. Incredible.
Looking forward to learning more from you!
Aww thank you! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂
Your comment about worth and the whole reason that someone’s alive really struck me. Thank you
Thank you 😊 Hope you’re ok! Take care
Ooo you’re almost to How Could You Leave Us! I’m excited for how that’s gonna impact you.
Most of the time he’s talking to himself as I see it. He knows he makes a difference but the self doubt is one of his biggest 🎈. My take on his music.
Shhhh, he hasn't gotten to The Search and the balloons yet. Don't spoil anything!
A brilliant mind reacting to a brilliant artist. Keep up the hard work 👌
I absolutely love NF
I absolutely love this song
And I really love your channel
So, perfect reaction! Keep up the great work, your videos are something special.
Much love, bye :)
Love the breakdowns and I also love your breakdown on the concept of talent. NF actually touches on how hard he works in the song Grindin'. I don't think I've seen you do a reaction on this one yet, but I think you'd enjoy it. It is a go to for me at the gym.
Love your reactions. Please do NF remember this 🎈🖤
My guy has the pee wee herman jumps! 😆🤣 it's all good though man i like the reactions and the NF journey your taking keep it up!!
The way you talked about talent is really something to think about, and I feel it is spot on. I always say hard work > talent, it’s really the work you put in that makes the difference, but they way you said it was very interesting and something I will carry with me, so thank you.. When it comes to the title therapy session, the whole album is a therapy session, this is just a part of what he would say in a therapy session. The pressure, all the people saying he is aggressive, all the people telling him he saved their life’s, it has really put a toll on him.. he didn’t ask to be the therapist, really because he needs music as his therapy, because it’s his way of coping with his life and mental health. Once again you deliver the best of the best reactions, I’ve been checking every day since the last one for a new one. (No pressure really, it’s just me who is excited to see this journey of yours on my favorite artist by a mile). Similarly to him I use dancing as a therapy because I can express my mood, energy, feelings, mental state etc. through it, and he uses music and words to express all of these things instead of feeling left out by a therapist who doesn’t fully understand or/and he lacks trust to talk with someone with a degree and no life experience like him. I feel maybe that’s his main focus on this song.
Thank you so much for your comment :) I appreciate you taking the time to watch and all your support 😊
Favourite NF reactions, keep up the amazing videos.
Thank you! And thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 😊
Therapy Session is definitely top 3 for me personally. I love your reactions so much and look forward to them every week! Keep up the good work. My only critique is that the spacebar isn't quite loud enough. You should do something about that...
I’m glad you reacted to this, I wanted to see what you thought of the hook, I feel in love with it first time I heard it
Been waiting for a new reaction! Always love your breakdowns. Mostly parents are saying that he doesn't have a message or that the message he does have is very negative because of the "dark" theme he has. Its not dark though, its just real.
Thank you for your reaction. Loved your commentary on talent. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!
Strong words for the afflicted. Great job!
Been Waiting for this one! God I love your reactions. The most in depth and amazing reaction channel on all of CZcams.
Aww thank you 😊
NF looks to his fans who got help as smarter that he is. He thought he was dealing with his problems with just his music. It took his wife dragging him to therapy and hearing from fans how therapy helped them to finally getting help.
I love your NF Reactions!! You are very talen... I can tell that you've worked very hard to be as good of a reactor as you are. 😁 Keep up the Great work.
Watch it!! 😂 Thank you 😊
As someone who has had multiple musical artists "save" them, it's less of the artist saving me, and more of a "wow, someone else is going through what I went through, I'm not alone."
The artists that have saved me are NF, The Color Morale, Cinema Century (small local band), Silverstein, and a few others I can't think of off the top of my head.
I recommend the entire Know Hope album by The Color Morale. It won't get views, though, so maybe just check it out on your own free time? It's metalcore, too, in case that makes you shy away.
Same here. Knowing that I'm not the only one who was feeling the way I felt gave me the strength to say "if they can keep going, so can I"
Thanks for what you are doing. I appreciate the time you took to speak to those have gotten through their hard times proceeding to empower them. Always appreciate your reactions as well. Kudos
Also completely forgot about that BabyFace Stevie Wonder song until this. Now I have to revisit The Day. Cheers
I was young when that song came out but absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. People don't give themselves nearly enough credit for getting through the tough times!
There are a lot of good reactors out there, but you do it with finesse, in a thought provoking manner and with an intelligent breakdown both with the lyrics and music. I’d comment on more of your videos, but i’m an introvert and not comfortable placing my opinions out for the public. I respect your knowledge of music and watching as you get so excited by the little nuances that so many people miss when they react. Bravo!
Thanks so much for commenting 😊
Love your reaction videos. It feels like I'm watching a "professional reaction " if there is such a thing.
Awwwww thanks 😊
Speaking of "choral backgrounds" ... can't WAIT for you to hear/react to "I Miss The Days" and "Change" .... goosebumps.
Talent!
Also, super excited that you are that much closer to "How Could You Leave Us" 😁
Im excited that you are progressing in the journey in the second album now. :-)
This was the song that probably drew me in the most to his music. Him saying this wasn't written for us but for him just gave me a different sense than most other writers and it gives his music a much more emotional presence. Idk if this makes sense lol
In addition to what you said about downplaying our own strength in that will to survive, never downplay your own influence on others. Often we get into that dark place because we feel alone or that nobody cares because in that moment we don’t have the ability to step back and see people who are actually there if you just reach out or open your horizon. I’ve been there and have also lost people in life because of that. Sometimes all it takes is one text or one phone call to realize there are people. So I like what you’d said about NF being a catalyst not the entire reason.
Edit: Can we get a song written/produced by you using the space bar as bass? “That would be awesome” - NF in this song.
The search this one and paid my dues is the trilogy that hits me most effectively
I dont comment all the time, but I love watching your NF journey brother! My wife and I look forward to this every week!
Thank you 😊
I think the disclaimer is mostly because of the boy slitting his wrist and the blood on his hand
It's therapy for both him and for his fans.
So glad that this one is out. I was actually kind of thrown back by the fact that you talked way less about the music and spoke more about the lyrics until I realized there's basically no music in this, on purpose. Please continue to get through these, only gripe I have is that it takes too long to get the next one!
Thanks 😊 I’ll try to make sure I get them out better on time!
NF is one of the only rappers I personally know who regularly mainly works with like one producer. Sometimes certain songs/parts will be put onto others, but for the most part, a vast majority of all his music is being produced by Tommee Profitt. On top of being a great producer (which is more and more prominent as the albums go on), he and NF are pretty close friends, and he made some of NF's earliest stuff. I feel like that's why the rapping always sits so well within the beat and they compliment each other so well with such a unique vibe.
I love nf and I especially love therapy sessions cause it’s shows how he has helped people and what it’s like and he shows that in so many songs and I love it also I suggest listening to Nate it’s in his most recent album it helps you know more about nf also I highly suggest listening to how could you leave us cause it shows you more about his mom and his connection with her and what he went through.
GREAT DEFINITION OF TALENT AND GIFT. TAKE THE GIFT AND DEVELOP THE DESIRE TO EXPRESS YOUR TALENT IN A WAY THAT COMMUNICATES WELL TO OTHERS AND EVEN HELPS THEM. GOD SPEED.
I’m SO glad to see you using that term I so recently coined: reactionalysis. It can be conjugated in standard fashion: reactionalygise/reactionalygised/etc. You are, of course, the/a reactor, the analysis (if it occurs) being implicitly considered to belong within the purview of the reactor. There is no need to worry about a turnabout since the analysis of something is already a reaction to it.
Please, do continue to use the term; spread it around!! But within the trivia databank of your mind, do keep the awareness of who coined the word. I would not want to confuse the linguists of the future. Peace. (And keep up your fine work!)
Amazing video
The sound of that space bar is bigger than my faith in humanity.
PS: Your friendly reminder to react to Dream Theater - Untethered Angel.