Are Maneskin Really Any Good?
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Today I'm doing a lyrical analysis and musical dissection of Italian Eurovision Winners #Maneskin! Quite a few people messaged me about them at the time they won, so now I've decided to take a closer look at what they're up to since. They have a new song out #Mammamia that I refer to in the video, you can watch it here: • Måneskin - MAMMAMIA (O...
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What do you personally think of Maneskin?
I really like them!!! They are a bit too much! 🤪
They are a very good band Justin. They seem to do have done some great cover songs. You have to do the Swedish band 'Ghost' at some point! They released a new single a couple of weeks ago 'Hunter's Moon' for the Halloween Kills franchise.
Going to give them more of a listen following this video!
Loved them since they won Eurovision! I think it's great how they're putting this type of rock out there and they have such a massive fanbase, it's really taking off. Fab video Jus!
I really enjoy them! I love their attitude and showmanship! I think it's a bit of a shame that they seem to move towards writing in English though, because I thought it was so cool that they could win the hearts of Europe with a song that very few understood the lyrics of.
If you really wish to analyze their lyrical contents, do Coraline, La paura del Buio, Torna a Casa , Vent'anni. Their songs in Italian are so much better.
I second Coraline. I had to look at the translation of the lyrics and now I can't listen to it the same way.
In Italian and i think personally the song in Italian have more deep meaning for them
Yes!
their italian songs are delightful
I think also the lyrics of mamma mia is good: it is about free expression of yourself, freedom, explicit free sexuality, some irony on the stereotypes of italians in the world, so the lyrics is also self-ironic. This lyrics sum up the philosophy of maneskin, the message you can find in all their songs, you can see in the way they dress up and they perform, in the things they says during interviews and the way they live also their lifes, very coherent with the words of this song.
Mammamia was a throwaway song produced in a day. You really need to delve deeper and read their Italian lyrics. This song is a backlash against the way they were accused of taking drugs at Eurovision and their Italian haters who accuse them of not being true rockers. It’s amazing sung live at festivals it’s joyous.
How would na English person read their italian lyrics actually?
@@tararawson2630 esattamente come facciamo noi italiani a leggere quelli in inglese, traduziamo e cerchiamo in internet le dichiarazioni dei cantanti stessi ;)
@@tararawson2630 easy, by looking up a translation online. it tends to take a five second google search.
@@tararawson2630These lazy imperialists 🙄
Mammamia is not the greatest song to do a lyrical analysis, since it's a very ironic, tongue-in-cheek song abt the stereotypes ppl have abt them, specially since there was a whole ridiculous "scandal" at Eurovision in which leadsinger Damiano was accused of doing coke live on TV when they were filmed in the green room.
They talk abt "not taking drugs", "you wanna touch my body, I say you're not allowed" (a dancer from one of the bands at Eurovision licked Damiano's face without his consent), them being hot cause they're "italiano" and use the stereotypical Italian expression "mammamia" cause some ppl tend to see them in a very stereotypical way (like radio hosts in the US asking them what they thought of New York pizza)
Their English lyrics tend to be simpler, I'd highly suggest you do lyrical analysis of Italian songs like Coraline, La Paura del Buio or Torna a Casa, you can easliy find videos with their English translations
That's right!
that's the point. Moreover it seems that the line "spit your love on me, I'm on my knees and I can't wait to drink your rain" deals with the hatred that some people threw on them during the Eurovision scandal. As if they can use it and transform in good stuff for them: the song Mammamia. "Tell me your limit and I will cross the line again" sounds like " ok you're limited, I will challenge you, cause you don't shut up and behave".
Great comment! 👍
Yes indeed this is a very provocative song!
Mamma Mia is their worst song. Seems to be made only for market need
I am a big Rolling stones fan since 1973..and super proud Maneskin our Italian Band will play as their supporting act in Las Vegas Nov 6.They have it All to become one of worlds best rock band
I think that RS wanted maneskin to be in LV because they exactly know how bright will be the star called Maneskin. This is only the beginning!
@@oldstyleman3819 I think so to..will be so cool..The Oldest Greatest rock and Roll band the world has ever seen togheter with the youngest upcoming one..Here in Italy i have heared lho w famous tv star while ago already caling them the Stones of the next Stones..and i agree..
Måneskin are good because they are twenty years old, they write and compose their music by themselves without external manipulation, they started on the street and now they are the most loved band in Europe and various parts of the world, they are authentic and stand out for their simplicity .... without making many analyzes or comparisons. They have never hidden their admiration for the White Stripes as well as for the Foo Fighters .... etc .... and they have been able to make the most of all the bands they love ...
Io ho iniziato a scrivere musica a 18 anni senza aver mai preso lezioni o essere manipolato. E come me altri migliaia di ragazzi. L'unica differenza è che non siamo andati ad un talent show.
@@markshovel immagino ce ne siano tanti come te, certo. Partecipare ad un talent non basta, sennò anche i Melancholia sarebbero all'apice (tanto son bravi), invece no.... ci vuole carisma ma soprattutto la voglia di rompere gli schemi e proporsi in modo compulsivo e far vedere al mondo che quello che vuoi è che tutti abbiano gli occhi puntati su di te.... quindi tanta concentrazione e partecipazione in quello che fai. Non vedo tutta questa forza e questa rabbia nei seppur bravi talenti, i quali, evidentemente e anche giustamente, godono di quello che fanno in un angolino.... rispetto anche per loro.
@@cristpartof Ecco, questa è una lista di aggettivi che apprezzo di piu rispetto all'essere giovani e scrivere musica inedita, perchè quello non basta, non significa niente. È una questione di energia secondo me, concordo sul fatto della rabbia e della fame di palco!
@@markshovel non solo, i Måneskin godono del riconoscimento dei loro fans, i fans godono del loro successo perché piacciono tanto e questa cosa è un vortice in crescendo, i Måneskin amano la gente che li segue e fanno bagni di folla ovunque, quanti artisti amano le persone che li amano in questo modo?... io godo anche a vederli sorridere e abbracciare i fans.... mi emozionano anche in questo.
@@cristpartof Mah, per me questo non è comunque un motivo valido di apprezzamento, non mi da nessun valore aggiunto capisci? Per me loro sono un prodotto, non si sono fatti da soli. Fossero nati fuori da un talent, magari avrei avuto un opinione differente, ma proprio non ci riesco. Essere grato ai propri fan non è una qualità
I love Måneskin. I prefer their Italian songs
Love these videos - brilliant observations and comments! 👏🏻👏🏻
Damiano (the singer) was accused by some tabloids to be taking drugs during international broadcast, because of a gesture that could resemble sniffing from the table. Of course that was not the case, that would just be so stupid. This song talks about that (and some sexual stuff… because reasons): he was accused to be a criminal but he was just having fun. And later “I swear that I’m not drunk and I’m not using drugs, they ask me why so hot, cause I’m italiano”. But other than that, It’s just a fun song. Relax and dance 😉
Justin i was quite suprised myself that i like their new single, and i must say i am proud of them doing their own thing and breaking boundries as an Italian band. You should def take a listen to their italian songs and ballads, quite poetic and beautiful i must say. And also it's quite cool that a worldwide audience are singin their Italian lyrics as well at shows....as a musician and singer myself of Slovak/American origin, breaking through worldwide and not having to sing only in English cause your music speaks for itself, is a great thing! Plus shit they can really play live and have great chemistry. So whether its rock, punk, funk, pop or even cheeky stuff like mammamia...much respect to this band. Im hooked and will be listening to their musical journey wherever it will take them. Maneskin is hypnotic🎙🎼❣
Well said.
I absolutely love them, I think they've come along and shaken things up just as it was needed.
I really love your reactions, so open minded and detailed and actually talent and music based, not an opinion with no depth. 👊
Hi Justin😉, you should listen to their Italian songs because lyrics are great and some of them are real masterpieces! They are very talented.
I'd love to hear your opinions on some more of their songs! Mainly some from their album Teatro D'ira which are so much more poetic and lyric driven. I feel like this one was more of a 'fun' ironic retort at the press coverage they received after Eurovision. Hence the lyrics of "I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs". Would love to hear your thoughts on Vent'anni or Coraline
Omg I love you I love The Darkness it’s such a honor to hear you talk about a band from my country and city, I’m so happy that you like them because they definitely remind me of the darkness
I'm so glad you liked them, I watched some of your videos and they are great, I think that this, despite all your usual clever irony and sarcasm, is one of the kindest haha
Can't wait to watch what you think about them in general or about some other songs, they are really eclectic, they keep the good lyrics for italian, english is for kinks (but probably this will change in the next album).
p.s.: is female ..hum..liquid, the singer clarified all the doubts by posting a drawing on instagram, sadly it was censored in 10 minutes lmao
The "cos' I'm Italiaanooo" was embarassing the first time (and I'm Italian) but then I've realized; this isn't just a catchy song and the provocation is there for a reason and it works - then the interpretation varies depending on the audience (Maneskin aren't explicit - you've to draw your own conclusions)...in my view, Damiano is mocking the foreign use of the Italian stereotype...but then we shouldn't limit this as an attack to Italian stereotypes...but to all stereotypes.
Mammamia, like "I Wanna Be Your Slave" are designed for the big audiences...and indeed they are very similar (of course if the first worked so well why not use it again? Seen it all before with other successful artist)....and yes, I think you are spot on in the similarities with Seven Nation Army (if you add a track with the bassline from the White Stripes it fits perfectly).
These guys are very ambitious and know how to play the market - but they are also very talented...their songs are incredibly various - they cover nearly all the modern music styles - so not just gender-crossing, but also genre-crossing (non rockers start listening to rock thanks to Maneskin.. and rockers start liking more easy listening songs too)...and somehow age-crossing too cos' kids and dads and grandma loves Maneskin.
I suggest to try and listen to some of their other songs - chances are, you'll find at least a few you'll really like.
There's no bass in Seven Nation Army 😜
@@KraljOsovina They where talking about the bassline from the White Stripes ;)
@@idaseemann9617 The were talking about The White Stripes song "Seven Nation Army"...in which there is no bass 😘
The musical similarities: more than anything else, the chords are similar at their "I wanna be your slave" which, in fact, may remind you a little of "Seven nation army". "Mammamia" is born in hotel, in one hour, just after Eurovision. The song (like its commercial launch and the video) is about stereotypes. It makes fun of stereotypes, starting with the title. Stereotypes about rock bands: drugs, violence, sex ... the members of the bands always hate the frontmen. Sterotypes about italians. Stereotypes that made them suffer even before they became famous abroad ... and they were just kids. Very often their songs can be read in two ways. It is their habit, right from the start. On the previous album, there were songs dedicated to Marlena, which sounded like simple love songs, but they weren't. They talked about their relationship with music and inspiration ... and the need to be free to follow it. So your analysis is also correct. Maybe even more correct than mine, which is completely different. They refer to what happened to them at Eurovision (including the carnival). Spitting and pissing on someone can be an erotic game, but it is more commonly a form of contempt. And hate and rejection are an obsession as much as love. "You wanna handle me, but I'm a bit too much
/ I'll burn all the place down, 'cause I'm too fucking hot" and after "spit your love on me / I'm on my knees, and I can't wait to drink your rain... ....Tell me your limit, and we'll cross the line again". Everything is referred to the criticisms and false accusations. Why do I think this? Here is the previous one (there are English subtitles) czcams.com/video/eG-bBYiVWWM/video.html
I agree with you. I have seen their interviews discussing this song. But hey if it stirs more controversy to think all sorts of things about the meaning of the lyrics then that will help them sell more records. Honestly I love their music even the songs I can’t understand. I think Victoria’s bass playing is awesome and drives them! I will say that I find the sound unique especially in the songs sung in English because they are sung by someone who isn’t a native English speaker and it does sound different and from my view even cute and makes me smile. I love that the band seems to genuinely be friends and are really interesting intelligent and nice in their interviews. I personally dont think they need Damiano dressing like a transvestite
This is realy good man!! Thanks Justin. I like your approach.. it doesn't sound like your just going against the grain for the sake of it you actually naturally fill that space . I think this channel is gonna fly!!!
Great format Justin, had no idea you were doing this sort of analysis 🧐. Subbed up, it’s really good to see you taking this on and yeah I’d agree with the comments, go further into their other songs. Me i like em. Reminds me actually of the Early U2 phenomenon where drum, bass, guitar and vocals resurrected rock from a world of synths and drum programming and hyper processed sounds - well before the start of grunge.
May they go from strength to strength!
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These videos are great! I love learning about bands and music that aren't played much on the radio here. Great recommendations and critiques!
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Wow man! I loved your band, i'm glad to see you around again! Do you have any other new projects?
About the topic instead, i want to say that Maneskin have quite a good energy and i think their italian songs are honeslty better, especially the lyrics. You can easily find english subtitles .
Justin Hawkins you are pure bliss. This channel gives me life. 🥰♥️ Can’t wait for Motorheart! I’ve loved all four songs and vids released so far! I’m in the US and I hate that we miss out on getting to watch Eurovision. Thank you for discussing this band as I’m not sure I would have come across them otherwise. I really appreciated all the comments with other song suggestions and have enjoyed checking them out.
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I'm just surprised I actually like a band that won a Eurovision contest. Seriously, they're fun.
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"Rain" is a reference to hate or criticism he's telling the haters to bring it on but it wont faze him.
Spit your love(hate) on me. They are laughing at their haters.
The whole song is huge bag of irony.
Huh, I never interpreted that line that way. Now that line makes a lot more sense. Especially when you consider "haters" are usually bigger fans than actual fans.
@@owlofathena1247 Somehow some people see sexual meaning in many phrases in this song. I can't see it anywhere in this particular song 🤣
Next phrases:
"I'm on my knees, and I can't wait to drink your rain" (haters tears)
"Tell me your limit, and we'll cross the line again"
A lot of critical people say that Måneskin cross all line, being exaggerated, vulgar, out of any borders, even unacceptable.
But Måneskin is ready to cross any lines, just tell them your limits.
It's my personal interpretation.
@@kristinab9103 I see it the same way like u do.
Well, they are one of very few acts that have done well internationally since winning Eurovision, and I quite like what they do, as at least it is something different. It beats K-Pop any day.
Damning with faint praise much? Herpes is preferable to K-Poop.
Dear Justin i've just subscibed the other day, tellin' you ti do an live chat coz this channel is pure gold...as you can guess i'm italiano top and whatever these guys would do i will defend them till the end of the world...they're not my cup of tea but if they reach such huge popularity is the time for some italian rock spotlight don't you think?...cause you know is not just Måneskin...by the way i cried to laugh with your reaction even though i thought They were more like Jane's Addiction their first hommagè....
Absolutely love Maneskin! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this passion and talent. Everyone has an opinion and definitely ok! which is one thing I love about them is they have overcome so many people telling them they will never succeed and here they are! 20-22yrs old! I can go on and on as to why I think they are incredible. Many influences as they should have… and I love that they pull from so many genres and still make it their own. Yes I am loving Maneskin and the message they have for the world! Be yourself! You should dive into more of the their songs and live performances.
I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE video was playing at 08:45 am on Italian VH-1 at the back end of the summer. I really like the track and didn’t realise it was the Eurovision winners. It was during the school holidays over there and I was quite shocked to think of all the kids up and about watching such adult content. Funny AF shocked 🤣🤣.
Blanco seems to be going down that route with his videos too. Maybe not quite as seedy a vibe but definitely in that direction.
God I miss Milan. Late December in Bolton doesn’t quite compare.
Subscribed btw. Cool content! 😎😎😎
Love the Electric Six reference. They’re still alive and kickin, many albums and tours later. Unfortunately they were quickly forgotten about in the early 2000s.
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I am a disco
Habiendo tanto pop y rap en estos tiempos, admiro a estos 4 italianos por rescatar al Rock!
Tengo 57 años y toda mi vida escuché Rock, desde los Beatles hasta la actualidad. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Se dice Larrrgentina y se mira por Fox Sports. Saludos desde Japón ❤
Your analysis video of their song brought the band to my attention, Justin. Thanks for that! I did not know them before.
I am a bit surprised of some (harsh?) comments below (from die hard fans?) that ask for more background research and/or knowledge of other songs of the band as well. No need for that, really! A song is always a song on its own.
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Dude, they are my favorite new band! I just discovered them last month. I love their Italian songs!!!
Wonder what you think about "Brass Against" since the singer literally peed on a fans face on stage...?
They're fucking amazing. I haven't loved a band in ages the way i adore these guys. Mamma Mia is pure irony, you should analyse their italian songs.
I feel the same way. I haven't been so excited about any band in years. They give me hope for the future!
Saw them last night. A Friend was opening for them and got a ticket for me. They were unreal. Totally packed about ten thousand people. The guitarist, who I knew little about beforehand, was a total monster with just a strat and a cranked up Marshall. Bass and drums are also really talented. Good stuff for sure.
The guitarist can't even play a decent solo, i think you were dreaming, they are pretty bad and their sound is just a very cheap copy of some bad bands of the past, not the very popular ones of course -
@@anze2474 nothing but an old curmudgeon, go and queue up for your pension.
Good to hear your analysis Justin.
I used to play in a band with Romel and Soapy. I came to see one of your early gigs at The Verge in Kentish town. Brilliant gig, and bloody loud! Must've been around 2001.
Cheers!
I loveee your song analysis Justin!🤩👏🏻👏🏻 coming from a great artist like you, means that Måneskin is a great band and I’m feel great I like it😁…I recently discovered it on the radio with beggin’ cover and I really liked it, then I saw them singing mamma Mia at Jimmy Fallon’s show and I was like😲😱😨😵🤩😍😏🥴❤️…I loved the song and the lyrics 😁😈!! and now that you mention about 7 nation army, that’s why I loved the song more! 😁🎶 …finally, I love how you described the lyrics, like a elegant professor 👨🏼🏫😁😂 you’re awesome Justin!🥰💜💚⚡️🎶
but why are comparisons always made ?? ... music is music .... turn it over as you want, the chords will always be the same, it's how you interpret your music that makes the difference, everyone is influenced by someone .... Mammamia is the sad story of the Eurovision song contest and of the rain of criticisms that until they lost their winning, that is on the fact that they accused them of drugs .... rain of criticism ...
Comparisons are made, because musicians in general make music like that. They let themselves being inspired by other music. And Justin, being a prolific musician himself, is no difference. Its the language of musicians.
if you want to know more, in the various interviews they have told who they were inspired by their music, including Harry Styles (who for us of the old guard has nothing of real rock and in any case he does not seem, but I admit to being ignorant in this , a total composer of his pieces, looks more like a commercial product than a true complete artist ....)
I do love this band. Great energy, been playing them a lot. First new band to excite me in ages. Singer has a great presence. Was amazed how young they are. Deserve to do well. X
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im a spaniard and love these talented musicians, i especially love their italian songs more so than their english songs because the lyrics are so profound and emotional .
I never understood why we have to label music ! I love the fact that they're mixing some music genres. IMO they have the package to become legends. I'd suggest to make a research of their music in general(most of their songs have meaningful lyrics) , their beginning ,their attitude in life and the message they're sending. besides all that they have passion , energy, strong stage presents , great music and Damiano's unique voice, all of them are very talented and it's amazing if you think they are only 20-22 years .ps 1.maybe they have some elements in common with other bands but in the end they are totally different.2. "mama Mia" is a sarcastic funny song , for dance parties , it doesn't have to be everything serious in life ,we need also some fun! Anyway greetings from Greece!
Grazie! Ciao Grecia!
For this we need a second reaction🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 !!! With another song !!They are more than oh MAMMAMIA!!!
Love maneskin! Also love your video talking about their music ♡♡♡
I personally hated "Mammamia" when it came out because it's such a basic, stereotyped song compared to their best (Vent'anni, Moriro da Re, Torna a casa, Coraline, ecc.), but knowing that it's just a satirical take on their achievements and all the critics they got this year gives a more meaningful context to the song... I just hope that they'll manage to write successful songs out of this very limited box.
So fucking intelligent. These videos are brilliant.
As an older rocker that grew up with the iconic bands, and favs like Queen, AC/DC, and Lynyrd Skynyrd; this band amazes me. They are young, good musicians, smart, and can do and blend multiple genres while creating new stuff. Many of their songs are completely different, yet still very good, and some are amazing. They do some great English songs, but their best work is in Italian. I think that may shift as they become more proficient in English. They clearly have multiple influences going way back. They don’t really have one sound, except perhaps their Italian ballads, which are just emotional and beautiful.
I think after listening to their charting songs, listening to a ballad like Torna a Casa, Vent Anni, or the masterpiece Coraline will give a much better understanding of their talent and skills.
They are nothing compared to the bands you've written here. I grew up with bands like Aerosmith, Guns'n'Roses, Mr.Big, Extreme, Europe, Queen, Metallica, Bon Jovi and many other famous ones and i think that Maneskin have nothing to do with them, they are more like bands like Placebo, this is not rock but just alternative/pop and they are elementary musicians, i can't hear a decent solo in their songs -
The Darkness also is another world comapred to them, i don't think you know so much about music and how to play guitars or bass or singing good -
@@theprofessor9980 Well I'm glad the old generations don't like them. Any new band that could 'save rock' that pleases the old people are surely playing it very safe and only recycling what you guys are nostalgic about.
@@theprofessor9980 Aerosmith, GnR, Bon Jovi were mainstream, commercial rock. Maneskin fits in very well in that lineage--pretty people making pretty rock. If you want to be a music snob, you should've been listening to cooler bands back in the day. Just sayin.
absolutely on point, they are what you described, most of their "older hit" songs were written and recorded aged 18....
and itˋs the 2020ies, and this is contemporary rock, could be much worse...
You really need to listen to more of their stuff, it's a shame that you are commenting on the one song that was meant as pure fun and as an ironic retort to the accusations of drug taking they faced during Eurovision. Do yourself a huge favor and go listen to Morirò da Re, Niente da Dire, Zitti e Buoni, Coraline, For Your Love, La Paura del Buio, Ventanni, Chosen. I'm sure you will appreciate them more as the four talented twenty year olds that they are. :)
(Don't forget to search for the lyric translation for the Italian songs. You'll find some poetry there. ;) )
Apple Music randomly suggested their latest album and I really enjoyed it. Some banging riffs fair play!
The transition from musician to comedian is complete ! Brilliant
I'm glad you like them, because I've added their albums to my phone and now alternate between listening to The Darkness and Måneskin.
Great video! love it!
Good to see u Justin good luck on Ur channel
This band has so many elements of glam. The singer is very charismatic and interesting to watch. The lyrics are fun. As the band matures so will everything else. Will definitely listen to more.
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They never mentioned Darkness as their influencers, and I don’t see it or hear either
Hi Justin. To be Truthful I am not the worlds biggest Darkness fan. My all time favorite song is "Love is only a feeling." I really loved some earlier stuff as well. But I have always liked your whole bands esthetic. I am really enjoying your channel. I find I agree with a lot of your opinions, and I like how sincere and thoughtful you are. I have subscribed and will continue to listen. Good on ya.
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The song mammamia is an ironic song, writed after the eurovision. They refer to the accusations and Italian stereotypes. Please Justin go to listen the other songs by Måneskin, they have a lot of beautiful songs, especially their Italian songs. And go to watch the videos of their live performances, the concerts, they are great.
Dear Justin, I loved glam rock when I was growing up. I love that music, men with long hair, make up and what they were wearing. Sadly there was a big break/gap and no new bands or interesting music that direction since 80’s finished. Until… I saw a video on TV in 2004 of the Darkness “love is only a feeling” and I saw you 😍 omg my husband had to accept my new love! he even went once to a concert with me to see you live. Wow you gave me that glam rock feeling again which I was missing so much over the years. Thank you. But apart from you there was nobody there. Now Maneskin came. They are great. Different to you. You are more 80’s glam, they are modern glam. He is more Sebastian Bach mixed with Tommy Lee, you are more Paul Stanley mixed with Freddie. You are both great, super bands, great music! Thank you for all you are doing 😍🎸🎤🎼
Helo Justin, I really value your reaction, it's interesting the opinion of a well established musician for a profane like me, not a musician just an avid listener. This song is what in Italy we call "tormentone", i.e. a very catchy song that drills into your mind even if you don't like it that much and I still have conflicting fellings about it and so I would like you not to evaluate this band based on this song but when you can, if you wish, you may listen to their album "Teatro d'ira vol. 1", their latest one, which covers 8 tracks, only 29 mins, but very good stuff in my opinion, and showing how these guys, still very young and uphill in the learning curve, are influenced by a lot of "old" rock and it shows in each song. By the way, Mammamia, that anticipates next album, is, their words, just a silly song they wrote in a couple of hours just back from Eurovision and reminiscent of the controversy that took place there (during the post win press conference the singer was accused of having "sniffed" live on tv just because in a camera closeup he had his head bowed on the table while the table surface was not visible because of row of bottles and ice containers covering it from the camera-. He had been actually moving broken glasses on the floor and he answered the journalist that we "doesn't do drugs what you see is all natural I'm this way". Investigation was done as well as a volontary drug test that came out negative but that was somewhat of a buzzkill. I don't know the specific reasons behind the "sexual" verses on the song however their english songs are about fun and sex: they have made a statement for free identity/sexuality and basically "we don't have to like it to let others do it". In an interview they said there are still too many preconceptions about sex and the more we talk about it the more normal it becomes. I guess that's referred especially to the Italian scene where diversity is still looked at suspiciously and sexual freedom is just some pipe dream. They're also against stereotypes, like "sex-n-drugs-rock-n-roll, Italian machismo, or band members hating the frontman who get all the attention (as per video). Looking forward to your further videos! :D
Their English songs are the least interesting. Try looking at Coraline which Damiano says is lyrically his best, or Torna a Casa, or ANY of their songs in their native language. They are next level, both in lyrics and also Damiano's voice.
That part at about 4 minutes you ask about sort of sounds like a piece of a Zeppelin song live. Probably a part of the live Dazed and Confused with the bow when he plays full out at the end of the bow section.
Hey there!
Maneskin's provocative 'Mammamia' reminds me of Abel Ferrara movies from the nineties. Sometimes too touted to my taste, but definitely dealing with what it's all about... What really fascinates me in both cases, and with Italy in general, is this ability to mix blinding beauty with filthy decor or atmosphere, and to mold that into a story that keeps you tuned in til the end. I think MCR's G. Way has inherited it as well. Instead of the bad taste in my mouth, I'll try to stay reminiscent of the spirit and message of the song... and do it my way, as you righteously stated.
Should I succeed, it would mean great progress on personal level, so thanks a lot for this one!
Phew! Following your channel is a great journey... Cheers!
great video 🙌 Happy Halloween xxx
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Gonna check this band out now thanks to your analysis. They seem like fun.
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If you analyzed Coraline, a song of them, you would understand how great they are.
The lyrics are so deep, meaningful and powerful that no song from UK in the last 40/50 years has lyrics comparable to. It is a real masterpiece! The song was written by Damiano, the singer, when he was 17.
the songs "Coraline" and "Torna a Casa" are outstanding.
I think the lyrics for Coraline are not that old, since it is from their album this year, so I would say he was more likely 20ish when he wrote those? Unless he has said otherwise somewhere? I know Torna a Casa is from 17, which is baffling as well.
Oh come on really? No song in the last 40/50 years? That is just insulting, get out and discover more music because I guarantee you there is, I get its great that they wrote it at 17 but there has been more meaningful lyrics written in the last year alone than that, "40/50 years" what a joke.
Nothing but respect to Maneskin, but if you think they have the best lyrics in the last 50 years you might wanna check out Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Bowie, Sting, Bernie Taupin (the guy writing for Elton John), Queen, Lemmy, Black Sabbath, Radiohead...
@@71hammyman 100% agree, Maneskin couldn't really hold a candle to the best of UK rock output over the past 40-50 years, both lyrically and musically. Also, many bands have put out great music at young ages, so yes it's impressive but not exceptionally rare.
I love Måneskin a lot!!! So proud they won Eurovision, totally deserved!!!🖤
Most Italians are going to tell you to listen to and analyse their more Italian-esque, maudlin songs like Coraline to appreciate Maneskin, but these raunchy ones are where they are at their best. Like you said, they've got balls of steel, and these are the songs that are more honest, less affected, and more--well--needed right now. It's almost stream of consciousness songwriting, but with poetry, and I love it.
I love them! Very talented
IAre Italian Rockers Maneskin...Any Good? Yes, absolutely yes!!! You write: "oday I'm doing a lyrical analysis and musical dissection of Italian Eurovision Winners #Maneskin!" About your "analysis" on the Maneskin, you can do it when you have listened to their albums in full and read their lyrics especially in Italian. You will have felt their great friendship and their indoluble bond with which they influence each other, you will have followed their performances and concerts since their beginnings, you will have listened to their interviews. Then you can start making an analysis. This is not an analysis or at least the title is wrong, yours is a comparison of a single song with others not theirs and I don't know why you felt the need to make comparisons, I don't know why you underlined the geographical origin of a band and if this being Italian has something good. And to find out if it has something good you examine a single very simple song like Mammamia and even from this you cannot grasp its essence despite having an infinite informations to draw from. Dear Justin, this cannot be called an analysis. Analysis means breaking down a whole for study purposes and I'm sorry but you haven't done any of this.
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Bravo!
I mean, it's a lot of work to do for a band like this. Don't be the toxic fanbase of a band that still did nothing at all.
@@metsanmet582 if these guys at 17 already had 2 albums under their belt and at 20 they are inundated with awards with 3 albums and concerts all over the world and they haven't done anything for you yet, either you live in a cave or you are just a toxic provocateur.
Mainstream rock band with a good singer.They do not deserve all the hate received in my opinion
what's wrong with 'mainstream'. Every huge rock band of the past has been mainstream too.
Dear friend to analyze Maneskin on Mammamia the worst song that they have done is wrong. They have very good songs especially the italian ones, but you should check the lyrics first
This is a band that’s been growing on me as of late
"this is a really attention-grabbing instant grat type single" although you don´t know enough about the band, you hit it on point.
And thats also the reason, why Mamamia doesn´t reflect the full capabilities of the band.
Why you are right ?
The first CD of the Band "Il ballo della Vita" shoot through the roof in Italy, with 5 Top 10 hits in the charts. With the leading track of thier 2nd CD "Theatro d´Ira" they attend the "San Remo Festival". It is the single most important music festival in Italy and earns the winner a ticket to Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Attending there was part of the launch of thier new CD.
In March 2021 they won the San Remo Festival.
Does´t anyone in thier label (Sony) or thier managment expect them winning ? I don´t think so.
In May they also won the ESC.
Does´t anyone in thier label (Sony) or thier managment expect them winning ? I don´t think so. Except that in both occasions the band believes in themselves.
In the week before the ESC, one of the major Blogs (Wiwi Bloggs) commenting ESC made a digital Jamsession, where all ESC contestants are invited to contribute thier Song and some other Music. Maneskin does that with the "I wanna be your Slave" and "Zitti e Buoni" double track (czcams.com/video/ssDtj1uL1Go/video.html). This recording alone has about 50 Mill views.
I bet managment wants to place "I wanna be your Slave" as the follow up song for "Zitti e Buoni".
After winning ESC, "Zitti e Buoni" entered all charts and luckily (;-)) the band could present a follow up song. This song, a rock song with dance vibes, even charted better.
Then something unexpected happens, a longago cover of them, "Beggin", went viral on tiktok and goes to No.1 in Charts - Worldwide.
All charted well. But now a follow up song is needed. You know the business better than i do, what the label wants in such a situation. And for the success formular, this follow up song must transfer some of the vibes of the former charting song. Thats IMO, why Mamamia has dance vibes and a dominant bass line. And thats the reason, why you are right.
Is it thier best song ? No, enter thier channel and hear other tracks and the full capability of the Band. You will notice that the italian lyrics are much better, because (mainly the singer Damiano, who writes most songs) they are limited in thier english speaking capabilities. These songs a far away from the sound of "I wanna be your slave" or "Mamamia". Hearing them, you will not ask if the imitate the "Darkness" or other brit rock bands.
Outfits: They want to be Glamrock, and full freedom of expression- And don´t recall to the "Darkness", they never mentioned it, just remember why the Darkness chooses this outfit too. Go to Queen and others of the 70ies. They are Italians and have better style as other Europeans and are outfitted by Etro, a major high-fashion label. Etro made the Jumpsuits for the "full Rockshow" ESC act.
Sound: The success of thier first CD gives them the influence to go into the direction they want - more into rock music. And yes, they want this raw 70ies rock sound, without digital improvements. They even record the tracks of thier cd in one take.
They sound like: Come on, they are 20, and doesn´t invent rock music new. Wait what the can compose and play, when they are at your age. But you are right, they covered "7 Nation Army" a lot and are also heavily influenced by the "Arctic Monkeys" and "Franz Ferdinand".
You've said it all. I just sign under your comment 😊
@@helgaioannidis9365 Thanks :-)
I think you're right that they borrowed quite a bit from "seven nation army". I actually here a cross between "No Doubt, Hella Good and " White Stripes, Seven Nation Army". By the way the riff you were playing at around 2:53 reminds me of "Southern Culture On The Skids, Camel Walk".
Can not watch Eurovision since your amazing performance 😥 I thought you were incredible that night 👏❤️
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I have to say! These are great!!
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I love ‘They don’t make em like they used to’
Such an amazing melody
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Interesting as my fave music is definitely from the 70s (I was born in 1977), and the members of Maneskin were all born in and around 2000.
They've said Mamma Mia was a response to their immediate press after Eurovision - the cocaine allegations, etc.
At any rate, a lyrical deep dive of "Coraline" would be something you'd enjoy because the song is heartbreaking, written about a girl lead singer Damiano knew. The castle referred to at the end of the song is a famous cemetery in Rome.
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Cheers for this Justin, I'm quite taken with them. In my head they'd been added to my ideal music festival of them, the Struts, The Darkness and Queen.
The first time I saw this band I immediately thought " Darkness"
You should definitely check out their other stuff too! Especially their songs in Italian!
love your speakïng voice. :) we were fan of the darkness. :) me and my children. you should really listen to all their other songs. ofcourse they are also influenced by other italian artists like caparezza and clementino.
If they look like a tribute band of the Darkness it means that they look like a tribute band of a tribute band
Yeah I hate to break it to this guy but the darkness was a one hit wonder. Maneskin is going to much bigger than the darkness ever was
@@ironsquam3459 Just because you don't know much about The Darkness doesn't mean they're a one hit wonder...
I believe in a thing called love is the only song that gets radio play in Canada, it’s a great song but still a one hit wonder
@@ironsquam3459 The Darkness won a three Brit awards and their debut album is considered one of the greatest albums of the 2000s. Songs like 'Holding My Own', 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love', 'Love Is Only A Feeling' and 'Friday Night' are fantastic glam rock songs but they don't feel overly derivitive. Yes, there's a clear 70s British rock and 80s glam rock feel, but the songs stand out on their own without ridiculously taking from older songs. I don't hate Maneskin, but currently they are primarily known worldwide for a cover of 'Beggin' and a Eurovision song which clearly sounds in parts like Seven Nation Army and post punk British bands like Franz Ferdinand and songs like 'Take Me Out'. Beneath the social media hype and the teen girls thinking they're the new Messiahs, the band actually have a lot to prove before they are remembered long term.
I've liked Måneskin since Eurovision. They're music and style is fun. They look like they're enjoying themselves. Also love the mixture of styles they've written. Which cover, pop, rock, romantic ballads and elements of funk. Definitely one to watch.
I just recently heard their music and I like them alot!
I think I'm quite liking your content Justin.
Thanks! There's more on the way!
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I'm not entirely sure if you're being serious in the most Alan Partridge way possible or if this is dry as sticks humour?😂. Anyway, it's entertaining. Keep it going.
"Dressing flamboyant and doing pees on people isn't enough " along with " I ain't no rickety old house" from last week would sell well on t-shirts 😂 can't wait for the next video 👍🏻
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Lovejoy, a pretty well known Indie band here on CZcams, they just released a new EP, I'd love to hear what you think!
It's so funny you said Seven Nation Army because I seriously just said the exact same thing about their song Feel! It can't just be some random, odd connection to make if someone else independently drew the same connection to the exact same song!
Omg Justin you are you dam hilarious... I'm gonna watch all your videos today lol!
You are making me laugh so much!
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I'm ITALIAAAAANOO
I love Måneskin and all their albums are GREAT 🔥
As a European, and a rock head, I am glad that these kids are bringing back the quality music.
Because it was enough of Barbie looking girls, or boy bands, or Bibers.... Finaly some rock personalities and courage.
And music is really good!
It is unbelievable for them to be in Eurovision, not to mention to win it.
And imagine those rigid Italian judges on San Remo music competition. Ha ha ha
Love them. Wish them well.
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Mr Hawkins, can I say, how lovely it is to see you on CZcams. You clearly are a guitar master songwriter Shinobi Ninja. If you get sick of that lovely Charvel Strat, could I borrow it for a wee bit? I am embarrassingly skint despite working with disadvantaged children and young people. I have two kids who suck up any spare change and I haven’t got any money for a decent guitar. I off course will give it you back when you need it :) Best Wishes to you and family. Peace. Don’t let the Bells End please.
You should consider the song is all about stereotypes. For example that line "why so hot? Why I'm italianoooo" come from an interview where Damion' was asked this things and, as Italian, he could just play on common sense. We're so hot because we're italian...but in the song he tell this like foreigners imitating Italians do, using the hand in that way they don't know what means and use totally in a random way...
I love your Honesty;-)
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Totally agree with everything you said Jus.
Interesting that you mention White Stripes and Electric Six, cos Jack White and Dick Valentine are brothers 😁
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Maneskin is amazing! Great live band as well!
I definitely hear the comparison to Seven Nation Army. Probably why I was attracted to it as soon as I heard the riff.
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The grunts of appreciation you hear in the act of love making ~ poetry in it highest form JH 👍😂
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They are SO FKing GOOD