How TAME IMPALA Makes Music
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- It’s not so much that I’m impatient for new music by Tame Impala, I’m just really curious to hear what Kevin Parker does next. We’ll get a new album by Tame Impala… eventually.
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This video essay covers the neo-psychedelic band Tame Impala. Speaking on the themes of their three released albums:
Innerspeaker (2010)
Lonerism (2012)
Currents (2015)
We'll dive into the mastermind behind the whole project, Kevin Parker.
Taking the intricacies of the psychedelic rock genre and combining it with the sugary melodies of modern day pop music, has made Tame Impala one of the most notable “indie” artists today. And that popularity is well earned as all three of Tame Impala’s LP’s have received universal acclaim with fans constantly juggling over which is their favourite. Every new release has moved Tame Impala’s sound forward, with the latest being the largest diversion yet. But before I can tell you more about Tame Impala and their music -- we need to talk about Kevin, Parker. He IS Tame Impala.
"We need to talk about kevin... parker... he is tame impala." Sounds like a superhero/spiderman reveal.
He was making a joke about the movie "we need to talk about Kevin"
If you know you know
Brendan Russell-holcomb Yeah, I saw some fan-made music video using a TI song with clips from the movie. All the comments were just like that lol
He is a superhero of music, after all.
@@brendanrussell-holcomb3299 well it was actually a book first
He made Currents entirely on his own ? That's nuts. You're absolutely right about the meticulous layers in his music. If his sounds aren't the definition of 'genius' then I don't know what is.
Cosmic Surfer homeshake does this too 😎
Well if you guys wanna talk about layers. The masters are Animal Collective.
Check out stick figure. He does the music solo
Smoke a lot of weed and then listen to Currents from beginning to end, you’ll love it even more
I did it on Fire OG Indica and I LOVED every second of it
Omg imagine a tame impala mgmt concert, I'd never come down
Star Chaild i would die of happiness
Can vampire weekend come too
i would DIE
Tame Impala started out as MGMT's support band
Well, it's happening
0:17 You just needed *Patience* for the new album
The exit is this way, sir
@@Kaizer737 LOL
And borderline
Get out
@@Kaizer737 that's just evil...
Introspection ,self doubt , hopeless romantic love
I’ve never felt more accurately described in my life
Shut up
Everyone here, man
The only thing that's missing for me is the talent 😂
“Perfectionist lost in his own head”
Holy shit this made me look in the mirror
Damn just stop with the fucking depressed people comments fuck
Man i love Kevin and his music. My life hasn't been the same since i found Tame Impala
Preach
Middle 8 new Sub,great video man.Keep doin what youre doin
that sentence tells me "My life hasn't been the same since i found Tame Impala"
Funny because the new Tame Impala song is called "My Life" :)
Same
is anyone here after listening 'The slow rush' album?
Yes man
Ofcourse
Yessir
yeah
still listen to it often but not as often as his other albums
Elephant has my favourite lyrics in any song
"He broke the mirrors of his Cadillac, coz he doesn't like it lookin like he looks back"
Parker is so fucking insane. Hope he continues making music.
hey thanks man
@@yungmeanmug lmao
Peter?
Kevin is the god of introverts, I love him so much. Hope a new single comes out my the end of March :)
empty sky true Ima go see them! For the first time this summer! I’m going alone cuz I got no friends
SpaceOutMisfit I'll go...where's the show?
Aaaaand we're still waiting
you called it like a god
You called it
I have never been the same since tame impala. It's like I listen to their songs and my life flashes before my eyes. Kevin truly does capture the essence of introspection, self doubt and hopeless romantic love
Kevin Parker is a genius
"Wear a great pair of headphones, listen loud" AND ALSO DROP SOME LUCY and you'll really be swimming with TI
This guy Tame Impalas
I put TI's music on my player in May2017. Even while tripping, I just couldn't connect to his music. Then, one day last December, I was quite stoned and I had a track from Currents come through on my shuffle. Holy crap! All of a sudden, he made sense to me. A trip with Lucy, a few weeks later, only served to confirm his genius to me. Shame it took so long for me to "feel" it, but that's kinda how I work. Looking forward to a new album from him.
I had a similar response circa 2013. I enjoyed songs like Elephant and Feels Like We Only Go Backwards but didn't initially gel with the idiosyncrasies of other songs. Fast forward to 2017... seeing them live on a whim with my friend Lucy basically changed my life. The show absolutely blew me away and I'd never experienced anything like it. I've been listening on repeat ever since and Tame is now my favorite artist of all time. Can't wait for new material!
@@billycollins6005 You might want to look up TOKiMONSTA. Not at all similar, but absolutely genius.
I've listened to a bit of TOKiMONSTA but haven't really dived in. Thanks for the recommendation, definitely going to explore more since I love electronic music. Her story is so intense and so inspiring.
Ever consider making podcasts like this? It could even be the same thing but without the video editing.
Cory Mck kaytranada
Kaitranada mah dudeee
Cory Mck DON’T, I need those videos. Geat editing btw
Great record your avatar is good sir
kaytra😍
For me, Kevin is one of the most, if not the most interesting musician alive at the moment. The music on his last album is incredible on its own as he finally found his sound. Now knowing that he did the whole thing by himself is unbelivable.. I am in awe of his skill. Really inspirational person
George Burns you need to listen to more music lmao
@@KeenanRuffinEl Why? What he said is quite sound.
the echoes and the feeling that the music is spinning around ur head when u have headphones in is why i listen to tame impala and never get tired of any of his songs!
Just got into Tame Impala recently, and I have to say I never thought I'd "click" with such a music genre. Psychedelic rock, that's my shit, and I found it. It's like finding your soulmate, I swear. Yea there's other artists where I like every song on their album, like Twenty one pilots. But there's none like this guy.
MistyEyedDragon twenty one pilots bruh
Fuck you i was here before
Zachary Hanson I'm a fan of Top but they've been keeping to themselves lately, so Impala's gonna have to be my substitute for now.
And I actually don’t like tame impala at all because they are way too poppy for me so idek why I’m here being a cunt but I like this CZcamsr
Eh, different strokes for different folks.
Australia really is over passing The rest of the world with some of the most interesting and unique albums this year.
King Gizzard alone will have 5 albums in 2017 alone. Unheard of.
Steven Yanak there killing it and the more psychedelic resurgence the better.
amen
Yet the only stuff that's popular here is the shit on Mainstream Radio.
Yeah I think Australia's definitely leading in the genre of rock
if he ever comes near you city... see him live!!! the experience with the cinematography, the lights and the effects are truly mind blowing. he made me feel like i was somewhere else... don’t pass up an opportunity to experience it if he’s ever close
just went to my first concert and it was to see him at the hollywood bowl, incredible. I like all genres of music and figured my first concert would be a rap concert but nope. Tame impala was amazing live.
I can't describe how much love i feel for his discography.
I think my favorite moment of Currents is New Person, Same Old Mistakes. After the weird psychedelic bridge, when the main riff kicks back in a million smaller medodies transports me to pure bliss. But the best thing about the song is the guitar riff in the verses right before each chorus. Kevin recorded an unplugged electric guitar. Every time I hear it I get blown away. Not only is it very creative and new (I haven't seen anyone else really do this), but it perfectly fits within the music's mood and tone. That's what Kevin is a master at: capturing a mood in a song and knowing the perfect sounds to fit that. Even if it was the same guitar but plugged into an amp, the song would not have significantly less emotion in it. His ingenuity with somehow selecting the perfect instrument, with the perfect timbre and settings, the perfect effects is like no other. Every song he records is so detailed and well thought-out.
You've summed it up perfectly.
I first heard New Person Same Old Mistakes in an advertisement for Atlanta Season 1 and next thing I knew, it became my favorite song on Currents
I think that is actually a banjo. Like a tribute for "walkie talkie - air" where they used it. And is one of Kevin favourite albums at least that is what he said. Red hot chili peppers used an unlugged guitar in 1991
Chris Hejny new person is the most underrated song on currents. I’m pretty sure he used the synths to imitate an orchestra. Would love to hear it live with a full orchestra. Fucking mind blowing and an incredibly emotional song
I always wondered how he got that effect for that part. Sounds like he's doing some pull-offs.
Imagine waiting for an album.
This post was made by king gizzard and the lizard wizard gang
idk, they've been slacking lately. Already February and still no album this year.
Imagine having to wait more than a week per album.
This post was made by Viper gang
Justin M. Woodward lol idiot
It's because they can never lay their whole head down....
A new album is coming, we’re on the Borderline. Just a little more Patience.
It Might Be Time.
Unless you’re Lost in Yesterday
That’s wild, he has a song on the new album that’s hook is “we’re on the borderline” called borderline
I pulled a little sneaky on ya
Kevin literally made an album about "Time" who really does this now
“Are Tame Impala still together?”
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA
@Abraham Sink lol
someone said they left together, i run out to *find out they were never together.*
I live in Fremantle, where Kev lives. Nowadays he just DJs around town at small events and bars, often with his mates from Pond. I think he's just gonna do that for a while and when he feels ready or inspired enough start on another album. Although he's constantly been working on producing for other artists.
My guess is Tame won't put out another album until at least 2020. I hope I'm wrong.
sf8274 met him on Murray street in Perth the other day🙌🏼 #stoked
Idk right now hes in his studio in cottesloe I beleive so he may be conjuring up some new tunes for Tame
that's really interesting, wouldn't be surprised if Tame releases a new album in 2020
In an interview, he suggested that he’d be “disappointed if his next album didn’t come out within a year” alluding to summer of 2019
he has a new track now which is amazing
Currents is such an outstanding album. I can barely master the drums let alone all the instruments and the songwriting talent Kevin has. He is on another level, very grateful he pursued his art.
Holy shit I had no idea it was one dude. Mad respect.
Personally I was expecting specific details about how he actually makes his music, but this seems to focus on Kevin Parker as a person and an artist. I liked it nevertheless.
One day i'll be that asshat who says I liked Middle 8 before it was popular
This channel is going to get big one day, keep up the great work dude!
dragonlizard7 same
This vid is so fire
Thanks!
HYPESAGE! Ayeeeeee
catch youuu
His music is going to age so well, we’re seeing something really special happen right now.
3 days ago i saw them live....ive never felt so euphoric. i cant listen to them without crying now. All my pain, suffering, love, feelings and emotions play out through Kevin’s music and i am SO thankful. He is so talented and a genius!
Tame Impala has got me through so much shit from 2012 and beyond man. Lonerism forever.
My favourite of his so far
Dude! Tame Impala changed the game of music for me
Here I am in 2021… The Slow Rush was worth the wait
Love the name “Middle 8” great video!
Kevin Parker is simultaneously so inspiring to me, as well demoralizing. He makes me feel like I could follow my own dreams, but mad at myself because I wasn’t brave sooner in life. It’s like he reflects my own potential to me, but also my responsibility for the life I have now
It’s officially the longest we have gone without new music. This video is fantastic, thank you for your work making these come to life! Sharing music, artists, and stories with the world.
Tj Hari thanks!
I kinda want to cry looking at this fast run inside Kevin. He is kinda the person I want to be, because everything that comes from him is so natural and beaultiful, AND STUNNING. My soul take him as a mentor and, kinda, as a friend, and thats all I could ask for. Thanks Kevin, and thanks Middle 8 guys.
I've recently developped a love for the type of music made by tame impala and MGMT and I just found this channel. Really love your taste and production quality, excited to see the future for this channel.
For being such a new channel, this is REALLY good. I don't follow many music channels but I am definitely looking forward to your future releases.
Thanks, new video on Tuesday
holy shit bro, why don't you have more subs? you have the same if not better production quality than huge channels. keep up the good work!
wew lad it's only his second video, this things take time. But I'm sure he will be very successful if he can keep the pace
This video is just what I've been looking for! Thankyou for making time to do this!
This video is so well done! A beautiful acknowledgement of Kevin and his gift. Love it
Dude i'm curious about that new album too 😃 Great vid!
Hey man, I just discovered your channel after discovering MiddleOcho. Nice duo! Kudos to both
karakenio That's awesome 👍😃 Thank you. Love Middle8s content too.
Thanks Lie, I really dug the new FMB vid👍
Ahhh powerlines... Might be my fav tame impala song....
ap2pat its a such a beautiful fukin song
I don’t blame u lmao that song is such a fuckin masterpiece 😩 its so sad and so beautiful
I wish there was a version more like the teaser for the currents collectors edition
I just miss content like that! Thanks for making this incredible video of my favorite band
"New Person, Same Old Mistakes" is my answer to the question "what is your favorite song?" This song speaks to my soul in so many ways and I just can't begin to describe how much it means to me. I fucking love Kevin Parker, the man is a genius.
If you like Tame Impala you might like a band called The Doublejumps
I love the detail in your videos and the way you analyse their songs. Fantastic stuff!
Do a mac demarco or mild high club!❤
@CVLT TRUTH King gizzard.
PLEASE mild high club
Yesssss!!!
I think I watch this every day. It’s so well put together
Ponds 'Man, It Feels Like Space Again' is one of the greatest albums of this decade
As Kevin Parker grows older and becomes more comfortable with album making, I think we will keep seeing an evolution of music styles as his future lineage of albums continue and for what style of music he will take on next, who knows; as long as it’s good music, I’m looking forward to it! As for the theme, it will most likely coincide with who he is now and who he wants to be much like currents, but more of what he has experienced after how he felt while making currents. Currents was more or less Kevin trying to accept a new version of himself and what emotions he felt during his post breakup. I really think he will focus on feeling more like an adult and responsible as well as having a newfound confidence and not so much the feeling of being self conscious. He also likes to record alone and perhaps we will see a dab of isolation once again as we’ve consistently seen in all his previous work.
Probably one of the best videos I've seen this year on CZcams thank you!
Loved every single part of the video! Thank you for this moment!
Randomly clicked on your videos, and I love the quality of the graphics, the mixing of the music and narration, and the great insights into bands I love. Makes me want to go back and listen to them all again! Thanks :D
Holy fuck I never knew Kevin's live band was pond that just blew my mind
Eleanor Jaeger ikr I love that band too and when I heard that I nutted
you should make on on pond :)
Yessssss please
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Yes! Pond is easily one of my favorite bands these days.
And their last album, The Weather, is not only their best record(imo) but probably my favorite record that entire year.
It's _sooo_ good. o__o
When both Tame and Pond are from Perth
Update on The Slow Rush? I think it’s really reflective of the time we live in. Things are moving very quickly. Fitting that the title is an oxymoron
This is so well done! Thank you for this 💜
Hoooooooolly god that was great. I love your channel man can't wait to see your next vid! You're the reason I discovered king gizz and now you're teaching more about one of my favorite artists! Your channels gonna be huge soon!
he should just release 5 albums next year
The Ironic Troller shots fired
i hope not, it's pretty hard to release 5 albums of notable value within in a year. sure, gizzard made 5 albums, but they come across as more 'sketches infused with exploration into other musical modalities' rather than 'wholesome albums', whereas kevin consistently releases brilliant full-fledged albums. this is why i would happily wait 2 years for a tame impala album, the quality over the quantity.
king gizzard > tame impala
Saturated Neō Wax this ain’t it 🅱️eif
Saturated Neō Wax
Hands fucking down
I just got into Tame Impala recently so it’s cool to see such an in-depth look at his career and thought process, I love learning about the people who make the music I enjoy! Very well done!
You should consider making a video about Glass Animals. Their most recent album, How to be a Human Being, has a pretty cool concept behind it!
Love your channel! I hope you continue to make great content about indie music and artist bios!
You deserve so much more subs dude. Your videos are entertaining, informative, and we'll edited. Hopefully you go big someday on CZcams. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, it means a lot!
It’s great to see that this band is getting more and more recognition. They truly deserve it. Kevin’s a musical genius that continues to amuse us fans.
I remember listening to currents for the first time and crying literally it brought me to tears. It’s one of those bodies of work that makes you feel it in your body like a vibration. It literally felt like an out of body experience.
whoever edited this was a boss
Dude you’re killing it hard to believe you just got started.
I truly love your analysis.
Makes me want to do something creative right now
this video introduced me to tame impala. Thank you so much dawg, literally one of my favorite artists now.
Great video! Here I thought I knew about tame impala, always loved the sound but never knew he recorded everything on his own. Good job 👍
Seeing this guy appreciate this marvelous man made for one of the best videos ive seen recently
Inspiration!
Don't you do something similar...I'm subscribed to your channel too...good stuff...!!!
Imran K Jamil Hahah, a lot of people have actually asked me to do a video on Tame Impala. But since Middle8 already did i'll spare that for another time 😉
I'm only not liking this because 42...
Please keep making videos I’ve been dying for a channel like yours
These videos are amazing, seriously high quality
So ... how does he make music ?
Another great video! Australia really is the leading psychedelic music continent at the moment imo.
That's not just your opinion. This is fact. It's something in the Australian water...
Seriously though, Australian reviving it.
Mees oSaurus is de beste ever, Wikipedia 2018 what are other Australian psych bands I can look into
YahuwshuaTruth I can recommend King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (my alltime favourite 🙂), The Murlocs, The Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Pond, Oh sees. And so on haha, hope I sparked your interest!
@@Middle8 I think it's called acid
I love this videos, the editing is so good and I love tame impala, i can't wait for kevin's next album but I hope he makes it just for fun and personal experience than just to get something out
Thank you for getting into my recommendations, been discovering a lot of great music through you.
Love how u guys love the modern-psych movement!
Ur vids are great, keep up the good work
Keep going man love your channel!
Freaking excellent job on this video man. Appreciate u mentioning u did this on your spare time because u love it. But this video was really interesting, very informative. The kind of video that I’ll come back to watch for creative/musical inspiration
This video was amazingly put together. The editing, the voiceover, the timeline and just overall awe was so nice to watch. I wish it was longer and more in depth but I think it was short and sweet in the same breath. I suggest you do one about Coldplay. Thanks for the video.💕
Kevin is a major inspiration for me! Love this guys creativity he puts within his music.
Please make a 'Best Albums of 2017' video!
Get out of my head! I've been considering making one.
do it
Alex Marko did it
Middle 8 where is it? :(
wow, this is an amazing channel. i just watched your MGMT video, thank you for putting you hardwork time and effort into making these videos. keep it up!
The mixing work on this video is quite stunning. Especially at the end, with Eventually's drop, or lack of it, that left me hanging. Now I gotta go back and listen to it again ;)
I just discovered Tame Impala recently. and I'm so glad 'cause I've been getting back into that style of music and wanted something new. I was not disappointed. They truly are unique.
I saw Tame over the weekend at a festival and I'm still floating on air 4 days later
You make amazing videos! Keep it up so keen for more videos x
I don't know why I've been getting recommended all these videos of yours suddenly but I'm happy I am. Great content, man. Keep it up!
I love your videos, man! Kevin Parker is truly a visionary, though. In terms of melody and sound design, he's a perfectionist, Currents is probably his most accessible work, though.
New album has 3 songs released at the time of this comment and I’ve got to say...
his depth and story telling just keeps getting better
Amazingly well done video. I love the bands you make videos about. Youre gonna make it big dude
the house shown and also where he’s recording at the beginning isn’t actually his home, its a house in southern WA that you used to be able to rent out. It was briefly operated by a group that allowed up-and-coming bands to play/stream there, however it went out of business during Covid. Recently Kevin came to the rescue and bought it himself though. Absolute hero for all muso’s in WA 🙏🏻
dude this is really good stuff, the podcast idea sounds great too, you should try it
Borderline anyone?
Ansel Zeng borderline.
Yup. Borderline...
Me too
YES
How about Posthumous Forgiveness???
Interesting vid! I cannot wait to hear what Kevin does next!