Sam Fender Is A Perfect Example Of THIS Songwriting Technique!
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- čas přidán 11. 11. 2021
- I was told to have a listen to #SamFender by a few of you in the comments...so I did and I was pleasantly surprised. I noticed a particular musical device he uses in his song #SeventeenGoingUnder that I'm really enjoying at the moment. However, as always, tell me what you think!
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His sound is like a mix between The War on Drugs and Springsteen, seasoned with Geordish charm and roughness. Killer artist
I definitely agree with that, I hear a little Killers influence as well(maybe?). Just started listening to Sam Fender when he was opening for Liam Gallagher.
His biggest influence after Springsteen is Jeff Buckley. That’s the closest artist to him vocally. I also read somewhere he learned his vocal style from Jeff.
War on Drugs already sound like Springsteen
What does it say that I'm 63 and I immediately connected with Seventeen Going Under... Sam is a once in a generation artist who's lyrics speak of the melancholy of youth and capture a genuine feeling a ton of people can relate to, I think he's brilliant.
In the US and this is the first I’ve heard. Love this song, really powerful raw lyrics. I’ve been bouncing around listening to more songs of his. Thank you for introducing me to this!
Thank you for posting a new video while being on tour, Justin!
Just listened to his song and watched the video and it knocked the wind from my sails - so much heart, so much depth - I'm the next generation and I really felt this pain. Thanks for introducing us Justin! xx
Sorry about the strange mix up I initially had...but what do you think about Sam? I was pleasantly surprised!! Also I'm on tour with The Darkness in the UK right now if you fancy coming to see me perform live? www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/
Done and done. See you in Cardiff Justin. On the subject of your Podcast, perhaps some time in the distant future you could do a series where you breakdown songs from your own back catalogue. Maybe your fellow bandmates could make guest appearances and drop-in the odd rock-anecdote. Thank you for all the entertainment over the years.
YES! THIS! PRETTY PLEASE 🙏🏼 🤩
Didn't realise you were touring at the moment. Tickets bought for rock city. Nice one!
I think Sam is the greatest talent the UK has produced in at least 10 years.
Love this video definitely love your raw reaction! Have been a fan since early 2018 I saw him live in Shields and fell in love, he’s definitely going places, so proud x
Thank you for your videos cause they're interesting and I always discover something new. Good luck for the tour!
I really am enjoying these Justin. 👍 8-10 minutes of chit-chat like buddies. Nice. Motorheart is pre-ordered and I'll be seeing you on tour.
Although he (thankfully) doesn't try to dress like Springsteen, you can hear big influences right through his music. The style of lyrics even to the Max-like snare. He does a few Springsteen covers live which are great and with his own twist. Really refreshing to hear something with a bit more imagination in the charts and mainstream radio.
Yeah I can hear the Springsteen influence all over his music, that note he hits on the last repeat of the lyric '17 going under' at the end of the song is pure Springsteen. He even overtly references Springsteen with 'Mary' in the lyrics of Last to Make It Home, which I'm certain isn't a coincidence given the signifcane of the name in Springsteen's songs
@@hollyblue28 apparently he's on tour with the killers, another springsteen influenced band
It’s a cracking album. First 5 or 6 tracks are gold. Also, I met you at a festival a couple of years ago, backstage. You were very cool and chatted with my boy, who was 16 at the time. Thanks 🙏
This is awesome! I’m on board for this channel man!
Enjoying your videos and your take on different music, Justin. You come across as a good dude too!
Justin, you're a legend I love your music and your energy!!
Loving the videos Justin. Got me listening to Sam Fender ..Good sound! Where have I been? Don't have the excuse of being on tour!
Have always loved The Waterboys ..very clever intricate lyrics. The Whole of the Moon is such a beautiful song.
Booked long ago for the tour, be there on Wednesday 17th at Brighton Dome ..as I keep telling everyone 🙃 exceedingly excited to see you perform live again, you are one artistic talent, amazes me every time. Wish I could come to every performance 💖
Nice to see you making CZcams videos Justin. My first gig was seeing you at Bournemouth (BIC) in 2004 for your Christmas gig. Brilliant night, just about worth getting tinitus for. ✌️
Both his albums are worth a listen, he has a lovely way with words...and can draw you right into his lived experience. I took my 12-year-old son to his very first gig in March, to a Sam Fender concert, The Point Depot Dublin, 12000 people, all young, all losing their shit, beautiful really, you only ever get to attend your first convert once, my son loved it, lost his shit and has stolen both of my CDs to his bedroom, job done.
I appreciate your deep knowledge of music composition. "Ostinato" is a new term for me. I hear that device used all the time but had no idea it has a name. Thank you sir!
The last second of this video made me lol 😂 loving the work!
Really enjoyed the technical analysis. Equally enjoyed that fantastic jumper. Think you should also do a fashion vlog 😜😍
"The physique of a sports individual" is certainly a phrase I'm going to be stealing. Thanks Justin, keep up the great work!
I like it when singers have their own voice and him bringing in some of the geordie in his music is great.
I’ve also just discovered him after seeing Get you down on Jools. I love Springsteen and he’s openly a big fan and you can hear that in his music. Looking forward to seeing you and the band in Stoke in December 👍🏻
I am also in the US and just starting to check him out. To my ear, he carries a very heavy debt to the Killers Sam's Town era. I don't mean that in a negative way. It is a very American, anthemic style. Yearning and chiming away. His music and songwriting is moving.
Totally agree! That was a great album too - before flowers decided "hey, the pet shop boys didn't need guitars, neither do I.." groan..
@@youngandrew66 Have you listened to their latest two albums? They're nothing like Pet shop boys and a lot more like Springsteen and The War on drugs.
Sam's Town is the best album by The Killers imo, but I do like Pressure Machine
@@mungofinalfi4480 Battle Born too is full of guitars and even Day age has very intesting moments like my favourite song Goodnight, travel well
it's cause they're both doing springsteen
Justin knocking the vids out in spades. Cheers dude
Subscribed tonight after listening to The Darkness debut album on repeat in my car for the last week or so. Still one of the best Albums anyone can buy!
Thanks for your music justin 🤟
I met Sam fenders band a few nights back and we were talking about this video, they said they loved it Justin! 😀
I’m a huge Sam Fender fan, and a huge fan of The Darkness, so this is fantastic.
I almost always agree with you and also learn from you .. but my parents raised me on Springsteen and Sam reminds me of him. And I love both. Thank you for teaching me about Ostinato! ✌🏻
I love these videos! Also 00:33 cracked me up. Must have rewound that bit about 6 times 😂
You should really hear 'Dead boys' if you haven't already, he's from north Tyneside a stone's throw away from myself in Sunderland a pretty bleak part in terms of development and opportunities compared to the south and the song is about the high levels of male suicide, especially up here in the northeast. The video to go with the song and the intro song "Prelude" they did for the song (both on his on CZcams I believe) are just beautiful.
You should also check out another not as popular (outside of central and Eastern Europe) British pop band, 'Hurts'. Their best two albums (in my opinion) are their first (Happiness. 2010) and their latest (Faith. 2020)
Great tips, thanks Liam!
Marvelous Justin
Yeah Springsteen is probably his biggest inspiration actually. Sam refers to himself as an "Americana artist with a British voice" and also covers Bruce as well as using Born to Run as his walkout song. I think Bruce is his favourite
Also his new album cover is literally designed to look like Bruce's album, Nebraska. His songwriting is definitely inspired by springsteen, they have that same detailed poetic gritty lyrics style
I thought it was weird how Hawkins essentially rubbished Springsteen and then went on to wax lyrical about Fender's poetic lyrics. Springsteen is one of the greatest poets in music.
@@Joe-vc6bf Same, I thought it was strange as well
A SF song came on the radio the other day and it was one of those moments where you know the artist but can't remember who it is. At first I thought War On Drugs then it clicked who it actually was. Was good to hear you mention WOD, they are a band worth checking out, but there's only a couple of tunes I like but they are really good.
loving the martin back packer!
Hi Justin, pleased you mentioned the similarity to The War on Drugs, I'm a big fan of Sam's and The War on Drugs...and The Darkness of course. Really enjoying your content so far!
Thank you kindly!
I like your jumper Justin.
Good luck with The Darkness tour it would be good to hear a full band version of this town enjoyed your cover version
I'm liking the content, trying to shed light on current music i's refreshing. As far as this guy i immediately hear springsteen, but also bruce hornsby kinda lyrical scenery.
Excellent videos, Justin. Great fun. I would love to see you talk more about the Pignose guitar you used in a live performance of 'Love is Not The Answer' a few years back. I am thinking about buying one as a little 'round-the-house' noodler and am keen to hear your thoughts. Their website is quite vague. Thanks!
Love Sam fender, only caught on upon the release of seventeen going under. The lyrics are real, and I think that's what popular music needs right now.
The lyric 'I was far too scared to hit him, but I would hit him in a heartbeat now' is a massive tiktok hit with the whole world sharing their stories as pertains to that lyric. For the people this lad
Heard that song yesterday and was pleasantly suprised
Play god and all is on my side are my favorites !! Saw him in 2019 in Manhattan in a small venue which sadly won’t be the case too long since he’s getting traction to be like the likes of the kooks and two door cinema club type of venues in Manhattan. I play the guitar because of him and Ben Howard to which Ben Howard’s manager discovered Sam Fender in a pub in Newcastle
Hahaha slightly malnourished was exactly what I was thinking when you put the photo up.
I too was unfamiliar with Sam's work, and the term 'Ostinato' ...though my best friend had an Austin Alegro when we were 17, so there's a tenuous link.
Sam Fender is an absolutely generational talent. Glad he's getting deserved recognition
Mason Greenwood is a generational talent too!
Fellow Lowestoftian here! I just recently discovered Sam Fender, really love his song 'Spit of You'.
Justin! Fan of The Darkness from the early days, and I’ve got to say it’s nice just listening to you talking about music, being the calming, humorous guy you are, and being a casual guitar player it’s nice seeing you support your views with a few strums here and there - I like that kind of stuff. Keep it up mate, if you can bear it!
As for Sam, likewise I know f-all about him, but thanks for your recent Greta Van Fleet video - somehow they passed me by too.
Ps. Interesting guitar - slim body, better for air travel?
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Love the videos Justin. Can you do a review of my local new up and coming band Nothing But Thieves from Southend Essex. The recently sold out the O2 Arena in London
Great band! Broken Machine is a fantastic album
Amazing band 👏
New up and coming? 😂😂
This is quite brilliant
You got his hometown right! North Shields.
Sam's a real talent. Great lyrics, keeps his accent. Love him.
He is HUGE in America. He writes much like Springsteen and many other “heartland” type artist. So he is resonating here very well. Great video and analysis!
Justin dont let the bells end. I have it on vinyl. My father was in a band with Sam's father called on air in the 80's
I was blown away by Sam Fender's "Dead Boys" video when I first saw it. At a time when pop music had reached an all-time low - nothing but electronic sounds, autotune, and stupid lyrics - here's this good-looking kid with a modern-sounding rock band singing (with a great voice) about the high number of suicides with kids from his hometown. And that was his FIRST single. I'm glad to see he's went on to enjoy the success he deserves. Justin I will definitely follow your channel. Hot Cakes is one of my favorite albums!
The best music to come out of the UK in years. Incredible artist.
Love Sam fender, discovered him a few years ago, he is great, and a really nice lad too
I continue to not have heard Sam Fender. Will keep you posted.
Love philip glass, no idea who this Sam fella is. Loving the videos :)
Sam Fender is one of the best talents to emerge in the last couple of years. I saw him in 2019 when he was doing O2 Academy venues..fantastic live..seeing him again this week where he’s now sold out Newcastle Arena and others in the country. Yeah he’s openly referenced Springsteen as a major influence. Elton John keeps banging on about him as well as they’re now big pals!! How’s that work?? Can’t do him any harm.
love your channel Justin. You're like the English version of Rick Beato ;)
looking forward to seeing you in cork next year and if you have time make sure to visit Kerry.
looking forward to your next episode
I love Sam Fender and I’m so glad you’ve done a video ab him, his songwriting in particular is amazing!! He’s insanely talented
Love Sam fender he did Aquas barbie girl in the radio1 live lounge and made it sound amazing great talent
Sam is also doing another Bruce Springsteen thing, bringing back the saxophone solo into 'pop' music. I love Justin's work and know Lowestoft well, but Sam has been all over the charts since the summer and it's difficult not to know much about him.
Liked and subscribed
I love these vids so much that i'm going to change my stage name to Steve Ostinato
Would genuinely love to see you have a convo with Guthrie Govan. Think it would be a meeting of two great minds and musical talent.
Wow! Sam Fender. Never heard of this musician. Someone mentioned The Killers Sam's Town, I agree. I also hear Kings of Leon, song WALLS.
Do a video about IDLES next my good sir!
I'm only just getting to know Sam Fender's music now... but I had to pause your video and comment when you said that you think he's a mix of Waterboys and War on Drugs these are exactly the two bands I thought of! Old England is both a sound and sentiment I feel echoed in Sam Fender's music. War on Drugs I know less well, maybe it's their guitar sound that's familiar here.
I wish you had been my music teacher at school! Bruce Stringbean! 🤣
The Dying Light from that album is epic
The ye ole Martin travel guitar a wonderful thing
Lovely jumper.
These videos are great. I’d bet if you somehow word them as “Justin Hawkins REACTS” it would probably hack the algorithm. Have a great weekend
Speaking of Sam fender and guitar solos. I’d check out ‘last to make it home’. From a technical view, it’s not that hard, but man does it have some feeling and moves you. Check it out Justin.
What guitar is that??? anybody know??
Where’d you get that jumper mate ?
Where did you get that jumper?
Justin! Some songs and artists to look at/talk about...
Connor Adams - Set me Free 👀
Chloë Lupton - The Game
Sophie Burrel - Tranquility
Slash ft Myles - River is Rising
Loving the CZcams content. See you and the lads at Cambridge 🤘
Well Justin I heard sam on the radio driving home from work about a year n half ago didn't know who it was until the dj metioned it. Even though his big picture was on the wall at HMV in Newcastle straight away it clicked with me because it was different what was around at that time obviously bought the album. And the 2nd album is just as good.. it kinda funny if you listen to adels singing style sam is very similar to me 🤔🤔..
Tbh I think I’ve probably heard him on the radio at work before but never really paid any attention as my attention is only ever on pop master and tracks of my years if it’s someone interesting. Speaking of which he did it the other week and I’ve got to say that his infectious love of music, pop and soul and his passion for the likes of GNR and other great rock bands was a joy to listen too and made me want to check his stuff out purely on his personality. Actually don’t mind it tbf although he’s no Eskimo Callboy, King’s X or NMA😜🤘
North Shields lad who played Tynemouth Surf Cafe - which I even bladdy did - and I STILL took until 17 Goin Under to give him a go. Really like it and he’s class too. Really happy for his success. I assumed I wouldn’t like his music at all for some reason and I let my silly prejudice keep me from him all the while. What a silly arse.
I like how you analyse the pops, J-Haw.
He really reminds me of springsteen but there's a tiny hint of 'mental as anything' one of his songs really reminds me of 'live it up'
Hey Justin, could you do a video on blossoms
Would like to see a breakdown of the War on Drugs
Its got a very similar sound to Alive and Kicking by Simple Minds which is really catchy.
Sam Fender is a huge fan of Spruce Stringbean, he got into his music through his older brother who is also a huge fan of his.
So glad you’ve done a video on Sam Fender, he’s one of my favourite solo artists around at the minute. To have 2 No.1 albums in the week of there release is incredible especially in the current musical landscape. He’s immensely talented and I’m sure he’s going to get better!!
Never even heard the guys name and my whole life is playing and listening to music.
The ‘Geordie Springsteen’ moniker is actually the perfect label for SF. He’s a brilliant lyricist and a great player. I love both his albums but apart from a few tracks on Seventeen Going Under it already sounds like he’s progressing musically away from his Boss obsession…
Sam Fender is great. As a 55 Yr old he's my only modern artist of choice! 'that sound' though more indie and less springsteenesque is fab
Have you listened to "The War on Drugs"?
You should listen to more music. Sam Fender isn't the only good artist around today.
Do you mean a vamp Justin? The Doors used to do stuff like that, a repeated sequence of I-IV that Jim Morrison used to improvise over
He was on Johnny Walker’s Sound Of The 70’s talking about Lindisfarne. Seemingly a massive influence on him. Just not connecting with me but the guy seems really good at what he does
Sweet child of mine
fuckkkkk what a crossover
You weren't far off with the Springsteen thing. He has been referred to as a young British Springsteen because of his use of a sax player and the way he tells stories in his songs. He's a class act.
His 'sad but true' cover is great also
I like this song too. I think the reason that you are thinking of "The Waterboys" might be that it is quite reminiscent of their song "A Pagan Place" It's essentially the same chord sequence with very similar instrumentation and vocal style. That song was also covered by another band you mentioned here "War On Drugs"
THanks for the heads up on that Chris. An interesting listen - defs a similar sequence. Has that 'anthem' vibe. I listened to the WODs cover version too. Great tune!
Wow -yes! Same intro.
What do you think of Ole getting the sack? You a Zidane guy Justin? Also love the videos!
Are you a fan of the war on drugs and if so do you like their new album? The track I don’t wanna wait is pretty epic