so happy ur covering this. been anticipating this album for 3 years lmao n it finally coming out has completely blown me away. incredible record fr

@simplesimon8255

Жыл бұрын

Lemme guess: unsubbed?

@freddiederome3083

Жыл бұрын

Same, been following these two since the start. Well worth the wait

@shade4835

Жыл бұрын

Sup goat

@edanbarak7692

Жыл бұрын

Yo was good painchat brotha

@drpebblez

Жыл бұрын

Love u kojo

The dryness is an essential aspect of their sound, though - can’t really change that without shifting the whole aesthetic

@burgermind802

Жыл бұрын

Thier aesthetic is still being defined as they grow... That's why sounding dry may just be a starting point.

@DoubleKillFilms

Жыл бұрын

While I think that’s the aesthetic for this album specifically, I agree with him that it sounds better not dry. If you listen to their live performances on KZread, JD’s more intense drum sounds are soooo insane and add so much character. I hope they go back to that sound next time

@Jazzrappcat

Жыл бұрын

@@DoubleKillFilms Agreed, the sound lacks some spark that the live performances had. At the same time I'm kinda pleased that they didn't go too far from their 'KZread sound' or with the compositions themselves. I was a bit afraid the album would end up being something like JD's Zildjian live. 😅 But all in all, amazing record!

@andrewlyon8924

Жыл бұрын

​@@Jazzrappcat Mono Neon tore it up on the bass in that performance though, and the Ghost Note is always fantastic. But I agree; I'm glad they kept it as a duo for the album.

@edwinleskin3112

Жыл бұрын

They'll layer over it eventually and do something larger and produced more thoroughly. Calling it.

this duo is probably one of the most promising element in music right now

@gickygackers

Жыл бұрын

Nope! Haha

@Harrissssonn

Жыл бұрын

@@gickygackers yes. its a fact sorry bud lol

@gickygackers

Жыл бұрын

@@Harrissssonn doesn't make sense

@sleeptalkenthusiast

Жыл бұрын

technical musical ability = superior

@TheBlueGoldenHawk

Жыл бұрын

Maybe in western music. There are lots of great jazz/jazz-influenced bands in Japan like Soil & “pimp” sessions, TRI4TH, fox capture plan, Kan Sano, etc. Also, Lee Jin Ah is a fantastic Korean jazz pianist

haven't watched yet, love this album so i bet it's gonna be a strong 3

@littledoodle5689

Жыл бұрын

real af

@whyareyouusinglightmode2098

Жыл бұрын

7

@rowancarroll9274

Жыл бұрын

7

@juneguts

Жыл бұрын

@@rowancarroll9274 bro spoilers

@juneguts

Жыл бұрын

7

I personally loved the dry mix and the loose structure, coupled with jd’s very muted drum sound. I feel these elements came together to create an intimate and soothing yet also fun atmosphere to the whole project

@KalebPeters99

Жыл бұрын

I really like how you put this. I hope they get more adventurous in the future but this album is a surprisingly easy and fun listen considering the crazy complexity going on within it. It's a strong 8 from me 👏👏

@jamesheufve5265

Жыл бұрын

Bro recorded two shrimps drums with his iphone 😂

JD Beck is the closest thing we have to a human drum machine, kid plays like he’s sitting behind Squarepusher and it blows my mind every time

@ahmilwurstburger4374

Жыл бұрын

ever heard of jojo mayer?

@Thegbear

Жыл бұрын

@@ahmilwurstburger4374 Jojo Mayer is amazing. But he’s not 18 and barely at the beginning of his career.

@boujeemelon7305

Жыл бұрын

He is insane. Another drummer would be Louis Cole

@marleyyoung6171

Жыл бұрын

@@Thegbear hes 19

@Thegbear

Жыл бұрын

@@marleyyoung6171 oh right forgot time is linear

Actually, Domi and JD Beck knew the likes of Thundercat before they met AP!

@tnowl

Жыл бұрын

Adult swim with ariana grande

@dumdees

Жыл бұрын

@@tnowl Way before that even :)

You know the album it's really good when the comment section it's actually talking about the album, glad for these 2, go watch their sick MF DOOM tribute NOW.

Dude Herbie's vocals are fire 🔥. It's perfect, reminds me a lot of his sound on the album Sunlight

@uuuuiiiii

Жыл бұрын

Sunlight doesn’t get enough love

I love the hyper dry sounds. As a mix engineer I agree sometimes the leveling could be better in some instances. But at the end of the day, the songs are strong and memorable, while the album flows from beginning to end... which is a rarity in the genre. Personally I think this is the album of the year.

@JohnB.123

Жыл бұрын

Agree that some of the mixes were a little off considering there's not really that much instrumentation happening. After a few listens I attribute the "dry" sound as sort of a wink to the Rudy Van Gelder dead room sound of other classic Blue Note records.

@Foeisudhxj

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@JohnB.123my first thought was that it’s a wink to the old hip hop sound like madvillainy, but when you think about it it only sounds like that because they sampled old recordings like what you were talking about lol.

@JohnB.123

Жыл бұрын

@@Foeisudhxj For sure, JD’s playing is definitely influenced by Dilla and Madlib. Lots of MPC-style, swing turned way up, broken beats on here.

This album: NOT TIGHT Anthony: VERY TIGHT

@danieldomijan1528

Жыл бұрын

TiGHT*

The hook melody on take a chance is so simple yet so beautiful. I think the way It contrasts Andy’s pre-chorus makes It feel almost triumphant, and their vocals together definitely add a sincerity to the track

So glad to see your review! Loved the commentary on the "dryness" of the mix, and agree that while it provides lots of clarity for all the fast notes they play, it would be interesting to get more variety throughout the album and see some expirimentation into different soundscapes/mixes! Some of those tracks like "Space Mountain" and "Sniff" are tracks they've had in their back pocket for a long time, to my understanding, and sort of "call back" to earlier recordings, and the changes to those original mixes/tracks provide significant improvements (which is crazy to believe given how mind-blowing their stuff is). Still crazy to me how YOUNG these artists are and how well they fuse easily-digestible genres/harmonies/melodies with more advanced/densely-chromatic ones. It'll be exciting to see their chemistry in the future with potentially even more thematic cohesion in songwriting and, as you said, longer more fleshed-out tracks both lyrically and compositionally! Thanks for all you do Anthony! Congratulations Domi + JD Beck on an incredibly impressive debut!!

@bwackbeedows3629

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It feels like they want to breach into the mainstream, but their need to please their hardcore fans is preventing experimentation. Are they afraid of being seen as sellouts or something? Santana did only release Supernatural, a massively diverse multiplatinum album with tons of styles and features _ well after_ he was an established popular artist. What do you think is holding them back?

@miniblastoise

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he definitely hit the nail with the “dry” description of the tracks. I really only felt it abruptly throughout my listening, it didn’t hold the album back to a significant extent. I still loved every track

absolutely loved this album. admittedly, i can barely remember half of the songs, but thats just because i've listened to it without looking at the tracklist, and just letting the album flow through from start to finish. still fucking love it though. pre-ordered it on vinyl a day after i heard it.

Loved this album, "You don't have to rob me." is one of my favorite tracks of the year.

@lorenz_codes

Жыл бұрын

also one of my favorites!

@snekoyl

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't get it out of my head at work last week, kept immediately having to listen when I got out.

@movimentodoscacos

Жыл бұрын

Best song on the record imo. Love it.

@stephenshoihet2590

Жыл бұрын

I'm 2 tracks away from listening to it for the fist time :-)

@Msideperson1212

6 ай бұрын

same! and I hate that he didn't even go over the song in the review lol

I am actually so surprised that your LEAST favorite track is DUKE... The bass is so jazzy & the piano & drums are so crispy, it's so pleasant to listen to, i'm really surprised at how it's your least favorite track lol. I love NOT TiGHT, it's such a great album.

@kc.21k

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for spittin facts I love both JD and Domi.

@anthonmecham5390

Жыл бұрын

Hey.

@Mike-ge7pe

Жыл бұрын

I know Duke is the least popular track, and I can’t for the life of me understand. I absolutely love it

@WadimWadimWadim

22 күн бұрын

For me its easily 1000 percent my fav song of the album its soooo good.

*_Timesteps_* 0:00 Intro 1:28 What up 1:47 Smile 2:17 Bowling 2:37 Not Tight 3:12 Moon 3:27 Two Shrimps 3:37 Take a Chance 4:21 Space Mountain 4:41 Sniff Once again everything is short and to the point.

@dawnyboy635

Жыл бұрын

mad he didn’t mention you dont have to rob me

@nnommrr

Жыл бұрын

@@dawnyboy635 i don’t think he mentioned pilot too

@beckeatskeyboards

11 ай бұрын

Or “whoa”

@beckeatskeyboards

11 ай бұрын

Or… duke…

u don’t have to rob me and moon are my favorites. Moon been taking me tears every time that i listen. For me, this one is a 10/10

These “progidies” are sure to have an exciting career. 😅👏🏻 0:12

@Hotsauceonmy

Жыл бұрын

Anthony off the perc in this vid

@bwackbeedows3629

Жыл бұрын

@@Hotsauceonmy Percthony Cetano 🤏🏻💊 👨🏼‍🦲

@natecorning

Жыл бұрын

IMO I wouldnt call JD a prodigy, but Domi for sure.

@bwackbeedows3629

Жыл бұрын

@@natecorning JD was doing live club performances with a band since he was 13. He got signed at 17. I'd say he's a prodigy, by general standards.

@Chuckylarms777

Жыл бұрын

@@natecorning everyone hates on the drummer, of course 🙄

Been waiting for your review on this. One of my favourite albums this year. Amazing chemistry between the two and I can’t wait for their next project

Thank you so much for reviewing this Melon. I’ve been waiting for this album for three years and it’s good to hear you appreciate their potential. For me, the dry mix and loosely structured jams are what give them their charm. I would give this a 9, (although I’m very biased because I’m a huge fan) but it’s great to see you review this in a positive light.

0:14 he said progidy instead of prodigy

Wild, I've just recently discovered these two through an absolute beast of MF DOOM tribute, didn't know they released an album as well, thanks for covering it

@BoCaine

Жыл бұрын

MF....... the supervillian

@stephenshoihet2590

Жыл бұрын

I think that's how I originally discovered them too :-D

Would love to see them go in the opposite direction with a strictly instrumental next project in which they fully embrace their grooves. They remind me so much of Kiefer and Rejoicer, and I absolutely love that sound.

loved this record - i fully admit that the anticipation of it has definitely boosted my personal perception of it - but at the end of the day... isnt building anticipation part of the artistry? regardless - it's still stellar debut album - the world will be watching these two make beautiful music for a while. theyve managed to claim their plot of land in the future of jazz.

@darklsn

Жыл бұрын

"isnt building anticipation part of the artistry?" The record is really good; I enjoy watching and listening to DOMi and JD and think they are prolific beyond their years. That being said... Hype is not an art form. It is rigorously calculated by label executives and is planned social media engagement down to the exact time of day things are posted. I'm stoked you were excited about the album but let's not go wild here and say that "the anticipation of the album made it better". At that point you're just complimenting people who had zero to do with the music that moved you.

@kb-gl6se

Жыл бұрын

@@darklsn i agree - but in this case i disagree - mostly because here im referring to the anticipation built by following them for 3 years on youtube, before any sort of label got involved. so... touche i suppose

I like jazz and hip hop. These guys are the combination of those. I’ve been following them for a while before they released this album. Tracks like sniff and two shrimps actually written like years ago. To finally hear it as a whole, in an album got me excited. Also for the fact how crazy talented both of them.

Surprised not to see any mention of U DON'T HAVE TO ROB ME, I love that track so much.

I played MOON on repeat for about a day and it still hasn't gotten old. And I've never begged anyone to take me back after a major relationship screw up, but if I did, I'd probably use the lyrics to TAKE A CHANCE if I needed to do so.

I’m so happy you reviewed these two! Are watching them both on Zildjian I fell in love with them as a duo after to listening to them more (For Example the MF Doom Tribute). This album definitely shows that they’re destined for great things.

I also really liked track WHOA with Kurt Rosenwinkel on guitar and liked how they jammed on Giant Steps changes in there as well.

@ryank2112

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Was sad he didn’t mention this track. As a guitarist, Kurt is a huge hero of mine and he killed it on WHOA

So glad you reviewed this one! This album captures the modern jazz sound that I've come to love.

Anthony what are you listening on? I find that sometimes a really dry mix can go along way on a good tube based system which can really embellish a lot of second order harmonics just to add that touch of magic that might be missing from more balanced production/master

I agree with the dry mix thing. I know from hearing a lot of their stuff that it’s a signature part of their sound, but it’s really inflexible and squashes down a lot of opportunity for dynamic contrast. I think they should take a page out of Mac DeMarco’s book and experiment with some of that trippy wobbly indie washiness that he’s known for, could lead to some really cool sounds for them

the dry mix feels intentional... the whole production scene from where they're at seem to vibe with that style

This album was SCREAMING for a Kamasi Washington feature for me. Otherwise it's has been and will continue to be on repeat in my ear holes

My wife was in labor for 48 hours and during that time I stumble upon Domi and JD. It’s been 3 months and I still listen to all their music uploaded to KZread. Is there another artist that makes music like this? Thanks

@twobirdsstonedatonce

Жыл бұрын

No, there isn't! Thats what makes it so awesome. The only comparable thing I can think of is Luis Cole/Knower and old jazz fusion shit like Return to Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra

@burgermind802

Жыл бұрын

Squarepusher? Weather Report?

@jambulance

Жыл бұрын

Check out Secrets by Herbie Hancock

@DEATHOROOGGOO11

Жыл бұрын

Check out Yussef Dayes my other favorite drummer rn

@jambulance

Жыл бұрын

@@DEATHOROOGGOO11 Black Focus is such a cool album

This duo is a breath of fresh air in the music industry

saw them live three years ago when they were touring with Chon, so glad they finally put out an awesome project

Been watching ever since DOMi posted that vid with Louis Cole at Berkely a long time ago. Love the album and can't wait to continue to watch how they evolve over time

say domi like you’re saying dome, not dominate

I love these two so much. They are doing a great job bringing this sort of jazz fusion to a younger audience.

personally, i really wish we got more of their vocals, particularly more of their individual vocals. Their sound together is really nice, but I’d love to hear some tracks driven by predominantly one of their voices just to let them shine individually.

@criznash

Жыл бұрын

based on the tiny desk concert, im not sure i want to hear jd singing a whole lot. maybe that was an intentional choice, though.

@aPageinTime

9 ай бұрын

@@criznash Some vocal lessons will help that easily!

Huge fan from Brazil here! Bro, for real: where’s the Interpol review? The new album is great.

My man really said "progidies" off the bat and didn't do a second take

I like the mixing, allows you to heal all the notes that are flying past at hyperspeed.

NOT TiGHT sounds very inspired by Giant Steps, so I think the non-resolving chords you are referring to are the Coltrane Changes :D

The description is one of your most clever thus far. Good job, Mr. Fantano.

@alechall7082

Жыл бұрын

He started it by mispronouncing prodigies

@DajenC

Жыл бұрын

@@alechall7082 projideez

Glad to see this covered. Great insight on this album.

hi. I would like to suggest that tracks like not tight possibly solidify their genious, because as you say they have this intense unresolved build that goes on and on but! that boom clack ending, its such a release. its almost like the whole track was a build to that last resolve

Really enjoyed this album. I definitely feel what you mean about some of the tracks not having as much structure and direction to them, though I did enjoy them quite a bit in the context of the album. I thought the pacing was great, and the standouts that you mention feel all the more satisfying and exciting in the midst of some of the wilder, free flowing jazz tracks on here. Very much looking forward to what the future brings for these two, because I have a feeling it's going to be absolutely amazing. I would also very much enjoy hearing what you think of FKJ's newest album V I N C E N T. I've been a big fan of him for 9 years or so, and his sound has certainly matured while staying true to his own unique style. If you haven't listened to his first full length release, the self-titled French Kiwi Juice is also excellent. Another amazing artist that I think you would very much enjoy is Anomalie. The French Canadian king of jazzy electronic grooves, Nico is an absolutely beast producer in addition to his godlike skills on keys. His first LP Galerie is a real treat, I hope you enjoy it even half as much as I do!

personally I have been waiting for this album for about 3.5 years. Ever since I saw them live touring with chon. JD was only 16 touring the entire country and playing at other massive shows. Their future is so bright.

I’ve been waiting for this since they were on CHON’s self-titled tour, I’m so glad it came out and it sounds amazing

@corgey

Жыл бұрын

i miss the chon bros

Fresh, original and pushing technical boundaries. Melodies would be definitely be the greats if they were still around. My favorite im getting into is Two SHRiMPS. Slaps hard. Cheers JD and Domi for your dedication and creativity and thanks to the artists who made each had their own approach to a tune.

still waiting for sing me a lullaby, my sweet temptation review

I was hoping you'd review this. I like this record a lot, but i also agree that it does feel a little half baked at times. People have been waiting 3 years for this record though, so maybe it was also time for them to just finish it and move on. also i think its pronounced DoMi, not Dahmi, but don't quote me on that.

Love these two! Album was loooong awaited and it definitely delivered.

loved this album cant wait for the duo to release new stuff

Just met them last week the day after the album dropped! They’re so dope!!

damn fantano, you should do a vinyl showcase

I love this album to death already, and I totally agree with Melon’s critiques. It did feel sonically hollow on some of the more “jam” tracks. I would appreciate some more instrumentation, and generally more space being taken up with other sounds in the future from them. But goddamn, what an amazing debut from these kids.

First there's the NOT GOOD series, then he follows it up with the NOT BAD series, and now this? What'll he think of next?

@dragon-id5uj

Жыл бұрын

bad bad not good

@arctictropic1147

Жыл бұрын

@@dragon-id5uj this band is already anticipating for Anthony's review of their album, even though their sound is amazing.

Review Sing Me a lullaby, My Sweet Temptation! You melon! This album is of course some light to strong 3!

I am not even a jazz enthusiest but I cannot stop returning to give this album another listen.

First video I have seen by you, and holy smokes you hit the nail on the head from my perspective

Ah Anthony - You didn't have to rob us, you didn't review 'U DON'T HAVE TO ROB ME' 😭 Best song on the record

Really feel like this duo in the future can create some masterpieces. Enjoyed this one fr 💯

Glad you covered this. This duo is one to watch

i think the dry mixes and loose song forms fit their sound really well tho... it reflects their influences and backgrounds as a good baseline for which they build something new from. although i do agree that weird vocal effect on moon was an odd choice. herbie has a great voice so it was a shame hearing it be drowned in fx

@JohnB.123

Жыл бұрын

It's funny because Herbie actually has a pretty weak singing voice so he augments it with a vocoder so he can play those beautiful melody lines. He has 2 full albums where he uses a vocoder exclusively, "Sunlight" and "Feets Don't Fail Me Now". Check them out, I really enjoy how he uses the instrument.

I had issues with the mix too, much preferred the sound of their instagram clips. That said, this record still banged for me.

I’m into the dry production personally. I feel it’s super refreshing to hear a mix that sounds close to the idea they had, letting the complexity speak for itself. Vocals could have been louder all over and it sounds like so much fun. I love snoop’s verse actually. Rhyming Porsche with divorcée. Amazing. Not a fan of Rosenwinkel, so whoa didn’t speak to me.

That caption is very clever anthony. I would give it a light to a decent 8

Its got some pretty intense songs that need space before replaying but other tracks are brilliantly replayable and simply harmonically beyond what most are doing rn

Nice. But what about Imperial Triumphant review?

Hey melon, will you review the new Will Wood album - "in case I make It,"? His 2020 album - THE NORMAL ALBUM, is a great one and I was bummed that you missed it.

Been waiting for this

wow i’m surprised to see him reviewing this, he seems to shy away from instrumental stuff

@xDchannel12345

Жыл бұрын

Well, it does have many sung tracks.

@ewan7283

Жыл бұрын

ondatropica is one of his favourite albums of last decade

@wheelerlight8541

Жыл бұрын

He’s never liked jazz that much. It’s why he doesn’t review much.

I think their dryness works with everything they do, but it'd be very cool if they juxtaposed it more with sections built around not being so dry. Not just talking room verbs and compression etc., I wanna hear straight up synth patches, or epianos drenched in phaser and chorus etc. sitting in a pool of texture. I also kinda wanna hear them do some deep drum and bass or something like that, inspired by the kind that's known for minimalism and dry but perfected sounds and awesome transients that have little to nothing to compete with in the mix, seemed to rise up around 2005.

Any chance for the new Moor Mother?

Surprised you didn’t touch much on their singing really. I didn’t listen to the singles and my first time through thought the vocals on take a chance and don’t have to rob me were like just backup vocalists they knew. I was floored realizing it was Domi and JD, especially JD. Had no idea they sing and was surprised but not surprised how good they sound

if anyone knows where to get the igor shirt he's wearing in this vid pls lmk!!

This album is young legends being born. I hope some day I like their songs better.

There is review for new Interpol, dude?

new camera? looks crisp

Can you review the new Psycroptic album?

very glad i'm following you Sir this album is soundtrack to my summer now :)

not tight is tight as fuck, i felt the same way about the mix but as you highlighted - gives a really clear picture of what they're up to if you're keen to analyse. i'd been waiting for this for a couple years so im keen to see where they go next!

It's very rare that you see Anthony covering jazz. Wonder if we will ever see Fantano reviewing extremely obscure genres like harsh noise or experimental choir music again in the way he did in his early days. I prefer his wording nowadays more, it's clear that he grew up a lot professionally, but he moved towards less WTF records which is sad because seeing him giving a modern take on weird albums would be cool.

One little tidbit about these two is that they actually were session musicians for thundercat on his latest record. That's why thundercat is on the album, not just because they know him, but because they've collaborated before

@herbalt

Жыл бұрын

and apparently they broke his bass. X)

@LESHARK-II

Жыл бұрын

Where did you read that? I don't hear them on any songs from It is what it is (unless you are talking about his next album?)

been waiting for this one

Hey Anthony, you should review Stacey’s album Saturn Returns.

What shirt is he wearing in this is that the Igor album art ?

Really excited for Doja Cats foray into the world of reviewing music. Amazing start, all the luck in the world to you.

I'm really liking this album. Favorites are NOT TiGHT, U DON'T HAVE TO ROB ME, BOWLiNG, and SNiFF has this Tom Jenkinson vibe on it that I'm digging.

Album has been on repeat since it dropped. MOON with Herbie Hancock is wild!!

I really do like this album, but I do agree about the overall dryness of JD's drums. There are times in this recording that sounds like he's staggering due to the very very dry sound of his drums. I'm sure this was the mix they wanted yet I feel as though a little cymbal / high hat brightness would have helped immensely. Just my humble opinion.

Thank you for reviewing this. My love is complete.

Personally, I was sort of hoping this album would be more instrumental, more like their song BC Invaders. Some songs are, but all the features I feel sort of take away from Domi and JD. I know they can do way more, but on a few of the songs they sort of seem to pull back musically. I think I just wanted them to go all out like on some of their other stuff 😂

no moon, sniff, or space mountain in fav tracks is a little sad but im glad they got a 7 at least

Still waiting for your review of Jackpot Juicer

0:12 my dude said progidies instead of prodigies and it made me chuckle