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@fluffyunicorn7663
3 жыл бұрын
can you listen to ic3peak please. also love your vids.
@aidenharris5037
3 жыл бұрын
This has made my day! They’re so insanely musically talented and god they deserve to be heard by so many people. The lyrics are beautiful, it’s not your typical love song or break up song, it’s about life. They have a song called ‘My Play’ which is about a child who’s parents are going through divorce, it’s lyrically stunning and the music video pulls at every heart string. I’d recommend giving it a listen if you do genuinely like their stuff 🙂
@yasnil_7878
3 жыл бұрын
You need to listen to miracle musical their music is soo good
@lizziebear8841
3 жыл бұрын
Could you react to the living tombstone, you’ve probably heard at least one of their songs on tiktok but their music gives me life, and it’s everything a kid with a fnaf and other phases needs 😂
@livvvv8937
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do Arctic monkeys?
Fun fact: they don’t have a label, they do absolutely everything themselves from writing to producing to planning concerts and music videos!
@michaelgiaquinto3092
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I love ❤️ fuck mainstream labels
@DoMorrMusic
11 ай бұрын
They have a label now. But they still do everything themselves.
@izz0d1nardi83
7 ай бұрын
I agree, just so original@@michaelgiaquinto3092
Ok fun fact: all three people in the music videos are brothers! A is for Adam, they guy with the beard J is for Jack, they main vocals And lastly (but not least!!) R is for Ryan, the guy with glasses They definitely have some other good songs, and I would love to see a part 2
@frankiemcbean.
3 жыл бұрын
OKAY WE ALL NEED TO LEARN FROM THIS PERSON BECAUSE THIS IS ACTUALLY FACT I NEW THIS ALREADY BUT IT IS ACTUALLY A GOOD FUN FACT AND NOT SOMETHING USELESS-the demon under your bed +=[e][d][i][t]=+ but I’m not sure how much you are going to use this fact but it will- Might help you in the future-you know who this is
@iiomqfaderz
3 жыл бұрын
O
@frankiemcbean.
3 жыл бұрын
@House VP no I personally think that they mean Jack the hat man
@litolguy_
3 жыл бұрын
They also started off making music in their living room (hence the title of their first album), their song "I'm Ready" getting them popular after they tweeted it out to many huge artists!
@lovely_fish3233
3 жыл бұрын
Whats funny though is that when coming up with a name for the band, they would ask people at concerts back when they where small. One if there friends suggest ed to go by there first initials for the time being and then they never changed it
I'm just waiting till the day he finds a song he likes which isn't on spotify
A song you should have listened to, is karma probably my favorite out of all AJR songs
@Nobody-uk3lz
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t throw out my legos is a favorite for me;;
@namelessm0nster234
3 жыл бұрын
Karma is my favorite too, I just feel that I can easily make some sort of story out of it.
@sofia-pl3sd
3 жыл бұрын
Karma is my favorite too
@lil-human-espresso
3 жыл бұрын
100% agree :d
@instantregretrat4238
3 жыл бұрын
Mine is Break My Face, but Karma is a pretty close third after finale
Fun fact: their song, “Bang!” Was featured in an apple commercial(just the instrumental) and their song “Overture” was also featured in Pixar’s “Soul” teaser trailer(just the piano riff) :)
@izz0d1nardi83
7 ай бұрын
Which overture? There's 2
@LootFlute
7 ай бұрын
@@izz0d1nardi83 2 years later is kinda crazy ngl💀 the one from The Click album
@ThingInTheHall
5 ай бұрын
3'o'clock things was also featurs in a heccin *chipotle ad*
@DeltaC79
Ай бұрын
The vocal hook from the good part is in the soul trailer too
I’ve been listening to their last song “Way Less Sad” on repeat, so good
@litolguy_
3 жыл бұрын
WAY LESS SAD IS SO GOOD
@Budonkya
3 жыл бұрын
I think My play is better out of the two new ones, but Way less sad is great too
@edwinlevin7959
2 жыл бұрын
i never have listen to way less sad. i actually listen worlds smallest violin repeating
@tanjiro_k.
2 жыл бұрын
BUT I’M WAY LESS SAAAAD~
@noonelooksatusers
2 жыл бұрын
@@edwinlevin7959 i like both now lol
As soon as I introduced "Burn the house down" I became popular for the entire year because when people thought of the epic song they thought of me introducing it to them and thought I was so cool.
@elagorgulu1348
3 жыл бұрын
Omg wow
@iiomqfaderz
3 жыл бұрын
O
@ashley-tt9os
3 жыл бұрын
this guy has figured out how to be popular
@katsauce
3 жыл бұрын
r/ThatHappened
@the_zster_official
3 жыл бұрын
WAY UP WAY UP WE GOT!
I would love to see a part two with some songs like -Humpty Dumpty -Turning Out -Dear Winter -My Play -Christmas In June Just some suggestions :)
@atonofhats2185
3 жыл бұрын
Turning out pt. ii as well
@craquerock
3 жыл бұрын
dear winter makes me cry, dont know why
@jonnybuijze1770
3 жыл бұрын
And now that OK orchestra is out, also 3 o'clock things and Ordinary-ish people maybe? Those are my favourites.
@yigoh8437
3 жыл бұрын
@@jonnybuijze1770 and Bummerland
@aaronwidjaja2242
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t throw out my legos definitely
I WASNT EXPECTING THIS BUT I AM QUITE PLEASED!! also congrats on 100k!!!
@shinveedemondog1659
3 жыл бұрын
FuRrY?!?
@iiomqfaderz
3 жыл бұрын
E
@NightW_Tv
3 жыл бұрын
WHAT R U DOING HERE!?!? I love u
@seventrials
3 жыл бұрын
WAIT YOU WATCH MATHEW TOO??????
@sprout9745
3 жыл бұрын
BLACKIEEEEEEE
Ah, finally. Another good AJR review. Taste. "This made me feel sad and happy at the same time." Yeah, that sums up their music pretty well. Part 2?
@isaiahjoiner1625
3 жыл бұрын
I was looking to see if anyone commented this cuz I wanted to but you beat me to the punch lol
@Ni.61
3 жыл бұрын
Yes pleaseeee
@cyanboom807
3 жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY agree, there are so many songs of theirs that i just feel sad and happy at the exact same time
Not me realizing I listen to AJR songs without knowing it’s by AJR-
@Undydamon
3 жыл бұрын
Same, I didn't know they made "Weak" and I've listened that to it for years
@kamaboko662
3 жыл бұрын
@@Undydamon exactly! I got so excited when I found out that they did
@toby_that_one_random_guy
Жыл бұрын
@@Undydamon same here!
@Spamilton1739
2 ай бұрын
That's the odd thing about ajr, so many people know them without knowing them
definition of AJR: making upbeat songs about depression.
@act2wasstronger182
2 жыл бұрын
I was depressed as hell and desperately trying to cheer up by simply listening to music on KZread. 3 o clock things came in the recommendations..... "Come on guys, I promise everything will be alright, be ok " I cried for half an hour, and felt much much better
I would love if you reacted to Glass Animals, they have some crazy weird music! They’re incredible. Some song suggestions: Gooey Pools Heat Waves Toes The Other Side Of Paradise Pork Soda Take a Slice
@wianchy
3 жыл бұрын
Their sound is so unique, I'd love to see him react to them! 'Waterfalls coming out your mouth' is one of my favourites
@alicialapatra7416
3 жыл бұрын
OMG YES YES YES ONE MILLION TIMES YES!!!
@weeeee3254
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and pork soda! :D
@zzombiie_
3 жыл бұрын
YES
@heartlyla
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!! they are so good aaa
Fun fact! The synth you loved so much in Weak isn't a synth at all, It's trumpet with a THICK layer of vocoding on it. Despite their really electro sound they don't actually use straight synths very often, they prefer to take real life sounds and instruments and just go ham in the post-production
@MathewMcKenna
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting you mentioned this actually! Just a little after doing this video, I stumbled across one of the members doing a dive into how they produced Weak, which had such amazing and interesting insights. I loved that one of the ways they made the pulsing sounds was by reversing the instruments periodically, and I did notice how much they just messed with sounds to make them distorted and really fascinating. Such a cool method of production!
i highly recommend listening to more songs by ajr specifically: my play karma bummerland netflix trip
For me, AJR is that favorite band I forget about bc I get distracted, but I'm always so fricking happy to see them come up again. Best pop band ever.
@AudreyLunaGarner
2 жыл бұрын
How do you forget AJR?
@_1DK_
Жыл бұрын
yes same
I saw "AJR"and immediately clicked. They're amazing!!!
@frankiemcbean.
3 жыл бұрын
SAME
@stellapaulino7532
3 жыл бұрын
yes!!!!!
@imyour900yearoldgrandfathe4
3 жыл бұрын
YEESS!
@elagorgulu1348
3 жыл бұрын
SAME SAME AAAAAH
@Xxlex._
3 жыл бұрын
Mhm
PLEASE do a part 2!! I love AJR a lot and I'm so happy they've finally been getting some recognition in the past few years. Some suggestions you should listen to: Netflix Trip 100 Bad Days Next Up Forever Karma The Good Part Turning Out
@Pheonixvatoreii
Жыл бұрын
And Finale. Underrated song!
Their new album is coming out this month so, if you want more it's coming 😁😁, I would love for you to hear more of them 💛
Please do a part 2 for AJR! Their more popular songs that I love are "Karma", "Bummerland", "I'm Not Famous", "I'm Ready", and "Don't Throw Out My Legos"!
Sober up: This song is on Tik Tok! Bang: OMG This is ALSO in Tik Tok!! Weak: ... Am I a joke to you?
AJR is the kind of band that will make upbeat and catchy music with a sad meaning behind it. That why I love their songs so much- it’s so sad I could cry, but the vibe never lets me.
Do a part 2!! i recommend the songs: Way Less Sad Bummerland Don't Throw Out My Legos Karma Drama
If you do a part 2 heres some songs you should listen to: -Karma -Dear Winter -Turning Out -100 Bad Days -Bummerland (more recent one) -Way less Sad (most recent one)
“Sad and happy at the same time.” The AJR fans welcome you with open arms.
Part 2 songs to check out Role Models Dear Winter Let The Games Begin Karma Way Less Sad 100 Bad Days
I don't think I've EVER been this early lol
Could you react to Penelope Scott's songs? Always love the videos, keep it up
@evenstar.
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss
@lizziebear8841
3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes
@sparklepool101
3 жыл бұрын
YES AA
I really hope you react to AJR again, there’s plenty of underrated songs by them and I would love to hear your thoughts on them! Suggestions: Karma Next Up Forever The Entertainments Here Netflix Trip Come Hang Out Pretender (Acoustic) Come Hang Out Finale (Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next) Heck- just listen to ‘Neotheater’ and ‘The Click (Deluxe Edition)’ they are amazing!
suggestion: 'never listened to wallows!' they're a really cool band! some songs i suggest: -Are you bored yet? -OK -Remember when -Pleaser -Drunk on Halloween -Only friend -I'm full
@carolynrodrigues7388
3 жыл бұрын
pleaseeeeeeee
@maddypings9545
3 жыл бұрын
1980s Horror Film!
@d_johhns0n
3 жыл бұрын
i love wallows sm YES
@morganisstrange7839
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and scrawny tooooo
Could you do Penelope Scott -Lotta True Crime -Born2Run -Rät
@evenstar.
3 жыл бұрын
Yess omg he should also listen to feel better by Penelope
@kayceeviolet5147
3 жыл бұрын
Let me add to this -Sweet Hibiscus tea -Lukewarm -Lavender -Baxter the 3rd is under fucking siege -Mommy Fwiend
This man is the only music critic that doesn’t instantly hate all music
He should react to Bummerland and Way Less Sad!! Those two are absolute masterpieces
could you possibly react to IDKHOW (IDKHOWBUTTHEYFOUNDME is the full name) songs i recommend reacting to -door -new invention -choke -no one likes the opening band -bleed magic -do it all the time -clusterhug and fun fact: dallon (the singer in the band) used to be in panic at the disco when it was still a band
@ruejanea
3 жыл бұрын
I also recommend Razzmitaz (sorry if I spelled it wrong)
@IndependentOreo
3 жыл бұрын
Y e s
I love their music- Just a minute ago I was listening to their music Edit-HOLY SHEET- why does this comment have so many likes 👁👄👁 like anyone could of commented this lmao-
@brass_faucettt
3 жыл бұрын
Is- is that a reference to ‘Birthday Party’ I see? Or am I just thinking of it because i’m listening to Neotheater?
@frankiemcbean.
3 жыл бұрын
@@brass_faucettt maybe-
@ItzSylk
3 жыл бұрын
same lol
BANG!!
If you do a part 2 to listening to AJR, I would totally recommend the song Bummerland. It's definitely one of my favorites at the moment
@raew.1782
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yessss , and karma and I'm not famous
@krystlelacey5542
3 жыл бұрын
YES and my play- itll make him cry but that fine 🤧😬
@elagorgulu1348
3 жыл бұрын
I agrer with all the replys
@B_macs
3 жыл бұрын
My play would be better but bummerland is good to
@epichaxboi6258
3 жыл бұрын
I fucking love the drums in Bummerland!
If you could do a part 2 of listening to AJR, that'd be awesome! My favorites are definitely Worlds Smallest Violin and I'm Not Famous, so if you'd listen to those, I would love it!!
“This is making me sad and happy at the same time” perfect way to describe listening to AJR’s music 😂👌 Loved the video!
@luke2max
3 жыл бұрын
Haha nice to see you here lol
I remember when I was younger my local JD would play “Weak” and I really liked it but I was young and hadn’t thought to search it up then a few years later I find their song “Karma” now they’re like my favourite artist. So happy to see you react to these
I just have to say, Ryan is an absolute master at lyrics and production. And the fact that they work so hard to make each part of the song slightly different and interesting...just *chef's kiss*....
their songs are just 🤌🏼*chefs kiss*
I'M SO GLAD YOU LISTENED TO AJR! ♥ Their album songs have such good lyrics about so many things that people don't usually talk about in songs and I'd really love to see you react to a second part çwç
They are amazing and criminally underrated, I'd love to see a part 2.
I WAS ALREADY HAPPY ENOUGH WHEN YOU STARTED LISTENING TO MELANIE’S MUSIC BUT NOW MY LIFE IS COMPLETE
I love AJR, and I really enjoyed this reaction. If you're gonna make a pt. 2 i'd like to recommend: "Karma", "overture" (2017), and "Dear Winter"
Please do a part 2!! If you do, here are my recommendations: - Drama - Birthday Party - Break my Face - Come Hang Out
DO MORE! MORE PARTS! I suggest "Pitchfork Kids", "Netflix Trip", "Next Up Forever", and "My Play"!
I really love AJR, I would love for you to react to their new album when that drop the 26th
I would absolutely love to see a part 2! i'm so glad you liked them so much because they're really good ! I'll recommend some songs: karma, birthday party, dont throw out my legos, my play, break my face :)
The biggest shout-out to you Matt, this is what reactions are supposed to be and you fucking nailed it. You have real appreciation for the music, you give insight without ranting, and you keep it fun, 10/10
Hey! Might I recommend listening to the album Hawaii: pt ii (also know as the miracle musical). Very good album! And if you do, I'd recommend the songs The Mind Electric and Dream in Sweet Sea Major
If it's possible, Could you possibly react to Confetti? Some songs I recommend by them: -Ghost -Dear God -Rob a Bank -Lonely -Right now -Motive -Elephant in the room :,)
aaaaaa i need a part 2! literally AJR is my favorite band and i would like to see you reacting to more song of them
May I request more AJR specifically Karma, Birthday Party, I’m Ready, I’m Not Famous, and Bummerland
Perfect timing as they're coming out with a album this month
IF you’re thinking of doing a second part to ajr I’d recommend karma, I’m not famous, Netflix trip, and wow, I’m not crazy. They’re all bops
Might I recommend from AJR 'Bummerland', 'I'm ready' '100 bad days' and 'Karma' (100 bad days and Karma IN THAT ORDER (imo)) They're amazing songs on the same levels as the ones you've covered in this video. Thanks for making such amazing content my dude!
WOOO CONGRAATS ON THE PLAY BUTTON AND 100K! SO DESERVED
chicken sandwich
@nordicbridgetrollenthusias8194
3 жыл бұрын
True.
@daniellelong8674
3 жыл бұрын
same bro
@mariam-li3pp
3 жыл бұрын
yes
@sprout8841
3 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@dysanity
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful wording
“I really like his hat“ YESS welcome to that family!
I stumbled upon this video around the time that it came out and I returned to it today to say thank you. I started listening to AJR because of you and this video! They are amazing and I adore their music! Thanks for helping me become an AJR fan! ❤
I absolutely adore ajr, they've been one of my favorite bands for years now, and I was always hoping you would do a video on them, but I never had the courage to write a comment. They have multiple videos online talking about how they write and compose their songs, and even if you don't do a video on it, I highly, highly, highly suggest the song Karma. Or really any of their songs, especially from the album, The Click or Ok Overture
"This is making me sad and happy at the same time" AJR in a nutshell
You absolutely need to do a sequel, and you really need to include karma. Karma would be a good song to watch last in a video. Also include I'm Not Famous
Finally!! Knew you would like them, your reactions bring me back to when I first found out about them
Great job an reaching 100,000 subscribes you really deserved it keep up the great content 💖💕❤
While you are on the train of liking AJR, they have a new album coming March 26, titled Ok Orchestra. I would totally recommend listening to it when it comes out. And yes, Bang! will be on the album!
AJR is amazing. The only one you missed of my favorite songs is "Karama"
AAAA IVE BEEN WANTING THIS VIDEO FOR AGES THANK YOU! Also congratulations on the play button, love your content and music 💕 they bring me and so many others so much joy, and your never listened to __ series has introduced me to some amazing artists, thank you :) edit; you should do a part 2 maybe when their next album ok orchestra on march 26th the songs out already from the album are bang (which you listened to here), bummerland, my play and way less sad. other songs you should listen to that id recommend are; birthday party turning out and turning out part ii dear winter the entertainments here next up forever finale im not forcing you to or anything, i just think it would be cool and i dont think youd regret it ✨💃
U should do part 2 where you listen to their newer songs (well bang is kinda new but still) They are so amazing!
I love AJR especially Neotheater, their newest songs like my play and the click
Love AJR, but have you listened to Jon Bellion before? His music is really good.
idk if youve listened to more ajr since this vid (since its really old LOL) but i would really love a part 2 to this !! maybe more songs from neotheatre ??
Ive been the biggest fan of AJR for years. I love watching people listen to the first time and fall in love, I had that same moment too😂. They are truly amazing in what they do. AJR 4 LIFE BABYY🔥🔥🔥
Hey, maybe you should react to Mindless self indulgence.
the thing about ajr is i dont understand why people hate them, they are just creative with their songs and people dont like that i guess. ajr is one of my fav artist and im not forcing people to like them, i just dont understand why people hate them.
Congratulations!!!!!💙💙💙 Your videos make me so happy, and I have gotten so many artists from your videos! Thankyou for your content
“I’m so happy and sad at the same time” Welcome to AJR lmao
i’m a simple woman. i see AJR. i click.
Finally! A positive AJR reaction
WE NEED A PART 2! THEY HAVE SO MANY AMAZING SONGS!
“FILTHY trumpet” is currently my favorite thing. What I love about your videos is that you stop the music just long enough to share some great thoughts then get back into it without breaking up the rhythm too much. Well done! I’d like to also request AJR’s Karma but the live version from One Spectacular Night. First time I stumbled upon it I watched it at least 10 times in a row it was so spectacular & there was so much going on. Would be fun to hear your thoughts.
I think AJR has one of the best community's
Can you react ro Gorillaz, i would love to see it☺️
We need a part 2 as you barely covered their songs. They have lots of songs and they are amazing! Can't wait for their new album OK Orchestra to come out this week!!!!
I literally found these guys a few weeks ago after watching one of my favorite KZreadrs doing a misheard lyrics thing. "Burn the House Down," was on there and the misheard lyric was, "You sticky pickle. you stupid fool." I heard that and was like, "must check out the original," and I've been hooked and I got a ticket to see them in June!
can you react to madison beer’s new album “life support”?🥰
please react to NFs music please
@punksscareme
3 жыл бұрын
he already did the link is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6eOy7uLk7PIYpc.html
@StealthyCrab
3 жыл бұрын
@@punksscareme cheers
I’m still a teen, but my friend group fell apart and once he said that ting about going outside for the last time with them I looked at the group chat with them and one of them left, thanks I’m crying now
Yes! I have been wanting this forever! Thank you so much Mathew! Also PLEASE react to Dear Winter, it is my favorite!✌🏼
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@12s0ph
3 жыл бұрын
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Day 25 of asking for an AURORA or Cloe x halle reaction
please do a part 2. Growing up on bleecker street, Netflix trip, and I'm ready are all from the same album but have such a different feel/doesn't seem like these songs are from the same album
one thing ajr is known for is how many instruments they add into there songs! i feel there are so many other songs that displayed this! u gotta do a part 2 man
since u like them so much could u do a part two listening to some of their older stuff from their album 'Living room'? (lol theyre my favourite band and they dont get enough love)
2:07 I actually called this, though it was a little later in life. My friends and I used to drive around a lot, listening to music and just relaxing, and one day I was feelin extra instrospective and went, “you guys ever think about how you never know if, when you’re doing something, it could be the last time you’ll ever do it and you’d never know? This could be the last time we hang out, and we’d have no idea.” We ended up having a pretty deep conversation about it afterwards, talking for another hour about it. Four years later and I realized that was the last time I saw all four of em in the same place, and I’ve only seen one of them recently to begin with.
thank u so much for doing ajr, i love how we have the same feeling for them, and just ive been waiting for this thank you. yes i know its been a week and u will never see this but still
ajr is legit my favorite band PLEASE do a part two!!