The guy next to her is Damon Albarn, the mastermind behind the music of Gorillaz and the voice of 2-D. The mastermind behind the visuals is Jamie Hewlett, these two are the creators of this band
@michaelhall8440
2 жыл бұрын
And Jamie Hewlett is probably Banksy. Maybe.
@michaelspink1479
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed- 2-D is the blue haired guy with has vocals on most tracks. Désolé isn’t just French for sorry- it’s an entire feeling of remorse that motivates your action such as the line “Désolé drives you home”. I always took it that it’s repetition through the song is kind of a metaphorical representation this feeling is ever present no matter what you do. The location is lake Como in Lombardy, Italy. I’ve always taken Gorillaz to be derived from the term “Guerrilla warfare”, a method of fighting where small skilled groups use hit & run tactics to hit large, less mobile targets. Damon Albarn set the band up as an anti mainstream outlet to showcase his love of world music through highlighted genres that don’t get radio or TV airplay but are innovating more than major label releases. Gorillaz gives those main stream production values to highlight the talent- effectively hit & run pop going up against bigger known acts in the west. The featured artist here Fatiumata Diawara is originally form the west African country of Mali, but currently lives in France. In 2019 she was nominated for a The best global music award at the Grammys. She also lends vocals on fellow British band Disclosures track- “Douha-(Mali, Mali)” if you want to check out more. The song machine project this comes from a UK lockdown project in which Damon collaborated with global stars via video conferences to make random collectives tracks- The pink phantom with Elton John & 6lack is worth checking out.
@katie_cant_compute
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelspink1479 Love this comment! So detailed and explains everything perfectly, I love the detail about the links between the band and guerrilla warfare tactics
@Ryu-Q363
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhall8440 Most likely lmao
@BassBanj0
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhall8440 and honestly i wouldn't be surprised if he was
@LimpFrenchToast
2 жыл бұрын
If you’d like to continue the Gorillaz’s “every song has sounded different so far” trend, I recommend listening to “Aires”.
@AntonioSantos07
2 жыл бұрын
"Momentary Bliss" would be interesting also
@shiottamusic
2 жыл бұрын
And Rhinestone Eyes
@JRcomments
2 жыл бұрын
Rockit
@twodimensional6887
2 жыл бұрын
@@shiottamusic he's done that one already, you should watch it
@shiottamusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@twodimensional6887 yea he posted it a few days after I commented. Great reaction. Great song
@sieglindeeilserv8799
2 жыл бұрын
Fatoumata Diawara has done some really amazing music. She's super talented and worth checking out.
@Bigfootvato420
2 жыл бұрын
El Mañana is an underrated gem. The music video is like a part 2 to Feel Good Inc.
@slippetyslop7136
2 жыл бұрын
Pink Phantom featuring Elton John and 6LACK is also on this album, great song!
@terrygray8016
2 жыл бұрын
I love this Gorillaz rabbit hole, some of these songs I've never heard before
@ZuperPhresh
2 жыл бұрын
word i actually havent heard this one. not much from their last album except the one with Schoolboy Q
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@ZuperPhresh check out jimmy jimmy it's amazing british ska their little mini album the last thing they didnha so songs one ska one reggae and one dance hall song on it
@sabfit4life277
2 жыл бұрын
It's like they're travelling thr world and incorporating all the different styles, sounds and artists, it's awesome! 🔥💯
@Ky-ma-ro
2 жыл бұрын
That's one of the purposes of song machine, collaboration with even more smaller artist that have great potential around the globe.
@sabfit4life277
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ky-ma-ro ahhhh cool! Thanks 😊
@darksideofthemood
Жыл бұрын
As a french person : this could have been recorded in France but it wasn't! Though we have similar looking places. " Désolée " means sorry. And while I don't understand Fatoumata's african language I can tell you that the french lyrics deal with one apologizing for taking their distance from someone who has hurt them deeply, that they'll need a long time to heal and process the hurt. It's a " I love you but I can't do this anymore " It refers to 2-D, the singer, and Murdoc, the basist. They have a very rocky couple relationship, Murdock being very abusive and violent at times while 2-D is a peaceful man who can't take it anymore
@lisemzarate4029
2 жыл бұрын
The guy in the boat, is Damon Alburn, co creator and vocalist for the character 2-D , The green guy is Murdok , bass player and is designed after his voice actor. Watch Bananaz, by Ceri Levy, theres a 20 year long comic story buried in all this,
@paladinrose
2 жыл бұрын
You gotta check "Fire coming out of a monkey's head." Although, for the real experience, I'd advise following it with "Don't Get Lost in Heaven" and "Demon Days", the following two tracks on that album. Together, all three of them are a complete journey. And... just so darkly relevant right now. So, so darkly relevant.
@barbarjinx3802
2 жыл бұрын
Lake Como, Italy Other great songs from this album are:1. "Strange Timez" 2. "The Valley of the Pagans" (featuring Beck) 3. "The Lost Chord" 4. "Pac-Man 5. Momentary Bliss
@tamarakindle73
2 жыл бұрын
I still recommend Accention, Souk eye, Lake Zurich, Pac man and Strobe lite. Love the Gorillaz reactions I am here for it all day long!
@sirgnome
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked the song so much! I still suggest Andromeda but really everything from the Humanz album is good.
@laguti17
2 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite song on that album with Ascension next then Saturnz Barz
@jdksdj11
2 жыл бұрын
@@laguti17 same like you, but I would add Busted and Blue.
@leemiles1121
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny that you talk about unmasking because Damon Albarn is one of the biggest music stars of the 90's/00's in the UK and his voice is so recognisable i don't think the identity has ever been much of a secret
@Jairuhme_
2 жыл бұрын
This song has really similar vibes to El Manana. It seems to have a really similar chord progression if not the same. El Manana is like the moody teen who grew up to be Desole. That's like the only example I can think of from the Gorillaz where two songs are immediately distinguishable as being from the same band, and they came out 15 years apart. Both songs are absolutely great though.
@Vulcanfaux
2 жыл бұрын
All I can tell you is that I believe that guy on the boat is Damon himself. ( may have miss spelled his name) and the singing voice of 2-D (blue hair dude) is all him. Beyond that idk. I just love the music, haven't really looked too deep into the characters of this band outside of knowing their names.
@t.e.stroud1781
2 жыл бұрын
Fatoumata is a goddess. Her music speaks to the soul directly.
@anglerfish61
2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is so good i agree. The whole song is like a "im sorry but its all good now" vibe imo
@smoot2337
2 жыл бұрын
to me its more like trying to cover up regret with feel good moments but the sadness is still there
@anglerfish61
2 жыл бұрын
@@smoot2337 i can see that
@StevenTisdaleformosa
2 жыл бұрын
Damon Albarn next to her, the singer/songwriter of most of Gorillaz work...Check out his most recent solo track, "Royal Morning Blue" or "Darkness to Light", which he performed live recently on some late night show.
@davethehatatkins708
Жыл бұрын
It's interesting, in the lyrics, she's from 🇲🇱 Mali, an ex French colony.. so the sorry, is in FR and the rest of her vocal seems to be in native language . Such a great song...
@mr.thomas8091
Жыл бұрын
She knocks this song out of the park!
@nathabrat
2 жыл бұрын
The video may be set in Italy, lake Como. The mountains , les alpes maritime, do meet the coast in the south of France. Gorgeous video & song.
@RooftopPaper
2 жыл бұрын
Fatoumata Diawara is phenomenal. Gorillaz never misses when they collab.
@sydneydunning8263
2 жыл бұрын
Damon Albarn never hid his face when he made Gorillaz with Jamie but they just don't take center stage when it comes to the music. Even when they perform live they usually use holograph and videos with Damon and the band on stage but not focused on. Though in Sond Machiene there are a couple videos where Damon is hanging out with the band and whoever is featuring like this one.
@patjackson8649
2 жыл бұрын
If you think Fatou sings well, check out her guitar skills :) She is from Mali and has worked on many projects with Damon
@MangaManiac
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely still one of my favorite songs from Gorillaz. This one and Andromeda.
@chefdsal1
Жыл бұрын
Unexpectedly, my favorite too. It stuck with me. Caught myself humming it constantly
@elisabethmclean1230
2 жыл бұрын
Love these Gorilaz reactions, fireflies is my favorite song by them, but everything by them is wonderful. Ty
@Ky-ma-ro
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song, it's one of my favorites from gorillaz. It gives me such a sense of remorse but deep love at the same time. Te green guy is Murdock the bassist of the band, Damon was on the boat, he's the voice of the 2-d and the band. This was one of the few times they let you see the real and fake at the same time.
@Scamdar
2 жыл бұрын
Lake Como Italy is where it was filmed
@clairepercy3662
2 жыл бұрын
Empire ants and doncamatic are both great songs by Gorillaz, you should check them out
@n0body550
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourites, Desole. Just such a calm etherial aesthetic.
@petrichor649
2 жыл бұрын
They always make clever music.
@christopherlundgren1700
2 жыл бұрын
Rhinestone Eyes, Sleeping Powder, Fireflies
@Bipolarama
2 жыл бұрын
I'll once again highly recommend November Has Come ft. MF DOOM, it bangs
@maelpaquette5749
2 жыл бұрын
There is a gorillaz movie in production for netflix and I am so excited. They have built such à universe around their Character and song that im sure ill be amazing
@eddiegesch8645
2 жыл бұрын
Noodle has the most interesting backstory though, brief summary a musical prodigy who was part of a Japanese super soldier program made her skilled with weapons and she knows every language created.
@aphermion
2 жыл бұрын
The guy on the boat is Damon Albarn, one of the brains behind Gorillaz and the singing voice of 2-D (blue haired dude). 100 other people probably presented the same information already, but the more the merrier, I guess.
@l34CoNCreepy
Жыл бұрын
i never realized til i read the lyrics, he says "im trying to hold on to you" and she says no "sorry, try to hold on to you" basically hold onto yourself. this song is just so elegant.
@brookehornback1896
2 жыл бұрын
The beat sounds similar to the Dazz Band's song ,Let it Whip.Her voice is beautiful.This is my new go to song.I'll be looking her up to hear more.Mr.LBoyd thank you, this made my day.
@jffullum4325
2 жыл бұрын
Plastic Beach with Snoop Dogg is awesome too.
@michaelljungberg
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend diving into Park Life and other songs by Blur to see Damon Albarn's musical start before Gorilla and the first band that made him famous.
@757reaper
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad they've sent you down the DEEP Gorillaz Rabbit Hole. I hope they don't forget to suggest Doncamatic since its a loosey. You know it's good music when it makes you grit face to it.
@esteban280889
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know this one but loved it.
@cultjezx
2 жыл бұрын
Check out "Nterini" by Fatoumata Diawara . She's an Amazing artist
@martinstensvehagen9161
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the song I recommend so much😁
@jordanlee3972
2 жыл бұрын
Do ya thing, rock the house, some kind of nature, broken, November has come!
@shiningskies47
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see your reaction to Do Ya Thing by Gorillaz, an underrated favorite of mine
@martinstensvehagen9161
2 жыл бұрын
The guy on the boat is the voice behind 2-D, Damon Albarn! So they were on he boat together
@robertruiz2535
2 жыл бұрын
Should check out "El Manana" and it comes after "Feel Good Inc." Almost all there music videos are connected with each other.
@AmyNumberSeven
2 жыл бұрын
Voting once again for you to listen to November Has Come. It's my favorite track off Demon Days without question. I blast that shit every 11/1.
@edward18517
2 жыл бұрын
Behind El Manana this might be my favorite Gorillaz song.
@TheMaxmt57
2 жыл бұрын
Had a feeling you were gonna do this great song! Love you content...keep up that great work!
@restonmather9717
2 жыл бұрын
love your channel fella
@juc9834
2 жыл бұрын
The film location was Italy of all places. Lake Como
@BreathingSmoke
2 жыл бұрын
I live these reaction soo much especially to the gorillaz
@sophiemeyer6718
2 жыл бұрын
this is such a good song
@sapphiresully720
2 жыл бұрын
The 4 animated members of the gorrilaz are not real people, the vocals for 2D (blue hair) is Damon albarn, the instruments and other vocals are guests and friends. When it comes to the creation of the characters that is Jamie Hewlett, they started working together when they shared an apartment in the early 2000s and created the gorrilaz to bring something that hadn't been done before, a completely virtual band.
@katie_cant_compute
2 жыл бұрын
The man in the boat with Fatoumata is Damon Albarn himself! He is the co-creator of Gorillaz (along with artist Jamie Hewlett) and is the amazing voice of 2D, the blue-haired one also in the boat, so the consistency (if you can call it that) between songs comes from him. The characters aren't really supposed to serve as 'masks' there's nobody 'hiding behind them' other than voice actors and singing voices. (I love Murdoc's (the green one's) VA Phil Cornwell because he also voiced Mog the cat in Meg & Mog lol) The characters are whole, fleshed-out characters with their own dynamics and personalities and lives, and the Gorillaz fandom would die for any one of them! Well most fans have mixed feelings about Murdoc due to his long history of abusing 2D, and him not being the best to the other two in his band either. He seems to be trying to get better and be more kind (he also has his share of childhood abuse I'm pretty sure) but he knows he's still got a long way to go, and probably will not ever be able to make up for all the hurt he's caused. Hence why I think this song is from Murdoc's perspective- along with the fact that he has a hand in writing most of the songs, I agree with another comment on here that 'Desole' means more than just sorry, it is an immense feeling of continued remorse, and so the song is likely about Murdoc's general feeling of remorse and guilt for his actions, hence why he is looking for the others and crying by himself in this video- he is seeing that the others can do just fine without him, and that is what he is afraid of. -His main excuse for still being with the band despite everyone disliking him was that he was the creator of Gorillaz and the bassist, and so they 'needed him'. Murdoc realising for the first time that the band are a solid unit without him maybe scares him- he realises he's in danger of losing his band- people who he's gone through hell and back with, and is even shown to care for in some instances, especially Noodle, who he helped raise with 2D and Russel since she was 10 years old. I find this song very sad, although I listen to it almost every day for the sick vibes lmao (the vocals and horn section in this kill me every time) Love this series of reacting to Gorillaz songs! I think maybe if you'd search up 'Gorillaz explained in 5 minutes' (or longer if you have the time) into KZitem, I feel like you'd really understand and enjoy the songs more.
@katie_cant_compute
2 жыл бұрын
sorry I don't know why a whole section crossed out x)
@weebspaghetti7044
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend momentary bliss, one of my favorites.
@restonmather9717
2 жыл бұрын
They are on Lake Como, Italy
@sambbk4588
2 жыл бұрын
Please listen to 'Every Planet We Reach Is Dead' - Gorillaz EDIT: But thankyou your exploration and appreciation has been fantastic.
@petrichor649
2 жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece
@esteban280889
2 жыл бұрын
Hollywood, The Pink Phantom
@VampeyMK
2 жыл бұрын
"Momentary Bliss" is probably my favourite from this album... love the video. Everything is so uplifting. You are also on there newest album "Song Machine, Season One" from 2020.
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
Not their newest album. They creates a mini album of three songs. The meanwhile album
@thenameisomari
2 жыл бұрын
@@cyberash3000 Meanwhile’s an EP, but yeah, it’s their latest project
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@thenameisomari an ep is a mini album as I said
@cyberash3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@thenameisomari its always been filled a min album up north and always will be aiming album
@Vamroc
Жыл бұрын
What I think is funny is that Gorillaz have their own universe canon and in that universe Ace (the zombie looking member) from The Powerpuff Girls joined the group because one of the original members of Gorillaz got in trouble for both doing & smuggling drugs. Yes, that is ACE the one time leader the Gangrene Gang the very same one from the show.
@joehynes5452
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like The Balkans region or Italy maybe? Idk but the guy driving the boat is Damon Albarn, the voice of 2-D(also in the boat).
@libarax
2 жыл бұрын
The beautiful scenary is Lake Como in Italy that borders Switzerland.
@Blizzard0fOz93
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there’s creatures in the sky, but there’s also Count Orlok from Nosferatu in the window of the lighthouse.
@davethehatatkins708
Жыл бұрын
Check our her solo work, she's amazing.. :)
@hermanokisling5299
2 жыл бұрын
This song always reminds me of the style council
@jahnoscarstaff2689
2 жыл бұрын
Hey MrLboyd, firstly, love you reactions! Been watching quite a few and I really like your honest reactions! Also, really glad you finally came across Gorillaz! My all time favoritt band! Other really good, and different, tunes to listen to are: Tomorrow comes today, Kids with Guns, Rock the House (!!!), Lil Dub Chefin, Superfast Jellyfish (!!!), Strobelite (!!!), Hollywood, El Mañana and 19-2000! They are all fantastic songs and very different from each other.
@jaxonfreeman1756
2 жыл бұрын
In the skies... there be monsters.
@nicoocin8130
Жыл бұрын
8:39 BRO HE REALLY DID THAT MAN THAT DIRTY 💀
@SomethingIguess379
2 жыл бұрын
The guys is 2-D’s real life counter part. 2-D is the guy with the blue hair on the boat
@ChickenFriedDryEraseMarkers
2 жыл бұрын
Not one I saw coming. But this was one of my favorites off of Song Machine. Pac-Man and Friday 13th would be my other favorites.
@mickymoist
2 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in you reacting to Fatoumata Diawara! Maybe her Colors session
@Sahiyena11
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! This is my absolutely favorite off Song Machine. You need to hit Momentary Bliss brother. That one's a whirlwind of vibes. Packed with more of a raw, less polished nature and dripping with emotion.
@Kingsnorelax
2 жыл бұрын
It is Italy. It is filmed on a lake in Italy.
@1nkf4ng57
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see him listen to Do Ya Thang with Andre 3000
@jlokison
2 жыл бұрын
France's southern coast along the Mediterranean has a lot of mountains in parts near Spain and Italy.
@jonathanmcknight2453
2 жыл бұрын
If you wondering where their are they are in the Powerpuff Girl world. And Did you listen to Momentary Bliss???? There is a legit episodic order to this cd.
@platinumspider7859
2 жыл бұрын
Filmed at Lake Como in Italy
@ponfed
2 жыл бұрын
Shot on Lake Como in Italy.
@themegagamer6086
2 жыл бұрын
You got to listen to the pink phantom. yes its by gorillaz in fact its in the same album as désolé
@Mocha._.
2 жыл бұрын
surely react to Gorillaz (tomorrow comes today ) or (kids with guns) both dope
@damianmousseau4125
2 жыл бұрын
They do have live vids if you are interested.
@domdabom.comtrademark3795
2 жыл бұрын
rhinestone eyes should def be next
@dwc1964
2 жыл бұрын
I've only been to Europe once, but I recall the train ride along the south of France, from around Nice to Monaco (where I have a 2nd cousin, so I figured while I was on the continent I'd drop by), was right up against a cliff. Monaco is almost completely vertical - and of course, made out of money.
@whfsyv
2 жыл бұрын
No, they not unmasks, that just creator and composer thats music Damon Albarn and he is british guy. And magic of Gorillaz is every song like another univers, and it is all trough this 20 years
@ReQuest17
2 жыл бұрын
It's looks kind of like Lake Como, but I'm not sure. I've never been, I've just seen it a ton in movies.
@leepopham-lithgow5104
Жыл бұрын
Yeah listen to Blur Parklife and you’ll recognise the music as Damon Albarn is the lead singer. They started Gorillaz what a side project that really caught on in the U.K
@ponfed
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites on Song Machine. you should do Pac-Man next...
@sjump38
2 жыл бұрын
Should check out Momentary Bliss and Pink Phantom, both off the same album as this song
@Dennis_aka_Norris
2 жыл бұрын
He’s “ the blue hair character “ 2D
@Spellbreaker3
2 жыл бұрын
You should try listening to Momentary Bliss. It's completely different (again) and awesome.
@aaronlipton2440
2 жыл бұрын
Song Machine was a really interesting project, the whole thing is worth a listen to
@ThePawnedPawn
2 жыл бұрын
I get the impression you would love Pink Phantom, and I'd also recommend Momentary Bliss and Strange Timez. 👌
@joshhyatt1558
2 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance, try to listen to "Empire Ants", it's such an amazing song.
@elwray3506
2 жыл бұрын
Song makes you feel good, except for Murdock obviously. Love that horn crescendo, where do you hear stuff like that nowadays? Edit: I don´t know much about Gorillaz´lore, but in my imagination the four members of the virtual group all represent aspects of Damon´s soul or his musical identity.
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