Whoever produced “blinding lights”, “in your eyes”, and “scared to live” did the 80s sound PERFECT for this day and age. I’ve always loved 80s music hearing it when my parents would play it so it was awesome hearing a current artist I also love absolutely KILL this sound
@yaboislameye52453 жыл бұрын
And Hardest To Love
@Ajani1863 жыл бұрын
That's mostly Daniel Lopatin aka Oneohtrix Point Never
@wvmountaineer803 жыл бұрын
agreed
@AJMangino3 жыл бұрын
Max Martin baby!
@seviren3 жыл бұрын
Like do you really not give a damn to look it up? It's not like you need to go buy the album and look in the liner notes..........
@chwethington4 жыл бұрын
The part at the beginning when its just an echoey synth gets me so excited as the song builds I love it
@baras71994 жыл бұрын
Ashton Irwin, drummer from 5 seconds of summer, made a "drum cover" of this song on his IG and those drums give (and his excitement) give this song even better vibe. You should check it out.
@francoortega79144 жыл бұрын
Didnt sound nice at all in my opinion
@Zóendly4 жыл бұрын
@@francoortega7914 trying to find somebody who asked
@danicallmeover47784 жыл бұрын
5:20 that's a bit of the reverb/slowed version of the song which he actually shared once on Twitter, he liked it a lot so he put it on the video. Abel is the goat 😍😳
@eluno9493 жыл бұрын
It’s halftimed lmao. Abel is good but his team is what takes it to the next level.
@danicallmeover47783 жыл бұрын
@@eluno949 search on youtube blinding lights slowed/reverb and you will see what I'm talking about, he even shared a bit of that version on his Twitter once so
@kathyd25953 жыл бұрын
The Weeknd really puts out an incredible album and the commentary, thriller videos, bandages, 'plastic surgery' as a diss to the LA women and men looking alike due to plastic surgery, and releasing some emotion over a broken heart; makes Abel a true artist in every way. Major talent and I'm a fan!
@danielthechskid4 жыл бұрын
This song is great, especially if you have a decent pair of headphones or a good set of speakers with a subwoofer. It has that 80s Flash Dance feel to me and just makes me smile.
@kellyh72533 жыл бұрын
Just gotta say real quick, your definition of a producer in the beginning made me smile because it just shows your genuine and pure your love for making music is. Love your content and value your opinion greatly! Keep doing what you do :)
@bornlegend76374 жыл бұрын
Of all the reaction i have seen of blinding light u did the most professional one
@ayishaiqal37044 жыл бұрын
should see thethirdernest , he do breakdown too
@ilovethemusic094 жыл бұрын
React to the entire album and the bonus tracks plss, they’re sooo good
@TheLHBT4 жыл бұрын
References: Take On Me (a-ha) and Maniac (Michael Sembello).
@wille57444 жыл бұрын
Great video Blake! I’m surprised you didn’t mention Max Martin though since he was a producer and writer and this song has all his hallmarks.
@DanielRuiz-yy5jw4 жыл бұрын
You should really react to “Melodrama” by lorde! I think you’ll LOVE the production. There’s many videos of her explaining how she produces the songs and why she puts those kinds of beats inside. It’s incredible. You’ll love it!!! (Btw love your vids)
@millionmiles9533 жыл бұрын
Im so in love with this music(retro vibe). And that melody🥰
@fawzjamal27544 жыл бұрын
i cant listen to this song anymore without Ashton ( from 5sos ) drum cover coming to mind :D it just makes me smile
@jjgfwillemijn4 жыл бұрын
fawz jamal Same🙃
@marieb17584 жыл бұрын
I literally just saw that and went straight on here to see if Blake did a video in this song 😅
@An-zo3tx4 жыл бұрын
Sameeee😆
@ser7714 жыл бұрын
The original will always remain the best version
@kanakkaradbhajne71052 жыл бұрын
@@ser771 yes!
@andresf31244 жыл бұрын
4:27 got his own vocals 👌
@jjharmon80753 жыл бұрын
I love this song. It has a great 80's sound
@yankeemania23453 жыл бұрын
Sir you really helped me appreciate this song way more than I had previously did and I didn't know it was possible to love the more than I do. Some say that it is a simple song but how you explained what goes into making this song is so cool to know. It really was song of the year for 2020 in terms of the accolades it earned, the replayability, etc. Great video!
@VarunNarayanan4 жыл бұрын
You should watch the Heartless official video as this is the continuation
@imicca3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what is with 80s music but it feels like it’s forever
@robertbissonnette51604 жыл бұрын
My opinion is this it's a really good song and it really has a power beat witch I have a good ear for on a scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 10
@infinityquartz47444 жыл бұрын
Wow he even referenced call and response in his first reaction
@jentalksbooks4 жыл бұрын
Yes, Take On Me 🎵
@xenia22474 жыл бұрын
When I hear Blinding lights I see Ashton with drums 💜Love you so much Balke💜🥺
@sidney_tayy4 жыл бұрын
You have to react to his track "After Hours" ! Spectacular
@yxolloxy32734 жыл бұрын
it's a very synthwave inspired song; the clip absolutely fits it; for me it feels like it's inspired by something like Carpenter Brut's Turbo Killer, or, strangely enough David Hasselhoff's True Survivor
@danielharmon153 жыл бұрын
3:30 the word you're looking for this kind of aesthetic is "Outrun"
@ROBLOXGamingDavid2 жыл бұрын
Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a perfect combination.
@royfablooo28103 жыл бұрын
Everybody needs to make songs from Synths, I do think it's probably the best Instrument next to Guitars.
@ecctopcd4 жыл бұрын
Quick save with the "don't do drugs" disclaimer 😂
@sheb27644 жыл бұрын
You should react to full album with bonus tracks...
@ishaansejpal2493 жыл бұрын
I'm a straight guy and I have to tell you, you're so attractive! Great analysis too :) love it.
@adhunikmanav26383 жыл бұрын
Who knew that one of the greatest 80s songs will be released in 2019
@leonie5633 ай бұрын
I love that he heard Flock of Seagulls or A-HA...I did too!
@soraiadias64253 жыл бұрын
I found this channel today and I totally gonna binge watch all of his videos
@zoobaali17664 жыл бұрын
Its from Max Martin aaaand he made a lot of hits ..😂.
@jcabrerabrown4 жыл бұрын
keep reacting to The Weeknd!!
@FHD1174 жыл бұрын
it's totally retro sythnwave music
@Bradenn4 жыл бұрын
you should definitely react to his until i bleed out video
@sina53064 жыл бұрын
You have to watch his performance of blinding lights on the vmas 😍
@phymatoyt70874 жыл бұрын
ay bro please react to the full album ! please just please i beg
@netmannetman81243 жыл бұрын
We love the Max Martin collaboration with the Weeknd on this track and the album 😁
@vinayjangam6273 жыл бұрын
TBH this song makes me wanna go to Vegas and race my car 😂 lolll
@shutalley233 жыл бұрын
You should do the whole ALBUM
@indianstarboy3 жыл бұрын
Nobody can handle the swag of blinding lights
@iq05786 ай бұрын
Respect to Max Martin
@sofiaruedi554 жыл бұрын
Can you react to the neighborhood
@kayfromfaraway4 жыл бұрын
DO BLONDE BY FRANK OCEAN PLEASE
@ShakiraSmylie3 ай бұрын
The weekend really put lot of effort for the album
@nicolasmoya91564 жыл бұрын
React to the whole After Hours album!!!!
@imicca3 жыл бұрын
6:20 its called sync :) its what every music video should have
@Lily-go5gf4 жыл бұрын
Can you react to Zayn!!
@deepmatharoo65564 жыл бұрын
Is he still in the game
@rersmad3 жыл бұрын
Deep matharoo yess!!
@rodbroker3 жыл бұрын
It seems that one part of the video was made in Los Angeles .. i have been to Vegas and i dont really remember seeing those towers and bridges
@tamarvargas46884 жыл бұрын
could you react to any twenty one pilots album? they’ve got a sick drummer and no one ever really reacts to how meticulously they put their songs together and it would be so cool to see what you think of any of the albums, just a suggestion bc I freakin love your videos
@-ameera-91033 жыл бұрын
YOU NEED TO REACT TO HIS ALBUM BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS. Best albums ever!!
@herodayyy4 жыл бұрын
Heartless reaction
@daltonking26203 жыл бұрын
Greag video bro! Id love to see an NF - clouds reaction, or really just nf in general(im sure you probably get this alot lmao).
@apparvallikannu62603 жыл бұрын
Here aft 1 year lol
@thebigshadow15884 жыл бұрын
3:19 same thought
@srikanthsri674426 күн бұрын
Bro can u try in movies.. looks awesome 😎
@NinaAteCocaiNoe3 жыл бұрын
Could you please react to Save your tears or some other songs from The Weeknd? They are highly addictive and with each listening I like them more, I like your explanation of psychology behind it
@sabyasachisahu56993 жыл бұрын
If I would ever own a supercar this will definitely the first song to go for.. And may I got into a brutal accident lol.
@imposter-9822 жыл бұрын
3:44
@Max-dd4ow3 жыл бұрын
I never listened to this song until the other day because I thought it was a big meme. I Was Wrong This song is so perfect, it grooves really well, it’s catchy, and it’s easy on the ears. 10/10 from me
@kathyd25953 жыл бұрын
@Blake McClain Have you ever listened to The Killers? They're a band from Las Vegas. My son introduced me to a song, and it's great! Like this song, when you hear it you feel up and the man's on top of the world. Watch the video and it makes total sense of what you thought originally. I'll find it and send you the link.
@aryanjohnsharma2 жыл бұрын
More Weeknd vids sir 🙏
@bakshev3 жыл бұрын
There's also a pigeon, which represents the fact that they need to take out the trash.
@atharvmathur912 жыл бұрын
PLEASE REACT TO SOME OF HIS EARLIER WORK LIKE TRILOGY AND KISS LAND
@thisfeatureisstupidxo3 жыл бұрын
Do the albums
@imcrazyforwar3 жыл бұрын
"oh wow" is the response to the drug fueled adventure being revealed. I'm sad lol.
@dhruvdave11112 жыл бұрын
Hey bro I like ur channel (pls read fully), just want to share with u very fascinating fact " I rejected this track when I heard it's all time best of past 50 years as chosen by billboard, later two days back I heard it sung by Ukrainian girl in one broadcasting app unaware that's she is singing this one ,I liked , it played back in my head hence after two days I told her to recall the same song and she sang and told me the title "blinding lights", i hit the utube search and to my astonishment i felt like OH MY GOD " song was saying to me , u rejected me and I came back to u since m really the best material " I mean it taught me the lesson that best is best it will make u accept that it's best 🙂
@anusha43264 жыл бұрын
REACT TO CAMILA’S ALBUM ROMANCE
@beheytex4 жыл бұрын
How I Am Feeling Now by Charli XCX 💬🎶👍
@beheytex4 жыл бұрын
album 😉
@AmericanVanGogh3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Have you ever thought about critiquing any of the artists covering The Weekend's songs? 👍❤😎🎨
@MysticalRainbowKaci3 жыл бұрын
Please do some Mac Miller Reactions...Anything off Swimming to start! 💖
@3alET3 жыл бұрын
The BPM of both songs are very close.
@joesinclair56174 жыл бұрын
Falling in Reverse - Popular Monster
@sunnymehra8631 Жыл бұрын
You missed call out my name
@ramenchilli4 жыл бұрын
now do the indian version by DripReport
@victorgustavoalmeida4 жыл бұрын
please react to ceremonials by florence + the machine
@xior62543 жыл бұрын
5:19
@StonedSpagooter4 жыл бұрын
If for some reason you come across this comment I would recommend checking out Teddy Swims cover of this song.
@kleitonsantos5224 жыл бұрын
React to Twenty One Pilots
@nikolaijohnson4923 жыл бұрын
Man, you know so much about how drugs work. Teach us more.
@abri_234 жыл бұрын
react to ariana grande
@cillboon3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could take your videos to another level by investing in a decent microphone.
@brokensword2621 Жыл бұрын
this song has (A-ha's 'Take on Me) vibe. specially in the beginning of the song. also the 80 songs are way better these this crappy music's we heard these days 😃