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This is incredible, you’re honestly too good

I agree, Funke, “Sorry for Party Rocking” by LMFAO is the greatest concept album ever made!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="451">7:31</a> "The Sun Wasn't A Metaphor, It Was Just The Sun" would make a great concept album title

FUNKe is a concept album that de-evolved into a KZfaqr and we love him for it.

I'm seeing a few people get lost at the video's condensed pacing, so if you're still confused just keep in mind every album I talk about picks a central theme/concept and then frames a bunch of songs around them. The video is me spitfiring all the different albums under that definition that I really enjoy. And my apologies if it's hard to follow at times, I didn't want to bore you with the details but I also wanted to pick specific parts of each album to highlight.

the cinematography in this one is next level

Production quality is absolutely world class. The sound production is also incredible.

this is one of the best youtube videos i’ve ever seen. time to watch all of your videos.

This is like TV quality content. Love every second of it XD

Im kinda bummed the opening musical isnt a full song. I really really love how it sounds, the tempo, the wordplay. Pls more Funke?

My favorite “one long song” is Since I Left You by The Avalanches. It was originally planned to have a more cohesive narrative, but that was scrapped eventually. However, echoes of it still remain throughout the album, giving it a dreamlike feeling bouncing between lucidity and free form thought association.

Impeccable presentation, timing and animation. Just too good. Listening to black foliage now.

The synth playing animation in the beginning is almost 100% musically accurate! That's some dedication I must admit👍

HOLY FUCKING SHIT IVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THAT EXACT TRANSITION ON ANATOLIA FOR YEARS I NEVER FUCKING THOUGHT ID HEAR SOMEONE ELSE MENTION IT I LITERALLY ALMOST CHOKED TO DEATH WHEN YOU MENTIONED FEED ME JACK AND A SECOND TIME WHEN YOU MENTIONED DA DA DA DA

this video kickstarted my music-listening journey, and after 9 months, i finally understand what the “cheesy script jar” is for

One of my favourite concept albums is "Time" by Electric Light Orchestra, listening to it from start to finish is a great experience. Some of Jeff Lynne's best tunes imo with a fun narrative - a man from the 80's being transported to the year 2095. You mentioned it in passing, but absolutely worth a listen for anyone who hasn't yet.

I'm so starved for tally hall recognition that I will flip the fuck out when Marvin's is referenced for like 3 seconds

How much of my soul do I have to cleave off for you to do more music?? Your covers are more emotion-provoking than the originals (I cried to Demonitized Again on repeat. Your song about copyright. tf), your originals are super satisfying.. just the stuff I like!

i will literally pay money to listen to a full version of the opening song, and even more money for a full album

The animation and the editing makes this video so much better from any commentary channel

My day is better when a FUNKe video randomly drops in my sub feed

I think good kid mad city deserved a mention as it is an incredible concept album, it's like the album equivalent of a movie, although I'm glad you mentioned to pimp a butterfly.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="380">6:20</a> THERE IT IS. I was losing my mind because Mandy's Marathon review had this cognitohazard-ass section, and now its here again. Something is afoot. Can't wait to see more of these being found.

incredible stuff as always! now i gotta watch it 20 more times to find all the little details

Never would’ve guessed that the funny guy I started watching for his tf2 videos would’ve made one of the best videos about music I’ve ever seen. You’ve come a long way Funke, from scripting to animating, this video is immaculate, thank you.

Surprised that Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral didn’t make an appearance. Themes of self-hatred, desperation, substance abuse, and similar subjects aren’t at all uncommon in music, but the way The Downward Spiral handles that narrative is unparalleled and makes for one of the most sobering musical experiences out there. It’s sequel, The Fragile, is also just as good, and serves as an arguably darker continuation of that narrative. Phenomenal albums, couldn’t recommend more.

I really wish more videos had this format of "here's a bunch of loosely related things I like. Go check them out if you're a dork like me." Definitely how I've discovered some of my favorite stuff.

Man, that end credits where he plays all of his old intros with his name & all of it's different styles of fonting and animation really hit me with a wave of nostalgia. You have really come a long way, FUNKe. And we are all happy for you

The greatest one lone song album of all time is Art of Life by X Japan and I will stand by that assertion.

I still believe this is the best Funke video, and it's a shame it's overshadowed by his game-focused+tf2 videos

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="15">0:15</a> i need a full version of this

incredible work, funke

It always baffles me how much effort you put into everything. Even the smalles side gags are well animated. Just like a good album its so dense you have watch it multiple times to appreciate how much thought went into it. It makes me want to double down on my stuff as well!

ELO - Time has to be my favorite album of all time. Usually I only enjoy certain songs from an album, but time is the only one I'll listen to all the way through for the story.

I understood like none of what he talked about but pretty colors keep me intrigued

I absolutely ADORED this video from start to finish despite not recognizing a single song or album beyond the passing mention of Tally Hall & Weezer, I've got a lot of catching up to do!

Your videos are an instant watch, and secretly hoped you’d drop a reference to Gizzard- needless to say I FLIPPED OUT

It's been a year and I still catch new things in this video especially as I myself grow and expand my music tastes. This is honestly one of the best videos on KZfaq

Ngl, this is one of my favourite videos by you, not just because of the animation, but by how you gave me such a liking to so many different genres of music.

The opening is the music equivalent of “never let them know your next move”

It's not every day I get to hear someone talk about Tally Hall, Blind Guardian and Jethro Tull in one video. Hell I consider it a treat to hear any one of them come up in conversation. Of Montreal's "concept album" was news to me too! Some personal reommendations for anyone who cares: Kamelot's Epica and The Black Halo are a retelling of Goethe's Faust Virgin Steele's House of Atreus is an adaptation of the Orestia Insomnium's Winter's Gate and Jethro Tull's Passion Play are more albums that are one long song The Art of Noise's the Seduction of Claude Debussy mixes impressionism, old school hip hop, and opera among others Gloryhammer's whole discography is a parody of Apex-style albums that tells its own story Sabaton's Carolus Rex tells the story of the Swedish Empire's rise and fall The Dolls of New Albion is a steampunk morality play about learning to love selflessly told over 4 generations Avantasia's work is just about all concept albums but I find the stories can be difficult to follow, same with Blind Guardian's original story concept albums. They do an excellent job of alluding to existing works but it feels like they continue to allude to a story that doesn't exist anywhere else Ayreon is a little better in that regard imo, The Human Equation and 01011001 being good examples If you really like prog and want lots of it, The Decameron: Ten Days in 100 Novellas is a massive 3-album collaboration with 100 tracks Honorable mentions to Symphony X's Paradise Lost, Angra's Temple of Shadows and Holy Land, and Devin Townsend's Ziltoid albums

here from jacksfilms's top 10 videos of 2022 video, i love your style! your videos are informative attention capturing, and super cool to look at. subscribed :)

Bro your editing is delicious. Keep pushing & keep creating

The intro song is actually really good. I'd love to see it as a full song.

The animations in these videos are so visually pleasing its worth watching the video for The sole purpose of seeing them.

Bro I love Tally Hall! when I discovered their side project, Hawaii Pt II. Cannot suggest it enough. Seriously PLEASE CHECK IT OUT. It's a beautiful album describing a fascinating, beautiful and confusing story Also I am personally attacked with the aphantasia thing lmao.

Please, please make that opening into a full song. I *need* more of that.

Dude...I need a full version of the opening song, it' just been living in my brain and I need more

The editing on this one is straight up unbelievable, I cannot imagine the time and effort that must have gone into this!

Been watching you for years and this is by far your best work, man. It’s great to see you so passionate.

every frame of this is crammed with creativity i love to see it

one concept album that i really love is QOTSA's Songs For The Deaf, the radio station in between the songs is really nice

My favorite concept album is "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best Day Ever" by SpongeBob & The Hi-Seas, what a great listen, and the use of radio transitions between songs are just *chef's kiss* mwhaa

Chanced upon this video and was so impressed I ended up watching most/all of your videos over the next several days (and subscribing). I'm not a content creator myself, but I do appreciate the high production values. The script is tight, the editing so good it's usually invisible, the animation is both original and expressive, and you choose topics where you have a lot of experience, definite opinions, and a lot to say. Sorry if I'm gushing, but this really did leave me stunned by how good it is. Oh, and your voice is fantastic as well.

This is amazing! Interesting visuals, music humor, beginning song I wish existed, and talking about concept albums? I couldnt ask for more, this is one of my favorite videos lol

I love that Funke has had this creative renaissance as a 3D animator. I remember when he seemed to have sort of a blue period a while ago. I have no idea what any of this music is or why you’d listen to it but I’m just happy he cares about something so passionately.

Spongebob's episodes be funny as hell and then you get one of those closeups: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="367">6:07</a>

Jeff Wayne's Musical version of war of the worlds is pretty cracked and also has the mentioned seamless transition between songs. Might not have quite as much depth as some of this stuff but it'll make you feel.

I just love your animation and pace in general but this video is really something else, it's truly incredible. Keep up the good work Justyn!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="56">0:56</a> this transition right here blew my mind. The way the hand gestures initially is displayed as a normal mannerism before being recontextualized as it holds the images being transitioned into, which gives a paprika esk feeling of reality wrapping, as the TV in the background is held by the hand in the foreground. It is posed as though you are presenting the explanation physically. I like the subtlety of it. I was not even aware my mind was blown before a good second when I actually held a thought of awe. You are an incredible artist and I wish to reach those heights, which you have shown me someday.

i love how much better FUNKe is getting, the production quality of all of the videos this past year has been amazing

I’m so thankful for your channel tbh. You’re really good at making thoughtful videos that aren’t 17 hours long for no reason and I appreciate that

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="476">7:56</a> dude thank you i haven’t seen an apple in so long

The fact that you included The Mars Volta, Opeth and Mastodon in one sentence is fucking awesome.

One can only wonder how many hours this man puts into literally just the references alone in his videos

Your work is incredible. Your attention to detail and dedication to layers up layers of humor is stellar.

My favorite concept album is everywhere at the end of time. I have never felt so distresed, hollow and emotional at a album.

Holy shit that was the most polished and well written video I think you've ever released, and I loved every single minute of it. Also, not for nothing, but your music taste kicks ass. Have a great day Funke I've been watching your stuff forever and it's such a pleasure to see how you've pushed yourself and improved over the years.

Worthikids’s “Duloc” is sort of a musical following a mute protagonist trying to survive political upheaval in the background of Shrek 1, but every song doesn’t really focus on that specific crisis that they all encompass? Like, it is the plot of the album, but the myriad of different characters singing just do their own things when it happens. Wonderful album about accepting inevitability

Still my favorite video you've created. Love the subject and love the visible passion put into this video.

The amount of time and effort that goes into each one of these videos is astounding. Love to see it, keep it up 🤘

Love how Tally Hall is becoming more relevant! Your animation is also just pure eye candy.

Tally hall and miracle musical are absolutely great, and I love to see the Aussie representation with King Gizz and the Lizz Wizz

Unironically a masterpiece. Just recommended you to all my buddies. High quality channel, fast writing, good editing, animated, and music sketches.

I actually started listening to Feed Me Jack because of this video. Thanks FUNKe!

This is the kind of video that makes me want to get into music. It’s so addictive to hear someone talk on end about some hint they’re clearly passionate about. Also, I can’t help but feel like the “cheesy script jar” bit is kind of a commentary on how it’s okay for songs and lyrics and things in general to be cheesy, based on how your character goes from denying your script is cheesy to being angry at it for being cheesy to purposefully going to admit the script is cheesy. Maybe I’m just looking too much into it.

FUNKe's evolution as a content creator is very impressive, with videos increasingly worked on and with different subjects for each one. The details of the scenarios spread throughout the video is something quite interesting too, maybe he's trying to create a FUNKe lore, I don't know. In short, you did an excellent job. ; )

im absolutely astonished by your talent, i literally have no words to tell how good i think your videos are.

Love the casual mention of aphantasia!

if you like tally hall and concept albums i’d recommend hawaii part ii, the only album from tally hall-adjacent project miracle musical. it’s very abstract but most people agree that there’s an overarching plot connecting the songs, though most interpretations are complicated by the constant allusions to 9/11. also it’s really really good music

I watched this all the way through and I’m still no closer to understanding what a concept album is. 10/10, excellent.

ngl ur animation and editing is one of the most unique and cool styles ive seen ever

Bro I just started watching you and I'm actually addicted because I don't think I've ever seen anyone and I mean anyone ever do this type of actual art work in every video he makes and yes art work this is beautiful work

Justyn covering his passions is a lovely sentiment and this video is wonderful.

I gotta chuck in a recommendation for The Protomen and their albums "The Protomen" and "Act II: The Father of Death". Both some of the best rock albums I've listened to, with some interesting themes and ideas relating to authoritarianism, industrialisation, and what it means to be a hero. Deltron 3030 is another good one, with all the songs being set in a dystopian scifi future.

God this is too good. I wanna make music based video essay type videos and this one fills me with both seething jealousy and unchecked inspiration. Incredible work, honestly.

bruh...the coraline stop motiony-esk animation style ong is IMMACULATELY done. very impressive :D

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="362">6:02</a> question: what’s the whole deal surrounding this moment? I saw noodle (another awesome animator video-essayist) do this a couple months back in his last vid: the extreme vivid close-up with the live action lips and a green screen transition. What’s the deal with it? Also this funke is FUCKING legit, it took me like 3 rewatches to realize every single moving action has a soundtrack accompanying it! GREAT STUFF!!

Would Everywhere At The End Of Time count as a series of concept albums because each stage was released one by one, or would it count as just one large concept album because you can buy the full thing on bandcamp now?

One of my favorite concept albums is IGOR, simply incredible

the outro topped it off so nicely, it actually sent chills down my spine

THE KING HAS RETURNED

This video goes so fucking hard. Absolutely loved the animation, direction and pacing. Honestly can't wait for anything and everything you make. You've blown all my expectations out the water for what a simple KZfaq video essay could be, to such a point I feel bad using the word simple. So excited

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I come back to this video every couples months its so amazing but also especially for the opening musical segment god its so good

I need a full version of the intro in my life

This channel is sooo good, the fact that I now know funke is such a big music enjoyer makes me like it even more

I love this animation style with the factor of it being an explination video. keep up the great work!

just discovered this channel and I'm completely blown away by the creativity and charisma omfg