Music Professor Analyzes Kendrick Lamar's "United in Grief"

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Music Professor Analyzes Kendrick Lamar's "United in Grief" | Learn to Really HEAR This Song

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Music Professor DOESN'T React to Kendrick Lamar "United in Grief"!
Two-time Grammy winner in 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar is probably one of the most loved and admired rappers of all time! Seen many "reacts videos" and I wanted to actually show what everybody had missed in their analysis. If you want to be able to hear this song better, it's going to take quite a bit of time and living with this one particular track. Listen to it over and over. Aside from Kendrick Lamar, Sam Dew, Johnny and Jake Cosich, L.Lbs, Tim Maxey, Duval Timothy, Matt Schaeffer, Beach Noise, Sounwave, OKLAMA, the last of those being Kendrick’s new nickname. You're done with this video you will discover what you've been missing. I invite you to learn to really hear this song
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@JuanDhas 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I sincerely think this is one of your deepest breakdowns. Such attention to detail, and I really love how you help point out the nuances that are so easy to gloss over on just an initial listen. Well done!

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Hi praise from a high-level musician! Thank you so much for your support always…

@alextomlinson7389 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing your reaction to every single aspect of this song made me well up because it just confirms how much of a masterpiece this album is and how lucky we are to hear it.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

💯 , Alex! Thank you so much for your support and please share this video… It should be doing a lot better than it’s doing!

@alextomlinson7389 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 ahh man honestly, please do another song of the album, count me out, rich spirit just whatever. I could watch you breakdown the entire album. Shared 🙌💜

@charityLain 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown and Great musicianship and Kendrick lyrics just different

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@robbieholecheck6365 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! Feels like I’m back in class with you Prof. 🤙🙏

@TimMirth 2 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest song of the year

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@zarrowivyson4590 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best breakdown of this song

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Zarrow...THANKS! I think so too and I only say that because I saw MaaaaNnNnNny of the other ones and NONE OF THEM cover this stuff. PLEASE share this vid (it's not doing so well) and help spread the word!

@jirenthegoat9717 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen a breakdown to the music behind Kendrick's lyrics, interesting stuff 👍 'Savior' and 'Count Me Out' from this same album may be good songs to breakdown in this format.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Jiren ! Hey man thanks so much I sincerely appreciate the support… Unfortunately this video up till now is tanking. If in a week or so the numbers are still poor I don’t think I’ll be doing another Kendrick video ever. Pretty disappointing, because I think this is the best breakdown on what makes this track what it is. Thanks again for your support!

@plantsofwar8834 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 This is one of the best commentaries out there for Kendrick's new work. I have to believe that it'll go big once it hits critical mass and the algorithm bestows its favor. Also, I desperately want more of this.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

@@plantsofwar8834 Plants! So much for your very kind words! Thus far… it really hit the algorithm with any kind of power! If you are so kind enough to share this it could help!? I will continue venturing off into different genres. Of course I am one guy trying to do all of this and it is… I don't even know how to tell you… This took over 40 hours to do! Not to mention, Kendrick Lamar's record label doesn't believe in "Fair Use." This is clearly an educational video and I am not making a cent off of it. Nobody's joining my Patreon, and I'm not selling anything whatsoever. What it SHOULD BE called is "Un- Fair Use." It's basically where we, content creators that create educational videos, are not protected by the law that's already in place. smh thanks again for your comment!

@lewisb4321 11 күн бұрын

More lyrical comments please! I loved the brief thoughts you offered. I’ve heard a ton of analysis/opinions on Kendrick and his lyrics, but the reactions from folks outside of the typical hip hop fandom are always enlightening.

@streetwiseguitar5113 11 күн бұрын

You know you are not the only person who asked me to do comments about lyrics! Can you believe that Rick Beato asked me to do the same thing and said that that is what people want to hear?! I didn't even know that maybe it really is a thing? I thought, "who needs me to interpret what he saying?" Maybe people would like to hear that!?

@Nuance88 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Thank you for the comprehensive breakdown! I'll be sharing the vid.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ruben! This is exactly what I need because the video is not doing well… And in my opinion it’s the best one out there explaining what is actually going on in the song. Do we need it another guy telling us what the lyrics mean lol! If you like a variety of stuff, please click subscribe and the notification bell. I’m sure you’ll find something that you like

@Nuance88 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 Oh yeah, I'm subscribed and set to receive notifications. I love your stuff! I have a KZfaq channel as well (different from this account), and I know the feeling of working incredibly hard on something just to have KZfaq's algorithm kill it. This is a fantastic video, so I'm hoping it's just getting a delayed boost (maybe people are adding it to the Watch Later list to then view some other time). I just shared it on Reddit, but I'll probably tweet it out, too. I can tell you worked extra hard on this one, so I'm gonna help push it out there any way I can.

@Jonasbcassel 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, wonderful breakdown! You clearly know your stuff. Very inspiring.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video. I put so much work into it! If you’d be so kind as to share this I would sincerely appreciate it. Also please hit subscribe and the notification bell so you don’t miss anything upcoming! Thanks again for your support

@Jonasbcassel 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 Subbed. Also, an interesting aspect to consider upon further listening, is how the album mirrors Kendrick's discography as a whole. It has been noted by many how specific songs are musically reminiscent of either Damn, TPAB, GKMC or any of the other albums of his oeuvre. This is obviously inevitable to an extent, but I do believe it is done on purpose on this album. I think it ties to the theme of mirrors, and how this really is a mirror of Kendrick and the culture he grew up around. Many other interesting mirroring devices are set up throughout the album, but I won't get into them now 😁

@SonyaMasonTelly 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, such a brilliant analysis.

@streetwiseguitar5113 10 ай бұрын

Sonya THANK YOU! It's so much work into this and it got such a small viewership. It's nice to know that it really helped you better understand this tune.

@fredcroc1563 2 жыл бұрын

Genius

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Fred! Thank you so much for the kind word. Please share the video… I sincerely appreciate your support. Especially because this video does not seem to be doing so well it would be great to have the extra helping hand. Thanks again for taking the time to watch it. 40 hours of difficult work went into it

@raed7644 2 жыл бұрын

you must check DuckWorth by him

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

I will and I hope you enjoyed this vid!

@corneredapple4211 26 күн бұрын

you should absolutely try the song “This Life is Mine” by Jeff Williams or “Mirror Mirror” by Jeff Williams both incorporate classical with more edgy music. i know next to nothing about musical analysis but i do know that his songs are definitely a piece of art

@peanutbutterchocolatecake8035 2 жыл бұрын

great content man

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there peanut! That means a lot to me especially because this video is not doing well! And… It’s the best breakdown of the song on KZfaq and I say that with no ego… I just looked at the other ones I wanted to do something different… Technical… Yet still connected to the heart of the song! Thanks again for your support please subscribe, hit the notification bell and share if you are able to!

@markturner3575 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant analysis of this masterful piece. After multiple spins I'm still discovering new insights. Thank you.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark! If you would be so kind, please share this… It really helps. I hope you have subscribed and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss the varied and interesting videos of coming! Thanks so much for your support

@Mark.mp3 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great breakdown, made me really appreciate the song in a different way

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Mark!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Please share it, because I think it’s the best breakdown out there… And it really does help the channel! Also please hit the subscribe notification bell because I wouldn’t want you to miss anything upcoming. Your support and your kind words mean the world!

@blackgrlfly 2 жыл бұрын

Allot of time producers and singers get writing credits but Kendrick writes his verses himself. He does collaborate for choruses/hooks!

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Jade! Thank you for your comment… Actually in the credits there are quite a few names under “lyrics.” I will be surprised at when Kendrick comes in with the project… They collectively tweak it. At any rate once again thank you very much for taking the time to watch this and sharing your comment! Please hit the subscribe and notification bell so you don’t miss anything awesome upcoming. All topics all genres

@blackgrlfly 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 I'm not a fan of misinformation being spread. Implying someone co wrote a song when Kendrick is a rapper and a writer. In music anything can get you a credit. None of his collaborators have suggested they've written *for* Kendrick. It diminishes him as an artist to state that his words are not his own especially when there's 0 evidence of this and in fact Kendrick is the one writing for his guest singers and rappers 80% of the time.

@droprelease4820 2 жыл бұрын

Agree here - Kendrick writes all his raps, the vocals for singing will definitely be contributed by others but even for that he gives his voice and views And yeh he writes for even his featuring artists at times

@shrey377 2 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely be sharing this video everywhere, great stuff

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Shrey!!!!!! This is exactly what I need! I really want this video to takeoff and it has been very slow going! Any help would be much appreciated! Please subscribe and hit the notification bell… I will be covering all genres, all styles. I want this to be an amazing music channel. This is truly my last hope and I wanna make something of it thank you so much for your support…

@droprelease4820 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff man really loved your video, one of the best musical breakdowns on KZfaq!! I think your success will definitely come, keep doing consistent videos and youd definitely get bigger over time and impact more people :)

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

@@droprelease4820 Thank you so much! There’s going to be a variety of genres and angles… And even topics covered on this channel! I’m so glad you like this and I hope you subscribe and hit the notification bell as it would be great to have somebody like you a part of this community!

@ciaoramse417 2 жыл бұрын

miles davis would have had a ball working with kendrik,,,,,insane level of musicianship,,,,,,,creativity rules,,,

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch this! I put so much research and work into it and it is disappointing to see that it only has under 4000 views when it’s the best breakdown of the song on the Internet! You are so right about what you said regarding Miles Davis! One can only imagine…

3 ай бұрын

Professor, thank you for this exhaustive break down. This song has been living in my head the past few days - especially the part where the (woodwinds or cello?) come in at 11:08. What is this instrument and is there a phrase to describe this short motif reappearing with voices around 11:43? That try to feel where '1' is diagram was genius. I tried counting in my head and flip between the first part and the second half. Anyway, thank you for making complex music concepts accessible to everyone!

@streetwiseguitar5113 3 ай бұрын

I want to tell you how much this means! I busted my ass on this video and unfortunately I got so few views while so many other "reaction" videos got tens of thousands of views. It was very frustrating. I really was bombed for a long time so it's really nice to know that somebody out there appreciates this sort of insight.

2 ай бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 Keep doing your thing. The real hard core fans will find videos like this and know the meaning/ value. Looking forward to your next insights! Take care Prof!

@Mick1313100 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative analysis!! The editing really helped to understand the intricacies of such an interesting track. Great content.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! I sincerely appreciate the time you took to not only watch this but comment as well!

@almendrinybailarin6204 Жыл бұрын

I thought the lyrics were insane until I saw this. My head and common sense simply collapsed

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I wish this video had gotten more views. There were a bunch of lame videos that came out of people “reacting” and it was just a joke, which made me decide to do this one, and I am so thrilled that you enjoyed it!

@WhatsaJizockk Жыл бұрын

Ain’t even know you analyze that deep, thought we was the only ones… #Props

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Nobody did a video of this good about this song on the entire KZfaq! And unfortunately, some of the idiots that did review this song got tens of thousands of views. One way you can help us by forwarding it! And then get your friends to forward it!

@ferdinandmartin8345 Жыл бұрын

13:40 the birds are an EXCELLENT comparison

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Ferdinand! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this. This video is very difficult to make and when this record came out, lots of other people decided to do a video of this and they were all crap. Like seriously… I just wish this video had gotten the views it deserved and to know that you appreciated it made my day! Please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any other cool stuff!

@BrettStineMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man… seems like that was a lot of work.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Beyyyyonnnnd

@HelenIbemusic 2 жыл бұрын

Loooooove this video!!! Such a well detailed breakdown of a great song! Every musician should watch this. Thanks prof! 💗💯

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

OMG… It’s so nice to see those words from you! I have the highest regard for your standards and to know that I have met them and exceeded them is not some thing that I take lightly! Thanks so much for your support… Always⭕️

@nocapillary 2 жыл бұрын

love the breakdown. more hip hop/r&b please :)

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment, Isaiah! I will definitely try to do more… I really appreciate the fact that you watched this, as I worked hard on it!!

@Edwingularity 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video thanks!!

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this! I really worked hard to get this happening and if you’d be so kind to share this video I would consider the appreciate it! Please subscribe hit the notification bell so you don’t miss anything in the upcoming future… All genres all topics

@Edwingularity 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 Will do!

@basedmase777 2 жыл бұрын

great review, i actually wanted to hear you thoughts on the lyrics more. You might be interested in the interview Kendrick did with Rick Rubin, its pretty good.

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! Thanks so much for watching this and the lyrics… That is the big question for a lot of people! I made sure that I watched nearly every video on this that has been created on KZfaq. There was so much to talk about musically that I knew if I got into a lyric breakdown the video easily would’ve been a half an hour long. Since many videos had already talked about that I simply decided to talk about the one thing that was universal. It was the simplest thing and it’s simply the title of the song! You know I saw Rick Rubin one time here in Miami. I need to see the interview. I know Rick Rubin couldn’t play his way out of a paper bag! Lol can you believe that? At any rate… Thank you so much for your support and if you would be so kind… Please share this video! I really would like to achieve the success it really deserves. Please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss any upcoming stuff. Some of it might be on familiar genres for you/styles, but trust me nothing that I put out will ever be crap!😇

@brendacosta8233 Жыл бұрын

I need a breakdown like this of Rosalía's Motomami!! Loved your video! 🥰

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brenda. Thank you for watching! Unfortunately this video didn't get nearly the views it should've gone. It came out right when the record came out and also a lot of other people did absolutely moronic videos where they "reacted " to his song. Nobody broke it down like this. So because you enjoyed it so much I sincerely appreciate it!

@RT_H1pH0p_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love this , I have always had a love for music and production, the way you break this down 🤌🏼🤩

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ray! Thank you for your great comment. Please share this vid, because I really think it could help some people !!

@chriscrabtree6070 Жыл бұрын

I loved this!

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate it and at the time that I posted this there were so many other dumb ass reaction videos that were getting tens of thousands of views and I thought that doing a real breakdown of this song would reach a lot of people, but sadly not. Therefore, thank you and I sincerely appreciate your comment and the time that you took to watch it.

@Gorilla_yamii 2 жыл бұрын

He showed us that culture is not culture. Money, fame , so called B's

@BeatsAndGuitars Жыл бұрын

Bro....just found your channel. You're a monster! I've been playing guitar for over 20 years (I'm 47) but I'm just now getting into actually learning the instrument...learning the fretboard and diving deep into theory. Your channel is incredible. Loved your Tom Quayle interview. Cheers from California.

@streetwiseguitar5113 Жыл бұрын

Beats! Just wanna let you know that I sincerely appreciate your comment and your very kind words! I really love this video that you commented on and I sincerely wish you had gotten the views that so many others that I have seen did. There’s not one video about this song that talks about the elements that I did. I’m so glad you appreciated it and Tom Quayle videos. I hope you subscribe hit the notification bell as it would be brilliant to have someone like yourself as a part of this community.

@DaylanneEnglish Ай бұрын

Wonderful, moving analysis, Professor. I have a question I am hoping you know the answer to: Who is singing "Everybody grieves different"? Is that still Kendrick Lamar, or is it someone else? Thank you!

@streetwiseguitar5113 Ай бұрын

I can't remember who - but don't I point it out in the vid. ? I don't think KL is much of a singer though

@DaylanneEnglish Ай бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 You mention that Duval Timothy is playing the piano, but I don't think that you specifically mention the singing. Do you think Duval is singing there, too?

@DaylanneEnglish Ай бұрын

P.S. I don't think Duval is a vocalist, really, so maybe it still is Lamar? Doesn't sound like Sam Dew to me either. Thanks!

@jyarb17 2 жыл бұрын

Call me crazy but when he says I grieve different towards the end of the song it reminds me of Claude Debussy

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Which Debussy tune?

@jyarb17 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 I'll be honest I used to listen to the Debussy when I was in college. I was a vocal major and one of the early songs that I had to learn was romance by Debussy. Also I used to like a band by the name of art of noise and they recorded an album were they remade debussy's music and I fell in love with it. With all that being said I can't tell you which song. Great breakdown and I'll be listening for more.

@pietrobozzato2343 11 ай бұрын

🦖

@streetwiseguitar5113 10 ай бұрын

@BluEx22329 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if that's kendrick on the piano

@streetwiseguitar5113 2 жыл бұрын

Noooooooooo. Go search 👀 Duval Timothy on KZfaq and listen to him play. You immediately hear 👂🏻 it’s him! Thanks for watching the video I do appreciate the support, Bobby!

@BluEx22329 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 nice

@BluEx22329 2 жыл бұрын

@@streetwiseguitar5113 I tried looking up the credits last month but couldn't find anything. Thanks