Gorillaz - The Lost Chord ft. Leee John (Episode Nine)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2020
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    Episode Nine: The Lost Chord ft. Leee John
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    [CREDITS]
    Director: Jamie Hewlett
    Featured Artist: Leee John
    Co-Directors: Tim McCourt, Max Taylor
    Producer: Eva Dahlqvist
    Production Managers: Samia Ahmed & Lisa A. Smith
    Production Assistants: Laurence Moss & Skye van der Walt
    2D Animation Supervisor/Lead Animator: Venla Linna
    2D Animation: Amanda Holm, Alvise Zennaro, Diego Porral
    2D FX Animation: Mattieu Petit
    Clean Up Artists: Laura Büchert Schjødt, Daniel Morales Ramirez, Maria Sandvig Nielsen, Alison Oxborrow, Diego Porral
    Matte Paint: Antoine Birot
    Compositing: Freddie Lewis-Wall, Bernardo Varela, Elliott Kajdan, Valerie Guichard
    Grade: Lewis Crossfield at Time Based Arts
    Live Action Producer: Natalie Steiner
    Live Action Production Assistant: Alice Hayes
    1st AD Day 1: Tom Kelly
    1st AD Day 2: Luke Goodrich
    Production Runner: Sinead Solomon, Joanna Thompson, Laurence Moss, Skye Van Der Walt
    DOP: Max Halstead
    Phantom Operator: Stephen Price
    Focus Puller Day 1:Toby Goodyear
    Focus Puller Day 2: Benjy Kirkman
    Gaffer Day 1: Jim Agnew
    Electrician Day 1: Richard Harrowing
    Electrician Day 1: Charlie Manningwalker
    Gaffer Day 2: Will Pope
    Electrician Day 2: Jon Prentice
    Electrician Day 2: Greg Probart
    Rigger Day 1: Steve Daly
    Rigger Day 2: Kristian Fletcher
    Costume Designer: Catherine Ladd
    Wardrobe Assistant: Liz Crossman
    Lead SFX Make Up Artist: Natasha Lawes
    SFX Make Up Artist: Bethan Adams Stringer
    SFX Makeup Trainee: Jane Emily Arnold
    VFX Supervisor: Bernie Varela
    Special Effects Supervisor: Mats Rivenes
    Special Effects Supervisor: George Finnamore
    Trainee Special Effects: Antonio Cardoso
    Catering Day 1: Aga Aga
    Catering Day 2: Little Cooking Pot
    Camera Kit: Love High Speed
    Covid Supervisor: Karl Lawton
    Additional Plastic Beach footage courtesy of Tristan Oliver and Passion Pictures.
    Stock Footage: Footage used under license from Shutterstock.com and Pond5 (smithore, elliotdix, pashapixel, Milkare, Paolo_galasso / Pond5)
    Visual Effects Stock Footage provided by FX Elements & Action VFX
    #Gorillaz #SongMachine
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Комментарии • 18 тыс.

  • @JoseGvideos
    @JoseGvideos 3 года назад +3761

    2010: Escape to Plastic Beach.
    2020: Destroy to Plastic Beach.

  • @KRUPABLITZ
    @KRUPABLITZ 3 года назад +29616

    Rest in peace Plastic Beach

  • @kindram
    @kindram Год назад +2646

    Everyone's talking Murdoc and 2D which is understandable, but does anyone else see that Russel is mainly concerned about Noodles safety. She was safe in his mouth at the beginning, he helps her put onto the lighthouse. Holding her hand, holding her wrist as they go through the portal. He's concerned about her and only her here. It's so cute like an older brother protecting his lil sis

    • @_Blahaj
      @_Blahaj Год назад +266

      I absolutely love their relationship with each other. It's somewhat overshadowed by Murdoc and 2D's, but I think Noodle and Russel have the best dynamic together. Russel has cared so much for Noodle over the years and like you said, it's really cute.

    • @Wafflezombiez
      @Wafflezombiez Год назад +40

      @@_Blahaj THIS RIGHT HERE

    • @xara4985
      @xara4985 Год назад +10

      Yeah it was so cute

    • @reggieboi1da
      @reggieboi1da Год назад +77

      Russell always been that way, even at the beginning of it all, he was like that with 2-D because Murdoc well he was being Murdoc until Russell couldn’t keep him protected because Murdoc will always kidnap him.. Noodle is the youngest, at one point we thought she was dead, so we can see why Russell will be more protective of her.

    • @ritapizza821
      @ritapizza821 Год назад +7

      ​@@_Blahaj woah its the ikea shark
      but also yeah i really agree and i wish to see more of their dynamic in future mvs

  • @stuart1699
    @stuart1699 Год назад +2429

    Since Murdoc is the one who literally kidnapped and locked 2D during phase 3, I think the destruction of the Plastic Beach is a nice metaphore of Murdoc losing his control over 2D.

    • @cassidyb.3531
      @cassidyb.3531 Год назад +58

      I love this explanation omg

    • @estherv.straus7070
      @estherv.straus7070 Год назад +28

      oh shit, this hits hard

    • @odd6646
      @odd6646 Год назад +18

      Oh God I love your interpretation

    • @johninenglish8236
      @johninenglish8236 7 месяцев назад +30

      But shows that 2d won't just abandon murdoc

    • @racheljames5426
      @racheljames5426 6 месяцев назад +24

      I heard someone say it was sad that the plastic beach model was destroyed. But I think for the band, it was probably better for all of them (especially 2-D) to forget about that place so not having it there is probably better for the band.

  • @Notcaptainobvious
    @Notcaptainobvious 3 года назад +5427

    Gorillaz: "would you like to see more plastic beach?"
    Me: "Boy would I!"
    Gorillaz: "Destroyed it"

    • @watertommyz
      @watertommyz 3 года назад +128

      Technically it's finishing the plot thread we never got to see finished, as they never showed how Russell sunk back down to size and never seemingly explained it until this video.
      It's amazing that they have all this lore.

    • @Chonkmeister850
      @Chonkmeister850 3 года назад +8

      Gone

    • @mitchfisher4106
      @mitchfisher4106 3 года назад +56

      Its also not done really, damon already said hell probably go back to plastic beach sometime because the world still doesnt understand plastic beach and its importance to our world

    • @RubbelisPro
      @RubbelisPro 3 года назад +11

      @@mitchfisher4106 that's so true, but that was also back in October and they're also working on Sound Machine, maybe it happens soon? I hope so.

    • @mitchfisher4106
      @mitchfisher4106 3 года назад +2

      @@RubbelisPro dude i feel like song machine just a side project to damon, hes a genius

  • @Alex_Off-Beat
    @Alex_Off-Beat 3 года назад +5322

    It took over a decade but Plastic Beach finally got a proper ending...

    • @sunk_korgi5784
      @sunk_korgi5784 3 года назад +201

      And honestly I couldn't be happier with this melancholic wrap up 😩👌
      *rip cyborg noodle

    • @knightwolf1363
      @knightwolf1363 3 года назад +97

      IT ALREADY DID (by a fan who made a fantastic recreation of Rhinestone Eyes)

    • @gerhardscorgie33
      @gerhardscorgie33 3 года назад +31

      Proper!?

    • @rodriguesnpc
      @rodriguesnpc 3 года назад +20

      Proper!?

    • @AnthonyMunguia
      @AnthonyMunguia 3 года назад +32

      @@knightwolf1363 they even got Gorillaz commenting on his vid!

  • @dj5quar3
    @dj5quar3 Год назад +2554

    The fact that Murdoc for a brief moment accepts his fate, then becomes ELATED when 2d comes back just brings tears to my eyes in so many ways. He KNOWS 2d shouldn't have come back but that fact that 2d does just melts my heart.

    • @geesegrease957
      @geesegrease957 Год назад +126

      he looks more panicked and trying to look for a way out than acceptive of his fate

    • @tedricdabored4689
      @tedricdabored4689 Год назад +58

      @@geesegrease957 yup he went from panicked to saved with nothing in between.

    • @hakai1014
      @hakai1014 11 месяцев назад +29

      Even if Murdoc ruined him, 2D still got his back

    • @carlosperezviana4353
      @carlosperezviana4353 8 месяцев назад +11

      Murdoc lo maltrato,lo atropello y el echo de que 2-D lo salvará es hermoso

    • @nerio8429
      @nerio8429 2 месяца назад +4

      2-D smiles when Murdoc pulls him up 😁

  • @Mr_bukowski4435
    @Mr_bukowski4435 2 года назад +3069

    1:30 Dang that shot of Noodle looking at her old mask, haunted by the broken memories of her past, gives me chills.

    • @asgardali22
      @asgardali22 2 года назад +125

      Especially with the lyrics "I've got heartache" in the background...goosebumps

    • @doxophobiac
      @doxophobiac 2 года назад +66

      @@asgardali22 The lyric is “I go harder”, not “I’ve got heartache”

    • @Lil_Ducky43
      @Lil_Ducky43 Год назад +94

      @@doxophobiac can you blame them gorillaz is barely understandable and we somehow love it

    • @T-man2240
      @T-man2240 Год назад +28

      It's very well orchestrated, utterly beautiful. Amazing profile picture by the way, Jet Set Radio is awesome!

    • @Mr_bukowski4435
      @Mr_bukowski4435 Год назад +6

      @@T-man2240 thank you. Another man of culture

  • @kingo_clubs9097
    @kingo_clubs9097 3 года назад +5787

    Me: "And then he used his laser eyes to destroy plastic beach!"
    My parents: "Sure son, eat your dinner."

  • @nolan2153
    @nolan2153 3 года назад +6402

    The lore now be like
    “And then, Leee John destroyed plastic beach with his laser eyes-“

    • @ElOroDelTigre
      @ElOroDelTigre 3 года назад +524

      *with rhinestone eyes

    • @Danny-ze6fs
      @Danny-ze6fs 3 года назад +101

      The only proper way for it to go out.

    • @dyingxeinne5178
      @dyingxeinne5178 3 года назад +36

      3": it's.... It's so sad,and even that , is beautiful

    • @redbomb6797
      @redbomb6797 3 года назад +23

      Juan 😡

    • @brianbread7698
      @brianbread7698 3 года назад +27

      @@ElOroDelTigre did you just solve the riddle of our gorillaz generation?

  • @Misunao23
    @Misunao23 Год назад +975

    The fact this is only partially CGI is why Jamie Hewlett is an underrated artist. The water and models are all real. He’s an incredible man that Gorillaz can’t do without.

    • @Blunderman-rl1hc
      @Blunderman-rl1hc Год назад +16

      I really enjoyed the old Kaiju movies like "Godzilla," "Rodan," Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla," and 'The War of the Gargantulas." I could sense that there was some inspiration from that in the video, and I love that about it. Also, the "Kongscope" caption at the beginning really adds to the cinematic quality.

    • @gonzalofernandezbrito9075
      @gonzalofernandezbrito9075 Год назад +4

      0:56 this shot is literally fantastic

    • @georgeo5557
      @georgeo5557 2 месяца назад +2

      while jamie is a great artist, he didn't animate this or built the PB model

  • @I-love-goth
    @I-love-goth Год назад +493

    It melts my heart knowing the 2 most replayed parts are when cyborg noodle are on screen and 2-D saving Murdoc. I love the Gorillaz fanbase.

  • @spartan113ish
    @spartan113ish 3 года назад +12477

    Respect for 2D able to start singing as soon as he throws up a whale.

    • @swagmasterlole7838
      @swagmasterlole7838 2 года назад +81

      Lol

    • @AlecNormal
      @AlecNormal 2 года назад +385

      Throwing up any spare whales in your throat is one of the most effective vocal warmups before singing

    • @buppo8931
      @buppo8931 2 года назад +125

      @@AlecNormal it depends on what how smooth of a tone you need to keep, if you want something more gratty and or muffed, Its better to keep some in there ya'know

    • @NevrrPresntt
      @NevrrPresntt 2 года назад +16

      Much reshpekt

    • @namegoeshere9388
      @namegoeshere9388 2 года назад +93

      Fun fact: the Whale is the same whale that tries to eat 2-d in rhinestone eyes…it’s name is big dick

  • @achtzehn7502
    @achtzehn7502 3 года назад +10975

    Is no one gonna talk about how Murdoc cried when he saw Cyborg Noodle dead

    • @Wa7ish_al_kunafa
      @Wa7ish_al_kunafa 3 года назад +639

      so its just you and me
      and the likes

    • @lionstudios.e-o.7382
      @lionstudios.e-o.7382 3 года назад +1556

      I think he cried because
      1. The difficulty to build something like that
      2. Didn’t he spend more time with cyborg noodle than actual noodle at this time?

    • @achtzehn7502
      @achtzehn7502 3 года назад +866

      @@lionstudios.e-o.7382 i mean thats kinda what i thought but in my opinion, he cried because cyborg noodle has saved Murdoc so much times like in Stylo she saved Murdoc and 2-D from getting arrested

    • @amafe8304
      @amafe8304 3 года назад +719

      @@lionstudios.e-o.7382 i think he cried bc he remembered why he had built her in the first place, so he probably remembered the whole el mañana thing

    • @dorianpaul1248
      @dorianpaul1248 3 года назад +491

      But nobody acknowledged robot noodle awake sink to the depths of the sea?

  • @BeetleRocky
    @BeetleRocky Год назад +465

    I want a 5 hour long movie(or a movie with two parts) with literally every little bit of canon lore

    • @PatrickMcGoo
      @PatrickMcGoo Год назад +1

      Same

    • @shizlnit
      @shizlnit Год назад +28

      WELL guess what? Netflix axed that shit so it aint happening...

    • @SigmaMaleAlpha78
      @SigmaMaleAlpha78 Год назад +1

      Thanks netflix for being a bitch. They cancel it

    • @brass_mccrafty
      @brass_mccrafty Год назад +22

      ​@@shizlnit be glad Netflix axed it. It would've been a disgrace to Gorillaz under that atrocious company

    • @odd6646
      @odd6646 Год назад

      Yes

  • @melahiellis6844
    @melahiellis6844 2 года назад +211

    That shot of Cyborg Noodle just glaring up at the gang as she just descends further into the depths of the ocean, gives me chills every time I see it. Especially with her backstory and all she's witnessed till that point.

  • @yasion3626
    @yasion3626 3 года назад +5590

    Gorillaz fans: Yeeeeees, Plastic Beach is back
    Damon: *Let's fckng destroy it, Leee*

    • @jordyn-laurette_is_spicy
      @jordyn-laurette_is_spicy 3 года назад +142

      I think that was Jamie's idea, because he's the animator and director of the videos. Damon just does the music

    • @panhabuki7860
      @panhabuki7860 3 года назад +98

      I loved it. It really represents Gorillaz seperating themselves from their past trauma. It may have been pretty but, it was a literal prison made of garbage with a coat of paint. Nice it went out with a bang.

    • @davidbastidas4261
      @davidbastidas4261 3 года назад +4

      😥🤧😭

    • @nicholashayes5773
      @nicholashayes5773 3 года назад +31

      Isn't that a good thing though? I mean I'm a little rusty on my Gorillaz lore but... the plastic beach is bad, isn't it?

    • @HiHello-wb9yq
      @HiHello-wb9yq 3 года назад +25

      @@nicholashayes5773 yeah, pretty sure it was basically murdoc's song creation sweatshop with all the collaborators stuck there with him and the band. Still though, ignoring that, it seems like a pretty cool place to live

  • @lemongrenade1826
    @lemongrenade1826 3 года назад +3062

    Im sorry but the absolute terror on murdocs face when the portal closed. Jamie did an AMAZING job on showing that he thought they wouldnt come back for them. Murdoc knows hes done terrible things to them, and was not expecting them to come back. And 2D came back for him, his face was just OMG he was SO relieved. Its insane how a perfect combo of music and visuals can create such vivid storytelling

    • @necrobyte7451
      @necrobyte7451 3 года назад +69

      This is why I like Jamie, he puts actual effort and thought into making these

    • @Kotakuchan15
      @Kotakuchan15 3 года назад +6

      What do you even mean "murdoc did terrible things". They thought noodle died in el manana so he made a cyborg version, not knowing that noodle survived. Are you speaking in assumption perhaps and it wasn't even amazing but i don't even blame jamie anyways. Hand drawn animation are expensive because this music video barely has 4 animation segment comparing to melancholy hill which felt like a cinematic film and don't even get me started on demon days

    • @lemongrenade1826
      @lemongrenade1826 3 года назад +76

      @@Kotakuchan15 oh no im talking about how murdoc abused and kidnapped all of the band members. Hes done terrible things to all of them, but in the end he makes a change for the better and they notice and come back to save him

    • @VV-sque
      @VV-sque 3 года назад +30

      @@Kotakuchan15 I think he mainly meant all the abuse he done to 2D, not to mention some crimes

    • @Kotakuchan15
      @Kotakuchan15 3 года назад

      @@VV-sque Well 2d shouldn't left the band

  • @PERSONA4GOLDENN
    @PERSONA4GOLDENN Год назад +154

    The radioactive water is not only strong enough to make Russel giant, but to create a humanoid sea monster that sings and shoots laser beams from its eyes.

  • @Otinashi
    @Otinashi 2 года назад +409

    Low key this is probably my favorite Gorillaz music video of all time. It acts as a conclusion for plot points in Plastic Beach that were never resolved all these years later, as well as redeeming Murdoc and showing that he has been forgiven and accepted by the rest of the band with 2-D coming back for him at the end

    • @midnalazuli793
      @midnalazuli793 Год назад +22

      Yeah... I doubt Russel will ever accept him, lol.

    • @Patrick_gangster
      @Patrick_gangster 9 месяцев назад +1

      Pink phantom is definitely up there

  • @Fuzunga
    @Fuzunga 3 года назад +2351

    Damon said, “This giant model is taking up too much space. Time to get rid of it.”

  • @thegreatlucario4998
    @thegreatlucario4998 3 года назад +2843

    2-D: _throws up a whole damn whale_
    Also 2-D: *So anyway, I started singing.*

    • @connordarvall8482
      @connordarvall8482 3 года назад +84

      Nothing tempers the vocal chords like regurgitating sea mammals.

    • @milkbeanz2044
      @milkbeanz2044 3 года назад +34

      Also,,, he’s scared of whales LMAO

    • @realfredbear1983
      @realfredbear1983 3 года назад +11

      And it was a small whale

    • @juanjugmail8862
      @juanjugmail8862 3 года назад +41

      *2D was eaten by a whale at the end of phase 3*
      _Well, well, well, how the turntables._

    • @AnaCristina-dv6qu
      @AnaCristina-dv6qu 3 года назад +13

      @@milkbeanz2044 he surpassed his fears of whales when he has to eat an entire whale to survive at the end of phase 3

  • @vernaborg1896
    @vernaborg1896 Год назад +81

    1:22
    Poor Daley. He didn’t even make it to the plastic beach. He was only late by a few hours!

    • @crissthoughts.7811
      @crissthoughts.7811 3 месяца назад +3

      I'm still sad about him fucking dying.

    • @javierflores3524
      @javierflores3524 2 месяца назад

      i dont understand that, doncamatic is part of plastic beach album?, cause it didn't appear in the playlist on youtube

    • @SanLKyou
      @SanLKyou Месяц назад +4

      ​@@javierflores3524it was made months after Plastic Beach was released.

  • @kurayamiify
    @kurayamiify 2 года назад +508

    i don’t know if anyone noticed, but towards the end when everyone is trying to get to the top of the lighthouse, you can see murdoc desperately trying to pull everyone up, only to seemingly get left behind in the end. i thought it was a very interesting detail that got slightly overshadowed by 2D coming back to rescue him. i suppose no good deed goes unpunished? im not good at analyzing stuff LOL

    • @matthewcolquhoun8486
      @matthewcolquhoun8486 Год назад +49

      yeah i spotted that too, you can see 2d looks like hes smiling at murdoc for doing it too

    • @Sivlermoth
      @Sivlermoth Год назад +6

      I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out, that’s really cool!

    • @adrizs6767
      @adrizs6767 Год назад +5

      Bruh, lo del castigo por "ser bondadoso" no. Más bien es karma por lo que hizo en Plastic Beach

    • @AxleTrade
      @AxleTrade Год назад +41

      It's character development. This was basically all four of them confronting their past (2D's fear of whales, Noodle's mask that used to hide her bruises from escaping hell, and Russell turning into a giant mutant after a psychotic episode when Del was exorcised from him) but focuses on Murdoc as Plastic Beach was mainly about him.
      Around Phase 3, Murdoc abandoned his search for Noodle and opted to create a cyborg clone of her to be his bodyguard and new guitarist, replaced Russ with a drum machine, kidnapped and held 2D captive the entire time.
      Murdoc helping all of them get up the top of the light house and going last shows how much he's changed and 2D being the one to save him in the end prolly means he's forgiven Murdoc for treating him horribly for years.

    • @RTU130
      @RTU130 3 месяца назад

      Hmmm

  • @megan-815
    @megan-815 3 года назад +8346

    I will forever be grateful for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett to get drunk enough to come up with an idea for a cartoon band in the 90's. Gorillaz is the best thing to happen during this pandemic.

    • @montek3885
      @montek3885 3 года назад +56

      Huh? Gorillaz are way older than 2020.

    • @megan-815
      @megan-815 3 года назад +235

      @@montek3885 .... did you read the comment? I said 90’s 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @montek3885
      @montek3885 3 года назад +41

      @@megan-815 I read it as '90s cartoon band', sorry. Still it sounds wrong hat they 'happen during this pandemic'.

    • @Alexander-dn4rw
      @Alexander-dn4rw 3 года назад +81

      @@montek3885 I get it but he probably just means that they came out with new songs during the pandemic

    • @rafa428
      @rafa428 3 года назад +46

      gorillaz is the best thing to happen ever! they keep me going...

  • @dextergrif1052
    @dextergrif1052 3 года назад +4552

    One important thing to note: Murdoc abused 2D for his entire life and 2D still went back to save him

    • @dextergrif1052
      @dextergrif1052 3 года назад +388

      @Tessa 65 Yep. Not saying it was a good thing he went back for him just showing that abuse sometimes means you end up having an odd love for the person who abuses you

    • @Spooder-boy
      @Spooder-boy 3 года назад +61

      I had to

    • @Kokorocodon
      @Kokorocodon 3 года назад +379

      That show's how much of a golden heart 2D is. It's not Stockholm syndrome since 2D is stepping up to himself lately, but rather an act of forgiveness.

    • @zach6255
      @zach6255 3 года назад +24

      @@Kokorocodon yeah, now at least

    • @cibialibi7489
      @cibialibi7489 3 года назад +108

      Kokorocodon Murdoc has been trying to be better to 2D since the now now too (although sometimes he has lapses like in ares)

  • @nitricswight
    @nitricswight Год назад +53

    In many ways, I feel like this was Gorillaz trying to finally finish the plastic beach storyline, as it takes a lot of concepts from the cancelled Rhinestone Eyes video. The destruction of the mansion, Noodle coming out of giant Russel's mouth, and cyborg Noodle's destruction. Not to mention Murdoc coming to terms with the fact that he was the real monster in that part of his life

    • @Auso572
      @Auso572 10 месяцев назад +2

      No idea why anyone thinks cyborg Noodle was destroyed. The laser nearly blasted over the whole band and they were completely fine. Cyborg Noodle dropped down the ocean in a submarine, not even touched by the laser. There's really no reason to think anything other than the island was destroyed.

  • @seanrollins2383
    @seanrollins2383 2 года назад +219

    the implication that cyborg noodle is still alive is disturbing

    • @trinny_boo
      @trinny_boo Год назад +56

      She's been there all this time still alive and alone. That hurts 🥺

    • @PYROWORKSTV
      @PYROWORKSTV 4 месяца назад

      ​@@trinny_booAnd will be for a looong time

  • @morri1281
    @morri1281 3 года назад +4080

    At this point we definitely need a gorillaz movie.

    • @AJdanieles
      @AJdanieles 3 года назад +112

      I think there is gonna be one in netflix

    • @valentinoodiana8765
      @valentinoodiana8765 3 года назад +34

      What happened whit cyber noodle:(

    • @NECROMAGICIAN666
      @NECROMAGICIAN666 3 года назад +6

      Yes please

    • @notalessa517
      @notalessa517 3 года назад +13

      one is coming soon

    • @skyisherelol3492
      @skyisherelol3492 3 года назад +64

      @@valentinoodiana8765 she sank to the bottom of the ocean, but I don't think she's dead, we saw her eyes open

  • @sasariwtf
    @sasariwtf 3 года назад +12494

    2D coming back for Murdoc is literally the most heartwarming thing I’ve ever seen.

    • @actualalpaca18
      @actualalpaca18 3 года назад +728

      not saying murdoc deserved to be rescued... but i'm glad 2-D did what he did

    • @ImSoCool2403
      @ImSoCool2403 3 года назад +383

      I just hope this fires at least one neuron in Murdoc's brain responsible for NOT abusing 2D pls 😂

    • @robbierotto1211
      @robbierotto1211 3 года назад +460

      @@ImSoCool2403 pretty sure hes not abusing 2D anymore (mostly because his eyes are white)

    • @shadowhalk225
      @shadowhalk225 3 года назад +36

      That's incredibly sad

    • @XTWDeadShot
      @XTWDeadShot 3 года назад +166

      @@ImSoCool2403 supposedly murdoc is no longer being abusive towards him.

  • @j0n4hjraws36
    @j0n4hjraws36 2 года назад +149

    3:56 I love Murdoc's face when 2D shows up

    • @sillygoofballz
      @sillygoofballz 2 месяца назад +1

      Well, Murdoc "saved" Stu, so...

  • @Strawberry_Cinnabon
    @Strawberry_Cinnabon 10 месяцев назад +46

    3:46 2D's expression when Murdoc pulls him up is to die for.

    • @cameravice1825
      @cameravice1825 2 месяца назад +3

      He’s genuinely proud of him for helping everyone up, old Murdoc would be making sure he’s the first one out but here he actually prioritised his band members

    • @playful_pubbii
      @playful_pubbii Месяц назад

      he said :D

  • @largeproblem
    @largeproblem 3 года назад +3651

    When you think about it, this video is Murdoc having to confront his mistakes to a pretty severe extent.
    Plastic Beach was a disaster for everyone in the group, one that he pretty much hand-crafted:
    - He created Cyborg Noodle to replace Noodle after she went missing.
    - He was the one who pissed off the Boogeyman and his pirates and got people killed as the band was forced to split up.
    - He was the one who had the band relocate to Plastic Beach in the first place.
    In other words, pretty much most (if not all) of Plastic Beach is Murdoc’s fault.
    And in this video, when they all wash up on the shore, that’s why Murdoc’s immediately bummed out. Amid the band basically replacing him with Ace for a while, and then willingly leaving him out (as seen in the other Song Machine videos), they’re now brought to the biggest reminder of how terrible he’s been to all of them. And maybe he’s trying to get better, but Plastic Beach still stands as a monument to the terrible, self-centered things that Murdoc has done, and as another reason for the band to never forgive him.
    That’s also why Lost Chord (and Song Machine Season 1 as a whole) are so crucial to his character. Throughout the season, we’ve seen and heard that Murdoc is TRYING to be better. He knows he messed up, and he wants to take it all back. The biggest obstacle there is his own selfishness, and his awful treatment of the band thus far. That’s why Noodle and Russell are shown to be skeptical of him trying to get involved again, and why 2D is still constantly protected by the both of them, even as he’s come out of his shell in recent years.
    This video is the culmination of that; when confronted with a literal life-or-death situation, Murdoc finally gets to see if the band thinks saving, and worth keeping around. And sure, Noodle and Russ are quick to bolt and leave him behind, but *2D goes back.*
    2D, the one whose nickname comes from the very first injuries that Murdoc inflicted on him (2 dents, cuz his eyes were all wonky after Murdoc ran him over twice).
    2D, who has been used and abused by Murdoc over the years, forgave him. And whether or not that’s justified isn’t up to us; it’s up to Damon, and Jamie, and everyone else involved with the group.
    Song Machine S1 has been a narrative of finding brightness in the darkest times (which we’ve had a lot of, recently) and comfort in an odd world. By extension, saving Murdoc may not be the most justifiable action, but it was one built on hope. And, if Song Machine, the bigger Gorillaz narrative, or 2020 in general has taught us anything, it’s that hope is what’s gonna get us through this.
    also more like seeea john hahahah
    e: you guys are so cool and creative, all the elaboration and alternate takes beneath this comment and all the support is so great. the gorillaz fanbase is the BEST

    • @kevincmejia
      @kevincmejia 3 года назад +68

      Great analysis!!

    • @largeproblem
      @largeproblem 3 года назад +13

      @@kevincmejia thanks!

    • @whitleycunningham2183
      @whitleycunningham2183 3 года назад +9

      Well said!

    • @capaintroll2266
      @capaintroll2266 3 года назад +62

      I really appreciate you summarizing all the lore its really long and pretty complicated..... also I just love this band

    • @pinkestlemonade1916
      @pinkestlemonade1916 3 года назад +41

      I'm not usually one to hold a grudge. I love seeing redemption arcs in characters when they've done something awful and are trying to repent. However, after this many awful choices, I'm starting to think Murdoc should've just died in the wave of shit when he was escaping prison like we all thought.

  • @_Yozora_
    @_Yozora_ 3 года назад +2889

    Plastic Beach: Exists*
    Leee John: And I took that personally...

    • @fuki999
      @fuki999 3 года назад +20

      feels like leee john is so out of place

    • @tacos_with_sauce8887
      @tacos_with_sauce8887 3 года назад +43

      Nahhhh this is Gorillaz

    • @kenway-motions2544
      @kenway-motions2544 3 года назад +46

      @@tacos_with_sauce8887 yeah everything is so outta place it fits in perfectly

    • @bigpeteyeet7052
      @bigpeteyeet7052 3 года назад +20

      "So anyway I started blasting"

    • @InVinoVeratas
      @InVinoVeratas 3 года назад

      _“Catch Feelings Leee John”_

  • @noahthegoat3363
    @noahthegoat3363 2 года назад +105

    This video is insane. Not only are they returning to their roots from phase 3, but they are really looking back at the memories they left behind and watching everything get demolished by some beast.

  • @midnalazuli793
    @midnalazuli793 Год назад +69

    Everyone is talking about 2-D going back to save Murdoc. But did anyone else notice Murdoc helping each one of his bandmates onto the top of the sinking lighthouse?

  • @Bagfac3
    @Bagfac3 3 года назад +2248

    Everyone: I’m crying at 2D saving Murdoc
    Me: And I’m just crying at everything in other entire video
    *The NOSTALGIA*

    • @TheAdrift
      @TheAdrift 3 года назад +27

      I miss the Plastic Beach game so muuuhuuhuuuchh 😭😭😭

    • @ShadowFanGirl237
      @ShadowFanGirl237 3 года назад +30

      Same!! As soon as I saw the Daley skeleton and the pirates and Cyborg Noodle I started tearing up.

    • @emotionlessraccoon6068
      @emotionlessraccoon6068 3 года назад +3

      SAMEE

    • @sarcirinsdaefarin3950
      @sarcirinsdaefarin3950 3 года назад +11

      "Make up for the time you've wasted
      Come slowly
      And claim back the boy you left behind" Doncamatic

    • @thiershate6069
      @thiershate6069 3 года назад +4

      Yes 😂

  • @brianshaw312
    @brianshaw312 3 года назад +2719

    This is just a friendly reminder that gorillaz got a copyright on their own song

    • @Discontinued_Channel-
      @Discontinued_Channel- 3 года назад +346

      The saddest thing about it is rockstar games still has feel good inc on non stop pop someone totally has to tell gorillaz that

    • @bonemann6107
      @bonemann6107 3 года назад +24

      bruh

    • @platonicsage1298
      @platonicsage1298 3 года назад +16

      ? Could you explain pls

    • @kundlas100
      @kundlas100 3 года назад +315

      @@platonicsage1298 Song Machine Episode 8 for "Valley of the Pagans" used footage of GTA V for the bulk of the music video. Rockstar struck it down for copyright, ironic since they use Gorillaz music on the in-game radio.

    • @yourlocalanimeandgorillazf933
      @yourlocalanimeandgorillazf933 3 года назад +9

      Why tho and what song was it

  • @SillyLilDawg
    @SillyLilDawg 4 месяца назад +15

    The brief scene of Cyborg Noodle awake and sinking gives me chills everytime. I know we may not, but I hope we see her again.

  • @blchrp2645
    @blchrp2645 Год назад +33

    I see myself going through the streets
    Think I must be dreaming
    The lost chord
    I want to you gone feel (the lost chord)
    I see rain's coming down
    At this time of year, I'm always in need of
    Of silent waves (silent waves)
    The pulse on your face
    The lost chord
    The lost chord
    The lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Take me into the garden
    The lost chord (the lost chord)
    The lost chord
    The lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Music in my mind
    Break those chains, baby
    And I'll find, I'll find myself
    Yeah, come on (take me into thе garden)
    I, I'm tryna go (oh)
    The lost chord
    The lost chord
    Thе lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Take me into the garden
    The lost chord
    The lost chord
    The lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Take me into the garden
    Happier, happy (happy, happy)
    Move me somewhere I can see the sunlight
    Take me into the garden
    The silent waves (silent waves)
    The pulse on your face (oh, Lord)
    The lost chord (allow me)
    The lost chord
    The lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Take me into the garden
    The lost chord (the lost chord)
    The lost chord
    The lost chord (I go harder, harder)
    Take me into the garden (the lost chord)
    Tryna find my way every single day
    Tryna find my way
    I wanna be free
    I wanna be free
    I wanna be free
    Break those chains that bind me, I wanna be free (I wanna be free)
    Break those chains, baby
    Break those chains that bind me, I wanna be free (wanna be free)

  • @synthetic_znx8114
    @synthetic_znx8114 3 года назад +2152

    Here’s a list of some things important things I noticed:
    -Murdoc arrives wearing the mask of the Boogeyman
    -Noodle falls out of Russ’s mouth, just like her reveal in the Rhinestone Eyes animatics
    -2D throws up a miniature Massive Dick in a reference to Cyborg Noodle’s octopus in the Melancholy Hill music video (the same squid can be seen in this video)
    -Russel first appears on the island as his giant self from the Plastic Beach Storyline
    -The skeleton wearing glasses is Daley from the Doncamatic music video (thx for the fix comment section)
    -Skeleton of the Black Cloud Pilot from the Rhinestone Eyes animatics
    -Noodle finds her cracked butterfly mask washed up in the sand from the Plastic Beach Storyline
    -Cyborg Noodle washed up in Daley’s submarine (also from the Doncamatic music video) graffitied with the word RINGO. This is the name of the ship that Murdoc encountered in his book “The Book of Murdoc”
    -Murdoc sheds a tear after seeing the state of Cyborg Noodle
    -Leee John: King of The Sea
    -Leee John has 2 broken chain cuffs on his wrists, possibly revealing that he has been held captive under Plastic Beach since the very beginning of that album
    -The ruined ship where the Boogeyman summoned the crew of the Black Cloud in the Rhinestone Eyes animatics
    -The submarine sinks into the depths as Leee John begins his destruction on Plastic Beach, revealing that Cyborg Noodle is STILL ALIVE!
    -During the destruction frames, Big Rick Black’s Record Shack can be seen. This is where Murdoc first abducted Russ to be a part of the band all the way back in Phase 1 and that gets destroyed along with Plastic Beach
    -As the portal reappears to help the band members escape the sinking island, Murdoc is almost left behind to die before 2D reaches through the portal to save him. This could possibly be 2D paying back Murdoc for leaving Murdoc at the docks during the Desole music video.
    Alrighty, that’s about all the major things that I noticed.
    Edit: I should probably include that the Pink Phantom escapes into the sky as everyone arrives on Plastic Beach

    • @Wsphhh649
      @Wsphhh649 3 года назад +155

      The skeleton is from the doncamatic guy

    • @synthetic_znx8114
      @synthetic_znx8114 3 года назад +20

      @@Wsphhh649 thanks my dude

    • @lilysandor
      @lilysandor 3 года назад +42

      @@Wsphhh649 the submarine cyborg noodle is in is also the one from doncamatic im pretty sure

    • @Jackie040900
      @Jackie040900 3 года назад +42

      the skeleton with glasses could be Daley from the doncamatic video

    • @notthebees4381
      @notthebees4381 3 года назад +19

      @Synthetic_ZNX I think the skeleton wearing glasses was Daley? I don’t remember how to spell the name but they were featured in the song Doncamatic and in the music video, he was wearing those glasses.

  • @yannanas3116
    @yannanas3116 3 года назад +2679

    After Plastic Beach and Escape to Plastic Beach,
    Gorillaz presents Return to Plastic Beach
    Edit: now we got Destroyed Plastic Beach :(

    • @gwendyhudson5425
      @gwendyhudson5425 3 года назад +20

      It's the opposite day haha

    • @LUISATEASE
      @LUISATEASE 3 года назад +7

      🤩✨ The return comes with The Horrors collab?

    • @Cynikel
      @Cynikel 3 года назад +4

      Ravnica in MTG vibes lol

    • @liap2428
      @liap2428 3 года назад

      Xd

    • @Bani0000
      @Bani0000 3 года назад +2

      that's the old passage to plastic beach, we don't go there anymore.

  • @annabanana8700
    @annabanana8700 Год назад +67

    Murdoc’s reaction to seeing Cyborg Noodle… I wasn’t expecting that💔

  • @woah_there
    @woah_there 2 года назад +21

    2-D: *Throws up a whale*
    Also 2-D: “This is the perfect opportunity to sing.”

  • @RickyRatte
    @RickyRatte 3 года назад +5548

    2D reaching out to Murdoc is the most important symbol in all of Gorillaz, I think. The whole song machine phase was about Murdoc losing control, not feeling needed anymore, falling into depression. In Désolé, he was crying on the couch, at the end of The pink phantom, he showed up, seeming desperate for attention.
    In the past, it was the opposite. Murdoc had all the power, controlling and abusing 2D. It all changed in Humanz, when 2D got free of Murdocs control, showing in his white eyes.
    All of that combining, it is so powerful seeing 2D reaching out for Murdoc, showing he cares about him, despite everything Murdoc has done to him. He showed Murdoc doesn't need to worry, he is still an important part of the group and is not left behind.

    • @captainblu3028
      @captainblu3028 3 года назад +111

      Well said

    • @breeze8303
      @breeze8303 3 года назад +402

      It also seemed that Murdoc pulled everyone up onto the top of the lighthouse saving everyone, including 2D, pretty cute I thought

    • @MarkTheElf
      @MarkTheElf 3 года назад +133

      Ive been noticing all this too and thought it was quite a transition for Murdoc

    • @unlikedoggo1184
      @unlikedoggo1184 3 года назад +56

      @@breeze8303 Murdoc is good

    • @breeze8303
      @breeze8303 3 года назад +101

      @@unlikedoggo1184 murdoc is god

  • @choom
    @choom 3 года назад +4675

    The most human murdoc has looked in 10 years

    • @arila24
      @arila24 3 года назад +143

      A normal human green as everybody

    • @murdocniccals2991
      @murdocniccals2991 3 года назад +87

      I’ll be honest, didn’t want to let go of this lads hand after that shit-

    • @cowboytoy05
      @cowboytoy05 3 года назад +23

      @@murdocniccals2991 ‘ello uncle Murdy how’s it hangin?

    • @murdocniccals2991
      @murdocniccals2991 3 года назад +18

      @@cowboytoy05 why hello! And it’s...it’s..how do I put it it’s a day like any other, just woke up bout now but yes I’m good and you lad?

    • @theunusual5018
      @theunusual5018 3 года назад +14

      @@murdocniccals2991 well of course not. You were gonna drown if ya didn't

  • @jragonanimations2371
    @jragonanimations2371 Год назад +41

    I haven’t seen all of Gorillaz music videos yet but this is the first time I’ve seen Murdock cry I actually cried too

    • @YeeBoiiLuhsLearning
      @YeeBoiiLuhsLearning Год назад +12

      That hurt to see, to know he actually had some sort of feeling for Cyborg Noodle, fuck that hurt. And then to see her sink to the bottom of the ocean and look up at them, FUCK. That hurt too… guess she wasn’t as robotic as some might have first thought and that hurts to think of

  • @trinny_boo
    @trinny_boo Год назад +36

    I think we can all agree that plastic beach was a very traumatic time for the gorillaz, and the fact they go back to watch all that burn to the ground and kind of re-live it again makes them grow closer. And especially 2D and murdoc. They grew closer and learned to apologize and forgive eachother. Its a big step for murdoc

  • @therealgingerboy2215
    @therealgingerboy2215 3 года назад +3161

    2d grabbing Murdoc's hand is so wholesome

    • @ruins4
      @ruins4 3 года назад +13

      How?

    • @therealgingerboy2215
      @therealgingerboy2215 3 года назад +188

      @@ruins4 its the context behind the whole story. After all that Murdoc has done, 2D still saves him

    • @clonetrooper2168
      @clonetrooper2168 3 года назад +198

      @@therealgingerboy2215 Russell and Noodle just leave him there (I don't blame them) but..... 2D the first member of the band,the first member Murdoc kidnapped and gave him his name and the person Murdoc abused... Is the one who saves him and forgives him.
      Edit : as you can see during 3:42 Murdoc is helping Noodle, Russell and 2-D escape. He is also crying in the music video Desòle(desòle also means sorry) so yeah he is definitely changing.

    • @lonew872
      @lonew872 3 года назад

      Ok

    • @SamuelTucker12
      @SamuelTucker12 3 года назад +2

      It Is Indeed.

  • @corzacorpse
    @corzacorpse 3 года назад +793

    “Big Black’s Record Shack”
    THAT’S WHERE MURDOC KIDNAPPED RUSSEL PRE-PHASE ONE HOLY FU-

    • @TheAdrift
      @TheAdrift 3 года назад +47

      It was also in the Plastic Beach game, but that was so long ago that I kinda forgot how it worked into the story... I miss the game ;__;

    • @left4deaxd
      @left4deaxd 3 года назад +34

      @@TheAdrift If I remember correctly, the store appeared at the beach and you needed to made butter with the Doncamatic machine to help a big fat dude turn around, so he can grab a disc I think... annddd that was the purpose of the store hahahaha

    • @austins.2495
      @austins.2495 3 года назад +6

      My people

    • @Skylonark
      @Skylonark 3 года назад +4

      Yep. And because of the lee its gone forever. He ruined this video no doubt

    • @sentinelnovelist
      @sentinelnovelist 3 года назад +1

      AHA I FINALLY FOUND YOU GOD

  • @h3r3tic66
    @h3r3tic66 2 года назад +42

    3:00 nobody gonna talk about one of the most important pieces of gorillaz lore

    • @eejyool5099
      @eejyool5099 10 дней назад

      ?

    • @h3r3tic66
      @h3r3tic66 10 дней назад +1

      @@eejyool5099 Big Rick Blacks Record Shack, the record store that Russel worked at when Murdoc wanted Russel to join the band

    • @eejyool5099
      @eejyool5099 10 дней назад

      @@h3r3tic66 thanks!

  • @mep15067
    @mep15067 Год назад +28

    Danm leee john is incredible in this, his high notes are hevanly and he really rocks that monster costume. The laser eyes are gonna be something I remember for a long time. Really glad he did this colab cause it introduced me to his music.

  • @TheRobhardy
    @TheRobhardy 3 года назад +9772

    Not gonna lie, I breaks my heart to think the Plastic Beach model is now destroyed. I would have loved to see it put in a museum one day in the future.

    • @TheRealDVHollow
      @TheRealDVHollow 3 года назад +1174

      Well I don't think they got a merman to blow it up with his laser eyes, so it's probably still around. I bet there's copies as well lol.

    • @calebreader5818
      @calebreader5818 3 года назад +713

      They may have made a new one for this video, it looked a bit different

    • @emotionlessraccoon6068
      @emotionlessraccoon6068 3 года назад +53

      I knowww

    • @amadoRimas
      @amadoRimas 3 года назад +351

      It seems that actually they didn't break anything (just look the video and you Will notice that all explosions and stuff are special efects and the isalnd is probably ok)

    • @virtuaplayer7234
      @virtuaplayer7234 3 года назад +43

      No... don't tell me that...

  • @rbmonkey6635
    @rbmonkey6635 3 года назад +3155

    Everyone: Happy cos Plastic Beach is back
    Jaime: Lets destroy plastic Beach
    Everyone: ._.

  • @jessiemineimations
    @jessiemineimations 2 года назад +32

    The way Murdoc cried at 1:38 after seeing that felt like a rare wholesome moment for him
    (Also I'm new to the lore can someone explain why there's two noodles?)

    • @radiatingsunray
      @radiatingsunray 2 года назад +7

      the other noodle is cyborg noodle! murdoc built her when the real noodle was missing after el mañana, iirc. she replaced noodle in the plastic beach arc until she came back at the end of rhinestone eyes.

  • @MariaEduardaSaade
    @MariaEduardaSaade Год назад +41

    2D's voice is always angelical, but he excelled in this one.

  • @NateIsLame
    @NateIsLame 3 года назад +49473

    Me explaining the Gorillaz lore for 45 minutes at Christmas dinner:

    • @TheWaterlooWatermelon
      @TheWaterlooWatermelon 3 года назад +1564

      2:21 Leee Johnson obliterating the Christmas dinner with his laser eyes half-way through the lore explanation.

    • @YorkJonhson
      @YorkJonhson 3 года назад +1153

      So see it all started with a Japanese sleeper agent program for child soldiers....

    • @omarJr17
      @omarJr17 3 года назад +320

      Its a matter of time before those fanboys say...
      1.fancy seeing you here.
      2.I didn't expect to see you here.
      3.hiiii nate.

    • @captainblu3028
      @captainblu3028 3 года назад +39

      Same to my brother lol

    • @coralbeau15
      @coralbeau15 3 года назад +244

      jokes aside, I have explained the full lore in somewhat detail to several people. It usually takes about 25 minutes, and this was only after phase 4.

  • @divel5738
    @divel5738 3 года назад +2505

    Me: 2020 can't get any worse
    Gorillaz: *plastic Beach gets obliterated*

    • @Colossa
      @Colossa 3 года назад +10

      Underrated comment

    • @user-ke4oz9rz8x
      @user-ke4oz9rz8x 3 года назад +4

      Underrated comment

    • @Chaotickzzz
      @Chaotickzzz 3 года назад +8

      RIP plastic beach

    • @diegojoaquingodoyschaffer9039
      @diegojoaquingodoyschaffer9039 3 года назад +30

      @@Chaotickzzz the messages is "don't live in the past"

    • @garcalej
      @garcalej 3 года назад +16

      How many studios is that now? I would not want to be the liability company responsible for insuring the Gorillaz.

  • @Dylan_-tu7zk
    @Dylan_-tu7zk Год назад +14

    Cyborg Noodle didn’t just sink to the bottom of the ocean, she sank to the bottom of Point Nemo, the most desolate location on earth and farthest from civilization. She’s just gonna be stuck there.

  • @jackhealy3328
    @jackhealy3328 3 года назад +2406

    Everyone out here talking about how Leee John just killed Plastic Beach, while I'm busy wracking my brain on how he just killed THOSE FUCKING NOTES.

    • @brianbread7698
      @brianbread7698 3 года назад +12

      We had months to enjoy his vocals the music video is the newest part of the song.

    • @LonlyWolfLW
      @LonlyWolfLW 3 года назад +10

      called falsetto chief does miracles

    • @jackhealy3328
      @jackhealy3328 3 года назад +31

      @@brianbread7698 Would you slap me if I said that I purposefully didn't listen to the album release version until I got to watch the animated version?

    • @brianbread7698
      @brianbread7698 3 года назад +22

      @@jackhealy3328 nah I would give you a smooch instead that's a worst punishment.

    • @jackhealy3328
      @jackhealy3328 3 года назад +15

      @@brianbread7698 DUDE WHAT THE FUCK?! We didn't even hold hands yet!

  • @EmmPerson8er
    @EmmPerson8er 3 года назад +9430

    To be abused and tortured by murdoc for years, just to come back and save him from being alone and dying alone. 2D, I salute you.

    • @Bullen_3
      @Bullen_3 2 года назад +84

      This

    • @SarahTheBreadGod
      @SarahTheBreadGod 2 года назад +43

      Yes

    • @jasdrawssometimes4660
      @jasdrawssometimes4660 2 года назад +56

      Hit him some M O R E

    • @roastedorangejuice7089
      @roastedorangejuice7089 2 года назад +178

      Murdoc changed and they’re like 40 in this vid

    • @bomes2084
      @bomes2084 2 года назад +413

      murdoc said after he was got back from prison he was going to try and be a better person as an apology to 2-d.
      i guess apology accepted.

  • @edwardhyde1886
    @edwardhyde1886 Год назад +8

    Someone's probably already said this but it's just stuck with me how Murdoc was about to be left stranded on the place he used to call home, and the place that was basically a prison for 2D was kidnapped and held captive there by Murdoc against his will, got constantly abused by him, sat terrified in his room by the thing he's scared of the most (whales), fell into a deep depression; it was probably the lowest point for him. Plastic Beach was all Murdoc's doing, and he was afraid of being stuck there alone, stranded in what's a dark past, but *2D*, the person whom Murdoc has inflicted so much pain onto, came back to save him from the place that was once a hell.
    You can tell Murdoc regrets everything, the way he shuts his eyes after pulling the mask off, the way he cries seeing Cyborg Noodle. I would assume 2D had forgiven him, which is why he saved him.

  • @murthfilm
    @murthfilm 2 года назад +33

    This shot right here 0:34 - 0:45 pure beauty

  • @fellowweirdo4541
    @fellowweirdo4541 3 года назад +888

    Snoop in 2010: Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach
    Leee John in 2020: Welcome to the Death of the Plastic Beach

  • @hhhaaaeeelll
    @hhhaaaeeelll 3 года назад +6297

    them returning to plastic beach is like the best christmas present we could've asked for lol
    edit : this comment did not age well rip plastic beach

    • @hhhaaaeeelll
      @hhhaaaeeelll 3 года назад +42

      @@scornify that's...unfortunately true lol

    • @pluto3465
      @pluto3465 3 года назад +6

      hooni pfp !

    • @hhhaaaeeelll
      @hhhaaaeeelll 3 года назад +2

      @@pluto3465 B)

    • @j23mikdunk39
      @j23mikdunk39 3 года назад +4

      Tomorrow’s Christmas if u live in newzealand

    • @andrzejduda1866
      @andrzejduda1866 3 года назад +1

      Chrząszcz brzmi w trzcinie stół z powyłamywanymi nogami król Karol kupił królowej Karolinie korale koloru kolorowego GOOD LUCK 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

  • @renerivera3827
    @renerivera3827 9 месяцев назад +8

    I love the subtle references here. For me, my favorite one here is the skeletal remains of the dude from Doncamatic. What I imagine happened to him is during the song, he was basically making his way to meet the band maybe for a collab or something. Only to arrive with nobody present. His submarine not having much fuel left, he was there. Alone to perish. I could be wrong but if this is true, this is one hell of a sad and bit of a cruel way to die. Traveling so far only to see nothing and die for it.

  • @godofmisfortune992
    @godofmisfortune992 3 года назад +4137

    Wow the powerpuff girls extended universe is getting wild

    • @codyscott7711
      @codyscott7711 3 года назад +77

      This should be a top tier comment sadly it is not

    • @outspoken-optimist
      @outspoken-optimist 2 года назад +107

      omg this technically is an extened universe isnt it? like with Ace being in The Now Now

    • @user-tm4vp8bn6t
      @user-tm4vp8bn6t 2 года назад +14

      Bro that exact picture of Shang Feng was my discord avatar for a while

    • @doggolovescheese1310
      @doggolovescheese1310 2 года назад +1

      Haah

    • @frayyank5158
      @frayyank5158 2 года назад +3

      Pichula

  • @braxsnart
    @braxsnart 3 года назад +3964

    Cyborg Noodle: **gets tossed into the sea**
    My instincts: I FEEL LIKE THIS IS GONNA COME BACK LATER

    • @leon4000
      @leon4000 3 года назад +98

      ...Thanks for confirming my bad feelings about this.

    • @bigcheesewotsits
      @bigcheesewotsits 3 года назад +147

      *cyborg noodle will remember this*

    • @ZeroGaiaForce
      @ZeroGaiaForce 3 года назад +70

      She will probably be an antagonist later on...

    • @peterthehorseishere
      @peterthehorseishere 3 года назад +29

      she's probably just gonna rust down there

    • @peterthehorseishere
      @peterthehorseishere 3 года назад +25

      Jemima Nolledo do they got cyborg noodle in there?

  • @celestefalcon5884
    @celestefalcon5884 2 года назад +13

    It's been more than a year since this come out and I still scream when 2-D grabs Murdoc's hand and saves him, is just amazing

  • @judep582
    @judep582 Год назад +8

    cyborg noodle staring up while sinking is some of the scariest shit i've seen from gorillaz, makes me think she'll be back as an antagonist.

  • @DinosaurVlogs
    @DinosaurVlogs 3 года назад +7466

    There goes the hope for a new Plastic Beach game

    • @erny9034
      @erny9034 3 года назад +76

      Amo tu trabajo.

    • @dunadan1995
      @dunadan1995 3 года назад +174

      God, I used to spend hours playing that. Really makes this video all the more impactful having explored that place as thoroughly as I could.

    • @jorgenitales412
      @jorgenitales412 3 года назад +80

      we could escuba dive for the next game...I mean, in 2:39 to 2:43 we can clearly see cyborg noodle aware and horrofied to wake up in a sinking mini submarine to the bottom of the ocean, maybe the band will rescue her.

    • @jeffersauth
      @jeffersauth 3 года назад +4

      OMG

    • @MrTHEFATANDSKINNY
      @MrTHEFATANDSKINNY 3 года назад +21

      I was still looking for the bloody spanner

  • @michaelgrijalva1257
    @michaelgrijalva1257 3 года назад +2579

    Me, explaining the lore of gorillaz: "then leee john came out of the water and fucking destroyed plastic beach"
    My grandma, not knowing wtf I'm talking about: "oh my"

    • @MrGanjie
      @MrGanjie 3 года назад +64

      Bless grandma for listening tho

    • @saladhands1127
      @saladhands1127 3 года назад +19

      You said the fuck word in front of your grandma?!?!?

    • @deenalmatter6259
      @deenalmatter6259 3 года назад +15

      "Jesse what the fuck are you talking about"

    • @rebeccamedina71
      @rebeccamedina71 3 года назад +1

      @@deenalmatter6259 I’m a fucking blowfish

    • @paolamoretti3617
      @paolamoretti3617 3 года назад +2

      Hola alguien abla español

  • @halyketarrant
    @halyketarrant Год назад +20

    It’s beautiful how it is Murdoc Who helps every single one of the others to climb up the lighthouse pinnacle and that’s why he fell on the ground and could not make it to the portal in time before 2D came back for him. 😭 He really has changed and is a better person now, that’s my hope at least. Let’s see what happened with the cult 🤘🏽
    (I apologize for every possible mistake, english is not my first language)

  • @Naifay
    @Naifay Год назад +23

    Two years have passed since this song released, a lot has happened and it`s still a banger, thank you Gorillaz, much love to you guys and everyone in the community!!

  • @Rio_Takahash1
    @Rio_Takahash1 3 года назад +2878

    How horrified Murdock was when the portal closed but it warms my heart to see that 2D came back for him

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +3

      Hello, I know this is somewhat random. But I’ve lost my home an have been living in motels for the last 2.5 month Money is running low..if any1 could find it in their hearts to help me get a motel room for even a day that would make my day. Ihave cash app an Venmo Allyboy23 🙏🏻

    • @ofekb3005
      @ofekb3005 3 года назад +19

      2D X Murdock
      I want it
      I need it
      Now!

    • @littlethera448
      @littlethera448 3 года назад +56

      @@ofekb3005 no

    • @mugmanhasyoursoul
      @mugmanhasyoursoul 3 года назад +2

      No k in murdoc.

    • @santoscraft
      @santoscraft 3 года назад +36

      @@ofekb3005 stop fanfic boi

  • @tired5880
    @tired5880 3 года назад +616

    The cyborg Noodle being abandoned all this time and Murdoc crying looking at her
    Plastic beach exploding
    Murdoc pushing 2D to the portal
    Murdoc almost being left behind in plastic beach
    2d coming back to get him
    This is a emortional roller coasterl, I can't stop sobbing

  • @thomasm7682
    @thomasm7682 Год назад +13

    The amount of talent in the song machine is unbelievably insane! I can’t think of any other band to include this spectrum of guest artist.

  • @nicoocin8130
    @nicoocin8130 Год назад +23

    This videos symbolism and message is beautiful but I couldn’t stop laughing at the laser eyed fish man 💀
    Note: I think Murdocs growth was shown well in this because the old Murdoc would have jumped in the portal first yet he stayed to help everyone up and almost got left behind but 2D comes back for him because he knows he’s different and I just die it’s so well done and natural

  • @09kingarthur
    @09kingarthur 3 года назад +9288

    The fact that Gorillaz has been making music for like 20 years and their songs are still bangers amazes me

    • @Mr.misterr
      @Mr.misterr 3 года назад +54

      Oh hell ye
      Thought the same

    • @BassBanj0
      @BassBanj0 3 года назад +150

      They are sorta an ageless classic, they somehow find a way to adapt

    • @Mr.misterr
      @Mr.misterr 3 года назад +5

      @@BassBanj0
      Oh heeeeeeeeell yea

    • @bethspage7089
      @bethspage7089 3 года назад +20

      Their music isn’t really my type but I love o green world, Dirty Harry, and rhinestone eyes

    • @readImperivm
      @readImperivm 3 года назад +9

      You don't know the capabilities of the old school music bands and players.

  • @Lordx718
    @Lordx718 3 года назад +615

    Imagine going back to your house from 10 years ago just to see your friends (RIP Daley) and Cyborg doppelganger dead, and then your house gets destroyed by a chained up flamboyant sea god.
    It happens to the best of us I suppose.

    • @captainblu3028
      @captainblu3028 3 года назад +1

      Yep it does

    • @rubikraccoon
      @rubikraccoon 3 года назад +2

      Yeah that happened to me

    • @-Iona_V-
      @-Iona_V- 3 года назад

      Isnt this set right after the events of Rhinstone Eyes tho?

    • @sam_like_kaya5404
      @sam_like_kaya5404 3 года назад

      It's just an everyday thing for me now 😔✊

    • @BIGBLUBLUR
      @BIGBLUBLUR 3 года назад

      Super relatable.

  • @stagnantsanity
    @stagnantsanity Год назад +4

    not me going back to check if the sea monster was flipping us off when it goes back into the water

  • @naokisnotaroundhere
    @naokisnotaroundhere Год назад +7

    12 years ago was the Welcome to the Plastic Beach, 2 years ago is The Goodbye of the Plastic Beach.

  • @elivkg
    @elivkg 3 года назад +852

    Leee John is now officially the main antagonist of gorillaz

    • @themason2117
      @themason2117 3 года назад +14

      Nah 2020 hit the gorillaz harder than him

    • @grey8478
      @grey8478 3 года назад +14

      if you understand the political messaging in both plastic beach and song machine it's kind of obvious he isn't the villain
      you're probably joking but just for clarity

    • @juang5198
      @juang5198 3 года назад

      @@grey8478 explain, im not speak english

    • @digitalghost41023
      @digitalghost41023 3 года назад +2

      Maybe he attacks Gorillaz because in the past Murdoc and his fellows destroys and makes very chaos in that place,so he maybe have some revenge for that devastation.

    • @erinsquest406
      @erinsquest406 3 года назад +1

      @@grey8478 so it’s plastic and such right? Because plastic beach was made to subtly or not so subtly point towards pollution. Is it that? Or what is it

  • @vanexai
    @vanexai 3 года назад +1722

    I love how Russel spat out Noodle just like at the end of the Rhinestone Eyes animatic. Jamie really didn't want to miss a single detail.

  • @ManoWawa
    @ManoWawa Год назад +6

    0:48. A cute seagull walking alongside 2d

    • @FruitaFuka
      @FruitaFuka Год назад +3

      That was the most plump and most adorable seagull I have ever seen. Thank you.

    • @Agent_Charlo
      @Agent_Charlo Год назад +1

      That seagull is actually so cute!

  • @ChmojBoy
    @ChmojBoy 2 года назад +3

    I had an old friend that used to be extremely close to me that I don’t speak to anymore that reminds me a lot of Murdoc, especially after watching this video like a dozen too many times lol. In high school we got heavy into some not so good things which i still struggle with to this day 4 yrs later, but they made me realize the kind of person he was.
    He was really charismatic and could talk his way into almost anything, and usually cared mostly about himself rather than us (we are a very close group of friends for almost 10yrs now :) ) and me. There were many times where he obviously used us to get what he wanted and we would brush it off for years. We had a few interventions for him when things started getting a bit out of hand, but he would just do his own things anyways. Cut off contact w him for good probably 4 years ago now. All that Ive heard since then have been bad things, heavy drugs, mood swings, abuse charges, DUIs. All of us are much better off for it, though some of us keep in touch with him somewhat.
    I see a lot of him in Murdoc in the last seen when with the portal. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice with cutting him off. Maybe I should have kept trying and things would’ve ended up differently? It is what it is I suppose huh. Thanks for listening to my rambling :))

  • @MoonShadow333
    @MoonShadow333 3 года назад +1667

    “...And then 2D saved Murdoc!”
    “Ok, daughter...Do you want to open your presents now?”

  • @ginkwarrior4579
    @ginkwarrior4579 3 года назад +680

    Can we talk about the fact cyborg noodle was "alive" when she was falling out to the void???

    • @mrnutts9143
      @mrnutts9143 3 года назад +55

      Shes probably coming back to get revenge

    • @JoelCavaleri
      @JoelCavaleri 3 года назад +62

      I got Demon Days vibez when Noodle got to hell in El Mañana, and it leaves a door open because cyborg Noodle looked alive in the sub while reaching the bottom of the ocean...maybe we'll see her again 🤟💀🤯🖤

    • @rooby3616
      @rooby3616 3 года назад +4

      @@mrnutts9143 I hope so😔

    • @06kikas3
      @06kikas3 3 года назад +1

      Timestamp please

    • @SuperWillixD
      @SuperWillixD 3 года назад +2

      2:42

  • @poopbutt9786
    @poopbutt9786 Год назад +9

    Murdoc's face at 0:35 gives me chills

    • @ritapizza821
      @ritapizza821 4 месяца назад

      that whole scene gave me chills, the struggle to take off the mask, the realization on murdocs face, the horror and regret visible in his expression... m a n

  • @KarazolaX
    @KarazolaX Год назад +4

    I just realized, the way they got there and the way they left
    It’s like… A WIZARD’S PORTAL

  • @laylaq.926
    @laylaq.926 3 года назад +926

    this was so symbolic actually, their shared trauma that has been sitting over them for ten years is finally destroyed and they can truly move on.

    • @sneed915
      @sneed915 3 года назад

      They already did tho humanz was a reboot and the now now was them moving on

    • @laylaq.926
      @laylaq.926 3 года назад +5

      @@baguettemmm6120 TOTALLY AGREED! this whole album was incredibly symbolic in terms of murdoc’s redemption especially and i can’t wait to see where this goes next

    • @laylaq.926
      @laylaq.926 3 года назад +17

      @@sneed915 well humanz was kinda more of a “party” album as a comeback due to a six year hiatus. there was barely any lore except when murdoc got arrested towards the end to set it up for the now now. the now now felt more like 2D coming to terms with murdoc being gone and wanting to move on from the abuse and trauma he went through because of him, i feel like the rest of the band didn’t really get to do that yet and this video finally allowed them to truly move on, yknow?

    • @laylaq.926
      @laylaq.926 3 года назад +9

      @@baguettemmm6120 also omg when he cried over cyborg noodle it hurt my heart because back then, he thought the real noodle was dead and this robot was really all he had and he MADE HER FROM NOODLES DNA like omfg,,and now shes just destroyed i felt so bad

  • @MGKiryu
    @MGKiryu 3 года назад +2247

    that final moment of 2D going back to save murdoc is not only a great moment, but it symbolizes the themes of the music video really well. instead of festering on the trauma and feelings of the past and letting murdoc die alone and helpless (like he debatably may deserve for everything he’s done), 2D forgives and moves past it all. he doesn’t let those past emotions cloud his judgement or keep him “chained” down, and he goes back to save murdoc. it’s really powerful!

    • @luvzit1zzy
      @luvzit1zzy 3 года назад +48

      for me i wouldnt say that 2d fully forgives mudz tho because all the shit he has been through. but yeah i honestly agree

    • @luvzit1zzy
      @luvzit1zzy 3 года назад +16

      @@pheenixgryphon7857 yeah. probably because 2d didnt want to get abused more for defending himself. actually, 2d couldve defend himself easily cuz he is like 80 ft tall and murdoc is like 2 ft compared to each other (if you think about it). but either way mudz was a jackass to 2d but hopefully we get more of a healthy relationship between the two and hopefully they can fix their friendship

    • @noraschoots3167
      @noraschoots3167 3 года назад +10

      I feel like this song definitely talks about feelings of the past, not only because of that moment, but also because of the skeletons on the beach. I'm not completely familiar with Gorillaz lore but what if that's them because they left a part of themselves on the plastic beach. Hence why they're sad, because they're reminded of what they once were. Fits in nicely with the theme of Feel Good Inc, as it was big music who forced them to be who they are

    • @krustykim2026
      @krustykim2026 3 года назад +12

      It's been better ever since Murdoc came back after his time in jail. Because the bad guy from power puff girls (I don't remember his name) was an even bigger bully. I've noticed the eyes of 2D aren't always black anymore, he's not taunted anymore by Murdoc. They actually became friends and I think he forgave Murdoc, as it shows here because he came back for him. Also, in Desolé, 2D left Murdoc, this might be some sort of repayment for that as well. I really think they've grown to become great friends

    • @djm8131
      @djm8131 3 года назад +13

      There’s no debate. Murdoc would’ve deserved to be alone after everything he’s done. But I’m glad 2D went back for him. Maybe that can improve their relationship.

  • @alanawilson6104
    @alanawilson6104 Год назад +10

    This song is a spiritual cleansing on my entire soul and spritual existence ,this song is a hug from a caring and loving friend during a difficult dark time ,this song is a sign that even though everything has been at worst it will get better

  • @toodleloos
    @toodleloos 11 месяцев назад +6

    cyborg noodle leering at them as she sinks to the bottom of the ocean is always...oof

  • @JuicySteak223
    @JuicySteak223 3 года назад +2676

    2D right after vomiting a mini whale: *beautiful singing*

    • @tonaxysam
      @tonaxysam 3 года назад +42

      (^o^) I see rain coming down :v

    • @JuicySteak223
      @JuicySteak223 3 года назад +19

      @@tonaxysam at this time of year

    • @hiimaly4780
      @hiimaly4780 3 года назад +13

      @@JuicySteak223 I’m always in need of

    • @dewcranzz
      @dewcranzz 3 года назад +13

      @@hiimaly4780 pepto bismol

    • @christianmarroquin7225
      @christianmarroquin7225 3 года назад +15

      Fun little factoid, 2d is actually scared of whales

  • @Khanival
    @Khanival 3 года назад +1153

    Murdoc talking about Desole: I wasn't crying, my tear ducts dried up years ago
    Murdoc now: Cries in front of camera

    • @TheAngelwings87
      @TheAngelwings87 3 года назад +35

      He cried because he saw cyborg noodle again after 20 years

    • @tannokie40
      @tannokie40 3 года назад +9

      @@TheAngelwings87 that and it looked like cyborg noodle was dead at that point so that could've made him shed a tear too

    • @NECROMAGICIAN666
      @NECROMAGICIAN666 3 года назад +5

      @@TheAngelwings87 he saw cyborg noodle dead :c which is worse

    • @TheAngelwings87
      @TheAngelwings87 3 года назад +5

      @@NECROMAGICIAN666 noodle was like : what the fuck why Is there a clone of me? "

    • @HLY66
      @HLY66 3 года назад +6

      @@TheAngelwings87 10 years - they were on Plastic Beach in 2010

  • @fairyvamp11
    @fairyvamp11 2 года назад +65

    2:20 I cannot help but laugh at this part, since it's like the sea man going: "you thought I was joking? You think this is a joke? WATCH THIS!"
    And my immediate thought is not "oh no, the beach!" But instead "Dang he really did go harder!"
    He went so hard he literally started blasting the place with heat/lazer vision.

  • @mjci3507
    @mjci3507 5 месяцев назад +3

    3 years ago, on Christmas Eve, at the peak of a pandemic, this song was released. Thanks for making those days a bit easier.
    Merry Xmas everybody. 🥰

  • @doom_shr00m54
    @doom_shr00m54 3 года назад +683

    The fact that 2D helped murdoc up even though he did all that stuff to him on plastic beach makes me so emotional broo

    • @miugelangel3536
      @miugelangel3536 3 года назад +1

      Kkkjjjkghghh ficus KV

    • @Aphdisiac
      @Aphdisiac 3 года назад +3

      Yeah, I was very surprised by him helping Murdoc

  • @Mid_Mara
    @Mid_Mara 3 года назад +942

    This is probably the clearest I've ever heard 2-D sing.

    • @kimsfilmlife
      @kimsfilmlife 3 года назад +37

      For real though! I knew by the tone of his voice that something is about to happen. Idk what it is but some drastic changes are about to happen because plastic beach is destroyed.

    • @bababooey9390
      @bababooey9390 3 года назад +2

      I can hear hi, clearly is aries

    • @astrobiologist7398
      @astrobiologist7398 3 года назад +14

      You should really listen to The Fall. It's just 2-Ds vocals

    • @noscoperequired1961
      @noscoperequired1961 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @lazyleopard666
      @lazyleopard666 3 года назад +4

      @Niki Niki good for you, mate