Exactly, I was reading comments on the music videos full of negativity towards people just now starting to listen to him. Can't we just be thankful that more people are discovering him and realizing how good of an artist he was? The message is still the same regardless.
Exactly found mac when swimming released and it was such a crutch for me through a bad year and as things started to look up recently then seen this album dropped and its perfect it's like the goodbye we needed from mac
Drunk3n_M0nk yeah I hate when “fans” do that. Who cares if u know more. Sadly that happens with artists after they die... Picasso was poor and slept on most of not all his life
I absolutely adore this album. Listened to it the minute it came out, straight through, in my room. In the dark and with no distractions. After listening to it tirelessly since it’s release, I can safely say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. Thank you to Malcom’s family and Jon Brion for keeping his vision alive and true. Malcom, your legacy will live on forever. We love you.
Swank 47 I did the exact same thing bro, at 5am when it came out in the UK, all alone in my room no distractions. Emotional rollercoaster, went from sad but hopeful too, love Mac love this album
Mac Miller's Circles left me feeling complete, his work was abruptly interrupted and swimming left me looking for a continuation. Circles is a conclusion to his life's work to me personally.
It's almost like he meant to Also represent the circle of life with title and his part and presence in it at the point of its release.... Almost as if he knew... Almost
Timestamps: 00:54 Circles 03:03 Complicated 04:21 Blue World 05:50 Good News 07:02 I Can See 07:52 Everybody 11:22 Woods 12:41 Hand Me Downs 14:07 That's On Me 15:59 Hands 16:55 Surf 19:40 Once A Day ------------------------- 20:30 Jon's Verdict ------------------------- This is also my personal favorite record of 2020 so far, and overall favorite from Mac Miller after GO:OD AM. A strong record to conclude his discography. We miss you, Malcolm. Rest in peace.
It's perfect, it's like he's saying how ok it is, it's fine to go to the other side, he's okay and it's crazy how well he did it, basically showing that he knew he was going to die, imo its an album that could be called "I'm okay, and it wasn't your fault"
Miguel Bernardes please don’t man, I know you’re trying to be nice but no one knew he was going to overdose, he didn’t know. And although it sounds like he’s saying it’s ok it’s not... don’t assume that because his death could have been prevented... and he would still be here, and this album would be less of a goodbye and more of a cry for help. I love that man so much, and forever will and he needed help.. To infinity and beyond my sweet soul. I love you Mac so much ❤️
ShaniaMelanie 17 He mentioned overdosing / death a lot, in interviews and music. As he became more involved with heavier drugs he acknowledged the possibility of him overdosing by doing too much, or getting something laced. He ended a few albums like they’re send offs just in case he passed. He sounded more tired and resigned on later projects, not like he wanted to die necessarily, but like he wasn’t fighting it anymore. He seemed like he started embracing the possibility, and he was kinda coping by being honest with himself. That’s just my opinion though, based on my personal connection to his music. We don’t get to hear him say how he feels about these things anymore unfortunately, but this is a great project that gives some closure.
I can’t compare faces and older stuff to the stuff he released near the end and stuff like this album, he grew beyond rap music and infused so much more than hip hop music
@@jazzyb3424 The only thing I'd have to disagree on is saying Faces is just hip hop. It obviously has more hip hop vibes than Circles, for example, but Faces was so much more than just hip hop. Tons of jazz influence, psychedelic rock, and hip hop are the few I can think off the top of my head. Paired with poetic bars and out of this world beats I'd say Faces still tops it. I do recognize that I'm biased, and I might not be able to give an objective view on the matter, so this is mostly just my thoughts. I truly love all of Mac's music though everything from before 09 to present, Faces just has a special place in my life that nothing else from Mac or any other artist can even compare to. Have a lovely day :)
Bewix oh no doubt no worries, I wasn’t really trying to say his older stuff is strictly hip hop though because he’s always had deep influences in other genres, I just mean the newest of his work he was doing so much non rap stuff that it’s really hard to even consider it that, like he’s playing the instruments, singing, he was also becoming more singing dominant when it came to vocals, he just wasn’t rapping anymore, and a lot of times you can go through multiple tracks without him really going in for bars at all. I definitely agree with all the things you’re saying though I just needed to explain myself a little better, we can all definitely agree it was a blessing to have a guy like Mac making music!
@@jazzyb3424 Total facts. I'm not very religious, but I know we're blessed to have heard and seen such a legend live. When I was younger and hearing projects like Faces for the first time I always had these thoughts of showing my kids (if I have some) his music and I always wondered what Mac would look like when he was 70/80.. Of course, I won't be able to find out the answer to my question, but I most definitely will be sharing his music with anybody who hasn't heard as time goes on. I do also hope we get a collection of unreleased stuff. Obviously, I don't think they can release something as cohesive and complete as Circles, but I'd love to hear the hundreds of ideas he had. I also know that in doing so, his family has to almost relive this tragedy and I completely understand wanting to have time to heal/find peace. I mean, I'm sure no amount of time can ever really heal somebody after what happened, but maybe in a few years, I'd love to hear more. Peace and love to his family and all you out there :)
Cudi's influence in music is understated. Mac miller will probably birth a new generation of artists... not just rappers or hip hop artists. Just such a tragic loss.
I was waiting for this and didn’t want to watch any other people review it until I’d seen yours!! I really love this album and feel like it’s exactly how Mac would have wanted it.
Perfect way to end his discography. Legendary album. love to his family who actually thought this out and didn’t do it for a blatant money grab. they actually care. Also jon brion said mac and him done about 95% of it already so it’s not like mac had hardly any input the album is pretty much exactly how he wanted to put it out as. What I’d love to know was if Arianas background vocals in “i can see” were already in the song before he passed.
Danny Williams although I love Mac Miller, and it would be great for more of his music but I think this album was a good way to end it all. Once a day was a perfect finale for it all
Jon recently said that the family gave him some tracks that mac was working on independently, “i can see” was one of them. as for ariana’s vocals in the background, he said “i believe they are...i mean it was already a pre-existing track...i played with some things on those tracks to make them feel like the others, but those vocals were already there. it wasn’t like an executive decision or anything.”
yeah the vocals are definitely arianas. they’re extremely clear. “i can see” is such a beautiful song and hearing her voice in the background just makes it so much sadder.
I just found out the other day that he did a cover of "Lua" by Bright Eyes and I am so damn thankful that that cover exists. Absolutely beautiful. Mac is one of, if not the best, musical artist of our time.
It doesn't matter if you found him 2 days ago, before he died, after he died, the day he dropped his first mixtape, whenever. All that matters is that his music has moved you. He would be happy knowing that you heard anything by him. Don't think your enjoyment is less so because you weren't his first fan. Thank you for giving Mac and the album the respect they both deserve. Thanks Jon.
“I Can See” is genuinely incredible. Production is amazing, mac sounds great, man I can’t stop playing that song. What an amazing project. This is how you show love for someone who left us too soon
Was at work listening to this all day trying to hold back tears. Swimming probably saved my life, and circles comes out when I finally am happy, RIP mac
I was recently talking to my friends about the album dropping and I listened to his old stuff that I had saved on my phone and I found the song that I found as a middle school
Hey Jon, I see a lot of comments are just song/album/artist requests at this point. I just wanted to say thanks. As an everyday viewer of reaction channels, I always watch your video's thoroughly. So again, thanks for the content and know that we all support you!!
i cant explain how much i love how genuine you are, cause thats whats missing in so many other reacting videos! the fact that youre just closing your eyes and vibing instead of pausing and commenting, making jokes constantly is amazing, and that you even acknowledge you havent been a long time fan shows how much you care! even tho theres nothing wrong with being a new fan obviously! i really appreciate these reactions, when i dont have that many music-friends to connect with! its really the best way i have to share a musical experience with someone!
Hardest working reaction channel in the game. Damn. Most would give up after the first time it gets taken down but you just keep trying. I applaud you for that.
There are very few artists I connect with more than on a musical level. Mac was one of those artists for me. Like everyone else says, I feel like I lost a friend I've never met. For me it was his truthfulness, his rawness, and the willingness to just put all of his life out there to everyone through music. It was almost like venting when I listened to his albums. He spoke to me truthfully, venting his issues/life situations and in turn it caused me to be honest with myself about the issues/situations I was going through. I'll forever be grateful for that. RIP Mac. This was a beautiful ending to your beginning.
I’m in the same boat as you, sadly discovered his music after his death. Still, depending on your life experience and relationship with darkness, addiction, and just the human experience, it affects you. Chris Cornell was an artist I loved my entire life and consumed all his works real time. Mac hurts almost as much because you just...know. Bravo sir, your reactions are so genuine and you articulate what a lot of us can’t.
listen to Swimming entirely straight into Circles and repeat...they flow seamlessly into eachother and its exactly like his cycle of drug use, you can hear the come down and relapse
That's a beautiful way of looking at it man, I really think you hit the nail on the head. It's just a shame no one could break the circle but I guess at least Mac was content with his end.
Your the greatest song reviewer I seen dawg. Fr your passion for the music is like nun other person. You Remind myself of me😅 w ur passion. And that’s hard to find bc I don’t do anything w out music, so it’s cool to like. Kinda relate to someone 💓
this album was so cathartic for me. i've always struggled with depression. it's a mental state that not many can understand and truly empathize with. mac could always so eloquently put into words the way your thoughts just eat you alive. the highs and incredibly low lows that make you feel like you're running in circles. i didn't give mac a chance until swimming, and now the loss of someone who truly gets it, who was so like me, is so profound that it's haunting. the acceptance he felt about his end being near, the yearning for a future he may never have, the accountability heard in 'that's on me' -- it all just kills me. but this album lets me know he'd come to a peace and he very obviously wanted us all to know that. i have so much respect for him. this album reminded me of elliott smith, of course, with touches of neutral milk hotel, all with mac's unique vibe. i'll always be sad that we couldn't see where mac may have gone, that maybe he would have come out on the other side and found real contentedness, but i'll always love him for being who he was and bringing awareness to the fact that life isn't for everyone. money won't make you happy. your squad can't save you from yourself. a relationship can't change who you are. be patient with yourself and find your own peace. thank you for your work on this, jon. i know youtube is being a real dick about it. lots of the other reactions are relatively vapid, which is fine if you're only listening and judging this album like you would any other hip hop project, but it's apparent you feel connected to mac's work, too. it's so nice to see people come together for him.
Been listening to swimming and circles at the same time - so ‘come back to earth’ followed by ‘circles’ and then ‘Hurt Feelings’, ‘Complicated’ and so on... it works, its so intense... these two albums are a masterpiece
We couldn’t have gotten a better project considering the context of his passing and etc, it’s perfect. He gave us such a comforting, emotional, very personal album- and executed perfectly. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about this release. Perfection.
This album was everything I hoped for, Jon Brion did a good job and I know Mac is happy. Thanks Jon you’re the only person I watch do reviews and your emotion towards mac makes me happy. Cheers
Shawn Cee said something really nice and i can picture what he said perfectly, he said this Record feels like Mac looking Down From where he is and saying: "Im alright guys" it feels like hes on a field with flowers with warm Summer breeze and just writing these beautiful Tracks with a guitar. Hes saying "all of this is not bad. Death isnt that scary and im okay its beautiful for me here where i am" i love this Album and it changed my perspective on death and how we treat mental issuses and death itself. Watch the Reaction from Shawn Cee to this Record if you want i think he perfectly nails it Down how i feel about it
Jon, Thank you for always taking Mac’s reviews as serious as you have. Over my time watching reviews on Mac’s work there has been so many people who have written him off or not understood it. I sincerely appreciate your openness. You hit so many feelings I had while listening to this album on the head. This feeling I got from this album was indescribable and I was struggling with why I couldn’t sum up my feelings. Jon Brion, Mac’s family and whoever else had a hand in wrapping this album up deserve so much credit for conveying the numerous feelings through music. You said it best “what a privilege”. Thank you.
You’re the best reaction channel, I watch a lot of people but you’re the most genuine and relatable. I never thought I’d be watching and enjoying a British guy more than anyone else no offense lol
OK man I really vibe with your reactions and the mac stuff is just the cherry on top, I might have to go get that patron but I can't promise anything yet, you're just such a genuine reacter you know
Here before Universal Music copywrite strike the video (here’s hoping I’m wrong but TC the Top Cat got got unfortunately). Here for you as always JD; we made it
pretty sure the editing in this makes it fall within the rules. Don't get enough of the music to infringe copywrite. short snippets and more review than music. love what Jon does.
Just discovered your channel when I saw your reaction for ‘Good News’ and I got to say your reactions are truly real and genuine. I just want to think that he is okay from this last album and he wants us to know that he was happy with what he did for us through music. Mac would love to see your reactions. 💜🤍
Really good album, it was great closure and his family handled this very well by not just throwing every song he made. I feel like that's what happened in X situation. Both amazing artists regardless. RIP
By far the best music reviewer on RUclips , mainly because you actually non biasedly appreciate the music whether its your vibe or not, you’re amazing at breaking down how it’s produced and even great at interpreting the lyrics. Very genuine and I’m glad I found your page mate
I couldn't stop myself from writing this comment, you are an amazingly beautiful person, so genuine, so real. I love watching your reactions, this specific one made me so emotional. Thank you, truly!
Your reactions are the only ones im able to watch. You get so into the music and i love it. and mac has gotten me through so much bs. Especially this last year. Thank you for reacting to this. I cried through the whole album. Rip to a true legend.
New to the channel and have been binge watching your Mac videos all day, it’s incredible how far you have came with ur appreciation for his art after the self care reaction.
Major respect to you Jon and I thought this was a great video. We truly appreciate seeing/hearing your opinions on the work of somebody who guided many of us through life. I would LOVE to see Watching Movies With The Sound Off next from Mac. One of my favorites. Peace and love to you all.
@@austinh8522 Absolutely. Faces, Macadelic, Run On Sentences Vol 1 & 2, Delusional Thomas, GO:OD AM, Blue Slide Park, and basically everything on his Soundcloud are also a must listen if you like Mac. Fuck, basically his entire discography is worth it. There is just so much good music it is almost too much to handle. SO many good features and beats. A ridiculous amount of bars and meaningful lyrics. He truly was something special. He was also always changing and improving. You could listen to all of his music in order and never get bored or feel like he made some song twice, which is absurd considering he made hundreds and hundreds of songs. It makes me so happy to see all the Mac fans and new ones talking about such a great person. It hurts tremendously to see him gone, and I cannot even imagine what his family is going through, but I'm so glad he will not be forgotten and his life is truly being celebrated. A legend never dies.
This record found me when I truly needed it most & changed my life in a way no album ever had before. It was wonderful to experience your first listen through, keep doin what you do brother.
Thank you for this reaction John, I kind of get the Channel Orange vibe from this album really... a timeless classic. I could sit and listen to this piece of art every day without hesitation.
Your reaction was so similar to mine John, loved your video. Mac sounds at peace in the album and its a beautiful project. At the end, my spotify autoplayed onto 'Best Day Ever' which was the first Mac song i ever heard and i cried my eyes out. A very spooky moment!
Jon! your musical prowess shows every video man. So many reaction channels simply hear the song, you actually "HEAR" the song, behind the words and behind the instruments..You've grown so much, to the point where you are more knowledgable than a lot of life long fans of Hip Hop and Rap. Nothing you does comes off ingenuous, all authentic. It makes every video you do special. Excellent job JD. Excellent.
Been a Mac Miller fan since 2010, I loved watching him evolve over my adolescent years and this album really has came at a perfect time for me. What an amazing album not that I expect anything less from Mac. One of the most talented artists of this generation if not the most and definitely the most slept on artist at the time of being alive in my opinion. Glad his music is finally reaching more people now, RIP Malcolm McCormick 💓
same, started listening to him around the same time maybe as early as 2009. got to meet him in 2011 and he was the nicest guy ever. such a shame to lose him.
In Congratulations on The Divine Feminine Mac says, "and you too divine to just be mine, you remind me of the color blue". This is probably what you were thinking of when listening to Blue Worlds.
This album is so beautiful, and you took the words from my mouth when you said it wouldn’t sound the same if he was here, but this is perfect for the circumstances, and they still managed to make the album feel so pure! No other artist will ever be like Mac, his growth was a slow one, and he only truly found himself on Swimming, and Circles. I grew up with Mac, listening to KIDS and Best Day Ever when I was 16. It hard to comprehend how far he’s come, and how much his music matured. Mac being gone is a real life nightmare because we all wanted to grow up with him, but Circles gives us all a big hug and says “it’s ok, I’m at peace. Enjoy my music”. Like Miller’s family said, “we are left to imagine where he was going”... this is as special as it is sad, and I know I won’t ever get this feeling again for any other artist or album. So powerful. Love your videos and your reactions, they’re so raw! We all feel what you’re feeling man!
First off thank you for this awesome reaction. Man Mac was such a genius and a beautiful soul. What an amazing work of art this was. Most Dope Forever 🙏 🖤
I felt exactly the same when hearing this album for the first time from start to finish. And still smiling everytime i hear it. And i already lost count on how many times i listened to this album since release yesterday. First time was 6 am friday morning January 17th. I'm in the car on my way to work and i'm glad that i need to travel 50 miles. By the time i arrived at my work i finished the whole album. And while listening to it, i was crying in my car, but with a big smile 😄 What an absolute pleasure to hear this masterpiece . Swimming is one of my favorite albums of all time. In 2019 i played it more than 80 hours on Spotify. With Circles i'm easaliy going over 80 hours in 2020. Swimming in Circles is perfect!! I'm already playing these two albums straight in a row. God i love this. Thank you for this great first reaction video...love to see you enjoying it as i do. And thank you Mr Mac Miller for these two masterpieces in Swimming and Circles. R.I.P. Ps: and when i came home in the evening, i found out that all tracks have visuals🔥🥳 Oh and did you know that Everybody is a cover? (The original is amazing to but Mac did it superb!!)
No words man. Not only is this album just a beautiful masterpiece to put it simply, but your review of his music so far has really struck a chord with me. You appreciate the music in such a similar way to me as it seems and you come across so genuine and real in your videos. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your time and effort on these. There’s a sense togetherness I feel about Mac’s music and his fan base. It’s like we’re all on the same vibe that love Mac. Keep it up man and can’t wait to hear you review his other work!
You are by far one of my favorite reaction channels. I love how genuine and honest your reviews are. Music has an impact on all walks of life. Keep up the grind!
This has got to be the best reaction yet. The connection between you and Mac’s music is so real, so pure, so emotional. I salute you both... rest in peace Mac, and thank you Jon!
I really appreciate your reaction to this piece of work. It's incredibly important to his fans. We finally have closure and the only thing better would be to have him back. In a way, this makes it feel like we do. He continues to live on through his work and his fans/friends & family. " Woke up this morning with a bright idea...maybe I can exist forever right here..." 💞 Much love to you
Your reaction videos of late to mac miller have been simply beautiful. They have been quite therapeutic when combined with his music. Thank you. Nobody could do it better
It truly is a work of art. I've never had an album effect me like this emotionally before. Admittedly I am not a diehard Mac Miller fan and really only started paying attention to him after Macadelic but it doesn't take a diehard fan to appreciate the dedication that Malcom put into his music. It's the goal of the artist to express their emotions in a way that others can understand and relate with. It's for this reason that I feel that this album will go down in history as one of the best examples musically of an artist using their "canvas" to convey their emotions to an audience. Every time I listen through it I find some subtle nuance that just continues to remind of the pure genius songwriting that Malcom was capable of. I am so thankful for his family and Jon Brion making sure this was seen through to completion. I don't think we could ask for better closure.
Love your reactions to Mac, have had this album on repeat since it came out and can't stop listening. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I am! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for enjoying his work, his art. It truly is a privilege, his new album has been on repeat 🖤 and itll be a constant in my life for sure. I found your channel because of your Good News Reaction, thanks for your honesty and true emotions. Thanks.
Jon, you are someone who connects on a different level with Mac. I'm the same, i've felt the exact same things you felt when listening to this album. Thank you for putting it in so eloquent words, words can be freeing.
I'm so glad that you feel this connection with Mac like we do. No matter if you became a fan before or after his passing, it truly means a lot to us that your reactions and words are thought out so fluently and beautifully. Thank you from all of us.
i was supposed to finally meet mac on the swimming tour after listening to him and seeing him on the go:od am tour. I feel privileged just being able to have seen him live. But man i miss this man. Hes impacted my life so much and im forever thankful. Hopefully i can thank him one day in heaven.
Watching your album reactions is one of my favorite things to do whilst tripping or rolling because there's just so much emotion involved when you listen. You listen with your heart and really appreciate the music and it feels so good to have someone appreciate the music as much as I do.
U used the perfect word for this album: pleasure. It really is a pleasure to all of us, fans, and people who are discovering his music right now to see such an amazing piece of art. I'm just in love with this album. Of course, it's sad to hear some things, think about what he was passing and how he was feeling at the time, but at the same time is so comforting, make us feel all the love and energy of having one last Mac thing. I don't know about the others, but that album passed, at least for me, a message like "besides all the things, i'm trying, i'm fighting and i'm ok". So yeah, "pleasure" it's just the perfect word for this
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Also, I just want to say... it doesn’t matter when you found him or his music, your feelings are valid and genuine. Thank you
Exactly, I was reading comments on the music videos full of negativity towards people just now starting to listen to him. Can't we just be thankful that more people are discovering him and realizing how good of an artist he was? The message is still the same regardless.
I became a Mac fan when he dropped swimming
Exactly found mac when swimming released and it was such a crutch for me through a bad year and as things started to look up recently then seen this album dropped and its perfect it's like the goodbye we needed from mac
Facts
Drunk3n_M0nk yeah I hate when “fans” do that. Who cares if u know more. Sadly that happens with artists after they die... Picasso was poor and slept on most of not all his life
I absolutely adore this album. Listened to it the minute it came out, straight through, in my room. In the dark and with no distractions. After listening to it tirelessly since it’s release, I can safely say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. Thank you to Malcom’s family and Jon Brion for keeping his vision alive and true. Malcom, your legacy will live on forever. We love you.
Same thing for me. In the dark, eyes closed, tears seeping out.
Very solid heartfelt release... Mac was definitely a special talent. Best pod out ruclips.net/video/iCaETCFYqlU/видео.html
I know you listened twice and then twice again in the morning like I did 😅
I did the same. It was just me, myself and Malcolm. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A masterpiece.
Swank 47 I did the exact same thing bro, at 5am when it came out in the UK, all alone in my room no distractions. Emotional rollercoaster, went from sad but hopeful too, love Mac love this album
Mac Miller's Circles left me feeling complete, his work was abruptly interrupted and swimming left me looking for a continuation. Circles is a conclusion to his life's work to me personally.
Its crazy how I feel the exact same way
It's almost like he meant to Also represent the circle of life with title and his part and presence in it at the point of its release.... Almost as if he knew... Almost
Maybe that's what bothers me the most
@dur oiup, it does rep the circle of life... you start again with kids all the way to circles where it ends :)
It's so good that I'm afraid to never hear anything new from him :( , but he left so many great music
Hand me downs is unreal... all songs in this album is truly incredible
Mike Pereira Medeiros Hand me downs was the one that just blew me away. Amazing piece of art
Do you know who is singing with him on the track?
@@TheRealJader baro sura
Hand me downs is one of the best songs ever made
hand me downs had me crying the most first time i listened
Timestamps:
00:54 Circles
03:03 Complicated
04:21 Blue World
05:50 Good News
07:02 I Can See
07:52 Everybody
11:22 Woods
12:41 Hand Me Downs
14:07 That's On Me
15:59 Hands
16:55 Surf
19:40 Once A Day
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20:30 Jon's Verdict
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This is also my personal favorite record of 2020 so far, and overall favorite from Mac Miller after GO:OD AM. A strong record to conclude his discography.
We miss you, Malcolm. Rest in peace.
Thats why i love people like u! Mod in this dude
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It's perfect, it's like he's saying how ok it is, it's fine to go to the other side, he's okay and it's crazy how well he did it, basically showing that he knew he was going to die, imo its an album that could be called "I'm okay, and it wasn't your fault"
Beautifully put
Miguel Bernardes please don’t man, I know you’re trying to be nice but no one knew he was going to overdose, he didn’t know. And although it sounds like he’s saying it’s ok it’s not... don’t assume that because his death could have been prevented... and he would still be here, and this album would be less of a goodbye and more of a cry for help. I love that man so much, and forever will and he needed help.. To infinity and beyond my sweet soul. I love you Mac so much ❤️
ShaniaMelanie 17 He mentioned overdosing / death a lot, in interviews and music. As he became more involved with heavier drugs he acknowledged the possibility of him overdosing by doing too much, or getting something laced. He ended a few albums like they’re send offs just in case he passed. He sounded more tired and resigned on later projects, not like he wanted to die necessarily, but like he wasn’t fighting it anymore. He seemed like he started embracing the possibility, and he was kinda coping by being honest with himself. That’s just my opinion though, based on my personal connection to his music. We don’t get to hear him say how he feels about these things anymore unfortunately, but this is a great project that gives some closure.
@@Point_n_Shoot couldn't said it better
It's crazy that this is a posthumous album, it's 100% finished and in my opinion, perfect. Possibly Macs best album, only faces could top it imo
agreed. faces is one of his best projects ever if not the best but it's very slept on
I can’t compare faces and older stuff to the stuff he released near the end and stuff like this album, he grew beyond rap music and infused so much more than hip hop music
@@jazzyb3424 The only thing I'd have to disagree on is saying Faces is just hip hop. It obviously has more hip hop vibes than Circles, for example, but Faces was so much more than just hip hop. Tons of jazz influence, psychedelic rock, and hip hop are the few I can think off the top of my head. Paired with poetic bars and out of this world beats I'd say Faces still tops it. I do recognize that I'm biased, and I might not be able to give an objective view on the matter, so this is mostly just my thoughts. I truly love all of Mac's music though everything from before 09 to present, Faces just has a special place in my life that nothing else from Mac or any other artist can even compare to. Have a lovely day :)
Bewix oh no doubt no worries, I wasn’t really trying to say his older stuff is strictly hip hop though because he’s always had deep influences in other genres, I just mean the newest of his work he was doing so much non rap stuff that it’s really hard to even consider it that, like he’s playing the instruments, singing, he was also becoming more singing dominant when it came to vocals, he just wasn’t rapping anymore, and a lot of times you can go through multiple tracks without him really going in for bars at all. I definitely agree with all the things you’re saying though I just needed to explain myself a little better, we can all definitely agree it was a blessing to have a guy like Mac making music!
@@jazzyb3424 Total facts. I'm not very religious, but I know we're blessed to have heard and seen such a legend live. When I was younger and hearing projects like Faces for the first time I always had these thoughts of showing my kids (if I have some) his music and I always wondered what Mac would look like when he was 70/80.. Of course, I won't be able to find out the answer to my question, but I most definitely will be sharing his music with anybody who hasn't heard as time goes on.
I do also hope we get a collection of unreleased stuff. Obviously, I don't think they can release something as cohesive and complete as Circles, but I'd love to hear the hundreds of ideas he had. I also know that in doing so, his family has to almost relive this tragedy and I completely understand wanting to have time to heal/find peace. I mean, I'm sure no amount of time can ever really heal somebody after what happened, but maybe in a few years, I'd love to hear more. Peace and love to his family and all you out there :)
The shout out to Cudi in I can see “the man on the moon keep playing” ❤️
Cudi's influence in music is understated. Mac miller will probably birth a new generation of artists... not just rappers or hip hop artists. Just such a tragic loss.
EsotericShiv agreed
I was waiting for this and didn’t want to watch any other people review it until I’d seen yours!! I really love this album and feel like it’s exactly how Mac would have wanted it.
Louis R I love Jon’s video but you should watch Shawn Cee’s as well he has a great take on it.
Tony I’ll check it
What Tony Said! Shawn Cee also did a great job
Tony He’s a genuine dude and it come through, u can tell he’s actually digging it! Knows good music for a Brit lol
blue world should be called "dont trip" other than that i agree
Track 4. Good News. 5. I can See. 6. Everybody= "Good News, I can see Everybody!" Love you, Mac.
I'm glad I'm not the only person that caught that
Never seen that before, also sick profile pic
Good News, I can see everybody woods 👀
that gave me chills..
IJMiller you had to go and do that 😂
Perfect way to end his discography. Legendary album. love to his family who actually thought this out and didn’t do it for a blatant money grab. they actually care. Also jon brion said mac and him done about 95% of it already so it’s not like mac had hardly any input the album is pretty much exactly how he wanted to put it out as. What I’d love to know was if Arianas background vocals in “i can see” were already in the song before he passed.
I really hope they release more of his songs, we all know there are hundreds more. I just want it let out the right way.
Holy shit, I didn't even catch her vocals in the background until I read this comment and listened for it!
Danny Williams although I love Mac Miller, and it would be great for more of his music but I think this album was a good way to end it all. Once a day was a perfect finale for it all
Jon recently said that the family gave him some tracks that mac was working on independently, “i can see” was one of them. as for ariana’s vocals in the background, he said “i believe they are...i mean it was already a pre-existing track...i played with some things on those tracks to make them feel like the others, but those vocals were already there. it wasn’t like an executive decision or anything.”
yeah the vocals are definitely arianas. they’re extremely clear. “i can see” is such a beautiful song and hearing her voice in the background just makes it so much sadder.
“Everybody” is a cover by Arthur Lee Everybody’s gotta live. Mac’s covers are always so beautiful
I just found out the other day that he did a cover of "Lua" by Bright Eyes and I am so damn thankful that that cover exists. Absolutely beautiful. Mac is one of, if not the best, musical artist of our time.
Garrett D his nothing from nothing cover is a chefs kiss, Mac also covered first day of my life by bright eyes
@@Heatt-Riv I had the cover played at my wedding at the ceremony
Garrett D I gotta be careful with that one man. Always gets me
It doesn't matter if you found him 2 days ago, before he died, after he died, the day he dropped his first mixtape, whenever. All that matters is that his music has moved you. He would be happy knowing that you heard anything by him. Don't think your enjoyment is less so because you weren't his first fan. Thank you for giving Mac and the album the respect they both deserve. Thanks Jon.
Thank you ❤️
“I Can See” is genuinely incredible. Production is amazing, mac sounds great, man I can’t stop playing that song. What an amazing project. This is how you show love for someone who left us too soon
That’s my favorite too. And woods
I love that track as well and you can hear arianas vocals in the back
Yes best song on the album easily
Literally playing the track for the 20th time in a row as I read this comment
Hand me downs kills it too
Was at work listening to this all day trying to hold back tears. Swimming probably saved my life, and circles comes out when I finally am happy, RIP mac
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude same
I was recently talking to my friends about the album dropping and I listened to his old stuff that I had saved on my phone and I found the song that I found as a middle school
Same 💔
Hey Jon, I see a lot of comments are just song/album/artist requests at this point. I just wanted to say thanks. As an everyday viewer of reaction channels, I always watch your video's thoroughly. So again, thanks for the content and know that we all support you!!
Thank you
i cant explain how much i love how genuine you are, cause thats whats missing in so many other reacting videos! the fact that youre just closing your eyes and vibing instead of pausing and commenting, making jokes constantly is amazing, and that you even acknowledge you havent been a long time fan shows how much you care! even tho theres nothing wrong with being a new fan obviously! i really appreciate these reactions, when i dont have that many music-friends to connect with! its really the best way i have to share a musical experience with someone!
Really appreciate that thank you
Hardest working reaction channel in the game. Damn. Most would give up after the first time it gets taken down but you just keep trying. I applaud you for that.
"You remind me of the color blue" is a lyric from "Congratulations", the intro to "Divine Feminine".
There are very few artists I connect with more than on a musical level. Mac was one of those artists for me. Like everyone else says, I feel like I lost a friend I've never met. For me it was his truthfulness, his rawness, and the willingness to just put all of his life out there to everyone through music. It was almost like venting when I listened to his albums. He spoke to me truthfully, venting his issues/life situations and in turn it caused me to be honest with myself about the issues/situations I was going through. I'll forever be grateful for that. RIP Mac. This was a beautiful ending to your beginning.
Absolutely agreed. 100 percent.
I’m in the same boat as you, sadly discovered his music after his death. Still, depending on your life experience and relationship with darkness, addiction, and just the human experience, it affects you.
Chris Cornell was an artist I loved my entire life and consumed all his works real time. Mac hurts almost as much because you just...know.
Bravo sir, your reactions are so genuine and you articulate what a lot of us can’t.
Woods is my favourite thing on the album. It sounds like a minecraft soundtrack but in the best possible way
Minecraft soundtrack is very underrated Haha
Same...
listen to Swimming entirely straight into Circles and repeat...they flow seamlessly into eachother and its exactly like his cycle of drug use, you can hear the come down and relapse
That's a beautiful way of looking at it man, I really think you hit the nail on the head. It's just a shame no one could break the circle but I guess at least Mac was content with his end.
Damn
swimming in circles
Don’t ever close that heart off bro. Your open heart makes these videos refreshing and stand out from other videos similar.
Truly wonderful to watch
The feature on Hand Me Downs is Baro Sura, a rapper from Australia
Pax 45 that chorus is so beautiful. I hope he makes more music with the same feel ❤️ beautiful voice
Ahh thank you I have been wondering who it was!
First listen I swore it was Frank Ocean
Best reaction channel hands down
Your the greatest song reviewer I seen dawg. Fr your passion for the music is like nun other person. You Remind myself of me😅 w ur passion. And that’s hard to find bc I don’t do anything w out music, so it’s cool to like. Kinda relate to someone 💓
🙏🙏🙏
this album was so cathartic for me. i've always struggled with depression. it's a mental state that not many can understand and truly empathize with. mac could always so eloquently put into words the way your thoughts just eat you alive. the highs and incredibly low lows that make you feel like you're running in circles. i didn't give mac a chance until swimming, and now the loss of someone who truly gets it, who was so like me, is so profound that it's haunting. the acceptance he felt about his end being near, the yearning for a future he may never have, the accountability heard in 'that's on me' -- it all just kills me. but this album lets me know he'd come to a peace and he very obviously wanted us all to know that. i have so much respect for him. this album reminded me of elliott smith, of course, with touches of neutral milk hotel, all with mac's unique vibe. i'll always be sad that we couldn't see where mac may have gone, that maybe he would have come out on the other side and found real contentedness, but i'll always love him for being who he was and bringing awareness to the fact that life isn't for everyone. money won't make you happy. your squad can't save you from yourself. a relationship can't change who you are. be patient with yourself and find your own peace.
thank you for your work on this, jon. i know youtube is being a real dick about it. lots of the other reactions are relatively vapid, which is fine if you're only listening and judging this album like you would any other hip hop project, but it's apparent you feel connected to mac's work, too. it's so nice to see people come together for him.
Beautifully put
Been listening to swimming and circles at the same time - so ‘come back to earth’ followed by ‘circles’ and then ‘Hurt Feelings’, ‘Complicated’ and so on... it works, its so intense... these two albums are a masterpiece
DANIII that’s a genius idea🤯, I’m about to try that thanks for the inspiration! :)
We couldn’t have gotten a better project considering the context of his passing and etc, it’s perfect. He gave us such a comforting, emotional, very personal album- and executed perfectly. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about this release. Perfection.
This album was everything I hoped for, Jon Brion did a good job and I know Mac is happy. Thanks Jon you’re the only person I watch do reviews and your emotion towards mac makes me happy. Cheers
Shawn Cee said something really nice and i can picture what he said perfectly, he said this Record feels like Mac looking Down From where he is and saying: "Im alright guys" it feels like hes on a field with flowers with warm Summer breeze and just writing these beautiful Tracks with a guitar. Hes saying "all of this is not bad. Death isnt that scary and im okay its beautiful for me here where i am" i love this Album and it changed my perspective on death and how we treat mental issuses and death itself. Watch the Reaction from Shawn Cee to this Record if you want i think he perfectly nails it Down how i feel about it
I smiled with you the entire time bro. Perfect journey.
Jon,
Thank you for always taking Mac’s reviews as serious as you have. Over my time watching reviews on Mac’s work there has been so many people who have written him off or not understood it.
I sincerely appreciate your openness. You hit so many feelings I had while listening to this album on the head. This feeling I got from this album was indescribable and I was struggling with why I couldn’t sum up my feelings.
Jon Brion, Mac’s family and whoever else had a hand in wrapping this album up deserve so much credit for conveying the numerous feelings through music.
You said it best “what a privilege”.
Thank you.
I have never seen a reaction RUclipsr who's view on music made more sense to me.
You’re the best reaction channel, I watch a lot of people but you’re the most genuine and relatable. I never thought I’d be watching and enjoying a British guy more than anyone else no offense lol
“Just like a circle, I go back where I’m from.”
Got goosebumps reading this comment. Thumbs Up 👍
now EVERYBODY gather round if your still standin sit down, show you the ropes,
OK man I really vibe with your reactions and the mac stuff is just the cherry on top, I might have to go get that patron but I can't promise anything yet, you're just such a genuine reacter you know
Legendary Album
Here before Universal Music copywrite strike the video (here’s hoping I’m wrong but TC the Top Cat got got unfortunately). Here for you as always JD; we made it
pretty sure the editing in this makes it fall within the rules. Don't get enough of the music to infringe copywrite. short snippets and more review than music. love what Jon does.
This album an just Mac in general has helped me so much in dark times but this one is just beautiful an makes me feel itll be ok
Everything will be okay brother just hang on there happiness will come
WOOHOO YOU GOT IT!!!
i was waiting for your reaction for 2 days. Your biggest fan from Slovenia
Never too late to start listening and loving Mac, he is a forever artist
I anticipated your reaction so much! And rightfully so. Beautiful video, much love!
Just discovered your channel when I saw your reaction for ‘Good News’ and I got to say your reactions are truly real and genuine. I just want to think that he is okay from this last album and he wants us to know that he was happy with what he did for us through music. Mac would love to see your reactions. 💜🤍
Whether you've been here with mac forever, or you discovered him yesterday, he always touches your soul. He is truly an angel. ❤
Really good album, it was great closure and his family handled this very well by not just throwing every song he made. I feel like that's what happened in X situation. Both amazing artists regardless. RIP
I watch and have been watching music reactions for years. You're by far my favourite.
By far the best music reviewer on RUclips , mainly because you actually non biasedly appreciate the music whether its your vibe or not, you’re amazing at breaking down how it’s produced and even great at interpreting the lyrics. Very genuine and I’m glad I found your page mate
Couldn’t agree more, my new favorite reviewer. I feel like he’s speaking into perfect terms how I feel about this music.
I couldn't stop myself from writing this comment, you are an amazingly beautiful person, so genuine, so real. I love watching your reactions, this specific one made me so emotional. Thank you, truly!
Yes! Woods is my favorite song on the album now. Hands is a second and everyone
Your reactions are the only ones im able to watch. You get so into the music and i love it. and mac has gotten me through so much bs. Especially this last year. Thank you for reacting to this. I cried through the whole album. Rip to a true legend.
New to the channel and have been binge watching your Mac videos all day, it’s incredible how far you have came with ur appreciation for his art after the self care reaction.
Major respect to you Jon and I thought this was a great video. We truly appreciate seeing/hearing your opinions on the work of somebody who guided many of us through life.
I would LOVE to see Watching Movies With The Sound Off next from Mac. One of my favorites. Peace and love to you all.
Seeing the evolution from Watching Movies to this is so astounding. Anyone discovering Mac recently absolutely needs to listen to that album.
@@austinh8522 Absolutely. Faces, Macadelic, Run On Sentences Vol 1 & 2, Delusional Thomas, GO:OD AM, Blue Slide Park, and basically everything on his Soundcloud are also a must listen if you like Mac. Fuck, basically his entire discography is worth it. There is just so much good music it is almost too much to handle. SO many good features and beats. A ridiculous amount of bars and meaningful lyrics. He truly was something special. He was also always changing and improving. You could listen to all of his music in order and never get bored or feel like he made some song twice, which is absurd considering he made hundreds and hundreds of songs.
It makes me so happy to see all the Mac fans and new ones talking about such a great person. It hurts tremendously to see him gone, and I cannot even imagine what his family is going through, but I'm so glad he will not be forgotten and his life is truly being celebrated. A legend never dies.
Big Thanks for put your heart on this !!
This record found me when I truly needed it most & changed my life in a way no album ever had before. It was wonderful to experience your first listen through, keep doin what you do brother.
Thank you for this reaction John, I kind of get the Channel Orange vibe from this album really... a timeless classic. I could sit and listen to this piece of art every day without hesitation.
We truly lost a legend. Amazing album.
Can’t express how much I appreciate you and your reactions to this work of art. Thanks so much, man
Noice def my new favorite album had it in repeat all day
Amazing reaction, completely genuine and full of heart. Love it! Keep up the good work! LLM🕊
RIP legend. great video.
Your reaction was so similar to mine John, loved your video. Mac sounds at peace in the album and its a beautiful project.
At the end, my spotify autoplayed onto 'Best Day Ever' which was the first Mac song i ever heard and i cried my eyes out. A very spooky moment!
Jon! your musical prowess shows every video man. So many reaction channels simply hear the song, you actually "HEAR" the song, behind the words and behind the instruments..You've grown so much, to the point where you are more knowledgable than a lot of life long fans of Hip Hop and Rap. Nothing you does comes off ingenuous, all authentic. It makes every video you do special. Excellent job JD. Excellent.
Thank you
Been a Mac Miller fan since 2010, I loved watching him evolve over my adolescent years and this album really has came at a perfect time for me. What an amazing album not that I expect anything less from Mac. One of the most talented artists of this generation if not the most and definitely the most slept on artist at the time of being alive in my opinion. Glad his music is finally reaching more people now, RIP Malcolm McCormick 💓
Biank a You’re not alone!
same, started listening to him around the same time maybe as early as 2009. got to meet him in 2011 and he was the nicest guy ever. such a shame to lose him.
In Congratulations on The Divine Feminine Mac says, "and you too divine to just be mine, you remind me of the color blue". This is probably what you were thinking of when listening to Blue Worlds.
Jon... you expressed everything I feel while listing to this album. Love ur reactions man such a genuine guy.
you are such a great person, keep on, we love the way you react, full of emotions and respect. Thank you for your reaction! ❤🙏
I adore your reactions dude! love mac as well, thank u for honoring him
i’m here before it gets taken down
This album is so beautiful, and you took the words from my mouth when you said it wouldn’t sound the same if he was here, but this is perfect for the circumstances, and they still managed to make the album feel so pure! No other artist will ever be like Mac, his growth was a slow one, and he only truly found himself on Swimming, and Circles. I grew up with Mac, listening to KIDS and Best Day Ever when I was 16. It hard to comprehend how far he’s come, and how much his music matured. Mac being gone is a real life nightmare because we all wanted to grow up with him, but Circles gives us all a big hug and says “it’s ok, I’m at peace. Enjoy my music”. Like Miller’s family said, “we are left to imagine where he was going”... this is as special as it is sad, and I know I won’t ever get this feeling again for any other artist or album. So powerful.
Love your videos and your reactions, they’re so raw! We all feel what you’re feeling man!
First off thank you for this awesome reaction. Man Mac was such a genius and a beautiful soul. What an amazing work of art this was. Most Dope Forever 🙏 🖤
Yess thank you Jon I been waiting for this you made my day
I felt exactly the same when hearing this album for the first time from start to finish. And still smiling everytime i hear it. And i already lost count on how many times i listened to this album since release yesterday.
First time was 6 am friday morning January 17th. I'm in the car on my way to work and i'm glad that i need to travel 50 miles. By the time i arrived at my work i finished the whole album. And while listening to it, i was crying in my car, but with a big smile 😄 What an absolute pleasure to hear this masterpiece .
Swimming is one of my favorite albums of all time. In 2019 i played it more than 80 hours on Spotify.
With Circles i'm easaliy going over 80 hours in 2020. Swimming in Circles is perfect!! I'm already playing these two albums straight in a row. God i love this. Thank you for this great first reaction video...love to see you enjoying it as i do. And thank you Mr Mac Miller for these two masterpieces in Swimming and Circles. R.I.P.
Ps: and when i came home in the evening, i found out that all tracks have visuals🔥🥳
Oh and did you know that Everybody is a cover? (The original is amazing to but Mac did it superb!!)
No words man. Not only is this album just a beautiful masterpiece to put it simply, but your review of his music so far has really struck a chord with me. You appreciate the music in such a similar way to me as it seems and you come across so genuine and real in your videos.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your time and effort on these. There’s a sense togetherness I feel about Mac’s music and his fan base. It’s like we’re all on the same vibe that love Mac. Keep it up man and can’t wait to hear you review his other work!
Favorite reaction channel by far! Always so genuine and appreciative of music, love what you do, Jon! Cheers!
Happy 30th Birthday Mac Miller ! Your music changed soo many lives. Very unique, rare, and undeniable. A beautiful work of art with Circles. #HBDMac
Timestamps:
00:54 Circles
03:03 Complicated
04:21 Blue World
05:50 Good News
07:02 I Can See
07:52 Everybody
11:22 Woods
12:41 Hand Me Downs
14:07 That's On Me
15:59 Hands
16:55 Surf
19:40 Once A Day
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20:30 Jon's Verdict
You are by far one of my favorite reaction channels. I love how genuine and honest your reviews are. Music has an impact on all walks of life. Keep up the grind!
This has got to be the best reaction yet. The connection between you and Mac’s music is so real, so pure, so emotional. I salute you both... rest in peace Mac, and thank you Jon!
Been waiting for this reaction since the first day the album was released. I’m in awe of this album. Simply beautiful, his voice so pure 💓
a group hug for all of his fans :(
I really appreciate your reaction to this piece of work. It's incredibly important to his fans. We finally have closure and the only thing better would be to have him back. In a way, this makes it feel like we do. He continues to live on through his work and his fans/friends & family.
" Woke up this morning with a bright idea...maybe I can exist forever right here..." 💞
Much love to you
Been waiting for this Jon, thank you.
This is such a good album reaction video Your reactions and comments are so genuine and I’ve enjoyed watching thanks for this.
Your reaction videos of late to mac miller have been simply beautiful. They have been quite therapeutic when combined with his music. Thank you. Nobody could do it better
It truly is a work of art. I've never had an album effect me like this emotionally before. Admittedly I am not a diehard Mac Miller fan and really only started paying attention to him after Macadelic but it doesn't take a diehard fan to appreciate the dedication that Malcom put into his music. It's the goal of the artist to express their emotions in a way that others can understand and relate with. It's for this reason that I feel that this album will go down in history as one of the best examples musically of an artist using their "canvas" to convey their emotions to an audience. Every time I listen through it I find some subtle nuance that just continues to remind of the pure genius songwriting that Malcom was capable of. I am so thankful for his family and Jon Brion making sure this was seen through to completion. I don't think we could ask for better closure.
Love your reactions to Mac, have had this album on repeat since it came out and can't stop listening. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I am! Keep up the great work!
Never heard it put into better terms. A true privilege...... blessed to have Mac Miller’s art and story in our lives. Thank you Jon
Thank you for enjoying his work, his art. It truly is a privilege, his new album has been on repeat 🖤 and itll be a constant in my life for sure. I found your channel because of your Good News Reaction, thanks for your honesty and true emotions. Thanks.
All love and respect John, class act. Keep it up, we'll see you to 100K brother. RIP Mac thank you for this.
Jon, you are someone who connects on a different level with Mac. I'm the same, i've felt the exact same things you felt when listening to this album. Thank you for putting it in so eloquent words, words can be freeing.
I'm so glad that you feel this connection with Mac like we do. No matter if you became a fan before or after his passing, it truly means a lot to us that your reactions and words are thought out so fluently and beautifully. Thank you from all of us.
i was supposed to finally meet mac on the swimming tour after listening to him and seeing him on the go:od am tour. I feel privileged just being able to have seen him live. But man i miss this man. Hes impacted my life so much and im forever thankful. Hopefully i can thank him one day in heaven.
Watching your album reactions is one of my favorite things to do whilst tripping or rolling because there's just so much emotion involved when you listen. You listen with your heart and really appreciate the music and it feels so good to have someone appreciate the music as much as I do.
U used the perfect word for this album: pleasure. It really is a pleasure to all of us, fans, and people who are discovering his music right now to see such an amazing piece of art. I'm just in love with this album.
Of course, it's sad to hear some things, think about what he was passing and how he was feeling at the time, but at the same time is so comforting, make us feel all the love and energy of having one last Mac thing. I don't know about the others, but that album passed, at least for me, a message like "besides all the things, i'm trying, i'm fighting and i'm ok". So yeah, "pleasure" it's just the perfect word for this
ugh wow every second of this video made me smile. love your mac videos
I had to wait for your video to come out because i didn't think i could handle listening to it on my own, thanks for keeping me company! ❤️
Your a legend love your take on music. Thankyou for the good vibes n memories