Frank Ocean: How Blond Changed a Generation
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Frank Oceans Blond is an album about duality and growing up. He explores these ideas through a catalog of conversations and relationships he has on the album. In this video essay we will dive deep into the beautiful uncharted world that is Blond.
Chapters:
Background - 0:00
Nikes - 06:02
Glenn's Interlude - 10:18
Ivy - 10:44
Pink + White - 13:25
Be Yourself - 15:01
Solo - 15:46
Etana's Interlude - 18:28
Skyline To - 19:08
Self Control - 20:31
Icess's Interlude - 24:26
Good Guy - 25:01
Nights - 25:29
Solo (Reprise) - 26:25
Pretty Sweet - 27:30
Nikita's Interlude - 28:27
Facebook Story - 29:05
Close To You - 29:57
White Ferrari - 31:08
Seigfried - 33:34
Godspeed - 34:59
Futura Free - 35:53
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Etana
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Icess
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Kaya
@kayaleanne
Nikita
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This was a beautiful video. Every part of it so peaceful to listen to, your commentary connects all the points of each song to the overall theme very well, and the visuals too, are done nicely too. I loved the interludes too, very poetic, and just gave a break to process the stuff you're saying. Can tell you put a lot of hard work on this video. Good stuff man.
thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾 i want to experiment more with getting other peoples feeling about projects i talk about rather than just my own experience so thank you for noticing 🔥
@suhxs9920 you‘re absolutely right. this video is outstanding
We’re all waiting on the Frank drop… I hope the breakdown doesn’t take as long
Thisssss!!!!!☹️☹️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@@RealSpacialyou should do Loyle Carner next🙏 and Tyler the creator
Self control is so relatable. Feel like everyone’s had that one love that felt so perfect, but for some reason it could never work.
yes! it’s a cannon event 🥲
Oh man I’m on her couch rn we ab to move out :////
youre so real for this wtf 🥲
You absolutely nailed it. Man, i’m so glad it happened, but i’ll never not shed a tear listening to that track. Love is the closest thing we have to magic in real life.
I was just delusional
It’s sad people don’t know the true meaning of Frank’s songs and they hear it from TikTok and never truly know how talented he is
this is true.. hopefully from tt they branch out to learn more about the songs
the fact that this album means so much to so many of us is so beautiful
honestly! such a universe work of art
Blond came out when I was 23 and it carried me through 26-27. I’m 30 now and I still play it often.
the good ending 🙏🏾
Up to this day❤
Literally same here!
Wow, same years for me
yoo same here, that and it came out just after a big break up for me which did and didn't help at all lol
The writing is incredible on this video and blonde
thank you!
As an artist, i wonder if frank ever watches these, and i wonder how it would make him feel to see how much people care about his art
maybe but tbh you never know with a guy like frank
Seigfried legit most underated song of all time
i agree
genuinely most beautiful song on that album maybe even one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard
It’s my fav frank ocean song
Easily the best song in the album imo
This was a beautiful analysis of one of the greatest albums of all time👏🏽
thanks so much for being apart of the video bro🙏🏾 your outlook on life and the album definitely helped tie this all together
Not even a top 5 album of 2016 but alright
@@JIMY414Atrocity Exhibition is the only album of 2016 better
@@JIMY414bro commented with intentions of pure hate 😂
@@JIMY414lol name the top 5 albums of 2016 rn
Seigfried is a masterpiece of art. His message is saying he’s a coward because he’s settling for things which people value but he personally doesn’t. That’s my interpretation of it at least.
Frank ocean the finesse kid
finessed and dipped lmao
🫢
Probably one of his best albums. Not my favorite but Blonde is an essential part of Franks brand, and blonde not only gave us emotional songs such as White Ferrari, Ivy, and Godspeed but also had all time classics such as Nikes or Nights.
I couldn't agree more! Blond is definitely one of Frank Ocean's best projects, and it's an essential part of his brand as an artist. I completely understand that it may not be everyone's favorite album of his, but it's hard to deny the impact it has on so many people
@@RealSpacial facts Blonde speaks in volumes to a lot of people of any race, sexuality, gender. Seriously one of the most impactful albums of the last decade.
“Probably one of his best albums”
@@soaked189 yeah, I have Endless and Channel Orange higher.
Blond is easily his best album I love CO and Endless is great but I'm sorry it's not close
when i was 16 during covid me and my buddies would do drugs and they decided to try acid but i was scared so i trip sat. I remember not sleeping all night and we went to a golf course to watch the sunrise. I must have listened to this album a hundred times that night. I can still feel the dew soaking my converse as we ran into the course with the sky just as pink as in the song. forever one of my favorite memories.
wowww that’s absolutely beautiful.. thank you for sharing this experience with us
Such a beautiful tribute to this special album ✨ Maybe some here will appreciate my Blonde listening story:
My high school boyfriend introduced me to Frank Ocean through Channel Orange. He would drive me around at night, we’d talk about the lyrics and transitions, soak up that irresistible feeling of a first love, and sneak around like reckless teens, so I love Franks consistent use of cars in his music. He also used to make fun of my blonde hair in school… And I still listen to the The Lonny Breaux Collection he downloaded to my iPod touch at the time :)
We ended up having a couple dramatic breakups with lots of heartache, but we kept coming back together. On again off again from freshman year of high school til graduating college. One of those (sort of) on again moments was brought on by Frank, of course.
It was fall 2016, my freshman year of college. We’d had our messiest breakup over the summer but I felt I was moving on. He texted me after midnight that Frank had released a new album. I immediately rushed over with a way too expensive Uber, a bit self conscious of what my new roommate was thinking of me. We spent the night in the dark, laying on the bed, soft tears streaming down our faces, holding hands, holding each other, thinking about what we’d gained and lost together, listening to the album over and over.
I am transported to that night every time I listen to Blonde. It brings me to a place of deep, but peaceful sadness. And gratitude for what we experienced together. It makes me happy to know this album touches so many others in such a similar way, it makes me feel really connected to the world, when at that time, I could only see our own personal hell.
The line that stuck with me most from this album and that night is “Wish we’d grown up on the same advice, and our time was right” from Self Control. It so perfectly captured that hopeless longing for me and him to work out even though I knew it wasn’t possible. That kind of sentiment is what kept us in the silly on and off for years, we never had the self control to end those games. We’ve (hopefully) matured and realized it wasn’t meant to be, that “We’ll never be those kids again”, and that makes way for pleasant feelings and memories to come through, many of which are related to Frank :)
“We both know that deep down, the feeling still deep down is good”
I wouldn’t be surprised if he watches this same video and even comes across my comment some day. I hope he looks back on that night as fondly as I do.
“I care for you still and I will forever,
That was my part of the deal, honest”
Love to all the Frank fans and the creator of the video
This was beautiful , thanks so much for sharing.
Wow that’s such a moving and heartfelt story, thank you! It’s crazy how music and lyrics connects people all over the world and of different ages….
Wow that’s such a moving and heartfelt story, thank you! It’s crazy how music and lyrics connects people all over the world and of different ages….
@@kristinhulden7631 & @krishmehta5786 Thanks ❤ I felt a bit cringey posting this, but I’m glad some people enjoyed it 😊
Love this story
this album came out when i was 19, in my sophomore year of college, and going through my first heartbreak with my first love. when i come across this album now, i can vividly remember the visceral feeling of that heartbreak and the complicated existential transition we all experience between child- to adult- hood. i look fondly at that time and how blond got me through what i thought was "the end of the world".
blond did such an extraordinary job in portraying how beautiful and painful love and growing up is, which is why i think new generations can relate and future generations will relate to
I've never watched a 40 minute RUclips video without looking at anything else than the video. I've listened to Blonde many times yet watching this made me realize a lot of things I missed while listening to the album, and I've learned to appreciate Frank's music more. Thank you for this amazing video, I don't know why this only got 80K views at the time I'm watching this. This deserves to blow up
thank you for your kind words🖤
Thank you so much for checking out this video! Creating this took me about a month to do with so many late nights up writing or editing until 4am (its literally 4:45am as I type this lol) But I do this because I love it and I want to share my passions so I hope this video resonates and I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions! Enjoy.
Beautiful fucking video. Love it so much. Perfect thruout
Tbh bro this video is a great summary of the themes on the album but i would have liked to see u expand more on the title of the video! our gen worships this man and his art so there is a lot to say about their impact on our generation on many levels
Thanks for the best RUclips video I’ve ever watvhed
You deserve more love
You did Frank Justice🖤🔥 I love how you sequenced his work in the beginning. A lot of people really don’t know what he went through to please his fans and create the music he wanted. Not only is he a mastermind with his music but also with managing how we get to experience it. 💫 Been listening to this man for a decade and love the beautiful music he blesses us with no matter how long we wait lol 🌻
It's great to hear that you enjoyed the video and found the sequencing of Frank Ocean's work to be well-done. It's always a pleasure to see an artist who truly loves and respects their craft, and Frank Ocean is definitely one of those artists. Thank you for your kind words and for being apart of the making of this video 🖤
whats so crazy is i just got into this album and it became a top 3 for me so quick, you be reading my mind or something
never a bad time to get into blond bro🤝🏾
It happens
This was def a monumental album for me & it brings back sooo many feel good memories. For that reason alone, I'll never stop loving it! Btw your editing is fire!
ah! thanks for watching Vettie 🙏🏾 && yess this album is instant nostalgia
this made me love blonde so much more. i always liked the soundscapes it took us through, but this was incredible
im glad i could help your appreciation with the album
Album came out while I was 15 in high school it was whatever to me as I couldn’t relate to many of the themes of love and being yourself back then but now I’m 22 and man oh man does this album speak so much to me. Self control and white Ferrari hit so hard after a 4 year long relationship. Nights just feels how you just hit hard after coming down from a week long bender. Godspeed is the perfect way to end it because after all I wish no could to anyone but love from afar. This is the kind of album that just ages fine like wine. The older I’m getting the more I understand it and the closer i get with it. Frank really is a generational icon and him just wanting to put out music and not do interviews and be secluded is extremely relatable.
I loved your friend's comment about how blond serves as a checkpoint in their life, I definitely agree. I remember what I was going through and where I was when I hear certain songs or parts of songs
yes! he is very insightful i resonated as well
this was the most inspiring video I've ever seen. I couldn't wait to start writing. I wrote 3 songs as you explained franks feelings. something unlocked inside me. your mind is a blessing. thank you for your creativity
yess! i love that!! i would love to hear what you end up making🖤
Damn I loved this 😭 Thank you for keeping my sanity while I wait for his next album to drop in 2049 🙏🙏🙏 The final section of this video is so moving
lmaoo this was for my sanity as well so i understand what you mean 😭 and i’m glad the ending could resonate with you! If you don’t mind me asking what does Blond mean to you?
You did your thing on this. Encapsulating the feelings and emotions many of us feel for this album, while still bringing in your perspective. Art is beautiful and Blonde captures the beauty of it, ranging from every emotion possible.
im glad you enjoyed! 🖤
bruv the amount of time and effort put into your vids is insane man, i love your editing style and i hope you blow up
thanks for watching bro 🙏🏾 i’m just enjoying every step of the process
@@RealSpacial trust the process
I’m loving this video so far! Blonde happened just when I moved to university and met my first boyfriend. I remember lying on the bed, listening to it on the speakers and feeling love for the first time. Immature but so sweet ✨
What a beautiful memory 🙏🏾
“the song ends with frank and the listener wiser and at peace “
Can tell hella work went into this video, this is pretty nice
definitely and i feel that it was worth it im so happy with how it turned out
I never not get tired of Frank Ocean analyses/ video essays.
had known about him for a while but only got into Frank a couple months ago, can’t really relate to most of the stuff on his songs but i still feel like it hits me just as hard
🙏🏾🙏🏾
What a beautiful piece of audiovisual. Keep goin bro
This is one of my favorite videos I still come back to watch it every now and then
This, the tyler video and especially the GKMC video are all golden, you HAVE TO continue
great documentary, been watching this religiously over the past 2 weeks, thank you !!
I absolutely loved this video. Your track-by-track analysis actually helped me learn more about these beautiful songs that I've always loved.
i’m glad you gained some new perspective 🖤🤝🏾
This is really put together perfectly. Thank you for this, great job!
i’m glad you could enjoy 🖤
Man i am so happy i found your channel. Cant wait for what you have next for us.
More to come v soon! && im glad you found my channel too 🙏🏾 welcome to the fam
Such a beautiful video thank you for taking the time to make this very much appreciated thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
This was amazing omg thank you for creating something so beautiful.
thank you for watching 🖤🔥 if you don’t mind me asking what was your favorite song analysis?
These videos are so well put together. Keep up the good work!
always man 🤞🏾💪🏾
this is by far the best video essay i have seen on youtube. love how you meshed in track analysis and so much cut scenes, great work!
Wow, thank you! Thats a huge compliment
whats your favorite track on the album?
What an incredible delve into the depths of this transcendental album, literally helped me in finding myself
i’m so happy this piece of art helped you, it helped me in many ways as well
This is probably the best, and most enjoyable video I've seen about Blonde. All of your interpretations about each track and the analysis of the lyrics made this really enjoyable to listen and watch. Hope you do this for other artists, maybe Tyler, Daniel Caesar, Kendrick maybe? Great job overall my guy.
just saw your vid on kendrick..... wow great job
Wow, thank you!
I actually have a Channel Orange video dropping this week!
the way the sound is so nicely edited in plus of the amazing analyze this video is perfect
Wow, thank you!
literally such a beautiful video couldn’t help but to tear up
aw im glad you enjoyed 🖤🔥
this album is beautiful as is this video. i remember even before i started getting into music i kinda liked this album even though i had only been listening to like edm and my dads rock stuff. now years later, i have probably never felt so low and came back to this album. this january has been truly difficult for no reason, i have just been feeling like absolute sht. this album is something i have been listening to daily now and it just kind of hugs me and makes me emotional. not because of the lyrics and themes necessarily but just the gorgeous production and sense of comfort it gives. i don't open up to people but i feel like i can open up to this album (and ig it made me slightly open up in a yt comment lol).
thank you very much for this very nice video. i know that i will revisit it in the future. please have a blessed night
Awesome video bro. Amazing editing and crisp sound. Loved the way you analyzed each song. Keep it up man
Thank you man! I actually have a Channel Orange video dropping this week!
Found you through the polls that you post, and I’m so pleasantly surprised by how much work you’ve put into these mini documentaries. Keep it going, your style is amazing man
im glad you like what you see 🤝🏾 come coming v soon
This video is perfect, great work man
thanks so much for watching!
I have fallen in love with this channel, with music being such a big part of my life being a character trait damn near. This is art man honestly I appreciate what you do!!!
ay that means a lot!! music has always been a big part of my life too so i’m glad i can share my perspective with people who will appreciate it like you 🔥🤘🏾
great album, great video. great editing, great scripting and great commentary. keep it goin bro 🔥
w comment 🔥
This is a fanstastic video. I love all of the details. Keep it up, you bought be on the top fr
Thanks for watching bro! im just taking it one video at a time
what a beautiful video essay. I enjoyed it very much. you seem very emotionally intelligent to see all of these - I didn't understand a lot of these observations. great video and editing
Glad you enjoyed it!
One day frank will release a new album, and we will be here watching your video essay about it. Now when that next album comes out, who knows.
i will be returning to this comment when that day comes my friend 🤝🏾 meet me here
Great video keep it up!
One of my favorite albums ever! Songs like self control mean so much to me and immediately put me in a specific point of my life. Great video bro!
thank you 🙏🏾🖤
This video is awesome man, so well produced and superb analysis. Big up ❤
Much appreciated!🖤
Ty for creating this content. Keep grinding bro!!!
Thanks! Will do!🔥🔥🔥🔥
I absolutely love your creative vision in this, you have so much potential
Thank you so much! I only got one more Frank Ocean album to talk about so ima make it count!
@@RealSpacial yeah man but id listen to you talk about anything
i do have a podcast with my friends i’m tryna revive but who knows
This video is so beautifully made, perfectly compliments the vibes of the album
thank you so much🤞🏾🤞🏾
I love what you did with the interviews… last line was so tough… chefs kiss
thanks etana‼️🖤
this was amazing to watch, thank you
thank you for watching
The wya you broke this down was beautiful, truly.
thank you! I try
Bro how does this video doesn’t have a billion views? This is such a beautiful work.. man probs to you! I loved the vid and even had to cry here and there.. thank you man!
man thank you so much for your words 🥲
omg the dedication you put into the whole video, immaculate work 👏
Thank you so much!! Im glad you noticed it, it took me a long time to put this together
@@RealSpacial you're welcome!!! i've been on frankie loop for almost a year now and all i wish is i could discover him earlier
yess! what’s your favorite songs so far?
Thank you for creating this :)
Of course!
this was super enjoyable video i really love the parts about the first time listening to the album and everyone's personal insight into their life was really beautiful thank you
ofc! that’s my favorite too🖤
once in a generation album that means everything🍭
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I absolutely luv the messages, edits and visuals in your videos. luv how u play with the audio effects super dope!!! cant wait to see more breakdowns and would definitely luv to work with you in the future. keep up the great work and best of wishes!!!🤞🏽🥶🤞🏽
thank you! i got more frank ocean videos coming very soon actually! would love to see you in the comments then🖤🔥
binging all of these videos right now
love bro 🖤🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾
thank you so much for your hard work this is one of the best and most beautiful video essay i’ve ever watched
Wow, thank you!! what’s your favorite track on the album?
@@RealSpacial hard choice to make i think it stands between ivy and self control, but nights represent such a beautiful time in my life... be yourself too anyways hard choice, what about you?
this vid was poetic bro keep grinding
for sure 🔥🤘🏾
This is an beautiful video, you did an amazing job
thank you so much!
This is my favorite artist. And I gotta say, you did AMAZING on this video. As a true lyricist I’m surprised I didn’t catch some of the double entendres you mentioned ♥️ definitely gained a new subscriber 🫶🏼 keep goin!! I’m lookin forward to your content fr
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! There’s another frank ocean video i did on Nostalgia Ultra, feel free to check it out & thanks for subscribing i’m glad to have you here 🖤🖤🙏🏾
Somehow u let me listen to the whole album all over again for the first time in this video and I wanna thank u
Thank you for this video! Been reflecting on Blond lately on how it impacted my life. It forced me to reflect on my life in a way I wasn’t able to before, and it continues to push me into uncomfortable ideas I have yet explored
yes! it’s an album with an infinite amount of depth, i feel that it will continue to change and forge over the years.. literally aging like fine wine
This is a great video I appreciate the effort and time pit in
thank you! It was a lot
This one made me cry. Well done.
thanks for watching man, it’s definitely a powerful album
Beautiful analysis and video
thank you so much! 🖤🔥
Editing goes hard man, love your videos
i appreciate you! every video i try to get a little better
this is one of the greatest videos i’ve ever seen on YT. you did a very good job with this. wishing you much future success with everything you do!
oh wow thank you so much!
what’s your favorite song on blond?
@@RealSpacial it’s a tie between Self Control & Pink + White … just depends what im in the mood for lol.
@@JuuuuKai honestly same 😭 but just throw Ivy in there too
@@RealSpacial Ivy smooth too 🔥
Fav album of all time, what a video bro i love this
🔥🖤🖤🖤🖤🔥
Idk how your channel hasn’t blown up yet. Stay down til you come up bro, it’s coming. Amazing video. Please don’t stop.
constantly playing the back until it’s undeniable 😤💪🏾
man i miss him. loved the video!
thank you! hopefully he drops in 2024
Thank you so much for this beautiful analysis. This has been one of my favorite albums which I always revisit from time to time, and your video made me rediscover it all over again. Thank you and god bless you for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🖤🔥 What’s your favorite song off of blond?
@@RealSpacial white ferrari for sure 🥹 that song will forever hold a special place in my heart
love that 🖤
thanks again for watching!
whenever pink and white plays in the background of a frank ocean video i just can´t focus on anything else bro😭but this video was just brilliant and truly insightful and i appreciate the effort you put in to create this amazing experience for us viewers so much!
such an underrated video. props to you
thank you man 🖤
Don’t stop making content this is great
im glad you could resonate my friend 🙏🏾
Incredible video breakdown
incredible video breakdown comment 🖤
Incredible video. Thank you.
thank you for watching!
thank you for this!
Such an incredible video. I watched it and it felt like it completely flew by. This is the type of shit I wish I was smart and talented enough to create. This is the first video I've seen from you but at this rate, this is about to be my favorite RUclips channel. Amazing insight on such an incredible, mysterious, and thoughtful artist. I NEED you to blow up man. I'm honestly shocked that you don't have multiple million subscribers. You definitely have all of the talent and capabilities to do so. I completely, 100%, believe in you. Can't wait to see what you do next; I'll definitely be here waiting!
thank you so much man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 your words mean so much! I remember you from the comments on my community post i’m glad you decided to check out my videos 🔥
@@RealSpacial I need you to remember me when you blow up too though!!
i’ll literally never forget you 😭
Loved this video and all the great things you had to share. Gonna check out your channel❤
Please do!
gorgeous analysis and reflection, ivy and self control are some of the most relatable songs i have ever heard, they both hurt bro damn 😂
😭😭 damn is right
Great video man thank you!!
Your welcome 🖤🔥
under appreciated video fr, soooo good
thanks so much bro 🙏🏾🔥
crazy how ive been so passionate with frank 's music and yet i didnt know what any of his lyrics really meant.thanks for sharing man!
yes! there’s a story in every track, but at the same time it means something unique to everyone which is why i love this album so much
i honestly don't understand why you only have 29k subcribers???? this is a god damn masterpiece