Classic Rock is the best genre
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Very heartfelt, except classic rock is not the best genre, because it is not a genre. It's hard, soft, glam, psychedelic, prog, rock n roll put in a big basket. It only exists as a genre based on nostalgia. In time we will be calling Sonic Youth and Nirvana "classic rock" as well.
And imo, that’s why it’s the best. For the very reason that it isn’t a genre in the standard sense. It exists based only on cultural conditions, cultural understandings, which shaped a generation’s experience of music. I think there’s something incredible about that.
Nirvana can already be considered "classic"
@@misteramazing this video makes me feel weird because you can say that about anything
@@misteramazing I don't think it's as much as a genre, and more of (as other commenters have said) something similar to the Great American Songbook.
you cannot include grunge into classic rock. classic rock is forever everything from 60's to glam rock 90's. grunge 90's is a different generation. and of course, they suck!
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Hey can I get a feature on hip-hop analysis video too? Thanks.
my favorite commenting on my favorite channel🔥
he hasn't uploaded in 5 hours. he is never coming back !
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@@sadgiraffe1914
no u.
Finally I’m tired of watching these videos that are nothing compared to yours
Preach my friend.
We get it, you have a close relationship with your dad
under rated comment
I'm sorry yours left you
The era of music he plays isn't what originally would be classic rock anyway. It became classic rock over time, but really its the mid 60s and a few years in the 70s. I mean there's no stuff like Bob Dylan's mid 60s music, which is arguably the best showcase for why the era was special, and how it went overnight from "i love you, you love me" kind of songs, to being about to talk about anything surreal or more artistically challenging. I think THOSE years make classic rock special. A lot of the stuff in here is just popular songs of certain years,often later on. It probably holds nostalgia for someone's dad, but didn't really change the world like the mid 60s music. I wasn't alive for it, but I know extensively about the eras due to just books, footage, and interest. I'd say Bob Dylan going electric and hip hop being born in the Bronx are the two biggest moments in music inflluence, at least for the past century or so.
K C 2 biggest moments in musical influence? Now that’s quite the statement, especially considering the development of jazz with the likes of Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, electronic music with the likes of Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, Prog Rock throughout the late 60s and 70s with Crimson, Floyd and of course heavy metal.
Wow, so original
ITS NOT A PHASE DAD YOU DONT GET IIIIIIT
Hehe, actually, it was my Mom and Dad who introduced me to the classic rock bands I listen to and learn songs from on Guitar. It's just an acoustic, but it's still something. My parents are a little cooler than they may seem.
The Rock Star grunge? - Kurt Copenhagen
Holy shit as soon as I read this he says it
The Rock Star Well punk isnt emo at least not classic punk of the 80s, nor grunge unless your talking about 90s grunge none of those are emo
except it is actually not a phase this time
Classic rock doesn't really exist to be honest. Many types of music are often considered "classic rock" including psychadelic rock, folk rock, heavy metal, pop rock, progressive rock, power pop, acid rock, proto-punk, hard rock and country rock.
Umh, why did you write Prog Rock twice?
@@henriktheonly3874 hahahaha
I think the big ones are hard rock prog rock and classic
@@beefymcskillet5601 wait do you have trump on written on your profile pic? Hahahhahah
Bob Bob yes , and your point is
boomer grandfather telling you about how good doom is
mfdoom or the game doom or the doom ost
@@nostalgia_junkie ALL OF THE ABOVE
*sips Monster Energy Drink* Nyeeeeep, Doom, now that is something innit
back in my D A Y
*30 year old Boomer*
Basicaly Forest Gump soundtrack
Greatest movie of all time
Soul kitchen
Meh too American. Just like this video.
Nice pink Floyd dark side of the moon pfp lol
*vietnam*
*The Trees Speak Vietnamese*
S o M e F o l K s A r E b O rN
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Y'all are missing the point. He's not dissing on other genres, which the title might lead you to believe. He's describing his favorite genre, why he loves it, and what it means to him.
Exactly
I couldn’t agree more.
It’s good that he’s not dissing other genres, definitely, but classic rock still sucks as a whole.
@@curly_wynOne of the most ignorant comments I’ve ever seen. You don’t have to like it, but saying it sucks makes you seem very ignorant of history and impact.
@@curly_wynYou are not in this universe if you think classic rock sucks
Post-Grunge is the best genre because it’s a lot like sitting down with an aunt or uncle who is saying hey, “Look at this photograph.”
Post Grunge was awful. Same with Nu-Metal. Other than like 3 certain bands. And I want my Nickel Back.
The Smackdown Hotel 1997 The sound of a good woosh.
@@jellyfishrock-hers7888 dude that was a joke
@@okoenig.3424 look at the last part of the comment
Jesus fucking christ
Can we have a video on the San Francisco Sound? The Mamas and the Papas, the Beau Brummels, Jefferson Airplane, the Doors, Grateful Dead, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Love, Moby Grape, Janis Joplin, etc.
The Sound that defined a generation.
It definitely did! Like soft rock, it’s music I experienced differently as a kid, and still experience differently now, so I want to portray it narratively a bit differently in a video in the future
Yass
People Who say old music is better forget that they only hear all the good songs from that era because all the bad ones were filtered out
the difference is all the bad song of this era is M A I N S T R E A M. back then it was more or less underground.
XxxMetalheadHippiexxX that just isn’t true
@@zachbohemian Nah, top 40 is littered with bad songs every time I turn on the radio.
False I've listened to many songs i do not like in the genre
Spanish Moustache “Childish Gambino” lol no
The Traveling Willburies were one hell of a group
So much talent together in one place... seems impossible
@@nevohyams Yup, all legends from the music industry that came together... I am surprised they weren't instantly famous worldwide.
@@pim1943 A shame Roy Orbison died so soon. Something even more special could have happened.
Absolutely true
A group with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Jeff Lyne doesnt have artistry, this lad is mad
Wonderful presentation here. Thanks MisterAmazing!
Late 60s and early 70s one of the best eras for music. Derek and the Dominos, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Cream, Jimi hendrix, Black Sabbath, Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Yardbirds, Kinks, The who, Pink floyd, and others are just the best. This isn't biased. I am young and listen to all types or music like rap, punk, alternative rock, pop and hard rock.
70s was where it’s at. It amazes me at how many bands debuted or were huge in that decade
80s?
Same
same here my man, 60’s and 70’s classic rock all the way. i feel that our generation is going to be the one to bring the values of that genre back to the forefront of the music industry, and i can’t wait to be a part of it.
@@Euro.Patriot 80s had glam metal trash. All the good 80s rock was in the underground. Grunge, hardcore punk, and alternative rock started in the 80s, but weren't popular.
I wanted to comment on how you portrayed these songs and experiences as uniquely American and Americana when the music was popular around the world and most of the biggest artists of this time were British.
I totally agree with you
King Caiser he already touched on that watch the whole video or listen better if you did
@@HUGzJayGon The Who, Fleetwod Mac, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Rolling Stones... all British. There were a few decent American bands. But the vast majority and the most liked were British.
Yes. The video is very US-centric.
Tyler Aschen I'm not saying those guys suck; but, the British fetish is the leading cause of retrospective blindness in the world today. The Guess Who and Neil Young are Canadian (North American). Credence Clearwater Revival, ZZ Top, 2/3 of Crosby Stills Nash, The Doors, David Bowie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Jimi Hendrix are American artist.
I agree a lot of classic rock songs give me some sensory imagery. Especially bands like Pink Floyd
I'm Brazilian, my father is Uruguayan and my mother is Brazilian too. My parents were both born during the military dictatorship in South America. My father consumed mostly British rock and punk, which reflected his anger regarding the situation in his country. My mother, because of the censorship, only got to listen to Brazilian rock and sometimes American. All of that to say that when I was born, the kind of music I was given was Beatles, Top 80's/70's/60's songs and the things my parents listened to at home. So even though I am a 00's kid born and raised in BrazilI can relate to the experiences you talked about in the video and I think that's pretty interesting. This comment got too long, but all I meant was to say I liked the video lol
I've always marveled in the global scale of so many rock acts. You guys (Brazil) especially seemed to always be so loving and welcoming to bands like Rush, Queen, etc. I love it only because in America, we never really pack stadiums to see foreign acts because we all only speak English. Your guys' energy and love at concerts has just always impressed me.
I felt the same way from this video...Being young (born in '98) and raised on rock, it's interesting to feel the same experiences as our parents, through their music. I loved when all my teachers growing up would comment on the t-shirts I was wearing saying things like "Hey...the Who was even before my time, how do you know them?" or "Man I remember...I was 15 when that album came out, it was June of 1975."
The connections it gave me to people always felt as good as the music.
[nutella nuclear] have u heard of Os Mutantes?
@@ianstu1940 yeah!
[nutella nuclear] I don’t speak Portuguese because I’m Mexicano but they are one of the best rock groups
@@ianstu1940 they are really cool! I am glad to hear you like them even though they speak a different language than you
“Classic rock” is way too vast and varied of a genre (if you can even call it that) too making sweeping general statements about it as a whole like the things said in this video
More or less
Yeah, like basically anything that falls into the broader genre of rock (including punk, grunge, e.c.t), came out more than 10 years ago, and was popular is considered classic rock at this point
right, so many other genres like acoustic rock, heavy metal, hard rock, pop rock, etc. fall under the category of "classic rock"
Yup that’s why it’s fucking great
@@rattyeely in general, I consider the 60s and 70s to be classic rock, anything after that isn't (with exceptions of course, it's just a general rule)
I feel like in it's own way 90s alt. rock got back to relatability in it's own unique way. Also it doesn't have that boomer excess and tinge of post modernism nihlism to it. Artists like Neutral Milk Hotel, Blur, Weezer, and Smashing Pumpkins never really get enough credit in the mainstream. However, take my favorite, not necessarily objectively the best, of those four Weezer and I can't leave out that they were inspired by lots of classic rock acts such as the Beach Boys, Kiss, and throwing it back a bit Buddy Holly.
Andrew GTB i could agree if you include early 2000’s alternative/modern rock, like Linkin Park, Green Day, Radiohead, etc.
**i do realize radiohead is 90’s
I like how you just listed my four favourite bands
I do not really like nihilism.
I agree and Smashing Pumpkins had some classic rock influence for sure.
I'm more of a prog guy myself
@@superoriginalname5110 I feel a lot of the psych groups out today borrow quite a bit from prog, much like the genres were heavily integrated in the late 60s/early 70s (Vanilla Fudge, Moody Blues, Ultimate Spinach, Pink Floyd, etc.). There are a few good prog artists today, but even without, the key elements of prog can be found all across indie and psych.
Ah! A fellow man of culture I see!
Yes and King Crimson as just as much prog today as they were in the 70's. Ask any prog enthusiast and they'll tell you the same thing.
@@superoriginalname5110 prog is dead? Thank you scientist, the dear hunter, dream theater, animals as leaders, steven wilson, mastodon... should i continue?
@@superoriginalname5110 HAHAHAHAHA
When the trees start speaking Vietnamese
And the sky starts singing Fortunate Son
@@keshav3479 or All Along the Watchtower
Royale With Cheese Smoke on the Water was only in ‘72. Most of the war was over by then.
@@keshav3479 my bad, what is the song actually about though, I've been wondering and haven't got an answer
Royale With Cheese The song doesn’t have to be about Vietnam, it just shows what the soldiers listened to then. The lyrics says it all honestly haha.
No love for the who?
too british an experience for this video haha - seriously though why does this have to be so damn 'Americana'? rock music isn't wholly about the 'american experience' at all
@@mvnkycheez Did you not actually watch all the way through? He explicitly states that the purpose of this video is solely to relate classic rock to the American cultural experience. Thus, the focus on primarily American artists.
@@razzledcroaker3678 British rock is better
Completely subjective and misses the point. I prefer American Psychedelic rock, country rock, folk and American blues/blues rock myself. But that's not what this video is about.
Can't talk about every band dude
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You do it paddy!
You do it!
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People need to talk about ELO more
Amazing band
Thank you Birmingham for blessing us with the hero that is Jeff Lynne
echo when George Harrison started a band that was meant to be filled with star power he got Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne
echo one hit wonder meant they had 1 hit song not 1 good song
echo Can you elaborate you said there was no point to talking about ELO and I said they had good songs and were pretty big for the time
Do a video on progressive rock
I don't think good music has a time period. I can pick a favorite album from 1970 or 2008.
Jeffery Jones yep, i think this video is too sweeping
Music died in 05. Completely good music died in 95.
@@jellyfishrock-hers7888 *clears throat*
Steven Wilson- The Rave That Refused To Sing (2013)
Fear of a Black Planet- Porcupine Tree (2007)
Fun-Some Nights (2012)
Muse-Simulation Theory (2018)
Ayreon- 01011001 (2008)
And that's making sure I DONT repeat artists. It's not that good music is dead, it's just that your too lazy to actually try and look.
@@cbj4sc1 Simulation Theory was poop. Muse have gone downhill ever since The Resistance.
The Smackdown Hotel 1997
I used to think this, but after a (long) time searching, there are some pretty decent artists in this day and age that are actually pretty good
I’m 20. Classic rock is most of what I listen to.
Omg same🤘👍
I’m 15 and classic rock is ALL I listen to
Listen to Sheer Mag, the best modern rock and roll band. Thank me later ❤️
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NAM
That After Effects work is next level
Alright. You can make a video about the merits of classic rock, but don't try to claim that it's the "best" form of music. Because it isn't. There is no best form of music, music is the most subjective thing and its patronising when people get preachy about it. I can see the reason people like ac/dc but I can also see why people like lil uzi vert. They're waaaayyyy different but neither is objectively bad. If music conjures up emotions for you, then that's great. If not, that's fine too.
John Cunningham 😂😂😂😂
I think he was just making fun of everyone commenting “this is real music” and “when music was good”
Lil uzi vert is trash but everything else I agree with 😂😂😂 but there is a reason why rock and rock associated genres like alternative were the most popular for a long time, also American culture plays into it also.
You should do an essay about queen
"Yeah dude, bohemian rhapsody is like best movie of 2018, "I'm just a poor boy" haha am I right guys"
@@Meminjo lmao
THIS IS IT CHIEF!!
Yes pls
Breakthru ia the most underrated Queen song
I don't want to be like "get off my lawn", but I think "classic rock" is the best. There is an awful lot of garbage to be found, I will concede, but there is a specific reason I feel the way I do: The songwriting was easier. I can't imagine how hard it must be for a songwriter today to come with something that hasn't already been done.
Classic rock has connected me to so many unlikely people and it’s actually improved my life. Every point you made in this video reflects my feelings. I’m only 19 but I grew up on it, and I’ll continue to love it and share my passion when I can.
Shout out to CCR fans. Queen too, Led Zep, Black Sabbath...
Boston
The Kinks, Kiss
Pink Floyd
Elo,
The Beatles,
Kansas...
And More.
Miss 'Em.
we all do
I love all of these bands.
Shout out to solo artists as well,
Jimi hendrix, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, etc etc
*the starting 7 notes of Layla is still stuck in my head help*
I loved going on car rides and hearing the exact same 10 songs all the time, kansas, journey, zeppelin, ccr, all of it. I've gotten back into it and the best way my dad described it as "Its music for the music lovers," which is simple, but it seems as though when you're really deep into music, you always go back to the rock of the 60's and 70's.
You’ve articulated exactly what I’ve been thinking recently, how I always find myself returning to this music when I get tired of sifting through new music, trying to find bands I really like…
Beautiful thesis on classic rock and beautiful editing good job my friend
The quality of these videos are amazing, keep it up man! :)
you can find everything you described in like every other genre tho
I'm dissapointed that there was no Yes. Even when you mentioned the British bands.
However, I really agree that alot of what sets classic rock apart and makes it special is the feeling and heart put into the music. Its why I love progressive rock from groups like yes, genesis, KC, floyd, and tull. They pack so much emotion and feeling into their songs I just can't help but let it swell up inside me. Nothing can beat the endings of songs like "Supper's ready" and "close to the edge" when they swell into those big beautiful final lines. Beautiful.
I just want you to know I see and appericate you going the extra effort for the editing. Thank you MrAmazing, you really are a diamond in the rough of RUclips.
How about... Everyone has different tastes and there is no objectively "best" genre? Just enjoy what you like and explore new genres.
On another note, I love Tom Petty
You love every man
I want to be homosexual for that man
Unfortunately, tom isn't gay
@@TMthe33rd Tom died 2 years ago so....
Rock is about stickin' it to the man
god damn bro you put it in perfect words
Banging film
it's funny, because i never really got to listen to a ton of classic rock and stuff like that with my parents, it was mostly just new country songs. but i only ever remember the classic rock songs, I never really remember the country songs.
always love em
Pixel country roads intensifies
Your description of classic rock, is the same description we all use for the genre we love the most.
This music is what I live for. Classic rock forever !
No other genre can be as great as rock.
i dont remember subbing here but it pop up
I’m so glad you talked about ELO so much... they’re right behind Queen when I think of my favorite bands, but nobody ever talks about them.
God, I miss Tom Petty. I feel like he’d still have some high quality stuff to put out considering how strong his last two albums (Hypnotic Eye and Mudcrutch 2) were. Man never wavered even after over 40 years of rocking hard.
"Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you...
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you...
Lady... oh, lady... oh, LADY!"
Simple lyrics + godlike vocals + emotional content = legendary Rock music.
Classic rock is my favorite thing in life
What a beautiful love letter to Rock
ive never liked classic rock but this has changed my mind and now I definitely have to get into classic rock more !! thanks dude
These song will stay with me forever, thank you for reminding me that I listen to good for the soul jams
"A lot of classic rock is arguably British."
Correction: Most of the best classic rock is definitely British.
This is so beautiful. Thank you.
david bowie, i would categorize more with american even though hes british as he rose with the art pop movement in new york
Because of my dad I gew up on classic rock... it was a feeling of freedom that it gave him and passed onto me through my love of music. He always still talks about the ‘ golden age’ of music with AC/DC and 38 special. Love this video, thank you
1965-1985 were the best twenty years of music and everything before and after this time period hails in comparison to it and it begins with cant get no satisfaction and ends with take on me.
Change my mind
Pales
I'd say since 1962 when the beatles recorded their first single until 1994 when kurt cobain died. nirvana was the last one, rock never was the "main massive music for the young people all over the world" again. it's sad but rock is dead.
@@pelgervampireduck good point
Pelger rock might be dead, but music isn’t. Rap is alive and well and putting out some amazing stuff.
I was unreasonably excited about seeing a video from you on my sub feed, and I was NOT disappointed. Always a pleasure.
Classic Rock didn't just die.. I was murde-
*Oh sorry wrong channel*
I just remembered your channel and I was thinking when you were going to upload again, and then boom you did.
I must be magical.
Most of the vietnam war era music I listen to is EVERYTHING IS NOT OKAY THE TREES ARE SPEAKING VIETNAMESE ITS TIME TO EMBRACE THE SWEET RELEASE OF DEATH
I am fifteen years old in 2021 and I though this video spoke my soul.
I don’t agree with you but I understand you.
you mentioned my favorite band ever: genesis and im really happy about that thank you
bruh.
I teared up... you touched upon a very sensitive part of my childhood, not even American but i could relate to every point. You are amazing mister.
I'll listen to classic rock for the rest of my time.
Mister Amazing,you are fricken amazing!!!! Thanks 😊☺️😊😘😋💗
I like rock because my mom listened to hip hop so much that I hated it. And I just liked Rick more. Let's face it... rock is superior.
I just discovered this guys channel and like every one of these videos are making me wanna cry a little... they're just so fucking good.
The reason rock is dead is because people aren't holding the fortunate sons to account for their "misfortune" any more.
rock has lost it true roots. to rebel and cause controversy
damn misteramazing
i forgot about your channel entirely
but i have to say
You have come a very long way.
congrats on everything you've achieved my guy
if anyone dissevers it
it's you my dude.
you should do a video on prog metal or prog rock.
Same
damn your voice really makes this video 100 times better
you should do punk rock, like blink 182 and green day. great vids btw, best editor I have ever seen
Can you make a video about progressive rock and bands like king crimson, rush, yes
K K he somebody finally mentioned the most underrated band RUSH
L A D B O Y ok then
I couldnt have said it better myself, i seriously love this video and this editing, keep it up man love your videos
Could you do a video on some aspect of Pink Floyd? I love your videos and would love to see a video similar to your previous one on something of theirs, maybe their style/sound or Syd Barrett and how a lot of their music was about Syd Barrett. Anyways, thanks for the awesome video! Look forward to the next!
damn the vocals sounds clean...love classic rock
I can't define classic rock at all. Because how you described it, makes it sound like the blue album could fit in and nirvana could, and even early king gizzard could, so like, I'm confused about the definition
MisterAmazing's inflection and voice work in this video is A+
So why is classic rock better than any other genre? All you mentioned was why class rock was good, not better than anything else.
Snazy Sir listen to the words of those songs, compared to today’s lyrics like “ little bitch I don’t fuck wit youuu!” I mean c’mon what has our music gone too these days.... Seriously?
@@aydendavila6850 Try listening to today's music outside of the radio. Joey Bada$$, Kanye's last two albums (including Kids See Ghosts), Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Tyler the creator, etc. I'm mostly mentioning rap artists because that's the genre I know the most about, but there are many artists outside of hip-hop that are good today. The ones I mentioned are in the mainstream too, there's countless quality artists in the underground as well.
Snappington I’m glad to see an open minded person on the internet
Funny, 98.9 where I'm from is a hard rock/metal radio station, and I love it
I Came
I Saw... The Stones Logo
I Click
I came
I saw George Harrison in The Traveling Wilbury’s/ Led Zeppelin
I never left
I like how the vid shows a dad not wanting his kid to play the guitar 🎸 but my dad wants me to rock on 🤘🏼
I feel like I'm missing something here... Why is all of this exclusive to classic rock? Nu metal was literally born out of the sense of frustration people (especially teens) felt, so saying that it's exclusive to classic rock just seems wrong to me... What about classic hiphop? You've got gandmaster flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Del the funky Homosapien etc. rapping about the struggles of daily life as well... Maybe it's because I never grew up in a time where classic rock was popular, but I fail to see why this sense of rebellion or an 'endorsement' of the average life is so unique to classic rock... If someone could explain it to me, it'd be appreciated.
nu metal was born out of the mtv marketing guys thinking "what can we sell to the kids that don't buy britney now that grunge is dead?"
Subscribing not only because it’s a great video but because ELO is front and center as they should be ✨
I still prefer Prog Rock
You never cease to Amaze me. Keep doing what you do, I just can't get enough.
This whole comment section is probably r/lewronggeneration gold
@@rougeandrei9095 are u okay? is everything okay? Relax, geez, is just a comment. No need to be rude
Lmao probably
@@rougeandrei9095 calm down or you'll explode!
Radillion I can’t laugh while reading this. I can’t cry while reading this. This comment takes all emotion away from my body. I can feel a void in my heart where emotion once was. I hope it returns soon.
Rouge_63 ok boomer don’t type too hard might crack the screen on your iPad mini
Eyyyye, this video was posted on my birthday and classic rock is my favorite music genre.... feels good man
The Rolling Stones are the best!
Have some taste salt of the earth!
Bruh your videos are so amazing! I don’t even like rock yet I thoroughly enjoyed this video, welcome back!!
how can someone not like any rock? are you even alive?