Reaction: The Midnight - Light Years feat. Nikki Flores • Synthwave and Chill

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

Комментарии • 152

  • @thestomp1647
    @thestomp1647 4 года назад +35

    I love this song. Thanks for sharing. I'm new to the Synthwave scene and I'd love to know why so many fans like to buy new music on cassette. I know people love the rich sound of vinyl but I don't understand the desire for tape. But apart from fond memories of that tactile experience of loading the tape and pressing play I have no desire to go back to cassettes. I remember the audio quality being low and ultimately fairly destructible. Is there a special sound fans enjoy from the cassette experience they don't get from vinyl of digital? Would love to know.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +24

      Do you know what nostalgia does to the body ?

    • @thestomp1647
      @thestomp1647 4 года назад +8

      @@JonathanBelle I can't argue with that.

    • @SpruceCampbell
      @SpruceCampbell 4 года назад +11

      It simply reminds people of better times. Whether they were better because the person was young or because the whole country seemed to be doing great, they were simply better times for most people and the crappy cassette quality sound reminds us of that subliminally.

    • @whatgrowsontrees
      @whatgrowsontrees 3 года назад +5

      if i had to guess , and this is from personal experience--when you really go down the rabbit hole you gravitate towards driving and in most cases driving in older model vehicles which in most cases only have cassette players--its about the immersion in a time that was not built to last. I'm fully aware of the fickle nature of tape--it has a half life and that's part of what makes it powerful--it will eventually fade away. However you still have that tape--it always carry within it those long drives through the dark.

    • @FloridaManRacer
      @FloridaManRacer 2 года назад +2

      @@thestomp1647 Yes there are attributes to the tape cassette sound that some find appealing. The warble effect you get is nostalgic feeling for a reason... because it was always there on the mixtapes people would make each other off the radio. Tape Reverb is literally now a guitar pedal for the effect tape had on reverb effects back then. The sound quality being degraded doesn't hinder the fact that it was a unique and formative physical format in its day...

  • @vdarkbeastv
    @vdarkbeastv 4 года назад +52

    I was a metal head/ rocker for most of my life. I have always enjoyed the occasional 80s pop song, but There is something about The Midnight I just truly enjoy. Gunship is also good

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +7

      I totally agree with you on that. Yeah Gunship is pretty awesome

    • @ruttlicker1139
      @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад +4

      I was born in 93 and most of the music I listen to is classic rock and country but some of these new songs and artists are amazing...You can’t hide when someone put up a catchy beat and great vocals too regardless of it’s what you are into or not lol I’m like 70/30 on the rural/city fun and you can’t deny that it’s a blast to go to a concert/music festival or just a bar downtown and get wrecked beyond all recognition while meeting people all night and obviously some really friendly people make for a good night 😂

    • @joshuadull4192
      @joshuadull4192 2 года назад +1

      Same here, and I keep hearing this story. A lot of us who were into metal, punk, etc somehow ended up getting really into synthwave post 2016

    • @commodore84
      @commodore84 2 года назад

      @@joshuadull4192 Ditto. I've been a metalhead since the early 80s and I love this stuff.

    • @Louie-117
      @Louie-117 3 месяца назад +1

      I could have written this myself. Sentiments exactly!

  • @MIDNIGHTMUSICMAN
    @MIDNIGHTMUSICMAN Месяц назад

    One of the Most UNDER rated ....Duets of ALL TIME ..... I can see you were in another dimension .......and thats where I go too.....

  • @mattbond6699
    @mattbond6699 4 года назад +20

    That sax at 5:31 is more than we deserve

  • @Adekheyou
    @Adekheyou 4 года назад +36

    Bro, I love the human that you represent, you looks cool and natural and I think it's an rare quality that we cannot find everywhere

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +4

      Thank you Ade, I really appreciate the kind words

  • @trobinson9342
    @trobinson9342 4 года назад +15

    2:24 when those drums come in...goosebumps

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +2

      For reals

    • @mattbond6699
      @mattbond6699 4 года назад +1

      Same man. For me it's the melody at the end of 2:47

  • @SeppukuAddict
    @SeppukuAddict 4 года назад +28

    Damn, my man really going through it.
    In all seriousness it's one of their best tracks, and the great thing about The Midnight is you can listen to their songs and each time pick up on subtle details you didn't notice before. I only realised a couple of months ago that there is an awesome inflection in the saxophone at the very end of the solo, I couldn't hear it before because I was focused on Nikki's vocals.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +10

      That is so true, It is really something awesome to listen to music and continually hear new things, from the same track.

  • @tmb8807
    @tmb8807 4 года назад +17

    The song hits me like almost no other so I can relate to your reaction. Takes me back years, to that one person. Not just what was said, but what wasn't too.
    I dunno if it was a conscious choice but I like how Tyler and Nikki never harmonise with each other in this track, as if they could actually be light years apart, never hearing what the other is saying.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +4

      dang, I never realized that about the harmonies! I can totally agree with you on that front

    • @alexanderdavis9636
      @alexanderdavis9636 2 года назад +2

      Your comment just made me realized the thoughts I had in my mind and don't have the guts to say it.

  • @gordieallen6422
    @gordieallen6422 4 года назад +15

    My man's soul is yearning. Appreciate you sharing your vulnerability with us. I can relate, just being completely absorbed by an emotion through a song, staring off into the void. Maybe you're full of regret over past mistakes, maybe you're longing for some future you don't think will ever exist, etc... Just be careful you don't linger too long and find yourself trapped in some sort of depression. Appreciate the moment, the clarity and move on and try to make positive changes in your life. Sendin' out good vibes your way, my guy.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +4

      Thanks Gordie. I appreciate the kind words 🙏🏽⚡️

  • @o2bjedi
    @o2bjedi 3 года назад +6

    Long has this been my favourite song by The Midnight, so emotionally charged. Off my favourite album too and always in my top three with Los Angeles and Lost & Found. Then they released Comet 😍. Lets face it, in the Synthwave world The Midnight have the Midas touch.

  • @CamdenSmith333
    @CamdenSmith333 4 года назад +11

    Easily one of my favorites by them! The melodies and atmosphere are killer.

  • @lothair069
    @lothair069 Год назад +1

    i shed so many tears to this song, back in the days, man...

  • @brandonjoshlim
    @brandonjoshlim 4 года назад +11

    It's like the complete package on what we need in life!

  • @polreamonn
    @polreamonn Год назад +4

    There needs to be more Nikki Flores and The Midnight collabs. They are 🔥🔥🔥🔥together.

  • @mognoncakou544
    @mognoncakou544 4 года назад +23

    This song has a huge meaning for me : one day (I think it was in June 2019) my girlfriend and I were invited to a party so we drove while listening to it. Now every time I listen to it, it reminds me of her and it’s the only way I can remember the beautiful girl she was. I hope she’s alright.
    Also great reaction man, this song also seems to have a big meaning for you

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +3

      dang, I am glad to hear this song has a great meaning for you too

    • @Olhor10
      @Olhor10 3 года назад

      Bro, stop simping or you will never get woman for life. And stop using anime avatars.

    • @mognoncakou544
      @mognoncakou544 3 года назад +1

      @@Olhor10 okay master I’ll listen to everything you’re going to say thank you idk how I managed to live decently before knowing you

    • @ruttlicker1139
      @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад

      @@mognoncakou544 don’t listen to that dude anyone who uses simp is a tool anyways lol you will find another!

    • @ruttlicker1139
      @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад

      @@mognoncakou544 also I use random ass pictures for things like Instagram due to all the weirdos and online tough guys lol your profile picture says nothing about you..Unless you’re a troll but people figure that out long before they’re looking at your picture

  • @AloMusicStation
    @AloMusicStation 4 года назад +13

    I have see so much humanity here ! This song make me cry too, this is the Synthwave, so much emotions....respect for you man ! This song by TheMidnight is very beautiful and it's really touching, many TheMidnight songs also make me happy because they make me think about many things and many memories....a really exciting friend ! Very emotions :)

  • @bigshow2569
    @bigshow2569 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for sharing .. music is such a big part of life .. I can remember exactly what I listened to on some of the happiest and saddest days of my life .. it also helps a lot to heal. So does sharing .. much love !

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +2

      I gotta agree with you on that one Joe. Music is such a big part of life, indeed

  • @fredrikbjorklund5001
    @fredrikbjorklund5001 4 года назад +6

    These reactions are just spot on I've been watching and trying to find Midnight Reactions for so many years since I started listening to them. A couple of months ago I found your channel and I just feel exactly the same to each reaction you are doing. Thanks for these videos, they are so genuine, great work keep it up!

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Fredrick! I really really appreciate the kind words. And thank you so much for tuning in 🙏🏽⚡️🙏🏽⚡️

  • @mayroque5296
    @mayroque5296 3 года назад +2

    thank you for sharing yourself with all of us.

  • @Ny-kelCameron
    @Ny-kelCameron 4 года назад +15

    All their songs with Nikki are amazing.....you should listen to Jason as well. Her vocals are so haunting in that track.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +2

      Thanks for the suggestion

    • @lukeevans6070
      @lukeevans6070 4 года назад +2

      @@JonathanBelle Yes jason is a masterpiece! Should deffo do a first time reaction

  • @ninepuchar1
    @ninepuchar1 3 года назад +1

    I felt it bro,i felt it....❤. Thank you for your reaction.

  • @DennisFeinsteinCEO
    @DennisFeinsteinCEO 2 года назад +3

    This song... And this type of sound just evokes SOMETHING. That something may be different for everyone, but it's such a powerful feeling.
    Personally, it's a n overwhelming feeling of sadness, no, longing maybe nostalgia??? I think the phrase "The good old days" fits well somewhere in this ramble trying to explain it.
    Much love, man 💜✌️

  • @32x32sound
    @32x32sound 3 года назад +2

    Such a powerful track. I'm with you on this one. +1000000

  • @TheNewYou2012
    @TheNewYou2012 3 года назад +2

    Love this song..... even though it always kicks me right in the feels

  • @DREAMSOURCEx
    @DREAMSOURCEx 2 года назад

    Pretty much same reaction here
    🤩🎼🎵

  • @cc-lm6nu
    @cc-lm6nu 2 года назад

    Checking in on you! See you put up some of you’re new music. Love it! Hope you are well and enjoying The Midnights new album!

  • @ashmidnightbeats2621
    @ashmidnightbeats2621 3 года назад +1

    I was listening to the Audio and then I thought why not watch your reaction 💙

  • @k.morningstar7983
    @k.morningstar7983 2 года назад

    i adore how The Midnight and GUNSHIP have these big, soaring vocals and a fearlessness w/ using nostalgia and heavy emotions. as a writer, this kind of music can REALLY help in writing the right scenes

  • @waltercantopher1969
    @waltercantopher1969 3 года назад +2

    Hey Jonathan.. thanks a ton for this reaction...track gets me everytime ❤️ peace man

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  3 года назад +1

      Youre welcome ! thanks for watching

  • @mundowiec
    @mundowiec 2 года назад

    Thanks for posting this and making it okay to have this song break your heart into a million pieces.
    (The first time I heard it, I kept it together until about 5:12 in your video when the sax solo starts. What a gut punch...)

  • @sama1972
    @sama1972 4 года назад +1

    What! I can't believe this gem of a channel exists. Take this sub!

  • @mikemyerz666
    @mikemyerz666 3 года назад +1

    Damn Jon, you look like your were going through something here man. Another great track by The Midnight and another good video. Now you've got ME in the feels lol

  • @tony1199
    @tony1199 4 года назад +1

    I love this song so much. I’ve watched a lot of reaction videos to all different types of genre of music, but this right here, is the best reaction video to a song I have ever seen. I felt what you felt. Thank you man.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it

  • @andrewvanbebber9725
    @andrewvanbebber9725 3 года назад

    Glad someone put some appreciation and more recognition on this song! Thanks for sharing

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  3 года назад

      You're welcome, thanks for watching @

  • @earthboundkid1
    @earthboundkid1 4 года назад +15

    You want to talk about a Midnight song that gets no credit? Synthetic. Tim is the Singer on that song and he does a DANG good job. I demand Tim either get one vocal song per album or he do a duet with Tyler.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +3

      Oh what!!! I had no idea !!!

    • @TheWilster11
      @TheWilster11 4 года назад +1

      that song makes me emotionally unstable

    • @KiDCRuDi_
      @KiDCRuDi_ 4 года назад +2

      Synthetic and Light Years perfectly describe my romantic life to date...I love those songs 😩

    • @TheWilster11
      @TheWilster11 4 года назад

      @@KiDCRuDi_ same for me :/

    • @Structureel
      @Structureel 3 года назад +1

      Synthetic ticks all of my boxes, even the ones I didn't know I had.

  • @constablemoist71
    @constablemoist71 4 года назад +1

    Awesome setup! Such a pleasure to watch you.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад

      Thank you very much. And thanks for watching !

  • @Raidr5
    @Raidr5 3 года назад +1

    I recently got the cassette tape of this album. Minimal tape hiss. (Played on last Walkman Model from 2004-2010) Excellent.

  • @adriarose778
    @adriarose778 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this. This song captured my heart the first time I listened to it.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  3 года назад

      Youre welcome, thanks for watching @

  • @gogopowerrangers1
    @gogopowerrangers1 2 года назад

    WOW, dope ASF.

  • @gareth3152
    @gareth3152 4 года назад

    It's my song of 2020. Cannot believe it hasn't made mainstream media

  • @robh1521
    @robh1521 4 года назад +1

    I could tell this song has had some resemblance on your life ❤️ I also love this track just because of its meaning and representation. The Midnight just keep getting stronger and stronger, me and my wife have tickets to see them here in the UK in Glasgow, we've seen them before here when they toured, here in Manchester also, really really hope we get to see them again. So much nostalgia and passion in their songs ❤️ stay strong man, I was almost shedding a few 😢 with you on this one.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад

      Thanks Rob, and dang that’s awesome! Gonna see them twice!!

  • @andrewrichardson6280
    @andrewrichardson6280 4 года назад

    Fantastic video, thank you for talking about this song, it’s one of my favorites by The Midnight and I feel like it is very underrated.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад

      you’re welcome! thank you for checking it out

  • @N3ON23
    @N3ON23 2 года назад

    Gem. Diamond in the rough.

  • @alexjohnstonjohnston5374
    @alexjohnstonjohnston5374 4 года назад

    Another great tune, that I’ve heard thanks to you Jonathan. These videos are looking so good these days, and you are so prolific! I can’t keep up - Keep at it boss!

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад

      Thanks Alex! I appreciate that very much !

  • @syroncoda
    @syroncoda 2 года назад

    Dude I love The Midnight

  • @ohok6091
    @ohok6091 4 года назад

    I cannot relate to they words but a really good song 💛

  • @vidalzeiras
    @vidalzeiras 3 года назад

    Congratulation brother, your channel is very cool. Hello from Brazil!

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  3 года назад

      Why thank you! hello and thanks for checking it out!

  • @BobDschingisKhan
    @BobDschingisKhan Год назад

    I love this song. Everytime I hear it I am lost in memories and feelings. The song seems to have a big meaning to you. Do you have direct memories bound to it or were it random feelings and thoughts which came in your mind as you heard it?

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  Год назад

      The former.
      Thanks for giving it a listen!!

  • @トゥルーノ
    @トゥルーノ 4 года назад +2

    “I Bite Your Lip” 😍😍🥺🥺

  • @lukeevans6070
    @lukeevans6070 4 года назад +1

    Waveshaper - crystal protocol.....add to the reaction list ;)

  • @Structureel
    @Structureel 3 года назад

    We're light years apart, but we feel the same.

  • @sonicanimalcrazy007
    @sonicanimalcrazy007 3 года назад +1

    great track, my favorite of theirs.

  • @TheWilster11
    @TheWilster11 4 года назад

    i feel your emotions

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +1

      thanks for watching William

    • @TheWilster11
      @TheWilster11 4 года назад

      @@JonathanBelle ❤️

    • @TheWilster11
      @TheWilster11 4 года назад

      @@JonathanBelle just noticed you're in Lexington. I'm only an hour away in Louisville lol that's awesome :)

  • @hardmember
    @hardmember 2 года назад +1

    🖤 BITTERSWEET ❤
    Come and find me where we let go....

  • @LMN.H
    @LMN.H 2 года назад

    your reaction is me

  • @kceres
    @kceres 6 месяцев назад

    Que modelo Panasonic es tu radiocassette? Jonathan

  • @joshuakraft7835
    @joshuakraft7835 3 года назад +1

    I've been separated from my fiance, who lives overseas, for the last year due to COVID-19. Things are finally starting to move again with her visa and we're both extremely hopeful that we're almost through this. Until then, I spend most of my rides home from work listening to this song and it gets me every time.

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  3 года назад +1

      I hope everything gets settled for you really soon

    • @joshuakraft7835
      @joshuakraft7835 3 года назад

      @@JonathanBelle Thank you so much, things are looking up. I'll let you know when it happens. Really appreciate the vids, great job, thank you.

    • @joshuakraft7835
      @joshuakraft7835 3 года назад +1

      So, she’s not in the USA yet, but I’m finally back in Thailand to see her for the first time in almost 2 years. It made me think of this comment 😊

  • @gasphynx
    @gasphynx 4 года назад +1

    Damn, he sound shook at the end.

  • @outroboy
    @outroboy 3 года назад +1

    Wow,This song so deep in my mind. pls listento the song "

  • @nicknelsononline
    @nicknelsononline 3 года назад +2

    Come find me where we let go...literally everyone wants to be that valued by someone.

  • @commodore84
    @commodore84 3 года назад

    A bit off-topic: How do you like the OneOdio headphones?

  • @zenspeed55
    @zenspeed55 3 года назад +1

    Don't forget JASON. Also feat. Nikki Flores

  • @alonzor557
    @alonzor557 3 года назад

    🌌✨💜😀🙌

  • @robh1521
    @robh1521 4 года назад

    Also another one for you, he's a good friend of mine, he used to live in the same village as me too, and I've had the privilege of growing up with him, he produced an album and it made it onto NRW a few years back, you should check it out too it's Le Cassette - Digital Power ❤️

  • @ruttlicker1139
    @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад

    I’m also wondering why there isn’t much talk about it and why when I play it nobody has a clue what it is lol 2 years ago I was playing this constantly

  • @user-zy9tz6vt6s
    @user-zy9tz6vt6s 4 года назад +3

    U should have use my edits. I wouldn't mind

    • @JonathanBelle
      @JonathanBelle  4 года назад +1

      I will keep that in mind, thank you

  • @joshhale418
    @joshhale418 4 года назад

    Will she really still be there is the question I ask myself.

  • @Bredaxe
    @Bredaxe 3 года назад

    I have Outlander scenes stuck in my head when I listen to this.

  • @Chubypenguin
    @Chubypenguin 4 года назад

    DO ENDLESS SUMMER PLZ

  • @gareth3152
    @gareth3152 4 года назад

    Ah me and us against the world / mall