When Ryan said it was a clarinet at the beginning I was like, “wait, how did not know that... I play clarinet...” I will never hear Birthday Party and Weak the same, I shall always hear the background instruments and weird sounds like the rope in Birthday Party.😂
Cactus _ It’s like this with all these songs he’s broken down now. And I love it! They were already so complex to my tuned experienced ear but there is so much more than I could ever pick up.
For anyone who’s curious: The Eraserhead chord change Ryan mentions at 19:48, but in more detail, explained by a rookie music theorist! :P The original chord is A major, but AJR changed it to A flat major. We’re in the key of D flat major, A flat major is the V(5) chord, which is a chord typically used in modern pop/contemporary music at a cadence(the end of a chord progression). That’s why AJR’s version sounds more pleasant to the ear. In Eraserhead however, the chord is A major. The A major chord does not exist in the key of D flat major, but it does exist in the key of D flat MINOR. In D flat minor the chord is B double flat major, or the VI(6) chord. The VI chord is not commonly used in cadences to begin with, but the reason it sounds “weird” or different is because that chord is borrowed from the parallel minor key. Furthermore you’ll notice the melody was changed as well, at that same last part with “things, I’ve got mine”. In Eraserhead’s version, that note is E(or F flat), but in AJR’s version it’s F. As we know we’re in D flat major, and F is the 3rd scale degree. The 3rd scale degree of a key determines whether it’s major or minor. That 3rd being lowered a halfstep to E makes a HUGE difference, as it changes the key from major to minor for a brief moment. While the key is minor, the A major chord is used, so it isn’t just a random bad chord, there’s a logic behind it. It was meant to sound that way, and like Ryan mentioned it probably correlated to the time period of early 20th century showtune music(though I can’t claim that for sure). That’s about it, feel free to correct me or add onto this if I made any mistakes or left anything out! This took me about half an hour to figure out, I didn't try looking up sheet music so I was going by ear.
If you think of it, someone could take a bunch of their songs and make a musical with them. They make the perfect songs for a movie musical or a broadway musical because all their songs tell a short story
that is a brilliant idea- and now i know what i’m gonna do for the rest of quarantine. i’ll link it once i’m done:) but any ideas of what you want in the storyline?
C Jill i think you should make your own version of it cuz I haven’t rly thought about it much but i do have idea like for example Let The Games Begin would be a cool song for like a musical where they are trying to win a sport or something idk lol, you do what you think fits
This was amazing 😭❤️ it made me appreciate the songs even more and I love how you build it up using small details because it really brings the song together ❤️❤️
Yeah all the small details in the song really bring it all together. I really like it when he makes the last chorus all out with fanch schmancy stuff that way I can really rock out to it
THIS IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD AND I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THE LIVE CHAT SO I'M SAYING IT HERE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME AND THE COMPOSITION IS FIIIIIRE!!!!
My vote for the next stream would be 100 bad days and sober up. In the stream i was trying to ask if the next album has an overture or easter eggs. I know ryan doesnt read these comments but i was wondering if others had the same question or also really wants the answer
For some reason my favorite part of birthday party is the piano. I think it’s bc in the concert at the last time Jack sings the chorus, Ryan just plays the piano part in the background and it’s sound so amazing.
The song Weak is so captivating. Especially hearing those horns on their own just reminds me why I fell in love with this band. That type of song just bring me to my feet in the best way, it's like the song you want to see with memories of your whole life.
He’s just gonna drop that bombshell that there will be collabs and then leave??!!! It is taking all my power to not type this in all caps I’m so jazzed
It’s so fun to see all of the processes behind the song. I’d probably never realize that there’s a Dont Throw Out My Legos melody in Birthday Party, nor would I catch the pitched up horns and the pitched down vocals. The amount of work and attention to detail in each song is incredible.
Im such a fan of AJR and the amount of thought and creativity that goes into their art is unmatched. This was so fascinating to watch 🫶 can’t wait to see them live for the first time in April!!💙😌✨
I love you guys. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I go up to my room and blast a mix of your guy's music on my Alexa. After that, I always feel better. It's as if your music makes me a better person. Also, whenever I'm really bored i will listen to your music and I'll try to figure out the different layered instruments. (Although I have no musical background). Thank you for all that you do, you amaze me.😄😍😍❤❤❤
fhkdsjagg i got so excited that he mentioned peter and the wolf bc i thought he would mention the oboe being the duck but then he didn't and he said it was the clarinet instead (heart been broke so many times) ((side not i know its probably clarinet if no oboe is in the orchestra i just found it funny))
As a Clarinet player I feel ashamed I didn’t know that the beginning part was a clarinet! This is my first time watching this vid cus I just watched their live breakdown of Bang! And instantly thought “I wOnDeR iF tHeY dId ThIs WiTh BiRtHdAy PaRtY!?!?” That is so cool, I now need to learn this on my instrument.
I love you guys evem more for putting these out! I'm a musician and someone whose always trying to learn different ways to produce, these are always some of my favorite videos from the artists I listen to! ❤❤❤
A lot of my friend who were in band in highschool always say they don't understand why I listen to AJR, they always say the same thing "they aren't good, everything is to random, there is no organization to in the way they sound" and always I reply "I know, that's why they are so amazing" they just shake there heads.
Nice Chipotle Shirt Ryan! I really enjoyed watching and learning more during this stream, your fans are great people! Maybe for the next stream you could do Marble Heart?
Though I’m not a big fan of their music, I really appreciate that they’re trying something different and unconventional. Even though I don’t like Neotheater, it’s way more unique than any generic pop album nowadays.
Id come but Im Christian server! (and poor) #burnthehousedowncleanversion Also thats unfortunate hope you guys get to see one of their concerts in the future
I supposed to see them on May 30th so in two days but it got cancelled 😢 I have been to two of their concerts before and it is my favorite concert I have ever been to!!
Oh my gosh u just brought me so much memories with Peter and the wolf 😭😭 I had this Music Teacher in elementary school the kindest and the cutest we did a lot of lessons about it and it was really fun and I loved it, tysm for bringing that up 😭💖💖💖 this made my day
I really love listening to you guys! Its always great to listen to your guys music on a late night, where i can close my eyes and just feel the music! Thank you guys for helping me connect with your music!☺️👍
I loved Peter and the Wolf when I was younger but the cat was the clarinet and the duck was an oboe. It's actually what inspired me to learn the oboe. It's why it's mischievous
We had to learn about Peter and the Wolf in music class but it was like 3rd grade so the teachers made us do like a game on paper for it, which just ruined it. My elementary school needs to stop being like that. Just totally taking out like 50% of the musical interest when it comes to that. I also remember doing a stupid musical bingo game in which you could tell nobody was interested so that also ruined what maybe could’ve made me spark interest in another instrument. But, I’m happy I’ve stuck with playing the drums mainly over the years. And my music class wasn’t as bad as I’m saying it was, but just for musical interest and stuff like that it’s not ideal. I only got into producing a little bit because I figured that would be cool and interesting. I didn’t like learn that in music class. And I get it’s “general music” but it needs to be just a little more general. In terms of like producing, methods, genres of music, and stuff like that. It would just feel more natural to be not so constricted as a class. An example of this is like when one of the teachers mentions “Octaves are a thing” (I mean not that dumb I mean in like a more organic way), and the other kids just go “WOOWWWWW”. I’m not saying I’m a superior child for knowing what a freaking octave or triad or whatever is, I’m just saying it should be more “Mhmmm”s instead of “WOWWWWW”s. I feel like elementary school systems need to kind of boost music as a little more of an important class. Well any way that happened, how’s life?
Love your music I’m used to Led Zeppelin and Metallica but this hit a spot no other musicians have hit yet so thanks and have a great new year and Christmas
Ive always loved this song but my favorite version of it is the instrumental version. I love when the main part comes, the horns in the backround give me such a mappy feeling
Ryan: is a professional musician*
Also Ryan: My talent is catching bugs midair
51:02 for those interested ^
My dog did that this morning and ate the mosquito
Ry has a talent we all wish we had
Xd
It’s unbelievable how good these guys are
Yep
the best man
Ikr
"Agrees in AJR super fan"
Yes
"Bongo and wongo start being a congo"
lol that couldnt get much better ty Ryan for this comedy
I’m so glad it’s not just me that burst out laughing
bro i was about to comment that lol
@@aaaronbeats3582 yo same!
I checked the comments as he said that and it was the first thing I saw
“Suddenly the bongo and wongo start being a Congo.” -2022 Ryan
When Ryan said it was a clarinet at the beginning I was like, “wait, how did not know that... I play clarinet...”
I will never hear Birthday Party and Weak the same, I shall always hear the background instruments and weird sounds like the rope in Birthday Party.😂
Hahaha ya
Cactus _ It’s like this with all these songs he’s broken down now. And I love it! They were already so complex to my tuned experienced ear but there is so much more than I could ever pick up.
For me, the horns at 16:18
Absolutely...
Yees
51:55 is the Weak demo
me: what's that noi-
the dishwasher: BEEP
Who sings them
aiden perrea
explain what that means
OMG I READ THIS AND MY DISHWASHER BEEPED EEEEEEEEEEEE
Yeah I was so confused like "what is that beep???"
@@dcd21 im scared, bc when i finished reading this comment it beeped, im terrified bro
For anyone who’s curious: The Eraserhead chord change Ryan mentions at 19:48, but in more detail, explained by a rookie music theorist! :P
The original chord is A major, but AJR changed it to A flat major. We’re in the key of D flat major, A flat major is the V(5) chord, which is a chord typically used in modern pop/contemporary music at a cadence(the end of a chord progression). That’s why AJR’s version sounds more pleasant to the ear. In Eraserhead however, the chord is A major. The A major chord does not exist in the key of D flat major, but it does exist in the key of D flat MINOR. In D flat minor the chord is B double flat major, or the VI(6) chord. The VI chord is not commonly used in cadences to begin with, but the reason it sounds “weird” or different is because that chord is borrowed from the parallel minor key.
Furthermore you’ll notice the melody was changed as well, at that same last part with “things, I’ve got mine”. In Eraserhead’s version, that note is E(or F flat), but in AJR’s version it’s F. As we know we’re in D flat major, and F is the 3rd scale degree. The 3rd scale degree of a key determines whether it’s major or minor. That 3rd being lowered a halfstep to E makes a HUGE difference, as it changes the key from major to minor for a brief moment. While the key is minor, the A major chord is used, so it isn’t just a random bad chord, there’s a logic behind it. It was meant to sound that way, and like Ryan mentioned it probably correlated to the time period of early 20th century showtune music(though I can’t claim that for sure).
That’s about it, feel free to correct me or add onto this if I made any mistakes or left anything out! This took me about half an hour to figure out, I didn't try looking up sheet music so I was going by ear.
waste of time for that lmao
Jar There’s definitely gonna be at least one person who’s gonna read the whole thing and really understand the change of keys a lot better
whoa this is cool tysm for this! you're awesome!
7:31 “suddenly the bongo and wongo start being a congo”
34:35 “tHiS dOeS nOt CoMpUtE”
You should break down bud like you. I loved that song, but i CANNOT pick a favorite i love you guys so much.
Same tho
Thier songs are too good I can't pick a favorite
T-T
I might have to go with 3 0’ Clock things but its rlly hard to decide I totally agree
3:06 who noticed that when Ryan said “Hey”, the dishwasher beeped along with it.
THE TURNING OUT PART 1&2 FOR NEXT EPISODE
Beep Gang!!
ruclips.net/video/Kx0pMAztWmY/видео.html
2 was already done.
They always have the best beats
If you think of it, someone could take a bunch of their songs and make a musical with them. They make the perfect songs for a movie musical or a broadway musical because all their songs tell a short story
that is a brilliant idea- and now i know what i’m gonna do for the rest of quarantine. i’ll link it once i’m done:) but any ideas of what you want in the storyline?
C Jill i think you should make your own version of it cuz I haven’t rly thought about it much but i do have idea like for example Let The Games Begin would be a cool song for like a musical where they are trying to win a sport or something idk lol, you do what you think fits
theyre making songs for a musical right now!
This was amazing 😭❤️ it made me appreciate the songs even more and I love how you build it up using small details because it really brings the song together ❤️❤️
Yeah all the small details in the song really bring it all together.
I really like it when he makes the last chorus all out with fanch schmancy stuff that way I can really rock out to it
I love these videos. It so cool seeing how the production techniques can be used.
The thing Im most thankful for is that Jacks voice is in my key and they all make epic music, that is so hard to find both, at least for me
I love these livestreams so much. They are def the best part of my week bc they help me reconnect with my musical side :))
Cannot believe how incredibly talented you all are. Y’all deserve the world for your work. Thanks for bringing us so much joy!
52:13 weak og
7:31 bongowongocongo
34:33 does not compute
31:06 synchronized beeping
3:06 ^
Just leavin this for me
I cried to Finale this morning. You guys are pure genius.
THIS IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD AND I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THE LIVE CHAT SO I'M SAYING IT HERE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME AND THE COMPOSITION IS FIIIIIRE!!!!
amazing, at 17:20 that trumpet plays almost the exact notes for the bassline in 3 O'Clocks Things, way before OK ORCHESTRA got released
My vote for the next stream would be 100 bad days and sober up.
In the stream i was trying to ask if the next album has an overture or easter eggs. I know ryan doesnt read these comments but i was wondering if others had the same question or also really wants the answer
They confirmed in a livestream that the next album has an overture but idk about the easter eggs
@@stutigururaj4783 that's awesome now I'm so excited!
For some reason my favorite part of birthday party is the piano. I think it’s bc in the concert at the last time Jack sings the chorus, Ryan just plays the piano part in the background and it’s sound so amazing.
The song Weak is so captivating. Especially hearing those horns on their own just reminds me why I fell in love with this band. That type of song just bring me to my feet in the best way, it's like the song you want to see with memories of your whole life.
I hope they continue doing this after quarantine
“Suddenly the bongo and the wongo start being a congo” 🤣 Luv these guys 💕
7:27 reminded me of Stressed Out by 21 pilots. anyone else?
I think of that every time I listen to Birthday Party
Cause the bass and drums are identical
Yesss
🤫
I’m so sad this series ended
oh boy i have news for you
@@dpwjbdnsm what?
It didn't though
He’s just gonna drop that bombshell that there will be collabs and then leave??!!!
It is taking all my power to not type this in all caps I’m so jazzed
He got you *weak* in the knees for it?
10th letter you son of a gun. He did
i have seen one song that my mom showed me and i fell in love with your music
I had my 4 school age kids sit down and watch this awesome video, very educational and fun, and one of our favorite songs! Thanks*❤👍*
The clarinet's delightfully Toy Story!
Literally now when I hear the song I mostly listen to the background😂😂 literally love your guys music sooo much
i like how they break down everything. it helps struggling producers and songwriters
It’s so fun to see all of the processes behind the song. I’d probably never realize that there’s a Dont Throw Out My Legos melody in Birthday Party, nor would I catch the pitched up horns and the pitched down vocals. The amount of work and attention to detail in each song is incredible.
Im such a fan of AJR and the amount of thought and creativity that goes into their art is unmatched. This was so fascinating to watch 🫶 can’t wait to see them live for the first time in April!!💙😌✨
You guys are amazing!! I get so excited to see Ryan discuss how they make their music!!
1:22 he really said *ALL CAPS*
16:18 I will forever have these horns stuck in my head now. =)
thank you so much for doing this. as a new producer myself, you cant even imagine how much this helped me.
I love your music ❤❤❤
Thank you
I love you guys. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I go up to my room and blast a mix of your guy's music on my Alexa. After that, I always feel better. It's as if your music makes me a better person. Also, whenever I'm really bored i will listen to your music and I'll try to figure out the different layered instruments. (Although I have no musical background). Thank you for all that you do, you amaze me.😄😍😍❤❤❤
fhkdsjagg i got so excited that he mentioned peter and the wolf bc i thought he would mention the oboe being the duck but then he didn't and he said it was the clarinet instead (heart been broke so many times) ((side not i know its probably clarinet if no oboe is in the orchestra i just found it funny))
I TAKE IT BACK HE MENTIONED OBOE LIFE COMPLETE
As a Clarinet player I feel ashamed I didn’t know that the beginning part was a clarinet! This is my first time watching this vid cus I just watched their live breakdown of Bang! And instantly thought “I wOnDeR iF tHeY dId ThIs WiTh BiRtHdAy PaRtY!?!?” That is so cool, I now need to learn this on my instrument.
I love you guys evem more for putting these out! I'm a musician and someone whose always trying to learn different ways to produce, these are always some of my favorite videos from the artists I listen to! ❤❤❤
A lot of my friend who were in band in highschool always say they don't understand why I listen to AJR, they always say the same thing "they aren't good, everything is to random, there is no organization to in the way they sound" and always I reply "I know, that's why they are so amazing" they just shake there heads.
I can never listen to an AJR song without hearing a new sound I haven’t heard before in the song in the background.
Birthday party was the song that introduced me to AJR! I remember it playing while I was on a boat with my brother and his friends.
My favorite song of AJR is birthday party probably
Same lol.
@@lostar781 yeah its great! I disagree with the politics but agree with the beats so Im tooorn
@@10thletter40 👍🏻👍🏻
Same, love the horns in the chorus omfg
My favorite is drama. My second is birthday party
That Weak demo though
What timestamp?
Wilford Clux 51:50
Dawg that should be a song itself
You guys are so talented I love you guys and I love you too AJR fandom 🥺💕
Nice Chipotle Shirt Ryan! I really enjoyed watching and learning more during this stream, your fans are great people! Maybe for the next stream you could do Marble Heart?
bang! was in the first stream!
@@rebeliloz5894 oh, I didnt know that, thank you!
Though I’m not a big fan of their music, I really appreciate that they’re trying something different and unconventional. Even though I don’t like Neotheater, it’s way more unique than any generic pop album nowadays.
ah respect my man. kudos for not bein a hater 👍
I WILL COME TO ONE OF YOUR CONCERTS ONE DAY 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤
i was supposed to see them in august.... 😞
Id come but Im Christian server! (and poor)
#burnthehousedowncleanversion
Also thats unfortunate hope you guys get to see one of their concerts in the future
WE MUST PROTECT JACK’S HAT IF HE CROWDSURFS WITH IT AGAIN
Its amazing, you will all love it when you go❤️
I supposed to see them on May 30th so in two days but it got cancelled 😢 I have been to two of their concerts before and it is my favorite concert I have ever been to!!
MAN I LOVE YOUR SONGS!!!!
I am so obsessed with your music, that I can look at a list of your songs and place them in your albums.😆 love you guys😍😍❤❤❤❤
Awesome! Thank you guys for being so genuine and amazing to do things like this!
I really like these brothers songs i just wish that the whole world could hear this
16:18 for me personally, this part is my absolute favourite. And hearing it in the song makes my heart... DaNcEEEE💖💖💖
I feel like I prefer the “weird” songs
Thirsty and don’t throw out my legos are the best
Hearing that you took inspiration from We Are Young was amazing
I didnt realize One Hit and One Sip were Alba! Whoa
Same! Made that part feel different for me! I thought it was Jack lol
Me too hahaha! I always thought it was Jack too hahah
My God, you guys are insanely talented!!!
O great, now I have that horn melody stuck in my head for the rest of the day
Oh my gosh u just brought me so much memories with Peter and the wolf 😭😭 I had this Music Teacher in elementary school the kindest and the cutest we did a lot of lessons about it and it was really fun and I loved it, tysm for bringing that up 😭💖💖💖 this made my day
That's my yearbook quote right there. Suddenly the wongo bongo, start to become a combo
This is super cool, Love it! Your music is awesome! :D
Not only is this wholesome, but this is also just amazing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing how you, Jack and Adam made your music Ryan!
I really love listening to you guys! Its always great to listen to your guys music on a late night, where i can close my eyes and just feel the music! Thank you guys for helping me connect with your music!☺️👍
Can never have enough of these. Ever. An entire hour of my favorite part of the live show? Yes, please, and thank you. Very considerate lads.
I loved Peter and the Wolf when I was younger but the cat was the clarinet and the duck was an oboe. It's actually what inspired me to learn the oboe. It's why it's mischievous
We had to learn about Peter and the Wolf in music class but it was like 3rd grade so the teachers made us do like a game on paper for it, which just ruined it. My elementary school needs to stop being like that. Just totally taking out like 50% of the musical interest when it comes to that. I also remember doing a stupid musical bingo game in which you could tell nobody was interested so that also ruined what maybe could’ve made me spark interest in another instrument.
But, I’m happy I’ve stuck with playing the drums mainly over the years. And my music class wasn’t as bad as I’m saying it was, but just for musical interest and stuff like that it’s not ideal. I only got into producing a little bit because I figured that would be cool and interesting. I didn’t like learn that in music class. And I get it’s “general music” but it needs to be just a little more general. In terms of like producing, methods, genres of music, and stuff like that. It would just feel more natural to be not so constricted as a class. An example of this is like when one of the teachers mentions “Octaves are a thing” (I mean not that dumb I mean in like a more organic way), and the other kids just go “WOOWWWWW”. I’m not saying I’m a superior child for knowing what a freaking octave or triad or whatever is, I’m just saying it should be more “Mhmmm”s instead of “WOWWWWW”s. I feel like elementary school systems need to kind of boost music as a little more of an important class.
Well any way that happened, how’s life?
Love your music I’m used to Led Zeppelin and Metallica but this hit a spot no other musicians have hit yet so thanks and have a great new year and Christmas
Gosh, I just love AJR so much!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I can't wait for another one of these--I could listen to Ryan talk about music forever!
57:19 I love this. You used the “Jack gurgling sea water in his mouth” filter.
I love you’re music bro
Knock knock
your*
It’s so cool watching this and listening to things u never realized was there
Ikr it makes me love the song even more
Love so many elements of their songs, but one of my faves is the finales. They're so fun and epic!
I love seeing the building blocks of these ajr songs. It's so fascinating to hear them talk about it
The horn sound from weak sound like the song from High Hope
Ive always loved this song but my favorite version of it is the instrumental version. I love when the main part comes, the horns in the backround give me such a mappy feeling
I really want Ryan to start doing these again!
Yes we see you and I love your band it's so good
My two favourite songs :D
I appreciate how they break their stuff down
please please please do one for the entertainment’s here. love that song
Weak is the song that got me into you guys. I think I just fell in love with the bass (808 was it?). Loved Neotheatre
The 808 is so tasty
Ryan: Hello I’m live
Random guy: Oh hi live
"suddenly the bongo and wango start being a congo" oh my god i love Ryan 🤣
I have absolutely no idea how they wrote "Karma" first with all the sound bites from multiple songs in it, that's absolutely nuts
Thanks for explaining why the original lady in the radiator song existed! I was so confused when I originally heard it.
i like that they used the line “stay out of politics to keep half your fans” in 3OT, and ryan said literaly that about the end of birthday party.
I love the music
Oooooooooooooh boi thats some sweet tunes
You guys KILLED at the parade! So proud!!!
Bro I used to looooove Peter wolf
You guys are too good
Well the stream is done now. Here we go again round two babey!!!🤙🤙🤙
I LOVE that you put politics into Birthday Party, it fit so well and made so much sense. I love it and I agree . . .