James Blake - Before (Official Quarantine Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @jacksonmaloney9776
    @jacksonmaloney9776 4 года назад +59

    Amazing EP. Blake has achieved the rare feat of creating house bangers that don’t sound like manufactured emotion, but rather genuine vulnerability.

  • @raccoonsalamander4646
    @raccoonsalamander4646 Год назад +8

    Funny how i listen to this in 2020 quarantine and now it just gives me joy even when i remember that bad time

  • @missjuut
    @missjuut Год назад +3

    This song STILL gives me comfort, light in dark days, goosebumps and hope for a better world. James Blake, you are my hero.

  • @takumiyamamoto6796
    @takumiyamamoto6796 4 года назад +95

    3:34 I've never heard of such a wonderfully developed outro before

  • @ninatahash4537
    @ninatahash4537 8 месяцев назад +10

    I produced and casted this. Thankyou for all the lovely comments. We wanted to document this lonely time and the emotional connection of music with designers from around the world

  • @dancerdas400
    @dancerdas400 4 года назад +118

    So many of the dancers featured give earthy vibes in their homes it’s so comforting. Also, love the vid as a whole

  • @GiantozooM
    @GiantozooM 4 года назад +66

    He never misses a shot. King James ♥️

  • @hanhendriks1915
    @hanhendriks1915 18 дней назад +1

    This track meant, and still means a lot. Thank you James.

  • @Bombthought
    @Bombthought 4 года назад +11

    This video IS more entertaining than a 10million dollar production. LOVE IT! Love the Ep too!

  • @tomwright01
    @tomwright01 4 года назад +34

    Rollerskating Lady is my new lockdown home video crush.

  • @thatguythatsavedearth1093
    @thatguythatsavedearth1093 4 года назад +267

    The frequency of this track, feels like enlightenment on a seismic level

    • @thekifantasy
      @thekifantasy 4 года назад +5

      I was literally vibing to the frequency on its own

    • @somewhereinthetrees
      @somewhereinthetrees 4 года назад +12

      I ate your words like melting butter.. so satisfying

    • @flal18989
      @flal18989 4 года назад +2

      exactly, perfect wording!!

    • @nanayawberko3212
      @nanayawberko3212 4 года назад +2

      Is this English

    • @elle8795
      @elle8795 4 года назад +2

      111 comments 🦋

  • @dustin_steps
    @dustin_steps 4 года назад +128

    For anyone wondering, the couple dancing together in their dining room are dancing in what looks to be a modernized take on Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian artform that combines martial arts, dance, music, and theater! Really impressive and beautiful stuff! Never thought I'd see Capoeira in a James Blake music video!!

    • @repsale1k
      @repsale1k 4 года назад +5

      I used to do capoeira with them.

    • @ezra6094
      @ezra6094 4 года назад +2

      That’s actually so cool!

    • @msc2u1
      @msc2u1 4 года назад

      I've seen this style of dance before. It's amazing!

    • @intergalacticspaghetti5213
      @intergalacticspaghetti5213 3 года назад

      @@repsale1k SICK

  • @issak2635
    @issak2635 4 года назад +9

    I loved the couple dancing Capoeira in the living room! A whole vibe. As well as the lady on the roller skates and the beautiful boy dancing ballet. Just the whole video honestly.

  • @sebastianfratila-portfolio8261
    @sebastianfratila-portfolio8261 3 года назад +109

    This is painfully underrated

    • @ag.3202
      @ag.3202 2 года назад

      James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…

    • @louisbutson6107
      @louisbutson6107 2 года назад +2

      It’s literally Grammy nominated

    • @markcollins1497
      @markcollins1497 2 года назад

      @AG. ?

    • @MrQuinnlord
      @MrQuinnlord Год назад +2

      @@ag.3202 This guy is living in another reality

    • @JoachimFosse
      @JoachimFosse Год назад

      Criminally*

  • @impishishere
    @impishishere 4 года назад +4

    The kid is the male ballerina from Nigeria! This is awesome! Great that he's getting more chances to show his talent!

  • @lovelyscorp79
    @lovelyscorp79 4 года назад +1

    How beautiful. Both the music and video. I miss people

  • @camel303
    @camel303 4 года назад +241

    This is for the lady on the roller skates: ❤

  • @selonakamendu6103
    @selonakamendu6103 4 года назад +4

    If James Blake were ever to upload a video with nothing but silence, I will still be moved to tears by his brilliance

  • @petrathomas554
    @petrathomas554 4 года назад +3

    I must have watched this 10 times since it came out a month ago, and I cry. Every single time. What a commentary on life in 2020 ! There are a couple of times that James' voice seems to crack with emotion and that feels so right for this time in humanity. Thank you !

  • @diatonic3825
    @diatonic3825 4 года назад +144

    It is known that James Blake is probably the most innovative and cutting-edge artist of our Era. But I would like to focus the attention on his mate Dom Maker. His productions are amazing and so creative. Well done guys.

    • @BitcoinNoddy
      @BitcoinNoddy 4 года назад

      i searched and found, but only after searching for Dominic Maker (I also have a friend I call Dom)

    • @billbuffett2092
      @billbuffett2092 4 года назад

      Lol

    • @eldritchpalmerable
      @eldritchpalmerable 4 года назад +2

      Massive Attack paved the way for him. Excellent sound!

    • @inmotionadvertising2276
      @inmotionadvertising2276 4 года назад +4

      Mount Kimbie is one hell of a duo. Dom is such an amazing producer.

    • @ag.3202
      @ag.3202 2 года назад

      James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…

  • @adelemma1
    @adelemma1 4 года назад +76

    i muted a zoom lesson in order to listen to this as soon as possible. i do not regret it.

    • @darkcnotion
      @darkcnotion 3 года назад

      This sums up the pandemic for me

  • @COMANAVAGO
    @COMANAVAGO 4 года назад +8

    Damn James this sound is incredible, beautiful and hypnotic track. Reminds me of Digital Lion!

  • @dalicloud9
    @dalicloud9 4 года назад +34

    James and all his most unique sounds and their blending continues to lead me down a rabbit hole of auditory wonder and awe.

  • @qhawenkabinde
    @qhawenkabinde 3 года назад +6

    James is the most underrated Artist of ALL TIME. Facts!
    Wanna work with this dude so badly 😔

  • @justmealexy3000
    @justmealexy3000 3 года назад +11

    woah!! I heard this for the first time last night, and this morning got up and improved a dance without even seeing the video or knowing anything about it. Now, after viewing this amazing piece, I felt a spiritual connection and I'm grateful for beautiful works of art like this. It really makes a difference. Thank you.

  • @muntelevenu5
    @muntelevenu5 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant beyond belief

  • @lunoxmain4737
    @lunoxmain4737 3 года назад +12

    Congratulations on getting a nomination for Grammy's!❤️

  • @sihamharchli
    @sihamharchli 4 года назад +4

    Goosebumps from start to finish. It’s like the collision of different worlds of different genres all in one piece. Out of this world !!!

    • @ag.3202
      @ag.3202 2 года назад

      James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…

  • @nakaji_music
    @nakaji_music 4 года назад +3

    This has already been the Best Song of the Year!!

  • @candybee2145
    @candybee2145 4 года назад +5

    I can identify with the woman on the roller skates. Nothing like roller dancing!! You go girl!!😁💜✌👏

  • @EyguRande
    @EyguRande 3 месяца назад +1

    Discovering this in 2024 not knowing how much I needed this in these dark times for the World

  • @KIINGBEN
    @KIINGBEN 3 года назад +1

    PEOPLE ARE BORNED TO LIVE TOGETHER. SPREAD LOVE NOT FEAR

  • @mireecamcfadden1442
    @mireecamcfadden1442 4 года назад +5

    Tears in my eyes ...this is beautiful

  • @MescudiBarton
    @MescudiBarton 4 года назад +10

    In love with the rollerskater 😍

  • @Soulr
    @Soulr 4 года назад +105

    Eargasm at 3:34

  • @ggirlii88
    @ggirlii88 4 месяца назад

    Literally the only way to dance to James’ music

  • @xandrademons3707
    @xandrademons3707 4 года назад +6

    Literally needed to dance to this like yesterday. 10 years strong Jamie!!!

  • @Pizza_Hoot
    @Pizza_Hoot Год назад +1

    This is so good James wow. Why didn't I find this sooner?

  • @blackiefitzpatrick6611
    @blackiefitzpatrick6611 3 года назад +1

    Back Of The Net!!!

  • @malinafeliz8603
    @malinafeliz8603 4 года назад

    This makes me cry from the bottom of my heart. Because that is why I love humans, that's what we do at our best. Be creative, do the best out of a bad situation. Thank everyone so much for this

  • @sp1lok1
    @sp1lok1 4 года назад +2

    Wait...why do I always listen to james when I am drunk?

  • @arunmusic26
    @arunmusic26 4 года назад +23

    LYRICS
    I don't have to read into this
    I don't have to lean into the kiss
    You move me naturally
    (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce)
    You move me naturally
    You move me naturally
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
    I must be in pain 'cause I (I must be in pain 'cause I)
    I must be in pain 'cause I've never needed anyone before
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I've never had it as good before
    Before
    Before (Ooh)
    (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, straight to the floor)
    (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce)
    I don't have to keep receipts any more
    I don't have to stand by the door
    'Cause you're my family
    You move me naturally
    I don't...
    (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce) Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
    I must be in pain 'cause I (I must be in pain 'cause I)
    I must be in pain 'cause I've never needed anyone before
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I
    Well nothing's in vain 'cause I've never had it as good before
    Before
    Before
    Before (Ooh)
    Before
    Before
    Before
    Before (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, straight to the floor)
    (byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv and Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛thank you for all those who'd read my previous comment.stay safe)

    • @maira5624
      @maira5624 4 года назад

      for your previous comment thank you personally and if to do for new sing of karol g ......enyway you are gentely

  • @krisnathebalinese
    @krisnathebalinese 4 года назад +2

    0:00 I've got the exact same viscose shirt James is wearing lol. It's Dries van Noten S/S18.

  • @darkcnotion
    @darkcnotion 3 года назад +1

    Yesss James Blake and Vogue❤

  • @itzelcardeno4177
    @itzelcardeno4177 3 года назад +1

    I love it James

  • @PolaroidGuppy
    @PolaroidGuppy 4 года назад +17

    The movement inspired by the music is fabulous.
    Also, ya girl on the skates *was getting it in* go ma!!

  • @andreco8192
    @andreco8192 3 года назад +21

    I love how James Blake started out making dubstep in its early years. They were such good tunes too. "Air and lack thereof " is such a tune.

    • @thinkchip
      @thinkchip 2 года назад +1

      Cool! I hadn't heard that. "Limit to your love" got me.

    • @MrQuinnlord
      @MrQuinnlord Год назад +1

      Do you also love how there's 60 seconds in a minute?

  • @annemie5064
    @annemie5064 3 года назад +1

    James Blake is a genius 👍

  • @blasborg
    @blasborg 4 года назад +5

    Dancing by myself watching other people dance at home by themselves. Can't wait to dance with others to this absolute banger

    • @raccoonsalamander4646
      @raccoonsalamander4646 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah did this sooo much during covid pandemic and beyond, now dancing because im alive. Also this song got better every listen

  • @jony2010o
    @jony2010o 4 года назад +8

    Thank you, King. Thanks for sharing your truly amazing art. Thank you, God-mes Blake. Love from Mexico.

  • @kingkontinuum
    @kingkontinuum 4 года назад +3

    This is exactly what I imagined the video would be like to this song. Such a banger

  • @zintlemvana7955
    @zintlemvana7955 4 года назад +1

    Listened to the EP midday on TIDAL. I have said this to my friends and I will say it here: James Blake is the King of Music

  • @jaa7286
    @jaa7286 4 года назад +162

    I've totally made every single one of those moves during quarantine

  • @jekars92
    @jekars92 4 года назад +41

    You’re a genius, James.

  • @muttakinc2281
    @muttakinc2281 4 года назад +4

    This is beautiful. In every way.

  • @BitcoinNoddy
    @BitcoinNoddy 4 года назад +7

    lump in throat, tears in eyes

  • @Kedda21
    @Kedda21 4 года назад +3

    This video was beautiful, beautiful ppl, beautiful music, beautiful dancing. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @SUPERVONDILLA
    @SUPERVONDILLA 4 года назад +4

    I always got time for anything James Blake releases

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend 4 года назад +14

    This song makes me nervous, in a good way

  • @noahsabadish3812
    @noahsabadish3812 4 года назад

    love the vocal melodies, jangling synth loop, driving rhythms, transformative outro, and beautiful dancers. thank you!!!

  • @GENESiSzeroFLAT
    @GENESiSzeroFLAT 2 года назад

    This is my most favorite of James blake songs even though his entire catalogue of original and remixed collabs are wonderful ...this one is so damn beautiful. Oh my word!

  • @altarance
    @altarance 4 года назад +3

    I really do like this chaotic equilibrium, sweet emphasis, sugary dream into nightmare

  • @bigwoke5956
    @bigwoke5956 4 года назад +4

    i love this sound of the experimental james blake

  • @katjaameirott3230
    @katjaameirott3230 4 года назад

    Composing time in music and love and atmosphere....brilliant.

  • @marieconway4889
    @marieconway4889 4 года назад

    Very symbolic and moving James. Perfection.

  • @nolird
    @nolird 2 года назад +1

    Art

  • @samythecondor
    @samythecondor 4 года назад

    Love that Anthony Mmesoma Madu was featured here. Beautiful dancers moving to beautiful music. Well done.

  • @livingmattiesway3061
    @livingmattiesway3061 3 года назад +3

    I swear your music never disappoints😩🥺😍😍 No one makes music like you

  • @sabrinaschmidt9174
    @sabrinaschmidt9174 4 года назад +6

    I love this psychedelic and digital thing.

  • @taherrzigui7687
    @taherrzigui7687 4 года назад +5

    I love you James. That's all I can put into words.

  • @HysPozzeshyon
    @HysPozzeshyon 3 года назад +1

    *Alien voice* Need more videos like this...

  • @SandSoaked1
    @SandSoaked1 4 года назад +1

    I only recently heard James Blake on Kehlani’s record. I mean, I’d heard the name before but never the voice. Interest piqued!
    Time passed, and I stumbled across “Godspeed”. Enthralled!
    Now I’m here, dancing to this in my kitchen. We Stan!

  • @xalifasteh
    @xalifasteh 4 года назад

    Con razón me gustó este EP, tal vez se inspiró en Thom Yorke 🖤🖤🖤

  • @Jylart
    @Jylart 3 года назад +1

    I hope I can get this on vinyl!! Oh the possibilities!!

  • @subburbia
    @subburbia 4 года назад +16

    shout out to the capoeira couple s2 🇧🇷

  • @dekeeney
    @dekeeney 4 года назад

    Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

  • @Adinking
    @Adinking 4 года назад +6

    your voice is like from the depths of the soul...

  • @lorenzovigna3470
    @lorenzovigna3470 4 года назад +1

    Simply genius. You’re my safety, a little light in this music darkness

  • @Jane-sv5rf
    @Jane-sv5rf 3 года назад +1

    Yeah, James, you're music got us through the quarantine!

  • @Bandstand
    @Bandstand 4 года назад +146

    Mmmmm yes 😊

  • @sf5823
    @sf5823 4 года назад

    I love this video!👍To all the dancers 👏👏👏👏Really love all your unique expressions! Beautiful! 👏👏👏😀

  • @manlderijntjuh
    @manlderijntjuh 4 года назад +341

    Anyone else feels like he was inspired by "Everything In Its Right Place" and "Burn The Witch" by Radiohead? Love it tho!

    • @dell560
      @dell560 4 года назад +19

      Sounds a lot like thom yorkes solo stuff

    • @marionstandefer2489
      @marionstandefer2489 4 года назад +18

      Yes oh my gosh I was trying to think of the song the chorus reminds me of!!! It's totally lifted from everything in its right place

    • @manlderijntjuh
      @manlderijntjuh 4 года назад +4

      @@marionstandefer2489 right?! First time I heard it, I was like “this sounds so familiar!”

    • @billbuffett2092
      @billbuffett2092 4 года назад +4

      He had no inspiration

    • @firmanang9132
      @firmanang9132 4 года назад +2

      Argh thats why it sound so frickin familiar

  • @andreamcguire6993
    @andreamcguire6993 4 года назад

    This video feels very Jessie Ware 'Save A Kiss' inspired....and I'm HERE for it!!!

  • @rumpusRoom_
    @rumpusRoom_ 4 года назад +1

    What a beautiful song!

  • @starfaiiry
    @starfaiiry 4 года назад

    So in love with this tune and you James Blake !!!!!!

  • @flal18989
    @flal18989 4 года назад +11

    With every new release, it feels like the world get's better by 1%. Thank you James, forever grateful.

  • @brandongregory9542
    @brandongregory9542 Год назад

    Shyanne, Jarell, gravity y’all ATE

  • @JakimMotionandDesign
    @JakimMotionandDesign 4 года назад

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @oliviairielle4563
    @oliviairielle4563 4 года назад +76

    Thank you for featuring me in your video ✨
    SIKE! My life’s a bit pathetic, just like this joke 😔✌🏾

    • @Daniella1117
      @Daniella1117 4 года назад +11

      Hahaha I like your humour

    • @HarlemWorld.Art_
      @HarlemWorld.Art_ 4 года назад +1

      🤣😂 Kudos to you & ur weird dark humor ms. You’ve brightened up this comment section luv. 🌞✨

    • @tonyperez2803
      @tonyperez2803 4 года назад

      Lol nice one

    • @justinnail5716
      @justinnail5716 4 года назад

      You genuinely made me lol so there’s that 😌

  • @pleasantsville
    @pleasantsville 4 года назад +4

    A visual and audio artist like Thom Yorke and James Blake are a dime a dozen. Glad the quarantine didn’t squash his creativity.

  • @shift1177
    @shift1177 4 года назад +6

    THESE PEOPLE GOT TO LISTEN TO THE BEFORE EP BEFORE THE BEFORE EP DROPPED

  • @alexisbendelamousseauchocolat
    @alexisbendelamousseauchocolat 4 года назад +2

    This is brilliant, James! Keep it coming. Be amazing!

  • @tiisetsotsukudu5121
    @tiisetsotsukudu5121 4 года назад +1

    JAMES BLAKE YOU GENIUS! 👑😭🐐

  • @peacefulzombies
    @peacefulzombies 4 года назад +1

    everything in its right place

  • @beautybypeacheshub1658
    @beautybypeacheshub1658 4 года назад

    I have listened to the whole EP 8 times at least since it dropped. Thanks Mate!

  • @marigold910
    @marigold910 4 года назад

    These quarantine creations are the best thing of 2020!

  • @rosina8050
    @rosina8050 3 года назад +1

    I love this song

  • @vickysimpson3750
    @vickysimpson3750 2 года назад

    This is such a great “ the people video” I love it so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Qsdfghmlk
    @Qsdfghmlk 3 года назад

    Thank you so much ✨🌻

  • @bFOURdwZEROlf
    @bFOURdwZEROlf 2 года назад

    You reinstate my hope in music creators