Producer Reacts to ENTIRE Niall Horan ALbum Flicker

[@BlakeMcLain]

I just released my new EP! Please go stream it! ffm.to/blakemclain

[@rishabhtiwari1575]

Please react to Charlie Puth's Voicenotes

[@turin1224]

REACT TO ASHE

[@Zoe-gb7me]

Flicker is soooo underrated

[@lollypop2414]

Still my favorite 1d solo album.

[@timmiller2203]

Same

[@am-zj8iq]

How? It actually topped the charts

[@hernameizzy2718]

Ahlem Mathlouthi it’s still underrated

[@thecriminalpsychologist]

This is my favorite Niall album don’t get me wrong Heartbreak Weather was amazing like really good but this one is better it has more acoustic guitar which is my favorite instrument

[@pink-it5je]

Niall in general is so underrated people are just missing out

[@livb6945]

I agree, essentially, but... There are more words to this language than "underrated" right? It's such a fashionable word now it gets seriously boring

[@elphi9445]

Totally agree

[@Liyah.s.1803]

Ikr? I love his music so much.

[@SephG616]

He’s sooo good

[@Anna-lq8nn]

Julia Flicker YES, his voice is angelic and he is literally on of the best people on this earth!

[@isabellanebs22]

"Plus I feel like I haven't given Niall enough attention" the entire 1D fandom rn

[@guillermobistrain3270]

flicker walked so that heartbreak weather could run 🥴

[@hernameizzy2718]

YESSSS !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Thankfulsoul99]

thats just a fact

[@danielapelaez1324]

isn't HS reference anymore v: now we have NH

[@rachelhawkins8919]

Honestly though❤❤

[@clarasuedi]

Say it with me: NIALL JAMES HORAN AND LOUIS WILLIAM TOMLINSON DESERVE BETTER!

[@livb6945]

I see this "deserve better" everywhere. What do you mean to say? Their lives are not good enough? I don't really get it.

[@greyrzeznik775]

@@livb6945 Niall definitely deserves more airplay from radio right now. Even before the pandemic kaboshed his promotion schedule, radio was dragging its feet and I don't get why.

[@clarasuedi]

@@livb6945 they're not getting enough promo from their team and they're generally so underrated. They make incredibly good music and should receive more attention for their work.

[@dearangel2403]

LivB they were the most underrated and hated on (for their talent) during one direction and had the hardest time starting out solo

[@Anna-lq8nn]

LivB and also their first album in 1D “Up all night” all Niall’s solos together only lasted 1 minute and 25 seconds on an album that lasted 1 hour and 3 minutes.

[@flickerxoxo9383]

fun fact: niall said that the original version of slow hands was much dirtier so they had to revise it

[@CadyMarie-bq7dg]

Hold up🤭🖐🏼 what👀👀

[@hayleypacker]

Niall the bad boyyyyy

[@haleighknipping7175]

Even more than it already is honestly is it weird id like to hear that🤭

[@hernameizzy2718]

Hayley Packer YESSS WE STAN NIALL THE BAD BOY

[@hernameizzy2718]

Kaytlin Heywood yessss Niall the bad boyyyyy

[@SorcererLord]

Honestly, I think Niall has the best solo career of the 1D boys, he's SO underrated and his voice is FIRE. The emotion in Flicker is so intense and moving.

[@izzahmarzuki2550]

Mmm I definitely listen to Niall on repeat more, but I think Best Solo Career goes to Harry 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SorcererLord]

@@izzahmarzuki2550 Well we'll just have to agree to disagree on that: I prefer Niall's voice and songs. And it's good that he's finally getting so much recognition and fame whereas he was kinda ignored in 1D

[@izzahmarzuki2550]

@@SorcererLord well we can agree on that! Both his albums have been absolutely amazing.

[@Dina-vy7we]

Izzah Marzuki I feel like they all have different styles. I do prefer Harry’s style and voice but the truth is that they are all great!

[@izzahmarzuki2550]

@@Dina-vy7we factsss

[@janethrodriguezbrito1546]

I really need a video for "FOUR" of One Direction.):

[@bhavyatrivedi8378]

And take me home too! Plsss♥️

[@sylviaishanee5377]

@@bhavyatrivedi8378 take me home wasn't really an album that shows 1D as them. It was fully by the management so idk if it's the right album

[@bhavyatrivedi8378]

@@sylviaishanee5377 yeah maybe You are right! But I love their voice and lyrics of that album! Just thats why I said....🌸♥️😻

[@Dina-vy7we]

YEES

[@Victoria-ot3dd]

YEEEAAAH

[@haybooboo321]

Niall once said that the reason his vocals on slow hands cut like that is this specific type of mic he used it doesn't pick up certain frequencies or notes! It's an old fashioned mic I think I'm not sure what the name of it was tho I'd have to find the interview again

[@charan3777]

And let me know..😂

[@melci133]

This town is about his hometown _mullingar_ and his first love

[@lunaky6433]

on the loose: a total banger.

[@dankudakul1181]

TRUEE

[@brendamartinez2535]

flicker is honestly one of my favorite albums not just cuz niall wrote it but it has so much emotion and passion i love it.

[@michellelast3524]

No one: Blake: _dirty bass_

[@BlakeMcLain]

Let me know if you want a zebra print mask.

[@j.dominica8394]

oh yes we do!

[@jessicanester7665]

is that even a question??

[@lvjyrcha]

100%

[@rylee._.summer._]

YES!

[@jocelynnhaas5514]

omg yes

[@mademoiselleo9599]

The way Blake loves Louis and keeps bringing his name every chance he could 😢😢😢

[@garagay9845]

Ikr

[@livb6945]

Yes, I love it!!

[@soph8763]

Chonce*

[@mademoiselleo9599]

@@soph8763 🤣🤣🤣

[@rebekkasip]

Yeahh 😍😍 i do the same 😂 chonce* ;)

[@livialivwu]

25:11 I love Blake’s reaction to Niall cursing.

[@sashasmith9711]

Same 🤣

[@reganandrews7342]

Yes I was waiting for that reaction

[@happinessflicker]

Some songs you could react to by Niall is “Champagne Lovers” “Dress” “Nothing” “Wasted.” Also you need to hear Niall and Fletcher’s cover of Lover by Taylor Swift. Black and White stripped too. All these songs are absolutely stunning 🥺❤️ Niall has so many other songs that I forgot that are absolutely just amazing ! You also have Finally Free ! There’s just so much 😂😂😂

[@dreamerluana3444]

WASTED OH MY GODDD THAT SONG OWNS MY HEART

[@kaylafayrie2.0]

@@dreamerluana3444 wasted is soooo good im so disappointed it was never officially released but still love Niall no doubt

[@kaylafayrie2.0]

dont forget What a Time by Julia Michaels

[@jvernon9094]

@@kaylafayrie2.0 He has so many good songs that didn't make the album's, that he could make at least 2 more albums for public release. Nothing wrong with the songs, just haven't met Niall's levels of perfection that he demands of himself

[@janamathis9526]

And „So Long“ too

[@angeladelarocha1315]

Yeaaah, He’s Irish you should listen to the two bonus tracks of Heartbreak Weather album. “Dress” and “Nothing”

[@greyrzeznik775]

Nothing is one of my favorites. It took a minute to pull me away from New Angel and Small Talk, but wow. It's got me now. I love it.

[@nllhz1dl_s834]

0:59 On the loose 7:10 This town 13:07 Seeing blind 17:28 Slow hands 22:39 Too much to ask 29:40 Paper houses 35:51 Since were alone 41:24 Flicker (I cried when I first listened to this song) 48:16 Fire away 54:22 You and me 58:45 On my own 1:04:36 Mirrors 1:08:58 The tide

[@reemy8245]

Thanks

[@Nada-eb4bg]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@nataliacortina4516]

i think we all cried when we listened flicker for the first time (or every time I listen to it)

[@labyrinth123]

Woah thx sooo much ✨

[@reganandrews7342]

Same actually I still cry when I listen to Flicker

[@kevinpegion8694]

THIS IS THE BEST AND MOST REAL REACTION CHANNEL! DONT AGREE BATTLE ME.

[@isalilbella]

and he had to re record this

[@moonynava513]

I have to be honest and I preferd "Heartbraker Weather" but this album was a surprise from Niall. But if you have the oportunity to listent this production but the RTÉ Concert Orchestra puff it´s beautiful!!! I'm sure you will love it.

[@AuburnAfterglow]

Agreed. RTÉ Concert Orchestra versions are AMAZING!!!

[@kandi81]

I always find I like Niall's live versions far better than the studio version. Especially On The Loose, I didn't like the song too much on the album but then I heard it live & it became one of my favorites. I find his voice is a little more produced on albums than it needs to be but I think it's more a preference thing for me. There's more emotion & rawness live & I just prefer that style.

[@karenpedroni9071]

I agree about they sometimes over produce his songs. His vocals are wonderful.

[@Thankfulsoul99]

Yes and too much to ask live 😍😍😍

[@Kate-pp5nc]

I haven't listened to the album versions of most of the songs for a long time because I always listen to the RTE Orchestra version. I forgot how much production there was. The live versions appeal to me so much more. Anything where there's a stripped version, I always go for that over the album.

[@Thankfulsoul99]

@@Kate-pp5nc he also didnt want to release the so long version bcs he said its not as good as the live version and tbh i was very disappointed at first when i heard too much to ask studio version bcs it just didnt sound as good as the live version

[@LaryAku]

For me, it was Mirrors. Ok song in the album, CATHARTIC live!

[@jvernon9094]

Didn't think he could beat this album - then he gave us Heartbreak Weather!!! Plus Dress, Nothing, Champagne Lovers, Issues, Lover (with Fletcher), What a Time (with Julia Michaels), Fools Gold, Wasted, Finally Free, plus all the covers he has performed in his concerts. Just pure talent.

[@karim_lt28]

Facts. Niall is so sooo talent

[@jannah5513]

literally if niall doesn’t ever release champagne loves i might pass away

[@alexanixarmariona7301]

Isn’t fools good a one direction song ?

[@melissalange4559]

You need to listen to FLICKER recorded with the RTE orchestra! It is fabulous!

[@melissalange4559]

And Niall has been very over looked

[@abbieshorter628]

funfact he recorded thre entire album with a full live band!

[@charkelley]

Blake is making quarantine entertaining and I'm here for it 🙌

[@avi1212]

pls do Lewis Capaldi album “divinely uninspired to a hellish extent” it’s so good

[@gulbinkobane3995]

Avi yaaaaaaas lewiiis

[@annabanana6467]

niall’s album is the most perfect album ever exist!

[@k8vui]

I just noticed that you also used the Niall Horan font for the song titles. Talk about these little details 😂💕

[@isalilbella]

omg true!!

[@reganandrews7342]

He does that with a lot of the albums for example he uses the one direction albums for the one direction albums

[@zoeykiser6539]

in a documentary they show niall going into this empty room with two mics and recording vocals for the natural reverb

[@melissaduff-lamb8994]

Ooh, I wanna see...do you remember the name?

[@sashasmith9711]

Following 😬

[@srishtirai5118]

What documentary ?????

[@ElliesEditsNVP]

There's actually an acoustic version of Seeing Blind with Maren, Niall and Gerry Morgan in a recording studio in Nashville that's pretty darn sweet.

[@jodiebragg2887]

React to Lewis Capaldi’s album!! ‘Divinely uninspired to a hellish extent’

[@Nada-eb4bg]

On the loose has what a feeling vibes

[@rya3464]

Lmao I found out that I loved 1d through Niall 😂 and I’m so happy that I did. In my opinion he sounds 2482948 times better live, but studio versions are still 😍. Love this reaction!

[@livb6945]

Same

[@soniasantos3225]

Favourite lyrics on this album is on Since We're Alone... "if you get lost in the light it's ok I can see in the dark" c'mon, that's perfection. Flicker was something I wasn't expecting out of Niall. And as much as I like Harry's self-titled, Flicker was hands down the best debut album out of the two. Fine Line takes the title of sophomore album though, as much as I also like Heartbreak Weather. These two are really good. Saw them both live and can't wait to see them again next year. Always love you reactions man. Well done.

[@katehakanson310]

Every song on this album is SHEER GOLD. Also your pointing out the similarity to Five For Fighting made me realize why I love Niall's sound so much - songs by them and Train and Matchbox Twenty are what I grew up on!

[@raissadsantos]

Didn't even seen it, already liked it Such an underrated album, keep going Blake p.s: a few requests, time stamps, new Jonas stuff and check it out Now United

[@fernandabackendorf6429]

THANK YOU for doing this. I was feeling a bit orphan-y after I finished watching the reacts of Made in the A.M., Midnight Memories, Heartbreak Weather and Walls (wow, suddenly I realized I've seen your face far too many hours in these past weeks hahaha)

[@SophiaG1989]

Paper houses was recorded in an empty room. I cant find the clip of the BTS of when he recorded it...but i think i remember him doing that. He was in an attic ...it was so cool

[@cassiecampbell2017]

no hate, but I personally liked his debut album(flicker) over heartbreak weather. But I have to say, "Put a Little Love on Me" is a banger.

[@lilyfranklin330]

Harry Styles I preferred flicker as well. I like Heartbreak Weather but I enjoy the whole songs in flicker more. Not just verses

[@melci133]

@@lilyfranklin330 its because you havent had a chance to heard hbw live version i think? I didnt like flicker until i heard his songs on live version i didnt like b&w until i heard stripped version and him accepting they recorded it on spotify studio which means thats live version yk?

[@charan3777]

@@melci133 you didn't like Black And White 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱are you serious

[@greyrzeznik775]

It's down to mood for me. His two albums are so apples to oranges that it's hard for me to say I prefer one over the other. I'm gonna get southern California here: Flicker is Laguna Beach and HW is Malibu and LA. One's a little more boho, and the other is more cool and crisp, but they both share that sun kissed shoreline vibe. I mean, take Since We're Alone & New Angel: They're both sun on your face, top down, wind in your hair vibes that are just different towns on the same highway. I couldn't pick one over the other. I think that's the brilliance of Niall's music. There's a progression, and a shift in overall tempo, but there's no doubt that it all came from the same soul. 😁👍

[@madufukakusa]

Grey Trent that’s beautiful... 🥺

[@bintabaldeh882]

It’s interesting that when I listen to the actual tracks, I’m focused on the lyrics and the vocals but when I watch your videos, it’s all about the instruments and structure and that’s all I focus on😍. Love it honestly. Please react to FOUR by One direction

[@vivil.9815]

I love Flicker. When slow hands came out I was on class and I went to the bathroom to listen to it and I remember being SO EXCITED good days

[@claudiawuollet7466]

i watched it in science class and i was shook.

[@carsonsmith99]

you should listen to So Long by Niall! It was not released on his albums, but performed it live on tour. He made a studio version at the RTÉ Radio Studio 1 in Dublin.

[@santoshbhatta5943]

LIKE WHO WANTS FOUR ALBUM REACTION!

[@guillermobistrain3270]

“we took a ch0nce”

[@amreigreer6357]

I love how Blake makes the song titles the same font as the album title on the album cover

[@kiratannenbaum3006]

fun fact: in too much to ask he says “my shadow’s dancing without you for the first time” and later in PALLOM he says “when the lights come up and there’s no shadows dancing” to tie the albums together and to represent the fact that “the shadows don’t dance anymore like they used to”

[@wittyblonde6728]

@kiratannenbaum3006 No way!! 🤯 that is amazing!!!

[@misskennedymarie6183]

Flicker was my go to cry album...we love her 😭

[@melci133]

Also i love both hbw and flicker :flicker is an album with folky rocky roots mostly inspired by 70's hbw:is an album with rocky popy roots at some points has indie flavor that mostly inspired by 80's musics

[@cbbranch5339]

You should react to Little Mix “LM5”, Beyoncé “Lemonade”, Miley Cyrus “Younger Now” and One Direction “FOUR”

[@wiseman3219]

flicker (the song) makes my heart break every time i hear it, it’s so beautiful

[@LarryIsMyHome]

You have a cat! For a minute I had to take off my earbuds and look behind me where my cat is sleeping in my bed thinking it was him. Alright, sir. You are definitely the coolest guy around here. Cat people are the best people! Even if it's your parent's cat

[@julianna1919]

Right😂I was looking around trying to find my cat

[@nicko0898]

I wouldn’t but I have to say, you pissed me off with all the cuts in flicker hahah I know that it’s your job here by arghhh my favorite song and I can’t help 😂

[@krutisukhadia9251]

Please Please react to Dress and Nothing, thw bonus tracks from Heartbreak Weather. Also please react to Champagne Lovers, that he sang on one of his Instagram livestream. These are absolutely amazing songs!!!

[@LarryIsMyHome]

You talking about Louis making something like Too Much To Ask bc his voice would be amazing in something like that: YEAH! You get it

[@katiey4005]

Recommendations: ANNA PLEASE All of Harry’s covers Can’t wait for Four!! :)

[@aaammmjjj8685]

This album is so good I probably listened to it about as many times as humanly possible and I'm not sick of it

[@sofiaparrilla4683]

When that "Don't it feel f***** up we're not in love" line came up and Blake was just like YEAH I LOVE THAT LINE. SAMEEEEE I FEEL YOU BLAKE ✊💯

[@jasphrrr]

On My Own just hits so different. Ugh, such good song!!!!!

[@byrissa]

Flicker deserved better

[@alexperez5487]

You should also react to other songs that don't appear on "Flicker" or "Heartbreak Weather" like "Dress", "Nothing" and "So long" are very good too.

[@christina9618]

Also Finally Free, What A Time and Wasted

[@jannah5513]

champagne lovers is SOOOO good too

[@lvjyrcha]

I’ve been waiting for this since the Heartbreak Weather reaction video, sooooooo hyped ♥️

[@LarryIsMyHome]

Thank you for this. Niall Horan deserves recognition

[@charlottecollison6441]

Okay but can we talk about the amount of emotion in This Town like it makes me cry every single time I hear it

[@lukeyycobein1050]

Every time you stopped I was like 'What are doing??? Listen it!!' but then I realesed I'm not just listening Niall's album by myself and can't complain about it

[@isabelasocorro7515]

Yeah, he’s not only reacting to it but also reviewing it as a producer.

[@lukeyycobein1050]

@@isabelasocorro7515 yeah I know he is a producer and I watch most of his reactions 😅 but when I hear Niall's voice I just forgot about everything

[@amywilson2292]

I already know that this is going to be incredible

[@kindking8009]

Harry may write the most interesting songs, but Niall's are the most beautiful. I also think, of all the boys, Niall's vocals are the most improved (from X-Factor). He has an incredibly open chest voice and even his head voice rarely sounds nasal or strained. His voice just has this rich, velvety quality that makes you feel like you've been wrapped up in a warm blanket.

[@kendrabryant4738]

100% agree!

[@lynntomson1263]

Fun fact... Niall recorded his single 'This Town' with Frank Sinatra's old microphone at Capital Records in L.A.

[@jayde4712]

flicker is my all time favourite niall song. it gives me goosebumps and i cry every single time. its such an unbelievably beautiful song.

[@21muskan21]

Flicker is very underrated it's really beautiful, Loveee it, thank you ❤️

[@rachaeleldermusic]

This album is honestly so rare in the fact that EVERY SONG is a BANGER. So well written, mixed and produced.

[@mackdesiree]

you brought up so many of my favorite songs as comparisons and I’m like OH this explains why I love his sound so much

[@imaryapiyush99]

Heartbreak weather is really amazing but this has something more of an innocent and pure element attached to it. Nice reaction like always! Please do zayn's mind of mine too.

[@mossahh]

Finally! Finally someone said two ghosts and fire away have the same melody, my narry!

[@mailinfritz9281]

I think Niall would be soooo pleased to hear you say it reminds you of John Mayer and all of that. Niall went with his roots here, he said he always knew what this first album is going to sound like, since he was a kid, because he based it on all of the music he grew up listening to. Like Damien Rice, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beatles, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, all of the good stuff. I love watching your videos and getting educated and since Nialls music just has a special place in my heart I love him getting the praise he deserves. I really hope you will do Julia Michales two part album Inner Monologue someday, she defined Pop in a new way and I'd love to learn more about her songs production wise. Keep up the great work Blake! And let the cat know we are all there for him, he is never alone

[@mikegamezone8890]

Man you really need to do 1989 and Lover album reactions too. We'd love that! You are killing it

[@slunalang]

I think that this is the album I listened to the most from all the solo albums of the 1D guys. Don't get me wrong, I looove HS1 and the other albums but, this is the one that I can play while driving and never get bored or something.

[@bhavyatrivedi8378]

You should listen to acoustic version of flicker song!! Its just heaven!!! .... Whenever I used to have breakdowns I just used to listen to it.... Pls do a reaction on that single song!!! ♥️

[@khiyuana]

29:00 when I listen to The Script, I always imagine it’s Niall singing 😅❤️ especially at the end of Breakeven

[@samanthastuddard273]

I loved when you did heartbreak weather and but this is probably my favorite one that you did cuz just ever so often you there’s a cat and then a dog. A mix of things I love animals, music, and Niall Horan. Oh and we can’t forget your energy you have when you talk about music. ❤️❤️

[@kindalienated]

niall voice is so beautiful, so smooth and give me so much peace

[@yosoysoya7944]

I was waiting for you to say it sounds like he is drunk/hungover when talking about On My Own, because if he wasn´t when he wrote it, then I´m a zebra. Or something. You know. ...it just sounds so drunk/hungover. That´s my point, thanks for coming to my TEDtalk.

[@christynudo5667]

My fav album of his! I have to tell you Blake, I love watching your reviews/reactions because you explain and share your expertise in the creating of this music instead of finding imperfections! 😎

[@abbieshorter628]

you have got to react to the RTE orchestra Flicker album he released!

[@vivien1716]

Seeing blind is soooo fckn underrated, I mean it’s so fckn good, like It’s one of the best songs I’ve ever heard!

[@sydneyhelton1381]

Got so happy when I saw this!!

[@harshib8770]

The way you breakdown each song is amazing! Niall recorded Flicker with the RTE orchestra live as well, the strings are amazing in it, highly recommend!

[@salome3685]

flicker is so good I can't 🥺💖ilyyy your videos are so good !!!

[@shanicer4729]

FINALLY! Such a great review because this album is so good.

[@sulathenewfie4277]

One of the few albums that there are no skips!

[@kris.3592]

flicker remains a solid album!!! its real, honest and insanely good. 😫❤️ great video blake!

[@madufukakusa]

Niall is so underrated it’s hurts! His music is so amazing ❤️ Edit: yeeess, some “on my own” appreciation ❤️

[@Kaddi5828]

Too much to ask on flicker = put a little love on me on hbw Slow hands on flicker is hbw's nice to meet ya. My favorites on flicker are the tide, this town and too much to ask Unfortunately, the line "all fucked up" in tmta had to be censored for the American market so he tended to sing "messed up" instead And I am living for your comparison of the beginning of the songs two ghosts and fire away. Musically, Niall and Harry were always the closest and they have similar musical influences growing up

[@kelly_mcgrath]

YASSSSSS FINALLY 🙏🏼 this is one of my favorite albums in recent years, it’s just easy listening all the way through

[@kelly_mcgrath]

Also the ending part of On The Loose where he didn’t add any melodies or singing left a lot of room for that in concert! He did it at my concert and it made it more special that it wasn’t on the album cut but only for the shows

[@carolwatt244]

you’re my favorite reaction channel because you don’t hate on anyone’s music or at least you don’t show it haha and the reactions are so down to earth:) also can u react to one direction’s FOUR lol it’s one of my favorites

[@mara_tpwk]

I love 'this town' so much, it's so unterradet

[@likeluvful]

I really love these reactions, it's cozy in a way haha, just really chill and it's interesting to hear what you have to say. I think your personality and genuine vibes are a huge part of it, doing it because you really enjoy it and it shows.

[@kaylabettis]

I'm so exciteddd

[@carlygordon54]

Omg your other account lool

[@Thankfulsoul99]

you know i cant even express how happy and excited i got when i saw that this was uploaded