Producer Reacts to Harry Styles - Sledgehammer Live

[@abbeyboyle8843]

Harry's band is simply amazing. They are part of the reason that seeing Harry perform live is the blessing that it is. Talented group of people!

[@thisguy5181]

Abbey Boyle yeah that drummer was locked in the groove!

[@victoriar7799]

AGREED

[@WhalienDNA]

So excited you did this one. Now you need to do his “Girl Crush” cover. I put off watching it for so long. Don’t make my mistake.

[@BlakeMcLain]

hahah In that case, will do!

[@WhalienDNA]

Yay! Specifically, the live at the BBC version. It’s the best ❤️

[@rocha6702]

@@BlakeMcLain plsss you need to react to girl crush, it's life changeing

[@ambermcbrideford9828]

Blake, love your channel and your reactions!!! Love your passion for music and how much you want others to "get it"! PRETTY PLEEEEASE 🙏🏼 do Girl Crush (the BBC version! You will LOVE IT! So moving!

[@anaclaralopes2056]

Chek too “the chain” harry’s cover! Is AMAZING!

[@leeswhimsy]

Love all of Harry's covers....haven't heard a bad one yet!! His band is just fantastic!!

[@ambermcbrideford9828]

LEGIT, one of the best bands I've heard in a LONG time and to think he started in a boy band...I knew he would do great things on his own but if you don't have a bad ass band like this to back you, good luck!

[@deluxejay69]

@@ambermcbrideford9828 to be fair, starting out in a boy band is very respectable from a skill point of view. Their job is to make money for a record label for cheap. Labels seek out particularly talented individuals because the less time they have to spend getting good takes in the studio, the less money they have to spend. Honestly, pop singers and musicians are generally the most talented people you'll hear on the radio, because they have to be.

[@SuzyQRollin83]

Id love to hear you react to his Lizzo “Juice” cover :)

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

dude yes that's so good

[@criptomanic4404]

No

[@emilydifulco9615]

The juice cover was so good I watched it like 5 times :)

[@jasss1393]

Yes, he needs to do this

[@alyssataylora]

his cover of "the chain" and "girl crush" are stellar, can't even lie

[@graceelizabeth3050]

He has several BBC live lounge performances if you like that type of vibe. He does Fleetwood Mac, Lizzo, Rihanna, plus his own songs. I love the Live Lounge platform of artists doing covers. Harry has a good time with them and he nails them. On another note, you should have WAY more subscribers, you're a joy to watch and you give us good info. Thank you!

[@tyraaiken6884]

Blake...your channel is awesome. You should react to Harry doing "The Chain" at the BBC...great cover!! Keep up the great reactions!!! :)

[@kamilahabib2109]

i agree the chain is amazing

[@KatGMaine]

Harry manages to sound almost EXACTLY like Peter Gabriel in this cover. He kept very true to Peter's sound and tone. It's pretty amazing and the entire band did an incredible job. If you haven't, you should check out the Sledgehammer music video. It's pretty trippy.

[@1011011010111000]

When I close my eyes and just listen to this piece, my inner eye shows a young Peter Gabriel..

[@dibutler9151]

As someone who listened to this a million times in the 80s, this is an EXCELLENT cover.

[@moonygirl76]

React to Harry’s npr tiny desk performance!! I love these live ones because you can hear all the dynamics and how each piece of the band fits into the song. Great reaction!

[@vegasrunaway]

You haven’t heard the original by Peter Gabriel? 1986. It’s a classic. Harry Styles does a great job covering it - sounds like Peter Gabriel.

[@wimflores]

VegasRunaway that’s right...

[@frecklesmcgeeee]

his voice is super spot on to peter’s I was not expecting to to be so close the first time I watched!

[@interstellarlovemachine25]

Agree with you! Steven Tyler?? What?

[@meloneemurray7547]

@@interstellarlovemachine25 Most Definitely!

[@michielvanbokhorst8707]

Blake is basically reviewing Peter Gabriel. This cover is as close to the original as one can get.

[@drivewaystar6485]

Bro it was already produced to perfection. This cover takes modern sounds and equipment and just makes it even better.

[@mckinleyconru-knudson906]

Harry's drummer Sarah is so talented like you said! If you want to see more awesome performances from his whole band I HIGHLY recommend their cover of The Chain as well as their St. Paul performance of Harry's unreleased song Medicine!

[@brunohistoriayletras]

The drummer and the keyboard players are fantastic musicians, especially the drummer. It is not just playing, it is feeling and getting excited with the music.

[@meance68]

This was the first time they had performed it live together, too! Thanks for these awesome reactions. You’re helping the isolation immensely. ✌🏻

[@justwhatilike...234]

TLB ... Howard Stern was impressed too. Remember him saying how he hoped they would include it on the playlist for the now delayed😔tour. I danced to this song in 1986 ... heard those first chords, had just been approached by two guys ( I looked directly at the hot one & said”Whose gonna ask me to dance?😂) We never gave our friends a chance ... he grabbed my hand and we danced until closing(2am in Dallas ...they’d just moved to Texas from NYC. ) We met them at Denny’s for breakfast and he gave me his card. He was so shocked when I called him the following week🥰 . . . dated the rest of that summer. All thanks to “SLEDGEHAMMER”😘LOL I ♥️ Harry’s version just as much if not more. ( Kudos to Stern for not asking him about his fondness for girly collars or his pearls. ) The younger Stern would’ve and the interview would have suffered because of it ...🤐🙏🏻🤙😉 ...

[@autumnkate280]

The whole piece is insane - bang on. But that drummer! I think part of understanding this cover is knowing the original fully and its impact at the time of release. The song was made for Peter Gabriel's voice so for Harry to achieve such a spine tingling/respected cover was huge. He's going to keep growing and evolving as a solo artist in a big way...

[@emilydifulco9615]

I actually watched this whole interview and Harry said how much he loved this song and they (the band) explained how they played song and which instruments they used. It was so cool. Plus Harry totally has the rock star vibe and it so works

[@cserya]

Him and his band r amazing u could watch them do medicine at st paul (unreleased song) he only did it on tour and its a great performance

[@ambermcbrideford9828]

Blake, great breakdown AGAIN! My Dads been a drummer for over 50yrs and he even thinks Sara Jones (HS drummer) is amazing! Thank you for doing this cover, they did a bad ass job! PLEASE watch "Girl Crush" the BBC version...I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and to be honest, I listen to both of these covers EVERY day! Lol! I love you Blake, you kill it every time and on the daily I'm waiting for what you're going to do next! Hopefully it's GIRL CRUSH!!!🙏🏼

[@meloneemurray7547]

I loved watching and listening to HS drummer too. In fact his band is amazing!

[@ambermcbrideford9828]

Melonee Murray, sincerely one of the best I've heard or seen in a LONG time! Getting to see Harry is just a bonus! 😉 His voice is amazing...he's truly so gifted!

[@cliffcrabtree4359]

She is an amazing drummer.

[@miap9118]

All his covers are awesome...but you should check out his cove of juice and the chain from the bbc1 live lounge

[@mbllo4701]

Harry Styles is amazing, I love his music, his band, his personality, his covers and everything he does .... I love Harry Styles and I thank you for reacting to this covers, it is one of my favorites from him .. .. I loved your video .. thank you very much 😊🙏🤗

[@TampaCEO]

What a performance! And that drummer was absolutely loaded with talent. She really was the song!

[@profeana_arg]

You are so nice! I'm obsessed with this song and I'm grateful to the people who appreciate the great work Harry does with his music. ❤️

[@SuzyQRollin83]

I just love hearing the musical technicality stuff, it’s really interesting, thanks for this reaction!

[@jacquirosa4587]

He sounds a lot like Peter in this sing. His voice is truly amazing

[@julietteclifton6985]

Blake McLain you are the best, and I appreciate you dissecting Harry Styles’s music ♥️

[@silviap9875]

This version of Sledgehammer is amazing ! Wow. Your insightful commentary is interesting too - helps the listener appreciate technique, style etc. I’m enjoying these videos. Thanks 👏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@mariosjosephidou1170]

Fabulous critique! Can’t help but applaud such an excellent performance !

[@creativejoye4131]

I’m with the group....do his The Chain and Juice covers. When my daughter was listening to One Direction I didn’t quite have the appreciation that I do now for how talented Harry is. I love how his music influences, things he listened and sang to growing up, have such a part in what he does now. His vocals, recorded and live are amazing. Have gone back and listened to some of his performances from his 1D days and I can see (and hear) why Simon didn’t want him to walk away.

[@pamshirley5550]

So excited to watch your reaction to this ! Sick cover.

[@julietteclifton6985]

Blake it is a treat to see you enjoy and appreciate the music ♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️

[@jmickeyvh]

Must see: all his Live Lounge and NPR Tiny Desk performances. Please watch and react to them.

[@wimflores]

Ok... (breathe) you’re a music producer and you didn’t know the song? Search for Peter Gabriel. He composed music “beyond” and I’m not that super fan... In Your Eyes? Solsbury Hill? I Grieve? Steam? All the music of The Last Temptation of Christ? Ok ok ok chill. I also recommend listening to his days performing with Genesis. Magnificent.

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

That was what I thought too! Peter Gabriel literally discovered a sound that would come to define music of the 1980s and that many contemporary artists continue to use it today.

[@gwinnellheald8592]

Yeah! It really threw me off that he didn't know of him?!??! Wild

[@dearangel2403]

He said he couldn’t remember it

[@Trina18]

He’s like 20 ofc he doesn’t know the song 😅

[@filipgjud8922]

big producer...not knowing Peter Gabriel.... man you have a lot to learn

[@anitababcock8238]

Girl Crush, Sweet Creature live in London he is wearing yellow pants black shirt, Medicine at St Paul, Lights Up live....oh yeah and Juice, his cover not duet with Lizzo

[@orianamagali9753]

you need to heard “ultralight beam” (harry’s cover)

[@feblhoka9460]

I'm so happy for Harry... Because many people is appreciating all his hard work... 😘😘😘

[@askyefic]

Harry Styles is just doing a straight up cover on this, all the music is the same, he's not deviating from the vocals at all. Even if you don't react to it , you should check out his performances with Stevie Nicks,

[@toladep]

askyefic can’t improve on a classic!

[@tinkerbell1957]

I love that u liked the cover and the performance of harry and his band. I love how u groove with the rhythm...👏👏👏 i subscribed. Hoping u will do more reactions to this dude. You'll like his music i know!

[@almachiappe5]

You know what presentation is also so good? Tiny desk concerts NPR Music. The hole band was there and everything was live in a really small space and it was amazing.

[@kiwi6696]

I LOVED your reaction, you won a new subscriber hahahaha

[@lookafteryou7586]

Please do his Girl Crush cover next. This was so cool! Love how you approach your review...your explanations are so straight forward and relatable!

[@cabecitadearroz738]

i want to marry this man. the way he lets the music sink in OH MY GOD

[@marthapukallus]

Ugh, such a great song choice in the first place. Really enjoying your channel concept! And I'd love to see your reaction to Sigrid (maybe Mine Right Now or Sight of You), Moyka (Bones) or Fay Wildhagen!

[@kelliemajestic8914]

I’m so happy I found your channel, excellent, love your comments ❤️❤️

[@selwonkcire]

"I'm a music producer and I've never heard Sledgehammer." SMDH

[@sfbayareagirl]

Great breakdown! Thanks. I love this. Styles and his band here are excellent. I don’t know if you’re familiar w Robert Palmer, big in 70s & 80s, he had a lot of slick videos in the 80s, but I like digging up live performances and there are plenty of those too. There’s something about Harry… a bit of a Robert Palmer vibe.

[@frecklesmcgeeee]

I love this cover so much. seeing one of my current favorite singers cover a song I loved listening to with my dad when I was younger is an awesome feeling 😊 super fun to watch along with you! ps would love to see a reaction to Dua Lipa’s new album Future Nostalgia!

[@alvajjoe]

I thought Harry and his band killed it. This song brings back a lot of memories from when I was kid. The drummer did amazing job. She hits hard and on point with her sticks. I am older obviously LOL but am defiantly a new fan of Harry and the band

[@molly5296]

sarah jones the drummer is so in the pocket ! she's amazing and she's doing bvs too !!

[@debbymabalcon2789]

Harry styles nailled it !!!!

[@notagirll]

Harry Styles' NPR Tiny Disk Concert, Please!

[@danjforr]

Blake, really enjoyed your take on this.

[@giorgiafregonese4034]

His band is just ✨️

[@caitlinkopcik211]

Harry and co. show how talented they are by giving tribute to that song

[@johnelvisclark451]

That is Harry's Band that travel with him they are phenominal And this is the first time they have done it live

[@TheStargirljuliet]

React to his Fine Line album, which is Billboard early picks for album of the year for Grammy's 2021. The album is a masterpiece. His first one is too, for a solo debut album

[@julietteclifton6985]

Thank you Blake ❤

[@lindaragazzo3266]

Awesome reaction

[@royalguard3062]

Damn should have waited and I could have been the 1000 subscriber.... still a good way to spend another day stuck inside

[@nlee4724]

Harry is absolutely fearless

[@lizzymoore54]

TIGHT BAND and Harry’s vocals! This was the first time he performed it and LIVE! 🎶🎤👏👏👏☺️👏👏👏🎤🎶

[@aieiagracesarcia8059]

Please do all harry styles cover, they are all amazing and i would love to hear your reaction on them.

[@lynettegriffith9985]

Thanks for the reply just now ♥️ I am a BIG fan 😍. Thank you!

[@JoBisbee]

Harry Styles make this Baby Boomer smile. I love his music.

[@justathought88]

First time watching your channel. Spot on analysis. "Sledgehammer" was one of my favorites back in the day when MTV actually showed music videos. Shocked you have not covered anything by Lewis Capaldi! You are missing so much. Start with "Hold Me While You Wait" which showcases his incredible vocal range and control. "Headspace" is my favorite because of the heart piercing lyrics. Written when he was just 17 years old. Don't skip this artist, his music is an emotional journey you must travel.

[@justinlove5526]

you should just do one big video of all of his covers because they are INCREDIBLE

[@dinorahgonzalez9357]

There's so much you can go through from him! Please do, either covers or his own music.

[@stormymongiello8046]

The samples are the same as Peter Gabriel's original.... The distinctive horn track was provided by a horn section led by Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns, Stax's house musicians. Harry talked about it being one of the best mixed songs ever

[@akbar41]

It is impossible to truly appreciate this performance without being familiar with the original

[@alexisbilyou4043]

You gotta react to his tiny desk concert, it’s so amazing

[@djjerome]

Hey Blake, old people's music pretty good! We actually knew what we were doing back in the day😉

[@beaalonso9748]

@Harry_Styles El mejor cantante de esta época ,ángel Carisma Actitud escénica ,eso no se compra ,el nació artistas 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@israyounus55]

Your reactions are so cool to watch because I can always learn something new about how it’s made or produced! could you please react to Niall’s music from his new album Heartbreak Weather? His songs still, arms of a stranger, everywhere etc. are all amazing

[@janie_robin7076]

I love him on this. He is so good

[@shannonn9575]

His vocals are very similar to the original, which it appears you haven’t heard! Definitely listen to it.

[@kimmyddlyons]

One of my favorite of harry style

[@ashleyrobinson539]

13 times Harry Styles vocals kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHOZoKmmZdaYg6M Medicine kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoiqopKepZWLias Ultra light beam kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjJhZWGlryUr5I From the dining table, the chain, kiwi. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp26Ymt4h9GZl7M Girl crush kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKPSlGWvbs6ZlbM 1D drag me down kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKjKl2atos50ZpY Drag me down live kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmq5Z4OAbLtmpac Just a little bit of your heart (he gave it to ariana but he still performs it sometimes) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WahJmImKijkKs

[@AnnaLujza82]

Great list of recommendations, looking forward what's come next

[@nlbhaduri]

Harry MUST PLAY THIS IIN CONCERT, PLEASE!!!

[@andrewmedlin7275]

This guy helps me believe in my dream of being a music producer at forty with no training. Thanks.

[@madisonp1461]

Have you done Girl Crush yet??? And Anna!!! They're beyond Wonderful

[@isabelcausey1113]

fun fact - Sarah Jones (Harry’s drummer) played on both his self titled album as well as fine line, and dates his guitarist Mitch :-)

[@gentlespiritjw4904]

Fantastic video!! You're awesome!

[@cambriavictory]

To properly appreciate harry's ability to cover this song, you NEED to listen to Peter Gabriel. Understand Peter Gabriels musical history. Dynamic is an understatement. I wish you younger, talented producers knew your musical history. I think it's a must to really get to the top of your discipline.

[@amazinglyace]

I love watching people enjoy music :D

[@kateseery8870]

Now you have to do his cover of “The Chain”!!!

[@raycarter4030]

I've watched the Howard stern video about 50 times. It's perfect. Everyone on it is perfect. But the drummer is from the gods.

[@luizaoliveira8415]

They recorded the horns in studio previously just for this performance, because it was a tight space and it wouldn't fit everyone haha. There's where she got the samples from. Also the drummer, her name is Sarah Jones and Harry himself likes to say its her band and he's just the front man cus everybody is always saying how great she is. They say all of this in the interview

[@karlahenriquez5799]

Harry styles is amazing

[@genwahneide1886]

Keep the Harry Styles coming plz and thank you. And you’re pretty knowledgeable and cute btw.

[@docfmb1]

Harry has a great band.

[@tinkerbell7774]

This cover by Harry is so good😊

[@lenab5936]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for breaking it down! I was just wondering if Harry's thumb on the mic has any effect on the sound. I've never really seen anyone do that

[@leihaanaak6192]

Interesting point never noticed that

[@jameswillis494]

one of the best produced songs ever , you could learn something here lol

[@DarrenBaileyActor]

Very strange as a producer you’ve never heard this song from Peter Gabriel. Massive hit. And this cover is excellent, but also not in that it’s pretty much a carbon copy of the original record, which as Harry stated at the beginning of the interview, is one of the best produced tracks ever. Harry didn’t do anything to make this his own, which I would’ve loved, but I appreciate his reverence for the original.

[@courttt4424]

FIRST ALBUM OF HARRY STYLES PLEASEEEEEEE

[@maryedwards8307]

I can’t wait until Harry sings some Bowie and watch your reaction 🇨🇦❤️

[@dizzy5]

lol doing even one harry styles or 5sos video gets you tons of requests. i liked this one 👍

[@BlakeMcLain]

So long as it's good music, I can't complain hahah

[@ha-xj5gq]

I can’t wait till u see him covering ( juice by lizzo “alone and w her” + girl crush + you’re still the one w kacey musgraves )

[@LOGAN_BURNS]

You should check out his covers of ‘girl crush’ ‘juice’ ‘ultralight beam’ ‘the chain’ and his unreleased song ‘medicine’ and literally any any of his performances

[@chrislc35]

from your reaction, seems you never heard the original before. how? lol. Harry did a great job of it, as did the band.