Classical Musicians React: BTS 'Black Swan (Art Film)'

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[@jerryqueer]

I WISH I WAS OLD ENOUGH TO DO SO

[@uncertainsubscriber4815]

2020 not 2019. Black Swan song is from 2020.

[@adrianachavez1669]

TBH I think Big Hit created this video, this masterpiece, for people like you guys who understand music in the way that you guys play instruments and study and learn from it everyday and maybe base your careers based on music. I think, I mean when I listened to it, I would have never ever thought about how the music itself was trying to trick the listener like the movie "Black Swan" was aiming for. I don't think that Big Hit said "oh let's transform the instruments as the dancers, I bet everyone will understand it", I think they knew that most people wouldn't be able to point it out like you guys did, and I am so thankful for your guys input and knowledge because it just shows how music can be more than what we see, what we can't see in music is the most meaningful

[@fatinazeirah4945]

react ernie zakri please live AJL 34 ku bersuara

[@armymydaycaratnctzenatinyaroha]

Can they also react to the spotify version

[@tushargrover2010]

The swan has accepted the shadow ? That dude is spot on with the theory.

[@sage6861]

He just figured out the entire message of the album from the choreography, which goes to show how amazing it is.

[@fruehlingsbotin]

Actually i believe the shadow is accepted a lot later in the album. I might be wrong... but the album obviously goes through various phases and black swan is still in the shadow phase... The first phase was persona (the songs from "map of the soul: persona"), the second phase is shadow, when the shadow takes over and they are all in a very dark depressing place (suga's interlude named shadow, black swan, probably everything up until "ON"!?). And the end is j-hope's Ego, the perfect happy ending. They have overcome their persona, accepted their shadows, and found their true self. But maybe the dancers didn't know about the concept in detail. They choreographed it on their own with little input from big hit.

[@pamelacontreras9055]

But still in the end it feels inconclusive, it feels like there’s a big question mark in the end of the album with Ego.

[@prisharai7225]

naylonlove that’s true but I think although black swan is mostly about the dark side before accepting your shadow as part of u, they still addressed the whole message of the album in the mv, which might also be one of the reasons why they released it first

[@teng9556]

RIGHT someone mentioned "shadow" like halfway thru the video and i got chills bc this WHOLE album is all about this whole concept of shadows.....apparently they say something about shadows in every single song on mts7 👀

[@clairestewart1774]

I loved what Owen said "the main character was held by the shadow characters. To the middle one it was much more dramatic and passionate - it was like a fight scene almost choreographed and that was like You are fighting with the shadows within yourself. And at the end when it went to more of a resolutional perspective of the beginning but it felt like we had gone through past that. We had gone through that eternity so it felt different. At the end it felt like the Swan had accepted the shadow and the shadow had risen the Swan up" I myself couldn't have had said it better!

[@hannp0308]

He's not even an Army and just solved the theory

[@joonverse1]

that was soo good!!!

[@7withluv]

And this just goes to show you how universal the message of this song/video are and the struggle of dealing with your shadows, trying to find balance, trying to find fulfillment in life at all stages

[@valerinist]

I'm having the same opinion like the fight scene n embracing shadow where main dancer held high by the rest of black dress dancers as shadow

[@here_for_the_memes]

_goosebumps_

[@raine6821]

release this version of black swan from the dungeons bighit 😤

[@jusirico]

honestly that's the only thing i'm wishing for since the day it was released ;^;

[@adrianlau7249]

I have a feeling they might release it next muster or something. The trailer version of spring day and the alternate version of fake love were both released eventually so I'm crossing my fingers that they release this version too.

[@jusirico]

@@adrianlau7249 fingers crossed over here too hahaha

[@jackythomson5752]

i've heard on twitter some timne ago there is a orchestra version released on spotify or somewhere idk where becuase it's not available in my country but here it is on youtube as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Xap3itZrGegcU

[@ayunnikmatus1495]

Yeeesws plissssss

[@thatkidontheblock2921]

I always feel like a musical smartass whenever I watch your videos when in reality I don't really know that much about music but I am learning from your videos.

[@clemenceb101]

4th time i see you huh

[@thatkidontheblock2921]

@@clemenceb101 where did you recently saw me?

[@clemenceb101]

@@thatkidontheblock2921 on izone and everglow performance video and g-idle relay dance and now here haha

[@Oliviakhouk]

Weird kid on the block same- I love music but don’t know anything about it theory wise, I love getting to learn on this channel

[@justina.604]

Relatable!

[@Crys_Kris]

@11:05 this guy has no idea he is about to present the BEST synopsis of the entire BTS MOTS era

[@kranch33]

he truly nailed it

[@kenzie2307]

He is a genius

[@chim__park]

That's basically what BTS want to convey within their musicality and discography as an artist aswell. They have accepted the dark shadow they are fighting with in conlusion their past, the resentments to people who looked down on them, that's their shadow and at the end, they want to embraced it as ONE of themselves.

[@nnnnnn496]

I think the art film is just presenting the first death and not inline with BTS concept as a whole. Remember the dance company interpreted it any way they wanted. Notice how the shadows are lifting him up and the camera doesn't stop there. It pans upward as he slowly sinks trying to fly. Even RM interpreted it that. Watch their reaction video.

[@alperry02]

He was spot on

[@cruisingnemo3090]

The choreographer is Polish-American

[@pattyp_23]

Elizabeth and Owen's explanation gave me goosebumps. Seriously. I keep replaying their part. They didn't just focus on technicalities but rather more on what they felt and observed in the film. It's really different when you have knowledge about certain things because you understand it in a whole different perspective, and you can elaborate it for other people to understand it the way you do. Or maybe it's the way they explained it that I totally understand what they're talking about and what the video is all about. Because when I first watched it, yeah it kinda gave me an idea and I felt what it wanted me to feel. However, I couldn't pin point that exact word to describe it. I understood but I couldn't explain. And I love how Elizabeth and Owen connect everything in the video. From music to choreography to the movie Black Swan. It all make sense now. Thank you! PS. I miss Yunyi and Kevin together and their arguments hahah So glad they are back!

[@BeStrong012]

I missed Yunyi and Kevin together reacting !!!

[@firdaherryanddhy6419]

I have so much appreciation for musicians. Y'all see the world in a whole 'nother level/realm.

[@MS-mn9xd]

I love how even though I didn't fully understand some of the points they were making, it started a debate at the end. It made me view the song differently and now I'm actually interested to learn more about the techniques they used.

[@lemooniii835]

I really hope more armys could watch your reactions because bts' is one of a kind. Their discography is just so amazing.

[@bananauyoo]

Black swan is actually one of bts' top tier songs so yall reaction are real big mood 😂

[@dragonrj1233]

Black swan is one of the reasons why BTS is really a unique and special group. I really love black swan, I can say that, I never heard such a masterpiece before, and for me, black swan version orchestra is a superior song of all time

[@oumaiman6210]

I've been waiting since you guys reacted first. I'm sooo happy that you've updated now. Thank you 4 sharing.

[@dearvernon]

YUNYI !! OMG I HOPE HE’S DOING WELL AND EVERYTHING 💕

[@Mimi-ci5dn]

Them: Speaks in music Me: do your thang do your thang with me now... 🙂

[@Awakening_Sunshine]

Yunyi!! I’m so happy to see him in your videos again!

[@lorena3568]

AwakeningSunshine him? she’s female tho

[@Awakening_Sunshine]

I LUV FRIES no he’s not. He’s a trans man

[@lorena3568]

AwakeningSunshine you mean lesbian/bisexual not trans man cause i can still sense her being female because of her actions

[@Awakening_Sunshine]

I LUV FRIES it’s clearly stated in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrNppqYr9-Xq5o that he is a trans man

[@ugonna8802]

Thank you so much for adding the definitions of the musical terminology. It helps me follow along and understand more of what the reactors are saying.

[@sunfloweryoonie]

I feel like this song does not only speak to people who do performing arts, but also arts in general like painters or writers and not only them but people with a passion for something too like people who are into sports or something that moves them beyond understanding. When you loose inspiration or passion for something that has been part of not only your life but also your soul and personality you die a little inside and that's very painful. This song is so universally beautiful and painful at the same time.

[@here_for_the_memes]

10:01 LOVE the throwback

[@norenabejaron1084]

I just love it when this channel does the reaction because they actually know how to explain the musicality of the songs💕💕

[@xxxxsharpie]

I honestly love watching this content because I'm so musically inept and I LOVE watching people who are so knowledgeable break things down.

[@munchiechumbs5401]

KNOW HOW ITS JUST BTS WHO IS DOING THIS TYPE OF RISK AND FLEXIBILITY IN THEIR OWN CRAFT!! PEOPLE SAID UHHH BTS SOO GENERIC LOL AND NOW THEY BRINGING YOU FCKIN WHOLE MASTERPIECE THAT NONE EVEN MAINSTREAM ARTISTS HAVE THE GUTS TO PUT OR CREATE .. IM JUST SOO FCKIN PROUD OF THEIR VERSATILITY AND ARTISTRY

[@pao15berge]

OMG YUNYI AND KEVIN PAIR 😭💖😭😭😭

[@berenice.kooktae4599]

Owen understood the concept of the video perfectly. 💜🖤

[@meme6314]

I didn't watch the film and i was so confused but thank to them i understand it now

[@KuzisNe]

Owen nailed it with his reaction👏🏻

[@lunamestrela]

Yesss thank you, I was really excited to hear these guys thoughts on Black Swan ❤ But now I also really want to see the uncut version of this and hear the full conversation about Chaikovsky lol

[@Dornaden]

This was a high tier episode, i loved it! the reactions from everyone were so interesting!

[@user-co6xv6nt8q]

ahhh love this reaction!! everyone is so spot on! so glad to see that they all appreciate it :’) ALSO OMG YUNYI YES I MISSED HIM

[@rogue0007]

these videos are perfection! please never stop making them 💕

[@inguid1]

OMG, the guy is correct about it. He really understood the message. "the main character was held by the shadow characters. To the middle one it was much more dramatic and passionate - it was like a fight scene almost choreographed and that was like You are fighting with the shadows within yourself. And at the end when it went to more of a resolutional perspective of the beginning but it felt like we had gone through past that. We had gone through that eternity so it felt different. At the end it felt like the Swan had accepted the shadow and the shadow had risen the Swan up"

[@pastora7651]

HERMOSO, INCREIBLE TODO, MUSICA Y EL BALLET

[@Hanmei22]

React to ON please!! They collabed with a marching band I believe? And the Kinesthetic videos is awesome

[@ReacttotheK]

Kevin and I will! Yes, the drum core group The Blue Devils appeared in the MV with them :)

[@emilyl1094]

@@ReacttotheK Please also watch the commentary film of Bighit production with the matching band and choir kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHJpGmXm9t8ns0 Thank you!💜

[@lostingriffinn]

They didnt have to read the lyrics but understand the meaning of the song and the story bts are trying to tell by the instrument and the film, which I think its very cool. BTS pay attention on telling story by their music not only the lyrics but they put effort and attention on the instrument a lot too.

[@nthlns]

"At the end, it felt like the swan had accepted the shadow and the shadow was raising the swan up" "I got so many goosebumps!" SAME JDLHDKS it's exactly what I thought when I watched this MV

[@DTaishouchiha]

I was waiting this reaction soooo bad! I knew you'd like it💕

[@rociochoque3726]

I love how they all react but I must admit that I always liked when Kevin and Yunyi react. They both have a beautiful friendship and they know what the other is going to say, it's impressive. Also that I like when they give their sincere point 🥰

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

My boy Yunyi 😭😭 it was nice to see the OG, the myth, the legend again 💜💜 (and the throwback clips were **chefs kiss** 😘)

[@xmenfan1323]

Ahjusshi _Brown Boy, Yunyi is trans

[@rainbowgirl949494]

ikr! I don’t even know half of the reactors now & the fact that I remember that one “argument” ahh the good old times😩 btw yunyi prefers “my boy” or “he” now:)

[@ReacttotheK]

Fyi, Yunyi is FTM, and goes by male pronouns now ^^

[@leannmarie3687]

This is why i love classical musicians and classical music!

[@alicealyss8201]

Accept the shadow after the fight! He is completly right 100% thats the message !!!

[@JUNGKOOK-rm6fu]

Es demasiado artistico, disfruto mucho de escuchar "Black Swan", me alegra que se den tiempo de analizarlo y que tambien les guste 😊

[@liriettrod3282]

Yunyi is back i'm SO Happy!!! I love this channel and many of the comments made by them were so accurate with the theories...

[@나니-q6u]

항상 잘 보고있어요~ 전문가분들의 음악적인 평 흥미롭고 좋아요🤗

[@rlewismays]

I am not a music expert, but when the one person said that it was kind of like Bolero and I thought YES! I know that reference and I agree.!!!!

[@ARTINY8]

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a live orchestra play this live in a theater!!👏👏

[@eavin4845]

this song is in d minor but has b flat major and c major in the chord progression (maj VI and maj VII)

[@Piyanistlikzor]

ı am classical pianist and I love BTS so much! Best music omg

[@hayleyhyj525]

thank u I was waiting for this reaction!!!!

[@otkud_ja9290]

Yesss! As soon as this version came out I wanted to see them react!! I knew they would have a tons to say. Hell yea!

[@tashabear16]

I've been wating for this! I love to hear more in depth explanations about the song, from a music theories perspective. I'm so happy right now 😊😊💜💜

[@ysabellepelenio3842]

The swan (BTS) accepts the shadow and their ego as part of them. In order to grow and its also the reason why they’re so grounded.

[@neirouz980]

Your reaction and comments are everything 💙 thank you 🙏

[@bolloberry9486]

"tchaikovsky was gay btw" WHAT I NEVER HEARD ABOU THAT IMMA SEARCH RIGHT NOW

[@HU3NINGS]

We already know what song has to come next... (On kinetic manifesto film)

[@acr9891]

Vi a yunyi en la portada y ya me emocione ESTOY LLORANDO NO PUEDO

[@victoriahuynhhh]

the moment I saw yunyi I literally took a huge breathe & screamed yUnYIIIIIIIII he was my fAVORITE reactor & was so sad when he left 🥺

[@Eukleides89]

Honestly since you guys collabed with Twoset before, I really hope they get to see this at some point because of all the string techniques there are.

[@auliakeke]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@kuper2485]

AAAAHH FINALLYHHH THANKYOU GUYS FOR REACTING THIS!! :D

[@mimimikayu2004]

Decidido desde hoy BTS crea la mejor música del mundo, los mensajes que dan sus canciones son tan pero tan profundos.

[@mine_e]

yunyiiiiii! yesss! we miss you so much

[@sebbat9575]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@federicadigennaro4309]

And they didn't even read the lyrics... Amazing💜

[@玉曦-i3b]

thank you so much

[@dyahayup]

Yunyi is back, my hearteu is my hearteu is

[@naurarania9082]

Yunyi!!! It’s so great to see him again!!

[@brattykali]

you know what would be amazing? if y'all covered this song 🥺 with your own touch to it or smth

[@pranitagurung1996]

Those two guys discussing about "Tchaikovsky was gay" I so wanna see their full conversation...... 😁 And that "I'm just saying face" 😂 .....

[@peachlume]

“tchaikovsky was gay btw just saying” KDJFKFKFML

[@nnnnnn496]

I think the art film is just presenting the first death and not totally inline with BTS concept as a whole. Remember they let the dance company interpret it any way they wanted. Notice how the shadows are lifting him up and the camera Doesn't stop there. It pans upward as he slowly sinks below trying to fly. Even RM interpreted it that. Watch their reaction video. Even the Black Swan movie is much darker and with no Resolution. In MOTS7 the resolution only comes later with Ego.

[@lunasjade]

Just for clarification, the movie is based on a ballet. That's really what the song is based on and the dance features pieces from the ballet.

[@amandaguenascimento]

Cool, this videos was awesome, keep up the good work

[@luciel3348]

ok, since there's many people already talking about the reactions the music etc, I'll talk about . . . YUNYI OMG I MISS HIM SO MUCH 😭

[@rui3807]

these reactors are genius

[@yoghi0architec]

I can not wait for bts on and new album!!!

[@rikaheryanti5298]

Finally!!! I was waiting for this reaction

[@whenyourkindofa.m.iswithst1337]

i have to pause and scream YUUUUNYIIIIIIII

[@DoogGato]

Could you please react to ON - BTS 🥺

[@valval4693]

Talented artists reacting to talented artists

[@AnaMargaridaSings]

*takes a deep breath* YUNYIIIIIIII (...) IIII !!!

[@jungwonsbouncyhair1878]

YUNYIIIIII 💛💛💛

[@BBBzzz0309]

WAIT. OMG YUNYI IS BACK. I MISS YOU MUCH!!!!!!

[@HeikeRenee]

ok wild suggestion but I have to leave it somewhere; please let FKA Twigs and BTS work together

[@aya-qr6zp]

i’m not lying the comment on 11:09 gave me major goosebumps

[@elie8680]

11:41 his explanation made so much sense, I love that. But what the hell does this lady say afterwards. 😂😂😂

[@okkia4122]

Yunyi is back!!

[@50updumpling]

I wish I was still in uni doing music because this would be great source material for analytical assessments. Might send it to my old lecturer so she can show it to her classes on how to analyse musical instruments 😂

[@matthewcross3234]

Wow WAP means something completely different now

[@mimisolano1824]

7:04 OMG I am just in love of her ...

[@glcnornes3783]

Not to be *that* person, but I think their preferred pronouns now are “he/him” (if I’m not mistaken) ... I missed him so much too

[@mimisolano1824]

@@glcnornes3783 Hi, thanks for the correction, I'm not very aware of that and also may be misspelled because I'm from Costa Rica so my English is not so good

[@Kaeldra3]

Ending on scale degree 7... and it’s map of the soul 7..... oooooof

[@sweetpotato6801]

ive been waiting for this

[@ssjin___1069]

yunyi is back !!!

[@gleciarocha]

AMAZING eu amei muito a reação de vocês, foi incrível mesmo. esperando agora para ON Manifest Film

[@kiaranadhifa2097]

finally bitj youre here

[@sabi_star101]

That moment when Yunyi and Kevin just nod at each other after the song ends 😂 SATISFACTION

[@fernandaprieto104]

so little yunyi and kevin... the actual lomls. this is a tragedy. other than that i really loved this video i had been waiting on it for the longest time ya'll are really great.

[@igotsomechicken9714]

crying because this version is still not on spotify

[@nickranma]

Yunyi.!!!!! Wow its been awhile.