Dan Black - Symphonies ft. Kid Cudi (Official Video)

[@Shaquesha]

The 2k11 nostalgia is real, can't believe it was 10 years ago.

[@Rleota]

11 now :(

[@ezekieltong12]

:(

[@JuanTorres-hs3lc]

Bro right i love that soundtrack and 12's are my favorites.

[@Jorgehiramromero]

You just gave me a reality check bro hit me like a football in my face

[@jayentv6264]

damn you low key made me sad bro. i was a kid in middle school

[@sbabar87]

one of the most beautiful and underrated songs of all time

[@yeezus850]

yup

[@brandonohara4122]

shash couldnt agree more ...happy memories from this song ...2ksomething soundtrack 👍😀😀😀

[@footballbabybaby]

shash so so so true

[@coreymartin5478]

brandon ohara 2k 11 or 13 I think

[@GrapesTalks]

You should hear the r3k remix its even more beautiful

[@GoneReality]

i was heavily depressed and after a failed attempt at suicide i listened to this song tripping on mushrooms and suddenly i realized how beautiful life really is and can be. i was just a teenager then and now as an adult this song still brings tears to my eyes. cudi always talks about wanting to be there for that lonely kid sitting at home full of sadness with his music. you were my friend when i had no one. i will never forget you cudi.

[@AlexSkyZ8]

i feel u !!

[@MonkeyDLuffy-xm3bn]

Mushrooms and music can create miracle...

[@nottasocialmediabroad402]

GoneReality damn bro! music is life..I'm happy you're still here 🤗😙

[@upland77]

"that really hit me where I live" (-darth vader from robot chicken)

[@froidosansment2090]

That's one of the good things u'll see don't worry

[@TheKingOfHalo]

This song reminds me of one of my old friends. We discovered this video during our freshman year of college and we used to joke that I was Cudi and he was Dan. Now we barely even talk. It's crazy how you go from spending almost all of your free time with someone to not really taking to them anymore. This video always brings back memories.

[@stevendiaz3206]

Fuck yeah, I know what you mean.

[@HelloKidney.]

Sadly it's happen more than 3 times to me..I swear nothing's wrong with me though!:/

[@TheKingOfHalo]

Well I'm glad others can relate to me. I'm going to graduate soon, but my old friend dropped out of college a couple of years ago. I walk around campus alone these days, but I can still picture us leaving class and going to the mall :) Memories man, memories.

[@holy_shushcabin3716]

TheKing0fHalo Search up gesellschaft.

[@devvv4616]

yep. freshmen year is really different. with a different set of friends and circle. damm i miss those days too

[@nonsoemmanuel4626]

Its 2025 and i can't let go of this music

[@llll7396]

I can't believe how many people have never been blessed with this beautiful song, this era of music was too good

[@caelanastro5584]

A decade late- for those that are curious, Dan sampled extensively in this song taking from the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra's cover of the main theme of 1984's Starman which he then mixed with his previous single "HYPNTZ" which sampled the drum beat from Rihanna's "Umbrella" and used lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G's "Hypnotize" (Though those lyrics were later changed due to copyright issues). This song is an amalgamation of several decades of music, movies and media, and I for one love it.

[@yoshen78]

nailed it

[@Croix1]

The drum beat is not sampled from Rihanna, rather the two songs share the same source: Garageband. This is a royalty free drum loop from the software, the loop is called "Vintage Funk Kit 03". www.whosampled.com/sample/78624/Dan-Black-Symphonies-Apple-Inc.-Vintage-Funk-Kit-03/

[@brandondoe6648]

Holy fuck

[@cenemarie472]

Awesome*

[@superluminalsquirrel9359]

I know Cudi is only a feature on this track, but he’s a great genre bender. Often taking rock/other genres and combining them to make something dope. The sample from Mojo So Dope is a great example. The original isn’t something I’d listen to normally, but that “God I thought I loved you so, oh oh oh” makes the song

[@kcsstar]

This was my favorite song from NBA 2K11

[@DG-it1si]

oh yeah

[@Jesse2353]

same

[@stephenbrady5835]

Same

[@nevermore5093]

same, brother

[@KeanaZD]

I feel you bro

[@TonyMichaels166]

Used to smoke before school with my best friend and bump this right after it dropped. RIP.

[@stephencussy2522]

Song needs to be recognized globally. 2K11 players having chills while listening to this song. So underrated.

[@thaprofessa2296]

We know the real

[@stephencussy2522]

@@thaprofessa2296 yeah boiii

[@brandonohara4122]

Factssssss

[@stephencussy2522]

@@brandonohara4122 Needs to be revived in 2K24 and Kobe on the cover

[@stevonwhite8933]

Facts dude

[@j.jamesYT]

I remember playing nba 2k11 for hours in the afternoon and evening during the whole summer 9 years before listening to this song. I was picking Miami Heat just for Dwyane Wade. Used to make him 99 overall and dominate all the teams. Making every shot with him, passing him the ball all the time. Same thing with Jordan in Chicago Bulls. And after playing that game I'd watch some KZbin videos of him and then go to the park and play basketball with my friends. Shooting like DWade, pretending I'm him. Sometimes impersonating MJ. I was hoping I'll grow up one day and play in the NBA like them. Maybe dunk the rim too. We then, went to live somewhere else. 9 years later and after all these somehow, I'm finding myself here in the same room during the Covid 19 listening to this song. Of course I never made it. Never touched the rim. I can't describe how I'm feeling right now. Deja Vu? Nostalgia? Sadness? I don't know...

[@dylannesti6910]

Hey Man U got up and played that’s more than most can say. It’s all about effort... maybe u didn’t touch the rim on the court but u most certainly can soar above the rim with your dreams if you put your heart into what you want. Stay being a free spirt, don’t be sad be happy for the memory!

[@bbpoItergeist]

Nathaniel James Christmas we all dreamed about being in the nba. Cherish those memories tho bc it sounds like you had a good childhood

[@soldadodecristo8037]

Yes sirski!

[@1stplacer]

wow word dude

[@stephen7155]

YOU CAN DO IT !!!

[@robbieramsdell]

My mom used to play this for me when I was about 5, now I’m 18 and I graduated in a month and half and I’ve been listening to this whole album for the last 2 weeks just reliving my childhood :)

[@Hennessyfather]

NBA 2K11 memories.. Will always be the best 2k in my opinion.

[@saltugbolukbas4515]

Trap4ss Definetly!

[@Lakersfan08._.24]

Trap4ss Right

[@mariadiaw9329]

i agree

[@nickguerrero9154]

Man back when D rose was the man. I still remember I went undefeated in franchise mode with the bulls. Good memories

[@alice_love_eduardo2435]

2k11 better than 2k20 , sorry but it's true

[@Lazarasz]

NBA 2K11 Babyyy!!

[@eddietuggles9340]

PeopleCanFly23 Damn Straight.

[@directorbeau]

@@eddietuggles9340 the best 2k

[@eeeeWassup]

The chills that just rained down my body man. I'll never forget junior year in HS listening to this gem while in rotation. Good times man, a song that'll forever be a banger to me.

[@yeerr8241]

This is bringing back memories of playing NBA 2k11 all night without a care in the world. Back when everything was simple. Oh how things change... I’m 23 now and things are changing too fast. I’m wishing everyone out there the best! Much love.

[@alexstruss8485]

Man I felt this

[@mehranhassan3297]

The world is only as simple as you are. Always keep your young spirit alive

[@Kobez24x]

Yea man I’m 22 now and i feel this so much. Those were the days

[@randon_iso]

Haha me too brother.

[@jamieyourdead]

Same here im 24 i remember playing my player mode and this or i can talk would always play and hype me up

[@SunnySidhu_TinyTauTsss]

I always wanna cry in start but when when he start with "Gimme Gimme Symphonies" a pain filled but pleasant smile always come to my face. Dont know why

[@phoenix0282]

like a bittersweet melancholy

[@Dorkeydaze]

Sunny Sidhu The realization that life is so close to a dream, and maybe if we reach just for enough maybe we can grasp at a bit of that dream.

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

the mad grin of someone realizing it all makes sense after all....

[@graceburlson1307]

2024 still listening.

[@valleyofthedolls]

same

[@ArthosBlue]

@@valleyofthedolls same

[@wickedslug883]

[@malu2684]

🙌🏽

[@elvisvalverde1721]

My brother just sent this to me reminding me what music we was smoking to back in the day ❤

[@Harris665]

Why didn't this song blow up? It's the best pop song I've heard in the last decade!

[@CavCchioli]

Because no one likes songs with meaning anymore....😕 only pop crap that's catchy and talks about bullshit.

[@MRARROYOonutube]

First of all the percussion is directly sampled from "Umbrella" by Rihanna

[@LG187]

+Mrarroyo Rihanna was not the first or last to use these drums...

[@ckl33]

+Mrarroyo or they both used the same sound pack for the drums

[@chrissheldron9511]

this video has 5 million views lol what do you mean

[@ajof600]

Finna cry to this

[@leizuworldwide]

Listening while on quarantine 🙌🏼

[@strathmore5267]

Too right

[@alisonengebretsen8685]

Wow this song brings back sooo many memories. Haha

[@Ilyass159159]

Yeessss

[@stevendiaz3206]

Yea no kidding. I remember driving with my brother around the beach and turning this song up loud as hell. such a masterpiece!

[@ghostreconpro9450]

ikr

[@benjaminbrown9459]

Most underrated song ever cuz this song brings me happiness for some reason

[@deepDudu]

A masterpiece even 13 years later

[@ogichidaag2362]

Memories when this came out RIP MY COUSIN

[@claraabelha]

When I was 11, I used to listen it on the radios but didn't know the name is this song. I searched this for 5 years. I cried so much when finally found :( Still crying btw

[@shawnaltamar2656]

Yooo I know that feeling oof lmao

[@Keirmarchant]

this song brings so many memories :D

[@Toochilledtocare-_-]

GOAT she was 11 and it took 5 years. Can you not do the math 😂

[@SgtSoloDolo]

Clara Abelha i was looking for 4 years and finally found it

[@billfrankman4370]

Clara Abelha you cried? Lmfaoo

[@HoorayForTyler]

nostalgia man....damn

[@haytemdsq9130]

yes😢

[@nadiathelonghuman9636]

This song is still a go to when I need to cry. So beautiful. August 2024 still listening

[@idkwt2use]

Dan black is so good idk how any of his songs aren't more recognized

[@jonjonsanchez5204]

Easy A reminds me of this song. Which I always play whenever I play 2k11... best beat ever!

[@skyjackson904]

Wow. 2010. I was born 2005 and I turned 6 before this song came out but, I found it now I’m 12. I remembered crying hearing this song every time it came on because it reminded me of my grandpa (who passed away) so when I heard the song today my heart broke and I started crying. It still gets to me. A few years pass and it still gets me

[@brandonohara4122]

It's okay buddy I miss my grandpa too. It will get better kiddo

[@EricLanda-me2ln]

In 2015 I broke down in my shower because of a diagnosis I got from a Dr, in college, with my gf, with my whole life ahead. This song broke me but not the way one would imagine. In the sense that I asked to god in a symphony to give me more than the life I could see… 10 years later, past the time frame the neuros told me I wasn’t going to walk, let alone have kids… I heard this song aloud with my same gf and she dated how much she hated this song because of how it awoke me. And I looked at her arms told her ye of little faith look at what he has given us despite the darkness I found myself in.

[@althansaisoaa9582]

Anyone still listening to this 2k11 banger in 2024?🎉❤

[@imheresoidontgetfined]

2K11 folks know how special this song was back then. 😩 good ole days of just gaming and starting college for me.

[@Scott_M23]

This song is great but the music vid is a master piece

[@Teraininamu]

2010 production.

[@fullmetal6519]

Video is pretty good

[@ugobabyy]

The video really is amazing

[@ethandaley69]

Agreed. I'm blown away with how unique and....masterful of an idea it is

[@iMThatOnlyBeast13]

It feels like a time machine

[@ChucksEhtreppar]

Just started humming symphonies all up in my mind today and here I am 🥹 I guess listening to good music through my childhood was totally worth it! 😊

[@edwardjr9232]

Me too 😆

[@joshmclovin]

Still feelin' this song to this day. Wish more people heard it.

[@alexmickenberg8863]

This song got me through some of the hardest times of my life- around the time this song came out as well as more recently. Thank you Scott, and thank you Dan.

[@refleex_779]

get well soon cudi , loved you since 09'

[@davidfash100]

I’ve been searching for this song for years now. Glad I’ve seen it The nostalgia!

[@realmercnasty]

This is one of the coolest, most creative videos I've ever seen.

[@m1dnight426]

Don’t know why the algorithm had this pop up again, but I’m here for it! 2K11 was still the best 2K btw 😭😭

[@flyingclubnilee2786]

Its already been almost 7 years since 2k11 was released but this still sounds fresh as heck

[@razkable]

2k and ea sports games and their soundtracks have introduced me to so may artists genres and songs I normally wouldn't have cause they aren't main stream and I thank whoever creates these soundtracks cause their so good...nba live 05 and 06 2k7 was the best 2k9-2k14 are all amazing song wise madden 07 09 are beastly too...so many songs artists or genres you would not know about without these games I tip my cap to them

[@MoulayeBen]

no matter what you're going through this music makes everything easier

[@mylesbuchanan6373]

Here we are in 2022 listening to this, heard it in 2K first, and stuck with me all these years

[@ethanlafontaine2055]

Same here bro

[@edwardjr9232]

Me too

[@CeeTheFlash]

Favorite memory from NBA 2k11

[@Target_Buster]

Makes me cry remembering better times

[@ethanburke8140]

+TargetBusterBoom9 isn't this just the perfect music video to do that? i mean, i know it wouldn't mean shit if those times weren't there, but it's almost as if they knew their video would end up catalogued with our memories. I haven't been able to find any info on the : hours team, but they have something.

[@Target_Buster]

+Fluck Burke very well said

[@billsong6006]

I listened it when I play training

[@WvyCam]

Ik right this song brings Bk memories from tht game

[@kidpsykie4170]

Best 2k track ever

[@MhandBoutrih]

So much nostalgia 🥹❤️

[@swagger1930]

2k11 memories, that game, man...

[@salacommander2674]

The game and the song have boosted each other's legacies... a truly great combo

[@lucasrm7]

1:48 Dan Black looks like the riddler of the gotham series 3:12 cory michael smith

[@rileyhyden7342]

this prolly one of my favorite songs, for life.

[@laurogarcia7783]

2024 this song still the bomb

[@narutoisno]

I havent heard this song in over a decade. What a gem to rediscover 😇

[@frankiemarchese2978]

Senior year in HS memories flowing like crazy when this plays. What a gem

[@arsenicsupersonic1]

Song makes me think of my life, my future and now. So beautiful... amazing what music can do.

[@anritsetskhladze2716]

throws me back in 2011, when I'm 13 years old scoring 150 points for New York Knicks in MyPlayer mode. DAMN. God bless cheat engine Mr Big Shot was All Star.

[@notoriousosc1669]

My favorite song back in 8th grade. This song places me back there. Oh how I wish I could go back. Good memories.

[@ragingfiip]

I'm listening to this in 2020, more than 10 years after it was released, and it's still one of my favorite songs of all-time.

[@richardsoria1547]

It's 22 now bud

[@wakeuptoreality171]

almost 24 bud. time flies holy@@richardsoria1547

[@SuniKayLou]

i love this so much, the chorus always gives me chills

[@oh-gz3yb]

Nicolette Let me slide in your DM's

[@solo6088]

@@oh-gz3yb L

[@4biddensecrets711]

I love when I remember old songs the human brain is something amazing 🔑getting stoned rn

[@CircusofPython]

Vibes are immaculate. Senior year of high school, freshman year of college, first real girlfriend, NBA 2K11, my hometown….take me back.

[@rshark6821]

The music sampled in this song is originally from a very underrated movie from the 80's called starman... give it a watch. A classic and a really good movie.

[@rockgamegirl4551]

Probably my most favorite movie of all time, so beautiful and touching

[@nappyrashh1535]

Do you know which song from starman in particular?

[@jimcarrey6928]

Best 2k ever created. So many memories. This song in general... nostalgic wow

[@chillmyninja4622]

2k11 has the best soundtrack. Damn, it's been a decade.

[@marian8757]

It was the theme song titled Starman Leaves, from a 1984 movie called Starman.

[@bball3048mmfr]

I remember in 2010 that song was stuck in my head for the longest time.

[@JeremyLinFan7]

loading up 2k11 and this plays in the menu, majestic scenes

[@CasperChi]

So many memories with this song from my childhood🖤

[@youngginblood]

NBA 2K11, freshman year of high school. The memories, damn.

[@Buddaflybri]

This song was also slept on. Man, what a time to be alive. You literally just had to be there 😩

[@dantecollins7842]

Oh man memories from 2k11

[@freakopop]

Still one of the coolest intro’s I’ve heard to a song. The first 25sec always blows me away.

[@liortzadok3984]

I cant believe I just found this song !! After 5 darn years...

[@ricky93100]

Damn lol

[@BallemBoyLeelSkiii]

This music video was wayyy ahead of its time

[@cucumbercool88]

randomly thought of this song on the train. still has my thumbs-up from way back

[@wefly789]

Nostalgic

[@floridareligion1k437]

kid cudi was the shit and really hope he makes more music

[@EternallyBlu]

Floridareligion 1k He's releasing a new album

[@carsonkurland4003]

Pizza Eater still waiting ;(

[@willcarroll9762]

Carson Kurland entergalactic is coming out 2021 along side an animated series. Supposedly he said he’s dropping a mixtape this year too

[@uchihasasuke945]

@@carsonkurland4003 ksg was dope and leader of the delinquents was sick. Cudi back on his shit

[@dixonbutts226]

Man on the moon 3 just came out

[@Andi-qr8cm]

13years ago … take me back

[@theSINGINGjaysmoove]

The melody give me chills!!!!! Thanks everyone who shared this song with me on 2k11 ❤❤❤❤

[@colegriffeth2441]

ah, 2k11 memories. 5th grade playing on the wii, thinking the graphics were amazing. this song really brings back memories.

[@beckyquin8365]

Wish I can go back to 2011. No worries, no stress. Just gaming and enjoying life.

[@MichaelScottDunderMifflin]

One the songs that gives me the most euphoria.. but while high it’s just unexplainable especially cruising on a sunset.

[@Buggered71]

MY GOD I WAS 13 NOW 23 SHIT... Brings back bittersweet sadness and memories,all my best Friends Just took their way and Every close friend I knew when this Song went out Is out of my Life since many years,people change so much during teenagerhood...time flows out of our hands like dry sand and so does our life

[@RJAY_LIVE]

This song will always be golden

[@AseqHD]

So many memories jeez... this song is a goddamn masterpiece and will always be

[@centromedicosantaelena8549]

why the fuck is this masterpiece not on spotify ???

[@JavierCastro17]

This song is so meaningful to me, it's always gonna remind me of my senior year in High School :)....Amazing memories!!

[@zeph209]

And once again here I am🙌

[@gomezyvonne12]

man i missed listening to this song everyday ❤😏 it's an all time favorite

[@Its_J_Molloy]

This track was ahead of its time

[@krystal1xo]

you know a song's truly amazing when it gives you goosebumps ♥

[@alessiaboschlyn5811]

Original picture Starman Carpenter music

[@wavybulleek4731]

This song is childhood memories 😅😢 playing As a rookie John wall or Playing the Michael Jordan challenge 🙏🏾 GREATEST 2k of all time and GREATEST 2k soundtrack of all time... #NBA2K11

[@s.f.694]

Still the most beautiful song 💓

[@zachroden9851]

My Grandma and I would play NBA 2K11. This is one of the songs she would love to play. Wish I had one more play with her.

[@Ejis2cool88]

how does this video only have 5m views

[@LuckeePenny]

Cause all people listen to now is that generic pop shit

[@dreamkiller808]

cause people stuck with mainstream shit like biber rihana

[@Utshob5]

it also bothers me that this has mainstream appeal it's really catchy

[@CRLKLL]

people don't know what good music is most of the time.

[@panchotheaddict420]

because i think the only place this song got real exposure was on nba 2k11. if i hadnt played that game then i would have never heard this song

[@Revilkappa]

When I was little this song made my imagination fly

[@gmellado8094]

The replayability of this tho, almost like the first time everytime. No other song can speak to me like this.

[@yahhBoiislackin]

Used to cruise to this song with my ex. Young dumb and didn’t know we’d never talk again after a couple years. Simpler times. Wish I could go back to being that ignorant teenager I used to be. Ahh I never would’ve guessed I would’ve ended up how I did and where I did. But aye! “give me give me symphonies.” Love it man. Glad I came back to this song.

[@acidfruitloops]

Wild wild horses brah. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qwcpZolJKrr5osi=h46y2062unuyf8FF

[@TomGorian]

NBA 2K11 Nostalgia hit me hard

[@kylecrouch7534]

Yeah. 2010, final year of school. Memories.

[@tuliomelo8042]

Same !

[@gramztoker842]

STARMAN

[@GeorgeNYer]

Highly underrated movie and theme song

[@marian8757]

@@GeorgeNYer True

[@montagecityy]

Played 2k11 as an 8 year old and this song gives the biggest chills of nostalgia. Absolutely love this song