ED SHEERAN HAS A CASTLE | Mike the Music Snob Reacts

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[@williamz7011]

"The wo-ords don't have to rhyme if you're being sensitive"...almost pissed myself laughing so hard at that shit. So good

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Lol thanks man. As always, good to see you on here \m/

[@prithvirajputhli4525]

Become The Knight listen to mama said or 7 years old the guys not bad

[@prithvirajputhli4525]

Become The Knight also listen to I took a pill in Ibiza the original one it's better than the uns uns crap

[@demi8177]

No no its a real castle. The town where he is from has a castle... its on a hill

[@miguelpereira9859]

LOL good ol' Mike expecting metaphors on a pop song

[@cowboycatss]

demi has a opinion I thought the same way Mike did, but only cause of a show. Pretty disappointing that it isn’t a metaphor

[@anatomicalvenus]

I don't really know how Ed Sheehan got popular. He's kinda generic- you could go to almost any bar in Ireland or Scotland and see a ginger with a guitar (yes I know he's English but still)

[@ProximaCentauri88]

Paolo Nutini is better.

[@marcelocastro6992]

Ireland or scottland ? Dude you can go to any school or college in the world and you will still find a lot ed sheerans with there acoustic guitars

[@andrewreece3682]

He's one of the greatest writers of our generation... and he can sing, play guitar... plus he's the loop pedal God

[@danielcooper1294]

I'd be interested to see your reaction to "You Need Me I Don't Need You" captured in the Live Room. I find that to be a very talented and innovative performance personally, and its a good reflection of one of the best things about Ed, namely his use of loop pedals in the live setting.

[@danielcooper1294]

If you do this it might be in your interest to also check out the studio version as well, cos in the live he incorporates extra lyrics, at least some of which are from songs by other artists.

[@graceandkevin5017]

Daniel Cooper i totally agree. It gives you a whole different perspective of ed sheeran and you start to appreciate him more as a musician

[@sergioacosta3000]

Please do this one, Mike!!!! (y)

[@lubyyy4438]

just give it a listen, it's really nice!

[@goodtucker8765]

Since when is this ginger twat music?

[@oOoKaylaGirloOo]

This sounds like Christian rock meets Sims

[@thepunishmentdue1166]

KAYLA S. Christian rock can be good like Stryper

[@ThunderRoad1]

Really impress with your critique of the song. I didn't agree with everything you said but I enjoyed your articulation. I will look forward to your annalistic views on other songs.

[@Novalunosis90]

Nice Opeth poster.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks haha.

[@cikame]

"15 years old and playing video games, now i'm 29 and i'm, still playing video games. ♪"

[@josephharper9024]

Being Scottish i love this song as I can totally identify with watching the sun set over a literal castle when i was little. It really does bring out the nostalgia for better times

[@shushant1757]

Not saying that today's pop artists aren't talented but they don't make anything new. Creativity is done in music nowadays cause when I hear songs on top 50, I hear similar beats, similar idea, similar way of singing and they do have similar videos. Pop artist runs after the audience nowadays rather than what they feel is great. Every female singer must seem sexual cause that's what the audience want, every male singer must focus on teenage love in his songs cause that's what teenage girls seek for so I don't blame the modern musicians as a whole but the audience who seek for those songs. There are great songs out there but they just don't come into the limelight because majority prefers songs about hoes, teenage love, sex and all which then leads to making those good talented singers dive into what majority want. It's a never ending cycle, every modern musician is just a sell-out and it's not only their fault.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yea it's getting really sad man.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

You're right to an extent, there has been a homogenous nature in the pop music industry for a while. The biggest reason those times seem more genuine to us is because the true crap died out while the timeless tunes lived on. Music has become more diverse and varied, but definitely not in pop in the last 10 years. A lot of the diversity you're seeing is probably from the internet revolution if I had to guess.

[@shushant1757]

You're right in your own way and yes music has always been diverse but not in modern pop. The diverse music videos are something you'll never see on the top 100 or 200 charts. It's the same concept that makes big fuzz and sweeps away all the prizes which has pressed the creative music industry to the bottom. This has resulted in artist being a sold out and take the path to success like Maroon 5 of today.

[@shushant1757]

By "music videos" I meant the actual music that goes along with the video. The video quality will def get better overtime but I don't listen to music to enjoy the artistry in the music video but to enjoy the artistry inside the song. And yes we have greater room for artistic diversity but just in terms of videos not music in itself. If I make you listen to 2 EDM songs by different artists then you won't be able to recognize which is played by whom and that's what worries me. There's no unique voice in modern music. They use similar concept and everything that I mentioned in the main comment. and not all but most do have similar videos. Majority of hip-hop song will have fat ass girls, cars and cash. Majority of modern teenage pop will have a guy fighting over for the girl. I didn't clear it but I meant that the creativity part was done in music not the music video (although, as I mentioned, you can expect what the music video is gonna deliver MOST OF THE TIMES). My large focus here's on the dead creativity in music not the music video. I think you got me now.

[@pargrokeq7465]

You said every modern musician you mean most modern musician and 90% pop artists not every:p

[@brandonlozano7654]

That Opeth Poster just fucking awesome!!

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

Ed Sheeran's music isn't exactly my cup of tea either. He has had a few songs that tug at my heart strings but because his lyrics are so specific, it's hard for me to identify with the story he's conveying. Plus, I usually listen to music to have a good time, not have a good cry.

[@turnleftaticeland]

i'm curious, what kind of music do you like to listen to?

[@iamgubbler95]

@@turnleftaticeland Cardi B

[@michaelgarcia314]

If only you'd listen to his older music, you'd definitely change your mind

[@Tmhoop91]

Michael Garcia totally agree. Not as stereotypical pop.

[@CoffeePotGames]

Michael Garcia it's all awful shit

[@ShrubPlays]

Dorbuscus Open your mind a little. You might enjoy things a little more.

[@CoffeePotGames]

Shrub Plays Music my mind's quite open. Ed Sheeran is just terrible

[@sigurdkaslegard420]

Dorbuscus check out " you need med i dont need you" and the live version

[@mrsmirk4495]

I’m British and love how you think our country is like. People from the south speak like you think every in the uk does (we in the north are more broad and would say can’t rather than caaaaaaaan’t)

[@LaauraaTW]

this is so on the ball, I'm glad to see you're posting more regularly maan.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Always glad to see you one here \m/

[@BecomeTheKnight]

*on

[@abdulmajeedahm644]

Dude..mainstream music has been shit for too long now it's getting ridiculous

[@alexanderjohansson6127]

if its bad why is it so populer

[@abdulmajeedahm644]

Because it's the only thing that gets played on the radio and the 16 year old girls love it

[@benasanceris4299]

alexander johansson And it's easier to consume that shit.

[@gregorstrange7768]

It's easy listening. Imagine consuming Pink Floyd while driving car...you'd probably crash

[@theramchepser7644]

Its all the same thing Drums are a very VERY big part in music The kick and snare is very important But modern day music just uses the snare and kick The snare can be replaced with claps Then you have a piano for the sad songs Obviously a bassline but they are kind of removing it Also a ukelele sometimes or an acoustic/classical guitar And the vocalist needs to look good and be cool

[@honeyandlavender_]

I never understood the obsession these girls have with Sheeran... & I still don't get it.

[@skepticmonkey6923]

Oh man i thought you were going to tear apart "Shape of you" still a good vid

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

I saw like 3 versions of this on the trending tab. Excited to see your input, because I haven't watched it yet.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Wow. I only saw the lyric one at the top. I didn't see if the music vid was on there. Missed opportunities to ridicule :(

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

Lol, there was the one you used, the live version, and I thought there was another live version but my eyes may have played tricks on me.

[@joshwmusic6838]

The best nostalgia / growing up / life songs are In My Life off the Rubber Soul album by The Beatles and Penny Lane also by The Beatles! Fuck it... just check out all of The Beatles songs!!

[@Monsterpop]

he is not a country artist though mate. im not a fan of his music, but he is a 100% genuinely very good live performer from shows ive saw on tv and online. but again, absolutely not trying to be in any way a country artist. when he started he was promoted as a folky type singer songwriter. he now has full band type songs, which are obviously geared towards getting him in the charts. he also recently took a year or so out, during which he went and worked in a local thrift store. ive never heard or read a bad word about the chap . seems to be a genuinely nice fella whos just doing what he does. he also exclusively uses his own signature small bodies Martin(i think) acoustic. hes not an electric player.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's one thing I noticed about this song; it felt genuine. That why the cliches didn't bother me I think. He really meant what he said.

[@Monsterpop]

Become The Knight he seems like the real deal,and a good guy

[@anitsirk_kim9171]

after shape of you and he became mainstream there's alot of bad words ive heard and read about this chap, they're obviously haters and quite infuriating

[@cikame]

The only defence i'll offer to Ed Sheeran is that i'm also from the UK and grew up in a rural area, so speeding down country lanes makes total sense to me, and is COMPLETELY different from the country roads referenced in country music. Think this www.bbc.co.uk/staticarchive/1649b6212c19745fb0a75508968d1178eb6bee98.jpg

[@Kasino80]

This one sounds like a Mumford and Sons reject song.

[@thrashgoblin9926]

I commend you for reaching a positive assessment on such a bland song both lyrically and musically. Personally I think it's important to acknowledge the importance of the Taylor Swifts and Ed Sheerans of the world, because not all people think on the same waves and therefore metal is not for everyone. Just like listening to this song made me want to submerge my head in a bowl of jello... you get my drift. I think of pop music as mostly cute and cartoonish disney channel tunage. From the mutual metalhead stand point I genuinely respect that you found nice things to say about a song that's not your cup of tea; especially as a popularizing public figure. Hats off to you, man!

[@thrashgoblin9926]

Because music is important to everyone to enjoy.... I'm done now. I swear.

[@RedDevilsAlways]

Well put

[@maninthecrowd5076]

Disney uses pop that are pleasing for children. The massive bulk of pop now is not digestable for any person with something remotely resembling a brain. Keeping that in mind I should say Ed is a genius. Making music out of a genre so shitty, at present. Literally more poop than pop in the genre now.

[@timothyhurkmans7251]

Htf is he running with a broken leg

[@iranoutofnames6444]

i think he broke his leg while he was running

[@johand.h1087]

idk why but your comment killed me

[@TheShawnRaven]

Not exactly a huge Ed Sheeran fan...but his music is actually listenable, I will grant that.

[@renfloyd7595]

Shape of you is him going SUPER pop. Some of his not-hits showcase his musical abilities and voice better

[@davidjefferson7562]

Would just like to say that I like most of your insights in your 'reaction' videos and I agree with a lot (not all) of your opinions. One thing that stood out to me in this video though is how perspective of the listener / artist can have such a strong impact on what imagery a song can give you. What highlighted it for me are your comments about his 'country road' cliché lyrics to invoke feelings of nostalgia. As somebody who lives in the UK that line has a completally different meaning to me. Country music isn't really a thing over here, we call it 'country and western' and as a genre it has no traction in any of our mainstream markets. in the UK a 'country road' also brings to mind a very specific type of road, which are very common outside of motorways and larger towns. They are typically only a single lane wide, don't have any lighting and are very twisty with constant turns and bends. They quite often also have hedges or drystone walls on either side of them which make it very hard to see if anything is coming around the corner in the opposite direction to you so they can be pretty dangerous. Despite being such tricky roads they very rarely have any speed restrictions other than the national speed limit which means that about 60% of all fatal car accidents in the UK happen on these roads. so for me that line brings up the feelings of recklessness everybody used to have as a young teenager. that way that you almost felt immortal, when death was more of a concept than something that you recognise as part of everyday life. It makes me curious as to what the artist was aiming for when he wrote it as he is a British singer, but the market in the USA is a lot larger so was he targeting it more the american people? i don't know but again I just find it interesting how the perspective of the listener can make the same line have different meanings. Dunno if you will ever read this giant wall of text but I just thought that as a musician yourself you may find my observation interesting, who knows. here is an example of what I think of as a country road (if a bit more picturesque than any I have driven on personally) : www.carrentals.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/canstockphoto17833412.jpg

[@FuzzygamingRP]

Could you plz react to Ed sheeran you need me i don't need you, live Capulet.

[@plebiansociety]

Ed Sheeran just emulates Paul Simon in just about everything he does, like the Weeknd does MJ, Gaga does Madonna, The 1975 does Duran Duran etc. Pop music of the 2010's is just a recap of the 80's with tighter production.

[@Kasino80]

Tighter production and lack of personality (except for Gaga).

[@zaksharman6279]

The castle in the song is Framingham castle in Suffolk England he grew up in the Framingham area

[@seanlocke2228]

The dude comes from Framlingham, Suffolk, England. 3:46 That castle you see there is Framlingham Castle. I've been there a couple of times, it is big, impressive and full of history. Also, if you've seen the country roads in Suffolk, they an be very narrow. So narrow, in fact, that it is down right dangerous to speed without crashing into someone round a tight corner.

[@india-xs8sm]

He's talking about a literal castle lol it's in Yorkshire :)

[@joshuabruce9599]

Pot noodle No he comes from Suffolk and he’s talking about fucking Framlingham castle

[@iamgubbler95]

Yeah, you idiot! What are you doing mixing up your castles! Are you crazy? If you were in the Suffolk area, the Queen would have your head for this. I'm going to notify the UK equivalent of the CIA and get you put on a no-fly list. I'M LITERALLY SHAKING RIGHT NOW REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@crazymanwithaplunger]

I'm a fan of Ed Sheeran. I kind of liked some of his music then took my GF to see him in concert - big stadium arena tour he did with just him, his guitar and creating loops - blew me away. The guy has genuine talent. He's not country - he's more folk, but he's also pop, and wishes he was a rapper too. The Hobbit song (can't remember it's name right now) is probably my favourite having seen him do it live and the production on it was just awesome.... Ignore Shape of You - it's not representational of him as an artist over-all - it's just a pop hit and it's meant to be a pop-hit. He has those but he has his more deep songs, and his singer/songwriter songs... I think the reason I like him is that he's not just like every other pop artist out there and mixes it up quite a bit.

[@pajamas6018]

Ed knows his way around a guitar. You should look into his live performances.

[@GogiRegion]

It’s probably a modulated delay, hence the “light light light chorus” sound. That’s what it sounds like to me (I used to exclusively use modulated delay, so I know that sound well).

[@MrRobertcurrie]

Can honestly say I find your videos so entertaining because of your educated and informative reactions. Nowadays all you see is over-rations or people only agreeing with a mainstream thought process and it's good to see you coming from a different angle. I will also suggest checking ed's earlier stuff, when he was up and coming, there's some real good lyrics there like "A team" and the "you need me" live version. Keep up the good work bro!

[@bandageddude8635]

Hey man, new subbie here, stumbled upon your vids throughout the harmonica reaction video, died laughing, watched other videos and thoroughly enjoyed your channel. Keep it up man, you're making real good content here.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I really appreciate that man \m/ Welcome to the channel!

[@circemuller1933]

@@BecomeTheKnight dumb

[@adamwhalen1446]

would love to see you do one of these types of videos where talk about/analyze some of the songs that you love and are extremely passionate about e.g. dream theater and opeth

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I would really like to!!! But I haven't decided whether it would be better to do one of their songs that I love, or one of their songs that I hate. ........nvm, I already answered my own question.

[@adamwhalen1446]

Become The Knight Just thought it would be good for you to show off some examples of why you love progressive metal. I have only recently gotten into the genre over the past year and have become immensly passionate about it and want to learn all i can.

[@djikari1762]

Listen to his older stuff, it's way different. Like his first album. I think you'd appreciate it

[@joshuabruce9599]

Mate, I’m live near where Ed Sheehan lives and he was brought up in a place called Framlingham which is known for having a massive fuck off castle. So while there may be some metaphor there there is also a big fucking castle nearby

[@eamonmac2751]

Keep rocking my man!

[@MikeRees]

I'm sure as a musician Ed was aware of the overuse of country roads in country music but as a Brit I was clueless on the matter - I can identify with a lot of the things in this song because I had a similar childhood and the shift from my current urban setting to the country lanes when I go visit family and friends where I grew up is the specific trigger that gets me remembering it all. I mean, outside of London it's basically impossible to grow up not experiencing them before shutting yourself inside a city for a career when you leave school. I doubt by this point Ed was writing just for a British audience but I suspect this song is more likely to resonate with us

[@MikeRees]

Also he was being literal with the castle :p

[@bluesyace9564]

Do some videos on John mayer please. I want to know your thoughts on his guitar skills

[@CPedrosa94]

After having watched some of your videos you earned yourself a new subscriber man! I don't share the same opinion 100% but I like the way you present things, being self-aware that you're yourself biased even though you get to pull through that to make nice and constructive comments. Good work, rock on!

[@EleshaSizemoreBoone0929]

If you wanna love Ed Sheeran listen to "I See Fire"

[@henriktheonly3874]

I think everyone knows that song..

[@ChessCat1500]

I did.... Probably only song I kinda liked.... Still very far from making me fall in "love" With his music.. Sorry...

[@Kasino80]

God no. That's just as horrible as everything else. Only redeeming factor is the connection to the Tolkien universe, although the worst part of it.

[@cadencole103]

I'm not a big Ed Sheeran fan but the song I see fire has really interesting fingerstyle guitar playing in it.

[@XxNocturnalKnightxX]

Or maybe he meant the country roads as literal, since roads out in the country are country roads. (or highways if you want to call them that too)

[@stef12121999]

Almost heaven... West virginia... Blue ridge mountains... Shenandoah river

[@marcscamozzi5537]

You are very smart with the words you use when describing the music and I'm glad you make these kind of vids. I definitely love your videos and opinions. I hate most pop music I piss myself in laughter when you watch pop videos and say the exact stuff I'm thinking about it. Keep going with these vids man your knowledge of music is commendable.

[@erichgallasch5367]

Hi Mike. Erich The "Bolt" here, absolutely love your style in reacting. That is why I subscribed to your channel. I would love to see your reactions to a couple of singers I came across over the past year or so. I realise you are not really into the high voice stuff, but the two singers I will mention are definitely worth a listen: I'm only assuming you have not heard these guys prior. 1. Dimash Kudaibergen. He is 24 years old and from Kazakhstan, south of Russia, Nth west of China. He was in a singing competition in 2017 called I am a singer. His first song on the show was: SOS d'un terrien en detress. Many others he sung are great too. Opera 2, Late Autumn, and some covers. Show must go on by Queen and All by myself Eric Carmen I think. I am sure you won't be disappointed. It's his voice range that is so amazing. I think his lowest recorded note was an F2 and his highest a D8. He also sings in many languages, Kazakh, Russian, Chinese, French, English, that's all I can think of at the minute. 2. Marcelito Pomoy. He is 34 years old and from the Philippines, he is renowned for his ability to sing tenor and soprano. A song called the Prayer and Power of love are worth a listen. You are obviously into the music scene so I hope you will at least have a look at these singers. Let me know either way. I do a bit of youtubing but haven't seen you until now. Just hope you are still in action. Regards Erich The "Bolt"

[@cbcnetwork5901]

Ed sheeran wrote shape of you for some pop singer but the studio who produced their album said that it would sound good in the album so they forced him to put it in their when he didn’t want it for himself

[@ProximaCentauri88]

It sounds very Coldplayish Hillsong cheesy song, but not really terrible. It's a good radio song while driving. Also reminds me of Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway", written by Avril Lavigne

[@nicklaswachter8242]

I dont listen to Ed Sheeran that much, but his album X is one of the best Acoustic Albums and way softer and more instrumental then this single. Shape of You is probably his weakest song (in my opinion it sucks), he can do so much better then this.

[@goodtucker8765]

Everything he does is utter bullocks.

[@ryanbollinger1759]

Divad Fwalton Someone needs to show this man Opeth's damnation album. Amazing acoustic work there.

[@swedishmeatball8374]

I don’t think he wrote shape of you. It isn’t a “ed song”

[@Gguyrules]

the lyrics made me piss myself laughing (not really, damn it, but you get the damn picture XD). That whole: "lyrics" and all the sudden...and rolling down the hill...

[@beybladerminecrafter]

definitely recommend that you watch him live or in the studio when he starts using a loop pedal.

[@kirbyjakescarborough4515]

This was good info man. Beneficial to a songwriter figuring it out. Thanks.

[@IronBridge1781]

3:59 Nope, it's an actual castle. Framlingham Castle to be precise: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framlingham_Castle

[@stevensharpe4530]

If you did more research, you would know that Ed Sheeran initially wrote Shape of You with other songwriters for a different artist. He was initially going to give the song to someone else, but the record label said he should keep it

[@batsvsjoke123]

My girlfriend loves Ed Sheeran, he is literally talking about a castle in Suffolk, which is where he grew up 👍🏻 another interesting thing is that when he says "driving at 90" he actually can't drive and got a message from the police for the lyric because that is about 30mph over the speed limit

[@veronicam2935]

Ed does have his drivers licence now. He hadn't driven a car before, when he had to drive around the race track on the Top Gear show.

[@dalaicavalcanti8106]

not an ed sheeren fan, but ed sheeren is a descent player. He can solo even.

[@dislikebutton660]

4:41 lmfao

[@iammymum]

Just to give some context I'm pretty sure he's talking about Framlington castle in his home town!

[@andrewc4112]

I'm surprised you haven't heard Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud;" it's his only song that I knew until I also started hearing "Shape of You" on the radio. The bassline of said song sounds like a Marvin Gaye song.

[@FuzzygamingRP]

react to Ed Sheeran - "You Need Me, I Don't Need You" captured in The Live Room please, i think that will change your point of view

[@goodtucker8765]

Please do not!

[@MouldyMonkey]

The songs based in Suffolk, he’s more than likely talking about an actual castle (Farlingham Castle I think??)

[@r.g.3480]

Ed Sheeran is an absolutely amazing musician in my opinion. He's a great composer and has a particular way with words. His live performances are just amazing and he's also an amazing guy, seems super humble to me.

[@lucyroberts8104]

I know I'm very late but he was literally talking about a castle on a hill near is home that he used to go to with his friends.

[@yamfalach9962]

can you react to melanie martinez music?

[@yuelinli3527]

That thumbnail is the best

[@danielgibeault8060]

4:41 I'm dead 😂😂😂😂

[@colincantplayguitar]

I literally is a castle, he lived need one and would watch the sunset

[@colincantplayguitar]

*it, sorry

[@lazyjake1024]

Hey man great video (as always). I remember your sub genre episode and i was wondering what genre/sub-genre this band is. They're called That Handsome Devil. I really like 'em and think you should check them out. Thanks!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Hey man welcome back! From their sound they're somewhere in the middle of alternative rock and experimental. Some cool stuff \m/

[@JoshHadley772]

Ive Just Realised Who You Remind Me Of Aftrer Watching About 7 Or So Of Your Videos. Chris Pratt( I Think Your Voice Sounds Similiar And If You Had Shorter Hair Then You Would Look Similiar I Think)

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I get that a lot haha. If I had shorter hair and was in better shape I'd get work posing as him at parties :P

[@JoshHadley772]

Yeah And Just Grab An Acoustic And Never Use The Strings Just Slap The Body Or Maybe Just Play Those Two Notes. And Thanks For Replying

[@Kurmudgeon]

Slash Sucks

[@chocopain2010]

Check out his old songs , Thinking out loud or photograph

[@onsesejoo2605]

Country is derived and filled with things that originate from Irish / Celtic tradition, so who's taking music influences from where, Sheeran being from the UK ?

[@mayolicious69]

Music is not words. However to many people music is art and the artistic meaning of a song is emphasised by the lyrics. A lot of songs are heavily enhanced by the lyrics artistically. For example a lot of Dream Theater's Images and Words album heavily resonates with me through the lyrics as well as the music (the song as a whole).

[@AdamVelazquezVA]

B R O K E M Y L E G

[@Tasmanian_Wolf]

I watched a couple of videos .. and so far I can tell.. I really love ur voice :D

[@leotimtom6637]

3minutes after the song i already forgot it.

[@ashamehta5202]

While I get that his music might not fit the taste of many, I highly recommend that you check out his live performances. it's really amazing what one man can do with just a guitar and a loop pedal. His lyrics also have lots of substance (small bump, the A team, give me love etc) and he's one of the few performers today who sounds great live. I'm glad you liked castle on the hill!

[@Bimagragaireacht]

HEY BROTHER I COULDNT AGREE MORE we in Ireland loved this fucker at the start and these kinda songs are genuinely good, so in school we decided we'd do one of his as a class at the Christmas concert...and all the fucking normies picked shape of you, by the way I'm doing something Eric Johnson-esque for my solo piece, lets expand minds brother

[@thewelsh-lad8719]

Castle on a hill makes me cry. It reminds of some.... Things.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

hey man you said in one of your videos that you went to college to study music, so you know all your theory and shit?

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yeah pretty well. I forgot a decent amount of it (the more complicated terms from classical music in the late 1800's to early 1900's) but the practical applications are still very alive and well.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

Ok cool, I've playing for like 9 years and I took lessons for some time but they were pretty shit so I'm learning most of my theory and technique with books and youtube

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Those are great places to learn man! It's always helpful having a coach/instructor to make sure you're doing it properly but not necessary.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

The theory book has instruccions and has the answers on the back, so when im done with this I'll probably get the berklee guitar method to smooth out the edges

[@joellucalord5777]

Love your videos man!!!

[@ravagebuilds6674]

This feels like the for you song

[@Dephax]

Sheeran himself said that 'Castle on the Hill' and 'Shape of you' weren't the best in his new album. I would recommend listening to some older songs of his.

[@shane4018]

4:20 Smh man. Skeilig Micheal is off of the coast of Ireland

[@BarriosGroupie]

Despite me admiring Ed as possessing a unique talent, I still consider this to be a great fair, intelligent, impartial review; I'd love to know what this guy considers to be "great" music. As a guess, I reckon he rates Green Day's American Idiot album to be great music, and so do I.

[@thattypicalslimy8548]

He likes dream theater, opeth, and porcupine tree

[@colincantplayguitar]

Also watch him live, his guitar playing is insane

[@mileynick88]

Hahahahaahha "words don't have to rhyme when you're being sensitive"... Ed Sheeran is the only pop artist I like... but I agree with you... yet I think he is the only one making music with real intruments right now, I mean in pop music.

[@timdaugherty5488]

It sounds like a damn sprint commercial. Huge keys in the background ripping of traci chapman fast car omg. This is lounge music a studio could write without even hearing.

[@jamesrodolfo8068]

oh my god his verses have no flow and they end so suddenly.

[@kaaniko]

i really like his old stuff . you should look at them too

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Can't say that I've listened to his old stuff, though I'd be willing to give it a shot.

[@dillonwong8192]

I will honestly say I don't enjoy his music what so ever, but I will say he is quite talented at what he does.

[@jordanmitchell380]

Recently I read an article that compared Ed Sheeran to Eric Clapton....

[@matthewspivey1816]

Thats the best thumbnail in the world

[@jeppehalsefugleberg9227]

listen to his first album '+' its really great

[@peterstreat804]

The shape of you is the only song like it that Ed had the rest is more like this and even more divergent. He has his own style.

[@henriktheonly3874]

The thumbnail.. just ohh

[@sercattletv]

You should check out is his live music completely different

[@p1rat3cat]

He his from Framligham, a little town with a castle ;-)