First Time Hearing Beck - “Loser” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@timlenard1646]

he wrote this to prove it doesn't matter what an artist says, if it sounds good ppl will listen.. that's why the lyrics are is a jumble of words...

[@aliciarenon]

Kind of Blues Traveler-esque with “Hook”

[@Fenixias]

@@aliciarenon or Smells like Teen Spirit

[@QuakerPop]

Actually, listen harder. Read the lyrics while the song is playing. It seems like a random collage but all circling around the theme of "loser " gambling, drugs, poverty, suicide, lost time....

[@DoubleMonoLR]

" I'd make up these ridiculous songs just to see if people were listening. 'Loser' was an *extension* of that." Although the song was created spontaneously, Beck has claimed to have had the idea for the song since the late 1980s; he once said, "I don't think I would have been able to go in and do 'Loser' in a six-hour shot without having been somewhat prepared. It was accidental, but it was something that I'd been working toward for a long time." (After trying to rap like Chuck D) According to Beck, the line that became the song's chorus originated because "When [Stephenson] played it back, I thought, 'Man, I'm the worst rapper in the world, I'm just a loser.' "The raps and vocals are all first takes. If I'd known the impact it was going to make, I would have put something a little more substantial in it." - so seems more like he was playing around/experimenting, rather than trying to prove anything. He also did folk-ish hip-hop with "gold chains".

[@gonzo2495]

there are a few examples for it. like adriano celentano in the 70s with "Prisencolinensinainciusol"

[@kcprice1115]

Beck -- Two turntables and a microphone 👍 awesome song

[@aftonair]

Yes.

[@debjorgo]

Where It's At is the name of the song. Great song!

[@ronparsons8786]

Beck is a certified musical genius and has won multiple Grammys. He transcends and traverses many different styles and genres...

[@MasterJohnMoss]

A HUGE hit when released. So fresh at the time. Still fun!

[@jimschwartz39]

I’m an old-school metal head and think Beck is a genius

[@CapnLubeHandles]

Dude straight up. Gojira is my low energy day music and beck is a fucking legend.

[@jhamler1]

Beck is a fusion artist, I think. His lyrics are absurd but engaging somehow. It's all in good fun and contemplation.

[@andisizzle]

I had the privilege of seeing Beck right before he got big. He played a small club, laid back enough that me and a couple friends attending with me just sat on the stage, leaning up against one of the monitors. He was so chill. He used an old Fisher Price megaphone for voice distortion and chatted with the crowd like we were all just hanging out. One of the best shows of the early 90s.

[@mavjimbo]

Great memory

[@adamboone3565]

We saw him during the morning phase tour, it was at a symphony hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and he invited everyone up on stage and we all went up on stage

[@scapito]

Beck is known for experimenting with sounds and musical genres... you never know what you're going to get. 12+ albums, still winning music awards and touring with music festivals.

[@CalixYukon]

🔥🔥🔥🔥Get crazy with the cheeze whiz

[@rallypoint1]

That line and “termite, choking on the splinters” has cracked me up for about 30 years now!!!! Gotta luv it!!!!

[@princeofpcos9804]

'And my time is a piece of wax ... falling on a termite ... that's choking on the splinters' - what drugs was that and where's my hottub time machine?

[@TheNewRevolution]

I was in high school when this came out. It was very inspiring. I could do the slide guitar on my crappy $100 acoustic guitar, and the lyrics were just gold for an awkward, slightly disaffected, apathetic young man from the wrong side of the tracks. I had got to the point where I was no longer ashamed of growing up in the trailer park. Music was my refuge from the not so great reality of my life. This one was right up my alley. It's a classic and one that I will still break out on occasion when pick up an acoustic guitar. It amazes me how many people think they've never heard it until it gets to the chorus.

[@iamangee]

I’m not a huge fan or anything, but Beck is immensely talented. Kanye the Jackass tried to Taylor Swift Beck when he won a Grammy a few years ago and later apologized after learning Beck plays somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 instruments.

[@tinanickerson1006]

30 years on and I still don't know what the heck this song means LMBO!! But dang it has da melody and beats.....love the early to mid 90's alt era music man...

[@zenpuppy6025]

Let’s get crazy with the cheese wiz 🤣 Great song 🎧

[@lynnschnekenburger7270]

Oh, you nailed it!!! One of the best tunes ever!!!🤣 Beck has an amazing catalogue. Time for a little Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity , Canned Heat and on and on.......✌❤

[@3DJapan]

Virtual Insanity is a great song but the video is really cool too.

[@larindanomikos]

Yeah, I remember these days. Beck and Beastie Boys all the time at my house 25..30 years ago. Byw, he did this first album on 4-track tape recorder all on his oddyknocky.

[@farmersteve661]

Wow ! I’ve been waiting . This was Beck’s 1st SINGLE in 1993 off of his 3rd studio album “Mellow Gold” (1994). Bear with me. His 5th studio album “ Odelay” ( 1996) contained “Where It’s At” & “The New Pollution” which reached a huge new audience. I HIGHLY suggest you listen to those 2 albums in their entirety back to back before diving into the rest of his work . They are amazing perfect albums you definitely need to hear off vinyl with headphones . 👍🎸✌️

[@jasonremy1627]

"Where It's At" is another great Beck tune.

[@kalohaggard1729]

The lyrics to this are so insane yet have this perfect flow .You can't not listen when it comes on. Brilliant.

[@kennyoconnor1523]

Legendary artist that peaked before social media. Genius music videos folks.

[@longfootbuddy]

when i was in college, there was a real clean cut guy that kind of reminded me of an early 60s stylled guy, that wanted to hang out with us because we all smoked.. and we put on this song after we smoked, and this guy started calmly singing it word for word, and we looked at each other puzzled

[@florenciaalvarez3213]

I was finally able to see Beck in concert when he opened for U2 in 2017! It was worth the wait, and amazing. My cousin and I were screaming “Soy Un Perdedor = I’m a Loser (Baby)” and people started asking us, “All this time he was singing I’m a loser in Spanish?” Yep! Every album is different and incredible, there are 14 to choose from. My favorite songs are “Devil’s Haircut” and “Hell Yes”. Thanks for the reaction!!

[@MrDLYouTube]

I always thought he said "So open the door, I'm a loser baby". LOL

[@willynillylive]

I saw him on the one foot in the grave tour he was great

[@florenciaalvarez3213]

@@MrDLKZbin Agreed. It took me twice to figure it out. So when I finally had the opportunity to see him, I did not hold back. I think it’s funny he named his album “Guero” meaning “blond or Caucasian” it’s Mexican American slang. Doesn’t surprise me as he grew up in LA in Chicano/Mexican American neighborhoods.

[@florenciaalvarez3213]

@@willynillylive How exciting! I’ve only been able to see Beck once!

[@willynillylive]

@@florenciaalvarez3213 this was along time ago right after mellow gold came out in the late 90,s I was still in high school at the time

[@lisainthecold4287]

This song and Creep by Radiohead are great examples of the 90s music era

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

Creep is a crap song.

[@jaymcgraw528]

Don't forget Local H bound to the floor or 311 beautiful disaster. You might as well add bands like Collective Soul , Soundgarden, Helmet, Blind Melon I mean if you want to talk 90s era music . The list can go for days

[@ccormx]

Sex and Candy Marcy Playground, the drowning one, and the “you ain’t gotta go home but you can’t stay here” good nineties

[@dawnmclaughlin5262]

Drive by body pierce Great groove with great lyrics about nothing, but you just can't shut it off!

[@RobPalmer80]

I love the breakbeats. He usually does rock music, but he infuses it with elements of Hip-Hop and Dance music.

[@robrobertson4619]

He’s been around forever! as mentioned below, “Two Turntables and a Microphone “ is a cool Beck tune👍

[@pumpkinhead34]

Get crazy with the cheez whiz!! Best line ever!

[@terriertz5134]

Get crazy with the cheez whiz. LOL 😂🤣😂🤣

[@suemiller2522]

Thanks for the reaction, y'all. Poor Asia trying to listen to the words and getting confused and BJ just jammin' out. 😂 There are many Beck songs where the lyrics make sense ('Lost Cause', 'Missing', 'Nobody's Fault But My Own', most of the more mellow tunes, actually), but 'Loser' is not one of them. He has a huge and widely varied catalog, you should def check out more. He's honestly one of the best artists around and highly underappreciated. Some trivia: Bob Dylan said in an interview after Beck's 'Odelay' album came out, "What do you think of this kid called Beck? I want to make a record the way he makes records." Beck opened for Johnny Cash in what might've been the oddest billing ever in 1995. JC had never heard Beck play, but he said later, "I listened to him backstage and I was so impressed with the way that he could do Appalachian music, like a Hillbilly, he's really good at it. And then his own sort of songs." JC liked the track "Rowboat" so much that he covered it on his 1996 record 'Unchained'. He said: “It sounded like something I might have written or might have done in the sixties when I was going through some weird times.”

[@mucklemoo9496]

Beck is freaking amazing. Late 90's early 00's know one better.

[@preachervideo]

“Where It’s At” is another great Beck tune. Also “Sex Laws”.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

Beck and Moby put out their own different styles of music which are very unique ! I enjoy both artists ! Bj back there kill'n it , Love the St. Louis hat !

[@markburnham7512]

The world of Beck. Very talented and unique. Much more to explore with him.

[@tylerp3327]

Been on a Beck binge, and here’s a new video of 2 lovely people listening to Beck! Great choice guys. I love reaction videos so I’ll definitely be checking out more your stuff

[@brilof2112]

I still haven't figured out why it's so enjoyable to watch two people I don't know enjoying music so much, perhaps I'm reminded of the listening parties my friends and I would have when new albums dropped back in the day? Regardless, your music and movie reaction are very entertaining and looked forward to - thank you!

[@brian_mighty9663]

Mixture king… fusion genius …❤ more beck please, also do k-pop, like “blackpink “

[@princeofpcos9804]

Epitome of early 90s rock

[@dalee72]

This song was released on March 8th 1993 according to Wikipedia.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Glue up with this shit love it love you love Beck so true

[@mamamac70]

You guys should check out Beck's song " Where It's At". That's a vibe for sure! 😁

[@Makai77]

The line in the chorus- "Soy un pedidor" is Spanish for "I'm a loser" edit- another super catchy good tune from Beck is titled "Where it's at" give it a listen, you'll be glad you did!

[@justintancil]

Y’all are very fun to be with. Thanks.

[@cooperd83]

I had this on cassette tape. Great album.

[@tylerhackner9731]

1994 what a year! Alternative rules

[@angiocath]

Song of Gen X!!!

[@ericafinch5475]

One of my favorite albums every song seems a different genre

[@annother3350]

Soy Un Perdador! It's like a beer drinkers anthem

[@technoforever888]

Love the hat! ;) This song is just one of those classic tunes that will always be cool.

[@3DJapan]

Mellow Gold is the album. Please check out more of Beck's stuff, everybody only Reacts to this song. I'll recommend E-Pro, Devil's Haircut, Black Tambourine, and Girl.

[@fufufufufufugobrownsdawgpound]

YES!!!!

[@JWW301]

I immediately searched to see if you had reacted to other Beck tracks after this. You two should definitely check out more of his bizarre and amazing catalog. Rap, Disco, Western, Electronic, he does it all in his own unique style.

[@laraismyname821]

Mellow Gold is a great album. Beck is very creative.

[@mrkrinkle72]

Beck is the Reese cups of music! He took folk and hip hop, put it together and served it up! You'll love the song Debra!!

[@citizenbobx]

"Derelict" from his Odelay album is my favorite. Bizarre Far Eastern rhythms to it, combined with his stoner vibe, amazing stuff. Plenty of cool stuff on 'Guero' album, too.

[@shawnboyce1663]

I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are going to change I can feel it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superdarmbruster7169]

"Hit me with the Cheezwiz!!!" Hahaha! Love it!!

[@lgwappo]

Mellow Gold is a treasure. Lots of gems.

[@williamhenderson1521]

"Where it's at (two turntables and a microphone)"! Gotta do it!

[@danielkesselring9172]

I think he’s cool and talented.. always dug it

[@jacqueline4514]

“Like a Termite, that’s choking on the splinters” 🤣🤣🤣

[@healthhealingandhappinessw6060]

Beck is one talented musician! Check out the album Midnight Vultures too. ❤🎉✌️😊

[@joannebarker7694]

❤️ Reminds me of every British festival I went to in the 90s lol. Devil's haircut is also worth checking out when you get back to Beck ❤️

[@kimdart8178]

Please consider EPro or Where It's At by Beck for future consideration. Love you guys, and love following your musical adventures!

[@ThirdEye...]

Great album!

[@lizs.5046]

Love Beck! Check out “where it’s at”

[@Andrew46_2]

The guitar riff is similar to Midnight Rider by the Allman Brothers. That's maybe why you thought you recognized it.

[@xXaoZz]

you give Beck a genre of Music. He is going to make an amazing song no matter what song style you picked. Punk. Hip Hop, Metal. Pop. anything..literally anything.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

Totally addicted to Beck!! Proudly!

[@Crackity_Jones.]

Always reminds me of a teen in the 90s when MTV was good.

[@brianray278]

The hidden track on this album is crazy

[@MrShadowfax42]

Beck has so many GREAT tracks.

[@Brandi6666]

😂😂😂😂 they are just words🤘❤️

[@scottvanhille5688]

Totally brought me back to the 90's in my teenage years. So overplayed and catchy haha. Sprechen Sie Deutsch Baby. I dare you both to react to an old Arnold Schwarzenegger movie called Hercules in New York from 1970, that's around the time when he was new and into body building. If you ever want to react to some animated film on your movie channel, I can suggest a few. Everyone should see Akira.

[@Peejay1966]

"Get crazy with the Cheez Whiz!"

[@DanielHBuchmann]

"I'm a driver, I'm a winner. Things are gonna change, I can feel it".

[@debjorgo]

I like Beercan a lot. And Devil's Haircut.

[@onelove1968]

Back in the day, GEN X was so cool ... that we 'CANCELLED' ourselves for no good reason.

[@aliciasavage6801]

Because it was cool to be cancelled - no one wanted to be "trendy" or become to mainstream and be called a "sell out". Gen X was all about Questioning Authority and painting outside the lines.

[@rebeccageorgesisto8965]

Love Beck. So f***ing much.

[@SupernalOne]

Street tough: "Yo soy predador" (I'm a predator) Beck: "I'm a loser baby, so why don't you kill me" Sounds like a macho throwdown on the street in LA, and when the Latin guy makes his threat-brag, Beck responds with disdain for own danger, he shrugs at the prospect of getting picked on -- sort of saying "you win, don't waste your time on me, I'm not even worth the effort" -- Beck did say that he just walked out the door of the flop he was living in and described what he saw around him

[@Madcat1776]

I loved this and so appropriate rn. 😂 thank you ❤

[@krisdoggett483]

Check out "Two Turntables and A Microphone ", "Devil's Haircut" and " "New Pollution".

[@whispermason8052]

Beck is one of those artists you didn't know made some of the things you know. Devils Haircut is another Recomendation.

[@simianmoonstudios]

Oh man, Beck is great! His album; 'Midnight Vultures' is off the hook.

[@lisainthecold4287]

Such a strange song but reminds me of the 90s when I was a teenager

[@markdeegan4113]

asia trying to make sense of it is priceless

[@7USC7]

Lyrics are brilliant

[@markusjentzsch7932]

Hymn! If i was a nation, this would be the national anthem.

[@MarcAaro]

This whole album is greatness

[@fosterfoster1218]

album "sea change" or "morning phase" = genius

[@williamboyd9690]

Absolutely incredible song with so many layers. Very few artists could combine country, hip-hop, psychedelia, and middle eastern instrumentation into one song and make it sound as good as this. The guy's a musical genius who drops in and out of different styles at will. Check out 'The New Pollution' off the same album 👍

[@chrish6001]

It makes sense that he has collaborated with Gorillaz.

[@RoseSantos-qj4yf]

Yes!!!

[@chaoticneutral3487]

Get crazy with the cheese whiz... Soy un perdedor!

[@RoseSantos-qj4yf]

I wish You would have been able to play It with their music video! ❤️

[@chrisw3421]

GET CRAZY WITH THE CHEESE WIZ

[@tiffsjourney877]

Like a "termite choking on the splinters". 😂

[@Tatenak]

Contrary to what most think, "It means nothing. It's just random.", his composition is actually coherent. A ton of metaphors, painting scenes, and even if it may seem that over all it's random lyrics thrown together, each part actually makes sense; despite it being disjointed.

[@jaquettajones]

Musical Genius! And not just because of this song. - He is touring this Summer and I got my TIKS Ready :-D #soyunperdidor

[@ricdale7813]

These Lyrics are like Doing Acid.

[@jaymcgraw528]

Where it's at is also a good one.

[@jamesburns8827]

Ahh good ole lyrics about nothing by an insane person who did too much acid. Right up my ally!