Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. (but without one of them)

[@GulMull]

No 2D: just instrumental No Murdoc: feel weird inc. No Noodle: feel like shit inc. No Russel : feel

[@jamillafumikosiscar3088]

agreed

[@wyatt4133]

russle

[@GulMull]

@@wyatt4133 I JUST NOTICED😭😭

[@nate591]

feel inc inc

[@apersononyoutube3939]

*F E E L*

[@notpoggers_lmao3539]

That moment when your brain fills in the missing parts

[@EpelFelimer]

MINE DID THAT AND THE "without Murdoc" CONFUSED ME FOFJDBD

[@lauren-skyeperry4736]

I keep hearing like phantom instruments to fill the space lmao 😭

[@morgankosokowsky812]

Yeah it took me a second to notice there wasn't bass when murdoc lol

[@gowqnie]

frr

[@THEEDANKUS]

Why is the baseline living in my mind

[@lynxone9434]

This comment section paid more attention to Russel than anyone else did before

[@chchchxrry]

sadly yes

[@lynxone9434]

@@chchchxrry very sad indeed

[@roseoriordan]

i meannnn-

[@nameu_6434]

Russel ain't really noticeable bc he doesn't get as much screen time as the rest of the members and it is really annoying that Russel is seen as a background member

[@clisciaalbuquerque3081]

russel deserves more #justiceforruss

[@Lolbama2012]

Let's be honest, even with Murdoc missing, that bassline is so iconic, you still heard it.

[@reb-chan5193]

Yes!

[@Partypoison13]

Fr

[@beerypollens]

Yes

[@ygalel]

I was about to say that

[@AvrgTuPanita]

pum pururum pum pum (crazyass interpretation, dont mind me)

[@outlawking115]

Man imagine if we had all of them together, I think it would sound really good

[@anxious.strawberry]

Underrated coment omfg

[@cheezitsandblazerods]

💀

[@outlawking115]

@@anxious.strawberry lol thanks, I forgot I commented on this tbh XD

[@Anna-ns9ic]

😂 Bro

[@aray2924]

Yeah

[@CottonBollBat]

Without Russel it sounds like a middle school band performance

[@annoyingtsukasa]

💀

[@victor2055]

The moment when the drum guy gets too nervous and the rest has to perform it without him

[@CottonBollBat]

@Jonah Harreld Okay?

[@annoyingtsukasa]

@Jonah Harreld not every performance sounds good like yours

[@caperocker6269]

hey face Ache!

[@soumyajyoti804]

Moral of the story: The band is incomplete without any one of them.

[@x4nyth137]

AND IT IS

[@Danix8gameon_ita]

Yes shon

[@ikedaren_29336]

i actually think it’s decent without noodle, but it does feel pretty awkward.

[@John_Fallout4]

@@ikedaren_29336i guess murdoc is the only one who matters?? And dont say “omg bass matters , not murdoc” , murdoc is literally the bass player

[@Kid_Kunnin]

tbh murdoc makes or brakes this band

[@Tal_Jamchi]

without murdoc: feels weird inc. without 2D: feels empty inc. without noodle: feels flat inc. without Russel: feels very messy inc.

[@gabrieldelacerdasantosoliv1311]

Yeah

[@mikeyfoulke]

Best takes I've seen

[@Cheese_munchlington]

Is this in order of how the video did it?

[@Tempsiren]

I always thought his name was spelled murdok

[@andrewstewrt2141]

i am genuinely tweaking

[@soup8451]

Without Noodle or Russel it just feels… *empty*

[@Lena-jq8yo]

"Feel Inc."

[@bananer87382]

Feel by monkeyz

[@frankiaro6783]

“feel horrible inc.”

[@beebobaby]

@@bananer87382 HAHAH

[@youtubepremium971]

Feel empty inc.

[@yawzy123]

Feels weird inc.

[@Caspercab]

By monkeyz

[@popatart7686]

@@Caspercab Angel weeks

[@CanNot127]

@@popatart7686 The Later Later

[@CanNot127]

@unvillage Scott Eastwood

[@amirulcoolroblox6623]

@@CanNot127 Arkansas

[@Moonsxg1]

Without murdoc: feel peace inc. Without 2d: feel great inc. Without noodle: feel sad inc. Without russell: feel uncomfortable inc.

[@eggzilla710]

Underrated comment

[@orangephrog2468]

I feel like without Russell: feel sleepy inc.

[@azsunaa]

@@orangephrog2468 boys

[@gloomyswampz]

without russel: feel empty inc.

[@marcelobsky1235]

Without 2d: Fricken empty

[@gameboom9400]

Without russel is like waiting for the sneeze but it never comes out and the weird sensation lingers

[@Lilyjem39]

too accurate

[@ritapizza821]

heh

[@ayb2rks110]

YES

[@Iamuncomfyasf]

*lingers*

[@Anf4223]

YES.

[@totallynotsk1]

Can't wait for this to be randomly recommended to everyone

[@friskyboi9301]

You f*cker, I H A T E you. You're right.

[@Tertial5574]

*4 years ago * here we go

[@sunrise_reverie]

Just happened.

[@ch34pwoowoo7]

Mmm can’t wait

[@MrCornholio1812]

I'm here by unknown reasons, i like it, but it was like sleeping on my house and waking up on a different place

[@spoiledpasta977]

Murdoc: "FUCK!! Russell isn't here! What are are we gonna do without a beat?!" 2D: "I'll try clapping."

[@ralszzey]

lmao fr

[@beautyaestheticzoes6723]

Just imagine the accent to

[@artsy_axli6583]

@@beautyaestheticzoes6723 bro 2d accent so strong his claps speaking british

[@randomsdaycores441]

@@artsy_axli6583 literally made me compare my clap to a foreign friend, thanks.

[@artsy_axli6583]

@@randomsdaycores441 LMAOOO

[@simontobonnorena8015]

as a band member, this proofs that no instrument is worthless, no matter what instrument you play, it will always be crucial for the song to sound good, drums gang tho

[@datpro7778]

Drums gang tho

[@cibs2636]

drums gang tho

[@tothemoonabove]

drums gang tho

[@xclol]

drums gang tho

[@cantdecide4743]

Drums gang tho

[@Kalopscuv]

The fact that the song COMPLETELY falls about without Russel shows how important drums are.

[@remuvs]

That's just rhythm section (bass and drums) in general.

[@pay-2win]

@-SWIMS-no, i heard this from a comment before, but it’s so iconic, that it you can still hear it.

[@growskull]

i mean it sounds weird without any of them because the song is built around all the band like any good song

[@Poleplant]

The fact that the song COMPLETELY falls about without Murdoc shows how important bass is. The fact that the song COMPLETELY falls about without Noodle shows how important guitar is. The fact the song COMPLETELY falls about without 2D shows how important Vocals are.

[@lalotime]

How rock music works. Drums usually take lead. Drums gets everyone in harmony.

[@bekah_5590]

Without murdoc: missing structure Without 2d: missing lyrics Without noodle: missing spice Without Russel: missing goodness

[@kavaler1471]

without russel it’s just feel inc

[@ruisonlr.a2719]

@@kavaler1471 and without 2D it's just feel inc.

[@BRAZILIAN_MIKU]

@@ruisonlr.a2719 nah it is more like just feel good

[@ruisonlr.a2719]

@@BRAZILIAN_MIKU So It's better?

[@BRAZILIAN_MIKU]

@@ruisonlr.a2719 no, it loses the meaning, make it decrease in quality from a good song to a beat

[@bigbraingenius_]

Murdoc- "Shit, 2d's not here what do we do?" Russel- "Just laugh it'll be fine."

[@Kuras.]

Accurate

[@feder8574]

XD

[@Emperor_NYC]

2D is there it’s Murdoc that isn’t

[@Fellovidual]

@@Emperor_NYC someone didnt watch the whole video...

[@HeyManLookAtMeRockingOut]

@@Emperor_NYC ^^

[@jazzman2516]

A perfect demonstration of the importance of a bass line.

[@galymzhankyrykbaev2976]

Nah, i enjoyed the guitar line. Usually the bass hides it

[@Blues0824]

@@galymzhankyrykbaev2976 same

[@natalia_tx]

@@galymzhankyrykbaev2976 I never noticed the funky guitar line until I watched this video! It’s so cool. But with the bass line it’s iconic ofc

[@litpotat5601]

Nah I still heard the bass in my brain so idk what it's like without the bass

[@kokonut4202]

completely agree but without the drums is just... empty

[@_yuhkami]

without noodle or russel is basically that feeling when the pressure in your ears suddenly change

[@oddnoobswe1977]

No Murdoc: Sounds empty and the song has no structure No 2D: Just instrumental No Noodle: No melancholy feeling (no pun intended) and awkward choruses No Russel: What the fuck?

[@Jun0_wuzmad]

Ok I just finished watching the whole thing, YOU ARE TOTALLY FREAKING RIGHT

[@juanaarreola4880]

Feel Wtf Inc.

[@frances06]

HONESTLY

[@comboprism105]

Feel eel inc

[@m4xtheunlucky627]

This is surprisingly accurate

[@Pangooooo]

No murdoc: No fun No 2D: No voice No Noodle: No chorus No Russel: No comfort

[@eliaspapa4415]

Also notice that 2d does the keyboard/synth

[@Feriado_jouga]

In other words, music is only good with everyone (:

[@reeberdaguy]

No shirt, no shoes; no service

[@bealea1127]

No murdoc: No fun No 2D: No voice No Noodle: No chorus No Russel: *no*

[@geosb05]

*Without Murdoc:* uncomfortable inc. *Without 2D:* instrumental inc. *Without Noodle:* something-is-wrong-I-can-feel-it inc. *Without Russell:* empty inc. :[

[@jorishenger1240]

Without Russel gives me a slight feel of anxiety

[@potatogonyes7730]

Who is Murdoc and Noodle?

[@UOTQAUIBO]

@@potatogonyes7730 Murdoc: Top left Noodle: bottom left

[@crysisbai]

@@potatogonyes7730 green guy and female guy

[@ghostplayer6350]

@@crysisbai female guy ?

[@Felix-Felix]

This is why bands usually disbands once a member passes away or leaves. It gets to a point it where they can't perform the same without every single one of them.

[@yupidoda]

Real talk, the bass line is so good that I can hear it even when it's not there

[@FainthedCherry]

I WAS ALSO LOOKING FOR A COMMENT THAT WOULD SAY IT HAHAHA KNEW IT FOUND YA

[@lucaswallo8127]

Lol!

[@Jamesw587]

This is facts

[@gabimatosmustdie]

Me too LOL

[@nova_eclipse1770]

same

[@angrypepe7615]

This is proof that Russel is criminally underrated

[@by_andres1391]

True

[@marioarturoarambulacastro2479]

Aunque pierde solo el ritmo de base pero no es mala sin 2d es muy plana

[@thesandwichanarchist]

I find that often drums are overlooked in songs

[@redmist6630]

600th like also wtf is this

[@GrEeN0666]

true, him & 2D are my favorites ones-

[@mark-jf5ik]

To people who ask why bands disband after a member dies or leaves- this is the best way to understand that feeling why, you are physically and emotionally missing a part of your band, you feel less whole, to the point you can’t work at your total best without them- like what becomes the point anymore?

[@Crazylegoman3791]

That makes perfect sense.

[@indigo3032]

holy shit the song is absolutely destroyed if we loose russel then

[@nicoleflores2054]

true and i can understand people saying "but why they can't hire another one?" the thing is that it's pretty much impossible to be that missed part or even having that same feeling to restart the band.

[@brainsnez]

in terms of gorillaz, they all go (as characters) if jamie goes lol

[@sqentontheslime1967]

That being said, I remember murdoc replaced russel with a automatic drumming machine or something at one point.

[@Stella.22g]

Dude my brain keeps filling in where the bass chords should be, Murdoc is too powerful to be edited out

[@urleviaot]

Reallll

[@owlgoddess8534]

the version without noodle feels like when you know youre forgetting something but cant remember what

[@darkXwolf1720]

Noodle is the one child that is always left and forgotten at the store

[@bethspage7089]

Fr tho what part even is she I don’t remember anything getting removed in the part without her.

[@kaphizmey6229]

@@bethspage7089 the guitars, which adds some tonal color to the verses and really *makes* the chorus. forreal, take another listen to the og feel good inc and compare it with the noodle-less version here. i promise you’ll notice a difference

[@l2savvy552]

this is so strange but accurate omg

[@sbensbeve10yearsago3]

@@bethspage7089 they higher note for the guitar like if you play the murdocs part you only hear guitar

[@finch4344]

the drums are truly the heart of the band, if that shit aint beating, that band isnt working

[@evsanger]

I don't think the stems are aligned properly in some parts during this section

[@doritoslover300]

Yet another reason why russel is the best member of the band.

[@absolutelyshmooie7086]

Why I joined percussion, everything falls apart without us

[@notyourhallmarkcat1693]

@@absolutelyshmooie7086 yes I wouldn't be able to play the correct tempo if it wernt for the percussion

[@absolutelyshmooie7086]

@@notyourhallmarkcat1693 yeah it’s like the bread to a sandwich, you don’t notice it much while eating the sandwich, but without it, it’s just a pile of condiments

[@Ljorf]

The version without Russel sounds like you're bleeding out and you're about to go unconscious

[@layzycityzen1287]

Angy upvote

[@stunted3377]

True

[@mili4222]

i used to pass out alot when i was younger LOL not from bleeding out but rather an issue with my nervous system, whenever i would have the tiniest injuries id respond by passing out (still slightly affects me to this day, my pain tolerance is incredibly low),, but this comment is criminally accurate and im genuinely terrified while listening to this now

[@theayoooooo7744]

i feel like this is caused by the certain sounds Noodle is making with her guitar.

[@X_Wing08]

@@mili4222 Stay strong i feel u

[@jknMEMES]

*You could put timestamps by writing:* 0:00 Without Murdoc 3:45 Without 2D 7:35 Without Noodle 11:25 Without Russel

[@Kjilness]

they did

[@someguydoingthings]

@@Kjilness No, they put 0:00-3:45 Without Murdoc 3:45-7:35 Without 2D 7:35-11:25 Without Noodle 11:25-15:11 Without Russel

[@Kjilness]

@@someguydoingthings ok

[@zer0furuya]

This is a good way to practice your instrument You have to fill the missing one with your own instrument

[@by_andres1391]

My voice is a instrument

[@by_andres1391]

@Michael Myers yed

[@asincereman5297]

@Michael Myers 50/50 If you don't practice

[@egosumfedchenko]

Yeah lol, sitting with my bass. It's too late for drums.

[@pfjshajdbskfb3280]

@@egosumfedchenko i play bass but i wish i had my own so i could play at home😭

[@bdaycaker]

Noodles guitar skills are underrated

[@jinxxmp4]

No literally like I love Noodles guitar in this song it sounds so cool !

[@pauruiz07]

THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS

[@ФОКУС-ПОКУС-ш4б]

Her guitar part is kinda easy

[@haremking8456]

@@ФОКУС-ПОКУС-ш4б so is Murdocs and Russell’s they all are not playing a lot of beats but it’s the rhythm and being in sync

[@guywholikeshentai1763]

Yo do know that she's a fictional character right?

[@ava_daza]

murdoc is the onion of the group. you might not like him solo. but he needs to be there

[@bingus34]

That's a perfect description 😆 I'm now proclaiming him as an onion. No more pickle man, only onion

[@Raven-c8j]

_- No. Have u seen the picture of him cutting an onion?_

[@ava_daza]

@@Raven-c8j that was when he was emo, he cut himself :D

[@youtubepremium971]

@@Raven-c8j that was garlic 😂

[@materialgirl718]

He also ✨smells✨

[@That1PersonTM]

Without 2-D, it just feels like a song that plays over the credits in a movie about some weird guys trying there best to save the world by using the power of the toaster.

[@morphiamusic9433]

This is so specific XD

[@Leo_no_se_que_hacer]

Why a toaster?🤨

[@That1PersonTM]

@@Leo_no_se_que_hacer just something random

[@EricTheTerminator]

Is this a reference?

[@That1PersonTM]

@@EricTheTerminator no, no it is not.

[@elemeliam]

This just proves that Gorillaz isn’t perfect unless all of them are together performing.

[@carloambrosio6726]

The only sad part is that this is not a real united band. That's very sad

[@manwithnoname34]

How not?

[@QuackAttack000]

@@manwithnoname34 it’s all just 2 British dudes who made a cool story about a fake band

[@bleu_ches]

@@QuackAttack000 and one of the two is the artist lol

[@prestonsdumb7184]

Ok but am I the only one that actually likes it without murdoc? It let's noodles part shine and I rly like the way it sounds

[@Смотрювидосы-ч1г]

Without 2D is just instrumental lol

[@adora6277]

Yes, a detail that had to stay lol

[@THE_dApPeRoN3]

yes

[@alolantails]

If you were able to do it, you should've left the rap part cus it's not 2d

[@MannicMannix]

@@adora6277 Y no de la soul

[@keinagai-7282]

He sang most of it tho

[@mjmcadam7490]

as soon as i saw "without Russle" i was terrified lol it sounds like a bunch of drunk people tried to do it🤣

[@vyvanswers3605]

Nooo why

[@SarahTheBreadGod]

I'm only on without 2-D rn, so I'm scared for what's about to come

[@k.rizz.]

My brain filled in the bassline. Too iconic

[@YourAvPerson]

Same

[@watermelonsandal4206]

Pretty sad that Russel only gets attention when he's not there.

[@mig-29swiftjet38]

Ikr

[@debramae4877]

yeah he’s so underrated

[@rozroz9777]

Russel is a well made charter with a good story

[@awra.0]

Ikr he's so underrated

[@canipleasehaveyourname]

@@rozroz9777 i mean... All of their stories seem like they're written by a 10 year old so idfk

[@silversonic99]

Without Russell it feels like waiting for a beat drop, but it never happens.

[@Cahrssomething]

True af

[@jcplays5831]

That happens when the drummer isn’t present

[@_.HeartsForYou._]

LITERALLY.

[@balls6950]

i haven’t gotten to russel yet but just hearing that makes me want to throw my phone across the room

[@heathersparrow9489]

gorillaz without russel is like pizza with no sauce

[@minyi8573]

Feel good inc. but without one of them = still sounds good Feel good inc. but without the laughs = *Now that's illegal*

[@tuser8]

Feel bad inc.

[@Coopdog0108]

The laughing is just annoying

[@ElMaquiavelo]

@@Coopdog0108 bruh

[@Coopdog0108]

@@ElMaquiavelo what it does

[@Coopdog0108]

@Carl Wheezer mhm

[@hanaribooru]

Without 2D: No vocals inc. Without murdoc: feel weird inc. Without Noodle: Bland inc. Without Russell: OK WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK Inc.

[@fggyleafexist1753]

Proof that nobody appreciates things until they're gone. The song without Russel and Noodle is 'Feels Off Inc.'

[@lilnut6403]

i kinda like it without noodle

[@renan9267]

It feels dry and shallow without noodle

[@dolinav]

Without Russell and Noodle it’s just “Feel Inc”

[@info-chan4075]

Well, its great that in every song we have every member

[@jaylinrenee]

LMAO FEELS OFF INC

[@bigfatgorillagrip2931]

so what you're saying is ... russel is criminally underappreciated. cool. got it.

[@moonlight_oats]

Russel is wayyyy too underrated it sucks

[@shocck1]

the drummer is the structure of the band. imagine a band as a body. the rest of the band makes up the main body in general, but the drummer is the bones. you can’t see them, but without them, the whole thing falls apart.

[@gidgetclaws6424]

Fr all of them were just slightly off but the one without Russel makes me so uncomfortable lmao

[@gab3413]

@@shocck1 frrrr

[@planterbox]

not just russel, but drummers in general don’t get enough credit for what they do

[@tamirtet9796]

cant wait for the without everyone version

[@proxy_oo]

Frfr

[@tonkin9021]

u got it right now

[@Girl_kisser6969]

Fr

[@arielllllllll]

Inc.

[@awkwardambivert5088]

someone already did that, its called "4 33" by John Cage

[@Tom_Snrub]

Part 1: The Now Now Part 2: Humanz Part 3 and 4: Plastic Beach

[@DONUTBOY1o1]

I like how your mind still adds in the bass line even though it's not there when Murdoc is gone

[@JoseJoestrella]

Fr

[@actualtrash2546]

I didn’t even realize it was gone for a while there

[@heyguysiguessthatsit4610]

Yeah for the love of God i cant find a difference, he is the guitarist right?

[@cillian5304]

@@heyguysiguessthatsit4610 noodle is the acoustic guitarist Murdoc is the bass guitarist

[@rubensilva1010]

@@cillian5304 that's not an acoustic guitar m8 wym

[@hellszhells]

i like how everyone is intentionally slightly off beat without russel thats a very nice little touch edit: i made this entirely up, i dont know why everyone just went with it

[@horified]

Indeed

[@gamingwithjustin3694]

you can't be offbeat when there is no beat -someone probably

[@BinklingThe1St]

@@gamingwithjustin3694 oozy probably

[@maxwellwolf9225]

@@gamingwithjustin3694 Ghandi

[@gamingwithjustin3694]

@@maxwellwolf9225 yes, I am Gorillhandi

[@Amber_Greais]

I’ve never realized how important base is until now

[@juanaarreola4880]

As a bassist, I feel appreciated.

[@Amber_Greais]

@@juanaarreola4880 as you should

[@abassguitar6937]

Now you do

[@Mars_555.]

Didn't expect to see you here

[@Crazylegoman3791]

@@juanaarreola4880 it’s one of the most important parts of music.

[@damien2673]

Without Murdoc: it made me lowkey frustrated and felt like it was going nowhere (like at all), gave me some anxiety as well idk But it was more obvious how in synced Noodle and Russell were but it was basically just that. 2D's voice wasn't being complemented like it was supposed to. Without 2D: (It was basically just instrumental) but it was lonely, sad, and just not giving me the persuasive and hypnotizing vibes it supposed to give. It had melody but no emotion so you couldn't tell how they wanted to deliver you the song. It wasn't "Feel Good Inc." anymore, it was now "A Trip Downtown" Without Noodle: It could still pull itself together but it felt like it was missing something, it wasn't just quite right, it wasn't whole, it wasn't complete. But 2D's vocals stood out more, Murdoc definitely carried the song, and Russell was the structure that made the song still hold up without her. Without Russell: It felt like if you went to a concert but there was no performance, the hype was there and you're waiting for it to happen but nothing ever happened, you leave empty, sad, and wanting your money back. It really put the weight of carrying the song on Murdoc, Noodle sounded like she was playing a whole other song, and 2D was just singing into the void Thank you for coming to my Ted talk. :)

[@keyIimepie]

i love russel he’s so underrated and this just goes to show how important he is to the band

[@like_i_genuenly_dont_know]

That’s exactly why russel is my favorite band member

[@user-gb5fv6gn5b]

What about plastic beach?

[@kosmonauta577]

​​@@user-gb5fv6gn5bell thats a different story because he wasnt even in there, Murdoc used his drummer equipment, same as Noodle but without a robot.

[@foxtheninja9994]

Fr though he's my second fav actually

[@ariari_1086]

yes.

[@kadu1055]

Without Russel the music is sad

[@chchchxrry]

and uncomfortable

[@cactusbuds2979]

It’s scary

[@GoopRoppongi]

H E L P

[@josephineclifford3638]

i love it lol

[@abandonedlmao9433]

@@josephineclifford3638 psychopath

[@SuiteDevil7]

The consensus seems to be: Without Murdoc the song loses its famous baseline and listening feels like a diet Feel Good Inc. Without 2D the song is almost an instrumental and there’s an odd piece here and there where the lack of keyboard is felt hard. Without Noodle the bass feels like it’s on a loop and the windmill part only has static background and 2D Without Russel the song loses the piece that holds songs like this together, percussion. Without the beat there’s a sense of empty noise and the bass seems slightly out of tune It’s crazy how much one piece of a song affects it as a whole.

[@macaquesgem]

I've been replaying the song for like many times now, can you point out the part where 2D's keyboard is present so i can compare it to when his vocals (and instrument) are removed? Thankss

[@LuckySketches]

​@@macaquesgemthe background of the windmill, windmill part. It's very synth-y.

[@macaquesgem]

​@@LuckySketches I've noticed the synths at that part too, however those sounds were still present during the chorus when 2D's part is already removed so I'm still confused T T

[@AvrgTuPanita]

Murdoc one just hits different, we need our green kidnapper :c

[@ritapizza821]

its sounds super empty without noodle's guitar

[@galvanax11]

9:15 lining them up like *BWOW BWOW* cracks 🗣️🔥🔥

[@an_gigy]

Noodle gives off different vibes, without her this just sound like a random garage band.

[@BobbinRobbin777]

Well, the theme of the mechanising of the music industry and noodle representing music before it kinda falls flat without it. Its like someone’s been erasing history.

[@shocck1]

@@BobbinRobbin777 actually yeah, noodle representing the passion of the music is really fitting

[@Baby_boodle]

This kind of reminds me of how weird band practice can feel when one of the band members is sick and can't play that day.

[@danimal41014]

That’s what I was thinking too

[@jaylinrenee]

wait ur right LMAO

[@theonionsystem7779]

It feels like a part of your body isn't working

[@L4xu0rii_PNG]

As someone in a band, this is EXACTLY how it feels, and it’s so strange 😭😭

[@ieatmikuhairforbreakfast]

Куs trаnnу

[@alexlovelady8249]

As a drum player, it’s nice seeing how many people agree that the song doesn’t sound right without Russel :)

[@Kaylascrewedup]

it sounds like it should be a meme without him. it makes me feel not good inc.

[@alexlovelady8249]

@@Kaylascrewedup feel Meh Inc.

[@robynpitts8913]

it takes the entire beat out of the song, like it sounds so off tempo and messy

[@rottingcodium450]

percussion on top. i play the drums too

[@ChrispiChicken]

Im a drummer and a bass player, and it sounds so off without murdoc and russel

[@NotacarryZ]

A drummer is always important Edit: I randomly posted this comment and I didn't expect this lol

[@elblas46290]

Wen chin Chang chung

[@raviolesdeespinaca]

@@elblas46290 yo, dont use slurs

[@elblas46290]

@@raviolesdeespinaca sorry, it wasnt my intention

[@swaggatron107lololol2]

@Dehumanizing my land lord mate.

[@ZzIAmNOTLegendzZ]

Ah the thread about the importance of percussion, ruined by casual racism

[@emerald4572]

The 4 guardians that hold us together, and when one falls, welp.

[@buckwetgwenismyreligion1619]

I know how everyone’s saying that without Murdoc is so bad, but I liked that it let us hear Noodle a little more.

[@ralszzey]

yes, we need to hear more noodle

[@buckwetgwenismyreligion1619]

@@ralszzey she’s so talented

[@aotsupremacy38]

:")

[@diino8081]

yeah same

[@justchai]

Yeah, i was thinking that, too

[@juniberserker]

The fact Murdoc is gone hurts physically

[@cerwin76]

10:28 I actually never noticed the vocal harmony until Noodle was cut out. That's freakin wack. It just goes to show how much effort goes into these songs and how many microscopic details there are that make this 10x better

[@ill_hex8103]

As someone who's mixed a song before with professional guidance, a lot of things are put in without most people realizing it unless it's missing. Barely audible reverb to make the instruments sound bigger, blending the instruments in a way that sounds like they're recorded in one room, ducking the bass slightly whenever the kick is played, having an oscillator on the kick and gate it like gated reverb (the 80s drum sound if you will), cutting-out vocal sibilance, making the vocals leveled for the quiet and loud parts, and saturation. Yes, some of these effects can stand-out to create a unique sound, but most of the time they're like faint ingredients to fill an entire delicious meal. Edit: Keep in mind, vocal harmonies and weird instruments or any of the like are usually the band's own doing, though sometimes a producer will coax these out of a band if they can't or refuse to do these, like Butch Vig getting Kurt Cobain to double his vocals and guitar.

[@DenDarEmi]

I mean, I wouldn't call the guitar a microscopic detail though, or any other of the instruments

[@ill_hex8103]

@@DenDarEmi Pretty sure the comment was about the vocal harmony, which a surprising amount of people wouldn't realize is a thing when they aren't musically inclined or paying attention.

[@vancelefinal]

@Some Random Guy You mean Damon is dating noodle?

[@whereswatson3952]

I know it's really cool and a real small detail. The harmonizing is great. 👍

[@rochiruiz2289]

Without Murdoc: Feel Weird Inc Without 2D: Feel Instrumental Inc Without Noodle: Feel Sad Inc Without Russel: Feel Sleepy Inc

[@TheMuffinMan4729]

Yo. It’s been 2 whole years since you made this comment. How you doing?

[@p0ssum447]

the breakdown where noodles guitar is supposed to be in the “without noodle” version feels like an itch you can’t scratch,, that shit physically hurt me

[@theillegalseagull6838]

Yeah my ears are now dissatisfied

[@justinjames9258]

not to bad, kinda sounds like an old hip hop mixtape

[@SSinisterQrowRaven-kj6vc]

Los bajistas son muy necesarios para que la música suene bien... Sin un bajista la música es rara ... VIVA LOS BAJISTAS ❤️

[@sagozi.4836]

SI SON MUY IMPORTNATES...

[@craig6421]

Without Murdoc, the verses are weird Without Noodle, the chorus is weird Without Russel, the song is ruined

[@onlyacomentarynothingspeci2419]

Without 2D theire is no song

[@youtubepremium971]

Without 2d is just the instrumental

[@mhenyzme]

All versions are good

[@leahfreeman1443]

With out 2D there is no gorillaz

[@youtubepremium971]

@@leahfreeman1443 Yea i agree, all of them has been replaced before except 2d

[@salemsmelslikeoregon8568]

without murdoc: *I feel no happiness inc.* without 2d: *It feels weird inc.* without noodle: *I FEEL PAIN IN MY BRAIN inc.* without russell: *i feel really sad inc.*

[@maloyy3216]

one of the saddest things is hearing this without Russell

[@warmcorpse_]

Without Russel: Feel a pain in my chest Inc.

[@umbrellaghost5927]

everything is awful inc.

[@therealmatthewsharp]

it feels weird without any of them

[@barebonesjones]

Hey, i'm from Oregon! :)

[@Spaceboyx_]

No murdoc : LED lights with no color No 2D: burger with no cheese No noodle: plushie with no filling No rustle: guitar with no strings

[@maradupras7278]

That's oddly specific but true

[@rubyruerue]

Rustle 💀

[@rt-fj2mq]

@@rubyruerue rusty

[@rubyruerue]

@@rt-fj2mq rusty dusty musty crusty

[@poopie9408]

your pfp: techno with a gun

[@ElectricFury]

I like the unintended implication of this that De La Soul were willing to perform without any of the band members EXCEPT when 2D was gone and they refused.

[@M1lller96]

Im so surprised by the fact that Noodle really helping Murloc to sound to the rhythm, without her, bass falling out of beat

[@aylamaiia]

In the song it's actually off beat, noodle just helps hides it better

[@bajablastt.]

murloc mmm yes

[@evs396]

there's a girl??? I don't hear it at all! omg

[@dobyguy2331]

@@evs396 Noodle is the guitarist

[@panda4247]

well, to be fair, they are ll fictional characters, the real people behind Gorillaz are one musician and one visual artist...

[@thatwillowbee2872]

Idk if it's just me, but my brain automatically fills in Murdocs part...

[@ralszzey]

for me my brain more automatically heard 2D singing

[@user-ns1ej7ni1b]

me too

[@ratcircus3]

@@ralszzey same

[@mauricioandres7470]

The bass is literally there, I can't unhear it even if you straight up erase it

[@thiagaotunadao]

Same, one of the most memorable bass lines ever.

[@sazcxieo]

Murdoc Niccals - bass, drum machine 0:00 2-D - vocals, keyboards 3:44 Noodle - guitar, keyboards, vocals 7:35 Russel Hobbs - drums, percussion 11:24

[@mila5727]

TY

[@kanoaikawach]

technically the acoustic guitar part shouldn't be a thing with 2-D missing bc in the video he is playing it.

[@simplylemonade9056]

@@kanoaikawach noodles playing it is she not?

[@jaiiiiiden6264]

@@simplylemonade9056 it’s noodle on the floating island

[@simplylemonade9056]

@@jaiiiiiden6264 that is literally what I daid

[@CrossSkullX]

the bassist not being here is such a depression generator

[@mg.mp3681]

So basically without 2D it’s an instrumental

[@protus3882]

the keyboard/synthesizer tracks are also done by 2-D tho

[@painandmisery8971]

Without Murdoc: Feel Weird inc Without 2D: Feel Desiderium inc Without Noodle: Feel less Good inc Without Russel: Feel Offbeat inc

[@proniaantolia9568]

Russel: feel “no beat” inc.

[@catzsue]

It feels like you've just woken up from a coma and there's gorillaz playing but you don't exactly know if it's gorillaz or not

[@AngelicaSanctus]

underrated comment.

[@AshXPP]

I love this comment 😭

[@itsTsar_]

this comment wins

[@daamazingfireman5566]

Nah, nah. This is Chimpz.

[@l3m0n_F1b3r]

YAY I WAS THE 1000TH LIKE

[@MCIMUSIX]

Feel inc.

[@Debraoficial]

It’s incredible how without drums this song is just everyone going at their own tempo lol

[@gabrieldelacerdasantosoliv1311]

Percussão tá aí pra isso

[@vannillaAJofficial204]

the power of drums (and percussion in general)

[@brunohonorato171]

​@@gabrieldelacerdasantosoliv1311 Do nada um br

[@thecustomizer2008]

No Murdoc: feels strange and broken No 2d: Instrumental No Noodle: sounds fine and normal but you tell somethings missing No Russell: no rhythm and beat

[@rubensilva1010]

This right here is the only right answer!!!

[@Goddd_Zillla]

Well we have 2d clapping in the background

[@misaegis]

Without Russell reminds me of when you're practicing a song on guitar and somebody just... starts singing.. when you were only practicing... but now you gotta commit to it and it sounds scuffed because theres no percussion

[@hunitsjen]

This is awesome, this proved how important EACH member is to the song. They all play their own huge role which usually goes unoticed, especially RUSSELL!!!!!!! crazy man

[@lncarnadines]

without russel feels like there’s gonna be a fire beat drop any second

[@byel2844]

Murdoc is the meat, without him you really notice how the meal isn't as fun without it. 2D is the seasoning, if it's missing you got the whole thing there but it's no fun Noodle is the Cheese/Tomato/Salad, you really start missing it the more you eat it Russell is the bread, everything falls apart without him.

[@swagmaster42O96]

You season your sandwiches?

[@SomeRandoAlmond2001]

burgers with them little seeds I guess

[@hib4088]

@@swagmaster42O96 you don't?

[@swagmaster42O96]

@@hib4088 no

[@hib4088]

@@swagmaster42O96 damn you missing out bro

[@Coryceps]

The bass line is so strong my brain still heard it even without it being there

[@michaelsynoracki1034]

Yo literally same😮

[@w.whoisrio]

every part of this song is so iconic. it took a good 30 seconds for me to realize murdoc was missing, my brain filled the bassline in 😭😭

[@ohwenV1]

ME TOO

[@Cucatti]

Me, as a bassist, need to say without Murdoc in the closiest thing i can describe a Mandella Effect

[@evsanger]

Maybe it's because we're both bassists but I feel the exact same way

[@deleted2869]

@@evsanger I'm not a bassist but I definitely agree

[@Melbeezo]

You hate bass

[@Raylen23]

Russell missing is more of a dramatic effect drums are important beyond important

[@Peaceofmind771]

same my guy

[@Kitykitycoco]

This is that week where all the mebers kept getting sick and had to stay home. They didn't feel good

[@kelthekonqrr]

Underrated reply

[@jazyjaz_]

Why did I wheeze at this-

[@sarwanhanash1230]

when noodle is left out it feels like a demo of the song, just like before they added that one thing to make the song how it is now.

[@like_i_genuenly_dont_know]

The version without Murdoc sounds just like how I used to hear it. Somehow, I never noticed the bass guitar and always thought it wasn’t there. Of course, now I hear it, but I just don’t understand how I didn’t notice the iconic bass line of this song.

[@empanadadeatun2894]

You realize that this song is good when even taking out an instrument it still sounds good

[@Mmanneater]

But it still doesn't feel the same

[@lucidmemez9634]

@@Mmanneater no shit

[@PotentialGrim]

Not good enough

[@RandomXboxName]

except for russel

[@qwertyasdf4081]

I like it without murdoc or 2d but without the other two I just don’t like it

[@AIienFromMars]

All of them just feel so wrong, principally without Noodle

[@s0.diviine]

Except for 2d because then it becomes a instrumental lol

[@Jaratooooo]

@@s0.diviine still feels wrong tho

[@youtubepremium971]

W/o noodle it just sounds so plain. I didn't expect it to sound like this. I literally sounds like eating a salad without anything. The only flavoring is just water

[@s0.diviine]

@@youtubepremium971 no it's just really soggy lettuce

[@youtubepremium971]

@@s0.diviine yea

[@almasanchez1496]

0:02 murdoc is in DA BAFF

[@StagnantFeathers]

Im gonna become psychically violent now

[@blooblooberry2759]

Maybe he feels eel

[@almasanchez1496]

@@blooblooberry2759 eel good inc

[@brycemoody1427]

HEY GUYS IM JUST GONNA TAKE A BAFF *tongue noises*

[@almasanchez1496]

@@brycemoody1427 OH YEAH I GOT RAEL APETTITE **is not rael**

[@KCbricks21]

Russel is the most underrated member of the band, without him half of the tracks would not be as good nor as acclaimed without him.

[@TheRealHtag]

i hate the one without russel, it just sounds like the drums are gonna make a sudden/epic come in but they never do

[@joshwaaa]

Murdoc feels so out of it when Noodle is removed for some reason, I never paid that much attention to the guitar here but it actually really ties the bass into the song.

[@basilebannister710]

Apparently they had the guitar and bass a fractions of a second apart from each other and the drums so when you take one out you can really hear the difference

[@SnailJuice07]

the song without Russel is offkey as hell and feels so empty, just goes to show how much he is essential to the band, and why they need him. he's like their backbone, and it sucks that he's so underrated too. (edit: 530 likes, holy mackerel no wonder my phone's buzzing so much. I'm glad so may people agree with me Edit 2: how has this gotten 800 likes??)

[@bananawithaname9711]

To every band the drummer is essential, I am a drummer and whenever I practice a song I search up the drum-less versions and compare them to the original, It always sounds like ass without the drums.

[@SnailJuice07]

@@bananawithaname9711 it does fr, I kinda want to learn drums and bass but I have problems with sensory, but Ima give it a shot

[@bananawithaname9711]

@@SnailJuice07 I encourage you, I had a lot of problems first time, but after words you get the hang of it.

[@no_name_idea7386]

800th like

[@kass-831]

so excited for the with everyone version drops

[@olive-ou1gw]

End of story: every member is important