Guitar Teacher REACTS: Welcome to the Internet - Bo Burnham | Lesson + Tutorial (kind of)

[@Guitargate]

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[@atlasfalls3868]

Hope you know he did the whole Netflix show by himself, using peddles and switches no crew, nothing but… bo burnam

[@zeroart1641]

I feel like you fell in love with Bo as the song progresses😂😂😂

[@sparks418]

Hey don't know why I got this recommended to me but I love it this is great! I love seeing people who are passionate about what they do especially music, it's really captivating. Just wanted to let you know Bo Burnham does all his lights and camera work on his own even on stage he would have foot petals that would control the lights he's pretty incredible.

[@randupe2403]

Do more bo burnham reactions like sad or kanye rant

[@brentrazz6355]

All eyes on me. Bo

[@wheatthinnsguy01]

It’s even more impressive when you learn he wrote, recorded, directed, and edited the special all by himself. Bo Burnham is one of the most talented people around

[@Sillos09]

@@EightPieceBox He did all those things himself, tho? What are you talking about? The additional credits are just a producer, color correction and sound mixing...

[@joacolerer861]

@@EightPieceBox It's all post-production and they were only sound and color correction... He did everything by himself.

[@connorkonen5770]

I would say that that was all hard work. Talent cannot get you to where he is now. He is so far beyond that. I think more people are going to take him seriously as a film/music/comedic producer

[@aysuppatruck6185]

makes you really realize how much time you wasted in quarantine the last year, huh? lol. I didn't realize my own darkish comedy special was on the table.

[@panavcreative]

this special made me cry almost

[@gabbyholloman9398]

Watching a man trying his best to listen to (and dissect) the music while being thrown off by what bo is saying every few lines is quality content

[@stefanmoret5246]

Absolutely

[@thatoneguy2188]

Indeed

[@Oatmilllk]

Agreed

[@CodyTaylor115]

Quality!

[@AmberKelly82]

Thoroughly entertaining 😁

[@MrNikolidas]

"Inside" is genuinely a masterpiece. 10% 80's pop bangers, 10% socio-political-economical commentary, 80% one man's slow descent into madness in the Covid-era apocalypse.

[@co9productions]

I will pay you to write my obituary one day lol

[@MrNikolidas]

@@co9productions I'll do it for you now, I just need your life story and some whimsical annecdotes xD

[@JSmusiqalthinka]

With that special, Bo (to me) became part of the same list Carlin and Hicks are on...comedians who transcend comedy, holding up the mirrors to their ages.

[@conorwheale4705]

Bo is a genius. We do not deserve him.

[@NeoNeoNeo]

and 100% reason to remember the name

[@andydeck2778]

Craziest thing is bo burnham did everything by himself. Lights, music, filming, editing, everything. He is insanely talented.

[@doodoopoo]

well technicdlyl he had another guy do most of the coloring, lol

[@danro11897]

@@doodoopoo he do for most part, edit, writing, filming, music, control light... He still need a producer, you can see in the credit.

[@absurddive]

@@doodoopoo the fact that he handled 90% of the work by himself is astonishing. And he's been doing it for 11+ years. I need to grab a hold of Netflix JUST to watch his mad circus.

[@Phyisik]

@@danro11897 yeah he had some people do audio and colour corrections but the rest was him

[@marcosluna7792]

Yep yep!

[@rek8193]

Props to you for managing to do a guitar lesson while being assaulted by manic lockdown carnival barker Bo Burnham.

[@KayosHybrid]

This has the exact energy of the slew of things Bo lists off as content you can find on said Internet

[@Bleeglesplotch]

I love this comment so much hahaha

[@NicholasLeader0]

Excellent characterization of this character!

[@Im__Kate]

i think this is the best description ive seen so far im laughing my ass off

[@JD-jl4yy]

"assaulted by manic lockdown carnival barker Bo Burnham" I just spit out my milk lmao

[@absurddive]

The little laugh before the final chorus that is basically "Horrified? YOU SHOULD BE 😄, but you got here on your own 😃 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET" That stern and harsh happy tone is just... oh my god.

[@brittanyno5941]

I feel like it's also meant to be somewhat taunting, as if it knows most of us are going to go right back to surfing the net

[@SpringyGirl69]

I took it as an evil laugh. Like he was saying all this positive and hopeful things, only to laugh like “Ha, I deceived you”

[@drthmik]

@@SpringyGirl69 Right? It is like the laugh of a villain who knows he has already won and the "Hero" just switched to his side there's nobody to rescue you, the plan is complete and there is no going back THEN When the chorus returns at speed and the starlights come back on He looks straight at the camera And the lights reflect in his glasses It looks like the glowing eyes of some kind of demon

[@Beaver_Monday]

​@@SpringyGirl69Yup, it's also a malicious twist on the earnest intent of providing "the world in your hand" becoming an all-consuming market of instant gratification from which it's impossible to escape.

[@EpicAwesomesauce]

Mike before listening to this song: "I don't know who this is..." Mike after listening to this song: "Oh Bo~ 🥵🥵🥵🥵"

[@michalgryc2924]

And if I were gay, tho i swear I'm straight, I'd make the fellas say

[@watvervlend1299]

@@michalgryc2924 ohhh bo

[@TheRaian]

great reference

[@BohemianWhatsername]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MegInWhispers]

😭😂😂😂😂

[@bakuhakudraws5603]

One of my favorite details in this song is the little xylophone track that comes in to make it sound bouncy and jaunty even as his pace gets more unhinged and terrifying.

[@FoxDenStitches]

Right?! And the tuba (I think)! So good.

[@bdmatsterrr]

When Bo started laughing and this guy just had to put his guitar down and enjoy the rest of it, I felt that haha

[@suvijii841]

"OMG I love this guy. I love this guy." As a new Bo fan and a beginner guitarist, I relate to this reaction on so many levels. It was heartwarming to see someone appreciate all the musical aspects of this performance - everyone seems to focus on the lyrics (which are insanely accurate, good and horrifying at the same time). I've been binge-watcing his performances for a week or two, and I truly think he could do amazingly well "just" as a musician. He understand the rules and knows how to break them. He's a gem of an artist. I absolutely adore him. Do "the country song" (aka pandering)!!!!

[@electricheisenberg5723]

are we sure bo wrote thate? lookse like a scarecrowe...

[@penapvp2230]

@@electricheisenberg5723 bro i think the scarecrow wrote your comment💀

[@Everettalla]

He’s stated a many times that comedy was never really a good fit for him anymore. He did a shit ton of interviews after writing Eighth Grade, and there was one particular one that I can’t really describe or link, but it is mesmerizing to see how calm he is quitting his extremely lucky job.

[@ULOVMELONGTIME]

Bo: *Plays* Michael: "2 and a 5 and a Dmajor7th" Me: "Funny man make funny song!"

[@BanishforCost]

Seriously was not expecting a guitar lesson 😂 not sure what I was expecting to be fair

[@obamaslastnamethemystery5228]

i see you have monster reborn as your pfp

[@eddysegafan6655]

@@obamaslastnamethemystery5228 yes truly a man of culture 🤘 What did y'all think about this recent banlist?

[@obamaslastnamethemystery5228]

@@eddysegafan6655 well, fuck. i haven't been on yu-gi-oh for a long time because I'm not getting them online for reasons and I can't find any goddamm cards at my local stores. any good cards banned? pot of greed again?

[@eddysegafan6655]

@@obamaslastnamethemystery5228 yeah they sort of 'banned' the yugioh cards from stores because of scalpers and buyouts. I just visited family in Vermont and they had quite the selection in their Wal-Mart on shelves which is the total opposite where I live. But yeah hits to dragon-link decks and putting other competitive yugioh decks in check basically 🤘 i had asked initially because I saw some folks had avi's or a slight interest in yugioh. Cheers 🍻

[@paytonelizabeth6033]

You have one of the most wonderful personalities I’ve seen in KZbin and I’m so happy for you to discover bo! He is a truly incredible musician, in addition to comedian. I’d almost say he’s a borderline activist, because he truly make people think abt topics they may overlook forever otherwise and he forces you to see it from the most privileged perspective so no one can excuse their lack of awareness. He’s a truly good guy.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks so much and I agree!!

[@aviumcaravan]

fun fact: he actually attends quite a bit of equal rights-related protests, and some people end up spotting him and talking with him

[@FryFishsticks]

fun fact: bo burnham doesn’t know how to read music. when he “writes” music, he just sits down at his piano, creates a random sequence of chords in his head, then memorizes it and writes lyrics

[@harammemes9198]

Source?

[@ryanfoley2939]

Source?

[@ItsZDay]

He tweeted it in 2017

[@Pseudowolf]

This is also true of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Irving Berlin. In Berlin's case, he'd play the music and an assistant would write the sheet music for what he was playing.

[@viennasavage9110]

Thats how I do music, as a pianist.

[@Dacraun]

First reaction to this where I see someone geeking out to the musical composition instead of focusing on the lyrics, while not leaving them by the wayside either. I love your style, have a sub.

[@Guitargate]

Thank you!!

[@greywolf9783]

@@Guitargate and another one

[@marinagellert1263]

​@@GuitargateAnd mine too

[@brandonmccaskey9337]

You know Bo is great when he makes someone go from "who is this" to "I love this guy" in 8 minutes 😂

[@tenitri5023]

I've binge watched reactions to this and this is by far the best one.

[@maddieb8214]

facts me too

[@melisosh]

I’m glad there’s a group of us. Should we go by a flock? A cluster? A kaleidoscope (like of butterflies)?

[@raswartz]

same

[@unicornbabe6893]

Saaame there are a few other great reactions as well like suffi reax

[@khairulazhar3306]

Me too

[@NicholasLeader0]

“This is not my jurisdiction” - love the analysis

[@Guitargate]

Correct.

[@survivor2954]

Seeing a teacher turn back into a kid for a song just makes me feel more hopeful in this world. Got a sub man

[@dindolah4875]

I think this is the best reaction i ever seen of bo burnham - welcome to the internet. All i hear before are all lyrical manifestation of it which all people do in reaction to the song. You make it both lyrical and musical. That’s news to me. I learn a lot from it. Thank you so much 😎👍🏼

[@Guitargate]

Thanks!!!

[@adamplace1414]

I agree - when an expert like Michael enjoys something that a simple fan like myself does, for more sophisticated reasons, it's like recommending a movie to your dad when you're a teenager, and watching him become a fan before your eyes.

[@benfletcher8100]

You can see the insane amount of appreciation Michael has for this song

[@SeldomBucket]

@@Guitargate You don't make the mistake I've seen a lot of these reactions make where you just explain the joke, you've added so much to the thing by making this video! Earned a subscriber here, definitely!

[@travesty-studios]

Yeah, very much enjoyed this

[@edgeelric4245]

14:31 when Michael just gets awestruck and gives up is the best/ funniest part.

[@sucanejuice9047]

I read a comment somewhere that said this was like a villain song but like, it's a song where the villain has already actually won

[@user-ov2kx8ql5i]

It's a song of a mastermind that keeps sending enemies to protagonist and makes the protag strong. He knows that Power reveals and corrupt people so he just keep sending them. Just like internet, we crave for more and the more were on internet the more cursed we'll get

[@tsvawsome111]

@@user-ov2kx8ql5i im high, and this is just too much

[@MathasiaJ]

To be fair, the internet has already hooked everyone so it has won.

[@alienhivemind7121]

He's all of the con men ( the internet has it all) . He's a carnie trying to get u to play a game, He's a snake oil salesman. He's a palm reader on boubon st. He's all of that and more

[@Atamosk-bu7zt]

The internet has won, so yes; the villain already won.

[@forcedexile]

Michael's reactions to the video and lyrics are so genuine it's hilarious to see his facial expressions. 1:34 Alright, this song is awesome but let me try to keep this about the music. 3:12 hold...hold on. Let me recover from that line. 4:04 Let me try to make this about the music again. 6:48 WAIT WHAT JUST HAPPENED 8:00 Come on, self. Keep it about the music. 8:51 STOP IT RIGHT NOW WHAT DID HE DO 10:54 SHUDDUP PHONE I'M TRYING TO MAKE A POINT. 12:07 CAN HE DO THAT??? That's not supposed to happen! 12:41 This song is beautiful... 14:34 Ok, I give up. Let's just sit back and appreciate this.

[@jamesarthur2559]

Not a sea shanty, a circus. The internet is a circus.

[@Gid-J]

I hear carnival, but those are close

[@trottheblackdog]

And we are the hairless monkeys on display

[@ShazEire]

ha! spot on. it sounds very cabaret to me

[@TicklishCrown]

POLKA

[@BohemianWhatsername]

A jaunty (and terrifyingly spectacular!) carnival

[@firasnacef001]

When he recreates the chords on guitar they sound so good. I would love to hear a full version of this song on guitar.

[@lannielson1506]

You gotta do “That funny feeling” by Bo Burnham from the “Inside” special

[@TiMonsor]

its not really complex musically, but its my fav. and its the only one on guitar

[@kylegibbs8825]

I second this

[@paulapriore8818]

It's quite easy to play! You need a capo on the first frat and the rest you just need to follow his hands when he plays

[@coreym2334]

@@paulapriore8818 second fret

[@caseyboppin]

this ones one of the best

[@theREALp1kles]

I love how genuinely excited you look at all the little things Bo did. It's the joy you get from something you're passionate about, and not just doing to make a video, and it shows.

[@Atamusk]

It's really great to get the commentary on the musicality of the piece, because music is such a huge part of Bo's repertoire, but it's obviously not something that the layperson can comment on with this kind of depth. Shifting from a carnival vibe to a bluesy/jazzy tone and then back again is a really neat journey to take in a song.

[@Guitargate]

Totally agree!!

[@bethfinn370]

I so agree with this & haven't looked at one "reaction" until this. This person can play, read music, & speak of the quality of the music PLUS you get his reaction to the lyrics, which is the priceless part!

[@tritiumH3]

Going over the lyrics really draws out how ominous the middle part is. Bo is gentle and sing-songy but his words are screaming "it's a trap!" "We set our sights, and spent our nights, waiting for you" "It did all the things we designed it to do" "It was always the plan, to put the world in your hand" Then he yanks away the gentleness and it's just: buckle up, this train ain't stopping.

[@GraceT]

I love how cold you went in with this one, expecting something completely different. It was fun watching you try to dissect the music and then getting kind of swept up in the draw of the song, and having to try and bring yourself back to present. I'd love to see you react to his others!

[@Em-by9ez]

Same!

[@seanmatthewking]

It’s a weird thing to encounter out of context.

[@ben.p]

Loved watching his brain break and couldn’t even play along just had to listen love it

[@Nathan-bj9tz]

Yes please! I've seen other reaction videos to his other songs in this special, but nothing like this!

[@wisherboy25]

After having seen a glimpse of what Bo's been going through, I hope he sees videos like this. Not just random internet people praising him, but just another musician like him admiring what he wrote and reacting to it, along with trying to play along on the guitar. I imagine it might make him smile a bit, I'm glad you made this :)

[@deltablaze77]

"Inside" feels like a rallying cry to creatives to go forth and create, almost a war-cry or a challenge.

[@connormcconnell7881]

And Bo is the same guy who made the "I am an artist" song Edit: "art is dead" not "I am an artist"

[@samd8872]

@@connormcconnell7881 art is dead is really good

[@stackels97]

Yep!!!

[@TaCtIcLyNuKeD67]

I've watched about 40 Bo Burnham reactions over the last few days ( Yes I know, this is where my life is currently) but I came back to yours to say it was by far the best. No one else I've watched has showed a solid understanding of the meaning of the song while also giving credit to his singing, musical talent and even his production methods. You're awesome man, keep it up! #Subbed

[@Elias110194]

i love seeing people geeking out about something they love. I can't even play the guitar but understand the excitement.

[@sunset_irises]

I see tons of love for his lyrics and over all musicality, and his talent as a comedian, but it's great to see someone pick apart and appreciate the actual music itself. For Bo's many talents, one of them is he's an insanely talented musician, and exacting in his choice of not only notes and lyrics, but in the tone of his delivery. Your take in this reaction is so genuine and fun to watch. Great content, man!

[@JOONYERful]

This whole special put me in a funk for the rest of the week.

[@MrNikolidas]

I'm still in it.

[@ryates]

I watched it yesterday and I'm definitely recovering. Helps to remind myself that it's kind of comforting rather than sad that he was able to make art out of such depressing subjects, rather than succumbing to it and letting it take over like I've wanted to let it do to myself.

[@stevenjustice4699]

Omg yes... in a funk I can't help and I can't stop listening again lol

[@JOONYERful]

Like he did at the end, I had to look at myself. And that’s terrifying. But funny. But terrifying.

[@Rylee_G]

I still am

[@thelonewanderer1964]

Your reaction was absolutely wonderful. The faces and frustrations you expressed were incredibly relatable; I have the exact same reactions when I am trying to figure out a rough part in a piece, let alone trying to dissect a song you are listening to. Absolutely wonderful, watching a reaction that provided more than just someone to watch the content with. I think a lot of your viewers wouldn't mind the more in-depth details you started to get into near the beginning, especially with how passionate and hands-on you are.

[@NeverDieAloneMusic]

Everyone always talks about the lyrical aspect of Bo's songs (and rightfully so), so it's great to watch someone breakdown the actual musical aspect. 👍

[@Limmemannen]

I literally love this. I just think it's really wholesome how amazed and fascinated he looks when hearing everything It's just pure excitement and that just really puts a smile on my face :D

[@somejellykid]

I love how as he's listening to the song, he's trying to fiddle around with his guitar. A little before the 10 min mark when he's rewinding and figuring it out, it was like he was tasting the song and trying to decipher exactly what flavor it was. This was really interesting to watch! I also loved when he'd try playing along and sometimes just end up jamming a bit. I'm not very knowledgeable about music theory, but that's how it seemed to me. This was great :))) Edit: it's just really impressive to me how he's able to pick apart the music itself and play it back and identify things so easily.

[@fangsabre]

That's kindof how I learn a lot of songs, and for people who do that its pretty common. I can read sheet music but I was always just better at memorizing tones so like playing a guitar I'll be fooling around, accidentally play something familiar, and then hyper focus on figuring out the rest of whatever that piece of music was entirely by ear. I actually just figured out the Kokiri Forest theme from the video game Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on my own actual ocarina (small ceramic flute like instrument)

[@somejellykid]

@@fangsabre i used to be in elementary and middle school band as a flute player, then took a few piano lessons. Despite all that, i'm still not very good with my relative pitch or reading sheet music lmao. I'd love to be able to get more into piano, but it takes a lot of focus to figure things out in that way. I have major respect for you and your ability to just hyper focus like that (i'm not super into Zelda, but it has some iconic music :P). Guess it's just on me to sit the hell down and try things out.

[@fangsabre]

@@somejellykid to be fair, having ADHD helps lol. It's not that I want to sit and figure it out (I mean I do and that helps) but also because it becomes like a micro obsession

[@somejellykid]

@@fangsabre i don't have ADHD, but sometimes, I randomly get super focused on doing something. Usually, it's on really random things and it makes me procrastinate on the stuff I actually wanna do lol But hey, if it helps, it helps 😅

[@somejellykid]

@@fangsabre quick update: I actually learned one of his songs on piano yesterday. I think I got the hang of it. It was Look Who's Inside Again. I learned from Tutorialsbyhugo since i can't rely on my ears 😅 it helps that the song isn't too long or that the piano bit isn't too difficult. This happened mostly because of this convo and I'm thankful for that. Im starting to learn more of his songs. They're a lot harder because of hand coordinated and my inherent lack of it. Thanks again. You got me thinking about trying piano again :)

[@TeslaManuals]

This is my second favorite video this week, after Bo Burnham's "Welcome To The Internet". I have never touched a guitar. Subbed in hopes of some more Bo breakdowns.

[@Guitargate]

Welcome aboard! MORE TO COME

[@ZinaO.]

He did it all on his own! So he likely reshot that song multiple times for the different angles. Or maybe there's hidden cameras... but in some of the songs from the special you see there aren't cameras where there would need to be for certain angles. He worked for over a year on this! Bo Burnham has been my favorite comedian for years... he's blunt, intellectual, raw, authentic... and really, a true artist overall. You should react to more by him!!! From the special, "That Funny Feeling" (it's slower) or "Comedy," and from outside of the special "Repeat Stuff" or "Left Brain, Right Brain" or "From God's Perspective" 👏🏽

[@captainprometheus3102]

You forgot "A World on Fire", easily one of the best songs. :D

[@ZioN.I.N.O]

@@captainprometheus3102 truly a masterpiece

[@oldgranite6467]

@@captainprometheus3102 Not many people have the patience to listen to that song, much less a reactor having time to record, edit, and post their reaction to that masterpiece

[@Len923_]

The more I listen to the song, especially with the breakdown you're doing, the more I get a very light Bohemian Rhapsody feeling - tonal shifts and almost genre shifts while feeling like the same song, one complete whole.

[@ish474]

Man I was so interested to see what you did with this video. When comedians use music nobody stops to think if the music is any good. Myself included, it's really cool to see this and I'm curious if you watch the whole special "Inside" which this is from what your thoughts are.

[@seanmatthewking]

I think the music is great. He has very legitimate musical talent and songwriting ability. The music outshines the comedy in much of the special, but it also works together very well.

[@SirPrizeMF]

I play the guitar and have somewhat approximate knowledge of music, and I've always been so impressed by how strong Bo's stuff is musically. If it wasn't so silly and sometimes situational, his songs would be absolute bangers. Musically, a lot of them are masterpieces in my opinion.

[@GarrettHarer]

I'd love to hear your reaction after watching the whole special. Each little nugget and song is incredible, but the whole thing together is a masterpiece. Thank you for helping me appreciate this fantastic song even more!

[@MellowMochi]

Dude, I’ve been on a Bo Burnham reaction marathon and you’re the first ever person that I felt such an accurate and descriptive musical deconstruction of this song. I come from a family of musicians and just hearing a musician trying to learn a song on the spot and then getting it down is so satisfying. Good job, great review, and amazing musical talent.

[@braedenconti36]

I’ve said this on several reactions but I’ll share it here too: The song is set up to have a carnival like vibe, the carny is showing us all the attractions, the facade of happiness is there something seems off but in the first act the melody is keeping us happy but as it goes on it gets increasingly disturbing, the. We hit the first chorus, still keeping up a happy beat but getting repetitive and creepy, the. The second act, the internet is talking directly to the children who’ve grown up with the internet in an obsessive manner talking about how it has shaped and molded them, it talks about the future and how none of us know what it will hold. Then we reach the second chorus, the facade is dropped revealing the madness behind it, same words but a much creepier presentation, the internet is far from benevolent, it was designed to trap you and manipulate you. You have already entered the carnival, there is no escape.

[@xdoctorblindx]

Congratulations. You noticed something obvious and decided to share it with everyone who will read your comment. Have considered that your self-agrandizing reaction is precisely the kind of online participation that he criticizes throughout the special? No one wants to hear "every thought you think."

[@malikarsyad1433]

@Braeden Conti can bet you 5 bucks the guy your replying didn’t read all that

[@atashgallagher5139]

Well, it was actually designed for managing military intelligence and sharing files between research institutions and colleges.

[@Sara-May]

@@xdoctorblindx you must be fun at parties

[@DaltonsComedy]

I love a reaction from someone who truly understands music. I've listened to every song on the special roughly 100 times thanks to Bo's playlist he posted. And I like watching reactions to get that "first time watch" feel again. But this one takes the cake, not many reactors can pick apart everything going on in Bo's songs. React to more from the special, please! Namely That Funny Feeling and 30.

[@Yamzstoned]

don’t know the first thing about guitar but the passion he displays for music is just intoxicating

[@GrimsRasatoas]

Watching someone discover Bo for the first time is SUCH a pleasure.

[@brennanmt]

This is a perfect and one of kind video. I respect what Bo has done tremendously (long time fan) and your videos have inspired me to play more and better understand how to play. This is the first video I've ever seen where someone gets to experience Bo's comedy genius for the first time and has the ability/opportunity to appreciate not only the context of the song but the musicianship of it as well. Bo is a creative genius for sure, he filmed, edited and produced the entire special (many more videos) by himself. 11/10 content

[@Guitargate]

Thank you sir!!!

[@anamendoza6741]

I'm not a guitar player, I don't play any instruments for that matter. I have only the most basic of understandings of what you're talking about. But your energy and passion for the art transmits through the screen and I can almost feel it too. And omg the satisfaction when you play the same chords/notes as the song! Your video elevated Bo Burnham's song and musical talent for me. I loved this!

[@Fubbernutt]

Bo Burnham is a comedian/writer/musician who has been famous since he was 17 when his first KZbin video went viral (2007). He hasn’t done anything live since 2015 for reasons he explains in his other video “All eyes on me.” Both of those songs are from his brand new special Inside on Netflix. It was shot, written, and edited by him over the course of one year in a single room. Please watch it for yourself. It’s amazing.

[@prismos2309]

Is there anything better than pussy? Yes! A really good book!

[@ghostfox1045]

Honestly, I’m a jazz player and this one is still so amazing to me

[@PrhymeScheme]

A lot of people like to soullessly to whatever is trending just standing in the background but few channels can captivate you with their intelligently rich feedback. You are the second kind. Keep at it

[@HazySkies]

I'm normally one to get annoyed by reactors pausing too frequently, but none of these felt like an interruption. It was all very informative and fascinating to watch and listen the breakdown of it and the hidden works behind the music. Brilliant reaction, guitar playing and teaching. I loved it.

[@conorwheale4705]

I love everything Bo did but i didn’t realize how musical he actually is appreciate the breakdown! Adds a whole new layer to this.

[@CarlosLiberated]

I feel like this is new. I don’t remember him being this nuanced musically. He busted his butt on this project for sure.

[@lauragill2296]

@@CarlosLiberated He definitely upped the stakes massively with all of the orchestration instead of just simply the keyboard onstage and he keeps getting better but he's always been a talented songwriter.

[@dblaska]

I've watched a lot of people react to Bo but I think you are the first I have seen that didn't just focus on the words being said. Watching your face as you listen to him play was great. You emote well and we can just tell how much you enjoy it. I don't know anything about music but hearing you explain it made me appreciate Bo even more than I already. Subbed btw. Going to check out more of your stuff. Great vid.

[@amjrpain919]

Did I just watch a circus sideshow, a snake oil salesman, and a psychology session put to music under the stars?! I'm a little confused, but I loved it!?😳💯🤯💥🧐👏😎

[@bambiwaddlefeet]

Welcome to the internet.... ; D

[@euLalia0]

have a look around :)

[@Corroidz]

@@euLalia0 Anything that brain of yours can think of can be found :D

[@amjrpain919]

@@Corroidz that's smart of you, but I've been around...👏😘

[@dylandombrowski1]

Ive now gone down the rabbit hole of being so obsessed with this special I am watching other people watch this, and this is probably my favorite “reaction” video Ive come across! The lesson intertwined in this is awesome and you’re acknowledgement of the little things in this song is awesome! The reason why I have now subscribed! Awesome work 👏

[@Matthias8861]

its so satisfying to watch somebody appreciate this piece of art

[@stevenmullally7076]

Bo burnham laughs at the end Michael closes his eyes, smiles, puts his guitar down resigns 😅

[@casmatt99]

I love how people who are unfamiliar with Bo see him for the first time and love his work immediately. The man is a living legend.

[@lxnie_]

what i got from this scene “welcome to the internet” was a villain who had already won- a villain that created the internet (or if they didn’t create it, they used it), knew how to get you confused and wrapped up in it, and entice you to stay. how it’s a circus or carnival, and how we (humans) are on display to show our stupidity and vapid thoughts. thoughts that never actually end up helping or changing the world.

[@Starr310]

I’m glad that the line “can I interest you in everything, all of the time” got the recognition it deserves. Michael my friend, you know what’s up.

[@JoseALugoR]

I know nothing about music, but there's something so endearing about how he is so excited with the song. Loved it and love this song to death

[@hayleym13]

I never would've expected to see Bo Burnham here, but thank you for doing it. Been a big fan of his for about 12 years. I think he's genius.

[@garettbabler4960]

I'm a fan of Bo and this is the first I've seen of your videos, but you helped me understand more what I love about this song, so thanks my dude.

[@seyeruoynepotsuj]

Mate, you're gonna love the whole show if this is your jam.

[@Kamaristar]

This is absolutely my favorite reaction so far! I love the way you’re getting excited and playing along to the song- bo is extremely talented and so are you!

[@seanmillermusic193]

This whole special was amazing from start to end.

[@justyo96]

I haven't listened to this guy in about 10 years -- thanks for putting him back on my radar!

[@MSTKS01]

This may just because I'm a music guy, but this is my favorite reaction to this song on KZbin. I'm able to geek out over all the music theory you're throwing out there while also feeling out on Bo. You're right, this song is so well thought out and put together. It's a damn modern day masterpiece.

[@SlushTV]

Seeing you get excited about the chords and modulatoins was awesome but nothing beats those moments where the video blew you away so much that you forgot about the music.

[@marieimperial2645]

It is SO cool to see a musician's perspective on this. I loved how you just put down the guitar to enjoy the madness at the end! Really enjoyed this reaction!!

[@leejackowsky1306]

I used to love bringing music to my guitar teacher that he never heard, and see his reaction exactly like yours. The gears start turning right away and you are able to make sense of even what this methodical madman put together. The sign of a great teacher. Bo Burnham is an insanely rare talent that people tend to look over.

[@SmoofDizzle]

I love seeing people love what Bo does. The whole setup for this special is amazing. His lighting, audio and video work is so impressive especially since he did it all by himself over the course of a year!

[@anthonypoulin8063]

It’s so cool getting to watch and learn from this from your perspective. Being able to have someone take a deep dive into his musicality and lyricism, rather than just the comedic side is so refreshing. The dudes brilliant and he’s trying to convey so much through his work, and you’re doing a killer job bribing us into his work.

[@LongandWeirdName]

The man is a comedian's comedian and a musician's musician. People from the outside of those groups will appreciate him, but not as much. A whole lot will go over their heads.

[@kelisabeth3952]

Wonderful comment! You really put into words

[@vh8542]

Almost everything Bo Burnham does is purposeful. It is insane. To music, camera, lighting. He is insane

[@anshsethi6837]

Would love to see you cover more from BO! Maybe nothing compositionally intresting but a true genius! And a master lyricist and comedian Mad respect for Bo and You sir!

[@annmarie3573]

IDK, I was listening to Straight White Male thinking it was pretty musically interesting and not simple.

[@Nathan-bj9tz]

I don't play guitar but have been a fan a Bo Burnham for a long time. This has got to be the best reaction I have ever seen. Your facial expressions are everything!! I love to see people truly appreciating this genius :)

[@Tragz]

The entire special is a masterpiece.

[@thoughtstorms_keith]

This is my first of your videos to watch. I am subscribed. I'm a vocalist, not an instrumentalist, but I'm very interested in looking at the musical creativity of this guy. I like the fact that you were able to discern all this music theory, while you were reacting to the brilliance of the lyrics and the mood and the editing..... I don't think we've had a talent like this since Tim Minchin. I will be back!

[@Alara42]

I am loving this guy's 1. Expertise 2. Pure joy and 3. Dad vibes.

[@palerider292]

This song is deeper than the ocean in so many ways. Best song of the year, it’s a work of genius. Thanks for your in depth breakdown of every riff in this song. Definitely the most informative reaction video I’ve seen.

[@alicefish8348]

"that funny feeling" he says cant play guitar - not sure if just being silly/humble so intrigued to hear your thoughts! theres not a vid, jut the song

[@JAM609]

I have a dusty guitar in my room and your knowledge makes me want to put in whatever work it takes to get good

[@BirchWeber]

did you know he filmed, lit, and designed everything in the special himself? madman.

[@dylzim]

I've been watching a lot of your stuff over the last few days and I just want to say I absolutely *love* how much you let the stuff you love affect you, it takes over your face, the passion is so great.

[@madisonbush1188]

His song "Pandering" is hilarious and worth a listen, even if you never break it down.

[@jamesramplin8124]

This is by far the best bo burnham reaction video I've seen. I usually hate them but they pop up in my recommended a lot. You actually put effort into it, you added to it with the guitar lesson and you had some great commentary on the message of it.

[@DetroitNickel]

I love watching you fall in love with Bo. As a Bo fan who's not a musician I loved seeing the appreciation for his musical ability from one! Great job man, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS ENTIRE INSIDE SPECIAL!

[@abigailcoble5036]

Anytime something cool happens, you get so excited and that makes me smile. I just learned this song on piano yesterday so when you got excited immediately I couldn't help but think "just wait buddy" because this song just keeps getting better and better. Glad you enjoyed!

[@MindfulMya]

Watching you fall in love with Bo is amazing. Highly recommend you watch all the others he’s done. But honestly your reaction is just so wholesome and I love it.

[@teachingisdifficult]

I love when u said "I love this room"...you'd really love the special then

[@mrkelso]

Touring around reactions to this piece, clicked on yours, and... I gotta say, I have no interest in learning guitar, so this isn't my channel, but I wish I did, cuz you are tremendously appealing. You were catching all that Bo, AND breaking it down, AND translating it into a lesson, simultaneously? I'm intrigued by what you do, and you do it with such personality. Very nice.

[@IsaacV2001]

One of my favorite parts of the video, is the way that the character’s sunglasses transition in their nature. They go from kind of absurdly funny, to a blank void that’s trying to absorb all that you are, as he triumphantly laughs at the fact that you’ve already lost.

[@Tiddlebit]

PLEASE! I would loooove to see you react to his song "That Funny Feeling" from this same special. It's just him and an acoustic guitar, and it's a beautiful song. He even comments before the song on how he's not a great guitar player, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on his playing because it seemed great to me. You should really watch the entire special to appreciate it, but doing at least that song is the next best thing. Sadly, there's no video version of it yet on Bo's youtube channel (audio only version) so you'd have to pull up the special on netflix and skip to that part (starts at 1h4m20s) to actually see him playing. He'll probably upload the video version to youtube eventually. Will be subscribing just for this! Hope to see it in my feed in the near future!

[@Frewster]

That was a joke, there's a stereotype of guitar players downplaying themselves and then picking the thing up and playing perfectly. Bo has an amazing singing voice he's actively worked on and has been playing guitar for over a decade. He's aware he's good at it, but even if there's no room for a sarcastic quip, Bo will make one lmao :')

[@stevemcevilly6762]

So he did everything in this special himself, wrote both music and lyrics, camera, produced, and edited and the whole set in the room

[@cameronross8812]

It's lovely to see that the musical work can get the same growing looks of surprise and appreciation as the codemy/subject matter gets in most of the reacts of this.