How One Man Changed Music Forever...TWICE┃Blur and Gorillaz

[@Krysiss]

Huge shoutout to the fan made animations I had to use for this video on the Gorillaz part because when I tried to use the actual music videos the video got worldwide blocked like 3 times lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6ao3efj9qob6ssi=O5g180cqVP4wQnlP kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17MgaRppryYh7Msi=fquUEwIdHRUI8hLV

[@jadebel7006]

Changed music forever? Is his name John lennon? No? Making a genre of music popular briefly is not changing music forever lool there was really nothing original or innovative about gorrilaz or blur lool

[@Krysiss]

@@jadebel7006 lool

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

I'm PRETTY sure they also changed animation. Because I don't think the Gainax revolution would have fully happened without that era of trying out their new digital equipment with FLCL, The Pillows soundtrack, and the launchpad of Imaishi into redefining US-Japan collaboration through Panty and Stocking, Kill La Kill and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. For reference he cites many Western inspirations such as comic books and Drawn Together. The UK wave of Grant Morrison and Alan Moore truly changed comic books and I have hard time trying to ignore the same westernization now in Japan, to follow the previous era when USA funded TopCraft that would eventually become Studio Ghibli, moving from adapting The Flight of Dragons and Lord of the Rings to adapting Kiki's Delivery Service and Tales of Earthsea. Money is nice, but the art is nicer. What TV animation IS THERE without the early Japanese industry? Batman? NOPE. Animaniacs? NOPE. Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles? Nnnnnnnnope. Velma? That's just asian people recruited through Australia, but they aren't granted their own meme genre like manhwa or anniemay.

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

OH YEAH and Imaishi's Dead Leaves is inspired by Tank Girl.

[@zeandiaz1791]

@@jadebel7006 George Martin deserves more credit over the music rather than John Lennon, you need to credit the right person, Tool. And yes, collaborating with various artists through experimentation and pioneering new soundscapes through unconventional methods is still pioneering. Don't come up with pseudo-intellectual statements if you don't know what you are writing about. Even Paul McCartney and Elton John have respect and saw what Blur and Gorillaz have done for modern music.

[@arandomperson9551]

you have no idea how happy i am to see people talking about how amazing damons work is, especially with blur. it just isnt talked about enough

[@Krysiss]

it's sad that it got overshadowed by the whole oasis thing bcz blur's whole discography is amazing

[@johnindigo5477]

His solo work is amazing as well

[@mspurefunk5]

He’s definitely reached so many other artists. Like when Billy Ellis brought him on stage at the very Coachella you mention.

[@Gibble3226]

fr I actually like blur better than gorillaz

[@svenmify]

@@Krysisswas the whole blur vs oasis thing not just basically a meme? Here in Belgium it seemed that way, kind of a Beatles vs stones parody, that no one actually took seriously.

[@savethebees412]

blur is just so underrated, coming from 1 of their 3 fans from outside the UK

[@nicolec.5352]

Naaa Blur are huge in Latin America. They recently performed here in Chile, they’ve been here 3 times, and I’ve been to all of those shows plus a Gorillaz one. Damon is one of my favorite artists ever

[@zeitok8]

in murica yes, everywhere else they sold all their concerts in th last tour.

[@ilovezubinflower]

im another one of those 3 hi

[@PsychedelicDef]

Hi I’m another 1/3 that isn’t British. America go brr

[@lucianogoyenechea8704]

i'm an ultrablur fan form Argentina, since 2002

[@urhoelmeri]

I see gorillaz. I click.

[@Krysiss]

same

[@vincetucci455]

I see Blur. I click.

[@Orla-sc2ml]

I see blur. I click.

[@diomar64]

I see both Gorillaz and Blur. I click.

[@CraftyXan]

Same

[@annaporter7003]

This is the greatest blur crash course ever made I applaud you

[@Krysiss]

thank you thank you

[@wattieiscute]

Im not going to lie, i thought i was watching a massive youtuber. Good editing dude

[@Krysiss]

thank youu

[@Eihcra96]

I literally thought the same thing until I was going to subscribe and saw the sub count. Great stuff!

[@HasufelyArod]

@@Eihcra96 I trust it's going up after this wonderful editing.

[@HasufelyArod]

Sometimes when you try your best you don't succeed, but that doesn't take any value or credit to your amazing work. You doing your best can never be erased, even if you end up being unsung, especially in KZbin.

[@Vanifest24]

I thought the same

[@hazymelodii]

Damon is so underrated sometimes, he is a lyrical and musical genius

[@santinomiguel3605]

Damon Albarn>Thom Yorke

[@py_a_thon]

@@santinomiguel3605 That is some fightin words, bruv lol.

[@TheBloopers30]

@@santinomiguel3605 Nah. He does some things better though.

[@aidansmith1354]

I heard a reporter once said to oasis “are you the new Beatles and blur the new Rolling Stones “, to which Gallagher replied, “no, we are the Beatles and the stones, blur are the monkeys “. And so Damon created the gorillaz.

[@benamisai-kham5892]

I mean the Monkees being a fake band really is fitting for Gorillaz

[@ANUBASS]

the best thing that pair of tossers ever contributed too, imagine a 1 hit wonder talking shit about other bands lmao

[@ruumuur]

@@ANUBASS yeah it's a real bad look being a no-hit wonder talking shit about other bands... so silly of yo... i mean them

[@ANUBASS]

@@ruumuur I've made songs that have 1 million+ views cross platform and produced for chart topping artists and artists I grew up listening to... all self taught, produced, engineered, designed and marketed by myself you can't even make a youtube thumbnail for your shitty gaming lets plays, we aren't even close to being in the same lane don't type to me...

[@Arkantos117]

@@ANUBASS Who is the one hit wonder here, Blur?

[@topirwoi]

Additional Information, Noel and Damon both collaborated on Gorillaz song “We Got The Power”, the song was about power of loving each other.

[@Krysiss]

I knew they toured together but I never knew about the song, I'm glad they got over the dumb fight

[@rickp.1246]

Apart from playing in an album, Noel also already joined Gorillaz in several ocasions…

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

I'm crying 😭 All my life I thought the Gorillaz members were real and just wanted to show up in cartoon form because they want to protect their privacy

[@MeMeMcsplosion]

I feel like blur's work post-gorillaz was worth mentioning as well, particularly the increased Electronic influence on Think Tank after graham had left

[@Krysiss]

Oh yea definitely, I just wanted to have the Blur and the Gorillaz parts of the video separated to make it easy for the new KZbin viewers

[@austins.2495]

Also his solo work. Everyday Robots is a beautiful album

[@ceciliagullett2096]

it's always a great day when i remember beetlebum exists and is the best song in the world

[@diogoneves4007]

I love Damon Albarn, and I'm really happy about the recognition these comments bring. I've watched him perform live once with his bandmates, Blur, during their reunion tour in Portugal last year, and it was a magical night! I'm a big fan of both their works. It's really hard to get relevant in two different generations with 2 different bands, he's one of the best British artists of all time. Great video mate! I'm rooting for your success!

[@Krysiss]

His musical reach is insane, I really don't know how he does it. Also thanks lol :)

[@austins.2495]

Plastic Beach truly is one of the greatest concept albums of all time

[@karenmcintosh188]

Would have to agree

[@lonesomestreet]

Ironically, Damons least favourite Blur pieces are my favourites. I adore TGE with my whole heart, its an album that means a hell of a lot to me, and I've based multiple art pieces around it and the band as a whole. Absolutely no skips on there for me, even the B-sides. On the topic of B-sides, there are some on Leisure that are total masterpieces and I think if they were included as A-sides, the album would be much stronger. I was a fan of Gorillaz before I was a fan of Blur, but Blur has had such an impact on my life that they overshadow my love for Gorillaz by miles

[@Krysiss]

I couldn't find the interview but I remember Damon talking about how the label didn't allow them to put some of the B-sides on the main album, but I love Leisure and I wish they had the chance to experiment more with that sound back then

[@foolishone8584]

He’s so babygirl

[@Krysiss]

he's the most babygirl

[@boommandy]

oh he is

[@pedroiank]

real

[@ezra4663]

hes so find i wont him

[@20centurygirl21]

always

[@confusion7809]

my dream video essay

[@Krysiss]

thanks lol

[@eduardoezequiel8147]

23 yeas old Blur fan here, from Brazil. I can say a lot of brazilian teenagers from the 90's knew Blur and enjoyed it.

[@AnaMarch]

I had the opportunity to see him live with both bands, Damon is just unique can't get tired of him.

[@musicman6555]

This is your daily reminder to listen to The Good, The Bad & The Queen immediately.

[@B0YWH0ATECRAY0NZ]

This video was great! I'm so glad someone agrees with me on this. Also the intro is SO TRUE AND RELATABLE. I feel like American Blur fans are hard to find unless they're like a Gorillaz fan that went through the pipeline of slowly getting introduced to Damon's work and becoming a Damon superfan. His solo work is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED and Blur's later work has got to be my favorite!

[@alexd7800]

one of the proud 3 blur fans outside the uk

[@RCisMe64]

There is an echelon in the entertainment industry where everyone just accepts your greatness and the competition dies down. It makes me beyond happy to see Damon achieve this level of success from sheer passion.

[@suubwayrocker]

Mexican fan of Damon Albarn work here

[@Krysiss]

I'm an albanian fan of his work, its tough out here

[@winglessfairy564]

Igual igual

[@vmontalvo5591]

🇲🇽

I had no idea about Gorillaz characters backstories, this is amazing.

[@nickgolowin4049]

Very nice video! I never connected Blur and Gorillaz, although I listened both of them. I would like to see you telling more about this crossings between different popular groups. Keep doing great stuff!

[@Krysiss]

I'm gonna try to make similar videos pretty soon, thank youu

[@barriniho]

I don't know why people say blur won the battle but lost the war because blur are still together with the same line up and are still releasing records, but oasis haven't been relevant for a long time now and have changed band members. Noel even went to the other side, he has played live with Damon on blur songs like Tender.

[@garbagio6587]

Most people know Oasis and Wonderwall,not all people know Blur and song 2 ,that's how they won.

[@barriniho]

@@garbagio6587 depends where you are, most of Europe knows blur and they are still selling out their shows and are usually main headliners at festivals. I think the whole world knows song 2 , especially the yanks on their reaction videos, because they've heard it in a commercial or sports game, even if they don't know it's from blur.

[@michaelstudeny8848]

@@garbagio6587 Though Wonderwall is becoming more and more generally disliked hehe

[@bobhoskins9539]

I think it’s just generally in the uk oasis are considered the much bigger band and the break up helps with that “rock ‘n roll” image. Cause if they were to reform the tickets they would sell would be unreal whereas there probably isn’t the hype around blur playing live despite selling out shows. Put it this way when blur were doing their tour in the uk it wasn’t national news but if oasis were to reform and tour/release new music it would be mainstream news.

[@barriniho]

@@bobhoskins9539 Blur headlined Glastonbury, the biggest festival in the UK and the following year Damon headlined Glastonbury with Gorillaz, so there was a big buzz for both of Damon's bands. Blur has had number 1 albums since parklife in 1994 up until their latest album release in 2023. They just have a big loyal fan base and have achieved more than Oasis in the long run.

[@arintez]

I've been a Gorillaz fan since around 2006. I got my best friend at the time into them as well a few years later. And then she got me into Blur afterwards. I remember there was a time after Plastic Beach when Gorillaz was seriously considering ending their run and I was so sad. I'm so glad they're still off and running now. I don't love all songs on every one of their albums, but I do end up extremely loving a few and liking many. New Gold is my fave off their latest album, followed by Tormenta. And recently I've really started digging Oil. Anyways thanks for the video. I still love seeing people talk about Gorillaz after all these years.

[@MrRfholmes]

He also formed a supergroup - The Good, The Bad & The Queen, which included Tony Allen (Fela Kuti) and Paul Simonon (The Clash). Their first album is very good.

[@Logannnnnnnnnnn]

Dude is a genius honestly

[@marianolaguzzi]

I'd also like to mention his third musical project: Africa Express! It's more of a project than a band in this case as the idea was to get together with as many African musicians as possible to produce a collaborative record that could show the world the nuances and sounds of African music. In my opinion it's an absolute masterpiece and while it's not as successful as blur or Gorillaz, I feel like it definitely deserves a spotlight next to them as some of Damon's best work

[@Metal-Josh]

I never put it together, but when I saw this thumbnail, I can hear it in my head, instantly

[@declanwells1887]

On melancholy hill makes you feeling deeply content with despair.

[@kevincardenas6629]

I do resonate with Damon’s perspective on always wanting to do something else that will make some big change in the world. The whole concept of Gorillaz is insane to me. Great video. (Empire ants is my Gorillaz favorite song lol)

[@Krysiss]

both empire ants and to binge are amazing

[@noealecarva]

The greatnes of both bands is undenyal, and so Damon's capacity to evolve and believe in other artists to make himself better as a musician. He is absolutely passionate and devoted to music.

[@CreditsBackBruh]

seeing a picture of my school on a youtube video from someone who’s not from stanway let alone the UK is trippy. Fun fact, although our school produced these two chaps, they spent most of their time celebrating the fact that Steve Ritchie (former x factor contestant) went there instead…

[@Krysiss]

💀💀💀

[@spacegirl226]

I was one of the three Blur fans in the US. Lulz. I got to see them in Atlanta in 2003. There were more than three of us! In high school I used to print out images I stole off the internet and put them in my binders, in my locker...nobody really got it. Britpop was my thing while everyone else listened to alternative. Damon is just stellar. I don't think he is of this galaxy. Such a talented musician. I hope he continues to make great music and reinvent himself. Thank you for this video. It was an informative watch.

[@rickp.1246]

And let not forget The Good, The Bad and The Queen (one of Billie Eilish favourite bands) and the Africa Express project (where McCartney played)…and that Noel Gallagher also collaborated with Gorillaz!

[@dogstar5572]

Mali music.

[@wejibone3976]

My grandma's alarm clock woke me up at 5am every morning to Feels Good Inc. so i conic

[@scottbergman8662]

THANK YOU for appreciating the 3 of the fans that live outside the UK! I have been a Blur fan for several decades. This was very well done, a brilliant breakdown.

[@Krysiss]

thank you

[@mynameisjoejeans]

Demon Days was the first album I ever bought, and I still think it’s one of the best I’ve ever heard. So many artists that I would later fall in love with independently. I think it’s probably the single biggest influence on my music taste as an adult, and I see similar trends in many people who grew up with the Gorillaz.

[@hozic9929]

i see hot men i click

[@Krysiss]

me when I'm on the hub

[@hozic9929]

@@Krysiss relatablee

[@rediansjchillin]

pretty boys*

[@notryry]

​@@Krysissyou get a subscriber for that

[@jadekim9689]

The intro of this video is so real I campaign for Blur every day

[@Cris-gx4gc]

Damon makes me feel alive Thank you for talking about his work, i literally was wagging my feet when i saw the title

[@Krysiss]

I always wiggle my feet in the air when I think of Damon

[@lottie-nz5px]

i love this video and i haven’t even finished it yet!!! so happy to see a deep dive on two of my favourite bands

[@Krysiss]

Thank you, this video was so fun to make bcz both of the bands have so much substance

[@bann13]

very well researched. huge props!

[@disruptah76]

Never quite knew how all the pieces of Blur, Damon and Gorillaz all fit together. This is a great video that explains it all.

[@41linestreet]

Video is really well done, well written, it's very informative and thorough, and also the kind you instinctively take for trustworthy... While also being hilarious and witty. If you can, you really should try to post more content, this was really enjoyable and I can just tell this channel has an immense potential.

[@Krysiss]

Thanks a lot, I am planning on uploading consistently because there are a lot of topics and bands I wanna talk about. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@aesopivan]

Bold of you to assume a Blur fan has friends

[@brandonm8901]

Great video. Was very surprised to see this was only the 2nd on this channel!

[@Krysiss]

Thank you, I'll try to start making videos consistently because I have a bunch of ideas

[@BertsAICreations]

@@KrysissAn essay on Corey Taylor and Slipknot/Stone Sour might be interesting

[@mewgiah8057]

Even though I like the overall albums from Oasis more than Blur - it’s undeniable that Damon Albarn has surpassed everything they’ve done with his overall career. Like if you look at Blur’s best songs and the Gorillaz discography, it’s absolutely insane what a legend Damon has become. And as this video points out Damon’s impact on the industry is huge. But purely as a rock group I still think Oasis has three perfect albums that are just killer rock records (loaded with some of the best songs of all time). However one thing I appreciated about Blur more was their diversity in sound. In comparison Oasis was more of a one note band. I think they actually benefited from breaking up because there is only so much you can do with their sound. And because their discography is small it didn’t get to a point where they wore out their welcome. Blur on the other hand took major leaps in new directions. And again I think that adventurous writing style is why Albarn was able to create the Gorillaz.

[@JangianTV]

Excellent video! Glad to see Blur getting some love. 😊

[@Krysiss]

Thankss

[@AnthonyLeaton]

He's done a LOT of collaborations and his last solo album also rocked.

[@stussysinglet]

Rock, pop, alternative, experimental with numerous sub genres through out.. it's taken me decades to realise how amazing Blur's whole catalogue is.. much more than just some singles and the stand out album 13 that I originally saw them as... Probably my favourite band now while I also get more and more into Gorillaz. Melbourne 🇦🇺

[@thatblurlook]

I am a Chinese blur fan and I love the magic whip album so much because it really represents something. Always find it disappointing when songs from the album never appear on the gigs after the reunion 😢

[@soccerstar41]

Great video bro, love both bands equally, really enjoyed this, much love to all the other fans out there

[@Krysiss]

thanks bro

[@tanchinchin3582]

this video just made me want to relive this whole exciting musical era which i wasn't even there at the first place 😅 good job mate hope to see more stuffs like this - from the 1 out of 2 asian fans here

[@peaceofpiety]

Thank you for making this video. I saw Gorillaz live in October 2022 and it was so surreal to experience Damon's energy live. Have been listening to his voice for so many years that the familiarity of his presence feels like home.

[@doommachine583]

Great video, Two bands i would recommend checking out are Kyuss and TOOL

[@Krysiss]

I know TOOL but I'll check out Kyuss bcz it kinda sounds like my name

[@mosscliffx]

I FEEL NOTHING SAID I DONT FEEL NOTHING

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

i hate slow songs by big name artists

[@Isimplywenttoschool]

Kyus! That first album?? That was all one track on the CD, I liked it 11:13 min into the CD. heehee good times.😊

[@fishhtail]

i've never heard anybody mention kyuss before 🙏🙏

[@teodelfuego]

“How unprecedented that two people would create albums featuring many different musicians and incorporating diverse musical styles.” -Steely Dan

[@RJay207]

That keyboard pre-set will NEVER not make me laugh. XD Just brilliant.

[@semplybalanced3210]

I’m from Missouri in the states. Blur was HUGE here. I didn’t know they were unpopular.

[@misteryegor]

Great work, mate! I was really surprised when I've noticed that my like under this video was #46

[@Krysiss]

thanks man, im glad youtube is showing the video to people

[@tabsterg]

Great documentary, can't wait to brag about finding this channel when it blows up! By the way, at 13:15 that is *MISSINFORMATION!!!!* THAT CLIP IS OUT OF CONTEXT Watch the original interview, that preset came like that after the song blew up.

[@Krysiss]

WHAT? I got clickbaited, I've seen that clip get reposted so many times saying that they took it from the sample.

[@tabsterg]

@@Krysiss i know it's all over the place, but i think we would have heard of a massive lawsuit about ot if it were true

[@Lyla-v6k]

i've had a massive love for blur and rorillaz since i was 11, but i never really thought about the impact the bands have had on music. this video definitely changed my view. we can ignore the fact my obsession sparked due to my massive crush on damon albarn 💀

[@Krysiss]

same to be honest

[@thefilmtrial8105]

I really like blur, but boy, early gorillaz it's just... diferent to every other feeling, you know what I'm saying?

[@davidreimer97]

Great video! I learned a lot about one of my favorite artists. I’ll be looking for a video about Beck.

[@lewiswebb2753]

Seeing the Gorillaz perform live is amazing. So many talented people are involved on, musicians, singers, dancers, the whole production is just an incredible experience and absolutely worth seeing.

[@savethebees412]

early to say this, but from your only two videos i can tell this is gonna be a sick channel

[@Krysiss]

thank you thank you

[@natashaganzha4226]

Damon is my crash in general. Whatever he does is a masterpiece❤

[@Ccy_yt]

50k views on your first video is insane, keep on :)

[@Krysiss]

I know, its insane. If it keeps going like this I'll try to put some effort into uploading consistently

[@excrubulent]

I was just going through Blur's music, realising hey, this isn't just some trash I listened to when I was a kid because it was familiar and I grew up with it. This is really, really good. It totally holds up. Then I find out he's responsible for Gorillaz? You just blew my mind.

[@Krysiss]

I think people tend to overlook "happy sounding" music just because they think these songs are just made to sell record, but if you dive deep into Damon's work you can see that there's so much more to explore

[@excrubulent]

@@Krysiss Yeah, and pop in general. I used to think like that, into grunge and thinking I was alternative... till I realised it was just another popular genre with different aesthetics. It's always nice to go back to old songs and discover the ones that are actually REALLY good :)

[@unduloid]

Hey now, there are more than just a few Blur fans outside of the UK. There are dozens of us. *DOZENS!!*

[@Krysiss]

😭😭😭

[@Soph_0099]

I'M GIGGLING😭😭😭

[@alessandrai.p.1194]

Ce ne sono moltissimi invece, più di quanto crediate (inclusa me). La differenza sta nel fatto che non riempiamo un video di commenti ripetitivi e offensivi.. quella è una specialità di Liam! Il pubblico ama un artista anche e sopratutto per la sua umanità che ne accompagna il talento. Grazie

[@diegos5001]

Thank you so much for this video man! It was amazing, good commented and of course a love letter to Damon! Thanks again!

[@foolso2556]

amazing video idk what the band was about but i liked the racing game

[@Krysiss]

blur goated

[@andregriff7261]

WOW!!! I didn't know all that about the Gorillaz and Blur!! Thanks!!! I was always a Gorillaz fan, but never knew about the history behind them. Now I'm going to have to go back and check out all the music by Blurr.

[@Noahwalter-bs4ts]

He's so girly pop

[@Soph_0099]

Hes literally amazing. Like his talent creating two amazing bands and he's like so 😍😍😍

[@LavenderRex7705]

Do you think that Tony Soprano would be chill with Damon Albarn?

[@Krysiss]

hell yea, they listened to The Kinks together

[@arvindsrivatsav5916]

Being in India,i got introduced to Gorillaz just last year, that too with Clint Eastwood, and from then, they became my favourite bands of all time.

[@drracist5247]

The yappening

[@Krysiss]

blud yappin

[@classicbambi]

ugh im so glad this video has been made and has so many views. he’s literally a living legend and contributed to music a loooooot

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

Hahaha. Clint Eastwood was generational.

[@hwarangoo]

I heard Song 2 on the radio all the time but I missed out on a lot of the other Blur songs. However watching tv channels that showed video clips and seeing the incrediby entrancing Clint Eastwood, getting sucked into this world of Gorillaz and even playing the 19-2000 game was just so different and more compelling than other bands to me.

[@nikokaapa]

0:01 Blur can headline a festival outside of the UK, what do you mean? Last year I saw them in Amsterdam and the place was packed.

[@Krysiss]

I know lol, it was a joke. I wanted to see them in Amstedam too but the tickets were all sold out

[@nikokaapa]

@@Krysiss dang! Do you live in the Netherlands?

[@Krysiss]

no sorry, I went there last summer to meet some friends

[@ziar3637]

Amazing work mate. Keep it up!

[@aliciasw]

confidence is a preference for the habitual voyeur of what is known as

[@Krysiss]

PARKLIFE

[@originalvisual7491]

I'm one of the three and I dragged number two with me too Wembley (1st night) last year. Blur is fucking amazing and I love that you used the s/t album cover on the video cover. Gonna give this a go now!

[@denaeoo]

whys hatsune miku everywhere 😭😭

[@nickphaux]

Weebs are everywhere.

[@ihadastrokereadingthis]

as a blur fan who is from crumpet land, round of applauds for this dude!! editing’s really nice and i thought youd have more subscribers because of it

[@joependleton6293]

Great observation, both bands are mega*

[@nicolec.5352]

I loved the video. I was a teen in the 90’s so Blur is part of the soundtrack of my life . And it’s one of my favourite bands, I own their whole discography (except their latest album, but it’s on my list) in fact, The Universal is one of my favourite songs ever. Even though Gorillaz was huge in the 2000’s I never really got into them until recently, I’ve been listening to them a lot and I’m amazed at how good they are. It made me realize the genius Damon is. He’s not just a pretty face (he was extremely good looking when he was younger, now he lost his looks but he seems like a wise man, a real musical legend) I’m not really interested in the characters’ back story, but I’m in for the music. I’ve seen Blur 3 times, and Gorillaz once, and every time I enjoy his bands as though I still was a teenager. A funny thing, yesterday I wore a Blur t-shirt at work, and MY BOSS asked me “do you like Blur?” And I said “it’s one of my favourites bands” and he asked me if I had listened to Damon’s solo work, I haven’t, so he recommended me to give it a listen. Later that day he sent me a whatsapp link to spotify for Damon’s Everyday Robots. Soon I’ll give it a listen. Sorry for the long comment but this video was really well done and I wanted to share my history with Damon Albarn. He reminds me of Mike Patton (another favourite of mine) and all his different projects. You could do a video on him also.

[@Krysiss]

No don't worry, I love comments like these. It's nice to see that my videos are reaching people who actually lived through the years when Blur was at their peak of their career. Damon's been one of my favourite musicians since I found Blur so I'll definitely check out Everyday Robots and also I'll look into Mike Patton.

[@Candyohh]

I'm still stunned about Albarn's involvement with the "Ravenous" soundtrack. Its amazing!!!

[@dameanvil]

- [00:40] 🎶 Blur's Formation and Leisure: Blur's formation began 36 years ago with Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon forming Circus, later renamed Blur, along with other members. Despite mixed reception, their debut album "Leisure" marked their entry into the music scene, albeit driven more by commercial pressures. - [02:34] 💥 Modern Life Is Rubbish: The band's American tour led to homesickness, inspiring a shift back to their British roots with "Modern Life is Rubbish," positioning Blur as a prominent Britpop band with hits like "For Tomorrow." - [03:39] 🎡 Parklife and Boys and Girls: "Parklife" and "Girls & Boys" propelled Blur to new heights in the Britpop scene, setting the stage for a legendary rivalry with Oasis. - [05:42] 🎸 Oasis and The Britpop Battle: Blur faced stiff competition from Oasis, especially during the "Battle of Britpop" in 1995 when both bands released singles simultaneously, intensifying the rivalry. - [08:05] 🎭 Blur's Self-Titled and 13: Post-Britpop, Blur underwent significant changes, culminating in their self-titled album and "13," embracing experimentation and departing from their Britpop roots. - [09:33] 🦍 Gorillaz Formation and Lore Explained: Damon Albarn's collaboration with Jamie Hewlett birthed Gorillaz, a virtual band offering a fresh musical direction and groundbreaking visual storytelling. - [13:05] 🌅 Gorillaz's Self-Titled and "Clint Eastwood": Gorillaz's debut album garnered widespread acclaim, especially with the iconic track "Clint Eastwood," marking Damon Albarn's breakthrough in America. - [14:51] 🎤 Demon Days and "Feel Good Inc": "Demon Days" solidified Gorillaz's status with hits like "Feel Good Inc.," demonstrating Damon Albarn's musical versatility and collaborative prowess. - [16:12] 🏝 Plastic Beach and "On Melancholy Hill": Gorillaz continued their success with "Plastic Beach," blending diverse musical styles and expanding their lore, further establishing their influence. - [17:12] 🎶 Blur and Gorillaz Now: Both Blur and Gorillaz have released recent albums, showcasing Damon Albarn's enduring impact on the music industry across multiple generations.

[@Krysiss]

I'd pin this if it wasn't for those fan animations

[@Krysiss]

@@dameanvil the ones I linked on the pinned comment on this video

[@Krysiss]

@@dameanvilthank you thank you

[@profitnadeem]

Man finally someone recognized how much these guys made an impact on pop music culture. Blur was awesome in the 90s and Gorillaz was everything we needed at the change of 2000. Great artists and music! Nice work on this vid ✌🏽👍🏽💯

[@Krysiss]

thank you

[@borjiita]

Huge video, congratz, greetings from spain!

[@zoothoot3366]

I’m one of the Blur fans in the Us that listened to them before song no2. My brother introduced them to me and to this day they are on of my favorite bands ever. Gorillaz became a huge part of my high school years. I listened to demon days on repeat while skimming my pool and just thinking about life. An amazing album.

[@DCfromBC]

Damon Albarn is the most prolific artist of our time. Great video! I just also watched the Lyristoric video on the meaning of El Manana. Also a great vid to check out for any Gorillaz fans out there.

[@kmahta]

What he has done with Gorillaz is really something special. I really didn't know about Blur WOW.

[@Krysiss]

he really is amazing

[@beepbeepvidhi]

what an amazing video!! i watched it in bits throughout the day and ended up making two playlists in between!!

[@Krysiss]

dude this makes me so happy, I'll try to make playlists for future videos but definitely check out the full albums bcz they're great