How We Made 'NEOTHEATER'

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How We Made:
Next Up Forever
100 Bad Days
Birthday Party
Bang!
Don’t Throw Out My Legos

[@stephen6721]

Ryan would totally be the coolest person to sit around and make beats with!

[@JenniferJones-hw9wu]

He is my favorite part of each video, too!

[@BillsIsBills]

He would make weird sounds around you for like an hour and then be like, “I got a song idea!”

[@geepersweepers3184]

I agree. All my friends think he’s ugly, but I think they’re super wrong

[@mrl3893]

@@geepersweepers3184 Were ur friends raised by people without common sense?

[@geepersweepers3184]

Some of them maybe. One guy I knew said he looked like Syd the sloth and other super mean things that would probably make him cry. They can be so mean sometimes. But I love Ryan so very much 🥰❤️

[@kodekYT]

*AJR:* how we made ne- Me: enough said

[@pikisachu]

Heck, I say enough was said at AJR

[@That1clarinetkid]

I think the exact same thing

[@shunkaido.]

@@pikisachu Honestly, though!

[@BillsIsBills]

I was waiting for this moment.

[@nidhishsalian2268]

@@shunkaido. did you eat your cereal

[@katerwaulie4499]

4:09 Imagine that guy who does the subway announcements being reached out by a band he's a fan of and then getting his voice in their newest song like... That must have been so cool! I hope he was hyped, must have been unreal getting that reach out.

[@everythinggb4614]

Katerwaulie yeah probably

[@pd9020]

I know this is a late reply but there's video out there I think of his son recording his reaction to the song

[@breadloafbrad]

So that’s why the “here we go” and “metronome” sounded so oddly familiar

[@jaidawaggoner4892]

BreadLoafBrad they remind me of candy crush

[@AshNotFound404]

Jaida Waggoner LMAOO yEah

[@mathilda3683]

ʙᴀɴɢ

[@jasperanderson736]

The fitness gram pacer test...

[@shutupfam4237]

@@jasperanderson736 what the 💩- I never noticed it sounded the exact same as the metronome thing

[@spencer1099]

You MADE Neotheatre. I thought it was just magically created.

[@aidanswiftofficial]

For everyone confused, the "next album" IS neotheater. All these videos have already been posted on other social medias. 100 Bad Days was posted before the album came out, so Edit: No, it's not OKO either. They posted all of these videos over the course of ~1 year on Instagram and Twitter, and just compiled them all for a KZbin video.

[@gushersgang8214]

But they had bang

[@BillsIsBills]

@Gushers Gang No they just edited it in along with their older footage so they can post it all.

[@thatoneguy3686]

That doesn’t make sense because if they said “next album” while literally covering neotheater, that wouldn’t be a spoiler

[@pineappleboy1468]

@@thatoneguy3686 no, when Ryan said "next album," that bit was recorded over a year ago before neotheater came out. So when he says next album he means neotheater.

[@edgartorres9912]

@@thatoneguy3686 yeah 100 bad day's came out 2 months before neotheater did so yeah sorry to burst your bubble

[@Ohmega_Ordinary]

Ryan: that would be a spoiler for a next album Everyone watching: Holy *******

[@zoepart]

Mr. Omega gamerXZ that video was originally posted before Neotheater was announced. He was referring to Neotheater

[@mrscardycreeper8972]

Yeah i was gonna say what Zoep said

[@g-hallscabe7434]

He's referring to Neotheater. The original videos are old, Bang! is the only new one.

[@Ohmega_Ordinary]

Gabe Schall ok thank you for explaining

[@joeunderdog]

If he’s describing how they made Neotheator, then what other new album would they be referring to?!?

[@SamLangeliers]

Absolutely incredible work. This is hands down one of the best albums I've ever heard, and I've used it in a few projects of mine. Thank you, seriously.

[@andybradley8347]

Best friggin album ever

[@bwmanhath3770]

Mmm, second only to The Click

[@GD-zn2rm]

Bowman Hath the click definitely their best

[@shronk4236]

Big sound of “THE NEXT ALBUM”...HOLY SHIIIT

[@zan4139]

He Was talking about the neotheatre album

[@questionablecontent220]

1:37 !!!

[@radkouse1of1]

@@zan4139 no he wasn't

[@calebrumschlag5167]

YES

[@anarkticshrub2856]

Zan. He wasn’t he meant the next album after neotheater

[@vanessakonig3889]

Neotheather is one of the best albums i’ve ever heard. It means so much to me omg

[@ActixYT]

Ayee same

[@coffins786]

Me too

[@natth6462]

Same

[@RazzoAratey]

Dude I know right, I can’t get over how this album has touched my soul

[@shelbydenton9452]

In BANG the “here we go” is a subway guy??!!! I thought it was Ryan

[@jakep5571]

It's the person who says "Stand Clear of the closing doors please"

[@adamyusuf1805]

I thought it was Adam

[@spartbytierra580]

I totally thought it was Ryan too

[@JoaquinGamer1]

I thought it was Ryan with a little bit of pitch...

[@jefflol2366]

1:37 OK TURNING OUT PART 3 NEEDS TO BE ON IT

[@jakethefake527]

The first 2 were so good

[@pikisachu]

Yes!

[@reesefleming1829]

i could not disagree more lol

[@jefflol2366]

Reese Fleming how come?

[@joelrockhard9151]

Adam should sing it this time

[@gbraun2702]

These songs are like magic, but learning how it’s done makes it so much more interesting. Great job guys, on Neotheater and Bang!

[@neontyler6663]

I love how RYAN enjoying making music That’s what I call PASSION.

[@jessicaAilinn]

His work is incredible I love that they put quality lyrics and his animations on the album covers deserve all the recognition and more greetings from Mexico

[@myrap3]

"Let's do 20% something familiar and 80% something you've never heard." That's what makes AJR so dang good.

[@antiheroine_13]

Ryan: "There's like ten things going on at any given moment." My brain 24/7

[@LexiTheDoodler]

AJR: How We Made... Me: Shut your beautiful mouths. I am seeing this whole thing

[@Awesomemay]

AJR X Muppets. I want this collab to happen.

[@shunkaido.]

Same

[@-Teague-]

Ok so Weezer has collaborated with the Muppets twice, OK Go made the Muppets show theme song, if AJR teamed up with them, I think my heart would explode

[@maxipad27]

So wait, this video is called “How we made Neotheater” and bang is in here. Will there be a Neotheater deluxe edition with bang on it? Edit from May 25th 2020: I think it was actually just because it was new. I feel like there would definitely be a Neotheater deluxe edition. Also AJR just recently announced a new song is coming in a June and there will be a feature on the new album! Edit from January 28th 2021: Well I was kinda right. I was right about it being on a new project but it’s actually a whole new album

[@zacharymiddleton9530]

max spits fax ooooOoooOOo, I didn't think of it that way, I assumed they just did bang since it was new but maybe...

[@corsaire-0]

yeah boyy

[@hopebryant6568]

in a few recent live streams they confirmed that it wouldn't. but it is their newest song and technically part of the "neotheater era", so why not include it?

[@shea3954]

Ryan said they wouldn’t do a deluxe edition

[@shauneverson3179]

After a livestream today, Ryan confirmed that Bang is on the next album

[@AllOutNoobHater]

People hate on AJR, but I seriously can't stop listening to them. The orchestra style of this album was AMAZING.

[@zeekia0733]

Jack(without filters) sounds like he could be a Disney princess' love interest

[@WaterGirl]

Next album with alot of this old vintage sound but in a refreshing way. I.WAS.BORN.READY.FOR.THIS

[@zoepart]

Water Girl That was an old video. They were referring to Neotheater

[@adamyusuf1805]

Wait, isn’t your profile picture Juvia from Fairy Tail?

[@DepressedGarfield]

@Lego Edric Blight nah we knew there was a new album, but that video was for neotheater

[@whonose2517]

Okay AJR, you need to stop saying things like "if it's our final album," and "we want to go out with a bang," if there's going to be another ANOTHER ALBUM!

[@virbenav]

I assumed "going out with a bang" meant they wanted to finish off Neotheater with a bang

[@BillsIsBills]

When they meant another album, they were mentioning Neotheater because they filmed “How we made 100 bad days” before they released Neotheater.

[@whonose2517]

@@BillsIsBills damn you're right, my excitement just dropped all of a sudden ☹️

[@virbenav]

@@musicalvoyageur that's 100% the theme within the song...leaving childhood with a bang. My comment was more about the possible double meaning outside of the song itself

[@WyhattMP4]

Amirite essentially moving on from an era of their life. jack antonoff does this with each bleachers album, he has a song at the end of the album about moving on from an era or time period in his life

[@ferbp238]

neotheater is really my favorite album EVERY SECOND IS ART AND I LOVE IT

[@wolfania]

I love seeing these “How We Made” videos so much! It gives a whole other dimension and we get to see just how much goes into the songs (I also just find it so cool to hear Ryan really walk through the process) The whole thing just makes me so hyped! 🤩

[@colfaxhamilton3052]

Me: I think that ajr has quit... Ajr: releases a new song.

[@jakethefake527]

I loved the “how we made the click” video so when i saw you uploaded this I got so happy.

[@carl_Grimes_drawz]

Neotheater is my favorite album ever and has my favorite song!!!

[@threecheers5101]

Jay Storm which is your favourite?

[@abstraktoftheeight7047]

Which is?

[@shunkaido.]

My fav from the Album is "Finale"

[@carl_Grimes_drawz]

My favorite is Next up forever

[@juho9903]

Everyone!! That "how we made 100 bad days" is over a year old. (Before neotheater came out)

[@makaron369]

Oh shit fr?

[@juho9903]

@@makaron369 no, just kidding...

[@NEBULAbeepbeep]

@@makaron369 no

[@DepressedGarfield]

@@makaron369 yeah it's before neotheater

[@plankton.mp4]

Ryan, your way of doing things is so iconic. you are, by far, the most inspiring music producer I know.

[@Leightheweirdo]

Agreed

[@TonyKnoxville]

My mind is blown. So much respect for this craft!

[@ryan-levy]

The vocal chops in Don't Throw Out My Lego's intro remind me a lot of Breakcore. I love it.

[@jaxywaxy4867]

I love these type of videos, not everyone enjoys these but I do!! I love watching how you guys make music. I love it

[@ZatiCoh]

You don't know how much this helps someone just starting to focus on composition and making music. I wish more artists made these type of videos

[@tangerine6187]

I'm so happy I didn't go to sleep

[@clairep4518]

I swear to god I’m in love with Jack. I could listen to his voice forever and look at his face for longer than forever. Sorry just had to get that out there..

[@Neotheaterr]

SAME.

[@ricardofigueroa9734]

"Big sound of the next album" Me:NEXT ALBUM

[@ricardofigueroa9734]

@Lego Edric Blight crazy how I was. Hyped then and now I know the next album is dope I just wish it was in vinyl

[@appleman2034]

bang sounds like a song that would be played when a villain is introduced or does something wild in a movie. Does anyone else hear that

[@thrib1754]

idk why but neotheather gives me the feeling as if it's wintertime. It's probably from the old sounding chorus and album cover art.

[@becs2cool]

it was a clarinet!! i thought so (why am i weirdly proud?) also the bts on the album is so inspiring, i LOVE seeing yall break down the components of each song and how it came to be

[@aretmaw]

It was very obviously a clarinet...

[@thoughtfulsamosa6037]

5:18 My last brain cell panicking while I watch AJR videos instead of studying

[@blythekaitlyn4641]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!!!

[@eminstinct4114]

Hell yea more music info and can’t wait for the next album

[@ice6erg76]

X Ravenger the next album is neotheater, the how we made 100 bad days was realsed before neotheater

[@eminstinct4114]

100 bad days was released a year ago dude and 100 bad days was the first song for neotheater this is the end of neotheater as far as I know

[@neovenice]

to those who had your hopes up im sorry but the reference for a new album was to neotheater as if there arent enough comments saying so i mean it also breaks me a little every time i see a comment just to confirm theres no album coming up but also KEEP YOUR HOPES UP they certainly arent done yet what happened to the clip with them whistling a while ago? that wasnt in Bang! i dont think

[@bluespider89]

There will be another album, but your right they were not hinting at it

[@paulsmallmusic]

I'd watch one-hour documentary about every song.

[@janiqueworldtv]

B4 this virus I had already had in my mind to get back to making music.. I’ve been on a 5 yr hiatus and this inspires me truly especially cause we use some of the same equipment.. he’s using the Focusrite Scarlett too with his MacBook Pro.. he’s also using Protools too, which I’ve decided currently to use Logic Pro vs Protools instead 4 my project at this time even though I do utilize both DAWS.. I also use Sennheiser studio monitoring 🎧 and a Sennheiser dynamic stage 🎤 to record my ideas and rough drafts, then I switch to my RODE NT1 to do my final recordings.. I also use a LAUNCHKEY mini 🎹.. These guys are such musical geniuses I could only imagine to make music half as great as them some day ♥️ ROCK ON!🤘🏾

[@icedteajello]

“In our Next Album” WHA HOLY SHIIIII

[@zoepart]

it’s an old video. They’re referring to Neotheater

[@treelovers200]

Zoep art exactly everyone’s being dumb the old 40s vocals were a part of neotheater

[@itsnihliz]

OK ORCHESTRA

[@GGNoRe57]

Love you AJR

[@user-sp6og5vm3p]

I’m really sad I missed the concert that was in my city

[@robynhejhal]

THEY ROCKED DETROIT!!

[@natnotgnat4364]

I love how he has a kiwi on his speaker

[@tannerjballl]

"A lot of layers in this one!" think about that for a sec

[@notsilvi]

AJR: how we- My nerdy producer heart: GOTTAGOFAST

[@rahelwolff5085]

I Love your Songs. I Look Forward to your new Album

[@kathryngoto3629]

i really started crying bc i love you guys so much. y’all are so creative and work so hard. it really shows how much you live doing this and i love that about you.

[@samcurto4793]

Legos is literally my favorite AJR song tbh

[@hannahn3517]

Legit 3 seconds in and already love it😂

[@Zorriel]

He said.. next album.. he said. WHAT

[@bitghost1634]

Idiots when he said next album he was talking about neotheater. the clip where he said that was before neotheater was announced

[@bitghost1634]

@Lego Edric Blight he wasnt talking about ok orchestra, understand the comment before you reply

[@Frequency_Music.]

They are so passionate for music

[@andrewd1861]

Holy crap can’t wait, Neotheater was amazing keep it up boys, been waiting for this vid👍👍

[@dominicldm]

Guys stop freaking out. When he said next album, he meant neotheater. All these videos were posted before neotheater had released

[@chadd.4060]

Guys these vids were made before Neotheater released. “Next album” is referring to Neotheater, so don’t get too excited

[@chadd.4060]

Mia S. If you go to their Instagram and Twitter they were released early last year

[@joshuamoore4971]

But then all of this would "spoil their next album"

[@chadd.4060]

joshua moore Just look at the tweet.🤷🏻‍♂️came out February last year and album wasn’t until April I think

[@usabattlebay2822]

Dang it, your right

[@toshylofficial5548]

Imagine! Being their neighbor, free AJR music and you can hear their new song before anyone else, goddamn I love AJR, their music changed my life

[@chiffer1787]

I love how he just vibes every time you plays the music

[@jaredbowers9503]

This is actually crazy, I just finished listening to their hour and 40 min interview with Zach, where they're talking tons about Neotheater. When it got over I wanted more, and INSTANTLY found it lol

[@nathenocon1903]

yes posted 56 seconds ago nice

[@pansy28712]

Ryans little head toggle gives me life

[@salpartida]

AJR is so underrated, they need more respect honestly.👏🏼

[@CaitlinDull]

Don't Throw Out My Legos is literally my favorite song on Neotheater. Other than Dear Winter.....

[@CaptVideoGames]

Caitlin Dull mine is Break My Face

[@Bojacmancork]

CaptVideoGames same

[@gdsupreme5040]

I can't decide I like them all.

[@agentofchaos2901]

@@CaptVideoGames same with Entertainment's here , but i love every song so can't complete

[@imnotverysmart2864]

Mine is Karma

[@potatosalad8563]

My heart dropped when I heard him say “the next album”

[@zoepart]

it’s an old video. They’re referring to Neotheater

[@dptrxk]

I've listened to AJR for years, and this is by far a really amazing album!! I love it!

[@Frickll]

Ok but the layering in neotheater was literally my favorite bit. Cool to see it was an intentional part.

[@sammyyyolo8980]

I really adore your guy's music. To see the breakdown of it is really freaking cool. Y'all are awesome! Keep it up guys!

[@michellelamadrid86]

“NEXT ALBUM” holy sh-

[@movedchannels1615]

They are alking abt neotheater

[@zoepart]

They’re talking about Neotheater

[@michellelamadrid86]

I can only dream though right 😭

[@left4214]

@@zoepart you're saying this in every comment that says about it, huh?

[@blurrytheatre]

@@michellelamadrid86 dont worry it will happen eventually

[@vaniagaytan3671]

They are the greatest geniuses of music!♥️ AJR!!

[@bubblegumi5957]

My day just got so much better, thank you for releasing this!!

[@sla5hh]

"New album-" Ladies And Gentlemen, We got 'em

[@zoepart]

Slash it’s an old video. They’re referring to Neotheater

[@Ashwagandi]

Honestly you guys are so underrated. The first track of yours I hear was weak and every song after that I just loved.

[@halibut3062]

Neotheatre had such a nostalgic sound that I absolutely loved, sometimes reminding me of old school Disney movies. Always keep coming back to songs like Don't throw out my legos, and Next up forever for this reason.

[@rowlesreels9309]

The best band around and no one even knows it. I saw on Twitter a long time ago a question: “name one album you never have to skip a song in”. Neotheater. Neotheater forever and always. See y’all in may!!!!

[@detectivecobalt2721]

He said next album!?!?

[@aircubemusic]

EVERYBODY IS MAKING THIS MISTAKE. HE. IS. TALKING. ABOUT. NEOTHEATER. THE HOW WE MADE 100 BAD DAYS VIDEO WAS RECORDED IN FEBRUARY 2019, BEFORE THEY EVEN ANNOUNCED NEOTHEATER. SO HE WAS CALLING NEOTHEATER "THE NEXT ALBUM". I'VE SEEN AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE MAKING THE SAME MISTAKE SO FAR TODAY. GODDAMN IT, JUST PAY ATTENTION. But if it makes you feel any better, there is a new album coming at some point in late 2020 or early 2021. I'm sorry for getting mad, I'm just tired of seeing people freak out about the words "New Album" in a video that was filmed before Neotheater came out.

[@adyioka]

BANG!BANG!BANG!

[@salokimble2123]

I love how they rock a Focusrite, Protools on a Macbook, and a pair of HS8s

[@chasedark3276]

I love the way he put his on emotions into his voice

[@brandondoody6647]

Best artists ever💖

[@Karolina-lr9eo]

Agreed!! 🥺💗

[@okayedison]

how you gonna post How we made: BANG! then this later

[@0uijidem0n]

Hell yeah I've been waiting for this

[@sofiasbees8271]

This whole album honestly makes me cry, idk why there’s just so much emotion in every. Song.

[@georgiamccallahan8623]

NEXT....ALBUM?!!!!,

[@leethepigeon]

**these spoons**

[@thefreakybean2495]

I’ve always been so connected to music emotionally and I play several instruments and have been wanting to compose for a while now and every time I hear the songs of AJR I’m so much more motivated to write.

[@aymeelynn_]

the way everything is arranged makes it truly feel like a whole different world and it's my favorite ❤️❤️

[@its.dragaton]

Did he just say "it's a big sound in the next album"?? Did he mean neotheater or did he mean the NEXT album?? 👀

[@zoepart]

Kristina Meyer Neotheater

[@Personalitits]

Next

[@ConbeastAWC]

I doubt he meant Neotheater

[@jordynsinterlude]

Mikachu Damn, let us have our fun

[@blurrytheatre]

@@ConbeastAWC he meant neotheatre because that video is over a year old and it was out before neotheatre was released

[@oreoyt1971]

Me: falls Ryan: DO IT AGAIN Me: I literally broke my face!!!!

[@jessicapinto5397]

Thank you for existing and making music. This is by far the coolest musical experience I've had listening to all your songs!

[@sydney4782]

bye neotheater is literally the best album i've ever heard

[@BillsIsBills]

Them saying that there’s going to be a next album Me: No, don’t give me hope. And yes I know about everything about how 1:37 he was talking about Neotheater.

[@zeke_squareroot]

At 2:57 he's wearing the Ok Orchestra sweater

[@rafithefire3482]

yeS

[@seanfudala3151]

I’ve been a fan of AJR since Living Room, so I don’t care what anyone says. I think AJR is one of the most weird but interesting bands of our generation. People say their music is bad because it has unnatural sounding beats that are unnecessary to their songs, but that’s what makes them AJR. They aren’t another band. Keep up the good music ❤️

[@mikedeangelis8157]

I’m so excited to see you guys on May 16th. Especially since it’s in my hometown

[@robynhejhal]

Can't wait to see what you think of the "Shadow Jack"!! Get good seats, it's an AWESOME SHOW!