I Cannot Believe What I'm Watching! | Worship Drummer Reacts to "Work Sh*t Out" by Dirty Loops

[@robote7679]

Your reactions to Dirty Loops are such a refreshing combo of tech knowledge and kid in a candy store. The enthusiasm you bring to these is a true delight. I'll put in a vote "World On Fire", but as you no doubt already know. There really are no bad choices.

[@teckreactions]

I feel like a kid in a candy store with them.

[@gohamm8629]

I'm just here to state the traditional Dirty Loops fan slogans: 1. Dirty Loops is what happens when the most talented one in the band is all of them. 2. Dirty Loops is your favorite band's favorite band.

[@teckreactions]

That’s true!

[@rickardarvidsson4659]

So well put

[@mprotos9192]

MF DOOMs of music

[@DarrenLoPrinzi]

3. There is life before discovering Dirty Loops, and life after discovering Dirty Loops. Notated as BDL and ADL.

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

A little-known fact.....Aron writes most of the Bass Parts. I had the opportunity when they were in New York to be backstage before sound check and talked to Aron and Henrik. Henrik told me that!

[@j.paulwright4410]

I am a non-musician who just loves good music and can sense artistry and talent. I appreciate your musical knowledge and insight into Dirty Loops and their music. Your reactions are educational. I have been listening to them for about 5 years now and am constantly in awe. I will be seeing them live this coming Saturday in Salt Lake.

[@teckreactions]

Rock on!

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Henrik is the happiest Emo I have ever seen!!

[@teckreactions]

Facts.

[@anderszettergren4302]

@@teckreactions”Happy EMO” is a great namn for a song. Similar to Divine Comedys ”Happy Goth”.

[@lottawiklund8606]

Thanks for a great reaction and analysis. Love to get other musicians take on their music, as it always gives me insight to some little detail that I've managed to miss, despite listening to their songs hundreds of times. :D Aron is indeed playing it back for the filming. Jonah said in an interview with Stratele Studios, that he and Aron had to transcribe their partly improvised solos and learn them, to be able to play them back for the video, and whereas he felt he could afford to miss some fingerings here and there, Aron didn't miss a beat. He's insane, that dude. He's also responsible for a lot of the chorus bass line. Henrik said the following about this song, in an interview in Bass Magazine: Bass Magazine: "“Work Shit Out” has a killer fretless, finger-funk bass line and it’s the most musically adventurous track on the EP." Henrik: "That’s how we conceived it, as a song that would evolve into a long improvised section with keyboard and drums solos. It started with Aron’s octave-jumping MIDI bass line. I wanted to simplify it a bit and remove one of the beats, but Aron insisted on his version, so I had to figure out how to play it because it’s a little unorthodox on bass. From there, Aron and I wrote the verse and the chorus, coming up with the one-note melody concept for the chorus. Then Jonah and Aron added all the harmonies. For Jonah’s solo, I stick pretty much to the root notes so he stretch and change the harmonies above them. It was a lot of fun to play the song live on a few gigs before the pandemic because it took different directions each time."

[@teckreactions]

Gee whiz.

[@petraljungberg]

@@teckreactionsYes, he’s a freak! 😃

[@TheAsphyx666]

These guys are three of the finest musicians and nicest guys you'll find anywhere. The fact that they happened to find each other is amazing to me.

[@teckreactions]

I'm finding that to be true.

[@jakethebard]

From what I understand, they met at music school in Stockholm.

[@TheAsphyx666]

@@jakethebard I know. Still, that's serendipity in action.

[@Jason-cm6uh]

Agreed. A magic accident they found each other!

[@fiddlestix3025]

Dude! This was one insane reaction! I’m glad you finally got around to listening to this and sharing your thoughts with us, much much appreciated. Getting ready to lose your mind, -we’ve all already done it before you 🤣 As a fan of Dirty Loops, for me these are some of the best moments! And I guess you can look forward to the minute when you can take in all of the awesomeness of this track in one hit, without having to ‘react’ :) It’s sure to make your jaws drop and the hairs on your arms stand up… As others have explained, this was recorded first and the video filmed later, with all of them relearning their lines, solos and fills to sync the vid with the recording. The berimbau and the other Latin-style percussion instruments on this track (and many others by Dirty Loops) are played by one Andreas Ekstedt, one of Sweden’s top percussion players specializing in Latin styles. It could be tho that Aron is playing along with that rhythm, not sure. Glad you appreciated his drum solo, it’s nasty and disgusting yeah 🔥 I loved your analysis of it, am always there for some technical and intricate nerding-out. Jonah’s ways with harmonies and chords is legendarily insane, completely does your head in. And his way to build tension with extended chords and chromatic progressions 🔥🔥 He’s said in various interviews that he’s a great fan of classical music, would listen to Rachmaninov and other romantic composers if given the chance, but would choose to sit down with J S Bach if he could, for a chat ;) He’s also a great fan of jazz, Oscar Peterson and Pat Metheny Group (Lyle Mays), -just amongst a few he mentioned. His vocal range and emotional intensity are awesome too. To me, he is a super musician (just like Aron and Henrik), and for me it came as a total surprise to once hear that he doesn’t see himself primarily as a pianist or singer. One of his musical dreams is to write music for film etc. Check out his interviews with Stratele Studios and others. Henrik mentioned in some comment that the bass tone on his fretless six-string bass here was fed through multiple channels. It’s just so lush… He shows a completely different style of playing compared to their track “Next to You” or “Run Away”… And yeah, it was Anders Mattisson, the maker of many of Henrik’s signature basses, who posted a comment on your “Run Away” reaction vid! Honestly, can you imagine how much I look forward to their newest album to be released soon?? How much further can you go? And into what direction?? Check out anything of their existing catalog and it’ll blow your mind all over again. They’ve done a version of the Samsung Galaxy ring tone, and it’s insane. Every genre possible packaged in there. And you’ll never be able to unhear it again every time a Samsung phone goes off ;) Also brilliant: “ Follow The Light”, their cover of “Thriller”, “Ring of Saturn” and “Turbo” from their album Turbo, a collab with guitarist Cory Wong. “World on Fire”, Rock You” and “Breakdown” from their Phoenix LP. And absolutely everything from their first LP Loopified. It’s impossible to overstate how mindblowing these three guys are. Lots of joy to behold my friend ☺️ Again, thanks for a rad reaction 🙏 PS: they’re currently touring Canada and the US, and from a lot of accounts, they’re as awesome live as in the studio 👍🤘✌️👍

[@lavenderbluemama953]

You know, next time you might want to consider being just a bit more thorough in your reply... 😂😉 Seriously though, well done, a joy to read! IMO there is no limit to the effusive praise that our three favorite Swedish lads deserve. After all, no other musical artist in my 54 year old history has prompted me to chase after the random unsuspecting UPS guy as he left my doorstep, holding out my phone, because I wanted to see what he thought of Dirty Loops. But alas, I was unable catch up, given my velocity tops out at "speed-waddle."😂

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@lavenderbluemama953 ahhh ☺️☺️✌️ I too haven’t been able to catch the postman in time, so to say, and are stoked every time someone else finally jumps aboard the DLoops train :) And yeah I’m seriously considering being a bit more detailed in my future comments ;) Skimping on too many fine details lol 🤣

[@teckreactions]

So much to take in. I appreciate all the suggestions!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@teckreactions I know, it’s so much. For me to take in what Dirty Loops have achieved in their lives, thus far, will just about take me my whole life… 😱 Appreciate your response 👍

[@tparmenter]

It’s disgusting, makes you sick to your stomach, at how freaking good these dudes are. It makes my head hurt! But it a joy to witness and even more so live.

[@teckreactions]

I’m hoping to head to one of their US dates.

[@timothydog76]

@@teckreactions You have to go if you can! They are so good live!

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Follow the Light

[@teckreactions]

Sweet

[@jakethebard]

Also their cover of Michael Jackson's Thriller. They did Follow the Light and Thriller with Cory Wong and his band@@teckreactions

[@milesdust3465]

@@teckreactions "Follow the light" is a video with Dirty Loops and Cory Wong.

[@jpbjpbjpb]

Definitely "Follow the Light"! Or "Hit Me" :)!

[@jacx5884]

❤

[@jacomia1015]

The "droning" you're hearing is a Brazilian instrument called a Berimbau that I first became aware of when Nana Vasconcelos joined Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays on the "As Falls Wichita So Falls Wichita Falls" album in 1981. Well worth a listen!

[@teckreactions]

Ahhh. That’s the cleanest sounding berimbau I’ve ever heard.

[@jacomia1015]

Could be a sample . . . ? Really enjoyed you reaction(s). These guys have been blowing me away for a few years now. Check out: Breakdown, World on Fire and Over the Horizon....@@teckreactions

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@teckreactions…this is why I wonder if Aron is ‘tapping’ along with it…

[@fiddlestix3025]

I heard Nana Vasconcelos live, and the magic he brought to the performance! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Must listen to that Pat Metheny collab 👍

[@DanSpomer]

That album still blows my mind.

[@meditationlifeskills]

His drum "tone" is the best I have ever heard. Incredible!

[@teckreactions]

Agree

[@barefootalien]

lolol "You can't duplicate this..." Actually... yes he can. Jonah and Henrik said the same thing, wondering how in the world he was going to reproduce that insane drum solo on camera. Aron just smirked and basically said "hold my beer" and played it absolutely perfectly, every single hit. Many times. He's a BEAST.

[@FilmMyRun]

@@barefootalien and he’s counting it all the way through

[@halcyo]

"Hit Me", "Sayonara Love", "Follow The Light", "Rock You", or their covers of "Thriller", "Baby". Jeez ya really can't go wrong with these guys.

[@teckreactions]

Sweet

[@beatrisahellstrom7604]

I LOVE your reactions on DL! I hadn’t heard this song in a while and I’m sitting here and my cheeks hurt from smiling, remembering my first time hearing this. So great to watch someone else’s first reaction. And even now going back listening again - they just light up my spirit and gives me hope.

[@teckreactions]

Aw. Thanks! Glad to brighten your day.

[@MagnusEhinger01]

Been waiting for this reaction for a while. You didn’t disaapoint! Always fun to see musicians like yourself listen to Dirty Loops for the first time. Good thing you prepared your floor for dropped jaws! 😂

[@teckreactions]

Still hurt when it dropped.

[@MagnusEhinger01]

@@teckreactions 😂

[@LydianMelody]

Guitar player here to split hairs! He wasn’t off the meter! It was metric modulation! You said it had nothing to do with the previous tempo but yeah a lot to do with it lol. Absolute mad lad. Love these guys and your reactions! Have a blessed day!

[@teckreactions]

Thanks

[@Hear2helpu754]

I saw a 3 part interview between Jonah and a reactor named Jeff Castanon (Stratele Studios) and Jonah said that all of their videos were recorded in the studio and none of them were recorded live. He claims that Aaron is just that good. You can buy Aaron's transcribed sheet music for their "Turbo" album. When you get into one of their collaboration videos with Cory Wong from the album "Turbo", Dirty Loops filmed it in Sweden and Cory and his brass section filmed in Minnesota. Check out the song "Follow the Light" or "Turbo". You also at some point should watch Aaron and Hendrick's side project called "Songs for Lovers". They did 3 videos with just Aaron and Hendrick and a fourth with Jonah. You can't miss with these guys. Everything they do is amazing all the way back about 10 years when they just recorded "Loopified" covers of popular songs. Sorry to be so long winded but you got me all riled up. By the way, my wife and I have tickets to their concert in a fairly small venue outside of Denver CO. This is their first US tour and I'm pumped. I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to watch you go down the rabbit hole.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for the sub! Looking forward to more.

[@DanSpomer]

I’ll be at the Gothic for that one, as well!

[@Jason-cm6uh]

I'm jealous

[@Crumsie]

Also as a drummer I had the same reaction at the flutter kicks. Absolutely inhuman.

[@teckreactions]

It’s pretty nuts.

[@EeJayLiveries]

Next to you always seemed like Dirty Loops' Bohemian Rhapsody. It's Dirty Loops' making Dirty Loops for the listener.... Work shit out is Dirty Loops for Dirty Loops, we just were fortunate enough to get to go along on the trip....

[@teckreactions]

That’s awesome.

[@ericwedin4154]

Check out the bass playing on ”World on fire”

[@matto9734]

Btw... the drone sound is from a Berimbao, a brazilian instrument with 1string attached to a pole and a calebasse as resonance body. It is played with a wooden stick. Love the sound.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Love the berimbau, it’s such a unique instrument, a cross between string and percussion instrument….

[@grysqrl]

I love watching your reaction to these guys. It was nice to hear your insights about both the tension built by the chord changes and then the details of what the drummer is doing (I loved the explanation of his kick drum technique). I believe that droning instrument in the background is a berimbau - a Brazilian single-stringed percussion instrument.

[@teckreactions]

It's possible it's a berimbau. I've played on before but it wasn't as melodic as that.

[@Ratty183]

The singer has stated in an interview once that yes, this is in fact just a video shoot and yes, the drummer replicated everything.

[@teckreactions]

That’s crazy.

[@mtelewicz]

Saw the same interview. This is accurate.

[@codygiron7814]

Aaron is such a monster in a number of ways. Musically he’s much more involved than you would expect from a drummer. Also, he edits, nearly all of their videos and always has. A genius among geniuses!

[@BackLooking]

There are so many bangers from them to check out. Follow The Light, Thriller (MJ cover), The Way She Walks, I´m Lost In You, Hit Me, Breakdown, Coffe Break is Over.......Ring Of Saturn is a nice jazz instrumental....a lot of great music.

[@teckreactions]

So many!!!!!

[@laluba3603]

And Jonah's "Coffee Break"...

[@petraljungberg]

5:32 Seeing your reaction and knowing this is just the beginning of surprises 😁 They give you great surprises all the time! 😊

[@teckreactions]

Can't wait!

[@jasonbrizuela1822]

I used to think that the drum solo was more free form until the band came back in. Then I stumbled on a video of the solo that included a transcription following along as he plays. So incredible.

[@teckreactions]

It’s nuts.

[@williamshetler4954]

I love the way that they let each other shine. It takes a lot to know when to step back and when its your go time. Cant wait to see them next week! Check out someof Jonah`s solo work...in particular "Coffee Break."

[@teckreactions]

Added!

[@ingefiddle]

“Coffee Break” is nuts!!!!

[@rdirizarry1]

Their cover of Michael Jackson’s Thriller in a 12/8 shuffle feel is worth a watch

[@teckreactions]

On it!!

[@jontus9925]

Yes!@@teckreactions

[@Lynsey77]

Would love to see you react to Rock you. It was my intro to Dirty Loops and it blew my mind. Definitely a case of more is more!

[@teckreactions]

Coming soon!

[@lasse1106]

I really recommend you react to Dirty Loops' crazy jazz fusion-y covers of pop songs, that's how they got their start. Also, their original song "Hit Me" is a must to react to as well!!! Covers to check out: Dirty Loops - Baby (Justin Bieber cover) Dirty Loops - Forever Young (Alphaville cover) Dirty Loops - Rolling In The Deep (Adele cover) Dirty Loops - Circus (Britney Spears cover) Dirty Loops - Wake Me Up (Avicii cover) Dirty Loops - Prude Girl (Rihanna - Rude Boy cover) Dirty Loops - Ta Fête (Stromae cover)

[@ingefiddle]

… plus some more ;) It’s all just too good 👍

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@Cangaca777]

Hey man! loving watching you discovering the crazyness of DL!! If you want to watch the video frame-by-frame use the '' on the keyboard! :)

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Memesaplenty]

One of the best reactions to this tune. And I've seen them all.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks!!!!!

[@miff227]

i think for me too, "the chord progressions" is the most surprising....maybe because it's living in us as "pop" when they happen? If it was just Jazz, or classical, it would be less surprising, but because something so pop, so happy, so rhythmic does it, it's a wonder.

[@teckreactions]

I get it.

[@tokskallez]

Great reaction - thank you!

[@teckreactions]

No problem 😊

[@kebabsoup7617]

Awesome video! Loved the insight and the commentary. Next song should be "Follow the light"; no fancy drum solos but just the most wholesome groove and a dictionary definition of being in the pocket!

[@teckreactions]

Great suggestion!

[@brendon408]

I think you should check out Snarky Puppy's Lingus featuring Larnell Lewis once you have finished your Dirty loops Rabbit hole , Dirty Loops with Cory Wong's band has some fantastic music on thier album Turbo with excellent videos .

[@ashebanow]

Yea, I think you would love Lingus. Also Shokufan from the same album

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Added

[@danielgrajeda5837]

I watched them completely murder it last night in Denver, the level of talent of these guys is no joke. They are absolutely incredible live..

[@ingmarkronfeldt6174]

Your reaction is sort of Dirty Loops quality (if I exaggerate just a bit). Really fun to listen to you getting all nerdy, teaching us mortal a thing or two. Wonderful. Would have loved to see you when you realised that Aron did replicate the solo from the recording. Oh, don’t miss out on Lotta’s long, good comment.

[@teckreactions]

I cannot believe he duplicated it hit for hit. That's inhuman.

[@vk2uvp]

They're not just at the top of their game, they are the game.

[@teckreactions]

They are.

[@ingefiddle]

Love that comment 👍☺️

[@pia4972]

Agreed ❤😊

[@Divig]

The happiness in your eyes when the drums went off!

[@OPJ1974]

The strange sounding instrument that starts the song and behind the drum solo is actually brazilian trad. instrument called berimbau.

[@teckreactions]

I've played that instrument a few times, but it never sounded that good. HA!

[@richardlyons7582]

Breakdown is a great one.

[@teckreactions]

On it.

[@ShubbleFly]

I would strongly recommend Thriller in collab with Cory Wong, and then continue through all of Dirty Loop stuff. Every single song has something special and unique. Thanks for some great reaction dude! I've seen them live and they are insane live performers.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks! Will do.

[@ifer1280]

The band has the nerdiest merch: sheet music. I'm not sure if they sell it online, or if it's just on tour, but when I last saw them they sold boxes and boxes of sheet music to musician fans like myself!

[@teckreactions]

That’s hilarious.

[@MotelsonMars]

You understood the assignment! Thank you! Next... Follow the Light, Rock You

[@teckreactions]

You got it!

[@ellenstergaardgravesen1011]

Great reaction and thanks for all the nerdy drum stuff! :-) Next one up could be "Rock you" or "Breakdown" :-)

[@teckreactions]

Great suggestion!

[@MikeKobb]

Great reaction! Two quick things: yes, fretless six-string (with a lined board). Also, check out the pitch bend on the rack tom at about 6:17 in their video. I would never have seen it if someone didn’t point it out to me. 🤯

[@teckreactions]

Ahhhhhhhh

[@barefootalien]

My very favorite Dirty Loops songs are actually when they slow it down a little. My two favorites are "World On Fire" and "Ring of Saturn".

[@gavinbur]

Matt!!! Look at you. I go away for 13 days and come back to nearly 2k subs. I told you it would happen quick for you. So pleased, you deserve many more bud. Awesome reaction as well as all the others I just caught up on. I hope this is not too soon to request in your KZbin career, I think you should really react to Slaughter To Prevail- Vinings. The vocalist 'Alex Terrible' did some live vocals for Ronnie on Watch The World Burn. Thanks again and keep the reactions and reviews coming.

[@teckreactions]

Thank you, my friend! I appreciate it and I'm blown away with how fast the channel is growing. I'm having a blast!

[@GreenChile-t9n]

Always fun to see another musician fall into the Dirty Loops rabbit hole. That instrument you're hearing in the background is a Berimbau. You should check out the song they did based upon Samsung's ringtone Over the Horizon.

[@teckreactions]

Definitely on the list.

[@susybacci]

Hola! buena reacción y lección de batería! Uno de mis temas favoritos de Dirty Loops es Breakdown.. me encantaría que reacciones a él.. un saludo desde la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@teckreactions]

Gracias!

[@NickBFlair]

Yes, they are three classically trained musicians. They met at the Stockholm Royal College of Music and formed a band. You are right, Jonah was trained as a pianist, so was Henrik although he switched to bass when he was fourteen because a girl he liked told him that bass was a sexier instrument. The drummer doesn't actually sing; all of the vocals are Jonah. I saw them live last November and they were wonderful.

[@teckreactions]

They're awesome.

[@codygiron7814]

Two of my many, many DL favorites you need to hear, Samsung Ring Tone taken to ridiculous heights, and Coffee Break - a solo project by Jonah. I could recommend their entire catalog going back to 2011, and it’s very unlikely you’d be anything but delighted time after time.

[@teckreactions]

So much to listen to.

[@allieandbo]

Doesn't matter what you pick next. They're all bangers. But to help a little, Bitten By The Kitten is just Henrik and Aron (bass and drums). Follow The Light is more along the lines of Next To You in that it collabs with Cory Wong and that incredible horn section. Breakdown is a slow jam that showcases Jonah's vocal range. So many options. I love World On Fire as well. I looked up those Mattisson Bass basses back when they had a website in 2022. I think Henrik's signature model was around 15k. 🤪😜🤪

[@teckreactions]

Added. Added. Added.

[@020redbandita]

Turbo! With Cory Wong, that sax solo from Wong's Wong Tones saxophonist is mad!

[@teckreactions]

On it

[@gregjames6642]

I would LOVE to hear your commentary on one of THE best drummers, El Estepario Siberiano - Blinding Lights

[@teckreactions]

I've seen that one. My commentary is my jaw on the floor.

[@marceumere]

Thank you Matt, the next sptep could be, Dirty Loops & Cory Wong - Follow The Light (awesome) or Dirty Loops & Cory Wong - Thriller, YES, The MJ "cover". Greetings from Argentina

[@teckreactions]

On it!

[@triplesevenpros]

Check out their cover for Alphaville's "Forever young". That's their earlier stuff. Unbelievable and utterly shocking what can be done to a trivial pop song. Also, to really get the taste for their ballad groove - check out their song Breakdown with such in-the-pocket groove, such array of musical colours and tasteful details that words are not enough. The rabbit hole is deep man. Both of these 2 are especially interesting from a worship-point-of-view.

[@teckreactions]

Will do!

[@bryanleggo3489]

I'll be seeing Dirty Loops live tomorrow night! I only learned about them because of Jacob Collier who you should also react to if that's the kind of thing this channel ever does. You won't hear amazing chord progressions equal to his anywhere else, even in covers like "All Nght Long" where Quincy Jones and Steve Vai show the progressions at one point. Other bands to consider: Altin Gun (Turkish folk with a psychedelic tint), The Hu (Mongolian Heavy Metal with throat singing), The Warning and female vocal quartet named saje that recently won their first Grammy. Oh, also for drumming Snarky Puppy when drummer Larnell Lewis is playing with them like on "Don't You Know" and "Lingus". He's a monster. Also, it's old but Steve Gadd on Steely Dan's Aja was a game changer in pop.

[@teckreactions]

I expect a full report. One of the coolest drum clinics I ever attended was Steve Gadd's. He took us through his history, beats that changed music and all kinds of neat experiences over THREE HOURS!

[@diverdown631]

Dude you called it they were just setting up for some amazing soloing from each one.

[@teckreactions]

Rock on!

[@diverdown631]

Have you heard any Snarky puppy. It's a large ensemble band of killer musicians and largely Lewis on drums. Try their song lingus

[@diverdown631]

Larnell lewis

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

I don't know if you remember, but I said on Run Away that if you listen to this and if it didn't blow your mind, I will burn down my studio and use my sticks for kindling. I hope it did because I been playing for 55years. Doing session work now toured for 30 years. In my humble opinion they are next level players. Aron is the king of snare rolls.

[@teckreactions]

I agree!

[@chanellesimon2501]

Great analysis of this ❤ the musicality is beyond. We can never predict what's coming next.

[@teckreactions]

So good!

[@jensamensas]

Great to see and hear your reaction and to share the moment with someone that appreciates the music as much as me🙏. I think you should go back to the beginning now and do baby (Justin Bieber cover) or “Coffey break is over”. Whatever you decide on I’ll be here👍

[@teckreactions]

On it!

[@michaeln.3491]

Love the Steelers gear!!!! Also love this band and this is probably my fave by them. I'm a bass player and Henrik is one of my very fave bassists. He is amazing. Thanks for reviewing this!

[@lessmith5285]

The drummer is an alien from the planet HOLY CRAP!

[@julieturner5037]

Wow what genre is this band? The bassist could give Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers a run for his money! And the singer reminds me of Michael Jackson. The keyboards are nasty and the drums 🥁🔥❤ It's my first introduction to them so thankyou so much! I'm another RENagade and just subbed. Loved your Ren reactions by the way👍

[@teckreactions]

I don't think they fit into a genre. They blend a bunch of them.

[@stephaniebrooks2398]

When I saw that your reaction was 25 minutes long, I wasn't surprised to see this didn't disappoint! But I also forgot that of course, as a drummer, you'd be blown away by Aron, the most technical, creative, out-of-the-box, virtuoso of a charismatic drummer I've ever seen. Trust and believe, with your analysis, there are some running to their kits now because they've been trying to figure out how Aron does it. Thanks for the insights re: Jonah and Henrik. Jonah began singing in choir at a very young age - both his parents are/were choral directors. Henrik is otherwordly when it comes to the instrument he switched to at age 12/13, because a young lady told him it was a sexy instrument to play. Aron, well, just like his bandmates, is in a class of his own. He, Henrik, and Jonah are what you get when three childhood friends with Julliard like training most of their lives (perfected as teenagers in Sweden's version of high school and Royal College of Music) come up with genre bending, re-defining music. And spring blessings of joy while continuing to perfect their craft, if that's even possible. Henrik and Aron spent at least five hours per day, five to six days per week practicing together at school, if I'm not mistaken. So yes, they've worked for it, but NOTHING replaces their surreal, innate talent. Combing their catalogue IS going to take a while, but it's so worth it. One of my personal favorites is "Thriller". You've got to see and hear it to believe it. It's a collab with Cory Wong and the Wong Notes, but distinctly D.L. Also, please tune into the side project "Songs for Lovers" (love Bitten by The Kitten and Coffee Break is Over) - they're about 3 minutes each. Here's to Happy Ears!

[@teckreactions]

Was it 25 minutes? Felt like 5.

[@stephaniebrooks2398]

@@teckreactions 😉😊

[@fiddlestix3025]

Great comment, Stephanie 👍 And yeah, the story goes that Aron and Henrik stayed on after hours at the con, and just practiced pocket and locking in together, for up to 5 hours or so. Henrik said that after a while he’d get to that stage where he couldn’t distinguish between his and Aron’s playing… I mean that’s devotion! They also shared the same inspiritational bass and drum teacher for a while. He challenged Henrik and made him work hard, sometimes giving him several hours-long lessons 🤯😱

[@edharris6456]

That first part of the drum solo echoes the vocal line from the beginning of the song

[@teckreactions]

Ohhhhhh

[@worduser899]

Dirty Loops make me feel proud to be Swedish. They're fantastic.

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Nice

[@milesdust3465]

...and it is not live, but they put a lot of effort in their videos to make it look real. And of course they do it live as well. 😀

[@teckreactions]

That’s crazy.

[@peterdedes2460]

get to see them in 3 days

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I expect a full report.

[@Tassilago]

This was a joy to watch. Thank you! I personally love listening to musicians breaking down what they hear, and I'm especially interested in the drum parts. Aron is crazy good. I would recommend Follow The Light Breakdown World On Fire Rock Your Hit Me Lost in You The Way She Walks Sayonara Love Crash And Burn Delight If you want to loose yourself in pure rhythm section bliss, check out Coffee Break Is Over Bitten By The Kitten Pink Power and of course Old Armando Had A Farm Thanks for a great reaction - and for introducing the word perididdle 👋😄

[@teckreactions]

Paradiddle :-) Looking forward to more DL!

[@Tassilago]

@@teckreactions Yes, do more DL. Looking forward to it 👌😊. Paradiddle it is, then 😄. Just love how it sounds! Are you sure there is no 'peri' anywhere? I bet Aron has invented some kind of perididdles in there 😅. See you soon 👋😊

[@stefanandersson2402]

And if no one has mentioned them, don´t forget Arons and Henriks solo-project, Songs for Lovers, "Old Armando had a farm", "Bitten by the kitten", "pink power" and then Jonah joined (who had made his own song called "Coffebreak") so naturally they called the last song in that little project "coffe break is over".

[@teckreactions]

So much to listen to!

[@scottbrewer9676]

Not mentioned nearly enough, take a look at "Hit Me." Sneaky good drumming, in my opinion. Not his most complex playing but there are subtleties he interjects that most don't understand how pocket-strong you have to be to make them work correctly. Aaron has definitely spent many a night in the woodshed. Be well! 😃☮

[@teckreactions]

Will do!

[@timjohns8547]

Been stuck in the "rabbit hole" for many years now! Can't wait to finally get to see them LIVE April 19 in Dallas, waited a long time for this!! Song choices for ya - Rock You, World On Fire, Follow the Light (which they did with Cory Wong AND in two separate locations!).

[@teckreactions]

I'm looking at the Dallas show myself!

[@timjohns8547]

@@teckreactions Only tickets left are on the floor (standing) but it'll be a fantastic show!! Do you live in the DFW area? Worship drummer for what church?

[@teckreactions]

@@timjohns8547I live in Lubbock. $300 tickets AND a 5 hour drive? I would need to hear more first 😂

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

I don't know if you remember but i said if you weren't blown away by this song, I would burn down my studio and use my sticks for kindling. I've been playing for years 55 years and that would be a shame. Still doing session work touring was becoming too much. Hope you enjoyed.

[@teckreactions]

It was amazing!

[@urbansand]

Wake Me Up - by Avicii, from their Loopified album. A very new and nice take on the song. You get all your wishes come true and a lot of jazzy tension in the chord progressions.

[@teckreactions]

Awesome!

[@petertrotman7708]

The droning sound you hear that sounds like a mandolin is an African/Brazilian Berimbau. Look it up to see how it's played. Yeah, these guys have been next level for a while now. Check out their version of "Thriller" also.

[@teckreactions]

I’ve played one before but it never sounded that good.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Hat off to their percussion player, Andreas Ekstedt, who always stays behind the scenes. He does so much to enhance every one of their tracks. Dream team ✨

[@mattmariano5197]

I love watching your reactions to DL because you really get it. Down to the finest details. And I love how you, as a drummer, also have an understanding of theory, harmony, chords, melody, and techniques for playing the other instruments. You should know that Aaron does a bulk of the songwriting according to Henrik. And Aaron also edits all of the videos. I’m not really going to make a recommendation because every single song will knock your socks off. But I do want to recommend some other related artists that folks who are blown away by DL listen to. Pardon me if you are already aware of them but if you haven’t yet heard Snarky Puppy, start with Lingus. There is also Jacob Collier. Considered by most to be the greatest musical mind of our time. Start with All Night Long. Then completely change it up by listening to Moon River. He won Grammys for both of these songs. I hope both these artists will be new to you because I would love to see how you react and how much further your jaw can hit the floor. Best to you and keep the vids coming.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Jonah and Jacob Collier are also great friends and have done collabs. Notably their song “Independent Girl” from Jonah’s solo album. Jonah recently mentioned that, would he have some time, he would listen to Jacob’s stuff, as well as to Rachmaninov et al, as well as to Knower ;)

[@teckreactions]

That’s incredible. I’ve heard of Jacob Collier but only what’s on Instagram.

[@mattmariano5197]

Oh man, I can’t wait for the videos to come. There is also a collab with Jacob Collier and snarky puppy that is beyond nuts. You have so much to look forward to.

[@mattmariano5197]

Jacob is managed by Quincy Jones as is DL. Both were seen/discovered by Quincy on KZbin.

[@teckreactions]

@@mattmariano5197 There's a Dirty Loops collab with Snarky Puppy AND Jacob Collier?!

[@DanSpomer]

If you really want to do this right, let’s go back a few years. A true live performance of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance.” And yes, it’s live. And yes, you will fall off your chair. And yes, this is the proper path down the rabbit hole, because it leads you into their earlier stuff. This performance will fry your mind, mainly because it is truly live.

[@DanSpomer]

And then, add “Over the Horizon,” a short bit they did for the Samsung ringtone. Your mind will never be the same.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks! Will do.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Dirty Loops “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga cover) live, 8 years ago ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3bLm3xmiNJ2gqssi=6WkUZfZ9MkiIiPfA

[@cutupmusic]

He did replicate this for the video. And anytime else. He's not "letting go" of the meter, those bars are written like sixtuplets across so it sounds like the slow halfbeat when the listener lets go of the meter...

[@teckreactions]

Interesting.

[@semmelknoedel1490]

You better believe it - this is prerecorded and then just "acted out" for the video! There is no way, you would pick that from the drummer. You can see it with the keyboard solo, if you look very closely... Jonah also confirmed it in an interview, that he sometimes has trouble, playing exactly what he did in the studio for the video, but that Aaron is always on point. So yes - he is not just goofing around in his drum solo, it is perfectly planned out and he can replicate it to a point, where you cannot hear or see a difference to the recording.... Follow the Light!

[@teckreactions]

That’s incredible.

[@shagstroem]

They play in Philly March 27th and D.C. March 28th

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I don’t live anywhere close to there.

[@shagstroem]

@@teckreactions My bad. I just assumed you live in Pittsburgh what with the Steelers-memorabilia. Out of the cities on their tour those are the closest to Pittsburgh I reckon.

[@teckreactions]

@@shagstroem I live in Texas and the closest city would be Dallas. But the tickets remaining are over $300 and it's a five hour drive. I would need to hear more before I commit those resources.

[@paulteeter8054]

The droning instrument is called a Berimbau, a bowed instrument played with a stick (vaqueta) and a rock/coin (dobråo)

[@teckreactions]

Ah. I've played that instrument a few times, but it never sounded that good.

[@anthonycamacho5544]

Follow the light mi bro!!! te explotara la cabeza

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On it!

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Rock you, World on Fire, Thriller, Turbo with Cory Wong, Follow the Light

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Added

[@SergeantFunkDan]

"It's nasty how. good. they. are". Umm, they made me want to sell my instruments when I found these guys 3 yrs ago. yes, what a treasure Dirty Loops really is

[@teckreactions]

Same.

[@DanSpomer]

You haven’t even had suggestions for the “non” Dirty Loops performances… Jonah: “Coffee Break” with Richard Bona on bass and some sick brass work. Henrik: “UTFF” Trust me on that one. There’s just so much out there. And you haven’t even touched their early covers. Just filthy and mind blowing.

[@teckreactions]

Will do.

[@josipdasovic881]

This is absolutely astounding!

[@kennethminer7812]

The genius of the Guys hit the internet 12 plus years ago , listen to the Original songs of Justin Bieber “Baby” , Britney Spears “Ciircus” and when you react to the Dirty Loops Cover of these songs …its mind blowing , and you will see exactly what I mean!!!!

[@teckreactions]

Will do!

[@olofbrandt]

Go for Follow the light and then Thriller! You will not regret it.

[@teckreactions]

Word.

[@olofbrandt]

And btw way. When you look at Follow the light be amazed by the illusion they create. They never met. They recorded it in two different studios ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6mWZ5SwiLNqiassi=jPhqyCVPrjMfaEPg&t=797

[@olofbrandt]

And lastly. In the credits they always have amazing easter eggs. Some of them only obviuos if you speak Swedish. They have the Swedish king on "gaffer" and a lot of different funny jokes. Thay thank a toilet paper compant in the end of the last one, together with a pastries company and weight watchers ;-)

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

The piano solo in the middle reminds me a lot of the great late Lyle Mays.

[@michaelvarney4723]

Henrik Linder has melted more faces than a fire in a doll factory.

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Fact.

[@fiddlestix3025]

🤣

[@duanehirini2078]

Drums are easy to learn, but hard to master. This guy mastered them.

[@hackapump]

They actually take the time to learn to mime the exact parts they recorded in the studio for their videos - it is supposedly the hardest part of the entire process of creating a new DL release: Learning to mime their parts for the video shoot. I know, they’re nuts.

[@teckreactions]

That's crazy!

[@hackapump]

@@teckreactions Agreed. :)

[@jakethebard]

Dirty Loops are absolutely musicians' musicians. Jonah's vocals are absolutely killer, Aron's drumming I would argue is on par with the likes of Neal Peart and Mike Portnoy, and Henrik could absolutely hang with Victor Wooten and Lee Sklar and probably give both of them a run for their money. Also here's a fun fact I heard that I haven't been able to verify, but it's a cool story anyway. Apparently Jonah once wrote a whole musical production centered around the Biblical story of Job!

[@teckreactions]

I think Portnoy and Peart are different animals. If Aaron did a Dream Theater cover, it would be epic.

[@jakethebard]

@@teckreactions You're right, they are very different flavors of drummer, but I'm focusing more on the technical mastery and feel they put into their respective techniques. Aron has that in spades and I completely agree with you about him doing a Dream Theater cover or two!

[@radiohost2736]

First time on your channel because I’m chasing Dirty Loops content and I really enjoyed your reaction and analysis. Thank you. #subscribed

[@christerfurberg6538]

Knew you would like this! From what I heard, Aron actually did replicate this for the video. He is a freak, for sure. He also edits the videos. Didn't mind at all you nerding out about kick technique! And I believe the tack looping in the background is a berimbau, not a mandolin. Do you like metal? For amazing drumming, you should check out another Swedish band, Meshuggah, and their song Bleed (live). Thomas Haake is a beast. And don't worry, while the vocals may sound satanic, the song is about a brain aneurysm. One hint if you decide to listen to it: it's in 4/4

[@fiddlestix3025]

Meshugga, -Henrik has mentioned them as one of his inspirations I believe…

[@teckreactions]

Haha! He is a cyborg. Has to be. That's the cleanest sounding berimbeu I've every heard!

[@Silvervinge72]

He is a beast. He and Henrik has such an extremely tight connection; from what I know Aron actually does a lot of the arrangements for the songs, also for Henrik, whom often used to say "I cant play this" when he got the sheets. He obviously can..

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

I'll second the request for a reaction to Meshuggah's Bleed - Tomas Haake doing his unending foot-herta thing is *mesmerising* :)

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

It's not mandolin, but Angola native instrument Berimbau. Popularized by slaves in Brasil. Nana Vadconcelos , best player. Cheers