Ginger Root - "Loretta" (Official Music Video)

"Loretta" is track #2 from Ginger Root's EP "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records.
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Director : Cameron Lew
Assistant Director : David Gutel
Cinematographer : Taylor Leach
Production Designer : Tayler Nicholson
Edit & VFX : Cameron Lew
Produced by : Donald Nguyen
Stage Technicians : Victor Amaya, Adam Critchlow, Ryan Patterson
Spotlight : Will Harney
Assistant Camera : Drake Konoshi, Holly Olmos
Production Assistants : Eden Hawes, Caitlyn Phu
Instrument Techs : Matt Carney, Dylan Hovis
Translation: キャメロン•ルー
Special Thanks : Dr. Greg Schulz, Fullerton College, Acrophase Records, Big Reel Studios, Dan Marquez

[@tape-6]

judging by everyones comments, im not the only one that got this randomly recommended to me. congrats to ginger root for getting picke dup by the ever mysterious algorithm, this is a certified banger

[@lettomtalk]

800k is a lot of views yet it still feels underrated its A BOPPPP

[@em26113]

I saw it from a tiktok

[@majojoey]

I came from his TikTok BTS video

[@novitashaniaangelica1267]

Yashhh true asf. This so underrated

[@JizzNigga]

Super good song. Also probably a lot of people hearing about him from his Khruangbin remix

[@kimshii6910]

Brruuhh I thought he has a band... but IT WAS JUST HIM PLAYING ALL THE INSTRUMENTS..DAMN THAT WAS JUST SOOO TALENTED...

[@stormfromxmen3701]

Look up this song it’s good as heck - faceless humming by the impures : O

[@tonitskikun9059]

bruh

[@kianlobaton3716]

Bro he made a clone machine

[@kimshii6910]

@@kianlobaton3716 BRRROOOO 😂

[@edainmartinez5662]

I recommend Roosevelt, he is a soloist and has a great talent 😉

[@LyIaKing]

Sometimes you can immediately know if a song slaps just by listening to the first chord.

[@okiedokie2840]

Yes????

[@txvjjk7547]

this man just doesn’t miss

[@olukiyesimi]

yess and the visuals!!

[@anon877]

!!!!

[@tblmoon]

EXACTLY

[@ziggehzigzig1238]

When this song first came out, my sister set it as my grandma's ringtone. Her name was Loretta. Whenever someone would call her, this song would play. She died last Tuesday, and now whenever I hear this song, I can't help but think of her.

[@Goathan_207]

Damn sorry about your grandmother you have great taste this song is so good 🙏🏽

[@Gogogidget]

Condolences for your loss 😢 but I know she was very very loved

[@bastianlux]

*sad dancing* :(

[@millicentwattle9830]

As someone who is sick with sadness because their grandmother died in 2022. I am sorry. Love to you.

[@TomoyoTatar]

She's dancing with the angels now every time someone plays this song.

[@xandavius9610]

Shout out to the Ginger Root clones in the background who were created to make this video, and whose lives no longer mean anything or have any purpose now that this video has been completed. They're the real heroes.

[@megatennepster3833]

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

[@buhagsigwasan2259]

Mr meseeks vibe

[@cooldudezeon4711]

This is my ability Dati deetzu dun daatu cheep

[@jabibi3673]

shut up bro, dont smoke

[@tired685]

yo

[@JAWNY]

Yes brother. Just yes.

[@nixieriobuya8617]

oh my this is pretty coolio

[@misaelvaldivia3780]

JAWNY OMG :0 , What are you doing here?

[@VincentTorneyPlus]

'sup Jawny

[@justnunthawatxd7886]

big YES

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

Thank you Jawny, very cool❤️

[@Claire-xb3vw]

when you're the only one who cares on a group project

[@addyayee]

i really didn't realize tht it's all the sama person until it was almost finished lol

[@edwardlims9102]

@@addyayee You would be the teacher marking the group project 😂😂

[@addyayee]

@@edwardlims9102 BAHAHHAHA RIGHT

[@palakbahl8129]

LMAOO

[@lupeemail91]

@@edwardlims9102 gg XD

[@gordonfreemen1920]

The cameraman not hitting his cue on the sax solo is my favorite part

[@emilliokaufmann3146]

Mine too, it's too good

[@alankovacik1928]

I like when the disembodied hands of a roadie take the sax off his hands 👐 👐

[@rlbigfish]

Not only clever, but something was necessary there to allow a cut to Cameron playing another instrument, so doing it with humor was ace.

[@barneecalhoungaming]

gorgnan fremen

[@ronaldpradoromani7711]

cameron cameraman

[@Pinely]

got this song randomly recommended to me on youtube, what a bop!

[@oak7820]

same here

[@ponyslaystation3445]

same! loving it

[@feraldeercolony]

Yeah, same. Almost passed it up 'cause I was in a shitty mood, but I clicked on impulse and holy SHIT it's good. They deserve more views/subs/etc.

[@juliansherman23]

Same immediately into my playlist.

[@teocharger]

Same here! KZbin, you know what you are doing bro!

[@JayKiwx]

When I clicked, I did not expect to find a gem like this

[@allbyhmsf9878]

Holy cow same

[@dumbasssheep]

Couldn't say it better

[@LeeCat]

🔵 Me too 🔴あたしも 🟡 Y chang nè

[@idk0.069]

Good thing i did click on it

[@theojackson.]

Couldn't agree more.!

[@Squirr3lBoy300]

There's no way he's actually playing all those instruments in the studio. And directing, editing the music videos. Cameron you are a behemoth

[@kashirocks-lk2qn]

Yep, Cameron reminds me of Jacob Collier. Jacob also does the same.

[@andyb9664]

And Alex Melton!

[@dystro.b]

theres also 2 other people in his band that help with the music lol

[@a7c777]

He wears glasses cause he fw the vision

[@marcus9441]

Yeah, but he's like 10 people

[@PockyFiend]

When city pop was rediscovered by a new generation, it was inevitable that someone would come up with new songs. Ginger Root definitely does the genre some justice here.

[@helixxia9320]

this is club soda fizzy funk

[@joewallace9030]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJavaoCdZ7CBgrs

[@tomsmurf4225]

Love it when musicians perfectly replicate the vibe of a certain era, you could probably go back in time and show this on TV in the 80s and people would be none the wiser

[@domushen]

this... definitely isn't 80's inspired... LMAO

[@davidoliva1036]

@@domushen id go more with the 70's mostly for the voice adlibs, bass and synths

[@michaelwawryk4875]

I just asked my mom what era she thought this was from bcuz she liked it but didn’t recognize it ❤️ she said 83☺️

[@davidoliva1036]

@@KaleLikesWaffles you can say its looks its pretty close to the 80's (the clothes and haircut, the colours and filtres) but there are some elements un the music that almost Scratch the 60's (like the voice) so id say its an aproach made from a mixture of elements from a blurry past time. After all, its almost impossible to determine when a trend started. You can say "i remember when i was a kid everyone used to wear a certain type of shirt" but can't Tell the exact moment when that wave started. To this thing web got to add that those kind of artist try to emulate a space of time when they werent even born so its pretty difficult ti be accurate on 100%

[@domushen]

@@KaleLikesWaffles well he’s wrong because I say so

[@strvggler]

I love how this is such unapologetic city pop worship, like the 80's Japanese live performances, as a lover of that type of music, I love how the old and the new clash

[@rottingpotatoes2483]

Reminds me of Takanaka

[@nunoalexandre6408]

@@rottingpotatoes2483 True!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aricfroze8971]

Someone had to do it….god he has just absolutely nailed it

[@yourmum69_420]

I honestly thought this was from the 80s until I read this comment

[@grruts1626]

fellow struggler…

[@eiha5036]

Today I heard about you on the radio in Japan🇯🇵 It seems that you know well about Japanese Citypop in 80's or 90's and all of your songs made us really excited!! I wish I could explain how I was impressed by you in English😂 だいすきです！

[@moonman9738]

His Another Song "Entertainment" also Such a Bop Too! Should Try Listening to it my recommendation 🙌

[@eiha5036]

Thank you for telling me !! I like it🥰

[@loverdroid166]

@@eiha5036 he also has a version of this song in japanese!

[@micklestapler4]

Wow Japan, that's awesome. It's cool to see they're getting the radio time they deserve all over the world. I just heard this song in our grocery store today of all places and it blew my mind. Hope all is well over there.

[@Yarnooee]

so this song now have official Japanese approval? neat.

[@zhuochengliu7433]

“What instrument do you play?” Ginger root:”Yes.”

[@lorettabekillinem]

My names Loretta and I approve this message 👍🏼

[@jayv8458]

Something of that name will definitely be made into a song as it is quite a beautiful onw

[@axelkusanagi4139]

🎵 Lo-retta! 🎵

[@DeimosDread]

Personally I dread the day you finally turn and whisper "How are we supposed to carry on?"

[@loretaozolina8414]

I concur!

[@yeengotitlikeme]

Me too😃

[@Dokterkiller]

I just now noticed that Loretta has almost 2M in views. I've been listening to Ginger Root since Weather came out and I'm extremely hyped seeing more people enjoying their music. Please people; keep listening, Ginger Root deserves the love.

[@misfitpants54]

This song is a banger though.

[@nururu3233]

Oh hey, I just got recommended to this song and this is my first introduction to Ginger root. If you don't mind, can you give me some recommendations of Ginger Root's songs? :D

[@dommychi]

@@nururu3233 all of them ( the music videos are all really funny, and the music is all very decent too)

[@King0fCarbs]

When I first started listening to ginger root he was at like 5K youtube subs, now this man is almost at 100k, good for him

[@monko4738]

Agree! I found him through this song, and all of the music videos and even non-music videos are all super amazing. The effort put into them all is insane for how many views they have, and I have been listening to him for the past few weeks non-stop, its amazing.

[@drphiI]

This literally sounds like classic city pop. I'm in.

[@walkerassasin277]

I know right . I love city pop

[@lequinntessential]

YES! City pop vibes. Love the musical instrumentation and nostalgia in his aesthetic. His very self-aware dorkiness is also very fun to watch.

[@thyageshnathan598]

Sounds like it’s much older tbh

[@sizzlyheadx3614]

@@thyageshnathan598 Nah this sounds just right this is like the early 80s Casiopea type jazz

[@AlanStryman]

Technically no but, YES it's more of a early Chinese (mainly Hong Kong and Taiwan's 70s, 80s and early 90s) thing then a Japanese City pop but they're mostly the same style so I would said yes sorry if im being way too serious lol

[@Tanini1235]

僕は2000年に生まれて父の影響で山下達郎をはじめ色んなシティポップを聞いてきた。正直この曲を聞いた時"もう既に知ってる"かのような懐かしさを感じた。身体にビビっと"鳥肌"がはしった。これはレジェンド達のシティポップを聞いている時に感じる"それ"と同じだ。父に今の時代にもこんな人がいるんだよって伝えることが楽しみ。知れてよかったよジンジャールート！

[@NateGDraws]

That part where the guitar solo is jammin' and then the sax starts and he looks over and he cracks that surprised smile. This was made with a real love of the craft and it shows.

[@gnatnevlik9249]

My favourite part

[@jiib7770]

@Clifford the big red dog no

[@natalicn]

🤣like it wasn't his clone self he was smiling at

[@hannahjenks9811]

2:13

[@gorillagorilla6602]

KZbin: Here's a song you might like! Me: Oh cool, I've been listening to lots of CityPop as of late. I wonder what year this came ou- KZbin: Last week.

[@vidcas1711]

I will say, the stage setup and vibe matches perfectly with live City Pop recordings I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@flintsky7706]

80s-90s vintage has been in style since like 2014, get with the societal program

[@florencebaesa8333]

@@vidcas1711 well he did say that he was going for a 80s-90s style tv music program

[@sparklycreature]

Same

[@reeyuh526]

The theme of the upcoming album is supposed to be "soundtrack for an 80's Japanese movie"

[@yuzusodamachine]

I found this song from his tiktok of him making the music video, and omg I’m so happy I found you. Your music is incredible and I hope more people find out about you, you deserve the recognition my guy. And I’m very excited for your EP coming soon

[@qwertqwerty1275]

Literally same thing here his music is awesome

[@blackkat5605]

He just popped up on my KZbin recommended (which is never music it's all podcasts) but now I'm betting he'll be up on my fyp any minute now haha

[@mindlessfeelings5114]

@Hadryam u puking for what

[@adammasterx5854]

@@mindlessfeelings5114 I think tiktok

[@NameCode.]

Tiktok? ok.....

[@a-un7952]

この昭和感溢れるステップに、時折なよってるような振り付け、四方に手を振って愛想振りまく締め方まで、明らかに欧米人ではやらない日本人ミュージシャンならではのパフォーマンス。 演技指導した人がいるのか、ルーの日本研究の賜物なのかはわからないが、日本人でも気付けないような鋭い観察眼に本当に頭が下がります。

[@deejayatari]

Se ve claramente cultura J-pop en este video. Excelente!!! Hermoso video

[@Weirdgirl213]

As a westerner, this was really fascinating to learn. That japanese performers in a certain era had a way of performing. It is different from how we performed in the 70s, but still similar in a way. Thank you for this newfound knowledge. ❤

[@ChrisHavok]

I'm so glad this Genre of music is still alive and well in 2022. This is absolutely timeless.

[@jungkookiseverything6135]

What genre is this

[@ChrisHavok]

@@jungkookiseverything6135 Good question. Back in the ‘80s it was simply called “Funk & Soul” in America, and “City Pop” in Japan. Today, people call it many names: Future Funk, Indie Pop, Vaporwave, etc.

[@jungkookiseverything6135]

@@ChrisHavok oh thanks for explaining also do you have any other groups or songs I should listen to

[@celia3586]

@@jungkookiseverything6135 songs: dolphin in town, stay with me, plastic love, 4am, fantasy (by meiko), bay city, midnight pretenders and telephone number

[@celia3586]

@@ChrisHavok it continues as city pop Vaporwave were used as meme Future funk is a fast version with beats

[@missy5048]

the aesthetic. the humor. the vocals. sir i think i'm in love

[@eggman1586]

Bro you just can’t groove outta no where like that.

[@Angel-mv7oe]

Yes. Yes they can

[@PERSACC1]

Who’s gonna stop them?

[@OReily08080]

@@PERSACC1 not I

[@Angel-mv7oe]

@@OReily08080 nor myself

[@yeetmcyeehaw2239]

@@PERSACC1 his groove is too strong, no one can stop him

[@rovhalt6650]

I heard this play on the speakers in a shopping mall in Sweden and I was so happy to hear it. Whoever made the music list has taste.

[@saitamajalt2427]

“Call it home” came on while shopping at a large mall in suburban Japan and then there was me, trying to strike up conversation about it

[@yungmicrowavea.k.alilwater4378]

what mall was it

[@leowilson67]

​ja jag undrar också

[@196dihia3]

when you want to be in a band but you're an introvert.

[@herby4790]

Best comment Lol

[@auztral]

I want to form a band, but in my country it's complicated

[@auztral]

@@ner0735 no

[@commanderfarsight2351]

@@ner0735 lol

[@wanfaris14]

222 likes

[@Chokemehardo]

When you run out of oldie goldies so you decide to create your own.

[@tmoree]

Anyone who likes this should give Richie Havens' song Sandy a listen (first released in 1966) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7SZ6OGoq9na5o

[@fahem71193]

If you dig this check out the rest of his catalog, dude has a real gift for creating catchy/feel good beats. The music bid for Juban District is truly a vibe

[@friedricegrain5593]

The first song I that I got hooked on was B4 from last year. Then he showed up in my recommendations again with this banger.

[@anthonyibanez980]

My G thank you I just gotta know if it’s him on all the instruments.?

[@nunoalexandre6408]

A City Pop Master Piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ivaniagodoy7438]

@@friedricegrain5593 vh

[@fahem71193]

@@anthonyibanez980 My pleasure! I do think it's all him

[@somerandombub]

I don't think people realize that this track is actually a goldmine in terms of lore. Based on just the lyrics alone, we can deduce a ton of things about Loretta: - she can be seen walking now and then -she can be seen coming near -everything she says is a lie -she was fooled -she never won the fight

[@noborikoon]

Holy crap youre right

[@profpartout6609]

when discourse analysts love aggressive elevator music@@noborikoon

[@lort8334]

You forgot one super subtle but crucial detail - he met her morning noon and night

[@somerandombub]

@@lort8334 Shocked I missed this one. This actually really ties things nicely together. I'll have to make a followup vid about it

[@sargeantpepper]

I would say that Loretta is a femme fatale, using her presence as if that is everything he needs, but he knows it is not true, so that is why he is the real one fooling her for a very long time, mockingly saying that how they are supposed to carry on because he is too tired of her attitude or sarcastically provoking her to use other methods to finally conquer him. He is winning the fight.

[@i__am__fish7662]

I thought this music died, I’m glad it’s back. Recently I have been listening to Masayoshi Takanaka again and felt sad that I wouldn’t be able to hear music like that again that was new, and you my friend have not only brought it back but also crushed it!

[@slicky3397]

You will like space dandy then

[@Sapsche]

Maybe I'm wrong, but weren't Ariel Pink, Neon Indian, Metronomy and others releasing similar music during the last years (the 2010's)? It's got that Lo-fi/ hypnagogic pop vibe, at least to me.

[@Plemp.]

Masayoshi Takanaka is so nice dude!!

[@BeeHatGuy]

Omg, I just discovered Masayoshi, so I gotta check this dude out

[@cashmccloud6760]

Coming from an ignorant American, I had no idea this genre of music existed until I found this song, I've listened to a few other songs like "Plastic Love" and "Bay City" but do you happen to have any specific recommendations?

[@Einstein-jo7ko]

When Ginger Root was introduced as one of the foreign City Pop tunes in Mariya Takeuchi’s radio, I found myself pulled into Tokyo nostalgia and couldn’t help thinking of future City Pop tunes. She said she was sure that the sound like Loretta couldn’t be made without being addicted to her husband songs and I felt warm inside. ジンジャールート応援してます！

[@victorcalderon8496]

Good comment mate, do you have the link of the interview?

[@garbage_child6528]

Nice thanks dude!

[@Scott_Silver]

I only got in to karaoke post Kyoto

[@hanhai8515]

What is the Mariya Takeuchi’s radio, can i listen to it in the US.

[@Tyronejizz]

"Coudn't be made without being addicted to her husband" imagine being narcissistic on some elses behalf.

[@randomlurker55]

I felt like a time traveler for 3 minutes.

[@Twenty_Third_Nerd2347]

Currently playing Elden Ring and found this song before a certain boss fight. Played on loop the whole fight.

[@xanayiamckinney9379]

Took me a minute to realize he's everyone on stage 😂😂😂

[@ziphomasuku]

same here ;)

[@niniagrunge]

Like Outkast

[@kayartdotjpeg]

It took me half the video.... 😔

[@deviantlyon]

2 minutes and 45 seconds for me xD

[@acharyavivek51]

@@kayartdotjpeg took me this comment.

[@dj__alien]

After listening to this for the millionth time, I just realized all the musicians are the same person.

[@panwall1327]

I didn't want to be racist....

[@isak5263]

I thought so too but im pretty sure some of the peeps on there are other people dressed as him to keep up that fasade and not blow the budget on special effects.

[@dorlo7933]

@@isak5263 It wouldn't cost much on special effects, its only simple cropping. They most likely are all him

[@zakariachaaraoui3869]

Ot remind me of that one song by outkast , andre 3000 is all the people in the vid

[@zakariachaaraoui3869]

Ot remind me of that one song by outkast , andre 3000 is all the people in the vid

[@mereihatanaka241]

My Japanese father was pleased to see this when I told him this was the new bop. Thank you for reviving such genre

[@Emma-ld2bz]

My dads Japanese to lol

[@195achmadmaulana4]

what genre?

[@MilkBeverage]

@@195achmadmaulana4 try some city pop

[@longrobosa-kfpawacs]

@@195achmadmaulana4 city pop

[@YaMamasAss]

City Pop's been revived for a good few years now at this point, you should check out some older songs too because all of their comments will be recent. This has been a thing since like 2016

[@negibear]

40歳の韓国の方ですね。これまで何もない日々が続いていたとのことですが、私の歌を聴いてちょっとした幸せを感じていただけたとのこと、本当にありがとうございます。私の歌があなたにとって20代の大学生時代の思い出に戻るきっかけになれたなんて、とても嬉しいです。もう一度、ありがとうございます。

[@neutra1405]

20代の中国系米国人ですよ

[@negibear]

@@neutra1405 私は韓国人です。翻訳が間違って伝わったようです。

[@CraShettaThomasHolloman]

My little girl put me on to this song because she listens to it everyday all day and sings it around the house because it's her favorite song and I have to say that I really love the vibe of this song. It's so nostalgic!!!😊💙😊

[@aloevera420]

How old is your daughter? I didn’t think the younger gen would enjoy this music but looks like some of them do!

[@Pollicina_db]

@@aloevera420 Well yeah! I’m 18 and I enjoy this and many other genres including the old and new stuff

[@janielsewell8208]

@@aloevera420 trust me they do. Especially the ones who don't fit in or refuse to fit in. They'd be drawn to anything that enforces their originality. I was one of those.

[@nana-db2xd]

@@aloevera420 I'm 16, and i do enjoy this kind of music

[@Ratatoothie]

@@aloevera420 I'm an embryo, and I enjoy this type of music.

[@mac081793]

I've got a feeling this artist will have a sizeable following in a year or two.

[@aerfan69]

more likely to happen lol

[@r3n837]

i hope so, they're so good

[@maxjustice1542]

Hope gets the recognition he deserves

[@ortezac.5339]

Let's just hope tiktok wouldn't ruin it.

[@sevhex]

Yes

[@zycie_5741]

ngl, I can't wait to say "I've been here since Loretta was small!"

[@newyoutubehandle]

We will watch his career with great interest

[@ronnyjohnny77]

True

[@themagicweedbus1319]

SO TRUE

[@xenon625]

Cringe beta human, flexing how long you’ve been with a specific artist is cringe, especially when you haven’t even been there for that long

[@emilyfeliciano115]

Same

[@TiesBesselJonker]

I've been into '80's-'90's japanese funk and jazz and folk rock for a good while now. Suddenly this person enters the stage with a living vibe.

[@hklinker]

Somehow my minor obsession with Pizzicato Five has brought me here.

[@r8jedi]

This is so Japanese in the 80's - reviving the City Pop genre!

[@etype-o-negativ3874]

I'm Japanese. I agree with you. I ♡ Ginger root so much. 私は日本人です。 あなたに同意します。 私は姜根が大好きです。

[@VGx7]

Big Tatsuro Yamashita vibes

[@quixscent2735]

The music video was based off that I believe 🥰

[@jonathansuszynski6468]

@@VGx7 yes, reminds me of Big Wave

[@jorrdan.]

this sounds more like funk/indie rock to me but there's definitely similarities!

[@disaster7638]

Why does this give off more of late 70’s hong kong vibe than Japanese

[@dum462]

city pop vibes for sure, this is a little looser and faster

[@peadora]

late 70’s hong kong vibe was basically late 60's Japanese vibe. I'm Hong Konger btw.

[@ntego369]

@@peadora Hong Konger +1

[@glshim13]

@@peadora first of all my condolences to Hong Kong. My question is, wasn't Hong Kong still heavily Britain influenced in the 70s? How did it have a Japanese late 60s vibe?

[@thatoneasian5660]

@@glshim13 because 60’s Japan was also heavily influenced by western culture

[@blufish2033]

I have no idea who any of you are or why this was recommended to me but I’d be lying if I said that this isn’t one of the best goddamn videos I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing on this website

[@茶碗蒸し-m6o]

一人で全部演奏して、歌って、作詞、作曲！ 凄すぎる😯

[@aliceg6373]

oh, now THIS is criminally underrated

[@Bunny-mc1js]

right !?

[@justinmyfeels5828]

PREACHH 🙌🙌

[@doxoforo420]

Your mother says odd things

[@comradezvezda]

The whole band is!!! Check out their other stuff!! They're so good

[@danielargel3290]

I started listening to Ginger root at the beginning of the pandemic and I was really shocked at how small his following was considering how great I think his music is. now it being over a year later and I get to see him reach one million views and this kind of boost in his following makes me so happy. thank u cam, u deserve everything

[@KingProbherbs]

Goes to show hard work pays off! Glad this dude is getting his recognition 🔥🔥🔥

[@roki7]

Yeah

[@SpeedyGz_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqraaHtsa9WIY9U

[@綿あめ-o5y]

Ginger Rootという名前を姜根と表すセンスがとても好き

[@joeybu8152]

This song has that “driving around beach city on a Saturday Night” and I love it!

[@tissuepaper9962]

It's called "city pop" and if you google that term you will find many songs with the same feeling. Happy searching.

[@elishamartinthechannel1859]

Keep Beach City weird!!!!

[@Logandroid]

Why is there an identical comment directly below this one but from a different person

[@faun5141]

@@tissuepaper9962 thanks I appreciate it

[@sweetestvee777]

@Elisha Martin The Channel Ronaldo, is that you??

[@urcasualgamer6891]

I just can't believe he's playing all of the instruments. He's basically the music man in anime that can play every instrument you give him, and I'm not complaining because this is good stuff.

[@skyfire8950]

I somehow doubt he’s actually playing the sax for some reason but he’s still really talented either way.

[@abigcupofwater]

@@skyfire8950 if he's not playing the sax, he knows how to mimic playing it perfectly

[@skyfire8950]

@@abigcupofwater For sure lol, that’s way too much talent for one man.

[@saur1232]

@@skyfire8950 As much as I like this song, the octave key on the sax stays suspiciously still throughout the whole solo which probably means he's faking it.

[@skyfire8950]

@@saur1232 yeah, that’s what I’m thinking as well. I know he plays the guitar, drums and keys but the saxophone solo is either a sample on a synth or a possibly uncredited guest musician he brought on.

[@whatsmyname6843]

So glad this was on “Artist on the rise”

[@dejavu8978]

Same💕💕

[@carly4842]

昭和生まれです。当時、子供の頃に聴いたり観てた昭和感そのままで懐かしい気持ちに浸るものの、新旧要素も感じるし全てが完璧でカッコイイ！！🫶🏻💗 ̖́-‬ 本当に、当時は生バンドでセットも凝ってたんだよなぁー再現がすごい！！！

[@superdupersk8s]

Asian Parents: You have to learn music Ginger Root: which instrument ? Asian Parents: Yes

[@laurabasuki2841]

awokaokawok so funny

[@Elyhhk]

lmao

[@seniorsr4107]

55555555

[@Pilusajaib]

This is what happened when you practice 40 hours a day

[@Reachland02]

Ginger Root: say no more

[@offbeatninja]

My boy ginger root literally cloned himself to make a bop. I'm here for it.

[@Justin.002]

Oh wdup obn, who knew I'd find you here?

[@chainsawteddybear]

YOOOO FANCY SEEING YOU HERE OFF BEAT!!! BUMP BUMP BUMP

[@andthatguysteve]

this is giving me paul mccartney "coming up" vibes

[@Mr.Bronze]

Thank you for making great beats obn.

[@psychoblack1411]

@@andthatguysteve kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojKp3qgds2pf9k more like this

[@Muqryzz]

Director: How many instruments you want to play? Ginger Root: Y E S

[@likeitraf]

Plot twist: He IS the director

[@The_Wood_Witch]

It's 2024 and I just randomly clicked on this video...I'm in love with the Japanese music scene these days and this video and song is pure gold...PURE .....GOLD. You should be proud.

[@silva29]

The algorithm has blessed me this day.

[@kotishimohun6195]

Lighten up my day

[@xUnreachablee]

Oh my! Real happy that this was recommended to me. What an absolutely banger of a song!

[@laboon344]

Same and heck yeah !

[@AJellyK]

same!! its also wonderful to find your comment here

[@sk4iv3r10]

Same Lol

[@m0b1u5j3t]

I like how he is legit playing every part near as I can tell, no faking it like most would. Every note even by players in the background seems correct.

[@AMTunLimited]

He records by himself

[@Dualis58]

It’s almost like he’s an indie artist who recorded all of this song by himself or something.

[@lamasan.220]

@@Dualis58 it's a group tho. There's a drummer and a bassist

[@wabbit2099]

@@lamasan.220 Yes, but the drummer and bassist are there as support for live shows. He still does most of the recording by himself and even sometimes goes on tour by himself.

[@darlingtondeathbeam]

He cannot be defeated. His grooves are simply too funky

[@VannaBee]

DUDE. I am completely in love with this and instant subbed. KZbin recommendations has finally recommended me absolute magic.

[@toastedkitsune8856]

Vanna!?

[@Wally-pu2hh]

You are a homosexual

[@toasterbath6997]

Same

[@Nebelrose]

cute melon

[@xxtitanium4203]

KEKW

[@aenikka]

Didn't know a side effect of the vaccine would be to become absolutely, insanely obsessed with this song. In my head 24/7, I can't stop saying "Loretta" randomly at any moment of the day. Somebody help mE

[@Sergio-sh8qv]

You must carry on

[@heinzarniaung2915]

damn gobment giving me good taste in music

[@Soul-gu6ut]

@@cedar4539 HAHA

[@MetalSlugzMaster]

You're not alone. When it dropped I whistled it all day at work for a week. A co-worker finally asked what song it was and I immediately belted out "🎵Lorettuuuuhh!🎵" My workplace weirdo cred has risen.

[@VaultTecCitizens]

I'm loving this wave of faux 70s music. This aesthetic is absolutely magic.

[@acatindisguise]

actually it's faux 80s music - its inspired by japanese city pop which is a decidedly 80s genre

[@nunoalexandre6408]

The love boat....

[@BIGAMBERFAN]

@@acatindisguise honestly sounds more 70s to me

[@Vendzor]

@@acatindisguise Nah, this definitely has more of a '70s feeling to it. The genre may have been popular in the early '80s as well, but it undoubtedly originated in the '70s.

[@rommix0]

@@BIGAMBERFAN It's early 80s post-disco for me. There was still a lot of disco flavor in music from the early 80s.

[@SuperJNG18]

One of my favorite music videos ever. Even the conducting is accurate!

[@bradnaylor35]

This is sick. Can hear a lot of Masayoshi Takanaka and other 70s/early 80s Japanese City Pop artists in this. Such an awesome sound!

[@tomascarrasco371]

the starts really sounds like one of takanaka's songs, maybe he sampled it?

[@zanders.7816]

YES! I tried looking through his music to see if the first part was sampled since it sounded so similar.

[@neongarbage6293]

that the guy who went to brazil?

[@dizzypear]

I get a lot of jack stauber vibes from this

[@dago3336]

all the city pop is here

[@ShawnQuiQui57]

Can I just say this band has improved my life by at least 63%. Your sound is what I have always been looking for

[@danyaliqbal1429]

ikr? I remember the first-time hearing this with my sister, wish i can go back.

[@fx45slow16]

dreampop

[@CVerse]

That’s an oddly specific number

[@eulala267]

what happened to the 47% after 7 months lol

[@himanshukamble957]

@@eulala267 you clearly don't know your math

[@alansong775]

I just saw him live today and he was so funny and had an amazing stage presence. Definitely the highlight of the music festival.

[@Only.D.G.]

Was he multiplied?

[@VoitkE]

@@Only.D.G. Of course.

[@mouthfulacoque3580]

0:14 me when *you may begin your exam now*

[@benjamin_fwn]

I love how we have a lot of great technology today, but one of our biggest tendencies as young people is to replicate or recreate this “vintage” records and stuff, quite ironic I might say

[@TheGroovySideOftheTube]

I'm from the era it's replicating and I wholeheartedly approve! X-D

[@amakiethagod]

if ain’t broke don’t fix it i guess

[@CrazySunshine245]

Perhaps it reminds us of what our parents or other grown-ups listened to when we were young.

[@benjamin_fwn]

@@TheGroovySideOftheTube That's actually interesting, I can see myself in the future getting hyped too if it's the same case lol.

[@josecarlocapriles4789]

I think it’s because it evokes simpler times

[@CK9C]

Yo that sax solo be hittin different ❤️

[@themidnightchannel4619]

For anyone wondering 2:16

[@kleinzmakhi8564]

AHHHH CK9C ILY YOU MAKE ONE OF THE BEST VG SONGS OMG

[@DrummerDaddio]

That sax solo is of divine origin. Tasty phrase after tasty phrase after tasty phrase. Can it be any more perfect?

[@jahelzimnarzeka]

Oh hey there

[@SirasIol]

Epic

[@Ethan2Tone]

My mothers name is Loretta, she just passed and this song means so much more to me now.

[@Joeh_]

Music has its ways doesn't it

[@metatron448]

Sorry for your loss

[@MyWTFisgoinon]

Sorry for your loss friend

[@marloncastro5629]

Sfyl

[@dangerously_yours]

Sorry for your loss 😢💔

[@dongeunlee3588]

펜타포트에서 진짜 인상적이었습니다! 원래 알고 있었음에도 이렇게까지 분위기를 잘 살리실 줄 몰랐어요! 진짜 웃으면서 즐겁게 봤습니다!!! 한국에 와주셔서 정말 감사합니다

[@pandesal1421]

80's Japanese pop music, mostly resembling the sound of Tatsuro Yamashita but brilliantly giving his own signature of a different vocal style!

[@Mr.mister.J]

Got a favorite Tatsuro Yamashita song?

[@pandesal1421]

@@Mr.mister.J I am still looking for other of his masterpieces, but I personally vibe to "Sparkle" more!

[@Mr.mister.J]

'Merry go round' for me. Take care & enjoy your day/night.

[@go2yanks]

@@Mr.mister.J I’ve always been partial to Kiss

[@Mr.mister.J]

@@go2yanks I love that song. Tatsuro never misses.

[@radioheadfan6965]

groovy

[@W4LT3Rego]

I agree mister radioheadfan69

[@のの-b8e5v]

突然オススメに出てきて一気に好きになりました。 古くて新しい ヴォーカルの遠さやキーボードが年代感あるけどどこか新しく それが不思議な魅力になっていそう。

[@ReallyNoAlex]

Masayoshi takanana vibes

[@morumotto931]

８０年代前半の松田聖子、その雰囲気（音）を醸し出しているじゃないかと思います。 とにかくいいですね。

[@riverkoenig9673]

I love the bit where he finishes the guitar solo and then gestures to move the camera over to the sax. It’s very goofy funky good stuff

[@chipiano4310]

This is so amazing, I literally cannot believes this exist! I'm so glad City Pop is making a comeback.

[@IsThisUsernameAvailable]

I don't know who Loretta is but she deserves to be thanked, without her this masterpiece wouldn't exist. Glad this was recommended to me

[@glassgirl220]

偶然おすすめに出てきたのですが、とんでもなく好きで、今朝から何度も聴いてます。映像も大好きで音楽もたまらなく良いです。コロナが落ち着いたらぜひライブに行きたいです。素敵すぎます。

[@nunoalexandre6408]

True !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nunoalexandre6408]

Namástê!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@うーたんたんたん]

Birds of a feather て曲もいいですよ！ 日本人の方見つけて嬉しくなってます！

[@lukekaiser5323]

歌ってる人日本人？

[@うーたんたんたん]

@@lukekaiser5323 違います 外国の方です

[@usedtruckemporiumusedtruck4166]

I am so happy I found your music. You've really captured that 1980 City-Pop vibe. I am proud of your melody line, the emphasis you put on the words "finally whisper" to then climb the scale of notes. Great job.

[@Minhmai0666]

"Japanese Funny Valentine and his alternate clones band isnt real and they cant hurt you" Japanese Funny Valentine and his alternate clones band :

[@serenegenerally]

You know what? If this happened I wouldn’t be afraid and bopping to this

[@akifnorzaimi]

Dirty deed done dirt cheap

[@Yoiyoshi23]

Everyones gangster untill he acquire D4C love train

[@s0r433]

I'm very proud Ginger Roots music is getting recommended to everyone, I hope everyone enjoys their music as much as I do and enjoy the vibes :)

[@elpentagramainvertido2979]

ほとんどの日本人が何の違和感も無く普通に楽しめるUSインディーバンド

[@qoochelsy9863]

自分が生きた時代じゃないからこそなのか分からないけれど気になって見に来てしまうし、ビビッと来た感じでは無いのに再生してしまうのはもう癖になってしまってるのかもしれない。自分でもよく分からないけれど、こころ持ってかれてるのは確か

[@めがめがリー]

初めてこのMVを再生した時の事を忘れません。何も知らないのに好き！ただこの音楽が好き！って まるで一目惚れのようでした。ただただ夢中になって、すぐに音源を探しカセットとビデオテープを取り寄せ、手にした日の高揚感は今でも覚えています。 フジロックに来てくれるかな？と待ち望んだ日々をブッ飛ばしてワンマン！ こんな嬉しい事があっていいんでしょうか！ 来年ようやく会えるんですね！ コロナがなければ…いやコロナがあったから私は彼の音楽に出会えたのかもしれません。あの時KZbinのオススメを無視してたら、彼の音楽に触れる事さえせずに 今を生きていたのかもしれません。 日本に来てくれてありがとう。 待ってます！

[@michaelgaming5223]

what??????

[@pajaslokas616]

si we esta mamalona la cancion

[@ccc-gu8wf]

I'm a fan from Japan of Ginger Root's music. I'm glad Japanese subtitles. "I fooled ya" also pronunciation sounds like "アホじゃん(aho jan)" to Japanese me lol

[@rokubeats]

確かに上手くかかってますね笑

[@GingerRootMusic]

聴いてくれてありがとうございます！Thanks for listening!

[@rokubeats]

@@GingerRootMusic こんにちは！日本人ですか？？

[@GingerRootMusic]

@@rokubeats アメリカ人です！　でも日本語を勉強しています！

[@rokubeats]

@@GingerRootMusic あなたの音楽がすごく好きです！頑張ってください😎

[@aumerimachado8368]

2:15 the way he made a sign to the camera man 😂😂😂

[@ladonmccabe]

My man had a guitar solo AND a saxophone solo. Who is this angelic voice with smooth fingers?

[@cm1x]

really love this vibe :3

[@chuongnguyendinh196]

Làm 1 chiếc nhạc vibe giống v đi anh thấy toàn nước ngoài viêt năm mình ít vibe giống v muốn nghe phải nghe nước ngoài thôi

[@zangnhatwang6719]

Oh gosh, những con người mộng mơ

[@TuanAnh-ms6ww]

Đã tìm thấy idol

[@blueinoir]

Không riêng mình tôi rồi :)

[@cm1x]

@@blueinoir Chúng ta là những người có chung 1 gu Âm nhạc !

[@うなぎうまい-e9u]

絶妙な昭和感とラジオのようなサウンドが堪らん…🥰 めっちゃ好き

[@crispycheese2932]

見た目は70年代なのに曲は80年代のシティポップで脳がバグりそうになるｗ

[@RyoNumata-z1g]

しかも2021年の曲なんだぜ…？

[@elmina7269]

Here’s the lyrics if any of you are interested! : Loretta, I see you walkin’ now and then, Loretta, I see you coming near Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper, “How are we supposed to carry on?” Well, I've got to for now Forget her, and everything she said, she lied I met her, morning noon and night Well, I'd say I fooled ya So, Loretta, you never won the fight Why's it oh so hard to turn back and finally whisper, “How are we supposed to carry on?” Well, I've got to for now (Music) Loretta (I’ve got to) Loretta (I’ve got to) Loretta (I’ve got to) Loretta

[@weepie4089]

i say this under all the lyric comments, you need to be pinned so it’s easier to locate

[@ijalramd5893]

so is this song about cheating on someone?

[@01nivek1]

This song was randomly selected for me and now I have it on heavy rotation 🙌🏾

[@derekdahamm468]

Just found this gem as well. 😍

[@DrummerDaddio]

Can I join the club? Just discovered this a week or 2 ago and can't get enough!

[@Despondencymusic]

SAME!

[@prettycureforever7102]

True

[@archie8337]

SAME I was listening to the playlist yt created for me and this came up and 🥴

[@user-nr1bb2cn7l]

日本人です🇯🇵 最近貴方のことを知りました!! 日本の昭和時代の影響を受けた映像だと感じました。私は昭和時代を生きたことはありませんが、きっとジンジャー・ロートさんが表現した素敵な時代だったのではないかと思います。こんなにも素敵に表現してくれてありがとう❗️

[@scrotor189]

Always blows my mind that there are people this talented in the world! Dude is playing like fifteen instruments all by himself it’s impressive to put it mildly

[@STANKONIA24]

It's called asian ass beatings. Had no choice to be talented. Jk

[@esprero]

He has a whole team, but you can see the work he puts in himself!

[@ProfesserLuigi]

It's like the Japanese version of the video for Hey Ya!

[@dabu73]

@@ProfesserLuigi which itself was inspired by Paul McCartney's video for Coming Up!

[@Dino_pwr]

This song is so calming, I always listen to it while studying. Nothing can beat this masterpiece.

[@ezekielmartin4323]

See, I get the opposite effect. I find it incredibly hype and energizing. I'm _not_ a dancing person, but when that bridge hits, my body moves on its own.