Musician reacts to DIRTY LOOPS Breakdown

[@petraljungberg]

This is my favourite Dirty Loop song when you’re not in the upbeat mood. So beautiful harmonies and soothing. Thanks for your reaction! ☺️

[@lavenderbluemama953]

I've been listening to this song repeatedly since it was released (as per usual with Dirty Loops songs), & still hang on that gorgeous unexpected note every damn time. Aside from the glorious wall of sound, I'm always conflicted afterwards by the lyrics. On one hand, a pox on whomever made Jonah (or any other lyrical contributors) feel this "caught up in the pain." And yet on the other hand, kudos to that pain-inducing person who compelled the song to be created. As usual, a conundrum to confound any who choose to dwell upon it, of which I am apparently one. I'm starting to get tangled in my own blasted sentence structure, so well-done, ye Swedish lads.

[@IrenESorius]

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[@craigbillow]

Pure serotonin. This was bliss. You summed it up with a well-placed "sheesh." Thanks for my regular Dirty Loops fix 😅 I'll be sitting here eagerly refreshing the page until the next one.

[@JamilaGomez82]

I appreciate your comment about Henrik's chill here. That's one of my favorite things about him specifically. Even when he's going absolutely ham on the bass, he still does it with such ease and relaxation. I agree that I do tend to like their uptempo stuff a bit more, but I can really appreciate when they pull it back and show different sides of their playing. It's why I love "Ring of Saturn" so much. No vocal. Just music. It's lovely. And I seriously can't wait for you to do "Old Armando Had a Farm". It's so much fun.

[@miff227]

Just started...can't wait Yep, love your insights on the production side. I do like this song, gentle melancholy to triumphant and different to the rest of their stuff.

[@itsmetara3773]

Ha! They are so freaking good - I can’t stand it!! Your reactions are priceless. :)

[@DougRawady]

Another insightful reaction, Steve. I like that you wait until the end of the song to do a deep dive. Others feel compelled to repeatedly stop (and even replay) the song to make comments about specific parts. That pretty much ruins the continuity. Your observations here were, once again, spot on. Glad you took a moment to comment on Jonah's vocal range. That note he hits at 3:38 is astonishing! My jaw nearly hit the floor the first time I watched the "Breakdown" video and saw/heard him hit and effortlessly sustain that note. Incredible talent! That applies to all of them, by the way. If you haven't yet listened to "Follow The Light" from the Dirty Loops/Cory Wong collaboration, I think you'll really enjoy it.

[@SteveOGRock]

Follow the light is definitely my favourite song by them! If you search my channel’s videos, you should find the reaction for that 🤘🏻It’s the first time I ever heard them as well.

[@DougRawady]

@@SteveOGRock , "Next to You" is my favorite DL tune. "Follow The Light" is a close second.

[@j1974f]

Great reaction! Definitely check out "Rock You" next!!!

[@garygraham2513]

I really enjoy your reaction to these amazing musicians. I've been on the same rollercoaster ride for 8 or 9 months now. I can't get enough of these guys. And, like you, I would Love to be in this band, simply because they have such a good time together. But, like you said, I'm nowhere talented enough. Please try "Bitten By The Kitten". I think you'll like the bass work.

[@Tassilago]

Thanks for another enjoyable reaction! Im loving this song. Jonahs beautiful voice really chows in this one. Have a Happy Easter! :)

[@carysphillips5309]

Your reactions are amazing & I’m obsessed with Dirty Loops please keep making these videos. I would love to hear you react to their song “Crash And Burn Delight”

[@fiddlestix3025]

Steve, it’s so funny (and true), you referring to currently being “physically unable to go without Dirty Loops….” Always loved your references to the connection between music and the body :) And great reaction there again, -really enjoyed it. Breakdown is such a power ballad-. Referring to those great sounding drums (and everything else, too) I think that Simon Petrén mixed and mastered this one and many other DL tracks, and he’s worth checking out: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Petr%C3%A9n More tracks from DL to check out: their early covers and originals from their Loopified LP. Also you’ve mentioned “Rock You” (can’t wait for this one!). Other great ones are Jonah’s solo projects “Coffee Break” and his mad cover of “Bad”, and all the tracks from Dirty Loops’ “Songs for Lovers”, some of them featuring Henrik and Aron alone, and one with all three of them, “Coffee Break’s Over”. Pure fun, not to be missed. Looking forward to continuing the journey with you and Dirty Loops! 👌🙏👌

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Old Armando had a farm from Songs for Lovers, please. No vocals, just Henrik and Aaron, but so fun. Tasty.

[@Ansis99]

It is higher ground! I always cry when I hear this magic! I did try to play with them - on the fly (on the piano) - it`s very hard to catch harmony, but that is something unbelievable how they make music. Ten Stars of Ten! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@robote7679]

Really enjoy your reactions. Thoughtful, informed, just a pleasure to watch. Once a week is great, I didn't personally exercise anything like that kind of discipline when I first heard DLoops but I'm glad you can. I know that way that there's always a great reaction waiting for me down the road a bit. Best wishes and thanks. An older Loops song I love is "Wake Me Up". It encompasses both the ballady and way-up tempo sides of Dirty Loops. This doesn't get as many looks as a lot of their other songs but I think is great in it's unexpected way. Think about it and thanks again.

[@SteveOGRock]

Enormously appreciated, thank you!

[@TruColor]

I think "Wake Me Up" might be my favorite track of them all. But I really do love all of them.

[@robote7679]

@@TruColor It is such a great, unique song!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@robote7679 yes, totally agree 👍

[@erykpegaz7399]

Oh - I like going back to this one just to calm myself down a bit :)

[@buddystewart2020]

One of my favorite from them, that doesn't get reacted to much is Breakdown. It's so silky sexy and sultry. They lay back in the beat and the fills are a work of art and the modulation near the end is fantastic as well as the vocal gymnastics. It's a killer mature track.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

Reminds me of a lot of 80's white soul music. Killer vocal.

[@monahelenrnningsen98]

Stevie Wonder vibes in the vocal, he is fab - they are all fab👌🏼

[@SteveOGRock]

Yes! Totally agree on the Stevie Wonder shout.

[@erb34]

This one of my faves from DL. For a change they're all focused inwardly... Slow and intense.

[@Mike74dude]

Rock you would be perfect as the next reaction!

[@allieandbo]

Steve: he's way up there in the notes! Jonah: hold my beer for a sec...watch this I started to give you a little info on Breakdown when I knew you were covering it but decided to let you find out for yourself. It's their only slow song and while each song of theirs seems to have bass or drum "show off" moments, this one does it with Jonah's vocals. I don't know what note that was that he hit but damn, it was high AF. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and analysis of this one. As far as which one next, Bitten By The Kitten would be a great one.

[@concurrentvulgaire9764]

This isn't their only slow song. It's the only one on this project, but they have "It Hurts" and "Crash and Burn Delight" from their "Loopified" release. Those are ballads as well.

[@allieandbo]

@@concurrentvulgaire9764 Thanks for the clarification. I'd seen that mentioned a couple of times in past comments and took it for gospel.

[@concurrentvulgaire9764]

@@allieandbo I know what you mean. One thing I've learned is to do my own research lol

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@concurrentvulgaire9764 yeah and they’re both beautiful, too! 👍

[@DanSpomer]

There’s an older gem (live) called “Undo.” You need to do that one. Talk about your ultimate ear worm. 😳

[@kimeklund8880]

React to Jonah Nilsson - Coffey break (the vocalist) Songs for lovers - Coffey break is over ( Sode project )

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

Not the kind of music I listen to or play but these guys are killer.

[@mike4769]

90s r&b vibes. Weird that this came out of Sweden. So good though

[@johngalvin4271]

If you liked “Follow the Light” and “Thriller”, you should definitely react to “Turbo” by Cory Wong and Dirty Loops. Instrumental, high energy, happy, FUNK.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Turbo, such a great track!! 👍 I also like “Rings of Saturn” from that same collab, -way more chilled but with great solos and this Latin flavor…

[@MultiGoulash]

These guys should do the next Bond theme, they'd kill it

[@timothydog76]

Check out Jonah's solo stuff. In particular Diamond Ring is an excellent one.

[@CaffeinatedGiraffe]

@2:39 I'm the drummer for my church. I decided to wear a bracelet one night and while playing, my stick got stuck in the bracelet 😂

[@petertoal371]

Steve, please check out Turbo featuring Cory Wong with Dirty Loops. Hendricks will blow your mind. It's an instrumental of the highest class.

[@SteveOGRock]

I anticipated your request 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLKnp2Cjs12g6s

[@ninapohl3646]

listen to Bitten by the kitten their side prodjekt as Songs for lovers!!!! they are the most talanted musicians I simply love them and the feeling they give when I hear them play.

[@TheTorkerman]

Love that you said boys to men vibes… check the credits 😉

[@SteveOGRock]

😄

[@leonardovaldez3664]

React to world on fire 🤟

[@GES8215]

expects funky and uplifting.... lol

[@mjcny5696]

sorry forgot to mention 1 thing I did not like of your videos, Eagles fan ? c'mon man !

[@SteveOGRock]

😅 haha indeed. My apologies. Who’s your team friend? Cowboys? 😂

[@mjcny5696]

no way, can't stand the Cowboys. My team, I know they have stunk for a long time now but they did give me some great memories. The Giants. I know, biggest rival to the Eagles in the NFC east and they have effin owned the Giants. That's why I reacted to that Eagles banner. 4-1 though in SB's so you got a lot of catching up to do and this year was a massive breakdown for you, my condolences. I am surrounded with Eagles fans. My cousin, my friend, my nephew, it's nauseating !. On the bright side, just bought my tickets to Dirty Loops in Montreal March 22 !!!!@@SteveOGRock

[@SteveOGRock]

@@mjcny5696 oh man this year was such a plane crash for the team. We were absolutely amazing and then something changed and everything just crumbled. Sad times. Giants have been a tough watch lately eh? Better luck next year for us both! 🤞🏻