Musician reacts to DIRTY LOOPS Work Shit Out

[@AdamDray]

0:17 "It's almost eight minutes long..." 7:45 "Whaaat?! Don't leave me hanging like that! C'mon! Ah, I was enjoying that." Dirty Loops loves to end songs suddenly and leave you wanting more.

[@AdamDray]

"I'm not gonna have that on a loop..." I thought that, too, but I couldn't get the chorus out of my head for days.

[@SteveOGRock]

Interesting… yeah I did love the hooky build up at the start. Need some more spins.

[@lavenderbluemama953]

@@AdamDray Lol! As soon as he said that, I thought, "Well, you may not PLAY it on a loop, but trust me at some point, part of this song will loop itself of its own accord throughout your brain & you'll start hearing it like a low volume soundtrack playing in the background, whenever you have a moment of silence. Just a heads up!" Or maybe that's just me...

[@lavenderbluemama953]

@@SteveOGRock Don't worry, with your musician's ear, you'll be hearing parts of this galloping around in your brain while you're trying to sleep in no time, regardless of how many times you've not played it! 😂 Sometimes I skip this one in the car, because I like the catchy singable ones so much, but this one works its way into my head regardless, those rhythms! Those chords! To me, it's like a carousel ride with a runaway horse, that leaves you topsy-turvy when you dismount! 😂

[@craigbillow]

This is just bonkers. I normally don't listen to stuff this jazzy, but there's something so appealing about what they're bringing to the table. Such a unique tapestry of sound and outrageous musicianship. The drums were obviously the hero here, but the other two weren't resting on their laurels, either. The synchronicity and the search for the downbeat here is just a mind-melting puzzle that pays off time and again. So cool to watch. Glad I got to experience this with you for the first time. What a wild ride. 🤯🤣

[@fiddlestix3025]

Loved that comment, Craig. Even for me, having listened to this track many times, it’s a wild ride again, every single time. And yeah, none of those three dudes rested on their laurels ;) Hope that you’ll get to enjoy more Dirty Loops and their skills down the track 👍

[@grunions9648]

"That was one foot!? No... sir..."

[@thevirtualcockpit5001]

Jonah drifts from Lyle Mays to Chick Corea...and back again...and again. The depth of musicianship in this group makes you take special notice. The piece moves from the groove to the piano improv to a massive drum riff...and the bass is like a T Rex back bone throughout. It's been a while since I've been blown away like with these guys.

[@jasoncoates1835]

Yeah... I mean, this is not the kind of music I usually listen to. But if you stumble across this and don't have your mind blown by the sheer virtuosity of these guys you really just don't love music.

[@bikerbuncle]

Yess. I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who heard one of my favorite keyboardists ever- Lyle Mays' influence in the keyboard solo

[@thevirtualcockpit5001]

@@bikerbuncle Hard to miss If you were influenced by his music. Thanks for the nod....

[@cdanielpetersson]

The percussion instrument you were wondering about at the beginning of the song is a "Berimbau".

[@gliebzeit]

Your "Ha ha ha!" at the conclusion. Perfect. What else to say. Nice reactions, Steve. Thanks for pointing me here.

[@SteveOGRock]

🤘🏻

[@jmretired21]

They invite you in and say pull up a chair while we Work Shit Out!

[@MikeKobb]

I love everything about this track, but I have special love for Henrik's ridiculously awesome tone on that 6-string fretless.

[@michaellust]

Welcome to our DL land. As we say you've been loopyfied. There are a lot of lovely pop/jazz tunes ahead. Thanks for the reaction, from a hardcore fan from 🇸🇪💯👍

[@itsmetara3773]

Omg! Yay!! Dirty Loops is all I’ve been listening to for the last month! I love them so much! That funk is everything!

[@SteveOGRock]

I have been rinsing the couple of songs I’ve heard thus far too! I haven’t listened to anything else though as I’m saving them for reaction videos. It’s really hard to wait and not just plough through them.

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@SteveOGRock yes, that would be THE hardest thing…. I feel for you, man ;) Well, can’t wait to enjoy more first time reactions of DL with you!

[@esdel1955]

The instrument you wondered about is a berimbau, a Brazilian percussion instrument. Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira uses it a lot in his music.

[@dennislofstrom6177]

Thats the one used in capoeira right?

[@kennypayne9259]

I was surprised to find out that the drummer only plays one kick. Doing that, who needs a second d one!

[@dbcanada]

Thanks, Steve. Yes, a single kick drum pedal. Check out a more 'accessible' Dirty Loops song called Rock You: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrGZq2ojahoaM0

[@bjornfalk9133]

Absolutely one kick pedal. The other foot is on the hi-hat pedal all the time when he does this fast playing on the kick drum

[@noelvaldez96]

I forgot how much I love piano solos! I need them in more music.

[@zappafan-eu4wp]

Love this band. Enjoy the ride. "World on Fire" is still my favorite so far.

[@TheFixsInn]

Okay, if you want a super charged killer jam with one of the most insane sax solo's ever recorded... check out Turbo, it's another Corey Wong Joint. No lyrics, just a fun catchy funky jam session with that killer horn section!

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks, will do!

[@AlexanderNash]

I truly believe that the drum and bass could not possibly get more locked and tight.

[@StanleyRodgers]

Yes sir. One foot.

[@SteveOGRock]

Insane. Toe to heel tapping to make it work. Fair play that guy!

[@StanleyRodgers]

@@SteveOGRock Yeah, it is rather ridiculous isn't it.

[@petraljungberg]

Aron heard you and gave you the drum solo! 😉 Great to see and hear your reaction! 😃

[@SteveOGRock]

Haha yeah I wasn’t sure, but I just had a spidey-sense about it and hoped he’d get his moment there. Ferocious.

[@mikaeljohansson23]

Great reaction! Thanks Steve!

[@ingmarkronfeldt6174]

There is a chance that "Work shit out" will grow on you, if you listen to it again some time! Really nice reaction!

[@juliewalshaw4334]

Awesome reaction, thank you. These guys are unbelievable & Arons drumming is beyond ridiculous. These guys have given you brilliant stuff to listen to, not sure if "Rock You" but it's a good one. Honestly I dont think there is a bad Dirty Loops song. Glad you're enjoying them, Julie from Australia

[@jensamensas]

Finally the reaction is here!🙏. Been waiting. Whatever you do, don’t skip “coffe break is over”

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks Jens! Tis on the list!

[@fiddlestix3025]

Jens, yes!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@SteveOGRock can’t wait ☺️

[@Tassilago]

Thank you for this! You are on point when you talk about Arons drum skills. You express exactly what I hear and feel, but I lack the vocabulary to describe it. Excellent! I recommend 'Breakdown'. A slow, melodic, tasteful and beautifully executed ballad. Have a nice evening - and thanks again!

[@baconair]

Imo Breakdown is their best work.

[@dhammarosi]

The vocabulary of "What?! FUCK OFF!!" 🤣

[@lottawiklund8606]

You're completely right when you say that there's percussion as well on this. I think the name of the guy that records percussion for them is Andreas Ekstedt, but they forgot to mention him in the credits of this one, and made a whole story of why they didn't mention him here, in the credits of Next To You instead. They are so silly. :D Also, Aron doesn't play double kick. Ever. He said, in an interview, that he bought one when he was 13-14, but his older brother (who also plays the drums) told him that he sucked at playing single, and shouldn't start with a double before he mastered the single kick. He's stuck to single kick ever since. :)

[@lavenderbluemama953]

Wow! I love your comments! You are a wellspring of Dirty Loops information! Thank you!

[@lottawiklund8606]

@@lavenderbluemama953 Aww, thank you. 💚 There’s been a fair few interviews and podcasts in Swedish over the years since they started, so I guess I have a bit of an unfair advantage there. 😁 I’ve also been ill quite a bit the last few years, and I’ve had to spend way more time resting than I’d like, so I’ve had plenty of time to fall down various rabbit holes. And I guess it helps that my brain has a weird tendency to collect “useless” trivia, that I don’t really know what I would ever need it for. 😂 I’m just glad it’s of some use, hahaha.

[@lavenderbluemama953]

@@lottawiklund8606 I'm sorry to hear you've been ill. The older I get, the more health challenges I have. That's one reason I''m so grateful for this music. I love the trivia! My Norwegian friend from college is the one who introduced me to DL. I appreciate the perspective from both of you!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@lottawiklund8606 your comments are gold! Still, I hope that your unplanned trip down that rabbit hole won’t last too much longer…get well soon! x

[@lottawiklund8606]

@@fiddlestix3025 Thank you! 💚 Unfortunately what I have is chronic, so I’ll probably keep going down a few more rabbit holes than I’d like, but at least I’m getting meds to keep it in check now, so hopefully it won’t put me under quite as much in the future. 😊

[@Aurora-cv5to]

This was the first thing of theirs I heard and it simply left me incoherent on the floor. Was so happy to see you react to this!

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

My favourite instance of "when all 3 of the truly virtuosic lads from that year at the music college get together for a project" LOL Even after watching this as many times as I have, I always feel like I've been thru something profound every time it pops up.... you know, sweaty hands & raised heart rate & whatnot!! Just crazy good. :)

[@miff227]

Love your reactions. This was the first DL I heard. Always tear up re-experiencing the first times with new reactors. Am at work but luckily I'm alone in a windowless cupboard right now....

[@Mike74dude]

Breakdown, World on fire, Rock you, Thriller. And if you want to go down further down the well you have their cover song videos from approx 10 years ago.

[@ztazon]

Hey Steve, great reactions, you really got looped! (And you're welcome to it) The percussive ostinato that holds the pulse all through the song, is a berimbau, afro-brazillian traditional instrument, that you can usually hear during capoeira classes or combats. Keep 'em coming!

[@DougRawady]

Another great reaction, Steve! Be sure to check out “World on Fire!”

[@kgbcorvette]

And "Songs for lovers" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4q8d6CmbrN1is0

[@SteveOGRock]

Will do!

[@mendronesg]

that instrument right at the start of the song sounds like a Berimbau. An Angolan instrument that is often related to Capoeira here in Brasil.

[@tat2jim]

Oh the bass. Umh yeah!

[@fiddlestix3025]

That bass tone -it’s the most beautiful sound -just like molten dark chocolate… and the fast passages -pure fire! 🔥

[@fiddlestix3025]

Hi Steve, such a great listening experience there with you to something I’ve listened to for many times, but felt at times as if I heard it for the first time… To me this track is out of this world, -one of my favourite Dirty Loops tracks-, and to see your appreciation of it was just so good. Thanks also for what, to me, was a super interesting analysis of Aron’s drumming techniques. I’m mit a drummer, but simply love his skills and the many effects he creates. Thanks again, man 🙏 Looking forward to more ☺️

[@fiddlestix3025]

4:50 and Steve’s eyes 👀😵‍💫👀🤣

[@philiprobinson7586]

If you want to see some absolutely twisted time stuff from them, check out "Coffee Break Is Over". I'm still trying to figure it out!

[@wietzejohanneskrikke1910]

The instrument that you didn't recognize is a berimbau. It's essentially a bow, where you hit the string with a stick.

[@albertopalmeira9819]

Yeah, and it's pretty commom here in Brazil, because of our connection with Afrika and the Capoeira.

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@albertopalmeira9819 it adds such a beautiful and ‘dancy’ vibe to everything… ☺️

[@alan-thealanyst]

I listened to this after your last DL reaction and absolutely loved it, yet it was even better (as expected) with your analysis running alongside it! There are few 'jazz' groups who are consistently good enough for me to keep going back to, but these guys just never fail. Thanks Steve.

[@davidrichard1851]

Ahhhhh, Steve...so enjoyable watching and listening to your journey through the Dirty Loops soundscape, as I get to re-live my own increadible addiction.! If you are interested in the origins of how the band became what it is today, these very tallented studio musicians got together to have some fun not being told what to play. "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele would give you a glimpse ! Keep up the wonderful work, sir !

[@mstewart109]

Check out the interviews with Jonah by Jeff with Stratele studio on their beginning and up to now.

[@j1974f]

Great reaction! You'll enjoy your next two for sure!

[@erykpegaz7399]

Well - I guess now you know why this song is a wonderful music trap - at the beginning you think - oh another hit like 'Follow the light' and then, in the second part, they start surprising you with almost every note ;)

[@scottbrewer9676]

Outside of Aron's playing, which goes without saying, I have to say that the overall production and sound of his kit in this is freaking phenomenal. The kit sounds so delicious.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Scott, yes it is! Check out Simon Petrén who, I think, mixed and mastered this and many other Dirty Loops’ tracks, he’s phenomenal! 👍

[@scottbrewer9676]

@@fiddlestix3025 Yes, Simon is indeed a Wizard, he's got incredible skills!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@scottbrewer9676 yeah…and his input into all the Dirty Loops tracks he’s been mixing and mastering, is huge…glad you appreciate that too ☺️ He said in one interview that his job can sometimes feel like “cleaning other people’s toilets” 🤣 but that this never had been the case with Dirty Loops. Top collaboration, for sure-.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

The instrument is Berimbau from Angola ,Africa. Taken to Brasil by the slaves and popularize there. The biggest ambassador of this instrument is Nana Vasconcelos . Search. Cheers.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Nana Vasconcelos, a musical monster. I heard him live in Sydney, playing with Egberto Gismonti, and it was one of the most powerful live performances I’ve ever heard…. 👍

[@georgecornwellv1130]

Yeah the instrumental part sounds like the soundtrack to a thriller movie

[@imuawarriors]

new subscriber...

[@DanSpomer]

You really need to see their live performance of “Undo.” Cray cray, mind-altering stuff.

[@stephenmoore4651]

Check out their 'Song's for Lovers' stuff which I think was a 'lockdown' project. Basically a series of funky, jazzy instrumentals. Especially recommend ' Bitten by the Kitten' and 'Coffee Break is Over' - both are funky as f***!!

[@segfault_000]

I have had a metronome running along with the drum solo (with downbeat accents) and I still couldn't follow it. Just way beyond my comprehension. Also yes, those are single foot doubles.

[@mark3p]

"Oh sir..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@SteveOGRock]

😁

[@jonshannon7096]

Love your reaction… purely stunning in what they did with this chart. It’s like you said at the end… “um” cause you’re trying to comprehend what you’ve just heard.

[@stevenpippin6079]

My introduction to Dirty Loops was a cover of Justin Beiber's Baby. You should check it out whether or not you do a video on it. Henrick goes ape on the bass.

[@NeilBlanco]

They're awesome. Thriller is really on another level as well. It's a double nod to Michael Jackson because they do it in a 12:8 shuffle if I'm not mistaken which is reminiscent of The way You Make Me Feel. These guys are just brilliant and yeah as someone else mentioned, Turbo with Cory Wong is a masterpiece of musicianship with those horns. Peace... ✌

[@richardrejmer8721]

6:26 . . You have used the PERFECT French word to describe this drum solo . . . "Faaque!"

[@TheJoakimalden]

Don’t forget to check out Breakdown, if you enjoy the bas-line you will not be disappointed😁

[@philiprobinson7586]

For those who are curious about the instrument recreated at the beginning of the track, It is called a "Berimbau". Here is one in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZCbZKZ-gJxrb7M

[@fiddlestix3025]

Great! Thanks for that link, Philip 👏👏👏

[@philiprobinson7586]

@@fiddlestix3025 You're welcome!

[@darktatsujin]

that additional percussive sound on interlude part before solo piano is actually part of sequencer, I think that's a timbales.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Close, Aldy ;) It’s an acoustic Brazilian-African instrument called the berimbau. Someone else posted a link to this instrument in their comments. Check it out 👍

[@allieandbo]

You're not even a year into your channel and you're already over 15k subs. You're doing something right Steve. I would've like to have seen you pause and rewind on the single or double-kick question so you'd know for sure (it was single) but it's all good. I'd recommend World On Fire or Breakdown next on your DL journey. Keep up the great reactions sir. And keep it unfiltered...lol.

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks for the message Bo-BQ! Yeah I was not even expecting a tenth of this many subs at this stage. I’m not hell bent on subs, thankfully. I’m doing this for the craic but I’m delighted people are enjoying it enough to want to stick around! Yeah, it’s a tricky one, I can see the value in quickly spinning back and taking a look at things but I have a bigger preference for letting the full song hit me in one go first time around so that’s the decision I’m making at the moment. I appreciate the feedback though. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@allieandbo]

@@SteveOGRock Lol. You're quite welcome. And do as you like! It's obviously part of the recipe that is clearly working. All the best.

[@PbPomper]

You should watch Songs for lovers - Bitten by the kitten and Coffee time is over as well. Really cool stuff.

[@EvanAgee]

The spirit of Lyle Mays is ALL OVER this song...

[@Alx161074]

Next suggestion the song... World on Fire

[@matto9734]

Inistrument at start is a Berimbao, a brazilian lute like thingie with only 1string. You play it with a stick ;-)

[@amandanelson9697]

You're missing so much of it while you're talking 😂 The bass and drums are just 🤯 BUT, can we just marvel at the fact that Mr. Keys also sings lead while playing that masterpiece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SteveOGRock]

Yeah Jonah is certainly a marvel

[@j.paulwright4410]

React to Rock You by Dirty Loops also

[@darquemode1165]

Great reaction as usual! Speaking of independent limbs doing different things... Have not seen you react to Chris Turner in a while. He has some newer stuff out, the newest being 'Butcha Boys (ft Boofgods)' released a couple months ago.

[@darquemode1165]

ETA: Agreed on the song structure... Work Sht Out is like a catchy R&B pop song that that a jazz fusion identity crisis halfway through. Still great and fun, but almost 2 songs - not one.

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks for the nudge. I’ve added that to my list now.

[@stefanandersson2402]

You are really missing out on by not reading the credits, lots of funny and noteworthy things there.

[@jarreddunlap7065]

That is the sound of tablas being played with brushes

[@crisshaya]

1:16 i could tell you lost your guard due to the eargasm.

[@philiprobinson7586]

Those were quadruplets, listen again

[@SteveOGRock]

You’re absolutely right. I don’t always get it right on first pass.

[@philiprobinson7586]

@@SteveOGRock Sorry about my wording. I wasn't trying to be right. Any time someone gives a second listen to Aron is a good thing!

[@AdamDray]

I'm wondering if he's doubling the kick and the third beat comes from that monster tom he has on the far right. Is that just a kick drum turned on its side?

[@miff227]

I've heard ppl say it's a gong tom (or sthg) but don't quote me...

[@taiyoomaru01]

Hallo! Please look at japanese yang dramer Takuto Yamachika plyng Dirty loops or Drametheater Sory I'm japanese old woman I cant speake English I like your reaction 🎵

[@aaronsetzer9247]

Idk your thoughts on metal and you seem to have a draw to the drums so check out meshuggah clockworks drum playthrough you'll enjoy it

[@SteveOGRock]

I’ve added it to my list! Thanks for the recommendation. I don’t listen to much Meshuggah but I do know “Bleed”. It’s a beast of a song. Technical a f.

[@aaronsetzer9247]

@@SteveOGRock go ahead and look at clockworks drum playthrough with Thomas haake ... unbelievable too

[@rolfsoderqvist5767]

Jaco Pastorius...

[@Cangaca777]

Please react to JD Beck and DOMi!

[@AldaLoren]

It is a Berimbau

[@christofferengstrom4676]

Very good reaction but in many of your reactions with DL you are mostly focused on bass and drums and say nothing about keyboard. You may like bass and drums the most but I think Jonah is damn good at his instrument.

[@SteveOGRock]

It’s just because I am a far more advanced drummer and bassist than pianist myself so I have more points of view to offer on it. It’s clear than Jonah is an immense musician but I don’t have as much knowledge to understand and comment on the particulars of what he’s doing really.

[@mike4769]

How are you a eagles fan?

[@SteveOGRock]

Pure chance really. I started watching NFL late at night back in 2007 and the Eagles happened to be the first team I decided to root for. I’ve been an avid fan since. Even flew to Minneapolis to see them win the super bowl in 2018!

[@franckmedina3346]

kalinba

[@aaronsetzer9247]

Steve you might as well go ahead and do a reaction to the one i sent a few ago im just gonna aggravate the shit out of tou til you do ....😂....no but seriously knights of cydonia drum cover by el estepario siberiano

[@SteveOGRock]

Lol! Yeah, I do love me some El Estepario. Not seen that one. Not a big fan of the original song but maybe I’ll give it a go.

[@aaronsetzer9247]

@@SteveOGRock OMG dude that's the best cover I've seen him do just my opinion though....another case of unreal limb independence

[@mstewart109]

It would be nice for us viewers to listen to it. Sigh...I miss the reactors who comment afterwards . The constant talking is a no go for me. Off to listen in peace...

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

Double kicks? You doubles in the single pedal. My man doesn’t cheat and use a double bass pedal

[@SteveOGRock]

It’s not “cheating” to use double pedals. It’s opening up a world of possibility for your left leg to join in coordination. Turning one’s nose up at double pedals is turning one’s nose up at innovation and development.

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

@@SteveOGRock sure it’s cheating. The greats are fast enough not to. Red double pedals. Only needed for metal because that genre is all about speed - not complexity

[@SteveOGRock]

@@Topjunkie-r4s incorrect

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

@@SteveOGRock please elaborate oh great one.

[@SteveOGRock]

@@Topjunkie-r4s I don’t get the impression that elaborating further is going help you open your mind more my friend. I bid thee good day.