My 'Insane Pop Songs' revealed

[@bertilknudsen]

Ah, glockenspiel, marimba and cello - the classic pop song line-up! Love it, Samuel! I'm afraid your more art-ish output is a bit beyond me, but no matter, I love your attitude! Will definitely check out the other pop songs.

[@samuel_andreyev]

Thank you Bertil, nice to hear from you. Happy holidays.

[@bertilknudsen]

@@samuel_andreyev And to you, Samuel.

[@childrenofminervaofficial4316]

This is amazing, Samuel. The fact that you had the gumption to attempt this at such a young age and not only see it through, but succeed admirably, is something that must be respected. We will definitely be following you on Bandcamp and hope the rest of your music from this period resurfaces. By the way, have you considered doing an analysis video on the music of Basil Kirchin?

[@scronchman0146]

That introduction made me think it was gonna be way worse than it actually was. Surprisingly enjoyable listen!

[@xXRoFFlaNXx]

To me it sounds like a combination between Gentle Giant and Henry Cow, and sung by Robert Wyatt, which honestly works so well. Would listen to more!

[@Palefury018]

I thought the exact same thing

[@TroyTargets]

imho, It sounds like it, but it seems that it goes beyond that, deeper in that field of experiment.

[@robinjones6999]

pretty well summed up

[@daegabmusic59]

I agree! I immediately thought of Gentle Giant!

[@vademecor]

Knots.

[@MrInterestingthings]

You have no idea how many people you are affecting . An angel from the wings of contemporary music . Thankyou again .

[@samuel_andreyev]

It's true, I don't have any idea of that. Many thanks for your kind message.

[@cosmiclithium]

"Doing so is obviously a bad idea, so I figured I'd do it." LOL Great piece ;)

[@nathangale7702]

I'm glad that you decided to release this music for easier access, it can be hard to expose one's early works. I read about some artists like Hovhaness who were so dissatisfied with years of youthful work that they just throw everything into the fire which seems so tragic. As you've said, if nothing else, this music is important to your personal development, but I've really enjoyed what I've heard so far, so thanks for sharing!

[@ali848trans]

"My 'Insane Pop Songs' revealed " LET'S GOOOO!!!!!

[@bestofjoy]

Very Frank Zappa-esque. Love it 👍

[@SequoiaSounds]

I really enjoyed listening to this quirky gem. I definitely want to hear all your other early songs now! Thank you so much for sharing them!

[@edgtwgrafqfriuqjnrgr1153]

reminds me a lot of We're only here for the money and Uncle Meat

[@musiccitymusic4928]

This is interesting and rather enjoyable video with ' less serious music ' ....I have been following your videos in KZbin and learned a lot from there...Thanks Samuel ...Xmas and Happy New year!

[@archgod_yt2431]

I don't know what to make of this. Help

[@samuel_andreyev]

Embrace the mystery

[@TheMarkEH]

Hats of to you as an 18 year old to produce this original and enjoyable piece of music. Bravo!

[@parsa.mostaghim]

liked the ringing part at the end🔔 good to see you again👀 miss your analysis videos so much🌾

[@samuel_andreyev]

New one coming before Jan. 1st. Thanks

[@parsa.mostaghim]

@@samuel_andreyev awesome 🧨

[@silovitipanj4958]

Reminiscent of the Rock in Opposition movement of the 70s quite honestly

[@theremharthremirestraven1338]

You are absolutely a fascinating creature. This is very good.

[@jimthompson606]

My reaction at the end was a happy chuckle. I didn't fully assimilate the music in the first listening but there is much to entice me to hear it more and more. And yes there is the underlying feeling of a pop song here. As with the music, I need to hear the lyrics more too. I have never grokked a fine piece of music in one hearing.

[@nafisaobrien880]

Fascinating piece! Most original song I have heard in a while

[@MarcFarful]

Man, you're the best. Very inspiring!

[@lenfirewood4089]

Loved it - I always know when I really like something because I am left wanting more art the finish!

[@jctry8756]

Thank u so much luv from the bottom of my heart and always remember what's close to your heart is your true luv.

[@josephtravers777]

Thanks for sharing, Samuel! It's all an adventure, worthy of attention , just because.......:)

[@klausrain111]

Very entertaining music, Samuel. Your videos are always fun. I was introduced to you a few years back when you were discussing The Captain. Happy New Year.

[@bluetv6386]

Now for the theme to replace the Lick.

[@rv706]

These are neither pop nor songs.

[@christen13]

Haha! But it’s freakin’ cool!

[@Herfinnur]

Very cool! There's a bit of Beach Boys brilliance in this

[@NickBatinaComposer]

Yeah, that rhythmic gesture was a lil funky, but it started growing on me!! You oughta realize these pieces in your adult form, that’d be so cool! I remember Jack White, incredible guitarist/recording wizard of everything analog, wrote an album called Lazaretto based on tons and tons of old doodles, and it was the coolest rock album I’ve heard in ages!! He said it was akin to co-collaborating with a more compositionally audacious friend, and a fairly hard headed one at that, from what I remember from the streamed interview at least (don’t quote me on that last bit exactly, but he DID love doing it at least, and that part is 100% verifiable!)

[@RobertBisha]

I find your channel very interesting! Thank you Samuel

[@mojeo522]

This is very pleasing. I really liked it.

[@DJ_Cthulhu]

Swollowed the sales pitch and got the album ;)

[@samuel_andreyev]

Let us know what you think!

[@shamu8dc54]

This is really neat, I didn't know you made more """""conventional""""" music other than The Tubular West, which is definitely my favorite of your work out of what I've listened to. I've never heard anything quite like it before. Do you have any plans to write and release more "insane pop songs" in the future?

[@Abic__]

Reminds me a bit of Van Dyke Parks!

[@sebbacond9275]

this sounds so cool! actually fun to listen to

[@justintuccimusic]

Your songs are brilliant

[@davidjohnhull]

really cool

[@barrylyndongurley]

I loved your Pop Song...brilliant insanity! More please?

[@samuel_andreyev]

Thanks, you can hear the whole album, Swollows, on Bandcamp. You can also get a free download of the album if you sign up on Patreon (link in video description).

[@whycantiremainanonymous8091]

Great piece. Strongly reminded me of some moments in Gentle Giant's "Pantagruel's Nativity" (or was it another track in the Acquiring the Taste album?)

[@norbicsek]

Have you heard about the band Major Parkinson? The cheerful, old-timey vibe mixed with the proggy theatricality mixed with the unhinged humor of these songs reminds me of some of the cuts off Songs From A Solitary Home.

[@tobiolopainto]

Lots of fun!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Save SwollowS from oblivion. Save French bassoons from extinction.

[@dosgos]

Intro and the song are very enjoyable!

[@JannisSicker]

I somehow think you'd like Arthur Russell's "Calling out of Context", and Gentle Giant

[@temporoboto]

I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing.

[@shark_username]

I'd like to say that your album "Music with no edges" has a lot of replay value. I had no understanding much of what went on in it at the age I first gave it a listen. Oddly, it was still immediately seductive for some reason, I still get a lot from it to this day now that I know better. It is also nice music to walk to.

[@samuel_andreyev]

appreciate that. thank you

[@nanizuercherwood6785]

Insane is apropos. Crazy, delightful, enjoyed and looking for more. Hope I can I find the aforementioned album on Spotify.

[@samuel_andreyev]

Thank you. I think it's still only on bandcamp though.

[@jamesblobb7115]

I wish one day to be advanced enough in my tastes to able to hear this as "pop", lmao.

[@Berliozboy]

I love the tradition of "quirky" or "insane" pop songs. The Residents' Commercial Album and Slapp Happy's Casablanca Moon and Desperate Straits are some of my favorite examples of what I would consider as part of this "genre".

[@arrowfitzgibbon7775]

sounds like it still holds up to me ~

[@ollinaumann]

C major is a great key for pop songs. Fantastic work!

[@MarkusBHZ]

Awesome!

[@robinjones6999]

Brilliant!!

[@j.rivermartin3412]

PS - What are your thoughts about Andrew Bird?

[@dranthonyv5475]

That George Anthiel sheet music on your stand connects you, not only with his great music but also with that great actress and inventor, Hedy Lamar. In the dark days of WWII, George and Heddi co-invented a torpedo guidance system (embodied by parts of George’s player pianos). The mathematical ideas inspired by their invention grew into the foundation of our modern digital telecommunications and Internet over which we enjoy your videos and music. Will you say more about George’s music and his many musical artistic connections?

[@samuel_andreyev]

Planning to. Thanks

[@terryenglish7132]

I like it. I think it would work for Transient Canvas w the Cello part done by her Bass Clarinet. Now whether the Marimaba player has always longed to sing .....

[@dhamaryder]

Haha nice! I like the vocal part.

[@b.walter6646]

I believe I detected a repeated hook with the marimba doing the honors. It holds your attention. Sounds like something Julius Wechter would have listened to on the west coast while having his morning coffee.

[@lenfirewood4089]

Surprised by notes in a delightful way is how I would sum that up and very impressive for an 18 yr old I must say :)

[@minch333]

actually really nice!

[@MrDjartime]

Vocals sound like Brian Wilson. Sounds like something he would have composed during the Smile era following Pet Sounds.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

In my imaginary musical fantasy world, you collaborate with Frank Zappa, writing interesting, compelling, and unusual music, featuring opaque melodies that would bug most people.

[@MrTacoKingMC]

hey man, any plans for an analysis of Grisey’s Vortex Temporum ?

[@daegabmusic59]

I loved it! You were only 18? I'm impressed!

[@CarlosVargas-oo6gn]

3:51 Rewind Button

[@andrewkeeling9935]

Like it. It has a 'C' centre which the section A2 seems to clarify. And the strange subdominant ending. Unusual and Zappa-like, but not. More Bach-like - but not - and idiomatic. But, also, Moondog on acid comes to mind.

[@samuel_andreyev]

Oh - thanks for your considered reaction.

[@andrewkeeling9935]

@@samuel_andreyev 👍🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH27iqmlpMtomtUsi=l1vEF8WTZI-33bcL

[@Cosmicprog2012]

PLEASE, REVEAL MORE OF THESE "PROG" MASTERPIECES!

[@samuel_andreyev]

You are too kind

[@Cosmicprog2012]

@@samuel_andreyev Hi, where I could find your "pop" cd to buy it or download it?

[@samuel_andreyev]

Email me: [e-mail]

[@Palefury018]

I've heard both Henry Cow and Robert Wyatt mentioned here, which reminds me of the album 'Letters Home' by News from Babel. That would be the closest approximation to this style that I can think of

[@seattlerinis8249]

Yep, Robert Wyatt should have done the vocal.

[@j.rivermartin3412]

Thank you for being a total nut! No, really. Now, can I have words / lyrics in text form here? If it isn't too much trouble. I too am a poet, and so I want to explore your words a nutty poet would.

[@caiorlb]

Nice! (The shirt and tie is only an apparent contradiction with the "insane pop songs") 😁

[@brötzmannsax]

If Samuel was born 20 years earlier he would have been in Zappa's band, now I understand your fascination with the Magic Band.

[@mugzybrown]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills

[@findbridge1790]

kind of free jazz cool

[@Beansoup1]

Yeah! George Antheil's Ballet Mechanique represented!

[@JuanPedroSouza]

Damn, that was good

[@hrlarson]

Sufjan Zappa infused chamber music? It was great, anyway.

[@Ifoundtheanswer]

I wish the embarrassing art I produced as a teenager was this cool. I thought this was really fun to listen to

[@samuel_andreyev]

Thank you!

[@rhysmayes9107]

get dis on streaming!!!!!!

[@kickstar1]

Very Zappa-esque.

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

The Popular songs 92 people have heard... Sounds Good though! Sort of a pretty Harry Partch type composition... Almost sad enough for to make the ladies cry... Watch a soap opera an then write a sad song, FOR THE LADIES!!! (prime market for popular songs...) Correct Spelling: Pop $ong$ because a popular song MAKES MONEY, and becomes POPULAR! Just get the ladies to buy your product, and it will become POPULAR! I know it's crass, but it's reality! It's called CULTURE. IMHO

[@BlindEyeJones]

Pop if you lived in a monastery in the 14th century!

[@braydensmith218]

There’s gotta be a fine line between musical brilliance and complete utter nonsense.

[@Pantoolermore]

The song is pretty cool, but that cover physically hurts my eyes

[@MichaelJones-eq4ne]

More interesting than real pop songs.

[@abanana2561]

Dude Nexus?! That's insane

[@samuel_andreyev]

Yep

[@abanana2561]

@@samuel_andreyev Im grateful to have heard Give Yourself A Hand and look forward to Swollows, it seems that even if you had no idea what you were composing, you understood the process very well. Good job mate

[@samuel_andreyev]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Greetings from France

[@sunkintree]

I think you should be in charge of pop music

[@deanwright7611]

If you do pop, no matter how out there, you need promotion.

[@michaelpaulsmith4619]

I very much enjoyed your 'pop' song! I wonder what, in your mind, separates this from an 'art' song?

[@samuel_andreyev]

Pretty much just the production and vocal style!

[@bernmahan1162]

Great stuff, though "pop" is a word only you could use of this music! I enjoy the fact you were into palindromes too. DID I DO SOD ALL, LAD? O SOD - I DID! Obviously referring to myself, you strike me as the busy type...

[@greg55666]

I thought that was great.

[@fingerhorn4]

This neither a song nor pop. But it was fun listening to it. Now don't be shy. Now you are a self-styled guru of "serious" music, how about you publish a dose of it on KZbin so we can hear how you have "progressed".

[@0321Dave]

That’s pretty impressive for how much you downplayed the whole thing.

[@briansmith9455]

What's wrong with this?