REACT Middle of A Breakup Panic! At The Disco Songwriter Producer REACTION

I check out and react to "Middle of A Breakup" by Panic! At The Disco from the perspective of a songwriter, music producer and singer.

[@scottzach4524]

When I first heard this its an obvious 80s synth sound but when he got to the chorus it reminded me so much of 80s Rick Springfield as he'd add his guitars with the chorus. The song def isnt my favorite, but its grown on me with each listen.

[@tantanmustdie]

Stop listening to it if you don't like it lmao

[@joshuafult84]

Great video man. It's funny to me because So far I love the songs from this new album and hated the 2016 & 2018 album vibes. But most of the fans seems to love the 2016/2018 stuff.

[@KevinBessey]

Thanks! Yeah, I didn’t love the last album. But, I thought Death of A Bachelor was dope. This album seems like it’ll be solid.

[@Ele__02]

Great video and great explanation! You explained everything so well and you made me notice things that I didn't notice before:) Love the song btw💥

[@KevinBessey]

Thank you!!

[@Ang-nh1ee]

Great review! What an amazing video and song!

[@KevinBessey]

Agreed the song is sick!

[@Ang-nh1ee]

@@KevinBessey I’m excited for this whole album. I love what he’s doing with this sound

[@jessicashadow]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@KevinBessey]

Thanks!

[@goldenvocalss8214]

you’re amazing, thank you for the explanation!

[@KevinBessey]

Thank you! You’re amazing! And, I’m glad that you enjoyed the explanation.

[@Shubb42]

You're so underrated my guy. Great explanation!

[@KevinBessey]

Thank you sir!

[@MrKussen]

I love you Kevin. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lovepanic2738]

Rob Mathes has been doing the string and horn instrumentals for all the albums since the second album Pretty. Odd., which he was also the producer for. Rob has composed, produced and written for people like Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Vanessa Williams and many more. I am 98% positive he composed the horns and strings for this album too, Thank you for your insight into this song.

[@moose3347]

Seeing as this album is being recorded straight to tape, how much does it affect sound quality? Do you think it is an improvement sonically or limiting? Would love to hear your thoughts

[@KevinBessey]

Great question. So, there are two drawbacks to recording on tape. First, it's hard to edit. That's why the harmonies don't sound as fine tuned as they might on a standard pop record. Second, it's much more expensive than recording digitally. It does add a certain character to those recordings. I haven't dealt with too much analog recording personally because it's so much more expensive. Jack White would probably say it's a sonic improvement, because he's a bit of an analog purist. And, there's a more continuous sound. I would say that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits personally. I would only use analog tape if I were really trying to go for that sound character of earlier music as Brendon is.

[@lbonnell2569]

More panic please!

[@KevinBessey]

I’m planning on going over the album when it comes out in August!

[@walawalaWallows]

@@KevinBessey looking forward to it! 🖤

[@dorkcube985]

when i saw the thumbnail i was convinced that you were bo burnham

[@KevinBessey]

That’s my big secret. I am Bo

[@5t3ph3n3]

Don't panic. but more Panic! please!

[@KevinBessey]

Hahaha

[@SmashHistory]

Those backing strings sound an awful lot like Surrender by Cheap Trick, inb4 lawsuit, lol.

[@KevinBessey]

Lol that must be why I like them so much haha

[@GlynTaylor]

You made me like the song a bit, thanks man 😂. It's still my least favourite Panic song, but at least it's bearable now

[@KevinBessey]

Well, I’m glad I made it bearable for you lol

[@joshuafult84]

+Glyn Taylor " High Hopes " "Death of a bachelor" " Say amen" " Victorious " "hey ma look I made it" "Hallelujah" and " Emperors new clothes "are easily the worst songs from Panic!

[@conramey8777]

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