What Makes This Song Great? “Kiss From A Rose” SEAL

[@kristopherthomas7166]

This type of “What makes this song great” is my favorite. I don’t listen to Seal. I don’t like pop music until Rick Beato gives me a reason to. This is so good. I’ve heard this song a billion times and I never actually listened to it until Rick showed me something in it that I never heard before. This is why I love you Rick Beato. Tell me why Soundgarden is great. Tell me why Pink Floyd is great. I already know why they’re great. Tell me why Seal is great? My minds blown.

[@unboxedtravels]

A million times I agree 100% !

[@piprnic1]

No fucking way you got Seal!!! Holy hell! I love this song, I love his talent, I’m blown away that he is on this vid!!! Keep killing it Mr. Beato, I love what you do.

[@piprnic1]

Such a beautiful song

[@felipeveiga5807]

The best ones are the secret ones

[@deesira9226]

Came here to write exactly this.

[@stigmajosh]

Rick: "I'm going to call Seal and ask him." Me: "Ha ha, good one." Rick: Calls fucking Seal

[@stuartthorne4872]

And Seal fucking picks up. 🤯

[@believe07]

Rick knows everyone. It's ridiculous!

[@thanos9846]

Savage!!!

[@Incubus1012]

I mean If this isn’t true big dick energy, I don’t know what is. My man Rick is a legend!

[@najrenchelf2751]

Casual flex... 😅

[@pantone369c]

Rick: "I'm gonna call Seal and ask him." Me: 😳😮😲

[@di3486]

I almost fainted!!!

[@simebagtank]

Loved this! My jaw dropped.

[@mattpotter8725]

Is that what you call a drop the mic moment or what?!!!

[@HermosaDave]

Agree. Went from, "Yeah, sure you are" to WTH?!

[@draft13]

Flexin'

[@MichaelSchuerig]

I think Rick's secret mission is to shame contemporary songwriters into writing more interesting music.

[@sage9836]

I like contemporary music on the radio, and at the same time, there's not the adventurousness of the 70s the 90s. I like music that surprises me and that has to grow on me a while.

[@andrewgodly5739]

It probably wouldn't sell well. They make bland music because there's a demand for it. If there wasn't then bland music wouldn't be so high in the charts. What he's actually doing is shaming the one's who enjoy that kind of music and trying to get you to appreciate his kind of music

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

@@andrewgodly5739 the thing about music is that you never know. Even though it might seem as you say, you never know when an incredible musical genius comes along and changes the trends. That's the beauty of music.

[@artmarkham3205]

Secret?

[@cranmore2]

I hope it works.

[@mariamartinusz9699]

"I didn't know I couldn't do that." 🤣 Seal was born to think outside the box. Loving it.

[@kenb2145]

Rick: "The modal interchange between Gmaj and Gmin tonic is incredible" Seal: "Dude, I couldnt even play an instrument and did it in an afternoon."

[@JeffManseau]

When you've got it, you've got it.

[@fhqwhgads1670]

@@JeffManseau and apparently (judging from the phone call) Seal has perfect pitch, along with ALL the talent.

[@michaelsimmons5505]

😂

[@ThomasAtzinger]

Seal is a pretty good guitar player.

[@michael1]

It's kind of similar to a Picardy cadence

[@ronkuhlmeier6414]

Seal - what a humble soul. "I was just trying to figure out my new Tascam..."

[@katielowen]

Big if true 🥰

[@ryana9783]

This series is the best thing on KZbin. No question. Also, I want a shirt that says “I’m gonna call Seal and ask him”.

[@cheneyrobert]

🤔🤣😂🤣😂🤣me too.....we all need that shirt 😎👍🏻🥂

[@TheMusicRoomAU]

Or “let’s check it out”

[@TheMusicRoomAU]

Or “Killer Fill” 🤣

[@akustivirtanen6712]

Or ”Beatiful”

[@LukaszFrankowski]

I'm after a series "Better Call SEAL"

[@AnimeBullboy]

So what you're telling me is that Seal is a musical genius and created perfection in a couple of hours without trying hard.

[@Thatsaspicymeatball]

'..an afternoon's work' 😮

[@kaelim6532]

Lol It was more like an accident. Seal said on an interview that it was a work of blissful ignorance because he wrote it at a time when he didnt know any better. He said between the medieval melody and the R&B sound it shouldn't have worked, but it did.

[@AnimeBullboy]

@kaelim6532 I saw that discussion. He was just going by what he thought sounded good at a time when no one else would have done something like this. I think that says a lot about his ear and intuition.

[@pbentle1990]

@@AnimeBullboysounds like he had more trouble reading the manual. Read your instructions folks

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@kaelim6532 The best songs are written completely without theory.

[@james.randorff]

“I wonder how he came up with this idea… hang on, lemme go call Seal.” That is some exceptional credibility Rick has built up over these past several years on KZbin (not to mention prior to KZbin) to be able to pull that out of the back pocket. Very cool!

[@csblakeley]

Y'know, like you do. Just call Seal. Sure! Like you do...

[@bernhardjordan9200]

Rick was showing off He can

[@JeffHendricks]

Nobody flexes like Rick. I'm totally okay with it, though.

[@shintoCAVS]

A man named Arin Hanson tried to do that once but it went very differently...

[@PorcelainLeigh]

@@bernhardjordan9200 I was gonna get mad at this comment for a sec. But you are so correct.

[@OmarFW]

Seal is a grammy award winning artist and I still think he's underrated.

[@Abhijith_Menon]

Dude he was married to Heidi Klum..He has achieved everything in life 😄

[@yengsabio5315]

While those singing celebrities (i.e., NOT artists) are so overrated.

[@ed.z.]

Who underrated him? I think he’s simply not appreciated enough by people who think a drum loop and an angry rhyme connotes talent. The insult to any musician by the many auto tuned records is a disgrace. Humanity in music contains a rich beauty.

[@coldhardtruth333]

@@Abhijith_Menon that’s your interpretation of his life’s achievements? Are you like 13?

[@Abhijith_Menon]

@@coldhardtruth333 why are you arguing with a 13 yr old?..are you like 8?

[@bruresende]

So basically Seal made this master piece because no one told him he "couldn't" do this or that... This is freaking powerful... And I love this song even more now!

[@rick-says-hello-world]

Jon Anderson said something similar. He'd play some random set of notes on his guitar and Howe would tell him "that isn't a chord" and Anderson's reply was: "I seem to be playing it though."

[@jaysgood10]

I love your name.

[@MauricioMagaldi]

Not knowing it was impossible he went there and did it

[@wendylasker4867]

Exactly! Me too❣

[@shein360]

I remember when I was 6, middle of winter driving through neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights with my dad and grandma and this song came on the radio. And for some reason it became a core memory and I’ll always hold this song in my heart

[@ColumineMiette]

Mine is house hunting! Haha!

[@road_king_dude]

Batman Forever

[@darthlaurel]

That's really beautiful.

[@alanpayne7656]

Nice memory to have ❤

[@domniqueisleseer5101]

That's really beautiful 😊 beautiful memory attached to such a beautiful song.... ❤

[@dustincameron787]

"I'm going to call Seal!" Man, that would be amazing. *Actually calls Seal* This is amazing!!!

[@johncaccioppo1142]

Blew my mind!

[@vinnytube1001]

"What makes this song great?" A: When it's hard to finish the Beato video because you really want to just go listen to the song.

[@jessicagonzalez3669]

Same!

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I actually stopped about halfway and watched the clip from the show Community where the Dean forces Jeff to sing it with him at karaoke and they both end up having a great time.

[@Grantallica]

The pausing throughout the video is the musical equivalent of blue balls

[@kpbarker]

Paused and got a playlist ready for after the video!

[@jessicagonzalez3669]

@@Grantallica 😂😂😂

[@aaronshows]

Nobody ever analyzes Seal's music, and I've always thought this song was a compositional masterpiece. Kudos, Rick, for unpacking this!

[@GethinColes]

There's a lot of Trevor Horn in this too. He seems to be a very hands on producer, would be great to see his mark on songs. (Imagine two tribes without Trevor Horn!)

[@Mannyr-bu7qv]

Great song for headphones

[@oboogie2]

As was the song "Prayer for the Dying." The groove when that song drops in wi9th the bass and drums joining just drives!

[@BanBanChi]

The entire album is amazing. In my opinion it's the best album of the 90s

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Yup, I’m no musician and can’t sing either but Rick Beato has opened up a whole new dimension of art for me. I was in tears a few times as Rick went through the highlight and when Seal thanked him for focusing on his song. Wow!

[@SgtPotato]

THANK YOU!! I've been screaming for years, this is one of the greatest songs of our generation. The balls to just open a chorus belting out, "BABAAAAY!" And then everything else, obviously. Fuck, that's good.

[@Andrew_John_]

When he belts out Baby! it still gives me chills.

[@R4M1R0MC]

You interviewed him and didn't interrupt him, that's like a miracle this days

[@jamesbaksa]

Rick is cool!

[@melissahill537]

That’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed about Rick in every video he does with other people. He never interrupts. Even when it’s his guitar players or drummers, etc that are helping him in videos, he never ever interrupts. I love that about him (and could learn from him!)

[@blindknitter]

Which is one of the most impressive things about his interviews. He doesn't impose an opinion on the people he's speaking to. Amazing.

[@tangovictor9968]

Like a true musician, he wants to hear what they can offer and what they hear. Collaboration at it's finest.

[@studapeppahead5384]

*THIS WAS POP MUSIC* .....that hit hard.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Now you see the dumbing down!

[@TheLegendaryDoc]

Sad but true, this WAS pop music...

[@BrunoCezarFerreira]

Today BTS is considered good music by z generation… 🤮

[@theothertonydutch]

Seal kind of came out of nowhere though. Stop saying that pop isn't good anymore. Listen to Chai for example. Interesting and complex buildups in essentially punky songs like She Is Kitty or Boys Seco Men.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

@@theothertonydutch Not thesame at ALL. That you think Chai is melodic ... well...

[@keithjones7810]

It's a beautiful song. Timeless quality. It has a touch of English Folk music.

[@nataliaturner4845]

Yes! I kept thinking it sounds "fairytale" or "storybook" somehow :)

[@frenzybar7936]

I was like this should be the theme of a Medieval Fantasy movie, not Batman!

[@SandrinaN]

As a women, I have often tried to imagine what it feels like for a man to fall deeply in love, I think this song describes it without explaining it.

[@Jivanmuktaintraining]

I can attest. We're usually troglodytes but, under the spell of a good woman, we can channel our most sensitive poet.

[@danellis-jones1591]

I actually think men fall in love with women, when they fall, in a very different way. But it's like every cell in our body is spinning and falling in love. I've experienced it, and although I'm an atheist, it was like being touched by the divine.

[@LaurenLawDawg]

@@danellis-jones1591 that's GOD

[@danellis-jones1591]

@@LaurenLawDawg Nah, don't think so

[@frozzytango9927]

Love is a luxury spoiled children have.

[@DenisFalqueto]

Huge respect for Seal on his humility and openness with us all! A real artist, right there.

[@dylanlee32]

Seal isn't talked about enough in my opinion. Amazing voice, great songs!

[@lessthanpinochet]

Agreed. His first two albums are awesome.

[@cireravilob]

And Trevor Horn doesn’t get talked about nearly enough.

[@DuhQuanNigstix]

When Seal broke off from his musical partner (Trevor Horn) I think he lost some of the unique musical complexity of those early records. He's still a great artist; that as you say, doesn't get the props he deserves.

[@Projacked1]

Agreed!, also live he's freaking amazing.

[@HustonSingletary]

His live shows are amazing. Saw him last at Chastain Park. Great show.

[@epsensei]

I for one never realized JUST HOW COMPLEX this song really is!😮😮😮😮 I truly see why it got song of the year

[@danieldevereaux]

Ultimate Beato Flex: Let's just facetime the artist and ask them.

[@Alleycat2112]

Two ways you know you made it as an artist. 1) Rick Beato does an analysis of your song. 2) Weird Al does a parody of your song.

[@zulmarneto7759]

3) You are interviewed by Nardwuar

[@TheRealPumpkinLover]

Facts!!

[@genedow6942]

4) Dan Harmon works the song into an episode of ‘Community’.

[@DrejcD]

I laughed so hard on this! 😂😂😂

[@HaleysTusk]

Seal's message at the end, I know he has limited control over his songs and how 'copyright' is enforced, BUT most of us who have been on KZbin or even those artists who post their work on KZbin KNOW why there's not as many educators on this platform.... There aren't as many people like Rick on YT because of the upside down laws and greed of publishers who punish people for being fans of the music they publish, to the point they don't understand that such educators like Rick actually extend the life of a song through their love of the song, thus making more money for the publishers. Too bad there are too many idiots on that side of that equation....

[@Jenavee26]

Love this insight!

[@EduardoCruz-lk1xp]

Right on the money! fuck.

[@andrekunkel1520]

A very good point. Extreme short sightedness.

[@charliekowittmusic]

Really, what’s the logic here? Somebody is going to watch 30-minute lesson videos INSTEAD OF paying to hear the song?? That’s lunacy.

[@suehollar2578]

It took 9 people to write a Justin B song that is okay and 1person to write this amazing song.

[@TK-592]

He tapped into that undefined realm of music magic and came back with this gem.

[@statmagic]

It is seriously unbelievable that Rick is providing this level of music education at people's fingertips. You can learn more in one of Rick's videos than three years of study in the past.

[@rdhunkins]

I have no musical ability, I just love listening to it. I love getting this analysis from Rick. He explains WHY the music is so great, and that makes all the difference!

[@loganirvine3700]

Rick is the reason I picked up bass and guitar again after like 5 years of not having played. Not even his incredible wealth of knowledge, but, his passion for music. Seeing him get as excited as he does about things reinvigorated myself, and I'm sure thousands of others who follow him now. We don't deserve him lol

[@milknblues]

This song is such a masterpiece

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

All got to do with the oarsnios and ice baby! Whooo woo woo ooooooh so I'll have been trying to get the puff pastry!

[@MrMeanieAu]

top 100 for me

[@jonrogers1497]

I was a full blown metal metalhead when this came out, and I would listen to it on the radio every time I could. Masterpieces are masterpieces, regardless of genre.

[@jimnikas4302]

I love Rick's enthusiasm for this, I'm just as excited. This IS the stuff that is missing in today's music. It''s brilliant on every level, melody harmony, vocals, performance, composition, a perfect marriage of accessibility and complexity.. The crime is that we're being robbed of this sort of beauty and forced fed mindless crap instead.

[@jonrogers1497]

@@jimnikas4302 I thought that, them actually listened to Eilish, silk sonic and Olivia Rodrigo. I'm not as worried as I was.

[@gloriousgeri]

Some of the best things ever created came from “I didn’t really know people don’t normally do that,” creatives. 😂

[@THXx1138]

I had to leave art school precisely because of this. It can't be taught but it can be taught out of the artist.

[@moonscorch]

Reminds me of Bowie describing how he and Eno would take the manual for a new keyboard or studio toy and promptly toss it out and just learn how to make the quirks and farts they wanted it to.

[@Pizzastealingninja]

@@THXx1138 The idea is that you learn the rules like a "pro" would use (maybe to create commissioned art that they're getting paid for but isn't necessarily from the heart), so you know how to break them like an artist. But if you're already at that artist phase, more power to you!

[@lmigneault]

The origin of art

[@charliet.sanford2495]

“He didn’t know he couldn’t fly, so he did.” -Guy Clark

[@ObeyCamp]

God. This is obviously one of the greatest songs of the modern day, and even as someone who just adores this song, I honestly had no clue just how much was really going on in this song. Your expertise and your ability to parse the sounds and explain what we're hearing and why it's special is about as masterful as the song itself is. Even as someone who's heard this song probably thousands of times over the decades, your breakdown is still extremely eye-opening. This has given me a renewed appreciation for the engineering side of music.

[@MissKae_85]

Agreed. I’m in awe.

[@RafaelMoralesjr73]

I felt the same! Plus the different elements and vocals and harmonies, specially the different instruments that were into the song, I never in my entire life would have thought that there was a heart beat and those strings and the way they were meshed into to create this song. I’m totally wowed! If I loved the song now I love it even more

[@noahmay7708]

Helps having the tapes seperated like that. I wish that kind of thing was open to everyone.

[@andresilvasophisma]

"I'm just gonna call Seal and ask him a few questions." 😆 Let's just appreciate the fact that these are unprocessed real vocals. Incredible dynamics, emotion and perfectly in tune without auto tune. And even though Seal is the star of the song it's easy to check that the rest of the musicians are top notch.

[@barefootalien]

Well... I wouldn't say "perfectly in tune". It's fairly pitchy actually... but that's part of its charm, and makes it better!

[@faybrockhoff4187]

Without auto tune ?

[@andresilvasophisma]

@@faybrockhoff4187 auto tune didn't exist back then.

[@Muck006]

@@barefootalien Exactly ... "perfection" is BORING ... and sounds artificial AND dissonances can work in combination with other sounds that keep the harmony. In the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video Rick and Brian talked about the many tracks of vocals ... and mentioned that "perfectly synchronising them is making it sound FLAT".

[@AlexanderStemkowski]

@@barefootalien It actually addresses a very serious mixing problem in a dense mix- a male mellow voice can get lost easily if pitched perfectly, while these imperfections really help the vocals cut through the mix. Back in the day the opera singers of all sexes started to use vibrato for the same reason ;)

[@rickfewmore]

If this gets a Copyright strike. Rick: "THE ARTIST IS IN THE VIDEO!!"

[@sacriste]

The label slaves: We don't care about artists...

[@moi01887]

That doesn't matter... do a little searching and you can find (on YT) artists that have gotten blocks and copyright strikes on their own work!

[@aggelostzimagiorgis]

Seal is a very underappreciated artist

[@harryfloros8796]

Gheia sou re Angele. Thank you for avoiding the KZbin money word ‘underrated’. I’m off to actually pay to download his stuff. Never would have if Rick here hadn’t reminded me of this stuff.

[@nickgoogle4525]

What? Nonsense... why did he sell millions of his songs?

[@artemis9397]

I totally agree with you !!! Don't hear anyone !! You are the best!!!

[@UmVtCg]

By you millennial ass maybe, take a trip back to the 90's. He was very much appreciated. Nowday's every older song has a over-sentimental "unapreciated" comment stuck to it. Like an old piece of gum to a shoe. Fuck off, it's getting lamer than claiming first on a ytube video.

[@allisonreimers9411]

This is one of those songs that, if you listen with some good headphones on, you can drown in the richness and the depth of it. Love these breakdowns because they show how all the pieces had to come together to make a great song

[@federicovicente8116]

Rick: "I'm gonna call Seal and ask him." WHY NOT?

[@alandmoore4306]

pfftt... big deal, I do that all the time. Just last week I was unsure about the second verse of "Crazy" so I dialed him up. I now know the *real* lyrics are: "Who is this? I don't know you. How did you even get my number? Please stop calling me or I will have to inform the police." I know it doesn't sound like that on the album, but I have it from the man himself, those ARE the lyrics.

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

He was so casual about it lol

[@alexmetista]

Thank you Rick for breaking it down. I have always loved that song. It literally brought me to tears.

[@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844]

@@alandmoore4306 that was hilarious! Good job

[@brianbrill]

"It felt like the right thing to do," is the most artistic statement ever.

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Yup, Seal tuning into himself as an instrument with a heart and a brain. Classic artist in action!

[@Gotblade]

The difference between art and science. ❤

[@Powermad-bu4em]

That is what is missing from so much music today. Straying from formula and just doing what feels right.

[@alanparsonsfan]

Which is almost exactly what Paul Atreides said about putting on the stillsuit correctly in Dune....

[@1111MJR]

Rick: ‘This is my favourite part of the song!’ 8 minutes later ‘No, THIS is my favourite part of the song!’...10 minutes after that, ‘No, hold on, wait this is my favourite part of the song!’ Brilliant stuff, Rick and kudos to Seal for being such an excellent, generous and hugely talented bloke.

[@jamesbaksa]

He is cool that way. You can't fake passion.

[@jeffstevens4262]

In his whole life, I don't believe Seal ever wrote anything like this. It's almost as if it was given directly to him by the angels and golly gee what an incredible voice...!

[@pauldwalker]

it was definitely inspired

[@pauloanhaia]

Man... From time to time I've lost my faith in music. It was a time like this in the early 90's, I couldn't listen to new music, nothing give me goosebumps like the old songs. I was starting a career as a producer and sound engineer in studio. Then one day at the local tv news (I'm from Brasil) they said it was the debut of a song that will be in the next Batman movie, and they rolled a clip of scenes from the movie with Kiss From a Rose... Man... I can't describe what I felt, it was like some religious experience. I've listened to the whole song as nothing else was hapenning around me, it was magic. The next day I went a little early to the studio, just to shop for Seal's new cd. I've listened to that song for the first time in a acoustic treated room with a pair o nice monitors. I would do that again and again over the years. Here I am today, more than 25 years later, a 50 year old man, an well succeded professional (four times latin Grammy award winner) with my eyes filled with tears listening to that song again and feelling what Rick feels with every detail of this incredible song. Thank you Seal, what a masterpiece. Thank you Rick, for the good job you're doing for the music world. Love you guys!

[@HT-io1eg]

Sir, beautiful, interesting and moving comment. Reading this, if it were possible, made this video even more enjoyable. Thank you

[@Agamenon1170]

Paulinho gênio!! Qm mais poderia encontrar aqui no canal do Rick Beato se não um dos nossos genios da produção brasileira... o trampo do Rick é uma jóia preciosa para nós musicos não é mesmo!?!? De certa forma o teu trampo tbm é pra qm acompanha, aprendi muita coisa com seu canal no youtube na questão de produção... Paulo vc podia desenvolver um quadro desses pra gente no BRasil, que tal? Sem duvidas nao seria facil, mas seria lindo! Forte abraço longa vida a boa musica!

[@roddweber5716]

Beautiful commentary… just like the song! TY

[@alvarogheller1849]

Grande paulo !

[@cascharle]

The whole soundtrack is epic. Seal. Method Man. Sunny Day Real Estate, U2, Brandy... And others. But, I can still just listen to that whole CD straight through!

[@jessepinkeye2339]

I love how medieval-sounding this song is. Very catchy.

[@shifumatsugae6395]

Everything seemed medievally inspired from the 90s to 05, the music, the movies like Troy, LOTR,gladiator , and then games like age of empire ahhh good times

[@kjphoto]

Isolated vocals in the bridge = actual tears. Incredibly moving.

[@TheArchitect097]

"I'm gonna call seal and ask him". Just an all time flex.

[@yrmthr]

Trevor Horn is a God level producer. That first Seal album is PERFECT

[@chuckthebull]

agreed and yeah Rick should feature him.

[@shushannahlawson729]

AMEN!! My no. 1 album of all time.

[@ianp9086]

Oh yes the first album - Crazy, Killer and Whirlpool - just fantastic and production that is so exciting!

[@RyanStone143]

Deep Water and Crazy are my faves, but the whole album is amazing!

[@heu245]

Took me a while to find this comment. Trevor’s work here is as brilliant as Seal’s creative Tascam noodling.

[@jamesgoddard2321]

Does anyone else get the sense that this channel is hitting a turning point? I have a feeling we might start seeing more artists appear both for the exposure as well as the service that Rick is providing extolling the virtues of their music. Hopefully less senseless blocking too. Congrats Rick. Your passion is paying off (at least I hope so).

[@JasCeeGee]

Artists’ comments on the analyses would be great.

[@paulbaldwin5037]

Indeed. Joy explained.

[@TK-fk4po]

They are realizing he is super knowledgeable and promoting them in the best way possible. He just friggin’ loves the song!

[@RSpracticalshooting]

@@TK-fk4po yeah I mean the name of the series is literally "what makes this song great" so I don't see hiw any artist could be against him.

[@DanBarracuda]

Yup I do. These videos are phenomenal. He deserves it, having been so consistent for over 4-5 years with excellent quality

[@alanbaum3228]

The Beato flex! Pulls Seal up on the phone for a couple minutes, then back to business. Boss move. Next episode : "My Seal video was blocked"

[@RickBeato]

Haha!!

[@donh5794]

Enjoy it while you can!

[@elwoodgibson6598]

I love baroque,and Renaissance music and this song resonates to me. When I first heard Seal singing it, I became very emotional. The beauty of this song was incredible. I have to say I shed a tear, listening to it. I'm not a professional pianist but I went to my keyboard to pick out the song by ear. Now I can play it. I never tire of this song. Thank you Seal for having such a beautiful song in mind. And congratulations on your Grammy award.

[@kbrown3787]

Seal just slayed us all saying “yeah I wrote that in about 2 hours”.

[@chrismascaro3263]

It is so hard to figure out which is more awesome: this song by Seal, Seal's sublime vocal talent, or Rick's passion for helping us understand why we have always loved this song, but just could not explain it!

[@tocu9808]

Everything has a reason, so to speak. The explanation is as great as the music.

[@casper2047]

or Seal's humility!

[@manictiger]

I feel so isolated learning all this technical stuff. I know two people who are interested in this kind of stuff, and one of them has politics that potentially make him an enemy in the future, so I keep distance. I hate politicians. I hate this divide and conquer stuff. I hate musical illiteracy. I hate illiteracy in general. I guess at least I love music.

[@casper2047]

@@manictiger don't let yourself be steered by others you don't have to be alone just because you don't like the same stuff as others do really friendship can only happen if both sides are their authentic selves

[@manictiger]

@@casper2047 It just sucks that I can't really share the full beauty of music, because no one really cares. I could probably play Wonderwall on piano and 99.8% of the population would applaud it. But, if I play something more technical that I made, that isn't recognizable, no one cares. It's just background noise to them.

[@Fuzcapp]

I love when song writers say, "I was too ignorant to know I wasn't supposed to do that." And they've come up with something brilliant.

[@TheDigitalCreative]

Absolutely! This is testament to blissful naivety that actually changes things. Like James Cameron saying how he and the team were too naïve to realise that making The Terminator was an impossible dream and they made something brilliant and changed the movie industry.

[@udsmall7306]

that's how I taught myself to play bass, guitar and drums lol!

[@joshua.merrill]

@@udsmall7306 I’m in the same boat! All of my friends stopped playing their instruments, so I had to pick up different instruments to continue recording. Learning drums, now. Definitely a challenge.

[@udsmall7306]

@@joshua.merrill it's all about the nuances of hi-hat control... that's the hardest part lol. Play along to lots of Bonham and Peart! 💪🎼👍

[@vincenzocalia6552]

Indeed. It happened to me too, this jazz guy friend of mine told me there was a wrong note on the melody, but when he corrected it he killed the song. Years later I got to know that that is called "Appoggiatura italiana". That "wrong" note is what creates the tension which once it gets released makes the song emotional impact explode. That technique is the basis of Adele's productions (that's how I got to know it). Without you kill her work.

[@snidelywhiplash8923]

I believe this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. The guided tour Rick provides (with the individual tracks, what a gift to have) shows how much these creative works rely on being a team effort. Every role, whether in arranging, or writing, or performing, contributes to the end result. The right people at the right time with the right effort and the right material produce magic. Congrats and everyone's gratitude go to Seal, without whom there would be no song. It was said early on that he disliked performing this song, thinking it wasn't very good. I think he's grown to appreciate its importance to the general public as well as to he himself as a creative artist. For whom this song opened doors.

[@CyberEditing]

Heard this in 1994 & knew it was great. Now, in 2021 Rick Beato shows us why.

[@MsZoedog66]

I was into alternative music at the time, grunge and all that. Me and my friends were so very good at hating on stuff. I still remember telling a friend I liked it and she well ripped into me, suggesting I was a watered-down nancy girl. Now I would probably stand up for myself and tell her to get knotted, but at the time I was SO obsessed with appearing cool and uber punk LoL.

[@nicolascorre6830]

I was 7 yo in 1994, I adored this music. The fact it was used as the soundtrack of Batman Forever did play a thing on a really young me, but that I could play it on repeat without bothering the whole house was just because it was actually great. I remember calling out my family when we were hearing it in the mall or on the radio "Listen, it's Batman's song!". Still have the two tracks recording. It was a nice time. That's it for my memoirs for tonight.

[@jovetj]

@@MsZoedog66 This exemplifies why herd mentality is bad. _Be yourself, not what you think others want you to be. Don't suppress-express!_ 'Coz that's what Seal did.

[@MsZoedog66]

@@jovetj It both a relief that we can still do that - on a smaller, personal scale, and a privilege to receive the gifts of creative, imaginative people breaking out.

[@sebastianbamann6570]

Same

[@paulodiazthorpe438]

Rick:"this is my favorite part" Keeps going Rick:"this is my favorite part Keeps going Rick:"this is my favorite part Fantastic!!!

[@sorenholm83]

The fact that Seal claims that this song "just kind of happened" in the space of two-three hours in an afternoon, and that it draws on so many patterns from classical music just speaks volumes of his musical intellect. What a song and what a musician! I mean just listen to 12.40-12.47. Amazing!!

[@lionfromjam7282]

12:40 to 12:47

[@MercyAlwyz23]

Most great artists are like that. They will go somewhere, get inspired and BOOM, a great work of art is created for the ages!

[@BrianAndersonTT]

We definitely also have to thank his producer, Trevor Horn, seeing that Seal initially discarded his idea until Trevor saw its potential.

[@footballfan5048]

And he said he didn't play any instruments at that time. That's like insane.

[@chrisjohns9631]

I literally read this just as he was saying it. It took me a second to realise what was going on!

[@BillBurnette]

I can never listen to this song just once. I always hit repeat, sometimes twice. It is absolutely magical!

[@bonecanoe86]

One of my favorite things about watching this series is it helps me see songs I already know in a new light and appreciate them more.

[@kerrywsmyth]

“Now let’s isolate the vocals to hear the harmony” Damn it Rick I just dried up my eyes!!

[@johnohrstrom5112]

Not gonna lie, at this point I bet people will start reaching out to Rick to get some fresh juice on their catalogs. You're the best man. A true innovator, you've perfected something truly new and have created a whole genre of media.

[@cheneyrobert]

Agreed Rick is the best 👏👏👏👏

[@tristantristan4733]

Well they’d be mad not to. The music industry has never been good at seeing beyond what’s right in front of them. Hopefully channels like Rick’s can help bring about some change.

[@fhidalgo]

Now I understand why I like so much this song. The Seal voice plus all the orchestration and additional layers with all those details make this song perfect.

[@MoviesMusicAJ]

Rick: “Kiss from a Rose” is off Seal’s second record, Seal II. Me, a ‘90s kid: Excuse me, don’t you mean the BATMAN FOREVER soundtrack?

[@aglees2b]

A look at the U2 track would also be good. That was a banger

[@leehackett1614]

Jack Black: The most sensitive of all the Batman films

[@jamiegolden7093]

I always felt that putting this song in Batman cheapened the song. But so great that Seal got the recognition he deserved.

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

Kids... the people who think of Zeppelin's Rock and Roll as the Cadillac Song.

[@ExNihiloComesNothing]

Ton of great stuff on that soundtrack. Massive Attack Flaming lips

[@conorgilles81]

Me: "Man, I hope this video doesn't get taken down." Rick: "How did Seal think of that? I'm going to call and ask him." Me: "Oh. I guess it's probably not going to get taken down."

[@zushambano]

I hope Seal's label guys read this comment.

[@jametowne]

That AND it's pitch shifted. Let's see them even TRY to mess with this

[@Matt-zt7rd]

From my understanding, it's the copyright holders that get things taken down and this is often NOT the musicians themselves, who may be quite happy for the song to be appreciated, but they don't get a say because they sold the rights.

[@nesagljivic]

I guess that this video got Seal's seal of approval .

[@nestortomaselli6372]

How do you combine classical, medieval, orchestra, and even blues and pull it off THIS MASTERFULLY?? I mean like, HOW? Not to mention Seal sounds like a fucking angel. I don't even dare call this pop. It doesn't even compare to the sludge that is contemporary pop. It's like its own thing. Geez, Rick wasn't lying. My mind is fucking BLOWN.

[@Obiwannabe]

Ask Trevor horn

[@ispeakmucho]

Is this your first time hearing the song?

[@kelvincabrera7960]

I think this song is great because of how generous it is. Incredible melodies, harmonies, instruments, dynamics. While not every song needs to be this rich, in fact other songs can be overproduced, it's how much the artist is in service of the song and to the souls it would touch that counts.

[@tonycowin]

That's the genius of Trevor Horn. The only producer I know who can make rich bombast sound subtle and sparse.

[@andrewwebb3431]

Rick's enthusiasm for music is so infectious! My initial thoughts were "oh cool, it's that nice song from Batman" and half way through the video I'm slowly being convinced that it's one of the greatest songs ever recorded. This happens every time he uploads a video.

[@AlerieHightower]

I hear you! I've always recognized the beauty and greatness of this song, but Rick made me listen to "Roseanna" by Toto with completely new ears. He's amazing.

[@kevinr.3542]

The radio drove this song into the ground and made it hard to see how great it was after hearing it so many times. It became the biggest radio song of the year and never went away

[@marla591]

So true! Everytime!

[@2pi628]

He brings out the nuances in music. You hear things that youv've never heard before. And that creates appreciation for the song, the musicians, and engineers.. And I think this is why Rick does it and why we listen.

[@jeffs6809]

I was listening to this WMTSG while driving. Ten minutes in, I pulled over and re-started the video so I could watch Rick. Lesson learned: don’t Beato and drive...

[@RickBeato]

Haha!

[@patronus1776]

I started the video during a work break but will have to come back to it later and give it my full attention.

[@vinnytube1001]

Little Feat: Those Feat'll Steer You Wrong Some Times. I can't quite put my finger on what makes *that* song great.

[@markjohns3455]

Yep, you can eat to the Beat(o) But not drive!

[@kruk_7279]

I need to check if there's a bardcore version of this song.

[@MackAxyzz]

"Kiss from a Rose" was written in 1987, several years prior to the release of Seal's eponymous debut album from 1991. After writing the song, Seal felt "embarrassed by it" and "threw the tape in the corner". Seal did not present it to producer Trevor Horn until the recording sessions for Seal II. In 2015, Seal said of the song: "To be honest, I was never really that proud of it, though I like what Trevor did with the recording. He turned that tape from my corner into another 8 million record sales and my name became a household name".

[@keg3212]

@@coldacre You clearly don't know what you're talking about.

[@craigjones9372]

I see you like copying the work of others without attribution. This should be quoted and its source cited.

[@kchappelle]

@@craigjones9372 He was quoting Seal dunce.

[@craigjones9372]

@@kchappelle No, he was not quoting, he was copying without attribution. I am aware someone else wrote it, otherwise I could not have commented.

[@Winsome-n4i]

@LisaEmBee215You said it! That there…… Few will understand. Thank you. The song that was thrown away made him a household name. 1 Corinthians 1:27 says that God choose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. HE proved HIS point with Seal’s song. Not even Seal can explain its magnitude because it’s beyond him. God used him because he was available. Good on you, SEAL!❤ I believe that SEAL actually knows what it’s about but isn’t ready or prepared as yet to say. But he will. He has to….

[@hakunakahuna]

As a musician - YES, I love covering this song for all the reasons Rick mentioned. It is an underrated masterpiece. I love this song so much that I even sent it on my wife's voicemail years ago, long before she became my wife. Needless to say... 😄💖 And my interpretation of the title line is "Kiss from a rose on the grave." That's because I envision the singer is mourning the loss of his love and placing a rose on her grave. That's the beauty of art. It is whatever you make of it.

[@pigalle1]

Met him in 2000 while I was managing the Man Of The Year awards at Radio City Music Hall. Actually stood in the wings as he sang this. There is not a moment that will ever compare. This song brings me to tears, always.

[@greg1mcintosh844]

I'm cleaning house listening to this song breakdown of it seriously making me cry so beautiful. There arent many songs that have had that affect on me

[@julier.1902]

Well I'm jealous. :)

[@quasiguy]

My wife and I saw Seal in concert some years back. Before he performed "Kiss From a Rose", he told us in no uncertain terms how bloody sick he is of this song. It was funny and surprising to hear such a candid confession. He basically said, "I'm so tired of this song, but I know how much you all love it and expect me to play it, so here goes." And he figuratively held his nose and performed the crap out of it. Way to keep it real, Seal!

[@turricanedtc3764]

He's always had enough faith in his audience that he can be completely honest with them. I remember seeing him at the London Hammersmith Apollo in 1995 (IIRC) - for better or worse, all-seater - and I think he said something along the lines of "Sorry you've all come to a party just to have to sit down"...

[@vickyburton2434]

Just like Robert Plant was sick of “Stairway to Heaven”.

[@sieteocho]

I remember hearing this when it came out. I really liked the first album, and considered this a step down from the first album. Unfortunately, I haven't changed my mind about that, but "Kiss From a Rose" is pretty OK I guess. Made popular by a crap Batman film.

[@quasiguy]

@UCyeMJPAYG151x66fiT4SWTg Why are you talking to me like this? I don’t know you. You don’t know me. Why would you think I’d make up a story like this? I was at the concert. It was March 31, 2009, at the Orpheum in Minneapolis. He said exactly what I stated. I have no reason to lie about this. (The person who I’m replying to, who suggested I had fabricated my story about Seal, has since deleted their unfounded and inaccurate attack.)

[@vickyburton2434]

@@quasiguy I am sorry some people have to be ugly.

[@t.seank.529]

If you’re interested, the drummer that Rick is just loving on this tune is Ian Thomas, probably the most famous British studio drummer of his era. As Rick said, the pros….

[@johnsausage]

That tom sound made me believe it was sampled/replaced drum for a second.. just unbelievably clean and full!

[@hotglassbottles]

Is that the same one playing with Mark Knopfler these days?

[@t.seank.529]

@@hotglassbottles yup!

[@thechiohi]

An afternoon’s experimentation produced one of the most beautiful songs of all time 🥰 the best things come out of playing around!

[@ralelunar]

Holy smokes! Rick just casually calling Seal in the middle of a video, what a boss

[@RMoore-zt7zs]

Yeppers, Rick in full blown boss mode...

[@UmVtCg]

Is it? Or is it called great editing.

[@ralelunar]

@@UmVtCg The call was obviously premeditated, but still a pleasant surprise

[@silverliningsfilmandmedia]

My God, Seal’s isolated vocals sound like a work of art all by themselves-just beautiful. I rocked the heck out of this album when it came out and I still listen to it today. Great choice.

[@christianwouters6764]

True. The song would be much stronger even without that obtrusive pseudo orchestral accompaniment which adds nothing of interest. It's all in the vocals.

[@nicpatean5946]

"Oh my God, that is just ridiculous singing..."

[@paavobergmann4920]

he even speaks in tune on the phone. that really floored me.

[@bkdexter79]

I simply loved this song and bought the CD back when it came out. His music is just plain beautiful!

[@alexmunroe5063]

3 words... See him LIVE!

[@catherineg.9470]

I remain convinced that this is one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the 90s!

[@neilgrundy]

Probably the entire century, and my musical knowledge goes back to the 1920s

[@MKDumas1981]

You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain! I mean, you remain not wrong.

[@Sheyvanrocks]

"I remain convinced that this is one of the most beautiful songs" Fixed it for you. :)

[@call_me_stan5887]

it truly is

[@Lupoexperience]

Now I understand why it's so important to support this channel. Other creators may have produced a similar song breakdown video, but Rick got the stems, the access to Seal, and actually takes us through each verse, bridge, chorus, etc., isolates each track and gets to the bottom of what makes the song great. So, maybe now I'll consider the "Beato Bundle."

[@mikegc36]

I'm a musician, vocalist, and sound engineer in my own right, engaged in rock and rap projects, but my love for music expands beyond genre limits. I have a list of songs I sing just for myself, for the pleasure of it, and Kiss From A Rose is among my favorite go-to songs for that. There is no telling how many times I've listened to and sung along to it. It is a brilliant masterpiece by a great and humble man with immense creativity and a love for music. So I'm in no way surprised by Rick picking it and analyzing it with such an appreciation of the song, the artist's work, and production. But him so casually calling the man himself just to clarify some details just blew my mind. Rick, thank you, both you and Seal are amazing human beings, and he's totally right about you and your impact across generations of music fans - there are literally no words that could help me fully express the amount of respect I have for you and your work. From Russia with love.

[@whip555]

This song is STILL a small timeless, pocket of joy and melancholy.

[@lohill765]

a true masterpiece.

[@Toast_the_Toaster617]

I couldn't have put it better myself.

[@pdofak]

Hence - "This song is great!" :)

[@MarkRichardsonDigital]

Rick's favorite pause is the place where they have that funny mouth agape shot of Val Kilmer as Batman in the music video.

[@stuartkelly3106]

Oh yes

[@pandacrew1975]

Didn’t expect to spend half an hour grinning like a loon at just how amazing this song is. Even my six year old daughter was captivated and inspired. Great video Rick, and kudos to Seal for joining in. It’s lovely to see someone who ‘gets’ what you’re doing on this channel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dfcrone]

Sent to my daughter as well. It frustrates me to no end how anyone can listen to today's drivel.

[@westxlcr]

The strings from 18:12 to 18:32 are terrifyingly incredible! Seal doesn’t get enough flowers for this song.

[@lajuanwoodland7540]

I agree

[@InBonesWeTrust]

Rick I have a brain hearing condition that makes it impossible for me to pick out all the intricacies of music which means I might hear vocals but miss instrumentals or I would get the lyrics wrong. These videos have opened a whole new world of music to my ears. TY so much.

[@choocie]

That’s awesome.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I too have trouble discerning various parts and instruments within songs. I love how Rick separates them to be better recognized and later enjoyed within the song as a whole.

[@timthetoolpool]

Musicians like Rick are getting more and more rare to find outside of classical or jazz musicians. I believe we are at the cusp of a great era in music though. Tough times breed beautiful art. I am classically trained, but Rick helps me to understand pop music better than anybody.

[@Metalfreak327]

I don't think it is a brain condition. I was literally taught by someone at a young age to do 'active' listen instead of passive listening and learn to isolate instruments in a track. If you re able to isolate them in your mind, your mind magically teaches you to have a high resolution understanding of how the instruments harmonize together in a track.

[@Fuzcapp]

I reckon this would make Rick's year!

[@fcdphilly]

This might be my favorite WMTSG. Rick's commentary is spot-on, his enthusiasm is turned up to 11, and the song itself is - no surprise - great. But what really made my day was my dog's reaction. He's a 16 year-old kinda hard of hearing ShihTzu. Normally, he'll sleep in front of the TV when my wife and I are watching. When this episode was playing, he sat up and watched practically all of it, occasionally turning to look at us on the couch. I know I'm projecting here, but ... it's like he was saying "mom, dad - who's making that beautiful sound and more importantly, who is that happy man playing the piano and air drums?" So, Rick educated us and got the dog involved, too. Good work, Rick!

[@matthewjacobthefifth]

even animals love this song.

[@roddweber5716]

I completely agree! I loved this episode so much I shared it with my friends and family. TY

[@070707SAM]

Wow! ❤

[@LosantoBeats]

As a music producer myself, am I the only one in tears over how beautiful this song is? 😭

[@natekeeley1706]

Nope! It's an amazing song!

[@Lanxe]

Truly a phenomenon. It was then and it still is now.

[@paper337]

no, I'm crying too. this song does something to you

[@MaryOKC]

I choke up every time I hear it.

[@razeezar]

This song reminds be of Batman Forever (was on the soundtrack). Mediocre film, great song. Good memories. :-)

[@GaryBradleymusic]

It's a beautiful song., arranged and sung impeccably well. Ed Sheeran hasn't written anything as good as this. Why Seal isn't a huge artist is beyond me. Who today writes this type of complex, sophisticated music? It's still as captivating today as it was when it was released. Pure class.

[@kondziu1992]

He just didn't have hits... He had great songs but sometimes it's not enough!

[@romans6788]

John Mayer. Not even joking.

[@mayasanders1046]

Patrick Droney, Conrad Sewell, Tom Odell are a few that come to mind. I listen to them all the time. Their music has meaning and beauty.

[@domniqueisleseer5101]

Agreed

[@ispeakmucho]

Seal was extremely huge when this song dropped. For years.

[@jasont79]

Also, can we talk about how Seal hasn’t aged a DAY in almost 30 years?

[@RaymondHng]

Black don't crack

[@dstarling61]

We won’t truly know unless he take his shirt off😛

[@lgd6619]

He looks almost exactly as I remember him when I was a young lad in the 90s, He seems a fairly chilled guy maybe learning to be chill keeps the years off

[@bradleybrown8399]

Why are you asking?

[@Astro-ck6mh]

This is the proof that you can compose great music based on feelings, without thinking about music theory all the time!

[@ash_3337]

Yup. Let's face it genius comes from within. And all it takes is a couple experts to pull it together but Seal clearly came up with the main parts of the song and all the baroque staccato and major and minor dramatic changes. So a singer should never feel naked without an Instrument

[@WhizMitchell]

Yes! Seal primarily goes by "feel"...this is natural a thing for him...not totally planned out or anything.

[@josephayoub6445]

Being an untrained musician seal was able to write this song because he didn't know he couldn't. That's the beauty of having no restrictions or constraints. It's all about feeling.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@josephayoub6445 Seal is not boxed, so to speak.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@josephayoub6445 Reacting to your last sentence, I think it's all about sense & sensibility, hence, the feel/feeling. As a listener who is not trained in music, if it pleased my senses, it's a good music. I extend the same to other art forms. If it did not please my senses, well, obviously...

[@realbser1956]

“This is what pop music used to be”. That’s all you need to know about what qualifies as pop music in 2021. Great video Rick.

[@ScutMonkey]

@@JG-nx3jg - Agreed. I love Rick, but that comment was selective memory.

[@realbser1956]

@@JG-nx3jg I believe Rick is not talking about other songs from 93-94. I think his comment is specifically in reference to current pop music. That’s what it sounds like to me at about the 23:00 mark.

[@currencylad7125]

Great comment, but I think you mispoke. What you meant was: "That's all you need to know about what passes for pop music in 2021."

[@realbser1956]

@@currencylad7125 I stand corrected. 😃

[@raulbric]

In Europe we were introduced to Seal by his collaboration with the electronic artist Adamski and ther single "Killer" in 1990. Already then one could tell he was a very special artist.

[@terryzacharias7683]

My GOD...anyone else get GOOSEBUMPS when hearing the isolated instruments (that I never knew existed)!?!?

[@MotherboardStandoff]

I got to know this song as a kid because of the "Batman Forever" movie. As an 8 year old, this song just blew my mind!

[@T25de]

Yes lol

[@lomarsweed6604]

Yep but "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me" by U2 was the best cut on the soundtrack imo.

[@bonozevolik]

So did I! Also the U2 track, the one that made me fall in love with their music when I was 9.

[@ralelunar]

The 90s was an amazing decade for "blockbuster ballads featured on movie soundtracks". Seal, Aerosmith, Celine Dion, etc

[@gravynog]

Same here

[@buddyryeSE]

This is probably my favorite “What makes this song great?”… very enjoyable, got chills, and just really enjoyed Seal’s humility.

[@tjones2260]

He has always been a modest man.

[@mikeevers9079]

I'm definitely with you on this one.

[@dicktwitchy]

Completely agree

[@julieflake1817]

Yes especially with Seal’s comments. And Rick’s total enjoyment!!

[@lee-oh1vy]

His warm voice also makes it so enjoyable

[@vedrisca]

The vocal jumps remind me of how one might play a guitar or woodwind instrument, strumming the string and then lifting your finger to immediately transition from a high note to a lower note. Being able to transition between those notes with that speed and smoothness definitely highlights Seal's vocal talent.

[@siriusfeline]

Rick, you hit it out of the park with this one. My wife and I were, literally, crying during parts of it. It's a beautiful, rich song and it's so easy to miss some of that richness when only listening casually. The Seal - Trevor Horn dynamic was truly a match made in heaven and it shows up in all of Seal's work but especially in this song. Your technical genius combined with your child like enthusiasm and innocence, the sign of a true master, is a gift and pure pleasure to watch. Carry on!

[@EricFraire]

@siriusfeline ❤️❤️❤️ My eyes kept welling up too! 🥲 And now I want to watch this with my wife and son who know how much this song means to me. ❤️

[@richardfairlamb9728]

Yeah, Seal and Trevor are a match made in heaven.

[@coloraturaElise]

I remember the first time I heard this song, I was completely blown away, because I couldn't believe a pop song could be so complex. I'm a classical and jazz musician and singer, and don't think much of pop, but THIS SONG!! How was it possible? So now, Rick, you're breaking it all down, the magic behind it, and to ask Seal....awesome! This is some of the greatest content on KZbin!

[@caroljoy839]

His "ask" of Seal was the cherry on the top of his song exploration.

[@HarryLoveTV]

Literally how?! Same question I ask every time I hear it. Sidenote, amazing to see fellow Curran out there 💪

[@jasonporter5747]

One genius calls another genius, and I get to listen in. "I couldn't play an instrument..." "an experiment to try and figure out how to work this machine... an afternoon's work..." As I listen, I continue to be amazed at the indescribable levels of genius here. I note that Seal did read the manual, although he probably didn't need to.

[@paulmadreddog282]

There's a whole documentary going begging about the birth of this epic...

[@atomiccritter6492]

Calling these 2 people geniuses...jeez

[@SyntheticFuture]

Obviously that first draft that was done in an afternoon was not "the song" we hear now. It would be interesting to hear that draft though. Probably vocals + rough keys and maybe percussion or something? This flashed out song def. took em a good bit longer :)

[@linamalina9119]

I always knew I liked the song but now I understand it's acrually a masterpiece

[@patricklopez1799]

Man Rick is just enjoying himself so much. The enthusiasm is so frickin' genuine.

[@patricklopez1799]

Also good lord, this song is really something else. it's almost indulgent.

[@gilbertomorales4402]

The saddest thing about this video is remembering how amazing music in general used to be in the 90's. It didn't matter the genre: rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, dance, to even easy listening, smooth jazz, opera, you name it.The 2000's really began the decline of music - especially pop music. Just compare "Kiss from a Rose" to any other song from recent years. It's depressing.

[@scottmcgregor562]

Pete said it all. "Written by one person. Seal." Pop music from the 60s through the 90s was amazing and magical most of the time written by one or two people. (Occasionally the whole band when the chemistry was right. Many times from jamming. Remember jamming??)

[@gilbertomorales4402]

@@daverowe4566 I know pop music and rock was great in previous decades as well. It’s just that the 90’s were the beginning of the end of good music.

[@caros.6072]

Wow this again? Weren't there industry plants before the 2000's? To me, someone saying that music since the 2000's has declined only shows how little that someone actually goes out of their way to find good music. Because I have found it, and there is SO MUCH of it. Just not in the Charts.

[@gilbertomorales4402]

@@caros.6072 There’re PLENTY of bands and artists post 1999 that I love and get me pumped. The problem is precisely that: popular music, i.e.: things played on the radio, etc. were amazing. Now they’re not. What’s given out to the masses to listen to is utter trash. You have to work so hard to find good music nowadays. It shouldn’t be that way. Where’s the talent?

[@scottmcgregor562]

@@caros.6072 Name anything from 2010 and on with live musicians in the top 40 that has this sophistication. I am not saying music on this level does not exist. It doesn't on any top 40 format.

[@brentcrude8565]

Man, I haven't even recovered yet from "Comfortably Numb" and then you hit me with probably the most incredible 3/4 modern pop composition in existence. But hey, don't slow down on my account, Rick. Just keep giving us the goods. (I'll manage...somehow.) EDIT: Holy crap...you just went ahead and _actually_ called Seal.

[@Dude-iv1qq]

His performance of hey joe was amazing

[@alanparsonsfan]

The pro's in the music world have clearly realized how good, how truly gifted and passionate Rick Beato actually is. This video was a true gift. 30 minutes of heavenly sound.

[@SussexSandra]

I was in my late teens or early 20s when i first heard this song and i instantly loved it. But I was mocked by friends for loving something that wasn’t traditional to what I “should” be listing to i.e soul or reggae. But this song gave me all the feels. It brought me into another realm. I could imagine harpsichords being played or people dancing to this in a Tudor court or something. It’s just a beautiful and historical piece with real instruments and choral elements. It’s still in itunes playlist & i’m in my 50s now.