"When The Time Is Right" by Dirty Loops, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer

[@andreas1987]

My music students: “what genre is this?” Me: “Yes”.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Hey all, Dirty Loops dropped their whole new album on Bandcamp yesterday, and it’s MINDBLOWING!!!

[@Bimbo_MN]

I heard it! SOUNDS AMAZING!

[@milesdust3465]

Dirty Loops are amazing! And so is Sergej Rachmanninov. 😀

[@Mr_Mijagi]

Rachmaninov meets Thomas Newman meets full-throttle Swedish Pop-Funk-Fusion Genius. Man!

[@StrateleStudios]

Nice description! 😃👏👏👏🫶

[@MotelsonMars]

Thomas Newman was also my first thought! Especially the credits.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

When the creation is "different" like this, it takes/rewards me multiple listens for me to wrap my head around. And it's waaaaay worth it.

[@davidlevine1697]

so true.

[@birger4788]

It’s like you say, Jeff, they’re constantly taking unexpected turns in their music. As a follower from the beginning there was a time when I was wondering how they would move on and genuinely afraid they would repeat themselves and be predictable, maybe even slightly boring. Does that make sense considering how extraordinary they are as musicians? And then came Run Away. And now this. My god, it’s more unpredictable and challenging than ever. And I love love it!

[@StrateleStudios]

@@birger4788 right there with you!

[@robotmilker]

Song dropped like an hour ago! Dang you're fast!!! Im super excited tog hear it for the first time along with you 🎉❤❤❤

[@StrateleStudios]

@@robotmilker I like being the first 😂

[@DarrenLoPrinzi]

I've listed to it like 4 times now, and each time is better than the last...it's LOOPING me in! That techno section with the swing beat is a groove and a half!

[@andreastschig6905]

I always knew Dirty Loops would create the next and best James Bond theme ever! Brilliant! Now, the only thing missing is a new funky James Bond!

[@pepevisedo7304]

These Swedes are impressive. Wow, wow, wow... I understand the fervor you have for them Jeff, and I share it

[@MicaelB.Andersson]

I Can feel the water slide coming again. It was so beautiful. I guess their next song will be focused on Aron.

[@davidlevine1697]

in a word, esoteric. their technical abilities are over the top, bassist in particular for me. ☮❤🙏

[@JimmyOlsson]

Every time I listen to a new Dirty Loops song I always think "What the h**l did I just listen to?" There's just so much to take in! And they always leave me in awe! Jonah, Henrik and Aron are mindblowingly talented! Among the best musicians of this generation. They're moving the boundaries of what modern music can be!

[@fuzzydark1395]

I entered the song as soon as I saw the notification and saw your comment there. I was so freaking happy lmaoo

[@StrateleStudios]

@@fuzzydark1395 hahaha I was the first lol

[@fiddlestix3025]

Sooo good to see you at it again, Jeff, just hours after this song dropped! Thank you so much for that 🙏🙏🙏 First thought when I heard this tune: they stole Jeff’s intro!! Haha, it’s such a lush soundscape, I could listen just to this for hours 🧡 I so frickin love this new song of theirs. The suspense and builds in there are at times almost unbearable… Love, love how Jonah sings, the whole mix of emotions he brings to any tune, the intensity but also tenderness. And as a non-singer, I always think that he ‘sings with his shoulders’, as in moving his whole upper body when he’s singing some intense riffs….don’t know if there is such a thing 🤔 -how Henrik takes over his (sextuplet?) runs so smoothly, as if they were only the one person playing -the contrasts between all those the lush and smooth sounding sections and those nasty electronic stabs -I honestly can see myself getting addicted to this song REAL fast, omg 😱 And to say that I cannot wait for you to have Jonah back on your channel for an interview, is a complete understatement! Thanks again, Jeff for making my Australian morning and the whole frickin day! ☺️

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

Such a great comment👏🏼🌈✨ ….. totally agree👌🏼🤯🤩🌈🎶🎵🤗

[@linusottosson5425]

Within the hour of the song release! Man your fast! Couldn’t agree more that it’s exciting that they’re exploring! Wow! This hit different! Just wish it was at least two more minutes. Loved that theme on the keys! A song this epic needs to be more than 4 min! 😅😆

[@fiddlestix3025]

I totally agree 👍

[@steffil.5192]

This new song is very diffrent to Run Away. Very special und typical as a musical surprise fro DL !

[@ellenstergaardgravesen1011]

First as usual! 🙂 My favorite part about Dirty Loops is that you never know what you are getting - except it'll be amazing! And you're right the waiting for new stuff sucks!!!! 🤣

[@Steve26McC]

OMG they have done it again ..Fantastic !! if this not the new Bond movie theme then this should be...they need to be commissioned to write a Bond Theme or some other Epic movie score...best band on the planet at present.

[@こぶたちゃん-z1f]

The harmonies in the end credits made me smile as they reminded me of the opening of Jeff’s KZbin show😁

[@carinaejag]

I love the effect it creates with constriction and bits of like a distortion almost dis harmony and then release in the most beautiful piano parts

[@susybacci]

Dios mío! tengo 65 años, sigo a Dirty Loops desde sus comienzos.. todo lo que hacen me llega al alma y sobretodo este tema que comienza con esos acordes fuertes que suenan a Tango Argentino!!! Dan ganas de escuchar mucha más música clásica luego de esto. Los amo profundamente, también sigo tu canal porque amas a Dirty Loops como yo. Un abrazo desde la ciudad de Buenos Aires!

[@StrateleStudios]

So glad to have you on the channel Susy! 🎉👏🫶

[@susybacci]

@@StrateleStudios Siiii hace mucho tiempo te sigo!! un placer escucharte también! un abrazo desde Argentina!

[@StrateleStudios]

@@susybacci 🫶🫶 🫶🎉

[@susybacci]

@@StrateleStudios Hola! te recomiendo escuches a Bajofondo ft. Gustavo Cerati (Soda Stereo) en el tema "El Mareo", Bajofondo está liderado por Gustavo Santaolalla (ganador de Oscars y Grammys) para que veas la escencia del tango moderno argentino y puedas ver lo que yo vi en este nuevo tema de Dirty Loops.. un beso! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJLOiHh3q794ask

[@kassandra-annedemers]

I love coming to your channel for reactions you are always so genuine, positive and passionate. I hope Jonah comes back to your channel and maybe he can have Henrik and Aaron join him since they all seem so involved in conceptualizing and writing this extremely unique music. I just love Dirty Loops so much and you are so right, it’s so exciting because we just don’t know what we are going to get next.

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you Kassandra! 😊😊😊🎉🫶

[@fiddlestix3025]

Kassandra, yes! 👍🤞

[@lavenderbluemama953]

Hey Jeff! This one is indeed epic. It felt like a very uplifting film score to me. You know when you're watching a movie & the music is carrying you along & you don't even realize it's the music that's producing physiological changes... you find yourself either holding your breath or breathing deeper; getting choked up or grinning from ear to ear, etc. This one had me soaring & I completely forgot to pay attention to the lyrics! It is an absolute rarity for me to disregard words. One voice in my head said, "Hey wait, you missed what he said." And then I mentally replied, "Never mind that. You can look at that later." WHAT IS HAPPENING?! That's just great. Half of my brain just got transported somewhere into space & the other half has to step in & reprimand me for not paying attention. SERIOUSLY?! 🙄

[@fiddlestix3025]

Always love your comments, lavenderbluemama, they so totally speak from my heart too 🧡 The journey which Dirty Loops catapult us on, the different universes… And this tune definitely does all that for me. Thanks for finding the right words, as always 🙏 Cheers 🤟

[@lavenderbluemama953]

@@fiddlestix3025 Aww, thanks. That really means the world to me. I can always count on your comments to be uplifting as well. Positive words are like finding treasure hidden within the onslaught of snarkiness that rules most online commentary these days. It's amazing how kind words can affect one's day. So thank you! 💜

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@lavenderbluemama953 hey, always a pleasure ⭐️

[@Hear2helpu754]

Jeff, it doesn't surprise me that you were one of the first to react to this new Dirty Loops song. I had to watch it from the Dirty Loops site but then wasn't going to watch it again until I saw your reaction. Thanks for being on top of it. You are the premier reactor as far as I am concerned

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you my friend!

[@motownmommy]

I agree. It is epic! Its such a big sound. When they released the clip on Monday, I played that clip over and over. I promise I can see a montage of my life during those two "bridges"... I don't know what else to call those parts. I agree with the person who said its a film score. I LOVE that they can do whatever they want musically. You have to have talent to do that. I dont even have to like every one of their songs... i just love the musicianship!!!

[@fiddlestix3025]

So true 👍☺️

[@borceabetuel]

I listened to the song 30min right after the upload. Crazy piano starting by 1:30 ... but the end sooo AWESOME !!! ❤

[@wilksy2008]

Damn dude - did you catch an express flight on the speed of light train? 🤣

[@StrateleStudios]

I have a Time Machine bro

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

🤣😂😂🌪️💨💫🌟✨

[@petertoal371]

I always look for you first when I come to KZbin in the evenings Jeff. Thanks so much for putting the Loops up first. They never disappoint do they. So creative. My favourite artist by far.

[@jeffthompson4911]

That was like a video game...headphones on..... on to the next level............................thank you Stratele Studios/ Jeff Castanon

[@johanribaeus]

It's almost like a Bond movie theme song. It has that feel to me.

[@erb34]

Gorgeous real strings 😀

[@paolocereseto1818]

They are amazing, they exploring, new sounds, new harmonies, the are like Suno 50.1, unbelievable as always, thank you for be one of first reaction here in Germany are 7.20 in morning, and I just woke up.. so.. what a better day?

[@StrateleStudios]

@@paolocereseto1818 😊😊😊👏👏👏

[@dr.per-johanhorgby3047]

Amazing! They are outstanding 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

I stumbled upon the new Dirty Loops when it had been out for only three minutes. Watched it immediately and was curious who would be the first to come up in my suggestions with a reaction. Of course, it was you :)

[@StrateleStudios]

@@bernhardkrickl3567 😂🤣😅👏

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Finally!!! 😀Love it! 😍The second verse and forward is extra everything. Love the nuances in that, and that there´s a bit of light darkness in it... Always makes you want more! Hope all is great with you Jeff, a brilliant reaction (as always)! 🙂

[@StrateleStudios]

@@andersgranstrom7128 yes, there are some subtle moments that I really like in this!

[@cynthiamiller483]

I actually caught this when it dropped. But your channel came up tonight and thought I would give a listen. I enjoyed your reaction and analysis, so I hit the subscribe button. Look forward to more of what you listen to! 🎶 Cyd

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you Cynthia! 😊🎉👏🫶

[@ingmarkronfeldt6174]

So nice to be able to watch a new Dirty Loops reaction video here on your channel! Great as always. Yes, they keep surprising us, over and over again! What as song!

[@CheynaCorrea]

Amazing! I love Dirty Loops ❤

[@matto9734]

So good to have them and you together again Jeff! That was what I was longing for! They stick to the extreme alienified sound treatment of Run Away but with a totally different turn with that Steinway and the classical approach - it´s a big stretch lol These 2 new songs to me seem less coherent than what they did 2 or 3 years ago and I really would like to know what the idea behind this is. Or do I have to listen to it several times? Maybe you can do another interview with Jonah ;-) P.S.: 2nd listen - Jonahs´ voice is adding the soul to the song. That´s what I needed and yes... they never meet you where you met them before ;-)

[@johnpegg6771]

right on Jeff. Sorry we did not meet up when I was in California in May. Maybe next time?? Keep on doing it sir. A Sklarite in the UK.

[@StrateleStudios]

🫶

[@jeffsouza4213]

Wow!

[@aronlide]

Special thanks to Skitsamma 😂 (it means "whatever")

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

I'm a huge Dirty Loops fan since their inception. Know every reference, every interview, every song, every review, and I'm always mesmerized by their skills, pushing the limits. But ! this song, despite being a delight to listen for me as the less "Uau" Factor (my opinion) according to DL standards. What I mean is: the "pot pourry" of harmonics, tech used it's recycled from other songs. don't get me wrong, it's still stellar.

[@LookNumber9]

Sweet! These guys can do anything Great job on this, brother.

[@MotelsonMars]

We need a Dirty Loops film score. Make it happen, Hollywood! (I know Jonah's already working on getting into film scoring. Can't wait to hear what he can do. This gives us a little taste!)

[@motownmommy]

Agree!

[@LindaR-xh5hf]

Wow, fantastic voice! Great reaction!❤

[@Polkaloha]

You‘re fast!!! Love your reactions. Greez from Germany🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MiQBohlin]

Arrgh, you nailed it again, in a few hours! Thnx man for doing this!

[@MySnottyattaC]

Wow! 💚✌

[@iphonad]

Always a pleasure to see u review DL, u all r great😊

[@lasselucidor3619]

Yes. Interesting stuff. Exploring composing form and texture. Time is good for music at least. (The arctic duo blast from Jacob Collier and Aurora which dropped now as well only confirms this).

[@larsericblomberg9449]

Harmoni ❤❤❤

[@esthergarcia7154]

I don´t know what to say about them. I love everything they do, even when their new stuff is completely different. The only thing that i know is they are a band like no other on earth.

[@marienvanraan760]

Jonah was thinking, hé Henrik last song you were allowed to show off completely, but now it's my turn. 😜😜😜😜 Thanks Jeff for being so fast with your comment. I enjoy the passion that you have for DL and your own musicality to recognize their talents and skills.

[@DanSpomer]

I knew you’d be the first. 😉

[@DanSpomer]

They literally are creating their own genre. It’s like the concept albums from the 70s.

[@caprise-music6722]

Alright!!

[@suzannedaigle9255]

Hey Jeff, when you talk to Jonah, ask him to confirm that Rachmaninov is a huge influence on him lol

[@StrateleStudios]

@@suzannedaigle9255 I will! 😄

[@larslindstrom2112]

Jonah has already confirmed that in past interviews. ;-)

[@suzannedaigle9255]

@@larslindstrom2112 I seem to recall now that he did mention it. It was very evident in this song!

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@suzannedaigle9255yes, I totally agree, this sound so Rachmaninov-esque :) it’s damn gorgeous and so lush and full of emotions. From what I also remember (and Jeff has done a long, three-part interview with Jonah a few years ago, -one of the best out there), Jonah has said that he loves that romantic classical period. Rachmaninov is one of those composers he mentioned, amongst some other well-and lesser known ones. Oh yeah and well as Bach ☺️ (who can go past Bach?!)

[@ulflundh5813]

Lovely👌❤️

[@LarryClement]

Did you notice that Quincy Jones isn't mentioned in the credits as being the producer so I guess now they're self-produced??

[@StrateleStudios]

@@LarryClement they have not been with Quincy for quite some time now.

[@subby111]

this is surely the darkest dl song so far. i am looking forward who is the most responsible composer of the three, cuz usually thats a surprise in itself. usually it seems this one is from jonah due to the piano virtuosity, but i wouldnt be too much suprised if its written by hendrik ... i wasnt sure after "run away", but it seemed to me they changed their style a lil bit more to the "rocky site" as the song has classic rock anthem elements. as this song now too includes classic rock harmonies i am sure, they add that influence a lil bit more. but... if one thing is sure about dl than its that you can never be sure whats coming next.... :) also interested in this one is that they are really serious here and very focussed (especially jonah as he sighs a lil bit on the end from beeing exhausted...). no interacting between them like we often see. but a dl song without fun wouldnt be a dl-song. love the cat sample in the beginning. crazy. to me personally this is one of their best so far. its not a classical dl-banger where not rarely some elements are included that blows you away. in this one there are more hidden gems that are not too obviously hearable especially not on 1st listen... for example how they build the 2nd verse going away from the classic rock harmonies in the 1st verse, but taking some more of the piano bridge. of course the usual crossover between music styles is obvious and done so well... the more i hear it the more i totally love it.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yes subby, this song here totally grows on you, very quickly! I couldn’t get it out of my head for days and weeks!! I recently saw a tune written by Arvid & Aron which was very similar in its orchestral arrangement, with similar sweeping piano solo parts, played by someone else (not Jonah). So I’m now thinking if maybe Aron had a big hand in the writing of this tune here…? Jonah for sure, I’d guess. I saw a clip posted by Kronos a while ago, where Jonah was asked to shred his most badass riffs on the keyboard, and what he came up -ad libbing on the spot- to me sounded very much like these arpeggios here. Can’t wait for Jeff to do another interview with Jonah again!!! 🤟🤟🤟

[@mcasasol]

Polyphia that I actually know because they mentioned it in an interview

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

New to the channel and delighted by your videos. Have you looked at all at Punch Brothers? There have been a number of reaction videos to their track Familiarity, which is exceptional... but no oje had yet covered tracks from their Debut or sophomore albums, Punch and Antifogmatic. If you don't mind the odd recommendation, perhaps give Punch a listen. Chris Thile, the band leader and virtuoso mandolin master composed a 4-part suite called "The Blind Leading the Blind" as a response to his divorce. It is powerfully moving and transcendentally performed by the band.

[@shagstroem]

You should check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mphZebmZaoqtUsi=2AZL27pPqMmWdQb5 Bass: Tobias Grenholm, who played on Dimaond Ring with Jonah. Keys and production: Jonathan Waldenfrid who plays keys on tour with Dirty Loops. Thank me later 😉

[@fiddlestix3025]

Whoa, the funk!! Thanks for that link, shagstroem 👍 Do you know who the frigg the bassist is on that recording? 🔥🔥

[@shagstroem]

Yeah it’s Tobias Grenholm. He plays on the Jonah Nilsson tune Diamond Ring also 😊

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@shagstroem should’ve known, thanks bro, of course - he’s a sick bass player too! 🔥

[@shagstroem]

That he is! Great little CD with lots of different tunes 😊

[@shagstroem]

That he is! Great little CD with lots of different tunes 😊

[@anthonycamacho5544]

Este nueva cancion está definitivamente inclinado al estilo de Jonah (Musica Clasica) y al trabajo reciente de Aaron con sus temas de Orquestacion. Creo que quizas algunos no les guste tanto como a otros, pero en lo personal esto es una obra de arte!! La esencia de esta gran banda sigue a tope! En Run away el protagonista claramente fue HENRIK, en esta cancion fue JONAH, será que el proximo AARON sea el protagonista?. Estoy ansioso de seguir viendo y escuchando más de este hermoso album que todavia no se ha revelado. Mi Banda Favorita!!.❤

[@StrateleStudios]

Really nice comment 👏👏👏🫶

[@evakarlsson1427]

I agree, I thought of Aron’s orchestration work as well. Wholeheartedly recommended btw , it’s great. (Well duh, it’s Aron..):-)

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@evakarlsson1427yes, Aron’s a wizard ⭐️👍⭐️

[@wilksy2008]

I might have to introduce you to Molass band dude...

[@melittahernanadez3981]

I still want to marry u!!!!! I absolutely love your passion about music!!!!!

[@StrateleStudios]

Hahaha, omg I remember you! 😄🎊🫶

[@jonshannon7096]

I might (?) be disagreeing with you Jeff. I think this sounds like Dirty Loops. Oh heck yeah with more layering of styles but who else sounds like this? This sounds like Liberace on acid. With some Rachmaninoff and some looney tunes thrown in there.

[@StrateleStudios]

@@jonshannon7096 it’s not out of the DL “universe” but the intricate runs with all of them, the complexity of the arrangement, the solo sections for each instrument, the heavy fusion influence, the more funky groove low end from Henrik are not in this one. Those are the signature things for me after listening to everything they’ve recorded. This has a more classical music influence unlike what they’ve done before. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t think I said it doesn’t sounds like DL did I? I think I said they are venturing into new territories. (I believe)?

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@StrateleStudiostrue that 👍 I would add that to me, the same is true for “Run Away”, at least to a degree. They might well and truly be taking another direction with this new album of theirs-.

[@fiddlestix3025]

🤣😂😉

[@pglover64]

First time saying this, but this is the first time I did not like a song by Dirty Loops. If this was the first song I ever heard by them I would not be enticed to listen to them again. I went and saw them in Atlanta and usually love their music, but this was a huge miss for me!

[@Gergei-xi1bs]

Please listen to Quiet outpost by Diana Ankudinova or can't help falling in love by Dianakzbin.info/www/bejne/g17dn3dshrCVqMk

[@andyjanz5299]

Don’t love this song at all and this is a first for me. I am a Mega Fan.

[@Rick-zw7zv]

I love Dirty Loops but I don't think these styles blend well at all. It's like they quickly glued 3 unfinished ideas together. The song demonstrates their virtuosity as instrumentalists but it does little else than that. It makes me suspect they were under a deadline to produce a song.

[@Leatherfacet]

Are we allowed to say this sucked?

[@StrateleStudios]

@@Leatherfacet No, but you can certainly say what you didn’t like about it in a respectful way.

[@Leatherfacet]

@@StrateleStudios Respectfully, I think this song took DL into the realms of pretention and "wouldn't this arrangement be kinda different?" I, like you, love DL and everyone can't be 100% all the time either 😄

[@StrateleStudios]

@@Leatherfacet This is definitely different for them and makes me wonder if they are keeping the more DL style songs for later. When I spoke to Jonah about the new material he did say that there were going to be some surprise.

[@Leatherfacet]

@@StrateleStudios Great trying to develop your sound and trying new things I guess. Even the greats has some duds. This was one for me, luckily I seem to be the only one😁. Keep up the great work man!

[@jensclarberg6419]

It''s probably my least favourite original DL song too. Didn't really feel like it developed into anything at all.