Stray Kids - "MANIAC" | WATCHED twice !! | Music Producer & Musician React !

[@Koko3op]

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[@19tuongminh12]

Venom and Charmer from Skz plsss , They are LIT

[@Raeray440]

Great reaction I love how you picked up on synthesizer reminds me a bit of the 80's pop sound. I'd love to know your thoughts on the song Venom and Muddy Water also Charmer.

[@crystalworld1790]

Off topic but I’m pretty sure the song you were looking for was naughty girl by Beyoncé😂

[@l3uttaflyx3]

They dropped the MV for Venom as well, you both should check that one out if you get the chance. The whole album slaps! They went off this comeback!

[@charityewilson276]

Nice reaction! While the vocals do take a bit of a secondary lead, it allows us to focus on the production and composition of the track. Bang Chan, Han and Changbin worked in the track along with Versachoi. These boys are so ridiculously talented, from lyrics to vocals to production, I love how much they really own their sound! Micah, I liked seeing you on the screen along with the Drew. Really good vibes back and forth. 👌🏾

[@Koko3op]

Thank you! I had fun!

[@createdcreative1061]

Micah, I get what you said about it having a nostalgic RnB kinda sound, that made sense to me...It reminded me of some of Ryan Leslie's older stuff. Also, I think the high note at the end is sung by Bang Chan (there's a live performance they did on KBS Radio where you can see him sing it). Loved the reaction as always, gonna go watch the others now!

[@Koko3op]

Ahh glad someone else got it! Yeah Ryan Leslie vibes for sure!

[@lmf221]

I get what you meant about it resolving differently at the end would feel better but I think it suits considering the whole song is about insanity and discomfort. Thematically it suited even if it wasn't the most rewarding. Excited to see reacttotheks thoughts on this. Also I Jisung is my favorite vocalist in SKZ as the main rapper and producer and I just think that's hilarious but also why he's ZE BIASSSSS

[@margoo3126]

I actually think that the frustration you're getting at the end is made on purpose ! As the song is about not being afraid of your inner maniac as everybody is odd is their own way, the all point of the song is to be odd. We know that when they have a concept for a song they take it all the way. They actually did the same with venom, when I first listened to it without the subtitles I was like "oh ok you're ending it like that ?" and then with the subtitles it all made sense as what they were doing ! Anyway, that's a bit of long explanation but that's my take on what they were doing here, not dismissing what you thought of the song in anyway though ! Loved your reaction as always !

[@Koko3op]

Thank you! That makes sense!

[@VMYeahVN]

@@Koko3op I think part of it to is that, as I'm sure you've noticed, K-Pop has a tendency sometimes to end songs in a way that makes you want to immediately play it again. I personally agree that a little something to put that last chours after that build up over the top was missing. Some kind of riser/drop sound or maybe beefing up the belted vocal there like you said in the video. I think it would have helped too because the chorus choreo there is them going harder too so i think it would have benefitted from some kind of extra flair in the production for that last chorus. It only stands out for me a bit because the rest of the song is so so good. They kind of deny you that satisfactory ending a little bit so you go back and play the song again to hear the big bombastic chorus again. I've noticed a good portion of K-Pop songs that end abruptly like this or end softly after being very big and energetic, they tend to also be ones that make me want to play it again right after (songs getting shorter and shorter as an overall trend is to induce multiple plays too). Like a really good and intense, but short, roller coaster.

[@Keke88]

I love this mv. They really are into being the people the world wants them to be and then the world that truly reflect what they are as Maniacs. I love the wild hair and the fiery eyes and those deep voices on the drop. The rapping parts really drove it home. Well done Stray Kids.

[@anaagpal7632]

Maniac hit #1 on Billboard top 200. Love Stray Kids! Most unique Kpop boy band. They're on their way for their US tour. Thank you for a great review!

[@jazberry1]

Thanks Again Micah and Drew. When I first heard it. I thought of Beyoncé "Naughty Girl". When you play it at .75x speed, it's so close but obviously deeper sounding to compliment Felix's divine voice🥰

[@lenkswhite3062]

people really shocked when the song just end like that, but for me , bangchan, han and changbin such a brilliant song writers and song makers , people always expect something from them, like maybe could end the song well, but they always end like there's still a missing part. skz always give us a song that we will not expect , they will make sure that before we listen to their song, we bring our expectations with us, but when we play the song, our expectations are totally wrong

[@valoriec]

I think, from watching their performance of this, that Bang Chan is the high note at the end, as well as the underlying singing during the chorus (Cant' stop the smoke). I'm so proud of these boys. They wrote and produced this track--well, the whole album. And the songs are genius! There's an album intro video where each member talks about the song(s) they wrote the lyrics for (Bang Chan wrote most of Maniac), and it shows Changbin in the production seat when they're recording, and it shows Lee Know, Felix, and Hyunjin creating the choreo for the songs from the album. I'm just so proud of them. Love them! They're so young, yet so talented.

[@icantsle3p]

the first can't stop the smoke is chan, second chorus is i.n, third is seungmin

[@donna2161]

Woww im impressed you guys didnt even wear headphones yet can still hear so many sounds.. i guess producer and musician really have different ear lol

[@Koko3op]

Thank you!! Lool

[@angmc8669]

A reaction to Venom and Charmer from their album would be really interesting from their producer and musician perspectives! Those two songs are really different and interesting.

[@WistfulEmpire_Cassie]

I really enjoy your reactions. At about 8:40 when you're talking about the ending and how you wish they would have stacked bang chans high note with a harmony, i think that would be cool if it was just the song they were worried about. But Stray Kids almost ALWAYS sing live, unless they are sick or the choreo doesnt allow for them to sing at the same time, so i'm pretty sure that when they are creating most of their songs they're very conscious of being able to perform it live with almost the exact same sound. Their live stages are so impactful!

[@remixedv]

The amount of sounds they incorporated made the track interesting. 3Racha experiments and I know this... but when I heard the Dancehall beat I was shook. Great reaction guys.

[@h.s.4246]

I was eagerly waiting for your reaction to this. So happy to see this, love it! thank you. Can’t wait for more stray kids contents from you esp their new MV venom.

[@georgied4073]

i've watched this mv so many times and never realised the demon slayer when they literally had so many anime references throughout the promotional pieces like the album trailer and literally another song on the album also references the show in the lyrics (i think muddy water)

[@bibiskz]

Yay! I've been waiting for this! ❤ Thank you for reacting to them!

[@temeculahulamom]

Lawd. He mentioned Knight Rider and now I can't unhear it. LOL. I LOVE YOUR ANALYSIS even if it ages me.

[@nonof2209]

thank you for reacting to Stray Kids

[@michaellemcgill609]

Love them. Very talented

[@LeeKnow3rdEye]

Loved the breakdown. The whole album is amazing (Oddinary) As said below Venom (Spiderweb) is amazing.

[@MinSung931]

#StraykidsWorldDomination These guys never fail to amaze me and I'm glad I'm a stay forever. These guys sefo know what they are doing and doing it right. This MV is also insane as words can't begin to explain how this group is wrecking me badly this comeback and don't even get me started on the hair especially Hyunjins red hair, BangChans blue hair, Changbins black hair with green highlights and Felixs blonde mullet and Hans purple/pink hair

[@ross833]

yall insight are so interesting and so thorough!!!!

[@Koko3op]

Thank you!

[@NS-uh5mr]

And they actually mentioned Demon Slayer on their bside song lyric on Muddy Watter

[@cynthiasmith7210]

Their newer mvs seems connected too like a story line through through a K-pop multiverse

[@pepsigolda]

i'm sorry it's out of topic but i'm obsessed with your sweater

[@Koko3op]

Ha thanks !

[@lua_coreia]

This chorus reminds me a little of that Macarena song.

[@Koko3op]

Omg wait. Is that what it is?? Hmmmm

[@lua_coreia]

I guess 😂 I'ts a little similar.

[@jaimier2511]

I thought maybe Get Busy by Sean Paul... just a bit..

[@Koko3op]

@@jaimier2511 oooooooo I hear a bit of get busy too!

[@aramicahj]

In case nobody mentioned it, the song you’re thinking of at 2:30 is naughty girl by Beyoncé.

[@Koko3op]

Ahhhhhh the bass riff!!!!

[@aramicahj]

@@Koko3op yessss!

[@sarahismyname]

First thing I thought of was Sean Paul’s Get Busy but this makes more sense!

[@TheRosepal]

When you were humming the “chorus”…it almost sounded like “Get Busy” by Sean Paul

[@Koko3op]

Yesss it’s that too!

[@KYDD_KY]

The note at the end is actually Bang Chan!!

[@allysonwolf5721]

Like your reaction. I loved the song if they want to change things for their own reasons then that’s fine but the song is great the way it is:) I can’t wait for the dance practice

[@bazoo3852]

My favourite from this album is Charmer but i don't think there will be a MV for the song.

[@ajanejones1286]

I would love to see what you think about the song Venom that they put out.

[@skzoteight0325]

it's fun hearing you dissect the song while also listening to the rationale behind mild changes you wanna hear (coz often there'd be comments without explanation why theyd wanna change some elements of it) - i have untrained ears so i already very much love the song as is 😂 Freeze must be quite an experience then. given how abrupt that one is 👀

[@Koko3op]

Ohhh don’t know of it! May add it to the list

[@skzoteight0325]

@@Koko3op sadly it has no MV, yet (just an unveil rn)-but there's Venom, too 🕸️🕷️ it's more on the sticky side, as how Chan described the strings

[@skzoteight0325]

@@Koko3op ahhh Freeze MV is out 🔫🔫🔫 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6XNgpdmrMyIitE

[@bravegirl147]

STRAYKIDS FIGHTING ♥️hyunjin fighting

[@yepimliberty]

If this one frustrated you with the song you couldn't place. listen to the intro for Charmer and get back to me. I have been racking my brain for a week now. Every time I think I have it, the melody of the song changes and I lose it! The song is damn good though, I just can't get past that damned melody! lol

[@kelkel9676]

Id love to see you comment on Taeyong’s LONELY performance video!

[@BringSugaTangerineTheDocuments]

Wait a min...the new intro is banana's the song the visuals love it!

[@Koko3op]

Thank you friend!

[@reviewiaid6432]

I want you to react to Muddy Water but theres no MV for it yet

[@bunnypirate8743]

I can’t unhear knight rider😂

[@ThePrepy12]

i think the song you were humming reminds me of 112 - Dance with me.

[@Koko3op]

OMGGGG this is much closer to what I was thinking!

[@vyborova1]

Chorus reminds me of Beyoncé - Naughty girl.

[@user-skyskz]

Omg maniac hook melody same as main melody from naught girl

[@goddessleo7872]

I was thinking Candy Shop

[@lilydavis4271]

there is another demon slayer reference in Felix's rap in Muddy Water!

[@brixdi6146]

Please react to VENOM MV, FREEZE MV and Charmer from ODDINARY album. All the songs are so different and yet they all SLAP!

[@6marceline888]

Please react stray kids/ charmer, changbin,MILLI,fhero/ mirror mirror and changbin/ cypher plsplspls

[@Corjah]

What’s the intro song?

[@Koko3op]

Kai Come in slowed

[@beevonerd]

I think the similar song you're looking for might be Beyoncé - Naughty Girl. That's where it takes me, anyway. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@keeeyrraaa5466]

Where….is your sweater from

[@Koko3op]

I made it myself 🥺

[@keeeyrraaa5466]

@@Koko3op STOOOP how

[@lunalovegood6357]

Those are some great feedbacks and suggestions from them, i hope they'll react to more skz since chan maybe watching he would love the advices they give

[@Koko3op]

Thank you!

[@regee9179]

I kind of don't agree with the ending in a sense of the song is maniac, the lyrics do tie into the way they presented the song though

[@naomisampson2562]

Beyonce and Shakira!!!!! Thays what it reminds you of