The Story Behind Seal's Biggest Hit Song

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Watch the full video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmicn2qvh6etoMk

[@Pufedu]

Where is the Sean Hurley interview?

[@adamschronk3620]

I miss the days when, as a rock and metal guy, I could hear a pop song, and say that is Really Good! That song is a masterpiece!

[@MooMan1374]

What would you think about a collaboration with Sleep Token?

[@jeffreydonovanmusic]

Being into metal as a teen I always wanted to hear a metal rendition of it. Still do. Being in 6/8 it’s kind of prime for it honestly. Someone like Opeth.

[@selliantuttimusi6735]

Kiss from a Rose is one of the best songs ever written. A truly unique timeless song.

[@ryckjunior9911]

Everytime I hear this classic, it reminds me of how awesome it was to be a kid in the 90s. Gives me chills.

[@Ottophil]

Seeing mason play this lead made me smile and today hasnt been good. Thanks man

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad to hear it

[@michaurban9046]

Hope you're good now bro

[@CollinZaffke]

Til this day I've never heard any song like Kiss From a Rose. It was just phenomenal and so mysterious. Seal broke the mold with that one.

[@fretgods9684]

Seal is one of those artists that you remember exactly where you were when you heard one of his songs for the first time, and a whole host of other memories of that time, come flooding back to you.

[@Jasonkenny-]

His voice is sublime.

[@geroffmilan3328]

As a vocalist I'm just relieved to hear him say it wasn't all first takes 😂 The quality of his voice is awesome to me. Listen to the vocal layers on Future Love Paradise, and how he expresses the different elements. It's dynamite. *He's* dynamite.

[@therealdoug1000]

What a humble and remarkably talented man. That vocal take was outstanding!

[@LeviClay]

Mason, PLEASE ask him to put out that demo track, I'm sure the world would love to hear it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think it might be on KZbin as an audio file only.

[@2beJT]

My friend's mom was the coolest person ever. She had bands from the area over in her basement, she always had the best and freshest music before you heard it on the radio. My memory of this song is looking at the CD cover for Seal 2 and watching her singing while spinning through her house. It felt like it was all over the radio that next year. Patty is still the coolest mom I ever met.

[@robertfarrar9223]

What a humble man with a beautiful song. No one performs a song better than the person who wrote it. Well done! Thanks for sharing this video😊

[@stratplayer96]

30 years later and he still sounds amazing. Nice job, Mason!

[@get2del]

Incredibly talented yet humble. Geez I miss that

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

I am shocked by how wonderful Seal is.

[@The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance]

I was 23 years old when this song was new, everyone that I knew either loved the song, or hated the song. I loved it then, and still do today.

[@ericzenk4404]

those vocals are so good.

[@emorsi]

Not only he sounds as good as on studio recording, he even sounds better live. What an artist. One of a kind.

[@phmag2001]

I rememeber hearing it and bought the single/s when it first arrived. I found it absolutely astounding it came and went so quickly first time around.

[@grxengine6188]

He makes a great point. You can’t do music that others can feel without giving some of yourself to it. It becomes popular because people can feel your passion in it. Kiss From A Rose is a perfect illustration of that. Seal is a special artist in so many ways. Trevor Horn again proved his sight beyond sight by giving him total resources to express his music.

[@Dave-ug4cd]

This song takes me back to the late 1900s

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

1852 preArizona...

[@christineayres7199]

Also this song was better than the Batman Forever movie lol , The song is the only reason why i watched the movie and it saved it.

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

😂 right, so true…

[@christineayres7199]

@@dave_d_i_a_l LOL yeah how can a movie be so awful with somany great actors ?

[@xambrehgm]

I love forever. Such a 66s batman vibe.

[@michaelcohen7343]

I also liked the song by U2 “Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me?” I think that’s the name of it

[@christineayres7199]

@@michaelcohen7343 Ah I remember that one thanks for the flashback to a better era 👍 that was a good tune

[@tomcoryell]

The song took me completely by surprise. I was not a movie watching person and was just blown away that a song that well performed, arranged and produced would be on the radio. It sounded so much better musically/ harmonically than what was on the radio at the time. I think I may have pulled my car over to finish listening to it. It IS that good. Doesn’t matter how good a guitar player you are Seal, you are a GREAT MUSICIAN! You can’t say that about all singers. Also, killer job on this Mason! I would have been too nervous and would have hit a clam somewhere along the way. Well done by both of you!

[@mikesamek1909]

I remember sitting through the credits only to listen to that captivating song. Purely magical to listen to, even now

[@geoffredrup9616]

Wonderful stuff, Mason. Firstly, thanks for posting these clips as I don't always have time for the full interviews. Secondly, Seal's voice remains as good as the day he arrived in the public's conscience. A voice of whisky and cigars with just a dash of heaven. What a lovely, humble, guy. I'm going to plead with you once again; please, please, please, get George Benson on your channel.

[@stevenmonte7397]

I was mesmerized for months listening to this over and over. Such a beautiful song! I ran to Sound Warehouse in Dallas and searched all around for who sang this song. I remember looking all over until I found it.

[@rammingspeed5217]

Its about Drugs?.. Or..

[@LearnWithStephen]

Such a beautiful song. Thank you for this version and enriching my day. (And fine guitar for both)

[@tompoynton]

It’s an extraordinary song

[@MerkTheVillain]

As a kid hearing this for the first time in middle school I'm like "this song is fuckin beautiful. Fuck batman. He doesn't deserve this..."

[@jdmercado718]

Fantastic performance. Thank you!

[@bobbyadamson2333]

This is such a great interview with such a cool artist

[@christineayres7199]

I met Seals Guitar player back around 2003 he was visiting his parents at Lilac Court retirement home in a Town Called Slough , My Grandparents were friends with his parents and introduced me to him , I play guitar too and was star struck as the guy TJ his name was had all gold rings on and looked like Jimi Hendrix , He had a guitar in his car and proceeded to play awesome music , Anyway this is an excellent performance by Seal , hes still got that voice amazing man.

[@JFLY78]

Slough?...that's the place that has Europe's biggest trading estate, right? I hear it's close to Windsor but the properties less?...if that's true, it definitely sounds like my kind of town!

[@christineayres7199]

@@JFLY78 That's true but crime rates very high Britwell Estate is dangerous

[@Stevenewmansa]

Kiss from a Rose was the first song I fell in love with! It's when I first started paying attention to music.

[@liothomasart]

Damn I need more of those stories, music industry needs it so bad

[@tylerhawksmoor9601]

amazing song, and seal has a great energy.

[@justinarnold2482]

This is awesome stuff...and seems like he's just an great dude.

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

Great job accompanying Mason, unreal…

[@mierezsaturday1452]

Absolutely absorbing.

[@FSAviators]

Love every second of this. Amazing context and excellent performancd from a legend...10/10

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Did you see the full 3-hour interview this was clipped from.

[@ejohns224]

I'm a metal guy but this will always be one of my all time favorite songs. It's beautiful pure and simple

[@johndutchman]

So good ! Watch the whole Interview ! Such a lovely man . . .

[@stanpopovsky]

Чудесная песня. Рад, что он в порядке. Голос стал, пожалуй, даже лучше с тех пор как он записал тот альбом.

[@tylerc9809]

Undeniable talent, Seal is amazing. ❤👏

[@clove-splintered-shards]

This is amazing content, thank you both so much! No one can do what Seal does, his voice, his unique guitar playing, his magnanimous ability to seamlessly meld his vocals and composition together so perfectly is pure genius! God Bless you both for all that you guys do! Best wishes and thank you!

[@robhamilton5057]

fantastic song writer and clearly a very nice guy!

[@75cbraun]

I've always loved this song.

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

Human Being is one of my favorite albums of all time!!!

[@raifilho-0085]

Entrevista espetacular!

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Just whoah! Fantastic!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@_david.mudra_]

How good that causal "BABY" was at 12:00 😄 legend

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

That's crazy that it flopped so quickly at first. "Kiss from a Rose" is a stellar song.

[@elusivelectron]

If you're riding in a car and this song comes on, it's customary to belt out that first "baby."

[@potato9832]

I like the technical details on the hardware and the production process. Most interviews are full of fluff and the same inane questions they ask of every artist. This is different.

[@recordclassicalmusic]

Live music!!! Seal is still the man! 👍👍

[@StuCrombie]

Seal who wants to live for ever my favorite live at the tribute concert

[@miked5834]

That’s raw talent.

[@luiscampos956]

Man! I love this song so much

[@wakjob961]

30 years... where did it go. You landed Seal dude. What a get!

[@ozmedion4]

I remember it being the first cd I ever bought at the time after seeing the movie

[@xaviergough9359]

Lots of confidence in your playing. I would have been mortified to take that liberty, I would have played quiet little shell voicings and comped it out til the end. haha.

[@rewind2play]

, what a voice, what a song...

[@munavir4946]

One of my favorite song.

[@WANOS123]

He's still got it.

[@justcallmesando]

Can you imagine??? Playing this song along with Seal????? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gonzadiazsola]

such a great dude

[@sarahrivers3970]

Favouite song ever

[@marihinoBass]

Is the Sean Hurley interview still coming? I can't even find the teasers anymore 😢

[@robertgrant721]

Dreamed about owning that Portastudio! 😂

[@1683clifton]

Man, Seal is the truth. That's all I gotta say about that.

[@babyzorilla]

Im singing along right now.

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

Thank goodness for Paul and Trevon Horn!!!!😊

[@WarriorEsoteric]

The beauty of this song is that it came to life in the purest way, 100% organically

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Seal sang the harmonies

[@WarriorEsoteric]

@@VertexEffectsInc yep and they are magnificent

[@herenow2895]

I bought it first time round.

[@LATR0NIS]

I remember this song from the most sensitive of Batmans

[@MegatSriRama]

Woww.. nice live performance ❤🎉

[@bignose3639]

Thank u 4 sharing

[@SatanachiaVGS]

Seal!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@chrisandrew6633]

He said there wasn't anything quite like it in the past or until now (Kissed From a Rose), which is definitely true as far as massive Pop hits, but u know it kinda has a vibe like Stairway To Heaven. Just as far as the mystical/folklore melodies. That just occurred to me. Seal laid some great blues/soul vocals on top of all that though. Stairway didn't have any of that.

[@vvalekk]

What a lovely fellow

[@clintronious]

Still got it!

[@hzubovi1]

Shoutout to our guy Tim!

[@retroworld1971]

Still got it 😮

[@AZVIDS]

What a talent!👍👍👍

[@elusivelectron]

Apparently, he learned to play right handed guitars upside down so he could play left handed. It makes sense why this left handed guitar is strung upside down.

[@kristovj827]

Come to think of it I DID think Seal was Batman when I was a kid.

[@Thejordanjmichael]

Cool story bro 🤙🏾

[@danielo174]

Really happy to find this. Thanks youtube Algorhythm,, thanks guys. Great music.

[@katielowen]

Vertex is coming for all of Rick Beato’s guests. 🤣🤣🤘

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Watch the full interview, Seal approached me. And I think this is the only overlap we’ve had and are pretty different types of interviews. Namely, our emphasis is on performances to support the stories.

[@katielowen]

@@VertexEffectsInc Ayy that’s great to hear thanks for the heads up! Can’t wait to check out the rest of your interview!

[@LexE-qr3xz]

What’s Seal’s guitar tuning for this song? Is it standard, just dropped?

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Just standard, capped on the 2nd

[@perselander8763]

For me Crazy is his Biggest hit. The first album is Fantastic. But all has different taste.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤nice job Mason

[@jean-jacquesLANCOU]

🎸🌹Tjrs Exquis à l'ouïe 🌹🎸🥰

[@Priyadarshan_Nag]

Who else was singing the harmony vocals?

[@WT83]

"Seal (‪@SealOfficial‬) performs and discusses the REAL story behind "Kiss from a Rose" (1994) with Mason Marangella, a song which earned him 4 Grammy Awards and was featured on the Batman Returns soundtrack." Small typo, but it's Batman Forever

[@MooMan1374]

I'm an American and I had that album before that crap movie was even in my awareness, and the album was a banger from top to bottom! Kiss from a Rose was probably responsible for 60% of all the revenue that kiss-of-a-death movie ever made. The next time I saw Val Kilmer after that movie, he no longer had an Adam's apple! I blame Batman's glittery codpiece!

[@LaKika36]

Batmaaaan 😮

[@Rynenocerous]

YEAH MASON

[@dannyarcher6370]

Val Kilmer ❤

[@Fearzero]

Chad Krueger stole this and made Hero.

[@mroh6285]

Wait, is he playing the guitar upside down!?

[@DredgenX]

the best!