The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony ( Hiphop Head Reaction )

[@philging]

'Try to make ends meet . . you're a slave to the money . . then you die' - absolute genius to sum up life so succinctly and a great video - nice reaction.

[@mallaka8]

For me, one of the best songs of the 90s. I loved the whole album. Richard Ashcroft is a talented man. And real. Check out 'the drugs don't work'. It will break you in pieces. 'Sonnet' is another good one.

[@markharris6580]

creative brown sugar gets out of control...

[@Retrospective.]

"A can feel that shit". That sums it up, perfectly. Some songs have a soul, not all songs, but some do. This song is like, a condensed message in the first two lines, it says more in the opening, than some songs could never say. It's a masterpiece, and you can "feel that shit", because that shit, is real, it's Ashcroft pouring his heart out. This to me, also sounds very English, when i hear this, it makes me think of England, and it's culture and beauty encapsulated, which is strange, as I am from Scotland, haha!! This, is Britpop at it's finest. Kudos to you for receiving it, loud and clear

[@katstephenson8493]

Hey RS.. What a great comment! Especially from a Scot! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!😂 I had the privilege of living in your beautiful homeland for just over a year.. ( I lived in Fort Augustus for every season.. I was a climber) As they say.. A good song is a good song no matter where it's from! Sending blessings comrade. ☮️ And 💗 from the 🇬🇧.

[@marlenakirk17]

Wow. This is one of my most favorite songs ever. Thanks for the wonderful reaction ✌❤💫

[@abracadabra3033]

It’s an incredible song and thank you , I’m still listening to it

[@archiekennedy4741]

You are a unique reviewer - don't stop. People will 'get you'

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you , really appreciate it

[@Aharshreality9281]

This comment right here though 🤜🏽🤛🏾

[@thewatcheronthewall85]

This is why I like him so much, he listens.

[@simplyscottish7656]

aye, I get this fella, one of the best reactors I've seen. Loves the music/lyrics/graphics....soaks it up

[@pattiharvey1787]

Ditto 👍👍👍 That goes for me too dude 😘

[@jayquanvo5134]

The Verve is more than just Bitter Sweet Symphony. They are one of the greatest British bands to come out of the 90s. But man! What a song! Richard Ashcroft made something transcendental that will last forever. It’s the soundtrack to anyone’s life.

[@Hercules4444]

I just wanted to tell you after watching a few of your video reactions, how much i enjoy and appreciate your music insights👍. There are too many channels in youtube which doesnt have the slightest clue!!! about music and its so embarrassing to listen to but you are awesome in another level , anyone who truly knows music can recognize that you are on point every single time and its so refreshing to have a man who actually knows what he is talking about and got the skills needed to appreciate greatness. You got yourself a new subscriber in me, much respect from ISRAEL.👏

[@G6304]

Richard Ashcroft has to be one of the greatest song writers alive, this song gives a classic Abbey Road Studio "Wall of sound" those guitars, drums, vocals, delays, verbs on this is an eternal classic song.

[@FrankensteinintoFranken-FINE.]

It's good you got the lyrics. Powerful song

[@MS-sk5si]

Bro that sound effect at the beginning of the video destroyed my ear drums 😂 But great reaction,.. thank you for sharing.

[@paxonearth]

Wow, this made me cry while listening. I had always liked this song when it was on the radio back then, but I didn't really know the lyrics. Man, oh man, they were right on the money. Thanks for putting them on the screen.

[@sgh9114]

WOW, Loved this song as a kid, but never knew the lyrics. So profound that line about money, it's nice to see mainstream music still had a proper line here and there

[@JonsTunes]

The tune, the video, attitude, man this song is brilliant. Reminds me of days past. 👍

[@KarikiNeroli]

I remember hearing about how this music video was made: they had him walking down the street, bumping into people but those people weren't actors... they decides to get actors when one of the people he ran into tried to start a fight over it.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

So glad u have stepped outside of one genre, music is the universal language

[@glennbrock6560]

This is a great song, enjoyed this.

[@veronikahk1826]

im always playing this song and feeling it when travelling through Say London with my heavy luggage and everbody expecting ME to watch their way..-)) then they get a suprise and I SMILE MYSELF TO NEXT DAY.

[@mikecappadocia5959]

I love the vibe of your channel. I just wish I had nice weather all year round too

[@SRS13Rastus]

This song makes me think of My Sister (AKA Fozzybear), who we lost in 2015 due to complications related to her Diabetes. The local health trust kept giving her synthetic Human insulin which her body just rejected, this despite big red letters on her medical note stating "Do NOT prescribe Human Insulin, Bovine/Porcine only" Despite this they refused to allow her to use her own insulin and always gave her the synthetic human variant without her or our knowledge.. She found out about this and started a claim as she'd suffered massive problems in every visit to hospital for over 20 years, any overnight stay lead to weeks or months there as her blood sugar would tank or be through the roof... She was awarded £250,000 in compensation but never got the chance to spend it as she passed away before the funds cleared into her bank... This song was a favorite of hers, she even stole my copy of their album Urban Hymns which I didn't get back till her passing, I still have that same CD to this day... For 2 years I felt just like this video, nothing mattered, I didn't care anymore, "Life" had robbed me of someone with so much zest for life. Just gone in seconds.. It STILL HURTS to listen to but also has a special place in my heart for the memories of her inexhaustible spirit and joy of life it brings back, particularly this song, and others on the album. Sonnet, One day, Space and time, Catching the butterfly and When the drugs don't work... Miss you Fozzybear.... Always will... In the words of Stephen, the mad Irishman from Braveheart "I'll see you after..." sigh....

[@coreym0]

Thank you for reacting to this. This has been my favorite song since it was released. Love blasting it while I'm driving.

[@katstephenson8493]

Absolutely LOVE your reviews ABRCDBR! This track is STILL an anthem in the UK clubs/bars! Everyone singing it! 😂 This and almost every track from Oasis & Arctic Monkeys are sung in the clubs & bars too! 😂 Especially here in the North. Keep up the good work hun.. Love your channel! ☮️💗🇬🇧

[@stevepence229]

THIS IS A SONG THAT EVERY GENERATION CAN RELATE TO...THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVS OF ALL TIME SINCE IT CAME OUT

[@snap2snip]

You, sir, have inspired me to seriously reconsider twisting my beard into three pieces at the end

[@abracadabra3033]

Indeed , do it , its freedom

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Super great band and sound, sad the drama took them out, But the music is forever. Thanks A. Peace

[@glennbrock6560]

So much great music your gonna discover. I envy you.

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you for that

[@patrickdoolan9527]

I was there in 96. Hoxton, London. Great analysis.

[@benjaminelijah1537]

Yup.. you've got it "keep walking"!

[@kratosazar9759]

He still walking till this day!

[@AFKeveryday]

you are branching out... so good

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you

[@MrDiver1959]

another of their songs . the drugs don't work anymore. great song

[@susanasilva1647]

The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work The Verve - Lucky Man The Verve - Sonnet

[@samkavaman1980]

Love this reaction Bro... your reactions are always real

[@adamdodgshon638]

The Verve are English. The video was filmed on Hoxton High Street in London. The song samples Rolling Stones. This was probably their most famous hit, but they also hit with The Drugs Don’t Work. The lead singer Richard Ashcroft also had a couple of decent solo albums.

[@mg5347]

Also the Verve made no money from this song because the rolling stones took them to court because they thought the sample wouldn't be so prominent in the song and ended up taking all the royalties

[@dannybranigan1984]

@@mg5347 The Stones didn't take them to court but rather than ABKCO who own the song that was sampled sued them.

[@dhihosilver7419]

They did use this song in the movie... Cruel Intentions.😁

[@Tommysimonsen]

Man Brit pop and Grunge, this was the days. And I`m a Hip hop metal head, but loved me some Brit pop and Grunge in the 90`-00`s

[@timothyconwell7529]

Those are some slick licks !!

[@michaellacy3699]

"You can tell he must be from Europe." Great song but you cooked him on sight lmao

[@PaddyPowerofficial]

Great review especially putting up the top bars with fire, never saw this before👍

[@fourleafclover2885]

You should check out their song “ The Drugs Don’t Work”. It’s beautiful and written for his mother who was going thru chemo.

[@MissAngie25]

It was used in the Cruel Intentions movie.

[@TheGreatGig73]

A very COOL song! Love it!!!!

[@RK-pd8tu]

Love what you’re doing bru! Keep on keeping on. Check out “This is Music” live at haigh hall by the verve. Epic!

[@tricatel2015]

Motorhead's "Orgasmatron" also has some of the best lyrics I've ever heard.

[@thejointdoctor4204]

Top reaction my man. As somebody else recommended the drugs don't work .

[@robjay3850]

Thanks!

[@trufflehund]

Great review. Insightful.

[@colincampbell5967]

excellent reactions - would recommend 'The Drugs Don't Work' by Verve and also Handbags and Gladrags by Stereophonics & Snowblind Friend by Steppenwolf. Even if you don't do them as reco's, have a listen to them, brilliant songs.

[@thomaskobe]

I actually use this tune for my ring tone.

[@dtanya5619]

The Rosicrucian road is the only road he's ever been down. Wikipedia, the "official truth platform" paints it to be a wonderful thing, and that's what the narrative wants.

[@fredshred5194]

The violin rif was Vivaldi's 4 seasons I'm pretty sure.

[@eximusic]

Great review!

[@susannewitt6112]

I know many people who dislike this song in my home country. I like this, and the video gives that shit a +-

[@brittanygarrison8030]

Remember this sample from Lord Infamous' tune on one of the Three 6 Mafia cds?

[@abracadabra3033]

That's right and I checked also Immortal Technique - Angels and Demons

[@BadaBing8008]

THAT SHIT WENT HARDDD!!!😂🔥🔥🔥🔥 thats my favorite song by him

[@reggiegimmix9128]

this was a take on the Massive Attack's video and song called "Unfinished Symphony". You maybe recognise that as it was very popular song and vid from the 90's.

[@maxmoore3472]

That's true my man .

[@westrokker]

Great review ...

[@Nondescript_Brit]

Have a like from a random English guy. Always be you pal

[@thecoogs]

Those strings

[@t.heflin1948]

Cool review. The orchestra bit was written by The Rolling Stones. Haunting lyrics and stolen music. Kind of wraps up rock n roll. Great song!

[@katydid-jt8tl]

Love your eclectic reactions! A little dab of this genre, alittle dab of that!

[@duanemcdaniel3721]

Love your videos go 303

[@Rathardican]

Ashcroft is a genius

[@danielgordy7174]

They are from Wigan, UK

[@guzmanperez1109]

Man I'm following you from afar. Check out Watt@stax live version (theres an official one with great sound) of the great late bluesman; Albert King "Ill play the blues for you" . Cheers.

[@markwilkie3677]

The video of this is based on massive attacks unfinished Sympathy. Check it out.

[@charlescrossen7513]

Someone Great by LCD Soundsystem

[@whitneyblack8137]

You guys will like K.Flay "Crazy Town"

[@insanejane522]

I saw someone mention Massive Attack, in the comments. You should listen to their cover of The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game ft. Tracey Thorn.

[@rubbersole79]

The whole album's pretty good.

[@TheYorkMan]

You should check out the extended version of this track.... It's infinitely better, and makes more 'sense' musically than this severely edited for radio version!!

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

You should react to their song Lucky Man

[@tbone2071]

Champagne Supernova and Wonderwall by Oasis are great songs that u should checkout

[@MB-oc1nw]

What does your sigul represent? I see the Uroboros snake eating it's tail, I see the Eye Of Horus and I see some Nordic runes

[@iwantmyutube9040]

If I'm not mistaken, I think this was written by Mick Jagger.

[@1c1pal]

You are partially mistaken.

[@mrparker8610]

Hye brother can you react to a band from Malaysia...Butterfingers Faculties Of Mind/ Butterfingers State Of Abysmal - Butterfingers Mokhsa..Please Jamal I really love your chanel because of your honesty in reacting

[@nononobutyeah]

Just switched the keyboard from Cyrillic... Interesting that you have not reacted to "Lucky Man", by the same group.

[@tomcanham9218]

So you know that the eye in your sigil is reversed, right? The Wadjet Eye (Eye of Horus, Eye of Wisdom) is traditionally shown the other way, so that would indicate foolishness. But otherwise: I really like your channel :)

[@bendubec3138]

Amen sir. Capitalism is the most accurate depiction of religion.

[@glenn9683]

The band never made a penny from this song for over 20 years the Rolling stones sued them as the orchestra part was a sample from a song they used, they eventually gave the rights back to the verve recently, it was very unfair in my opinion, great British band

[@abracadabra3033]

I read a out that after the reaction and it's sad, because they created an incredible song

[@glenn9683]

@@abracadabra3033 one of my favourite bands of the 90s check out lucky man by them as well, thanks for the reply, I enjoyed your video from Northern Ireland

[@abracadabra3033]

@@glenn9683 gotcha , I will

[@dannybranigan1984]

The Rolling Stones didn't sue them but rather ABKCO did since they own the song they sampled from.

[@glenn9683]

@@dannybranigan1984 thats balls Stones sued them for 50% then stones manager for other 50%

[@LambriniSupernova]

Give Oasis a go dude. Live Forever, The Masterplan, acquiesce, don't look back in anger, wonderwall, champagne supernova, morning glory, cigarettes and alcohol, rock n roll star, slide away, etc.. pick any tune they're all bangers

[@johnpublicprofile6261]

This is not "Rock" music. Pop music might be closer, though reluctant to trivialise great music with that label. Like most UK artists, they are their own style or styles and should not be caged with a restrictive label. Nice reaction though.

[@garbageday587]

The video is reel . It was shot in one of the worst parts of London. Dude had balls he could have been beaten up or worst murdered.

[@museborn7703]

The song he wrote about his dying father will break you. The Drugs don't work. It's hauntingly tender.

[@abracadabra3033]

Ok gotcha, thank you, will definitely check it

[@vj9055]

You should try : Never wanna see you cry and See you in the next one.... A storm in heaven was a masterpiece

[@markwilkie3677]

That came out about a month after I lost my wife. cant listen to it.

[@JoeBlow_4]

mother, not father

[@timothyconwell7529]

Those are some slick licks !!

[@Mymindseye8]

The world is changing 🙏 hold your light, higher frequency higher vibration..... I love watching reactions, you are very honest and genuine. Thank you

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank You ✌🏾🙏

[@chrislc35]

love this song, and video. one you could try is "massive attack" with "unfinished sympathy" . similar kind of video..was a very popular song in UK, maybe in the US too, may have heard it. great song too. nice reaction btw, lovin your chill vibe :)

[@abracadabra3033]

Chris C I got you covered , I definitely will

[@adamdodgshon638]

Yes :-). It was actually the first video to be filmed all in one take. Massive Attack are a very special band. Protection, Angel, Teardrop great songs

[@fredshred5194]

@@abracadabra3033 yep great song, Teardrop even better

[@robertreno4489]

check out oasis-champagne supernova!

[@danebeisheim9793]

The whole Urban Hymns album is a masterpiece. Stand out tracks: The Drugs Don't Work, Lucky Man, Sonnet.

[@fabapapa9926]

My personal number one album👌 catching the butterfly is also a great song

[@chuckthefreak]

Space in time. One Day. The WHOLE album! I know this album saved my life.

[@hihoktf]

It closed out the movie Cruel Intentions, and it was a perfect song for a perfect scene.

[@abracadabra3033]

What's funny is after I reacted to it , I looked it up to see if it was on any films and it showed Cruel Intentions, so I watched the movie to see and it did fit perfectly

[@hihoktf]

@@abracadabra3033 Awesome! I'm binge watching your reactions right now and loving them. I'll put in a plug for more Pink Floyd. Keep up the good work, and I'm subscribing.

[@abracadabra3033]

@@hihoktf thank you and I actually just done another Pink Floyd, got to upload it , I appreciate you

[@bigplanslittledrive4791]

I have always loved this video. Good choice 👍

[@peoplesmedicinedrum9916]

this song is one of my absolute favorites. never really got the credit it desrved back when it came out. The Verve was a 1 hit wonder. wish it had more airplay. thanks for giving it a listen.

[@davidberry2181]

Great review of a song about life.

[@liamn8497]

My favorite song of all time... God I miss those days so much!

Great song

[@petedepledge519]

the smiths!

[@grudzz7049]

Saw roxy music in the same week..they were..FOOKIN OUTSTANDING....

[@grudzz7049]

Saw them..2yrs..3yrs ago..in manchester..fookin awesome..oh my god..excellent

[@NationandState]

Please review the originator of the British sound in the 90's: STONE ROSES, "Fools Gold"

[@Buccarado]

Man, you GOTTTA listen to Lucky Man. It's such a dream of a song.

[@zanethind]

Your not wrong the Verve is from Europe it's main singer is Richard Ashcroft from England and the band was based in the UK too