The Weeknd - Dawn FM (REACTION/REVIEW)

[@Tabby]

DISCLAIMER: Portions of this video are extremely oversaturated and there's nothing I could do...trust me. I tried everything. I got the iPhone 13 Pro and it was automatically set to HDR mode for recording and YALL BETTER TURN THAT OFF IMMEDIATELY because it completely ruined the editing process the entire time. I spent this entire day exporting 10 versions of this video and had to settle on this, I know it doesn't look bad but I was hellbent on making the original work. Thank you for your patience & buy ORNG please

[@quinnaitkenhead]

thanks for supplying the goods anyway

[@MrTables]

Nah man, don’t sweat it! If any reaction were to be over saturated, it makes perfect sense it was the new Weeknd album, especially with that background you got going on! Love the vid!

[@tomcunningham7671]

Hey, I just copped a hoodie, how long do you think it will take to get to Australia? Much love.

[@mintealuiandrei4259]

Well at least it's a lot of ORNG in it i guess, love tabs

[@AYP796]

Tabby we love you King

[@Meami_ami]

Keep going my bruddah!

[@dgrex24]

Yo Meami tell our boy Tabby to stay up on that reaction grind lol

[@AYP796]

Where tf is your second part to dawn fm dev? 😭

[@Onestrandedperson]

I genuinely don’t think there is any other reactor on the platform that puts this much effort into their videos. That’s why people love Tabby so much. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Juicetron]

It really feels like I’m listening to the album for the first time again

[@matthewmisquitta6714]

So happy he’s back, we need Kendrick reaction, Joey reaction, Gunna (but I don’t he think fucks with the vibers and flowers), make the comeback :) pls. TA1300 still best album of All time.

[@Izzy-et9cl]

Him and Shawn Cee

[@saimGX]

Try the Mercurial Number Six.

[@Onestrandedperson]

@@saimGX Nah, he’s not for me personally.

[@BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

This whole vid is a journey. So much personality. Great to see you on the top of your game.

[@dekanglu511]

Sup brad taste in joji

[@CrownedYeti]

I was laughing the whole video, such a masterpiece. and I freaking love the album, it's been on repeat since it came out.

[@phuncc]

moment of silence for the effort that went into pouring this video in front of us rn

[@phuncc]

putting not pouring jesus i was high when i wrote this

[@phuncc]

tho ig pouring works in like a metaphorical way

[@Yuh0847]

@@phuncc shouldve poured your way on that edit button!

[@phuncc]

@@Yuh0847 yeah but then it erases his heart on my comment i think

[@kodyjoliet9656]

This intro alone was worth the wait

[@kaimundo]

DITTO

[@ziomunio.]

dawn fm - 4:32 gasoline - 4:53 how do i make you love me? - 6:05 take my breath - 7:20 sacrifice - 8:15 a tale by quincy - 10:12 out of time - 10:25 here we go... again (feat. tyler, the creator) - 11:20 best friends - 13:10 is there someone else? - 14:25 starry eyes - 14:45 every angel is terrifying - 15:16 don't break my heart - 16:15 i heard you're married (feat. lil wayne) - 16:55 less than zero - 18:07 phantom regret by jim - 19:06 album recap and final tabby's thoughts on it - 20:10

[@jadyncarlin4370]

Legend

[@dr.coupardinho2892]

Goat 🐐

[@OhWellWhatTheHell1]

thank you!

[@elainedeyoung7515]

To me the steady pace/tone is exactly what makes this album so great. I can understand why some people find it boring but to me it just feels like an hour of him absolutely nailing that sound over and over and over again. Him and his team really showed a deep understanding of 80s electronic music here and there are so many little hits and textures to sink your teeth into in every song

[@waltermolina9374]

In a good way it didn’t feel so steady to me, album tripped me tf out. I’m still trying to get used to this sound. I love the whole 80’s sound but Abel’s really next level with it. It feels hella transcendental.

[@JTVA]

Tabby, you never cease to amaze me with not only your editing skills, but also your ability to provide a new perspective on whatever you're reviewing or listening to. I hope you're doing well and I really appreciate all of the effort you're putting into everything you do. Have a great 2022 and I hope to see (and hear) more from you soon!

[@gugarainho1694]

This album honestly grew on me on each new listen, it’s amazing. Great way to start 2022

[@sandermrt]

You pointing out how here we go again has the same chorus as alone again, Is the reason I watch! Just makes the album even better for me.

[@dez-m]

Ikr!!!!

[@gs2656]

For the rest of the day I won’t be able to take the word “weekussy” out of my head thank you Tabby

[@SuperDBZKILLER]

AND WHEN THE WORLD NEEDED HIM MOST, HE…….APPEARED! :D

[@03GucciWolf]

I love how everyone starts dancing when they react to the album lmao

[@genesisosuna]

Impossible not to the music is incredibly groovy

[@TheBestPizzaConnoisseur]

ay ty for takin the time to actually sit down and complete this man, even thru all the bullshit editing and processing. I can’t speak for everyone else but I genuinely wasn’t expectin a video til you mentioned it on twitter, so the fact that you did it even tho you really didn’t have to is hella appreciated. as long as you don’t feel pressured and you’re actually enjoyin yourself then keep on goin man. 🙌🏾♥️

[@TrapNation]

Awesome rection, it was so entertaining to watch 🙌 My favorite Weeeknd album!

[@hugocabrera3315]

Love these kind of reactions where you actually review and break down the album towards the end and let me tell ya this album is definitely worth deep diving and reviewing gotta be Abels most complex album by far

[@boze-montana22]

The voice he used on Gasoline, I would love to hear him do that more.

[@magneticretro6468]

he actually did that voice thing in one of the songs of After Hours !

[@Mendoza1414]

@@magneticretro6468 which one?

[@magneticretro6468]

@@Mendoza1414 Faith!

[@CrownedYeti]

Abel's commentary on this album:...”picture the album being like the listener is dead. And they're stuck in this purgatory state, which I always imagined would be like being stuck in traffic waiting to reach the light at the end of the tunnel. And while you're stuck in traffic, they got a radio station playing in the car, with a radio host guiding you to the light and helping you transition to the other side. So it could feel celebratory, could feel bleak, however, you want to make it feel, but that's what 'The Dawn' is for me."

[@quoteth]

HERE'S MY TAKE ON THE CONCEPT: since a lot of the musical and lyrical ideas feel very similar to his other albums regarding falling in love and losing someone... here's how i take this. the weeknd is the purgatory's dj and entertainment even in old age, unable to find peace and forever forced to sit in this loop of musical tragedy where his life and sorrows are washed up and engulfed in dance music, watching the crowds move on to the next life. i feel like it is this very layered concept that has both in-universe implications about the exaggerated character of the weeknd but also meta ideas about that persona and how the fans view it. they constantly never want the character of the weeknd to find peace and to move back to this claustrophobic and harsh world of the trilogy mixtapes. he's stuck in this tragic loop while the world dances around him and people beg to hear more heartbreak and revel in it, while a song like blinding lights that's about him regressing into this obsessive and fame-blinded mindset becomes some amazing hit. that's why the ending of dawn fm makes so much sense especially with the visuals from the livestream: he sheds a single tear as he watches the crowd he entertains with his endless loop of heartbreak move on like he is unable to, and maybe every time he spreads his arms wide towards the light and hopes he can move on. and if this is a trilogy as abel is implying, and after hours was the first part, this makes a lot of sense. in after hours, abel falls from stardom and back into his old ways. that makes perfect sense as the start of a story really breaking down the character of the weeknd and his flaws.

[@Akrostix]

Gonna hit every reaction video huh ;P

[@quoteth]

@@Akrostix Just the ones on channels I usually watch lol

[@Akrostix]

@@quoteth I also really like the meta aspect of it lol. One of the easiest criticisms that could be lobbed at Weeknd is that his lyrics are too samey, but in the context of the album it gives that idea a whole new light, this person that's just trapped in existential purgatory never able to move past their worst aspects and end up in a cycle of mistakes and regret (which I'm sure many can relate to). It's just 🤌

[@ryland923]

ok

[@YusufWagih]

Gasoline’s video enforces this theory

[@calebc7858]

Tabby intro game is unmatched. Absolute legend

[@prollydom6]

what a great reaction , the editing is ridiculous, the commentary is phenomenal and hilarious . final thoughts and theories are amazing as well, as i’ve been trying to piece together the theme and meaning of this album along with the music videos . this might very well be abel’s best album. once again tabby you were great.

[@Jules_DNG]

Can’t wait for you to drop your ginger reaction bro I know it’s gonna be crazy 😜 😩🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@skizzymmars7295]

Tabby, I first watched your reaction to Blonde back when I was a freshman in college. I am a completely different person now but I have loved watching your content through the years.

[@oscargalindo4927]

From the amazing edits, to the hilarious commentary. Plus the amazing added part in the end where you have gathered all your thoughts and gone through more listens of the album. I have never seen a more detailed and focused analysis of the album not to mention various details I haven't seen anyone else pick up on even myself like the song, "Here we go again", having a similar instrumental pattern to that of "Alone Again" on After Hours. Lastly, the way you connect it to the overall universe within this new trilogy along with the story it tells how Dawn is the purgatory state which sets up the path for him in the afterlife. Outstanding video overall, please keep the immense energy and passion you appear to put into your videos and reviews. You're one of a kind my guy!

[@DatDaDatty]

you put too much effort in these edits and with the numerous technical difficulties on top. appreciate you doin it all

[@brunascauri]

YOU POINTING OUT THAT PART OF HERE WE GO AGAIN ON ALONE AGAIN....... thought i was the only one dude, no other react channel pointed that out

[@negz9522]

THANK YOU FOR BEING PERFECT 😭

[@DLA.]

Happy Birthday Tabby

[@Lu_Cidtrip]

"ya think ur slick... BUT YA NOT!" I love your content dude, thanks for doing what you do.

[@IgorGebe]

No doubts Tabby is the best youtube reaction we have. I was looking forward for it! let's goooooooo

[@juliapatterson5327]

God, Tabby, I am so glad you’re making videos again. You always bring something new to each album and it’s so much fun seeing you enjoy albums! Been a subscriber since 2016 and you truly are UNMATCHED in the reaction world

[@HowKalePlays]

I swear to god I jumped with joy when I saw this upload in my notifications! Please keep uploading Tabby 🔥

[@bobberino4775]

Always a joy getting a Tabby notification. 10/10 video as always.

[@mememan3799]

Tabby I thought I was the only one who noticed the Alone Again Motif in Here we Go Again and seeing you acknowledge it made me smile. The work you put in to your videos is never recognized to the level it should be, your work is incredible man.

[@vvsvlogsYT]

You’re my favorite music channel at the moment, thank you so much for this.

[@vance1190]

"why am I dancing to those lyrics, that's sad" LMFAOOOO MEEE AFFFF

[@Huanx4]

I love you Tabby. Thanks for always giving all.

[@teamgreat]

You’re hilarious and this was so much fun! I’m in love with this album. Abel’s best work yet.

[@vilhelmhultqvist6243]

Respect to tabby, not sure if you'll see this but your videos mean the world to me and has helped me a lot for some weird reason. This is exactly what I needed right now. I'm currently stuck in a hospital in Thailand 'cause I caught the damn virus so watching tabby videos makes me float away from real life for a couple of minutes. Just the idea of listening to your favorite artists with someone that shares the same taste/opinion is just magical. Thanks Tabby for being the best out there. Hope you're doing well!

[@kasperbugge]

casually flexing the bti tattoo, what a treat

[@MrArtizlife13]

Nothing but the best from Tabby...We appreciate and love you!...

[@vvvalesmith]

when the 'Alone Again' melody played ... 🤯🤯🤯🤯 easily some of your best work man what a video xx

[@j.dickson]

Tabby man I just watched your last three reaction vids back to back to back for the first time I’ve been meaning to get around to them. I’m just about the same age as you and we have extremely similar taste in music; all of my best friends like completely different music than me so it’s really great to have a content creator that I really vibe with their opinions and feel like I actually do know someone is out there that is similarly minded and appreciates the same art as me. Keep doing your thing, wherever it is that you do it big homie

[@Zelosis_]

Was not expecting this to come out this fast, but I am totally here for it

[@amanrokade]

This album has grown on me so much. 💙

[@nayu7270]

damn this video improved my mood, love all the effort and I'm glad to still see you around, I remember discovering you through prequel three years ago and then really enjoying peachfuzz!, can't wait for whenever you will have something ready, you're really unique and I love your creativity (also Dawn FM is great and Less Than Zero followed by Phantom Regret made me cry for an hour, ESPECIALLY because of the poem)

[@mcride1242]

This video is what every reaction should aspire to be wow

[@Chuydoesartfr]

everytime i watch one of your vids it just feel like I'm watching a whole movie the editing is so GODLY

[@sullivan3004]

Amazing content as always. May day is always better when I see a Tabby video in my feed. WE RIDE OR DIE HERE

[@nickalem5692]

This reaction vid needs to be put into a museum

[@hakeem7979]

This reaction made me love the album somehow even more

[@shinebabyshine.]

So happy you reacted. The worlds already crazy enough 😌

[@FluffyPants52]

Legitimately, my favorite reaction channel on KZbin, and one of my main inspirations for making content. Hope you're doing well Tabby :)

[@TheTrueAltoClef]

I love how Jim on phantom regret by Jim eventually starts almost rapping

[@MoTM249]

The greatest 🙏🏽 this video is a trip just like the album!!

[@malcolmthecreator9009]

I personally think the album is him reminiscing about his life before he died (until I bleed out is him dying) and Jim Carrey is leading him to the AFTER LIFE through a car radio as abel is driving through purgatory Edit:YOOOO YOU SAID MY THEORY AT THE END KINDA YOU JUST MADE IT BETTER LETS GO

[@niki4you]

Tabby my guy, always producing high quality content for us mere mortals

[@bbroosk]

you put your whole tabbussy into that skit

[@mattclarke4574]

The legend is back !!

[@ryanmumby2236]

This might be the best video you’ve edited yet, I’m LOVING the themed backgrounds now it’s great Tabster, keep it up

[@jaboo]

this is one of your best Tabby. glad to have you back!

[@nottinghamreds]

You massive overeditor, you're telling me you made this video in a few days and you managed to put in reflections of you and the interior on the window, the background noise when you cut to the younger you all in the intro sequence, made sure all of the pictures and videos you used are on the pink lines on the vaporware background, added subtle motions on the drums at 18:30 to match the beat and probably WAY more details that i probably missed in such a short amount of time? Are you kidding me, you put so many editors to shame wtf. Incredible job as per

[@quoopay]

I’ve been watching you since 2017 - love seeing you back ❤️

[@JuiceLBK]

so glad someone else finally caught the Alone Again and Here we go again

[@pablovargas1694]

Your videos make me experience it again for the first time! So goooood

[@KingCuzco]

the king has returned once again!!

[@DarksoulsDeZ]

Old tabby is one of those things that is so cursed but you can’t help but like it.

[@wiiplaya25]

Always a pleasure Tabby. The work you put into these videos doesn’t go unnoticed.

[@dala4076]

glad to see an upload from you, tabs! this was a fun video and i honestly? embrace your humor. it what makes you you! & i snagged a peachfuzz sweater last time and i'm definitely planning on getting a hoodie this time! stay safe x

[@jakestjepan8941]

Love ya Tabby, glad to see ya back!

[@thomasamato9381]

You and Frugal Aesthetic gotta team up for the most edited video ever

[@ashour294]

amazing as always

[@Yuh0847]

No doubt the best reactor and reviewer on yt. U nailed it on the analysis at the end and would love it if you could further analyze later on if weeknd continues his saga with music videos. Also dope editing throighout the vid goddamn. What would u rate the album btw?

[@knwn645]

THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT PUT INTO THIS JESUS CHRIST

[@ImThatSassyChic]

Nice catch on the Alone Again and Here We Go Again!

[@clazclown8]

Tabby you are the GOAT reactor to ever react!!! You make me cackle while also speaking facts. Missed you!

[@orbitalglue]

Man. You always got the best reaction vids. U the goat

[@elijahlb]

Glad you’re here Tabby! I wish I could like the video a million times!

[@johanortiz930]

That Predestination Movie vibe intro is Crazy 🔥

[@ringer1324]

I’m loving all these uploads. Nice to have more than 1 tabby video a year

[@saintdolphin]

HE’S BACK

[@jibranruiz7249]

I’m everywhere GILF Tabby, this album was just so bouncy, ty for the reaction ily

[@leurygrullon8446]

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[@gabedabling7894]

The world is so much better when Tabby is uploading videos 😁

[@gusf.6438]

Jim is giving the true message of what havens is. Is right now, this pure moment. He knows that. Everybody can know that. Just unwind your mind, and train your soul to align. Thats a true message from someone that is seeing heaven in front of him. Lets open, this its free for everyone :)

[@SOSHAC]

The new merch is sick tabby, and I love all the work youve been putting out as of late honestly. Kelly Green is still in my rotation atm

[@ericgonzalezmusic]

Its good having the legend back 😤 Great reaction/review bro!

[@DVSPQN]

the inclusion of the spanish flea during the promo hit a weird nostalgic tone I never thought would get hit again

[@CrownedYeti]

why are you such a mood

[@Kaahthulu]

Glad to see you thriving man 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@starz333]

amazing editing tabster ‼️

[@doyneamite]

The editing is hilarious. Great to see you back Tabby!

[@reelsallday953]

Sonically such a great listen, but there's so much more beneath the surface if you go and dig. Abel said in an interview that this album is like being in a car, in a tunnel, in purgatory, waiting in traffic to reach the light at the end of the tunnel (metaphorically and physically). Jim Carrey serves as the DJ for the radio station you hear on the way while you're in traffic. He guides you and gives you insight on why you might or might not make it into heaven. On another level, the album depicts (at least to me) what it feels like to be in a toxic relationship that is dying. The euphoria of the ride up and the climax with "Take My Breath". The Weeknd eventually ends the relationship in Sacrifice - "I want to sacrifice your love for more of the night", because he's toxic and is innately flawed. Quincy Jones depicts what it's like to grow up with trauma and to subconsciously cut off women in your life because of previous childhood issues (Also, Thriller Quincy Jones... from Thriller.... so fitting). Abel then realizes that he loves the girl he cut off and that he's "Out of Time" to get her back. He then tries to get her back with "Best Friends" and "Is There Someone Else?" eventually leading to the realization that she is now married. "Less than Zero" finishes it off with the feeling of closure, but still having some regret deep down that he blew it with his love. He says "You tried your best with me, I know..." acknowledging the fact that he inherently has issues as a human. Jim Carrey tail ends the album with a poem that serves as lessons that you should heed, if you actually want to make it to heaven. "Heaven is for those who let go of regret", among some other really awesome life lessons and metaphors. It's also significant that The Weeknd is old on the album cover, maybe meaning he's been stuck in purgatory for quite some time. Probably my favorite album in years. Never have related to more or felt seen more by a work of art in my life.

[@roguevirgo902]

Best edited reaction reviews out there! No ones touching the goat

[@spencersuen3360]

had the same exact reaction to Out of Time lmaoooo love your videos Tabby

[@Loshi_]

this video is so damn good. Should have wayyyy more views and likes. So great Tabby! Would love to see more like this and can't wait for your album!!! #dawnfmreaction #theweekndreaction :P

[@AdrayCC]

Holy... Damn bro, found you during the Saturation trilogy era and I've thought back then that you'r reaction are great. But this... This is next level. My fav reaction channel to larger part of music that I've been listening to. Thank you, really appreciate the content

[@redcoinbandit]

Dude this album is so SMOOTH

[@bootcutbandit]

Thanks for sticking thru the troubles

[@CasJC08]

First time viewer, this dude is HILARIOUS 😹😹😹