The Weeknd House of Balloons - Reaction Part 2

[@mercurialno6]

Please consider supporting me to help me carry on this journey! www.patreon.com/mercurialno6

[@Jovvanni]

0:21 - What You Need 3:48 - House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls 10:35 - The Morning 17:33 - Wicked Games

[@samsungfanboy]

The distinction between the original and "unoriginal" versions: The Weeknd released his three mixtapes in 2011 for free download. After he signed to his label, they re-released those as his album Trilogy, and the changes made were that the songs were remastered and some of the samples didn't clear, so they were excluded. Now, on the respective 10-year anniversaries of each tape, he's been re-releasing the original versions of the mixtapes, because he got the samples to clear now.

[@brodykuemin9331]

Do you know if he will release echoes of silence on streaming services as well?

[@ofordy]

@@brodykuemin9331 yeah in December

[@brodykuemin9331]

@@ofordy 🥳🥳🥳

[@xXEliminatorXx99]

the "remastered" versions where just more clean sounding but lost all the rough and raw appeal of the OG versions. Echoes of Silence was the only exemption, but House of Ballons and Thursday sounded better on the mixtapes.

[@sashasmj9563]

@@xXEliminatorXx99 expect for HoB/Gtg which sound better in the original mixtape

[@isthateze]

When you started playing guitar to house of balloons completely improvised i was blown away . I can’t lie

[@DiegoSanchez-kt7sq]

Adding that guitar with the bass on Glass tables girls was too fire 🔥

[@mercurialno6]

It's just come to me! The song I was trying to think of!!! The Asphalt World by Suede. Never mind... better late than never! Ha ha!

[@yunngyeez1620]

DONDA next?

[@eleventhhouseofzenith]

Future-Dirty Sprite 2. The beats you will like.

[@AngelicDemonGirl]

Hey dude I love your channel and videos ! I think you would do well on tiktok and lots of people will like you and than follow you here :)

[@macuiIt]

The original mixes just have a special place in my heart as they are the original versions which were polished in trilogy a year later.

[@LouisTeeChannel]

This was amazing I'm so happy right now

[@nickmizgala3169]

You playing the guitar with house of balloons was so fire

[@mitcho5452]

The Weeknd actually has gotten inspiration from portishead. His song Belong to the World from his album Kiss Land samples portishead. I think the sample is from Machine Gun or something along those lines.

[@m.i.d7174]

Portishead actually sued the weeknd over belong to the world lol

[@mitcho5452]

@@m.i.d7174 yeah lmao he asked for permission to use it and they said no so he changed it a tiny bit and used it anyways 😂

[@twice2wice]

@@mitcho5452 he made his producer recreate it. Dannyboystylez i think

[@scopeworth7781]

You were right on with all your comparisons! The Weeknd said that Portishead influenced a lot of Trilogy. It borrows a lot from the trip hop movements in the 90s. I love how The Weeknd was able to borrow so much from movements in the 80s and 90s and still make something that will appeal to a traditional hip hop/R&B crowd. I remember when this record came out back in 2011. I was so tired of how generic R&B had been at that point (Chris Brown, Usher, etc.) But then Frank Ocean and The Weeknd brought something new to the game.

[@lincolncurtis1725]

Unbelievably talented artists

[@djpgurl13]

Wicked Games was his first hit, your right on the money!

[@SPACEDOUT19]

it was a wonderful journey watching this channel grow from the lonerism reaction to now!

[@bagyawanniachchige3560]

“He can swear really nicely” 😂 Part 3 neeeeeeded

[@stelmaria-mx]

I honestly love these experiences you present to us, Mr M! It genuinely takes me back to my reaction and the little bits you pick up on in terms of production elevates your reactions from the rest.

[@cameronzandieh7349]

I love when you break off into tangents and the main point of the video isnt even there for like 10 minutes. Its honestly like im in person just jammin out with you. Theres nothing better than throwing on some music and seeing where it takes you.. love your channel my man much love from new york!

[@therealbwells2024]

It's always a good day when the Mercurial Number Six reacts.

[@hakeem7979]

that acoustic actually sounds amazing on House of Balloons wow

[@xavvi]

A perfect album.

[@ericiatan]

Could you make a full guitar cover for house of balloons because damn that sounded amazing

[@jjonchh]

listen to Happy House by Siouxsie and the Banshees

[@ZapVolcanic]

This man just did a glory box cover in the middle of a reaction what a legend

[@scottfarrell5492]

I did not expect the acoustic guitar over house of balloons to be THAT FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@lincolncurtis1725]

Sounded so good over glass table girls

[@ChuckNorris-sd5ng]

Lonely Star one of my Favorite songs of all time. Such a good song

[@efmdino]

man there's no one like you hahaha loved your reactions!! cant wait to witness all your reaction videos to the weeknd's whole discography.

[@mercurialno6]

There may be no-one like me. But the others are more successful! Ha ha!

[@efmdino]

@@mercurialno6 you're on your way there! you're unique which means you're incomparable. XO fans (the weekend fans) loves to watch reaction videos and they will be with you not only in your journey to the weeknd's discography, but also to witness your success!

[@mercurialno6]

Ahhhhh... I thought you were all fans of gravy!

[@maxwellfarquhar5750]

Glad you noticed the trip hop influences in early Weeknd songs, he even samples Portishead on his album Kissland, which you should definitely get round to listening to - it has a very cinematic production if that makes sense

[@sickomobamba9619]

Your way you experience music is just so amazing. Just seems like you enjoy every second of it

[@danarjomandi494]

I need this typa reaction for all the mixtapes…. This is goated

[@MIS3RY.]

When I was in high school I use to always say this sounds like something that would be on massive attack’s mezzanine or Portish head . Man I miss when The Weeknd was working w/ doc McKinney. That’s when he was at his best . Ive been listening to his first 3 tapes for 10 years straight and it doesn’t get old , kissland also .

[@srbrunoav]

This reaction here is fucking amazing! He is descovering a genius, is so genuine Do more and more please

[@karangill7189]

my favourite reactor experiencing one of my favourite artists first mixtapesssssss

[@YMX_]

My guy, your reactions are genuinely insane. Keep em up, love from Aussie land

[@bvhvxo]

So nice to see him enjoy it that much, his face says it all

[@royfablooo2810]

This was his first Mixtape to be released, he released these songs on his own and blew up on early KZbin. Amazing isin't it.

[@stellar3508]

I love your appreciation of music, your videos are amazing. I'm listening to new music every week trying to be the way you are. Keep up the good work!

[@OGx1411]

The last belt got me... :D loved ur reaction!

[@joemomma6317]

I love how you clearly have so much fun making these videos

[@joemomma6317]

Love that you're getting into the weeknd's music

[@ovaisbilal]

Can't wait till you hear the production on Echoes Of Silence

[@ovaisbilal]

@Elijah Hilbeet Echoes of silence personally

[@ovaisbilal]

@Elijah Hilbeet did you do it :)?

[@whyar3y0uga34]

EOS barely edges out HOB for me bc of the production

[@BTWelling]

My prayers have been answered! Thank you Mercurial!

[@693gamefreak]

Incredible video as always

[@jordanl6620]

Heard this mixtape the first time I'd ever taken LSD. Unforgettable

[@rodvincetolosa9386]

This channel's amazing, feels like im there with you just jamming to good music

[@notyourdad]

Never been a huge Weeknd fan but I do remember listening to this back in the day and vibing to it - and this just reminded me of how much better his earlier stuff was.

[@drachentoddy]

what didn‘t you like about After Hours? It was a pretty beloved Album even along the old Fanbase

[@ofordy]

@@drachentoddy one of the greatest albums I’ve ever heard

[@jacobwardontwitter7611]

his earlier stuff isn't better, pretty much all of his albums are of the greatest quality, they just cater to different eras, styles, and vibes.

[@sebastiandiaz1836]

I love your reactions, what you do brings me so much joy :D it’s so unique

[@jordanwhitby3526]

Can’t wait for the donda review!

[@eversince.]

Visit his website, his reaction to donda's first 3 tracks is there.

[@miscmusic7547]

@@eversince. Thx

[@sheikhhussain3145]

What’s the website

[@mateomarinucci]

omg, you add so much content to the songs. Amazing, the best reaction ive ever seen.

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

"Singing in my used sock" has a different meaning in my house. Great reaction brother!

[@noamvolodarsky444]

i love the way you've been editing this reaction, you didn't cut many things out

[@selfmadeeeeed]

DONDA REACTION...THE WORLD NEEDS IT

[@apandya02]

genuinely get so excited for a reaction everytime you put one out! love that you're covering the weeknd and can't wait to see you add your musical touch to the rest of his projects

[@coldcookie]

Love you, Sir!!!! Loved it

[@famitsme]

25:06 this guy is too much 😂😂🤣 great reaction

[@NicolasLopez-vv7sb]

Man mate your voice is beautiful ! Music comes from HERE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@preetisulm]

keep up the fantastic work my man! the genuine happiness you get from listening to all diff types of music brings me joy, and I learn quite a bit from you as I am so out of touch with musical instruments/sounds, etc. so thanks for all the knowledge you drop along the way too!

[@unclebob4344]

Thank you for this, thank you for your reactions

[@shivaamjoshi]

(originals) were released this year on the 10th anniversary of house of balloons

[@will-sv2wh]

What’s the difference and the story behind it

[@benjipark5149]

@@will-sv2wh many of the tracks had copyrighted samples and instrumentals, so they were altered when first put on streaming services

[@wolfof]

This is The Weeknd’s first project. You should listen to his latest album After Hours. That would be interesting to see. Great video as always brother

[@therealbwells2024]

I think he should just go through the discography and he'll eventually get to After Hours. That'd be nice

[@MIS3RY.]

Nah , he should do Thursday & eos , kissland too . His first 3 tapes & kissland is his best work . Maybe I’m just biased torwards those projects because I was 16 when they dropped and I would listen to it EVERY DAY for like 3 years lol and to this day 10 years later i still do , the new stuff just doesn’t hit the same . Bring doc McKinney back !!

[@therealbwells2024]

@@MIS3RY. Yeah his older stuff is great I think he'd probably like all of his projects, they're all unique in some way

[@danielgomez1703]

After hours? Are tou a new fan? we need the kiss land and starboy reaction before

[@danielgomez1703]

@@therealbwells2024 yes

[@slothman707-]

Ur guitar on house of balloons is amazing

[@lovelore]

dr seuss sock rap at the end, nailed it

[@hayo3223]

yo you rocked that guitar, loved that tbh

[@johnnyflamevlogz8203]

Surprised you didn't recognise the Siouxsie and the Banshees sample on the title track, the "woooooaaaaah" bit

[@mercurialno6]

Why? Do I look like a Siouxsie and the Banshees fan?

[@Ziiyad]

@@mercurialno6 LMAO

[@johnnyflamevlogz8203]

@@mercurialno6 I don't know what I expected

[@allauto1448]

FINALLY LETS GOO THABKS FOR THIS AMAZING REACTION

[@low876]

I know no one is going to say this…but my mans shirt is impeccably pressed 🙌🙌😩😩…amazing edits as always! Cheers.

[@tilweoverdose6830]

Brockhampton - Iridescence reaction would be lovely

[@gerardymonroy5389]

Ive been waiting for this!!

[@TWO3]

"He can swear really nicely" LOL

[@NoThoughtAllFeels]

Jon Bellion - The Human Condition. Will heal your soul. The music is pretty good

[@22eee]

THIS

[@22eee]

overhated album imo

[@bi7826]

I love the references to the prodigy massive attack and tricky

[@wesmaly]

hope you get to 100k subs soon, mate. keep dropping Weeknd reactions and it'll happen sooner than later

[@joemomma6317]

Love this wicked games is such a classic

[@TechnicalAssassin1]

Just quality content as always thank you 🙏

[@stwertben6874]

i stg he the best music reviewer😭🔥

[@skitsdani006]

Mercurial there is no one like you! You make me enjoy music so much and I thank you for it! P.S please check out Kanye and Travis Scott’s best friend Kid Cudi and his album “Man on the Moon”!!!

[@brianattyberry]

Not gonna type... Just gonna watch... So happy right now...

[@quaniboi]

Amazing! Need that After Hours review!

[@ajlance9536]

You should definitely put together a compilation of your covers. I remember your Runaway by Kanye cover being something I’d prefer over the original. That guitar in House of Balloons was fantastic. Keep up the great work!

[@ofordy]

Cant wait for kiss land reaction

[@JoseGarcia-fv6tm]

love the outfit today

[@GamesBurro]

Great reaction sir!!!

[@goatham92]

Because the internet- childish gambino reaction is a must

[@greg5730]

beautiful portishead cover

[@badcaseofthebajabada]

Great experience Mercurial as always! Thank you for your work. When are we going to get a tour of your collection these days! We’d love to hear your favorite pressings and Crown Jewels of the collection.

[@mattweachter600]

Honey wake up, the mercurial number six posted

[@tommybeats9241]

bro fr wrote a whole radiohead song while listening to wicked games😭

[@dariusbigtime]

Lmao you got me weak 😂💀

[@kimkitsuragi17]

he has a portishead sample in kiss land i think

[@NicolasLopez-vv7sb]

Love the videos of The Weeknd 💼 all videos are great but frank and The Weeknd MY BOYS

[@archit7504]

he's a big kanye fan, has the donda album cover at the background

[@littlemot1]

The cool uncle

[@buabua6883]

You need to react to the bonus tracks from the mixtapes too , theyre all great

[@heartz1316]

WAITING 4 PART 3 I NEED 2 C UR REACTION TO COMING DOWN

[@hakeemolajujuan3756]

Would love to see a review of 1999 by joeybada$$. One of my favorite albums ever. Love your content man!

[@PsychoHF]

That cereal doe edit: I loved your mini Portishead cover, holy shit you're awesome.

[@mercurialno6]

Thanks for watching. :-)

[@joemomma6317]

Im so excited for wicked games

[@owethusim2021]

DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA

[@yonko728]

Needs to react to tears in the rain

[@phoenixtempleeviltruth8074]

And then… The Party and the After Party

[@angie-jo1mn]

How did I get back here 👀👀🤣🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@muhammadabdullahqureshi1941]

I would love to hear your critique of The Weeknd's Kiss Land project

[@mercurialno6]

A land of nothing but Gene Simmons talking bollocks?

[@angie-jo1mn]

Sounds good to me🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@vadershotnuts3021]

Best thing to wake up to let’s goooooooo