THIS IS A BANGER!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING The Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood REACTION

[@Malic430]

Gorillaz are an English virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The band primarily consists of four animated members: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. Their fictional universe is presented in music videos, interviews and short cartoons. In reality, Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor, and Gorillaz' music often features collaborations with a wide range of featured artists like Snoop Dog, Elton John, and Beck. You need to check out their songs "Dirty Harry", "Melancholy Hill", "Saturn Bars", "Dare", "Stobelight", "Aeris", "Desole",...pretty much every Gorillaz song out there.

[@csn10]

Damon Albarn's first album with Blur titled Leisure was his best until Gorillaz, but Blur's few hits came later: Boys & Girls, Parklife, Song 2. Having seen both bands live, he's come a long way since his earliest performances.

[@southpawentertainment9594]

Another note is that the rapper in this song is Del the Funky Homosapien back in the day.

[@SMccrate01]

Also check out the vid for Stylo that features Bruce Willis and the vocal guests are Mos Def and the great Bobby Womack. He went on to make at least one more solo albums before he sadly passed.

[@AtomicMama42]

Is there a theory that one of then is Banksy

[@catrionamackenzie4933]

One of the reasons why they were cartoons was so that Damien could reinvent himself after Blur. Massive fan of both bands 🙌

[@arkhsm]

All my daughters love these Gorillaz songs; infact my 8year old just played it yesterday !!

[@michaelnewman6878]

Jay, I know you reacted to "Feel Good, Inc" when you you first started you channel. You should react to this song again with Amber. I would love to see her reaction. If I remember correctly you had just started the channel and you were not digging the song. I bet if you were to watch it again, I bet you would like it a whole lot more.

[@hedomarie5940]

same

[@andidreyes5323]

Same

[@raulp3943]

Agreed!

[@paulbaker7578]

Guest rap by Del the funky Homosapien. Main vocals by Damon Alban from Blur.

[@ContentHouseFilms]

And in Feel Good the guest rappers are De La Soul 😁

[@Mocroskate]

I KNEW I RECOGNIZED THAT VOICE!

[@carlitosd.9699]

Arguably the most experimental band of the last 20 years! And they are a full-fledged Band as they do play live and aren’t ‘studio-only’.. last time I saw them they literally had 1/2 of the Clash (yes, THE the Clash) on Stage, DeLaSoul, Bobby Womack and Little Dragon, along with Albarn, and it all flows perfectly! Not to mention the amazing artwork of Jamie Hewlett on the animation and illustration side… it’s an insane experiment that somehow worked out and is still goin super strong 20 years later.

[@777luizo]

I saw them live 3 years ago and I almost cried when I realized I was in front of half of the The Clash

[@goldboy150]

I was gonna say...how do you get 2/3rds of the clash? Cut topper headon in half?

[@carlitosd.9699]

@@goldboy150 hehehehe very true! I was thinking about Strummer, Simonon and Jones as the ‘consistent’ ones, at least ‘till the definitive split. 😅

[@kenkeep69]

The rappers in "Feel Good Inc." are the group De La Sol, and as many have already said, the rapper in this song Del the Funky Homosapien. Other guest singers have include Nena Cherry, Bobby Womack, Lou Reed, and Snoop Dog. The live shows are fascinating as they bring out one great singer after another.

[@NealStidham]

That's Del the Funky Homosapien rapping the verses. He's one of the rotating cast of musicians that contributes to the project, and a fantastic rapper in his own right. Check out his track "Mistadobalina" for more.

[@jeremyv8647]

or the entire Deltron 3030 album. Incredible.

[@lsuwakeboarder]

Del is one of my all time fav hip hop artists. I’ve seen him live and he always closes with Clint Eastwood. So good

[@RenR70]

Hieroglyphics

[@SevenHunnid]

I quit my job of 2 years , so i can smoke weed on my KZbin channel full time haha😹

[@TheArchangel911]

@@jeremyv8647 that album is on a short list of great rap albums

[@alansonoda]

Gorillaz are so cool, one of a kind band. Another one to react to is "Dare"

[@noblesseraizel3741]

And listen to feel good inc together

[@cometogether999]

Del the Funky Homosapien is the rapper. Gorillaz was started by the former lead singer of Blur; Damon Albarn.

[@jenniferreed9105]

I'm old, drunk and lazy. Did Del the funky homomsapien have anything to do with The Infectious Groove?

[@garymcatear822]

There are so many Gorillaz songs to choose from, i literally can't pick one to react too, but if you had a gun at my head and forced me to pick one now i would say 'Meloncholly Hill'.

[@trjbrew]

They are a cartoon band. Their lead singer is actually Damon Albarn of the real life band Blur. Try a tune called "Song 2" from them. As for the cartoon band, they did have several hits, a couple more are "Dare" and "Soulchild".

[@headofbaphomet]

Song 2 is awesome but so short they should listen to it twice lol

[@educatedlaziness3268]

Personally my favorites are Stylo and Melancholy Hill

[@GambitArkana]

The other guy is the creator of Tank Girl.

[@michaellynch5254]

Clint Eastwood is much more than just a Western actor.

[@chriso6719]

The opening vocal is their version of a vocal from the movie The Good, The Bad ,and The Ugly. Which was one of the spaghetti westerns starring Clint Eastwood.

[@itsmedino]

Okay this time I have no idea if he lying or not but it's Chris so I say trust him

[@chriso6719]

@@itsmedino If you've never seen that movie, it's a classic must watch.

[@itsmedino]

@@chriso6719 oh yeah it's a classic. Lee Van Cleef? Forget about it. Actually I think we are close enough to the same age, do you remember "The Master" with Van Cleef when we were kids? Like Knight Rider it is probably cheesy as hell but I couldn't get enough when I was a kid.

[@chriso6719]

@@itsmedino I don't remember that show, I do remember Knight Rider. But ,yes, he was in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

[@Xcris_crosX]

@@itsmedino Silly rabbit. Of course it's from those famous (Italian) spaghetti westerns. Europeans loved the shoot 'em up lawlessness of the American wild west

[@bigdavezilla]

The Gorillaz frequently bring in guest rappers on their songs. Their songs "DARE", "19-2000", and "Saturnz Bars (Spirit House)" are some of my favorites.

[@Shrykespeare]

Glad you finally got back to Gorillaz! :) I really hope you dive into this rabbit hole. They have some bangers. PLEASE do "Stylo", which may just be the coolest video ever made. "Dare" is fantastically upbeat and will get you moving. "Hollywood" (feat. Snoop Dogg!) is also amazing. You never see the actual band, only the four animated characters.

[@ursanator]

Yes , finally . I suggested this several times as well as otrhers by them

[@irishbears2103]

The one thing about Gorillaz, every one of their songs has a different sound to it.

[@TexumBǰornWrong]

Y'all scarin' me looking like you dont know who Clint Eastwood is....😱😱😱

[@josephmleczko3097]

They a r e kids that's why man

[@Jarmann369]

They fake shit too

[@TrevorandThea]

Now you need to dive into some Blur: Parklife, Girls & Boys, Song 2, There’s No Other Way, End of a Century… bangers all!

[@Entenluc]

Song 2 - awesome

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Oh man Gorillaz is great! Their song Stylo is an absolute banger.

[@Gantzz321]

check out this killer version Clint Eastwood (GORILLAZ) on Triple Neck Guitar - Luca Stricagnoli - Fingerstyle Guitar Cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH7JcpmdlsmneJY

[@Chris8-0]

And the video is awesome.

[@mojomusica.0169]

@@Gantzz321 Luca is Awesome.

[@Herbert04]

Every time I listen to them my brain is trying to figure out why I like it so much. It's just fricking crazy. I went crazy one day and just sat there looking up their videos for hours. Yes I must be a fan.

[@Chris8-0]

The Gorillaz is basically two guys. One of them does the music and was the singer of a 90s band called blur. The other does all the artwork and videos. Most of the videos are linked together and tell the story of the four band members. I recommend you react to "Stylo" and "on melancholy Hill" back-to-back. Completely different songs and artwork.

[@mirjamvond1731]

Love Gorillaz! My favorite is Dare, it has such a particular vibe to it. Love it. 💕

[@mattshaw6180]

Try "DARE" for another direction of Gorillaz!

[@allendesalme197]

Have you all ever heard anything by They Might Be Giants? Modern alternative talk/sing offrock band (my term) - fascinating guys!

[@JoeMama410]

I love Birdhouse in Your Soul and their version of Istanbul

[@Villagelark]

Omggg please yes! Nobody ever reacts to them and it bums me out

[@lonelyboy90210able]

...western actor, ouch! He's a legend, he's an icon, Amber.

[@iabconsulting]

Gorillaz are an English virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The band primarily consists of four animated members: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. Their fictional universe is presented in music videos, interviews and short cartoons. In reality, Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor, and Gorillaz' music often features collaborations with a wide range of featured artists. Remi Kabaka Jr. became the producer for the band in 2016 after several years of providing the voice of Russel Hobbs and was listed as an official member alongside Albarn and Hewlett in the 2019 documentary Gorillaz: Reject False Icons.

[@lydiaaustin7392]

Head East: Never Been Any Reason (Live) HAs to be the Live Version, it's awesome! ♥♥♥

[@georgebaxter7380]

Hey Amber , a few for female fridays. KD Lang,Taylor Dane ,Jody Wattley,Wynonna Judd,Dione Warlick,Laura Branagin ,Kim Carnes ,as you tell i love female vocalist. Keep rocking it!

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Another for consideration: Bonnie Raitt!

[@ItsVincentAgain]

You had me at K.D. Lang. Hopefully, "Constant Craving" will be first.

[@christinephilpot5063]

Zz Ward please. She's very underrated. Try " put the gun down", "she ain't me". " Til the casket drops".

[@hagbard777]

I would add Tanita Tikaram and Kosheen to the list.

[@paulb4604]

You guys must have read my mind because literally 15 minutes before you posted this reaction I was searching to see if you had reacted to this song? Crazy!

[@37kdbethea]

One of my favorite songs by The Gorillas….the rapper is Del Tha Funky Homosapian he’s Ice Cube’s cousin

[@christiekraczek6522]

I have LOVED this since it first came out!!! I am soooo happy you got around to it!!!! PLEASE check out LIE TO ME by Johnny Lang. He was 17 when he made this album. I have seen him in concert and he is AMAZING!!!

[@simonk7937]

Don't give up by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush Time to say goodbye by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli Barcelona by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

'Steam' is a good P.G. song..

[@greeniegoblin7666]

Del spitting bars. Del has some great solo tracks also. Catch a Bad One and Mistadobalina are some of my favorites.

[@andy0liver]

No cartoon series but Damon has confirmed that there is a Gorillaz movie in the works which will be released on Netflix when it's finished. On a side note, I'd be interested to see your reaction to Dry Your Eyes by The Streets, I genuinely have no idea what you'd make of it but I'd love to find out

[@ocelot815]

Another good song is Bjork singing "it's oh so quiet...."That song is an ear-worm!✨

[@michaelnewman6878]

Noooooo don’t recommend that song, I’ll never got it out of my head.

[@eddiemi]

@@michaelnewman6878 do it with the video.

[@adrikmotka]

Fun Fact. The rapper (Del the Funky Homosapien) didn't even want to do the song. They brought him in because the artist who drew it drew the Tank Girl Comics and Del's a super fan.. But when he read the original lyrics he was like "this isn't my thing. I'm gonna pass!" But Damon Albarn stopped him and said "Wanna write something else?" and Del just kinda riffed with him and he said "The song grew on me the more we worked on it."

[@pamax971]

Wow that's cool

[@shemgreenwood559]

One of the most innovative and versatile bands out there! As the band progresses the animation gets better! They are a "virtual band" which features all kinds of guest artists- their latest album Song Machine has an amazing track with Elton John and 6lack called "The Pink Phantom!" So many great Gorillaz masterpieces!

[@R_SENAL]

I love this song, this is one of the few songs with Rap in it that I actually know all the words to and will sing/rap along with, cause ya know I'm a metal guy, but I love this song and always have!

[@austen2gaskell2]

Watching this back, i just realized they probably named this song "Clint Eastwood'" because of the opening notes of the song/those cool vocalizations. They sound a lot like an Ennio Morricone score riff, and Morricone did the movie scores for a bunch of Spaghetti westerns Eastwood probably starred in. It took me like 6 years to register that holy shit.

[@jeremyv8647]

Del is criminally underrated

[@timothyharwood1941]

Thank you and love you guys. You always have a fun excited and earnest energy. Keep spread it to the world.

[@tj_2701]

The entire first album is amazing.

[@tj_2701]

Feel Good is from album #2 I believe and the first self titled album is definitely the best. 😋

[@tj_2701]

Yes the music is great, but it is elevated by the videos.

[@buckfiden2988]

Del... My Man... Always kills it.

[@madicelander]

Ghhaaahhh, damn I love ya'lls reaction to this. This is a combo of several amazing British artists btw. And the singer was originaly the lead singer of "Blur" which was a British band with a few hits. Amazing artists. Love this channel. You guys are awesome.

[@d-2793]

I dig this song! Great suggestion for a reaction!! You guys enjoyed it 😁

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Every single they did was awesome! Catchy! Dark!

[@79mib]

Yes! So glad y’all got into this bidness.

[@MrJoeBada]

The opening sounds was a lil shout out to one of Clint's movies "The Good the Bad and the Ugly" (1966). The opening of the movie had those kind of sounds.

[@blaisefraser9824]

Lucinda Williams ..Car Wheels on A Gravel Road

[@jtib5968]

I'm pretty sure that "sunshine in a bag" is a drug reference.

[@ImmortalBroken]

Probably, but it always makes me think of the episode of Golden Girls where Blanche was sleep-deprived and she saw a ziploc with egg yolks in it and drunkenly declared it "little balls of sunshine in a bag" lol.

[@jacobblackmon5525]

I can't say for certain, but this song always hit me as what it's like when doing drugs. The singer "ain't happy," but they have "sunshine in a bag." Then you get the rap section which is about how impressive and cool they suddenly are (cool like Clint Eastwood). But none of the coolness and awesome feelings they have are real. "It's all in your head."

[@billmcandrew9210]

Green Day Wake Me Up When September Ends it’s about lead singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong who’s father passed away of cancer in September when he was 8. He locked himself in his room and cried to his mom and told her “Wake Me Up When September Ends”. It’s a banger and the music video is about a couple torn by war and is like a movie.

[@cazllan]

I absolutely love watching you reacting to all sorts of music that I love ❤️ my daughter was bought up loving the gorilla's 😊

[@vickidolph1581]

I love this song!!!❤️

[@isildur73]

Stylo is such a vibe and a phenomenal music video!

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

Oh man when this song first came out we had never heard anything like it. This scratched so many musical itches we didn't know we had.

[@lorirose5343]

So happy to see this reaction!! ❤

[@itchyandred4131]

I'm an old lady and I dig this right here ✌️

[@itsmedino]

K-von, me and a few others really want to see a reaction to INXS "Never Tear Us Apart"

[@chriso6719]

I'll second that when then get back around to INXS.

[@ladyamythyst69]

For sure need to do more INXS. Amber would love “Suicide Blonde”.

[@XplozoneReacts]

We absolutely love this! 🙏❤️☺️

[@krisdoggett483]

You guys should react to some Beck. "Loser", "Devil's Haircut ", "New Pollution " and "Two Turn Tables".

[@strawberryeyes3496]

It was actually announced a few days ago that Gorillaz making a film for Netflix. Gorillaz is a virtual band made up of musicians who wanted to produce music outside of their own band's genres. 2-d (the male singer with the blue hair) is voiced by Damon Alban from Brit Pop band Blur (Park Life, The Universal, Song 2 etc).

[@JRcomments]

Gorillaz is considered a virtual band. Genius. 20 years later and the 4 chars grew up and still look good. heh.

[@karagail]

Amber, do you remember this was in the Troll Movie? It was sung by the bergens

[@marjoriefraser7788]

You have to do Dare next by Gorillaz it's 🔥

[@teresajarrell452]

Please look into the J GEILS BAND. Many songs to choose from, but I think you would enjoy CENTERFOLD to start. I'm sure the others can give their opinion too.

[@madelynwillet668]

you guys should react to Shine On You Crazy Diamond parts 6-9 or Echoes. both by Pink Floyd

[@robertwood9532]

I can remember when Feel Good Inc. first released. My friends and I were dumbfounded by how original and brilliant it was.

[@tykroner1133]

Dare, Dirty Harry, Saturn Barz, I could go on and on. The Gorillaz are a super unique band and I highly recommend listening to them more and more!

[@katkonces5651]

Violent Femmes “Blister in the Sun”. Timeless.

[@yerm-thethird8541]

yay I first to see this masterpiece

[@tinaburkhalter6111]

Omg , this is so 2o21 , i have never heard anything like this . , wow, thanks again . 😍😍

[@thelocusst]

Been watchin for awhile. She does add to everything

[@AustinKloud]

This was the track that hooked me back in the day when this album was released

[@chriscollesano8463]

Years ago I was at a party with my girl. Unknowingly I ate some brownies that had a kick. We came home and this video came on Mtv.. I was really,really into it😆 great band!

[@Mauther]

The cool thing about the Gorillaz is that since they are not a "real" band, they're not stuck with one style. Everybody in the band has a "day job" with another band so they can cut loose and do weird and experimental stuff in Gorillaz. Also they run the gambit with their collaborators. You've got new or niche acts like SchoolBoy Q and Slowthai, deep cuts from Brit rock/pop like Leee John and Peter Hook to big names like Del the Phunky Homosapien/Deltron, Beck, Robert Smith, De La Soul (Feel Good Inc), Elton John, and Dennis Hopper. Because most of the contributors are not available for touring, their positions are usually filled by whoever they can get. For instance, Del the Phunky Homosapien did the rap section of Clint Eastwood, but in concert the part has been played bya variety of semi famous to famous rappers, most providing their own lyrics. Arguably the most famous would be Snoop Dogg at Glastonbury.

[@ThePopejohn]

That was Del the funky homosapien doing the ryhmes ,the gorillaz always have guests on their tracks always keeps them fresh!! they have a deep catalog to dive into

[@emmett-amber5456]

"On Melancholy Hill" and "Humility" are great too. If I'm being honest....you should take the rabbit hole trip. They don't get near the amount of credit they deserve. Great reaction. I hope you guys are doing well.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Such a great band, animation and song is amazing fun...Thanks guys, Peace

[@bigron725]

Love this song and group !

[@davidmolling5685]

Hi Amber and Jay, Gorillaz, are awesome, Feel Good inc. keep up the good work 👍 from Dave in Australia.

[@doratiscareno5856]

BAND: Men Without Hats SONG: The Safety Dance 1982

[@philpennington826]

Funny story....the very first time I heard this song wass when I saw the video. And, just so happens, when I caught the video for the first time, I was super-stoned. Like, stoned like a gravel frickin road. I sat there watching the whole thing, and when it was over, I was like, "I have NO frickin CLUE what I just watched...but it was frickin AWESOME!"

[@michaelmullins6396]

Gorillaz…Blur…Damon Albarn is so talented. Do a deep dive into Blur. Coffee and TV will become your favorite song instantly.

[@ScottHillEnglish]

The rapper on this track is the great alternative hip-hop artist Del da Funky Homosapien. He is also known for his sci-fi rap project Deltron 3030 with Dan the Automator, which has evolved into a character that Del plays on Craig of the Creek. Fun Fact: He is Ice Cube's cousin.

[@johncampbell756]

The band is animated characters.

[@moshpuppy13]

Gorillaz is legit...an amazing group. Thanks for the reaction.You guys gotta do some techno reacts, starting with the chemical Brothers..."hey boys, hey girls"

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Sunshine in a bag means weed

[@doratiscareno5856]

BAND: Modern English SONG: I Melt With You

[@Destyn2B]

I love this song!

[@jcdvt1]

This song was huge when it came out. Kinda like Cause I Got High was when it came out.

[@gracelaymon1063]

Would you guys react to Reba McEntire's The Night the Lights went out in Georgia!!

[@kimmycook2698]

Gorillaz are fire! Dare, Windmill...love them.

[@DarcOfTheShadows]

Gorillaz are one of my favorite bands of all time. I have a Gorillaz tattoo, for god's sake. If you're interested in more of their songs, I'd recommend 19-2000, November Has Come, 5/4, Rock the House (which has the same rapper as this song,) Saturnz Barz, Halfway to the Halfway House, Rhinestone Eyes, Stylo, Empire Ants, or Some Kind of Nature; they're all excellent songs that cover a good swath of genres and styles. (Knowing me, I probably left a very similar comment to this on your Feel Good Inc. video, but I can't be bothered to check.)

[@apollo4657]

Rob your mind has DRASTICALLY opened in 7 months. Lol

[@megdelany5688]

LOVE this song!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@SilentWatcher12]

Gorillaz is its own genre when listening to music. You should one day just randomly choose Gorillaz songs and react to them. It will definitely be an experience.

[@oreally8605]

Hello! Give a listen to "Who can it be now?" By Men at work - You'll love the horns!

[@sibberschannel775]

Love you guys, I will give you 2 more to react to, STYLO and DARE, bangers and you'll love the videos too. Keep up the good work

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Hi guys, one commenter below said this was an experimental band, I think that is a good name for it. Its kind of all over the place trying many different vibes. I am not crazy about it. Again like the other one, by Toxicity, I don't like the way I feel afterwards, and for me that is a hallmark that I look for in music. It has to inspire, uplift or touch some emotional feeling for me to really love it and listen to again. This music was interesting and I can see why others like it, I don't think I would like to listen to the band again personally. But I am glad I had the chance to view it and see what it was all about. I guess I am selfishly hoping that you will go back to reacting to some of the older music again that you were exploring. I have been having a lot of fun, memories and good feelings from watching you react to songs I have not heard in years.