What The F**k Is Bjork Doing?!

I'm not sure what I can possible say about this song. It's Bjork's new single "atopos". I think it might be beyond my capabilities to analyse this amazing piece of art properly. What do you think? Can someone please explain to me what's going?!
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@miochiolkiekol2993]

Bass clarinets, Justin.

[@NinStardust]

@@miochiolkiekol2993 Claribophones, Miochiol! 😁

[@federerfanatic]

Time for another Band-Maid song Justin?

[@PROTOTYPE-YEARS]

Oi Hawkins, seeing as you've just done this female artist. . Ahem . . What do you think of st vincent, especialy the track fast slo disco?. And in the same context how do you feel when someone changes a track after a particular part of time ? Should you always play to the letter or is change a good thing, what if the revised live version becomes more coheirant. Would you take stock and record the new version or just stick to the O G? for example this version of slo disco, to me is more involved than the original? Would love a reply, i have posted ere for donkeys Lol, anywho example below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip-ldZyggLFkpKs

[@StrangeDevice]

@@PROTOTYPE-YEARS I think a JHRA dedicated to St. Vincent would be brilliant. JH could talk about her playing for hours. Maybe Music Man would send you a guitar to mess with…!

[@pattybreiland7015]

I believe the staging and costumes are meant to represent mycelium (from which mushrooms are produced), which grows in colonies that can span hundreds (maybe thousands)of miles across the earth . It is believed by some scientists that it is the mycelium that allows trees to communicate certain biological messages to each other...thus creating CONNECTIONS. What a superb piece of art this is!

[@raycroal]

@@KingCrimson82 nope! do you get it?

[@MrKit19832009]

​@DEFUND ISRAEL utter, utter bilge.

[@the_Harbinger_666]

@patty Brieland, its not just "thought....".... Its been proven to be correct.... Trees use chemical signals to communicate via the symbiotic relationships with mycelium...

[@the_Harbinger_666]

Sorry for spelling your name wrong BTW 🤪

[@riggamorrischan]

@DEFUND ISRAEL aw we really don’t gaf

[@StillGamingTM]

Whenever Björk releases a new album it sorta feels like a new world level has been unlocked and the soundtrack’s just been published

[@notyourdad]

"What The F**k Is She Doing?!" is the perfect encapsulation of Björk's entire career.

[@LordoftheBadgers]

But in a brilliant way 😊

[@emidiezdelasierra9694]

But the thing is, she knows exactly what she is doing. From every single note to every vocal. She can arrange six clarinets, a choir of 20 people or the sound of feet in the snow.

[@pedestrian0101]

Brat me to it 😂

[@ianrotten4453]

I've been listening to Bjork for 20+ years and love everything she's put out, and I'm a Metalhead. If something speaks to your heart, don't ignore it.

[@timmycooper2504]

Metal head here as well. Mostly Black Metal but I've always loved Björk.

[@raidyn3068]

i’ve found that there’s a pretty large metal to björk overlap who would of thought

[@BloodyArmourKnight]

Man, i love Black, Thrash, Death, Hardcore Punk, Shoegaze, Dreampop and also Country Music and i love Bjork music. She's the greatest artist of all times.

[@--___---]

Black metal lover here. Also love bjork. Is there a CONNECTION?

[@BloodyArmourKnight]

@@--___--- Some Black Metal lyrics talk about the nature and some of Bjork's songs do as well.

[@tara2611]

Love to see people come to bjork with open ears and eyes. Some people say she's "weird for the sake of weird". She's very much not. Her work is complex and heart felt. You can tell she's having a blast in this music video. Can't wait to see you react to more of her videos as they're released from the new album, Justin!

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I agree. There is a great wee documentary on KZbin "Björk: Making of Homogenic". It's a great insight into her process. as she was trying to move from musical influences to creating something completely new and unique.

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Bjork owes us a metal album.

[@kickback4me]

I've thought for a while that a lot of her lyrics would really well with death metal music

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Army of Me with Skunk Anansie on Top of the Pops was an interesting peak into something heavier. Igorrr is someone around it'd be great to see her work with.

[@darkcnotion]

She also worked with Mike Patton and the drummer from Lighting Bolt

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

@@darkcnotion Thanks, hadn't heard Náttúra.

[@nan1577]

Where is the Line from Medulla was her take on heavy metal

[@icystorm9968]

FINALLY! someone understands that Bjork isn't just someone trying to be weird. She's a true artist with multiple layers to her work that aren't obvious at first glance. I hope you react to her album when it comes out!

[@eamon5468]

Björk is my hero and I just appreciate that people are talking about her.

[@XxgoodbudsxX]

That's sad

[@eamon5468]

@@XxgoodbudsxX pssh your not ghostface the wu tang loves Björk consult with the rza remix of the bachelorette. tf outta here.

[@mariotoro6927]

@@XxgoodbudsxX 🤡

[@dapsign]

Hey Justin, the clarioboephone is actually a bass clarinet. 🙂

[@InvertAdvert]

Sonically, I'm trying to decide if all the woodwind voices are bass clarinets. Sounds like they might be.

[@maliacortez]

I've always said Björk is a musician's musician. So much to analyze and discover in her work and it's glorious!

[@nikytamayo]

There's a reason Björk's videos have played in museums. Her music is as experimental as it gets among pop artists. There's stuff out there that's more abstract or freeform, but she manages to do it while still writing in catchy hooks and big movements. If you want something more rainbow flavored Giger-ish, Björk's "tabula rasa" is a trip.

[@da1zed]

Thanks for the reccomendation, i love her but theres so much to sift through

[@TheVideoLounge]

Which museums Niky ?

[@nikytamayo]

@@TheVideoLounge she's had an exhibit at MoMA, which admittedly didn't go over well. She has another one coming up in France.

[@TheVideoLounge]

@@nikytamayo Cheers 👍

[@StrangeDevice]

When Justin’s daughter has no time for his dad jokes, he lays them on us, and we are ever thankful for it.

[@MrShotlighter]

Best just to techno notice.

[@StrangeDevice]

@@MrShotlighter Haha!! Iceland my hand in a door Bjorkause I was too distracted laughing at your joke! Boom! (Father of two…)

[@karleyyork9001]

Bring it on!

[@StrangeDevice]

@@karleyyork9001 Karley joining the discussion Justin time…

[@brunobb1]

It's funny how I didn't even know The Darkness before watching your videos, and yet I absolutely love your personality and watch pretty much all of your content.

[@ODAALx]

funny how when this song was released i hear it and i thought its rubbish, and then i listened 5 more times to it and i think its genius. bjork is just bjork, you either love it or you love it.

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

It’s okay.I went back and listened to the first sugar cubes album.Nothing she’s done after even comes close.My opinion

[@MetalmcBiff]

I have many friends who are deeply into Björk’s music, but I simply cannot stand it. It’s honestly a shame, since those who enjoy it seem to get so much out of it. To me it’s genuinely just shrill noise.

[@kennyallen8828]

Not into it… love the review though…

[@garitobee7541]

Exactly my experience. I thought the song was really bad when I first heard it but there were small segments I liked. I listened to it again so I could hear those segments again but I started to like the rest of the song and before you know it, I like the whole thing!

[@divinemrsq]

I agree! I thought the instrumentation sounded like a middle school band warming up at first listen. But it's really quite beautiful! Bjork stealing my heart yet again.

[@craigg5410]

I didn't understand at first. The more I have listened and watched the more I am obsessed. It's amazing!! She is an avante-garde queen. The video is like a fungal rave and I'm IN. It's about focussing on the parts between us as people that make us connect, like a symbiosis. Focussing on perfection from others blocks connection. Etc. That's what I hear. I also hear it in the music, the conflicting sounds highlighting the focus on our differences...but in the final minute it all comes together and 'connects' into the fungal rave. As though the fun is in connection. That's what I see and hear anyway! Also fungi can be both parasitic and can live symbiotically...a visual metaphor for connection/lack of.

[@craigg5410]

@@mgdarenz too many psychedelics a couple years ago 😂

[@dirkdiggler7727]

@@mgdarenz lolol

[@erfyw]

Appreciate your take, I'm more open to all the dissonance now

[@adamisaac4685]

We are mushrooms

[@alsimanche]

For me bjorks music has always been that way, at first i didn't reallt get it therefore i can't really decide wether i like it or not, but the more i listen to it, and the more i slowly begin to understand and process it, and eventually i'd become obsessed with it

[@AllboroLCD]

I met Bjork whilst having the privelege to screen the music vid in 3D for "wanderlust" at MoMA in NYC. What an absolute delight and down to earth she was, ill never forget that!

[@latexgeneration]

My fascination in watching musicians dissect what they hear in a song is one of the best things KZbin has facilitated. Thanks for this!

[@pokerdealer2003]

Justin Hawkins is what the world needs at this moment, after watching the Tayor tribute concert and still having goosebumps I need more Justin!

[@mirapiccolo6601]

I agree

[@nicholaslucas5183]

Don't take your friends or relatives to your concert, otherwise the siblings rivalry will emerge .

[@ResidentRob]

Her music is always very futuristic, like someone trying to write for 200 years from now.

[@ChrisLeeW00]

Its like scifi, but focused on balance with nature. I call it eco-futurism

[@andyd3447]

Interesting if you listen to her music from the 90s a lot of it still holds up.

[@gxngy6612]

@@andyd3447If anything they still sound futuristic

[@alanahogan2019]

Finally we have some bass clarinet representation in mainstream music! I find it particularly hard to play mine with any distractions, you have to keep the embouchure tight and you can't even smirk. Notice the double tonguing later in the song, so sexy 🤟

[@iralia333]

My tongue is all aflutter. BCls of the world unite!

[@mysticmerman]

Mainstream music? Well. . .

[@gdn101]

Ooh Alana... there's nothing quite like a tight embouchure. Mick Karn liked a bit of BCl in mainstream music. Go find...

[@Klara_S.]

Björk is not mainstream

[@edwardjons8684]

If you listen to Alban Berg’s influential opera ‘Lulu’ from the 1930s, you’ll hear a lot of similarities in harmony and in the very direct use of voice and instruments. Bjork has arrived at her own harmonic landscape by very different means, but she’s in great company. As for the visuals, this is not so strange if you’ve spent time looking at contemporary dance and costume design. Remember those wild costumes that were made for Bowie by a Japanese designer in the early 70s?

[@shanewoolsey940]

The Sugarcubes, Birthday. I saw the Sugarcubes years ago at the Commodore ballroom in Vancouver BC. Fantastic show. Bjork's voice blew everyone away

[@suzb1235]

Was feeling sad, watched this and laughed myself silly, thanks Justin!Gotta love Bjork, this song and video are glorious despite the song sounding like a hearing test in places. Can you imagine a Justin/ Bjork collab? No no limits, let’s reach for the sky😉

[@lemurdream]

"Fun guys to be with." This channel is going to be massive.

[@rendyandrian7149]

How Bjork can create that kind of song is mind blowing to me. What kind of music or art does she listen to get inspiration to write that kind of song.

[@threestringsomg]

Gentle Giant / Caravan, various folk musicians, jazz artists, indigenous / Nordic folk music perhaps, Frank Zappa, Kate Bush, perhaps some cool electronic artists like Orb, Orbital, Chemical Brothers, classical composers both historic and modern I imagine, Sakamoto and Japanese pop might also be a great call....just guessing Bjork maybe likes some of the above at least and lots more I cannot guess either...but good question ☺️

[@itsgloomy]

@@threestringsomg your list of references is great! I felt inclined to listen to some of those, especially Sakamoto. I've heard of his work long ago but never really explored it. Thanks for the comment!

[@primateboogaloo]

Her late 90's/early 00's output is still my favourite Björk era, but I will always appreciate everything she does, no matter how artistically out there. One of the best to ever do it.

[@edwardjons8684]

I love Bjork. She’s a very rare artist in all of music history, to have achieved such success with an unwavering insistence on pursuing her unique and challenging approach to songwriting and performance. I can’t think of higher praise for any artist.

[@Budzombie420]

In a Yorkshire accent: "Tekno tekno tek no notice" glad to see Björk is still as wonderfully weird and unique as ever. Really enjoying your channel Justin, my late wife and I came to see you in December 04 on the Christmas tour. Seeing you shred on guitar whilst riding a giant flying tiger is still the best rock n roll spectacle I've ever seen. Keep on rockin!

[@maximillianrockefeller8375]

It's easily explained. It's art. She's an artist. A real one.

[@ryancanney8620]

I love hearing you break this stuff down , even learned something on this one ! Love the content Justin keep it up! Cheers from Canada

[@MettleHurlant]

I’m sure someone has already said…the claroboephones are bass clarinets. I feel like these are rare, even in symphonies, so they look odd.

[@steved2112]

My god. The Björkitized theme. So amazing.

[@guillermodelnoche]

Bjork usually sings in Lydian. The sharp 4 is her go to.

[@SodiumWage]

Hmm, yes, I also know what most of those words mean

[@guillermodelnoche]

@@SodiumWage google is your friend

[@gillianomotoso328]

This is not all that true. She has used a wide range of modalities in her music. Even “Possibly Maybe” goes from Lydian to melodic minor and back. She does like Lydian & modal suspensions though, as well as emphasis of the upper so-called phantom note (sharpening leading note), which is the #4 in Lydian… “Jóga” uses Phrygian in the verse and Aeolian harmony under major melodies in the chorus. “Bachelorette” uses suspended harmonic movement in a harmonic minor context. “Big Time Sensuality” is in Mixolydian. “Stonemilker” has some Lydian flairs, but kind of vacillates between the three major modes on different but very closely related tonal centers. “Crystalline” is in Aeolian, though that upper phantom note is emphasized throughout, and the melody has that wayward feel she loves, with the refrain more final sounding. She often evades the root of the tonic, gallivanting through and/or past it.

[@guillermodelnoche]

@@gillianomotoso328 thanks for the affirmation that she often uses Lydian. The use of “usually” is the hint that she knows and uses other scales and modes. Her go to is Lydian mostly.

[@gillianomotoso328]

@@guillermodelnoche I felt it was worth elaborating further, it felt like a crude simplification of what she actually does tonally.

[@Peacefrogg]

Björk is weird. In a good way mostly. For me this song is a desperate cry to just be open to life, nature and each other. To stop hiding, to stop fighting, and to start listening and understanding. It could ofc be about something completely different, still i am hit by the charm of it. And by the blásturshljóðfæri.

[@DawnSky5]

One of your best reaction vids, Justin. Mushroom people, clarobophones, techno, techno, techno. Priceless.

[@ceejaybeard9121]

Ahahahahaha. I died at a cantina at Star Wars. Dude, you totally make my day. I always enjoy our visits. Take care bro. 🖤🤘🏻

[@d3a1990]

I think it’s very important to recognize her classical background, rebellion, and then her embracing of it in a new context. She’s brilliant and I’m here for the bass clarinets. 😌

[@clarelwc2849]

I used to love The Sugarcubes & Bjork back in the day but this went right over my head lol. Thanks as ever Justin

[@shetlandsheep3081]

Loved this - both the song and your disturbed by mycelliar happenings review - tears are rolling down my face 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrismckenna8379]

I'm really happy to have found this channel. I love the darkness!! I used to listen to the darkness all the time and now when I see my little brother he always plays music by the darkness for me and says remember you used to play this when you would pick me up from school? Not only did I drive him home I introduced him to great music and made great memories.

[@guillermodelnoche]

I love Bjork! Army of Me is my favourite.

[@thattaht]

"Enjoy" is the better industrial cut, IMO.

[@kaykaysatc9703]

Me too beat tune and I miss you was class

[@pitpride1220]

She is beyond classification. Her songs and videos either give me flashbacks or make me think very deeply. Such an immersive experience.

[@KARenEjx]

I love that you just enjoy it and are honest about not having a clue. No pretentious analysis waffle. And you’re so funny. Thank you.

[@melanieday3375]

Thank you, once again Justin for your unique, thought provoking analysis of musical composition. And for your ablility to reach in and grab the giggles out of me. Bjork is a musically eclectic, elfin genius and this one was a really difficult one to break down. So kudos to you! Keep up the Dad jokes, cause we love em!

[@theoriginalbluey]

She's so good at pushing her own boundaries. It keeps her interesting, don't it!

[@IfonlyIwasaPolarbear]

This is fast becoming my favorite KZbin channel!

[@jessicavanrijbroek8283]

I absolutely bloody love this piece of art. Like you the imagery reminds me of fungal systems but also undersea environments. I found that the sound is reminiscent of the sea, lots of different signatures, moments of silence and deep violent crashing. Truly deep on a lot of different levels, it’s wonderful.

[@martinfrost8486]

Hey Justin, would you ever consider doing a top to bottom bangers 'permission to land' edition? And talk us through some of the inspirations behind the songs, it always amazes me when a band can get a debut album so right, and to this day i still think it's a fucking masterpiece! Cheers, see you on the ice! 🤘🏻

[@jamesstewart7736]

Anybody in the comments seen Bjork perform live? I have and it was in the mid 90s so quite early in her career. She was amazing and I would love to see her again.

[@Darkobugs]

I saw her in 2019 at The Shed in New York. I was incredibly lucky as I found out about the concert early enough to find affordable tix. It was not my favorite album and instrumentation from her, but the show was still breathtaking, especially "Future Forever" with the choir. Unfortunately I couldn't make it to her "Orkestral" show, I only watched the stream but that totally knocked my socks off, listening to "Aurora" with an orchestra❤

[@jamesstewart7736]

@@Darkobugs cool! 🙂

[@jujutrini8412]

I saw her in the mid nineties but also saw her when she was in The Sugarcubes. Always liked her.

[@mostlyharmless9164]

As ever Justin you never fail to make me laugh, love all the witty analysis and sideways references... 🤣

[@maryhowden1164]

I can never get tired of your you tube channel and you are so entertaining and talented x

[@albertkeirse8098]

Great to share your enjoyment of these and explore new music I would not necessarily find or investigate otherwise.Thanks!

[@artysanmobile]

“Sometimes, ours is not to ponder.” Important words.

[@moderateconfusion2210]

Justin hello, after all of the recent talk of veteran singers struggling on stage, I would love to see a video from you looking at one great example of the opposite: Paul Rodgers. I came across a recent performance on KZbin and his voice is still incredible now he’s in his 70’s. Cheers, keep up the great content!

[@HugeYFronts]

never has the title to a video been so apt!

[@MsDonnahill]

Justin, your joy in this is adorable! I love Bjork but even I find this one challenging.

[@texasbluegrass567]

I adore her. This is like an uplifting mushroom techno song in a washing machine. Brilliant.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Part of Bjorks unique sound ( and visuals ) , comes from her love ❤️ of the outdoors 🏔 . As a child Bjork said she would play with her voice & sounds in nature 🌱

[@TheFatimamansions]

The techno bits are Bjork’s ode to Gabber. Apparently she binged on it during covid lockdown.

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Just to say Justin, you are THE MAN right now. I saw the Rick Beato show and he means it. I also saw you flash up on the Channel 33 rpm, so grab the opportunities as they come up. Well done,

[@Spudcore]

I love Bjork, everything she does is just so mental and so experimental and, as you say, challenging! Bloody genius.

[@artysanmobile]

Though I don’t spend a lot of time listening to Bjork, every moment that I do is transfixing, totally absorbing, fascinating. Her composition and her vision are all her own and both are beautiful to me. Add to that a singular quality of voice. Her pitch is literally perfect whenever she wants, and in the most challenging phrases.

[@kimihill1596]

Absolutely love your singing, your stage presence and your flamboyant personality! Reminds me so much of my beloved Freddie Mercury. You totally aced the songs at the Taylor Hawkins tribute! Thanks and keep being you! As I have a daughter named Justine it makes me love you even more!! From kimi in South Africa xx

[@imeowmeow4868]

I just gotta say that THIS was the first vid I saw of yours. I have that Björk video on REPEAT, and I do love seeing people react to it/her- and KZbin knew this video was a good recommendation. THEN I REALIZED YOU ARE THE DARKNESS FRONTMAN WHAT (apologies for not knowing your beautiful name) but I do love you. Thank you for being iconic. Iconic formative androgynous catsuit representation was something I needed when I was 12 and thanks for it!

[@mu4990]

Justin, they're Bass Clarinets.

[@lorenzodicapo6305]

Thanks for picking something so not mainstream. I love the Sugar cubes, but the way she continues to experiment and evolve is fun to watch and listen to. Any chance you'd do Wildman Fischer or Lucia Pamela? Talk about weird.... ps. I will always refer to bass clarinets as clarobophones from now on

[@bunker123sugar]

Justin, this is your best description yet! I was laughing out loud! Love the mushroom people.

[@DitIsIdroj]

I first listened to this song for about 5 times on repeat. Now im listening to what Justin has to say about it.

[@lisahanes2269]

Loved this so much!💕

[@perge_music]

I love Bjork. When she appeared with the Sugarcubes there was something uniquely different about her. Some times her music can be a bit too dark yet others have a level of joy that is very special. Her voice live is really something else. Can't recommend seeing her live enough, the production quality she delivers is always killer. I can understand though why some people would find her just confusing.

[@HarryFlashman.]

She's an aquired taste - we'll leave it at that!

[@perge_music]

@@HarryFlashman. Isn't everything though? ;)

[@stooges1970]

I didn't want to go to her concert in 2003 but my friends were all going. ended up being top of my all time list of live shows. she has to be seen live if you like live music. it's something special.

[@ezvin8916]

She’s an artist, that’s all there is to it.

[@avedic]

My coworkers tease me endlessly about my love of Bjork. :P Tho, tbh....her later stuff IS harder to get into. The sweet spot for me is Homogenic, Vespertine, and Medulla. Those albums...her 3rd, 4th, and 5th are back to back brilliant. Honestly, all her stuff is amazing. But a lot of the newer stuff takes time to get. And even then....much of it I just cannot get into. As creatively wild as her music always is....I do also miss the songwriting craft and succinct purposefulness of her older material.

[@EDDBUD]

Perhaps one of the best music reviews and breakdowns you have done Justin. Made me smile numerous times! Humours 2 unlimited reference too. 🤣

[@edwardjons8684]

Rick Beato gave you a shout out a couple of days ago - he said he’s up for a collab youtube video/interview. I’m sure we’d all love to see this - get on it!

[@luluvsraven]

Man she’s such a cool sorceress 🧙🏼‍♀️ Mold represents memories. The tree is the tree of life. We have to heal our memories and how we feel about them to be able to connect to others again. Also mold represents the wisdom we have forgotten across time. I haven’t even watched this yet. But she’s awesome and deep and wild. I love her 😍

[@TheVideoLounge]

Mold ? really ? I had to get someone in to sort ours out.

[@luluvsraven]

@@TheVideoLounge I mean it’s what happens when you don’t deal with problem issues when they happen

[@TheVideoLounge]

@@luluvsraven Good point Lu, I'm a pretty clean guy but a terrible procrastinator.

[@luluvsraven]

@@TheVideoLounge 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@audri8152]

god i love the emotion bjork evokes with her music/art.

[@MDT137]

Aaahhh Just Love love love what you re doing* thanks for all the 😎

[@marcusbengtson8570]

Damn! All your vids make me so happy! GO JUSTIN!

[@mordreddelavirac]

I actually laughed at this one "i'l try to figure out one chord. Sorry, it's a D, i chose the easiest". Couldn't think of a better person to talk about a Bjork song then Justin, the dude just loves music and it's contagious. Love your vids man, cheers.

[@comicstanza2028]

almost a reggaeton beat. nice grados

[@ant691000]

I think that has been one of your greatest videos!!

[@xeode]

top marks for including the pop in image of the thing being described :D really miss that when it's not there and you're just trying to go on memory while the narration is being given lol

[@FredLeicester]

This one was utterly hilarious, Justin 😂

[@MDT137]

Question for question day- What type of after the show person are you? Do you Need quiet or do you like going into the crowd?

[@garylong4303]

Thxs for ur channel it's much appreciated. I look forward to it after work I think it's the only channel I watched from beginning to end. I'm a big fan Thxs again Justin for riding again from AZ

[@drewepton]

You are an absolute treasure, man. This was a great one.

[@ethangardner1709]

I think it would be really awesome if you looked over a song called RA by Gaupa. I’m hooked on this band atm and I think you’d be able to break it down beautifully as always :) x

[@poilaaliop]

All I can think is, "I'd love to see bjork collaborate with 100gecs." Would I like what they create? Probably not, but I am so curious.

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Banging tune; can’t get it out of my head. Real ear worm. But seriously will check it out ; thanks for posting; loving the channel 👍

[@paulmaybon4621]

I love how much Justin loves music! Love music, love life!

[@ameibabei]

I love the new Bjork song too! Your analysis of it was great and really made me chuckle 😆. Something about "hybrid wind music" really REALLY made me giggle - it's an accurate way to describe it but hearing those words together sounded absurd! Ahh she's one of a kind our Bjork xx

[@alevacac]

Björk is known for creating concept albums, and in this case it’s mushrooms and their whole universe (funghi world). And she wants to emulate the plants sound. The lyrics are based in roland Barthes the other, atopy (at hoops by aristotles), connection and communications theory (post estructuralismo). Kasimyn from modus operandi is a flaming soul from Asia, a leading Indonesian duo. The weird mushroom people playing instruments are a bass clarinet sextet from Iceland and horrible pants choices. The lettuce in her face is used to represent funghi too, the under part of it, and her neck piece, made by her 10 years collaborator James T merry is too. They’re all using wigs from tomihiro kono’s 2021-22 collection. The weird nails were made by sojin oh, and these are useless data because they have nothing to do with the music but that are relevant to me, because of the concept she works with in every record. She has another single out, ovule, where the song is somehow similar, strong bear (this are not only Inspired by Latin reggaetton rhythms like her collaboration with Arca (she’s venezuelan, now thaaaaats weird, check it out) but on Indonesian beats and rhythms, that gabber modus operandi kasimyn brings to the mix. So they’re all intertwined. She has been releasing a podcast, sonic symbolism, where she talks in depth and extensively about her records, and the motivations behind them. They’re 10, so there’s a lot to hear. As a lifelong fan (1996, duuuuude!!! I was the first woman to get into the musicology and composition major in the best Chile university, because I wanted to do that and be as free from my previous classical training as I can be) listening to her talking about all these amazing records and how they evolved until this weird pants smurf bass clarinet players, lettuce face, unsettling rings and dissonance. I highly recommend to listen to them if you want to understand or dive deeper into her marvelous brain. I’m sorry I got carried away but she’s my goddess and I had to lol. Xox

[@R0CKDRIG0]

Arca is Venezuelan, actually.

[@alevacac]

@@R0CKDRIG0 I'm talking about Kasimyn, not Arca. She's not in this record.

[@alevacac]

@@R0CKDRIG0 si, error.

[@oztrace6016]

As a musician what I love about this channel is your analysis of music, but also the intelligence of the comments. A true music appreciation society in digital form. Thank you 🙏 P.S I’m a massive (slightly obsessive) AC/DC fan, but really like Björk. Akin to watching a Picasso come to life.

[@erisrules]

Your videos entertain the fuck out of me. Only thing; tv, computer, film, pinhole camera, whatever, that I watch on any kind of regular basis. And what I especially love is that for those of us with ADD, it’s just long enough…goddamn you are so fucking entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@ALaughingMan]

This latest album by Björk is fantastic. The ode to her mother is emotional and awe-inspiring. Björk has my greatest respect for continuing to push what is musically acceptable while remaining somewhat mainstream. I cannot think of anyone as famous as her that has managed to remain so experimental.

[@johnboyzan3304]

She has definitely remained experimental but for me who loved her albums up to and including Medulla, her music is just too esoteric for me now. I admire her refusal to ever compromise creativity though :)

[@ifanbates]

Justin! Do Thee Oh Sees!

[@iralia333]

Even though I am a bass clarinettist, I plan to become a mushroom person and call my instrument a clariobophone. Thanks for your fabulous channel, Justin. You have an ear most would kill for. 👂 Keep them coming (take that how you wish)

[@GreggL4494]

Bass Clarinets Bjork is Posting on KZbin channel little bits of detail about this song! It's describe by Pitchfork as a Mushrooms Ravey thing. I LOVE it though. Wow I am so glad I found your Channel Justin! I saw the Darkness in New Orleans way back when I think I got your autograph and May still have it somewhere :)

[@soundhobo]

It’s bizarrely wonderful and vice versa, it’s art innit? She’s a breath of musical fresh air when you didn’t know you needed it 👍

[@jamesbedford3774]

BREAKING NEWS: The Clariboephone Mushroom Sextet have just signed a multi-million pound deal with Columbia Records and have binned Bjork off, meaning that her touring plans have gone right down the pan. Their debut album is expected to be released around June 2023.

[@Tengoamame]

Are you serious?

[@jamesbedford3774]

@@Tengoamame 100%.

[@SFLogicNinja]

Wow! You mentioned Dick Hyman. That just blows my mind. I really love the breadth of your musical tastes and influences. I had the pleasure to meet Dick 23 years ago and his playing absolutely blew my mind out of my head. I love that you can appreciate a piece like this as far out as it is. I wish I could take you out for lunch and just geek out. :) Love the Grado headphones by the way.