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Machine Gun Kelly "Aerials"

MGK sang a song, the world flipped out, so I decided to look into it. Enjoy. This will be available on Youtube starting next week.

In this video

00:00 - Intro

00:27 - The Situation

01:39 - Machine Gun Kelly

02:37 - MGK

08:42 - Aerials

15:53 - Final Thoughts

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Gold Rush

I really like this song. It really grew on me throughout my listen. It's short and sweet, and almost sounds like a house beat, but it has some real sincerity to it. I also made sure to shave my mustache unevenly, so enjoy trying not to look at that the whole video ... :)

IN THIS VIDEO:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Sailin’ Shoes

03:31 - Welcome

04:05 - Update on Copyright Info

11:08 - 1st Verse

12:45 - Initial Reaction and Technique

14:33 - The Lyrics...

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Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever"

Let this be my apology. I failed to watch the entire video the other day during the Grammys reaction, so today I fix that. I watch Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever Music Video AND her SNL appearance. There is quite a bit more cursing in this video than normal, so get your ears ready. This is a fun one, hope you enjoy.

IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Update on lil ol me

03:56 - 1st Half

05:54 - Initial Reaction to Video

07:13 - The Lyrics

16:18 - ...

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Champagne Problems

UPDATE: I was fooled! The "Music Video" I talk about in this was just a fan edit of some of her old footage. I feel silly, but enjoy the reaction anyway.

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This song AND video are pretty intertwined with each other, and the intricate lyrics and story-telling leave me wondering a little with this one. I give my best understanding of what the lyrics mean to me, though I may hav...

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Grammys Song of The Year

This was so much fun. It took me a while to shoot and edit this, but I'm really happy with how it came out. There are some amazing songs in here, hopefully I'll be able to do deep dives on some of them soon. Enjoy!

IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Copyright Update

02:28 - The Grammys Song Of The Year

04:20 - Ed Sheeran

07:25 - Alicia Keyes and Brandi Carlile

11:46 - Olivia Rodrigo

15:10 - H.E.R.

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Willow

It's here, the time is now, I started with Willow. I watch both the video and the Grammy performance, though I focus way more on the original-video. This is an interesting song, very mysterious, seemingly about a lot of different things. Hope you enjoy :)

IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro

00:28 - Me Playing / Welcome

02:05 - The Vote

02:57 - First 2 Verses / Chorus

04:38 - Initial Reaction / Technique

06:50 - Homage to Rhiannon

08:04 ...

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What Version of "Willow" Should I react to?

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Watermelon Sugar

Back to Styles this week! This is a really fun one, I get a little lost in the instrumentation, but overall this was a really fun video to make. Enjoy!

In This Video:

00:00 - Intro

00:51 - Tea 4 Tillerman

01:23 - Me Talking

02:58 - Video Start

04:41 - 1st Verse & Chorus

06:49 - Initial Reaction / Technique

12:32 - The Lyrics

18:46 - 2nd Verse / Chorus

21:12 - The Lyrics

24:26 - Styles Discussing Writing Pro...

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Justin Bieber .... Holy!

WARNING!!!! I am not 100% positive here, I definitely have my issues with this song. If you are a big Bieber fan, just letting you know that now. There are interesting aspects to this song, but I must be honest and admit it's not for me. But I still go into detail on the performance, which is pretty enjoyable ... I get the giggles when the Biebs grabs his crotch. Maybe you will too. Anyway, enjoy the video!


In This Video:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - I Think We’re Alon...

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UPDATE: Evermore, Moving, Medical Stuff, Upcoming Videos

Just a quick update for my lovely patrons!  There's a Justin Bieber coming out this evening also, so get ready for that.

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John Stewart calls out Taylor Swift. And Joe Rogan VS. Neil Young

Hey all, new rant this week. Fair warning, I get a bit heated in this one and don't quite watch my language like I maybe should. Enjoy!

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In This Video:

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - Neil Young Leaves Spotify

02:50 - Taylor Swift and Swifties

07:05 - Stewart’s call to “ENGAGE”

08:33 - Freedom Of Association

11:22 - Rogan and Zepps

15:04 - Misinformation on Spotify

17:31 - My Joe Rogan Story

23:41 - Ste...

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The Lakes

Holy cow, folks. This is the LAST SONG in this film. It's got some of my favorite lyrics she's ever written too. This is a long one, took a while to get complete, and there's more stuff coming in the next few days, so keep an eye peeled. 

And YES, I will be doing Evermore. The entire reaction will be available on Patreon.

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In This Video:

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Manic Depression

03:17 - Hello

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Is Taylor Swift A Songwriter?

Damon Albarn asked, so I chose to answer. Enjoy

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Driver's License

It's a big song, it's apparently a controversial song, and I'd heard tiny bits and pieces before, but this was the first time I sat down and listened to Driver's License by Olivia Rodrigo. I discuss the song, the vaguely controversial lyrics, and give an extended discussion of the album cover at the end. I hopefully rectified my big miss from the first Rodrigo song I did, but if I made any other huge errors, feel free to let me know:)


IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00 - Intro

0...

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HOAX!

Hey kids, we're back in the Taylorverse with the SECOND to last song on the album. I'm sure you all know there's a bonus song, which I will cover next week. This week we deal with the extremely emotional and very gentle "hoax". It's a very soft song, so hopefully I don't ruin it with my loudness :) Enjoy!


In this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:59 - Me Playing

03:50 - Me Talking

04:38 - Intro Scene Start

12:47 - 1st Verse & Chorus

13:54 - Initial...

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Update on Harry Styles Video

Hey LGPE crew, just an update on the Styles video. Lots more Taylor Swift coming too!

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Cherry by Harry Styles

This one kinda blows my mind folks. This is literally the first song I've heard by this person, though I've been hearing his name for years. I know he has a history with Taylor Swift. I don't know what it is though, so please don't think I'm taking his side in anything. :) 

And Enjoy. 

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In This Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:51 - Cheers Theme

1:35 - Me Ta...

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Betty and Peace

Jumping Back Into Folklore!  I LOOOOVE "Peace", and I'm not even gonna pretend like it's a cliffhanger. Just a great song! Hope you're having a wonderful new year so far.

In This Video

0:00 - Preview

01:18 - “Hero”

03:31 - Intro

03:57 - A Big Thanks!

04:59 - Betty Prologue

09:27 - Betty (whole)

14:16 - Peace Prologue

20:16 - Peace Verse 1

21:49 - Initial Reaction

23:08 - The Lyrics

28:47 - 2nd Ve...

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Happy New Year!!!

I hope everybody had a happy and safe Christmas and NewYears! I’m heading home and will see you all soon!

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Epiphany

Hey Patrons! 

I've changed up my grind a little. From now on, I'll be doing TWO versions of my videos. The FULL version and the Youtube version. This is the full version of the reaction I did for this version of Epiphany. I get a bit more personal and discuss some things a bit further than I otherwise would on Youtube. 

Also, I changed up the intro a little, let me know whatcha think. Hope you're staying healthy and safe and warm. Happy Holidays to everybody! And I'll se...

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Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo

I've heard a lot about this artist, and I've avoided her stuff frankly so I could react to it here. It's an all-acoustic version of her hit "Good 4 U" which she did for Tiny Desk. 

And DON'T WORRY SWIFTIES, we're returning to Folklore soon, just wanted to get this up now since it was released so recently. Hope you enjoy!

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In This Video

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - Me Playing

1:31 - Me Talking

1:...

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Mad Woman

A lot of you mentioned that you were waiting for this one. I THINK this song is discussing her lawsuit and assault case from 2017-18. This song deals with sexual assault and our general standards for believing women. Fascinating song. Hope you enjoy.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00 - Intro

0:52 - Me Singing

1:51 - Me Talking

2:46 - Dessner and Swift Talking

8:06 - 1st Verse/Chorus

9:26 - The Technique

10:30 - The Lyrics

15:39 - 2nd Ve...

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Miss Americana (uncut ... mostly)

Hey hey,

So I re-cut my Miss Americana reaction, and this time we get to keep the music in along with most of the rest of the film. I hope you enjoy! 


PS: The changes start at around 10:38 ....

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All Too Well SNL Reaction (Patreon Exclusy)

Hey all! So I was glad to have the opportunity to continue talking about some of the things I didn't in the last video on this song. I talk a lot more about the idea of being "Hung up" on someone, and I go deeper into some of the themes of their relationship, as I see it :) So, hope you enjoy. 

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00 - Me singing

01:18 - Me Talking

02:40 - 1st Verse

05:23 - Reaction

05:42 - Lyrics

07:40 - 2nd Verse

09:11 - Lyrics

11:19 -...

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Update on Miss Americana

Hey all, so a few of you have asked for the full unedited version of Miss Americana to be uploaded, which I will be able to do this coming week. Due to the length of the movie and upload space I have per week, it will still be shorter than the original movie, but it'll have way more of my reaction. Frankly, I thought people would be tired of me after 45 minutes :) Anyway, so keep an eye out for that next week too :) 

ALSO: I DID do a reaction to the SNL performance which should be ...

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Miss Americana

It's been a long time coming, and now it is finally here. I watched the sh*# out of MISS AMERICANA, the documentary on Taylor Swift's life. I discuss my own life and my own perspective on her lyrics and the story of her life as presented here. I do that MORE than I discuss any music or guitar really, so fair warning. It's just what drew my attention. Also, a longer uncut (less cut) version of my reaction to this movie will be available on by Dec 10th, so keep an eye out for that too.

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Wishing Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Just watched Miss Americana, you will be getting that video next week! Hope you're all having an amazing time with family and friends. Here's some more pics of the cutie pie. For those asking, he is a rescue terrier mix. He I keep his beard long though, so he's often confused for a dachsun. But he's just a little goofball. Fun fact about him Groucho, he loves to play fetch, but won't bring the ball back. Anyway, hope you're having a great holiday! See you soon.

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All Too Well MOVIE Reaction

Welp .... this is a big one. I actually did some RESEARCH on this one! I know it's about Jakey G and Taylor Swift's relationship from a few years back. Now, fair warning ... my reaction might not be the same as other people's. I was a little worried about uploading this one. We're dealing with some pretty intense feelings and relationships, so please remember that when issuing me an a@& kicking in the comments. 

PS: Patrons, I actually listened a little to the Long Pond Studio ...

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Invisible String Reaction

Hey folks, please enjoy. I really love this melody, and on re-listening during my edit, it might be my favorite of her melodies so far. Also keep an eye out for All Too Well reaction next week. And thanks for the idea Liane de Liz.


IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00 - Opening

01:19 - Musical Intro

02:17 - Me Talking

02:54 - Aaron, & Taylor Talking

09:01 - 1st Verse

09:57 - Initial Reaction / Technique

10:56 - The Lyrics

12...

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As promised

I will post adorable pictures of my puppy whenever I feel it necessary. Recently, I failed to upload a video with enough lead time for my beloved patrons, so here are some very adorable pictures of Groucho.

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