@Iann-3 years agoI would watch this for every song on this album and every song he’s ever produced 😭❤️ 401
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@VianPrasadana3 years agoThis song feels so nostalgic, and somehow romantic and sad at the time. 262
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@biancaap41083 years agoListening to Jack talk about music is one of my most favorite things in the world. 306
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@juliettereilly3 years agoJack talking about music is my own personal drug 290
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@tiredprincess4513 years agowhat he says at is the reason why I love this album and chinatown most of all so effing much. "what if the deepest expression of [love] is 'yeah, i'll take your sadness... i'll take it'?" ...79
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@rinoarhocelleposadas6233 years agoi really don’t know what to feel every time i hear this song of yours. i guess this is the best song you’ve ever made, jack. i literally stop listening to other songs because of this. 128
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@hifromthestudio3 years agoWill never get tired of jack talking about music and how he makes his music 55
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@LexW53 years agoThe most amazing thing about every Bleachers song is it somehow sounds like an old favorite even the first time I hear it. Jack captures nostalgia so well. ❤️ 33
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@beckemmen97023 years agoInstead of Christmas, can I just have Jack talking about music? Same for my birthday. 30
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@andie-castillo3 years agolistening to jack talk is so therapeutic I’m so glad he exists :’) 33
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@mi-spark3 years agomy favorite parts - it’s a car song - how it evolved from a simple ballad to a dense immersive track - the delicate chime and piano in the background - evan smith creating the riff that not only fits in the song perfectly, but also perfectly conveys the yearning emotion of the song - the demo making me hope for a studio recorded acoustic version of this song 🙏 ...18
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@ghostbooger45342 years agothat last part........ what a poetic genius. i adore this man. 2
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@CherCow923 years agoChinatown was so incredibly well done. It's beautiful to listen to. 9
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@south7563 years agoThe absolute joy on his face at is so contagious. 9
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@thaliagrace44443 years agoi love the wilting flowers. listening to him break down his music sometimes reminds me of the first time i watched love and mercy (the biopic about the beach boys but really brian wilson) and saw the scene of them in the studio using sound in the most creative and literally earth-shattering ways. ...16
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@maxpowersoderholm34763 years agoGenuinely moved by his unbridled enthusiasm and childlike wonder, passion on display! 4
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@ava.artsss3 years agoJack translates the feeling into music so perfectly 3
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@tealasmith53283 years agoI'm so glad I found these videos. They have taught me more about music process and production than I ever knew there was to learn. I have a whole new apreciation for Bleachers' art and what goes into bringing it from an idea ringing through the mind to these masterpieces that we can all love and feel. It fascinates me every time he shares his creative process with his fans. And I guess I'm not the only one who is won over by that smooth voice, those immense ideas, hypnotic sounds, powerful feelings and mesmerizing big brown eyes. I am so grateful I discovered Jack Antonoff's work. On a side note, the first time I watched the video to Chinatown I wasn't paying attention to the title and thought "How sweet! Is that his dad playing music with him?" Then I realized it was The Boss. Sorry Bruce! ...17
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@Janeil883 years agoThis song will forever have a special place in my heart as I was listening to it on repeat while I was hanging out with a girl I was falling in love with. We eventually got together then broke up but this song will always remind me of that memory with her and I'll never forget it. ...15
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@matthewjcalderon3 years agoA documentary NEEDS to be made about his process 7
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@genevievemonk11083 years ago this tiny moment reminds me of hoppipola by sigur ros, the same kind of nostalgia for happiness, it's just magical af 2
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@Angelwr1luv2 years agoI feel free while listening to this song. Hair in the wind, with no worries just a peaceful bliss. I love this song, and the beat is so beautiful. Jack Antonoff voice is so dark and mysterious, it's a cool song. He has a beautiful personality and shyness about him, having Bruce Springsteen on the song is so awesome. Thanks for the instrumental version also. ...3
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@johnarundell79512 months agoThe word gets thrown around but this guy is obviously a musical and creative genius .. Chinatown immediately became one of my all time faves the first time I heard it, with Springsteen just making it more epic although Bleachers was totally unknown to me! ...
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@JohnMushitu3 years agoI appreciate Jack for letting us in on his creative process. 5
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@s4mcote2 years agoJack is so passionate about his work, it’s beautiful. Absolute humble genius. 1
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@TheHilltopperNation3 years agoBruce’s vocals are so good acoustic holy shit 2
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@jauxro3 years agoI listened to the song for the first time after watching this. It was magical, feeling it the way he did 2
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@Samanthasspace3 years agoI swear no one loves making music more than Jack 6
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@AmeliaBell28last yearI want a video like this for every single song Jack has ever produced, because I hear so many of his songs and think "there's SO much happening here, I want a beat by beat breakdown of how this came together". this was the perfect example and oh man... those strings at the end. I love Jack being so frenetic the entire video and explaining his whole mad genius way of making music and then saying, in the most offhand way, "what if you hurt me?" and just shrugging it off. I feel like that's the whole album right there. ...2
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@2sdm83 years agoloved this breakdown! gives chinatown a new experience to listen to! 15
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@monikareadztoo45502 years agoJack's creative passion is extraordinary and this song..... perfection. 1
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@raamdubey3 years agoHe made exactly how I wanted the perfect song to drive to the chaos of free mind to be!! 6
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@themightypitazita2 years agoThe last string section gave me chills- the song's production is beautiful and phenomenal, as always. 1
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@blumarine67 months agoGreat storytelling on a song that's equally great.
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@CharrySales7 months agoi always go back to this song and it's making feel lots of things
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@uknowwhoiam59823 years agoi feel like whenever i listen to chinatown theres always something new my ears pick up, i will never get tired of listening to this song.. 1
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@MiikaMettiainen3 years agoMy favourite song in a while, it grows on you after a few listens and those songs are usually the best ones, that means you never get tired of them 1
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@andie-castillo3 years agoyou released chinatown at the time I needed it most. thank you so much, Jack. this song truly changed my life. I can't wait to see you on tour this fall! (and yes, I've watched this video four times now....) 8
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@lukejames87012 years ago to the end, wow never thought of it like that. Each one of these videos I watch it makes me appreciate the songs more. Thanks Jack. 2
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@neverendingdream35122 years agoI come back here every time I've got writers block ! one of my fave songs and hearing jack break everything down with such boyish giddiness and passion is one of the most inspiring things ever 1
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@iamALLon2 years agoAs incredible as the production is on this track, it breaks through the stratosphere when your hear it live. 1
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@CosminNeagu3 years agoI would love some stems and samples from this, like he did with the other albums. You can get inside them a tiny bit and get an idea of what's in there. 6
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@zichuanye20568 months agoThis song feels like the music of life and love.
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@kiratakei31573 years agoIVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!! love you jack <3
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@dustinhigdon8 months agoThis is such a powerful song. One of my all time favorites. Seeing how it came to be is pretty amazing!
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@rihabsn3 years agothis was heart-wrenchingly beautiful to watch
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@mimitoujours32453 years agoThis is what I have been waiting for. Next samples! love this guy.
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@MrVleker3 years agoYess, more behind the scenes! I love these. Now let's hope we also get a new sample pack soon! 🤩 2
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@thegoodfightbro3 years agothis is amazing. hands down my favorite band
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@VerucaPumpkin3 years agoThanks for sharing this. Beautiful song.
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@Kieth19983 years agoTHANK YOU! I been praying for this video 🤙🏻
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@edcady-ross98583 years agoReally love this song and so glad you made this, best one yet 2
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@scottmacafee21703 years agoLove seeing the process, from idea through inspiration to magical moment ... Thank You Jack
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@jessyseguerra5223 years agoLoved this song, loving it more knowing how it was created. 6
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@earlarmani40843 years agoJack we really love these creative process videos❤️ 4
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@akaenteng28953 years agoOh gosh I love the drums in this song for real! And Bruce is so awesome in this song! 1
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@jillian_fitz3 years agojust starting but Jack continuing to drive without a license,,, SIR 13
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@monikaup3 years agoThis song is so beautiful and nostalgic. Just takes me back to like a decade ago. Also, I just appreciate how much Jack is committed to his songs and experiments with these unique voices and instrumentals. Like, a music masterpiece maker. ...
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@sporthaantje3 years agoMy favourite song from the band. Please make more of this!
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@MB-sp7ny3 years agoI loved this song already but its so great to get to hear him talk about all the intricacies of it. It helps me appreciate the song in a way I hadn't before.
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@csaltz2 years agoits perfect. that low when the first chorus starts gah my whole heart drops every time
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@krosslabs63122 years agoThis is beautiful! Love the song <3
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@sltdmn89693 years agoAlways like it when he brings us further into his craft! Thank you so much for the good music!
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@jordand83712 years agoThis is fantastic. Such an incredible energy watching a person persue their passion.
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@jessethetodd3 years agoWow that was incredible. Already was blown away by every rendition of the song I've heard, from Tiny Desk to the rooftop to the official video version. Now to be able to peek behind the process and see everything that's going on is like having been able to go behind the magic of disneyland. Thanks Jack! ...2
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@shrutimishra2423 years agoi love this and u jack please do this for don't go dark and how dare you want more they're my favorites
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@PunkNStein3 years agoI've enjoyed all the videos he has like this
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@clementsmichael2 years agoThis was the most amazing thing to watch. The talent is off the charts cool to see in action! Thank you. Thank you. More, please.
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@Vershinova2 years agoHe’s masterpiece! Can’t get enough of this legend! World need recognize this guy seriously! Greatest producer and one of the greatest musician!
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@FlaminHotCheeto3 years agoThe way you talk about your music brings me so much joy. The ending tho. ☹❤
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@angelatemke91603 years agoI love these videos! Jack is my aesthetic! He just puts me in a better mood! Antonoff is a mood! ❤️
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@mrh41952 years agoI'm so glad he makes these little videos. So rare to see the behind the scenes studio stuff.
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@tealasmith53283 years agoThat violinesque ending is perfection. So wistful. 2
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@DillingerR2 years agoSuch an amazing song, really cool to see how he pieced it all together
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@george_hc73 years agoOh God, Jack you are... Wow i have no words to express it ✨✨✨🤩 1
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@justinjuner10162 years agosuper nice person working on his home his family is super awesome
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@powersliding3 years agomy favorite part of the song is when it gets into the bit that says with a girl like you...thats when the songs start to build stronger into its peak...easily one of my favorite tune for a long time, thanks a milion
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@Camila-qr8eb3 years agoJack i love every single thing that you do, your midas touch on every song I listen of yours. I've had been listening to this album on repeat. Lots of love from Mexico <3 4
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@gammon1997 months agoThis song is pure magic. The day I heard it, I knew it would be my favorite.
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@JohnReganSeattle3 years agoLove the creative process. Can't wait to see Bleachers in Portland in October.
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@RandomlyVmelast yearHe is so passionate about his music. Genius!
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@alinightingale89713 years agoThis is what I was waiting for!!! It's a M A S T E R P I E C E ! You are a genius.
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@kasiagren50333 years agoThis is so great. I love it. Thank you.
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@FurEliseFlamenco3 years agoI dont have any idea how i got here, but Im glad i did. I love the expression of the creative process. These videos rival the songs they are about.
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@jay-el-bee2 years agoI could listen to the "wilting flowers" at the end over and over again too.
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@LauraInnocenti3 years agoTHE lockdown song for me, and I mean it in a good way. 2
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@gerritbrasson10 months agoThis explains why i've been listening to this song on repeat for a thousand times.
Related videos for Bleachers - Jack Antonoff on Chinatown:
"what if the deepest expression of [love] is 'yeah, i'll take your sadness... i'll take it'?" ... 79
- it’s a car song
- how it evolved from a simple ballad to a dense immersive track
- the delicate chime and piano in the background
- evan smith creating the riff that not only fits in the song perfectly, but also perfectly conveys the yearning emotion of the song
- the demo making me hope for a studio recorded acoustic version of this song 🙏 ... 18
On a side note, the first time I watched the video to Chinatown I wasn't paying attention to the title and thought "How sweet! Is that his dad playing music with him?" Then I realized it was The Boss. Sorry Bruce! ... 17
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