Musician Reacts To: "The Hype - Berlin" by Twenty One Pilots

TL;DR

Musician Jacob Restitute praises Twenty One Pilots’ “The Hype - Berlin” for its piano, processed drums, crisp vocals, harmonies, and atmospheric synth textures. He compares its melody, vocal style, and drums to The 1975 and notices details including a vinyl-stop transition, a robotic voice-like sound, falsetto, and claps on beats two and four. Read on for his specific production observations and one criticism of the arrangement.

Transcript

hey what's up everybody welcome back to another episode of reacting - my name is Jacob restitute Oh a musician from Northport New York and today by request we're gonna be reacting to another tournament pilot song this one is called the hype Berlin I guess it was recorded in Berlin maybe as always you can leave a comment below with the hashtag resti... Read More

Key Insights

• 👂 The song "The Hype Berlin Version" by Twenty One Pilots features impressive piano and drum sounds.
• 🤕 The melody and vocals in the song give it a similar vibe to songs by the band The 1975.
• 👂 Harmonies and various synth sounds add depth to the song.
• ❓ The vocals in the song are clean, crisp, and sometimes utilize falsetto.
• 🎹 The song includes elements like a robotic voice and a Rhodes keyboard.
• 🙏 Jacob wishes the song had a stronger build-up, but acknowledges that this may be different in the original version.
• 💬 Viewers can suggest songs for Jacob to react to by leaving a comment or tweeting him.

Questions & Answers

Q: What does musician Jacob Restitute think of “The Hype - Berlin” by Twenty One Pilots?

Jacob calls the song a jam and praises its piano, drums, vocals, harmonies, and atmospheric sounds. His main criticism is that the Berlin version feels mellow and does not build up as much as he would like.

Q: Why does Jacob compare “The Hype - Berlin” to The 1975?

He says the song could almost sound like a track by The 1975. The comparison is based on how the melody is written, the sound of the singer’s voice, and the drums.

Q: What does Jacob notice about the drums?

Jacob hears a drumstick sound that seems to pass through a flanger or phaser, creating a modulated, filtering effect. He also points out a clap landing on beats two and four.

Q: How does Jacob describe the vocals in “The Hype - Berlin”?

He says the voice sounds very good, clean, and crisp, particularly without reverb. He also praises the vocal harmonies and a falsetto passage.

Q: What keyboard sounds does Jacob identify in the song?

Jacob notices a piano at the beginning and later hears what may be a Rhodes keyboard or a synth. He also highlights a moment when the piano cuts out quickly to create a transition.

Q: What production effects stand out in the Berlin version?

Jacob identifies a flanger- or phaser-like effect on a drum sound and a vinyl-stop effect that brings the voice back in. He also hears a sound resembling robotic speech and multiple pads that create an atmospheric texture.

Q: Does Jacob think “The Hype - Berlin” builds up enough?

No. He wishes the song built up more because this version feels a little mellow, though he notes that he does not know whether the original version has a stronger build-up.

Q: How can viewers suggest another song for Jacob to react to?

Viewers can leave a comment using the hashtag Jacob mentions for reaction requests or tweet him at the handle given in the episode. He invites people to submit their favorite songs for a future reaction.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jacob Restitute reacts to the song "The Hype Berlin Version" by Twenty One Pilots, praising the piano and drum sounds.

• He mentions that the song could sound like a 1975 song due to its melody and vocals.

• Jacob highlights the use of harmonies and various synth sounds in the song.