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Classical & Jazz Musicians React: aespa 'Next Level'

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For the 69th reaction video of Season 5 of this series, classical musicians react to aespa's 'Next Level' MV!

▶️ Watch Next Level here: aespa 에스파 'Next Level' MV
▶️ Interview with Next Level's producer Adam McInnis: Producer Adam McInnis on writing aespa's '...

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20 Comments

@ReacttotheK Creator 4 years ago Pinned

Umu + Sean will be filming an aespa Savage mini album first listen soon! Excited!

➡ Reaction Release Schedule + list of all our Patreon-exclusive videos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing
➡ Songs that are currently being voted on or waiting to be voted on by our musician voting panel for C&JMR:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFw_XZtkCVMMt3F3O3jvbeYlUyGo8v2nX
➡ Will not react to list for the CJ&MR series & why songs may not be reacted to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b5aQLWbYgUCm30Pj5-AalSjwMaq8gm5jOyrcbAlMu6c/edit?usp=sharing

@Cantstophyperstellar 4 years ago (edited)

Almost everyone hated this when it dropped (i don't even know why) but everyone, including idols got addicted to it after a few listen. It's still charting even today

@taesang5664 4 years ago

omg i’ve listened to this song so much it doesn’t even sound weird anymore 😭💀

@kalvin. 4 years ago

This was definitely the biggest “growing on me” song of the year (although their latest comeback may take that title). Such a different kind of sound/song structure compared to others. I’m sure not everyone’s taste but as someone deeply in the genre this change can be welcome and refreshing sometimes

@lolaloli9362 4 years ago

This song had elevated aespa as South Korea's digital powerhouse. It's amazing that the song about 'Kwangya' and 'virtual reality world' end up topping the local music charts. Most of the knetz said that aespa bring back the joy and fun in KPOP just like back then when 1st and 2nd gen KPOP groups were still dominating. Well I mean KPOP songs back then were quite hype and hardcore.

@christie_cruz 4 years ago

It was confusing at first, but that confusion made me curious/want to listen to it again. And again. And again. Somehow it became more fun each time, so idk, I really hope you guys get to interview Yoo Youngjin some time because I would love a glimpse behind the genius, some insight to his unique style, or what kind of magic crack he's putting in his songs lol That would be an interesting conversation to listen to, for sure

@superdol18 4 years ago

If they think next level is confusing and quirky and weird, they'd be floored by SAVAGE lol

@CheerUp2 4 years ago

Ive been trained for songs that switch up and throw you off with SNSD's I Got A Boy.......they trained me well

@hh-jy1ld 4 years ago

I think the appeal is the payoff… the hard earned payoff for those who were able to adapt and willing to immerse in this experiential journey through the genres. Getting “back” to the original starting point at the end… is the payoff. IMO

@bananacrunch 4 years ago

I followed aespa's music releases but never the lore. I benefitted from Umu's storytelling! 😅😅😅

@shhhiaa5959 4 years ago

Raffi got lost on the way to kwangya yall and he can't find his way back! 😂😂 Also, Jarod and Daniel are BACK! It's nice to see some older reacters on the channel again

@laurenkang4275 4 years ago (edited)

SM is always challenging classical and jazz musicians, in for a new treat all the time 🤣

@kyoongb1699 4 years ago

Every group in SM has totally different type of music. Nobody overlaps anybody and it's amazing because it gives each group their own color. SMEnt is known for blowing things up with their type of music, it's always new to everyone's ears.

@velvety3459 4 years ago

Despite the clear separation of the song's "sections", all of the sections themselves are so satisfying in isolation, which I think is the reason why this song works so well. The analysis from the reactors was spot-on! Once they get around to Savage, though, it will be pure chaos.

@camille6423 4 years ago

as someone who has probably has next level has her most played song of the year and also someone who LOVED it at first listen, i'm proud to see how much the comment section has evolved since then. seeing the musicians enjoy it and say some interesting points of what makes this be appealing to a lot of people, made me appreciate the song more in itself. honestly now, no matter what people say, its a hit song especially in korea, its been 5 months since it was released but still top 5 in the melon (biggest music server in korea) chart, and EVERYONE in korea from different ages is still dancing to it. more than anything else, i just love seeing the next level appreciation from everyone!

@lucastrash3068 4 years ago (edited)

An interesting point was brought out. That the song starts off ones way, then goes one way and comes back around since the story is that they are going from our world to the next and are going to come back. Thank you!

@michibae818 4 years ago

Yeah SM never letting go Yoo Young Jin, even if some SM stans dont like his productions He make hits in SK

@anonymousanthropoid 4 years ago

The editing is on point, I’m crying lmao

@aneeiahd404 4 years ago

Aespa: Next Level
Red Velvet: Zimzalabim
F(x): Red Light
SNSD: I Got A Boy
SJ: House Party
Exo: Growl

SM's specialty aside from being connected with each other groups and amazing vocals & visuals is SONGS in a SONG.
Each groups from SM are indeed Unique.

Correct me guys if I'm wrong with the groups and titles or maybe I'm missing more songs like this from other groups too.