Challenge idea for roomie: You remake songs only from your memory. You are not allowed to look up the lyrics or listen to the song during the process, you can only use what you actually remember to make it. Would be fun if it's a song you don't really remember the exact text to.

I believe you pointed at my name when you said this patreon is a bad boi. So I'm here to claim my title haha 😏

For songs from 10 years ago, I automatically expected to see the first single or song that made the artists blow up, but then I realize how much longer some of these artists have been around in the industry. For some, 10 years ago is already like midway into their career. Especially for younger artists like Miley Cyrus, this really puts things into perspective

I find it funny that Cruel Summer was used as the "now" song considering it came out 5 years ago lol.

I still remember when he was just Pre Malone

He didn't dare to bring Twenty One Pilots in this list. They freaking change the genre with the release of every new album

"I'm glad i don't have an Eye Tracker on" - Roomie 2024

I love how Imagine Dragons is true to their style throughout.

Doing One Direction members would be cool! Considering they were together in 2014, and now 10 years later they are solo. Especially since Zayn is releasing an album soon and he has completely changed genres!

You should do the top 100 most critically acclaimed songs

use me as a "How TF was this 10 years ago??" button

It’s always fun seeing how far artists have come in x number of years, and how they may have changed/revamped their styles. Thank you so much, Joel and team!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰

The Nick Jonas song Roomie was talking about is "Jealous". Justin Timberlake's "Selfish" does sound a lot like it.

It’s really cool to see how these singers have evolved musically wise, I still can’t comprehend how 2014 was 10 years ago..

Not me thinking that 10y ago Miley Cyrus was gonna be “can’t be tamed” and was actually “wrecking ball”. I feel old

I think you're thinking of Jealous by Nick Jonas. It has the falsetto and talks about the exact same thing.

Meghan trainor’s music never changes istg its the same song over and over 😭

I love those assignments that u give for the editors and what they deliver 😂

Should have put something in midnight album for Taylor Swift. Or like any artist in their latest songs. Just to show the difference in the pass decade

It's interesting that Joel said "That was barely Pharrell Williams" when most people actually know him as a writer & producer. He produced a lot of the top 1 songs in the last decades, also known for helping produce & write a lot of rap hits.

20:54 There is also an NSYNC song called Selfish, so technically there’s two Justin Timberlake songs with that name!

Awesome video!! It is interesting to see how singers have evolved in their music over a ten year span. Thanks so much!👍😊

You should check out Big Time Rush. They were active 10 years ago because they starred in the Nickelodeon show by the same name. They became a legit band outside of the show. They released albums and toured during that time also. They recently made a comeback and released new music with an updated sound. They have also been touring again.I would to hear what you think about their music.

We need more 5 Seconds of Summer reactions!!!!

I loved that you did this topic! You can do artists from 20 yrs ago vs now! :-)

Interesting video, great artists. Let this be a series👏👏

It's funny how the two Meghan Trainor songs sounded so similar. That's actually how I found your channel a while ago. I heard clips of a few of her songs and was thinking "I can't be the only one who thinks they all sound the same", so I went on UKposts and looked it up. I found your "songs that sound exactly the same" videos, and I don't remember if you talked about Meghan in one of them, but regardless I still subscribed after watching the video!

Could be wrong but that new Miley video feels very Shania Twain inspired video wise to me but Miley could just be into fashion as well. Some of these artists really haven't changed and I never put together how many video game related songs Imagine Dragons have done until now.

Welp, another great video. Love the music wisdom you offer us. 🙌

i used to watch you a lot in 2019, you still make good videos and i got reminded of banger songs

Ngl Tyler, The Creator deserves to be on this video. He went from edgy teen to a mature adult and his lyrics and production has changed alot

I've been talking about that Hands on Me being Stand by Me for so long, so happy that someone else noticed it!!

Weirdest thing is you can go back ANOTHER 10 years for Sia to 2004, I first heard her with Breathe Me, which I still think is her best song.

Oh my god, Blank Space was 10 years ago?! I was sitting there waiting for Our Song, Love Story, You Belong With Me, etc.

Imagine Dragons do a lot of video game collabs cause they're huge gamers themselves

Oh my, ten years already ... I love seeing the evolutions, some are really mind blowing.

I really miss the music of 10+ years ago. So much nostalgia here

Its so funny that lighthouse keeper was released in 2020 and after that he had also released a new album but it is still used as 2024 in this video lol! But great stuff keep it up!

7:00 I'm really enjoying the alternate chord progression! It really makes a very familiar, standard song feel different.

love your vids!!

The new Miley Cyprus video reminds me of Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the zoomed in mouth and the hands from Time Warp.

Oh god, I didn't knew Charlie really, but with THAT new song, now I wanna know MORE. That was FIRE

To be fair, Pharrell has always been a producer first and just happened to be successful with his own music too.

I came to your channel specifically to tell you that you should do a video examining the vocals on Livingston's new album, and if you haven't heard of him, he has a vocal style I think you'll really like. He also self produces.

Love your vids!

The years are passing way too fast 😰

Joel: It's maximalist for sure Me: wth does maximalist sound like? thousand layers of music and sound? No idea what he means. - Jacob Collier plays - Me: Yeah... I see what he's talking about.

Should’ve chosen Taylor’s Version of Blank Space for TS for Now

I love you Roomie!!!

Keep it Savage Joel. I respect music knowledge tell it like it is!

Make a part 2! I was wishing this video could last another 25 minutes haha

I’m early but I remember when you use to do the singing videos and I fr loved them keep up the work

I would've actually loved to see PINK in one of these because of the whole change since she got a kid etc

I'd say dua lipa is the biggest pure Pop Star right now Of course taylor is more popular but she aint a clear cut Pop Star

speaking of interpolation, there's a German song called "1,2,3,4: Heute Nacht da Feiern Wir" that, to me, sound like a very clear interpolation of the YMCA, but I see nothing about it online.

Roomie if you haven’t already, you should do a video on Zhavia! She was on The Four and she was honestly the most amazing talent to come out of that show

Miley has been one of my favorite artists for quite a while. I love that she's always reimagining herself. I always look forward to what she comes up with next!

The part where he says “thank god I don’t have a eye tracker” for the weekend 2014 is funny 😂

Dua Lipa went under my radar 10 years ago. So happy I found her, alwas so catchy🎶🎶

I'd love to see more old vs new stuff like this!

Your show is awesome!

15:25 Mum there is a fricking lady on our chandelier

I think samples if done right can be really fun. Like remaking a song from scratch. Or taking the lyric out but changing the tone. It's a nice way to see some old music shine again and be renewed. It only works though if you change it a bit or rework the entire thing enough so it doesn't turn it into a cover labelled as a new song to cash in money. I'm referring to for example Spotify singles. Some singles are beautiful covers of songs that are maybe sung in a different genre. Most likely acoustic. But heck yea the Day 'n' Night Spotify single by coldplay was awesome. It was so good my mom didn't even recognize them and she doesn't like coldplay that much. Also I follow a playlist I'm assuming is one of those catered to your profile called something like EDM samplings. I love it so much. Expecially when the artists are creative enough as always. Where they don't plop a piece from another song unedited and call it new. One example could be The Bender by Matoma and Brando. They kept the melody of September by Earth and Fire (if that's the band's name) but made it a completely different genre and rewrote most of the lyrics. Or Perfect by Lucas and Steve, Haris. It took my mom a second to guess they worked the melody around the opening of A-ha's Take on me. Or Dare Me by Nervo, Plastik Funk and Tim Morrison. They pretty much stuck to the reef of another famous song I don't remember the author of, but made it an entirely different thing. They didn't just take a melody as is from the original song and call it new. Nor did they not do any work around it to make it feel new.

Joel, you said something interesting about how bands are more likely to keep the same sound so they retain the same fans and dang, it made me realize why MCR's fans were so upset when Black Parade came out. I love all their albums but can totally see why some fans would not continue with their newer things. I'm sure it's that way with many bands and probably why Taylor Swift is so appreciative of her fans allowing her to try new things. Can't wait until her new album drops since many swifties think it'll be a rock album!

When he was doing the weekends 10 years ago vs now he said he was glad about not having a eye tracker

I think the Justin 'Selfish' actually sounds like it could be a Roomie song too. You should do a cover! But I know nothing lol

Re: TSwift. Cruel Summer was written for Lover, which was supposed to come out after 1989. But then she did Reputation instead. So I'd say it was a bad choice for comparison..

This was pretty enjoyable! You seem to be happier in general and I love that. Physical and mental health is always important. Some of the artists' music that I liked then and also now are: The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus, and Drake. Even though it's been 10 years, their voices still sound amazing and they still have great songs that I like. Of course some style of music has changed, but I still enjoy their songs, then and now. A few artists' music that I liked better before are: Sam Smith, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift. They have always been talented, but for me a lot of their older songs seem more emotional and deeper. I hope you have great weekend and stay healthy! And as a Patreon, you're very welcome! Thank You for all the early access videos and for trying to keep it positive. You are awesome!😎

Ahh! I was just saying this about the new Gangsta’s Paradise interpolation the other day! And was accused of sounding old 😯 I can get on board with the I’m Blue, Barbie girl, Whenever wherever and more interpolations but not gangsta’s paradise. They took an iconic trailblazing song with a tremendously important messaging, and made it into just another scorned lover song… they could have used pretty much any sample at all for those lyrics (doesn’t stand out from every other song that is a love song or a breakup song), and they chose something that was actually important and turned it into a background song

I'd say what that Miley video is referencing is Tina Turner

I wonder if the interpolation trend is not just about attempts to go viral, but also a safer bet due to most melodies already being used one way or another by now. Unless you directly interpolate and pay the cut up front, there's too much risk to get sued and having to pay a bigger cut.

YES you’ve finally covered Jacob Collier in a video, he’s great!

wow Roomie knows 100 gecs? thats cool

I feel so strange that these are from 10 years ago. Makes me realise even more how fast life goes because these songs feel like 5 years ago to me.

Can we just take a second to acknowledge how this man looks exactly like Cole Sprouse 🤔

Hmm… why do I feel that Roomie may have missed reviewing an artist also known as Lil Pitchy? There’s been quite an evolution there too….

15:45 I like how they misspelled the word afraid in the music video and no one realized 😂

2:40 that sounds like a cool lyric writing exercise, but it does certainly water down the other elements of song creation.

Post is one hell of a MTG player

Thank you🙏

Year 2 of waiting for Roomie to find out that Pharrell is a prolific producer and who has written and produced so many well loved bangers. From Holla Back Girl to Slave 4 U. Someone plz tell him D:

Thanks!

10:03 as a huge mused I totally see where you’re coming from, I could totally see Matt Bellamy (lead singer) singing warriors

Wonder how much Lil Pitchy would've changed throughout the X years 🤔

Yeah, the stand by me thing, as a part time song making hobbyist, I find it really hard to "invent" new sounds, that's why I relate a lot to that one line from 21 pilots song stressed out

I'm so glad that you are uploading again! Really missed you and your videos! I hope too see some more "twitch" videos whit your friends. They are really fun too watch! 😁✌🏼

5:38 its acutally a hindu deiti called kali that her makeup is based on . She practiced hinduism for like 4-6 year . Look it up .

The production on Dua Lipa songs is so frekin GOOOOD!!! 9/10! For the last 5 hits at least! Whoever she works with!!! Frekin talent!

❤ even better

I would like to hear 10 back vs. now live performances!

I'd love for you to do a deepdive into Kylie Minogue's entire discography. I recently saw a Twitter thread about it and she's got SO many songs I didn't even realise how much I'd listen to her.

Crazy how singers vocals either stayed the same or got better. Auto Tune really slowed a change in the voices of some people

I think selfish by JT sounds a lot like jealous by Nick Jonas, I think it's because of fairly similar words in the chorus.

Thought we were gonn see songs like "party in the usa" i feel old now

Joel, I’ve been thinking the same thing about Justin Timberlake's Selfish it sounds like Nick’s song. I might be wrong but my mind feels validated.

Do you ever review musical theater performances? The channel MsMojo has a few compilations but I'd be great to see your reaction to Jennifer Holliday's 1982 Tony Award performance

JC was definitely a chorus kid growing up. He writes pop songs that are made to not sound stupid when arranged for a choir.

14:20 the clip is probably inspired by whitney houston’s i wanna dance with somebody, the flowy hair and neon coloured corridors. gives a very whitney vibe

9:56 as a League player, this song bring me back 10 y.ago for sureee

When you said you prefer 2014 songs to today's songs, I remembered what my cousins said when I was with them in their home country of the Bahamas for this New Years. We were playing Just Dance 2018 and they said that Just Dance 2014 was better.