Mirror Music: Recent Episodes
Coop & Andrew
In which Coop and Andrew start a new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought.
Episode 45 of Mirror Music considers Tupac's "My Block" and Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."My Block" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-snIyULfKc"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soa3gO7tL-cFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop
Episode 44 of Mirror Music considers "Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs N Harmony and "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel. We discuss death and life and memory and celebrations and funerals and carpe diem poetry. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FeD16vu_qQ"Tha Crossroads" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMYAEHE2GrM&ab_channel=BoneThugsMusicFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #outkast @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 43 of Mirror Music considers "Sugaree" by The Grateful Dead (technically Jerry Garcia) and "Hey Ya" by OutKast. We discuss the shaking of things, jam bands, and where these groups fit in the canon of American music. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Hey Ya" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw"Sugaree" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zj5GShx6IEFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #outkast @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 42 of Mirror Music considers "I Get Around" by Tupac and "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. We discuss charisma, sex appeal, and how simple stupid always works. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."I Get Around" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJAnQTwmJs"Start Me Up" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8LwEFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #blackstar @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 41 of Mirror Music considers "Get By" by Talib Kweli and "Imagine" by John Lennon. We discuss lyricism, worldwide problems, and joyful songs. Also get into some Beatles history!Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Get By" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVtpXvzzXiA"Imagine" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcPsB6PwaiEFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #blackstar @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 40 of Mirror Music considers "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" by Snoop and "One Angry Dwarf & 200 Solemn Faces" by Ben Folds Five. We discuss varieties of sh*t talking, George Clinton and P-Funk, and some more of our personal history together. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."One Angry Dwarf" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frVoGJhoehk"What's My Name" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2soGJXQAQecFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #snoopdogg @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 39 of Mirror Music considers "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and "ATLiens" by OutKast. We discuss the impact of the Confederate battle flag, how different songs are perceived in different communities, and give Big Boi some more flowers. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Sweet Home Alabama" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-35W_FWCT9Q"ATLiens" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktc9hsSfUckFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #bigboi @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 38 of Mirror Music considers "Basket Case" by Green Day and "Mind Playin Tricks on Me" by the Geto Boys. We discuss the importance of mental health work, and how that manifests in different communities. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Basket Case" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY"Mind Playin Tricks on Me" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJtHdkyo0hcFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #kdot @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 37 of Mirror Music considers "Real" by Kendrick Lamar and "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell. We discuss the best lyricists of all time, and disappointment at subpar work. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Real" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWUtG6UQeGQ"Both Sides Now" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbn6a0AFfnMFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #kdot @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 36 of Mirror Music considers "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette and "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie. We discuss love and loss of love and fury and the ability to laugh at yourself. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."You Oughta Know" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyTyilmYY"Just a Friend" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aofoBrFNdgFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 35 of Mirror Music considers "I Still Haven't Found What' I'm Looking For" by U2 and "Love's Gonna Get'cha" by Boogie Down Productions (BDP, KRS-One). We discuss yearning, and what that looks like in different cultures and contexts. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."I Still Haven't Found What' I'm Looking For" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE"Love's Gonna Get'cha" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NACMjwR5DEFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #bono @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic
Episode 34 of Mirror Music considers "Money" by Pink Floyd and "All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy and the Family (The Lox/Jadakiss, Lil Kim, and Biggie). We discuss representations of money across cultures and times, where these songs and these bands fit in the musical canon, high-level literary wordplay in hip-hop, weird time signatures, mental illness, and give particular props to Kim and Jadakiss and David Gilmour's guitar. Oh, and that saxophone solo! Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory."Money" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds"All About the Benjamins" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c58ppLPJcQFull Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDkTo leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusicFind Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHopFind Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3QNote: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #puffy #seancombs #rogerwaters
Episode 32 of Mirror Music considers Jay-Z's "Imaginary Player" and the Counting Crows' "Mr. Jones."
Episode 31 of Mirror Music considers "Hey Young World" by Slick Rick and "Teach Your Children'" by CSNY.
Episode 30 of Mirror Music considers "Ants Marching" by the Dave Matthews Band and "Grindin'" by Clipse. We also discuss the Virginia of it all, nursery rhymes, perspectives on work, and lyrical miracle lines.
Episode 29 of Mirror Music considers "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones, and "Ultra Black" by Nas. We also discuss the proper amounts of respect to give to iconic artists and whether Mick Jagger should apologize for the lyrics to "Brown Sugar."
Note: this episode has stronger language and discussion of themes you may not want to share with younger listeners. Discretion is advised. Episode 28 of Mirror Music considers "One More Chance" (the remix) by The Notorious B.I.G., and "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin. We have discussion about sampling and influences and how we are all just a combination and amalgamation of our previous influences.
Episode 27 of Mirror Music considers "Goodbye Earl" by the (Dixie) Chicks, and "Murder Was the Case" by Snoop Dogg.
R.I.P. Glenn Frey & Tupac Shakur.
Episode 26 of Mirror Music considers "California Love" by 2Pac and Dr. Dre, and "Hotel California" by The Eagles.
Episode 23 of Mirror Music considers "Children's Story" by Slick Rick and "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash.
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Episode 25 of Mirror Music considers "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" by Outkast, and "It's the End of the World as We Know it (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M.
Episode 18 considers "You Got Me" by the Roots and Erykah Badu, Eve, and Jill Scott, and "Jolene" by Dolly Parton.
Episode 17 considers "Changes" by Tupac Shakur and "Circumstances," by Rush. We also discuss the concepts of white privilege, how Pac would have defined it, and whether that applies to a bunch of Serbian folks from Canada.
Episode 16 considers "Soul Food" by Goodie Mob and "Tennessee Whiskey," the version by Chris Stapleton. We also talk about Southern food culture and historical Atlanta food hotspots.
Episode 15 considers "Santeria" by Sublime and "Nuthin' but a G Thang" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Episode 13 considers "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube and "Tonight, Tonight" by the Smashing Pumpkins.
Episode 12 considers "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and "Round and Round" by Jennifer Nettles Band. (JNB was the band Jennifer was in before Sugarland and after Soul Miner's Daughter.)
Episode 11 considers "The Kiss of a Black Widow" by Bobby Digital (The RZA) & "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie.
Episode 9 considers "Money Trees" by Kendrick Lamar & "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones.
Episode 8 considers "Don't Stop Me Now" (Queen) & "Rosa Parks" (OutKast) - two pure blasts of joy.
In which Andrew struggles to say "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
Episode 7 considers "Award Tour" (A Tribe Called Quest) & "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" & "With A Little Help From My Friends" (The Beatles).
In which Coop and Andrew continue their new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought.
Episode 6 considers "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast & "All Apologies" from Nirvana's MTV Unplugged performance.
Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers.
In which Coop and Andrew continue their new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought.
Episode 5 considers "All I Need" (or "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need") (Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige) & "A Case of You" (Joni Mitchell).
In which Coop and Andrew continue their new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought.
Season 1, Episode 4 considers "I Ain't No Joke" (Eric B. & Rakim) & "I Won't Back Down" (Tom Petty).
In which Coop and Andrew deliver the third episode of a new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought. Episode 3 considers "Keep Ya Head Up" (2Pac) & "Let It Be" (The Beatles).
In which Coop and Andrew deliver the second episode of a new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought. Episode 2 considers "C.R.E.A.M." (Wu-Tang Clan) & "Born to Run" (Bruce Springsteen).
This episode is probably NSFW for stronger language than usual. We discuss cultural appropriation and the Wonder Twins.
Episode 22 of Mirror Music considers "Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift and "Runaway" by Kanye (ft. Pusha T).
Episode 24 of Mirror Music considers "Once a Man, Twice a Child" by Nas, from his new album King's Disease III, and "Old Man" by Neil Young.
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Episode 20 considers "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley and "Dumb It Down" by Lupe Fiasco. We discuss similarities and connections between the two songs, and try to bring disparate worlds together!
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In which Coop and Andrew start a new project, a free range discussion about, and reactions to, two songs from different genres that may have more in common that you previously thought. - Episode 1 considers "Fight the Power" (Public Enemy) & "Blowin' in the Wind" (Bob Dylan). We talk about the history of protest songs and introduce the idea that simple songs can be the most profound.