I Would Be Happy - Jack Conte

[HendrixcommaMartin]

How does he afford all of this equipment and instruments?

[pianomatteo]

@HendrixcommaMartin Pomplamoose.

[Mallialice]

I've listened to this song for the first time only yesterday and had it in my head for the entire day after that. Does that count as views?

[datalorez]

That cache of EH pedals makes my pants tighter in the crotch region.

[Jeffrywith1e]

this song is amazing.

[SynonymsMusic]

When are you going to use that theremin!?! 

[birdinator2]

dear jack, what kind of keyboards and organs do you use? One looks like a rhodes.

[Xsuit]

I think this song sums up my last six years.

[redhedbedhed]

this is very reminiscent of being for the benefit of mr. kite or blue jay way

[HorribleSonofa]

At 0:28...

I appreciate the offer, but I don't think either of us really wants me to sit on your lap.

[KDeeMarieProductions]

I love the comments that are like "Youcan sing?!? Egad!" lol, of course he can, he parties with nataly:D

[beautifulbreakdown3]

mind. blown.

[ShadowoftheMoon13X]

Beautiful. You and Nataly make beautiful music both together and separately!

[LoveEndingNow]

I NEVERR KNEW YOU COULD SING >,< INCREEEDIBBBLEEE

[Mrevilcookiez]

YOU CAN SING!!??? D8

[RebelWithAFrog]

how did i miss this? how did i miss this?? for the third time how did i miss this???

i would be happy...

[bmde]

Beach boys meets Incubus

[kartiv2]

I love you

[burnsiv]

Is there any chance you and Nataly will ever get to Atlanta?

[Wouldsomeonemissme]

The "I don't see you" sections blow my mind.

[gonztastic]

Wow, this is a great song...as ALWAYS! But, dude! Did you intend on it being soooo slooow? ;} At the 1:30 mark I actually looked at the time...I was all like, "Dude, get this thing over with, I've got chores to do!" ;} You have somehow successfully played with the fabric of time itself, Jack!

[DJFour0Four]

From the very first moment I started this song, I was absolutely blown away. Every single aspect of his songwriting is extremely well put together. This level of composition in such a pop song format is pretty rare, and I can definitely see why people are comparing this to the Beatles. Bravo, good sir.

[stewyjmu]

if you like this song, you should listen to the flaming lips. 

and its almost sacreligious calling this "Beatles 2011"

[bannanatree]

Is it just me or were you playing drums left handed in this video :o?

[heyasharkie]

I'm in love with you. Please marry me.

[windrider992001]

@heyasharkie somehow I don't think Nataly would be ok with that ; )

[YoussefFishere]

@jackcontemusic

Hey Jack? What are you using on 0:47? What effects do you have? I love that sound!

[GuitarRT]

Finally i can hear the bass in a song of you!

[goodl1]

I'm a fan after two songs, must find out more about this guy.

[BethsDreamland]

I would be happy to fall asleep to this, dreaming of the one I love... except the fact I can't fall asleep /with/ them right now is a bit of a downer.

[WazzooTube]

Hey Jack, I am so influenced by your (and Pomplamouse's) music. The chords structures, the lyrics, the instrumentation, the arrangements and the production. Also the videos are incredible. I don't listen to the charts. but i like quite a lot of music. I suppose I'm heading for a compliment here; I listen to your music more than my favourite artist!

I am a musician, and something I really want to improve at is studio & production. Do you have any tips? I would be so grateful. Thank you!!! :D

[tanvo93]

i feel a slight hint of pink floyd and radiohead coming out of this

[danielorp]

@tanvo93 me too (:

[activefront]

@tanvo93 yeah i thought so to even before i saw your comment.

[Amavere]

You probably get this a lot, but I've always wanted to get into recording, if anything, as a hobby. Would you have any tips for someone who pretty much knows nothing?

[bassmasteraek]

JACK CONTE Y U NO HAVE MILLION SUBS YET?

[CopperGaut]

I bought the album as soon as it came out without listening to any songs. Best decision ever.

[TenaciousDfan4ever]

Beatles and Elliott Smith. Incredible.

[leeroymmjenkins]

It would make me happy just... TO SEE A NEW JACK CONTE VIDEO!!! That is all.

[guitaristdho]

I think this piece is mainly in 3/4 but at the "I don't see you part" section (and the little section afterwards after the chorus) what time signature is it in? It has a very weird beat....

[TravuhsWree]

Agh! This reminds me so much of this poem I read in my AP Lit class last year, but I can't remember what it was called. It might have been by Wallace Stevens? Shit......... do you know of such a poem?

[solumeasd]

jack, I would be happy just doing music like you do C: ... but I don't have any resources, how do you started?

[Flyleafromance]

Jack, I would LOVE to see you start your own record company. I think you'd change the face of modern-day music.

[PedroCatunda]

@Flyleafromance He has already changed it! If Jack changes the way he does his music and the way he promotes it, than he will no longer be Jack Conte!

He is just as great as he can be by just being what he is!

[dankoch2010]

Everything you do is cool.

[mdille00]

I give in! After hearing a few other songs from VS4 and this one, I am now going to buy the album. Keep making such awesome music!

[sausmusiii]

I feel better just watching your antics and enthusiasm when clapping. That is about the only instrument that I can play along with you.....

[tikarina02]

Really like this one! Good job :)

[Happyeverafterdom]

'People, animals and instruments' ! But what about chocolate?Did no-one send a photo of chocolate?! We could all be happier with a little chocolate everyday.

[davecorsello]

This is such a poignant lyric. Love the repeats starting at 1:28, where the bass line lands in different places each time. Great stuff. Hope all is well with you...

[TheAcesand8s]

JACK. I cannot find the aphex twins mashup on your site...

[MissRayneHawk]

I love how eerie and genuine this song is... I feel like it reaches out to those that love and have a mysterious soul. <3

[iveena]

Geeze I love you.

[tenrai7ken]

Is that a new microphone I see, or have I just not noticed that one before?

[perfectupper90]

I fucking LOVE the whale calls!

[ehohnke]

I think it's funny that Pomplamoose released "Monster Mask" on youtube just a smidgen before this song.

[JamesEStephenson]

Nice song. Loved the picture of you and Nat.

[mikefred8]

Awesome video bro, you are amazing !

[babfilmcut]

Beatles 2011 :) great!

[cheekychen]

Love the song.. And the collage idea. I'll email a photo or two. I hope all is well :]

[lordhazzard]

OH my god this sounds like the Dissociatives, old band from aus that disappeared after one album, brings back memories, if only you could do a cover...

[mistersuckerfish]

Not exactly how you manage to make such ethereal music all the time, but this makes me happy.

[Ichvyenichalster]

5 people didn't enjoy the song.

[DogmeUK]

@Ichvyenichalster 6 people now are cyborgs sent from the future to kill John Connor :D

[ehohnke]

@Ichvyenichalster I'm pretty sure they weren't people.

[viniciovp4ever]

I loved that music *-* but you look sad after...something wrong?

[MissRayneHawk]

Totally emailed you, Jack. :3 I can't wait to see the next video!

[katieisblue]

Something about this feels very Rufus Wainwright, which is always a good this.

[deadeaded]

You don't need to be lady gaga to make a living as a musician, but being an internet phenomenon certainly helps... just sayin :)

[MiniDJBeirne]

Awesome Beatles vibe on this one.

[TheSpirtOfAdventur]

sooo thats what you sound like when you talk? :3

[alemancachondo]

no image from the bass??

[stevenpam]

@alemancachondo 15 secs... it's the organ, not a bass guitar

[ChasHolling]

Very Elliott Smith. I like it.

[ralgarte]

You look like you're working way too much. That's good!

[behii20]

I see your studio is getting bigger!!!!! and your music is as always innovative and with amazing sound and melody... best wishes on your journey to greatness : )

[jakobymaster]

Wow, Jack can play words with his guitar- "I would be happy" at 0:56 with this flanger kind of effect.. true mastery!

[elgoain9]

GEMA FTW!!!!!!!!

[LucienNorrish]

0:26 , FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAP

[Alaskanese]

Use reverse on your drums!

[Fhenry]

was watching misfits a dude named conte got killed... anyways love the music keep it up...

[Mario10016]

Very cool 'm2/NYC

[jdeerfixer]

It seems to me that you two split. You seem depressed in this one. Am I wrong ? OK TMI ! I know the feeling as I am going to be divorced from who I thought was my soulmate. At least she can be happy again, even if it is not with me. I did see her smile again, which was nice. I am glad she is happy and has someone to take care of her.

[aveslp]

@jdeerfixer I don't think they've split up. They posted an update video on Pomplamoose a few weeks back. Nataly is busy working on a new album of her own.

[jbdazen]

I LOVE this album, Jack!

[herrvierkoetter]

I enjoy every new song you do. You feel at home with all styles, you must love music, like I do. All kinds and styles of music are present in any song you do. That makes me happy. - Life is short. There is no time for boring music.

[Thesogggybottoms]

looks like someone got a new toy, the grand piano

[chriscauldermusic]

Love this tune. SOOO good.

[MrThereisatree]

Hey jack! great songs!

Can you please tell what kind of foam do you use behind the strings on your acoustic guitar, and where did you get it?

thank you!

[trendyblackens]

@MrThereisatree I believe it's a foam rubber. You can get them at most craft stores or fabric stores.

[NightStalker915]

Nooooooooooooo!!! You shaved your head!

[pepermint26]

very Breatly...LOVE IIIIIIIT :D

keep up with your great music

[XMaggotMurderdollX]

how much did that beard cost? :O

[aboveallelse666]

how do you afford all your gear wtf.



[Ichvyenichalster]

@aboveallelse666 When you get big enough music- wise on the interwebs and don't have a record company on your back, you'd be surprised how much money you can make when your fan base doesn't torrent all their music XD Oh and also the Hyundai commercials help...

[jackcontemusic]

@Ichvyenichalster - True that, man. I answer this question a lot, but yes - all my gear, all my instruments, and my current entire income is from supportive folks like you guys who watch Pomplamoose videos, buy our music, and buy my music. Since we don't have a label, we get 100% of the royalties, and it turns out, you don't need to be Lady Gaga to make a living as a musician. I forget how freaking cool that is sometimes. we live in an incredible period of history for artists.

[Ichvyenichalster]

@jackcontemusic Most definitely. Sometimes I'm put off by the incessant world of advertising, but then I remember that it's the reason the internet works the way it does, and that's the reason artists (whether musicians or anything else) can make a living doing what they love. On that note, I should be able to make money listening to your music XD

[piepmaxx]

@jackcontemusic so, you are a professional musician?

[Woostercat]

@piepmaxx You trollin, bro? Of course he is.

[piepmaxx]

@Woostercat oh alright, that's nice. just wondered cause in europe it's rather difficult to survive as a musician unless you are for exemple a musical teacher

[Hydrophidian]

@jackcontemusic If only more artists would open their eyes to that instead of drinking the industry kool aid.

[soogoonu]

ow - finally, a new piano! ;c)

[EcmGas]

I've never done drugs before, never even picked up a blunt, but I feel like I want to be high when I listen to your music. Very calming. | )

[sesspleftocore]

Great drumming man..

[travis6240]

Jack, why are you so awesome?

[vanawesome]

I bet you're not happy when the Electric bills comes. :) I am jealous of all your need toys. ... and... well, your talent.

[wintershadows]

I love how natural all your tones and sounds are.

[CrankUpTheAmps]

You are such an inspiration...not that I think I could do anything 1/100 as cool...

[mackeytries]

As the weirdo aspiring musician kid, can I just throw it out there that you are one of the only reasons why I'm not completely jaded about today's music? Every time there's a video, I'm completely excited about making music of my own, and, for the record, I chew my cereal to your melodies, they're such a great soundtrack. So thanks, again, for that.

[JoshHastick]

What mic are you using for your vox?????

[nyne9998]

i dont know why, but all your songs are like eerie to me. In a good way.

[lanaxobanana]

Reminds me of The Bird & The Bee! Great job! :)

[Unnamed0909]

What are those chords? They sound really cool!

[JustBrianMusic]

you know jack is good when you have to watch his videos 5 or 6 times just to see and hear everything.

Great stuff as always

[badgerdeluxxxe]

Jack, I thought it was pronounced Con-tay, not Con-tee.

[ultraviolence6655321]

Sounds kinda like the beatles

[EthanRounds]

I seriously want to be you when I grow up.

[kkmoloney]

Thank you for sharing your terrific gifts. You lift my endorphins and make my ears happy.

[roan19951]

Don´t be forever alone!!!!!!!!!

[56helterskelter]

speechless.

[LoveMagicFlower]

I love this song, it's so well made!

[DreadFugitiveMind]

I listened to it one time and I was like "wha..? i didn't get it O.o", so I played it again, and I got mindfucked =/ the ideas that spawn from the brain, heart and soul of this man, are just from another world

[TheMmv]

how are the kind of videos were a simple guy makes a lot of beats with his mouth and then everytthing joined together makes a masterpiece?

[mustermaenner]

nice as allways, and thanks to stealthy i can watch this even in germany!

[pixiegarza]

I love this song... my husband is underway... he's been gone since March and won't be back until next year... it made me think of him :(

[tocoolforschool11rts]

love that song jack

[AWorseCaseScenario]

VS4 is an amazing album as a whole, and I love seeing all the songs like this. This is probably the coolest way to release an album ever.

[exoticflower87]

Your talent knows no bounds. Thank you for making me smile.

[dandunk]

McCartney-esque. Like!

[CurlyCurlyMe]

amazing.... always inspiring... thank you

[10CPhil]

Reminiscent of Sgt Pepper & Magical Mystery Tour - brilliant as ever!

[INewtron]

Now you have a Photo of me and my wife.

You are very talented!!!!!!

[IamAsi94]

only jack conte could have 308 views and 344 likes

[paroledimusica]

Two photos sent! :-)

[shwangomatic]

this sounds very beatles inspired

I love it! please release an album!

[tophlovr]

I EMAILED YOU A PHOTO :)

[Essephant]

From the first videosong I watched, I've been absolutely captivated with this music. The magic keeps happening, over and over. I'm amazed.

[KozmoKiller]

Is it just me or does Jack look like Wooly Willy at the end.

[tocoolforschool11rts]

im gonna send my picture friday! wait for mine lol

[BlindSoothsayer]

Are those your favorite pants for lap-slapping?

[phillipblnt]

Always waiting for an end riff, or a closing ambiance,( like in 'Kitchen Fork'). But that's just the way Jack rolls. Id be happier creating my own. Another solemn ambiguous masterpiece sir.

[MissRayneHawk]

Jack, these are so amazing. Why don't you and Nataly ever do a duet?

[TheHappyShow]

You are always awesome, Jack! Thanks for all the great music! Yayy!!! -- Matt Hawes

[failbrownie]

you sound like james blunt and jack johnson blend together amazing !

[andressadias]

Ohhh!! *-* loved the video!! and can't wait to see the next!! keep on with the work!!

[Happyeverafterdom]

Haunting!

[ibloggsvhh]

Thumbs up if you think the next video is "I wonder where the moments go" and also send a picture ;)

[IamAsi94]

only jack conte could have 308 views and 311 likes.

[sumgie1]

@IamAsi94 If you think so, you have no clue about how the view counter works in youtube ;)

[Zer00Sum]

Definitely my favorite song of the record. Only wish it was longer.

[Aaronandfabs]

which music store did you get that lap from, just imagine putting surround sound on those, sweeeeeeet :D

[InsaneNightmarePanda]

Do a beatle song. Like hey bulldog or lady madonna.

[greob]

Wow. So much feelings come from this tune. Love the modulated(?) sound at 0:47 this is awesome!

[MaMaRobynBird]

Oh I LOVE this one man! Fantastic!

[YellowSpeckeldToad]

what are the studio monitors you use? (the yellow and black ones) andwhat are they like?

[SydGoesRawr]

God Jack, Your music is awesome...

[dizziefree]

Lovely!

[MicahJosiahD]

Sick nasty!!! Love your music!

[BUO0]

how the hell people like Keenan Cahill with little talent get more attention than talented ppl... wtf is wrong with this world

[kerberos623]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to get your music without song so I could sing along with them myself. Pretty please with sugar ontop?

[tomsin123]

Brilliant. But you didn't play the forbidden notes. Shame

[2milho]

godDAMMIT

he did it again

[AmuseMe543]

Submitted my photo :D

[humanbeingdan]

Beautiful song

I hear a variation on the beautiful chord progression that's in the song "I Can't Hear You" by Donny Iris, which is one of my favorite chord progressions in a pop song.

You're really nice. I wish you were my friend.

[yax3l]

How did you get that piano in there?

[PestVic]

amazing!!

[MrTutsize]

reminds me of the Beatles :))

[TheLegalImmigrant05]

@MrTutsize I was thinking the same thing!!

[MmmFrodo]

You're way underrated, I'm so fucking happy I found your channel.

[thedeadserv]

Mind me asking what you use for audio editing and what you use for video editing? :D