@iannickCZ my guess is they didn't. I was wondering the same thing, but if you watch him closely, his lip syncing seems to be reversed as well...sort of like he literally formed the words backwards and when the film was reversed, it looked like he was singing..Just a guess! I'm not 100% sure...that would have taken forever..
@iannickCZ I'm not sure how they did it for this video but normally for videos like this, the singer learns the words in reverse. they are given a copy of the song in reverse and they learn it. so whe they film the movements, then put it all together , after editing the movements are backwards but the words or normal.
@Reed7960 well yeah it was overdubbed, but he still had to learn how to make the correct mouth movements at the exact right time. ive seen other backwards music videos, and none are a well done as this one ^_^
@mapseudonym not trying to degrade laswell's work... but check out the scientist by coldplay!! ... still... I'm trying as hard as I can to find Laswell's albums!
I'm not gonna be one of those people complaining about a very commonly mentioned young pop singer, I'm just very concerned, because this is a seriously fucking catchy song. And it's not just catchy, there's something about it that keeps me coming back to it, time and time again. It's not your ordinary listen-to-ten-times-and-then-ignore-it pop song, it's a god damn great piece of music.
I heard this song for the first time a couple of days ago at Bealls. Had to guess at the name of the song, but I'm glad I found it!! I just love this guy's voice.
Great song! I thought it was Mat Carney when I first heard this.. Took me a while to find the artist.. I think I heard every single Mat Carny song trying to find this one..Glad I figured it out. Hope we hear more of the artist in the future. He's great.
They play this song damn near everyday at my job at kohls! LOL! I just wanted to see the video, since I never heard of or see any of the music they play at kohls!
Greg, your song has inspired me to write a song with my friend!!! Thank you sooo much!
when we are done we will post the name on this comment board
if you see it please check it out Greg!!! please keep writing!
dougiebabe11111 11 hours ago
<3
<3
dougiebabe11111 11 hours ago
i love u Greg!!!!! this is an amazing song please write more...
i cant believe you hit that low of a note!!!!!
you have got a lot of talent just like Ingrid!!!
dougiebabe11111 11 hours ago
great song!
FFL357 1 week ago
Goofy Greg is not an astute lip-syncer; he's a lip sinker.
lb8684 1 month ago
Why isn't this song more popular? I have loved this song ever since I first heard it
ryankon518 1 month ago
this vid should have more views.
sapia67 1 month ago
I wish I could have parties where what all the people do is clean up my house. :(
xxfobluvaxx 3 months ago 2
Who here would think it would be fun to be one of the extras and trash a set like that?
spacegirl996 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Greg Laswell
I like to know how they combined reversed and normal film direction together.
iannickCZ 4 months ago
@iannickCZ my guess is they didn't. I was wondering the same thing, but if you watch him closely, his lip syncing seems to be reversed as well...sort of like he literally formed the words backwards and when the film was reversed, it looked like he was singing..Just a guess! I'm not 100% sure...that would have taken forever..
chcfan5 3 months ago
@chcfan5 yeah, maybe yes who knows, I think that no one from EMI never answer to us.
iannickCZ 2 months ago
@iannickCZ I'm not sure how they did it for this video but normally for videos like this, the singer learns the words in reverse. they are given a copy of the song in reverse and they learn it. so whe they film the movements, then put it all together , after editing the movements are backwards but the words or normal.
HayleySparkle 2 months ago 2
This song is so beautiful.
Anyone else things he looks like Ryan Gosling?
ultimatekai 5 months ago
@ultimatekai yeaaah! soo right :)
but only when he has a beard and on the picture where e finished his house.
love this <3
107613cw 5 months ago
your lies were always clear.
but i don't mind.
no i don't mind.
i don't mind.
sapia67 5 months ago
I wanna take his Nice Hat.
WyrdDarcnyzz 5 months ago
I love tis song. This music video is a little too reminiscent of 'Sitting Waiting Wishing' Though
BrandonThomasWasHere 9 months ago in playlist Shazzam Songs
That guy that disliked this just fell over in his chair dead.
Kelbomac 9 months ago
@ilikeblueberries24 I was going to write something very similar to this. He seems so warm and honest. I just love him.
julisaalexis 9 months ago
I work at Kohl's, and this song is played a lot. I think it's boosting his popularity, which is great because Laswell is fantastic.
Eleemosynarify 9 months ago
@Eleemosynarify I work at Ross and this song is played a lot there, too! I would have never heard it otherwise!
ultimatekai 5 months ago
he is VERY good at singing backwardsly! :D
mapseudonym 10 months ago
@mapseudonym The video was done backwards. I'm guessing they overdubbed...
Reed7960 10 months ago
@Reed7960 well yeah it was overdubbed, but he still had to learn how to make the correct mouth movements at the exact right time. ive seen other backwards music videos, and none are a well done as this one ^_^
mapseudonym 10 months ago
@mapseudonym not trying to degrade laswell's work... but check out the scientist by coldplay!! ... still... I'm trying as hard as I can to find Laswell's albums!
reynalduscristianus 9 months ago
he's too cute isn't he?
itsMido2 11 months ago 4
oh man Greg I'm in love with you!! Thank you to the sara bareielles video for showing me an awesome artist!!!!!!
polluta26 11 months ago
I don't see how this can only have 33.836 views.
I'm not gonna be one of those people complaining about a very commonly mentioned young pop singer, I'm just very concerned, because this is a seriously fucking catchy song. And it's not just catchy, there's something about it that keeps me coming back to it, time and time again. It's not your ordinary listen-to-ten-times-and-then-ignore-it pop song, it's a god damn great piece of music.
Bravo, Mr. Laswell, bravo.
JohnZackarias 11 months ago 2
Just think, if they had shot this in reverse, that would have been one hell of a mess to clean up :P
cujoedaman 1 year ago
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kazama92 1 year ago
I heard this song for the first time a couple of days ago at Bealls. Had to guess at the name of the song, but I'm glad I found it!! I just love this guy's voice.
LoriTopazz 1 year ago
The way he says "I don't mind" in the deep voice is just so awesome.
Cocksalsa 1 year ago 5
@Cocksalsa OMG - that just melts me too........!!!! sigh
higheststar 10 months ago
Rip the audio from this song at searchripgrab doht cohm.
ThibaudMitter794 1 year ago
My new favorite song. I can't stop singing it. Just effin' awesome, Greg!
mikeyirish1967 1 year ago
these are the kinds of things that should be playing on mtv.
cartmanandkylefan 1 year ago 2
new favorite musician. this guy rocks. vocally reminds me of mat kearney and that's not a bad thing.
nickwelsh 1 year ago
rather a brave song. i think i'd like to be able to sing that.
sroar 1 year ago
This deserved to win at the BMA awards. It is absolutely flawless. Great job!!!
mrdmcnulty 1 year ago
Why have i only just found out about this guy! He's epic!
thedudecalledpj 1 year ago
Beautiful Song. Stream sound quality is poor though :(
philinmotion 1 year ago
Great song! I thought it was Mat Carney when I first heard this.. Took me a while to find the artist.. I think I heard every single Mat Carny song trying to find this one..Glad I figured it out. Hope we hear more of the artist in the future. He's great.
zaggirl06 1 year ago
This is a great video :)
WithoutAnyHope 1 year ago
dang so he sang it backwards
elionammm 1 year ago
They play this song damn near everyday at my job at kohls! LOL! I just wanted to see the video, since I never heard of or see any of the music they play at kohls!
dewayne408 1 year ago
@dewayne408
for realz though they play it like everyday at burlington too haha
aaronjk16 1 year ago
@dewayne408 whoever is in charge of playing music at your workplace, they've got some good taste of music! =)
Kamishiro15 1 year ago
his smile is just as adorable as his beautiful voice!...hmm who'da thunk?
lilphilphil 1 year ago 2
He's very good looking in a real cute way.. And had an amazing voice. Beautiful songs <3
AlwaysRainsOnTheHero 1 year ago
lame label, posting a viral video but disabling the embed feature. EMI they call it a viral video for a reason.
MonolithFest 1 year ago 14
@MonolithFest im just glad they pay greg, probally not enough sense nowadays is the pirate age of mp3's but still... they give him money
dude12494 1 year ago
saw him today @ bumbershoot. totally love his voice
cwng07 1 year ago
I will F5 this song until it is in the top 10. Join me
TheGreatRian 1 year ago 5
I love this song and must find more of Greg's music.
But really, EMI, why disable embedding? I was going to share this on my blog, but I refuse to use an external link. Major fail on your part.
holaJB 1 year ago 2
I shot this
jfnarducci 1 year ago
@jfnarducci - I'm impressed! Very awesome camera work :)
Karenbug828 1 year ago
How does this video not have more views?? It's a great song with a cool video. What more could anyone ask for?
dohtay2292 1 year ago
great song. catchy.
gumbyjag 1 year ago
hes a ttemptting the johnny cahs deep voise! thats cool
russianforgod 1 year ago
This is such a good song.
iMdWeLLeR 1 year ago 2
I absolutely adore this song, I can't get enough of it !
CrimsonxTears 1 year ago 2
The girl singing the backing vocals, it's Ingrid Michealson!!
I love the two of them together!!
Go Greg!!
jdevries90 1 year ago 55
@jdevries90 you better like them together! haha they're engaged.
kittymewmew13 1 year ago
@jdevries90 really? wow! now i see
agpbd 1 week ago
a little over 2000 views, but i can see this going big. i love him! great talent!
klhart43 1 year ago
great video!!! .. it looks a littlebit like sitting waiting wishing from jack johnson.... but .. it is still very good!!! .... i love them both!!!
Daalvy 1 year ago
i love his voice.
shadycady18 1 year ago
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Arakox 1 year ago
Watching this video how it is here, and then in reverse (how it was actually filmed), is quite amusing.
Bombbob09 1 year ago
his voice is great - very mellow, calming.
yossarianlove 1 year ago
love. it.
redbananaproduction1 1 year ago
Very Theatherical. Give him a Thumbs Up.
danieleckk 1 year ago
I meant: "That must have been a pain for him"
darkfire79 1 year ago 3
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darkfire79 1 year ago
Awesome...
radiohead926 1 year ago
GAH I LOVE HIM!
stefieannmusic 1 year ago
genial video y la canción igual
Adrianelchido123 1 year ago