'Monsters' by James Blunt - Emotional Reaction and Vocal Analysis

You know the drill... grab your tissues. This was a tough one, but it's a beautiful song that I'm happy to have finally heard. Today we're watching the official music video for James Blunt's song "Monsters."

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[austinseven]

According to James, there were a lot of tears shed at the recording, except for his father! Who apparently said something along the lines of "why is everyone crying? I'm not dead yet!"

[jameswiththegermanshepherd]

My dad passed away 17 years ago at the young age of 68. I’m now 66 and a paramedic so I already knew what his outcome would be with lung cancer. The night he passed in the hospital I did get to tell him I loved him then he replied “I love you too son”. I think that’s the only time we ever said those words to each other, I’m so glad we did. He was a very good man and I miss him every day.

[kreactions]

James Blunt delivered this performance intentionally raw, in one take, refused to let them autotune it & it was also the first time his dad heard the song.

[EricWatkins]

I lost my dad a year ago next week. There are so many songs that express this common and devastating experience most of us will suffer. My heart goes out to all who are experiencing this. For those who haven't yet, I'll just repeat what all others have said. Get the words out now. Don't leave any guesswork for later. Make your love and appreciations known now. Peace.

[HuhWhatsThatNow]

Yikes!!!
This is a ROUGH one!! 🥺
The tears I couldn’t cry at my father’s funeral start flowing almost every time see this.

[kathyrhode]

Thank you for letting the song play through. It is so difficult because that was written while his dad was very sick and he didn’t know if his dad was going to make it. I love that his dad was sitting there with him. I love your analysis

[mgrogan]

You managed to at once be professional and personal. Nice job. Thank you.

[McM-uu]

If someone hasn't said it in the comments already, his dad got a transplant he needed, and as far as I know he's still here on earth.👍🍀

[JoshuaFritz]

Wow, this song nailed me. I didn't know what this song was, and it hit hard. My dad passed away on April 11th, he had been battling dementia and Parkinson's for the past 8 years. Such a powerful song. He had a delusion, walked over to the area without getting help to walk, tripped and broke his hip, required surgery and before surgery I got to talk to him for about 30 minutes and it was the first time in many years it was him, it was the dad I remembered, we said we loved each other and said goodbye and he passed away a few days later after not waking up from surgery. I'm glad I got that 30 minutes of actually him, not the man trapped in mental prison. Thanks for sharing this song.

[sixslinger]

I lost both my parents in a span of one month. 6 years later, the pain and loneliness without them is still there. Never take parents for granted.

[serkansonmez]

I lost my father about 3 months ago. I didn't know this song existed, thanks to you I learned about it. The song really shook me and I still haven't recovered. Most of the lyrics in the song were spontaneously sung by me to my father.. I'm still in shock, how could this happen... You are a very kind hearted, very precious person... I'm glad you're here. Love to you

[bradmoyer]

There is a truly an overwhelming number music reaction channels on YouTube. Yours and a small handful of others are comprised of true music professionals, who have lived most sides of the music industry. I’m a lay person who only knows what I enjoy in all genres of music. You are able to explain music in terms that allow me to understand how all that beauty is created. To see your humanity and empathy when listening to this and others like Amazing Grace, reminds me that first and foremost you’re a good human being. Thank you.

[miamcknight]

Another James Blunt tear-jerker "The Girl That Never Was". Go on, react to it!!! And I'll watch your reaction with my box of tissues

[derekmoore]

My father passed away over 20 years ago, every day I miss him, I'm 65, he was my world and my inspiration. The words in this song have finally expressed what I have always felt about the most wonderful man that I have ever known. Long live E. D. M. My loving Father and greatest man ever, in my life. Thank you for your wonderful review of a song that will bring many to tears. You are a tower of strength. THANK D.B.M.

[yvonnevanwaegeningh-tiggel]

It's so powerful and so fragile at the same time... I think we might say that this very special sound is a trademark of James. And when he sings it feels so very heartfelt, that's what music is about for me. Don't be ashamed of any emotions, they are what makes us human... (But I know it can be hard to talk when crying). It's a powerful reminder for all of us to be grateful for what we have. And I'm so glad that a donor was found and his dad is still here.

[roseybut]

As a cavalry officer who led his men into battle. He shows us as men it's ok if/when our fathers/heroes are terminally ill/die our emotions are OK

[pablojimenezquiroz]

Really really a great and emotional reaction, thanks for being real, from the bottom of my heartl. I love this song and the emotion that envolves it... i mean, i just can't watch the full video without crying!! Hope your doing good in everything, i love your work and keep it going!!! Tons of love from Chile ❤

[AviatorLuber]

I wasn’t ready for that. This one hit close to home. I have never heard of James Blunt or this song before. His vocals and lyrics were amazing and hit such an emotional spot, about such a difficult time in life. I have dealt with the passing of both my parents and recently my only sister. I felt every word of that song. The emotion he sang with added so much to it as well. The song made me think about the last times I had with each of my family members, both when I didn’t know they would be the last time we would speak and also at the end. It never seems to play out the way you expected. Thank you for doing this song. I think you did a great job getting through it and analyzing his vocals and the song as a whole, and as always helped in appreciating it even more. I think I need to go get something out of my eye…

[joyceharkin]

The last few seconds of the video which you didn't see was his dad patting his arm - offering comfort - breaks me every time.

[jeffstevens]

What a beautiful vocal analysis. You hit so many nails on the head, thank you so much. 🙋‍♂