I've been a _very_ big fan of Ben's entire approach to music, indeed life, for a few years now. But I think you put my own feelings about what he does into better words that I've ever seen or thought of. Every word in what you said is important....especially that last word, given what came before it. "unapologetic journey into anxiety and existential dread coupled with hope."
That exactly the kind of thing I was going to say. This is really unique and more than that it’s mixed perfectly. It’s a little surreal how good yet how passive and realistically non-resolute it is. If I made things for other people to see I would also like to capture life’s feeling of open-ended melancholy/potential as well as this.
For me, I got burnt out from music cause I kept focusing on improving only. Playing songs I don’t care for because they are “important.” Started just playing songs I want and stopped caring about improving and I’ve started playing every day again. And strangely, I’m also improving.
yo, I just realised that I'm in exactly that phase and I really want to do creative stuff with music again instead of only focusing on the stuff that other people say is good or important! thanks a lot for your comment
This is how I got burnt out playing drums and switched to guitar, then burnt myself out on guitar and started singing. Eventually I said I need to be a one man band and play this all at the same time… still lost interest. Now that I only play music I like, which is mostly music I write myself I have found the love again
Every comment you see is a real person out there in the world, Ben. No matter how unreal youtube commenters feel to you, remember that you have a unique, meaningful touch on the people around you. Keep doing what you do Ben, what you're doing is meaningful beyond what it may feel like. I'll keep my chin up and keep working on my music and hopefully one day, I can have a touch on people too :) You're a real inspiration
Reading through these comments is......crazy inspiring, and comforting in a way. I feel rather alone and different most of the time. Most people I know don't know this about me though. But.....the first hundred or so people to comment on a new Ben Levin video, within a day or two of it being posted, those are the people I wish I knew in real life. It's a very very specific group of humans....and I love you all. I think we'd all get along ridiculously well in real life. Real life......we're still doing that, right?
"The era of TikTok has turned everything vapid and empty", they said. And then came Ben, who reminds us that it's still all about stories about real people experiencing real pain and joy. Ben, who took the strange psychedelic dream language of so many of our childhoods and reinterpreted it with our modern tools...and landed it. The dream's not dead. Only different. Thank you, Ben.
Every time I see one of your videos I think "that will be a fun distraction!" and then 5 minutes later I'm either inspired or crying... well done. Also, Barmy is the next Leonard Cohen.
Something I appreciate about how you approach 3D is that you prioritize content and message over polish. Your style is rough and charming, rather than trying to hide yourself behind a shiny polished patina the viewer is exposed to flaws, messiness, and what might be considered errors in a different context. Your visual style isn't always aesthetically perfect, but that feels like a choice, and by sacrificing that it opens it up to a different kind of beauty revealed in the honesty and vulnerability. Just wanted to communicate that to you. Be well. :)
ahhhh this really resonated! My dad died in a care home in 2020 and he never got to meet my partner or really see how happy i am as an adult.. hard to have hope about da precarious future, but music and art and other expressions of humanity do make me feel hopeful. Thank you Ben! Love your work
I couldn't do the most fun thing with music tomorrow, but maybe in a month or two if I really, really focused. There's a guitar pedal in my head that I want to design and build, and I think playing that pedal would be the most fun thing.
was not expecting to cry but that song was really raw and beautiful. "im happier than when you knew me" was such a bittersweet line. it makes me think about my grandma and how she didn't get to see me grow up.
This story is on one hand pretty simple but at the same time the way it's told was so very touching! I think I almost cried because I suddenly felt a rush of different difficult to articulate emotions and man... that's what art is all about!!! I'm so glad you exist, Ben, I'm so happy to see you expressing your unique artistic vision and voice in such a artist-hostile environment that is modern day youtube... You are a shining beacon of inspiration for me and thousands of other artists around the world!
Mr. Benjamin, Hello and welcome to my comment. I love you and everything you make. It's made my life better in ways you will never understand. I want you to understand though. So, thank you for doing that. PS: Thank you Universe for deciding to do a Ben Levin for a while. It was a very good idea!
This arrives at a point when I'm really stuck in music, can't find energy at the end of the day to practice or compose because of how mentally tired I get from work... But I'm trying a new strategy this week, let's hope it works
Notice that if you look closely at Barmy's eyes, you can see the square reflection of the phone/computer screen on his eyes. It seems as if you are looking into the screen but he is on the other side of the screen looking back into you. What a wonderful detail!
Throwing my comment on to the pile of “this video moved me in such a deep way”. I wrote 3 pages in my journal about the last part. How bizarre, beautiful, and absurd is it to try and be a better, happier, and kinder person while the world is falling apart?
Man.. This was emotional. I feel frustrated and sad that it's always a constant struggle for me to make music into something playful and fun. It seems so easy for others. I guess it's a journey full of pain and bullshit but sometimes the sun shines through and Im thankful that I have the capacity to feel at all
That was a sucker punch. I just changed my guitar strings, now they have tears all over them. But that was amazing Ben. Thats gonna resonate for some time
for me what stands in the way of having fun with music is having fun with drawing, having fun with writing, having fun with mathematics, having fun conlanging .... i may have too many hobbies lol
Damn ❤️❤️❤️💔 i love ben levin’s exploration of rasp and interesting vocal timbres. That’s him right?? Or are we hearing the greatest AI tom waits ever created?
I uh… I didn’t expect to cry during my nightly music theory binge watch. This is one of the most real things I’ve ever seen on CZcams about what it feels like to be alive. You inadvertently caused me to acknowledge that I’ve used my music obsession to distract myself from pain and anxiety for over 40 years. Please come over and help me figure out what to do with all my synths and guitars… that is the thing I can do to live my fulfilled musical life.
Just recently ended up making a photo album of my mom and granny, who both passed away more than 10 years ago... Touched some buried things I didn't know we're there. There are anxieties we sometimes can't solve, but there are healing ways to address them. I feel Ben touched on that right on the spot. Also, kudos to whoever did Barney's voice, be it digital or not.
I feel like the fact I couldn’t think of anything fun I could make with music, and that I didn’t cry at this, gives me a pretty clear picture of where I’m at emotionally
I love this man. I cried. It's exactly how we all feel who have someone we miss that taught us this gift. I hope you're not going through anything tough and this is just an old memory you're able to tap into
Thank you Ben. This video is so touching and it disarmed me in a way, helping me open myself and look at some hard things and let myself feel them. It was beautiful.
sometimes it's hard to get through the days and know why anything is worth it. Seeing this video really brought a spark of comfort I can't quite describe but it's there.
I think everyone is feeling this so hard cause Barmeys song is actually a really nice modest mouse/Alex G style song that we all would love. I really like how he holds the notes way long over the chord changes. Ben is making use of AI in music rather than fearing it
Shit I really did not expect this to go in the direction it went. I cried like a boy who lost his grandma to the pandemic. Thank you Ben, I needed this.
Your unapologetic journey into anxiety and existential dread coupled with hope is really what makes you unique. Thanks Ben
I've been a _very_ big fan of Ben's entire approach to music, indeed life, for a few years now.
But I think you put my own feelings about what he does into better words that I've ever seen or thought of.
Every word in what you said is important....especially that last word, given what came before it.
"unapologetic journey into anxiety and existential dread coupled with hope."
That exactly the kind of thing I was going to say. This is really unique and more than that it’s mixed perfectly. It’s a little surreal how good yet how passive and realistically non-resolute it is. If I made things for other people to see I would also like to capture life’s feeling of open-ended melancholy/potential as well as this.
He’s TOO INSPIRING, how is he so good at communicating?? He speaks to my soul in a way that not even i c an
Sadness and hope. Perfect
Heartbreakingly poignant and depressing while also hilarious? That good old Ben Levin recipe for emotional stew
For me, I got burnt out from music cause I kept focusing on improving only. Playing songs I don’t care for because they are “important.” Started just playing songs I want and stopped caring about improving and I’ve started playing every day again. And strangely, I’m also improving.
yo, I just realised that I'm in exactly that phase and I really want to do creative stuff with music again instead of only focusing on the stuff that other people say is good or important! thanks a lot for your comment
This is how I got burnt out playing drums and switched to guitar, then burnt myself out on guitar and started singing. Eventually I said I need to be a one man band and play this all at the same time… still lost interest. Now that I only play music I like, which is mostly music I write myself I have found the love again
Every comment you see is a real person out there in the world, Ben. No matter how unreal youtube commenters feel to you, remember that you have a unique, meaningful touch on the people around you. Keep doing what you do Ben, what you're doing is meaningful beyond what it may feel like. I'll keep my chin up and keep working on my music and hopefully one day, I can have a touch on people too :) You're a real inspiration
Normally I'm crying every morning, but thanks for making it a wholesome cry! really needed that kick in the pants today
hope things get better for you, take care
Reading through these comments is......crazy inspiring, and comforting in a way.
I feel rather alone and different most of the time. Most people I know don't know this about me though.
But.....the first hundred or so people to comment on a new Ben Levin video, within a day or two of it being posted, those are the people I wish I knew in real life. It's a very very specific group of humans....and I love you all. I think we'd all get along ridiculously well in real life. Real life......we're still doing that, right?
ben has such a creative and abstract way of expressing beautiful things. also the last bit is totally relatable. love to you and barmy
"The era of TikTok has turned everything vapid and empty", they said. And then came Ben, who reminds us that it's still all about stories about real people experiencing real pain and joy. Ben, who took the strange psychedelic dream language of so many of our childhoods and reinterpreted it with our modern tools...and landed it. The dream's not dead. Only different. Thank you, Ben.
Barmy's legato is like the sweet soft whisper of an angel
Every time I see one of your videos I think "that will be a fun distraction!" and then 5 minutes later I'm either inspired or crying... well done.
Also, Barmy is the next Leonard Cohen.
Something I appreciate about how you approach 3D is that you prioritize content and message over polish. Your style is rough and charming, rather than trying to hide yourself behind a shiny polished patina the viewer is exposed to flaws, messiness, and what might be considered errors in a different context. Your visual style isn't always aesthetically perfect, but that feels like a choice, and by sacrificing that it opens it up to a different kind of beauty revealed in the honesty and vulnerability. Just wanted to communicate that to you. Be well. :)
ahhhh this really resonated! My dad died in a care home in 2020 and he never got to meet my partner or really see how happy i am as an adult.. hard to have hope about da precarious future, but music and art and other expressions of humanity do make me feel hopeful. Thank you Ben! Love your work
I couldn't do the most fun thing with music tomorrow, but maybe in a month or two if I really, really focused. There's a guitar pedal in my head that I want to design and build, and I think playing that pedal would be the most fun thing.
Ngl, that's fucking awesome. I hope you get there sooner than you expect.
was not expecting to cry but that song was really raw and beautiful. "im happier than when you knew me" was such a bittersweet line. it makes me think about my grandma and how she didn't get to see me grow up.
This story is on one hand pretty simple but at the same time the way it's told was so very touching! I think I almost cried because I suddenly felt a rush of different difficult to articulate emotions and man... that's what art is all about!!! I'm so glad you exist, Ben, I'm so happy to see you expressing your unique artistic vision and voice in such a artist-hostile environment that is modern day youtube... You are a shining beacon of inspiration for me and thousands of other artists around the world!
Mr. Benjamin, Hello and welcome to my comment.
I love you and everything you make.
It's made my life better in ways you will never understand. I want you to understand though.
So, thank you for doing that. PS: Thank you Universe for deciding to do a Ben Levin for a while. It was a very good idea!
I hope you and Barmy are both doing well, Ben.
I still think about my dad when I hear something cool on the radio. He was always so supportive of my music. I keep going, with him, without him
This arrives at a point when I'm really stuck in music, can't find energy at the end of the day to practice or compose because of how mentally tired I get from work... But I'm trying a new strategy this week, let's hope it works
lost my dad in 2016. this makes me think of him. especially how i wish he could see. there are so many things i wish her could see. Thank you Ben.
I actually really like the chords and changes in Barmey’s song
Way to make us cry, Ben!
I'm joking. I love you and this was unexpectedly touching.
I actually did cry! Lol
Notice that if you look closely at Barmy's eyes, you can see the square reflection of the phone/computer screen on his eyes. It seems as if you are looking into the screen but he is on the other side of the screen looking back into you. What a wonderful detail!
Muchísimas gracias Ben. Lo que haces es realmente inspirador y bastantes veces me ha ayudado a no sentirme mal. Eres lo máximo.✨
Throwing my comment on to the pile of “this video moved me in such a deep way”. I wrote 3 pages in my journal about the last part. How bizarre, beautiful, and absurd is it to try and be a better, happier, and kinder person while the world is falling apart?
If you ever feel hopeless, always remember that music reconnects us to each other and the divine.
Grandpa is a recurring character in Ben’s songs. Makes me think of my grandpa.
Man.. This was emotional. I feel frustrated and sad that it's always a constant struggle for me to make music into something playful and fun. It seems so easy for others. I guess it's a journey full of pain and bullshit but sometimes the sun shines through and Im thankful that I have the capacity to feel at all
Expressing ourselves via music with others is my favorite thing too! Beautiful video as always!
Ben and Barmy out here ghostwriting for the National - love the tune for real ❤️
That was a sucker punch. I just changed my guitar strings, now they have tears all over them. But that was amazing Ben. Thats gonna resonate for some time
how is it, every sunday just when I light up, you pop up.
for me what stands in the way of having fun with music is having fun with drawing, having fun with writing, having fun with mathematics, having fun conlanging .... i may have too many hobbies lol
Maybe combine them and make something cool!
This was super heavy but I'm here for the whole thing. Thank you for this
It's fun how much the bass can add.
Wasnt expecting to cry about a cgi guys grandpa today but here we are
I was not expecting these emotions when I saw the animation style at the beginning of this video.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
This man makes me feel lucky to be alive, on behalf of everybody who can agree thank you!!
Damn ❤️❤️❤️💔 i love ben levin’s exploration of rasp and interesting vocal timbres. That’s him right?? Or are we hearing the greatest AI tom waits ever created?
hope I don't mess up the magic by telling you this, but that is an AI mod on my own voice, thank you for good vibes
@@BenLevin I was curious too, the answer always makes things more magical for me.
I uh… I didn’t expect to cry during my nightly music theory binge watch.
This is one of the most real things I’ve ever seen on CZcams about what it feels like to be alive.
You inadvertently caused me to acknowledge that I’ve used my music obsession to distract myself from pain and anxiety for over 40 years.
Please come over and help me figure out what to do with all my synths and guitars… that is the thing I can do to live my fulfilled musical life.
This made me cry tears I didn't want to cry, but that I'm happy I did. Thank you for making what you do, Ben - I appreciate you.
This song sounds like a composition by Syd Barrett with Daniel Johnston. You are insane. I like it!
Weirdly brought tears to my eyes
How am I just seeing this now? So creative and sweet
Just recently ended up making a photo album of my mom and granny, who both passed away more than 10 years ago... Touched some buried things I didn't know we're there.
There are anxieties we sometimes can't solve, but there are healing ways to address them. I feel Ben touched on that right on the spot.
Also, kudos to whoever did Barney's voice, be it digital or not.
Just what I needed
I feel like the fact I couldn’t think of anything fun I could make with music, and that I didn’t cry at this, gives me a pretty clear picture of where I’m at emotionally
I've listened to this song three times, cried every one. Truly beautiful songwriting.
I love this man. I cried. It's exactly how we all feel who have someone we miss that taught us this gift. I hope you're not going through anything tough and this is just an old memory you're able to tap into
Love ya Ben! This helped me get "back on it" today with my music stuff 👍
This is so beautifully cathartic. Thank you Ben and Barmy.
i love this so much
thank you, ben. i needed that emotional release
I relate to this. Rest in peace, Granddad. Thanks, Ben.
Song actually hits so good
thank you Barmy for the lovely song :')
Thank you Ben for your every loving creativity.
You are a joy to watch and listen to :3
This touched me and everyone I sent it to... thanks Ben. I've been at a real creative burnout the last couple months and this helped.
Love this one so much ❤
1:31 Iconic moments in CZcams history . Ben be genius
Thank you Ben. This video is so touching and it disarmed me in a way, helping me open myself and look at some hard things and let myself feel them. It was beautiful.
I love who you are Ben! Every time you upload I know I can experience something real.
this gave me feelings I didn't know i had, thank you Ben and Barney
Ben that was brilliant storytelling.
sometimes it's hard to get through the days and know why anything is worth it. Seeing this video really brought a spark of comfort I can't quite describe but it's there.
Always love your videos! :D Thanks for the inspiration and fun!
Thank you Ben
I absolutely loveyour content
That was beautiful
Thank you, Ben
I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Beautiful Ben!!!!! ❤
I love you, Ben!
i love how you make me feel, you radiate such beautiful soul...radiation
So dope. Thanks Ben.
Last 3 seconds hit so hard.
Thank you so much man. Thank you. I feel you
wow this is beautiful
damn..... that just hit completely different than i was expecting
You Ben Levin make my absolute favorite youT vids. F'rockin thank you
Love ya, Ben (and lumpy guitar friend)
discovering your channel now, you're amazing
I didnt expect to cry watching this
Thanks, Ben. I needed that.
Gorgeous
it's like a show on Disney jr from when I was a baby
Thanks Ben
I think everyone is feeling this so hard cause Barmeys song is actually a really nice modest mouse/Alex G style song that we all would love. I really like how he holds the notes way long over the chord changes. Ben is making use of AI in music rather than fearing it
Thank you
Shit I really did not expect this to go in the direction it went. I cried like a boy who lost his grandma to the pandemic. Thank you Ben, I needed this.
Thanks for this one Ben, who am I kidding thanks for all of your content
thank you jack
This is the best kind of bad trip to start my day off 🤘
You are a genius
Thank you, boys.
My gf and I were laughing SO hard at your doggy opera it hurt!
this was really inspiring
thank you for this
dude i admire the fuck out of your work
Great work Ben