GLASYS - Back to Reality

The end of an era.
Download my chiptune album: glasys.bandcamp.com/album/tug...
Stream: glasysmusic.com/link-in-bio
You can also download my music if you support me on Patreon: / glasys
This album is inspired by the Gameboy games from my childhood whose music had a huge influence on me (such as Zelda, Castlevania, Mario, Battletoads, Metroid and many more). This is the final song on the album, I'll probably be taking a break from producing 8-bit music for a while and moving on to other things. Thanks for all your support over the last year as I was working on this project!
Credits:
Music composed, arranged, performed and produced by Gil Assayas (GLASYS).
Video production by John Thompson (Ballooga Media).

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

Another song so absolutely familiar that it feels like a warm blanket while being completely new and clearly of your own creative vision. Bravo.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Kevin, that means a lot! 🙏

[@NorpestThePro]

Good editing + Good animation + Good music = Masterpiece ✨

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! 💙

[@chameleoncamo1554]

Everyone talking about the music, but the videos of every GLASYS original are insane!!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks! I have John Thompson to thank for the awesome videography/editing on the last 3 videos (as well as others on my channel). Dude is a beast 😀

[@railgunner48]

This dude has the best music I swear

[@GLASYS]

You’re too kind my friend, thank you 💜🙏

[@railgunner48]

Not the actual CZcams replying to me😎

[@leandrusi4533]

I thought the 8bit was going to be a little intro for just another generic indie pop song. I loved this! Thanks

[@CUBOSH]

legit unique effect that kept me interested -- also im amused by the idea of just having floating coins in your path that you collect joylessly and do nothing

[@benjaminxm2011]

Wow! What an ending! I wasn’t expecting the upright! It sounds great and production quality/cinematography is on point!

[@AndrewClunn]

So there is this moment in "Pokey Means Business" form Earthbound where the low fidelity chip tunes give way to samples (granted also lo-fi ones but because of the contrast the effect is to over represent their realism). The turn is one of the most pumped moments in game music. This feels as though it captures a similar essence, but for an uplifting and soothing impression, where the emotions themselves become more real as the music itself makes a similar transition. Beautifully done.

[@GLASYS]

Hey Andrew, thanks so much! Really appreciate your support on Bandcamp!🙏

[@Nastard2]

Glasys is my favorite genre of CZcams content. And I listen to him on Spotify! But the visuals ain't worth missing either. Another amazing job, this piece! We love you, G!

[@GLASYS]

Hey S P! Always appreciate you my friend, thanks so much! Hope you are well 🙏🙌

[@DanonMsc]

That's insane, I was already enjoying the music and then the piano part came, heavenly 😳

[@GLASYS]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for the nice words 🙏😀

[@andy-simmons]

I keep coming back to this one. I absolutely love the harmonic decisions you made in this one man. That Chopin lick fits perfectly at the end there too.

[@FirstWizardZorander]

You're making me fall in love with music again

[@GLASYS]

That’s incredibly kind, thank you 💙🙏

[@gaijintendo]

Loving seeing you flourishing on this channel.

[@waporwave5066]

Going for the coin was a dangerous move, the eggs were 1 second away from being burnt and becoming an inedible object!

[@GLASYS]

Eating the eggs was the best part of shooting this video 😂

[@Crumboot]

So good! I love the album and you've been killing it with these videos too!
Can't wait to hear what's next!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for all the support and encouragement my friend! Hope you’re well! 🙏

[@thepianojuggler]

Briliant on all levels! You've done it again Glasys!!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Colin! Appreciate it 🙏

[@autocannibaldnb]

Thank you, this was a great start to my morning.

[@GLASYS]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🙏

[@cbo3]

Thanks for uploading. Loved the video. Nice work :)

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment, I appreciate you 🙏

[@awakeinadream3101]

I enjoyed this so much! Great music and show!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johnmcclure4310]

Even in this video game music genre, I cannot escape the beautiful Melodie’s you create. As a (ahem, 60 something year old ) man, Video games (and the sound scape they portray]>have never been my cup of tea. Just my personal preference. Every time you transition to an acoustic piano, I appreciate your obvious musical talent and gift for melody. That being said, even in the game boy mode, your sense of melody and contra puntal melody construction is so enjoyable that I have come to enjoy the whimsical sounds of video game versions of your compositions.. you write beautiful Melodie’s and I have come to enjoy them in whatever format you present them. Obviously,I look forward to hearing your work in an acoustic setting, but still thoroughly enjoy them in whatever form you share them with us. Cheers, and keep up the good work. It is appreciated.

[@GLASYS]

Thank you John, that means a lot! I understand that chiptune is very much a generational thing, people my age grew up with games so we have a certain connection and nostalgia associated with that sound. I appreciate you listening anyway, thanks so much for the kind words 🙏

[@Phil_529]

I love this, especially when the piano comes in. Every time I see you collect a coin I hear the sound effect in my head.

[@calmgee]

I hate CZcams at times for bombarding me with unnecessary clatter but videos like this when come recommended by the algorithm, I melt. Uno magnifico, artiste extraordinaire!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you being here 😀🙏

[@MatthewDovetail]

Sounds amazing, I'm falling in love with your musical visions.
I guess we're gonna have to expect an acoustic album next.
Great album, masterful. Really. Thank you.

[@GLASYS]

Hey Matthew, thank you - I really appreciate that. An acoustic album sometime in the future is very likely :) 🙏

[@Indigo000]

Stellar work as usual! Love the thematic progression you did through the changes of instrumentation!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! 🙏💜

[@Seiti]

Reminds me of the Take on Me music video, along all reminiscences from younghood, like 8-bit gaming... Superb music and video, as always.

[@GLASYS]

Thank you Seiti! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@andy-simmons]

Man, this is such a well crafted arrangement! Really nice job. Love the evolving instrumentation and the video is great, too!

[@GLASYS]

Hey Andy, thanks for the nice comment my friend. Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@kentborges5114]

SUPER !

[@lazyguyy]

I always know I'm about to have a good time when I see a new video of yours on youtube. Thank you for continuing to make music to this day, I really enjoy it

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for being so awesome my friend 🙏

[@diptonsauce1985]

i've been following for years and i cant believe you dont have 200k yet. Can't wait to see you hit 1 mil

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for the long time support! 🙏😀

[@Musical_Sweetness]

Bro! I loved the whole thing. The music, the video idea, the video effects, the video, the piano part 🤗

[@GLASYS]

You’re very kind, thanks so much 😀🙏

[@DanBorens]

Been a while since I stopped by, this was amazing

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for dropping by Dan! Appreciate your kind words 🙏😀

[@Bonus_Bananas]

This is beautiful...

[@juliebovenzi5525]

❤Beautiful piece of Music and very entertaining video art!❤

[@r4ym4n4]

I love your art, keep it up, you have great talent 🔥 thank you

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much, I appreciate the encouragement! 🙏

[@tasos2794]

You're an amazing musician!! I just came across your channel and I'm stunned.

[@GLASYS]

Hey thank you so much, that means a lot 💙🙏

[@llindsey]

I am constantly impressed with your excellent music, and mind-blowing videos!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Levi! These last 3 videos were shot and edited by my talented friend John Thompson, collaborating with him has allowed me to publish more videos like this 🙏

[@Micetticat]

Strength from the limitations!

[@TheRealMACA]

insightful and rich

[@thanhvinhle8127]

Love this signature vibe so much The combination of old games' sound make me feel so nostalagic. Keep up the good work bro.

[@numalocapelut]

So glad to hear a new tune. The music is wonderful and I love the video

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much 🙏☺️

[@robertnull]

You, Sir, deserve much more recognition!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for the support Robert! 🙏

[@tommorello8628]

Wow, the track and visuals are both amazing 😍🤩😍🤩😍 always love to hear what you have for us! Keep up the good work as always!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Tom! 😊

[@firatyildirim2288]

Thanks for sharing.

[@davidlopez4900]

Admiro bastante tu trabajo, saludos de México

[@GLASYS]

Thanks David! Much love to Mexico! 🙏

[@eugenegurevich1896]

So beautiful, brother! Thank you for sharing your inner kindness!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for YOUR kindness Eugene! Appreciate it! 🙏

[@robwaite1232]

Love your work!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Rob, glad to have you here 🙏

[@gabsriel]

Wooooow very nice, thank you :-)

[@devinis99]

BEAUTIFUL! BRAVO 👏🏾♥️

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Sympawnies]

This is deep. I love it!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Noam! Hope you’ve been well my friend! 🙏

[@yayaneko4038]

Thank you!

[@raksmeytouchh7352]

Love ur channel man. Idky it grows very slow. You deserve at least 1m sub by now. I hope the algorithm will figure this out soon. All the best brother. And keep up good work!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support, means a lot! 🙏

[@andrewgobel4936]

Love it!

[@thekeyoflifepiano]

What a banger!

[@Geilolp.]

SNAP BACK TO REALITY

[@johnly_]

Woah this was so cool. I hope this video gets way more views

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for the kind words John, appreciate it! 🙏

[@xavieroudin2791]

as a new follower, subscriber, i have to say "good job" !!!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel :)

[@VideoGameManiac8]

you deserve your own game!

[@bigbosso5604]

So I just got a Gameboy color like I had when I was younger. And I forgot about all this old video game music as well as pixelation style. It's sure nostalgic

[@GLASYS]

That’s awesome, I recently got a GB again and I’m slowly rebuilding my childhood game collection. So much fun

[@bigbosso5604]

@@GLASYS Harry potter 2 for GBC was my first own video game. 🤣 lots of memories

[@JesusEmmanuelChiong]

Insane talent

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much

[@AshAnimation529]

Amazing- there are no words to describe the greatness of this

[@GLASYS]

Hope you’re doing well, thanks for always being so supportive! 💜

[@pontiaccrest]

Awesome video!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@maxxkarma]

I love the harmonies and melodies and would love it even more if it were executed with other sounds, although the ending section is best. Not against the Nintendo vibe and it is somehow fitting very well but I like more unusual sounds.

[@AbraKadabra000]

oh man this is my best musical adventure in a long time

[@GLASYS]

Man thank you! Glad you like it 🙌🙏

[@misfar3889]

C'est vraiment incroyable

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! 🙏

[@madchillyred]

Hahaha love it soooo coool mind is on trip thx pleas make more

[@JoseMiguel-yl5rm]

don't stop my friend.

[@falaboleta]

que musica mais loca, que isso 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@The_Invisible_Man]

Really nice, maybe overkill on the RC20 type effect on the piano though.

[@lampard9512]

👏👏👏

[@Ustaleone]

what piano do you use? Also I love all your video game music (not the say I don't like the non-music ones haha, just that I adore them even more!). Continue the good work man!

[@GLASYS]

Hey thanks so much! The piano sound comes from the Prophet XL, with some added fx in my DAW

[@jdryan629]

What software do u use to compose? This sounds so amazing, you're SOOO GOOD ❤️❤️

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I use Chipsounds, Retrologue, PAPU and others

[@kadesoto]

Congratulations! Great video! Now you can devote a little more time to learning how to make eggs!! ;)

[@GLASYS]

Working on it, I keep forgetting the button combination!

[@tranceemerson8325]

Good grief, why haven't you done any Chrono Trigger covers? Don't tell me you don't love Chrono Trigger! lol to clarify, this really made me want to play Chrono Trigger again, even though the melody is only reminiscent of the game.

[@GLASYS]

I only played Chrono Trigger once as a kid, I have very fond memories of it and it’s soundtrack so i’d like to cover something from it at some point :)

[@natevizzi2901]

Bro …. That was siiiiiiick … the acoustic piano in the end, it was really your prophet X wasn’t it ?

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! Yes indeed :)

[@natevizzi2901]

@@GLASYS love that patch with the ever so slight pitch wobble … it’s classic you

[@MikeAndDawnGineseMusic]

Cool Pixelated effect, which vid editor did you use?
🎵💜 M & D

[@GLASYS]

This was done in Final Cut

[@MikeAndDawnGineseMusic]

@@GLASYS cool, I’ll have to see if LumaFusion has this effect. Great video editing!
🎵💜 M & D

[@travv88]

reminds me of the metroidvania Astalon Tears of the Earth. you might enjoy the game and soundtrack

[@GLASYS]

I’ll check it out, thanks!

[@travv88]

@@GLASYS great to hear

[@rickard234]

I keep getting Gil confused with Kratos in this vid

[@GLASYS]

Kratos would never drop a banana though

[@xenakistk6702]

Ah....

[@DefCatofficial]

I really think you should highlight the style of video in the thumbnail

[@GLASYS]

I tried, couldn’t find a frame I liked

[@bren519]

Dude can you talk a bit or make a vid about modes you use? Modulation techniques, favourite chords, etc. I’m sooo curious.

[@GLASYS]

I’ll try to do that more often, feel free to reach out with specific questions anytime!

[@bren519]

@@GLASYS Sick! Thank you sir! I’ll try to make em good ones and not be a hassle. lol.

[@evilasiov]

is this drums 8-bit?

[@GLASYS]

Some are 8bit noise, some are samples

[@victor.g]

1st

[@WebbanationX]

The worse looking SNES game in history. But the song is the best song in the worst looking SNES game in history