I miss you guys already
Added 2024-11-08 07:43:56 +0000 UTCHey there, hope all is well whoever's reading this. You're doing great.
For those that may or may not know, I'm currently on break for the first time in 3 years all of November.
It's only been a week, but it already feels super weird to not be working on something lol.
Just wanted to update everyone how things are going; I've been resting super well.. waking up at normal human morning hours, lost 15 lbs (since last month), and overall going outside more and letting the breeze do it's thing to my brainwaves. All is fantabulous.
In some other exciting news, I managed to get another composer to speak to for another Composer Chronicles hopefully early next year. I will update you later who it is when it's a little more concrete.
Let's just say they're... very rad.
For the Xenoblade fans, I played a bit during my break cause you bet video games are included in a break... you know how those hit during times of rest, whew. Next episode is tomorrow.
Coming events:
Changing workflow for myself to put out more videos (ty for patience)
Dec - VGM Vibes 8 - Christmas Themes
Hollow Knight completion hopefully soonishh
Next playthrough is Octopath Traveler, Dec / Jan
Little fun change to my camera setup
Jan? - Composer Chronicles
VGM Vibes 9 - _______ themes ;)
Lastly, I've been doing a tiny bit of reflection and started to watch some of my videos, something I seldom do. Just to look out for changes in myself and whatnot, it's pretty funky being documented all the time you know?
If you wouldn't mind, share your fav vid of mine and tell me what makes it standout for you.
This is my "smell the roses" ...
I'll see you again in December.
Thanks for everything, thanks to the mods, happy friendsgiving, stay warm!
-j
Comments
My favorite reactions of yours were probably Two planets approach the Roche Limit, and the handful you reacted from 13 sentinels Aegis Rim
benjamin Miller
2024-12-01 06:26:23 +0000 UTCThat day you were filming a bunch of reactions for like a Crimbo special was really poignant. In particular, your reaction to Tomorrow & Tomorrow stands out as something that resonated w/ me too, not because I felt lonely, but just because I got it, what you were cookin'.
Anicad
2024-11-15 22:19:14 +0000 UTCPunishing Gray Raven - Narwhal was my favorite. I like how you enjoy listening to the music so much with your Santa suit on and feel dejected after the song ended. Also the eargasm.
Nhon
2024-11-15 03:02:54 +0000 UTCHey there, my most favorite video of yours is the reaction to the Legendary Battle Theme from Pokemon Black & White. Seeing you being absolutely blown away by that rollercoaster of a song never gets old for me. I might be biased because Black & White are my favorite Pokemon games to date.
Cobiah
2024-11-12 14:59:10 +0000 UTCYour halo 2 theme reaction is my favorite. When you suggested Steve Vai, I immediately subscribed.
Pookster Prime
2024-11-12 14:07:22 +0000 UTCI'm glad you're enjoying your break you deserve it. My favorite reaction of yours is a mix of scourge of the furries (because of how much you were into it) and big arms for how speechless you were. Any vid where you make a face or very invested or favorites of mine.
Aquarius Knight
2024-11-10 03:41:09 +0000 UTCIf I had to pick a favorite reaction, it'd probably be the one to Roland's theme in Library of Ruina. I've listened to that 3-phase theme countless times, and yet you still pointed out some things I haven't realized about it. Plus, you going wild over the piano, especially in the final phase, is a fun time overall.
Kevin Nguyen
2024-11-09 21:24:19 +0000 UTCMobile doesn't seem to like putting in line breaks, so here I am in another comment. So as for my favorite reaction, well, the one I've watched the most is definitely the Octopath final boss medley. In particular when you get to Those Who Deny the Dawn. Seeing you getting overwhelmed by everything happening is just always fun to watch... It makes me want to to throw the Octopath CotC final boss medley at you whenever I go plat next. Maybe after you finish Octopath 1 though so it will be easier to give context about what CotC is
ALeafOnTheWind42
2024-11-09 04:19:45 +0000 UTCGlad you're enjoying your break. I'm definitely eagerly anticipating what awaits in December, but you have definitely earned this break. And I for one would not be upset if you decided to take some breaks more often.
ALeafOnTheWind42
2024-11-09 04:15:47 +0000 UTCVery glad to hear your break is going well Jesse! Interesting that you'll be playing Octopath Traveler soon. I'm actually currently playing and close to finishing it myself for the first time, after having played Octopath 2 last year. So I'll be looking forward to see how you like it. As for a favorite reaction video of yours, it's honestly hard to say after having watched so many. But your reaction to "If You Still Believe" (The Legend of Dragoon) will always be a special one, just because it was the first of your videos I ever saw, and how I found your channel. Other than that one, I must say all your Castlevania reactions have been so much fun, especially Wandering Ghosts and Crystal Teardrops. I also have to give mention to a lot of the Sonic and Persona related content as well. Hope you continue to enjoy the break, and looking forward to the upcoming content!
Sean A (Stormfall7)
2024-11-09 02:01:06 +0000 UTCOctopath traveler is next? I just completed that earlier this year. Fantastic game by square with a wonderfully charming old school rpg feel. I hope you like it!
Josh Z
2024-11-08 23:53:40 +0000 UTCGlad that you're enjoying your break Jesse!
Thegoodtwo
2024-11-08 20:19:53 +0000 UTCCan’t stay away from us for too long hehe. My fav is probably Fallen Land from XC. It was one of those where I knew how you were going to react before you ever heard it, and it was so satisfying to see.
Buekle
2024-11-08 19:40:27 +0000 UTCGlad you are taking some much needed time for yourself. I can't pick out a specific video that stands out to me, but what I can say is that I started watching you because of your authenticity. There are so many people who put on faces or acts and change their personalities just for content/views, and you just seemed to be you. The reactions you give are always genuine and you can tell by your expressions. Ok, maybe Carrots of Happiness stands out a little to me (might be a bit bias) but i love how you always get surprised by 14s music because you have no idea what you're getting in to. You keep it real for all your content and that's appreciated!
Navii13
2024-11-08 18:25:33 +0000 UTCI'm really glad you're enjoying your break, we hope you keep doing as well as you say. If i had to pick a favorite reaction of yours, it would probably be DMC 3: Devils Never Cry, I just loved how the change in the song just IMMEDIATELY made you headbang. I found that rlly funny honestly. Among some others are probably Persona, SMT, the only Metaphor one, just because I love ATLUS games lmao.
Luigi
2024-11-08 13:33:20 +0000 UTCMy favorites include Drakengard 3 - Kuroi Uta, Last Ninja 2 - Central Park, and Civilization VI - Cree, all for very different reasons from each other.
Patrick Shaughnessy
2024-11-08 12:51:45 +0000 UTCImagine if you got Tim Follin on Composer Chronicles.......... Anyways I love your reaction to Battle of Blizzard Bridge
bakedroyal
2024-11-08 11:59:22 +0000 UTCGlad to hear you're enjoying your time away from recording, mate, you've more than earned it! Congratulations on the weight loss success too - it's not a fun or easy thing to do, so I'm glad to see you're smashing it! As for favourite videos, I'd put Frozen Light/Dark and Demon Army/Lair from The Messenger up there for how excited you got, and then equally frustrated by the short length of the tracks - it was incredibly relatable! Also, a Battle On The Big Bridge was great as I love seeing the evolution of a track over time (hence my love for the Civ 6 soundtrack). Finally, any of the Civilization reactions you do are fantastic due to how retrospective they seem to make you. Congrats on these first 3 years, and enjoy the rest of your break!
Biosleeve
2024-11-08 10:06:30 +0000 UTCFull disclosure, I usually only watch your videos for songs I already know. I still hope to someday become a content creator myself (again), so I wanna save my first reactions for my own eventual videos. Thus, my favorite reactions of yours are those that get to you the most, AND also are from something I've played. Etna Boogie/Rock, Wandering Ghosts, Wandering Flame, Big Arms, Crisis City, Cosmo Canyon, You're Not Alone... I also like the Battle on the Big Bridge special.
Antis
2024-11-08 08:30:23 +0000 UTCTop four for me are probably Wrath of the Harrier, Scourge of the Furies, Cybergrind and Pokey Means Business. Wrath of the Harrier because you can kind of really see when you fall in love with it. Scourge of the Furies had you emoting IRL. Pokey Means Business obviously for the mental slap it gave you, never gets old. The Cyber Grind specifically for that smile that breaks out around 1:13, just knew you were gonna react the way I expected.
Justin Bachert
2024-11-08 08:27:50 +0000 UTCSuper happy for you! Breaks are incredibly important for oneself, something I'm also gonna experience this weekend after pretty much working non-stop for the last two weeks. As for my favorite video... There are so many lol. Lately I've been re-watching a lot your Crisis City reaction. It's always a treat watching you get so excited over good music lol. Keep enjoying your well deserved break!
Chosen Din
2024-11-08 07:54:30 +0000 UTCMy favorite video is your "dig in your heels/unwavering belief" reaction. I was a big fan of the first judgment but was late to playing the sequel so I was hearing that song for the first time as well, and I felt like all my emotions were being exactly paralleled by you lmao. Just such a insanely good song and a very emotional funny reaction that I always come back to whenever I wanna re listen to that song.
Shhadow
2024-11-08 07:51:15 +0000 UTCI think your Yakuza 0 reaction to Kuze's theme might be my favorite. Just feeling the overall hype of the music, the little gameplay you were able to see. Just an overall fun time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJixpMEloiw&t=637s
DJSingleTone
2024-11-08 07:49:38 +0000 UTC
