Value Select

Live in Los Angeles

Brothers,

The band is back together, summoning a streamlined showcase of Selectian Excellence.

I’ve bargained with the blokes running the booking, to secure all patrons early access.

Here’s the link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900631DCDEA6359

And use code OBELISKOUNT, as a bonus gift from me 🙏🏻

Thank you for the ascendant support… This Los Angeles show...

What Did Medieval Man Mean By This?

ENJOY EARLY ACCESS: https://youtu.be/ijroFC1eaAo?si=KQdqIb1oocOmi_oy

"A dark wanderer discovers his steamy encounter with the devil was, well... rather suspect."

What a joy, to learn UnrealEngine via the Horizontaling of Unknown Verticals.

The software is intuitive enough; just position the camera, set keyframes, then hit record... But having all of the film shot beforehand allows me t...

Send This To Your Landlord (VHS)

ENJOY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTCKgY4gy9I&lc=UgxB1h-BpMe4psZVLqN4AaABAg

Used the Skycorp PS3 -> VCR Technique to get it crispy.

Unfortunately, I had to leave my landlord behind :(

He begged me as I walked out the door

"PLEASE, JUST 3 MORE MONTHS OF RENT!"

It hurt knowing how close he was to getting that fifth mansion, but truth be ...

You're Online // Vapist Ballad (Double Feature)

The night before I adjourn to a Montana quest, I MUST SHARE THE SACRED MIRTH + MP3

Enjoy the delicious harvest my brethren...

Vapist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXBE8FoHWHo&lc=UgzCiTgdFi3rkXSTOe94AaABAg

Online: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

🐉 Post-Dragon Conference | Human, Fighter, Male

Fantasy was a dying genre.

Millennial speak pervaded ("Um, guys?")

Everybody chose an edge-lord character ("half gay, half straight")

ALL HOPE SEEMED LOST!

Then, the HUMAN FIGHTER MALES came to town.

Their basic nature, an act of rebellion.

Their holy mission?

friendship via wargaming with light RP elements (LIGHT!)

Here, they survive the antics of the episo...

Principles 2025

The obelisk broke my mind with darkness.

Months of hallucinations—lost to the void.

But now, I emerge.

I see the path forward for the Value Select Brotherhood.

A unified vision is key, brothers.

For our 2025 HOLY CRUSADE to continue, our spirits must connect as one.

So—what is the vision?

Let’s first revisit those FOUNDING PRINCIPLES of Value Select:

❌ NO ADVERTISEMENTS —no pre, mid, or post-...

You Pushed a Button | Song Select

Valuable Brethren,

Enjoy this delicious release, based on true events 👍🏻

BRING ONLY THE BEST TO YOUR COMPATRIOTS, IN ACTION AND WORD!

Insane how many ladies/blokes out there unintentionally cursing their friends, and they don't even know it!

Of course, it's on the individual to develop the spirit armor to withstand all curses (minor and major) but do surround yourself with others who build that in you!

• Max

P.S. really loving this hyp...

Richard Roses Brainrot (Vol. I)

BRETHREN!

The crusade continues. 🏆

Alongside the usual developments, I've updated a classic character (musical mastermind RICHARD ROSES) into a conspiracy influencer type...

This format has been the perfect outlet for silly lines, and I've seen real resonance in his INSTAGRAM ROLLOUT I've been doing...

The big idea is to create comedic personas, to eventually eclipse my beloved Alan Partridge (what a genius, th...

I Wake Up Sad (two)

We're honing in on a special magic here, with NEW FEATURES...

• Consistent Intro (Comfortably Ramp into Mirth)

• New 5 Video Format (Based on Second City)

• Thematic Arc Every Episode (Will Have Increased Cohesion in Episode Three)

Click Here to Visit Youtube Upload!

A mix of styles on display here, between "Wizard Masters" phone fo...

When The Evil Advisor is Super Obvious

This is the final jewel in the upcoming IWUS!

an Obvious Wormtongue bit has been been making me laugh pretty hard, so I wanted to do it in my own style  

(Gonna have each sketch in upcoming IWUS's be tied together, to tell a cohesive story...)

Enjoy the drop (a Patreon first!) and leave a Patron Vanugard comment on YouTube as you wish: https://youtu.be/Saib3h7q-1s

Big joy sinking...

"He's so Silent and Mysterious..."

A milestone moment for the brotherhood! 🌹

1.) Horizontal Twin 💻

Going forward (to support VSB Core Members shunning SHORTS FORMAT) each Value Select vertical will ride alongside a horizontal twin to maximize the mirth for the computer master race...

This is the first of that wave!

2.) Offline Enjoyment

For the brethren wishing to leave social media altogether, all Value Select videos will be uploaded here ...

The Value Also Rises 🌹 (secret streams // unlisted select)

REJOICE MY BRETHREN!

Brand new secrets for the VSB, now in the style of a mirth-packed stream!

TWO OF THEM ACTUALLY! (twi-twi-twi- TWINS!?!?!?)

)ne is my "Hate Matrix" writing technique, the other a Discord Town Hall on "Beginning a Project" ...

Both I recommend watching on 2x speed 😂

(A personal goal of mine is to speak naturally at 2x speed, but I'm not there quite yet.)

Expect these bonus episodes ...

The VS Guide to Making Deep Connections 👌🏻

This song speaks to a common sentiment:

Many men want deep friendships, but don't have them.

So how do we get them?

My thoughts.

1.) Visualize Your Ideal Friend (i.e. ambitious, driven, trustworthy)

2.) Become That Ideal Friend (i.e. ambitious, driven, trustworthy)

A great dancer will draw a partner.

A great man will draw a friend.

Become worthy of what you seek.

ex. Becom...

Hellbound Hearts (new music video)

Too many folks I see wrangle themselves into bad spots, love-wise.

The man blames the woman for sapping his vitality.

The woman blames the man for limiting her freedom.

Both are making excuses.

This song is about that!

TECHNICAL NOTES

Used a new software called RotoAI to really maximize the cinematic lighting setup I have... Basically allows me to avoid considering my green screen entirely when casting shadows... EXCELLENT!

2024-06-26 16:54:50 +0000 UTC View Post

The Shorts Have Been Extended (WAVs)

Enjoy my brothers; uploaded to Spotify today, should be online by next weekend.

WE ASCEND!

American Summer (OST)

Embark on a surreal journey of sound through summertime Northern California.

Peasants are Pretty Dumb...

I've always thought it was so silly to think modern tools would MELT THE MINDS of historic man.

After all, don't we have tribal folks NOW that we show this stuff too?

What about the amish?

They always seem nonplsused in the videos I've seen...

The TAKEOVER aspect is equally silly; you'd run out of bullets, or you wouldn't be able to access the internet... Best you could do is show 'em a couple of photos....

And who wants to see that?

I suppose the hypothet...

Mixtape 4

Enjoy the harvest you hath sowed!

Thank you for your continued support; may we forever ascend!

Ballad of the Vapist (lyrics)

I’m depressed

That means I’m looking for love

Cause you're the best

When you’re there helping me up

Don’t second guess what’s going on in my mind state

Baby please

Distract me from myself

Come pour me into your reality

ALL DAY THROUGH

I dream of you

And I do, and I do

You’re a dream that can never come true

WHEN BLUE

I shift it to you

And I do, and I do, and I do, and I do

The April Fools Feast

Ah yes, the onslaught continues.

WRITERS BLOCK (VSW) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DLoRu4Zt_A

RICHARD ROSES 2: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ODJ0sdlW9zE

OBELISK 3: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4UqeYiG1INw

Expect the...

The March Bounty Continues

JOYOUS SELECTIAN WEEK

A video per business day?

Excellent.

Game Show: https://youtube.com/shorts/OVbQXGanWzc?feature=share

Richard Roses: https://youtube.com/shorts/KFWSywAIdkY?feature=share

Obelisk Episode Two: 2024-03-23 20:47:05 +0000 UTC View Post

i wake up sad!

This one was a joy  to make.

Had to get through a major mental block; the idea of me editing these longer videos brought me to a standstill.

I could stockpile the sketches, but could NOT get near the computer.

Part of it must've been general overwork, but I think they key problem was sustainability going forward.

I had to build a new editing flow from the ground up, prioritizing efficiency so the art could shine through.

I also needed to develop an exit plan...

Fun Country Song About Taking it Easy (2024)

ENJOY:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLN1D5e93fI

This acoustic banger first uploaded 5 years ago (if you can believe it) 

Back during a career point where I could get away with a more "raw" approach to video production (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex6KEA_bl8Y)

Alas, it felt worthy o...

Value Select's Lore (2024)

REJOICE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-7DmUAiyQ

Returning victorious from the Fish World Moneylympics, Value Select's luck quickly runs out.

It's been eternal joy diving deep into this lore...

I believe not only will it be the greatest story ever told, but it will also be excellent framing device for other delightful (albeit less great) nonsense that occurs on this VALUE ...

Our First Character Podcast!

A few months back (maybe longer) I queried yee about a longer form VS radio show, and received MANY great insights about what potential direction to take, and awesome references to draw on ("The Archers" on BBC being my favorite)

Well, here's the first step on that journey of a thousand miles.

This attempt owes much of it's DNA to the British podcast Alan Partridges "From the Oasthouse" and IDEALLY once we do enough of these, we will evolve into a more distinctive, separate animal...

In Reality, it's the Individuals Fault

Enjoy my friends, the first release were I use the treadmill proper! (first shot)

This was down to the wire, but only because I wanted to put in that extra polish.

SKETCHFEST COMING UP IN JANUARY; if you're interested, feel free to DM me!

It's Nearly Time <3

Yule draws near; let's make some magic happen.

The Feast of Feasts (A True Bounty!)

Enjoy the latest sketch, hidden in this veritable feast.

ALSO

Value Select Sketchfest kicks of Jan 31st, with rules of following:

1.) ONE MINUTE MAXIMUM

2.) MADE IN JANUARY

3.) FUNNY

And that's it... Post the video to your channel, and send me a link when the time comes!

Between you and me, there will be awards, and PRIZES for the top 3 positions!

Looking forward to it friends, Happy Thanksgivin...

Ah.... Almonds.... Again.... Great....

Another tweet to YouTube short alley-oop!

Those gatherers really came out on top, didn't they?

For this video, I got to use a BRAND NEW foundation; makes my skin SILKY SMOOTH, which is key when you're looking like the tiredest man who never snoozed.

Managed the green outfit by using FCPX new feature, "scene removal mask" ...

And that gatherer voice... I don't know if you've ever seen the movie Black Cauldron, but Gurgi was one of the first voices I ever discov...

The Obelisk Has Nothing to Do With It

If anything, the obelisk is making us feel BETTER.

We're lucky to have such a gracious master in the obelisk, now stop thinking blasphemous thoughts, it can read our minds.

^ This, but un-irobeliskally

Featuring the silver-haired fox from the Pulsating Eye sketch, and the Meeting of the Dads sketch...

And his son, Jeremey Richards from Requiem of a Feast.