is it usually this odd to be spotted out in the wilds of youtube or is this normal for you? also great work on the recent animations they've been really fun to watch while waiting on new drawfee vids lol
fucking incredible. The static, sound effects, voice acting, everything. All perfect, a magnum opus. I think I'm going to be insufferable about this for days. Weeks. Matt you have blown us away this was fucking amazing.
I cannot even describe how happy this entire album makes me Every song you write resonates with me so much, even the silly ones and this album just blows everything out of the ballpark holy shit
1 Introduction - 0:00 2 Story One - 0:27 3 damaged goods - 2:25 4 HEAVY RAIN ON HOT TIN ROOFS - 6:27 5 Story Two - 11:52 6 beach piano - 12:03 7 The Girl Who Painted Death - 16:31 8 Story Three - 24:38 9 tweezers - 24:54 10 Excerpt From 'Lighthouses Of The British Isles' (one) - 29:43 11 HYPNAGOGIC HALLUCINATIONS - 30:37 12 the world's fair - 32:45 13 Excerpt From 'Lighthouses Of The British Isles' (two) - 36:18 14 NO KNOWN BEAST - 37:29 ----- Shoutout to thetimeofsome for working on the myth lore sheet I'm obsessed with
this was completely breathtaking and i'm at a total loss for words other than you made an absolutely spellbinding piece of art and i can't wait for side two
Don’t know if you’re reading comments or whatever, but ‘HYMN’ is an album that really helped me process the passing of my grandmother. Thank you for making music like this that really, honestly resonates. Also, Jeff’s Lament is one of the few songs to have ever made me cry. Despite the context behind it, LOL. Thank you, Narcissist Cookbook. Your music is lovely.
I'm not usually a youtube comment guy but man this was genuinely fantastic. Themes that hit close to home, FANTASTIC vocals from matt, phenomenal voice acting, and such an intriguing story that i cannot wait to uncover in side two!! well fucking done matt
This was so enchanting to listen to! The storytelling was truly amazing and everything just sounded so perfect together. The narration, the lyrics and the emotion were all so stellar! The effects that were put on some of the vocals and the background sounds created such a captivating atmosphere. I'm so intrigued as to what the other tracks will sound like. I can't wait to hear side two!!
this feels like i'm trying to read a book above my reading level. will side 2 make it make sense to me? do i have the wrong life experience, and understanding this album will take work instead of instant recognition? this is like... this is like my favorite contemporary theater play. it's waved goodbye to the usual format, and made art by adding stuff that isn't usually expected out of the medium. i'm going to go ask my friend, who is also a fan of the narcissistic cookbook, what they think. i need a jumping off point beyond my confusion. i am looking forward to side two.
incredible work spoilers below the ending gave me actual chills. when these three voices have been, in essence, taking turns talking to themselves for the past 45 minutes, hearing them in conversation with one another is incredibly impactful in a way i can't describe. this whole thing's going on my playlist and i cannot wait for side 2
What a beautiful piece, I was desperatly attempting to find out all the details about the isle, it's fate and that of The Beast. I appreciate the stories you tell of it
This was so good!! I'm unbelievably excited for part 2 and until then will be rotating part 1 in my brain at high speeds to absorb all the little details. The background noises alone need an extra listen to appreciate them.
This is one of the most transportive albums I’ve ever heard. A lot of your work has spoken of the futility of the pursuit of truth, and you’ve even expressed that belief on social media when asked about the outcomes of the relationships you spoke of in your songs. This puts that into practice and makes me feel like there’s truly more to the world than we know, that we haven’t conquered anything and that we will never know truth from fiction. I believe these tales, in the island of St. Sasha, and in the impossible far beyond it even as we feel closer to charting every inch of this earth.
Hearing "Piano Beacher" come on caught me completely by surprise, but I'm not complaining. Now I'm wondering how we get him to officially release "The Alpaca Song" 👀
An incredible work of art, and the next 3 weeks are going to be a tough wait :P This one dropped during a real tough time for me, and I am very glad to have some lovely music to focus on right now, instead of all that! :)
Piano Beacher! It's so cool seeing a Jam Mechanics song make it into an album! Also already I can tell this album is about to be the next thing I obsessively listen to until my wife has to ask me to listen to something different in the car lol
I don’t remember the last time a song gave me such a visceral, but physical reaction like tweezers did. I was literally writing in my bed with goosebumps covering my whole body. For that alone, side one of MYTH gets a 13/10 from me
This is so fucking good I cannot wait for side too. The mystery of the lighthouse almost reminds me of the magnus archives, but the reveal that the island had no forest drove me crazy.
okay my last comment got deleted cause i got too crazy with it LOL so im writing a new one after sitting with the album for a day im just so in love with this concept and its execution. the songs are amazing as always but i just love the absolute attention to detail on making this album really feel like it was recorded over a tape. the different narratives interrupting each other, jumping back and forth, is so amazingly done here and I adored how you'd never be able to tell when the next track would start. The album feels so much shorter than 41 minutes, and the fact this is only Side One is maddening. I am going to go feral in the next coming weeks waiting for Side Two!! absolutely gnawing at the bars of my enclosure
At the moment when he shows up with the wounds I was like 'oh my god the monster is loneliness'. Reminded me of old school creepypastas. Just brilliant.
well, theres that feeling of someone seeing into what i am under my skin again. Cant wait to lie on my bed on a rainy winter day and let this wash over me
This sent my creativity flying. It was listening the first minutes and I cannot stop thinking about creating stuff. This has been going on since it came out, please send help 😂
Such a sick concept and obviously so so so well executed too. Already obsessed with tweezers. Can't wait for side two.
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is it usually this odd to be spotted out in the wilds of youtube or is this normal for you? also great work on the recent animations they've been really fun to watch while waiting on new drawfee vids lol
Not beating the cryptid allegations with this one- fantastic listening experience as always!
fucking incredible. The static, sound effects, voice acting, everything. All perfect, a magnum opus. I think I'm going to be insufferable about this for days. Weeks. Matt you have blown us away this was fucking amazing.
Amen to that brother
I cannot even describe how happy this entire album makes me
Every song you write resonates with me so much, even the silly ones and this album just blows everything out of the ballpark holy shit
1 Introduction - 0:00
2 Story One - 0:27
3 damaged goods - 2:25
4 HEAVY RAIN ON HOT TIN ROOFS - 6:27
5 Story Two - 11:52
6 beach piano - 12:03
7 The Girl Who Painted Death - 16:31
8 Story Three - 24:38
9 tweezers - 24:54
10 Excerpt From 'Lighthouses Of The British Isles' (one) - 29:43
11 HYPNAGOGIC HALLUCINATIONS - 30:37
12 the world's fair - 32:45
13 Excerpt From 'Lighthouses Of The British Isles' (two) - 36:18
14 NO KNOWN BEAST - 37:29
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Shoutout to thetimeofsome for working on the myth lore sheet I'm obsessed with
You wonderful person!
Thank you!
You're the hero for us youtube listeners
this was completely breathtaking and i'm at a total loss for words other than you made an absolutely spellbinding piece of art and i can't wait for side two
Don’t know if you’re reading comments or whatever, but ‘HYMN’ is an album that really helped me process the passing of my grandmother. Thank you for making music like this that really, honestly resonates. Also, Jeff’s Lament is one of the few songs to have ever made me cry. Despite the context behind it, LOL. Thank you, Narcissist Cookbook. Your music is lovely.
I'm not usually a youtube comment guy but man this was genuinely fantastic. Themes that hit close to home, FANTASTIC vocals from matt, phenomenal voice acting, and such an intriguing story that i cannot wait to uncover in side two!! well fucking done matt
This was so enchanting to listen to! The storytelling was truly amazing and everything just sounded so perfect together. The narration, the lyrics and the emotion were all so stellar! The effects that were put on some of the vocals and the background sounds created such a captivating atmosphere. I'm so intrigued as to what the other tracks will sound like. I can't wait to hear side two!!
this feels like i'm trying to read a book above my reading level. will side 2 make it make sense to me? do i have the wrong life experience, and understanding this album will take work instead of instant recognition?
this is like... this is like my favorite contemporary theater play. it's waved goodbye to the usual format, and made art by adding stuff that isn't usually expected out of the medium.
i'm going to go ask my friend, who is also a fan of the narcissistic cookbook, what they think. i need a jumping off point beyond my confusion. i am looking forward to side two.
Other people will try and interpret this and I'll enjoy their interpretations. For now I'm not listening with thoughts, only feelings
For me at least it feels like something I'm going to keep coming back to again and again, finding different things and understanding it better
I'm so in love with Beach Piano and just the whole of Story 2. Very excited for Side 2
You cant cant leave it on a cliffhanger you cant do this to us PLEASE
i am EATING IT i am BEING SO NORMAL and EATING IT matt this is SO GOOD
shaking my head trying to chew it
Damaged Goods makes me think of Counting Crows in the best possible way
incredible work
spoilers below
the ending gave me actual chills. when these three voices have been, in essence, taking turns talking to themselves for the past 45 minutes, hearing them in conversation with one another is incredibly impactful in a way i can't describe. this whole thing's going on my playlist and i cannot wait for side 2
What a beautiful piece, I was desperatly attempting to find out all the details about the isle, it's fate and that of The Beast. I appreciate the stories you tell of it
This was so good!!
I'm unbelievably excited for part 2 and until then will be rotating part 1 in my brain at high speeds to absorb all the little details. The background noises alone need an extra listen to appreciate them.
This is one of the best Birthday presents a guy could ask for omg
Ayyyy, it's my birthday too. Happy birthday to you as well! And you're right. This is an amazing birthday surprise
Happy birthday day to you both!
holy fuck it's also my birthday @@magicman8932
@@magicman8932 omg Birthday Buddies, happy birthday pal!!!
@@user-du3pb2jg1n thank youuuu!!!
“AAAAAAAAAA” is most of my thoughts right now. that was absolutely phenomenal omg
This is one of the most transportive albums I’ve ever heard. A lot of your work has spoken of the futility of the pursuit of truth, and you’ve even expressed that belief on social media when asked about the outcomes of the relationships you spoke of in your songs.
This puts that into practice and makes me feel like there’s truly more to the world than we know, that we haven’t conquered anything and that we will never know truth from fiction. I believe these tales, in the island of St. Sasha, and in the impossible far beyond it even as we feel closer to charting every inch of this earth.
This is absolutely amazing, your work is so unique and beautiful, really among some of the most beautiful music I‘ve heard in my life
So little time to wait now, but it feels so long!
This makes me feel a little less alone and bit better known. Thank you Matt, for always making me feel kind.
Hearing "Piano Beacher" come on caught me completely by surprise, but I'm not complaining. Now I'm wondering how we get him to officially release "The Alpaca Song" 👀
An incredible work of art, and the next 3 weeks are going to be a tough wait :P This one dropped during a real tough time for me, and I am very glad to have some lovely music to focus on right now, instead of all that! :)
Thank you Matt, I will listen to my cassette copy until it falls apart when it arrives
Piano Beacher!
It's so cool seeing a Jam Mechanics song make it into an album! Also already I can tell this album is about to be the next thing I obsessively listen to until my wife has to ask me to listen to something different in the car lol
the kind of relationship i want lol
!!!!!
Edit: HOLY SHIT WHAT!!! This is amazing Matt, you really outdid yourself. Can't wait for side 2!!
I’m very excited!
This is going to absolutely curse my brain until part two is released
WHAT AN ALBUM
WHAT AN ALBUM
That was everything I could have ever wanted and more. literal goosebumps across my arms, and I cried twice. I will be here for side 2, no matter what
god. i am so excited for side two, this was an absolute BLAST
THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY FANTASTIC SIDE 1 I AM EXCITED FOR SIDE 2
I don’t remember the last time a song gave me such a visceral, but physical reaction like tweezers did. I was literally writing in my bed with goosebumps covering my whole body. For that alone, side one of MYTH gets a 13/10 from me
29:10 the bottom fell out of the song and i cried
18:30 the production here is great and made me entirely uncomfortable
21:26 women
I am so invested in this story and can't wait for side 2
SO EXCITED!!!!
This is so Good!!! Part 2 can't come any sooner
I NEED SIDE 2 NOW
AAAAAa god this was so good. I am perfectly Normal™ about this
This is getting me thru work tbh
This is so fucking good I cannot wait for side too. The mystery of the lighthouse almost reminds me of the magnus archives, but the reveal that the island had no forest drove me crazy.
A minute in and I'm already being emotionally socked in the gut, especially bc of the holiday season, incredible experience as always
Omfg the day I get my phone fixed I’m so happy
PIANO BEACHER IS THAT YOU??????
You madcap storyteller you... what a great project! Can't wait for side two!
PIANO BEACHER OMG YEAS
okay my last comment got deleted cause i got too crazy with it LOL so im writing a new one after sitting with the album for a day
im just so in love with this concept and its execution. the songs are amazing as always but i just love the absolute attention to detail on making this album really feel like it was recorded over a tape. the different narratives interrupting each other, jumping back and forth, is so amazingly done here and I adored how you'd never be able to tell when the next track would start. The album feels so much shorter than 41 minutes, and the fact this is only Side One is maddening. I am going to go feral in the next coming weeks waiting for Side Two!! absolutely gnawing at the bars of my enclosure
I CANT WAITTTT!!!
Song timestamps
2:27 damaged goods
12:05 beach piano
24:55 tweezers
32:47 the world's fair
Thank you!!!
At the moment when he shows up with the wounds I was like 'oh my god the monster is loneliness'.
Reminded me of old school creepypastas. Just brilliant.
THIS IS GONNA BE AMAZING!!!
I've had this in my calendar for months:] IT'S HERE
I cannot stop listening to this, it's shaken me in such meaningful ways
Absolutely gripping!
AHHHHHH
This was phenomenal holy shit
absolutely stellar
well, theres that feeling of someone seeing into what i am under my skin again. Cant wait to lie on my bed on a rainy winter day and let this wash over me
love that beach piano is included in this! and it fits so well
PIANO BEACHER!?!!!!!!!
Absolutely wonderful! Already impatiently waiting for part two as I listen again. It's nearly January 7th right?
headphones charging now 😌
This sent my creativity flying. It was listening the first minutes and I cannot stop thinking about creating stuff. This has been going on since it came out, please send help 😂
that was amazing, waiting for pt .2
so excited!!!
Oh this is incredible
genuinely invigorating
WOOOO!!!!
AHHHH!!!
SCREAMING
PIANO BEACHER!! (T▽T) I’m so happy right now
32:20 sorry that was me 😬
Jan 7th cannot come soon enough
WORLDS FAIR I LOVE YOU
Is that a real book
HOLY FUCK... UH...
As of this I got 3 hours
I normal now :)
!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
frothing at the mouth
any magnus archives fans getting some lonely vibes here??? Some spiral vibes???
AAAAAAAAA