“can opener’s notebook: fish whisperer” is a concept album about a neurodivergent unicorn named can opener (canni). once an overachieving marine biologist, the ocean-fixated canni leaves home to pursue their lifelong dream of being a musician, in a quiet cabin on the yakyakistan coast. their fixation on using electronics and broken instruments to create music, while simultaneously becoming detached from their skills as a scientist, earns the disapproval of their parents. canni finds work as a marine biologist and angler in yakyakistan, quickly becoming invested in improving the fishing industry in the country. however, this work begins to take precedence over canni’s desire to create music, leaving them burnt out and depressed. can opener falls into an isolated and sensitive state of mind, rarely leaving their home and becoming self conscious of their fixations and interests outside of their profession. this spiraling anxiety causes them to become speculative about the opinions other yaks have about them. this only causes them to further isolate themselves, becoming evem lonelier. they reach out to their ex-girlfriend, vylet lulamoon, who advises them to journal their abstract thoughts in a physical way (such as on a typerwiter). through this, canni learns of a strange magic they possess which emanates from them at their most contemplative and spaced out moments. the magic appears in the form of little golden fish that swim around their horn, causing the unicorn’s mane to become weightless, as if floating under the sea. one fateful day, their friend yona encourages them to attend the annual hippogriff cultural festival, an event that is held to celebrate the friendship of yaks and hippogriffs. reluctantly, can opener agrees to go. - “fish whisperer” is about overcoming art block, being transparent about yourself, and learning to find love in every corner of life; becoming saturated in the things you love to do and see. throughout their journey, canni explores their spectral magic, reconnects with the ones they love, and follows the call of a mysterious rainbow fish.
this song is my everything. as an artist I face being put down by people who think they have a say in what I wish to make, and then get told a "can't handle critism" when I purposefully do the things they tell me not to out spite.
LYRICS: Let’s take it from top Keep your chin up! You’ll never be good enough Till I see what I want - Every move I make is scrutinized And when I sleep I feel their eyes on me Spare no comfort for the comfortable I think I wanna piss you off - You won’t like it when I raise my voice (So won’t you dance for me?) You owe me all I want (It’s not a fallacy!) Do it the way I say (I’m just trying to help) Cuz you’re not a real musician To me - Step in time To my voice You’ll be made into a proper Artist - Does it make you mad when I sound like this? I get to make the puzzle pieces Shut your stupid fucking mouth Let me do the talking I’m too tired to hear you out - You won’t like it when I raise my voice (So won’t you dance for me?) You owe me all I want (It’s not a fallacy!) Do it the way I say (I’m just trying to help) Cuz you’re not a- - Why can’t I do the things that I wanna do? Is it not enough to create? What gives you the right to shut me down like that? (“Cuz you’re not a real musician”) No dusty books could tell me otherwise Should every song sell its soul to the cavilers? Am I not enough? I’ve been trying so hard (“Cuz you’re not a real musician”) To me
Maybe I'm not a real musician to a lot of people, I barely even see myself as one. But I bang my drum to my own beat, and will never stop singing my own truth. That'll be music to someone out there, and that'll be enough. I love the story and emotions this brings. I can feel the scrutiny of others, leading to the Earnest feelings of someone who tries their hardest, feeling like they're not doing enough, and the growth past that.
This song kinda speaks to me because i draw for fun and me time. But because of my “skill” i’m expected to monetize this hobby by various members of my family. I have trouble with jobs so it seems like the perfect fit, but I haven’t been feeling like the whacky stuff i enjoy making is gonna resonate with the local market, which is all I have access to. There’s lots more to the story and other ways i relate to the song but thats the main thing
awww darn it! I missed the premiere... Vylet Pony, I have a small story to tell ever since I was a little boy at the young age of 6 i had this fixation towards the rainbow colored ponies that would sing and dance and make friends on the Magnavox box tv in the living room. after a few years passed my mom would tell me that i shouldnt be watching that show anymore becuase i needed to grow up, telling me that it was made for kids and even the occasional, "this isnt a boys show." as i made my way through highschool i found myself watching MLP FiM and i would get bullied for it, causing me to distance myself from a lot of people and made it to where most of my friends were from a grade or 2 below me. i became insecure and even felt like nobody cared and eventually those emotions made a brick wall pop up between me and my own parents becuase i never could explain what was going on without being told im being dramatic or im just having an "autistic meltdown"... even after all this i still watch MLP, why, becuase it was a source of hope that things can get better. to this very day i am proud to be a Brony and a Furry even... because these fandoms give me hope and lend me the willpower i need to continue living through these incredibly dreadful and almost ultimately impossible times. your music is an inspiration to everyone, and its amazing i get to hear it and that it is shared to the world so everyone can experience your music and your stories too i may not be a day one fan but honestly i wish i was... i hope you have an amazing year and furthermore in the years to come
the way fish whisperer opens with this track is just completely enrapturing, immersing you in this incredible world and story immediately. i love it so much
Vylet you are such a huge inspiration for me, literally one of the reasons I continue to make music and sing covers and just be me music wise. My dream is to sing with you one day. Take care Vylet
absolutely amazing track. everything comes together so well in ways I dont have words for. makes me want to try making music again. thank you so much for sharing your work with us, vylet ❤
this song honestly feels so powerful to me after reading the lyrics. I’m a classically trained musician who takes an aspiration to alt/edm and feeling that exclusion of music like that in that classical scope honestly hurt sometimes. The song almost feels like a reclaim: just because i don’t do the “proper” ways of being a musician or make “proper” music doesn’t make me less of a musician. Thank you Vylet ❤️
god damn this is such a rollercoaster of emotions, i can feel the emotions in this one, the melodies reminds me of something nostalgic but i can't put a finger on it this is such an amazing masterpiece holy shit
Viewed, learned and analyzed so much since I heard this song. Former academic musician, was taught to be a proper one. Was trying so hard even when my world around was spinning in cruel storm of disasters. Forced to change the place to live, forced to change my instrument, forced to change a school and my socials, forced to change my appearance. Even when I was suffocated by pain - still wanted to be an artist. Even when people surrounding me ignored my accumulated pain - still wanted to be valuable for them, as I had to be good at what I did. But then I crushed. Burned out by exploded pain. Left everything in ruins. But then I build something more comfortable, something more bright, soft and meaningful for myself. I was alone like an island at first, but managed to find a truce with abyss. And y'know - when you have an emptiness, it means that you have a LOT of space for creating. And it's all for you. LIFE is for YOU. Now I'm just "nobody" in terms of professions but much more then I was before. I found so many unique people that healed me or I healed them back. I found people that inspired me to be stronger, but be stronger not by a force but by an amusing hope that I won't waste my time in tries. Still this song recalling the pain that I still have about music. It's SO HARD to get rid of that demands from academical experience. I've made some steps forward, but it feels like this thoughts just poisoned my view at the process and made me much less inspired, much less capable to create something. Made me more grounded and even drowned in standarts. If someone will offer to be a professional musician - think thrice, cse they offer you a path of satisfying archaic standards for other values. Yeah, you can learn some useful stuff, but to learn the basis you just need to take some courses/finish musical school, and then do what you want.
I am so so ready to see how this all fits together. Don't ever be afraid to disassociate with us, just do you. I don't know why I feel so compelled to say that but what you make is more than enough. But, I am glad you are happy with where you are. Keep on going
This is great I love how you can you feel the internal struggle of canni trying to pursue music with her parents and own self-doubts bringing her down. I can relate. The influence of those around you and your own self-image are HUGELY impactful. Confidence is hard to conjure up get as much of it as you can. Surround yourself with those you love. You'll make it someday
F*** anybody saying youre not a musician. Your songs have gotten a lot of us through some really dark times. F*** the haters, the answer is "dont think about it"
I love that this song can be seen as a metaphor for trans people "You're not a real man/woman" And once you see it, all the lyrics suddenly hit that much harder
@@VyletPony OMG you're a peach! i did end up finding it on my own ive been slowly discovering your music through the years! you are such an inspiration ty
I have a question for anyone willing to answer. And I'd like to preface it with: No, I don't think such case counts. What about someone using AI tools to generate music out of a prompt? Would such a person be a musician to you?
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“can opener’s notebook: fish whisperer” is a concept album about a neurodivergent unicorn named can opener (canni).
once an overachieving marine biologist, the ocean-fixated canni leaves home to pursue their lifelong dream of being a musician, in a quiet cabin on the yakyakistan coast. their fixation on using electronics and broken instruments to create music, while simultaneously becoming detached from their skills as a scientist, earns the disapproval of their parents.
canni finds work as a marine biologist and angler in yakyakistan, quickly becoming invested in improving the fishing industry in the country. however, this work begins to take precedence over canni’s desire to create music, leaving them burnt out and depressed.
can opener falls into an isolated and sensitive state of mind, rarely leaving their home and becoming self conscious of their fixations and interests outside of their profession. this spiraling anxiety causes them to become speculative about the opinions other yaks have about them. this only causes them to further isolate themselves, becoming evem lonelier.
they reach out to their ex-girlfriend, vylet lulamoon, who advises them to journal their abstract thoughts in a physical way (such as on a typerwiter). through this, canni learns of a strange magic they possess which emanates from them at their most contemplative and spaced out moments. the magic appears in the form of little golden fish that swim around their horn, causing the unicorn’s mane to become weightless, as if floating under the sea.
one fateful day, their friend yona encourages them to attend the annual hippogriff cultural festival, an event that is held to celebrate the friendship of yaks and hippogriffs.
reluctantly, can opener agrees to go.
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“fish whisperer” is about overcoming art block, being transparent about yourself, and learning to find love in every corner of life; becoming saturated in the things you love to do and see. throughout their journey, canni explores their spectral magic, reconnects with the ones they love, and follows the call of a mysterious rainbow fish.
nice lore Vylet
Yooooooooo this is cool
What a beautiful story and message, and fantastic music as always! I'm so excited!
I love the lore! And I'm guessing the title of the song is from Cannis parents and this song is her response!
I love this lore and the message it sends
"No, I'm not but I'm a listener of music, a observer of music, and a believer of music"
this song is my everything. as an artist I face being put down by people who think they have a say in what I wish to make, and then get told a "can't handle critism" when I purposefully do the things they tell me not to out spite.
I love the little detail of “Earnest” playing at the very end over the subway(?) speakers!
oh, I just find out! the details are just .....!
LYRICS:
Let’s take it from top
Keep your chin up!
You’ll never be good enough
Till I see what I want
-
Every move I make is scrutinized
And when I sleep I feel their eyes on me
Spare no comfort for the comfortable
I think I wanna piss you off
-
You won’t like it when I raise my voice
(So won’t you dance for me?)
You owe me all I want
(It’s not a fallacy!)
Do it the way I say
(I’m just trying to help)
Cuz you’re not a real musician
To me
-
Step in time
To my voice
You’ll be made into a proper
Artist
-
Does it make you mad when I sound like this?
I get to make the puzzle pieces
Shut your stupid fucking mouth
Let me do the talking
I’m too tired to hear you out
-
You won’t like it when I raise my voice
(So won’t you dance for me?)
You owe me all I want
(It’s not a fallacy!)
Do it the way I say
(I’m just trying to help)
Cuz you’re not a-
-
Why can’t I do the things that I wanna do?
Is it not enough to create?
What gives you the right to shut me down like that?
(“Cuz you’re not a real musician”)
No dusty books could tell me otherwise
Should every song sell its soul to the cavilers?
Am I not enough? I’ve been trying so hard
(“Cuz you’re not a real musician”)
To me
Lit 😺
@@irrfhyrnaihydnewpich fo r realz!!1
Maybe I'm not a real musician to a lot of people, I barely even see myself as one. But I bang my drum to my own beat, and will never stop singing my own truth. That'll be music to someone out there, and that'll be enough.
I love the story and emotions this brings. I can feel the scrutiny of others, leading to the Earnest feelings of someone who tries their hardest, feeling like they're not doing enough, and the growth past that.
this song and this album is absolutely gorgeous my darling, so endlessly proud of you 💗
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUVE MADE THIS THE PRETTIEST LOOKING ALBUM IN HISTORY
You guys are so wholesome! ❤
@@johndreemurr5574ye ah you guys are so awesom
Wonder what that commenter thinks now that you’ve made easily one of your top five songs because of their comments
This song kinda speaks to me because i draw for fun and me time. But because of my “skill” i’m expected to monetize this hobby by various members of my family. I have trouble with jobs so it seems like the perfect fit, but I haven’t been feeling like the whacky stuff i enjoy making is gonna resonate with the local market, which is all I have access to. There’s lots more to the story and other ways i relate to the song but thats the main thing
Thank you, Vylet
I appreciate you, Eden
Love your work, Voreburger
got complimented for my work and i didn't even have to raise my hoof for the album
For sure. Thank all you wonderful musicians and creative people for making our worlds a little brighter. 😊🌎☀️
awww darn it! I missed the premiere...
Vylet Pony, I have a small story to tell
ever since I was a little boy at the young age of 6 i had this fixation towards the rainbow colored ponies that would sing and dance and make friends on the Magnavox box tv in the living room. after a few years passed my mom would tell me that i shouldnt be watching that show anymore becuase i needed to grow up, telling me that it was made for kids and even the occasional, "this isnt a boys show." as i made my way through highschool i found myself watching MLP FiM and i would get bullied for it, causing me to distance myself from a lot of people and made it to where most of my friends were from a grade or 2 below me. i became insecure and even felt like nobody cared and eventually those emotions made a brick wall pop up between me and my own parents becuase i never could explain what was going on without being told im being dramatic or im just having an "autistic meltdown"... even after all this i still watch MLP, why, becuase it was a source of hope that things can get better. to this very day i am proud to be a Brony and a Furry even... because these fandoms give me hope and lend me the willpower i need to continue living through these incredibly dreadful and almost ultimately impossible times.
your music is an inspiration to everyone, and its amazing i get to hear it and that it is shared to the world so everyone can experience your music and your stories too
i may not be a day one fan but honestly i wish i was... i hope you have an amazing year and furthermore in the years to come
the way fish whisperer opens with this track is just completely enrapturing, immersing you in this incredible world and story immediately. i love it so much
Vylet you are such a huge inspiration for me, literally one of the reasons I continue to make music and sing covers and just be me music wise. My dream is to sing with you one day. Take care Vylet
absolutely amazing track. everything comes together so well in ways I dont have words for. makes me want to try making music again. thank you so much for sharing your work with us, vylet ❤
you should tho
I KNEW THAT LAST PART WAS FAMILIAR! I COULDN'T QUITE FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS UNTIL NOW!!
I feel like this song speaks to every artist ever to put themselves out there.
this is gonna be a sick ass song and album
This is far more beautiful, soulful, and genuine than anyone who stifles others' creativity could ever hope to make.
Everyone go listen to the album on Bandcamp right now. So damn good.
this song honestly feels so powerful to me after reading the lyrics. I’m a classically trained musician who takes an aspiration to alt/edm and feeling that exclusion of music like that in that classical scope honestly hurt sometimes. The song almost feels like a reclaim: just because i don’t do the “proper” ways of being a musician or make “proper” music doesn’t make me less of a musician.
Thank you Vylet ❤️
god damn this is such a rollercoaster of emotions, i can feel the emotions in this one, the melodies reminds me of something nostalgic but i can't put a finger on it
this is such an amazing masterpiece holy shit
Viewed, learned and analyzed so much since I heard this song.
Former academic musician, was taught to be a proper one. Was trying so hard even when my world around was spinning in cruel storm of disasters. Forced to change the place to live, forced to change my instrument, forced to change a school and my socials, forced to change my appearance.
Even when I was suffocated by pain - still wanted to be an artist.
Even when people surrounding me ignored my accumulated pain - still wanted to be valuable for them, as I had to be good at what I did.
But then I crushed. Burned out by exploded pain. Left everything in ruins.
But then I build something more comfortable, something more bright, soft and meaningful for myself.
I was alone like an island at first, but managed to find a truce with abyss. And y'know - when you have an emptiness, it means that you have a LOT of space for creating.
And it's all for you.
LIFE is for YOU.
Now I'm just "nobody" in terms of professions but much more then I was before. I found so many unique people that healed me or I healed them back. I found people that inspired me to be stronger, but be stronger not by a force but by an amusing hope that I won't waste my time in tries.
Still this song recalling the pain that I still have about music. It's SO HARD to get rid of that demands from academical experience. I've made some steps forward, but it feels like this thoughts just poisoned my view at the process and made me much less inspired, much less capable to create something. Made me more grounded and even drowned in standarts.
If someone will offer to be a professional musician - think thrice, cse they offer you a path of satisfying archaic standards for other values. Yeah, you can learn some useful stuff, but to learn the basis you just need to take some courses/finish musical school, and then do what you want.
your music sounds calming while being exciting, everything just mixes so well together and I love your work so much
This album is so damn good. I love almost every track on it
klasdskj why is this song so nostalgic it was made this year-
This album is SOOO good... I love how you are still keeping the rock elements. I'm just in love with this music ever since cutiemarks.
Absolutely stunning. I'm listening to the album now on Bandcamp and every song is beautiful! :3
Ive cried multiple times listening to this song
I wish the entire song was the “rock” portion. It’s too good to be that short
would be a very different song
@@VyletPony I still love it either way (:
you're not a real musician (last 30 seconds, as a full song, edition)
how do you not have a million subscribers? This sounds like something that came straight out of a legit label 💙
im pretty sure he owns her own label
nevermind then 🤣@@Felipe77646
this is so much holy shit... the samples, your voice, the everything... thank you
I’ve been incredibly impressed with this album so far. Your work just keeps getting better and better, keep it up!
Another awesome song from one of my favorite musicians
I feel seen by this whole album
just woke up and this was the first thing in my recommended. can i give canni a hug
I am so so ready to see how this all fits together.
Don't ever be afraid to disassociate with us, just do you.
I don't know why I feel so compelled to say that but what you make is more than enough.
But, I am glad you are happy with where you are. Keep on going
You ARE a real musician!
We love you!
Well, I'm crying now, so thanks for that.
this is so good! I found your channel from ava beyva and I can't explain how insane your work is!!
A really fantastic song. I love it.
This is great I love how you can you feel the internal struggle of canni trying to pursue music with her parents and own self-doubts bringing her down. I can relate. The influence of those around you and your own self-image are HUGELY impactful. Confidence is hard to conjure up get as much of it as you can. Surround yourself with those you love. You'll make it someday
I really like how you can hear earnest near the end of the song
omfg im so excited! i already know this song is a banger
Another masterpiece created by my fav musician 💖
Thank you for this one
This is my favorite song from Vylet Pony, hands down
F*** anybody saying youre not a musician. Your songs have gotten a lot of us through some really dark times. F*** the haters, the answer is "dont think about it"
This song was *way* better than I expected! 👏
still my fv album from vylet, monarch is rlly goood 2, but this one resonates more in my soul
Learned of you and this song from a stunningly beautiful Beat Saber custom chart.
This song is absolutely beautiful.
Wait. Am I crazy or did you reference to Earnest at the end of the song as ambiance?
nope ur (probably) not crazy
I JUST LISTENED TO EARNEST YOUR RIGHT
HOLY SHIT
this is so exciting i can't wait
this album is really good
Fish whisperer is my favorite music album of all time, no joke.
i recently discover this on rym and I 've never felt so much relatable with the entirety of this piece
Loving this album so far!
Listened to the whole album while at work. Loved it
I love that this song can be seen as a metaphor for trans people
"You're not a real man/woman"
And once you see it, all the lyrics suddenly hit that much harder
thank you so much, congrats on the release
That was amazing and very interesting synth
i love this song so fucking much omg
Ok this song hits a little too close to homeeeeee :c
I really should find a way to overcome the people telling me this, unfortunately im one of them.
lives up to the hype
Let's Get Ready To Whisper Some Fish Baby!!
(Beautiful work btw)
Just listened to the whole album. It is just so awesome.
why is everything you make so cool
Cant wait to see it
Ah if only I listened to this back in February this year, this song fits what I was dealing with then
this song is amazing!! great work!!
Really glad I found you, It took me too long :)
And yes, It sounds amazing.
Can't wait for this!!
So hypeddd
can't wait
Love this fish whiperer ^^
so good. i love it so much
✨Fantastic as always!!!✨
VYLET WHENS THIS GETTING ONTO SPOTIFY?
I would buy a physical copy of this album so fucking fast I'd set off early warning systems.
vinyl campaign for this is coming in less than a week actually :3
Amazing sound! ☺️
3:50 this has been in my head all day. does anyone know what song it is?
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@@VyletPony OMG you're a peach! i did end up finding it on my own ive been slowly discovering your music through the years! you are such an inspiration ty
The LYRICS UHHGGG
I'm officially fucking pogging. Any date on a Spotify release, or is that not happening?
You can buy it on Bandcamp.
@@PlebNC Aye, cheers
That was. Interesting.
vibes
Amazing
YEEEESS
sudden urge to put this on loop
Pretty!
god DAMN
Woo
question . is can opener named after a can opener smoothdream
So Much CUTE 😍
Today’s the day!
Wow
I have a question for anyone willing to answer. And I'd like to preface it with: No, I don't think such case counts.
What about someone using AI tools to generate music out of a prompt? Would such a person be a musician to you?
i guess if they make the instrumental themself that would sorta count
yes ye sye syes yesyes yesyey sye syes
The intro tho
It's like loosing memories.
Musicians, unite!
Like this music made my self-esteem go oof is it okay