Meet Kevin MacLeod: The Internet's Composer

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @fgfofficial482
    @fgfofficial482 Рік тому +502

    I kinda hate that Kevin Macleod’s music is labelled as “TikTok” music. It’s not. It’s done so much more for the internet than just TikTok

    • @superglitchy267
      @superglitchy267 10 місяців тому +23

      Internet music

    • @clursunny
      @clursunny 9 місяців тому

      It has but it’s still nice for it to be labeled as that, billions of people have heard all of these songs and that’s something to be proud of

    • @mleszzor6866
      @mleszzor6866 8 місяців тому +2

      @@clursunny In TikTok people use millions of different songs in videos. Calling any type of music (unless specifically made for TikTok) TikTok music, is foolish. It is a completely irrelevant title which does not tell absolutely anything about what it is, due to the aforementioned massive amount of songs that may and do differ wildly from each other used in "content" on TikTok.

    • @TheBehemyth-extras
      @TheBehemyth-extras 5 місяців тому

      Internet/2010-18 music

    • @Pack_Watch
      @Pack_Watch 4 місяці тому

      @@clursunnyhell no

  • @nanaki1990blox
    @nanaki1990blox 2 роки тому +1454

    Kevin MacLeod is an important figure of internet history

    • @captainaryan26
      @captainaryan26 Рік тому

      Not really

    • @user-fx4hp2em8s
      @user-fx4hp2em8s Рік тому +43

      @@captainaryan26 he most definitely is. kind of stupid to state otherwise especially without elaborating

    • @Glatier
      @Glatier Рік тому +40

      @@captainaryan26 every single person with any kind of access to a TV or the internet has heard at least one of his songs before, and that's an objective fact, I'm sorry, but it's a fact.

    • @sistoXapoca
      @sistoXapoca Рік тому +6

      i imlagined if he put copyright on his music he will strike the whole internet lol

    • @gamerthismecool
      @gamerthismecool Рік тому +10

      ​@@captainaryan26are you slow? If he makes all of his music copyrighted, he can ruin careers, websites, and most of the internet, but he chooses not to because he's a nice person

  • @alfredtyrefors3384
    @alfredtyrefors3384 2 роки тому +1686

    Kevin Macleods music should not be labeled as TikTok music

  • @kirbzo
    @kirbzo 2 роки тому +1010

    Kevin MacLeod deserves more recognition

    • @Mex1canTaco
      @Mex1canTaco 2 роки тому +47

      he does yet he doesn't want it what a true man

    • @gunshotknight
      @gunshotknight 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @notsaintlunar
      @notsaintlunar Рік тому +2

      For real mate

    • @droidplayzyt
      @droidplayzyt Рік тому +5

      A real one never want those things, they just did their work and move on

  • @mimikanahd1638
    @mimikanahd1638 2 роки тому +501

    Kevin MacLeod is the untold legend of the internet. He is an inspiration. A true king and gentleman.

  • @Youssfox38
    @Youssfox38 2 роки тому +536

    Kevin can wipe 50% of the internet

    • @ItsJenkoGaming
      @ItsJenkoGaming Рік тому +9

      Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

    • @AmogusalemAmogus
      @AmogusalemAmogus Рік тому +14

      Bro the 90% of videos in youtube have music of kevin macleod

    • @vegasvanga5442
      @vegasvanga5442 10 місяців тому +2

      @@ItsJenkoGaming Don't.

    • @artemuch2247
      @artemuch2247 5 місяців тому +1

      More! MORE THAN THAT!!!

    • @goatpepperherbaltea7895
      @goatpepperherbaltea7895 3 місяці тому +2

      It’s actually legally impossible to revoke work published under Creative Commons license

  • @MapleMilk
    @MapleMilk Рік тому +210

    Dude's a *UA-cam Legend*
    He literally made the soundtrack of the service
    I'm glad he's making at least some money

  • @ealing456
    @ealing456 2 роки тому +200

    I found Kevin MacLeod's music on a VERY small, indie flashgame back in 2010 called Small Worlds. Then I started noticing his songs everywhere. Great guy.

  • @victor_.
    @victor_. Рік тому +65

    Tiktok music? This guy made iconic songs for the internet before tiktok wasn't even an idea

  • @Antluvstrains
    @Antluvstrains 9 місяців тому +7

    He is literally the most powerful person on the internet. If he copyrights his work, then most of UA-cam is done for. He’s that integral to content creation.

    • @tilenHD
      @tilenHD Місяць тому

      When you release under creative commons you cant just revoke that like if a video already had his music maybe new people couldnt use it for free anymore but those who did take it when it was free are imune i think i am not laywer and not even from the US

  • @supermegabenji1026
    @supermegabenji1026 Рік тому +68

    His songs aren't called "TikTok music"
    Back then, They were UA-cam Internet Art. Many people use it for Trolling, Reviews, Tutorials, Animations and Many More!
    Kevin MacLeod should REALLY get a award for best Music since our Childhood.

    • @drentic
      @drentic 5 місяців тому +1

      exactly the amount of videos I’ve heard with his music is crazy. and I’m finding new songs that I’ve heard before and what do you know they’re made by the man himself, Kevin Macleod

    • @supermegabenji1026
      @supermegabenji1026 5 місяців тому +2

      @@drentic Yes, You always should put the Artist's name in the video and not people calling the background music "From TikTok"

  • @sleepysteev2735
    @sleepysteev2735 2 роки тому +127

    This man deserves an award.

    • @trikolo
      @trikolo 6 місяців тому +2

      He deserves like 10 awards!

  • @biancacooney5845
    @biancacooney5845 2 роки тому +110

    This guy deserves way more credit 😂

  • @ReaperpwnX
    @ReaperpwnX 2 роки тому +127

    I love Kevin Macleod. What an awesome person, love all of his creations.

  • @_UPRC
    @_UPRC 2 роки тому +60

    I use this guy's music in literally everything. Games I make, videos, D&D, etc. I don't know what I'd do without him.

  • @BriansArtforAnimals
    @BriansArtforAnimals 2 роки тому +152

    not all heroes wear capes

    • @steelymanfan7276
      @steelymanfan7276 2 роки тому +6

      "But all capes wear heroes" -Moon Tzu

    • @deadbrav
      @deadbrav Рік тому +3

      @@steelymanfan7276 "But I don't see spiderman wearing a cape" - me

    • @steelymanfan7276
      @steelymanfan7276 Рік тому +2

      @@deadbrav tbh alot of heroes don't wear capes, I was just hinting that it isn't heroes who decides to wear capes but it's the capes that choose if they want to be worn by heroes.

    • @deadbrav
      @deadbrav Рік тому

      @@steelymanfan7276 okay but itwas a joke

    • @steelymanfan7276
      @steelymanfan7276 Рік тому

      @@deadbrav oh, it didn't seem like one

  • @Resmwaf
    @Resmwaf 2 роки тому +70

    His songs are just….creative

  • @skullhead1O1
    @skullhead1O1 Рік тому +16

    No composer could ever have the legacy Kevin has, he has created the background noise for almost all media on the internet.. He could use his music for money but chooses the greater good of making the music for itself. All while never wanting to be known, the music is here but the artist remains unseen.. It feels almost criminal that his music has been used so much as it has and yet, we couldn't live without

  • @lightinabox6931
    @lightinabox6931 2 роки тому +55

    bro is carrying the whole internet
    also man wym tiktok this was our entire childhood

  • @Jetha-Man
    @Jetha-Man 2 роки тому +66

    Hidden Legend.

  • @gunnerdavidson7287
    @gunnerdavidson7287 Рік тому +19

    Alternate title: Meet the man who composed my childhood.

  • @celanimaddr
    @celanimaddr 11 місяців тому +2

    0:44 once you make it, you don't own it. This is such an interesting way to look at creation and art. Art is its own thing that channels itself into reality through people

  • @iZly
    @iZly 2 роки тому +37

    the fact ive been hearing and using this mans music more than like any artist in the world lmfao

    • @valak9663
      @valak9663 2 роки тому +1

      Literally

    • @Glatier
      @Glatier 11 місяців тому +1

      Undeniable fact right there

  • @KirboYT
    @KirboYT 11 місяців тому +2

    It's not just tiktok music, these songs have been used in UA-cam videos for years, this man is a legend of internet culture

  • @angelicart.6
    @angelicart.6 Рік тому +12

    If he wanted to he could pulverise the 99.99% of internet with just a snap. He’s literally Thanos.

  • @dawgfan4222
    @dawgfan4222 Рік тому +46

    If Kevin Macleod was salty about the internet, he could just end it

  • @rogerwilco2
    @rogerwilco2 Рік тому +18

    The man should get an Oscar or a spot in the Roll and Roll hall of fame.

  • @doncomputer5931
    @doncomputer5931 Рік тому +9

    He's done it all, From Meatball Parade, Wallpaper, Ishikari Lore, Local Forecast Elevator, Latin Industries, Pixel Peeker Polka, Monkeys Spinning Monkeys, Sneaky Snitch, The Builder, Run Amok, If you haven't heard any of his music you have never been on the internet. it's not one or two big hits he made, It's hundreds of big hits, each unique and iconic. Every piece of music I regularly find playing in the background of a youtube video I have found under Kevin Macleod.

  • @brennanhorn4637
    @brennanhorn4637 2 роки тому +19

    He is the king of music

  • @Jan-xf8sk
    @Jan-xf8sk Рік тому +8

    If one day Kevin Macleod decides to copyright this music, half of TikTok and UA-cam will be wiped off or have their audio muted lol

  • @inactivated101
    @inactivated101 10 місяців тому +4

    This song was used way before ShitTok.

  • @Gravedxd
    @Gravedxd 2 роки тому +12

    kevin the goat

  • @moonlightfitz
    @moonlightfitz 2 роки тому +9

    Invented internet soundtrack.

  • @jadsi
    @jadsi 2 роки тому +10

    I still remember this song being used in a Toys R Us Christmas app.

  • @poelory
    @poelory 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm very grateful to Mr MacLeod for making all those amazing tracks available for video creators to use. Actually, I have added many of them to my video poems: they describe the mood of the lyrics in an outstanding way

  • @jonpaul3868
    @jonpaul3868 2 роки тому +8

    My man Kevin. You are the best.

  • @isg4
    @isg4 Місяць тому +1

    Kevin Macleod is the king of music everyone hears but no one knows the names of

  • @simpleplanesdude2993
    @simpleplanesdude2993 Рік тому +11

    If this guy feels like it
    He can copyright all his music and destroy the entire internet

  • @dannsteven
    @dannsteven 9 місяців тому +1

    He's an internet legend

  • @maybeanonymous6846
    @maybeanonymous6846 2 роки тому +4

    Free and Open Source music

  • @JPAR1337
    @JPAR1337 2 роки тому +6

    Bro what'a hell this Guy composed ALL musics on UA-cam

  • @owenpadilla9132
    @owenpadilla9132 2 роки тому +8

    he also made like, every other song that made a bunch of youtubers careers.

  • @nbayungboi3269
    @nbayungboi3269 2 роки тому +24

    Kevin Macleod is a modern day classical musician like Mozart, Bach and Beethovenin the 21st century

  • @TheRedstone26
    @TheRedstone26 2 місяці тому +1

    No Tik Tok, Internet soundtrack creator.

  • @FuzzekeMusic
    @FuzzekeMusic 2 роки тому +11

    Amazing person

  • @m1randa638
    @m1randa638 10 місяців тому +1

    living legend genuinely

  • @needleboy17
    @needleboy17 Рік тому +4

    Kevin MacLeod is canonically the god of free music. Gotta love his musical work!

  • @Hammerandhearth
    @Hammerandhearth 2 місяці тому +1

    I would swear that a a lot of these are older than the 2010s

  • @jcplays5831
    @jcplays5831 Рік тому +13

    I just wanna say, Kevin if you’re watching this, thank you so much for everything. You made some of my favorite youtuber’s videos amazing

  • @yesdadbut960
    @yesdadbut960 Рік тому +3

    He look as wholesome he is

  • @groove-world
    @groove-world 2 роки тому +6

    I mainly remember these songs from those Minecraft videos. Such as ExplodingTNT, Orepros...

  • @Goatman_Gamer
    @Goatman_Gamer 11 місяців тому +1

    Kevin is an absolute legend for this.

  • @Noubodi
    @Noubodi Рік тому +2

    Kevin MacLeod has the power to shut down most streaming services

  • @leanvlogs
    @leanvlogs 2 роки тому +4

    Smart guy

  • @lonestar6709
    @lonestar6709 2 роки тому +5

    Ever been online? Watched a video?
    Then I give it 50/50 chance, that you heard Kevin MacLeod.

  • @thefiresworddragon927
    @thefiresworddragon927 3 місяці тому +1

    It is not "brainrot" music. It is UA-cam music. It is the soundtrack of the universe. It is the memory that sticks in your head. It is that one song you don't know the name and composer of.
    He is Kevin MacLoed. He is the internet's song.

  • @Tha22god
    @Tha22god Рік тому +3

    I’d like to take a moment to appreciate everything Kevin has done for us his perspective is a real one truly a rare thing and I love this man for all he has created most inspiring man ever.

  • @romejacquez5852
    @romejacquez5852 Рік тому +4

    He’s ringtone and his face made me laugh 0:17

  • @CoolerFN15
    @CoolerFN15 Рік тому +1

    damn I never thought "monkeys spinning monkeys" would be considered a viral tiktok sound 😭

  • @jblasutavario9549
    @jblasutavario9549 Рік тому +2

    The faceless hero of billions of online media consumers finally has a face

  • @nicorednose
    @nicorednose 2 роки тому +6

    This is the real thanos

  • @Electricsou1
    @Electricsou1 2 роки тому +5

    I love this man

  • @mustin07doesgaming
    @mustin07doesgaming Рік тому +2

    Finally, a video explaining who he is!

  • @kakyoin2076
    @kakyoin2076 2 роки тому +4

    This man is legend

  • @EdgyCraft
    @EdgyCraft Рік тому +2

    imagine if kevin macleod copyrights all of his music

  • @LearningNew365
    @LearningNew365 2 роки тому +5

    Love Kevin 😘👌

  • @macart5429
    @macart5429 Рік тому +2

    This guy is a legend. I know his lesser-known piece titled “Opium.” It is use in videos that refer Southeast Asia.

  • @skratchforce9785
    @skratchforce9785 2 роки тому +5

    Best businessman in the world in the world

  • @puzzlepuddles6712
    @puzzlepuddles6712 11 місяців тому

    this guy is literally the world's background soundtrack producer

  • @verloser
    @verloser 2 роки тому +4

    heck even if you charge once a year 10 bucks thats still 5mil in profit calculated from 500k users

  • @vincentxie3090
    @vincentxie3090 Рік тому

    Kevin should really deserve a ton of recognition after making these kinds of music where most people enjoy listening to it

  • @AmogusalemAmogus
    @AmogusalemAmogus Рік тому +2

    Si kevin le pone copyright estricto a todas sus canciones seria el kevinpocalipsis

  • @arremangamelpicoapeos9853
    @arremangamelpicoapeos9853 Рік тому +2

    Furthermore, may I add, he's extremely talented as a composer, if you listen to his songs and read their titles, it makes total sense. I mean, it makes you go like "yup... that's a scheming weasel"

  • @florjanbrudar692
    @florjanbrudar692 3 місяці тому

    When this man dies, the internet will never be the same again.

  • @timbermicka
    @timbermicka 2 роки тому +2

    This guy looks EXACTLY like how I imagined him

  • @droidplayzyt
    @droidplayzyt Рік тому +2

    Kevin is legend of this century

  • @AlexoElRandom
    @AlexoElRandom 7 місяців тому +3

    And my homie is in BFDI!

  • @kgratia4748
    @kgratia4748 7 місяців тому +3

    now he voices a pan flute

  • @eeee-vu7cp
    @eeee-vu7cp 15 днів тому

    if he never existed youtube back then is never the same as today

  • @Secret_Takodachi
    @Secret_Takodachi Рік тому +3

    Taylor Swift doesn't have a tenth of the online footprint as Kevin Macleod. Not saying Taylor isn't a hard working, talented individual. Just saying: look at the difference between maximizing profit & "brand awareness" vs. creating music for the sake of making good music available to more people. 👍
    Taylor Swift's music is popular
    Kevin Macleod's music is PERVASIVE!
    ❤❤❤

  • @sfrecaps
    @sfrecaps Рік тому

    I have known him since I was very young. I am 31 now! Absolute LEGEND!

  • @skeezitss8197
    @skeezitss8197 Рік тому +1

    if we ever piss this guy off we’re all screwed

  • @takemuramikuo5416
    @takemuramikuo5416 Рік тому

    This man is history of content creation, simple as that. No exaggeration when I say all this will be studied in the future.

  • @samufer5598
    @samufer5598 8 місяців тому

    This bro literally made part of the fundamental soundtrack of the internet

  • @i6tir
    @i6tir Рік тому

    There he is. The myth, the legend, the gift to the internet.

  • @hypersalty
    @hypersalty Рік тому +2

    Fun Fact: Kevin Macleod can copyright his songs which effectively takes down the majority of youtube videos on the platform

  • @marcus.H
    @marcus.H 2 роки тому +2

    I don't think "royalty free" means you pay once

  • @triline9583
    @triline9583 Рік тому

    Kevin McLeod THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT HELP ❤❤❤

  • @MeshDy
    @MeshDy Рік тому +1

    I remember hearing his music on minecraft machinimas and stuff in 2016 and also like the green orbs's music

  • @bluecheese5505
    @bluecheese5505 7 місяців тому +1

    he carries bfdi

  • @lavarockgaming12
    @lavarockgaming12 2 роки тому +1

    This gent was our childhood.

  • @enthusiasticallydry
    @enthusiasticallydry 11 місяців тому

    i literally came here because clean soul was so entrancing, trying to see who this man was. and then i hear that one song at the start

  • @papertoymonsters2748
    @papertoymonsters2748 2 роки тому +3

    i really like madness and paranoia

  • @darthkrator9366
    @darthkrator9366 Рік тому

    What’s always funny to me is when UA-camrs say “I’ll get copy righted” it has many meanings

  • @hoppingiconcentral826
    @hoppingiconcentral826 6 місяців тому

    While Kevin composes the internet, I think the best project that uses his music is Battle for Dream Island, which uses a wide range of his music, many of which are obscure (as a bonus, the most iconic goofy tracks of his are not used, but that’s personal). In fact he voiced Pan Flute in episode 12 of BFDIA, which strongly adds to this. He is also releasing a BFDI vinyl as his “first merchandise”.

  • @cafzk3624
    @cafzk3624 Рік тому +1

    Also the greenorbs need recognition

  • @handsomechankemp3333
    @handsomechankemp3333 Рік тому +1

    Kevin Macleod, NCS, Silent Partner And The Green Orbs Are UA-cam's Composers

  • @yeetboiwhatyesplease2095
    @yeetboiwhatyesplease2095 Рік тому +3

    Kevin MacLeod is the most powerful person on youtube.
    If he copyrights his music, he would remove like 1/4 of all videos online.

  • @diegomo1413
    @diegomo1413 Місяць тому

    Kevin Macleod is the Tchaikovsky of the internet age

  • @pietromueller3535
    @pietromueller3535 4 місяці тому

    I can't believe I didn't know him til now. But 10 min ago there was a a giantic music background that made me search for it and finding Kevin. Love this guy from the start.
    I can hear a lot of Nino Rota, Les Baxter, Piero Umiliani and many more. Kevin carries on the "Easy Listening" tradition with a beautiful concept.
    ❤❤❤