Adam has never cared about fame and glory. He just wants his music to reach out to everyone and that’s why I still admire him as an artist to this day.
akusueki ꧁꧂ it's hard to consider them human anymore since most of them sing inappropriate stuff and that is what get those songs famous plus most of them are sell outs.
@Criminal de guerra that’s not true. He has at least 2 hits. He also has some pretty popular songs in some animated kids movies like the one in wreck it ralph, rise of the guardians, that one alien movie, the croods
The fun part is that there are actually 2 different versions of saltwater room. one is slower which is the one from ocean eyes, and then maybe I'm dreaming has a different version thats more upbeat and has a different lyric. It stands out so much that I can almost tell which one it is by just the beat.
He may not be as popular anymore, but I would definitely not consider him a "one hit wonder". He made a lot of quality music, quality production, nice signature voice. There's something "magical" about his sound. It produces an emotion that is lacking in other popular artists. I saw him live at the House of Blues in Chicago, and it amazed me how every song in his set was remixed / adapted for a live setting. He had an amazing guitar player, a drummer, bass / background keyboard player, lead keyboard player that also did background vocals. It was a nice journey, not just mindlessly playing a background instrumental track and singing on top, or doing a "dj set" like many EDM artists do. Very few Electronica artists can pull off a truly "live" event. The guy is way underrated for his musicianship and creativity.
Completely agree. I was hesitant to see him live for that reason thinking it would be that kind of EDM experience. I wish I had recorded all of it instead of just some. Some of those renditions are concepts for ways his great songs somehow transcended even greater!
Yeah the cinematic tour was pure magic. Extremely niche the way he does it and I'm absolutely grateful i got to witness him live, no one will ever be like Adam Young 💚
He may not be center spotlight anymore, but he clearly doesn't mind that. He's probably one of the happiest celebrities in the music industry and I think that is partially because he retained himself instead becoming the image the label envisioned for him. He's doing what he wants. Few will achieve that.
I think it's because of his love for God (listen to "My Everything"). Rather than pursuing something than the world offers to him, he makes choices that are best for him and he only pursues God. Something that obviously brings tons of joy.
Wow I can't believe so many people had forgotten about him. I still listen to Adam's music after all this time, but I'm glad that this video is bringing him some more attention :)
YES! I've followed everything he's done for the past seven years. I loved his soundtracks and Cinematic is amazing. I hope he gets more recognition for the great music he is continuing to make.
Biblical explanation of the Gospel: God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23) The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell. Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him. For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ - for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day. None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned. No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin. Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16) We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ. ''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins (past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him. This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him by reading God's Word. So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) ''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15) ''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19) Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8). Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin. While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6) (John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36) ''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7) If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes - to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God. You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son. ''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17) ''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10) You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ. As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so. In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'' ''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19) ''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41) ''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21) ''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4) ''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12) Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left! "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32) Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you! Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
@@BunnyBear04534 ikr. her whole 'popstar' presence is starting to seem more and more like a facade to me. something set up and planned by her wealthy parents and the suffering music industry. there's nothing admirable or appealing about her whatsoever
just saw him on his tour in september. his music is still amazing, he’s got a beautiful girlfriend, and still just a shy humble boy from minnesota. he doesn’t need “fame,” he’s got loyal fans.
He’s got idiots with no taste in music who pay to see him live, cause they’re idiots. All of you people are beneath me if you “love” this polyphonic ringtone shit music. People are so stupid
I really like plant life, and shooting star as well. His writes both beautiful and imaginative things, as well as relatable songs that make you feel less lonely... His work is beautiful and he deserves more love
*people be saying her Album be one of the best in pop history wich Made me think if that we're true why does literally no one about the album or that she realesed one*
Owen Ho Well it’s sad when people make a one hit wonder and then try their hardest to reach that fame again but fail, ending with them embarrassed and depressed.
It's a darn shame you can't but that rendition anywhere! It's not on any of Owl City's album, and it's not on iTunes at all either! Talk about a real bummer!
Very much agree. The guys also forgot to mention the amazing 2015 album "Mobile Orchestra" and the big hit song "When Can I See You Again?" from the "Wreck it Ralph" soundtrack
I love Adam and owlcity and every single of his song is a master piece this is the real music I wonder why he isn't popular I feel very sad for him by the way I'm from India I love owlcity and his score project,portblue,All of his album of June to cinamatic all of great album I wonder why people dont give attantion to him he is a great Musician and singer I wish he has 100 Billion followers Please give me reason why he isn't famous
DakotaTheGreat No. this is 100% false. Owl City has always been exclusively Adam. You are probably thinking of Swimming With Dolphins, which was a band he had with Austin Tofte and was created around the same time as Owl City. You could also be thinking of Breanne Duren, who isn’t a part of the band but lends her vocals on many Owl City songs. It is also possible that you have confused Owl City with Panic! At the Disco, which has a story similar to what you described.
adam young is that DUDE! been listening for over 10 years now, and I’ve never lost the admiration i’ve had for him. he’s the reason I fell in love with music and I could never repay him for that. he sings about what matters to him and what world he wants to paint, and that’s hard to come by anymore. all around he is one of the most humble, genuine, and talented people “in the game” side note: when people call him mr owl or any variation that isn’t Adam, cracks me up.
Dude I used to love Owl City! His songs are so upbeat and lighthearted, always great to listen to when I’m feeling low. It’s so sad that he’s died down and labeled a “one hit wonder.” Adam is such a kind, down-to-earth guy and he deserves the success he has and more. Thanks for talking about him👌
Catherine oh I still love him, I just meant that I used to be obsessed with his music a few years ago. I’m not up to date on any of their new releases, but I still love him more than ever :)
This is poorly researched. He didn't fall at all not even once. He's always been more lowkey and just happy to put out inspiring music. He's put out a lot of amazing albums and other side projects even way before "Owl City" and that's how he's liked it ever since. The guy's literally a musical genius. He's put out projects apart from Owl City that were just soundtracks he composed. Even a whole album of orchestra music. (Also listen to An Airplane Carried Me to Bed under "Sky Sailing" which is also his project. Beautiful lyrics and acoustic sounds. Amazing amazing album) He enjoys his privacy and ability to just create. He never wanted to be relevant like that. I have been a fan since 2008 and saw him live a few times. Last time I saw him live was 2015 and several thousands of people went
I met a guy 4 years ago and we started getting to know eachother. As we talked, we soon found out we both loved Adam's music. The most incredible part is we both had the same favorite album, for similar happy and personal reasons from our past. We are getting married in November and Owl City's music is our favorite thing to listen to together. Adam's music has had such an impact in my life, and I'm thankful he shared it with us. It will always have a special place in my heart.
I really love your enthusiasm towards him, Bonny. This must be one of the reason why Adam still chooses to write music despite the fact that certain people forgot about him. :) Btw, proud Adam Young/Owl City fan since 2008. :)
There’s nothing “disappointing” about anything this guy has created in the last 10+ years as far as I can tell. It’s just been one amazing track after another.
paradisegunshot No mention of Port Blue either, which was excellent and really showed off his ear for a good melody, even if a lot of the tracks were short and not very fleshed out - he was very young at the time.
Color Therapy, Keehar, Windsor Airlift, Insect Airport, Swimming With Dolphin, Adam Young Scores, Port Blue, Sky Sailing, Aquarium, Seagull Orchestra, for those who were wondering these are his other side projects..
Owl City is an artist I genuinely like. I remember listening to him since 2009 and he's one of the only artists I still enjoy to this day. I don't really care about his popularity- I like him for his music. While the ablum may not have done that well commercially, All Things Bright and Beautiful is the album I listen to the most. As an aspiring animator and film director I find his music so beautiful and inspiring and he's my ultimate go-to when I want to "think dreamy things".
candiigurl7893 same! Over all these years, there’s only 1 song I don’t particularly like, but he’s just the most amazing person and his music is nothing short of magical!
Exactly how I feel about his music too... I am also an aspiring VFX and 3D artist and filmmaker and his songs are truly the go-to for dreamy blissful visions...Especially old albums and hidden songs.
candiigurl7893 You took the words right out of my mouth. It honestly never occured to me to even look at the popularity of his albums - of course, I knew Fireflies did well, but it never factored into my love for his work. For me, Adam's music was always a type of oasis, a place on the cusp of dreams and yet loosely rooted in reality that I could visit and thoroughly enjoy whenever I wanted. It was safe - homely. I just wish he knew the huge role he's played in my life, and how much his music has changed me... (Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly. All Things Bright and Beautiful is in my opinion the peak of his work, although I must say I hold a special fondness for Ocean Eyes, as it was the first of his albums I ever heard or owned...)
It's apalling that you can find it within you to call Owl City a 'one-hit wonder' with 'Fireflies' while failing to even mention 'When Will I See You Again?' , which was the feature single of Disney's 'Wreck-it Ralph'. Getting your music in a Disney Movie is, regardless of sales, a high water mark.
I believe it was created specifically for the movie, not created and then picked for it. Regardless, it's still a big deal to asked to compose an end credits song for Disney movie (at least, it was then).
Adam Young has touched my life I’m so many ways he’s an amazing individual with such an amazing talent. His lyricism will never be touched by another. He’s in a lane of his own. Even if people only know fireflies. His discography is one of the greatest in music. I stand by that statement 1000%
If you want to be loved and do get love by your music, you already have received fame, which gave you love, and glory, which made you famous and adoring.
He is literally the most unproblematic artist out there and always have been. While steadily releasing bop after bop throughout his career. Even apart from his project "Owl City" he has always put out music for the sake of writing and putting out beautiful music. If all you know are his popular songs then youre really missing out!! His entire discography is incredible. Also listen to his other project "Sky Sailing." He also has an orchestral album under his name Adam Young. Amazing compositions.
That's what i like about Owl City... Unlike other artists i am fond of... He's the one who is constant in his style yet still brings new things into it. Also the curse of popularity doesn't seem to affect him... I guess that is because his heart is set on the music and the message he brings... He's not about fame and that makes his music stand out for me.
Me and Adam Young’s mom are actually pretty good friends. She use to be my school’s secretary. I’ve also met Adam a couple of times at like Walmart and stuff.
Yeah, I don't think he's the type of artist who cares if he's the most famous there is or not. He's an artist who loves what he does. I love the surreal feeling you get with his music, they give you a feeling as if you're getting whisked away into a wondrous place of his imagination. And I can only say that is true for a few artists out there, no matter how popular they are, it's a feeling they can never replicate.
What was the point of this video? Adam Young is a true artist with actual talent. He didn't fall from fame, he prefers to do want he loves, not sell out to Hollywood.
hash king no he didn’t, he just doesn’t care about being fake or a shill or putting music out for money, he makes it to spread a message and he left his management because they were controlling his songs in a way he didn’t really like because he wasn’t doing what he used to. He still makes banger songs for his fans and he’s still amazing
Short answer: (I learned this in music career class) Record companies often have one or two big acts that make them tons of money. Like Beyoncé or Taylor Swift. With a small fraction of the money those bigger artists make, record companies loan this money to the smaller artists to pay for studio time and musicians (mixers, producers, background singers, etc.) They basically throw these small acts at the wall and see if they stick. The expectation is that these artists make back what they’ve been given and more. If they don’t, they’re dropped from the label. If they do, they’re given more money and the cycle continues unless they make it big. And often times, in the pop genre, unless they make it big, the plug can be pulled at anytime.
To this day Adam young deserves to be loved for his music, his compassion, and everything he has provided. I love all his music, not just fireflies. He is an inspiration! ❤️ you adam!!
Does anyone remember the song he had for Wreck it Ralph? I think it was like, "When Will I See You Again?" Even though it was made for a kids movie, it was kind of a bop.
Kind of a dumb review to be honest. He was never a pop star; it was a total fluke one of his songs went viral. He just makes the music that he loves and he doesn’t pretend to have a mainstream appeal. I am a huge fan and went to a concert just last week, it was a small venue and he made a reference to his faith in God during the show. He’s not exactly trying to be a pop star haha
Ezra actually he’s made 2 viral songs, he’s also made music for several movies, the guardians, the croods, and wreck it Ralph, it’s just that not a lot people recognize his songs for the masterpieces they are, he is probably one of the greatest song writers of all time in my opinion
His new album Cinematic is AMAZING!!! If youre a casual owl city fan or long time one, please dont pass up the opportunity to listen to this album, it will blow you away.
Fun fact: Adam Young also wrote all of the “new” gen tunes for the iPhone ringtones and text message tones. He updated his wiki page and quickly took it down shortly after. Assume he got in some trouble from apple for listing it there. I know at least one of the tones you can hear an Owl City melody. i.e. Uplift Ringtone = Top of the World by OC Just in a different key and slightly different. :)
my man is a legend and continues to make bangers, but today’s culture doesn’t know how to appreciate proper music like they knew how to back in 2015 down
She is making some really good music now, and even though she isn’t as popular as she used to be, I believe she is a better artist than she was before.
What a lot of people don't know is ADAM IS NOT JUST FIREFLIES OR GOOD TIME. People really need to appreciate all of his other AMAZING songs. I hate that when I talk about him with people who don't listen to him, I have to say he sang either Fireflies or Good Time. Sure, I like those songs, and Fireflies is still one of my favorites by him, but his music is so much more than just a stupid meme. Adam deserves a lot more appreciation.
I actually like adams music more now than I did originally when it all came out. It’s a seasoned aged beauty and genre that really hasn’t even been repeated. The guy is masterful at creating imagery and a beautiful world of positive emotion with his music. I am delighted to be able to share his music with my Kids now that I’m older since it’s clean and catchy. In a way I feel there’s a youthful innocence to it that draws people in.
I'm still an Owl City fan to this day. I love Adam Young's music and his personality he shows us through his music, writing, and interviews. It's really inspiring to see. I wish I could go see him in concert again for this year's tour, but sadly I can't because of the timing ;( I'm glad though that his concerts aren't that expensive after all this time as well.
i still listen to him! he may not be a hit artist anymore but i love him because he is open about his faith like me and he made REAL MUSIC!😩 he is so pure and deserved a bigger career. his songs are so underrated.
I MISS HIM SO SO MUCH! HE MADE MY COLLEGE LIFE SUCH A MEMORABLE JOURNEY. ADAM WE WANT YYOU BACK... His songs had a different kind of nostalgia, vibe, a different world than that of our material world... a world, a story, you would want to spend your time in
I'm a bit sad you didn't mention the incredible score project Adam Young did in 2016, where he created a bunch of beautiful original scores in relation to 11 historical events. You should definitely give those a listen if you're into film music!
It's called Adam Young Scores, he put up a website for it where you can download all the soundtracks for free. They're also on Spotify, so pretty easy to find if you search for his name :)
Owl City is, and has been for almost six years, my go-to music when I'm depressed. It kind of removes all the stress and anger and lets my mind relax. I honestly don't think he's written a song I dislike? A few I'm not terribly fond of, but every single one of them has merits and I can't think of one I genuinely don't like or always skip. He's also one of only two artists I've actually bought music from since 2010. Fireflies, Cinematic, House Wren, Shine Your Way, and Back Home are probably my top five, with Vanilla Twilight and Peppermint Winter tied for sixth.
Good Time is one of my least favourites. Doesn't mean I hate it though, I would still sing it if I heard it playing somewhere. I totally agree with you that it's hard to hate his stuff, every single song he makes is amazing.
You know, it is really refreshing to see an artist like him. He spent some time in the spotlight and enjoyed it, but didn't let it go to his head. When he fell out of the spot light, it was not because of any scandal, but simply because of his own doing. He's still loved and still makes music and loves what he does, but he's not worried about keeping all eyes on him. His so, "My Everything," Is my favorite and I think it tells about exactly why he hasen't had any scandal around him. He's following Jesus and says is his song, "Hallelujah My almighty God divine Hallelujah I am yours and you are mine" He's a light in the dark. Thank God for people like him. God Bless
*OWL CITY* When I read or hear those words, my eyes light up with joy. He is my *inspiration.* He is my *youth.* He is why I'm *okay.* *Thank you, Adam Young.*
He didn't go anywhere haha I don't think, even if he didn't have a record label, that he'd ever stop making music. It's literally his art. It's like a painter who draws every day even if they don't actually sell their art. I do miss how involved he was online though... he used to have a tumblr blog and post on it like every other blogger and he would do livestream "parties" with a few lucky fans some weeks and record these little vlogs, and I just miss that era and level of intimacy between the fandom and Adam.... but he still tweets silly funny stuff and makes music, so I guess that works haha
I really like to know what he is doing right now..He is not active on social media and I wonder if he is going to make a comeback or not.. Also I love "when can I see you again"
I just went to his concert in DC and he is honestly one of the most talented people in the industry. He has always been super shy, and introverted but he's such an amazing person. He will always be my favorite artist in the music world.
It's crazy to see how much he has blossomed and grown into his art, especially on stage.If you look up "owl city strawberry avalanche live" and click on the first video, you'll see him during one of his first real concerts and the difference in his body language, presence... there is a confidence about him now that he grew slowly over the years. It's amazing and inspiring to see, especially as an introvert myself.
Adam Young is a genius! The music is enchanting and the lyrics are poetry. It makes you happy to listen to it. My top 3 Owl City songs are: Beautiful Times Strawberry Avalanche Hello Seattle
I will always love Adam Young. Everyone has that one artist that has a very firm place in their heart and Adam is that for me. He's wonderful. His music is wonderful and he's such a humble, sweet guy.
He did an amazing project a few years ago where he made an album a month for a year. Each album was based off an event/time in history, his most popular being his first which was based off the titanic. All 12 albums are free, it’s probably some of his best instrumental work to date next to his other project “Sky Sailing”. He has some hidden gems that I wish got more attention
GOSH I AGREE 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000% HIS SCORE PROJECT WAS P H E N O M I N A L I LOVE IT SO. MUCH. hes such a creative artist and i love him aAA hes a god in music creation tbh
Bro I feel like you did like zero research. He was even bigger than that. He was in almost every single Disney movie at the and you left that part out. Wreck-It Ralph for example
you would not believe your eyes if ten million fireflies
lit up the world as I fell asleep (I think those are the lyrics?)
Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
cause they fill the open air
and leave tear drops everywhere
you'd think me rude but i would just stand and stare
ricebunny mochi I’d like to make myself belieeeeeeve
That planet earth turns slowwwly
Adam has never cared about fame and glory. He just wants his music to reach out to everyone and that’s why I still admire him as an artist to this day.
You nailed it!! I will always love this guy 😊
+danwashere Mobile orchestra exists. So does Good Time.
Ze Übermensch Yes they do? Lmao what are you talking about?
+danwashere Sorry I mistook you for an owl city fan
I agree. The fellow is not a flamboyant and notice me every one kind of guy.
Billie Eilish: I invented ocean eyes
OWL CITY: am I a JOKE TO YOU
Finneas
True
adam young created the ONE and ONLY original ocean eyes. beanie eyelash has nothing on the sheer creative vision of this incredible man's mind
sea dawn so true, his music is so different and amazing! I personally think Billie is just an industry plant made for basic people
sea dawn Billie Eilish is a waste of space. Her music (or, rather, her brother’s) is terrible.
He's a humble guy and an interesting character.. That's why he didn't manage to continuously make it in the top charts because he's actually human...
Who told you a singer isn’t human
akusueki ꧁꧂ it's hard to consider them human anymore since most of them sing inappropriate stuff and that is what get those songs famous plus most of them are sell outs.
Very true
@Yep. Yep beautifully explained 👍
@@comercole1940 So because they have some vulgar vocabulary, they are less human?
Adam Young just seems like a genuinely nice guy tbh
spacechase he is!
he is ❤❤ !!
He is :)
SEEMS? Dude he was the very definition of nice guy, I'm crying I love him
yeah sometimes i feel like a lot of the more popular artists these days can’t be described with those words, and it makes me a little sad
Fireflies and GoodTime with Carly Rae Jepson was like the most 2010-esque thing ever lol the good ol days
honestly
they were hella bopsss
Facts
Also Shine your way
For real I was a high school freshmen then and his songs bring back memories
He's not a one hit wonder... He is a genuine artist who loves making songs...songs that i love to hear
Isn’t he thedooo?
@@wesleyjohnston3462 Hell yes....I've always said he was the Dooo.
There are heaps of songs I really love. So glad to see him play live in Melbourne.
беззвучный ༒ I mean even if you look at only mainstream success, then he’s technically a two hit wonder because Good Time was also a hit.
@Criminal de guerra that’s not true. He has at least 2 hits.
He also has some pretty popular songs in some animated kids movies like the one in wreck it ralph, rise of the guardians, that one alien movie, the croods
WTH VANILLA TWILIGHT IS AMAZING HOW WAS IT A DISAPPOINTMENT??!?!???
Btw have u people listened to saltwater room it’s a masterpiece straight up
Honestly, all of Adam's music is a masterpiece in my opinion. He has the voice of an angel and he has beautiful lyrics to match it.
@@BunnyBear04534 same
The fun part is that there are actually 2 different versions of saltwater room. one is slower which is the one from ocean eyes, and then maybe I'm dreaming has a different version thats more upbeat and has a different lyric. It stands out so much that I can almost tell which one it is by just the beat.
Sane thing with To The Sky!
Yeah saltwater room is one of my fav
He flew away with the fireflies 😔💀
WIG.
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WIG. 😂😂🤣
LMFAOOO
😭😭
WIG. This just calls for the sad cowboy emoji
What happened to him: *YoU wOUld nOt BElievE yOUR EyEs*
f i o n a if ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep!
🔥 🔼 🌎 👧🏽➡️😴 🛌
He’s still made an album called Cinematic in May of this year.
Zapum Playz Ik. All my friends is my jam.
I like Fiji water
He may not be as popular anymore, but I would definitely not consider him a "one hit wonder".
He made a lot of quality music, quality production, nice signature voice. There's something "magical" about his sound. It produces an emotion that is lacking in other popular artists.
I saw him live at the House of Blues in Chicago, and it amazed me how every song in his set was remixed / adapted for a live setting. He had an amazing guitar player, a drummer, bass / background keyboard player, lead keyboard player that also did background vocals.
It was a nice journey, not just mindlessly playing a background instrumental track and singing on top, or doing a "dj set" like many EDM artists do. Very few Electronica artists can pull off a truly "live" event.
The guy is way underrated for his musicianship and creativity.
agreed
Completely agree. I was hesitant to see him live for that reason thinking it would be that kind of EDM experience. I wish I had recorded all of it instead of just some. Some of those renditions are concepts for ways his great songs somehow transcended even greater!
Yeah the cinematic tour was pure magic. Extremely niche the way he does it and I'm absolutely grateful i got to witness him live, no one will ever be like Adam Young 💚
He's back, too!!! Two new tracks, 'Up To The Cloud' and 'Kelly Time' and a new album coming.
He literally made “Vanilla Twilight” “Fireflies” and “Good Time”
I dont think he’s a one hit wonder
He STAYS unbothered.
He minds his business.
He really is a one of a kind and I absolutely adore him!
Me too.
He may not be center spotlight anymore, but he clearly doesn't mind that. He's probably one of the happiest celebrities in the music industry and I think that is partially because he retained himself instead becoming the image the label envisioned for him. He's doing what he wants. Few will achieve that.
true
I think it's because of his love for God (listen to "My Everything"). Rather than pursuing something than the world offers to him, he makes choices that are best for him and he only pursues God. Something that obviously brings tons of joy.
@@donovanwiebe2495 Um....
@@bookowl1775 wut u meen?
Book Owl when someone brings religion into it
Wow I can't believe so many people had forgotten about him. I still listen to Adam's music after all this time, but I'm glad that this video is bringing him some more attention :)
MysticWolfMusic i haven't I still listen to almost all of his songs
right? i've been following all of his work, and it's always pretty awesome
YES! I've followed everything he's done for the past seven years. I loved his soundtracks and Cinematic is amazing. I hope he gets more recognition for the great music he is continuing to make.
Same!
Tidal Wave was always one of my favorite songs on Ocean Eyes, and Cinematics is pretty good.
I've read in a book before that "it's better to be a glorious nobody than a vainglorious somebody".
I think that's what Adam is aiming for.
@Nocturnal Gacha Prototype by Jonathan Martin
Biblical explanation of the Gospel:
God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why
we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go
there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but
rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam
sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23)
The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell.
Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how
high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him.
For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ
- for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day.
None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all
have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us
are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is
guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit
to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal
hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned.
No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin.
Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16)
We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -
not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins
(past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him.
This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him
by reading God's Word.
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13)
''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15)
''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19)
Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8).
Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin.
While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.
If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6)
(John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually.
When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7)
If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes -
to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God.
You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace
revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son.
''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17)
''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10)
You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ.
As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so.
In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.''
''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19)
''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41)
''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body,
but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21)
''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4)
''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God,
who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12)
Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left!
"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32)
Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you!
Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
No, not Ocean eyes from Billie Eilish, Ocean eyes from owl city.
I honestly never even listened to anything by her. When the heck did she even get so popular? it's like she appeared from thin air lmao.
@@BunnyBear04534 ikr. her whole 'popstar' presence is starting to seem more and more like a facade to me. something set up and planned by her wealthy parents and the suffering music industry. there's nothing admirable or appealing about her whatsoever
I love them both tbh
Fuck billie eilish
@@seadawn8559 um what.. you must know nothing about her
Seriously if the only songs by Owl City you listen to are his most popular ones then you are definitely missing out on some amazing music.
"To the sky" is a really awesome on as well
Dregorin on the wing, the saltwater room, kamikaze, hospital flower, are his best songs
Fiji Water
It's easier to name the songs I don't prefer to the ones I do. 😅
Beautiful times is my favourite
just saw him on his tour in september. his music is still amazing, he’s got a beautiful girlfriend, and still just a shy humble boy from minnesota. he doesn’t need “fame,” he’s got loyal fans.
Honestly I see him out an about and it doesn’t even phase me anymore.
wait, minnesota
i live there!
Another Fact.... His Fans will never have a change of Opinion and will forever remain in Hootowl community as long as they live
He’s got idiots with no taste in music who pay to see him live, cause they’re idiots. All of you people are beneath me if you “love” this polyphonic ringtone shit music. People are so stupid
@@harlequinheart3 Pfff okay manchild.
It's unfortunate people didn't gravitate towards Vanilla Twilight the same way they did Fireflies. It's actually my favorite song of his.
I really like plant life, and shooting star as well. His writes both beautiful and imaginative things, as well as relatable songs that make you feel less lonely... His work is beautiful and he deserves more love
Hey ... me too😍
Vanilla Twilight and Salwater Room are my favs😍
I like those songs he deserves more love and recognition
If my heart was a house from that same album was also really good. It's a shame those songs didn't get as much attention
Fireflies is my favorite song of all time in general, but Vanilla Twilight is incredible and one of my favorites from Owl City. I loved it.
They don't sing about sex, drugs or alcohol. I love that.
Yess!!
@@dance5191 Yesss
Just love and romance
He, not they.
@@thriftqueen1621 im talking about the band not just him
*_can you do a video on Carly Rae Jepsen_*
*he already did*
@@insertbandherehasmesoftaga2526 *when*
*aye it’s the bold party*
*people be saying her Album be one of the best in pop history wich Made me think if that we're true why does literally no one about the album or that she realesed one*
She cut the feeling
What's wrong with being an one hit wonder?
As Adam Young has said, "that is the highest honour that an artist can feel". He made it.
Because he isnt
Erdi nosen He was a one hit wonder. Fireflies was a huge hit. That’s how a lot of people discovered him
Owen Ho
Well it’s sad when people make a one hit wonder and then try their hardest to reach that fame again but fail, ending with them embarrassed and depressed.
CyanTM good time has more views than owl city and he has several other popular songs
Pervy Souls yes but they were never what fireflies lived up to be. He was a one hit wonder but that’s okay
"His ship has sailed" yeah, but I would say it didn't sink. I'd say it got him where he needed to go.
You're real deep
indeed
His rendition of 'In Christ Alone' reduces me to tears every single time.
true true
It's a darn shame you can't but that rendition anywhere! It's not on any of Owl City's album, and it's not on iTunes at all either! Talk about a real bummer!
@@BigAlvideos101 I downloaded it years ago and I still listen to it🤗
@@adreenalynharris5723 Where did you download it? I can't find it anywhere- including iTunes!
@@BigAlvideos101 I downloaded it from youtube with a youtube downloader app that no longer works ❤️
Nothing happened to owl city, I listen to his music every day and even enjoyed his latest album cinematic.
Very much agree. The guys also forgot to mention the amazing 2015 album "Mobile Orchestra" and the big hit song "When Can I See You Again?" from the "Wreck it Ralph" soundtrack
I love Adam and owlcity and every single of his song is a master piece this is the real music I wonder why he isn't popular I feel very sad for him by the way I'm from India I love owlcity and his score project,portblue,All of his album of June to cinamatic all of great album I wonder why people dont give attantion to him he is a great Musician and singer I wish he has 100 Billion followers
Please give me reason why he isn't famous
duuude i'm listening to Cinematic right now, it's so good
Same I love all of his songs hes so aesthetic
@@PavanSanwlot bc he didn't sold his soul to "you know"
He's really good.
I love Good Time.
That was one of my favorite songs back in 2012 😢
I see you everywhere 😂
I was 6 at the time I listened to it I loved it
Samsam Shairf bruh I’m ctfu
same i'd go roller skating and it would always play
@@samsamshairf8052
237 people including me do ;)
*and I'm not a hoe, I'm a SHOVEL*
smh 😗
"Owl and his team"
EXCUSE ME WHAT
@•- amyy -• Owl city was a band, split up when mobile orchestra came out i believe so
DakotaTheGreat Owl City is Adam Young, one guy, and has always been just one guy.
@@thesalamanderking3475 New fan alert, owl city was a group/band, Adam was just the main singer then they split up and he kept the name owl city
DakotaTheGreat No. this is 100% false. Owl City has always been exclusively Adam. You are probably thinking of Swimming With Dolphins, which was a band he had with Austin Tofte and was created around the same time as Owl City. You could also be thinking of Breanne Duren, who isn’t a part of the band but lends her vocals on many Owl City songs.
It is also possible that you have confused Owl City with Panic! At the Disco, which has a story similar to what you described.
@@thesalamanderking3475 Oh i was thinking of Swimming with dolphins, my apologies
adam young is that DUDE! been listening for over 10 years now, and I’ve never lost the admiration i’ve had for him. he’s the reason I fell in love with music and I could never repay him for that. he sings about what matters to him and what world he wants to paint, and that’s hard to come by anymore. all around he is one of the most humble, genuine, and talented people “in the game”
side note: when people call him mr owl or any variation that isn’t Adam, cracks me up.
Dude I used to love Owl City! His songs are so upbeat and lighthearted, always great to listen to when I’m feeling low. It’s so sad that he’s died down and labeled a “one hit wonder.” Adam is such a kind, down-to-earth guy and he deserves the success he has and more. Thanks for talking about him👌
-Seedrian Sparkles- u used to? why not anymore
Catherine oh I still love him, I just meant that I used to be obsessed with his music a few years ago. I’m not up to date on any of their new releases, but I still love him more than ever :)
this comment is so wholesome
Check out his new album Cinematic! Or his music scores (under Adam Young) or Sky Sailing (he did back in 2010) they’re all fantastic!
YESSSSSSSS RT RT RT
HOW DID YOU FORGET THE WRECK IT RALPH/ PAINT THE NIGHT DISNEYLAND SONG “WHEN CAN I SEE YOU AGAIN?”
One of my FAVORITES!!!! 😂
Foreal !!!
ikr
This song actually got me into owl city. I heard it and found them while searching for it. Owl city has written some of my favorite songs.
Alucard 11 yes! this song is so important to mention bc it was super impactful!!!
This is poorly researched. He didn't fall at all not even once. He's always been more lowkey and just happy to put out inspiring music. He's put out a lot of amazing albums and other side projects even way before "Owl City" and that's how he's liked it ever since. The guy's literally a musical genius. He's put out projects apart from Owl City that were just soundtracks he composed. Even a whole album of orchestra music. (Also listen to An Airplane Carried Me to Bed under "Sky Sailing" which is also his project. Beautiful lyrics and acoustic sounds. Amazing amazing album) He enjoys his privacy and ability to just create. He never wanted to be relevant like that. I have been a fan since 2008 and saw him live a few times. Last time I saw him live was 2015 and several thousands of people went
I met a guy 4 years ago and we started getting to know eachother. As we talked, we soon found out we both loved Adam's music. The most incredible part is we both had the same favorite album, for similar happy and personal reasons from our past. We are getting married in November and Owl City's music is our favorite thing to listen to together.
Adam's music has had such an impact in my life, and I'm thankful he shared it with us. It will always have a special place in my heart.
W o w
I hope your relationship last long forever 🌻
Congrats I love his music too Adams music is widely under appreciated and needs more recognition
This guy is such a cinnamon roll, I love him so much. I wish he got just a little more recognition.
espresso& depresso same here! I love him so much 😭❤️
I really love your enthusiasm towards him, Bonny. This must be one of the reason why Adam still chooses to write music despite the fact that certain people forgot about him. :)
Btw, proud Adam Young/Owl City fan since 2008. :)
What happened to Goyte and LMFAO. THey made a top 10 hit and dipped
LMFAO went on hiatus in 2012. idk about Goyte though...
BRO YES
*They're now just somebody that we used to know*
Woah yeah, LMFAO made a couple of hit songs then vanished without warning
Goyte is now just somebody that we used to know
There’s nothing “disappointing” about anything this guy has created in the last 10+ years as far as I can tell. It’s just been one amazing track after another.
Adam's "Sky Sailing" project is HIGHLY underrated and wasn't even mentioned in here.
Good video though.
paradisegunshot No mention of Port Blue either, which was excellent and really showed off his ear for a good melody, even if a lot of the tracks were short and not very fleshed out - he was very young at the time.
FOR REAL
Color Therapy, Keehar, Windsor Airlift, Insect Airport, Swimming With Dolphin, Adam Young Scores, Port Blue, Sky Sailing, Aquarium, Seagull Orchestra, for those who were wondering these are his other side projects..
@@MySpace123 yes! I believe his true fans kept discovering these relics of music genius over time.
@@84Tacos its like binge listening song after song
Owl City is an artist I genuinely like. I remember listening to him since 2009 and he's one of the only artists I still enjoy to this day. I don't really care about his popularity- I like him for his music.
While the ablum may not have done that well commercially, All Things Bright and Beautiful is the album I listen to the most. As an aspiring animator and film director I find his music so beautiful and inspiring and he's my ultimate go-to when I want to "think dreamy things".
candiigurl7893 same! Over all these years, there’s only 1 song I don’t particularly like, but he’s just the most amazing person and his music is nothing short of magical!
Exactly how I feel about his music too... I am also an aspiring VFX and 3D artist and filmmaker and his songs are truly the go-to for dreamy blissful visions...Especially old albums and hidden songs.
@@blueorbstudios9070 you and I are on the same mental wavelength. Lol
candiigurl7893 You took the words right out of my mouth. It honestly never occured to me to even look at the popularity of his albums - of course, I knew Fireflies did well, but it never factored into my love for his work. For me, Adam's music was always a type of oasis, a place on the cusp of dreams and yet loosely rooted in reality that I could visit and thoroughly enjoy whenever I wanted. It was safe - homely. I just wish he knew the huge role he's played in my life, and how much his music has changed me...
(Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly. All Things Bright and Beautiful is in my opinion the peak of his work, although I must say I hold a special fondness for Ocean Eyes, as it was the first of his albums I ever heard or owned...)
innocent usigbe Yessss, like the songs Beautiful Mystery and Paper Tigers that I love so much
I cannot believe my eyes that you’d make a video about this
Fuck you bitch
Okur I’m AJ lmao
@@samsamshairf8052 Yikes
It's apalling that you can find it within you to call Owl City a 'one-hit wonder' with 'Fireflies' while failing to even mention 'When Will I See You Again?' , which was the feature single of Disney's 'Wreck-it Ralph'. Getting your music in a Disney Movie is, regardless of sales, a high water mark.
I believe it was created specifically for the movie, not created and then picked for it. Regardless, it's still a big deal to asked to compose an end credits song for Disney movie (at least, it was then).
@@petery6432 The music video certainly was made to play up the movie.
Adam Young has touched my life I’m so many ways he’s an amazing individual with such an amazing talent. His lyricism will never be touched by another. He’s in a lane of his own. Even if people only know fireflies. His discography is one of the greatest in music. I stand by that statement 1000%
so true!
What happened to Taio Cruz? You know..the dude who sings Dynamite that’s still iconic? 🤔
Emmy yessss
All of his songs were bops, not just dynamite
Donkey Kong parody was the best
Actually, he did release a song a little while ago...
He re-taio-d
tbh Adam's voice is a voice of an angel.
It's all autotune bro
@@reubthedude4538 its not autotune ...you should listen to his acoustics song also...
Reubthedude it’s actually not auto tune, which is pretty surprising. You should hear his live performances. His intonation is amazing.
Kashif Ali He literally can’t sing
@@halloran7474 but he made good music>:/
Adam Young didnt want fame and glory, he just wanted to be loved via his music, you cant find this is other songs nowadays
But he need money for food and life :)
If you want to be loved and do get love by your music, you already have received fame, which gave you love, and glory, which made you famous and adoring.
He is literally the most unproblematic artist out there and always have been. While steadily releasing bop after bop throughout his career. Even apart from his project "Owl City" he has always put out music for the sake of writing and putting out beautiful music. If all you know are his popular songs then youre really missing out!! His entire discography is incredible. Also listen to his other project "Sky Sailing." He also has an orchestral album under his name Adam Young. Amazing compositions.
That's what i like about Owl City... Unlike other artists i am fond of... He's the one who is constant in his style yet still brings new things into it. Also the curse of popularity doesn't seem to affect him... I guess that is because his heart is set on the music and the message he brings... He's not about fame and that makes his music stand out for me.
chester blue limpin *can i like this comment twice*
💯💯
did u just call him owl
Anna Grace Moody did you just assume his gender
Emily Kortan omg 😂
Beyond my Thoughts I don't get the joke
flameprincefinn12 old meme you know
@@emilykortan1740 And so did YOU!
Me and Adam Young’s mom are actually pretty good friends. She use to be my school’s secretary. I’ve also met Adam a couple of times at like Walmart and stuff.
Jamie Wells naniii
Tell Adam I said hi :)
Can u please tell me where does he lives now in 2024
I feel like this is a pretty poorly researched video
I feel like he is very much a product of his time: the 2009-2013 era
Yeah
2009-2013 were my high school years 😭.
She’s in Parties • 23 years ago They were my elementary school years aka the best years of my life (besides fourth grade).
Lmao I think not
Taylor Swift wrote the song 'Enchanted' about Adam Young. Adam covered it and tweaked the lyrics in response to her. They never ended up dating.
i remember that omfg
truee,,I shipped em hard ;3;
He's probably too good for her tho.
@@zucc4764 I'm just going to assume that neither of them are too good each other, as I don't know either personally. That seems more fair to me tbh.
There's a great AMV to Kimi ni Todoke to his version! That song goes so perfectly with that anime.
Yeah, I don't think he's the type of artist who cares if he's the most famous there is or not. He's an artist who loves what he does. I love the surreal feeling you get with his music, they give you a feeling as if you're getting whisked away into a wondrous place of his imagination. And I can only say that is true for a few artists out there, no matter how popular they are, it's a feeling they can never replicate.
What was the point of this video? Adam Young is a true artist with actual talent. He didn't fall from fame, he prefers to do want he loves, not sell out to Hollywood.
hash king no he didn’t, he just doesn’t care about being fake or a shill or putting music out for money, he makes it to spread a message and he left his management because they were controlling his songs in a way he didn’t really like because he wasn’t doing what he used to. He still makes banger songs for his fans and he’s still amazing
@hash king sounds like you need to get out more.
hash king you actually need to get out more
hash king how did he fall off?
@hash king did he fall off a cliff?
Short answer: (I learned this in music career class) Record companies often have one or two big acts that make them tons of money. Like Beyoncé or Taylor Swift. With a small fraction of the money those bigger artists make, record companies loan this money to the smaller artists to pay for studio time and musicians (mixers, producers, background singers, etc.) They basically throw these small acts at the wall and see if they stick. The expectation is that these artists make back what they’ve been given and more. If they don’t, they’re dropped from the label. If they do, they’re given more money and the cycle continues unless they make it big. And often times, in the pop genre, unless they make it big, the plug can be pulled at anytime.
Funny that you use Taylor Swift as an example, as her song 'Enchanted' was written about Adam
My brother had learned this the hard way.
Adam Young also covered 'Enchanted' as a response to Taylor it was really cute in my opinion
@@GeekyGirlyGlam who's your brother
@ii chittaphon Diego Dreamz
One hit?
1.Good time
2.Shooting star
3.When can I see you again
4.Shine your way
Dont forget "Vanilla twilight"
fireflies.
You're not alone
Fire fies
Vanilla Twilight
Not all heroes wear capes
What about *FIREFLIES*
Also Alligator Sky and Galaxies
To this day Adam young deserves to be loved for his music, his compassion, and everything he has provided. I love all his music, not just fireflies. He is an inspiration! ❤️ you adam!!
He's just our little secret. ❤️
Yup.
Does anyone remember the song he had for Wreck it Ralph? I think it was like, "When Will I See You Again?" Even though it was made for a kids movie, it was kind of a bop.
It’s called when can I see you again
Oreo Wonderfilled also by him
I love that song~ It’s one of the reasons Wreck it Ralph is my favorite Modern Disney movie!
It was TOTALLY a bop, still love that song. "Look all around at the mountains you haven't climbed" 👌
It truly was.
i honestly never knew what owl city looked like
i'm so BRENdon with you ahhhhhhhhh Brendon
Seriously?!
He looks like Messi but more handsome xD
i'm so BRENdon with you ya same
i'm so BRENdon with you Oh he is SO cute
Hes still got a die hard fanbase. I listened to firefly as a kid and then learned he had more songs and fell in love with them.
Says “his ship has sailed” but dosen’t mention SKY SAILING
Kind of a dumb review to be honest. He was never a pop star; it was a total fluke one of his songs went viral. He just makes the music that he loves and he doesn’t pretend to have a mainstream appeal. I am a huge fan and went to a concert just last week, it was a small venue and he made a reference to his faith in God during the show. He’s not exactly trying to be a pop star haha
Ezra actually he’s made 2 viral songs, he’s also made music for several movies, the guardians, the croods, and wreck it Ralph, it’s just that not a lot people recognize his songs for the masterpieces they are, he is probably one of the greatest song writers of all time in my opinion
waIT I WENT TO ONE TOO
Honestly Verge was one of the best parts of the whole show imo
Indeed
@@soundsoul4796 I was thinking about how the songs from Croods sounds like his. Makes sense now.
Concert? He still does that? :o
His song “angels” was such an underrated bop 😩
@@samsamshairf8052 why do you want to fight everyone, what happened??
Samsam Shairf wtf, no
All his songs are underrated haha, go give his new album Cinematic a listen!
Dude I absolutely loved that song. that album is my favorite xD
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His new album Cinematic is AMAZING!!! If youre a casual owl city fan or long time one, please dont pass up the opportunity to listen to this album, it will blow you away.
Fun fact: Adam Young also wrote all of the “new” gen tunes for the iPhone ringtones and text message tones. He updated his wiki page and quickly took it down shortly after. Assume he got in some trouble from apple for listing it there. I know at least one of the tones you can hear an Owl City melody.
i.e. Uplift Ringtone = Top of the World by OC
Just in a different key and slightly different. :)
my man is a legend and continues to make bangers, but today’s culture doesn’t know how to appreciate proper music like they knew how to back in 2015 down
also what happened to carly rae jepsen?
moz aic she literally released the best pop album of all time in 2015, toured with katy perry this year, and is currently working on new music
She’s out being a bad bitch.
She is making some really good music now, and even though she isn’t as popular as she used to be, I believe she is a better artist than she was before.
She's not a big singer and her songs become boring
the illuminati
IMO the most underrated musician of all time
I agree
It’s sad when people only like Owl City for Fireflies. All of his songs are just as good!
fireflies is literally just swimming around in my head
or should i say flying?
You would not believe your eyes
ImmortanRoger If ten million fireflies
@@MarieKoyalebo lit up the world as I fell asleep
Mian Ando 'Cause they fill the open air
*Fireflies and Good Time were my life when I was like 10*
What about "when can i see you again"?
@@slayeulgi oh shit, his become so irrelevant that I forgot some of his songs that I liked. That song was in my fav movie at the time, Wreck-it-Ralph
•N o o d l e s•
MOODDD SKSKS
him, taylor swift, katy perry, carly rae, GANGNAM STYLE
•N o o d l e s• same bro
•N o o d l e s• Same bro.
What a lot of people don't know is ADAM IS NOT JUST FIREFLIES OR GOOD TIME. People really need to appreciate all of his other AMAZING songs. I hate that when I talk about him with people who don't listen to him, I have to say he sang either Fireflies or Good Time. Sure, I like those songs, and Fireflies is still one of my favorites by him, but his music is so much more than just a stupid meme. Adam deserves a lot more appreciation.
Agreed. Some of my favorites are Alligator Sky, Angels, and Galaxies.
I actually like adams music more now than I did originally when it all came out. It’s a seasoned aged beauty and genre that really hasn’t even been repeated. The guy is masterful at creating imagery and a beautiful world of positive emotion with his music. I am delighted to be able to share his music with my Kids now that I’m older since it’s clean and catchy. In a way I feel there’s a youthful innocence to it that draws people in.
I'm still an Owl City fan to this day. I love Adam Young's music and his personality he shows us through his music, writing, and interviews. It's really inspiring to see. I wish I could go see him in concert again for this year's tour, but sadly I can't because of the timing ;( I'm glad though that his concerts aren't that expensive after all this time as well.
i still listen to him! he may not be a hit artist anymore but i love him because he is open about his faith like me and he made REAL MUSIC!😩 he is so pure and deserved a bigger career. his songs are so underrated.
Adam! When can i see you again?
Get it? Get it?
Ok i’ll leave now...
lool
Yeah i get it.
That's one of his songs.
I MISS HIM SO SO MUCH! HE MADE MY COLLEGE LIFE SUCH A MEMORABLE JOURNEY. ADAM WE WANT YYOU BACK... His songs had a different kind of nostalgia, vibe, a different world than that of our material world... a world, a story, you would want to spend your time in
I'm a bit sad you didn't mention the incredible score project Adam Young did in 2016, where he created a bunch of beautiful original scores in relation to 11 historical events. You should definitely give those a listen if you're into film music!
Where can I find this? What's it called? Sounds cool!
It's called Adam Young Scores, he put up a website for it where you can download all the soundtracks for free. They're also on Spotify, so pretty easy to find if you search for his name :)
@@MvL010 Thank you so much!
They are absolutely beautiful! Really showcases his many talents! Sad not many people know about it, but hey they're a masterpiece nonetheless.
I'll give it a shot!
Owl City is, and has been for almost six years, my go-to music when I'm depressed. It kind of removes all the stress and anger and lets my mind relax. I honestly don't think he's written a song I dislike? A few I'm not terribly fond of, but every single one of them has merits and I can't think of one I genuinely don't like or always skip. He's also one of only two artists I've actually bought music from since 2010. Fireflies, Cinematic, House Wren, Shine Your Way, and Back Home are probably my top five, with Vanilla Twilight and Peppermint Winter tied for sixth.
Oops, forgot "Waving Through A Window", which is also in there somewhere as a top favorite.
its a cover
Who couldn't relax to such a soft and gentle projects music with absolutely beautiful picturesque imagination- full words.
I basically agree with everything said here.
Good Time is one of my least favourites. Doesn't mean I hate it though, I would still sing it if I heard it playing somewhere. I totally agree with you that it's hard to hate his stuff, every single song he makes is amazing.
You know, it is really refreshing to see an artist like him. He spent some time in the spotlight and enjoyed it, but didn't let it go to his head. When he fell out of the spot light, it was not because of any scandal, but simply because of his own doing. He's still loved and still makes music and loves what he does, but he's not worried about keeping all eyes on him. His so, "My Everything," Is my favorite and I think it tells about exactly why he hasen't had any scandal around him. He's following Jesus and says is his song,
"Hallelujah
My almighty God divine
Hallelujah
I am yours and you are mine"
He's a light in the dark. Thank God for people like him.
God Bless
*OWL CITY*
When I read or hear those words, my eyes light up with joy.
He is my *inspiration.*
He is my *youth.*
He is why I'm *okay.*
*Thank you, Adam Young.*
I'm dead serious, I forgot about him
wow
that literally doesn't change anything
Two of my classmates in college were still really big fans
I forgot about him until 2014, since then his music has never left my playlist.
I miss him.
He didn't go anywhere haha
I don't think, even if he didn't have a record label, that he'd ever stop making music. It's literally his art. It's like a painter who draws every day even if they don't actually sell their art.
I do miss how involved he was online though... he used to have a tumblr blog and post on it like every other blogger and he would do livestream "parties" with a few lucky fans some weeks and record these little vlogs, and I just miss that era and level of intimacy between the fandom and Adam.... but he still tweets silly funny stuff and makes music, so I guess that works haha
He's still around
Short Answer: Adam Young never cared about being famous.
I really like to know what he is doing right now..He is not active on social media and I wonder if he is going to make a comeback or not..
Also I love "when can I see you again"
I just went to his concert in DC and he is honestly one of the most talented people in the industry. He has always been super shy, and introverted but he's such an amazing person. He will always be my favorite artist in the music world.
It's crazy to see how much he has blossomed and grown into his art, especially on stage.If you look up "owl city strawberry avalanche live" and click on the first video, you'll see him during one of his first real concerts and the difference in his body language, presence... there is a confidence about him now that he grew slowly over the years. It's amazing and inspiring to see, especially as an introvert myself.
Adam Young is a genius! The music is enchanting and the lyrics are poetry. It makes you happy to listen to it. My top 3 Owl City songs are:
Beautiful Times
Strawberry Avalanche
Hello Seattle
Fireflies
The Saltwater Room
Good Time
When Can I See You Again
My Everything
Be Brave
Firebird
My everything
Take to the sky
@@Voidoidido Yeah firebird is great...
@@cloudscape5996 reminds me of my best friend! ✨
@@Voidoidido oh..
He looks like Messi When Messi have long hair
I will always love Adam Young. Everyone has that one artist that has a very firm place in their heart and Adam is that for me. He's wonderful. His music is wonderful and he's such a humble, sweet guy.
tbh i forgot that owl city existed.
He did an amazing project a few years ago where he made an album a month for a year. Each album was based off an event/time in history, his most popular being his first which was based off the titanic. All 12 albums are free, it’s probably some of his best instrumental work to date next to his other project “Sky Sailing”. He has some hidden gems that I wish got more attention
GOSH I AGREE 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000% HIS SCORE PROJECT WAS P H E N O M I N A L I LOVE IT SO. MUCH. hes such a creative artist and i love him aAA hes a god in music creation tbh
oh no sky sailing is sooo gooood
oh no Thanks for your comment! I went on searching for these albums, was not disappointed :)
Sky sailing was a gem. My name is actually brielle! So I'm quite lucky. ✨
fireflies + good time + shine your way = childhood
what about when can i see you again
We need Adam to keep sing for us
He's an honestly amazingly talented artist! He's also honestly a Christian!!!
Pam Smith really? He’s Christian? I’m a little surprised XD
JC Gunderson he makes Christian music too!
Ya like Galaxies is about God and there are a few others he sings that mention God.
Cool!
Just like me!
I totally adore his song from this year 'Lucid Dream'!! ❤️
I STILL SEE YOUR SHADOWS IN MY ROOM
What..?
This is a joke right?
Same! I’m going to see him in his Cinematic your in October!
FACTS OMG
✨✨When can I see you again✨✨
Bro I feel like you did like zero research. He was even bigger than that. He was in almost every single Disney movie at the and you left that part out. Wreck-It Ralph for example
I remember when I was younger and all my friends were obsessed with his song “to the sky”
Beyond my Thoughts I went to see that owl movie because he made that song for it 😆 I'm also glad he got to make a song for Wreck it Ralph as well!
Fireflies took my 7 year old body to another dimension
Kerrigan Nichole which dimension?
hell
"I'm just glad that we got the masterpiece that is Fireflies out of it." What about all the other masterpieces Adam gave us?
NOTHING HAPPENED Adam Young just released an album.
Also he was sky sailing first !!