4 Hours of Post Apocalyptic Acoustic Guitar (S.T.A.L.K.E.R./Metro Inspired with campfire ambience)

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

This is a 4 hour mega mix of about 90% of my acoustic tracks! If you would like to make a donation, you can buy a 'Super Thanks' on KZbin or donate here: ko-fi.com/joemathewscomposer Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5Le98BpFcBbNMoDgIsjUKb Bandcamp: joemathews.bandcamp.com All support is appreciated! Thank you. This music and video is copyrighted.

[@leafy_lil]

how much for a licence im making a game in uefn and wanted to use this as ambeince for the game

[@MrXreuf]

Woaw. Awesome bro

[@Bigbomers1234]

Acoustic autistic same thing

[@Zultron-sy1sv]

Spotify link dont work! Great job

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

@@Zultron-sy1sv fixed

[@that_fellow_poet]

Tbh noone searched for this. But everyone whos here, needed it❤️

[@Falcey]

Well said my friend.

[@brandonbarr72]

Agreed, sometimes just sometimes the things you need the most come and find you when it’s least expected.

[@pooroleostrich9553]

Wiser words were rarely spoken.

[@ramethzer0YT]

here here!

[@Rihfy]

I searched it up for an unturned immersive game play

[@snugglestv8878]

Stop looking down when you walk You’ve conquered that Start looking up there’s a whole world Now conquer that

[@danielseubert2205]

thank you. I needed that

[@LawfulNugget]

Eyes up Guardian.

[@FangOriona]

Those could be some good lyrics honestly

[@SUB_XERO]

He conquered that a man with an ambition in his habitat this is my turf ima take it back might not make it back I’m the king of the jungle Be afraid of that

[@THE.WOLF.SPIRIT]

Look were no one else looks and see the beauty . Dig what u said to

[@pilotkaboom2974]

We really aren't sure how the guitar has survived this long with no maintenance and being dragged through the mud. But it has. It has because we needed it, we would have given up years ago if it weren't for his playing. He still won't tell us his name. He responds to Guitar Man, but he never speaks. Only grunts now. I can't say I blame him, I came near that conclusion myself after all we have seen, all we have had to do. As our little squad of six sits around the fire and listens to him play, I recall fondly when a fireside meant smores and hot dogs... Man, for just one more of those days. But yet, we survive. We have begun rebuilding. Now that the war has mostly subsided, we may actually have a chance, so long as we can keep sourcing food and water. People are still none too friendly with each other, we can't really be trusted. You never know if one or two fanatics still remain. But now we can play the guitar, sit around an open flame, and only have a single guard on duty through the night. Really, things are looking up. But let's not get our hopes up too high just yet. We have a long way to go, at least as far as we have come.

[@journeyman_otb3983]

Underrated comment. You had no business making such an excellent first person narration like that lol Absolutely beautiful.

[@WastefulMedia]

wot r u on about m8

[@5.7addict70]

"He always took first watch, and we were all too glad to let him. His soulful melodies helped us all relax, even after the toughest of days. His music, even the happier sounding songs, had so much soul put into them. He never really had to talk, the guitar did all the talking. It was easy to imagine stories woven through the melodies, emotions and regrets in the chords.... I imagine the only reason we're sane after all we've done is that guitar"

[@journeyman_otb3983]

@@5.7addict70 This reply, tied with the original comment; these are the makings of a really good story that I would definitely read in my spare time

[@kevinmckernan7360]

This is perfect

[@gunnerrain1375]

The world we grew up in no longer exists…. And I fear that soon, we may be playing the same melody.

[@phalaxaz34]

I already am but all I need is a apocalypse to complete it. I understand the feeling…

[@nightfangwolf1066]

Unfortunately I feel it is already at hand friend... worlds geared up to tear itself apart..

[@dron1378]

Мир в котором мы выросли существует! Он в твоём сердце ! А мелодия у нас одинаковая давно.))

[@HugoNonsense]

Free world order ✊

[@Ghost-39242]

Yep... All it takes is furries to control power and we're all doomed my friends. Doomed to hell.

[@ĢĤXŠŢFXÇƏ]

I needed something like this, it brings me peace, i feel like im outside in the woods chillin on a log looking at the night sky but in reality im just dwelling in my own thoughts trying to escape that dark and empty hole that i was supposed to rot in

[@iplaydrunk247]

keep goin bro, you got this!!

[@bundydryandlime]

Hi there friend 👋 I can't say I can know for sure what you are feeling and experiencing, however, it sounds like a familiar place I've often visited for varying reasons and to varying degrees. I am coming to think that although it feels as hard as f... To get out of those dark holes, I'm realising I am mostly just upset at myself for Getting too comfortable in the whatever situation, and it seems easier to use that as a convenient excuse as to why you can't just get up and function even int he most basic of self survival forms. I'm learning it's hard to embrace all of life's challenges until I t becomes harder not to. Find what you love. Look for the things that make you happy. Learn to actually get to know yourself and love yourself. You are the captain of your own ship. Take course and action to be the person you love to be and move in that direction. Take your time, have some rest, slow down and enjoy the journey. The bad times make the good times more cherished. The pendulum always swings. Sway with it, dance with it, smile with it. 🙂 I'm sending you a warm friendly smile. Id sure smile harder if you sent me one back😊😊

[@Handycan-x8m]

Something about acoustic guitar music just Calms the soul

[@raverboy7785]

I strongly agree

[@stonefox9124]

Fire: 🔥 am I a joke to you!

[@Handycan-x8m]

@stonefox9124 No my friend fire does too

[@missjddrage1111]

🎶🔥🎯 Well said. Yes, I very much agree and have for years. The acoustic is a whole different type of mood. Beautiful.

[@jeffvanduyne4614]

As I wander aimlessly through the desolate wasteland that once was, alone and empty, the echoes of his guitar dance through my shattered mind. The last strike annihilated whatever semblance of humanity remained, and I'm not quite sure how or why I am still here. I find myself humming the sweet, yet haunting melodies that I last heard him play, praying that I find others. The sky appears to have been scorched by the blast so it's hard to tell if it's day or night, but I guess it really doesn't matter much. My legs are starting to go numb and I'm beginning to get pretty cold, so I think I'll rest now. If anybody is out there and can hear my prayers, I'll wait here..................at the crossroads.

[@GRiiPszn]

The comment section on videos like this are incredible

[@jackknife9228]

So true

[@skaynne54]

Because it is videos where people can get together and talk about life, whether it is from the past.. or the present..

[@bostonslattman6102]

To whom it may concern, Congratulations, you have survived longer than I could, and in reading this you have treated my final resting place with more respect than I'd expect. I shouldn't've gotten greedy, I knew those damn army camps weren't worth it, trapped to hell and back, but I was scared, and I wanted a gun, I was tired of using sticks and table legs and old car parts to fend off those cannibal bastards that come in the night. Do me one favor, please bring the guitar with you. This old thing kept me going many months longer than I really should've, through the cold rains of April, oppressive heat of July, white winter hellscape come January, even once my leg got cut and infected, the guitar is what kept my eyes ahead of me, knowing that if I could just hold out one more day I could play that song, our song, and everything would be back to normal for a few minutes. No matter how dark it got, or how hungry and desperate I got, the guitar didn't care, she'd never turn me away saying there ain't enough supply to feed another mouth. She never judged me, even when I killed and stole, she was still slung across my back, waiting until I set up shelter for the night so I could play a little. And even if you don't know how to play, please hang on to her, maybe devote some time to make some noise with her, speaking from experience, it's worth the trouble. Good luck out there, may your roads lead you someplace safe and warm. -My name was Jason, by the way. Not that it matters now, and the guitar, well you can call her whatever you'd like, but to me, she'll always be Amy

[@Lunni-toonies]

woa this is cool writing :o

[@Варан-ф1в]

Давно искал подобное видео, прекрасно передана атмосфера Сталкера )

[@BRAINimplantSLAVERY]

KGB DID DYATLOV PASS. BRAIN IMPLANTS AND ENERGY WEAPONS

[@JamesCallow-yb9dz]

This is the music that makes us feel like we’re seeing an old friend, and yet none of us ever met.

[@missjddrage1111]

🌹🎶❤️‍🔥 Nothing more comforting on a Friday evening than the sound of that crackling fire, warmth, and the acoustics of the musically inclined. Beautiful. Thank you. 🩵💛⚓️

[@acooldude3164]

“Unconquerable” Out of the night that covers me Black as the Pit from pole to pole I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced, nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloodied but unbowed Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid It matters not how straight the gate How charged with punishments the scroll I am the captain of my fate I am the master of my soul. - William Ernest Henley rest well brothers. you’ve got this.

[@jioda424]

what's wrong brothers?

[@tysonsgibson95]

Alot man.

[@einfallspinsel2939]

Alles stabil Bruderherz💪🏻

[@RogerMichaels-t3u]

I spent years sitting alone healing, and focusing on what I need in life, only to come back to the world and fall into the same cycle that was always there. Almost as if I'm part of a cosmic joke. Just when I reach my peak of self pity, I look around and see that so many are suffering the same fate. How do we stop the cycle if we can't feel the current? Years of progression turn out to be walking in river-swept sand. While the journey felt long we arrive at where we started. Like a leaf sinking into the whirlpool, only to float to the top and sucked down again. It's the moments on the surface we learn to appreciate before the decent.

[@jacobsmith7254]

People are creatures of habit. We do the same things over and over again without even thinking. Without thinking of the future or the consequence. In doing the same things again and again the future just seems more like just another day to come and go. Somedays will be better than others, other days will be worse. But if we really want things to change, we gotta change something’s. Even just changing one little thing can change everything.

[@TansenDaub]

@rogermichaels @jacobsmith I felt the same way until I found the lord brothers. Jesus is the way there's answers to those questions in the Bible. I was surprised, you will be too. God bless

[@killhousecrue2116]

Spinning through the twisted memories of the flash the took it all away. The guilt of survival outweighs my gratitude for life. 13 million in one blast. 27 million in another. Yet here I sit, atop a mountain so many lifetimes away.. safe but alone. Alive but starved. Capable but forced. Forced to carry on. I play these strings for the wandering dead. Take solace in the quiet melodies. A string, a chord, a song... for you that I love. And for those that loved you. Wasteland below. A mountain above.

[@raphaelkindler7223]

Beautiful!

[@HugoCamacho-on8he]

Deep profoundly deep

[@acooldude3164]

It’s 2:10am. It’s been a long scroll through the dark forest of videos. I wander my way through this godforsaken wasteland, knowing I should have found shelter and sleep many hours ago. A few scattered notes trickle to me through the darkness. I’m drawn onward by the piercing beauty of the faint music, emanating from what I can now tell is a guitar. A minute more, and I can make out a faint light in the distance - a warm light, that fills me with a sense of relief from a tension I didn’t know my body had been holding. I approach, as the music continues, and finally I emerge into the clearing. There’s a crackling fire. A man playing his guitar. And, ringed around, around a dozen others. Different ages, different races. Different numbers of patches in their clothes, and scars on their bodies. All strangers. You look up at me, and smile. “You found us.” And I realize that I yes, I have found what I was looking for.

[@lancemarty6078]

Jeez man. Just that shoulda been something beautiful enough for you to never have to write anything that deep again.✌️🤪❤️💯

[@acooldude3164]

@@lancemarty6078 Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@ZacharyOAO]

This reminds me of Days Gone and I want a new one so bad.

[@grampaj3416]

Sooner than you think my friend. Soon

[@SilentStalker-g6j]

Days Gone 2 needs to come out. Bro I need it.

[@thecrocodil8701]

Благодарствую! Это крутое чувство, вот так под костер и под гитару, душевно! Спасибо тебе!

[@yaroprobro]

Спасибо тебе. Просто человеческое спасибо.

[@thomasgainz4885]

A vagabond man, who’s shell fell to waste side after years of fighting inevitable rejections. To whom it may concern, ha! as if anyone listens anymore.. I’ve embraced the shadow. Some days it’s nice. Most days it’s just right. I’ve got more than I need. Just me, a melody and trees for comfort. A fire to soothe the inner noise. Nothing hurts anymore. Who am i? The wind that blows in troubled waters? The Awakening silence? Yes love.

[@bundydryandlime]

☯️

[@Handycan-x8m]

So talented Never stop playing the guitar You are really good at it

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you Tyler :)

[@marievanpatten2130]

Wonderful ❤.

[@nightfangwolf1066]

Just listening to things like this always has me thinking back on all ive done and choices ive made. Pains ive held and the scars of things thatll never go away.. yet i feel at ease as well..

[@dreadedbaroness]

In a world ravaged by silence after a catastrophic event, music has become a forbidden relic. Joe Mathews, a young wanderer, discovers a surviving acoustic guitar buried beneath the rubble of a crumbled city. As he learns to play, each strum unlocks memories of a deep, vivid past and stirs long-buried emotions of freedom and hope. Inspired, he embarks on a perilous journey across desolate landscapes to gather others who remember the power of music. Together, they form a band of rebels, using their melodies to inspire a revolution, reigniting the lost spirit of humanity and breaking the chains of oppression with their harmonies.

[@natetheviking3990]

Don’t let the events around you dictate how you view your path. You cannot let the bounds of evil contain you to a cage, break free and continue on your journey, No matter what. Keep fighting brothers, I hope to see you again on our journeys. 🫡

[@robertsrants153]

vibing with this.... just logged in to find something for my clinic and boom...... this is now saved on the playlist.

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thanks man. What clinic do you run?

[@robertsrants153]

@@joemathewscomposer4432 urgent care

[@XxShady_MountainsxX]

I love this so much-I sent the cords to my friend that knows how to play guitar and she learned the first part of the video-it sounded great!

[@marekshpilchak3737]

Вітаю Путник! Можеш зупинитись тут! Сідай біля костра, послухай цікаві розповіді!

[@schfiftyfive9680]

Privyet brat, kak Dela? Menya zavut Zak. Priyatno poznakomitsya.

[@WyattRambo-y9d]

0:00 that small repeating tune is so calming........ I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bert_o_destruidor]

I can’t sleep and this is helping me ❤

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

I remember the last time we were all together - we had camped down by the river out in the Dakotas. That night was nearly starless, the moon waning and giving off only the slightest light. After eating our meager supplies around the fire, J brought out a bottle of French brandy. Breaking the seal, he threw the cork as far out into the darkness as he could. Passing the bottle around the circle, we spoke of memories of years past, and of hopes for the future. Knowing this would be the final time we would ever assemble together. Shortly thereafter we all scattered to the winds as fate drove us to new horizons. We spoke to each other, off and on, with decreasing frequency over the following years. Eventually even that ceased. That night at the fire I thought that these were the best friends I had ever had and possibly would ever have. But with the passing of years and the fading of memory I know that was not the case. We were all good comrades for the time we were together but there was no permanence, no everlasting bond. At least one of them I have since actively avoided, the changes became so pronounced. Possibly those changes manifested within me as well. At least I have that memory of what we had all been, together.

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Ah, a military m a n, indeed

[@reece3465]

Thank you "Joel" i needed this. Absolutely love your work ❤

[@Hero_Of_Old]

The Zone awaits

[@absurdgaming00]

Wonder Strelok is doin' right now? Hmmmm... I hope He finds a good use of the Death Lamp I gave him... Cheers buddy! 🍻

[@thafallen3657]

You just made me buy three of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R games with this beautifully put together acoustic guitar. Good day to you sir.

[@derekconway2328]

Thanks, this is good to listen to while I read for work.

[@Norsemen892]

I think i Have found The Perfection.... Fire crackling, Good acoustic guitar and the sound of the woods... Nothing else could i ask for ❤

[@a_simple_cloud2765]

im a college atm, and this reminds me to think about home, and how i want to be there. nice work

[@davidfelber1783]

Favorited. Definitely contemplating some previous life choices, and this definitely feels like "tough but necessary self reflection" material. Very skilled work my friend.

[@dominicmurray501]

One of my favorite songs is the last of us theme, so I'm glad I found this mix.

[@relaxationacoustics123]

The visuals are simply incredible, well done!

[@ejisweird9295]

I use your videos in order to sleep

[@dirtycoffin5886]

When all fails and the world is turned to ash music will be the only light left.

[@ciscolagace]

Jesus is the only way there's no substitute yes music is good yes but don't forget who created all ❤ Jesus is Lord 🙏

[@tenoustv2300]

@@ciscolagace Please dont spread your believes in the comments, thanks!

[@ciscolagace]

@@tenoustv2300 I can do what I went Jesus is Lord and its not a belive it's the true ok 👌 💥

[@dhowting]

Cheeki Breeki!!!! I cannot wait to return to the zone!!!!

[@CROninja666]

The kind of soothing music I needed right now

[@brandongoodbear1351]

Thank u for inspiring me to play more, this is how I imagine how my music sounds. U bring happiness in a sad way. 🥹😶‍🌫️😶

[@bitsuuuuuu]

This is a fire on silence, it feels like I want to learn how to play guitar and play like this in a campfire

[@dron1378]

Отличная игра.... Слушаю и успокаиваюсь, а спокойствие необходимо сейчас многим. )

[@chriss9644]

Thanks!

[@Mildly_patriotic]

Big ass w

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you man! :)

[@tjgentry8296]

This is a whole mood...

[@jonbray6861]

Listening to this while I write out my best man's speech for my brother's wedding. Exactly what I needed to relax into it and stop my nerves 👌🏻

[@shanerose8832]

this helps me while I count my bullets, change my air filters and see how many power cores I have left.

[@Vistelios]

No matter how dense the fog, how heavy the storm... The music of the soul shall pierce through

[@MaplenMemez]

perfect background music

[@VipDetailingMontreal]

i miss the old good days of Stalker. I'm glad I stumbled on your video

[@nathanaelahlzen]

Much appreciated!

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you kindly :)

[@IamSoulSniping]

Dude, this is amazing. I really love all of these. Am I able to find this on your Spotify? Id love to listen to this while playing games, lol.

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you man! Some of the tracks are on Spotify. But I will be uploading more in the future.

[@IamSoulSniping]

@@joemathewscomposer4432 Hell yea dude. I added every. Single. Song. To my playlist lol. I love em. You have a crazy talent man. Keep it up 🤙🔥

[@austinjones3766]

This is seriously legit. Like WOW. I've been using this to study and it is so much better than my typical soft jazz or classical stuff. What a total vibe. Does anyone know if this song is on Spotify and is this length? I gotta have this!

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Some of my acoustic tracks are on my Spotify under Joe Mathews Composer.

[@otisguy7173]

This is so helpful to me tonight

[@bobnunyabiznz4917]

This is awesome. I absolutely love this and am so glad I stumbled upon this video. The only thing that I didn’t like was the ads that interrupted my listen.

[@juniorbaddogg]

Saving for my song sleeping nights. Ty ❤

[@Joshuahowell-j1g]

I always pick keys similar to these. Well done fellow musician. Jamming guitar with you here. I'm all metal and acoustic. Tho I Love many types of music. Cheers

[@JOSEPHVENTURABRAND]

Songs from the heart ❤

[@CysFishingExperience]

To my sweet 3 month old daughter, Daddy loves you. He’s sorry that he and mom couldn’t work it out but one day here soon you’ll be back in his arms. I love you sweetheart. I’d give you the world if I could

[@mmg2218]

You're a good dad. Even if you've made mistakes, your heart and soul is in the right place. I hope it all works out for you.

[@yx.1987]

Атмосферно❤

[@wartimestudios2898]

took a HESH round to the feels with this music

[@chrisjames2593]

You just got a new sub. I play stuff like this at home all the time 👍

[@mutilixusX]

Artyom wake up!

[@blackbeardsgvttv]

That game was a freaking emotional roller coaster. I don't know I traumatize myself and play it over and over. Spartans!!!!

[@sunsetaz6691]

We sat together beneath the smoky sky, listening. The music was Comforting and haunting all at the same time. It reminded us of good times before but in those memories were the memories of so many we lost. It was just me now. Well me and these few survivors that had become family. And let me tell you id do anything for any one of them. And i know theyd do the same. We sat as he played by the warm fire lost in memories and moonlight.

[@bartmanbln78]

some pieces remind me of intros or outros of certain black metal bands from the 90s❤

[@pyrotron22]

Great job man! Can I use your music as background music for a video? If so, I would credit you

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you! Sure, as long as credit is given.

[@pyrotron22]

@@joemathewscomposer4432 Perfect. Thanks 👍

[@fearthesirus4079]

Me and the dogs chilling around a campfire surrounded by the end times. Seems a fitting end.

[@yvskiz4184]

Keep up the good work man

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you for the kind donation!

[@OlegCoolych]

Bober, kurwa!)

[@demetriusmarsh308]

New favorite reading backdrop, thanks Bro!

[@genesis_fox]

thank you for making this

[@deadraider420]

Sounds like it’s down the hallway in another room. Torment a lot so what’s just a few We gather here not only to share air But to listen , enjoy , drink a few Killing us melody we’ve already sang As chords slam our ears with Guitar Man

[@FrusciantoAnonim]

Thanks

[@Dintsay]

Класний ембіент, дякую.

[@sofrisfssof4151]

finnaly something i can fall asleep to

[@braveheartrian]

This is amazing music my dude. Keep on playing the guitar as you are very talented at it.

[@Sport2002z]

Brings me back to Survarium

[@guillermomorante1661]

What’s the fist song? It’s so… nice and peaceful

[@SleepyJuster]

It's just awesome

[@novemberoscar98]

How can there be so many people in this world and i feel so alone? She left, boys.

[@theduck1286]

You’re not alone, look at the people you know around you if that’s what you desire. Find your happy place and allow yourself to take breaks from the sadness. It doesn’t need to be something calming either, for me I isolate in my room and turn my headphones all the way up to some metal. And a heartbreak can be healed. Not to say to brush it off, but grieve and allow yourself to move on. If it was for a negative reason, tell yourself it’s for the better. If it’s for a positive reason, celebrate. Feel happy for them, if you truly liked them you will celebrate their success with them even if you are not apart of it. Take it all with a grain of salt, I’ve never been in a relationship and am pretty lonely as well 🙂

[@jurc6]

Dude everything is going to be ok. It is ok to feel sad, desperate and empty. There is not much you can do, try to have some good moments and at other times just push trough. It will pass when it runs it course.. you know ''walk the walk''. I know some day you'll be ok with this situation and you will feel happy and in love again.

[@God3killer]

Juro que esta es la mejor guitarra acústica que he escuchado, necesito un tutorial, lo juro.

[@joemathewscomposer4432]

Thank you man!

[@TheMattAndMonicaPodcast]

Love it.

[@kyoram4743]

i'm not feeling down or anything, it's just my insomnia again

[@nothing2449]

Special moments: 14:35

[@PhillipBelk]

Outstanding

[@raphaelkindler7223]

I really appreciate your work. Is there a seperate playlist where the tracks from the first half hour of this one are on?

[@raphaelkindler7223]

found it!

[@HBcarshots]

Reminds me of this one guy playing the guitar at the camp fire in Next Day Survival

[@GeraldBoy-q3z]

(after the long day you and your friends build a fire and you take out your guitar and start playing. The twins huddle and Amy sits alone staring at the flames listening to the strings strum the four of you sit in silence listening to the sound of the fire and the welcoming sound of strings and forget...) (Buff added: relaxed and well rested)

[@ArchiveForAnotherTime]

I love this so much. I can't wait for fall to hit and play this.

[@jakubkoval2476]

Great music my man

[@lucretiabanks8334]

A nice discovery on a cold Fall day on Halloween.

[@KenwayTheWanderer]

Just a lonely wanderer here. Constantly in search of new friends and family while he mourns the passing of old ones. Just remember, the moment you have admitted a day is bad, it will just get worse, so every day is a glorious day.

[@NekoColaQ]

Thank you for this

[@NEGxN3G]

Love the toons -N.E.G

[@liberdadeem2minutos]

very nice vibes!

[@manterprise]

Спасибо!

[@Falcey]

Beautifully done.