ASMR on the Early Internet | Relaxing 90's Web Browsing for Nostalgia and Sleep

Let's browse the Internet of the 90's and early 2000's! In this ASMR video, I browse a collection of well-preserved websites from the early years of the Internet while giving soft-spoken commentary to help you relax and sleep. We'll take a look at lots of classic websites and the primitive webpages of some of today's biggest companies and services. I hope you'll enjoy it!
This video was created using Protoweb, a free service that's working to recreate the experience of the early Internet as thoroughly as possible. If you want to check it out yourself, you can find more info on the Protoweb site: protoweb.org/
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[@crylune]

This is absolute perfection. Windows 98 SE was the core of my childhood memories.

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@HelloflIamGarry]

Mat duck

[@HelloflIamGarry]

Duck

[@Kirby_Super]

THE 3D BLAST RENDER IN THE THUMBNAIL

[@oogboog3878]

Sonic

[@kufASMR]

I actually just got a sealed copy of the game for only 10 dollars, it’s one of my favorite things I own now I actually have a video posted opening it if you wanna see

[@March14thTheDayThatKrabsFrys]

Best game ever

[@yorkeiscool]

yep bro, these renderings have some strange feeling of nostalgia that I have never experienced. supposedly they look smooth and shiny, but at the same time cardboard and creepy. although these are probably the reasons why I love these models)

[@TheSizzleDash]

wow you have eyes

[@MrGawa-gv3kb]

Now this is quality

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks!

[@Special_Agent_Frank_Horrigan]

​@@MattasticASMR you're breathtaking

[@anormalpersonnottheboganof7373]

Homestuck pfp detected

[@AppleStrife]

Homestuck

[@ReganaldVonCluck]

@@anormalpersonnottheboganof7373 sending 10 megaton nuclear warhead

[@txfan100]

Starting off with one of if not the BEST noise humanity as a whole ever created.

[@junimoony]

I love this video so far! I miss being able to mindlessly browse the internet this way and all the old aesthetics and design tropes from back then. You don't see many websites formatted that fun these days

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks!

[@internetspookies]

i searched this, on a whim, praying there was some sort of video about old internet asmr, and then i found out you uploaded this today. awesome

[@meowM30Wmew]

no you didnt

[@thequietman9820]

He's a bot

[@Vascularityisgood70]

​@@thequietman9820 proof

[@internetspookies]

@@meowM30Wmew i did tho :(

[@meowM30Wmew]

@@internetspookies nuh uhhh

[@colllin248]

53:35 HAHAH the instant cut was perfect . yeah i do not blame you skipping newgrounds

[@Ellieyolo26]

Used to be a great website, true that

[@MattExzy]

I'll never forget being a little kid and watching a teacher on the school library computer dialing into the internet. What's odd, I think I remember browsing dozens upon dozens of sites back in the early 2000s, but now probably only visiting a core of about 7 or so on a daily basis. Everything got smooshed together.

[@B0bCat11]

Yeah dude there was a vast portion of places to be, equally cool and interesting, now that was a web for reals, now is more like a 4 strings attached to each other, eerie.

[@slarbiter]

Monopolized?

[@garrettowen7557]

My core childhood memories lulling me into a deep sleep is absolutely WILD. Thanks, Matt.

[@MattasticASMR]

You’re welcome!

[@Fewenien]

This is by far one of the best ASMR videos out there. Relaxing and in some weird way also comforting. Maybe it's because of all the memories these old sites bring to mind. Anyways, thanks a bunch and keep up the good work!

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@Big_Jeevs]

I wish i could just go back to these times where people weren't assholes and the internet wasn't a wasteland.

[@BeamerMT1979]

And the internet was fun and exciting 😭

[@Big_Jeevs]

@@BeamerMT1979 exactly

[@Vascularityisgood70]

​​@@Big_Jeevs ppl are assholes thanks to social medias Web2 as become so outdated thats why its dying so web 3 will took over . Also Internet 2000s was pure gold 2015 onwards is when internet became standardized so it could centralized by social medias and corporate greed creating the dark age of conformity and ruin lives which lead to the shithole corporate hell that the internet is nowdays. 😂 I mean is it right to be born in 2008 mainly having 2010s nostalgia and i found the 2000s MUCH more a appealing ? . Hope gods glory will make the internet decentralized again , and social medias returning to be primitive not distractfull , destruction of human decency ( society ) and more companys to cool down their evil greed , Y2k fruitiger aero style era to comeback evolved to look less dated .

[@Darkparadox64]

​@@Big_Jeevs The same song in dance but... Corporations were always cold and a bit money hungry but they used to care about being good but in a matter of 10yrs they stopped when the industry changed and when the internet became more costly and standardized centralized , they jumped into the trend of , minimalist oversimplification , subscription pay walls & social medias exploding in popularity & phones became less good things to be addictive , it got worse since then ... The internet sure was diff 10yrs & 20yrs even 30yrs ago and I pray for the old web to return.

[@Big_Jeevs]

@@Darkparadox64 agreed

[@f1r3hydr4nt]

Matt you continue to be in my top 5 greatest ASMRtists ever. Been listening since 2013 and you have consistently made good videos every single time. Thank you

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you very much!

[@Arcanecide]

Oh my God I got a huge rush of nostalgia as soon as I saw Bonzai Buddy. Haven't had a genuine nostalgia feeling in a while, thanks Matt ❤

[@MattasticASMR]

You’re welcome!

[@pomgrenade9865]

Love the concept, more nostalgic content like that is always welcome ! Great video as always !

[@CaptainSkelly]

This was fantastic. I grew up using windows xp and whenever I have a gripe or I’m frustrated with windows 10 and 11 I always think to myself “I miss windows xp” haha. I still do. I’m waiting for Windows XP-II. And I miss the audible “click” sound effect from the OS too.

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks!

[@TheConsuI]

Matt never fails to make fun and interesting content, keep it up man!

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@tsundasphere]

as someone who's always wanted to see what the internet used to look like, this scratches that itch I've had for years XD

[@MurphyTheNonAnimator]

sameee

[@duke2046]

I love your channel! Always such high effort and creative uploads. Consistent quality is key for viewers to stay interested, and you’ve nailed it !!!

[@MintleafCakes]

oh im sooooooo happy someone else has interest in asmr and old internet. this really scratches my brain itch

[@cherryblueduckies]

Matt, you're such a mad scientist💚 From creating your thumbnail to your ASMR ideas/character roleplays, everything is always running at 💯✨

[@nightlyprocessing]

You're among the coolest ASMR content creators out there, Matt.

[@craftynait]

I love your ASMR videos man, They are so relaxing. I watch them before going to sleep.

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks!

[@chaii_latte]

Omg the sailor moon ring of power.. that was what I went to often. They had coloring pages. And midi file songs and little gifs of the scouts transforming and fighting. I remember hopping from one geocities web page to another. Remember guestbooks? And the doll makers.. and chatrooms.. also there was a group board where you could draw with others at the same time. And see what art they did.. some were so talented.. and you could draw with them real time.

[@user-ol8nm5mb7l]

I was not ready for so many memories to be unlocked at one time 🥰

[@levferno483]

I love your 90s ASMR stuff. This was especially awesome.

[@liquidtoaster]

What a trip this was (in a good way). Thanks for resurrecting some core memories! Time flies.

[@MattasticASMR]

You’re welcome!

[@kirikei2687]

I was searching for a lot of time this type of asmr, i always get sleepy with researching guides that my teachers make xD interesting and relaxing asmr as always

[@ninnseek]

Wicked cool, old internet reminds me of Hypnospace Outlaw. Great video Matt!

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks!

[@graysonbruce8847]

what a blessing Matt, so excited to listen!!! Thanks so much for all you do 🎉🎉

[@MattasticASMR]

You’re welcome!

[@123tandb]

The nostalgia is insane. Thx matt quality work as usual

[@opalpersonal]

amazing thumbnail, amazing video. your voice is wonderfully calming and smooth!

[@banananannerpus]

this is fantastic. this is niche content but this made my day. I did a large research project about the history of the early internet as a fellowship and I had not heard about protoweb. thank you for the relaxation and for this amazing discovery

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@WizardWhispers]

I love your video ideas and thumbnails. You are brilliant and so creative! ✨

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@thedreamer4761]

I love this so much. So creative and relaxing. I might be a bit younger, so i dont really remember the 90s internet but it still felt familiar. Thank you for this video

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@elidisco]

Wonderful video concept and execution!

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

My new favorite ASMR video how do you come up with your brilliant ideas Matt? You deserve 1 million subscribers

[@MattasticASMR]

Thanks a bunch!

[@DarkWallay]

Good of you to put this out there. The devs'd probably be happy.

[@TheHipOneMusic]

Shoutout to Cleo the cat, who is now 30 years old

[@Alatsno]

I usually just use ASMR to sleep and dont really care what the contents are, but youre videos genuinely make me look foward to going to sleep

[@MattasticASMR]

I’m glad you like them!

[@dproductions7293]

That was what i needed I LOVE THIS aesthetic

[@DFsteaksalmon]

I'm too young to know what the old Internet was like back then. But, from what I've heard from my own mother, it was so new and seemed too cool to be true, like the future of curiosity was finally developed and you could have information at the click of a button. I see users her age talk about the early web being so nostalgic to many, and what it was like in the early days. Sometimes I wish I was born earlier during that time, and this vid captures my desire perfectly :)

[@ImPlixo]

This video is amazing, thanks for uploading

[@_-poor-_]

Your ideas are new and out of the box. Love it 💙⚡

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@B0bCat11]

To Matt: Good evening, I would like to thank you enourmously for the effort and creativity, not to mention the obviously great taste you have for all that is interesting and calming. I am having a blast with this one video, just as that one where you are unboxing Windows 95 or something like that I don't recall that perfectly. Best regards, Uli.

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you very much!

[@evilmikuplushie4603]

I liked this a lot. You have a very soothing voice and presence. Thank you. ^-^

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@Blacknarock]

I was to young to feel nostalgic. My first interaction with a pc was in 2008. So it was change a bit. The internet i mean. Although there is a bit of nostalgia and curiosity. I started on the internet with the creepypasta listening. And i always was curious and loved when people described old sites and links and formats. Always made me curios how the internet used to be. As for nostalgic well it reminds me of those old creepypastas. I do love your voice. My favorite trigger,talking, whispering etc. anything related to voice asmr.

[@toad9506]

I love this video. I wasn't alive to experience the young internet, but I think it's pretty cool.

[@banos3999]

Being 16, there is so many places in history I would want to visit. It feels unfair I didn’t get to see some of this stuff 😂

[@malhare6501]

Just seeing the title I was already like "this is gonna be SO GOOD"

[@nman551]

The earliest computer I used was a windows XP I am a 2000s kid but I’m sure I’ll still enjoy this video.

[@madeuinheavan108]

YESSSSS ANOTHER ONE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS HOLYYYYYYY

[@ignacioroccariveros8319]

I missed you matt, so good to see you again

[@harrisondvargo72]

what a great concept! thanks!

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@over9000ize]

I have started my career in the IT in the early 2000. I could have used such videos from time to time but had no broadband access and YT was not invented back then. I ended up with stress induced problems like drug abuse and depression. Discoverd asmr after long 16 years...

[@Es0ter1c700]

Does anyone else remember using Ask Jeeves before Google blew up as the biggest search engine?

[@Xanatos0504]

I was waiting for another one of these

[@user-ff2ev5mu7c]

I got Win 98 flashbacks, kind of a shitty OS but that was still the time as Game makers did the experimental stuff and tried to make things possible! A really good time to be around!!!

[@clutteryguy9747]

Very creative idea!

[@blackroseromeo666]

Love everything about this aesthetic

[@TheGopaxExperience]

That intro shot goosebumps through my body so hard i cried

[@matthewroman6807]

That intro almost put me to sleep 😆 thank you very much for this

[@MattasticASMR]

You’re welcome!

[@Tom-oj7si]

Matt, I just wanted you to know that you're the reason I discovered Tool Probably I would have heard of them otherwise but I first heard about them from your asmr cover (which is fantastic btw)

[@terror0earth]

Thank you for this ❤

[@bexmw]

Late to the lan party but this is amazing! As always, Matt outdoes himself

[@ausinylacombe7260]

I love it when you do these videos

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank yuo!

[@OnlyTypical0]

The microphone and the video makes it as if the asmr was invented in the late 90s

[@alisonsoifer4191]

This is great so thanks Matt

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you!

[@alisonsoifer4191]

@@MattasticASMR You’re welcome

[@user-momochi]

such a vibe

[@trev_schuffe]

I love frutiger aero and Y2K things and this just made my night

[@MattasticASMR]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@Motolmang]

Damn that intro sound gave me mad flashbacks Dont get me started on how many hours i sank in Mahjongg and solitaire on windows 95, 98, and macintosh

[@lostsoulposse6592]

Thank you matt.

[@d4nny-san130]

Wow this was amazing 😍😇 and the first anime page you clicked on , the anime is called RANMA HALF. I loved that little anime so much, so wholesome 😭😭

[@Mangzorz]

It's called Ranma One-Half. 👍 Was a huge fan myself

[@keys5027]

Must’ve been cool to experience the early days of the internet. The first piece of tech that I can remember having was the first iPod touch with a *colossal* 8 gigabytes of storage lol

[@artyu13]

I loved playing Hypno Space Outlaw because it has these same vibes, the internet felt way more personal back in the day

[@danelyman]

The website devoted to Cleo was so sweet i almost teared up

[@astralhitchhiker12]

Man, if only the internet was that fast back in the day. 😂

[@alicemalice1047]

Thank you for doing asmr that's not binaural, only one of my earbuds work so I haven't been able to watch you for a while

[@TehDrehstuhl]

Peak internet experience ASMR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThexVaultxTech]

All of the nostalgia for all of the old people

[@Seshidao]

Amazing

[@AntiAzerty]

Uncle Johnny never ran out of idea!

[@sirturtleton2516]

This is a certified tubular video.

[@ProcyonPal]

was really hoping you'd end the video by downloading bonzi and destroying everything

[@cheesefinder111]

I’m half asleep reading this and can’t stop wheezing thinking about it

[@gesik3898]

Wow what a relaxing voice.

[@UAVier]

Youre the best ASMR artirst.

[@MattasticASMR]

Thank you very much!

[@jonyasmr83]

amazing thumbnail omg

[@Yung-Skelly]

It's always interesting exploring around the old days of the internet in the 90's when you weren't even born at that time like in 2009, lmao.

[@coolbeans1998]

I miss how fun the internet used to be. Everything is so bland nowadays

[@giiron_]

I miss the old newgrounds

[@devoteeofmediocrity821]

The internet didn’t change, people did.

[@cryogen.]

Its matt! Woah!!

[@mynameashley]

We need a fully working internet archive where you can choose every year from the 90s-2016/17!!! With fully working websites as they were then. They would make bilions.

[@Styledd]

i did not exist in the 90s, but this is still somehow nostalgic

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

Im getting old 😭 we didnt have the internet back then but i used to play worms on my dads windows 97 computer lol

[@emoshiro]

Please do more!!

[@аниматорная]

It's Masterpiece!!!!

[@melissamartin4275]

Ahh nothing like 90s asmr’s

[@simonfauteux6158]

The iconic intro when launching “Welcome to GameSpy”

[@Ellieyolo26]

There is nothing more I want than going back to 1998

[@Core-Poration]

Hypnospace Outlaw is more realistic than I thought X)

[@sluggo206]

Hey, it's Mike who was a big fan of "The Witness" video. This one came up in my recommendations todaym, and when I heard the voice I knew it was you but thought the channel name was different. I looked back through your recent videos and found the name-change one. Mattastic is a good name, because you are fantastic. Although etomologically I suppose Mattastic would mean "very Matt" or "in a Matt way", but those are true too. At least, I assume your name is really Matt. Anyway, what I need nowadays is some soft-spoken dialog to override anxiety rumination, and ambient sounds and story readings don't quite do it anymore, and there aren't enough documentaries, so I think your recent videos may be just the ticket. Thanks for making them... Voice acting also sounds interesting. I also listen to Sounds Curious, who is a voice actress, and did ASMR documentaries for a while. Sadly she;'s not doing them anymore, but I still keep listening to the old ones again. It sound like an interesting field with many different opportunities, so you may find something interesting. You could also do audiobooks, like Steve West (my favorite British narrator).

[@vladimir38023]

More please

[@imbetterthanyou6927]

Yesssss