Ben Levin - Beyond My Dreams Dying (EP MOVIE)

[@AdamNeely]

Dear lord ben the imagery and and music work together like nothing else I've heard and seen! Incredible. Such a leap forward in your art, so damn inspiring man!

[@BenLevin]

Thank you my god! I'm so glad you saw this and feel that way. Thanks for the endless inspiration and friendship!

[@Ari_is_Cooked]

i agree

[@Smatchimo616]

@@BenLevin I think your viewers are all speechless Ben. This shit really blew my mind.

[@barndoor1262]

It's sometimes hard to believe this can come out of a human. You are a rare and wonderful artist and you make the world so much richer. Thank you Ben!

[@BenLevin]

This makes me feel nice!

[@TrashQueenAndKing]

I came here from a twitter link saying this was AI music. Now I'm confused

[@TheFrankDK]

Ben is an artsyficial intelligence.

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

This is 15 years, minimum, ahead of what the current masses understand.

[@xourbo8734]

yeeeeooooweeewoooo

[@stuartallen2001]

This pasta recipe looks good but its kinda hard to follow. In all seriousness this is one of the best pieces of art I've ever seen keep it up ben!

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

That's amazing. That deserves a thumb if anything does. 🤣🤣

[@blendermen1070]

Watching this on shrooms was the most experience of my life.

[@fishingfortrees7292]

Dude...I don't know what to say. It's super inspiring to watch you experiment with simple ideas like fake guitar and fake vaporwave and turn it into a beautiful work of art. The animation on this thing is the best I've ever seen you do. I've been feeling the same way, except some days I don't snap back. Thank you for creating.

[@BenLevin]

Thank you for this!

[@NoremakSeggob]

There is an entire universe in a boiling pot of water. Knowing this is who we are is the most beautiful thing there is. If we could see ourselves in every animal, every enemy, every faucet of our own being, how could we choose to kill ourselves? We're searching for the demon, and that too, is us. We can never solve this problem, of the world killing itself. We become aware of this demon only to feel it's pain, and in the end this love has to be enough. I love you, Ben. Thank you for showing me your world.

[@TomatePasFraiche]

The Hotel/Seattle always gives me goosebump. When "I wish my dead would hunt me" came out it was speaking to me like no other song after I also lost so many family member during 2020 and 2021. Thanks Ben

[@Fire-Toolz]

Mind-blowingly incredible. SOOO inspiring. I'm not gonna scroll through the comments though because I don't feel like getting frustrated about the hundreds of "are you okay man? Maybe stop doing drugs" and "I don't get it, where's the music theory?" retorts LOL

[@maestrosync]

Can't believe it's been almost three years and this still hasn't been topped as a piece of audiovisual art. I still come back to this all the time. (I love all your new stuff too though Ben!)

[@jaydonwood179]

simultaneously a journey out through the cosmos, and in to our psyche. I'm so confused, but so in love....

[@AdemVessell]

“EP Movie” ? Yes please. By Ben Levin? Yay!!! Please!!!

[@oaktadopbok665]

These musical tone poems all by themselves are mastepieces of composition - then layer on the astounding visuals . . that liminal space with the room with the girl in the mirror - I swear I've been in that room before.

[@Aaronek5]

You are showing us where we went wrong, and we know it, and that's why we're here, thank you.

[@avedic]

I've watched this in full probably 20 times. And here I am again....for the 21st time. Something about this entire work of art....speaks to me SO deeply. I love this so much. That's all I got right now. Hope anyone reading this is ok and isn't afraid right now. Love you. :)

[@cocowaylo]

The sounds get richer, and the heart falls deeper

[@cocowaylo]

Thank you Ben

[@mastercontrol5000]

This is so criminally underviewed.

[@icyurchins]

This will be documented art for eternity.

[@mello.felipe]

Wow, this was surely intense! This movie is going to be a classic in the future. Mark my words.

[@Ve55el]

I'm sensing some Igorr influence. Super -just-what-i-needed....Gratitude for you as always.

[@avedic]

Watching this.....makes me feel like I did when I first saw Animal Collective's "ODDSAC" back in..the day. Verrrry similar vibe. Feeling uneasy....very seen....and very inspired. This is a masterpiece of music and visuals...

[@emmaessex]

ben!!! thank you for sharing this grotesquely beautiful human experience. the catharsis is immeasurable and painful - a good pain! a confrontational pain that encourages growth.

[@MI-gn9lg]

I feel like soon we're going to see things that TRY to look like this, everywhere...

[@igwadaa3422]

Hey Ben. I need to tell you. You are beautiful. Also, what we believe be living. Be happy. The world is fine, everything is fine, and sadness won't help anybody. If you believe in sadness, sadness be living. In your mind first, in your creations next, in people after. Be happy, believe in happiness, create good vibes. Everything is here for love and everything is here for you. We make love to make babies. Nothing would exist without love. I would not exist without you (my actual self writing this comment). Why would you wake up tomorrow if you didn't believe in love ? Love is all that exists. You must believe. For you first, for people next. We love you Ben. I love you. I want you to be happy. Because you deserve it. You have nothing to do. Just to believe. Let yourself die. Let your sad self go away. This is not you, it never was, you never wanted it. We become what we are. You must let go. I am here to share you the truth. And even if i was wrong, why not to be happy ? And how could we be wrong anyway ? Wrong is wrong only if you believe it. Believe in happiness Ben. You don't want to be motivated by sadness. Happiness is a better fuel. And also it feels good.

[@unvraisemblant]

this is incredible. you are the Francis Bacon of music and animation. the beauty of torsion and distorsion

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

to quote Clint from Lazy Game Reviews, "What I'm being educated here is that I have not done enough drugs to understand this..." but I'm mesmerized nonetheless

[@Ficalos]

This is amazing, Ben. I particularly appreciate the one about the meat and the taco line, with the gruesome imagery. In fact, all the honesty about food in this is excellent and much needed. Also the synth-voice rap in that whole section really got me going. Rhythmically and lyrically right on.

[@NicStage]

The visual work adds so much more depth to everything. Particularly love what you did with the visual work for Circumcise the Lord. Really captures the intensity of the feelings I've sensed from you on the subject before. Really, really nice work!

[@xourbo8734]

engagement!

[@davidtoledo7895]

You fell too much dude, I LOVE IT; thanks for sharing your soul thogths xxoo

[@ThomasKobrick]

I almost don't have any words to offer after my second viewing. They've been swept away by your imagery and tones. You somehow continue to dig deeper each time and reach something so fundamental and yet in a way that takes you on this journey that only you could dream up through your years of dedication and contemplation. Just insanely stunning and wholy inspiring me to reach for the next rung of my own journey. I hope the Blender org knows about you - you're the music world's Ian Hubert.

[@gio1185]

Simply art with some of the best meanings ever

[@rulefollowermusic]

this is so incredible. the vaporwave like slow-down crossfade key change? what? that was so beautiful. And the animation is otherworldly. So grateful for Ben's art in my life and in the world!

[@hazelbenton9634]

This is utterly mind-melting [extremely complimentary]

[@noahh688]

honestly one of the best things I've seen on youtube

[@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx]

The constant zooming in to reveal more detail felt very Lynchian a la Eraserhead. The return to the penne rigata at the end felt very satisfying. Jeepers this was well done. Thank's for the ride.

[@flashhclubb]

This is so amazing. Packed with emotion and potent imagery. Love it

[@alvaroplol]

Hey Ben, you most likely won't see this but I love where your ambitions are talents are taking you. Truly inspiring. Keep doing what you're doing man.

[@rahzark]

This. This makes me want to make music again. Thank you.

[@kay4x4]

That was a trip! Took me off the earth! Means its good! Thanks.

[@tobyeatsworms2529]

What I love about your music is that what it does for me evolves through time, and your whole discography is somehow there for me in different ways, always. What I love about this EP is that is visually and audially illustrates the feeling of alienation and detachment from reality I seem to be experiencing. It feels and sounds and looks like what it is to not fully experience life and to be fed things that happen to me rather than to go out and grab hold of events. I appreciate that there's now something I can use to explain and explore what that's like instead of just dealing with it on my own. Thank you, Ben! This is colossal!

[@TrigJegman7]

I never want this to end

[@WiresDawson]

this ep is utterly genius, your music always blows my mind but this is next level.

[@DeepThoughtsMusic]

This is a Chaos Peak experience. My senses have been heightened/deepend almost to full completion. Now I want to clean my room to reemerge Order into my life. Thank You!

[@aaronm.3581]

This made me get out my headphones for the first time in months.

[@ElliottKleinguitar]

holy f this is awesome! really feel like I'm taken to another world with the animations, congrats!

[@BenLevin]

Thank you sweet friend!

[@kimjong-un8413]

I love this through hatred of this

[@staruearon]

I hope to create something half as good one day. Elucidating thoughts and way of thinking in such an artistic and meaningful way and nothing like I've ever seen.

[@Yenrabbit]

Wow. The ai generated imagery fits the tone so well, cool to see yet another tool in your arsenal being used an abused with such insane creativity!

[@axeberge]

Thanks for reminding me I have feelings, Ben

[@tomasbarra433]

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna cry while watching this

[@h4nd]

Holy moly. I love how we get photogrammetry into 3D modelling into lyric-driven AI art into AI art UV layered onto 3D models into Wii Sports tennis 😄 How the fuck do you make something so cohesive out of so many styles?? You're a real inspiration, my dude.

[@kwichmann2777]

Wow, that's really something else. You're a huge creative inspiration, Ben!

[@BenLevin]

Thank you Kwichmann!

[@budgetguitarist]

Ben must have very interesting dreams. His work is unlike anyone else, ever, which is why I enjoy these videos so much.

[@antjesseharrismusic]

put this off until i was ready to sit down and give it my minimally divided attention and so worth it

[@G_Guestion]

I’m glad this is what I get to listen to

[@joecarl5473]

The music is incredible!!!! The animation is like nothing else in this world!!! Together it is truly an amazing piece of art!!!!!!!!!! Bravo, spaceman!!!

[@MawcDrums]

This is amazing Ben. The neural network ai-generated artstyle stuff is astounding, the constant shifting into new perspectives and images, familiar, yet uncanny all the same. The music is incredible as well, but I can tell you've put tons of work into the visuals, and it shows.

[@dualwreckterfire666]

This bring tears to my eyes and at times laughter too. I've never experienced a more visceral display of our existence through art. Thank you for making us know what it is to feel human. 🎶🎧💕🎭

[@barndoor1262]

Me too. (I get goosebumps from the growl at the end of I'm a Computer. ) It's a strange thing, the feeling is so strange and I am compelled to share it but it's really challenging my vocabulary to even draw a circle around it. So I listen and watch over and over and try to understand my thoughts/feelings. Whatever it is, it's intense and it feels GREAT!

[@dustbunnys]

Wow. One of the greatest art pieces I’ve ever consumed. I went through every possible emotion. You are a genius and officially my hero Ben.

[@DeMiTriDreams]

Dude.. did you some how astral travel into the breakthrough dmt trip I had a few years ago because this is the first video I've ever seen to nail it so close. Great work of art dude!!! I loved it!

[@fin.1076]

The last thing I expected from Ben Levin, surprised me in a very good way.

[@fin.1076]

Especially the imagery on the second song, blew me away.

[@LikeThisGuy]

those little things floating around in the pasta water really resonates, am always stirring my pasta with the utensil that I'm also using to stir whatever sauce I'm making to go with it

[@NateTheMeh]

This is absolutely incredible. This pushes art forward and that’s insane

[@Aio-Project]

the art is mind blowing

[@bobroberts8264]

Smashed it out of the park like always man, Love the slightly newer style you went for everything felt much more polished than the previous ones and the use of those ai textures are fucking nuts. Fucking awesome man, its really interesting to see how your styles change especially with the visuals. I would be intrigued to see a more serious one without jokes i bet that would be really cool

[@65fhd4d6h5]

I don't think there are any jokes in here.

[@d0lvl0]

"Rip a stork in half, Make it eat its legs, We all laugh" - dude this song has easily the most horrifying lyrics to ever exist. incredible

[@clampchowder9569]

This is some truly great art. Really brilliant. Superb.

[@samrodewaldmusic]

That was a wild ride! Thanks!

[@TheDiamondTardis]

Truly a masterpiece. It's crazy to see how you've improved since you started making things in blendr. I adore the path you have taken with your music and I love how you have been able to incorporate stunning animation with it. Well done.

[@audun1234567890]

Damn, that first track is beautiful! The visuals too 😊

[@davemondakine8629]

Reminds me of when the internet was cool. Good on you mate.

[@mikegleim5241]

What. A. Journey. Finely crafted. Heavyweight.

[@calebbrown2900]

You left me speechless but that doesn't seem fair to you. Great work.

[@nickk8293]

That was quite the journey.

[@ianmsutherland]

There is no other form of art I enjoy more than a Ben Levin video!

[@thunderpants3]

Thank you for showing this to us

[@gregoryjackson7903]

wow - this is a wonderful achievement 🙏🏻 Thank you for blessing us all with your endless creativity ☀𑁍

[@Vojife]

You are simply an absolute genius! Amazingly original music, like nothing I've ever heard before, yet it's not only dryly experimental, it's bursting with emotions at the same time. And your animation skill have gotten really really good as well. You are a huge inspiration, Ben. Sending love.

[@yasseford]

Fantastic. So poppy.

[@InfamousQwaQwaFruit]

I love that this EP includes both intensely gruesome and heavenly moments. Dug that about your Jelly Mound and really digging again here, in completely different form. Excellent job on this one, especially "The Hotel".

[@Arsalan-Pervez]

every inch of this contains shear will to create and this shows how incredibly deep ben levin is! Love all your works man \m/

[@dafaught]

This is fantastic animation and music, directed toward an idea. You have really developed your craft, but you must have a tortured deep imagination. I can only dream of aspiring to such depths and heights. Thank you for showing what is possible and keep up the good work.

[@FayeFadem]

💜

[@coastercook]

This was better than Disney's Encanto. Thanks, Ben.

[@dyliathyramyteodon330]

This is one of the greatest pieces of art of this century

[@iqui]

this is the best video I have seen this year! Wow

[@syhr_samoht]

LEGENDARY xxx

[@mouldypretzel]

Sonically and visually, one of the greatest pieces of art I have seen and listened to. This is the kind of thing I want to do in my own way. I hope to see more of your works in the future, but this alone will stand tall as a great moment in time. Well done

[@enricopersia4290]

You gave my mind 16 minutes of freedom during the worst sickness period that I ever had

[@itsgoubie]

This is trailblazing

[@jamessteinman-gordon4821]

You're a genius Mr. Levin

[@WhirlwindDrums]

Ben you are a wonderful example on connecting visuals to audio. Absolutely love this release

[@grahamnissen933]

Can’t describe how much I love this

[@HipNerd]

I have consumed this content, and I have enjoyed it.

[@Khamurai]

Damn what an amazing trip

[@gdvpi]

The cohesion and overall experience are insane!

[@filiphere]

This is sick! Thank you Ben for stirring my emotions. I've never experienced some of them before. I love the lyrics as well, bits like "I have a little bowl there's really nothing in it but my room is packed with stuff I take for granted". All the best to you man.

[@Design.Theory]

Powerful. Great work, Ben.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

Wow… just spectacular. I can’t think of anything else in the world that has made me feel the way this piece did. Love your work Ben, someday I hope to share a piece I did inspired from you.

[@arthurvenger]

omg what, this is some next level stuff. wooow