Better Than Thy Stroke - Binaural and Chaotic Word Repetition

[@ArcadiaDancer]

I’m laying in bed, so perfect timing. Just wanted to say thank you for coming back to us KZbin folks. It’s been a treat. 🖤

[@ardraneala]

This didn't turn out too well but I'll give it another try later. Edit: it (the binaural mics) get a bit too loud around 7 minutes, then not much is going on, then my favourite part starts at 16:53 and goes until the end. I turn the volume up on my phone for that part.

[@billie5381]

that ear cupping though was perfect love every second 😍🤯🤯

[@TirarADeguello]

I wouldn't know, I was asleep for most of this video. 😴😴😴

[@lasfloresdicen]

It kinda sucks? No this absolutely rocks! You're one of my OG ASMRtists. I *still* love your spa videos ❤️

[@aw98000]

She doesn't do the type of mainstream content that generates huge views and that's why she's one of the best. I've been listening to ASMRtists for years and ardra is S+ tier without even trying

[@blaze7386]

@@aw98000 She is trying dude, you can see the effort in her videos

[@blaze7386]

@@aw98000 or you mean it like a phrase as in .. she can do even better if she went all in ?

[@mrblackrock555]

@@blaze7386 he means at least in my interpretation that her trying would be like an over 9000 kinda thing or an ultra instinct kinda moment (references from DBZ/S, if you weren't sure :) )

[@hanwirtz4305]

She has done a few Spa, style ish Video

[@bitghost4700]

I said it before but I love the parts of these videos where it's just kinda candid and real and not just edited to be 100% the ASMR content. Almost like a little behind the scenes/workshop thing. Love it!

[@cagevick]

you won't always be satisfied with your work; that's okay. I hope you know we all love what you do Thanks Ardra

[@Carlyw9t2]

I actually love the leaning back in a comfy chair while playing with your hair and chatting. It makes it feel like we are just hanging out. ASMR has always been best for me when it's authentic and unscripted, so just a bit of one on one personal attention and soothing chit chat is perfect.

[@graysonofthewood3747]

Totally agree!

[@spastikps4916]

Well, for being outside of your comfort zone...you nailed this. I have a folder of favorited ASMR videos that I go to when I need help getting to sleep...or for when I am simply feeling stressed. I still listen to your spa videos pretty regularly. They are soooo calming. You just have a very calming voice. Thanks for another great video!

[@Otamie]

The hipnotic aspect of the repeating sentences together with the rubbing activated my ASMR more then I felt in a while, this is one of my favorite video's you made because of that!

[@irisasmr-gq5ex]

Your intro is amazing. Wow 08:08ish I got so many tingles with your whispers and layered mic tapping.

[@billie5381]

To you who is reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, the doubt exit your mind right now. May confusion be replaced. May peace and calmness fill in your life. 💖💖❣️❤️🥰 By the way that ear cupping was incredibly amazing!!! Thanks so much for your videos and your absolute best timing to post I'm off to bed! Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦🥰

[@brandyschofield1163]

Awww perfect timing. 💜 I could never tire of you or your videos.

[@Biscoffspread]

I get a little heart flutter whenever I see that you uploaded. As a fellow ontarian, thank you for everything you do 🖤

[@charmsandcastleASMR]

This definitely doesn't suck, I bloody love it! It's hypnotic, gentle and tingly which are my three favourite ASMR ingredients. Thank you for this Ardra :)

[@k1cky0urs3lf]

Someone else already posted about the candidness (?) in your new videos and I 100 percent agree. I really like it! Your production has always been fantastic, but it's really nice to "light a f-ing candle" or just try something new! Your content has always been beautifully artistic to me, and you have helped me discover so much...like how to play an Opeth song I've grown to love so much. Your art has inspired me in so many ways. Spiral out...keep going :)

[@k1cky0urs3lf]

PS: I love easter eggs, and I'm loving this poem :)

[@emily_toots]

I love ambient sounds and little organic noises. Also, you're skilled in knowing what sounds are condusive to ASMR, and that means you have enough skill to make a video like this off the cuff. You shouldn't worry too much about all the small details because you're creating a relaxing atmosphere, despite not everything being perfectly preplanned :)

[@MasqueradeRiot]

All I need it's your whispers. I don't know why but your whispers are the best! I also love how creative you are woth your videos. Even this one which seems more simple you have multiple mics set up for ultimate tingles!!

[@Jadbgjoka]

Love the cozy/relaxed vibe of this vid. Whether it's a "great job being born with your voice" thing, or mega-great job learning to mix it just-so, for years your vids have always stood out as having some of the strongest relaxation and ASMR inducing vocals.

[@JuliaBambooliaASMR]

I've been watching your channel for years now. Your description box saying "It kinda sucks" breaks my heart because I totally understand the pain of not always loving your own creation, but this video is so soothing, beautiful, and wonderful. You're one of my inspirations for starting an ASMR channel and my big goal is to get my videos to look and sound as tingly as yours always are 💖 Like others have said, I hope you know we are big fans of your work.

[@RaynaStar]

I remember you did a video like this a long time ago, they’ve always been super high quality in my opinion. Your audio, aesthetic, and content will always be my favorite

[@eatit1201]

Your voice is so great by itself you can literally just read books or articles and I’d be happy

[@susiebit]

This was awesome, your repetitive words resemble a soft machine at work and put me in a hypnotic state, I never tried drugs but this feels like a trip and sure is addictive. Don't doubt yourself, you rock.

[@mrmarph]

The candidness of this is so refreshing. There’s an organicness to it I really love. Thank you!

[@AthenaTT]

You are the most raw, organic, real and original artist not just in the ASMR realm but in all of KZbin - SO glad the universe let me drift into your sphere 3 years ago - please keep posting, and please, keep being yourself - it’s refreshing and deeply needed and appreciated content. ❤️

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

I had this video in loop while working for 7 months now....absolutely stunning asmr.

[@VoidFame]

Kinda like when your really talented friend starts playing the guitar but they don't really know what they're trying to do. Nice and chill organic hangout. (also, chaotic* 👀)

[@robertlewis2973]

It's nice to, on these rare occasions, discover something that draws me in. I'm enjoying your entire catalog, both in the background, and as something I get lost in.

[@pimpsonparade]

Listen, I know you usually do these pretty elaborately produced videos, which is great, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with just putting out bare-bones, straight-forward stuff too. You can be creative and effective without trying to reinvent the wheel. As cool as wild visuals are, I personally still end up falling asleep to simple stuff plenty of times, like rain sounds or whispered nonsense words. There is no reason to be self-conscious because you didn't spend hours editing a video.

[@ardraneala]

What if I told you I did spend hours obsessing over the audio levels and still don't like it >_< Thank you so much though

[@pimpsonparade]

@@ardraneala well, it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest!

[@cloud6060]

@@ardraneala You're too hard on yourself! Your content is always awesome. I absolutely loved this video by the way. I'm glad you're still around.

[@DonnyE4]

@@ardraneala The sound is everything in ASMR. Even more important than lighting in a restaurant. Your 'hours' pay off, are not wasted one bit. BTW, you were in a dream I had last night. We were next door to each other in the Uni dormitory. I was going to buy an aluminum flashlight in black, but you insisted I go for the two-tone with the purple body and gun-metal grey twist top. Thank you, I'm very happy with my new light.

[@fthishandleshit]

​@@ardraneala Your audio is always some of the best. I love the levels and the mix and the ambiance all together. You are a top 5 audio engineer in this space, and that's impressive since how any people have great hardware and a tenth of your attention to details. It's huge. You're great. :)

[@flyinggrindywheels9427]

Just want to echo what I see others commenting, so happy you're more active. I've always enjoyed your videos especially from the beginning. ASMR Luxury is still one of my favorites and will search for it in occasion. So glad to have you around

[@sigmundholt2313]

Back in the day you had a video where you where helping make candy bags for a party. The way you wisperd in it always put me to sleep. If you’re looking for ideas anyway. Thanks for the relaxation

[@ThatAwkwardFish]

This is amazing, I love these mics they just sound so good. And I love the lofi casual vibe too, super edited and planned out videos are nice, but so are casual ones with nice sounds and relaxed atmosphere. Either way, we're sleeping haha

[@swiftyasaninja]

You're a real banger of a person, Ardra. A complete triumph!

[@altlaina2643]

Watched hundred of asmr videos... this was the first to give me full body shivers. Needed that. Thank you.

[@jadenthecommenter]

in ear mics are always a pleasure to listen to just like it is a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@Draakarouge]

Beyond happy that you’re back. You’re by far my favourite ASMRtist. You relax me after very psychotic nights working in a nightclub full time. I genuinely appreciate what you do and it means a lot to me. Thank you.

[@Hammer2000]

Ah ARDRA missed you so much. I don't think you could make a 'bad' video unless you tried. Your voice is beautiful. Even random and 'silly' ASMR like this is so relaxing. Helps take one outta their own head for a while.

[@mon-6166]

don't worry about the type of videos you put out, I could literally watch you talking about paint drying while dressed up as a dinosaur and I'd still think "wow this is so high quality and relaxing".

[@Mangakaness101]

Omg! Thanks for returning back to uploading. I always find your videos so helpful on my worst nights , and I'm glad i opted to go through my subscriptions to find this gem !

[@wetwork6553]

I'm so glad this was suggested to me. I love this so so sooooo much!!! THANK YOU!

[@thembill8246]

As a sound engineer, I really appreciate the attention you pay to mixing

[@nny2567]

I enjoy your videos immensely and more so I enjoy what feels like genuinely being 'with' you during them as you have all your qwips and jokes and generally fun personality. I am so happy you've begun posting again and want to thank you for your time and efforts. This video was also very particularly enjoyable. The sounds were familiar but the delivery was fresh. 10/10

[@samanthaschannel]

This is the perfect level of personal and professional in my opinion. I can tell that’s important to you, so I thought I’d let you know! It’s very clear to me that this video is strictly about sounds and microphones. The in ear microphones sound amazing too!

[@DM-xw4um]

its always so surreal seeing you pop up in my feed. Still subscribed from 2011!

[@msg3030]

Dude I thought that was awesome, not silly at all. Been listening to you for a good number of years now, you def got good style. Keep it up \m/

[@nathancole3239]

So glad your back this is one of your best to thank you 😊

[@AnotherBrownAjah]

You were the second asmrist I ever got into and I wanted to thank you for providing sleepy content. Youre like....really cool

[@dude1947]

So many of my favourite videos have disappeared from your channel like christmas ornaments, halloween candy and krampus. But I am more than glad to see you back!🥰

[@natashawilliams1491]

My fav ASMRtist for 7 years 💕 happy you’re back!

[@tylercatron9783]

I needed this

[@AsmrPlaylists1]

Been coming back to this one. Repetition focused ASMR is something I generally like already, but this vid just hits the right spots in my brain in a way a lot of them don't 😩👌🏾

[@c0kewh0re]

this is the best asmr video i’ve seen in a long, long time💌

[@HigorHell]

I love your whispers so much, thank you for the great tingles

[@ScottyDont1945]

Oh yes another one, love your videos so much ❤

[@porticula]

I very much love the tone of your voice and the way you click your words. so soothing. oooh, I commented too early. the repetition is really really nice.

[@jdog1297]

Loved it, your content always calms me, thanks so much!

[@Mark_ASMR]

i haven't seen this done before, it's so tingly ^_^

[@user-tf9fh4sy4c]

Ardra the avatar of Somnus,dweller beyond the walls of sleep.

[@mygoditsfullofstars9148]

That voice: Hypnotic drops and soothing drink to our parched souls.

[@brendanfitzgerald262]

Please re upload that video with the Illuminated square box thing in the forest it was amazing I miss that video so glad your back aswell I hope you’ve been well

[@alewi443]

First few minutes are sounding really good so far. Happy to hear more tries though.

[@camjur]

Stop with that negative self talk! This s amazing. You understand ASMR and produce gold each and every time. I applaud your striving for perfection but please dont let that need deny some of us die hards who love everything you do, of your work.

[@Roguephilsopher]

Welcome back, Queen 🖤

[@CHARMING_PLAYBOY_007]

So good thank you for sharing and caring beautiful lady appreciate you!💖💖💖🥰🌹

[@wintersoldier9026]

For someone who isn't comfortable doing these types of videos you really knocked it out the park! ✊👏

[@HandOfThemis]

It's as good as always, nice work Ardra. Most artists are their own worst critics, speaking from personal experience. We tend to notice all of the hiccups and flaws we make during the process, plus we hyper focus on things that some people can't even notice when You point them out. Criticism is good, as is striving to improve, but don't put yourself down over your videos when you stand over others like a creative giant.

[@TimberYeti1089]

I love this video. The audio is perfect. Thanks.

[@lorenzotagger2934]

Better than every other asmr video I’ve watched in the last month at least. Please do not take this one down😅😅🙏

[@bigbearnelson]

I missed your first run but everything you've made since coming back has been wonderful.

[@p.kayasmr]

You are perfect in every way

[@jesuspzhunio8124]

Amo tu asmr, eres la mejor y por mucho! Saludos 🇪🇨

[@jackakimbo5718]

Idk what made you think otherwise, but this is SO GOOD. I just woke up but I'm genuinely considering letting myself doze off again to this at least for a bit, since I'm working remotely and nobody is around to really check if I've started work on the dot or like 30 minutes to an hour late 👀 oh and maybe it's just me, but stuff like the chair and the barely audible train in the background sound great to me, just as relaxing as everything else

[@juliemarie7018]

I can't wait until the morning when I get home. Thank you💜

[@breakevenmonkey]

Sucks?!? This is amazing. Thankyou for making this.

[@michaelgraflmusic]

You really are something else.

[@ZachReilly]

watched this like 20 times this past week, including 3 times at the gym. I find it relaxing as heck. Sorry it was uncomfortable for you to make this

[@ardraneala]

Don't worry, it wasn't :) happy you enjoyed it!

[@produceman13]

The last half of this video really gets me into a heavy feeling of trance.

[@ramonsterasmr1487]

Haha the curse of the perfectionist. I can guarantee you that whatever content you make will still be more professional than 99,9% of anything else out there.

[@magikarpslapper759]

At a loss hey? At a loss for ideas you'd think WE'd like maybe. But I think you've got more crazy ideas up there than you let on. ASMR is just the accessory to the asmrtist for me - you could reenact the entirety Jurassic Park with sock puppet asmr and I'd be looking forward to part 2.

[@ardraneala]

^_^ It's true. I have many well fleshed out ideas rolling around my head for years that require exorbitant amounts of time, money and skill. I get bogged down with attainable stuff.

[@JolraelC1]

This sounds so amazing. Love the video. 'do people still do ear cupping' ... not nearly enough imho.

[@heymircuteness2912]

0:25 omg so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@andrewhirst8403]

I haven’t seen you since you were Ardra Neala (I think). Nice to see you again. 👍

[@huejackman8240]

I'm sure background noises are frustrating when filming but I always love hearing them. Makes the whole thing feel more real. As long as its not people walking up behind the camera, that always freaks me out.

[@Fu7ur3Pr00f]

We are witnessing the Ardra-naissance

[@matthewbeyer8861]

I assume you're interesting AF in person based on your ASMR content, like I'd like to go grocery shopping with you or thumb through your book collection lol... I'd love to see some of your artwork!... you're unique!

[@DarkestStarASMR]

Long time! Great video 😊

[@mohawkpathology]

I was not prepared for the in ear mic situation. Trailblazing!

[@allenbell1427]

Wow I haven’t heard ear cupping in forever! Glad to hear it’s back.

[@1986Unlimited]

Super relaxing.

[@alecantle3723]

That was like hypnotic and I loved it

[@edipasplays]

I can only last about 10 minutes before I fall asleep when I listen to your videos

[@chrislsommers]

Naw, this doesn't suck. I enjoyed it, please leave it up.

[@shizamza]

Everyone else at the gym listening to music to pump themselves up. I like a challenge so I’ve got ardra goin on leg day

[@ardraneala]

Channel my energy for hip thrusts! I'm not being fresh. I used to have powerful glutes... No further questions.

[@shizamza]

@@ardraneala With the power of the big booty goth gf ill thrust the gym off its hinges. thank you for this power

[@antpaste]

I first read the title as Better Than My Stroke and I was concerned.

[@jefftandy604]

So glad you are back. I really missed you. You are the classiest ASMRtist I have ever seen (with perhaps only one exception).

[@greatness_arives925]

You used to make me fall asleep in my high school classes… oh how the days have past

[@its-bethany]

Opposite of kinda sucks!! ❤ So good as always!

[@pix23]

I remember a recent Twitter thread about worse outcomes from stroke in women due to late detection as a result of the most common diagnostic criteria (eg F.A.S.T) being based on presentation in men... Well, with that in mind, the title and the awkward (presumably squeak-mitigating) sitting position had me fearing the worst. The resulting relief as I realised this was not the case, was a kind of "progressive muscle relaxation" for my anxiety, and very relaxing. Were it not for my desire to write this comment, I'd probably be deep asleep now :)

[@ardraneala]

I like this comment a lot because you're talking about something I care about. There's also the issue of women suffering heart attack or stroke being more likely to be sent home with psychiatric medications.

[@ardraneala]

Also, I am very glad you found it relaxing ^_^

[@terenceb9115]

I loved your plant videos and i would love to see you do a comforting video or a ramble video about anything or nothing , whatever but I'm not into eating sounds or skin sounds and fluffy mics actually hurts my ears

[@AirPowered]

This almost has a sci-fi vlog feel to it somehow… loved it.

[@calmacyd]

I loved this video ❤️

[@NRGMatrix]

This is wonderful, thank you