Burning Man 2020: Dreaming of Home

With Rüfüs Du Sol's "New Sky".
Black Rock City and Burning Man won't rise from the dust this year, and while no video can replace the experience of being in the desert together, I hope this one sends your imagination soaring back home while you dream of flame and fire, picklebacks and Pringles, building art and camps, music, day-time adventures, the haunting beauty of deep playa at night, and most of all - always most of all - old and new friends.
From Thunderdome to Orgy Dome, from Ashram Galactica to the Black Hole, from Center Camp to the trash fence, from gate road to the Temple let it be understood: We Are Not Done.
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You can find my other Burning Man videos on this channel - there's about a dozen of them, ranging from not so good to pretty decent. You can also find them on my BM site at Burn.Life/videos
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Footage by Dr. Yes (me), Jamen Percy, Mark Day, Roy2Thousand, Stephane Kiss, Ian Norman and Diana Southern, Nick Cahill, Martin Cline, Arbiter Creative, Guy Jackson, Treetop Productions, Jeff Hook, Aerial Productions, Grant Kaye, Flying Unicorn, Hikitene Kingi, Stewart Eastep, and Rick Parker.
Cover image by Jeff Hook.
Music is from Rüfüs Du Sol's "New Sky", and is used unofficially. They have no affiliation with me or this video.
My DEEPEST apologies if I neglected to credit anyone - this project involved a lot of footage and while I tried to stay organized, I may not have been 100% successful. Also, to be clear, this is completely non-commercial and if you're seeing ads, it's because KZbin is putting them there and paying Rufus's publisher. That's outside of my control, unfortunately.
Massive thanks to Syd Gris of Opulent Temple for getting in touch with Rüfüs Du Sol and their management team, who agreed to let me use their song for this.
Some links to folks who provided some footage for this:
Nick Cahill: nicholascahill, bluebusadventure
Mark Day: @markdaycomedy​
For any copyright issues, please email me at [e-mail] and I'll reply quickly. Thanks!

[@Frank-oz8be]

What's great about this is that you showed a whole variety of life, not just sparkle ponies and models for an advertisement. Thank you ❤️

[@burn-life]

You're welcome! It's certainly intentional on my part.

[@askmiyoko]

I thought the same thing! Thank you for posting the real people of the burn, and sharing this video. I’m crying with joy 😭

[@ArizonaHeat602]

Except that these are clips from past Burning Man's so...

[@lasktdave]

@@ArizonaHeat602 Right, it was a video of the home we're dreaming of.

[@bevenmyburgh9851]

@@askmiyoko nnmnnnmnnnmnnnnnnnnnnmnmmmm mmm nnmnlnmlnm

[@user-hj3zd7ut7u]

Вот она, голубая мечта детства, воплощенная в реальность. Жаль, что нет возможности там оказаться. Но увиденное завораживает. Это другая Вселенная футуристичная и притягательно- прекрасная❤❤❤❤

[@joecacola]

Goosebumps. Perfect song too. Whenever the Man burns again, we are one day closer to that day than yesterday.

[@blakehicks007]

Seriously this hits all the feels... the song, emotions, fades, & cuts of many burns makes it that much more bitter sweet that were not making the pilgrimage home this year. Extremely well done & beautiful work! We most totally will be back!

[@sevanonn]

I love that it’s a compilation of a few years. So many memories are sparked by seeing them. The ephemeral is eternal in the mind’s eye.

[@burn-life]

Thanks! 10 years to be exact. 2010-2019, which are also the years I've attended so far.

[@sevanonn]

@@burn-life ~ I commend you for keeping your camera rolling for ten years... I think I stopped taking pics about 3... 4 years in. Mostly because folx like you do it so much better. Thanks again for this one, it was nice to see it pop up again... though I wish we were all out there now making in Art and memories.

[@beautifulsmall]

this is now in my dreams, and therfore in my predictions.

[@ryepumpernickel812]

A new side of humanity, were everyone is different but the same. acceptance, love and the unity of the aesthetics of ourselves and what we have to offer too one another. Never been to burning man. But its my ultimate goal in life and it should be a birth right of humanity to participate in such an experience of unity.

[@tammyrobinson1613]

Oh my gosh, the ending words: "we are not done". WOW

[@clementine1818]

Great work! the BMan staff loves this - and we're hard critics!

[@burn-life]

Glad to hear it!

[@burningmelody3769]

What a trascendental experience, i'm from Italy and i've been to BM in 2018 at the age of 26 after follow it for 10 long years, i've came alone and respect all the 10 principles and had an insane experience, unfortunatly there were peoples that didn't respect all the principle like models, fashion ect...i hope this community improves the concept of Burning Man, please don't become to commercial and mainstream

[@scottparadis]

All the feels. Multiple years, multiple angles. Bravo.

[@JennMChoi]

Happy tears. I love this so much. Thank you for taking us back Home. 😭❤️ My favorite place in the world and you captured its spirit so beautifully. Cannot wait to be in the dust with you all again.

[@travelingvegetarian]

This is so beautiful. Thank you. So many great memories!

[@karmalovecamp6019]

From Icelady. It made me cry. I’ll be ready next year.

[@KerryWard]

Love the combination of different years and the variety of shots. Music is moving, too. Nice work.

[@hemannft4744]

I watch this beautiful piece every week - and will do until I come back home.

[@burn-life]

I’m glad you like it so much! See you in BRC!

[@AishawithanEye]

This made me cry! I miss home!

[@burn-life]

*hugs*

[@markgwilliam6431]

One for the bucket list. Thanks for sharing!

[@Airwave4b2003]

How many times repeating the song...lol Gives me goosebumps, chills it feels great..

[@happilyahippie]

Thank you for reminding us how much the Playa provides. This video is such a gift. Sending love from one burner to another!

[@MarsPresents]

Outstanding! Was already set to go home again this year after a 12 year absence. See y'all in '21! Hey, BM will be of legal drinking age!

[@meloria7]

One of my dreams!!! ✨☮️🌼💚💚💚💚

[@kasiabauer]

Gave me instant chills! Thank you!

[@NATIPITCHH]

Wtf I think I was literally with tears when I saw that video so well done 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️ see you next year burners 💋

[@burn-life]

Not gonna lie, there were tears in my eyes more than once while making it.

[@puzzlesjay]

Awe man! This got me! Thanks for revealing some diversity on the Playa! The music was perfect. See you HOME in 2021🥰

[@d_futureguy]

Great seeing Some of my shots including the Bull shot, good job on the edit.

[@MsSilmarien]

Sigh. Thank you for your wonderful gift.

[@ESNUtv]

Bravo! Me encantó. Puerto Rico at Home! Gracias!

[@hunterscott7831]

I loved recognizing artwork all the back to 2011. What an excellent memory. Well Done! Bravo

[@sydgris23]

Great job bro, brought tears to my eyes.

[@burn-life]

Thanks Syd!

[@photasticimages1]

Thank You!!! This is easing the pain of missing home and all that it holds!

[@minji177]

Thank you for evoking such powerful memories from moments on the playa. See you next year..

[@marcnapoli7178]

I've seen many many BM videos but this one is probably my favourite. It captures the ephemeral and changing nature of the event that mirrors the seven days you spend there. Very well done.

[@burn-life]

Thanks! Very kind of you to say so.

[@DJSLKJK]

Great Video and the Tracks very nice go very well with the video

[@ramtin5603]

One of my dreams ☄️ To be there one day ❤️ Take me to a another place 🎭

[@OompaLoompaFu]

It's rare that I'll make it through a whole video without distractions. Great footage & editing

[@burn-life]

Thanks! Good compliment. :)

[@robbspeed1442]

Absolutely beautiful - Thank You

[@sworks7124]

Wood prices are at all time high, I can't believe they are burning it all.

[@burn-life]

This video is a compilation of Burning Mans from 2010-2019, so the current spike in wood prices didn't have anything to do with them. There was no Burning Man in 2020, and 2021 is cancelled as well fwiw.

[@manjulashanti6057]

we are not done ❤️❤️ THANK YOU !!!

[@galbaribeirodefaria6104]

It's great! Thanks a lot!! From Brazil!!!

[@thebouncecar3644]

Great video!! Much love from The Bounce Car and Crew )))'(((

[@nadaljr.9995]

Exceptional ! One of the best videos i've seen about the burn. This music with the video shots ...

[@petelamoia]

Love, love, thanks, I needed that

[@LeT374]

I appreciate that this isn't another video of white, skinny, scantily-clad, dustless IG models posing with BM as the backdrop.

[@estelaangeles2346]

Black and white do the same thing

[@happylucky7354]

The Installation Arts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍

[@MrManeDs]

Очень клевое представление!!! Хочу в к вам!!!

[@tittikateczky1687]

vannak helyek, bulik akire sose jutok el.. ez is az. 😔 szuper lehetne. 💚💜🖤✌️😎

[@Lee-gp2xf]

Loving this ohh tell yeeehaaw

[@mimij16]

I miss this. I miss home.

[@csar84]

This is the best song and video i have heard/seen in a while 🥰😎

[@martinsztyber4316]

3:05 in Epic !! feel like there's peace on earth for just that one perfect minute !!!

[@ruialmeida5843]

Thanks for the peace of mind ☮️🙏

[@CraigBoyte]

So well done, thank you for making and sharing this.

[@evgenkhabibulin778]

Идеально! Perfect!

[@theocaldwell5440]

Great job! Thanks!

[@MelloMely]

That was AMAZING. Well done

[@gaychiappetta5817]

This made me cry

[@beefarlee]

This is what life is about! Exploration.

[@mfe3602]

great video.

[@mefedi6269]

Nice so Nice I want to be there❤

[@OthershipGuidedBreathwork]

This is absolutely insane.

[@stsvdo]

Wow. Excellent edit, great images. I've always wanted to go, maybe one day. Thank you.

[@stephanieedwards9854]

Same here I feel the same way ❣

[@unclefiredaddy]

Sitting here with tears on my face. Bravo.

[@burn-life]

*hugs* Glad you liked it so much!

[@A-Goose]

What a great video! Really captures it! Beautiful cinematography!

[@sheilacrawfordbunch3135]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@TheirOwnWords]

Man I wish this had started about 30 years ago when I was in my 20’s...looks like a helluva good time!!

[@burn-life]

It actually started in 1986 on Baker Beach in San Francisco believe it or not, and moved to the Black Rock Desert in 1990 and every year since, except 1997, when it was in a different desert close to the Black Rock. Of course, 30 years ago it looked nothing like this. It was much much much smaller and humbler. You might like this history of the event I put together. It goes year by year with pics, video (where available), etc. www.burn.life/year-by-year-history.html

[@TheirOwnWords]

Burn-Life thanks for the info. As a young 20 year old living in Texas...of course pre internet...I didn’t hear about this epic party until I was in my mid 30’s with three little chuckleheads...now my twin boys turn 21 in Jan...maybe in the future the 3 of us will hit that party...I’m pretty sure I got one more throw down left in me! 😂

[@burn-life]

@@TheirOwnWords Hell yes, do it! Unlike music festivals, Burning Man has a wide range of ages that go. I think the median age is mid-30s, which is far older than most people think I suspect (because they mostly see pictures of young hot things) but I've camped out there with people who are past 80 and had a great time.

[@langfredag2262]

U are not to olde💪

[@piamarconetti9986]

Its my dream to go ✨💫

[@Nico-ex7cg]

Love it so much

[@hugo-ge9tw]

I’m literally crying 😭😍 I want to go back. Love yall

[@staizitta666]

Rufus😍😍😍

[@burn-life]

Yes, so good! They were even kind enough to give me formal permission to use their song, as they've been to Burning Man and love it.

[@burn-life]

@Big Red They have actually and hopefully will again. Here's a set from Robot Heart 2019: soundcloud.com/robot-heart/rufus_du_sol_robot_heart_burning_man_2019 And one from Opulent Temple 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqQY3hpf7OEock

[@skejja75]

What an outstanding tune and video ... absolutely incredibile. It's bliss! Thank you!

[@anitadejong9674]

💙Love It💙One Love💙

[@lasktdave]

Wonderful videos. I love that it has things from different years that I've experienced. 2022 can't come soon enough.

[@kuwanafamilyofficial3267]

PEACE ＆ Love🤗

[@mintaka57]

Wow, terrific clips really well edited ♥ ♥ ♥

[@burn-life]

Thank you!

[@johntanabeba3482]

Woww 😢 so motch love & respect !!!!!!!❤

[@Arne9089]

life is love

[@mintaka57]

Terrific UHD footage from past Burns (not BM 2022) and fun edit, looks amazing on a large 4K monitor or TV ♥

[@burn-life]

Thanks! It's all 2010-2019 footage. Some mine, most other peoples'.

[@gregjarnigan1]

Thank you!

[@kea5763]

Lovely, just...Lovely.

[@andrewkincare1916]

Great video, thanks! I was planning to go this year and found out that I can't, so this was cathartic to watch. I will make it there another year! Have a great Burn in 2022, friends

[@CK.SEV3N]

Thank you for the shared memories.

[@djcostegoff3043]

bravo

[@burn-life]

Thanks! :)

[@siavashsm1986]

Missing home 🔥🔥🔥

[@McferranGlenn]

BIG WORK

[@user-jh5dk3we3y]

У меня мечта попасть туда

[@sheilacrawfordbunch3135]

Oooh we are back! See you in the dust! (2022)

[@user-vy9od1mc4q]

It's my dream 🤩

[@MrCphil]

Magique 😍

[@stephanieedwards9854]

I've never been but this looks fantastic. I've only heard of it but not seen anything about it until now. What you captured was so awe inspiring and full of energy and life. I truly hope I can go one day.

[@AM-ym5dv]

naked. true. open. beautiful. thank you.

[@d.rossman]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #sublime

[@partycattheoneandonly4563]

:') Missing home but this helps a bit

[@tylerwhitehead6675]

Missing you

[@joeypillz]

Absolutely beautiful 🖤

[@nick69h]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@g.pietrodero1188]

AWESOMENESS!

[@strangermusiq3982]

soo hyped

[@TheAlixtxe]

WOW- I had nto seen this video.. LOVELY!!! )'(

[@nuncino]

🔥🔥🔥🔥