ＩＬＬＵＳＩＯＮＳ ＩＩＩ [ Chillwave - Synthwave - Retrowave Mix ]

[@liminal-m3g]

I was a teenager in the 80's - heavily into electro- synth music - when I got my driving license I used to drive all night cross country listening to my favourite tracks on cassette tape - and where I lived there was a guy with a countach - so all these years later this music and the imagery resonates heavily with me - kind of bitter sweet - the hopes and dreams for me and the world that never happened but we thought was within our reach.

[@axelsnipergarage3139]

underrated comment. CHAT. Get it at least 100 likes.

[@TheIcePhoenixx]

word.

[@yeahx32p69]

what were the hopes and dreams of that time?

[@liminal-m3g]

@@yeahx32p69 - From about the mid-1980s I think young people like me (living in a wealthy city in a wealthy country) were optimistic that our hopes and dreams of positive technological, political, economic and social progress would become reality in the near future. This was also a period of economic growth and opportunity so there was the belief that you could achieve anything you wanted in terms of career and money if you put your mind to it regardless of your background. This was the message the political and popular culture of the 1980s era was giving us and this was the message many of us based our hopes and dreams on - how much of the message was based on reality and how much was an illusion is open for debate (this is just my personal perspective on the era - obviously other people may have had a totally different experience).

[@yeahx32p69]

@@liminal-m3g ohhh. Now I get it. It's understandable. America went through the same face in the 50s and the 60s. But then it also went through the broke 30s XD.

[@TheGilmourish_]

Welcome back Asthenic. Had been very long five months.

[@livestranger7046]

Asthenic is the greatest Chillwave/Synthwave compiler on all of KZbin.

[@HenriqueDevaje]

Agreed!!

[@RetroLife95]

Alongside SoulSearchAndDestroy, Gelbar & Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture(CBMC)...

[@nickgreu4ever]

yes yes yes

[@Plaguebearer7]

Sequencer is great too

[@williamechols2731]

On stressful Friday nights when putting the Bangkok Post to bed, I discovered these mixes, and I found some sort of freedom in the flow. When all was said and done, I’d hop on a motorbike and cut a line through a blade runner view of the Bangkok night, then past the underside of canal city shacks, past the truck depot where neon karaoke bars and bored beauties lining the sidewalk waited to sing, and onto Rama IV to filter through the endless traffic jam. It hasn’t been a year since I left that crazy town to sink in the soulless swamp of DC. But I miss those motor-lit Bangkok nights, when the Aesthetic flow made sense, not just as a retro-futurists yearning for an imagined future that never came, but for the endless beauty of a now that can still be.

[@atownlefttrain]

That was beautiful man.

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Wow. If you wrote books, I'd definitely read them!

[@williamechols2731]

MrGrumpyGills That’s really kind of you. I am trying to get one book published right now and am writing another set in Bangkok. I’ll let you know. Thanks for the encouragement! May we all find love in and get love from what we do. Update: I published that book, it’s called Lana Walked on the Shore. The next one is set in Bangkok!

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@williamechols2731 That's awesome! Yes, please let me know when everything worked out. I'm always on the lookout for great non-mainstream literature.

[@williamechols2731]

MrGrumpyGills I’ll screen capture your comment to prove I have an audience out there! :) Stay well in your part of the world stranger!

[@nightgazr]

Welcome back, Asthenic! We all are waiting for you

[@melgibsonaftertwobeers6119]

This makes me nostalgic for a place that I can picture in my mind, that I feel like i've been to, yet we aren't even there yet.

[@THome92]

A comment section filled with warm and kindhearted comments. Thanks KZbin

[@Aetherrreal]

been waiting for so long! These mixes are my soul

[@kaachan]

Working while listening to your mixes is the best, I get so focused it's freaky. I'm pretty new to Synthwave and I never thought I'd discover a new genre of music to fall in love with. Anyway, thanks for everything you do!

[@stickijimmi1385]

First track might be one of my favorites. Keeps me coming back everytime

[@Forhill]

such a great mix! thanks for including me in it

[@DiceDecides]

22:49 FORHILL I've said it before but man this is GOLD

[@Forhill]

DiceDecides thank you!

[@SkyNikita322]

Great song man really

[@Forhill]

@@SkyNikita322 Thanks!

[@ZaneAlexanderNC]

Thanks Asthenic! We welcome you back! Where the heck ya been though?! 😡

[@Jazz74774]

Thank you for your music Zane. Elementary is stellar.

[@maximos118]

Yes! I love these Mixes. Perfect for concentration while coding.

[@Jacktherippler1]

Same here bro =)

[@nyoom7495]

Editing scripts at this very moment actually.

[@DemonRage90]

Brings so many memories. The 80's were ahead of it's time. This is simply beautiful, Thank you for taking the time to do this, really appreciate it.

[@TCRSreloaded]

holy shit this is good. thank god you're back. took the bus the other day from frankfurt to London. 15 hours. listened to your mixes all the way, so soothing.

[@SynthCity-j3v]

It makes me feel like I’m transported back to the good old days

[@romahawk3125]

Driving on this road with my imagined R34 💎. Love it ✊.

[@logicbombs5490]

A new Asthenic upload - just what I needed today. Best mood playlist creator!

[@Crazycakebaker]

ILLUSIONS are like dreams keep the dreams alive

[@SmileDude4makeulaugh]

So many feelings coming from the video and the songs, glad that you're back!

[@Zanosuke]

Mr. Asthenic, welcome back. We've.. missed.. you.. But seriously, glad to see you!

[@sakanasui2531]

As long as I got these great mixes, I'll live these last 2 weeks 👌

[@andycarlson1443]

Thank you for all these AWESOME mixes, Asthenic. This is my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@HiddenRefuge]

Glad to see you back with yet another wonderful mix, Asthenic and cheers to all the great artists out there!

[@hectorgabrielmoralesfilloy229]

Yess!! There we go again, thanks for your mixes :)

[@smilingearth5181]

There are three certainties: death, taxes and amazing chillwave mixes by Asthenic.

[@Forestmarko]

ah, great news and a great mix welcome back and please - stay :)

[@brothermalleus4525]

Is this real life? Asthenic is back??! Omg :D

[@SrNeoxNGT1kk]

It's a dream, wake up!

[@repalopo]

@@SrNeoxNGT1kk no, it's reality *intense synthwave music starts*

[@roeykarpol6931]

Me: when will be the next synthwave track? Asthenic: yes

[@scherenschnitt6333]

I listened to this on my way to work. Seldomly that I have been that chilled. Great!

[@entomberexarch3475]

Dude! Thanks for coming back man :) hope all is well!

[@jillsophia6296]

Thank you, Asthenic, for your wonderful electric dreams that make my insomnia more bearable....💗

[@baileykilmartin6099]

Just in time for the day where I need to do an excessive amount of work behind a computer and am starved of good beats. This comes and saves me.

[@Dns.inceptiowl]

He's back and his track is MASSIVE

[@seido463]

such a cool blend of 80s and 90s. Loving your mixes. Thank you.

[@Mik-hm9tb]

Dat swinging hi-hats, oh my

[@veortox330]

This without drugs is out of this world. This on drugs is out of the universe

[@Frostytree13]

HES BACK!

[@williamscottgordon628]

I love your vids in general...but I gotta say, this one specifically has allowed me to concentrate enough to complete a fair share of projects I don't actually want to do in record time! Cheers, and thanks!

[@juliant9264]

Got so many stares when I was playing this in the rx7 while in Houston and San Antonio

[@LesZoso]

Great way to start the day. Thank you, Asthenic.

[@brvhtxxbxk]

Thanks for uploading this amazing playlist on my birthday!!Its a really nice gift since i love each song on here 🎁💕👌

[@dashrubberbear]

Aaawww Yissss! :D THANKS! Glad you are back!

[@cheatman05]

Dotmatrix my man, you made it to Asthenic, congrats! It was refreshing to hear Cetus as the intro in this mix

[@phaaze3096]

Good to see you posting again!

[@komet_13]

For months we have not heard you hahaha, it's good to see you again.

[@adrianjair2581]

Welcome back.! 💫

[@twentyninedoesnotlastforev5455]

Oh shit man, I'm happy you're back! It's been awhile!

[@stephenorona2253]

More then art ....inspirational....thank you ...from Los angeles

[@alexaalexandru316]

Back on the road indeed....Welcome back

[@madreflex3830]

That was a good surprise seeing you back

[@tiagogajardoni9215]

i Just love your mixes, thank you! cheers from Brasil!!

[@SrNeoxNGT1kk]

After 5 month... I'm here, Again!

[@iamfinebro6444]

Why do a lot of people think that Asthenic is the author of mixes? Nevermind of this fact music on this channel is fantastic.

[@GyanAddict]

I'm so happy I found this genre.

[@dorovich4735]

Nice to se- i mean, hear you again!

[@JammiH]

Been waiting for this! 👍

[@sammycat3437]

Bro 4:20 put me in a whole new dimention when i closed my eyes

[@anonhera9013]

Hola, es excelente que ya estés dé vuelta, me alegra saber que estás bien. Y escuchar tú increíble imaginación y creación. Te extrañabamos. Por lo pronto deja viajar al pasado, Asthenic.

[@koaxis77]

That green's lit af.

[@noonesperfect]

Empty lane , straight for almost 38 minutes, who doesn't want it :)

[@jasonscott9107]

Thanks for coming back

[@ultimatebeunhaas]

A bit late to the party while at sea but i am flippin HYPED to see you putting out content again! Welcome back!

[@OneTiredDude88]

He’s back!!!!! I believed you would return and lo, it is with grace and beauty.

[@chaoticmonkey2694]

i like the subtle loop

[@sn0wb00ts]

Good to see you back. Great mix

[@bobbyb3543]

Wow first track is really something else

[@emmaponomariov6577]

Those buses on the left look like they're grooving to the beat.

[@abigailmicaela2584]

great

[@masterbetty7050]

Enter the waves.

[@YV11110]

Good music for a good night

[@tombombadil5629]

So glad to see another mix from you Asthenic! Thank you so much for the work/time you put into this.

[@manrique420]

Endless sounds waves

[@rodrigoe3104]

So God has returned... neat. (I’m talking to you Asthenic)

[@jeremiahdearagon1676]

Amigo mio! Great to hear from you again -- the perfect sounds for when i'm on a soundtrip .^_^.

[@furkanuner8989]

Feeling it in my veins

[@nikolaboras1445]

The best mixes have returned!

[@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin]

Thank you, Asthenic. You are awesome.

[@michaelpouchet]

What a time to be alive....

[@TheHekateris]

Fabulous! Welcome back! OI hope everything's going well in your world. ♥

[@atl5353]

Finally its here 💙❤️

[@LarsAgerbk]

best synthwave video I have ever SEEN

[@donaldlove4039]

Finally, I can ride my Lamborghini around the Miami beautiful beaches listening to your new masterpieces!

[@musicOneRelation]

Good)

[@АртемСилантьев-л4г]

OneRelation yes)

[@sapphicsnowboarder756]

Good to have you back! I Always love your videos!

[@Silvyu4]

Yes! Thank you! Best synthwave channel!

[@RadRogue1]

Who am I? - Where am I going? - What is this wonderful music?

[@np512]

My jaw dropped in my office when I saw this come up on my home screen. PRAISE ASTHENIC

[@lukefryer6452]

I bow deeply at the Asthenic Cathedral. Thank you.

[@lengaming1651]

Omg you're actually alive holy shit

[@Progrediens]

Just what I needed today!

[@luja9811]

Fuck no yea! I've been waiting for this guy to upload for five months

[@machay55]

Been waiting a while for another one of these!

[@danathmarquezher760]

Bienvenido vaquero!!!!

[@andrepacheco5579]

So happy you're back! I was missing some fresh asthenic mixes :)

[@martix9747]

Great to have you back Asthenic

[@etkarii]

GOD BLESS YOU ARE BACK!!!!!!

[@vladdancornea6342]

Thank you for reminding me that I have a soul!

[@OGBubbaThrice]

Just beautiful! Thank you

[@jgrtrx]

Oh my god Retrovailles is an awesome song :D