String Theory

Music available for download and streaming (see below).
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and streaming on Spotify etc. Not available on Google Play unfortunately, as that would conflict with the video (since Google like to upload music videos themselves).
Video made in Lightwave and HitFilm Express over a 4 year period (~2 years for music, 2 years for video). Total render time: ~1 year on a 2008 potato and a Surface Pro 4.
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[@chrisjonestube]

Now also available on iTunes, Amazon etc. (links in the description).

[@Zauriooo]

You are soo coool!!!! Beautifull sound and visual design

[@rhody4210]

This needs more attention

[@perperperpen]

Did you make the song aswell or just the visual?

[@chrisjonestube]

@@perperperpen Both.

[@zogwater]

@Chris Jones you give me sci fi movie vibes in this song I dunno but I’m thinking men in black, also good song and animation very underrated

[@ZekeDilligaf]

I would love to see this on a massive cinema screen

[@Firepal3D]

I'd love seeing this in 3D, IN VR 180 :D

[@OscarBoix]

@@Firepal3D actually this video in 3d world be one of the most amazing things in internet, because actually it is also one of the most amazing

[@gerryscrudi2124]

It sounds like is from "now u see me"

[@gustavobarbosanunessoares4619]

Hope you've realized your wish

[@ganondorfgaming7207]

Gerry Scrudi oh my gosh you right

[@pyrrehraus6571]

The instrumental is what does it this looks and feels like a intro cinematic of a sci-fi movie

[@sci_pain3409]

exactly what i was thinking

[@chipperthesquirreltommyhal8371]

@Tyrel Hansen yea! its like 2020 to 100000000000.00000000000000.0000000000000 years from NOW!

[@zizaijunior5826]

Reminded me of the original Spider-Man movie intro

[@chauncey3587]

It remind anyone else of Spider-Man or call of duty ghosts

[@heatedpants8437]

but better

[@alexthe_nerdygeek]

“Every string was animated” 👐👏👐👏👐👏

[@Ikxi]

wait wait wait wait what I thought he maybe used something like Animation Nodes to automate it did the old description really say this? edit:typo

[@AJ_Animations]

Wow, that’s amazing

[@sonicsupersam7793]

I thought he used an algorithm but he took the time to animate it spot on? wow

[@Raemey]

@@sonicsupersam7793 well, maybe that explains somehow why he spent 4 years making this masterpiece.

[@sonicsupersam7793]

@@Raemey that’s a good point, i didn’t think of it like that.

[@exyl_sounds]

i just started studying physics and I actually understood some of the visualizations, im mind blown in every way

[@aulinjake]

Wow, didn't expect to find you here! This is certainly a work of art. Haven't gotten to such a level that I understand any of this yet lol, but it looks very cool nonetheless.

[@uravuz]

bro i love your music

[@LumosTerris]

I found your Ping song randomly on KZbin Music lol. Also amen, this video is absolutely nuts.

[@Doddo0]

Mucho agree

[@dubbyplays]

gives Marvel big hero vibes

[@carykh]

This is like Animusic, but way more cinematic and high-tech! I'm impressed

[@imterribleokay1292]

Good to see you here

[@unfixability]

greetings

[@loukhas]

so am i, also hello cary

[@First_Muharram_2122]

H

[@klonanbrown2807]

Hello cary

[@jackrabbit5027]

This is the type of video that should be the intro to some amazing movie, not just a KZbin video with 60 thousand views.

[@SubFIamingo]

True

[@leonidevgen1952]

А хули у тебя Путин на аве

[@edge2579]

Why does this feel like he recorded pure imagination that just.. makes sense???

[@ganondorfgaming7207]

Grace Keeler cracracraaaackheaad

[@ganondorfgaming7207]

Grace Keeler Lmao I was joking

[@Anybody34]

Grace Keeler lsd doesnt make you a crack head dawg, i had it 2-3 times by now and it has always been a really interesting (positive) expirience

[@taylorsworkshop3764]

@@Anybody34 It's a drug, so it does make you a crackhead lmao

[@lemongingerchan2853]

@Grace Keeler I have questions sir ..what's a third eye ? how did u open it ? Was it a good experience ? Im so curious

[@DoodleChaos]

My mind is blown, inspired, and upset that I didn't find this masterpiece sooner! Keep up the great work Chris you are a true artist!

[@Darkhooper]

A man of culture.

[@portalpat42]

Hi DoodleChaos! I couldn't agree more! Love your vids btw, cool to see you here :)

[@prashantyerpude5674]

Yooo

[@adamcaspe5139]

Oh that's what the rush e 3d channel is called...

[@Unique_O]

@@adamcaspe5139yh lol 😅😂

[@zarkflappysheep]

This is a true experience. It exceeds in all facets that it includes. I can't even imagine what any of this would look like while it was being made its just mind blowing. This is something everyone should see.

[@zarkflappysheep]

@@1iknow are you dead

[@gilles466]

well, certainly didnt expect you to be the top comment when i wanted to listen to this song while doing your zamwam project.

[@credulousrbt894]

This has so little views it's unfair. This has become my favorite video on KZbin no joke. The soundtrack is excellent but animation is also godly

[@spoono]

It's also made by a single guy.

[@user-zo5xg5hh5f]

@@spoono Pure dedication. All the respects for this man.

[@tubgold]

Out of the 10k videos (or more) I have watched on KZbin this is my fav

[@Random_.]

Yup Chris Jones is the best Human alive

[@enderwigin7976]

Needs billion views , and beat those stupid rapping clips.

[@biltrex]

This is one of the most astonishing pieces of artwork and music I've seen in ages. In my life, I would like to do just one thing this cool. This needs to be nominated for so many awards. This should be trending on KZbin. Let's all get the word out and get Mr. Jones here some much deserved recognition!

[@tokyomobster3072]

Blender is open source and completely free! Download it and you'll be able to make something like this one day.

[@biltrex]

Tokyo Mobster I have been using LightWave 3D for 24 years. I have an Emmy Award and been nominated 3 other times. I have worked on Star Trek, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica and Eureka. And yet... I have still never made anything THIS cool. :-) This is next-level creativity, combined with legendary execution. Only a sprinkling of people on the planet could conceive of such a project, let alone complete it. Even if he never does another piece of art in his life, Mr. Jones still has my deepest respect and admiration.

[@Astronet2030]

I guess there's literally zero hope of me getting getting this good ever! 😭

[@kneel.downnn]

@@biltrex I agree with you. Im a certified er. & an ar. , but As an artist I have always dreamt of making something like this someday since my boyhood. But now surprisingly I got here by utube algorithm. Its wonderful when you see someone who done exactly what you have thought as a whole new level. This is jus phenomenal. I think he is an artistic beast. I wanna be his shisyan

[@jonimaginations]

@@biltrex the combination of smooth transition and visual eyeguiding is exceptional. U can basically feel the force at some point. And you notice like 5 min later that you go "slower" or "faster". Its a strange feeling i get here. You are completely alone in this World and fight your way truth your decisions. Kinda like i would describe It.

[@Xereoos]

I spent my whole life creating music, and this vfx artist created a masterpiece I would never be able to think about composing. Wow.

[@manavnayyar]

Don't worry, he has well over 2.5 decades of experience in music. Atleast that's how much I know about. Probably even more that isn't even documented on the internet.

[@triandot]

ever noticed how hans zimmer been quiet since this dropped?

[@cregerbot8217]

LMAO

[@Random_.]

Well hans and Chris are at both level i think

[@ClicStudio]

@@Azchk You just can’t compare art I guess, but that thing’s quality is insane ngl, synths were sharp, bass was clear and defined, the mix and master are top notch and that composition is H O T

[@notflanders4967]

@@Azchk hmmm, shallow mindset... sucks to suck.

[@notflanders4967]

@@Azchk I mean, you think Hans just woke up a "hollywood film score composer?"

[@FrappuccinoAlfredo]

I like how it eventually zooms out to a galaxy/black hole at the end, showing how every part of the universe is made of "strings."

[@evengreven5515]

Yeah thats string theory

[@remphey]

i didn't get anything. i am to dumb for this.

[@FrappuccinoAlfredo]

Daniel [PAVOLU] look up string theory

[@cregerbot8217]

This is literally art, and there was not a word spoken

[@reezlaw]

It is the highest form of art, purely abstract

[@doloresmad-rigal6072]

101 percent agree

[@Joinedjustforthis]

Not that ive experienced it personally but this is pretty much what I imagine people who have 'synesthesia' experience when they listen to music. This is such a beautiful piece of media

[@purplehaze2358]

4 years' worth of effort was put into this. This isn't just impressive, it's a true achievement in independent artistry.

[@muhammadyaqoob7265]

The 14 people who disliked probably thought that these were the answers to their science test

[@melvin4524]

The man. The myth. The legend returns

[@AVGyerra22]

This oddly feels like a bunch of battle hungry gods fighting in "space", or a plane of existence we don't understand. 3:09 alone feels like two entities racing across the multiverse in unfathomable speeds, fueled by uncontested rage and lust for destruction. When they both collide at 3:23 it gives of a celestial explosion feel but far greater in magnitude than any star could produce, to properly describe it is "The largest blackhole known to man exploding". The best part is it that continues to make a different story in my mind at 3:52 but is still connected to the latter; after said destructive impact of the two gods/celestial beings the inhabitants or what remained of them rush to escape the rotting part of that area in search of a new place to call their own. Most of them didn't make it. At 4:40 it gives off the impression that whatever being created this universe saw the destruction and wanted to create someone or something to rectify the destruction by making new places for lesser beings to live in and destroy those wreaking havoc among their universe. The seemingly unstable but powerful dot at 5:31 is the creation intended to bring order and it makes it's presence known at 5:42 by making a new galaxy or something akin to those lines. Then the "lawbringer" goes to chase the other things causing destruction in their universe at 6:31, destroying them all.

[@АлексейДашутин-м5х]

Lord, no comment! verything that you wrote here - I already know. It was like you stole my thoughts and wrote them here... This is really what I represent about this video! I just do not understand how the author is now offended for the small amount of space for the content of which it took 4 years... THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. Everything that I have written may sound strange to you, since I am from Russia, and this commentary has been translated using Google Translate.

[@PotatoTheProgrammer]

this man has written a story into a video this abstract get this video to a million views right now

[@Peoplecool7]

Imagine waiting A YEAR to render a video...Truly mind blown blowing

[@theunknown760]

NOOO I CAN'T BELIEVE IT YOU FINISHED THE ED SOUNDTRACK!! I'm so happy I love your work so much!

[@twerkmaster-yn7yz]

Friend: you can't see music Me:

[@kaexewires7531]

oh how wrong he was...

[@Seraa-zt4co]

Ahem you have 69 likes if some one liked tell me

[@idontknowwhattocallthis5235]

Countryhuman Arabic Someone liked you can like now

[@grimmisascorchmain9486]

Except you can, but this isn't it

[@banesrb]

*cough* visualization *cough*

[@kevinh4493]

Bruh, it's been 4 years. Edit: Wow. Just when I expected it to end, it just kept coming. Good render!

[@justsomepandawithinternet]

Yee

[@calbassar69]

I still don't understand why this work of supreme art has not hit the trends and has not received millions of views around the world. This masterpiece definitely deserves more attention. I've been watching this video countless times, and I don't get bored. These 7 minutes pass like 3, honestly

[@NewBlueType]

I've been making music for a long time and I can't even imagine making something a fraction as complex and cinematic sounding as this. The fact that you not only did the music but also the visuals just completely blows my mind. Amazing ✌🏽

[@damasterofskitsees]

Everyone in the comments. REMEMBER ME! More music videos like these should exist. This is award winning!

[@Eternal_23]

It's definitely is bro, shame that most people are interested in stupid things

[@damasterofskitsees]

@@Eternal_23 What's funny is that I added this to my music playlist since this is pretty much a music video.

[@rationxl2922]

@@damasterofskitsees lol same! 😂

[@damasterofskitsees]

@@rationxl2922 I see you're man of culture

[@thewaysh]

When some people ask you to release the full version of your music, so instead you visualize a theoretical framework in the most satisfactory way AND give them the full version of your music.

[@eeee99998]

This is so underrated i mean he even did the music

[@yo90bosses]

This NEEDS to be rerendered at 8k 60FPS and then the raw file needs to be available somewhere. KZbin compression is NOT having it with this video even at 4K. Absolute masterpiece!

[@BreadMakerCTM]

Winamp visualizations on steroids! Good work, mate!

[@616Metalhead616]

I still love Winamp and use it, some time ago it get an update to 5.8. And 2019 it says on the homepage it will be back again, i hope after so many years it still will be the feeling it gave over all these years, but imagine how awesome it would be to get such visualizations like THIS?! :O I love winamps for years but woah. :D Maybe it's a secret project and they work together :D i loved Ed it was sooooo awesome and now this.., Ed gave me the chills and more than anything else that the imagination that the Matrix could be real. haha Brainfuck at it's best. :D Superb.

[@bl4ck1911]

@@616Metalhead616 with the help of realtime neural network processing, we can get a song split in instruments and those intstruments separated in midi triggers that individually make up notes in harmony using an pre coded set of instructions. This would really be cool. So far we can make stuff react to frequencies haha

[@heliothrax7716]

The blue light racer dot is unarguably the best protaganist in any movie I have ever watched.

[@mdalikazi]

Swiss watch companies employ 20 master watch makers to build 1 watch meticulously and sell for $250,000. Chris Jones single handedly spent 4 years making this creative piece of work and we get to watch it for FREE. It's not fair for someone like Chris but I'm glad we have the chance to experience his work.

[@strange_evolution9047]

As someone that loves physics and science in general this is awesome.

[@strange_evolution9047]

I agree with my self.

[@eriksuna4036]

Pure combination of the most beautiful audiovisual art, the feeling of a tear and a smile when galaxies collapse when you close your eyes... It's the best video I've seen in more than a year, brutal.

[@avee2419]

I was lost in this musical universe

[@NarekAvetisyan]

This looks like a real passion project you had. Sick animations and music dude! Loved it. And the camera work is amazing too. It gave me butterflies in my stomack at some point. Also, what do you use to make the music? I'm very curious.

[@chrisjonestube]

Thanks - it's mainly Zebra, EWQLSO and Stormdrum in Cubase.

[@tubgold]

Chris Jones you deserve 50 million subscribers lmao you are so underrated

[@taran22eight]

​@@tubgold I agree it

[@Solbashio]

@@danielalp6871 read the desc

[@sirbughunter]

@@tubgold He definitely is. I only found out about him today... I love music. This music is very special. And the video is one of the best in the world. Full stop.

[@theweirdguy8963]

This is and will remain my favorite video of all time. Every time I watch it I’m mesmerized as it takes me onto a whole journey! It’s almost rude to call this a video instead of a masterpiece.

[@annoyniket]

This should be played on 4k TVs in the stores everywhere. And I would just watch it on repeat.

[@omni8568]

Holy crap THIS IS THE 👏 MOST 👏 UNDERRATED 👏 VIDEO 👏 EVER 👏

[@triisart1721]

Memento mori

[@goober_985]

This person deserves at *LEAST* 100 million subscribers.

[@revvilo]

I just got this in my suggestions, and it's... truly fantastic. It's so visceral. The camera unsteadiness, the dust, the DOF, the motion blur... but the soundtrack... oh my god... It's been a while since I was so immersed.

[@arch_caff]

This video seriously needs more attention.

[@daniel22music]

This man doesn't cease to blow me away every time. I've listened to this song so many times now and it never gets old. I'm incredibly impressed with this man's musical talent, especially being a music artist myself I can feel the sheer amount of blood sweat and tears put into making this song. This deserves so much more attention than it's getting. Keep up the good work

[@adamcaspe5139]

This was my most listened to song on Spotify. I think I alone raised the average plays per month a little bit 😂

[@tdf_worldkey6666]

this is the most beautiful visual representation of music ive ever seen its so accurate. i myself draw how i see notes and feel music but can never get it quite this is perfect

[@MichaelEnglyst]

Truly a visual and musical marriage of perfection. Love it!

[@ayac-_-]

Nobody The dreams of X Æ A-12:

[@WillFaustCuber]

🤣🤣🤣 lmaoo

[@morris7626]

😂😂

[@matheuswmac]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@flare_studios.]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thisusernameisalreadytaken8041]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheLandOfTheUnknowing]

I constantly come here just to listen and enjoy this masterpiece journey. I'm so glad to have discovered this early and enjoy it for many years and Its great to see the comments filled with people who are equally as blown away as I was when I first watched it and I still am.

[@GREATGEAR]

This was created in over 4-year period. Let that sink in. Holy sht

[@kaexewires7531]

this feels like the spider Man movie intro... this is legitimately REALLY good and awesome to see!

[@Sunset_LilLuck]

This would be cool for a movie intro! YESSS

[@HALF_DAY]

This needs to be screened in a movie theater

[@thegamehouse4245]

I have a lack of words to express the emotions this induces in me. This deserves to be remembered as one of the masterpieces of our time.

[@maxllir1]

Omg.................AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yaterjebaiter3977]

This... this right here is one of the greatest videos i've ever seen on this platform, and the fact the doesn't have over 1 million views makes me wonder what other masterpieces are out there waiting to be viewed.

[@Geweldenaar]

03:25 is sooo beautifully animated!!

[@reardoor]

This is the type of video to be recommended 6 years later in everyones recommended.

[@Sid_Kill]

Imagine there's whole another universe inside every quarks of every proton and we can never see how that universe looks in our entire human but this video interprets it exactly.

[@Silver-xj6gb]

They need this guy to design a doctor who intro.

[@FallenAsterism]

This is too underrated. I’m mesmerized

[@8Dorfzocker8]

My friend that must be one of the most beautiful CGI footage I haver seen. The fact that this was done by one person blows my mind. I was just sitting in front of my screen with open mouth getting blown away multiple times. You deserve so much more!!! I will share!

[@OrdinaryPersonah]

Idk man i just keep coming back to this magnificent work.

[@niekou3186]

Oh my god, this is actually one of the most beautiful and emotional videos I’ve ever seen-

[@rjeez95]

Same, its actually one of the most impressive things ever lol

[@RickDolishny]

You are a master. I have no idea how you did this.

[@rl2905]

One of the most amazing things I've ever seen....

[@aucomptoirdeselfes8024]

Man it took him 4 years to make this and it only haves that amount of views and likes. This should be his most popular video. Respect for taking so much time to make videos for his fans 👍

[@kofi3124]

Couldn't agree more!

[@infiniterealities4D]

Incredible sounds and visuals. Pioneering no doubt. Godlike.

[@josefilipesampaio]

Damn cool surprise. Loved "ed" soundtrack and here it is a extended version. Kind of a genius this guy

[@helpmeget1ksubs.please284]

*"When the world needed him the most. He came back"*

[@fimlystyle9166]

plz youtube recommend this video to everyone so that they'd know this masterpiece exists

[@MrVampiGames]

This video just gives me hope in the brilliance of the human mind, it will always be there.

[@pepilyo]

Don't worry, this will get in everybody's recommendation eventually ;)

[@JM-lc5jx]

This had a better plot arc than most movies I've seen.

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

And the twists! Got me emotional.

[@Lsfjaljdkjsadjf]

It’s funny how it seems there is a story to this but there are no words and only lines and music.

[@BUBBLE_55]

I have never seen such a beautiful creation anywhere on KZbin, you deserve Millions of views !!

[@rufflesntruffles2]

this is seriously underrated, this is like something you'd see at the beginning of a very high budget movie

[@EliT347]

This is seriously one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Even took the originality and creativity down to the music! Absolutely astonishing and incredible work, Chris. Keep doing what you do.

[@OliverKelso]

How? how does this not have more views? Watching this took me on an insane journey.

[@alberttarimo]

my mind won't be the same again, so beautiful

[@Brumselsprout]

This is hypnotizing, so beautiful and amazing. I will never be able to comprehend the fact that one human being made this.

[@616Metalhead616]

AWESOMENESS at it's best. Ed is real and this is his journey through digital space. :D

[@memethanYT]

This looks absolutely INSANE on a Philips TV with Ambilight.

[@IroncladIndustriesGaming]

This is it. The apex of music.

[@george.exe_stopped_working]

how on gods green earth did you not release a tutorial on some of the techniques used in this. its just spot on perfect. from the camera movements to the lens flare. a masterpiece hidden in the shadows.

[@marlonb1852]

Can't agree more

[@splinty8585]

this is under 100k views??it might not be the most interesting to some, but holy more need to know about this beauty

[@battery_wattage]

I would love to consume this in ultra high bitrate with $10k headphones.

[@lichendigital]

My mind is absolutely and completely blown. Whooooooooa. So freaking amazing. What composing and VFX tallent!!!

[@D3MON-studio]

Mountains off sound, love it

[@crow5228]

This looks like a whole intro for a movie with a very high budget

[@spectrum7821]

This is TOO underrated felt like a opening for a movie! The quality is so good! cant imagine how long this took, Not even rendering! The effort! You really deserve recognition! Im not even talking about the Music!

[@blzr8]

My brain tickles

[@arthur_r626]

Hollywood PLEASE give this man a job. Meanwhile, there are clown "musicians" who get MILLIONS from using autotune, playback and getting their producer's credit for them.

[@MykytaMinich]

Don't worry, he has enough of them)

[@AndriyAndriyAndriy]

This is amazing. Breathtaking, both visuals and music. I wonder how many gems like this out there on KZbin without deserved recognition.

[@trilogyprions9924]

I can't believe I'm saying this. But, this _is_ underrated no joke about it. Also love this music and the video. It's the potential that I could barely see in all of the music videos that I listen to and watch, with the audio wiggling the lines everywhere, taken to its maximum and literal conclusion. Squiggly Nova.

[@mashailalowaidah7336]

i dont know why but ive just noticed that in 0:40 the strings could be read as "string theory".... this is the third time that I watched the video :O

[@ScientObject40]

I wish I could like this video again.

[@Octamed]

If ever there was something that NEEDS to be rendered in 3D VR 180 it's this.

[@odditoriumleviathan8725]

Oh my god. On an oculus q 2 at full resolution? I would cry.

[@KittyKow]

A honest masterpiece !

[@cobensalazar5492]

Deserves MUCH more love, the KZbin Algorithm really failed us this time. Please Re-post this video, or something, it needs a second shot.