DON'T LET THE BELLHOPS BITE | Dark Deception Song!

In Glowstick Entertainment's 'Dark Deception' you must face your fears and find redemption through a series of terrible nightmares. Gathering the mysterious 'ring pieces' for the equally mysterious Bierce, her ballroom will send you into the depths of terror to face demonic schoolgirls, flesh hungry ducks and a hotel staffed by murder monkeys...
FINALLY.
This song has been sitting completed on my hard drive since mid 2019. Life happened, projects kept coming up and the opportunity to make the video for this one just kept getting pushed back. I am SO glad to finally have this video finished and to be able to share this song with you! (Also that the costume still fitted after sitting in a box unused for over 2 years)
When I wrote this there were only a couple of chapters of the game available and a lot less of the lore and story had been revealed so I chose to focus on the world of the first nightmare 'Monkey Business'. If you'd like to see me explore some of the other nightmares from the game let me know!
A huge thanks to everyone involved in making this a reality. To Liz for her help filming and for the environment painting, to oo Oxygen for the mix and going back to make tweaks to a song we finished over 2 years prior, to Random Encounters and Insane Ian for their cameos and of course to my fantastic Patrons!
#darkdeception #monkeybusiness
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Lyrics and vocals by The Stupendium
Beat produced by Sinima Beats
Mixing by @OxygenBeats
Video by The Stupendium & Lizzy CJ
Dark Deception Font by @Angelo9210
3D Printing by Calistotash: / calistotash
Guest appearances by @randomencounters and @Insaneian
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The Stupendium is a musician, animator and content creator, creating weird, wonderful and usually incredibly nerdy songs and animations. Join them on their journey to obscure, niche internet stardom! They have some pretty decent videos, wonderful facial hair and a great sense of discomfort describing themselves in the third person.

[@TheStupendium]

LYRICS: VERSE 1: There's a cosy little place tucked away Between the third and fourth circle of hell Where you can take a break, make a great vacation Maybe take in just a little damnation as well So ring the bell - we're excited to welcome you in No time here to dwell on your sins Your itinerary's fairly heavily perilous but let me share the various amenities you're getting within If you’ve got luggage, the staff can take it through But the baggage that's emotional - well that can stay with you You've clearly packed a bag with plans to stay a day or two But it's pretty optimistic if you think you won't be strewn Across the floor, twisted and deformed little bits of blood and gore chewed and spit out of the maw Of a vicious set of jaws In a spiffy uniform All your sins have a cost But your death is complimentary of course CHORUS: It’s just monkey business But with one key difference That the one reliving it Is beyond deliverance We've got one piece hidden in Deep amongst these remnants Of our one-time residents In our little hotel in hell where the bellhops bite VERSE 2: We're afraid to say that the pool is closed Since the life guard started to decompose Down here things lurk deep below So stay clear if you want to keep your toes The continental breakfast will be served ‘til ten But nobody ever wakes up to attend ‘Cause if you lay your head on a bed you'll be too dead for eggs And you'll never eat bacon again Our gymnasium's stocked with the best utensils Though you ought to be running without the treadmill The bar is a haunt with all the spirits you want They were all the last guests to get killed We've so many amenities, no chance of boredom We both know you've already seen the ballroom A little reminder you've a riddle to find or It is frivolous fighting your doom CHORUS: It’s just monkey business But with one key difference That the one reliving it Is beyond deliverance We've got one piece hidden in Deep amongst these remnants Of our one-time residents In our little hotel in hell where the bellhops bite VERSE 3: Think twice before you use that phone by the bed Room service will cost you an arm and a leg And a torso, a stomach a neck and a head The menu’s sparse but the staff’s well fed We'll provide a device that might help you find the Shards you've been tasked with and hide from the nightmares But if you try to check the TripAdvisor You'll likely trip and die, sir Five stars, never a survivor We're not winding you up We're not letting you go Fish the mint from the blood pooling in the pillows Checkout is at one - not that you need to know Pay your tab at the front desk or death will be slow We strongly urge that you defer your day's ablutions The concierge will start the purge before you're through them Whilst on your journey on the way to retribution We hope that you enjoy your stay of execution CHORUS: It’s just monkey business But with one key difference That the one reliving it Is beyond deliverance We've got one piece hidden in Deep amongst these remnants Of our one-time residents In our little hotel in hell where the bellhops bite

[@jmk527]

Welcome back.

[@mr.sophisticated]

Do you ever plan to make a series of dark deception songs

[@Cokanova.animator.film.studio]

💓😳

[@sighmylifesigh3834]

I love the stuff you guys are making, please keep making more :)

[@jmk527]

May I lend you a Bass Voice and Chior?

[@dimondeater5416]

I love how the part “room service will cost you an arm and a leg, and a torso, a stomach, a neck, and a head” basically means the room service costs everything BUT an arm and a leg

[@cynthiathornton5762]

*Tip not included in listed price

[@valbroderick8156]

@Gage King how many arms and legs does the human body have? That should help you understand.

[@SCP_Wandsman13_13]

Cheaper then most hotels, I must say.

[@bahamuthdragonchild2218]

Does that mean that in theory if you order the room service to bring food, you are still able to "Consume the food"? I don't say "Eat" because your head is gone. but every thing else after the stomach are still there, without the torso around that Organs. remember, that is just a theory. in practice that doesn't work, i know🤣

[@Sockman3002]

I don't think that's what he meant

[@GlowstickEntertainment]

Absolutely blown away by the quality! Cheers to you, good sir!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@vizionraymond2455]

Yeah he did some amazing work!

[@SpringyGirl69]

Ayyyy it’s the DD creators

[@kingducky4399]

Based!!!

[@The___Rat]

I just knew you’d be here

[@_chishika_]

“fish the mint from the blood, pooling in the pillows” creates such a raw and striking image in your head, gives off the same energy as “ashes to ashes nine to five, the light in the tunnel has been privatised”, like these are so creative

[@_chishika_]

maybe just cause of their visuals and place in their respective songs but still, the thought of leaves you with each time you listen is just 👌

[@clockworkprovidence6760]

Anyone notice at 2:40 the table review says "Trapadvisor" instead? It's details like these that maked every song worth repeating

[@vetayamale1830]

My god your right

[@lionlucas7248]

i dont think anyone else noticed

[@nick_witha_stick]

It also says, "The Hellton, 3.5th circle" referring to the line, "tucked away between the third and forth circle of hell"

[@sehbaanabbasi]

You have some sharp eyes and yes this is the love what AAA studios can't achieve

[@Mikeylanee]

Haha, and in the same scene where you can see the tablet, you can spot the red dot slowly creeping up on him

[@Shwabadi]

this hook is SO catchy haha

[@TheStupendium]

Glad you enjoyed it, man! :)

[@FourAcesWild]

agreed

[@jonathanking218]

Seriously. I've watched the video repeatedly, and instead of exorcizing the hook, I'm just embedding it further.

[@musicaman8683]

Absolutely. “Where the bellhops bite” slaps so much.

[@cappella264]

I know right 😄

[@Axqu7227]

“The one reliving it is beyond deliverance.” I looked up the lore of the game based on that line and wow, Stupes wasn’t kidding. It’s really nice to see a game set in hell where the protagonist deserves to be there.

[@GenocidalSquid]

Yeah- wonder where the end comes. Like we’re getting somewhere with all the story and backstory.

[@hsay4]

What did the protagonist do? I haven’t played the game

[@TheSamsquidge]

@@hsay4 Doug Houser (the protagonist) Is in hell for many reasons. 1. Cheating on his wife 2. Being a negligent parent 3. Murdering his wife and accidentally getting his daughter killed in the process 4. Sexually abused some women Also, many of the monsters in this game are manifestations of people either Doug or Bierce have wronged in their life.

[@theworstghost123]

@@TheSamsquidge Then what do the monkes represent?

[@boxinthejack2166]

@@theworstghost123 actually most of the monsters in the game are the corrupted rotting souls of sinful people that were killed in this nightmare realm. The Murder Monkeys are the souls of murderers

[@MonsterBunnyblabla]

Im absolutely obsessed with the part with all the bellhop monkies eyes turning unevenly and remaining unfocused to the beat, before all of them focus on you. The little detail where you can see that the eyes swirl into the back of their head before the eyes turn red?👌Chefs kiss!

[@blarg2429]

Chefs kiss? Do they really?

[@clockworkmonsters8590]

@@blarg2429 No, they bite.

[@k.h.production22669]

​@@clockworkmonsters8590 Kinky

[@SandsBros]

0:27 my guy did not just tell us to turn on notifications during the song. This is a bop, dont even know the game, especially the chorus

[@CJtheentity]

The game is Dark Deception, and it’s quite fun. The gameplay can best be described as horror game pac man with twists, but there’s also lore to uncover

[@misterc1099]

Every time Stups releases a new song I get excited the most for the chorus because without fail everytime he makes the most catchy chorus. and this time....is no exception! Beautiful wordplay and lyrics, haunting melody and overall much like most stupendium songs, it makes me want to play the game it's based off of.

[@lukebennett4804]

the best thing: you can't disagree

[@kylepeters8690]

you know, that's something I've never really thought of but you are one hundred percent right about. He nails the chorus every time and they often contain the lyrics I remember the most

[@Ra-ss5pn]

yeah i agree

[@D0BAU23]

I disagree. Wait. Who the f*ck put "dis" next to my "agree" word.

[@mrmeme1950]

@@ellie2878 ok?

[@BlakeTheGamblingHero]

Definately need a whole collection of each chapter and theme. Like having victorian style for the golden statues or like club music for the nurses. That would be amazing to see each chapter given its own dedicated song

[@evagarcia865]

What would the song for the theme park FNAF-looking guys sound?

[@sinfull_king]

@@evagarcia865 It would probably have lines from the JoyJoy theme song in it and probably all the members singing it in different verses and in the last verse Joykill (The combination of all three) would sing. And i got a cool name already: "EnJoyJoy your stay". Would be a cool concept

[@evagarcia865]

@@sinfull_king Song for the clowns should be filled with references to memes just cuz they’re clowns

[@alexanderhood8993]

@@evagarcia865 well clown is the souls of the trolls.

[@Despacitoian]

@@evagarcia865 song for the clowns is just opinions he disagrees with(and all the captions end in a clown emoji)

[@beepboopmeow203]

I always loves how he made what is basically the most insignificant chapter that's forgotten basically the moment it's over. Suddenly feel like the magnum opus of the game. He gives so much personality to this murderous staff. As a long time fan of Dark Deception I love this.

[@averagetboihater8357]

I actually really liked the first chapter, honestly in terns of atmosphere and ambientation, is probably my favorite

[@beepboopmeow203]

@@averagetboihater8357 I liked the first as well, it's just that gameplay wise it's really treated like a throwaway chapter

[@thesanss4671]

You know, I was first introduced to the game by this song. And when I first heard it I thought it was purely about a hotel in hell where you need to survive murder monkeys. I mean, I wasn't wrong but it left out a whole lot of info about *literally everything else*

[@sydssolanumsamsys]

stupendium uses they/them pronouns!

[@colonelcorn9500]

@@sydssolanumsamsysHe doesn’t, stop spreading misinformation.

[@theduckofwisdom5265]

We NEED a Song For The Dread Duckies From This LITERAL Legend.

[@SeBa-xb3jn]

No, the rest of the characters.

[@al3xir9269]

Oh my god it is the duck of wisdom.

[@samantharutledge6427]

Every chapter needs a song

[@IcyCaress]

Phenomenal... Visuals... Audio... All just phenomenal. Ye gawds man how do you do it

[@kittenchopper4646]

Truly

[@jamesmcclure90]

Didn't expect to see you here Icy, but man am I glad you are!

[@mr_black_hat999]

As someone who just recently played through whole dark deception, I must say: you really really nailed the atmosphere. Time to listen at least 500 times.

[@fanachy7861]

Im waiting for it to come to switch

[@swietyboze1792]

I just realized you have a dont starve pfp

[@jakoblent4694]

@@swietyboze1792 i think its more villainous regarding the name

[@swietyboze1792]

@@jakoblent4694 that is a ds top hat

[@jakoblent4694]

@@swietyboze1792 i just noticed

[@savvythedivineyethuggable7493]

Fun Fact: The Murder Monkeys always know where you are. Even when you are in a secret room, but they still don't enter the secret rooms even if the door is open. They just stand outside and wait for you to come out.

[@MrMoron-qn5rx]

Every second you arnt running, they're getting closer! Start running.

[@denyhaguilar679]

Murder Monkeys: Professionals, have STANDARS

[@annoyance.2583]

Game dev tip: AI always knows where you are, only task of dev is conceal that fact more or less depending on intended difficulty

[@oliviatilleman8055]

​@@annoyance.2583 this is the axiom from which giga monty was born

[@DanaOtken]

The thing I find most interesting about this is that Agatha CANNOT see into one of the secret rooms - the contents appear to be legitimately hidden from her awareness.

[@rfsmaster]

Can we take a minute to appreciate that the monkeys’ eyes at 2:43 move in tune with the little “bwah” noises?!? The amount of little details in these videos is absolutely stellar!

[@green_creeper288]

Another little detail is before they all focus on the viewer they don't move as much as if they all just noticed you right there.

[@Metalwabbit]

Though the bellhop was rather bitey and murderous, the complimentary breakfast was delicious and the pool wasn't crowded and proved delightful entertainment once we got past the smell of the rotting lifeguard. However, with the murder of my friend I checked in with I had to deduct points from my final score as he was my ride and that put a damper on the rest of my trip through hell. Three out of five stars

[@whyle5318]

Even when the staffs eyes glowed red, i felt great even when i saw someone try to order room service and some demonic monkey ran up to him, cut him to pieces, and ate him on the spot. 4/5 stars. Very thematic, but for demonic adventures, i prefer Hotel Helltaker.

[@goldiegoose8975]

I also enjoyed my stay quite a lot, the staff chased me to my room and stood outside my door the entire night so I wouldn’t get lonely. Was kind of annoying that they were also clawing out the door and screaming like banshees. Breakfast was amazing, all I could eat because I was apparently the only one there. However, on my way out, one of the bellhops ran up to me, cut off my hands and ate them. Bit of a damper on my review, 4/5 stars

[@CethIsADevil]

A very nice stay, I wasn't botherered as much by the staff as they where busy chasing other guests, and i didn't need my right eye anyways. the only problem was the human finger in my banana split was raw. 4/5 stars.

[@floridaman609]

checked in with my friend doomslayer. the food was great, although dinner still had a few bones in it. the pool was fun, especially with the cute fish monster to keep us company. the beds were as comfortable as a coffin, and room service was great. the only problem is that the staff seemed to be trying to avoid us at all costs, most especially me for some reason, but otherwise an excellent day. 420/69 stars, feels just like home.

[@evanmontague9456]

The staff that could speak were very kind yet blunt and the bar of killed guests (and a handsome man wearing red and sunglasses looking for a harem of demon girls) were very helpful in tips for surviving. The breakfast was a bit too sour but it’s hell so I’m fine with it and The paintings in the hallways where either abstract or just blurred due to running. 4/5 stars, the company was great but I really would have loved to take the time to look at the decor

[@luckyjrlj2375]

Wow! Two things I think we should all appreciate about Greg: 1. He can be creepy as hell! 2. I love how he always makes good backgrounds and it never looks out of place when he's green screened in front of them!

[@porcodanet4857]

Just two?

[@luckyjrlj2375]

@@porcodanet4857 I don't know if I have the time to write hundreds of reasons why I appreciate him so I had to narrow it down to 2.

[@porcodanet4857]

@@luckyjrlj2375 makes sense

[@TheValkyre0]

Who the heck is Greg?

[@luckyjrlj2375]

@@TheValkyre0 The Stupendium

[@kartoone4120]

I don't personally play these types of horror thriller games. But that will not stop me enjoying all the songs you've done and no doubt will continue to do, that are based on them. Bravo sir! Bravo!

[@pixelpretzel4546]

are we going to ignore the fact that when he said "but if you try to check your trip advisor, you'll likely trip and die sir" he literally made the person get dragged away when the enemy show on the map reached them. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS CRAZY. Edit: OH MY GOD YES I GOT A LIKE FROM THE STUPENDIUM HIMSELF YESSSSS

[@sophiecarney1999]

I will do what no one else is willing to. List all the bananas: 0:19 - In the panting either side of the counter. +2 (There are two other paintings one is of a bellhop monkey, the other is I think a shard from the game, but I'm not sure) 0:40 - On top of the luggage cart. +1 (Extra detail, Some of the luggage has tags/initials. G.H. is Stupe's own initials, idk W.Y.K., D. BULL is referring to Dan Bull and IAN, probably refers to Insane Ian who appears as one of the ghosts later, 2nd from the left) 0:53 - On the shirt of the satisfied hotel patron +11 0:53 - Almost a single frame in the camera turn +1 0:55 - Two in the paintings either side +2 1:00 - 1:18 Several Paintings +6 1:20 - Appropriately themed pool tool +1 1:30 - Tricky ones. I counted 14 distinct bananas, but you could argue that there is an indeterminable amount +14 1:35 - Likewise I counted about 12 bananas we could see, though its very hard to tell +12 1:42 - 2 banana weights in the background +1 (Extra detail the towel he has is covered in blood, which is just a nice detail) 1:48 - 3 bananas for the drink taps + 6 for the drink logos +9 2:02 - 2:21 I counted 5 more paintings during the chase (Extra detail at 2:03, the picture on the left is one of the living portraits from Stupe's "Rogue's Gallery" Song, the one at 0:52 in that song) There are also bananas at 2:21 and 2:53, but I counted those already. The grand total is 61 distinct Bananas give or take a few. Stupes puts so much effort into his music videos, each one is such a treat. There always so detailed. So much love to him and his great tunes

[@TheStupendium]

I was not expecting a banana count! This brought a smile to my face, thank you! And nice spot with the Rogue's Gallery Easter egg. ;)

[@mr.chicken9295]

This really shows how much effort goes into his videos

[@carjis]

Wait I got like 17 in the kitchen, counting the platter and stuff on the counter.

[@axilia203]

I think W.Y.K. on golf club could be a reference to Bioshock, there is a specific scene with words starting with W.Y.K. and a golf club

[@giby8866]

1:00 if you look closely to the right you can actually see another banana painting. and at 1:03 if you slow down the vid theres another banana 1:10 freeze it there 1:14 if you look closely to the left you can barley see another banana painting 1:17 sorry theres alot of these anyways look to the left again and you will see it 1:21 the banana floaty counts as a banana 1:31 there is like 50 of them also ive been doing this for a bit so you can figure out the rest yourself ill count more when i see them!

[@RiddleAnim]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the Stupe's workout routine? The man's got GUNS!

[@AliceBloodstone]

True so true

[@SeBa-xb3jn]

1:41 His bicep game is ridiculous

[@TheIT221]

The music was so good I didn’t even notice till now but dang

[@arandomdumbass8542]

​@@TheIT221 me too !

[@Chamomile.Tea31]

DANG bro’s buffed. Good for him! 💪🗿

[@likebutton1015]

Taking a minute to appreciate this man's dedication to dress up in so many outfits for different bits.

[@offenderslay]

I SWEAR NO ONE MENTIONS THIS

[@thegamemaker8284]

This song alone was all it took to convince me to add a demonic hotel to my d&d campaign

[@Some_Really_Random_Dude.]

So how did that one work out? I am curious now.

[@alu2901]

​@@Some_Really_Random_Dude.Yeah, how did it go?

[@mad7783]

A song for every chapter would be dope for Dark Deception! This song is amazing and insanely good at capturing the mix of horror and action the game creates. Thank you for creating a song for my favorite horror game!

[@V1_ULTRAOFFICIAL.]

El fin se acerca

[@eleanorcooke7136]

One for the Joy Joy gang would be cool since we have those raps.

[@cthulhuian6218]

I absolutely loved the chef's verse and just how wonderfully catchy "Our little hotel in hell where the bellhops bite" is, such a delightful line, really sums up the song beautifully

[@ItsMeCartoonCG]

Stupendium. As a huge dark deception fan, you have no idea how happy you making this song makes me. Thank you so much for being the center of my music library.

[@mochimochi8251]

I just absolutely LOVE every part of stupendium's compositions, how his voice sets the tone to each and every character, the way he IS in character on outside-song quotes like the start and end of them, it has brought me such joy to watch his videos because of those little details that always skyrocket the quality.

[@kittenchopper4646]

"Whilst on your way to retribution, we hope that you enjoy your stay of execution" is a genius line, and the chorus is an especially well made chorus, and the visuals are stunning

[@anawesamguy4549]

Amazing how I am so engaged with these songs even though I had quite literally never heard of this game before. So much talent and skill coalesced into a single person, and my ears are happy that that's how it is.

[@skoryuroborus9677]

That's the stupendium for you mate!

[@exploratory-fordora9672]

That mrbeast is a bot ignore

[@akiseph7715]

It’s called Dark Deception and it’s one of my favorite games!! I suggest checking out 8-BitRyan’s playthrough

[@fanachy7861]

@@exploratory-fordora9672 I hate that as he’s becoming more popular, more bots are gunna come

[@elatiamanion5808]

Honestly I love the chef’s part is just hilarious, just how he really doesn’t care and just informs you that you’ll probably die, I just love it

[@queeniebeenie2749]

Ok the rooms were very clean,but I did find some loose pieces of paper on the walls and banana peels everywhere,and the bellhops were mean and won’t be getting a tip,but the guy at the front desk and bar were nice,so 4/5 stars!

[@thedbdentity2102]

Betting you got a life time stay.

[@Despacitoian]

a bellhop with knives for arm stabbed me in the stomach and I’m bleeding out to death now. 3/5 Stars

[@superpapaextreme9064]

The beds are pretty comfortable, the gymnasium is great for working out, and the food was great! Only thing is they need to get a new lifeguard that hasn't been trashed. I also think the way the bellhops kill people is a bit incompetent. But over, this hotel is to die for! Literally! 5/5

[@averagetboihater8357]

I got stabbed, I’m currently hiding in a room, bleeding to death. It’s slow and painful and I can hear them getting closer, angrier than ever since I escaped them, the sweet release of death won’t greet me without having to go trough unimaginable torture first. The food was good, and the beds are comfy. 4,5/5

[@officershepherdsa]

I must say it. That maze running segment during the chorus is amazingly well done. Especially the camera motions and the way the bellhops run around while the player flees. It's utterly genius. Not to mention the regular stupendium brilliance of fantastic costumes and utterly unbeatable wordplay. You keep outdoing yourself. I'm perpetually amazed.

[@Br4x]

To me, there are 3 elements that make a good Stupendium video; music, animation, and live-action. Most of his songs achieve high ranks in each of these, but this is one of those special songs that somehow perfects all 3, The song itself is catchy as hell and amazing, the animated scenes, as well as the monkies in general, look friking incredible, and Stupes pulling off the role as a demonic, yet polite bellhop, along with the miscellaneous hotel staff, are terrific. This song has instantly risen up as one of my favorites, and given I know diddly squat about the game it's based on, just goes to show how phenomenal this one is 😁 Also, love the Random Encounters & Insane Ian cameos, not only were they cute li'l easter eggs, but they give a sort of "Shining" vibe & it's oddly fitting Oh and don't think you could slip that Adam flask on the bar shelf behind ya & get away with it ol' STUPSEY-BOY! I'm onta ya lol Anyway yeah, great video & hope ya have a good day mate 😁

[@fanachy7861]

I’m pretty sure due to the comments that he’ll end up making more songs on this game. Which is very good.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@Alicia96]

Though I am unremarkably new to your channel, and have but before since recently been lamentably incognizant of the truly phantasmagorical and beyond commendable nature of the comprehensively beautiful artistry of your craft- I am now proudly a new member of your fanbase. Thank you for what you do, and my truest apologies for having not discovered you sooner, Sir.

[@Eva-xi6cm]

I think this is my favourite song ever I just love the part when they go “it’s just monkey business” idk why but the way you sang that is amazing

[@KyleAllenMusic]

God, your videos always blow my mind. Great job as always, man! ❤️

[@kittenchopper4646]

Wasn't expecting to see you here

[@vizionraymond2455]

Yeah he did a great job mate

[@ganamon6710]

@Kyle Allen Music How do i mannage to find you here too? man you impress me Mr. Kyle

[@ethanm.redacted3985]

Both you, and stupendium are amazing at music, animation, and over all preformance.

[@bigby2345]

Don't think God's got any business here

[@APAngryPiggy]

DAMN I LOVE THIS IT'S SUCH A GOOD VIBE!!

[@jordy872]

Yes. I hope he does more dark deception songs

[@bryancarrillo2407]

I agree my man

[@WWpl4y3r]

@Isaac Montecillo End of level change - All monkeys turn into glowy-red-eyed bloodthirsty creatures.

[@Dombro29]

I’m subscribed to you

[@charleswitty3715]

The monkey chase at 2:00 feels like the layout of Bendy and the Ink Machine chapter 1 and it’s incredibly nostalgic

[@werebunny131]

Not only have your rhymes and flow continued to be astounding, but your regular singing has only gotten better and better. You sir, are a genuine inspiration.

[@Phobiaph0bic]

Incredible melody, incredible track, incredible chorus. You never cease to impress, Stupes! (Would love to hear a Gold Watcher song someday 👀)

[@owentayygaming7567]

maby it can be called "the golden statues weep" since the gold watchers are effectivly golden statues with a bit in coming with weeping angels

[@lawsonhovind7335]

As soon as the piano hit, I was already enamored, the flow of the voice introduced in the first verse transcended the already amazing song, and the chorus sent this song to a level of heaven alien to the hellish hotel shown here. You outdo yourself every time!

[@TheTiredGhost]

Just discovered Dark Deception, can't believe I skipped this song the whole time it was out because i didn't know the game, this is amazing

[@connorseidel7197]

Love it, I love the voices especially the cook's, but the clearly devilish yet playful voice of the concierge just pulls it all together. Awesomely done!

[@billydeadghost1002]

the tourist on the review located at 2:40 is dressed the same as the corspe in 0:52 which should be a testiment of the gold standard of not only the stupendium songs of which are all bangers but the video's detail making it mandatory actually pay attention to fully enjoy it

[@heliveruscalion9124]

also, his review is "five stars! never a survivor!", which could mean that either no one survives, or he specifically always dies on his visits, which would make sense given that the first time we see him is a pile of guts and bonee

[@ChiropteraNightfall]

Once again, every Stupendium chorus is better than the last, its honestly almost unbelievable at this point. Some day you'll slip up and I can have a /consistent/ favorite Stupendium song. "Checkout is at one, not that you need to know" Is definitely my favorite pair of lines in this song.

[@goldenboy9674]

I like how optimistic you are even if Stupendiun slips up. And, ironically, your favourite line is one of the few I don't understand. Could you explain it to me please?

[@artcase8936]

@@goldenboy9674 The reason you don't need to know is because you won't live to see it.

[@goldenboy9674]

@@artcase8936 Thank you!

[@artcase8936]

@@goldenboy9674 You're welcome. :)

[@krzysiekbudzisz4572]

I watched it a dozen times and just now realized:"but the baggage that's emotional / well that can stay with you" - emotional baggage - all the regret and pain that brought Doug here. Brilliant wordplay

[@amaronith]

Why is the chorus such straight fire, hot damn! This is such a great song!

[@corneliuscorner3433]

I've been debating whether or not I should play dark deception, and this song may have just convinced me. I adore the vibe of this song and instantly became of my favourites! I'll be listening to this one over and over for a while, and watching! the visuals are on point as always! The animation is gorgeous and its always fun to see all the wacky costumes the Stupendium wears.

[@spiltmilk0204]

Dude that’s the reason I decided to play the outer worlds! Stupendiums songs are surprisingly convincing lmao

[@goldiegoose8975]

Same here man, as scary as that game may be, I might end up playing it sooner or later. Stupendium really knows how to bring attention to other games.

[@thekingofhorrorgameaquare1789]

Same with both a song can change your thought about the game

[@endarei]

I've never regretted a game I started playing because of a Stupendium song. Go for it!

[@todpolle]

That's just an example of good fan content.

[@X-SPONGED]

"Monkey Business" Hotel Guest Book 1:45 Nathan Morse/Musician [27/11/21] AJ Pinkerton/Lyricist [27/11/21] Gwendolyn Sarah/Actress [27/11/21] "Insane" Ian/Comedy Musician [28/11/21]

[@Insaneian]

You spotted me! I checked in, but never checked out. That's why my bag is still there in the opening! (But please, it's just Insane Ian...no quotes 😅)

[@phaesiareese4393]

The baggage line is just MWAH! This whole Song and production quality is MWAH!

[@superguy9834]

I love how uniquely cute yet still scary the monkeys are. Like, they terrify me, but when I saw them working out I still had to say "awww". Very nice!

[@rants.5088]

1:49 this is my second time watching and noticed insane Ian as one of the ghost. I love his reactions and I'm so happy. Great video as always stupes! :)

[@diamenciarz1711]

Yes! That's so wholesome xD

[@Weremachine]

And Gwen AJ and Nate from Random Encounters are the other 3 ghosts

[@rants.5088]

I didn't notice, thanks!@@Weremachine

[@fyshman152]

@@Weremachine Ah! I was wondering who they were! Thank you!

[@ganamon6710]

@@rants.5088 i just notticed too! thanks for That Mr. @Weremachine

[@Mr_Just_JoJo]

Dont know the game, dont know what's going on, I'm probably missing a lot of references, but holy smokes! This is such a bop, the atmosphere is top notch,bthe writing is clever and it's very easy to tell that you worked your heart out (probably literally seeing all the biting bellhops). Though then again, what else did I expect from one of, if not the best musician on the platform? Keep rocking on Stupes! You're doing an amazing job as always and keep it up!

[@owentayygaming7567]

just so you know the song is based off of the action, horror game known has dark deception with the song taking place in the very first level of the game where you are chased by killer... well monkey bellhops

[@Mr_Just_JoJo]

Well, I kind of got as much from the title, description and visuals, but still thank you for pointing it out!

[@AnimatedTerror]

@@Mr_Just_JoJo it’s a pacman type mazerunner. With very Arcady mechanics that actually make it less horror and more action as you progress through the game unlocking various tools and power ups. It’s fun but a recent update left certain levels virtually unplayable for the time being due to bugs so if you do pick it up keep that in mind.

[@vincentburlingame8646]

@@Mr_Just_JoJo those glitches might not be fixed soon since it's a small group who made the game

[@fanachy7861]

There’s quite a couple enemies in the game as well.

[@stherlopess]

1:49 "geez i swear i saw Nate, Gwen and AJ" **realizes they are actually Nate, Gwen and AJ** BTW THIS IS AMAZING!!! YOU NEVER DISAPPOINT WITH YOUR MUSICS

[@Katie-gq2kx]

You have an unfair amount of talent, my good sir! Please know I would be so interested to hear more songs for each level of dark deception

[@ersaffell33]

Costume game for days. I can't wait to add this to my Playlist.

[@adityasamal8660]

I'm glad more people are aware of what dark deception is, a underrated gem, awesome song btw

[@gamesgames2389]

Dark Deception is a good game

[@dogwithgun6724]

It’s absolutely crazy that I’ve seen your videos popping up in my recommended at least since 2017 and you make these AMAZING songs with full high quality music videos, and you still don’t have at least a million subscribers!! You definitely deserve it for all the work you and your team put in

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! :)

[@cosmicmuse2195]

I hate that KZbin never suggests cool channels like this until they've been out for ages despite this being literally what I prefer to watch on my down time.

[@TheKonstantin87]

For a song lying in wait for almost 2 years, it's as fresh as ever. I don't know anything about the game and I don't care - I could listen to this on repeat. Great chorus, absolutely love it! And I have to complement the visuals, for making most Stupendium songs stand apart from those of other creators.

[@triggerhappy4199]

I mean all his songs are god tier

[@randomcrapstudios8398]

Someone here said that he has to be an AI because of the amazing raps he pumps out and the way he perfectly captures every character he plays. I must agree, stupendous.

[@The83rdDoctor]

This song’s really good,listened to it at least 25 times at this point! I’d love to see more dark deception songs! (I’d especially like to see one about deadly decadence)

[@stephenclaridge5654]

stupes is my favourite yt song artist, mostly because he makes these types of videos, videos on games that arent ever really in the limelight, and it helps introduce people to new games they might enjoy!

[@moebiusjdx7288]

I"m so proud to be part of the patron list. Thanks for another creepy and amazing banger of a song!

[@fionalexin]

I'm gonna be honest when I say this,but your songs never fail to amaze me,literally every song is either able to bring a huge comfort,or destroy my art block. Bc of how well done they are,literally I can go hours and hours watching all your videos and i still would want to rewatch them again,the songs....omg the songs are amazing. You're literally so underrated,and imma be honest again,I am proud to be a Stupendium fan,and I'm so glad to come across your channel a while back. Hands down,best music channel man. Thank you for being my huge inspiration.

[@thekingofhorrorgameaquare1789]

Agree the art is so good and the lyrics it excites me when a new video comes there always a bop to li a ten cant wait for new christmis holiday rright for december this year

[@akouio]

I am truly astounded by the quality of production of each of these songs. The animation, the choreography, and the music (of course) are all amazing. Each line of each song has a place, not a word of filler.

[@lich2395]

What puts stupendium above other great fan game music makers is the in character intros and outros. Allows him to plug things without ruining the transition to the next video in my playlist.

[@pika1222]

The flow and style of this is very reminiscent of the theory that the ten levels are a mix of Dante’s Inferno plus some extra sins and how the Monkeys represent violence because, according to the lore, they are the souls of killers who left behind their humanity to become violent murderers. I hope more things like that appear any other Dark Deception songs! (Also a bit of a tip for if you do a song based on the second level: Agatha and her level is most likely based on Anger/Wrath)

[@evagarcia865]

They left behind humanity and became monkeys. Literally the “reject humanity, return to monke” meme

[@Court8]

@@evagarcia865 that's either a detail Glowstick accidentally made or a big-brain move

[@goblincrimes8524]

@Isaac Montecillo its monke

[@goblincrimes8524]

@Isaac Montecillo monkey!

[@argon2532]

Here you go, just because you referenced it: Murder Monkeys: Murderers Agatha: Vengeful Spirit Gold Watchers: Greedy People Dread Duckies: Deceivers Clown Gremlins: Trolls Reaper Nurses: Misandrists Joy Joy Gang: Some kind of gluttonous beings. Mama Bear: Abusive Mothers Trigger Teddies: Technically soulless, but problematic behavior in a sense.

[@lukebennett4804]

2:33 the littlest details like the shadows are just brilliant, it just makes the animation as good as it is: brilliant

[@Duckless137]

This guy is criminally underrated

[@wsteelix1922]

I've never heard of the game but you've just made me want to play it. It's amazing how consistently amazing your hard work turns out

[@rohanthecatlover2099]

this was damned 5 hours ago and he liked it... what a damn care he has? i bet this is happening in almost all videos he has... the amount of time he cares about his videos AND THEN looking at every videos is AMAZING... i would never find so much time :L

[@Belkovia150]

I wasn't expecting to see Random Encounters and Insane Ian. I love these little collaborations that you do. Amazing song as always :D

[@JotunnRedbeard]

If I had the money I would happily pay stupendium to make a rap about each level in dark deception. You can bet it won't just be his writing that's golden in "deadly decadence" 😁😁😁

[@toronoc6866]

New nightmares to explore? Oh I'm always up for new nightmares. A change is as good as a rest so they say and it doesn't look like people get much rest in this hotel. Yet another wonderful video!

[@__littlemerry___]

That last part was epic, the visuals definitely made me nervous XD The beat is so good! I have become a fan :)

[@FroggyLover204]

If having a Dark deception song wasn't a treat alone seeing RE at 1:49 made me love this even more, great work as always this song well be in my head for the next week, really hope you make more songs for this game

[@kasioedits]

ikr, seeing them in a stupendium video made my day

[@anonymousjhonny2356]

Holy smokes I didn't even recognise them

[@anonymousjhonny2356]

I feel like I've been enlightened by this fact

[@kieranadamson3224]

Who?

[@kc8guy]

Who's re?

[@valderothblanchard5680]

As with all of your songs, a genuine joy to listen to. Keep up the amazing work

[@ronantheroman7081]

This is SO GOOD my man! I've been with you for quite a while and have seen your channel grow but you deserve so much more. Keep up the stupendous work.

[@dinodigger3825]

A Dark Deception series sounds awesome! Hope more like this will come out.

[@reaperz5677]

I loved this video. Good job. Especially liked 1:30, I think it fits very well. Disappointed it wasn't about the entire game and just 1 chapter, but this was written 2 years ago, and the game isn't even fully completed now, so I guess it's not exactly fair to complain about this, haha. I also might be a bit biased because of it, but I also like it because this whole song reminds me of the Fine Print, with the whole "Welcoming our guests" part, the general vibe and etc. Great video overall, definitely one of your songs ever made. (But how many "Songs I wrote but didn't finish yet" scripts do you have? Like this has got to be like the 3rd one or something, the previous being the Lego vs Minecraft battle. )

[@aaronscott7467]

A more recent example was his cyberpunk video

[@jarodschuman4025]

The bit at 2:16 is actually pretty dang spooky, something about it evokes a palpable sense of being trapped. Excellent work Stupes!

[@FluffyPrincess888]

It's like "shit, NO, FUUUU-"

[@Unkn0wn4200]

For me it invokes my rage of getting every shard and DYING AT THE END CUZ I WAS IN THE EXACT ROOM THE CHEF SPAWNED

[@chimeradev]

I love that you can see the skeleton of the Tripadvisor person 2:39 in the video at 0:51 way before that line, Nice attention to detail as always!

[@rockbennyworm5063]

A never noticed that, that's really cool!

[@vidaro1073]

This should absulutely be a series

[@Insaneian]

Another damn catchy-as-hell BOP from Stupendium. Also some darn good looking spirits, too. Thanks for including me, Stupes! Honored. 😁

[@TheStupendium]

Honoured to have you aboard! I am glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@Insaneian]

@@TheStupendium that's twice I've been killed off-screen in one of your vids. 😅 always glad to be a part of one of your projects...alive or not!

[@alexbowlin7044]

catchy-as-bell hop

[@martydearmodillyou4231]

Omg its insane ian

[@Insaneian]

@@martydearmodillyou4231 where? 😮 😅

[@jakec5048]

So, let me get this straight. You: Make the song, The vocals, The animation, The editing, Dress up for (practically) every video, And upload EVERY month? Whatever the opposite of "One Trick Pony" is, Thats you. Bravo!

[@djamtz]

Multiple Trick

[@RandomDragonEXE]

One man band?

[@sacrificiallamb4568]

Multiple Treat Horse?

[@lazer2414]

@@sacrificiallamb4568 not really sure that horse is the opposite of pony but ok

[@childoftea3445]

207 trick pony

[@AudreyKey9653]

Something about this song just clicks into my soul. I can listen to it at anytime, anywhere, no matter what my mood is. It just fits. I think it's the same melody that my brain runs on or something. Either way it's incredible!

[@Wren_isgone]

2:47 “Checkout is at one. Not that you need to know. Pay your tab at the front desk, or death will be slow.” This fits so well with the song, considering the hotel that holds these murderous monkeys, is a hotel that our protagonist deserves to stay at. Thank you for the amazing song, and keep up the good work!

[@scottsterling8586]

First: Awesome work. Second: Remember this game. Glad such a good song was written about it, it’s quirky and thematic enough to deserve one. Third: Yes, I would like more songs about the other nightmares, thx.

[@ardys7483]

Welp, that's another one of your masterpieces without a doubt Mr. Stupendium Sir ! The art and vibe are, in my opinion, quite close to the Death and Taxes song you've done but this one being more on the agressive and creepy side. And nice cameo from Insane Ian and the trio from Random Encounters (love their work

[@fanachy7861]

You’re on the money about the similarity with Rest Employed.

[@arthurnoisetier1070]

WAIT WHAT WHERE'S THE CAMEO I MISSED IT

[@sparkofrandom1560]

@@arthurnoisetier1070 The Spirts at the bar

[@SpringyGirl69]

@@arthurnoisetier1070 1:47

[@viviengonzalez3766]

I love the part where in the pool they warn you about loosing your toes, brought back that old fear of a shark in the pool waiting to eat me, lol.

[@breadinterview8912]

3:09 how the Frick is the main character so slow right now

[@Nate2010]

Try running backwards

[@DanishaAnimations]

Idk but Nate2010 is probably right

[@grandomrye3873]

3:03 POV: You’re the ice cream man who forgot to give ice cream to one kid and you’re trying to drive away

[@enkhtemuulenodgerel6175]

Mmmm if I was a ice cream man i should do AAAAAAGGGGGHHHGG

[@Nate2010]

"YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE KNIVES FOR HANDS"

[@DanishaAnimations]

Im literally that one kid if i didn’t get my ice cream

[@cyr7374]

This is genuinely terrifying in the best way. Lyrically exceptional as always 👏

[@falahati]

The lyrics are so good. keep up the good work dude. edit: on the second watch, the acting is also perfect. god, everything is good with this video

[@scat1544]

bro i need more dark deception songs! this one was so good. i feel like the animatronics would make for a great song.

[@scat1544]

also i really enjoy the animation and the way the characters (the skeleton and monkeys) look like paper. same with some of the backgrounds. it looks so appealing to me. keep up the good work!

[@standardhuman8675]

How do you manage to turn out a bop every single upload?!? I'm honestly convinced you sold your soul for this amount of skill. Also, to answer the question at the end, I think it's safe to say everyone would be completely down for more Dark Deception songs. Great work as always!

[@theworstghost123]

He’s stupes

[@jack0korrie]

I would be down :)

[@fearlessghgg]

This is one of my favourite games to watch and now that Stupendium made a song is absolutely wonderful.

[@RanchMonarch]

I think a song on the Joy Joy Gang would be amazing! Also I quite like the ADAM bottle from Bioshock is on the shelf during the Bartender clip