Emancipator - 'Labyrinth' - Full Video

A sleeping giant of the electronic music world, Douglas Appling -- more commonly known as EMANCIPATOR -- has quietly established himself as a mainstay in the electronic music scene since the release of his debut album Soon It Will Be Cold Enough in 2006.
'Labyrinth' is the first single from his new album, 'Mountain of Memory' - due out April 2020 on Loci Records.
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“Listeners will probably notice that it shares a lot in common with the original Emancipator vibe, It has a quest-like, adventurous spirit and reflects that part of the hero’s journey toward enlightenment. Musically, this song went through many forms over the years. It felt like I was building a labyrinth of melodies that I would have to produce my way out of, and here we are with the finished track.”
Emancipator
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Video by Robert Kohler
Additional Contributors:
Asher Fulero - Piano
Nickles D'on - Bass
Ilya Goldberg - Violin
Gina Sobel - Flute

[@AnaSanchez-xx5js]

You have no idea how your music makes me feel.

[@WynterRayne-t1n]

Agreed no matter how down I am I can throw on Emancipator and feel better

[@x10018ro]

The fact that this song was in development for 14 years makes it feel even grander. What an amazing track.

[@t4l1n]

wow didn't now about it, but it really has a "2006 Emancipator" vibe in it, probably that's why I love it so much

[@QuiiKSyyntax]

It gives me similar vibes like minor cause which is my absolute favorite track. Incredible to hear he took 14 years to perfect it. I fell in love after a couple seconds…

[@AnimeNoodle]

2024 and still listening to this gem

[@AR-iu7tf]

This is perhaps an example of music that qualifies to be called sublime. Evokes so many mental states - sporadic melancholy , muted optimism, all mingled in a brisk paced march of time. As others have already said - this is a gem

[@jankoncsol6457]

Mesmerizing beautiful and eloquent observation my friend! ❤️

[@jankoncsol6457]

This must be without a doubt, one of the finest creations in music's history. A flawless masterpiece of monumental magnitude.

[@MarkedOneBeatz]

Nicely said

[@nayelival]

My art teacher got me into Emancipator, I’m so thankful I love his music it gives me life

[@AnikiOyabun]

Give me the same vibes as "Minor Cause" one of my most favorite music of Emancipator.

[@loubreckling5214]

Another piece of pure perfection from our modern Mozart 🔥

[@connordunlop7645]

Yeyyuyyuu

[@Tlee521]

Just discovered emancipator and love their music. Very innovative. But the modern mozart is Max Richter.

[@timogden439]

​​@@Tlee521*his* music. It's a one man show. Emancipator is Doug appling.

[@stevend5518]

I just can't get enough of that solo at 2:40. This song is just incredible, from start to finish.

[@Kernviter]

Music in this day and age has devolved to anything and everything about drugs, alcohol, and sex, but listening to Emancipator's music gives me hope that not all music in the world has gone to shit

[@alenaxp]

Have I ever told you definition of perfection? ...

[@lordfunkyknuckle2590]

Don't need to. It's this choon right her Alen 😘👌

[@abovealpinephotography6734]

How is this not WAY bigger already?! This song is incredible and I agree, it has an OG Emancipator feel, and I LOVE that. I hope you know how much your music means to all of us!

[@Ty91681]

Literally every emancipator album is great. I myself don't understand how he's not caught on a bit more. Emancipator is the soundtrack to everything.

[@erinatkinson2296]

This song takes my breath away. How incredibly beautiful and spellbinding. I could listen all day. Think I'll do just that. Thanks Emancipator, repping VA too. Love from the 804.

[@ctsperformance1755]

I cant describe what Im feeling rn....its so beautiful... so mesmerizing... so soulful. Thank you.

[@mattb925]

That part at 2:40 is insane, it's incredible how such diverse sounds play so well together on this track. Amazing song!

[@srijanasapkota9063]

Woooow.My soul in tunes!

[@Aetheric]

Super cool to have a little brief take from Emancipator in the description, and what a journey this track takes you on. Really captures the spirit of creation.

[@brynbrew]

It's crazy how such an amazing track can have so little views. 24k or something right now? If this got heard it would fly up to millions. Such a solid piece of music.

[@neilferguson6719]

My brother first turned mr on to Emancipator otw to the OBX and I haven't stopped listening since. That was 5 years ago

[@carmengomezmolina4581]

Esto es el antídoto contra el invierno 🌞 gracias

[@jacqjacq0]

Your music has had a huge impact on my life. It has brought calming, relaxing vibes during times of stress as well as creative energy to flow with. Time for Space ranks as one of my favorite songs in the world. I was blessed enough to see you perform live once and plan to hopefully see you again in the future. Thank you for finding me :)

[@vanjahorvat1737]

If divinity had to flex, this would be its soundtrack. Big up to Emancipator.

[@gavinmacmounsey]

Thank you for providing medicine for the mind and soul through your harmonic elixirs.. many are focusing diligently on what they need to help their bodies survive in these challenging times (which is important).. but what is just surviving without joy, creativity, introspection and art. Thanks for doing your part to complete the equation and making surviving worth while. Much Love from Canada.

[@Otter-Destruction]

omg when Ilya comes in with that violin. magical.

[@behindskyline920]

Best song so far for 2020. It'll be tough for anyone to beat this.

[@0biRonKenobi]

Love the drums on this one so much. 🔥 Can't wait for the new album!

[@musicalways267]

🔥🔥🔥You are a giant, a chain masterpiece maker - keep on going 🔥🔥🔥

[@NihilisticRealism]

The part at 2:31 and how the piano drops is the best thing ive heard in months

[@arayarealestate]

I put everyone around me on Emancipator... Been a fan for many years now.... Use it at work at home car.... Emancipator keep bringing the fire.... Come to Los Angeles

[@Umazabal]

This song is so chill, i just wanna Flow with the diffrent sounds! Love it❤️

[@michealhigginbotham4036]

Yes! Emancipator is back with another one!

[@David.Diamond19]

Greatest video ever.

[@t4l1n]

This is such a masterpiece...

[@YamCherie]

This is incredible.

[@jevhg7779]

this drums makin me cry! fuuuu.. much love ❤

[@RandomPal-]

Can't wait until the new album comes out! I listen to an insane amount of instrumental and electronic music and I truly believe Emancipator is one of the best in the game.

[@YlliPylla]

We missed you! 🙌

[@benkalios6191]

I love this track, thanks a lot Emancipator ! Hyped as never for this new album !

[@housezet3544]

can't wait for the new album!

[@gregorfussenegger]

Yeah man you always surprise me! Can't wait to hear the whole album!!!

[@JOSEPHDANCE75]

i love it. Travel well .

[@AO-jm2qo]

Had youtube on autoplay and thought, wow this is amazing, who's this, then I saw emancipator, makes sense

[@elektronik222]

Amazing as always can't wait for the album!!!!

[@RB-zw7eu]

Thank you for sharing such amazing work! It’s been wonderful listening to you through the years!

[@mojo_giorgio]

so freaking underrated

[@k07119]

Amazing. Come to Europe for a concert !!!!

[@mojo_giorgio]

yo this is actually so good

[@SuspiciouslyMissingSock]

Astonishingly Beautiful

[@donjuan123]

Do what you can and Get what you need

[@Luke-ofStoke-Factor]

We are the observers. To l8ve and live so we can observe and enjoy creation is the NEW GOAL. IF YOU LOOK AT CREATION AND HARM IT, YOU DONT DESERVE TO BE. PERIOD.

[@citizen4life599]

Eman is hip hopping to the mother. Keek vibing bro

[@Revnoir29871]

Awesome as well 🙏 ❤❤❤ so much love for you Emancipator

[@glukopeponi5959]

Truly amazing

[@EcDraven]

Amazing!!

[@BraTheEle]

So fucking good at capturing the essence of environments. Been a huge fan since the very beginning. Darkest evening of the year is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard.

[@BraTheEle]

Oh and, so happy you continue to release music. Thanks

[@jnathan9321]

Beautiful 😍

[@somechrisguy]

THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH THESE SOUNDS EMANCIPATOR

[@prisma_cosmos]

Instant fav

[@enrageing]

Always uplifting us away, thank you.

[@DownsFilms]

I always look forward to these music videos

[@papanoah420]

Master piece!

[@ObsidianMage]

Good

[@hodovannebukorkatalin7205]

love it..💓

[@igorfrolov6246]

The masterpiece!

[@AnnaNovosibirsk]

that's it, this music makes you feel, it touches the soul. thanks for that! and the forest in the video I would like to be real, not digital))

[@jadeesmith]

I,LOVE this guy, he gets better and better😍❤️❤️❤️

[@NeRooTV]

Amazing Tune!

[@Fenixblum]

В природе всё взаимосвязано!!!

[@merlijnbucher8147]

Sick

[@anujsirohi5164]

Classic🤩

[@TheHekateris]

Omg, a new single!!! ♥♥♥

[@adventureinventors]

It hits me hard and I know it is real because it makes me feel awesome and like hell in one. That's what I like about Emancipator, if that makes any sense.

[@BuckJolicoeur]

Triple Rainbow and Band Flipping: I've seen them. They only occur when the sun is at a very low angle, full brightness, and the rain is extremely dense (heavy rain). The rain must be close to the point of observation. (You are under the heavy rain). The colour bands always flip (never addressed in this video). The first rainbow is always red on the outside, with violet on the inside. The next rainbow will be flipped. So a second rainbow will be violet on the outside, and red on the inside.

[@blissconnect_]

Divine

[@hameedahmed1594]

Discovered this and Emancipator almost a year ago. This track has an eeriely calm vibe to it. Makes my day whenever I listen to it. Perfect for those late night solo walks. Fam, any other recommendations ?

[@t4l1n]

Emancipator - Barnacles

[@soosenbinder5066]

Kiasmos

[@joselinema]

This is beautiful but my favorite is 'natural cause'. ❤❤❤

[@stefaniXDXD]

I hope that one dislike has a beautiful day and somehow his/her day gets better because obviously something is wrong with them ):

[@michaelthestarseed]

Their finger slipped lol

[@FreedomSpirit76]

Or there may have been Jamaican. Dis I like mon!

[@MarkedOneBeatz]

Super Doper

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

My kinda place I'd like to walk There Forrest is a nice place 😁🥰

[@mojo_giorgio]

BIG DJ SHADOW VIBES

[@gregorfussenegger]

those visuals in the video are crazy btw! is it all animated?

[@shirueto748]

No Those giant fractal shards of glass defiying the laws of physics are totally real

[@chiehly]

I have already forgotten where I found his first album. All I remember is I have blown away. It's a shame that so few people know him in Taiwan.

[@elzbietajaworska7970]

Yeah

[@wasomada]

GOAT

[@celestelear1111]

Ahhh.... so haunting...

[@jeremydoe6124]

3,000 2;1 Another solo. Another back seat rider. Experiencing plural hearts in fifty five miles an hour slow-mo. Light blurs red, green and yellow. Blue! The running rows and thumping bridges. Another driver, another reflection of an evolving, revolving, ever-changing soul. Recognition treats like the clicks in training. It'll take awhile. Sun up to the warm ballasts buzz. A hum of agony for cold thumbs. Solo. Fifty five in slow-mo.

[@freemanjames]

Doug ~ I love you

[@kiryasyava1291]

Музыка тронула куда сильнее видео.

[@maudiefricker]

This is the view from my pillow.

[@ribertorbet5304]

What?! Dam

[@hankhill7465]

This is amazing. What kind of effect is on that guitar at 3:10?

[@hankhill7465]

@HM I'm trying so hard to figure out what that sound is... I've heard it on an Ott track before too.

[@walterpropellers6760]

It is not sun reflection. It is reflection of sunlit concave surface in the firmanent. Firmanent is ball shapped not dome shapped otherwise your picture from reflection will be streched out.

[@djp6191]

the beat by itself,.... . kinda sounds like an instrumental track off the Del tha Funky Homosapian 1993 album Catch a bad one

[@redgammah]

Damn this is a wonder. How does one prodruce graphic like this; or it’s a render?

[@benjohnson4093]

Hey innernet, I want ai Elrond Lord of Rivendell on this beat

[@reidreid2256]

Who is here straight after Labrinth Earthquake to see how it's changed

[@heartlock3d]

I think there is a mistake in the title. Labryinth istead of Labyrinth

[@hucklemary]

[@sirsmith9527]

one dislike. common man

[@komputermoj9062]

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