Everything's Beautiful

[@grayfruit]

wtf do u mean this isnt a TAS 😭

[@stompknee]

:))))

[@FlamingZelda3]

? I thought this was tas. Does it say anywhere that it isn’t?

[@stompknee]

@@FlamingZelda3 it’s not!

[@pinnacleexpress420]

@@stompknee idt i believe u post a hand cam with it next time

[@stompknee]

@@pinnacleexpress420 i did a lot of it live on twitch, you can find clips!

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

at this point I associate hiatus kaiyote with clean falcon movement

[@stompknee]

that's how this video started LOL, literally the day after this single was released I had to start

[@dragon-id5uj]

Bro my old band mates loved hiatus koyote and smash wtf is goin on here

[@cairnsaiden]

​@stompknee nice job on the thumbnail too. That's actually what made me stop scrolling at first, thinking it was some Hiatus Kiayote video

[@brendan3461]

Your combo videos actually introduced me to hiatus kaiyote lol

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

@@brendan3461 same here!

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

when i watch this, my belief in the beauty of melee flares up like hand pain

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

this is beautiful too

[@itsyaboi1245]

Its not even just the technical ability these clips take that surpise me its the insane creativity to even imagine up these sequences in the first place

[@SpaceHopAttack]

This is actually pretty good

[@temp1534]

In a surprise twist, SquidTheCat wins Homemadewaffle's tech skill contest with a 14 year late submission

[@temp1534]

but yeah, really reminded me of crazy little jungle bird and all the other great movement/tech skill vids that came out from that contest, good job :)

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

@@temp1534 thank you for mentioning crazy little jungle bird i went and watched it for the first time, its great as well

[@temp1534]

@@develrandomdankmemes7586 if you haven't seen them, go watch all the videos from that contest i mentioned. there were quite a few good ones!

[@darkslide180]

fr 😂😂

[@Xmark3000]

This dude uploaded a 2010 style tech skill video in 2024. Easiest like and subscribe of my life.

[@N1C0707]

In the seamless grace of a dancer's movement we witness the human spirit in motion.

[@joshuahardison6712]

HIATUS KAIYOTE AND MELEE??!!?? MY LIFE IS RICH AND COMPLETE

[@stompknee]

you should find my other videos with their music

[@khalilboutira1177]

THIS IS HARD TO BELIEVE

[@tylerhatton9523]

YEAH WTF

[@twadle123]

The smash x Hiatus Kaiyote niche is not one I expected to find myself in. Yet here we are.

[@dfx5886]

if theres a possible overlap between funk/R&B and fighting games then you've gotta sign me up to study that shit, i WILL be there

[@Niklas-Lang]

this is probably my favorite tech skill video ever! super fun and creative ideas throughout the whole thing. you are fluent in a love language that very few people speak. thanks for making this :)

[@RobertNobert97]

It’s so incredible to see new melee tech 20+ years into its life. I feel like I’m watching a masterclass in shmovement.

[@ChrisPrestonemperorkursan]

Platform fighters in the last 20+ years wishing they had this movement in thier games.

[@mackojacko]

Rivals lol

[@bluemarb1e787]

@@mackojackoman rivals is such a gem

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

@@bluemarb1e787 yup

[@pillman12]

@@mackojacko can you do half this stuff in rivals?

[@mackojacko]

@@pillman12 yep! All of it, except for the ledges. You can moonwalk, edge cancel, Waveland, etc...

[@MrHitchslap]

Just some insanely impressive art...wow

[@Forged4War206]

It's clicking buttons bro. Calling it art is an insult to actual artists.

[@MrHitchslap]

@@Forged4War206 that reductionist description of melee is the insult lol. You can say a painter is just stroking a brush on a piece of paper. The painting is obviously more than that, it's a creative expression of ideas and emotions. Melee is/can also be a creative expression of how someone thinks and feels

[@AmbisinisterSSBM]

Stoked to see the brinstar escape section, the brinstar escape sequence from Revolution is my favorite part of any tech skill video so really cool to see more like it even today

[@lanaalways]

Cooler than anything TAS wtf

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

0:16 “show me your mo-fal-falcon-falcon kick” cookin

[@Osai1234]

0:33 i would like to take this time to thank Randall for *always* being there exactly whenever he is needed.

[@ZackSilver77]

Movement and style will always be the most magical things about this game

[@greyfruit]

god this movement is so clean

[@smokedem]

The porygon one killed me lmao Awesome stuff as always!

[@lucienfournier0]

the HKxMelee combo is not what i was expecting from my feed in a million years but i’m really fuckin here for it

[@BSeeD06]

Damn you make good melee videos

[@tako-sensei6072]

As someone who has played melee for a total of 3 minutes, about ten years ago, I can definitely understand and follow everything that is happening by at least 2%. Which is pretty incredible if I do say so myself.

[@stompknee]

@@tako-sensei6072 impressive

[@tommooy6806]

1:44 got me feelin some type a way

[@RESPRiT]

the gameplay, the clip selection, the edit - everything's truly beautiful

[@Ellesenzacognome]

I've always loved these types of montage, I wonder why there are no more around

[@Ellesenzacognome]

I think they are similar to skateboard tricks montage, wonderful

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

@@Ellesenzacognome yeah

[@SimpleFlips]

Reminds me of waterbirds gameplay. Sick af

[@matthewfakler]

"the space between the notes"

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

yeah wow

[@ArchWizardCj]

there's a layer of expression here in such a simple video ive yet seen tapped into , and I feel its because of how hard we have to go outside conventions to avoid demonetization these days. Such a chill simple video but the visuals combined with Hiatus Kaiyote makes me realize how much of art never changes cause we arent allowed to take whats there and make it our own

[@andrewbank4696]

The camera shot on Rainbow Cruise was beautiful

[@TempRawr]

The movement of melee is just magically. Truly a great captain of the falcon momentum

[@nourmallysalty]

never have i ever would have smash bros and hiatus kaiyote would be affiliated with each other, but here we are

[@diskoBonez]

I don't think I've ever seen something quite so satisfying before in my life

[@dmfyre]

I didn't expect my favourite band and smash to end up together in my YT recommends, but I'm SO glad it did!

[@tylerhatton9523]

From the tech to even the thumbnail combining Falcon knee with the EP cover art the song is from, everything really is beautiful 👌

[@EdenGardner]

They just keep getting better and better!!!

[@hob183]

This is why I love Melee It's fun, broken (in the best way), sweaty, and never lies.

[@CEtro569]

I made a Falcon video with a similar energy to this years ago but I feel like this is everything I ever wanted that to be, Squid always pushing movement to the max with this character

[@girffy]

her: "hey babe come over" me: "i cant im playing melee" her: "my parents arent home" me: 0:40

[@xLOVESUPREME]

man i dont even play melee but seeing the crossover between my fav band and a franchise i enjoy is dope

[@koolersdomain3905]

1:45 This is exactly how Captain Falcon would actually escape Planet Zebes. Next time the space pirates act up they should just send him in

[@Salune]

Did not expect a Melee X Hiatus Kaiyote video to pop up on my algorithm but I am so happy it did

[@TheobaldTheBird]

I didn't know I needed a video like this

[@WanderFilledWorldofMelee]

Damn squid is at tas OG surpassed superdoodleman videos

[@Nunyuh_Business]

Enjoying this watch while consuming my 3rd Wendy's meal in the past 4 days is an experience I never thought I would have. Thank you STC for this opportunity, keep up the good work bro!

[@OG_Fireflare]

This is shades of Perfect Control from SuperDoodleMan I suddenly felt just as amazed as I felt back in 2006 by what's possible in this game... EXCEPT THIS TIME IT'S NOT TAS Immaculate job!

[@bluemarb1e787]

What a surprising song to find a melee techskill video to

[@Faulheit]

my guy couldnt wait for the olympics and decided to make a gymnastics routine himself

[@zacd3956]

Falcon just jamming out with his headphones. He was fine.

[@RTB1400]

Another banger. Would love to have your other two tech skill videos linked in the description where you mentioned them since the titles are art not description (for good reason, of course.)

[@alexrollins8123]

What a beautifully perfect Falcon

[@jodzict]

“Babe wake up, it’s the things of beauty that innuendo studios spoke of.”

[@jamesgraham3789]

These Falcons Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or Not They Could, They Didn’t Stop To Think If They Should

[@irongiant5951]

Yooo, love "movement showcase" videos, i enjoy "Too Much For Nintendo" more than any combo video, so seeing a sick falcon movement video is always welcome

[@smoothmidnightfudge7450]

You’re nuts, but what I’m really here for is to compliment your choice in music and that thumbnail. I’m a huge fan of HK so it put a big grin on my face.

[@mufinfalcon8268]

I saved this in my “Inspiring” playlist before I even started the video

[@sandrin0]

Love a good movement tech showcase, awesome stuff

[@FlamingZelda3]

When you complete all the remaining side quests before facing the final boss

[@CaptainCaskett]

As a Captain Falcon main, This clean smooth movement makes me very happy!

[@twot2224]

if only all melee vids had music this sweet :)

[@aDSdl_l]

I can’t believe this video just made me break the cycle of death and rebirth

[@nnoxx_PK]

I feel so at peace watching this

[@gaysasuke5618]

This brought me to tears.

[@melleracappeller]

i got to see hiatus kaiyote a week before this dropped this is so dope

[@gatunhame]

I watched nearly 3mins of Captain Falcon doing something I don't understand. I stayed for the music. I don't even listen to music.

[@FullMetalArchives]

Who needs to bathe with movement this CLEAN

[@pinnacleexpress420]

oddly relaxing

[@arieben3441]

u are one of my inspirations in life genuinely nd i love the way you see the game

[@andrewkennedy8129]

too of my favorite things just combined whtf

[@timlangeloh4679]

squid, once again you have made art. let us know when you are canonized in the Smithsonian or have a galery/screening night. Really, this is more than a combo video

[@s3phiroth431]

fuck yeah hiatus Kaiyote thats on mate. Saw them live in 2016, life changing event

[@davidvkimball]

This was incredible! 😍

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

BRO CANNOT PUT THIS ON TIKTOK! all the edgers will be furious at how many edges were cancelled here

[@sdw-hv5ko]

Edge cancel culture has gone too far

[@mdoughty]

love that fox fighting groove😁

[@Parpeing]

Letsgoooo my fave from the new album 🙏🙏🙏

[@laafeeemin3120]

All of your videos are beautiful squid. ❤❤

[@DoritoTime]

The best tech skill just might be the song choice

[@matttricomi]

i fucking love haitus kayote and I LOVE MELEE

[@kdot9527]

i appreciate the art you make

[@soemthng]

it might not be optimal, but it is beautiful

[@DavidLee-n5z]

This is magnum opus material right here🔥🔥🔥

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

this is beautiful thank you

[@sam_moo_rye]

Squid w/ the Love Heart Cheat Codes

[@MeleeMigz]

Some say he is still wall jumping through space on a porygon balloon.

[@Hero-by6ib]

I LOVE THAT SONG

[@dee7352]

I had a transcendental experience to this (got zooted after work)

[@thepicausno5561]

I think any good platform fighter should let you move like this effortlessly. What a magical game melee is

[@tinyt.w.i.m7291]

You betta go head falcon I bet this is just the kinda music he listens to

[@alexcoluna]

beautiful thumbnail video and song

[@jarvisfriesen7735]

boy is this crispy

[@user-zv2tz5]

My man is smoothin on ice holy shiit

[@horakthy9175]

Work of art. Truly. ♥

[@SebMatey]

This is some TAS stuff! very impressive

[@bontalor]

I could watch this for hours

[@Greenix]

Wonderful stuff I recognize that onett upb good stuff 🤌

[@BakingSoda4U]

Ultimate could never

[@zekehorsman9532]

BANGER

[@skii_mask_]

thumbnail and title made me think of innuendo studio's video!

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

2:12 fun fact! this is actually cpt falcons training routine between players selecting his character

[@johnleecooper8520]

absolute dance

[@4Viewtiful_Rizo7]

That haitus kaiyote hittting a lil different when you in the hyperbolic time chamber showing your moves