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!

[@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 😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@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...

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

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

[@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.

[@smokedem]

The porygon one killed me lmao Awesome stuff as always!

[@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

[@greyfruit]

god this movement is so clean

[@ZackSilver77]

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

[@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

[@agitosblades]

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

[@girffy]

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

[@tommooy6806]

1:44 got me feelin some type a way

[@BSeeD06]

Damn you make good melee videos

[@Nik4711]

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 :)

[@gizbo_music]

"the space between the notes"

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

yeah wow

[@andrewbank4696]

The camera shot on Rainbow Cruise was beautiful

[@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

[@nourmallysalty]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@EdenGardner]

They just keep getting better and better!!!

[@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

[@TempRawr]

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

[@Faulheit]

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

[@RESPRiT]

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

[@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!

[@TheobaldTheBird]

I didn't know I needed a video like this

[@lanaalways]

Cooler than anything TAS wtf

[@diskoBonez]

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

[@SimpleFlips]

Reminds me of waterbirds gameplay. Sick af

[@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!

[@tylerhatton9523]

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

[@FlamingZelda3]

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

[@hob183]

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

[@bluemarb1e787]

What a surprising song to find a melee techskill video to

[@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

[@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

[@sandrin0]

Love a good movement tech showcase, awesome stuff

[@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

[@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.

[@davidvkimball]

This was incredible! 😍

[@xLOVESUPREME]

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

[@jodzict]

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

[@kdot9527]

i appreciate the art you make

[@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.)

[@arieben111]

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

[@gaysasuke5618]

This brought me to tears.

[@zacd3956]

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

[@WanderFilledWorldofMelee]

Damn squid is at tas OG surpassed superdoodleman videos

[@mufinfalcon8268]

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

[@nnoxx_PK]

I feel so at peace watching this

[@alexrollins8123]

What a beautifully perfect Falcon

[@aDSdl_l]

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

[@laafeeemin3120]

All of your videos are beautiful squid. ❤❤

[@mdoughty]

love that fox fighting groove😁

[@twot2224]

if only all melee vids had music this sweet :)

[@kokbaell]

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.

[@jamesgraham3789]

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

[@aggr0midget]

That was a joy to watch❤

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

this is beautiful thank you

[@pinnacleexpress420]

oddly relaxing

[@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

[@alexcoluna]

beautiful thumbnail video and song

[@andrewkennedy8129]

too of my favorite things just combined whtf

[@CaptainCaskett]

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

[@jarvisfriesen7735]

boy is this crispy

[@DavidLee-n5z]

This is magnum opus material right here🔥🔥🔥

[@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!

[@Parpeing]

Letsgoooo my fave from the new album 🙏🙏🙏

[@zekehorsman9532]

BANGER

[@melleracappeller]

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

[@user-zv2tz5]

My man is smoothin on ice holy shiit

[@bontalor]

I could watch this for hours

[@horakthy9175]

Work of art. Truly. ♥

[@SebMatey]

This is some TAS stuff! very impressive

[@FullMetalArchives]

Who needs to bathe with movement this CLEAN

[@wubbsdingus4320]

Cool stuff. 1:56 Splice though?

[@stompknee]

yeah that was noticeable on purpose, i just couldn’t do all of that back to back so i just cut it but didnt wanna try to make it look like i had cause its an honest vid

[@wubbsdingus4320]

@@stompknee Makes sense! Respect

[@sam_moo_rye]

Squid w/ the Love Heart Cheat Codes

[@Hero-by6ib]

I LOVE THAT SONG

[@s3phiroth431]

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

[@SashaEstradiol]

this montage made me think about my dog. nice :)

[@davyhatch3479]

He’s schmooovin!

[@RighteousRyan]

good falcon death sync

[@johnleecooper8520]

absolute dance

[@Greenix]

Wonderful stuff I recognize that onett upb good stuff 🤌

[@riffz6065]

If we showed this clip to melee players in 2003, they'd all say this is TAS movement without hesitation

[@MeleeMigz]

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

[@ngige3617]

very beautiful

[@Ihadtochangemyusername]

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

[@Tryc3]

Beautiful movement

[@ByROI]

CLEAN