you’re studying in an ancient university as the snowflakes fall [ dark academia playlist ]

[@helderboutens]

Just made a Discord server for the channel! Feel free to join here: discord.gg/JgwuB25sUE

[@milicavujovic3400]

What's the name 4:33

[@investigadorizan]

At least, a Discord server for gentlemen.

[@alvinlin0202]

i can't join the discord, it doesn't allow me to

[@Saamiyah-jv8rl]

​@@milicavujovic3400Vivaldi Variations

[@catradorasprmanager7728]

i was born in 1806 and this brings back the most exquisite memories of dancing with my lover victoire until she accidentally flashed an ankle at dinner and was consequently banned from the premises

[@helderboutens]

She flashed her ankle??? What a disgrace!!

[@Funfunfunsquare]

Do you remember the mud floods ?

[@Hawkspirit09]

1806? Ok...😏glad to talk with a ghost

[@FG-ie7cu]

Oh, my goodness, I am laughing so hard.

[@mariasegura351]

WHAT

[@python7669]

I was born in 1944, and I now feel like I am reliving my early childhood.

[@helderboutens]

Thank you for sharing this lovely comment! ❤️

[@Hahagtvzg]

Bruh how are you even alive?

[@rabikalovizz]

@@Hahagtvzg he/she is 80?

[@totia_chip]

@@Ella_songthey're only like 79 tho wdym

[@cxxrolina]

nah y'all actually believe that?

[@Tc-wh9bj]

I was born in 1656 and this was my favorite playlist for falling asleep in my Edwardian manor.

[@helderboutens]

Hell yeah dude

[@girloftree]

Hah nice try

[@Silvia2341970]

I was born in 1970 and this remains me my granny's home when I was a child 🤍

[@billbill6094]

Couple of centuries early there for anything to be Edwardian.

[@OzzyMcBean]

😂😂😂

[@BoatingJay]

I was born in 5, this reminds me of college back in the day at Yalepennharvard College at Oxfordshire University

[@OzzyMcBean]

😂😂😂 "in 5". These comments!

[@mariasegura351]

omg

[@booktionary--4276]

OMG same! I was your classmate

[@NoName-sr4co]

This one, this one's the best

[@ollie-f7y]

@@booktionary--4276 Remember me. I taught y'all quantum mechanics. clasess resumes on 15 october be ready students

[@engines-empires]

Dude, this really brings me back to my college years at Brienne in the 1780s. I was a young Napoleon then. 🇫🇷

[@devanshuneogi3390]

"there's nothing we can do"

[@efhi]

@@devanshuneogi3390 reference to what?

[@MoreThan_Bob1776]

I didn't realize frenchies could speak Italian 😮

[@manavsharma9263]

I have not been born yet and this really reminds me of the old times.. what beautiful days. I painted a potrait of a lady and sold it to this leo guy. Amazing dude

[@meetmeattheguillotine]

LOLL

[@kjc715]

I was born in 1886 and this reminds me of when me and my dearest sisters would run rampant through the castle, only to get scolded by my mother and father for not acting lady-like.

[@NoName-sr4co]

I happen to have been born in 1887, it was a rather odd time then, no? It is wonderful for us all now, no more scoldings for the running, only scolding when you run into a vase that's hanging precariously off a table. Would you like to wander the halls of my castle with me? A pair of ghosts, playing tag? We'll cause a good ruckus, I'm sure.

[@kjc715]

@@NoName-sr4co aha, yes! I agree, what a time it was indeed! I do remember shattering a couple of my mother’s most prized vases, she was not feeling for joyous when I did such a thing. What a delight that would be to go to your castle and wander the halls! Yes, I think I would enjoy that quite much. We can indulge in as much fun as our imaginations will allow, for as the ghosts we are, there is only a loss of creativity that can put an end to the tomfoolery! I daresay we cause enough trouble to awaken our mothers from the grave and perhaps get to hear their voices ring with stern disagreement in our behavior? How enjoyable would that be?

[@linnayuxxo]

Pardon me, but being born in 1886 would make you more than 130? I’m very confused of how you commented this. I don’t believe the fact you were born that long ago.

[@Shimmerin-Wisp]

@@linnayuxxo I'm assuming it's a joke :)

[@natto6606]

@@linnayuxxo theyre not being serious

[@nicolegallegos9145]

I was born once. I've forgotten what's behind the sentiment this makes me remember

[@f4wneyes]

this is my favourite comment out of all of them

[@jordanpowell141]

funniest comment by far

[@deckie_]

I was born once too I had forgotten what it was like to be born I can only imagine now

[@nicolegallegos9145]

@@deckie_ was I conceived once? Can't say I remember...

[@caIyps0]

i was born in 3000 BCE and this reminds me of the hieroglyph university back in egypt that i used to attend

[@user-tl6lo9fl7w]

HAHHA

[@zamibrever9867]

Lies I was there the vibe was different 😒

[@burkhardgrosche9006]

Education was far better then

[@catedoge3206]

lol

[@Tikky503]

I was born in 1866 and this really brings me back!

[@megabruhmoment8]

i was born in 1724 so same honestly

[@jagdishkumar887]

Bro what😃

[@fiverrgenc5916]

i was born ottoman empire times@@megabruhmoment8

[@neglectedgarden3889]

😅😅😅

[@roxantt]

just stop reading the comments, go back to what you were doing, you can do it!

[@Kvill13]

Thanks for bringing me back to full consciousness cuz I thought that I was ready to read all of them in one sitting.

[@nexitaaa]

thx

[@InOurInterim]

dang I needed this

[@cloud3037]

Thank you I have work to do lol

[@lightofthedark]

Amen ❤

[@imaperson14]

i was born in 1475 and this brings back memories of blending chemicals and various concoctions, staying awake into the late hours of the night, and writing my findings in my journal in order to try to create the philosophers stone. i thank you for this exquisite experience.

[@mythological77]

I'm reading harry potter right now

[@vecnalicious2095]

harry potter reference???? gonna go reread harry potter again with this in the background

[@olivianeukam5636]

@@vecnalicious2095 The philosopher's stone was a medieval idea of a way to change base metals to gold

[@Mariapaular0813]

You’re studying at an ancient university (my house) as the snowflakes fall (sun is burning outside and we’re at 22 degrees Celsius in Bogota)

[@helderboutens]

I wish it was warmer here to be honest… currently freezing temperatures here in Belgium

[@Mariapaular0813]

@@helderboutens On the other hand, Bogota is a city that’s over a mountain so it’s normal to have cold temperatures, since the days have been sunny, we’ve been facing many fires, not only at my city but the whole country 😞

[@dianah.martel2707]

same but at 30° C in Lima

[@sammyhsu2728]

lucky rn its 34 degrees celsius :(

[@mahekk1556]

It's 36 C in India TT__TT

[@swagmeister5323]

this is perfect when i’m sitting in my university’s library, because it actually IS an ancient university, and very academic 😩

[@Melisa-yw5ns]

I would love to have a library like that in my university. Mine is pretty, but the library is so tiiiiny and not at all comfortable, 0 academic :(

[@fulana_de_tal]

i envy you, my university is also ancient (not really, it's about 200 years old, one of the first of my country) and has a huuge archive, but for some stupid reason the library itself is just not it :( the rest of the building is very cool at least

[@swagmeister5323]

@@fulana_de_tal that's so annoying that the archive is big but the library isn't that nice :'(( may i ask which university it is??? still sounds really cool!

[@fulana_de_tal]

@@swagmeister5323 it's USP (University of São Paulo), specifically the law campus in São Paulo Yeah it's a bummer that the "library" that the students actually get to access is only a glorified study room

[@meetmeattheguillotine]

that sounds so cool, may i ask which university it is?

[@purrteani]

I love listening to this, while actually studying at an old univeristy. It makes the studying experience feel weirdly sophisticated, and I'm all for it! :D

[@pablokalincausky8359]

The day I leave this world I won't take anything with me, then I began to value real life and music is part of it...

[@helderboutens]

Beautiful thought, thanks for sharing!

[@mezunenes]

You can leave something behind tho. Like a painting or poem

[@jasonstarks3796]

Just celebrated my 121st birthday. This playlist is the bee's knees. Takes me back to dark and glorious days at Miskatonic University. Oh to go back to those days, studying the arcane mysteries and ethereal arts.

[@jaeoskyldig]

Don't speak Latin in front of the books

[@arthur00019]

I was born in 2006 and this mix reminds me of my parents, they used to hear classic music and i love feel what i couldn't when i was younger.

[@lauriedubreuil1501]

Song at 4:33 is "Vivaldi Variation" arranged by Julie Hanney for those wondering ❤

[@obsessedanimegirl101]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@Ch1saki]

I've been listening to this in the background while writing an essay for ELA, I honestely don't think I've ever been this focused and emersed into my work before as I usually get distracted very easily. Thank you so much for this, I'm definitely gonna be coming back to this frequently when I have work to do. Sending lots of love

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I’m glad my playlist could be of help!!

[@mikan_tsumiki15]

I need to know, did you passed?

[@Ch1saki]

@@mikan_tsumiki15 Well I can't tell you the exact grade because that was from last year but all I remember is that I did good on it!

[@erinmccardell6802]

I was born in 1816 and this reminds me of sitting in the parlour listening to my brother practice piano as I watched the snowfall.

[@junebug2850]

I've always been a winter person, my favorite season. The imagery and music bring me to a relaxed and peaceful state of mind.

[@ArthurMorganus]

best season there is

[@dulcetghost]

This playlist made me feel like everything is gonna be okay

[@helderboutens]

Everything is certainly going to be okay!!

[@ambient.relax.soundscape]

To all who are here, may the quiet of meditation provide a sanctuary of calm amidst the noise of the world.

[@zoestyles.1d263]

I was born in 1942 , this wonderful playlist makes me go back in time to my collage days in Oxford studying history and going to Baghdad & Egypt in my holidays, I can feel that nostalgia thanks to you ♡

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

Not studying English though! 😂

[@BLVCKSCORP]

No other classical mix has caught my mind like this did, thank you.

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@Bluebirdie442]

I was born in 1889 and this really brings back running through the corridors of my university with my best friend.

[@juliaemarin]

hi Helder! beautiful playlist, as always! they always help me concentrate while studying, so thank u very much! hope you're having a wonderful 2024 so far.

[@helderboutens]

I hope you’re having a wonderful 2024 so far as well!! Thank you for the kind words ❤️

[@go_little_rockstarz]

ngl this playlist is singlehandedly fueling my entire writing career

[@libraryclassicalplalist]

*There's an enchanting beauty in sad, sentimental music that speaks directly to the soul, evoking a bittersweet longing for something intangible yet deeply felt*

[@Kvill13]

Woah that was..... Beautiful.

[@bonniesams2129]

I work in a very loud work environment, with my ear buds and this music...Perfect for me.

[@kelyabricot]

today it's snowing outside, i'm studying for my philosophy classe, may the music inspire my work

[@echoedmemories20398]

*Sad, sentimental music has a transformative power, enveloping listeners in a cocoon of introspection and self-reflection, where vulnerability is celebrated as a testament to the beauty of the human experience*

[@swaritho6294]

I was born in the big bang and this remembers me of the chorus of the protons and photons as they created themselves

[@ur_local_person-qk7mb]

Ah yes, as someone who was born year 0, I remember the good old days 🥰

[@Batata_anemia]

@@ur_local_person-qk7mb back when the kids used to respect their parents!

[@CarterJohnson-bw9sd]

Bro this really brings me back to when I would hang out on my ship in 1492 with chris. good times

[@Neuviiii]

POV: you're listening to this because despite having a library in your house and it being cold, it doesn't snow where you live

[@MUTEDSTAG]

this playlist + the comments ... *chefs kiss*

[@AstroxSpace888]

This feels like I'm an old soul stuck in a new generation. My time was long ago, sometime around the 17th century. This playlist reminds me of it.

[@HamlaMiirwa]

I was listening to this playlist when journaling my thoughts and the melodies hits my feelings when i was about to let everything happen as it should and just close my eyes.. Thanks ❤

[@helderboutens]

Thank you!!

[@sophspice32]

you are part of the big 3 when it comes to making athmospheric playlists on youtube forsure😩you capture the mood so well

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@Null_Pizza]

I remember studying all the way back in the 1200's! Im quite an oldie! Anyways thanks for the cherishing memories!

[@plantealova5062]

Ive been destroying myself all my life. Im trying to figure out how to build myself and the thing i thought was dead in my chest is starting to ache at the mere thought of coming alive again, to take a chance, to open like a flower. My whole body and mind is resisting it but i dont know what but something is pushing me to try again

[@DannyExe-sn2gj]

Isaiah 43:1

[@daighreeasterling6513]

I thought my heart was still too. I thought it was gone, never to see the light of day again. Then I saw the sunset, I really saw the sunset. It was the most beautiful sunset I had ever seen in my life. Before, it was though the whole world was in grayscale. The world was naught but a silent film; mere acting and going through the motions of what living is supposed to look like... When I saw the sunset... I saw color. I saw beauty and light and felt something in my chest leap. I did not recognize it as joy yet, but I would come to know it as such. Closing up your heart may seem like a good choice to protect it, but the life that you feel when it is open is... It's like seeing a sunrise for the first time in all its glory.

[@annetcobain]

It is God who pushes you to go forward, I believe. He will surely help you to start living happily, just ask Him❤️ may His mercy be upon you💗

[@FG-ie7cu]

Do only things that heal you. Drop everything else that you can. You are a darling.

[@dasilvah.5815]

The will to live.

[@unwindcitysnow]

In this playlist, serenity finds its perfect melody. 🌟

[@helderboutens]

Thanks for listening!!

[@mushroom-cottage5660]

Thank you so much for this playlist, very ambient and very wintry. Nice job! Helps me focus while studying when I'm procrastinating :))

[@mushroom-cottage5660]

And have a good New Year's Eve!

[@stephaniesalinas1]

I love this playlist!!! It's perfect to listen to as I'm writing my novels

[@AZearafel]

i will be born in 2056, this rain reminds me of the constant flash floods in the sahara desert and the dryness and lack of wetness (dirty lyrics) reminds of how all the glaciers have melted in the artic!!

[@fireceremony8573]

I was born in 1879 and am listening to this on a cold January day whilst recalling fondly the novel I wrote half a year ago set in a large manor with snow, just like here. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@goodsupper]

Im listening to this while im studying and i feel so focused rn UGHHHH THE SONGS ARE SO NICEEEEE 🎀😭

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@athenafromgreece707]

I have the fondest memories of writing the beginning of my novel to this playlist in early 2024, thank you so much :)

[@helderboutens]

Thank you!!

[@mack6701]

I was born in 146 BCE and this takes me back to the good days :)

[@helderboutens]

Hell yeah

[@reesiliencia8887]

this is the sweetest ive ever listened to while reading wuthering heights. thanbks !

[@mnk9073]

Ah yes, the good old Ingolstadt days. What a change it was from the shores of Lake Geneva to the banks of the Danube, studying mathematics and later chemistry during the day with the brightest minds of Europe and spending my nights making friends.

[@Oursocietyisshıt]

I wish i would go to a old big vintage school with those old uniform i would just feel so comfortable

[@bothmarioANDluigi]

in a bar in buenos aires started playing and i ascended because it is my favourite song in any of these playlists ever istg. its so good. thank you so much for adding this magnificent song to this magnificent playlist

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dhruti_roy]

Ahh! what memories of reading with rosalie in the late 18th century at her private library! Beautiful memories to revive to this astounding piece musical artwork!

[@PaulaMaher]

This is another timeless find for me. This is brilliant.

[@mavielci]

Çalma listeniz sayesinde çok huzurlu ve odaklayıcı bir şekilde kitap okuyabiliyorum bunun için size çok müteşekkirim🙂

[@sametcakmak4965]

Sabahları işyerine giderken dinliyorum bende

[@garrett3948]

I was born in 2186 and this reminds me of my time travel days

[@josephmead8325]

Underrated comment XD

[@indecay8756]

what time travel method do we use in the future?

[@psicosombra3715]

7:01. Extremely beautiful.

[@ashircia]

I was born in 1803 and this brings back the memories of my lover playing piano to me as I had trouble sleeping well - with him by my side, i was always able to fall asleep peacefully

[@deedee4955]

I love your playlists. I dont listen to any of other's. They help me to sleep and they also inspire me when I'm creating my stories. Thank you❤❤❤

[@helderboutens]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@Tiisane]

This playlist is so soothing n beautiful ❤. It takes me to a time when everything is cozy comfortable . makes me happy n sad at the same time

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@cozychristmasjazz6868]

this mix is the only thing that helps me fall asleep these days.. got my heart broken right before the holidays and this mix has helped me cope with the feeling of being lonely... 3,5 years of my life i gave my all to this girl and in the end I got nothing to show for it. I made a song about it to express my feelings and help people going through the same thing.. Lonliness hurts and I hope to inspire people to use heartbreak as a motivation for their passion. Dropped the song yesterday, to anyone taking the time to check me out and join me on the journey to success, I will forever be thankful. Right now it means more than anything🥰

[@iyubecaid3510]

I was born 3 years prior to the fall of Constantinople this reminds me of my early childhood years 😢

[@Kvill13]

The piano wasnt even invented back then

[@iyubecaid3510]

@@Kvill13I was there you weren’t

[@Kvill13]

@@iyubecaid3510 fair🙄. I'm like... What? 374 years old? Don't flex ur age like that😠

[@NellysDream-r6p]

To all who read this comment, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the worldi

[@costacoffee4life665]

This takes me back to 1066 and the inner peace I felt sat by the fire, surrounded by comrades, dreaming of what the future would bring.

[@cozychristmasjazz6868]

For some reason the first tune took me back to my early childhood, I remember some toys that would have little melodies that were both calming and sad for me and they would make me feel funny as thoughts would come and go, I'd imagine myself in the future taking care of my old parents, if I would be alone and lonely after they passed away :(

[@kumanzade1071]

i wasn't born but if i was, this would be best playlist for me.

[@Hoonfangs]

That masterpiece actually helped me calming down my mind..It also helped me sleep because I am really having difficulties

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@cassqndra]

I absolutely love this side of KZbin.

[@helderboutens]

Thanks for being here!

[@loveyourself7461]

I was born in 12034 BC and this brings back the feeling of constructing pyramids with my comrades. Where did the time go ? I still feel the sun dancing along with my skin.

[@ladyrosenrot1514]

3 weeks ago I came across this playlist and I've been listening to it at least once everyday.

[@mariasegura351]

I want to be succesful but I realized everything comes with a cost, so I'm using this playlist to prepare myself with it.

[@seanlydon6042]

thst was absolutely beautiful. exactly what i was looking for and needed. perfection.

[@helderboutens]

Thank you!

[@IMN0TF0X]

Being born in the 1500's has been impactful on me growing up, this music has brought me back to my memories of the olden days.

[@Kvill13]

Gurl- the piano was invented in the early 1700d's 😭😭😭😭

[@rachtaylor]

I was born in 1873, and this gives me so many memories 🫀

[@mr.manchess5860]

This takes me back to when I was growing up in the early 1800s, Victorian era. Life was so much more relaxed back then.

[@relaxationacoustics123]

This vibe is indescribable

[@tewksburydriver8624]

I was born in 1857 and this reminds me of my evenings in the study whilst my dearest daughter Elizabeth entertained our guests by the piano.

[@dunnohowtolive]

I was born in Mesozoic Era, this reminds me of my prof Troodon who taught me how to hunt in the caves of knowledge and got me ready for the real world. I remember so vividly when I was the only human there and he took me under his arms and was a great father figure ahhh good old days I miss u prof damn u asteroid

[@bluerosegurl]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for listing the songs! It does skip towards the end, but not at the end for longer than some other channels with videos with flaws, but I mean, I have been using this as background music for days now, so obvi, not such a big issue.

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!!

[@amib7560]

Thank you for making this, it's beautiful

[@helderboutens]

Thank you!

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

I was born in 4012 and used a time machine to come back and listen to this ancient playlist. It reminds me of my time getting the NeuraLink libraries downloaded into my simulated consciousness at Oxford Universe. I wish I could go back to those days before I knew the abominable atrocities of the Bronteroc.

[@hades_xx]

I listened to this while commisioning the build of Oxford University. Such good old days.

[@rigae2]

What a lovely playlist! Thank you.

[@helderboutens]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@anitajahani]

11:12 Now i'm sitting in the stockholm university library and studying for my exam . This song makes me feel something strange that i can't describe it , kind a deep sorrow that i like it and want to immerse myself in

[@helderboutens]

Good luck!!

[@vezzolter]

I was born in 2003 and it helps me to calm down and focus on my study/work.

[@amandaakiens3479]

You create such beautiful music

[@helderboutens]

Thank you so much!

[@poopybear994]

thank you this means so much to me as someone born in 1729, i appreciate it more than you know

[@DreamEnigmatic_134]

Good music. Thank you for choosing the best songs. I will listen to these songs anytime, anywhere.

[@Creamy_moon_z6]

i was born in 1907 in Britain. this playlist brings back memories when i was studying in college.

[@helderboutens]

Hell yeah

[@neigemonchat950]

18: 39 in case someone like this music, she's a piano version of a french song in the 70' th: Jane Birkin, "Jane B." ☺️

[@MichaelSmith-ij2ut]

As someone born in the high Middle Ages I didn't get to experience this genre while growing up, but I'm so glad to be discovering it now

[@anng5209]

This is beautiful. How can i find out the specific pieces? I would love to know what is the piece that begins at about 4:30. Thanks so much. ❤

[@sonicmaths8285]

I was born yesterday but I miss the good old times

[@abigail1971]

When I was born in 1767, women were not allowed to attend university so I was forced to cut my hair and attend as a man. This reminds me of the days with my dearest Adelaide, both of us forced to hide parts of ourselves to continue living amongst others, meeting in secret as the snow came down upon the courtyard. She passed from dysentery and took a part of me with her

[@aster_0000]

this playlist heavily reminds me of the secret history, great playlist i could get my homework done! 🩷

[@SunsetSecondary]

i was born in 2024 and i dont know how to comprehend music yet

[@Thebestoneintheworldha]

I was born on a Dublin street, this reminiscing me to a time where the drums did beat