Jeg går en Tur - A self portrait by Lasse Gjertsen

Made by Lasse Gjertsen in 2005.
This video was my interpretation of the admission assignment for an animation school in Norway, which was to make a "self portrait in any technique". I decided to make something that combined everything I can do creatively. If you hear the word "tits-machine", don't worry, it means "time machine" in Norwegian. - Lasse

[@conradthebum1]

This video has always stuck with me for some reason.

[@koyaanisqatsi78]

Indeed.. Early youtube pioneer :p and this is a very honest piece..

[@kalvaxus]

This part "I'm sick of sleeping, getting up, brushing my teeth, showering, eating, working, going to the toilet and going to bed.. But that's life. That's the way we made it for ourselves, but is this what we want? Is this what I want? No.." resonates so loudly with me.. I wish we could change everything..

[@MotiviqueStudio]

The only part of that cycle of events that isn't absolutely - or at least highly - necessary to the living being, is working.

[@KickThePj]

So creative! Such an inspiration to make videos.

[@mannenmannenenene1732]

And now you have 1,4 mill subscribers... life is strange

[@inferno1153]

Very strange

[@bookfish]

I know probably this won't reach you, but I still wanted to put this out here :D I remember watching this video and generally your stuff, about 14-15 years ago and back then I was thinking that I want to be an animator too, because I wanted to do nice stuffs and maybe change the world with animation. And here we are in 2023, I'm an accomplished 3D animator, who works their dream job. Also back at the university, where I've learned animation I met my current fiance and a bunch of friends... Long story short lots of good things happened in my life, because of you and your work. Just wanted to say thanks for it. I hope you have a nice life.

[@JunkyardDaveArchive]

How are you doing, 17 years later? What a beautiful video to just be captured in time. I still think of this randomly and saw it probably 15-17 years ago myself. That's when you know you created something great.

[@paulallen1939]

Hes working for "NRK" which is the norwegian state tv channel

[@burgertime790]

​@@paulallen1939 yep, he's working as an animator for some kids shows

[@cwhatch1]

Cant believe I found this again! This was my introduction to youtube for sure

[@LisaNova]

This video is so beautiful and existentialist. -Lisa

[@CloudFangirl]

seriously though, thank you for putting meaning into your videos. The earth was created us to befriend, not to tame.People will only achieve true meaning, true happiness when we realize what life is really all about. No possession, no money, just the planet and the love that holds it all together. I cannot begin to say how right you are, thank you for sharing the message with those who have not yet realized it.

[@cubitsinformatica7544]

Artist! Cheers from Argentine!

[@nordicgaming2572]

Takes me back to the earliest days of KZbin. Lasse Gjertsen created headlines in Norwegian medias for being our first internet celebrity

[@quillblood]

i still love this

[@gablewriter]

It's wild that this video is 16 years old. It was on my MySpace profile page, and I watched it as least once a month for years. No lie that it definitely shaped how I approach my own writing.

[@dianamrr907]

It's a masterpiece🌝

[@RobClydesdale]

This guy is after my own heart & said with such clarity & vision.

[@warwicklambertcom]

That is brilliant!

[@BannanaGunn]

I've watched this at least 30 times, and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@leverposteifantomet]

I think we need a re-upload Lasse

[@alvinlee6955]

Is he Alive?

[@leverposteifantomet]

@@alvinlee6955 Yes. He makes tv shows for small children these days

[@paulallen1939]

@@alvinlee6955 yes

[@LaMeudonnaise]

this is the greatest self-portrait, it inspires me so much... thank you for putting it on youtube, i love it every time i watch it!

[@willowbeewallabee]

this was like the beginning of KZbin...

[@berlinsneakerz]

I held my breath, my heart skipped, and I loved how sincere it was. Thank you!

[@ThomasShelby-oj4ej]

LARVIK ! Ja :D

[@pinigig]

An inspiring piece of film. How anyone could give this below a five is beyond me

[@rdarktemplar1989]

heck, world is now equally crappy...as at least as 100 years ago.

[@DavidBarile]

It's nice to see true artists like Lasse. Your creativity is inspiring. It reminds me to keep exploring myself and my world.

[@JBDazen]

One of the first KZbin videos I ever watched.

[@LCaaroe]

I love how humble this is. I hate when people do similar stuff and say things like... "I hate the way everyone thinks about money, they are all mindless" etc. Loved the way you admitted your thoughts about money too... Makes this enjoyable. Great clip

[@TorontoBoi]

Okay seriously, this is an amazing video. I can't believe it was done for a basic animation homework assignment. This is brilliant!

[@dana629]

you DO make the world better with your animation, you are incredible!

[@sjiekong]

i've seen this over and over again, after all these years (...) it's still my all time YT favourite!

[@streborcire]

You make old guys like me happy, because you reflect the way I feel exactly, but I don't have your wonderful animation skills, all I can do is gripe and smoke... thank you!!

[@WiiRock77]

This is what I call an inspiring video. Thanks, this is just the pickup I needed.

[@SacredSoundsofIndia]

Really nice brother! Keep relating to that Spirit, Soul, Love, Nature! Kindest Grtz from Amsterdam, Heiko

[@TheBiscoDiscuits]

Definitely the best at what you do on youtube, brother. This video was great, I love how every time you mentioned a word there was symbol for it, no matter how subtle the symbolism was. Keep at it, good luck changing the world, maybe I can work with you somehow someway sometime. Keep on keepin on boss.

[@QFuzzle]

I feel a lot the same way as Lasse does about life... With many of the same aspirations. The only real difference between him and I is that I want to change the world with music. But, still, it is art.

[@onjofilms]

All I know is I got a lot of respect for Lasse as an artist. Awesome visualizations and creativity. I think his vids are some of the best on KZbin or anywhere for that matter.

[@frankiegangs]

That's the best way to face truth, because the animation is the Universal language and the best way of expressing how we feel and what we imagine, really. It has always been like that. Nice thoughts...

[@peter4509]

tusen takk for fantastisk video! Håper det kommer flere slike.

[@giotor]

Excellent! What more can I say! Very well done! You have great potentials, Lasse! Keep rolling!

[@Rekotsu]

awesome man!, is good to know there is ppl in the world capable of doing such a good work giving this message. Thats exactly how many of us think about world. awesome.

[@user-yn4nh2bn6k]

I usually don't comment on videos, but I couldn't stop myself from doing it now. I just wanted to say that I really really really like this video! I often think of stuff like that myself, and this video really made my day! THANK YOU AND KEEP ON ANIMATING ;) !!

[@powergranny]

This is the best work I've seen for long! Keep on making videos.

[@gavinv0415]

WOW! I thought this was one of the most thoughtful videos EVER! Insights and truths about life. It may sound like it came from some movie or someone else to me, but it sounds very original to me. I very like it man!

[@realicee]

Wow! En av de bästa videor jag sett till kvalitén av budskap och presentation! :) Keep doing what u do Lasse! Been a fan for years :). Tack för dina videos!

[@NeillyBo]

Thats probably the best video ive ever seen on you tube! i love all your stuff, this, especially though is just the excactly true! just the way i feel, love the soundtrack too!!

[@nickberard3464]

I go back to your channel to watch your videos more than 16 years later. Isn't that crazy?

[@BannanaGunn]

Genious, it's like you're reading my mind. Couldn't say it any better my self.

[@DJFFD1313]

wow...that was one of the coolest videos i have ever seen! very well done! everything about it was good!

[@kreejo]

Incredible work, really professionally made and I have to say, your English is very impressive! Keep up the awesome work mate, looking forward to whatever else you have, this was really inspiring :)

[@Tequn9q]

Utrolig bra Lasse :) Viktige spørsmål for en viktig tid... Takk for denne... Du kan få folk til å våkne. -Dharmagun

[@jacilund2159]

Love how he ended up making commercials too

[@dearosegotel]

argh! i really can't believe someone like you exists! haha! you might be one of the best film makers or directors this world can ever have.... -dea, philippines :)

[@nsarin]

Buddy. I emailed this to myself back in 2007. I do not know why I did that. But in cleaning up my email I found it. And I am glad I did. I am going to email it to myself again so I can watch it another 16 years from now. I am going to go through your channel and see where you ended up. Thank you for this thought-provoking beautiful video! It was meaningful to me 16 years ago and meaningful to me today - so maybe you captured a little bit about who I am too! Best wishes.

[@brosedarts]

You just made my life a little better. Thanks, from LA.

[@converdb]

man, it's useless to tell you, because your inner self won't let you other choice, but anyway please keep doing brilliant videos like this. I just went speechless.

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

Oh dæven den her er det lenge siden jeg har sett! Fint å se at Lasses videoer fortsatt ligger her!

[@Fnisefia]

jeg koser meg så utrolig mye med denne filmen! Spesielt begynnelsen, det er så fint det som du sier om hvem du er, og det som ikke har noe med det å gjøre! flink :)

[@rastagurkan]

This video makes me so happy everytime i watch it! thanks

[@HaloDiablo]

Holy shit, you really outdid many other videos like this I've seen.. I really REALLY love it! Thumbs up from Nicolai, Denmark!

[@gjermundification]

Lasse du har den beste CVen jeg noen gang har sett^^^

[@elguitar123]

I love the way you see things .. makes me think alot about myself when i see these things

[@kritterkrazy7]

I love you work, so much creativity. I also love your voice, very soothing if I may say!

[@morfino20]

Lasse... the only word that comes out of my mouth right now is: BRAVO!!!

[@Paracusia512]

i loved that video. it was interesting listening to how much of that language developed the modern day english. crazy. i love it.

[@fufinazzo]

i love your jobs... dont stop, keep doing great stuff.. im glad there s some people like you in this life.

[@QFuzzle]

I can't believe the talent and imagination you have, man. I am completely blown away by your mind, brother.

[@GillianBrodie]

i love it - makes me think the world can become a better place!

[@SebowTube]

I love that one too. Some people really deserve to be met. I wish I could meet you. Good work.

[@xxcami24xx]

I dont know what to say.... you took my breath away Lasse. You took the words out of my mouth... i probably would have said it screaming, but you did it calmly hehe. I wake up thinking that every single day of my life... I'm so bored with the world that i'm going sky diving this week... anyways, i'm glad you made this because it definitely made my day.... Thanks :o)

[@shifis]

this was so inspiring, I loved your video, you left me thinking, and really nice animation!!

[@19Moonchild91]

man youre awesome, you can explain with words the things that i have to explain with music. Good Work¡

[@purity26]

I'm actually watching all your videos. This is the third one I've seen. The first one was your beatbox, the second was your drums and piano (LOVED IT!) and now this! What a treat to follow someone's creativity and watch it get better and better. I don't know in which order these were actually made, but in the viewing, they keep getting better!

[@Alpdnc]

This music is amazing..you are...very very talented!!very talented...no words...RESPECT!

[@-WahFung-]

It was so touching , what a great clip.

[@Arwin99]

Thanks Lasse, Your Animation made my day. I also sent it to my Mum :)

[@JimmyGr90]

man you really dont know how the same i feel. and i bet there are many people out there feeling the same way. keep up the good work and continue educate and amuse us with your animation works. peace

[@RasmusYde]

I really admire your work.... its so spot on, and if that's how you really think then I guess we share alot of thoughts.... this video is almost poetry in its truest form.... or at least that's how I look at it.... keep making those sweet films.... we here in Denmark need something to entertain ourselves :-D

[@jediwarlock1]

Bra Lasse! du er den beste på KZbin! elsker alle videoene dine! Good Lasse! You are the best on KZbin! Love all videos of your's!

[@Courage8008]

This is a very deep video with a lot of meaning to it. We're alike in certain ways.

[@ScenesFromPalacio]

Woh..That was brilliant..Witty,profound and really entertaining..I found it on myspace and had to come here and favourite it.. Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@andylipsmusic]

oh and you do make the world better with animation like this!

[@miester1231]

You have inspired me in a million ways. Thank You

[@PirateDDR]

I really love this video. Seems quite "down to earth" if you will. The music is definitely awesome :) The translation is actually quite good! :)

[@JMelo19]

That is amazing. Wonderful work! I love the way you think

[@blackr0se1988]

Nydelig

[@Kissekissemiss]

you got some wonderful animation and video editing skills, keep getting better and keep making people laugh!

[@MoPoppins]

BRILLIANT...simple yet profound. A beautiful and timeless work! :D

[@Sfffen]

That's awesome man! Nice job on making all those seamless cycles! :)

[@Mortenaw]

Nice to meet you Lasse ;) I can relate to everything you say mate, take me back to the old times with no machines and just nature. Keep making videos mate, you ARE making a difference

[@benjastuff1347]

Hello man. you was right, he has made a difference as this video has over a million views right now. How many views did it have when you saw it 14 years ago? If you respond this will be epic

[@tumbledon]

I agree with him totally...simple...but brillant. Very well done.

[@bobbygnosis]

I saw this video a year ago. I think it's just as good now. Well played.

[@jsfnfbrcs]

I really love your videos. They always put a smile on my face (:

[@SilverCuz]

This was brilliant. Every aspect of it. The writing was poetic and made you think, the music went along perfectly and the layered compositions were flawless. Let's see more!

[@mesuhlikemusic]

this is crazy good. your are a great animator. all your vids are good. in their own ways.

[@AllenDickenson]

Brilliant, your work is amazing and inspiring.

[@MakeoverSessions]

That was such a treat, thank you Hans.

[@KATSOUPETSA]

that's some raw talent.great staff !

[@YesquiRay]

I´m also thinking of going to a lonesome place because i´m tired of a lot of things in my life and want a change... and a liked this video, and almost every one you make, you´re a genious¡

[@Christophe_L]

Beautiful video, very profound. Awesome work.

[@metalupyourassbitch]

unbelievable mate, you've got a great outlook on life - quite similar to my own! keep up the great work, every movie i watch is better than the last!

[@alsetsfire]

This is one of my favourite videos ever! Good stuff, couldn't possibly have said it better myself :)