lofi taz radio ᛥ - beats to relax/study cantrips to

Sit back, relax, and enjoy 4 hours and 20 minutes of the chillest Adventure Zone beats. Yes, that was intentional.
Art By: Zoë Polando
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[@donnahellmuth1015]

What an incredibly rad thing to create! The TAZ OSTs are a source of so much comfort and joy -- like putting on your favorite soft, somewhat ragged sweater when the weather turns cool, like a bowl of your favorite soup when you're feeling under the weather, like curling up on the couch with your preferred rainy day media. This is a gift. Thanks, fam.

[@shufflemuffin2416]

Couldn't have said it better!!

[@invertedgoddex]

That is absolutely how this feels. Thank you for bringing such feeling to a tangible space. ❤

[@dinnerroll]

Jesus calm down

[@theo6768]

@@dinnerrollyou’re embarrassing yourself lol. Let people have fun

[@JK-jf3kh]

Couldn't agree more. Not only is TAZ full of hilarity and absorbing stories, it shows us a whole journey the McElboys go on together to find joy in creating amazing universes. And the music brings aaaaall of it back. The warmest auditory hug.

[@halomoji]

opening this on madam director as someone who hasn’t listened to balance in a very long time but is still deeply moved by it…. instant tears 😭

[@SpudBySea]

Balance music slaps so hard I'm pulled back to the days when TAZ rolled out. Thanks for pouring so much kindness, humor, and acceptance into your work!

[@TurboNoodle]

I recently started relistening to Balance, and it's still so amazing. Def worth the time if you're Jonesing for it!

[@Surfdog2005]

me too, I'm at eleventh hour currently@@TurboNoodle

[@FodderMoosie]

I don't re-visit a lot of storytelling art. There are maybe a handful of movies I will revisit every once in a while. But Balance, for whatever reason, is an emphatic exception to the rule. I've listened to the whole arc at least 4 times through. It might be a while before I feel compelled to go back in again, and I'm enjoying the new things they do. But Balance will always stand out on my horizon as something that's so much more than the sum of its parts, so genuine and funny and audacious. We're lucky to have it!

[@crimsongrimm4470]

Timestamps

[@growingbrainsjunkine]

Who are you? A Wizard?? How. Do. You. Do. This. thanks man

[@GenTink]

The Lord's work 🙏

[@sierraveree]

proud to say i am the 69th like on this comment

[@kierstenvandorp2839]

A saint 🙌

[@Patsoverphins]

What do the asterisks denote?

[@Raspberrysorbaet]

I love the little details, Snippers and Steven hangin out; the raven and the ram together with the bear, mongoose and owl next to them; the bigfoot pic and Duck's hat; the TAZ dice; the Garyl plushie and macaroons on the couch with Griffin; The Biggest Baby model ship

[@noddaduck2605]

Also the brain coral and possibly the umbrella

[@noddaduck2605]

Oh my gosh and the gargoyle statue for Gary. And I guess the little glow in the dark ceiling stickers for The Starblaster.

[@samwotton3406]

Thanks McElroys. I’m in the middle of packing up to move back in with my parents an hour away because of a long streak of bad luck and money problems. We don’t get along great and they don’t accept a lot of parts of me, but it’s a last resort until I figure something out. This stream is helping it hurt a little less to pack, and it’s giving me the strength to get through it. Y’all have always been a huge help to me so thanks for always being around.

[@mariah9824]

Good luck! TAZ fans are rooting for you

[@-Liska]

I hope a string of better luck is waiting around the corner for you. Take what comforts you can in the meanwhile and take care, stranger!

[@invertedgoddex]

That sounds really hard. Remember there is no shame in returning home. Good for you for making a hard decision for self preservation. Choose your well-being. You deserve to be well. Remember you don’t owe your parents for your birth. It’s not always easy. I wish you well as you figure out which path to take forward.

[@MsUrsulaHitler]

Wishing you well, Sam.

[@anexussix]

It's hard to have bad luck if you stay in one place, good on you for moving an hour away in the first place and gaining that life experience. I'm proud of you Sam, you'll use this time to grow even stronger and set out on other adventures, guarantee it.

[@alecmaure9990]

The fact that you made it 4:20 is so rad and on point😂

[@choachie150]

He posted it on 9/06 too!! Reverse 69 I guess

[@ElegantBoar]

which is written as 6/9 in most other parts of the world@@choachie150

[@RyanSpargo]

I hope everybody in here is now more relaxed and has their cantrips on lock. Thanks for vibing and keeping it tight.

[@kellanlevi5663]

Not gonna lie, this came across my recommended when I was Too High and listening to it makes me feel like everything is gonna be okay 👍

[@WickedKatze]

fuckin same, this has worked for me twice now. amazing!

[@sophiabrown5144]

Will be using this, thanks for the idea lol

[@DaemonInWhite]

The art is stunning, the sheer amount of references is truly amazing!

[@Shancyyy]

Clint’s a little too close to those vines

[@sjallen272]

​@@Shancyyyhe just wants to check out their stamen

[@DaemonInWhite]

@@Shancyyy that's the Merle coming through

[@NEINV343]

And I'm so happy that I recognize the vast majority of them with all of you.

[@Crowflare]

@@sjallen272the tendrils~

[@RAGintrice]

Hope everyone’s having a chill day, and if not I hope this’ll fix it 🤙🏻

[@TenshiLove5]

Love how justin is the wizard that should be studying his cantrips but is playing video games while griff does it for him 😂 very taako bahavoir.

[@sprightlyoaf9583]

_That's_ the only reason Angus is gonna get better than him. He's got at least a century's head start, but he'll spend another century doing nothing but figuring out cleverer ways to flirt with Kravitz. ... you know what maybe he's got life figured out better than I thought

[@mylahobbit1815]

Zoë Polando this fuckin SLAPS!!! I love all the little easter eggs!!!! garyl plushie, steven the goldfish and snippers, the biggest baby, the brain coral, the nature photos being the petals to the metal masks, the extreme teen bible, the park ranger hat, the crystals, the macarons, and i'm sure there's more I'm missing!!!

[@Lavarpsu10]

2:59:12 through the next two minutes is most replayed for GOOD DAMN REASON, god the main theme from Ethersea is so so good.

[@shockofthenew]

All the TAZ soundtracks are so atmospheric in their own way... even if I hadn't listened to the podcast they're the kind of music that builds a world in your mind as you listen. This was a real treat!

[@wut274]

Man, I'm crying. 😭 Remembering all those beautiful moments from TAZ, all the times I laughed, I gasped, I cried. What a whirlwind of an adventure you fantastic boys (including Clint) took us all on, I'll never forget it. ❤ I hope you all know whether it be MBMBAM, TAZ, or any of your other shows (enough with the free promo 😉) there's been more than once your content has helped me survive very dark isolated times in my life. I love you brothers, thank you for all that you do. ❤

[@Aureilia]

They actually made it 4 hours and 20 minutes, the absolute mad lads 🎉

[@tomrobbins-hill9587]

Snippers! Steven! Zoox's Coral!

[@SamCVA]

I dont think there are really any other people i rewatch their old campaigns more than these cool people. Their humor just makes me feel at home and at ease. Thanks so much ❤

[@super-mollio]

I have goosebumps-- this is wonderful. I have turned this on to work to and my kids are listening to this while they do their homeschool work. Thank you, McElroys, you genuinely enrich our lives.

[@GMan56M]

I've spent the last two years going through the TAZ backlog from the beginning (currently in Ethersea) and it's become such a comforting part of my weekly routine when I'm cutting the grass or commuting somewhere. Thanks McElroys for being a part of my life during some crazy times.

[@ethanbook406]

Same, I try to listen through it all at least once a year. Such a great comfort

[@kyler133]

It is literally the way I motivate myself to mow

[@stunwin]

damn bro teddy laid it down SIDEWAYS on this one

[@ANewArts]

This is AMAZING! I literally squealed with pure unadulterated joy when I saw this pop up live. Imagine my delight upon finding the length of the VOD is 4:20:00. ily bros

[@mycosynthtrader]

If this is 4 hours and 20 minutes of Mort Garson lofi remixes I will be so happy

[@puffedspaghetti5090]

Lmao, you called it

[@AnythingEB]

Nice

[@FaithTake2]

I put this on to study but it is just way too nostalgic for me to focus on anything else other than the flashbacks of listening to TAZ for the first time. I love you guys :)

[@jeffgood2394]

I have been wishing for this to exist for YEARS and HERE IT IS

[@trebotski]

There is SO MUCH in this picture and I love it

[@elmpetitcolas4643]

ive been wanting somthing like this for years now. ive been using my own personal soundcloud playlist called taz to study and relax to, and now its real! thank travis for travis! (and thank you griffin, justin, clint, and all the other mcelstaff)

[@magicoA]

I think the favorite detail I found so far is Paloma's crystal hanging from the ceiling.

[@discountedsarcasm]

Poor Griffin, eternally working while his family chills.

[@lou8090]

4 hours and 20 minutes long, as God intended

[@SPMyers92]

The Ethersea song titles are incredible. "The intricate hierarchy of mortal terror" "The strange comfort of unbearable guilt" I appreciate how Griffin processes climate change and ecological collapse through his storytelling.

[@michaelthigpen4570]

The amount of easter eggs in the scene is incredible ❤

[@quinnmarchese6313]

fuckin love how Griffin just _turned out to be_ a brilliant songwriter. the Balance OST hits so hard

[@alexpalmeri7437]

Looking for the easter eggs in the video alone brought me so much joy, let alone being able to study to one of my favorite entertainment soundtracks 💕 This just made my entire day so much better. Thanks for vibing and keeping it tight 🤟🏼

[@jessicaalter5100]

Who else had to check out every book spine?

[@r.d.shepard9728]

The GALL to start this off with Madam Director after what Griffin put us through emotionally lmao. Still, I'm in love with this!!

[@julestheswan]

My Special Ed Classroom has a "cool down" break and I'm putting this on when it's my turn to choose the music! Thank you for this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mothergoose9383]

I LOVE that!!

[@growingbrainsjunkine]

yaaassss, cool down all of us...

[@zeemyrdin]

i love all of this. i have a playlist with all taz songs that i listen to literally daily, imported from local files. every time i need to focus on something real good or study i put this on. it helps me a lot. this podcast, this music, helps me a lot. nothing but love

[@Shancyyy]

Griffin’s TAZ SoundCloud playlist got me through college

[@harrychristenson4938]

I wish they would play subtly low fi versions of either smashmouth or Jimmy buffett

[@chloegrant2897]

oh my god, ive instantly been thrown back to highschool again. I was truly miserable and its not an exaggeration to say taz helped me in my absolute lowest moments. I'm 23 and working on a Masters now... crazy

[@cihojuda]

God i love how many tiny TAZ references are in this background

[@ertapp1]

This has been the only thing I listen to at work since it dropped, plz never take it down

[@davethewiz6399]

Just joined and it's arms outstretched, this is amazing.

[@cardb0ardb0xcat]

I used to listen to all the TAZ music while I did work, and it's even better now that you guys made a lo-fi version of everything in one place with such a fun and detailed animated background! Everything you guys do makes me so happy, keep up the wonderful work and thank you for everything :)

[@lizzie31]

one of my favourite videos on the entire website. there's such a specific flavour of comfort that i (and many others) find in the worlds created through this irreplaceable podcast, and the music takes an absolutely central role in that comfort. the art and animations are like a treasure box - i never tire of seeking out details, even if i've noticed them before. thank you so much to all involved in creating this

[@des_desmondlives]

Listening to this while i read TAZ: Here There Be Gerblins by amazing Carey Pietsch for the first time after listening to the entire Balance campaign years ago. The vibes are unparalleled, thank you so much for everything, you guys are incredible!!

[@candacewoodland3027]

This is soooo good! Also my favourite part is that Griffin just looks moderately stressed about trying to write / create, while the other three just rest in contentment! 🤣

[@iOysterZ]

this literally what i already listen to when i do homework. perfect.

[@0kieD0kiee]

this cant be easy listening for me, its too emotional i cant stop myself from crying at every song

[@Catfish_Strongswim]

Thank you boys ❤ I needed this today. Have been thinking about you all since Jimmy passed and hope you are taking care.

[@thelaggiest]

Steven with an actual tank and filter, so cute and happy 😭💖💖💖

[@milescooper2124]

The nostalgia I feel from this is like the same as hearing the soundtrack from your favorite childhood movie

[@ScatterplotSpots]

Lucretia (Reprise) hits so hard. Instant tears. Love you guys, thanks for putting so much heart into everything you do.

[@PaperWill]

Genius. Clicked on this by accident, immediately the nostalgia vibe.

[@researchherpetology]

Holy shit. I think this just saved my college career LOL Update: saw the time and description. NICE

[@Jessica-ok4jb]

I just finished listening to The Adventure Zone the Crystal Kingdom. Before moving on I wanted to ready the comics my partner got me that got me into the AZ podcast! And this is the soundtrack to my reading the AZ comics! Thanks for the entertainment! Looking forward to upgrading during the next Max Fun Drive!! (I am not an AI bot paid to right this)

[@sneddonguitars7870]

Can't wait to study my cantrips to this!!

[@user-xp3ew5oy7g]

This brought me so much joy to see! I can't wait to play it while my students get work done or I focus on grading assignments. As I look closer at the video the more fantastic TAZ details I see. You guys should release an ISPY for it all!!

[@tablereadyminis1654]

It's 4 hours 20 minutes long. How could anyone not love these kids?

[@galacpebble1734]

this compilation while drawing taz fanart in 2023? immaculate vibes finally thank you so much

[@spicemoss]

I love that moment in The Adventure Zone: Balance when Merle says, "It's zonin' time" and zones all over the place.

[@HotWings728]

I've been working on a halloween one-shot to this and god its such perfect music, both as bangers and as focus music. Its really amazing to see Griffin's talent improve as the series goes on.

[@Vinya]

Hearing the voidfish's song in Story and Song is making me more emotional than I was anticipating from a chill beats playlist. Thank you for this.

[@V0idteeth]

taz music is the reason i got into music. I am now a happy composer at music school pursuing my dreams! Thank you griffin for being a part of pushing my dreams as a creator!

[@nerdstar3]

life has been really hard for me lately, and this has been so nice to be able to come and listen to this, just over and over. it is so comforting to my soul on a level that you would not believe.

[@azahlynrivera]

I'm a tattoo artist based out of Waldorf, MD and it's really nice to put this on in the background. I've been a fan of TAZ since highschool and these songs always help keep me grounded and focused. thanks guys

[@elvenwatersorceress]

Zoë did such an amazing job.

[@patrickgustafson7972]

This is everything I need it to be. Thank you all 🤘

[@ghostiezone]

just got out of a nearly 2 hr long job interview, so glad this was the first thing on my page 🤞 perfect thing to get the nervous jitters out of my system !!!!

[@rachelb552]

Hope you get the job!

[@kquinnvandevelde1384]

Took a whole two notes for me to be transported back to listening to taz balance day of story and song and SOBBING

[@grimey619]

My party just finished their "season 1" campaign and stopped a city ending event. As a DM, I'm so stoked to have ran our game and have had a successful completion. We plan on a "season 2" once I get back from deployment. These jams are perfect for me to marinate to as I sip my drink and look back on our great time. Tip of the hat!

[@borktheorc]

Balance is just so special to me. It's such a wonderful piece of art. My first tattoo is the "ᛥ" symbol on my wrist. Can't wait to add a void fish to it!

[@davidellett9316]

Dear film studios: please give the workers a good deal, re-start production, and greenlight the TAZ TV show already (and MBMBAM season 2 while you're at it). The soundtrack is clearly all ready to go for several seasons. Sincerely, everyone here.

[@paperghosttt]

i was just vibing to all of these sweet nostalgic funky tunes and then comes "Forgetting" like a whiplash from the gods (or i guess in this case; whoever designed the order of this playlist) complete with the full body chills and sense of dread and complete heartbreak and suddenly i'm crying. Chillest TAZ beats?? CHILLEST? i don't think so man. jeez. (loving the playlist regardless though, thank you all for making it and giving us this cool (and sometimes harrowing) trip down memory lane!!)

[@annagizziatlas62]

Sometimes I'm lucky enough to be given a gift I never knew I always wanted.

[@user-gb6ww5qf4g]

Finally, somewhere I can acknowledge how hard The Hugbear Family and Tom & Jerry go.

[@tiomateo625]

I love love love this! I wish Griffin didn't look so stressed, but its canonical.

[@FrequentFlyer815]

The longer I look at the picture, the more references I see. Its absolutly amazing.

[@TwoManyFoxes]

And now, I will contemplate listening to balance for a 5th time! was that the goal? because you were successful.

[@BigJAnder]

The Madam Director suite lives rent free in my mind.

[@lochness7419]

Oh god I was holding it together until the best day ever. What if I blew up. This is sooo so gorgeous

[@thekatzcorner]

YES THIS IS EVERYTHING THANK YOU GRIFFIN/WHOEVER EDITED THIS TOGETHER

[@mermaidchilde]

So glad this exists! I love listening to TAZ music while writing

[@bonbonbiscuits]

Thank you for this gift ❤️

[@chauliodus]

Griffin just really pops off with Interstellar Blues!!! 😩👌🏻

[@duck2322]

Dust theme HITS

[@Ladypiccolo]

Man, hearing some of those Balance tracks again...right in the feels!

[@jasonbrandon7580]

I'm learning to run critical core groups for therapy. This just happened to release on the day that I started all my group planning! What an awesome lofi mix!! 👋👋

[@jetmcleod5765]

I had never heard of critical core before but I just looked it up. What a cool project! Good luck planning and big ups for learning how

[@kylepatterson1323]

All the little visual TAZ references hidden in here are amazing!

[@randompasserbyer]

4 hours and 20 minutes...... _nice._

[@allywilliams785]

man, listening to this might actually tempt me into catching up to graduation/ethersea just for the music

[@notbot2648]

These good boys helped me get through college. Now, years later, I have to pull another all-nighter to get through this stupid 401k course. I'm glad this is here to help.

[@peregrineelea2686]

thanks so much for doing this!! makes me wanna go give old taz a relisten 🥰

[@anita_2000]

what did we do to deserve this. I am so happy this exists.

[@atarichild81]

Oh man! Late at night, gotta work on a painting, I need something to fill my ears but not distract me from the task at hand. McElroys to the rescue!

[@froggybeaux]

TAZ: balance changed the course of my life when i needed it most. hearing just the few seconds of this unlocked an old, special emotion in me that i'd forgotten about. :')

[@HouseOfHuzzah]

The mad lad who stop the run time right there...

[@tpate123345]

I had some rough anxiety today and this really brought a smile to my face

[@RossLlewallyn]

When the 3 hour mark rolls in 🌊