Max Cooper - Repetition (Official Video By Kevin McGloughlin)

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Album mini-site with all explained: www.yearningfortheinfinite.net
I wanted to make something huge and intense for the new live show, so I went for a project attempting to visualise the infinite and its links to us in our everyday lives. For every chapter of the story I found a different technique to approach it, in this case, the simple idea of repetition. Apply it, and we have a form of infinity. This was also a natural fit for my music, where I had a nice excuse to push the repetitive boat out even more than usual. I kept it very stripped back to focus on the idea, with slow evolution and occasional variants to maintain some melodic engagement.
Visually, I was lucky to get to work with one of my favourite artists, Kevin McGlouglin, where we told the human side of the story, our endless pursuit of growth and "progress", our duplication of built form and expanding cities, looking to an unbounded future of urban sprawl. It was an audio-visualisation encompassing the project title "Yearning for the Infinite". But despite our society-endangering issues around human consumption and sustainability, it wasn't supposed to be a doom scenario. We tried that musically and it didn't seem to fit. There was a back and forth on the ideas and their musical and visual representation, and what worked was something that for me seems more focused on the worth of our endless striving than its possible role in our downfall.
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KEVIN MCGLOUGHLIN:
'Repetition' is an attempt to convey the importance of our endless endeavours toward human development and growth amidst a chaotic and disorienting landscape.
The struggle for a fruitful future is challenging with the distractions of everyday life alongside its ever-growing technological 'advancements'.
The hope is for humanity to strive through all of this in a meaningful and positive way.
Stream/download: ffm.to/yearningfortheinfinite
Music:
Max Cooper
maxcooper.net/
maxcoopermax
Directed:
Kevin McGloughlin
www.kevinmcgloughlin.com
kevinmcgloughlin_gram
All video & audio copyright is owned by Max Cooper - no use without permission

[@kevin_heslip]

This should be played on loop in an art museum.

[@nameq]

DEEEP

[@sergpie]

Meh

[@eightytwo8282]

best not

[@nogo7277]

@@eightytwo8282 why not there are worse pieces than this

[@hunterm9]

@@AyaJuni lol u funny

[@ririlaz1355]

Listening to this on a moving train while staring out the window is one of the best music experiences I've ever had.

[@TayWoode]

Imagine this on a full screen on the train window 😱👍🏾

[@GoG6138]

It is jarring when this ends and you're forced back into reality. Incredible experience.

[@user-hz4ux5bm5l]

The magic of audiovisual minimalism striving for infinity

[@kinhamid9665]

This video scares me on a deep, existential level for some reason. There's just something about those endless apartments...

[@nowherenowhere3973]

Felt the same. Part of me could see the future having that type of outcome with thebrise of population.. Oof.

[@hekoancien]

diversity lost for uniformism, not for this reason ? everything same, it's sad.

[@user-wl1uz5sb9f]

same here

[@Nebulisreconx]

If you ever try DMT or Salvia, you see this kind of thing once the information filters between you're senses and you're brain start to collapse.

[@andreswashingtonbresquezve8392]

But, this is how the universe is, an infinite loop, endless, but repetitive.

[@SheetMusicBoss]

Incredible. I'm so glad my friend showed me this. I feel euphoric watching it. It's mesmerising. Amazing music and video, it's a work of art. Beautiful.

[@ytkaci]

im so glad you like it

[@maximix3531]

If you haven't yet watched Koyaanisqatsi you're missing out. I highly recommend it. Then watch Baraka.

[@deluxgaming6742]

True! The whole time I thought that I could have seen this in some art gallery ^^

[@itsenzo3000]

Do a piano tutorial on it! Now!

[@L3GENDZLuLKeK]

Your friend has good taste. Keep this friend close.

[@melbournewolf]

jazz for the eyes as well as the ears in this new form is what I have been waiting for since 1959

[@Blue-jy4rf]

I love how some parts are just actual shots of landscapes, like the rocky hill and snowy forest.

[@Movieguy5]

I'm so glad KZbin put this in my recommendation feed. This video is absolutely stunning.

[@bbglas007]

Yes let's thank our God the KZbin overlords

[@Thomas-cr2pt]

Go to one of his audio visual shows. It will blow you away.

[@livingkingdom8918]

It's an impressive production but the music combined with the images make me feel like life is endless in a maddening kind of way.

[@f.g00gle44]

god is bored and lonely. this never ends

[@oneill765]

Maddening is right, absolutely insane. But hey, have fun.

[@Name-to2vr]

Yes.

[@karmlol]

I love this song. It's amazing how a simple, minimalist composition like this can at the same time produce that "woah" kind of feeling of an organ blasting at full force. As for the video, absolutely magnificent.

[@linghan3260]

possibly one of the most beautiful videos ever produced. Serious credits to kevin mcgloughlin. Amazing

[@JamesLee]

Just beautiful

[@dwfc775]

damn, James Lee is here?

[@virtueisdead]

yooo two of my favorite artists in one place!

[@caramelweeb4949]

I love your work !

[@user-ee2dr2vd4d]

Lgmara

[@user-ee2dr2vd4d]

Lagmra

[@Jmdeleeuw-]

Holy shit this video is actually insane. I can't even fathom what this project file would look like. Seeing how some of these things are done would be a dream come true.

[@phenrysmueller3597]

Millions of layers... also of years in rendertime.

[@TanGLeng]

looks like its not 3d based on the shadows and reflections

[@phenrysmueller3597]

@@TanGLeng after effects or nuke

[@maxhallowen4]

@@TanGLeng I think some parts are 3D and some aren't.

[@ChronicalV]

It's like cyriak or dr strange

[@mjoa1]

"There are cities underneath cities Cities beneath the sea In deserted towns and burial mounds There is beauty that no-one will see And the magic of stones when taken back home Is left on the beach" ~Gravenhurst

[@communist-hippie]

Its beaitiful, wheres it from

[@mjoa1]

@@communist-hippie Gravenhurst is the artist, song is called Cities Beneath the Sea. He was an underrated poet imho...

[@markcliche]

Once every couple of years something comes along which leaves you totally floored, yet totally inspired, and ups the bar for creativity everywhere. This is one of those instances.

[@harryjong-un6131]

When you are waiting for the elevator doors to open but your trip starts.

[@kanyeeastlolz]

Lmfao

[@MisstressMourtisha]

For real!!! 🛸🛸

[@OldDeanKenobi]

😂🤣😭😭😭

[@PlanetComputer]

jkl;

[@cherievanliempd6801]

kzbin.info/aero/PLR5gx5cjx84ohlHpkedPdLdGVgO-JjEJi

[@phantomprogrammer9087]

This makes me feel like I’ve stepped into some sort of dystopian dreamworld

[@muleboy3537]

PhantomProgrammer *utopian

[@zurichsee706]

@@muleboy3537 totally.............. no emotions, no melody, no harmony, just a repating pattern and some textures. People like zombies on the streets or in the tub ignoring who is around just waiting for their death.

[@deltablues24]

PhantomProgrammer blade runner

[@declantecho1717]

John Connor Not really. It doesn’t give off that “dull, no creativity or harmony” vibe. If anything, quite the opposite.

[@patrickbodine6010]

Do not miss your exit!

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Wow. I love this

[@archietaylor5964]

i love you

[@MatthewMS.]

Thank goodness I’m not on drugs right now. Thank goodness I’m not on drugs right now. Thank goodness I’m not on drugs right now.

[@mwaters421]

It literally brings me to tears

[@Bullitain]

first time I've ever seen Kevin McGloughlins work and now I'm fully obsessed. I study digital art at university and these are some of the most incredible visuals I've ever seen

[@24Korova]

Look up-Someday by Weval... another good video with visual effects like this one

[@bonjonbovi-]

@@24Korova even much better imo

[@24Korova]

@@bonjonbovi- good stuff right?

[@kenmken]

@@24Korova That one is made by his brother

[@danielajeklova5853]

I love it, when songs doesn't need words to tell you the story.

[@fabulamcafee]

no words but a whole video specialy designed to showcase a meaning we all get

[@Dykteusz]

Wyłącz monitor dla pewności .

[@businessraptor127]

It feels like a big deal.

[@TCGill]

Music is annoying though … great visuals however.

[@nikhilghatnekar]

This feels like peak modern art, I really wish it goes only above, but for now feels untouchable

[@sayakahayashi8227]

I could watch this all day. Extremely relaxing.

[@avaspongeriffic]

This video made me feel like I am going to die. Not now. Just that it will happen someday, but it's all part of the natural cycle. Beautiful work.

[@Github_tech_with_ty]

Thanks for ruining my trip

[@khashy87]

@@Github_tech_with_ty 😂😂😂😂

[@DaukszPSN]

@@Github_tech_with_ty 💀💀💀

[@kenmken]

The profound nature of your comment contrasted with your username, just beautiful

[@planetxtk7567]

D I C K S Q U A D Aw damn I wanna die, too!

[@Paraselene_Tao]

Max Cooper and Kevin McGloughlin helped me have an interesting dream 2 nights ago. Old friends, classmates, family and co-workers watched a movie with me in a large cinema. We saw repeating patterns like these and we heard music like this. Neither can I fully remember the music I heard, nor can I clearly see the images I saw. The feelings were the same: all of my friends and I were watching the hypnotic patterns and enjoying each other. It occurred to me that I could control the movie with my mind: waiving my hands I could change what was on the screen and affect the music too. Thank you Max and Kevin.

[@bptoe]

I'm nothing short of awestruck. this is probably one of my favorite KZbin videos of all time

[@eazah.trasher]

I am overwhelmed. This is simply perfect.

[@Saltywax]

The McGloughlin twin brothers are setting new benchmarks for music visualisation. Mindblowing.

[@briocheoleary5043]

@Justin Martone son et lumiere

[@maxcoopermax]

Listen to Repetition here: ffm.to/pdn5ban Subscribe: bit.ly/sub2maxcooper and enable alerts I wanted to make something huge and intense for the new live show, so I went for a project attempting to visualise the infinite and its links to us in our everyday lives. For every chapter of the story I found a different technique to approach it, in this case, the simple idea of repetition. Apply it, and we have a form of infinity. This was also a natural fit for my music, where I had a nice excuse to push the repetitive boat out even more than usual. I kept it very stripped back to focus on the idea, with slow evolution and occasional variants to maintain some melodic engagement. Visually, I was lucky to get to work with one of my favourite artists, Kevin McGlouglin, where we told the human side of the story, our endless pursuit of growth and "progress", our duplication of built form and expanding cities, looking to an unbounded future of urban sprawl. It was an audio-visualisation encompassing the project title "Yearning for the Infinite". But despite our society-endangering issues around human consumption and sustainability, it wasn't supposed to be a doom scenario. We tried that musically and it didn't seem to fit. There was a back and forth on the ideas and their musical and visual representation, and what worked was something that for me seems more focused on the worth of our endless striving than its possible role in our downfall. - - - KEVIN MCGLOUGHLIN: 'Repetition' is an attempt to convey the importance of our endless endeavours toward human development and growth amidst a chaotic and disorienting landscape. The struggle for a fruitful future is challenging with the distractions of everyday life alongside its ever-growing technological 'advancements'. The hope is for humanity to strive through all of this in a meaningful and positive way.

[@themadrawbit]

Amazing work!

[@dengueberries]

Very well done. Did you also make alternate versions that are more repetitive and less melodically engaging?

[@Kareltje1749]

Amazing

[@johnzamer3142]

The mixing in of nature was thought provoking. Nature, both is the river patterns and the tree patterns, show a sense of repeating infinitely, yet the difference is that nature's forms are produced using a recursive algorithm, so the macroform is dictated by the micro environment and micro scale development of the process, hence the manifestation of slight variation in the repeated forms found in the nature, reminiscent of your previous work about emergent patterns from micro intelligence. This video demonstrates the folly of the current paradigm and inspires humanity to further develop towards more biomimicry and use the micro intelligence to achieve our macro order as opposed to the unnatural imposition of our desires on the earth from a macro down to micro. We have to keep developing and this video Is perfect to help us achieve that end and could use even more nature clips, as we need more juxtapositions to realize where we got It wrong. As a visual learner i truly appreciate such a demonstration of where our methods will lead us. One of the best videos on KZbin. Also watch the documentary without narration called baraka, it's very similar to this

[@milevaeinstein2199]

💞💞💞.

[@MrMichaelHeat]

I A´M IN LOVE! With the video the sounds and the compositition and how it feels in the end. sooo nice and pure! Thank you.

[@sobreaver]

This video clearly reminds us as to why we are thankful life have an end, limits, a last breath, so we can escape this whole repetition shenanigans o0

[@ffgibson5859]

those mega-highway shots were amazing and, in a way, terrifying

[@dreysantillan]

Highly agree on that one

[@Qrills]

yeah, getting lost in that knot of roads would be the end of you

[@idontknowanymore2437]

How to get a sick wallpaper: Screenshot at any point in the video

[@yellowgoose5043]

Could just illustrate your DMT expirence, I saw very similar things to what's in this video. Though they went by very quick, but it felt like years.

[@MyChannel-ww8mo]

2:35

[@salvinorindoge3811]

5:26

[@lokopixo2338]

and that's exactly what I did

[@PlanetComputer]

jk;

[@jojosanchez4780]

Literally one of my favorite songs/video.

[@nayeflawers9258]

I listen to it over and over again without getting bored.

[@ballbarn]

Wow! Wow! That was absolutely amazing. The comparison to Philip Glass is obvious. Whoaaaaaa!!!!!

[@slocm3z]

I've always been scared of massive places, i can't think of the opposite word for claustrophobia, but it was a fear that exists in me, not because of fear of the unknown, but because I fear not being able to explore it all, yet somehow, you created a landscape, even though two-dimensional, was understood as one thing and infinite and I instantly knew what everything looked and felt like, even though it continued for eternity, and it completely calmed me. I love this and I want to save it for generations to come...

[@mpbyrong]

agoraphobia

[@awesomo660]

SLOCM3Z megaphobia

[@mossy_6475]

Imo, agoraphobia and claustrophobia are the same thing. But thats in my experience.

[@mpbyrong]

@@mossy_6475 the opposite! Claustrophobia is the fear of confined spaces. Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces (but it's actually a more complex condition).

[@mossy_6475]

@@mpbyrong I know, it can go both ways for me. I meant that essentially, both fears entail the realization of a perspective vortex.

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

This video is 11/10. Dude, seriously wtf. These are like the dreams of my childhood. I'm so happy. Going to rewatch this until the day I die. It's perfect, in it's right.

[@Hello_Foody_BE_Roll_here]

Beautiful. Thank you Max.

[@discflame]

the sound design alone is enough to give me chills.

[@steeltrust68]

Those slow sound progressions, those visuals ... Dope for eyes and ears.

[@VentKlik]

I love the transition throughout the video from artificially created shots to long-takes of forests and oceans. I don't think those parts are edited at all, and yet they still appear as infinite as the computer-generated sections before them.

[@maisboyfriend]

so glad someone else noticed this. really amazing work.

[@stevesm2010]

@@maisboyfriend I interpret that as the whole point of the video 🙂

[@maisboyfriend]

@@stevesm2010 same. once i noticed it the video became much more profound.

[@gavinspiby8304]

That’s a stunning piece of music 😎😎💚💚💚

[@fantasionista]

I have trouble being concentrated on something, and when something is repetitive my eyes will lose focus. But this video was so hypnotic I barely blinked. Even after watching I still feel so focused, it's unbelievable.

[@MsKarMagick]

Every song accompanied by a video by Max Cooper is a bit of a psychedelic journey. I love it.

[@orphanoforbit7588]

Hope to catch Max Cooper in Brixton soon. It depends on how fast he can run and how many beers I've had.

[@darkestblack2671]

This is truly awesome! Love it!

[@Creed329]

For some reason, the music makes me feel like everythings going to be okay

[@Lobroftus]

I found myself thinking about the first time I got arrested. I was a senior in high school and got caught selling adderall in the school bathroom and was charged with a felony. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. I had no idea what was going to happen. But I was also filled with gratitude because I don't live like that anymore.

[@stefm.w.3640]

Because it is

[@gnuPirate]

same for me as far as the cosmos is concerned ...while at the same time the video made me think that everything definitely isn't okay as far as the people living on this speck of dust are concerned.

[@iamYork_]

ditto°°°

[@jaaqess2525]

it is.

[@NicMG]

“There's a point where we just let the music take over everything.” ...

[@since6145]

Mathematically beautiful. This makes me wonder why people sense beauty from periodicity

[@3n61n33r]

Majestic! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@uweschnitzler9551]

wow, stunning , amazing ...both visually and acoustically . The best thing I have heard so far this year

[@627danna]

Max Cooper. Todo el disco en un viaje a la introspección del espacio fuera y dentro de nosotros. Muchas Gracias.

[@user-zk5gl8dy4e]

А лучше смотреть на все верхним зрением, если получиться

[@PatrickLawler]

This is easily one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a LONG TIME! Incredible work!

[@gavmonn5901]

wow this music video is such a masterpiece

[@gabrielknell669]

This really wakes up something in me, every single time

[@mindremapping-themindsmirr3679]

It wakes up your deeper understanding that you already know, but you just pretending not to. The self that has seen this many times before...

[@ruslannikolov9156]

this is one of the best audio visual experiences a person can have

[@PermaBulking]

I keep coming back to this video. It gives me a peace of mind.

[@TinaMcCall.]

Beautiful and grotesque. Well done.

[@NeilLund]

"Good job" doesn't even come close to describing this . Wow!

[@spinningawaymusic6264]

Never felt so lost. Perfect music & video combo.

[@Metamerist625]

Absolutely superb music and video, really impressive!!

[@kylandlebold3343]

Amazing music, amazing visuals

[@ScholarOfBabylon]

This is a ballsy piece of art, talk about committing to an idea, bravo.

[@BeforeAfter2017]

Just Mind blowing , completely seamless . PERFECTION

[@bigloxxito]

I bless the algorithm for bringing me here ! This video is amazing

[@ecemselcuk]

Every time I listen to this, I feel like a part of this video. It's like I repeat myself but I am also different from the person who listened to this before.

[@PvtGreatPine]

The music is good, the video made me drift into a oddly mind set for a few

[@Pexing]

I had this playing on repeat...

[@VenemousLunchbox]

This is literally, and I’m not saying this lightly, the most satisfying and mesmerizing video ever. Just fixed on the center if the screen and all my troubles disappeared and for 5 minutes I was i a beautiful trance.

[@kummer45]

Another fine lesson of architecture, music, video editing and narrative.

[@brokenslinky9992]

Speaks to me and then created a story in my head and just let the music bleed into my deep void of a heart

[@chibmusic]

CARACA VELHO, INCRÍVEL!!! um mestre dos loops *-*

[@gloriavera._]

this...this just mesmerizing to my eyes and ears

[@DragoDellaTorre]

This clip is a masterpiece. No question. It makes me feel just as watching Koyaanisqatsi by Goedfrey Reggio did.

[@ckihooligan]

Had the same thought.

[@gingerblue]

THIS. this this this.

[@brandonthesteele]

Reminds me of the very first dreams I remember having. Just senseless, complex, overwhelming infinity.

[@fartballs7094]

Sounds both terrifying and beautiful.

[@giofreerun]

Sounds incredible. Dreams are difficult happenings.

[@Deri_Seh]

I feel you bro. Happens to me still now and then

[@blanco7726]

Finn Reisner weird the first dreams I remember were video game like. Viewing myself horizontally super mario style and jumping on clouds.

[@naughtypanda4891]

I had fever nightmares as a kid like this, but the infinite space always started to close in, always got so small

[@tweakabit3682]

Holy cow! This is an outstanding piece of art! You don't even need weed to find this mesmerizing...

[@chriscole7056]

True....but it defanantly wouldnt hurt lol 😄

[@tweakabit3682]

@@chriscole7056 hehe, no it wouldn't. It's a bit different then. Better different... 😉

[@chriscole7056]

@@tweakabit3682 fa sho yo !

[@carlosalbertocardozo9925]

8

[@oook5771]

@@carlosalbertocardozo9925 9

[@deanb8191]

The video is the thing. The music just adds to it.

[@SERGE_Tech]

Masterpiece

[@laxwolf]

This song is a tear between the ether and the material, it touches us and is felt, sensed but not understood, the mind although it could, has no desire to intellectualize

[@angus3963]

I get the impression there is some Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio influence here. Great work!

[@phxnklxrd7358]

This video gives the vibe of deeper understanding of life, of our civilization, of everything...

[@aliasfakename2267]

I feel melancholic and insignificant watching this.

[@TzadikTheManic]

Very very nice work, it brings to mind somewhat Godfrey Reggio’s brilliant “Koyaanisqatsi”, in particular the urban landscapes within the film. Bravo!!

[@smarmar400]

Yes! I was just about to post this very thought. Godfrey Reggio and Philip Glass vibes, for sure.

[@TzadikTheManic]

@@smarmar400 :) I have to say there’s a lot of Phillip Glass works that I don’t care for but his soundtrack here is one of my favorites. Also love his string quartets, piano music and organ works. Cheers

[@Ehh97]

Five seconds in and I can already tell that this is gonna mess with my head

[@adityaranga2036]

the visual and the song OMG 🤯🤯🤯 such trippy vibe

[@AlejandroAguilarCornejo]

What a beautiful world that is shown in the video!

[@yungnou]

i randomly woke up in 4:30am and this is the first thing i saw today

[@Dehumanization001]

I thought Thom Yorke was going start singing at anytime.

[@jazzyxmube6218]

that'd be awesome!!

[@StabbyMcBlade]

I think this is better than Thom could do...

[@shponglechunch]

@@StabbyMcBlade not really

[@StabbyMcBlade]

@@shponglechunch so you prefer Thom, I prefer this...

[@joanvega2177]

StabbyMcBlade nah fam

[@z0uLess]

Quantity has a quality of its own.

[@user-gg5uj6jv9g]

Soooo chill

[@mishanyamishanya6311]

I just feel bad for the editor's computer. So many damn layers.

[@kenmken]

I feel bad for the editor's brain. Kevin always puts it all out and delivers tremendously. I keep coming back to these videos to watch them some more

[@lakatosjuraj]

or on the the last jedi. infinite rey scene

[@Crustenscharbap]

I feel bad for the H264 video codec. It says: No!

[@salvinorindoge3811]

wait this isnt real?

[@Gawillamon]

Are you a computer?

[@ZacharyDenman]

Fantastic! Beautiful visuals! Reminds me of Koyansquatsi, Baraka, great work! Well done!

[@frederiklowen7381]

This just brought me to tears,

[@Rhekluse]

astonishingly beautiful.

[@trixstermillion2190]

AMAZING visuals. An ocular masterpiece.

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

This seriously reminds me of the fever dreams I used to have as a kid 😂 Epic!

[@julieanna4371]

That’s exactly what I was feeling !!

[@richardfritsch1256]

I used to have dreams like this when i was sick as a child .

[@anonymouslearner2454]

same

[@ExpansiveAwareness1]

Same here...thought that particularly with the brief space scene

[@user-ki7lk2vp5i]

same..

[@ithinkiamlostareyoulostasw1971]

This is just so WOW! 💯❤️❤️❤️

[@POCO-di]

Unending filament. A complex structure with a duality of silence and hustle and bustle. Only slightly variable chords give emotion to the inorganic tempo. It's music like a smile of the future.

[@celodebel1]

This is beautiful and scary in the same time, i luv it!!