NEOverture - AJR Neotheater Overture / Mashup

I've seen a bunch of cool Neotheater overtures on youtube and I wanted to make one that was a bit more faithful to the style of an actual AJR overture by producing the instrumental myself.
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All songs that I've used in the mashup belong to AJR. This is intended for personal (non-commercial) use. Long story short, dont take down my art I'm not trying to make money off you.

[@MAKERM1C]

Neoverture (Lyrics) Don't you go We need you here You brighten up This shitty year Well, congratulations on your bit of success (We can't wait to see..) Welcome to the Neotheater Neothe- Ne-Ne-Neothe- WHAT WHAT So thank you I'm one minute old today I wanna be next up forever So thank you And everything is going great When you talk it's like Wow, I'm not crazy Some day, they'll be talking about me Right now, they're just walking around me My god, are you growing without me? Somebody help me Somebody help me (Yup yup yup yup) Frankly, I feel insane And that's just how it is When you talk, it's like wow I'm packing up whatever I can Been waiting for today but All I can think to say is This is my imagination But you say you feel the same What if I can't let go? And everything is going great But when you talk, it's like Wow, I'm not crazy I've been so good I've been so good this year Oh my, oh my god The entertainment's here Everything is suddenly amazing here Am I crazier than other patients? Cr-cr-crazier than other patients Oh my, oh my god The entertainment's here You don't even gotta use your brain from here So where's the karma, Doc? I've lost my patience I've lost my pati- L-l-l-lost my patience Come outside, come outside You fell low, but now you're high You've been outside, been outside So go ahead, and do it one more time Come outside I've been thinking That too much thinking Can start me sinking down I've been so good And I hope it stays that way This is gonna break your heart I'm so sorry, yeah I know This is gonna break your heart Is this all that life's about? Tryna love how you turn out? I don't love it much at all You got your good things And I've got Heaven So if I break my face And I don't look so great My face is just my face (Hundred bad days make a) (Hundred bad days) Everything is fine in Heaven It ain't my darkest day My face is just my face (Hundred bad days make a) (Hundred bad days) I'm okay (Hundred bad days make a) (Hundred bad-bad days-days) OKAY When you talk, it's like wow It's cold out there You're standing there You're tryna face (When you talk, it's like wow) Your greatest fear You're shivering You're trembling It's warm in here So come back in (When you talk, it's like wow) Oh no Don't throw out my Legos What if I can't let go What if I come back home Back home Oh no I think I probably wasn't in love with you I've been so good this year And I hope it stays that way Oh my, oh my god The en- My face is just my face No, I ain't scared of you no more Can we keep my Legos at home I don't wanna say bye (I don't wanna say bye) So strange to have a bit of success Oh my, oh my god The en- I know I gotta grow up sometime But I don't think I'm ready yet But dear Winter I hope you like your name When you talk, it's like Wow, I'm not crazy Don't go away Can I lie here forever? You say that I'm better Why don't I feel better? The universe works in mysterious ways But I'm starting to think it ain't working for me Doctor, should I be good Should I be good Should I be good this year? I've been so good this year (Yup yup yup yup)

[@SophieSnerp]

god this really sounds like something ajr would produce, not just a mashup but a real overture can't wait to see what you do next

[@brooksen]

Goated comment 🤝 (also thank you btw it means a ton)

[@theobserver3088]

"can't wait to see what you do next" I see what you did there

[@jrgamez4707]

“Are you listening to awesome AJR megamixes by yourself?” No! I’m with the science team!

[@Ripp816]

This is making me hope that ajr does an overture on their next album

[@brooksen]

I think Ryan said at one of the masterclasses that they don't plan on it but the overtures usually come at the end of the process so we'll have to wait and see. (and if they dont, I will. 🤝)

[@mason_keys]

@@brooksen Dude. I just have to say, THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FAN MADE AJR OVERTURES! I really hope you continue making content! :)

[@brooksen]

@@mason_keys thanks so much I won’t upload super often but I’ve always believed in quality over quantity 🤝

[@VincentVanJoYT]

I've watched this so much that I think I've made a dent in the average audience retention rate

[@yazidefirenze]

I don't know why, but I can imagine a very simplistic music video for this. Just Adam, Jack and Ryan with their instruments and Neotheatre Outfits in front of a grey screen, which flashes whatever songs are playing. Different angles and such accompanied the text and such. ...Also animated fsr.

[@brooksen]

That sounds really cool. I saw you do animations and stuff on your channel so if this an idea you'd want to make I think that would be super cool

[@yazidefirenze]

@@brooksen ...Wait, holy crap, I *can* do that!

[@redrox6401]

​@@yazidefirenze yeah u shld definitely go ahead and do it

[@DoMorrMusic]

@@yazidefirenze progress?

[@yazidefirenze]

@@DoMorrMusic Laptop broke

[@Roux36Prod]

I’ve been waiting for someone to do a Neotheater Overture that’s actually an overture and not a medley, and this certainly captures it. If I had any critiques, it’s that I think it needs a bit more ear candy, like chimes, spoons, or just weird vocal effects. Then I think it’ll sound more like an AJR song. Other than that, absolutely phenomenal work!

[@brooksen]

Thank you so much and I agree completely. it sounds a little bland but if I do end up redoing it I'll make sure to keep that in mind 🤝

[@calebalford3]

I LOVE the part where Turning Out Part II becomes DTOML at 2:41, I wish it was a little cleaner but that was such a cool transition very similar to actual AJR Overtures. Great job

[@brooksen]

Thank you! It's definitely my favorite part even though FL's stretching algorithm does make it sound a little messy.

[@TabbyPro]

I feel like this has the most effort put into to it and the transitions are SO good honestly don't think anything can beat this.

[@brooksen]

Thank you so much Honestly I want to reanalyze neotheater and make something even better but that will take a while

[@imakedrawingmove]

The transition from Turning Out Pt. II to Break my face is pure bliss to my ears. The Piano just becoming a vocal and some drums with a synthesizer is something that AJR would make

[@PopSensationPierce]

Would’ve loved to hear more Finale, but otherwise, absolutely insane! I prefer this even more than Daybreak mashups version!

[@joshuaaraneta3186]

1:20 hit hard like damn that sounds soo gooddd

[@jamessodaa]

Ok, but that Turning Out pt. ii section was absolutely incredible. Gave me chills.

[@juansoip]

This is really good! :D

[@brooksen]

YO YOURE THE STEMS GUY

[@thedenskan3440]

Didn't expect to see you here, welcome and enjoy the show

[@janolianna9926]

Best Neovurture 1000% This would honestly be one of my favorite AJR songs if they actually made it

[@icemansam2728]

3:30 that OK had so much power

[@cappyboygaming]

bro my fav album overture

[@Flower_boi_]

Dude, this actually sounds like something AJR would make!! This is amazing!!

[@jeeral]

This is literally my favorite fanmade AJR *anything* that I’ve heard, it’s absolutely amazing how you put together these snippets to make a masterpiece. I saw someone already said this, but the Turning Out Part II into Don’t Throw Out My Legos was INSANE. I feel this was already said a lot, but I think I’m speaking for everyone when I say we can’t wait to see what you do next. Edit: This made me make a favorite videos playlist. You’re the first one :D

[@IdiotsonAirYT]

istg, if I ever end up creating an album, this TALENTED being better make an overture of it! Amazing work!!!!

[@brooksen]

Hey Man if you ever do I'd be more than happy to contribute just saying 🤝

[@IdiotsonAirYT]

@@brooksen now im for sure making an album

[@Shadowking1010]

I am back to vibe to this masterpiece again

[@brooksen]

Welcome back 🤝

[@socksyllmusic]

this felt as if you took each song and completely flipped them on their head, and i love it.

[@firestarplayz2649]

If I didn't know better, I'd think this is an official Overture. Incredible job!!

[@Mackenzie578]

AJR needs to see thisss

[@ThatOneGuy14466]

easily the best neoverture

[@heyimnate]

This is legitimately one of the best mashups/overtures I've heard from these reimagined AJR concepts all over the internet, such an amazing job and really well produced!

[@okarthegreat]

I wanted to leave a comment on this song, but honestly, I don't think there are words that could begin to describe it.

[@cirrusquell9271]

I love the transition from birthday party to turning out pt ii so chilling

[@rebekahohh]

OMG 4:17 IS H E A V E N L Y you’re so incredibly talented omgomg

[@BdeBoxi]

I've been listening to this for days, It's a masterpiece!! Please keep uploading music like this, your mashups are super cool 🙏

[@nadav13IOY]

Possibly the best one I've heard! Made me feel the goosebumps I felt the first time I heard the album.

[@balloonsandbubbles2193]

I can't decide how I feel about the song, but I really respect the work and effort poured into it. Kudos to you for actually making an overture-style song rather than just a mashup/medley! Lots of cool effects too. Neotheater is my favorite album and the Overtures are often my favorites part of every album so I've always been sad Neo is the only one without one. This just makes me want an official one even more, it has so much potential. T-T Edit: listened to it again and decided I like it!

[@idkagoodhandleimsorry7]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! This is actually my favourite fanmade version of a neotheater overture!!! I love the way you mixed all the songs together yet still made it feel like it was it's own song, Awesome job!!!:D

[@ayo_danni]

Okay holy shit this super good I'm so glad this got recommended to me

[@pxlbzd4ztr0ph1lia]

This is so good I'm now treating this as an actual Neotheater song

[@abcde2052]

THATS LITERALLY THE BEST THING EVER

[@Shadowking1010]

I'm already vibing and trying not to sing with it. Good job

[@MAKERM1C]

This is amazing! This need more attention! I think this is what Neotheater Overture would sound like!!

[@jana1198]

😊 M😅m I’m in 😅pookoikikin MJ oiitoffitit😅tiff 😅 😅 mu

[@tacticalistic]

i wanted a neotheater overture for a long time and now i havet AND ITS 5MINUTES LONG need it on spotify somehow

[@Royale.Jonkoo]

THIS GOES SO HARD OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALSO CAN WE PLEASE RECOGNIZE THE TRANSITION AT 2:40?!!!!

[@infinitygm451]

This is amazing!!! Producing the instrumental really made it so much more polished and AJR and I love this so much!!

[@Sdavis5]

this is the best fan-made AJR song I have ever heard. you should be proud of yourself because this is sooooo good!

[@SkvaiRans]

This is the best fan art mashup for AJR, just thank you for this marvelous creation! It can be put without reservation in the neotheater album itself

[@thedenskan3440]

Magical, Thrilling, and Nostalgic from beginning to end. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@jeeral]

i keep coming back to this because its so fucking good lmaoo

[@ARCHIVEMeMyselfAndAJ]

I have been listening to this non-stop all day. This is genuinely one of the best things I've ever heard EVER. Like especially 4:17 and on....Holy cow that sounds awesome. It's like I'm experiencing every emotion ever. Fantastic work Brooksen!

[@brooksen]

Thank you so much. It's really cool to think something I put together had that effect on someone and it means i'm probably doing something right lol

[@user-tm1lf8cl6i]

best fan made overtune

[@totallynottylus]

This is bloody amazing ❤️ I really hope they see this

[@oreodonutcupcake7280]

I absolutely love, thank you for making this!

[@miningmarathon5962]

now all you need to do is edit a music video. this is great.

[@ThingInTheHall]

I don't know if that'd work, Neotheater only has 2 music videos (100 Bad Days and Dear Winter) so Brooksen would have to make it themselves from scratch mostly.

[@lenoify]

I've seen a lot of Neotheater Overtures but this definitely tops them. Just the right enough of each song together. Keep up the good work :)

[@zakkajtheidiot]

Damn, this is amazing

[@brooksen]

Thanks I worked a bunch on it so I'm really glad it came out well

[@ShadowTheHedgehog2023]

Yooo ZAKK

[@itsreyfr]

I like the bit of rock in this. Very well done!

[@Simonands-sn5rj]

2:46 God, that beat drop was smoothe

[@Lildred]

this genuinely slaps. like its acc so good !!!!

[@wintermitz9811]

OMG I LOVE THIS Especially with what you did with DTOML

[@Beebubzz]

this is so good dude, faithful af

[@0wlsomeemu622]

Whoever dislikes this video must genuinely be put in a mental institute. This song seriously goes insane. Added to my playlist & shared in multiple group chats. Thank you for this blessed video.

[@brooksen]

That good huh?

[@Pac_Appl21]

@brooksen Not really in my opinion. Why? Some parts felt a bit weird like how sometimes jack has a pitched up voice or an overly slowed deep voice.

[@zorrow_]

HOLY CRAP HOW EVEN DID MAKE YOU THAT Also the 3:45 echo gave me goosebumps

[@brooksen]

Fl studio 20 and stealing acapellas from KZbin lol.

[@zorrow_]

@@brooksen Lmao

[@SubtoDARKBLAZE]

This is just-wow I’m speechless ❤

[@Shdow-ec5vq]

I love this so much🔥🔥🔥

[@everybodys_talking]

dude this is the best neotheater overture i have ever seen the pitch bending and mix of every song equally makes this genuinely perfect and since it's been practically confirmed TMM won't have an overture would you consider making a TMM overture?

[@brooksen]

thank you. yeah a bunch of people been asking that and really it depends on if I like the album. Chances are I will

[@Bman_290]

2:40 goes hard

[@Bman_290]

I genuinely had the chills when I heard that Lego piano.

[@callitmixx6363]

might be the best one on youtube i cant lie

[@jacobrobinson7946]

At first I thought this was actual AJR because this seems spot on to what AJR would make.

[@DoMorrMusic]

1:03 I HEARD BIRTHDAY PARTY

[@brooksen]

I was hoping people would be able to catch that :)

[@DoMorrMusic]

@@brooksen WAIT NO ONE ELSE CAUGHT IT? well that’s a musician’s ear for you lol

[@brooksen]

@@DoMorrMusic idk no one else mentioned it but it’s definitely there

[@notSuper]

great job! i love this

[@KingOfTresune]

This is actualy really good...

[@InsaneGuyIGuess]

That was incredible big man

[@brooksen]

Thank you boss 🤝

[@ShadowTheHedgehog2023]

Holy shit, this is magical

[@lu94887]

Gives me DJ Earworm vibes! I love it!

[@RiverRine_]

AAAAAAAAA YESSSS THISSSS I NEED THISSSSSSS

[@beeshark222]

Holy shit this is good

[@izz0d1nardi83]

I ❤ how goofy it is

[@yohanmartiny206]

This is DOPE Really nice !

[@brooksen]

Thank you 🤝

[@clubblob2194]

OMG this sooooooo good 👍

[@B4Mp4]

Outstanding. Why didn't KZbin recommend this to me before.

[@brooksen]

Algorithm. I didn't put "Neotheater Overture" in the title before because I figured the description having it would be enough. Thanks btw

[@peterkardos5853]

I see so many of these on my recommended

[@brooksen]

Once you watch one the machine will just keep feeding you more

[@redrox6401]

4:17 is probably where all the songs kinda get 'listed down' which is what all of their overture has, good job👍

[@okidokes]

this was pretty good especially the ending only thing i dont like is that finale wasnt involved in it more 😭thats prob my fav song in the entire album edit: bro that finale with the drums (or bells?idk) is just 👌

[@PolskaChild]

This is great

[@Sdavis5]

This is ssssoooooo cool ill be ur 300th sub you deserve it

[@brooksen]

Holy crap I didn't realize there were that many of you people. Thank you!

[@Sdavis5]

@@brooksen congrats

[@j.r.6381]

I love the end

[@SaHaR-ht8of]

1:20 what a sound

[@TurnedOut8989]

oh shooot this ones actually good

[@obamaslayer3557]

OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING edit : I DIDNT WANT TO MAKE ANOTHER COMMENT BUT HOLY HELL THAT GUITAR ( if thats what it is ) IS GODLIKE

[@KaleDarville]

Wow. ❤️

[@murpledeer]

Some of the parts sound a little metallic/robotic but other than that amazing work and can’t wait to see what you do next

[@derekuzielvillafane-chavez157]

Love❤❤❤

[@simonj3413]

Lyrics: Don’t you go We need you here You brighten up This shitty year Well, congratulations on your bit of success Welcome to the Neotheater, Neotheater, N-n-n-neotheater So thank you I am one minute old today I wanna be next up forever So thank you And everything is going great When you talk, its like “wow, I’m not crazy” Someday, they’ll be talking about me Right now, they’re just walking around me My god, are you growing without me Somebody help me (somebody help me) (Yep, yep, yep yep) Frankly I feel insane And that’s just how it is (When you talk, it’s like “wow”) I’m packing up whatever I can Been waiting for today But all I can think to say is This is my imagination (You say you feel the same) What if I can’t let go And everything is going great When you talk, it’s like “Wow!” “I’m not crazy!” I’ve been so good, I’ve been so good this year Oh my, oh my god, the entertainment;’s here Everything is suddenly amazing here Am I crazier than other patients? (Cr-cr-crazier than other patients?) Oh my, oh my god, the entertainment’s here You don’t even gotta use your brain from here Where’s the karma, doc, I’ve lost my patience (Lost my patience, la-la-lost my patience) Come outside, come outside You fell over, now you’re high You been outside, been outside, So go ahead and do it one more time (Come outside) I’ve been thinking, that too much thinking Can start me sinking down (I’ve been so good) And I hope it stays that way This is gonna break your heart I’m so sorry, yeah I know This is gonna break your heart Is this all that life’s about Trying to love how you turn out I don’t love it much at all (Heaven) So if I break my face And I don’t look so great My face is just my face (100 bad days) (Everything is fine) (In heaven) It ain’t my darkest day My face is just my face (100 bad days made 100 bad days) Okay Ah-ah-ahah Ah-ah-ahah Ah-ah-ahah (100 bad days made a100 ba-bad days days) Ah-ah-ahah Ah-ah-ahah Ah-ah-ahah (Okay) (When you talk, it’s like “wow”) It’s cold out there Yiu’re standing there Yiu’re trying to face Your greatest fear (When you talk, it’s like “wow”) You’re shivering You’re trembling It’s warm in here So come back in (When you talk it’s like “wow”) Oh no, don’t throw out my legos What if I can’t let go What if I come back home Oh no I think I probably wasn’t in love with you I’ve been so good this year And I hope it stays that way Oh my oh my god the enter- My face is just my face Can we keep my legos at home I don’t wanna say bye It’s so strange to have a bit of success (Oh my, oh my god the-) I know I gotta grow up sometime But I don’t think I’m ready yet Dear Winter, I hope you like your name (When you talk, it’s like “wow! I’m not crazy”) Dont’t go away, can I lie here forever? You say that I’m better, why don’t I feel better? The universe works in mysterious ways But I’m starting to think it ain’t working for me Doctor, should I be good? Should I be good? Should I be good this year? “Cause I’ve been so good this year Yep, yep, yep yep!

[@ScottyFang]

Not good lie this a good mashup dude, I'll keep comin back to it, but also nit gonna lie, there is something that makes it feel a little slow all throuout the song in not a good way; every project you do though, you're gonna learn more and get better, so I can't see what you make in the future, cos I definitely like your style

[@brooksen]

I agree about the pacing. Most of the song lacks energy and emotional weight but I'll keep working 🤝

[@ScottyFang]

@@brooksen hell yeah, my guy 🤜🤛

[@groovyfrankie]

2:19 for myself :)

[@vazak11]

Nice!

[@yoyline]

If the sounds weren’t compressed and sampled from the songs I would truly believe this was made by ajr… wow.

[@JameyMcQueen]

Ngl, in the first part I can't not hear the beat to "Shake It Off" - whether or not that was intentional is a mystery.

[@brooksen]

It definitely wasn’t but I can totally hear it

[@christophervalencia5919]

I hope you see this. I want you to know i fucking balled the first time i heard this. Its the neoverture i never got. I am incredibly emotionally attached to ajr, and this is really helping me through a dark time in my life. Thank you

[@brooksen]

Thank you so much I’m glad. Its not my favorite thing I’ve posted here mainly because my production has gotten a lot better so I hope the remake can do something for you too

[@AEPinging]

Can’t wait for you to do this for TMM if you chose to

[@brooksen]

100% now that I know for sure they’re not doing an overture so look forward to it (whenever they release it of course)

[@symphaliore]

It won't get out of my head x') Thanks for the work you put in this beautiful Mashup, also, how much time it took you ? Mashuping the WHOOOLE Album ?

[@brooksen]

Not too long actually just a week or two of on and off producing

[@symphaliore]

@@brooksen Oh, well, fast and well done, im sure one day your channel will go weeee stonks like x) !

[@brooksen]

@@symphaliore fr thank you 🤝

[@symphaliore]

@@brooksen your fully welcomed 🤝

[@aaroncarson]

WOW

[@LoneWahya]

I'm officially making this the legit and only good Overture for Neotheater very AJRish this exactly what they would have done

[@brooksen]

I gratefully accept your seal of approval