Photographing the Subway with the Most Graffiti in the World

[@gabrielle.beaumont]

Love how you put this together! Cant wait to go back

[@illkoncept]

Me too 🥹♥️ Excited for our next Eurotrip

[@TheMissionFilms]

Incredible film. Tastefully captured. Respect for the effort

[@cbcbcb1800]

amazing work

[@notorioushsg1]

Wow… I love it. This gave me The Warriors vibes.

[@jamestheredd]

Fantastic video and photos!! Those trains are wild.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! They really are. Nothing else like it in the world (that I know of). Hope someone proves me wrong lol

[@JeremyCohen]

Incredible video and story man, truly enjoyed this!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much man! Thanks for watching!

[@CaspersVisuals]

Let him cook ❤ beautiful film. Really love the grade & camera transitions well done sir 👏🏼

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate you dude 🫡

[@arronstrutt8851]

Amazing video would love to see more of this!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! I hope I can make more covering these trains and also in other cities

[@graffitivandals]

really good video, s/o from Spain!

[@illkoncept]

Ayyy ✌️✌️✌️Thanks for watching

[@stevensmith1057]

I have to make a new tag now. Facts shun 😵‍💫

[@YoureNowOnTV]

😀👍🎨

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@codeeinnn]

9 out of 10 graffiti are from Msero🤣🎖

[@illkoncept]

For real? That’s so dope. People kept tagging him on IG but I wasn’t sure which pieces were his.

[@codeeinnn]

The style speaks for itself, all those great big pieces full of color...we don't always have to write our name😜

[@pernobeatz]

@@illkonceptyes it is Msero. Might sound ridiculous (deff does) but writers that I know personally who have painted with him told me that the reason why he is actually able to pull off pieces of that extent is because he actually is a railway underground worker and able to access layups and hangars at night with keys.

[@ratboy4169]

there is a warm feeling I get inside when see the train rush by covered in art. in movement, the colors are giving life, the names & characters are living, moving like a part of the city.

[@illkoncept]

I love that. I feel the same way. Well said

[@ratboy4169]

@@illkoncept thank you for the great video, for us to enjoy.

[@mortalcomeback5374]

Could watch this for hours! Great content!

[@illkoncept]

So glad you like it!

[@TheMissionFilms]

Awsome film. Cinematography is on point.

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that!

[@itznothinofficial9826]

Nice Documentary , great Visuals. 🔥❤️

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@hallobinn112]

Itz nothin? from the storror vids?

[@dumspyrospero]

This video is a BIG inspiration! Keep creating!

[@illkoncept]

So happy to inspire. Thanks so much 🫡

[@FranklinThey-vz6ki]

This would be an amazing concept/formula for a KZbin series. Its super effective (amd beautiful) in catching the vibes of many cities. Im sure most would agree! 🤙

[@illkoncept]

I know right? I want to do it 😭

[@Sushichill]

Everytime you drop a new video I get really excited, very few youtubers give me that feeling... beatiful shots, great editing.

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that so much. Thank you. I hope I can make them faster in the future haha. It’s hard to stay consistent!

[@PhotoRam405]

What a masterpiece of a video!👍

[@illkoncept]

Means so much. Thank you

[@TheGraffitiWanderer]

let's collab in New York, I can put you onto some stuff no one knows about...

[@illkoncept]

Love your channel man. That’d be dope 👀

[@Buff3ru]

As a Romanian that visited Bucharest many times this is new to me too 😅. I used to breakdance with my friends while walking around with a boombox and this video took me back in time even tho it was the 2000s ❤. Loved the video ✌️

[@illkoncept]

Haha! I’m glad you like it. I wasn’t sure how people who live in Romania feel like it. There is only one metro line with these trains remaining. Otherwise, as you know, the entire metro system is squeaky clean. These are just so fascinating to me. I’m glad it could bring you back! I wish I would see someone breakdancing with a boombox next to these or on the train - talk about a dream photograph haha. ✌️

[@colinridgway7091]

Stunning!!!

[@illkoncept]

Yooo thanks Colin! Looks like you’re enjoying the new place 😎

[@lloydchristmas1086]

graff loses its value when its basically legal like in many places in Europe. watered down

[@easebeats]

This is a masterpiece Mike! Salute homie

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much! 🫡

[@hulkkingdopeonebdbscrew8990]

The graffiti all theys years is Just crazy big fan of graffiti I am disabled graffiti artist from England

[@IbnShahid]

I hope there's no swear words in that graffiti, because if there are the passengers will basically be travelling in an obscene publication. 😮

[@tiberiu-mihaineagoe468]

I'm a romanian and I can aasure you that there is not a single swear word on them.

[@raduvlad3561]

Hi again,im a street photographer from Romania(Bucharest is my hometown) .I live in London(UK) since 2016.I discover your channel and your work because of Japan..I go in Japan every year for street photo..im so happy that you was in Romania.

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much for writing. That’s cool that you discovered the Japan video first and then saw the Romania after. We loved Bucharest. Can’t wait to go back! 🙌

[@AMEHOELA]

That’s great. Just great. Nice job!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@EliBeaversonVisuals]

So stinking cool man, graffiti provides character to a city, hope someday NYC lets artists start painting selective trains!!

[@illkoncept]

That would be a dream to be honest. I don’t see why they don’t do something like that. It would bring in more people than the holiday nostalgia train lol

[@97nelsn]

Damn, that’s a great idea the MTA should embrace. Some railfans may disagree but a few trains as art commissions from the MTA by graffiti artists, including some of the OG’s, would be huge and an acknowledgement of the graffiti era of the 70s and 80s. So much of it influenced art and music (especially hip hop). It’s culture.

[@illkoncept]

@@97nelsn For real!! Totally agree. It's also a shame that the NYC Transit Museum didn't save any of those graffiti cars like they did the other eras. Can you imagine how many more visitors would come to their museum if they kept a few of those classic train cars? Would be amazing to have like a hip-hop anniversary train week like they do the holiday nostalgia train... So sad that they literally dumped them all in the Atlantic Ocean lmfao. What a crime

[@KevoRidesFit]

the essence of it being illegal is what incites the thrill and gets the adrenaline going

[@a.edwardsnycta5785]

Dope idea, the only problem is that it would welcome a bunch of toy writers thinking they can do the same

[@jinji_xo]

4:02 bonk

[@illkoncept]

Glad someone appreciates that part 😆🤕

[@disharmonic091]

Man, dope production! I wish I could ride such a subway here in Czech Republic and enjoy the amazing colourful atmosphere.

[@2venus3]

im so glad you took this long trip to visit bucharest, romania is actually a fairy tale land and packed with street art . still❤ cant belive someone would come and shoot these pieces of art that were the pinacle of our comunist era and now are metal canvas for so many foreigner writers. much respect for doing this in my city

[@illkoncept]

Thank you for saying! It was well worth it and I cannot wait to come back. 🙌🙌

[@geoaki.4KWorldWalks]

I take these trains everyday and always I am with my eyes open to see if there's a new graffitti Amazing to see a documentary about it. (i have a shortvideo posted on my channel with more graffitti from last year that today it's not anymore, maybe you check it)

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for sharing! I will check it out! Do you know if they will be replacing these trains soon? I know they are old and overdue for a replacement like the rest of the metro. I flew there immediately because I was worried they would be gone if I waited. I'm hoping to come back again soon and spend more time with them and document more pieces. I will check your video now!

[@geoaki.4KWorldWalks]

@@illkoncept I don't think these trains will be replaced until 2030 for sure. First they have to build the M4 full, and M6 - connection of Airport with train station Gara de Nord

[@dcbeatz1980]

Ohh cool.. like nr 1000^^.. from germany with love! 😅

[@MasonChar]

killing it man!

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that!

[@Visions_in_Toyko]

Dude this is 🔥

[@illkoncept]

So glad you dig it 🙌

[@Visions_in_Toyko]

@@illkoncept i wish the trains in tokyo were like this, that would be so fucking good haha

[@illkoncept]

@@Visions_in_Toyko Haha! I agree. Japan would never have that though. I was so surprised how squeaky clean Tokyo was with minimal graffiti. Osaka was a bit grittier though

[@twista101287]

I love this video!!! it's like you went back in time to the 80's, it looks so sick!!! 👑🔥👌💎 not a fan of the tagging of the inside but the graffiti on the outside 👌💎

[@Dullbedsitblogger]

Wow I was blown away by Athens but this is a whole other level!

[@illkoncept]

Same haha! I love Athens too though. There are pros and cons to both cities for sure. There’s a lot about these Bucharest trains that I didn’t mention that make it tougher to shoot than Athens

[@stevenlowe4230]

Romania's train game is crazy, every car top to bottom, TA said fuck it n just gave up😅

[@nikosmood6976]

Good video and really one of the heavily painted subway lines. You could also try to document subways in Napoli or Athens too, they are heavily painted as well.

[@markrice1048]

GREAT VIDEO

[@TrueLight.Ministries]

Well done! Love the historical context you've provided.

[@illkoncept]

I thought that would be helpful! Thanks for saying

[@digitalridebroadcasting]

Thanks for making this video !

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for watching!

[@ricotheworkingcockerspaniel]

OUTSTANDING !

[@illkoncept]

Thank you!

[@FikAb]

Graffiti mostly does city look dirty :(

[@GS7snaps]

Wow! This is incredible! Didn't know this kinda thing still existed, I thought stuff like this would have been cleaned up. Amazingly captured, loved the video and the shots you got.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! Me either lol. I booked a flight ASAP after I discovered this. Glad others out there appreciate it too. To be fair, most of their metro system is squeaky clean, this is just one short line in the system where the trains will be soon replaced - that’s why they don’t bother cleaning. These trains are from the 70s

[@Vic7610-rn8yn]

It’s the ugliest metro in the word

[@sergioortega9684]

Fk bro killer shots, I'm also drawn to the grimey parts of the city. Had to subscribe.

[@illkoncept]

Glad I’m not alone. Appreciate the sub 🙌

[@m00nk7d]

Tasteful graffiti should/ could be everywhere!

[@illkoncept]

I agree

[@OneTireFire]

Whoa, this was fantastic! Nice work!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

Wow, those outside shots of the train, damn, it’s actually beautiful. The tags are meh, A tag really has to catch my eye for me to not think of it as children’s scribbles. There are great tags out there, just most of them aren’t

[@illkoncept]

Still awesome to see so many tags on a train regardless haha. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@Sebelos]

MSERO nation

[@kenduejones]

Dope video 💯

[@DY-td3ku]

That was dope I been into graffiti since the early 90’s and had no idea about its graffiti scene

[@illkoncept]

Hell yeah! Glad I could show somewhere new to you. I was surprised too

[@zizzyballuba4373]

you are sick

[@NoSomosAmigos]

👏👏👏🎬

[@newbietubie]

I love this!

[@illkoncept]

& thank you for watching 🙌

[@johanm6550]

2:52 😍🖤💥💯

[@andreigeorgebadila4636]

As a day to day user of that metro line, I just discovered this video and it brings me so much joy to see someone actually talking about it. It is something pretty unique in the city, and your shots and compositions do bring it to life. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@illkoncept]

Jealous that is your day to day train. We literally flew there just to photograph that metro line. It’s truly one-of-a-kind in the world. Thanks so much for the support! I hope to get back to photograph it again before they replace those old Astra IVAs cars

[@andreigeorgebadila4636]

@@illkoncept unfortunately, as the metro lines extends, there have been talks for a year or two to bring new trains on that line (M4) , similar to M2 or M1 lines in Bucharest. The day they bring those, a part of me will day because the old metros have so much personality and give such a vibe that makes it unique in the city. Anyway, I do hope you enjoyed your stay in Bucharest, because the shots you took really touched me and made me smile 💪🤝

[@juansegramm]

Nice video!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@Shillybaisuh]

Wow, that’s beautiful chaos!

[@illkoncept]

Exactly 🙌

[@lucian5194]

Thank you for being here. I'm glad you had a good time !

[@illkoncept]

Can’t wait to come back

[@nicetoast-fh5kh]

Mehr als stabil!!!💪💯

[@illkoncept]

💪💪💪

[@shteave]

What an awesome video man, the graffiti there is insane and all really good! I need to visit this city! haha. I lived in Cape Town, SOuth Africa in 2014 and the train graffiti there was so good. every train covered on the cape town metro rail. I used to surf and watch the trains from the water rolling underneath the mountain next to the water and enjoy the view. Teyve since been cleaned up unfortunately but its awesome to see that Citys like this still exist! That was an awesome video, very well produced! thank you man!

[@MaeloLambo]

AWESOME! I’m an 80’s NYC baby. I know the feeling of the grit and the graffiti. I love it.

[@regalherbsman5938]

Super cool shot @ 6:30

[@illkoncept]

Glad you like that one!

[@DRS659]

Athens has entered the chat

[@illkoncept]

Love Athens too. Gonna do a video there as well…but their trains aren’t as bombed as these. Athens is easier to shoot though. There are some complications in Bucharest I didn’t mention

[@andreassimmer1786]

Beautiful mess

[@illkoncept]

Haha exactly 💯

[@JUMSJUMSJUMSJUMS]

Super ill man

[@illkoncept]

Thanks man 💯

[@ronin97]

A movie WHEN?

[@illkoncept]

Haha 😅😅 Appreciate it

[@blue_dev4523]

It's absolutely fascinating and beautiful what people can accomplish in graffiti! I am loving it!

[@alexbrg7789]

That’s such a solid piece of video.. thanks for posting

[@fareastdarkroom]

Wow🤯So great!!!! Please make a zine/book of these photos!!!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much! Not a bad idea 🤔

[@ohmnivalent]

Simply outstanding! You have set the bar so high Mike woow ✨️💯🙏😮

[@illkoncept]

Too kind my dude 😭

[@OzExpeditions]

Another amazing video. Great job again. You have an amazing talent with video. You and trains are meant for each other.

[@illkoncept]

Thank you so much for that. Gives me motivation to keep on pushing 🙌🙌

[@ParadoxGraffiti200]

0:33 that dark blue huge tag is clean

[@USUKSMV]

That's efn dope, n quality work boys, definitely much respect, USUK, sick minded vandles. Adelaide South Australia

[@illkoncept]

🙌🙌🙌

[@midarch]

Ahhhh its awesome to see you upload something a bit different, still amazing video!!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you! Different is good. I’m glad you still enjoyed it 😄

[@Altacat]

: ) !!!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for the love!

[@Altacat]

@@illkoncept ....yeah !!!! Let's paint !!! : ) >^- •^

[@sangfroidstrut]

dang man you def get around 😆 i remember the subways looking like this as a kid; had no idea romania’s metro had this going on… dope vid dude & some great frames as usual 🤘🏼🕸️😎

[@illkoncept]

I wish I got to experience it in NYC - awesome you did. I was so excited when I discovered these trains in Romania via KZbin haha. Had to book a flight right away. Appreciate all the love 💯🙌

[@Ninja-iw5zp]

Top notch pics

[@avdidit]

Oh man you really did it again

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that, Austin 🙌

[@developingtank]

The voiceover in this one really takes your already stellar work to the next level. Love to see it/great vid. 🫡

[@illkoncept]

Thanks so much man! I struggle with the clarity in those - I think I need to get a better mic. I use Rode Wireless II Gos but it takes a lot of work in EQ to make it sounds usable and I’m still not happy with it. Gonna get a desktop mic in my new apartment

[@developingtank]

@@illkoncept I have the same issue with my wireless mics. Some people make them sound awesome, but I have no idea how they reach that level of quality. On your video it sounds good, but I totally feel you on that next bump up in the top tear audio. Using my SM7b over other mics is night and day.

[@newbietubie]

This kind of documentation with a nod to the past while concentrating on the contemporary, is long overdue! Thank you!

[@illkoncept]

Appreciate that!

[@ramoduff9399]

The wholetrain Graffiti art overseas is insane! Good posting this video.

[@illkoncept]

I know right? Worth a flight over there for sure

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

Fire graff! Mad respect from NYC!

[@illkoncept]

Yooo thanks so much. Means a lot. Wasn’t sure how NY would feel about it 😬

[@ZELONER495]

GREECE HAS SOME DOPE PAINTED TRAINS TOO MAN❤❤❤

[@illkoncept]

Yeah! I’ve been to Athens for it. Need to get back there 🙌🙌

[@geetraveler5870]

Bringing back some memories❤❤👌

[@illkoncept]

Happy it does!

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

Dope concept!

[@illkoncept]

Thanks!

[@jump6172]

this is wild 2 see

[@illkoncept]

i know right

[@williamshepherd9013]

Wicked!

[@illkoncept]

Thank you William!

[@StanleyKubick1]

this is the only reason I'd ever visit Romania

[@ghostsarchives]

this is a reason why graffiti should be legal. i like graffiti documentaries 2. the only reason its illegal is cuz people who juss draw dicks n weird shit like that. ive been getting irritated with it lately cuz its juss plain disrespectful 2 the craft

[@danvieirafotografo]

Awesome! 🚇