Picking my BEST FRIEND - Adam Neely vs my wife etc. -Ben Show 3

[@AdamNeely]

spoilers!!! Disappointed that my boy dangle dang didn’t make the cut, but clary Mackle is a solid choice. 5/7 would friend again

[@JohnSearleFangirl]

you didn't have enough bizzare samples to convince Ben I guess

[@BenLevin]

I had to go with my heart, wish you would understand. 😔

[@MikeNevill3]

My mind hurts

[@ElMushian]

Perfect score

[@ricardofarinha8922]

@@ElMushian I think the perfect score would be 7/11.

[@avi_s0ncin0]

Ben Levin’s channel is like a cross between Adult Swim and Sesame Street.... but for Broke Musicians😂🙏🏼

[@hooblagoo]

I honestly can't tell if the world would benefit more from a Ben Levin Adult Swim show or an actual Ben Levin kid's show.

[@Lhama666]

for me sometimes it's like don't hug me I'm scared but made by bill wurtz

[@ran__-_5183]

Don't ask me how, but his "Video to help you wake up in the morning" video gave me a Bob Ross vibe.

[@frado6]

Kinda like Yo Gabba Gabba

[@apothecurio]

hooblagoo mid 2000’s Cartoon Network would have 100% green lit this.

[@thatbeet]

The “samples + gates” technique is amazing. Also, the world needs a “dancing hot dog” spin-off film. So mysterious, so dangerous.

[@flyingpies]

I aspire to be as good a trumpet player as dancing hot dog.

[@johncaccioppo1142]

My favorite technique is running my Kordbot at 30 bpm into my NDLR then out to MPC software loaded with samples so I'm chaining sequencers to the EDM/Hip Hop samples. Reggae samples are especially nice for this.

[@lawrencebelai]

This is just Blues Clues for adults. But that’s a good thing. Take care Dr. Levin.

[@ziazaidi3]

bruh

[@mitchellbartolo9063]

I get more Yo Gabba Gabba vibes

[@lbauerer]

Thats still Fake Dr. Levin for you!

[@TheBrianjones12]

The level of creativity here is hard to take. I needed this to stay upbeat about the state of the world. Thanks dude.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Yea, a lot of fucked up things happening. But it's important to remember two things. One, that upheaval is often necessary to make positive change. The civil rights movement of the 60's is a perfect example. Can you imagine how much worse it would be had that upheaval never occurred? And two, all eras, generations etc have their own unique struggles. That said, things haven't been so great, but never forget too that hope is eternal.

[@0neirogenic]

The clickbait title was pretty genius, I came expecting some bizarre competition of Adam Neely and Jessica fighting over who gets to be your best friend. I'm glad it turned out to much more bizarre and wholesome.

[@grumlo1]

I see this video as Ben's most direct communication to all of us and the experience or desires of an artist to their their audience. "Ben you should have way more friends ['subscribers']! You have 100k friends, that's nice, but you should have more. Actually no, five hundred thousand friends is good, but you should have five MILLION friends and that would be ten times as good and ten times as much friendship!". But is it? What I hear is Ben saying lots of friends are good, viewcounts are good, we all want to be seen. But it's more important to foster closer bonds with real meaning, with people who you are on the same wavelength with, than it is about stats and numbers. Another thing I thought was interesting was the moment when he gets techy with the Reaper music software. This video is the kind of content anyone in the world would enjoy, musician or not. It is so simple and universally charming: fun music, funny characters, cartoon dancing, peeing dogs, etc. "Popular media" you could call it. And then right in the middle of it all, he takes that moment to demonstrate a very narrow, technical demonstration showing techniques and terms that a lot of people would not understand, which are specific and only relevant to to a certain, niche audience: music production nerds. I think that was a deliberate choice, to swerve off the road for a minute or two, as if to say, just because I can please everyone, have lots of friends, and make a piece of work that the greatest number of people would enjoy, it's also fulfilling to take a break, hunker down, and connect deeper with a single friend or person (in this case, the more niche audience). You can sing to a sold-out stadium. And you can sing to a single friend. Finally, the ending sums it up. Ben is on a couch with his good friend. He starts to sing a not-too-great ukulele song about liking the same TV shows as his friend, and that one reason he likes his friend so much is because they like the same things. In other words, there are those people that we are are on the same page with (that wavelength/vibe thing): our shared values, outlook on life, what we cherish. We must love and connect with these special friends in our lives. Ben is on the couch watching TV with his friend, singing in the most simple way about the "TV shows" he likes. The shot is framed dead-center. Ben looks straight ahead. The camera position is presumably where the TV is. He isn't watching TV. He is seeing us. He is on our screen; we are on his. The artist and audience is not an active/passive relationship, but intertwined, both seeing each other, needing each other, and creating the wholeness of creation through it. That's just my opinion of how the video spoke to me.

[@tombruges1557]

grumlo1 I like the hotdog

[@AntActApp]

Please keep analysis of the Ben Levin to a minimum, it ruins the fun. This Man is NOT what he seems, though the simulation has proven rather convincing

[@findtheearth]

@@AntActApp I think sharing interpretations of peoples' work is fun and important. As long as you don't dogmatically believe someone else's opinion, or your own, is the objectively true one.

[@marquitarenee3203]

I'm not crying - YOU'RE crying!

[@Pr0fess0rSasquatch]

Man, I sure hope Ben isn’t seeing me while I’m on the toilet!

[@giorgiooliviero8554]

Yours is the most important bleep that my phone makes. We met a couple times Ben, you probably don't really remember, and each time i was struck. I guess people tend to idealize the people who's art they respect, especially when they live in a different country and speak a different language; But from day one, when i first listened to a Bent Knee song, until now that I am a long time fan, I have been amazed at the humanity that comes through your music and your content, from the most deep and violent to the funny and absurd. Most stuff makes me feel the feelings that the person went through making the thing, yours makes me feel my own feelings, makes me feel alive and kicking. What i was struck by as we met was that there was no artistic pretentiousness, no divide between us, no strange expectation of devotion, simply a human being. And there's nothing more one could, or should, ask for. I imagine you get this kind of stuff a lot. Hope you have fun on your break. Or not, if that's not what you're looking for.

[@LightsOnTrees]

I realise you're from another country but if everytime you met him he struck you... that's not cool... you should know you can talk about it... if you want to...

[@N0t_Alex]

Always impressed by not only the volume of work you’re able to put out, but the consistently high quality and creativity of everything! I aspire to your work ethic and commitment to the art of it all. Stay cool, and keep bringing your gifts into the world. 😎

[@SuperGroat]

"i'll make you vegan lasagna but won't help you with laundry" is how my relationship works tbh

[@GiordanoBruno42]

Schlamp comes with an original purple GameCube and a copy of doubledash. Easy victory.

[@THEwineinacup]

Lightly damaged

[@poodledad806]

Apparently not.

[@JohnSearleFangirl]

Oh my deep voice singing Ben * swoons *

[@mikeciul8599]

My favorite part

[@Chickenman161]

i wonder if he was inspired by Hazzan Elliot Portner

[@imgoodbye9252]

Reminded me of Scott Walker

[@scottlavender729]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin

[@TheDiamondTardis]

I think the BLU (The Ben Levin Universe) cinematic universe is my favorite. So many characters with unique qualities to choose from

[@Keepingthemadnessatbay]

The thing I love the most about Ben's stuff is the fact that its more about creativity than it is about music. Its more about life than any given moment in that life. Hope U have a nice break! With love happiness stuff from Sweden.

[@trazymachzchalkedonu1545]

O iakana waba bi - is my official hit-song for today.

[@bourne1828]

Almost cried towards the end, man your trippy videos really are my favorite part of KZbin.

[@4the0cean]

That’s such a touching way to do what you needed to do. ........ Also I’ve been playing guitar for over ten years (clarinet graduate) and I just started* saying note* names out loud while I play them and I feel like a better player in less than a week. Tell fake Dr. Levin I appreciate him.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Enjoy the journey. ^-^

[@taquitoburrito6335]

so trippy. remember that episode of Rick and Morty, they're at the hospital watching interdimensional satelite tv. is this from interdimensional KZbin?

[@notaguy4289]

Congratulations Clary Mackle!!

[@beenis08]

So glad you picked Clarie Mackle, she was my favorite!

[@picas256]

Super curious about the whole process that goes into making this wonderful videos. They just feel magical and made by angels.

[@joemojou6653]

Love what you do Ben

[@mmoncur]

I'm going to acknowledge this video's presence with a wave or a nod but not attempt verbal communication.

[@oldgoat381]

Things relevant between me and consumption of this video I started watching Ben Levin 2 days ago and subscribed I have not slept in nearly 20 hours I am currently trying to fight a sugar addiction You better believe my brain is unsure if I'm actually experiencing this or not

[@adriatic.vineyards]

Good luck man!

[@samlee2562]

His channel disappears if you go to sleep..... Don't do it man!! ✊ 🥳

[@nesanort]

Hey, Ben. Thank you for helping me get back on track with music. I have missed it so... I love your channel, love your content, and love you. Hope you keep growing and that your music reaches the hearts of others. Have an amazing day!

[@ismotahtinen1079]

Thank you Ben for all the beauty you bring into the world!

[@WizardOfArc]

More lovely Ben Levin content plus a quick REAPER tip

[@ayden_woodhouse6269]

I started crying at the end of the video, because i have now realised how amazing you are as a youtube creator and the absolute true golden quality of it and yourself. You deserved to be recognised as an icon.

[@n.e.campmore7337]

Your input caught your output, and you're out put from all that put in. Thank you for sharing. It's all beautiful. God is with you.

[@LeoSlider]

I love your use of Locrian mode. I see that there's beauty in the squiggly places.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Locrian just got a little less lonely.

[@cellina.starfire]

Where was Locrian used??

[@TracksWithDax]

Ben.... this is a fever dream of amazing. Enjoy your break! Lookin forward to more of this stuff

[@pursharthchawla8306]

ben, thanks for uncompromisingly being yourself man! this is so beautifully sentimental and unique

[@pablomaj7]

The clary Mackle song was SO good, I’ve been listening it on repeat for a while and could go on all night.

[@Zackapo]

I want the full track off the gated samples with your voice

[@marcospena5823]

You are my hero, so much creativity, really looking forward your next one, keep up the amazing work, love from Spain! :)

[@christophercunningham5544]

Dude! This is one of the best pieces of art I have seen in some time. Loved it.

[@wadecottingham]

Love you Ben, have a great 2 weeks.....

[@samuka7118]

I just feel something unexplainable watching those videos, it's so good vibes.... love it

[@readylauretti]

My favorite part about ben’s videos is that I never know what to expect

[@hannahwilkinson1085]

Oh my gosh I love this so much. It feels very reminiscent of those really trippy cartoons I’d watch before I went to school. A lot of work went into this video! Thank you for the cOnTEnT.

[@trumpetdude320]

I love Ben Show! Great job having such a good show named after you!

[@Mr.Meowgical]

Thank you for all of the wonderful, inspiring content, Ben.

[@forestgreen4717]

Absolutely love this, tons of inspiration Thank you, Ben

[@Isdale]

Covid content has been amazing man, you're the channel I look forward to new uploads most. Love the mix between completely surreal and quite educational/inspirational segments.

[@GreatFlamingEyebrows_]

Yay. Another Ben Show!!! Today is a good day

[@zjd1485]

i would sell most of my internal organs to have a creative mindset as unbridled as Ben's

[@guitarguy07]

My favorite show. It's so gosh dang wholesome! So happy for you and your friend Clary

[@daltonmclaughlin5555]

I'm completely blown away by everything you create, you inspire me to just try new things and to just create for the joy of creating. I hope you enjoy isolation with Clary Mackle!

[@gbrls_yt]

Holy shit Ben, I'm keeping this for the future! Such a great video!

[@gitsurfer27]

My boy Shlamp in the running for that second wave.

[@vanessalouzon]

This is one of the weirdest channels I've come across recently. Discovered you on Adam Neely's Locrian video. Weird and genius. Love it!

[@soup2634]

The Weird pollinates the Weird and lo, Weird blossoms. Love you Ben! Enjoy your time off

[@fredd6229]

Your videos are the highlight of my week. Thank you for continuing to be so creative and inspirational. You're like a young Fred Rogers

[@RadonX9]

This is honestly such a lovely video, Ben. Great stuff as usual, hope you have a good few weeks off! 💖

[@-1subswithoutuploadingavid621]

I feel like I've gone insane watching this I love it

[@tehmightymo]

Man, I was genuinely happy Clary won. Enjoy your time off, Ben!

[@SchleimerComics]

Enjoy isolation! I'm really looking forward to your next videos. Every single one is a creative gift!

[@durgamy9457]

I cannot believe how humbly good your videos are. I love the art aspect as well and generally all creative ace. love it man keep it up :)

[@andrewd.7894]

I love this! It's like if Welcome to Nightvale and Teletubbies made a show together - with a recording tip thrown in. Nice man!!

[@maldivirdragonwitch]

I know this is probably not true, but I love how every choice you make seems like you never said no to any of the ideas you thought of. Like ANY. Love it, very inspirational

[@venahtmusic]

Also I love that Ben uses Reaper because there not many channels that do and now I don't feel so alone + I learn new things :) ❤️

[@elliotportner8020]

This is great and isolation would be fine especially with the nice voice!

[@RandySpaulding]

I'm just so thoroughly entertained. Thanks Ben

[@atticusfiori3015]

every video that comes out is a jumble of crazed music madness but theres always one line that makes me re evaluate my entire understanding of music

[@SalvadorDaliLama]

Weird, but also ended up being very touching. It's like abstract art but in video form. Thumbs up, you got a new "friend" buddy.

[@BeyondAllThatsAbove]

Clary Mackle's cooking song is probably my favorite song of all time.

[@HanOle12]

This feels like a cancelled kids show.

[@shammerHammer]

And we know why it was cancelled

[@alexanderkonczal3908]

Thanks again, Ben, for being you.

[@FayeFadem]

You make me my best! Ben Show Forever!!!

[@gunstaf]

it literally came to my head "this is so good and watching this for free! what a time to be alive!!" but then i remembered that I'm in Brazil 2020. thanks ben for taking me out of reality for a second!

[@SamOladeji]

Take your time, Ben, we love ya

[@sourceofpain]

This channel is so underrated it almost makes me sad. For the love of all that is Holy or not PLEASE BLOW UP ALREADY!!!

[@tophatmonger]

I did not realize what I was about to watch, I am very happy with what I've watched.

[@ScttSt_vocals]

Just a friendly reminder for you to check out Ben's course GETTING SONGS DONE. I was really fascinated by the completeness of the outro song. It was... Really nice.

[@SorooshMhs]

He is objectively the god of video editing

[@FriteVerte]

Enjoy your time off! We all need it :D Wonderful video as always

[@SnorkelBro]

Yet another masterpiece by *real* Ben Levin!

[@TheXedMeister]

Can we please get a full version of sour pancakes?

[@HerroVincey]

This is Blue's Clues for experimental musicians and I love it.

[@jp77757]

This is the first ben levin video i've ever seen. I love it

[@machinate]

2:47 for the most Bill Wurtz version of The Lick.

[@ChaiKirbs]

dangle dang was my initial favorite, but seeing Schlamp chillin' with the gamecube changed my feelings

[@CharlieElwess]

Reminds me of Wondershowzen. Love it!

[@duncanthompson957]

Dear Ben, This really helped with my life choices. Thank you.

[@alicec1533]

This is my favourite KZbin video in existence.

[@avedic]

You do music so good that it makes me happy. I really like being happy. I like you and when you do music. Thank you!

[@squiddlyd755]

The presentation style reminds me of too many cooks and i love it

[@IrontMesdent]

You're vids have been absolutely amazing lately

[@EduardoVillalobosPiano]

The amount of effort put into editing audio and video is amazing! I don't want to think about how many hour were behind this video

[@alguienrandom7398]

I love this show

[@rahzark]

I really hope someone finds your channel and this is the first video they see.

[@dantefriede]

I agree with Adam, Dangle Dang should have been the one!!!

[@andrewmcfarlane6934]

It's okay to take a break Ben, I will look forward to your return! I love these!

[@spempo]

This is my comfort video

[@chameleonblockstudios]

I LOVE BEN SHOW. I think it is very good.

[@reegangouriluk5541]

I like ben show

[@TZerot0]

Maybe my favorite content on KZbin of 2020

[@venahtmusic]

Ben's Show is the best thing to come out of this pandemic

[@siddharthagotamask9848]

Amazing, i learnt a lot of things and i had a very good moment with you and all your friends