SLIDE INTO THE VOID | Control Song feat. Cami-Cat

Thinking of buying Control? If you're using the Epic store you can use the creator code STUPENDIUM to support me!
Control by Remedy & 505 Games sees you take on the role of Jesse Faden as you investigate the mysteries of The Oldest House and the ominous, clandestine Federal Bureau of Control. It is exactly the type of weird, unsettling twist on reality I love woven with that veneer of sinister bureaucracy I find it so fun to make music about.
Control has been one of my absolute favourite games from the past few years and I just knew I had to make a video about it. This has been a huge project for me. I've tried lots of new things; sets, advanced lighting, even some wire-work and it is all thanks to my amazing Patrons, without whom projects like this just wouldn't be possible.
So a huge thank you to all of my supporters out there, as well as all the fantastic people who came together on set and behind the scenes to help me make this video a reality! Especially Cami-Cat for her hauntingly wonderful vocals!
#Control #Remedy
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Lyrics, Vocals and Video by The Stupendium
Additional vocals by Cami-Cat
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Beat produced by Dansonn Beats
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Video filmed at One Zero One The Studio
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[@TheStupendium]

LYRICS: At the edge of understanding, the border of the known The breaking point of reason, where logic is dethroned Where sense is defenceless and festers on the bone You'll find entropy's offensive is rendered in the stone As you roam through the oldest house Home to all you weren't told about Trapped within a labyrinth it goes without Saying that we're praying that they don't get out Prison for the isn't sitting hinged within a schism Of half reflected architecture, dark unending prisms Part objective, part conjecture partnered with tradition Where the paperwork is worshipped and the rituals are written When the black rock cracks and the firebreak ends The Director is left as the line of defence When the trenches have fallen to forces unknown Perhaps you should answer the phone If you can't place the pin Where patterns end and you begin Follow the Director Else you're gonna slide into the void But if the world you knew Has cracked and fallen through Go to the projector Load another slide into the void There's the strangest correlation observation will present In the systems we can witness and the signals they have sent The forces yet unknowable that ripple through cement Inscrutable intrusions. Altered World Events. Where reality cracks and impacts on the next And dimensions fragment as the astral projects On benign, undefined archetypal objects Until Ordinary's torn up and normal defects In effect, what you're left with are OoPs Objects of power, a flying TV A light that can hijack your mind as you see A safe that's encased in a shield of debris These frequencies are frequently the key to what's perceived to be And vis-à-vis are feeding off the reaches of the mind But recently the sequence has repeated and repeated And it leaves me with the theory that they're trying to get inside You hear our words but you forget Push your fingers through the surface to the wet We wait in the stains. We build you 'til nothing remains. In the name of the sound of the name. (How do you say “insane”?) Repeat the word. Repeat the word. Repeat the word. Egg cracks and the truth will emerge A copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy You are home. You remind us. Happy. Hurt. If you can't place the pin Where patterns end and you begin Follow the Director Else you're gonna slide into the void But should your world collapse And fall right off the maps Go to the projector Load another slide into the voi The Director is the Bureau's one connection to the Board Obey the mighty Bakelite and file your reports Telephony in effigy must never be ignored So if you hear a ringing you had better pull the cord And explore the decor of the OceanView Where the doors only open for a chosen few Check your logic at the desk, you won't need it to progress A dream is just a test to be broken through Like the smoke entombed in the rooms of the ashtray Furniture fractals, the carpet cascades Lost in a labyrinth of lounge chairs and lampshades Wallpaper warps into infinite pathways There's no limit to the dangers of phenomenon we keep Or the chaos that would reign should the panopticon be breached This never ending edifice is perched upon the precipice Since we let in the resonance the future's under siege If you can't place the pin Where patterns end and you begin Follow the Director Else you're gonna slide into the void But if you see the seams Where motels meld with dreams Go to the projector Load another slide into the void I've analysed the data, I've catalogued the signs Run every simulation, every sample I can find I would give an explanation but we haven't got the time We're drowning in the waveforms and our minds are in the tide Of elegant malevolence sequestered in the resonance Nesting in the head of every denizen Tell me, is it heaven-sent? Is the devil even relevant? When questioning the presence of dimensional intelligence Thresholds unfold as a door that knocks In the ticking, in the ticking, in the ticking of the clocks We are holding the key we just don't see the locks Paradise and parasite in parallel, in paradox We stand on a mantle where matter divides To abstractive fractures that tangle and writhe Through cracks in reality trapped in a slide Such intangible sanctuary Hedron provides (You are a worm through time You've always been the new you The hole in your room is a hole in you The picture is you, holding the picture) Breaking the first the second, the third, the fourth wall Fifth wall, no floor, you fall Earworm humming in a dream Baby, baby, baby yeah. Just plastic. You want to listen. You want to dream. You want to smile. You want to hurt. You don’t want to be. You want to listen. You want to dream. You want to smile. You want to hurt. You don’t want to be. If you can't place the pin Where patterns end and you begin Follow the Director Else you're gonna slide into the void But should your towers fall Free your mind and heed the call Go to the projector Load another slide into the void

[@Colettesimp]

Hi

[@Maowka]

This song left me questioning reality...

[@hazbodoe330]

I honestly thought the outro said SCP, rather than FBC.

[@jamaelwilliams8677]

You are an exemplary an amazing singer🤘✌💗

[@happyxpillz6984]

E

[@alliecatcorner1419]

" I'd give an explanation but I haven't got the time" Gives an explanation

[@TheStupendium]

OoPs!

[@SpectralArchivist]

@@TheStupendium Is that an "Objects of Power" pun? You mad lad.

[@ablone]

I don't have time to explain why I don't have time to explain

[@serencefrostbite3362]

@@ablone ah yes, the exo of the forgotten plot

[@Sora8740]

He doesn't have time to explain about the data-crunching he's done, so he gives a summary of his findings.

[@ChezDispenser]

They owe you some money because this song sold me the game.

[@chadholland9844]

This is entirely accurate. This song is the only reason I'm even aware of the game, let alone resolved to buying it.

[@specimen5481]

yes

[@mack643]

what is the game

[@ChezDispenser]

@@mack643 Control, by Remedy Games.

[@maryjoygelizon4268]

@@chadholland9844 i knew the game existed from a youtuber that olayed it before but completely forgot about it this vid reminded me and now im buyin it

[@subhaanneperera8397]

It's so obvious this was written by someone who has not only played the shit out of Control, but really thought very deeply about its themes and implications. The decision to use bits of the Hiss chant in the rap was a particularly canny one, as the chant was not only already pretty close to rhyming and pleasing to say (as Dylan himself points out), but already seemed to be referring to events in-universe.

[@blarg2429]

@Bronze Eagle Productions This comment caused me to look up the incantation on the wiki, only to then find a link to this song in the comments on the wiki article.

[@girlpower1925]

@@blarg2429 lol.... 😂😂😂

[@cleverman383]

@@blarg2429 a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy

[@kalimaude3532]

@@cleverman383 patterns and waveforms as aspects of the universe. every particle a wave. the human synapse, not measured in amount but in frequency, tick tick tick go the synapses. every complex waveform can be broken down to simple harmonies if Fourier'd enough. something Else, less matter and more pattern. and it speaks the language of Is, and we are arrogant enough to call IT the invader. there are no new ideas under the sun. as it was, so it will be again. everything, all of it, repeating; peak trough peak trough. one, another, another, forever, forever. a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy. it is home. it reminds us. HAPPY.

[@mosesracal6758]

Its also described by Jessie as almost a song, of course putting it in a song would make the perfect sense

[@CarpeDM27]

Underappreciated line "Where the paperwork is worshipped and the rituals are written". You'd expect paperwork to be written and rituals to be worshipped. In one line, it perfectly encapsulates that "Nothing is what it should be here."

[@girlpower1925]

Yep.... 🙂

[@suspumpkin5229]

@@girlpower1925 woman☕️

[@robertjones6393]

That's basically what the Tennyson Report is complaining about.

[@mosesracal6758]

Its actually more than that. Paperwork is worshipped can be interpreted as to reflect just how bureaucratic the FBC is. Every AWE, OOP or Altered Item meticulously categorized and analyzed. Its also a reflection of modern devices not being allowed in the oldest house, thus the use of analog technology. Paper still reigns supreme in the oldest house, when the world has already moved digital. Which brings me to the Rituals are written - the FBC quite literally pushes the idea of avoiding modern tech. You can see it plastered over the walls of the oldest house like some sort of propaganda poster.

[@sirtofbaggins4270]

Rabbit hole for ya. The rituals are the only constant which is why the paperwork is worshipped because it holds the only anchor holding it together.

[@jimpickens5415]

The Stupendium has two modes: Fancy boi Unhinged boi

[@joshuaobryan4896]

Jim Pickens and of course unhinged fancy boi that’s where he truly reveals his brilliance

[@NerdStuffing]

Is that our one true god jim pickens?

[@Frontside_Twat]

You're forgetting our boi is quantum, he can be both, and frequently is

[@d.n5287]

@@joshuaobryan4896 or fancy boi becoming unhinged lad as video continues

[@quantum5661]

Someone say quantum?

[@lastmanstand1n8]

As someone who has seen literally next to nothing about this game, the game and video both seem really fucking cool.

[@yellowbat79]

Unfortunately the game's marketing was god awful so not many people have heard of it but I would DEFINITELY reccomend playing it because its the best game of 2019 IMO and it doesnt hurt that its made by remedy, the same people who made alan wake and Max Payne and its written by sam lake so rest assured the storyline is incredible... Definitely give it a try you'll fall in love

[@TheProfessor529]

Yeah, the marketing push was really weak, but it got rave reviews and just about every major gaming 'Tuber gave it SOME attention. It's sitting at about $50 new, if you want to give it a shot. And you really should.

[@lastmanstand1n8]

I hope Markiplier plays it at some point I'm not exactly in a good position when it comes to money.

[@DisKorruptd]

@@TheProfessor529 yeah, I found out about it through Many a True Nerd, he does long videos, averaging around an hour in length

[@Betito1171]

Game great big recommend

[@p.t.557]

Why does "We are holding the key we just don't see the locks" hit so hard?

[@TheCraftingJedi]

Seriously!! I love that line so much

[@juliabe408]

Oh yes, so true! 🤩🤩🤩

[@DMingThoughts]

Can we appreciate Cami-cat' chorus? That was powerful.

[@nuyabuisness7526]

Plus they managed to string together the nonsense phrases said by the Hiss afflicted into a coherent chant. I bought the game after listening to the song and I was blown away by how much they were able to draw off of it.

[@mouseblackcat5263]

Can we just appreciate Cami-Cat in General? O.o

[@KainYusanagi]

@@mouseblackcat5263 Have been for years; actually been following her since before I was Stupes, I think? I remember first hearing her when I got recommended some Undertale music, and turned out the dude did a male cover of Cami-Cat's song as he noted in the description, and so I followed that link back and enjoyed her original take and subbed back then. She deserves all the love!

[@mouseblackcat5263]

@@KainYusanagi Its, perhaps "ironic" isn't the right word, that with the MultiBillion Dollar Music "Industry" pumping out soulless cookie cutter records by the millions for decades now and doing everything they can to destroy independent talent you can just go online and find hundreds of thousands of artists releasing thier own music absolutely for free that is INFINITELY better, more Creative, More Relevant, than anything the Corporate Environment puts out.

[@PerovNigma]

Given the rest of the song was clearly sung by Trench, Darling, and the Hiss, I wonder if she was the voice of Jesse, or Emily, or Polaris.

[@danbull]

I can't believe you made a Control song in the same week I made a Control song. This means war (again)

[@alcairr4934]

Howdy there Dan

[@TheStupendium]

I can't believe you made a Control song in the same week I made a Control song. This means war (again)

[@ikitclaw2669]

Everyone place your bets now

[@yellowbat79]

The old gods of asgard approve of this war

[@clonecrusader]

Dan was outclassed in this one

[@bubbasbigblast8563]

"I'd explain, but we haven't got the time!" "Do we have time for incomphresnible metaphors?" "YES WE DO!"

[@xxxdumbwordstupidnumberxxx4844]

There is never not time for incomprehensible metaphors!

[@eazolan]

@@xxxdumbwordstupidnumberxxx4844 Like a turtle racing towards the sunset?

[@internetfriend6701]

Who said they were metaphors?

[@kitsukage9]

To be fair, what he's saying- with the benefit of his experience- is a clear as he can possibly make it. We're just unequipped to comprehend what he's saying- which, ironically, is exactly what he /is/ saying!

[@ThePigeon5734]

@@eazolan Or like a turtle (of indeterminate gender) flying endlessly through space, with four elephants on its back, and a massive disc on top of them?

[@indigofenix00]

Control is basically the SCP Foundation set inside the House of Leaves and I love it It's hard to believe that this isn't an official production from the game's creators. This is a great song.

[@melissamurphy5315]

Wtf? I've never heard of this but this description alone has me intrigued.

[@KwantumFizzix]

@@melissamurphy5315 The way I've been describing it is the Black Mesa Incident happens at SCP HQ This song made me go buy the game, it's now one of my favorites of all time. 100% recommend

[@thechevyferrari9559]

YUP! They even directly reference House of Leaves with “Ash Tree Lane” becoming “Ashtray Maze.” I love how the game’s lore is deep, but not in a “the entire history is mapped the fuck out” kinda way, it’s intentionally spotty and filled with implications and symbolism and funny weirdness that makes it a permanent mental resident.

[@olafboer3435]

​@@KwantumFizzix OK, those are words that I understand together, and that sounds very interesting

[@maxxcrafting7519]

Im pretty sure that control was inspired by scp so i bet thats why

[@skyrmion2361]

I haven't played Control so I don't know if the line "You'll find entropy's offensive is rendered in the stone" references something in the game (knowing Stupendium, it almost certainly does!), but after a year of listening to this song, I just realized something: in the late 1800s, physicist Ludwig Boltzmann proposed a formula for entropy, S=klogW, that was so fundamental that it went on to be engraved on his tombstone in Vienna. That is to say, entropy is *literally* rendered in stone. Such perfection throughout the whole song that the little things shine like this!

[@godlygumbo]

You're right, it does reference something in the game. The substance known as Black Rock is mined by the Federal Bureau of Control for its abilities to dampen paranormal phenomenon, so the Bureau's offensive capabilities against the anomalies they deal with is literally rendered in the stone, the black rock.

[@skyrmion2361]

@@godlygumbo Why am I not surprised? That's really cool, thank you for explaining it. I... I should get to playing this game at some point! :)

[@TexBirdie]

You taught me this today! Thanks!!

[@oliviatilleman8055]

@@skyrmion2361 i got the game too after listening to this song, i ADORED it. the ending really messed with my head in the best way. there are a ton of accessibility options too so even if you're not good at shooters you can still play and enjoy it

[@haldalas]

@@oliviatilleman8055 Or even if you have a really bad gaming system you're trying to play it on haha

[@hazeltree7738]

I love the bit with the scientist, they way he speaks and his mannerisms are just really nice for some reason!

[@joshuarivera6918]

He has the same mantra as the guy from the house always wins

[@SpectralArchivist]

He just sounds like a real scientist. I think that's why.

[@joshuarivera6918]

@@SpectralArchivist and a powerfull business man

[@williammitchell2046]

Its the feeling of a man on the edge of unraveling secrets that would turn the tide, but who has no way to simplify it for the average man to understand. A man trapped and working endless hours to save something important without even understanding how important that thing is because its beyond his ken, even as he desperately TRIES to understand because the mere understanding might save it

[@Betito1171]

That’s just dr. Darling

[@ControlRemedy]

< This song/transmission is fire/satisfactory >

[@TheStupendium]

< The Stupendium is glad/pleased/joyous that you enjoyed/approve >

[@plymouthentertainment6915]

Glad to see Remedy liking this as much as I do, it does the game justice! Maybe it might be put into the DLC....

[@LetruneInedil]

@@plymouthentertainment6915 if it goes into something like an Ashtray Maze, things go amazing.

[@endlessboardgame985]

The board approved the song

[@blarg2429]

@@endlessboardgame985 He is their chairman, after all.

[@parhhesia]

'You can't place the pin where patterns end and you begin' - That's a haunting line.

[@mosesracal6758]

My ears go wild with that line everytime man. Such a good line

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

Because of course, how much of the game's actions are determined by Jesse's own free will, and how much by Polaris/Hedron?

[@arenkai]

​@@HaganeNoGijutsushiBut also... How much of your life is decided by your own free will ? Aren't we just riding the waves of causality ? Such a great line !

[@xanmontes8715]

You must trust the Director.

[@unriga]

Is it just me or is there something oddly attractive in Stupendium as a barely sane scientist? Like i want this guy to explain Quantum entanglement to me in a room lit by a single candle.

[@kaitlynburke9511]

That's very oddly specific, but fucking hell you might be right

[@jacobjamieson8887]

I could not agree more

[@potatoeater9499]

I neither agree or disagree.

[@kaitlynburke9511]

@@potatoeater9499 shrodinger's sexuality questioning

[@MUI_Noam12]

@@kaitlynburke9511 Shrodingersexual: a preson who is both attracted and not attracted to any given person until questioned about it, at which point they chose randomly between both.

[@paulmahoney7619]

Practically every third line of this song suddenly has a double meaning upon finishing the actual game. The lines about the Trenches falling, resonance, and Hedron all make sense in multiple ways.

[@whuspr]

"Paradise and parasite in parallel, in paradox" is pretty cool too. Like Polaris being within Jesse, and the Hiss in others. With both sides, there are unknown motives all around.

[@tankredcaza]

@@whuspr Since Jesse and Dylan seems to be the same person according to one of the board's transmission, this line is even stronger. Jesse is a manifestation of Hedron, while Dylan is a manifestation of the Hiss. Also when the kids from ordinary went in the projector there was apparent physcal transfromation on some of them(the dogman).

[@silentwatchman9908]

of course every third line has at least a double meaning. you know. the law of three applies

[@SamWinters]

"Egg cracks and the truth will emerge"

[@soelstice5019]

And all of Cami-Cat’s lyrics have meaning. Especially the first and third verse which is legitimately just parts of the hiss incantation edited and jumbled up.

[@ArachCobra]

"Paradise and parasite in parallel, in paradox" That is such a powerful line.

[@TheStupendium]

That's one of my favourites. Thank you! :)

[@HimitsuHunter]

@@TheStupendium You've got good reason to be proud of it.

[@danshrk]

My second language, peanut braind doesnt really understand this line.

[@WorldoftheLegends]

@@danshrk first (and only) language here, no clue what it means but it sounds like its meaningful somehow

[@ctb3335]

@@WorldoftheLegends paradise = very good ideal place, parasite = bad thing that feeds off another thing, parralel = alongside eachother, paradox = cannot be explained. Therefore "an ideal world and something that leaches from others are together and we can't understand why".

[@X-SPONGED]

2:55 Fun Fact: "Bakelite" is a type of plastic used to create phones from 1931-1962. But it's also a way of communication between the Director & the Board. And since the iconic red phone on the director's desk is resembling that of said time period- Well, You get the gist. _Stupendium's wordplay knows no bounds..._

[@RuleroftheSandcastle]

It just gets better and better.

[@bread5795]

in game the hotline is referred to as being made of bakelite

[@maccat38]

yeah weird thing is in the game they said i think that they can only use tech from 60s hence the phone but ive seen them use modenr day ARs and some other modern tech

[@CanIHasThisName]

@@maccat38 It does not necessarily have to be from exactly a specific time period. Instead, there seems to be a distinction between "the new" and "the old". Sure, the gun can be a much newer design, but it mostly functions on the exact same principle. The idea being that technology which is too modern can be straight up alien for the Oldest House. The way you need to look at it is that the Oldest House was not "built" specifically for humans. From it's perspective the FBC are just some of many visitors. To some other beings, modern technology which we consider normal, especially the likes of modern semiconductors, can seem just as absurd as altered items seem to us.

[@zelculothesquid8201]

I think the limit is the 80s, and a lot of firearm designs really don’t change much over time.

[@redlevelone6485]

Theory: Remedy Entertainment intentionally made Trench and Darling similar to the Stupendium for easier costumes

[@Br0ck3n]

Yes

[@empressofvibes]

And here is another prime example of Stupendium doing what Stupendium does best, that being making fantastic songs about fantastic games that are guaranteed to get stuck in my head for a long time. We asked experts to define this length of time and they replied with "Go away, we're busy watching the rest of his channel for uh... research purposes." I have yet to hear back from them.

[@chasemakes]

*Pushes through the door with:* I can confirm.

[@lechking941]

@@chasemakes anyone feel like they lost control?

[@chasemakes]

@@lechking941 I think you already know the answer.

[@ScreamDemon462]

Stupendium makes the best catchy songs

[@NerdStuffing]

I will stop listening to his songs once they physically bashed my skull in. Even if he deletes all his videos (for some reason) id still hear it.

[@angibrat2757]

Cami-cat ended up being perfect. Kudos, Cami

[@Cami-Cat]

Thank you so so much! That's just delightful to hear ;u;//

[@kyleeversfield8276]

@@Cami-Cat Agreed, I clicked the vid cus it was the stupedium, I click fave and like before i when i was only a few second in and heard your voice and realised it was you.

[@DawnAnew]

Cami-Cat - You gave the song the perfect ... something. Whatever it was, it was amazing, and both of you did an awesome job! 👌

[@senormoppy8137]

High praise coming from someone who rarely likes female vocals o.o

[@mosesracal6758]

@@Cami-Cat 2 years too late but this is still by far my favorite song where youre in it. You were perfect for the chorus, made me buy the game

[@LobsterEmbodiment]

I like how the whole scientist parts both explain nothing but make everything clear. It's like someone breaking apart a Lovecraftian Horror story through the lens of science: We don't understand how it works but that doesn't mean we don't understand what it does.

[@girlpower1925]

Yep.... 🙂

[@idontknoq4813]

69TH LIKE BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@skippy9214]

Weirdly, that’s how a lot of science works. Static electricity and gravity, for example; we have no idea what causes electrons to move from one object to another from friction alone, or what causes objects to attract each other based on mass, but we can quantify it.

[@MrSpartan993]

@@skippy9214 Humanity doesn’t know nearly so much as it pretends. Astronomy in particular is very humbling.

[@hircenedaelen]

@Skippy gravity happens because mass contracts space-time, why that happens is the real question

[@redshots5275]

You know what, I finally can put words to something I've been struggling with. Stupes so fully embraces the characters that, especially during the scientist's verses, the rapping is almost incidental. Like, he's just trying to explain what's going on, maintaining some semblance of sanity, and through no intent on his part it's coming out in rhyme. Like some strange phenomenon is affecting how he is able to speak.

[@valiantknight6364]

You're absolutely right

[@adrianstrider4960]

I think the doctor didn't properly worship the paperwork. At least their isn't a shark and 4000 liters of water in his room? XD

[@kylepeters8690]

"Is the devil even relevant? When questioning the presence of dimensional intelligence." now that's an awesome line

[@stevengordon9990]

It perfectly shows the sheer scope of what we are dealing with in this game 🤯🤯🤯

[@chasethemaster3440]

Yes that line is awesome but it makes no sense because the devil is a dimensional intelligence

[@chasethemaster3440]

I’m your fourhundredtwentith like

[@kylepeters8690]

@@chasethemaster3440 I mean I don't think the devil is really and interplanetary being let alone spreading across a multiverse like a dimensional being

[@grayski3324]

@@kylepeters8690 Well, God created the multiverse/omiverse so he exists above them in heaven with his son, Jesus, the holy spirit, the angels, and all the souls recused through Christianity. The Devil was a fallen angel and was banished/trapped in Hell with the rest of the demons and souls not saved so, if my logic stands, then the Devil has a multiversal/omiversal presence.

[@andrewshier7468]

"Prison for the isn't sitting hinged within a schism of half reflected architecture, dark unending prisms. Part objective, part conjecture, partnered with tradition where the paperwork is worshipped and the rituals are written." I LOVE that line.

[@Lazarultos]

It is such a PERFECT encapsulation of the Federal Bureau of Control. I love how Stupendium can come up with such brilliant lyrics

[@khloeg1649]

it sounds so cool too?? I love the rhythm and like rhyme scheme of that line

[@zaccariousplays3747]

You know that the term "Half-Reflected Architecture is referencing the Brutalist Architecture that the Oldest House is known for the most.

[@andrewshier7468]

@@zaccariousplays3747 I didn't, actually. I just recently got Control, and it's so interesting how all of the lyrics begin to make sense.

[@ParadoxFree]

WOAH. I'm just looking through the comments as I listen and I reach this one as I get to that line, so it was synced in my brain. That just enhances it tenfold.

[@starvingartist5195]

I feel like Stupendium could make a really good SCP song.

[@Artreo69]

he did together with musicide

[@mubassirzaman7202]

@@Artreo69 can you mention the video?

[@PiryuOfficial]

@@mubassirzaman7202 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eomcoIqBjLNnbMU

[@alexanderlloydmendoza979]

Another one wouldnt hurt

[@alexanderlloydmendoza979]

@@mubassirzaman7202 just type stupendium scp

[@theboard7512]

< Incredible / Amazing. Finally discovered / found. Music / Song is a Masterpiece. You are Authority/Chosen One >

[@adrianstrider4960]

*Bwahahahaha!* I didn't even look at your name before realizing its The Board speaking to the Director

[@relaxitsacloudyday]

I liked your style

[@Bootstrap626]

The subtitles dont cover the beautiful majesty of the scientist's lyrics, his stutters and the little "glitches" in the world make the words flow perfectly. "Objects of power, uhh, A floating TV". The little stutter began lll between the two bits of the sentence both adds character to the character and works perfectly with the flow of the song. I can't applaud hard enough. And I haven't even played the game, so this is solely on music alone. It's so good.

[@Bootstrap626]

It's also too late too edit my crap phone autocorrect errors because Stupes liked it and now my shame is immortalized

[@ancientscholar7286]

To me it sounded like he said A floating TV.

[@NoNumbersAfterName]

Once you play the game, you'll see how vital those little glitches and stutters are to carrying the character of the character in Control in the name of the sound of the name. Leave your insides by the door. Push your fingers through the surface to the wet.

[@z-mkgaming7464]

@@TaskhillMckennan Flying tv, not floating, not to nitpick

[@Lumberjack_king]

I agree I just love anything about reality Warping and bending and breaking

[@ethanm0591]

This song was so haunting and well written. The ‘slide into the void’ pun is perfect. Definitely beaten Dan with this one

[@SpectralArchivist]

As much as I L-O-V-E-D Dan's, this one really does beat it. Which is saying a ton.

[@dozenDevil]

English is my second language, so I don't get the pun. Why this is a pun?

[@remor698]

@@dozenDevil The lines "You slide into the void" and "put a slide into the void" cause the "slide into the void" section to gain a different meaning based on context. To put it simply, their definitions change. In the first instance, you move smoothly along a surface while staying in constant contact with it down into the void with pretty much no way of controlling your descent. In the second instance, it is referring to the way those really old projectors used to work, effectively just being a lamp with a lense attached to it. Between these two pieces, you'd put an image of thin foil, framed with something more solid, like cardboard. This piece, containing the image, is also called a slide. I am pretty terrible at explaining things, but I hope that cleared things up.

[@dozenDevil]

@@remor698 Oh, it definetely makes sense. Thanks. Really cool lines indeed.

[@NerdStuffing]

@@remor698 idk I think youre really good at explaining shit. I mean I'm a dumbass and I understand it now

[@ponivi]

Stupendium listening to the disembodied voices in the game: *Damn this is jamming*

[@parhhesia]

Repeat the word. Repeat the word. Repeat the word.

[@RevanReborn3950BBY]

You are a worm through time

[@ponivi]

@@RevanReborn3950BBY seeing this as I‘m about to go to bed was genuinely a little unsettling lmao oh god it’s been 2 years since I made that comment

[@RevanReborn3950BBY]

@@ponivi I memorized the entire thing

[@WD_Gaster66]

​@@poniviThe thundersong distorts you

[@nikolashumphrey-howell2478]

this song got me to play Control all the way through and oh my GOD this game was amazing. thank you Stupendium for introducing me to this masterpiece. "The least a Director can do is keep the Lights on."

[@assassinunknown6664]

Not fun fact! The first director is literally doing that by being the thing that is used to power the FBC

[@gammelboy15]

​@@assassinunknown6664Given the nature of the game, that's probably the reason it's a saying now

[@assassinunknown6664]

@@gammelboy15 agreed

[@YorkJonhson]

Man, your lyrics always blow me away. "Is the devil even relevant when questioning the presence of dimensional intelligence?" Brilliant as always.

[@raj.8924]

What I was expecting: nothing. What I wasn’t expecting: everything.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Hat Kid I feel like that describes the game REALLY well for some reason

[@doublem1354]

@@thomastakesatollforthedark2231 becouse the first thing you see is the standard graphical-novel-turned-game before finding out that your'e basically an O5 and all SCP's are loose.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

ANT EXENOMORPH KZbin GAMES UNTURNED COMMENT GUY hah! More like D-class... that or the guy who had to adjust the microphone of dreadlocks crocodile

[@sekoia2812]

@@doublem1354 wait is it an SCP game?

[@doublem1354]

@@sekoia2812《Warning: spoilers》 No, you play as a gal that accidentally picks up an gun changed by the astral plane to be a living judge who can be the director of the Federal Bureau of Control, an organization tasked with examination of OoP's made by AWE, residing in The Oldest House, a giant complex that the Bureau stumbled upon while seaching the oceanwiev hotel (a mazy, infinite dimension that acts as a medium for travelling between other dimensions). Your character, before the start of the game, along with her brother, found an OoP in the shape of a projector. That projector also could open other dimenisons, where some nasty shit exits and the protagonist and her brother come across a malevolent entety that helps the clean up their mess, before FBC discovers the projector, taking it and the protagonists brother. Back to the game's present, the Oldest House is attacked by the Hiss, a weird, semi-cohesive hivemind that repeatedly tries to infiltrate the astral plane ( which, I forgot to say, Is a giant, upside-down, black pyramid that spews nonsence only the director can understand). You, as the new director, are tasked with repelling the Hiss, which uses the "infected" personell as it's weapon. The whole House is under lockdown, and the Hiss uses SoP's, which the protagonist can take and use itself. I'll keep the ending uspoiled.

[@daveesms]

I'm blown away by a vast myriad of things. The song, was incredible, but I don't see enough love or appreciation for your American accent, as the scientist. Maintaining an accent is hard enough, add to the fact that you are rapping, with a well articulated extensive vernacular. Genuinely impressed on many fronts. Thanks for the hard work.

[@thecheshirekitten3530]

I've listened to this song a bunch of times, despite never having heard of the game before (of course, the same could be said of most of his songs, as I haven't been playing many new games for a long time), and I'm also impressed by a lot of things about it. I also noticed the American accent was very good. One little piece of constructive criticism on it though: Ordinary, and Santuary. In both of these words, the Brits tend to pronounce almost ommiting the "a" sound entirely, but Americans put a lot more emphasis on the "a": Ordinary: BE: Ordinery or Ordin-ry AE: Or-din-airy Sanctuary: BE: Sank-chewery AE: Sank-chew-airy His American accent was really good, and you have to be a bit of a linguistic snob to even catch those (and I'm an American linguistic snob at that), but I figured the Stupendium will probably end up using an American accent again sometime in the future, so I figured it might be helpful. Very amazing song and video though. I had never heard of this game before, and now I want to go buy a TV, console, and game in order to play it!

[@harmonybade324]

Agreed! Stupes is a legend.

[@NinjaGamer-hm9iz]

Underappreciated line "When Trenches have fallen". The first time I listened to this song, I just looked over this line. After I watched gameplay, however, I immediately noticed how this line is referring to the previous director, Trench. This song is a masterpiece and I could listen to it for hours at a time.

[@ignoreme-ck2iw]

Trenches falling also goes against what you think as normal when you think, with trenches being dug in and not being able to fall

[@slapstickopal]

okay so the visuals, the costumes, the vocals, the lyrics, everything was outstanding in this one i haven't played control or watched a lets play of it, but after seeing this, i'm considering to buy it

[@yellowbat79]

Yeah, Unfortunately the game's marketing was god awful so not many people have played it but I would DEFINITELY reccomend playing it because its the best game of 2019 IMO and it doesnt hurt that its made by remedy, the same people who made alan wake and Max Payne and its written by sam lake so rest assured the storyline is incredible... Definitely give it a try you'll fall in love

[@NicholasKratzer]

Definitely play it! It's my favorite game I've played in the past year. It's amazing and unique

[@StrongHammer12345]

10/10 play right now

[@mohammadnaghizade3544]

Its great. But the gunplay is complete ass.

[@Meanslicer43]

I have only watched two hours worth of lets plays. But of what i have seen i have loved it and need to continue

[@joethetoeoftoes]

This has an Illuminati/conspiracy tone so it is perfect.

[@R4d6]

I'm thinking SCP foundation

[@MrHarrylarry6]

R4d6 that is basically what the fbc is

[@Betito1171]

Harry Heller yeah but written by fewer people and in my opinion just as cool with slight twin peaks vides

[@maxzapsgamingzepzeap2337]

@@R4d6 I'm pretty sure the game was actually inspired by the SCP universe, there are too many similarities for it to be just a coincidence

[@hetecks1385]

​@@maxzapsgamingzepzeap2337 on the Wikipedia, it is within the same genre as SCP and even borrowed the same tones.

[@john-marccartagenas6706]

First few listens I just thought he was saying cool science sounding concepts, but once you listen in it starts to tell you more about the story. It's insane how they were able to make the rhythm, rhyming, and terminology to line up so perfectly.

[@mosesracal6758]

Even the damn parts where nothing made sense is part of the game - its so good

[@jasonlee6062]

I know some of the older Stupendium songs have gotten Remasters or newer versions, but I genuinely think this song is about as close to the perfect version of itself as it could be. The clever lyrics. The impression of the scientist (whose name I have forgotten). The chorus. It all just works impeccably together. In fact, it works so well, the Foundation would like to lock it away behind the Ashtray Maze and study it for anomalous properties.

[@monsteroustnt7157]

This song got me to buy the game. After playing it, I don't know if I could have more appreciation for a songs lyrics than this one. The way they used so many things from the game and made it sound like a coherent song. The little snip-its from quotes said in the game, lore behind Oceanview hotel, even the Hedron device Dr. Darling made. Speaking about Dr. Darling, the background set they made is absolutely perfect, from the first recording you see of him in the game. It almost looks exactly like the actor, well done The Stupendium on the outfit design

[@Monkeybandit2]

Drat, someone beat me to the Darling look alike bit....

[@awesomeMSE]

Looking at it, those are the actors you see in the game itself. I think he might have edited out Dr. Darling to have a greenscreen set, which is... honestly just as impressive. Wow.

[@nicetry8270]

YES THIS RIGHT HERE, WE JUST GOT FINISHED WITH THE GAME AND I SWEAR THIS SOLD THE IT

[@alephnole7009]

Not to mention the set design. Idk if he went to remedy studios to film in the actual set or if he built his own cause holy shit.

[@alephnole7009]

Like I can understand printing out the papers on the wall. They don't match exactly. But where did he get the exact phone and lamps from the game.

[@a.t.fa.t.f7031]

The Stupendium should just literally be hired to make ads in the form of music videos for games, like if I saw this as an ad for Control, then I would immediately want to check it out. (as I did)

[@LurkerPlus]

their Only Cans video is basically that. ^_^ But yeah - both Control and OnlyCans, as well as Outer World, are games I picked up after hearing these songs. ^_^

[@coranbaker6401]

And then they got sponsored by That Mastermind game, you called it!

[@fanachy7861]

Evil genius 2 looks sick.

[@Devonimp]

Honestly... the messages from the board about hearing from them soon at the end? WOuld have been PERFECT to cap off an ad!

[@phantom_shadow3711]

@@coranbaker6401 and recently Stupendium got sponsored by Square enix.

[@kingstickers4227]

“Until Ordinary’s torn up And normal defects” This song has been in my Spotify playlist for the better part of a year now, and I only got how genius that line is yesterday. Bravo, Mr. Stupendium.

[@Cheshire5174]

Oh my god I never would've got it if I didnt see it spelled with a capital O

[@persephonemcguffin5606]

There are several things I love about this song. I really like the fact the chorus includes lot of the Hiss' chant. I really like how you can actually get both the Doctor and the Director properly down even to their body language and of course the visuals are amazing especially the cascading segments of the Ashtray. My only gripe is this song doesn't have more views.

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

"Egg cracks and the truth will emerge" HowToBasic has entered the chat...

[@minecraftegg3607]

Eggs eggs eggs

[@feralchangeling97]

The Ash Tray is the secret to the Jerky Farm...

[@jifjifferson2790]

Egg

[@Boreality_]

egg_irl lads

[@phantolmao]

e g g

[@ConfusedGuardsman]

Yall, is no one gonna talk about how my man here absolutely ROCKED that suit?

[@xanmontes8715]

"The trenches have fallen for reasons unknown" That right there is the most camouflaged spoiler for the entire game I've ever seen.

[@MegaRhyz]

its actually the first thing that you see in the building.

[@xanmontes8715]

Ah but you see. Trench allowed the Hiss to enter because he was the first casualty in the Hiss invasion. That's the genius of "reasons unknown". You know why he's dead. You know you've replaced him. But you don't know why Trench fell.

[@elitemook4234]

'We're holding the key, we just don't see the locks' Love that line

[@angibrat2757]

I am now crying at just over a minute. It's so good. AoD tier. Haunting beauty. I am so honored to know you.

[@thesquidalchemist]

Me too

[@knightoftime8948]

The only thing I got from this was the following: "Welp, he's dead. Better answer the phone that's definitely not creepy and reality changing at all!"

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Ekjot Sandhu “it won’t reset the universe, don’t worry”

[@UltimaDoombotMK1]

"Some crazy shit is going down right now."

[@twobadgersinatrenchcoat571]

Spoilers: there's one line here that has 3 meanings, and it may have only been aiming at two: "When Trenches have fallen to forces unknown". before playing, I saw it as when they've fallen. after starting, i saw it as trench's death, but by the end I finally saw that trench was the first to fall to the foreign invader

[@ChaoticNeutralMatt]

Oh wow.

[@RedPandaKT]

I don't know anything about Control and I didn't particularly care about it before, but now I'm about to go fall down the rabbit hole because of how cool this song is. You might even say I'm... sliding into the void

[@playerlv333]

+1

[@Nodrasta]

Don't worry, that is completly normal. You won't notice what you pass by until you count the steps. Once you do that, you'll not feel satisfied until Valhalla is within your reach.

[@Romanov1309]

Every time a new Stupendium video is out: Listens once: "That's good, but I don't think it's quite as catchy as earlier ones". 2 minutes later: Light humming... "... Slide into the voooooid" 5 minutes later: "I NEED TO LISTEN THIS AGAIN!!"

[@BlitzBat313]

NO LEGIT THATS HOW IT IS! I just dislike all his songs on the first or second listen until I absolutely love it.

[@NameIsDoc]

Welcome to the Hiss

[@Lumberjack_king]

Agreed

[@redikaicore]

Same, there's just something about his songs that seem to get better each time you listen to them.

[@thejurassicjimmy9687]

AHHHHH, So true

[@jamesbowditch3241]

As far as I'm concerned, this and The Fine Print are your masterpieces so far. Everything just...fits. I'm an English teacher and every line I look at upside down...fits. Bravo. Keep going!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! They are certainly two of the projects I am most proud of lyrically. :)

[@wildcard9671]

I agree, The Fine Print is my favorite song, and this is a close second

[@jeffisaperson4471]

Personally, the Frostpunk rap challenge is my favorite so far, followed by this, then Fine Print, then House Always Wins.

[@mateobianchi3830]

I'd add The Data Stream

[@ICCUWANSIUT]

@@jeffisaperson4471 That Goose song is one of my favorites, dont know why but It hooks me in every time. Though most of his songs do that, hes a very talented artist.

[@AubriGryphon]

Oh my god/authority, this is amazing/perplexing.

[@Zippsterman]

"Like the smoke entombed in the rooms of the ash tray" is so perfect for this

[@PluffyFX]

Can't stop watching this. Goosebumps. You're so incredible at what you do.

[@chairmaniac1722]

This is 8 months old made by someone with a checked verified mark, how does this have 0 comments

[@theredknight3736]

oof

[@Ramzblood]

@@chairmaniac1722 cuz ego, brah

[@ericpraline]

@@chairmaniac1722 got enough likes though

[@zacharywiggins9660]

1:56 In effect, what you're left with are OoPs Objects of power, a flying TV, A light that can hijack your mind as you see, A safe that's encased in a shield of debris, things some call an SCP

[@Dythcr]

"In the ticking, In the ticking, In the ticking of the clocks" This line gives such going crazy feeling

[@subhaanneperera8397]

gives me Alice in Wonderland vibes

[@disturbedpyro4511]

And the way he delivers that entire verse shows that the experience of this experiment has caused the scientist to lose control of his own mind. So freaking good!

[@beatricehathaway5769]

I find it hilarious that multiple objects of power is "OOPS!"

[@mrredherring2900]

So i just discovered this per pure coincidence, and while this isn't exactly my favorite style of music (not that i dislike it, either), this might very well be one of the most endearing videos ive ever seen on KZbin. Yes there are fanmade music videos of video games out there, yes some of them may also have real life actors/cosplayers in it, but very few of them capture the vibe of the game so well. From Dr. Darlings Mannerisms to the perfect recreation of those Director tapes, everything about this is heartwarmingly genuine. As others have said, making the hiss chant part of the lyrics is an especially neat touch. Well done!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! I absolutely LOVE control and wanted to to it the best justice I could!

[@0dragonman]

@@TheStupendium I'd say you are highly successful on that front and I haven't even played it yet (yes, I got around to buying the game thanks to this video)

[@banared]

”We are holding the key, we just don’t see the locks”. I’ve seen nothing about this game, but I love the scientist character. You make such a lovely impersonation of a stuttering, nervous person who holds all information, but has no time to tell. Speaking of characters, all the costumes and props you make look amazing. Your rapping never stops to improve, same with the video editing an d effects. Loved Cami-cats appearance in this catchy chorus, your lyrical genius knows no bounds. 🤘

[@odddiabetic]

It's pretty cool, I'd recommend watching at least a few episodes from ChristopherOdd regarding this game

[@yellowbat79]

PLAY THIS GAME its absolutely the best 2019 game

[@littlered6340]

I second that you should play the game, and the scientist is a very likeable character in-game as well!

[@banared]

Ok, y’all have convinced me. I’ll check it out!

[@littlered6340]

Whoooo~ :D I think it's actually on sale right now? Or it was a few days ago when I bought the dlc

[@DatedRhyme]

It was a true honour to work on this with you! I hope we work again on another project soon!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you for your help, man! It was much appreciated. :)

[@nentox_8886]

"These frequencies are frequently the key to what's perceived to be." my god... This line!

[@Edmund-od7mv]

It’s bring your kid to work day but you work at the FBC: “No Timmy, you can’t touch that.Or that.Or anything else in this room.”

[@tariboi4440]

I don't think I was prepared for this.

[@NoNumbersAfterName]

Neither was Trench.

[@PheonyxJay]

“The Trenches have fallen to forces unknown.” I see what you did there.

[@haxtrad]

You mean that as a 106 reference or somethin' else

[@quantum5661]

@@haxtrad Trench was the director of the FBC. was.

[@PheonyxJay]

Ratcher TheBot It was a reference to ex-Director Trench. However, it is a spoiler

[@PheonyxJay]

@Albert D I meant the story of what truly did Trench in, what he did before your arrival, and everything in between, not what is initially shown. I meant it as a spoiler as I did not want to reveal more than what I said.

[@underagednut9135]

@@haxtrad scp 106?

[@PheonyxJay]

Was listening to this at work when the line “Perhaps you should answer the phone.” Then the customer phone started ringing. God this song is great

[@Kamiko_Hanasashi]

Just coincidence...Right?

[@joicyolszewskim.4988]

is the phone red?

[@nickw8718]

'When TRENCHES have fallen to forced unknown...' I've listened to this song ~75 times and only just noticed that. Wow. You really marshalled everything for this song. You ought to be KZbin's darling. ...I couldn't think of a pun for Tommasi.

[@ChichiAi]

HOLY MOLY!!! THAT WAS A MINDF*** IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE!!! Truly outstanding work here!!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you, Chi-chi! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@anonguy772]

''Until Ordinary's torn up'' *digs nails into skull* Why did it take me so long to get that

[@user-lt5ck2ne4d]

I havent played the game but I assume there's a character or object referred to as Ordinary becuase in the lyrics it's shown in its singular possessive form, as if it was a name

[@anonguy772]

@@user-lt5ck2ne4d Actually it's the town where Jesse (the protagonist) grew up. I won't explain why it's relevant here because that would be an essay and would sound like nonsense without the proper context but just look up "Ordinary control wiki" and you'll see

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

@@anonguy772 let me guess, pieces of the town appear in the game as if the town was torn up?

[@anonguy772]

@@thomastakesatollforthedark2231 Good guess but... Nope, unless I forgot about something. I didn't really play the game - just saw LPs because no money - so I suggest ya just look it up before I accidentally tell you something wrong 👍 The pun is basically the town Ordinary affected by the anomaly and ordinary as in normality - both torn up

[@NWolfsson]

@@user-lt5ck2ne4d As often in this song (and in the game, really), both are true. While Ordinary is a location where an A.W.E. happened, the whole concept of an Altered Wold Event is that supernatural events happen, usually through an banal object such as a floppy disk, a slide projector or a phone, and the mundane capacities of the object are utterly broken so it is not ordinary any more (A red phone becomes a way to contact other dimensions, a legendary weapon now shifts shape to be what the user is best accustomed to, an ash tray with a labyrinth pattern can create mazes, ...)

[@ProvidenceStudios.]

I get it! "When Trenches have fallen" Director Trench!

[@Kamiko_Hanasashi]

He was the first to be taken over by the hiss

[@mudfish6861]

Maybe a little late, but I have to say: this song convinced me to buy Control, which I greatly appreciate because it’s an incredible game. It also actually helped me beat the game - specifically the part about the Oceanview where he pulls the cord 3 times and the line “explore the decor of the oceanview…a dream is just a test to be broken through”

[@mosesracal6758]

Followed immediately by the ashtray maze

[@Orion_Alathorn]

4:07 love the "for demonstration purposes only NOT the actual oop" sign by the phone, very fitting for both the character and scene, great little detail there. also, I've listened to this song way too many times, you did a great job with this one

[@knightofberenike9633]

Better still, later on in the verse when his mind is clearly cracking under the strain, he still picks up the “demonstration” OoP as if hoping it will connect anyways.

[@AirshipsAloft]

"Prison for the isn't sitting hinged within a schism / of half reflected architecture, dark unending prisms; / Part objective, part conjecture partnered with tradition / where the paperwork is worshipped and the rituals are written." Those lyrics are so sweet Also, as someone who works for a government department, that could be the motto for my office.

[@Hileavemealone]

'Breaking the first, the second, the third, the fourth wall Fifth wall, no floor, you fall' My favourite lines.

[@crypticanexe]

I already mentioned in the discord, but this song is singlehandedly the reason I bought and played Control. And I LOVED it. Very quickly it's become my favorite game, and it's all thanks to this wonderful creation of yours. Having gotten now to listen with both no knowledge of the game, and again after having finished the main story, every double meaning and reference is just that much cooler. It was so good before, but now it just makes more sense and that just adds to it. "When Trenches have fallen to forces unknown" by far hits me the most, along with, "Until Ordinary's torn up, and normal defects." That second one is so overlooked, I think.

[@duo496]

If this doesnt get a BAFTA someone will be sacked

[@duo496]

Yay he noticed

[@nickthestick4797]

What's a BAFTA

[@nickthestick4797]

?

[@duo496]

British Award For The Arts

[@nickthestick4797]

Ok thank you

[@whysomy]

I’m not exaggerating, I’ve listened to this 7 times in 1 day and I’ve never even played the game.

[@tararacothemeowstic5431]

"Are you kidding me? That's insultingly low!"

[@lou626]

Same xd

[@cmdr_kai2492]

You gotta pump those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers.

[@Bruno-dv3ym]

go play the game, it is worth every penny

[@fastpack6130]

Im just here for the Janitor :) 🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@eyesack6845]

This audio is literally hurting my brain with how good it is

[@pyropanda3039]

just remember that stupendium once called himself a wannabe wishing he was watsky or dan bull... now look at him he has songs that are arguably better than both and style that is most certainly better

[@redman7775]

Dont let Bull see this. That would be never ending war

[@ns0557212]

@@redman7775 bull saw this see above bulls actual response they made a video the same day on Control !

[@bugslut]

Arguably? LMAOOOOOOO

[@Mark73]

I've listened to Dan Bull. He's good. Stupendium, however, is something truly rare and special.

[@TheCraZyBeArrr]

@@Mark73 both of them together usually are brilliant

[@kingdynam4315]

this song just proves my point of that you should do an SCP song

[@doublem1354]

The first ever 7 week long song

[@amyjohnson8383]

Please do

[@thesandman1385]

YES.

[@doublem1354]

@@thesandman1385 a DF fan I see....

[@emmythegremlin]

@@doublem1354 7 weeks? are you sure about that? the song will be 11 millennia long

[@greatwatubi]

Can't tell you how often I thump this. I knew nothing about the game now I'm playing it. "Obey the mighty bakelite."Jesus, dude. Had to look that one up.

[@aidreinhorn1534]

Cami absolutely killed the vocals on this track. One of my favorite choruses to this day.

[@haydenrehberg8267]

Th fact that we get videos of this quality roughly once a month is a blessing

[@hatterwilton5886]

So I'm an indie prop and set designer and part time director. I am constantly impressed by the production value of every one of these songs, matched with the frankly masterful wordsmithery these videos are inspirationaly good. Since "Find the Keys" I have anticipated every release and have only been disappointed once, not because the song was bad but because it was only above average instead of the consistently great that you have proven yourself to be. Please keep it up.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you! But I gotta ask... Which one was the disappointment? ;)

[@hatterwilton5886]

​@@TheStupendium I have the be honest, No Waves like home. There is just something about it that didn't capture me like all the others. If 5 is perfectly average id say this is 5.5 maybe a 6. The video is great, the green screen compositing is well hidden with the sea green/blue coloring from the lights. Which the lights are great they add a huge layer that I feel others forget about, even the reflection of the studio lights in your glasses don't stay long enough to detract, in fact i think it adds the the luminescent glow you were going for, and the sea weed reflection love it. But the song itself just doesn't get me. I think its the combination of lyrics and the beat, something about it just doesn't meld. At least to me, I'm not faulting anyone for liking.

[@hatterwilton5886]

@@TheStupendium Listening to it again, its the lyrics, they just don't feel as sharp as others. You are incredibly witty, satiric, your word play is on point I feel accurate calling you a wordsmith. But it just doesn't show in "No Waves Like Home" at least not to me, I might be an idiot here and not catching them.

[@TheStupendium]

I can understand why that's the one. It's very different from my usual stuff and it was made at an awkward time in my journey. My songs were getting more ambitious technically but I wasn't at a point where I could afford professional music production, so it's not brilliant sounding, I was mixing myself and not doing a great job. It isn't one of my favourites to listen to, that's for sure. Lyrically however it's quite a special one to me. I wasn't writing for wit or puns on NWLH, it's actually quite a personal song. It was a bit of an experiment in writing about two things at once. On the surface (no pun intended) it is a song about Subnautica and surviving an ocean wilderness. But underneath that it's a song about my own personal experiences with ambition, dreams and my career. Finding my path to where I am now. Dreaming of one thing (space travel/working in animation/theatre) but failing. But then using those skills to find and flourish in something new and maybe even better (underwater survival / KZbin). I hope that gives you a little insight into my thoughts behind that song! I totally get why that one in particular isn't for everyone though. :)

[@hatterwilton5886]

@@TheStupendium With that context I can see it now. That's impressive and brave, and although doesn't change my feelings on the song I can understand. I've been floundering (no pun intended) myself and not sure where to go and even if given a hand out I'm not sure what to do with it. Knowing that you've been through similar and come to this point is inspirational, thank you. I look forward to what ever you have next, I may not be able to support you with money but I give what I can.

[@cr820]

Goodness gracious. This is incredible. Every element of it , from vocal tics of characters (Darling's "ah" between words around 1:47, for example), to the Hiss-interludes, to the subtle phone-rings in the music, is so perfectly in keeping with the game, and your work with internal rhymes and assonance is simply prodigious.

[@CrackmiserGaming]

i love how real you made the scientist sound with the stutters and speech patterns. masterpiece!

[@mickjames4736]

You know, I wasn't aware this song was a thing, but I listened to his doom song, that made me finally decide to get merch case all this man does is produced premium content, saw his into the void shirt. I thought "huh? That must be a thing?" So I looked it up and oh god is this good.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you for the support! :D

[@grumfeil]

To be honest I wasn’t entirely sold on Control and had been putting off buying it. But I found this video and it looked so beautifully made, and the entire theme of it along with the places were so cool that I finally bought the game. ...I binged and beat the game in five days, and it was SO worth the money for it. It was an amazing experience and you captured the feeling of the game perfectly!

[@NonstopNoah]

wow I thought I did it fast in 7 days lmao. It was a fun game though. I dragged my feet on the dlcs bc I didn't want the experience to be over hehe

[@grumfeil]

@@NonstopNoah Exactly! It's a super fun game, and tbh Its help when playing with a few assists on since im not any good at games lol

[@zuris8656]

@@NonstopNoah I got the game about a week after launch and binged it in a single night. It was such an amazing experience; I couldn't stop playing. And the DLC just made it even better when they came out.

[@g.masterlordoftheg-force4770]

@@NonstopNoah If you are not a speedrunner, then always remember this: we never finish a game fast.

[@KainYusanagi]

I've listened to and watched this song so many times... and I only just noticed during the amazing "Obey the mighty bakelite" line and several following, the text doesn't remain the same colour, but shifts to be the opposite when overlayed over his black suit. Stupes, you never fail to surprise and awe!

[@daleharden1749]

It blows my mind how he comes up with flows that sound so conversational and in-character, but still register as a flow.

[@Cami-Cat]

Oh wow! The production came out absolutely stunning :D Thank you so so much for having me on this project, It was super fun!!

[@TheStupendium]

Your voice really brought something special to this song! Thank you so much for being a part of it! :D

[@OxygenBeats]

had fun working with your vocals!

[@MatthewKelley-mq4ce]

You really added to the experience!

[@eye3845]

"what you're left with are OoPs Objects of power, Stupendium's lyrics"

[@x099534]

It looks like he's about to break and laugh too, I think he's really proud of that line as well.

[@agataianturina9723]

what would the oop do though?

[@JohnDoe-si5vr]

Stupendiums Lyrics:subjects who witness this anomaly have a 78.6 percent chance to feel the urge to subscribe.

[@falafelfreak]

You, sir, are a lyrical genius. You are also a great actor. Darling's mannerisms were on point. The visuals in general show how much you care about your projects. This video makes me want to pick up this masterpiece of a game again.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much!

[@jubileechambers2604]

I can't pick out what's my favorite for this, the Hiss incantation pre chorus, the way the darling presentations descend into madness the way that they do in the game, the excellent wordplay, the Trench visual looking exactly as it does for the game. I can't pick a favorite it's all too good even after listening on repeat for three days straight.

[@PheonyxJay]

“Since we let in the resonance, the future’s under siege.” Since this is coming from Trench, it has different meaning.

[@pencil323sponge8]

It’s been 10 months so I think it’s safe to say *first*

[@anondabomb]

@@pencil323sponge8 Second

[@thomasdye7503]

I'm gonna be honest, I found this channel after it was recommended to me by youtube from helping my little brother find a Minecraft DanBull Rap he wanted to show me. And god I wish I found this channel earlier. Every video I watch is unique in both visual, lyrics, and musically. Everything just has such a beyond professional feel and the lyrics flow so well but also you look at what is being said you start to realize the intellectual and clever word choice and wordings. And I find it fascinating that each song that is produced has a special stylized music that seems new. To say the least I'm always so surprised when I see low views at times and the sub count because it is highly under appreciated of how great content is from this channel.

[@TheStupendium]

Awh, jeez, thank you man! I'm really glad you're enjoying my work! My goal is always to try and make a song/video that is as true to the game as possible so I always try to adapt my sound and visuals to feel like they are an authentic extension of the source material. It really means a lot when folks appreciate it! Welcome to the channel! :)

[@LPMinifridge]

I found The Stupendium when he released his Fact Rap Challenge Video in response to JT Music. Gotta love JT but I listen to The Stupendium way more now. His lyrics & arrangements have this incredible way of capturing my attention & imagination in a way that a lot of artists haven't. He'll always be one of my favorites.

[@bloomp9676]

Dan Bull Minecraft rap you say?

[@jamesbailey4304]

Couldn't agree more.

[@Parzival-lu5el]

The more of the game i play through the more the lyrics just make sense i understand them, this is an art piece! Like a puzzle falling into place!