The Ball Machine HD - my version of Animusic

[@RobBoyBlunder]

I've only just discovered this 13 years later, but I can say whole heartedly having been a kid who grew up with animusic this is one of the most beautiful dedicational pieces I've seen! The song is so ethereal and lovely and the animations are spot on; it gave me chills and made me tear up with the same amazement I had as a kid, thank you for this beautiful piece!

[@Derekhugger]

Wow, thank you so much!! That’s really nice to hear :)

[@AndysSlides]

Oh my gosh same!

[@freegee3503]

14 years for me and I have the same sentiments! 👍

[@JesseBadut14]

Same!! I just came back to feel my childhood

[@huntershull-mf9ug]

I love it keep it for Animusic 3

[@Wintergatan]

cool!

[@King.-Arthur]

Don’t get any ideas...

[@badarchive]

@@King.-Arthur too late :p

[@NiceBoyrealmusic]

Hahaha you inspired this youtuber to make it

[@MrLehi99]

Never in all my years would I have expected to see Wintergatan in this comments section.

[@PhilipBarron]

Nice Boy This was made before Marble Machine.

[@peterjacobsen7613]

I love all the fan made Animusic projects, but this has to be the closest to Lytle's work.

[@cackers4752]

Too bad Wayne Lytle stole money from Animusic 3 backers.

[@notokey7829]

Hol' up-

[@mauvelous1productions]

@ThinkGamer i thought virt was laid off from the company. And that the developers moved on the UE4 to finish the project. any information about this on discord?

[@aGameScout]

@ThinkGamer This is huge news. VirtualTurtle is officially part of the Animusic 3 team? If so, for the first time in years, I may actually have hope to believe that Animusic 3 will eventually be finished.

[@valleyforgeproductions]

It’s still being worked on daily. Wayne has several health issues that make computer work rather difficult and painful. We have confirmation, however, that it’s still in the works. More info and rumors can be found on the discord

[@Robloxiansarecool]

Gosh, you'd make it into Animusic's staff in 5 seconds flat.

[@arnelgallinero6879]

Anmusic

[@Vesper8088]

too bad that staff was only ever two people..

[@clark864]

And as of today I am very pleased and grateful also proud of everyone's efforts and success in making Animusic 3 A REALITY THANKS FOR ALL THE MAN AND LAIDIE 'S Hours that has brought this amazing Visual And countless tracks of sound to the world 🌎. In the next few weeks or months lol we will be collaborating to narrow the winner 🏆 and winners of the first prize sweat shirt and add to our team more staff positions the amount of slots will be announced soon.

[@Taitou25]

I remember watching this about six years ago. This remains as one of my favorite animations AND songs I've seen and heard.

[@James_the_Flames]

Same here

[@pixy6007]

holy crap, my childhood weeps tears of joy to return to this this masterpiece~

[@aether9747]

I absolutely love this even when it’s 10 years old! We need to see a second one of these!

[@catvoncrimson666]

I just really love how atmospheric this feels

[@PhilipBarron]

This deserves to be in Animusic 3, ‘cause it’s that good. I always imagine Animusic 3 as a “various artists” video album and soundtrack.

[@i_am_jarvistm7220]

This video does not have anywhere NEAR the recognition it deserves.

[@duncandonuts9117]

This is the best and most realistic fan animusic i have ever seen. It is beutiful

[@neecybear59]

If it goes on Animusic 3, Im happy. This the best ive heard

[@plaguesnation9921]

+Sanice Culver It would be nice, Wayne Lytle needs more help than you think right now. He promised release in 2012, but illness had other plans...

[@neecybear59]

+The Plague Omg what happened

[@plaguesnation9921]

DONT WORRY. he didn't die. I caught word that he got some sickness that delayed him of making animusic 3

[@neecybear59]

+The Plague. that's a relief! I hope he gets well.

[@jaytekk9]

Sanice Culver he was diagnosed with adhd severe fatigue and rsi

[@TheRealTricky]

I've come along a lot of fanmade animusic stuff, but you really struck me on this one as I almost thought this was the REAL animusic. This is really a video in the way Animusic could have done it, with a high eye for the slightest detail. I am really frustrated that it takes me so long to taste Animusic 3, but you really made it up for the long wait, even though this is not the REAL animusic. I'd almost petition the guys at Animusic to add this to their DVD :)

[@ATUxRECON]

This is a real animusic. He's lying I've seen it before.

[@jeroenbroks7462]

ATUxRECON Trust me (I am TheRealTricky btw... KZbin is often mixing my names up), if this was a real AniMusic I'd be likely to know, as I have the entire collection and I am a backer of AniMusic 3. It's possible you've seen it before as a lot of people stole this video putting the credit either on themselves or the real AniMusic. And if you are really certain this comes from the REAL Animusic, then come with solid proof (and the only way I can think of now is by hearing Wayne Lytle himself confirm your claim).

[@truffletime9724]

I don't think Animusic 3 is gonna come out.

[@TheRealTricky]

TruffleTime Let's stay optimistic shall we.... I gave them my money in order to make it happen, and I'd hate to see it all go up in smoke.

[@truffletime9724]

Ok

[@TransistorBased]

This is a million times better than some of the other music animations just because the balls actually follow the laws of physics..

[@curtispoglitsch5447]

It's a real shame you didn't continue on this path for your life and at the same time I can speak as to the joy your musical expression brought to so many people, through each and every life you had effected with this one song. Thank you for the 300 hours of your life.

[@samuelmorton2324]

What's up guys! It's 2022. Still amazed with this fan animation. Amazing!

[@randolphtwells1360]

That's amazing to put your theme and the other theme "Harmonic Balance" in the month of April for this year!

[@perrymad8]

This is so good i thought it was Animusic! I could watch it time and time again and the music is hauntingly beautiful.A masterpiece! Love it!

[@bigearsinc.7201]

Ive seen alot of fan Animusic animations and this one i gotta say is my favorite. Even though alot of recent ones are visually impressive, they lack originality, borrowing alot of assets of visual details from Animusic. This one however is entirely unique, and i really enjoy it for that.

[@guslapin2420]

This music track appeared in Animusic 4 (2006) This track is kinda like Pipe Dream, but has railings instead of pipes!

[@Derekhugger]

Thanks! I did it in my spare time while in college. Start to finish, it took about 300 hours (not including render time). Animusic and rolling ball sculptures were the inspiration. It was created using Garageband, 3ds Max, Photoshop, and iMovie.

[@Epsilonlogan]

I may have asked this before so forgive any repetition. Is this song on iTunes? Would love to add it to a playlist.

[@Derekhugger]

@@Epsilonlogan It's not. Just use one of those KZbin video downloader websites to extract the audio :)

[@Derekhugger]

Rodrigo Hoyos, yes, the music is original as well. It was written by myself and a friend of mine.

[@marknowlin8356]

Good video!

[@sicarus1090]

dude , YOU NEED TO CONTINUE MAKING THIS!! It's so awesome, the music and the animation were really good, keep up 👍

[@mrsdinosaur1009]

Well done. Xx

[@decentpeps6182]

Derek Hugger hi

[@_math_student_]

Derek Hugger this song is beautiful

[@Epsilonlogan]

I’ve always loved this song. This video has been in my favorite playlist for 10 years now.

[@SlyHikari03]

“If Oneohtrix Point Never did Pipe Dream” is the best way I could describe this. This sounds like problem areas from R plus 7.

[@Lightningchase1973]

Watching it again... I need to say I'm still blown away bz the beauty and elegance of the steam punk inspired music machine animation. This well surpasses the great pieces on Animusic. Your masterpiece should be well more known. Also the music.... great

[@micrograham]

This video, man, brings me back to Elementary school. Really young. I would love love love to see this remastered visually. Add some physical texture to the environment, polish up some of the metals, and spice it up with dynamic lighting and ray tracing this would be an absolute masterpiece.

[@Laughandg0]

Why is this only now being recommended to me? This is AMAZING. I wish Animusic could have continued, however I understand health being the most important. I was very sad to hear Animusic 3 was never coming because of cancer. My band teacher would play animusic so much I bought them both. Wonderful piece and you NAILED the animusic sound.

[@JW-zb4ex]

Haven't seen this in years but the algorithm just brought it back to my attention - I remember it clear as day! Thank you for creating a happy moment in my internet childhood.

[@Derekhugger]

That is really nice to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Derekhugger]

Some things maybe, but structurally, a good chunk of their stuff would fail (i.e. Gyro Drums). And, I disagree, many of their pieces would be physically impossible to build (and work) without heavy modification (Pogo Sticks, Fiber Bundles, etc).

[@Epsilonlogan]

The original (first video) you posted had a different version of the song included during a credits scene that was great to listen to. Would like to hear that again.

[@Derekhugger]

@@Epsilonlogan Wow, I can't believe you remember that! Send me a message via my Facebook page (Derek Hugger Kinetic Art), and I can send you a copy of it.

[@Epsilonlogan]

@@Derekhugger I no longer have a Facebook account. I’ll just continue to enjoy this video. It’s one of my favorite songs. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

The genius in this one is the music

[@NXTMusicianBassist]

I remember being obsessed with Animusic in 5th grade (2006-07) and finding this and your other work (Harmonic Balance and The Eeclie) and being similarly impressed. I'm glad to have found them again; they're a piece of my childhood. Part of my interest and success in music can be attributed to that time, and so also in part to you. Thank you.

[@Derekhugger]

David, thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the animations. They were certainly a fun and challenging to make!

[@Spiked_Energy_19]

Do you know where I can find "The Eeclie" animation? I can't find that one :P

[@NXTMusicianBassist]

@@Spiked_Energy_19 I found this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57cgJuDrtB9q8Usi=gk78fFlLGHRFr4IY

[@thothtrismegistus4865]

The way you did this, the look, the music, the colors. You definitely are an underground music producer and I want more of this! I watch your other videos and love them all. But it's been a long time since you did an animusic style, but hell. If you did an album of this, I would definitely buy it!

[@renandstimpyfreak672]

I'm sad that just now these amazing fan-made projects are showing up in my recommended. This looks amazing!

[@Bigbro28]

Hollis Pierman : I only discovered these videos a month ago. I now have 56 in my Library. Love the stuff. 🐨🇦🇺

[@RobinGarrish]

I still come back to this one. Love it, both the animation and the music.

[@capitan_camote_picante6370]

OMG!! I just found this vid after 6 years!!. I remember this when I was a animusic fanboy and maybe this video was months old. 🌚👌🏿

[@hugmyster]

The Animusic videos are incredible but be honest - this gets me every time. It's a masterpiece!

[@MicrobyteAlan]

Long time follower of Animusic. I got the 1st two releases and have been waiting on newer content. So glad to see this video. Thanks

[@Ryanlikes2PARTY]

Watched this video years ago and still find myself watching it sometimes! Great job :)

[@kayaryn8763]

the visual atmosphere here reminds me of the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. Amazing music and visualization.

[@badarchive]

Something to watch while waiting for animusic 3

[@lonely_ghost9857]

Which probably will never come out although i wish it did

[@Astrofrank]

One of the few clips that can compete with the ones actually made by Animusic. I am impressed.

[@milleniunrealjaron]

As of this comment, the 10th anniversary of this video's publication is in 4 days! And In those 10 years, the animation has aged surprisingly well. Excellent work! You've done a man's job Sir.

[@RealEmerald]

This looks exactly like the work of Animusic, it’s absolutely amazing how well this is done.

[@WeLoveJE]

wow,this should be on the DVD,its actually really good.

[@johnwauters8576]

There's always a bright side to every Storm

[@aatheus]

Great stuff. Like a Chaos Machine came to life and wanted to rock.

[@coffee_candy_]

the nostalgia from this hits *hard.*

[@MKzing]

The spirit of Pipe Dream is strong with this one.

[@burnuta8288]

I actually thought this was Animusic. Good job 👍

[@Ilumiknight]

Everytime I watch it it just keeps get better and better. I'd kill for another video like this :)

[@axtondragunov1784]

Amazingly animated looks professionally animated and awesome song this is probably the best animusic inspired animations ive seen

[@BoxOfMyMind]

I've seen a lot of crappy Animusic attempts... but this... this is good good that it could honestly actually be featured in one of their DVDs.

[@Erzahler]

Oh, this is excellent! Great graphics, subdued but colorful lighting (nice pastel colors, btw), original music... all in all, very, very good! DEFINITELY Animusic quality! 👍

[@ProphecyHero]

From a fan of Animusic: completely awesome.

[@999blackwolf]

i had literaly almost taken this as an animusic video then realized you had made it i am soooo impresed. It's an awsome toon too. I swear i look up to u being a graphic desiner is something i really want to do. And this is inspirational!! Sorry in aww and cant stop talking,lol.

[@drakkondarkspell]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I was upset when I saw the Updated Render version gone from my favorites, but then I checked and you put up the HD version and I love it!

[@oceanusprocellarum6853]

HA this is brilliant! The way you did the lighting and the camera pans, as well as the ball physics, it's SPOT ON lmao

[@Asdam12]

I love how you have the proper mechanics for every machine. You are definitely good enough to work with Animusic.

[@alicianumber1]

This is THE BEST animusic animation and music. Grats Dhugger

[@TP2X96]

I love the bassline. It sounds so cool.

[@fourtwelve412]

omfg i cant believe this was not made my animusic...(im just saying that because animusic is amazing!!!) But you have just made something that i think is 10 times better than anything animusic has made so far. ilove it and im letting u know that you did a job excellently done.

[@jme0598aolcom]

Truely awesome..Very sophisticated.. I have watched this video a lot. Video and music are sophisticated.

[@DuckyRoanNubbles3D]

Somehow, I get more nostalgia from this than any of the Animusic videos.

[@MRRWJ2]

300 hours?!? It was worth it, hope the vid gets famous on the Internet DH!

[@Grayham4]

wow. just wow. i was just watching my old animusic dvd and this is amazing

[@TrishMcArthur]

My two kids and I throughly enjoyed this

[@-Lethal-]

sounds like something from btd6, one of the best fanimations ive seen

[@jefforr3678]

Gorgeous animation, and beautiful music!

[@thefaboloussob]

Again, after I saw "Harmonic Balance," I say wow. Granite, I keep thinking that there must be a more realistic sound of the balls running against the bars. But than again, those balls also can't realistically hit each target @ the right places & thymes, even in a vacuum. I think I'm lookin' @ another non-Animusic masterpiece here, dhugger.

[@desdemonaclaire4176]

This has to be one of my favorites up there with Harmonic Voltage and Aqua Harp.

[@Overton1994]

Wow! This could be an actual Animusic animation! It's so cool!

[@wenzler3052]

When I was younger I thought this was a legit track. Love it to this day.

[@JenbooWallace]

This looks so much like Animusic, and it's crazy!

[@toripierson9575]

This is very fascinating! I love it! You should keep making more of these! I want to see more! Fantastic job!

[@Derekhugger]

+Tori Pierson Thanks! I probably won't be doing any more of these though. My passion has moved to creating crazy mechanical stuff that works in real life. Here's my latest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6TGm2ippNl3Y6c

[@toripierson9575]

Thats wonderful!!!

[@plaguesnation9921]

+dhugger If you keep making those structures, then you should make a Perpetual Motion Structure (meaning it does not stop moving). If this is a perpetual motion structure, then nevermind.

[@robdgarfinkel]

that was freakin awesome. highly recommend the hd video!!

[@mcskifer]

that is animusic quality - very detailed. love it. great job!! MORE!!!

[@shack6111]

Fantastic Artistic Work....Absolutely Wonderful~!

[@Spiked_Energy_19]

I love how this video has aged well just like the official Animusic videos. What also helps is that it has a more unique set-up than many other fan-made Animusic videos. I honestly believe Wayne and Dave should have made something like this for Pipe Dream 2 instead of re-texturing the first Pipe Dream setup for Pipe Dream 2. (Like how Gyro Drums in Animusic 2 is very much similar to Animusic 1's Drum Machine due to the setup and songs being nearly nothing but drums but are still different because they use completely different stages and designs.) I wholly believe that this animation is one of the best fan-made Animusic videos ever designed and also the first one to achieve any sort of quality close to the official ones.

[@TP2X96]

You had some real BALLS to make this video so awesome.

[@jme0598aolcom]

Absolutely fabulous. Beautiful music.

[@cysteine251]

I knew this from 1998 when it was premiered as test. and it was released 10/18/1999. thanks for remastering it!

[@Derekhugger]

+Octane xL Liquid Thrash Metal Actually, I made this in 2006. You might be thinking of Animusic's "Pipe Dream"...

[@plaguesnation9921]

+dhugger It's hard to believe that it has been ten years since it was released, and i still love it, no matter how many times i play it.

[@michaelsaunders1400]

Adding on to your point, Derek, The Original *Pipe Dream* actually started being worked on in 2000, and completed in 2001.

[@MrFlubber]

I would have to say that the use of shadows is even better than the original animusic videos

[@DiamondDabblerGames]

This is the awesomest thing ever. I love the tune, it has a sortof eerie feel too.

[@howlingechoes]

this is amazing. truly. i like your camera work and lighting better than any animusic thing i've seen i think. it looks way less "80's" to me. i love it love it love it ^_^

[@tanktecno]

try watching this with red and blue 3d glasses on gives it a new look and some parts really do stick out, one favs from animuisc

[@GmodAdict]

......speechless it is so incredibly catchy and awesome. 5stars

[@JoshuaMallalieu]

@dhugger I admire your efforts. Animusic has it easy so I can't commend them for simply playing music and the animation animates the moment they play something I commend you for the work you put into this and harmonic balance. BTW Remember me? I commented a little to much way back when. because you did such a great job your songs are memorable and they remind me of when I started using broadband internet five years ago. After five years your music is nostalgic to me. Good day :)

[@tyttuut]

This is amazing. You could totally convince me that this was part of Animusic 3.

[@emileserper6355]

Oh my god, how did you do this with such polish? An incredible, beautiful, new and original tune never before thought of, combined with animation features worthy of the great Animusic itself! This should be featured in Animusic III.

[@gillisryan]

Nice job man, closest thing to animusic, I have seen thus far. Very good job on the music!!!

[@ethann1986]

This masterpiece should be in animusic 3

[@Azkadaz]

You're amazing, I would not be surprised to see Wayne Lytle hire you for work on Animusic 3. I think this piece should be in that DVD

[@sim8899]

It's a faster version of Pipe Dreams, Kudos for making this yourself. Kick ass

[@HanoverrrFist]

Very good work! A new Animusic set. I like it. :)

[@ProAtFruit]

This is great. I first saw this on 4/5/2015. I love the part at 0:38. I also love the Harmonic Balance but the Harmonic Balance that I have has an intro. I first saw Harmonic Balance on 12/24/2012.

[@samhein321]

stunning job, a lot of effort and skill went to make this so great.

[@Another_guy_named_Dan]

Beautiyful song! I CAN'T STOP LISTENING!!!

[@crossfire19931]

OMG THIS IS AWSOME ITS ALMOST BETTER THAT ANIMUSIC . KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK!

[@DrToadProductions]

very cool. the song and animation are both awesome.

[@carfanboy69]

This honestly competes with animusic great job