Why I "Disappeared" from YouTube

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- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

[@AlexMoukala]

PS. Hope you guys have been doing great and are enjoying writing music!! If you see me gone for a while in the future now you know why and where to find me. A few other educational and inspiring music channels I recommend are besides the one I mentioned in this video are: - Austin Wintory's channel (can't believe I didn't mention it. This is my absolute favorite, Austin is a gem) - Andrew Huang's channel - Rick Beato's channel I would also recommend watching channels that don't fit 100% in your music niche, as there's lots we can learn from genres of music outside of the ones we work in.

[@MartinRenner]

Wait, Austin Wintory has a YT?!

[@officialgrimwaregamesllc]

Your tutorials have been so helpful for me when I started working on my Indie Game to write my own music for it. Still rewatch some of them from time to time. Love your other channel as well. Thank you for all your knowledge.

[@Elric_Ricard]

hope wee see a new colab with andrew one day !

[@MartinRenner]

Lord of the Strings: The Return of the King.

[@STEPHxCA]

A wizard is never late nor early He arrives precisely when he needs to

[@MartinRenner]

We had one epic percussion library, yes... But what about second epic percussion library?

[@iggswanna1248]

nah bruv. were here for you man!

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Great update Alex! Glad to hear you're doing what you love and staying true to yourself. You are an inspiration to us all! Keep it up!

[@medmel2160]

Awesome to hear you talk about you. That was very inspiring. Take care and maybe see you in France after Prague!

[@Dolphinado]

It’s a shame most of the other commenters here seem to be totally missing your point. I found this update super inspiring, and actually has me rethinking my own approach to making music (and life). I actually had no idea this was your original channel because I first found you through your game music analyses. Glad to hear you’re doing so well! (Also, getting to play FF14 music live onstage with the composer is absolutely nuuuuuts - seriously congrats!)

[@STEPHxCA]

I watched a couple of your tutorials recently while working on my first arrangement that I posted on here. It really helped out a ton and I learned a lot. Glad all is well, looking forward to seeing where things go for you 🎉

[@cameronheyward2362]

I watched your videos a ton a few years back- huge inspiration and helped me create my first orchestral piece in FL. I just got back into FL after a few years hiatus and went back to look for a more updated version with FL 21 and was sad when I couldn’t find anything. I’m so stoked your back. I would absolutely LOVE a detailed series of your thought process, ideas, work flow, template etc. Especially when it comes to technical skills in FL. It’s so much to tackle a full orchestra in FL, and always appreciate you sharing your experience. No need for edits! Either way, glad you’re doing well brother 🤙🏼

[@Flammeseele]

Always good to hear from you, whether its from this channel or your other projects. You're doing cool stuff dude!

[@AVDRE]

Good to see you're doing well Alex! I've learnt alot from your early videos on FL. Thanks for the update!

[@middknight5202]

Thank you for clearing this up for your fans! Always great to hear a different and inspiring perspective! Keep doing you my guy!!

[@veedahmusic6571]

Its always great to hear from you. Been following you since like 2016 when I was a sophomore in HS, crazy how time flies, still trying to get better at arranging and composing, etc, but a lot of that came from watching you, so I just wanted to say thank you!

[@Snipersounds]

We love your energy Alex! Glad you are back.

[@MilkeyOfficial]

just recently discovered your vids, and your other channel. you talk about some of my favorite things. Learned so much from your tutorials, so seeing you post again right now, feels very personally inspiring. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and vibes!

[@TheTrueChrisA.K.]

1st & foremost, welcome bacc & glad 2 hear you're doing well. Also wanna thank U, 'cause always had a curiosity about composing, & your videos helped 2 step into that. Many continued blessings with respect from Tennessee 🙏🏼🤲🏼✊🏼💯

[@quinn_wbfm]

This is such a great video! I remember watching your tutorials years ago, and you were one of the inspirations for me to start writing earnestly (I've since moved over to Cubase 12). Also from a human perspective, I was again inspired by your search to experience life & therefore enriching your art. I'm also well impressed by how articulately you gave us insightful commentary, for 20 mins straight, with no pauses or stumbles haha. Final thought; AKD is amazing! Glad to see you post here again.

[@jcrod9467]

Your way to see things is so logical and smart! Alex, you should do more videos like this, this kind of content is awesome, truly mean it!

[@sanidhyamishra290]

Welcome back King. Such a pure talk and learning coming from this video. A lot get to know about you and what industry wants currently ....Thank you for making this kind of video.

[@aark427]

I really enjoy listening to you just talk about stuff, thanks for the video, Alex!

[@andresito957]

Alex, as a big Final Fantasy fan, your FF stuff is the reason I fell in love with everything you post, and you inspired me to become an amateur/hobbyist music producer myself! You do you man, it's what makes you awesome.

[@jasonbensonmusic]

HOW THE HECK DIDNT I KNOW ABOUT THIS CHANNEL😭😭 I can't wait to dive in. Well done for learning the bass guitar and playing in front of such a awesome crowd with EPIC band members. You continue to inspire me greatly❤ seems like you're on a great musical journey and I hope to team up with you one day, keep healthy and keep growing☀️

[@craiggilroy2216]

Complete respect to you, you stay true to your passion. Already following the other channel and it’s amazing! Great work, Alex, really! I’ll keep following this one though as well, as I need help with Trailer Music. Keep well and producing the fantastic content, it’s highly appreciated and valued by us all!

[@zenhsu]

Totally get where you're coming from. As a pianist who unexpectedly had to deal with focal dystonia, I had to ask myself how could I reinvent myself as a musician, so this transition creatives go through is an opportunity to progress and grow or stagnate. Glad you're doing well man :)

[@TomHawkComposer]

Great video Alex, I totally agree with living life outside of music! There’s so much to explore & experience in life, which can massively inspire the music we write.

[@jmetzgermusic9072]

Thanks for the update. I'm working through your ArtMaster course now and its helpful to get your perspective for music production. Id definitely be interested in a more advanced course too.

[@Stargazerz]

Happy you're back. I was wondering what happened to you. I enjoy your tutorials.

[@billymays1761]

Alex, when I started to get serious about learning orchestral composition, you were my go-to. Happy to see you didn't disappear and actually developed into a great working artist. I'm a bit bummed that the algorithm didn't feed me some of that content but I'll look it up now I know what's up. Thanks for coming back with this video. I found it oddly inspiring as I'm sure many others did as well.

[@moderateselfcontrol]

Nice man, follow your path. Enjoy watching you speak, you're very eloquent

[@Zicore47]

Great stuff, I love your videos, both your tutorials and your video game music videos. I would love see more video game music tutorials, just letting you know :)

[@delusionalbunny4577]

Keep doing what you doing Alex! Whatever it is ! It does mean something!! We will always be here ! You have helped us all alot !

[@mojaveybrandjam3492]

Your Final Fantasy music (BIG LOVE), tutorials, compositions, and music writing; I am here for allll of your art and works. I will support it all. You are the realest king!!!! Your fashion sense is fierce as heck too so there for that too - brother has that maaaaad drip mmmhmm. I love and adore that you inspire others and absolutely do your bit for a compassionate world because the world needs more compassion more than ever. Live good my man, keep doing your calling, and keep making music as you do. When I first heard Through the Maelstrom it was the most deeply touching, beautiful, and it really moved me, and I listen to it every single day relentlessly as I cook. Forever a fan. I wish you only the absolute best.

[@raimiro]

Im very happy that you’re back 😊 only thanks to you I got into cinematic music and composed two pieces for musical performances already 😅 Thank you so much ❤

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Good to see you again. Missed your instruction. Are Chromatic Mediants next?

[@axelavixmusic]

Thank you for sharing with us dude , You always have something to teach us and I'll be forever grateful for your wonderful tutorials ❤‍🔥

[@franciszekdzwonowski53]

youre a wise man. Your videos are really different from another tutorial vids and i really apprecieate that. You feel very authentic and having so much fun making music. If you want to talk more about this phisolophical music stuff, im really down, because this is very inspiring to hear and i think people need to watch more of this type videos now

[@gashlin]

Good to have you back🎉

[@YoraiDragon]

Wasuuuup bro~! Welcome back! =D Always good to hear from you.

[@Manit.K]

Absolutely agree on your philosophy on writing music. Over the years, I also realized that my best music ideas are based on something I've experienced, or felt. In a way, or actually maybe in any way or form I think our music is a reflection of our life and how we have lived/are living/will continue to live through it. That's what makes it so much fun I think, composing/writing music, because we're living it, in the moment; and if you fall down or make a mistake it's alright because it'll just continue (life that is) and music if you let it. Sorry for the ramble haha, philosophical stuff always get me Though there weren't really any new updates to me since I already follow your other stuff😆(besides the hush hush video game projects), it was fun listening to this update in a podcast kind of style. It's always fun and inspiring listening to you talk. Keep on being awesome, man

[@goreseven6299]

We just got used to seeing you whenever we needed to learn something and when you paused the tutorial channel we were worried because we like you.

[@erskinehawkins3419]

Welcome back Alex. Where can I purchase your full course?

[@scoopthecoin]

i bought one of your courses back in sept last year it changed my life

[@stevelappy]

Omg I’m so happy right now. I just bought nucleus as my first real orchestral library of sorts and your videos give me life. Little edit: glad you’re well and that you’ve been finding ways to enrich your life and follow your dreams. Keep doing you my man.❤️

[@mikerobotics5153]

Congratulations man! -I’m glad you do what you like to do. I’m also a very passionate person with music. And I’ve been in a lot of genres. You were one of the few people that inspired me to make my pieces. -I learnt to not be like others. Be my self, and make my music. My own style. -I think you have seen a lot of famous people having its own styles of making music or anything. That’s it, make your own thing. -We all learn from others, that’s really true. We need to learn from others to make our things. -And I’m glad to learn orchestration from you. I’m looking forward to see more of your tutorials. They’re good for someone that wants to make great pieces. -Thanks, man❤️!

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

Thank you for sharing your journey, which has unfolded naturally and with respect to your soul and to humanity, Alex.

[@R.U.E.Entertainment]

Hey man love your videos! I watched some videos on your other channel and love them as well, and frequently watch this channels videos to help me on a part that I don't really get for video game music as well when I'm making orchestra (not really) versions of that song, and listen Theophany (VGM Artist) and to the Baldur's Gate 3 and Fire Emblem Fates (Games) soundtrack quite frequently because I can't seem to find any other tutorial channels that focus on that type of sounding music (if that makes sense). l get the love for games, as a Gamer™ myself. Had no idea you were working on so many projects because a lot of the times, you don't show up on my feeds despite following you. I really wish I could have seen your posts about the cool things you've worked on, companies you've worked on, etc. because 1, that's cool! That's so freaking cool! and 2, it's like a drive for me to keep going. That i *CAN* do amazing things like you, to learn how to do things my way like you have. You're an inspiration for me. idk what i was saying in this comment i feel like i got off track.

[@christiancarpenter5567]

I always came here to learn music because every tutorial was something new to learn. and your one of the few youtubers that I've found that tells you how to write complex sections and or how to use a freaking DAW. Id say, you don't have to listen to your audience, make the content with the original goal in mind, because good tutorials and finding someone on KZbin to teach music well and in depth is hard to find due to the algorithm. I hope you keep making tutorials that you think to be helpful and necessary. keep up the good work man!

[@kingknight3579]

Thank you for your passion and the ressources and knowledge you provide! You were a big reason for me starting composing myself (and buying FL Stuudio) :) Keep being awesome and I wish you only the best and that someday, when a big studio is looking to make another generation defining masterpiece like lord of the rings or a game like The Witcher, an executive will be smart and cultured enough to hire you as the main composer!

[@yuuseizu6449]

He just came back when i just started to learn composing orchestra music! Just bought BBCSO Core 3days ago and king return!

[@sikoor166]

yoo my bro is back!! LOVE IT!

[@KellaKlick]

Thank you for this Update. you don't owe us anything so this is very nice from you, and even in this video i learned again some things from you. Thank you!!!!

[@bestkoreanjesus]

I always knew you'd switch from FL studio, I was pleased to hear it was cubase. Sounds like the right choice! Looking forward to your progress!

[@rmilan08]

I was trying to share my music with you but somethings going on where it's removing the comment. Anyways, I love the content, it's all good. You have taught me so much these past couple of years since I started at 36/37 and while I am not at your skill level I have greatly improved by doing a lot of the things you teach and practicing small concepts of basic music theory while getting into advanced stuff piece by piece here and there. I wanted to say thank you!

[@joelzicomcg]

Hell yeah brother. Everything you said resonates with the heart of a creator. Love it. Keep being your true you.

[@shuaixu7579]

Long time no see! Alex.

[@raeyth_]

It's so interesting how similar this matches my experiences. I made an album, put it out, and then was just stuck in a rut. I've since kinda... stopped working on music. Got back into competitive TCG playing. Going to start traveling the world this year, meeting more and more of the global TCG community. Just...living life, then maybe I come back to music composition.

[@Agshsdbfn-uv7lg]

I came to making orchestral music through extreme metal. I like Blackmetal, Deathmetal and Deathcore and I think that making the heavy also beautiful and epic is a great way to evolve music. This is a realy interesting field to dive into and if simeone likes heavy music I would recommend trying out to combine orchestral music with it.

[@Lamberilio]

Bass Wars: Return of the Jedi

[@SDSMOfficial]

Glad your back.

[@ileryon4019]

7:53 the single BEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD. first time hearing it too, my whole life.

[@jacejonathan326]

Mr Alex, you tutorial are the only ones i can watch I will just be stuck and i will come to this channel and i get everything i need

[@edexymusic]

Glad to know you're still on KZbin and doing well, Alex:) You're right about tutorials, but KZbin it's not only source of knowledge, but also entertainment, connect with author and their personality. So feel free to share anything you want to share with us! A new tutorial? Good! Talk about how your concert went? Info about your songs or projects you participate? Yes, I'm on it! Anything you want. Starting now, we need more Alex'sh content here, if you know what I mean. And don't "dissapear" again :D

[@kidzeus2433]

"Hello guys, Alex here" Good to see you back bro.

[@paulgarner3364]

My honest opinion for what it's worth is that some KZbinrs keep it strictly professional but I personally like that connection when sometimes you just share things, as you have just done. It makes the person "real" and that provides more of a connection that just an "instructor". I mean yes, people don't need to hear about your "personal" stuff that is your business, but sometimes I like to hear about KZbinrs I follow and their lives every now and again. It enables me to relate to you more. Anyway just my 2 cents. Keep up the AMAZING videos .. just wish you were using Cubase tis all :) don't hate me for saying it!

[@jeremiahwat1]

I love the Final Fantasy tutorials. This channel is one of the main reasons I gained the confidence to compose. Life brings music, music brings life.

[@sunumaudio]

This video hits home.Too many people (including myself) forget to just live their lives, and that people change! Whatever you do, just know you will always be remembered by people across the world.

[@William_Kutter]

The legend is shinning again!

[@dhekti]

It's really funny, when I saw the title I was like "but he didn't disappear?" because I follow the bigger channel, and also am a XIV player. Please DO keep doing what YOU want. The people who want the same will stay. For the others, it's on them if they keep asking for unrelated things. There's no need to justify yourself, as you said in the intro.

[@Osun6]

It's great to see you've been doing well! I'd be curious to know your reasons for wanting to switch from FL studio to cubase. Personally, I've always used FL, but recently I've been composing for short films and FL's video sync is terrible when changing the tempo. I've been able to make do so far, but I'm thinking that I should maybe switch... the issue is that I've grown so accustomed to FL that switching feels like a daunting task.

[@AlexMoukala]

FL's video sync is one of the reasons. There's several other reasons, one is that I very often reach the mixer's maximum amount of tracks. The impossibility to set negative delays on the channel tracks was another, but I addressed that with my Patcher preset I made. I'll likely talk about it in the future, but generally speaking, and based on what I've read time and time again on the official FL Studio forum, the FL Studio devs keep composers a little low on the list of their priorities. They're way more focused on creating a better environment for other kinds of users unfortunately. Quite a few small features that would be a quality of life upgrade for more advanced composers are yet to be implemented in FL even if they have been requested years ago on the forums. It's a shame because the flexibility of FL's workflow and its piano roll are amazing

[@MartinRenner]

@@AlexMoukala What exactly is the problem with the video playback? For me it always works in sync perfectly, with tempo changes too.

[@Osun6]

@@AlexMoukala Ah, I see, that's unfortunate... I might have to jump ship eventually then, even though it's quite the scary thought. Either way, thank you for your answer! Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts if you ever do talk about it more!

[@MartinRenner]

@@AlonsoJoaquinComposer Really? I only have that problem when the automation is written as event in the piano roll. As long as it is a single automation clip, it works fine for me.

[@JonasDenolf]

He is BACK! 😀😇

[@aidenlosch9971]

Hey Alex, love your tutorials! A tutorial idea for you: how to make a jazzy orchestra piece like the music in The Incredibles. I feel like that would be an awesome idea

[@josephraymondabara5488]

Welcome Back!!!!

[@LearnCompositionOnline]

Not fan of your music - at least that of the tutorials- but i tune totally with this mindset. You save me from the need of have to do a video, i can just link to yours ;). I also moved

[@Maplefoxx-vl2ew]

i want to hear how to mix heavy metal guitars with orchestral instruments better. i just learned to put my first layed song in a game using Fmod , the same track 2 ways crossfading with in game triggers for action scenes. I play guitar, bass, drums, piano but i need to learn to mix and orchestrate better still

[@MaxKusari]

Would be very interesting for me to know what your experience was, and why you need to switch to cubase/nuendo for the "industry" so to say. I used Cubase ever since I started and upgraded to Nuendo last year and I can think of many reasons why you feel you need to switch, but your side would be appreciated in a video! :)

[@AlexandreMullen]

"As the world evolves, I [ask] myself: how can I evolve in a way that is interesting?" Very wise and inspiring words!

[@AZODi]

There he is!

[@S3TVproductions]

yo, i know the guys at Imageline are always looking for feedback and ideas to improve on FL Studio future updates. i'm sure they'd love to hear your insights on what could make the software better for working with your particular work flow and genre.

[@vaiserjogado]

Sometimes you just have to do things that interest you, not only what the audience wants. It helps us to stay true to ourselves, to manifest our essence in the content we are making, and improve our lives as well as know us better. Keep doing ur beautiful work and being yourself!

[@automaticnitro8645]

Only a few people can wear inspiration on them and you are one of them.👍🏻

[@DL-1]

In your last video you mentioned across for kontakt. What are they and how do i use them? What can they do? Thank you. I bought Komplete and i recently bought Falcon 3 and have to learn them. Thank you.

[@awightman1221]

I am like you - love film music also video game music especially Nobuo Uematsu who got me interested in music in the first place 20+ years ago and I've played in bands and made music the whole time now I'm scoring short films and making games and stuff I think I would die if I didn't have music.

[@EdVizenor]

❤ WELCOME BACK ❤ 🎉🎉🎉

[@RodieOsc]

Dang dude so much has happened!

[@jenstornell]

You are not lucky that the things you do work out professionally. It's just pure talent and probably a lot of work.

[@Lamberilio]

You're Dueling Your Fates, but your fate is here as well 💫

[@francescob.3019]

for what it’s worth i’m one of those who wants more tutorials about final fantasy music :(

[@fastrack2170]

Thank you for your feedback on us. We tasteless get that from Creators/Teachers. Also, thank you for more references!!

[@ileryon4019]

absolute W of a hard working man. ..... your discord took a fat L though

[@farasgeek9471]

BRO aint no way I just got your ad on your new video!😂😂😂

[@andreakleiner80]

All’inizio eri partito troppo in bomba ragazzo, insegnavi la materia prima di averla imparata per bene. Probabilmente sei semplicemente più maturo adesso. 👍🏻

[@azakitakanashi8168]

Just got an alex ad on an alex video

[@maurisauceda8388]

It happens every time for me

[@Canal25bits]

Could you teach me how to make these Bloodborne version themes on Android if you have a good editor for me to use? I've never made a theme but I wanted to post it on my channel

[@adamgibbons7601]

You buy in to the person, not just the product.

[@deejmag5348]

Where have u been? Round but not always around

[@richardmaia8732]

It's cool that people care about u ,most of the tutorial channels the people watch the video they are looking for and never watch the channel again. And the people are here or u too so that is cool,think about that :)

[@ruzanmuhammedasher3263]

Life tutorial video 🥶

[@christianbiend4458]

Moukala you guy are from cameroon right?

[@Flowee141]

🙏

[@treytrey-mv8cj]

Da man

[@rossthemusicandguitarteacher]

I have the same problem.