YouTube Burnout & Moving Forward

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heyyyy here's a rather important update video discussing why I haven't been posting as much as I used to, what I've been up to in the meantime, and more. thanks

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@vinylmeister4333 3 ай бұрын

Man, I just wanna thank you. I know that based on this video that you've been experiencing a lot of negativity, but I just wanted to say that this channel is a big part of the reason that I love music as much as I do. I can't even count the number of artists, albums, and songs that you've introduced me to over the years, to the point where it's kind of become the foundation of my music taste today. I'm really happy that even in a state of burnout, you've found avenues that make you happy, and I'm still really excited to see what you do in the future. Good luck man :)

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

@alrighttumbleweed4782 3 ай бұрын

What YT stats don't record is how much your content can touch the lives of any individual subscriber. They only let you like the video once even if you really really like it. I doubt people post enough about how much they appreciate this channel because in all honesty thie feels like an overshare. But every time you drop a long video with song reviews it's like a factory reset that shakes me out of some kind of rut. It makes me pause and actively listen to music again. It minces my algorithm around so that I get more variety in my reccomendations. It reminds me that I am more motivated when I listen to music and as a flow on effect I end up being way more productive and creative for weeks afterward. It makes me send songs to my friends who I haven't talked to in a while and make plans to see them. I know that doesn't really help with the income side of things. But I hope it helps to know that the work you have put in so far is appreciated in much bigger ways than you probably realize.

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

this is really awesome, thank you

@weare5Y573M Ай бұрын

fr, alfo and a few other people made life worth living with their art during some real bad times in my life. alfo and tiny desk and shit motivated me to keep going cuz i got dreams to chase and they made me feel like theyre actually very achievable.

@deadpanduke19 3 ай бұрын

Man, you had an enormous influence on both my music taste and my experience as a content creator. Thanks for everything you’ve done, and I’m excited to see the new videos as they do come out

@razbuten 3 ай бұрын

survivor fans rise up. (thanks for sharing all this. this space is wild and weird, and to be perceived by people who don't know you and who often are perceiving you through someone else's perception of you (who also is probably perceiving you through someone else's perception of you) is such a surreal and frustrating feeling. also, having your dream become a reality sounds great (and like part of it is obviously!), but as you said, it turns your hobby into your job, which fundamentally changes your relationship with that thing. when the thing you used to do to relax after a long day of work becomes work then you are always working. how do I find a non-monetizable hobby?! anyway, I hope you find some peace in the new things in your life, and that you find a balance between life and making videos that brings you fulfillment.)

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

ty dude

@love-thugger Ай бұрын

2 goated KZbinrs. ❤

@ossiejon-nwakalo8644 3 ай бұрын

I always thought Fantano was the only one getting hit with the racist, homophobic, sexist comments. I’m sorry you have to deal with that

@ThaRixer 3 ай бұрын

Hey I do KZbin full time and i relate so much to your opening piece. Working your ass off not knowing how it'll be recieved is seriously a big mental hurdle that's hard to overcome. Thanks for speaking out about this it was very relatable and good luck going forward

@Dni-smm-old 3 ай бұрын

these controversies are crazy. i never thought misinformation could be so rampant

@weare5Y573M Ай бұрын

man.. this comment aged like... well idk, but its crazy reading this on nov 10th, 2024

@katieepad 3 ай бұрын

I've been subbed to you for about a year and trust me, even though I don't make videos I get where you're coming from. Thank you for introducing me and my friend to so much good music and thank you for helping me realize how beautiful the world of music is. You're great and I know this is way easier said than done but all the mean comments, there's just as many people that love your content and appreciate you as a person

@marinad.1002 3 ай бұрын

i hope this new chapter goes well for you harrison xx moving forward is part of who you are and you’ll always have strong support

@Yadmoryt 3 ай бұрын

Hey, you were a big inspiration for me when I decided to open a music channel 3 years ago (I think I even sent you an Instagram dm back when I had less than 500 subs). Now that KZbin turned into my job as well, I related so much to what you said in this video that I am kind of scared now. I have bigger plans in my life of course, I know the channel won't last forever; but watching this from one of my biggest idols really made me think about how much work I'm putting into this and what I could be missing. Anyways, thank you so much for being this transparent and for everything you indirectly did for me! I wish you the best man Always Forward.

@AlfoMedia 2 ай бұрын

congrats on the growth!!! always forward

@randbradbury 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update and being so open and honest about your experiences. I can't believe you were accused of all that by people who clearly didn't even watch the videos! Insanity. What a nightmare.

@RockHistoryMusic Ай бұрын

Oh my God thank you so much for doing this video. We’ve been doing this for eight years and I so can relate to everything you’re saying.

@riana7703 3 ай бұрын

WE LOVE YOU HARRISON DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!! WE'LL ALWAYS BE HERE

@mjjjermaine 2 ай бұрын

One of the things that I love about your channel is the palpable love you have for music. We’ll take that however you present it, and if it means you get more rest and more time between videos, the wait is more than worth it!

@objectivelysubjectiveopinions 3 ай бұрын

that goal was an absolute banger bro what the hell upper 90 from that far off is crazy. I hope everything gets better from here on, you are an amazingly talented KZbinr and your passion for music is always evident. I feel like people who don't do KZbin (myself included) never truly know the extent as to how much work and criticism comes along with a job like this so thank you for sharing the things you've been going through.

@willbower7945 3 ай бұрын

I started to get into music a couple years ago and I found your chanel around that time. Thank you for all of the art that you put me on. Absolutely by Dijon was my favorite album for a while because of you. It shaped my year in 2022. Friend, I wish you well. Again, thank you.

@renatocfrancisco 3 ай бұрын

man, i had no idea. I was there when the boygenius/modelActriz videos dropped. take care alfo :)

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

hope to see you back on twitch soon when I find the energy!

@ichiro.g 3 ай бұрын

I want to start a stint here on KZbin but I still have doubt and also I am lazy to make videos, but has full of ideas. This video gave me an overview on what I'm entering into and hopefully give me well-thought decisions

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

my advice would still be to go for it! the stuff I talked about in here is mainly relevant to somebody doing it full-time for a living, for a long-time. I'd encourage you to make videos as a hobby if you're interested in it

@Thamer_Farjo 2 ай бұрын

Hey Harrison, I've been subscribed and watching your videos for probably 5 years now. I'm not one to leave comments but I, like the other people leaving comments, may just appear like numbers on a screen, but behind these words are real people whose lives you've impacted with your insights and recommendations. I'm sure that I don't have to tell you the impact that music can have on people's lives, and your taste in music, more than anyone else, resonates with me the most, so I'm truly grateful for every video that you have made. Other than the music recommendations, I always appreciated the personal tid bits that you share about your life and the stories that you connect with the music; you strike me as a guy pursuing a hobby, rather than an "influencer" trying to maintain a certain image. I understand that you don't want to have the pressure of sharing something deeply personal that may not land with your audience or the algorithm, but i would still love it if you could share some of your finds occasionally, be it new or old songs. Perhaps even just a Spotify playlist for your fans who like your recommendations without the judgement or the stress that comes with dealing with a platform like KZbin. Anyways, wherever life takes you, know that you are loved and cherished. Peace and love brother ✌️

@Joshify51 2 ай бұрын

I honestly don’t mind how much you post. I mean I’m used to you posting like once every three months or maybe if I’m lucky once every two months that’s that’s good gives me something to look forward to but if you actually did a video while every like two weeks, then I quickly become overwhelmed with all of your content.

@hucklebucklin Ай бұрын

I loved hearing your excitement with your day job with Northend Entertainment. The best part of a day job is exactly that. Working in a team, learning from others. Even if you move on to something else one day I've enjoyed your time here ive been here from near the beginning of the channel 😅

@kaitlynr9750 3 ай бұрын

We love you alfie. Just keep showing up like this 😀

@inegleit 3 ай бұрын

Honestly, thank you for the venting part of the video, it was enlightening as I don't step foot into these parts of the internet. And also thank you for everything you've done with the channel so far and for whatever will work for you in the future. You have introduced me to some artists I now cherish dearly, especially Chase. I even wrote an email to him and he took the time to answer. (Random tangent I know, but Chase is just such an awesome musician and human, it's great to see the two of you keeping contact and everybody should listen to him 😄). Wherever you will take the channel, I will be excited to watch!

@MORONIC_official 3 ай бұрын

Your multiple series's are the best thing on the channel your got so many ideas to still do.

@bennybop7184 3 ай бұрын

Do what makes you happy man. Sorry to hear you went through such bullshit with freaks on the internet. Loved your videos for years.

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

@potJack30 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Pal, your essay on Columbia still holds a special place in my heart ❤

@AlfoMedia 2 ай бұрын

wow that's a throwback, I appreciate that!!!

@brinfinite 3 ай бұрын

TEAM ALFO MEDIA FOREVER

@GHAMVs 3 ай бұрын

Loved this insight into being a content creator. I work as an editor for a variety of channels for a living and i was just nodding my head in agreement with pretty much all of the main points here. Good luck, man.

@FerdinandT-rq2xg 2 ай бұрын

PLEASE talk about Jeanny by Falco. Its in german, but very very dark. The lyrics are not what people think

@YOUNGKAKASHI 3 ай бұрын

I listened to this video while my mom screamed at me to be patient cause I wanted to make eggs and she was cleaning, i began to get impatient but I watched this while I sat on the couch and waited for her to finish. I then proceeded to make those eggs, it made me anxious cause my mom said if i’m gon to share those eggs with my brother. I stopped the video so I could put on some music and focus on the eggs so I could relax while making said eggs. I then proceeded to serve the eggs and sat down while tortillas burned on the stove and got bored of the music I was listening to. While eating the eggs so then I thought it would be the perfect time to finish said video so I did that and it was nice and peaceful about the last 10 minutes of the video. And thought dang these eggs are mine but maybe I should share those eggs with my brother And this video encapsulated that whole thought process for me. I then saved my brother some eggs: the end. And thank u good video lol. Also the random review thrown in there made me laugh roller coaster of emotions fr thank u truly wishing u a good day 😭

@Spelladon 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos, they have really opened up my eyes to deeper musical exploration. I hope you take all the time you need in your personal life and I hope you're doing well

@Spelladon 2 ай бұрын

Love hearing your work with the the other projects like north end (subscribing). I'm also a huge wrasslin fan, do you watch any NXT? call me crazy but its the best weekly show out rn

@Secumind 2 ай бұрын

"I have poor motor skills" - proceeds to show two incredibly sick soccer clips 2 minutes later Would really love to see you stream on twitch again

@84bombsjetpack23 3 ай бұрын

I saw several “I’m quitting KZbin” videos this year, and it’s always the first time I even heard of the KZbinr. I found that funny.

@ajford3973 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to my favorite band Modern Baseball💕

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

whatever foreeeeverrrrrr

@trevorkobe 2 ай бұрын

Still here, man. I've always loved your content. In fact, every so often, I come back to your Top 100 Favorite Songs series to discover new stuff. I distinctly remember finding out about Asaf Avidan from that (and my favorite band Modern Baseball! Thank you!!!). Thanks for sticking around. You're a good guy. Please never stop.

@donnie1725 Ай бұрын

❤

@xyink3783 3 ай бұрын

I hope you get better ad rates, and more people tune back in, Been watch for around 4 years and vids but me in a good mood whenever I watch'em.

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

much appreciated!

@colinkraft5399 3 ай бұрын

one of the goats of youtube music content 🙏🙏🙏

@_ericc. 3 ай бұрын

Don’t be an accountant I promise it’s also bad

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

I got a degree in marketing and so I took some accounting classes and did not enjoy them 💯

@ckwilson10 3 ай бұрын

I have really appreciated and enjoyed all your hard work and content. I stay watching all your videos. Take care man ❤

@tjrmakhetha 3 ай бұрын

South African here and I am deeply saddened this

@AlfoMedia 3 ай бұрын

shoutout to South Africa

@ChrisNichols-y7d 3 ай бұрын

Keep going man, love your analysis of music. Context has so been lost, I felt same about Boygenius. Should celebrate that LGBT+ perspective even more

@juliesmith6228 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty! Yup... stranger >>danger

@elliotcoughlin142 3 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work man. I’ve always been a fan of your channel.

@Tyoxy 3 ай бұрын

Sucks you had to deal with that nonsense man. Do your thing though and take care! We will be ready for any new videos that come our way whenever they arrive!