Finished another two hour long playlist. Pretty sure I'm a Celt...

@noagerrits_

8 жыл бұрын

feel u 😂😂;-;

@celticlass6826

8 жыл бұрын

Lol. You must be! :)

@markrhame1054

8 жыл бұрын

+barliman butterbur your name delights me mate

@wolff4033

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and even you look like one

Some tracks feel like fighting giants at the gates of an ice fortress, others feel like climbing the Everest, others like being a sheriff patrolling at dawn or an archaeologist discovering an ancient temple in the forest... This is really a journey across all ages and lands

Definitely feeling like picking up a sword; selecting a group of adventurers; and taking off to CAMELOT!!!

@BlackCat-dm5yg

7 жыл бұрын

if you're fighting a giant turtle monster, take a pick axe to break through its shell, otherwise you're not getting anywhere.

@krimsonfangz

7 жыл бұрын

I got mostly katanas. Can I come? ):

@mr.whiskers104

6 жыл бұрын

You have my sabre good sir, assuming you are still taking requests? You can't go adventuring without a little flair.

@TheDustyShredder

3 жыл бұрын

I offer my bow and arrows

Maybe some of us don't know the depths of the Celtic origins but we enjoy this music immensely and feel the same jubilation and vibes.

Where's my SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORD!!!!!!!!!!!!

@johnwotek3816

6 жыл бұрын

with a lady, under a lake.

@PhoenixLyon

5 жыл бұрын

With the Queen, Boudica whose torque will someday be found and call all to arms once again, in the company of Arturo and the Knights. Yeah....I shoulda been a bard.✌💙😸

@yolusabedra3313

5 жыл бұрын

Orale

@yolusabedra3313

5 жыл бұрын

@@PhoenixLyon gran

@yolusabedra3313

5 жыл бұрын

@@PhoenixLyonfue

Thank you for posting my song! Totally honoured! :)

@thomkinrade7116

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Haym Even more honoured to hear it, you've great talent! Cheers

@AndrewHaym

8 жыл бұрын

+Thom Kinrade Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe to my KZread channel for epic music! :))))

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Haym You create amazing song man !!!! Continue like this, i'm a big fan

@AndrewHaym

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Remy. I will have a really epic track out very soon. Probably by next week. I think you'll love it! :)

@Vax-fg2ks

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Haym Can't wait myself !

I find it interesting how many people don't actually know what 'Celtic' even really means, at least in the UK. I certainly didn't before picking up a book on the subject (I can recommend 'Exploring the world of the Celts' as a great introductory book) as its not really taught all that much as part of the the UK's education curriculum, which is a real shame because Celtic history is one of the most interesting and rich periods of our, and many other European countries heritages. Indeed, this is one of the things many people don't realise about the Celts - they came from all over Europe, not just Britain, and certainly not just Ireland and Scotland! The Celts were around for several centuries before the Roman conquest of Europe and Britain and their heyday was in the Early Middle Ages, but after that they fall into decline due to other competing cultures so that by the time of the Norman conquest of Britain in 1066, most of Europe and Britain is no longer Celtic. Their last bastions remained in Ireland and some parts of Scotland, which is what has survived best to today and accounts for why 'Celtic' is often associated strongly with both, but even these changed a lot due to Christianity and other modernisations of the time. There's some Celtic history 101 for ya.

@declanmoore9040

6 жыл бұрын

love and peace. sick of all the puppet games. I welcome the old days, when families worked together, brenon law.

@Ivanus59

5 жыл бұрын

So after all that you didn't say what the word "Celtic" means. xD haha I was curious. :c Sure I could find out myself on the web... but since you mentioned it, would be cool if u said it. hah.

@Quent5000

5 жыл бұрын

Greetings sir, yes I know I answer very late but first I would say thanks for that you wrote here. Not really for me but more for those who don't know about Celtic history. And secondly I want just to add a thing about that, yes you mentionned the Celtic history is not only about UK and you totally right, I'm really a modern celtic from "Bretagne" a piece of France, a region who is really full of celtic legends like the Brocéliande Forest (about the King Arthur for example) and his own language who is the "Breton" (Breizhoneg in that language) who has the same age than the Latin. Well it's just to say that and sorry for my English ^^ Kenavo ;) (Good bye)

@isabellapaula1906

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us all a history lesson on the Celtic culture and its rich historical time period. I myself am inspired by every culture on this planet and am willing to learn more of the historical beauties imbedded inside each country. I certainly agree with you when stating that "many people don't realize that Celts came from all over Europe, not just Britain and certainly not just Ireland and Scotland". In fact many documentaries indicate that the Vikings came from Norway and other Scandinavian countries, and later made their way to Greenland and Siberia. I find this being very neat since, some historians hold true that the bone structure and way of life of the Vikings are similar to those of Scandinavian countries. Hope to learn more from you in the future to come and the many books you read in UK. Please continue to share your knowledge with the world. Thank you, Paula.

@jillfiquemo6095

5 жыл бұрын

@@Quent5000 Vive notre belle Bretagne et ses racines :) Kenavo!

Anyone else think they were born a few centuries late?

@SoruradoesVIDS

8 жыл бұрын

+Sorura doesVIDS More then a few e.e

@Aaron-tu8sm

8 жыл бұрын

+Sorura doesVIDS ME!!!!! :-D I'm a proud Scot with a wee bit of Irish in me as well. *(Also Norwegian and German--to round out my four nationalities.)*The Maternal Family name is McClain.

@SoruradoesVIDS

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Friedrich Noice :3

@SoruradoesVIDS

8 жыл бұрын

+QuackyDuckling l Mostly german over here XD

@jessicarioux1471

8 жыл бұрын

+Sorura doesVIDS I am a flat boring french canadian... I would have love to have some Irish blood. Instead, I just read a lot and try to learn the most that I can from Irish culture, celtic. And I also beleive I wasn't born in the good century!

I'm listening this in an old irish pub👊

Glad to be Celtic, such a good thing to be proud of, beautiful culture

@jman7481

5 жыл бұрын

Liam Glasgow 😎😎☝️👍👍 same here as well as Scottish both sides of my family

@spmoran4703

Жыл бұрын

I am proud to be a Celt .

@isabelkatherinedavies1610

Жыл бұрын

As am I 🥰 much love to my Celtic brothers and sisters xx

@basquehound1999

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have Irish and Welsh. Never been more proud.

@Balsiefen

6 ай бұрын

How many of you lot actually live in a Celtic country?

Being part Scottish, I get a strange sensation whenever I listen to this kind of music. Almost as if I hear the voices of my Scottish ancestors calling out to me. Great mix BTW

@sarayvonne7908

7 жыл бұрын

aye

@dylonlachenal5294

6 жыл бұрын

Chad Boerth Thats because there are background voices in some of the tracks;')

@Pechenomad

6 жыл бұрын

I get that same feeling, its like something in the heart cries out for it, like you can breath easier or the relief of a sore muscle you didn't even know was sore till now.

@miancu3

5 жыл бұрын

Chad Boerth Me too. It’s great when they remind me in a strong Gaelic accent that “Yu leff da oven on!” Or “don faerget yu got a dactar’s appoentmant tooday!” These voices are great!

@isabellapaula1906

5 жыл бұрын

This music does remind me of my ancestors as you have mentioned . As for myself, I am Romanian, however this Celtic music does relate somehow to my ancestors that were said to have been Traci and Dacian, as I am born in Transylvania. I wish I could understand every culture and learn each of its countries traditions. This would probably broaden my horizons and help me understand the rich history of each country especially of all the Scandinavian countries. Would love to hear more of the rich history of Scotland! Wish I was Scottish so I can understand Scottish students in Toronto. Hope you can help me. Looking forward to some historical support. Thanks, Paula.

Some of the most beautiful (and epic) music I have ever heard. I don't see how anyone could dislike it. This is an amazing collection of music. Thank you for uploading. I also see in the comment section that some viewers were actually composers to some pieces. To them I say they did a wonderful job.

@alexsaucedo3887

2 жыл бұрын

I our catp on

I totally wish that I lived in a medieval fantasy world

@Lil_Burbger

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck surviving raids.

@PhoenixLyon

5 жыл бұрын

I like the inclusion of the word fantasy....meaning clean living conditions n good medical??

@IvanBarsch

5 жыл бұрын

They were actually very clean.

@3self

4 жыл бұрын

you can actually, in your dream fr. Master lucid dreaming

@games4us132

4 жыл бұрын

you wouldn't like it )

Remember now we the dance we dance anew, for many lives like dreams we have, through ages old and new, come dance with me and take my hand, as to heaven returns to an ancient land. Eternity in a grain of sand.

You know how awesome it is to have both Irish and Scottish in your blood, screaming out for the forests and the hills? I do, and I tell you truly It is AMAZING Kinda like this music mix :)

@Jacob-ot3qw

5 жыл бұрын

Amber Ferguson i find my Irish blood that craves for the forest makes me quite sad. The world seems to force us into a concrete cage. Very sad. But yes this music is amazing.

@spmoran4703

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jacob-ot3qw Well Jacob, many people are returning back to the old ways and the forests .I am, find out how to it.

I'm half Irish so whenever I listen to this kind of music I get a weird tingle in my skin... it makes me want to storm off into the forest to slay some orcs.

@sophielewis4243

4 жыл бұрын

@@FunSizeGold77763 It's just you

@danielribeiro1433

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not half Irish, and I feel the same. Just the power of epic music.

@AndrewHaym

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for listening

@taylorking6996

3 жыл бұрын

I mostly Eruopean. And I would defently want to slay some orcs!

@connorg.3381

3 жыл бұрын

You kidding? I’m German and get the same feeling!

I am proud to be irish this music makes me happy for being irish i am really proud thanks for uploading this music

@flawlessbinary7449

8 жыл бұрын

Many of these tunes sound spanish and/or north african.

@steventurau6881

8 жыл бұрын

I agree lad and Fer those who don't like the music poghmaoehn

@sakke337

8 жыл бұрын

+ihab azd Wait... what the fuck. Where did you get that idea from

@flawlessbinary7449

8 жыл бұрын

From the video.

@daerbmob2760

8 жыл бұрын

+Sakke337 Celts existed in Spain as well

My family were Irish immigrants during the early years of America near two hundred years ago I have always had a love for Celtic music. Guess the blood runs deep

@jman7481

5 жыл бұрын

TheFireboy102 same as mine both sides

@jman7481

5 жыл бұрын

And I agree

I listen to this for almost 5 years now it's insane but these songs are so good

Me: Yeah I'm "Scots-Irish" but I ain't really. I'm pretty American This video: *starts playing* Me: Me: THE BLOOD OF CELTIC WARRIORS FLOWS IN MY VEINS

@sharikraft1706

4 жыл бұрын

yes!!!

@dylanthurlow4610

4 жыл бұрын

I'm more Scottish than anything. Where is my kilt. FREEEEEDOOOOOOOM!

@majesticwyrm

3 жыл бұрын

I'm have more of the Norwegian side. But hey, Vikings were interesting too.

@galaxythedragonshifter

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@sylviaross5486

3 жыл бұрын

Blepbloop Bleeplop Same here. Clan Ross.

6:34 best one of the entire video

I am a German woman, love this music so much, also bagpipes. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪❤

Let's join us again in a world of dragons, heroes and magic! The next great Epic Celtic Mix from Epic Music World! Good work dude! :) Greetings!

@Gold6240

8 жыл бұрын

+H.O.L.A.F I I'm writing an RP with a friend, I'm a dragon of a thousand years old, my friends plays a man came to request my help. Thing is, humans burned few of my species back in the old ages, I don't know if I'm going to help him hehe

@itsokayliz

6 жыл бұрын

never heard of that before, what game?

@IvanBarsch

5 жыл бұрын

Kaor! It’s probably dnd

Nice Mix!! I would love for you to share some of my Celtic pieces some time, i will have to message you

@GabyRiel

3 жыл бұрын

yeah !!! we are still waiting !

@paulelpers1411

3 жыл бұрын

Peter Gundry I enjoy your music a great deal. You do such a great job!

This is a great mix, love it! Also I'm so glad you've added Adrian Von Ziegler to this mix, love his stuff.

My grandmother from Belfast spoke to us in Gael for 90 years, what beautiful language.

Alas our forefathers call us to battle once again. We are noble, strong, hero’s and heroine of the nations and we will fight for those who are weak and can not defend themselves we are WARRIORS!!!!!

for all those who raised their horn and get wasted i salute you 🍻 may the gods be with you all..

@RAPALJEmusic

7 жыл бұрын

Sláinte!

can listen to celtic music endlessly

I have a ton of Irish and Celtic ancestry mostly on my dads side and I am an Irish dancer and listen to music like this all the time it gets me so pumped! I only really listen to Celtic music and LOTR music cause it seriously never gets old! I love it so much!!!

@loops3958

Жыл бұрын

I love LOTR

I can't believe this hasn't been bought for a movie or tv show!

When your Irish and Scotish roots kick in ;). Nice job guys

Listening to this while writing my medieval fantasy novel! The music really helps with capturing the Scottish feels. Also, Adrian von Ziegler is AMAZING!

This music is indeed epic. I played it during some special activities with my toddler which kind of set the mood. Think I might try it while playing Skyrim.

@alohamd4022

6 жыл бұрын

A Light Shining In Darkness listen to Adrian Von Ziegler, I think you will enjoy.

A fantasy video game with Adrian von Ziegler's music would be amazing. Just saying. Also, thank you, Mr. Ziegler, for inspiring me to write my novels! Three of them are now published!

@caril.9384

Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful!

I love this genre of music. I find it so calming and peaceful.

I love Celic music it helps me study and it is also Relaxing

Christina Wall Iam English and Irish so this is my music, party time 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘🍀🍀🍀⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

My songs in a great volume from Epic Music World. Dream comes true :D

@kirstinburke9316

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Y Cinematic Monster I love that song Forgotten Heaven, it's gorgeous. I couldn't stop smiling as I listened to it. :)

@AndrewYurchekov

8 жыл бұрын

Kirstin Burke I'm so happy to hear it! Thank you :)

@kirstinburke9316

8 жыл бұрын

Andrew Y Cinematic Monster You are so welcome.

@abdelkadernadirdebbagh756

8 жыл бұрын

+Cinematik Monster How the heck aren't you famous o_o... You've got a new subscriber :3 . Keep On doing this great job *-*

This is literally my go to mix. I’m a huge Celtic fan, and I love to write stories, so all in all this music really inspires me when I write:) Thank you!!!

OMG!! Yes a new one! LOVE IT!! Makes writing my novel so much easier :D !!!

@tashaforbes6274

3 жыл бұрын

Makes doing an assignment on Ancient Egypt easier too... lol

The Celtic World / Aura is not bound either by boundaries or time !!

@curtisgraham414

6 жыл бұрын

GOOD

This hits different when you have both Scottish and Irish blood flowing through your veins

These composers know their stuff. :D

@SamuelJIMarks

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Please come over to my page and check out more of music:) Sam

Martikainen and Von Ziegler, best epic music composers of our time

Amazing, awesome and very beautiful songs and music...Thank you...Adrian von Ziegler a crack

im part irish, indian, and german this really brought out my irish side........

in this Mix "Legend" is the best for me

Honestly, I prefer this music over the type of music that we developed, as of today. Mostly because of it's, "uniqueness" i guess you could say, and how beautiful it sounds. I mostly enjoy orchestrated music, and especially Irish Celtic music. It just has that feel to it like you're gonna do something epic xD and that helps when playing a really competitive game, like an fps game. I may be bias about this music being better because I'm part Irish, but I love Japanese music as well, and so much more xD

@isabellapaula1906

5 жыл бұрын

I love Irish music and its mystical tone and rhythm. I think it must be great to be Irish and have such beautiful music to listen to and most importantly for others to listen as well. Someone like myself who is not Irish however, I am slowly learning about the Irish culture. Love to hear more from you on the Irish culture and its rich history. Thanks, Paula

@ysoldeclaireduffy7344

2 жыл бұрын

Im irish and have just found this gem and am blown away

I like this version more than the Vol. 1. I wish i could subscribe you more times. ^^

Whoever is listening this: May your heart be blessed💙💜💚💛💖 May all your suffering ends and your wishes come true! Namaste 💙💜💚💛💖

I have always been fascinated and moved by this music and culture. this is probably because my grandfather was Scottish.

No one can beat adrian vol zielger in celtic , he is just awesome , i love his creations

@usern4metak3ns

8 жыл бұрын

completely agree, while nice this stuff is, it aint true music, it is synthesized garbage compared to true music. but alas ancient tribal folk music doesnt sell many platinum or gold records...

@borisdimshofsky8474

7 жыл бұрын

So where to find genuine ancient tribal folk music.

help i want to put on a pair of bag pipes and take down an empire

@beniwinter3701

7 жыл бұрын

... same here

@padraic3680

7 жыл бұрын

Shawn Robinson help I want to strap on a gladius and defend the Empire

@samueltuck2766

7 жыл бұрын

I want to strap on a saddle and ride dragons towards an empire.

@ladykryo4592

6 жыл бұрын

If were gonna do this, we are gonna need some Scottish clay-mores, as well as kilts and bagpipes

@thewarbringe6634

6 жыл бұрын

true

❤❤❤

Also if anyone is wondering about the symbol, it is a Celtic Witches Knot which is a common symbol and/or pendant in folk magic. The witch’s knot is a symbolic representation of the knot magic practiced by witches in the middle ages, and even represented female might and power. It's really interesting so do some research if your curious hehe

@Jarial7

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Idea I am a retired priest but i studied martial arts under Taoist Buddhist masters they taught me the esoteric forms of Chinese martial arts such its part of my 69 years of life like sugar dissolved in tea there is no division my father was Irish so its part of my heritage God bless my friend Father Charles Anderson

@spmoran4703

2 жыл бұрын

I wear one as a brooch .

@spmoran4703

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jarial7 It is great to hear from a truly tolerant Christian. Go with God Father.

@pauldavis5665

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I knew the smaller ones on the corners are trinity knots, but I didn't know what the big one was.

just got in to celtic music, and this mix makes me feel like i am in the old scottland or ireland! great work!!

I love seeing Adrian von Ziegler on here, he's my favorite artist for epic music mixes :3 I recognized Legend immediately XD

@curtisgraham414

6 жыл бұрын

CALLMEZIG

Thank you for sharing my music in this compilation :) Looking forward to composing more for the next one!

@newatlantis2121

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, your music is so great ! I have scolled a few tracks retailers on the net ,as you're not even mentioned in their repertory!

@curtisgraham414

6 жыл бұрын

THANKS

@SamuelJIMarks

5 жыл бұрын

@@newatlantis2121 Hi Sree! Thank you and sorry for the late reply! Could you explain what you mean? Thank you! :) Sam

@SamuelJIMarks

5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisgraham414 Thank you Curtis!!!

Best music ever… of all time!

This is absolutely brilliant! The momentum is just enough to give goosebumps. So layered and intricate!

Adrian Von Ziegler's ones are the fantastic!

Even after millennia, my heritage endures in historical records to Scottish ADN ancestry. I hold a deep affection for the music, landscapes, and traditions of Scotland. Moreover I treasure my great-grandfather's bagpipe, a tangible link to our familial past in the North-east of Portugal, nestled amidst the mountains and rivers of North Atlantic lands, were we encounter a parallel world, where time-honored customs linger, echoing those of Celtics roots. Time didn't take it away, it only turned it into something better!

yo I love this music especially because I'm Scottish

@jman7481

5 жыл бұрын

Eva Banks same here

Adrian Von Ziegler actually has some pretty sweet tunes on his channel.

@alohamd4022

6 жыл бұрын

AxlNeverighn he's my favorite!

*tears start up in eyes* Sir, this is an excellent masterpiece

When you help someone out of the tragedy of their life never ever apologize for who you are, just help them and continue to be you are who ever that is.

@mikeysmith3755

4 жыл бұрын

no

If I could I would but all of your mixes. These are so wonderful. Thank you for letting me hear these.

@curtisgraham414

6 жыл бұрын

ANYTIME

Thank you so much for this. I love Celtic music!

Just awesome & beautiful

Could listen to this all day

@RAPALJEmusic

7 жыл бұрын

good that is't long track from 1,5 hour..

I'm attracted to whatever music uplifts my mind. And here we are.

I loved Battle For Camelot (First Song) from Vol.1, thanks so much for repeating it!

This is good. I think I'll get some software so I can turn it into an mp3 file and listen to it in my semi as I drive down the road. Thanks so much for posting this. HUZZAH!!!

This is what makes me ALIVE 🥹🖤

Thanks to all you amazing composers, this mix totally made my morning! THANKYOU! Love from Australia.

This music gets me through my days at work, so happy your made a Vol. 2. Keep it up absolutely amazing!!!!

@kaelynwatson9708

6 жыл бұрын

I'm Irish so I definitely love both of these volumes they r amazing and I've been nonstop listening this whole week and not that st. Patrick's day is tomorrow I'm going to put this on repeat and only this

love this music i was totally born in the wrong century and continent

@sravanjaggala9758

8 жыл бұрын

Felt the same way

@beniwinter3701

7 жыл бұрын

lucky

@VENENOSA2007

7 жыл бұрын

me too :(

@quillandink333

7 жыл бұрын

I wanna live in the U.K. I don't even care what part. It's all amazing!

@elobandlo2515

7 жыл бұрын

We do it's called native american music.

The Guardians of the Celtic music Galaxy Vol.2

zabardast....................energetic.

Long live the Celtic spirit! Curse the Roman invaders!

@michaelday5998

4 жыл бұрын

@@cameroncall007 there conquering and enslavement of people. Not mention the killing,stealing and starving people....

Amazing.... I love it :) its great for work and just for relaxing. The first one is on my top List and now the second one to. And a special thanks to all composer. This music is amazing and full with emotion.

@SamuelJIMarks

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@curtisgraham414

6 жыл бұрын

THANKS

Just stumbled upon this collective composition... amazing and I love it! Thank you for lifting my spirits in the here and now. xx

Cool music. A good example of the genre!

One of the most epic mixes ever! Anyone who feels down has to just listen to this. I liked it better than v.1, for some reason... The only youtube link I hold in my bookmarks :)

absolutely perfect greetings from Germany

@RAPALJEmusic

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, greetings from the Nethlands

@travelershu4963

7 жыл бұрын

Greatings from the north.

Both of these volumes are fantastic!

God created sun light....man created Lazer....which can harm when directly falll on eyes.... This is something u want to really think hearing epic music

Epic. Just Epic. And I love Epic Music. Thanks!

Hey man, I just wanted to say that I absolutely loved Vol 1 and I am about 25 mins into Vol 2 and I must say that I am loving this one as well. Fantastic job. I totally love Celtic music.

Wow from Electro/Dubstep/Trap of MA free to this...this...this music of indescribable sound...wow Great job to all creators of their music that are in this mix

Cleaning is good for your Soul 😉

Soy de ARGENTINA y amo esta música ,bellísima, felicitaciones!! Es tan épico, tan poderosa las melodías, quiero ir a Irlanda siento que algun día estuve allá xq escucho siempre este estilo de música 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

When I listen it, now I decide to be a viking. Thank you youtube.

@briseismercado6163

3 жыл бұрын

this music may sound like it come from Ireland bc of bag pipes but it from Europe and don't go near horses at beaches or swamps bc you may be drowned get eaten and then your soul would next then your half eaten soul be stuck in the belly of a beast.

The first song is epic! I never thought something like that would be SO GREAT!!! This video brought me joy~ Who else?

Entspricht genau meinem Geschmack die Musik betreffend. Schön, sehr schön. Cornelia

wow! so nice bro!. :) is there a vol.3? hahaha...nice musics

Really like the redo of Battle for Camelot. Sounds twenty times better.

BLESSED BE INFINITY 🐾❣️🐾

We get along in this world not trying to be someone else and trying to be them, but... only offering a hand up and never apologizing for who we are. We are all different. God made it that way for a reason.