"How To Be A Person" by Shane Koyczan and The Short Story Long
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From the album "Debris" by Shane Koyczan and The Short Story Long
Vote now at www.shanekoyczan.com and decide which song from "Debris" gets made into a video!!
Video submissions email (details below): submissions@shanekoyczan.com
Album Available at: www.shanekoyczan.com/store/debris
Patreon: / shanekoyczan
KZread: goo.gl/hm1qJz
Soundcloud: / . .
How to Be a Person:
Words by: Shane Koyczan
Music by: The Short Story Long
Shane: voice
Glenna: piano
Maiya: snaps, electric guitar, ukulele
Corwin: drums
Daniel Lapp: mellophone, trumpet
Jesse: bass
Jordie: cello
Shane Koyczan and The Short Story Long are:
Shane Koyczan: words and voice
Maiya Robbie: guitar and voice
Jesse Lee: bass and voice
Jordie Robinson: cello and voice
Glenna Garramone: piano and voice
Making a new video and you get to decide which one!!!
Many of you already know that we put out the new album just a short while ago. Thank you all for supporting it... we've gotten some incredible reviews and wonderfully positive feedback. I really love this album. I love it so much that I couldn't decide on which video to make next. See where I'm going with this yet? We opened with a video of "For Many" and are now considering which piece should follow it up. In all likelihood this will be the last video I produce (They're an increasingly expensive commitment with no monetary return... I do them because I love doing them... just can't afford to keep doing them.) So with all of that out in the open I want to invite my fans to make this decision. Your support has meant so much over the years and I'm often asked why I haven't done a video for this piece or that piece... trust me I would do videos for all of them if I could. How it breaks down is this. We're going to release the album on KZread and Soundcloud. Two tracks per week with just a static image of Scott Waters wonderful cover art. When all of the pieces are finally online voting will begin on www.shanekoyczan.com.
There'll be a list of the tracks and each visitor will be allowed to cast their vote for the piece they'd most like to see made into a video. Please keep in mind that we don't have access to grants and are not crowd funding this project. Our budget is a modest 8k which I pay for myself. So please don't expect Michael Jackson's Thriller. Another angle to this little tidbit is that we will be accepting submissions from creators who might be interested in making the video. Animators, graphic designers, filmmakers... Pixar... whoever you are... If this is something that interests you and you believe you can work within the budget... it's all yours. Submit some of your work to submissions@shanekoyczan.com; the band and I will go through and decide which style we'd like to see applied to the chosen track. Something you should consider before making any commitments is that the 8k is in Canadian funds, which is currently laughable outside of Canada, so I hope you're up for a challenge. If you do feel like cushioning the meager budget you can make a pledge on my Patreon page / shanekoyczan . This will likely be the first and last project I release via this site but every penny helps. Okay... I've talked your ear off long enough. Hope you've all been making beautiful steps toward your bliss in this new year. Hope to see you all in it.
Cheers, Shane
Пікірлер: 222
"Join a cult, have some kool-aid"
@dratrav
8 жыл бұрын
when he said that I said out loud damn
@lipgloss675411
8 жыл бұрын
was it said as a joke or a reference to that mass suicide we will never know
@crykng
5 жыл бұрын
@@StarrySky-js4lz yes.
we are writing about the poem, "To this day" in class. I was like, "this is my man, I know him. oh my god, I know him."
@JD-yo4mv
3 жыл бұрын
I listened to to this day in class and almost cried because I remembered listening to it when I was depressed
"She tells me that effort is the siamese twin of success so whenevery one else looks like a wrong answer she says she’ll settle for being my best guess"-shane koyczan
@rilotacosrulezzzzz
8 жыл бұрын
My darling sara :)
@Aura-hm2md
8 жыл бұрын
My darling, Sara.
At the end of all his poetry, I can never help but mutter, "wow." The degree of wisdom within every word of his works is something truly beautiful. I am thankful and honored that I have the ability to indulge in Shane's works and to absorb the wisdom of his words. :)
@kj.carleo
Жыл бұрын
Yes he is a true Avatar!!! An unbelievably wise human being. He has been inspiring me since I hear him utter his first word.
My father disowned me on my birthday or yesterday. This poem has made me want to speak to him thank you.
@HBSKATE
8 жыл бұрын
Wow man I feel for you 100% good luck! I'll keep you in my thoughts
@HBSKATE
8 жыл бұрын
Wow man I feel for you 100% good luck! I'll keep you in my thoughts
@HBSKATE
8 жыл бұрын
Wow man I feel for you 100% good luck! I'll keep you in my thoughts
@cameronkirby4649
8 жыл бұрын
Are you serious? Holy shit sorry. It's good that this poem is helping you to talk to your parents. i wosh yoi the best
@chainedbluewolf99
8 жыл бұрын
Hey I saw you in the comment of the other video lol. hello there
Number 5 hit me like a ton of bricks.
@Penrac22Aj
7 жыл бұрын
like how puberty hit me like a truck
@d33alpha38
7 жыл бұрын
- ̗̀Vivific ̖́- I can't help but laugh but I shouldn't cuz I'm still in the line of that truck, it hasn't hit me yet but it's going to
@IvanTheDarkAngel
4 жыл бұрын
That’s so embarrassing for you
"you are an artist. your voice is an art. if your heart is broken make art with the pieces." Wow. His beautiful words continue to blow my mind. Amazing job Shane.
This inspired me to write a three page love letter to my girlfriend. It's just a random day, at a random hour, but Shane writes so beautifully of love that I simply couldn't contain my feelings any longer and had to articulate to her, for no apparent reason, that I love her. Why should I need a reason? Shane is one of my heroes
How to be a person: 1. Find your voice, know that not all languages contain words, your voice could be music it could be dance, it will be what expresses you most sincerely, your voice, is an art, if your heart is broken, make art with the pieces. 2. Remember that you are an artist, regardless of how constantly the world will try to drive it out of you or how a "real job" will try to bury the part of you that communicates your feelings when language fails, you, are an artist. Whether it's with food, or building robots, you will know your medium the instant you realize how in love you are with what it brings out of you. 3. Apologize, you will not always be right, you will not always be wrong, you will hopefully always be learning, atonement is a sacrifice of pride, explanation of why you did what you did or said what you said will not vindicate you, if the cost to heal someone is only your pride, then apologize and be grateful that you received peace at such a bargain. 4. Forgive, realize that some people are still learning, if forgiveness is not possible then think of everything you have ever wanted to be forgiven for but weren't, hold that uneasiness in your mind until you feel your desire for absolution becoming a wish, realize you can grant this wish for others, if you are waiting for forgiveness, be prepared to wait, be prepared to stand in the path of time and wither, respect that forgiveness, is difficult, not all trespasses are equal, and not everyone will heal according to your schedule. 5. Accept that farting, is funny, granted, not always appropriate, and sometimes unpleasant, but if you cannot laugh, if you are more offended by a fart, than by war, famine, political corruption, deforestation, racism, sexism, classicism, the wrongfully imprisoned, the treatment of women, the foreclosing on homes while banks debts are forgiven, if a fart offends you more than any of that, then you are not a person and cannot be helped, join a cult, have some koolaid. 6. Know that love, is a vulnerability, but not a weakness, love is the volunteer in you that raises it's hand and steps forward without needing to be rewarded, love is a currency that functions in reverse because the only way to be wealthy with it, is to give more of it away. 7. Don't laugh to fit in, laughter, should be honest, if there is no sincerity in your joy then your happiness will be a forgery that fools only yourself. 8. Do not fear to be hated, but be cautious towards those inhabited by hate, you will be hated, regardless of who you are what you say or what you do, you will be hated for your successes or your failures, for good looks, bad looks, for intelligence or stupidity, hate, is the child of the hater, nurtured by the beliefs it is fed, you often will have no control over what you are hated for, know that antipathy, becomes the master of it's owner, know that if you are going to be hated regardless of who you are, then be fearless enough to be who you want to be, hate is, no more eloquently articulated than in the poetry of the expression, "Not your fuckin' problem". 9. Try... the tiniest dream that you try to make happen is worth more than the biggest dream you never attempt. 10. Be savagely thankful, and continuously in awe at the power you possess, you are alive, inside of an endless cosmos with a freedom that shines brightest in the dark, choices, your choices, belong to you so intimately, that they will never leave you, they, are like the changing nature of love where the failing machinery of our bodies will abandon never you to time, good or bad they will stay always, an antique, that shows the future of who you were and what you stood for, so know that what you choose to stand for, is what will inform you of what you've chosen to stand against, so stand! let each foot crash land into what you believe, then plant them there firmly, so they may take root in your convictions, and stand.
GIVE THIS MAN A OSCAR!
"5.. accept that farting is funny" -Shane Koyczan Amazing again Shane, you make me feel good :)
Shane is the only person who can change my whole view on life because of a fart.
@ripple6326
7 жыл бұрын
TeeJayLP - the lamest I'm not sure wether your insultin
@Hokori42
2 жыл бұрын
You should watch the movie Swiss army man, the filmmakers said "we tried to make you laugh with the first fart and cry with the last one."
Instead of listening to the garbage they put on the radio I just listen to Shane and other poets and man it makes me feel so good, but this one gets me through the days good and bad ❤️ same effect as music just more wise.
@thepaintedside9245
7 жыл бұрын
Who else do you listen to?
Shane you are one of my heroes I love all of the poetry you write because it's like the way you see the world. you collect your thoughts and put them so beautifully and it's so inspiring
@Fanimati0n
8 жыл бұрын
+Emily Lux It flows so smoothly and lyrically. the emotion with which he reads the poetry always just entrances me
Shane, You will never know how much you have helped each and everyone of us.
@GhostGlitch.
4 жыл бұрын
I think he knows somewhat, its why he continues
The whole time I was listening to this I was imagining an awesome video telling the story of a boy with a broken heart and how his friend helps him put it back together again. Then they fall in love and grow old together. It could be so cool!
Shane Koyczan your poems have saved my life on multiple occasions. From the bottom of my heart thank you for all you've done and what you continue to do!
Every word he says makes it harder to breath and he leaves you breathless at every second. I enjoy him so wholly.
@IvanTheDarkAngel
4 жыл бұрын
Try speaking to a therapist
I stumbled upon your words when I was depressed, in a time of sadness, but you helped me smile, and realized I can do absolutely ANYTHING. You have helped me find my self. And for that I, and so many others,thank you. Have a amazing life, you are in inspiration to thousands.
Even after all these years I keep coming back...and it always helps. Thank you shane for keeping me SANE.
"You Are a Artist..."
Shane, you have truly changed my life. I don't say this lightly. Your work has opened my eyes to so much, and I could not thank you enough for that. Whenever I am feeling down I will listen to one of your poems. I instantly feel much better, inspired, and hopeful after hearing them. No other poet has been able to make me feel all of the emotions that you do. Bravo.
When i was 14-15 I used to listen to Shane's poem everytime I had panic attack, everytime I was sad just to calm myself. I was a student who was really stressed out by school, grades, people. My social anxiety was so bad and I used to stay at home studying, proving to my teachers, classmates, family that I'm enough. That's must sound stupid but poetry made my anxiety and depression less suferable. Right now I'm 18 and I have problems more important than studying or class in general and I always come here when I need motivation, advice in life.
Not my voice, my words but my experiences put into words with a voice that will stay in your head saying those same powerful words whenever you are going through tough times
Shane, my Canadian brother!! make this one Into a movie !!! the world needs this!!!
YOU ARE AMAZING YOU MAKE ME CRY EVERY TIMES-DISPATCH I WATCH ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH THANK YOU SO MUCH I APPRECIATE YOU I truly thank you
@maxgilliland8274
7 жыл бұрын
I meant every time
For someone who say's he doesn't believe in god, you seem to be preaching his message. I really needed to hear this. And I know others do too.
Shane - please have this transcribed or captioned for the Deaf community
Thank you for being you Shane! Your voice echoes in so many peoples' lives... never be silent!
I come back to these poems time and time again. In my darkest times they give me a light and in my brightest moments they highlight the progress and joy. ❤️
Here because of Kevin Smith... and I'm fortunate for it! Love this!
How the hell can this be downvoted!? You're beyond amazing , Mr.Koyczan! I was introduced to your work by a friend and now I'm hooked. Love this!!
Some of his poems make me cry....
This really helped me a lot and I just wanted to say thank you. I nearly gave up in my hopes and dreams and sadly I'm still very young so young I'm not even in high school and I just wanted to thank you for posting this. It has helped me and many other people get through their daily struggles
I love love love this poem so much! (I love all his poems though)
This man has saved me so many times from myself. I cannot thank you enough Mr. Koyczan.
Ah, finally, the first comment. So, using this, I want to say thanks Shane for everything! You are amazing.you have inspired me , and I know how cheesy and corny that sounds, but your poems brighten my day and strive to be a better person. That their is some good in the world, so thank you so much.
Fabulous....simply....fabulous
THIS IS FUCKING GORGEOUS😻😻😭😭😭😭😭
hey sir every time i am sad or depressed i watch these even if i get bullied every where i go i still get happy because with these it makes me feel better even if i am in pain i still I am happy it because i know one day something good can happen and i am typing this with one hand because my dog bit my other one and i can bearly move it an it is bleeding but i am still happy about this vid and how you can make me feel a lot better
Can’t believe some people dislike this
I still believe this video to be one of Shane's best works. I have adopted many of these points into my personal philosophy as I continue as an educator in life
I am in love with every word this man says.
Your words are beautiful and always brighten up the day. You have been a heavy role model in my life since the first time I watched "to this day" a year or so ago. Keep up the great work! :)
this stopped my sobbing when I came home with a black eye :-) this made me smile
So wonderful...
this is one of my favourites as someone who gets lost internally this has helped me find my way more then once thank you for this ❤
This.. Right here has hit me harder than what any person has ever tried to inform me and for that, Shane i am so so so so grateful. I'm grateful to be able to listen to the words of a person who've experinced so much and turmed that into love. Thank you so much!
SHANE FOR PRESIDENT.
@erebos_5407
8 жыл бұрын
+Angie1661 Unfortunately he's in Canada ;-; He would be better than most of our candidates.
@jotid8930
4 жыл бұрын
@@erebos_5407 SHANE AS GOVERMEMT THEN
These videos touch my heart. We watched the bullying video in school and i was crying.
This is the poem I like the most.
You're such an amazing poet, I've only recently discovered you but your poems always give me goosebumps
This is one of my favorite poems by shane
Shane, you are the most under estimated artist out there. I love you for all the things you do
i was so happy to see new posts from you. thank you for saving my day
So grateful our school was able to host Shane today! There were many moments you could hear a pin drop in the theatre... an impressive feat to hold the attention of teenagers, like Shane did today! Truly powerful and inspiring. 💙
Love this man...
Poetry is amazing, especially with Shane. I have several of his slams on my iPod.
Thank you for this.
Shane work always makes me feel less alone and more hopeful. Thanks Shane xxx
You are such an amazing and inspiring person, thank you.
I love this this made me so happy. Thank you for writing this, I needed it
As always amazing and straight to the heart. You pick me up at my lowest points Shane! Thank you !
Shane, I am in love with your heart and view of the world. You are able to verbalize everything I am not able to say. Thank you so much for your poetry. it carries me
This man makes me truly happy, I just can't help but feel like I'm soaring and full of motivation!
Thank you Shane...thank you...
I have so much fecking love for this man. Shane Koyczan you are incredible. Warm in temperature, a strapping mind positioned in a body built to take blows. Do keep keeping on.
This poetry is gorgeous
Thank you mr. Koyczan. Thank you so much
this relates to my life right now too much. needed this, thanks.
Thanks Shane! As always, this was awesome and just what I needed to hear :)
Very strong stuff Shane. Very well delivered. Very much to think about. Very thank you.
God damnit, why is Shane such a good poet
I need this today
A brilliantly structured message for an easier life within oneself. Thank you Shane for this wonderful enlightenment. Sometimes we just need to hear a message as such as this to wake us up. I feel I have awakened. brilliant write.
Thank you so much for all your work... you made my day. Thank you
Nailed it.. again.. Thank You!
eloquent and profound as usual! played it for my media/photo classes
you are the reason i get through my days x keep doing what you are doing you are amazing x
your work is amazing.
a masterful wordsmith!
I love this so much
this is life-changing, I'm planning to do my examination solo dance to this. thank you for your art!
I picture an inventor having a break through in school while he's getting bullied but soon after he becomes very rich and famous.
Wow....*claps* I love it
This is breathtakingly beautiful!
This is... greatness.
thank you kindly ♡
This is so beautiful
Aaaaahhhh this is so goooooood!!
i almost cried of happyness Shane you make me happy :)
your voice is so soothing
I love it
This video makes me so happy
I love your voice it calms me and I wanted you to know you are my hero your videos inspire me I am going through hard times but when I listen to one of your videos it makes me happy and make me believe.
This is amazing
That was amazing
Shane is fucking brilliant. Thanks man.
u just made my day awesome!!
I love this, and listen to it every day lol this is amazing