I generally consider it an artistic sin for youtubers to pin their own comments, but I hope you'll forgive me for making an exception. I've just come back to the comments here after being fairly afraid to read them and they're just, frankly, lovely. You're all terribly, disgustingly kind. I made this one purely out of being super sad I lost someone I didn't really know, and loads of you have clearly lost artists you love too. Thank you for being so kind, hope you're all hanging in there, I despise all of you, and big love. This was the nicest conversation to walk back in on

@gutsusa1236

3 жыл бұрын

hey, that's really cool

@aquafenaa

3 жыл бұрын

You truly are one of my favourite creators on this platform. Your words DO in fact compare to those of the late David Berman, if not exceed them. And I'm sure you might not realise it internally, and you may have some sort of imposter syndrome going on, but I can in fact promise you that you have affected the way that I think for the better. I cannot name the amount of times that you've simultaneously given me an existential crisis, and then just after solving it. Thank you

@lucassteichele3880

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know him til now Love his music..

@mentalinsanity9552

3 жыл бұрын

Bro you're the best writer I know. Your stories (like 'and then we'll be okay') still make me cry and have goosebumps. I wanted to take this moment to say how much of an inspiration you are to my writing, even with my broken and frankly shitty grammared English. You've inspired me to try all kinds of new things with your new creativity series and I have truly became a different human over the course of 3 year (when my sister showed me a video of yours--'the universe in 4 minutes'--and introduced me to your channel. Your story about anxiety, fears and the importance of mental health really helped me through rough times which resulted in writer block. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Lots of love from the Netherlands and stay save. Especially in these times.

@the.perceptionist

3 жыл бұрын

hey man, whats up? I'm not gonna say that I know you, but sincerely you have made my life astonishing better, I'm from Brazil, but I would love to have tea or coffe with you when possible, really, thanks for being around

Hey exurb1a you don’t know me but I know you, sort of, just wanted to say that your videos shaped the past few years of my life. Wanna grab a tea or something?

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

You're very, very kind indeed. (And I'm guessing that's a Doctor Who reference in your name there. If so, don't blink.) And absolutely!

@mariosspyrou1054

4 жыл бұрын

Hey exurb1a you don't know me but I know you, sort of, just wanted to say that your videos shaped the past few years of my life. I'm too shy for tea though.

@PJB1995

4 жыл бұрын

Hey exurb1a you don’t know me but I know you, sort of, just wanted to say that your videos shaped the past few years of my life. Wanna grab a tea?.. or perhaps coffee? Mmm yes, irish coffee... or skip the coffee entirely and just drink straight whiskey, strictly served only in buckets. Seriously though man, I fucking love you and your mind, you are an invaluable and incredibly intelligent and thoughtful creator, a steadily consistent rock of simultaneous existential dread and cosmic wonder around which an ocean of KZread slowly but surely deteriorates. I cannot accurately in words describe how much your videos mean to me.

@manukwakye4051

4 жыл бұрын

I don't like tea... how about coffee

@spotlightofficial788

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 I have been watching KZread since day 1 or maybe day 287. To this day no other channel gets me excited than when I see new content from you. I and others relate to you so much that you could droll on about anything.....and we would watch. Make more for your friends...we really care. Peace, Love and Cats-James Broughton Virginia USA.

I hope you realize there's a metric shit ton of us out here that are literally in the exact same position of "what would i even say" towards you. :)

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

I must say I find it hard to believe, but that's very kind in any case and a massive thank you

@thelegend8570

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 I guess now you know why he didn't believe he had fans.

@nilss3908

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 I really enjoy your videos; I remember how I watched all your videos end to end on the day I found your channel and I go back and do the same, every time I need a little of what ever makes your videos so great.

@peterjohansson1828

4 жыл бұрын

No, today is the day we say a massive thank you to you for being such a wonderfully weird and weirdly wonderful person Exurb1a. One thing I realized as I was watching this video is that I almost never if ever thank “famous” people cause I just assume the know of the thoundsands or millions of fans they got. So today I’d like to say thank you for making such amazingly lovely stuff. Know this, those number like the sub count and view count, those are real people with hopes and dreams like everyone else.

@jadoei13

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 he's right though

Moral of video: we should make a better fan base for exurb1a

@keox1405

4 жыл бұрын

Your right about that even a lurker like me should show his gratitude for his content some times and leave a comment not just a like

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

Ey, that's very kind, but I heartily disagree!

@rainy35

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 why do u disagree?

@el55540

4 жыл бұрын

YES

@ZardoDhieldor

4 жыл бұрын

@@rainy35 Because as much as he'd like that, it's not the moral of this video... ?

I will learn English just for that man.

@keox1405

4 жыл бұрын

I know if you really do it will be worth it ( apart from the fact that learning englisch is worth it anywa) hope you can google translate it

@missinglegs

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, English is very helpful, in my case, looking back at how I was before I've learned it, I was basically living under a rock when it comes to stuff on the internet, there's an enormous amount of content waiting outside of your language, so I'd really advise to learn as fast as you can... I started by learning the basics in school, and then it just started coming to me, with watching stuff in English (... Google Translator sucks at translating longer sentences, but I hope you can guess what I meant here)

@davidegaruti2582

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it

@kazuiin_

4 жыл бұрын

@@cydia2020 I tHiNk YoU mEaN 英語

@inferno8115

4 жыл бұрын

10/10 worth it. you see a lot of shit but it helps you understand how the world works

YOU MADE ME DO THIS (although my crippling anxiety of social interactions (yes, this counts, I'm red as a tomato while reading through this)), DON'T DIE BEFORE READING THIS Dear friend that you don't know but I do, kind of, Before you I hardly read any books, then I fell in love with The fifth science, and reading that helped me read even more (1 book / year before 2018, then in 2019 I finished your book in January and after that I reached 20 books by the end of last year) Before you I couldn't even run 10 seconds after the bus without dying, then I've watched your videos on running; last summer I managed to do 42 consecutive days of a-mile-a-day; not gonna lie, there were some days I didn't want to but I just put some of your old videos on instead of music and that helped; I'm aiming for more days as soon as the weather gets better (and my heart too, apparently it wasn't in its best shape but it's getting better) Before you I had no idea what phylosophy was (I'm a major in the sciences of computers, not the sciences of life); then I've seen the video you made on it and as I wanted to understand the jokes I learned the basics and I really liked the subject; now my 'to read' books list is half phylosophy books and I can't wait to read them all And this is just the tip of the iceberg. I can't even tell you how many times when life was being difficult how your videos would always pop up and make it more bearable. Be it an awesomely written story, a comic sketch, a music piece or one of 'those' videos, I always end up tearing up with a smile by the end. (I sometimes wish I wasn't this bad at socializing just so I could ask you out to that tea) So anyway, your videos (and your books, and your music) are a form of art that many, myself included, enjoy, whether you like it or not, so let that sink in. And now that I think about it, don't stop existing now either, we'd like you around for a bit longer thank you very much. - a few lines dropped to you, from me

@zdfklbhdfg

4 жыл бұрын

This is really beautifully written, and I hope exurb1a sees it. He really is amazing and inspiring and creative. I cant articulate how I feel about stuff very well so I’m too embarrassed to write anything, but hopefully he’ll see this letter and know how much some people appreciate his work, and keep going.

@bigyang5847

4 жыл бұрын

My eyes watered. I hope he sees it and appreciates it. Also, good luck with the running

@Profanitey

4 жыл бұрын

0Smile great to know there are people to who our turtle friend matters even more than he does to me. I know he will see this comment and I think he will be happy to hear of your progress. I hope he will be as happy with it as I am. Even though I don’t know you at all I’m just glad to hear there are people who bounce back incredibly strong, it gives me strength to keep working on myself too.

@0Smile0

4 жыл бұрын

@@zdfklbhdfg Thank you! but please do write and write even if you feel embarased! I almost never posted the comment exactly because I was embarrassed xD But what I think this video is saying is that it really doesn't matter how something like this is written, what matters is the message behind the words. Be it through 3 paragraphs or just 2 words, there's no wrong or right when you try to say 'thank you' :D

@0Smile0

4 жыл бұрын

@@bigyang5847 😭 Thank you! But even if he doesn't sees it, there's almost 400 people who, to at least some extent, did, and maybe it brought a smile to their faces, and maybe it inspired them and that is all that matters c':

“Songs build little rooms in time, And housed within the songs design, Is the ghost the host has left behind, To greet and sweep the guest inside, Stoke the fire and sing his lines.” The David’s ghost stays in his music forever just for us.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." -Dr Seuss Lots of love to everyone out there. Robot

@shawnymentos5883

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you robot this guidance has really impacted my day. Love shawny :)

@missinglegs

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this fits here, he mostly expresses his regret of not telling him how life changing he was, which didn't happen, so there's nothing to smile about Xd

@randomguy263

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but that quote is so overused.

@jamesmatkel8010

4 жыл бұрын

Did you l know dr Seuss drove his first wife to suicide by cheating on her

@MrRobotman

4 жыл бұрын

Missing Legs Still though - we’re celebrating the life of David Berman. We can be happy that he lived and positively impacted lives. 🙂

Someone remembered the password to the second channel I see

@Exurb1a

4 жыл бұрын

Then promptly misplaced it again

@seatyourself7082

4 жыл бұрын

@@Exurb1a you achieved comedy

@adzxyz1950

4 жыл бұрын

@@Exurb1a ur channel deserves 10 million subs minimum no joke

@juice6199

4 жыл бұрын

@@Exurb1a Why isn't your channel verified?

@kl3ro

3 жыл бұрын

@@juice6199 why not

Your videos, are some of the weirdest yet greatest content I have found on this platform. Thanks for the insights and everything else you have given me.

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ethan. All the very best of luck to you with your own projects

I was lucky enough to be one of those 10 people who emailed David Berman telling him how much his music meant to me. I emailed him twice, I found his email via his blog. I sent him two emails, one when I was 16 and one when I was 24. He responded both times. He responded in two of the most charming emails I have ever received. He asked me about my name and what it reminded him of. It was very sweet and I was very thankful. His music was incredible and my favourite music ever made. I think we all have this idea that we will be missed but only the special few who truly touched our life will be missed. David, your music meant so much to me. We all know how special music can be and to have someone like David played his instrument so well was truely a privilege to listen. Thank you so much David it was truely a sad day and we miss you. I was lucky enough to sing Smith and Jones Forever at a tribute night. There is a lost poem called And the Others by David, which I would recommend. RIP

well then I suppose I might just tell you that I love your work and that it helped me through a lot of tough times, you're kinda my david berman

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

You're very kind, Ahmad

Hello. I wanted to thank you for making my existence and my friends' a bit less terrifying with your wonderful videos. I know it might be a bit silly to write this comment on this video, seeing as it's a bit connected to this topic, but I do genuinely mean it, and I do hope for the best for you. Thank you.

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

All the very best wishes to you too, and thanks for being so kind

Mr Turtle guy, your shit has translated all of my existential thoughts into a way that makes sense. Please keep doing that

You’ve influenced my life too much for me to not say anything, yet at the same time, you’ve influenced my life so much I don’t have anything left to say I remember being on holiday, in Greece, a beautiful view and an amazing experience, yet I couldn’t enjoy it. I was in the biggest slump of my life- no single food or view or moment I could appreciate, it was almost tiring. You talked about the idea that you can’t share the feeling you got when you came in contact with the art, or video, of both but it was like standing in front of the most beautiful painting and you can’t see it because your eyes are blurry with tears and you can’t even see it. But then I stumbled across your videos, specifically ‘and then we’ll be okay’ and everything just felt, okay? As if this weight had just wiped itself away like some rain on a windshield or some really heavy blanket. And I just watched more and more and more of your videos and they brought me out of the cycle of self sabotage and pity. Who knows where I’d be without your help, in my mind you’re almost a sort of deity because of the effect you’ve had on my life. I almost don’t even want to see a face reveal or meet in real life because that would reduce your meaning to a single face, and to me you’ve been so much more than that. I didn’t want to write out anything, and this is probably going to get lost in everyone else’s responses. But I would be being dishonest if I didn’t say at least this

@Exurb1a

4 жыл бұрын

Apologies for replying on the main account, I seem to have misplaced my password for the other one. If my stuff made you feel at all better, anywhen, then I'm a very happy land mammal indeed. I wrote the script for and then we'll be okay in a bit of sad period. I suppose I was trying to coach myself into not being so silly and self-pitying, so if it had the same effect on you, that's absolutely wonderful, it really is. When all is said and done, this is just a video sharing platform, and I'm just sat at my desk making things up and hoping you'll enjoy them.I don't have a damn clue what I'm doing, and the game never stops feeling terrifying. So thank you for being so lovely, I'll remember your words for ages yet, I'm sure. All the very best wishes :) (and I do hope your days are lighter recently!)

@---fo2og

4 жыл бұрын

exurb1a Oh god I really didn’t think you’d reply and you’ve made my absolute life with that, thank you so much for everything

One year ago today David passed away, may his words live on.

@tigergaj

Жыл бұрын

Oh they will. His words are so captivating that I think they'll stay very meditated.

existential knowledge man is here and he's BLUE like in the days of yore!

@DokiPipo_

3 жыл бұрын

Im suprised he turn green and didn't die

“Just knowing that he was out in the world makes the world a lot more bearable.” That’s the way I feel about you. I was not touched by music as a child, but I was touched by writings. Mostly fantasy, some sci-fi. I am drawn to it, and I wish I could do it well. You do it well and that is why I am drawn to you. You talk about the sorts of struggles that I relate to. That is why I appreciate you. You can express what I wish I could express. I know we’ll probably never have that cup of tea, much less a deep understanding of one another. It is okay for me just to know that you are in this world. Thank you for sharing your gift.

I like it when I can't even understand the title.

@Exurb1a

4 жыл бұрын

That makes two of us. Who does this uploader think he is?

As an edgy teenager, you're for sure my favourite KZread channel, maybe my favourite artist in a way, I love everything about your videos, the scripts, the way you speak, the music, the ideas, everything really

@suicyconaut

4 жыл бұрын

Artist. Philosopher artist.

Upsilon Dies Backwards cuts me to my soul, somewhere over the last few years I turned into a cynical old man, no fun for anyone. Your videos have been the bright spot of many days. Knowing that you are in the world makes the world a lot more bearable. Thank you.

I watched this 2 years ago and it stuck with me so much that I feel compelled to tell people how much they mean to me, both artists and friends, to this day.

Thanks for the video and the words, I eco a lot of them. As a 45 year old man who just recently discovered David Berman and who also finds himself in a strange and dimly lit place, I have been seeking out all things Berman lately. Being a musician and music lover, I am not sure how I missed this extraordinary body or work until now. I have not in my life, until now, loved an album as much as I do "Purple Mountains" and yet, I can hardly even listen to it. I could speculate as to why, but I'm not sure I would ever really put my finger on one reason. It breaks my heart over and over but I have never felt anything so real.

Yes. This. Exactly. I'm an angsty 72 year old man, and I think I get it, and I'm grateful to have found it, and glad that you made it. I found my way here from your other channel, and I've been poking around in them, identifying with your point of view in the approximate way that is available to me from here. Thanks. I hope to see you around again, soon. Bye, now.

You started on me on silver Jews. I’m so glad you shared his gift with all of us. My new favorite band and I thank you for it

Finally this channel got some love

I have been obsessed with Berman for years too, was watching your videos all day then clicked on the video for "all my happiness is gone" like I do whenever it pops up, saw your comment and now I'm here. This video made me cry man

Listened to David Berman on your recommendation. Love him. Love you too you beautiful bastard.

The map at 3:58 is from gta Edit: it's for Nashville

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

Oh for fuck's sake I think you're right

@chigga5years173

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 sir, iam not good at grammar and can't express my feelings through english words and sentences.. You helped me alot in improving my life, you made me knew what happiness is, i felt conscious again after 3 years of mental trauma.. Thank you for whatever you are doing and iam happy for being a human who knows you.. I hope you understood what did i say and sorry iam still learning to get better at my english writing skills..

@rekhyl

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 lmao

@anasmerstani8776

4 жыл бұрын

@@exurb2a114 the fact that I grasped your attention for Merly 5 seconds is just fucking awesome

@songbird2383

4 жыл бұрын

Anas merstani yea, I thought that too, but do you know from which one tho? I really can’t recognize it

Listening to this I really hope you understand that your videos too have a very relevant effect on people. they have on me at least and I love them Your videos are some of the few that genuinely bring emotions alive when I watch them Just know that in a way many of us care about you the same way you did berman Thank you

I watched this video when it came out and just rewatched it because the algorithm suggested it. I think this video inspired me to wire more kind comments on social media. I used to purely lurk and only think the kind words. But since I saw this video I made an effort to let the creators know how much I love their work. So once again: I love your work

The Cascade begins. I lost my mom last May. She was 86, had stage 4 lung cancer (diagnosed 4 months previously) and had been living at home with me and the hospice people who helped us make the four months less hellish. I had moved in with her ten years ago, for this very reason. We both knew when I moved in, it would be for the rest of her life. No words of kindness were left unspoken, in either direction. She was very discreet about the details of caring for a child for the first decade; I will do likewise for her last. I have been listening to you since you had the Earth chat with the other planets. Keep being who you are, and know that for at least two people (to the nth power) were changed, fortified and improved because of you. Thank you.

Your scripts are literally amazing

Just as everybody is saying here: Your work are pieces of art and we love them and we love you Exurb1a

It’s crazy I found this page around the time you posted this and I’m from Nashville. It’s wild how the world likes to synchronize like that.

Dear Mr. turtle man, you may or may not see this but you are one of my favorite creators. Your able to be existential without being depressing, and your stories and experiences helped me understand how to look at life without being a prick. im forever grateful for how youve shaped how i think and act :)

At this point, i believe everyone has said something similar to this in the comments, and i may seem like I'm just reaching out for attention, but here it goes. Exurb1a, you have been a role model in my life for as long as I've known about you. you're everything I've ever wanted to be, a KZreadr, a philosopher (of sorts) a musician, a writer, the list goes on. My username, which i use for everything, has been inspired by you. I have based so many aspects of my life around you and your successes. and you're amazing at *everything* you do, without you even realizing it. You're so effortlessly talented, and yet, you believe you worthless. So many people love what you do, and me very much included. So many of your videos are eye-opening to extents i didn't know possible before i had watched them. Many of my favorite KZread videos you have created, you have made. I wish i could do what you do, ore than anything i do. but, quite simply, i cant. It's a long story i don't wish to outline here. You're videos and music take you out of your body, see the world from a different perspective then throw you back in your body. I have never seen anyone, or anything do what you can do. So, when you look at yourself, just know, people care for you. so many people do. So many of us idolize you. I understand its easy to undermine yourself, but just know, we're always here to say otherwise. Anyway, that's my poorly structured, badly worded rant about why you're amazing. if you ever see this, I'd love to play a game, over some tea perhaps? You have miraculous friended me on origin, so who knows.

hey thanks for making me feel good about myself and about the world when i otherwise wouldn't have. youve done a great service to my mental health. - A thoughtful Tennesseean

"Poems for the Lost Because I'm Lost Too" is one of my favorite books and the ONLY book to ever make me cry. I've been moved to tears by all other creative things in other mediums, but never thought a book would do it to me. Thank you so much for your beautiful work.

In light of this just know- more then one of your videos has moved me to tears. Not the sad "lets keep drinking" kind but the "holy shit life, humanity, and the universe are so fucking beautiful" kind. Thank you for your work. I promise it has merit. I promise you have merit.

Hey man, I've been watching you since I was a teen and I cant even start to tell ya how much you've influenced my life. I love classical music, started learning to play an instrument (piano), started studying physics, got into philosophy and into reading, got into muse and all the other bands you mentioned in that running video, started going to the gym and running, etc. Because of you. I cant thank you enough, you've been such a positive influence in my life even tho I've never met you. I am a better person because of you and I really want to thank you and idk if you'll read this but I hope you know that you've made this world more bearable for a lot of the people that watch and read your stuff. I apprecuate ya. Thank you.

Just to let you know, I rediscovered your videos recently, they reminded me how to feel wonder for this world, your work makes me happy, take care and try to be happy when you can as well(same for anyone who is reading this)

You put my existential internal monologue into beautiful tangible things; art, words...I'm just a gal in the UK but I know I'm not the only person who feels this way. I wish you knew truly, even though that would probably cost the world of the pure magic you provide it with.

As someone born and mostly raised in Nashville, I’m happy you visited and really understood what this city is. Being, *just a city.* And I’m sorry you never got to write to your idol, we here will certainly all remember him

Thanks for existing dude. You've helped me turn around my life in huge ways

I know this is gonna get lost in the countless other comments saying the exact same thing, but holy shit. About Every single video I’ve watched from you has ended with me choked up with lump in my throat. A large part of it is out of recognition of whatever overall theme of the vid you write about it. The OTHER large reason is just out of sheer appreciation for the complexity/emotion that gets put into these videos/stories. It’s the same feeling I get when I listen to an amazing piece of music! I can only dream of being able to express emotions and ideas in such a way you do through literature and my playing of music. All I’m really saying is, I’m extremly glad And lucky that I found your videos in such a transitionary period in my life, they have given me a far different view on my future and the world as a whole. I truly Hope I get the chance to buy you a drink or shake your hand someday. Thank you, turtle man

It’s funny, as I hear you saying all this all I can think of is how much this applies to how I feel about you. I’m 16 and I have a lot of confusing thoughts about, you know existence. But over the last few years you have been immensely helpful in this regard and just in general you have shaped me and how I’ve grown up. I genuinely think that I would be a much worse person if I hadn’t of found your videos. So yeah. Your awesome, thanks for being.

Exurb1a, you make the world more bearable for me and many others, but not only you make it more bearable, you somehow make it more exciting and worthwhile and inspiring with each video you put out, and for that I thank you. Please don't stop being alive and active anytime soon. And if you ever visit Finland I'd love to grab a tea or a whiskey, your choice.

Mate, I changed my major at uni and started chasing my passions after I started listening to the way you express yourself. Thank you for everything and I hope me, you and everyone else watching you figure out what will make us complete one day.

@raychances6251

3 жыл бұрын

How's life going for you now?

Thank you for finding the words that I couldn't. You make my world more bearable. Love ya man.

I have felt the same way. One artist found me at the right time, when I was in the deepest of lows and felt like I was an alien to the world. Felt like I was ugly and a misfit to society. The music they created taught me how to love myself, taught me how to get through difficult emotions and hope for better days to come. They saved my life and it sucks that I will probably never be able to tell them that and pay the favour back, but I just wish they knew how much they meant to people.

Your content manages to make all the gears in my head turn. Witty humor managed to make me laugh on bad days and thoughtful stories made me reevaluate parts of my life. now on top of that you've shown me fantastic music as well. I'm usually not much for music, living in Iowa I find myself driving routinely for sometimes several hours at a time but I have no issue sitting there in silence, in fact I usually prefer long silent drives to anything else because I have trouble socializing and it seems fitting I'd spend my spare time in silence, just as I'm silent around people. I think I'd be willing to listen to this music on those long drives.

“If your favorite humans are still alive, I strongly advise you write them a letter” Have a felling you just want more fan mail

@seatyourself7082

4 жыл бұрын

Luckily I don't know how to write mail.

@whiteboysfavegoat

3 жыл бұрын

Straight fishin

I dunno where my other comment has gone but I was gonna add I love your stuff and it has helped me through a lot, thanks

A lot people have made their own comments on how much you mean to them, but I still think that it's important I make one too. You are my David Berman. You single handedly pulled me out of existential chrisis, and are the source of many of the beliefs I hold today. Every time I'm feeling down, I pull out one of your videos and just sit in awe at how soothing your voice is and at all of the ideas that come out of it. You taught me that not everything is always ok, and that's ok. You taught me that as long as I'm happy with what is happening in my life, then I'm ok. You taught me to stop being a happiness pup, and take care of myself every once in a while. Maybe you don't realize it, but I learn a lot more from your videos then what is actually said, and I appreciate every bit of it. Normally, if I'm ever unsure or confused by something, I can use your videos to find a new way to look at it, and then everything is ok again. I give you the sincerest thanks, From an American 16 year old that's ok now

I had the same experience you did: I listened to “random rules” thought “wtf is this” and now I cannot stop listening to it, nor do I want to.

@fallenishvalen9970

3 жыл бұрын

I still feel some guilt, before he passed I tried American Water and it just didn't hit me. About 7 or 8 months after he passed and two years of my best friend telling me how good he was I tried it again. My mind was blown. He's now my all time favorite writer. The first line that hit me "If you don't want me I promise not to linger But before you go I gotta ask you dear about that tan line on your ring finger No one should have two lives Now you know my middle names are wrong and right Honey we've got two lives to give tonight"

Hey ex, we don’t know each other, but I’ve spent the last few years of my life idolizing you. You’ve helped shape the way I look at the world during a tumultuous time in my life

This came right as I learned that Neil Peart, one of my biggest musical inspirations, passed away a few days ago. I totally understand where you’re coming from now.

I realize that you probably won’t see this but in some strange scenario that you do, this video has showed me a way to describe the way that your videos have helped me throughout the years. All of your videos have kindled my interest in science and life in general. I hope that by reading these comments you realize that you too have helped tons of others in the same way David helped you. Thank you.

Dear Ex In the spirit of dropping a line to our favorite humans... Your work is truly awe inspiring. I cannot possibly describe the peace you bring to me. I’ve read your books. I have watched every video of yours at least ten times; some I’ve watched dozens of times. I’ve listened to your music. I have read, watched, and listened to everything you have put out. When my friend died six months ago I couldn’t sleep, eat, or function as a human person. It felt like I couldn’t even breathe. But your content helped me through it. I don’t know how to describe it other than me thinking about how you have experienced such tragedy and yet to still have time to be an excellent human being. I just hope you can add me to the list of people who you know you’ve inspired. I couldn’t live with myself if you didn’t believe it. Your Friend, Patrick.

Generic note expressing my appreciation for Exurb1a's existence.

@Exurb1a

4 жыл бұрын

Generic reply expressing deep thanks

@haemmer

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best thing i've seen in a while

a video after two years. nice okay damn that was beautiful

while I’m here you’re videos help me all the time and have for a long time. I appreciate your personality and perspective it has impacted my perspective so thank you. Here are your flowers sir 💐

Exurb1a, you have a lot of fans, a lot of people that you changed, helped and inspired, thank you for all of that, keep going! You are great! and if i make it to the UK, i will definitely surprise you with a Tennessee measure of whiskey

I think i should say "thank you" to two special persons in my life, you and Kurt Cobain, but Kurt is dead soo... Thank you Exurb1a, your videos helped and are still helping me to find some peace in my fucked up life, thank you!

The existential crisis is back

I must say that I found your channel a while ago and i have fallen inlove. I have probably seen all of your videos twice. I would really like to hear more short stories and your daily thoughts.

I hope you know how many lives you have changed. I was feeling pretty shity about being born in Bulgaria a few years back but ur content changed everything. The existential crises u bring me from time to time are also amazing. Thank you for everything.

My favorite 30 year old!

7:43 dat voicecrack someone seeming human there

@bruciex4574

4 жыл бұрын

shit I didn't even notice that

This is a potent and kind of heartbreaking reminder to try to be less shy about contacting your heroes, regardless of how well you assume they're doing. You never know.

Hey Exurb1a, your videos help me understand the universe better in A time when I don't even understand myself. Thanks for existing.

Also that wise and ultra talented figure who helps you through life you described is you, Exurb. to a lot of people.

NO, NO NO FREAKING NO! I'm watching this while just hearing Neal Peart died.

I was born and raised in Nashville (but I live in CO now). I love your videos and have been watching them for a couple weeks now. This one came out of nowhere fuck yeah!

After watching this video and agreeing with what you said, I've decided to comment on this video as a thank you for everything you've done. You've truly helped me through some hardships in life. So cheers mate to another day on Earth.

you're the same to some people, you know.

YESSS HE'S BACK!!!

@Mrfoobaer

4 жыл бұрын

Are you aware that this is only his second channel? Replace the 2 with a a 1 in this channel name

@manukwakye4051

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mrfoobaer ... no wayyyy i never noticed Oh my god thank you for clarifying this information, what would the world ever do without your extraordinary intellect and observational skills

@rafasilva1265

4 жыл бұрын

@@manukwakye4051 are you being exaggeratedly grateful or needlessly mean? Regardless, tone that down a little.

Thank you for letting me visit this, and revisit this again, everytime I feel like living isn't worth it anymore. At least now, I can walk forward again. Slowly, one small step at a time.

I live in the U.S. so tea is a little off the table (or continental shelf, for that matter), but you should know how insightful and thought-provoking your work is and how much it’s helped me. Upsilon Dies Backwards, The Remember, and Dear Nia are some of my favorite things to listen to, and I will make my friends listen to them until youtube shuts down. Enjoy your [current time of day] -A fan

2:27 Are you referencing Dick's Last Resort? I love that place!

@exurb2a114

4 жыл бұрын

I am! We were very confused at first, then quickly came to love it

@narmada140

4 жыл бұрын

I looked it up... its afull😂 i wana go there now!

Love you

Hey exurb1a, I’m a teenager from Florida and your videos, they make me hopeful for the future and for the human race in general. Thank you and I will always appreciate what you’ve done for me and I’m sure what you’ve done for so many others.

I thought I was going to be clever but it looks as if everyone else is doing the same. Buttttt... Dear exurb1a, Your videos are some of the most inspirational, thought provoking, tears of joy jerking pieces of work I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. If it werent for you, I would have never sparked an interest for philosophy. You have given me so many answers to things I never knew needed answers. You've given me so many questions I never realized needed answering. You give things in life a bleak filter then turn it right around and inspire so much joy and hopefulness in the very things you made to seem so dreary. You've taught me how to turn even the worst of situations around by putting a positive, teachable moment sort of twist to them so to speak. You're my David Berman :) -Sincerely, someone you dont know

All hail turtle! Hope one day i`ll have a cup of tea with him

Mate, if you are ever in the Oslo area in the future, reach out I’d love to grab a pint with you. I have so many questions I’d love to ask you!

The first time I ever heard Silver jews I had literally just gone through the worst break up of my life. I was catatonic, I couldn't get out of my head. I was alone in a trailer, and then I got a notification on my phone from my news app that a musician named David Berman had just died. I had never heard of him or Silver Jews, but I needed something to listen to take my mind off of things, so I turned on their first album and I instantly fell in love with it. I listened straight through their first 4 albums that evening, it made life livable.

i miss him so much. wherever you are now, david, i hope things aren't so hard anymore.

Want to grab a coffee or something when you come to the West Coast?

so curious about your life decisions and how they led you to where you are now

I was born and raised just a couple of miles from Nashville and I didn't even know about Berman, and that really bums me out. He seems amazing, and I really appreciate that this Tennessean I wasn't aware of until now was so great that he got someone as cool as you to come all the way from Europe just to visit Tennessee and it's purple mountains. When I'm done writing this comment I'll immediately go see what Berman is all about. As a depressed individual who really enjoys a good meloncholic country artist, them being few and far between, I'm sure I'll love him. I'd also like to add that unless fate decides otherwise, I won't allow myself to die before seeing as much of the world as I can, and Europe is the first place I'm going to explore. When I do pull up to the crib, I won't forget to reach out to you and maybe ask if you'd like to meet over tea :). I've thought about doing exactly that even before you made this video, which is kinda weird. I love to think about the universe and how insane everything involved really is, and I love how you do as well. A person like you.., a philosopher who enjoys the pursuit of knowledge and has such an appreciation for it that he'll put as much work as you do into making KZread videos and writing books about it so that he can enrich the world with his thoughts is a diamond in the rough. You are making an impact on the world which will affect it forever, both directly and because of the butterfly effect. Keep being great and no matter how low you get, don't forget what you mean to your fans :)

Wow, and now the tables have turned. Imagine how many people enjoy your content almost in an unhealthy way and never say anything, how to us you are the much wiser and infinitely more talented guy whose mind we enjoy getting a glimpse into, how your voice brinks me such good feelings and memories and yet you've never heard mine. I've always thought about writing you something but I didn't know where to send, or what to say, or whether you'd like to receive it or just be annoyed by it, so here it goes. I really really appreciate everything you do. I used to think that you were just great writer but eventually realised that you are not only a great writer but also a great musician, a great philosopher and how your medium(youtube) is so unique in your making of art, how everything works together to make perfection, how your voice gives a personal feeling to your words, how the music brings a certain epicness to it, and how the visuals help improving the experience even further. You made me enjoy reading, philosophy and classical music much more than I used to. You have in many ways shaped my way of viewing the world, and I am eternally grateful for it. I know you probably won't see this particular comment among so many others but it brings joy to my heart seeing all these people in the comments also sharing their love. - another human on the internet Ps: sorry for not giving you the views you deserve, I downloaded my favorite videos of yours out of paranoia of they someday being gone and have watched them in loop while not giving you the views. Sorry :/

EXURB1A UPLOADED IT'S A SIGN

@Iamveryconfusedabout

4 жыл бұрын

actually exurb2a

@1nsgnfgnt

4 жыл бұрын

@@Iamveryconfusedabout true

@RyanDynamicduckAlexander

4 жыл бұрын

Exurb2a

You got me started on the Silver Jews. Thank you so much. It’s incredible

Thank you for introducing me to David Berman. I don't think a single piece of media has ever influenced me as much as this video. When this video came out I listened to his stuff and instantly got addicted. As a 17 year old about to go through a lonely pandemic, his music just clicked with me. His melancholic yet beautiful sound made this wierd chapter of my life just a bit more bearable. Over the last few years I introduced his stuff to many people and I couldn't be happier about someone telling me how they love it as much as I do. I even got a tattoo of the American Water album cover. Thank you so very much!

Thank you for posting this it does clear my mind my brother recently committed suicide And I haven’t been able to sleep well or eat well but this helps it helps me think I know you probably won’t see this but I wanted to thank you for your work on both your channels they do help people, people like me they help us think they help us feel when it’s so hard to do before this gets any longer thank you and I appreciate you I’m glad I can say that to you even if I can’t say the same to my brother.

Hey exurb1a, you just slapped me in the face with the fact that you also won’t be around forever, so I should take the opportunity to say thank you. I’ve attempted now around three times (?) to write down about how you have, time and time again, helped me to simply get out of bed instead of choosing- well, to not do that. To not give up, but even now it just sounds kind of weird. That aside, you have helped me to not give up a lot of times without you knowing a damn thing about me, and I’m very thankful to you for that. You have made things more bearable for me. It means a lot to me, more than I am capable of expressing any of it in a KZread comment section. Sincerely - another angsty teen :)

I started listening to David Berman when he released Purple Mountains. I had only heard a few Silver Jews before hand. I loved his music and I felt like it connected with me on another level. When I learned that the lead singer had passed away. It affected me so much, and when I learned that he had taken his own life, I lost it even more. After I learned this I felt like his music was hard to listen to and almost made me guilty for liking it. I’m so glad I found your video, it great to know that this musician is so loved and so appreciated and that’s others are struggling to cope with his lost.

Thank you, truly, for the tremendous amount of good your existence has done for me over the last several years

Thank you so much. my partner passed away less than a month away and your wording made me cry bittersweet tears. He inspired me more than anyone in my life and while it wasn't a parasocial relationship as you were talking about in your video, I related a lot.