I've just noticed that you hit a million subscribers, been here since 20k, you absolutely deserve this success and all the future milestones to come. Congrats Ozley!
one of my favourite things that i have really only see you do really well is really small sassy "4th wall breaks" i loveeee when u make a face or roll your eyes or give us a look like you're on the office, that makes your videos super personable to me like im hanging out with a friend irl and we're doing asmr together
and shes so funny ALL THE TIME like it feels so natural and friendly to me and the way that her personality is actually like that (at least as seen on the behind the scenes videos) it feels like we're watching a persona. maybe there's bunch of asmrists like that in reality but for me it's an ozley thing and i really enjoy that
yes! someone who notes the difference between loud and quiet whispers. I love very quiet or soft spoken tones and yours are always perfect. loud whispers are overstimulating somehow!
i love tapping, but specifically slow and gentle tapping. i find fast tapping to be overstimulating and less tingly, the anticipation of when the taps will come is part of it! i prefer a softer borderline unintelligible whisper to a louder one, but both are nice. The louder whisper can tend to have those high pitched hissing noises that aren’t my fav. soft spoken will always be my number one though! finger flutters will always be king, never stop. the nails sliding against each other is also top tier, one of my favorite triggers from you. i prefer the mics out of frame, it definitely helps me relax more and it makes the entire experience much more immersive. i like that you make eye contact with the camera. even as someone who doesn’t really like eye contact irl, i find it soothing in videos and also helps with immersion! it’s not the most important to me if the asmrtist is enjoying themself, but it definitely makes the videos much better when you can feel the joy and dedication to the craft. the thing i notice the most isn’t irritation but boredom. if the artist dgaf abt the video, it comes through. i agree that the hissing variety of white noise is evil. i think it came from hell actually. but lower pitched white noise is fine, and in a roleplay can even add to the immersion factor by making even the pauses sound as if you’re in the video setting. i prefer the dark ambience unless its for a roleplay video, in which case i love a themed setting (like the waiting room from the reprogamming video) i like music but not through the whole video, it helps with relaxation but blocks tingles for me. i dont mind the loud noises every once in a while of trains or cars or whatever, it makes it feel like we as the audience are sitting in your room and getting annoyed over minor inconveniences together. a bit of harmless parasocial bonding. rhythmic asmr is a gift to this world as a musician literally nothing is more tingly than watching you experiment with different rhythms and patterns all with the same production quality and care that you put into everything. 10/10 im a terrible insomniac so i tend to go through multiple asmr videos a night before i sleep. usually the videos are still playing when i fall asleep. i watch asmr a lot during the day as a relaxation technique to help me manage panic attacks, and i usually watch them all the way through. i enjoy direct mic brushing but its definitely better when its light. too heavy makes me feel like i got spiders in my ears or something. i prefer longer videos but will still watch short ones. as a serial watcher i’ll have asmr playing for hours and hours back to back, so it’s nice to stay with individual videos for longer. i like the change in view, i find the switch itself very tingly. i love up close shots in your short form as well, and i think in small doses it would be great in longform content! i love answering questions like this, its a true joy. the scientist in my brain loooooves data collection. your videos have helped me get my anxiety and panic attacks under control and the quality of my life has truly improved. this is the least i can do
@@chrysanthi_yes exactly!!! the receptionist is such a fun character and the into rlly helps settle my brain into the asmr mood before the super tingly bits
Across all of your videos, the ones I come back to over and over again have at least one of the following: 1) soft humming 2) sloowwww soft whispers that delay the enunciation of hard consonants at the end of words 3) reminders to breathe 4) positive affirmations Thank you for your hard work and creativity with your content! You're so talented at this. If you ever decide you're done with this chapter of your life you would be such an asset to a team of foley artists.
my biggest thing is that true asmrists do things with intention!!! i can always tell when someone is just doing it and zoning out or not caring whereas my fav asmrtists really connect with the viewer, influencers tap for the sake of it because its in the zeitgeist but not with the same intention that a truly good asmrtist does
Why do you call them "true"? There are different asmr artists. Some are attentive to the audience, and some have a different style. To differ them into "true" is judgemental and poor because you degrade rate people in that manner.
I feel like there's a distinction between people who create ASMR because they love it and want to share it with others, and people who create ASMR because the views and "attention" make them feel important. And I feel like the former are more pleasant to listen to than the latter, regardless of style. There are ASMRtists that I listen to who don't talk or show their faces, and only focus on the sounds. They don't try to "connect" with the audience really, and their style is valid. But even with trigger-only videos, I can still tell whether or not the ASMRtist is dojng it because they love ASMR or not.
Also I really like the black/dark backdrops because visual triggers are really important for me to get tingles so the darker the video overall, the better. I do have a shortcut to reduce the white point of my display at night but sometimes it isn’t enough. Obviously its simultaneously also important to not make the image too dark because of quality loss in dark areas so i understand that it cant be too dark
i don’t care about mic’s in the camera tbh, but i feel that not having them seen is really something that characterizes you (not intended to limit you!)
Never commented before but since I’m so early… as someone that doesn’t get tingles at all but still finds ASMR relaxing I think I 100% sense the vibe from the person in the video and the number one thing that makes an ASMR creator stand out is when they seem content/happy or in the flow of what they are creating. If they (seemingly) aren’t feeling it then neither am I. So I guess my opinion would be to do whatever makes you feel connected to your audience and the craft and leads you to enjoying it more. And thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put into creating thus far.
I also do not get tingles, but thoroughly enjoy listening/watching ASMR videos. The artists I most enjoy, seem to enjoy what they’re doing, upping my pleasure and relaxing. You and Gibi seem to have the most fun. Thank you for the slow tapping, and changing tempo. Fast taps are less relaxing for me. I watch to specifically fall asleep. I let my screen go dark and listen. Long silences are distracting and depending on the next sound, likely to wake me up. So soft rain, brown noise, is better than complete silence (in extended minutes). I love eye contact! Feels so much more personal, we’re possibly having a conversation.
I also don’t get a lot of tingles and then it’s usually just like once throughout a video, but I never really realized if they are enjoying themselves or not
Yes to everything. 🤣 I like the variety. I think that keeps the triggers fresh? The thing that keeps me coming back to your channel is the genuineness. Nothing on your ASMR feels forced. It just feels creative. Keep on being you!
i LOVE asmr videos that have background music. as someone who has always fallen asleep with some sort of music playing - soft background music + relaxing asmr together is heavenlyyy
apparently i am highly opinionated because i have a burning desire to answer these. so here we go!! thanks for the vid ozley xxx 1. i’d say no re. the tiktok thing!! if you’re into asmr you expect a lot of tapping i think. it’s one of the most classic triggers around!! i’m a fan but usually in more of a casual way rather than full tapping videos 2. i like the quieter more clicky whisper, but it sometimes depends on the mic settings. i am not a soft spoken person before bed, only for daytime! 3. i don’t mind seeing the mic if they’re heavily involved (i.e brushing, scratching) but if they’re not i prefer not to see them. but will watch either way! 4. i love eye contact in asmr. i feel immediately less connected without it 5. i think media is always better when someone has their heart in it and i feel bad watching someone not have a good time! and i can often tell. but when it’s your career and a lot rides on a certain take or something, it’s hard to control, so i have empathy for you guys and can still feel relaxed either way i think 6. i like some veeeery subtle white noise (like yours!) because complete silence is eerie to me, but i agree that don’t want anything high pitched. if i listen to it on its own i always want dark noise or brown noise specifically!! 7. something personal and homey as a background for me for suuuure!! too much colour and stuff is distracting. 8. NO MUSIC!!!! cannot do it before bed. the contrast in tonal quality between the deep bg music and the gentle sounds of the mic is not relaxing for me 9. same as you!! just a watch till i’m sleepy and then headphones out and phone off and sleep (getting there right about now!!) 10. yes yes yes direct brushing!! doesn’t even have to be light. it sounds like waves 11. probs around 25 is ideal for me!! i usually only have like 30 mins before bed on my phone including asmr time so i only really need that much (much love ozley!! have looooved typing out these answers it’s helping me rest my brain
Ooh i might try to incorporate some brown noise in the future! Never tried that but I love brown noise on its own as well. Thank you for all these answers my friend!! Helps me so much ♡
Whisper #2 for sure, and soft spoken is great too. Tapping has never really done anything for me. But my all time favorite trigger, that lights my head up, is slow deliberate hand movements with super close breathy whispers. YOU NAILED MY BIGGEST PET-PEEVE, asmrtists not making eye contact, and just looking at their view finder. Thanks again for all of your work. You’re the best.
My favourite themes are makeup and pampering, because I love the sound of the products - beauty blender, brushes, creams... I also loved the sleepy session from the fall of 2024, when you gave us scenarios to imagine
5:10 I absolutely love finger flutters. I don't think they are overdone. They get me tingles every single time and its one of the few things which actually give me tingles. Also the nails sound.
26:56 I love love love closeup whispers like this with soft movements and maybe even some brushing. Its one of the only things that gives me tingles. I do think having variety within the video is a good thing, as long as both the close and the far visuals/sounds happen for long enough at a time
I love close-up slow/gentle ASMR, it really calms my nervous system. I enjoy tapping (camera/screen tapping is so good), super close whispering, a dark background, rain/nature sounds, trigger words, mic brushing, and hair clipping (my favorite trigger of all time). I don't mind the mic placement, whatever is easier for the creator honestly. When the ASMRtist is happy and relaxed, so am I! I think looking in the viewfinder and background noise is totally fine and often uncontrollable. Also, I'll watch any length of video from my favorite creators. I have a negative sensory reaction to dry skin sounds, so finger fluttering doesn't do it for me personally. That's just my input- when you do what feels natural to you, the audience will follow!
I love soft whispers,your choice in music rain/nature/spa/humming/singing sounds, dim lighting, hand movements, face caressing with hands or makeup brush, comforting words/positive affirmations. And I fall sleep while watching lol
1. I love listening to any tapping, as long as it is not too aggressive or overused 2. I prefer more of the soft whispers/softspoken, the clicky whispers are definitely more tingly, but it's harder to fall asleep with them 3. I think that the use of finger flutters depends on how often, they sound nice but aren't very relaxing 4. I don't mind where the mic is, as long as the video sounds nice 😆 5. I do prefer when you look at the view finder, but eye contact is nice as long as it's not too intence 6. I always feel better when i can see if the other person is happy, but I'm really bad on picking up on it 7. As long as the white noise isn't louder than the asmrtist or trigger I don't mind it that much 8. Normally I like a more visually appealing background but your videos are more calming so I don't mind 9. I prefer no music 10. I normally using talling asmr for playing in the background while I'm doing a task for relaxation, otherwise I'll play it through 11. I definately like longer videos, but it depends on my mood, however I do check the time before playing the video 12. I prefer when the asmrtist is closer ro the camera, like the way you do it I love your videos, they are so relaxing, thank you!
9:38 This is actually very important to me as I am quite good at sensing the vibe, and since asmr is like 'vulnerable' (if that makes sense) I can't watch when the vibe is off or I'll get in that mood too, but I get that we all have bad days, I appreciate a lot how you do it❤
My favorite type of asmr videos is when you can tell that the creator is doing their thing and having fun with it. Regardless if that’s like having a thing they come back to or if they are excited to try new things. I feel like you really can tell. And for the more concrete stuff: personally I prefer a whisper any whisper, tapping and hand sounds are great, not big on mic brushing but that’s very much just a personal preference, the rest I feel is just the individual asmrtists flavor. Thank you for bringing us fantastic content!
I pressed play when I started doing my nighttime routine & literally answered every one in detail out loud to myself in my bathroom, but since I'm settling down for sleep I'll just give my two cents on a few that really stood out to me. The sort of middle of the road whispering is definetly the best to me. Loud whispers sound too harsh & I'm not at all a fan of anything that borders on unintelligible whispers, they tend to make me uncomfortable. Your soft spoken voice is absolutely perfect, by the way, it's very comforting & soothing. To me, whatever background someone uses is just their style, I choose what I prefer to see when looking for a video, but it's not all that important. As long as there's nothing super bright or distracting I'm not particular. As far as dealing with outside sounds, I don't mind them. Most ASMRtists are working out of their home, I imagine, & probably not making videos as their full time job. I don't expect a perfectly curated background at all times. I will say, though, if you've already established there's external noise like cars or planes &/or you're fairly certain you can tone the noise down in editing, don't mention every one. That's not a critique of you personally, I've just listened to a few people who mention outside sounds frequently that barely come across in the video & I find myself distracted by listening for the sound. It's nothing major, it just takes me out of the experience a bit. Thank you for doing a video like this & for also giving the caveat that you're ultimately going to do what makes you the most happy. I'd hate to see you stressing yourself out trying to please everyone, but I do look forward to you maybe trying out some new things after being inspired by some answers.
I found your channel around the second half of last year and fell in love with your videos! They are always some of my favorites. For your questions I love the second type of whispering and I love your taps and when you do the nail clicks/finger flutters. It all just sounds so good and it’s very your brand the nail clicks lol I love that the microphones are out of frame it just seems more personal? I also prefer your background the most (unless it’s something like goodnight moons where it adds to the ambience) but your black background is just amazing in my opinion. The length of the video isn’t that big deal to me since I always loop the videos haha but the longer they are I always appreciate and save for when I do chores and such and have it as background. The eye contact isn’t so much an issue to me but I definitely would notice it more if you did it more often like you said you did in the beginning of your asmr career lol I also love brushing on mics but I also think just brushing the camera is so soothing too. Thank you so much for putting in so much effort and care into the videos you make they are amazing and I love them all. I appreciate you so much!!
Eye contact makes it so much more personal! I only use asmr to sleep so I prefer the darker background. Love the mic brushing. Love when you hum, my all time favorites are focus on me, and mirrored touch ❤
Your glass tapping is nice, and you're never excessive on any one thing. No to soft spoken, yes to dark background. Music...no opinion (I am so hypnotized by your whispering and other sounds I never hear anything else) I can ONLY fall asleep with a good ASMR playing. No ads with premium and I turn auto-play off. Your light brush technique is Devine. If I'm not asleep by 25 minutes, then I need to get out of bed. I can't type anymore cause I'm about to pass out now. Thanks for all you do, as many asmr-artists I've listened to since 2017 you are #1 in my top 3!
I enjoy your hand movements, the way you use brushes, your eyes and your soft voice. You do an amazing job of being yourself and not trying to be like others. I watch different ASMR artists for different things. I really enjoy your work. I have never fallen asleep watching you but, you are quite good at helping me with anxiety.
I discovered your channel 4 years ago, I immediately liked your universe. Your tapping is nice because it is very soft. I love the white noise, like the sound of rain it’s so soothing, the humming then your soft whispers. The decor is fine as it is, we can focus on you and no distraction. The only thing I like less is the sound of rubbing on the microphone. I also like personal attention, brushing hair. Thank you for all your work. ❤❤
My favorite videos from you are your older ones where you had light music, maybe a little rain noise, and lots of positive affirmations. It's just so relaxing and calming. I go back and watch those videos more than any other.
Thank you for this because I love answering questions!! 😂 1. I love gentle, slow, purposeful tapping but I hate aggressive tapping or really fast tapping because it feels stressful and overwhelming to me. I especially love scratchy-tapping or alternating between the two. 2. I almost exclusively listen to clicky close whispering, with some exceptions for creators I have been watching long term who I’m used to. The clickier the better for me! Soft spoken can be nice when it’s very quiet, however I can’t fall asleep to it for some reason. 3. I love intermittent finger flutters in a video but not with other fast sounds at the same time, such as fast repeating sounds or words. 4. It does look better to not have the microphones in frame, but it’s not something I’ve ever really thought about myself. 5. I love eye contact in ASMR, and I actually get irritated when people stare at the viewfinder. It makes it seem like they are uninvolved, like when someone doesn’t look at you when you are trying to talk to them. 6. It is very important to me to be able to feel that the creator is passionate about the ASMR they are creating. I think it comes across in the sound if someone’s heart isn’t in it, and the best sounds are always made with focus and care. The best is when you can tell the creator is so involved that they are making themselves deeply relaxed and sleepy. 7. I never mind white noise as long as it isn’t too loud or distracting. I actually enjoy some of it, like quiet birds or cars in the background, or even very quiet voices in the background. It makes me feel like I’m there with the asmrtist, as some other people have said as well. 8. I always prefer a dark background, or a cozy bedroom-like background with dark ambient lighting. It helps to not overstimulate my eyes before bed. 9. I like background music when it is very quiet, I always like the asmr sounds or the whispers to be the primary focus. 10. I fall asleep pretty much every single night with an asmr video playing. If I close the video and then try to sleep I always end up getting distracted or in my head again and lose my sleepiness. 11. I will sometimes casually watch shorter videos throughout the day for enjoyment or relaxation, but if I’m looking for a video to sleep to then I skip anything that is less than 45 minutes long. So the longer the better! Thank you for this, this was fun!! ☺️
I love the tapping the finger flutters you’re incredibly talented at what you do your ASMR videos are so soothing and beautifully done, they truly make a difference in helping me relax!
First of all, thank you so much for doing these videos, Ozley. I really struggle to fall asleep most nights and having a familiar voice to play truly helps. I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we are so appreciative of you! To answer some of your questions... I always put on a video to leave it playing as I fall asleep (I like to hear another voice or something else going on in the room so I brain doesn't stress and can just go to sleep). I always look for something thats 30 minutes minimum, but I will always go for an hour long video over a 30 minute one (even if you just repeat the content with rain sounds, or quiet calming music layered over it - some other artists I like do that and thats fine with me!) I just don't want the video end before I'm asleep (because the consistent, reliable sound is what actually helps me fall asleep), and it'll often take me 45 minutes to actually go to sleep. Nothing worse than finally almost being asleep and then the video stops and the silence is so loud lol. So yes, I definitely fall asleep "watching" the videos. I really like that youtube allows you to set a sleep timer now, so I usually set it for an hour (which is why I like the videos that are longer than that) so I don't have to worry about an ad at the end. You also asked about distance from camera - a lot of the times, I won't actually be looking at the screen, I'm just listening. I'll start by watching, but about ten minutes in I'll flip the phone over (unless it's a dark background video, I love those) to actually try to sleep. I never even noticed the different distances from the camera! I love when the video is consistent with the level of talking or not talking (so it's like a calming, gentle audiobook without a lot of other sounds, or it's sort of a scene with a specific vibe that you can count on staying mostly static, like taking care of you when you're sick or helping you put on makeup and chatting while doing it). Also, I'm VERY excited for a rhythmic asmr video! I love those shorts that you do. I also just really love the ones where you're playing a part in a sort of scene (see the above mentioned) so its sort of like you're just hanging with a friend and have safe company as you drift off to sleep. (Plus, LOVE the finger flutters. That was what first attracted me to your asmr videos in the first place on tiktok! That sound is just lovely.) I do also enjoy videos without speaking, where its just the face tracing or brushing or finger flutters (or a collection of all!), as a quieter, gentler option. Sometimes I just can't handle a voice and I just need some sort of consistent sound to break up the silence, but music has far too much going on and those meditative audios feel like I'm just going in circles (its repetitive in a very structured way that asmr triggers just aren't... I wish I could explain it better than that!). Maybe that's just me, though. All this to say, these are just one person's opinions. But I, for one, really appreciate your videos and am grateful that you've continued to make them. I have a few favorites that I consistently revisit and it's just so comforting to have access to these. Thank you so much!
I do love your edits with the pre-recorded sounds incorporated with hand movements or as part of the layering. You're probably one if the only ones I know I watch that does it so well and I love it so thank you for that.
Hi Ozley!!! I love your videos! I’m not usually one to comment, but I’m apparently one to be influenced by encouragement, so here’s my thoughts: 1. I love tapping in ASMR! In random videos it can be distracting, but it’s one of the focuses in these videos, and I love the trigger! I also think a variety of sounds and materials in the tapping brings my attention! (I also really love when you show sounds from random things that you’ve found have a good sound! I think the weirdness is also attention grabbing and fun!) 2. I like when both types of whispering are used together, but I prefer the quieter whispers when by themselves, and I think overall I like when your videos slowly get quieter, because that matches with my drowsiness! Like when you start with a soft spoken “Hey friend” and end with a quiet whispered goodbye, with that gradual change, I think it helps me get drowsy. 3. I LOVE finger flutters! (I called them finger whispies in my head before I had the word flutter☺️) they are one of my all-time favorite triggers!!! 4. I think I prefer the mics to be out of frame, but it doesn’t mean I won’t watch ones with the mic🤷♀️ 5. I like eye contact! Especially when you are talking, but when you are showing a close up of tapping or a product or something, I kind of expect and like that your eyes are on what you are showing or on the viewfinder, so I like/don’t mind the lack of eye contact then. It also brings my attention to what you are showing more, when your attention is also on it. 6. I think I can definitely pick up on your mood, but it doesn’t break the relaxation for me. especially if you have clips of your irritation at construction or dogs barking, it doesn’t ruin anything for me, if anything I commiserate with the irritation, have a laugh in my head sometimes, and continue with the video. I think the opposite is also true tho, in that I like when I can tell you are really happy/almost giddy about new satisfying sounds! I share in the excitement, and then continue with the video, so I think it’s ok that I can sense mood/aura, and I like the personality you bring to your videos! 7. I love white noise, I always have my volume up to hear it! I think it creates a centering sound for my ADHD brain to focus on while hearing and seeing the triggers. You have a couple videos where you cut the white noise (and other sounds too) in one ear at a time, and that was so cool! It really highlighted the white noise for me and was fun! 8. I like the dark background, but I’ve also seen some of your older videos that have room backgrounds, and I like them too, but I like the dark when it’s close to bedtime. Busy colors is usually too much for me. 9. I usually prefer just white noise to music, but I do like when you’ve done small time blocks of soft music during moments of thinking or focus. I also REALLY like the humming and soft music videos you have! But those are specific, and in a different category to me. 10. I don’t mind hearing too many noises in the background, like cars, dogs, or whatever, but I also probably won’t notice if you do decide it bothers you and you cover it up🤷♀️ 11. I want to validate you doing things in the ways that you like and make you happy! At the end if the day, this is your content! We love it! But if someone doesn’t, then there are other people showing their own type of content that that person can go watch. We like your content because of you, so please don’t change things away from things you like just because that’s what some people are criticizing or because of trends! I love your personality and what you bring to videos because it’s you! (I do also appreciate your willingness to accommodate!🫶) (Yay for future rhythmic video!!!) 12. I usually notice that I’m falling asleep and turn off the video, but it’s not usually around a specific time stamp, it depends, and sometimes I don’t catch myself and wake up with my phone in my hand dead, because i didn’t plug it in 😂) 12. I am neutral on brushing on the mic, I prefer the sound of brushing a makeup brush through a hair brush better, but I definitely don’t hate the direct on-mic brushing. It has its moments. 13. I don’t usually care about the length of the video, I think if it goes over an hour I hesitate more unless I am specifically in the mood for a long video. I think I appreciate when the video is in between 15-40minutes. That’s usually my sweet spot on length, but I really do watch most (*all*) of your videos because I really love your content! (Also, if I fall asleep in the middle of a video, I usually watch it to fall asleep again, until I watch the whole thing before I fall asleep, and I don’t know what that says about my brain. (probably still ADHD) I think I just love your videos and like watching them through. I don’t like missing triggers and your ending slow down!) 14. I don’t mind the change in focus distance. I do not think it matters to me much if it has zooms or not. I like them, and I don’t think they interrupt my relaxation flow, but I also don’t think I’ll super miss them if you keep a video in the same focus. Up to you, really. Thank you for opening up this feedback conversation! I think this is really cool! I really appreciate you and your content! I love seeing your personality shine through in your videos! You truly are my favorite ASMRtist to watch, and just one of my favorite channels to watch period. Sending so much love your way!!!❤🫶
I enjoy your asmr and I agree that it's good to be in a good mood because it can be apparent. As for what type of asmr the nature sounds and even just like everyday sound like breathing, the typing, there's just something about tingling your brain without it feeling to trying hard, something soft and natural fir asmr is very relaxing. That's why massages, tingling fingers, or makeup brushes feel very amazing. I think it's about the experience you get. You do such a great job leading into taking us into a place if relaxation and personally I'm able to enjoy your content. Thank you so much I also enjoyed this!!
I love the videos you make, specially when there is background music in it. I dont go to sleep with your videos, or get sleepy at all, I listen to them when I'm working, and put them in the background, specially if Im stressed at work, your voice calms me down, therefore, I appreciate if your videos are longer than 30 minutes.
Hey Ozley, I've been watching your videos since covid, and i can't even begin to express how much youve helped my mental health. I hope this donation expresses some of that thanks. ❤
Same for me, it helped so much! especially some of them who I found so comforting and contemplative! one of my favs is ASMR The Sleepy Session 🌧 Slow Whispers + Music & Rain Sounds
I watch all videos you post regardless of the trigger or thumbnail. I love soft spoken also whispers. Most of the time I watch your video while I'm working to help me focus. Few times for sleeping so I enjoy looong videos, love mic brushing and eye contact. Regarding music, I think I prefer without music but I'm not bothered if there is music. Background does not matter to me if it's not too bright. I love close ups. You make us feel we are really there with you and I really enjoy that (feeling like a friend)
Long time subscriber here! I love the lower frequency whispers, long videos (sometimes I watch several of your videos in a row), and invisible trigger pulling and snipping are my favorite sounds for some reason. And I love when you hum!! The minor key and haunting lullabies are so soothing. You have a great voice! Not sure how difficult this would be to do, but I’ve listened to another artist a bit and he makes shorter videos longer by just looping the video with rain in the background and I’ve found that helps lull me to sleep. That said, I love your videos as they are! You’re the only RUclips creator I legitimately get excited about when a new video comes out. ❤
To begin- I will watch your videos regardless of my feels on triggers and the vibe of the video. There are few with as much cozy relax as your content offers. However - the sound of gloves, the medical kind, give me the squick. The rubbing, the stretching, the movement of the hands inside them. Icky. But that’s my medical trauma speaking. - Mouth sounds while trying to whisper, the clicking kind? I don’t know how to explain but it’s sort of like that repetitive noise that’s happening but you can’t find it. - I’m obsessed with hair brushing sounds, and scalp massages! The tingles are unreal. - I prefer the vibe of being friends, with compassion, understanding and just… Being there when it’s hard. - Your reprogramming videos were some of the first I saw. The clicking gear sounds and the idea that I could be programmed to feel less anxiety is so different. The focus on me trigger in these ones was brain tingling.
Definitely prefer longer videos and I do fall asleep watching them!! White noise has never been on my radar, but I don’t use headphones. Love tapping on wood. Love your setup and the way you whisper; love your attention to detail! You’re amazing! ❤
I Definitely watch your videos to fall asleep to. Half the time I don't "watch" them. I just lie down, sit my phone next to me, and fall asleep listening to your voice. Really helps me calm my over thinking. I especially love when you say to not stress about the past. Dont overthink the future, just bring yourself to the present moment. The best part is when you say "your safe" there's just something about those words that make all my stress dissappear. I usually drift off to sleep then get woken up again halfway through your videos, then i turn them off and fall deep asleep. But sometimes your videos send me to deep sleep and I get jump scared by an ad at the end 😂
Hey Ozley! Love you and your videos. Tapping: yes if it is slow and gentle. Do not like hard, fast and aggressive tapping. Whispers: yes for unintelligible and your normal soft spoken whispers but absolutely not with the first loud one. Finger flutters: Yes 100% love these never can have enough of these. Microphone: doesn’t matter, most of the time I am not watching and just listening Eye contact: never noticed you looking in the viewfinder, but yes love eye contact. Side note I have the same cups😊 Personal sense: I can definitely notice some irritation but I think it’s okay some times. You are human but I love when you note it in a video and make yourself laugh and enjoy what you are making. White noise: I definitely notice a static or hum, but it’s fine most of the time. Love the type of music you like and it’s good with or without. Also love natural normal sounds, birds, slow windchimes. I really wanted to say I LOVE when you do the “shutdowns” and all sounds disappear just nothing. Background: dark and warm lighting are my favorites. Falling asleep: I like 30+ minute videos and I have to turn it off and take out my headphones before I fall asleep. You had one video when the last 10 minutes or so were silence with gentle reminders to turn the phone off and that was amazing. But I mostly listen during the day to help with anxiety. Brushing: love it on the mic and love when you do the layered sounds after too. Overall I feel like ASMR is so personal and there are so many ASMRtists that viewers will find what they like. Personally I find the asmrtists that enjoy the same things I like, naturally. I can tell if a creators tone and vibe and triggers are and will be ones I enjoy within a few minutes. Just want to say I love your videos and please don’t stop making them they are amazing and have helped me a ton with daily anxiety I didn’t even know I had. Thank you so much ❤you don’t know how loved you are.
This video is ridiculously relaxing. Love your soft speaking and whispering. Shut me off like a light switch. Passed out, woke up 30 minutes later, not remembering who i am or what year it is. 😂😂❤❤😴💤😇
I really appreciate the sound quality of your videos. Sometimes its like you can almost feel your voice when listening through a pair of quality headphones. Personally, I’m in it for the whispers and music.
I love soft whispers with soft brushing and hand triggers more than tapping. I absolutely love soft music or white noise in the background. Dark backgrounds for the win. Also length isn't a deal breaker but I watch more as background noise at work so I am not falling asleep and get kind of bored after about 30-45 minutes with one video.
To be honest, i enjoy alot, i really do is your wispers, You have the gift in your voice, and your shorts of how you edit your videos, they are amazing!!
I’m a huge fan of you and all things ASMR, and follow a handful of other artists but I am getting bored of a makeup brush, tapping on everything, and I’m also not a lover of the loud whisper or whispers I can’t understand. My absolute fav videos you have done are the ones where you role play being a caring, kind and funny friend. Where your personality shines through and you just have a giggle with us. One of my favs was your video where you started by giving us yellow roses. The most loveliest of experiments to watch…and the face cleanses you do fabulously started and now everywhere! 🧖🏼♀️ Truly love your work Ozley…thank for being so creative, hard working and caring. ❤❤❤
1. Tapping: I think I am with the majority of responses that I have been seeing, where I like tapping when it seems more intentional and careful (I shy away from the fast and aggressive styles for that reason). 2. Whispering: I like a good mix of all three types whispering/soft spoken. They all seemed very gentle and calming. 3. finger fluttering: I really like finger fluttering and when people rub their hands together- makes nice sounds! 4. Microphone: I never really thought much about microphone placement in the videos but now that I know you put so much thought into it, the greater appreciation I have for you! I still don't mind much, unless it's a roleplay type video. Then, I don't want to see the mic. It'll take me out of the fantasy of it all~ 5. Eye contact: personally, I like eye contact too. I can't quite explain why other than it's more realistic and comforting. 6. Aura: I haven't been able to pick up on any asmrtist's negative aura before. So I am either terrible at that (aka it must not matter to me all that much), or they are really good at hiding it. I am usually too sleepy to pick up on those things. 7. White noise: if I am listening to an asmrtist with no white noise for a bit, it's hard and a little jarring to switch to and asmrtist that has white noise so there are times I will find a new video until I can adjust. That said, I usually get over it, but a constant "rustle" noise is irritating. 8. Background: I watch ASMR to fall asleep so my brightness is turned all the way down and I prefer the background to be as dark as possible. Too many creators have super bright lights and things going on in the background that make it too distracting for me and I can't sleep. 9. Music: I was apprehensive, but the music you put on your videos are perfect. I would be down if you wanted to experiment with other noises and sounds. 10. I usually fall asleep around the 15 min mark when it's hard to keep my eyes open. (I also don't want to wake up to an ad or with my headphones jammed in my ears.) 11. Video length: But I prefer long form videos 30 min. 12. Close-ups/far away: It's pretty important to me because I really enjoy this formatting. I like how the close up feels intimate and personal while the far away offers a little bit of a break or change in scenery, if only for a little bit.
So many opinions to share😊 I love your ASMR, your tapping, because you are rhythmic and light with your touch, not so much with others, your whisper and "mouth sounds" (that sounds so creepy lol) and white nose helps me sleep. Thanks, love your channel and I totally fall asleep watching!
Happy New Year! I hope it goes great for you Thank you for all of last years content. To answer some of your questions. I would love to see you do more roleplays like you did a long time ago. Your barbershop and "weird doctor" roleplays are ASMR classics imo. I prefer the way you keep the microphones out of frame in your videos, 100% agree with you. Looking into the view finder instead of the camera is a bit of an ASMR pet peeve for me lol but I don't think your that bad with doing it. I prefer the black background but for some videos a colorful one that matches your aesthetic could be cool. I like a mixture of both close and far away angles. I enjoy both your short and long video lengths I am not a huge fan of finger flutters or brushing directly on a bare mic.
thank you, Ozley, for your videos 💛 my favourites are unintelligible whisper and soft voice, tapping and scratching eye contact is better than looking somewhere behind the camera) as for me, i prefer black background with no music or singing/humming (but your voice is just wonderful) yeah, i fall asleep while a asmr video is playing mic brushing 😍 20-30 minute video is usually enough for me (i watch it twice sometimes if necessary)) but i watch your videos whether it long or short thank you! and looking forward to rhythmic asmr ❤
Ohh the white noise cover is a really good question... natural environmental sounds are ok as long as they aren't audibly louder than the current trigger. The background sounds seem to be a smooth and fairly seamless cover i like. I actively fall asleep watching ASMR videos and really appreciate at the 10 plus min mark for videos to have a drawing flow it really helps the zone out/ turn off your brain. Love this video and being asked as viewers our opinions ❤
6:44 yeah I'd say the "attitude" of the ASMRtist is quite important. I love asmr when you can tell the person loves doing the triggers too, and or when the ASMRtist is relaxed or gets relaxed by their own triggers
For me, close focus, soft whispers, mouth sounds, eye contact, brushing on the mike are best. White noise perfectly acceptable. Also maybe a role play where you're a messenger delivering very good news.
Hiiii ❤️ 1. I loooove tapping, when it’s done with different rythms it’s really nice 2. I prefer normal whispers, I hate soft spoken 3. Finger flutters is a big yes for me, love it 4. I do actually prefer when I don’t see microphones, it feels more cozy idk 5. Eye contact is good, feels more personal 6. I've never noticed any discontent while watching your videos but yes I think it's better if the asmrtist gives off a good mood and is happy to do what he does 7. White noise is annoying for sure, especially high pitch ones but i don’t notice it in your videos so that’s good! 8. I like black background but also homy ones with nice lights (not too bright) 9. I love relaxing background music, i fall asleep to 3 hours long videos with that kind of music or ASMR, so both in one video will be awesome for me ! 10. I fall asleep to videos, i don’t stop them, i just choose them carefully to be sure there are not more visuals than triggers 11. Yes to brushing directly on the mic, i love it, even more harsh it’s good 12. I think for your kind of videos there is no need to be 2 hours long, 25 is a bit too short for me, 30 to 45min it’s perfect 13. I like closeups, don’t need much of it tho 14. I would like to add, I obviously love talking ASMR buuut I sometimes feel like triggers are forgetten for the talks, I would like triggers to be longer I hope everything is clear ! English is not my first language 🫶🏻 Thank you Ozley
You really make me lose my anxiety ACTUALLY I was nervous because I have exams tomorrow but after I watched your video make me feel more comfortable and not worried anymore ❤ Can you wish me luck guys 🥺
I love 25-30 minute videos and I fall asleep with them playing instead of turning it off. Love the 2nd whispers, eye contact, and mics off camera but would also watch with them in view. I don’t really notice the variety of shots most of the time since I’m just listening to audio to fall asleep but I do appreciate the close up sounds vs further away sounds, etc.
Love rhythmic asmr!! And it’s nice when the mic is out of frame. Eye contact is nice. Music can be sooo relaxing. Sometimes I fall asleep watching it and sometimes I put my phone down and roll over. Honestly just depends. Don’t like brushing. I definitely like longer videos more and I do check before clicking but there is def a place for shorter videos. A variety of close up and far away is better I think.
I'm writing this comment as I watch your video so I don't miss anything. I guess I'm highly opinionated! 😂 1 tapping - I love tapping!! I find myself lightly tapping on everything. It's so relaxing 2 whispering - softb whispering is the best 3 finger flutters - I could take it or leave it but the nails rubbing together.. 🤌🏻 4 microphone placement - whatever makes you happy! 5 eye contact - it's great! I feel like you're talking to just me, like I have a friend 6 energy - I think it's very important for the asmrtist to enjoy making their own videos, but we're all human, and things can make it difficult to film. Overall, if the vibe is good I enjoy it. 7 white noise - I use bose headphones and hear it in every video but its never annoying. As long as it's not louder than the asmr triggers I don't mind. 8 dark background - the background is irrelevant to me personally. I'm too focused on listening and watching hand movements to notice. 9 music - I love background music!! General noise is part of the realism for me. I don't mind at all. 10 Some nights I wake up to my headphones strangling me and my phone cord wrapped around me 😅 other nights I'm more aware and will put my phone down and fall asleep. 11 microphone brushing- YES, just yes to it all! 12 vidoe length - I prefer longer but time isn't watch draws me to a video. It's the artist and the thumbnail shown. 13 variety of shots - I like the different variety, especially when it highlights the trigger you're doing at the time. My relaxation never feels interrupted with the change. We can all see your love and appreciation for asmr, and it shows in your videos! I love how you're evolving as an asmrtist. It's inspiring to see you growing. ❤ I can't wait to see what you come up with for 2025.
I loved this video! For the whispers, I prefer the ‘softer’ ones too but it seems like there’s less and less asmrtist who actually get that! Sarah Lavender and you are two of my favs, partly because of this. Also definitely prefer eye contact over looking at the view finder!
I literally said "YOOO" out loud when the video basically started with a smooth transition from the thumbnail. Absolutely fantastic job on that and the video. 👏👏
By the time I sit down and fudge my brain with random RUclips videos is usually the part of the day when I finally get to stop and do nothing, and once I do, anything relaxing will make me nod off. So, it's completely normal for me to fall asleep. Deeper sounds affect me greatly. The brush you were using on the microphone is strong, and blocking out part of the frame is a very powerful visual trigger for me and there is no way I can survive both. I like the more stationary camera but moving closer to the camera with either yourself or an object is just fine. Fortunately, I don't get ads with RUclips. It's really the only subscription that I stick with, but longer videos are always a treat because I enjoy surrendering to the experience and after a day in the concrete jungle the more time I have to not worry about time is welcome. As soon as you hit the finger flutters I began to fade and only became alert enough to focus on your questions for the last half of the video. This was a cool one and it's great to offer some feedback. Cheers!
1. Tapping is great! 2. Definitely the softer, quieter whisper 3. Finger flutters are some of the best triggers 4. No preference on mic in frame 5. View finder: it depends, each style just evokes slightly different vibes and intensity, but both have their place 6. Mood definitely comes through, but in my opinion, there's nuance. A 4th wall breaking moment to deal with an annoyance can still come through as very genuine and enjoyable. As long as it doesn't feel artificial, it can work well! 7. White noise is not much of a bother unless it comes across as high pitched 8. No preference, it has a big impact on mood but no color/style is inherently better, imo 9. Background music -- can work really well in moderation, but generally prefer more ambience than music 10. You doing what feels authentic and fun to you is the most important theme, it comes across in these! 11. Use the video for relaxation, but never fall asleep directly watching 12. Brushing on mic - yep! 13. Length - generally prefer longer, but the perfect length is however long the content/your interest in it demands. I'd rather something short, than something long that doesn't look like the artist is enjoying 14. Closeups vs far away - not important, both are good Thank you for the years of amazing content, love what you are doing!
I LOOOVE the focus trigger that you do, when evrything is quite and then you put back the sound, I also prefer longer videos I usually hear asmr to focus during work and it helps me focus more when they are longer. THANK YOU love your content.
Hi Ozley to answer all those questions : 1-I love a slow and soft tapping but not for too long 2-soft whispers i like not soft speaking usually but when you do it it is fine i think 3-your microphone placement is perfect i don’t like it when for other asmrtists it is visible to me (i love a good mystery keeps the magic) 4-I definitely prefer eye contact feels weird to me when asmrtists keep looking to the side all the time (breaks the magic) 5-I can feel other people’s energy by looking into their eyes the first very second so I always know when something is bothering them or wrong so as i am myself very sensitive person i would feel what they are feeling profoundly and i would be bothered not relaxed so yes very important that the asmrtist is enjoying too 6-i live a good white noise personally i love your videos with rain pouring on the background those are my favorite ❤️ 6-I also love your singing voice it feels ethereal to me 7-I always fall asleep during the videos and i can’t sleep if i shut down my phone 8-i love brushing on mics when it is slow reminds me of calm waves 9-i love your 25’ videos (i think it is a good ratio but would not mind a 40’) I Hope it helps i know it is not much but i tried my best to help out with my answers and thank you so much for what you do it sure helped me a lot relax during difficult times keep up the good work ❤️😊
i LOVE white noise! i even sometimes just listen to white noise or pink and brown noise instead of asmr. i think actually ultimately quiet rooms can be unsettling
The way the video started from the thumbnail was so fluid, loved that lol
Thank you!! ☺️
I appreciated that as well.
@@OzleyASMR youre a goddess and such a hard worker , thank you for countless hours of amazing asmr , peace and calm!
I've just noticed that you hit a million subscribers, been here since 20k, you absolutely deserve this success and all the future milestones to come. Congrats Ozley!
one of my favourite things that i have really only see you do really well is really small sassy "4th wall breaks" i loveeee when u make a face or roll your eyes or give us a look like you're on the office, that makes your videos super personable to me like im hanging out with a friend irl and we're doing asmr together
and shes so funny ALL THE TIME like it feels so natural and friendly to me and the way that her personality is actually like that (at least as seen on the behind the scenes videos) it feels like we're watching a persona. maybe there's bunch of asmrists like that in reality but for me it's an ozley thing and i really enjoy that
yes! someone who notes the difference between loud and quiet whispers. I love very quiet or soft spoken tones and yours are always perfect. loud whispers are overstimulating somehow!
I support this!
No I get this. I get so sad when I find like exactly what I need go fall asleep but the person's whispers are overestimating
i love tapping, but specifically slow and gentle tapping. i find fast tapping to be overstimulating and less tingly, the anticipation of when the taps will come is part of it!
i prefer a softer borderline unintelligible whisper to a louder one, but both are nice. The louder whisper can tend to have those high pitched hissing noises that aren’t my fav. soft spoken will always be my number one though!
finger flutters will always be king, never stop. the nails sliding against each other is also top tier, one of my favorite triggers from you.
i prefer the mics out of frame, it definitely helps me relax more and it makes the entire experience much more immersive.
i like that you make eye contact with the camera. even as someone who doesn’t really like eye contact irl, i find it soothing in videos and also helps with immersion!
it’s not the most important to me if the asmrtist is enjoying themself, but it definitely makes the videos much better when you can feel the joy and dedication to the craft. the thing i notice the most isn’t irritation but boredom. if the artist dgaf abt the video, it comes through.
i agree that the hissing variety of white noise is evil. i think it came from hell actually. but lower pitched white noise is fine, and in a roleplay can even add to the immersion factor by making even the pauses sound as if you’re in the video setting.
i prefer the dark ambience unless its for a roleplay video, in which case i love a themed setting (like the waiting room from the reprogamming video)
i like music but not through the whole video, it helps with relaxation but blocks tingles for me. i dont mind the loud noises every once in a while of trains or cars or whatever, it makes it feel like we as the audience are sitting in your room and getting annoyed over minor inconveniences together. a bit of harmless parasocial bonding.
rhythmic asmr is a gift to this world as a musician literally nothing is more tingly than watching you experiment with different rhythms and patterns all with the same production quality and care that you put into everything. 10/10
im a terrible insomniac so i tend to go through multiple asmr videos a night before i sleep. usually the videos are still playing when i fall asleep. i watch asmr a lot during the day as a relaxation technique to help me manage panic attacks, and i usually watch them all the way through.
i enjoy direct mic brushing but its definitely better when its light. too heavy makes me feel like i got spiders in my ears or something.
i prefer longer videos but will still watch short ones. as a serial watcher i’ll have asmr playing for hours and hours back to back, so it’s nice to stay with individual videos for longer.
i like the change in view, i find the switch itself very tingly. i love up close shots in your short form as well, and i think in small doses it would be great in longform content!
i love answering questions like this, its a true joy. the scientist in my brain loooooves data collection. your videos have helped me get my anxiety and panic attacks under control and the quality of my life has truly improved. this is the least i can do
The one with the secretary at the start right? I love this one too
@@chrysanthi_yes exactly!!! the receptionist is such a fun character and the into rlly helps settle my brain into the asmr mood before the super tingly bits
I’m usually able to read big comments but DAMN
@ yeah i try not to give opinions to creators unprompted bc their art is already a gift but when i have the opportunity i can be very opinionated 😭😭
Across all of your videos, the ones I come back to over and over again have at least one of the following:
1) soft humming
2) sloowwww soft whispers that delay the enunciation of hard consonants at the end of words
3) reminders to breathe
4) positive affirmations
Thank you for your hard work and creativity with your content! You're so talented at this. If you ever decide you're done with this chapter of your life you would be such an asset to a team of foley artists.
my biggest thing is that true asmrists do things with intention!!! i can always tell when someone is just doing it and zoning out or not caring whereas my fav asmrtists really connect with the viewer, influencers tap for the sake of it because its in the zeitgeist but not with the same intention that a truly good asmrtist does
The influencer comment makes so much sense, and thank you for sharing! ☺️
Why do you call them "true"? There are different asmr artists. Some are attentive to the audience, and some have a different style. To differ them into "true" is judgemental and poor because you degrade rate people in that manner.
@JPcommunicates Well, it is ASMR for highly opinionated people after all...
I had just commented this exact thing a few minutes ago! I totally agree.
I feel like there's a distinction between people who create ASMR because they love it and want to share it with others, and people who create ASMR because the views and "attention" make them feel important. And I feel like the former are more pleasant to listen to than the latter, regardless of style.
There are ASMRtists that I listen to who don't talk or show their faces, and only focus on the sounds. They don't try to "connect" with the audience really, and their style is valid. But even with trigger-only videos, I can still tell whether or not the ASMRtist is dojng it because they love ASMR or not.
Also I really like the black/dark backdrops because visual triggers are really important for me to get tingles so the darker the video overall, the better.
I do have a shortcut to reduce the white point of my display at night but sometimes it isn’t enough.
Obviously its simultaneously also important to not make the image too dark because of quality loss in dark areas so i understand that it cant be too dark
2:35 I am a tapping fan but I think scratching is super underrated and I like when you scratch on glass textures it’s super relaxing
i don’t care about mic’s in the camera tbh, but i feel that not having them seen is really something that characterizes you (not intended to limit you!)
Never commented before but since I’m so early… as someone that doesn’t get tingles at all but still finds ASMR relaxing I think I 100% sense the vibe from the person in the video and the number one thing that makes an ASMR creator stand out is when they seem content/happy or in the flow of what they are creating.
If they (seemingly) aren’t feeling it then neither am I. So I guess my opinion would be to do whatever makes you feel connected to your audience and the craft and leads you to enjoying it more.
And thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put into creating thus far.
Thank you for this my friend ♥️ Totally on the same page here
I also do not get tingles, but thoroughly enjoy listening/watching ASMR videos.
The artists I most enjoy, seem to enjoy what they’re doing, upping my pleasure and relaxing. You and Gibi seem to have the most fun.
Thank you for the slow tapping, and changing tempo. Fast taps are less relaxing for me.
I watch to specifically fall asleep. I let my screen go dark and listen. Long silences are distracting and depending on the next sound, likely to wake me up. So soft rain, brown noise, is better than complete silence (in extended minutes).
I love eye contact! Feels so much more personal, we’re possibly having a conversation.
I also don’t get a lot of tingles and then it’s usually just like once throughout a video, but I never really realized if they are enjoying themselves or not
Your videos with music and singing are my favorite ASMR videos. I always listen to those immediately
I need to make another one it’s been awhile!! ♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing friend 🥹
@@OzleyASMRIf you have time, they have helped me fall asleep and are comforting during those dark days ❤
this is exactly what I would say as well! definitely sing more, this is the first opinion that came to my mind..
Yes to everything. 🤣 I like the variety. I think that keeps the triggers fresh? The thing that keeps me coming back to your channel is the genuineness. Nothing on your ASMR feels forced. It just feels creative. Keep on being you!
i LOVE asmr videos that have background music. as someone who has always fallen asleep with some sort of music playing - soft background music + relaxing asmr together is heavenlyyy
Noted! I love it as well ☺️
apparently i am highly opinionated because i have a burning desire to answer these. so here we go!! thanks for the vid ozley xxx
1. i’d say no re. the tiktok thing!! if you’re into asmr you expect a lot of tapping i think. it’s one of the most classic triggers around!! i’m a fan but usually in more of a casual way rather than full tapping videos
2. i like the quieter more clicky whisper, but it sometimes depends on the mic settings. i am not a soft spoken person before bed, only for daytime!
3. i don’t mind seeing the mic if they’re heavily involved (i.e brushing, scratching) but if they’re not i prefer not to see them. but will watch either way!
4. i love eye contact in asmr. i feel immediately less connected without it
5. i think media is always better when someone has their heart in it and i feel bad watching someone not have a good time! and i can often tell. but when it’s your career and a lot rides on a certain take or something, it’s hard to control, so i have empathy for you guys and can still feel relaxed either way i think
6. i like some veeeery subtle white noise (like yours!) because complete silence is eerie to me, but i agree that don’t want anything high pitched. if i listen to it on its own i always want dark noise or brown noise specifically!!
7. something personal and homey as a background for me for suuuure!! too much colour and stuff is distracting.
8. NO MUSIC!!!! cannot do it before bed. the contrast in tonal quality between the deep bg music and the gentle sounds of the mic is not relaxing for me
9. same as you!! just a watch till i’m sleepy and then headphones out and phone off and sleep (getting there right about now!!)
10. yes yes yes direct brushing!! doesn’t even have to be light. it sounds like waves
11. probs around 25 is ideal for me!! i usually only have like 30 mins before bed on my phone including asmr time so i only really need that much
(much love ozley!! have looooved typing out these answers it’s helping me rest my brain
Ooh i might try to incorporate some brown noise in the future! Never tried that but I love brown noise on its own as well. Thank you for all these answers my friend!! Helps me so much ♡
Whisper #2 for sure, and soft spoken is great too. Tapping has never really done anything for me. But my all time favorite trigger, that lights my head up, is slow deliberate hand movements with super close breathy whispers.
YOU NAILED MY BIGGEST PET-PEEVE, asmrtists not making eye contact, and just looking at their view finder.
Thanks again for all of your work. You’re the best.
I loooooove the close whispers! But a blend between all the speaking methods is so good cause the unexpected changing is tingly.
I LOVEEEE when you make behind the seen vids they are so fun. i also enjoy when the mic is out if frame it rlly makes it more imerssibe
My favourite themes are makeup and pampering, because I love the sound of the products - beauty blender, brushes, creams...
I also loved the sleepy session from the fall of 2024, when you gave us scenarios to imagine
5:10 I absolutely love finger flutters. I don't think they are overdone. They get me tingles every single time and its one of the few things which actually give me tingles. Also the nails sound.
This!!! I love flutters
Your positive affirmations and face touching have saved my life. Expiriment. You’re the GOAT of asmr
The layered humming and music puts me in a trance and I love the hard resets
26:56 I love love love closeup whispers like this with soft movements and maybe even some brushing. Its one of the only things that gives me tingles.
I do think having variety within the video is a good thing, as long as both the close and the far visuals/sounds happen for long enough at a time
I love close-up slow/gentle ASMR, it really calms my nervous system. I enjoy tapping (camera/screen tapping is so good), super close whispering, a dark background, rain/nature sounds, trigger words, mic brushing, and hair clipping (my favorite trigger of all time).
I don't mind the mic placement, whatever is easier for the creator honestly. When the ASMRtist is happy and relaxed, so am I! I think looking in the viewfinder and background noise is totally fine and often uncontrollable. Also, I'll watch any length of video from my favorite creators.
I have a negative sensory reaction to dry skin sounds, so finger fluttering doesn't do it for me personally.
That's just my input- when you do what feels natural to you, the audience will follow!
I love soft whispers,your choice in music rain/nature/spa/humming/singing sounds, dim lighting, hand movements, face caressing with hands or makeup brush, comforting words/positive affirmations. And I fall sleep while watching lol
10:13 the way you say “I wanna use this one” is so cute and satisfying to me for some reason
I think you’re an asmr genius. Keep up the good work.
Gentle tapping is the absolute best!
1. I love listening to any tapping, as long as it is not too aggressive or overused
2. I prefer more of the soft whispers/softspoken, the clicky whispers are definitely more tingly, but it's harder to fall asleep with them
3. I think that the use of finger flutters depends on how often, they sound nice but aren't very relaxing
4. I don't mind where the mic is, as long as the video sounds nice 😆
5. I do prefer when you look at the view finder, but eye contact is nice as long as it's not too intence
6. I always feel better when i can see if the other person is happy, but I'm really bad on picking up on it
7. As long as the white noise isn't louder than the asmrtist or trigger I don't mind it that much
8. Normally I like a more visually appealing background but your videos are more calming so I don't mind
9. I prefer no music
10. I normally using talling asmr for playing in the background while I'm doing a task for relaxation, otherwise I'll play it through
11. I definately like longer videos, but it depends on my mood, however I do check the time before playing the video
12. I prefer when the asmrtist is closer ro the camera, like the way you do it
I love your videos, they are so relaxing, thank you!
Ive been watching your videos for the past 3-4 years and i lovee your video's!!
9:38 This is actually very important to me as I am quite good at sensing the vibe, and since asmr is like 'vulnerable' (if that makes sense) I can't watch when the vibe is off or I'll get in that mood too, but I get that we all have bad days, I appreciate a lot how you do it❤
My favorite type of asmr videos is when you can tell that the creator is doing their thing and having fun with it. Regardless if that’s like having a thing they come back to or if they are excited to try new things. I feel like you really can tell. And for the more concrete stuff: personally I prefer a whisper any whisper, tapping and hand sounds are great, not big on mic brushing but that’s very much just a personal preference, the rest I feel is just the individual asmrtists flavor.
Thank you for bringing us fantastic content!
I pressed play when I started doing my nighttime routine & literally answered every one in detail out loud to myself in my bathroom, but since I'm settling down for sleep I'll just give my two cents on a few that really stood out to me.
The sort of middle of the road whispering is definetly the best to me. Loud whispers sound too harsh & I'm not at all a fan of anything that borders on unintelligible whispers, they tend to make me uncomfortable.
Your soft spoken voice is absolutely perfect, by the way, it's very comforting & soothing.
To me, whatever background someone uses is just their style, I choose what I prefer to see when looking for a video, but it's not all that important. As long as there's nothing super bright or distracting I'm not particular.
As far as dealing with outside sounds, I don't mind them. Most ASMRtists are working out of their home, I imagine, & probably not making videos as their full time job. I don't expect a perfectly curated background at all times.
I will say, though, if you've already established there's external noise like cars or planes &/or you're fairly certain you can tone the noise down in editing, don't mention every one. That's not a critique of you personally, I've just listened to a few people who mention outside sounds frequently that barely come across in the video & I find myself distracted by listening for the sound. It's nothing major, it just takes me out of the experience a bit.
Thank you for doing a video like this & for also giving the caveat that you're ultimately going to do what makes you the most happy. I'd hate to see you stressing yourself out trying to please everyone, but I do look forward to you maybe trying out some new things after being inspired by some answers.
I found your channel around the second half of last year and fell in love with your videos! They are always some of my favorites. For your questions I love the second type of whispering and I love your taps and when you do the nail clicks/finger flutters. It all just sounds so good and it’s very your brand the nail clicks lol I love that the microphones are out of frame it just seems more personal? I also prefer your background the most (unless it’s something like goodnight moons where it adds to the ambience) but your black background is just amazing in my opinion. The length of the video isn’t that big deal to me since I always loop the videos haha but the longer they are I always appreciate and save for when I do chores and such and have it as background. The eye contact isn’t so much an issue to me but I definitely would notice it more if you did it more often like you said you did in the beginning of your asmr career lol I also love brushing on mics but I also think just brushing the camera is so soothing too. Thank you so much for putting in so much effort and care into the videos you make they are amazing and I love them all. I appreciate you so much!!
Eye contact makes it so much more personal! I only use asmr to sleep so I prefer the darker background. Love the mic brushing. Love when you hum, my all time favorites are focus on me, and mirrored touch ❤
It's been so amazing to watch you grow up and evolve over the years! Here's to many more!
Your glass tapping is nice, and you're never excessive on any one thing. No to soft spoken, yes to dark background. Music...no opinion (I am so hypnotized by your whispering and other sounds I never hear anything else) I can ONLY fall asleep with a good ASMR playing. No ads with premium and I turn auto-play off. Your light brush technique is Devine. If I'm not asleep by 25 minutes, then I need to get out of bed. I can't type anymore cause I'm about to pass out now. Thanks for all you do, as many asmr-artists I've listened to since 2017 you are #1 in my top 3!
I enjoy your hand movements, the way you use brushes, your eyes and your soft voice. You do an amazing job of being yourself and not trying to be like others. I watch different ASMR artists for different things. I really enjoy your work. I have never fallen asleep watching you but, you are quite good at helping me with anxiety.
I discovered your channel 4 years ago, I immediately liked your universe. Your tapping is nice because it is very soft. I love the white noise, like the sound of rain it’s so soothing, the humming then your soft whispers. The decor is fine as it is, we can focus on you and no distraction.
The only thing I like less is the sound of rubbing on the microphone. I also like personal attention, brushing hair. Thank you for all your work. ❤❤
My favorite videos from you are your older ones where you had light music, maybe a little rain noise, and lots of positive affirmations. It's just so relaxing and calming. I go back and watch those videos more than any other.
What a wonderful channel. You are blessed! Thank you for providing positivity to people.
Love your videos so much and your fun energy that you bring out while making these videos. It's so relaxing listening ❤
As an intj, this might be the best type of asmr ive seen/heard
Thank you for this because I love answering questions!! 😂
1. I love gentle, slow, purposeful tapping but I hate aggressive tapping or really fast tapping because it feels stressful and overwhelming to me. I especially love scratchy-tapping or alternating between the two.
2. I almost exclusively listen to clicky close whispering, with some exceptions for creators I have been watching long term who I’m used to. The clickier the better for me! Soft spoken can be nice when it’s very quiet, however I can’t fall asleep to it for some reason.
3. I love intermittent finger flutters in a video but not with other fast sounds at the same time, such as fast repeating sounds or words.
4. It does look better to not have the microphones in frame, but it’s not something I’ve ever really thought about myself.
5. I love eye contact in ASMR, and I actually get irritated when people stare at the viewfinder. It makes it seem like they are uninvolved, like when someone doesn’t look at you when you are trying to talk to them.
6. It is very important to me to be able to feel that the creator is passionate about the ASMR they are creating. I think it comes across in the sound if someone’s heart isn’t in it, and the best sounds are always made with focus and care. The best is when you can tell the creator is so involved that they are making themselves deeply relaxed and sleepy.
7. I never mind white noise as long as it isn’t too loud or distracting. I actually enjoy some of it, like quiet birds or cars in the background, or even very quiet voices in the background. It makes me feel like I’m there with the asmrtist, as some other people have said as well.
8. I always prefer a dark background, or a cozy bedroom-like background with dark ambient lighting. It helps to not overstimulate my eyes before bed.
9. I like background music when it is very quiet, I always like the asmr sounds or the whispers to be the primary focus.
10. I fall asleep pretty much every single night with an asmr video playing. If I close the video and then try to sleep I always end up getting distracted or in my head again and lose my sleepiness.
11. I will sometimes casually watch shorter videos throughout the day for enjoyment or relaxation, but if I’m looking for a video to sleep to then I skip anything that is less than 45 minutes long. So the longer the better!
Thank you for this, this was fun!! ☺️
I love the tapping the finger flutters you’re incredibly talented at what you do your ASMR videos are so soothing and beautifully done, they truly make a difference in helping me relax!
First of all, thank you so much for doing these videos, Ozley. I really struggle to fall asleep most nights and having a familiar voice to play truly helps. I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we are so appreciative of you!
To answer some of your questions... I always put on a video to leave it playing as I fall asleep (I like to hear another voice or something else going on in the room so I brain doesn't stress and can just go to sleep). I always look for something thats 30 minutes minimum, but I will always go for an hour long video over a 30 minute one (even if you just repeat the content with rain sounds, or quiet calming music layered over it - some other artists I like do that and thats fine with me!) I just don't want the video end before I'm asleep (because the consistent, reliable sound is what actually helps me fall asleep), and it'll often take me 45 minutes to actually go to sleep. Nothing worse than finally almost being asleep and then the video stops and the silence is so loud lol. So yes, I definitely fall asleep "watching" the videos. I really like that youtube allows you to set a sleep timer now, so I usually set it for an hour (which is why I like the videos that are longer than that) so I don't have to worry about an ad at the end.
You also asked about distance from camera - a lot of the times, I won't actually be looking at the screen, I'm just listening. I'll start by watching, but about ten minutes in I'll flip the phone over (unless it's a dark background video, I love those) to actually try to sleep. I never even noticed the different distances from the camera!
I love when the video is consistent with the level of talking or not talking (so it's like a calming, gentle audiobook without a lot of other sounds, or it's sort of a scene with a specific vibe that you can count on staying mostly static, like taking care of you when you're sick or helping you put on makeup and chatting while doing it).
Also, I'm VERY excited for a rhythmic asmr video! I love those shorts that you do. I also just really love the ones where you're playing a part in a sort of scene (see the above mentioned) so its sort of like you're just hanging with a friend and have safe company as you drift off to sleep. (Plus, LOVE the finger flutters. That was what first attracted me to your asmr videos in the first place on tiktok! That sound is just lovely.) I do also enjoy videos without speaking, where its just the face tracing or brushing or finger flutters (or a collection of all!), as a quieter, gentler option. Sometimes I just can't handle a voice and I just need some sort of consistent sound to break up the silence, but music has far too much going on and those meditative audios feel like I'm just going in circles (its repetitive in a very structured way that asmr triggers just aren't... I wish I could explain it better than that!). Maybe that's just me, though.
All this to say, these are just one person's opinions. But I, for one, really appreciate your videos and am grateful that you've continued to make them. I have a few favorites that I consistently revisit and it's just so comforting to have access to these. Thank you so much!
Finger flutters will never be overdone. Also tapping is so good too! Nail rubbing. TBH, any content you put out, I’m here for it!
I do love your edits with the pre-recorded sounds incorporated with hand movements or as part of the layering. You're probably one if the only ones I know I watch that does it so well and I love it so thank you for that.
You are my favorite ASMR creator!! I love the video where you lit the candle. It was so relaxing. Pampering and makeup is my favorite.
Hi Ozley!!! I love your videos! I’m not usually one to comment, but I’m apparently one to be influenced by encouragement, so here’s my thoughts:
1. I love tapping in ASMR! In random videos it can be distracting, but it’s one of the focuses in these videos, and I love the trigger! I also think a variety of sounds and materials in the tapping brings my attention! (I also really love when you show sounds from random things that you’ve found have a good sound! I think the weirdness is also attention grabbing and fun!)
2. I like when both types of whispering are used together, but I prefer the quieter whispers when by themselves, and I think overall I like when your videos slowly get quieter, because that matches with my drowsiness! Like when you start with a soft spoken “Hey friend” and end with a quiet whispered goodbye, with that gradual change, I think it helps me get drowsy.
3. I LOVE finger flutters! (I called them finger whispies in my head before I had the word flutter☺️) they are one of my all-time favorite triggers!!!
4. I think I prefer the mics to be out of frame, but it doesn’t mean I won’t watch ones with the mic🤷♀️
5. I like eye contact! Especially when you are talking, but when you are showing a close up of tapping or a product or something, I kind of expect and like that your eyes are on what you are showing or on the viewfinder, so I like/don’t mind the lack of eye contact then. It also brings my attention to what you are showing more, when your attention is also on it.
6. I think I can definitely pick up on your mood, but it doesn’t break the relaxation for me. especially if you have clips of your irritation at construction or dogs barking, it doesn’t ruin anything for me, if anything I commiserate with the irritation, have a laugh in my head sometimes, and continue with the video. I think the opposite is also true tho, in that I like when I can tell you are really happy/almost giddy about new satisfying sounds! I share in the excitement, and then continue with the video, so I think it’s ok that I can sense mood/aura, and I like the personality you bring to your videos!
7. I love white noise, I always have my volume up to hear it! I think it creates a centering sound for my ADHD brain to focus on while hearing and seeing the triggers. You have a couple videos where you cut the white noise (and other sounds too) in one ear at a time, and that was so cool! It really highlighted the white noise for me and was fun!
8. I like the dark background, but I’ve also seen some of your older videos that have room backgrounds, and I like them too, but I like the dark when it’s close to bedtime. Busy colors is usually too much for me.
9. I usually prefer just white noise to music, but I do like when you’ve done small time blocks of soft music during moments of thinking or focus. I also REALLY like the humming and soft music videos you have! But those are specific, and in a different category to me.
10. I don’t mind hearing too many noises in the background, like cars, dogs, or whatever, but I also probably won’t notice if you do decide it bothers you and you cover it up🤷♀️
11. I want to validate you doing things in the ways that you like and make you happy! At the end if the day, this is your content! We love it! But if someone doesn’t, then there are other people showing their own type of content that that person can go watch. We like your content because of you, so please don’t change things away from things you like just because that’s what some people are criticizing or because of trends! I love your personality and what you bring to videos because it’s you! (I do also appreciate your willingness to accommodate!🫶)
(Yay for future rhythmic video!!!)
12. I usually notice that I’m falling asleep and turn off the video, but it’s not usually around a specific time stamp, it depends, and sometimes I don’t catch myself and wake up with my phone in my hand dead, because i didn’t plug it in 😂)
12. I am neutral on brushing on the mic, I prefer the sound of brushing a makeup brush through a hair brush better, but I definitely don’t hate the direct on-mic brushing. It has its moments.
13. I don’t usually care about the length of the video, I think if it goes over an hour I hesitate more unless I am specifically in the mood for a long video. I think I appreciate when the video is in between 15-40minutes. That’s usually my sweet spot on length, but I really do watch most (*all*) of your videos because I really love your content! (Also, if I fall asleep in the middle of a video, I usually watch it to fall asleep again, until I watch the whole thing before I fall asleep, and I don’t know what that says about my brain. (probably still ADHD) I think I just love your videos and like watching them through. I don’t like missing triggers and your ending slow down!)
14. I don’t mind the change in focus distance. I do not think it matters to me much if it has zooms or not. I like them, and I don’t think they interrupt my relaxation flow, but I also don’t think I’ll super miss them if you keep a video in the same focus. Up to you, really.
Thank you for opening up this feedback conversation! I think this is really cool!
I really appreciate you and your content! I love seeing your personality shine through in your videos! You truly are my favorite ASMRtist to watch, and just one of my favorite channels to watch period. Sending so much love your way!!!❤🫶
I enjoy your asmr and I agree that it's good to be in a good mood because it can be apparent. As for what type of asmr the nature sounds and even just like everyday sound like breathing, the typing, there's just something about tingling your brain without it feeling to trying hard, something soft and natural fir asmr is very relaxing. That's why massages, tingling fingers, or makeup brushes feel very amazing. I think it's about the experience you get. You do such a great job leading into taking us into a place if relaxation and personally I'm able to enjoy your content. Thank you so much I also enjoyed this!!
I love the videos you make, specially when there is background music in it. I dont go to sleep with your videos, or get sleepy at all, I listen to them when I'm working, and put them in the background, specially if Im stressed at work, your voice calms me down, therefore, I appreciate if your videos are longer than 30 minutes.
10:55 I love white noise so much it makes asmr feel more homelike and relaxing, like I’m talking to a friend
Hey Ozley, I've been watching your videos since covid, and i can't even begin to express how much youve helped my mental health. I hope this donation expresses some of that thanks. ❤
Same for me, it helped so much! especially some of them who I found so comforting and contemplative! one of my favs is ASMR The Sleepy Session 🌧 Slow Whispers + Music & Rain Sounds
i love finger flutters, close to mic whispers, 50/50 on tapping, mic and viewfinder does not matter and that’s as far as i got because im so sleepy
Whispers, music, humming, tapping, gentle hand movements
I love this black background behind you, it makes me really calm and relaxed
I watch all videos you post regardless of the trigger or thumbnail. I love soft spoken also whispers. Most of the time I watch your video while I'm working to help me focus. Few times for sleeping so I enjoy looong videos, love mic brushing and eye contact. Regarding music, I think I prefer without music but I'm not bothered if there is music. Background does not matter to me if it's not too bright. I love close ups. You make us feel we are really there with you and I really enjoy that (feeling like a friend)
Long time subscriber here! I love the lower frequency whispers, long videos (sometimes I watch several of your videos in a row), and invisible trigger pulling and snipping are my favorite sounds for some reason.
And I love when you hum!! The minor key and haunting lullabies are so soothing. You have a great voice!
Not sure how difficult this would be to do, but I’ve listened to another artist a bit and he makes shorter videos longer by just looping the video with rain in the background and I’ve found that helps lull me to sleep.
That said, I love your videos as they are! You’re the only RUclips creator I legitimately get excited about when a new video comes out. ❤
Love the tapping! Love the finger flutters! Just love your videos, in general!
To begin- I will watch your videos regardless of my feels on triggers and the vibe of the video. There are few with as much cozy relax as your content offers.
However
- the sound of gloves, the medical kind, give me the squick. The rubbing, the stretching, the movement of the hands inside them. Icky. But that’s my medical trauma speaking.
- Mouth sounds while trying to whisper, the clicking kind? I don’t know how to explain but it’s sort of like that repetitive noise that’s happening but you can’t find it.
- I’m obsessed with hair brushing sounds, and scalp massages! The tingles are unreal.
- I prefer the vibe of being friends, with compassion, understanding and just… Being there when it’s hard.
- Your reprogramming videos were some of the first I saw. The clicking gear sounds and the idea that I could be programmed to feel less anxiety is so different. The focus on me trigger in these ones was brain tingling.
At the best time,the calmness, smoothness, kindness, the creativity hits your videos, absolutely fantastic work 💯🌟👏
Definitely prefer longer videos and I do fall asleep watching them!! White noise has never been on my radar, but I don’t use headphones. Love tapping on wood. Love your setup and the way you whisper; love your attention to detail! You’re amazing! ❤
I love the background music so that the videos are never just dead noise. Makes me soooo sleepy and calm.
I Definitely watch your videos to fall asleep to. Half the time I don't "watch" them. I just lie down, sit my phone next to me, and fall asleep listening to your voice. Really helps me calm my over thinking. I especially love when you say to not stress about the past. Dont overthink the future, just bring yourself to the present moment. The best part is when you say "your safe" there's just something about those words that make all my stress dissappear.
I usually drift off to sleep then get woken up again halfway through your videos, then i turn them off and fall deep asleep. But sometimes your videos send me to deep sleep and I get jump scared by an ad at the end 😂
27:49 both are good. You have a clear and nice skin so when you do close up it feels sincere and pure and comfortable.
I loveeee the soft spoken asmr!! And you’re a natural at it!✨
Hey Ozley! Love you and your videos.
Tapping: yes if it is slow and gentle. Do not like hard, fast and aggressive tapping.
Whispers: yes for unintelligible and your normal soft spoken whispers but absolutely not with the first loud one.
Finger flutters: Yes 100% love these never can have enough of these.
Microphone: doesn’t matter, most of the time I am not watching and just listening
Eye contact: never noticed you looking in the viewfinder, but yes love eye contact.
Side note I have the same cups😊
Personal sense: I can definitely notice some irritation but I think it’s okay some times. You are human but I love when you note it in a video and make yourself laugh and enjoy what you are making.
White noise: I definitely notice a static or hum, but it’s fine most of the time. Love the type of music you like and it’s good with or without. Also love natural normal sounds, birds, slow windchimes. I really wanted to say I LOVE when you do the “shutdowns” and all sounds disappear just nothing.
Background: dark and warm lighting are my favorites.
Falling asleep: I like 30+ minute videos and I have to turn it off and take out my headphones before I fall asleep. You had one video when the last 10 minutes or so were silence with gentle reminders to turn the phone off and that was amazing.
But I mostly listen during the day to help with anxiety.
Brushing: love it on the mic and love when you do the layered sounds after too.
Overall I feel like ASMR is so personal and there are so many ASMRtists that viewers will find what they like. Personally I find the asmrtists that enjoy the same things I like, naturally. I can tell if a creators tone and vibe and triggers are and will be ones I enjoy within a few minutes. Just want to say I love your videos and please don’t stop making them they are amazing and have helped me a ton with daily anxiety I didn’t even know I had. Thank you so much ❤you don’t know how loved you are.
This video is ridiculously relaxing. Love your soft speaking and whispering. Shut me off like a light switch. Passed out, woke up 30 minutes later, not remembering who i am or what year it is. 😂😂❤❤😴💤😇
Ok, brushing nailed it. And I am waiting for the rhythmic ASMR :D
I really appreciate the sound quality of your videos.
Sometimes its like you can almost feel your voice when listening through a pair of quality headphones.
Personally, I’m in it for the whispers and music.
I love soft whispers with soft brushing and hand triggers more than tapping. I absolutely love soft music or white noise in the background. Dark backgrounds for the win. Also length isn't a deal breaker but I watch more as background noise at work so I am not falling asleep and get kind of bored after about 30-45 minutes with one video.
To be honest, i enjoy alot, i really do is your wispers, You have the gift in your voice, and your shorts of how you edit your videos, they are amazing!!
I’m a huge fan of you and all things ASMR, and follow a handful of other artists but I am getting bored of a makeup brush, tapping on everything, and I’m also not a lover of the loud whisper or whispers I can’t understand. My absolute fav videos you have done are the ones where you role play being a caring, kind and funny friend. Where your personality shines through and you just have a giggle with us. One of my favs was your video where you started by giving us yellow roses. The most loveliest of experiments to watch…and the face cleanses you do fabulously started and now everywhere! 🧖🏼♀️ Truly love your work Ozley…thank for being so creative, hard working and caring. ❤❤❤
1. Tapping: I think I am with the majority of responses that I have been seeing, where I like tapping when it seems more intentional and careful (I shy away from the fast and aggressive styles for that reason).
2. Whispering: I like a good mix of all three types whispering/soft spoken. They all seemed very gentle and calming.
3. finger fluttering: I really like finger fluttering and when people rub their hands together- makes nice sounds!
4. Microphone: I never really thought much about microphone placement in the videos but now that I know you put so much thought into it, the greater appreciation I have for you! I still don't mind much, unless it's a roleplay type video. Then, I don't want to see the mic. It'll take me out of the fantasy of it all~
5. Eye contact: personally, I like eye contact too. I can't quite explain why other than it's more realistic and comforting.
6. Aura: I haven't been able to pick up on any asmrtist's negative aura before. So I am either terrible at that (aka it must not matter to me all that much), or they are really good at hiding it. I am usually too sleepy to pick up on those things.
7. White noise: if I am listening to an asmrtist with no white noise for a bit, it's hard and a little jarring to switch to and asmrtist that has white noise so there are times I will find a new video until I can adjust. That said, I usually get over it, but a constant "rustle" noise is irritating.
8. Background: I watch ASMR to fall asleep so my brightness is turned all the way down and I prefer the background to be as dark as possible. Too many creators have super bright lights and things going on in the background that make it too distracting for me and I can't sleep.
9. Music: I was apprehensive, but the music you put on your videos are perfect. I would be down if you wanted to experiment with other noises and sounds.
10. I usually fall asleep around the 15 min mark when it's hard to keep my eyes open. (I also don't want to wake up to an ad or with my headphones jammed in my ears.)
11. Video length: But I prefer long form videos 30 min.
12. Close-ups/far away: It's pretty important to me because I really enjoy this formatting. I like how the close up feels intimate and personal while the far away offers a little bit of a break or change in scenery, if only for a little bit.
Love tapping. Like both types of whispers. Mics don't matter if visible or not.
So many opinions to share😊 I love your ASMR, your tapping, because you are rhythmic and light with your touch, not so much with others, your whisper and "mouth sounds" (that sounds so creepy lol) and white nose helps me sleep. Thanks, love your channel and I totally fall asleep watching!
Happy New Year! I hope it goes great for you Thank you for all of last years content. To answer some of your questions.
I would love to see you do more roleplays like you did a long time ago. Your barbershop and "weird doctor" roleplays are ASMR classics imo.
I prefer the way you keep the microphones out of frame in your videos, 100% agree with you.
Looking into the view finder instead of the camera is a bit of an ASMR pet peeve for me lol but I don't think your that bad with doing it.
I prefer the black background but for some videos a colorful one that matches your aesthetic could be cool.
I like a mixture of both close and far away angles.
I enjoy both your short and long video lengths
I am not a huge fan of finger flutters or brushing directly on a bare mic.
Soft spoken and close whispers combo is the best
thank you, Ozley, for your videos 💛
my favourites are unintelligible whisper and soft voice, tapping and scratching
eye contact is better than looking somewhere behind the camera)
as for me, i prefer black background with no music or singing/humming (but your voice is just wonderful)
yeah, i fall asleep while a asmr video is playing
mic brushing 😍
20-30 minute video is usually enough for me (i watch it twice sometimes if necessary))
but i watch your videos whether it long or short
thank you! and looking forward to rhythmic asmr ❤
Ohh the white noise cover is a really good question... natural environmental sounds are ok as long as they aren't audibly louder than the current trigger. The background sounds seem to be a smooth and fairly seamless cover i like.
I actively fall asleep watching ASMR videos and really appreciate at the 10 plus min mark for videos to have a drawing flow it really helps the zone out/ turn off your brain. Love this video and being asked as viewers our opinions ❤
I adore the soft spoken style and also, my very niche favourite trigger are the pixie dust splashes
6:44 yeah I'd say the "attitude" of the ASMRtist is quite important.
I love asmr when you can tell the person loves doing the triggers too, and or when the ASMRtist is relaxed or gets relaxed by their own triggers
The anxiety relief w/ humming and/or singing are my fav
I love soft spoken, but a great mix is brilliant!
1.2.3 focus on me and plukking are the best asmr ozley 💜
We love it more . pls do more videos like this 🤍
For me, close focus, soft whispers, mouth sounds, eye contact, brushing on the mike are best. White noise perfectly acceptable. Also maybe a role play where you're a messenger delivering very good news.
Hiiii ❤️
1. I loooove tapping, when it’s done with different rythms it’s really nice
2. I prefer normal whispers, I hate soft spoken
3. Finger flutters is a big yes for me, love it
4. I do actually prefer when I don’t see microphones, it feels more cozy idk
5. Eye contact is good, feels more personal
6. I've never noticed any discontent while watching your videos but yes I think it's better if the asmrtist gives off a good mood and is happy to do what he does
7. White noise is annoying for sure, especially high pitch ones but i don’t notice it in your videos so that’s good!
8. I like black background but also homy ones with nice lights (not too bright)
9. I love relaxing background music, i fall asleep to 3 hours long videos with that kind of music or ASMR, so both in one video will be awesome for me !
10. I fall asleep to videos, i don’t stop them, i just choose them carefully to be sure there are not more visuals than triggers
11. Yes to brushing directly on the mic, i love it, even more harsh it’s good
12. I think for your kind of videos there is no need to be 2 hours long, 25 is a bit too short for me, 30 to 45min it’s perfect
13. I like closeups, don’t need much of it tho
14. I would like to add, I obviously love talking ASMR buuut I sometimes feel like triggers are forgetten for the talks, I would like triggers to be longer
I hope everything is clear ! English is not my first language 🫶🏻
Thank you Ozley
You really make me lose my anxiety ACTUALLY I was nervous because I have exams tomorrow but after I watched your video make me feel more comfortable and not worried anymore ❤
Can you wish me luck guys 🥺
I love 25-30 minute videos and I fall asleep with them playing instead of turning it off. Love the 2nd whispers, eye contact, and mics off camera but would also watch with them in view. I don’t really notice the variety of shots most of the time since I’m just listening to audio to fall asleep but I do appreciate the close up sounds vs further away sounds, etc.
Love rhythmic asmr!! And it’s nice when the mic is out of frame. Eye contact is nice. Music can be sooo relaxing. Sometimes I fall asleep watching it and sometimes I put my phone down and roll over. Honestly just depends. Don’t like brushing. I definitely like longer videos more and I do check before clicking but there is def a place for shorter videos. A variety of close up and far away is better I think.
I'm writing this comment as I watch your video so I don't miss anything. I guess I'm highly opinionated! 😂
1 tapping - I love tapping!! I find myself lightly tapping on everything. It's so relaxing
2 whispering - softb whispering is the best
3 finger flutters - I could take it or leave it but the nails rubbing together.. 🤌🏻
4 microphone placement - whatever makes you happy!
5 eye contact - it's great! I feel like you're talking to just me, like I have a friend
6 energy - I think it's very important for the asmrtist to enjoy making their own videos, but we're all human, and things can make it difficult to film. Overall, if the vibe is good I enjoy it.
7 white noise - I use bose headphones and hear it in every video but its never annoying. As long as it's not louder than the asmr triggers I don't mind.
8 dark background - the background is irrelevant to me personally. I'm too focused on listening and watching hand movements to notice.
9 music - I love background music!! General noise is part of the realism for me. I don't mind at all.
10 Some nights I wake up to my headphones strangling me and my phone cord wrapped around me 😅 other nights I'm more aware and will put my phone down and fall asleep.
11 microphone brushing- YES, just yes to it all!
12 vidoe length - I prefer longer but time isn't watch draws me to a video. It's the artist and the thumbnail shown.
13 variety of shots - I like the different variety, especially when it highlights the trigger you're doing at the time. My relaxation never feels interrupted with the change.
We can all see your love and appreciation for asmr, and it shows in your videos! I love how you're evolving as an asmrtist. It's inspiring to see you growing. ❤ I can't wait to see what you come up with for 2025.
I loved this video! For the whispers, I prefer the ‘softer’ ones too but it seems like there’s less and less asmrtist who actually get that! Sarah Lavender and you are two of my favs, partly because of this. Also definitely prefer eye contact over looking at the view finder!
I literally said "YOOO" out loud when the video basically started with a smooth transition from the thumbnail. Absolutely fantastic job on that and the video. 👏👏
By the time I sit down and fudge my brain with random RUclips videos is usually the part of the day when I finally get to stop and do nothing, and once I do, anything relaxing will make me nod off. So, it's completely normal for me to fall asleep. Deeper sounds affect me greatly. The brush you were using on the microphone is strong, and blocking out part of the frame is a very powerful visual trigger for me and there is no way I can survive both. I like the more stationary camera but moving closer to the camera with either yourself or an object is just fine. Fortunately, I don't get ads with RUclips. It's really the only subscription that I stick with, but longer videos are always a treat because I enjoy surrendering to the experience and after a day in the concrete jungle the more time I have to not worry about time is welcome. As soon as you hit the finger flutters I began to fade and only became alert enough to focus on your questions for the last half of the video. This was a cool one and it's great to offer some feedback. Cheers!
1. Tapping is great!
2. Definitely the softer, quieter whisper
3. Finger flutters are some of the best triggers
4. No preference on mic in frame
5. View finder: it depends, each style just evokes slightly different vibes and intensity, but both have their place
6. Mood definitely comes through, but in my opinion, there's nuance. A 4th wall breaking moment to deal with an annoyance can still come through as very genuine and enjoyable. As long as it doesn't feel artificial, it can work well!
7. White noise is not much of a bother unless it comes across as high pitched
8. No preference, it has a big impact on mood but no color/style is inherently better, imo
9. Background music -- can work really well in moderation, but generally prefer more ambience than music
10. You doing what feels authentic and fun to you is the most important theme, it comes across in these!
11. Use the video for relaxation, but never fall asleep directly watching
12. Brushing on mic - yep!
13. Length - generally prefer longer, but the perfect length is however long the content/your interest in it demands. I'd rather something short, than something long that doesn't look like the artist is enjoying
14. Closeups vs far away - not important, both are good
Thank you for the years of amazing content, love what you are doing!
I LOOOVE the focus trigger that you do, when evrything is quite and then you put back the sound, I also prefer longer videos I usually hear asmr to focus during work and it helps me focus more when they are longer. THANK YOU love your content.
Hi Ozley to answer all those questions :
1-I love a slow and soft tapping but not for too long
2-soft whispers i like not soft speaking usually but when you do it it is fine i think
3-your microphone placement is perfect i don’t like it when for other asmrtists it is visible to me (i love a good mystery keeps the magic)
4-I definitely prefer eye contact feels weird to me when asmrtists keep looking to the side all the time (breaks the magic)
5-I can feel other people’s energy by looking into their eyes the first very second so I always know when something is bothering them or wrong so as i am myself very sensitive person i would feel what they are feeling profoundly and i would be bothered not relaxed so yes very important that the asmrtist is enjoying too
6-i live a good white noise personally i love your videos with rain pouring on the background those are my favorite ❤️
6-I also love your singing voice it feels ethereal to me
7-I always fall asleep during the videos and i can’t sleep if i shut down my phone
8-i love brushing on mics when it is slow reminds me of calm waves
9-i love your 25’ videos (i think it is a good ratio but would not mind a 40’)
I Hope it helps i know it is not much but i tried my best to help out with my answers and thank you so much for what you do it sure helped me a lot relax during difficult times keep up the good work ❤️😊
i LOVE white noise! i even sometimes just listen to white noise or pink and brown noise instead of asmr. i think actually ultimately quiet rooms can be unsettling
I actually like this video, how you're talking to us. Occasional whisper #2 is 🤌🏼