Ida C. It was a BIG fave of mine, too! He was so proud of it and then over the course of the tour you could see how he had been made to feel like it wasn't any good and that it was silly. ugh Why couln't people leave him alione. He was way too sensitive and artistic for all that negativity. They made him doubt himself and I don't know if he's ever quite recovered his own style because of it.
I've never been to any of his shows and have not interacted much with the hootowls either. This means that when I listened to ATBAB the first time, and many times after that, I didn't know the public opinion of it. I feel like it just shows how the public can change the individual's mind - both the listeners and the artist himself. It's a bit sad, because while his music still reflects some of his earlier dreams and the magical bubble he lived in, he seems a lot more focused on what the public would like to hear songs about and the sound they want. I think Adam wants to play the music he plays now as well, and that it's a direction he's comfortable going, but the music does lose some of the character it had when he was too new to composing to REALLY know what was considered "right" and "wrong" in the industry.
Patrick Forgey I think All Things Bright And Beautiful is a perfect follow up album to Ocean Eyes. It is so rich musically and lyrically. It was the best direction so it’s so sad that people have trashed such a brilliant album!
You know I don`t see why he had to make music with other writers, i mean its great in all because hes expanding, but still when I listen to an Owl City song, i always picture him writing it by HIMSELF in his BASEMENT not fully knowing his music is touching the lives of millions of people. Just kinda locked away in his imagination, making QUALITY songs, not just pumping out filler songs for endless albums. Adam Young is the best musician I have encountered.
never been convinced that co-writing was adam's idea. idk he never seemed very thrilled about it. his manager said that when he first got signed, the record label wanted to throw a bunch of co-writers and producers at him for Ocean Eyes, but decided not to in the end. then after ATBAB flopped, it makes perfect sense to me that the record label would push for co-writers again. regardless, i'm thrilled that he's writing on his own again. so much better.
This actually brought tears to my eyes. It's sad, really. I feel like Adam's growing up in his music and growing out of his dreamy stage, which was my favorite. He's growing into more pop than anything. It's weird that I think that my childhood is ending with this record. I will always fully support Adam in everything that he does. It's just sad.
It's funny how I have listened to everything on Of June, Maybe I'm Dreaming, and Ocean Eyes hundreds of times, but there are songs on Midsummer Station that I've NEVER listened to all the way through
Ardy he has a different "crazy" type when it comes to writing songs, its so caracteristic how barely everything is a metaphore in his songs, thats the main aspect of why i LOVE his songs
Adam was dazzled and daydreaming with his ocean eyes. During it he saw all things bright and beautiful and felt complete. Then after his trip he passed through the midsummer station to get to his next destination. This destination was one to see ultraviolet. Then he took his mobile orchestra and made what he interpreted from all that he had seen, and Owl City's music was born.
I didn't really like this record at first but it grew in on me. I realized there's a lot of things I didn't catch when I first listened to TMS. Metropolis was especially whimsical. Shooting Star was empowerment and had that "top of the world" feel. Silhouette was about coping with anything, whether from a past relationship or from losing a friend. Gold had a melancholic scheme to it. Dreams and Disasters was very similar to "Dreams Don't Turn to Dust," but had a different flavor because it had a less curious sound and almost spoke to me like "I can't control what the world wants but I'll stay the way I am, because it's more important to me." The Midsummer Station was worth WAY more than the mere 10 bucks I spent on it. Believe me, it WILL come across as "mainstream pop" at first. But you'll figure out that you don't judge a record by the very first listen, or the rumors spread across about one. You'll have to listen for yourself.
I agree. It’s different, but in a very good way. The only song that makes me feel a little “off” is “I’m Coming After You”. Not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s just that the lyrics coming from Adam feel almost ingenuine, in a way.
I heard Adam say"the final record" at 3:30. I hope that he never stops making music - not just because he's shared music with the world but because of the way his work is written and created which makes it amazing.
I adore the new album. I feel like there's a lot of the old things I loved about his music, stuff that just says 'Owl City' to me, mixed in with all these new things, too. Adam has a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful, creative mind, and I'm just excited that I've gotten to follow his work for so long. Everyone can definitely have an opinion about the direction he's going in, the whole point of experimenting is to see how it goes after all, but I hope everyone keeps an open mind, as well
Whenever I see (or hear) Adam, I just start smiling. Even if I’m having the crappiest day, I can just hear a snippet of one of his songs, or a pictured him on insta, and it turns my day around. Thanks Adam 🖤
Last year when I saw you in concert in the cold month of November, I trembled until I saw you appear on stage. I cried the entire concert because of how blessed I felt to be in your presence. I cried because I had the chance to witness a man who invoked these deep, hidden emotions inside of me that I thought were gone. When I heard of this new album, my emotions were nonexistent again, & you sure don't look as happy about your new work. If you're not happy now, go back to the way things were.
End the controversy, Adam just needs to know that he's amazing. Truly, everything he does, no matter what direction he takes; his talent is endless. Surely we can all agree on that. Love ya, Adam. I had not just a good time, but the BEST time at your concert last night! :)
I need to say this. Adam should have never let co writers come in a change everything about an artist such as Adam that is comfortable creating music on his own. Those two co writers know NOTHING about music and they are trying to shape the artist who is very dear to my heart. All the music he's created on his own were like no other and such beautiful masterpieces. Yet the midsummer station was just so not him and radio sounding garbage. I think he was peer pressured into having other writers on an album to help it sell more. It just made him seem like any other artist and all his amazing old stuff was just shoved aside like it doesn't matter but in reality that's what really owl city is. Nobody else just ADAM YOUNG.
ShaneAugust_ omg thank you so much for saying that. I have felt that way too. They tries to change him into something else on TMS and he still seems a little "inside out'. I hope he finds his own pure music again. I miss it. (no hating plz...I love Adam)
woa calm down dude. "The two co writers know NOTHING about music" Don't you think that's a bit rude? Cause I think they're great as well, maybe they just don't really fit to Adam. Cause it's like.....Adam has his own style of music and I agree, it includes many songs that sound different to Owl City but there are a few yongs I really liked as well, for example Silhouette (But you have to say that this song was written by Adam only) or Gold (Adam was not even included in writing but still it's a great song). Maybe in the end we should just let Adam do his stuff. He's only human as well, he wanted to try out working with others, since working alone on everything is very hard and I think it was like a little shock all his hard work on All Things Brigth And Beautiful was for nothing. Adam got back to his dreams, doing his own songs and we shouldn't blame him for JUST TRYING OUT working with others. And I'm sure your comment wasn't supposed to be rude but I just wanted to give a little answer :)
All of Adam's albums are amazing. I've been trying to write songs like him for a little bit right now. He has just inspired me to write songs that are different. I've been a fan ever since I heard Fireflies, and I liked it because it was different compared to the other kinds of music.
You can tell when Adam is talking about co-writing with other people he’s not super excited. And also in The Making of ATBAB video Adam said lyrics always come first, but with this album they were trying to make lyrics that fit into a beat. His process changed so much between the two albums, and it seemed like Adam wasn’t in as much creative control anymore😢
So stoked for this upcoming album. God Bless you sir and all of the music you have made that completely warms our hearts inside and out. I can't fully explain what I feel or what I think, but your songs touch and I can't wait to get my hands on the new album. :)
Adam wanted to try something new and challenging. Did you not hear him? "Right now I'm really fascinated with trying to capture magic in a really simple pop song. You have 3 minutes and it's gotta be really catchy and full of ear candies. That's like a really cool challenge." He's really enjoying experimenting with his sound and I think it's wonderful that he's trying new things. Of course, we all love Adam's original sound like in ATBAB, but we should support him through everything! #OWLSOME!
When I found Owl City, I was stuck in the backseat of my friend's car, they were blaring awful music and all of a sudden Fireflies came on. I was so relieved to hear something I liked. Then when I found all of his music was just as good- I was elated, I may not be his biggest fan, but he's my favorite musician EVER. I can tell his music is changing- but I still loooove what I've heard so far. :)
I absolutely LOOOOOOOVVVVEEEEE this album, I actually listened to it all the way through my first time... normally I just find my one favorite and put it on repeat of course... haha but I just absolutely love this, keep doing great things!
I loved all of his albums. It's obviously a matter of opinion, I guess but I never really understood the fuss behind these supposed "failures" Adam had.
I love all of his albums! Never disappoints. From Of June, Ocean Eyes, All Things Bright and Beautiful, The Midsummer Station, Mobile Orchestra, Cinematic, and Coco Moon. All of it is good. It seems to me that some people don't care about the person who makes the music and works hard for it or what it means to them personally, but care about only what they want to hear and what's popular. XD I am 10 years late. Meaning I would've been 5 10 years ago anyway.
I liked the video. Then I watched a ad. Then I flipped my phone around to like it and it was already liked!!! Augh! Why can't I like it more than once?!?!?!?!?!?
Thanks, you just kindof crushed all my dreams of him POSSIBLY returning back to his original sound, TO A DEGREE! Before this album, he was basically all I could listen to on my iPod. I just couldn't escape from his sound. It made the world brighter. This new sound just doesn't have it. And he can say as many times that he wants, that "this album was the funnest to make", or things like that, but everyone can put on a mask. Here's to the original Owl City. Here's to 2007 - 2011.
What's the meaning of Adam Young..? - Inspiration. - Passion. - Expression. Adam Young a.k.a. Owl City is a true artist! I love the way he is living. He's so humble. I will always be a big fan of Owl City. I'm an OWL CITIZEN! Adam, thanks for creating music, thanks for inspiring, and thanks for making me reminisce moments in my life.
to me, it couldn't be more obvious how disassociated he is with this album. the co-writers were obviously the idea of the label - adam looks worn out, tired and honestly like he's repeating a script. to me, that record was the least exciting and most soulless of any oc album to date. adam's always been the introverted kid who makes music for himself and for the love of it - not the collaborative co-writer on songs with extremely refined production and are made to be simply 'catchy' at the expense of all else. i guess this all is re-hashed in 'fiji water' - it's just interesting seeing that whole phase of his life in hindsight. nowadays, i think labels have learnt that the process of intervention with artists isn't a successful one - unfortunately, it took the toll of people like Adam who had to experience the difficulties/pressures of this first hand.
I think Owl Citys songs have captivated people more by how he incorporates his emotions through music to get the all awesome beats and tunes of owl city now and then.nothing has changed not his music,not Adam.Im always gonna be a fan no matter what direction in music he takes,as long as hes still the same Adam Young
I think I found part of the reason the midsummer station sounds less "dreamy" as adams past albums. Listening to the itunes previews there seems to be a huge lack of strings compared to his past works. That was always an essential part to what made owl city awesome and its sad thats its not as present as past albums.
ya know looking at the comments it really makes me proud to be an owl city fan because even though a lot of people are fighting down here... there having real conversations, with big people words. Their not just calling people names and using bad language, this gives me hope for the human race...
the midsummer station is a different beast to previous albums. the lyrics that were once so hyperbolic and fantastical now kinda have more realism in them. the songs are still as catchy as ever though. so far my favourite songs are silhouette (for being so sweet and emotional), speed of love (for being so adorable and catchy) and metropolis (which is a euphoric masterpiece of song) and then of course good time is such a great single - it's at number three on UK midweeks atm which is amazing
Nope... Don't you remember him tweeting about how much he loves how this is a lot more of a dance album and how he wished he lived in Northern Europe to make trance beats in a basement? Etc? i'm quite convinced this is his taste right now and i LOVE it....cannot WAIT for the album and i'm having an extremely tough time with not playing the previews every day in iTunes Japan store.
you should be happy he's still doing his music with passion, doesn't matter if some of the lyrics aren't weird and mysterious like before, they're still amazing and unique. He's making GREAT pop music unlike most pop artists today.
I totally agree with you. I was once a super obsessed fan of Owl City, but now I just feel that he is like any other artist on the radio. He still conveys that magic in his songs, but not to the fullest extent like he used to. I don't know, he can do what he wants, but then he just has to deal with losing some of his old fans who were with him during his era of electropop music. Sigh
I loved his old music, I love his new music. Adam is doing a beautiful job with everything he does. I just wish people would stop criticizing him for going a new direction. He said the worst feeling in the world is to release something that everyone calls "The same thing." so he didn't.
That fact that he's not writing his own stuff on this album (is that true for all songs!?) is a HUGE deal! I'm surprised nobody else is mentioning it much! That alone could make or break the album.
Remember when Goodtime came out and then we listened & suddenly, we were all shocked to hear a bunch of kids yell, "It's always a good time!" That was NOT Adam's idea. He said his manager "suggested it". I really think that all those managers & exec's should just keep themselves OUT of his Music! THey should push papers around in the office and let this Artist do his thing!! UGH!
Has no one heard Silhouette? Metropolis? Adam is still there. He's just added different sounds, different concept, a beautiful simplicity to some of his songs, oh well. He's a masterful producer and the fact that's he's dabbling in trance, house, indietronica makes me really proud of him. I love the sound of Speed of Love, it's enchanting. I admit that there's some softer songs on the album, but Adam is Adam and that will never change.
His new stuff tends to grow on me as I listen over again, but his old stuff used to leave me mind-blown. I miss the Vanilla Twilight-type feel of his songs.... :')
As a long time Adam Young-music, fan, I can tell how hard Adam is trying to not write the same record a million times. Plus the fact he's being pushed by his label to do things he's never done. (AKA: not do everything on his own). Adam will always be Adam. Owl City will continue to change and evolve, but Adam will always put out music he believes in.
I'm glad he realizes that creating songs to beat Fireflies is not the way to go about things. Wasn't sure if that's what he was doing or not earlier, but it's good to finally hear that those aren't his intentions.
Totally agree and I think people aren't really thinking about that he is getting older and that he can't produce the same sound over again and plus your music tells a story and this is just the beginning.
Heard the previews and they were awesome :> Can't wait for the whole album! 11 days left. Um. Just putting out there, we're still waiting for you in the Philippines.
I feel like he had to completely deny himself to make this record. Being a perfectionist who puts every ounce of effort into every note really came out in his music. I'm glad he found pros to working with others, but I think he did better when he worked on his music alone, or with another artist maybe. Either way, I'm happy to let him do what he wants. It is his music, I'm completely mesmerized by it, and can't wait to hear every Owl City song that comes out.
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If I ever got to meet this guy
I would cry so hard-
me to I would be speechless in front of someone so amazing.
I agree
Me too....
+Tri Portals I had a dream that i met him XDDDD
I cry thinking about meeting him one day :,)
Our little insomniac
Hey bro are you somehow connected to loius tomlinson
All Things Bright and Beautiful is actually my favorite album. Don't get why people call it such a flop.
I agree. I totally loved that album.
Ida C. It was a BIG fave of mine, too! He was so proud of it and then over the course of the tour you could see how he had been made to feel like it wasn't any good and that it was silly. ugh Why couln't people leave him alione. He was way too sensitive and artistic for all that negativity. They made him doubt himself and I don't know if he's ever quite recovered his own style because of it.
I've never been to any of his shows and have not interacted much with the hootowls either. This means that when I listened to ATBAB the first time, and many times after that, I didn't know the public opinion of it. I feel like it just shows how the public can change the individual's mind - both the listeners and the artist himself. It's a bit sad, because while his music still reflects some of his earlier dreams and the magical bubble he lived in, he seems a lot more focused on what the public would like to hear songs about and the sound they want. I think Adam wants to play the music he plays now as well, and that it's a direction he's comfortable going, but the music does lose some of the character it had when he was too new to composing to REALLY know what was considered "right" and "wrong" in the industry.
ATBAB was awesome. I don't know what people's problem is…
Patrick Forgey I think All Things Bright And Beautiful is a perfect follow up album to Ocean Eyes. It is so rich musically and lyrically. It was the best direction so it’s so sad that people have trashed such a brilliant album!
You know I don`t see why he had to make music with other writers, i mean its great in all because hes expanding, but still when I listen to an Owl City song, i always picture him writing it by HIMSELF in his BASEMENT not fully knowing his music is touching the lives of millions of people. Just kinda locked away in his imagination, making QUALITY songs, not just pumping out filler songs for endless albums. Adam Young is the best musician I have encountered.
Ryan Pozorski I completely agree
Very true
He is the best! My main artist!
When Adam sings the "oh-oh's" and "da-da's" so high he can barely reach the notes... XD
I love this guy.
never been convinced that co-writing was adam's idea. idk he never seemed very thrilled about it. his manager said that when he first got signed, the record label wanted to throw a bunch of co-writers and producers at him for Ocean Eyes, but decided not to in the end. then after ATBAB flopped, it makes perfect sense to me that the record label would push for co-writers again. regardless, i'm thrilled that he's writing on his own again. so much better.
i agree. none of his true fans really liked this album in comparison to his other ones. he's a lot better writing and making the music on his own.
Well, you're entitled to like whatever you want and I am too.
P.S. Nice grammar.
At first I am not really a fan of this album. Not you know, as time goes by, I began to like it. Especially Gold.
All Things Bright and Beautiful is one of my favorite albums. Especially the song Galaxies. I love that song :)
iluvpuppies12awesome Same here!!
This actually brought tears to my eyes. It's sad, really. I feel like Adam's growing up in his music and growing out of his dreamy stage, which was my favorite. He's growing into more pop than anything. It's weird that I think that my childhood is ending with this record. I will always fully support Adam in everything that he does. It's just sad.
It's funny how I have listened to everything on Of June, Maybe I'm Dreaming, and Ocean Eyes hundreds of times, but there are songs on Midsummer Station that I've NEVER listened to all the way through
yo come back its 2021 already
The Midsummer station 😍 my favorite album ❤️❤️
In the clips where he's sitting on the bed, he seems so tired!
TMS is one of the best Owl City albums EVER! and I love it so much.
HAHAHAHAHA. No. Pop garbage.
therealbrosuph cause he didn't "write" it
All of his music sounds unique and mystical to me still, I suppose everyone has different opinions though :>
Ardy he has a different "crazy" type when it comes to writing songs, its so caracteristic how barely everything is a metaphore in his songs, thats the main aspect of why i LOVE his songs
Ardy btw im gonna look like a creep replying to a seven year old comment but wtv lol
Thank you so much for existing, Adam Young. You are like sunshine on a winter morning.
I want to meet him... I want SO MUCH to meet Adam Young!
I just wish it could really happen...
*is extremly flustered* Ju- just-j-j-just-JUST STOP BEING SO CUTE!!!
Adam was dazzled and daydreaming with his ocean eyes. During it he saw all things bright and beautiful and felt complete. Then after his trip he passed through the midsummer station to get to his next destination. This destination was one to see ultraviolet. Then he took his mobile orchestra and made what he interpreted from all that he had seen, and Owl City's music was born.
Before the time he was daydreaming with his ocean eyes he was Sky Sailing
+Richard Macalino thats clever
I really like the way you put this albums together in a sentence like that
2 years after, he saw all these things in a dream sequence and thought his life was Cinematic (2018 album name!!)
Its his legendary basement where it all started😍😍😆😆😆
I didn't really like this record at first but it grew in on me. I realized there's a lot of things I didn't catch when I first listened to TMS.
Metropolis was especially whimsical. Shooting Star was empowerment and had that "top of the world" feel. Silhouette was about coping with anything, whether from a past relationship or from losing a friend. Gold had a melancholic scheme to it. Dreams and Disasters was very similar to "Dreams Don't Turn to Dust," but had a different flavor because it had a less curious sound and almost spoke to me like "I can't control what the world wants but I'll stay the way I am, because it's more important to me."
The Midsummer Station was worth WAY more than the mere 10 bucks I spent on it. Believe me, it WILL come across as "mainstream pop" at first. But you'll figure out that you don't judge a record by the very first listen, or the rumors spread across about one. You'll have to listen for yourself.
I agree. It’s different, but in a very good way. The only song that makes me feel a little “off” is “I’m Coming After You”. Not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s just that the lyrics coming from Adam feel almost ingenuine, in a way.
I heard Adam say"the final record" at 3:30. I hope that he never stops making music - not just because he's shared music with the world but because of the way his work is written and created which makes it amazing.
Hai, how are you
10 years later and still making music. :)
He meant the final product: a mastered demo
Silhouette is the best work of art on this album. But of course all of Adams work is awesome anyway.
I adore the new album. I feel like there's a lot of the old things I loved about his music, stuff that just says 'Owl City' to me, mixed in with all these new things, too. Adam has a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful, creative mind, and I'm just excited that I've gotten to follow his work for so long. Everyone can definitely have an opinion about the direction he's going in, the whole point of experimenting is to see how it goes after all, but I hope everyone keeps an open mind, as well
Whenever I see (or hear) Adam, I just start smiling. Even if I’m having the crappiest day, I can just hear a snippet of one of his songs, or a pictured him on insta, and it turns my day around. Thanks Adam 🖤
3:27 The cans he's wearing, Audio-Technica ATH-M50's. I have the same one myself. Great studio monitoring headphones indeed.
'It's easy to care too much when u're the only guy'
~Adam young
omg i can not believe this was 7 years ago! :o
All those songs and i'm pretty sure i still know all the lyrics. Owl City changed my life!
Last year when I saw you in concert in the cold month of November, I trembled until I saw you appear on stage. I cried the entire concert because of how blessed I felt to be in your presence. I cried because I had the chance to witness a man who invoked these deep, hidden emotions inside of me that I thought were gone. When I heard of this new album, my emotions were nonexistent again, & you sure don't look as happy about your new work. If you're not happy now, go back to the way things were.
"Coming after you" and "Speed of love" are my favorute ones aslong with "Good time"
8 days! :D
8 days 8 years ago and 8 likes
End the controversy, Adam just needs to know that he's amazing. Truly, everything he does, no matter what direction he takes; his talent is endless. Surely we can all agree on that. Love ya, Adam. I had not just a good time, but the BEST time at your concert last night! :)
I need to say this. Adam should have never let co writers come in a change everything about an artist such as Adam that is comfortable creating music on his own. Those two co writers know NOTHING about music and they are trying to shape the artist who is very dear to my heart. All the music he's created on his own were like no other and such beautiful masterpieces. Yet the midsummer station was just so not him and radio sounding garbage. I think he was peer pressured into having other writers on an album to help it sell more. It just made him seem like any other artist and all his amazing old stuff was just shoved aside like it doesn't matter but in reality that's what really owl city is. Nobody else just ADAM YOUNG.
ShaneAugust_ omg thank you so much for saying that. I have felt that way too. They tries to change him into something else on TMS and he still seems a little "inside out'. I hope he finds his own pure music again. I miss it. (no hating plz...I love Adam)
woa calm down dude.
"The two co writers know NOTHING about music" Don't you think that's a bit rude? Cause I think they're great as well, maybe they just don't really fit to Adam. Cause it's like.....Adam has his own style of music and I agree, it includes many songs that sound different to Owl City but there are a few yongs I really liked as well, for example Silhouette (But you have to say that this song was written by Adam only) or Gold (Adam was not even included in writing but still it's a great song).
Maybe in the end we should just let Adam do his stuff. He's only human as well, he wanted to try out working with others, since working alone on everything is very hard and I think it was like a little shock all his hard work on All Things Brigth And Beautiful was for nothing. Adam got back to his dreams, doing his own songs and we shouldn't blame him for JUST TRYING OUT working with others.
And I'm sure your comment wasn't supposed to be rude but I just wanted to give a little answer :)
I like to think of this as a side project. I don't think Adam stopped at the midsummer station; he was merely passing through ;)
Sam Torrance I hope so :/
All of Adam's albums are amazing. I've been trying to write songs like him for a little bit right now. He has just inspired me to write songs that are different. I've been a fan ever since I heard Fireflies, and I liked it because it was different compared to the other kinds of music.
I think his music has always been really good and had a magical feel to it.
I really hope he continues making magic :3
I love it. I loved his old stuff too. He's going new places, being bolder, why look down on that? I applaud you, Adam.
You can tell when Adam is talking about co-writing with other people he’s not super excited. And also in The Making of ATBAB video Adam said lyrics always come first, but with this album they were trying to make lyrics that fit into a beat. His process changed so much between the two albums, and it seemed like Adam wasn’t in as much creative control anymore😢
So stoked for this upcoming album. God Bless you sir and all of the music you have made that completely warms our hearts inside and out. I can't fully explain what I feel or what I think, but your songs touch and I can't wait to get my hands on the new album. :)
If I ever got to meet you owl city I would cry so so so hard
He's worked so hard on this record. It honestly pains me to see all the nasty stuff being said about it :(
Adam wanted to try something new and challenging. Did you not hear him? "Right now I'm really fascinated with trying to capture magic in a really simple pop song. You have 3 minutes and it's gotta be really catchy and full of ear candies. That's like a really cool challenge." He's really enjoying experimenting with his sound and I think it's wonderful that he's trying new things. Of course, we all love Adam's original sound like in ATBAB, but we should support him through everything! #OWLSOME!
I WANT TO MEET ADAM SO BAD
Do you still?
Me too
When I found Owl City, I was stuck in the backseat of my friend's car, they were blaring awful music and all of a sudden Fireflies came on. I was so relieved to hear something I liked. Then when I found all of his music was just as good- I was elated, I may not be his biggest fan, but he's my favorite musician EVER. I can tell his music is changing- but I still loooove what I've heard so far. :)
I absolutely LOOOOOOOVVVVEEEEE this album, I actually listened to it all the way through my first time... normally I just find my one favorite and put it on repeat of course... haha but I just absolutely love this, keep doing great things!
I loved all of his albums. It's obviously a matter of opinion, I guess but I never really understood the fuss behind these supposed "failures" Adam had.
ikr me too!
It’s 2021 and we’re still waiting for your new album Adam! 😣💕
I love all of his albums! Never disappoints. From Of June, Ocean Eyes, All Things Bright and Beautiful, The Midsummer Station, Mobile Orchestra, Cinematic, and Coco Moon. All of it is good. It seems to me that some people don't care about the person who makes the music and works hard for it or what it means to them personally, but care about only what they want to hear and what's popular.
XD I am 10 years late. Meaning I would've been 5 10 years ago anyway.
I liked the video. Then I watched a ad. Then I flipped my phone around to like it and it was already liked!!! Augh! Why can't I like it more than once?!?!?!?!?!?
This blew all of my doubts of his new album out of the water. Thanks for being incredible, Adam.
Thanks, you just kindof crushed all my dreams of him POSSIBLY returning back to his original sound, TO A DEGREE! Before this album, he was basically all I could listen to on my iPod. I just couldn't escape from his sound. It made the world brighter. This new sound just doesn't have it.
And he can say as many times that he wants, that "this album was the funnest to make", or things like that, but everyone can put on a mask.
Here's to the original Owl City. Here's to 2007 - 2011.
The Midsummer Station is one of the best music albums I've head in my life!
What's the meaning of Adam Young..? - Inspiration. - Passion. - Expression.
Adam Young a.k.a. Owl City is a true artist! I love the way he is living. He's so humble. I will always be a big fan of Owl City. I'm an OWL CITIZEN!
Adam, thanks for creating music, thanks for inspiring, and thanks for making me reminisce moments in my life.
to me, it couldn't be more obvious how disassociated he is with this album. the co-writers were obviously the idea of the label - adam looks worn out, tired and honestly like he's repeating a script. to me, that record was the least exciting and most soulless of any oc album to date.
adam's always been the introverted kid who makes music for himself and for the love of it - not the collaborative co-writer on songs with extremely refined production and are made to be simply 'catchy' at the expense of all else. i guess this all is re-hashed in 'fiji water' - it's just interesting seeing that whole phase of his life in hindsight.
nowadays, i think labels have learnt that the process of intervention with artists isn't a successful one - unfortunately, it took the toll of people like Adam who had to experience the difficulties/pressures of this first hand.
Those two brief writing sessions we see say it all. I'm surprised they include it in the promo.
WHERE ARE YOU ADAM ????? ITS JUST THE BEGINNING THIS ISNT THE END !!!! WHAT U GOT IS GOLD !!!! ITS WAS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME WHEN U WERE AROUND !!!
He reposted Fireflies, these days. :p
I think Owl Citys songs have captivated people more by how he incorporates his emotions through music to get the all awesome beats and tunes of owl city now and then.nothing has changed not his music,not Adam.Im always gonna be a fan no matter what direction in music he takes,as long as hes still the same Adam Young
I think I found part of the reason the midsummer station sounds less "dreamy" as adams past albums. Listening to the itunes previews there seems to be a huge lack of strings compared to his past works. That was always an essential part to what made owl city awesome and its sad thats its not as present as past albums.
Fantastically Beautiful. Thank you Adam, For sharing your talent with the world.
ya know looking at the comments it really makes me proud to be an owl city fan because even though a lot of people are fighting down here... there having real conversations, with big people words. Their not just calling people names and using bad language, this gives me hope for the human race...
I'm here... been a fan sense Of June c:
This guy is the best!! and he's never gonna change!
the midsummer station is a different beast to previous albums. the lyrics that were once so hyperbolic and fantastical now kinda have more realism in them. the songs are still as catchy as ever though.
so far my favourite songs are silhouette (for being so sweet and emotional), speed of love (for being so adorable and catchy) and metropolis (which is a euphoric masterpiece of song)
and then of course good time is such a great single - it's at number three on UK midweeks atm which is amazing
I will always support Adam. He is a true artist, he really feels the music, and that's how he creates magic. And it is wonderful when he does. :)
Nope... Don't you remember him tweeting about how much he loves how this is a lot more of a dance album and how he wished he lived in Northern Europe to make trance beats in a basement? Etc? i'm quite convinced this is his taste right now and i LOVE it....cannot WAIT for the album and i'm having an extremely tough time with not playing the previews every day in iTunes Japan store.
you should be happy he's still doing his music with passion, doesn't matter if some of the lyrics aren't weird and mysterious like before, they're still amazing and unique. He's making GREAT pop music unlike most pop artists today.
Can I please have every single photo from that beach photoshoot???😂😅
I've been an Owl City fan for quite a bit, and I've never seen this video before, but you bet I'm loving it ✨
I totally agree with you. I was once a super obsessed fan of Owl City, but now I just feel that he is like any other artist on the radio. He still conveys that magic in his songs, but not to the fullest extent like he used to. I don't know, he can do what he wants, but then he just has to deal with losing some of his old fans who were with him during his era of electropop music. Sigh
All his albums are dooppeee
I loved his old music, I love his new music. Adam is doing a beautiful job with everything he does. I just wish people would stop criticizing him for going a new direction. He said the worst feeling in the world is to release something that everyone calls "The same thing." so he didn't.
You took the words right out of my mouth! Exactly how I feel!
OMG CAN'T WAIT FOR THE MIDSUMMER STATION :D Thank you for bringing the release date forward for UK! I wouldn't be able to wait that long :)
That fact that he's not writing his own stuff on this album (is that true for all songs!?) is a HUGE deal! I'm surprised nobody else is mentioning it much! That alone could make or break the album.
Just saw him in NJ. Best experience of my life
One of the best albums of all time❤
Remember when Goodtime came out and then we listened & suddenly, we were all shocked to hear a bunch of kids yell, "It's always a good time!" That was NOT Adam's idea. He said his manager "suggested it". I really think that all those managers & exec's should just keep themselves OUT of his Music! THey should push papers around in the office and let this Artist do his thing!! UGH!
"All my friends" though...
But that part makes the music more so good ,what's wrong with that?
I’ve never met Adam, but I swear he seems like one of the nicest artists in the industry
Has no one heard Silhouette? Metropolis? Adam is still there. He's just added different sounds, different concept, a beautiful simplicity to some of his songs, oh well. He's a masterful producer and the fact that's he's dabbling in trance, house, indietronica makes me really proud of him. I love the sound of Speed of Love, it's enchanting. I admit that there's some softer songs on the album, but Adam is Adam and that will never change.
His new stuff tends to grow on me as I listen over again, but his old stuff used to leave me mind-blown. I miss the Vanilla Twilight-type feel of his songs.... :')
I dont think i knew how excited i was for the album/concert till I watched this! :D
As a long time Adam Young-music, fan, I can tell how hard Adam is trying to not write the same record a million times. Plus the fact he's being pushed by his label to do things he's never done. (AKA: not do everything on his own). Adam will always be Adam. Owl City will continue to change and evolve, but Adam will always put out music he believes in.
love your each and every song Adam. can't wait to hear the new album
Midsummer Station is a great album!!!! Especially Carly Rae Jespen being in Good Time! :)
this is brilliant. I love seeing all the work behind your music. It's extremely inspiring, thank you!
Im gonna cry Adam you've changed so much. :') im so proud.
I agree. That is one of the two exeptions to his new track. The rest just sounds like pop, or drum beat.
he was always an awesome singer :)
He sounds so sleepy at the beginning of the video :) Haha cute.
ADAM YOU'RE THE BEST! I can't wait till Midsummer Station comes out.
This is so sad to watch. The whole thing is just a record company shaping an artist into who they want him to be instead of them letting him be him.
He is the true artist, multifaceted talent and the outcome is his pure expression
Gosh I am so excited, only 8 more days until The Midsummer Station is out and I hopefully have the CD by then too! ^.^
I'm glad he realizes that creating songs to beat Fireflies is not the way to go about things. Wasn't sure if that's what he was doing or not earlier, but it's good to finally hear that those aren't his intentions.
One week from today. Can't wait!
i think he makes his best music in his basement
Totally agree and I think people aren't really thinking about that he is getting older and that he can't produce the same sound over again and plus your music tells a story and this is just the beginning.
Heard the previews and they were awesome :> Can't wait for the whole album! 11 days left.
Um. Just putting out there, we're still waiting for you in the Philippines.
Everything about Adam is just so beautiful. :'3
Just be yourself, Adam... I still love you.. you're still my inspiration.... and you're right.... from one artist to another, you're right
He's my hero no matter what.
I feel like he had to completely deny himself to make this record. Being a perfectionist who puts every ounce of effort into every note really came out in his music. I'm glad he found pros to working with others, but I think he did better when he worked on his music alone, or with another artist maybe. Either way, I'm happy to let him do what he wants. It is his music, I'm completely mesmerized by it, and can't wait to hear every Owl City song that comes out.
luv u adam, even though some ppl r saying ur music style change was bad, we all still luv u, and MidsummerStation is genius!!