Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/43fYGq3UUvgbflPVf7tFIp?si=5b0619fd5a9b4413 Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/the-mending-book/1737683762?i=1737683763 Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0CYYC9K7V Join the Giddy-Inn (my Discord server): discord.gg/BuCRtt7 Lyrics: the ocean calls me that salty air I cast my hook into the water not a book, another bottle waves are taunting who says I care forever searching for what is mine I checked the rules what goes to you Is what I loose when you pull the line what are the odds swimming in cod If I could fish for a wish with it I’d save the time I’ve lost all I want to say I’ve caught just one drop just on that hook I get a mending book when all is said and done and the ocean’s won I’ll have one more look and hope on that hook I get a mending book and though the chance is slim I know that deep within I’m on that final push to get a mending book my book was stolen the darkest crime it left a scar across my heart it took a toll it left a mark tormented mind what are the odds swimming in cod if I could fish for a wish with it I’d save the time I’ve lost all I want to say I’ve caught just one drop just on that hook I get a mending book when all is said and done and the ocean’s won I’ll have one more look and hope on that hook I get a mending book oh though the chance is slim I know that deep within I’m on that final push to get I built a temple a shrine to help below the dock the rocks and kelp follow the lines beneath my eyes to straighter vision toward the prize I banned the others from this spot jealousy corners every thought but it must all not be enough not be enough not be enough I built a temple a shrine to help below the dock the rocks and kelp follow the lines beneath my eyes to straighter vision toward the prize I banned the others from this spot jealousy corners every thought but it must all not be enough not be enough not be enough for that hook to get a mending book when all is said and done and the ocean’s won I’ll have one more look and hope on that hook I get a mending book oh though the chance is slim I know that deep within I’m on that final push to get a mending book
May I ask a bit about your creative process in making this song? Such as, how did you decide on the key for the melody? The chord progression is simple yet you add twists like the unexpected sharp on "hook". I ask because I've been a singer for years and am now beginning my foray into the world of music composition. Lyrics I can handle but coming up with creative melodies is harder than expected; And I hope to also take notes from your song's structure, including the way you add percussion while still feeling anticipatory. Anyways, just any advice you would give. I'm thinking to use FL Studio but since I'm mostly doing vocal, instrument backed pieces idk just yet.
@@GideonMusic I'm sure this song fills out the entire paperwork alone - and if it doesn't (which it should), just bring in "Can you keep a secret?" - still the best song you have released in my opinion.
The sad thing is Grian actually lost Rodney (His overpowered fishing rod) and he says to Gem that he can no longer be a fisherman because of it, " What is a man without his rod?"
Also i think she fished up those books before he learned that it was a shared loot pool. I think he literally just told them about the shared loot and then scar fished it.
@@Nora-oz9viI'm pretty sure its because it is a premier vid so you can comment before the video gets posted (sorry for my bad English it is not my first language)
I like to imagine that when Grian communicates with the ocean he creates little vibration like waves and the ocean responds in the same way, and so the music are the waves that only the "ocean touched" can understand
I haven't seen anyone mention it but the line "I banned the others from the spot, Jealousy corners every thought" is honestly so good. I love it so much.
Most Minecraft songs I've heard are either very "2d" or parodies, they don't have all that much depth or effort put into them. This is most musically impressive Minecraft songs I've ever heard. Amazing work. I'm subscribed.
I would probably get some that all have a theme. I think Joel replicates what I'm saying, with glow ink and.. something else glowing😅. I'd want to get all the things in a category, like glowing stuff, so I could make a glowing shop, or a tool shop for pickaxes and shovels, etc. What about you?
THESE LYRICS SCRATCH MY BRAIN /POS GIDEON APPEARING WITH ANOTHER BANGER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 "Just on that hook I get a mendic book" HELLO 911 WE'VE GOT A CRIMINALLY GOOD LINE
Holy cow the voice overlays at 3:00 really spoke to me, amazing job! Each voice clearly heard if you focus. Like the muddled thoughts of a Grian losing his sanity. Love it!
Phrase: "Hold the line." Definitions: 1: To pause a telliphone conversation. 2: To carry a fishing rod. 3: To prevent an opposing person or group from passing a literal or metiphorical boundry, (such as stealing a book,) usually by means of force.
Once again, very different music style. Has a few diff music vibes going, I can see this in like a musical or something. Keep um coming, your skills are fire!
Mended mental health This song really is... *mending.* *C u r s e o f M e n d i n g.* You could say by Grian catching a Mending book, he was... *mended.*
Okay, it's time for me to analyze this song in insanely high detail. Cuz Gideon, you've somehow done it again! Every time you release new music, you reach some sort of new height and I always think there's no way you can surpass it next time. But you do, I don't know how, but you do. This song is genius, and just today I've shown it to two of my friends at school. Even though they aren't into Hermitcraft or anything. I just needed them to hear it. Anyways. Time to rant about how good your song is and why ,for the next 30 minutes. When the song opened on this mysterious piano tune, I was immediately hooked (haha, see what I did there?). There's also this deep sound in the background, which compliments it greatly. It fits this oceanic theme so well, therefore it already sets the tone right at the beginning. Our main character has been out at sea for who knows how long, and yet he still hasn't discovered everything. There's still mysteries to uncover: such as when he'll finally acquire the legendary mending book... The opening line also helps estabilish the tone really well. "The ocean calls me", still accompanied by the mysterious piano tune. I also want to point out how the piano tune doesn't go away throughout the song, but it doesn't keep playing at all times either. It kinda just lurks in the background, always reminding you of the mysteries that our protagonist is yet to discover... And one more thing, I really love how there's an obvious improvement in how your songs' intros. I've said before that I think in general, it's the weakest area of your songs. But "Can you keep your secret?" and this one both have just, absolutely excellent intros. It brings you into the world of the song right away. You immediately get immersed. Such a masterpiece. "Forever searching, for what is mine" Such a great choice to have the background music amplify during this line. The "iiiing" part of the line is held out for longer too, and these two details together really make the idea of this endless search impactful. These aren't just words you hear, the song makes you feel exactly what our protagonist does in this moment. I also love how the words start being more... echo-y? Sorry, I don't know musical terms. It's just different, and it really makes you feel the tonal shift. "I checked the rules, what goes to you is what I loose when you pull the line" I had to point this out. This is such a creative way of saying what Grian explained about how fishing works on a server. It rhymes, it's perfect for the song, just MAN. I want to congratulate you on this. It's really good. "What are the odds, swimming in cod [...]" I love how the song slows done again, representing the constant shifts of our protagonist's mood during this long adventure. He's going crazy in a sense. Feeling upbeat in one moment, and feeling down in the next. "All I want to say I've caught just one drop" As the vocals become more echo-y and the background music starts ramping up, you know what's coming: it's the main chorus. But hold on now... It's not at all what you expect... "Just on that hook, I get a mending book" OH MY GODNESS GIDEON OH MY GHHZ76TFGHUZ7ATTGU8 okay, calm down... deep breaths... Today I've been singing and dancing to this chorus throughout the whole day. On the way to school, at school, on the way back home, at home. And I'm 18, if my classmates noticed they definitely thought I was an idiot or something. But it's so great, it's been stuck in my head and I can't get it out - not that I want to anyways. Alright, so I love how the song goes in a completely different direction that what you'd expect. After the build-up, the song goes into this relatively slow, mysterious, really ocean-y water-y vibe. But what you hear first is the higher-pitched "hook", which immediately lets you know: oh man, something's totally different here. I've also noticed this sound right before the "hook", that sounds like it's a drop of water reaching the ground or something (also it's such a nice touch how the mending book is visually empathized too!). AND GOSH the background music!!!! You somehow perfectly captured the feeling of being at sea. You notice the waves going through the ocean, as the endless sight of water calms you down. It's perfect, and I love that we get to hear only the instrumentals of this part at the end of the song!! This part achieves something phenomenal. It's so calming and mysterious at the same time. You anticipate the next step on the protagonist's journey, but you also reach a sense of rest. Sometimes you just need a break along the adventure, and you need some time to look at the waves of the sea, pondering about life and how you got here. Also, although I only quoted the beginning of the chorus, the whole thing is insanely catchy. But I think I've already expressed this with the story of my lil' shenanigans today. "To get the mending book, ah-ah, to get the mending book, ah-ah (ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta) My book was stolen [...]" I love these background vocals leading up to "My book was stolen", it always feels so exciting whenever that part comes on. Plus, similar to "Forever searching", it makes sure that "Mbws" has a bigger impact. I also love how this line comes straight after "tgtmb", it's a nice way to play around with the lyrics. Great job! "[...] the darkest crime" I think what you truly excel it is adding more and more tiny details in the background music of your songs - and this one is no exception. I'd like to point out the humming after this line. "It left a scar across my heart, It took a toll, it left a mark, Tormented mind" Another small detail is how some words just get echoed!? And I'm not sure if I'm hearing this right but are they also switching between left and right? Either way, I just noticed this, and I'm so glad for it, cuz it's another one I can put onto the list. "[lead up to the 2nd time the main chorus is played]" Again, more nice touches along the way: the humming throughout this part. It goes together with the background music of the main chorus so well. This time, the build-up isn't as noticeable because of the humming: our protagonist has spent a very long time at sea at this point. The calming sounds of the sea have gotten into each crack (haha is that a reference?) of his waking moments. Is this a sign of going crazy? Or is it actually peaceful? Only he knows... "When all is said and done, and the ocean's won (la-la-la) I'll have one more look" More tiny details! Previously, the tune of this "la-la-la" was a similar sound to what I'd call "the sound of the ocean" in the background music. But now, it's turned into a human voice, further making you feel the soothing sensations of the sea. "Although the chance is slim, I know that deep within, I'm on that final push" I caught it! (haha more puns) I've noticed this really quiet high-pitched voice in the background during this part, but I couldn't tell if it was actually there or if I was imagining it, it was so quiet. But now I caught it! It's such a really small detail, that I guarantee you 99% of people will miss, but it's there!. GOSH this is why I love your music! So many little things that together, improve the song so much! "I built a temple a shrine to help below the dock the rocks and kelp follow the lines beneath my eyes to straighter vision toward the prize I banned the others from this spot jealousy corners every thought but it must all not be enough not be enough not be enough" This part is a really great bridge between the previous and the final main chorus, but what I especially love is when this part gets repeated, but now the previous build-up is playing at the same time too! It's somehow so unsettling, yet so calming? This endless search is really making our protagonist go mad, so much so that his thoughts are getting jumbled up into a mess. "[...] for that hook" I can't really explain what I feel when "for that hook" plays. But somehow you managed to end the previous part in a way, that it feels like it all comes together to form this one thought. Like somehow all of those previous thoughts were leading up to this one. Thus it's somehow calming yet again, when you feel like our protagonist reached a quiet point in his thoughts. He came to a conclusion: despite getting crazier by the second, despite the length of the search, he'll continue "to get a mending book" da-da-daa-da-daa-duh-duuh WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE AND THE OCEAN'S WON (LA-LA-LA) I'LL HAVE ONE MORE LOOK DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH and hope on that HOOK DA-DA-DAAA I GET A MENDING BOOK DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH OH THOUGH THE CHANCE IS SLIM I KNOW THAT DEEP WITHIN I'M ON THAT FINAL PUSH DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH to get a mending book And as I've said it already, I love this instrumental part. I love that we get to hear this AMAZING background music just alone as well. I also love that you kept the "la-la-la" AND the way it ends with this techno-y winding down sound. Gideon. You've made a masterpiece again, so much so that I had to literally analyze the full song to truly express my amazement by your work. Keep up the great work, as always. Thanks for one of the next songs that I'm gonna be listening to all the time - and it'll certainly become one of my most listened to when eventually the yearly YT Music recap comes out. I can't wait to see what you've got cooking next. Take care, man...
I think the best testament to your talent and your songs is how often i come back looking for a new one and realizing its only been on day scene i last look. ALWAY love to hear a new song!
this is great! love the beat, the lyrics are amazing, all-around another masterpiece. i almost forgot to mention the background being almost alive i love the backgrounds!!!
This randomly came up on my recommended at work and made me laugh. What an amazing song. Genuinely very clever lyrics and the note progression is beautiful.
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/track/43fYGq3UUvgbflPVf7tFIp?si=5b0619fd5a9b4413
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/the-mending-book/1737683762?i=1737683763
Amazon Music:
music.amazon.com/albums/B0CYYC9K7V
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Lyrics:
the ocean calls me
that salty air
I cast my hook into the water
not a book, another bottle
waves are taunting
who says I care
forever searching
for what is mine
I checked the rules
what goes to you
Is what I loose
when you pull the line
what are the odds
swimming in cod
If I could fish for a wish
with it I’d save the time I’ve lost
all I want
to say I’ve caught
just one drop
just on that hook
I get a mending book
when all is said and done
and the ocean’s won
I’ll have one more look
and hope on that hook
I get a mending book
and though the chance is slim
I know that deep within
I’m on that final push
to get a mending book
my book was stolen
the darkest crime
it left a scar across my heart
it took a toll
it left a mark
tormented mind
what are the odds
swimming in cod
if I could fish for a wish
with it I’d save the time I’ve lost
all I want
to say I’ve caught
just one drop
just on that hook
I get a mending book
when all is said and done
and the ocean’s won
I’ll have one more look
and hope on that hook
I get a mending book
oh though the chance is slim
I know that deep within
I’m on that final push
to get
I built a temple a shrine to help
below the dock the rocks and kelp
follow the lines beneath my eyes
to straighter vision toward the prize
I banned the others from this spot
jealousy corners every thought
but it must all not be enough
not be enough not be enough
I built a temple a shrine to help
below the dock the rocks and kelp
follow the lines beneath my eyes
to straighter vision toward the prize
I banned the others from this spot
jealousy corners every thought
but it must all not be enough
not be enough not be enough
for that hook
to get a mending book
when all is said and done
and the ocean’s won
I’ll have one more look
and hope on that hook
I get a mending book
oh though the chance is slim
I know that deep within
I’m on that final push
to get a mending book
Your songs are amazing as always
May I ask a bit about your creative process in making this song? Such as, how did you decide on the key for the melody? The chord progression is simple yet you add twists like the unexpected sharp on "hook".
I ask because I've been a singer for years and am now beginning my foray into the world of music composition. Lyrics I can handle but coming up with creative melodies is harder than expected; And I hope to also take notes from your song's structure, including the way you add percussion while still feeling anticipatory.
Anyways, just any advice you would give. I'm thinking to use FL Studio but since I'm mostly doing vocal, instrument backed pieces idk just yet.
I agree with her@@jademuseplays
Or him, whatever. The point is that I agree
When do you expect it be on Spotify?
I think we can agree this song passes the Base Blooben Test.
Lolol. That was great, caught me off guard!
_scar voice_ "What's the base blooben test?"
@@WackoMcGoose let me put you on hold real quick
*hold music plays*
He can get his permit now!
Every comment just makes this funnier!😂😂😂😂
I gotta love how Grian's antics make fantastic songs, and he just keeps on doing more stuff that just ends up as inspiration.
Grian : just being a gremlin
Gideon : write that down write that down !
@@gauthiervergison6332 This is pretty accurate!
Gideon needs to make a song about the permit office and grian putting scar on hold. 🤣
I feel like the chorus should be “Oh mother, I’m not gonna be home for supper”
"please hold"
I’d need a permit to release that song!
🤣🤣🤣
@@GideonMusic I'm sure this song fills out the entire paperwork alone - and if it doesn't (which it should), just bring in "Can you keep a secret?" - still the best song you have released in my opinion.
“I checked the rules
what goes to you
Is what I loose
when you pull the line”
That line was golden, great reference
That "line" was golden
@@RangerPeepsgood one, “It left a scar across my heart.”
That "scar in my heart" was clever
How did I see this comment after hearing that lyric and thinking the same thing, I guess “the chance is slim”
He also wrote "bleed from another's Scar" in the Double Life song 👀
he keeps using Scar's name in a pun and it makes me smile every time. It's wonderful!
Bruh you confused me, my alt has that same pfp lol
@@WackoMcGooselegit his best sone was the double life one
I’m sorry, Before we watch this I’m gonna have to put you on hold.
AAAOOHH NOoo
*angry scar noises*
mother, im not going to be home for lunch.
(Joel screaming furiously)
LMAO
My cat was mesmerised by the jumping Cod and attacked my tv
I know what you mean.
That is hilarious
The sad thing is Grian actually lost Rodney (His overpowered fishing rod) and he says to Gem that he can no longer be a fisherman because of it, " What is a man without his rod?"
in the comments of the vid someone said turns out he used it in the statue for the chamber of sea-critters
@OilRig-1 a fitting place for Rodney.
I love how Scar gets all the blame when Pearl fished up 3-4 books before Scar ever did.😅
Yeah, but she was very lucky to never actually *tell* Grian that. XD
Also i think she fished up those books before he learned that it was a shared loot pool.
I think he literally just told them about the shared loot and then scar fished it.
Yeah he explained it and everyone started fishing suddenly and scar quickly got a mending book first try after the explanation.
The line 'Scar on my heart' is just pure gold ✨
oddly specific thing to notice but i really like whatever brush maxx used for the lineart in this one
Isn't it great - it has that chalk or charcoal charm!
Yeah, I noticed that as well! It is the type of brush that makes the art look edible lol
Glad you like it!
How did you manage to comment 23 hours ago??? It says it was posted half an hour ago on my phone
@@Nora-oz9viI'm pretty sure its because it is a premier vid so you can comment before the video gets posted (sorry for my bad English it is not my first language)
I like to imagine that when Grian communicates with the ocean he creates little vibration like waves and the ocean responds in the same way, and so the music are the waves that only the "ocean touched" can understand
Such a cool concept!!
...fanfic time? ✨
Pre-Premiere Question 1:
What do you think of the Gem and Grian Snail plot? (what's going to happen?)
if the snail plot doesn't escalate into a full scale prank war i will be surprised
I like the idea of that so far it's fun and funny but I have a feeling that it's gonna get bigger and bigger
SNAIL WAR!
snail will take over the server (or they become pets)
I really hope more people get snails
I'm sorry, but the "fish for a wish" line was just perfect.
Very chobblesome!!
Can't wait for Jimmy to react to this any day now...
I hope Inthelittlewood reacts to this as well
I'm waiting for Grian to react to one.
Buuut he's going to have to put you on hold first.
Real
WE PASSIN THE BASE BLOOBEN TEST WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
I'm sorry, this is not notarized _hold music_
Love the line with the scar on my heart referring to Scar literally stealing the mending book from Grian.
What the actual hell. This is an incredible song. I was expecting memes. I was expecting laughs. This is just pure art. Thank you. ❤
And, obviously, I'm subbed for life!
I love how everyone jokes that scar stole a mending book but pearl pulled up three and no one mentions it 😂
A bit unrelated, but I love the sound "waves" and cod jumping in the background. It's a really neat detail!
I haven't seen anyone mention it but the line "I banned the others from the spot, Jealousy corners every thought" is honestly so good. I love it so much.
What if Grian putting Scar on hold was his revenge for the mending book 😂
Bro really got an entire banger of a song while searching for one of my books.
I think Grian should play this in the hermit permit office sometimes as the radio lol
Most Minecraft songs I've heard are either very "2d" or parodies, they don't have all that much depth or effort put into them.
This is most musically impressive Minecraft songs I've ever heard. Amazing work. I'm subscribed.
In all honesty, I hope that Grian sees this.
Sorry, I'm going to have to put you on hold. (Please hold starts playing)
"It left a *scar* across my heart"
Jesus Christ that line was good
"my book was stolen
The Darkest crime!!!!!!!!"
funniest lines of the music
"A Scar across my heart"
I get it!! :D
Pre-Premiere Question 2:
If you could have any hermit permit, which would would it be? (glass, wood, wart blocks, etc.)
Iron bc it's really useful and I wank an excuse to have a lot of it
I would probably get some that all have a theme. I think Joel replicates what I'm saying, with glow ink and.. something else glowing😅.
I'd want to get all the things in a category, like glowing stuff, so I could make a glowing shop, or a tool shop for pickaxes and shovels, etc. What about you?
Copper
the joker permit would be a given but as for an item in particular, the food permit rocks
Wood
I LOVEEEE YOU VOICE! I hope Grian hears this!
THESE LYRICS SCRATCH MY BRAIN /POS
GIDEON APPEARING WITH ANOTHER BANGER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Just on that hook
I get a mendic book"
HELLO 911 WE'VE GOT A CRIMINALLY GOOD LINE
very well made. Grians going to love it.
This song is such a bop. I'm not gonna lie I thought this song would be a sea shanty. I was very surprised.
Now I need a shanty.
If Grian had a theme song this season this would be it. Also no need for the name calling at 1:44 🙃…
Holy cow the voice overlays at 3:00 really spoke to me, amazing job! Each voice clearly heard if you focus. Like the muddled thoughts of a Grian losing his sanity. Love it!
Wow, I did not notice the book was animated
Phrase: "Hold the line."
Definitions:
1: To pause a telliphone conversation.
2: To carry a fishing rod.
3: To prevent an opposing person or group from passing a literal or metiphorical boundry, (such as stealing a book,) usually by means of force.
0:45 the way it goes up there reminds me of the Wonka movie for some reason 😅 'a world of pure imagination'
Yup yup!
A BANGER once again. I loved the overlapping lyrics, the interesting interments, the visuals, EVERYTHING! Another amazing song by Gideon!
Not many songs actually have background art that fits so well
Truly this song slaps
Actually squealed when I saw this. Let's go.
This is why AI will never be able to be as creative as humans. This is so fun and creative!
I love this Hermitcraft song because it's so awesome!!!
you cant even have heard it yet?
I didn’t think it would be possible to make a Minecraft RUclipsr’s addiction to fishing sound this good.
Once again, very different music style. Has a few diff music vibes going, I can see this in like a musical or something. Keep um coming, your skills are fire!
I love how you can ear the confidence, hope and dispear.
OH MY GID!
GID THIS IS SUCH A BANGER AS ALWAYS!
Mended mental health
This song really is... *mending.*
*C u r s e o f M e n d i n g.*
You could say by Grian catching a Mending book, he was... *mended.*
Didn’t expect a song about fishing in Minecraft to go this hard
I knew it gonna be a song at one point.I just freaking KNEW IT!!!
Okay, it's time for me to analyze this song in insanely high detail. Cuz Gideon, you've somehow done it again! Every time you release new music, you reach some sort of new height and I always think there's no way you can surpass it next time. But you do, I don't know how, but you do. This song is genius, and just today I've shown it to two of my friends at school. Even though they aren't into Hermitcraft or anything. I just needed them to hear it.
Anyways. Time to rant about how good your song is and why ,for the next 30 minutes.
When the song opened on this mysterious piano tune, I was immediately hooked (haha, see what I did there?). There's also this deep sound in the background, which compliments it greatly. It fits this oceanic theme so well, therefore it already sets the tone right at the beginning. Our main character has been out at sea for who knows how long, and yet he still hasn't discovered everything. There's still mysteries to uncover: such as when he'll finally acquire the legendary mending book...
The opening line also helps estabilish the tone really well. "The ocean calls me", still accompanied by the mysterious piano tune.
I also want to point out how the piano tune doesn't go away throughout the song, but it doesn't keep playing at all times either. It kinda just lurks in the background, always reminding you of the mysteries that our protagonist is yet to discover...
And one more thing, I really love how there's an obvious improvement in how your songs' intros. I've said before that I think in general, it's the weakest area of your songs. But "Can you keep your secret?" and this one both have just, absolutely excellent intros. It brings you into the world of the song right away. You immediately get immersed. Such a masterpiece.
"Forever searching, for what is mine"
Such a great choice to have the background music amplify during this line. The "iiiing" part of the line is held out for longer too, and these two details together really make the idea of this endless search impactful. These aren't just words you hear, the song makes you feel exactly what our protagonist does in this moment. I also love how the words start being more... echo-y? Sorry, I don't know musical terms. It's just different, and it really makes you feel the tonal shift.
"I checked the rules, what goes to you is what I loose when you pull the line"
I had to point this out. This is such a creative way of saying what Grian explained about how fishing works on a server. It rhymes, it's perfect for the song, just MAN. I want to congratulate you on this. It's really good.
"What are the odds, swimming in cod [...]"
I love how the song slows done again, representing the constant shifts of our protagonist's mood during this long adventure. He's going crazy in a sense. Feeling upbeat in one moment, and feeling down in the next.
"All I want to say I've caught just one drop"
As the vocals become more echo-y and the background music starts ramping up, you know what's coming: it's the main chorus. But hold on now... It's not at all what you expect...
"Just on that hook, I get a mending book"
OH MY GODNESS GIDEON OH MY GHHZ76TFGHUZ7ATTGU8
okay, calm down... deep breaths...
Today I've been singing and dancing to this chorus throughout the whole day. On the way to school, at school, on the way back home, at home. And I'm 18, if my classmates noticed they definitely thought I was an idiot or something. But it's so great, it's been stuck in my head and I can't get it out - not that I want to anyways.
Alright, so I love how the song goes in a completely different direction that what you'd expect. After the build-up, the song goes into this relatively slow, mysterious, really ocean-y water-y vibe. But what you hear first is the higher-pitched "hook", which immediately lets you know: oh man, something's totally different here. I've also noticed this sound right before the "hook", that sounds like it's a drop of water reaching the ground or something (also it's such a nice touch how the mending book is visually empathized too!).
AND GOSH the background music!!!! You somehow perfectly captured the feeling of being at sea. You notice the waves going through the ocean, as the endless sight of water calms you down. It's perfect, and I love that we get to hear only the instrumentals of this part at the end of the song!!
This part achieves something phenomenal. It's so calming and mysterious at the same time. You anticipate the next step on the protagonist's journey, but you also reach a sense of rest. Sometimes you just need a break along the adventure, and you need some time to look at the waves of the sea, pondering about life and how you got here.
Also, although I only quoted the beginning of the chorus, the whole thing is insanely catchy. But I think I've already expressed this with the story of my lil' shenanigans today.
"To get the mending book, ah-ah,
to get the mending book, ah-ah (ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta)
My book was stolen [...]"
I love these background vocals leading up to "My book was stolen", it always feels so exciting whenever that part comes on. Plus, similar to "Forever searching", it makes sure that "Mbws" has a bigger impact. I also love how this line comes straight after "tgtmb", it's a nice way to play around with the lyrics. Great job!
"[...] the darkest crime"
I think what you truly excel it is adding more and more tiny details in the background music of your songs - and this one is no exception. I'd like to point out the humming after this line.
"It left a scar across my heart,
It took a toll, it left a mark,
Tormented mind"
Another small detail is how some words just get echoed!? And I'm not sure if I'm hearing this right but are they also switching between left and right? Either way, I just noticed this, and I'm so glad for it, cuz it's another one I can put onto the list.
"[lead up to the 2nd time the main chorus is played]"
Again, more nice touches along the way: the humming throughout this part. It goes together with the background music of the main chorus so well. This time, the build-up isn't as noticeable because of the humming: our protagonist has spent a very long time at sea at this point. The calming sounds of the sea have gotten into each crack (haha is that a reference?) of his waking moments. Is this a sign of going crazy? Or is it actually peaceful? Only he knows...
"When all is said and done, and the ocean's won (la-la-la)
I'll have one more look"
More tiny details! Previously, the tune of this "la-la-la" was a similar sound to what I'd call "the sound of the ocean" in the background music. But now, it's turned into a human voice, further making you feel the soothing sensations of the sea.
"Although the chance is slim, I know that deep within, I'm on that final push"
I caught it! (haha more puns) I've noticed this really quiet high-pitched voice in the background during this part, but I couldn't tell if it was actually there or if I was imagining it, it was so quiet. But now I caught it! It's such a really small detail, that I guarantee you 99% of people will miss, but it's there!. GOSH this is why I love your music! So many little things that together, improve the song so much!
"I built a temple a shrine to help
below the dock the rocks and kelp
follow the lines beneath my eyes
to straighter vision toward the prize
I banned the others from this spot
jealousy corners every thought
but it must all not be enough
not be enough not be enough"
This part is a really great bridge between the previous and the final main chorus, but what I especially love is when this part gets repeated, but now the previous build-up is playing at the same time too! It's somehow so unsettling, yet so calming? This endless search is really making our protagonist go mad, so much so that his thoughts are getting jumbled up into a mess.
"[...] for that hook"
I can't really explain what I feel when "for that hook" plays. But somehow you managed to end the previous part in a way, that it feels like it all comes together to form this one thought. Like somehow all of those previous thoughts were leading up to this one. Thus it's somehow calming yet again, when you feel like our protagonist reached a quiet point in his thoughts. He came to a conclusion: despite getting crazier by the second, despite the length of the search, he'll continue "to get a mending book" da-da-daa-da-daa-duh-duuh
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE
AND THE OCEAN'S WON (LA-LA-LA)
I'LL HAVE ONE MORE LOOK
DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH
and hope on that HOOK
DA-DA-DAAA
I GET A MENDING BOOK
DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH
OH THOUGH THE CHANCE IS SLIM
I KNOW THAT DEEP WITHIN
I'M ON THAT FINAL PUSH
DA-DA-DAA-DA-DAA-DUH-DUUH
to get a mending book
And as I've said it already, I love this instrumental part. I love that we get to hear this AMAZING background music just alone as well. I also love that you kept the "la-la-la" AND the way it ends with this techno-y winding down sound.
Gideon. You've made a masterpiece again, so much so that I had to literally analyze the full song to truly express my amazement by your work. Keep up the great work, as always. Thanks for one of the next songs that I'm gonna be listening to all the time - and it'll certainly become one of my most listened to when eventually the yearly YT Music recap comes out. I can't wait to see what you've got cooking next. Take care, man...
This is dedication man, I feel like I need to step up my comment game!
These lyrics are genius.
I think the best testament to your talent and your songs is how often i come back looking for a new one and realizing its only been on day scene i last look. ALWAY love to hear a new song!
Oh my gosh, the line ‘ it left a scar across my heart ‘
So good! A great reference to Scar stealing the mending book! Amazing song as always!
Impulse stole one, then Scar (which is I think more what this song is about), then finally success by Grian! amazing song Gideon!!
Grian NEEDS to see this.
This song has an amazing HOOK.
OOOOOOOOOOO
I like the hook.
MAXX ART YIPPEE!!!! HYPED FOR THIS!!
That went unnecessarily hard. Had me hooked from the first few seconds.
First the Decked Out song and now the Mending Book!? Keep going, this is awesome!
Try "can you keep your secret"
It would have been hilarious if there was a Wilhelm scream with "SSSSCCCCCAAAARRRRRR" at the very end
"it left a scar across my heart" I see what you did there, that was clever.
We gettin out da lake with dis one
Grian trying to get a mending book is a perfect representation of whenever I try to wish for a character in Genshin lol
I love the fish jumping in and out of the water on beat! It’s like it’s vibing to the song!
This video is very chobblesome
a very chobblesome song indeed
Love the soundwaves on the water :)
I love the song, I like the growth in your music lately, the layered vocals was a great addition to this song.
The lyrics are fantastic
Grian looks like the little brother from the Mitchell’s vs the machines.
oh my god he does
GIDEON! AAAH!
You’ve outdone yourself once again-
The vocals, the beat, somehow keeps getting better than the last song, idk how that’s even possible!
Ik this is random but I’ve followed you on spark when I had it and now you’re also here. Small world 🥰
@@fRenChY_toAsTy oh my goodness small world indeed! xD
This passes the Base Blooben test
this is great! love the beat, the lyrics are amazing, all-around another masterpiece. i almost forgot to mention the background being almost alive i love the backgrounds!!!
NEED this on spotify
It's coming out this Friday the 29th! You can pre-save it here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gideon4/the-mending-book-2
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! man's went insane, I am consuming the sound textures in this one omg
This is AWESOME and i want to point out-one of FEW hermitcraft songs in instagram music to use!! Thanks for that!!
Perfection! Clever lines, catchy tunes, all in all greatness, though, can we just take a moment to appreciate the beat visualizers please XD
Poor Grian having a fishing lvl of over 9,000
i love the back of the ocean being the line thbingies
Jealousy of your skill Gideon corners every thought.
this song reeled me in with a catchy hook
OMG GIDEONS POPPING OFFF
why does this go so unironically hard?
watching Grian slowly loose any semblance of sanity this season has been amazing. between the book and the hold music. XDDDDD
Oh my goodness. I got literal chills down my spine the whole song from the first line. Another masterpiece, Gideon! 👏🏼
"I get a mending book"✨
I would juat like to say on my server the mending book was my 30th catch, most before that was cod and fishing rod upgrades
This randomly came up on my recommended at work and made me laugh. What an amazing song. Genuinely very clever lyrics and the note progression is beautiful.
I really like the beat in this one, it feels a little bit alienated or strange, I don’t know how to explain it. Goes really well with the lyrics.
Best song i have heard in days
the little piano riff sounds a lot like the celeste song
I love the cod in the background, it's a nice touch
This goes way harder than it should