Klayton said in a recent Ask Celldweller that he does make stories of his music, but not stories that we're meant to follow. The story makes sense in his head and that helps him make his music. We aren't meant to understand it, just enjoy and interpret what it could mean in Klayton's mind.
i know its too late :D but i take it as a mean for making your own story in your head while listening in this case far future with destroyed human worlds by big interplanetary war :D similar to warhammer. i love it :D
Careful there, robot emperor thing. *"He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."*
Space sauron has the macguffin and is defeated by a second warlord who also wants the macguffin and may or may not be worse than space sauron. The tower is ego. A well-placed blow annihilates it completely and this becomes space sauron's downfall, literally and figuratively.
Im laughing like crazy for how great this is, i mean common: i can´t handle so much awesomeness at the same time! Like the music isn´t an 11 out of possible 5 already, the video is so rad as well.
That's bad ass, but if wet could get a couple close up cut scenes, especially in the beginning of the video of you singing to this Down To Earth music video, that would make this so much better! Thanks for all your hard work. Great music video guys!
+rox driscoll actually seeing as that othe guy has a freaking army i think that the spiky guy is actually the good guy so to speak. dont know why im feeling just like it
So my interpretation of the video is basically a rebellion destroying this somewhat dictator or some kind of king. Since he used his powers just to boost his ego, and somehow owning the Sphere of Dreams, he just sat on his own palace not caring for the opposition because there's no need, since they're weak. Well clearly the rebellion decided to act, using it's army and completely destroy the king/emperor. Once he's finally defeated, the leader of the rebellion claims what's rightfully his, The Sheper, and the throne whilst his army mobilize through Ateria. Maybe listening to the factions of Chapter 2: Love might give us some clues, or even Chapter 1. But still I enjoyed the video.
+Srdjan Smudja DAMN....wait, so how do they render it then? I'm assuming he had to do it piece by piece then render it out as one full video, unless he used RUclips editor...curious to find out how he achieved a render that took that long
RS Darx wouldn't surprise me at all if he is in here I mean they are probably best friends or are big fans of eachothers work and were like lets do a song together
Would you or your publisher DMCA strike someone if they made their own music videos for your tunes Klayton? I've got some ideas for most of the "end of an empire" tracks and some Scandroid ones, but with the way copyright laws work lately.... It would be worthwhile to ask first.
Klayton, you really need to work on your volume leveling across videos. this song comes on so much louder than anything on youtube that when it comes on i have to run over and slam down the volume to avoid damage to my very large and expensive sound system. blows because i really like this song but it has now become a source of anxiety.
Context of the video is in the lyrics. The song is about somebody who's pretentious and narcissistic and being set back by learning that they're not at all what they believe they are, and you can see where the video is coming from with that idea. Can't do the same though for Lost in Time, because Lost in Time is not only a kind of poorly written song, but the music video also has nothing to do with the song other than a convenient title for a joke about dinosaurs.
Still trying to figure out whether fake-Sauron is evil. Sure seems like he's meant to be, but he doesn't actually do anything evil in the video; just kinda menaces and rides an elevator.
"Klayton is Celldweller" and the merch thing at the end ruined the video. Other than that it was one of the weaker videos you've done. But definitely one of the best songs you've written. The video is too slow. Just an opinion.
I'm sorry, but character design is pretty lame. Why you didn't invite Ninja Jo? Every character is just animated 2D picture anyway yet her drawing skills are on whole next lever than this.
I know I'm probably gonna get shit for saying this but.. Am I the only one not impressed with this? I mean don't get me wrong, the drawings/visuals/etc. are beautiful, but there's barely anything going on, and if it's supposed to portray a story, I don't understand what the story is supposed to be about. I personally feel disappointed because I think of the music video for Switchback and I'm like .-. Why is there a total lack of action here? It just feels really slow compared to the pace of the song and stuff. It's still a great vid, I just expected something different. :I
+Erika Furudo yes you are not the only one. The thing is celldweller is an underground producer so to do things better than this would cost a lot of money, the same thing happened with unshaekable music video, it's just not there... but that doesnt mean he can't appreciate his group of faithful fans that enjoy his work. :)
+Erika Furudo professional music videos are always shit. they don't focus on the themes/motif/riffs of the song, or the timings. celldweller probably payed for this, or his producers; as opposed to having people who like the music do animations, produce the content and cross promote (for ad views) with an additional 3 prizes (1/4 of money pool to third place, 1/3 to seccond place, and the rest to first place). the story told is about a vain dictator, and some revolting robot shoots missiles at a space elevator. it has very literal imagery about the succession of humanity by machines, and the passing of the dark torch of power. machines envy social power for reasons, and dislike the pinnacle of human accomplishment for other reasons. a variety of lyrical themes are dropped entirely, like having fingers in the dirt.
Klayton said in a recent Ask Celldweller that he does make stories of his music, but not stories that we're meant to follow. The story makes sense in his head and that helps him make his music. We aren't meant to understand it, just enjoy and interpret what it could mean in Klayton's mind.
i know its too late :D but i take it as a mean for making your own story in your head while listening in this case far future with destroyed human worlds by big interplanetary war :D similar to warhammer. i love it :D
@4:18 is probably one of my favorite things ever created in music. that combination of sound just gives me the chills everytime
same here
Careful there, robot emperor thing. *"He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."*
ShadowX 1337 How very true...
ShadowX 1337 but who is true monster?
This is incredible. It needs a dozen million views and a few hundred thousand likes asap
Space sauron has the macguffin and is defeated by a second warlord who also wants the macguffin and may or may not be worse than space sauron. The tower is ego. A well-placed blow annihilates it completely and this becomes space sauron's downfall, literally and figuratively.
Klay does not have a lot money to do crazy thing with his music videos so stop whining and enjoy this amazing art work
Yeah that's what I was wondering, still great nonetheless.
I think the song's great, and even if the video doesn't really GO with it, it's still really cool to watch. Also, the timing at 1:06 is awesome.
Good video, didn't expect it to go well with the song but it kinda did.
I wish I had a FRACTION of Klayton's talent!
Deep down,we all do
I Don't get sleep without listening to celldweller :) you're the best
Dude this is amazing. I love the work you put into this.
As every time you impress me. Thanks a lot!!!
Epic animation + cool design
So, it's an army of two headed Securitrons vs. Sauron and the green glowy orb from Heavy Metal? I can work with that.
How many emotion in this one song.
Who would dislike this?
Can't deny Klay's musical pioneering.
Awesome!
Klayton = FKN GENIUS!!!! + Great Vid btw!
Very powerful!
Brilliant track.
I've got goosebumps everywhere)))
YES!!! One of my favourite songs on End Of An Empire
This music was pretty down to earth.
Great song, good vid... and a very Star Wars vibe to it.
Awesome work :D
morality of that story ... you better let live and lets live!!
Hell yeah. I totally agree with this message. Matches this song and vid perfectly.
this is actually pretty awesome MV!
Нужно больше просмотров , для такого клипа!
This song is amazing!
Im laughing like crazy for how great this is, i mean common: i can´t handle so much awesomeness at the same time! Like the music isn´t an 11 out of possible 5 already, the video is so rad as well.
Woaaaaoooo
Found my stream's new intro song! Love this. Klayton is a damn genius!
Awesome vid, great track!
This is so good song and video !!! I really like it !
daaaamnnnnn your music are just awsome!!!!! i really love it!!!! im a very big fan of you sir !
That's bad ass, but if wet could get a couple close up cut scenes, especially in the beginning of the video of you singing to this Down To Earth music video, that would make this so much better! Thanks for all your hard work. Great music video guys!
arragance defeating, ego smashing beats
Greatest video ever! And I need this T-shirt
Goodness, I love this damn song
This is so badass!
Love it. Thumbs up.
There is nothing more to say than, I like what i see and love what I hear
Amazing! :D
one of then my best songs!!!!!
Reminds me of Bionicle for some reason :V
I see what you mean, but this seems more of Artakha v kharzahni than mata Nuu v makuta
+Lemonix is it odd that the evil robot thing looks like Ekimu?
Not at all, his helm looks very much like the mask of creation, hence how i came to my Artakha conclusion
+rox driscoll actually seeing as that othe guy has a freaking army i think that the spiky guy is actually the good guy so to speak. dont know why im feeling just like it
+Ticci Toby maybe that's why precious one is so positive, it's a bittersweet ending to the album. The heroes lose but there is still hope.
Nice work
Epic!
5:51 Epic 🔥
One ring to rule them all.
One ring
To bring them down to Middle Earth
😐
this video is Badass
Одна из моих любимых песен
Same here
No clue what's going on, but it looks cool.
So my interpretation of the video is basically a rebellion destroying this somewhat dictator or some kind of king. Since he used his powers just to boost his ego, and somehow owning the Sphere of Dreams, he just sat on his own palace not caring for the opposition because there's no need, since they're weak. Well clearly the rebellion decided to act, using it's army and completely destroy the king/emperor. Once he's finally defeated, the leader of the rebellion claims what's rightfully his, The Sheper, and the throne whilst his army mobilize through Ateria. Maybe listening to the factions of Chapter 2: Love might give us some clues, or even Chapter 1. But still I enjoyed the video.
How ironic xD
I found the story a bit weird, but it looks great!
What the &uck! How is this 4 years old and I heard it the first time may 2020.!? Awesome great music and video Holmes. You made a fan today
Third time watching and I think the robot is actually evil
PLEASE do the intro to Legend (1985). It would be so epic if you added your twist to it.
This must have taken forever to Render.
+RetributionFX │ Gaming, Guides, Minecraft and MORE! This is nothing compared to Legion cinematic. That took months to fully render.
+Srdjan Smudja DAMN....wait, so how do they render it then? I'm assuming he had to do it piece by piece then render it out as one full video, unless he used RUclips editor...curious to find out how he achieved a render that took that long
Are you talking about Legion or Down to Earth?
+Srdjan Smudja Legion I guess (the one that you said that took months to render)
*****
I dont know about that kind of stuff. Blizzard said it took months to render the Legion cinematic.
I wish this was a 4k video!
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A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION:
When you pronounce Celldweller, is it Celld-weller or Cell-dweller?
Cell-dweller
Regeneration967 Celld-weller 😅
Regeneration967 /klayton/
NightKnight Its Celldweller :)
Am I mishearing thingss or is that Blue Stahli's voice in the chorus along with Klayton's?
If you're mishearing it, you're not alone. I swear i can hear Bret's voice in 2:15-2:18!
RS Darx wouldn't surprise me at all if he is in here I mean they are probably best friends or are big fans of eachothers work and were like lets do a song together
Klayton, if SEGA ever release another "Shadow the Hedgehog" game, you should do the music, it fits so perfectly
the thing is i dont even know if this is meant as an insult
How dare you insult Klayton like this. A thousand shames upon you.
HAH! Uploaded 12 mins ago, pretty damn early today. :)
+Brucho Sindicate
Not in my country :)
+ChristianIce non pensavo beccassi tanti italiani che ascoltassero klayton 🤓 ma soprattutto non pensavo lo ascoltassi tu 😔
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
это точно вдохновлено NIИ
cool :D
4:15 - 5:40 ♥
addicted
In my head I always put this song with Death Note
is there a lyric version?
this reminds me of nine inch nails - closer... the beginning does anyway
love it
I heard a small part of a female version of this song. do you guys know of one?
21 capsules crashed back to earth and voted negative. Nice music like always.
Guys i need help, where can i find the 5th T-shirt ?
Would you or your publisher DMCA strike someone if they made their own music videos for your tunes Klayton? I've got some ideas for most of the "end of an empire" tracks and some Scandroid ones, but with the way copyright laws work lately.... It would be worthwhile to ask first.
could anyone tell me what genre is this?
Are there like books or something about this?
Klayton, you really need to work on your volume leveling across videos. this song comes on so much louder than anything on youtube that when it comes on i have to run over and slam down the volume to avoid damage to my very large and expensive sound system. blows because i really like this song but it has now become a source of anxiety.
How does one interpret these videos?
Context of the video is in the lyrics. The song is about somebody who's pretentious and narcissistic and being set back by learning that they're not at all what they believe they are, and you can see where the video is coming from with that idea.
Can't do the same though for Lost in Time, because Lost in Time is not only a kind of poorly written song, but the music video also has nothing to do with the song other than a convenient title for a joke about dinosaurs.
How do you make that ''Wah-ish'' guitar/synth effect for the main riff of the chorus?? It's the heaviest shit I've ever heard!!!
....Klayton. Random as hell question: You wouldn't happen to be a fan of The Elder Scrolls and it's deeper lore, would you?
what's the album called?
End Of An Empire: Chapter 2 Love .-.
or just End of an Empire when the full album releases.
The complete End of an Empire dropped on 11/06/2015 so it is already out.
thanks
+mora3000 So I have all four individual albums. Is it even worth it to buy the complete End of an Empire album?
Still want to know what's going on. :o
Still trying to figure out whether fake-Sauron is evil. Sure seems like he's meant to be, but he doesn't actually do anything evil in the video; just kinda menaces and rides an elevator.
1.25 speed.. LOVE IT
Nin
I fell old school XD but this is still 2015
I don't follow ... what's going on here ?
Yeah... The storyline is a little ... Ya know
Burgundy Black i mean i can vaguely understand it but still, wish i knew it more
+SoulHunterOG as far as i see the ass demon wants to destroy somethin?
PoljoYT your guess is as good as mine
SoulHunterOG ass demon probalby had a bad taco and mcdonalds
Orbital Barad Dur holy fuck
What kind of orb causes "people" to see Eden instead of the wasteland?
Are you up? BLONDEST?
celldweller vs slipknot vs three day grace vs time of grace
Hashinshin
How on earth did you just found #Hallgrímskirkja & you photoshoped it?!?!?
"Klayton is Celldweller" and the merch thing at the end ruined the video.
Other than that it was one of the weaker videos you've done.
But definitely one of the best songs you've written.
The video is too slow.
Just an opinion.
I'm sorry, but character design is pretty lame. Why you didn't invite Ninja Jo? Every character is just animated 2D picture anyway yet her drawing skills are on whole next lever than this.
So how in the hell do you know my ex so well?!?!?
I know I'm probably gonna get shit for saying this but.. Am I the only one not impressed with this? I mean don't get me wrong, the drawings/visuals/etc. are beautiful, but there's barely anything going on, and if it's supposed to portray a story, I don't understand what the story is supposed to be about. I personally feel disappointed because I think of the music video for Switchback and I'm like .-. Why is there a total lack of action here? It just feels really slow compared to the pace of the song and stuff.
It's still a great vid, I just expected something different. :I
+Erika Furudo im studing animation and the timing its so bad on this xD its not acording to the music :C
+Erika Furudo yes you are not the only one. The thing is celldweller is an underground producer so to do things better than this would cost a lot of money, the same thing happened with unshaekable music video, it's just not there... but that doesnt mean he can't appreciate his group of faithful fans that enjoy his work. :)
I know xd i sont dislike it just get a better timing xd
+Erika Furudo It does seem low budget which is to be expected, but you gotta admit the scene at the opening to the bridge at 4:19 is pretty stunning.
+Erika Furudo professional music videos are always shit. they don't focus on the themes/motif/riffs of the song, or the timings.
celldweller probably payed for this, or his producers; as opposed to having people who like the music do animations, produce the content and cross promote (for ad views) with an additional 3 prizes (1/4 of money pool to third place, 1/3 to seccond place, and the rest to first place).
the story told is about a vain dictator, and some revolting robot shoots missiles at a space elevator. it has very literal imagery about the succession of humanity by machines, and the passing of the dark torch of power. machines envy social power for reasons, and dislike the pinnacle of human accomplishment for other reasons. a variety of lyrical themes are dropped entirely, like having fingers in the dirt.
This Song for Hilary Clinton.
It fits for any person willing to gain power to only benefit themselves.
And yes, it includes Hillary.
The whole shaking made me sick