DM DOKURO - STILL HERE
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2022
- In times where I felt like I was the one to blame for the many misfortunes I faced, the looming sense of guilt and shame consumed my mind, and it grew worse every time. In this moment, my skills had evolved to a height that overshadowed and surpassed the first two albums of Shadow of Light. The experience I gained allowed me to reveal the toxic mindset I had lost myself in.
What resulted was a prelude to greater underlying problems within me that I have yet to fix.
This album will be a horrifying and meticulous dissection into my reoccurring thoughts and actions.
BUY/DOWNLOAD SINGLE: dmdokuro.bandcamp.com/album/s...
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"Okay, but why did you upload it after you said you wouldn't?"
simply put, i shouldn't be silencing any of my work, no matter how painful or harsh it could be. either way, sorry if this is a bit too much to handle.
as long as you make stuff I will love what you make
Theres nothing wrong with it, and i enjoy your work and the effort you put into it.
No matter what you do we will always lov your content keep up the good work 👍
hope your doing good man
Despite everything... you're still here.
Thank you DM Dokuro.
Same. DM Dokuro is a amazing person
This comment sums it up. :)
And we're glad for it.
World would be down one legendary composer without em, and music - especially Dokuro's - is something strong alright.
“Despite everything, it’s still you”
- Undertale 2015
@@asrieldreemurr8059 Ah, glad to see someone got it.
an unbelievably viseral showcase of emotions through music.
sometimes we can't express our feelings through words, so for you to express them through something like this is something i commend greatly, i legit cannot comprehend how you do this, man.
i remember listening to this back in september, and feeling this was something i could relate to as well - obviously you're in a far worse situation than i, but you get my point. it's something to put across emotions that cannot be summed up in words, and the way you did this is fucking immaculate.
out of all the songs i've heard from you over the last 6 years, this is my absolute favourite.
thank you, dokuro. i wish all the best for you.
@boab fet lego star wars 🧍🏽♂️
@@frankierodriguez866 ?
5:00 “The coward had realized he had brought forth their greatest mistake. Silently, the coward fell to the ground, knees unbearably tired from trying to escape this hideous demon. Frightened and paralyzed eyes stared into the codas that glowed where eyes should’ve been, it’s running liquid body flashing a shadeless red static that sounded as caustic as it looked, and it’s equally noisy mouth roughly gnashes it’s white, glowing teeth. Every mark the demon left on the coward’s broken body was a painful reminder of fruitless attempts of recovery gone horribly wrong. They had gone through this routine over and over again, each time growing older and more tired of each other, as the insanity of trying to change a single life for the betterment of themselves and others around them took it’s sickening toll. The meaning of time between the coward and the demon had become irrelevant. Of all the times a compromise or decision must be made, the coward decided to listen to the demon in hopes of reasoning with it.”
Wow. This little Easter egg made this so much deeper for me, and I now understand just how dark this song truly is. And I love it.
took me like 4 times with 0.25x playback speed to catch it despite noticing it as soon as it came on screen
things like that are really cool
So glad someone managed to capture this amazing Easter egg. I tried multiple times to pause at the right moment but just couldn’t get it
@@kingcyrusrodan6772 you can use , and . To go frame by frame which is useful when trying to catch Easter eggs like that
@@lucatowalker2123 some people are on mobile.
@@lucatowalker2123 I do happen to be on mobile but I do really appreciate the advice
I audibly gasped when i saw this! While the song has dark themes that i can relate to, i still love it and i’m glad theres an official release on youtube
Take in the music. Make it last, mates.
As having struggled with these sort of issues I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a vivid representation of what the hell inside shows itself to me like. Nice work.
5:00 message thrown up on screen for a few frames, writing it here to save some of your.
“The coward had realized how he had brought forth their greatest mistake. Silently, the coward fell to the ground knees unbearably tired from trying to escape this hideous demon. Frightened and paralyzed eyes stared into the codas that glowed where eyes should’ve been, it’s running liquid body flashing a shadeless red static that sounded as caustic as it looked, and its equally noisy mouth roughly gnashed its white, glowing teeth. Every mark the demon left on the coward’s broken body was a painful reminder of fruitless attempts of recovery gone horribly wrong. They had gone through this routine over and over again, each time growing older and more tired of each other, as the insanity of trying to change a single life for the betterment of themselves and others around them took its sickening toll. The meaning of time between the coward and the demon had become irrelevant. Of all the times where a compromise or a decision must be made, the coward decided to listen to the demon on hopes of reasoning with it.”
ty for that bro i saw it too
My updated opinion on this song
After listening to it for the 100th time, I can finally give a full review.
This is a masterpiece, written by a musical genius. The first part alone is relatable to me. And oddly comforting and calming. The second part is an even better portrayal of the emotional battle within your mind during depression. And it is again oddly comforting to know that I’m not alone. The third part is just a brutal description of the feelings depression and the pain caused by it. And then the final part is just plain inspirational and gives me shivers or makes me cry. The empowering feeling I get from it is astonishing. I have never heard a better portrayal of depression in music. Dokuro has done the impossible with this piece of art and I come back whenever I’m depressed as calms and emotionally empowers me.
For some reason I'm extremely draw. To sad subjects. I'm not sad myself not depressed or suicidal. But I simply love music that can genuinely make you feel some types of emotions.
I imagine it to be the same as letting a huge burden off of your chest.
And life really isn't just happy go lucky.
This song should NOT be ignored. I can feel how important it is.
Thank you dokuro. This is quite literally one of my favorite songs. ever
love the chill vibe ❤
edit: NOT CHILL ANYMORE CHRIST
editedit: Final thoughts: love the contrast between calm at first to real heavy at the middle through to the end.
this song was great all in all. great job dokuro
Tis how it be
Upon the chill to heavy transition. My jaw dropped. It's like a giant wave of emotions came over me.. its frickin amazing
@@terraknight0447 it should invoke that feeling, i feel as though DOKURO really wanted to put that same feeling of having your emotions wash over you and leave you speechless in this song as his depression brings upon himself. it's both fantastic, yet horrifying. DM DOKURO really put all of his heart into this, and it shows.
@@SkyanUltra I don't think it's easy to do what this man is able to do, the expressions don't feel artificial, even stronger than normal, even if you can't relate you can understand, man has come so far so proud.
It sends shivers down my spine, it never fails to give me chills
ever since I heard it a couple months ago, i've been _obsessed_ with this song. it hit so close to home, but in a good way, and it inspires me to draw like crazy. (like, i've never made an animation longer than 6 seconds, i tend to lose motivation really fast, but EVERY SINGLE TIME i hear this i'm overcome with the urge to storyboard it. i hope i'll be able to finish the whole song someday!) i especially love the overlap/harmonizing with "i'm the reason why you'll never disappear!/you're the reason why i want to disappear!"
there's clearly a lot of pain behind this song. i'm so sorry you had to go through it in the first place. but at the same time, STILL HERE is genuinely _beautiful,_ and i'm so grateful to you for sharing it with us.
love your work, dude. hope you feel better soon.
damn, i wanted to storyboard it too.
@@LoveInUnreality maybe we both should! i'd love to see other artists' take on it :)
@@nerobright9959 i cant animate to save my life though, maybe in the future if one of my parts can manage to pick up on a project, but you're right its a really motivating song.
@@LoveInUnreality *_DO IT._*
I know it doesn’t mean much but you can do this. You have more talent than you know and have a willpower buried underneath that demon that’s trying to hide it. We’re with you
This is heartbreaking but also motivating. We are so happy you are still here Dokuro. I may not know your personally, but I can tell from the genuineness of your music, that you are an amazing and good-hearted person.
In regards to the song, it is masterful the way you portray inner thoughts. whenever a positive thought comes, it seems immediately replaces with guilt and pain. How the negative side always has some reasoning that keeps your mind from recovering.
Even the simple artwork and fonts in the video help convey the message the song is trying to create in a perfectly simple yet complex accompanying way.
I could write a whole article on each induvial verse, the lyrics are just simply fantastic.
I think what else that makes this song so compelling it its uniqueness in its odd voices and style. It feels so much more real and honest than what you get from most popular artists.
Dokuro. I'm here listening to this song at 6 AM on a work night, and I've never been hit by a song with emotion like this before. You say this song is too much but, I think it gave me a new outlook on depression and maybe even life as a whole. Perhaps my take on it is a little strange but, it's given me a new sort of confidence in myself. Even when that little, nasty voice inside is telling you all these awful things, whether they're true or not, even they can be a driving factor...seeing yourself for what you used to be, all the awful things you've done and can never forgive yourself for, all the "faces of those you've betrayed," and yet...you're still here, trying to become better. That...is why you're here right? So long as you strive to be better, even if your best some days is fuck all, you'll get there, one step at a time. As much as that nasty little voice "makes me want to disappear" sometimes, it's part of "the reason I'm still here." It's the lessons one has learned, it may present itself as something terrible and awful, something you may never truly live down, but without it...you'd still be making the same mistakes, doing the same awful things you may have done to others, intentional or not.
This song is raw and powerful, it's the kind of song that reminds me just how much I love music. You're incredibly talented Dokuro, and while I'm certain you've got so many of your own demons to deal with, I hope you'll learn to deal with them...whether by surpassing them, learning to live with them, or whatever else you may need to do, I'm here routing for you on the sidelines. Best of luck to you, your fans have your back and support you tirelessly.
I don't know what you're feeling, or have been, and while I have been sharing these similar feelings. I'm glad to know ur still around. You are an inspiration.
HES BACK WHEN WE NEEDED HIM
he isnt back, he is still here, as he has been all along!
maybe he's back because he needed us, or at least, someone.
auby
This whole piece reminds me of a quote that I always like to say to myself.
*"Despite everything, it's still you."*
That’s also a quote from undertale. It’s a lot deeper than most people think it is.
God damn this song brought me to tears… My brother has autism and other mental health problems and has been suicidal for the good part of 3-4 years.
Looking from the outside in, I can only imagine what goes on through his head, but I feel like with this song it gives me some semblance of understanding of what goes on through his head. I only hope he’s able to fight through this and come out on top of everything in the end.
Mental health fucking sucks and I hope everyone out there can battle their inner demons and/or come to terms with who they are and accept that we are all flawed and that is a beautiful thing to appreciate.
...I'm speechless. Every chord, every word, every snare hit, every key change. The palpable agony of being split and indecisive, leaking a bittersweet melody that seethes a primal sense of anger with all the razor-sharp vulnerability of insecurity. You write entire stories with songs, and each layer of sound builds something cinematic and brutally sincere that both guts me and soothes the wound. The juxtaposition of an anxious, higher voice with a distorted, relentless internal monologue cuts deeper than a knife.
I should've heeded your warning at the beginning, because I'm in the process of exchanging blows with some demons myself, but everything you make speaks in raw emotion, and being on the same wavelength as someone else, even if our stories are different, offers a moment of fleeting comfort and empathy. And exposing myself to some repressed pain is something I'm willing to sacrifice to feel, even for a moment, that I'm understood. You sculpt auditory magic.
Thank you, Dokuro.
I believe I would say almost the same as you. No matter how much pain you've "caused" and still are going through, after all...people, let's beat the shit out of demons, Together.
@@AnaGD thanks for the help, but that’s not enough to help out on what’s going on in my household
@@lowlevelgeniusthewhite111 fr fr 💀💀💀
I do not exaggerate when I say that this is possibly my favourite song that I have ever heard. The amount of talent and emotion that went into making this song is so inspiring, and whilst the feelings you expressed were so intense and upsetting for you, you released those feelings in a way you felt was best for you. This song is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see the rest of the album.
STILL HERE
yo
Yep
Oh hi
I’m here and nice new video
ohhh so you found this one day and decided to use it for the guide hmm?
God this is so good, seeing the pressure a large viewership puts some of my favorite musicians through hurts my soul :( I'm glad you are able to push through it all and still make amazing stuff
As someone who's dealing with a lot right now, this release has really helped. Even if you have doubts, you are a huge inspiration to me. Whatever it is you are going through, I wish you luck on getting through it. Mental health is pain.
“I’m not going to cry to this song for a fourth time” - me seconds before realizing another lie i told
This goes so hard in the best kinda way
nothing about this in cringe. It is pain and suffering in a very real and relatable way
One of the best things about music is that it lets us vent our struggles in ways that others may find enjoyable or relatable. Stay strong, Dok. We love you.
First: Such a fire beat shouldn't be this dark.
Second: I hope you understand that we can be, and will be here. even if a part of you doesn't want to belive in a bunch of random strangers.
Third: I guess you can say that you've coped for this long, it shouldn't be long before you can fix the mistakes, so hang in there just a little longer.
2:49 every time I get to this part of the music, I can't help but smile. We can feel the full Dokurossy DM DOKURO put in it.
This is probably one of the most accurate showings of what a inside battle looks like, through song. One of the lines is actually something mine has said to me before, word for word. Good song man, it’s a nice mix.
Like being stabbed in the heart is what a man feels when he loses the passion for a thing he loves the most, but no passion dies, no. It stays looming in the mind trying to bring the man who lost it.
Your talent is incredible, and let none change your love for music, as you are not a tool but a person who expresses himself through melodies but not words.
I have no words...despite the disturbing lyrics, this is one of the most and beautiful things I ever heard. It's sad but I also feel moved. I'm glad to encounter you and I hope you're alright these days.
it's also just a headbanger
Just finished listening, and I love this song. Thank you for releasing it.
legit almost crying rn. this hit me so hard bc it is pretty much how i have been feeling for the past couple of months. i have always loved your music dokuro and im so glad you are still here. so glad i came back to your channel.
this is beautiful, the feelings i've felt, the struggles i've had and the damning thoughts i've been fighting personified into a song, just beautiful, thank you DM DOKURO
Not sure if I'm emotionally blind or just the dopamine rush from finally seeing a Dokuro track again nullifies any negative feelings. I have a few questions if you don't mind me asking, you don't have to reply if you don't want to.
1. Did you ever plan on making real vocals for this? I feel like your voice would fit it so much better, especially at the louder sections.
2. Have you ever considered writing for any other games? I know you're working on Grapple Force Rena.
3. Have you silenced any other works, and if so, will we ever be able to hear them?
4. I really gotta ask, what is that guitar you use for everything? Is it real? Is it a VST? I really want it whatever it is, it sounds so nice.
I just want to let you know that you are an icon to me, and you literally changed my life. Don't see yourself as what people think bad of you, see yourself as the good you have done for others.
Thank you, DM Dokuro. You truly are a pinnacle amongst modern musicians.
the reason i use Vocaloid for stuff like this is because it would hurt tremendously if it came from my own voice.
@@DMDOKURO I understand what you mean here, but it would also probably be extremely difficult and painful to sing the demon’s lyrics in the second half of the song.
@@DMDOKURO And thats ok. Nobody will push you to sing if you don't want to. I love your songs, especially this one. You brightened my days, so I really hope yours will be brightened again. I love your work beyond words.
>4, probably
VST, most likely. probably something like Shreddage 3 if he has Kontakt, but 95% of the timbral qualities of a guitar sound is from the amp settings.
BIAS FX is good if you want a singular VST that lets you access lots of different guitar tones but Airwindows has a bunch of free amps designed for one specific type of guitar tone
if you want a free guitar VST, I’d recommend METAL-GTX and Standard Guitar by Unreal Instruments. They don’t come with tone amps(which is what you use Ignite Amps stuff for) but have a LOT of articulations at your fingertips.
Also you can go to drop F# with METAL-GTX so there’s that
God I’ve missed your music, I love how much of your heart you put into your songs and while I know that it’s the negative that sticks with you that you remember that many of us love your music and will support you.
I appreciate that you have the courage to explain the depression and feelings that you went through throughout all your life, I wish you good luck. And stay safe, if not for you, then for us, the people who care about YOU, beyond your facade.
This song made me cry, like a lot, I felt this song because I can visualize what's happening. Also, can relate to this video. Thank you for giving us this gift and please keep doing what you're doing man. WE SUPPORT YOU 100%!
Welcome back we support you through these troubling times. Mental illness sucks I had suffered with depression for almost a year without telling a word grades dropped and I almost never wanted to talk to friends or family. The day felt like a chore, but after receiving the much needed help from therapy I had mostly gotten past it while I still feel down sometimes I was feeling way better than before. Mental illness is like a mountain it may difficult to climb it at first but with some help and time you will get over it.
God damn. I love it. You can really feel the built up emotions. I'm really glad and thankful you're still here and able to let your deeper, inner thoughts and demons out. Express yourself. I'm struggling with somewhat similar self-hate and haven't really found anything to express it with. You've been a big inspiration to me the past few years. Thank you Dokuro. Keep it up.
Been a long time. I missed your music and now i get to listen to even more.
This song is either really good for your mental health, or really really bad. Absolute banger, 10/10 can relate, would listen again
Im sure I’ve already left a comment here, but I’ll leave some thoughts here. I hate that the red text represents my psychology to this day, and it feels nearly impossible to get help for this state of mind that I’m in. Regardless, I’m glad this song exists, because it’s very useful to use when explaining how I feel a lot of the time to other people, in addition to just genuinely being one of the best songs I’ve ever heard.
Magnificent opposition. You sometime have those times where you’re hanging with your mind, and you can’t accurately describe how you feel because you know something is wrong, yet, you lack the words about it. This music is the representation of those missing words. Beautifully executed.
This song was a rollercoaster and a half. I don’t think I relate to a song more than this one, the emotions embedded within these lyrics are beautifully done.
Well done, DOKURO. Well done.
This is amazing, I felt every line and loved how much emotion this piece conveys. This is amazing, thank you.
In a way its relieving that Im not the only way that feels this way but I really do hope everyone whos felt this way gets their escape even if temporarily, hope youre still coping well too dokuro thank you for making this even if its not exactly a positive track in a way it kinda helps me piece my thoughts in an ironic way
Thanks for still being around Dokuro, and making the most amazing music I have listened to in my life.
I have never fucking heard a song that actually left me out of breath, you put my heart on a pike over an open flame and I love you for it. Please keep on doing what you're doing, you're amazing.
I've been subscribed to you for a couple years for now, and i have listened to this song before when it was released back then. But only now I can say it in the place where it belongs: this is your BEST SONG EVER, your Magnum Opus. Thank you DM DOKURO, I'll be waiting for Shadow of Light 3. Keep up the good work!
When mixing your work with reality.
It truly shows that even when you try to escape, and pretend it was never there, it always comes to crawl on your back once more.
And yet life goes on, almost like everyone is normal while you’re the one screaming like a mad man.
Even though, you feel as you still have the energy to go on, even while your in the dark and afraid of what life throws at you.
This track is horrifying, yet beautiful to hear, I’m just glad you’re still around Dokuro. ❤️
Wow.... Thank you so much DM DOKURO. I have honestly never heard a more relatable song in my life. This song describes my battle with depression, anxiety, and constant self hate for years. It's good to know other people have this struggle and have the guts to make a song about it. This may be harsh, but I love it. Emotional, cold, and beautiful at once. Bravo. Good to know you're still there :)
mans got me crying at 3 am
I don't think I've ever felt this powerful of emotions through music
For what it's worth from one stranger on the internet to another, I'm glad you're still here.
This is an amazing song and it perfectly embodies how some people, past me included struggle with depression and self loathing. Thank you so much for this.
This one of your greatest works. It really...hits me hard
Still here my beloved, thank you so much dokuro for making this song, it really helped me deal with my emotions
I've been listening to this for a few months now, and this is one of the best pieces of art I've ever listened to.
I hope you're doing better, DM. And I'm glad you uploaded it to your channel for everyone to hear this masterpiece.
I still look back on this and wonder how you are doing now.
Ive listened to this a lot over the months, it's been in the back my mind ever since I first listened to it, and has stuck with me longer than any of your other songs because it is something I can really relate to, especially over the past few months and all that has happened to me. It's had this effect on my life where is puts things into words that I cant put into words. It describe things Ive felt and thought without needing my voice.
Ive gotten a bit older, more responsibility is on my shoulders, Ive been kicked out of my house twice, falsely arrested and let go as a result, hurt myself a lot, tried new medication and started seeking help. Ive changed a lot, Ive grown out my hair, changed who I talk to and who I dont, and my anxiety has gotten significantly worse. Time really does affect us all, which leads me to ask, how have you been over the past 8-9 months?
I hope you have been fine my friend(?), I hope you have been taking good care of yourself.
You're my favorite composer of all time. I hope you continue making music for a long time.
I cannot wait for what comes next. I can only imagine what you have gone through in your lifetime so far but this... this is incredible work.
with all of this time you have given us, which you have worked and provided such works of art, you are still here.
whit all the deamons unwiding their charge to toremnt you, and all of the endurance you built to surpass them, you are still here
i bare witness the preserverance of an artist ive been listening to since a long time ago, this is indeed inspiring.
DM dokuro as words from a stranger, i thank you for the music you have brewed for us to listen to and enjoy your skills and talent into the works of music, it is truly an experience to listen to, eatch one a bit different and with their own catch eatch one was banger, thank you man, you rlly are one of the OG's
This is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. Thank you Dokuro, this is really, really amazing.
after having listened to alot of your work, it speaks incredible volumes about your strength of self if you were dealing with those voices, just remember you are your own worst enemy and dont let yourself spiral in a negative loop of self inflicted suffering
This song is great, even if this song represents a low point, that's still something to share because seeing that people you look up to struggled and made it through issues you might suffer from is an amazing motivator. I'm glad you're still around because you're genuinely one of the most talented composers I've ever seen from both how hard your songs go, and how musically complex and impressive they are.
You're amazing, thank you,
Not sure how to put it into words, but this song personally struck a cord straight of who I am and how i've lived my life so far.
The music, the lyrics it comes together as something beauitful yet also something tragic.
Goodness knows what kind of events and situations yourself has been through to put such a song into this world.
I can only wish that you will be able to overcome your personal demons.
Thank you DM Dokuro for creating this.
I can't stop listening to this. Watching the video most of the time I listen too. This is so beautiful. I don't know how to put words to my feelings for this. It's so me. My reality. People around me. People struggling with themselves.
IT'S BEEN A LONG WHILE I LOVE YOU DOKURO
I know there's a lot of comments singing praise over the fact that you're uploading again, but I want to thank you for deciding to put this song out to the world. Everything in the song works together and comes together to make a very hard hitting experience that I think a lot of people can relate to in some form or another. Thank you
As someone who has personally struggled with these kinds of thoughts and whatnot in the past, this song hit me harder than anything else I've ever seen. And can I just say, Dokuro? You've helped me through some times with your songs, so thanks.
Being an artist truly is as much of a curse as it is a gift. Thank you for creating.
This is amazing. The amount of unadulterated, raw, powerful emotion that this song is infused with and evokes is incredible. I will now proceed to listen to it on repeat
i just. cant believe this was just one person. this represents so well what a major depressive episode is like
Also the way you can capture emotion in a song is unrivaled to me. I don’t even normally feel emotion from songs but this just incredible
Has always, it’s always amazing to hear your compositions and I just have no words for it ,
Great work has always, keep up the great work like always and take time for yourself
Thanks so much for putting this out. Excellent stuff as always, Dokuro.
Countless months spent in a deep abyss of self hatred and guilt, you've gathered the strength to make your voice heard from where its never been heard before. The escape ladder has been cast down, so now you finally have the ability to climb out of rock bottom. It'll be hard, but the hardest step has already been cleared.
I believe in every possible sense of the word, that you'll come out on top, you've got this DM!
That aside, I'm astounded by your courage and tremendous growth as an artist, mad props and you've earned more of my respect than anyone else I've ever seen on this platform.
Just remember this: You're not obligated to please anyone, your music is for your own enjoyment above all else!
Bravo, I'm simply at a loss for words. You captured the feeling of an inner battle almost perfectly, looking for someone to blame, being scared of a truth you don't know, pulling yourself down, and believing that it's best to be invisible even though you can't. I'm currently experiencing those very same feelings, but I won't go into the details for personal reasons. I wish I could talk more but I'm simply at a loss for words. Keep up the awesome work man.
I find this version of STILL HERE to be my favorite, and that is solely because of the Demon's voice. (I call it that because the song's easter egg describes it as such). I think a big part of this sort of song has got to be the part where it includes the Demon, despite not being present in the intro, when it comes in, it COMES IN, like it goes so hard.
I'm not sure how the Oliver Vocaloid managed to make itself sound this hateful, but I'm all for it!
Compared to something like the harsh sun vers , this one sounds almost condescending, really sells the hateful aspect of this demonic character, I think the glitchy aspect of its voice really sells it as well, making it sounds more hateful and strained compared to the rest of its versions, like its not just singing, its singing OUT OF SPITE, directing all sorts of insults to the coward. Also 5:46 makes the demon seem almost unintelligible, like its becoming more animalistic as time goes on (Note: I've written like 3 different descriptions for this moment because its that indescribable, the audio work on Dokuro's work is insane to every detail.)
And I almost forgot to mention the voice of The Coward, in the intro it initially sounds much younger, but as the song goes on they sound different, like through their time with the Demon they changed and they managed to mature or something like that. I especially love how during 7:49, the Coward's voice actually manages to sound more intelligible than the Demon, like they're managing to gain some sort of leverage against this ultimate force of hatred.
I don't mean to write an entire essay about this, but basically, the original version rocks all the way, I'll remember this song for years to come.
Also in 4:24 where they start trilling the "I'm the reason why you'll NEEVVVVVVERRRRRR disappear" that goes way too hard.
Amazing. I know what you went through and it’s awful. The music you created brought me so much joy and helped me through tough times. You are an amazing artist and will always be someone I look up too
this is a crazy good song. i'm glad you decided to post this because it really is a great expression of emotion during uncertain times where the enemy that puts you down always seems so out of reach, elusive, and persistent. this really resonated with my own struggles i had with depression, it puts into words how it felt trying to lose it. i think the most important takeaway here is never blame yourself, you didn't ask to be depressed and it wasn't brought upon you because you did something wrong. thanks for creating good music
From first hearing your "Reality Check Through The Skull" to introduce me to your channel, and then your Absolutely flawless work on the calamity mod soundtrack to even further my love for this channel, I have always and forever will be a proud supporter of your music, despite what CERTAIN fandoms did.
*cough* calamity *cough*
fucking sucks how people can ruin such a good thing for themselves and everyone else
even when dokuro did all this for them, it was never enough.
You’re one of my biggest inspirations Dokuro… And this music is living proof of your strength! ❤️
We encourage you man all the way. We believe in you and we will always be there for you as a community. There are many people who have suffered the same thing like me. You are never alone.
(cringe worthy encouragement)
It's hard to put into words what this song has made me feel. I'm sitting here thinking about all the previous times I've been sad or angry at myself. I've wrote out paragraphs of text already trying to explain it, but I cant get a grasp on what I want to say.
I feel like this song has perfectly described what the feelings of self hatred feel like. It feels like there are two voices, but neither of them feel like they represent what I am genuinely feeling. They are both just fragments to what I want. The feeling of being genuine is long gone and the question of is this me talking or is it not is always there. I have massive respect for you putting this out there DM Dokuro. I feel like this has genuinely given me a better understanding to how I feel and why. I hope you can find what you need. If it helps you find any semblance of solace even for just a moment, thank you for helping me. Banger song by the way right up my alley, love it.
Here's to all of us still being here together.
Honestly one of the best pieces of work you have ever done, dont go so harsh on yourself please, a lot of people appreciate what you do.
What an amazing piece of work!
I am sorry for the emotions you have gone through and hope you are feeling well!
I'm glad your still here. Know that in the future that not everything is your fault and don't feel guilty for even when your not to blame.
Other than that, Thank you for this piece of art!
Peace! :D
this song went by like crazy, barely feels like almost 10 minutes. truly a masterpiece. good luck to whoever out there is facing some issues, big or small, in their life; you'll get through this
Hey Doku. This is probably going to be a very rambly comment, but I felt it prudent to leave my thoughts. I'm currently going through a bout of mental struggles myself right now. I'd rather not go into much detail if it's all the same to you, but I would like to say this song resonates with me on a very personal level. The self-loathing, the depression, the deprecation, the internalized issues kept under lock and key so as to avoid burdening those around you. Hell, even the simultaneous discomfort around others and crippling loneliness. I don't know you, and all you know of me is a few comments I've left on your past works. But I still feel like I've attained an inkling of understanding in terms of what you feel. It's honestly a little uncomfortable to see so much of my own mindset imbedded in yours, left exposed in lyrical form like the contents of an egg that's been cracked on the lip of a pan. Maybe it's the self-reflection it forces me to do, or maybe it's just an instinctual dislike of seeing others suffer, especially with issues I hold as well. However, and I can't stress this enough, that discomfort in no way discourages me from appreciating this work of art on a level both deep and extensive. Some of the greatest works have some level of discomfort behind them. Such is the nature of something which seeks to confront one's demons. It's not cringeworthy as you've expressed in the past, it's a meaningful representation of an experience that, though I can't pretend to understand in its entirety, I can say I know at least part of it. I understand from experience that "I know how you feel" is rarely comforting for those suffering from mental health issues, but this is all to say one thing; You're not alone.
As with many in these comments, I'm glad you're still here. Though I can't be of much assistance in such endeavors, I not only hope you find your way out of the suffocating mental and emotional entanglement you must be lost in at the moment, but am under the belief you most certainly will.
This is an amazing song and I'm glad to have found your music. I can only imagine what it must've been like, not only producing, but editing this for upload.
Just remember that your music has touched so many peoples lives and spread so much enjoyment and excitement; thank you for everything you've done and everything you have yet to do.
Thank you for this song, I've had the same experience as these lyrics and it has impacted my life for so long and to see it in a musical format is amazing to me. For anyone reading this, things can always get better don't give up.
I've been listening to this multiple times a day for the past week
This. . .this is beautiful. I’m honestly speechless and I don’t even know what to say. I’m glad that you’re still here and I hope you can finally be at peace with your inner demons.
A very relatable and emotionally powerful piece. Blew me away and still brings tears to my eyes. I am one of many who are happy you're still here
We still believe in you!
Good job, and I hope that the community pressure died down :)
What community pressure?
@@kimblekurogane8612 from dokuro:
"Hey. After much discussion with the developers, and valuable feedback from concerned fans, I've made the decision to move on from the Calamity Mod. The project took a serious toll on my mental health as of late, to the point where I found no enjoyment in working on it at all. It was affecting other potential projects as well, either leaving them scrapped or unfinished due to the high priority Calamity had in my life. I hope you've enjoyed all the music that I made for this project in the 2 years I've spent with it.
Aside from all that, I don't think there's much more to say. Thank you for listening."
also he is getting too much requests and stuff
It just played with my emotions. DM DOKURO you are an amazing artist!
im just glad like many others that you are still here dokuro; its relieving that you are still around man
been listening to this nonstop the past few days. So much emotion and power in this song. It's weird how it plays out like a triumphant song in the beginning almost like "I've overcome my weaknesses". But it isn't that at all. Quite the opposite. This isn't hopeful or victorious, it's hopeless and terrifying which is how we feel sometimes. It's even more hellish knowing that they've gone through this many times, "Have you forgotten that I've done this all before?"
Anyways, before I get too into it, 3:50 is my favorite part. Amazing song DM Dokuro
glad to know you're still here, with another great music, we love you dokuro!
The fact that bro posted this on my birthday 💀
I know this was mainly done for yourself, but I must thank you for doing this. This song means so much to me.
Thank you for coming back.