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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
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Комментарии • 378

  • @vanneistat
    @vanneistat  2 года назад +82

    NEW!! NAVY BLUE T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS spiritedman.com

    • @davekizerian
      @davekizerian 2 года назад

      HOORAY!!! Thank You

    • @ampontour
      @ampontour 2 года назад +2

      Going to need that in black, Van.

    • @cbr8206
      @cbr8206 2 года назад

      You know what?? I'm in. I believe in the slogan, and I believe in you, Van. I will be making my shirt purchase directly. Let's work this wall together. Who knows, maybe this dream...your dream will come true.

    • @vince.p.v
      @vince.p.v 2 года назад

      Anyone know how the sizing is? If it shrinks? NEED this sweater.

    • @justanothercreator7273
      @justanothercreator7273 2 года назад

      Great freaking shirt. just bought one..From Australia :)

  • @wasbeen
    @wasbeen 2 года назад +328

    Love the up front honesty “This is a merch drop”

    • @umunhum
      @umunhum 2 года назад +2

      Yeah it kind of cushions you from the 'I need the money to buy my multi million dollar dream home'.

    • @itsfelipesanches
      @itsfelipesanches 2 года назад

      right?!

  • @gamasierra
    @gamasierra 2 года назад +283

    I don't know exactly what made you and Casey be the way you are. With so many things going wrong anyone would have broken but you two didn't, you rose instead. And both of you have inspired me to improve my life and I have! I have achieved so many things I used to believe I wouldn't achieve. So, thank you.

    • @ierdna69
      @ierdna69 2 года назад +15

      it's Tom Sachs

    • @JanneWolterbeek
      @JanneWolterbeek 2 года назад +2

      @@ierdna69 not sure if only one, but Tom certainly deserves a lot of credit here.

    • @oofunstuff
      @oofunstuff 2 года назад +6

      If the Neistat brothers told that story I would watch for sure. I'm raising kids and need all the help I can get.

    • @MetalMilitia072583
      @MetalMilitia072583 2 года назад +9

      This, this right here. Casey inspired me to make the world my own through the constant customizations of things

    • @drivebystar9344
      @drivebystar9344 2 года назад +6

      I'm certain they were "doers" even before working for tom but his philosophy on work and art surely inspired the guys to double down on what they already had and pursue things in their way.

  • @jakeparker44
    @jakeparker44 2 года назад +184

    That's a good shirt.

  • @mindscream7818
    @mindscream7818 2 года назад +128

    Van, you and your brother convinced and inspired me to leave Saudi Arabia and pursue my own dreams. I love you both

    • @theironemald8779
      @theironemald8779 2 года назад +2

      I hope you find peace in ur life

    • @mindscream7818
      @mindscream7818 2 года назад +2

      @@theironemald8779 thank you sir

    • @mindscream7818
      @mindscream7818 2 года назад +7

      @@theironemald8779 I wanted to become a film maker and talk openly about religion and these things are at odds with Saudi culture

    • @theironemald8779
      @theironemald8779 2 года назад +1

      @@mindscream7818 I’m glad you have started that keep going sir. Only way is up

    • @mindscream7818
      @mindscream7818 2 года назад +1

      @@theironemald8779 thank you so much

  • @NicChap
    @NicChap 2 года назад +30

    Van, you are striking a chord with me. In this age of 30 second TikTok splurs and fast everything, It's nice that you draw me in to your stories where I actually want to slow down and listen to what you tell us. For that I thank you and of course I will do my part in your realizing your dream.

  • @model_number_band
    @model_number_band 2 года назад +14

    Tearing up at an advertisement.... The brilliance of great storytelling. Thanks Van.

  • @inscrutableone
    @inscrutableone 2 года назад +32

    Van, that was so beautiful. Even for a crass merch drop, it was just so very profound and moving. Darn you/thank you, I have to buy a damn T-shirt now.

  • @joonbug13
    @joonbug13 2 года назад +3

    This genuinely made me very emotional. I bought two. One for me and one for my Dad, who died trying. His story isn’t as sad now, thank you.

  • @deadcenterfilms
    @deadcenterfilms 2 года назад +3

    Thanks, I needed that message today

  • @iftheshuafits4268
    @iftheshuafits4268 2 года назад +5

    One of the most honest and heartfelt merch videos I've ever seen. Thank you for the work you do and for awakening this Spirited Man.

  • @fatbarrybrown
    @fatbarrybrown 10 месяцев назад

    This video made me pull the trigger on a t-shirt and the almost equal amount in postage to Australia! I discovered your videos by accident and watched your organisation video first, it changed my life. To me you are the original Neistat brother. All the best with that immaculate dream! And Thank You!

  • @koushikmanchala5200
    @koushikmanchala5200 2 года назад +2

    best merch drop i have ever seen!

  • @digdrivediy
    @digdrivediy 2 года назад +5

    You're showing me things that I didn't know I needed to see. For that I thank you Van.

  • @wtruax
    @wtruax 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for always being transparent with your intentions. The genuine honesty makes it easy to help fulfill your dreams!

  • @cryptotrader2779
    @cryptotrader2779 2 года назад +4

    No idea how you do it, but your videos always take me to another place where time doesn't exist and I sit here in a dream state of just "being". A beautiful rare skill you have there. Why your film making and story-telling skills are not in the highest demand, I just don't know. You should be wildly successful in these times and already living your dreams. Your work is among the best I've ever seen.

  • @Americanomondays
    @Americanomondays 2 года назад +2

    It’s crazy man. I don’t know why but I almost have tears after watching this film. Freakin beautiful. My kids loved that art installation. I miss Los Angeles so much. Thank you for sharing your films with us.

  • @ramanshekhar9514
    @ramanshekhar9514 2 года назад +30

    You ARE going to buy Chris Burden's compound. I believe in you

  • @nelsonw8848
    @nelsonw8848 2 года назад +3

    This video brought tears to my eyes. It's bursting so much with emotion for me, the beauty and complexity and simplicity and what we can achieve as humans is sometimes overwhelming.

  • @bookwormjosh
    @bookwormjosh 8 месяцев назад +1

    This particular song by grey makes my soul feel nice. Thanks Grey

  • @jonnylakewood7767
    @jonnylakewood7767 2 года назад +3

    This, just at the moment I needed to be told to try harder. Good timing, thank you.

  • @buttmuncher9030
    @buttmuncher9030 2 года назад +2

    I'm bouta wear the crap outa that hoodie. Simple design, dark color. WIN

  • @atchertha
    @atchertha 2 года назад +2

    This is the very first time that I’ve been choked up by a RUclips merch drop.
    Excellent work!!

  • @REVIEWSONTHERUN
    @REVIEWSONTHERUN 2 года назад +2

    RIP to Chris Burden. Thank you for sharing the memories and his work with us. ✌️

  • @michaelbeatie
    @michaelbeatie 2 года назад

    There was a "die trying" brand in the late 90s. ... And probably several other times as well. Always appreciate the motto

  • @mtmccornack
    @mtmccornack 2 года назад +10

    Finally a hoodie color I can live in! (as in literally... I could live in this hoodie!)

  • @drmichaelweir
    @drmichaelweir 2 года назад +7

    Wow! Mind blown! “Die Trying”! What an epic motto to live by. For sure gunna grab a sweat shirt. Thanks Van!

  • @MISJPEREZ
    @MISJPEREZ 2 года назад +1

    Happily you found Topanga canyon with all the other happy LA artists

  • @ScottyCo
    @ScottyCo 2 года назад +1

    What a great way to drop merch and tell a story!

  • @ChrisAlford
    @ChrisAlford 2 года назад +6

    I liked the story. I had no idea how the LACMA Urban Light sculpture came to be. Burden. Cool.

  • @Dad392Blackout
    @Dad392Blackout 2 года назад

    I purchased the sweatshirt because I love the message, this is first merchandise I've bought from RUclips. Respect.

  • @gamingwithbean7961
    @gamingwithbean7961 2 года назад +1

    Always love to watch your videos when im dealing with bullshit at work. Thanks for the free meditation through your amazing work Van.

  • @andyross3298
    @andyross3298 2 года назад +4

    I stumbled into a performance of the flying steamroller in London one fall afternoon (maybe 2008?) and it remains one of my most treasured experiences with art. I suspect the Topanga compound would be your own personal flying steamroller. Make it fly!

  • @dirtpatcheaven
    @dirtpatcheaven 2 года назад +14

    Love the new shirts!

  • @beatertechbeatertech2893
    @beatertechbeatertech2893 2 года назад

    Build that studio.. because you will only change whatever you buy to fit your needs, so if you design and build it exactly to your specifications it will be your work of art. Good luck with your dream.

  • @gramozosss1
    @gramozosss1 2 года назад +2

    InshAllah Van, inshAllah u'll buy it one day. You're so creative on literally everything you do and actually by watching you my soul gets inspired to calm the fuck down and don't just want material things but be creative and live the life as normal as I can. Thanks.

  • @bikramyogalife
    @bikramyogalife 2 года назад +2

    The added value of this merch makes it priceless. I never imagined I would be crying on an add video. You are inspiring beyond any immagination. Keep going please never ever stop making videos.

  • @VenezuelaTed
    @VenezuelaTed 2 года назад +3

    I lived on Hillside right at the top for about a decade (red house on the corner). I remember all this going down and it brings back some amazing memories - thank you Van!

  • @BGaud
    @BGaud 2 года назад +2

    Merch secured. I own every piece you've put out. #Spiritedman

  • @Theo-li2rs
    @Theo-li2rs 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful title inspired by Les Blanks documentary “The Burden of Dreams”. Would love to hear you talk more about working with Werner Herzog :)

    • @TenementGentleman
      @TenementGentleman 2 года назад

      I came here for this comment. I would also REALLY like to hear more about his experiences with Herzog.

  • @ryankanefitzgerald
    @ryankanefitzgerald 2 года назад

    F yeah. I dig my beanie, thanks for sending it out. Great story. Now I want the hoodie.

  • @HenryClarkPhotography
    @HenryClarkPhotography 2 года назад +1

    Love the shirts, Just picked one up!

  • @8thLife
    @8thLife 2 года назад +2

    You see *Urban Light* used in so many RUclips videos so it was really neat to hear the story behind it, and get to learn a bit more about the man who put it all together.
    Thank you for this.

  • @MichaelCortese1
    @MichaelCortese1 2 года назад

    When someone announcing this is a merch drop video, and then you continue to watch the whole thing. You know there is something special about these videos

  • @skepticatbest
    @skepticatbest 2 года назад

    merch-plugs which bring awe and inspiration. bravo sir 🤞

  • @MOHAMMEDHHAMID
    @MOHAMMEDHHAMID 2 года назад

    Neistat bros know how to make an ad not an ad, but an experience.

  • @prottentogo
    @prottentogo 2 года назад +3

    Now I got "beast of burden" stuck into my head.

    • @fibreoptik
      @fibreoptik 2 года назад

      Awesome tune! 🙌🏼

  • @jafetgamboa2799
    @jafetgamboa2799 2 года назад +1

    You're making a difference with your work, Van. Thank you so much for that!
    Salutations from Costa Rica :)

  • @johnwashington5065
    @johnwashington5065 2 года назад

    I know I said I wouldn't miss videos van but I can say I have a good job now and I am one step closer to traveling the U.S. on a motorcycle and making a RUclips you are still the most tasteful youtuber thank you for the dream man

  • @tlcrf80mins73
    @tlcrf80mins73 2 года назад

    Dammit, you got me. Blue Hoodie winging its way to Lancashire, England. Loving your work.

  • @JustinCase1021
    @JustinCase1021 2 года назад

    My favorite thing about Vans videos is the slowness. I normally "watch" youtube while I'm editing photos or videos...but when Van comes up I stop. But it full screen and take a break and slow down. Thank you. This spirited man appreciates it. Now I have to buy a hoodie

  • @robweissman5952
    @robweissman5952 2 года назад +1

    You're the man, Van.
    👍

  • @JackGatelyBoston
    @JackGatelyBoston 2 года назад +2

    Order complete!! I'm not skinny enough to pull off a white shirt, but blue is great!!

  • @arctic1733
    @arctic1733 2 года назад

    Something about these videos just puts me at ease

  • @brentlucke8713
    @brentlucke8713 2 года назад +2

    A shirt not in white! Loved the other designs but worry about staining them (and my admittedly pale complexion). Happy to support your awesome content!

  • @Alxvndro
    @Alxvndro 2 года назад

    Van your compassion and eagerness for the nostalgic brings a longing within me for a nostalgia I do not know. Good luck on your journey and full filling your dream.

  • @rvsam4u
    @rvsam4u 2 года назад +3

    Well, looks like I’m buying a shirt. Great video! Everyone needs to put something in the kitty to help Van’s dream. 👍

  • @MarkoTomicic
    @MarkoTomicic 2 года назад

    Thank you Van!

  • @jaako1247
    @jaako1247 2 года назад

    Bought one. Love the idea of telling me what the merch is going for. TY!

  • @nealwilkes
    @nealwilkes 2 года назад +2

    I've never bought something so fast in all my days.

  • @MyplayLists4Y2Y
    @MyplayLists4Y2Y 2 года назад

    Once again - BRILLIANT!

  • @YoMark
    @YoMark 2 года назад

    Thank you for the message. I needed that.

  • @AndrewMadeAFilm
    @AndrewMadeAFilm 2 года назад

    That is such a clever title, given Van’s appreciation of Herzog

  • @charlieleffler
    @charlieleffler 2 года назад

    i get chills from all your videos

  • @winstonzeb2842
    @winstonzeb2842 2 года назад

    YOU MADE MY WEEK! Two Van uploads in less that 48 hours!!!! Can't get enough!

  • @Deibu-san
    @Deibu-san 2 года назад

    I just purchased the t-shirt from the UK. It will probably cost me an arm and a leg in taxes. But hell I admire your spirit and I intend to die trying too.

  • @myrootsgraspNewsoil
    @myrootsgraspNewsoil 2 года назад

    Love this slogan! Wish I could afford to help you out but I’m tight right now. I hope you consider making this into a sticker.

  • @insearchoflife3802
    @insearchoflife3802 2 года назад

    Love the type written transition.

  • @Selahroo
    @Selahroo 2 года назад

    thanks for the navy!!! been wanting a jacket for awhile but I spill stuff on white lol.

  • @aramhodoyan8364
    @aramhodoyan8364 2 года назад +1

    Got chills with that merch

  • @hansgans658
    @hansgans658 2 года назад

    What a wonderful video. I also really like the music. Greetings from cologne.

  • @erringman
    @erringman 2 года назад

    Some of the axioms I've heard you say that I've found powerful and which could be slapped on merch are:
    The purpose of the work is to do better work
    Discipline is doing things you hate as if they are things you love
    Set the standard

  • @juansarasua
    @juansarasua 2 года назад

    One of the most creative and honest ways to promote merch I've seen in social media. Love that spirit 👏 👏 👏

  • @justonejonny6957
    @justonejonny6957 2 года назад

    Always inspired. Always inspiring

  • @drake8030
    @drake8030 2 года назад

    One of your best videos yet Van, much love

  • @BackwardsScrewdriver
    @BackwardsScrewdriver 2 года назад +2

    Get those tall sizes Van! XLT, I'll buy a shirt and sweatshirt!

  • @Keoki.93
    @Keoki.93 2 года назад +1

    Just bought the sweatshirt!

  • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing
    @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing 2 года назад

    Best merch drop ever!

  • @thepeddle
    @thepeddle 2 года назад

    I forget how brilliant Van is sometimes..them I watch his videos...

  • @scubaseppy
    @scubaseppy 2 года назад +2

    Please go back on Bert's show, you two got cut short and definitely need to talk more. It was a great moment seeing you both super excited.

    • @BGaud
      @BGaud 2 года назад

      I was glued to that interview. So good.

    • @BuffaloWill
      @BuffaloWill 2 года назад

      Agreed!

  • @kierandoyle4474
    @kierandoyle4474 2 года назад

    That was phenomenal

  • @buyingmemories1723
    @buyingmemories1723 2 года назад

    Really lovely! I accidentally tripped across your video and enjoyed your "Director (and all the rest) signature". It was not until I read the comments that I realised that you are related to Casey; that I have heard of but I have never seen his videos.. which I will now go and have a look out of curiosity. Meanwhile, I have subscribed to your channel as I like the craftsmanship and art that your honest and well-established stories reflect. Thank you.

  • @michaelcohen4545
    @michaelcohen4545 2 года назад

    I started crying at 1:23. I love your movies Van. Thank you.

  • @efrenviramontes2430
    @efrenviramontes2430 2 года назад

    Just ordered a shirt, good luck sir.

  • @jeremiahstephan6292
    @jeremiahstephan6292 2 года назад

    Love your videos. Thanks for all your hard work. I look forward to each one.

  • @360tpain
    @360tpain 2 года назад

    Love your channel Van!!!

  • @fibreoptik
    @fibreoptik 2 года назад

    Excellent and powerful merch 👍🏻

  • @fardan7451
    @fardan7451 8 месяцев назад

    just two words, but they have such profound meaning.

  • @AbirHasnat95
    @AbirHasnat95 2 года назад

    Just loved this video... I would have definitely bought this if I could.❤

  • @alanbullock8757
    @alanbullock8757 2 года назад

    You got me with that one Van I'm in !

  • @sagarpatwal
    @sagarpatwal 2 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @Millertime98
    @Millertime98 2 года назад

    I love everything about this RUclips page

  • @FabiusMaximus1000
    @FabiusMaximus1000 2 года назад

    Just ordered the blue shirt in 3XL because cotton shrinks and this spirited man has put on weight over the years. This spirited man also sells shirts but no one buys them.

  • @Impractical_Engineer
    @Impractical_Engineer 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you

  • @pas84av2
    @pas84av2 2 года назад

    Your videos are soothing.

  • @williamsmith7221
    @williamsmith7221 2 года назад

    Beautiful 🙌

  • @lukabunic
    @lukabunic 2 года назад

    i wish i have a house in that area and hang with Van. Greets from croatian contemporary artist living in Berlin. Oh, i might also as well buy a shirt!

  • @Shinrin-yoku000
    @Shinrin-yoku000 2 года назад

    Merch drop with a story. Fantastic.

  • @kkush8577
    @kkush8577 2 года назад

    Man, what a way to drop merch!

  • @ShaunWoodFilms
    @ShaunWoodFilms 2 года назад

    Thank you for your art.