The Importance of SWIMMING
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- This video has taken me some time to make, both for editing reasons and, obviously, personal reasons. I wanted to make something with heart and care, and not post the usual. This new format is something I would love to return to.
In this video essay, I discuss SWIMMING's themes surrounding mental health and unique ways to cope, as well as observe Mac's career up until this point and his affect he had on the lives of many. This one's for me, this one's for Malcolm, and this one's for you.
My hope is you can watch this and gain a special takeaway, whether it aids your own mental health or grieving. Either way, this was made to celebrate a man who was always honest, genuine, and constantly creating. A true friend of the people.
Rest easy, Mac.
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Several clips were used that are not my own original bodies of work. They are as follows:
Interview with Mac Miller by Zane Lowe
Mac Miller's Tiny Desk Concert by NPR
Music Videos from Mac Miller's RUclips channel
This video is protected under fair use permitted by my editing and real-time reactions. The video is only meant to showcase my opinions of the material and is not supplying the material in full nor condoning piracy of any kind. All audio is edited to differentiate from the original work to my own, making it legal fair use. Commentary over other content qualifies fair use as well. Thank you.
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wouldn't be a Tabby video without some obvious spelling errors.
also for those wondering, sometimes the mic audio quality changes and that's because of me recording sections at different times and not having a dedicated spot to record audio. did all I could but it didn't annoy me that much so yeah.
anyways thank you again for the patience and watching
dude its okay. its still perfect bc of how much time/effort you put into this+it's you. been here since 6k and the flume video. can't wait to finish this vid.
Chillll bro. Better than any of us could do. We love your work and we're more than grateful for you voluntarily putting yourself out there. Even if it's just in little bits and chunks. Beautiful video :)
I love you.
Amazing video. Very insightful
Could I get the beat you used as the background track
always knew you were a real one when i watched you at 5k subs . keep grinding my brother
you’ve been a real one to me since then and nothing’s changed but some numbers 🙏 thank you
Y’all need to link up for a video together
He figured out the universe, so the universe took him in return
oh :(
strong words
Lol
What do you mean my bro?
Suli omg stfu
tears will be shed
DAT STOP FOLLOWIN ME IM GETTING HEATED
Is your profession just to comment on yt videos?
Ironically the outro to “So it goes” was the last thing he posted on his IG story
Yeah he knew :/
He described it as a ascent to heaven
i think about this almost everyday
The day that he died he posted and deleted “The end of So It Goes is so beautiful man. I told jon brion to play an ascension into heaven and he nailed it”
Crazy 😪
so he overdosed on purpose?
NONPHIXION 47 that’s what I’ve always assumed. It’s weird for Mac to be found is an absolutely spotless house with almost no signs of drugs besides a little coke on his body. It’s just weird when you look at it. He overdosed on a coke and fentynal mix, mixed with alcohol. He was experienced with drugs enough to know that coke and alcohol don’t mix terribly well so I think he did it on purpose
Max Rooks he didn’t do it on purpose because the toxicology said the amount of coke and alcohol he did wasn’t enough to kill him. Fentanyl ended his life. He probably posted that and then deleted it once he felt himself getting weak, he was found in a praying position also
ZeroDiscordGaming idk man I’ve always thought it was a suicide. And I’m pretty sure you can still be praying even if you are causing your own death. It just seems like a weird situation to me
I think its more likely that someone cleaned up the house after finding him. I personally think if it was a suicide he wouldn't have used a recreational amount. But either way we are left without him 💔
Circles is his best album imo, with Faces in second and Swimming in third. Circles to me hit the same way Swimming did for you, acceptance of yourself. Swimming is just as good, and honestly i would go as far as coupling both that and Circles together as one big beautiful project that finally gave into the acceptance of his death and his self identity.
Him saying “I am human” after listing all the problems he deals with just hit different.
this is beautiful
Aye
We stan legends supporting legends
Quadeca hey quadeca
Your beautiful
I agree that swimming is a masterpiece, but I have such a large amount of nostalgia from listening to kids, bde, faces, watching movies, good am, and really all of macs music with my brother. I dont think I could choose a favorite piece. Rest easy mac, you've changed so many lives❤❤❤
Faces is without a doubt the greatest mixtape ever made
Your take on selfishness/selflessness, specifically being there for others but avoiding the help yourself hit me so hard. You were able to put into words a struggle that I’ve had for a while. Thank you, Tabby.
BIG FACTS
Same over here
I remember the first time I listened to Swimming straight through on an hour+ long drive, and thinking to myself how I can’t wait to hear his next album. I reach my destination, with my phone blowing up along the way, only to find out he passed within that hour.
Mac Miller was the first “celebrity death” that hit me right in the feels, and there hasn’t been a day since that I haven’t listened to at least one of his songs. There is so much genius, love, and passion in his music that I wish I could have appreciated more while he was alive.
Like you he was a friend that didn’t know he was my friend, and he’s one of those artists that you wish you could meet before a tragedy like this happens. RIP Mac Miller, you touched more lives than you could have imagined.
This is by far the best RUclips video of 2018.
YESSSSS.
Hmm. "There will never be another show like SpongeBob SquarePants" was pretty good too.
This album saved my life i was at my low when this came out and now everyday i listen to it cause it keeps me alive. Makes me wake up i realize self care is very important. Thank you mac and thank you for this video man ❤
Same
I liked your comment just in case you’re off track. Hope you’re still listening because I know what that album does to get your perspective right. God Bless!
“Now every body gather round...
I’m still standing sit down....”
😪 love you Mac
I wanted to watch the full video before commenting, and wow this was beautiful. This perfectly encapsulates not only my thoughts on the album, but on mental health in art, and I’m so glad you took the time to put this together, as I think it’s a topic that isn’t discussed nearly enough. Not only that, but I appreciate how you opened yourself up to all of us; using your personal struggles with mental health to connect to Mac’s art and to show the struggles you face as a creator and a human. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Tabby, for always being able to put in to words what I never could, and allowing others to find reprieve through your art. ♥️
I’ve been a frequent of RUclips since the first year of its creation. You have made one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on the platform. Thank you
This was a beautiful video. We're all in this shitty world together. Keep your head up and seek help when you need it, because there is no shame in getting help. Love each and every one of you. Rest in peace Malcom.
Sam Johnson Iss not shitty wyd
Wow. I can see you've put great effort in editing and writing this video. Excellent work!
Fun fact: Mac asked Jon Brion to make what he thought the ascension to heaven would sound like and that's the instrumental ending to So It Goes
“ the beauty of being flawed and the journey of self forgiveness “
Your words man!
I really think the video essay style suits you. Like the album you're discussing, I feel like I've gotten to know the real you through this video. Show's a lot more of your thoughts and feelings that aren't really captured in your reactions. This was really well done, more please.
Absolutely. Tabby's intellect with music is something to behold. I really hope he continues to take more time with his videos if it means they come out this spectacular!
Bless you tabby
2009 tho holy shit made me cry 😢
The NPR tiny desk version hits hard
i pray this video blows up like it should. people need to hear this and im only a few minutes in. i love you tabby. thank you for everything you do for us, and thank you for this.
a X was a trash human
@@kob4918 the fact that you went out of your way to completely ignore the message of my comment and every other one around it, centering around mac and how we all relate in some way to him, his art, and how accurately this video encompasses it, and jumped straight to my irrelevant ass profile picture tells me a lot about naturally what kind of human you are. I hope Mac's work can help you resolve whatever you have going on atm, and you can appreciate him like all of us that came to this video do.
I feel like this has given a lot of perspective on how Mac was seen as an act by some not the person. It breaks my heart because he was a beautiful person. Been having a really tough day and missing Malcolm more and more everyday. This video really helped, I just really wish Malcolm would come back to Earth...
"just pick a direction, and go." genuinely changed my outlook on life and is a quote i've kept around me since i first heard it in this video 4 years ago. the person i've become since then is down to that change in mentality. thanks tabby.
oh my god it’s here. this is great señor orange!
Omg I thank YOU for separating Mac and Ariana. I hate the connection! Thank you! This is what all Macs real fans wanna say.
I have not seen the video yet and I'm already so proud of u!!
Honestly, making videos like these, satisfies my need to talk about topics like this. Discussing music, and what it means, is, for me, something that i like to do a lot. Partly because i love music. I mean, i love music. So when you talk about the deeper things tucked away inside albums, and about the artists who made them, is awesome. Plus the whole mental health thing your doing right now is honestly something that i think a lot of people my age need. I just turned 16. Im in my sophmore year in highschool. Just a regular nigga who loves music, and culture, but doesnt have the time to experience any of it. But i apreciate you making videos like this. You make my day my dude. Love you man. #tabbyisarealnigga
Man, THANK. YOU. This video is real, just as real as Mac’s album, I truly appreciate your work. Thank you for shedding the light on the message Malcolm was trying to give us. Love your vid, Love the album, love Mac, one of the absolute best to ever do it
This video resonated with me so heavy, I really feel like I relate to you so much with this shit man, it makes me feel not alone with my thoughts with them seeming so similar, obviously I don’t know you personally but this was really good for me man. Thank you for making this man you’re amazing x
His death affected me and affects me way more than i ever thought someone i never personally knew could. I listened to him since kids. Even when people stopped i started to enjoy his personal stuff more and more. often playing it for hours. I had just listened to the swimming singles that released and then all of it when he released it on youtube. I cried after he passed. His music did way more for me and many of m/his generation thani thought. Im the same age as him. I grew up along side him almost. He didnt feel like a celebrity, he felt like a friend
"Love so much that my heart gets broke... I dont really know how the normal shit goes". Relate to this line so much. Swimming is truly a beautiful album. Miss you everyday Malcolm. Rest easy
Answer: It prevents you from DROWNING
reported.
Exactly it’s really crazy how he carried that concept of drowning/swimming throughout his music . RIP to a legend ❤️
you nailed this. very professional. can’t believe it’s been 2 months.
It still hits hard
Over 2 years now and I still shed a tear when I hear certain songs of his and see his big dumb smiling face. Like how can something put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye at the same damn time this often.
I know I'm only about a minute into this but this might really be the best video you've ever made. Love you bro
I hate myself for not listening to Mac long ago. Ever since his death I've listened to him and this beautifully explained everything. Thank you, rest up Malcolm.
I know this will hit home for everybody going through these problems(me included). I just wanna say thank you tabby, thank you for taking the time and energy to make this beautiful video
Wow.. great video. I’ve been a fan of his since 2010-11. He was extremely underrated & just taken way too soon. Praying he’s in a better place now 💔😔 R.I.P. mac
His death is another horn signaling all those who believe in his music. Among so many others..we have lost
How is he underrated? The guy was not underrated
Peter Castricum he came out with swimming around the same time as Astro world and literally no one talked about his album. That’s how he’s underrated
jesse thank you!! They don’t even play his music on the radio 😫😔
jesse holy shit that that’s not what underrated means. Underrated is making good music with little recognition. What are y’all talking about? The best rapper of all time (jay-z) even praised Mac. You say his album was overshadowed. Everyone knew Mac. And they don’t play a lot of hot artist on the radio, radio is for pop music.
Absolutely stellar insight man. This is something I've been needing to hear. So much to deal with alone but you just want to keep making others happy. Definitely can relate. It's not too often I see a video, especially from youtube, that provokes so much thought and ah-ha moments. Definitely up to hear you discuss mental health. Let's keep swimming Tabby.
This is incredibly beautiful. I had the same feeling when listening for the first time. It’s like a sedative coming through my speakers. His final gift. I try to rationalize it by saying maybe we go when our job is done. At the moment of our final opus. I don’t know. Yes I do. I know I wanted more of swimming. I wanted that life to unfold and evolve. I’m from Pittsburgh, minutes away from blue slide park. Here, drugs are an epidemic and as common as a cold. We often go decades being “fine”. He definitely always was from where he was from. Thank you for making this.
What you mentioned about the outro to "Perfecto" was spot on man. A beautiful song with an eye opening conclusion.
this is by far the best video i've ever seen on youtube ever. this the shit youtube needs!! the shit social media needs!! with all this nonsense going on i feel like this would make any mac miller fan happy and content. you did amazing we STAN
We are all proud of you. Maybe it really cant be shown through a youtube comment but for real, trust me and us, you will get better and you will evolve as a human. We are with you Tabs, swim!
I got ROS tatted in bold old English writing on my chest. Every morning I wake up and see it and remember that time back in 09 when I was 9 years old and how happy I was and how happy mac made me. Made me cry like twice this whole video but thank you for clearing up his album and opening my mind to things I probably could never see. We all miss Malcolm 🖤
Wow. Perfect video. Mac left with his most challenging and personal album, as you said this must be the hardest point of his loss, apart from the incredible and highly respected human being he was. I think I will always remember my second listen of Swimming, right after we learned his death. It had such a huge impact on me.
I'm having difficulties writing the end of this comment but just know that your video may have been just as therapeutic as this album was. You've been very brave for making such a personal thing.
Thank you for people like you or me, this is important.
Also I know that it must represent a huge amount of work, but this new format perfectly suits you, don't hesitate to make it again if you have time and more importantly if you want to.
This is easily your best video, the amount of passion behind this shows. I’ve watched this multiple times. I’m listening to swimming and circles rn and this video is a great reminder on how great those records were
Tabby, you are my favorite content creator on RUclips. Thank you for your creativity and insight on life. While I can’t fully relate to what you must go through every day, I understand how much mental health can have such a huge affect on some ones life. You truly care about your fans and I appreciate every video you put out. Thank you for allowing us to listen to great music with you and absorb the most diverse genre of music which is hip hop. You expand my taste in music and it really helps me cope with things that I go through. I think I and all of your fans agree that you are a wholesome human being, so thank you.
I almost never comment on RUclips videos. I felt like I had to, here. This is remarkable. Your analysis. Your metaphors. Your vulnerability. This should have 3 million views. You're incredibly talented and I hope you never stop creating art.
Those first two minutes made me subscribe immediately
I am human.
Getting Swimming tattooed tomorrow. I’m so grateful for this album.
Well made video, man.
I wasn't a Mac fan until after his death. His tiny desk session popped up on my feed and it grabbed me.
His love for music is contagious.
I still don't care for his earlier work, but his live sessions where he surrounds himself around phenomenal musicians with all those funk, jazz, and r&b grooves really take me to a peaceful place.
I agree that Swimming is a masterpiece.
He's inspired me to push myself as a musician and I'm thankful for that.
Today was supposed to be the day I would see him live. Swimming as a whole is life changing to me. It helped me realize that I need to get help for my anxiety and depression. The saying "the beauty of being flawed" represents this album perfectly. I've been a fan of Mac for years and was absolutely devastated when I found out he had passed away. I had pre ordered his merch the day before he passed. I was also getting ready to purchase the tickets for his show in philly I just waiting for my friend to respond if he wanted to go. Mac Miller basically saved my life and I got a tattoo of the scuba diver just 2 weeks after he died. This is easily your best video well done Tabby. Long Live Malcom James McCormick.
This is art in its purest form. Thank you for creating this, as you can see it doesn't and will never go unnoticed. Please never stop doing what you do, in this life or the ones that are to follow.
i come back to watch this probably once a year. i love it (and mac) so much!
wow, this is really thoughtful and beautiful. Thank you Tabby
i watched this video a little bit after it was released and years later i can say. this video changed my life along with swimming and circles. thank you
After a full listen of "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" I could feel an overwhelming sense of an end of days mentality in the mind of Mac. I'm glad he made SWIMMING that was his opus, he knew his death was coming, you could hear it in his lyrics. SWIMMING was the last album he was destine to make.
My favorite artist of all time. Felt like a close friend that I grew up beside. Such a talented and beautiful soul, taken from this Earth far too soon.
This is my new favourite RUclips video. Thank you so much for this, I know I’m late to find this masterpiece, but I’m glad I found it. Better late than never.
Wisdom was shared by the man, Tabby and tears will be shed. For a first-time video essay, this is incredible. I might sound like I'm hyping you up, but I'm serious. This has a lot more intricate, in-depth details about not only about Mac Miller's
swimming as a whole, but also the art in mental health. This, to me, is probably the most humane thing you've ever created.
Unintentionally, you taught me so many things about not only the message BEHIND Swimming but most importantly the means to be human, to be openly vulnerable, to... Well, swim to move forward in life and not get stuck in the same area to protect yourself because of the "What if-" thoughts in your brain...
All I'm saying is... Thank you for showing me a different side of selflessness and selfishness and also moving forward, in general.
#RIPMalcom
the whole idea of people only wanting to hear good stuff from mac is what good news is. amazing video btw
Haven’t finished but already a classic tabby video we will remember as a channel forever 🙏🏽
Watching or listening to Mac always makes it feel like he’s still with us
Holy shit tabby this is so good on so many different levels in so many different ways keep doing you bro. Sometimes our minds are our worst enemies believe me I’ve been there don’t let anything get you do bro keep swimming
This was so important, and tears were shed. It’s comforting, in a morbid way I suppose, to know that other people are still reeling over his death just as much as I am. I think about him every day. Nobody is ever truly alone. Thank you for this.
I don’t know if anyone else can relate the two, but this reminds me of one of NakeyJakey’s serious videos, like his “how bioshock saved me” video, these videos are important for us viewers I think because it shows were all the same and we all have similar stories and we should love each other more, just a thought
Thank you Tabby, thank you. The zoo animal metaphor...everything. You eloquently encapsulated everything that has been on so many minds. You perfectly used visuals, Mac's own words, and your own thoughts to craft this. 2009 is so beautiful - thanks again Tabby
I randomly got this is my recommendations and I’m so happy. This video is so perfect. Mac Miller will forever be missed, I hope one day some of his unreleased stuff gets put out there for the fans. I still can’t believe his gone.. thanks for the amazing video you sir have earned a subscriber
Took the thoughts outta my mind, thanks I think anybody who feels like they alone on this needed this, I'm praying for whatever your heart desires bro, keep swimming
Good shit Tabby, I'll definitely be comin back to this vid a lot, there's a lot that I can take away from this. Much love bruh.
Such a tragic accident. I'll always remember where I was when I found out. I had just gotten the navy Swimming hoodie in the mail that day and was wearing it, and have my ticket to his Pittsburgh show for the would-have-been tour framed. Still over two months and still hard to know he's gone. Much love for this video
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! It is so good to hear exactly what I've been thinking from someone who is passing through the same thing that I've been fighting everyday. We lost Malcolm but he left the most precious part of him with us: his music. his art. And there's no medicine better than this to heal me.
I wish I could have my CD but unfortunately swimming never was available here in my country and the import taxes are sooo expansive, but one day I'll get one. Rest In Peace, Mac! You did an amazing job. 🖤
I've been waiting so long. Doesn't matter what this video is, the amount of effort you put into this makes it amazing. But I also know that it's going to be amazing quality. Much love tabitha.
Also, I can just tell how much effort you've put into this. This is easily your best video. I've never been more proud to call you my favorite youtuber.
This video really helped me achieve peace with his death and I literally cannot thank you enough for making it.
This was utterly gorgeous. Miss you more and more everyday Mac. Rest easy ❤️
Literally just today its an hr and a half to my moms.
Swimming is the album i listen to while driving . It really helps me be calm and confident in what I'm doing. I suffer from anxiety and Mac is always able to get my mind off of the panic...
Im so glad someone else out there has figured out the Importance of Swimming 😊
Thank you Tabby for making this video it was such an amazing watch from the editing to the breakdown of songs and especially to mental health. This is slightly biased but I feel like this video is important to hip hop. People listened to the album but most didn’t truly get the meaning of it and this video is a perfect way of people crossing that bridge. So again thank you. Rest In Peace Malcolm
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Dude this is incredible man. When you were describing your mental state and your way of doing things in life, I just saw myself in it. This video is dope. Not only because I share the same love for Mac, but most importantly because everything you say are pure truths. Really man, this is the most dope video on RUclips.
Great video... I can definitely relate to everything you put into this ... Mac is my favorite artist ever. First got into his music in 2012. Been hooked ever since . Would never forget that call I got on September 7th after taking a afternoon nap. My mom of all people called me and woke me up and said “Mac Miller has Died” . At first I though it was some kind of a prank but then I looked up online and Instagram and there it was “RIP Mac Miller” ... Damn first time I cried in years . Felt like I lost a Brother . His music is my daily therapy. And always will be 🙏🏼🕊 #LEGENDSNEVERDIE
This video right here is why I love the internet. I didn't know who this guy was until I watched this and he described everything I've been feeling for over 2 years now. The constant fear of life and all of the insecurities... Swimming is really important to me too as was the rest of Mac Miller's music since WMWTSO. Mac Miller is definitely one of my favorite artists of all time. Amazing video bro keep doing your thing
Mac was underrated af 🙏🐐
This is amazing. I don’t know what to say... this brought some closure where I thought there’d never be. You are not alone in your struggles. Stay strong man. Mac Miller’s legacy will live forever. May he Rest In Peace.
Mac miller, planet god damn ~ “a little more pain that’s just better music”
You got it right man. I came to Mac almost a year after his death, and it hurts so much that I never got to spend more time with him, or grow as he grew. He left behind so many lessons on how to be a successful human being and artist, no matter the darkness you've got going on in your life. We've all got our demons, and the fact that Mac was able to do what he did despite them is so inspirational to me. The wisdom he left behind will be with me forever, he's the first artist to affect me in this way and I wish he was still around to keep teaching me. I hope to some day be as kind, hard working, and giving as he was.
Thank you for this video. I get my first tattoo dedicated to Mac tomorrow. I'm sure I'm not alone in this.
I LOVE THIS.... you did this soooo good! Thank you for putting this out there! It means ALOT to me! Much love from Kentucky 💖💖💖
#RIPMACMILLER
#ANXIETYSUCKS
#ADDICTIONSUCKS
#THANKYOUTABBY
"I was drowning but now I'm swimming"
Thank you for making this video
I needed it. Keep up the good work and keep swimming
this is one of the best youtube videos i've ever watched
You put observations I had made but not fully comprehended about the album in words very well. This video made me very emotional and I thank you for that. Man, I'm really going to miss him
Ah the tears are coming
1:32 - 1:46
That shit just hit me bro. Real shit. Tabby I respect all you’ve done with ur music and just getting through life as we know it man. Keep doing what you love and don’t let anything get in ur way.
Holly Shit this video has helped me so much. It really opened my eyes into seeing that being human is ok. I’ve had the hardest time trying to cope with his lost. Mac felt like a best friend to me and yet he never even knew who i was. Malcom is truly so amazing and this album is my favorite by far. I’ve loved him since middle school and his music has been here for me in my darkest times. He will still live in my heart daily and i hope he is resting easy ❤️👼🏻
You earned a new subscriber just by being what I feel is... Another version of myself. Thank you, Tabby. I only found you 24 minutes ago, but I love you like a brother. Thank you for creating this.
This is beautiful. Thank you for this. Chills throughout the entire video. This album is everything. Rest in peace Malcolm.
I've said it many times and I will say it again, mac miller's perfecto perfectly fits my indiscretions. That song resonates with me absolutely. I'm not the best swimmer, I'd be better off drowning yet instead of doing what is inherently easier to do, I still choose to swim. Going against the tides, chocking to stay afloat yet chocking less than I would under those very same tides. Can I be called a swimmer if I'm not doing it right, or can you call me a goner if I've not quite gone yet? None of these thoughts matter just as long as I keep swimming, yet I cant stop thinking about these thoughts. . .
With it having been a year since he passed a few weeks ago i have been listening to swimming to Swimming like crazy. thank you RUclips recommendations for actually recommending something that was n't trash.
This video is amazing, Mac was amazing, and Swimming is one of my favorite albums of all time. Thank you for this. Even now it still hurts.
Most dope forever
I'm new to your channel Tabby, and just discovered you today as well. I must say, I feel comfort and some sort of closure through your video. Thank you for eloquently capturing Mac's attempt to show us the greatness he is and was made of. Also thank you for your creativity, time, and well put effort with your video!