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2024 i'm still here❤❤❤
Me too
New sub in '24 here!
Update, Who is still listening to this wonderful masterpiece in 2024 ✋.🎉❤
First time hearing it today and was immediately pulled towards it. New fan in 2024!
Criminally underated band. these guys hoold 1000x more talent then any other mainstream popstar.
Played it for my 3 and 5 year old boys recently and now they request it all the time 🤘
Yes sir 👍🔥
I cant stop, I cant stop, its so good
It's like stainless steel. Metal but clean.
That was beautiful *sheds single tear*
Damn. What a description! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nailed it
and slayer like shredded metal
@@CesarSandwich i shred my tears
2024 and I still get chills from how alive this makes me feel.
Who is listening in 1984?
I am almost 60 years old and I regret every day not having the courage to do what you just did, keep going ... you are on the right track.
It's never too late to try again my friend :)
I'm 21 and wish I could be an artist lol
@@pokefanover900000000 you're still young mate. You have all the time you need.
@@Tris_V I'd love to do it... But right now I am working on a backup plan just in case everything doesn't work out... Been into music for awhile now tho.
@@pokefanover900000000 yeah always good to have something to fall back on in case things dont work out. I myself have no clue what i want to do with my life.... Turning 20 next month
I am 56 years old. Stuck in dead end jobs my whole life, when all I wanted to do was Play Music. 3 years ago I quit my job and said I have had enough. Now I am an On Air Radio Personality and Drummer playing 3 or 4 gigs a month. Doing what I Love. It Is Possible, GO FOR YOUR DREAMS!
Hell yeah dude!!!
I'm turning 34 at the beginning of November, and just lost my job today for no good reason. I've dedicated many years to working for others and getting very little out of it all while daydreaming all day long about doing what I love, and being too drained physically and mentally after work is out to do anything with it because I traded all my time and energy to these dead-end jobs working for people that never ever appreciate the time and effort I've always put into it. I'm seemingly always expendable in that situation, and I can honestly say I'm absolutely done with it at this point. There's GOTTA be more to my life than this... I want to pursue my dream of being a working musician and the time is now. I just hope it's not too late for me, which I'm coming around to the idea that it's not. Your comment inspired me and gave me hope and I thank you for writing it.
@@23Guitardood Thank you for taking the time to write your comment! I know it feels like a kick in the a$$ to lose your job, but I pray for you that down the road you will see it as a Blessing! It is NOT too late to make Music a part of your Life, however big or small. Just be open to ALL opportunities, put yourself out there, get involved with the Music Community in your area, and see what doors open for you! I Wish you Great Success and a Joyful Life, you only get This One! Make the Most of it!🙂
@@woodentulike2no dude... Thank you so much! Really needed these words right now!
Motivational words, thank you man :) glad it's working out for you
2023 anyone 💪💪💪💪
Praise the lord in heaven, you gentlemen are blessed by God. Please keep providing these masterpieces 🔥🔥🔥
My god am I glad I just randomly came across this.
KZhead recommendations brotendo. I don't question the powerful algorithms.
S A M E
All of his albums are nasty in a good way.
Try please my rock channel bro..
I know it. That's exactly my thoughts
Hi Mr Stevenson, I don't know if you remember your old student or not, but I'm glad you decided to follow your dreams. You were too good for our school anyways. Good luck!
Hi Zara, of course I remember you, you were a great student to teach and I enjoyed our lessons together. Hope you are well and all the best for the future. Regards, Ro
this warms my heart
@@ibuiltthesky You'll do great Kid.. Best wishes!
Even better. Its rare to see someone inpact kids in a good way. Well done sir.
This is so wholesome!!
Who is listening this incredible shit even still in 2022!!!
I hear FREEDOM.
This is exactly what freedom would sound like if it was in audio form
I just picture good times. This could be the soundtrack to the perfect life.
Yes....this is exactly what freedom sounds like and feels like 😁😁😁😁
B2_ANDAYA i feel like im hugging the love of my lives when i hear it 💗
Amen
Welp, here we are !! I'm now a full time artist, an absolute dream come true > listen.ibuiltthesky.com/tzr - Join my Patreon by subscribing to my new monthly content, starting at $1 per month here >> listen.ibuiltthesky.com/tzr - Buy merch from my merch store on bandcamp >> ibuiltthesky.bandcamp.com/merch - Follow me on my social media accounts to stay updated with all things I Built The Sky Instagam: instagram.com/ibuiltthesky/ Facebook: facebook.com/ibuiltthesky/ KZhead: Subscribe Here - Tell a friend to check out I Built The Sky - Share my music and videos on your social media accounts - Like and Comment on my posts Hope you like the new song/video Big Love, Ro
I Built The Sky Bro! So happy for you! I’m in the process of trying to make music my full-time commitment as well and it brought tears to my eyes to hear that you made the move. Rock on, Ro! I got your back, baby! 🤘
congratulations - and bon voyage! - so far its been a pleasure, so keep up the good work- had the chance to see you live in copenhagen as well, truly a blast!
I’m so glad that you are full time on this project! It’s hard to achieve and you should be proud! Congratulations for the hard work ❤️
Been here since the start, good luck dude!
I think the patreon link is broken in the comment here btw
This band and song is bringing me back to life with a all of sudden hit of a severe mental illness 4 years ago my life was in danger and I have been fighting against my own mind and trapped in a prison of my own thoughts.Seeking medical and being put on Medication has helped soothe the pain somewhat but it doesn't change the illness and the states of psychosis I endured. Listening to music has been my aliby and a great source of therapy. Through this song I feel my ego and soul being lifted up again and can maybe finally escape the prison of my own mind. Thank you I built the Sky for doing so.
I was today years old when I found this Gem ♥
Proud of you my cloud baby, daddy will always love you.
Jake Howsam Lowe yesssss thanks brother Jake, can’t wait for your EP 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
that was heart warming
No, I'm not crying, it was not touching at all. (I wish my family supported me once, at least, from their heart, and not because "he fails at everything" Awesome song, btw!!
My two tips for making it as a musician: 1. Be a good musician. 2. Be a better person. I wish you all the best!
I can not be a good musician because I dont play anything, I only listen but. I can be a better person..
LOL! You win. Back in the day, every musician I worked with (including myself) needed at least one of those two tips.
@Jeff T Only on the surface maybe? Do you ever share what you create?
Be on time. Everytime. Make as many connections as humanly possible. Dont burn bridges. Practice your craft daily, and be easy to be around. Also, stay current in other audio skills, like audio & video production, live sound and stuff....the more you know. Fantastic video btw.
Lots of successful musicians are terrible people.
FREEDOM OF THE SOUL
2023 and still here
This song doesn't have dislikes, they're likes from Australia.
hahahaha. best comment bruh!
lol im stealing this
can someone explain?
@@RollinRelyks australia is on the "lower" side of the world which means everything is upside down lol
Haha I'm from Western Australia, too true! Love your comment!
Not many of us can pursue the dream of playing music full time but we can always blast this tune , close our eyes and dream away with a smile...
Wise words, my friend. Thanks!
Yes sirrr
2023 and im still listening to this daily. Hype never stops my friend!!
Jack Mullersz😊😷🤐😐🤔🤨🙁😑😶🌀🤕
when I feel like I don't feel like doing anything, I listen to this song, and I start to feel better. It's like the cure for cancer. A hug from Chile
Can’t believe we hit 900,000 views !!! Thank you all so much for supporting IBTS 💖 Next step is 1,000,000 LETS GOOOO 💫
Your music helps me feel better everyday, in turn helping me be a better person everyday. Thank you for that🤘🏽
Dude you 100% deserve every view. Your music is awesome. Keep it up!
Im so glad i stumbled upon this group...i need to learn how to play this (guitar)...exactly the type of music i have in head but could never lay down....fantastic
Now you have 1 million!
1 million baby. Keep rockin boys
This dude is by far my favorite musician. His ability to create this huge wall of emotion with instrumentals is incomparable. Absolutely inspiring.
This dude's the only reason i'm still picking up my guitar in the everyday life ^^ Really inspiring and motivational :)
listen to plini too..
Angel Vivaldi, Polyphia, and Animals as leaders, while you're at it.
Actively listen to all of them and still feel strongly about this.
Chekout Devin Townsend
Still listening in 2023!
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2023??
1,000,000 views 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you so much to everyone who has come here and clicked ‘Play’ on this video 🙏🙏🙏 Next video will be bigger and better mark my words, subscribe and hit the 🔔 to be sure you see it first when it drops 🤘
I'm so glad you reached this milestone. Been following for 6 years now
Just did!! From India!!😁
love from India
Keep doing what you do, mad respect and inspiring!
Been listening to your music for years you definitely made the right choice and your only getting better keep going man
If you're a drummer then you know that feeling in 1:02
100%
Who's listening in 2022?? One of fav. Legend
Randomly found them listening to Polyphia, not disappointed at all.
Fucking the same dude, random youtube recommendation i do not regret pretty cool song!
Same here!
Same for me as well. Went on spotify to find their old albums, which are amazing.
Same. That same random act introduced me to Vitalism. If you don't know them...you SHOULD.
Same here
It's like if Chon and Plini had an illicit affair and didn't tell David Maxim Micic. This is a wondrous find. I love everything about this
Yeah this seems to be a balance between both that I actually enjoy from beginning to end. Plini is a little too far out there for me and Chron sometimes doesn't go hard enough. This is a VERY good middle ground.
What a good simile ... I mixed them in my mind and yes, that is more or less the result, of course without disqualifying the immense talent and creativity of Mr. Stevenson.
When I was a kid all I can dream about is to play my own music in front of people. I tried, so hard for many years until I finally decided to work as a seaman cause it’s the only way I can pay the bills. I am here now in the middle of the ocean with some unfinished songs on my computer, and I hate everything about my job. It’s nice to see somebody like you who didn’t give up and made beautiful music to share . Keep doing what you love and enjoy the happiness it gives you brother. You are great.
You don't give up either, if you like this, I'm sure there is some wonderful music in your soul too! Keep fighting, and one day you will make it happen.
The future is yours bro
hey atleast you got that sweet dollars in your pocket tanginang to ako nga di pa din nakakasampa eh huhu
【OverBored】 overbored, that’s a cool name hehehe kabaro
@@WEIRDONG_MARINO VAGUE IS PRETTY COOL 2.
Sheesh this song brings me to tears every time I listen to it.
Dude...this song, and the entire album is frigin phenomenal. The world is a better place because of what you created!!!! Absolutely outstanding!!!!
Pericludous or something similar to that title is the best on that album. Absolutely melts my face every time I hear it on my mix.
TakeTh
💯
Hell of a climax
holy shit you like good music too
Thanks for the recommendation
spaceXcentric has been one of my main sources of news for a while, keep it up!
Facts
Heaven of a climax
3:23 is one of those moments that opens up all your senses. Thank you for quiting your day job and choosing love over regret. Awesome.
True!
The true dream is working, making a living off your passion.
I agree!! I love that part! All of his music is amazing. I am so grateful that he chose to share it with the world. ❤️
Work hard, Party harder!
I’m gonna leave a comment for future me here. The year is 2021. Corona is still rampant and life’s complicated as ever. Hopefully in whatever year I read this things will be different.
That sh😝t cut deep...
I've lost several friends in the last few years. Suicides, drugs, illness... Life is short. Life is what you make it. You're born alone and just like it, you die alone. But you are never alone. When I die, I plan to rejoin with those I lost to the fates of time...
@@seanisao3812 You never die alone if you accept Jesus as your savior. Much love.
@@thatlarsguyrl7737 that's not how it works , buddy.
@@seanisao3812 it is though. He's always with us.
damn i’m 72 yrs old but this song remind me of when i was 54 and my gran kids was 12 n 13 man those were the good days
🤣
you were 54 with a 13 year old grand child? the fuck? you and your child both had kids when you were around 20?
@EntropicJoey damn I'm 15 and my parents are already 50 and my grandparents are 70 or 80 now 😭 I hope I don't lose them soon. 😥
Is there a secret code in these numbers?
Jesus every time I click on a new song it's insane, guy has more talent in one finger than my last seven ancestors.
Who is still listening in 2023?😊
Man it's 2024 😜.
Music - 5 stars.. thats place you got its 10 stars... just wow..
Half a Million Views 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks so much for the overwhelming support here. I can’t wait to bring you some more music and shows in 2020 💖💖💖 Ro
I wish I had the courage you have
Don't EVER give up. Your music touches the soul.
You deserve more
Bring it. I will listen to it. Grab angel vivaldi and have your way with my ears. You are my American polyphia. Yep. I went there.
Keep rokin
It's been a long time i haven't heard a song that beautifull.
MrThoss1 real talk bruh 😳
Music is Philosophy and You All are Philosophers.
Bro, it’s 2022. I’m still addicted to this.
EPIC! *THE ONLY WAY TO FAIL IS TO NOT TRY* I'M GLAD THAT YOU'RE PURSUING YOUR DREAM.
The only way to succeed is to try** lmao
The only way to fail is to stop...
Truth is, the only way to succeed is to fail. Otherwise is just beginners luck.
Words have lots of meanings. I will not fail
2020 gang where you at!
Just discovered it today!
Nate ayy
Right here brother
Found this gem only yesterday... This is the most emotional and perfect song I've every heard from any band... Also the video and message is powerful, I love every second of it.
Listening for the first time now. Love the melody and the delay reverb.
music of the new generations
Found you guys when i was going through a mental breakdown..... Helped me feel alive again when all the walla were closing in on me yet again..... Cheers guys, and may you have a blessed 2024....
Have you just been copy/pasting this comment everywhere?
@gohamm8629 that's sad 😂
Who's still listening in 2019??
I Built The Sky I’ve always had a hard time with pure instrumental stuff cause half of it just sounds like a bunch of hacky dudes just trying to solo over each other but recently I’ve discovered you and here at the end. Phenomenal stuff! Truly touching
You’ve inspired me to play guitar and be a better musician
Just started
Красавцы 👍 Beautiful music and landscape
Listening in 2050 here. Just can’t seem to stop the repeat
Sounds like Periphery and Plini has a kid! :)
So basically Erra without vocals
@@himawarii_gg Yeah :)
More like old Polyphia mixed with old Plini. But both of those bands have changed a lot over the years.
good blend, I stretched out my earholes a little bit.
@@Yousuck00 Our next generation is gonna call these guys 'Legends'.
its better to regret something you HAVE done, than something you HAVE'NT done
Who' still listening in 2024☕🍵🎸🎶🔊🎧😎🇮🇩🇵🇸
Songs like this is why metal saves lives. Its helping me right now. These guys are sick and helps through tough times.
Felt
It feels like you are telling people "I'm building the sky , watch me" ❤️🤘
Still listening 2024 ❤
On rare occasions, I stumble onto something that just blows a fresh breeze of joy through my existence.
same, buddy. same
So beautiful, and when it kicks in at 3:23 it just takes you to a level you didnt know existed. Wow.
I agree
I liked the part when you started, until the end. I didn't like when it was over though.
Evan Sales great comment.
This song simply gave me strength to keep crawling out of the dark spots. Phenomenal.
The world is very happy you followed your dreams.
This song balanced my chakras and hit my g-spot.
This is real music. Had me literally smiling the whole time how good it made me feel
I'm still listening ..2023..
This video and the spirit of the people commenting here .....you can almost touch it.
first time EVER hearing u guys, im blown away, thanks for giving me something new to discover
I was listening to the intro (never heard these guys before) and I'm thinking to myself... "this is epic, only thing that can ruin it now is the vocals"... well, the vocals did not ruin it!
This was one of those ‘do i click on this recommended song or watch the vid i was planning to watch next’. Thank god i made the right call :,)
Exactly the same here!
yeah same. lmao damn
I think the idea that this guy was a music teacher that always knew he was good enough to pull it off,that's students knew was good enough to make it,the idea that this guy started a band and is one of the single most stylish and original composers,phenomenal guitarists of these times,that's like the ultimate story of heroism and triumph beyond anything imaginable,I can't emphasize enough sir just how blessed you are,with your talent,your history,your artistry,and your courage, You are magnificent and the other 2 players in this video are hotter than a nuclear reaction. Congratulations brother,your pretty much a made man. You freaking did it,you always had it in you.
Thanks John you’ve made my day with this one. Thank you 🙏
Man so I was listening to this song again and I'm one of those idiots that always scrolls through the comments and I read this comment and thought wow what an amazing comment,suddenly I realized I wrote the comment,I had no idea you had ever even responded to it. You really ARE a kick ass musician man. This song always fills me with an energy that I can't describe it's been healing,and comforting,this will live on forever brother,the powerful connection to music and emotions the way music like yours has spread so much good,if every shred of human existence is wiped away this music made in this time will forever live into the ether.
2024 still listening in the Netherlands
The first song I ever heard from you was Perlucidus, when i first listened to it, god i swear half a day passed before i moved on to see what you were all about. I have played guitar for many years myself but i never once grew inspired to at least attempt creating my own stuff until i discovered instrumetal. My love for instrumetal started with Angel Vivaldi, only shortly after discovering you as a second interest it skyrocketed, ever since then you have well beyond exceeded my favoritism towards being a soul inspiration to how I want to sound myself, but ever since the day I discovered you two or three years ago, there was never a day your music wasn't played on my phone, computer, anything that could play music. From then all Ive considered you was my absolute favorite artist hands down. The way you create your music the entire soul and vibe through every song is nothing short of Inspiring and much more than inspiring itself. Every time i listen to one of your songs, i cant help but be overwhelmed with inspiration to pick up my guitar and play more and more, doing everything i can to learn one of the parts of your songs from your tab book, your style is one of a kind and its like I found the sound i want to go after myself. I should have found you sooner, but I am completely blessed I have found you. I am very proud of your decision to devote your time 100% and I will 100% devote my support to you even if the train goes down hill, im going down with it and im okay with that, but what you have done, what you do, there is absolutely no way this train is going down hill. You have my full blown support my friend. Thank you for everything you have done. For every cloud in the sky, each holds its own favorite song from the one who built it, you brother. Thank you so much, keep up the phenomenal work.
Thank you so much Henomn, really excited for whats to come and your support is a HUGE contribution to me. Cheers, Ro
I love when metal has a power/hero/hope vibe to it instead of just evil notes.
Then power metal is the genre for you. It's one of it's characteristics.
@@jdaniels4898 thank you :)
yasss
Thisss , I thought only I had this preference but literally metal is even more awesome when it's not evil
@Mr Hyde were talkin about evil notes over here , phrygian dominant , harmonic minor
That was absolutely wonderful! I am so happy that you were able to go full time music. The world is a better place for it! Keep on rocking!
ZstanLey Malborne
Your content is a GodSend
I'm going to leave My current Job like this Man, i won't leave the Best years of My love in a Office!
Lucky for us you've made this decision! I very often find instrumental music difficult and droll to listen to. Whether my brains too small or my attention span too short of whatever, it is what it is. But every now and then, something comes along that is just riveting, brilliant and beautiful, complex but not boring, tasty ear candy. This is just that! I love it!
Between this, and Polyphia, instrumental is coming a long fucking way man. Makes me super excited for the future of both bands.
Instrumental music is the music not yet fucked up by vocalist. For disclosure: I was a vocalist in a band. Not the worst one.
Tides From Nebula, Explosions in the Sky, God is an Astronaut, Plini, Intervals, Sithu Aye, David Maxim Micic... Sorry for you bud but instrumental dope shit has been the in-thing for the past decade, now's the time to catch up :p
@@NessNT love these titles Plini is incredible,and the drums are amongst some of the most progressive next level material composed and performed. Much love.
Your tracks are dope, still remember buying your self titled album you had for sale to students after one of your gigs during school! It's amazing how far you've came since then and all this support you're getting is unreal to see, I'm glad you ditched teaching because you were far too talented to be hung up teaching kids like me to play guitar who were nowhere near as passionate as you are. Your hard work has paid off tremendously and you're getting everything you deserve! Huge respect Mr Stevenson
Cheers man, Please its RO, Mr Stevenson was my slave name !!
@@ibuiltthesky slave name. Lol
@@Nnang82 He's right. He is absolutely right. Forge that metal like a smith and keep on going. You got so much more to achieve in life.
Still rocking in 2022! 🤘🔥
Imagine the frustration that went into making such a beautiful song. He probably wrote this while working at a job he hated and released it when he quit. Rohan, if you're still out there -- I still believe in you buddy! I teach my guitar students by inspiring them with your story and this music. As someone who left corporate America to teach music to children, I thank you for your courage and example.
Who’s stll listening everyday?? oh my thats a masterpiece.
I opened my laptop and straight up played this. It feels really good. Thank you I build the Sky
Rake K. my first song everytime i grabbed my phone... very sensational tones
when he pulled off the button shirt to reveal that he loves metal i gave this a big fate slap like
68 years old, and this group kicks ASS!!!!! WE=mc2
Still listening in 2023.
My sound system can't play this loud enough. 10/10 would destroy my speakers again.
Your band will go places and tour worldwide my support from Shillong,India A musician myself Pursuing MBA ,sometimes wanna leave this boring course and pursue music but opportunities in India is very less
Love from Nagaland brother 🤘🏽
Me too... but i dont know how to play guitar...
Love from Assam
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This is timeless masterpiece. I feel the liberty through the soundwaves.
I could not said better than this honestly, I've been listening this song for years. Yet, you still managed to exactly put words on my feeling. Thanks
quality Rock right there.
Listening to this song brought me peace. I'm sitting in the Er in Downey, CA. praying for my girlfriend as she deals with lots of pain.
Hey man! I hope your girl's okay now. :)
hope she is doing well... prayers to you..
Jean
Just driving through the country with my pregnant wife jamming to this, your music is powerful and needs no lyrics to feel exactly what your playing, much love 🤘
No vocals becomes mandatory when you have these types of licks... majestic brotha
2023 and still loving the heck out of Zenith Rise every time I put it on!
You guys are just... I have no words. 😭😭😭 Long live I built the sky!
Thank You for 200k views
I Built The Sky I assure you 3-5 or more are my plays per day. I’ve chased this for over 30 years and I KNOW good mix better than I can PLAY it, hence Tim McMillan. When I heard a recent collaboration of you two, i was compelled to check you out. Your on to something here folks. It works and it’s solid good.
Movement at 4:23 is a beast
Yall deserve more than 200k
Ohh really
This will pass 500k soon I bet, your talent is inspiring!
My Dad gave me this gift of a song and I am thankful ever more
I love when metal has a powe
At first i was like where's the singer...now i'm glad there wasn't one!
I will always advocate for someone following their dreams, especially if it's making such great tunes!
Years later the song and the message is still crisp..love this track, always have. Do what makes you happy and your soul feel good..