One Hour Song Challenge (While Depressed) [Discussing My Mental Health Battles]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- This week, I wanted to change it up. I've been having a rough mental health week so I thought it would be beneficial to be open and honest about my battle with Bipolar Type 2. Since this is a production channel, I thought it was only fair to still make a track while I chat about it. I dive into how I balance work with my mood and fluctuations, how I maintain habits even when I'm not feeling great, and why sometimes you just have to power through a low point, even when it's tough.
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Timestamps
Intro 0:00
Giveaway 2:10
Creating A Chord Progression and Talking About Lack Of Inspiration 2:40
Experimenting With 808s 5:10
Laying Down Chords 6:00
Programming Drums 7:50
Layering Pads 10:10
Opening Up About My Battle With Bipolar Disorder 11:05
Writing A Lead 14:25
Structuring The Song 15:44
How I Stay On Top Of Projects When I'm Not In A Good Headspace 16:00
Writing The Last Melody 18:00
What I Did In An Hour 20:42
Outro 22:04
Videos like this are really important for the community so thank you for your vulnerability Austin. I was definitely freestyling to the beat as you were making it hahaha
Hear hear! And I had all kinds of ideas flowing while listening along, too. Guess it goes to show that even on our bad days we can still be a bright spot in someone else's day.
My biggest piece of advice as someone who used to deal with extreme anxiety and depressed episodes, is don't fight it. Allow yourself to feel this way and welcome the feelings. You'll find the less you try to escape and resist and fight them, the sooner they'll pass. When you sweep it under the carpet, it piles up and up until you finally deal with all of it. Feeling sad is part of life, I think depression often comes from now allowing the sadness to be there and so it gets stuck there. You are a very loved and appreciated person, thanks for doing what you do
Every time someone comes forward and opens up about their headspace, the world becomes a better, more tolerant space. You rock homie, thank you for opening up
This video is absolutely huge because we actually get to see your workflow. What shortcuts you use, how you add plugins, how you find a tempo to work with, how you experiment, how you pick samples and presets, how you group/submix, which of the gazillion ways of doing things in Cubase you actually use
Been waiting for this for a while - stellar content
Much love
We appreciate that you still made a video for us, but if you feel like you need a break, nobody's gonna be mad Austin 😅 do whatever you feel is best for you! Much love ❤
Thanks for making this video and being so transparent! In regards to your music theory thing at 7:18
Your 2nd chord there is a G7 which is a dominant chord of C minor which is the relative minor key you’re in! We get there by using the harmonic minor scale of C and raising the 7th degree of the C minor scale from Bb to B natural, creating a leading tone into the C minor chord! ❤❤❤
Basically just a secondary dominant chord leading you to your C minor! ❤️
This the only video I want to watch. I don't need tutorials, I need human connection. Thanks for showing up and talking about important stuff while doing what you love without putting pressure on yourself. Wish you the best dude.
This has been my darkest week in the lowest year I’ve ever had. I’ve always appreciated your transparency. You are what got me in to music. Got Cubase cuz of you! and I can’t tell you how much you mean to me. You’re very loved and appreciated brother
From the comments below its obvious we are a few that struggles with issues of mental health from time to time... thank God we have music! Music is such beautiful therapy.. Even though we may not have the power to create all the time, we can always listen to music, and get inspired and powerful again. Love your openess, and let me tell you that youre always an inspiration for me when i need to pass some threshold of uninspiration... thank you! At least we know from experience that we'll get energy again so keep fighting Austin! Love!
Thank you for sharing this-I truly appreciate it. As someone who has battled depression myself, I can deeply relate. In my twenties, when I signed with a major label (publishing), I felt as though the world was at my feet. That experience initially fueled my creativity, but as I gained insight into the realities of the music industry, I became increasingly aware of my own mental health struggles. I lost sight of why I was making music in the first place and gradually spiraled into a dark place.
Now, nearly two decades later-married, a parent of two, holding a stable job, and receiving treatment through therapy and medication-I have finally reconnected with what music truly means to me. It is no longer about chasing a number-one hit but rather about expressing and processing my emotions. In hindsight, I realize that being signed at that stage in my life was perhaps not the right path for me, and I have come to terms with the fact that the industry itself may not align with who I am. However, music is far more than just a business; it is an art, a form of healing, and a deeply personal journey.
To anyone struggling with mental health challenges-know that progress is possible. Keep going. You will find your way.
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16:00 literally so therapeutic to know I'm not the only one who feels that (clinically diagnosed depression instead of Bipolar but still the same affect on work stuff)
the hard part is when you talk to people who are not creative freelancers they go too far in either direction. it's either "whelp suck it up and get back to work" which leads to burnout, or "OHMYGOSH you need to give yourself a week off" which leads to me apathetically sitting around doing nothing. it's such a weird balance of "I need to be a healthy person and slow down" and "the healthiest thing for a fish to do is keep swimming"
thanks for making this video brother
"Keep swimming" is definitely the move. I've realized it's better to think of things in terms of speed instead of simply "taking time off". Just slowing down/decreasing the scale of your deliverables is a huge mental shift and can make a world of difference.
Thank you for sharing this with us, I (and I'm sure so many of us) appreciate your candidness
Always good to know that you're not alone in this! I feel like artists often struggle with their mental health, but i guess that's part of the art in some way 🤷♂️
I havnt watched the full video yet, just wanna say thanks for opening up. ♥️
If you dont mind me sharing my personal experience. And i say this out of love.
When I was dealing with depression It got so bad I had to go to a clinic. When I was there, after the first chat I had with my therapist, she bluntly told me: "everything you are telling me is bullshit, but we will love you untill you love yourself"
It was tough but it was true. I learned that I have alot of behavioural issues that are unnecessary and are keeping me "sick".
By sharing this i truely hope to help.
Much love bro, get well soon ❤
Loving the vids
Just finished the video! It was wonderful and I loved the advice throughout! Definitely have had hard times in my life and as a self employed TH-camr have still had to just show up! It’s nice to know we’re not alone and I’m wishing you the best! Thought the beat was still sick! ❤️
Thanks for being vulnerable. I can so relate as a fellow creator and musician. You being you, you just gave others permission to do the same ;) And I love doing this kinda exercises for myself, just writing and sometimes it sucks sometimes it's great. ;)
I know from experience that creative processes are really easily affected by any kind of stress/worrying/anxiety and it sucks because it feels like you've lost all of your creative abilities.. Thank you for the transparency and I wish all the best to you!
Great video man.. also struggling with type 2 bipolar and its so fucking hard sometimes cuz i have all these dreams and plans for future, but sometimes everything just feels like.. empty i guess.. not interested in music or anything else and also it comes with guiltiness cuz i feel like im losing so much time in these depressive episodes and also constant feeling that im too old for pursuing my dreams in music, (turning 30 this year..) Anyway, thank you so much for this video, and hope you feel better soon. 💙
I’ve come to learn that artists aren’t athletes and I hope that resonates with you because time isn’t your enemy it’s the marker of lived experiences. Experiences your art will always benefit from. I believe You have more to say
You are so not alone. This industry is not conducive to good creative and mental health. So glad you took this time for yourself today.
We understand you so well, Austin. Thank for all your hard and great work over the last few years. You inspire us to produce music better and better with your nice Ideas and professional tutorials. But nothing is so important as your health. To much work destroys your creativity and your users understand it, when you need a little Break. We ca😢n wait!!! And sometime is it shit to work alone, on so much work. Take a break, a vacation, and jam music with friends, have fun without a deadline or a product behind. I wish you a good recovery. Sorry for my terrible english, kind regards from a german follower. 🫶
Appreciate the honesty and openness, all of us in the music production teaching community look up to you Austin, so this was refreshing to watch. Thanks for all yours and Mirandas hard work over the years, I've learnt so much
What is inspiring in this video, is to see you're actually human and not some TH-cam/Producer/Musician machine.
Thanks for going to the effort ,and sharing this. 😊👍
Many of us struggle and it’s hard some times. Current events have made it much worse for me too.
Thank you for making this. Much love ❤
Thanks for being so open and honest🙏 Still made better stuff than most of us in only 60 minutes👏
👏🏻 Nice moody vibe. Calming and good to help sort state of mind. And yeah, I can relate to the whole “do this for a loving so feel kinda dry sometime on my own” thing.
I know I‘m late to the comments here but man, just know that you‘re probably 80% responsible for me being able to make music full time. Literally most of what I know comes from your videos and I‘m sure I‘m not the only one you‘ve had that kind of impact on over the years.
Naval once said: „At some point you either have to become a saint or have kids, you need something in your life that you love more than yourself.“
Not sure how you and Miranda see the kids thing (I think you‘d be a great dad!), but to me and many others watching you you‘re one hell of a saint, blessing us with your amazing content.
So yeah, I feel you on your struggle. All the best man, looking forward to next week!
Dear Austin , you are a generous , kind and talented individual …it comes with package with all downsides Dont you worry and feel alive as you feel down…Those are the things make one better ! Be kind to yourself ….anyone watching your videos love you and feel positive because of you ❤ take good care
I feel this. One thing that helps me as a musician and engineer is just simple breaks for good food, drinks and family stuff. ESPECIALLY if you spent the entire night or day in the studio chair. We love your video bro, keep going!! 🤘
Brother,I know you may feel unimportant or insecure or whatever at the moment but know that you are a beautiful human being inside and out and you are important,these times shall pass,We all suffer more in imagination than in reality,we just love you and your content,you have enriched so many lives with your videos and I am forever grateful for it,always looking forward to your videos on Friday.
-Just another fellow musician from India ❤
First of all, thank you bro for sharing this with us, and second of all, if you don't feel to do something but you still do it its called discipline, thats what made you a successful producer byw the beat is nice, so keep up the work bro 🔥🔥
You’re a star, and honest - so rare these days. Best wishes, music is the healer.
Yo I feel you bro, get some rest, unplug for a bit and you’ll be right back! Keep that cup full my guy 🙏 🙏
I really appreciate you making this video. I think we all experience these kind of things at varying levels of severity. I really respect how you take accountability for yourself and try to find a solution without relying on others to be your therapist. I think that shows a lot of emotional maturity ❤
Great video, as always 🔥🔥
Thanks for sharing your struggles, and always remember... PAIN means we are still alive!
Also, there is nothing better than a coffee and your Friday video !!
Thanks for posting this. I didn’t hear you mention medication. For my family, Latuda initially and then switching to Lamictal were pretty effective for curbing the mania and the inevitable post crash of type 2 bipolar. Much love!
Preciate the transparency! I definitely go through the same thing especially on long work weeks. Those crash out days are brutal but they key like you said is staying in routine. I’m just diving back into music production and it’s been a saving grace for me on mental crash out days because simply put music just brings me a sense of calm and peace. You’ve really helped me getting better a production after years of not producing any kind of music. Keep your head up man! Better days are always head. ✊🏿
Dude, you whipped up a killer track in 60 minutes! Love it! 🔥
Thanks for this, man. I can relate. I have pretty bad ADHD, I'm stressed out of my mind planning my wedding rn and have some other stuff going on. The last couple weeks have been terrible, but I still have to work on songs for clients and friends and it's so hard to do when you're in that sort of headspace. But, the due dates don't move, lol, and stuff has to get done. Part of the journey is figuring out what works for you when you hit those low points. I'm definitely still figuring that part out
This is one of the most perfect TH-cam videos I've ever seen. ❤
struggling as well here sometimes. never stop sharing. we're here!
Yes I’ve been struggle quite a bit as well. No motivation or desire for producing music and feeling very depressed. Thanks for this vid man
Thanks for being so open, helps to know I'm not the only one at the moment. My dad has bipolar, and I've seen him struggle over the years. Congrats on having your stuff together so we'll, despite the bipolar, it's admirable. Don't know whether I have a genetic predisposition for the bipolar from dad, or just the nurture of being brought up by someone who's struggled with it, but I definitely struggle myself with the highs followed by the lows. This time of year in the northern hemisphere is never great either, with the cold and dark days. Been really struggling these last few weeks since Christmas. Especially, since mum passed a year back. Really tough winter. So helpful to hear from other people struggling to know you're not on your own 🙏
You should know that you're a beacon of inspiration and information and light for so many of us! Phenomenal community you've built.
Keep plodding man, the storm will pass soon enough ❤
PS: track matches my mood exactly. Really something in it, honestly
Love the video brother and hope you feel better soon! I'm quite sure I havent seen this on this channel yet, but I think it would be really cool to see your take on Folk or Folk/Indie - It's quite expressive and leaves alot of room for venting stuff you have kept pent in!
Would be really cool to see you do Folk!
That depressive cycle, been there bro. Hated it and didn’t want it anymore, so I gave it all to the Lord. Praying for you man.
This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. I been struggling so bad because my dad is dying and we dont know if he has a day a week. He is my hero and has been a fantastic father. Thanks for your transparency Austin. Hope you have better days real soon.
Pace yourself brother. I think we creatives all go through these ups and downs. Creating for extended periods of time is incredibly taxing on the mind, body, spirit, and emotion. Its something that i think people don't realize. Find healthy escapes and recharge your batteries. but pace yourself my man.
you're a fucking legend, man! helped so much on learning how to properly do music. Stay strong, king!
Austin, you have no idea how much your work has shaped my path. You were the reason I even started producing, and now I’m making a tracks for movies , artists and what ever else comes to my mind that I would love to bring to life . But beyond that, you’ve been a source of consistent motivation and education as well , in an industry that can feel overwhelming, and your transparency in this video hit home.
As someone battling my own struggles (Myasthenia Gravis, chronic fatigue, and the weight of pushing forward when my body and mind say otherwise), I know that feeling of just trying to hold on through the waves. Music has been my anchor too-sometimes the thing that saves me, sometimes the thing I have to fight to keep loving when everything feels heavy. But creators like you remind me why I keep going.
The fact that you showed up, even when you were struggling, says everything about your resilience. You don’t just teach music-you remind people like me that it's okay to be human, to have lows, and to still find beauty in the process. Your impact is massive, Austin. More than you'll ever know. Keep creating, keep being you, and know that your work isn’t just about production-it’s about giving people like me the courage to keep chasing the dream despite the chaos.I have been thinking of starting making videos on this journey ....
Comforting seeing another individual struggle sometimes, makes it a little less lonely in our own struggle, cheers and have a good weekend!
12:00 hearing you talk about this reminded me of uncovering my struggles with ADHD hyperfocus + neurodivergent burnout. It sounds like you have a good awareness of what your struggles will look like and some habits/things you can lean on when you need to. Glad you have at LEAST that.
Thanks for being so vulnerable + transparent and discussing something that so many other creatives struggle with. You’re amazing, Austin. 🫶🏽
That's a brave video. I can definitely relate to what you're experiencing. Energy comes and goes in waves and sometimes we are feeling down and uninspired. This is more extreme especially in arts. Cheers Austin! Watching your videos regularly, and you usually give me inspiration to experiment and create new stuff. Keep up the good work✌
Thank you for Posting!!! You always have such great videos, but this shouldn't have to be a special video. We all deal with our own issues, and it's always great to share!!!!🙏
Austin, this might sound cheesy but dude, you really are exceptional at what you do, everything you make on this channel sounds phenomenal, you inspire a whole community and make so many people happy. I don't view you as a "TH-cam producer" , only a serious professional. Being transparent like this is a great thing since we all struggle with the lack of motivation, even questioning if we're any good when we can't create something we like it's cool to see you share this.
Only thing I'd suggest when there's a lack of dopamine to fuel the creative side, walking outside on a sunny day, eating fruit or veggies, seeing an inspiring film or reading an inspiring book, listening to new genres, maybe spending time with a pet too could help regulate the natural dopaminergic release in the brain.
Appreciate you doing this man. Safe to say most of us, if not all, have these days, weeks, months. But you're out here pushing through it and reminding us we can too.
It sounds dreamy mate! Kind of a good representation of how you describe your mental health, a journey with ups and downs, moments of joy and anxiety and altogether; a journey!
Your videos inspires me everyday. Please never stop making these.
I've been watching your content for a few years and have always felt authentic vibes from you. That in combination with the quality and value you bring to your content has made me stick around and trust you. It's a rarity in regards to the tsunami of click-baity, salesman-like music production content being made on other TH-cam channels. This video is as authentic as it can get, and it was really encouraging. You help so many people, man, and that's really what it's all about. Really appreciate you, dude.
Hi Austin, thank you so much to let me/us in in your mind! It's so helpful to hear that you struggle with the same like us.
Thanks for being real and transparent. In a world of so much fake stuff it's refreshing to find some authenticity. Don't give up doing what you are doing.
We are all here for you, man. I definitely struggle with mental health as well. I think a lot of us do but you have sincerely changed all of our lives (The Channel Regulars) and taught us things that we couldn't find anywhere else in a way that no one else could. That pressure you spoke about is real and intense but just know that you could wear a snuggy and show up in a terrible mood every day and we would still be supporting. Put YOU first.
Thank you,
I really needed this video 🙏🏼
This honestly is completely relatable on the mental health aspect and anyone’s career for that matter. Videos like this should be created more often - I love transparency around creators I follow and it really helps when I can relate to that person. I love all your content and this video was just as enjoyable, and also educational, despite in a different way. Thanks Austin
Awesome vid, as always. I just want to say, don’t forget to give yourself grace. You inspire a lot of people and your is consistently so informative and fun to watch❤whether you’re up or down.
Thank you for this. As someone who's a producer and also deal with mental health issues as well, I feel you brother. All love, and you're not alone!
this is one of the best videos i’ve watched on this channel
Absolutelt love what you guys do for the community! Keep up the good
Clicked on the video firstly because you and your channel are amazing. Secondly I’ve been struggling the last few weeks as well. Social Anxiety/Chronic Depression over here. This is inspiring Austin as someone who has mental health issues and admires your work this really hits home and give me a boost understanding how you deal and plus being more open in trying a new format as well to help with similar issues. Thanks for being you and bringing us all together with music and knowledge.
I love this kind of video...im a regular here whatever you post ill watch😂....hope you feel better soon whatever you going thru just wanna let u know that when i feel no motivation to do music i came to watch your video😊🫡
I really loved this video! Creating music, although very fun, can be draining and creativity sometimes just takes time to flow again. I adore your videos and all the knowledge and amazing music production techniques you share! I've been having my own personal battle with producing music and have had to really work at it to be where I am now but your videos have helped me so much! You're such a talent Austin, it's okay if you're. not feeling inspired recently, it always comes back! Thank you for the amazing things you do!
Thanks for this video. Recently I've been struggling with mental health too and have stopped writing music. I neved feel inspired, constantly think I can't make it. Hope this video will give me some courage to come back and start producing again❤
I’ve learned so much from your videos. You have such a great ear and great taste. Thanks for sharing so much for free. That being said, this is probably my favorite video. Thank you for sharing about yourself and what it’s like with the waves of inspiration- definitely very relatable on the burnout and hyper focus dichotomy for myself.
But also really loved you sharing the unpolished process of how you create stuff- that’s actually the coolest component about you showing the behind the scenes stuff.
Anyway, continue taking care of yourself and just know your worth is greater than your productivity and art. Much love man.
You don't know me personally, but wishing you all the best man. You've helped me so much along my journey, so I hope just one positive message can help you on yours
I like this video. I'm kind of similar: When I'm in my 'normal' space, I feel groovy. As in, my melodic ideas are stumbling over each other to get out into the world. I have to discipline myself in order to sing or whistle them into my phone, if I'm out walking. Which is when I harvest most new ideas. Then back home, I boot up Logic and transfer the day's harvest, bam! three hours disappear, melting into good work, hopefully a song I'm currently working on has come a solid step further along.
Oh yes, and then there're those other days, the other side of the coin. On *those* days, I'll do all the other stuff: Streamlining my workspace, shopping food for the fridge, vacuuming, washing clothes, etc.
Usually the next day, I'm back in the pocket, all groovy again. These days, only rarely will the blue period last longer. (because I'm overall better at taking care of myself.)
Totally agree with you on routines being the way to handle it. Example: do physical movement even if I'm not in the mood, then just do a less inspired version, nobody but me keeping track of what I do gym-wise -- and in a day or two I'm back to inspired. So I've learned not to let depressive moods get me down -- so to speak.
BTW, it makes me smile that you seemed to be less-than satified with the track you made. I really like it and found my inner juskebox starting its topline engine all on its own. I hear your track as moody and on the cusp of blue, but still in the air -- actually yummy.
We all have our ups and downs. It's like a sine wave. Unfortunately for some the amplitude (of the down) is bigger then for most people.
I don't know if it's any consolation, but your video somehow gave me inspiration for a track. The music you produced together with your conversation topic helped me unexpectedly.
Many thanks for that! 🫶
God your videos are soooo inspiring. Usually in the tricks you show, but here, inspiring as well on a different note. Keep it up man. Struggling is never easy, i hope you'll get back from it really soon !
Austin, every video of yours is great!
Thanks Austin. Takes courage to be vulnerable on screen, and it's always a good reminder to know we're not alone in whatever's troubling us. Song was dope btw, regardless of how you felt about it.
Thank you so much for sharing your struggles so honestly - you bring us so much with your weekly videos. You deserve the best; you're an awesome musician and an inspiration for all of us!
We appreciate everything you do Austin, I know the exact feeling where the weight of the world feels as if it’s holding you down, and to actually get up and create a video like this while feeling that way is truly inspiring. those who know, know how hard something like that can be when you’re in one of those rough patches.
Ive been feeling a bit down myself lately & haven’t felt inspired enough or had the energy to make a song in a while and this really motivated & inspired me to keep grinding so thank you for helping me & for continuing to inspire me in many other ways.
you are truly making a difference in the world & in so many people’s lives more than you could even know. Definitely a legend in mine & so many other people’s books. I hope you’re feeling a bit better since recording this, much love!
thanks for being in your vulnerable space. it was really inspiring tbh
Really appreciate your authenticity. It’s rare now a days but when it shows up it is definitely a positive experience!
this video came at the perfect time for me, thank you for sharing your experience and being so vulnerable! we need more like this in our industry
Was super happy to see this in my inbox today :) I've been feeling super lonely and depressed recently, to the point where I find it difficult TO socialise and work on the things I like and that can feel so isolating no matter how much you tell yourself other people also sometimes feel the same way. It was super insightful to see this and hear what you had to say, and I also think it's really important to share. You're super inspirational and an incredibly hard worker Austin, can't wait to see what comes out of 2025!
Been there done that, but I feel like the best music is made when your mental health is screwed. At least that's how it is for me! Thank you for still making content for us! ❤🔥
This was incredibly inspiring and relatable. Thank you Austin
sounds like the chord progression is: IV maj7, III dominant 7, vi, I maj7 thanks for sharing this video it means a lot.
Never feel you are not alone in this. We all are with you. I am struggling too but you have my full support and hugs.
❤❤❤
Yeah bro. I feel ya… I seem to have episodes of motivation that come and go. Austin, I’d love to see a video from you talking about maybe your routine, and how you structure your day and mindset to stay disciplined with work and TH-cam commitments. I think that insight could be really valuable to a lot of us.
Thanks!
Honestly, I love this kind of content. This is the real stuff that producers struggle with.
Take care buddy
Austin, thank you for your honesty, transparency, and for staying true to yourself and your audience. These past few weeks have been energetically heavy for many, especially for artists deeply connected to their music and sensitivity. Maybe you’re beginning to shift-many souls are struggling with these feelings and their awakening. Keep embracing your journey with confidence and trust in your heart. Wishing you strength and clarity through it all. Always grateful for your invaluable content.
Sometimes bleeding is needed to realise our blessings. Go Austin! 5 years following ya
Like so many people before in this comments. You are not alone man - but we will all find a way out - sooner or later. Most important: YOU ARE ENOUGH Austin
Blessings from Germany🙏🏻
like the way you do things.. you should have seen me when my head went burnout.. keek calm and keep making pop music... love u bro
Bravo my man! As you said all of us creatives can suffer from the darkness - but that is also our source of genius. One thing I’ve found is that sometimes the energy to pickup and hit my studio and create is just not there. Say what you will about AI but on those days where I just lie in bed I F around with lyrics and song styles in Suno and it’s a totally low energy way to still feel inspired and maybe get some new ideas. Like I’ve got a friend in the room. The best when you get that chill from a new line that sometimes help me break through the darkness. Keep fighting and appreciate your openness on this topic. Much love
Brother respect for keeping it all the way real. Hope you’re back to 100 asap. Would love to see more videos like this where you just put an hour on the clock, cook up and talk a couple topics. It’s a cool concept.
This is really cool to hear you talk about and I really like the demonstrations as well
Good stuff 👏
Nice video man 👌 , there's always something new to learn from these