“It has a blade that’s been tampered by the blood of the Gods/And a tiny little sticker of a dog” is such an amazing and hilarious line. CVG is the best.
I discovered Chad when I was 15 , now I am nearly 30 and his music still resonates. I named my daughter Lila after his beautiful work on Shrink Dust. Beautiful to see how far his music career has come and how minor the music has changed.
similar to me! got infiniheart when i was 13; 27 now, and i still often find myself singing his songs walking down the street unintentionally, because so many are just always with me and in my head
The video for hot red drops was preloaded on a zune I got in 7th grade, almost 15 years ago. I haven't stopped listening to him since and he's still one of my top five favorite artists.
Same here, same here. Must've discovered him around 12-13 as well, 26 now. He's been really inspirational. Was the first time I encountered an artist who seemed to enjoy similar things to me.
"It has a blade that was tempered by the blood of the gods and a tiny little sticker of a dog." The dog sticker is probably what gives it magical powers.
Jayzus Chad, this is gorgeous. Sorry for your loss, happy you had such a great dad. I live in Japan, this reminded me of the time on a flight from the US an American had a super long samurai sword in his sports bag and the Japanese airport police had to politely ask him to check it in.
He added multiple references to different older animations of his. There was also a contest to find all of them. Thanks for pointing that priest out =)
so, im a big fan and watched him in Brighton,UK (the hope? been called many things -near the clocktower) before i moved to Australia and asked him outright about Oz touring opportunities. he was a legend but hinted its less feasible, given family etc. that was probs 10 years ago tho so hope he comes to Melbourne.
I picked up this album and listened to this song a few times while imagining how cool of a video could exist for it. This is so much more amazing! So thankful this exists!! I cherish it.
Just wonderful. Brilliant song, intriguing and funny lyrics, and superb animation. And the skies and backgrounds are perfect too. Your dad would have been deeply impressed and profoundly proud.
love it! I assume this is all part of the same world that "peace on the rise" takes place in. Very interesting to see someone release their own made up world and story mainly through the art of music. And the animations of course are just gorgeous!! An amazing source of inspiration for me since i'm doing something similar myself! (haven't released anything yet).
The song was one of my top songs in my Spotify wrapped and they listed it is the 'opening credits scene' soundtrack Words can't describe the feeling of the words and art wrapping around me making me so happy and in love with this work
Chads illustrations always reminded of "Super Jail" on Adult Swim (10 years ago) His music always gave me adult swim vibes as well with his crazy lyrics I never watched Rick & Morty but I recall hearing when he did work on it and it blew my mind!!
Has anybody seen a samurai sword? I think I left it leaning up beside the outhouse door When I came back later, it was missing of course Has anybody seen a samurai sword? It has a stingray handle that's a little bit torn Maybe you could've mistaken it for one of yours Well I really need it back to fight my way to the end Plus it's only on loan from a friend Folded over a million times By the lonely blacksmith that lives in the skies It's simply irreplaceable And it's totally indestructible But it's also on loan from a friend Has anybody seen a samurai sword? It may have fallen off my belt onto the forest floor And I'm hoping maybe someone here has possibly seen it And I'll get back to where I was at before Has anybody seen a samurai sword? I think I left it leaning up beside the outhouse door It has a blade that's been tampered by the blood of the gods And a tiny little sticker of a dog Folded over a million times By the lonely blacksmith that lives in the skies It's simply irreplaceable And it's totally indestructible But it's also on loan from a friend
I think it's pretty "Chad" to play all the instruments, make the artwork, animate the music videos and produce your own albums, plus not caring about trends and making exactly the music you yourself want to make.
Thank you so much for making such wonderful art! I have been a fan since 2009 and I love how you've always stayed true to your artistic path. This song and video are new favorites for sure! Your animation style is what got me hooked so many years ago! Hope this finds you well
![Chad VanGaalen - Starlight [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/79mPq0l4ut8/mqdefault.jpg)
“It has a blade that’s been tampered by the blood of the Gods/And a tiny little sticker of a dog” is such an amazing and hilarious line. CVG is the best.
I love how he crafted an indistructable sword and traded it for a skateboard. I hope he makes some friends at the skatepark.
Anyone who is willing to trade an indistructable sword for some new friends at the skatepark is okay in my books!
Chad Vangaalen has to be one of the best unknown artists of our time
I know about him
me too
I don't, he's new to me. Any recommendations?
@@none5020 Willow Tree, Monster, and Mind Hijacker’s Curse, are some of my favorite songs of his
He is definitely the best. And if not, a lightning can kill me now.
This is a great tribute to your father.
I discovered Chad when I was 15 , now I am nearly 30 and his music still resonates.
I named my daughter Lila after his beautiful work on Shrink Dust.
Beautiful to see how far his music career has come and how minor the music has changed.
similar to me! got infiniheart when i was 13; 27 now, and i still often find myself singing his songs walking down the street unintentionally, because so many are just always with me and in my head
@@oceanbearmountain yes! the power of VanGaalen!
The video for hot red drops was preloaded on a zune I got in 7th grade, almost 15 years ago. I haven't stopped listening to him since and he's still one of my top five favorite artists.
@@jamesgoodall5553 Damn! What a preload! Nice taste in music.
Same here, same here. Must've discovered him around 12-13 as well, 26 now. He's been really inspirational. Was the first time I encountered an artist who seemed to enjoy similar things to me.
everything about this indicates how much this guy's matured as an artist, both musically and visually.
Fucking fire.
one of best hands down
it's weird to see such talent go unnoticed
Love you Chad!
"It has a blade that was tempered by the blood of the gods and a tiny little sticker of a dog."
The dog sticker is probably what gives it magical powers.
I love you, Chad.
Jayzus Chad, this is gorgeous. Sorry for your loss, happy you had such a great dad. I live in Japan, this reminded me of the time on a flight from the US an American had a super long samurai sword in his sports bag and the Japanese airport police had to politely ask him to check it in.
Lyrically and tonally, this is just a perfect song.
chad vangaalen is so good
1:56 Have anybody else noticed the priest from "Molten Light" video? What a great reference)
У него своя вселенная, возможно в ней и происходит действие.
He added multiple references to different older animations of his. There was also a contest to find all of them. Thanks for pointing that priest out =)
I think one of the guys for Peace on the Rise is the one who points out the sword at the end too! Maybe, or I could be misremembering.
Just saw this on adult swim& I’m in love
Edit: keep coming back because it’s been stuck in my head for days now
I feel a strong Kurosawa presence in the black and white forest intro scene.
I'm hoping the Thrift Drifters becomes a new series/an album where every song is about random items in Moony's Thrift
Another Banger from CVG..🦎🦎🦎
Amazing! I want to see more of the Thrift Drifters world. Love this man's work, can't wait to see him revisit Australia.
so, im a big fan and watched him in Brighton,UK (the hope? been called many things -near the clocktower) before i moved to Australia and asked him outright about Oz touring opportunities. he was a legend but hinted its less feasible, given family etc. that was probs 10 years ago tho so hope he comes to Melbourne.
1:58 glad to see the priest from Molten Light is doing alright for himself.
Never knew I needed Moonie’s Thrift in my life so much
Jerga-wearing supernatural swordsmith got his Jeff Grosso stick. RIP DJV and JG. Thank you, Chad, hearts go out to you!
Shine on you crazy diamond. And thank you for more of what you make. And condolences.
This is exquisitely trippy.
Chad is my favorite artist of all time.
Best artist ever
I picked up this album and listened to this song a few times while imagining how cool of a video could exist for it. This is so much more amazing! So thankful this exists!! I cherish it.
Masterpiece!
This is absolutely fantastic. This has to take off, it's incredible.
just the best
Only you and Felix Colgrave can save the planet. Thank you!
And Drue Langlois
And as crazy as his stuff is, MeatCanyon.
Your art and music is impossible to describe in words. It bypasses the brain and goes straight to the heart.
Just wonderful. Brilliant song, intriguing and funny lyrics, and superb animation. And the skies and backgrounds are perfect too. Your dad would have been deeply impressed and profoundly proud.
Love your work, Chad, it is amazing!
this song is keeping me up at night now at this point... cant get it out of my head...
Omg it's amazing...
I think it's my favorite Chad's animation!
Rest in peace mr.John.
Shout out to Chad Vangaalen for year after year being an awe-inspiring g. Big ups and thank you for helping a lot of people have brighter days.
I'm obsessed with this video and this song. It's so good!
Beautiful.
Every new piece of music and art from Chad VanGaalen is a gift.
friend
I discovered this back then because of skate 3, he’s really unique I love this video and song so much
cant stop listening to this
I can't stop watching this!
Another beautiful addition to your catalog. Thank you for everything you give us, and my deepest condolences.
this is absolutely amazing!
OMFG! So good to hear from you.
This is bliss. Chad has too much talent and should really spread it around the rest of us mere mortals.
Sounds so goooood! Rest in peace, Mr. John.
i love this
beautiful tribute.
Found chad around the same time I started to get into drawing like 10 years ago, my style will forever be somewhat of a chad copycat and I love it
obsessed w the stoner vibes at moonie's, oh to be working in a magical thrift store w some buds
Some of my favorite art
A masterpiece of music and animation.
Love this! Been a Chad Van Stan for a few minutes now, a poignant and hopeful perspective, nostalgic for an unknown future. Thank you good sir.
WOW very nice animation 👍
Just finished listening to the whole album and I got to say it was fucking beautiful 🔥🎶
Amazing work! Condolences.
There's so many small beautiful, quirky, and unique details; in both the song and the animation. What a wonderful mind.
Yesssss. Thank you Chad! The world desperately needed more of your outstanding art. Cant wait for the new record!!!!
so sick man
Absolutely love this! Amazing.
3:16 This is man from "Peace on the Rise"!!!!
There's also the preacher from "molten light".
1:59
0:23 there is a small picture with crystal man from "Tarboz"
1:36 the sandwich from "Host Body".
love it! I assume this is all part of the same world that "peace on the rise" takes place in. Very interesting to see someone release their own made up world and story mainly through the art of music. And the animations of course are just gorgeous!! An amazing source of inspiration for me since i'm doing something similar myself! (haven't released anything yet).
The song was one of my top songs in my Spotify wrapped and they listed it is the 'opening credits scene' soundtrack Words can't describe the feeling of the words and art wrapping around me making me so happy and in love with this work
thanks Mr you’re the best💙
Chad ftw
Chads illustrations always reminded of "Super Jail" on Adult Swim (10 years ago)
His music always gave me adult swim vibes as well with his crazy lyrics
I never watched Rick & Morty but I recall hearing when he did work on it and it blew my mind!!
Pepe an Easter Egg? Love the track.
Beautiful
Hell yeh😎😎😎😎
award winning
Much Love!!!!
this creeps me out in a good way
So gooood!!! Blessed again by this man
Next level of a story telling. I also like how you incorporated characters from other videos.
favorite part "and a tiny little sticker of a dog"
"I say I love you as often as I can and sometimes they're grenades blowing up pieces or parts of depression." ,dan'
I love the world building
I’m glad that adult swim recommended this to me
Has anybody seen a samurai sword?
I think I left it leaning up beside the outhouse door
When I came back later, it was missing of course
Has anybody seen a samurai sword?
It has a stingray handle that's a little bit torn
Maybe you could've mistaken it for one of yours
Well I really need it back to fight my way to the end
Plus it's only on loan from a friend
Folded over a million times
By the lonely blacksmith that lives in the skies
It's simply irreplaceable
And it's totally indestructible
But it's also on loan from a friend
Has anybody seen a samurai sword?
It may have fallen off my belt onto the forest floor
And I'm hoping maybe someone here has possibly seen it
And I'll get back to where I was at before
Has anybody seen a samurai sword?
I think I left it leaning up beside the outhouse door
It has a blade that's been tampered by the blood of the gods
And a tiny little sticker of a dog
Folded over a million times
By the lonely blacksmith that lives in the skies
It's simply irreplaceable
And it's totally indestructible
But it's also on loan from a friend
oh bruh epic
Thanks for making such good music, it's really nice to have something to listen to while being confined.
awesome!
Just brilliant. Subbed.
this video was with the free movies and shows on an airplane that i went on. why??? idk but i love it
nice dude
I love this!
Chad VanGaalen really bucked every expectation that comes with having the name "Chad"
Hey now. it’s not our fault our parents thought this name was a good idea
I think it's pretty "Chad" to play all the instruments, make the artwork, animate the music videos and produce your own albums, plus not caring about trends and making exactly the music you yourself want to make.
Thank you so much for making such wonderful art! I have been a fan since 2009 and I love how you've always stayed true to your artistic path. This song and video are new favorites for sure! Your animation style is what got me hooked so many years ago!
Hope this finds you well
Not sure if that is the priest from Molten Light at 1:50 but I'm pretty sure that's one of the explorers from Peace on the Rise at 3:14
aw, is amazin as always fam
I love this!!!
This is excellent and it seems crazy that this isn't not more popular. TH-cam will take care of that soon enough 😎
1:57 The Priest!
SO EXCITED!
10 more hours to go!!! 👏🏻 Can’t wait!! Dude is an absolute genius!
"I went through hell to look through the constantly smoldering brimstone just to wave at a buddy of mine who I considered a brother." ,dan'
Thank you for this. Really made my day.