The decline of Hong Kong's iconic neon glow

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  • @Vox
    @Vox  6 ปีที่แล้ว +351

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    • @kyleeaton2717
      @kyleeaton2717 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm quite sure I like the neon better, it gives off a more mystical theme.

    • @ajj6162
      @ajj6162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fiber optic is the future....
      LED was big in the early 2000's.
      18 years ago!!!

    • @LetoDK
      @LetoDK 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look up audio compression and limiting, because the volume fluctuates a lot in this video :-)

    • @SheridanPGP
      @SheridanPGP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      whats the name of the song in this video?

    • @1mfilms
      @1mfilms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Much props to Master Wu.
      It's so difficult for me to even write Chinese characters (Kanji), I can't imagine shaping a freaking neon bulb into one!

  • @akirajoestar641
    @akirajoestar641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4711

    The "aesthetic" of the neon lights is really gorgeous

    • @user-zq9mv6bl4o
      @user-zq9mv6bl4o 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      But can get super annoying if you live by a street full of neon...

    • @jesse3220
      @jesse3220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it really is

    • @2PJRR
      @2PJRR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 replies

    • @radughita1992
      @radughita1992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Why is aesthetic in quotation marks?

    • @Sofia-nc1tu
      @Sofia-nc1tu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Aesthetic _is_ the correct word, dear

  • @manjus9219
    @manjus9219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3054

    Each video is unique.. no part is used in another.. soo original, each & every time..

    • @JoshWitte
      @JoshWitte 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Maybe they could do a better job with the audio balance. Music is way too loud, and his voice too quiet.

    • @accelrailgun5065
      @accelrailgun5065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      there will always be room to improve

    • @mshbeatbox
      @mshbeatbox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well...this video didnt include word even once borders.This should be called hong kong not borders

    • @agentbananauk
      @agentbananauk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well it is only 5 mins and from about company with a decent budget

    • @Wrutschgeluck
      @Wrutschgeluck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its called content

  • @thisistotallyfine
    @thisistotallyfine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1611

    Vox editing is seriously on point!

    • @BobbinMcferry
      @BobbinMcferry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It's actually quite poor when you consider the sound is often a bad match to the visuals and while I can barely hear the guy speak, the old lady downstairs shits herself when the music starts. 6/10

    • @ktk1001
      @ktk1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I have a Java chip cookie frapachino

    • @asit6947
      @asit6947 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Idk the sound in this video was dope asff

    • @1ucasvb
      @1ucasvb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      These transitions were goddamn amazing.

    • @zachthornton8337
      @zachthornton8337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Considered it and still think you're wrong. I think the sound and visuals are great match.

  • @andrewglinski4722
    @andrewglinski4722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3463

    So neon lights Argon?

    • @diogenes5065
      @diogenes5065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Andrew Glinski Lol what are you doing here.

    • @pattran4057
      @pattran4057 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      UNDERRATED COMMENT

    • @fanenthusiast3802
      @fanenthusiast3802 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andrew Glinski lol

    • @tudipogi0621
      @tudipogi0621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Get out!

    • @verydepressedmuffin9590
      @verydepressedmuffin9590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sir, I’m not telling you to get out, instead I’m telling you that you should go somewhere with Open Mic Nights

  • @militantpacifist4087
    @militantpacifist4087 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4687

    Once LED takes over, all neon lights argon.

    • @kuuna.
      @kuuna. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      And how do I tie a noose again?

    • @auhng
      @auhng 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      Weenie Hut Jr.
      I got some noose for you. Suicide is bad noose.

    • @sammy094sbiggestfan2
      @sammy094sbiggestfan2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Kuuna,
      You make a loop and the snake goes down
      But changes it's mind and turns around
      And climbs back up to the top again
      This is where the fun begins
      You take the snake and spiral down
      And at the bottom
      What has he found?
      The snake goes into the rabbit's hole
      Then you give the top a pull
      Never consider self abuse
      This is how you tie a noose

    • @caramelllllllll
      @caramelllllllll 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sammy094sbiggestfan2 haha I see you watch rusty?

    • @kickliquid
      @kickliquid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Dad is that you?

  • @nicholasdelavin3897
    @nicholasdelavin3897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    This is a super interesting series. Vox in general brings topics that are so niche and specific, that you normally wouldn't learn anywhere, or actively even want to know, and makes them fascinating and interesting, thank you

    • @jayparks6266
      @jayparks6266 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A House on the DMZ couldn’t agree more

    • @tenzinsmith
      @tenzinsmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk all their topics are things that sound interesting to me anyway. Still well done videos though.

  • @undergroundcharisma
    @undergroundcharisma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1116

    Intro song: Nikitch - Deku Trees

    • @richardthorpe6096
      @richardthorpe6096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      THANK YOU!! I was looking for this everywhere! Made my day!

    • @vagabond_memior
      @vagabond_memior 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Not all heroes wear capes 🙏🙏🙏

    • @SoloWilliams
      @SoloWilliams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Outro song tho ??

    • @undergroundcharisma
      @undergroundcharisma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @SoloWilliams Outro song: Tom Hillock & Nicolas Boscovic - Golden Halo

    • @SebastianChoo
      @SebastianChoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      www.apmmusic.com/albums/MAG-6020/CEZ_MAG_6020_00401 #4 sounds the same too.

  • @DannyK1992
    @DannyK1992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2257

    Hong Kong - the city that inspired Cyberpunk

    • @xerxesbcd8165
      @xerxesbcd8165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @Xiao Xiao wǔmáo

    • @Cody-ru1cz
      @Cody-ru1cz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Xiao Xiao lol nah

    • @MrMannyhw
      @MrMannyhw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @Xiao Xiao let's not bring politic into this and ruin this. cyberpunk, ghost in the shell, cowboy bepop and other anime are all based on Hong Kong as the back drop.
      Neon lights are so cool.

    • @TheLaXandro
      @TheLaXandro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And is now becoming cyberpunk itself.

    • @lockay101
      @lockay101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Tokyo?

  • @MynameisJoey
    @MynameisJoey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1089

    I thought he was gonna make a Vox neon sign for the outro

  • @CKTDanny
    @CKTDanny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    I love the aesthetic of neon lights, I hope they never go away.

    • @darealpnutafnf1160
      @darealpnutafnf1160 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They removed all of These HK Looks nothing Special anymore

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    When I visited HK back in the 90's, I remember the neon signs along Nathan Road were not allowed to flash, as it was near the old airport and they didn't want them to confuse pilots!

    • @ufoash1066
      @ufoash1066 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Fair reason tbf hahahahaha

  • @sharsasuke01
    @sharsasuke01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3280

    Vox might have some questionable views on certain topics but I know one thing for sure, and its that their production is top quality.

    • @lip4973
      @lip4973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +261

      Duke Agree, some subjects seems a bit to much "bias" but they never fail to deliver informative content

    • @GAMEOVER-yy6zj
      @GAMEOVER-yy6zj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      fact= propaganda?

    • @lip4973
      @lip4973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Honest Lad no not at all. I dont think there is any flaws in the fact. Just the way some reporters portray it.

    • @fingmoron
      @fingmoron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Honest Lad their biased reporting on topics such as the security of borders etc.

    • @charlesbliss4860
      @charlesbliss4860 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      f all news is biased bc you need to take an angle on the issue.

  • @clairetomtravel4328
    @clairetomtravel4328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +831

    This channel is so great and I love this Hong Kong series. The border one in particular was great

    • @gabbar51ngh
      @gabbar51ngh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Claire & Tom Travel it's also biased and shows propaganda so don't believe everything blindly

    • @clairetomtravel4328
      @clairetomtravel4328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Really? What kind of propaganda?

    • @Josh-bf6sk
      @Josh-bf6sk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Claire & Tom Travel They used al jazeera as a source once or twice so maybe he means that...

    • @kylesteinhauser2535
      @kylesteinhauser2535 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Josh xD al jazzera is a reputable source

    • @gabbar51ngh
      @gabbar51ngh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Claire & Tom Travel
      I like vox videos but I have to double check when it's related to world politics.
      it's usually propaganda or they have very weak knowledge of the subject.
      Look into their videos of trade war or terrorism.

  • @yoroko3488
    @yoroko3488 6 ปีที่แล้ว +877

    I believe there is a translation error at 4:09. Instead of saying that it takes half a year for a neon light sign to be produced, Mr. Wu is saying that it takes half a year for a neophyte to learn how to make neon light signs in general.

    • @MeliaMimi
      @MeliaMimi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      That is what it says:
      “It takes at least half a year before you can make a neon sign”

    • @defeater5497
      @defeater5497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I understood it, but it can easily be misinterpreted

    • @cwjakesteel
      @cwjakesteel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yea I also misinterpreted. I was like "6 months?!" But that just doesn't make any sense. 6 months sounds like the time it would take to make the glass from hand, and THEN bend the tube into a neon sign.

    • @AdamLuiTube
      @AdamLuiTube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes it was a poor translation i too misinterpreted, that was the only part of the video I rewinded to listen to his Cantonese instead of reading

    • @robobop3721
      @robobop3721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The translation is not wrong.... your understanding is wrong

  • @kennethfallon7737
    @kennethfallon7737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    Damn, this editing is so good

    • @LuisManuelLealDias
      @LuisManuelLealDias 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it hides the lack of actual content really well, doesn't it.

    • @fardimnazir666
      @fardimnazir666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Luis Dias Yep. I thought they were going to educate us ,about Hong Kong's economy and history in 5 mins. Yeah

    • @esosa7725
      @esosa7725 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Luis Dias How? You got exactly what you came here for. What more did you expect? The history of electricity?

    • @user-xb5bz4fu9o
      @user-xb5bz4fu9o 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luis Dias What more did you want from this video?

  • @edmsquad
    @edmsquad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +470

    Hong Kong is a gorgeous city and *Vox* just accentuated it all 😍

    • @MrBlueSkyMrNight
      @MrBlueSkyMrNight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vox is saying that the city is losing its neon beauty - your clueless.

    • @MrBlueSkyMrNight
      @MrBlueSkyMrNight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *You're - correct. Lol.*

    • @edmsquad
      @edmsquad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don’t be salty boi LEDs are still fire neon will become a super art

    • @MrBlueSkyMrNight
      @MrBlueSkyMrNight 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically, the suits are pushing flat LED signs and are killing off the vintage art of handcrafted beautiful neon. That doesn't sound good and looks worse. It's corruption

    • @adrianatgaming8640
      @adrianatgaming8640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @shinukism shnuck you'll go there the day 5 hour flights to hong kong becomes available.

  • @loveparkes
    @loveparkes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Such brilliant content!
    Vox is everything great about TH-cam.

    • @michaelskoomamacher5652
      @michaelskoomamacher5652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah let's forget their bias toward liberalism, it's great

    • @gulla04
      @gulla04 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ONLY when they don't throw their obvious leftist bias all over their videos.

    • @zachthornton8337
      @zachthornton8337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a liberal publication. It's openly liberal so probably not the channel for you if you vehemently disagree.

    • @gulla04
      @gulla04 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Touche. Great point.

  • @andrewtaylor6985
    @andrewtaylor6985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    I sympathise. I'm still mourning the loss of candle light signs. Lost art.

    • @andrewtaylor6985
      @andrewtaylor6985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You're not sure, huh? That should worry you. It does me.

    • @nusquamesse1248
      @nusquamesse1248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would like to know too. Are you from an Amish town that farms "potatoe"?

    • @andrewtaylor6985
      @andrewtaylor6985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      No, I'm not Amish. We don't even have them here. We also don't have this thing called a potatoe. We do some farming though, vegetables and fruits. I've got kewkumbers, skwash, grene pees, peechs, and apuls.

    • @nusquamesse1248
      @nusquamesse1248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's great! They sound delishuss!

    • @perpetuated
      @perpetuated 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You two are such kind and respectful individuals. God bless and Namaste. but not JonB. shut up and learn to spell.
      RIP candle light

  • @alexngau1705
    @alexngau1705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    As a hongkonger, I am really happy to see that someone made a video to introduce Hong Kong cultural. Grateful for what you did thank you!

    • @scottmaxwell1927
      @scottmaxwell1927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s such a shame that China is destroying your city and erasing its unique culture too. I regret not seeing Hong Kong before the 1997 takeover. I know so many businesses that could see the writing in the wall and packed up shop before China came to town.
      Best of luck with umbrellas and candles. Hopefully they shine bright enough for some other country to see and help.

    • @Mathis677
      @Mathis677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottmaxwell1927 idk if there's hope

  • @LashanR
    @LashanR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Love neon lights. There's something about them which screams "city" to me

    • @shaylarson3426
      @shaylarson3426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I know exactly what you mean. I love the vibes of it.

    • @danielleschiazza6172
      @danielleschiazza6172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Me too! And they remind me so much of the 80s for some reason.

    • @RaevFairwiz
      @RaevFairwiz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I always picture Hongkong streets to be filled with neon lights! (Maybe bcuz of movies & all) I'm a little disappointed but yean neon lights were quite the iconic look for Hongkong streets

    • @MECH_BOSS2000
      @MECH_BOSS2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its just because the energy of these colors that give you electrical vibes etc

    • @RetroHalon
      @RetroHalon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's because that soft gradient it gives. It's not sharp like led.

  • @Skillseboy1
    @Skillseboy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I freaking love these Hong Kong / Border episodes. Amazing cinematography and great education! Thanks Vox

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      what part of Tyskland are you from .

    • @Skillseboy1
      @Skillseboy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What makes you think I'm from Germany?

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      with a name like Nagel .

    • @Skillseboy1
      @Skillseboy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fair enough, but I'm from the Netherlands. But if I'm right my family originates from Switzerland.

  • @daniels7861
    @daniels7861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +916

    Hong Kong is a beautiful place

    • @adriandai3734
      @adriandai3734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      more importantly, they sell bubble tea here :P

    • @NightcorEDM
      @NightcorEDM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only 4 likes... ahahahahahaha

    • @user-zq9mv6bl4o
      @user-zq9mv6bl4o 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Secret Real Santa its my second favorite city, seoul Korea is my first

    • @li_tsz_fung
      @li_tsz_fung 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mr papaya You must be Jake Paul's friend

    • @Artificial777
      @Artificial777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      mr papaya 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @drewt2790
    @drewt2790 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    There's nothing more amazing than a really beautiful neon sign.

  • @Alex0992
    @Alex0992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    vox in 10 years "The re-rise of Hong knogs iconic neon glow."

  • @rayemartin1641
    @rayemartin1641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This series is so dear to my heart. I was 9 years old when my family started to travel abroad and Hong Kong was the first country we’ve ever been to. I returned 9 years later, and I saw the difference. The city was more stream-lined and much more ready for the modern world whereas 2006 Hong Kong was very cultural and pulled so much inspiration from the orient. I’ve been to Europe, the Middle East and all around South East Asia. Hong Kong is still the most special to me.

  • @monkeydvader4344
    @monkeydvader4344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Omg. Old Hong Kong with the neon lights is so much better looking. 😍

    • @DSDSDS1235
      @DSDSDS1235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      better looking, eyerape to live with :v

    • @adriandai3734
      @adriandai3734 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      not rlly they're just in a few cities

    • @adriandai3734
      @adriandai3734 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***districts like central

  • @Austinatan
    @Austinatan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    *ÆSTHETICS*

    • @Wiivol
      @Wiivol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Austin Nathan a e s t h e t i c*

    • @punkofthedeath
      @punkofthedeath 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No One AESTHETICS*

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Austin Natan you from Orange mound?

    • @immoronicisdead
      @immoronicisdead 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      VAPORWAVE

    • @Nugcon
      @Nugcon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👌

  • @mimikyu028
    @mimikyu028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Hong Kong is mostly buildings and lame yellow traffic lights nowadays , there isn’t much streets with neon lights left :/

    • @neraa.2165
      @neraa.2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      its really sad because the neon lights of Hong Kong inspired so many different aesthetics and cyberpunk ideologies [also night city from cyberpunk 2077] and now its just like any plain old city ):

    • @ApplePotato
      @ApplePotato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Having grew up in the city, neon signs are very nostalgic. But there are a few problems with them. For people living above shops with multi story neon signs, it is a nuisance at night. During storms and typhoons, signs had fallen onto the roadway. In early 2000s the government also pushed to limit the amount of exterior lighting on buildings in order to conserve power.

    • @mimikyu028
      @mimikyu028 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ApplePotato that’s true , light pollution is a serious problem in Hong Jong

  • @mechajay3358
    @mechajay3358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    _NEON_ is the Past, _LED_ is the Future, But it's okay to appreciate the Past

    • @drdewott9154
      @drdewott9154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Say that to Copenhagen, that place is pretty much going through a neon renaissance right now, even if not on nearly as huge a scale as what Hong Kong used to be.

    • @mijnbook
      @mijnbook 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Neon is coming back and is trending now in Europe, America...simply because LED is mass made and looks cheaper compared to the neon artistry.

    • @basicperson8011
      @basicperson8011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Chuck Chuckson examples?

    • @hi_ssunny
      @hi_ssunny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why do we even have it when the “Furture” isn’t better than the past

    • @natestone5799
      @natestone5799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and then steve aoki be like neon future

  • @akihitoserection3621
    @akihitoserection3621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Damn I been declining too

    • @ilonnolan9259
      @ilonnolan9259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      My mental heath is declining

    • @sudevsen
      @sudevsen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We'll preserve you, fam

    • @soyoltoi
      @soyoltoi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you drink water, is it cannibalism?

  • @SunnySunflowers510
    @SunnySunflowers510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    dam it another thing I start appreciating once it starts disappearing. I grew up in Hong Kong but moved away 18 years ago. No wonder when i walk around HK i cant find those street w overcrowded neon lights as pictures i have seen. Thanks VOX

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      overcrowded, precisely the reason why i could no longer enjoy HK.

    • @lsd310
      @lsd310 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      well if u go to sone old streets in kowloon there are still some, but most are changing.

    • @edvinsalguero621
      @edvinsalguero621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there a reason why Japan hasn’t taken down their neon lights, not saying they should. Japan is also a stunning neon drench place that I hope in the future they don’t stop their neon lights for the reasons why Hong Kong has been removing them. Back to the question though, how come Japan has not taken away their neon lights like Hong Kong?

  • @lehanjones242
    @lehanjones242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    God damn - that music is perfect

    • @ButterCrunchTV
      @ButterCrunchTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I need to find the music, but never can :(

    • @ivangadberry3736
      @ivangadberry3736 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know the name of the song at the beginning

    • @bendanilov9746
      @bendanilov9746 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ivan Gadberry www.apmmusic.com/albums/MAG-6020/CEZ_MAG_6020_00401

    • @ahmedhany3651
      @ahmedhany3651 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nikolai Gagarin
      what about the one at 3:06 ?

  • @ahmedhany3651
    @ahmedhany3651 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    3:06 that *music* tho

    • @MultiAddiebaddie
      @MultiAddiebaddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Running - Nicolas Boscovic & Tom Hillock

    • @ShiftRGaming
      @ShiftRGaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Darude Sandstorm

    • @keymash
      @keymash 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ShiftRGamingthanks

  • @nik_evdokimov
    @nik_evdokimov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This series should be on TV for sure!
    Thanks for the great work, Johnny

  • @5518sw
    @5518sw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1154

    VOX > Vice

    • @mob4591
      @mob4591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      lol this is coming from a 'journalist channel' that literally made a video stating that film was racist...

    • @Udontkno7
      @Udontkno7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Mo B Seemingly you actually didn't bother to actually watch that video, or you just didn't get it.

    • @_Tovar_
      @_Tovar_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      huh? Well I saw it and it claims that because technology isnt advanced enough it is racist. It doesn't say it but a little thinking can tell you so. So because a certain color doesnt come out in a certain way it was built for white people? I even think that cameras from that time faced problems from even lighter aspects of the environments. Since this was possibly the first time people started using cameras with color technology it isnt advanced enough to get you a full hd quality picture like the ones we have today.

    • @xavierrenegade846
      @xavierrenegade846 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope

    • @blixology
      @blixology 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      CAN WE COPYSTRIKE VICE

  • @charlotte8366
    @charlotte8366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    my grades are declining like hong kong’s neon lights

    • @MrKittke
      @MrKittke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      my grades are the future of Hong Kongs neon lights aka dark depression

    • @FeyTheBin
      @FeyTheBin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why are you two relatable? Fml

    • @himlaz_2398
      @himlaz_2398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Char Raffaelli why are people showing off the fact that they are stupid now?

    • @IvanSN
      @IvanSN 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Char Raffaelli
      Slowly, but there's hope?

    • @richthick
      @richthick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CamberSyndrome Doesn't mean you're stupid. It's called laziness.

  • @abhiinair
    @abhiinair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    *EDITING on POINT, VOX!!!!!* 😎😎😎
    Music was great! The transitions were great. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of focus on the face when you were talking to the camera. 🙁

    • @zalgothedestroyer9432
      @zalgothedestroyer9432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I have to say, vox is doing an amazing job on this series.

    • @erikwithak6555
      @erikwithak6555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The entire video was cinematically beautiful, except the unintended off focus face shots

    • @johnnyharris
      @johnnyharris 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Yeah sorry about that! super annoying. I wish I had paid closer attention during filming. The Sony a7sii is a great camera but isn't the best with auto focus which is why im hoping to upgrade to the A73. Anyway, thanks for watching!

    • @erikwithak6555
      @erikwithak6555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Johnny Harris (Vox) That’s not a problem especially considering how professional these shots are 👍

    • @jocknerd1
      @jocknerd1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plagiarized Casey Neistat...

  • @a_lex235
    @a_lex235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, the intro's production value up until 1:25 is through the roof! Nice job!

  • @stephenwallbank615
    @stephenwallbank615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Are you really trying to sadden us with the fact that Ho g Kong is trying to protect the planet a little more and is trying to reduce the chance of one falling into the crowded streets? It is a change for the better, and since neon lighting will never completely die out, there is no need to get nostalgic.

    • @darthutah6649
      @darthutah6649 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jhonbonachon that video is unavailable

    • @over00lordunknown12
      @over00lordunknown12 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jhonbonachon Your link is busted. :/

    • @rachelmcadamslover
      @rachelmcadamslover 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      it's not sadness that i feel, it's more of a nostalgia.
      they themselves point out in the video why Neon lights are not as good and efficient.
      they are getting you ready to say goodby to Neon

    • @hiimjustin8826
      @hiimjustin8826 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Says you

  • @Rjc2k2
    @Rjc2k2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I think neon lights are more beautiful than LED lights.

  • @Daniel.Anugerah
    @Daniel.Anugerah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Anytime I think Hong Kong I think neon lights and bladerunner. Great to learn about the history of it all. Great video Johnny!

  • @MediaJunkey
    @MediaJunkey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really love this series! It feels nostalgic even though I've never been to Hong Kong.

  • @TheSlashas
    @TheSlashas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The editing in this series, especially this video is incredible! Not even mentioning the quality of the content! I really hope VOX gave this guy a raise!

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1726

    "Japanese comics"
    As a S class weeb, it's pronounced manga.

    • @kirayoshikage7806
      @kirayoshikage7806 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      man i though for a sec i was also a S class but it turns out i was just a C class aced the physicals but flunked the exam!
      tell me someone gets this reference

    • @saikotikvixen2922
      @saikotikvixen2922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Viktor Reznov, ‘I thought it was a bigger S.’

    • @nerdloser9987
      @nerdloser9987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Viktor Reznov ONE PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNCH

    • @Hailo8998
      @Hailo8998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ok genuinely I just watched a video a minute ago and found you commented in it and now you're also here

    • @cracker_playz6456
      @cracker_playz6456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      OH GOD YOURE LITERALLY EVERY WHERE

  • @andrascreams
    @andrascreams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Whoever did the music for this video did an amazing job, it was such a trip.

    • @WarlockOnWagner
      @WarlockOnWagner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Damo Nantha Listen to Nikitch - Deku Trees (Original Mix) by CHATEAU BRUYANT ♜ #np on #SoundCloud
      soundcloud.com/chateau-bruyant/nikitch-deku-trees-original-mix

  • @bamsb90
    @bamsb90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Beautiful cinematography, the editing was really pleasing, and a fascinating subject matter :) Keep up the amazing work!

  • @ste5402
    @ste5402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this. Love the way Johnny creates his videos. The filming, the narrating style, the atmosphere he creates, it's just amazing. Vox Borders is undoubtly my favourite series in the entire channel.
    Keep up the awesome work!

  • @billybachiashvili
    @billybachiashvili 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That intro and the music in it....so satisfying!! I love your work Vox!

  • @Sam-hd7iy
    @Sam-hd7iy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    neon lights look x1000 times better than LED

    • @kennethk3861
      @kennethk3861 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      But is it

    • @neopada9091
      @neopada9091 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a new version of LED strip that look like neon light.
      Thick strip of silicone that won't break.

  • @Resaxt
    @Resaxt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The music is so legit

  • @Justwanthavefun_100
    @Justwanthavefun_100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Neon
    Pros - look good
    Con - Expensive - power consumption is high - high maintenance fees - hard working on it to get shape

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      but even most of the detriments are benefits in a sense.
      The more you put into something, the more important it is to you. Efficiency and convenience are great things... but they cheapen everything they touch. They only bring advantage in that they allow the effort and cost to be moved to something else significant.
      If you sent me an email or a text I'd barely care. If you sent me a physical hand-written letter, I'd carefully read every word, likely more than once.

    • @DirtyPoul
      @DirtyPoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      seigeengine So you're saying that high power consumption is a good thing?

    • @secala5540
      @secala5540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Then develop a way for the neon light's power source to be efficient. I'm no engineer but I'm sure at least someone has thought of this idea.

    • @MLF4468
      @MLF4468 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      seigeengine the planet will be thankful both for the LED lights over Neon and the email instead of a physical letter

    • @canteatpi
      @canteatpi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. I don't get the point of the video, it seems to me a good thing to replace these old neon tubes by newer and better LEDs. There is no point to stay in the past.

  • @JPBallschmider
    @JPBallschmider 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The cinematography is great! After growing up in Hong Kong for 10 years I love watching these videos and learning about the things I saw every day.

  • @guitarbitch8414
    @guitarbitch8414 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The vox videos are so well edited and made omfg

  • @HybridTrapMusic
    @HybridTrapMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    That was very eye-opening 👀

    • @Hugandrob
      @Hugandrob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hybrid Trap enlightening?

  • @StuartHendricks
    @StuartHendricks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Vox with all the cinematics in that opening sequence. Hot damn! 🔥👌🏽

  • @guilhermezyd
    @guilhermezyd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Nice video. That's why I'm subscribed.

  • @johnmatheson8045
    @johnmatheson8045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Much love for Master Wu, keep on crafting!

  • @David_LG092
    @David_LG092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When neon signs are used the right way they can look good, but if there are too many of them, they lose all the beauty and become quite hard to look at

  • @reed133
    @reed133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    RIP Tokyo Drift

    • @leejk3926
      @leejk3926 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but there is still a neon light aesthetic in the Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift film. The same for Ghost in The Shell.

    • @b.luong2
      @b.luong2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ImInfinite MidWest DesertStateInEu OOOOOOOO YOU JUST ROASTED THEM😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @I_am_Jordan_K
      @I_am_Jordan_K 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tokyo has a much different light aesthetic.

  • @kjul.
    @kjul. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Vox Borders never fails to impress

  • @hongyelim9233
    @hongyelim9233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So far the Hong Kong series is my favourite. Make more videos this way :)

  • @seranes_silence
    @seranes_silence 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think I have ever seen an informative video on TH-cam so SATISFYING. The *editing* is FANTASTIC.

  • @davesendit1348
    @davesendit1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve always had a hatred for LED lights ever since they became a thing. Long live neon!

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 6 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    Hong Kong, what a nice and interesting city! Would love to go there someday and see all the sights like the Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong Disneyland, Victoria Peak, ride a Star Ferry, ride a double decker tram, Ocean Park, and the Happy Valley Racecourse.

    • @kennethlao8297
      @kennethlao8297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Avery Lopez-Baines Hong Kong is not as great as you think lol

    • @stellanavin673
      @stellanavin673 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Kenneth Lao yeah for a trip it’s nice but when you start living there it starts to become boring, but the food is always amazing

    • @Brettlifts
      @Brettlifts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      been a handful of times and it seems to slowly get dirtier each time... still amazing seeing the buildings and views at night though

    • @heycrystalwong
      @heycrystalwong 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just took a trip last year, it’s amazing.

    • @julial3758
      @julial3758 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even then, there's some foods in Hong Kong that's not good.. NEVER get Vietnamese food in Hong Kong. Even tho there's Vietnamese speaking people in the restaurant.. it's not authentic..somehow everything is either not authentic or just plain nasty

  • @elreydelvideo
    @elreydelvideo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    *I work with Neon and yeah, they very sensible to work with, and you need a lot of safety before work with one, they look awesome when installed but cost more, not only installation but consumed more energy than LEDs, so yeah I would use LEDs before Neon, now they're making LEDs that look like Neon signs, they're using the same glass that use in Neon but instead of gas in it, they put the LEDs strings in it*

    • @nusquamesse1248
      @nusquamesse1248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Boldly put. Thank you.

    • @neopada9091
      @neopada9091 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are new version of LED strip. Look a lot like neon, they call the, neon flex.

    • @maksuree
      @maksuree 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neon flex is the future. I can only hope it will bring some soul back to city signs.

  • @akhilkathula
    @akhilkathula 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dat editing is lit. AF.

  • @theoriginaljam1264
    @theoriginaljam1264 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Vox has a really good taste of music(Does anyone know the intro and outro song)

  • @Treyonthehunt
    @Treyonthehunt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the editing and music in this. Crazy amazing

  • @titan9259
    @titan9259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I luv vox!
    edit: thnx for 200 likes :D

    • @PaitPait1
      @PaitPait1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and i love you

    • @genericname3435
      @genericname3435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      *love

    • @titan9259
      @titan9259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michi Brain learn memes luv is a slang of love

    • @titan9259
      @titan9259 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      E 8888 wat?

    • @notsoanonymous6820
      @notsoanonymous6820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *makes a well thought out and funny comment, gets 0 likes*
      *says I luv (the youtuber) gets 200 likes*

  • @blackberuang
    @blackberuang 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Very interesting content, excellent editing. Keep up the good work

  • @Nana-fg3pr
    @Nana-fg3pr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One word: cyberpunk

  • @b.n9076
    @b.n9076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once it’s people notice that the beautiful neon lights starts disappear in the bustling city, it’ll come back slowly or at least being picked up again. Cause that’s what HongKong is known for.

  • @lakshaysinghal6167
    @lakshaysinghal6167 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    New music every time placed at right places, 6 minutes of joy, i just wish there was one everyday.

  • @b4f495
    @b4f495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Anyone from hk???

    • @peapea5843
      @peapea5843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      b4F 🙋

    • @stephen_l1474
      @stephen_l1474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me hello!

    • @jamiehoang1730
      @jamiehoang1730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Half

    • @NightcorEDM
      @NightcorEDM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don't think the world cares about hk. They're rude and arrogant.

    • @peapea5843
      @peapea5843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Nightcor EDM wow this comment shows how rude and arrogant you are

  • @leoryzap
    @leoryzap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    No one talking about the incredible intro music?

    • @abhiinair
      @abhiinair 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deleted I am!!! 😁😁

    • @Trj113
      @Trj113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yyou know the track?

    • @abhiinair
      @abhiinair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Ragin' Jamaican
      Sadly no. There's a link in the description but none of the songs match what's played in the background. They have edited that too (with permission I assume).

    • @dovlomir
      @dovlomir 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's Celestial Bodies by APM (first song listed in the credits) but I can't find it online. If anyone has more luck, do share

    • @abhiinair
      @abhiinair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vladimir Nedeljković
      When I opened the link in description I got "Thomas Fox Demos" in SoundCloud.

  • @embracemania9322
    @embracemania9322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If only I could find someone to love me the way Master Wu loves Neon! 😍😍

  • @openinfinity
    @openinfinity 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally the. Best. Content on TH-cam. Always amazing and informative to watch.

  • @sigmarizzlerking
    @sigmarizzlerking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This music will forever remain a bop

  • @eliudnjai
    @eliudnjai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another beautiful video well done guys well done.

  • @qi4421
    @qi4421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    man, i miss hong kong. :'( i remember wandering through the peaceful streets as child, at a time when everyone went asleep. only the sound of crickets were heard. idk if it's just from the place i'm from, the vibes outta here just felt a whole another level. 💗

  • @inceldestroyer1069
    @inceldestroyer1069 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    A E S T H E T I C

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      incel destroyer gave your dog some coke

  • @tanacosine
    @tanacosine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    0:21 Literally puts a funeral home in the montage omegalul

  • @27648281
    @27648281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful beautiful work by vox, appreciate this series of Hong Kong so much:)

  • @johnpark6138
    @johnpark6138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this. Brings back many memories of my life in Hong Kong.

  • @SAKSOON
    @SAKSOON 6 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Ahhh.... So this is what Earth looks like at night...!! Impressive!

    • @accelrailgun5065
      @accelrailgun5065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Go to the city to get an authentic experience

    • @artboi445
      @artboi445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You haven’t seen anything yet
      Unzips pants

    • @tuanv.8872
      @tuanv.8872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Which planet are you on?

    • @LLLLLLEON216
      @LLLLLLEON216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well Hong Kong is pretty unique and very very few cities on Earth look like it.

    • @2BTO
      @2BTO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tuanv.8872 Astroworld

  • @edmundsze1
    @edmundsze1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Watching this from Hong Kong making me appreciate them cool neon lights more!

  • @autumndeal8602
    @autumndeal8602 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The quality of these videos are getting better and better👌

  • @RJKaur
    @RJKaur 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing was everything!

  • @marlenrios1675
    @marlenrios1675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was so beautiful❤ That pleased my eyes lol

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    0:12 nice combination of future bass and neon theme! Love it 👍

  • @tman5926
    @tman5926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    DAMN Vox the music is on point!

  • @Justphred
    @Justphred 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A minute and a half into this video and I already love it more than anything I’ve ever edited. Great works

  • @mud7yousay
    @mud7yousay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad that Vox is doing a series about Hong Kong, thank you!!🇭🇰🇭🇰

  • @roentjen
    @roentjen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    your graphics “guy” needs to have a 1M salary

  • @skinnyasma1
    @skinnyasma1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have never thought I'd be interested in knowing the history of neon lights of china. Fun place, youtube. Fun place!

  • @toasty_d8656
    @toasty_d8656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Similar development in Osaka, I was enthralled by Dotonbori's neon splendor in 2014. When I revisited 2016, I was heartbroken to find out they had replaced the neon Glico-sign with a giant led screen.

  • @bajpai96
    @bajpai96 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best series on Vox!

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH

  • @64FanNintendo
    @64FanNintendo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You forgot to mention the movie Akira! Probably a better example than Ghost in the Shell