Headed East
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Headed East - The Book - www.headedeast.co.uk
Tired of city life and in search of adventure, my friend Fraser and I left London on two motorcycles with a plan to drive to Budapest and back. We wanted to leave technology behind, to wild camp, cook our own food, reconnect with others and importantly ourselves.
The journey took two months, crossed 10 countries and covered a distance of over 10,000km. This personal film shot on 16mm documents our motorcycle journey into the wild.
Shot and Directed by Jack Harries & Fraser Rigg
Edit by Jack Harries
Sound Mix and Design by Sashko Micevski
Music is Corn by Nils Frahm
Lab Services by Kodak Labs London
Shot on 16mm film in France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands.
With special thanks to Michael Ho, Dieter Deswarte, and Dylan Hewitt
The Book
For the past two years, we’ve been working with the Stanley James Press on designing the Headed East book. 100 pages of 35mm photos, 16mm film scans, journal entries from the road and a pull-out map. We are self-publishing a limited selection of copies. If you’d like to support the project the ‘Headed East;’ book and prints are available in the store.
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This was incredible Jack + Fraser. I hope you make more work like this. There is truly nothing like this on all of TH-cam. congrats again. the words in this movie really stuck with me.
Agreed! So eager to see more wonderful creations.
Totally agree Jack! You are one of the few people who truly Inspire and search for purpose on TH-cam. Don’t worry you are actually reaching a lot of people with your work. I adored this! Keep doing what you (and nobody else counts) believe in!
Quality film fellas, it reminded me of the motorcycle diaries with fondness
I love seeing the more creative and meaningful side of TH-cam! Congrats on being back, we missed you!
Yay one fav TH-camrs comment on others
I love this so much bro! hoping this will inspire many more real adventures for the people watching!
FunForLouis could not have been put into better words
FunForLouis It's awesome to see you here!
this was so raw i kinda felt shy watching it.
Anyone else come back to this film every so often?
Beautiful, man. This is the best Jack
Alexander Travelbum 🖤
Glad your back around here to present us with some real art
This is the kind of content that keeps me interested in what people have to share online. It feels human instead of alienating.
*this is beautiful, you are beautiful*
Coco Mallory Due to his LOOKS. LOOKS. MONEY. STATUS.
i always find myself coming back to watch this video for some reason. every couple of months it just pops in my head randomly and then it becomes a necessity for me to watch it.
that was so raw and i loved every second of it - can really connect to everything you spoke about which made it hit even more for me. Guess with the name change comes a new chapter for you on this channel? Hopefully with less pressure to be anything but yourself and post whatever you feel like posting/talking about. Great video Jack!
JR Alli i honestly agree with every single word that you said yet you said it better than i ever could.
i love you man
JR Alli You have great videos as well. :)
Heizel Lariego yes
Perfectly said!!!! ^^
4 years later, and still the best video on TH-cam. Brilliant
Can't help coming back to this video, really heals the soul
Jack! This film made me miss you man! Hopefully we can get together again soon. You are truly a beautiful soul my friend.
PLEASE DONT LEAVE AGAIN WE LOVE YOU! what an incredible masterpiece this is
Jay Palfrey did you not watch it, he left social media because he felt depressed, he didn't choose to be depressed
haha I did, I wrote this comment after i watched it just to show him that we love him and his work! but thanks
Jay Palfrey you seem like a really positive person. Carry on :)
but he got depressed bc he felt too pressured to post so much content on youtube :((
Relevant. Inspiring. Honest. Raw. Sobering. I love this.
OMG! That was a long GAP JACK, we really missed the quality of your videos in this platform.
Quality? Lol he used to make stupid pointless videos mostly. You missed his good looks. Watch faceandlms
Edward Cullen a video about depression is pointless? Even Casey Nestat praised him...
this is so real. we think that social media makes us feel connected, but in reality it only makes you feel DISCONNECTED to the world....
Jarred Palanca SO TRUE
I cannot express how much you helped me with the last and this video. You are so so so talented and intelligent human being.
Instead of trying to impress, this was human. Truly, thank you and keep up the good work.
It hits me to my core. I am in the same place in my life now, I feel like I'm lost and I don't know what to do. This made me realize a lot of things, this is so raw and vulnerable.
All Might Jr. My current situation now. I'm lost, I can't move, I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. My whole being tells me that I need to do something but when I try I fail and go back to square one. But this video is very eye opening, it makes me think and hope.
kirika20 I've been in that state for many years and in a way, all my life. I havent had money, had a lot of what am I going to eat etc
But I always know I'm soul. Consciousness. That is the highest and realest identification.. And attachment to any others, is ego based and false and is what caused suffering perspective, I've learned. Because when connected to the infinite potential we are, that essence..Even if things event been best ever.. there will be a sense of freedom as the heart space is open, there will be clarity and truth. It's in our trying to move forward from a place of misalignment within, that we hit roadblocks Kuz the brain is limited and full of nonsense, where as consciousness, our true self, is infinite.
Holding oneself in strictly human identification and mixed with personal limited sneaky belief patterns... is what holds us in place..
Attuning to infinite self/beingness, understanding from within (not just Intellectually), that we are energy making up this body and all other things..that we are actual INFINITE and emitting vibration etc.. kuz we are that... life then can start to happen in ways that match the elevated frequencies of that level of awesome that isn't limited..
Sometimes it just takes a while to shift Kuz ego is addicted to past, to familiar, no matter how uncomfy, and to the false sense of self of the human it thinks it is..
Imagine how fast things would just be for you, if it made all the sense ever and was your dominant understanding that you are infinite, whole, magnificence itself, totally incredible, success is guaranteed and you can have do and be anything you felt called by?!
The only thing ever in The way, is how we perceive, what we are focusing on, and which thoughts and feeling states we allow to be activated dominantly within us. Letting things be whatever, instead of going within and determining what is our favourites, and making it a continual daily practice to shift accordingly
If you know you're incredible, and you know you wanna feel incredible, so you think on that which is incredible and perceive in ways that are incredible... How likely would it be that you also naturally and fairly effortlessly take inspired action that is the extension of that ?!
Simply because the correct preferred foundation has been built.
You can't dwell in lack and separation, and Feel great, be in clarity, and win at life, yanno?
Being vulnerable to an audience who once knew u as the silly young kid on TH-cam to now seeing you as such a RAW &GENUINE content creator is what this YT community needs... Thanks Jack!
It is so strange to say this because I don’t know Jack personally, I am just somebody who has been watching JacksGap ever since it‘s old days. but I have a great feeling of pride for the beautiful human Jack has grown into, I feel so proud of the things he has been doing lately. Lending a hand to refugees and telling their stories, highlighting their issue and traveling in search of people and in search of the soul. I have no explanation for this pride. I pray he’ll live a full life 💛
Into the wild vibes! Your stories need to be told. Don't stop posting your stories. It inspires us.
That was absolutely brilliant Jack. There is not enough content like this on TH-cam, people are too hung up on making a quick buck instead of creating an inspiring piece of art. I hope we see more like this from you soon but take your time!
Depression comes from all kinds of dark corners. And it catches those of us who never thought it would. The wicked thing is that it makes us stronger and I hate it for that. It makes you appreciate and find happiness in small things in a way that you didn't before. It gives you thoughts and understanding of people that you didn't know you could have. In a way it defined my path and made me stronger in making me know who I was. All the best to you, Jack.
This video felt like a warm fuzzy cosy hug! So happy to see you back Jack!
Just, thank you Jack. Words can't explain feelings sometimes, but just thank you 😊
Stunning video, you're a huge inspiration!
What's up Nash Grier 👋🏼
OMG NASH
Thank you for being brave & vulnerable. Thank you for being human. I’ll be praying for you - for the direction and purpose that you seek for, for identify to be unraveled in you and for the truth you chase after.
i used to be one of those fans who said "i want your old videos back" blah blah, but i've come to realise these new videos that you have made are so much more impactful and inspiring. It makes me happy to see that you are using your success on youtube to share great things with your fans. Not only have I seen you grow as a person through the type of videos you have made, I have also notice how I have changed by a new found appreciation for fantastic videos like these instead of just wishing for mindless content .
THIS. I think people on this platform used to those kind of contents. It's not necessarily bad contents but it's just contents for those who seek popularity. I sub to his channel for that kind of content back then but his channel keeps growing to be more than just another silly good looking TH-camr and I'm so glad. He made art and awareness out of the rough time he's going through. I just wish he doesn't have to struggle with how the viewers demand or what kind of content he post or how often he post. I hope he gets better.
Jack, I missed you so much! Please upload more videos. I'm depressed too and you and your brother were kind of my company. Please.
I forgot i was even subscribed to your channel, Glad to have you back man.
This is such a good example of legit meaningful content that can be shared through these online platforms that so many of us find ourselves navigating. Not only is it incredibly real, but also incredibly beautiful. Can't wait to see what you do next, whatever form it comes in!
zozaleenie because he's good looking. Go watch Kyleincel. There are millions of guys 80 percent of girls don't find attractive that upload good content. To create content like his you have to be born attractive.
This is the most creative video yet.. I love it and I really appreciate how honest and true you are. I completely understood what you meant with being lonely because of social media ! This is officially my favorite video on TH-cam ❤️
This film was amazing. The words in it will stick with me forever.
"Living in cities you can end up feeling lonely and isolated" has never rung so true! My university exchange year in London was perhaps the loneliest and most isolated I have ever felt in my life. Fast track to now living in Wanaka NZ in the mountains I've never been happier. No longer posting on TH-cam/privatising my old videos has cleared a significant amount of anxiety/pressure and I am slowly getting back to a stoked/frothing me, creating what I want, when I want :)
I feel you brother. It’s a very odd, difficult thing to find the balance of engaging with life and engaging online. I moved onto a sailboat, and it’s forced me to be more engaged with existence. Powerful video. Thank you.
I rarely leave comments on TH-cam videos but i wanted to say that it’s really good to see you using your platform to raise awareness on important topics; that last video you uploaded helped me, I related to it more than I could tell you. And this one is genuinely beautiful, thank you for sharing your story and a piece of your life with your audience, we appreciate it. Keep it up.
This is a Timeless Masterpiece. Inspired.
I miss your videos, you are like a old friend for me.
I think you are a beautiful human being. And I hope in the future you will find yourself and what makes you happy in the world. Love, Robin
I've been awaiting the day you would begin to post again on TH-cam. This was worth the years Jack. I'm glad you were able to pause and figure out why you were doing what you are doing. It's visible that you've taken the time to get to know yourself more in-depth.
It stands out [to me] that you said tons of followers made you feel hollow. People often think followers make them feel a deeper level of fulfillment and I don't think that's the case.
Out of all of the youtubers I watched in both high school and college, you and Finn always stood out to me. You both have used your platforms for organizations larger than yourselves. It has been an honor to grow up watching and learning from you two. I'm excited to own this book!!!
Gosh, corn is one of my favourite songs ever. Happy to hear it here!
I had to watch this a few times because it is so beautifully put together that I feel as if a single viewing isn’t enough to fully appreciate the meaning behind it. Jack has been on such a crazy journey and I think everyone can relate to it in at least some way our another. I feel as if everybody needs to experience not having the burden of technology at least for a while in their lives so they can fully appreciate life for all that it has to offer.
Thank you, Jack.
Your talk that you posted last week and this are both just brilliant. Really admire you for opening up and sharing your experiences and your battles. Both were exceptional to watch for different reasons. Glad to see you back Jack :) proud of you. And also thank you, for being brave enough to speak up and start a discussion about something that is often still taboo. Many people out there need this 👍
I still love you Jack, after all these years. Never think that your self-worth comes from us, you should know it for yourself. I have supported you as a creator almost from the start and I believe whatever you do, I'll support it. Keep doing what you're doing, I miss seeing films of your films. I hope all is well for you, I've struggled my own depression as a filmmaker and creative, it only gets better.
Jacksgap jacksgap, five minutes (and 12seconds) of your life that you won’t want back 💗💗
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You are growing up Jack, maturing. It's normal to feel lost sometimes and I'm really glad you kept pushing, looking for a path, discovering what is more important to you.
I sincerely hope you are doing better, keep going, keep pushing and you will find your way.
That 2 year wait was damn well worth it... Stellar job Jack
It's hard to say I need this, we all need this. We live in an empty society and a sensation of void, we are caged in a 'life' we have been building and we can't escape from it unless we take the courage to break free. All I have to say is Thank you.
OMG I'VE MISSED YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH JACK!!!
I come to this film every once in a while to remind me that human interaction in the real world is my number 1 need
joseXp I second that
After watching this film, I guess you never left you’ve just found another chapter to write. I’m glad you’ll share it through videos, and not only with photographs ! What will follow seems exciting, whatever it is !
A worthy return, thank you for sharing your journey.
Yay welcome back! As a merchant mariner, i'd recommend sailing...any of the oceans. Like 1-2 months at sea ( yacht or sail boat or cargo ships). The experience is unlike any other, pale in comparison to any travel on land. Words can't describe what the enlightenment is, it is like your motorcycle trip ten folds, it changes you completely. For everyone it is different, for me I found my purpose in life.
I really hopes he reads this and goes for it! It'll give a beautiful direction to the channel. Content like 'Gone with the Wynns' but Jack style. More deep and intimate
I’m a student filmmaker who’s dreamed about going sailing ever since I could remember. I have no experience at sea but I’m very keen to learn. Where would you recommend I start?
Everyone has many purposes in life. Be successful, go on adventures. However, we all share the same purpose in life, and that is to love others and be loved. Good to have you back 😊
Thank you for this new vídeo, everyday i feel lost, mentally tired, and sometimes i don't wanna even wake up, you are very brave, such an inspiration, thank you for sharing this with us, so proud of you, and thank you for coming back.
with all the non-content being put out, im so happy with videos like this that really show what youtube *can* be
I´ve seen this channel go from gooffy funny videos to what it is now and I love the change.
That was so beautiful .Thank you for showing what its like to be a human in this day and age .
You really help me with this. And the last speech. And besides that it's really beautiful. Thank you Jack.
Jack, if you feel so inclined please keep posting content of this nature. I started watching you as a kid and you inspired me to go onto film school. As I am wrapping up my educational career I think about how you influenced me to travel, tell real stories, and connect with both the earth and others in a deep and raw way. Thank you for sharing.
This feels tender and real. such beauty. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. There is great strength in that.
When I first used TH-cam to watch videos like JacksGap, it was my gap year. And when I first watched JacksGap channel, it was just a 'for fun' channel. Now, after years passed, this channel has grown matured and so do I. The contents of this channel has impacted me even for just a little. Thanks Jack and be safe.
This reminds me of the movie into the wild
Hira exactly!
revisiting this one year on because it still means so much to me thank you jack!!!
This is so Raw and beautifully filmed. I didnt take a single second for granted.
Dear Jack, thank you for this incredibly raw video. Thank you for presenting yourself as truthful as you can on youtube and for reminding us of what is truly important. Most of all, thank you for being you.
We really needed you vibe back on youtube!!! Love from Mexico 💕
It’s nice feeling connected to you like we as an audience have never been before. I’ve come to realize that someone I admire and someone who has positively impacted your life is human too.
This is amazing. I’m currently working as a doctor but film is increasingly becoming one of my passions. You’re a constant inspiration!
we need more of this. the world needs more of this
This is beautiful. Just remember that you're subscribers aren't just units or statistics. Each person who subscribes to you has a life as vivid and as complex as your own. It's easy to hollow it out as a meaningless number, it's hard to imagine four million people right? I can barely imagine four. The content you've made has evolved so much and your audience has with you, we want to see the things you're up to, learn and almost experience them. My point is, we're not just meaningless numbers and I'm sorry that you've felt that way.
Thank you for this. For your honesty with us and most importantly... For being honest with yourself. You knew when to stop and search for your purpose, I'm sure you inspired lots of people by shearing your truth. You're a beautiful human being Jack, full of light. And you are not alone. ❤️
Fantastic. I think whatever way you take this channel I will always be impressed by your work! Great inspiration Jack
Thank you for being so honest and open with us. This film is beautiful - filmed so gorgeously.
*This is a fantastic timeless piece of raw cinematography*
Please don't leave us again Jack. Your videos are so inspirational
I subscribed way back in 2011 when I was in middle school and I thought your quirky little videos were hilarious. As time progressed, your content began changing and it wasn't just silly collabs and mail videos anymore, they slowly began having far greater meanings. Your content, starting with the Rickshaw Run series, began taking on greater subjects; the shed sessions, collaboration projects, the following heart series. And now this, this pièce de résistance, holy whack. Thank you for producing these videos that have truly aided in my growth, and I'm sure plenty others'. They've always offered a reminder that on the daily basis we're only encountering the superficial aspects of life but that the deeper layers are available to those who actively search. proud to be a fan!
It’s a little video, it’s a little video, it’s a little video about searching for yourself out of technology. I love this.
thank you for being so real and pure
I’m so emotional these last two videos have given me so much perspective. Thank you.
Jack, you have some of the best content here on TH-cam. You create inspiring and meaningful work which is hard to make, yet you do it anyways. I have so much respect for you and your work 🙌🏼💛
I have never commented under any video and I have never cried on a video on TH-cam, but this was really something which many people carry in their hearts but they don't take action. You are the perfect role model for our generation. Please keep up the good work and spread the truth. (by the way I am so happy you have visited my beloved city Budapest)
is that a naked jack floating around in the water?
I thought it was footage from Into the Wild...but I don't think he'd just slap that int there! This video is super meaningful.
I'm nearly positive it is!
Had to come back to this vid a few weeks after watching it for the first time. So real, calming and inspiring.
IM SO GLAD YOU’RE BACK, JACK.
Your words truly meant the world to me! I wish for you the best my friend!
This is powerful! Great trip you guys made! Happy for you that it turned out the way you wanted and most of all needed! Beautifully shot! Glad to have you back on this platform!
I dont think I've ever watched something like this before. Thank you for this.
Jack, you can’t imagine how happy I am to see you posting again. I hope you are well. We missed you!
You remind me Christopher McCandless. You made my heart silent. You made something important. Thank you.
Besides the awsome message, the production quality is the best I have seen from you. This is good enough to put into a feature film.
Amazing. Thanks for being so raw, and open. Good to see you back.
One of my favorite and most inspiring TH-camrs is back. Bravo, Jack. Please - keep uploading!!
I wish this was longer... The landscapes are beautiful and what you're saying as well! Really enjoyed that, thank you so much for sharing and take care of yourself xx
So happy to see your name in my subscriptions feed normally again ☺️😁
This was beautiful jack. I think a lot of us feel the same way as you did when you went on your journey. I hope you found the answers and peace you were looking for my friend!
My goodness Jack 😱, I never never thought, never in a million years, that you'd be feeling like that. I was, and still am a follower, and I wish that one day I can call you friend. I wish you all the best! You're such a hugely inspiring person! I really admire your desire to tell stories, stories sometimes so truth telling, sometimes so touching, sometimes funny, sometimes serious. Thanks for existing man, and sharing those stories with us! I will always remember you and Finn, you guys really touched my adolescent and now adult life, bringing attention to some important topics. Love u lots! :)
Lala because he's good looking. It's expected that an unattractive guy would feel like this.
Edward Cullen Not really though. I personally was and still am a big Jack and Finn fan, and followed them since 2013, and I never suspected that Jack felt like this. Just like he said, it's hard to tell how people really feel, we don't actually live what their living, we just see what we are presented.
Lala Watch FACEANDLMS. WATCH LOOKS THEORY. WATCH REDPILLINTERVIEWS. WATCH IncelKyle.
Edward Cullen whatever you say
Lala WATCH THOSE CHANNELS RIGHT NOW. IT'LL TAKE YOU SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET THROUGH ALL THE VIDEOS ON ALL THE CHANNELS
I still think of this video a lot. From time to time I revisit this to remind myself of what's important to me.