Your videos and channel deserve way more recognition! You put so much effort into your videos and they truly captivate my attention from beginning to end. I really hope your channel doesn't dissappear anytime soon, it's one of my favorites!
I just realized I listen to music with lyrics in languages I do not understand for similar reasons people listen to lo-fi music. The vocals just become another instrument. Liking your video's, keep up the great work!
I did! Because collecting objective data, analysis and comparing experimental groups are some of many characteristics of scientific and engineering research.
What?! I didn't subscribe from the last video? Shame on me. TH-cam still knew to reccomend. Lo-Fi is definitely expressing a juxtoposition of modern technological evolutions in the musical space. It's a fusion of new and old. Since it's inherently designed to be familiar, old, predictable- it really does provide a level of calm which fosters focus. Again, excellently done Pheobe!
The one thing I like while listening to lofi music is how easy it is with the music to have a conversation with myself. Its like convinient filing the current thought/work and taking it out without disturbing my internal state. BTW great video.!! Keep it up,
I find Lofi much less distracting than classical music, which I enjoy more as an active listening experience, while Lofi is more of a passive background noise to me (similar to white noise, but more stimulating and relaxing). I don’t really perceive it as "lower quality" or "imperfect" though, more like "toned-down" or "low-energy" compared to other music.
From a musicians point of view lo-fi music is kind of like an antithesis to popular radio music, like a counter culture to party music. For example a Taylor Swift song is produced by dozens of people. Every phrase and note is recorded a hundred times to make it as perfect as possible. Then every sound in is scrutinised by several audio engineers. High tones are elevated to create loudness, bass tones are mixed to shake your body. The contrast is very deep to cover the whole spectrum giving you a full experience. But lo-fi (and ambient also) is more minimalistic. The highs and lows are dulled so they're not as offensive to our ears, they're more repetitive and there are no abrupt changes. Not much "happens". This is why they're so good for concentration. To use an analogy, think about stepping into a room with pastel colours vs into one with psychedelic paintings on the wall. The latter is more interesting but which one would be better for chilling on the couch? The low fidelity of the sound also adds the feeling of familiarity. It's the memory of playing music on your two-cassette deck (if you were born in the 80's like me lol) or hearing music from a crappy TV speaker or something in the other room while you're reading on your bed.
1:54 Its not that its made with equipment that's not bougie, in fact its the opposite. The tools that are used are typically plugins like Soundtoys 'Decapitator' for saturation, XLN audio 'RC-20 retro colour' for vinyl and tape artefacts, and La2a compressors are all emulations of gear still in use today that are known as legendary gear that was used in the likes of Michael Jackson records and most big 1980s hits and cost thousands of dollars to purchase and are rare. But since all this gear is analogue, it is imperfect and created warmth compared to the clean digital tools we have access to that are transparent.
Hi Phoebe, I am new to your channel, I loved how you explained everything with so much ease and made all these heavy concepts so simple to understand. As a UX designer, your approach toward research and bringing out insights is also very inspiring. Love your stuff. all the best for the future please keep on making such videos. :)
7:09 Have you considered the same experiment with earmuffs or ear plugs? Maybe just blocking any external sounds will help you concentrate yet even more than with repetitive music blocking external sounds.
I have quickly become a fan of your channel. The content is great. Having a background in cognitive psych is an excellent foundation for working in UX.
For the experiment part, is it because your earphone blcoked the sound from surrounding, and lofi numb your senses to surrounding sound? Imstead of Lofi really working
2:38 I don't know if this applies to music or if it will be mentioned later in the video, but in the case of games, "lofi" games have less information to process, it is easier to identify possible interactions, enemies and mechanics. Modern games are too loaded with too many details, sounds and mechanics, sometimes it can overload your stimuli. I imagine that lofi music is "lighter" on the mind, with few stimuli and in a predictable way, so that the brain is comfortable stopping paying attention to it to focus on the activity, while without any music it remains searching for risks or other stimuli that may perhaps deserve its attention.
Hey Phoebe, nice work! I would like to bring up two points of criticism. Bit 1 - the definition of the lo-fi music genre you give is misleading. While lo-fi literally means "low fidelity" and it still often used to characterise tracks with lower sound quality and/or production value, these days by lo-fi music or lo-fi hip-hop the vast majority of people understand the music you might come across on one of the mentioned streams (Chill-hop, Lo-fi Girl, etc.) But that music is far from being of low quality or underproduced. A more accurate description would be - a music which embraces the imperfections and incorporates them as an artistic tool. That includes not only utilisation of the fidelity imperfections (tape hiss, bitcrush, etc.) but also wonky rhythms and choice of instrumentation. Even though the definition of lo-fi does not influence (much) your narrative downstream, I think the difference is important to understand. Bit 2 - I really like the structure and pacing of your video essay. I appreciate that you try to anchor your thesis to the scientific evidence, and the experimental part is quite fun and promising. I genuinely think you are very talented and, if you stick to the practice, your channel will blow up :)
9:10 but do you think it has something to do exactly with lofi or perhaps different "neutral" music that just blocks external distraction would have the same effect?
Great video, very interesting, thanks! Lofi Girl and others are also on Spotify, for those who prefer that. Nice if you want to d/l and be offline for a bit.
can you feel the magic? Does It make you believe that even the sublime belongs to us? that bird and elephant are going on a fantastical journey. i hope they make it. ♥
@@bennykification Well she clearly hasn't done enough research. She should stick to UI/UX... Having entire chapters of the video called "what even is lofi" without mentioning pete rock, or dilla -- having another chapter called "why do we like imperfect music" without mentioning the timefeel J Dilla literally brought to the world and progressed (arguably invented)..... it's just a case of incredibly shocking research, and videos like this erase the history of the hip hop pioneers and geniuses who the world are slowly forgetting about, as "anime girl lofi" becomes the cultural zeitgheist. It's not okay! Lofi isn't even a genre or thing, it's just hip hop beats that carbon copy 90's dilla / pete rock tapes. Sorry Bennykification but, Phoebe let the ball down on this video greatly.
@TheDude-r5y That's true. Can't say I have a counter-argument. I myself hate the lofi hiphop study channel's effect on my city's underground music scene although it seems like the entry-way to people playing stuff like J Dilla but I just don't get much pleasure from the aesthetic
@@bennykification "I myself hate the lofi hiphop study channel's effect on my city's underground music scene" -- out of curiosity brother, are you able to say more? What's the scene, city, and what affect did lofi have on it?
@@TheDude-r5y In Nairobi, the underground music scene is largely (afro)house, lofi/chill hiphop, ambient or people trying to knock off kaytranada or something. I remember telling a friend it's like everyone's on heroin. I think one of the biggest problems with these aesthetic prefences is there's extremely few underground clubs (like 3 off the top of my head) with actual proper dancefloors. So a large proportion of the underground scene takes place in alternative bars/lounges. Combine that with the rise of lofi hiphop last decade and you end up with the current state of tings. From a DJing perspective it can be kinda depressing if you're doing something different. There's also the usual suspects like Techno/DnB but they are pretty much poor copies of things done better elsewhere. I can link you a few people doing their own lofi hiphop takes out here
Great video and usable/lo-fi experiment on yourself Phoebe!! I think ambience music like this one (th-cam.com/video/pZ6V8pH4HPY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bUVfL1lrLOyKkpJQ) has similar effect. They lack the live listening culture though
![[MV] A leap of faith...ความเชื่อใจครั้งสุดท้าย (From "Petrichor the series")](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/U1piZH2CNXA/mqdefault.jpg)
Your videos and channel deserve way more recognition! You put so much effort into your videos and they truly captivate my attention from beginning to end. I really hope your channel doesn't dissappear anytime soon, it's one of my favorites!
Your channel is blowing because of the storytelling art that you have. Keep it up!
I just realized I listen to music with lyrics in languages I do not understand for similar reasons people listen to lo-fi music. The vocals just become another instrument. Liking your video's, keep up the great work!
Who listened to lofi girl after this video?
Long live lofi girl
I did! Because collecting objective data, analysis and comparing experimental groups are some of many characteristics of scientific and engineering research.
I opened up the Ghibli lofi playlist as soon as I saw it referenced in the video :))
What?! I didn't subscribe from the last video? Shame on me. TH-cam still knew to reccomend.
Lo-Fi is definitely expressing a juxtoposition of modern technological evolutions in the musical space. It's a fusion of new and old. Since it's inherently designed to be familiar, old, predictable- it really does provide a level of calm which fosters focus.
Again, excellently done Pheobe!
The one thing I like while listening to lofi music is how easy it is with the music to have a conversation with myself. Its like convinient filing the current thought/work and taking it out without disturbing my internal state.
BTW great video.!! Keep it up,
This channel is always so interesting and considered. What a gem.
I find Lofi much less distracting than classical music, which I enjoy more as an active listening experience, while Lofi is more of a passive background noise to me (similar to white noise, but more stimulating and relaxing). I don’t really perceive it as "lower quality" or "imperfect" though, more like "toned-down" or "low-energy" compared to other music.
From a musicians point of view lo-fi music is kind of like an antithesis to popular radio music, like a counter culture to party music. For example a Taylor Swift song is produced by dozens of people. Every phrase and note is recorded a hundred times to make it as perfect as possible. Then every sound in is scrutinised by several audio engineers. High tones are elevated to create loudness, bass tones are mixed to shake your body. The contrast is very deep to cover the whole spectrum giving you a full experience.
But lo-fi (and ambient also) is more minimalistic. The highs and lows are dulled so they're not as offensive to our ears, they're more repetitive and there are no abrupt changes. Not much "happens". This is why they're so good for concentration. To use an analogy, think about stepping into a room with pastel colours vs into one with psychedelic paintings on the wall. The latter is more interesting but which one would be better for chilling on the couch?
The low fidelity of the sound also adds the feeling of familiarity. It's the memory of playing music on your two-cassette deck (if you were born in the 80's like me lol) or hearing music from a crappy TV speaker or something in the other room while you're reading on your bed.
1:54 Its not that its made with equipment that's not bougie, in fact its the opposite. The tools that are used are typically plugins like Soundtoys 'Decapitator' for saturation, XLN audio 'RC-20 retro colour' for vinyl and tape artefacts, and La2a compressors are all emulations of gear still in use today that are known as legendary gear that was used in the likes of Michael Jackson records and most big 1980s hits and cost thousands of dollars to purchase and are rare. But since all this gear is analogue, it is imperfect and created warmth compared to the clean digital tools we have access to that are transparent.
some lofi music is really great. I love you and your video format ;)
how isn't this more popular ? This video is so well made, definitely earned a sub
Interesting. I liked the video. Thank you.
Hi Phoebe, I am new to your channel, I loved how you explained everything with so much ease and made all these heavy concepts so simple to understand. As a UX designer, your approach toward research and bringing out insights is also very inspiring. Love your stuff. all the best for the future please keep on making such videos. :)
7:09 Have you considered the same experiment with earmuffs or ear plugs?
Maybe just blocking any external sounds will help you concentrate yet even more than with repetitive music blocking external sounds.
I have quickly become a fan of your channel. The content is great. Having a background in cognitive psych is an excellent foundation for working in UX.
Ahh ty Joncoe!
damn bro your videos feel like a breath of fresh air among generic yt, love from India❤
I prefer 'chillsteps' more that 'lo-fi'.
'Sappheiros' is one of my most favourite artists.
BEAUTY STUFF! Keep creating! thank you!
For the experiment part, is it because your earphone blcoked the sound from surrounding, and lofi numb your senses to surrounding sound? Imstead of Lofi really working
So it would make sense to try just with noise canceling headphones and no music
@@Gilotopia yes, i think so
i mentioned lofi in one of my comments now you made a video!! thanks!!!!
Your content is beautiful
2:38 I don't know if this applies to music or if it will be mentioned later in the video, but in the case of games, "lofi" games have less information to process, it is easier to identify possible interactions, enemies and mechanics.
Modern games are too loaded with too many details, sounds and mechanics, sometimes it can overload your stimuli.
I imagine that lofi music is "lighter" on the mind, with few stimuli and in a predictable way, so that the brain is comfortable stopping paying attention to it to focus on the activity, while without any music it remains searching for risks or other stimuli that may perhaps deserve its attention.
great vid again! but wouldn’t any music help the case in the park’s experiment though?
very nice content. keep it up!
Lofi music + focus = Locus
Learning testing and sharing
This lofi effect happens to me when im listening Tool :3
Something caught fire and you’re not distracted.
Hey Phoebe, nice work!
I would like to bring up two points of criticism.
Bit 1 - the definition of the lo-fi music genre you give is misleading. While lo-fi literally means "low fidelity" and it still often used to characterise tracks with lower sound quality and/or production value, these days by lo-fi music or lo-fi hip-hop the vast majority of people understand the music you might come across on one of the mentioned streams (Chill-hop, Lo-fi Girl, etc.)
But that music is far from being of low quality or underproduced. A more accurate description would be - a music which embraces the imperfections and incorporates them as an artistic tool. That includes not only utilisation of the fidelity imperfections (tape hiss, bitcrush, etc.) but also wonky rhythms and choice of instrumentation.
Even though the definition of lo-fi does not influence (much) your narrative downstream, I think the difference is important to understand.
Bit 2 - I really like the structure and pacing of your video essay. I appreciate that you try to anchor your thesis to the scientific evidence, and the experimental part is quite fun and promising.
I genuinely think you are very talented and, if you stick to the practice, your channel will blow up :)
Hello Roman! Woah, what a nuanced, actionable piece of feedback. Thanks so much :)
I wonder how applicable this is to slowed and reverb tracks
.... and another awesome video.
simple but nice! also your video too!
9:10 but do you think it has something to do exactly with lofi or perhaps different "neutral" music that just blocks external distraction would have the same effect?
I think your content is excellent.
Could you please look at ADHD music?
Even I covered that chapter of Ali's book recently 😅
Great video, very interesting, thanks! Lofi Girl and others are also on Spotify, for those who prefer that. Nice if you want to d/l and be offline for a bit.
Guys please suggest me some other creator's video on this topic cause I found Phoebe too cute to focus on whatever she was talking about.
how interesting!
おもしろいのビデオ！ いいぞ。
このビデオには、「lofi 」の発明者である 「J DILLA 」のような 「lofi 」の歴史に関する実際の洞察が欠けている...。
oh.. lofi = wabi sabi. i never knew why i like it so much
you're fucking moist mate. lofi = J Dilla impersonation... stop glazing and attributing things to muh holy nippon you disgusting degenerate weeaboo
oh.. LoFi = wAbi SAbi... i NeVER knEw WhY I LiKE iT So mUcH 🤓
you fuckin lame
Interesting!
I honestly can't focus while listening to lofi. Although I use nature sounds that help me focus.
hey are you looking for a video editor to edit your videos?
is there design psychology behind physical products?
i am so happy , that i found your channel !!
for the lofi fans out there who want something similar but with some beats, you can check out cocolino deep - dont forget to fly. :))
can you feel the magic? Does It make you believe that even the sublime belongs to us?
that bird and elephant are going on a fantastical journey. i hope they make it. ♥
@@bubaks2 vile
hey hello i love your videos and i noticed that they have the same format as vox. If you need a video editor you free to go respond !! Great work tho
7:55 no susceptible to confirmation bias AT ALL 😂😂😂
Hey, do you have a patreon?
lofi helps me code.
Making a video about, and explaining lofi music and not mentioning J Dilla should be a criminal offence!! Blasphemy...
While I agree with you, it's not really a music deep-dive channel
@@bennykification Well she clearly hasn't done enough research. She should stick to UI/UX... Having entire chapters of the video called "what even is lofi" without mentioning pete rock, or dilla -- having another chapter called "why do we like imperfect music" without mentioning the timefeel J Dilla literally brought to the world and progressed (arguably invented)..... it's just a case of incredibly shocking research, and videos like this erase the history of the hip hop pioneers and geniuses who the world are slowly forgetting about, as "anime girl lofi" becomes the cultural zeitgheist. It's not okay! Lofi isn't even a genre or thing, it's just hip hop beats that carbon copy 90's dilla / pete rock tapes. Sorry Bennykification but, Phoebe let the ball down on this video greatly.
@TheDude-r5y That's true. Can't say I have a counter-argument. I myself hate the lofi hiphop study channel's effect on my city's underground music scene although it seems like the entry-way to people playing stuff like J Dilla but I just don't get much pleasure from the aesthetic
@@bennykification "I myself hate the lofi hiphop study channel's effect on my city's underground music scene" -- out of curiosity brother, are you able to say more? What's the scene, city, and what affect did lofi have on it?
@@TheDude-r5y In Nairobi, the underground music scene is largely (afro)house, lofi/chill hiphop, ambient or people trying to knock off kaytranada or something. I remember telling a friend it's like everyone's on heroin. I think one of the biggest problems with these aesthetic prefences is there's extremely few underground clubs (like 3 off the top of my head) with actual proper dancefloors. So a large proportion of the underground scene takes place in alternative bars/lounges. Combine that with the rise of lofi hiphop last decade and you end up with the current state of tings. From a DJing perspective it can be kinda depressing if you're doing something different.
There's also the usual suspects like Techno/DnB but they are pretty much poor copies of things done better elsewhere. I can link you a few people doing their own lofi hiphop takes out here
Great video and usable/lo-fi experiment on yourself Phoebe!! I think ambience music like this one (th-cam.com/video/pZ6V8pH4HPY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bUVfL1lrLOyKkpJQ) has similar effect. They lack the live listening culture though
You are very beautiful