i love your chatty videos, listening to you talk really opens my eyes and has helped me see a lot of things in a different and more healthy way and i appreciate them a lot.
yes i completely agree about the "not wanting to voice something bc you're afraid to be heartbroken" i hate telling people what I want to do when I grow up because it changes every five minutes. i hate telling people what colleges i'm applying to or what i'm trying to achieve with my life for fear that people will judge me and think "why is she trying to achieve that she's not good enough/never will be" and that i'm aiming too high or too low or am not "making the right decision"
What makes anybody "so special"? The fact that they're living and dreaming and loving themselves even though they're living in a society that tells them you have to fit a certain mold in order to be happy and live their life. The fact that they're here as themselves and as a result of their parents and grand parents and great grandparents. The fact that if one person in their family history had made a different choice, they might not be here right now, but since they are, they're going to make their life a good one. This applies to you. Yes, you. And also to me. And also to the person next to you. The people you love, and the people you hate. This applies to everybody. ~A very wise philosopher named *me*.
This is so good! I agree. There is a lot of work that can be done with no payoff, we would know, but we still love what we make, and work hard to make stuff that we love every day. Thanks for this video. I really needed to hear this today. -Luke
I really wanted to focus on this video but I've watched this one part about 17 times and I'm still amazed. 1:34 .... ?!?!?!? Magic?!?! Fricken talent?!?! I HAD TO WATCH IT IN SLOW MO AND WAS STILL LIKE ?!?!?!??! HOW?!?!??!?! AMAZING. A M A Z I N G.
Why do all of Tessa's videos make me rethink all decisions I've made in life and how I've made them. She makes me just wanna be the best, most down to earth person. I love it.
mckinley mingacci As a believer myself I think "luck " is the best word we have to describe God's blessings. Because even the greatest Bible scholar couldn't explain to you why not every Believer is successful. I personally believe that some people just want it more than others that is why they get it, because they can endure the hardships and persevere to make it to the top. Too often as Believers we put limitations on G-d. So I do believe luck or Divine Providence or whatever you call it it all means the same thing. Just make sure to give credit where credit is due when you do make it.
Your presence on the internet; regardless of status, has helped me in my mental illness journey so damn much. I've had and always will have such a love & adoration for your spirit.
yo, i really really needed that at the moment. i spent my whole day thinkging about how I've been trying to avoid being vulnurable for a few years, and how that has kept me from achieving things and talking to people that I actually would have liked to talk to, just in order to avoid feeling that heartbreak. But I realised, that if I ever wanted to feel all those things I'm dreaming about, I'll have to go all out. I don't want to go down without being able to say 'I've tried'. So this kinda gave me the last push to really start risking more and being more open and vulnerable. So for me, a greatly timed video! thanks!
I think what reminds me most, when I'm feeling down myself, that so much of success is luck is knowing that I've "discovered" work by extremely talented people that I can see hasn't gotten the attention (so far) that it necessarily deserves. I also believe that everyone is capable of creating something that deserves to be recognized (even if it takes some practice first) and learning to believe that that includes me too has really helped. It helps me go easier one something that might have ended up being practice (whether I intended for it to be or not) for something better later.
I think you are simply splendid. I love your honesty, kindness, sense of humor, delight, creative spirit, amazing voice and that you are so obviously a wonderful friend. xxxx
I'm only seeing this in June of 2018, but I really needed this. It's so easy to loose faith when you keep telling yourself you're good, but not good enough. "Why not me?" I'm happy with what I make and I have improved a lot. Thank you.
You have a unique take on the path we all walk as artists. Thanks for your continual inspiration and thoughtful words. I immensely appreciate what you do Tessa!
You approach these subjects with such maturity, poise and good humour. Seems like you're really developing a healthy mindset, it's so lovely to see that! Thank you for this Tessa, your words always put things in perspective for me.
I feel like these videos are the best example of what makes you special. You take negative or off beat ideas and put a positive and enjoyable spin on them. It makes for inspirational videos and i think thats why your version of sail got more then three times the views of the official music video.
I love these so much! I did the same thing about not vocalizing my dreams so that I couldn't fail publicly if they didn't come true. It's always nice to hear others have had similar thoughts/experiences
I think everybody who is daring enough to put oneself outthere deserves success, sadly the world is not fair and plenty of gems will not be discovered.
I love what you said about "being afraid to vocalize your dreams because you're afraid of heartbreak." That's such a profound and interesting thought, and makes me want to think harder about what might be holding me back from doing the things I want to do. From achieving the things I want to achieve. I really love that. And you. I'm a fan. ❤️
as a person who subscribed to you way back in the day, i'm always very pleasantly surprised to hear your thoughts and feelings about artistry as an artist myself. i've just recently started watching your videos again, and i find that with every one, you give me a little bit more validation toward my own feelings, and a validation for my art. because, yes, i do like my art (i'm a writer), and i can proudly defend my own taste in my genre. obviously being an artist with a mental illness such as anxiety or depression isn't uncommon, but it's lovely to be able to see you representing that section of people honestly and accurately and in a way that doesn't try to exploit us either. thanks tessa, keep doing what you're doing.
I have been binge watching and rewatching your videos for the past two days, especially the chatty make up ones, because I love them, they make me feel better and they are so clear and honest. I love that you talk about your train of thought and how all of your thoughts are related. It makes it a lot clearer for me to think about my mental health. So good job, Tessa, really, keep up the good work
Your videos give me so much comfort, just by you talking through your feelings, it makes me feel less alone to feel like there's someone who experiences this crazy world a bit like me. Much love xo
I love that you would take a question from a viewer and relate it to your inner voice. I imagine that viewer also has that inner voice telling them that they aren't special. I think you accurately saw a negative comment veiled as a question as someone asking for helping addressing their own inner voice.
Literally everyone is special and art ain't nothing but humans feeling connected to other humans. That person is so jealous and bitter they can't even see the beauty in other people. Bringing technical proficiency into a conversation about self-expression. Lordy.
the thing is i love thinking about how every person has their own individual interests and thoughts, but at the same time, people are so similar and because of our insignifigance in existance,,,there isn't really room for everyone to be special
You have been my friend for so long. Thanks for helping me so much in my life, particularly with expressing myself and letting myself do something to be proud of. It's weird how much bravery and confidence you've encouraged in me. Thanks for being you, Tessa.
Been watching your channel since it's early days in 2007, its wonderful see how you have grown and made such improvements within your self. Never fear about how well you can do as you as achieved much.
I think it's a really interesting one when questioning if your work is special or different enough in the arts. I personally just think we're all part of this larger journey of development and being inspired by other artists. Like the artists we look up to also had artists before them they looked up to. It's quite rare to get people who are on the cutting edge of art and who are breaking the mould (really key figures) but they still had people who influenced them. Sometimes the journey is slow but I think it's really good to get a sense of perspective by looking 100 years prior.
Gorgeous. What makes you unique is your individual intellect. diversity of thought is the most important and differentiating factor. Yo do you, gorgeous.
you are special and we love what u r doin' . this 3 min video changed my thoughts on music production thank you . sometimes we can't see whats in front of us
loved seeing you with Bry and Dave Giles in manchester! You were so kind and genuine (and didn't make me feel weird about being socially anxious). Your performance really helped me, you mentioned you had bad anxiety at one point but seeing someone so outgoing and someone who is able to be themselves in front of a large audience, it really made me realise that it does get better if you get help. Thank you, Tessa.
What makes you so special? You are so honest about yourself and don't hide behind a character for TH-cam for one. We like your music and I like your music for too many reasons to list. Haters won't stop hating, but as of today 46,459 views watch and keep coming back. Also the likes out weigh the dislikes by so much it's crazy good, The dislikes amount to null at .004 %.
i think all of your videos are very succinct, i've never thought you were going on too long about a topic this is helpful for all of us musicians out there who are afraid to try bc of the fear of failure thanks, tessa
This is so true! I agree with everything. These are things I regularly think and wish more people thought about so thanks for making this, it will help a lot of artists.
"What if you don't become mainstream because..". In the grand scheme of things does it actually matter if you become mainstream, if you still get to do something you love for a job, meet new people, have new and interesting experiences, and share you passion with thousands of people across the world? It's always good to set new goals for oneself, to keep pushing to be the best that they can be, but it's also important not to forget all that you've achieved thus far, and understand that it's not the end of the world if you fall short of the ultimate goal, because you could still land in a very comfortable place.
honestly Tessa, in my opinion what makes you special is your courage to speak about these things. It's so rare for a public figure to not only give your real opinions and thoughts on things, but to acknowledge how you act and feel and how those things change. For example in a video you did a while back you talked about how you used to say you don't get angry, but now you realize you just said that to look better but you do get angry and that's okay. It's just amazing how self aware and how willing you are. That is what makes your whole channel special to me. Every time I watch one of your videos I feel smarter afterwards, like I learned something important. I know this video wasn't to get compliments and reasons why you're special I just thought I should share my thoughts :') keep being special
Even if you never get "famous", your art will still be yours. Many famous composers were not appreciated during their lifetime. All I can say is that I have my B.A. in Music and I appreciate your work, your creativity, and the genuine fun that you have making it! Forget the haters and keep being awesome! :-D
I know the point of this video wasn't to fish for compliments, but I just have to say, you have become one of my favorite artists and lyricists. Your style totally fills a musical void for me. Music can never be an oversaturated market imo because it's so dependent on the musician's POV and their ability to connect with even 1 person. I'll just be over here, listening to your albums on repeat.
"There was a time where this wasn't my full time job and it was a dream, and I worked for it but I did it very quietly and privately because I was too afraid that if I vocalize the dream and I didn't achieve it, I would be heart broken" I love all your videos/vlogs when it comes to music and progressing. I was very happy and surprised that you've progressed throughout the years, too. From the Harry Potter song to Haze, your vocals became a lot better along with everything else.
help for the self esteem struggle: use logic. that voice tells you lies, and it's a very emotional thought process. combat this by using logic: the world is so vast, that you and your experiences are completely unique to you. no one else could have fought through your struggles the way you have to make it to this point. life has put so much work into every detail of your world, shaping someone who deserves to show others their special light and take in others'. if saying you are amazing makes you uncomfortable remember this: as much as we are afraid of not shining enough, we are doubly afraid of shining brilliantly, and acknowledging ourselves as such
First off, I'm crazed about your song, "Haze" and secondly, I've been following your channel for quite some time, now. You do bring an unique flavor of talent to the table. I dig it 100%. "Dynamic" has been very prominent, here. You've done a lot of pretty awesome videos through out the years with a lot of other talented people, too.
Good talk, it is difficult to me venerable to the masses, but it gives you the wings to grow. I don't have as much time as I once did, but I still dream and value the hope within.
Just the other day I was thinking of you. I noticed you hadn't made a video in a while and missed hearing from you. you probably don't need to hear it from me, but I love your music! ever since you started I was super excited for you, and you just keep getting better. You and Dodie have inspired me to actually pick up an instrument or three and even sing in public. Your coment about being vulnerable In this video really got to me, and i have to agree. you can't truly live without sharing your soul and risking a little heartbreak, but trying and being passionate is totally worth it.
As always Tessa, I enjoy everything about you. Anything you do, is a total plus to my life. I am a musician/song writer, and I play keyboards and sing. I enjoy listening to what you have to say and appreciate your advice and information. I even enjoy, watching you do your makeup, although I don't think that you need it, because I think that you are beautiful, just the way you are. Love ya❣️
I have wanted to be a writer for most of my life but in these past years when someone had asked me what I want to do I have often said random other jobs and or career paths to avoid the heartbreak later if I don't become a "successful" writer. And I just realized this because of your video. wow.
"Don't chase your dreams. Chase your reality." A quote that I really like that Christopher Nolan said. I like it because to me, if you think of something as a dream then you have a mindset that it's not very likely to happen. It's just a figment of your imagination that you would like to happen but isn't realistic enough for you to achieve. Whereas if you actually think about what you would like to do and achieve that is realistic, you should follow that goal and ultimately once you get to that destination you will feel much happier with it. To put it into context. Say you had a dream to be an international popstar. That's not realistic. You can dream about it, but chances are it's not going to happen. So instead be realistic about it and chase the reality that you can make music and share it with others. Make your music as you would and then offer to perform at gigs and stuff like that. That's a reality. It can then progress from there. Stating your dream to be a world famous popstar isn't going to be very encouraging for you as the scale is set way too high and if you never achieve it you will never be pleased with anything else you have done.
thanks for making so much sense of thoughtzithings. I love how you take me out of my own brain, help me see through someone else's eyes then drop me back into my own head with a slightly widened view through my own lens. Really cool 'landing' on the 'why not me' angle and dreaming big re earning/deserving...
Whenever you give these types of talks, it always sounds very relatable. You never come accross as someone very preachy and righteous. I love your content. Happy is always achieved when you let yourself want to be. Have a nice day. :)
I'd like to recommend the book called *The Outliers* - it talks about examples of success stories and how they got to be so successful (at least the chapter on the 10,000-hour rule). Basically it says success is a combination of luck and time spent practicing
I'M SORRY BUT CAN WE JUST TAKE A SECOND TO APPRECIATE HOW STUNNING THAT MAKEUP TRANSITION WAS???
I love how you used a negative comment to make such a positive and interesting video!
Yes! she is so creative and I love her!
About a movie that's what I was just about to write! Your channel is lovely btw. I just took a look and your editing is so good!!
About a movie 💜💜💜💜💜💜
Strength
Perception
Endurance
Charisma
Intelligence
Agility
Luck
That's what makes you SPECIAL!!!!!!!
Yeah, you need to press "esc", "quit", "T", and go outside. :P
you forgot "an at least medium sized fupa"
lool fallout ting
Peter Peter
focus
understanding
perseverance
adventurous spirit
Pontius888 Tessa is 8/10 on all if I had to rate her maybe change on her mood but she would be there
You need a podcast. 💜
omg plzzzz tessa!!
Make this happen.
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Hi. My name is [Molly] OMG YES
I would literally pay money for a podcast about this stuff its so useful to me
i love your chatty videos, listening to you talk really opens my eyes and has helped me see a lot of things in a different and more healthy way and i appreciate them a lot.
yes i completely agree about the "not wanting to voice something bc you're afraid to be heartbroken" i hate telling people what I want to do when I grow up because it changes every five minutes. i hate telling people what colleges i'm applying to or what i'm trying to achieve with my life for fear that people will judge me and think "why is she trying to achieve that she's not good enough/never will be" and that i'm aiming too high or too low or am not "making the right decision"
1:33 THAT TRANSITION THO
Evan Reyne that transition makes me happy
What makes anybody "so special"? The fact that they're living and dreaming and loving themselves even though they're living in a society that tells them you have to fit a certain mold in order to be happy and live their life. The fact that they're here as themselves and as a result of their parents and grand parents and great grandparents. The fact that if one person in their family history had made a different choice, they might not be here right now, but since they are, they're going to make their life a good one.
This applies to you. Yes, you. And also to me. And also to the person next to you. The people you love, and the people you hate. This applies to everybody.
~A very wise philosopher named *me*.
Mimi :D did you mean me(mi)
Tara L yes.
Mimi :D sorry that was terrible 😂
Thank you for this. ♡
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Dude seamless edit with the makeup 👌🏻
highkey trying to find a flaw with it at 0.25 speed holding down the space bar and it's still perfect
You can go frame by frame with the . and , keys
Film school put to good use!
You can see it frame by frame. Look at her shirt. She probably synced it by looking at her face
scruffthemagicdragon i don't think she went to film school? But either way a talented creative person
This is so good! I agree. There is a lot of work that can be done with no payoff, we would know, but we still love what we make, and work hard to make stuff that we love every day. Thanks for this video. I really needed to hear this today. -Luke
I love your little chats... You open up and talk about things that not everyone talks about so easily and it's so easy to relate with you!!
YES YES THIS EVERYTHING
+musicalbethan ❤️❤️❤️
Good morning you ♥️ tessa violet good morning you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I really wanted to focus on this video but I've watched this one part about 17 times and I'm still amazed. 1:34 .... ?!?!?!? Magic?!?! Fricken talent?!?! I HAD TO WATCH IT IN SLOW MO AND WAS STILL LIKE ?!?!?!??! HOW?!?!??!?! AMAZING.
A M A Z I N G.
you never forget to be awesome
I live for these videos recently. The whole "get ready with my while I chat" are some of my favorite videos
Why do all of Tessa's videos make me rethink all decisions I've made in life and how I've made them. She makes me just wanna be the best, most down to earth person. I love it.
I really admire how you can thoughtfully respond to comments like that. It shows a lot of class and maturity.
these videos make me so happy omlll ilyy
mckinley mingacci As a believer myself I think "luck " is the best word we have to describe God's blessings. Because even the greatest Bible scholar couldn't explain to you why not every Believer is successful. I personally believe that some people just want it more than others that is why they get it, because they can endure the hardships and persevere to make it to the top. Too often as Believers we put limitations on G-d. So I do believe luck or Divine Providence or whatever you call it it all means the same thing. Just make sure to give credit where credit is due when you do make it.
Your presence on the internet; regardless of status, has helped me in my mental illness journey so damn much. I've had and always will have such a love & adoration for your spirit.
yo, i really really needed that at the moment. i spent my whole day thinkging about how I've been trying to avoid being vulnurable for a few years, and how that has kept me from achieving things and talking to people that I actually would have liked to talk to, just in order to avoid feeling that heartbreak. But I realised, that if I ever wanted to feel all those things I'm dreaming about, I'll have to go all out. I don't want to go down without being able to say 'I've tried'. So this kinda gave me the last push to really start risking more and being more open and vulnerable. So for me, a greatly timed video! thanks!
Wait what, that transition at 1:34 was perfect!
The sheer amount that Tessa smiles in general enriches and enlightens my life.
1:34 okay that transition actually blew my mind
I think what reminds me most, when I'm feeling down myself, that so much of success is luck is knowing that I've "discovered" work by extremely talented people that I can see hasn't gotten the attention (so far) that it necessarily deserves. I also believe that everyone is capable of creating something that deserves to be recognized (even if it takes some practice first) and learning to believe that that includes me too has really helped. It helps me go easier one something that might have ended up being practice (whether I intended for it to be or not) for something better later.
i love the simple message of combatting "why you?" with "why not me?"
wow i love tessa. she pours out her thoughts with no set goal to achieve, and its very intriguing and unique. she is a wonderful, sweet, bean.
I think you are simply splendid. I love your honesty, kindness, sense of humor, delight, creative spirit, amazing voice and that you are so obviously a wonderful friend. xxxx
I'm only seeing this in June of 2018, but I really needed this.
It's so easy to loose faith when you keep telling yourself you're good, but not good enough.
"Why not me?"
I'm happy with what I make and I have improved a lot.
Thank you.
Words cannot describe how much I love when Tessa makes videos like this. They always make me feel lighter when I watch them.
You have a unique take on the path we all walk as artists. Thanks for your continual inspiration and thoughtful words. I immensely appreciate what you do Tessa!
You approach these subjects with such maturity, poise and good humour. Seems like you're really developing a healthy mindset, it's so lovely to see that! Thank you for this Tessa, your words always put things in perspective for me.
I feel like these videos are the best example of what makes you special. You take negative or off beat ideas and put a positive and enjoyable spin on them. It makes for inspirational videos and i think thats why your version of sail got more then three times the views of the official music video.
I love these so much! I did the same thing about not vocalizing my dreams so that I couldn't fail publicly if they didn't come true. It's always nice to hear others have had similar thoughts/experiences
needed this so much today. youre amazing
I love the way you think, experiences you've been through have given you so much wisdom on how the world works.
I think everybody who is daring enough to put oneself outthere deserves success, sadly the world is not fair and plenty of gems will not be discovered.
I love what you said about "being afraid to vocalize your dreams because you're afraid of heartbreak." That's such a profound and interesting thought, and makes me want to think harder about what might be holding me back from doing the things I want to do. From achieving the things I want to achieve. I really love that. And you. I'm a fan. ❤️
as a person who subscribed to you way back in the day, i'm always very pleasantly surprised to hear your thoughts and feelings about artistry as an artist myself. i've just recently started watching your videos again, and i find that with every one, you give me a little bit more validation toward my own feelings, and a validation for my art. because, yes, i do like my art (i'm a writer), and i can proudly defend my own taste in my genre. obviously being an artist with a mental illness such as anxiety or depression isn't uncommon, but it's lovely to be able to see you representing that section of people honestly and accurately and in a way that doesn't try to exploit us either. thanks tessa, keep doing what you're doing.
I watched this twice in a row. Not much in the world leads me to do that other than songs, scenes from movies, skits/fail videos
I have been binge watching and rewatching your videos for the past two days, especially the chatty make up ones, because I love them, they make me feel better and they are so clear and honest. I love that you talk about your train of thought and how all of your thoughts are related. It makes it a lot clearer for me to think about my mental health. So good job, Tessa, really, keep up the good work
Your videos give me so much comfort, just by you talking through your feelings, it makes me feel less alone to feel like there's someone who experiences this crazy world a bit like me. Much love xo
I love that you would take a question from a viewer and relate it to your inner voice. I imagine that viewer also has that inner voice telling them that they aren't special. I think you accurately saw a negative comment veiled as a question as someone asking for helping addressing their own inner voice.
That editing thing with the makeup was FLAWLESSSSSSSS
How can so much talent and so much wisdom coexist in one person so young?
That makeup transition tho! So beautiful, so perfect. I kept repeating it lol
Your vlogs really make my day. They have inspired me to try out different things, and got me to know myself better. Thanks!
Literally everyone is special and art ain't nothing but humans feeling connected to other humans. That person is so jealous and bitter they can't even see the beauty in other people. Bringing technical proficiency into a conversation about self-expression. Lordy.
the thing is i love thinking about how every person has their own individual interests and thoughts, but at the same time, people are so similar and because of our insignifigance in existance,,,there isn't really room for everyone to be special
How are your videos exactly what I need to hear every time? Thanks for this one
You have been my friend for so long. Thanks for helping me so much in my life, particularly with expressing myself and letting myself do something to be proud of. It's weird how much bravery and confidence you've encouraged in me. Thanks for being you, Tessa.
As an actor I agreed with absolutely everything you said here. Dreams are weird, luck is weird. Ugh art
Been watching your channel since it's early days in 2007, its wonderful see how you have grown and made such improvements within your self. Never fear about how well you can do as you as achieved much.
"look to people *you trust* for critique"
i really needed this today, thank you
omg that makeup edit, your editing skills are great.
this is such an important topic. thank you Tessa.
I think it's a really interesting one when questioning if your work is special or different enough in the arts. I personally just think we're all part of this larger journey of development and being inspired by other artists. Like the artists we look up to also had artists before them they looked up to. It's quite rare to get people who are on the cutting edge of art and who are breaking the mould (really key figures) but they still had people who influenced them. Sometimes the journey is slow but I think it's really good to get a sense of perspective by looking 100 years prior.
I love how open and honest you are, dont ever change you wonderful star :)
Gorgeous. What makes you unique is your individual intellect. diversity of thought is the most important and differentiating factor. Yo do you, gorgeous.
I can't love this enough. Very articulate and wise and brave. Please keep going. Your music is amazing. Love your voice and creativity. ❤️👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
you are special and we love what u r doin' . this 3 min video changed my thoughts on music production thank you . sometimes we can't see whats in front of us
loved seeing you with Bry and Dave Giles in manchester! You were so kind and genuine (and didn't make me feel weird about being socially anxious). Your performance really helped me, you mentioned you had bad anxiety at one point but seeing someone so outgoing and someone who is able to be themselves in front of a large audience, it really made me realise that it does get better if you get help. Thank you, Tessa.
love the optimism that you project. beautiful soul.
What makes you so special? You are so honest about yourself and don't hide behind a character for TH-cam for one. We like your music and I like your music for too many reasons to list. Haters won't stop hating, but as of today 46,459 views watch and keep coming back. Also the likes out weigh the dislikes by so much it's crazy good, The dislikes amount to null at .004 %.
i think all of your videos are very succinct, i've never thought you were going on too long about a topic
this is helpful for all of us musicians out there who are afraid to try bc of the fear of failure
thanks, tessa
She is honestly so beautiful
Love this girl and love her music and her makeup transformation she's totally awesome
This is so true! I agree with everything. These are things I regularly think and wish more people thought about so thanks for making this, it will help a lot of artists.
"What if you don't become mainstream because..". In the grand scheme of things does it actually matter if you become mainstream, if you still get to do something you love for a job, meet new people, have new and interesting experiences, and share you passion with thousands of people across the world? It's always good to set new goals for oneself, to keep pushing to be the best that they can be, but it's also important not to forget all that you've achieved thus far, and understand that it's not the end of the world if you fall short of the ultimate goal, because you could still land in a very comfortable place.
TESSA YOU ARE EXTREMELY SPECIAL AND WE LOVE YOU. YOU ARE ORIGINAL AND KIND AND SWEET AND INTELLIGENT HONEST AND BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL.
honestly Tessa, in my opinion what makes you special is your courage to speak about these things. It's so rare for a public figure to not only give your real opinions and thoughts on things, but to acknowledge how you act and feel and how those things change. For example in a video you did a while back you talked about how you used to say you don't get angry, but now you realize you just said that to look better but you do get angry and that's okay. It's just amazing how self aware and how willing you are. That is what makes your whole channel special to me. Every time I watch one of your videos I feel smarter afterwards, like I learned something important. I know this video wasn't to get compliments and reasons why you're special I just thought I should share my thoughts :') keep being special
Even if you never get "famous", your art will still be yours. Many famous composers were not appreciated during their lifetime. All I can say is that I have my B.A. in Music and I appreciate your work, your creativity, and the genuine fun that you have making it! Forget the haters and keep being awesome! :-D
I know the point of this video wasn't to fish for compliments, but I just have to say, you have become one of my favorite artists and lyricists. Your style totally fills a musical void for me. Music can never be an oversaturated market imo because it's so dependent on the musician's POV and their ability to connect with even 1 person. I'll just be over here, listening to your albums on repeat.
"There was a time where this wasn't my full time job and it was a dream, and I worked for it but I did it very quietly and privately because I was too afraid that if I vocalize the dream and I didn't achieve it, I would be heart broken"
I love all your videos/vlogs when it comes to music and progressing. I was very happy and surprised that you've progressed throughout the years, too. From the Harry Potter song to Haze, your vocals became a lot better along with everything else.
you give me hope and inspiration in dark times. love your videos
help for the self esteem struggle: use logic. that voice tells you lies, and it's a very emotional thought process. combat this by using logic: the world is so vast, that you and your experiences are completely unique to you. no one else could have fought through your struggles the way you have to make it to this point. life has put so much work into every detail of your world, shaping someone who deserves to show others their special light and take in others'. if saying you are amazing makes you uncomfortable remember this: as much as we are afraid of not shining enough, we are doubly afraid of shining brilliantly, and acknowledging ourselves as such
First off, I'm crazed about your song, "Haze" and secondly, I've been following your channel for quite some time, now. You do bring an unique flavor of talent to the table. I dig it 100%. "Dynamic" has been very prominent, here. You've done a lot of pretty awesome videos through out the years with a lot of other talented people, too.
That lil' graph just changed my life.
Good talk, it is difficult to me venerable to the masses, but it gives you the wings to grow. I don't have as much time as I once did, but I still dream and value the hope within.
I started watching your videos because I thought that you were very wise, I'm still here today and you are getting wiser. Thanks for your wiseness :)
this is beautiful! thank you for your vulnerability
Don't ever doubt yourself Tessa, I LOOOVVVEEE your music and you have a really nice and unique voice! Keep doing your stuff! :)
wow that editing part where you shake your head and then you have your eyes done was amazing, i know it was simple but i was impressed...
Just the other day I was thinking of you. I noticed you hadn't made a video in a while and missed hearing from you. you probably don't need to hear it from me, but I love your music! ever since you started I was super excited for you, and you just keep getting better. You and Dodie have inspired me to actually pick up an instrument or three and even sing in public. Your coment about being vulnerable In this video really got to me, and i have to agree. you can't truly live without sharing your soul and risking a little heartbreak, but trying and being passionate is totally worth it.
As someone who does her thing quietly and privately, thank you for sharing those final thoughts, it meant the world answering them :D
I cried while watching this again, your so incredible Tessa!
I think you are special, smart, very well speak woman and pretty.... don’t hear negative people. Your music is unique like you are. God bless you.
I love you so much, Tessa! Thank you for sharing your encouraging thoughts with the world, they've helped me so much
As always Tessa, I enjoy everything about you. Anything you do, is a total plus to my life. I am a musician/song writer, and I play keyboards and sing. I enjoy listening to what you have to say and appreciate your advice and information. I even enjoy, watching you do your makeup, although I don't think that you need it, because I think that you are beautiful, just the way you are. Love ya❣️
Your videos are honestly like a therapy to me. I learn something new every time. Thank you 💜.
Love your videos ❤️
I have wanted to be a writer for most of my life but in these past years when someone had asked me what I want to do I have often said random other jobs and or career paths to avoid the heartbreak later if I don't become a "successful" writer. And I just realized this because of your video. wow.
"Don't chase your dreams. Chase your reality." A quote that I really like that Christopher Nolan said.
I like it because to me, if you think of something as a dream then you have a mindset that it's not very likely to happen. It's just a figment of your imagination that you would like to happen but isn't realistic enough for you to achieve.
Whereas if you actually think about what you would like to do and achieve that is realistic, you should follow that goal and ultimately once you get to that destination you will feel much happier with it.
To put it into context. Say you had a dream to be an international popstar. That's not realistic. You can dream about it, but chances are it's not going to happen. So instead be realistic about it and chase the reality that you can make music and share it with others. Make your music as you would and then offer to perform at gigs and stuff like that. That's a reality.
It can then progress from there. Stating your dream to be a world famous popstar isn't going to be very encouraging for you as the scale is set way too high and if you never achieve it you will never be pleased with anything else you have done.
i found tessa through her music and LOVE it.
i appreciate your wisdom so much. thank you for putting your ideas out in the world.
These videos are so inspiring and motivating. You say the exact things an aspiring artist needs to hear. Thank you so much for that!
The best thing one can do for one self is to get comfortable being uncomfortable. In my opinion, that is the only way to live a creative life.
thanks for making so much sense of thoughtzithings. I love how you take me out of my own brain, help me see through someone else's eyes then drop me back into my own head with a slightly widened view through my own lens. Really cool 'landing' on the 'why not me' angle and dreaming big re earning/deserving...
So well articulated! Your content resonates with me so much. You're basically my soul sister in the flip side of the planet!
Whenever you give these types of talks, it always sounds very relatable. You never come accross as someone very preachy and righteous. I love your content. Happy is always achieved when you let yourself want to be. Have a nice day. :)
+janwarie that's so nice to hear thank you ❤️
I'd like to recommend the book called *The Outliers* - it talks about examples of success stories and how they got to be so successful (at least the chapter on the 10,000-hour rule). Basically it says success is a combination of luck and time spent practicing
oh my god she looks so good with AND without makeup
what isn't she good at