What I love most about the Homestuck OST, is that it includes tracks like "Moonsetter," "Do You Remem8er Me," and "Unite Synchronization," but also songs literally named "Pumpkin Party in Sea Hitler's Water Apocalypse" and "Horschestra STRONG version"
the string piano combination I think does that for a lot of people. even if you haven't heard of a song before it'll have you longing for the past for some reason, musics strange
+Hitler Gorilla An amazing webcomic on mspaintadventures.com about 4 kids who play a video game that ends the world (pretty much all I can spoil, a LOT happens). It's where this song came from...
+Hitler Gorilla Okay, that's fine. I'm not going to be one of those people who'll literally start screaming at you to join their fandom. (Still kind of confused on how you even came across this video, though)
No he didn’t he just made a similar song on piano lol I know he uses a lot of leitmotifs but I think people are often eager to view everything he does as one and find references that aren’t there
Homestuck is part of me, for better or worse. I wish I could go back to when I was fourteen, reading it for the first time, not having a CLUE what was going on but having a blast anyway. That's a feeling I seek to replicate in every one of my creative works.
Same I 1st read HS when I was 14 and was heading into 8th grade (I started reading around either towards the end of July or the beginning of August 2018 and finished on October 21st 2018). I 1st heard about it when I went through my MLP phase, and heard about it more when I went through my Undertale phase. I watch some comic dubs here in there and a little bit of optimisticduelist and fridgestuck. Eventually one day I was like "I have nothing else better to do so why not" and I watch Vox Let's Read series. At the time Vox stopped around somewhere in openbound, so I had to read it on my own. I didn't want my parents to find out (they would kill me), so I read it on my mom's computer (in incognito mode) and would sit in a corner of my room trying to finish up HS. Even though 2018 was only 3 years ago, a part of me still feels nostalgic for that year mainly because it was when I 1st read HS and I have a lot of memories because of it.
its kind of a bittersweet song. the more or less upbeat tone of the thing is quite uplifting, yet the track art evokes an almost sentimental feeling over dirk, whilst calling back old memories of his previous instance and the kind of crazy guy he was. indeed the general context of the comic gives this sort of sad yet uplifting feeling, that bad crazy shit has happened but thats all done now so what else is there to do but keep going forward. i guess its probably like recalling a loved one you lost after the end of your grieving process, you could say, still kinda missing them but also having let go because everything fades eventually into dust, and thats something you just have to accept. and i think thats something the comic wants to walk us through, teach us if you will, and that is a beautiful thing for any story to do
5 years old but it's still a beautiful way to put it. I actually come and listen to this when I'm feeling a bit down thinking of a someone close to me I lost to suicide. Saying it's walking us through the end of the grieving process and moving forward really hit the nail on the head for me. Bittersweet indeed.
And now Dave's died the same way his brother did. All the time he lead, all the tears he dare not shed. At least he's finally a hero. Just like bro was
As terrible of a parent as Bro was, he was a hero in a way. While yes, he did abuse Dave a lot, he did it for his own good (Even if going way too far), and it ended up helping Dave at the end. Bro, like Dirk, was *very* overbearing, yet with good intentions. Plus, he was willing to die for Davesprite. And Dave died just like his brother; A hero -(But hey, this comment's from two years ago. Now Dave and Dirk are all fine and well, and we can relax...... -*-sniff-*-).-
I just got reminded of that time he said that he splinters, but doesn't break. Then I see the sword that sends cracks through the shadow, and I finally understand this picture.
*Hears song* Finally, a song that plays that when something goes right in this (amazing) clusterfuck of a story! *takes closer look at Dirk's shadow*.....Fuck you....
To anyone who doesn't realize why it's supposed to be sad, look where the katana is on Dirk's shadow, and think about earlier in the webcomic when Bro died, and remember that Bro is pre-scratch Dirk...
@@leonannaves9273 More like he knows how to cobble things together very well to retroactively make it seem like everything fits. Very little of Homestuck was genuinely thought out very far in advance.
Yeah it's mentioned in the description of this song. Here's description "From Homestuck Vol. 9, released June 12, 2012 Moonsetter by Toby "Radiation" Fox, featuring Samm Neiland on viola and Clark Powell on cello art by SaffronScarf at saffronscarf.deviantart.com"
See? This is one of those songs that gets to your heart mostly because of the good memories associated with it. I mean the song is good, not one of the *very best* Toby has made, but now it'll always be a happy song to me. A happy song for a happy update I watched on a happy day. This is going straight to my phone. "This song... really is associated with good memories. Something that really takes me back."
@@metachirality not only am i everywhere, but also everywhen. which is why i am answering from 2021 and reminding you that we were indeed in this video at a point in time. yeah. yeahhhhhhhhhh................ this song still makes me feel good despite The Stuff Happening. also
I'm so happy that Hussie used Moonsetter as the theme for his latest flash animation ;w; Moonsetter is my all-time favorite theme and this upd8 made me so happy
Yeah its crazy man. I left a comment here 8 years ago. Seeing it here and the amount of people old and new is some sort of evocative feeling the song isn't helping haha.
im like 99% sure i commented here a little under a year ago saying that i never read homestuck and never would, but that somebody sent me this song and i liked it. i just finished year one. im almost done with friendsim. i have a 2000 word google doc about classpects. help me. checking in 2 months later and i've finished up act 5, FINALLY understand the quadrants, and giving the epilogue A Look.
Homestuck is that one thing that somehow keeps finding it's way back into my life be it a random memory, or just one day seeing the number “314 / 413" and then just receiving a whole blast of old memories back into my mind
@@eliasrohmer Working on a Tabletop RPG for it since I decided that would be the most digestable introduction to the series and power system. It's gonna be the Danny Verse/Endling Verse. The tabletop is almost done. The original lorebook from 15 years ago is being reworked and rewritten. All of this is on a cluster of planets called the Vol system. There's also an Earth comic that's sliiightly detatched, but uses the same power system that is currently on hiatus lol
I can not even begin to explain how much I LOVE moonsetter. It was the first homestuck song I ever heard (other then megalovania) and man, it just fills me with so much joy.
Internet Checkpoint: April 17, 2024. My house is being sold. I remember the good old times I spent living in that house. Sometimes I wish I could go back to live in that house one more time. This song is the first song to ever play after my house is sold. I'll never forget the memories.
@@b34m1ng5bro I’d be so sad too and I mean for me it’s that, whenever I listen to moonsetter I feel at ease and relaxing peacefulness yet I want to cry If this was the first song I ever played and I listened to it again then I would be balling my eyes out
Heya fellas, time traveler from 2024 here. I remember discovering Homestuck in 2018, and despite being a late reader, the Fandom treated me well. Despite the weirdness of it all, homestuck and it's fans all together is just really nice and I'm glad I could be a part of it. Even now, I still come back to it's lovely music. - Love yall
This piece is so cheerful, but that low double bass is out of place, like something is wrong beneath the surface. That perfectly describes how it was used in the flash.
If i remember correctly (haven't read homestuck in a while, probably gonna re-read it soon.) It's for the "vriska fix everything" or something like that ?
I have not read Homestuck nor do I know much about it, however, this song is so calming and comforting for me and idk why. It's just so sweet and nostalgic and it makes me feel super warm and fuzzy inside.
I remember being 7 listening to this over and over again when id cry and panic not knowing what homestuck was. This song holds many memories, both traumatic and loved and cherished.
today I realized that my future won't involve alot of people who were once close to me before. home is a place of friendships but its also a place of convenience. after moving I've realized that my efforts weren't reciprocated but I still had such strong emotions for people who barely cared. today I've realized that my future won't have people who were once close to me. its so bittersweet, but you won't grow if youre surrounded by average present me, you grow by living for you.
This was the first ever song I heard from the homestuck soundtrack and I remember instantly falling in love with it when I first heard it. Even now, it's still so melancholic and nostalgic, it puts my heart at ease. After listening to moonsetter I went on to discover loads more homestuck music which I ended up loving as well. I'm convinced that the homestuck and undertale soundtracks are some of the best game/(webcomic) soundtracks I've ever heard, both of them are works of art
What do you feel about the Deltarune soundtrack? It's made by the same guy who created Undertale and some of Homestuck's music. (Also I get that this comment is a bit old)
@@tedtolliver572 I love the deltarune ost (very pleased w the chapter 2 soundtrack as well, with big shot being one of my favs) - it's thanks to acc getting into the game that helps the music hit harder i think. very atmospheric and full of personality - imo toby does a good job at capturing emotions and bringing them to life in his tracks :)
I like to use this song when I feel low or having a bad day. This song kind of brings me up after rough days and helps me look at things in a new light. Makes everything more beautiful and more worth seeing. It also is a big help when I'm frustrated. :3
@@GabrielquintasYT oh god yeah actually. I have this song in a study playlist nowadays for myself and still come back to it regularly. Can't believe its been 8 years since I commented, thanks for making me feel old lol
Back here for the nostalgia. 10 years ago I was struggling with mental health but i had some form of aspirations for the future. Now i'm in "the future" and things just seem to be getting worse.
God, I just started reading Homestuck a couple days ago, I haven't even reached Act 4 but I absolutely ADORE this song. The moment I heard those first notes I instantly knew this was composed by Toby Fox, really shows how recognizable his style is. I'm really hyped to deep dive into this franchise and its fandom
as a former homestuck who has interacted with the fandom before, please trust me on this you DO NOT wanna get into fandom stuff its .... theyre something special. id much more recommend enjoying homestuck while avoiding any major fandom stuff
It's really neat when things evolve, look at Toby Fox now. It all started with him just making music for animations and games and now...He's making the music for those games and those games are his! Also pretty neat thing about Toby is that his music never changes but does at the same time. You can see how this old song from him inspired him in Hometown day from DELTARUNE. 🔵
i absolutely love this song. i love this song so much that i made my own arrangement for it on the piano. i love my arrangement so much that i went to a fine arts competition my church went to and played it there. the judges loved it so much that i qualified for the national level in august because of it. it's crazy how influential a simple song can be in someone's life. toby fox is my goat. (I'm probably gonna upload my performance on my channel soon if you wanna see it it'll be there!)
The music is very nostalgic. It seems to tell you about the good old days, but all the time it reminds you that these are just memories, and there are no friends or friends who were associated with the memories. It hits so hard.
This song and art gives an indescribable feeling, really. The music is overall joyful, but underlying with a tone melancholy, wondering, solitude... and something that I can't really put into words. And that picture just makes my heart hurt. This has to be one of my favorite songs in Homestuck, and Dirk is one of my favorite characters. Ugh so much depth ;~;
I literally wake up to this almost everyday. Makes my morning happier. I guess it's because it reminds me of my uncle that I haven't seen for over 4 years who used to play piano and play songs like this. Love you, Uncle Dan!
and the fact that dirk composed this! he put it together as a music producer, making other things too. but this is just WOW. doesn’t sound like something dirk would make, but in the background there’s so many notes and tunes that make it sound off! as if it’s trying to tell something. not only saying dirk wants to look as if a “cool dude” but really is just self absorbent being a heart player and how they are. He probably would be the sweetest and wouldn’t hide his eyes so much (also foreshadowing hiding of the soul) if it weren’t for the game and such. it’s just really interesting to think about things that are related to others. the things dirk make are just really interesting beside his character. thanks Toby Fox for making this absolute beautiful piece of work. i listen to this all the time.
Okay. I read homestuck way before I played Undertale and randomly today I wanted to listen to a few homestuck songs and holy crap does this sound like the Snowdin song from Undertale
This is the first part of homestuck I was introduced to. My friend didnt want to be obnoxious about the webcomic and told me to check out this song from it. All I knew about homestuck was that it had aliens in it amd that It had this song. I thoroughly injoyed it and listend to it alot while drawing. For a long time I thought the figure was a one horned alien who had dueld someone and had won. I thought the one he killed was represented by the shadow that even though it was gone it still clung to him. I always thought that the alien had been sad about their victory and the others death hense the Moody colors, bitter sweet music and all around melencoly picture. When I eventually read homestuck and found out about trolls I figured that he was one that wasnt introduced yet. Though I was wrong in the end that dosent change the fact that I love moonsetter and homestuck. :D
scrolling through these comments on these videos just hits me with so much nostalgia, i cant believe how old homestuck has gotten :') and after all these years this song still brings me so much comfort
I love this song so much like it makes me so happy and feel a feeling I can't describe bit it's s good feeling, I feel so comfy and safe like I'm around a comfy fireplace with all my loved ones all having fun together, I love this song.
The thing I like about this song is cause it signifies everything becoming better and people LIVING for once. Oh yeah, and it made Davekat canon, (the most important part). Overall it's just a nice upbeat song.
