How I became a singer/songwriter 

Listen to Neverland now! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ursamajor6/neverland

I feel the creepy vocal warm ups. When I was in 5th grade I was in the school choir, and they made us sing a song with movements, we had to sing faster and faster everytime. Translated in english it would be: Do you know the story of the murder in the castle? When the stream of blood poured down the stairs. The head is off, the head is off, the head, the head, the head is off. I had a great time.

I feel honored to be mentioned by THE illymation 😭 I feel the same way~ Im known for nerdcore music but i want to do so much more than just that~ im so happy for how far youve come~ ❤❤❤❤

2:25 As a Middle-school choir student, I never thought the Rose warm-up never sounded like a ritual to me. More like a chorus to a slow, love song.

Being a choir kid myself, Rose was always my favorite vocal warmup and honestly I think it would be so cool if someone would do a rendition of it on an album (because idk if you plan on doing more music but I love the ep)

Wow. You're just gonna be talented at everything all the time!? What's next!? Whatever your heart desires!? When does it end!!!???? ♥️

You have such a beautiful singing voice 🥹

As someone who wants to sing opera, this is so inspiring. My school didn’t even have a theater program, but I’m determined to get that experience somewhere besides elementary school plays😂

I cried so much during the music video. Your voice is so majestic and the animation is beautiful.

Your singing is beautiful

WARNING: LONG ANALYSIS AHEAD. While watching the music video, I realized that whenever she was with him, she was in this cartoon fantasy land, but she is without him in real life, meaning she can only live in this escapism when she is with him. In the real life shots, we can also see her constantly traveling or on the move, implying she is desperatley and continuiously reaching out for this "Neverland" as she calls it. But once the couple finally started getting into real problems, into things that weren't just "fantasy" (i.e., once the boyfriend existed outside of animation form) they crumbled under the pressure, meaning it was just that: A Fantasy. Taking down the lights at the end of the video symbolizes ripping apart the fake world that only exists in your mind. She associated him with a world that is not real and they were not able to make their fantasy a reality. The switching between animation and life action a super interesting concept that I think was handled rather magnificentally. I think it's also interesting how Illy mentions only ever having expressed herself through animation, which is why taking a leap with this music thing is scary; that is also shown throughout the video, with the safe comfortable shots being in animation form, and the mysterious unkown shots being filmed in real life. She knew what she wanted to do from the very beginning, and executed it PERFECTLY! I will be streaming this and checking out the rest of the EP. If you actually read this, thanks lol.

Wow...almost at a loss for words. This music video blew me away. Both with the stotyline, animation and your voice, so beautiful. It's so amazing to see how you have grown through the years, both as a creator and but also as a person.

This song is beautiful. The meaning behind it. I've been struggling with self harm and suicidal thoughts for 2 years now and it's been really hard to deal with. I've always been ashamed of my scars and I've only ever told one person. Telling that one person has been the most comforting thing for me, they've helped me through hard times and I can't imagine how bad I would be if I never told them. This is such a beautiful song explaining how it's better to let people in and not feel ashamed of yourself because it's not a bad thing, you just need help. (Sorry if I got any of this wrong)

Illy’s voice is so soothing while singing. The music video was amazing! Combining animation and live action was a terrific choice.

for anyone who wants to listen to ‘neverland’ on repeat the time stamp is 7:03 :)

I fell in love with your channel, I started binging your videos and then eventually I said "This is the kind of youtuber I want on my subscribed list." Your little references are amazing and all your stories seem to come from the heart. You are not only educational but you are humorous, I hope to be watching you for years.

What I love is you hear mostly people with lower toned voices singing, but having a change is just amazing!

I love the mixture of live-action and animation! The music video and song are gorgeous!

That note on the piano got me nostalgic. Daym, I dont miss my emo-phase at ALL.

Girl! You are not just an amazing animator, but an amazing singer and I love it! Keep being you ❤

This song and your voice are so amazing! Also, as someone whose very first hyperfixation was Peter Pan, I just loved it even more 💚

To see how far you've gotten, since from where you started, is just so amazing and mesmerizingly inspiring!!! Can't wait to see what else is to come!~🥀✨

The way your music video shows a literal representation of animation, or the act of animation, allowing one to escape from reality even in just a few frames, is so beautiful. The shift from yelling on the balcony to holding each other tenderly hit hard for me, someone who was in a situation denying stuff like this. This is an amazing song and music video. 💕💕

That song seriously made me cry. I know I'm late to this, but oh my god you are so talented in drawing, singing and songwriting.

It is quite difficult to get me to cry, but this song legit brought me close. Great work!

Illy's growth into music feels good. One of the best things is that she's kept her animation and singing sides somewhat separate. It might change in the future, but everything's still pretty chilled out, like the tone of her channel. And while her songs aren't necessarily the stuff I'd listen to daily (mainly because they can get a bit heavy and gloomy), her voice is, nevertheless, pretty dang beautiful...

1:46 “How do you know that?” Well either he has perfect pitch or his father took him into the city to see a marching band

Your videos give me that feeling of diving into a great magical story book, and the cartoony style makes me feel relaxed like I have to look at nothing at all, and still see art

Wasn't expecting Rose Red to be in this, but dang the eerily specific to me sitting in my bedroom with the lights turned out listening to this over and over nostalgia hits *hard*!

As someone has gone thru alcoholism, you have seriously changed my life with your animations and your voice, thank you.

1:42 ...WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY...MY FATHER...TOOK ME INTO THE CITY..TO SEE A MARCHING BAND

THE MUSIC VIDEO IS SO AMAZING OML

The music video was amazing!!! I have followed your journey for a while, and for whatever it means from a stranger I’m super proud of you for the steps you’ve taken to get what you want in life. One day maybe I’ll be that brave 🥰 congrats on the EP!

I love how the music video for ‘Neverland’ was in a different style than your usual animations. It really goes to show how great you are at all other art forms too, and I personally might like to see more of it from you in the future 🎤

So that’s what the chapstick meant in your “getting your heart broken” video! I was so confused on why you used chapstick at first, thought it was just an artistic choice, but now that I see it all come together its so awesome!

This music and mv was absolutely amazing, keep up the good work and keep producing more albums!!

Holy hell, I normally don't like songs like these but this is... Odly beautiful. I can see me vinbin to this when I'm sad. 🔥

1:41 "Play the forbidden note!"

4:31 just the sight of beautiful made me start crying. i’ve never related to a song as much as that one. you’re amazing at music, thank you

Previous titles: "How I found my singing voice"/ "Learning how to sing"

I cannot wait to hear more of your songs. You are doing amazing and I’m so glad that you’re following your passion❤!!

Wooow illy! Neverland is now one of my favorite songs lol. It’s amazing seeing you grow in different types of art! And as a voice actor in process your vocal techniques inspire me. Best wishes and have a great Christmas! :)

3:12 You should also do this when just speaking on a stage for theater It helps your voice reach the farthest stretches of the room (important in a big theater no mics) You can also practice it when you are in a grocery store or in public calling to someone Often times in a busy location they won't hear you, You project your voice they might just hear you 😄

The "my mommy made me mash my m&m's" is literally the SAME one we use in my choir

Your music video Neverland was so beautiful!! That part were it started transitioning at the end of you guys fighting made me cry idk why!! This was so pretty I think this my new favorite song!! ❤ keep up the good work illy!! 💕

When i was younger, i loved singing, i used to think when my mom dried my hair with the hairdryer, no one could hear me, so i would sing, one day i asked her “Mom, can you hear me sing when you dry my hair?” She said yes. I stopped singing from that day on because i became shy, i was older, i didn’t feel confident, but this video makes me motivated to sing again, maybe not on stage, but at least to myself. I listen to music a lot and i adore a lot of other people’s voices. Love the music video illy, I appreciate all the effort you put into it❗️❤️ Merry early Christmas to all 🎄🎁

I am so proud of you!! My dad was musically gifted too, he's the reason why I became obsessed with music when I was adopted. I've been singing at churches since I was a toddler, and then that progressed into joining band (I sucked at clarinet because my teacher would get mad at me and I was scared of him), and then I changed schools in 4th grade, I started music class at my new school and was in a lot of musicals. The reason I was in so many is because I was tiny and sounded very young. When the secondary choir (7th-12th) would need kid characters, I'd be recruited. I started choir and drama for real when I was in 7th grade, and I've also been in private singing lessons for a few years. I also have been in community theatre a couple of times. Now I'm in 10th grade and I really want to go into the music industry but I don't know anything about instruments or music theory or music production. I want to go to college for it, but I'm still not convinced I don't suck. I relate to you a lot and I even looked a lot like you before and so it's really cool to see you making music. I can't wait to listen to this on spotify!

Ngl, I've been obsessed with Quelle Surprise since I heard it! I really hope uou make more music so I can make a full playlist of your songs.

Wow, just wow! I Loved the music, the switch between art and IRL You did a fantastic job!

Okay this song pulled my heart strings in such a different way. A good type of different. I've never felt like this ever and can't describe it. All i know that the feeling is amazing

Literally speachless. You have a wonderfull singing voice and incredable talent. This song made me shed a tear. Truly beautiful❤️

You have such an absolutely beautiful singing voice! Sorry I'm late, but this is too amazing to not comment about. I also absolutely love your music video! Sounds amazing and love the visuals, especially the switch between live action and animation! Great job! Can't wait for more! (the music actually reminded me of kh)

I don’t usually get so emotional over music but it made me shed a tear, congrats you’ve won me over with music

Story time animator, solo mission mafia master, AND a song maker!? She's so talented

5:23 After seeing the plushia, I cried. Words can not explain how that made me feel. I’m emotionally stable after that. 3:30 Made me tear up. The little copia, wow. My grandpa crashed his car and died, also killing my cat. I only now recovered because of these moments. As a huge Ghost band fan. The animators truly outdid themselves with that. As I shed my tears I will always remember thus moments. Whoever added those has my heart, literally. 🫴🫀 After seeing this, my life has become complete. I finished school and became a police, all thanks to that! I learned to cook, clean, sing, play every instrument, write songs, write books, talk to others and much more. Literal words can’t describe what I’m feeling, literal tears are shedding. I got a doctors degree, completed such school only to quit to become a police! Wow, I’m shocked. Honestly, this is awesome!! Me after seeing this Hey baby Kiss the goat Whoa Kiss, kiss, kiss the go-goat You've been playin' around with magic that is black But all the powerful magical mysteries never give a single thing back You've been daddied by all the dudes that were not dad And all of those dads never gave you the things That you should have had It ain't always what it seems When you cling onto a dream It ain't always there to please you But he's the guy you wanna do And you know that it takes two Luckily he wants to do you too Satan Lucifer Osculum obscenum Hey baby Kiss the goat Ahhh Kiss, kiss, kiss the go-goat Hey baby Hey, hey, hey kiss the goat Ahhh Kiss, kiss, kiss the go-goat It ain't always what it seems That glitter wasn't gold As opposed to what they told you But he's the guy you wanna do And you know that it takes two Luckily he wants to do you too Satan Lucifer Osculum obscenum It ain't always what it seems When you cling onto a dream It ain't always there to please you But he's the guy you wanna do And you know that it takes two Luckily he wants to do you too Satan Lucifer Osculum obscenum

The animation in the music video was astonishing and original it didn’t remind me of anything. At some points it reminded me of Disney animation and the background music is great along with your vice is outstanding the piano and some hind of string instrument like a violin or something was amazing

That was fucking fire The animation/live action combination was sick The music was on beat and really good And i felt a really good story that was emotional and driven Good job illy! This is genuinely awsome

Her voice is just amazing! 😧

Illy, your voice is incredible and I can’t wait to hear more of your music!❤️😊

i love learning how to sing! its so fun and singing on a stage feels AMAZING!!!

Makes me feel that thing called emotions. Congrats on both your visual and performing/musical arts journeys!

Words cannot describe how much I loved that song, I will try to support you as much as I can.

Illy that was Awesome, thank you for sharing your voice with world. 😊

You sing beautifully!! As always, the quality is great, the art is wonderful and I really appreciate the hunour and content!

The music video and song are absolutely gorgeous!! They literally had me tearing up, you’re doing an amazing job ❤

That was a beautiful song, illy! Definitely gonna listen to it on Spotify. The story part reminds me of my own musical experiences. I was in musicals at my church and I played the trombone for 2 years in the elementary school band, (but I don't usually like to talk about it). Later, I would do a few vocal classes in my sophomore year of high school with one of my classmates for at least a month. I later joined choir the following year, up until my graduation. Overall, it was great and allowed me to step a bit out of my comfort zone. Anyway, amazing as always. Keep it up, illy. 😀

She gave me full body chills and in a good way

Its genuinely my favourite thing to see youtubers and other creatives find something they enjoy In music

absolutely phenomenal, already added the EP to my playlist the day it came out! so glad your doing so much with music, it's amazing!

Can you like, sing forever? It's an absolute treat hearing you sing, you should be very proud of your talent

I love your music! Keep the good work!

That was the most beautiful music video I've ever seen. You are seriously talented.

1:54 ladies and gentlemen and everything in between, our favorite art teacher has returned!

I'm currently sitting here with a cat plush that looks exactly like the one in your stunning music video... what a nice coincidence. ❤

Wow, I absolutely LOVED your singing. Almost made me cry, even.

Congratulations with finding your musical passion and creating something fantastic! 👏👏

You’ve made it so far Illy! I’ve been watching your videos for a while, and they bring me so much joy. I also have a chaotic and trash eating cat myself, and relate to the cat stories 😆 ❤

I love neverland! It's amazing. You and everyone else who worked on it did an awesome job! Can't wait to add it to my spotify!

Oh. My. God. That was so good! I love the transition from animation to live action! That was beautiful 🤩

The instruments the art the video and the singing Chefs kiss

1:41 You gave 2000 emo kids heart attacks with that one illy

1:42 I didn't expect to get G noted by an illymation video 😂. Great song and video, though!

This gave me chills! Your an amazing singer and I gotta say, you are beautiful!

Omg that music video really touched me. You sang beautifully! I can feel the pain, this music video made me tear up heavily!

3:06 OH SH*T THE ODD1SOUT

ILLY!!!!! That's amazing! You have so much talent, thank you for sharing that beautiful song with us! The animation is so great and switching to IRL sometimes is so poetic. You and your entire team did so well!

The look the guy got when Illy played the note, the face of fear of it all coming back or maybe it never left.......

Ahhhhhhhh I'm not crying, no that's just the talent and emotions triggering my heart strings and mucus membranes. Jeez illy, life must be so beautiful and so profoundly and unknowingly mysterious and vast for you, yet full of wonder and scarily awe inspiring and subtle existential dread with a tinge of nihilistic optimism. Like. Thank you for sharing your universe, and also, you are exactly who you're supposed to be and the universe wouldn't exist without you. So much love and care and comfort and support and all the balanced zen compassion for you, with you and to you. Human to human, I love you ❤️

3:00 My leg! Couldn’t resist. 😢 Beautiful. Have a merry Christmas

Your voice is like a angel and Ariel singing

Wow. that was so beautiful. A very beautiful story and i love the animation vs the real people, and your voice, your voice just makes it all better. you truly have a gift. That video really touched my heart, i really enjoyed it.

Wow the music video gave me CHILLS!! The contrast between real life and animation were really nice and the story telling was great and touching and- It almost made me cry, which is rare, so gg!!

7:55 such a beautiful song and voice Love it

3:18 shoutouts anyone who got that reference

Your voice is beautiful! I have been wanting to do something like this for a while! But have always felt that my voice wasn’t good as others. This video is a inspiration. Thank you for inspiring me

That piano has so much OOMPH, and your voice on top is mixed so well, I'm gonna have to study this for music composition holy shit

4:05 WHAT?! Or30?? As in the one who made the fanmade Encanto song Turn It Down? That's awesome

If you are in a school musical and you don't feel like you're in a cult for part of rehearsal here's something wrong!😂😂 P.S. Your singing voice is SO good and this song is AMAZING!!!

i really liked this video. both the story animation and the song. never expected to see a music video use both animation and live action.

I have to be honest Illy. I listened to the EP on Spotify and I absolutely LOVE IT! I cant exactly explain how I loved it but the EP was just so perfect! I honestly can’t wait for your future in music and I will be always one of your fans! :)