Sonic 30th Anniversary Song: CRUSHING THIRTIES ■ feat. Johnny Gioeli of CRUSH 40 ■ ANIMATION 

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Damn, Sonic final boss music lyrics are getting a little personal now.

Two things Sonic has that most men don't have at 30: 1. He still gots it with the ladies. 2. He's got someone who loves him.

And then Sonic Frontiers happened, an amazing opportunity for Sonic. Though his voice had changed over his years, despite his race having a slow aging process, he still killed the role with actually good writing. He got medical care, paid off his debt, and he's ready to start up again.

I wouldn't mind an entire movie about this timeline. An action-comedy adult movie where Eggman decides to take over the world again, Sonic has to actually do something that _isn't_ food delivery to make money, maybe Tails even joining in, excited to do something that _isn't_ office work, and at the end of it all Eggman and Sonic have this funny little moment where they both just go "I miss the good old days" and that was Eggman's motive the entire time

The man is 54 years old and still KILLS IT on the mic. Legend.

The animation looks like an official Sonic cartoon. Except with way more existential crisis in it. This is incredible!

Dude seeing sonic in his 30’s and being a retired hero is such a cool concept. The part when he gets that heroic shine in his eye after what seems like years and he stops eggman is just… I can only explain it like this. “WHOA WHOA WHAT’S HAPPENING- HOLY SHIIIIII AHHHH!”

I love the way this acknowledges the fact that as sonic gets older he will slow down, but age will not effect eggman at all because his robots do the work!

All those references, from the lyrics to the visuals are hilarious, it's a super well done video, even the download link is called "Crush 30" LOL

Damn this hits kind of hard. Wasn't expecting that.

Pay respects to tails he looks more tired than any adult you can see his depression

I am the same age as Sonic Adventure and I feel this on an emotional level

I like how Sonic can still run fast even though he's getting older.

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I love the fact that despite all humiliation Sonic has to endure, he still smiles

I love how he does his sonic unleashed expression at 1:27

People really seem to over look the part where the lyrics are "Still that's you, some changes you have to embrace. Staying true, and moving on at your own pace!" It's not all hopeless!

You know, this would unironically make a great premise for a Sonic game, with maybe the cynicism toned back a little. You start off with an intro stage, with all the usual Sonic stuff going on with the colors and the speed and the attitude, but after reaching the end off the stage and defeating the intro boss (potentially Eggman), we skip thirty years into the future. All the Sonic characters are the same, and haven't aged a day, but the world around them changed. Eggman stopped being a world-conquering nuisance and became a businessman. His robotics made life easier for everyone, the animals moved into the city, everybody is mostly content, but the main cast had grown apart, and there are no more adventured to be had, so they live mundane, boring lives (though maybe not as depressing ones as depicted here). Then suddenly, a new group of robotic villains show up out of the blue, take control of Eggman's robotic "helpers", and now the main characters have to come out of retirement for one last big adventure. Then, during the story, Sonic gets more and more fretful, fearing that once the threat is taken care of, it *really* will be the last adventure. The characters can discuss this, it could lead to friction and conflicts, and in the end it would turn out that the villains were actually side-characters from the old games who conspired in order to bring back the old status quo of a fast blue hedgehog chasing a fat man on a weird helicopter, just so that they could go back to their glory days, the rest of their peaceful society be damned. Sonic and company could once again reflect on this reveal, how time waits for no one and change is natural, and after defeating the bad guys and restoring peace, it could end with some kind of uplifting note about not clinging to one's nostalgia, looking forward, and living a fulfilling life in the now instead of trying to return to their youth when everything seemed simpler. But then we'd have a post-credits scene about Sonic and co. in their daily lives, more lively and balanced than they were at the beginning, and just when you'd think it's an aesop about accepting boring middle-class life, they come together at the end of the day to plan some kind of expedition with the motto, "The world is a big place. If adventure doesn't come to you, go outside and find it!". Wink to the camera, end scene.

(0:46) The stress & depression that middle-aged Tails has inflicted made me sad.

I always thought that Sonic would have some semblance of 4th wall breaking self awareness when it comes to his age. Mario hasn't changed really at all, but Sonic literally has eras of his life portrayed in games and comics and now movies. I think seeing Sonic still persist and be as carefree as he can, as adventurous as always with a tad more wisdom is actually really cool. Very nice video.

I get a kick out of seeing them struggle at bland real life like the rest of us.

Amy's really being the best wife she could be here. Pushing her partner to focus on what's important, taking care of whatever chores she can, and backing up her SO when a villain tries to do some dumb garbage to her hometown. Not a glamorous job, but a necessary one.

0:44 I love how sonic accidentally hits a car first, before getting the right path

I love how it portrayed Sonic Forces as everything on fire. Also I loved how Tails was married to Cream and overworked, Knuckles was a construction worker while Big was filthy rich and got all the bitches. Silver was also in therapy. XD

Somehow they still made Sonic feel like Sonic even though he's supposed to be a depressed 30 y/o. Like, at the end where he still shows off his, sorta roughed up but still cool, skills and charm which makes the girls swoon over him instantly. Peek Sonic.

this is amazing, all of the references really put it together

I like how you add Humongous Entertainment plush characters such as Putt-Putt (with his dog, Pep), Freddi Fish, and Pajama Sam appear next to Silver in this animation. I'm shocked to see my childhood characters in there! How my mind has blown! Those were my childhood times back in the 2000s!

I'm 29, turning 30 this year. I'm already starting to feel my back get uppity with me. Sit Up Straight, kids, and don't ever slouch. I'm warning you. You'll regret it.

I absolutely love the “where are they now”-ness of all this, it’s a super cool concept and execution.

Dont know why, but this video represents for me how the sonic series has decayed, but still got the spark to be great again, just like sonic in his 30s, hope that frontiers makes that spark shine like in the old times again

The way the song references all the Sonic games is just perfect.

Sonic having an existential crisis with a bangar in the background is probably something i didn't know i wanted

This is great. Still after 30 years Sonic still knows how to impress, for better and for worse. Miss those Adventure games.

"No time to live, no time to learn" hits close to home. Thanks for this amazing collab!

0:37 the avatar on the news is just going insane 0:41 also, old man owl!

30 is only a bad age if you let it be. It all matters what you have done to improve yourself up to this point, if you have even bothered to look inside yourself to figure out who you are.. I'm 30 and I'm at my prime. I'm doing loads better than I ever had in my life, I'm steadfast in my principles and don't accept any fake people into my life no matter how small my circle is or even if i have a one at all. I don't need a constant in my life besides me. That's how others should look at it. Always progress forwards.

Hearing Johnny's voice just one more time. You've truly blessed us with a gift. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

This hits hard, it kinda has that ''life just gets worse as you get older'' vibe. And i can relate to this alot.

CRUSHING IN YOUR THIRTIES, CRUSHING IN YOUR THIRTIES!!! Keep it up guys, with your marvelous songs and beautiful animation styles!

I love the big Jazz Jackrabbit plush at the end

THIS IS SO GOOD IT'S MIND BLOWING

People born in the mid 90s are definately feeling this one.

References and cool tidbits (hopefully minimising obvious ones): 0:00 Opening being Sonic 2's SEGA opening. 0:05 Sonic's pose being the same from Sonic Generations' intro. 0:10 Knuckles recreates the face from Mania Adventures. 0:14 Night of the Werehog BG, with Chip holding the ice cream he gets from the Ice Cream Vendor in Unleashed 0:22 The Avatar from Sonic Forces' reveal trailer, framed picture of Yuji Naka frowning, Monster Can on the table. 0:28 Roboticised versions of the Chao Machine from SA1DX/SA2B, the robots being from Sonic Heroes. 0:30 Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games poster in BG, Amy has a Pico Pico Hammer tattoo, at 0:26 there's a medal labelled "Rio" from the Olympic Games and the middle trophy are the Emblems from SA1/SA2 0:37 "Doesn't want to go on Adventure 3" 0:38 Scrap Brain(?) in the background producing pollution 0:40 Doge with... an interesting brand name. The text was grafitti'd over with "Epic Fail" at the bottom. And of course, Sonic is delivering Chilli Dogs. Also, That Bird Dude from the Sonic OVA (I tried finding their name, no dice since he's mostly called "mister", "sir" or "old man") 0:44 San Fransisco's Bridge from the SA2 concept art, found in Generations I believe? The cars are from another game, but I don't remember which. 0:46 Knuckles coming out of the pothole like in SA2's post-Aquatic Mine cutscene. This one might be a bit of a stretch, but his favourite food is grapes, and he's holding a wine bottle. Also, Tails recreating the Dad from Coraline. 0:47 Evolved Cheese holding a cheese sandwich. 0:54 Overall Rating, the Rank and "Mission Cleared" text from SA2, the Chao image from the Goodbye Chao screen. "You're Too Slow" on the signpost. 1:02 Popsicle Sonic. 1:04 Sonic's crouching pose. I don't remember where from, it looks familiar. 1:10 Sonic recreates the pose from Sonic X before he turns into Dark Sonic. 1:17 Faceplant from the Black Knight. 1:24 Nosescratch pose from way too many games to mention. 1:26 Do I need to mention this one? 1:27 Sonic recreates the famous "Derp Sonic" from Sonic Unleashed 1:30 Not a reference but I'll add it anyway, he drops the 3 rings from the delivery. 1:33 Posessed Amy from that one Sonic X scene, Eggman recreates his Sonic 2/3K run 1:35 Another... reference. 1:39 Sticks the Badger lookalike on the far right, and I believe in the pool on the left is a character from the IDW comics? Again, couldn't find 'em. 1:43 Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish and Pajama Sam plushies. The Chao Doctor from SA2, "It's No Use" on the paper, Spiritual Blaze image in reference to her "death" in '06. I feel like the "Chao Therapy" image is in reference to that one meme image with the zoomed-in birdseye perspective, but I don't know the name nor origin. 1:44 The donkey and cats from Lone Digger's 'Caravan Palace' thanks to @James Hughes and @Bart Plays Stuff for pointing it out. 1:45 Sonic and Shadow being served by Fallout Guy. 1:46 "Egg Casino" being styled after Casinopolis from Sonic Adventure, and the Hint Box from Knuckles'/Rouge's SA levels saying "LOL" 1:49 Ecco the Dolphin poster on Big's wall, underneath it being a Dreamcast VMU. I think, since it looks more like a Tamagotchi. Underneath those is a Mega Drive/Genesis and a bunch of games. Also he drinks coke.... References in the Lyrics: "Crushing 30s" like Crush 40. Kinda obvious, but... 0:23 "At the speed of sound" referencing "Rolling around at the speed of sound" from City Escape. 0:38 "Green Hill is..." yeah. 0:48 "A hero with no rings in his hand?" referencing Seven Rings in Hand from Secret Rings. 1:04 "Scraping your brain" like Scrap Brain? Is this one a stretch? 1:14 "No time to live, no time to learn" referencing Live and Learn. 1:23 "Grind another rail" obvious, but the several grinding mechanics. 1:30 "Like a truck" referencing the Truck Chase from SA2. 1:35 "A city from whith there's no escape" referencing City Escape.

The ending of the full song really hits different after frontiers

At 1:30, he drops three rings. He was paid three rings for the chili dog God the detail in this is amazing

the animation and the music KILLS. insane stuff to those involved!

This is so high quality… the animation is beautiful and jam packed with references, the song is both funny and epic, the lyrics are also filled with references… and of course, Johnny of Crush 40 is the cherry on top! As a Sonic fan, I absolutely adore this (I have a feeling if Sonic himself watches this, he’d relate to it a little too well)

this is Actually really good! Amazing job you guy's! 🦔

Honestly, this song perfectly embodies the sad state of sonic of once being on the top then falling from grace.

1:08 I really appreciate the "yeah yeah yeah!" here. Brings me back to Live And Learn

I love this song and I translated it into Japanese even though there aren't many japanese comments. I hope you like it. かつて俺は音速のヒーローだった。 なのに、過去の栄光に足を取られて今じゃ音速なんて出せやしない。 ウィキペディアでは未だに15歳なんて書かれているけど、グリーンヒルってどんなだったっけ。 録音テープのように、時を巻き戻すことなんて出来ない。 リングが無くなったのはいつからだろう。 ブルーな毎日。世界を救ったところで家賃が払えなけりゃ意味がない。 痛みから逃げるように全速力で走る。 けれど囁きが聞こえるんだ。 もうすぐ30になる。もうすぐ30になる。 簡単なカーブすら曲がりきれない。 生きて学べだって？ 30になっちまう。30になっちまう。 ま、ぼちぼちやっていこうぜ。 あいつらともすっかりご無沙汰してる。一人は子どもの世話で連絡をよこしやしないし、もう一人は「仕事でそれどころじゃない」だとさ。 ドリームキャストの埃を払って冒険に出かけよう。カエルくんを探して胸焼けするくらいチリドッグを食べて。 ああ、そろそろハンマーを掲げて妻が帰ってくる。 ブーストをかけてボーナスポイントを稼ぐんだ。 だけど医者が言ったんだ。「あまり関節に負担をかけないように。」 痛みから逃げるように全速力で走る。 けれど囁きが聞こえるんだ。 もうすぐ30になる。もうすぐ30になる。 昔はオープンな心の持ち主、今じゃ開胸手術を受ける患者。 30になっちまう。30になっちまう。 ま、ぼちぼちやっていこうぜ。 レールを変えたところで何も振り切れやしない。 30になっちまうんだ。 現実はあの時の暴走トラックのように追いかけてくる。 でももう運は使い切った。 30になっちまうんだ。 もはやエスケイプする場所もない。 かつての失敗が俺を苦しめる。 今さら気づいた。人生は終わりのない挑戦なんかじゃないってことを。 それでも変化を受け入れて、俺は俺らしく、自分のペースで進むんだ。 MRIの結果が来たけど怖くて見れない。なんたって もう30になっちまうんだ。 痛みから逃げるように全速力で走る。 けれど囁きが聞こえるんだ。 もうすぐ30になる。もうすぐ30になる。 簡単なカーブすら曲がりきれない。 生きて学べだって？ 30になっちまう。30になっちまう。 ま、ぼちぼちやっていこうぜ。 30になっちまう。30になっちまう。 ま、ぼちぼちやっていこうぜ。 30になっちまう。30になっちまう。 全力で突っ切れ。

Потрясающая анимация и музыка. Особенно рад за отсылки на Adventure, Heros, Unlishead, 06 и разумеется, Sonix X и OVA. P.S. Даже здесь засветился пиратский перевод.

I feel like sonic could be semi decent at a delivery job, just he has to *not* break the sound barrier and mess up whatever he was hired to deliver

Fantastic animation and Johnny killed the song 🔥🔥

Damn cool, love crush 40 songs since the 90s. Thx 😊 🙏 goodness you still kick ass

Dude I freaking love this song, feels like crush40 celebrating sonics 30 years

Speaking of age, Johnny Gioeli is also almost 30 years with Sonic and it sounds just as powerful as in 98', I love Crush 40

Wow, that's some good animation.

Revisiting this makes me so Happy

I’ve been ignoring this video for a while and wow I regret it. This is amazing, I enjoyed every second of this!

Amy being Sonic's legit girlfriend/housewife keeping his ass grounded and having his back even if it's begrudgingly is oddly funny and adorable, if only to see her scare Eggman off so he'd leave Sonic alone for once. Also, dear god Tails having an office job and looking completely dead inside hits WAY too hard man.

Tails legit looks like he's about 4 seconds away from ending it.

Omg I love this!!! ❤❤❤ they should make it more of this

Nice "what if" scenario on what's possible if Sonic gave it up & great beat as expected. Just purchased the song & love it to the end! However, as I know Sonic with what he's been through even if it was to happen, Sonic always finds a way to get back on track & doing what he loves & does best!

as much as the music slaps we also need to give a standing fucking ovation to the animation team. the sheer amount of thoughtfullness, gags, references and overall care in every single scene is astounding. godspeed to everyone involved

Honestly, I don't blame Sonic. He's saved the world a whole bunch of times, and if we're counting the comics, an *infinite* amount of times in an *infinite* amount of universes. He's worked hard, and it's only gonna get worse... ...unless something goes right in his Frontiers debut. Actually, how COME he doesn't have enough rings? He's found millions over his games, a couple thousand shouldn't be that bad. *And fuck the guy who orders his food across a city to get it within 15 seconds only to pay 4 rings.*

Nobody talking about how Big won BIG in the end and tails was working for a fine Cream and Cheese😅

30 years and Sonic is still going strong and fast! The animation style resemble Sonic Mania Adentures and cutscenes from Sonic Origins.

I'm honestly surprised that Crush 40 managed to return for fan projects, despite no longer being hired to do the soundtracks for official Sonic media.

Man, I love Crush 40. And not only you managed to nail the vibe of their songs, you also got the vocalist to take part.

I like how you guys snuck in a few Exterminatus Now cameos in the credits. And Klaymen, which I absolutely didn't see coming! Astonishingly good piece of work from everyone involved, way to go!

I grew up with the blue hero am now 56 and still seeing him with new designs of soinc best game I ever played ❤

0:47 The fact they made Tails looks like the Charles Jones Meme from Coraline is amazing.

I love the fact that Big out of all characters, is the one who's in the best position and is probably the most financially stable.

1:23 damn dude little high for Amy's dress to fly up just from turning around? lol

I just noticed that there is a reference to the phrase "Gotta Go Fast", which was changed to " gotta take slow "💀

i'd legit watch an entire show with this premise

Man, a part of me will always love Crush 40. Can't wait to see what happens at Sonic's 40th

well sonic doesnt need to be sad no more, my man got himself an amazing game this year

"The 20s will be your best years!" Tails:

If this was done instead for the 40th anniversary it would’ve been so perfect, because then it would be “Crushing in your 40s”, and I love that.

I can't be the only one who thinks this looks like a genuine official TV show opening or movie quality passionate work that looks professionally awesome in its own right.

Holy crap 1:42 Is that Freddy Fish? Man that brings back memories...

Amo a Sonic y esta calidad de animacion y diseños increibles de los personajes son como un un cumplido para este erizo y sus amigos, sin duda el video se tiene merecido tantas vistas

This song screams existential crisis and the fear of becoming middle aged in a world that has long since moved away from your type of "cool"

I love how this song really represents Sonic being in a low point after his earlier successes. Pretty accurate to the current state of the franchise

I would love to see more of this world. Looks pretty neat to see the "after all is said and done".

We need this song to be official! I've watched this so many times! I LOVE THIS SONG! Nice work!

Let's hope Sonic Frontiers gives Sonic enough money to buy that anti-aging cream he's been looking into.

I like how Eggman seems to be doing so much better than Sonic financially, but still goes out of his way to throw down with Sonic.

“You lose control on the slightest turn,” That one took me a while. 😅

Воткнуть отсылку к "Госуслугам" в песню про Соника - это надо уметь 🤣

No matter how many years pass, Johnny Gioeli will always make the most amazing Sonic songs! That'll never change.

This was EXCELLENT. All the little references, the sound of the music, the style of the animation... And the existential crisis that I feel right now.

Posting this here since most see this version first, the Animation is Stellar, but because of how the song works it misses the Second part, the Part that challenges the first leaving you with a hopeful outlook at the end. Timestamps for the original song 2:41 here to really expand on sonic's now lost of he used to be, theres another speed demon Born with his power, Another Sonic you may say, Young and imature and a Fan of the same character. I originally wanted to also make him a Hedgehog to expand on that front, like his past not only him choosing to be affected by it but also being faced litterally by someone who has what he cosidered his. an armadillo would work better now I think, putting into reference how Mighty was a Sonic Pallate swap, and just way more niche, I'd imgine in the this future he's working with knuckles in conctruction, doesn't need a hat because of his hard shell. So in these scene both are going into their own destenations, Sonic delevring his Chillidogs for Rings Paid, and our oc(Do not Steal) that represents sonic's past self going to school, they hit a crossing point 3:03 where sonic Surpsried in meeting someone else who can match his speed, like Shadow, but is way Younger. and (I'll call him T) T Surprised in meeting his Favorite Hedgehog, Both fall but T is able to cacth himself, while sonic Springs from car to car until hitting the Ground 3:06. T comes to his aid above him, while sonic's crushed most of his Chillidog deliveries and Soul crying on the floor 3:09. T helps Sonic get Up, holding hand and grining while sonic is still in desmay 3:16, sonic looks at the sky to see stars then stares down at T 3:17, he grins, packs up whatever chilidog wasn't destroyed, and prepares with T, to go at his pace arms together 3:21-3:25 3:31 overtime moves through faster and faster slowly gaining speed, failing first order, then moving on to the next getting better and better, while T is Scraficing his school to bring Sonic from his Lowest. overtime sonic starts excerising, eating what AMY cooks and Giving her more affection, and gains higher Ranks for stages(He gained a C Rank thats a 1/1000 he's getting better!) has a happier Attetude like he used to, a Smile against the Harsh World. his friends can feel this while he passes, pushing them to find what they want out of their own Lives 4:14 until sonic and T meet paths again and see two people about to get his by a two cars, they do what they do best, Save their World.

This has so many references and Easter Eggs here: 0:31 Amy has her Hammer as a Tattoo 0:40 The food stand that shall not be named has Doge as its logo. 0:42 Old Man Owl as the Chilly Dog Cook 0:55 You're Too Slow! 1:02 Sonic Ice Cream Bar Reflected in Water 1:10 Dark Super Sonic Transformation Reference 1:23 Amy's Rolling Pin Colored after Her Hammer 1:26 JoJo's Reference 1:33 Possesses Amy from Sonic X (The Teeth) 1:36 Another JoJo's Reference (To Be Continued) 1:43 It's No Use! (A bunch of other small references to other things scattered around room here) 1:44 Cats from Lone Digger in Background and Vault Boy as Bartender

I love how the reflection in the puddle at 1:01 is just the Sonic Popsicle. XD

This is the greatest song ever.

I like the fact how done Sonic is with Robotnik. Just goes up and punches him.