A song
Added 2023-10-11 00:14:58 +0000 UTCHey gang,
New creative outlet for me on a fresh channel. Hoping to evolve it over time while keeping it simple :)
Appreciate and am grateful for yall :)
J
Comments
Still sticking to my thought. Buying things feels like love to oneself. To stop how it satisfies that need is still based in how you show love to yourself and others. I appreciate all the comments. Thank you Joel, but it is as simple as I've stated. Love is about positive energy. If shopping provides the euphoric feeling of love, then it's hard to stop. Admitting that, then trying to find another activity to provide that same euphoric (loving) feeling is your solution. I understand, even though I'm not into shopping as many people are. When I need to feel better, I prefer to be alone and pray. I hope this explains my opinion better.πππ
Gayle
2023-10-19 06:44:33 +0000 UTCNeed to add something been thinking....what's the point? If you mean everything the answer is love. If that doesn't make sense, then you are harboring too much fear. Fear can only destroy, Love can only build....think logically, love is the only answerπππ
Gayle
2023-10-18 09:24:37 +0000 UTCA song, Pog! Tack for sharing, sounds Gute Mate πΊπΎ
PhantomFidget
2023-10-17 18:09:46 +0000 UTCWait.. What did I miss? π₯Ή LOVE ITπ€ Miss your songs sm
Jess Haggstron
2023-10-13 01:33:03 +0000 UTCI think having a separate channel for this is a really good idea. I've done content pages before and when it's a lot of mixed content it doesn't tend to do as well. People who are very interested in a particular topic want that topic and only that, so they will likely lose interest if you don't continue just that content. I think it's smart to start a new page and once it gets going incorporate it into the other one while still doing your other videos. Obviously, there's die hard fans that want to watch whatever you make; but, others don't care about commentary or anything else and would rather just see this side of you. You're accommodating both sides. Perhaps more work for you, so just don't burn yourself out; but, it's a great new adventure.
Melissa
2023-10-11 21:37:18 +0000 UTCYeah I think you have a valid point! For now it's separate, once I have ~5 videos or so I'm thinkin I'll shout it out from the main or make a video with dressed up versions on the main, linking to the Roomie writes songs channel
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 17:33:32 +0000 UTCI love this singing style. Beautiful melody and strong lyrics. Best of luck with the new channel πΆπΆ
Elli
2023-10-11 15:36:51 +0000 UTCJen!! Hej Hej!! Thank you!! Not cake, but a huge chocolate chip cookie, decorated. π
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 13:11:37 +0000 UTCThank you, @Mona!! ππ»ππ»
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 13:09:25 +0000 UTCRoomie writes songs π
JustSomeJK
2023-10-11 13:08:57 +0000 UTCWhat is the name of the new channel?!
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 13:05:24 +0000 UTCI was only thinking about it from the perspective of the chance of video being shown to a larger audience, but I wasn't thinking about the impact of lower performing videos on both what the algorithm decides to do on other future videos and on brands decision regarding sponsorships. Thanks for explaining, it is really interesting to me at least, and it helps me understand some of your decisions regarding content.
Adina
2023-10-11 12:05:29 +0000 UTCYou kinda have to play along with the tiktok and IG/reels game too. As much as I despise tiktok (I don't even have an account, to be totally transparent I see them on IG and YT π«£)...Ppl follow clips of music around the internet from there. π€·ββοΈ
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 11:56:15 +0000 UTCWhich is what this just made me think, it's interesting that ppl were all "RΓOOOOOOMIEEEE WHERE'S THE MUUUUUSIIIIC?!?!?!?!!" one would think those ppl would be watching similar content to that still, since they liked it so much? It would seem that would lead back around to you, if you do similar content again?
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 11:51:56 +0000 UTCThat is so beautiful π₯Ί and the lyrics.. so true
Nina L
2023-10-11 07:58:29 +0000 UTCThereβs new music!! As long as I donβt do daily we should be able to be creative
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 07:42:19 +0000 UTCI hope you are able to work in some different kind of music to the commentary videos. So you don't have to react to the same stuff all the time. I know that's all some people are there for though
Lianne Conroy
2023-10-11 07:30:56 +0000 UTCAnything you sing is for me, Joel! I fell in love with your voice a long time ago, you can sing simlish for all I care π
Calize
2023-10-11 07:30:03 +0000 UTCYea itβs also just a different type of melody/phrasing! Not every song will be for everyone :)
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 07:28:16 +0000 UTCAha, ok! Well, itβs obviously also still a work in progress. Once the pads or synths come in, itβll sound more βdoneβ already!
Calize
2023-10-11 07:14:52 +0000 UTCItβs a different style you picked up on! Iβve listened a lot to artists that are a bit looser and more speaking rhythmically recently, who also write better/more poetic lyrics. Iβll make all kinds of songs on that channel
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 07:12:38 +0000 UTCThereβs some pretty interesting examples of travel channels centered around a certain area for example, shifting to another area on the same channel and views plummeting. Then they made a fresh channel and abandoned the old one (not that Iβm planning to do that) and they blew up bigger than ever. In 2023 βchannelsβ should be thought of more like βshowsβ imo
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 07:10:50 +0000 UTCI think thereβs a massive opportunity for songwriting content, itβs super under-optimized, but ye itβs different. Iβve transitioned audiences in the past, but the algorithm is a bit more centered around catering to a very specific audience recently so splitting up commentary and songwriting is what Iβm gonna start with, perhaps with some songwriting ones every once in a while on the main. I think the songwriting videos I did with Jonas & August were pretty cool, but being on the channelmight actually have held them back. Thereβs realities around getting views/money I need to weigh when doing these things, so for now itβs separate
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 07:08:50 +0000 UTCThe head voice πβ€οΈ If Iβm allowed to give some criticism, I feel like the lyrics somehow donβt gel well. Itβs like itβs too much of a speaky phrasing? But Iβd listen to anything you sing anywayβ¦
Calize
2023-10-11 07:04:57 +0000 UTCItβs something Iβve thought about - I just think the audiences are a little bit different. For now the important thing is to get started with this, Iβm also filming normal commentary content thatβll go on the main. My experience is that thereβs a lot of people on the main channel who arenβt interested in songwriting content, mainly pop music commentary, and anecdotally mixed audiences seem to hold channels back a bit. I also donβt want too many underperforming videos on the main channel because that may detract sponsors, which for now are my main income source :)
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 06:46:36 +0000 UTC'heartbroken Roomie's' songwriting reminds me of Lewis Capaldi π₯Ήππ€
Nataliekey
2023-10-11 06:19:04 +0000 UTCThe song sounds great, I really like this idea of just coming and singing a piece of a song when you feel like it. But, at least for me youtube just started pushing Roomie Official content again, the videos were not in my recommended for a couple of years, and now one in every 5 recommendations is a RO video. So why not publish whatever you are working on on the main channel?
Adina
2023-10-11 06:15:15 +0000 UTCHappy birthday! ππ§‘
Mona
2023-10-11 06:12:24 +0000 UTCOh beautiful words beautiful melody and singing! And I love that it is available for everyone. not just us on Patreon.
Brandt
2023-10-11 06:08:24 +0000 UTCOmg itβs so beautifulβ¦ The song, the idea, your voice and your music - everything is so simple and clear, just pure beauty and emotions, without any visual or sonic βfireworksβ - getting straight to my soul / my heart / whatever itβs called.. Great idea, love it so much πππ
Franceska
2023-10-11 06:07:13 +0000 UTCAlways so nice to wake up to something like this on my phone, this is so beautifully sad. Really nice β€οΈ
Rainbowz Grace
2023-10-11 06:04:42 +0000 UTCAww! So cute & so sad π₯Ίπ₯Ί itβs giving me slow sad ballad Harry Styleβs vibes. Love it
Elle Quinn
2023-10-11 05:56:31 +0000 UTCOh, wow, I'm glad to be working from home today, since I got something in my eyes while listening to this π₯² Beautiful and touching lyrics and melody π Love this concept! This new channel was really nice surprise π Can't wait to hear more of u singing and see what stories there are behind the ones that gets to be chosen for further production π So exciting!
JustSomeJK
2023-10-11 05:32:53 +0000 UTCWell, this hit hard. Super relatable and heartfelt, thank you for sharing and I canβt wait to see where you go with this new process. A lot of the time, keeping it simple reveals the most genuine music and finding the sound that fits is definitely the one! π
Jen π¦
2023-10-11 05:24:24 +0000 UTCHappy Birthday for yesterday! ππ₯³ (Iβm assuming Iβve missed the day thanks to time zones) hope you had a great day and that there was cake involved! ππ
Jen π¦
2023-10-11 05:19:12 +0000 UTCSuch a beautiful song and you can't help but feel the emotion.
Courtney Walker
2023-10-11 03:45:15 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Helga!! ππ»ππ»
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 03:34:56 +0000 UTCBeautiful! Have you been working on your falsetto over the last year or so? I've noticed that you're using it more often than I've heard in the past. (Friends - I don't have a PhD in Roomie so please don't yell at me if I'm wrong) It's very lovely!
Sugary Magnolia
2023-10-11 03:25:05 +0000 UTCIt flows, it has that ummph, strong emotions. Really enjoyed this, enjoyed you flexing that higher register that you have been working on. It is nice and strong tonal quality. Mixing would really make things flow smoother, but as it is....you are making just beautiful music. Thank you for sharing....I hope more is on the way.
Gayle
2023-10-11 03:20:43 +0000 UTCWell, shoot...this is the kind of stuff I'm always willing to pay for...I like watching people's minds work. We all know you're out here with the big brain energy π§ . Why am I such a nerd π€? Lol π And, ofc, I always want to see you doing things that bring you contentment π. You deserve it. Appreciate you.
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 02:53:50 +0000 UTCHappy birthday, Melissa π
Helga π¦
2023-10-11 02:48:47 +0000 UTCVery beautiful. I really enjoyed it
Melinda Young
2023-10-11 02:44:03 +0000 UTCI just love this song 𧑠It resonates so much with meβ¦Thank you, Joel, for sharing it! Well done ππΌ
Helga π¦
2023-10-11 02:25:20 +0000 UTCI think that's kind of what I was thinking, but more in your style. I'm a writer, so I tend to love the creative prospect. I love the more dressed down versions; however, what can be done with production is incredible and usually blows my mind. It sounds like a great way to progress on what you've been working towards! Oh, and (going to shoot my shot here), if you need an inspirational lyrics or two, I'm always here. Otherwise, look forward to seeing what comes next! ( It was going to bother me until I posted it in the right area.)
Melissa
2023-10-11 02:24:56 +0000 UTCYour voice and falsetto are getting better and better!
SofΓa Reyes
2023-10-11 02:20:59 +0000 UTCThis sounds REALLY cool!
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 02:16:20 +0000 UTCThanks! π I hope you had a great day!
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 02:11:24 +0000 UTCLove it!
Alle Engdahl
2023-10-11 02:05:27 +0000 UTCThat sounds like an interesting concept for videos.
Lianne Conroy
2023-10-11 01:59:08 +0000 UTCMy initial idea is this: focus on making scaled down music focused on melody and lyrics, and posting often. Then taking my favorites from that, make into full versions, send to a producer to "dress up", and make a video talking about the process behind it. These songs will all have interesting concepts behind them (this one is inspired by a specific social media post I saw, which I will get into if I include it in a future dressed up video)
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 01:54:50 +0000 UTCAww that was beautiful. Can definitely feel the emotions. Also looking forward to what you post on the new channel!! π
Miriam
2023-10-11 01:54:46 +0000 UTCThank you Aslyn!! ππ»ππ»
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 01:44:47 +0000 UTCπ₯³ Happy Advanced Birthday to you~~ π₯³
β οΈ Aslyn Jobry β οΈ
2023-10-11 01:43:18 +0000 UTCππ Happy Blessed Birthday! ππ
β οΈ Aslyn Jobry β οΈ
2023-10-11 01:40:59 +0000 UTCHeartfelt and euphonious ~~π
β οΈ Aslyn Jobry β οΈ
2023-10-11 01:38:31 +0000 UTCSo awesome! I've waited for you to do something like this for a long time. The setup is great and you sound wonderful. It's very intimate and shows a little more of your music process. Do you think you'll post videos of you in the "process" of making songs as well? This is obviously just a bit of the song, but I like watching people as they create without any commentary? (I like the commentary, but it's a different feel when there isn't any) and think that'd be amazing to watch.
Melissa
2023-10-11 01:34:21 +0000 UTCOh no!! I hope youβre okay!! ππ»ππ» Please try to get back to sleepβ¦this time, with Joelβs new beautiful song softly floating in your head. Good night, um morning.
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 01:21:06 +0000 UTCSide note- it's 2.00am in the UK and I only checked my phone because I woke up choking on my own saliva π€¦π»ββοΈπ
Hayley
2023-10-11 01:10:10 +0000 UTCAhhh, this is lovely π Thanks for sharing x
Hayley
2023-10-11 01:08:44 +0000 UTCThanks for telling us first, I love your songs and singing, so a channel dedicated to it- I am happy to have it! I hope you continue to post clips like this there π€
xtina π€
2023-10-11 00:55:46 +0000 UTCThank you Bookdragon43!! ππ»ππ»
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:44:12 +0000 UTCSo emotional! Well done.
Cas
2023-10-11 00:43:18 +0000 UTCHappy Birthday!!πππ
Bookdragon 43
2023-10-11 00:41:53 +0000 UTCItβs very beautiful and heartfelt. The tone of your voice and soft piano playing. So lovely, and the title really suits the words youβre singing.
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:41:26 +0000 UTCI love this song!!ππ You put so much emotion into your songs. Thanks so much for this song.ππYour new setup looks awesome by the way.
Bookdragon 43
2023-10-11 00:40:56 +0000 UTCThis is beautiful. Not too late to become a british piano ballad boy (you are an honorary brit afterall)
Snoodle
2023-10-11 00:40:06 +0000 UTCHappy (early) birthday, Dannielle!! ππππ»ππ» My ALMOST birthday twin.
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:35:45 +0000 UTCStill working out some kinks but it feels nice to just walk up and film like this!
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 00:35:17 +0000 UTCThe very catchy βOtherwise, what is the point?β
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 00:32:10 +0000 UTCIt's so beautiful. The melodies are amazing, and the lyrics are simple but powerful. I can't wait to hear this finished π
Amanda π€
2023-10-11 00:31:59 +0000 UTCHappy birthday! We're ALMOST birthday twins! (Mine is day after tomorrow!)
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 00:31:57 +0000 UTCGoing through some stuff with βmy personβ right now so those opening lines broke meβ¦ many tears This is incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing Joel!! π Ps Set up looks great, exciting times ahead!!
Suzanne Collins
2023-10-11 00:30:25 +0000 UTCπ₯Ίπ₯Ή got me feeling all sorts of things here, Joel! β€οΈ
Trisa
2023-10-11 00:30:24 +0000 UTCThank you Stephanie ππ»ππ»π
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:29:07 +0000 UTCI am there with you, struggling with this. This is my favorite song of yours. It has so much heart behind it. <3
StevaniAscends
2023-10-11 00:28:17 +0000 UTCThe new setup looks really good. I think it'll work great for videos. And I'm really glad you have a new creative outlet where you can do your own music.
Lianne Conroy
2023-10-11 00:27:52 +0000 UTCHappy birthday ππ π₯³
Stephanie Bruso
2023-10-11 00:27:45 +0000 UTCAnd, btw., yay!! A Roomie Patreon exclusive song released on my birthday.
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:25:12 +0000 UTCThis is exciting with the new setup and everything βΊοΈ
Bua (mintteafortwo)
2023-10-11 00:24:20 +0000 UTCPretty
Stephanie Bruso
2023-10-11 00:24:19 +0000 UTCYou really do have that gift of bringing depth of emotion to not just lyrics but melody. Itβs great, canβt wait to hear more. π€
AnovaSig
2023-10-11 00:23:59 +0000 UTCWhatβs the name of this beautiful song?! Do you have one yet?!
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:22:46 +0000 UTCIt's Amazing & I love it!!πππππΆπΆ
CK DeP
2023-10-11 00:22:46 +0000 UTCLove this so much!
Becky Lorion
2023-10-11 00:20:42 +0000 UTCGotcha π
Mari
2023-10-11 00:20:30 +0000 UTCExcited for this new channel. Beautiful song. π
Dorie
2023-10-11 00:20:15 +0000 UTCI don't even know what to say to that, if I'm honest. Thanks for sharing. π
Dannielle O'Neill
2023-10-11 00:20:14 +0000 UTCthis is public but it's so early I'm not gonna push it
Joel Berghult
2023-10-11 00:19:48 +0000 UTCWow Joel!! This is a beautiful song!! π€πΉβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Melissa Rogers
2023-10-11 00:19:05 +0000 UTCSongwriting brings out the best in you Joel. L.o.v.e it!
Clair (Teampanda)
2023-10-11 00:18:45 +0000 UTCBeautiful β€οΈ
IMOO2
2023-10-11 00:17:35 +0000 UTCIs it meant to be public? Asking because usually song demo stuff is pat exclusive and one of our perks π€
Mari
2023-10-11 00:16:39 +0000 UTC
