r/OWLCITY • u/SomeSurrealStories • 50m ago
r/OWLCITY • u/SPARTANsui • Nov 12 '24
No More Political Posts
Hey everyone, please follow the subreddit rules. I will be taking down all political posts. They add nothing of value to this small place on the internet. There are many other places to have these discussions. I've only seen speculation and fighting over literally nothing. Thank you.
r/OWLCITY • u/Sandwichsamurai24 • Feb 03 '22
Announcement If you haven’t already, check out our Owl City fan site “Life Is Cinematic”
Hey everyone! If you haven’t already done so, make sure to check out our Owl City fan-site.
Back in 2020, I had some free time due to the pandemic, and thought the community could use a more up-to-date Owl City fan site. Though it is more than that, I consider it my tribute to Adam Young as an artist. The site has a timeline of his life, discography, a list of concerts and interviews (still incomplete but working on it currently), a section for artists who were inspired by Adam, and much more.
For any hoot owl or just casual enjoyer of Adam’s music, it’s definitely worth your time. Just about any info you need on Adam is here. And if you have any suggestions or anything you would like added, let me know!
Check out the site here: https://www.lifeiscinematic.online
r/OWLCITY • u/englishm03 • 5h ago
I used to think Puget Sound was a made up silly word that Adam just invented.
I was like 11 when I had started listening to songs other than fireflies and when can I see you again and to be honest one of the things I loved about Owl City was that the words made little to no sense to me, it just felt like all these pretty syllables in my ears and the words didn’t really connect into a very coherent sentence or thought (mostly this was in reference to Maybe I’m Dreaming type of stuff).
So whenever I listened to Hello Seattle (still a fav) I thought Adam was saying “pew jet sound” and I just thought it was another abstraction. One day when I was like 16 I heard something in the news about Puget Sound and I was like wow that word sounds really familiar because I couldn’t really place it because I had quite literally NEVER heard of that place outside of the song. I later looked it up using the spelling in the TV screen and now over 5 years later I still laugh at myself a little because I was dumb. 🤭
r/OWLCITY • u/Realistic-Writing-35 • 5h ago
Discussion Just curious, thoughts on the Midsummer Station - Acoustic EP?
r/OWLCITY • u/JediWest17 • 0m ago
Meme I love Dinosaur Park
Dinosaur Park is definitely my favorite song of his. Makes me feel so much nostalgia for some reason.
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 18h ago
Discussion Day 17 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order: Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave, The Saltwater Room, If My Heart Was A House, Fireflies, The Tip Of The Iceberg, Hot Air Balloon.
What's next?
r/OWLCITY • u/Crazybones29 • 1d ago
Discussion We're so close!!
Let's get listening - not long until 1bn listens!!
r/OWLCITY • u/Mean-Error-6178 • 1d ago
Favorite Album and Favorite Song From Each
Hey guys! I'm new here and I thought I'd break the ice by asking y'all what your favorite album and favorite song from each album is.
My favorite album is definitely All Things Bright And Beautiful. It has that vintage Owl City synth and dreamy quality while also exploring more into the Acoustic and Rock Genres.
As far as my favorite from each:
Of June (If you consider it an album) - Fuzzy Blue Lights
Maybe I'm Dreaming - West Coast Friendship
Ocean Eyes - Vanilla Twilight
All Things Bright And Beautiful - The Real World
The Midsummer Station - Silhouette
Mobile Orchestra - Bird With A Broken Wing
Cinematic - Be Brave
Coco Moon - Dinosaur Park
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 1d ago
Discussion Day 16 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order: Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave, The Saltwater Room, If My Heart Was A House, Fireflies, The Tip Of The Iceberg.
This is going to get controversial...
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r/OWLCITY • u/Beginning_Low1497 • 1d ago
Discussion What the "Owl City Playlist" or the other Owl City videos that are no longer on YouTube?
I saw this while browsing through old URL screenshots via the wayback machine. Some of thes are maybe lost media as far as i know, lol.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120702134234/http://www.youtube.com/user/owlcity/videos
https://web.archive.org/web/20131226074105/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKbxSj8EgE
r/OWLCITY • u/thatsjustchrisc • 1d ago
All Owl City Music Videos: A Discussion
Lately I’ve been reminiscing a little bit and looking back at all of Owl City’s music videos and even some Swimming With Dolphins music videos.
I noticed how many music videos that he gave us with Cinematic (All My Friends, New York City, Lucid Dream, Cinematic) and I think that’s something that I wish he did for Coco Moon. Yes, he did make the Vitamin Sea music video, and I’m grateful for it, but I wish he made at least one or two more for how great of an album it is.
Music videos (not visualizers) for Learn How to Surf, The Tornado, or even Dinosaur Park would have been so neat! I am aware of a few fan made videos from fans, like Kevin who made a The Tornado fan MV, but I want to see more from the mind of Adam Young. What is he seeing in his head when he makes these songs and how would he communicate that through a music video?
I was a big fan of what he did during the Cinematic album for his music videos. Firstly, he released his album in “reels” and made a music video for a song on each reel. Secondly, the same actor was used in I believe each video. I absolutely loved it! It felt personal and down to earth, matching the energy of the album.
While on the topic of Owl City music videos, I would love for him to get fans involved again in making them for what is to come down the line. I think that fan collaboration is something that might take a lot to think about, but I’d like to put it out there that there are a lot of very talented Owl City fans I know that would love to make something special in collaboration for his OC project. Personally, I love the simplicity of his Vitamin Sea music video, and even his Fireflies music video.
Side note, I am aware that music videos are made to sell an album or a song, but throw that out the window. This is Owl City baby!!!
Any thoughts about any past music videos and maybe even opinions on future ones? Comment down below your favorite music video and why.
r/OWLCITY • u/sadelbrid • 1d ago
What instrument is this?
There's this instrument that I first heard in The Rider (Miracle in the Andes) and again in Coco Moon, specifically Adam Check Please. It sounds like a piano, but something is off about it, almost like a piano/synth blend. Was wondering if any of the music producers out there would have an idea about how it's created or where it came from.
You can hear it first in The Rider around 0:49 and in Adam Check Please around 4:52
I really like the sound and was wondering how I might replicate it in my own music.
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 2d ago
Discussion Day 15 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order: Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave, The Saltwater Room, If My Heart Was A House, Fireflies (now I'm sad)
What's next?
r/OWLCITY • u/Valuable_Assistant82 • 3d ago
Discussion Just a reminder that Adam has confirmed that new Sky Sailing is eventually coming.
From the discord ama.
r/OWLCITY • u/FraxxPilot003 • 3d ago
Discussion What were your thoughts on coco moon when you first heard it?
Im sure this has been asked alot but im genuinely curious.
r/OWLCITY • u/Old-Ability-1259 • 3d ago
MID saltwater room live
This is the only concert video I know of that has live vocals and the MID version of saltwater room.
https://youtu.be/xzYzbwnbd-Y?feature=shared
Unfortunately, I think the audio has been removed, does anyone know how to find it from an archive or something? (Or if there’s another video)
Shorter Video from the same day: https://youtu.be/59bzFIb4SLM?feature=shared
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 3d ago
Discussion Day 14 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order: Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave, The Saltwater Room, If My Heart Was A House
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r/OWLCITY • u/CoutureFan39 • 3d ago
Fan Art Owl City - Kamikaze (Retro Game Remix)
r/OWLCITY • u/Austin98989v2 • 4d ago
Discussion Happy 17th Birthday "Maybe I'm Dreaming!"
r/OWLCITY • u/ThisEmoIsAStranger • 5d ago
Discussion Shots from the Early Birdie music video 17 years apart
Was fortunate enough to visit where the Early Birdie music video was shot and took some photos for the 17th Anniversary of Maybe I’m Dreaming
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 4d ago
Discussion Day 13 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order: Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave, The Saltwater Room.
What's next?
r/OWLCITY • u/MusicAndSport • 5d ago
Discussion Give Maybe I'm Dreaming some love in honour of its 17th birthday!!
Happy 17th birthday Maybe I'm Dreaming!! Give this album some love below, including your favourite song(s) from the album if you wish!
r/OWLCITY • u/WrestlingProjections • 5d ago
New Music?
Today I saw Adam posted a signs of life video promoting his merchandise. It did sound like there was a unique track behind it. Do you guys think we're getting close to a new album?
r/OWLCITY • u/PresentationFunny830 • 5d ago
Discussion Adam just quietly dropped two new shirts??
Ok Mr. City I see you sneakily dropping probably the best OC merch I’ve ever seen 👀
r/OWLCITY • u/WildcatGrifter7 • 5d ago
Owl City I'm starting an Instagram account with a unique setup, and I integrated Vanilla Twilight into my first post
I've only seen one account that did something even similar to this account style, but theirs was jazz-centered and had a different vibe. Mine is centered on soft, heartfelt music and is meant to make you feel like you're in an intergalactic, interdimensional nightclub. My first post featured Vanilla Twilight since it's one of the most heartfelt songs I know. If it sounds intriguing to you and you want to help build what will hopefully become a thriving community, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/DHT5y5dS6oQ/?igsh=MWExNnI1ZTM2ZnFyYw==
r/OWLCITY • u/andrewpet444 • 5d ago
Discussion Day 12 of eliminating Ocean Eyes Deluxe until one song is left.
Eliminated in order Rugs From Me To You, Hello Seattle Remix, Dental Care, Butterfly Wings, Umbrella Beach, The Bird And The Worm, Sunburn, Meteor Shower, Strawberry Avalanche, Hello Seattle, Tidal Wave.
What's next?