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Comment on Brighter by Sailboat to Ottawa

Sailboat to Ottawa — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:06:02 +0000

And by the way, the pics: made my day.

Comment on Brighter by Sailboat to Ottawa

Sailboat to Ottawa — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:04:08 +0000

Hi Adam!
Congratulations on the new EP! It charted on the iTunes charts! ^^ I’ve only bought Gold of the EP… Haha I bought an iTunes card but then Lights’ Siberia came out and I like… Fell in love and then Shooting Star came out and I was like “why couldn’t I have fallen in love 2 months later” morale of the story: buy 25€ iTunes cards…

Anyways I am now addicted to Gold, thanks Adam… I’ve heard the other songs, one word “epic”. Nuf said. I think this EP will be in the charts for a while… *_______*

Again congratulations Adam!
Bye and I hope you come to France this summer!

Comment on Brighter by Renny

Renny — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:14:39 +0000

“We don’t sing because we’re happy, we’re happy because we sing.”

not really sure where that quote originated, but I love it

Comment on Brighter by Marilou

Marilou — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:53:32 +0000

I dont know if you’ll read this message but all I wanted to do was to thank God for bringing your magical, sweet and healthy music to my life. Keep shooting high Adam, never forget God loves you (and me too ;D) and please come some day to Central America (Rep. Of Panama ftw). Thanks to your music for awakening this doctor in progress when she has to study. Blessings.

Comment on Brighter by Becca

Becca — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:29:59 +0000

I’m really excited! :) Hey, you actually read our comments? That’s nice. I really was afraid that this was just a way of letting all your fans rave about you and get it out of their systems… ;) Hilarious pics! Keep up the good work, and the Lord bless you!

Your Sister In Christ,
Becca

Comment on Brighter by grace

grace — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:02:15 +0000

don’t stay too real, since after all reality is a lovely place but i wouldn’t want to live there. : ) thanks for always being there for me when i need a little extra strength. it’s a gift that means more than i’ll ever be able to tell you.

Comment on Brighter by Leisha Cohen

Leisha Cohen — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:05:20 +0000

Wow….I’m like the happiest person in the world right now…”Shooting Star” is so amazing! Keep it up, Adam. Your creativity is sparkling far brighter than any shooting star…God Bless

Comment on Nerd Bomber by Amado Pasch

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Comment on Brighter by Laurita

Laurita — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:21:30 +0000

I can’t wait for your new album! And you’re right. There is no old or new, just different colors and brush strokes. You’re a man of wisdom, Adam. Keep singing and don’t let anyone tell your you’re not yourself anymore.

Comment on Brighter by Marian

Marian — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:56:39 +0000

Adam, I absolutely love your new song “Shooting Star”! Thank you for the great work you do, bringing upbeat, uplifting music to a world that badly needs it.

Comment on Brighter by Bea

Bea — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:32 +0000

Perhaps what brings you close to my heart Adam, is the fact that each song you craft brings me a different feeling. Your music has the power to make tears pour from my eyes, a smile to stretch across my face, and a shiver to run down my spine. I fell in love with your new EP because it is different to all of your other songs, yet……still the same. My favourite song still remains Meteor Shower, and I doubt it will ever change, except perhaps for another one of yours.

I doubt you will read this, but continue to be the wonderful man I hope one day to meet.
Your adoring firefly: Bea x

Comment on Brighter by EriK

EriK — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:59:01 +0000

Here’s the DarkWing Duck in case some of you are too young to get the reference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=375ENQbru8s

Comment on Brighter by Firefly

Firefly — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:22:47 +0000

Dearest Adam,
I was the happiest person stepping on Earth when I knew that you are at last making your new album :)
The new EP is great though it kind of misses those poetic lyrics and metaphors that attracted me most to your songs; those stories and descriptive phrases that have inspired me for two years (going on the 3rd) and inspired me more to write poems *people say they are great :D, won’t mind if I sent you some :)*. Listening to your songs improved my essays horribly and my descriptive essays are at their highest and greatest peaks!
I’d like to Thank you for every song that inspired me and made my day. I will always be one of your greatest fans,it’s only that I am missing those very alluring and special songs of “Dreams Don’t Turn To Dust”, “The Alligator Sky”, “Hot Air Balloon”…etc. *I won’t finish for I’ll write all the songs! :D*
Looking forward to your coming alluring songs.
yours till the poetic metaphors :),
a happy bug :p.

Comment on Brighter by Revalation 21:4

Revalation 21:4 — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:41 +0000

By the way, why on earth is there a lama picture?

Comment on Brighter by Jess

Jess — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:07 +0000

“The…mediocre writers ran a quick hand over life. The bad ones raped her and left her to the flies. But the good ones? Touched life often…showed us the pores in her face. Texture. Fresh detail.”

Comment on Brighter by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:24:27 +0000

Adam,

Your new album is amazing. That’s all I’m going to say because that pretty much sums it up. It is different than your other songs, but it’s a good different. keep exploring the possibilities out there!! and i’m so excited to meet you when you come to Seattle!! (: i can NOT wait! you are amazing, and God bless you!

Comment on Stay Encouraged by Trailer Storage

Trailer Storage — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:12 +0000

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Comment on Overture by Newcollegestudent

Newcollegestudent — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:22 +0000

By the way, I got tears in my eyes the first time I heard Shooting Star :) thought you’d like to know :D I looooooooove you! And I’m gonna do my best to come see you this summer!!!!!

Comment on Overture by Newcollegestudent

Newcollegestudent — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:28 +0000

I absolutely looove all your music and cannot wait for your next album!!!! You are such an inspiration to me and give me hope for my own music to maybe be heard someday. Thank you for the beauty you’ve given to the music industry!!! ♥Mary♥

Comment on Brighter by Jess

Jess — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:04:46 +0000

SUCCESS
PRAISE THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Brighter by Jess

Jess — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:04:19 +0000

My computer is being odd…I can’t seem to comment. Maybe this’ll get through. I love the new EP though! It’s beautiful and unique =)

Comment on Brighter by Violet

Violet — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:17 +0000

Remember where it all comes from, don’t get cofused in the whirlwind of fame, stop and listen to the morning bird songs along the way and fare well, wherever you fare :)

And….
Try to stay strong.

Comment on Overture by MyKHa

MyKHa — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:26:28 +0000

Can’t w8! Can’t w8! Can’t w8!
Seriously, i thank God for yew.
You need to come to the Caribbean, Trinidad.
I absolutely love your music, its original and fresh( a rear thing these days).
Promise you wont change or conform and stay in Jesus :)

Comment on Brighter by Grace

Grace — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:18 +0000

…and apparently there are a lot of girls name Grace! But I can’t wait to hear more of the awesome sound I know called Owl City! Please don’t leave it behind… we still love that sound, Big Shifter!

Comment on Brighter by Grace

Grace — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:55:51 +0000

Adam,

It’s very different.

Comment on Brighter by A blade of grass

A blade of grass — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:01:14 +0000

Never stop pointing up.

Comment on Brighter by Chanel

Chanel — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:36:01 +0000

Adam,

I just wanted to express my thanks to you for sharing your wonderful musical talent and vast creativity with the world. And you are such a master Lyricsman; all your songs are very cleverly and intelligenty written, which is refreshing because it seems these days that that is what a lot of music is lacking. You’re such a smart guy and I really enjoy reading your blog because you write so poetically and I often think you would make for a fabulous author. Well, who knows, maybe some day? You see the world in such a unique way, if only there were more people like you out there. The world would be a more thoughtful and peaceful place.

I must thank you for today as well. I was feeling very downcast yesterday afternoon and as I was not up to doing much of anything, I was just idly scrolling through my facebook feed and then to my delight I spotted the youtube link to the new Shooting Star video and as I watched it I felt transformed. I immediately felt uplifted and hopeful and inspired. That song just turned my day in a completely new direction. I’m an artist and I’ve had a major art block that I’ve been having troubles getting past lately, and I felt so inspired by your new song that I whipped out my sketchbook and pencil and started drawing. And at the end of the night I felt pretty happy with how my night had turned out. Actually, in general your music is what I listen to whilst doing my artwork, as it puts me in the mood to create. So, thank you for that.

And as for your new songs, I really like the “different” sound. I like seeing you grow and change as an artist and try out new styles and what not, but everything is still very distinctly you. I love everything that comes from your imagination.

I have no idea if you will read this but regardless, thanks once again for the splendor that is you. Thanks for continuing to inspire us all. :)

~Chanel E.

Comment on Brighter by Grace

Grace — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:12:51 +0000

Hey Adam!
I don’t think you’ll be reading this cuz I’m just one fan out of millions, but I just wanted to say what was on my mind…
I miss the old Adam!! I loved the randomness, no matter how many times my brother asked me to turn it off. It filled me up! I went to a concert for your all things bright and beautiful tour, and it was a very special memory my friends and I! I wish there could be more of that special, unique music that what makes owl city owl city! Please font be influenced by the world Adam! BE YOURSELF!!!!! I don’t know how many times I could say that…
I am excited to hear the song “i hope you think of me” though!
You can do it Adam! I’m praying for you! <3

Comment on Brighter by Grace

Grace — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:04:47 +0000

The EP is wonderful Adam!!! It’s different, but that’s a good thing. One thing I love about your music is that it’s all different in flavor but all of your songs have an element of similarity that they share, and that’s what makes it so beautiful. :) Can’t wait for the album. God bless!!

Comment on Brighter by You can call me Chuck.

You can call me Chuck. — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:01:31 +0000

Don’t even think about getting the least bit discouraged that some of your old fans don’t like your new music. The vast majority will, and still do. You pretty much summed up your current mindset on this new album with “let’s get dangerous”, because that’s what you do. You probably know this already, but there’s nothing like a little positive reinforcement. Mad props, sir. Keep doin’ it.

Comment on Your New Life by [the.unknown.variable]

[the.unknown.variable] — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:48:17 +0000

Amen.

(really? i can’t say just one word? stupid blog :P)

Comment on Brighter by [the.unknown.variable]

[the.unknown.variable] — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:39:53 +0000

SQUEEEEEEEE!!!

ahem. !o!

I think I have a pretty good reason to freak out here xP

New sound. It’s not too bad. I have to say that I like Dementia the best on this EP since it’s like the sound I’ve come to love.

Now, that doesn’t mean that I don’t like the others. Just that I’ve got to get used to tying together the new sound to Adam Young. It’s just SO crazy different.
The lyrics… less Adam that I know. Where is the deepness? :/ I miss it.

I don’t think I’m the only one who does, either.

BUT. I continue to support the musical genius that is Adam Young because he is just that: GENIUS.

While this new EP is different, the music is still good. Adam is still there, speaking, even though he may have changed. And I am that boss that I can still dance in my room and use a flashlight as a microphone with his songs. (Do not judge. I am NOT alone here xP)

“Let’s get dangerous.”

Awww yeahhh. I got a helmet.

Comment on These Are a Few of My Favorite Things by Kate

Kate — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:14 +0000

Adam, this post just changed my life. For real. You’re fantastic.

Comment on Overture by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:28:15 +0000

Please don’t let this music be forever please let Owl City return! Yet I loved them they are not you! I love you though Adam!

Comment on Brighter by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:21:29 +0000

Adam I am so excited yet I miss the previous sound, but since you are happy I am happy! I love you so much! I really hope this works out, don’t hurt yourself out there, Adam! I’ll be waiting for new tweets or anything else Owl City! I am also longing for an Owl City hoodie, the white one that says “hoot,hoot!” or something! Please talk to me on twitter, I’m loneshewolf11! I am in a band called the “Fly Chicks” we just got started with our music so right now we are struggling but I wouldn’t dare advertise my music on your website! Love you, as always! FLAY!!!!!! I can tell you what that means when I move to Minnesota someday! Can’t wait!!!! <3 Please tell me your adress so I can send you some mail! Love you!

Comment on Brighter by Manuel

Manuel — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:17:20 +0000

On The New EP:
“There is no old Adam Young, there is no new Adam Young, merely different colors and different brushstrokes over the same canvas.”

I gotta say Adam has gotten me through alot in my life. Whenever I felt alone, whenever I was scared, whenever I just felt like i couldnt take it anymore id turn up the Owl City. His words painted vivid images in my mind that i couldn’t find anywhere else, he helped me escape from my present whenever I needed to, and he let the tears flow when I needed them to cry the most. All in all, I felt Adam and his music were a big brother to me, the big brother I needed.

Now I look back and smile at all his old albums, each song a different meaning to me every time, each song for a different moment when I needed it the most. Hell, a couple of his songs I even dedicated to a couple relationships, which for me is big. I never do that with music I don’t believe has true emotion and love behind it and that’s what Adam does with his music. There’s so much love behind it that whenever I need inspiration to write stories or a reason to smile, I just pump up the music again and let his voice run like a chill down my spine. My best piece of imagery was all thanks to him and his beautiful words.

I remember going to a concert he had twice, one with my ex girlfriend and another with two other guy friends. They were both magical, no, beyond magical. I honestly felt like no matter how far I would have sat I could have reached out and touched him. The idea of meeting him made me more nervous than the idea of meeting any celebrity or musician, because none of them mean to me what Adam does.

I may not have been a fan of Owl City for as long as the people who say “i found him on myspace before he was cool” (truth is, I found him on Myspace too but that was after he got a couple hundred fans), but I feel like I know Adam. And on his new EP, even though it feels like it doesn’t have the imagery to some, it doesn’t feel like the sweet tones he usually mixes in his songs with his voice to others, it still has his message. He would have never done this EP if he didn’t like the message it sent out and to me that’s what’s important. He knew that he would receive criticism and even lose fans, which I’m sure breaks his heart but as an artist he more than reserves the right to try new things.

“You can’t please everyone, so you gotta please yourself.”

Yea, when he did that cover he may be talking about the company hes signed on with, but I have a feeling he was talking to his fans. His fans seem to mean the world to him, so much so that it doesn’t feel to me that hes a celebrity, but a friend and when a friend tries something new, its important that his friends support them all the way, no matter what they feel about the subject, because that’s what true friends do.

Don’t worry Adam, I may not have entirely fallen in love with your EP, but give me and the rest of your fans some time, cause no matter what, we still love you. Thanks for being you, Adam.

“Shine no matter where you are, tonight”

Comment on Brighter by Jason

Jason — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:41:35 +0000

I love your music my other half got me into it but was wondering about if you receive fan-mail or anything I was hoping to get ahold of a personalized autograph for my other half. Also I heard your new songs today I loved them. I like the upbeat feel to them although it is truly different from your older music still love it am looking forward to seeing where your music goes from here keep working hard and most of all enjoying the work.

Comment on Overture by Sydney

Sydney — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:25 +0000

“My new record may not change the world, but it will touch it.”
Yes. Yes it will.

Comment on Brighter by Sydney

Sydney — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:38:01 +0000

I know this’ll sound strange, but I never realized how much you musicians really do value the support we fans give you. I think you’re a really humble guy Adam and I’m glad you made it known, to me at least, how much you appreciate our little notes of encouragement. :)

Comment on Brighter by julia

julia — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:56:35 +0000

dont get me wrong, i love the new songs. the just dont seem like adam young would make them… if that makes sence? im glad adam is trying new things with his music, and i completely respect him for doing so, they just dont sound like him. i love how adam writes cuz i can lisen to a song like 10 times to try to figure out what i think he means by the lyrics and its like a beutifull abstract story. but i think that the new songs are…almost a whole different writing style? (take it all away has been stuck in my head ALL.DAY. lol) sorry if i seem stuck up or somthing, i still love the songs. mabie i just hate change? lol.im excited to see what the full ablum has on it :D

forever a hoot owl,
julia <3

Comment on Brighter by Isabelle

Isabelle — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:54:02 +0000

I’m so excited about your new record and album, I just can’t wait!! <3 It's going to be amazing, and I love how you're taking a chance and play a bit differently. Your earlier records have all been amazing, and truly changed my life and view on things. I've never ever heard something alike it, and I've never loved music like I've loved those albums or yours! Even so, I believe this EP, too, will leave us all speechless and amazed.
So awesome!! <3 :D

(ALSO, the moment you mentioned Darkwing Duck, your awesome-level just boosted!! (If that's even possible…!.. )

Comment on Brighter by Hannah P.

Hannah P. — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:34:00 +0000

But anywayz… I love how every tiny piece of music is so thought out…so clear and strong and beautiful!
The lyrics are just amazing in ALL of your songs. Nobody writes the way that you do. It’s unique, and it is just absolutely fantastic. XD
And I think the thing that I adore the most… the reason that you are truly and totally my favorite artist…
I can always download every single piece of your music with full confidence that I won’t be compromising my moral beliefs by doing so. :)
I appreciate that more than I can honestly say. So… I’ll just say thank you. :) Thank you SO much, and keep up the amazing work, Adam. :D
Lord willing I’ll get a chance to meet you someday so that I can tell you in person. :) But yeah… Just… Thank you. :)
Your sister in Christ,
HP

Comment on Brighter by Phoebe

Phoebe — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:29:06 +0000

I didn’t know there was an EP. I’ll have to check that out. I’m glad that, this year, I’ll get to experience three things that I love:

Summer, beach and new music.

I don’t know if you read these comments or, if you do, whether you read down to comment 68, but thanks for being you. Anybody can cover other peoples’ songs or let somebody write songs for them. Anyone can enjoy music and never make it themselves. Anybody can sing about that gorgeous girl they saw on the street and, oh how I wish she were mine. Anybody can be somebody but it takes guts to be yourself.

Thanks for being Adam.
Looking forward to some new tunes. My Disney playlist is getting old… though I do like He Mele no Lilo… classic.

God Bless and have a fantastic day!
-Phoebe

Comment on Brighter by Lupe

Lupe — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:53:15 +0000

I can’t wait to hear the whole album when it gets released!!! I’ve been counting the days for summer to come because of that album, I even forgot about school. You should announce when it when be released! I need a date to put on calendar!!!

PS. Love the pictures you put, soon!!!

Comment on Brighter by TiedToClouds

TiedToClouds — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:31:36 +0000

Shooting Star is the first record that I’ve immediately bought without knowing the songs I was buying and I am ecstatic that I did.
The only song in the EP that I’d heard was Dementia, which has been dashing around my head for weeks on end, and until today I’d only been able to listen to it through Youtube, so I HAD to buy it.
The other tracks on the new EP are awesome, and I’ve only heard them each once or twice, and as it usually takes a while for a song to decide it likes me, that’s rather outstanding.
I love the new turn that’s been taken in the style, and the creativity and depth of the lyrics, which seems to be constant throughout each record of yours that I’ve heard.
The musical canvas metaphor stirred my thoughts, and I’ve decided it’s a new favourite of mine.

Thankyou, for your music, for your Blog posts, and for the “soon” images, because they always crack me up. :)

Comment on Brighter by LILY :3

LILY :3 — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:05:59 +0000

Wow! You’re amazing Adam! ^ – ~

You can’t imagine how excited I am right now! I just don’t know what to do! I didn’t know that you read our comments! So thank you so much for caring about our opinions! xD
This post was really nice! I enjoyed it a lot. It made me think about what I said before (about your new songs) and now I understand that I was wrong. I just jumped to conclusions and I was upset for nothing! I’m so sorry for that.. Now I know that changing is not always bad. It also prevents our lives from being dull and boring. So keep doing what YOU think is true.
By the way, The Shooting Star EP is great! Gold and Shooting Star are my favourites. No matter what you sing Adam, your songs always make me happy. They let me forget my troubles for a while. You’ve always been different from others and that’s why I love you that much! <3

With a lot of love
Lily

Comment on Brighter by Pen Girl

Pen Girl — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:05:06 +0000

Today I googled Owl City arbitrarily, and clicked on the Owl City website. I saw the release of the new EP- and I screamed!

I love your music, I absolutely love it. Your sound is truly unique and I have never come across a song by you that I did not like. Seeing your release of new songs lit up my heart and makes me smile, even now.

That being said, I checked out the sites of your tour, and I also wanted to cry! Someday, please come to New England, farther up than New York. I dream of seeing you in concert and if it was closer to where I lived I might be able to go.

Enough about me. Bottom line is, thank you for existing, Adam Young, Owl City!!

Comment on Brighter by Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:23:39 +0000

I have to say…the new stuff took me by surprise. I desperately love the ‘style’ of music you create, and the new stuff is WAYY different. I realize maybe I hadn’t been so open-minded had I not read your blog, it was practically a precursor to this EP; as well as your mentioning that you’ve never made a second album, but several first ones. I now hear you with a set of ears that have admiration for whatever new thing you create. It’s unfair for people to dislike you and your newer sound simply because it has a new feel, because that’s exactly what I want, something NEW. Artists have a free licence to discover and design to their desires.
All the best for you and whatever you decide to play.
Congrats.

Comment on Brighter by Rahel

Rahel — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:53 +0000

I LOVE THE NEW EP <3
Keep it up, I love you and your music :)

Comment on Brighter by Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:15:13 +0000

Love the new music Adam! Dementia is unbelievable, you really outdid yourself on that one :) Thank you for encouraging this songwriter to always keep writing and not be afraid to try new things, you are an inspiration

Comment on Brighter by Hope Writer

Hope Writer — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:16 +0000

Oh, my goodness – Adam, your new songs are incredible! I listened to “Shooting Star” in a state of wild excitement, barely able to stay seated. During the middle of the song, I actually shouted, “This is AWESOME!” :D My family probably thought I was crazy, but I couldn’t help it – it was SO good. I’m so excited for you/proud of you/thankful that you wrote some awesome new music! I pray for you often, and can’t wait to see what other awesome things God has in store for you!

Comment on 10 Myths About Introverts by erica

erica — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:48:15 +0000

I am so happy to have read this article. I actually cut my family off because they kept labelling me “weird” and “quiet” when I just had the characteristics of an introvert. At the age of 27, I am finally comfortable with me being me.

Comment on Vacations in Owl City by Mohamed Gheith

Mohamed Gheith — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:28:42 +0000

deal,….it is very amazing,…. i like you OWL CITY sooooooooooooooooooo much,… the place looks like a Great dream <3

Comment on Brighter by Ching

Ching — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:25:49 +0000

ADAM YOUNG = G-O-L-D!!! ♥-♥-♥ =)

Comment on Brighter by Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:38 +0000

Adam!!!

Hi. :)
Your new EP is so inspirational for me. Thank you so much! I’ve been feeling insecure and scared about my future, so your music really helps. I love you, and I can’t wait to see you this summer in Minneapolis! I hope I get a chance to meet you (pretty please? LOL).

Your friend forever,
Jenna

P.S. Thanks so much for responding to my tweet last night! You made MY 11:11 wish come true…I hope yours came true as well! ;) haha

Comment on Brighter by Juliann "Jules"

Juliann "Jules" — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:04 +0000

Adam,

Thank YOU for saying thanks :)
I’ll have to wait for the EP to be released where I live, unfortunately!
I don’t live in Hawaii at the moment…
But I can wait, dream about it. ;)

I (we) appreciate you for just being you. Do what you feel is great, what you feel is right. Artists and musicians make art/music for themselves, pour themselves into it. That’s what makes everything beautiful. I can feel you in each and every song you make. Your soul is there.

Just be who you are.

‘A true poet does not bother to be poetical.
Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses.’
-Jean Cocteau

Yours,

Jules ;)

p.s. I forgot to mention I was intrigued by your oil painting called “horse” which you posted last time. It reminded me of my own painting I did back in 2003 (it’s posted on my blog called ‘deep memory’ if you’re curious). Thanks always for sharing!

Comment on Evil Fridge 2: The Musical by brandy jones

brandy jones — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:38 +0000

hey, guess i am on the wrong thing….but looked up “can a fridge make a tune” cause my fridge goes lalalalala as in up the music scale and down. am i crazy?

Comment on Brighter by Ann

Ann — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:48:52 +0000

Wow! This EP is so very different to the usual magic you churn out, but is still very much MAGIC! I’m still a little bit in a daze from the change of style, but I am a big fan of artists experimenting, and although it can be said that these new songs are more ‘mainstream’ than your older ones, with less abstract lyrics and more catchy hooks, I think I could very well argue that this is you, a shy reclusive musical virtuoso trying to make your music more accessible. I can’t voice your real opinions or intentions because as much as I wish, I am not you! But I’m glad you’re trying stuff out… Who knows, maybe a duet with a certain Angelic Country Pop songstress steering more into Indie territory will ensue? How about it? You being more Poppy and her more Indie… Meet in the middle? ;P

Comment on Brighter by Marina

Marina — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:44:35 +0000

Your new EP is different. I like it. I like more that dream feeling and imagination in your music. These don’t have a lot, so I like them in different way.
Since you worked with other people I’m really proud of you. This is more one thing I need to learn with you. :)

Shooting Star is one of my favs now. hahaha
I don’t have one fav of all your musics. They’re all good.

But I’m sure of one thing: I can’t wait for your new album. It’ll be amazing. You’re so unpredictable.

Hope there will be both colors and different brushstrokes.

Will you come to Brazil this time?

If you don’t mind I’m consider you a friend of mine. You’re only person in world that can understand me.

Marina ~*

Comment on Brighter by Cameron P

Cameron P — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:59 +0000

At first when I heard the new songs I was worried because it sounded poppy (and by when I first heard it, I mean yesterday). Now I think I’m warming up to it. I loved dementia straight away. I’m starting to get into Gold. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your music Adam. Just saying though: I definitely wouldn’t be scold you for sticking to your old stuff, I love your classic sound. I hope that some of the songs on your new album have as poetic lyrics as your other albums, because that is were mainstream pop music sort of falls short and that’s what I really enjoy your music.
Keep going mate, we love ya.

Comment on Men With Pointy Teeth by steven

steven — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:39 +0000

cant wait!!!!!!!

Comment on Brighter by Emily

Emily — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:46 +0000

What I love about you it’s not how catchy your songs are or how great the melodies are..But the way you transform your imaginations and creativity into new songs… The Ep is soooooooo good..I can’t even imagine how great the following album will be..
YES!!! Please come to China and Hong Kong!!! We are desperate to see you here!!! Please Adam!!!!
Love from Hong Kong,
Emily :-)

Comment on Brighter by Eneria

Eneria — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:12:18 +0000

Hey, Adam, you cannot imagine how disappointed we Chinese fans are upon seeing your tour schedules. We have the deepest wish that you’ll come to China this summer or autumn. I have been waiting for your concert there for TWO years. Please, change your mind. :-)
Love the song “Take It All Away”. It melts my heart. Have a nice day.

Comment on Brighter by Celeste888

Celeste888 — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:58:25 +0000

Hey Mr. Young,
not counting on you reading the comments this far down, but I thought, what the heck, I’ll give it a try…
I love your new music. At first, I will admit, I WAS a little disapointed in the “difference” from your previous tracks, but I realize (being a musician myself) that you are just expressing new creativity and that’s awesome. I love that you pick new genres as you go along in your career. A painter can’t use the same shade of paint throughout their lifetime, right? You use words to paint music. I admire you very much; Intelligent, God fearing, grateful for all He has blessed you with, and more. Don’t ever let the world keep you from bearing fruit! Prayers and blessings to you always. Stay strong :) ~ Celeste R.T.

Comment on Brighter by Me :)

Me :) — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:48:56 +0000

Gahhh! Listening to the new EP and loving it! I love your new work! I love that it’s still the same old Adam Young who we love but with a completely new take on his music! It’s great! :D also on a side note that one picture that says SOON with the llama I pinned it on pinterest earlier today without even seeing it here before haha! I also sorta freaked out for a minute cuz I thought it might mean you were getting married soon and i was like wait a minute?!? But then I saw the llama and was like ohhhh! I pinned that today bahahaha! Well anyway I am very proud of you! God sure has blessed you ALOT! You are so very talented! :’D keep on living out your life for Christ! -your sister in Jesus <3

Comment on Brighter by LOL

LOL — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:04:34 +0000

I love how all the comments are positive, it’s almost as though all the negative comments have been filtered out and removed…but you guys wouldn’t do that right? ;) , I mean ‘everyone’ simply loves the new sound don’t they, the way it sounds nothing like the old owl city we all came to know and love, the way all the magic has been lost. You’re only kidding yourselves with this blinkered view that all is well. I’d be surprised if this album even makes top 10 when it comes out. Well done Universal you’ve ruined something very special for so many people. Hope you’re proud of yourselves.

Comment on Brighter by Olianna

Olianna — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:29:32 +0000

yes, you’re who you are. there is no new adam young or old adam young to me too :D i believe you have dug in for the shooting star ep. and i really appreciate it!! im thrilled for the new songs and the coming album, cant wait!!! im glad that you wont be affected by people’s words, you are you!!
i will follow you wholeheartedly and adamantly. love you adam :)

Comment on Brighter by arsheenlovesadamyoung

arsheenlovesadamyoung — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:08:07 +0000

i really need to buy it sadly it’s not there in India you know if you could make it come out in India , i’ll be really happy!

Comment on Brighter by arsheenlovesadamyoung

arsheenlovesadamyoung — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:05:59 +0000

The part when “There is no old Adam Young and there is no new Adam Young ” is so damn true , and i am really glad you released the new EP its just amazing!

Comment on Brighter by Bonus Mom

Bonus Mom — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:38:06 +0000

It is different, no doubt, but I can still hear “you” in there. What I really hear is a young man who is coming into his own, who recognizes that he has a voice and is becoming more fearless in using it. A ton of confidence. Well done, dear boy. Looking forward to the rest!

Now, to learn all the lyrics. Gets harder at my age. :)

Comment on Brighter by Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:24:54 +0000

Hard to admit, but I was quite disappointed when I couldn’t hear your deep metaphors in the new songs. I know it’s normal for a singer to try new approaches, and as a fan, I have to get used to the “major changes” and all HAHAH :D Now I’m enjoying the EP :) I especially love “Take it All Away” :) Makes me wanna cry sometimes :’) Only because I can feel the emotion put in to the music <3 Shooting Star gets to ya :D Very uplifting indeed! And Dementia is just… WOAH @-) MINDBLOWN!!!

You will never let me down Adam <3 'Cause I can feel you are a good person and you have good intentions :) Looking forward to your new album Adam :) Hope to see you in your next concert tour :) (Not the Promo Tour :()

Comment on Brighter by Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:46:13 +0000

Can’t wait for the new album! Still trying to find that euro trance influence (except in shooting star?). Well, there are at least 5 more tracks to be eurotrance-a-fied. What ever the case, your music is always awesome. You’re a shooting star!

Comment on Brighter by Becky

Becky — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:31:46 +0000

Adam, no matter where your artistic approach takes you in music, I don’t think I’ll ever stop admiring your work. I just heard Shooting Star a few minutes ago, actually, and am glad to say, it was inspiring as usual. Another thing: There’s something about your music that makes me feel like writing. I love writing as it is, but whenever I hear any of your songs, my fingers yearn for a pencil and paper or keyboard and Word, just so they can start expressing things in a way I never thought I could. Oh, and one last thing: I find it awesome that you’re Christian. Really. Your music also inspires me to pay attention to God’s Word more often. (Music is a big influence on my life apparently.) God Bless. ^__^
~Becky :P

Comment on Brighter by rahayuni

rahayuni — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:01:53 +0000

hi adam, it’s amazing hearing your new songs. you know, I never get bored listening to it.

Comment on I’d Rather Be Curling by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:54:08 +0000

The fact that I have both hot chocolate and a sandwich right now is a little eerie. lol I learned about curling from The Simpsons. My parents started watching the show when I went off to college and I’ve come home to them tuning in so often now…

Comment on A Curious Likeness by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:53:35 +0000

He’s been watching you all this time. Oooohhhh!!!!!! Hahaha. Our house is nowhere near so old but it does like to play its tricks. I don’t think I’ve seen any owls in the woodwork though.

Comment on The Most Advanced Rough-Terrain Robot on Earth by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:48:28 +0000

What the heck did I just watch!??!!? *falls over laughing*

Comment on How To Get Abducted By Aliens by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:46:29 +0000

Ahahaha! What’s wrong with E.T.? He’s cute!

And yeah…after reading that list…I’m very surprised I HAVEN’T been abducted yet. Or maybe I have and they wiped my memory.

My Mamaw claims her dad was an alien. I guess that makes me 1/4 alien. Explains a lot.

Comment on You Are Braver Than You Believe by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:40:23 +0000

She sounds like an extraordinary person. And I love that quote. And while I’m sorry you feel sorrow I’m glad you understand there’s a bigger, better plan out there. It helps, doesn’t it?

Comment on Go Huskies by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:36:46 +0000

As I write this, it’s also been five years since I graduated from my high school (we were the Rams). I had my friends in school, but a lot of people said nasty things about me. Some I knew about, others I found out about much later. In the end it hardly mattered, though the years helped define me.

I was never a star; I hardly appear in the year books, but my best friend and I left our own legacy–we started the still-thriving book club, and lurking somewhere in the depths of the library are a few copies of my first novel, a large portion of which is set in that very school.

I don’t visit much anymore, partly because of time, but mainly because all my friends and many of my teachers have moved on. I wonder though, what it would be like, to go back as a high profile alumna. Weird, I imagine.

It feels so much farther away now.

Comment on Brighter by Hannah DC

Hannah DC — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:32:25 +0000

That’s right, Adam. There’s only one you, and there are so many sides of you. Your true fans are delighted to discover as many of those as we can. And let me tell you, I am super psyched to hear all of your new music. Your EP? It’s different, but amazing. I’m eagerly anticipating what other new and wonderful things Adam Young has brought to the table. :)

Comment on Brighter by Elusive

Elusive — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:31:30 +0000

It’s an amazing thing when God takes an individual and turns him into someone who touches thousands. This new album is going to be amazing…….!!

Comment on Deep Regret by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:29:03 +0000

You think only guys have that feeling? ;)

Comment on Brighter by PBJ Platypus

PBJ Platypus — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:06:32 +0000

Wait, why is the EP not available in the US store?

Comment on Brighter by Abby

Abby — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:39:21 +0000

I’m excited for the rest of the album! Can’t wait to hear them :)

Comment on Brighter by bcpermata

bcpermata — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:24:12 +0000

Hi Ad! I take this song as a gift from you on my birthday ( May 15th ). :-)

Comment on An Essential Studio Update by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:20:03 +0000

I also know what you mean about wishing you could release your dreams or imaginings to people. If I ever find a way to get the synesthesia out of my head and onto a screen, no one will ever think of music the same way.

Comment on Brighter by fion0629

fion0629 — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:18:51 +0000

其實我更喜歡Sky Sailing
但是New Adam Young或許更棒呢!!
期待新專輯~

Comment on Brighter by Caera

Caera — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:12:45 +0000

Darkwing Duck, hands down best cartoon of my childhood. lol

Thanks for giving me a reason to NOT loathe Tuesday (Tuesdays and I have NEVER gotten along.). I’m really looking forward to rocking to the EP on the way to work tomorrow morning, and I’m dying to hear the rest of the album.

Make whatever you feel, darling, no matter how the sounds change, no matter how they stay the same. You make what you feel and it’ll always be gold. I’ll never stop loving your old stuff but I can’t ever imagine not loving your new stuff either. So far I’ve not been disappointed, if always surprised. ;)

Hoping to see some Texas towns added to your tour! Ooooooh, alliteration. But really, we’re a big state and it’s hard to get out. lol

Comment on Brighter by Beth

Beth — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:05:42 +0000

Hey, can you get this out in Canada? Please?

Comment on Brighter by Alissa C.

Alissa C. — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:52:24 +0000

^^ I can’t wait! I heard some of the songs but now I just wanna hear more!!
Summer needs to come faster, these last few weeks are dragging out like a piece of string!

Comment on Brighter by Daniel Swearingen

Daniel Swearingen — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:48:43 +0000

Adam, you are truly an inspiration. Your music has really changed the way I view life and everything else around me. Honestly, if it wasn’t for your music, I don’t know where I would be today. Your music pulled me out of my depression. Your songs from your previous albums like Maybe I’m Dreaming and Ocean Eyes will never grow old. I feel like this style is slowly fading away. Don’t get me wrong. I love the new EP like a fat boy who loves chocolate cake. What I’m trying to say is that I hope you never lose that electronic style, the synth breakdowns, the atmospheric sounds, etc. But no matter what, if you decide to change styles or not, you have my support. You not only changed my life, you saved it. Keep it up, man. God bless!

-Daniel

Comment on Brighter by Eviephee

Eviephee — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:09 +0000

There is no old Adam Young, there is no new Adam Young.

THERE IS GENIUS ADAM YOUNG.

Thank you for lurking us! *wait, who said that?*

And Thank you for feeling the love too, Adam. Let’s get dangerous! XD

Comment on Overture by Erica

Erica — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:13:45 +0000

@ Everyone here who has continued to post dislike for Adam’s new style:

At first, to me, this song and the rest on the EP sounded so very different from anything Adam Young has come up with yet. But like every song I’ve listened to, I decided to give it a chance. I played the songs over and over again, listening very hard to them, as a whole and focusing on each individual part; the sounds, the effects, his voice, the lyrics… etc.

If you listen really hard and put aside your original doubt for just a little while, you’ll find it. Deep down within those songs you can hear the heart of what Owl City was and is still beating strong. The soul and the magic Adam creates is still there; you just have to listen for it, instead of saying its not there anymore On only a few listens. It’s like earlier lyrics; it takes a long time to figure out what they mean, well, with this you just have give it and yourself a chance to figure things out.

Now that I can hear Adam Young’s heart and soul still being poured into this music, I love it to bits. Yes, it does sound different; but change can be a good thing, and Adam has the right to try something new. He might stick with this style, or he might not, or he may do something even more different next time. Get over it. Creative individuals like to explore, and I know that for a fact, because I consider myself a rookie of a visual artist and novelist, and trying new things has always been a fun challenge for me. I doubt its very different for other artists, no matter their field.

Give the man a break, people. Adam is expanding and exploring, and if you don’t like the new stuff I respect that, it’s fine with me; but don’t just mass hate on the new stuff. Haters stick out form the crowd, and it seems to me like you’re all just pressuring him to be a broken record. Again, if you don’t like it, its fine; but change is good, and a newer sound is not the end of the world.
Just take it easy, guys. Everything is fine, and I know for a fact Adam is still the same old Adam. Chill. :)

Comment on I’ll See You In My Dreams by King's Daughter

King's Daughter — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:07:09 +0000

Write a novel someday… please? :) That was absolutely divine. <3

Comment on Brighter by King's Daughter

King's Daughter — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:46:22 +0000

I’m so excited for this. Would you please come to Alabama? ;) Keep up the good work, Adam, and may God bless you in all you pursue! He has truly given you a great talent for writing. You inspire me.

Comment on Brighter by Renny

Renny — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:12:51 +0000

I feel like I’m important because you actually read the comments! LOL But, Anyway, come to Arizona? Please? The closest you are going to be this time is California! I love Cali, but I don’t know who would go with me just to see a concert. Blessings and love Adam!
<3 Renny

Comment on Brighter by AWESOME

AWESOME — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:05:56 +0000

I am SOOOOOOO excited for the new EP!!! The songs are AMAZING! They are a lot different, but I definitely love them! I can’t wait! only 6 hours and 17 minutes away!!!

Comment on Brighter by OwlCity4Ever!!!

OwlCity4Ever!!! — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:26 +0000

Dude, only one word describes you: AWESOME!

Okay maybe other words describe you better but after reading this post, that word popped into my mind. I didn’t actually think you read the comments… although I got a feeling you did. Anyway, you see everyday that all your fans love you forever. I would just die if you stopped everything in its tracks. I would be crying if you died or something (God forbid for a million years please)!!! Life without you would just be lame and lifeless.

Adam, you are the only person who can make me smile for a really, really great reason. Yeah I’m a happy person living life to the fullest, but there’s something about you that makes me want to hug every person in the world.

Comment on Brighter by Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:11 +0000

Adam,
I know the odds of you reading this are next to nothing.
Last summer, my favorite song was Honey And The Bee. Now it’s Lonely Lullaby. Perfect timing with that one, Adam. I’m going to make a confession: Your blog is my homepage. You’re incredibly inspiring, and your music is beautiful. It also makes me very sad.
Your new music is different. I’m listening to it now. I didn’t know you’d released anything new, which makes me feel out of the loop. I may have to learn to like it, like the Sky Sailing album. Because while I don’t have a problem with it, it sounds somewhat like what I hear on the radio and it’s also very loud. I hope you have some quieter songs on the album as well, because lately the sad ones have been more my speed.
I feel like my life is wrapped up in All Things Bright and Beautiful and all of the other beautiful things that happened last summer. August 31, 2011 was the day I died. Funny, because it was the last day of summer.
Anyway, I love you Adam! I’ve never seen you in concert, which I deeply regret, so if you can make a stop in the northwestern United States on your next tour I’d be much obliged.(:
Your fellow introvert,
Olivia

Comment on Brighter by Gabriel

Gabriel — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:32:45 +0000

Your music is amazing, the compliments only came because it’s true. Sometimes reading about You’re unshakable faith, somehow it shows me the way… Your music is an amazing spice for life!!

Thanks for being an incredible artist

Comment on Brighter by Erica

Erica — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:25:34 +0000

“There is no old Adam Young, there is no new Adam Young, merely different colors and different brushstrokes over the same canvas.”

And that has been my point lately. You are a truly beautiful, creative person and even if you don’t create for the praise of publicity (which, believe me, is something I find rare and wonderful in a musical artist!) I think you deserve to be praised and get some publicity. Every song has that same old magic in it that makes your songs, your songs. If you listen for it, you can feel it there. If you simply say its not there and refuse to listen to another opinion, then you won’t find it; its as simple as that. Accept this brilliant new color scheme. Be adventurous, and don’t get stuck in the past. To take a Dr. Seuss quote, even if a little out of place or context here, “Don’t cry because its over, smile because it happened.”

Some may say that you’re being pressured into being mainstream, but I disagree.

I know you well enough to know you’re better than that.

Forever your Supporter,
~Erica

Comment on Brighter by Pooja

Pooja — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:01:44 +0000

Hey Adam :)
Yes, you’re new EP is absolutely fantastic! We’re all enjoying it lots:)
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying it too.
You keep up your awesome work and continue making this world a better place.
And, how do you stay so positive all the time?! Your optimism is an awful lot contagious, you know that?
You’re the most fantastic person I’ve seen in my life. You’ve been my inspiration since august and I’m pretty sure that you’ll stay so for the rest of my life.
I refuse to die without seeing you live.
You’re awesome. Stay so.
With immense love,
Pooja :)

Comment on Brighter by Kellie

Kellie — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:58:11 +0000

“There is no old Adam Young, there is no new Adam Young, merely different colors and different brushstrokes over the same canvas.”

I really like that you said this here, because you’re right. Makes me feel weird that I labeled your upcoming songs as “new” and your earlier songs as “old” in my response to your last journal now. Ha-ha. But, yes, this is a very good point that you made. Despite the fact that I prefer your past works, I don’t understand why people say that they’re going to “miss” what used to be you and what not. You’re still you, and this is still your work — it’s simply painted with a different medium and in a different manner. You haven’t “Left”, bur rather branched out!

That said, keep up the good work, man!!

Comment on Brighter by snakes

snakes — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:50:34 +0000

I LOVE THE NEW SONGS! the sound is new but they reflect the old. is amazing. they are all so empowering and i love it. thank you adam for making such awesome music! keep rocking on!

Comment on Brighter by Madeline 18

Madeline 18 — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:47:21 +0000

Dear Adam,
The EP really is lovely. And I’m so happy with the way you’ve changed, and I’m usually the one to hate change. I can’t wait to get the EP on I-tunes and to listen to it on repeat for a while! And you keep painting in new colors and ways because you’re really creating a masterpiece. Awesome pictures as well. The “soon” ones always crack me up. And beluga whales are just awesome by nature. The quote reminds me of the Avengers. Anyway, best wishes and a lot of love.
Love,
Madeline

Comment on Brighter by divya

divya — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:30:14 +0000

YOU SAID IT! nothing left to say..
Love youuuuu……
didn’t understand the pics below btw..lol ;)

Comment on Brighter by Steph

Steph — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:26:39 +0000

Wait . . . was that a Darkwing Duck reference?!?
Holy smokes, I’m in love.

Comment on Brighter by Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:14:37 +0000

YES! Thank you for this. It was really annoying me (which is weird, I know) that people kept saying “old Adam and new Adam”. You’re the SAME person! Nothing is new or old its just different colors and brushstrokes over the same thing, like you said. You have a very profound way of saying things, by the way. You should help me with my essays next year! lol jk ;) Anyway, I love you buddy. Keep rocking!

Comment on Brighter by Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:11:28 +0000

Excellent blog entry, sir! Keep on the good work, you are an true artist! Most artists evolve their musical style, change is natural and not a bad thing. I’m convinced that even though you’ve “changed colors”, you definately haven’t lost your special spark and magic. Thank you for being you!

And I really hope you’ll visit Norway some day, not necessarily through Owl City, but when you have the time to explore and see the country and the amazing nature. It has always inspired and motivated me; I don’t know what I’d do if I wasn’t surrounded by fjords and mountains and green grass.

Comment on Brighter by Lorelei AKA GalaxyGirl (The Timelord's Consultant)

Lorelei AKA GalaxyGirl (The Timelord's Consultant) — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:10:59 +0000

SOON.
OH I’M SO GIDDY!!!
Yes. The new ep is absolutely excellent! A delightfully unfamiliar flavour from you! I’ve really been enjoying it, and am incredibly pleased to see you so happy about it!!
It’s interesting to hear “New Adam” and “Old Adam” do not exist, and how these different styles we hear from you are merely different brushtrokes over the same canvas. I’ve never thought about it that way, and I have to say it is a rather reassuring thought, no matter how much I loved the new EP. I hope we can expect many more of your “paintings” for years to come.
You certainly are special. ;)
PS Thanks for letting us hear the ep early by the way! So thoughtful, perhaps you realised how tremendously excited we were! You should havr seen my face when I recieved the first tweet announcing Shooting Star, I was THRILLED!
PPS-I’ve sent you a letter. I really hope it reaches you! Expect deep blue covered envelope decorated with cow tape and a red label SOON ;)
PPS-I’m looking forward to seeing you in Toronto this July! ;)

Comment on Brighter by Alyssa

Alyssa — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:05:05 +0000

Hey Adam,

I love the new songs, they are amazing.

Comment on Brighter by miri

miri — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:47:19 +0000

i lost it at the llama
or is it an alpaca
either way i stopped being serious when i saw that

Comment on Brighter by TennisElbow

TennisElbow — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:46:41 +0000

Thank you sooo much Adam Young for being an inpiration to me…
i always pray for you.
<3 <3

Comment on Brighter by Lorelei AKA GalaxyGirl (The Timelord's Consultant)

Lorelei AKA GalaxyGirl (The Timelord's Consultant) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:45:43 +0000

Comment on Brighter by Enchanted

Enchanted — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:37:52 +0000

This blog post made me smile huge.
I can’t wait for the new record.

Comment on Brighter by Revalation 21:4

Revalation 21:4 — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:32 +0000

The new songs are WONDERFULLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! I am really begining to like the new brushstroke. :) Christy

Comment on Brighter by Inês

Inês — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:27:56 +0000

I love the new songs, and I’d like to see them live, so please come to Portugal?? :)

Comment on Brighter by Kasey

Kasey — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:24:27 +0000

The fact you just referenced Darkwing Duck makes you that much cooler.

Comment on Brighter by kristin

kristin — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:23:42 +0000

not available in a us store v.v

Comment on Brighter by kristin

kristin — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:20:28 +0000

aw thank you Adam for reading our posts! lot of love went into those replies, including mine ^-^ cant wait to see your album, keep on being different, keep on being you adam.

Comment on Brighter by Beth

Beth — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:18:09 +0000

Can’t wait until the new record. Artists have their own way of expressing their music. Their music changes along the lines of their journey and throughout the experiences in that particular group or person’s life. Just stay strong Adam. You’re so inspiring and you have a unique message that not a lot of musicians this day in age have and that is a positive outlook. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and just all of the Hootowl fan base. Stay true to you! God Bless you sir. :)

Comment on Brighter by Sasha

Sasha — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:14:08 +0000

NYAHAGNYA

I love you, d00d.

Looking forward to the new record, and every one of your future records.

You’re a shooting star.

Comment on Brighter by Ylva-Li

Ylva-Li — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:51:16 +0000

I wish you would come to Sweden. I´d love to see you and I would do anything to get a photopass so I could be there with my camera. (I´m working as a photographer.)
Love your music!

Comment on My Hope Is Found by Stephanie Coleman

Stephanie Coleman — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:36:50 +0000

Adam,
The song is AMAZING!! It makes me cry too and i’m more than excited that you decided to record it. :)
The Lord has given you a true gift with your voice, it’s what fuels the relationship between me and my boyfriend and i thank you for sharing it with the world!
I hope you can someday record a praise album or just a few more praise songs because i know hundreds of people who would LOVE to hear them.
God bless <3

Stephanie

Comment on Overture by Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:21:43 +0000

I have listened to some of your new songs and I will be honest, at first I was very shocked by the sudden change in your style but after weeks of reading your inspiring blogs it made me realise that change is certainly not a bad thing! I am really devastated by the lack of respect some of the fans have had towards you and your new songs and I think your new music is a nice change! It’s like what you said ‘You can’t please everyone so you gotta please yourself’ and do just that! I’m glad that you are brave enough to follow your heart and even if you ever will struggle to sell 30 tickets at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, I and many other fans will be there to support you!

God bless you Adam and continue to Aspire and Inspire :)

Comment on Truth and Love by Liza

Liza — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:40:04 +0000

Hi Adam,

Thanks for your post. A friend of mine brought this to my attention. I would like to use Max Lucado’s reflection on 2 John you shared for a paper am writing on respecting plurality while avoiding relativism. Could you also include the title of the Devotional Bible you got it from and the pages? Thanks for your help in advance and sorry for the bother. I tried searching this but Max just has so many devotionals which is of course a good thing but hard for me to track the quote

Comment on Overture by Emily

Emily — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:36 +0000

I would love for you to see this but I don’t know if that will happen. I just need to tell you…You’re amazing. Your music has literally changed me. Your lyrics are unbelievably beautiful, and your mind…wow. There’s just nothing quite like it. I play the guitar and I LOVE playing your songs…I have to say that The Real World is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. I can listen to it on repeat for hours every day and never get sick of it, and I love playing and singing it. I wish I could talk to you and tell you all this. I’ve had daydreams of meeting you and playing one of your songs for you. I just want you to know how many loyal fans you have, who love you and really are amazed by you Adam. I also want to add in response to some of these other comments, I LOVE the old music. Ocean Eyes was amazing and beautiful, and All Things Bright and Beautiful was so uplifting and literally breath taking for me. I do prefer it over the new songs, but I think that’s because I have such a connection to it. The new ones do sound similar to a lot of other music out there. But I will listen to it and appreciate it because it is Owl City after all. Your music is so close to my heart and I can’t stress that enough and how much I want you to know that. If by some miracle you do see this please know that if I could ever talk to you or get in contact with you in any way I would me indescribably happy. I feel like I’m ranting but there’s SO much I want to express in the small hopes that you see this. I’ve been reading the blog for a long time and literally every post I read, I am more and more amazed by you and your mind and your thoughts. I’m really really hoping you might see this but if not, everyone who does knows how much I love Adam for his music and who he is, and will continue to respect and appreciate his music for a very long time. Owl City will forever hold a very very special place in my heart.

Comment on Overture by LILY :3

LILY :3 — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:13 +0000

@ Sad person

I know what you mean, dude. The things you said are just right. I felt disappointed when I listened to his new songs too. But what you said in the last lines are so sad! Don’t talk like that. Maybe we’re wrong and he’s not changing that much. We should wait until his new album come out. Maybe the new album is something different from these four new songs and I really hope so. v___v
I tell you, pray for him, and wait until the new album releases, then decide what to do.

Your friend
LILY

Comment on Garden Party by Ifany

Ifany — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:27:42 +0000

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadamsss!!!
why are you so damn amazing kinda like that!!
Indonesia misses you dear, got back!! :D

Comment on Men With Pointy Teeth by Jade

Jade — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:33 +0000

I’m faithfully hoping that you will once continue your port blue and seagull orchestra projects. But I dont think the lord will acknowledge my prayers :’(

Comment on Overture by lexi

lexi — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:16 +0000

you’re amazing Adam; don’t let old records get you down cuz i think they’re great :) and i bet the new album will be AWESOME!

Comment on Overture by Sad person

Sad person — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:56:08 +0000

When I listen to the new songs, Owl City does not come to mind. The name and the music just don’t fit together anymore. The blog Adam wrote called “Why I Call Myself Owl City” was spot on with the old music. His new music sounds so dark and empty like the rest of the world. I know how important it is that an artist change so as to not sound like a broken record. Change should be a natural progression up, this new stuff sounds more like a drastic step down. I’m sick of record labels destroying amazing artist. Adam was so unique and in a category of his own, his music was so uplifting it made my heart happy and inspired me to be better. This new stuff sounds like more meaninglessness that was forced together in a race for money. In this depressing world Owl City was a like light. Now that same light is very dim and its probably gonna go out. Saying all this makes me really sad, but I’ll find new artists who are being true to themselves and pretty soon in a couple months I’ll forget this whole Owl City thing even happened.

Comment on Overture by LILY :3

LILY :3 — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:06:51 +0000

By the way, sorry if I spoke in a bad way. I really didn’t mean to be rude or something. These days I’ve gotten a little mad. I’m really sorry.. v___v

Comment on Overture by LILY :3

LILY :3 — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:01:49 +0000

So I completely agree with Jess and the other ones who said they prefer Adam’s old music over the new ones with this new style. You know, his old songs like for example The Christmas Song, This is the future, Sky Diver, Meteor Shower and the rest are those that I still listen to before I sleep at night. To tell you the truth, when I heard the four new songs and I felt this big change in his style, I cried a lot. I told my mom that I will miss the old Adam. I cried because I thought this is just me that feels in this way. Now I see a lot of us feel the same..
I just don’t know what to do. I can just sit here hoping there will be some simply cute songs in the new album. Unless I will keep listening to the old ones.
Well, I wish Adam would read our comments at least. That’s enough for me. V.V
Dear Adam, be sure, I still love you and I will for the rest of my life. I just want you to think about what we are telling you. That’s all. V___V

Love you for ever ever ever<3
Lily

Comment on Cue the Sun by Tyne

Tyne — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:05 +0000

Adam, please listen.
I am not some stupid fangirl who thinks you’re hot.

I want to be an author. You are my hero.

I’ve grown up in a small town in the midwest, I am shy and reclusive, and I have a passion that I love and pursue it for no other reason (writing). You’ve heard of Christopher Poalini? Well I want to write much like him.

I NEED you to stay the same. I NEED you not to sellout of give up. You inspire me everyday and I hate that you might sellout (or so some say). Please. You don’t sellout, I won’t give up on writing the next big novel. Deal?

Your Unknown Mentee,
Tyne

Comment on The Chair by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:32:29 +0000

Hahaha! It’s ok, we’re all nerds in some way. Some of us more than others. Hello, The Chair!

I remember when I got my first computer too, and I was also a high school sophomore. It was also a Dell, though it wasn’t me that bought it. My family had had computers around most of my life and so I never thought I needed one of my own, until I started writing fanfiction, and then novels, on my dad’s computer in the 30 minutes I had after school before he got home and kicked me off, then at 10 at night when my parents went to bed and I could sneak back on (I got yelled at SO MUCH for staying up late writing, but I never missed school, and with 3 novels down, one coming, and a college diploma under my belt, no one is worried about my insomnia affecting me.). My grandma got me a laptop for Christmas that year, as a rather early graduation present. XD I loved that computer to bits.

My CHAIR, is actually not mine, though I’ve kind of claimed it. It was my dad’s old desk chair that I whiled away the hours in at his computer, and when he got a fancier, bigger chair, I adopted the old one. I don’t have a desk in my room; I sit on the bed with my laptop on a pile of books most of the time, but the chair stays. I use it at my keyboard.

I guess my Chair’s name must be Chair Too. He’s not got stickers on him as of yet (I love the Don’t Mess with Texas one!!!) but here he is:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Imalshen/918_0720.jpg

Sorry it’s fuzzy, my camera’s no good for photos. And ignore the alarming shade of yellow my room is. I’m going to fix that sometime soon. lol

Ok, enough blog-comment-spamming for one day (jumping from wi-fi to wi-fi throughout the day made it possible this time.). I have to go get ready for work tomorrow and try and do SOME writing tonight.

Comment on An Essential Studio Update by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:09:29 +0000

Even though we’ve long since gotten the album, reading about it fills me with glee. It was even more amazing that you described.

Comment on Hockey by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:14:53 +0000

Hahaha! Dude I am at Barnes and Noble right now shaking in my seat with tears coming out of my eyes, and everyone is giving me strange looks. How am I supposed to explain this to them?

Hockey was one of my favorite sports in school. Though we played on gym floors with tennis balls instead of on ice with pucks. There’s like, one ice rink in this city of triple-digit heat, and 99% of the time it’s booked for the hockey teams or ice skating lessons. We have our own hockey team here, the Rampage, but I have no idea where the heck they train.

Comment on Winter by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:09:52 +0000

Gods, I love that passage.

Comment on Everything Reminds Me of You by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:08:33 +0000

I’ve only ever had one boyfriend, then I decided to wait until I was really ready for relationships (i.e. post-college, like now. Lol Though I’m still rrreeeeaaaallllyyy shy of dating), and my ex and I are on really good terms, but there are times where I will meet the many could-have-beens, and even without those, the pain in this blog is enough for me to understand. *hugs*

Comment on Waiting in the Wings by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:03:24 +0000

“The last thing I want to do is wish my life away,”

I know the feeling. I try not to so much, especially since I always feel like I have so much to do and so little time, but it’s hard when you’re stuck somewhere, and bored, like airports or offices (Airports and I? We don’t get along. Since 9/11, when I was 13, I guess I look like a terrorist because the TSA has made my traveling life a living hell. I would rather take a bus and watch the scenery. But time is the issue.). Yet I made a wonderful friend while stranded at an airport back in April. I come home still laughing at the silliness my coworkers and I get up to. There IS beauty in all places. Why am I always letting my mind drift so far away?

I’m trying to remember the story, but I read it once, about a man who was given a silver orb with a golden thread in it, which was his life, and when he wanted to speed time up and get past dull moments, he could pull the thread a little. But in the end he pulled it so much he ran out of time and missed it all. That story has stuck with me, since I was a child.

Comment on Special Intensity by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:55:06 +0000

…I think I need to write poetry again. I can feel another phase coming on.

I liked the one about the bat the most. Echolocation? It’s a beautiful thing, and no one seems to really get it.

Comment on These Are a Few of My Favorite Things by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:50:58 +0000

If anyone put a gun to your forehead they’d have ME to answer to! *rolls up sleeves* I’m sure I’m not alone in that sentiment *looks to other blog-commenters for affirmation*

Glad to see I’m not the only Peretti fan, though am I weird for being the only person I know who got freaked out by NIMH? The Majestic is one of my all-time favorite films (that no-one I know has seen) though, so two for three. lol :D

And ambient music—I live for it. I dream in it. 90% of my music is instrumental only, as much as I love songwriting and listening to other peoples’ songs. It’s what I use to write as well. Heck, Windsor Airlift? Practically the soundtrack to my current novel. I wonder what my first trilogy would have been like had I had y’all around at that point. O.o

Ahh, the pre-sleep dreams. Those are my favorites. So vivid but so controlled. I wish they’d carry over into my deeper sleep more often, but no such luck. But they do inspire me to become the person I like to picture myself becoming. I try. I hope it works and I hope it shows.

Comment on Aloha by Caera

Caera — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:39:54 +0000

ADAM, if you do not stop making me laugh my heart is going to EXPLODE.

The mental image of you on the beach is going to be with me forever.

I’m the sunscreen Nazi around here. I’ve only burned like, once, and it was the most irritating experience of my life, and seeing people let themselves cook every time they step outside, well, I have been known to chase people around with the bottle of block, shouting “IT’S BEEN 30 MINUTES! GET OVER HERE NOW!”

And the math thing? Yeah I didn’t even take college algebra. I took “Ideas in Mathematics.” TWICE. I got a 32 average the first time. My mum did a 180 in math when she went out for her teaching certificate. I think we should have her start us over at the very basics and help us get over the mental block on numbers.

…I cannot imagine waiting 22 years to see the sea. I was born in Bremerton, and spent my early years in Seattle. I know what the sea can do to a person. I live in South Texas now, have for most of my life, and the Gulf, while 3 hours away and acceptable in a pinch, is no Pacific. The Pacific is the greatest (and yes I’ve spent plenty-a-time at the Atlantic as well as a Caribbean stint to know what I’m talking about).

Comment on Overture by owlcitygirl

owlcitygirl — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:35:02 +0000

I AM BUYING THIS RECORD WHEN IT COMES OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D Also i love every song you have every made and everything about it and its all like the most beautiful poetry since King David. That may sound a little exaggerated but ur awesome

Comment on Dear Taylor by Caera

Caera — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:22:24 +0000

Wow…if anyone ever wrote/sang a song like that for me…O.o

Comment on You Had Me At Hello by Caera

Caera — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:18:54 +0000

These things do happen, and sometimes, you do just know.

I don’t drive when I have insomnia; my eyesight is poor and I don’t trust myself on the roads, plus where would I go?

But I do like swings. I hope our church builds a playground on its new property soon. I miss my swings.

Comment on Ho Ho Home Sweet Home! by Caera

Caera — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:12:08 +0000

Dude!?!? Good grief! And here I was excited to see a WHOLE TWO INCHES last winter…lol

Comment on Hy-Vee by Caera

Caera — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:09:04 +0000

Your name tag made me crack up. I can sympathize with the whole “don’t put me on the cash register!!!” deal. Only for me I mainly got hired at my jobs to do that…:P I can deal with people quite well but boy does it get exhausting. At least most of the people are nice. I only had a handful of people who really, seriously, needed help.

And I know what you mean about not hating the job, but not seeing yourself reach your potential. I’m really glad for the one I have now, but I LIVE for the evenings and weekends, when I can write and compose. It’s all I can do to not spend my days with my head a million miles away.