Victor McKnight

Next original song is nearly ready, but I’m gonna wait a bit after the release of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds that way I’m not too overshadowed!

Also yes, it is super fun! I’m really digging it so far. :)

6 days ago | [YT] | 110

Victor McKnight

I think they're both going to be completed at roughly the same time, so which would you like first...? 🤔

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 70

Victor McKnight

Please let me know what you folks think of the Shadow lo-fi album, thus far! Two tracks remain!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 94

Victor McKnight

the funny thing about that music reel i posted is that it doesn't even showcase all the upcoming stuff

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 96

Victor McKnight

Y'all might want to check out my new demo reel... 🤔 There's a lot you folks haven't heard from me, yet! (The video will be unlisted after a week has passed!)

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 97

Victor McKnight

With my last post in mind, I don’t feel I’m in the right headspace to release the next lo-fi cover today. Instead, I’ll see you next week. 💙 After the lo-fi album’s out, I will hopefully have two new original songs ready to share with you all.

1 month ago | [YT] | 134

Victor McKnight

Hey folks,

Without going into any specific stories or happenstance, I want to talk about "controversial figure dot trademark" for a second. I'll try to keep it brief and speak purely for myself and where I stand on the notion of drama, legal situations, and callout/response posts.

To preface: This post isn't about any one specific person. This is a post about every time a collaborator of mine goes viral for the wrong reasons.

I don't have enough fingers to count how many collaborators of mine have found themselves in hot water, and quite frankly, it's made me a little presumably insensitive to their situations. However, on all accounts, I do feel strongly for the people involved—always. I just don't make it public.
This is something I've faced time and time again. Without question, my first thought is always "...Don't talk about it. It's not my business to deal with." The only exception is when it absolutely is, and even then, I usually resort to consulting law enforcement and legal experts, above all else.
I usually never bring it to social media because folks usually like to get themselves involved. Metaphorically, the kitchen gets full pretty fast, and everyone plays detective on people they do not know. It's exhausting, messy, and overall... not helpful for anyone.

That "controversial figure dot trademark" you watched an hour-long YouTube essay about? You don't know them.

Whenever drama takes place—events that... on all accounts... do not involve me—I feel a certain parasocial pressure to pick a side or choose my battles. However, at this point, it's more like navigating a minefield. Like anyone else would, I do my research and come to my own conclusions in private. My lack of public clarity on something is not indicative of my overall thoughts on a situation. I don't owe any of you folks a reply.
There are people I have "beef" with that nobody has any idea about, and that's because I want to keep the peace above all else. It's not what I want my music to be about, nor for me to stand for. To me, it's not important to take someone else down. I'd rather focus on building myself and my community up, lest I'm in a situation where it's out of my control.

So why am I bringing this up here?

The thing is, whenever I get a comment about a person I have worked with, on a music video featuring the "controversial figure dot trademark" in question, about whatever it is they've gotten themselves involved in... That is usually the first time I'm learning about it. It is, without question, extremely uncomfortable and heartbreaking for me.
Please remember: While you might enjoy my music or other content, I'm still ultimately a stranger to you. I'm not equipped to deal with the subject matter you may want to speak to me about. I know that to many, I'm some stoic guy on the Internet who types with an arrogant tone—always trying to keep formalities or whatever, but truth be told... I'm extremely emotional and constantly trying to keep it together regarding this kind of crap.

I get it. It's scary and terrifying for y'all to see some of your favorite content creators in hot water. For me, it's heartbreaking because they're a friend. If they're not a friend, then I quite frankly don't care.

You don't need to choose a side or insensitively crack jokes. Practice empathy and show patience. Some people are usually far more involved than you.

1 month ago | [YT] | 158

Victor McKnight

With my last post in mind… does anyone have any idea when we’re getting that Bendy movie? 🤔

1 month ago | [YT] | 115

Victor McKnight

It's quite wild to me that, even now, 5+ years after I last made anything musically inspired by Bendy, that I still get requests to do another Bendy song. I think... it'll eventually happen, and I do have an idea, but it's not the right time! I feel more inclined to write about things that emotionally impact me in this moment. I don't want to force it out for the wrong reasons! It's gotta be from the heart.

That said... I did want to put out a quick Deltarune arrangement; a re-tread of something I had arranged previously (that's now unlisted). Hope you're all enjoying the Shadow lo-fi album. :D

1 month ago | [YT] | 225

Victor McKnight

y’know mega dragonite just got revealed by pokemon and i’m about to re-enter my pokemon era because of it

i really should write an original pokemon song of some sort

1 month ago | [YT] | 133