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I just wanted to take a second to mention - once more - a few IMPORTANT things.

- Videos will always be free for all. BUT, since there's something like channel members - I wanted to give a little benefit to those who support this channel this way.

Consider this: Someone supports a project you're working on,
something you put all of your passion and time into.
Wouldn't you want to give them a small benefit for it -
even if it's just something like an early access to new videos?
I do. And I think that's the least I can do. Same goes for Patreon.
That being said, I repeat:
The videos will always be available to everybody -
just with a different release date.
One thing though: There might be small adjustments to videos every now and then,
when I want to change something in the process. I think it's only logical that I don't upload mutliple versions of a video here, but still make them available to channel members and patrons instead. Doesn't happen too often, but I still wanted to mention it.


- The use of artificial intelligence
I mentioned this a few times already, but I want to repeat it:
Yes, I do work with AI regarding specific aspects of the voice. Multiple reasons for that:
- I love tech. I used to code a lot (language processing programs), which means I've got a natural interest in these things (not only with a scientific approach, but also with childlike fascination).
- The texts are written by myself. BUT I use AI to check my grammar every once in awhile. I'm not a native speaker so it occurs that I'm unsure regarding the right use every now and then. When I think about a sentence more than five minutes, I'll let AI check. When the text is finished, I let AI check again, for obvious reasons. This makes it possible for me to draw from personal experiences as well. Psychology and tech (among sports, music and philosophy) are my basic interests in life - always have been. So it comes naturally to write these texts myself - with the tools I can use to refine everything. On top of that: It allows me to continue with this project. Which brings me to the AI voice - something I really do enjoy. I can totally relate to everyone who enjoys organic, natural, real voices, full of emotion and expression. Yet, the use of an AI does not only bring me some sort of joy (and looking for ways I can refine the process itself), but it allows me to work much more efficient and in a way where it's possible for these videos to be online - without restrictions or even takedowns.
- Gravemind cannot be continued. Today's world doesn't allow such a project to exist any longer - at least not the way it was. I'm in awe for the countless messages that I receive. People have a deep connection to that channel and I do too. Still, sometimes we have to let go of the things that matter to us. Especially in this case. Consider this: You're putting hundreds of hours of your precious time into something - only for it being removed a few months later (sometimes all it took were a few days). I spent too much time on that already.

That's it for today. New video tomorrow (yes, for everyone).

Next week's video is almost finished as well.
The bandcamp page is ready for everyone who wants to download wavs or mp3s for free and all major streaming services have them available too. Links are always posted within the descriptions of the videos.


Stay the course, everybody.

xGrave

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@Cambodimerican24

Your work has changed my life and I will continue to support and look forward to your projects regardless of the use of Ai or not. This is what ai SHOULD be utilized for not for control and power like some in the corporations are attempting to do and I applaud that 👏

5 months ago | 10  

@DeeEfSea

I appreciate the clarity into your process bro, keep doing what you do it is undoubtedly powerful stuff ❤

5 months ago | 2  

@attack12332

I’ll miss Gravemind, but I follow the soul behind that channel. I’ll follow your guidance wherever it goes.

5 months ago | 5  

@rommelgrech111

Stay the course

5 months ago | 1  

@Sujay-we4el

Inspiring others is a noble cause and I wish I could meet you and simply shake your hand. Thank you.

5 months ago | 8  

@allin7584

Even though I am not the biggest fan of the AI Voice. I can always sense your spirit through it. I wish you all the best on your path and I certainly want to thank you for every piece of work and art you shared with us over the last years. Stay the course.

5 months ago | 4  

@TheRealDream-x9x

Thanks for this post!

5 months ago | 3  

@KateKloud9

5 months ago | 3  

@GREETxDEATH

I'll be right here with you brother.

5 months ago | 5  

@ohDiscipline

It's sad to see Gravemind unable to continue but change is inevitable. Thanks for all you do. Will all the old gravemind vids be on bandcamp?

5 months ago | 7  

@varunpratapsingh8405

It's been a month since you have posted. I hope everything is alright brother. Much love❤

1 month ago | 0

@joseph-rn6mp

really, so there are old videos from the gravemind channel that i haven't watched because of yt policies? 🤯 are those in your patreon? do you have all your videos there ? please say ye

5 months ago | 3  

@J4M3S17

I know its not much but i still plan on grabbing a hoodie and shirt at some point. Do you happen to have any of the old massive merch?

5 months ago | 1  

@swagiro824

Will you still be posting on GRAVEMIND channel ? If not can you never take those videos down because I love them. I love the new channel too. Both channels have helped me bring myself out of my darkest moments and have helped me get closer to achieving my goals, physically, mentally, spiritually, in every way. Right now I'm still broke but I am very close to finally having a good job and once I do I will do what I can to support and repay u for what u done for me. But no amount of money could ever equate to the benefits your videos have provided me. I thank God for leading me to your channel and for creating a person like you who creates the content you do. Thank you.

5 months ago | 1  

@poodleattack8379

is it possible to have like a patreon where we could get access to the videos youtube pulled? i dont have money yet but i would like to support in the future

5 months ago | 1  

@G3STALT15

Dude, I'm not here to hate, but I used to watch most of your videos on the old channel, I can safely say that you fell off pretty hard which is a shame, it's just not the same to me anymore, for you AI seems like a novelty but to me it's just boring, a nuance and most importantly it has no soul or any weight to anything it says to me it's blatant and predictable and you can't do anything with your prompts to fix that because, I've studied the topic and I am in a major where we do use AI in our field. While I understand that this is a business and you must make money you gotta think of the things that make you standout on a saturated platform like YouTube while I'm no expert on what's good for YouTube this just ain't it for me, tbh to me your content was alright back then but rn I feel like the content just isn't great it's flavorless and generic, although you did great work with your past videos which I still go back to once in awhile to find some inspiration I understand that YouTube sucks, I especially liked the DBZ shit you did that was tuff stuff and quite unique. You still did great things but to me the chapter closes now like you said you we gotta let go of things and this is what I'm doing cus it just ain't the same. PS: I fucking hate AI.

4 months ago | 0

@thelucksman7759

I have noticed a lot of videos missing from Gravemind and no new releases for months then I found out about the new project. xGrave you must archive what you have created the world needs to see what you have done for us. Please stay the course

2 months ago | 0