Kabukibears Youtube account closed?!?!

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NOOO!
The apocalypse has come!! Its the end of the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOOO!
send me his vids btw
i want THEM!

yoshistrings

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holy Karp! Why would he do that? I guess that leaves it up to us to make recordings of his tabs to replace his recordings.

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Vic9mm said

KaminaSora said

that's so unfair. Kabukibear has the original videos of his OWN tabs and people would rather seem other people covering him instead, missing his awesome playing!!!

I read he's working on an new project, if it goes right it would make up for this long eclipse in our world ^^m

Well that make us the choosen ones, the only ones to get to see and download his videos XD

I enjoyed all of his videos and im glad he knew that. He is an insperation to people I hope he knows that if we dont here from him anymore

Vic!!!!
Dont even think such thoughts!
How can that be possible, us not hearing from him anymore!
I can't imagine... =(

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Yes I guess so, Vic.
But I'm sad anyhow...

yoshistrings

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wow, it sounds like we're having a funeral for the guy. I'm sure he'd be flattered if he knew how much everyone misses him

Vic9mm

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ronito said

come to think of it I haven't heard anything from him in a while. And I was expecting a response from him on the Hollyanna #4. Strange. Hope he's ok. Maybe he's just tired of it.

I dont think hes tired of it hes come too far to just say im tired of making music I would think anyway...he said he was working on a project Im going to guess but I think he's working on a webpage for his music. Maybe teaching people how to play like he does, but in the end who knows.

ronito

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Vic9mm said

ronito said

come to think of it I haven't heard anything from him in a while. And I was expecting a response from him on the Hollyanna #4. Strange. Hope he's ok. Maybe he's just tired of it.

I dont think hes tired of it hes come too far to just say im tired of making music I would think anyway...he said he was working on a project Im going to guess but I think he's working on a webpage for his music. Maybe teaching people how to play like he does, but in the end who knows.

Certainly not tired of music. But maybe just tired of the arrangement scene, everyone needs a break now and then no matter their level. Perhaps he's pursuing another project? Whatever, I'm sure he'll turn up.

archard

Joined: Jan 11 2007

Maybe we should have a Kabukibear appreciation day on here, where we start a Kabukibear appreciation thread and let me know how much we miss him.

wtogami

Joined: Feb 10 2009

I feel so foolish. I would listen to Kabukibear's recordings on my Youtube playlist very often for months. I am especially sad that I didn't save any of his recordings for offline viewing, and now they are gone forever?

Kabukibear is my favorite musician on Youtube or anywhere. His version of Radical Dreamers inspired me to buy a guitar and begin taking lessons. (I'm only capable of playing his Kids Run Through The City Corner at the moment though. Radical Dreamers is difficult for this guitar newbie.)

If Kabukibear decided to move on in life I wish him luck. But I wonder if Youtube deleted his account for other reasons? It seems that we are all speculating.

Kabukibear, you will be sorely missed. I hope it is possible to listen to your recordings again.

Kabukibear

Happy Strumming!

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Joined: Mar 22 2007

Nah, I'm not dead. I've just, recently, been looking hard at where I am in life and I didn't like what I saw.

I'll be honest, I want to do this stuff for a living. Not performing, but arranging. However, I started arranging years ago and it just sort of hit me the other day that I haven't progressed towards that goal at all. I've been doing arrangements and recording videos, which is fine, I enjoy sharing. But the longing to do this for a living and publish a book has always been there, burning in the back of my mind. I kept trying to push myself, kept telling myself it's fine and that I should just keep working on music. At the moment my desktop is full of half-finished arrangements or ones that barely got started, but the drive to do it has all but dried up. I can't help but ask the question "Am I just deluding myself? Am I just wasting time?"

It's not that I'm greedy or that I won't do this if I'm not getting paid for it. I just feel like someone who dreams of becoming a professional painter, who feels like they have the ability to do just as good a job as those out there now, but instead is stuck painting houses. It's the frustration of wanting to do something more than anything, and being stuck doing something close, but not quite, and that difference making all the difference in the world.

I guess I reached a breaking point the other day when I deleted all of my account in disgust. I logged in that morning and instead of seeing a bunch of recordings I did for fun, I saw instance after instance of my failure to achieve where I want to be. It was a very sobering experience and I lashed out. However, it really is unfair to everyone so I might put all of the videos back up. Whether or not I continue to arrange and record, though, is up in the air.

I guess I'm just full of a lot of doubt right now, about everything.

(PS this thread made me smile for the first time in weeks)

yoshistrings

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wow...
way to be, man. way to be.

KaminaSora

Joined: Jul 20 2008

Yeah, guess everyone is stuck at it, huh?

It's frustrating to wake up one day and see that ten years have passed and you not what you wanna be. For me I just wanted to make mangas, be a pro. And no matter how hard I tried I never got quite as skilled I wanted, and worse, in Brasil, where I live, you can't make a living out of that it's impossible, if you wanna ever publish somenthing you'll have to bank it. That's why I choose to try and enroll on and architect college, but man, life does goes and make our life sucks to the deeps of hells just to test you, I'm stuck for 3 years in my house couse I just couldn't pass the damn test, even when I got all the questions, my aswers just wasn't as good as the others, that done less then me, and thus I failed.

I think anyone here knows the true meaning of being in a hole of shit. But when I started play the guitar for only one year ago, thanks to Kabuki I've got a whole different mind, it was like I've saw myself where I wanna be, drawing, working really hard to make something that would give new collors to my world and for other people's world too. It raise my fire and gave me a new strength.

Like everyone said, you're got a lot of talent, soo why don't you just charge in a straight line then. For example, become a music professor, I really believe that you could do that, keep making arranging apart those from your carrer, and make it known worldwide, I'm sure you can acomplish your dreams of being a professional arranger XD

I do believe you showed and had the true brilliance and potencial to suceed the greatest sacred monsters whom we've loved and admired for so long like Nobuo Uematsu, Kanno Yoko, Yasunori Mitsuda and Yoko Shimomura.

From the people who, unfortunatelly didn't got to know you better (wished for), but have been touched by you in a special way.

And if you need some inspiration i'd like to present you all to my idol, he's a japanese guitar player, and offer tabs for everyone who asks so.

http://www.youtube.com/user/hironou2525?blend=1

try watch every video of his. I believe you'll get grasp of the road to your dreams once more.

archard

Joined: Jan 11 2007

Kabukibear, think of it this way. All this time you've spent arranging has given you an incredible portfolio. Although you don't think you've progressed toward your goal, I think the amount of quality arrangements you've produced in your own free time is enough to convince any publisher that you're the guy they need. It's just a matter of finding one who's looking for some great new talent.

My suggestion to you is to start doing some research. Look into all the different publishing companies and try to talk to others who arrange for a living. Most likely there are forums with people like that. A lot of publishers have websites with job listings and information on how to apply for the job, but even if they don't I would just get the addresses of a bunch of different ones and send demos of your work. Maybe print out all your arrangements on nice paper and get them professionally bounded or something.

I really wanna see you succeed at this man. I've always imagined buying a Final Fantasy guitar book with the words 'Arranged by Justin Lincoln' on the front cover. I know you have the talent, it's just a matter of letting other people know now.

Krimson

Much nerdy love

Joined: Jun 01 2008

For the sake of brevity let me say this:
You are clearly admired for your work and clearly have the support of your peers (myself included--though I see myself as more of a humble worshipper than a peer :D ). These are the makings of a great musician.

giveittoradagast

Joined: Feb 11 2009

It sounds like I'm not the only one on here who was motivated by Kabukibear's videos to pick up classical guitar. I have to say, your arrangements and playing style are the best on youtube.

I would love to buy a book of your arrangements. You could even make several: A final fantasy book, a chrono trigger book, a nobuo uematsu book, etc etc.

Buy out the domain name www.kabukibear.com (or whatever else) and start hosting your videos and tabs on there. Put up a forum, maybe a few ads. Add in some premium features for people who donate to your paypal account etc.. Eventually add a kabukibear store with books of your arrangements.

IMHO, if you really want to turn some kind of profit, you need to present your work on a medium that you control. Keep using gametabs and youtube for publicity, but always provide a link to your homepage.

I wish you the best and truly hope we see more of your amazing work

Calon

Joined: Feb 12 2009

Just wanted to add my support along with everyone else. It was because of your and lonlonjp's videos that I decided to take up classical guitar almost a year ago to the day. I'm currently working on a guitar-duet arrangement of Radical Dreamers, based off of Animetals' version -- I'll need a whole lot more practice before I'll be able to tackle your arrangement. ; )

Thanks for the inspiration! I wish you well in your endeavors and hope you end up accomplishing that of which you dream.

-- Paul

cyrusthegreat

Joined: Feb 12 2009

Justin Lincoln,

I'm happy to finally "find" you in a sense. I discovered your amazing arrangements on youtube some time ago. Since that day I have eagerly followed your progression, awaiting your next release. I'm a huge final fantasy fan and have purchased, downloaded and heard numerous takes on the series' music. I say in all sincerity that your creations are by far the most powerful, thoughtful and audibly rich arrangements I have heard on guitar. I have no musical background, I cannot read music, I cannot play any instruments. I'm simply a very appreciative admirer of your work.

The other day I got on the computer and proceeded to navigate to your user page on youtube as I had done on an almost daily basis for a long time. I was genuinely saddened and concerned when I realized that you had removed all of your content. I really didn't think it would concern me to this effect. After searching online over the past few days I came across this thread and found your post from yesterday. I'm relieved. Your post was thought provoking. I wish I could add some tidbit of valuable insight, but the matter is very personal. I believe it goes to the core of what drives an artist, animates his mind, and defines his self recognition as one. The only practical advise I can offer is that doubt can only be removed by focused and sincere action.

If you decide to release your music again, I will be elated, but if you do I hope it makes you happy to do so. Don't do it for my or anyone else's sake.

Well, I just wanted to express to you my appreciation for your creativity, artistry, time and passion. Thanks!

Motoko Kusanagi

Joined: Sep 14 2008

Dude! well I guess alls i can say is do what you gotta do! If and when your ready maybe come back and post some shit, im still waiting on my tab but you need to do your own thing man. im just feeling better knowin your not dead heh got a lil worried there! SO Have a good time bro! kick some ass!

snake

Joined: Feb 16 2009

Wasup Kabukibear. I hate, HATE registering for sites, but I registered here to say thanks for the tabs/videos. I've been playing music for 10+ years, and I am a college student who is about to graduate. I really respect how you posted tabs and how you diddn't fear sharing your arrangements. I've always thought you had great skill at the guitar, and music in general, and I'm sure you will find something that can make you happy (and some money) with your music. So, thanks for the excellent music and tabs, and thanks for inspiring me to improve my fingerpicking. I look forward to see what you come up with next... on whatever medium it is on.

Vic9mm

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honestly its up to Kabuki if he doesnt mind me sending them I will but I respect him more then that to send his videos behind his back. So I think not, kabuki if you see this let me know if you care or not seems like most of these guys/girls miss your videos if I dont hear anything Ill take it as a no and wont send anything in that case sorry all.

Vic9mm

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Kabukibear said

I don't mind, but if you want to wait that's fine too, I forgot I had the original Kabukibear on youtube still, just with nothing on it. So I'm just gonna reupload my vids now that I'm over my bout of self-loathing.

well there you have it. I didnt think you would mind but I had to ask well what he said everyone they will be on youtube.

archard

Joined: Jan 11 2007

cgseth said

Justin,

It's great to hear from you.

You are at the intersection where a hobby becomes a career. I can't do anything more than encourage you to pursue it. Surely with your skill and motivation, not to mention your portfolio and reputation, you can succeed in the arranging business. You just have to make that leap. I know you can do it.

Best wishes,
Seth

Wow, seth, where have you been man? I haven't seen you on here in ages.

yoshistrings

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archard said

cgseth said

Justin,

It's great to hear from you.

You are at the intersection where a hobby becomes a career. I can't do anything more than encourage you to pursue it. Surely with your skill and motivation, not to mention your portfolio and reputation, you can succeed in the arranging business. You just have to make that leap. I know you can do it.

Best wishes,
Seth

Wow, seth, where have you been man? I haven't seen you on here in ages.

yeah, seriously. it's been months.

wtogami

Joined: Feb 10 2009

If you upload a video already re-encoded by Youtube, does Youtube re-encode it again thus losing more quality?

Vic and Kabukibear, if the videos turn out too big to fit in kabukibear's mail, let me know. You can temporarily house it on my dedicated server until they are uploaded.

(A few days ago I found Radical Dreamers FLV 10339579 bytes in the Firefox cache directory of a machine I don't normally use.)

giveittoradagast

Joined: Feb 11 2009

Kabukibear,

Have you tried contacting youtube? There is strong chance that they could 'undelete' your account. Say someone hacked into it or something, that'll get you sympathy

Glad to hear you are back!