Genesis: A Music Animation by March Cain

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NOTE: Not actually a 4K video. Up-scaled to 4K to reduce compression artifacts.
Inspired by Animusic. Created from scratch, using Blender, FL Studio, and MIDAS (Musical Instrument Digital Animation System), a custom-built MIDI animation engine coded by me.

I was originally working on this project in early 2019, but I didn't have the animation code to animate it the way I envisioned, and since I just started out with 3D Modelling, my modelling skills kept improving to the point where things would look out of place very quickly. (It even happened here, but I caught most of the problems and fixed them). I probably would have abandoned this project, but I got the itch to work on it again, and I'm not very good at giving up on projects sometimes.

Special thanks to Zach Goertzen for improving the song ~2 years ago when I first started out on this project.
Special thanks also to Sean P. who helped render some frames for me and shaved off a day or two of render times.

[TyLoudon]

This is a culmination of many different Animusic videos and tells a tale, first somber, then joyous. I believe that the community of Animusic enjoyers was meant to create Animusic 3.

[IA_]

This gives me such an nostalgic Animusic vibe. Super smooth animation, head bobbing music, and creative instruments too. Man I hope the Animusic team or at least someone that worked there sees this and would try to come back some time sooner. This is not even good, it's freaking awesome!

[skh]

Wow, is this really outside of the Animusic company? I am speechless, this is amazing! I know that Animusic 3 has shrunken quite a bit, but this video is very convincing. Everything is just so smooth like the actual animations. Overall, I think Wayne needs you, everyone needs you and your friend. You are the type of person that can make this happen! :)

[Renserin]

Oh, I've gotten really fond of both this and Ambient Glow, because they really strike a cord in this Animusic-loving fan.

[CmputrAce]

Very well done and a great homage to the original Animusic! I do like the Harmonic Voltage feel.

[joeltrekwars]

Wow. Just WOW. This is quintessential Animusic.

[epsilonthedragon]

Absolutely beautiful. Been waiting for this! Amazing work

[MrKemmerlin]

animusic 3 is here thanks for making it a reality!

[whitefang]

I can't tell you how much I love this piece of art
the visuals and the music sets the mood and helps you just vibe to it
I cant wait for further projects
great job and keep up the good work

[therealsharkmemoji]

1:01 is so addicting. I love the way that first beat sounds.

[DiegoKeaneMusic]

I love this. I watched Ambient Glow as well, and also your new Animusic remakes. This helped inspire me to create my own Animusic-style music and animations.

[steamwork]

this was amazing, it gave so many great memories of sitting on the floor and watching this on a VHS, your art is wonderful and amazing!!!

[bitbaptist]

Wow this is high quality, and new. There is still hope!

[JazzHyde]

As with Animusic, everything in your video feels alive! It's really enjoyable and lovely to watch/listen.

[mordecaimonarch]

A: “Sir, you have to see this.”
B: “What is it?”
A: “Remember the ruins of that ancient alien civilization, the ones with the music machines?”
B: “From planet Animusic?”
A: “Yes .”
B: “Yeah, what of it?”
A: “You’re gonna wanna look at this.” *moves away from monitor*
B: “Well I’ll be…”

[AndyBigMac]

Watching the little bells ring is so satisfying... Amazing!

[Encryptedpilot]

I love the intro before the main part its so calming and tranquil would love to see something come out of LLM with that theme

[inactive]

This is amazing! I missed seeing these fan made animusic videos 🧡🧡

[SkiBumMSP]

That was awesome! As a fan of the original Animusic stuff, this was really cool seeing this. Nicely done (and yes, I've seen the "Ambient Glow" one as well - that was also awesome).

[barisaxmax]

So totally looking forward to future projects like this! Incredible!