The best of Youtube #3

This is actually becoming a fairly regular segment on my blog which thrills me no end. In this post (as I have with the others which can be viewed here and here) I will show you several videos that I have watched recently that have made either my favourites or liked playlist on YouTube.

Bradley James & Colin Morgan performing 'You're the Voice' \0/

This is my absolute favourite video of all time. It literally makes me cry because it just optimises their friendship. Even if you're not a fan of them or of the show, this video is guaranteed to crack a smile out of you.

Taylor Swift - 22 (Cover By The Vamps)
I saw The Vamps live when they were supporting McFly on their tour and so I decided after being impressed by them at the show to check out their YouTube channel. This happens to be my favourite along with the video underneath; I think that the songs show off their voices really well and to be honest I think I prefer their versions to the originals. Can't wait for their new album!

Neon Trees - Everybody Talks / Animal Mashup (Cover By The Vamps)

Accent Challenge with Marcus Butler | Zoella
This is one of the funniest videos I have seen in a long, long, long time. The first time I watched it I think I had tears streaming down my face, it is just hilarious. If you're feeling down and need something to have an innocent giggle at, then this is your video.

Imagine Dragons - Demons (Official Music Video)
I don't think I have put a video that is an 'official' video from a 'real band' on these lists before but this video truly couldn't go unmentioned. It is breathtaking, it epitomises the simplicity of how much a band/music/gig can bring a moment of solace to someone who seems completely fine on the outside but on the inside they are harbouring a world of pain: simply brilliant. The song is fantastic as well, but then it is Imagine Dragons so you can't really expect anything less.

17 Rants in 4 Minutes

Hank Green, ladies and gentlemen, need I say anymore? Other than this is the best VlogBrothers video ever made? Nope, okay then.

Lullaby - Luke Conard (Live) 

There isn't much to say about this video other than its a really beautiful tune.

and finally

My Drunk Kitchen: Pizza John

Just because My Drunk Kitchen is hilarious then you add John Green into the equation and you have a truly remarkable video.

and for the bonus video

How to take care of a FANGIRL

Because I think that this video is the best video to give to anyone before they meet me.

YouTube is taking over the world

YouTube has recently broken away from funny cat videos to a way of actually earning a very decent living. With the YouTube community growing by the day and more and more channels being set up to achieve this dream you must ask yourself this: where did it all come from? And do these so called creators deserve the insane perks that they receive?

Whether you are making vlogs (video blogs), videos about make-up, singing videos or whatever else takes your fancy, one thing is clear: if you make good content or are attractive get ready for the big bucks. If you can get the balance right then you could be earning an estimated £100,000 per annum, although this figure could be more or less than the actual amount and is just an estimate after doing some research. Unless you are part of the YouTube partner scheme (which you are eligible for after you have passed 3000+ subscribers and once you have signed up, advertisers can then advertise on your videos and channel and that is how you make the money) they are very quiet about the sum of money that they receive. Although it must be substantial enough for the majority of them to have no other job except YouTube. 

We also know that YouTubers can make enough to purchase houses as told to the viewer on one of Charlie 

McDonnell (charlieissocoollike) videos, he stated that the money he has received from his videos has enabled him to put a mortgage down on a house. Bare in mind that Charlie has had no other job and began making videos as a teenager, so has had no other income. Charlie has recently surpassed 2,000,000 subscribers and he barely posts a video every month, yes, his content is good but how come he gets all of this by doing hardly anything?

Inside of this huge community you have a bunch of them who have hit the big time in terms of YouTube fame. They all of course know each other; probably through their swanky gatherings or conventions which always seem to be held for them. All of them have over 100,000 subscribers and that number is growing constantly.

So what is so appealing about sitting in front of a camera and getting subscribers? Well to be perfectly honest I can't see hardly any drawbacks to it: It is literally the dream job. You not only get to work from home, you get sent free stuff from companies to try out and review, you get invited to VIP events and red carpets and you get paid probably more than an average 9-5 worker for doing about 90% less work; you don't even have to have any qualifications. The only very minor drawback is that you can get some hate on the videos you create however, the thousands of fans that you have will completely heckle that person anyway. 

The thing that I find amazing these days is that YouTubers are actually treated like celebrities. Tayna Burr (pixi2woo) held a gathering and actually had to leave because of the enormity of the people that came along, security had to escort her out. What? Why? that's ridiculous she is a normal person literally like you and me. So for them to be getting the same treatment as celebrities is a little ridiculous. 

Dan and Phil (danisnotonfire and amazingphil) now have a regular slot on a prime time radio show on BBC radio one. Two YouTubers from the USA Elle and Blair Fowler (allthatglitters21 and juicystar07) have had a two book deal, a phone line, a make-up line, a clothing line and a shoe line all because they make videos. Normal people have to work damn hard to get all of that and it seems to me as if YouTubers are just handed that on a plate. They don't have any more talent than anyone else but because they have a successful channel they can get into all of this despite having no training, qualifications or even aptitude for the task, it's another case of celebrity syndrome and just want you for your name, but then to the general public who are older than 30 and don't watch YouTube they are nobodies. I am not disputing that they may work hard once they have gotten into their projects but then shouldn't they have had to work just as hard if not harder to get into the actual project? 

I understand that there is a lot more to making a video than just sitting in front of a camera, but some YouTubers now have the arrogance to actually employ someone to edit their videos for them? Excuse you but how tenacious can you get? You don't do anything else in the day except make a video so don't take it for granted and do your own dirty work. Also, when YouTubers complain that they are stressed? I'm sorry my dear, but I don't think you quite realise what stress is, when you get the luxury of having completely flexible hours, a job doing something you enjoy, a job that you have total control over,  a job with good money, need I go on? I'm not sure that you are in significant position to complain about being stressed.

Only last week a group of British YouTubers got to go on a tour to the Harry Potter Studio Tour completely for free, had goodie bags and even had a free hotel with free food all thrown in as well. Why? Some of them didn't even like Harry potter, so why not give something like that to fans who love it and will in short get more joy out of it? This doesn't just go for YouTubers but celebrities as well; why give them stuff just because of who they are?

Another thing, it seems to me that if you are attractive (especially if you're a boy) you will go far on YouTube even if you make rubbish content. So get an attractive face and then you will be partying with the big boys soon enough.

Although I have been extremely negative in this post I will still continue to watch their content because it can be entertaining and sometimes, more often than not better than TV but I know that someone who is reading this post may think that I am being jealous: maybe I am. However, I still believe that YouTube shouldn't give creators enough money that it is their sole work as it belittles the work that others without YouTube channels have to put in to get to where they are. Or perhaps this might be a brand new way and quick slide to get into fame? Who knows? Only time will tell. I suppose if you are lucky enough to be the minority that have hundreds of thousands of subscribers you should be patted on the back because clearly I am missing something that should allow you to make such massive revenue from it.

The best of YouTube #2

Following this post on videos I enjoyed in February, I thought seeing as its two months later almost to the day, that I would update this list on videos I've really enjoyed.

YouTuber Innuendo Bingo With PointlessBlog

- Thatcher Joe

This is literally the funniest thing I have seen in such a long time, I love both of these YouTubers because of their quick wit and sarcasm, but this video genuinely had me laughing for the entirety. 

The YouTuber Awards

- TylerOakley 

This is another video that had me giggling. If you don't know the majority of the YouTubers that they mention then this may be slightly wasted on you, but if you do know who they are talking about then this is extremely funny (and accurate). 

Hallelujah

ChadwSugg Cover

I have known about Chad for a while but only recently checked out his videos, this is by far my favourite of his latest covers. (Also he has just become a dad which is awesome and that video, in which he announces that he is father is very cute, so you should watch that whilst your over there as well.)

Just Keep Breathing

LukeConard and JonD Cover

I really like Luke from his vlogs and I enjoy his music especially when he collabs with others as I feel that his voice compliments others really well. I also found out about We The Kings because of this song and so that is always a plus because the original is already one of my new favourite songs, so thanks Luke!

Just Keep Breathing

We The Kings

this is the original.

Ask Luke! With Chad Sugg

Luke

Another instalment from Luke and Chad, this video was filmed a few months previous hence the Christmas related questions but was just recently posted and this is what made me go and check out Chad because his humour in this is so fantastic!

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST

Corey Gray- Once Again Official Music Video

OfficialCoreyGray

Pretty sure that Corey was on my last YouTube favourite videos, but he is one of my favourite cover artists and so when he released this as an official song, I was not disappointed, it's brilliant.

And a bonus video for all you cat lovers (from again Luke)

 

As you can probably tell from these two YouTube posts that I like cover music and funny videos from the YouTubers themselves. Right now YouTube is the only website that I am visiting regularly because of these stupid exams because I have to have my daily dose of music and laughter!

The best of Youtube #1

One most visited websites is YouTube, I spend a lot of time scrolling through videos and going from each video to the next, sometimes its just pure crap but occasionally I do come across some gems, I thought I would share a few I've enjoyed in the past few days 

Merlin Cast | Man We Love Merlin (dedications)

I found this yesterday when I was two episodes into watching the final series of Merlin and feeling pretty emotional about Merlin and the cast, and this most certainly didn't help it only added to my tears, it's such a cute video.

Daniel Radcliffe: A How-To Guide // Bad Teeth

I found this on the recommended videos (you can only imagine what I'd been watching to get this as a recommended video, haha.) Videos like this always make me fall that little bit extra in love with Daniel Radcliffe and the way he has remained down to earth despite his fame.

"Begin Again" - Taylor Swift (Alex Goot, Megan Nicole, Piano Guys COVER)

I heard this song a week or so ago through my subscriptions (if you're not subscribed to Alex Goot, you are doing life wrong, he is one of my favourite YouTubers for doing covers, and putting the originals to shame) and this cover is no different, it has completely annihilated the original, Taylor Swift take note. 

Passenger - Let Her Go [Official Video]

I found this video because I knew of Passenger through being Ed Sheeran's support act on tour and I often check out his covers, but this song is an original and I love it, there's just something about it that I cant quite put my finger on but it just makes me really happy and the lyrics are brilliant. I suppose there is just something about a well written song that thrills me.

This Wild Life - Puppy Love (Official Music Video, New Acoustic)

I love this song I found it through another YouTube who used it as their background music, but it's a fun song and I have since brought it, really catchy I'd recommend them!

Harry Potter in 99 Seconds

I'm pretty sure every Harry Potter fan has seen this but I think it's always right to include it as its one of my favourites.