Has the acapella game music scene been quieter than usual for a while, or is it just us? Nope- Smooth McGroove, maybe the most famous of all the acapella video game singers, hasn't posted anything since July 2019. That's pre-pandemic! You could be forgiven for thinking that something awful happened to the long-haired icon, but you'll be happy to know that he's okay. Mostly.
Describing the last year and a half as "clearing his debuffs", Smooth (AKA Max Gleason) details his issues with kidney problems and adrenal imbalances that wiped him out. Taking time to focus on his health meant that his Patreon was shut down for inactivity, and his YouTube channel - which has almost 2.5 million subscribers - had no new uploads during that time.
But now he's back on YouTube and Patreon, he's "80-90% better", AND he has a new cat called Angel, to accompany his decade-old cat named Charl. And he grew a pineapple! From scratch! Everything's coming up McGroove.
To celebrate his return, check out his rendition of the Objection! Theme from Ace Attorney, or maybe his cover of Minecraft composer C418's Sweden. One will make you anxious, and the other will calm you right down. And isn't that just the spectrum of video games?
Hope you're feeling 100% soon, Mr McGroove - and welcome back!
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Glad to hear he's in better health now. His performances never ceases to amaze, and more than once he's advised the YouTube algorithm copyright flagged his content because it was too accurate to the originals.
One does not grow Pineapples from scratch.
One does grow pineapples from pineapples.
I love what this guy does. Seriously, he's pretty talented! Admittedly I missed that he was on hiatus since the world has been topsy-turvy. I totally get needing a life recharge every now and again.
One Youtuber I actually watched from time to time. Glad he's ok
He's no PoopPoopFart but he's pretty good.
Lol. It’s been a long time.
Good to know he’s doing well.
I remember killing time at MagFest waiting for friends to arrive, and randomly sitting in on one of his panels. I didn't recognize him until half way through, then realized he was that one beardy singing guy from youtube. I was actually interested in what he was saying, and felt bad for not paying attention and fiddling around on my phone for the first half of his presentation.
I’m glad you said what he’s famous for, as I’d never heard of him before reading this article
I really appreciate this articles
I wish him well, these are hard times on many of us. Glad to see him start to make a comeback cause his music is actually pretty darned good!
NINJA APPROVED
Oh Thank god I really didn't know what happend to the dude and he was my fav youtuber, glade to know he is fine.
@superderper - This wasn't quite a casual reprioritization. He was suffering heavily, it wasn't like he was stuck, he needed to survive.
@superderper I wouldn't call battling a chronic illness as one simply "reassessing their life". 🤔
I’ve been wondering about this. His music was a great companion to classes over Zoom.
Never heard of him but now I am going to look him up. Love video game music covers and reimaginings
The fact that YouTube started threatening to disable monetization for inactive channels probably forced his hand.
Now you have to make sure you upload at least once per 6 months.
This is one awesome youtuber I have missed very much.
His music is fantastic versions of popular video game tunes.
He puts a lot of work into his versions and I really admire his talent.
I love seeing his cat who makes an appearance in all of his videos I think. Very cute.
I was very pleased to hear he is recovering well. Looking forward to the new videos Smooth.
What a smooth dude! Glad he is on the mend! Love his megaman wily theme and deku palace
@KateGray Any chance of an article about how games (particularly Nintendo) have inspired music? Songs like 50 Cent/Timbalake's Ayo Technology or Kanye West's Guilt Trip are some big examples and then there's an entire genre started by HORSE the Band which is titled "Nintendocore" and that is starting to make a come back with progressive bands and the record label 'N Core Lives'. Then there's Anamaguchi which features Miku (World's first proper AI singer) in one of their songs. Indie suit Postal Service did a song called Colony which relies on 8 bit sounds. Then one of my personal favourites Sabrepulse which started off before the chiptune craze used by such artists as Vexento and Laszlo. I'm sure there are many other examples I've missed so feel free to suggest some!
Now if only ceeday would come back...
Aww I never really watched this guy much but I noticed he wasn't coming up in my recommended videos anymore for a long time. I hope he can get back to putting out stuff for his fans soon.
Does anyone else think labeling these kind of articles "Random" is kinda harsh? Dude was simply updating his fans.
This guy proves that not all long haired unshaven guys are pathetic losers. This dude will brighten anybody's day with his musical talents and dedication. Anytime I need a pick me up I just check out his youtube channel. Plus I love how he has such a crush on his kitty's! Keep on Grooving!
Ironically I was just telling my wife yesterday that I haven't heard anything from Smooth McGroove or Joe Jeremiah in a long time. Glad to see Smooth back on the scene!
Wow. Well, that would explain a lot. Still really glad that Max is doing okay now and also good to hear Charl is also okay and now has a little kitty companion.
Didn’t know about him until this article. What a legend!
Watched about a dozen of his vids, and my almost 2yr old absolutely adored them too. He especially liked them because “la’s”, “doop’s” and “bla’s” were all lyrics he could sing along to
@PcTV "Random" just means that it's not big Nintendo news, that's all.
I can only be glad for him, and confirm from my own experience as a long time vegan (it's been over half of my almost 34 years on this planet since I was about to get a serving of bacon, realised it was a dead animal, that I didn't want to kill, and therefore would not eat it or any of it ever again, it took me a few years to realise that animals in other industries probably "retire" in slaughterhouses as well, and then slowly learned the horror that actually happens...) that cutting out dairy and other animal products, taking all the rest you need, and being among living animals, greatly heals your overall well being, and obviously that of animals as well.
I didn't cut out animal products because of the health issues I once had, but I did decide to cut them out while my digestive system was in a complete breakdown, forcing me to fast completely for 4 days (which I now occasionally do again, out of free will, for up to ten days, after which it's actually harder to start eating again than it is to start a fast. The literal break-fast is the hardest meal, and usually just consists of watermelon or coconut water, maybe a mango or some berries).
All my health issues vanished within months, including overweight (completely gone within a few months, bordering on "underweight" but safe and stable thanks to regaining a bit in muscle mass with all of the energy I got), low energy levels and slow regeneration (completely gone within a week or so, despite -or thanks to- not eating the first four days, and not eating the "foods" we were told that give us "power", and mostly eating raw fruits after that, even 2 years of nothing but fruits, and had to pick up boxing and kick boxing to unleash the energy I gained, where I outlasted anyone when it came to energy and speed).
Stopped working as well, which easily allowed me to also stop drinking and all that (nothing problematic, just wanted it out of my life), and started doing what I love again: art, taking care of animals, and spending the day in the sun in a tree, with or without a good book or some fruits. And even that "art" I can't do with any pressure on it.
Anyway, this long story short: I think I understand what got to him, and have an idea of how he's healed from it, and it's made my day a bit brighter, after having to heal a wound in the face of one of the dogs who got into a fight with another one.
My second favorite a Capella singsr* and my favorite self contained weird colony of fruit that is a pineapple. Serriously, each and ever little wedge is technically an individual fruit.
#PinapplesAreNature’sBentos
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