ASMRtist

ASMRtist Paris ASMR performs a stunning live ASMR session titled, “Voyage Sonore”

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Let me begin with, Who is Paris ASMR?

His name is Flo and he is one of my favorite ASMR artists.  His French language and French-accented ASMR productions send me into instant bliss.  I’m not the only one of course – his YouTube channel, Paris ASMR, has over 250,000 subscribers and over 500 videos.

He is also one of the most talented individuals I know in the world of performance and production.  Just peek at my prior post about the mesmerizing ASMR dance video he produced.

Recently, Flo has created another stunning masterpiece that merges the sensory world of audio and visual.  A couple of months ago he created and performed a live ASMR session/exhibition, Voyage Sonore, in Paris, France.

Keep reading to view photos and videos from this incredible event, and to read Flo’s description of the moment.

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Meet Sharon, the ASMRtist known as “ASMR Glow” who has over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube

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If you are an ASMR video enthusiast, then it is likely that you already know all about Sharon and her YouTube channel, “ASMR Glow.”

Sharon launched her ASMR YouTube channel on Oct 24, 2016.

Now, about 7 years later, she has grown her channel to have over 1.8 million subscribers and almost 900 videos (which have received 658 million views).

I’ve watched many of her videos and I’ve also been fortunate to meet her in person.  The gentle and caring person you see in her videos is who she really is.  Being your genuine self is key to being a successful ASMRtist, and this is certainly true of Sharon.

What was Sharon’s first video on her ASMR Glow YT channel?

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Update: What ever happened to SensorAdi, the ASMR artist who almost lost his teaching job 8 years ago?

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In 2015, I shared the incredible story of the ASMR artist, SensorAdi, who almost lost his job as a high school teacher in Poland because he created ASMR videos.

In summary, the parents of some of his students expressed concerns to school administrators about his ASMR videos on YouTube.  At that time, ASMR was not well known in Poland.  The administrators gave him an ultimatum, delete his strange videos or face disciplinary action.

SensorAdi, with the help of a lawyer and ASMR researchers (including myself), fought back by sharing published data and letters from scientists that supported ASMR videos were beneficial.  Soon after, the administrators understood the videos better and allowed him to keep his ASMR channel and his job. [LINK to the original story with more details]

That was 8 years ago.  Is SensorAdi still teaching high school?  Is he still creating ASMR videos?  How popular is ASMR in Poland today?

I reached out to SensorAdi (real name Adrian Biskup) for an update.  

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How many ASMR channels, ASMRtists, and ASMR videos are on YouTube?

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This should be easy to answer, but it isn’t.  At least not for me.  I have figured out one way to get some ballpark numbers, but my methods may not be the easiest or the most accurate.

If you know a better way than what I describe below, then please reach out to me at asmruniversity@gmail.com.

I will begin by telling you the numbers I calculated and then I will explain how I achieved them.

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Meet AndreawhisperingASMR, the ASMRtist on YouTube who wrote her B.A. thesis on ASMR and advertising

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Andrea Rovira lives in Spain and has recently graduated from the Istituto Europeo Design in Italy with a BA in Fashion, Marketing, & Communication.

Andrea has also been creating ASMR videos for her YouTube channel, AndreawhisperingASMR, since September, 2019.  She has created about 100 ASMR videos so far and has grown her channel to have over 41,000 followers.

Additionally, Andrea has recently completed her undergraduate dissertation titled, “The Role of ASMR in Future Advertising.”  Her dissertation is the best organized and most visually appealing one I have ever seen – a true testament to her natural skills and the knowledge acquired from her Marketing and Communication training.

I interviewed Andrea and she shared her most challenging aspects of creating ASMR videos, her tips for new artists creating ASMR videos, and the curious things she discovered while writing her thesis about ASMR and advertising.

Below are my questions in bold, her replies in italics, and a link to her ASMR YouTube Channel, as well as, a link to her complete dissertation.

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Founder of ezASMR.com shares 7 Tips for recording ASMR videos

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Steven Smith is the founder of the website, ezASMR.com.

He created the website to help creators of ASMR videos to better understand ASMR, select appropriate equipment, produce better videos, and do it all in an “ez” way.

Steven has put together several tips for recording ASMR videos. These tips should be helpful to all creators of ASMR videos and especially to those who are just starting out.

Below are his Seven Tips to record ASMR videos along with a link to his website.

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The ASMR artist Nicola Passey shares 10 Tips she learned creating videos for her “Be Brave Be You ASMR” YouTube Channel

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Nicola Passey lives in Staffordshire, UK, and has a  Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies, a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Psychology, and a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Nicola is also an ASMR artist creating videos for her “Be Brave Be You ASMR” channel on YouTube and has over 53,000 subscribers.

She started creating ASMR videos in January 2019 and has already produced over 230  videos.  Nicola initially started with audio-only content and then gradually progressed to being on camera.  Her videos include a variety of content with a focus on medical and spa roleplays.

Along this journey, Nicola has learned many tricks and tips that improved herself as an ASMR artist, improved the quality of her ASMR videos, and improved the experience for the viewers of her videos.

Below are her Ten Tips for new ASMR video artists along with links to her “Be Brave Be You ASMR” YouTube channel and other platforms.

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Meet Zoey (and her mom), the 7-year old ASMR artist on the “Best Day Ever ASMR” YouTube Channel

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The “Best Day Ever” YouTube channel was started in 2013, which is also the birth year of the current star of the channel, 7-year old Zoey.

Perhaps Zoey’s mother, Penny, started the channel that year in hopes of capturing and sharing family moments.  Sure enough, the early videos on the channel are happy and jovial family moments of their times in Georgia, U.S..

Early this year in 2020, 7-year old Zoey began creating ASMR videos, and the channel is now called “Best Day Ever ASMR.”    The video channel has grown quickly with 14,000 subscribers and 56 well-produced, deeply relaxing, whimsical, fun, and colorful ASMR videos starring 7-year old Zoey.

I interviewed Zoey and her mom  Penny to find out more about their channel.   Penny shares how Zoey became inspired to create ASMR videos, how both parents help her to create the videos, how they optimize her personal safety, and how they guide her to make age-appropriate content.    Zoey shares why she likes to create ASMR videos, if she experiences ASMR, and shares 3 tips for other young creators of ASMR videos.

Below are my questions in bold, their replies in italics, and a link to the “Best Day Ever ASMR” YouTube channel.

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Interview with Zarbondb, one of the first ASMR artists on YouTube

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Tony (full name withheld) is currently an IT technician at a multinational company in Spain.

In 2009 though, Tony was finishing his studies in Spain, working as a Service Desk employee, and also creating whisper videos as “Zarbondb”.

He was one of the first ASMR artists, perhaps the third one, and was referred to as a “whisper artist” or “whisperer” because the term “ASMR” hadn’t been coined and widely used yet.

In my interview with Tony he shares how he discovered whisper videos, why he started his channel, his memories of the whisper community, and why he chose the name “Zarbondb”.

Below are my questions in bold, his replies in italics, a link to his whisper videos, and a link to his Twitch channel of retro gaming.

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Interview with Mysterious_Goo, one of the first ASMR artists on YouTube

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Jenny (full name withheld) is currently a drama teacher in London, England.

In 2009 though, Jenny was a Theatre studies student in London who was also creating whisper videos as “Mysterious_Goo”.

She was one of the first ASMR artists, perhaps the second one, and was referred to as a “whisper artist” or “whisperer” because the term “ASMR” hadn’t been coined and widely used yet.

In my interview with Jenny she shares how she discovered whisper videos, why she started her channel, her memories of the whisper community, and why she chose the name “Mysterious_Goo”.

Below are my questions in bold and her replies in italics.

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