Music sometimes comes before the story for u m a m i, and sometimes the story comes first. That detail in the description of "Making Music" offers a useful way into a channel where animation and sound are closely intertwined.
No new uploads arrived this week, but that late-October video adds a music-making entry to the archive. Its accompanying FAQ names Logic, a Hydrasynth and a tape machine among the creator's tools, while the channel's recordings appear under the name Hexsystem. Michael Mann gets a particular nod for his use of music and visual staging; David Lynch is another favorite.
The strongest daily momentum belongs to "Math & Error | SAFE MODE: 09," now past 100,000 views. Its rain-soaked highway pursuit expands into industrial giants and cosmic imagery. Ella Haluk Whelan's violin and viola credits also connect it to "Music to Enjoy Shapes to | Geometry Psychometry by Hexsystem (EP)," whose description pairs electronic repetition and analogue glitches with live strings.
Across the catalog, roughly 34,000 views arrived during the week. Subscribers held steady, and daily viewing is below its usual pace. Nearby animation channel Tuelz had a busier viewing week, while Cusack Creatures was quieter.
For anyone exploring beyond the animated series, Geometry Psychometry closes with another connection: a piano piece featured in u m a m i's "What do you see?" animation.