Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Intro: 0:00 - 0:16
Song: 0:17 - 4:53
Outro: 4:54 - 5:00
AXOLOTL
by: bumr (AKA summer bloom)
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Late August, I was struck with an idea for a Gravity Falls fan project that I dubbed "i, the gold.” September 1st, I started work on it, and said project would all begin as but a fun little concept song called AXOLOTL. I posted its concept to TikTok, and very unexpected to me, it garnered a lot of interest -- so I made a few more videos, a crumb here, a crumb there...
But… Taking in a long breath here. An accrued 200k views on TikTok for the teaser content alone, many insanely amazing animations and edits made to the small WIPs I posted, 37 hours spent working on the song file alone, not including the hours spent falling asleep every night to the very unrefined renditions of the song (I counted 11 total different versions!!!), 30 odd something hand-drawn animations made within a 40 hour time period and about a 36 hour long all-nighter to get this video posted on the day of the song’s release -- BILL IS HERE!!!
I was unfortunately not able to get it out by 101 PM like I had planned, but all things considered, I couldn't be happier with this little creation. I got this puppy posted at 6 PM, Many Hours late, after hosting an exclusive showing with my roommates who all September had bore witness to my complete descent into madness. After we all excitedly squealed, I was met with obnoxious questions regarding my wellbeing, and I promptly refused to comment on their concerns. Then I demanded celebratory food. Best Subway sandwich I ever had in my life. Which I don’t think is saying a lot.
The journey to this point was CRAZY for no reason, and making everything for this song and video definitely was the most fun and fulfilling experience of my "career" so far. I just can't believe it's done and I don't have to work on it anymore?! All my yapping aside, please enjoy this month-long passion project. And stay tuned! There is more fun stuff like this to come! :-)
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WHERE CAN I STREAM AXOLOTL ?!?!?!
Hyperfollow: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bumr/axolotl
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/sumrbumr/axolotl
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7xt9VUitLR19fM4lBLrMvL?si=R-nwSlrpQO68sIzvHHJLuQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/axolotl/1770649026?i=1770649027
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0DHV54L7F?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_o7W8iT8pJACWII0FfABM5oUNT&trackAsin=B0DHV3NL9J
YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ilLXZP_j4&feature=shared
Deezer: deezer.page.link/sTTtTFoXPLwwSbW87
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FAQ:
Q: What is "i, the gold" ?
A: it is a totally normal Gravity Falls fan project. :-)
Q: Who is bumr?
A: I am bumr! Sorry if it’s a little confusing, I’ve gone by a few different online aliases over the years but sumr/bumr has always been the way I’ve referred to myself when I post songs, so in order to help lead people back to my music, I use that name to credit myself. Even if I make it seem separate from “summer bloom,” it’s still me!
WHAT I USED TO MAKE THIS:
This entire video was made completely independently by yours truly!
+ MUSIC: FL Studio
+ the FL plugin ZGameEditor Visualizer for some of the fun visualizations you see near the end of the video
+ EDITING: Hitfilm Express
+ ANIMATING: Procreate Dreams
+ thisisnotawebsitedotcom.com for all the screenrecorded fun!
+ A deal with Bill Cipher
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THE PROJECT:
ithegold.com
SOCIALS:
sumrbloom.com
MY MUSIC:
hyperfollow.com/bumr
SUPPORT ME:
ko-fi.com/sumrbloom
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DISCLAIMERS & INFO
I Never Have and I NEVER WILL use ai to create my creations.
This project is completely unaffiliated with Alex Hirsch and Disney! … Obviously! heheh.
You are free to use my music! All I ask for is proper credit! Redistribution of my content claiming it is yours or blatantly avoiding crediting is obviously not cool!
#ithegold
Intro: 0:00 - 0:16
Song: 0:17 - 4:53
Outro: 4:54 - 5:00
AXOLOTL
by: bumr (AKA summer bloom)
——
Late August, I was struck with an idea for a Gravity Falls fan project that I dubbed "i, the gold.” September 1st, I started work on it, and said project would all begin as but a fun little concept song called AXOLOTL. I posted its concept to TikTok, and very unexpected to me, it garnered a lot of interest -- so I made a few more videos, a crumb here, a crumb there...
But… Taking in a long breath here. An accrued 200k views on TikTok for the teaser content alone, many insanely amazing animations and edits made to the small WIPs I posted, 37 hours spent working on the song file alone, not including the hours spent falling asleep every night to the very unrefined renditions of the song (I counted 11 total different versions!!!), 30 odd something hand-drawn animations made within a 40 hour time period and about a 36 hour long all-nighter to get this video posted on the day of the song’s release -- BILL IS HERE!!!
I was unfortunately not able to get it out by 101 PM like I had planned, but all things considered, I couldn't be happier with this little creation. I got this puppy posted at 6 PM, Many Hours late, after hosting an exclusive showing with my roommates who all September had bore witness to my complete descent into madness. After we all excitedly squealed, I was met with obnoxious questions regarding my wellbeing, and I promptly refused to comment on their concerns. Then I demanded celebratory food. Best Subway sandwich I ever had in my life. Which I don’t think is saying a lot.
The journey to this point was CRAZY for no reason, and making everything for this song and video definitely was the most fun and fulfilling experience of my "career" so far. I just can't believe it's done and I don't have to work on it anymore?! All my yapping aside, please enjoy this month-long passion project. And stay tuned! There is more fun stuff like this to come! :-)
--
WHERE CAN I STREAM AXOLOTL ?!?!?!
Hyperfollow: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bumr/axolotl
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/sumrbumr/axolotl
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7xt9VUitLR19fM4lBLrMvL?si=R-nwSlrpQO68sIzvHHJLuQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/axolotl/1770649026?i=1770649027
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0DHV54L7F?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_o7W8iT8pJACWII0FfABM5oUNT&trackAsin=B0DHV3NL9J
YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ilLXZP_j4&feature=shared
Deezer: deezer.page.link/sTTtTFoXPLwwSbW87
--
FAQ:
Q: What is "i, the gold" ?
A: it is a totally normal Gravity Falls fan project. :-)
Q: Who is bumr?
A: I am bumr! Sorry if it’s a little confusing, I’ve gone by a few different online aliases over the years but sumr/bumr has always been the way I’ve referred to myself when I post songs, so in order to help lead people back to my music, I use that name to credit myself. Even if I make it seem separate from “summer bloom,” it’s still me!
WHAT I USED TO MAKE THIS:
This entire video was made completely independently by yours truly!
+ MUSIC: FL Studio
+ the FL plugin ZGameEditor Visualizer for some of the fun visualizations you see near the end of the video
+ EDITING: Hitfilm Express
+ ANIMATING: Procreate Dreams
+ thisisnotawebsitedotcom.com for all the screenrecorded fun!
+ A deal with Bill Cipher
---
THE PROJECT:
ithegold.com
SOCIALS:
sumrbloom.com
MY MUSIC:
hyperfollow.com/bumr
SUPPORT ME:
ko-fi.com/sumrbloom
---
DISCLAIMERS & INFO
I Never Have and I NEVER WILL use ai to create my creations.
This project is completely unaffiliated with Alex Hirsch and Disney! … Obviously! heheh.
You are free to use my music! All I ask for is proper credit! Redistribution of my content claiming it is yours or blatantly avoiding crediting is obviously not cool!
#ithegold
