If I Believe You - Mothwing PMV (Cover Version)
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Published 2018-01-18
[EDIT: 10/20/22] This video really put me through the five stages of grief, didn't it? Oof, lol.
After much consideration and many requests from viewers, I've decided to make the Mothwing: IIBY PMV's Cover version public again. If it's not clear by now, the worldwide blocking situation devastated me, and at 17 I wasn't really equipped to handle the stress that came with that, so as soon as the original version became available to watch on YouTube again, I privated this video and really pushed The 1975's recording as the definitive version of this project. However, being on hiatus gave me some time to re-consider the kind of relationship I want to have with social media and fandom in general, and I came to appreciate the connection Warriors fans made with this version of IIBY in the process. Daisy Clark's voice really added something special to Mothwing, and I know lots of people agreed, so here it is again!!
I hope fans of my channel will consider both the Cover and the Original as companion pieces to each other, because that's basically what they were anyway before all my meddling and hurt feelings got in the way. And hey!! The fifth anniversary of this PMV is coming up soon anyway, so it seemed like a good time as any to publish this again. Hope ya'll enjoy!
[EDIT: 01/18/18 ] Alright, this is the last time, guys, promise. I had to cut out the entire intro/outro to make this fit to the cover song, and the animation doesn't sync either, but there was nothing I could do about it. :( Nonetheless, for those of you who don't care for the muted version, I hope you like this version. (And at least it has audio!) Thanks for everything, and I'll be back with other videos soon!
[EDIT: ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION]
in Mushu’s voice I LIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!! Am I cool enough to join MAPs yet?
Making this PMV has been a journey. All 18 months of it. That’s right, this took me a year and a half to complete. (Note to self: never do that again.) Just kidding! I’ll definitely have more big projects like this in the future! Just…not for a good long while. I’ve felt pretty terrible about my lack of activity on YouTube, and working on (and off) this video has been a pretty big part of that. Therefore, I plan to work on a lot of smaller projects, which equals more uploads for you guys! (Hopefully. Don’t quote me on that.) In the near future, you can expect to see speedpaints, personal art, smaller animations, storyboards and animatics, edits, and hey(!) maybe even some MAP parts! :) I hope you guys will stick with me until then! And here’s a big shoutout to the 1,521 subscribers who’ve stuck with me this long, lol. You guys are awesome! Until next time!
Programs Used: Photoshop CC with a Wacom tablet and After Effects
Time taken: a year and half with some breaks in-between
Song Used: If I Believe You by The 1975, Cover by Daisy Clark
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All Comments (21)
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This video really put me through the five stages of grief, didn't it? Oof, lol. After much consideration and many requests from viewers, I've decided to make the Mothwing: IIBY PMV's Cover version public again. If it's not clear by now, the worldwide blocking situation devastated me, and at 17 I wasn't really equipped to handle the stress that came with that, so as soon as the original version became available to watch on YouTube again, I privated this video and really pushed The 1975's recording as the definitive version of this project. However, being on hiatus gave me some time to re-consider the kind of relationship I want to have with social media and fandom in general, and I came to appreciate the connection Warriors fans made with this version of IIBY in the process. Daisy Clark's voice really added something special to Mothwing, and I know lots of people agreed, so here it is again!! I hope fans of my channel will consider both the Cover and the Original as companion pieces to each other, because that's basically what they were anyway before all my meddling and hurt feelings got in the way. And hey!! The fifth anniversary of this PMV is coming up soon anyway, so it seemed like a good time as any to publish this again. Hope ya'll enjoy!
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So... Basically, Youtube hates the people putting effort into their videos, ones that take weeks on pacing and just the process, but bloggers who intentionally break their rules are ok? Totally makes sense.
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I'm so glad you decided to make this version public again. Idk why but this one is just so much more emotional. It's like mothwing herself is singing. I also find her story very relatable
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"She walks off to ask the sky what’s the matter with her, and the sky answers by briefly showing her a constellation of a moth." IM CSFCKRNFIK JENWF
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This is cool! Thanks for using my cover! :)
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I saw both versions before the copyright fiasco happened and honestly? I know the timing is a bit rushed, but I like this one better. This vocalist hits the emotional beats in a way that jives with me. and as always, you're art is amazing! I love mothwing and am glad this exists.
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I'm so sorry about youtube being horrible about this whole situation, but oh my gosh but this cover works just as well! Her voice works for Mothwing to be honest.
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I've never liked Mothwing. I've always seen the fandom moon over her, and it always irritated me. I never saw her as very great. But this PMV captures her incredibly well- not the fanon version I hate, but the canon version I love. I adore how you showed jayfeather finding out about her secret and mistystar realizing too. Not only is the art beautiful but so is the idea. This turned out great, thank you for this amazing thing.
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Dude, I am so sorry for everything this has put you through. I know as a stranger, this doesn't mean much, but hey, well done for fighting through this hell which is the YouTube copyright system, something I could never fight against for worry of the stress it might put me through even through I want to commit to my channel, so congratulations for being braver than I am.
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So much love for this
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it’s heartbreaking you’re going through all of this because of the song.
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I'm glad that this one was reuploaded again after like what? 700 something days? Or 2 tah' 3 years for short???? This is really a nostalgia coaster for me, mainly this was the second ever warrior cats video I saw before I dove RIGHT into the fandom.
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I’m so happy you did this, but seriously YouTube needs to chill, it’s must be so devastating that some of the most beautiful part of the PMV had to be cut out, it seems that any video that someone actually put effort in is always removed or copyrighted for some reason. Thanks so much for uploading this with a cover and while the original is a bit better this it still amazing!
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Hawkfrost eye glow is just wow
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Hey, ya'll! So recently the ORIGINAL PMV became available to watch on YouTube, and I forgot to leave a message here, so I'm doing it now. I REPEAT: THE ORIGINAL IS UNBLOCKED!!!! :DDD Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PUIY7EFI0o
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i missed this video so much i actually couldn't belive my eyes when i saw it again
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Aaaaa I really like how you showed Mudfur and Mothwing’s relationship❤️❤️
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I'm glad this version is back, but I still hurt for the original video. I was lucky enough to be in one of the countries where it wasn't blocked, so I had access to it the whole time. As someone who does get attached to things being the way I'm used to them, I'm happy for all the people who get to enjoy this version the way they liked it, and I'm glad you've found a point where you feel comfortable having it up. But even so, I'm still sorry for what happened and I hope you know there are so many people who love and appreciate all the work you put into the original version. It remains my favourite PMV to this day, and will always be so special to me.
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I'm so sorry about the original, I watched it before it got taken down, it was amazing! But despite the song, muted or not, the art is absolutely beautiful! I'm glad you were able to find a way around it, because people need to see this!
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I prefer the longer video, but I MUCH prefer this singer. It strikes me as much more believably Mothwing. It honestly sounds more melancholy too, which is what I think you were hoping for.
