Hope Dangles On A String ; Arthur Pendragon

[kindahokey]

this is just pure editing at it's very best you are so beyond talented

[deadman00]

Wow that is nicely constructed.

[littlestranger09]

I LOVE THIS (even with the A/G) just guh so pretty and the words are so perfect for arthur and the relationships in his life. I am a A/Mor primarily but I also adore the A/M epic bromance of all time. Additional props to you for not being a A/G shipper and putting it in this video. I can't believe I've never seen this before. <3

[coffeeclothes1]

Great job on the video it suits arthurs story/personality really well and I liked that you incorporated his relationships with gwen, merlin& morgana. Really well planned and was sooooooo nice to watch ! :)

[RisikaFear]

perrrfect song

[AmyLovesPrinceArthur]

This is gorgeous, can't believe I haven't seen it till now! Really, really beautiful, I love all the parts but my favourite has to be the Arthur/Morgana <3

[mementovitabrevis]

I adore this! I totally agree with you about the rage re: character reset and I hope dearly that they don't do it again (because the end of s2 sort of fixed Arthur for me again). That said, this is one of the finest character studies of Arthur I've come across, and quite honestly I'm surprised that in a fandom this big, there aren't more of them. The boy annoys me to tears when he picks on Merlin but I love him to death and I love that the fans handle him so much better than canon often does.

[heerotomoe]

This makes me like Arthur/Gwen. I MEAN WHAT. I find myself going back to the parts WITH THEM IN IT. I feel odd. Like, like. 1:38, and how it transitions to dynamic lance working! It's so dynamic! How did you do it? I am quoting A/G moments at you, HOW DID YOU DO IT?

Also, Merlin. Hee! Bradley and he so obviously have the best chemistry in this show. It pops out. SO EASY TO BE EPIC. They just can't help it. :D

Thank you for the AWESOME VID. OKAY. <3

[jenhalpert]

SO I WAS UP SUPER LATE LIKE I AM, THEN I'M LIKE... OOH I NEED TO LOOK UP GOOD ARTHUR OR A/Mor VIDS, AND SO I TYPE IT IN, LIKE I DO, THEN I SEE THIS, THEN I'M LIKE "GREAT SONG CHOICE, LET US SEE... OMG AMAZING..." 10 seconds in I realize you made it. ROFLMAO. UM. Ahem. I got goosebumps watching this because it's so PERFECT. ARTHUR. ARTHURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

[Sarcastic07]

I love this video! Everything about it! I am a ArthurxMerlin girl all the way, but I don't mind other ships. Arwen is great, and legendary and all lol, but NO ONE can deny the Merlin and Arthur *eye sex*.

Loved the vid!

thumbs up!

[shazlin255]

I was about to scream due to hyper ArMor videos and then Arthur/Gwen suddenly pops out and it kills any hyper I had. But amazing videos, btw. It fits the songs and the editing/manips/coloring is awesome <3 Rated, commented and faved.

[michelinamarie]

@shazlin255 lol, I can't say I disagree with you. In retrospect, I'm surprised I even managed to vid Arthur/Gwen even for a PORTION of this video, because I am absolutely not a fan of the way the show handled it. Really poorly written and executed, IMO. I love the two A/M's like burning.

[shazlin255]

@michelinamarie ; Seriously, I could have kissed you for saying that. I hope to see more! Your work is just amazing.

[TomCruise230]

wunder wunderschön!!!

i love bradley james

[medicluba]

It's so obvious that there is Abs No Chemistry between A & G or A & M, no matter how they (actors) try! And there is so much more between A & M... It's just undeniable!

P.S. U made a great video anyway! Thank U!

[123sfl]

brillent video. song suits arthur perfectly.

[MyVampireHeart94]

This is like one of my favourite songs, and I adore Arthur, so thanks for making this! I love how you've shown his three best relationships in it!

[tiflowersforaghost]

Amazing video. Bradley's doing hell of a job creating our Arthur. Royal prat <3

5 stars and faved ;d

[Estaaas]

i adore him!

[coolina92]

oh I think that Arthur/Morgana are awesome! But Arthur/Gwen...mm no,they're not a good couple,I hope that in the end there will be a little cjance for Ar/Mor ;)

[michelinamarie]

PSSST, I agree with you. ;)

[mefistofelcia1]

me too!!! xD

[Fizzypop81996]

I know what you mean about his regression, it was the same with Morgana, she has basically no feistiness anymore. :(

Great vid though!

[neglabable]

Wha? D: ~spoiler? By the end of S2, she openly hated Uther, and fought with him often... she was involved in the planning of a sort of... (near) bloodless revolution, how is that timid? D: Not that I'm a huge Morgana fan, but the more I see people criticize the show for lack of continuity between seasons, the less I see it. Sure, Arthur seemed to sort of close up again in the beginning of S2, but idk, imo it was mostly in the first episode or two, and then he seemed (almost) back to normal.

[neglabable]

sorry, to avoid confusion, my other post is @ FizzyPop. x3

ALSO, since I totally rambled and ran out of space, I didn't mention how much I love this video or how many times I watch it. xD It's on the top of my Merlin playlist. <3 I love it, and Arthur, and Merlin (both the character and the show :B ). :D

[Fizzypop81996]

It was different that season 1. Before she was more ... feisty. But in S2 she still fought, but it was more of a cold hatred than feistiness, there's a difference.

[neglabable]

Fair enough. xD

[ABoleynFan1505]

wow that was beautiful

you really captured arthurs character perfectly!

[mbrcanton12]

i heard this song at the end of Spider Man 2 and i had 2 hear the whole thing C=

[argbarb8]

amazing

wow.. i love arthur, with his royal pratyness and all, and common bradley is one hot fucker XD

you captured everything relaly well, him and gwen are soo cute (though i have my fangirl slash for merlin and him XD)

i love love love how you put the clip of merlin over arthur when he drank the "poison" and then with arthur over merlin :D

*5starsandfaved*

[Dia0330]

OH i love Merlin your vids are so awesome!!!

[bubbleforest]

AHHHHH SO BEAUTIFUL. I love how I could feel that Morgana is his voice of reason from the beginning segment, and I'm always in awe of how well you match your clips with the lyrics. ALSO THE BUILDUP TO MERLIN WAS SUPERB, with the light orb and the labyrinth and all their freaking adorable ~looks. I really hope they give Arthur some redemption too, but this vid reminded me of how amazing he is when it's crunch time. Everything flowed so well together, you could so tell how hard you've worked on it

[veryval]

I`ll repeat what I said on lj - amazing character video! You`ve done a superb job with the structure and editing! 10 stars and faved!

[UndeniableProduction]

This was BEAUTIFUL! :D I love it so much.

[gigo518]

Just saw this on your LJ and I absolutely loved it. It's gorgeous and pieced together so well. Arthur/Everyone is also always a plus. <3

[sarizalite]

saw this on your lj. Its amazing. It really made me smile so hard.

[CharmingJunkiie]

ajsoalsldjakslAAAAJDKOAOSLAJsa­dndjdosod; I DON'T CARE THAT KEYMASHING IS SO LAST YEAR, D'YOU HEAR? DON'T CARE! LOVED THIS! ESPECIALLY THE LAST PART!

[michelinamarie]

ROFL! Keysmashing will always be in fashion. ;) Aww this comment! You made me laugh, thank you! So happy you enjoyed it!

[BasketKiwi]

...Which would have been awesome anyway, because it was a great video!

I really liked the inclusion of all three relationships. Not that endless Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Gwen or Arthur/Morgana videos aren't fun, but there is more to the show than one single all-important relationship, with the rest being depthless and insignificant, and I like that you gave weight to Arthur's character and his improvement under the guidance of all three (butprobablymostlyMerlin*cough­*).

*thumbs up*

[BasketKiwi]

I found it quite epic, actually! ^^

I loved the description, let me just say quickly (or not). The little hints of what you were aiming for made the video so much more dimensional. Not that you couldn't see all of that stuff in the video without the explanation, but I tend to miss a lot of themes or implications in videos unless they reach across the screen and slap me in the face,so... yeah. Just wanted to let you know that reading the description box first really improved my viewing.

[weaselled]

OKAY BB, I WATCHED AND FAVOURITED THIS FOREVER AGO BUT AM ONLY GETTING A CHANCE TO COMMENT NOW. SO!

i will try to refrain from capslocking and keysmahing at you. basically. ILU.

the editing on this is so perfect, i don't even have words! and then arthurrrr. you've reminded me of all the things i love about him, and i really needed that! and the soooong and the merlin/arthur and EVERYONE ELSE and OKAY I AM GOING TO START KEYSMASHING NOW- ADGSJHDGS.

it was nice getting that out of my system. ;)

[xXLoveEdwardCullenXx]

Wow that was amazing! I love this song!! x) You are so talented!

[amokherzchen]

Wow, that was amazing. Your editing and coloring ist stunning. <3

[analeian]

Naaaaa that was AWESOME (once again) ! I love Arthur's character and I'm so glad you decided to focus on the relationship he has with all the characters ^^

Perfect song too ! I'm addicted to your vids but never took the time to comment (doing now!) Keep up the amazing work !

[PixieTeardrops89]

Aww, that was so awesome! Your editing was brilliant! I really loved that :D

[michelinamarie]

Thank you so much! I love your Morgana and Merlin/Morgana vids so I am flattered. :D

[twistingfate9]

this is perfect!

aaah. just amazing.

Merlin has captured my heart as a show and arthur has with it! Oh he's just by far my favorite character (though I agree season 2 is being frustrating!) I love his relationship with allt he characters, but merlin/arthur wins for me. But gwen/arthur is cute too. But no. Merlin and him are destined for each other!

anyway, you're video is AMAZING so <3

[michelinamarie]

twistingfate9 Thank you so much! I'm so happy you love Merlin. It is such an adorable and fun show. I love Merlin and Arthur as well! They have a really amazing dynamic. I'm so glad you liked the vid!

[lexylexy1234]

its videos like tehse that make me want to buy every season and make a shrine for them :) i cant ever find this show and im so sad. if anyone knows please let me know.

[michelinamarie]

AW. I can contact you in private about where to watch it.

[piratewench92]

Also I have to say I am one of the few who is not put off by Arthur's regression...I mean its in a different aspect of his life...season one was really about him accepting Merlin as a friend and shaping into the man that will be the king. But he's really still just a boy, and the immaturity and prattishness are inherent parts of his character that it would be unrealistic to expunge in one season. It shows he still has a lot of growing up to do before he's ready to rule. That's just my take.

[michelinamarie]

piratewench92 Aww to each their own! I respect your opinion. :D I think I just miss the softer side of Arthur we saw in ep10 and ep11. He will always be a bit of a prat and I love that snarkiness about him and don't think it will or should ever fade. I just love it best when it's accompanied by genuine affection. :D

[piratewench92]

I LOVE that you gave the climax of the song to Merlin. Because they belong together they just dont know it yet. Haha and even if you don't think that its hard to argue with the fact their relationship is deeper than the others. After all, they have a destiny! This was absolutely gorgeous you captured Arthur beautifullyyyy and all his relationships. Beautiful job!

[michelinamarie]

piratewench92 ROFL oh, I love these fangirly comments. XD Haha thank you so much! I love Merlin and Arthur. I think they definitely have the deepest connection out of all the characters right now, and I'm excited to see their relationship grow. :D

[babelinn]

This is just sooo beautiful!! *o*

[michelinamarie]

babelinn Wow! Thanks very much for watching!

[FormalIntroductory]

I wish I could favourite it more than once. /sigh

[michelinamarie]

FormalIntroductory HEY WIFE! I WISH I COULD FAVOURITE YOU MORE THAN ONCE. AND I CAN. :D

[FormalIntroductory]

OH ICU GETTING FLIRTY. ICU~ &hearts;

[FormalIntroductory]

Omg Mic, I don't know how to actually give you a coherent comment. This was mindblowing And overwhelming. And perfect. And amazing. I'm so sorry you had so much trouble and stress with it, but the wait was worth it because I swear this was the most beautiful Arthur video I've ever seen. /sobsob It was so perfect! I still don't understand how someone could be so good at something! gfklgklgf,fk,m Told you I couldn't make it coherent. I just want to capslock and fangirl at you forever <33

[michelinamarie]

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT ILY?

[peri7766hhyeg]

Wow that was A - Mazing! You showed Arthur's character really well, I never realized how much Vindicated fit Arthur until now! Ooo and I love the fact you put Arthur asking for Gwen as soon as he see's Morgana in ep 4 to 'Selfish' :) So true!

[michelinamarie]

YAY! Thank you so much! Vindicated does scarily fit him, doesn't it? And oh god THAT SCENE. I'm happy it made sense for you in the context of the vid because oh god. RAGE. Anyway! Thank you so much for your lovely comments!

[psawyer20]

First let me start by saying what a lovely rant you wrote, it's practically what any Merlin fan feels about Arthur's progress, or more like his regression. The song's one of my favorites so I had to love the video, but you're work was simply outstanding, the clips you chose, and the verses for each character were well thought. Please never stop making Merlin videos !!!

[michelinamarie]

Wow! Thank you so much! LIKEWISE, oh my gosh, you are really one of my favourite Merlin vidders. So happy you liked this. I feel like the vid probably makes a bigger impact on you if you DO miss season 1 Arthur. :( WHERE IS HE? I miss him and Morgana interacting as well. SIGH

[xgoodbyexapathy]

MIC THIS WAS AMAZING! and i dont even watch merlin, the editing is flawless, i wish i knew how to edit like you and nic do! anyways no time limits next time kk? lmao. ILY.

[michelinamarie]

LMAO HEEEEY LINDSAY. ROFL. No more time limits! ILY BACK LOL THANKS FOR RANDOMLY WATCHING THIS YOU NON MERLIN FAN. AHAHAHA WIN

[michelinamarie]

P.S. YOU ARE A BRILLIANT EDITOR WTH. I just watched your new Edward/Bella and omg. BEAUTIFUUUUL

[kemokage]

This is the perfect video for Arthur! You did a great job with this I think the three verses really captured his relationships with the three characters and also the Merlin/Arthur part isn't slash for those who don't want it to be which isn't a common thing in videos about their relationship.

[michelinamarie]

Thank you very much! AND aww, I was thinking about that the other day, that if you don't ship Merlin/Arthur in a slashy way, it is probably very difficult to be in this fandom because a lot of people do. I'm happy you could still enjoy their part in the video, then! It's all up to interpretation. :D

[kemokage]

Yeah it was good in that way. Obviously I have seen quite a few Arthur Merlin slash videos and if they're made well I can enjoy them but yeah I don't ship it I just like the fact that they're able to have such a strong male friendship without there being anything else there. We don't really get enough of that on tv these days. However if there's ever an episode where Merlin and Arthur are put under a spell and they kiss and it's like the Kirk Uhura kiss, then I definitely wouldn't complain.

[TheQuietMenace]

omg, I totally love this video. You rock ;D

[michelinamarie]

YAY you made me smile! Hahaa thank you so much!

[RubberDuckInc]

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T TELL ME WHEN THIS TURNED PUBLIC, YOU BITCH! ROFL..... ANYWAYS, YOU'RE SUCH A LOSER MIC, THIS VIDEO IS FREAKING GORGEOUS! It very may be my favorite of yours so far! I think you just looked at it too much for too long, roflll. I LOVE HOW MERLIN ENTERS CHEEKBONES FIRST! Yay I'm so happy that it's done and uploaded and we can put this whole ~thing behind us <3

[michelinamarie]

M'NOT A LOSEEER! But thank you so much Nickles! I'm just happy we're still friends forevah. YAY. AND AWW LOL CHEEKBONES FIRST IS THE ONLY WAY THAT MERLIN ENTERS IN MY WORLD.

[inseparablexbonds]

OMG, THIS IS UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL. <3

Everything fitted just frickin' perfect.

*g*

[michelinamarie]

YAY! Thank you so much!

[xinmybigdreamsx]

This was GORGEOUS. I agree re: Arthur's characterization this season, but this vid reminded me exactly why I love him in the first place. Fantastic effects and clip choices, and it fit his relationships with Morgana, Gwen, and Merlin perfectly. Seriously one of the very best Merlin vids I've seen. <33

[michelinamarie]

AWW, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I hoped the vid would do just that, make people realize why they loved him! So happy you felt that the song fit, I was worried it only did in my brain for awhile, but apparently not! Yay! Thank you forever, this is such lovely feedback!

[doode25]

HOLY SH*T! *takes breath* WHUT IS THIS MASTERPIECE OF EPICNESS?! No, I don't think you understand how much I love this. BEST. ARTHUR. VIDEO. EVER. I FREAKING LOVE how you plotted this video out -- morgana, gwen..AND THEN WHEN I LEAST EXPECT IT THERE HE IS! THE LOVE OF ARTHUR'S LIF-- I MEAN, WHAT? MERLIN! XD Just..I can't even form words right now, thus the caps lock because i'm freaking BROKEN. I love this so much its not funny. I'm crying. Yeah, i'm a lightweight, what of it?! I LOVE YOU! <3

[michelinamarie]

OH MY GOSH I MISSED YOU! AWW. Your reaction makes me so fuzzy inside! Thank you so much, you got what I was trying to convey EXACTLY. The entrance of Merlin was meant to be a little dramatic and unexpected and IT'S SO GOOD THAT YOU FELT IT because that's what I wanted and kjfs. THANK YOU SO MUCH.  This comment made my day! Love you baaack! AH.

[ohsemantics]

fantastic character study!!! and wonderful editing!

[michelinamarie]

ohsemantics Thank you so much for saying that! I was worried that it wasn't too much about Arthur himself, so if you still look at it as a character study, that is a huge relief! Thank youuu!