Terminus Est - Julia Ecklar - "filk" video

[alethiophile]

Now whenever I think of Severian I think of this guy. Which is not even consistent with the books. *sigh*

Still awesome.

[LadyRhianataol]

I Believe the song is based on the "Book of the New Sun" series by Gene Wolfe. The first book is about a character who works as an apprentice torturer. He kills a woman rather than torture her, and in later books, her consciousness ends up in his body.

[JaneDelawney]

Agree with others this is a tad cheezy but just who is the guy in the Gurloes role here? If 'they'' ever do a feature film/s he'd be perfect for the role.

Oh btw that sword is nowhere near long enough.

[TheEndKing]

Did SHE make this video, or did YOU make this?

[ladyhrt1]

I really like this video, even if I do not know the story behind it. Of course, Julia Ecklar's music is fantastic.

Does anyone have Horsetamer's Daughter?

Thanks for posting this!

[eg2b]

Julia is re-recording Horse-Tamer's Daughter on her new CD. Shoot me an email and I'll send you the current snapshot of the song.

[Shadocat82]

Terminus Est is a sword in the science fiction series The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It is wielded by Severian, a torturer and the narrator of the series.

[chrisnatti]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jasonHisMyName]

stay out of the park!

[Recordgrooves]

Fail at it's best!

Haha, kid rock sucks.

[Temper360]

This is truly awesome

[GhostTracker]

Wow that's awesome.

Just the fact that this exists on Youtube strengthens my faith that there shall be light again someday. ;-)

You really "grokked" the story, too!

[GreenGestalt]

I love this! And I love it as much as I loathe the trolls that bash it. Not everyone's got US$60K to toss on a fake "Slaine" trailer and I think you did a very good job all things considered.

[5thheadofcerberus]

severian never wore a shirt. like not ever in his life. wow this is ... long feeling... can someone, anyone make a descent... acctually the gujitar is sick but thats all... next vid should have baldanders fight, and maybe the alzabo... oh yes

[Fenris2012]

and severian realizing he had been fucking his grandmother when he figures out who dorcas is

[ciscornBIG]

also, yeah, this video is ridiculous. Is that supposed to be Severian?

[RotoPlasmX]

I guess so. This is really lame, huh? A total disgrace to Wolfe's vision. I know this is just a fan film and not Peter Jackson, but come on! At least get the fucking sword correct. Terminus Est doesn't have a pointed end.

[GreenGestalt]

@RotoPlasmX

Well, you want to "Borrow" some SCA guy's sword and then cut the tip off of it? They'd re-define "Get Medieval" on you!!!

It'd be awesome if someone would make a "Terminus Est" someday. Don't know if today's technology could make it, even. First, the Metallurgy of past ages is lost, new swords are either too soft or they are too brittle. Second, the balance to make a sword that could contain a bead of "Hydragyrum"...it's more of a statement of how far in the future it is.

[ciscornBIG]

Just finished Wolfe's Book of the New Sun!

[Brahmkleinman]

Song is pretty good, but this video is absolutely ridiculous, and not in a good or funny way.

[carcosa]

The Chatelaine is just fucking pathetic. And if that's Severian I'm Osama Bin Laden.

Fuck this shit. What are you people trying to do, join Nightwish?

[TritoneMcgee]

. . . Well at least you know good fiction when you read it.

[gregsmack]

I like how the only sound in this clip outside of the music is the clanking of the gate at 0:50. Nice job.

This is probably the worst thing I've ever seen.

[bleebeebee]

I love Julia Ecklar. Ever since she did the entire Elfquest album, I've been a real big fan. Despite the critical comments, It's really awesome to somebody who hasn't read the books yet.

[rtwfreak]

I never expected her to sing a song like this after I heard that music she made for EQ.

[voddenman]

no offense, but this is painfull to watch.. and the song is ridiculous.

good that you're a fan of BotNS, but a true fan would never honour it by creating something this ridiculous.

[RedbeardMcDonough]

I really like this video. It made me read the books (I'm near the end of the second). Thanks for the spoiler larrypearce2.

[ishc3]

これぞ分割線！

[Larsy]

Man, I love Julia Ecklar.

[felsberg36]

Julia Ecklar is still CULT!;)

Well, this is one of her cool songs. Like it!

[merlynnevorkosigan]

Im not familiar with Wolfe's books but this was great! Love Ecklar's works - any chance you can do more?

[bartlebybartleby]

what is a filk

[ripvanray]

Not only did Severian have black hair, but he shaved with Terminus Est, so no hippy beard, dude! Also, Thecla was an exultant, thus taller than him, savvy? Why is anything with even a vague fantasy slant always accompanied by portentious lyrics and prog rock guitar stylings?

Having said all this though, roll on that giant budget, 16 hour, four part cinema adaption of one of the finest novels ever!!

[Allronix]

The whole album of the album has a prog rock slant, especially this track, Crimson and Crystal," and "Temper of Revenge." It's just her style.

[metabog]

YES. That's why I like it so much.

[larrypearce2]

Indeed! This is really corny. The Book of the New Sun tetralogy IS the final word for all Science Fiction/fantasy epics. I love it and have reread it many times. In fact, it has ruined to all other novels within it' immediate genre! A film adaptation would be tricky,however not impossible.

[phatzmb]

Awesome. Untill a giant budget 16 hour 4-part cinema adaption of The Book Of The New Sun is made I'll forgive the cheesyness.

[felicibusbrevis]

I'm glad there are others out there who appreciate Wolfe's fine work. Severian had black hair, but it was cool to see this nonetheless. Felicibus brevis, misera hora longa. heh.

[Rhiannontex]

One of my favorite Ecklar songs and your video truly brings it to life. Thank you.

[Allronix]

Dude. Frikkin DUDE! What a...ok, there aren't words. This really did justice to the song, and that's a difficult artistic expression roll!