Changing the World for You (SFM)

[@GhostInTheShell29]

I find this song very creepy, because of the real world implications. How many of us can really change the world? Yet we want to.. and we usually throw our support behind people who we think can... And it often goes about as well as asking a demon for help.

[@Mellow_melon1alt]

I agree

[@distancerunner6211]

That is truth others are nether good nor bad but the only thing you can truly control is yourself. I have a goal for 2024, to run 3 miles 2 or 3 days a week starting in November and see if my time of 34:24 has gotten better or worse.

[@Ahmed_ibrahim132]

Me be4 reading this comment : OH YEAH Me after reading this comment creepy

[@brookelynrasmussen1736]

True. But I think that the Walkers are trying their best to help change our world

[@kimmomanninen9535]

I would like the power to wipe of 90% of the people on the globe

[@iamgreenybean8313]

I was reflecting today and remembered the time when i was always watching mlp sfm videos, and this is one of the first ones i remember, 6 years and i still get chills everytime, the emotion is just breathtaking :'0

[@Melaniemartinez167]

If you dint watch this as a kid your childhood was terrible

[@MidnightmoonlightYT]

I didn’t watch this as a kid but my childhood was awesome

[@Groza_Dallocort]

I was already an adult when this was released heck I bought my house a few months later

[@38.thachthaolehuynh20]

Just discovered this:)

[@mosquiitto]

real

[@stephenbyrne2170]

That's not fair. My childhood was in the Early 2,000's. MLP Gen 5 didn't come until 2011.

[@zakayalongworth5988]

She couldn't block celestias attack because she was busy singing lol

[@charischang1339]

Mr.NONAverageHeadshape true XD she was just standing there waiting

[@terryvickers3357]

She knew what was going to happen 😂😂😂

[@charischang1339]

Terry Vickers Lol

[@charischang1339]

Terry Vickers i think 💭 celestia is too big as well

[@terryvickers3357]

But nightmare was just like "frick it is might as well stand here and get my butt kicked by my sis"

[@madelynelarson8693]

did anyone notice that this video was made before the release of season...3 or 4 can't remember which specifically..the episode where Luna banishment is finally made clear on what happened this video got it pretty good...O.O

[@ykhiz]

this is false, this was uploaded 2015 which was after the premiere

[@creepercraft100]

In all seriousness, Celestia seems like Luna's mother instead of sister when their 'younger' Like does anyone else get that vibe? :P

[@HLeeV99]

Yes! I honestly thought I was the only one!

[@creepercraft100]

:3 not anymore my friend hahah

[@LunaMoon-vw1vs]

I also thought that then I was like... Wait thats her sister...

[@creepercraft100]

eeyup :P

[@rachelmontez3142]

yah why is celestial bigger than luna they should be at least ten percent different in size but yah Luna will leave it up to her big sister

[@StellarTheDutchie]

I can't even get a pony's eyes to blink in SFM, you are a GOD to me.

[@sopha9630]

+Daringashia KS i make them blink by selecting the model then you should see lots of bars next to the screen drag the L and R eye close thing to max after that drag the smooth bar to the end then it should blink smoothly dont forget to press shift and scroll to desired length to make it go back to normal. Good luck :3

[@thekingofthievesganondorf1628]

I've got no clue how to do sfm

[@elviratrifoni8199]

A love you 😘❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘❤️

[@Kmn483]

What I love most about this, is the idea that Luna came to Celestia for help originally, but not receiving it, she took matters into her own hands out of desperation.

[@grayeaglej]

I cant watch this without crying. The subtle animation and haunting vocals create the perfect atmosphere for this heart breaking drama. And i adore the opening with tiny Luna confiding in her Mother, Lady Faust, even knowing (in my own mind at least) that it was the loss of the royal Mother that sent Luna down her dark path and into the lair of a fallen Star Dragon. And the pain and anguish in Celestia's eyes and body language, as she takes up the chorus, alone, broken, her Mother and Sister gone. ...

[@sirabertershner1693]

You have feels for this one?Wait till you see Lullaby for a Princess. ;D

[@charischang1339]

Sir A Bertershner Lullaby for a princess isn't exactly scary tho

[@meggamiauw4266]

I think the pony with pink hair is a young Celestia...

[@grayeaglej]

@@meggamiauw4266 Yus you are correct. Didn't know that at the time. Big sister rather than Mother Faust. O.o

[@cynder6596]

I never cried in this, lullaby for a princess or really any songs but i did cry in the song: if i was a pony Its about Chrysalis.

[@whiteraven4590]

1:57 HOLY MOTHER OF CELESTIA THAT IS AWESOME.

[@1upmiata670]

This song... goes perfectly with this backstory behind Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, This brought tears to my eyes, I applaud you Herostrain

[@JonathonWilder]

What I like about this video, is it doesn't play Celestia off as 'at fault' but the one Luna had relayed on to do the right thing when she was not able to. For her older sister to change the world when the youngest don't know what to do, as it allow for a stronger bond to be formed between the sisters... especially when at the end it is Celestia saying she doesn't know what to do.

[@ForestRainMedia]

Looking back on this now-- I think the most amazing aspect of this video is the cinematography. Herostrain has a knack for storytelling through camera movement, as much or more so than the characters. The "hand-held" camera at 0:41 is so well done it looks real, and speaks to Luna's inner conflict and unstable emotions. The transition at 1:00 also expertly shows this, and leads into one of the most bad-ass shots in the film, stylistically speaking, possibly only rivaled by the super-wide shot at 1:23. This shot perfectly sets up the power and gravity of the situation Luna is getting herself into: that what she seeks is so much bigger than herself. In addition to the cinematography, the post-production effects on Nightmare Moon's mane, and the moon at the beginning show a real innovative spirit in the production of this piece, and blend expertly into the SFM production material. Really, the only thing lacking in this is some animation finesse. The animation is very good, don't get me wrong, but there's some little tweaks that could be done to the characters, specifically hair and mane movement, that would contribute further to the reality. Overall, this is a fantastic piece, with quite possibly the best cinematography I've ever seen in a pony production-- and I very highly look forward to more content from Herostrain! ^.^

[@BronyTimereactions]

indeed

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

Here Here, and this coming from one of the biggest name out there, well done Herostrain.

[@aprilescobedo391]

Forest Rai

[@troyhenderson1223]

Forest Rain uuuyjjuui

[@lostpony4885]

Forest are you still this critical? I think the details are waay better than almost all SFM out there; i love it just as it is. Love all your stuff btw Forest!

[@ChrissyL0v3]

2:09 Tia gonna go blind from lookong at an eclipse.

[@meggamiauw4266]

She's immortal....

[@ChrissyL0v3]

Megga Miauw hAHAHA two years later r/whoosh

[@Egress00]

r/woosh

[@4valentina_832]

A solar eclipse

[@movedto2daccfixer_mixer299]

Oh shi- OH SHIT

[@sunspotgamer5388]

Dude, just checked back on this video because my brain randomly thought of it today. I watched this when I was seven when this came out. Mind blowing. It feels like such an obscure thing to remember tbh.

[@alexfrostbound4401]

The way the shadow falls on the master of the sun is heart shattering, I feel like it symbolizes her hesitation to shine her light knowing it would decimate the darkness.

[@TheLightDragon2]

You mean Celestia

[@kitsunetsunami6593]

**shoves a rock into the dirt** Sister I changed the world!!

[@horseprogamer1179]

Channel remake of Im obsessed with anime 😂😂😂 hahahaahahaa

[@RubianaRosevine]

Best. Comment. EVER!

[@pauliesamantha8970]

Technically she did though 😂

[@meggamiauw4266]

You did it!!!

[@lindaingimarsdottir796]

Hahahahahahahaha😂😂😂😂

[@swiftthedragongirlaj2305]

Honestly, this is one of my favorite sfm things. The animation is really great quality, and I love that it tells a story. One thing I found really impressive is how u did nightmare moon's hair, which a lot of sfm animators have yet to get right.

[@lunawyse]

I know right? That hair is flawless

[@angelrivera1109]

When I saw this it stunned me when they added that nightmare dragon in this video and it's so sad for princess Luna to be banished by her own sister like that :(

[@nightfrost-n00t]

yeah, also why why I don't like Celestia as much as Luna

[@midoxuo2196]

THE GLITCH IN THE BACKROUND IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN

[@marianz9575]

What time did the glitch happen

[@RubianaRosevine]

1:45. That's when you see Nightmare Moon.

[@ykiihiz]

that was fucking scary

[@adrianaortiz3191]

8

[@queencat8465]

Yeah

[@omnimon2230]

It kinda feels like the lyrics and the imagery are suggesting that Luna became Nightmare Moon on purpose to _force_ Celestia to change the world. I dunno; could just be me.

[@Kiwiwiwiiwiwi]

+omnimon2230 sounds almost correct to me, it seems like it in the video.

[@omnimon2230]

***** I don't think that… _thing_ was the soul of Nightmare Moon, specifically.

[@AlphaWolfey1]

+omnimon2230 i think it was just Nightmares in genera. Luna didnt know where to go or "what to do" so she looked for the answer, unfortunately, in the wrong place. The Nightmare took control of Luna and used Luna to try and destroy Celestia... and obviously that didnt work out

[@omnimon2230]

FurryMage It sure looked like she knew where she was going and what she was doing to me.

[@AlphaWolfey1]

omnimon2230 perhaps, but who knows *shrugs-

[@Warhorse26]

Very well done! Love the particle effects in the elements, and how you did Luna's mane

[@Herostrain]

It was all done through After Effects. Lots of shape layers, tracking, green screens, and wave warps.

[@Warhorse26]

Really? no particles at all? I'm impressed

[@Herostrain]

Well particles in After Effects to make the stars and such, but no, SFM had nothing to do with the mane itself besides the tracking and masking. And thanks!

[@Warhorse26]

No problem! nice job!

[@unknownwanabe3437]

About the mane, Celestia´s mane didn´t look smooth.

[@IRUNASSULT]

That transition at 1:02 was perfect. I dont know why but I just love it to much.

[@soirema]

I love how it shows how Luna is afraid of responsibility and just is passive to all that happens instead of taking life in her hands. It shows how important is courage or else someone else will do what you don;t want to happen

[@zevhara]

Absolutely love this video, and now that I'm watching it again I think I've found an interesting way to interpret it. It seems like this is a much sadder version of the conflict between Luna and Celestia. Luna is shown as kind of sad throughout the video, and Nightmare Moon doesn't even put up a fight at the end. With the final lyrics showing the moon and Celestia alone, I feel almost like the message is Luna saying, "You obviously don't care about me or need me here, so I'll leave this all up to you." Really love this animation lol

[@kanakovsp]

Who see Nightmare Moon in the background in 1:43 :) ? (2019 edit: Woah, thanks for all this likes ^^ You're awesome ;) )

[@margo5174]

I DID!

[@timothywalker745]

I did very disturbing

[@hosam1998]

Thunder Angel i did

[@charischang1339]

Meeeee

[@quimiaseuresa2391]

Omg, same here! :D

[@SeaSaltTea]

Can you people stop complaining about a "glitch" in the background, appreciate the damn video (Edit 3 years later- All the comments were saying it was a glitch and I was a kid who didn’t know how to articulate her words. I was aware that it wasn’t a glitch, just annoyed that everyone in the comments at the time was complaining that it was a glitch when it clearly wasn’t)

[@Herostrain]

+Mattisun Gray It's not even a glitch though. gyazo.com/925e7f183b71d57a70cb4f49854a1946

[@SeaSaltTea]

+Herostrain I never saw "the Glitch" That the comments were talking about. They need to just appreciate the video rather than pointing out tiny flaws in it (Btw I knew it wasn't a glitch)

[@gutsgur1]

+Mattisun Gray the glitch was were a black nightmare moon silhouette appears were full grown luna was singing in the cave and half of her face was shown. and its not even a glitch im sure Herostrain MENT for that to happen

[@SeaSaltTea]

Ik, but people need to not point out the tiny flaws and enjoy the video

[@isobeladams82]

+Mattisun Gray true

[@stingraystampeed6246]

The animation is absolutely outstanding and beautiful!

[@ArcCahlon]

man I've been a fan of this generation since 2011 and this is the first it is showing me this? WTF youtube

[@Kongstudios2]

That dragon is a fantastic representation of the darkness that overtakes Luna! Thoroughly impressed!

[@ピカリFritzyBeat]

Oh.... WOW

[@Slicerness]

Incredibly moving and excellently made. The very tiny lip tremble on Celestia is a real stand out example of why I really enjoyed this.

[@cat2.096]

Slicerness when the hell did her lip tremble?

[@samanthawagner7160]

Kimberly Gonzales 2:24 :) you're welcome

[@dreamersofdays]

Wow, simply......amazing. Words cannot describe how incredible this was.

[@coffebeanz608]

Its been so long since I last watched this and its still amazing🥰🥰

[@jaybrian9402]

I know, right?

[@the_drifter5356]

Deep down, we all remember this in our childhood

[@Rose_Equestrian17]

Ok watching this after mlp ended was a bad idea....... I’m crying now

[@distancerunner6211]

You can get a lot done in 6 months time for instance I can run 3 miles in 27:34 starting in November I will begin my march to 2024 to celebrate the summer Olympic Games in Paris by running 3 miles two or 3 days a week.

[@lamby587]

IMO one of the best SFM's in the Pony world... Some of the particle effects are just amazing man well done!

[@penneydonohue4871]

Totally amazing video

[@trinitytricky2005]

I remember playing this song all the time bro 😭😭😭😭

[@carolinecheney]

I love this vid! And this is my favorite part due to the vocals 1:59 - 2:33 Anyone else here fr the nostalgia?

[@valorian1965]

I love how they added a trembling lip to Celestia... nice touch :D

[@chadwick3593]

I LOVE this video. I keep coming back to it, and I think I'll keep coming back for a while more. You've managed to piece together a story that I find so simple, so moving, and so obvious right. Every time, my brain the lights up when I see Nightmare Moon continuing the song and Celestia finishing it. Why did Luna turn to the Nightmare? Because she felt powerless. Why did she feel powerless? Because that was always her position as the younger sister, being dependent on Celestia to move the world for her. Why didn't Celestia see what was going on with Luna? Because she was never in Luna's position. She was always able to change the world, so why should Luna be any different? In depending on Celestia for so long, Luna never learned to move the world by herself. When she wanted something Celestia would not give, she turned to the Nightmare because she had to turn to something other than herself. The Nightmare gave Luna what she asked for at the cost of everything else. In putting her sister down, Celestia felt the powerlessness that Luna always had, and in that powerlessness she finally realized her mistake. It's all in this tiny animation. It's so perfect, and it's so beautiful. Thank you for making this.

[@Christheairman]

I still love this, lord knows how many times I'll say that. Though I'll likely always end up hoping this gets remade with updated models at some point too, better mane physics etc. It's a passion project that will always be remembered by so many of us.

[@ncheck3000]

I love how they showed that Celestia has little to no remorse in banishing luna, because we are in Lunas point of view. And I guess that is what Luna thought at firsr when Celestia banished her. Maybe thats why she was singing instead of blocking Celestia's magic, because she never expected Celestia to banish her.

[@KNIGHTEYE36]

When I watched this years ago, I always loved the hair on Nightmare moon.

[@JAYDae]

This is a beyond beautiful video. Its well paced, wonderfully animated, and has dark undertone that the original song has as well. Amazing work.

[@OilyValves]

This is incredible. Probably the best SFM pony video I've seen. The images matched the powerful music really well. And it's always a joy to see Luna/Nightmare Moon being badass. I voted for the top pony vids of 2014 a couple of days ago. Can't see why this won't be in my list for 2015.

[@ForestRainMedia]

I know I love Celestia, but damn, this was pretty awesome.

[@Knightreader]

yay Luna =^3^=

[@ianmitchell5979]

FOREST RAIN!! I LOVE YOU!! YOU SHOW THAT THE PARTY HASN"T ENDED AND THAT YOU JUST GOTTA WALK THAT PATH AGAIN AND YOU CAN SMILE, SMILE, SMILE!! (Yes, I know that was a cover. But a darn awesome one, both instrumental and vocal and everything, in my opinion)

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

Luna is always awesome.

[@draoicht.eunoia1028]

WestAussie Brumby yep always awsome

[@bunchobird]

Luna is best princess

[@ThatOneGib]

am i the only one that the banishement of Luna always gets to?

[@aspennpurtell7947]

+-Snowdrop - woman! I maybe human but I am not weak nor pathetic

[@aspennpurtell7947]

***** I was commenting about when u said humans were weak and pathetic

[@aspennpurtell7947]

***** it's ok I would of been confused as well

[@aspennpurtell7947]

***** oooohhhhh yea from that fanamation Snow drop

[@toadkat9]

+Nightmare Moon Hi, I need to turn my Luna toy into you.

[@thekingofthievesganondorf1628]

I love nightmare moon tail and mane awesome job on it

[@tinajanovich2886]

the movement and the music was AWESOME! I'm okay with the whole story and the music really great GREAT JOB!

[@zoe-ilianazariah924]

Edit: This video brings back so many memories...

[@CrazyChickenX]

2:02 NightMare Moon: ugh......just five more minutes.....K?

[@princesscadance197]

Oh god, Herostrain, Argodaemon and Ferexes all working on an animation together? Anyone? Good or bad idea?

[@mariejackson963]

good idea

[@bina_7562]

THOSE THREE ARE LIKE THE TOP ANIMATORS OMG

[@princesscadance197]

Yes, which is why I suggested it, imagine the epicness...

[@rachelmontez3142]

The Top Animators Could Even Make Celestia's Hair Flow Like They Did On Nightmare Moon's Hair

[@nicolevarela7567]

Did everybody forget about Dan Jacobson?

[@imallergictopeople5944]

Bro why isn't anyone talkin bout how GOOD AND ANIMATED NIGHTMARE MOONS MANE IS?!

[@malorika]

oh my god i finally found it. the memories...

[@vectorbrony3473]

Wow dude. That was awesome. Great work! The Ethereal dragon made my jaw drop.

[@SquishyMain]

1:39 you see nightmare moon flash behind her.

[@Darkarr.]

Memories

[@rampagephoenix9734]

Granted ,i realize that this is probably someones head-cannon about how things really went down between Celestia and Luna, and as such, I can learn to appreciate it for what it is. I especially liked the interesting explanation of Luna's "jealousy" originally stemming from some demon, and not of her own accord.

[@MEGATRYANT]

+Rampage Phoenix It is kinda of canon mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Nightmare_Rarity_(story_arc)

[@-baka-8686]

+Leonov Martinovich not really.

[@Daughterofgod845]

This was my childhood

[@Exiark]

you gave me goosebombs with an sfm :D Congratulations sir

[@samanthawagner7160]

Exiark bombs? are you ok?

[@fanofldshadowladycutiepie321]

Same

[@Addy-to6mp]

No wonder i subscribed 😊 , you deserve more views

[@ENM0123]

I think the hardest and most interesting part of any episode would be for Twilight to do something similar to what Celeste had to do Luna, which would be to banish one of her dearest friends or family member. The part where Celestia cries at the end with a single tear was very moving. It expresses how difficult the decision was that she had the make and in the end she didn't like kill her sister she just banisher

[@Ixtalkarma]

I loved it and it’s amazing, awesome,and cool

[@tylermrowinski7156]

i forgot how much i like this

[@renog7038]

1:44 Exactly Nightmare moon appears at the door for like half a second.

[@Isax07]

I remember watching this when I was younger and now I’m 14 and it’s 2022 so older me hello

[@EchoSlash]

Holy shit dude that was amazing , wow keep up the great work :)

[@zephyrerazortail5478]

Nice…

[@greathonor862]

Wow... A lot of work has definitely gone into this. I have goosebumps! Amazing! Bravo!

[@annabrown3917]

This is amazing. This completely pictured a version of Luna's change.

[@samations4035]

That quivering lip at 2:41 THE FEELS

[@brodericgoodfellow2273]

I'm never seen nor was never interested in My Little Pony. but IF it looked like this, I would've definitely been interested. I'm never seen such amazing work done with SFM. This is just amazing.

[@PrincessAliceTheMad]

I like Princess Luna and how she manages to fight the darkness in herself with no pause. Theres no one to help her but she stays strong and is going to never give up. All hail the Princess of the Night! All Hail Princess Luna! Luna Reginae Nos Custodit!

[@M0R4N4_xX]

ALL HAIL LUNA

[@velezgarciaariaalejandra2975]

Good video. I love luna and nighmere moon

[@KhloeLenover]

I always felt bad for luna. I mean, she is a really important part of the show :3

[@foxheart1882]

2019?no ok MMMMM STILL A GOOD OLD ANIMATION

[@swaggyloafaj4738]

Luna as a young filly really wanted to make the world a better place and tried to tell her sister to do it for her but she refused because she wanted LUNA to do it. So, when Luna was older she heard of a spirit that will give her great power that will make her be able to change the world,she went for it. When she got there the demon destroyed her and took over. At the end she just is freaking singing but that because the demon does not know Luna's world that well and has no idea what the elements of harmony were so the demon was sent away now knowing that next time she joins the world she will watch out for that which explains the mlp series because Nightmare moon seems to know what to do with the elements. This is my opinion so pls respect it.

[@lostpony4885]

I'd like to change KZbin, so I leave it up to you Herostrain

[@onewayjesusable]

This song is stuck in my head but ill leave it up to youuuuuuuu i love it so much

[@onewayjesusable]

If you livked my coment please leave a like and leave a nice coment for me to

[@B066yb0o]

this video is amazing i cannot stop watching it the song with the animation one of the best animations i have ever see well done this is stunning

[@moonlightstarzmabel9656]

omg i remember watching this 4 years ago or was it 5?

[@emmapaint4318]

Крутая анимация! Продолжай в том же духе)))

[@Nausea90]

Back here in 2022

[@angel3506]

Up

[@science8847]

The transitions, lighting, detail, angles were all amazing!!!!

[@Zamora_021]

Desde que fue publicado Hasta la fecha de hoy no dejo de ver este vídeo, me encanta muchísimo. Gracias Herostrain.

[@jaydyalizeegonzalez5266]

Miguel Andrés Zamora yo igual

[@Predatornc1]

Ah. A video of my childhood.

[@sanndpipper4260]

Coming back to this in 2021

[@fishyfinn219]

0:31 what I'm like when I do my home work

[@Zara-ip4to]

This needs more likes lol XD

[@edwardc9785]

Video gave me chills, the music doubled them.

[@jefffgotosleep7550]

beautiful song

[@giadachanneltv9647]

Beautiful

[@Ramirez0608]

cool

[@franksmedley8619]

I don't give a dang what anyone else says. I liked the video. well done. the Frank Pony

[@bittlesthecookieakacaitcat8798]

I remember this

[@ShujiWakahisa]

In all honesty I'm going to say I love and I mean LOVE the mane you gave Nightmare Moon definitely the best I've seen ever! And awesome video!

[@amyb9776]

This is sooooooooooo good! I love the song and the animation is perfect! Awesome job!!!

[@softbred0210]

does this remind me a song i loved to change the world

[@-thecarencake-6440]

Nightmare Moon's 🌑 gangsta till Celestia turns to Daybreaker ☀️

[@mensch1224]

best song

[@SaigneurGuerrier]

Sometimes I wonder how did I miss something this awesome ! the effects are stunning !

[@angelcakeart]

I love the video it shows how Luna feels. the song is catchy too!!!