"Closer To You" || Double Life (Desertduo PMV)

[@afellowlemon]

I absolutely love how everyone draws Grian's eyes in all these animations but you managed to put so much emotion into his little tally marks /pos

[@tumblingartist]

IKR those rectangles have no right being that expressive but it’s SO COOL

[@UnkownWonders]

It's like every professor Layton movie, somehow they manage to always have him have expressions with his eyes and somehow convey thinking without his hands. Yes he too has rectangular eyes

[@ChaoticWatcher]

I like how slowly Grians wings become worse, like they used to be fluffy and white, but by the end they are charred and black! Just a very interesting detail I don't see anyone talking about atm

[@jadedryad]

I was going to comment on it before I saw yours, it is such an amazing detail, also the fact that his wings had gotten charred because of scar getting blown up, so damn amazing

[@books4ever687]

I just realized the symbolism that you did, like how the first time grian encountered the sonic boom of the warden, scar was there to pull him out, but in the end, scar wasn't there to save him. So beautiful.

[@crystal_calibri_creatins9787]

In every season, it feels like the more this duo is forced by fate to cooperate , the more troublesome the relationship becomes. (I find it kinda interesting that it's always Grian who's in debt to Scar, never the other way around.)

[@Anonyomus_commenter]

Scars whole thing is getting people in debt to him by shady means lol

[@malokahh3954]

I have a theory. maybe grian didn’t want to be soulmates with scar because he didn’t want hurt scar again

[@therealcheesewoman0812]

⁠@@malokahh3954I love to imagine this is canon

[@Ark36910]

​@@malokahh3954 this is what I tell myself too. Whatever helps push the desert duo agenda tbh

[@rusty_courage]

OOH I got CHILLS when the music got quiet and scar's on his horse, and the effect hit him and the music kicked back in, SUCH a cool part

[@SkatezzGlow]

I love ur animations rusty 😊

[@sithuki8723]

Hi rusty

[@owlishwillow7242]

3:28 I love the transitions between the seasons showing Grian and scars relationship in each season with the fluid dance moves

[@owlishwillow7242]

Also the three life colors through three seasons was a very cover touch

[@OrcaBerry]

Showing their final death from Scar’s POV first broke me. Then the final-final death from Scott’s POV, seeing Pearl lunging forward. Brilliant. This whole animatic is fricking gorgeous amazing. Well done!

[@Bread_with_jam]

In fact, it's so incredible that such a drama can develop in such a seemingly simple game as Minecraft. I especially love Scar's death in a zombie pit, as if it were a movie. You have a wonderful drawing style, I love all your animations, keep up the good work!

[@fernandaaguiar7807]

Choosing to show scar's pov of their final death is WILD and such a power move bc honestly that's so scary, dying in two hits out of nowhere, not knowing what hit you. Well done!! This is beautiful!

[@WildWolvesAnimationStudios]

0:16 love how Grian is just like: well I'm done lol

[@Lemonheads12]

I love how well it shows that scar was there to save him in the beginning ( with the warden) but, the second time when scar wasn’t there Grian died. It shows how much they needed each other but, still felt forced to be together.

[@davarrashayde]

One thing that not many people remember about Third life's ending, Grian was saying "I'm so sorry Scar!" when they were fighting at the end and when he was being chased by the warden in Double life and knew it would end not only him but also Scar because of their connection he again said "I'm so sorry Scar!" it's an interesting parallel that a lot of people miss, and with that this keeps flashing back to the Desert Duo, I figured I'd mention it here.

[@emberdragon3436]

Wow. The art in incredible. The moment of Scar just collapsing from the pain of Grian dying was so good and made me want to hug him so much

[@hemispher3]

the scene where it showed both grian and scar dead, I noticed something. at the beginning of it all, grian had his signature RED sweater and scar had a GREEN cloth tied around his arm. when we see them dead in the same shot, grian had a GREEN bandana around his neck and scar's arm cloth had turned RED. don't know what it means exactly, but it's cool.

[@VesperionNox]

They switched and wore the other persons on their red life :)

[@tiktaaliksock5256]

I love the scar left on Grian's head after the dripstone thing, a tiny detail but I absolutely love it

[@trinitydeval]

Oh my gooooddddd that was absolutely stunning. I love how, intentionally or not, it emphasizes how the two times Scar died Grian was right there just out of reach to help, but when Grian died they had both split off from each other and Scar didn’t even know he was in danger until they were both gone for good. The emotions were beautifully done, their push and pull of hurting each other and yet still being stuck together and working with that comes through so well.

[@Linkurz]

Are you gonna hurt me with these two in every season now???? I love that you can use your own animation as flashbacks aaaaaa The part where Scar looks back up at Grian being impressed with the water clutch was so good like a glimmer of hope for them and then you tore my heart out with them dying to the sonic blast. That part was so well done with the pulsing camera shot thing. Ugh you’re killing me with these they’re so good

[@AriaGriande]

I am legit crying rn. The sneaky transitions into 3rd life, the emotion, the symbolism, all of it was glorious. They keep on drifting every season, with the least interactions in secret life.

[@potatosquad3275]

CAN I JUST SAW THE WAY YOU DRAW PERSPECTIVES IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS??? the different angles are so accurate and refreshing to see !!

[@kokocat101]

i'm sobbing oh my god this is so awesome!! every single frame looks incredible! the FLASHBACKS and the DANCING oh my god this tickles every part of my little lizard brain!!

[@localwheel]

GAAHHHHFfhdkjsfk YOUR DESERTDUO PMVs NEVER FAIL TO AMAZE !!!!! There's something so so special about how you present the parts of the story paired with the editing, like, it all just hits like a gut punch, it's absolutely incredible!! Thanks again for breaking my heart and ruining my day with another masterpiece /pos !!

[@randomapplekey]

NOX OMY GOODNESS THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE I had to pose multiple times and just take in the scene You really captured the emotion and low-key now I miss desert duo what have you done 😆

[@ellyskies3693]

Just to let you know that this is beautiful, and I am really hurt Also I really love the character designs, especially the way Grian's wings turns black and broken as he become red. I love this but owie it hurts

[@naybi1213]

Yet another amazing animatic! I really love how this looks!! Can't wait for the limited life one 😉😉

[@Tobias.Sterling]

Grian's wings being burnt/skeletal in his red life was such a good touch aaaaaa

[@VesperionNox]

My designs have his wings kinda, rotting away because of their zombie death, and then the explosion finishing off what's left. But I didn't get a chance to show his yellow design in this one at all T^T

[@shroomoroom]

Nox- you have just been dropping so many of these. It’s so impressive ngl- you have some mad motivation, I salute to you lmao. And, I love the song- great choice as always! And I have said it before, and I’ll say it again. Your style is so cool, and I love the way you draw Scar. He’s just so.. Scar. And the way you portray everyone is so good. You can really feel the emotions in them, from everyones POV. And to think this all came from little blocky guys that are just having a fun time-

[@lilly09_YT]

I love this, it kinda showed me a different angle on this. I used to see scar as the clumsy, carless one. But now i see Grian as the rud one. He doesnt accept scar as a partner, and finds other people to bang out with, to get his mind off scar. All scar wanted to do was have fun and explore. He also was there as much as he could to protect grian, not only there with him but he tried to protect himself, and adapted to his new life. Grian just accepted his fate and pushed it away. Scar is the real hero here.

[@katiegriffin1399]

Wow! I love this so much!!!!🤩 It's exactly what my head cannon is for Desert Duo: 3rd Life they were happy together, Last Life they were separate and unstable, in Double Life Grian was scared of Scar hurting himself and repeating 3rd Life, and then Limited Life Grian kinda wants to be with Scar and watches his feats from afar, but gets dragged away by the Bad Boys.

[@TubbyTarchia]

I hate I hate I hate I hate this it's making me sooo emotional and it has no right to do so Ok but seriously, the art and the story pacing to the song in this, and how flawlessly interwoven the different timelines are here without it being confusing is seriously amazing. You expanded on so many scenes from the series sooo well and it breaks my heatr in all the best ways. As in the warden scenes for example, them running from it and Grian later dying to it gets more focus and art than they do a lot of the rest of the time. It also makes me feel less bad about their final death being so sudden when people like you make more out of it!! Again the art is fantastic so all the expressions help with all that so much. This pmv really does make me so emotional you have no idea

[@superrobloxer2587]

I love how you drew their relationship and how it progresses through out Double life + their past memories of them in other life series. I promise i tried really hard, but at the end i still couldn't hold my tears back. The last scene was what broke me down, actually. 😭

[@R4TCH3TRAVITY]

this is absolutely incredible. I love this with all my life. DesertDuo will always be my favorite duo fr

[@OmegaSaturn7]

I need you to know this has my writer brain in such a chokehold right now

[@samuelsouth.]

Epic once again! If you feel up to the challenge, I love to see you complete the set! (though you're under no obligation to do so ;) ) I really love how these animatics manage to portray Grian's third death to the warden in such as tragic, dramatic way, despite it being one of his least exciting deaths. But I especially love how you depicted the moment, at least initially, from Scar's perspective. That twist, that reversal of expectations, makes this animatic stand out from the crowd.

[@Nightdream_Draws]

I keep coming back to watch this time and time again. It's such a huge inspiration to me and I love the emotions that can be felt in every frame. The art style, the editing, the designs, the colors. I love it all

[@OrpaAbdul]

Nightdream, you. have made me cry because of your animatics NOW YOU ARE ON MY THIRD FAVOURITE ANIMATOR's channel You too make me cry A LOT

[@Nightdream_Draws]

@@OrpaAbdul omg this is so sweet thank you so much!! 😭😭 I was not expecting a response to any of my comments i leave on other artists amazing work haha 😭💙

[@theodysseyowl]

DUDE THE COLORED STILLS ARE ALL SO COOL?? And I absolutely LOVE the way you draw the base. It’s so perfect sjkshwja

[@Artgirl98]

2:40 Grian soooooo cut in this scene I love it so much!!!

[@skyguykoda575]

i think this is one of my fav desertduo animatics scar's definitely my favourite youtuber right now

[@funnyfield09]

I love the detail of first the bandage on Grian’s eye and then there being a scar.

[@fate7418]

This song genuinely makes me feel so much emotion- and this animatic did too- I’m just casually holding in tears 😭

[@mylksiie]

WOW This is absolutely amazing! I don’t know how you do it! The emotion that you’re able to show and the fabulous art style is just !!!!!!!

[@Arl0w_]

NOX OMG, you never dissapoint us

[@st1ll_ch1ll]

haven't heard this song in years 💀 YUMMY AMINATION

[@yeehawmybeets2989]

i love the scene of them dancing. amazing job 🙌

[@starreatsstars]

THIS IS AMAZING. THE ART IS AMAZING, THE SONG CHOICE IS AMAZING- THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST- IF NOT 𝘛𝘏𝘌 BEST DOUBLE LIFE ANIMATIC I'VE EVER SEEN. 🤗💛💛💛

[@ajb7709]

i was not expecting to sob violently today and yet here we are please never stop making videos

[@whos.aiiden]

DESERTDUO HAS MY HEART AH /p

[@Kittyninja9]

AAAAAAAAAH I can't get over this! The song! The pacing! The pure emotion! AND ITS ALL FULLY COLORED AND SHADED! I love this so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Nobodyhere4]

This is so underrated, like, IM IN TEARS AND GRINNING LIKE A MANIC. THIS IS AMAZING.

[@BoulderValleySMP]

HOLY CRAP! this is BEAUTIFUL! I saw the title and thought of the song, but I didn't think it would be hit song "Close to You". and I just love the symbolism with the "connected" part with the string! JUST BEAUTIFUL, I CAN'T GET OVER HOW AMAZING THIS VIDEO IS!!!!!!!!!!

[@maliceeeee]

IVE LITERALLY GONE INSANE AND WENT BACK TO THE LIFE SERIES, IM OBSESSING OVER THE DESERTDUO AND OH MY GOD YOU ARE HELPING ME, IM LITERALLY GOING THROUGH ALL UR ANIMATICS IN AWE OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMOG

[@BlueBanana.]

I absolutely LOVE your character designes! The poses, the angles, the colours, the shading, the detail, EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD I absolutely loved scar’s bucket clutch and the warden’s shrieks! The emotion is just AAH IM SQUEALING ITS JUST SO GOOD

[@cryomyst_6485]

Their last death is so heartbreaking because of how they were both completely alone when it happened 😭 Like for their other deaths at least they were both there for each other but for their last death they were both alone

[@Nars_Media]

and now grian and scar couldn't be farther apart, barely interacting at all and grian is all a l o n e and im :') sobbing

[@F1nn._.]

I’m literally crying right now

[@melodytrait]

THE STARS GOT ME SOBBING SO HARD I FELT SICK OGUGHFH

[@Ashcloud3228]

Ponytail scar is love, ponytail scar is life. If ponytail scar had billions of fans, I’d be one. If ponytail scar had one fan, it’d be me. If ponytail scar had no fans, I’d be dead.

[@malokahh3954]

I love this song. I love the animatic. I love everything about this video. You did an amazing job :) but I did cry, but didn’t we all cry?

[@therealcheesewoman0812]

HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS???? IM ACTUALLY SOBBING ITS SO GOOD AND I LOVE THE DESERT DUO SM🙁🙁

[@azzy1130]

THE PARALLELS OF 2:21 AND 4:14 ARE CRAZY- JUST LIKE THEIR RELATIONSHIP THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE LIFE SERIES, THEY DRIFTED APART IN DEATH DISTANCE AND IN THEIR ACTUAL RELATIONSHIP. When they are apart (emotionally or literally), they die quicker. Third Life (Grian's jump after the death of Scar in the ring). Last Life (Grian dies to Scott shortly after Scar gets shot). Double Life (The warden kills Grian, killing them both). And the animation shows it, but despite that they're still drifting further and further away. The distance between their deaths is growing, their relationship is suffering, and they're all dying really fast because of separation. EDIT: ok I explained this weird- despite the distance between them growing, the times of their death are still really similar, always being in the same episode, showing how they're still intrinsically tied even with their differences.

[@crunch5]

Im actually at a loss for words, this was amazing!!

[@lexi-bankz]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@olived9560]

*THIS IS INCREDIBLE AA* and the EFFECTS WITH THE WARDEN SCREAM AND THE GLITCHING OUT AA

[@dawn9546]

Great art and song choice^^ Love it~

[@kathy.s_closet]

0:17 - 0:23 LOVE THIS PART

[@Sleepy_817]

I found it a nice touch how when they finally lose that last life, their eyes are just gray and empty.

[@swellssha]

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLEEEE AAAAA my friend cas had to deal w me sending almost every frame to them and freaking out over how much i love this animatic this is so goooooddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryurhonin]

I need more Desert Duo in my life!

[@Drawlistics]

WOW that was so GOOD!! HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO RELEASE A 5MIN ANIMATIC THAT IS THIS GOOD IN SO LITTLE TIME THIS IS INSANE

[@atlasdwyer8220]

Ah, another animation that drives home how incredibly painful it would be to get killed by SOUND and I CANNOT get enough of this stuff /pos /pos /pos

[@immafanu]

OMGSSS I LOVE THIS SO MUCH HOLY, your art is sooo scrumptious im eating it and running away /pos !!!

[@The_Grin_Reaper_]

This is so good

[@piscacatalt]

im just binging animatics and all of them are making me cry why are you people so good at this

[@VampiricCultist]

I love how you have the winners with a crown at the end of each life series animatic ❤

[@Cyansaysstuff]

This is one of the best things I have ever seen! I love desert duo and I also love this animation so much and this song is soooo good!

[@Arl0w_]

I LITERALLY CANT EXPLAIN HOW GOOD THIS IS, IMMMMMM AAAAAAA

[@meltedwaxx]

gonna start sobbing rn this is so good

[@FaelynFawn]

This makes me so, so incredibly emotional. It clearly illustrates their dynamic, all of the complexities and pain within it, in the most beautiful way. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this art.

[@RoSe_SnOw]

4:24 that picture is just haunting to me

[@piemy]

This is very incredible, I’m tearing up.😭

[@FooxArt]

Whoa! Another amazing limited life animatic! Your art style every time, it’s eye candy!

[@Darragh_MC]

I love the way you draw grian

[@fishparty7]

i was NOT expecting this to be one of the vocal synth songs on my playlist, but thats pretty cool :3 two fandoms merging

[@noatmealcookie02]

I don't usually watch desert duo animatics but this is so pretty!! ❤

[@deehanhaq2098]

The ending hit me right in the feels fr 🥹 Your art style is so amazing!!

[@simplyfrog9556]

OMG YOU MADE ANOTHER DESERT DUO PMV !! your art is so pretty :D ITS SO COOL

[@VcakesHERE]

This is amazing, sad that the desert duo is kinda gone :(

[@FallenRosestorm]

I love this so much!

[@Hanuroko]

The song has already touched me and and you did this, this is so good everything and the composition and everything jhsdjhsdhbsadhbsdcjh :((( just watch out one day nox when. I. Get. Back. My. Motivation. You gave me the chills watching this on stream < / 3

[@nebulanyancat4533]

Your animations are just the best. You broke my heart into a million of pieces and the song just *crushed* my soul. (Had some undertale flashbacks with that song, but hey, at least it made this 100 times more emotional. Oh no, I’m fine and extremely normal about them, don’t worry)

[@stoopyemi6701]

It’s giving me the feels

[@ivy_cloud8202]

As someone who grew up with undertale this is actually my first time hearing the normal song lol, also great animation, 10/10 made me cry

[@char0nspaws]

Im blown away by how amazing this is!!!

[@presdray]

I HAVE WATCHED THIS SO MANY TIMES. I DREAM ABOUT THIS ANIMATIC. I PUT THE SONG ON MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. THIS ANIMATIC IS MY ROMAN EMPIRE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

[@Darragh_MC]

I just realised that in your animation, it shows how when both scar was in the deep dark with grian, they made it out together but in a almost identicle frame near the end, when they whernt at each others side they died

[@Clay-qq5vb]

this is so polished i love this sm

[@greenzleaf]

oh wow now this is a masterpiece

[@indigo-creates-chaos]

Yayy it's double life! The song fits so well and the animatic is beautiful ^^

[@readynowGO]

when i tell you i was SUCKER PUNCHED by nostalgia for that One Undertale video with this song as soon as i heard the lyrics… (seriously this is beautiful desert duo will never let me be free)

[@carimeslockdownedtree2654]

I AM SOSSOSOOSOSOSOSOSO NORMAL ABOUT THEM THIS IS SO WONDERFUL I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO OBSESSED HERE OKAY OKAY OKAY WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOOWOWW

[@zeratoast2200]

AAAA THIS IS INCREDIBLE !!! (plus the song choice... /pos)