for blue skies // ✘

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revival sigh
Mulder and Scullys very complicated relationship- so mysterious and contrary- it'll always keep us guessing, I love it. I love how they've grown and changed with all these years of shared history, but always circle each other in an elliptical orbit: perigee and apogee but always around again :) ...so the revival rumors never freaked me out as much as some because that's always how it's been for them- complicated.
I've probably vidded this idea a time or ten already, I don't even know anymore.
This started out with Adele's 'hello' but as you guys know, that song gets instantly muted w/o pitching it wildly- on top on it, there were SO many XF vids to it already...so I reworked it with a new song
(☢Crazy excessive fangirl musings- no, really)
This deals with the state of MSR in the revival- why they aren't together anymore (and no I haven't seen the first ep or heard anything much about it)
'Truest truths that binds us together or keep us painfully desperately apart' to quote Scully as she so astutely put it. I think we definitely saw large cracks forming in IWTB- large differences in where they were in their lives and what they wanted/needed...no longer on the same page or perhaps finally their famous inability to communicate well verbally caught up to them-
The things that most brought them together- now drive a wedge between them. (The most prophetic words ever in the show I think are when Mulder says 'I just wouldn't want this to come between us' in per manum- his spidey sense tingling again)
I've heard people say the Samantha issue isn't relevant anymore- that it's so far in the past, but I totally disagree- Mulders response to this loss still defines who he is in the present- it represents the decay at the heart of his early family life, his insecurity, a conflicting view of what family means to him (both salvation and entrapment, love and fear) and it also perfectly demonstrates his inability to let anything go...how he holds onto and nurses loss. Mulder willingly drowns in his emotions and Scully tries to ice skate across hers- we saw this again and again in the series and the conflict this would cause between them.
SO, I think the loss of William would have been catastrophic for Mulder in a way unique to him- being yet another erosion of any kind of family life he'd hoped for- naturally he couldn't ever let it go cause that's his personality- he doesn't want to, but some part of him blames Scully for giving up their son the way his parents also gave up Sam- he's trapped in the eternal return. He also blames himself because he failed to protect William, as he failed Sam-
They don't talk about this because they can't. He becomes even more reclusive and marginal. Scully, more than likely overwhelmed by guilt and copes, as usual, by pretending she's fine while repenting by trying to save other people's children (no accident how she went very conspicuously from some kind of autopsy superhero to trying to save the living) I can easily imagine this pushing them into separate corners again and I so hope for some kind of satisfying conclusion, if they don't fk it up!
"What you couldn't do I will,
I'll forgive you..."
That line makes me want to weep,
Just like this msr swamp we've wandered into ;)

[@HurricaneScully]

I was come back to this. It's so breathtakingly beautiful! It breaks my heart yet makes me smile at the same time. I believe Mulder and Scully will always be out there somewhere searching

[@snakey973]

Thankyou, I like to think the same thing 😊

[@LovelyxImperfect]

I don't know what your trying to do to me but I can't even find the right words to say how truly moving and phenomenal this is! This song is a personal favourite of mine I swear every word plays on a different emotion and just keeps building. And honestly thats the only way I can describe what watching this did to me because your editing is just something else. I'm not ready for January these are going to ruin me all over again and yet I wouldn't have it any other way!! Love hearing your thoughts I actually find them really interesting!

[@snakey973]

Hey you, thanks! I am totally flattered 😊😆 and it makes me so happy to have other fans get something out of these- even better from my vidding colleagues ;) so worth pissing off fox lol!

[@fitzykreiner]

I am an absolute mess and I'm only a minute in. Congratulations.

[@snakey973]

thanks ;)

[@lizzieboulter7230]

this is so so so mulder and scully and so sad. your videos are amazing xx well done again and thank you. I love it altho it makes me cry 😫

[@snakey973]

Thanku- I love trying to earn that emotional rxn in a vid ; 3

[@nswlh]

This vid is excellent and your commentary about their relationship is beyond insightful. We are so fortunate to have someone with your combination of talent and vision vidding for us. Thank you.

[@snakey973]

😊✌aw thankyou! maybe I'll have to keep doing my runaway commentaries afterall- so happy u guys were willing to read it 😆

[@dominicansoul1]

To quote Gotye, “you can get addicted to a certain type of sadness…”. Sometimes I wonder if that’s what’s wrong with Mulder & Scully…

[@LadySummerL]

Pretty sure you captured what all of us are feeling as we wait for the new episodes to come in one video. It's wonderful!

[@snakey973]

♡ thanks, I so hope they resolve some of this stuff and end our misery 😊

[@cathetinesheahan2464]

Summer Reyes

[@HappyChena]

This is a very powerful work. I do not know how you do it but I looked three times. And I'm shaking. Enchanting selection of video! And stunned processing video. And then I read the synopsis below the video ... Now I do not know what touched me more. Because after that I read, I burst into tears. It's damn true. Thank you!

[@snakey973]

😢 aw thankyou very much 💕 I am relieved to hear you enjoyed reading the 'commentary' ;) I was worried I was going to bore people to tears with all that! srsly, it mean a lot to me to hear =3

[@Penscreen]

You are definitely right about the cracks appearing more enhanced in their relationship in IWTB. Now the disjointed feel the movie showed in that respect, makes sense. For me this is a more realistic look for the characters. No relationship is all hearts and flowers and there are times we get close to breaking point! BUT they will always be soul mates - even if they might end up far apart...for a while. I actually love the enhanced red in the video - BLOOD red - open wounds - PAIN! Brilliant! - And I'm happy to announce we are getting the new series on Channel 5 in UK in the early part of the year :)

[@snakey973]

YES! realistic, I agree...Mulder and Scully have always paid a heavy price for the power of their connection- it's the blessing and a curse thing, but I think there is no undoing that connection either- definately soul mates if ever any 2 people were :) after all they've been through, to paint their relationship without struggle though rings false ;) ♡

[@philefic]

NO... I'm not crying... you are! I just read your synopsis and I couldn't agree more. Another moving, beautifully edited vid. You perfectly highlighted the cracks forming in their relationship in IWTB. I can see how they ended up where they are in the revival. There's some big healing needed. HOW MUCH LONGER DO WE HAVE TO WAIT!?

[@snakey973]

thankyou my kismet Phile for all the conversations and the help and the friendship- I don't know what I'd do without you! 💗✌

[@AbrilSaNa]

I haven't watched this and I'm now crying and smiling at the same time. And it's all your fault!!! So great

[@rowdyrenee397]

I know I've said this before, but your videos are absolutely amazing! This just breaks my heart. I've heard in the revival that they aren't together, but I want to believe that it won't be for long. They always circle around and then come back to each other. I can't wait to see what you come up with once January comes.

[@snakey973]

Thankyou very much ☺️ I hope your right- if past behavior is an indicator of future, they will come back together again

[@elle9092]

I just feel you should know this video has absolutely made my week. Thank you.

[@mandarin42]

Oh man...like all your videos, this is so breathtakingly executed and poignant as hell. You have an amazingly in-depth understanding of their relationship and a tremendous command of the tools you use to create an artistic representation of that. And your written blurb totally hits the nail on the head; I completely agree with it all... Stunningly perfect as always...thank you for another masterpiece!

[@snakey973]

really love your comment, thankyou! it's fantastic to hear what people think and it helps me to know what is working. so glad you liked reading the descrip too- worried it was maybe too much 😆

[@Love_Ka]

YESSSSSS! Another snakey vid!! :) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ... This is my favorite M♥S vid EVER!!!!! It's so beautiful (and sad in a way and beautiful and sad in a way and beautiful - it's complicated ;) Thank you for making my day each time you post a vid!! ♥

[@snakey973]

Thank YOU for your comment!! This vid hasn't caught on so much as my others- maybe too sad? 😉

[@francyphoebe]

Oh, my dear... You made tears stream down my face with this one! SO MANY TEARS! You must know by know that I'm an extremely emotional person, so you can imagine what I'm going through with all of this news about the revival and Mulder and Scully's current situation. The spoilers left me heartbroken. But I have faith. I'll never give up on them! Just like I know they'll never give up on each other. Your words gave me the positivity I was looking for these days. January is so close... I'm not even able to realize that within a few weeks Mulder and Scully will be back! I hope you will make amazing vids like this one with the new material!!!!!!!!!

[@snakey973]

Your comments are so important to me, as a fellow vidder (one w/ so much talent!) and someone who sees this show under its skin and just as the beautiful person you are, Thankyou for you ❤️ I hope it wasn't trying to wade through my dumb description that had you in tears lol!

[@francyphoebe]

+snakey973 I would not say that your description is dumb. Not at all! It's clever, instead! It's not that usual to find people who think as you do or see thing your way. That happens with tv shows, too. People often say to me that I take them too seriously, that I spend too much time thinking and analysing... Well, I take that as a compliment! It means that I'm not superficial. I like to find out what's hidden under the surface! That's what drives me and that's what I do with The X-Files. The words you wrote in the description are the proof you do the same! I'm not alone ❤️

[@snakey973]

+francyphoebe 💗💗💗😘

[@KaleidoscopeSky77]

I really love this video!! Thank you so much for your MSR videos, they are always my favorite!!!

[@snakey973]

Thankyou 😊💚

[@HurricaneScully]

Without a doubt my favourite video of this amazing pair. I must have watched it 100 times lol. You capture their relationship perfectly. Thank you!

[@snakey973]

I thank you so much- I know there is no shortage of great XF vids out there so that means a lot!!💚

[@sisterspooky811]

can't tell you how much I love this one and that I discovered a beautiful song thanks to you :)

[@snakey973]

Thankyou ;))♡

[@OTHandTITANIC]

I've always love this song, it's very emotional and fit so well with MSR. This video was heart-tearing but you included some funny scenes at the end and I think that made it even more powerful. The clips you combined with the voiceovers and the song was just pure awesomeness!!! You keep reinvent their long story and I totally agree with your DB. You know I love this right?! I've been waiting for something from you for a long time and this was more than I could ever wish for, Heather it's the best!! ❤️

[@snakey973]

Love u too sweetie, I'm so glad u like it 💕was ready to give up on it! I always loved this song too and of course it's one that almost every vidder has used at some point but the lyrics were too perfect a match for the theme 😉eventually I'll use something Adele but probably wait for revival clips - you finishing up your GA vid?

[@marissaspada]

revival sigh, indeed! How you managed to edit together all the revival feels, before it has even aired, I don't know, but you're awesome! I only hope 1013 does as good a job with those feels...

[@snakey973]

Thanks 😊 it's easy when you're obsessed in an unhealthy way with fictional television characters hehe 😉

[@zuzapotocka2473]

omg 😍 so beautiful and amazing 💓💓💓 it led me to tears 😭😍😍😭😭😍

[@snakey973]

Thanks bunches ;) it's so sad their journey together but we'll always have season 7 =D

[@gracegerely7331]

Wow. This was such an emotional ride for me... thank you!

[@funeralgiggle3771]

I'm excited you have a new video up! It turned out so beautiful. The hearbreak is palpable in the way they interact with each other. I agree with your analysis of how Samantha is still relevant because she defines Mulder's character. I just wish that Mulder and Scully's relationship would continue to evolve, and it's my feeling that sometimes their own guilt and regrets get in the way. Thank you for continuing to make these videos.

[@snakey973]

Thanks a ton 😊 I kinda went over board with my description but sometimes during weeks spent working on something I get caught in certain whirlpools of thought about this awful show 😉 it's true that XF ruins lives!

[@funeralgiggle3771]

snakey973 I don't think you went overboard at all! I actually really enjoy your analysis because it's doesn't skim the surface. You are the only person I think has a superb understanding of the show, and that's why your videos are really enjoyable. They aren't just a collage of snips of the show; your videos have a backbone, a storyline. Can't wait to see your next video! :)

[@snakey973]

+Funeral Giggle I'm framing your comment, just so u know...😆 seriously, I work hard for that storyline and trying to put in the layers and it means everything that people appreciate that style or I think I'd just quit cuz I'd literally have nothing to say, a thousand hugs of gratitude ;))

[@Supsi85]

Ugh this is incredible.

[@snakey973]

Thankyou 💚

[@tiffanydevol]

OMG my heart.... my HEART cannot take it!

[@snakey973]

But I love you....😉 thanks my dear!

[@MsMouseSouris]

OMG, I've always loved all of your videos and thought they were absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, witty and smart, but this time you've outdone even yourself... This video is not only absolutely fitting to their story and how I personally feel about where they're at in their relationship {btw, thank you for the very accurate description - I love those, bc you always take the words right out of my mind}, but it's so beautiful visually - the b/w with red underlines the intensity of their feelings, the way they are scattered and sharp like pieces of glass, the paralels of guilt and shame and forgiveness... and yes, the last line just totally breaks my heart... Also, my favourite part is 1:40, it hits very close to home right now /literally/ and it's the image of the two of them separated by circumstances/fate/ill choices, yet always connected in their hearts... "Just like life"... I really really hope that they won't ruin it... is all I'm gonna say. And thank you for bringing William back. He needs to come back.

[@snakey973]

p.s. WILLIAM! They need to fix that mess at long last!

[@skylarcatkitty]

This song fits them too well. Beautiful video.

[@aidandoherty4459]

Best video I've ever seen

[@snakey973]

💗💕😙 you little troll

[@miriam3000]

Why do you do this to me? OMG the feels! But seriously: What a great video

[@Caddiiilie]

OMG! This is so BEAUTIFUL 😥❤❤❤

[@tamalou86]

OMG !!! it's wonderful !! And I totally agree with you, you gave me so much emotions with this vid , can I say ON MORE TIME How much I LOVE your stunning coloring !! seriously this is truly amazing! the scenes the voice overs just fits so well and perfectly with your narration , phenomenal work with this and I can't stop thinking what your fantastic vidding mixed with an Adele song could do to my sanity ,now I just can't wait for the revival so you could vid us the full album with it !! XD !!!

[@snakey973]

girl! I was so excited for you to see this- I remember long long ago when u first started vidding, you contacted me and asked me to do a William centered vid for you and it was how I got to know you- fking YEARS ago now!! I am thrilled you like it. I am definately going to vid with Adele so don't worry...I decided to wait for revival clips though so it'd be more powerful. 💓 you!

[@snakey973]

Your 'hello' vid is soooo beautifully done!

[@tamalou86]

+snakey973 ohh god , you got it , you made me cry , it really was years ago wasn't , and I must say one more time how much happy you make me , with your awesome artistic work , with our crazy over the top long conversations about fictional characters , with the fact that you're always there for me and for been so cheerful with new vidders , giving advices , answering comments when others would have just ignore this signs of affection and admiration , now I have to stop writing cause the tears in my eyes are blurring my vision 😭😭😭 so just Thank you and BIG ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ to you :)

[@tamalou86]

+snakey973 thanks again for that , can't wait to have new clips material to vid with and something tells me January gonna be a hell of a month ;)))))

[@snakey973]

+tamalou86 I wrote a reply here but it seems to have vanished?? huh. anyway, you're SO awesome and the best thing about vidding this show has been meeting such great people! I cherish all our discussions over the years and can't wait to have more! x💗

[@shannai8]

Omg I love to so much I love the way you put it together I love everything I love you 😋 omg I'm so happy tight now I just love it keep at it your real good :3

[@snakey973]

Thankyou so much 😊✌

[@ArcticWhovian]

I forgot to Comment I believe..........So....Hi....I love your Video!!! As I love your other videos!!! Absolutely amazing!! THANK YOU!!

[@7antonela]

Amazing video. mad editing skills.

[@snakey973]

Thankyou 😊

[@xFran16x]

Love this video!! It's amazing!! ❤️❤️

[@snakey973]

Thanks much ;)

[@xfiles_fr_fan9260]

Love it !!! good job

[@snakey973]

Thankyou ☺

[@LuvLucy7]

WOW!!! LOVED IT!

[@snakey973]

Thankyou xD

[@stell5192]

lemme just cry

[@carrieadamsemt88]

can you make a vid about mulder "jumping into" things and scully having his back/saving him? or one showing Scully as a medical doctor? please and thanks!! :) :)

[@aylacarey5479]

P.S. - I've commented on other videos under my other account - Ayla Adams (my maiden name).

[@aylacarey5479]

This is so beautiful. I have no words.

[@snakey973]

Thankyou 😊 you are not the first to ask for that one...I've resisted it bc there are many XF vids to it already and I don't think I can bring anything fresh to it, I don't t know

[@aylacarey5479]

+snakey973 No disrespect to any other XF vidders, but you are da best. You most definitely could - and would - bring something fresh and amazing to an MSR vid with that song! I'm always amazed at the lovely things you do with your videos.

[@missyriver796]

Fantastic and beautiful

[@snakey973]

Thanks much 😊

[@cathetinesheahan2464]

River Cullen

[@missyriver796]

Cathetine Sheahan yes

[@SaltyCrystal]

Oh my word this is beautiful. Where do you get your clips if you don’t mind sharing that info? 😏

[@snakey973]

Thanks 🙂 I was always trying to do something alittle different with each of my vids if I could;) I bought the blue ray set and ripped all the eps to digital format myself- it took eons to accomplish because there are so many episodes lol

[@SaltyCrystal]

snakey973 I figured that’s what happened. I wanna do the same. I’m making a video right now, so maybe I can shoot ya the link when it’s done? Damn I miss these two so hard.

[@snakey973]

@@SaltyCrystal I would love to see it, please do! 😍

[@EGlVM]

so effing good

[@snakey973]

:) ♡

[@elle02220]

my God... so beautiful yet heartbreaking... tysm who were the artist who sang this song..

[@snakey973]

Thankyou, I'm stuck on these ideas right now and hope we finally get some resolution! . The song is 'for blue skies' by strays don't sleep

[@elle02220]

got it.. ty😃😄😄

[@elle02220]

+snakey973 im glad u use this song instead of the hello by adele, altho i love the song hello & adele this song for blue skies, for me is more beautiful, heartwrenching in its simplicity..i love Mulder & scully.. & the xfiles is the best tv series of all time bc of thse 2 awesome characters.. ty again

[@snakey973]

+rae noelle I am incredibly glad you told me this! I was really thinking everyone would be like 'boo, hiss!' about the song switch but this worked so much better with the tone I wanted (even though I love Adele too!) ♡

[@elle02220]

+snakey973 yes, you're edit is wonderful.. ive rewatched this a lot already & i noticed how the lyrics mimics the action & words spoken by mulder & scully...ty, you put lots of thoughts in making this beautiful fanvid

[@theDXT]

great job!!

[@snakey973]

Thankyou much ;))

[@njestanka9369]

Ou, excellent!

[@EnAmiSA]

Hey, great video and I'd like to thank You for what You wrote about William's lost. Do you have any blog or something? You write interesting things about M&S, and I think I'd like to read it :) Thanks again :D

[@melissaisdown]

what song is this?

[@HHForeman]

This is so heartbreaking and beautiful! I just adore this! Your vision with this piece is amazing...and edited so flawlessly as well! One of my favs!

[@snakey973]

Thankyou so much, really appreciate all your fantastic comments 😊💕