Ships in the Night ● Merlin & Morgana

"Ships in the Night" by Mat Kearney // Merlin
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(Psst, HD is your friend.)
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First off, just wanted to say a huge thank you to everybody for watching, commenting and liking this video. I read every single comment I receive and I'm incredibly grateful for each and every one of them -- thank you so much for all of your support, and I'm so incredibly thrilled that you all have enjoyed this so much! :) x
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Featuring Merlin and Morgana in a modern alternate universe, or Colin and Katie in A Film That Needs To Exist Already.
So, this isn't your ~typical fan video. What I wanted to do with this video was to create a "mock music video" -- i.e., let's pretend Colin and Katie are in a film together, and let's pretend this song is part of the official soundtrack, and let's come up with a music video that combines all of that into one. Fingers crossed I've managed to pull that off! ;)
I hope you guys like it, even though it's something a little different! And don't worry, I've got another modern AU that'll be much more what you might expect a modern AU video to be coming up in the next couple of weeks...
Comments are love as always, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Enjoy the video and thank you for watching! x
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Footage:
"Parked" (2010) directed by Darragh Byrne; "A Princess for Christmas" (2011) directed by Michael Damien; "Island" (2011) directed by Elizabeth Mitchell and Brek Taylor; "Freakdog" (2008) directed by Paddy Breathnach; "Doctor Who" (2008, Series 4, Episode 'Midnight') directed by Alice Troughton; "Merlin" (2009, Series 2, Episode 'The Last Dragonlord') directed by Jeremy Webb.
Footage of Mat is from a live acoustic performance by Billboard Magazine -- • Mat Kearney - "Ships I...
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Disclaimer: All footage and audio is property of their respective artists. I make no profit from this video; I'm just a fan. No copyright infringement intended.

[@thegreatstorieswastaken]

Why do I keep watching Merlin & Morgana edits?!?! They make me really happy and sad all at the same time.

[@knightnine8765]

It’s 2019 and it’s still the best mergana video I’ve ever seen

[@mariona713]

2020 and I'm still sobbing over this video, it truly is incredible

[@gcatherinev]

I have never been more grateful for "A Princess For Christmas". seriously. PERFECT EDITING. Now all they need to do is have some behind the scenes videos from their photoshoot AND put them in a movie together.

[@acciomerlin]

THIS IS WHAT OMG I just want both of them to act in a movie and be each other's romantic interest. THAT'S ALL

[@helgard916]

this is definitely one of the best modern merlin/morgana vids i've ever seen. it totally looks like a professional music video for a real movie. awesome job! :) now that merlin's over (sadly), colin and katie definitely need to do a movie together.

[@jimothy9988]

Funnily enough Mergana is pretty canon as Colin and Katie are an actual couple now.

[@Carinims]

that was sooo cute!!! usually i dont like mergana stuff, but that was just really adorable!!

[@ImmortalSparrow]

ugh... just.. wow... bloody perfection!

[@ChibiChan1985]

Big Thumbs up for you! I Love what you've done with the video, I'm so NOT a Modern AU shipper cause it often makes me feel like people playing with clips of the actors. But this is amazing! It really looks like a professional music video.

[@PhoenixInLove]

I agree, this really REALLY needs to become a movie with Colin and Katie. I just adore their chemistry = D

[@jenskii]

Heh, it's definitely a lot of hard work and lots of long hours but yeah it's worth it! AU stands for "Alternate Universe." :) Thank you for subscribing by the way! x

[@gcatherinev]

Jenny you killed me. SERIOUSLY. This video is perfect. I'm a mess now. THANK YOU.

[@MorganaLaFey37]

Great video. And it really did look like a music video for an actual movie they were in together. :)

[@jenskii]

Thank you so much! The first three are actually from "The Real Merlin and Arthur" which was a special featuring Colin and Bradley (you can find it on KZbin somewhere I think!) and the last shot is from Island. :) x

[@jenskii]

Thank you so much! This is a bit difficult to answer because this video was actually a lot shorter, and I'd posted it up on tumblr with no intention of having it go up on KZbin. A lot of people wanted it up here, though, so I redid it; but then I disappeared for a month and a half on holidays... then I got back and still wasn't happy with it so I started all over again! This whole process took three months; but in terms of just editing *this* version, I'd say it took me a little under a month.

[@acciomerlin]

THIS IS PERFECTION

[@jenskii]

Thank you so much! That clip is from the episode of Doctor Who that Colin was in, 'Midnight'. :) x

[@choralreif]

I'm so glad you put this on youtube. I saw it on tumblr and loved it. I think you changed it a bit too? I loved both versions; they each have a bit of a different flavor. More interaction between the two of them in this one I think. But both stunning, of course.

[@LOSTie1TREKie2]

I love this sooo much! It is wonderful! I made Merlin/ Morgana vid for the show with this song, but i the program was stuttering so I couldn't see how it would fully turn out, but none the less I am fairly happy with it. Great song! Great Video! Keep vidding, (And yes you did acomplish the music vid look!) :D

[@stacybones29]

AHHH. This is beautiful! Not that I expected less, you set a high bar, but seriously. All of your modern AU Merlin/Morgana stuff (heck, all your M/M stuff PERIOD) is splendiferous and it culminating in this piece of awesome...FEELINGS!

[@gaiasardina1025]

This video is perfect... It is very beautiful

[@Arashepseerah]

Katie looks like Keira Knightley, that's amazing! She's so beautiful!

[@Aeidailstar]

I LOVED it! Must have watched 10 times already!! Best Modern M/M out there...I loved the twisted smile/smirk exchange between them towards the end....wow! really awesome...

[@SoulEaterFan010]

I'm really a big Merthur fan... but after watching this video, I was so moved that I began to read a lot of M/M fanfictions... Believe me, it's truly amazing to make me read M/M !!!! But you did it ! It's really amazing ! :)

[@frostcorvid]

This video has made me start shipping this pairing... god damn it very well made fanvideos! But in all seriousness... this looks like a professional music video for a real movie. And this would be a beautiful movie. I want to write the script for this movie...

[@lookinatlucky212]

THat was so good!!!!!! You did an excellent job!!!

[@xOnceEAgainx]

You know this is perfect right? I seriously can't stop watching. Amazing, video, the music , the editing the using of Matt singing like this is a videoclip. I have to sub you after this perfection ;)

[@cupsofsoup1653]

WHAAAAAAAT. HOW IS SOMETHING THIS GODLY EVEN POSSIBLE!?! I saw it in my sub box and I had a mini heart attack because your modern manips are breathtaking and then you made a freaking VIDEO about them with one of my favourite songs! And THIS omg THIS is stunningly amazingly fantastic! They NEED to be in a movie togehter - they're so pretty *o* I cannot WAIT for your next onne!! xx

[@xenoframe]

it's the best and the most believeable Merlin/Morgana modern vid i've ever seen!! awesome, bravo!

[@veryval]

More than a Merlin/Morgana vid this is like the perfect Colin/Katie vid! WOW! Jenny this is absolutely gorgeous! You can tell the hard work you've put in with all the different clips! Gah! Faved!

[@poisonedfantasy6388]

3 years ago this video was the first Mergana video I had ever seen! My sister showed it to me and I fell in love!! Ever since, your video has been my inspiration!! I miss Merlin sooo much!! It will always break my heart!! Love this so much! 💔💔😭😭

[@kucciola4ever]

This is flawless!:)I Love the song,the idea, Katie and Colin

[@Kelicus]

This is very heartwarming, Jen. Incredible work as always

[@AGRealm]

I love this video. The song choice was perfect! Your idea of colin/katie.... WOW!!!!!! It was AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@ClaudiaAbbySmith]

you know, I've found it few months ago and it's still the best video I've ever seen.

[@boxinacrowd]

this is seriously amazing. i'm honestly blown away by how much i love this, can't stop watching! really, really well done.

[@TAnnNg]

I am SO in love with this vid from your editing to the concept! aesthetically it looked absolutely gorgeous! ive been wanting to see something like this for quite some time already so thank you!! gosh imagine those two in an actual movie together...i'd die... LOVED IT!

[@goclo]

Brilliance! You took an already brilliant and fantastic video and somehow made it longer and better! Great song and clip choice as well as subject choice (obviously). You pulled off the "mock music video" perfectly! Your talent for all things MM/CK astounds me! Amazing job!

[@Londonlady159]

All I can say is WOW!!! Amazing!!! ;)

[@lulumoon156]

WOW!!! This is stunning!!! Seriously you're an amazing editor!!!!

[@maximumriderocks2200]

THE FEELS IM JUST EXPLODING ASDFGHJ I WILL GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIIIPPP!

[@NightmareCCL]

I'm a little obsessed with this video! I've watched it so many times now :D Wonderful job!

[@Deziina]

this is probably the most amazing video i've ever seen....ever!

[@rankandfile4016]

Seriously missing Colin and Katie❤

[@clodedxy]

is beautiful!!!!

[@FireflyFanatic3]

This video is so incredible, and I'm sure I've commented before, but I'll say it again - you really succeeded with your intentions for the video - it really does look like there was a movie about Merlin and Morgana, and this is the music video for the main theme. You made me completely fall in love with this song, and you've inspired me so much! I've been planning a modern!AU for Merlin and Morgana for /years/ but ever since I first saw this video, my imagination really kicked off, and I've played on a lot of the concepts/ideas sparked by the clips you put together. So thank you, because this is just amazing, and you've really done modern!mergana justice! ;)

[@Rachy2049]

Wow, that was really really great!

[@jenskii]

Yep x

[@adamfurqan9811]

Hello 2021 !!! Still big fan of mergana and yeah still hoping there will be a drama or movie make them as hero and heroin !!!

[@jenskii]

Thank you so much! That clip is from 'Parked'. x

[@karolinablackraven]

aawwe so beautiful yes yes I'm obsessed with them.

[@Madumosele]

Why their relationship has to be so sad?? ;-; I'M GOING DOWN WITH THIS SHIP!!

[@chihirorocks]

I love this lovely video, and I commend you on getting the lighting in the scenes with them together right almost all the time. Not many take the time to do that and I think it makes the whole thing really polished and awesome-er. I

[@AriaApril]

Officially my new favorite MM Vid!! Great job the timing was perfect!! :P

[@praisethefkingbees_lcm]

i think this beats any traditional video of mergana any day it looks and is awesome, how long did it take you?!

[@lizsmith1018]

You have accomplished your goal! Now it just needs to happen

[@lucianmerganafreak]

I love this song. It is perfect for them.

[@praisethefkingbees_lcm]

wow u sure sound like u never rest but i can tell u it was totally worth it this is just amazing! puts my videos to deep shame! (but i don't mind :) ) just to let u know i subbed too coz i want more and what does AU stand for? :S im a bit new to all this...

[@FireflyFanatic3]

This is absolutely amazing! Really, it's just incredible! You made it look like a real music video of a song made for a film (like Christina Perri's 'A Thousand Years' for example)... it's just amazing!

[@poupoufinou]

jenny, i lost the ability to can!!! oh my good god, how even??? i'm speechless!! c:

[@josephasikhiahannah1]

God this is amazing

[@saraebeth9891]

wow, this is amazing!!! your editing is just fabulous...I love this pairing so much too. =]

[@TheEliseylou]

I FREAKING LOVE YOU VIDEOS! MERGANA RULES!!!! XD

[@seekinglegendaryfilm]

This is amazing I'm speechless

[@2ndKidd]

GAH! modernized mergana!! awesome!

[@alicecamilli8487]

Gold!!! Sic heads lager and i stilo love this " with all my heart"

[@Lsdivoiletgreen]

How beautiful & unique!!

[@LoVeMeRliN2011]

Oh!!! Amazing work you've done there mate!

[@AcrossTheStars89]

Wow this was so perfect! Amazing job!

[@sunrayravine]

Love it. Brilliant manips - you did a great job on the colouring.

[@rosiebutcher548]

I love this video of merlin and Morgana

[@anchy4everLovesNikki]

left me speechless

[@BeckyDG]

:O This is amazing.. oh my GOD!!! bloody fantastic job! xD xx

[@puzzledskies]

Amaziiiiiiiiiing, the video is absolute amazing :D I'll be watching it on repeat :D

[@Maddie-zv3gv77]

WoW! very cool.

[@kellywells11]

I love it. :) Mat Kearney's an awesome singer and I love A Princess For Christmas. :) Great video, especially as I'm not really a Mergana fangirl but this was really cute. :)

[@Antisocietyrules91]

This is stunning and beautiful

[@PhoenixInLove]

Holy crap, great job! = D

[@713Always394]

Oh my Merlin, I love, I love, I love. :D Somebody has got to write a fanfic of this... or they already have. Where is it!? Someone find it! :P You are seriously fantastic, keep it up!

[@kissmrule]

i so love this video it so cool and sweet

[@xenchantedqueen]

WOW WOW WOW!!! this is such perfection i love it

[@prof.silviazama5986]

I think this boy is cute, but he doesn't suit Kate. He gives an impression of fragility is very cute, but she is powerful, imperious, owner of his life. She's everything. my eternal enigma

[@VanDnaNikJoeKvnMiley]

AMAZING :)

[@LOSTie1TREKie2]

Wonderful! :) *Cheers!* I love this song too!

[@jenskii]

Thank you! I use Final Cut Pro.

[@MissCinemaObsessive]

LOVE LOVE this video!!

[@sizdimitri]

BUT THAT'S FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. I love it. ♥

[@TheCandyprincess22]

Absolutly LOOOOOOOOVE THIS VIDEO Especially MERLIN A.K.A COLIN !!!!!!! LOLZ :)

[@leadingwarwriter135]

Ughh I need this!!! ❤️❤️

[@schoolboy2017]

am a big fan of merlin i love to watch that show

[@8SapphireSkye]

Oh My Gosh this was amazing

[@BlackRemedium]

Awsome ! Awsome ! Awsome ! Really good job ! Thank you :)

[@RedheadedRapunzel]

This was adorable :D

[@ikagifuura5231]

i love it, i love it, awesome!

[@agentcoralie]

love this video!!!

[@oopsgingermoment]

OTP FEELS *sob*

[@snowcherryleopard]

That was really good

[@JC.Realm7]

Where are these scenes coming from? Is this a show or something?

[@merlinisawesomeful]

This was beautiful! I don't know how anyone could have disliked this. What's the movie with Colin Morgan when he's wearing that hat. I really want to watch it but I don't know the name.

[@ViolettsChief]

brilliant!

[@ikagifuura5231]

great, i wish them can work together again in a new project, of course, i hope they can work as a couple, haha.