☆ Longtail PMV - Mt. Washington

Blood/Gore Warning
Sorry about the eye strain at the end! In hindsight I shouldn't have made it so extreme.
Anyway here's a picture music video about one of my other faves, Longtail. Tried a few different things here!!
Anyway obligatory explanation for the video in case it's hard to follow: Basically details Longtail's experience when Tigerclaw gets exiled, his apprentice Swiftpaw gets killed, Darkstripe gets exiled, etc. The events of the first series, basically.
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SONG: Mt. Washington - Local Natives
PROGRAMS USED: Photoshop CC & Vegas Movie Studio
Significant cats here in order of appearance, other than Longtail:
Tigerclaw
Swiftpaw
Fireheart
Graystripe
Darkstripe
Warriors © Erin Hunter
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Thanks for watching! ♥

[@sicilybanks3010]

Longtail honestly lost so much. His friends, his apprentice, his sight. That's why he's one of my favorite characters.

[@hh-px6hd]

i dont have a life Yeah

[@lbryant143]

Poor swift paw

[@gabiirt1264]

almost 200 like goo jub uwu

[@emhenricks4729]

Gacha Liyah Swiftpaw was also Longtail’s half brother which just makes it even more sad 😭

[@Swindles.Subspace]

Sicily Banks yeah

[@bloodyclawfurrywolfie3308]

I feel like out of all the warrior cats longtail has had a really tough life, he lost his friends,his apprentice, got blinded by a rabbit,and then got smashed by a tree

[@silentmaggot3696]

@@flowerpoots thats not making it any better

[@chaelarkcreates7253]

he got blinded by a rabbit and crushed by a tree while getting a mouse.

[@McMerlin11]

Yeah, and I feel like people barely talk about it. *side note, this is kind of random, but I told a friend that didn’t know what Warriors what happened to Longtail and she was like “I feel like those books would be so boring. Aren’t the cats just going to war with dogs for every book?” I wanted to slap her 😂

[@lilyminer9164]

Bloodyclaw Furrywolfie I agree, he has one rough life. Not the worst life but pretty bad

[@sunpuppy4149]

and then he had to watch his best friend die in front of him.

[@Saintfan12]

Longtail would've been a great deputy if he wasn't blinded.

[@xiao3633]

Mya-is-s h o o k longstar lol

[@lordofthegreenpeas199]

Long kit,long paw,long tail,L. O. N. G. S. T. A. R.

[@wave9079]

*quietly chants* LongStar..... LongStar..........

[@spiritofafeather8486]

Firestar wouldn’t have given him the chance, which is sad

[@lol42069.]

@@spiritofafeather8486 why not? he trusted him. in firestar's quest he says that longtail is one of the most loyal warriors

[@justjoomoo406]

The part where Tigerstar, Darkstripe, and Swiftpaw visit him while he's sleeping always get me😭😭😭😭

[@aloneforaday4302]

Same 😿

[@shine-yt9py]

Jamiejaguar games i too

[@Rosy224]

IKR D:

[@tomsesful]

and this smile on swiftpaw's face

[@cokonutwolf4396]

Imagine this was Longtail's voice He would be my favorite It will fit him so much I used to hate him Now im like "WHY DID I HATE HIM?!"

[@3daniku]

he is my fav character,my idol and my senpai hey im a longtail fangirl xD

[@waltyamart]

he's my senpai as well i always call him longtail-senpai lol

[@vince_ahaha]

DUDE, I CAN'T AGREE MORE

[@aeroxoxo]

I used to hate him too, now I friggen love the dude.

[@i.j.dragonfly3123]

Those are the best types of characters. The kind that you hate at first, but then they grow so much you can't help but admire them by the time all's said and done.

[@jossislookingjuicy1794]

I also think that longtail could've made a good deputy after graystripe disappeared. I just think he is very loyal and could've proven himself better idk -3- just putting the idea out there.

[@kandysongbird]

Longtail is probably one of the most loyal cats in the book

[@jossislookingjuicy1794]

yeah he stuck in the clans when the dogs were loose unlike darkstripe

[@sailorr]

+VanaKitty problem is, firestar isn't a big fan of longtail, and it seems like firestar's a bit biased about who he'd make his deputy. in other words, firestar would never even dream of making longtail deputy. (plus longtail is blind so it'd be hard to be deputy unless he never went outside camp.) i do think that longtail would make an awesome deputy, though! c:

[@jossislookingjuicy1794]

You are right that Firestar didn't like Longtail very much but I wished Longtail could've had proved himself loyal, other than just saying that he was. (I think he did in Firestar's Quest)

[@derplord3296]

The only odd thing would be his name... Longstar.

[@ouchmytoe917]

The 5 dislikes are from Tigerstar and Darkstripe's accounts because Longtail didn't go with them.

[@LOCKEDExIT]

15 now. How many accounts do those two have? o-o

[@aloneforaday4302]

There are 24 Dark forest and literally the whole of shadowclan are disliking it now

[@timeblitz55]

Cantering Cat, and now there are 40. How does that make you feel?

[@creek1161]

The 50 dislikes are from those haters.. 0 - 0

[@bannanabubble7287]

Back off Tigerstar and Darkstripe! Leave Longtail alone!!!! Stop dislikeing with your 50 cats! XD

[@rosered8838]

This brings up so many emotions I didn't even know a 3-minute fan video could. Longtail is one of my favorite cats because he disliked Firepaw when he first and it's so . . . interesting(?) to see his enemy becoming the shining star of the Clan and how he doesn't become bitter about it but instead turns into a better cat in the end. AND THEN THE FRICKIN ERINS HAD TO SMACK HIM IN THE EYES WITH A RABBIT BECAUSE THE CLAN WAS HUNGRY AND THEN SMASH HIM WITH A TREE BECAUSE MOUSEFUR WAS!!

[@berrynose642]

you made me bring something up OK first briar light almost got bitten by a adder then she was almost killed by the tree ERINS DO WANT HER TO DIE OR NOT OR DO YOU THINK SHE IS MORE interesting

[@msagzjr.4641]

LeafPool X CrowFeather BriarLight:The Cause of Many Many Deaths

[@lpsfluffstuff3444]

Rafiki Dog Yes I mean, I did find his death a little stupid but he did it so that mousefur wouldn't die so it was really selfless. I actually love Longtail because he turned from this annoying secondary character always siding with the villain to a nice selfless cat who always put the clan before anything

[@astrid6713]

Explain this because..? What did I have to do with Longtail's death?

[@wolfinsilver208]

And don't forget the short story in Code of The Clans (I think) Where Darkstripe persuaded poor Longtail to eat a piece of prey instead of taking it back to the clan and causing an elder(?) to die.

[@JuniperJunoVargas]

nothing in my life will ever amount to the good days i had jamming to this playing animal jam

[@charles_capet321]

The last part always get me, it's like looking at the screen in Longtail's perspective

[@bedheadyy]

pov: its been years since you watched this video, it's 2020 and you finally found it again and start crying :")

[@treats207]

that's exactly what I'm doing right now

[@Finchwing]

ohhh my goodness this is so gorgeous ;__; your style and the colours and hnngngg my gosh I love this so much

[@forestheartarts59]

OMG YOU TOOK THE WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH SOOOOO TRUE....... ^~^

[@Tisisweee]

+Finchwing hi chloe

[@grievers2762]

+Finchwing I love your work Finchwing!!!

[@natsukisugiyama9355]

it was so beautiful it hurt my eyes!

[@hobocat_7]

Longtail is always gonna be my favorite character. seriously he goes through so much and loses everything that was dear to him, but as soon as he saw Fireheart as an equal, he NEVER gave up that loyalty. I love Longtail so much.

[@piscesjones]

Honestly this is truly beautiful and captures Longtail's emotions beautifully and my favorite part has to be when he's sleeping and all three visit him. You can interpret that scene so many different ways. Maybe he views Swiftpaw's demise as yet another form of nightmare fuel or his nightmare is that he let his apprentice down. Or it could be Swiftpaw chasing away the bad thoughts of his mentor's dreams. Possibly Swiftpaw's death is something Longtail views along with his association with Tigerstar and Darkstripe as something that proves he's truly a horrible cat. It just can go so many ways

[@therealromangladiator3509]

fUCKIN LIFE IS STRANGE IS FUCKING ME UP

[@Cherivinca]

The Real Roman Gladiator this comment hahaha 10/10 B)

[@therealromangladiator3509]

+Xishka revisting this song after two months because obviously i want more pain after episode 5, haha

[@Cherivinca]

+The Real Roman Gladiator tHE ENDING WAS PAIN!!! I AM SO SAD

[@jojo-wx8kw]

Me too. It was such an awsome game.

[@angelpawsart3219]

+The Real Roman Gladiator Language, bro I:U

[@QuietRage]

Where have I heard this song before... wait, LIFE IS STRANGE?! AHMYGORDNASAJSHSNSMAMMS Seriously though, this is BEAUTIFUL. It's nice to see a hand painted style PMV for once, and for Longtail, no less! Everyone keeps talking about how awesome he is, but he still doesn't get the fan animation treatment he deserves.

[@fernleafie]

+Jeice Red I feel like i heard it too somewhere.... oh well but your right about longtail not getting fan animation this is the first 1 i've seen about longtail!!

[@Rosy224]

Life is Strange 10\10

[@MapleSpyder]

shfdjfjksk thIS IS BEAUTIFUL ;o; Longtail is my favourite son, thank you for making this omfg

[@cafeteriacat869]

Hi.

[@grievers2762]

+MapleSpyder hi, *waves*

[@Velvetzienz]

+the stalker from down the street oh my god XD

[@grievers2762]

hmm???

[@justjoomoo406]

Long tails my favourite character too😭😭😭

[@amberthebeecat566]

this reminds me of an animation i saw where longtail as an elder, told jaykit what it was like to see, and how much he missed being able to

[@doukzu]

This looks amazing. It has a water color feel to the coloring, which only makes it more mystic. You're style is truly beautiful :3

[@zachariealdrich5501]

it really is

[@erink544]

Oh my gosh I love the texture. It looks like an oil painting on canvas......beautiful

[@anniegoosie]

This was incredibly insightful to Longtail's viewpoint! And I definitely think the eye strain in the end was a perfect realistic touch to his last images when he could see. The style and panning to the music definitely makes this one of the loveliest Longtail PMVs I've seen in a very long time!

[@biggort3851]

Coming back to reminisce and this is still as great as ever. Warriors has been such a big part of my life and this was one of the most memorable videos to me. Thank you for making this, you introduced me to this song and made me a very happy kid when times were rough ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nobody-uk3lz]

He lost so much, but he still walked out of it with a slight smile on his face. He died getting a mouse for his friend. He truly knows what patience means.

[@Shenkkazoo]

The backgrounds are just drop-dead gorgeous, I love your painterly style

[@movedbye6174]

+Shenkkazoo hi :3

[@JennaDrawing]

You're so talented! This looks like it took loads of time and effort - you did an amazing job! c:

[@think-of-england]

I love the watercolour aspect in this. A lot of warriors maps have choppy digital drawing but this PMV is smooth and connected and has a well picked song 10/10

[@Chrysoart]

This isn't a map

[@PitifulPrince]

It's sad that there's not more Longtail PMVs out there. He's a really underrated character and he deserves more love. This was amazing and made me love my favorite cat even more

[@ellap7461]

ramenkins He deserves all the love in the world

[@happycat872]

longtail is the definition of someone who does things because of peer presure

[@shemiit8070]

*grabs you by the shirt* TELL ME YOUR BACKGROUND SECRETS

[@dragonflythemudwing3906]

If I’m being honest, a more interesting death for Longy here would be a death from Tigerstar, as payback for not going with him to exile. And I freakin’ love Longtail and your artstyle!!!!

[@emileyketchum4700]

Oh my goodness- this blew my breath away. That flickering sunset, Swiftpaw and Longtails bond, and him enjoying the beautiful forest scenery. I fell in love with Longtails design. He lost Swiftpaw, Darkstripe, Tigerstar... that’s already to much! Your animating skills are over the charts of professional! Your gold! Beautiful. I loved it. Very awesome job.

[@jclay251]

gosh,, this is absolutely gorgeous!! the color schemes, the song--it all makes this perfectly sad combination and i love it. your pmvs are the best tbh

[@CallipeplaCalifornica]

w O W ALL THE CHILLS HAVE BEEN HAD. Your art is beautiful, intense, and emotional, everything just comes together so beautifully. ;v; Fantastic work!

[@taylorjohns5396]

This is so beautiful and captures longtails story so well. I'm in tears

[@jayished9270]

effects and tweening is why i like pmvs

[@allietabby6569]

this is so detailed and beautiful. It really made me appreciate what Longtail went through, especially when he lost swiftpaw, and at the end when he was asleep and the cats he was close with disappeared. It made me emotional.

[@topmalk]

“I dont have to see you right now” Rabbit: dang right

[@bridgetmcalister7907]

I love Longtail. In the Beginning, He was super bitter with actually everyone. until at about Moonrise when he starts changing due to the sight. and i almost cried when he died in Omen of the Stars.

[@awkyhawky4871]

Longtails character development makes me tear up. I love his arc so much. He derserves a super edition of his own.

[@picklejuice6841]

holy FU- this is too beautiful to explain the background just makes me the expressions THE POOR LONGTAIL ERINS WHY DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE EVERY CAT'S LIFE SUCK?!

[@alexangel7111]

This is legitimately the prettiest fucking art style oh my god. I love this art so much. I would never be caught dead commenting on a warrior cats fanvideo because I have a bad boy image to uphold I am a high schooler I am a Cool Kid I swear but ohmygod this is so pretty jesus christ this art is AMAZING 10/10

[@squishies4life123]

Your style and backgrounds and editing and song choice!! I'm dying, this is amazing! A lot of people prefer amv's more, but with a quality pmv like thisssss Beautiful ;w;

[@ShadowedKing]

gOD BLESS AMERICA THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ;W; YOUR STYLE,THE SHADING,THE TIMING,THE EVERYTHING OH MY GOD

[@totorotree4747]

I frikign died when Swiftpaw's spirit showed up behind him hhgg

[@lpsfluffstuff3444]

OMG YOU ARE SO TALENTED!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! WHO GAVE IT 40 DISLIKES?!

[@user-tq6vf2nu3m]

My headcanon: If the Fire Will Save the Clan prophecy wasn't delivered, Longtail would've become deputy

[@user-tq6vf2nu3m]

And if he wasn't blinded viudfvuifevuibeuifvbiafvbefuibia

[@zomblee_1146]

I used to dislike longtail, but he only acted this way to get tigerstar’S friendship. When it didn’t work he turned into a great warrior and now after he lost his friends and his amazing apprentice,swiftpaw,but despite all of that he tries his best, gets blinded by a rabbit and then dies from a falling tree. This is why he is one of my favorite cats, maybe my second behind Cinderpelt. (Edit: I also have to say this was such a great video! It really showed the real side of Longtail. )

[@dougfoster7568]

This is so amazing ;_; Your coloring, lighting, shading, and style are all so perfect! And I love the way you formed the song lyrics to fit Longtail's character! I ALREADY loved this song so much! Hnghhh gotta thank Jebus for gifting me with the power to take in the master piece that is your art (not really but still!)

[@Katarita13]

I would absolutely loved to see this remade one day, its one of my favorite PMVs and I think going back and revisiting it with your newer concepts and ideas would look absolutely stunning. I revisit it often to just think while I work haha. Lovely work, and this is one of the few videos that inspired me to continue following art as a career when I was younger :).

[@Cherivinca]

It's funny that you say this! I was just telling my friends that if I ever remade a PMV, it would be this one, haha. It's still my favorite and there's things I would change in retrospect but I still love the atmosphere - thanks for your comment, I'm touched that it inspired you ;u;

[@IcestormTundra]

I like this character a lot, he was always one of my faves. He had probably one of the strongest arches for a background character from any teen novel i know; learning to live with and respect a rival for the good of everybody around you, despite personal griefs. A great pmv for a very interesting character =)

[@meg6744]

The art here is intensely beautiful, it has a real meaning. I really appreciate what you've done here.

[@Parker-rq9fw]

I've watched this so many times and absolutely LOVE it. Not only is Mt. Washington my favorite song, but Longtail is easily one of my favorite characters from the Warriors series. The blurring at the end was my favorite. You mentioned that it was a strain and it shouldn't have been so extreme, but I like it that way! I'm not sure if this is what you were going for, but the blurring at the end felt a lot like Longtail going blind. Thank you so much for your incredible art! :)

[@RedRaven64]

I love how at the end it looks like longtail’s pov as he’s loosing sight

[@imscaredofchairs6806]

Longtail is character development at its finest.

[@LegendOfMoonDragons]

I feel like I'm walking through a painting. This is so beautiful!

[@toasteroven7968]

I can't tell you how much the colors in this art truly amaze me!

[@toasteroven7968]

+Toaster Oven Also the end part I think was good that it's a bit straining. It helps give it more emotion.

[@georgie2142]

Another pmv of a cat I love! Great work, it's wonderful! Also, your handwriting is really good x3

[@novaofthewolfkingdom4222]

Ahhhh I just love the style and the personality in it. It was truly gorgeous the way all the colors blended together !😸🐱🐱🐱

[@Voxaints]

The end really got me. I can almost feel how Longtail's sight was fading out until he became blind.

[@Howlinmoon]

*Cries* THIS IS SO GOOD! I love your style and choice of painting your characters in each PMV and your choice of songs, and also your detail to story and making the viewer feel for the character! Amazing work!

[@lorenzofeliziani8857]

There's the chorus of a song that makes me think about longtail's relationship with tigerclaw and darkstripe, It's called "Remember When" by Bad Wolves.

[@channelinactive.seewormsqu3201]

Longtail is strange... (GETIT)

[@derplord3296]

x3 yes

[@null5898]

lol

[@naomificagna2688]

Because life is... pain

[@kevinasss8429]

Nice one

[@sarahnadzan]

Your PMVs really make me see a new side of the characters that I didn't pick up in the books. ;v; Great job!

[@severus4421]

Ahh this art is wonderful, absolutely tasteful! The song choice is perfect for Longtail, as well! It all turned out so well, I love it!!

[@silverwolfspots_6589]

So nice! I love your art and the way you put the video together is really nice! Keep up the good work :)

[@vince_ahaha]

God I’m not even gonna lie I’ve never hated longtail, even since the beginning of the books He was a good character, and I miss him

[@icecat1410]

I never really had any thoughts on Longtail until I watched this... now I wish I took the time to study his character and really understand him.

[@vince_ahaha]

IceCatQueen I don’t remember if it said anything in the books but really imagine being him in this situation, and all of what happened. That sucks man, poor longtail

[@icecat1410]

@@vince_ahaha All of the background characters have pretty bad lives, when you think of it...

[@vince_ahaha]

IceCatQueen yeah, I wish some would get more attention in the books for everything that’s happened to them

[@icecat1410]

@@vince_ahaha Yeah. Maybe a super edition or a novella about a background character would help. It would really make the world seem more alive... for a series about cats, that is.

[@aluviper293]

your art is SO BEAUTIFUL. also, I knew about this song before I heard it in life is strange and im proudd

[@MacnCris]

I love your style so much and I enjoy watching your pmvs a lot! Good job and thank you for using your time on this!!!

[@carolineparker6660]

Omfg, this is life. A Longtail PMV, with Local Natives music... man what could be better than this? NOTHING OML GREAT JOB!!

[@brookecravescookies883]

I feel like LongTail needs more love. I mean, after seeing TigerStar become evil must have crushed LongTail way more then it did BlueStar because LongTail was actually friends with him. And then after the incident with the rabbit was so sad. I always felt guilty when there would always be huge battles that LongTail couldn’t be apart of. I mean, ATLEAST MAKE HIM A MEDICINE CAT! if jayfeather could be med then why can’t he! I just always felt really bad for LongTail and he DEFIANTLY deserves more love

[@hannanaut]

this is.. no.. stop.. the feels. amazing.

[@nightingalewolfie577]

This pmv was so well made its still one of my favorites ive watched it over and over XD

[@phobosklaskii6237]

2:08 Swiftpaw is so cuuute!!!!

[@clawziin1824]

I love this I like how it's a character not many people do videos on

[@isabelscott5104]

your work is amazing, your style, and the music you use, just amazing!

[@panther6958]

That end was pretty trippy, almost like I was seeing blurry myself! Amazing!

[@beeshark222]

The end looks kind of like when you’re crying and the tears distort your vision

[@moonofflowers8446]

what kind of name is longtail? what was his name as a kit? longkit? longpaw? ... ... did his mother hate him? (btw great map)

[@ajchap27]

+xxMilyexx This is Erin Hunter we're talking about. When do the names ever make sense?!?!

[@mango2673]

+xxMilyexx That's not a bad name it seems alright to me

[@moonofflowers8446]

ħɣɸɚɾʂøɳɪçʂɚɑ̃ɭ it's just a joke XD

[@moraylee1985]

+xxMilyexx Honestly, I think Tallstar had a worse name than Longtail. I mean, Tallkit and Tallpaw. XD He was named for his tail length yet, Talltail doesn't really work with that. Though I actually liked Talltail.

[@moonofflowers8446]

+Alpha Kindynos Haha, long is weirder for me though

[@Pinetreedan]

oh wow.. i absolutely adore this! the art work is beautiful and the compliments the song. Not to mention this is about my favorite character Longtail! keep up the stunning work!!

[@sailorr]

I LOVE THESE!! aagh please make more!! your pmvs are sO good

[@sailorr]

coming in to say this is still true, 6 years later >:DD !!! this is still one of my favorite warriors PMVs!!

[@snuppa246]

OMG ! I can´t get enough of your art style

[@DragonFlame1212]

the colors in this PMV are absolutely amazing, every single shot and piece of artwork looks beautiful!! aaa this is so great ;;

[@user-xq3oc4kj2g]

i cant get over the fact that before longtail became a warrior he would have been could longpaw and longkit XD

[@emmu8423]

Longtail needs more love. Thanks for this.

[@hellfire67]

i love your style & art!! your pmvs are amazing

[@IloveRen1]

I love how the colors in your style look like an oil painting! It's beautiful!

[@antioreo4689]

This is amazing.it showed Longtail's Basically whole life.I was horrified when Swiftpaw died, i felt the same way as him at that point. I was sad so much when he died, you opened up a new path for long tail haters and stuff. thank you.

[@ladyhelio26]

Amazing job! I love your art style. I'm crying right now, this was so beautiful and sweet!! *smiles through tears* Thank you for making this, it is wonderful! :)

[@meggiscat6000]

absolutely amazing job!!! your style makes me cry tears of joy everytime tbh (also i assume you know life is strange? fukkin love this song)

[@adequatelygayoops4152]

He's always been my favorite

[@courtneydavis2208]

Spoilers!! I’m sad long tail died. He was such a sweet cat. I could relate to mousefur when she was freaking out and sad, altough they didn’t have mates, they seemed like soulmates. Glad he can see his apprentice in star clan with his sight back

[@bh6034]

Oh my gosh.... the ending made me want to cry... and part of me was so happy for my eyesight ;-;

[@syphen7387]

Longtail is such a good character because even after all the things he did for people to hate him, in the end he turned out to he a good person and a lovable character.

[@colleenkyle7741]

HOW DO YOU HAVE THAT MANY SUBS YOU BETTER HAVE 5,000 YOU DESERVE MORE FOR HOW MUCH WORK YOU PUT INTO THESE SONGS!

[@shadyalpha570]

Omg I can't believe you have so little subscribers you are like a GOD QoQ

[@claremgraham]

Longtail will always be one of my fave chars tbh. He was so fun to read about... wasted potential - I wish he didn’t go blind. There could have been so much more for him...

[@miaaaaeeee]

HOLY SHIT I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS YOUNG?? THIS BRINGS BACK SO MUHC MEMORIES OMGUAHSJDJFAUDYYSBANFJA

[@katiekula1954]

This is a beautiful pmv. I love the style! I like longtail a bit more now. ^v^

[@cerealboi7616]

I love your art! Its so soft and simple, it looks like a watercolor on a canvas! Great work!

[@thegoldenwolf9900]

Oh my gosh, this is so flipping beautiful, it made my eyes water, and it takes a lot for that to happen.