Luna's Reply Animatic

[@zhyreb1104]

I know that there are two versions of this song written for Luna. To explain a bit why I chose this particular one, Luna’s Reply, I would like to quote the author of the lyrics, Swords-and-Bandages:

 _„Another clarification I should perhaps add is my thoughts on how Luna's corruption works. She was obviously in Nightmare Moon mode when she was first released from banishment, though she would have been lucid and repentant when she made her reply to Celestia. Drawing from real-life experiences with depression, I interpret her as being in a constant internal struggle: some days, resentment and anger drive her mad, and the darker side of her dominates her. On days like these she stares with baleful eyes onto Equestria, wishing for destruction. Some days, she understands why everything is the way it is, and rationalizes her situation while remaining emotionally distant from it. Some days, she just wants to go home, but she knows she can't because she must be punished--which makes her mind spiral between guilt, repentance, and despair. Her state of mind was a mix of the last two when she composed this reply._ _When the magic enforcing her banishment broke, some of Luna's emotional restraint may have broken as well, leading to her going Nightmare Moon mode. I suspect, though, that Luna did not lose all of her mind to resentment, and may have been sabotaging herself from the inside in her second attempt to bring the world to eternal night, ending with the Elements giving her a jolt out of her negative emotional cycle in addition to purging her of any external dark influences. Much of her subsequent absence from the show was spent in catching up to the times (to a degree) and getting much-needed emotional healing. All of this, though, is neither here nor there."_ source: www.deviantart.com/swords-and-bandages/art/Luna-s-Reply-351236424
 Of course, everybody favours one version and that’s fine. I just personally agree with this quote and therefore chose to stick with it.

[@Crystal123809]

I loved this version! I have never heard it so I was suprised. It was amazing though!

[@lawrencefaust4239]

Great singing. 👌👍🏾

[@ifloridawarriorcatfan9918]

It reminds me of a Luna version of Lullaby for a Princess.

[@Mr-__-Sy]

you're joking i love all 3 of them, and even more when they are arranged as a combination for a trio, then is where you really start to understand what was happening in the story

[@lizellebotha700]

this is a really good quote and reason even in the show luna's reply is a good song if there was one in a scene of luna on the moon in the show she liturelly has a nightmare over and over and her reason is " I created the monster to give me the same nightmare each time i sleep to punish myself for the things i did as nightmare moon " LUNA'S WORDS so i think if she was nightmare moon on the moon during her banishment she would sing the other song scolding celetia but if she was luna during her banishment she would sing luna's reply so i like both songs equally but if i had to choose a song that really repersents luna , Luna's reply then , but i had to choose what best repersents nightmare moon the other one

[@k.e2979]

This is criminally underrated

[@angelofchaos8233]

It just sadly came out to late. But its beautiful for those who still stick with the fandom.

[@brickbattles5245]

Yeah that’s sucks

[@crowlaroid]

Yes

[@himariamamiya]

No it’s illegally underrated

[@ryuki.5599]

It is

[@kefamily5166]

The addition of the demon soldiers gave a lot more context to the battle which was so cool. I always thought that the show just skimmed over it like “oh here you go” like they didn’t care. This adds more context and I love it. The jewelry Luna wears on her dream realm is so pretty. I also like that you made this whole video seem like she was dreaming this whole video until the very end. Nice touch.

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you so much!

[@georgewolf7063]

Yeah, I kind of wish they'd done a couple episodes about Luna and Celestia growing up together and becoming the princesses we know.

[@nielle105]

5:30 I was really confused like, wait.... OHHH luna is watching the Earth disappear because SHE is in the moon and Celestia is the one lowering it. THIS IS SUCH AN AWESOME AND UNIQUE SCENE!!!!! I FREAKING CRIED

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you for noticing! :)

[@user-et3rb2yd1p]

​@@zhyreb1104 I noticed as well

[@raijyn2452]

Why is KZbin only showing me this NOW and not SOONER?!

[@angelarrow1071]

Same

[@ChaosAlchemistX]

Same! KZbin's algorithm sucks.

[@CharlottaLatte]

Navy Rajyn: "Why show me this NOW, not SOONER?!" Also KZbin: "Anyways, check this recommendation about Lyla Building a portal"

[@crowlaroid]

Yeah... feeling this...

[@unripetheberrby6283]

I know right

[@TeraunceFoaloke]

This was beautiful. personally I like both versions because both tell different stories as each reflects half of her.

[@patriciodaniels7168]

Hello there. You think we'll get anyone in this comment from the server?

[@TeraunceFoaloke]

@@patriciodaniels7168 Which Discord server? The official Fimfiction one? Or the CotG one?

[@Lyokoheros-KLPXTV]

Well because this version is Luna's song, and the other is Nightmare Moon's actually ;)

[@ShiningVioletStarr]

This was absolutely amazing. The details within the artwork, how you blended colors, and brought forth our night princess is absolutely outstanding. This is such a heartwrenching song and you certainly did it justice.

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@IceKyuubi]

2:03 those armors on Celestia and Luna!!!! those are just wow!! Why is KZbin only showing me this in 2021???

[@allispwn3199]

I can't believe I found this so late. The visuals are astounding, the way you told the story, everything- breathtaking! This deserves more love!

[@BabsChannel]

The visuals are pretty subpar.

[@Orca19904]

This seems a most worthy successor to WarpOut's "Lullaby for a Princess" animation. Very well done indeed and just as powerful as the aforementioned video.

[@maxbaker7841]

I love your depiction of their armor. It makes Nightmare look so menacing, like an actual foe. And putting Celrstia in similar colors really highlights this grey area I think everyone just kind glosses over. Fantastic.

[@Akami_Exe]

I'm not a MLP fan but I came across the Lullaby for a princess song, which lead to Luna's reply and I saw a link for this in that videos comments. I'm so glad I followed it. That was a fantastic animation! Great job!

[@alinashinsofairycatbooks6517]

Sameeeeeeee

[@pradeeprangarajan9945]

me to .

[@lostd9337]

Sameee

[@yeowuu]

You should definitely watch MLP. The lore is amazing and the creatures are drawn beautifully. Even if you keep seeing them flaunt about friendship a lot. It's worth it. I'm very sad to see MLP:FiM end.

[@ilikeminecraftgaming9331]

Same,I just remembered this was a thing,glad I watched it tho!

[@georgewolf7063]

This was such a perfect compliment to the "Lullaby" that it literally had me in tears throughout most of it. If Hasbro or one of their partners ever decides to make a movie or episode dedicated to the life stories of the Sisters, I hope they find a way to sneak at least a hint of this melody into it. That would make it perfect, too. ^.^

[@inudbz12]

I always tear up at 4:36. "I..i love you. I miss you" the way her voice cracks like that. Damn that is talent 👏

[@thunderriderva]

This is amazing the artwork is awesome and Crystal bell did wonderful singing that song

[@silkypaws420]

Did u draw ur pfp??

[@thunderriderva]

@@silkypaws420 No a friend drew it for me

[@silkypaws420]

@@thunderriderva oh well your friend is talented :)

[@silkypaws420]

@@thunderriderva i drew mah pfp :>

[@simply_random5968]

I like this vid

[@krampus7520]

I love your designs for Nightmare’s armor and Celestia’s look, it really makes them closer to their “elements,” Celestia being a fair and beautiful ruler while Nightmare being a “Nightmare”

[@wolfbloodalite]

I literally cried. I truly, genuinely cried. There was just so much emotion in your singing voice and it was just so beautiful. Truly, you have an amazing voice and fantastic artistic talent. (The wings were so DETAILED, I love it!)

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I really love drawings wings.. Crystal Bell performed the vocals in this song, she is incredibly talented. I'm glad you enjoyed the animatic :)

[@nothing_to_see-j5k]

Me 2

[@gailasprey7787]

This song is just as brilliant as Celestia’s lullaby. She felt so guilty as well as Celestia because she believed that she was to blame for this and she didn’t feel any actual anger towards her sister. It’s amazing how they’re not furious at each other but rather devastated that this was the outcome of a tragedy which both of them couldn’t forgive themselves for. This could have gone too ways but I believe that out of both of the brilliant outcomes whether they were angry or not at each other I believe them just holding guilt to themselves is the best of the two although they’re all certainly brilliant and interesting. And Luna actually admired her sister for being brave enough to banish her sister which is an interesting choice but it makes sense that she wouldn’t be mad because she knew how horrible her actions were. I also noticed that Luna was on the brink of tears as she sang. But when she came out of the moon the tantapus took control of her mind again and forced her to do the horrible things she did.

[@modus_ponens]

Whoah! The quality of drawings is stunning! This really shows where animatics can shine: each individual frame can be crafted and refined to such amazing level of polish, that like half of frames could be easily hanged on wall. Like wow! (Also love the style, and props / royal clothing is really damn fancy. Ah! This just pleases my eyes.)

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you

[@gabrijelakelec4361]

Why am I only getting this NOW!? This is beautiful!!! CONGRATULATIONS for creating such a wonderful animatic.🎉🥳🥰💕🎇🎆💗

[@spoiled_birthday_cake]

no cuz the singer sounds like shes in the verge of tears, so much care have been put here OMFG

[@neitheism]

The artwork is absolutely amazing! I love the artwork, and I can't believe I'm so late =') Great job! It's fantastic! Kudos to the singer too! They did a wonderful job!

[@zhyreb1104]

Thanks a lot!

[@carmanvance3185]

2024 anyone? 🎉🎉🎉

[@irohaboat]

Hey

[@Bloomix099]

Me!

[@gachagalaxy7606]

Sup!

[@Vampir3x_xkiss3r]

Hiii

[@mckennaisaperson4058]

*Lullaby For A Princess flashbacks*

[@moderndaymasquerade7461]

late comment but i really really love how you drew inspiration from the lullaby for a princess animation but didnt let it completely control how you went about the progression. I really like your take on nightmare moon's armor set, it looks amazing

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you so much!

[@itsthat_onekat5369]

What’s weird is that princess Luna and princess celesta reminds me of Elsa and Anna

[@littlehuman4208]

...Omg! I see it now!

[@livvydraws-v7n]

And they both remind me of genderswapped versions of Loki and Thor 😅

[@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar]

well, there is a do you want to build a snowman version for them. I think it's called "Do you want to see the moon rise" or sth like that

[@itsthat_onekat5369]

@@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar oh cool

[@queenofpainsandimyn1692]

Uhm same here deku

[@sapphirethealpha5005]

When she said "Please sister, take me back" I felt that🥺

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

This is a real gem.

[@Ahahahah11]

Seriously underrrated

[@aprillucy-qt9iz]

Amazing work, so well done ! It's really nice to see someone fully flesh out Luna's side and you did it wonderfully, everything was so visually in sync with the emotions, tone and vibe, bravo ! ♥️🌈🌈

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you so much!

[@ifloridawarriorcatfan9918]

This is the Luna version of Lullaby For A Princess I love it.

[@henryfanforever1414]

That version of Nightmare Moon looks like Megatron

[@priscillachapkylo934]

Have to agree with nightmare amour like lot Megatron.

[@henryfanforever1414]

@@priscillachapkylo934 More specifically, his Transformers Prime incarnation. Now I’m imagining a shadowbolt as Starscream, using Luna’s purification as an opportunity to seize command for themself. “NIGHTMARE MOON HAS FALLEN! I am your new leader!”

[@criminechen]

I waited so long for a animated reply! This is sooooo incredible! You style is so beautiful! Every single frame was a gorgues artwork itself! I loveeee this animation! All this ideas and creativity! You are such an great artist. I especially loved the scene where she tried to fly back on earth but bounced away and at the end where she kinda had a dream and went to celestia. I loveee this animation! It has the same style as lullaby for a princess with celestia, especially the memories look exactly the same! Now I am a big fan from you! Thank you for this animation! 🤩😍😁❤️

[@OddsShroom]

This video, even being an animatic, should have at least 10x the views it has now. I mean, it’s been months!

[@whoevenamisupposedtobe7948]

BRUHHHHHHH I FRICKING CANT THIS IS SO UNDERRATED ISTG IM FREAKING OUT

[@sylveriron2575]

If you're still working on this; I wish you luck. WarpOut's animatic was what drew me into this fandom, and when that animation released; bit of a tear came out. The original "Luna's replay" made me stay around, so to see it animated... it shows me that I didn't make a mistake being a part of this fandom. So, thank you.

[@alluringming]

I like this version of the song better, it would make sense with luna also trapped in her own mind cause of nightmare moon with her regretting the actions she taking.

[@yakshagirl825]

It's lovely that both think that they didn't acknowledge what was happening with each other and the line 'forgive me for being so blind' shows that.

[@sydneygilbride9152]

Omg how have I not seen this before! This is so good! Even the singing is splendid! This should have more attention!

[@garrettviewegh9028]

“Have I told you the story, of how the Sun loved the Moon so much. She died every night so she could breathe. And in return, she reflects her love”.

[@juliuscostapeters]

man, both lullaby and Luna´s reply hits hard

[@SingalekSMW]

This is so underrated omg. I love this

[@maryalicesawesomevids]

This is amazing the details and drawings are so amazing! Luna is my favorite mlp princess, you did an amazing job ❤

[@everwildart3563]

I can't believe I only find this now. This is really good

[@wooflie3953]

Oh my god, this is so good but I´m legit crying right now.

[@hawkfeather6802]

This is the best thing I've ever seen! So sad and pretty...😢 Celestia's battle armor also looks awesome!

[@lokilover9920]

This awesome! The way the story unravels... The art, the audio work, the singing.... Perfect 😍

[@clairetrytche]

Oh my god. The "forgive me being so blind" have different meanings for both, especially after the line "you love me more that I know" for Luna and "Luna, you're loved so much more than you know" For Celestia was like she's apologizing for being so blind about her sister's situation. For Luna was like she's apologizing for being so blind of the people who actually love her so much like her sister.

[@deliaboom9161]

I love this song and her sister's part of this song

[@sapphiragemstone]

I love the beautiful animations of Luna here!

[@MusicalCrafts]

Oh my gosh! I love this! I just realized I wanted to see an animation of this so desperately, but this animatic is still great! REALLY DESERVES SOME LOVE

[@whoisthiscrazyrussian5758]

It's amazing! My respect and appriciate! You're cool, man!)

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you!)

[@melisatejedafranco5920]

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[@otiio1886]

"Forgive me for being so blind" This Line in both songs hit different....

[@chikita9656]

The art of Luna's and Celestia's fight is awesome, I love the armor and the whole atmosphere

[@deadaccountguys]

This literally came into my recommendations, and I amazed by this.

[@Yumi_UwU_]

This is a crime . why am I watching this ? Damn I’m crying

[@Moonlight_Dragon40]

Watching this right after lullaby for a princess made me cry. It's so beautiful

[@jonathanblair5920]

you know, it's videos like this that i want popping up in my recommendations more... watching literal grass grow or random meme compilations is nice, but this right here is a core reason why i even put up with youtube shenanigans, lmao. love the work that went into this! my only complaint is that i didn't see it sooner ;D

[@chrissyvpurplepotato8564]

Underrated artist ❤️ this is amazing!

[@themagicpotatocat9734]

By God, this is beautiful. The drawings: I loved every one of them. Your attention to detail in every frame is absolutely stunning. I got goosebumps when Luna thought she was with Celestia again. Man, that was so beautiful. And the wonderful vocals and lyrics. Just...wow 💗

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you!

[@isaiahkoch1673]

I never knew Lullaby For a Princess had a fan made reply song by Luna until now. This literally just showed up in my suggested videos. But I can say with ease that this is definitely just as emotional and beautiful as Celestia’s song.

[@SuperSoldierS117]

Those are some beutiful armor designs that are actually kind of functional while still representing the character well. Luna even got a Sans moment! And Celestia's Hair!

[@ThalkorthePyromaniac]

I’m late to the party but I love this animatic. It’s obvious you put a lot of work into this.💖

[@MissRaex]

Why am I just seeing this now?! This was beautiful to watch!

[@exnyy9448]

THE BLENDED COLORS THE DRAWInG THE EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL

[@adamkhalaf6027]

this was... AWSOME you deserve more likes!

[@knxfe]

The voice touches my heart

[@angelboy5431]

I've been looking for someone who has made an animated video to go along with the song and not just put the lyrics in a picture in the background. I also loved what she said at the end

[@kiri92azel]

So beautifully filled of emotions ♡ thank you for this awsome awsome awsome work!

[@the_drifter5356]

When the video is great but it’s not popular: somethings wrong, I can feel it It was great mate! 👍🏻

[@Crystal123809]

I can't believe it! This was amazing!! The amount of effort that went into this was outstanding. Be proud!!

[@zhyreb1104]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I spent a damn lot of time on it. Great to hear it was worth it!

[@Crystal123809]

@@zhyreb1104 I've been around since you first released the animatic. It was worth it!!!

[@Crystal123809]

@@zhyreb1104 Also luckily I decided to stay up late. It's 11:58pm in Australia right now 😱👌😅

[@zhyreb1104]

@@Crystal123809 Well then, sleep well! :)

[@cookiekatesart334]

Oh amazing!!! I haven't heard this version before and your animatic is fantastic!!! I'll be sure to give the song artist some love too!!

[@anhtheton]

how have i not heard of this before, this looks awesome!

[@clara6022]

You just gained a subscriber your amazing keep up the good work!

[@nataliagorbunova305]

THE THUMB NAIL IS WAY BEYOND MIND BLOWING

[@PantheraQueen]

This is so good! I love it so much!

[@cosmo8206]

This is so beautiful!!!!!!!

[@tomboygamer3788]

both sisters should do a duo w both songs, that would be epic!!

[@amberhayes3279]

Thanks a lot! Now I'm crying like a baby! It was that beautiful!

[@Dawn33q]

This is better than lullaby for a princess! And the anmatic makes it more enjoyable

[@user-dl3vn8ze9n]

I LOVE THIS! AND THE END CREDITS ARE SO CUTE!

[@broken7203]

this deserves more likes,veiws, and comments for how great this is.

[@kathleenhillary9251]

AHHHHHHH THIS IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!

[@moonsh4d378]

I cried. I love your singing voice, there just so much emotion in it.

[@leavingthiscompromisedaccount]

Omg finally someone decided to do this!! YUUUUUUS

[@trish7048]

Oh wow, this is beautiful! I'm so glad I saw this!

[@rosenstxr]

DANGGG HOW ARE YOU SO FREAKING UNDERRATED?!

[@meg3734]

You don't have the right to make me cry this hard!!!

[@Tenshi07Tengoku]

Why am I crying!? I've listened to Luna's Reply before, but holy fuck this one is literally making me cry!

[@everyonesmother8662]

Im still here after all these years, i feel like a fossil

[@luizzerobest]

This is so beautiful...

[@yourguide4819]

But, Princess Luna's voice is here little dark , but it was actually sweet

[@yukkishinzotheangelofmusic8009]

Luna looks so pretty in this

[@celestiafanforever]

I nearly cried. This is absolutely freaking amazing! You nearly made a 21 year old cry. Nice job.

[@Moechanfluffy]

Why have I not watched this yet?!?!

[@criminechen]

This is so underrated yet

[@alinamazi5792]

the sound when luna start surly was perfect

[@buggjuice1988]

This is so beautiful deserves more views/likes

[@paniramia719]

This is amazing!!! Great work!

[@KidDangerthepony]

Kid Danger: *wearing his mighty pup movie outfit and pulls out a picture of himself and star and tears up letting his tear fall on the photo of him and star*