ISABELA’S ALTERNATE UNIVERSE SONG | Encanto Animatic | What Else Can I Do? |【By MilkyyMelodies】

[@MilkyyMelodies]

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[@melaniem322]

WHY ARE THERE NO COMMENGS!!??!?! 2ND comment :>

[@chaddricbensonjr3489]

The only way to know is if you are going through the process and have to go to a doctor to y to know what you understand this difference in your body is to have the

[@JJay-ic6ij]

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[@ЯнушОглыуввувввыыв]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Meadowscales]

Omg that emoji is soo cute how did u get it (I LOVE UR ART WORKS UR SONGS) I am ur #1 fan

[@avinXOXO]

it makes so much sense that this would have happened if Isabela married Mariano. She'd eventually let out of those feelings she's been pushing down and her gift would go crazy

[@lordhades8025]

And then Abuela would make her feel bad about it and it all gets worse. She'd probably be lumped in with Mirabel.

[@shadowshousemyobsession]

The truth is that if that had happened in the movie I would have liked Isabela to end up as the villain afterwards, it would be something epic and incredible, well that's my opinion🙃

[@amultishiper8173]

I think that would've been a way more interesting scene

[@dragonsman4733]

What I think is a shame about this, is that we see Marianos personality in the film and in here, and that in this timeline he would probably have been a great husband, but since the marriage was forced, it erased all attraction from her side. If they'd been able to have more time together like her original love interest, maybe they would have worked out and he helps her get through her problems like a husband would in a relationship.

[@beccaspace1970]

Wait who was her original love interest? Am I forgetting something??@@dragonsman4733

[@littlekaro2005]

I do feel a little bad for Mariano. He is genuinely a good guy and seems concerned about his wife's discomfort

[@Hungariangirl]

Yeah. It's sad from every viewpoint. (Dolores, Isa and Mariano)

[@justjewellythings]

I also like how he isn't made into a villain or abusive monster here. It isn't that there's anything _wrong_ with him, it's the fact that Isa just doesn't _love_ him. She probably _cares_ for him, but care is different than love.

[@littlekaro2005]

@@justjewellythings yeah It's refreshing that for once the man isn't the reason of the girl's unhappiness. The only issue here is the family model the madrigal's follow to maintain stability

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

​ @justjewel7035 isn't that like every other arranged marriage story where the girl doesn't love the guy? And he turns out to be a good person? It's usually explicitly said that even if she doesn't like him, he's not a bad person, just not someone she'll love.

[@justjewellythings]

@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 Well, it's kind of a cliche to make the husband an abusive piece of shit.

[@zoeb3573]

I love the detail of Dolores looking away during the wedding and Camilo being the only one to notice how unhappy she is

[@charlizesalisbury9913]

Those aren’t their siblings. They are cousins. Dolores and camilo are peppas children.

[@wybxag]

@@charlizesalisbury9913 I think that's what they meant like Camilo noticed how unhappy Dolores was, hence, the younger sibling comment

[@zoeb3573]

@@charlizesalisbury9913 I believe they meant Dolores and Isabella's siblings (aka Camilo and Mirabel respectively) noticed their big sisters being unhappy

[@elispereira9530]

He is a good brother

[@loc.al_idiot_0682]

@@zoeb3573 ty

[@lostinthesauce18]

The fact that the phrase of isabela’s thoughts remain as “what else can I do?” where the original version is an curious inquiry of inspiration while without Mirabel’s intervention there is only despair. Also the suffocating pressure as the oldest and fear of her familia’s disapproval is so meaningful and heartbreaking to me🥹❤️. This is very creative canonical view of this route.👍🏽

[@mileschannel925]

i believe Isa is the middle child actually but yes

[@gwenndolyncampbell1560]

@@mileschannel925 Nope, Isabella is the oldest of the three sisters, and is the same age as Dolores.

[@sofiacaceres3745]

​@@gwenndolyncampbell1560 No, Isabella is the middle child, Luisa is the oldest of the three

[@gwenndolyncampbell1560]

@@sofiacaceres3745 Isabella is 21, Luisa is 19, and Mirabel is 15.

[@sofiacaceres3745]

@@gwenndolyncampbell1560 ahh si es cierto,recién lo busqué en Google y si es cierto,perdón por discutirte😆

[@beaknight14]

this was beautifully sad and it shows again, how much isa gave for her family to the point of fully destroying herself. even the detail in the wedding hall where doloris was sad in the background, magnificent!

[@lucidfangirl1030]

Where was dolores?

[@expressodepresso5909]

@@lucidfangirl1030 1:26 being comforted by her brother

[@MilkyyMelodies]

Thank you for all the love on this song! Some of you are asking for a part 2 so if this comment gets 200 likes I’ll do it! 🌸🩷🎶 EDIT: Isabela’s Alternate Universe song Part 2 is coming soon!

[@yb9177]

Thanks for the good song💐🌵🩷

[@carolinaalbuquerque5554]

please do it! This is one of the best alternative versions I've heard! One of the best covers! It is perfect ❤❤❤

[@Whydoyouneedit127]

Please do a prt2. Your voice is so beautiful, it makes me really feel all the emotions, and it’s really amazing. But please do a part 2. We all need it.

[@steveymaidens5028]

Please do it, ❤❤❤❤

[@rainbowcraftuli]

We did it ^^ the song was awesome :D

[@freakclef]

The word play is breath taking in this; With the original's "What else can I do" being "What can I create now that I'm free from expectations" but in this version "What else can I do" being "I don't want to do this but what other choice do I have?" Great work

[@MilkyyMelodies]

Yes! This is my exact change of the meaning

[@addypaddysadventures5411]

​@@MilkyyMelodiesand I love it, can you do more videos like this? Maybe have one about Bruno, or Luisa, Maybe even Merabelle (if that's how you spell her name)

[@RaptorNX01]

yeah, i loved how very little of the lyrics were actually changed. just change the circumstances and tone (pitch?) and suddenly it becomes heartbreaking.

[@Athyys]

😊

[@Fern-Lynn2411]

The saddest part is that Mariano would never make Isabela "do everything his way." He is genuinely such a kind guy. He liked Isabella. That's expected. That's fair, I mean look at her! But he seemed to know that he wasn't genuinely in love with her. The guy was so full of love and he would have cancelled the engagement if there hadn't been an incident. He wouldn't want to force her. All the pressure is from Abuela and, indirectly, the rest of the family. Most of all, it's from herself. Isabela took what was said and done to her and she internalized it. Most of her worries and feelings were things she came up with and fuled.

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

Abuela is actually making her do this, though, lol. The family actually has these expectations of her and her gift because she was never allowed to be anything other than perfect. Any imperfection was looked down upon by Abuela. I agree that Mariano would never force her to do everything his way, at least from the movie, although he could be pushy.

[@FemiaSantos-u8q]

​@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 Yea I agree

[@charieconwi113]

​@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 true

[@LunarFøx_246]

​@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 yea. I know that.

[@cbohnstedt4477]

Could you imagine if he had managed to figure it out, sat down with the two of them, and told Abuela that he didn't want to marry someone who doesn't love him? And then realizing that he'd been paying that kind of honest attention to her when all anyone ever sees is her perfect shell actually makes Isabella fall in love with him?

[@klikssiikubra314]

I think the most painful part is the bit near the end where it seems like she's adjusting and trying to find happiness in it. Not because it's any sadder than the peak moment, but because it shows just how much she's accepted it as the way things are.

[@Crow_Smith]

I like that they do show Mariano true. He's a sweetie and we all know if she told him he'd fall over himself to have let her have the life she wanted [except obviously married to him]. Like she'd say she wanted a cactus and he'd probably learn to take care of them just to show her that "You have a gift but I can do things too!" And to show his genuine looks of concern in the animatic is extra nice. Love for these characters and who they are without bending their personalities to fit the narrative is clear as day here. Beautiful work!

[@constructivecriticism6203]

Yeah, I loved that they didn’t make Mariano a monster, he’s a genuine nice guy, isa just doesn’t love him.

[@AlastorRaineExists]

The way you managed to make this such a beautiful and sad song without changing to a minor key or anything, that's just so amazing. You voice is amazing. Edit: thank you guys for the likes and OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT A HEART FROM THE GODDESS HERSELF I LOVE YOUUU

[@blueberrycupcakes1762]

I generally felt like crying when I saw the end.great work😂

[@MilkyyMelodies]

Thank you so much for noticing and appreciating this! As an artist I feel as though if I am able to change the meaning of a song (without completely altering it to something like minor key) through the way I sing it with a new musical arrangement, I am able to capture a totally different essence to what was originally intended which is quite complicated to do at times!

[@AlastorRaineExists]

It is very complicated, and I feel you achieved it really well! Thank you again ❤️❤️❤️. Us musicians have to stick together (the owl house reference)

[@blueberrycupcakes1762]

Just keep up the great work :) from a talented artist to another,keep doing your best! I’ll be here supporting your work.

[@astrixalasen7816]

​@@MilkyyMelodies You did the same thing with Mother Gothel, too! The same key, but a while different feel! It was really good!

[@cocowakey]

Despite the heartbreaking alternate version of the song, this was really enjoyable to animate! ☺️ Thanks for having me again and I look forward to more of your passionate work in the future! 🩷

[@MilkyyMelodies]

Thank you so much for working on this project, you really brought this story to life with the animatic. You’re incredibly talented and it was a pleasure getting to work with you! 🩷🌸

[@ShirShe27]

Disney called. They want their animator back

[@francoeurvalparaiso]

I think you did an excellent job portraying this, how much time did you spent on this project? If it's ok to ask 👀

[@HelloThere-mo1zz]

It was spectacular! Thank you!

[@chococafe6110]

I'm crying. an inspiring melody turned into something heartbreaking is simply incredible. I love how you were able to represent Isabella's feelings with your beautiful voice. ❤

[@elisakrivas]

It was always heartbreaking, though.

[@lifesokaymhm2270]

The fact so many people had force marriages like this I can't help but imagine what it was like being practically sold off to someone you hate or didn't know or worse.

[@jackiefumara2417]

Yup And we ain’t even touching the part where you have to ACTUALLY HAVE CHILDREN WITH THIS PERSON.

[@lifesokaymhm2270]

@jackiefumara2417 even worse because wtf

[@HuskDust666]

​@@jackiefumara24175 kids too!

[@constructivecriticism6203]

Yeah it is awful. But I don’t think Isabella HATES Mariano, she just doesn’t love him, which is still bad.

[@patricioperez7323]

@@jackiefumara2417let alone 5 I’m sure the partner would want a lot of children too which is pretty common in most countries (except China)

[@isa_zora463]

1:26 You can see the pain in Dolores. The artists did not forget. “he told me that the man of my dreams would be just out of reach bethowed to another”

[@Ominate]

And Camilo is concerned about Dolores😭

[@staarii-lin]

im genuinely sobbing 😭😭 this is beautifully animated and the lyrics are so well written. i love this interpretation of what wouldve happened, it makes me so sad and i cant express my feelings in words. the end having her truly breakdown just shows how bad it would become if she didnt get to vent her feelings before it was too late. amazing art as always, im gonna go sob in a corner now

[@SaiyanSweetheart45]

How much you wanna bet Dolores probably worried about falling in love with anyone because of that? She would have been eleven when she heard that vision. So, that means any first loves, little crushes, anything like that, she'd have had that in the back of her mind. She would probably even try her hardest not to develop feelings for anyone at all, since she figures he'd eventually be taken from her anyway. But since she can hear a pin drop, and Luisa's eye twitching, NOT hearing Mariano was never an option for her.

[@HelloThere-mo1zz]

​@@SaiyanSweetheart45 it's so sad to think about. Glad that things worked out for her in the movie

[@justabooberv4298]

I've always been confused about this line bc well, bruno saw her future, that means that even if the marriage with isa never happened, dolores still won't be the one he chooses right? Bc it's still the future, unless they managed to somehow change it

[@authornmalone]

This topic was always glossed over in the movie and people talking about it. A woman marrying a man she doesn't love, becuase of familial obligation. I relate to Isabela so much, I understand her doing things she doesn't want because it's expected of her. Breaks my heart every time. This song was beautiful

[@MilkyyMelodies]

Yes I really wanted to show this side of Isabela and cover this topic more to emphasis how awful it would have been for her

[@pedrosso0]

I don't think it was glossed over. They showed it in "what else can I do", "we don't talk about Bruno" and the actual scene, (as well as Mariano's nose)

[@unluckyomens370]

For me its not marriage its more just having someone else construct an image for me and not really giving me the agency to act freely that I relate to with her

[@ethansmith1620]

I actually felt bad for her being the oldest in my family as well is one the hardest things to experience even having to be the one everyone has to look towards to

[@kadeemountford-smith522]

It's hard for any one as being the youngest with the most intelligent and beautiful sister, is hard I feel often pressured to be better and be more like them

[@arshellnut2730]

Was Isabella oldest? I thought Louisa was. I may have misread. Even with Louisa as oldest, Isabella was obviously considered the most likely to marry first and "continue the legacy". Blech

[@ethansmith1620]

@@arshellnut2730 Isabella is 22 she's the oldest with Dolores being born a few months after her also being 22 luisa is 19 as Miarbel and Camilo are 15, and Antonio is 5

[@mayathew7607]

i'm the oldest in my family, so i feel connected to the song

[@lizzeedwards9333]

Same I am so the oldest

[@leyansy5678]

To be honest, I have never imagined how Isabela's would look if she decided to marry Mariano, but I gotta say that this song moved me way stronger than I had expected...I literally had glassy eyes. Thank you for such an amazing work.

[@MilkyyMelodies]

I’m glad this had an effect on you, it means a lot to me as an artist!

[@onyxciagreystone]

It hurts so much for Isa, but I also feel so bad for Delores. I see her getting comforted by Camilo at around 1:26 in the background. So much heartache all the appease the family and carry on a dream they themselves didn’t have.

[@THREE_E_VIBES]

1k likes and no replies?!?!?!?

[@SaiyanSweetheart45]

This. Exactly this. From the time she was told by Bruno that the man of her dreams would be just out of reach, ten years if I'm not mistaken, since Mirabel is fifteen and she was five when Bruno left, so Isabela and Dolores are twenty-one now and would have been eleven then. So from the time she was old enough to even have a romantic interest in someone, she had to be reminded of that vision. And now, not only does she have to see the vision come to pass, with him being betrothed to another, but his betrothed is her own cousin. And now she has to watch him marry her cousin and all the while put on a happy face 'for the family' since the marriage is 'perfect'. And another layer of sadness on Dolores's part; she's only a few months younger than Isabela, and so got her gift shortly after Isabela got hers. But since Alma probably made it clear from the beginning Isabela was the golden child, and Dolores's gift may be 'useful', it wouldn't be as 'perfect' as Isabela's. So, who's to say that Dolores didn't spend her childhood and early adulthood in the shadow of her perfect, slightly older cousin? And to add further salt to the wound, Isabela marrying Mariano means that any chance Dolores MIGHT have had with him is now gone forever. And even though it's supposed to be a day celebrated by the whole family, in the moment, Dolores can't even try to hide how much it hurts. Just like Isabela, and everyone else in the family, her wants are secondary at best and ignored at worst in favor of what's for the good of the family.

[@aletta6352]

Absolutely LOVE the subversion on the meaning of "what else can i do"!! In the original it was all about Isabella pushing herself wondering how far she could go and what she could do with her powers. While here.. it's the pain of hopelessly not being able to see any path other than the one she is set on. And the beautiful vocals make it complete

[@pedrosso0]

Yeah! Original: "There's nothing I can't do" This: "There's nothing I can do"

[@victorialaing4227]

Wow Isabela’s relationship with Mirabel is much more healthy. Isabela isn’t mean to Mirabel like she is in the movie and Isabela is more vulnerable and kind. Also she looks alot kinder and gentler then in the movie as well and her behavior towards Mirabel is nicer and kinder

[@arshellnut2730]

Isabela was angry at the very start, but I think depicted here she sees that Maribel sees through her facade. Also, Isabela isn't angry with Mirabel, she's jealous. Being a family failure is sad, but it also comes with the freedom to do whatever she wants. The wedding was Isabela's last chance to break free of her prewritten destiny, but she went along with it to appease expectations. At that point I think she would just lose all emotion and become broken husk with an empty smile.

[@soysauce_4533]

It isn't that black and white, the whole point of the movie is to show how forcing people to follow your rules and expectations eventually wears them down, whether they want to or not. This is simply a different way to tell the story. Mirabel's encouragement is what helps Isabela come out of her shell, and learn to be true to herself. She finally grows something that isn't perfect, like the role she's been assigned to play as the oldest daughter. Here, her encouragement isn't enough, it's what could have happened, a pretty dark ending for her family and the villagers depending on whether or not she's able to undo all those vines from covering the village.

[@Rini_S]

The thing to remember about movies is it's all about perspective. Encanto was Largely from Mirabel's perspective so we saw Isabella as she perceived her a mean girl or "spoiled entitled Princess" as Mirabel gracefully puts it

[@rai4119]

​@@soysauce_4533yeah I'm gettin kinda sick of people not giving this thing nuance

[@Megillena]

The whole conflict between Isabela and Mirabel exists because they're jealous of each other lives. Mirabel sees Isa as someone with perfect life, who gets anything effortlessly and has their grandma's approval. She wishes she had it, but she feels like a nobody without the gift, she's not even included at the family photo. Meanwhile, Isa gave up being herself, and decided to meet everyone's expectations. From her perspective Mirabel is free-she can do whatever she wants and even if she messes up, nobody really cares. Girls are just jealous of each others lives, seeing only the things their own are missing, ignoring the negative sides.

[@sumomo2236]

It's animated so amazing. The way Isa struggles to hide her pain and how miserable she is, the simple joy on her face when she got to create a cactus. I really liked the visual of her struggling to hide the 'ugly' plants from childhood, stomping on a vine like that.

[@sashaflorence2477]

The wedding dress is breathtaking, but also the song is full of emotion that shows the person in the most of no choice, anger, fear and broken. But it’s true that they would do it for something they don’t want to let down it down until they would break the point of wanting freedom. Again, beautiful voice to sing for Isabella and this amazing animation is absolutely incredible! Please keep it up and please tell us what’s next you got in score when you got the time! 🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼💐🪷💐🌼🌻🌷🌺🌸🪻🌹

[@lluviamartinez6316]

I’m speechless, the vines that bind Isabela poetically reflect how she feels subjected and forced to live Abuela Alma's dream

[@Down.D.Stairs.]

being forced into any situation you’re not comfortable with while everyone just watches without paying attention to your own well being is devastating this was a grate animation the fact that we got such a sad story without any dialogue says so much

[@Huntlowfan3]

A beautiful, yet heartbreaking song. Even though shes seen as "perfect" she holds many feelings inside Also at 1:25 ,you can see that Camilo is trying to comfort Dolores, Dolores cant even face Isabelle because she is so sad

[@arshellnut2730]

This is so perfectly worded to change the meanings. I feel this also suggests that the encanto crumbles because nothing changed. Bruno is either ousted, or dies in the destruction, or in this AU he actually left so long ago. I'm seeing Isabella's inevitable breakdown resulting in an explosion of poison ivy and thorny vines that take over the village just before the candle goes out and all magic is lost. The village would be forced to either dig out their homes without magic, or have to abandon the village to start over elsewhere.

[@l-exist]

The detail of Dolores being said and Camilo being concerned in 1:25 is actually sooo cool

[@pixelchu]

It’s so interesting to see this rendition. Where bright pretty flowers are a source of fear in the end. The arrangement also feels very Disney like

[@frankielovejoy9928]

Amazing job. I think this is actually what would eventually happen if Isabela continued as she did. And it's not fair to either party: Not to Isa, who has to live a lie, and not to Mariano, a man who does seem to deeply care and doesn't deserve to be stuck in a loveless marriage.

[@DestinyRogers-mt6vq]

And also not to Dolores.

[@AstaoftheEclipse]

I remember finding Isa to be the most relatable of all the Madrigals, despite being a youngest child. I honestly connected with her better than I did for most fictional characters lol

[@DavidDickeee]

Isa is the oldest of the madrigal children Along with Delores Luisa is 19 Mirabel is 15 Same with camillo Antonio is 5

[@carlycchapman]

@@DavidDickeeeI think this person meant THEY (the commentor) were a youngest child

[@pauwikannn]

@@DavidDickeeecomprehend the comment properly

[@AstaoftheEclipse]

@@DavidDickeee I meant that I was the youngest. I struggle a bit with clarity sometimes, sorry.

[@simeon9962]

@@AstaoftheEclipse nah you're fine. They just didn't read the comment properly before replying

[@Weird0Wolf]

There’s so many characters from Encanto that deserved their own song one character I think should get his own song is Antonio. I feel like as the youngest and next to get a gift, he’s probably scared of not getting a gift like Mirabel and there’s a dark theory that alma made pepa have another baby to keep the family line going another reason why pepa is so stressed about Antonio’s gift ceremony, Pepa doesn’t want to disappoint her mother. Since kids notice things i feel like Antonio probably knew how important it was to his grandmother that he got a gift and that pressure of wanting to please his grandmother and make his mother happy could override the guilt he could be feeling for his love towards mirabel who he is very close to but ultimately doesn’t want to end up like, cast aside from the family and town he loves mirabel so much but doesn’t want to disappoint his family and is scared he’ll have to turn his back on the one family member he’s closest to because she doesn’t have a gift

[@arshellnut2730]

Also imagine pressure to find a way to make the gift serviceable. Remember that Isabella was said to have the gift of grace because she could make pretty things and was naturally beautiful. Her gift wasn't GRACE, it was NATURE which was so much more powerful. Truly a curse of toxic positivity.

[@cupcakesfanficgameslover5792]

Mirabel has a gift like she can.see through the cracks in her family and also she's in tune with what others are feeling

[@leebulger7112]

​@@arshellnut2730Nature is untamed and messy so it doesn't like being trapped or controlled and that's what makes it beautiful.

[@leebulger7112]

​@@cupcakesfanficgameslover5792Mirabel is very empathetic while she can't fix their problems she can make them feel better by listening to them.

[@sweets_Cat88]

I wonder in Antonio was given the gift to communicate with animals was the miracle finding away yo not forced the kid into service like the rest of his family. You gotta wonder what Alma would plan to do with a kid who can communicate with animals?

[@AussieGriffin]

This is what I LOVED about Encanto! There's rich enough dynamics that if you reverse or even just tweek it the story changes entirely! Best of all? Almost any change still makes for a great story. A.G.

[@dionemartins0212]

I love Mirabel's expression in the bouquet scenario (1:40) She literally is just worried for her sister. In all honestly, she looks like she's not even surprised

[@TGY21133]

neither is camilo lol, he's just skeptical

[@saintfighteraqua]

Besides Isabella being stuck in a one sided love, it's also tragic for poor Dolores. Not only is she blocked from her love, she has to go on knowing that the man she loves is living a lie because Isabella will never go against her grandmother.

[@SaiyanSweetheart45]

It's a tragedy for all three of them, really. Isabela is trapped not only in a loveless marriage, but also being forced to bury who she truly is since it doesn't fit the 'perfect' image that's been created of her. Dolores because she has to watch the man she loves marry another and she can never tell him how she feels about him. And finally Mariano, because while he may care for Isabela, they don't even know each other, let alone love each other. Even if he treats her kindly, he is married to a woman who cannot love him the way married couples should love each other. He would also be unaware that the woman who could and WOULD love him that way is just beyond his reach.

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

I mean Dolores could have spoken up?

[@SaiyanSweetheart45]

@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 Would anyone have listened though? Or if they did, what's to stop them from telling her not to make waves, kinda like when they tell Mirabel not to get in the way.

[@saintfighteraqua]

@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 Some of the biggest tragedies are because people don't speak up. I'm sure Dolores knew or suspected it was a one sided love, but she wanted what was best for her family and probably believed staying silent was the best way.

[@HelloThere-mo1zz]

​@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 and you think Alma before the break point would even listen to her and cancel the marriage? All Alma cared about at that time was the family image. She would tell her to not get in a way, much like she said things to Mirabel.

[@tyrhere]

Can we appreciate the level of details of the background as well, cause dang, Dolores being upset in the background, Mirabel being the only one who can see what she truly feels. This is a masterpiece, thank you ❤

[@sterasigma8734]

While Abuela's motivation and sentiments are sympathetic, it's clear she wasn't very aware of her family member's feelings, or they were pressured into staying quiet by her expectations.

[@TripleStar-eo9oy]

Heart-breaking... It's so easy to relate to Isa here, I know what it's like to be trapped by toxic perfection. The outfits look great, the singing beautiful and the expressions spot on. Mirabel and Dolores especially, you can see the concern and disappointment clearly while everyone else is oblivious to what's really going on. 😣

[@OpticalSorcerer]

I feel bad for Mariano, since he is sincere and romantic but Isabela just isn't ready for a relationship when she can't even fully love herself. I do regret how Mariano is simply passed around as part of Isabela and Dolores' arcs, though.

[@constructivecriticism6203]

Yeah, I loved how they didn’t make Mariano a bad guy. He’s a genuine person, isa just doesn’t love him.

[@pohefan3461]

We see that he is happy with who ever is happy with him. He'd definitely wouldn't marry Isabella if he knew she didn't want it because the moment she called off the wedding and was pushed to Dolores, he was more than willing to accept her. He's a simple happy man who wants a wife who wants him

[@aeri_lofi]

This is beautiful. You captured the feelings she would have felt if it did happen. God, I love this so much!

[@MinisDunyasi5]

I love the contrast this has from the original. The original is hopeful and cheerful when she says “What else can I do?”, curious to find out her full potential. Mirabel is also there for her and says “There’s nothing you can’t do”. In this, when she says “What else can I do?”, it’s filled with melancholy, she then continues with “There’s nothing I can do”, which is heartbreaking because it shows how she’s trapped with no way to break out, but she still wants to leave as she says “Can I just run away don’t wanna stay it’s true.” In the original, Isabela was discovering herself, with Mirabel by her side, pushing her limits to find her true self, here she’s being forced to be like Abuela, and hide her true self, hence the line “I’ve gotta be like you”, despite wanting to feel “the shiver of something new”.

[@Harleymotor]

Isabella becoming an unintentional villain due to her emotions much like Elsa, engulfing the town in thorny vines, poison plants and cannibal flowers would be a cool adventure story.

[@Francesca.C.]

"I've gonna be like you" killed me inside. Poor dear Isabela, I understand her perfectly, we are in the same situation... I see myself so much in her!

[@DezAmmySel]

This...This _fits._ This fits her so well, and I can easily see this happening if they had chosen to show what would happen if the Madrigals had continued down the path Mirabel steered them away from. She would have continued to push her feelings down, bottling them up for everyone's sake but HERS. She would continue to hide herself and her heart, never letting those feelings out... _until her gift would do it FOR HER._

[@BlueMagician01]

I can see how Mariano genuinely cares but doesn't understand what's exactly happening. And the ending shows how it's not even him she's scared of, but her family.

[@oakenshadow6763]

That hit. She is trying to live the life she knows Abuela lost. Don't live your life for others, live it for you! 2:10 Im glad they don't show him as a bad guy. He really wasn't a bad person, just love blind.

[@シュッド]

1:26 花嫁であるイサベラではなく、ドロレスを見て、姉に心配げな顔をして気遣う様子のカミロ。この姉弟の描写も素敵です

[@MilkyyMelodies]

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[@Jafuaforlife3246]

Do someone from the lion king in your alternative series. Please? 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@O-78-x5h]

Elsa 😍

[@MamaWheelz]

I've only just found your channel though this video, and now I'm bell rung subbed and sobbing hysterically. ❤

[@Jafuaforlife3246]

@@MamaWheelz Lydia the bard's?

[@AnthonyLeachman-sc6es]

​@@Jafuaforlife3246kingdom hearts 🕯remember gotta to 👷 🎭

[@syren___]

The detail of Isa kneeling on the cactus... like her internal pain is more painful than that, and she doesn't care anymore.

[@Hana_H]

Beautifully drawn and sung. I love how she was exploring the cacti/thorns, and thinking of what would happen if she just let loose

[@esmerayofficialyt]

★★ lyrics ★★ i just did something unexpected. something bold. something wrong. i never wanted this to happen but its family and its mine what else can i do? (let it out let it out) isa.. what else can i do? (let it out let it out) ill grow rows and rows of roses flor de mayo down the isle ill make perfect practiced poses so much hides behind my smile what would they do if they all knew what i was feeling in this moment? i dont know where im going what could i do if i just knew they wouldnt be disappointed? i just needed to be and theyd let me be a hurricane of jacarandas strangling figs, tangling vines the smell of terror fills the air as i walk and i push through what else can i do? can i just run away dont wanna stay its true everybodys watching me ive gotta be like you. but i wanna feel the shiver of something new im so sick of pretty i want something true to pursue. they all think that my lifes been a dream since the moment i opened my eyes. all they know are the blossoms i grow they cant see that i wither inside how much can i hide? all they want is a bride, ive tried! a hurricane of jacarandas! strangling figs, tangling vines! the smell of terror fills the air as i walk and i push through! what else? what else?? what can you do when you are deeply madly stuck in a moment? stay composed and keep going. what can you do when you know who you want to be is imperfect? but thats not okay, gotta do everything his way. im coming through with mammillaria! taking steps, ill be fine! the way is clearer cause youre here and well all i have now is you! what else can i do? (theres nothing i can do.) what else can i do? (theres nothing i can do.) what else can i do?! ★★ ★★

[@Hungariangirl]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@esmerayofficialyt]

★★@@Hungariangirl

[@JuliaValenzuela-rl8jv]

Isabella, you don’t need Mariano to be happy. You deserve better.

[@DestinyRogers-mt6vq]

She deserves a guy like Tai Lung from Kung Fu Panda.

[@andreagrussu6778]

​@@DestinyRogers-mt6vqor no guy at all. I think she should discover her true self before thinking about Romance. Also, i love that Mirabel was the only one who saw Isa wasn't fine

[@DestinyRogers-mt6vq]

@andreagrussu6778 True but if I see Isabela with any guy at all it's Tai Lung because they have a lot in common. They were both pressured by their family to be perfect.

[@andreagrussu6778]

@@DestinyRogers-mt6vq that is true, but the problem is that their situations are polar opposites: Shifu's love for Tai Lung blinded him to how his ambition and desires were growing too strong, while Abuela's Idea of what is best stiflied Isabela's ambitions and desires to the point she was going to a man she didn't want and bear his children to make her happy. And also, when Isabela's "snapped', she covered the city in colorful plants and cacti, when Tai Lung snapped, he almost massacred a city. But this is just me overanalizing everything. I am not insulting you in any way

[@DestinyRogers-mt6vq]

@@andreagrussu6778 I understand

[@Extinct-Lizard]

I love how many different t ways different artists can use the lyric ‘what else can I do’ Original- I could do so much more than I believed Milky- I can’t do anything else but this Lydia- I can do so much to stop this

[@PurgatoryProductions1]

this is gorgeous and heartbreaking at the same time. sent chills up my spine.

[@stqrs__]

1:54 that minor instead for "through" was PERFECT

[@kioshitheweirdo1606]

In the last part it makes me sit there. Because it seemed like Isabella finally realized that maybe she didn’t have to do it but in that moment she also realized that it was to late to change anything

[@marianalvillalobo8593]

I love as Mirabel is who said to Isa: "let it out", because Mira really worries and loves to her big sister. Its so sweet. And the second part is indeed much better in show us that.

[@nuggetslover4eva]

ES PERFECTO. El "Que hubiera pasado si...." es simplemente perfecto, la voz, la melodía, la animación. Todo fue algo gratificante de ver. ESTUVO INCREIBLE

[@lusaminefushiguro5332]

There's something so heartbreaking from all perspectives here... The most obvious is Isabela who feels trapped in her perfection and can't escape it,and it gets to the point she breaks down suddenly (and I love the detail of her gift going haywire because of it) Dolores is losing the man she loves unable to say anything for the sake of keeping the peace,her brother Camilo apparently the only one not oblivious to her pain And even from Mariano's point of view it's just depressing. The man is genuinely in love,he's actually a really decent guy with lots of affection to give,and the wife he loves so much and cares about doesn't love him back and he just doesn't know it

[@Winter_Symphony]

This alternate song is beautiful and well done, but can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful the art is? I'm in love with her wedding dress, it's so pretty!

[@thegreatmammon6351]

"When you know the person you want to be isn't perfect, but that not ok." Remains me too much of my childhood and now i want to cry

[@XxStrawberryBobaTeaxX]

I just absolutely LOVE how you flipped the positive atmosphere and pumped-up tune of the original “What else I can do“ song to a melancholy atmosphere and bittersweet/desperate tune.

[@jjm9847]

The original song already made me burst into tears at how much I relate to Isabela, being the oldest of a family of nine children. But this... God, I didn't think the feeling could be amplified. I cried in happiness seeing Isabela free herself of expectation and this just completely rewrote that. Beautifully done, so tragic as well. Made me sob just as much, if not more.

[@EvaBallerina120]

THAT MADE ME CRYYYYYYYY AHHHHHHHH my sister has been wanting to do an animatic/animation to this song (the original ofc,) for a while, but this is so cool! maybe she could take inspo!

[@mskelly8642]

I love the added detail of Camilio noticing and looking worried for Doloros in the background. ❤❤❤❤

[@zealvera7081]

I think this was why she was the person who was seen to be hugging Mirabel in the vision.

[@Timelordderpy]

The saddest part is that Mariano is such a nice guy and truly cares for Isabella and just doesn’t understand why she’s so upset. And I think we all know that Mariano would understand if Isabella told him she didn’t want to marry him.

[@josefagomezschmeisser8356]

Omg, the storytelling, the repurpose of the “ what else can i do?”, the animatic bro, epic and the voice beautiful

[@WhenYoureAround]

This is genuinely a heartbreaking and realistic look at what would happen to her if she ended up marrying Mariano. Bravo! The way you turned the title around and made it about hopelessness and desperation was so clever, seriously underrated.

[@suna_supremacy]

I know how that feels. You just want to make your family proud even if you don’t want to do something that they want you to.

[@playlistnation423]

I think the reason why Mirabel hugging Isa was part of Bruno's vision is because Isabela "breaking free" was essential to breaking the cycle of dysfunction in their family. If she had continued being Seniorita Perfecta, she would have married Mariano, lived her entire life in an unhappy marriage, and inadvertently messed up their five kids as a result of that.

[@thegardenofeden847]

I love how you used one of the dresses from her concept art. The outfits for the wedding were also fantastic. This is gonna be an amazing series.

[@HelloThere-mo1zz]

Said that to the animator, they're in the comments below if you sort comments by popularity

[@haxrex8]

This is so well made... the 'they can't see that I wither inside' line actually hurt me and made me feel for Isa 10x more than the actual movie

[@Amy-oo7mm]

This literally hurt to watch. I didn't really like Isa because of the way she treated Mirabel as own personal punching bag, but that doesn't make this fate any less of a horror. Truly heartbreaking piece. The animation is beautifully rendered and the images are powerful. Finally, the lyrics are spot on. You should be very proud.

[@therealopaartist]

I love the added background as she’s walking down the aisle. You can see Dolores looking a bit sad and Camilo giving her a worried look.

[@TheReal_SlothQueen]

Is anyone gonna point out how at 1:25 you see Dolores unhappy and Camilo looking concerned?

[@StarViewer68]

I noticed. Very subtle, in-character moment for both of them.

[@reizen_mewz]

Dolores loves Mariano that's why qvq they both are having sm painful moments here.

[@IRllyLikeDeathSitter]

This is amazing… I love the original song, but this is just on another level. In the original song, “what else can I do” meant what haven’t I discovered about myself yet, what can I do that makes me truly happy? While in this, it feels more like “what else can I do but this in order to make my family happy”? Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@imthebossmermaid3648]

Mirabel with a Black British accent is...something interesting I'll say. I really liked this cover! It's so beautiful, yet so sad, and I love the way it's animated. Mirabel looks so cute in this, and I like how it resembles the concept art, and how rosy and colorful it all is. Luisa looks adorable as well(they all do). And I liked how you added the extra detail of Dolores looking sad, while Camilo looks her way in a worried manner. And I like how Mirabel pushes aside her animosity towards her big sister to tell her to comfort her, but when she told her to let it out, I was just like "umm, it's a little bit too late for that, my dear." I was kind of expecting Isabela to run away from the altar, but I guess not...so sad. Still amazing, though.

[@emiliajones6376]

Just a quick thing, I really love how their kiss was interrupted with Isa's memory and the vines. It's like when your mind goes blank/you dissociate during the situation, wanting to have nothing to do with it. And the vines also representing how she, specially in this moment, was completely trapped by both her gift and her familial duty. Great job!

[@heystrobery8304]

"Can I just run away? Don't wanna stay, it's true. Everybody's watching me, I gotta be like you. But I wanna feel the shiver of something new" literally got goosebumps

[@luckyfox1826]

Well this almost made me cry. I think this perfectly captures how Isablea would feel. Really like that the phrase "What else can I do?" remained, but I has a completely different meaning in this context.

[@poisoned_rock]

i love this ! the sad potential she had in the movie always intrigued me

[@eventspredetermined]

I’m obsessed both of the Isabella songs! SO good!

[@melimelimelimelimeli84]

this demonstrates the importance of Mirabel not having her own powers. Family members all want "perfection", the common thing completely overwhelms the ego, so they are always afraid if they no longer have strength. Mirabel also wants to be perfect, she searches for her gift and she realizes the dark side, the "responsibilities" of receiving the gift. And she changes it, saving the family from a darker future. Although I feel sorry for Mirabel because she was not given gifts and was overlooked by her family and everyone, everything has its cause.

[@elizasear3437]

I’d love to see a fic about this to really delve into Isabella’s mind and emotions. This video explores and displays them beautifully but I’d love to see even more. Plus her reaction after her finally letting loose at the end. ❤ Amazing video and concept

[@astralaurora4165]

The way almost every character in the family could’ve been one bad day away from snapping…I could definitely see Isabela being one of the first of the grandchildren to snap since she’s held up her persona for so long.

[@moony2703]

Beautiful angst.

[@ayonixanimations]

This made me realise how the original lyrics can actually be seen through such a negative light. This was gorgeous, amazing job on the song, lyrics, and animation.

[@idaliagonzalez327]

I genuinely believe that Mariano would accept her imperfections. He just wants someone to love, match his vibe. Which, the himbo energy is strong in this one. He would 100% support her and do his best to help Isa manage her anxieties. (But of course, this does not mean Isabella needs to stay (married) with Mariano even if he’s supportive.)

[@cheerti80]

0:58 Mirabel sound is VERY BEAUTIFUL Sending love to you, from Thailand❤

[@MilkyyMelodies]

I’m glad you like Mirabel’s voice! I did the voices for both Mirabel and Isabela 💜🎶

[@therosychannel8161]

OMG THAT WAS A MASTER PIECE OMG OMG OMG I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT OMGGGGG UR VOICE IS SO PRETTY AHHHHHHH IM LITERALLY FAN GIRLINGGGGG AMHHHAHHAHAH

[@miamouton2249]

I know it's just a disney movie, but this animatic song made me start sobbing. This was somehow really emotional, so thank you so much for you creativity!

[@NothingSuspiciousHere]

The singing is perfect. The singer has a perfect voice ❤

[@LauraM96829]

This is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. Great job! On a lighter note, imagine at the end where Isabela breaks down and the vines cover the town, Abuela looks at Mirabel and says, “Somehow this your fault”.

[@Viod753]

This is amazing!!!! This story of a woman having to go along with an arranged marriage (Something that also happened in real life) and ultimately buckling under the pressure of it all is great!

[@rissaver5199]

I don't know if it was intentional or not, but I find it truly heartbreaking that despite having such a big family Isabela prepares for her wedding alone. Walks down the aisle alone. I think that maybe she chose to do it that way, because she was afraid that she would break down and also because she would want them around during her wedding day if it mattered. If she loved her future husband, if she wanted to share that love and happiness. All she has now is despair which she cannot share with anyone. Needs to keep that hurricane inside, showing the perfect bride, golden child everyone want. My heart got shattered into even more pieces now that I thought about it

[@shunuu]

I believed if it got to this point Mirabel would interject. When she didn’t my heart shattered. Isa is like a cactus, she’s holding so much inside but her outside exterior is strong and defensive. She is truly trying her best and hiding her potential.. I loved this movie and Isa was my favourite, I think I was drawn to the breakdown and the feeling of trying to be perfection. As someone who’s struggled with depression for years and spent years trying to be a perfect child to save my family, I relate most to her of the siblings

[@shieldgenerator7]

i love how you kept the same song title but twisted it to mean something completely different while still using the same exact words. sent chills up my spine

[@carriewright3962]

I love how Dolores was sad as isa walked down, it captured how she was suppose to be with him