The Protomen - The Will of One

[@thetruefeatherqueen]

Years later i wonder. Are you still animating? Did you migrate somewhere new? Art school? Did you follow your passions? Are you okay? I might be whistling into the void a little, who knows if you ever check back here. But if you do, know you're touching people to this day with your work. I hope you're out there happy somewhere. 💙💜💙

[@TheSareus]

No response in 4 years that's not a good sign =/

[@ryshenton]

the twenty stories high thing, it' from MEGAMAN 2, at the start of the game it pans up all the way to the top where megaman is standing on top of a skyscraper over looking a city where there was just abunch of explosons.

[@BlitzedNostradamus]

As somebody who's seen the Protomen play live twice in one week (First in Reno, NV then the next at PAX 2012 in Seattle, WA), there's no question as to how pants shittingly awesome they are live. If you ever get a chance to see them live, even if it's in some crappy-hole-in-the-wall bar downtown, for Christ sake, GO FUCKING SEE THEM LIVE.

[@assamurai]

@westerfield7: crowds form in Protomen songs like, five times per album. XD In Act II, the extra narration talks about how the robots took pretty much all of the human jobs as the first stage of Wily's takeover. I could believe that people who have nothing to do all the time would just follow something interesting. It reinforces that the overwhelming majority of people in the Protomen's universe are content to be sheep.

[@DarkEyedBlues]

I didn't say they screwed up the art, i just (being the nerd I am) noticed an inconsistency and pointed it out. I really like her work and it's almost perfectly what I imagine when I listen to the music. I prefer to ask questions about imperfections in a creative work and not assume what others are thinking.

[@redstreak9430]

I wish you could’ve animated at least the rest of Act 1.

[@GruntLogic]

"Even here it is not safe. Even this grave has been defaced. Someone has written on this stone, in some angry hand, 'Hope rides.... ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'!" Love that part!

[@strangeyoungman]

I just saw the Protemen live (March 6, Glasslands in Brooklyn) and they were mind-blowing. My arm hurts like hell now! Worth it, though.

[@guided_by_invoices]

*cue gushing mountains of praise* But seriously, it's obvious that you've gotten even better with sprites 'n whatnot since the Unrest video. Excellent, excellent work. Oh, and that guy in the aviators is a TOTAL badass.

[@Armstrongpn]

This is better in its 4 minutes 10 seconds than most sci-fi movies are in 2 hours. Hope Rides Alone!

[@TalicTehFoxx]

When they performed about two years ago at MAGFest, they acted out this whole thing on stage. I'm pretty sure Mega Man and Protoman just talked and Proto tried to convince him it was useless to save the people who don't fight for themselves and would rather die than watch his brother do something as futile as that, so he took Mega Man's blaster and held it against himself while Mega Man shot him.

[@TigerDRena]

After all these years this is still one of my favourite videos to one of my favourite songs. Thanks for creating this!

[@LordKKM]

I'd love to see you tackle Act 2. I imagine it as drastically different from this- a neon, colourful, oppressive city, that at night goes pitch black.

[@ehdoo426]

such chills on the line "the fight of protoman"

[@FlamingZelda3]

First time I ever understood that line. And the people chanting behind megaman giving him strength, chills.

[@emersondragon13]

Regardless of what anyone says beyond my comment... the music you use is awesome, and the visual you give it is undoubtedly just as awesome. For what its worth, well done

[@drhikarisan]

I know I already posted it on newgrounds but still Excellent work kimmy, the story you portrayed just fit the music so well. Please keep up the good work

[@VoidedFilms]

I really can't pick which of these AMVs I like better, both are so well done.

[@ZakFennie]

Thia is utterly amazing. Maybe hope doesn't ride alone after all.

[@duckie070]

I couldn't imagine a better visualization of this piece ;). Great and awesome work, and, like everyone is saying, please keep it up! We have control!

[@CentaurProductions]

Excellent work again dear. I believe I noticed a few sprite cameos in here, including half of you.

[@TopsideCrisis346]

As a long-time Mega-Fan, that is easily one of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen. A worthy reminder that all evil needs to triumph is for the good to do nothing, and all it needs to fall is for the good to rise up.

[@NinjaMoogle218]

I liked the subtitles. I liked the references to the other songs on the album, the ref to Hope Rides alone notwithstanding for its obviousness. I LOVED the Megaman RAWKFACE he busts out for the long notes. The anime part was only jarring because of the understandable but still sudden shift in art style. Your storyboarding was fantastic as well. Forget the haters. FANTASTIC JOB.

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@DaMojoCat: Yes, this. Thank you. It's also the words that Dr. Light sings in the background as Mega Man sings 'Even here it is not safe / Even this grave has been defaced / Someone has written on this stone / In some angry hand.'

[@SoldierPaladin]

Very nicely done for both of them! I think the drawn part shows Mega Man's facial expressions more then a sprite would do

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@Goatmon: I'm not sure ANYTHING could do Panther's voice true justice, but he does sing 'As I walk through these city streets.' :)

[@dahakachild]

You have brought the music to life very well... Pretty much before these I had a image of what the story looked like. Bravo on creating the perfect image to this. And long live the Protomen

[@Namurashi]

You did an amazing job, it sent chills down my spine. I almost teared up. I wish you made videos for the songs after. Seeing Protoman and Megaman fight would be so epic.

[@Skyfiresibs]

Wow, just found this. You made me feel some real emotion there, it's not an easy thing to do. Thank you.

[@JacobMinger]

This and the previous video for "Unrest In The House of Light" give me chills, their amazing. I agree with others that you should maybe try to do the other songs on this album. A full length version of this would be fantastic. I just discovered this band last night, and as a lover of Rock Opera and video games this was like the perfect story for me. You did a great job with the animation.

[@frootloopify]

You Protomen videos are AWESOME! I discovered them through your videos and immediately bought both the albums! Thank you and I hope we'll see more from you :)

[@joemanza5194]

I know The Protomen are working on an Act III album, but I think it should continue with this: Dr. Light creates Megaman X before shortly dying afterwards and leaving a message for X that he is humanity's last hope against Wily. But being the pacifist he is, X believes he cannot do it alone and spends at least two songs of the album trying to convince Mega Man to join him (and Zero, who has recently broke off of Wily's ranks) but the latter refuses at first, believing Protoman's last words.

[@superreviewerable]

GENIUS! you should write to the protomen!

[@mirrorzone5224]

From the song Hold Back the Night it sounds like Roll will have the task of convincing Megaman to come out of hiding and give humanity another chance. Also, I don't quite like the idea of Megaman and Megaman X existing at the same time since they're both effectively the same character. Perhaps in one of the songs someone begs him to be a hero once again and he responds with something along the lines of "I'm not a hero anymore." and then people take to calling him X as in 'ex' hero.

[@cumulonimbuscapillatus9312]

Nah dude, they've always been separate characters. Just having he outright flip to "X" doesn't work for me.

[@ragnarox2740]

but if i staaaaaaaaaaay here with you, then i will leave them to their doom! love this song its so epic

[@Sage0130]

You did an amazing job with this and "Unrest." Whether or not it's you, I hope someone continues these videos.

[@frootloopify]

You Protomen videos are AWESOME! I discovered them through your videos and immediately bought both the albums! Thank you and I hope we'll see more from you :) BTW the non-sprite style stuff was pretty good as well!

[@normalguycap]

Seriously, you are embarking in an awesome endeavor that is greatly appreciated! Continuing to make more of these would just be too great! I'm subscribing to keep up with your work.

[@Utopiansybill]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I LOVE YOU THANK YOU!!! God, I'm crying...it's so beautiful

[@Kierantheman36]

these videos are ridiculously amazing. RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING.

[@sigurdgram]

Right? I mean, these are some big undertakings, I'm not surprised this uploader didn't finish it, but you'd think SOMEONE would've tried to do more of this kind of thing... also your picture makes me giggle.

[@kemix1006]

Nice job on the flash man, also really enjoyed the original artwork, you have some nice artistic talent and I hope to see more of it.

[@LEGOpotatochip]

You should really do the entire album since these first 2 are very very good keep up the stupendous work!!!!

[@BaretBloodstone]

I've watched this thing probly 40 or 50 times. I still get a little teary eyed when he's standing at the grave reading his big brother's headstone, I can see alot of things in that shot, the sadness in his eyes, fury in his movements, Revenge in his stance, just to name a few, and thats just him. The enviornment and people are a whole other list all together.

[@Candleknight]

This is freakin awesome. You did a really great job with both these videos. I hope you do more!

[@aries144]

@Quarell2 Based on the vocals and considering that Megaman has basically decided that his current situation is so unacceptable that he's going to change it with violence all by himself, I'd say uber pissed would be the correct emotion to portray. If I were going to depict this live, I'd be shifting from determination to anger. Channeled rage (fury?!) is coming in the next part. He's about to tear apart everyone in his way and use their severed limbs as clubs! I'd say anger works. ;)

[@kermitmarx9732]

make more of this videos plese i have to see megaman killing protoman

[@ColdSpark824]

why would you watch brother fight brother?

[@joeymin4543]

ColdSpark824 Because there is no hero left in man.

[@kermitmarx9732]

LOL thats true

[@nope9233]

Hope rides alone

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@Goatmon Alright, you get to tell me I don't have a lot of imagination, ONCE, because I checked out your videos and you have a nice beard. While I'm honestly pretty happy with how it turned out, I can admit that I could have done more with it. This is only my second animated video, and the second thing I've made with Flash ever, so I'm glad I have room to grow. Thank you for your constructive criticism. :)

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@AdrianTepes21 I do have a couple of the citizens starting the chant a bit before the majority of them pick up after 'The fight of PROTOMAN,' but I think I was fairly accurate to the booklet notes... @musicalbee2003 The only lines Dr. Light has in this song are in the background during the grave scene, and Mega Man is certainly not singing them. Thanks for your guy's input, tho. ^.^

[@strife437]

love this really good to have a video of this story really helps clear some confusion and hope you make more kickass vids like these

[@Heder1981]

I simply have no words for that! Amazing,as the very concept of The Protomen! ^^

[@Sera696969]

Fantastic! Just can't believe the effort you've put in. The Protomen are wonderful and you've given their music some great visuals. Please do more! :o)

[@BehindTheVideoGames]

I can't handle this much epic-ness in one sitting.

[@Slaanash]

Great job on this video. The art is a little weird at the grave scene, though, yeah. If you make another video for a Protomen song, you should defineately do it for The Stand: Man or Machine

[@MrChaosdirge]

@Cthulhupunk No actually it is the people. It started as the robots those speakers are the ones that originally say it and then the people turn the message around to speak for themselves. The song is called the Will of one but it shows how the will of one person can change many. The people saying it are the same ones grouped around him in the last song telling him to kill Protoman. Which makes him realize he inspired them but they still don't get it.

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@DarkEyedBlues: Thank ya. I thought about the helmet, which the notes of 'Funeral for a Son' mentions was taken to Protoman's makeshift grave. I suppose I always imagined that it was buried, being that it was the only thing the people would have HAD to put into a grave. However, the Protomen have such a powerful impact on many different people. I couldn't hope to perfectly recreate the details of everyone's imaginations. :) @darkchiron: Thank you, and thanks for trying to defend me, lol. :D

[@fedupN]

Well done! Regarding the anime: Not bad per se, simply jarring going from style to the next. That aside; SUPERLATIVE work. Excellent. Do you have a video for Vengeance?

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@VegetaAlex Well, they've got The Gambler for women's vocals (she did Emily and the female chorus in Act II), but I somehow doubt the Protomen will introduce Roll to their canon. They have flat out said that there is no way they will ever use Bass, haha. ;)

[@aries144]

Kimmy, These are really awesome, keep it up!

[@pr9039]

OMG where are the rest of these?!

[@Pheonick]

Awesome job :D They should pay you to do an animation based on the feature, kinda like the daft punk discovery one, would be sweet!

[@ninthreaver]

I get such goosebumps from listening to the music of the protomen. Amazing.

[@mortalfire06]

You should make more of these videos they are really good.

[@Mathadar]

I still want to see more like this, I know they take a long time, but darnit these are so awesome!

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@mythril225 Yes, it's from the cd 'Makeup and Vanity Set Presents The Protomen,' and is available wherever fine Protomen merchandise is sold. (Website, Amazon, myspace).

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@VegetaAlex Hey, thanks! I was honestly feeling kinda bad about my lil doodles. Nice to know not EVERYONE hates them, lol. Anyway, I think I'll still be leaving them out in the future. ;)

[@AustralianBlueMage]

Nice. Truly hope you try your hand at the rest of the tracks.

[@sirkamina]

@strife437 the linear notes with the CD tell the story, for those who would hear it, those who would oppose the robots, those who would challenge their power

[@Armydude1233]

I've always imagined Vengeance to be Megaman in complete fucking savage killing mode, and if you do that song I really hope it ends up that way.

[@BlitzedNostradamus]

What're you talking about man that Queen tribute was fucking awesome! But regarding Ep. 3 I THINK they have a sneak peak out there somewhere.

[@MalcolmMcKie]

This was good, I look forward to seeing more.

[@Quikie93]

awesome video! i love it^^ fits extremely well into the song!

[@Educatedunhousedperson]

It would have been really cool if there had been a finalized act 3 to this story, but we all know how it is from playing or watching others play the video games. I love that this exists!

[@BaretBloodstone]

Only one word can explane the awsomeness of this... Epic

[@CynicalCadaver17]

Ohmegoodness! You need to do all the songs!!!

[@BaretBloodstone]

Please for the love all things Protomen keep going on these!!! Can't wait for the you do for Vengeance, if you do one. And for the good of the world please make one for Vengeance. Me and all almost every other Proto-soldier I know love that song.

[@Urilicia]

@Quarell2 The robots begin the chant to overrule the people's rise, but the people take the chant and turn it into a war chant.

[@erlewis1111]

I would love to see way more of these!

[@sigurdgram]

I'm not sure how I feel about the chant. they could be saying it to wily, telling him they've realized the whole v for vendetta thing, "people should not fear their governments, governments should be afraid of their people," or if they're addressing megaman, telling him they're ready for him to make a difference and that they'll support him unlike his brother. not saying they actually follow through, but...

[@bustedrims_Jr]

The people at 0:53 are like,"He's good!"

[@ChiefBones]

Man. I really want a video of the final confrontation.

[@Makiruz]

Awesome! Are you gonna do Vengeance and the The Stand? (I so want to see The Stand)

[@LNoHandle]

Yo Kimmy, when you gonna finish the vids man? No one captures the visuals of the songs like you do.

[@moshjosh84]

I love this video so much... well done!!! :D

[@Drakk2]

Make more! These are terrific! (plz!)

[@cakecakeham5823]

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Where can I crowdfund an animation of the entire album?

[@JacobMinger]

Oh, and I'd especially love to see one for "Vengeance" :)

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@ChaosDirge Because 'Hope Rides Alone' was the only one of their songs that already had a music video. I'd like to finish the cd and then circle around to do it, tho, and also 'Funeral for a Son.' :)

[@AngryNerdBird]

I Gotta say, Megaman calmly walking through the city during Panther's soaring vocals does not really do it justice.

[@Anders010]

Amazing work sir!

[@bensimpson7667]

My band is opening for these guys next Sunday in Chicago, it's going to be epic!

[@KarmaKimmy7]

Thanks! I wasn't sure about that bit, but I think it worked. ;D

[@Dragonlord4061]

Wow... that was friggin' cool!

[@akitohayama893]

I hope you make one of vengeance...still this has to be the best song on this album.

[@Twister980]

I understand why he thinks anger will solve things. He thinks humanity's last hope had died, so he decides he needs to finish what he started. Which leads up to the battle between Protoman and Megaman. Which leads to Megaman against Wily.

[@vincentmuyo]

Excellent work! Keep at it!

[@killerkirbydude]

@MacerXGP There's a point we can agree on. If I had MY way, there'd be at LEAST six or seven major parties. That would probably help.... at LEAST a little.

[@CornyCotton]

Ummm yeah I'm pretty sure you should make videos for ALL the songs. Even their Beards Going Nowhere song.

[@toxicbob2000]

As someone who did in fact see them at a crappy hole-in-the-wall bar in downtown KCMO, I can confirm that pants were shat.

[@izmaA]

when for vengeance? your videos are cool from mexico que grupo tan chingon xD

[@KarmaKimmy7]

@Polynema: YES it was quite a bit of work. Thank you very much. :D

[@VegetaAlex]

I'm pretty sure Protomand and Megaman don't really fight. Just as they are about to there is a shot, flash of light and Protoman falls. Which my friend beleives may have come from Bass who fired the shot that killed Protoman. So in a third cd Bass and possibly Roll Megaman's sister would be introduced to keep Dr. Light company. So they would need a womans voice to sing an entire song for her charecter.

[@MyRamenNoodles]

The Stand and The Sons of Fate would no doubt be wonderful. I can wait for those ^^ In the mean time I'll enjoy this and the Unrest one! ^O^ WE ARE YOUR HOPE! WE HAVE CONTROL! WE KEEP YOU SAFE!