World of Warcraft AMV - Phoenix

A fan-made, action-oriented music video tribute to World of Warcraft, using the song The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy.
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Hey guys! It's been a while since I've made an AMV, and so, itching to make another one, I was looking around for suitable content when I stumbled upon the fact that Blizzard was teasing a new WoW expansion.
In a sudden surge of inspiration, I worked for several weeks on this AMV and asked my WoW friends what they thought of it... only for them to tell me they didn't like it, haha. They said the song (Phoenix) didn't fit the character and the lore of WoW - which, honestly was valid feedback!
But torn between scrapping the project altogether and releasing it, I suddenly remembered adage of mine - while it is true that you make videos for other people, you also must make them for yourself, and if you like it, then other people probably will too.
As I watched this AMV over and over again, I realized that I did indeed enjoy it a tonne - it's fast paced, with lots of cool action shots and fun sync moments, and it really gets me excited for WoW - even though I've never gotten past level 20 before, haha.
So after fine-tuning it for over a month now, I figured I'd release it for ya'll - it was a blast to make, and I always get a kick out of watching it, so I hope you do too! :D
Disclaimer: This video has been fan-made for entertainment purposes only. I own nothing in this video - all rights belong to Blizzard Entertainment and Fall Out Boy.

[@mistymountainpro]

once i saw the hammers coming down on Deathwing's plate armor, timed up with the music i thought "wow"! Great job, keep it up.

[@years1hundred]

Haha, that was a really fun part to put together - I realized the synergy as soon as I saw that part in the cinematic! I'm really glad you spotted it, MMP, and I'm also really glad you enjoyed the video as a whole! Thank you very much for your kind words - I really appreciate it :)

[@ayayema88]

The sync moment at 0:58 had me laughing with tears, who knew orcs were such great sync dancers! :)) Fantastic AMV btw, I hadn't seen one this good in a while! :D

[@years1hundred]

+ayayema88 Hahaha, I'm so glad you caught and appreciated that, Ayayema! I worked so long to get the timing just right on it, so thank you so much for noticing it! :D And thank you for watching! I'm really glad you enjoyed it so much! :D

[@franciscograbina3913]

This is perfect, This is World of Warcraft Good Job Simon!!!

[@years1hundred]

+Francisco Grabina Thank you so much for your kind words, Francisco! I'm really glad you liked it, and I'm glad it captured the spirit of WoW for you! That was my goal, so I'm super glad it came across that way! :D

[@hosmaster6874]

One of the vest videos i have ever seen! WELL DONE! :)

[@johnlock2672]

Best wow gmv I've seen so far

[@jardix3667]

Amazing video, perfect timing and editing; not sure what else I can say that hasn't already been said! Keep up the great work!

[@justinebowman3305]

God this was amazingly put together

[@thesolidsalad7338]

amazing and plus the Dead on Dance to the beat

[@thesolidsalad7338]

man orcs are dead on to the beat

[@years1hundred]

Haha, thank you very much Sabo! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah - having the Orc dance to the beat like that was a lot of fun to do! When I first cut the video like that, I couldn't help but smile every time I watched it to make sure the timing was right. :) It's one of my fave parts of the video, and so I'm glad you also liked it too! :D

[@NORaskeladden]

Love that song! Very nice work man!

[@years1hundred]

+Askeladden NOR Thank you, Askeladden! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! And yeah, I only just recently became familiar with the song, and I couldn't believe I'd missed out on it for so long! :D

[@P3pucz]

Absolute perfection 😍

[@NickyColtz]

espetacular meu amigo, continua você tem talento!

[@years1hundred]

+George Neves Thank you very much, friend! I'm really glad you enjoyed it so much! And thank you for your kind words - I really appreciate it! :)

[@trendane]

VERY nicely done, sir!!

[@years1hundred]

+Trendane Sparks Thank you very much, Tren! I'm really glad you took the time to watch it, and even gladder (is that a word?) that you enjoyed it! :D

[@trendane]

+years1hundred It's a word now, by God!

[@years1hundred]

+Trendane Sparks Ooh, can "funner" be an official word too, then??

[@trendane]

+years1hundred It practically is!

[@BlairCicc]

It'd deserve much more views! D:

[@years1hundred]

Aww, thank you, Eleora! I'm really glad you liked the video so much! But honestly, views don't really matter that much to me - so long as the people who did watch the video enjoyed it, then I'm happy! ^_^

[@BlairCicc]

Keep up that awesome work! C: you're really talented.

[@years1hundred]

Thank you! Haha, I checked out some of your videos - you have really good timing, cuts, and pace! Your works really flow well! Especially the fan-made Inuyasha OP - it's REALLY had to capture the spirit of an anime opening, but you nailed it! Noticed that your latest video was in 2014 - you should try your hand at making more videos soon. :)

[@BlairCicc]

Awww that's so nice of you! thank youu~ ^^ I'd love to make much more vids in the future, if i'll have a chance,make a better quality,etcetc- but thank you ˘you're so kind. ♥

[@years1hundred]

I'm looking forward to it! Next time you make a video, please let me know - I would love to check it out! :)

[@DARKFIRES2006]

totally awesome - thank you thank you thank you ☺

[@dxinsider]

EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emeliaerickson990]

I personally love WoW, this is so cool 🤩

[@years1hundred]

I'm really glad you enjoy it so much! :)

[@АнастасияЗахарова-г9н]

Your clip so cool, OMG! make it more!

[@lorddeath0102]

AWSOME

[@RealDaswolfen]

Well done!

[@years1hundred]

Thank you, Daswolfen! I'm really glad you liked the video! Thank you for taking the time to watch it, as well as for your comment! I really appreciate it! :)

[@AnnoyingTiger888]

It's soooo badass!

[@Skarlet.21]

Lok'tar Ogar! For the Horde! 🔥💪🔥

[@saint_spine2551]

Bish you better get 10000000000000000000k views

[@KinderSurprise008]

LOVE

[@silvda8300]

Good Job!

[@years1hundred]

+SilvDA Thank you very much, SilvDA! I'm really glad you liked it! And thanks so much for watching! I greatly appreciate it :)

[@MoheadageXXIV]

We need new version of this

[@PinchOfLuck]

If only that aging turd of a game looked like the CGI. :D Great montage tho.

[@years1hundred]

+Robert Ra Haha, thank you, Robert! And yeah, 10 years later, it's definitely showing it's age, but due to that, I think it's a testament to it's compelling gameplay that it has as many subscribers as it still does. :) Now Star Citizen, on the other hand.... that game is being designed to look just as good 10 year later :D

[@averageaustralian7488]

Wow

[@AsmodeusGamingAdventures]

0:31 HMPH

[@ธวัชชัยมิตรวงค์]

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