Arsonist's Lullabye - ATLA Fire Siblings (Zuko & Azula)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2020
- i'd let them set me on fire no questions asked
I recently rewatched ATLA and it gave me so many FEELINGS so I processed by spending ages drawing something that I'll probably hate by tomorrow but such is the way of art so eh
this started as just a little thing with me learning how to use some basic after effects but obviously snowballed from there lmao. This is why I probably used too many pans and zooms and whatnot,,, 😔 can't give me anything smh.
to my subscribers, if any of you have read this far:
IT'S BEEN A WHILE AGAIN I'M SORRY
uh long story short everything sucked for a while but I'm back babeyy
obviously the soundtrack is not my own, and neither are the characters. They belong to Hozier and Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender respectively, duh. Art & dumb editing are all mine. - Фільми й анімація
Someone once said "The only difference between Zuko's and Azula's abuse is that you can see Zuko's scar" and man does that linger in my brain everytime I watch this
Well. Maybe this phrase sounds beautiful, sadly I can't agree with it fully. 😞 Different traumas is different traumas and oversimplification in due to poetic sounding is not smt I really like, if it disturbs facts.
Wowzers
That makes a lot of sense omg
The moment with Azula just staring into the fire hit me really hard for some reason. It seemed like something she actually did as a child and it fits so well with the song. All of this was just amazing!
I'm glad you think so! Most of the other scenes in here have basis in the show itself, but that one just felt right, idk.
Yes !!
that part gave me chills
Somewhat singing (shows zuko's mom) somewhat screams (shows ozai) Wow that one hit me. Great video!
*some would sing and some would scream
*some would
@@juliaversmissen9443 beat ya to it
Her name is Ursa, btw
There is literally so much lore stuffed into this animatic that syncs up with the lyrics, it's crazy!!! When he says, "I learned the voices died with me," while showing young Zuko's shocked face; that's him, learning from Azula that Ozai plans to kill him. That Ozai's shame will die with Zuko. Literally nuts! I love this so much!!
i love how you had "never tame your demons" with azula and "always keep them on a leash" with zuko. It really showcases how their roles reversed by the end of the show (azula losing her composure, and zuko gaining his)
ahhh thank you!!! it makes me so happy to see people appreciating all the choices i made with the lyrics and their symbolism haha!
YES THIS
Not to mention that the final agni kai ends with Azula literally in chains
So true and her staring into the flames seams like something she would do and it shows that she was crazy at a young age
Ok, so at 3:25 Azula has her hand on Zuko's shoulder, but once it cuts to the fire nation she isn't anymore. It's sorta like she wants to comfort and protect him, but once she's in the fire nation she isn't allowed to.
Nice catch! I didn’t notice that at all!
Not at ALL. Azula has literally tried to kill zuko multiple times. Do not even dare attempt this theory that she "wasnt allowed to care" it's not even plausible
@@The_Sphinx-22 Gtfo lol
I feel like just because she lived an abusive household doesn’t change the fact that Azula probably has anti social disorder (a sociopath.) However if raised right with understanding she could’ve turned out better ofc. Sociopaths can and do the right things with the right support
@@sovannah9219 I don’t think she’s actually a sociopath exactly. I think she has megalomaniac tendencies and on the spectrum of an antisocial personality disorder (which can also be called sociopathy) and that her mothers clear favoritism towards Zuko and calling her a monster didn’t help. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that she’s just 14 in the show... this doesn’t excuse her thou, she *needs* help. But it’s not just her being a sociopath.
"All you had was your fire / and a place you need to reach" parallel of Azula and the throne and Zuko with the picture of Aang and the map.... breathtaking
ahhh thank you!!!!
And then "the place you need to reach" being Zuko, showing how the place Azula needs to reach now is her brother, who was inferior to her all his life, but now surpassed her
I really like how the song and art reflects the parallels between Zuko and Azula.
A picture that really got me was how there’s the two of azula and zuko, first in the earth blender clothes and azula actually has a comforting hand on zuko’s shoulder, but only for a moment because it’s gone when they’re in fire nation clothes again. It show for a moment that they’re siblings that both suffered growing up, and maybe how they carry a shred of a sibling bond.
Like how in the beach episode, when azula for the only time in the series sought zuko out and genuinely seemed care and empathize with zuko as he was reflecting on his parents and being a family. Azula asking him to come with her and commented that it was a depressing place, as she likely shared similar thoughts to zuko.
Ik this got really deep but just goes to show how amazing this art was, besides just being beautifully drawn. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.
ahhh thanks so much! I'm glad you caught that, I've always personally seen it as there was some genuine affection there, as much as it may be buried. I guess it's all down to interpretation bc obviously Azula can be very manipulative so some people view her signs of concern as false, but there are definitely a few times in the show where she seems to show care for Zuko with nothing to gain for herself so 🤷♂️
Thank you!!! That's what I was thinking, but better explained
"When I knew love's perfect ache-"
*Please be Iroh, please be Iroh-*
**Iroh shows up**
YES
A regular "sketchy" animatic is already hard to do, but *this*? Fully painted/rendered? Amazing!! I can't imagine the work it must have took! It's beautiful, congrats :)))
Thank you so much!! I just felt like arsonist's lullabye really needs that dramatic shading y'know?😂
@@frustratedpigeon1924 True dat
God bless
@@frustratedpigeon1924 how long did this take you?
@Adam Ryan ok?
when it cuts from zuko looking up at his father in tears to the handprint on his face..... i teared up ngl. it hits you when you least expect just how cruel that was
yeah :(((( poor zuko
I've never seen an animatic like this before. Its fully colored and everything! Well done!
"Loves perfect ache" being the only time we see Iroh is SENDING me.
3:26-3:27 where azula almost looks like shes protecting zuko melts my heart :)
I know it's typical for artists to dislike their old art as they improve, but I, for one, think this is stunning, especially in the way you faithfully recreated so many scenes from the show, and in such detail. Special attention goes to Azula's pose at 3:43. I also liked the shading on Ozai's face at 0:25 and Azula's snarling expression at 3:32. Excellent work!
Thanks so much! That final Azula pose was definitely the frame I spent the longest on, so I'm glad it's appreciated!!
In general I'm proud of it but as you can imagine I've spent a lot of time looking at every frame of this so there's been plenty of time to see the mistakes haha.
@@frustratedpigeon1924 Yeah, you nailed the Azula pose. I recognized it instantly. Keep up the good work!
God bless
And at 1:26, the throne looks so powerful and imposing
@@frustratedpigeon1924 ehat software did you use to make them?
This is beautifully done. Amazing song too! I especially like the part where it’s talking about “gasoline was on his clothes” and it cuts to the curtain to the war room. As in speaking out in that war room was the catalyst for his destiny.
Omg I just wrote a comment saying a similar thing! It's like that lyric became a metaphor for how Zuko standing up to Ozai was similar to pouring gasoline on himself, setting himself up to be literally burned.
Words cannot express the actual chills I got and the sheer power radiating off of this animatic.
Arsonist's Lullaby was written for Azula, Hozier told me.
umm the colours
the detail
the music
the emotion
THIS IS TALENT
i deadass felt my soul leave my body at the transition at 2:27
same
"Some would sing." - *Ursa* -
"Some would scream." - *Ozai* -
_Gorgeous work!~_
Saw arsonists lullaby, saw Azula, I was like: hell yes this is about to be lit
I-
I genuinely have no words to explain how much I love this.
Just, wow. Wow.
The way you painted all these scenes ack, it's so pretty oml, good job!
Thanks so much to everyone who's been so kind!! I'll try to make more stuff soon! If anyone has anything in particular they'd like to see from me I'm happy to take suggestions!
No promises obviously but I usually just make something when inspiration hits so if you have a good idea you'd like to see made a reality lemme know!!! I might just do it :D
The owl house or Ok ko?
This is amazing you should continue working on similar projects like this!
Blame by Air Traffic Controller for Aang and Katara (on the subject of the air nation genocide)!
Woman King by Iron & Wine for Korra!
Fix You by Coldplay for Asami/Korra post-poisoning!
I recommend a show called Gravity Falls.
Something for Fire Emblem: Three Houses?
I know this is all stuff that happened in the show, but seeing it told from Zuko and Azula's side first really gives it a different perspective. I love it.
Thank you!
THIS IS SO AMAZING I SEARCHED FOR NEW ATLA CONTENT AND WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED I AM VERY EXCITED RIGHT NOW THIS IS SO AMAZING AND YOU ARE SO INCREDIBLY TALENTED. I AM SHAKING AND I AM ALSO PLANNING TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE I KNOW THIS IS A MASTERPIECE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING THIS TO MY EYES YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT YOU ARE A GODSENT. GODSPEED, MY FRIEND. GODSPEED.
WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH i know this is 2 weeks old but my brain is dumb and gives me anxiety about checking comments because I worry someone will tell me to die for drawing bad or something and GAH IDK JUST THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!
Frustrated Pigeon U ARE SO WELCOME U DESERRVE IT ROYALTY!!!!!!!!!!
Love this. Two characters with deep complexity.
The amount of detail in each scene is so breathtaking!!
I couldn’t even imagine the amount of effort this took😳, it’s a masterpiece
Why are you so underrated
It’s criminal
This is so good! I especially loved the quote “I knew something would always rule me” with Ozai standing over zuko because for so long he was the thing dictating all of Zuko’s actions and beliefs. And then the cut to “all you have is your fire and the place you need to reach” with aang as the place zuko has needed to reach is just incredible. This is so well done.
Thank you!!!
okay but imagine the last lyric "always keep them on a leash" and it's azula breathing fire, crying, chained to the water grate
oh damn that would've been good! too bad I didn't think of it, oh well. tbh im not sure my heart could take drawing that scene anyway ;;
@@frustratedpigeon1924 Honestly, it would've killed me to have to watch it. This is a super great video btw! :))
Or maybe the image of Zuko visiting Ozai in prison. Zuko now has his demon on a lead.
i have been listening to this song and thinking about it and azula for the past couple of weeks, and then this popped up in my youtube recommended and i literally gasped out loud. i was ready to love this as soon as i clicked on it, and yet you absolutely BLEW me away. this is simply stunning in every possible way. absolutely, genuinely incredible.
Thank you so much! The song is just SO GOOD for them I was really surprised when I couldn't find anything else like this so I just had to make it myself lol
That part where 13 y. o. Zuko is crying and then the transition to him with his scar.. Hits hard...
i am probably slowly becoming the majority of the views. i have this on repeat for like 4 hours each day.
GOD this art is so beautiful!! if this is the last thing i saw before i died, i would die happy
The lyrics work so hauntingly well with this animatic oh my gosh. And the visuals a purely stunning. Azula and Zuko’s development will always be a staple in the world animation and story writing AND YOU DID IT SO MUCH JUSTICE!! This animatic is immaculate thank you for being such a beautiful vision to life.
omg thank you so much ;;
why the hell do you not have more views? Im sharing this with a server im in.
I basically never leave comments, but this deserves so much praise ... your colours and art are so lush and the story beats are impeccable and its bringing out All The Emotion. the lighting in every scene and every frame is so gorgeous, its like the sun/candlelight loves these fire children - I think all the earth kingdom scenes are my favourite. the contemplation on zuko's face as he holds the knife, then the fierce determination as he cuts off his hair... his trusting open expression with uncle iroh... the uncertain horror watching azula(and the lightning lighting him in his eyes... HIS EYES...and azula oh my GOSH). especially with that contrast with azula's smug determination... and azula putting one hand on his shoulder... anyway spectacular work pigeon, you are loved
thank you SO MUCH omg.. tbh I was having kind of a rough day and this comment actually made me feel heaps better :') I'm really glad you like it!
Azula: I'm sorry it had to end this way BROTHER!
Zuko: No, you're not.
Is this my 11th time watching this?....yes
Will I probably end up watching this another 100 times?....most likely
Is this an amazing animatic? Absolutely
thank you so much ;;
Legit man I’ve just been watching it on repeat the last couple of days 😂
the parallels between “and all you have is your fire, and the place you need to reach” for azula and zuko... wow!!!
Oh wow, this is so beautiful and the song fits so perfectly. The part that goes from the shot of Zuko kneeling in the Agni Kai to him scarred and on his ship??? *chefs kiss* perfection
Hozier and ATLA smth i never knew i needed or would go so well together ❤
Me and my partner were just discussing how this song fits them so well the other day and I am so happy someone had the same thought and made something so awesome as a result :') ❤️
this gave me full-body shivers
I think this song really fits Zuko and Azula’s stories. The art is amazing, and I really like how you showed them when the lyrics made sense. I feel like if I had to pick one song that would fit Zuko’s character, it would be this song. Overall, this is beautiful!
Thank you! I agree, I think the song fits them very well :)
"All you have is your fire" WHO KNEW THIS SONG WAS ABOUT THEM??!!! These poor kids had NOTHING disguised as having EVERYTHING.
"Don't you ever tame your demons, but always keep 'em on a leash"
This was beautiful! It's seldom you see an animatic with so much attention to detail (and even coloured!). But the thing that stroke me the most is how expressive the frames were! You could feel the character's emotion as well as the whole situation they were in. Truly an amazing artwork! Keep it up!
Thank you! That means a lot :)
The parallels between Azula and Zuko here were shown really well!
Thank you!!
Too good. I should have had to pay to see this I think
youtube won't let me monetize bc of the copyrighted music 😔 thank you though!
Dude... I... I just... I'm at a loss for words. I love this, this is so beautiful. The animation, the artwork, the coloring, the poses, the expressions, everything. The amount of work that must've gone into this... wow. Kudos and props and everything, dude. Just stunning, absolutely stunning.
Thank you!!
Straight up this gave me CHILLS the whole time
Every second is litteraly perfect!
This is incredible! And now to send to every single one of my friends. Omg. I am so shook.
aww thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
Oh my god this is the most amazing thing I ever watched.
Im??? Oh my g-d???? I love this so much!!!!! “You soon find you have few choices” fit so well w them
thank you!
When I was a man I thought it ended, when I knew loves perfect ache really hit me hard, it just absolutely describes zuko and iroh’s relationship so well this is probably my favorite vid on yt well DONE
thank you so much omg
If I had to pick a favourite part.... there’d be two I think. First is “my senses fooled me; thought gasoline was on my clothes... I knew that scent was mine alone” with Zuko at the war meeting and the Agni Kai. Just like, the extra depth that adds to the lyrics is just... wow.
And the other part that hit me hardest was Lee in the earth kingdom “when I was a man, I thought it ended/ when I knew love’s perfect ache. But my peace was always dependant / on all the ashes in my wake.” Like, he had this new life and was finally free and starting to learn what life could be free from abuse, thought he could have a fresh start and all that. But then his past showed up again and it took him right back and just... ughhh I don’t have all the right words but if I did I’d sit and talk about those two moments for HOURS bc MAN
And also the “all you have is your fire” line, every time it comes up it’s just. So powerful and perfect and moving
Oh and of course the part with young Azula sitting staring at the fire. Ik a lot of people have talked about that already but just... AHHH
Thank you so much!!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! It means so much to me when people really take the time to look into the meaning of the lyrics and everything since I obviously spent a lot of time doing just that when I made it :'D your comments made my day omg
@@frustratedpigeon1924 aw I’m glad I could make your day! And all that work really paid off, it’s truly an incredible piece of art. I literally can’t stop rewatching it
THIS US NOTHING SHORT OF STUNNING OHMYGOD
Catch me watching this repeatedly because i just *screams with happiness*
gah thank you! I'm glad you like it!! it means so much to see people enjoying stuff i make :'D
Zuko's scar is on his head , Azula's scar is in her head.
Your art is STUNNING and the song choice was perfection! Great job, I’m gonna spread this everywhere
Thank you so much!!
The symbolism and story that is in every one of this panels is absolutely stunning and the way that each set of lyrics fit with their respective panels is amazing
Ugh I KNOW right
OH MY GOOOOOOOOSH BRO THIS IS _INCREDIBLE_ . The art is so so so good, rhe shading and the way you drew their hair is spectacular. and the song is PERFECT. I looooove the fire effect and the lighting. Man this is so good thank you for making it! You are amazing and so skilled and talented, it's insane! 🔥🔥🔥
AHHH thank you so much!! I'm glad you liked it!!
This is masterpiece
The drawing, the rendering, and especially the *symbolism*
2:24 I love how when the music gets louder you show Zuko's scar as he's tracking down Aang. That hit hard.
this is so incredibly beautiful and well made. Ur talent is unbelievable I am in love
This song used to give me goosebumps but after hearing it so much it doesn't anymore. This animation gave me those goosebumps again, this is amazing
The feels they feel my soul can only take so much
this is absolutely amazing. you captured their dynamic and how tragic it was that they were fated to duel each other so well, and this song fits perfectly
and the ART! IT’S AMAZING
Thank you so much!!
holy shit that is AMAZING, thank the skies for the ATLA revival because this is a masterpiece
Thank you!! yes im living for the revival
Oh my God. This. Is. Incredible. I have no words to explain how much i love this and how talented you are. Im impressed.
thank you!!
This is amazing! The song fits perfectly and the art is incredibly well done. I was particularly impressed with the part in the beginning where Azula is staring into the fire and the flames pulse in time with the beat. Great job!
Thank you! I had a lot of fun doing that part haha
Since Zuko and Azula's arc has always hit a sore spot with me, this animatic gave me such chills!
CHILLING, beautiful, oh my god, i'm a little terrified by the amount of effort that clearly went into this holy shit, amazing! I love it!
You’re use of the warm colors is beautiful
thanks!!
this was fantastic. not only was the art ~immaculate~ but the way you paired the lyrics with the story and the art was phenomenal. I am so glad i watched this
thank you!
I GOT CHILLS omg the way you paired the lyrics with the characters is immaculate 🔥🔥🔥 azula with the "all you have is your fire" especially 😩
+ the "tame your demons" line omg
OH MY SWEET TEA CAKES THIS IS GORGEOUS AMAZING FANTASTIC AND ABSOLUTELY INDESCRIBABLY AWESOME!!!!!
THANK YOU! "oh my sweet tea cakes" has gotta be one of my favorite compliments on here so far LMAO
Honestly... this is stellar. Top notch. The poses are fluid, the painting is phenomenal. And the lighting is out of this world, this is Honestly perfect!!!!
ahh thank you so much!
@@frustratedpigeon1924 you're welcome!
Just wanted to say this is really cool, the scene changes mesh so well with the song and the hits are hella poignant, thanks for making this.
thank you!
I can tell so much work was put into this. Outstanding. It made me feel so much
Such a *beautiful* interpretation of this song. 👌✨
Thank you for spending so much time creating this! It is so beautiful one of my favorite animatics I’ve ever seen. You are extremely talented
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
well then. guess i'm going to be obsessed with this until the unforeseeable future
This is GORGEOUS omg??? The song choice is perfect and the way you lined up the shots and story with the lyrics was so precise and thoughtful, and your style is just beautiful. I've never seen an animatic this detailed before either, I'm so impressed!!!!! Gonna go and send this to like, everyone now!!
Thank you so much!!
This is so underrated! The artwork is beautiful!
your art is gorgeous! I espescially liked zuko's eyes, they were spot on!
thank you!
I dont usually comment on youtube videos because... idk why. But this- this was so amazing and gorgeous i just had to. Your art is /beautiful/ and the song matched perfectly. I am astounded by the beauty and your effort. You are amazing! And you've earned a new subscriber. Keep up the amazing work!!
Thank you so much ;;
This is an incredible animation! You captured the emotion of Zuko and Azula's story arc beautifully, and I could watch this fifteen times over! Bravo!!!!
Thank you so much!!
I’ve never actually watched atla but I love hozier and I love this video and I think maybe I love you a little bit
aw thanks i love u too. also atla is a freakin' masterpiece of a show, i'd give anything to be able to watch it again for the first time
@@frustratedpigeon1924 my sister’s watching it at the moment and she always goes on about how good it is. I think I might watch it at some point but I have too much going on at the moment!
@@Ivy3h Well I hope you can get around to it when you have time!
Bless you for making this, I love this song and I always think of zuko when I hear it so I love this and I never thought of thinking about it in azula’s perspective but it makes so much sense, the highest of praise for the concept and the art !!!
thanks so much! the song really is perfect for them in my opinion :)
I LOVE YOUR STYLE, THIS LOOKS PHENOMENAL!!! I love how you drew Zuko's face as pretty soft because that made him look actually as young as he was ❤❤❤
PERFECT AND UNDERRATED!! THE COLORS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND YOU COLORED EVERYTHING!! EVERY SCENE AND ITS SONG LYRIC IS SO WELL CHOSEN AND THE DRAWING JUST HAVE SO MUCH AND THE RIGHT EMOTIONS!!! I SAY LOUVRE
THANK YOU SM!!
@@frustratedpigeon1924 WAAA I CANT BELIEVE YOU ANSWERED!! BUT JUST- PERFECT JOB
This is gorgeously well done, both artistically and storytelling-wise. I love how the lighting and colors play a key role in how the characters are doing. We mostly see Azula in a bright fiery setting and with her (brief) blue lightning bolt, and we also see Zuko within a bright fiery setting but in more calm settings as well, such as when he is living in the Earth Kingdom with Uncle Iroh. The colors and settings are conveying the siblings’ stories, emotions, and developments. Incredible job!!
Okay, this is seriously fantastic, the artistry and attention to detail makes this great, the deeper meanings and characteristically attuned imagery mixed with the song makes this amazing.
I love the narrative flip of the lyrics as it's shifts from azula knowing exactly who she is to losing herself in her own desperate need to prove her worth and image, vs the same story being told for zuko, just in reverse.
The only difference is that azula didn't believe she needed anyone, she thought her own cruelty would protect her from herself but it wasn't enough.
With zuko, he never appreciated what iroh did for him until he was without him however, he didn't have the need to prove perfection as he was never that in anyone's eyes (except perhaps his mother's) which allowed him to acccept his mistakes and try to improve.
Meanwhile, that's the whole reason azula is the way she is. She's had to live under the expectations that came with the toxic perfectionism from her father: a man who nearly murdered his own son over questioning the morality of abandoning an entire platoon of soldiers to die just to get a little bit ahead instead of coming up with a different strategy. So naturally, she would be terrified of the same fate befalling her, lest she step out of line, hence why it would go against her own survival instincts to accept she messed up in even the slightest.
And that scene where she stares into the fire? Phenomenal.
It so perfectly captures her lust for power, the same power that brought the only emotion from her father to her: terror.
He never once showed any love for azula, he only ever showed how proud he was for *"his"* achievement of azulas success.
Truly, the only thing she had was her fire; her source of power, the likes of which to rule over others simply because she has known nothing else.
[Of course, her mother cared for her in some sense but she was ultimately still terrified of azula. Not to mention, azulas behavior garnered discipline from her mother, the likes of which she would never do in front of her father for fear of her own well being.
And because her mother feared her, she used that to further manipulate their mother into the same vicious cycle that was endured with her fater - fear me, and i wont hurt you. Thus ruining her only chances to feel loved for who she is]
Bro where do I even begin. A 4 minute long fully colored and rendered animatic. To Hozier no less. Literally how did you manage this at this quality. This deserves so much more attention than it has.
ahh thank you! it just took a lot of time and dedication :'D
Oh, I thought the “knew love’s perfect ache,” bit would be about Azula and Ty Lee, but this works too
well the lyric proceeding it is "when I was a man I thought it ended" so overall I thought the passage fit more w/ Zuko ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm going to be thinking of them now when I listen to this song. It suits them so nicely.