The Grand Illusion (V16) First Ascent

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  • @totheair247
    @totheair247 4 роки тому +1169

    I honestly like how quiet it was when he finished it and just Nathaniel taking it in. So good

    • @CJski
      @CJski 4 роки тому +40

      these guys are getting TOO mellow

    • @lukemoorefield9596
      @lukemoorefield9596 4 роки тому +12

      Agreed, it was a cool moment

    • @EricBurbeck
      @EricBurbeck 4 роки тому +38

      So much better than “fucking let’s gooooo!!!”

    • @MrSilencetreatment
      @MrSilencetreatment 4 роки тому +14

      I missed the allez!!!! stay tight!!! come on!!!! drill it dude!!!! yells until your ears bleed

    • @hooger1313
      @hooger1313 4 роки тому +9

      And so intimate too...

  • @Perrseus
    @Perrseus 4 роки тому +673

    This is probably one of the best videos on mellow... These are some crazy strong boys god damn

    • @weebig
      @weebig 4 роки тому +15

      Ya man agreed, The video, the strength of drew and nathanial. I like how theyre different dudes but still have the same passion. literally the best mellow yet

    • @TheCorrectionist1984
      @TheCorrectionist1984 3 роки тому

      Cuz it's the closest to a sport route.

  • @harry_c
    @harry_c 4 роки тому +167

    I love how Nathaniel's realization that he will send the boulder unfolds naturally on the screen without unnecessary exposition or commentary. The story is so powerfully told by just the video footage alone. Bravo

  • @EmilAbrahamsson
    @EmilAbrahamsson 4 роки тому +342

    Damn, thanks for this

    • @thewateringwiz7118
      @thewateringwiz7118 4 роки тому +34

      I hope we'll see you on Mellow too one day !

    • @erraticbro
      @erraticbro 4 роки тому +16

      Motivation for the big island 💪🏼

    • @Goofygreyhoundgoober
      @Goofygreyhoundgoober 4 роки тому +4

      Oh man I’d never thought about that but I’m fuckin hyped to see the uncut ascent on mellow of that.

    • @erraticbro
      @erraticbro 4 роки тому +5

      @@Goofygreyhoundgoober I'm pretty sure Guiliano sends it in one of the old font vids, go check it out!!

    • @erraticbro
      @erraticbro 4 роки тому

      @Walter Lotte Ya that's what I meant by my first comment haha xD

  • @ericlee4893
    @ericlee4893 4 роки тому +285

    THE best climbing video I've seen this year. Cinematic intro, history behind the problem, the motivation behind the climb, the process, and finally the SEND. Hats off to Ben and Brennan! Nathaniel is an absolute monster and you know Drew is gonna send it SOON.

    • @Dardjiskien
      @Dardjiskien 4 роки тому +1

      Eric Lee and also less show off compared to other videos

    • @brennanrobinson6640
      @brennanrobinson6640 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks man! Super fun shooting this thing with Ben.

    • @Grayz_TV
      @Grayz_TV 2 роки тому

      @@Dardjiskien This! All about the climbing

  • @marcuschong307
    @marcuschong307 4 роки тому +174

    This is incredible

  • @Garbaz
    @Garbaz 4 роки тому +94

    the attempt comparison is great!

  • @bgreal5
    @bgreal5 4 роки тому +96

    That’s gotta be one of the all time best climbing videos, the feeling I got watching that was something else

  • @blakeadams2921
    @blakeadams2921 4 роки тому +116

    That tracking camera shot at the beginning is about as cinematic as it gets, great climbing and videography guys.

  • @willhatt5367
    @willhatt5367 4 роки тому +126

    Best climbing movie/vid I’ve seen for years: Stunning line, incredible climbing, brilliant editing and wonderful sound design. Good work gentlemen.

  • @stubbles
    @stubbles 3 роки тому +17

    The middle section with Nathaniel warming up, interspersed with Drew starting to struggle to make progress, then Nathaniel taking over is so well edited, chapeau!

  • @sweatfootm
    @sweatfootm 4 роки тому +293

    So Nathaniel skipped V15? Crazy.

  • @dannyholley
    @dannyholley 2 роки тому +43

    "It just wouldn't have been possible without Drew, and without you, and everybody else coming to session with me..."
    Super humble after one of the most unreal ascents of all time. An incredible climber and an absolute class act of a person.

  • @aspzx
    @aspzx 4 роки тому +457

    Absolutely incredible. How did the camera guy consistently get those smooth tracking shots out of the cave? Mind blowing.

    • @brennanrobinson6640
      @brennanrobinson6640 4 роки тому +163

      Ben & I used the DJI Robin S gimbal and the Ronin Handheld gimbal

    • @gallanonim6535
      @gallanonim6535 4 роки тому +48

      @@brennanrobinson6640 Excellent work, major props. The shots at the end are so crisp it's mindblowing with the 'material' shot. I've been watching Nathaniel crush in comps for so many years and always wished him to do some hardcore stuff outdoors. It made me feel warm in my heart seeing him legitimizing his outdoor climbing, especially on a line like this. Picture Perfect. Bravo!

    • @tobiasgruber1273
      @tobiasgruber1273 4 роки тому +7

      @@brennanrobinson6640 Which camera were you using? Phantastic footage. Looking forward seeing more of your work.

    • @brennanrobinson6640
      @brennanrobinson6640 4 роки тому +24

      Vanilla Climbing I am using the Sony A7R IV with 24-70 2.8 GM, and the DJI Robin S gimbal. Ben is using the Panasonic GH5 with the Ronin Handheld gimbal.

  • @anosnd
    @anosnd 4 роки тому +23

    So good to see Nathaniel on Mellow and to see him absolutely smashing it! Such a cool dude, always has good energy it seems.

  • @bizmonkey007
    @bizmonkey007 4 роки тому +15

    Jesus. I’ve seen some insane boulder problems but this is on another level. This is superhuman.

  • @weekendbikingwarrior360
    @weekendbikingwarrior360 4 роки тому +6

    The last continous film sequence at the end... just WOW!!! What a film!

  • @joaquincasco89
    @joaquincasco89 4 роки тому +54

    damn that sequence starting at 6:08 is cinematic af

  • @abecarloto1185
    @abecarloto1185 2 роки тому +3

    I watched this at least 4 times a year

  • @BreakingBeta
    @BreakingBeta 4 роки тому +69

    What a mega problem! I can't believe how calm Nathaniel was when he topped, I'd have screamed instantly. Great video, really well done!

    • @Metalgear222
      @Metalgear222 4 роки тому +6

      instinctive respect for all animals sleeping

    • @Daniele.Rossini
      @Daniele.Rossini 4 роки тому +4

      @@Metalgear222 yeah he screamed right after doe but who really cares? hahaha

    • @noahjeffery5670
      @noahjeffery5670 4 роки тому

      @ALANSHEARERISGOD bro I've seen a lot of europeans not saying ratio isn't higher but like there's a lot of Europeans who do it lol

  • @frictitiousclimbing4991
    @frictitiousclimbing4991 4 роки тому +15

    Hard to judge how competitive these guys were, but it reminded me a lot of Chris Sharma vs Adam Ondra on La Dura Dura! SO GOOD! Can't over state how much fun it is to work projects with similar level climbers.

  • @herreraerik95
    @herreraerik95 4 роки тому +1

    Damn this is the gold standard for climbing videos. Ultra high definition, great storytelling, and pacing. Just wow...

  • @Bran47040
    @Bran47040 2 роки тому +2

    one of the goat climbing films

  • @FallLineJP
    @FallLineJP 2 роки тому +1

    Insane climbing and beautiful cinematography! One of the all-time best climbing films on youtube. 👏👏

  • @JD-uq5sh
    @JD-uq5sh Рік тому +1

    So fitting that the last word as it fades out - "dude..."

  • @cameronb763
    @cameronb763 4 роки тому +3

    This video summarized the way climbing makes you fall in love with the sport over and over as you make yo way past projects like no other! Film was a piece of art! Wonderful job all of you!

  • @nickhenscheid369
    @nickhenscheid369 4 роки тому +9

    Wow! I've been watching climbing videos for 10 years and this is one the of best shorts I've ever seen. Amazing job.

  • @dave990
    @dave990 2 роки тому

    I think we can all agree that this is no doubt the greatest bouldering video of all time. The camera man was flawless, whilst Drew and Nathaniel flow through this insane line so gracefully. The icing on the cake for me was Nathaniel's chilled reaction when getting the ascent.

  • @timotheeastier249
    @timotheeastier249 4 роки тому +83

    The editing is amazing and the ending emotionally strong. That flow was something else. Congrats for the FA!

    • @TristanCleveland
      @TristanCleveland 4 роки тому +3

      Climbing videos are getting better and better. The production on this is amazing. Also, yes, 11:23 shows some amazing muscle memory.

  • @haydengrosz9242
    @haydengrosz9242 4 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched this probably 10 times now and I still just can’t get enough of it. Best video I‘ve seen on Mellow

  • @Gandalf_The_Jacked
    @Gandalf_The_Jacked 4 роки тому +11

    Wow. This has everything. An incredible line, a great backstory, masterful editing and video quality. Really wanna give a shout-out to how great this was from a cinematic perspective. Angles, color grading, exposure, composition , and audio mastering were all on point.

  • @winedineclimb
    @winedineclimb 4 роки тому +3

    One of the bouldering videos ever! It's so nice when the motivation shouts are really just on point and not some constant jabbering.

  • @whelmking6497
    @whelmking6497 4 роки тому +12

    How is every Mellow video somehow even better than the last best ever video? Just amazing in every way, climbers and production.
    And could Nat Coleman be any more humble? Such a great role model.

  • @davel9492
    @davel9492 4 роки тому +14

    Mellow with that FIRE edit as always. Amazing.

  • @hellsangel2005
    @hellsangel2005 2 роки тому +2

    Been watching Drew since he was 14/15. He is a F-ing Beast of a climber. He will one day put up something super special!

  • @calnick0
    @calnick0 4 роки тому +4

    Best mellow video yet? Love that there was suspense because I wasn’t sure who was gonna send it first.

  • @ThomasLindinger
    @ThomasLindinger 4 роки тому +5

    that's exactly how a bouldering short movie must be! a little story, emotions...makes my fingers SWEATY :D great work Ben Neilson and props for the sent Nathaniel 💪

  • @unattendedcandle
    @unattendedcandle 2 роки тому +2

    What a Chilling intro…

  • @skltr21
    @skltr21 4 роки тому +7

    thank you to the dude filming for not yelling "come on! come on! come on! breathe..... deep breaths. easy..... so strong. come on!"

  • @stevemiller1937
    @stevemiller1937 4 роки тому +2

    One of the best climbing videos I've ever seen and I watch tons. Amazing!

  • @MrBlackseth296
    @MrBlackseth296 4 роки тому +1

    The middle of the night, and the fact that it was just the sound of Nathan and nature was incredible. I am a sucker for a good primal top out scream, and Nathan held the suspense perfect for that.

  • @FraGeeela
    @FraGeeela 4 роки тому +5

    this video is pure magic from the start to the end, great job, keep it up

  • @thique_nicc
    @thique_nicc 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best climbing films Ive seen in so long

  • @AubLambe
    @AubLambe 4 роки тому +1

    Humbled and honoured to see this kind of content. Thank you Nathaniel and Drew for your try hard, and to Mellow for keeping the stoke alive.

  • @GiantRock
    @GiantRock 4 роки тому +1

    Such a killer video. All-time line and great story telling. Congrats to Nathaniel and the filmmakers.

  • @charliezachariades
    @charliezachariades 4 роки тому +3

    Not sure what's more amazing, the climbing or the cinematography

  • @argo2265
    @argo2265 3 роки тому +1

    What an incredibly well done video and climb. That shot of the night climb almost had my eyes welling - something between the serenity of the moment and the passion for the climb really caught me. Beautiful.

  • @korkypnoy
    @korkypnoy 4 роки тому +9

    The "dude" at the end... Wouldn't be a mellow video without it

  • @joshuacameron2594
    @joshuacameron2594 4 роки тому +1

    Holy Jesus that was incredible. What a good send, that was a treat to watch. The edit was fantastic too. Good job to everyone!

  • @AdventureswithAixe596
    @AdventureswithAixe596 4 роки тому

    Some videos just make you go out and climb. The humbleness and friendship glowing through are adorable.

  • @justinjakimiak1998
    @justinjakimiak1998 4 роки тому +16

    Drew's hair progression is like Steve's in stranger things season 1

  • @GorillaGoggles
    @GorillaGoggles 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing video - sound editing, camera work and angles, music, story - this has it all and is one of my new favorite climbing videos. Incredible work and kudos to the entire team involved.

  • @joelkinder3197
    @joelkinder3197 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing.... Best vid yet from Mellow and one of my new favs from Ben. Ya'll are BEASTS Drew and Nathaniel!!! I WANNA TRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @HotSauceSlots
    @HotSauceSlots 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing work guys !! So great to see the support u2 gave to help each other reach the top without caring who got first send. Well done & Congrats Nathaniel !!

  • @MF-CLIMB
    @MF-CLIMB 3 роки тому

    Why would anyone seriously dislike this video? Absolutely brilliant cinematography 👌🏻

  • @aidanloeser4890
    @aidanloeser4890 4 роки тому

    Can't wait to see more of Drew on this. Both his and Nathaniel Coleman's climbing just looked impeccable and superhuman. Congratulations on the send and on telling its story through an exceptional video.

  • @moehassani
    @moehassani 4 роки тому

    What a great vide!! Thank you for sharing this experience with everyone. Love Nathaniel!

  • @biltongandboba
    @biltongandboba 4 роки тому +4

    Big up in production quality!

  • @christovalkov3931
    @christovalkov3931 4 роки тому

    Fantastic effort, in front and definitely behind the camera. It is unbelievable that Nathaniel can leapfrog a full outdoor grade at the top end of hard climbing. That's beyond prodigy

  • @rongranado6135
    @rongranado6135 2 роки тому

    I always find it interesting how we humans react to success. Some of us are overcome with elation, from all the work and obstacles we faced, culminating in exuberance through a celebration that has to be let out. For others, its a quiet relief, measured by reflection and an internal celebration that comes from disbelief that they actually achieved that with which they worked so hard to obtain and overcome. Both equal in humility, but different in their expression. I guess you can say i am one of those people who like to see humans succeed. If you watched this video, my guess is you think and feel the same way . Amazing video, great send

  • @thelightwarriorsway7734
    @thelightwarriorsway7734 4 роки тому +1

    This is incredible!! I'm blown away by this video. Great job guys!!

  • @frankheiser2775
    @frankheiser2775 4 роки тому +1

    one of the best productions from Mellow! Absolutely loved it

  • @HarryZumwalt
    @HarryZumwalt 4 роки тому +17

    This is absolutely ludicrous! Well done!

  • @olivierlessard6783
    @olivierlessard6783 4 роки тому

    Definitely amongst the best Mellow videos yet made.

  • @heretic.climbing
    @heretic.climbing 3 роки тому +1

    "Just like that....felt really good" Perfect.

  • @nickbalfe4995
    @nickbalfe4995 4 роки тому

    Im in tears that line is ridiculously beautiful.

  • @bigdogsonly1577
    @bigdogsonly1577 4 роки тому

    everything about this video is so fucking well done. The super buttery smooth shots pulling out of the cave, the pacing, process, snippets, sound design. Everything. So impressed and stoked for this.

  • @drtimoneill
    @drtimoneill 4 роки тому +23

    Really well put together Ben and kudos Nathaniel for the send. Great to to see a classy, intelligent and stylish approach for once and less 'dude' and yelling.

  • @CourtneyWarren
    @CourtneyWarren 4 роки тому

    Absolutely incredible all around! From the climbing to the way it was captured and edited, just beautiful

  • @notericmoore9479
    @notericmoore9479 4 роки тому

    This is some of the best climbing content there is!

  • @Stevecon6
    @Stevecon6 4 роки тому

    Coleman consistently has the best/funniest reactions to sending the most insane lines.

  • @vashusan1984
    @vashusan1984 4 роки тому

    One of your best features to date! Nathaniel is a beast!

  • @spencerinspain
    @spencerinspain 4 роки тому

    Best Mellow video yet - perfection! Amazing storyline, filming and send.

  • @jakesevins5179
    @jakesevins5179 4 роки тому

    The camerawork and editing are on the same world-class level as the climbing. Amazing

  • @aksunai-99
    @aksunai-99 4 роки тому +1

    V16 can serve as a rating for both the video and the climb. Well done.

  • @spencertodd1526
    @spencertodd1526 4 роки тому +2

    The song is called Motherboards by Ridlaa. The video uses the instrumental

  • @Paul_Klimb
    @Paul_Klimb 4 роки тому +1

    amazing climb and amazing edit

  • @ShakespeareanBroncobuster
    @ShakespeareanBroncobuster 4 роки тому +1

    I just took a road trip to Utah and climbed at Little Cottonwood. That’s awesome!

  • @gordonneverdies
    @gordonneverdies 4 роки тому

    I love just hearing the climbing. I kept gasping as he stuck the last hard moves one by one. So good!

  • @PanzrKunst
    @PanzrKunst 4 роки тому

    Amazing ascent, and just as amazing video production - a pure pleasure to watch!

  • @anguskirk8904
    @anguskirk8904 4 роки тому

    What a dude! That gave me shivers... Awesome to watch!

  • @andrewskerratt8353
    @andrewskerratt8353 4 роки тому

    The ability to calmly breathe during such moves and tension is 🔑 to climbing such hard routes

  • @idmarts1
    @idmarts1 4 роки тому +1

    This deserves like 1 million views

  • @chriswatts4672
    @chriswatts4672 4 роки тому

    So psyched to see this line get done! Congrats Nate! I’m sure Drew will get it done when he’s back in town!

  • @Manuel_Krohmann
    @Manuel_Krohmann 3 роки тому +1

    Super nice Boulder 😊

  • @speedsweets67
    @speedsweets67 2 роки тому

    Wonderfull, in climbing, experience from sound and image. Love to see what comes up in the future!

  • @michalifabian9646
    @michalifabian9646 4 роки тому

    Such sick cinematography!! And and awesome line!

  • @Bl00dyto
    @Bl00dyto 4 роки тому

    Un minidocumental! Espectacular!

  • @shaunboyle5479
    @shaunboyle5479 4 роки тому

    Take a bow you guys. Oscar level climbing and filming.

  • @charliebarker1939
    @charliebarker1939 4 роки тому +2

    just when I thought mellow bids couldn't get any better wow

  • @ryangoesoutside
    @ryangoesoutside 4 роки тому

    Mind blowing route, amazing climbers, amazing filming and editing. Kudos to everyone involved!

  • @andrewpritchett
    @andrewpritchett 4 роки тому

    I've been unable to climb the past couple weeks with finals and then a broken toe, and I haven't been psyched enough to even watch climbing videos. This just put my stoke through the roof! Fucking excellent climbing, filming and editing. Hands down the best I've seen since the last Reel Rock.

  • @MultiNarf
    @MultiNarf 4 роки тому +1

    beautiful, what an amazing little film :)

  • @bootlegbobby
    @bootlegbobby 4 роки тому

    Ya like what everyone else said: one of the best climbing videos I ever saw!!!

  • @ManitheMonkey
    @ManitheMonkey 4 роки тому +86

    looks pretty steep

    • @evanhansen5064
      @evanhansen5064 4 роки тому +9

      i think it’s just a camera trick, probably v2 maybe v3

    • @phin422
      @phin422 4 роки тому

      @@evanhansen5064 lol

  • @luxlux559
    @luxlux559 4 роки тому

    Such a beautiful climbing video that you created! A sick boulder, great shots, awesome sound and perfect tension.

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe Рік тому +1

    You can't name a friction boulder problem after a classic route.

  • @notericmoore9479
    @notericmoore9479 4 роки тому

    I've probably watched this 8 times, it's so good

  • @ericzschiesche
    @ericzschiesche 4 роки тому

    Awesome !! Amazing work on the send !! Amazing work on the video !!

  • @EmileModesitt
    @EmileModesitt 4 роки тому

    Man MAJOR step up in storytelling and visuals in this video. Love it!!