WoW Moviewatch: The Story
by Michael Gray 
Nov 12th 2009 at 12:00PM
It probably makes me sound like the biggest fanboy ever to say so, but I think that Cranius may be my favorite musical performer right now. Something appeals to me about the emotion and earnestness he brings to his music, and the interesting arrangements he creates in each song. His work is unique and compelling, and I look forward to each new song he produces. That's why it's so exciting to see Legs and Cranius release The Story.
Just like in Wrought, Legs has again managed to create a compelling story in the machinima. Each tableau and action fits Cranius's music perfectly. There's really absolutely nothing negative I could say about her work in The Story. Hell, it's so good I'm probably going to put this video up on the overhead at my own wedding. When my fiancee and I finished watching it, we both D'awwwwed-out-loud.
I think Legs and Cranius are an unparalleled team. Their work blends together amazingly, and I look forward to seeing what they might create next together.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Garrt Nov 12th 2009 12:16PM
Excellent.
Krisnan Nov 12th 2009 12:16PM
wow, just wow, i really enjoyed that video and i can see why you did as well, it is something i am glad that i watched.
Dreadskull Nov 12th 2009 12:24PM
Another awesome video by Cranius :o
lanceg Nov 12th 2009 12:25PM
Bravo.
To say any more would detract from the magnificent work. Thank you.
Naze Nov 12th 2009 12:38PM
Video was great, song was top-notch. Loved when the distortion guitar hit. The recording quality was actually really good as well. Overall, great work.
Kia Nov 12th 2009 12:42PM
Outstanding. "D'awwwww" does not do it justice. x3 I have a feeling I'm going to be humming it for awhile.
Moonkinmaniac Nov 12th 2009 12:44PM
That was amazing, impressive as always! /swoon
DreamOfTheRood Nov 12th 2009 1:02PM
The song is "The Story," originally written by Brandi Carlile. Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvLawq5w9ns&feature=related
Saric Nov 12th 2009 1:07PM
Yes. I couldn't tell if people were assuming this was his original work. It was not. Listen to Brandi sing it. She does it proud.
DivineB Nov 12th 2009 2:12PM
Credit is given to Brandi Carlile near the end of the video.
Zable Nov 12th 2009 1:03PM
Total masterpiece.
Moppentoff Nov 12th 2009 1:11PM
The improvisation to the Human Male models somewhat limited animations make this for me. Some parts are -really- cleverly done.
Definately my favorite machinima of the year
Rylka Nov 12th 2009 1:13PM
Very well done!
So many great images.
I loved the faint eyes in the sky, filling his world, looking over him...
Jeremie Nov 12th 2009 1:16PM
Cranius and Legs really enjoy telling stories of the forbidden love between human males and blood elf females.
Am always looking forward to the next project these two do.
Zhiva Nov 12th 2009 2:49PM
Where all the stories of the love between human females and blood elf males (for us girls)?.. >.
Khremloc Nov 12th 2009 4:30PM
The only videos of your description, Zhiva, that come to mind, are the ones in which badass gangsta belves boast about how many women they can pick up and their amazing PvP skills.
Dreyja Nov 12th 2009 5:09PM
Yeah, that's my only complaint. I wish they'd mix up the females featured from time to time but that is a minor complaint.
Eww... Sorry as a human female - please, no Belf male love stories. Tauren maybe but... /shudder. There's nothing attractive girlie-looking Belf-boys in my books. ;)
Kamic Nov 12th 2009 1:18PM
That Rocked! /Applauded
pietrex Nov 12th 2009 1:24PM
I loved the song. And, obviously, the video complemented it in a nice way. Very, very well done.
jfofla Nov 12th 2009 1:26PM
I want a hot Blood Elf chick to sing to!