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• Member: *inverse*
• Studio: ReVeRsEd Studios
• Title: Lost Soul
• Premiered: 2005-02-28
• Categories:
  • Drama
  • Character Profile
  • Serious
• Song:
  • Nightwish Nemo
• Anime:
  • Fullmetal Alchemist (TV)
• Participation:
  • Animethon 2005, Animethon 2005 (2005-08-06)
• Comments: Comments as seen on 2005-09-02 23:50:39:
  
  This is a tribute to Alphonse Elric. Be warned - there are spoilers in the description.
  
  I'm not sure where to begin describing this video. The theme I came up with is kind of complex - you'll have to read the lyrics of the song, and understand Al's character to see the meaning of this video. It’s not simply a character profile; it’s about the abstract concept of Al’s "current state of being". And with me being so bad at writing out video descriptions, I would seriously suggest reading the lyrics first ^^;
  
  Programs used:
  
  - Video Explosion Deluxe
  - DVD Decrypter
  - VirtualDubMod
  - TMPGEnc
  - Paint Shop Pro 7
  
  Yes, I used a DVD for this, but I also used fansubs. If that's a problem, then don't download it.
  
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  Here are the lyrics. These will do a better job of explaining this video better than I can:
  
  This is me for forever
  One of the lost ones
  The one without a name
  Without an honest heart as compass
  
  This is me for forever
  One without a name
  These lines the last endeavor
  To find the missing lifeline
  
  Oh how I wish
  For soothing rain
  All I wish is to dream again
  My loving heart
  Lost in the dark
  For hope I`d give my everything
  
  My flower, withered between
  The pages 2 and 3
  The once and forever bloom gone with my sins
  
  Walk the dark path
  Sleep with angels
  Call the past for help
  Touch me with your love
  And reveal to me my true name
  
  Oh how I wish
  For soothing rain
  All I wish is to dream again
  My loving heart
  Lost in the dark
  For hope I`d give my everything
  Oh how I wish
  For soothing rain
  Oh how I wish to dream again
  Once and for all
  And all for once
  Nemo my name forever more
  
  (instrumental)
  
  Nemo sailing home
  Nemo letting go
  
  Oh how I wish
  For soothing rain
  All I wish is to dream again
  My loving heart
  Lost in the dark
  For hope I`d give my everything
  Oh how I wish
  For soothing rain
  Oh how I wish to dream again
  Once and for all
  And all for once
  
  Nemo my name forever more...
  
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  "To find the missing lifeline"
  
  While this is a video about Al, it is also a little about Ed as well. After all, Al can't be anything more than a soul if he doesn't have Ed with him. Which is why Ed is depicted as the "missing lifeline" in the first verse. It goes on “For hope I’d give my everything” – this, of course, Al would do anything for his brother, also considering the fact that Ed is his only hope to regaining what he lost.
  
  "My loving heart lost in the dark"
  
  I realize that Al is still Al, but this is suggesting more symbolism than an actual fact.
  
  “Nemo my name forever more…”
  
  Al will never really be more than that. He will never remember what happened in the years he traveled in the armor - it was that time and those memories that made Al who he was.
  
  ...the movie doesn't count ^^;
  
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  I have the idea clear in my head, but I can't seem to describe it properly. You'll have to just trust me on this and check out the video for yourself.
  
  Hope you guys enjoy ^_^
  
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  Animethon 2005 AMV contest - made runner-up for "Audience Best Overall" ^_^