I always thought that Dean and Sam didn't really get how serious this angel war was. Castiel always said ´I can't come I am in the middle of a war´ and they where just like `We are friends we need you so help us.´ . I know that Sam and Dean are the main chara's and their problems are more in focus and so on and so on. For me this clip just showed how hard all this was on Castiel and how much he tried to fight for something better. That is never simple or `clean`. But he is my hero for going on! His family isn't on his side and let's face it Sam and Dean? This guy basicly always fights alone and is still such a well meaning guy. If that always work out or not is another story.
Pfft ~ since when did Sam or Dean (especially Dean, and particularly post-S05) ever care about anyone except each other and 'the family business?' I pity anyone who ever crossed paths with them, because they were all nothing but fodder for the Winchester saga. And since Castiel keeps crossing paths with them repeatedly, he's the most ruthlessly exploited of them all. God, I wish they'd give him someone who cared about *him* for a change - either a sibling/sibling-like figure or a love interest. Poor guy needs at least one freakin' person on his side! Not that that'll ever happen; he'll probably end up dying so that Heaven and Hell can both be permanently sealed off or something. Such is the fate of characters who're more plot devices than people...
Obsidian Ice Guys, I have to so agree with you.. and that´s sad I think. When Castiel swallowed all the purgatory souls, Dean started talking about how many times he almost died for Castiel- but he probably didn´t realised that Castiel really died for him for more than one time. Before that in that fire circle, he was like "why didn´t you tell me? we would solve it" but Castiel told him so many times and they were angry because he wasn´t helping them.
Sorry for the late response, but thank you for initiating such an intense discussion, Tiana :) I love that my video made people feel so strongly, because despite being a Dean-Girl I was completely outraged by his behaviour in this episode and my entire feelings were for Cas that day - so much so that I just vid this quickly after the episode without much planning or effects or anything, just to get the frustration out there that no matter what Cas did, it was wrong according to everyone, though no one stepped up to help him. He was treated very wrong and his intentions were completely ignored and derided, and it was very difficult for me to deal with, so this... Anyway, wish you a very happy 2015, and hope you're having a pleasant Sunday. See you around!
OMG this is amazing, I have tears in my eyes right now. "Never free, never me" - describes Cas so perfectly. Somehow everyone expected him to do as he was told, to follow orders, and then just once he made a mistake and he was, well... unforgiven. Which is crazy when you see how many mistakes both Sam and Dean and many other characters have made. It's just that Cas always seemed so perfect to everyone, and they failed to see that despite his being an angel, he was still human somehow.
At first I didn't like that what happened with Castiel that season, and though he might not ever again have the same trust level with the Winchesters, I have to say it was a very interesting development for the character. He did have his reasons. The stakes called for drastic measures, so I found it easy to forgive Cas.
+JC Denton Cas always meant to do the right thing, and simply did not know how - and no one he asked, whether God or Dean or anyone else, offered any sort of help, leaving this huge burden on his shoulders. And then when he did something, it went wrong and became ONLY his fault. I think it was a very strong plot point for him, one of his most quietly but heavily damaging emotional storylines, and even though I'm not the biggest Cas fan or anything, I was really moved by his situation and just HAD to do something to vent. Hence this vid... which is just going strong even after so many years! Thanks for watching, and I'm sorry I'm writing back so late!
Cas IS a hero, because his INTENTIONS are always right. He tries to do the right thing, and that's what matters. It's not always possible to succeed, or do things the right WAY, and he has his failures, just like everyone else. But he's one of the good guys :)
Hilary Benoit Thank you very much for the compliment, Hilary, and I totally agree with you. That is why I chose this version of the song and not the original or any other remake.
+eronktastic Thank you very much for making the exception, and I'm happy it was worth it for you! And yup, sorry for the horribly late revert, just work and stuff... hope you have a good weekend!
I know right? When I heard the first beat, I was lik the, oh, this is Metallica, in piano (?) I still prefer the original one, especially The Unforgiven ll
This is literally stunning. It is so well choreographed and the song choice is perfect for Castiel and his moral struggles. Also it made me love the song so thanks for that!!
+Islay Shelbourne No, THANK YOU for watching and leaving such an amazing compliment... means a lot! It's a very nice cover of the song, one of my faves as well.
I love this. Most of the people that make tributes for Castiel seem to completly forget that he is a warrior who always keeps fighting. Btw fun fact! I listened to that song on the radio yesterday and thought "hu that song is quite fitting for a Castiel-Tribute." I am glad I wasn't the only one who thought so. Great Work =)
+TheCattac Thank you for the wonderful compliment, and yes, this song is absolutely apt for Castiel who is essentially a warrior angel and must do what is required to serve his purpose to the greater cause of Heaven. I'm not the most driven Cas-fan - I like him but not really more than that, I was most impacted by his character in this ep. I made this video with very little planning or song-searching or even time. Everything just came together for me given how troubled and helpless he was at this time and how tough it is for a true warrior to stay his course over personal feelings. So as an unbiased watcher, I would say thing was one of his lowest - yet strongest - points on the series... very intense, very brutally emotional. I'm happy the video captures that and so many people appreciate it after so many years. Thanks again, and have a good week coming up!
I was just surfing, then I saw Castiel and Unforgiven in one title, and I was like "oh please let it be the Metallica song, that would be awesome', and when it was the Metallica song, I was so happy... I've never heard of Gregorian, but I love how they recreaated tis song :) this wideo is great, thank you :)
Yes, one of the rare times when I was truly unhappy with Dean's decision. He was weird and uncharacteristically bitchy towards Cas, who was trying to solve a problem much bigger than his capability and really needed help. I'm really overwhelmed by how much people love this video, even two years after it was made... thank you very much. It's my pleasure you enjoyed.
Love the video!! Can never go wrong with orchestral Metallica songs! Love Castiel! Anytime he's onscreen it feels like little cartoon hearts are bubbling around my head! lol
Wow, what an epic comment! Thank you very very much. Sorry for the late answer, life's been getting in the way of fun. I really loved your compliment... thank you again! And this song is absolutely haunting. I can't get enough of it either.
Watching this again, it's become my official earphone testing song. If an earphone + this video can't make me cry, the earphone isn't good enough. THANK YOU FOR THIS MAJESTICAL FUCKING VIDEO
+Olga Cruz So sorry for the horribly late revert, just work and stuff taking up too much time. This is a really unusual compliment and I LOVE it, thank you for expressing your appreciation most eloquently! And I'm quite excited that you have actually found a practical purpose for this...! Love it. Thanks again :)
This is amazing!!! my heart breaks for Cass, he was trying to do the right thing, and i cant believe Dean didn't understand that!!! of cause he went about it the wrong way, but come on! Cass just got freedom for the first time, of cause he'd make a bad decision!! i don't know anyone who hasn't!! he just wanted to do what he thought was right
I forgive Castiel. He was doing what seemed necessary to prevent the Apocalypse but he made some mistakes and I'm glad recent episodes have given the character a chance to atone for it.
You did an absolutely wonderful job. I can't stop watching it, I just have to keep coming back to this video. The editing, the music, its is very powerful.
This was really good! When the music came on I was like okay yeah thats awesome! I love Castiel and he was serioulsy stomped on by Dean and Sam. Cas deserved so much better than that, after everything he did for them...Dean especially. I was very disappointed with how they handled the situation.
you know this is probably my favourite vid on youtube, i keep thinking about it and coming back here, i mean for years now which seems like forever for me. this storyline is one of the best, and with the music, it's perfect. thank you so much for making it!!
Wow, I don't know what to say to this kind of praise... very humbled, thank you. There can be no greater compliment to a vidder when someone accepts a video, even with the many little flaws, with such an open heart. It's entirely been my privilege to get the kind of love I've gotten for this video, a blessing of the best sort! Thanks again, your comment means so much.
That's the most glourious video which involves Castiel's story I've ever seen. I'm watching it over and over again for hour now. It breaks my heart when at 0:56 he's giving this confused look to Bobby, Sam & Dean. God, you did amazig job here, I can't really say how much i liked it
Oh my God... I'm nearly to cry. Especially in the moment, when they light up the fire circle about Cas. With that music and look in Castiel's and Dean's face... It's tearing my heart on pieces. But I love it. You did really awesome job! And I have never think that someday I'll thank someone for make me suffer... but it's really really really awesome, so thank you :)))
I so love this Video I even downloaded it like this on my iPod. Damn, I'll never get sick of this and you made it so fantastic! When I saw that episode I was heartbroken because of Cas and what he did but after seing that video it cleared things kinda up. Thanks for making it, I absolutely love it!
Thank you so very, very much for this wonderful compliment, and believe me when I say that it's entirely my pleasure that you enjoyed this video so much. I too was very upset with the way Dean and everyone else treated Cas in the ep, and I made the video in a very short time immediately after watching the episode, never thought it'd be THIS loved by everyone. It's a miracle, for sure :)
God this is vid is so awesome! I think I'm gonna cry. Damned, I loved Cas so much and they had to write him out like they did. The S6ep20 really touched me and I back then thought it was going to be the beggining of something good... but it was the beggining of the end. I love the pics and the music, they really make you feel. Thanks for this gorgeus vid :)
No, THANK YOU for the amazing compliment :) What can I say, it made me smile really really wide. I hope you have a great weekend, because you've already made mine better :)
PURE QUALITY - You are an amazing vidder so professional!! I absolutely love the beginning and this and it is a great tribute to Castiel and I agree I too was disappointed with the righteous stand that Dean took!!! But owe wow the song you have chosen is outstanding just sooo effective with the video - I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Bone chillingly amazing. Bookmarked so i can watch it again and again! Thank you for the creation :) The song is just perfect as well, Gregorian makes metal songs just divine!
and dean doesn't even care! i dont even want to watch it anymore. i'm really disappointed. I forgot to tell you, this is a wonderful video! it made me so angry and lonely that i forgot to tell you how good it was. *taps your back* good job!
+spooky scary skellytons The show is quite good this season (11). Not sure where you left off, but after a long time I'm enjoying SPN this year. And thanks for the compliment :)
+skoobie79 i stopped halfway through season 8, but decided to watch an episode this morning. it wasn't as bad as it was in my memory actually, so i think i'll continue when i've got more time. quite missed those idiots, to be honest. and you're welcome! it's a nice video and the song suits it really well. couldn't have done it better
Just stumbled upon this. My favorite character and one of my favorite songs together... and not just together, this recut is almost like a character preview teaser. Brilliantly done!
This is freaking amazing The only thing i didn t like was the last "It s complicated", but this doesn t mean anything. I have never seen something that gpod about supernatural. Please make more videos soon :)
Wow, thank for you such a great compliment. I also agree with you that the ending could have been done better, and others have also given that feedback, and I totally appreciate it when people tell me what I can do better, rather than just say "great" or "not great" :) So thank you for that, and it does mean something when someone takes that extra interest. I am not able to vid often nowadays due to work / life / etc. which drains out the inspiration but thank you for the encouragement. Wish you a wonderful 2015!
Awesome choice of music: new to me, but it gave me chills. You really got a lot out of this episode, yet the video is short so that's impressive. I agree with you (I think we're in the minority) about Dean's choice of a high horse against Castiel. I mean, he and Sam did work for Crowley too, start the Apocalypse, release Lucifer etc. It's like "You're an angel: you can't make mistakes", which is wrong since sometimes, Cas is the most human of them. I can totally see Cas' "For the greater good".
+Jennie Craten Thank you so much! This is an old video and I was still learning Vegas at the time, so it is always great to hear so many nice things about it. I'm glad you enjoyed.
WOW, amazing video! I have goose-flesh in all my body! Great choice of music, this song fits perfectly to Cass. You did a really great job, congratulations :) Supernatural and Metallica's song, performed by Gregorian, now i can die happy! thank you so much (and sorry for my english) :D
Even today he still doesn't have a real good relationship with anyone, though the writers might be trying. At least it's better than his relationship back then, where he was fighting a war, died repeatedly for Dean, and Dean couldn't take the time or effort to try to understand, which I think turned it into something worse than it would have been. He might not have tried to become God without that little push toward the dark side.
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