#marlin's dreaming

[mackmp3]

Songs Called Intro

I was compling the 'songs under two minutes' post and released that I already knew three songs called Intro, which made me think of DVD Menu, which I love as a title because DVD Menus, the nostalgia, which got me thinking I should compile a list. I'm sure there are a lot more but here is what I knew / found and liked - songs called Intro/Introduction, by:

Sigur Ròs

Sonic Youth

Plastic Tree

the xx

Black Country, New Road

alt-j

Ms. Lauryn Hill

Nick Drake

Silver Jews

(and few that otherwise let you know it's the start of the album)

Prelude - Nico

Opening Title - Graeme Revell

DVD Menu - Phobe Bridgers

Introduction (Titles) - Danny Elfman

The Opener - Camp Cope

Opener - Ill Considered

Opener - Lordofon (yeah I know it's in Polish but I just found this song and it's a vibe)

and just for good measure -

Outro - Tash Sultana

Outro - Marlin's Dreaming

I dunno I just find a lot of these really peaceful... (not Camp Cope so much but it's cool so it's going on the list)

playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3n06PHXCkmFEqUlEv1Qz0Q

[ghost-draws-art]

Some concepts for a possible Veldigun OC? Oh worm??

Uuhh based entirely on my absolute fear and love for the ocean and its wonderful horrors <3 (Since this is a concept some details are likely to change! This was made super late but the idea wouldn't leave me alone until I drew it)

[mystical-marlin]

My captain likes listening to Lithium and the Classic Vinyl stations on Sirius XM during the day

So imagine my surprise when i woke up from my nap (I sleep in the corner of the wheelhouse) to fucking DANGER ZONE playing quite loudly

[mg549]

happy Final Week of Mermay!!!! here's Renee, an Oceanracer Mer based on the White Marlin!

Oceanracers: These mers possess super-speed, and often use it to save people from drowning before racing back off again. They can often be found racing against each other or dolphins in open ocean waters. Known for being very talkative with humans and unafraid of their secret being discovered, as they don't view it as a secret to keep. However they are still selective of who they reveal themselves to, as they are aware of the threat certain encounters could pose. Their tails resemble fast-swimming fishes such as swordfish, marlins, and scombroid fishes.

[quincyhorst]

Quincy Horst Headcanons (New Year Edition 🐉🇦🇺)

Hello. Happy 2024! 🎇

I still struggle to articulate my thoughts at the moment, but I want to thank everyone for the support during this 2023. 💞 I'm genuinely grateful that even if this blog remains small, there's people out there that want to listen to the silly stories I give these characters. There's so much to share yet, like the Euro B coaches and the Toro Blanco, but I have confidence I will be able to do it soon. Thank you for waiting, and on the meantime, let's talk about something else today.

Back on my main blog @/brucemarlin I remember reblogging a drawing with THE Bruce Marlin for the first post of the year 2023. Why not doing the same for here, too? Given I don't post much about Quincy Horst despite my URL, I guess this is a good way to fix it.

To clarify, this is a summarized outline. So unlike Gareth -which I divided in detailed parts-, this is a bullet point with smaller pieces, but that do explain my overall ideas with Quincy at least until the FFI. This is also a very rushed post, so forgive me for any mistakes.

Quincy was born in Kalgoorlie, the so-called aussie city of gold. However due to issues his family had to move out to Esperance later on.

Overall, the Horst family had been operating a mining company since their arrival to Australia, but lately the business has been struggling with many things, such as past controversies and their main goldmine starting to dry out.

This is where Quincy's profile comes out, he desires as to find a goldmine mainly as economical support (and a quick way to gain fame for himself). Ironically he does get into the geological aspects later on in life.

He is the 5th child in a family of 7, mostly composed of girls. The other boy in the family went already to study at Canberra, so he's absent most of the time. This led for Quincy to interact with his sisters more, obviously with the consequence of him getting mannerisms, atitude and interests that can be seen as """girly""". Not a bad thing at all, but it did gave him a hard time at school; specially from the other boys.

But unlike similar situations, Quincy did the risky thing of actually fighting his own bullies back. It didn’t end up well, and while it helped his parents realize the gravity of the situation, by that point Quincy had gotten tried.

For the rest of his adolesnce, he developed the radical choice of hating anything girly (Be interests or even just the color pink), at the same time trying to find ways to look "cooler" or "macho". Until he grew up from it, this did strain the relationship with most of his sisters; specially those he once used to play with.

But not everything was bad, at least. Around the end of Primary School, turns out Quincy's aunt started to date a man of surname Marlin, who also had a son. The boy named Bruce was quick to befriend Quincy due to their similar age and interests, so at least Quin finally had another boy to rely on. Hell, he does consider Bruce to be more of an older brother figure than his actual bro.

Thanks to him Quincy also got onto soccer, though by getting accidentally hit by one of his show-off shots. The sudden incident at least made Quincy develop interest into becoming a goalkeeper. While researching aboit the sport he soon stumbled upon Jean Baker, the keeper from Sydney whose fame was slowly growing. Finding him badass, Quin started to use him as a role-model on his training. But soon the sentiment grew from "I want to be like him" to "I will be BETTER than him C:&lt;"

I guess that's the most essential info for now; there's still quite lots of things to talk about Quincy and his family on detail, but this is a good outline of what I have.

But, here's a little add-on, since we are on the Year of the Dragon: Since their origins, the Horst family has kept for generations the very exclusive belief of the Horst Dragon, a mythical draconic creature that has been protecting them for centuries, even when the family moved from Germany to Australia. Even to this day Mr. Horst is a firm believer of this creature, and he was succesful to pass this enthusiasm on his son. Quincy is the most passionate child about the Horst Dragon, even more than his other -skeptical- siblings. He even claims at times that the Horst Dragon helps him to guard the goal. Huh.

[ashmanechimera]

Oh my god I wish I had gems

[lillybean730]

i had a dream last night that i was recovering from top surgery... god i wish

[simonh]

Marlin by Thomas Hawk

[americanahighways]

Song Premiere: Marlin's Dreaming "Earnestly"

Song Premiere: Marlin's Dreaming "Earnestly" @marlinsdreaming @americanahighways #americanahighways #earnestly #americanamusic #newmusic2024

Marlin’s Dreaming – “Earnestly” Americana Highways presents this video premiere of Marlin’s Dreaming’s song “Earnestly” (featuring Erne Belle) from their forthcoming album Hello, My Dear, which is scheduled to be released on June 28. This song will be available on May 28. The album was produced by Marlin’s Dreaming and Justyn Pilbrow; recorded by De Stevens and Patrick Hill and mixed by Justyn…

[wawhii]

Just had one of the most triggering dreams I've had in a while and I know I've already been on the verge of psychosis. I swear to god if this is the straw that break the camel's back.

[divine-hugs]

"I want a baby" with BG3 Men

Astarion

(Y/n): Hey, Astarion, I'd like to have a baby.

Astarion: Well, Darling, I could always pick a stray off the street. I'll have one for you by this evening.

(Y/n): That's not funny, I'm serious.

Astarion: So am I.

Gale

(Y/n): Gale, my love~

Gale: Hmm... what do you want now?

(Y/n): Nothing serious, just a baby.

Gale: Nothi— NOTHING SERIOUS? By marlin's beard, you and I both know we aren't ready for that, especially you. As I recall you almost walked of a cliff just the other day, how would either of us manage—

Gale: You're not listing to me, are you?

Gortash

(Y/n): So I was thinking, maybe we should have a baby.

Gortash: Why on earth would you do that? Thinking, I mean, you're one for making terrible decisions amd I'm one of them.

(Y/n): Fair point.

Halsin

(Y/n): Can I ask you somthing?

Halsin: for you my heart, anything.

(Y/n): I think we should have a baby.

Halsin: *Proceeds to pick you up and hoist you over his shoulder.*

Halsin: Let's not waste any time.

Wyll

(Y/n): Hey, I'd really like to have a baby.

Wyll: My dear, once we remove these tadpoles, I'd love nothing more than to marry you and have as many children as you want. You are the woman of my dreams, and I can't see myself having a family with anyone but you.

[localsharkcryptid]

Concept/rough designs for staged duo in my new AU project!! I'm still getting used to people and humanoids but I think I did well here. Their designs may change a little depending on how things go but we'll see!

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Dream is your standard mermaid, based on a trio of sport fish: Mahi-Mahi (or Dolphin Fish), Wahoo and Sailfish/Marlins. All in all he's built for speed and sustaining that speed, especially in open water. Additionally, much like Marlin and numerous lizard species he can darken his coloration or brighten it!

Punz is a bit different, being a siren he's inherently reptilian and takes inspiration from Crocodiles, Nothosaurus and Mosasaurs - and that one purple goober from Ice Age the Meltdown (Cretaceous I think). All in all they're more of a semi aquatic hunter, hindered by his inability to breathe water it's also led to him having far more encounters with humans - and unfortunately a boat propeller on one occasion, hence the scars on his back. In place of a gold chain, a more rusted one sits around his neck - once bits of a shipwreck fashioned into a necklace that was gifted to him by Dream a long while ago.

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More info on this project is coming soon I promise!!! And my ask box is also open, as always, if anyone wants to get some answers early on things/my plans!

[greenducksforever]

Fish

In depths where sunlight dances on the waves, The fish glide gracefully through liquid halls, With scales that shimmer like the finest knaves, In hues of gold and silver, nature calls.

The darting minnows weave through coral reefs, While ancient marlins cut the sea with pride, Each creature plays its part, as if in briefs, In ocean's grand ballet, where dreams abide.

Beneath the surface, secrets softly dwell, The whispers of the tides, a siren's song, In schools they gather, stories yet to tell, A world of wonder where the brave belong.

So let us cherish all the fish that swim, For in their beauty, life’s reflections brim.

[chainsxwsmile]

I attempted Procreate Dreams again, got frustrated with the app, and returned to Roughanimator.

Anyway, have a peaceful loop animation inspired by My Neighbor Tortoro ft. Tolkien-AU Marlin, Nemo, Dory, and Bruce!

[twistingnightmare-s]

Chapter 15: Screaming but no one hears

Summary:

He never wanted to come back. He never wanted to set food on an island again--so why was he here?

In the place of deception, of lies and fondness that was stripped away by the mere thought of awakening and the dream of a world not real but only to your mind as a deity trapped you in it; He hadn’t wanted to come back to Koholint. (That was a lie.)

Legend hadn’t wanted to come back to this cursed island, but now he was bringing his brothers too and he just wanted to make sure they all made it back home--but someone else had different plans.

Rating: Teen and up

Relationship: Four & Hyrule & Legend & Sky & Time & Twilight & Warriors & Wild & Wind (Linked Universe)

Characters: Legend, Warriors, Hyrule, Four, Twilight, Time, Wild, Sky, Wind, Wind Fish, Marlin, Linebeck, Dark Link

Additional Tags: Angst Blood and Violence Horror Survival Horror Psychological Horror Koholint AU Linked Universe Links As Family (Legend of Zelda) Linked Universe (Legend of Zelda) Legend-centric The Author Regrets Nothing Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Wind-centric, Moral ambiguity, Unreliable narrator

TW: Blood, violence, death, descriptive injuries, hopelessness)

Chapter summary: What's left to lose...

READ HERE!

First chapter here

[imagitory]

Yes, I know, I'm shocked too -- but once again, it seems, I have to talk about Disney's Wish. Truthfully, this entire analysis was one I never set out to write, but I felt like I had to after having a really good conversation with my mum about this deleted scene featuring Asha's grandpa, Sabino; the sentiment expressed by some Disney fans that its inclusion would've helped fix the film; and even the purported perspective that the development team was deeply unhappy about the corporate decision to cut it.

So first off -- do I think this scene is that magical missing piece that would've fixed Wish? Not exactly. I do think that Sabino putting the idea of wishes being worth fighting for into words for Asha that she even could've reprised later while fighting Magnifico could've been very powerful. Just imagine how much stronger the story would've been if Asha had used Sabino's song to rally the town against Magnifico -- not only creating the payoff of Asha making her dear Saba's wish of inspiring people as well as her own wish to make things in Rosas better come true, but ALSO bringing Magnifico's worst fears of rebellion against his rule to life in an ironic twist! But even if including this scene could've improved the film, I don't think it would've fixed everything wrong with its story and characters. It did, however, inspire that really fun conversation with my mum, and we realized together what this scene at least partially provides that the finished film didn't --

A reason to care about the wishes Magnifico hoards away.

When I was in college, I took a screenwriting class, and one of the most important lessons the professor taught us was to give your main character(s) a strong desire and then give your audience three strong, disparate reasons to root for your character in reaching their goal. This way, if one of the reasons doesn't resonate with a member of your audience, maybe another one will. The more reasons you give your character to want to succeed, the more people in your audience are likely to feel for your character's position and support them in their actions.

Let's use Disney-Pixar's absolute masterpiece Finding Nemo as an example, just for kicks. Marlin wants to save his son, Nemo, after he gets captured and taken away by human scuba divers. The audience wants Marlin to succeed because his reasons include --

Love. Marlin loves his son very much and is very protective of him, partly because Nemo has a disability that Marlin worries puts him at particular risk being on his own.

Past trauma. As seen in the prologue of the film, Marlin lost the entire rest of his family to a horrific barracuda attack that also resulted in injuring Nemo while he was still an egg, so Nemo is the only family Marlin has left.

Guilt. Marlin feels responsible for what happened to Nemo, because they were in the midst of a fight about Marlin's helicopter parenting when Nemo put himself so close to the human boat and got captured.

The thought process behind this writing trick is that you want your audience to care about what your character is working toward. This is how you get an audience really emotionally invested in their struggles and story, and it also helps define who the character is as a person, understanding not just what they want, but seeing the lengths they'll go to in order to chase that desire. And this is what Wish seems to understand symbolically, but not enough to use this knowledge while shaping its screenplay or characters.

In the finale of the film, all of the people in Rosas whose wishes were taken can still gather enough "stardust" or "magic" or "dreaming whatever" to defeat Magnifico without them. The magic is inside of them, even without the contents of the bubbles Magnifico took from them -- because our wishes, dreams, and ambitions come from who we are, as people. They're a piece of us -- they're informed by who we are -- our happy memories, our past scars, our personalities and hobbies and values. What makes dreams coming true so beautiful is seeing someone become a more complete version of themselves through it!

And yet...what do we learn about any of these characters that tie into these wishes and why it's so important their wishes be returned and/or granted? What visually communicates that these wishes are so integral to these people's personalities and souls that they're a pale shadow of who they used to be without them? What emotional justification is there for anyone to care if Rosas's citizens achieve these flights of fancy? Are there any real stakes or grave consequences if those wishes aren't granted?

Why do we care if this one lady wishes she could fly, or this other one wants to make dresses? What do we care if this one person wants to sail a ship and travel the world? This one guy wants to climb a mountain or something, but...so what? We don't know any of them from Adam! The film tells us that these wishes are really important to these people, but we don't get any emotional reasons to be invested in whether or not these people's individual wishes come true.

Even characters we do meet like Simon -- what about him made him want to be a knight? Where did that wish come from, in his character? Was it fueled by misguided patriotism? A desire for glory? Being bullied as a child and wanting to prevent others from going through the same thing? We have no idea! Imagine how much more Simon's "betrayal" scene would've hurt if we'd gotten to know Simon as this dreamy, idealistic person who grew up reading fairy tales about knights bravely protecting their kingdom and being heralded for it, only for that wish to be twisted by Magnifico to make Simon serve his king blindly with no free will of his own. Imagine how much more interesting of a character Simon would've been if there had been real context behind that wish he'd made and given up, and how much more interesting his relationships with his friends could've been as a result.

What about Asha's mother? Her wish is treated as incredibly important in the film, since Asha tries to steal it from Magnifico like she did Sabino's and Asha and her family react with such upset when Magnifico crushes it, and yet we never once learn what the wish even was. Even when the wish is reformed and returned to Asha's mother, we STILL never learn what it was and by extension what it meant to her mom and why it was a bad thing that it got crushed. Why should we believe this wish of Asha's mum's is so important if we never even learn what it is? Because the film said it's important? In the immortal words of Will Turner,

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Just look at Joe Gardner in Pixar's Soul. Would you care so much about him wanting to get back to the world of the living if you didn't learn through the film that he'd been dreaming of playing jazz since he was a child and had finally landed this big gig with a jazz band after years of rejection and his own mother never supporting his dream right before dying? Would Joe have connected with 22 the way he had over the course of the story if it weren't for not only his goal, but the character, passions, and world view that fueled his pursuit of that goal in the first place?

My mum, while we had this discussion of ours, put forward her own experience. When she was a young woman, she dreamed of having a family of her own: a husband, 2.5 kids, a house with a white picket fence where people could gather together. Over time, though, Mum kind of resigned herself to the reality that it probably wasn't going to happen -- she was pretty solidly focused on her career, she hadn't had much luck in her long-term relationships, and she'd gotten to an age that having her own children was incredibly unlikely. This doesn't mean my mum lost that desire for family -- it's still a part of her, and it informs who she is as a person. She's always taken care of the many cats she's had over the years as if they were her children. She made and has kept life-long friendships with people who've become like siblings to her. She even ended up becoming something like a mother figure for her ex-boyfriend's daughter from a previous marriage, while she and that boyfriend were together. And when I was conceived (pretty miraculously too!), my mum never hesitated for a moment about whether or not she wanted me. Even if my father had chosen not to stand by her and me, she would've pursued that dream of motherhood she'd thought was lost to her all the same.

THIS is what the deleted Sabino scene has that the finished film doesn't, though still in a bite-size amount. The reason the filmmakers give us for why we should care about Sabino's wish (and, one could argue, the town's wishes) is that when his wish is returned to him, it allows Sabino to connect more deeply with his granddaughter and his daughter-in-law through the music he's so passionate about.

The reason we the audience should care about Sabino's wish is the connection he makes with others.

We still don't know where that wish came from in Sabino's character or back-story, and the theme of connection through one's dreams is something that certainly could've been explored more if it had been kept...but for the first time, through this deleted scene, the filmmakers gave us a reason to care about that little magic bubble besides just telling us that they represent a heart's deepest desire and we should want everyone's wishes to come true because wishes are good. (Which honestly has a lot of problems -- the film never even bothers to explore any scenarios where wishes could truly be dangerous or morally wrong to grant, such as a wish to rule this particular kingdom or that this one person will marry you, regardless of their opinion on the matter.)

The song Sabino sings in this scene says that if a wish is powerful enough to fill your heart and make it "close to breaking," then it's one "worth making." But to tell a story worth telling and create characters worth rooting for, you need to show -- not just verbally explain -- why your audience should care.