MORNING JOY | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2023
- A man plays piano with a bird.
MORNING JOY is used with permission from John Henry Hinkel. Learn more at johnhenryhinkel.com.
A depressed pianist is sitting at his instrument, trying to summon the energy and will to play and compose. Recently widowed, he can barely bring himself to do much of anything, much less play music.
But when a cheerful songbird lands in his window, the pianist tries to chase it out, but the intrepid creature refuses to leave. Resigned, the pianist lets it stay. Encouraged by the bird to play, the pianist finds himself engaged in an unexpected duet -- one that both returns his zest for music and consoles him in his grief.
Directed by John Henry Hinkel and written by Ethan D. Pakchar (who also composed the film's stunning score), this lyrical, luminous animated short captures the moment in one widower's life when he finds hope and beauty during a dark time. Grieving for his late wife, he can't even bring himself to play music anymore. His world is quiet and lonely, and he's stuck in his sorrow and grief, unable to move forward. But then, at a small bird's insistence, he remembers music's intrinsic power to evoke, connect and heal.
Using animation's capacity for imaginative elasticity and music's universal power to evoke deep, almost inarticulable feelings, the storytelling eschews dialogue, preferring instead to create a symphony of beautiful images and music to capture the pianist's inner highs and lows. The visuals are painterly, in a hand-drawn style that emphasizes human tactility and feeling. The lines of the shapes of characters and space have a blurred fragility to them; the colors are soft, shadowy and darker at first. The overall feel is evocative, but also melancholy and even somber, reflecting the musician's state of mind after his wife's passing.
But the soft, clear light of morning fills the frames and also heralds the arrival of the home's morning visitor, a bustling, cheerful songbird. Watching the creature charm, wheedle and prod the pianist into playing his instrument is charming, even when the musician attempts to chase the bird out in a jazzy, almost comical interlude. But the film's emotional power comes to the fore as the man and the bird engage in a duet that is gorgeous and rhapsodic to listen to. The animation becomes infused with gentle light and pillowy blue hues that reflect the pianist's seemingly unwanted avian visitor, and as music fills the silence with a growing joy, the frame fills with a growing light before bursting into a symphony of color and sound.
It's an apt metaphor for a film about finding hope amid darkness. Intentionally lacking in dialogue, MORNING JOY relies on the universal language of music to drive the narrative, with the storytelling and visuals adding dimension and detail. All together, the elements achieve a catharsis for both the musician and the audience, coalescing into a wondrous display of joy and pure emotive power. 
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Hi! I'm the director. Thank you all so much for watching and commenting on the film. Feel free to ask me any questions about it!
Great job! I really enjoyed it.
How wonderful ❤
Thank you! @@rolffriis5149
Thank you! @@marylevin9262
Impossible to watch without tears! Thank you!
When my mother died...a few days later a tiny bird knocked on the windowsill at night...repetitively until I came to the window. When it saw that I saw it- it went off to the darkness and never came back. My mother was a musician.... As am I. Thank you for this...on many levels. Beautifully done.
Wow, what a powerful story. Thank you for watching and leaving this heartfelt message ❤
Hello everybody! Thank you so much for the beautiful comments. I am the writer/composer of the piece. Feel free to ask anything
Hello. Congratulations for this beautiful piece ; thank you for the hope message that the story conveys. A short masterpiece.
Thank you for the kind words@@yardleyj9391
Who do you think would win a fist fight, Martian Manhunter or Superman?
@@FMFatsJack the promoter of the fight would win :)
How did you learn to compose! I would so love to ❤
Heartfelt story. I got tears in my eyes, it's only been one month that my dad died. The note behind the picture: "I'll always sing with you!" it's like is from him. He loved music, I'm an artist and he even bought me a keyboard (I still got it) when I was a teenager. Thank you for this lovely short animated movie! 🤩
Hi Jenny - I'm the director. This was so moving to read. Thank you for sharing about your dad. Sending much love ❤
Thank you for sharing this Jenny. HIs spirit lives on!
Mozart had a starling .
@@johnhenryhinkel Thank you very much! It felt good to share. 😊
@@epakchar You are welcome! And yes his spirit lives on! Thank you! 🙏🏾
Warmed your heart to see such tenderness in a bird. ❤
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listen to the birds :)
What a sad, sweet little film. It’s worthy of an Academy Award and lots of listens……..l love birds…… they bring joy…..this certainly brought on the tears though……
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They bring joy and music :)
Don't see a animated video from this channel often but it is always welcome since the writing on this channel is always fantastic.
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I agree. Omeleto always pleasantly surprise us.
Just beautiful !
Birds have always been part of my life that reignites love in my heart, after it was extinguished by people .
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so beautiful- We have it bookmarked to watch again.
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It's best on repeat watch :)
I must say, Omeleto, I enjoy your choice in films. Starting another day with happy tears in my eyes, what are you trying to do to me. Thanks.
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Wow! ❣In films, many special effects are often used to amaze the viewer and the story takes a back seat. I'm happy to have seen this animated short film, I hope they take example from you! Congratulations to everyone who collaborated to produce this little masterpiece.
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So happy you enjoyed it!
Fantastic short! I’m a up and coming composer and this really resonated with me.
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Thanks! Really tried to get a lot of different styles in there
This is a beautiful story, brought back my own memories and moved me to tears...
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🐦so happy you enjoyed it!
Ha! Early morning birds used to annoy the crap out of me. Not anymore. I love animated short films.
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Sweet sweet morning music :)
Beautifully done! Thank you, this was wonderful to see and hear.
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So happy you liked it!
wh-wh-wha... why... why. This had no right to make me tear up... why. gosh this was so good.
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@@johnhenryhinkel Please keep on making amazing films like this ❤
@@atulkrishna3467Will do my best!
Very sweet and moving little gem
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:) listen to the birds 🐦
Today is my Mima's birthday....and this short was by far the BEST thing I've seen all day. She has passed4 yrs ago, but I will always remember the moment I was in my childhood home (where she raised me) washing her dishes, she comes into the kitchen and asked me if I was okay. I told her that yes and asked why.....she simply said "because I don't hear you singing"...to this day, my singing is the eternal postcard to her in heaven to let her know that though I may not feel ok, singing to her lifts me up! I will ALWAYS sing for her
i love this
@@epakcharmessage as moving as the film itself! Eternal postcard... Allow me to use this term. ❤❤❤
This is beautiful. Thank you for watching and leaving such a heartfelt comment!
Delightful.Heart warming.
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Listen to the birds:)
Not me crying at 5:30 am before going into work! ❤😭❤️
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It is a morning piece after all :)
To hear song thrushes battling whilst the sun goes down in the spring early summer blows my mind,it amazes me how when you move around the country their dialect changes ,you can hear the individual
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Listen to the birds :)
What a great way to wake up 🕊
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Why don't I ever see these talented birds in real life?
LOVED the dancing light birds sequence. This movie is beautiful ❤️
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loma i miss you
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It was beautiful, i wanted it to go farther
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The plight of a short :)
short yet full of meaningful messages.
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The power of shorts!
Believe in fantastic visitations like that - they're real. Often subtle, realized later, clever spirit loves of our life happen by. Excellently done - thank you!
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Always listen to the birds :)
This is amazing!!!
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Awesome Music from this short movie.
It's night time but while listening to it, I get vibes of morning sunshine.
Also, if anyone can answer -
Has she passed away or Left him?
I think answer is former one.
At first I thought,she just left him.
She passed away.
This is so beautifully done. I believe birds often come to us as messengers from those we loved who are now in spirit. The bluebird has always been my joy bringer, and they appear whenever I feel profound longing for what was. Thank you for making this heartfelt, exquisite short. 💙
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🐦thank you for sharing this
I almost skipped it when I saw it was animated but it is the most wonderful video I’ve watched in ages. Thank you for making this, keep a song in your heart🎶🎶
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@@johnhenryhinkel looking forward to more of your works!!
Don't skip the animated ones :)
@@epakchar you are so right!
Months of work. easy to skip ?😅
So well done this was absolutely Lovely front deck. Thank you so much.
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love this! the animation is amazing (loved his reflection in the coffee pot) and the story is so sad and sweet
Thank you for watching! One of our story artists, Larry Scholl, came up with that reflection shot!
yeah thats my favorite part too!
Inspiring . Enjoyable. Thank you ❤
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:) listen to the birds 🐦
Amazingly beautiful!! Blessings
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:) listen to the birds 🐦
I've always loved piano music but most importantly love to appreciate music in all cultures.
This short film took me by surprise as man and animal both created music that blended into one song.
I would love to hear more or see more videos like this that touch peoples lives.
Beautifully written with astounding musical talents.
I look forward in seeing more of your creative works.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad that it resonated with you
I agree. I love seeing human and animals collaborate
This was very beautiful. It moved my heart ♥️
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Listen to the birds :)
This is such a beautiful story, makes me want to continue learning that piano😊 I love how you can do so much visually with animations (the bird just wont have worked live action) Thank you for this, truly!
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🐦agreed!
Absolutely beautiful 🤩... cheers to you 🤟🎶
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Listen to the birds :)
Beautiful ❤️
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Just EXCELLENT!!! Showcasing the Joie de vivre!! Love the music!❤
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Thank you Linda!
We all needed this....❤
Thank You Omeleto 🙏
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listen to the birds 🐦
So very precious!
Even a cute little bird can have a giant emotional impact :)
Beautiful and tender short, love never ends, 👏👏😢💖💖💖
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I agree!
Love this heart- spiritual message. It's wonderful when nature takes a loving part in bringing us messages of love from Spirit 🫂🌌✨💞
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Listen to the birds :)
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Thank YOU!
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Beautiful.
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Beauty in simplicity
What a lovely start to my day watching this, so poignant
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This is inspiring! Like, wow! I love the animation and the music.
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Love this so much…. ❤❤❤
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I have a million questions but to pick just 3.
1. How long would you say this whole project took, start to finish. And was everyone full time working on this?
2. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start learning to tell stories like this.
3. Was it fun to write and produce? Or more of a chore
(Story telling through animation has always been a dream of mine, but I cant seem to find the time to dedicate to it with a full time job. I want to try anyways but dont know where to even start)
Practice making little comics. Even if its just basic stick figures. Tell a story with just 10 frames. Then begin to expand and complicate things more. But start with just "A mouse wants cheese. A cat is in it's way. Will the mouse get cheese?" -type story. You have a character with a goal there. That's 90% of storytelling already. Then go further and further with your imagination. Here's an idea: A whale and a dolphin team up to uncover a mystery deep underwater... Good luck!
Hello John Henry, I'm eating popcorn whilst watching this
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@@johnhenryhinkel You're welcome, any new upcoming animations?
@@KadenClips Yes! I'm producing a short animated film that will come out next year.
oops i'm sobbing
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It's magical🙏
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@@johnhenryhinkel it's my pleasure
Beautifully done and with feeling ❤
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I love you guys for supporting me ❤❤
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This is grand!
Thank you!
Incredible story 😢
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Amazingly powerful work. Well done ❤ x
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Oh my goodness!
So very lovely.
Is it autobiographical in some way?
I enjoyed this fantastic!!!
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cool
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Beautifully made
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Predivno, i tema i muzika i sam crtani film! Je li ovo vas jedini crtani film, ili ima toga jos? Zelim vam sve najbolje u daljem radu.
Thank you for watching! This is my first animated film, but hopefully there will be more to come.
Thank you I really enjoyed that.,, you really hit all the right notes🎉❤😂
Cheers friends
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@@johnhenryhinkel no thank you
That was one of those exactly the right thing at the right time type of deals exactly what I need to see
Amazing
Wonderful❤
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You're Rock it 🎉
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Lovely 💙🌎
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Listen to the birds! :) they are singing from their hearts
How to do this kind of animation??
We used Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Clip Studio Paint, as well as Adobe Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve
@@johnhenryhinkel is Final Cut Pro and or Aftereffects still used?
I believe After Effects is still used for simpler animations. Final Cut Pro, to my knowledge, is primarily for editing. We edited this film in Premiere@@Kenlydford
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