WB Yeats - An Irish Airman Foresees His Death

Recipient of the Order of 777 Studios Medal www.riseofflight.com
Nominated for Jury Award at MachinExpo2010.
Screened at Atopic - Festivel de Films Machinima - 2010
Runner up for Best Story Line/Narrative Machinima at VWBPE 2011
This poem I have wanted to turn into film ever since I saw a friend's forum signature "A lonely impulse of delight drove to this tumult in the clouds" but my usual flight sim, IL2, did not have World War I scenarios. Now, with the visually stunning flight sim, Rise of Flight, this finally became a possibility.

[@montydansw]

Hi Joe, its great to see that your levels of creativity are as high as ever. This is 1.53 minutes of magic, great emotion together with your movie making talents have created a little jewel in the crown :)

[@matthewor6207]

This poem was my english speech festival's speech, Love it so much although I haven't won.

[@lancelot1953]

Hi Russell,
Congratulations for such nice touching and moving videos! I am a Veteran, flew many combat missions, saw the horror of war (but not to the extent of the two World Wars) and the combat, destruction, loss of life, etc... bring a lot of pain in my heart. But I must say that your videos, deal with these terrible issues with sensitivity and most of all, respect for the Veterans and the victims of these conflicts (regardless of allegiance). You have a lot of talent, my hat and my respect to you for your work,
Peace be with you, L

[@russellboyd90]

Thanks L, that means a lot. I come from a community of enthusiasts and between us we have tried to retell some of the stories with respect. We created a website of all the best of these amateur films flightsimmachinima.blogspot.co.uk/ There are a few simple action films in there, but if you want to see more of the story based ones have a look at Svengali, Never Surrender, Star of Altoona, I Flew for the Führer, Arctic Warriors, Shoulder to Shoulder, Desert Dogfighter, Against the Odds and the all time classic Faith Hope and Charity (to name just a few)

[@lexingtonshaft965]

This brought a tear to my ayy lmao eye

[@J_Rossi]

I've taken note of that pause, and have since done a new reading of the piece, though it is not yet posted. Thank you kindly for the very helpful observation. One can always improve. :)

[@nomorebeans800]

I am the big happy after the listen of this movie hahah much good lol ha xd ha

[@FliegerOffizier]

Magnificent! Simple, yet incredibly moving. The key to a great FlightSim movie (any movie) is to bring out emotion, the human factor. This very short work of art stands alongside the famed "Requiem" as a masterpiece. S!

[@RedKruzer]

well done

[@ninomarani]

Nice work Joe.

[@nomorebeans800]

Very cool

[@LiteratureTodayUK]

Congratulations: Rather good!

[@davidbarna3277]

Could you send me the title of the soundtrack please?

[@phinbillington1342]

you took video from a game to make this?????

[@JorisKoolen]

Well done!

[@michaejlt]

Nice work Russell.

[@nomorebeans800]

You too

[@talalabdoh4748]

What is the name of the song?

[@david-barna]

Kevin MacLeod - Long Road Ahead

[@nomorebeans800]

@@david-barna both of you are idiot s smal brane ha h h a lol

[@studlydoright111]

I really enjoyed this. I have a reading of this very same poem on youtube. Check it out, if you be so inclined.

[@RESIDENTHOB0]

what's the name of the song?

[@david-barna]

Kevin MacLeod - Long Road Ahead

[@nomorebeans800]

Both of you pea ople r smol brain

[@Madzillion]

Jesus, what a terrible rendition of a decent poem!

[@nomorebeans800]

You are a terible rendition of a decent poem two thank you muc love ah hah h

[@nomorebeans800]

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