#violists

[violentlyfeverish]

what i watched in january '25

a very solid month! i got around to shows that have been high on my watchlist for a while and ultimately found some new favourites.

see your love 看見愛 (tw, 2024)

this is, without a doubt, my favourite bl from this month and has become one of my favourite bls of all time.

i could write paragraphs upon paragraphs expressing the sheer fondness i have for this show and its elements. the complex characters, well-written romance, and themes and conflicts about communication that have satisfying resolutions all make for a very fulfilling and memorable show.

the attention to detail and care put into depicting shao peng's life and feelings, zi xiang's struggles and trauma, their individual growth and change is stellar. i love the way their bond strengthens as they support each other and encourage honest self-expression, creating space to be vulnerable and acknowledged for what others disregarded in the past. i'm in awe. it's beautiful. my most sincere praise and appreciation for the entire cast and crew that worked on this show. i'm gonna go watch the behind-the-scenes and keep an eye out for everyone's future projects <3

we best love: no. 1 for you (tw, 2021)

this show's primary strengths lie in the characters and the cast.

the characters, for one, have a compelling dynamic especially as we learn more about shi de's personality and the fact he's willing to go to great lengths for shu yi even when he outwardly dislikes him. at first the "blackmail" inciting incident felt a little contrived, but i soon came to find the psychology of using your one-sided crush's one-sided rivalry to distract and help him get over his own one-sided crush just... fascinating. shi de knows exactly what that feels like, has been wrestling with it for years at this point, and it's really interesting to think about their earlier years given this insight. shu yi, on the other hand, has spent many of his waking moments trying to beat shi de and it makes me wonder how often he might actually win if he wasn't so fixated on shi de, if he didn't feel so insecure from feeling like he has to work ten times harder to get what comes naturally to shi de.

for the other, the two leads do a wonderful job. in the clinic, for example, the way sam portrays shi de trying his best to suppress his emotions, the hurt and overwhelm from feeling like everything is unravelling. his microexpressions, his physicality in how his eyes are downcast and mannerisms purposely casual as he tries to downplay how he's feeling is so, so good. i was also completely taken by yu's delivery. there were multiple times i rewound specific sentences, especially during the bridge scene where his facial expressions, way he says 'i like you' then throws down his bag in defiance so he can prove he loves shi de are so striking. that whole scene is honestly marvelous, with every possible emotion playing out on shi de's face as he processes shu yi's confession, and then when they kiss and shu yi gets emotional again before says he wants this to count as shi de's first.

too good.

we best love: fighting mr. 2nd (tw, 2021)

i have a lot to say about the second season.

i do have some grievances with the plot and shu yi's dad. for one, the show wanted us to like him and laugh at his silly antics but they keep flashing back to genuinely cruel, abusive things he's done to keep shu yi and shi de apart. mind-boggling and very sloppy. it felt like they wanted a dramatic obstacle keeping them apart but then inexplicably still wanted the dad to be a likeable character? he had potential to be a serious cause of distress, further fleshing out shu yi's childhood, pressures to live up to high expectations, etc. and i'm just gonna imagine that's what we got instead of a shockingly wishy-washy, watered down, and frustrating character.

still, despite a contrived plot point and driving the conflict, i must say the conflict itself is... really, really excellent.

the tension, the desire, the heart-wrenching familiarity and longing after so much time apart... it's no wonder they went with such a premise even when the set-up fell apart and honestly -- despite its faults -- i still love this season. the strengths from the first season continue, especially the lead actors who are at the top of their game, absolutely hit it out of the park. since i knew what to look out for this season, i was able to enjoy their performances even more; shi de's loss of control when it comes to shu yi is fully on display and i love how yu portrays shu yi's barely/rarely-restrained anger.

every bit of energy and effort is poured into making moments truly glitter. it pays off. i wish the plot had received the same treatment towards the end, but i'll take what i can get.

the time of fever (kr, 2024)

i'm... not exactly sure how to word my thoughts on this.

everything from cinematography to dialogue to symbolism and characterisation is so, so carefully and thoughtfully put together. it truly feels like a meditative character study focused on one of my favourite pairs of all time, along with one of my favourite types of dynamics: fraught and fragile, full of uncertainty while at the same time harbouring strong familiarity.

there's technically not much plot, but i really admire how this series lays their foundation. i went back to watch their scenes from unintentional love story and now i keep thinking about what may have happened during those two years. it's crazy how i find musing about even the most mundane moments in their relationship super, super interesting. also, that orange scene changed my life.

yep.

light on me (kr, 2021)

this immediately became one of my favourite kbls/bls set in high school. each character is given time and care to develop, the romances are all fleshed-out, and i was blown away by how well-written the dynamic and interactions between the four friends are. the latter is the best part of the show, in my opinion; i loved seeing all of their unique interactions especially when sohee is no longer an antagonist -- i really liked her and shiwoon's love/hate friendship. shiwoon's entire character is a treat, tbh.

overall, a wholesome show with a love triangle done interestingly, care and consideration for every single character, and a final get-together that's really, really adorable.

to my star* (kr, 2021)

this is one of my favourite easier watches and i can see it becoming a comfort show. it requires some suspension of disbelief, but i adore the main couple and their story, how they grow closer during moments like cooking together. their touches and gestures of affection still feel like a gut-punch -- jiwoo immediately bringing taejoon's thumb to his mouth when he gets a cut, for example -- and my soft spot for loud, confident characters having underlying fragility is definitely indulged.

our dating sim (kr, 2023)

... i can't believe i forgot to include this show. it was one of my favourite shorter series this month and i love thinking about it.

the comedy hits, the characters are interesting and their extensive history is really heart-wrenching especially when we get the revelations that we do during my favourite scene. in it, they're walking around, constantly in motion, telling each other how they feel and what the separation was like on their end. it's lighthearted but grounded. heavy emotions simmer underneath, but come to the surface in moments like ki tae alluding he's loved lee wan for over seven years.

their body language and mannerisms are just really effective, and now i want to rewatch so i can enjoy their unexpected (for lee wan, at least) reunion. highly recommend. cute ensemble cast and very compelling lead dynamic.

the eighth sense* (kr, 2023)

this was the first show i watched this year. as a sucker for fraught, fragile relationships, i think this is a pretty solid drama that delivers on touching moments that feel both grounded and earned.

my love mix-up!* (jp, 2024)

this was my second time watching this show. while i had some mild criticisms about the storyline, i had a lot of fun with moments i'd forgotten about like the two eating lunch on the rooftop and ida defending aoki in front of everyone.

i hear the sunspot (jp, 2024)

this is my most recent watch. i have somewhat mixed feelings on it.

on one hand, i appreciate the attention to specific detail and can commend the attempts to include representation of different deaf and HoH people, though i feel that it could've gone further. and, as someone who's tired of the sole female character being the forced 'villain', i'm at least glad she doesn't fall for kohei and create a love triangle. i liked her brief moment with taichi, them challenging each other's perspectives was really interesting and if it made me wish we got better, more fleshed out friendships as a whole. i would've fine with that being the focus.

and while i did think the romantic resolution felt rushed, i still really liked taichi and kohei's relationship. taichi's efforts to help kohei, their mutual insecurity that they'd be abandoned once they're no longer of use, and the moments where kohei signs he loves taichi and overhears him talking in the film club room are genuinely really sweet. their dynamic taichi's empathy and validation of kohei's feelings that he'd pushed down after constantly feeling pitied, and kohei's encouragement of taichi's perceived 'annoyance' was really heartwarming.

overall, a lot of fond moments to take away from this show :)

a man who defies the world of bl (jp, 2021)

this is less a bl, more a comedic satire of bl tropes and its fans. i'll be honest, i watched this one at my sleepiest and more delirious, but i can still recall several moments i genuinely burst out laughing e.g. the mc yelling to stop the dialogue leading to a meet-cute, his exaggerated facial expressions, and just the absurdity of being in this world where guys are falling in love left and right based on nothing.

the ending is also pretty cute. i liked how we manage to get some development in the relationship, which sweetened the conclusion without feeling like too much of a departure from the original tone.

* indicates a rewatch

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[pinkkbrownie]

By Prince Gaysi

[astriiformes]

Oh my god. Guess who got into that higher-level orchestra after all.

[murderandcoffee]

yeah tbh I don't think the dude from the letter in episode 4 had any supernatural influence over him. like. have y'all met first violinists? they're just like that

[gasparodasalo]

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Partita for Solo Viola in g-minor, after BWV 1013, I. Allemande. Performed by Lucy van Dael, baroque viola.

[oh-tobeafrog]

doodles based on this post

[halflinghands]

Self-indulgent pianist Viktor ;) Classical musician AU… jaybe, or jaybe not…?

[icephoenixcom]

A companion piece of "Tav" to go with the Astarion I did a couple posts ago. I may have actually worked up the gumption to sit down and try to convert chapter 1 of my writing into comic format. These two pieces will be a large part of page one since they were based on the opening scene. Lore dump: This is the same elf I draw with Astarion in other art. Her name is Velyndel, and she is actually a drow, as the other images depict her. However, in this pre-vampire era, she hides behind an illusion to appear as a high elf due to the racist tension often caused by being a drow.

[eaglebow09]

Just a quick sketch for a short 2pg comic probably ink later. Was just feeling it today. Our Rito has many talents it appears. 😘

[dream-piper]

So I did an art trade with the illustrious, magnificent queen of the hive that is @painted-bees and was given this handsome, but taken, stud Raf to draw from her Hi-Note characters (I may have also read a bunch of very *cough* vivid posts for…..research, yes, research). Soon as I figured out he could play a violin though I was SMITTEN! Seriously, check out her Hi-Note, Wolves of Danu and Woven stuff if you haven’t! (Though I mean, who hasn’t heard of Bee by now!)

Also she gave me a absolutely bangin picture of my OCs (Project Kaimera) that I will be posting later if she hasn’t already heheheh!

Thank you, Beeeeeeeeeee!~

[beanthebugboi]

A viola player

No. No that is not a viola. I am going to stab you with my bow.

[cielur5ww]

୨🎻୧ ─────・ the violist boy

▭ Synopsis﹕ Scaramouche by chance met someone from the music club, a boy he didn't even know from school. Maybe the beginning of a story.

★ ❪CW❫── amab!reader!violist x scaramouche, modern AU, fluff.

ᶻz ─── n/a﹕Finally, I no longer have a block, I will just throw up this idea. Oh, and it will have other parts, I think... if I don't procrastinate─ It's quite short, I'm really sorry 😭

❱❱ first part

Scaramouche trudged through the deserted hallways, his mind still trapped in the day's frustrations. He observed the fluorescent lights flickering intermittently, casting shadows on the peeling walls and faded posters advertising long-gone events. Each step felt like an extra effort in his battle against exhaustion.

He had checked his phone, and the clock read 3:34 pm, a constant reminder of time lost and pending responsibilities. He sighed resignedly, wishing to be anywhere but in that school, stashed his phone in his backpack, and furrowed his brow. The incident with the calculator in the last class had been the final straw, and Scaramouche longed to escape it all right now.

The corridors, usually bustling with activity, now seemed empty and silent, as if they were commiserating with his plight. Though they were empty because classes ended at 3:00 pm, thanks to a classmate's fault, he had to stay late with the rest of the idiots from the classroom.

How he hated his day.

However, a sweet, melodic whisper broke the silence and seeped into his troubled soul.

He recognized the tune of a violin, and though at first it was just a distant murmur, it soon became an irresistible echo that drew him in like a magnet.

His sluggish pace halted for a moment as his ears leaned towards the sound, as if seeking a source of relief.

Following the echo of the notes, Scaramouche found himself walking towards the music club, a place he usually avoided due to his tight schedule and lack of interest in extracurricular activities. But this time, the music called to him, like a siren drawing a sailor lost in the stormy sea.

As if the sound of the violin itself were a balm for his weary mind.

Reaching the half-open door of the music room, Scaramouche hesitated for a moment.

Should I go in? What could I find inside? But the melody was hypnotizing him, enveloping him in its sweet embrace, temporarily erasing his worries and frustrations.

With a resigned sigh, he pushed the door open and stepped into the room, peeking inside. And there, in the center of the room, he saw someone standing with a violin in hand, their fingers dancing gracefully and skillfully over the strings.

The music filled the room, weaving a magical spell that enveloped the space, as if it were trying to capture the hearts of future listeners, or simply practicing to portray something.

Scaramouche stood there, silently observing, as the melody transported him to another place, far from the tensions and worries of his day. For a moment, he allowed himself to get lost in the background sound, letting his problems fade away in the sweet harmony of the violin, that he took greedily.

But it was shattered by the sudden silence that followed the cessation of the melody echoing in the room, as the boy with the violin slowly lowered the bow, his eyes met Scaramouche's violet eyes. An expression of surprise and slight confusion crossed his face upon seeing him standing there, as if he had interrupted a private moment.

Scaramouche felt like he was under an unwanted spotlight, his cheeks burning with embarrassment, as he instinctively stepped back towards the door, coming out. However, he slammed the door shut with more force than necessary, the sound of the slam resonating in the room like an echo of his own clumsiness, as if he were trying to highlight that he was there.

Adjusting the strap of his backpack nervously, Scaramouche hurriedly turned and rushed out of the room, feeling the weight of embarrassment bubbling in his stomach.

Why did he feel so ashamed for being caught in the music club? He wondered as he hurried down the stairs to the school's ground floor. He internally scolded himself for his exaggerated reaction, but still couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.

He didn't want to face the violin boy's gaze again, nor the awkward feeling of being caught in a moment of vulnerability.

As he distanced himself from the music club, Scaramouche promised himself not to go back in there, determined to avoid any situation that might involve seeing that boy again, even though he had never met him.

However, the image of the boy with the violin and his surprised gaze remained etched in his mind, leaving a lasting impression amid his confusion and discomfort.

He tried to calm the racing beats of his heart and rationalize his exaggerated response.

Why did he care so much about what that violin-playing boy thought? Why did he allow a simple glance to make him feel so vulnerable? Scaramouche felt frustrated with himself for letting the opinion of someone he didn't even know affect his mood.

But it would be alright, because he probably wouldn't see that violin boy again, right?

I had been peacefully practicing in the music club, immersed in the melodies flowing from my violin as I tried to recreate the song I was reading from the sheet music, alone in the room. Then, at one moment, a boy with short, vibrant indigo hair entered.

At first, I barely noticed his presence, but then I felt a gaze upon me and immediately halted my performance, lifting my head.

Our eyes met, and I caught a glimpse of his purple eyes. I watched as the boy's cheeks flushed with a soft blush, likely embarrassed for interrupting my practice. I observed in silence as he retreated out of the room, closing the door with a resounding slam that echoed in the chamber.

I stood there, bewildered by the sudden interaction. How should I feel about it? I had no idea. He was just a stranger who had entered and exited my space without explanation.

I shook my head, trying to push those thoughts from my mind, and attempted to resume my practice, but I couldn't focus after that event.

So, I sighed, deciding to call it a day with my practice.I set my violin aside to hold its case and carefully stored the instrument, feeling somewhat pensive about the encounter with that stranger.

Perhaps I would never know who the boy with the indigo hair was, but for now, I decided to set the incident aside. After all, I'd probably never see him again.

[laughingsquid]

Georgia Tech PhD Student Creates a Robotic Violinist That Uses AI to Play South Indian Carnatic Music

[astriiformes]

Very much the wrong instrument, but it does still feel kind of appropriate to be finishing today's classes off with orchestra. Gotta fit some music in there somewhere.

[ffart2022uwu]

The sadness🎻✨