This guy does documentary’s better than National Geographic in my opinion. Because they are short, the filmmaking is good, and they are very interesting.
The way you blend together the history, geology and culture of the places you travel to is extraordinary. I would go as far as saying you are one of the top creators on the whole platform right now. Keep up the quality work.
I’ve been fascinated by the story of Montserrat and actually was lucky to visit a few years ago. It was such a surreal experience, the north of the island was vibrant and home to one of the closest most genuine communities I’ve ever met, but then just a few miles south it’s like a different planet, completely desolate and under a seemingly endless dark cloud. I’m so happy to see you covering it, it is so much more than a geography study but a place that people called home.
This is the best short documentary I've seen about Montserrat...the island of my birth The historical content was rich and insightful. I was one such displaced when my home, not too far from the volcano was destroyed in 1997. Now living in the UK, it's great to see the island has not been forgotten but draws the interest of the curious explorer. Great job.
Dude the mix you have of classic adventure (the set you have with those maps, the breathtaking views of the rainforests) mixed with modern science and conversations is a really good combo. The total lack of over-the-top drama is also a really good change from what a lot of other documentaries do. It seems so much more real and serious, and helps to restore a sense that there are still things to discover in the world, a sense that is really hard to come by in these days of internet and smartphones.
Dude, I don't know why TH-cam took so long to bring your videos to my feed, but I'm VERY glad it did. Your talent and documentary skills are AMAZING. I mean like on par with David Attenborough - this is master class stuff!! Your voice too - while not David's voice, it just as easy to listen to. Just WOW. ❤❤❤
have been fascinated with Montserrat recently and was planning to visit but surprised at lack of videos and new photos or info, taking this video as a sign and as always thnx for the amazing work
I was on Montserrat island for two weeks in 1988. Has a wonderful time, met some great locals, hiked up the hills and visited the the dormant Soufrierre Hills. What a shock it was to find out a couple of years later that half the island was devastated by the volcano.
You never fail to amaze with these videos, a full blend of information, adventure and filmmaking. Safe travels and a happy New Year Aidin! You rock man!
This was the nicest place to live ! Unfortunately for some unknown reason we did not get permission to stay longer after ten years i10 years in Montserrat and had to sell Egret House in Montserrat ! Good te see a good video about Montserrat ! Thank you David.
Thanks for this glorious documentary. Definitely you’re my fav content creator about nature. Thanks for being a a great inspiration for all filmmaking and nature lovers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 happy new year 🎊
I love to watch your interviews because somehow it seems to me that you get the most honest answers and a lot of information from people, and besides, the scenes you capture are of high quality. I dare say that National Geographic would envy the way you do it. Keep it up. Don't rush, throw out the quality! All the best :)
I always loved learning about Monserrat as a kid. I'm a Caribbean native, born and raised, with a geologist for a parent so I've always loved volcanoes and I've always wanted to go and visit. I remember as a kid I my Mum got a copy of Encarta, not sure what year, and they had these 3D google maps type virtual exploration elements where you could see a 3D version of the pyramids for example made using photos for the textures. Monserrat was another one of them and I loved going through and learning new stuff. I really should go one day
This is a well-curated documentary, far superior to Nat Geo's, the best I have seen on Montserrat. I hope he continues his excellent work. Montserrat and its people are fantastic, and it deserves all the support and tourism it can get.
Excellent video! It really showed how beautiful Montserrat is - the lovely beaches, the lush forest and the volcano too. Wonderful footage of the volcanologist there too - a very knowledgeable man!
Currently in Guadeloupe for holidays an just stumbled across this video. Amazing documentary, with beautiful cinematic shots and lots of insights about the history and geology of the island. Great job
Your videos are so breathtakingly beautiful. I am truly lost for words everyone time I see one of them. I feel like I just read a classical book, listened to an amazing poem or just listened to an orchestra. Your skills is pure genius. I sit in awe truly, like I’ve just walked out of a museum.
Thank you for this. My family home is over there in the exclusion zone, on a hike back in like 2012 I believe we could only see like a corner of the roof, because nature had reclaimed its space
It's a strange feeling to remember being on honeymoon in St Lucia when Monserrat's volcano was erupting. I distinctly remember visiting the botanic gardens located within the crater of St Lucia's own 'Soufrière' and noting the ash column on the horizon as our idiot guide said, "While we are of course walking within the crater of our own active volcano it will never erupt because the river that runs through it keeps the magma cool." Looking from the horizon to the Pitons nearby I asked how they were formed? He said without irony, "During a previous eruption."
Thank you for an exceptional video. I really appreciated Dr Graham's calm, educational insight into how they are working around/ with this volcano. Im relatively new to the science ( ahh, the joys of the internet for senior citizens 😊), and there is so much to learn.
Your skills are on another level, love how you are able to capture a place. Thanks for being an inspiration to making films about the location and less about ourselves as creators.
Back in school I was in the gifted program. We ended up doing this simulation thing for Montserrat with the hurricane and eruption where us students were in charge of tracking the hurricane and planning Evacuation. A really fun experience
I vaguely remember this story. I was 16 at the time. Very nice documentary! Thank you for your work all year! You bring more and more quality works to the table every year! Happy New Year to you! 🍾🥂😉👊
Thanks Aidin. Very interesting. I remember when news of the evacuation and destruction of Plymouth during the eruptions was headline news in Britain. It was terrible for the population of Montserrat. Some of the audio was very difficult to hear because of the music drowning it out; a problem which TV producers also seem to be suffering from. They seem to be incapable of living without distracting music and sometimes pointless video clips. Other than that, the images, video and commentary in this short documentary are First Class. 🙂👍
A good sequel to this documentary would be a film about Mt. Pelée, the sister of Soufriére. Also a larger, but more detailed tectonic picture of that area could be interesting, reasoning why those volcanoes exist at the first place, and why are both among the most deadliest volcanoes on Earth. Seeing this film, you are more than capable to this sequel.
I love your documentaries. Very beautiful filmmaking, great supporting music, well-placed pauses, no filler talk. It feels more genuine than tv documentaries as well, you sound like someone talking about stuff you're passionate about, not like some presenter over emphasizing a script. How do you make that video style? Are you diffusing lighting in some way?
Another excellent video.🏆 Each one is so well researched and produced. I am extremely impressed with the quality of your work and how prolific you are on all sorts of different subjects.
@aidinrobbins you are my favorite creator on this platform. Your story telling is world class. Nothing gets me excited to create like you do. Hoping to run into someday. I’m based in the Carolina’s too.
Congratulations on your fantastic documentary. It is totally educative and very well presented. I'm a geologist, and it's amazing to see how you describe the geological activities in the Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc and volcanism science. The only thing I would like to add is that the plate tectonic that is subducting is the North American Plate. Out of that, all information is correctly presented. I've started following you and am excited to watch more great videos. All the best
This is such a great video, but it makes me sad that I won't be able to show my kids where I went to school or the hospital I was born. I guess it's true what they say, you should enjoy what you have before it's gone. My sweet home, Montserrat.
Your documentary is nicely done! Being close to Mt. St. Helens, I can relate to the horrifying feelings around an active volcano. I love how they are learning more about the challenges of living in the shadow of such activity and the predictive opportunities we can gather from the data. BTW, that island's flora is stunning. 👍
Really well made video! Beautifully shot and the narration was solid, I especially enjoyed listening to Dr. Graham Ryan, he has that kind of calm voice that you can listen to for hours! Unfortunately the shaky handheld interview video felt very out of place when everything else was so well made.
Howdy Aidin, Im this early so might as well ask, Would you consider any type of community to help witht the content of your videos? I'm a Geologist and love the way you do your presentations but I feel as though some of the aspects of the science are glossed over, not out of malice but perhaps lack of understanding of the world that geoscience exists in
For sure! There's certainly some summarization that takes place to keep these concise and engaging on the storytelling side- figuring this format out as I go and certainly can't claim to have that balance laid out yet. Upcoming projects will see more scientists and researchers in front of the camera to dig into the more nuanced aspects (such as this video)
I was living in Montserrat on the build up to the volcanic activity. I had only just arrived there when water became hard to get and people were worried about what may happen. I spent 3 months there and fell in love with the island. It will be reborn and be as beautiful as it was before. Beautiful country and people :)
You should go to the Angel Falls in Venezuela. It is the highest waterfall in the world and the mountains in the area are unique. They truly are like something out of this world
This is such a beautiful visual piece, and well told in the short time you've allotted. I'm not eloquent enough to say more, just... I want to visit for myself and take in the beauty. Alas, I cannot at this time, but maybe one day my ship will come in. Until then, I await your next video which I'm sure will be just as beautiful.
What a wonderful documentary. From 1979 until 17. September 1989 legandary former Beatles producer, George Martin, had a recording studio on this beautiful island, Air Studios Montserrat, where some of the most important albums of 80s were recorded.
This guy does documentary’s better than National Geographic in my opinion. Because they are short, the filmmaking is good, and they are very interesting.
Literally came to the comments section to say the SAME EXACT THING!
agreed. it's very clear that some of those journalists/filmmakers are only there because of who they know..
Aidin's stuff deserves more attention.
PREACH!!!!!!
Facts! ✨
i experience more artful pauses and time between the words to reflect.
Thanks for visiting my Little island , You Did Us Proud
That means the world- it's a wonderful place 🙌
The way you blend together the history, geology and culture of the places you travel to is extraordinary. I would go as far as saying you are one of the top creators on the whole platform right now. Keep up the quality work.
I second that ❤️
I’ve been fascinated by the story of Montserrat and actually was lucky to visit a few years ago. It was such a surreal experience, the north of the island was vibrant and home to one of the closest most genuine communities I’ve ever met, but then just a few miles south it’s like a different planet, completely desolate and under a seemingly endless dark cloud. I’m so happy to see you covering it, it is so much more than a geography study but a place that people called home.
Beautifully done man! It was a privilege joining you on this trip!
Thanks for being a part of it man! More volcs in 2024 ✈️
This is the best short documentary I've seen about Montserrat...the island of my birth
The historical content was rich and insightful. I was one such displaced when my home, not too far from the volcano was destroyed in 1997. Now living in the UK, it's great to see the island has not been forgotten but draws the interest of the curious explorer. Great job.
Dude the mix you have of classic adventure (the set you have with those maps, the breathtaking views of the rainforests) mixed with modern science and conversations is a really good combo. The total lack of over-the-top drama is also a really good change from what a lot of other documentaries do. It seems so much more real and serious, and helps to restore a sense that there are still things to discover in the world, a sense that is really hard to come by in these days of internet and smartphones.
My family is from Montserrat and so many of my family members are returning to the island! It’s a special place! Thank you so much for this!
Dude, I don't know why TH-cam took so long to bring your videos to my feed, but I'm VERY glad it did. Your talent and documentary skills are AMAZING. I mean like on par with David Attenborough - this is master class stuff!! Your voice too - while not David's voice, it just as easy to listen to. Just WOW. ❤❤❤
have been fascinated with Montserrat recently and was planning to visit but surprised at lack of videos and new photos or info, taking this video as a sign and as always thnx for the amazing work
I was on Montserrat island for two weeks in 1988. Has a wonderful time, met some great locals, hiked up the hills and visited the the dormant Soufrierre Hills. What a shock it was to find out a couple of years later that half the island was devastated by the volcano.
Honestly, this is one of the best documentaries I've seen on Montserrat. Thank you for your commitment to producing high quality work.
You never fail to amaze with these videos, a full blend of information, adventure and filmmaking. Safe travels and a happy New Year Aidin! You rock man!
Absolutely stunning work dude. It's so amazing to see how far you've come 😊
This was the nicest place to live ! Unfortunately for some unknown reason we did not get permission to stay longer after ten years i10 years in Montserrat and had to sell Egret House in Montserrat ! Good te see a good video about Montserrat ! Thank you David.
There's some genuinely beautiful cinematography going on in this. Incredible work.
The photography... Man. just.. wow
Thanks for this glorious documentary. Definitely you’re my fav content creator about nature. Thanks for being a a great inspiration for all filmmaking and nature lovers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 happy new year 🎊
Amazing work! Your videos keeps getting better and better!
I love to watch your interviews because somehow it seems to me that you get the most honest answers and a lot of information from people, and besides, the scenes you capture are of high quality.
I dare say that National Geographic would envy the way you do it. Keep it up. Don't rush, throw out the quality! All the best :)
I always loved learning about Monserrat as a kid. I'm a Caribbean native, born and raised, with a geologist for a parent so I've always loved volcanoes and I've always wanted to go and visit. I remember as a kid I my Mum got a copy of Encarta, not sure what year, and they had these 3D google maps type virtual exploration elements where you could see a 3D version of the pyramids for example made using photos for the textures. Monserrat was another one of them and I loved going through and learning new stuff. I really should go one day
This is a well-curated documentary, far superior to Nat Geo's, the best I have seen on Montserrat. I hope he continues his excellent work. Montserrat and its people are fantastic, and it deserves all the support and tourism it can get.
this man is criminally underrated
Excellent video! It really showed how beautiful Montserrat is - the lovely beaches, the lush forest and the volcano too.
Wonderful footage of the volcanologist there too - a very knowledgeable man!
Currently in Guadeloupe for holidays an just stumbled across this video. Amazing documentary, with beautiful cinematic shots and lots of insights about the history and geology of the island. Great job
I absolutely love these films! I watch all of you films in the hopes I can gleam just a little bit of the quality you put into them!
I been to the Caribbean three times and it’s beautiful and I remember seeing the eruption on the news
Your videos are so breathtakingly beautiful. I am truly lost for words everyone time I see one of them. I feel like I just read a classical book, listened to an amazing poem or just listened to an orchestra. Your skills is pure genius. I sit in awe truly, like I’ve just walked out of a museum.
Aidin your storytelling is next level no doubt in that, But your visual storytelling is also getting mind blowing 🤯
This was fascinating, with a great interview. Thank you!
Another great film by Aidin Robbers! I love your work! Fun to watch. Please, keep creating!
Thank you for this. My family home is over there in the exclusion zone, on a hike back in like 2012 I believe we could only see like a corner of the roof, because nature had reclaimed its space
It's a strange feeling to remember being on honeymoon in St Lucia when Monserrat's volcano was erupting. I distinctly remember visiting the botanic gardens located within the crater of St Lucia's own 'Soufrière' and noting the ash column on the horizon as our idiot guide said, "While we are of course walking within the crater of our own active volcano it will never erupt because the river that runs through it keeps the magma cool."
Looking from the horizon to the Pitons nearby I asked how they were formed? He said without irony, "During a previous eruption."
Thank you for an exceptional video. I really appreciated Dr Graham's calm, educational insight into how they are working around/ with this volcano. Im relatively new to the science ( ahh, the joys of the internet for senior citizens 😊), and there is so much to learn.
An excellently done interview.
Your skills are on another level, love how you are able to capture a place. Thanks for being an inspiration to making films about the location and less about ourselves as creators.
your camera work is really inspiring
I swear more than half of these abandoned shots resemble what every player will find in a post apocalyptic video game
Back in school I was in the gifted program. We ended up doing this simulation thing for Montserrat with the hurricane and eruption where us students were in charge of tracking the hurricane and planning Evacuation. A really fun experience
Wonderful job, Aidin! So much effort and interest in this; it's amazing to know!
I vaguely remember this story. I was 16 at the time. Very nice documentary! Thank you for your work all year! You bring more and more quality works to the table every year! Happy New Year to you! 🍾🥂😉👊
Almost looked like a face in the lava dome at the end scene. Similar to the petroglyphs.
Thanks Aidin. Very interesting. I remember when news of the evacuation and destruction of Plymouth during the eruptions was headline news in Britain. It was terrible for the population of Montserrat.
Some of the audio was very difficult to hear because of the music drowning it out; a problem which TV producers also seem to be suffering from. They seem to be incapable of living without distracting music and sometimes pointless video clips. Other than that, the images, video and commentary in this short documentary are First Class. 🙂👍
A good sequel to this documentary would be a film about Mt. Pelée, the sister of Soufriére. Also a larger, but more detailed tectonic picture of that area could be interesting, reasoning why those volcanoes exist at the first place, and why are both among the most deadliest volcanoes on Earth. Seeing this film, you are more than capable to this sequel.
Amazing video! You’re such a great storyteller!
Awesome storytelling and cinematography bro
Amazing work, Aidin!!!
I love your documentaries. Very beautiful filmmaking, great supporting music, well-placed pauses, no filler talk. It feels more genuine than tv documentaries as well, you sound like someone talking about stuff you're passionate about, not like some presenter over emphasizing a script.
How do you make that video style? Are you diffusing lighting in some way?
Fantastic video, loved the cinematic stills with the sleight camera shake
Another excellent video.🏆 Each one is so well researched and produced. I am extremely impressed with the quality of your work and how prolific you are on all sorts of different subjects.
@aidinrobbins you are my favorite creator on this platform. Your story telling is world class. Nothing gets me excited to create like you do. Hoping to run into someday. I’m based in the Carolina’s too.
What a content❤❤❤, cenimatic, sound design, voice over all are master piece
Life is good when Aidin posts
Your storytelling and choice of topics is top notch
The best docs are on this channel! Thank you for sharing and bringing us on this journey Aidin!
Excellent documentary Aidin. Monserrat is so beautiful. Have a wonderful Happy New Year and best wishes. Love and be safe!🤗😘🎄🇻🇪
Wow- great narrative, you have this presence- it's hard to describe but you are so good at this
Aidan ❤ great job! What mic are you using for your voice over work? Your audio is amazing
Another beautiful documentary Aidin! Keep up the amazing work!
This piece is gonna explode,,, appreciate the hard work man.
I was totally into the zone man!! amazing story telling. Great amount of work, Much support, keep making !! Thanks.
Congratulations on your fantastic documentary. It is totally educative and very well presented. I'm a geologist, and it's amazing to see how you describe the geological activities in the Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc and volcanism science. The only thing I would like to add is that the plate tectonic that is subducting is the North American Plate. Out of that, all information is correctly presented. I've started following you and am excited to watch more great videos. All the best
This is such a great video, but it makes me sad that I won't be able to show my kids where I went to school or the hospital I was born. I guess it's true what they say, you should enjoy what you have before it's gone. My sweet home, Montserrat.
Insane dude! Incredible work and loved the interview
Amazing production for an amazing story!
Really good job. I'd say your a natural, but I'm sure you've got plenty of trial and error and a solid team. Was a pleasure to watch.
Your documentary is nicely done! Being close to Mt. St. Helens, I can relate to the horrifying feelings around an active volcano. I love how they are learning more about the challenges of living in the shadow of such activity and the predictive opportunities we can gather from the data. BTW, that island's flora is stunning. 👍
Mt St Helens and Soufriere Hills have both been hugely important in the progress of volcanology during the last 50 years...
Good work, keep it up so we can appreciate every documentary of yours.
Really well made video! Beautifully shot and the narration was solid, I especially enjoyed listening to Dr. Graham Ryan, he has that kind of calm voice that you can listen to for hours!
Unfortunately the shaky handheld interview video felt very out of place when everything else was so well made.
BEautiful Shots! Beautiful Colors!
Excellent production. Fascinating subject. Love it.
This video is very well done. Aidin, I will be watching more of your videos. Also, I will pray for Montserrat and its people.
Howdy Aidin, Im this early so might as well ask, Would you consider any type of community to help witht the content of your videos? I'm a Geologist and love the way you do your presentations but I feel as though some of the aspects of the science are glossed over, not out of malice but perhaps lack of understanding of the world that geoscience exists in
For sure! There's certainly some summarization that takes place to keep these concise and engaging on the storytelling side- figuring this format out as I go and certainly can't claim to have that balance laid out yet. Upcoming projects will see more scientists and researchers in front of the camera to dig into the more nuanced aspects (such as this video)
Another brilliant piece of film making sir.
Good work the way you put forward this history it's amazing
Soooo good!!!🙌🏼
Your videos are so well done!
Another fantastic video Aidin! Looking forward to the next one!
beautiful documentary work!!
I was living in Montserrat on the build up to the volcanic activity. I had only just arrived there when water became hard to get and people were worried about what may happen. I spent 3 months there and fell in love with the island. It will be reborn and be as beautiful as it was before. Beautiful country and people :)
I'm blown by this documentary!
Very good job... Amazing documentary👏👏👏 you inspire creativity....
this was well done production: clear, understandable,
You should go to the Angel Falls in Venezuela. It is the highest waterfall in the world and the mountains in the area are unique. They truly are like something out of this world
This is such a beautiful visual piece, and well told in the short time you've allotted. I'm not eloquent enough to say more, just... I want to visit for myself and take in the beauty.
Alas, I cannot at this time, but maybe one day my ship will come in. Until then, I await your next video which I'm sure will be just as beautiful.
Excellent documentary!
This channel is my new favorite ❤
Don't be pushed by your problems; be led by your dreams.
Awesome, as always. Thank you! 'Nuf said.
Absolutely fantastic work!
I will continue watching all of your videos! Keep it up :D
Thank you. This was an extremely interesting video. 🇨🇦
What a wonderful documentary. From 1979 until 17. September 1989 legandary former Beatles producer, George Martin, had a recording studio on this beautiful island, Air Studios Montserrat, where some of the most important albums of 80s were recorded.
dr greham knows his stuff. very good content
You never miss Aidin.
I just discovered your channel and im 5 videos in. Great documentaries & content 👏
Beautiful video great work!
I watched your Mount St. Helens video before this.
I looked at your sub count and I was surprised. You deserve more
Bold is not the act of foolishness but the attribute and inner strength to act when others will not so as to move forward not backward.
Very interesting and nicely done video