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by dj_ultima_the_great » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:43 am
Let's face it: I'm a windbag, so let's skip the intro, okies?
Coffee54 - ah, Gundam...something I've always had a mild interest in. In fact, I did read the three manga set of one its incarnations. They were boring, but my best friend assured me that the anime was MUCH better. I haven't seen that yet, or the incarnation of Gundam that you have done your video to. Anywho, your video was amazing. I really loved it. The music choice was off the wall, but you did great with it. It gave the video a kind of wild, primitive (in a good way) kind of a feeling. The music even matched the environmental setting of the video, which was pretty cool if you ask me - then again, I really enjoy that sort of music. Come to think of it, if you LIKE that song, you'd probably like "Navras" from The Matrix: Reloaded soundtrack. It's like a freaky techno version of the song you used. I would really love to see a good "Navras" video. I even made a lengthy suggestion for it some time ago. Hey, I'm kind of getting off track here. This is supposed to be about your awesome video, right? ^_~ Enough about the music - the editing was what really got me. To match the weird (but good) music, you had some weird (but good) editing. I don't know what really to say ABOUT it, honestly, other than it was perfect for the mood you were trying to set. Well, I've rambled long enough to you, so I'll quit here with a 'thank you' and a 'great job.' Oh! Just one last question: why so many DBZ (and co.) videos?
Kaiba57 - you know, you have a really cool style of editing. While most people would go for the major beats in a song, you go for all of the background beats, as well as the major ones. Do you do that in all of your videos? Cuz that's twice now that I've watched a video of yours edited in that style. Also, I liked your video because it wasn't effect-heavy. Don't get me wrong; I think videos like Koopiskeva's "Euphoria" are pure genius - I just get sick of seeing that sometimes. I like to know that a person, such as you, can do some really good, clean editing. (If I remember correctly, a certain SarahtheBoring edits her videos beautifully without lots of distracting effects too. ^_^ ) Again, I can't say that I'm familiar with the anime, although I have heard of it (who hasn't...) Actually, it was one that my best friend was interested in seeing. Anyway, your video was great overall. On my scale, it would probably get a nine out of ten. Thank you for submitting it! I enjoyed it!
Coffee54 (again!) - hey, I went into your profile and noticed that you've used some stuff from The Matrix: Reloaded soundtrack. So you probably know "Navras," right...? *winkwinknudgenudge* Nah, I'd never badger anyone into making a video to a particular song if they didn't want to, but it's a thought. ^_^
Oh, and to the both of you, thanks for mentioning me and my thread here in your video descriptions. I feel loved! ^_~ Like I've mentioned a number of times, I seriously wasn't expecting people to take my thread seriously. It was my first time posting anywhere, ever - this was long before I knew of forum searches and whatnot. I'm just amazed that no one had made a wide-scale AMV suggestion like this before. Just because I think it needs to be said occasionally, thank you to everyone who posts here, especially when they leave a video link! It's nice to know that there are nice people who are interested in these little thoughts and ideas of mine. Now that I've got that touchy-feely stuff out of my system...
Speaking of little thoughts and ideas, I have suggestions! Oh, yes, you knew I couldn't go without them! Also...
WARNING! SOME OF THESE IDEAS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FROM THE SERIES, SO IF YOU SEE AN ANIME YOU DON'T KNOW HERE AND DON'T WANT TO BE SPOILED, RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN AS IF KISA WAS IN HER TIGER FORM CHASING AFTER YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fruits Basket, Love Hina - Shawn Mullins – “Lullaby” – Kisa, Shinobu – you know what I just realized? Kisa and Shinobu are, like, identical! Generally, this song works for them I think. Being really nitpicky, however, I know that the first verse doesn’t apply to them as well as I’d like. I’ve been looking for a while now for a good anime for this. It’s weird, though - I’m not a particularly big fan of this song (it’s alright...,) but I’ve become hell-bent on finding a good video idea for it! Weird, right? Anyway, the song is pretty self-explanatory, so I won’t go into a direction for the video – it’s fairly obvious.
X TV - Nine Inch Nails – “The Great Below” – Kotori, Hinoto, Kanoe, Kakyou – to me, this feels like a song about accepting one’s fate, even though it will lead to ruin. Sound like a certain Dreamgazer-in-training? Yeah, I thought of a darker side to Kotori when I heard this song (actually, I thought of Lain first, but that’s another story.) The video would be about how she was willing to sacrifice everything for Kamui and Fuma. Of course, this plotline is explored better in the manga, I think, but I believe that there would be enough footage for an AMV. Finally, for those of you curious why I mentioned the other Dreamgazers, I see them as sort a support device for the video – especially in the end, where the lyrics keep repeating “I can still feel you, even so far away.” In essence, they all still dream of Kotori after her ‘departure’ (well, not Kanoe as much, but you get the gist.) For the whole series, references are made to her, even after the fact. Kotori’s not my favorite character by any means, but this would be a great tribute to the darker side of her, I think.
As always, Farewell, Good Luck, and Happy AMV-ing!
- dj_ultima_the_great
PS: it's amazing. I have no AMVs in the works right now. Oh well. That'll change soon with the beginning of my Anime Compilation Project.
lol. thanks again i am really glad you enjoyed my vid. 
