AMV - The Musical

DriftRoot · Post by **DriftRoot** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:55 pm

Ok, so "AMV The Musical" is like saying "AMV The Video," BUT... has anyone ever tried to initiate a multi-editor project based on a musical? I'm not sure what would be appropriate...but "Les Miserables" certainly has possibilities. Whatever the case, I'm betting it would involve heavy duty audio editing, as songs in musicals tend to be lengthy.

Hrm, we could even have the orchestra tuning up, the audience making noise, the curtians going up (and down) and the cast coming back to take their bows. How much fun would THAT be? Nice at a convention, too.

OMG!! LOL How about "Cats" with Loveless? Cat anime in general, actually, heck, we're not short on cat ears, now are we? Erm, Gankutsuou and Beck for "The Phantom of the Opera?" NGE for "Evita?" The opportunities are incredible! Most likely various anime would be used for each song...unless some enterprising people and a very long anime series (FMA would be popular) tackled an entire musical with one anime.

Many people have used songs from the stage for their AMVs, I just thought it would be cool to see a collaborative project tackle an entire musical, with everyone on the same page, so to speak, by focusing on telling just the musical's story.

~Kuja~ · Post by **~Kuja~** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:17 pm

I love it!

This would be a great multi-editor project. Each person could have a scene to work on.

You can count me in

pinky75910 · Post by **pinky75910** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:47 pm

My anime selection is limited currently, but I'll give anything a shot if I can be of any help.

While we're on the subject - I had a thought that the following songs might make great amvs if someone out there is crazy enough to give it a shot.

“Telephone Hour” – Bye Bye Birdie
“Fame”
“I Hope I Get it” – A Chorus Line

“America” – West Side Story
“Officer Krupke” – West Side Story

Cj_Asuka · Post by **Cj_Asuka** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:54 am

I'm pretty new to AMV making, but this would be an awesome idea.
Even if I don't end up taking part myself, I'd love to see the outcome of a project like this.

Heero_Yuy84 · Post by **Heero_Yuy84** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 2:08 pm

Well, if you ever get this project off the ground, I'd be willing to help (had a couple of ideas involving tunes I could prob. dust off for this project...and actually, one started up recently (Bastard!! using 'The Dubbing (Knight of the Woeful Countenance)' from Man of LaMancha)

That said, getting one show all conveniently tied together...far easier said than done...but if you ever think you can pull it off, again, let me know, I'd be interested in pitching in.

Abaddon_Archangel · Post by **Abaddon_Archangel** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:45 pm

I have a few of my own limitations as well, but this sounds like a great idea. If you get a solid project going let me know if you need some help.

Uanime5 · Post by **Uanime5** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:59 am

I would like to help as well. I have made a few AMVs using tracks from musicals (though most were back when I was just starting, so they're not as good as my later works).

Wylaff · Post by **Wylaff** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:47 am

Love the idea. And of course, theres always "The Record of Lotoss War" to Monty Python's "SPAMALOT"
Seriously, If you feel I deserve a place in such a project I would be honored, otherwise I'de just love to see the result.

DriftRoot · Post by **DriftRoot** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:30 pm

LOL wow, glad people like the idea. I personally think it could be really awesome - whether it ends up hilarious, sentimental, crazed or...just "inventive."

Here's the thing, I'm not an AMV veteran and would feel very wrong leading a project like this, which is why I brought it up here as a suggestion. If you AMV vets out there think this is a fun idea and want nothing to do with me, please feel free to run with it without worrying about my feelings. I'll certainly sign up to participate if you do. ^_^

However, if someone with experience heading up a multi-editor project and a reliable track record wants to tackle a musical, with your's truly pitching in enthusiastically as far as organizational/managerial/creative things go, I'd definately consider taking it on. PM me for further discussion. Thanks all!

pinky75910 · Post by **pinky75910** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:50 pm

Anyone ready to throw out specifics? Animes/musical combos? What does anyone have to want to work with?