VCA 2006 Final Vote results...

[thirdjukebox]

And there you go! The thing about Jihaku is that is DIDN'T follow the usual one-way "spoon-fed" message of which I noticed lots of AMVs do. It's interpretive; pretty much I get a different impression each time I watch it. Basically I feel that video just creates the basic groundwork for viewers, and it's up to us to create our own interpretations. I believe that's how a collage works.

But, hey I'm not speaking on behalf of all the non-forum goers who voted for this. This is what I believe in. Your mileage may very as it has to some people.

Okay , I think you missed my point. I wasn't saying anything about the message Jihaku was trying to deliver. I have no idea what was intended as Jihaku's message. If you want to think of my point in terms of the message, than what I'm saying is that Jihaku screwed up the message delivery, not the message. Though frankly, it's still a bit of a stretch to think of my point in terms of the message.

[Willen]

And there you go! The thing about Jihaku is that is DIDN'T follow the usual one-way "spoon-fed" message of which I noticed lots of AMVs do. It's interpretive; pretty much I get a different impression each time I watch it. Basically I feel that video just creates the basic groundwork for viewers, and it's up to us to create our own interpretations. I believe that's how a collage works.

But, hey I'm not speaking on behalf of all the non-forum goers who voted for this. This is what I believe in. Your mileage may very as it has to some people.

Okay , I think you missed my point. I wasn't saying anything about the message Jihaku was trying to deliver. I have no idea what was intended as Jihaku's message. If you want to think of my point in terms of the message, than what I'm saying is that Jihaku screwed up the message delivery, not the message. Though frankly, it's still a bit of a stretch to think of my point in terms of the message.

You are entitled to your opinion. And don't think that I'm trying to convince you that you should have voted for Jihaku also. I think the problem with Jihaku is that there is so many anime and images flying by that it loses people. Admittedly, I agree that some parts seem kinda like they were just stuck there, but most scenes really fit the mood of the song at that point. Or they are dynamic scenes that heighten the dynamics parts of the song. You almost have to watch it multiple times to get everything. In fact, I watched it again while typing this post and I noticed a Macross Zero clip. Plus, I think it's easier if you are already familiar with the song.

I’ve got another confession to make
I’m your fool
Everyone’s got their chains to break
Holdin’ you

Were you born to resist or be abused?
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Are you gone and onto someone new?

I needed somewhere to hang my head
Without your noose
You gave me something that I didn’t have
But had no use
I was too weak to give in
Too strong to lose
My heart is under arrest again
But I break loose
My head is giving me life or death
But I can’t choose
I swear I’ll never give in
I refuse

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Has someone taken your faith?
Its real, the pain you feel
Your trust, you must
Confess

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Oh...

Ohhhhhh
Ohhhhhh
Ohhhhhh
Ohh

Has someone taken your faith?
Its real, the pain you feel
The life, the love
You die to heal
The hope that starts
The broken hearts
Your trust, you must
Confess

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

I’ve got another confession my friend
I’m no fool
I’m getting tired of starting again
Somewhere new

Were you born to resist or be abused?
I swear I’ll never give in
I refuse

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Has someone taken your faith?
Its real, the pain you feel
Your trust, you must
Confess
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
Oh...

The message you get (if any) out of this AMV will most likely depend on your familiarity with the anime series or characters used in this video. Hell, I don't think I've seen half of the anime featured in Jihaku.

[thirdjukebox]

I made the mistake of being convinced to go on an international flight to Europe on a Song airline. Huge song selections, but the only good alternative rock song, or any rock song for that matter, was Foo Fighters, "Best of You". An 8 hour flight is much longer when there's only one good song.

[Willen]

I made the mistake of being convinced to go on an international flight to Europe on a Song airline. Huge song selections, but the only good alternative rock song, or any rock song for that matter, was Foo Fighters, "Best of You". An 8 hour flight is much longer when there's only one good song.

Gah, I'll be sure to never forget my MP3 player ever again. Now if I could get myself to actually convert ALL my CDs to MP3s...

[JudgeHolden]

Nd I'm still laughing ...

[OmniStrata]

Congrats to all and to all a good night!