VID REC: Star Wars - Angel

[lakester.livejournal.com]

Vidder: Di
Musical artist: Sarah McLachlan
Pairing: None - Obi-Wan character vid
Vidder on LJ: di_br
Vidder's website: Return of innocence
Why this vid kicks ass:

Obi-Wan is one of only four characters to appear throughout both trilogies - despite being dead for two and a half movies. And while he doesn't personally suffer slavery, burning alive, or a dead wife this vid does an excellent job of performing experimental heart surgery on its audience. Yet despite the sadness it captures - particularly in the chorus - it gives an impression of strength and endurance to Obi-Wan, as well as a possibly happy ending - if not in this life.

The linkage between the vocals and footage fit well together - especially the inclusion of baby Luke - helping to portay a sympathetic look at Obi-Wan's trials and his relationships with Qui-Gon, Anakin and Luke.

This vid contains spoilery scenes from Revenge of the Sith.

I remain firmly convinced that this vid did not make me cry. Really. This is not denial. Okay, maybe it did. Once.

Now, go watch Angel and comment.

Comments

[ciroccoj.livejournal.com]

Obi-Wan is one of only four character to appear throughout both trilogies
Quick check - are you including R2D2 and C3PO in that count?

[lakester.livejournal.com]

Yep, R2D2, C3PO, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader.

[short-girl.livejournal.com]

Yoda.

[(Anonymous)]

Not in ANH.

[short-girl.livejournal.com]

I thought you meant in both trilogies. Technically, that would include Yoda, and even Luke and Leia. They appeared in both trilogies, but not in every single movie.