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Fandom: MERLIN Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Length: ~ 13,750 Author on LJ: sweetestdrainAuthor Website: Fic on LJWhy this must be read: This is a Future!fic set in that not-so-distant world where Arthur is King and Guinevere is his wife, although it's not a match made for love. Merlin has disappeared from the Kingdom, and Arthur's never really gotten over that, so when he puts forth a call to find a Court Magician, he's half-hoping Merlin will appear. What he gets is not quite what he bargained for. Long, plotty, and by turns, sad and sweet. ( How in his tenth year of rule King Arthur chose a man to take the role of Court's Magician, and how Arthur made his decision. )Read the story and feedback the author: Peach, Plum, Pear | |
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Vidder: sweetestdrain Musical artist: Josh Ritter Pairing: Gen - Arthur, Gwen, Morgana, Merlin Vidder on LJ: sweetestdrainVidder's website: Vids on LJWhy this vid kicks ass: In a fandom that's heavily dominated by slash pairings, it's sometimes rare to find a video (or text) that celebrates the four young people at the centre of the story and their complicated friendships. They're not yet King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Merlin the Magician, and Morgana, possibly crazy and a little bit evil - they're not those people yet. What they are is four unlikely friends who embody loyalty and love in the face of challenges. They fight monsters, talk to dragons, save villages, thwart evil sorcerers, and they do it because they're friends and they care for one another. This is a lovely, uplifting video that celebrates all that's best at the heart of the show. Make sure to feedback the vidder! Information to access or download the video can be found here: Empty Hearts | |
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Fandom: STAR TREK: REBOOT Pairing: Kirk/Spock Length: 10,000 words Author on LJ: rhaegalAuthor Website: None Why this must be read: You know, there are some fannish cliches that make you roll your eyes, right up until they are done BRILLIANTLY. And then? You can't get enough. This story is like that... it has virgin Spock and alien sex practices, and it's also brain-meltingly good. Compatibility Test | |
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Vidder: Talitha Musical artist: Poker Face by Lady Gaga Pairing: Kirk/Spock Vidder on LJ: talitha78Vidder's website: Vid Main PostWhy this vid kicks ass: What is there to say about this vid? It's all about Spock. Kick-ass Spock! And also some Kirk getting kicked. :) Do you really need any more reason than that? Poker Face | |
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I... Look, I couldn't pick just one vid, okay. And I figure, hey, it's not like you're going to complain about an extra piece of shiny goodness. Right? *shifty look* Vidder: Butterfly Musical artist: Circus by Britney Spears Pairing: Kirk/Spock Vidder on LJ: butterflyVidder's website: Myriad -- Infinite PossibilitiesWhy this vid kicks ass: So, this is Kirk. Hello, Captain Fine! *plays songvid on repeat a zillion times, along with the rest of Trek fandom* So yeah. This vid is all about the shiny! And it shines so very prettily indeed. Circus | |
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Fandom: STARGATE: ATLANTIS Pairing: McKay/Sheppard Length: 4,500 words Author on LJ: ladycat777Author Website: Stories by LadycatWhy this must be read: You've probably all figured out by now that I love friendship fics and slash fics with equal passion. What you may not know is that sometimes I also love het fics. And that's why I love this story by Ladycat so much. Because it has always-a-girl Rodney getting all caught up on John, and that pleases me immensely. Hung | |
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*facepalm* Guys! I can't believe you didn't tell me about the typo in my 'Stargate: Altantis' headers. I knew I was going to be flat-out at work this month, so put both the Reboot and SGA rec sets together all in one go, on a Saturday at the end of May. And I've mostly just been copying and pasting at night before falling into bed for practically the whole month without noticing the spelling error. DOH! You're all fired! ;) Seriously, though. Sorry about that. I hope you've been enjoying the recs anyway. And now, back to the show... Vidder: Mamoru Musical artist: All I Want Is You by Barry Louis Polisar Pairing: McKay/Sheppard Vidder on LJ: mamoru22Vidder's website: The CellWhy this vid kicks ass: This is one of my all-time favourite songvids. It always takes me to a happy place, in which John and Rodney are madly in love and married and driving each other happily crazy with their hijinks. It also has the most adorable animated John and Rodney. <3 x a million. Scrapbook of My Life | |
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Vidder: Suzvoy Musical artist: The Proclaimers Pairing: Merlin and Arthur - gen or pre-slash Vidder on LJ: suzvoyVidder's website: Suzvoy's Vids on LJWhy this vid kicks ass: So, I'm sneaking in an extra vid rec, but only because Suz worked super hard to get this vid back online for me to rec (after nasty YouTube took away the audio portion.) Two things are great before you even look at this vid - it's by Suz and it's The Proclaimers! Then, you've got a fandom where the two heroes have a habit of going on quests (although there's more riding horses than walking) and saving each other. Suz balances this vid nicely with Merlin following Arthur, and then Arthur following after Merlin. The clips are nicely chosen and the cuts are well-timed. Much fun here - a feel-good video for a sunny Friday afternoon. Thanks, Suz! Make sure to feedback the vidder! Information to download the video can be found here: I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) | |
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Vidder: Samus McAslan Musical artist: Bowling for Soup Pairing: Gen - Snape-centric Vidder on LJ: Haven't a clue. Vidder's website: None that I know of, but there are a couple more vids on YouTube Why this vid kicks ass:Okay, so this song is almost too obvious a choice, but Samus McAslan does a marvelous job splicing together an amusing, fast-paced narrative set to a very bouncy tune. It's catchy as hell, and a sentiment we can all relate to, but it's so appropriate for Snape that you'll snicker even as you sympathize. The use of flashback footage from all the films, but especially Order of the Phoenix, is extremely clever. Smartly timed to the lyrics and rhythmic breaks, Alan Rickman's intercut expressions are priceless. The visual collage makes its point cheerfully, but it contains a big sodding grain of truth: Snape spent his whole bloody life dealing with the events of his adolescence and never got a chance to leave the memories of his school years behind. High School Never Ends | |
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Got your popcorn and jujubes for the Friday Night show? Me too! Vidder: Oneofaradia Musical artist: Bruce Springsteen Pairing: Blair/Jim Vidder on LJ: oneofaradia Vidder's website: Gypsy Gateway to Music Videos Why this vid kicks ass: I’ve often said that the Moonridge auction brings out the best of authors and artists. This is a prime example. Two years ago, Oneofaradia was an accomplished vidder, but almost exclusively in Stargate SG-1. She offered to make either an SG1 or TS vid, and I won her services. I wanted a Bruce Springsteen song and I wanted our guys together. A tall order, since Bruce tends toward songs that are full of het relationships. My Loverman is a surprising exception. In her capable mind and hands, Oneofaradia shows the song to best advantage by using SenToo clips. Perfect, because the song refers to partner betrayal, hurt, anger, forgiveness and resolution. This isn’t one of your typical happy go lucky vids, but it is quite worthy of a CV rec and a look-see. Enjoy. (And don't forget feedback if you do!) My Loverman via youtube Note: although a link for My Loverman is listed at Oneofaradia’s Gateway site, it’s not working right now. | |
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Vidder: Nightchik Musical artist: Talib Kweli Pairing: Gen Vidder on LJ: nightchikVidder's website: None that I know of. Why this vid kicks ass:I know I'm only supposed to rec one vid, but I missed crossover day, so I'd like to make it up with an extra vid rec. Besides, I really hated having to choose between these two. nightchik made "Beautiful Struggle" for vividcon 2008. The rhythm, the timing, the message, the emotion - it's all brilliant. Using images juxtaposed for maximum impact and Talib Kweli's lyrics to add layers of meaning, she makes the Harry Potter story relevant to our own embattled times. From this perspective, it's not just a children's tale about a magical boy who saves the world; it's a paradigm for all the youth who fight back, who struggle and fall and stick together, facing an evil not of their own creation. It's got a bit of a war zone feel to it, and the way nightchik matches the words to what's onscreen emphasizes that sense of desperation and commitment. The closing shots are just right and incredibly haunting. Go here to to watch the vid: Beautiful Struggle | |
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Vidder: blinkidybahMusical artist: Jonathan Coulton Pairing: Doctor/Master (all eras) Vidder on LJ: blinkidybahVidder's website: unknown Why this vid kicks ass: 1. Jack is Scarface the ugly assistant 2. It has the Brig's best "bitch plz" look 3. It has an explosion 4. It just makes me smile. Skullcrusher Mountain(edit to fix link because I am SMRT) | |
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Vidder: T. M. Production Musical artist: Three Doors Down Pairing: Starsky and Hutch Vidder on LJ: shfanVidder's website: The Comfort ZoneWhy this vid kicks ass: This is about Starsky and his deep need of Hutch, as the whole vid is from Starsky's POV. But it's about their love, too. About their connection, about how they always are gonna be there for each other. Their love shines through, whether you (or any of them) choose to see it as friendship or romantic love, it's so obvious. The lyrics are perfect: So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am And everything in me Wants to be the one You wanted me to be I'll never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good
Information to download the video can be found here: When I'm Gone. So, go to shfan place, and download this vid. And make sure to feedback the vidder! | |
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Fandom: YAMI NO MATSUEI Pairing: Mitani/Izuru Length: ~70,000 Author on LJ: vanilla_kliseAuthor Website: Fanfiction.net profile Why this must be read:Because Experimental once again proves herself the queen of minor characters. This story starts Mitana and Izuru, two characters who only appeared in the St. Michel's chapter of the manga. In this fic, they've become shinigami. A routine case grows terribly strange and the two are forced to reexamine everything they know. This is a marvelous fleshing out of characters who didn't get a lot of page time. Not only that, but it's a great mystery too. ( Excerpt )A Distant Shore | |
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