VID REC : THE SENTINEL - THE OTHER SIDE

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Vidder: Waverleysteps
Musical artist: Map of the Problematique, by Muse
Length: 4:19
Vidder on LJ: Not known
Vidder’s website: Not known

Why this vid must be viewed:
OK, I confess: I adore music vids. I love the way a different soundtrack can alter the way we see characters, or highlight the things we know in a different way.  So I am relishing the chance to rec a few for Crackvan.

This first uses a surprising choice of music – a track by Muse which is a fave of mine but not one that would automatically spring to mind for a fan vid. And yet it is perfect. It captures Jim’s paranoia and anxiety of the final episodes wonderfully, as does the superbly chosen clips and their editing. I defy anyone to watch it without feeling a growing sense of dread.

And here’s a thought. The fast pace of this video, the quick edits, the well-chosen close-ups and the disturbing music show for me how TS could have looked under different directorial hands and in maybe a different time. Just as compelling, but darker and stronger somehow.

If you don’t know this vid already, do please give it a try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4QWf99EvC0

Comments

[stargatesg1971.livejournal.com]

I'm not keen on the music itself, but the editting, pace and clip choices are well done.

[unbelievable2.livejournal.com]

It's interesting, isn't it, how music choices work. I wonder if that makes vids an even more subjective exercise when it comes to reccing? Thanks for commenting!

[kernel1.livejournal.com]

My favourite band so I love this one!

[unbelievable2.livejournal.com]

Yay for Muse! Thanks for commenting!

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

Yep, I love this one :)