ext_24785 ([identity profile] cloudtrader.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2013-09-28 01:18 am
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VID REC - Star Trek: I Will Survive

Fandom: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
Song: I Will Survive, performed by Gloria Gaynor, written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris
Length: 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Author Website: Paul Harper on YouTube
Why this must be seen:
This is a fandom classic. Vidding in the 1990's was WAY different than it is now, and in more ways than just the quality (vidding with video cassette tapes was a monstrous job). This video is just fun, with literal juxtapositions of the song lyrics with scenes from the show. There isn't really a narrative story in the vid, but it doesn't need one. This vid (and other vids on the channel, which I also recommend) were shown at a sci-fi themed bar. I think this vid in particular reflects the fandom of 20 years ago -- fun, campy, lovely. Watch it for the blast to the past and for the simple joy it will bring you as you recognize scenes from various episodes of Next Gen.

Star Trek: I Will Survive on YouTube