Working, Music, and Muse.

[gateslacker]

 So, my superpower was gaining control over me today. I would rather take a beating than work on my paper so I knew that desperate times called for desperate measures. I know that, in the absence of a motivational speaker,  the only thing to get me going would be to put on some Linkin Park. (It always makes me work, whether it be housecleaning or homework. I think I even type faster in its presence!) 

And it is working. I am almost done with the sections that are due Monday. However, it has also managed to reawaken my desire to do some Merlin vidding. But I can't! One, I promised myself that I would obtain and learn a new vid-editing program before I ever made any more vids. (It's time to move on from Movie Maker) and, two, I cannot undertake such a project till after December 17th!!!

But, that doesn't mean that I won't think about it and come up with an ideas and envision what clips I want to use. I have come across two songs that I'd love to make Merlin/Arthur centric vids to. They are on the angsty side, especially the second but anyone who has seen any of my previous Stargate vids knows that I do love me some angst now and again. And, oh, this series has certainly given us some additional angsty goodness.

Probs no one cares except scarym1  because we love to talk about vids and share music for vids even if we haven't had much of an opportunity for creating and discussing of late. But, in any case, the songs are terrific and I'd recommend them if they weren't attached to my Merlin/Arthur vid longing. I've linked YT lyric vids. Let me know what you think.

Comments

[sabriel75.livejournal.com]

I love Linkin Park... just sayin' and I have no vid skills but support this idea. :D

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Yay! I don't have their latest "album" but I have all of the previous ones and I don't seem to tire of them. Even though I've had multiple vid ideas to their songs, I haven't had the opportunity to make good on those ideas.

I hope I am able to remedy that after December 17th!

[de23.livejournal.com]

I've been spending a lot of my drive time listening to the Duran Duran song I want to use for a Farscape vid. Of course, I'll have to do at least one re-watch to even get an idea of most of the scenes but I already have several in mind. No idea if I'll be any good at it, but it is nice to dream in the midst of all the work.

I look forward to your finished product in December (assuming I'm either caught up by then or there are no spoilers).

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I'll have to do at least one re-watch to even get an idea of most of the scenes

Oh, the hardship! ;-) I would love to see your vid. It can be so much fun to make them.

And, I still LOVE that icon. Hum...makes me want to go for a Farscape rewatch.

[de23.livejournal.com]

Hum...makes me want to go for a Farscape rewatch.

Maybe we can sponsor a community rewatch over Christmas break (even if it's just us two)!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Hey, I am all for that plan!

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

I use music as a motivator as well. I have quite a collection of Music & STARGATE VIDS on my windows media player. I like to play them a bit loudly while I am doing house work.

Those are great angsty songs. From what I have seen of Merlin I think they would work great in a vid. I think the first one would be the better song to use.

But for me I immediately pictured Rodney/John angst in the first one. Then then the second had me thinking all about some Daniel Angst. You could even toss in some Vala or Jack. I really have a one track mind sometimes. ; )

My goal during my winter hibernation is to work on some new vids and watch all of Farscape.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Yes, the first one would be better. I love the second but it is so long that it might be difficult to sustain interest for that long. IDK.

I have a one track mind as well. I've just jumped tracks is all. ;-)

Sounds like a wonderful winter hibernation goal. I plan on doing some vidding even though I will also have to study for the certification exam.

[merlindra.livejournal.com]

I got really excited there as I thought you where going to see Muse, oh well, do like a bit of Linkin Park though.
Currently introducing Squirtal to Rock bands, she likes a bit of Linkin too :o)

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

LOL! Well I have to admit needing to look up that band. I have never heard of them. That isn't saying much. With a teenager, I am always listening to bands I've never heard of.

Awww....Squirtal. Now that is just plain adorable.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I got really excited there as I thought you where going to see Muse

Okay, now I have "discovered" Muse. It can be hard to identify bands when listening to the radio. For some reason, my son seems to know who sings what (a teenager thing?) and I heard a song the other day by this band when he happened to be in the car and I could ask "Hey, who sings this?".

Yay, now I have found someone else I really like.

[merlindra.livejournal.com]

see now your new post makes lots more sense, yey spreading the joy. I really should read things in date order shouldn't I. Doh