WoW Moviewatch: Honor Killz by A6
I'll admit that I got to preview some of this new video, courtesy of Gigi. Long story short, the Hall of Fame of Belf Rap have come together to form a machinima rap supergroup called A6. (That's for Azerothian 6, you see.) Backed up by the awesome machinimator Red Eye Lobine, A6 has now released their first video -- Honor Killz.
The video itself is amazing. Red Eye has really put together a gorgeous video here. His attention to detail, his sense of setting and framing, and his detailed character work have created an incredible music video. I've never seen the blood elf models look so dynamic and interesting. His animation of the video's skit-within-a-movie was astounding, with a great sense of space and flow. (He also wisely executed an editorial bikini during the shower scene.)
The music itself was pretty good. I'm not a rap guru, so I can't evaluate it in terms of skill. However, I find the conglomerate of six people working the lyrics and tune to be very interesting. The way the song "talks" to itself made it something more than just a parody song.
As I mentioned, there was a skit within the video. I think the skit has a lot of personality, and was pretty amusing. It was definitely a good call to add some narrative content in the video, which helps provide its audience a sense of A6's relationship. They're not just a one time team-up, but people who know one another in some capacity.
Ultimately, "Honor Killz" is a worthy opening for the group. Let's see what they do next.
Check out Honor Killz by A6 for yourself on Myndflame.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WoW Moviewatch







Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Ed Apr 21st 2009 12:10PM
I've almost forgotten what it's like to watch a WoW movie that doesn't star blood elves.
Phun Apr 21st 2009 12:11PM
Didn't you guys post this last week or something?
phaer Apr 21st 2009 12:13PM
I've never lol'ed so hard at a WoW video until I saw the pally bubble hearth... I was laughing for a good 5 minutes lol.
Elathil Apr 21st 2009 12:24PM
As awesome as the shower scene is (and it is awesome) it's actually not my favorite part of the movie.
It's when Gigi's eyes glow while she's tracking during Decision's part, and that Nyhm's eyebrow raises in a "You're kidding, right?" during his part. Just tiny things like that.
...And the shower scene is probably the funniest thing I've seen in a WoW vid period.
Plus, Demineon's part had a "forget the lyrics let's stare at the pretty visuals" factor with me. It's just so cool to watch.
Nekromantik Apr 21st 2009 12:24PM
I'll pass. Couldn't be more sick of videos with blood elves voiced by nerdy white rappers.
Moonduh Apr 21st 2009 12:51PM
Actually, Demineon and Abandonation are black. And Demineon's a Tauren.
:)
I'm just saying, this is an amazing video. Don't Susan-Boyle it and just shrug it off/insult it before you even watch it.
Nekromantik Apr 21st 2009 12:55PM
Well I did watch it, and yeah, sure, there is that, but even so. For the most part it's just the same old crap, doesn't impress me. Maybe you shouldn't presume I haven't watched it so you can blow off my disapproval. Video sucks.
RedEyeLobine Apr 21st 2009 1:06PM
You suck :)
Luisette Apr 21st 2009 1:08PM
How can you "pass" on a video you've already watched?
Elathil Apr 21st 2009 1:09PM
You could just mute it. I'm amused enough by the lyrics that the fact that it's rap doesn't bother me as much, but even without the audio, the visuals are just awesome.
X-Cross Apr 21st 2009 2:47PM
Seems like you're the cool guy here eh? :P Srsly, just stop it. People have enough of haters already.
Panzor Apr 21st 2009 12:26PM
Even if you don't like rap, you owe it to yourself to watch that video. That's some pretty amazing & fun machinima.
MzStilletto Apr 21st 2009 12:44PM
Unless you really, really, REALLY don't like rap. I couldn't even make it through 1 minute before I was mashing my mouse buttons trying to get it to STOP assaulting my eardrums and my brain with that noisy garbage.
Of course, if you do like rap, I'm sure this is a great video, so if that's the case, then enjoy.
Panzor Apr 21st 2009 12:51PM
You could always turn the volume down just to experience the animations.
BTW, sorry about the rating you down, MzStelletto. I was trying to click a reply button and that was the first one I tried. I won't let me take it back, either. Honest mistake from a noob to posting here.
MzStilletto Apr 21st 2009 1:08PM
:-O
MINUS 500 DKP FOR YOU! lol ;)
Pexxle -=SilverHand (RP)=- Apr 21st 2009 1:55PM
@ MzStilletto...
"Long story short, the Hall of Fame of Belf Rap have come together to form a machinima rap supergroup called A6. (That's for Azerothian 6, you see.) Backed up by the awesome machinimator Red Eye Lobine, A6 has now released their first video..."
Gj at reading the header then getting bombarded with the "noisy garbage" you really really don't like.
FAIL
ryan Apr 21st 2009 12:41PM
makes me hate rap even more :)
Ryuker Apr 21st 2009 12:55PM
Awesome video, song, and I'm glad to see Nyhm back in action =D
Friday_Knight Apr 21st 2009 12:56PM
Good catch Gray. Good video, good lyrics. All around entertaining. Good to see Nymh isn't flying solo anymore.
Radiophonic Apr 21st 2009 12:58PM
Merc and tier 6? I lol'd
Cool video though, kudos for that. Now get some upgrades.