WoW Moviewatch: Solitary Man
So, you say you like Johnny Cash. Don't worry. Kamansus has got some Johnny Cash for you. (You say you don't like Johnny Cash? Dead to me. Dead.)
This video is the second completed machinima creation by Kamansus, who has apparently been struggling with actually putting the final touches on a piece. Nonetheless, his rendition of a music video for Cash's Solitary Man is just awesome. It tells the story of a weathered gnome pining over his romantic partner.
Of course, if you consider the history of the song Solitary Man, the video gets another interesting layer of depth. It's been pretty well established that Neil Diamond wrote the song to be about himself, and it's pretty likely Johnny Cash covered it while dealing with severe illness. It makes you think about the struggles this gnome must be having -- or maybe even Kamansus with his own work.
Ultimately, we don't get to see a lot of country or gnomes, so this video is a nice departure. It's even better that it's a pretty awesome departure.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andrew R. Apr 15th 2010 12:25PM
Now THIS is a music video. The video matched the song down the T.
Wonderful movie, definitely going on my favorites list. I want to see more from this guy!
Faerillis Apr 15th 2010 12:31PM
Love Johnny Cash but I like the Neil Diamond version more than Johnny's.
Jamie Apr 15th 2010 12:43PM
H.I.M's version was pretty good too.
Vitos Apr 15th 2010 12:31PM
What do YOU prefer:
Blood Elf Rap?
or
Gnome Country?
You know the right answer.
Lysator Apr 15th 2010 12:32PM
OMG I love solitaire or as we call the legend of Soltare
Rolly Apr 15th 2010 12:57PM
Very nice.
Scary part is I recognized the scenery and knew where it was in every shot.
Ominous Apr 15th 2010 1:38PM
This doesn't try to do too much, but makes sure to nail everything it does. Excellent.
Nikkiezorz Apr 15th 2010 2:12PM
Hate gnomes. hate em.
love johnny Cash though :)
And despite my gnome hatred (I'd punt em if i were horde), This was an amazingly well done video. absolutely awesome. two thumbs up!
Dysmorphia Apr 15th 2010 2:17PM
I never thought that a gnome could look melancholy but man this one does. Simple, beautiful and different. I hope Kamansus keeps making more.
chainlink12 Apr 15th 2010 4:11PM
What this video is, is a beautiful look at the world before the cataclysm changes it forever. It is for me anyway.
Omegan01 Apr 15th 2010 5:09PM
The cinematography in this video is gorgeous. There's nothing flashy, but there doesn't need to be. Major props to Kamansus for such a beautiful and mood-appropriate vid.
BoomingEchoes Apr 15th 2010 5:57PM
"Ultimately, we don't get to see a lot of country or gnomes, so this video is a nice departure. "
You sort of got it a little wrong: We see quite enough country, We just don't see GOOD country like this..
Video is great though and Cash is as timeless as always.. Love it!
Muck Apr 15th 2010 6:20PM
Using a gnome for Johnny cash is Blasphemy in its highest degree
Ylspeth Apr 15th 2010 6:52PM
What I see is an artist developing a style. It's a good video. I look forward to Kamansus's future work.
tim Apr 15th 2010 8:24PM
It's not country, it's folk!
signed,
people ashamed of liking certain country music
Shylv Apr 15th 2010 10:24PM
Finally! A machinima music video I can actually tolerate.
Little people rule! Gooooo gnomes!
tragicdeath Apr 18th 2010 1:20PM
Loved it! I'm a huge Cash fan, he's the only country singer that I can stand.