WoW Moviewatch: Take your time
by Michael Gray 
Nov 3rd 2010 at 12:00PM
The imagery was especially interesting to me, and I wonder how music and videos like this will change when Cataclysm is released. Will we see significant changes in the factions of the main characters? Do we think some of the portrayed rivalries might shift? I'll be curious to see what happens.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Infinite Duck Nov 3rd 2010 12:07PM
Tapping Mic + Earphones = Please Stop
I couldn't listen to that video. The tapping makes my eardrums bleed. Does it continue for the whole video? =(
Bloodvein Nov 3rd 2010 12:15PM
Turn the volume down? Just saying.
Joefredzob Nov 3rd 2010 12:08PM
I thought there would be more of those movie contest runner-ups. Oh well, Belf rap it is.
roseclown Nov 3rd 2010 12:10PM
'cept no belves here, yo.
/does a fail attempt at gang signs
...>.>
/darts off
roseclown Nov 3rd 2010 12:09PM
Huh. As soon as they started rapping I thought I would hate it, but it wasn't that bad. The beat was good, it was original and not a parody, and the graphics were pretty sweet. Thought the part with the human girl could have some more variation, the angle was a little awkward and didn't give those scenes much of a dynamic feel (which isn't good for a chorus.) but overall it was pretty good.
Nice seeing something other than a belf as the main face. (And no, that wasn't a dig at Gigi or anyone. More just 'really, a belf again? Trolls are awesome too ya know. /sadface' thing)
WaterRouge Nov 3rd 2010 12:12PM
I wish Sharm's voice was as loud as the guys compared to the back music during the chorus. First time through I couldn't understand the middle part of the chorus.
I personally don't like the PvP Rap videos out there but I found the beat and lyrics for this video pretty solid. Seemed more original takes on battlegrounds than just "I'm doing stuff that my class does and my name is _________ better watch out noob!" that quite a few other famous PvP Rapers are known to do.
Always that criticism on haters though. I guess you can't have a PvP Rap without calling out the haters. Haters gonna hate after all!
Dreyja Nov 3rd 2010 2:52PM
I think you hit the nail on the head there. I tried really hard this time to get into the mindset of the kind of person who enjoys pvp rap. It's too far a stretch but I did try.
I can't say anything bad because I can't be fair w/ the genre at all.
Sharm's voice is nice. :) I can say that. The rest of it is lost on me I'm afraid.
I'm noticing more and more of the "shaky-cam cinematography" being used in various music videos. I'm not sure how to feel about that as visual tool. On one hand it can look cool but it can also be a lazy way of adding some feel of movement to an otherwise static background. I'm not saying that's what's happening here. I'd have to give it another couple of watches and... I really don’t wan to.
Kudos to the artists.
As for criticizing the haters... I can't help but point out that if the whole point of the thing wasn't to brag and stroke one's epeen, then they wouldn't be generating haters in the first place. I just don't see the point.
Teh Cody Nov 3rd 2010 12:18PM
Usually, I'm not compelled to post because something is bad. However, the music was just absolutely horrible.
Natsumi Nov 3rd 2010 12:18PM
Overall a good music vid. The lyrics didn't seem forced at all to fit the rhythm, the animations were clean (though several clips were reused) and were on beat for emphasis, and the vocals were not only understandable but were good as well. The vid has an overarching theme and fits the song well.
My only criticisms are the reusing of certain clips and the beat was much louder than the rest of the music, detracting from the vid itself. I understand that he was going for the characters singing/rapping and that is okay, but try using different angles when you do it, it's not like the characters have 16 animations for the same thing. When I was doing AMVs I learned how to cut audio tracks apart and turn up or down specific parts for effect or to keep the audio at a constant level. I think these things would make your vids better and have more people (especially critical people like myself :p ) enjoy them much more.
Overall Grade A-
Video Grade B+
Song Grade A
Music Grade A-
Keep it up, looking forward to the next vid. :)
Jessica Nov 3rd 2010 12:21PM
Maybe I'm a black sheep on this.. but I really, really, really enjoyed this. Sharm is the only girl that does WoW songs that I can stand.. and I love Aban and this Asiko guy fits right in. I'll probably be listening to this over and over now. :) Good job, guys!
nonentity Nov 3rd 2010 12:42PM
Turned off at the first line. Sorry, this could be the visually most impressive machinima ever for all I know but I can't stomach any more rap machinimas.
arawn.chernobog Nov 3rd 2010 1:04PM
Ditto
Chubz Nov 3rd 2010 1:01PM
Abandonation always knocks it out of the park, Sharm has a fantastic voice and I think Asiko has real potential to make some more awesome videos. Wopairs always makes superb videos, this is just another addition to that collection.
Noekh Nov 3rd 2010 1:22PM
Abandonation's work is always incredibly impressive. His rythym and lyircs are always spot on in coordination, and Sharm's voice is fantastic! She is *the* only female WoW singer I can stand who isn't tone-deaf, or whiny/nasally sounding. Asiko's got some serious potential; he actually kept the beat. Overall, this was a well-done collaboration.
Thank god it didn't have an elf as the main character.
...and thank god it didn't have Gigi in it.
Chubz Nov 3rd 2010 2:17PM
Hating on Gigi and Belvs is old news.
rmt1 Nov 3rd 2010 4:26PM
All I can say is awesome tune, download??
RetPallyJil Nov 3rd 2010 1:49PM
Oh. Another rap song.
/scowl
/closes window
jorge.lobos82 Nov 3rd 2010 1:59PM
Good video overall. It sounds like they upgraded their mics and got better recording equipment. It's always good to see hip-hop video every now and again. I like seeing the variety of players and players style come out in these videos. Good stuff, Moviewatch. Thanks!
Oh and if you wanna see what bad raps sounds like, click here: http://youtu.be/yM8jrvF5zYs
Cadychan Nov 3rd 2010 3:09PM
I liked this! Then again, I've got a soft spot for Abandonation...I love his stuff. Asiko also has a great voice! :>
Cadychan Nov 3rd 2010 3:10PM
Ack, I meant Sharm has a great voice. Asiko's pretty good, too! XD