Disregard that, I - well, you know.
A while ago I made a post about how my favourite SGA vids were very McShep-centered. And then I proceeded to describe the John/Teyla vids as, and I quote: "mushy and angsty and... ugh"
As we all know, the universe runs on irony and lulz, so in the following weeks I remembered or discovered a whole lot of vids that disprove this statement. [Also, I'm limited by being able to view vids on YouTube only.]
So, here are some of my favourite non-McShep vids:
1. Beautiful Liar by Quania2004.
Description: Elizabeth and Teyla are having some Sheppard problems.
Why I like it: a.) It has a sense of humour. b.) In my mind at least, it is commenting on the divide between
the Sparky fans and the Sheyla (sorry,
greenconverses !) fans and saying, why don't we all get along? And why don't we whump Sheppard a little as we're at it? c.) It has brilliant editing and in one fantastic scene, syncs up the rhythm of the bantos rods with the beat of the music.
2. No Sleep Tonight by teryliciouskatie.
Description: Teyla spells it out for the person she's after.
Why I like it: Some interesting choices of footage are made ( Watch out for the "But you seem to be... a little oblivious"). The song used brings out a straightforward and confident Teyla, avoiding the angst and short-circuiting years of beating around the bush shipwise.
3. Atlantis: The Crystal Village by Herternic.
Description: Yup, it appears to be a Sparky vid. But you can do like me and read it gen.
Why I like it: Considering recent plot developments in the series, the choice of song here is extremely pertinent and brings out the nostalgia by the bucketful. Seriously, everytime the line "You were there - it was good in the beginning" comes around, I shiver a little. Because I can easily imagine Sheppard struggling to adapt to the changes in leadership and thinking back to the good old days when Weir was around and the shit hadn't quite gotten around to juxtaposing itself with the fan.
4. Teyla. Woman are warrior too (sic) by Athosionwarrior.
Description: Uh, Teyla kicks ass to kickass music?
Why I like it: See description. It starts powerfully and spends the entire time painting an image of Teyla that I am very partial to, while acknowledging that she is more than just a warrior ( a woman, a lover, etc). Also, some nice editing (check out the Michael bit that coincides with a very otherworldly whine in the music).
There are more but I haven't bookmarked them so I had already forgotten them by the time I decided to make the post. *facepalm*
- Oh, and an SG-1 one:
5. Want by calleaveda.
Description: Sam/Daniel vid.
Why I like it: Because it is brilliant. This person took extracts from a Sam/Jack episode and told a Sam/Daniel story with it.
Facepalm edit: So, by now, you may have gathered the very accurate impression that I fail at HTML. Could someone teach me how to put in an lj user without breaking the post?
As we all know, the universe runs on irony and lulz, so in the following weeks I remembered or discovered a whole lot of vids that disprove this statement. [Also, I'm limited by being able to view vids on YouTube only.]
So, here are some of my favourite non-McShep vids:
1. Beautiful Liar by Quania2004.
Description: Elizabeth and Teyla are having some Sheppard problems.
Why I like it: a.) It has a sense of humour. b.) In my mind at least, it is commenting on the divide between
the Sparky fans and the Sheyla (sorry,
greenconverses !) fans and saying, why don't we all get along? And why don't we whump Sheppard a little as we're at it? c.) It has brilliant editing and in one fantastic scene, syncs up the rhythm of the bantos rods with the beat of the music.
2. No Sleep Tonight by teryliciouskatie.
Description: Teyla spells it out for the person she's after.
Why I like it: Some interesting choices of footage are made ( Watch out for the "But you seem to be... a little oblivious"). The song used brings out a straightforward and confident Teyla, avoiding the angst and short-circuiting years of beating around the bush shipwise.
3. Atlantis: The Crystal Village by Herternic.
Description: Yup, it appears to be a Sparky vid. But you can do like me and read it gen.
Why I like it: Considering recent plot developments in the series, the choice of song here is extremely pertinent and brings out the nostalgia by the bucketful. Seriously, everytime the line "You were there - it was good in the beginning" comes around, I shiver a little. Because I can easily imagine Sheppard struggling to adapt to the changes in leadership and thinking back to the good old days when Weir was around and the shit hadn't quite gotten around to juxtaposing itself with the fan.
4. Teyla. Woman are warrior too (sic) by Athosionwarrior.
Description: Uh, Teyla kicks ass to kickass music?
Why I like it: See description. It starts powerfully and spends the entire time painting an image of Teyla that I am very partial to, while acknowledging that she is more than just a warrior ( a woman, a lover, etc). Also, some nice editing (check out the Michael bit that coincides with a very otherworldly whine in the music).
There are more but I haven't bookmarked them so I had already forgotten them by the time I decided to make the post. *facepalm*
- Oh, and an SG-1 one:
5. Want by calleaveda.
Description: Sam/Daniel vid.
Why I like it: Because it is brilliant. This person took extracts from a Sam/Jack episode and told a Sam/Daniel story with it.
Facepalm edit: So, by now, you may have gathered the very accurate impression that I fail at HTML. Could someone teach me how to put in an lj user without breaking the post?