Comments | timescout: Once upon a time in ancient Korea....

timescout

Once upon a time in ancient Korea....

Feb 28, 2008 18:42

Lately I find my thoughts turning frequently to The Legend. The Dam Deok theme seems to be endlessly playing in my head too. Luckily I like it or I’d be severely pissed by now. :) What Legend, you ask. Well, it’s this rather awesome Korean drama that alexandal introduced me to (thanks a bunch - I know have even less show-free time than before ;P) a while ( Read more... )

musings, kdrama, the legend

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alexandral February 28 2008, 22:58:34 UTC

I had a long day but EEEEEEEEEEE! You made me so happy! You like "The Legend"!!! I love the way you described it, it is such a beautiful post!

I first saw Bae Yong Joon in an adaptation of "Dangerous Liaisons" which I really recommend to see (is you like the basic story):

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380689/

timescout February 29 2008, 15:46:46 UTC

Glad to bring happiness. :) Of course I like it - how could I not? The Legend has everything I could ask for in a historic epic. Plus some pretty people in gorgeous costumes. ;P Besides I find it oddly soothing - I always feel better after I've watched an episode or two.

"Scandal" is actually what I've been considering as the next thing to watch. I know the story as I've seen "Valmont", the Colin Frith version.

miss_dian March 17 2008, 06:52:02 UTC

It’s also one of the most beautifully filmed things I’ve seen in a long while, with music to match.
I completely agree. I think it's one of the most beautiful orchestrated music to accompany such a legendary (ha! pardon the pun) drama. Which was your favourite score? I love Sacred War, Kiha's Theme, Tragic Love, and Approval. Perhaps Tragic Love the most :)

A lot is conveyed just by small gestures, touch, turn of a head, the way someone stands etc.... and use of colour.
Again, totally agree. Many subtle glances, touches, etc. that convey so much more than words ever could *sigh*

But it's a story of human beings and underneath we are all more or less alike. Love, passion, friendship, hatred, jealousy.... it's all universal.You nailed it right on. I love that The Legend succeeds in making the plot, characters, cinematography, music, and about everything else so well balanced. Eventhough there were lots of protagonists (ie. the Guardians), each stood out in their own rights, without making Damduk or Sujini (whom I consider the main ' ( ... )

timescout March 17 2008, 15:29:12 UTC

Which was your favourite score? I love Sacred War, Kiha's Theme, Tragic Love, and Approval. Perhaps Tragic Love the most :)

Hmmm... I don't think I have a favourite, I like them all. Listening any of it still gives me goosebumps. When I first got the OST I had it on a continuous loop, ha. The neighbours probably 'loved' me (I burned it on a CD as my computer does not have speakers).