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[jedi_of_urth]

Overview

What does one do when one realizes the vast similarities between Dr. Horrible and Robin Hood? Well if that one is me, one decides to make a whole series of vids using the songs from Joss Whedon's web-based musical.

This is an ongoing project and files will be added as I progress through the musical

Characters

Guy of Gisborne = Billy/Dr. Horrible
Robin Hood = Captain Hammer
Marian = Penny
Sheriff Vasey of Nottingham = Bad Horse

And a whole chorus of Merry Men, Black Knights, guards, and peasants.


File List

01. Opening Title
02. My Freeze Ray
03. Bad Horse Chorus
04. Caring Hands
05. A Man's Gotta Do
06. My Eyes
07. Bad Horse Chorus (Reprise)
08. Penny's Song
09. Brand New Day
10. So They Say
11. Everyone's a Hero
12. Slipping
13. Everything You Ever
14. Closing Credits


Info

All music from 'Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog' belongs to Joss Whedon etc.
The BBC etc. own 'Robin Hood'
All 'Robin Hood' footage is fair game
Includes Guy/Marian and Robin/Marian, any other ships are open to interpretation
Vidder: jedi_of_urth
Feedback makes a vidder happy

Tons of thanks to starlightmoonla who has been so willing to offer encouragement and a second opinion on things as they have progressed.

Latest Update: 5/22/2009
-next update...I have no idea

Comments

[aceofhadeon.livejournal.com]

This is made of WIN! Heh, always great to see another RH/DR H fan who sees just how similar the shows are. "My Freeze Ray" is my fave. "A Man's Gotta Do" is hilarious too! Great editing. Can't wait to see "Slipping."

[jedi_of_urth]

Once I saw the similarities I couldn't *un*see them, they really are like the same characters (although it won't show up in the vids, s2 Allan=Moist even). The later ones are actually more intimidating to me, partly because they are generally longer and partly because the mutual plots get so...hurty. But one day I'll get there.

But for right now the fic muses have moved in and I'm glad to have them for a while. But knowing people are still looking forward to this series is quite encouraging that I really should get back to them when I can. I'm glad for that and the feedback.

[aceofhadeon.livejournal.com]

Once I saw the similarities I couldn't *un*see them, ...(although it won't show up in the vids, s2 Allan=Moist even).
Exactly. Which is part of the attraction of both shows, for me!

So right about Allan=Moist. As soon as Moist walked in, I yelled, "Allan!" Even looks/acts vaguely like him.

Yes, I can see how the enjoyment factor might drop for you in the later ones. I didn't enjoy "that scene" in either show. And if you're going for humor in vids, it's...very hard with some of the later songs.

Have fun with the fic bunnies! We'll all be waiting when you return to the vids. BTW, if you're wondering about the sudden assault on your post, it's due to a DH reference we at capslock_hood made during a RH rewatch.

[jedi_of_urth]

I've never really liked the way DH ended, they set me up for lulzy fun times and then...it got a ll serious and deathy. Hmm, this sounds like some other how too...

I've got plenty of other vids you could amuse yourself with (for generous definitions of "amuse" which may include making you cry).

[aceofhadeon.livejournal.com]

I kept waiting for something funny at the end of DH...but nothing came close. Still, the rest of the show makes up for it.

I'm lazy, so...got a youtube account or links? :)

[jedi_of_urth]

I just misread the story Joss was telling, I get that now, but the first half or so of the show is so lulzy that the fairly abrupt shift in tone at the end always jars me out of the storytelling even though I know it happens. (well it's like going from Walkabout/TotN to the RH s2 finale, the change in tone never feels completely smooth)

I have a static link to my master fanvids list constantly on my journal, but I can make it even easier to get to with that link.

[aceofhadeon.livejournal.com]

Having watched the show a few more times, I have to agree with you. The humor was just so strong.

Good comparison with the RH finale. You don't expect it, so it hits hard. Heck, at least DH made some sense in the finale department.

Thanks much for the link!

[jedi_of_urth]

BTW, if you're wondering about the sudden assault on your post, it's due to a DH reference we at capslock_hood made during a RH rewatch.

Oh, and thanks for saying that, I was kind of wondering why so many new comments. Happy for them, but a little confused too.