Ash in Avalon
The pacing is rather slow and relaxed, and even though there’s also lots of explosions, they seem surreal like everything else in this movie. The atmosphere is slightly depressing, yet very engrossing, in part due to the incredible score by Kenji Kawaii. Even if you happen to not like the movie as a whole, it’s worth watching at least once just for the music.
Here’s a short teaser that gives some quick impressions.
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Samorost could be called an interactive ambient adventure. Basically you look at each scene, try to find out where you can click and watch what happens. Your goal is to help a little sleepyhead find his way in an imaginative world full of strange creatures and bizarre contraptions. The game takes about 15 minutes of your time, but it’s time well spent, because it will put a smile on your face.
In the sequel, Samorost 2, the little guy’s dog is captured by aliens and you have to chase them and get it back.
Just imagine …
It’s a bit like watching clouds float by on a sunny afternoon in a reverie. Here’s an example of her work…
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The Last Unicorn
I don’t remember how old I was when I first watched the movie in television, maybe 5 or 6, but I still remember so much from it. Schmendrick the magician, Molly, the Red Bull, the talking skeleton, the wonderful music, and of course the enchanting unicorn. Themes are the tradeoff between immortality and love, illusions and destiny. I think this is one of those rare stories that has real magic in it.
The opening will bring back memories ~
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Astrid van der Veen
Ambeon is a “mysterious and ambient side project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen featuring Astrid van der Veen, a young and very talented female vocalist.”
Usually I let my music play in the background, but somewhere during the first song of this album I had to stop what I was doing and concentrate on listening… because it was so mesmerizing and beautiful… and sad. The music could be called Melodic Rock with some Progressive and Celtic elements mixed in. As a whole it’s rather gloomy, the lyrics being dark and cryptic. Anyway, here are two samples I found on the official site..
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Unfortunately the album is out of print for now, but there are more samples available.
Princess Buttercup and Westley
“Has it got any sports in it?”
“Are you kidding? Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Poison. True love. Hate. Revenge. Giants. Hunters. Bad men. Good men. Beautifulest ladies. Snakes. Spiders. Beasts of all natures and descriptions. Pain. Death. Brave men. Coward men. Strongest men. Chases. Escapes. Lies. Truths. Passion. Miracles.”
That about sums it up, and then not even quite. If there is such a thing as the perfect movie, The Princess Bride must be it.
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Bob Ross
He had a very optimistic attitude towards life which shows throughout each episode. His voice is so soothing that listening to it is like having a bubble bath before going to bed and dozing off, giving you that hypnotizing, warm tingly sensation inside.
Here’s a small clip that shows him painting. Relax, watch and listen…
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Box shot of Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
This game is soooo cute. Magical, lighthearted, wondrous and whimsical are some words I’d use to describe it. The title theme is one of my all-time favorite songs, perfectly setting the mood for what’s up ahead.
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Here are the lyrics to this song as well as the full soundtrack.
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Scene from the intro of Divinity
A Wind of Aleroth is a song that is played in the light, peaceful woods. There’s only one instrument in it: a flute so pure it makes your heart weep. Very deep, very melodic, making you feel tranquil, lonely amongst tall trees. Simply wonderful.
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The entire soundtrack contains no less than 44 tracks ~
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Bird Sketch by bluebonics.
The girl ripped off its legs and said:
~ Come on and dance!
The bird looked sadly up at the girl and said:
~ I can’t dance for you, but I can fly for you.
Furious the girl ripped off its wings and said:
~ Come on, fly!!
The bleeding bird looked up at the girl and said:
~ Not fly, but I can sing for you!
Now even more furious the girl threw the bird at the wall and shouted:
~ Sing then!!!
The dying bird looked up at the girl and said:
~ Not sing, but I can die for you…
