Gormenghast's Dark Waltz

[ Preface: I saw this show just yesterday. I LOVED it. At first sight. I really only managed to get it because of Christopher Lee's presence in the cast U_U and I was not only surprised to see he doesnt' die after the first five minutes *_* I was also so lucky to find a wonderful show!
It doesn't happen often that I love so much a show. Obviously I want to read the books. I know they're different but I think the show itself is really good. It reminds me of Pratchett... darker. And sadder.
I love also Richard Griffith's and Stephen Fry's performances. And Fiona Shaw. XD And - no, I love them all. They're all crazy. *_* They're all dusty. XD I liked even Jonathan Rhys Meyers, which I normally don't like... he's so young and evil *3* and crazy XD again XD
Well, enough said.
A bit more serious: ]

It could be only a coincidence but when I heard this song it immediately reminded me of Gormenghast. It's not something in particular in the lyrics, they don't even fit so well... it was just a feeling.
I like all the characters, and the world of Gormenghast itself, so I didn't intend to make a tribute to only one character or relationship (Mr Flay *O* cough) also because I find the music well fitted for the whole story. But, while working ad it, I started conceiving the video from Fuchsia's point of view... it's almost as if it was all in her mind. So I tried to show her love for Steerpike but also her memories about those importat for her (Nanny Slagg, Dr Prunesquallor, her father) and how her dreams had to face reality (that's why I didn't use the sequences in which Steerpike really is a bad guy... because Fuchsia never knew about it and/or didn't accept it).


Tv Show: BBC Gormenghast
Song: Hayley Westenra, Dark Waltz

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• gormenghast
• mervyn
• peake
• bbc
• dark
• waltz
• heyley
• westenra
• jonathan
• rhys
• meyers
• steerpike
• fuchsia
• groan
• neve
• mcintosh

[pythonthepirate]

Beautiful video. This song fits very well with the clips chosen. Love this movie, :D

[VivianeDanglars]

@pythonthepirate Thank you!

[Coridony]

Oh, she's childish in the book as well. But she's got somewhat of more intelligent spirit to her, if that makes sense.

You'll see what I mean when you read it >.> lol

[VivianeDanglars]

@Coridony thank you XD I think you've made yourself clear anyway ^^

[Coridony]

Very beautiful :) It DOES fit the movie, and Fuchsia too, really.

Though more the Fuchsia in the book; I'm afraid they've made her a bit of an idiot in this movie, but in the novels she's portrayed a bit differently - somewhat more dignity, and humanity.

If you haven't read the book yet, do >.> It's fantastic. Movie's not too bad either (and it's currently all on YouTube).

[VivianeDanglars]

@Coridony

Yes, Fuchsia is quite childish in the movie, I was curious about whther she's like that in the books also or not. I have bought the trilogy anyway and will definitely read it! :P Thank you for the comment too :D

[VivianeDanglars]

thank you! I agree with you. I don't like him that much but I so appreciated his portrayal of Steerpike.

[tiadejo]

agree!!please jrm other fantastic movie

[fishtankbrain]

gorgeous love this - Gormanghast is one of my favourite characters played by JRM xx

[VivianeDanglars]

Thank you very much! They're mystical? *_* omg i had no idea! XD thank you again! xD