Teardrop

After the phenomenal television experience that was James May on the Moon, I couldn't resist making a video to reflect the major themes of the two programmes. This is the first time I've gone for a more metaphorical take on a vid - I love this version of Teardrop because it builds so beautifully, like the narrative structure of the two documentaries.

This vid isn't so much a James May vid as a whimsical look at his passion for the moon. I attempted to capture his progression from observer to participant in the U2 flight, and the emotions that this journey evoked in him, as participant and presenter. I found it an hour and a half of incredibly emotive television; not just because of the subject matter but also because of the exquisite filming and editing. Because of this, this took comparatively little time to put together as a lot of the cuts and transitions were there already. If James doesn't get a BAFTA for this, then the producer and editing team certainly should!

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[alilinzee]

Just gorgeous.....x

[fayzabeam]

Thank you - again! :)

[MushroomMai]

I love this... Netwon Faulkner is a fantastic musician, his cover of teardro works so beautifuly with these clips, James May's mood documentary was pretty emotional :) <3 Great work.

[fayzabeam]

Sorry for the late reply - thanks again for your lovely comment - I'm really glad you enjoyed the vid :)

[hamsterdance4lyf08]

I love this video, its amazing..

This made me cry as much as the programs did, I loved how you captured the best parts of the two brilliant shows..

[fayzabeam]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment - I have to admit, the documentaries made me cry as well! Glad you enjoyed the vid *passes virtual box of tissues*

[JezzaFordGT40]

just re watched this video. it is absolutely awesome. when can we expect some new videos of James???your work is so fantastic and very professional.

[Lynnsabrit]

Wow....that was amazing. It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up the first time I watched it, then I had to watch it several more times. This is a very emotional video. You did a wonderful job. Thank you.

[Bigfatbutterfly02]

magnifficent

[Mahaney82]

This is amazing and is a great take on the emotion of May and wht the program portrayed. Excellent job.

[robertjdm]

Beautiful video! Very, very well done! 5*

[ogiemark]

fantastic vid and good choice of music well done james may is one cool guy

[JohanPersson]

awesome!

[ardvark84]

this is fantastic! James May is my hero now because thanks to hem we can share this special feeling of being beyond the ordinary human affairs.I would like to thank him for it but you already did fayzabeam, so now I thank you.

[benolly22]

Lovely vid excellent music choice ..5*4u

[Displacement]

Can't say I'm a huge fan of this version of the song, but what a beautiful video! Have you checked out Jose Gonzales's version? Look up Air's track, 'Space Maker' too - it's a beautiful track if you're looking for music for another video like this.