Vlog #15: Eye of the Tiger

2005-10-12 | by Jamie | Categories: Novelty Music, Videos

Click here to watch (Windows media, 20 megs)

For my latest video I`ve decided to focus on the subject of combat. It includes footage from a Noheji High sports class demonstration, several Aomori summer festivals, a Michinoku wrestling show in Akita, a kendo demonstration at a special JET culture day I attended last week, a fire safety demonstration and Hugh in battle with a toy shark at Akiko`s house. The music comes from a CD of Japanese wrestling theme songs that Kate got for me a while back. It`s probably the most compelling take on the Survivor classic "Eye of the Tiger" since Weird Al Yankovic recorded "Theme from Rocky 13". If you`d like a copy you can download the MP3 here.

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10 comments

Comment from: Julie [Visitor]

Lmao that was great =D!!

2005-10-12 @ 17:11

Comment from: Jamie [Member] · http://www.avoidinglife.com

Thanks! *< ):-)

2005-10-12 @ 22:47

Comment from: Jeremy [Visitor] · http://jez-sez.blogspot.com/

Any other crazy covers on that CD?? That was a great video!

2005-10-13 @ 06:55

Comment from: Jamie [Member] · http://www.avoidinglife.com

There's a great muzak version of Led Zepplin's Immigrant Song. I'll try to work it into a future video.

2005-10-13 @ 09:31

Comment from: Jason [Visitor] · http://www.writeretc.com

Hey, nice vlog. I am a JET in Kyushu. What kind o video editing software do you reccomend for adding music, effects, etc?

2005-11-13 @ 19:08

Comment from: Jamie [Visitor]

I only use Adobe Premiere Pro for everything. For fancy stuff I suppose I could use After Effects, but I haven't played around with that much. If you're just starting out I suggest the free Windows Movie Maker or iMovie.

2005-11-14 @ 19:48

Comment from: Alana [Visitor]

I really enjoy your site. Not only is it very informative about daily culture and general life in Japan but it is also entertaining. However, I am disappointed that you haven't posted any movies lately. I must admit I am very inspired by your artistic approach (i use Showbiz to edit my footage from a trip to Alaska), and I constantly check your site waiting for more....

Meanwhile, I read your great articles. (:

2006-04-26 @ 00:06

Comment from: am hard! [Visitor]

this is fuking shit i cant listen to this song

2006-04-28 @ 06:48

Comment from: tedy [Visitor]