Really nice job! Weird Al FTW!!!
I've been a fan of Weird Al's work ever since... well, he wrote music! And I think it's awesome that there's another Weird Al fan out there that likes Weird Al as much as me! Anyways, the graphics were good, of course the sound was good, your style of animation is very cartoony and funny, there were alot of violent scenes, which I like, and of course it was hilarious as shit! Hope you make another flash music video on another one of his songs!
Did Al Contact You Yet?
This has to be one of the toughest things to let pass ("I Hope You're Not Using Dial-Up!") but you got #1 and you're in the top 50 of all time. While that might rapidly change, Lord knowing that thing has to even out after a couple of months, the fact that you captured #1 at all has to be of some relevance on my next question:
Have you contacted Al about Albuqerque: THE MOVIE yet?
This is something he ought to have on his website (just because!) and you might even be able to get some money. Well, maybe not, but it sure would be a vanity while pimping flash talents to an agency or animation shop that you did, in fact, get Weird Al's attention about an excellent piece of work. Pat yourself upon the back and keep at it.
As for the submission itself....
Graphics are a Nine.
Why? Well, it all falls into place, though it does seem kind of simple. Fortunately, it is perfectly synchronized with the music, including the lip synchronizing. The only reason it's not quite a ten is because, at times, it does seem kind of plain, or lacking of detail. Then again, do people really care when they're having this much fun?
Style is a Ten.
It's got the perfect cartoon edge to the whole thing, making this an excellent demonstration of your skill and flair. I certainly hope you're working on another Flash project.
Sound is a Ten.
Not because of the choice of song (can't quite go wrong with Weird Al, really...), but because it actually sounds right. There's no muffling or excessive file size reduction. It sounds crisp, it sounds clear. It sounds awesome. Best of all, as per the classic style of music video, you did not bother to insert additional sounds (none that I could readily tell at least), so you ride on the song itself to convey the imagery. That can be difficult for some people. For you, it's a matter of course. For an Al song, it should be easy to generate ideas, but you make it look even easier than that.
Violence is Ten.
I recall some gross moments. It's either a 0 or a 10 for me; if there's blood and guts, ten it is.
Interactivity is Zero.
Sit back and watch the movie. Interactivity is not necessarily relevant here, anyway.
Humor is Ten.
What else did you expect? Some lame-o complaining that you ripped off Weird Al or rode his easy sails or something? That isn't the case here; to convey imagery from a piece of music is hard whether or not there's any narrative or goofiness entailed. You don't see too many music videos at Newgrounds, since not only must you pick a song and compose a decent set of images, you also have to restrict file size and other contemptible little things. Collaborations are even harder to sell. Sufficed to say, you kicked butt with this sucker through perfectly interpreting the insane imagery of Weird Al's epic about Albuquerque, and let's leave it at that.
Overall is a Nine.
No, make that a TEN! I haven't seen too many music videos that even come close to rivalling this one. Anytime you set a standard to be followed or (by luck, maybe) surpassed, you tend to deserve nothing less.
Wow! Nice review. :D
To answer your question, Al didn't contact me yet, but I'll be psyched if he does. I don't really know how to contact him...
Woooooaaaaaah
I must have listened to that song about a million times since I first bought the tape way back when, and then repurchased the CD a few months back.
And yet you've found a way to make it a whole new experience.
I can't say from personal experience how much work would go into a song that takes 11+ minutes, but I'll bet it was a bitch.
Bravo.
Perfect Job!
One of the best flashes ever. Very funny and very good sound... and very long. KEEP ON THE PERFECT JOB!!! Will you make a second one?
If Weird Al makes an Albuquerque: THE SEQUEL than sure.
Hehehe....HAHAHHAHA!
Another one of those flashes that just have kept me laughing! Also made me smile. I love the ones like this. Sittin in my room on a rainy and very sad day. Then looking at such a peice of flash makes me all happy and SWELL inside ^^! Praise you! Gief m0re W0rK from you!
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