Fanvid: "Happiness" [Astaire/Rogers Films]

[icepixie]

Fred and Ginger dancing make me happy. This song makes me happy. Put them together, and you have joy squared! I hope it makes you happy too.

Song: "Happiness," by The Weepies
Source: All nine Astaire/Rogers RKO films (granted, Flying Down to Rio makes a rather token appearance, but then again, they didn't do much in that one)

You can also download the Quicktime (.mov) version (39 MB) at Mediafire.

Comments

[munditia.livejournal.com]

I hope it makes you happy too.

It SO does. I'm grinning so hard that my cheeks hurt. Shall rec this anon.

[sue-chose-this.livejournal.com]

That was delightful - I am also grinning like mad! Who wouldn't?

Superbly put together and very happy making! Thank you!

[isagel.livejournal.com]

This made me happy, too! Oh Fred and Ginger! ♥♥♥

And I'm really impressed with how you've made all that dancing fit so perfectly in rhythm with the song.

[laura47.livejournal.com]

awwww that was so sweet!

[giglet.livejournal.com]

Oh, wonderful! Thank you!

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

Contents: just what it says on the tin. Your matching of sound and movement is *impeccable*, I am seriously impressed.

[aycheb.livejournal.com]

This vid is made of joy!

[aramley.livejournal.com]

This is just wonderful, thank you! :D

[rensong.livejournal.com]

Wow, that was impressive! Well done!

And yes, it totally made me happy. :)

Though I will admit wincing a bit when I saw all the twisting and dancing in high heels, but only because I twisted my ankle last week and attempting any one of those dance moves would probably send me to the hospital...again. Not that I would try anyway cause my idea of dancing involves shaking my butt and not moving much otherwise, but it's not like your brain is logical about these sort of things.

ANYWAY, nice work, Becca!

[rose-griffes.livejournal.com]

This is just so lovely and fun. ♥ ♥ ♥

[stultiloquentia.livejournal.com]

I love this to bits.

[shadowhuntress.livejournal.com]

AWWWWW! This was too sweet and adorable! My cat loved it, too. He couldn't keep his eyes off the screen! ♥

[giandujakiss.livejournal.com]

Here from stultiloquentia's rec - this was just adorable and happy-making!

[denynothing1.livejournal.com]

Oh this was wonderful! I admit I was a little leery when I saw the song choice because I thought it would be too difficult to "unhear" the original music, but I adore the Weepies so gave it a shot. And you totally won me over with the embrace at the first, "Can't steal happiness." From there it was just a lovely, sunny romp all the way to the end. Yay!

I love how you matched the motion of their bodies, not just the steps, to the clips. Very clever and it really works. It also makes me want to watch the movies all over again.

This is going to be fun to rec!

[emmiere.livejournal.com]

Pure joy. I'd dance around my living room if it wouldn't distract me from watching and smiling like a loon. :D

[livrelibre.livejournal.com]

This was fabulous and so joyful!

[dhobikikutti]

This did make me happy! I loved the way you managed to get the movements to synch up not just with the beats, but with the tone colour of the music, and turn that close-footed turn move they have into a theme for the chorus.

[emmbright.livejournal.com]

That was fantastic! Seeing those dances I've watched a zillion times with different music behind them made me see the moves with fresh eyes. Really fun. :D

[dualbunny.livejournal.com]

Joy squared, indeed. :D I love this! It put a huge smile on my face, and you made them look extra amazing.

[krisnreine.livejournal.com]

Long long loooong time Ginger fan (and, of course, Ginger/Fred) who received this rec via email from someone who knew I'd love it. I loved sitting and watching for my favorites - that silly "Yam" and the highly controversial ostrich feather dress from Top Hat. ♥ Oh so good. I just watched a solo Ginger movie and it made me want to pull out the Ginger/Fred DVDs again. This just made it all the more urgent.

Thanks so much! It was fabulous.

[makd.livejournal.com]

Here on a rec from stultiloquentia.

I adore Fred and Ginger, and this was absolutely delicious! Better than chocolate cake...Truly!

[ropo.livejournal.com]

Just lovely! Thanks for putting it together. Now I want to watch every Astaire/Rogers movie over again. ;-)

[wintercreek]

This is so delightful! I can't stop watching it! Yay! \o/

*huge grin*

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Oh, that Fred and Ginger vid is just awesome.

[banbury.livejournal.com]

It was beautiful! Thank you.