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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Permanent Revolution
I have to admit to a secret admiration for Genki Sudo's group World Order. True, they have a very limited range both musically and choreographically, but it is uniquely theirs and I always find it interesting. Genki Sudo, by the way, is a retired mixed martial arts champion, which is where some of the disciplined choreography comes from. At the end of every match he would hold up a banner saying "WE ARE ALL ONE". World Order continues this thought. What is impressive about the choreography is the unity of it. I don't believe any special effects are used, by the way. It is all just controlled movement because they also do these moves live. But I'm a little puzzled how they got that floating effect at the end of their latest video. Have a look and see what you think:
UPDATE: You did notice that at the end, after the music is over, there is a final scene where a fellow who looks like he works for the CIA comes into the deserted conference room where the agreement was just reached and picks up that mysterious piece of paper which reads "we are all one". Right?
Regarding your question, the floating effect at the end of the video, I think the two men beside Mr. Sudo in fact are standing on one foot, pretending to be floating. But I can't find out the trick of Mr. Sudo's floating. Whatever the mechanism is, their choreography is just cool and always attracts me.
Ah, yes, that seems likely. Since our view is blocked by the men sitting in front, isn't it possible that Genki Sudo actually has both feet on the ground? But I suppose not, as it appears his legs are folded...
Regarding your question, the floating effect at the end of the video, I think the two men beside Mr. Sudo in fact are standing on one foot, pretending to be floating. But I can't find out the trick of Mr. Sudo's floating. Whatever the mechanism is, their choreography is just cool and always attracts me.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, that seems likely. Since our view is blocked by the men sitting in front, isn't it possible that Genki Sudo actually has both feet on the ground? But I suppose not, as it appears his legs are folded...
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