Legends!!!

Blackjack said:
Personally, I love this one -

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ryb8AJ4M-0c

thank you Bill.
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Dave, thanks for the compliment! The first time I did one of these (the one referred to by the OP), it came together rather quickly and took only a few hours. But the one you complimented took MUCH longer. I considered lots of songs before selecting the one I used. And I tried to sync the images with the lyrics real closely. For example, every time you hear the words "no tomorrow," the image is of a deceased player. "No expression" is always paired with a rather blank stare. "Worn out faces" with Danny Jones whose face was damaged in a car accident and so on. For me, the video creates a sad feeling, which is what I was shooting for.
 
BillPorter said:
For me, the video creates a sad feeling, which is what I was shooting for.
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It worked, Bill.

Anybody that loves this game and the players will get misty-eyed watching that one. Once again, thanks! The time you put into that worth it!
 
Great job Bill. It did leave me a little misty eyed. Great song and great photos. I miss the scene but I feel proud of myself for leaving it all behind. I also like the other one and it was a little more upbeat.
 
Awesome Video!

chipperd said:
Hope I did this right. Check out this video, it's a classic! If any of you know some more, please list them on this thread. http://youtube.com/watch?v=r9hIhAuk7Qw&feature=related
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Thanks for the video. Bill Porter can take some pool pictures for sure! Now we know he can put them together and convey a story, emotions, memories, and at the same time give a fitting tribute to some of the greatest pool players ever! Thanks Bill. IDEA: How about putting one together about the 1980 Rocky Mountain Open? :o
 
Craig said:
who sings the song in this video.....anyone know?
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The song is "Mad World" by Tears for Fears. It was covered about 6 or 7 years ago by Gary Jules for the movie Donnie Darko -- it's a stripped down, more sullen sounding version. It's about a 9 out of 10 on the goosebumps scale every time I hear it.
 
MHarris said:
The song is "Mad World" by Tears for Fears. It was covered about 6 or 7 years ago by Gary Jules for the movie Donnie Darko -- it's a stripped down, more sullen sounding version. It's about a 9 out of 10 on the goosebumps scale every time I hear it.
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Thank You:)
 
jgpool said:
Thanks for the video. Bill Porter can take some pool pictures for sure! Now we know he can put them together and convey a story, emotions, memories, and at the same time give a fitting tribute to some of the greatest pool players ever! Thanks Bill. IDEA: How about putting one together about the 1980 Rocky Mountain Open? :o
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Thanks for the compliments!:)

I emailed Mike Haines to suggest to him that he try his hand at one of these "videos" using his images from the Reds tournaments in the 1980s. I hope he gives it a try. If YOU would like to do one on the 1980 Rocky Mountain Open, I'll send you the images files that I have from this tourney.
 
I thoroughly enjoyed that... a young Sigel, Hopkins, Strickland and Hall!

Is it me or does Grady look the same today as he did in '82?????? Man, I wish I had his genetics!!

Dave
 
Your welcome

BillPorter said:
Thanks for the compliments!:)

I emailed Mike Haines to suggest to him that he try his hand at one of these "videos" using his images from the Reds tournaments in the 1980s. I hope he gives it a try. If YOU would like to do one on the 1980 Rocky Mountain Open, I'll send you the images files that I have from this tourney.
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Your welcome, and the compliments are well deserved. Now I want to thank you for the compliment that you think I am that computer savy. I will have to graciously decline but thank you for the offer.
 
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