Still Life concept DVD. Think its possible?

[Jester-Race]

Considering it's a concept album, I wonder who would be good enough artists to accomplish such a feat, but after reading the wiki story of Still Life, makes me wish for a 5.1 stereo mix of still life music video dvd with great dark animation of some sort. etc.

I can dream, right?

 

[Arjen W.]

I think some sort of atmospheric slideshow could be done (kinda like Porcupine Tree do on their live shows), but a whole movie, I don't think it can be done with good effect.

 

[naboo]

I see exactly what you're saying. I think it would be cool to have it be very trippy and animated but in an odd sort of way (I don't have the words to express my idea), with a brown/black/dark red tinge throughout. I think with the creativity of people coupled with great technology, this is absolutely possible. It may be hard to pull it off for such a long album though.

And if it does well maybe the creators would do My Arms, Your Hearse. Ha, it's fun dreaming about this stuff.

 

[Sheckles14]

Just drop some acid and put in said Opeth CD.

 

[LightningLixxx]

I think it would be cool as a "The Wall" kind of thing. With modern CGI and graphics and stuff, they could make some incredible stuff with a good director and a genuine appreciation for the music.

 

[Lothlorien]

Perhaps a graphic novel may be more fitting. Illustrated by David Mckean, he could capture the story very well. Here's some of his work.

 

[dwoakee]

still life music video dvd with great dark animation of some sort. etc.

That thought also crossed my mind recently. However, I would prefer to have sort of one music video for the whole album rather then some other suggestions here. And I wouldn't want it to be animated. I'ld rather have real actors.

If it would be a real movie instead of a music video someone would have to flesh out the story and it would be necessary to cut down on the music, most notably on the singing and the growls. While it still might be interesting what would come of that it would narrow the room for interpretation and would be a bigger step away from the original. Same applies for a comic book, with the music completely removed.

 

[Don Corleone]

david mckean would definitely be a marvellous idea but im not sure if he has even heard of opeth

 

[dcat]

Mmmm, "Still Life" may become a Trilogy if Mike gets a mind-drift or 3...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy

 

[Iki-ilkkuja]

Epic Opeth movie... like The Wall.