13606 I downloaded this clip with the music by KUBICAL XPHERE several months ago, and find that I return to viewing it (mostly listening to it) again and again-- It is anguishing to see Rorschach-like images of atomic blasts and the Twin Towers destruction juxtaposed with images of a strangely distorted Norman Rockwell America. Raw Unremitting Inexplicable Power is juxtaposed with an odd form of autistic innocence, misdirection, and isolation. This is great art musically and thematically-- it makes one question "what is really going on?" One looks even beyond evil and conspiracy ideas to ask questions about what is most troubling in today's global-corporatist managed world and its convenient symbiosis with the American psyche. Although the raw images and sound add to this movie's powerful impact, one may well wonder what a larger production budget could have accomplished-- maybe one more star in this review. The music and lyrics are driving, distinctive, and unforgetable-- listen and judge for yourself. "Eve of Destruction" seems to be art that is more intuitive and questioning than polemical. The message is still unmistakable-- and instructive: "Time to wake up!" Prophesy for Our Times? Robert B. Livingston 2004-05-30 04:57:45 2004-05-23 12:30:38 4 14938 vi "eve of destruction". me hiso sentir miedo. lo cerca que estamos del apocalipsis. en eso me hiso pensar, en el apocalipsis. creo que no es necesario ir muy lejos para ver imâgenes de injusticia y destrucciôn. pero el apocalipsis no es algo que esta por llegar sino que es algo cotidiano y cercano. bien por la realizaciôn. Técnica siempre la técnica angecanaille 2004-06-17 04:04:55 2004-06-17 04:04:55 3 15576 for me the music is boring - but ok - not my taste the video is just a bunch of clips randomly put together - big deal - color changes realy bad - please do something else oh my god this is bad! nofish 2004-06-29 13:17:46 2004-06-29 13:17:46 1 15577 Hey, I liked this video! This was not just a thoughtless bunch of clips thrown together; but a finely hewn piece of art. It shows just how close we are to destroying ourselves, all of us. We all have a hand in this destruction. Some of the film is repetitive and perhaps boring to some. But that's just the point, war IS repetitive and boring. Same story, different day (or hue, as it were). The original music is haunting and stays with you. It was interesting to see the songwriter's vision realized on film. Nice use of clips, well timed, and very effective in making his point. As the first reviewer put it: "It's time to wake up!" This film brings that point home with an ATOMIC BANG! Insightful View of World Events UnsociableMoe 2004-06-29 13:47:59 2004-06-29 13:47:59 5 Jonathan Aizen 16853 I liked the music alot but the video clips didn't do much for me. 50/50 artfilm88 2004-07-16 07:28:43 2004-07-16 07:28:43 3 16854 I liked the music alot but the video clips didn't do much for me. 50/50 artfilm88 2004-07-16 07:29:03 2004-07-16 07:29:03 3 18332 The music and images in this video are very haunting. I've seen this video about 6 times now and I come away with the same feeling of awe each time I watch it. The film attempts to show us both serenity and chaos then finally destruction. This is one of the best movies on the archive and I'm sure I will see it many more times since I can't get the music out of my head. Excellent work of art! Wow... Powerful Message! Michael A. 2004-08-07 07:42:19 2004-08-07 07:42:19 5 22614 A thoughtless bunch of clips thrown together. Yes we get it... ok, there's a thought... but no no no. no Chrisramey 2004-10-10 23:58:44 2004-10-10 23:58:44 1 22615 I liked the music the most, the graphics were well put together. thumbs up mmeiser-com 2004-10-11 01:17:02 2004-10-11 01:17:02 4 22764 This is awesome stoner rock! Surely a big recommend for tripsters who want a mind blowing experience. The music is heavy and when in the "right" state one achieves the timelessness of a supremely spiritual journey. The visuals really took me places. It left me stunned and ready to experience it again and again.Ten thumbs up!!! Note for novices...a mellow smoke might be in order your first time. Stoner Rock Rules! Stoner RockKing 2004-10-13 19:59:11 2004-10-13 19:59:11 5 24276 Very much like the "End of the War Celebration"....Well done, but depressing. I saw it at the Fillmore 'bout 30 years ago vera13 2004-11-05 05:16:50 2004-11-05 05:15:28 3 24364 I am sorry to disappoint you, but I'm afraid Orwell was right: The war will last forever. There is no special interest in ending it, because with the people in fear the status-quo can be maintained. It´s just a movie marc.a.dinger 2004-11-06 01:00:23 2004-11-06 01:00:23 3 27514 I thought Eve of Destruction was very well done for an Open Source movie. It was not much more than a series of pictures and slides put to the music of Eve of Destruction (a spinoff of Barry MGuire's hit?) yet, it successfully evoked a kind of pensive thoughtfulness that reminded me of the inner conflicts I experienced in the 1970's. I give the maker of this little piece full marks and keep up the good work. Eve of Thoughtfulness eagleyeBri 2004-12-22 14:01:48 2004-12-22 13:57:56 5 29281 Eu scared muito por estes filmes aqui. São dizendo me que a extremidade do mundo está vindo logo. É direito aqui na página dianteira para que cada testemunhar. O deus disse que não nos destruiria outra vez pela água. Mas emitiu-nos uma mensagem aquosa a repent. Eu espero que todos diga os rosários a nossa senhora e repent as maneiras que evil nós adotamos. Obrigado. O Deus Está advertindo-nos Todos Teresa Maria 77 2005-01-16 22:21:25 2005-01-16 22:21:25 5 29364 Might be the only one who hates this video, but my opinion counts. Archive Chives was better than this piece of garbage. Hope your band does not get a record contract, I do not think I could handle another fake band. Suicidal Garbage, Pure Garbage. Mike Muir 2005-01-18 05:35:21 2005-01-18 05:35:21 1 29365 DUde, I thought you might have had something here, but it smells. Don't quit your day job. Song sucks, Video sucks, X won't work with it, you got nothing. Ripped-off phantom writer 2005-01-18 05:38:51 2005-01-18 05:38:51 1 29860 Liked the song hated the video though.it kept repeating the same thing over and over and over and over again and again and again.did not understand any of it.i saw it about nuclearwar but no storyplot. Eve Of Destruction? invisible boy 2005-01-23 16:46:00 2005-01-23 16:46:00 2 29864 I wasn't going to view this video, but with all the attention directed it here, I decided to give it a look. Nice timing; interesting film compilation; and good music. I disagree that there is no message; but then I don't think it is for everyone. It is certainly not the run of the mill, anti-American, anti-Bush, anti-war video that has become the standard fare on the archives. Whatever the creator's intent, it is, I believe, having the desired effect; which is to provoke the viewer and challenge them to think. Interesting Hattie Pucket 2005-01-27 18:29:32 2005-01-23 18:34:51 4 29775 Read reviews, had to see. A rip off indeed. Armageddon was better, but your attitude is better than that guys. Anarchy in the USA Don't Quit Your Day Job!!!! Renegade Warrior 2005-01-31 10:00:42 2005-01-22 16:50:38 1 29176 This idea is old. I uploaded a similar film, with a similar idea. The film is better than one star. Sorry about the imposter. Nothing special Darrell Wright 2005-02-15 18:37:07 2005-01-15 16:32:59 3 33821 I am new here.. so I think I have an unbias opinion on this video. While the video needs some work.. I was impressed by the music.. I really like the song alot. It has a very classic sound to it. I registered just to say that! Its popularity speaks for itself =;] I liked it Anrkist 2005-03-04 16:59:57 2005-03-04 16:59:57 4 Why is everyone in the USA still so obsessed with '9/11'? If everyone else got so upset everytime a couple of buildings got destroyed, there wouldnt be a human race right now... Its years ago, get over it. Content 2 aliasd 2005-05-06 05:09:15 2005-05-06 05:09:15 To the one below: I would like to move on from 9/11 as well. However, let me blow up your house, as well as 999 around you killing a few thousand people in the process. Why are you crying? Reply 3 iwalrus 2005-05-14 14:07:44 2005-05-14 14:07:44 I was hoping for a cover of sorts for Barry McQuire's original Eve of Destruction. No such luck, not even close. Yet I did find it to be compelling enough that I did not quit on it. For those who are throwing rocks at it, I suggest that you see Duck and Cover to see just how clueless things were when I was a kid. Radical material from the 60's rarely had this kind of edge to it. And for those who do not "like" the music, again, just listen to the 60's material on old 33 1/3 pop records that had songs that never made it to the charts. Plenty of music from back then is beyond embarrassing. This stuff at least has some talent behind it. Credits 4 roadkill 2005-06-16 03:29:05 2005-06-16 03:29:05 There obviously was not enough put into to this video. The musicians are not listening to each other even though the soung seems to have real potential. As far as the video itself is concerned, it really needs a peer review and a revamp. If we ever want people to take this self publication and public domain stuff seriously we need to work harder than the money grubbing pigs of the big studios. Call to arms. The resources are not a question. Time and dedication is what we need!!! Please try Harder 2 DonPengin 2005-09-02 06:15:30 2005-09-02 06:15:30 For most of us, the threat of inhalation is already etched in our thoughts and dreams. There's nothing innovative about this film. It seems to be done for sensationalistic effect. What's the purpose? 1 ERD 2005-09-06 13:17:33 2005-09-06 13:19:26 I continually amused and surprised by the fact that this vid continues to produce so much intense response (neg and pos). Especially after some catastrophic event. I watched it when it was first uploaded over a year ago, watched it again. Sometimes the truth hurts. It gets 5 stars for being able to jar a reaction. It's doing something 5 bemused_observer 2005-09-06 14:20:24 2005-09-06 14:20:24 flash game china ¹Å¹Å¹·Ð¡ÓÎÏ· www.gugugou.com gugugou ¹Å¹Å¹·Ð¡ÓÎÏ· 5 ¹Å¹Å¹·Ð¡ÓÎÏ·--gugugou game 2005-10-03 15:23:27 2005-10-03 15:23:27 Although this is not the famous 1960's protest song, it is a rather interesting and well done retro-styled one.This song reminds me of some of 1967s more tripped out ditties with that great backwards guitar sound in the last minute or so of it.The vocals are very good as well,it is fair to say that though it is not the same as the old 1965 eve of destruction song,it is every bit as good as the 1st one from 40 years ago;which coming from a die hard 60's fan such as my self is really saying alot.Well worth the download for this great song.One last thing ,I just wish that this file was in the Mpeg2 format as well. Bob Not the 60's Protest Song. 5 bobair 2005-10-08 19:39:13 2005-10-08 19:39:13 Don't be a robot and believe everything your gov. tells you. http://www.geocities.com/rmc313/lternativeNews.html Unbelievable 5 BakedDon 2006-01-21 20:30:16 2006-01-21 20:30:16 I too enjoyed the ‘Eve of Destruction’ of Barry McGuire and find it still apropos today. But I think it is great that the same creative energy is brought forth today of socially conscious music and arts. I appreciate all the work that has gone into this 7 min. work. I enjoyed it, both the music and art. Dennis Good stuff 5 gratefuldennis 2006-01-23 16:15:52 2006-01-23 16:15:52 A valiant attempt, but could have been done better. I may have given it a higher rating but for the music. The idea was valid, the video clips ok (some curious additions, no doubt used as filler), but the music was subpar. Lastly, the message or theme was understated to the extent that the viewer or listener was left to question the authors motive. Was this an anti-war piece, an anti-american piece, an anti-government piece, or simply a take on the state of unrest in the world today. It seems to me if you're going to go to the trouble of making a piece such as this, make it clear what your intentions are. Perhaps it was all of these, but if so, what is your point? With better music and or lyrics, it may have had more impact. valiant attempt purpix1 2008-01-13 14:08:14 2008-01-13 14:08:14 2 who the hell is "ed"? ive never heard of him. only famous "ed" i know of is ed the talking horse. but i didnt see him any where in this video. so why does it say featuring "ed" in the role that made him famous? i give that intro a -4 stars for being pretentious music aint much better. i couldnt really hear the lyrics. "ed"? malscott 2009-06-28 16:18:54 2009-06-28 16:18:54 0 ...make sure they match the frame If you use still images.... vaagheid 2009-08-28 02:07:32 2009-08-28 02:07:32 1 34 3.21