It’s been a while since I made a tribute video, but with nothing to do the day after Thanksgiving I figured it was time to put one together. I’m still working on a Curlin video for his 2008 campaign, but have not finalized yet. Instead, I’m featuring my tribute to the amazing filly Zenyatta, set to the tune of “Slow Cheetah” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Some folks might take issue with the selection of a song with the word “slow” in the title, but such concern is superficial. I felt the track conveyed much of the passion fans of Zenyatta have experienced throughout the last year. In fact, my biggest problem was trying to cram as many race replays into the video as possible without it becoming boring. Hopefully the video editing is up to par from what folks expect.
Several parts in particular stood out to me - especially the part about her being “misunderstood” and “dressed like a wedding cake” while one of her more flattering profile pictures is displayed. I even snuck in some screenshots of this blog during some fitting lyrics. Wherever possible I tried to match the lyrics with what was happening in the photos and in the overall story I was trying to tell.
Now that Curlin has retired, the emptiness in my heart will be filled with horses like Zenyatta, who will enter 2009 as my favorite horse in racing. I feel I’ve got a special bond with her as I remember her maiden race well. I think I’ve only missed one of her races (the allowance race in her 2nd effort) live on TVG. I doubt I’ll miss any more next year.
Let me know what you think - I always try to make these as exciting and passionate as I can. Thanks to all the folks who have put up pictures and video of Zenyatta around the web. I remember just several months ago there was a definite lack of Zenyatta media available. Now that she’s a “living legend” that has thankfully changed.
Who knows, might Zenyatta continue in the footsteps of the greatness that was Ruffian or the undefeated excellence of Personal Ensign next year? She’ll certainly have a chance. Here’s hoping this time next year I’m making a new tribute video to her.
It should appear over on the TBA homepage now, along w/ any other tributes you make. NICE WORK.
WooHoo! I’m working on the Curlin one. It just takes me so long to match up the music, and then I get restless about having the “proper” music selection.
I’d also like to take a moment to thank the readers thus far for not pointing out my childish grammar mistakes in the original post. Those responsible have been sacked.
Cut together perfectly! If there are extra posters, I’ll get you one!
Nice job, Kevin
I’m usually not a fan of tribute videos, but wow, that was lovely.
[...] race than any of todays rivals, the Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic, finishing 2nd behind the slow-cheetah herself, Zenyatta. She’s got amazing versatility as demonstrated by her ability to run big over any [...]