start listening to the audio @ the 20 second mark. my reaction to this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7b_3QDBE48

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maybe just use the eraser tool with a opacity of maybe...10-25 on the left side of the text. and i;'m thinking the smudge effects behind the dudes head looks to be uneeded. possibly add more contrast to the left side wing area.

looks good seen your.