Middle Earth Idol

[Valesse]

The world as we know it today was created by the music of the Ainur which the elves believe is still echoed in Ulmo's domain. Its an ever changing sound which reflects our lives under the will of mighty Iluvatar. But, with the Valar in Valanor, we are left with the trilling of Elves, the ballads of Men, the marches of Dwarves, the jingles of Halflings, and perhaps even a few lymmerics from wayward Uruk Hai. We are now in search for the next great music of all Arda. Who will be the next Middle Earth Idol?

To help us with our search, three judges have been brought in to vote off, give insight, and to push our contestants to new lengths. They are (in no certain order) Sleepy Cowell, Wilwa Abdul, and Glirdy Jackson. As your host, "Vala Seacrest", I will be in charge of giving interviews and moving the competition along through narration. The rules reflect the same guidelines exhibited in the television show, however that does not give me any reason NOT to post them along with this fabulous introduction.

RULES:
- As many members may enter the competition at the beginning of the season, but after the semi-finals begin there may be no more entries until the next competition at which point anyone can enter once more.
- The preliminary competition will be controlled soully on the judge's opinions.
- Only 24 contestants will be allowed into the semi-finals. This is when "Middle Earth" can start voting for their favorite preformers under the direction of the host.
- Only 12 will advance in the finals.
- Preformances during this stage will be under the direction of certain themes which will be decided upon by the panel. The preformers will have a set amount of time to decide what song (lyrics) to preform in accordance to this new obligation.
- One attempt (I don't like using that word in this context, but its the only one I can think of to fit) per person per round, please.

HOW TO ENTER:
- Post the lyrics of a song of your choice during the preliminaries. Please make it relavent to the Tolkien world. (This my be done in many ways such as referances, original songs*, or similar situations, or parodying, twisting lines and such.) *From Tolkien. Please name the real band and the real song and also note how you plan to sing the song (you can sing a pop song with a rocky tune, its your call). And also name a Tolkien character in whose voice you will sing the song.
- Please bold your name in your entry post for clarity.
- You will be informed if you have advanced to the next round... so there is nothing more that you have to worry about until that time.


My name is Sleepy Ranger and I'm from Corellia, I'll be singing Mr. Brightside by The Killers. (Soft rock; Pippin Voice)

I'm coming out of my hole
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a ring
How did it end up like this
It was only a ring, it was only a ring
Now I’m falling to twilight
And she’s calling a dragon
While he’s having smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head
But she’s touching his-chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let us go

I just can’t look its killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning elves into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr Baggins

I'm coming out of my hole
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a ring
How did it end up like this
It was only a ring, it was only a ring
Now I’m falling to twilight
And she’s calling a dragon
While he’s having smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head
But she’s touching his-chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let us go

I just can’t look its killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning elves into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr Baggins

To Mordor...
To Mordor...
To Mordor...


VOTING:
- Since there will be no voting at the beginning of the competition, the directions for sending votes will come later with the change of the round.

[Valesse]

So that you might better be able to understand our judges, provided are some brief profiles of their illustrious accomplishments in the Middle Earth music industry:

Sleepy Cowell's honesty on Middle-Earth Idol has made him a household name in Middle-Earth. Cowell’s UL-based production company, AMCO, has just finished production of Season 2 of the No. 1 entertainment show in the UL, “The Silmaril-Factor,” which began airing in the UL in the Third Age, with Cowell executive-producing and starring. In the Third Age, Cowell’s book “I Don’t Mean to Be Rude, But....” hit the stands, detailing behind-the-scenes information about Middle-Earth Idol.

A 20-year veteran of the music industry, Cowell is an executive with BMG (Bilbo’s Music Group) Records. He has helped to shape the modern pop music industry. Over the last 15 years his acts have achieved sales of more than 100 million albums, and he has had over 50 No. 1 records. His most recent discovery is the pop-opera quartet Il Elven, whose debut album has sold over 5 million copies around the world and has entered into the top 5 in 23 countries. The UL version of Middle-Earth Idol, “Immortal Idol,” is where Cowell became a celebrity in his own right.
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Wilwa Abdul’s music career encompasses ardawide album sales exceeding 30 million records, two No. 1 albums, six No. 1 singles, a Gimli Award, seven MEV(Middle Earth Vidoes) Awards, two Elfy Awards, two Elves' Choice Awards and two Hobbits’ Choice Awards. She has also been honored with a star on Minas Tirith Boulevard and inducted into Hobbiton's Hobbits’ Choice Hall of Fame.

Contestants and viewers alike praise Abdul’s positive feedback on MIDDLE-EARTH IDOL. She has even designed inspirational good-luck jewelry for the IDOL contestants. Abdul designs a jewelry collection called “Innergy,” consisting of handmade gold and silver pendants and rings. She also has designed a line of cheerleading attire and dancewear for young hobbit girls and she-elves called “Skirtz,” inspired by her own dance and cheer career.
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Glirdy Jackson is a Doriath Award-winning producer and a 20-year music industry veteran. He started his music career at the age of 1300 playing the saxophone, which led to playing with the band Journey Home. For eight years, he was the vice president of A&R at Gondolin Records, followed by four years as senior vice president of A&R at MT(Minas Tirith) Records. Jackson has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Luthien Tinuviel, Daeron, Maglor and many more unpopular groups.

Jackson has worked on over 1,000 gold and multi-platinum albums. His contributions have helped to sell over 200 million albums worldwide. With his talent, immense studio knowledge and performing, touring and record company experience, he is one of today’s most highly regarded music industry experts.

[Mithalwen]

"Flowers in the Window", travis, Eowyn in the (vocal) style of Mama Cass - ie folksy but in tune :rolleyes:

When I first held you I was cold
A broken ice queen I was told
But there was no-one there to hold
Before I swore that I would be alone forever more
Wow, look at you now
Flowers in the window
It’s such a lovely day
And I’m glad that you feel the same
’cos to stand up I’m in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so let’s watch the flowers grow
There is no reason to feel bad
But there are many seasons to feel glad, sad, mad
It’s just a bunch of feelings that we have to hold
But I am here to help you with the load
Wow, look at you now
Flowers in the window
It’s such a lovely day
And I’m glad that you feel the same
’cos to stand up I’m in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so let’s watch the flowers grow
So now we’re here and now is fine
So far away from there
And there is time, time, time
To plant new seeds and watch them grow
So there’ll be flowers in the window when we go
Wow, look at you now
Flowers in the window
It’s such a lovely day
And I’m glad that you feel the same
’cos to stand up I’m in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so let’s watch the flowers grow
Wow, look at you now
Flowers in the window
It’s such a lovely day
And I’m glad that you feel the same
’cos to stand up I’m in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so let’s watch the flowers grow
Let’s watch the flowers grow

[JennyHallu]

I'm Jen from Georgia, and I'll be singing "Eye in the Sky" by the Alan Parsons Project, in Sauron's voice (smoldering temptor Arratar-mode, no less)

Don’t think sorry’s easily said
Don’t try turning tables instead
You’ve taken lots of chances before
But I’m not gonna give anymore
Don’t ask me
That’s how it goes
Cause part of me knows what you’re thinkin’

Don’t say words you’re gonna regret
Don’t let the fire rush to your head
I’ve heard the accusation before
And I ain’t gonna take any more
Believe me
The sun in my eyes
Made some of my lies worth believing


I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don’t need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind

Don’t leave false illusions behind
Don’t cry cause I ain’t changing my mind
I'll find another fool like before
Cause you ain’t gonna live anymore believing
Some of the lies while all of the signs are deceiving


I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don’t need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind

[Sleepy Ranger]

Mithalwen

Mithalwen, first I'll say that though that was nowhere near as good as the original it was however, a brilliant way to start off this competition. Now I don't want to fool you into thinking you have what it takes to go all the way but with a bit of work I think you may actually give the other contestants something to worry about.

Its a reluctant yes from me but a yes none the less.

JennyHallu

What was that? Weren't you informed that this is a singing competition not a screaming one? Now don't get me wrong, you have a good voice and you can definately hit those hight notes but I don't think thats the right kind of voice for this competition. However, since I like your voice I'll ask you to give us thirty seconds of something else before I give you my judgement.

[JennyHallu]

Off-topic: Sleepy, have you ever listened to APP? Tuneful balladeers...

Something else?

Hmm...Well I did have this prepared...By Tom T. Hall, in a cheerful, thoughtful, Pippin voice.

In some of my songs I have casually mentioned,
The fact that I like to drink beer.
Now this little song is more to the point.
Roll out the barrel and lend me your ears.

I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow.
I like beer. It helps me unwind,
Sometimes it makes me feel mellow.
(Makes him feel mellow.)
Whiskey's too rough, elf-wine costs too much,
An' that ent draught puts my mouth in gear.
This little refrain should help me explain,
As a matter of fact I like beer.
(He likes beer.)

My wife often frowns when we're out on the town,
An' I'm wearing a waistcoat and tie.
She's sipping vermouth and she thinks I'm uncouth,
When I yell as the waiter goes by.

Hey, I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow.
I like beer. It helps me unwind,
Sometimes it makes me feel mellow.
(Makes him feel mellow.)
Whiskey's too rough, elf-wine costs too much,
An' that ent-draught puts my mouth in gear.
This little refrain should help me explain,
As a matter of fact I like beer.
(He likes beer.)

Now, last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene,
I went to a place so sublime.
The water was clear and it tasted like beer.
They turned it all into wine.

Hey, I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow.
I like beer. It helps me unwind,
Sometimes it makes me feel mellow.
(Makes him feel mellow.)
Whiskey's too rough, elf-wine costs too much,
An' that ent-draught puts my mouth in gear.
This little refrain should help me explain,
As a matter of fact I like beer.

Yes we like beer.
Yes we like beer.

[Sleepy Ranger]

JennyHallu

Beer? After hearing that I most definately could use some but now then I like how you can keep your voice well and controlled, you definately have talent. Your first song was a 'so what?' performance but this one was better. Now not for a second do I think that I'll see you in the Top 12 but for now, its a yes from me.

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Yes, I've heard a couple of their songs however I haven't heard the one you sang.

[Nogrod]

Entry Nogrod

My name is Chameleon (or Nogrod? Others haven't thus far used an artist-name, although Valesse's introduction kind of pointed to that direction?), and I will be performing a kind of Beren's and Lúthien's duetto, sang to Aragorn and Arwen. The original is by Leonard Cohen, based on a poem by Federico Garcia Lorca "Take This Waltz". The style might be of a more immaterial-kind: so no Leonard Cohen's roughness (and that astounding bass!), but still some street-credibility with life vs. eternity -stuff. I'll change my voice in between the stanzas, and the duetto will be kind of "throat-singing" - Siberian style.

Oh, I come from very far away from anywhere... and thought of just performing the first two stanzas + chorus, for you would stop me before the end anyways. ;)

Lúthien-part:
Now in your heart there's a place for just one,
Your’s is the shoulder that death comes to claim.
There’s a journey of nine hundred choices,
There’s a tree, with which the hope might just die.
There’s an elf that was torn from her kind,
And she hangs on the balance of your deeds.
Ay - Ay, Ay, Ay
Take this war, take this war.
Take this war with the clamp of your line.

Beren-part:
I want you, I want you, I want you,
On the throne of a yet dead realm.
In the shade of the tree with King’s-weed,
In hallways where love’s never been.
On a bed that Maiar has been guarding,
In a cry filled with footsteps and pain.
Ay - Ay, Ay, Ay
Take this war, take this war.
Take her broken soul into your palm.

Together: (throat-singing mode = dual voice)
This war, this war, this war, this war.
With your very own thread of loving and death,
Dragging her kin overseas.

[wilwarin538]

Mithalwen
That usually isn't my type of music, not something I would willingly to listen to, but I think you did a great job. You have potential in this tounament. I say yes.

JennyHalu
Don't mind Sleepy, he's just in a bad mood, you'll get used to it. I think your first performance was brilliant, very creative and fun. Your second song just showed me that you are good at changing your voice, great talent. A yes from me.

Nogrod
All I can say is that that was amazing, I was almost in tears, its sounds so sad, but still very beautiful. yes, yes, yes

[The Saucepan Man]

Er, good evening judges. And may I say how lovely you are looking tonight , Wilwa Abdul. So much more presentable than than that old witch, Sharon Sackville-Osborne that we have on Shire Idol. ;)

My name is The Saucepan Man. And I would like to sing for you a number from my very own back catalogue here on the Downs*. The song is Gimli's Mighty Axe and I shall be singing it in the style of of that well known Dwarfish combo from the Third Age, Sergeant Bifur's Lonely Mountain Club Band (ie late 2960s, slightly whimsical).

Down in Khazad-Dum, the Fellowship all hear the boom of drumming in the deep,
Orcs approach the Tomb of Balin oh oh oh oh.
Gimli Gloin’s son, waiting for to give them some, feigns a mighty sweep,
He’s looking forward to breaking some Orcish bo-o-o-ones.
And as they all pour through the door, a blade swings through the air.
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe came down upon their heads,
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe made sure that they were dead.

Now we’re at a tense moment on the battlements, Rohan’s under threat,
Uruk hordes advance on Helm’s Deep oh oh oh oh.
Gimli and Legolas are adamant that none shall pass, so they make a bet,
Who will claim the greatest number of fo-o-o-oes?
So with a cry of Baruk Khazâd, the Dwarf’s headcount begins,
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe came down upon their heads,
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe left two and forty dead.

The heir of Isildur is heading for the Pelennor. Gimli’s there again.
Sailing up the Anduin river oh oh oh oh.
Imrahil and Eomer seeing now the newcomers think all hope is gone.
The black sails of the Corsairs tell them so-o-o-o.
But as the White Tree unfurls, their hearts are filled with joy,
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe once more found Orcish heads,
Chop chop Gimli’s mighty axe made sure that they were dead.

Thank you.

* ie something shamelessly cut and pasted from another thread ... :rolleyes:

[Glirdan]

Mithalwen
You're lucky dog, because even if I said no, you'd still be moving on to the next round. However, I was going to say yes anyway. Definetly have talent but I don't think you'll make it all the way to the top twelve. You still got a shot though.

Jenny
If I was to base my judging on that first song I would have gone out and gotten ear plugs dude. It sucked. But you're lucky because you got that second chance and showed us what you can really do. Good job!

Nogrod
That was such a good song and I loved how you were able to switch pitches and still stay in control. It's a yes for me dude!!

Saucy
Your bass voice awsome dude. You've got a set of lungs! I'm going to say yes. Let me say this though, if you make it through, please show us the range that you can sing in.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Nogrod

Time for the truth. I did not like that at all, you have talent but you're lacking that thing. You know, the one we like to call x-factor. I'm giving you a no but it doesn't matter since you're through anyway. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to be rude but I did not like that one bit, I believe you may have something up your sleeve I'm waiting till you pull it out. You haven't convinced me.

Saucepanman

It looks like our views differ once again. I'll admit it, you can sing but what is up with those clothes? If you want to be taken seriously as a competitor then those pans have got to go, their clanking detracts from your singing. But regardless, its a yes, you're going through to the next round.

[wilwarin538]

Saucepanman
Thank you very much Saucie, how sweet of you. I agree about that Sharon, no fashion sense whatsoever. Very interesting song, I enjoyed it, yes from me. Oh and Sleepy is wrong, your pans are great, probably will be the new in thing. ;)

[THE Ka]

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Ka and I am going to be performing a variation of What Difference Does it Make? by those lovely boys, The Smiths. As to stay true to the unique individualism of Mr(s). Morrissey and Marr and honor them as such, I will include the original (http://youtube.com/watch?v=zNjWn3vP7ts&search=The%20SMiths) moves and Galdioli performance. I will be sure to keep it in original sly tone of Morrissey with a hint of Melkor and Sauron's sinister ways, as always.


All Valar have secrets and here is mine,
So let it be known,
For we have been through Oaths and High tide,
I think I can rely on you ...
And yet you start to recoil,
Heavy words are so lightly thrown,
But still I’d leap in front of Tulka’s wrath for you...

So, what difference does it make?
So, what difference does it make?
It makes none, ah
But now you have gone, ah
And you must be looking very old tonight...

The Dark Lord will find work for idle hands to do,
I stole and I lied, and why?
Because you asked me to!
But now you make me feel so ashamed,
Because I’ve only got two hands,
Well, I’m still fond of you,
oh-ho-oh

So, what difference does it make?
Oh, what difference does it make?
Oh, it makes none, ah
But now you have gone, ah
And your illusion won’t keep you warm tonight...

Oh ...
Oh, the Dark Lord will find work for idle hands to do,
I stole, and then I lied,
Just because you asked me to...
But now you know the truth about me,
You won’t see me anymore,
Well, I’m still fond of you,
oh-ho-oh

But no more apologies,
No, no more apologies,
Oh, ’cause I’m too tired,
I’m so sick and tired, oh,
And I’m feeling very weak and ill today, oh,
But I’m still fond of you,
oh-ho-oh

Oh, my sacred one ...
Oh ...

Thank you...

Tosses Gladioli and quietly walks off stage...

[Glirdan]

Ka
Wow! That was great!! You've got such a great bass voice! There's absoultely nothing in that performance that I can put down. I say yes!

[Sleepy Ranger]

Ka

Well uh, yes, uh, ahem. I, uh... uh... ahem... This is a singing competition not a dancing competition. But anyway whatever Glirdy said, I'm giving you a yes which means we'll be seeing you again, welcome to the next round.

[wilwarin538]

Ka
What they said. *points to the male judges* ;)

[Alcarillo]

*ahem* My name is Alcarillo, I'm from Harlindon. Ever since I was only a tiny child all I've ever wanted to do in life was to sing. I've spent thousands of dollars on my own vocal coach and I practice everyday. I am the next Middle-earth Idol.

I will be singing "You're Beautiful", by the famous minstrel James Blunt, in the voice of the famous dwarf hero Gimli on the night he famously drank his record ten barrels of beer. I'm told by my vocal coach that it's a very beautiful and misunderstood style.

*cough, cough*

My axe is brilliant
My love is pure
I saw a Maia
Of that I'm sure
She smiled at me on the Silverlode
She was with a guy called Silver-Tree
But I won't lose any sleep tonight
'Cause I've got her hairs three.

You're beautiful, you're beautiful
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw you're face in a tree-filled place
And I don't know what to do
…um…um…just a moment

*Alcarillo removes a badly crumpled piece of paper from his pocket, reads it quickly, then resumes singing*

'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye
As we paddled by
And she could see from my face that I was
Flying high!
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

You're beautiful, you're beautiful-

*Alcarillo is stopped by the judges before he can finish*

[Sleepy Ranger]

Alcarillo

You're beautiful? More like you're pathetic. I don't mean to be rude when I say this but you were appalling, pathetic, out of tune and well worse than terrible. In fact I'd say that there aren't enough adjectives to describe how bad that was. Take my advice, forget about singing, you can't do any.

Its a no from me.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

*cough* Well, hello... erm... yes. I bring before you a song of such... erm... good... that it may just cause a stomach ulcers to the listeners... yes.
My name is... *reads card* Hookbill the Goomba. I've never been a good singer (or anything else for that matter), but I know a few things about captions... that can't be too different... can it?
*Silence*
... yes...
I'm going to sing that old song: Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die by Jethro Tull. In the voice of Merriadoc Brandybuck. Lyrics may be slightly (read: Very) changed.

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Too Old to go to War, Too Young to die
(a-1, a-2, a-1,2,3,4!)

The old Ranger wore his hair too long,
Wore his trouser cuffs too tight.
Unfashionable to the end drank his ale too light.
Gondor's belt buckle: yesterday's dreams
The transport caf' prophet of doom.
Ringing no change in his Long shanks seems
In his post-war-ring gloom.

Now he's too o- o- old to to go to wa- wa- war but he's too young to die.

He once owned a Horse, "Davidson", and a big shiny sword.
Counted his friends in greasy Bree inns
And prays that he always will.
But he's the last of the king's blood Gondor boys
All of his mates are doing time:
Married with three kids up by the west road
Sold their souls straight down the line.

And some of them own little horses
And meet at the tennis club do's.
For drinks on a Sunday work on Monday.
They've thrown away their shields and spears.

Now they're too o- o- old to go to wa- wa- War and they're too young to die.

So the old Ranger gets out his horse
To make a ton before he takes his leave.
Up on the green way by Shire Corner
Just like it used to be.
And as he flies tears in his eyes
His wind-whipped words echo the final take
And he hits the east road doing around 120
With no room left to brake.

And he was too o- o- old to go to Wa- wa- War but he was too young to die.

No, you're never too o- o- old to go to wa- wa- War if you're too young to die!

But he was too young... to Die!!

*Gun shot*

[Glirdan]

Alcarillo
I'm sorry dude, but that didn't work for me. The worst part was when you took out that piece of paper because you forgot the words. Dude, if you can't remember words, you can't be on this show. It's a no dude.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Hookbill

Hello Hookbill, I like you, you know that? It doesn't matter if you think you're a good singer or not, what matters is what I think. And I think you're good enough to go far, you've got a career waiting out there somewhere but with the way you sing right now that could be several years away. However its just one song, its a yes from me but you have to promise me you're going to try your hardest to improve.

[Glirdan]

Hookbill
Considering you've had no vocal experience, I must say that was pretty good. It was, by far, not the best I've heard so far but you do have skill and you do have that (as Cowell says it) have that x-factor. It's a yes from me dog.

[wilwarin538]

Alcarillo
I'm so sorry Alcarilo, but I just don't think you have what it takes in this competition. You seem sweet but if you can't remember words to the songs you sing you wouldn't do well in this competition. Sorry hun, but its a no.

Hookbill
Do people in this competition all have terrible memories?! You couldn't remember your name! You seem like a nice guy Hookbill but you're to shy and you had to read your name from a card, I'm afraid it has to be a no from me. Sorry.

[Sleepy Ranger]

He looks over at Wiwa with his mouth half-open. "Did she just say no?" He shakes his head at Wilwa dis-believingly "Wilwa Abdul said no while Randy and I said yes... this has got to be a first!" Just for the heck of it he picks up his glass of water and splashes it on Wilwa.

[Alcarillo]

*Alcarillo storms out of the audition room*

They'll be sorry! One day they'll hear my music everywhere and they'll be sorry they didn't say yes! I'll be bigger than Elfin John, bigger than Aredhel Franklin! You'll see my name up in lights and you'll say "Dang! Why didn't we say yes to Alcarillo." Those guys made a big mistake, I'm telling you! A big mistake! They'll see one day! A big mistake!

*Alcarillo is escorted out the doors by security guards*

[Valesse]

*raises eyebrows at Alcarillo*

The pressure was rising as the week went on in Bree, as well as the dead. Not far away the Barrowdowns were being devved for ancient talent as well as bizzare yet highly fashionable ornamentations. Some of the citizens of Bree were shocked at the sight of a fully grown man adorning his head a sauce pan... ..His gimmicy attire did not put-off the judges, however, and he among many others advanced to the semi-finals when several other contestants' dreams were crushed...

[Elu Ancalime]

This is parody'd from Dana Lyons Cows With Guns. Some of it is left original. It is now a myth/song that dwarves sing in while the work in their mines. It is the legend about how the the Kine of Araw rebelled against the Easterlings.

Sung by an old veteran who has "seen everything" in a kind of raspy, low voice, in A Minor. The stanzas look really weird unless you know the phrasing. Heres a link to hear the original song and a free flash video to go with it. This (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/cowswithguns.php) is the flash video to hear the tune.

The Great Kine Uprising
arranged and vocalized by Elu Ancalime

Fat and docile, big and dumb
They roam in the grass, they shade in the Sun
Kine aren't fun


They eat to grow, grow to die
Die to be ate by those Easterling guys
Kine well done

When the Kine were hunted, it was the end of their day
But then one came to save them, it was.....Orome.
Savior's Come

He found the last herd, and none of them knew
That the Balcoth were coming, and Wainriders too
Kine doldrums

He declared they must fight, escape or they'll die
The Kine gathered around, cause the steaks were too high
Bad cow pun

The oxen were rallied, like a cattle supernova
They charged into battle at the sound of the Valaroma
Kine with Guns

But then one was captured, stuffed into a grate
Loaded onto a wain where he rode to his fate
Kine got bummed

He was a scrawny calf, but he had sharp teeth
They were so powerful, he should have had a sheath
Shelob's Son

The bolts were all rusty, so he bit them all hard
He could have killed a dragon, and shamed the King Bard
Cow well hung

Knocked over the wain and ran for the hills
The strength he showed could have powered six mills
Run Kine run!

He borrowed the Valaroma, and called all his kind:
"We are free roving bovines, we are the Kine"

We will fight for Kelvar freedom
And hold our large heads high
We will run free with the Uruk-hai, or die
Kine with Guns

They crashed the gate in a great stampede
It was the Easterling capital, and their Seed and Feed
Kine have fun

Orome piled Wains in a heap
Covered in cow pies, covered up deep
Much cow dung

Black smoke rising, darkening the day
Everyone stopped to watch, even Melkor and Manwe

We will fight for Kelvar freedom
And hold our large heads high
We will run free with the Uruk-hai, or
Kine with guns

Then Sauron said "Enough is enough
These uppity cattle, its time to get tough"
Cow dung flung

The Mouth told all, Rhun sighed with relief
Tomorrow at noon, they would all be ground beef
Kine on buns

The Kine were surrounded, orcs were on their way
Now they needed another savior,
But only Gandalf the Grey
Kine out gunned

The order was given to kill, by Sauron's evil seagull
The only one worried was poor little Smeagol
But on the West wind, they saw something regal

It was thier deliverence from Mandos; it was Wizards-on Eagles
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[Sleepy Ranger]

Elu Ancalime

That was a bland performance in my opinion. It was a good song, you can sing but you lack the presentation. There was no life in that song it was like 'so what?'. Granted people may like you when they hear you but they'll neither remember you nor the song, I won't be surprised if a month from now somebody says, "Hey, remember that Elu guy from Middle-Earth Idol?" and get a "Who?" in return. Anyway I'll let it pass for now since I'm in a good mood. You're a lucky man, its a yes.

[Valesse]

Unfortunately, with great opprotunity comes great heartbreak... something that this particular contestant found out the hard way during today's auditions. We caught up with him after the security officers removed him from the competition hall.
-
Do you think the judges' ruling was fair? Why?

The judges were absolutely not fair. Everybody tells me I have a beautiful voice, and that's what the judges heard. But they still turned me down. So what I forgot a few lines? I was nervous. My vocal coach says that those judges must not know what singing is if they said no to me. Just listen.
My axe is brilliant
My love is pure- --Thats quite alright, Alcarillo, I'm sure you have a truely terrorific voice... but we..er..uh have a Mt. Zoom commercial coming up soon... :rolleyes: so theres no time for any of that. Next Question!

Is there anything else you'd like to say to our judges?

I'd like to tell the judges that they must be crazy not to let me through to the next round. My voice is far more beautiful than any of the voices they said yes to. Those judges made the biggest mistake of their careers not saying yes to me. They'll be sorry! One day I'll be famous!

...Thank you for your time, Alcarillo.

[Elu Ancalime]

Thank you Sleepy Cowell. Perhaps it comes off as tacky at first, but it is truly an epic and a lad's tale at the same time. It should have put a grand image in ones mind.
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[Glirdan]

Elu
Dog, that wasn't the best performance I've heard but it wasn't that bad either dog. I'll say yes for now, but I can't promise anything else dude.

[Elu Ancalime]

Well, you know what they say, save the best for last... ;)
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[Formendacil]

... but we..er..uh have a Mt. Zoom commercial coming up soon... :rolleyes: so theres no time for any of that. Next Question!

*A panoramic scene of a rocky, yet magnificent landscape. The unnaturally perfect man and woman- and their precocious kids- look out over it, then back at their tiny little Austin Mini.*

VOICEOVER: "Ever feel that your car's too small? Ever wonder if you should upgrade?"

*Images shift to a white background, with Mt. Zoom circling slowly in the middle, showing off its features*

VOICEOVER: The all new, 2006 Mt. Zoom is loaded with special features like power windows and seven-disk CD players. Expanded from the 2005 model to include more seats for the whole family, and a second Crack of Zoom.

*Image shifts to Mt. Zoom's interior. The unnaturally good-looking Mom and Dad are smiling as Dad takes the wheel. The kids roar in delight as Mt. Zoom takes off into the craggy, yet gorgeous, landscape beyond.

VOICEOVER: Now available from all Goomba Motors dealerships, for a limited time only.

[wilwarin538]

Elu
Interesting, very interesting. I suppose I will give you a yes, though I don't know how long you'll last. But who knows, you could surprise us.

Nice commercial Formendacil!

[Formendacil]

Nice commercial Formendacil!

Those who can't sing do commericial voiceovers...

Stay tuned for other Barrow-Downs Products...

And now, welcome back to another ten commercial-free minutes of "Middle-Earth Idol", sponsored by Goomba Motors.

[Legolas in spandex]

Hey, I'm Legolas in Spandex( from the middle of nowhere)and I'm singing Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def leppard in the voice of Legolas. :smokin:

Clark/Collen/Elliott/Lange/Savage)
Step inside (Walk this way)
You and me babe (Hey, hey!)
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Huh!


My hair's like a bomb, baby, c'mon, try it on
Livin' like a ranger with a bad-assed bow
Lookin' like a tramp, Aragorn took off and ran
Pretty elven woman can I be your man?
(Be your man)
Hey! Hey!
Razzle 'n' a dazzle 'n' a flash a little light
The moon's a shinin', Arwen go all night
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss elvish innocence, sugar me sweet
Hey!
C'mon


(BRIDGE)
Take a bottle
Shake it up
Break the bubble
Break it up


(CHORUS)
(Pour some sugar on me)
Ooh, in the name of love
(Pour some sugar on me)
C'mon fire me up
(Pour your sugar on me)
Oh, I can't get enough


I'm hot, sticky sweet from my head to my boots yeah
Hey! Hey! Hey!
(Huh!)


Listen!
Red light, yellow light, green-a-light go!
Crazy little she-elf in a one man show
Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love
Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up
(Loosen up) I loosen up
You gotta squeeze a little, squeeze a little, tease a little more
Easy Elrond come a knockin'on my door
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss elven innocence sugar me, yeah
(Yeah!)
Give a little more


repeat BRIDGE

repeat CHORUS

I'm hot, sticky sweet from my head to my feet yeah

SOLO

(You got the peaches, I got the cream)
Sweet to taste (Saccharine)
'Cos I'm hot (Hot!)
So hot
Sticky sweet from my head
(Head!) My head
(Head to my boots)
To my boots
Do you take sugar?
One lump or two?


Take a bottle (Take a bottle)
Shake it up (Shake it up)
Break the bubble
Break it up (Break it up)


repeat CHORUS

(Pour some sugar on me)
Oh, in the name of love
(Pour some sugar on me)
Get all, come get it
(Pour your sugar on me)
Ooh
(Pour some sugar on me)
Yeah!
Sugar me!

[Alcarillo]

*A man wearing a trenchcoat and a moustache-and-glasses disguise enters the room*

Um, hello, my name is Alc- I mean Steve. My name is Steve, and I will be singing a variation of John Blunt's You're Beautiful.

My axe is brilliant
My love is pure
I saw a Maia
Of that I'm sure
She smiled at me on the Silverlode-

*At this point in the song, security arms burst through the door. "Get 'im!" they shout, and they wrestle Alc- I mean Steve, to the floor. After removing the trenchcoat and disguise, it is revealed that Steve is none other than Alcarillo himself.*

I'll show you all! I'll be famous one day! You're making the biggest mistake of your careers! You'll be sorry! A big mistake, I tell ya!

*The security guards push Alcarillo out the door*

[Sleepy Ranger]

Legolas In Spandex

What was that? That sounded so juvenille and pathetic. I think you're five years too young for this competition. I really doubt you'll get anywhere with that voice but I'll give you some advice, grow up, take some singing lessons and then think about becoming a singer.

Its a no from me.

Al... I mean Steve

I actually liked this performance. Its a yes from me.

[wilwarin538]

Legolas In Spandex
I'm not to sure about that one. It's an interesting song but I don't think it went very well with your voice. But the fact that you could sing lead and back up at the same time convinced me that I should let you have another chance. So I'm saying yes.

I agree with Sleepy, your performance has improved Alcarillo. I'll change my no to a yes.

[Glirdan]

Legolas in Spandex
You have an awsome voice dude. Simple as that. It's a definite yes from me.

Steve
It seems that I don't even have to say yes, even though I would. ;)

[Alcarillo]

*Halfway out the door, and restrained by seven security guards, Alcarillos shouts out:*

Hear that! They said yes! Mwahahaha! I, Alc- oops, I mean Steve, shall be famous!

Security guard #1: I don't think so, pal. You're a little too crazy for this contest.

Security guard #2: Yeah. We can't let a guy who used a broom to fight his way in here participate. You're too unpredictable.

Alcarillo: But that's what audiences want, right? Unpredictable characters to keep them on the edges of their seats!

Security guard #1: But we don't want somebody who'll snap when he's voted off and will pose as a danger to others. You're . . . crazy.

Security guard #2: Middle-Earth Idol is a high-pressure singing contest. We're not sure what somebody like yourself might do under such stress.

Alcarillo: No! No! But they said yes! But, but, no!

*Alcarillo is dragged out by the security guards, and that was the last the judges ever saw of Alcarillo (or was it?)*

[Folwren]

Hello. I am Folwren. This song I'm about to sing for you is something of a lament from Sam to Frodo after his master left the Shire to be healed across the Western Sea - mourning his departure, but knowing he can't follow yet, but will someday.
The original song is done by Lorena McKennit (the title of that is The Old Ways) and I'm afraid I've fairly plagiarized her lyrics. The lines and stanzas may seem odd, but it fits the tune perfectly.
Sung in a clear, strong voice. Celtic style.

You Had To Go

On the dark summer’s night, near the Western shore
I heard your voice singing
The elven lights shown
Bright stars on this earth,
T’was a vision before me.

With the music we rode,
You were there by my side
Down paths so well known - together
As we came to the sea, felt the wind in our hair
With sadness you paused.

Suddenly I knew that you’d have to go,
Your world was not mine
Your eyes told me so
Yet it was there I felt the cross roads of time
And I wondered why?

As we cast our gaze on the tumbling sea
A vision came over me
Of thundering hooves
And beating wings
With torn clouds above.

Turning to go, heard you call out my name
Like a bird in a cage spreading its wings to fly
The old ways are lost you sang as you flew
And I wondered why?

The pounding sea is calling me home unto you
The thundering waves are calling me home unto you

[wilwarin538]

Folwren
Beatiful, absolutely lovely. I say yes. You have definite potential in this contest.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Folwren

When you walked into this room I shook my head and thought, "Oh great! This will be boring!" and I was wrong, which I rarely am. That was an excellent performance, you showed a great personality in your voice and you were confident, great vocal range. You've got the whole package, dear. Its a yes from me. Best audition so far.

[Glirdan]

Folwren
I have to agree with Cowell. You have it made. Welcome to the next round!!

[Legolas in spandex]

I'm guessing that I made it because it was 2 out of three. Same voice, but I will be singing Matchbox 20's song 3 A.M.

she say it’s cold outside and she hands me my grey cape
she’s always worried about things like that
she says it’s all gonna end and it might as well be my fault
and she only sleeps when it’s raining
and she screams and her voice is straining
(yells )
(chorus)
she says love
it’s 3 am I must be lonely
(Yeah)when she says baby
well I can’t help but be scared of it all sometimes
says the rain’s gonna wash away I believe it

she’s got a little bit of something, dear Elrond it’s better than nothing
and in her elvishly beautiful world she believes that she’s got it all
she swears the moon won't hang quite as high as it used to
and she only sleeps when it’s raining
and she sings and her voice is straining

(chorus)

she believes that life is made up of all the elder days
and the world has been stuck at three for days, and days
she thinks that happiness is a gift that sits on her doorway
but outside it’s stopped raining......

(chorus)

[littlemanpoet]

My name is Elempí and I'm from the Edge of Faerie. I got this invitation, you see, and well, it's like this: I think this song belongs to Bilbo. I'll be singing Life's Been Good by Bilbo Walsh. (Pop rock; Joe Walsh voice)

I earned a Dwarf's wealth, forget its price
Didn't never get it, they tell me it's nice
I live in Rivendell, stare at the walls
I have a minstrel play all my songs

They think I'm crazy but I have a good time
I'm just looking for words so I can make a good rhyme
Life's been good to me so far

My pricey waistcoat cost one-eighty-five
I lost my Ring which barely left me alive
I have a pony, ride on its back
I live with Elves in case I'm attacked

I write some poetry, Strider can't wait
He helps me with parts, tells me I'm great
So I got me an old chair, to sit in the Fire Hall
But I end up sleeping here by the wall

Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through
(I'm just an old fool......”He's no fool”)
I can't complain but sometimes I still do
Life's been good to me so far

I go to luncheons, sometimes until four
It's hard to leave when you can't find the door
It's tough to handle good fortune and fame
All these Elves are so different, I haven't changed

They say I'm aging; and it takes all my time
(Everybody say “Bilbo”..... “Baggins”)
I keep on rhyming till the day I die
Life's been good to me so far

yeah, yeah, yeah

[Valesse]

Eleven people had been choosen to advance to the Hall of Fire by the time the judges moved on to Annúminas. There they came to the understanding that the city had been abandoned for at least two thousand years. Disturbed about how geographically out of date they were, all three made a "long" -but, stunningly, brief- journey to Edoras where many musical suprises awaited.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Legolas In Spandex

You don't need to sing again yet.

Elempi

You certainly bring some much needed maturity to this contest. You have a steady voice and though it may not be the best voice, you definately show talent in age. I like the voice and I think you've got a look to match it. Its a yes from me.

[Lhunardawen]

Hi, I'm Lhuna from the nearby Grey Havens. I'll be singing a song by some person named Kelly Clarkson, called Breakaway. Slightly marr- er, mutila- er, changed to fit the voice of Bill the Balrog, who, surprisingly, does NOT have a scary gruff voice.

(Dedicated to non-wingers everywhere :p)

*ehem*

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And break(dance) away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
And I will forget all the Orcs that I loathe
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And break(dance) away

Dwellings with a hundred floors
Entering Dwarf-fashioned doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, grooving on
Fly away, break(dance) away

I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to prove - but I'll try
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And break(dance) away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
And I will forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And break(dance) away, break(dance) away, break(dance) away

[Sleepy Ranger]

Lhuna

Doing a song of such a level is a tough and challenging task but you pulled it off some-what-ish. It wasn't too bad a performance but it wasn't anything spectacular or something to remember either. Go home, brush up and then we'll see you in the next round. Its a yes.

[Morai]

My name is Morai and I'm from Ithilien, I'll be singing a slightly murdered version of Mood Rings by Relient K. (Soft/punk rock; Frodo Voice)

We all know the elfs I am talking about,
Well they are explosives and they are lighting
And the only question's when they'll blow up
And they'll blow uo; we know that without a doubt
Cause they're those elfs, yeah you know those elf that let their desires get the best of them
And I've contrived some sort of a plan to help the Race of Man

Chorus: Let's get emotional elfs to all wear mood rings
So we'll be tipped off, to when they're ticked off
Cause we'll know just what they're plotting
She's so witty but she doesn't always act that way
Her moods out rolling on a ghost ship almost everyday
She said to me that she's so strong that it's weakening (freaked out that it's calming)
And all I said someone get that elf a mood ring

If it's action you want then look no further
They're like Middle Earth meets Man Meets Earth meets Ends of Our Lives
And it just scares me how they get away with anger
They'll frighten you then bat their eyes; those elven eyes that watch you sympathize
(chorus)

Cause when it's black (it) means watch your back because you're probably
The first hobbit in the world right now she wants to see
And when it's blue it means that you should go to Lorien and see
And seek her out because she'll most likely agree
And when it's green it simply means she is distressed
And when it's clear it means she's completely emotionless (And that's alright I must confess)

We all know the elfs that I am talking about
She liked you yesterday but now it's today and she has to wash her mirror
And it just figures that we'll never figure them out
First she's pleasant then she's insane....at least she makes a lovely pair

One Ring oh One Ring, oh tell me you will bring
The key to unlock this mystery
Of elves and their emotions
Play it back in slow motion
So I may understand the complex structure known as the elven mind

[wilwarin538]

Elempí
Very interesting song, it was different but still enjoyable. I say yes.

Lhuna
That was an amazing performance. That type of song fits your voice perfectly. Great job! You're moving to the next round.

Morai
I'm not to sure about that performance. You have an interesting voice but I don't think that song suited you very well. I'll say yes, but I hope to see something better from you in the next round, something more suiting to your voice.

[Kath]

Hi, I'm Kath and I'm going to sing something which I always thought fitted the way Frodo must have been feeling some of the time in the years between returning to the Shire and going to the Grey Havens.

Midnight,
Not a sound from the outside.
Has the moon lost her memory?
She is smiling alone.
In the firelight, the withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan.

Memory,
All alone in the moonlight.
I can smile at the old days,
I was still whole then.
I remember the time I knew what happiness was,
Let the memory live again.

Every oil lamp seems to beat a fatalistic warning.
Some one mutters and an oil lamp gutters,
And soon it will be morning.

Daylight,
I must wait for the sunrise.
I must think of a new life,
And I mustn't give in.
When the dawn comes tonight will be a memory too,
And a new day will begin.

Burnt out ends of smoky days,
The stale cold smell of morning.
The oil lamp dies, another night is over,
Another day is dawning.

Touch me,
It's so easy to leave me,
All alone with the memory,
Of my days in the sun,
If you touch me you'll understand that happiness was,
Look a new day, has begun.

[The Only Real Estel]

Hi, I'm Estel; the only one mind you, pay no attention to those lame immitations, & I'll be singing Papercut by Linkin Park [hardish rock?/in the voice of Smeagol (with Gollum providing the screaming as needed ;))].

Why does it feel like night today?
Something in here's not right today.
Why am I so uptight today?
Paranoia's all I got left.
I don't know what stressed me first,
Or how the pressure was fed.
But I know just what it feels like,
To have a voice in the back of my head.
Like a face that I hold inside,
A face that awakes when I close my eyes;
A face watches every time I lie,
A face that laughs every time I fall.
(And watches everything)

So I know that when it's time to sink or swim,
That the face inside is hearing me;
Right beneath my skin.

It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back,
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head;
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like a Wheel of Fire is right beneath my skin!

I know I've got a face in me,
Points out all my mistakes to me.
You've got a face on the inside too and,
Your paranoia's probably worse.
I don't know what set me off first,
But I know what I can't stand.
Everybody acts like the fact of the matter is,
I can't add up to what you can but

Everybody has a face that they hold inside,
A face that awakes when I close my eyes;
A face watches every time they lie,
A face that laughs every time they fall.
(And watches everything)

So you know that when it's time to sink or swim,
That the face inside is watching you too;
Right inside your skin.

It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back,
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head;
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like a Wheel of Fire is right beneath my skin!

The face inside is right beneath your skin.
The face inside is right beneath your skin.
The face inside is right beneath your skin.

The sun goes down,
I feel the light betray me.
The sun goes down,
I feel the light betray me.

The sun
I feel the light betray me!
The sun
I feel the light betray me!

It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back,
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head;
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like a Wheel of Fire is right beneath my skin!

It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back,
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head;
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within,
It's like a Wheel of Fire is right beneath my skin!

[Glirdan]

Wow!! I've got a lot of judging to do!! And that's what you get for taking a coffee break!! Vala!! Why didn't you take over for me?? You've got some musical talent...don't you?? I mean, you are a Dj. :p

Elempi
Even if I said no, you'd be going through. But it'd be a yes from me dog!! Wait to go!!

Lhuna
That was perfect!! I loved how you hit every single note on key!! That was amazing girl!!

Morai
I'm sorry dog, but that just didn't do it for me. I'm going to have to say no dude. Sorry. It's all up to Cowell now. Cowell? (I think he went on a lunch break too. :rolleyes: )

Kath
That was simple amazing. Another one who can hit every note on key. It's a yes from me.

Estel
That was great dog!! When I heard what song you were doing, I didn't think you would be able to pull it off, but you did dog. Congrats!! It's a definite yes from me.

[Orominuialwen]

*A young, rather stout female Hobbit with curly hair and freckles steps up to the microphone.*

Hello, I'm Oromin from Bywater. I will be singing the popular Buckland folk tune Wreck of the Arnor Queen, based on The Wreck Of The Athens Queen, by Stan Rogers. It's a very fun a bouncy song that pays tribute to the fine pastime of drunken salvaging. (Folk tune; happy Alto voice)


We were drinking down to Maggot's house
When first we heard the blow
It seemed to come from Ripper Rock
So boldly forth we go

And, sure enough, a rusty tub
Could just be barely seen
As her stern was high up in the air
We made out "Arnor Queen"

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

Now boys, may I remind you,
There's a bottle left inside
So let us go and have a few
And wait until low tide

And if the river's not claimed her
When the glasses are licked clean
We will then set forth some dories, lads,
And see what can be seen

On the lovely Arnor Queen

Some songs and old tall stories then
To help to pass the time
Nor could a single bottle
Keep us all until low tide

And so it was before we left
The house we were at sea
And I scarcely can remember
How we made the Arnor Queen

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

Oh the waves inside me belly
Were as high as those outside
And though I'm never seasick,
I lost dinner overside

T'was well there was no crew to save
For we'd have scared 'em green
We could scarcely keep ourselves
From falling off the Arnor Queen

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

Well, Maggot goes straight down below
And comes up with a cow
"Hello", I said, "and what would you
Be wantin' with that now?

"You'll never take a cow home
In a dory on such seas!"
"Well me son," says he, "I've always fancied
Fresh cream in mint tea

On the lovely Arnor Queen."

I headed for the galley, then,
'Cause I was gettin' dry
And glad I was to get there quick
For what should I espy?

Oh what a shame it would have been
For to lose them all at sea
Forty cases of the best Green Dragon
Ale I've ever seen

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

I loaded twenty cases, boys,
Then headed for the shore
Unloaded them as quick as that
And then pulled back for more

Bolger was headin' for the shore
Though he could scarce be seen
Under near two hundred chickens
And a leather couch of green

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

So here's to all good salvagers
Likewise to Ripper Rock
And to Green Dragon ale of which
Now we have much stock

We eat a lot of chicken
And sit on a couch of green
And we wait for Ripper Rock
To claim another Arnor Queen

Oh, the lovely Arnor Queen

[Legolas in spandex]

Legolas in Spandex
You have an awsome voice dude. Simple as that. It's a definite yes from me.

Steve
It seems that I don't even have to say yes, even though I would. ;)

In actuality, just know I am a girl.......

[Valesse]

Vala!! Why didn't you take over for me?? You've got some musical talent...don't you?? I mean, you are a Dj. :p

I- duh- I um, uh...

I was trying to get an interview with the security guards who tried to take Alc-I mean Steve away... I can't understand trolls, though, so it was rather slow goings, if you catch my meaning. I think Sleepy Cowell is doing a publicity stunt or something, actually, and knowing him... :rolleyes:

[Sleepy Ranger]

I was trying to get an interview with the security guards who tried to take Alc-I mean Steve away... I can't understand trolls, though, so it was rather slow goings, if you catch my meaning. I think Sleepy Cowell is doing a publicity stunt or something, actually, and knowing him... :rolleyes:

Yes, I was exposing the hospital's conspiracy of keeping you sick for longer than needed and taking all your money. Needless to say I was succesful.

Morai
I'm not really sure why but I thought it was alright, must be the medication but its a yes from me.


Kath
Kath... Kath... Kath... Where do I begin on how terrible that was? Sure, you have a great voice but it all went wrong somewhere but nevermind, its a yes.

TORE
Every season why must there be someone looking to rock his way in? And why do we let him in every season? It just seems so wrong but its like we don't have a choice! Heres a yes, savour it.

[wilwarin538]

Everyone that sang since the last time I judged
I give you a yes!

Except you! *points at Sleepy*

Mwahahahahahaha!!!!!

:D :D :D

[Morai]

Yes, I was exposing the hospital's conspiracy of keeping you sick for longer than needed and taking all your money. Needless to say I was succesful.

*muttering* Forget that, I think they just get you to stay overnight and then replace you with a bi-polar clone. Since when do you say yes to every song in one sitting? ;)

[Sleepy Ranger]

*muttering* Forget that, I think they just get you to stay overnight and then replace you with a bi-polar clone. Since when do you say yes to every song in one sitting? ;)

Since she *points at Wilwa* took my catch-phrase hostage... :/

[The Only Real Estel]

Not to be a pain but do you think you guys have enough contestants yet?

I mean now that we have our token rocker and all... ;)

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Hi, my name is William. I want to be the first Middle-earth Idol.

(NOTE: Singing is accompanied by wild arm gryrations.)

He burgles, he burgles!
Oh, baby, when he steals, he steals!
I go crazy cos he picks my pocket then he stings like a bee
Like that Bilbo from history

He burgles, he burgles!
I'm wasted by the way he steals!
No one ever stole so much--

Hey, I want my coin purse back! *runs out*

[Sleepy Ranger]

Ormi

I actually liked that performance. It wasn't too bad and I guess you may just have a shot at winning if you practice. Practice is the key, it won't make you perfect but nobody other than I can ever be perfect. Its a yes from me.

William

Read the rules again, you've left out a lot.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Sorry, short of time there. Song was from She Bangs, sung by William the troll, William Hung style.

Give me my 'no,' or else . . . :p

[Sleepy Ranger]

William

That song goes well with your voice. Had you sung anything else I most certainly would've given you a no but you made that song work for you, I'm shocked to say the least. That was a good performance, its a yes from me.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Curse you Sleepy Cowell! You and your boybands! I had a contract all ready, see--I'd sing my worst, get my three 'no's, then make an album filled with horrible songs! Success for me without having to do the rest of the contest!

But you had to say 'yes' to me! [Bleep] you, you [bleep]ing [bleep]! [Bleep] this contest! It's [bleep]ing rigged! Rargh! [Bleeeeeep]! :mad:

.

.

(Peace! :D )

[Sleepy Ranger]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have for you, performing live tonight none other than Sleepy Ranger! Lets give him a hand people!

Sleepy grins and walks onto the stage along with the rest of his band. "Alright people, the first we're playing for you is 'The Hobbit Rhapsody' by Queen. It'll have a variety of styles and I shall be performing in the voice of Sam Gamgee."

The Hobbit Rhapsody

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, No escape from reality
Open your eyes, Look up to the skies and see,
I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, easy go, Little high, little low
Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to me, to me

Rosie, just killed an orc, Put a pan against his head
Heaved my hand, now he's dead
Rosie, life had just begun
But now I've gone and thrown it all away
Rosie, ooh, Didn't mean to make you cry
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters

Too late, my time has come
Sends shivers down my spine, body's aching all the time
Goodbye, ev'rybody, I've got to go
Gotta leave you all behind and face the quest
Rosie, ooh, I don't want to die
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all

I see a little silhouetto of a hobbit
Smeagol, Smeagol, will you do the fandango
Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very fright'ning me
(Gollum.) Gollum. (Gollum.) Gollum, Gollum figaro
Magnifico. I'm just a poor hobbit and everybody loves me
He's just a rich hobbit from a rich family
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go
Oh Shelob! No, we will not let you go
(Let him go!) Oh Shelob! We will not let you go
(Let him go!) Oh Shelob! We will not let you go
(Let me go.) Will not let you go
(Let me go.) Will not let you go. (Let me go.) Ah
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
(Oh mama mia, mama mia.) Mama mia, let me go
The Witch-King has a nazgul put aside for me, for me, for me

So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye
So you think you can love me and leave me to die
Oh, baby, can't do this to me, baby
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here

Destroying the ring really matters, Anyone can see
Destroying the ring really matters
Destroying the ring really matters to me

Any way the wind blows

---

"Next we'll be performing One Ring (Wonderwall) by Oasis. Light rock, we'll try and cut this as smooth as possible. The voice shall resemble that of Aragorn."

Wonderwall

Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to Mt. Doom
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now

Backbeat the word was on the citadel
That the fire in Barad-Dur is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a fear
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now

And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I
Would like to say to you
I don't know how

Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who corrupts me,
And after all,
You're my One Ring!

Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now

And all the roads that lead to you were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I don't know how

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who corrupts me
And after all
You're my One Ring

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who corrupts me
And after all
You're my One Ring

Said maybe
You're gonna be the one that corrupts me
You're gonna be the one that corrupts me
You're gonna be the one that corrupts me

"Thank you very much ladies and gentle-men! Feel free to drop in any song requests and Sleepy Ranger's Band shall try their best to do it justice. Now, back to Middle-Earth Idol."

[Valesse]

After pulling out the wool (which had been so deeply shoved into their ears at the beginning of the preformance), the judges were physically stunned by Sleepy Cowell's "yes" to William. Now they had 15 contestants promised a trip to the Hall of Fire, and another..er "con..tender".. in Limbo.

Will Wilwa and Glirdy ever get their hearing back? What kind of quips can we expect from Sleepy about this? Find out when we return... after this message from the Mount Zoom Challenge (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=12754).

[wilwarin538]

William
Ah, sorry hun but............ I'm going to have to say............yes!

:D

[Glirdan]

William
I'd say yes eevn if you paid me to. ;)

Cowell, would you stop howling and get back to your seat!? Your making me go tone deaf!!

[Anguirel]

Hi, I'm Anguirel and I'll be performing Maedhros Dylan's smash hit soul-wail Shelter from the Oath, performed on a Noldorin harp with several percussionists in the background representing different Sons of Feanor. Without further ado:

'Twas in another Sun-Age, one of toil and blood
When Kinslayin' was common and the road was full of mud
I came in from the Anfauglith, handless and friendless both.
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
I'll always do my best for him, on that I give my word
In a world of steel-eyed death, with Valar paralysed by sloth
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

Not a sword was slung between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved.
To rescue and to heal valiant Fingon isn’t loth.
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

I was burned out from Utumno, buried in the hail,
Chained about and tortured an' hung out o’er the trail,
Hunted like a Petty-Dwarf, as they later quoth.
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

Suddenly I turned around and he was standin' there
He saw my iron bracelet and to defy them he’d dare
He flew right up on Thorondor, without some feeble moth
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
I took too much for granted, and Ulfang double-crossed.
Just to think of his deep cloven helm inspires sorrow’s growth.
"Come in," he’d said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

Well, Curufin works on hard knives and Celegorm rides a mount
But nothing really matters now, it's doom alone that counts
And Amras, Amrod, hunters, they felt futile wroth.
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

I've heard babes lost in woods wailin' like a mournin' dove
And Caranthir in anger, stranded without love.
Do I understand your question, Elf, our hopeless plighted troth?
"Come in," he’d said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

In a little hilltop fortress, Maglor and I grew cold
I bargained for a Union and I caught us in Doom’s fold.
I wanted independence but I got me no Arbroath.
"Come in," he’d said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

Well, I'm livin' in the grey Halls but I'm bound to cross the line
Beauty cut me sorely, when I tried to make it mine.
If I could only turn back the clock to a fiery, headstrong youth
"Come in," he said,
"I'll give you shelter from the Oath."

[Glirdan]

Oromin and Ang
Such great quality voices. Your songs were perfect for your voice. It's a yes to both of you.

[Glirdan]

By the way Cowell, Wilwa and I discussed your performance and we have decided...You've made it to the next round!! (It was all her by the way. I think I'm still tone deaf...) :p

[Lote22]

Hey I'm Lote from Mirkwood. This is a song sung by Frodo to the Ring. It's based on Your My Best Friend by Queen.

Your My Worst Friend


Eww you make me sick
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you that takes it away
Eww you make me sick now ringy
Eww you make me sick

Ooh you're the worst friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my badside and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really can’t stand you
Oh you're my worst friend

Eww you make me sick

Ooh I've been wandering round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've taken over me ring
I'm happy at home (away from you)
You're my worst friend

Eww you make me sick
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to make it worse
Eww you make me sick now ringy
Eww you make me sick

You're the one ring
When things turn out bad
You know I'll always blame you
You're the one ring
And I hate the things
I really hate the things that you do
You're my worst friend

Eww you make me sick

I'm happy at home (away from you)
You're my worst friend
Oh you're my worst friend
Eww you make me sick
You you're my worst friend

[wilwarin538]

Anguirel
Good job. Nice song choice, it went well with your voice. I say yes.

Lote
Very nice song, touching, shows Frodo's true feelings. You did a good job with that! I say yes!

[Sleepy Ranger]

Anguirel

I agree, you did a wonderful job. Great presentation, perfect song for your voice. You had everything working for you with that performance, very refreshing. Its a yes from me.

Lotte

That was a very hard song to sing and I wouldn't really expect someone to sing it in the auditions. I think you made a mess of it, you were all over the place and now I don't mean to be rude but I don't think you had any idea what you were doing, did you even practice? Its a no from me. Glirdy?

[Glirdan]

Lote
I'm going to have to disagree with...Cowell over there. You took a really hard song and gave it your all. You've got the showmanship and got great talent. I do agree with him on the fact that it seemed like you didn't reherse it at all. But, if you promise me that you'll do better in the next round, it will be a definite yes.

[The 1,000 Reader]

(Movie Legolas is shoved onto stage)

Legolas: Do I have to?

Voice: Well, the downers could tie you to a rock while the book Legolas shot you.

Legolas: (Sighs)

(White Town's "Your Woman" starts to play, music only)

****************************************

"Just tell me what you've got to say to me
I've been waiting for so long to hear the truth
It comes as no surprise at all you see
So end the lies and tell me that we're through

Now I know your heart, I know your mind
You don't even know you're bein' unkind
So much for all your highbrow Dwarvist ways
Just use me up and then you walk away
Boy, you can't play me that way

Well I guess what you say is true
I could never be the right kind of elf for you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman

When I saw Galadriel yesterday
She said she never liked you from the start
Well me, I wish that I could claim the same
But you always knew you held my heart

And you're such a charming, handsome dwarf
Now I think I finally understand
Is it in your genes, I don't know
But I'll soon find out, that's for sure
Why did you play me this way

Well I guess what you say is true
I could never be the right kind of elf for you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman

Well I guess what they say is true
I could never spend my life with a dwarf like you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman"

***************************************

Voice: He was singing to Gimli by the way.


In case you hate it, I'll be leaving the country.

[wilwarin538]

The 1,000 Reader

Ummm....uh.....that was.....interesting...a little scary.....but still interesting. Uh, I suppose, I will.......uh....give you a yes. :cool:

*Leaves the room a little freaked out by the singing Legolas*

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Rargh! Roar! Moo! Meow! You [bleep]ing judges! Are you [bleep]ing tone-deaf?! You [bleep]ing [bleep]s couldn't tell a [bleep]ing good perormance from a [bleep]ing massacre! [Bleep] you all! [Bleep]!

.

.

.

.


.

(Again, peace. :D )

[Glirdan]

1,000....Uhh...I mean...Movie Legolas
Dude, I'm going to be blunt....THAT SUCKED!!! It's a MAJOR no from me.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Movie Legolas

Collect your tickets out of the country from Vala, its a no.

[Valesse]

*Vala squints at the camera for a few awkward moments with the sounds of William ranting in the background*

Sleepy and Glirdy were in rare form for Movie-Legolas' preformance... shooting down the perfumed heart-throb before the lovely Wilwa Abdul could compose herself after what was an emotional preformance. If its any consulation, Movie-Legolas, I would have voted yes for you-- which should mean something because I'm used to listening to other preformers' music and all...

*Vala finishes waggling brows at Wilwa*

[Sleepy Ranger]

Sleepy looks at Vala and shakes his head. "Hey you DJ, go back to ruining parties and let me do my job!" He says shooting her an angry glare.

[Valesse]

... Right *squints some more.*

Leaving Edoras with 19 hopefuls (or 18 hopefuls and one William) the crew made way to Moria where they anticipated finding the last 5 contestants needed to move onto the next round. Will the outlook be as dim as the lighting? Or as stunning as the echo?

So far those advancing to the Hall of Fire in Rivendell include:

Alc- I mean "Steve": A mysterious personality who appears to have offended the guards but not the judges! Getting three yes' in one go. Anguriel showed the judges exactly what he was made of, and each one of them sang back to him their praise after a stunning and brilliantly preformed piece.

Then there was Elu Ancalime, who just squeezed by the judges earning three unclear yes'. Folwen, however, impressed the judges as few others before her could with three yes' under her belt and a very illustrious "best audition" from the one and only Sleepy Cowell.

Even after all that shaking and jittering, Hookbill managed to win over Sleepy and Glirdy to earn his spot in the Hall of Fire. Wilwa warned that he's going to have to work on his confidence before he can even hope to advance further.

After some trials from Sleepy, JennyHallu came out a winner, proving to both him and Glirdy her prowless, even when Wilwa saw it from the start. However, Kath proved without question her formitable ablities as a preformer. Legolas in Spandex failled to please Cowell, but that could mean many things... Usually obscure. With two yes' from Glirdy and Wilwa this oddly-clad artist was on her way to Rivendell.

When she stepped on stage Lhunardawen was already ready to wow the judges. Gracefully earning three yes' and celebrating her fortune quietly outside where the other hopefuls watched in awe.

littlemanpoet proved that there certainly is more talent than in just toddlers, boldly impressing his stylings where few other contestants could venture. Almost as the last moments passed by in Edoras, Lote22 managed to snag her appointment to the Hall of Fire.

Mithalwen set the standard for the other following preformers with her stunning "Flowers in the Window". I'm sure she won't have to work very hard to win some flowers from her fans in the rounds to come. Morai may have moved Wilwa and Sleepy, but Glirdy -shockingly- disagreed with both of his comrades on this appointment to the Hall of Fire.

Through orcs and high water Nilp AKA "William" will be carried off to Rivendell. His breathtakingly new style of music has touched the judges in a new and beautiful way. It is beautiful. It is poetic. It is love between a music coinsure. William is going to be a hard personality to beat once inside the Hall of Fire.

Nogrod Won Wilwa and Glirdy's approval but failled to impress Sleepy because of a lacking (mysterious) X-factor. None-the-less this unique artist is moving on.

Oromin maybe small, but she knows how to sing. It took a while for the judges to get their voices back, but not a single one of them had something negative to say about this well versed halfling.

Standing out with his talent and his tailoring Saucey stirred up the show with some real down home stylings. Though his garments didn't win over all of the judges, his voice sure did.

There was something about THE Ka that certainly grabbed Sleepy's attentionWell uh, yes, uh, ahem. I, uh... uh... ahem... However it went without saying that she had made a place for herself in Rivendell.

TORE rocked the judges harder than the Iron Hills, taking their breath away, the stage by storm, and leaving with three votes in his favor.

[Glirdan]

And the arguments start...Well, this is going to be a fun year... If anybody needs me, I'll be in the back trying to get my hearing back after Sleepy's and 1,000..I mean Legolas's performance. I really seriously think I've gone tone deaf...

[wilwarin538]

Sleepy looks at Vala and shakes his head. "Hey you DJ, go back to ruining parties and let me do my job!" He says shooting her an angry glare.

And the arguments start

Can't we all just get along? *smiles sweetly*

[Glirdan]

Can't we all just get along? *smiles sweetly*

But then there's not point in the show!! Besides....wait a minute....why are you being so nice? Are you...drunk? That's it!! Who's spiked her cola!?!?

[Elu Ancalime]

"So does that mean I can freestyle again?
________
FORD 427 SIDE OILER (http://www.ford-wiki.com/wiki/Ford_427_side_oiler)

[The 1,000 Reader]

And the arguments start...Well, this is going to be a fun year... If anybody needs me, I'll be in the back trying to get my hearing back after Sleepy's and 1,000..I mean Legolas's performance. I really seriously think I've gone tone deaf...

Don't worry, I didn't even want to compete. I just wanted to diss the movie Legolas and scare people.

Appearantly, it worked.:D

(I'm so evil.)

[Glirdan]

Ka
You are to early for the next round. We are still missing 5 more contestants. We'll be starting once we find those final five.

[THE Ka]

Oh I knew it! :(

Gorey's Prattle Sticks! Well, I am afraid I cannot post again until this thurday or friday, and being in a usual plan-ahead thinking scheme, I went ahead out of that sake. Well, I will save the post for later I guess, and remove it quickly until later time.

Thank you for the notification though.


I be off for now, see you all until later this week.

Sincerely,

Ka

[Boromir88]

So, I'm Boromir, and I'll be singing "Truly, madly, deeply" by Savage Garden...(so rock-I think, in the voice of Faramir).

This song was first sung by Faramir after meeting Eowyn in the Houses of Healing, so here it is...Truly Madly Deeply.

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful
'Cos I'm counting on a new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning.

I wanna stand with you on Mindolluin
I wanna bathe with you in the Anduin
I wanna lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me

And when Varda is shining brightly
In the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish
Send it to Iluvatar
Then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy
For all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded
By the comfort and protection of..
The highest power.
In lonely hours.
The tears devour you..

I wanna to stand with you on Mindolluin,
I wanna to bathe with you in the Anduin.
I wanna to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me

[Sleepy Ranger]

Boromir88

That was a hard song to sing but you carried that out rather well. However, it sounded a lot like the original, at this point that really isn't something to fret about but in the later stages of the contest I'd expect a bit more originality in your voice, from the way you sang it seems that this is your comfort zone, when I see you do more I think I'll be impressed. Oh and yes, its a yes.

[Diamond18]

Hi, I'm Diamond, and today I would like to sing for you a variation on the song "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty. I will be assuming the characters of Gollum/Smeagol. Since I'm female, I'll be putting a bit of a twist on the singing style, think more Emiliana Torrini than either Rob Thomas or Andy Serkis. ;)

[Gollum]

All day staring at the precious
Making food of orcses in our cave
All night hearing voices telling us
That we should get some sleep
Because tomorrow might be good for fishing

[Smeagol]

Hold on
Feeling like I'm headed for a breakdown
And I don’t know why

[Both]

[G:]But We’re not crazy, we're just a little unwell
We know right now you can’t tell
[S:]But stay awhile and maybe then you’ll see
A different side of me
[G:]We’re not crazy, we're just a little impaired
We know right now you don’t care
[S:]But soon enough you’re gonna think of me
And how I used to be...me

[Gollum]

We’re talking to ourself in secret
Dodging glances from the hobbits
And we know, we know the nasty fat one's been talking about us
We can hear him whisper

[Smeagol]

And it makes me think there must be something wrong with me
Out of all the hours thinking
Somehow I’ve lost my mind

[Both]

[G:]But We’re not crazy, we're just a little unwell
We know right now you can’t tell
[S:]But stay awhile and maybe then you’ll see
A different side of me
[G:]We’re not crazy, we're just a little impaired
We know right now you don’t care
[S:]But soon enough you’re gonna think of me
And how I used to be

[Gollum]

Yes we wants the Precious back
Pretty soon we’ll get it back
Yeah, we'll take Precious awaaaaaaaaaay

[Both]

[G:]But We’re not crazy, we're just a little unwell
We know right now you can’t tell
[S:]But stay awhile and maybe then you’ll see
A different side of me
[G:]We’re not crazy, we're just a little impaired
We know right now you don’t care
[S:]But soon enough you’re gonna think of me
And how I used to be

[Smeagol]

Yeah, how I used to be
How I used to be
Well, I’m just a little unwell
How I used to be
How I used to be
I’m just a little unwell

[Gurthang]

Good Evening (or Afternoon or Morning or Night). I'm Gurthang, from the long forgotten land of Nargothrond, and I'm here to try to be Middle Earth's Idol, if it's not too late. I'll be singing "I am a Rock" by Simon and Garfunkel (fourth verse altered) in the (suprisingly on-key) voice of the slightly demented Denethor.

A winter's day-
in a deep and dark December
I am alone-
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.

I am a rock, I am an island.

I've built walls,
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
friendship causes pain
It's laughter and loving I disdain

I am a rock, I am an island

Don't talk of love
but I've heard the word before
It's sleeping in my memory
I won't disturb the slumber of the feelings that have died
If I never loved I never would have cried

I am a rock, I am an island

I have my palantir
and my will to protect me
I am shielded by animosity
Hiding in my room, safe within this tomb,
I touch no one and no one touches me.

I am a rock, I am an island

And a rock feels no pain, and an island never cries.

[wilwarin538]

Wow, good day.

Boro88
That's so sweet, very touching, made my eyes water. I think you did an amazing job with that! Welcome to the next round.
:D

Diamond18
Very interesting, very creative. You did a great job with that. I say yes.
;)

Gurthang
That was very powerful and strong sounding. I think you showed great emotion with that, one of the best so far I think. I say yes.
:D

[Sleepy Ranger]

Diamond18

That was an okay performance, it started off boring, everything in the middle was good and then you ended boring. It was like a sandwhich made with stale bread. Everything in between is tasty but you want to throw away the rest! I'm not convinced, its a no.

Gurthang

I'm impressed, that was an interesting song choice and you sang it well. I think it was a bit rough in some places but you did it well. I enjoyed it, its a yes. You're through to the next round.

[Glirdan]

Well, it seems that I only have to vote on one because the other two have already made it and besides, I think I'd say yes anyway. ;)

Diamond18
That was a wicked performance girl! You can sing! But, I do agree with Cowell that you have to work on all the parts of the song. So, I'm going to say yes and I want to see improvement in the next round.

[Scaramouche]

*Has air guitar readily slung over shoulder* Hello, I'm Scaramouche and will be singing along to Queen's "Spread Your Wings" in a solemn, somewhat ballad-ish Gandolf voice.
-------
Frodo was low,
Just watching his hole,
Day after day, again.
Knew it was time,
He'd made up his mind,
To leave the cursed ring behind.
But the ring said to him,
"Hobbit, you'd better begin
To get those crazy notions right out of your head.
Frodo who do you think that you are?
You should be taking me
To Mordor, it's not very far."

Ditch your ring and run away,
Run away, far away
Ditch your stupid ring and run away,
Run away, far away.
Pull yourself together,
'Cos the ring don't make you better,
That's 'cos you're not a free hobbit.

He used to spend his evenings alone in his peaceful hole,
Keeping his thoughts to himself,
He was happy there.
Now wishing he was miles and miles away,
The ring kept following,
Wouldn't give him his way.

*Scaramouche starts playing mean air guitar solo*

Since he was short,
To the ring he'd resort.
Now it was time,
He'd made up his mind
"This could be my last chance."
The ring threatened him "Now listen Hobbit,
You're always dreaming,
You haven't prepared, you can't get far from me,
Frodo Baggins, can't you see it by now?
I'll haunt you forever, I'll know where you are."

So hobbit,

Ditch your ring and run away,
Run away, far away
Ditch your stupid ring and run away,
Run away, far away.
Pull yourself together,
'Cos the ring don't make you better,
That's 'cos you're not a free hobbit.
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Dunno if I entered it in time, but you gotta admit a voice so close to Freddie Mercury's is too good to pass up, right? ...right?

[Glirdan]

Scarmouche
What in Eru's name was that!? All I heard was....actually, I didn't hear anything! Dude! Why would you take on that kind of song for an audition? The vocals were really off. I'm going to have to say no dude.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Scarmouche

That was wrong on so many levels that I don't even know where to begin! I don't mean to sound rude but that performance was terrible, it felt as if you were sent here to assasinate us before the next round. Spread your wings and fly out of here, its a no.

And what is it with everyone trying to sing such difficult songs at this stage? Sleepy accidently spills his glass of water onto Wilwa.

[wilwarin538]

Sleepy accidently spills his glass of water onto Wilwa.

*gives Sleepy evil eye* :mad: This was a brand new skirt, and now it's ruined, thanks a lot Sleepy!
*grabs water and pours(sp?) it on Sleepy, on purpose*
:p

anyway...

Scaramouche
Ah, sorry hun but that was kinda bad. I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with the boyd and say no.

*gives Sleepy another evil eye*

[Sleepy Ranger]

"You call that a 'pour water on somebody'? I mean it was like 'so what'?"

Cowell shakes his head, crosses his arms and sighs at Wilwa.

"That was so terribly wrong and appalling. I'm sorry, dear, its a no from me."

In a wild swing of his arms to show his bordem from the perfomance he accidently knocks Glirdy's glass onto Wilwa.

[Glirdan]

Cowell! Wilwa! Will you stop pouring water all over each other and just go out all ready!? It's getting rather annoying! Vala! Can you get me a glass of water asa well as tell these two children to smarten up!?

[The 1,000 Reader]

Sorry. You have no authority in chaos. It's in your contract.

Fight! Fight! Fight!

(P.S. The stage crew (orcs) stole all the liquids from water to oil and drank/sold them, so unless you intervene yourself this fight will go on.)

(P.P.S Or you could get Vala to fight... :p)

[Valesse]

(P.P.S Or you could get Vala to fight... :p)

I'm passive in nature and do not fight. However, I am a DJ, and if you think poetically enough that means that I'm offically somewhat talented in the art of harmony making... In a way. It also means that Sleepy should withhold any comments on my previous statement.

...

After removing all of the drinking water from the audition room the last two contestants were about to be decided... or about to audition... or blowing their noses. The semi-finals were about to begin, and those being shipped (or more politely "boarded") off to Rivendell were racking their minds to come up with their next preformance.

[Elu Ancalime]

If this show has a Reunion episode, it's going to be more epic than all of the episodes of "Flavor of Love" combined. :eek:
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[Morai]

"That was so terribly wrong and appalling. I'm sorry, dear, its a no from me."

Now that's the Sleepy--I mean Cowell--ah, whatever. I'll be in the vehicle-a-jig, prepping for my next act. :cool: (looks down) Hey, who jacked my yellow boots?

[Caranlondien]

Enter Movie-Elrond

Movie-Elrond: Hello, Mr Anderson... I mean, Mr... Whatever your names are... My name is Movie-Elrond, and I'll be performing a song I wrote for my daughter, Movie-Arwen. It's called "She's Come Undone", by the Guess Who. Although I like the Zombies version, personally. Anyway, here goes...

Begins singing, in, of course, Hugo Weaving's voice

She's come undone
We didn't know what she was headed for
And when we found what she was headed for
It was too late

She's come undone
She has a line-count that is far too high
I think that there's a scene in which she flies
It is too late!

It's too late
She's gone too far
She saw "her son"
She's come undone
What ever happend to that Glorfindel guy?
And those water-horses were totally mine.
That was so lame!

She's come undone
We didn't know what she was headed for
And when we found what she was headed for
Nana, it was too late!

Too many scenes, and not enough off-screen time,
Too much drama, about sailing to the Undying Lands,
Too many powers, I mean since when can she do magic?
Too many lines; Did she even talk in the book?

It's too late
She's gone too far
She's replaced the sun.
She's come undone!

[Sleepy Ranger]

Caranlondien (Movie-Elrond)

I am stunned... that performance was quite good. You were a bit shaky in the start and your voice was high-pitched but I'd say towards the middle you got better and went through till the end but the start was just horrible. I can see you've got no signs of nervousness but frankly, it was good but I don't think it was good enough. I'm sorry its a no.

[wilwarin538]

Caranlondien
I think that was a good and creative performance. You did a great job with that, and I think you could do fairly well in this compitition. I say yes.

[Glirdan]

Caranlondien (Movie-Elrond)

Firstly, I'd like to say this: Cowell, you are an oxymoron. :p Next, Elrond, you rocked that performance! It's a major yes from me!

[Celuien]

Hello. I'm Panakeia, and I'm going to sing a little Schubert for you. This is his most famous song, "Der Erlkönig." The words are from a poem about the King of the Elves as known (or not) in Harad.

Wer reitet so spät durch Nacht und Wind?
Es ist der Vater mit seinem Kind;
Er hat den Knaben wohl in dem Arm,
Er faßt ihn sicher, er hält ihn warm.
(Who rides so late, through night and wind?
It is the father, with his child;
He has the young lad clasped in his arms,
He holds him securely, he holds him warm)

"Mein Sohn, was birgst du so bang dein Gesicht?"
"Siehst, Vater, du den Erlkönig nicht?
Den Erlkönig mit Kron und Schweif?"
"Mein Sohn, es ist ein Nebelstreif."'
("My son, why do you hide your face?"
"Father, don't you see the Elf King?
The Elf King, with his crown and cape tail?"
"My son, it's just a strip of fog.")

"Du liebes Kind, komm, geh mit mir!
Gar schöne Spiele spiel' ich mit dir;
Manch' bunte Blumen sind an dem Strand,
Meine Mutter hat manch gülden Gewand."
("You lovely child, come with me!
So many lovely games I will play with you.
Many colorful flowers are by the shore,
My mother has many golden robes.")

"Mein Vater, mein Vater, und hörest du nicht,
Was Erlenkönig mir leise verspricht?"
"Sei ruhig, bleibe ruhig, mein Kind;
In dürren Blättern säuselt der Wind."
("My father, my father, can't you hear,
The promises the Elf King is whispering to me?"
"Be quiet, stay quiet, my child;
It's just the dry leaves rustling in the wind.")

"Willst, feiner Knabe, du mit mir gehn?
Meine Töchter sollen dich warten schön;
Meine Töchter führen den nächtlichen Reihn,
Und wiegen und tanzen und singen dich ein."
("Fine lad, will you come with me?
My daughters will tend to you;
My daughters will put you to bed every night,
And cuddle and sing and dance you to sleep.")

"Mein Vater, mein Vater, und siehst du nicht dort
Erlkönigs Töchter am düstern Ort?"
"Mein Sohn, mein Sohn, ich seh es genau:
Es scheinen die alten Weiden so grau."
("My father, My father, can't you see over there?
The Elf King's daughters at that dreary place?"
"My son, my son, I see it clearly,
It's just the old willows so grey.")

"Ich liebe dich, mich reizt deine schöne Gestalt;
Und bist du nicht willig, so brauch ich Gewalt."
"Mein Vater, mein Vater, jetzt faßt er mich an!
Erlkönig hat mir ein Leids getan!"
("I love you, your beautiful figure excites me;
And if you're not willing, then I will use force."
"My father, my father, he's grabbing me!
The Elf King has done something terrible to me!")

*At this point, the Barrow-Downs Society of Elf-Friends storms the stage with Anguirel at their head, brandishing a frozen tuna.*

"Have at thee, scoundrel! How dare you spread such lies about the Elves?"

"But it's just a song."

*Anguirel stares threateningly while tapping the fish against his hand. Panakeia whimpers and turns to the judges.*

Umm. In light of the situation, I'd like to withdraw my entry. Instead, I'll sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water." It's a tune by Paul Simon, and I think Sam might have liked to sing it to Frodo.

When you’re weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I’m on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

When you’re down and out,
When you’re near defeat,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
Oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

Sail along, silver ship,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind.

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.

(EDIT: I hope you don't mind making an appearance, Ang. It seemed appropriate, given our history in a certain other thread. But just give me the word, and I'll take out the reference to you.)

[Anguirel]

No, it's fine...though I was enjoying the Schubert...

[Sleepy Ranger]

Celuien

That performance had no originality! It was plain and boring, a third rate copy. To be honest it was little more than a lame karaoke. If you're not going to take any risks or bring anything new to the table then I doubt you're headed anywhere. You've neither impressed nor convinced me, its a no. Sorry dear.

[Celuien]

*Panakeia's face turns red*
Simon clearly has no ear for music. :p

Come on judges, you know talent when you see it! I'm going to be a star and I know it.

(PS Thanks, Ang.)

[Glirdan]

Panakeia (Celuien)
You're right! Sleepy has no ear for good music! :p That was spectacular! Even though it was rather boring and that song isn't one of favorites, you rocked it!! It's a yes girl!

[wilwarin538]

Celuien
I don't care what Sleepy says, I think you were great! I really enjoyed that performance hun'! I'm a yes for sure. Welcome to the semi-finals!

:D

[Sleepy Ranger]

Alright, since we have 13 girls and 11 guys I decided that we should stick to random groups. The main reason for this is because I'm too lazy to change the groups now that they're made. I wish the contestants luck!

Remember the Semi-Finals begin on the first of May and continue till the fifth of May after which the voting rules will be posted. I'll let Vala expand on this.

Group 1

Diamond18
Lote22
The Only Real Estel
Mithalwen
Morai
Gurthang
Kath
Nogrod
Nilpaurion Felagund AKA William
Alc - I mean Steve
Hookbill the Goomba
Orominuialwen

Group 2

The Saucepan Man
Folwren
THE Ka
Celuien
Legolas in Spandex
Anguirel
Boromir88
Lhunardwen
Caranlondien
JennyHallu
Elu Ancalime
Littlemanpoet

Good luck contestants!

EDIT: The groups are in no particular order, you may sing whenever between the 30th of April (Though its 1st May for me) and 5th of May.

[Sleepy Ranger]

I believe I shall announce the official beginning of the semi-finals (a bit early but yeah...)

Here are the rules (subject to a bit of tinkering but not till the end of this round);

---
With 24 contestants lined up inside of the Hall of Fire, the real competition was about to begin. Wisely, none of them had asked the elves if they were on key during any of the several hours of practice allowed to them because this would have only resulted in a resounding no-yes, which has notoriously wasted lots of people's time.

RULES:

-The remaining 24 will be divided into two groups of 12 at random. The lowest 2 vote recievers from each group will be eliminated at the end of every round.

- Viewers (or other Barrowdowns members) are now the deciding force in who advances and who does not. This phase will continue until 12 contestants remain, they will be your finalists.

- The voting will be confidential, and a link will be provided, However, as in immortal idol, voting blindly is discouraged. The link will not be posted until the end of each preformance-round.

- At this stage the competition is open themed and contestants may sing anything they wish to.

- Contestants are allowed to vote but are requested not to vote for themselves.

Good luck contestants! Round 1 of the Semi-Finals has begun!

EDIT: Note to judges, post everyones judgement after all performances are over. :)

[THE Ka]

Greetings again, I hope that I might not be too much of a bother, but time allows me but short pleasure today and I must be swift!

This song I'm about to sing is about a couple of adult people, that have spent, oh, quite a long time together, until one of their fates get restless and they eventually have to leave. Whither it's a dragon or orcs is unimportant, it's a man's journey. It's a lovely marriage of words and music written by Stephen Sondheim, that I've adapted for Turin, a man who really needed a break, but fate wouldn't budge. I hope you enjoy.


Isn't it rich, are we a pair?
Me here at last above the ground,
You under the soil.
Send in the Orcs.

Isn't it bliss, don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move.
Where are the Orcs?
Send in the Orcs.

Just when I'd stopped opening doors,
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours.
Making my entrance again with my usual flair,
Sure of my sword,
No one is there.

Don't you love tragedy?
My fault I fear,
I thought that you'd want what I want,
Sorry my dear,
But where are the Orcs?
Send in the Orcs,
Don't bother, they're here.

Isn't it rich, isn't it queer?
Losing my life this late in my career,
But where are the Orcs?
there ought to be Orcs,
Well, maybe next year…


Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen.
Takes a customary bow for Sinatra and quiety walks off stage...

[Hookbill the Goomba]

*Reluctantly, Hookbill is cast onto the stage by a roadie. He stands up and clears his throat. He ducks just in time as a glass bottle flies over his head and smashes on the wall behind him*

Hello... Yes... Its me again... *some grumbling from the audience*. I'm going to sing a little song that you may well know. Its a song by the Great Dwarf minstrel "Pínk Flóyd" and it's called "Money"... Thank you. *Another glass bottle fly's past Hookbill's head*.

****

Money! Get away.
Get a good axe with good grip and you're okay.
Money, it's a gas.
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.
New helm, caviar, four star daydream,
Think I'll buy me a Mining team.

Money, get back.
I'm all right Jáck keep your hands off of my stack.
Money, it's a hit.
Don't give me that do goody good elf pit. ;)
I'm in the high-fidelity first class travelling set
And I think I need a Hobbit.

Money, it's a crime.
Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie.
Money, so they say
Is the root of all evil today. (Whispers: Apart from Melko)
But if you ask for a raise its no surprise that they're
Giving none away.

Away...

Away!!!

***

*"Wish you'd go away!" shouts someone from the crowd before a breeze block hits Hookbill in the face... He is then dragged off*

[Sleepy Ranger]

Sleepy Cowell's Thoughts On The Semi-Finalists

Diamond18
I didn't like her performance, she started weak and ended weak. She can sing but it will take a lot of hard work from her to actually make it anywhere from here.
---

Lote22
I'm not sure why shes here, I definately didn't let her in. She thinks she is good but no, I don't like her at all. Her audition was one of the worst I've seen.
---

The Only Real Estel
Our token rocker, I believe he may be rather limited due to his genre of choice. However lets see what he can do.
---

Mithalwen
She has got potential, definately. She has a soft and pleasent voice, however if she makes an album out of that the only thing it'll be good for is curing insomnia.
---

Morai
Shes an average singer but has good delivery. If she can stick to her basics, and improve on what she knows I think she'll do alright.
---

Gurthang
He can pick good songs and he can sing them well. I trust in his skill and shall say that he will be one of our finalists.
---

Kath
She has a good voice but in the audition she just lost it in the middle. She missed a note and her entire performance fell apart. The key to being a good performer is improvisation.
---

Nogrod
He has no personality at all. This is not just about the singing, it is also about showing the right attitude and radiating the right feeling. He has no charisma, people won't remember him no matter how good he sings.
---

Nilpaurion Felagund AKA William
William, I believe, brings a whole new flavor to the competition. He knows what songs suit his voice and he exploits his talents to the fullest. Knowing what you can do is definately a bonus.
---

Alc - I mean Steve
Alcarillo, I believe, is a good singer though when he gets over-confident he tends to sing out of tune. If he can keep his emotions in check he'll go a long way.
---

Hookbill the Goomba
I like him, he can sing well and definately shows promise. He has a few problems with confidence and when he first sang I could tell he needed help. Hopefully he took my advice because I can really see him going far.
---

Orominuialwen
She shows promise and has some talent, with some work she could be on her way to fame. Lets see how she does here, on the big stage.
---

The Saucepan Man
Ah, Saucepan Man! A talented singer no doubt but he has no fashion sense at all. I mean who wears pans to... to... well anywhere! I think hes just trying to be gimmicky to get the kiddie vote.
---

Folwren
Best female vocalist in this competition, as simple as that. She has amazing talent and an amazing range, she has a bright future ahead of her and I wouldn't be surprised if she went on to win this.
---

THE Ka
She has plenty of potential and talent but I don't think she looks like the kind that would take a risk. And we all know if you're not willing to take a chance, and just keep giving safe performances the crowd will get bored.
---

Celuien
Shes in the wrong contest, karaoke queen is next door.
---

Legolas in Spandex
I'm not sure why she is where she is. She has a terrible voice and really has no clue what shes doing. It was very poor judging that let her in.
---

Anguirel
He can definately sing, good voice, good presentation. He had all his bases covered, however does he have consistency? If he does then I believe we may just have found our winner.
---

Boromir88
He has a very good voice and in his comfort zone he can flourish. He can hit the notes others can only imagine, if he can show this kind of performance in a broader range then he has it made.
---

Lhunardwen
She has talent and I admire her courage, she took a risk and managed to keep her head surfaced. I would really like to see her sing something easier this time round. I'm confident she may cause some damage.
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Caranlondien
She is good but she showed a lot of nervousness and you began to song terribly. The beginning was pathetic and I didn't like it at all.
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JennyHallu
She has some talent, its kind of latent and her voice is kind of shak and theres plenty of pitch problems. I can't see her going too far in this competition.
---

Elu Ancalime
He has a bland and monotonous voice, I'd rather listen to a hen than him. It really was that boring, I'm not sure why I gave him a yes in the auditions, I don't think he deserves to be here.
---

Littlemanpoet
His voice shows great maturity and he brings in talent and experience with age. I believe he has a good chance of making it far. I really enjoyed his audition, it definately helped change the pace of things.

[Boromir88]

As for Boromir88's next performance...I will be singing Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Tis a country song and I will be singing it like Denethor, as legend has it these are the last words he ever said...

Despair is a burning sting
and it makes a firery ring
bound by hopeless desire
I fell in to a ring of fire...

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went on, on, on
the wooden pyre.
And it burns,burns,burns
the ring of fire
on the wooden pyre.

The taste of loss is bitter
and you feel like a quitter
I loved you as my son
but the fire burns like the sun

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went on, on, on
the wooden pyre.
And it burns,burns,burns
the ring of fire
on the wooden pyre.

The ring of fire
on the wooden pyre.
The ring of fire
on the wooden pyre.

[Kath]

For my next performance I will be singing a Johnny Cash song (Boromir stole! :p ). It is called Hurt and is being sung by Denethor to Faramir, but about Boromir. Trust me, it'll all make sense . . . I hope.

I hurt myself today
to see if I still feel.
I focus on the pain
the only thing that's real.
The sword blade tears a hole,
the old familiar sting.
Try to kill it all away
but I remember everything

What have I become,
my second son?
Everyone I know
goes away in the end.
And you could have it all,
my empire of dirt,
I will let you down,
I will make you hurt.

I wear this crown of thorns
upon my liar's chair.
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair.
Beneath the stains of time
the feelings disappear,
you are someone else
I am still right here.

What have I become,
my second son?
Everyone I know
goes away in the end.
And you could have it all,
my empire of dirt,
I will let you down,
I will make you hurt.

If I could start again
a million miles away,
I would keep myself
I would find a way.

[Celuien]

See, Sleepy Cowell? Told you I'd make it. :p Karaoke queen, bah!

For my (Panakeia's) next, performance, I will be singing Tammy Wynette's Talkin to Myself Again in the voice of Gollum. Or Smeagol. You get the point. Continuing the general theme, it's another country song.

Good morning, Gollum.
Can we get usss some fish to eat?
Did we sleep well?
We needs to find our preciouss.
We needs it, my preciousss.
We wantsss the preciousss.

Talkin to myself again
Since we losst it, that's how it's been.
Goin crazy playin just pretend
That everything is still ok.
Talkin to myself again
Without my preciouss I am at loose ends.
If we’re not careful they will have to send somebody to lock uss away.

Good night Smeagol.
The Yellow Face is goin’ away.
Aren’t we lucky to have found the Bagginsss today?
Must have the preciousss now, my love.
Must have the preciousss.

Talkin to myself again
Since we losst it, that's how it's been.
Goin crazy playin just pretend
That everything is still ok.
Talkin to myself again
Without my preciouss I am at loose ends.
If we’re not careful they will have to send somebody to lock uss away.

[Diamond18]

"Hurt" is a Nine Inch Nails song. :p (I know Johnny covered it, but NIN does it better, so there. :p)

Diamond is still trying to figure out what to sing. :rolleyes: I'll figure something out before the 5th, promise.

[Morai]

*Walks on stage, in gold feminine boots, courtesy of Old Forrest Clothing Inc.* I'm back! And my second selection is derived from the old musical 'Nas Morgul, titled "And When You're good to Shelob" It's the serendade that bad ol' spider sings to orks when they stop by her dwelling.
[SPIDER]
Ask any of the orkies near my cave
They'll tell you I'm the greatest evil gal
I love 'em all and all of them love me
Because the system works
The system called appeasement-ty!!...

Got a little motto
Always sees me through
When you're good to Shelob--
Shelob's good to you.

There's a lot of favors
I'm prepared to do
You do one for Shelob—
She'll do one for you.

They say that food is give for that
And that's the way I feed
So, I deserve a lot of meat
For what I've got to kill
Don't you know that this leg
Sticks to that one too
When you're good to Shelob--
Shelob's good to you!

If you want my service
Pepper my halflings
Spice them up for Mama
She'll get hot for you

When they pass that city
Wraiths contribute too
You put in for Sauron
He won’t put out for you

The eye atop the tower
Is the one the world abhor
So bring me my meat victim, Ork
And I'll send it up yours

Let's all feed together
Like the Mordor crew
When you're feedin' Shelob
Shelob's feedin' you

So what's the one conclusion
I can bring this number to?
When you're good to Shelob
Shelob's good to you!

[Anguirel]

And now, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to perform one of the better known hits of the Brethil Beatles. Backing on the keyboard, voice solemn but reaching high countertenor notes in the refrain. I give you Princess Finduilas.

Ah, look at all the hidden people
Ah, look at all the hidden people

Princess Finduilas, slips on the ash
in the street where a Dragon has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the crossroads, wearing the face
that she keeps no longer for Gwindor
Who is it for

All the hidden people
Why did they all come out?
All the hidden people
Why did they reason flout?

Agarwaen Mormegil, laying stones
of a new bridge that no one will stop
No one can top
Look at him working, chiselling the rocks
in the night when there's nobody there
What does he care

All the hidden people
Why did they all come out?
All the hidden people
Why did they reason flout?

Ah, look at all the hidden people
Ah, look at all the hidden people

Princess Finduilas, died by the road
and was buried bereft of her fame
Nobody came
Turin Turambar, wiping the tears
from his eyes as he walks from the grave
No one was saved

All the hidden people
Why did they all come out?
All the hidden people
Why did they reason flout?

[Kath]

"Hurt" is a Nine Inch Nails song. (I know Johnny covered it, but NIN does it better, so there. )
It might have been theirs originally, but Johnny Cash's version was beautiful and fits better, so there :p

[The Saucepan Man]

Hey, I made it through to the next round. Cool! :cool:

First, if I might be allowed to address the judge's comments on my audition ...

Oh and Sleepy is wrong, your pans are great, probably will be the new in thing.I think that you may be right. It is, I believe what sets me apart from the rest. And I would certainly rather take fashion advice from you than from a man who pulls his trousers up to his chest ...

If you want to be taken seriously as a competitor then those pans have got to go, their clanking detracts from your singing.Hey - that's my act! Had you been paying attention, you might have noticed that the pans were clanking in time to the music. :rolleyes: :p

Let me say this though, if you make it through, please show us the range that you can sing in.Well, I'm hoping that the song that I have chosen for this performance will demonstrate to you my range. It too is from the Sergeant Bifur's Lonely Mountain Club Band back catalogue, and I have chosen it to mark the sixth birthday of the Barrow-Downs.

Ahem!

On Barrow Downs there is a Member reading highlights
Of every thread he's had the pleasure to have known.
And all the spirits that come and go
Stop and say hello.

In the Forum there’s a Newbie with a question,
Of Bombadil and Beorn and Tolkien’s words.
But the Newbie never does a search,
He talks of Balrog’s wings, of all the things!

The Barrow Downs is on my screen and in my head.
There beneath the black and greenish threads
I type, and meanwhile back

In the Books there is a scholar with a theory
On Rings and Elven immortality.
He likes to talk of Eucatastrophe,
And Norse mythology.

*Gondorian regal trumpet solo*

The Barrow Downs is on my screen and in my head.
Just post your thoughts on what you’ve read
of Arda, meanwhile back

Upon the Downs among the Middle-Earth Mirthies
The Disco King is dancing every night and day
And tho' Boromir’s in his grave,
We all do the wave.

On the Downs the scholar quotes another Letter.
We see the Newbie now happily settled in.
Then a fangirl rushes in
From an Orli site, what a fright!

The Barrow Downs is on my screen and in my head.
There within the black and greenish threads
I type, and meanwhile back

The Barrow Downs is on my screen and in my head.
There within the black and greenish threads

Barrow Downs.

*Sauce bows with much clanking and clattering*

[Folwren]

'Tis Folwren once again. I hope I do not disappoint people. . .I see I have a lot to live up to, thanks to Sleepy.

This song that I'm about to preform was originally written and sung by a certain Josh Groban, the title of which is 'Remember When it Rained'. I am singing it, however, as a female singer, and to be sung as Luthien somewhere between Beren's death and hers.


Remember That Day

Hear the echoes in my mind
Your voice is still within my heart
I will follow far and wide
And fine you waiting there again

Oh - I’m remembering that day
Felt the ground and looked up high and called your name
Oh - I’m remembering that day
In the darkness I remain

Tears of hope run down my skin
Tears for you that will not dry
They magnify the one within
And let the outside slowly die

Oh - remember how we ran
Clean and free beneath the stars arching the sky
Oh - I will someday find the way
And to you I soon will fly

Wait for me. . .wait for me. . .

[Elu Ancalime]

Hi, I'm Elu Ancalime and it looks like I'm back.

This is a shortened version of "Into the West," originally preformed by Annie Lennox as part of the Return of the King soundtrack (the credits). I will 'sing' in the voice of an unkown elf, perhaps an assistant to Cirdan who has seen so many pass West.

Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You?ve come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping

[Chorus]
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass

Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say: ?We have come now to the end?
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again

And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping

[Chorus]

And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
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[Mithalwen]

Well this is Mithalwen back with a slight change of style and "Was it worth it?" by PSB and I will be singing as Arwen, disco diva :D, before she got bitter and twisted...

Well I don’t know why I was dreaming about you
But I do know that I was walking without you
Then you spoke, and I was lost
You fall in love, why count the cost?

All I gave to you
All you had to do
I react when I hear people ask

Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth dying for
Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth giving more

If I’d had my way this would have happened much sooner
But until that day it was only a rumour
All at once you changed my life
And led me in to paradise

Where I had to do
What I wanted to
I react when I hear people ask

Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth dying for
Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth giving more

I reserve the right to give
My elven life away, and I don’t give
A damn when I hear people say
I’ll pay the price that mortals pay

’cause it’s worth it
Yes it’s worth dying for
’cause it’s worth it
Yes it’s worth crying for

All I gave to you
All you had to do
I react when I hear people ask

Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth dying for for
Was it worth it?
Yes it’s worth giving more

And I reserve (what? )
The right to give (where? )
My elven life away (how? )
I couldn’t give
A damn when I (what? )
Hear people say (who? )
I’ll pay the price
That mortals pay

’cause it’s worth it
Yes it’s worth dying for
’cause it’s worth it
Yes it’s worth giving more
And it’s worth it

I don’t know why
I never thought I’d fall in love
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
I never thought I’d fall in love
I don’t know why
I don’t know why

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

My song will be Invisible, originally sung by American Idol Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken. I will sing it with a shrieky Nazgûl-like voice.

If I was invisible
Then I could just steal the Ring from you
If I was invisible
I'll stab your heart tonight
If wraiths weren't scared of fire
Then I would just kill that stinky Man
I would be the strongest Man
If I was invisible
Wait, I already am.

(Shrieks, croaks, and flapping wings were heard approaching Hall of Fire.)

Ringwraith! *gulp* I'm outta here!

[Valesse]

*Grabs Nilp on his way out* What a preformance! Ahh...haha...ha.. *points sternly toward a door which leads to where the other contestants are being held and shrieks.*

With the second stage of the contest well underway the judges were starting to feel a little less frisky compared to what they had been at the end of the prelims, and the same was true for the contestants... if only they kne- er, nevermind.

On a personal note, I'm thankful Sleepy Cowell did not advance to the next round. :p
How about a commercial?

[Lhunardawen]

Vala, may I sing first?

Hi, I'm Lhuna, and this time I'll be singing Tina Arena's Burn - in a powerful, melodramatic Finduilas voice.

This is for you, my Denethor (whoever you are).


Do you wanna be a poet and write
Do you wanna be an actor up in lights
Do you wanna be a soldier and fight for love

Do you wanna travel the world
Do you wanna be a diver for pearls
Or climb Amon Din and touch its torch above

Be anyone you want to be
Bring to life your fantasies
But I want something in return

I want you to burn, burn for me baby
Like a candle in my night
Oh burn
Burn for me
Burn for me

Are you gonna be a gambler and deal
Are you gonna be a healer and heal
Or go to Meneltarma and touch Manwë's face

Are you gonna be a dreamer who sleeps
Are you gonna be a sinner who weeps
Or a Maia under grace

I'll lay down on your bed of coals
Offer up my heart and soul
But in return

I want you to burn
Burn for me baby
Like a candle in my night
Oh burn burn for me burn for me...

[Sleepy Ranger]

Just a fair reminder, tomorrow (5th May) is the last day to post your entry. If you need an extension or help with anything feel free to get in touch with any of the four of us. (Valesse, Glirda, Wilwarin538 and Sleepy Ranger)

The following people are yet to perform-

Group 1

Diamond18
Lote22
The Only Real Estel
Gurthang
Nogrod
Alc - I mean Steve
Orominuialwen

Group 2

Legolas in Spandex
Caranlondien
JennyHallu
Littlemanpoet

[The Only Real Estel]

*Waves to the crowd*
Hey all! It's Estel again and today I'll be singing Here Without You by Three Doors Down, in the voice of Aragorn.

A hundred days have made me older
Since the last time that I saw your pretty face
A thousand trials have made me colder
And I don't think I can look at this the same
But all the miles that separate
Disappear now when I'm dreaming of your face

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight it's only you and me

The miles just keep rollin'
As I make my way through sleet & snow
I've heard that being an heir is overrated
But I hope that it gets better as we go

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl its only you and me

Everything I know, and anywhere I go
It gets hard but it wont take away my love
And when the last one falls
When it's all said and done
It gets hard but it wont take away my love

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl its only you and me

[JennyHallu]

Hi, me again. I am still a bit bitter over my reception in the first round *glares at Cowell* Shaky voice indeed! Anyway, I would like to sing a version of Billy Joel's "Always a Woman", in the voice of Frodo Baggins.

He may throttle my neck, he may claw at my eyes
He will ruin my day with his tricks and his lies
And he acts as a guide only reluctantly
He looks like a frog, but he’s always a Hobbit to me

He can lead us through marsh, he will snuffle and thieve
He may say he says truth (Sam will never believe)
He’ll take the Ring from me so I can be free
Yeah he cackles and grins but he’s always a Hobbit to me

Oh he takes care of Precious
He can wait if he wants
He will get it in time
Oh and he almost repents
But he never quite does
He just changes his mind

He may promise us safety and paths up the Stairs
And then cunningly lead us to Shelob’s dark lairs
But he’ll bring out the best in my Samwise Gamgee
So I don’t blame myself, ’cause he’s always a Hobbit to me

(Mmm)

Oh he takes care of Precious
He can wait if he wants
He will get it in time
Oh and he almost repents
But he never quite does
He just changes his mind

He is not often kind, and he’s frequently cruel
And to come back to Mordor may prove him a fool
But I can’t even blame him for following me
In the end he will do
What I choose not to do
And he’s always a Hobbit to me

[Caranlondien]

Caranlondien here again. This time I'll be singing "Many Funerals" by Eisley. It is sung in the voice of a young Teler in the aftermath of the Kinslaying.

Bring along your tricks and trade,
We will lie here, here we lay.
And though this ship is out to sea,
I'm content to lie peacefully.

Tall and agile, Seaside born
My parents death did I dear mourn,
And brought about by ladies proud
To raise my cupped and furrowed brow

And now we have no chances
We fill the empty caskets
and leave you with your tears
And now we take more chances
We all will take more chances
Before our lives end too

How could you have left us here?
You had friends
You had us
Good-bye

[Diamond18]

Hello again. For my second song, I will be singing "Someday You Will Be Loved" by Death Cab For Cutie. It is in the spirit of Aragorn singing to Eowyn, but NOT by any stretch of the imagination do the vocals resemble Viggo Mortensen's. :rolleyes:

I once knew an Elf
In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
She still owns my heart
Though we are far apart
Someday you will be loved

My lady I cannot pretend, or lead you along
To forsake my true love would surely be wrong
But your broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved

You'll be loved you'll be loved
Like you never have known
The memories of me
Will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs
Like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved

You may feel alone when you're falling asleep
And every time tears roll down your cheeks
But I know your heart belongs to someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved

You'll be loved you'll be loved
Like you never have known
The memories of me
Will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs
Like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved

[Gurthang]

Hello. It's good to see everyone again; glad I made it through. As you know, I am Gurthang, and I've got a very special number for you all tonight. It's a tune I first heard from a small-time band I know of from the Shire. I'll be singing in the voices of Pippin, Merry, Frodo, and Sam (yes, all at once). I've seen them perform together often at The Green Dragon, and since that is their favorite spot to sing, they have affectionately earned the name The Bywater Boys. In particualer, I'll be doing one of their most popular tunes, "Hobbiton Girl". (Think "California Girl" by The Beach Boys) So I hope you enjoy it.

Well, North Farthing girls
Are hip
I really dig those
Styles they wear.
And Michel Delving girls
With the way they talk,
They knock me out
When I'm down there.
East Farthing farmer's daughters
Really make you feel alright
And South Farthing girls
With the way they cook,
They keep their boyfriends
Warm at night.

I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls
Wish they all could be Hobbiton
I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls

The West Farthing
Has the sunshine
And the girls all
Get so tanned.
I dig a food-filled picnic
Underneath of the shade
Of the party tree in the sand.
I've been all around this
Homey Shire-land
And I've seen all kind of girls,
Yeah, but I couldn't wait
To get back back to my home.
Back to the cutest girls
In the world.

I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls
Wish they all could be Hobbiton
I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls

I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls
Wish they all could be Hobbiton
I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls
Wish they all could be Hobbiton
I wish they all could be Hobbiton girls

[Sleepy Ranger]

These are the people who haven't performed yet.

Group 1

Lote22
Nogrod
Alc - I mean Steve
Orominuialwen

Group 2

Legolas in Spandex
Littlemanpoet

Today (5th May) is your last day to perform, however you may ask for an extension if you really, really need it but we request that you get your songs up by today. :)

[Sleepy Ranger]

At the request of Nogrod the deadline has been extended to the 6th. So everyone who hasn't performed till yet, please try your best to be done by tomorrow because we shan't allow any more extensions for this round. (Maybe if its something very serious and you ask real nice... ;) )

[Lote22]

Hi I’m Lote! This is my Song!!!!! This is sung by Faramir to Denethor when Denethor tries to kill him and ends up biting the dust instead. (its based on the Queen song)

Denethor walks warily down the street,
With the hood pulled way down low
Ain’t no sound but the sound of his feet,
Flaming fire ready to go
Are you ready, are you ready for this
Are you hanging on the edge of your canoe
Out of the doorway flaming Denethor leaps
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the doorway flaming Denethor leaps
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
There are plenty of ways you can hurt a man
And bring him to the ground
You can beat him
You can cheat him
You can treat him bad and leave him
When he’s down
But I’m ready, yes I’m ready for you
I’m standing on my own two feet
Out of the doorway flaming Denthor leaps
Repeating the sound of the beat

[Nogrod]

Well, sorry guys, I know I'm late. But just had a few wereducks to beat - and lost... But that has not harmed my spirits!

This is just a small song, known to everyone I guess - from LotR (Chapt.1, "The Long expected Party"). We did this as young schoolboys down there the line a couple of times. We used to believe in "the real music" then, and I still do believe in it today. That's why this song now.

I have my guitar here with me. You allow me to play with it?

If not, I'm telling you, how this will go. I'll sing it into the tune of PJ's movie, but the song will develop as it goes on.

The first stanza goes with this familiarly mellow basic country-style of a man and a guitar (Donovan etc.): warm, picked guitar and the nasal-voice.

On the second stanza, the guitar will continue the same, but the singing gets gradually a bit more thorned - and in the end, reaching some "iron-irony" (you just get this the best way you can).

On the third stanza, the guitar will be getting really rough, taking in even some kind of punk-rock elements: the singing follows the arrangement, being somewhat aggressive and even rash (that's the intended effect, not a fault in singing!).

At the last stanza, the guitar will settle down to some "outlaw-country" -style of picking - and the singing will get a bit toned down: rough but gentle at the same time.

The tour goes ever on and on,
We’re just a rovin’, rockin’ band.
So far to go, before it’s done:
Until we’d reach the Western land.

We could go for it with the easy beat,
Join in the mainstream shallow ways.
While reaching that could be so neat,
Whether then? You cannot say.

But our fight goes ever on and on,
Never get away from where it began!
So far goes the scum, other people have done,
We won’t go for the sham, if we can.

So right now take hold of your seat,
And forget about your usual diet.
It’s a real Band now, that you will meet:
What for? You’ll see the light!

Surely, if my guitar is not allowed here, you should just see the notes that concern the vocals.

[Alcarillo]

*cough* Steve here, and I'll be singing Fields of Gold, by that famous bard Sting. I'll be singing in a somewhat sad Beren-like voice.

You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love for to gaze awhile
Upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Among the fields of gold

Will you stay with me, will you be my love
Among the fields of barley?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we lie in fields of gold
See the west wind move like a lover so
Upon the fields of barley
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth
Among the fields of gold

I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold

Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
Among the fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold

[littlemanpoet]

.... this song is dedicated to all lovers of early 1970s Genesis; please take it in the spirit in which it was meant ... and then go listen to the song for yourself; make sure to set aside a good half hour....

A figure walks onto the stage wearing a grey cloak, his hands behind his back.

"Hi, I'm LMP and I'm feeling really, really ambitious. I shall be performing "Supper's Ready" by Genesis."

The figure pulls from behind his back a staff, raises it high in both hands, and strikes the floor. The lights go out and all is dark. Music begins, and a firelit hall is revealed.

I. Lover's Leap

Frodo to Bilboin a tender Peter Gabriel voice

Walking across the Fire-hall, I hear an Elf sing a quiet song.
Sitting beside you, I look into your eyes.
As the sound of lute and harp fade in the night time,
I swear I see your face change, it doesn't seem quite right.
...And it's hello Bilbo with your Ringwielder eyes so haunted
Hey old Bilbo don't you know our hearts are true.

Aragorn to Arwenin a lover's tones

Coming closer with our dooms, a distance falls around our bodies.
Out in the garden, the moon seems very bright,
Six silvery shrouded Elves move across the lawn slowly.
The seventh walks in front with a ring shining on his hand.
...And it's hey babe your supper's waiting for you.
Hey my baby, don't you know our love is true.

Aragorn continuesin a voice filled with pain

I've been so far from here,
Far from your warm arms.
It's good to feel you again,
It's been a long long time. Hasn't it?

II. The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary SaruMan

Sarumansinisterly

I know a farmer who looks after the farm.
With water clear, he cares for his harvest.
I know a fireman who looks after the fire...

Gandalf at the Council of Elrondernestly

You! Can't you see he's fooled you all!
Yes, he's traitorous, can't you see he's fooled you all.
Dare his peace,
Sign the lease.
He's a wheels and gears scientist,
He's the guaranteed eternal Orthanc man.
Look, look into my mouth he cries,
And all the children lost down many paths,
I bet my life you'll walk inside
Hand in hand,
gland in gland
With a spoonful of miracle,
He's the guaranteed eternal Orthanc man.

Orcs singing a lullaby in the voices of children, petting and fondling venomous snakes

We will rock you, rock you little snake,
We will keep you snug and warm.

III. Ikhnaton And Itsacon And Their Band Of Merry Men

The Bride of Khazaddúm

Wearing feelings on our faces while our faces took a rest,
We crossed beneath the mountain to see the children of the West,
But we saw a host of dark skinned orcs
standing still below the ground,
Waiting for battle.

The fight's begun, they've been released.
The Balrog comes in a killing mood ..... doom, doom, doom! Doom, doom, doom!
There's Gandalf on the bridge poised without motion,
and I cannot contain my emotion.
And even though I'm feeling doomed,
Something tells me I'd better get well clear of Moria!

The Orcs

Today's a day to celebrate, the foe has met his fate.
The order for rejoicing and dancing has come from our Ringlord.

IV. How Dare I Be So Beautiful?

The Fellowship Grieving

Wandering by the Mirror Mere, the battle is over,
We climb down the mountain,
To a plateau of green grass, and green trees full of life.
An old figure sits still by a pool,
He's been stamped "Hobbit Gollum" by some Ringlord tool.
(He is you)
Sauron's Security took care of this lad.
We watch in reverence, as Narcissus is turned to a flower.
A flower?

The stage goes dark. A foxtrot begins and the sun rises to reveal the Shire, ruffians pushing hobbits about.

V. Cotton's Farm

If you go down to Cotton's Farm,
to look for butterflies, flutterbyes, gutterflies
Open your eyes, it's full of surprise, everyone lies,
like the fox on the rocks,
and the musical box.
Oh, there's Mum & Dad, and good and bad,
and everyone's happy to be here.

There's Old Man Gaffer dressed in drag,
he used to be a Shire wag, plastic bag, what a drag.
The frog was a prince, the prince was a brick, the brick was an egg,
the egg was a bird.

a hobbit lass flees from ruffians

(Fly away you sweet little thing, they're hard on your tail)
Hadn't you heard?
(They're going to change you into a human being!)
Yes, we're happy as fish and gorgeous as geese,
and wonderfully clean in the morning.

We've got everything, we're growing everything,
We've got some in
We've got some out
We've got some wild things floating about
Everyone, we're changing everyone,
you name them all,
We've had them here,
And the real stars are still to appear.

Everybody stops as a voice rings out like a conductor at a train station

ALL CHANGE!

Sharky appears and speaks his spell of words to the hobbits

Feel your body melt;
Mum to mud to mad to dad
Dad diddley off this, Dad diddley off this,
You're all full of ball.

Dad to dam to dum to mum
Mum diddley washing, Mum diddley washing,
You're all full of ball.

Lobelia yells at Sharky

Don't tell me your lies! We're living this up to the eyes!

ruffians mock

Ooee-ooee-ooee-oowaa

Ted Sandyman

Momma I want you now!

Saruman

And as you listen to my voice
To look for hidden doors, tidy floors, more applause.
You've been here all the time,
Like it or not, like what you got,
You're under the soil (the soil, the soil),
Yes, deep in the soil (the soil, the soil, the soil, the soil!).
So we'll end with a whistle whistle sounds and end with a bang BANG
and all of us fit in our places.

VI. Apocalypse In 9/8 (Co-Starring the delicious talents of Gabble Ratchet)

Intense keyboard and drums in 9/8 time, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9, repeated again and again throughout while singer builds to fortississimo

Darkness; the red light - - Mordor; Frodo and Sam struggling across the plain of Gorgoroth, Gollum sneaking behind, crater fires all around

With the guards of Mordor, swarming around,
The Pied Piper takes his children underground.
Dragon coming out of the sea,
Shimmering silver head of wisdom looking at me.
He brings down the fire from the skies,
You can tell he's doing well by the look in human eyes.

Frodo in Sammath Naur, holding the Ring, about to put it on
Sam calls to Frodo

Better not compromise!
It won't be easy!

Gollum attacks Frodo

Six six six is no longer alone,

Gollum bites off Frodo's finger

He's getting out the marrow in your back bone,

Gollum dances and falls into the fire

And the seven trumpets blowing sweet rock and roll,
Gonna blow right down inside your soul.

Mordor quakes; eagles come

Gandalf with his bright cloak reflects the full moon,
In blood, he's writing the lyrics of a brand new tune.

Aragorn to Arwenat Minas Tirith

And it's hey babe, with your guardian eyes so blue,
Hey my baby, don't you know our love is true,
I've been so far from here,
Far from your loving arms,
Now I'm back again, and babe it's gonna work out fine.

VII. As Sure As Eggs Is Eggs (Aching Men's Feet)

the bard sings to the glad crowd gathered

Can't you feel our souls ignite
Shedding ever changing colours, in the darkness of the fading night,
Like the river joins the ocean, as the germ in a seed grows
We have finally been freed to get back home.
There's an Ainur standing in the sun, and he's crying with a loud voice,
"This is the supper of the King returned",
Elessar,
King of Hope,
Has returned to rule his children here,
To lead them in the new Minas Anor!

The sun shines upon the Elessar upon the brow of Elessar, crowned; the crowd roars. Arwen is crowned and stands before the host seeming like a new Luthien; the music builds to a crescendo then fades as the light fades, and music and light fade together until LMP stands alone under a single spotlight, cloaked and hooded.End.

[Orominuialwen]

[Sorry for the long delay in getting this up. I was out of town and then have had to be taking or studying for AP tests ever since I got back.]


*Steps up to the microphone* Today I will sing the Breetles' Take the Ring, to the tune of The Beatles' Drive My Car.

I asked young Frodo what he wanted to be,
He said "Gandalf, can't you see?
I want adventures, like uncle Bilbo
Even though I don't know where to go."

Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or aid to Sauron it will bring.
Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or Sauron will get it.

I told Frodo that his prospects were good,
And he said "Gandalf, it's understood
Being a hobbit is all very fine
But will this show me a better time?"

Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or aid to Sauron it will bring.
Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or Sauron will get it.

Hobbits 'n' hobbits, yeah!

Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or aid to Sauron it will bring.
Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or Sauron will get it.

I told young Frodo he could start right away
And he said "Listen Gandalf, I got something to say
I wield no ring and it's breaking my heart
But I am a bearer and that's a start."

Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or aid to Sauron it will bring.
Frodo you must take the Ring,
Or Sauron will get it.

Hobbits 'n' hobbits, yeah!
Hobbits 'n' hobbits, yeah!




Many thanks to my brother for aid in writing this song.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Since I doubt LiS plans on showing up (See her last active date for more information) I believe we should go ahead and close this round. As for voting, you may vote for as many people as you want but only once. We request that you do not vote for yourself but as we're working on an honor system we can't stop you.

And please, do not vote blindly but yeah... I guess if its your friend you can vote for them... I mean yeah, they do that on the actual show so what the heck! ;)

Also, judges begin judging and Vala begin interviewing.

ME Idol Voting Booth (http://www.misterpoll.com/3132436286.html)

Have at it people! Mind you, I'm not voting till later... Anyway, you'll probably have till [the end of] Monday to make your votes but thats no reason not to vote now! ;)

Regards,
Sleepy Ranger

[Kath]

Err, question. When you vote is there anything to tell you that the vote has been recorded? Like a new screen pops up or whatever?

[Sleepy Ranger]

Err, question. When you vote is there anything to tell you that the vote has been recorded? Like a new screen pops up or whatever?

Hmm... odd... I'll have to talk to Valesse about this...

[Diamond18]

Don't think it's working, because nothing happens when I click "view" either.

[Kath]

Or if something is happening then I just voted for one person about 7 times.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Alright, since I haven't heard from Valesse till yet I took the liberty of making a new poll.

ME Idol Voting Booth (http://www.misterpoll.com/3132436286.html )

Voting is now open till Tuesday! Have at it folks! :)
Oh and remember you can vote for as many (or as few) people as you want but please, do not vote for everyone.

[Anguirel]

When do we get the judges' opinions? I know they don't matter at this stage but I'd like to see them for fun...Tuesday?

[Sleepy Ranger]

THE Ka

That was a terrible performace, not near as good as your audition. I didn't like it at all, I think with that song you've just booked your ticket out of here. If you do, by some twist of fate, stick on I'd recommend putting some heart into your work.

Hookbill the Goomba

Hookbill, I enjoyed that performance. You've got talent, you can entertain so what are you afraid of? That nervousness has got to go. You have really got a shot at winning this but if you keep shaking eventually people are going to realize that its not just an odd dance move.

Boromir88

Your audition was amazing, this performance was avergae. Its a hard song, you took a risk and you did not pull it off. I didn't enjoy that, it started of strong but then what went wrong? I thought you may be about to pull it off but then no, you just went horribly wrong.

Kath

Again, an alright performance. I don't want you to think that thats enough because in no way is it a winning performance. You still haven't convinvced me you're good enough to be here but I'll give you the benifit of the doubt, not an easy song and I guess you did it alright.

Panakeia

I take it back, I take it all back. You blew me away with that performance, I just loved it. You were amazing, dear. Best performance so far. Well done.

Morai

That was an alright performance, not really a song I'd expect someone to sing at this competition but you stuck to your element and sang it well. Not sure it'll earn you a good number of votes though.

Anguirel

When I heard what song you were planning to perform the first thing I thought was "Butchered." I was wrong, you sang excellent. Great performace, in fact I'd say you're the best male vocalist we have.

The Saucepan Man

Saucepan, Saucepan, Saucepan... where do I begin? You got everything wrong there and you're still wearing those pans! I didn't like your performance, it was just average. Your first one was better, I'm still not convinced you ought to be here.

Folwren

I enjoyed that performance, you've got everything in your favor. Lovely song choice, lovely voice. Not as good as I would've expected but still, could've been worse.

Elu Ancalime

No, just no. You picked a hard song and you didn't put your all into it. I think you've just booked your plane ticket home. Sorry!

Mithalwen

That was a good performance, it probably hasn't won my vote but I'm certain that everyone else here will vote for you and do you know why? Its because you've got great stage presence, when you come on people sit up and take note. Yeah, now if only you could sing better.

Nilpaurion Felagund

Once again, stunning. You've got talent in knowing what you're doing. You delivered a flawless performance in your own fashion. Good work.

Lhunardawen

To be honest I wasn't impressed at all, you tried a big song and in the end it swallowed you whole. Certainly wasn't something I'd consider good.

The Only Real Estel

I didn't like that. It was just average and utterly boring. As I said our rockers usually have problems with softer songs, and that was hardly and softer but you still faltered. I'm disappointed.

JennyHallu

You seem to have found your groove, I really enjoyed that performance yet I still don't think you're going to win this competition but you will go far. Good luck.

Caranlondien

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! You messed up completely. I wasn't impressed, in fact I nearly fell asleep. That was a boring performance from you, worse than your audition which, in fact, was quite boring as well.

Diamond18

Definately an improvement, you've shown that you can in fact sing. Stick to it and you'll make it through. However I warn you, it will take a lot of work and practice on your part. This week may just have been a fluke.

Gurthang

You nearly had me singing along. Of course it helps that I enjoy that song but I don't think you messed it up as bad as you might have. You could have done it a lot better but I think I'll just slap an average tag on you and see what you can do next week.

Lote22

Is Queen all you can sing? Well I think you this one was a bit better than your audition but just a bit. In the words of Glirdy Jackson, "Middle-Earth we have a flop one tonight!"

Nogrod

Hello. Who are you? As I said earlier that performance had no personality. You won't get any votes because nobody knows who you are. The song however was brilliant.

Alcarillo

That was a very hard song to sing, you didn't pull it off. I'm not impressed.

Littelmanpoet

*Sleep Cowell has been left speechless for all the right reasons!*

Orominuialwen

You did well, good performance. Odd that we had so many Beatles performances but you did quite well. Good job.

[wilwarin538]

THE Ka
Not to sure about that one. I think you could do a lot better.

Hookbill
I enjoyed that very much. You have no reason to be so nervous, you're doing a great job so far.

Boro88
I think that was very good. Very creative.

Kath
That was fairly good. But a little more effort could make a big difference.

Celuien
That was a good performance. I think you did a great job with that. You'll proably get far in this competition.

Morai
That was .....interesting. I'm half and half with that performance.

Anguirel
I enjoyed that very much, I think you did a great job with that song. Good work!

Saucie
I loved that performance. I definetely think you have a good chance of making it far in this competition.

Folwren
That was a very pretty song, made me get teary eyed. Good job.

Elu Ancalime
ot to sure about that one, I didn't really like it that much.

Mith
See Folwren ^

Nilp
I loved it! Absolutely magnificent(sp?)! Keep it up!

Lhuna
I enjoyed that very much. I think you're doing great.

TORE
I thought that was pretty good, but I'm sure you could easily do better.

JennyHallu
I thought that was very good, I can see you going far in the competition.

Caranlondien
That was an ok performance. It could use some improvements.

Diamond18
I enjoyed that one greatly, I think you did a great job.

Gurthang
I liked that a lot, amazing job, keep it up!

Lote
That was ok, I liked your first one better but I think it was still pretty good.

Nogrod
I didn't really enjoy that. I don't know how long you will last.

Alcarillo-Steve
Not sure. Not as good as your other performance. I think you can do a lot better.

LMP
WOW, that was amazing! No, amazing doesn't even describe it! Great job!

Oromin
I found that very enjoyable, good work!

Apologies if I accidently skipped someone. :p

[Glirdan]

I'll get to it later tonight. I have school soon so I won't be able to. Sorry! :(

[Glirdan]

*Glirdy Jackson runs in* Sorry I'm late folks! Things pop up you know!! Anyway, where was I? Right! The performances!

THE Ka

I didn't quite like this performance girl. I realize that you were rushed and I'll let it pass this time. Another thing that bugged me was your song choice. It didn't suit you at all. If you make it through, I suggest (for now) sticking to what you're comfortable with and put more effort into it.

Hookbill the Goomba

Why are you so nervous? You have an awsome voice so you have nothing to be afraid of. You had the x-factor at your audition. What happened to it? Find a way to increase your self-esteem as well as a way to get rid of that stage fright or you won't make it through to the next round.

Boromir88

That wasn't half bad. It wasn't as good as your audition performance but it wasn't bad. That's all I can really say.

Kath

Two Johnny Cash songs in one night! And both of them were bland. What happened to that girl in the audition room? You have an amazing voice but I don't think this song was the right one for you gril.

Panakeia

I can finally say it...dog-pound (that's everyone out there following this as well as the contestants) we have a hot one tonight!!

Morai

I'm sticking with what I said back at your audition, that was not a good performance. And may I ask, what's with the clothes? I didn't like it at all.

Anguirel

That was amazing dude! We have another hot one tonight!!

The Saucepan Man

Ok, seriously, get rid of the pans!! They're clanging and banging in the middle of the performance! I couldn't hear the song at all!! *Vala runs up with an edited version*. Ok, that wasn't bad but it wasn't great. You could do a lot better dude.

Folwren

When I heard you were singing this song, I was shocked. But you pulled it off girl. You definetly have a chance of making it all the way!

Elu Ancalime

Another one that I was shocked at. Dude, this is such a hard song to sing and I'm afraid you didn't pull it off.

Mithalwen

That was an awsome performance!! You have great stage performance and your vocals weren't to shabby either. There were a few notes off key, especially during the chorus. Other than that, it rocked girl!

Nilpaurion Felagund

That was.....interesting. That' all I can really say dude.

Lhunardawen

That is personally one of my favorites and girl, I must say, you pulled it off! Way to go!!

The Only Real Estel

That's a hard song to sing dude but I think you pulled it off. Not bad, not bad at all.

JennyHallu

That was a great performance. Not the greatest vocals by far but you had that stage presence. Good job.

Caranlondien

That was boring dude. Simple as that. Boring.

Diamond18

Another great performance! You have the ability to go all the way girl! Way to go!

Gurthang

That was a great foot-stomping performance and another great vocal performance. You pulled it off dude, you pulled it off!!

Lote22

Ummm, Sleepy, stop stealing my lines. Besides, that's not what I say. It's "we have another hot one tonight!". Sheez! Get your facts straight. Unfortunately for you Lote, I'm afraid that wasn't a great performance, but it wasn't bad. Try something else so we can see more of your ability.

Nogrod

Ummm...what was that? Is that even a song? I always thought it was a poem. Seriously dude, you can do so much better.

Alcarillo

I don't know what the other two are talking about but I thought that was great! Good job!

Littelmanpoet

See what Sleepy said.

Orominuialwen

That was a really catchy song. Good job!

[Valesse]

Twenty-four contestants currently stand here on the stage, each of them believing that they should be the last performer in the Grand Finale. However... four of them will be eliminated tonight. Randomly seperated into two groups, the pair of artists receiving the lowest amount of votes for each group is eliminated. As of right now those in the competition include (in no particular order, other than numerical):

In Group One:
Diamond18, Lote22, The Only Real Estel, Mithalwen, Morai, Gurthang, Kath, Nogrod, Nilpaurion Felagund AKA William, Alc - I mean Steve, Hookbill the Goomba, and Orominuialwen.

In Group Two:
The Saucepan Man, Folwren, THE Ka, Celuien, Legolas in Spandex, Anguirel, Boromir88, Lhunardwen, Caranlondien, JennyHallu, Elu Ancalime, and Littlemanpoet.

. . .

Each and every one of our performers were outstanding, and Middle Earth must have had a hard time picking their favorites considering the distribution of votes. Not a single performer received even 15% of the vote by themselves! However, in this cut-throat competition four of our contestants will have to leave tonight.

For Drama's sake it is demanded of me to present the three lowest voted members of each group. Please remember... Since four contestants are leaving tonight, only two from each group shall be removed.

--In Group One: Lote22, Morai, and Orominuialwen.

--In Group Two: Legolas in Spandex, Caranlondien, and Elu Ancalime.

. . .

*Wanders over to the three Group One members* Each one of you have potential star power, however, two of you will no longer be able to let it blossom on this stage (until next time!). All three exhibited their own style and personality, but even still it is my sad duty to inform you that... Lote22, Morai... you are no longer in the competition. I'm sorry. However... we are prepared to offer you a pair of yellow boots to compensate for those that you've lost.

*Strolls into the middle of the Group Two troubled-trio* If..I'm not mistaken, Legolas in Spandex did not even perform.. which means that they are obviously one of the two eliminated... Caranlondien, Elu Ancalime... this must be very stressful. Only one of you will be staying to compete in the next round... *Eyes both of them with an irritatingly long pregnant pause.* Elu Ancalime... you are safe for tonight. Caranlondien is leaving us.

. . .

So thats it! *clap* The first round of the Semi-Finals! Our first heartbreaking eliminations... The rules remain the same until the Finals. Now only 20 contestants will compete for their stop in the finals which is only two rounds away! Lets hope that Middle Earth can handle so much star power in such a little time!

Until then... On Middle Earth Idol!

Please make sure to note that the Round Two Performance Deadline is MAY 20th. Like last time, if you know that you will not be able to meet this deadline please PM either one of the judges or myself.

[Morai]

Morai... you are no longer in the competition. I'm sorry. However... we are prepared to offer you a pair of yellow boots to compensate for those that you've lost.

Eh...I kinda figured that happen. *Begins walking off stage, and whips out a cell phone in the process* Yeah, Mr. Agent? You're fired.

[Caranlondien]

[Bursts into tears]

I just... wanted... to be... a pop star!

(Goes on long, rambling, barely audible tale about woe and hardship in early life)

[Guards approach and, with difficulty, lead Caran off-stage]

[Anguirel]

Commiserations, chums. Still, you'll have the privilege of continuing to watch my glowing path to undying glory!

I'm preparing to open Round Two with a performance of "Breakfast at Menegroth", the heart-stopping classic by Deep Green Doriath. I'll be singing in my usual countertenor register to hit the high notes, with keyboard and flute accompaniment, in the voice of Daeron, Deep Green Doriath's Arda-renowned lead singer, singing to Luthien. Here goes...

Breakfast At Menegroth
by Deep Green Doriath

You say we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You say Beren has come between us
Immortal lives between us
But I know you just don't care

CHORUS:
And I said "What about Breakfast at Menegroth?"
She said "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said "Well, that's the one thing we've got"

I see you, the only one who knew me
But now your eyes pierce through me
I guess I was wrong
So what now? It's plain to see we're over
I hate when things are over
When my song is left undone

CHORUS:
And I said "What about Breakfast at Menegroth?"
She said "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said "Well, that's the one thing we've got"

You say we've got nothing in common
No common ground to start from
And we're falling apart
You say the Quest has come between us
Immortal lives between us
But I fear you just don't care

CHORUS:
And I said "What about Breakfast at Menegroth?"
She said "I think I remember the film
And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"
And I said "Well, that's the one thing we've got"

[Celuien]

Sympathies to those who were eliminated. Better luck next time!

For my next number, I will perform "Smoke Gets in My Eye." It's based on a song called "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," and I'll be singing it in the style of the group that made it famous, The Platters. If you're wondering, it's what (movie) Sauron sang while concocting a cover of darkness for his army...

They asked me why I streamed
To brew my noisome steam.
I, of course, replied,
"Something in my eye
Feels like stinging lye.”
They said, "Someday you'll find
Poisoned fumes can blind."
When Mount Doom's on fire,
You must realize
Smoke gets in my eye.

So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think I could come to pain.
Yet today my eye still pours like rain,
Black tears fall on the plain.

Now laughing Orcs deride
Tears Kleenex can't hide.
So I glower and say,
"When a lovely fume flies,
Smoke gets in my eye."
Smoke gets in my eye.
Smoke gets in my eye.
Smoke..gets...in...my.....eye.......

[Lhunardawen]

For my next performance I'll be singing Eagle, based on the song Angel originally sung by Sarah McLachlan, in her beautiful melodious voice. I'm sure she was singing this for Frodo as he left Mordor that March 25th.


Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always one reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh beautiful release
Memory seeps from my veins
Let me be empty
And weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight

In the wings of an Eagle
Fly away from here
From this dark hot volcano
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the wings of the Eagle
May you find some comfort there

So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's Gollum and Orcs at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
You keep on building the lie
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees

In the wings of an Eagle
Fly away from here
From this dark hot volcano
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the wings of the Eagle
May you find some comfort here

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Maybe it was the morpheme, maybe it was the sense of achievement, and maybe it was the wine? Whatever it was, Hookbill felt a little more confident this time around, no matter how many bottle and bricks flew at him as he wandered on stage.

"Hello," he said into the microphone, "This is a song that reminds me of my homeland. It's called, Dancing with the Moonlit Knight!" The audience was silent.

"Can you tell me where my country lies?"
Said the ranger old to his true love's eyes.
"It lies with me!" cried the Queen of Maybe
- For her merchandise, he traded in his prize.

"The King is late!" cried a voice in the crowd.
"Old man dies!" The note he left was signed 'Old Steward Deni'
- It seems he's burned;
Selling Gondor by the pound.

Citizens of Hope & Glory,
Time goes by - it's "the time of your life".
Easy now, sit you down.
Chewing through your Wimpy dreams,
They eat without a sound;
Digesting Gondor by the pound.

Young Orc says "you are what you eat" - eat well.
Old Orc says "you are what you wear" - wear well.
You know what you are; you don't give me Spam;
Bursting your belt that is your homemade sham.

The Captain leads his dance right on through the night
- Join the dance...
Follow on! Till the pail sun sets in the west.
Follow on! Till the Dark lord is past.
Dancing out with the moonlit knight,
Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout.

There's a fat old lady outside the saloon;
Laying out the battle armour she plays Fortune.
The armies uneven right from the start;
And all of their swords are playing apart.

The Captain leads his dance right on through the night
- Join the dance...
Follow on! A Round Table-talking down we go.
You're the show!
Off we go with - You play the hobbit's horse,
I'll play the fool.
We'll tease the bull
Ringing round & loud, loud & round.

Follow on! With a twist of the world we go.
Follow on! Till the gold is cold.
Dancing out with the moonlit knight,
Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout.

*Whack* went the metal pole as it struck Hookbill over the head. And there was much rejoicing.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Totally out of character, this might even get me booted off. But what the whey!

I'll actually complete a song.

The song is Where are You, originally by J.Romano and Soluna.

[Beren]

I know you out there baby
So where?

There's someone out there for me
I know she's waiting so patiently
Can you tell me her name?
This lifelong search is gonna drive me insane

How does she laugh, how does she cry,
What's the colour of her eyes,
Does she even realise I'm here?

Where is she?
Where is she?
Where is she?
Where is this beautiful girl?

Who is she?
Who is she?
Who's gonna complete my world?

Where is she?
Where is she?
Where is this beautiful girl?

Who is she?
Who is she?
Who's gonna complete my world?

La la la la la la la... la la la la laaa... La la la la la la la...

[Lúthien]

I'm starin out at the sky
Praying that he will walk in my life
Where is the man of my dreams?
Yeah...
I'd wait for ever, how silly it seems

How does he laugh, how does he cry,
What's the colour of his eyes,
Does he even realise I'm here?

Where is he?
Where is he?
Where is he?
Where is this beautiful guy?

Who is he?
Who is he?
Who's gonna take me so high?

Where is he?
Where is he?
Where is this beautiful guy?

Who is he?
Who is he?
Who's gonna take me so high?

La la la la la la la... la la la la laaa... La la la la la la la...

[Beren]

Where are you...?
There's someone out there for me...

[Lúthien]

There's someone out there for me...

[Beren]

I know she's waiting so patiently...

[Lúthien]

So patient...

[Beren]

Can you tell me her name?

[Lúthien]

Can you tell me his name?

[Beren]

This lifelong search is gonna drive me insane

[Lúthien]

How does he laugh, how does he cry,
What's the colour of his eyes?
Does he even realise I'm here?....

[Beren]

Where is she?
Where is she?
Where is she?
Where is this beautiful girl?

Who is she?
Who is she?
Who's gonna complete my world?

[Lúthien]

Where is he?
Where is he?
Where is this beautiful guy?

Who is he?
Who is he?
Who's gonna take me so high?

[Together]

La la la la la la la... la la la la laaa... La la la la la la la...

[Beren]

(Yeah...I know you're out there...)

[Together]

La la la la la la la... la la la la laaa... La la la la la la la...

[Beren]

Where are you?
I'm-a look all over the world baby
Cos I know you're out there
I know it might sound crazy
But I love you
La la la la la la la...

( :o )

[Boromir88]

For this performance I will be singing "The Dragon sleeps tonight," sung by The Tolkiens (hmph...i mean Tokens :p ). I'll be doing it in the voice of Thorin as this was the song sung by the dwarves on their way to reclaim Erebor:

Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad
Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad Kha-a-zad

In the Mountain, the lonely Mountain,
The dragon sleeps tonight.
In the Mountain, the lonely Mountain,
The dragon sleeps tonight.

Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u
Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u

On the treasure, the kingly treasure,
The dragon sleeps tonight.
On the treasure, the kingly treasure,
The dragon sleeps tonight.

Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u
Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u

Upon jewels, the precious jewels
The dragon sleeps tonight.
Upon with jewels, the precious jewels
The dragon sleeps tonight.

Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u
Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u

With the stone, my arkenstone
The dragon sleeps tonight.
With the stone, my arkenstone
The dragon sleeps tonight.

Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u
Khaaaaaa-a-a-zad aimen-u

[Folwren]

Folwren quietly walks onto the stage. The lights are low, and one, white light shines on her. Her dress is long, flowing, and of a simple pattern, though the simplicity only brings out the beauty more. Her black hair frames the pale, lit face like an ebony picture frame. As she reaches the center, she lifts her eyes and looks out at the people.*

Friends, I have not come to perform again. I come to withdraw myself from of the contest. I'm sorry if I disappoint anyone, and I appreciate what votes I got. I know there weren't many, and I don't want anyone to believe that I'm stepping out because I think I'll loose. On the contrary. From the support I've gotten from the judges, and the idea that I have in my head that could be used for the next song, I think I would go on for another round at least. There are other reasons I am not going to sing for you again. Those reasons will go unsaid, however. I do not want to insult or offend anyone by voicing them, and I fear that if I did, they would both insult and offend.

I'm also sorry to say that those same reasons will keep me from voting for any of the contestants. I'm sorry for that, too, as there have been songs I like sung already.

Good luck to everyone, though.

Folwren bows gracefully and silently walks from the stage.



*Do not be deceived by what I wrote concerning hair, face, or eyes. The 'Folwren' in this is based not upon me but upon one of my characters from a book.

[Sleepy Ranger]

"Pity, truly a pity. I'm shocked and disappointed to see you go. You were, by far, my favorite performer and I really believed you could win this. It seems Group 2 will be spared an elimination again, and someone better be thanking their stars because there was no way she would have been voted off." Cowell pauses a moment, takes a sip of water and continues. "Well, I really do hope that by some miracle you manage to perform this Round though I doubt it'd happen. I hope to see you next season though. I wish you the best in whatever you do, and hope whatever has happened sorts itself out. As always, we would be willing to help you."

Cowell smiles and lays down the microphone. It seemed yet another safe-elimination for Group 2, and worse that his favorite performer had dropped out. What would happen now? Only time would tell...

[Glirdan]

I'm sorry to see you go girl. You were one of the best performers here. I really thought you could go far. I'm sorry and may everything get better for you. Let's have another whoop from the dog pound! *Whoop Whoop Whoop Whoop* Good luck girl! :D

[The Only Real Estel]

Okay, all this is Estel again but I'm going to depart from my style (mainly to make Mr. Sleepy Cowell happy [;)]) and sing If God Was One Of Us by Joan Osbourne (or she at least covered it) in the voice of Arwen.

It's a much lighter song then my usual leaning so I hope this doesn't totally distroy my rocker image. :D (If you've seen the Austin Powers movies you've heard at least part of this song :p)

If he had a form, what would it be
And would you really want to see
If you were faced with him in all his power
What would you ask if you had just one question

And yeah yeah Sauron's mad yeah yeah Sauron's bad
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

What if Sauron was formless
Just an Eyeball watching us
Just a Shadow of mistrust
Trying to get his Ring back

If he had a face what would it look like
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like Mordor and in a Mount and the Ring and all the ringwraiths

And yeah yeah Sauron's mad yeah yeah Sauron's bad
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

What if Sauron was headless
Just an Eyeball watching us
Just a Shadow of mistrust
Trying to get his Ring back
He's trying to get his Ring back
It's up to nine men all in black
Nobody knows where it has gone
Except for the wizard maybe, Saruman

And yeah yeah Sauron's mad yeah yeah Sauron's bad
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

What if Sauron was armless
Just an Eyeball watching us
Just a Shadow of mistrust
Trying to get his Ring back
Just trying to get his Ring back
It's the one thing that he lacks
It's up to nine men all in black
Just trying to get his Ring back
Nobody knows where it has gone
Except for the wizard maybe, Saruman

[The Saucepan Man]

*A terrible din and clamour is heard as the Saucepan Man takes to the stage, still arrayed with his pots and pans.*

It seems that the judges (or two of them at least) are too stuck in the past to recognise the future. Kitchen-based self-syncopation will be the next big thing to hit the music scene, you mark my words.

But I have taken the precuation of selecting a song which my pan-clattering accompaniment will suit. It is a traditional song of the Mark, first recorded by the Wold-pop band Bléor. And I shall sing it in the voice of Éomer, son of Éomund.

Feyness is a preference for the habitual rider of what is known as …
Marklife!
And Mordor’s troop can be avoided if you take a route straight through what is known as …
Marklife!
Uglúk's got a split group … they get intimidated by all the Eorlingas … they love a bit of it
Marklife!
Who's that Ent lord marching ... you should cut down on your barklife mate... try some hastiness
Marklife!

All the Riders!
Forth Eorlingas!
They all ride horse in hand
Horse in hand through their Marklife

Know what I mean

I roam where I want to except in Edoras where I get rudely accused by the Wormtongue
Marklife!
I put my helmet on, have a cup of mead and I think about leaving the Golden Hall
Marklife!
I heed the Wingfoot … I sometimes heed the Wizard too … it gives me a sense of ominous clouds gath’ring
Marklife!
And then we muster for the rest of the day safe in the knowledge there will always be a sword-day, a red day ‘ere the sun rises
Marklife!

All the Riders!
Forth Eorlingas!
They all ride horse in hand
Horse in hand through their Marklife

Marklife! Marklife!
Marklife! Marklife!

It's got nothing to do with your Khazâd Ai-Mènu you know
And it's not about you Elves who go on and on and on
Marklife! Marklife!

Spear shall be shaken!
Shield shall be splintered!
They all fight horse in hand
Horse in hand for their Marklife

All the Riders!
Forth Eorlingas!
They all ride horse in hand
Horse in hand through their Marklife

I thank you.

[Nogrod]

Well my dear judges! Nogrod is back with a song. You didn't like me at all the last time around, but here I am, against your wishes... Hail to the public opinion! :D

Well that last one was an old folk tune, and well, at least the outlaw country -part of it I truly enjoyed myself, but let's get to the rock'n'roll bussiness now. This is a song we used to perform after the War of the Ring had ended, and people were not yet seeing clearly enough their new stature among the nations. We tried to help them with this little piece. As they were hard times, we pretended this song was a cover, performed earlier by a certain band called The Who, and named My Generation. Well, surely that was all a lie... :cool:


The elven-folks just put us down (See the human generation!)
Just because we get around (See the human generation!)
Places they leave look aw-f-fully strange (Feel the human generation!)
I hope I die before I’d - s-s-sail away (Feel the human generation!)

The human generation
This is the domination, baby

Why don't you elders - f-f-fade away (Rise of human generation!)
And don't try to pick on what we’ll d-do (Bow for human generation!)
I'm pleading for a new s-s-s-sensation (Rise of human generation!)
Just talkin' 'bout human g-generation (Bow for human generation!)

The human generation
This is the domination, baby

--- modulation +1 ---

Why don’t you just leave - the world to us (Welcome human domination!)
I can’t see the r-r-real buzz (Welcome human domination!)
The time is o-o-o-over for you guys (Welcome human domination!)
It’s ripe for one with the right-kind of vice (Welcome human domination!)

The human generation
This is the domination, baby

--- interlude & modulation +1 ---

The elven-folks just put us down (See the human domination!)
Just because we get around (Feel the human domination!)
Places they go, look so estranged (Call for human domination!)
I hope to die before sai-i-iling away (Honour the human expectation!)

The human generation
This is the revelation, baby!
The human generation
This is the expectation, baby!

[Gurthang]

Hey, everybody! I'm Gurthang, and I'm back again! Tonight I'll be performing the number It's Been a Hard Day's Fight sung in the voices of Boromir, Faramir, Mablung, and Damrod (It's just a slightly altered version of It's Been a Hard Day's Night by The Beatles.)

It's been a hard day's fight, and I been fighting like a dog
It's been a hard day's fight, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright

You know I fight all day to keep you safe inside these walls
And it's worth it when you say you're glad to see me in these halls
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel ok

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

It's been a hard day's fight, and I been fighting like a dog
It's been a hard day's fight, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
Owww!

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel ok

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah

It's been a hard day's fight, and I been fighting like a dog
It's been a hard day's fight, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright...

[Mithalwen]

Mithalwen enters and sings softly in the style of *thinks of possible female sting equivalents* er Dido? Maybe, this version of Fragile from the perspective of the survivors of the Battle of Unnumbered Tears.


Elf blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But the Nirnaeth in our minds will always stay

Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch the eternal argument
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
For all those exiled by an angry Valar
Lest we forget how fragile we are

On Haudh en Ndengin rain will fall
Like tears from a star, like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are, how fragile we are

On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star, like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are, how fragile we are
How fragile we are, how fragile we are

[littlemanpoet]

I am going to sing "Another Brick House in the Shire", by Pink Faramir

In the voice of Farmer Cotton:

We don't need no distribution!
We don't need no voice control!
No dark sarcasm in the Shire,
Sharkey! leave the Shire alone!
Hey Sharkey leave us Hobbits alone!
All in all it's another brick house in the Shire!
All in all it's another brick house in the Shire!

[chorus by all the hobbits of Bywater]

We don't need no distribution!
We don't need no voice control!
No dark sarcasm in the Shire,
Sharkey! leave the Shire alone!
Hey Sharkey leave us Hobbits alone!
All in all it's another brick house in the Shire!
All in all it's another brick house in the Shire!

Sharkey:

He-ey! Eat your meat! He-ey! Eat your meat!
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding!
How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!?

guitar riff played soulfully by Elempi

Sam sings:

Frodo's sailed across the ocean,
Leaving only memories,
A tale in the Red Book of Westmarch
Frodo, what did you leave me for?
Frodo, what did'ya leave me behind for?
All in all it was a Ring that would have made you fall
All in all it was a Ring that would have made you fall

Sound of gulls crying on a far shore, lights fade, music fades.

[Diamond18]

Hello all, I'm back. And next I would like to sing an old favorite of mine: "Ring on the Run."
To the tune of "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney

Stuck inside this Tower room
Sent inside forever
Never seeing no one nice again
Like you, Samwise, you, Samwise, you

If I ever get out of here
Thought of throwing this Ring away
Into the Mountan of Doom
All I need is a pint a day if I ever get out of here
If we ever get out of here

[tempo change]

Well, the Watchers exploded with a mighty crash
As we got out on a run
And the first one said to the second one there
I think that was the One

Ring on the run, Ring on the run
And the Frodo Lad and Faithful Sam
Were followed by Gollum
For the Ring on the run, Ring on the run
Ring on the run, Ring on the run

Well, the Giant Spider got an Elven-sword
Thrust up into her bum
And the Eye was searching Middle-earth
For the Hobbits on the run

Ring on the run, Ring on the run
And the Frodo Lad and Faithful Sam
Were follwed by Gollum
For the Ring on the run, Ring on the run

Yeah the Ring on the run, the Ring on the run
Ring on the run, Ring on the run

Well, the night was falling as the desert world
Began to settle down
The Eye is searching for us everywhere
But we never will be found

Ring on the run, Ring on the run
And the Dark Lord who caused this war
Will search forevermore
For the Ring on the run, the Ring on the run
Ring on the run, Ring on the run

[THE Ka]

Greetings again, I've been reminded that my last act was too unlike me, and I believe it was. So, to return my roots with more enthusiasm, I am going to sing a very favourite song of mine - Steward On Fire by Morrissey. Morrissey is my second best man (I am already madly in love with another more close), and I wish to do him some respect. This song is an illustration of an outsider's sympathy with the wonderful madness of Denethor.

Here is Gondor, giddy of Minas Tirith,
Is it home of the free -
Or what?

Can you squeeze me,
Into an empty page of your diary,
And psychologically save me?
I've got faith in you -
I sense the power,
Within the fingers,
Within an hour the power,
Could totally destroy me,
(Or, it could save my life)

Oh, here is Minas Tirith,
"Home of the mad, extreme and free"
You are repressed,
But you're remarkably dressed,
Is it real?
And you're always busy -

Really busy,
Busy, busy,
Oh, steward on fire,
All around Anárion’s House -
And you're just so busy,
Busy, busy,
Busy matches,
Oh, steward on fire,
(Only the other day)

Was a wizard, over-cautious,
He made you nervous,
And when he said,
"I'm gonna usurp you"
Oh, I really felt for you -

So can you squeeze me,
Into an empty page of your diary,
And supernaturally change me?
Change me, change me, change –

Oh, here in Minas Tirith,
"Home of the brash, hopeless and free"
You are repressed,
But you're remarkably dressed,
Is it Real?

And you're always busy,
Really busy,
Busy oil,
Oh, steward on fire,
All around Anárion’s House -

And you're just too busy,
To see me,
Busy matches,
Oh, steward on fire…

Bows and tosses matches off stage upon exiting offstage...

[Alcarillo]

Steve here, singing a song to one of the bard Santana's popular tunes. I'll be singing in the voice of Saruman, of all people. (singing to Sauron? A secret lover?)

Man it’s a hot one
Like seven inches from the midday sun
I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My Fíriel, my elvish city Tar-Míriel
You're my reason for reason
The step in my groove

And if you say this life ain’t good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Cause you’re so smooth

And just like the ocean under the moon
Well that’s the same emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin that can be so smooth
Gimme your heart, make it real
Or else forget about it

I’ll tell you one thing
If you would leave it would be a crying shame
In every breath and every word I hear your name calling me out
Out from Nan Curunir, you hear my rhythm from your palantir
You feel the turning of the world so soft and near
Turning you round and round

[Kath]

Kath here, hoping she can still get her song in! This is the song Feeling Good (the Muse version) sung by Frodo as he leaves from the Grey Havens.

Eagles flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Reeds drifting on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feeling good.

Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
River running free, you know how I feel
Blossom on the Ents, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feeling good.

Hobbits are all out in the sun
You know what I mean, don't you know
Children are all having fun
You know what I mean
Sleep in peace
When this life is done
And the new world is a good world and a bold world for me.

Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
Scent of the pine, you know how I feel
Yeah freedom is mine, and you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feeling good.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Group 1

Orominuialwen

Group 2

JennyHallu
Elu Ancalime

I'm sending out the PMs, they have till tomorrow to perform.

[Elu Ancalime]

Because of school and work and other stressful activities I am withdrawing myself from Middle-Earth Idol. Thanks and Sorry for enduring my vocalizations. Elu Ancalime walks out backstage, and is tempted to flip an obscene gesture at the camera, but resists doing so. Hooray for willpower. :smokin:
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[The 1,000 Reader]

Since this seems to be a downtime, and since I got permission from Sleepy, I'm going to do an ad of my own. Inspiration from Hookbill Goomba.

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(Musical thud)

"This Summer..."

(We look upon a small village during the night from a ridge. The clouds above part and the full moon shines down.)

"Barrow Downs Studios, with help from New Line Cinema, present to you..."

(A creature walks onto the ridge, and the camera changes. It is next to the moon.)

(Creature raises it's head) "Aaaawwoooooooooooooo."

"A tale of a town,"

(Village is shown in daylight)

"Turned against each other."

Nilp: Three of our villagers are killing our town!

"People will turn against each other."

Diamond: Killing our town? I thought this was a village.

Glirdan: She's causing debate! She's one of them!

(Charges Diamond)

"People will die."

Saucepan: (weeping) How did Firefoot die?

For: We... don't really know.

Saucepan: What? Isn't there a death every night?

For: The full moon isn't out every night, it's not a werewolf.

"And on the 18 of July, these peaceful villagers will be forced to contend with the forces of darkness."

(Music picks up into climatic area)

(Villagers quarrel)

"Your husband killed my wife!"

"We all know you knew she was cheating on you!"

"She what?!"

"We need the dreams of the seer if we are to live, as has been predicted ages ago."

"If this was predicted ages ago, why are we still living on this cursed land?"

"Good question."


"You will be thrilled, you will be shocked, you won't ask for your money back like when we remade Middle-Earth Idol."

Kath: Nogrod, why do you want to kill Alcarillo?

Eonwe: Because he's SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK!

Tol-in-Gaurhoth XXXXV: My Nose Is Running.

Nilp: Three of us have a disease.

Loki: (Scoffs) Probably AIDS.

For: WHAT!?

(07-18-06)

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I hope you liked it, and I hope I didn't go overboard with that last part. I added an extra space in two areas since it would make a smilie.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Well seeing how Group 2 just had some major cuts (they're only left with seven) as both Ormi and Hallu have been eliminated for not showing up and not replying to the PM either. So Group 2, all those of you who have performed are safe... as for Group 1, there are now nine performers left due to Elu dropping out. Despite that there shall be two eliminations to bring both groups down to seven each.

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[Sleepy Ranger]

Anguirel

Brilliant, simply brilliant. Excellent song choice, it went great with your voice. You have a great chance at making it far, well done.

Panakeia

To be honest that wasn't such a good performance. It was utterly average and horrendously boring. This performance was pathetic in comparison to your one last week. I think you're lucky your group isn't having any eliminations.

Lhunardawen

Alright... that song was too big for you, you started out alright but then somewhere in the middle you were just swallowed whole. I wasn't impressed, I've seen you do much better. Definately not something you can afford at this stage of the competition.

Hookbill the Goomba

I think you were a bit off in that performance, you seem to have taken a shot at comedy and failed miserably. You can do far, far better and to be honest I am very disappointed in you. Your voice was well off and in several places I had my hands on my ears thinking it would never end.

Nilpaurion Felagund

Once again you picked a song that suits you, you sang it well. And I am honesty very proud of you, you took a risk and it paid off. Well done, you're not going anywhere.

Boromir88

What is wrong with everyone tonight? The crowd begins to boo in dis-approval. No, really, I mean it. Everyone has been messing up... The rest of what Cowell says is drowned out by the crowd's boos.

The Only Real Estel

Well that song certainly showed your range. You sang it well, it was good performance and a nice diversion. Definately not an excellent performance but compared to the rest of what we've seen tonight...

The Saucepan Man

Okay, I didn't like it too much. The pans didn't add to anything expect distraction once again, but well you have your fans and you'll get your votes. Thats what matters I suppose.

Nogrod

Hello, I know you. You're Nogrod, good job. That performance showed off a lot of personality and though the vocals may not have been that good, they weren't bad either. Just improve on your pitch a bit and you'll have it set.

Gurthang

Once again, you picked a good song and you sang it well. You kept me entertained. I really look forward to your performances and so far you haven't disappointed me at all. I see a bright future for you.

Mithalwen

I'm sorry but that wasn't such a good performance. Sure, it could have been a lot worse but still I don't believe it was up to par. You came, you sang and you did alright you just don't seem to be putting your all into it.

Littlemanpoet

Once again you've lived up to my expectations. Spotless performance, you've picked songs which compliment your voice well. I think it'll be interesting to see what songs you pick throughtout the contest. Best perofrmance of the night.

Diamond18

I didn't like that at all, you were too pitchy and your voice was all over the place. And it sounded like a rather nasal performance... somethings nosey here...

The Ka

I enjoyed that performance... what?

Alcarillo

Alright, I guess that was a moderately pleasing performance. You could do much better with that voice of yours and don't take this the wrong way, you sang well but I'm not sure it was good enough.

Kath

You just lost it, the song didn't go well with your voice and well... it was just... well... appalling. Now, I don't mean to be rude but... you could be doing much better, this performance stopped just short of excruciating.

[Sleepy Ranger]

And now... time for an exclusive interview with Middle-Earth Idol hopeful... Panakeia! In the studio we have none other than, your favorite and mine, Smeago Letterman

Smeago: Hello Panakeia, glad you could make it.

Panakeia: My pleasure to be here, of course.

Smeago: First I'd like you to address these rumors floating around, did you really burst into tears when Cowell made those karaoke comments?

Panakeia: Me? In tears? Of course not. The person behind those rumors is misleading the viewing public. I could never be brought to tears by criticism from that Cowell person.

Smeago: So how did you react to his comments?

Panakeia: I reacted with all that was deserved. A cool stare, and a simple reply indicating his poor taste. My performance was brilliant and I knew it. How could it be otherwise, with my virtuoso singing, compelling stage presence and general charisma?

Panakeia: In fact, my remarks were most likely more than he deserved. I should have merely given a glance of contempt for his tin ear.

Smeago: Ha ha, how true. You've certainly had a unique song choice till now, could you tell us what factors you keep in minding when choosing your song?

Panakeia: Well, first and foremost, I choose songs that display the lyrical quality of my voice. I can, naturally, sing anything, but I prefer to make selections that will show the true art of singing to the listener. Then I think of the lyrics. A good song, as I'm sure you know, will tell a story. Finally, a song must match my wardrobe. If the song doesn't go with the clothes, the whole effect is ruined. I'm not known as the best-dressed Idol contest without good reason.

Smeago: Of course, Panakeia, of course. And why do you think you deserve to be the first ever Middle-Earth Idol?

Panakeia: I am, in simplest terms, the most talented person on the program. And I'm the only one with the wardrobe to back up a career on the stage. Need I mention some of the accoutrements chosen by some of the more eccentric contestants?

Smeago: Well some of them certainly have caught the eye but tell us, who do you believe will make it with you to the finals?

Panakeia: Well, I'm almost sure that Littlemanpoet will be present. He seems to have caught the attention of more than a few viewers. The Saucepan Man may also make it, despite, or maybe because of, his odd taste in clothing. Boromir stands a good chance as well. Any of them might join me in the last round. From the other group, Mithalwen and Nilpaurion Felagund appear to be the frontrunners for the finals. None measure up to my voice, of course, but they have some skill. I'll grant them that much.

Smeago: Is there anything you'd like to say to your fans?

Panakeia: Oh yes. My fans. I would like to thank them for supporting me throughout the contest. They prove their excellent taste and discernment every time they listen, and I greatly appreciate their presence. Thank you! *blows a kiss*

[Celuien]

Middle-earth Idol is all the rage with television viewers around the world. But who are the contestants who appear on the program? What motivates them to seek fame and fortune as musicians? Where do they come from? Those questions, and more, answered on the next edition of 35 Seconds.

*sound of ticking clock*

Panakeia of Harad is one of the most recognizable and enigmatic contests on Middle-earth Idol, mostly as a result of her frequent confrontations with judge Sleepy Cowell. We've delved into her past to bring you a better understanding of this strange contestant...

Panakeia was born to a poor family from the borders of Harad upon whom the curse of the Anakronism Dweomer (a curse causing the appearance of anachronisms, such as reality TV shows, in Middle-earth) sat heavily, like a lump of gravy on a slice of day-old turkey. Fortunately for them, this particular corner of Middle-earth was far from the ears and eyes of those who enforced the Laws of Gondor which outlawed the use of Anakronisms (or any laws at all, for that matter), so it made little difference to the young Panakeia, who grew up discussing Britney Spears and marketing tactics with her two siblings as if such terms were completely normal for Middle-earth in the Fourth Age.

By Panakeia’s 10th birthday, her family’s fortunes mysteriously changed and they found themselves in possession of a large estate. She grew into a surprisingly attractive young woman with high principles, and by 18 she was the belle of the Harad area. It was also about this time that she discovered the reason for her family’s rags-to-riches story: in a locked attic, Panakeia stumbled on a box of pamphlets advertising cheap garden spot lots. Unfortunately, a quick glance at the map included with the ads would have told anyone who had even a passing acquaintance with geography that the so-called garden spot was located smack in the middle of the Dead Marshes. Worse yet, there was evidence for many other schemes run by her family over the years. Panakeia was horrified and vowed never to join the family business, insisting that there was no offer that they could possibly make her that she would not be able to refuse.

But Fate was working against Panakeia. Shortly afterwards, retribution came upon her family in the form of disgruntled investors from the land scheme. These investors burned her home to the ground, forcing her to flee into the wilderness. In the confusion, she became separated from her relatives, none of whom she would see again. Poor Panakeia wandered in the wild for days, lost and starving. Finally, she located an old potato field, clawed a raw tuber from the earth with her fingernails and devoured it. With a cry to the setting sun of “I’ll never be hungry again,” Panakeia decided to wreak her revenge on those who had ended her fairy-tale existence by restarting her family’s old schemes. After all, if people were foolish enough to fall for her scams, they deserved whatever came to them, didn’t they? She then headed out on the road, selling various health and beauty potions of dubious quality from a roadside stand. Over the years, she became accustomed to her lifestyle and completely forgot her early idealism.

In time, her travels took her to the heart of Gondor itself. Unaware of (or perhaps indifferent to) the banning of Anakronisms, she set up her stand on the road to Minas Tirith and called out “Panakeia’s Beauty Cream! Guaranteed to give you J Lo’s youthful glow, or your money back!” She only had time to make two sales before being whisked off to Mordor by the Anakronism Police.

Past television appearances include her time as a member of the Offending Party, a small group of Mordor assignees given the chance to escape their fate as residents of Mordor. Those events gave her some fame on Reality Television, at least to viewers in that particular corner of Middle-earth.

Panakeia currently resides in Lûndûn, Mordor.

(OOC: Posted so that no one gets the idea that I'm the same person as Panakeia. :p )

[Nogrod]

Sleepy Cowell - and other judges!

Is there a deadline to voting for the candidates in group1? And as I do believe there is, what might it be?

[Sleepy Ranger]

Sleepy Cowell - and other judges!

Is there a deadline to voting for the candidates in group1? And as I do believe there is, what might it be?

Er... yeah. 25th May.

[Valesse]

Its that time again for votes to start rolling in. Fortunately for Group 2 because of a number of contestants not being able to participate, there will be no one removed from those seven who are now remaining. You are all safe.

This does, however, mean that Group 1 will have to be reduced to seven, also.

The polls (http://www.misterpoll.com/3132436286.html) are now open, tune in for the results, soon!

[Orominuialwen]

both Ormi and Hallu have been eliminated for not showing up and not replying to the PM either.

Many apologies, I've been under a lot of stress lately with school. It's probably best that I was eliminated, as it's not likely I'll have much free time at all for the next 2 1/2 weeks and it wouldn't be right for me to participate in this without contributing my share.

[Valesse]

Tonight ends the journey of yet another pair of contestants. Since several of the group two contestants are no longer able to attend the Hall of Fire (the Strawberry shampoo of the elves has been quite over powering of late, if I must say myself.) only two will be elliminated tonight from Group 1.

I won't bore everyone with theatrics tonight, as it quite a night... the 5th of Forelithe, and all... so here are the results!

- - -

Diamond18 got a very different critque from Sleepy this time around, but did Middle Earth care that he thought she was too pitchy? Apparently not. Diamond18, You are safe.

Mithalwen's fragile tune must have touched Arda in a very different way than it did Cowell. She is also safe.

Gurthang received nothing but Cowell's praises, but that doesn't nessecarily mean that the rest of us agree... of course, in this case- and this is just a freak coincidence, I assure you- we did. Safe.

The Only Real Estel showed Middle Earth that he can make real Strides... eh heh heh.. heh...? Oh bugger. You're safe.

Tonight is grim for dear Kath, who rocked the judges during auditions. I'm sorry to say this, but the Everlasting Whiteness is leaving Middle Earth Idol tonight.

Nogrod flexed his muscles a bit and showed Middle Earth exactly who he was, and what he was about... Besides a few Dark Lords, it seems they like that in a person: safe.

Nilpaurion Felagund AKA William will probably never leave. In case that leaves any doubt, Nilp is safe.

Hookbill the Goomba - is the pressure on?- went for a different approach with some novelty comedy. Even though it wasn't to Cowell's liking he is quite safe tonight.

Sadly, that means that our mysterious personality, Alc - I mean Steve, will be leaving us, tonight.

- - -

So thats it for now.
Contestants may begin immediately, the next preformance deadline is June 5th. If you are unable to make this deadline please, as always, make contact (by way of PM) with one of the judges or myself.

[Diamond18]

Diamond18 got a very different critque from Sleepy this time around, but did Middle Earth care that he thought she was too pitchy? Apparently not. Diamond18, You are safe.

That's because I wasn't pitchy, Cowell is just delusion. And tone deaf. ;)

Kath and Alc. :( I voted for both of yas... Alc especially 'cause you sang one of my favorite songs. See what happens when you don't vote, people? (Sorry, Valesse, for stealing one of your lines. :D)

Um, right, I'll sing later.

[Valesse]

Thats quite alright, Diamond18. *squints for several minutes*

We should hope that there is a better voter turn out for the next round. If not Wilwa might be apt replace her Orca Cola with something a bit more Green Dragon in nature. :p

So, everyone, for the sake of the Ear-drums of the Deep*, please vote.

* (I winced writing that. I really did. It isn't even a very good pun.)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Hookbill the Goomba - is the pressure on?- went for a different approach with some novelty comedy. Even though it wasn't to Cowell's liking he is quite safe tonight.

Comedy? My dear fellow, it was a deeply political song about the current state of Gondor! ;)

Anyway, are we okay to sing our next songs now?

[Sleepy Ranger]

Yeah. Deadline is 5th June. :)

[Lhunardawen]

Hi, I'm back with a part of the song On My Own, from the musical Les Miserables...in Gollum's voice.


And now I'm all alone again
Nowhere to go no one to turn to
Without a home, without a friend
With the White Face to say hello to
And now the night is near
Now I can make believe he's here

Sometimes I walk alone at night
When everybody else is sleeping
I think of It and then I'm happy
With the company I'm keeping
The hobbits go to bed
And I can live inside my head

On my own, pretending It's beside me
All alone, I walk with It till morning
Without It, I feel His Eye around me
And when I lose it again I close my eyes
And It has found me

And I know it's only in my mind
That I'm talking to myself and not to It
And although I know that It is blind
Still I say, there's a way for us

I love It, but when the night is over
It is gone, the fishy's just a fishy
Without It, the world around me changes
The trees are bare and everywhere
The ways are full of Rangers

I love It, but every day I'm learning
All my life I've only been pretending
Without me, Its world will go on turning
A world that's full of happiness
That I have never known

I love It
I love It
I love It
But only on my own

[Hookbill the Goomba]

So, despite what the critics were saying, Hookbill was through to the next round. Controversial. Surly his luck wouldn't hold out for much longer. This had to be the very last song! People's ears were sure to be bleeding by now!

"Hello, again, here is a song about... well... everything, really. It's called, Immigrant Song!"

Aaaahhh, ah! Aaaahhh, ah!

We come from the land of the Dark Lord's snow,
From the midnight sun where the Dragons blow.
The hammer called Grond, will drive our Orcs to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valinor, I am coming!

On we sweep with threshing sword, our only goal will be the blackened dawn!

Aaaahhhh, ah! Aaaaahhh, ah!

We come from the land of the Dark Lord's snow,
From the midnight sun where the Dragons blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we came wirth tides of war. We are your overlords.

On we sweep with threshing sword, our only goal will be the blackened dawn!

So now you'd better stop rebuilding all your ruins,
For war and doom can win the day despite of all your losing.

****

All was slient. Untill...

BOOM!

A grenade hit Hookbill square on the chin and he is sent flying into the back of the stage. To the horror of the audience he is still alive and dragged to the hospital, having his head bashed on anything that passed on the way.

[Anguirel]

I'm returning with a version of Mrs Robinson, retitled Earendilson, as featured in the hit film "The Graduate". I will sing in the voice of Maglor, then in the last verse in the voice of Elrond. Harp accompaniment, plus guitar...

Earendilson

And here’s to you, Earendilson
Maglor loves you more than you will know
(Wo wo wo)
Manwe bless you, Earendilson
Valmar holds a place for those who sail
(Hey hey hey – hey hey hail)

I’d like to know a little bit about you for laments
You tried to help me learn to help myself
Look around you, all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around valleys until you feel at home
And here’s to you, Earendilson
Maglor loves you more than you will know
(Wo wo wo)

Varda bless you, Earendilson
Valmar holds a place for those who sail
(Hey hey hey – hey hey hail)
Hide them in a hidden vale where no one ever goes
Put them in your Last House with your great hope
It’s a little secret, just Earendilson's affair
Most of all you’ve got to hide it from the kids
Coo coo ca choo, Earendilson
Maglor loves you more than you will know
(Wo wo wo)

Mandos bless you, Feanorion
Valmar holds a place for those who sail
(Hey hey hey – hey hey hail)
Sitting on a Council on a stormy afternoon
Going to the Istari’s debate
Laugh about it, shout about it
When I’ve got to choose
Ev’ry way you look at it I lose
Where have you gone, Joe diMagloro?
An elfdom turns its lonely eyes to you
(Woo woo woo)
What’s that you say, Feanorion
‘Mad Maglor’ has left and gone away?
(Hey hey hey – hey hey hey)

[Gurthang]

Hello! Gurthang here; back for another round... hopefully not my last. :D Tonight my song will be a little bit different. It's a little bit of rap, but a little bit slow; so get ready for a ride. I'll be singing in the voice of Arwen (singing to Aragorn) and my song is Where'd You Go? (Alteration of Where'd You Go? by Fort Minor. Yes, I know that the rapper in Fort Minor is male, and Arwen is not, but I think the message fits rather well.) So here we go.

Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.

He said "Some days I just want to quit,
Stop being the King unfit, and just be normal for a bit,"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone,
I get along but the trips always feel so long,
And, I find myself tryna stay here at home,
But your voice isn't here so I feel so alone,
Yet I feel like an idiot, workin' my eternity around you,
When in fact you won't be here for it all,
So, I want you to know it's a little messed up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you being the heir,
Me in Rivendell just here singing "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

You know the place where you used to live,
Used to be since you were a babe in the crib,
Used to stay close to and harldy travel from more than a mile,
But now, you only stop by every once in a while,
Now, I find myself just fillin' my time,
And my father keeps the thought of you from my mind,
I'm being pushed, they want me headed away,
To the Grey Havens and across the Sea to stay,
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little messed up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you being the heir,
Me in Rivendell just here singing "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

I want you to know it's a little messed up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin',
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
For while you're not around, and feeling so useless,
It seems one thing has been true all along,
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone,
I guess I've had it with you off at war,
When you come back I'll be in Valinor and you can sing it...

Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...
Please come back home...
Please come back home...
Please come back home...
Please come back home...

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

You Group 1 chappies are in luck.

William the powerhouse is pulling out of the competition.

Good luck, y'all! :)

[Celuien]

Somewhat outside my usual style, this song is. 'Tis called "Another twist of the blade," and is from a song by Flogging Molly. The style is folk rock with a heavy percussive beat in the background. It's sung by Grima Wormtongue when...well, you'll see.

T’was in the early evenin’
Near the presence of the moon
When you brought me to learn your cause.
Well, now I see too late -
This dagger I twist in your back
Is because me I never should
Have trusted you at all.
Now beggar and fool
I see your true face in this place -
A serpent with two arms
Devouring me while reigns the sun
With wanderings in foreign lands.
This cold dark tormented life
Is all I’ll ever know now.
So when you die at last
I’ll not mourn for you.

With another twist of the blade -

I scratch your name across these walls
And your blood runs red
Then drips upon a hard cold floor
Where I now call my bed.
No precious light to harbor
Like so many here before
I'm tormented ever more.

With another twist of the blade.

Temper filled with blindness
Leads this lost and lonely man.
Dragged around by your orders
An unhappy, trapped lost man.
So deafen me with silence
Drown me with your roar
Scowl me with your hollow eyes
Still burning to the core.
All doors will go unanswered
Like so many closed before.
No vagabond to knock upon -
This tired and beaten man
And I’ll return from exile
Free from you for once and all.
Decline and fall old Saruman
The truth will yet be found.

With another twist of the blade
With another twist of the blade
With another twist of the blade

This cold dark tormented life
Is all I’ll ever know now.
So when you die at last
I’ll not mourn for you.

Temper filled with blindness
Leads this lost and lonely man.
Dragged around by your orders
An unhappy, trapped lost man.
So deafen me with silence
Drown me with your roar
Scowl me with your hollow eyes
Still burning to the core.
All doors will go unanswered
Like so many closed before.
No vagabond to knock upon
This tired and beaten man
And I’ll return from exile
Free from you for once and all.

With another twist of the blade
With another twist of the blade
With another twist of the blade
With another twist of the blade

[Diamond18]

Okay, I've decided to depart from the Middle Earth theme and go with a 'Downs themed song this round. I shall be singing "All You People Are Werewolves" by the Helcaraxë Villagers.*

Imagine a fair bit of alt rock 'tude and that's all ya need to know. ;)


I’ve read your posts as they fix on me
What is she doing what on earth is the plan has she got one?
Don't try to give me some pointers since you're all unknown villagers
And I'm just an ordinary one

I ain't got no Wolifsh plots on my mind
That might be a surprise but it's true
I suspect all of you and I don't want your lynch votes or your trust
Or to think in the ways you do

And I never will

Cause all you people are werewolves
And all your theories are stale
And though you pretend to help us
I know you're hoping we'll fail

Well, I've read your posts as they fix on me
Full of suspicion your snarl is just so condescending
Try to pretend that we're on to a win when the gifteds keep dying at night
While we're lynching each other every day

He said I can't believe that you let them lead you astray
Well how much did they fool ya how much did they fool ya
You'd have been better to stay out of their way
Thinking about things but not actually posting anything

Cause all you people are werewolves
And all your theories are stale
And though you pretend to help us
I know you're hoping we'll fail

[repeat]

[long guitar/drum section followed by a moment of silence]

*yells*
All you people are werewolves!

[instrumental fade till end]



* (Which resembles a song called "Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong, But..." by the Arctic Monkeys)

[littlemanpoet]

Good evening. This is a song of loss. An elegy. Samwise Gamgee wrote it in an inspired moment shortly after returning from the Grey Havens. A modern group* has laid claim to the song, and their arrangement will be used for tonight's performance. This is in honor of all those who have lost a special friend, or who have lived through a dire adventure, and now are wistful of its passing.

Another time it might have been so different
Frodo, if only you did not hurt so deeply
but now, for me, it's just a lonely heartache
I've my family, though memory still remains

Far away, away, fading distant light
leaving me far behind, lost in a changing world
and I know that this is the end of an age
I'll remember

Like the story that we wish was never ending
We know sometime we must reach the final page
still we carry on just pretending
that there'll always be one more day to go

Far away, away, fading distant lights
leaving us far behind, lost in a changing world
and you know that this is the end of an age
so remember...

One last hello, one last goodbye
so many things we'll never see again
days of war for a Ring so fraught with peril
seem somehow distant now that you are gone

Far away, away, fading distant lights
leaving us far behind, lost in a changing world
and you know that this is the end of an age
remember

* from Genesis, We Can't Dance: Fading Lights

[The Only Real Estel]

Hey all, I'm (as I so often seem to be) Estel & here we go with another one. This one is a country/rock (as critics of the band put it) song called What Hurts the Most by Rascal Flats.

It's being sung by Otho Sackville-Baggins regarding his hard luck with attempts at snagging Bag End.

I can take the rain on the roof of this smaller house
That don’t bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I’m not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on without Bag End still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I’m ok
But that’s not what gets me

What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to pack
And then watching you come back
And never knowing
What could have been
And you not seeing that moved in
Is what I should have been

It’s hard to deal with the pain of losing it everywhere I go
But I’m doin’ It
It’s hard to force that smile when I see that hole and I’m not there
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin’ with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away everything that I saved in my life
That I left unspent

What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to pack
And then watching you come back
And never knowing
What could have been
And you not seeing that moved in
Is what I should have been

What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to pack
And then watching you come back
And never knowing
What could have been
And you not seeing that moved in
Is what I should have been

You not seeing that moved in
That’s what I should have been

Thank you and good night.

[Boromir88]

I regret to announce my resignation. I'm all dried up, sucked out, can't concentrate, got nothing left, used up, empty tank....and so on.

I got too much stuff on my plate as it is, and I have absolutely nothing left. Even if I was so kindly granted an extension I know by the next time I have to get in a song, the same will happen as I will be even busier and more loaded down. So I guess this is my official withdrawal.

Thankyou wilwa, sleepy, Glirdan, and Valesse, this was an excellent idea. I enjoyed it, hopefully I can keep track a bit, but I got too much stuff to do and there's no point in having to wait for me.

Good luck fellow singers, it's been a great pleasure. :)

[Mithalwen]

Mithalwen, somewhat bizarrely in the style of Bono, singing as Elrond singing to Celebrian.

The Undying Land

Hold me now, oh hold me now
'Til this hour has gone around
And you're gone on the rising tide
For to seek the Undying land

It's a bitter pill I swallow here
To be rent from one so dear
We fought to save you, and heal your pain
But your sorrow drives you away.

Now night falls and our people wane
Sauron's threat returns again
And a day will come in this darkling land
When a mortal man seeks our daughter's hand.

Hold me now, oh hold me now
'Til this hour has gone around
And you're gone on the rising tide
For to seek the Undying land

[The Saucepan Man]

Time constraints mean that I am forced to uncover another number from my back catalogue. It's rousing little number by the Shire band, Steppenwarg, called Born in the Shire. More details concerning their life and times may be found here:

Steppenwarg, a brief history (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=354522&postcount=3)

And so, without further ado ...

Get my muffin buttered
Feet up by the fireplace
Hiding from adventure
In a most un-Tookish way

No Gandalf, you’re not welcome
Leave me here in my comfy hole
Don’t want no Dragon’s treasure
Not meeting no Trolls

I like beer and mushrooms
Heavy belly thunder
Blowing smoky rings
In the Hill that I’m under

No Gandalf, you’re not welcome
Leave me here in my comfy hole
Don’t want no Dragon’s treasure
Not meeting no Trolls

Like a true Hobbit child
I was born – born in the Shire
The only Dragon round here
Is Green and serves beer

Born in the Shire!
Born in the Shire!

[Valesse]

Because of recent events several contestants have dropped out of the competition, leaving 11 to start the finals.

Yes, that means that no one - except for those pulling out - will be eliminated.

This, officially, starts the third phase of the competition. Themes will be announced after the eliminations until the last contestant remains. The theme for this round is "the 80s". As ever, if there are any questions or conflicts please let either the judges or myself know before the cut off date: June 15th.

So who will be the next Middle Earth Idol? We'll find out in the next few rounds here....in the Hall of Fire. *walks toward the camera slowly, squinting, and trips ungracefully on a step.*

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The 80s it is then!

Here, to the dismay of the crowd, is Hookbill, once again, performing another song to make your ears bleed! Everyone groans as he takes to the microphone...

"Hello, here is a song that is about a man who you may well know. Cast your minds back to the first age, or there about and guess the character!"

***

The Song of the Swords
Hawkwind
(Mutilated by Hookbill)

A clash of steel!
A blinding light!
Is this the start of Chaos' fight?
We were born to be free
Not to live in terror under tyranny

(My eyes were blind I could not see
what was this Morgoth’s sorcery?
I heard a murmuring in the night
Black swords hanging cold as ice
Will they lead me to Paradise?)

Take up the sword
And take up me
The Dark lord's answer is to be
Your path is chosen, you have no choice
Come join us now, thus spoke the voice

Paradise, is this my Paradise?

There, Hurin tortured by the blackest fears
Then fell Turin melts in shameless tears
The journey onward; it never ends
When you're alone with so few friends...

****

As the song ended there were courses of boo’s and hisses and bottle cast onto the stage and the little man waddled off to hide.

[The Only Real Estel]

80s huh? Well, 80s it is I guess...

I'm Estel & I'll be doing The Eye of the Tiger by Survivor, in the voices of Merry and Pippin.

Tired and weak, it's been a long day;
I guess we both missed dinner.
Can't walk much more, but we know just the place;
We'd sell our souls for a mug just to drain!

But we're not dumb, it's just down the street;
It's that lovely Green Dragon.
Propped up our feet, now we're gobblin' up meat.
Come inside, you might hear us say:

Try the pie or the cider,
They're on special tonight!
If you want, you can have an appetizer!
You might like their salami, and the mince pie's all right.
And they'd really go well with the pie,
Or the cider.

Never skip, more than one meal;
It's never good to be hungry.
And they make a pretty mean apple tart,
Have a taste, they were made fresh today!

Try the pie or the cider, or the cake or the beer;
Maybe we can suggest an appetizer.
Stay away from the salad, cause it looks a mite queer;
But you just can't go wrong with the pie,
Or the cider.

Throwing up, straight out the chute;
Straight from the gut, in it's glory.
Went the distance, now we can't help but puke,
Hobbits that ate much too much once again!

Still, try the pie or the cider;
It's the thrill of one bite!
Let us please be your catering advisor!
If you want substitutions, they won't put up a fight;
And they'd really go well with the pie,
Or the cider.

The pie or the cider...[repeat out]

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, it's going to be difficult to beat TORE in the humour stakes. The Pie or the Cider is destined to become a Shire pub classic. :D

So I shall try to strike a more pensive chord in this round. Look, I have even removed my pots and pans, since they are not in keeping with the reflective nature of the song that I have chosen for this performance.

It is sung in the style of Glorfindel, while recouperating from his fatal struggle with the Balrog in the Halls of Mandos (to the tune of Vienna by Ultravox).

She mourns in the cold halls
Grieving death in the mortal plane
Crying and weeping
Her tears in the dark wept for pity’s claim
So mystic and soulful
Her voice reaching out in a healing cry
It stays with me until
The feeling is comforting you and I
It cleans suffering from me
This cleans suffering from me
Ah, Nienna

Her music is grieving
Mournful tears for Ezellohar’s twins
Bathing and cleansing
Alone in the halls as the darkness brings
A cool empty silence
The warmth of her heart under Námo’s eye
It aids convalescence
The anguish has gone when I hear her cry
It cleans suffering from me
This cleans suffering from me
Ah, Nienna

[String solo]

She cleans suffering from me
This cleans suffering from me
Ah, Nienna

[Gurthang]

Well, looks like it's getting close to crunch time.

Anyway, I'm Gurthang (always will be) and I'm back again to sing another song to you. Tonight, I'm singing as Elrond, to Arwen, trying to convince her to go to Valinor. I'd like to call it My Daughter Arwen. (Revamped lyrics from Sister Christian by Night Ranger.) Hope you like.

My daughter Arwen
Oh the time has come
And you know
That you're the only one who can say
O.K.
Are you going
What you waiting for
You know that boat
It will not stay no more
For you
It's true

You're pondering
Will you give eternal life
To stay with mister right
and be here for the night

Arwen you know
You've grown up so fast
And Daddy's worried
That you'll soon decide to say
I'll stay
My daughter Arwen
There's so much in life
Don't you give it up
Before your time is due
It's true
It's true yeah

Pondering
Will you give eternal life
Just because he's in your sights
And is with you tonight
Pondering
Will you give eternal life
To stay with mister right
And be here for the night

Pondering
Will you give eternal life
To stay with mister right
And be here for the night
You're motoring
Will you give eternal life
To stay with mister right
And be here for the night

My daughter Arwen
Oh the time has come
And you know
That you're the only one to say
O.K.
But you're pondering
Yeah pondering

[Celuien]

Hmm. 80s. Panakeia doesn't know much about the 80s. Neither does her author.

That said, the next performance will be of "King under the Mountain," sung to a tune by Bon Jovi. In the voice of Thorin. Accompaniment by Gùglë. :p

"King Under The Mountain"

Oh, Dwarves, now it's time to drive the Dragon's evil out
There's a hunger burning in the heart of our souls.
Come with me! The time is here - so you know you what I'm talking about
Stand up and fight together - no more hiding in holes!

We've been down and mistreated
Now we're standing undefeated

[Chorus:]
I'm the King Under The Mountain
I'm the King of the Dwarves
I'm the King Under The Mountain
I'm the King of the Dwarves

We've spent our lives toiling year to year, away from our own mines
The Dragon says "You fools, you'll never be no good"
But now, of a sudden, there's a magic in the air that makes us come alive
And now's the time Smaug can't put you down, no one could.

We've been down and mistreated
Now we're standing undefeated

[Chorus]

Oh, Dwarves, now it's time to drive the Dragon's evil out
There's a hunger burning in the heart of our souls.
Come with me! The time is here - so you know you what I'm talking about
Stand up and fight together - no more hiding in holes!

We've been down and mistreated
We won't be cheated
Now we're standing undefeated...

[Chorus]

[littlemanpoet]

Greetings. This song is in honor of the day Frodo and Sam struggled into Sammath Naur and the Ring was destroyed. The day became New Year's Day for the Free Peoples of Middle Earth.

* Piano, bass guitar and driving percussion set up the theme..... *

Yeah...

[Frodo to Sam]

All is quiet on New Year's Day
Middle Earth can now get underway
Here we are at the end of all
End of all things
Everything changes this New Year's Day
On New Year's Day

I will be with you again
I will be with you again

[Pippin sings to himself]

Under a blood red sky
Armies have gathered in black and white
Arms raised in battle, so very few
The wise have said, they say
Say it's true it's true...
we can win through
Though torn and broken
We may have won

I...I will begin again
I...I will begin again

[Gandalf murmurs to himself whilst on an Eagle's back]

Oh...
Maybe the time is right
Oh...maybe tonight...

I'm coming for you Frodo
I'm coming for you, brave one

And so comes the passing of another Age
A Ring was the reason this war was waged
I'm coming for you
I come for you this benighted day
All is changed
This New Year's Day
On New Year's Day

* instrumental continues and slowly fades as three Eagles descend upon the heaving shoulders of Orodruin and ascend again, two of them bearing small burdens....*

[Mithalwen]

Mithalwen, with a Lady Di hairdo and too much eyeliner, and clad even more unflatteringly in a frilly shirt and velvet 'bockers has returns to 1981 and New Romanticism with a reworking of the first released Spandau Ballet single "To cut a long story short", which now tells of Nienor Niniel being cast under the spell of the worm Glaurung and her fateful meeting with Turin:

Glaurung is gazing
See him in the sunlight
To cut a long story short
I lost my mind

Standing on the hill top
Found there by Mablung
To cut a long story short
I lost my mind

Running through Brethil
like a wild creature
Fleeing in terror
From elf and orc
To cut a long story short
I lost my mind

Stricken in the rain
Oh I was waiting for death to come
I was beautiful and damned
And so very very young
To be sleeping on a tomb
To be dicovered by Turin

Questions questions
Give me no answers
Thats all they ever give me
Questions questions
Oh look at the strange girl
She finds it hard existing
To cut a long story short
I lost my mind

[Anguirel]

I should confess that the 80s are not my decade. At all. That notwithstanding, I present David "Dark Elf" Bowie's collaboration with Maeglin Mercury, "Under Pressure", sung in a typically glittery and androgynous and disconcerting manner.

EOL: Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah
Pressure pressing down on me
Under pressure
That tears a city down
Splits a family in two
Puts corpses on streets

Bah bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah

That's o-kay!
It's the terror of knowing
What internment's about
Watching some good friends
Screaming let me out
Pray tomorrow takes me higher
Pressure on people

Do do do bah bah bah bah
O-kay
Flyin around
Kick my brains right off the wall
These are the days
It never rains it pours
Corpses on streets
Corpses on streets

It's the terror of knowing
What internment's about
Watching some bad friends
Screaming let me out
Pray tomorrow takes me higher
Higher right off Caragdur
Turned away from it all
Like a blind man


MAEGLIN: Went to fight but it don't work
Keep coming up with love
But it's so twisted, torn
Why why why?
Love lust lust love

Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can't we give love one more chance?
Why can't we give love give lust give love?
Give love incest give love give lust give love
Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care
For cousins on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way
Of caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves under pressure
Between mountains under pressure

[Valesse]

*stands up, wrapped in the cord and covered in dust... obviously has been struggling on the floor since last appearance* Ahem!

The deadline has past, however, not all of the talent has presented their work. Those that have, and we thank you, include:
Hookbill, TORE, Saucey, Gurthang, Celuien, lmp, Mithalwen, and Anguirel.

If you have not presented, and are in the finals, please let one of us know if you are unable to present. Otherwise, we look forward to your post.

[Diamond18]

I think I shall have to pull out. I haven't been able to think of any 80s songs which are both A) familiar to me and B) easily adaptable to Tolkien. Also, since I didn't really join with any intention of winning or even going past the first round, it's not quite fair to others more into it for me to hang around. ;)

[Lhunardawen]

I'm so sorry everyone, especially Seacrest, Cowell, Jackson, and Abdul...but I will have to pull out as well. I completely intended to be the first ME Idol (:p), but it seems I'm not cut out for it - RLwise, at least.

I wish all the remaining contenders the best!

[Valesse]

The competitions heated up, and the contestants are dropping like flightless balrogs. Now only eight remain, but so does the question: Who will be the next... Middle Earth Idol?

Because of the missing preformers, we are being forced to continue on to the next round of the finals. The second theme... and this promises to be a good one. Thats right, this is Ballad Week on Middle Earth Idol.

The deadline is July 1st. Have fun!

[Gurthang]

Thats right, this is Ballad Week on Middle Earth Idol.
Uhm... call me stupid, uncultured, or just musically challenged, but what exactly does that mean for me? Like, what am I supposed to do? What exactly qualifies as a ballad? Should I be passing out ear-plugs?

[Valesse]

Ballad:

1. A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.

2. The music for such a poem.

Some examples include "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes or "They Lady of Shalott" by Tennyson.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

"Well," said the surprisingly still alive Hookbill, "Good evening. Welcome to the Barrow Downs... that’s a silly thing to say, I suppose you live here, anyway... Here is a song about a man they called Harold the Baggins, a Hobbit restaurant owner."

***

News:

A well-known Hobbit restaurant-owner
disappeared early this morning.
Last seen in a mouse-brown Elven cloak
suitably camouflaged,
they saw him on a horse.

Man-in-the-street:

"Father of three its disgusting"
"Such a horrible thing to do"
Harold the Baggins cut off his toes
and he served them all for tea
"Can't go far", "He can't go far".
"Hasn't got a leg to stand on"
"He can't go far".

Hobbit-on-the-spot:

I'm standing in a doorway in By-water
tension is mounting
There's a restless crowd of angry Shire folk

Hobbit-on-the-council:

"More than we've ever seen.
- had to tighten up security"

Over to the scene at Michel Delving
The Shire Mayor's ready to speak

Mayor:

"Man of suspicion, you can't last long,
The Public is on our side"

Public:

"Can't last long", "You can't last long".
"Said you couldn't trust him, his brother was just the same"
"You can't last long".

Harold:

If I was many miles from here,
I'd be sailing in an open boat on the sea
Instead I'm on this window ledge,
With the whole world below
Up at the window
Look at the window...

Mr.Plod:

"We can help you
We can help you
We're all your friends, if you come on down
And talk to us son"

Harold:

You must be joking
Take a running jump

The crowd was getting stronger and our Harold
getting weaker;
Forwards, backwards, swaying side to side
Fearing the very worst
They called his mother to the sight
Upon the ledge beside him
His mother made a last request.

67-yr-old Mrs Baggins:

"Come off the ledge
if your father were alive he'd be very,
very, very upset.
"Just can't jump, you just can't jump"
"Your shirt's all dirty, there's a man here from
the B.B.C.*"
"You just can't jump"

Mr. Plod:

"We can help you"
"We can help you"
"We're all your friends, if you come on down
and talk to us Harry"

Harold:

You must be joking.
Take a running jump......

* The Barrow Broadcasting Co-operation.


And Hookbill did take a running jump... out of the window as bottles and other things flew onto the stage.

[Anguirel]

Are we no longer getting Cowell critiques?

Oh well. I like so many ballads it was hard to choose, but I will be performing the traditional Banks of the Bann (retitled Doriath Glade) in the tenor voice of Beren.

When first unto this forest as a stranger I came
I placed my affections on a maid (yet not young)
Her being fair and tender, her waist small and slender
Kind Fortune had formed her for my overthrow.

In that Doriath glade, it was there I first met her
She appeared like fair Varda, Valinor's bright queen,
Her eyes shone like Sil-maaa-rils, or like stars in the heavens
Her cheeks were like roses, or like blood drops in snow.

It was her cruel parents that first caused our variance
Because she is rich and above my degree
But I'll do my endeavour to gain my love's favour
Though her father demands one of Feee-anor's gems.

My name's son of Barahir, a name that Orcs fear
And if I had companions I'd have never have roamed
But scouting and thieving, night raiding and reaving
Were the cause of my ruin and the loss o' my home.

O, had I the riches that's in the West Havens
I'd put rings on her fingers and gold at her feet
And there in the midst of that Doriath glade
In innocent splendour I'd live with my love.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Cowell has exams hence Cowell shall not be active for a while. Apologies to all those who have been benifiting from his precise judgements.

[The Only Real Estel]

Well as usual I’m Estel and, since I am not as well versed in ballads as Anguirel ;), I had very few to choose from.

So I went with one of Valesse's examples: "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. This is a play on that one entitled "The Bolsterman" (yes, the same bolsterman that Nob fashioned as a sacrifice for Frodo in the Prancing Pony :p), sung in the voice of Aragorn, because he knew all the songs didn't he?


PART ONE
I (I)

The wind was a stormy gale among the gusty trees,
The moon was a ghostly white, unchanged by the forceful breeze,,
The inn was as quite as a mouse, with hardly even a snore,,
And the bolsterman was lying—
Lying—lying—
The bolsterman was lying, as they came up to the old inn door.

II (II)

He'd a woolen brown mat for his "head," a bunch of blanket at his "chin,"
A comforter of the greatest comfort, and a bit bunched up at the end;
In the sky was nary a twinkle: it seemed a good night to die.
He lay without causing a wrinkle,
The stars still held back their twinkle,
As the wraiths began to slink(le?)*, under the veiled sky.

III (III)

Over the cobbles they cautiously crept in the dark inn-yard,
And they tapped with their fists on the windows, but all was locked and barred;
They glared darkly at the window, and what should happen then
But a single blow to the window,
Just a single blow to the window,
A stealthy blow to the window and then, the window was now forced in.

IV (V)

"All right, my fellow servants. We're after a prize tonight,,
But we shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light;
Yet, if they press us sharply, and harry us, causing a fray,
Then look for It by moonlight,
Watch for It by moonlight,
We'll come to It by moonlight, though hell should bar the way."




PART TWO

I (II)


They said no word to the landlord, they just climbed in instead,
But they saw the helpless hobbit - looking fast asleep in his bed;
Two of them knelt at the casement, with drawn swords at their side!
There was death at every window;
And hell at one dark window;
For the bolsterman could see, that now turning was the tide.

II (III)

They had circled the bed with intention, with many a sniggering jest;
They had found a jacket beside the bed, with a 'Baggins' sewed on the breast!
"Now, keep it secret!" they hissed to him.
He heard the dead men say—
Look for It by moonlight;
Watch for It by moonlight;
We'll come to It by moonlight, though hell should bar the way!

III (VII)

Clink-clink, in the frosty silence! Clink-clink, in the echoing night!
Nearer they crept and nearer! Their swords were a pale light!
His eyes grew wide for a moment; he drew one last deep breath,
Then the figures moved in the moonlight,
Their sword thrusts shattered the moonlight,
Shattered the bolster in the moonlight and slashed him—intending death.

IV (VIII)

They turned; they looked upon the bed; they knew it was not Baggins who lay
Still, with his "head" upon the pillow, slashed with their own dark swords!
Not till the light shown in, their faces turned on his form
And saw the bolsterman they'd "slaughtered,"
The bolsterman they'd thought they'd slaughtered,
He'd taken Baggin's place in the moonlight, and "died" in the darkness there.

IX

Now, they screeched like madmen, shrieking a curse to the sky,
With the bolsterman lying before them, and moonlight to see him by!
They climbed from the room in the waning night; denied their chance to gloat,
And they shot down the lane on their way,
Down like lightening on the lane,
And he lay in his bed in the inn, with tatters of blanket at his throat.

* * * * * *

X

And still of a winter's night, they say, when the wind is in the trees,
When the moon is a ghostly white, unchanged by the forceful breeze,
When the inn is quite as a mouse, with hardly even a snore,
A bolsterman is lying—
Lying—lying—
A bolsterman is lying, playing his role evermore.

XI

Over the cobbles they may cautiously creep, in the dark inn-yard,
They tap with their fists on the windows, but all is locked and barred;
A dark glare at the window, and what should happen then
But a single blow to the window,
Just a single blow to the window,
A stealthy blow to the window and then, the window is forced in.

And the bolsterman lies within.

*Yes, I am aware that there is no such word as "slinkle." :p

[Celuien]

This is a ballad sung by Finduilas as Turin is deaf to her cries for help. It's based on a traditional ballad out of Kentucky that has become somewhat more famous in recent years...

I am a maid of constant sorrow
I've seen trouble all my days.
I bid farewell to old Nargothrond
The place where I dwelt many days.
(The place where she dwelt many days.)

For many long years I've been in trouble
No love from you have I found
Now comes Glaurung, and you've been spellbound
I have no friends to help me now.

(chorus) She has no friends to help her now

It's fare thee well my own true love
I never expect to see you again
For I'm bound to end in curséd Angband
I'll die before you come again.

(chorus) She'll die before you come again.

You can bury me in some green mound
For many years where I may lay
Then you may learn to love another
While I am sleeping in my grave.

(chorus) While she is sleeping in her grave.

[The Saucepan Man]

The deadline is July 1st. Have fun!Ai! I ain't gonna make it. If you could extend it a day or so, I would be grateful. If not, I'm outta here. :rolleyes:

[littlemanpoet]

Greetings. I give you a perspective not often given. This is a song by Bobsegerdil, Burn the Mage.

{Sauron mulls it over}
In this tall and loathsome tower, east of Gorgoroth
You can hear the tortured prisoners moaning their lone song
You think about the Baggins who has your Ring; him it will cost.
But your thoughts begin their wandering, the way they always do.
When you're searching untold hours and you hope it won't be long.
And you don't see much of anything, you just wish you've finally won through.
You say, here I am, the Dark Lord again. There I am, lord of the age.
Here I go, Dark Lord again.
There I go. Burn the mage.
Well you see into a palantir, stung by the one on the road,
You can feel his eyes upon you as he shows his new-forged blade
You pretend it doesnt bother you, but you just want to explode.
Most times you ignore their talk, other times you don't.
Oh the same old battle, will they never bow to your command?
They always say you're too strong, then they still make a stand.
Here I am, the Dark Lord again. There I am, lord of the age.
Here I go, Dark Lord again.
There I go. Burn that mage.
Out there beyond Mordor you're a miles and miles away,
Every ounce of will, they use against you all day,
As the Ring wears down Baggins' body with the torture that you play.
Later in the darkness as you watch with lidless eye,
With the echo from the torturers singing like a sigh,
You stoke the fires of Mount Doom, fearing hidden lore.
Now here I am, Dark Lord again. There I am, lord of the age.
Here I go. Dark Lord again.
There I go. Burn the mage.
Here I am, Dark Lord again. There I am, lord of the age.
Ah here I go, Dark Lord again.
There I go. Burn that mage!
************************************************** *********************
On a long and lonesome highway, east of omaha.
You can listen to the engine moaning out its one lone song
You can think about woman, or the girl you knew the night before,
But your thoughts will soon be wandering, the way they always do.
When your riding sixteen hours and theres nothing much to do
And you dont feel much like riding, you just wish the trip was through.
Say, here I am, on the road again. there I am, up on the stage.
Here I go, playing star again.
There I go, turn the page.
Well you walk into a restaurant, strung out from the road,
You can feel the eyes upon you as your shaking off the cold
You pretend it doesnt bother you, but you just want to explode.
Most times you cant hear em talk, other times you can.
Oh the same old cliche, as that woman on her a man
You always see my number, you dont dare make a stand.
Here I am, on the road again. there I am, up on the stage.
Here I go, playing star again.
There I go, turn the page.
Out there in the spotlight your a million miles away,
Every ounce of energy, you try and give away,
As the sweat pours out your body like the music that you play.
Later in the evening as you lie awake in bed,
With the echo from the amplifiers ringing in your head,
You smoke the days last cigarette, remembering what she said.
Now here I am, on the road again. there I am, up on the stage.
Here I go, playing star again.
There I go, turn the page.
Here I am, on the road again. there I am, up on the stage.
Ah here I go, playing star again.
There I go, there I go.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Ai! I ain't gonna make it. If you could extend it a day or so, I would be grateful. If not, I'm outta here. :rolleyes:

Consider it extended. :)

[Gurthang]

It's Gurthang, yet again, making another appearance to just try to become Middle-Earth's Idol. After Googling "ballads" to get a feel for what they were, I set out to find one that I liked. I came across one by Alexi Murdoch titled All My Days (http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=1&pmmsid=1574480&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.windowsmedia.com). The lyrics are almost entirely unaltered; I only felt the need to change one word. So I'll be singing in the voice of Aragorn, and here we go:

Well I have been searching all of my days
All of my days
Many a road, you know
I’ve been walking on
All of my days
And I’ve been trying to find
What’s been in my mind
As the days keep turning into night

Well I have been quietly standing in the shade
All of my days
Watch the sky breaking on the promise that we made
All of this rain
And I’ve been trying to find
What’s been in my mind
As the days keep turning into night

Well many a night I found myself with no friends standing near
All of my days
I cried aloud
I shook my hands
What am I doing here
All of these days
For I look around me
And my eyes confound me
And it’s just too bright
As the days keep turning into night

Now I see clearly
It’s you I’m looking for
All of my days
Soon I’ll smile
I know I’ll feel this loneliness no more
All of my days
For I look around me
And it seems you've found me
And it’s coming into sight
As the days keep turning into night
As the days keep turning into night
And even breathing feels all right
Yes, even breathing feels all right
Now even breathing feels all right
It’s even breathing
Feels all right

[The Only Real Estel]

Heh.

Sorry, but if this round goes on too much longer I might have to post another ballad & you all wouldn't want that! :eek:

[Valesse]

*Vala wiggles, now completely tangled in microphone wires*

Thats alright! Really! The round is finished! Voting will begin shortly!
Someone help me up... Please!!

[Mithalwen]

EEK ..I have something at last but can't post it til after work!!1

[Sleepy Ranger]

EEK ..I have something at last but can't post it til after work!!1

Its all good, I'm giving you till the 8th. At first light on the 8th GMT the deadline shall end. Yes Saucey, you have till then as well. Get to work! >: (

[Glirdan]

Okay, I shall be giving my judgements as soon as everyone is done. But seriously, where is Wilwa!?!? I really need to call her tonight...

[Mithalwen]

Aldarion and Erendis to the tune of Scarborough Fair, my own voice in dark contralto mode, which suits the tune more than just about anything else I have tried to sing :rolleyes:




Are you going to Emerië?
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Remember me to one who lives there,
For she once was a true love of mine.


Tell her to be the queen of my heart,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
And not to weep whenever we part,
And then she'll be a true love of mine.


Bid her not grudge my long years away,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Though her life has far shorter stay,
And then she'll be a true love of mine.

Bid her to yield and return to my side,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Remember her duty and forget her pride,
And then she'll be a true love of mine.


Ask her to do me this courtesy,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
My Elestirnë again she will be,
And then she'll be a true love of mine.


Have you been to Armenelos?
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Remember me to one who lives there,
For he once was a true love of mine.


Ask him to dwell for ever on land,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Away from the salt water and the sea-sand,
For then he'll be a true love of mine.


Ask him build ships without felling a tree,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
And to forget his mistress the sea,
For then he'll be a true love of mine.


Ask him to yield to my will in all things,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
And grant me the life span of Kings,
For then he'll be a true love of mine.


When he has done and finished his task,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Ask him to come for the queen of his heart,
For then he'll be a true love of mine.


If you say that you can't, then I shall reply,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
Oh, Let me know that at least you will try,
Or you'll never be a true love of mine.


Love imposes impossible tasks,
Westmansweed and sweet evermind,
But none more than any heart would ask,
I must know you're a true love of mine.

[The Saucepan Man]

Er ... am I too late?

I do hope not.

I will be singing The Ballad of Sam and Frodo, a song originally performed by the Shire pop combo The Vittles.

Standing on the shore at Parth Galen,
Trying to get to Mordor and Doom.
Denethor’s son said, "Now give me the One".
You know I had to use the Ring to resume.

Quests - you know they ain't easy,
You know how hard they can be.
The way things are going
It’s gonna overcome me.

Finally made the Emyn Muil border,
Dead Marshes stretched out ahead.
Smeagol joined us to say,
"We can makes it O.K.,
But beware the tricksy lights of the dead".

Quests - you know they ain't easy,
You know how hard they can be.
The way things are going
It’s gonna overcome me.

From Morannon to the borders of Gondor,
Hanging out in Henneth Annûn.
Young Faramir said, "You have a black road ahead”
I said, "We're only trying to get our job done".

Quests - you know they ain't easy,
You know how hard they can be.
The way things are going
It’s gonna overcome me.

Saving up our Lembas for the journey home,
Putting all our hope in destiny.
Last night Samwise said,
"Oh boy, that Gollum’s bad
I don’t trust him with you
Or the Ring - Slink!"

Through the frightening cave of the Spider,
Poisoned by her venomous sting.
Samwise he said, "Now that Frodo is dead,
It’s up to me to unmake the Ring".

Quests - you know they ain't easy,
You know how hard they can be.
The way things are going
It’s gonna overcome me.

Caught by Orcs but rescued by Samwise.
Finally made Orodruin.
The voice in my mind said, "The Ring it is mine!”
‘Twas Gollum proved the Ring’s undoing.

Quests - you know they ain't easy,
You know how hard they can be.
Here at the ending of all things
I’m glad that Sam is with me.
Here at the ending of all things
I’m glad that Sam is with me.

[The Only Real Estel]

Well I know where Wilwa's been at least one of these nights* ;)

Maybe I'll write a book...


*Think Paula Abdul/Corey Clark :p

[Sleepy Ranger]

Okay now that I'm finally on both feet (ie; no more travelling for a couple of weeks) we can move on. Since I'm too tired (lazy) to make a poll PM your choices to either of the four of us. Votes should be in by 17th, results will be in on the 18th. My comments will be up when I'm awake. ie; tomorrow (15th July)

[Glirdan]

My comments will be up later on tonight. If not tonight, than sometime tomorrow (ie, the 15ht. Or as I like to call it, my birthday!! :D ). Sorry about making you guys wait for these. I know, we're incompetent judges. :rolleyes: Well, some of us anyway...