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mark12_30 · 10-10-2005, 03:53 PM

Lindir read from his clipboard and announced, "The three nominees are Stephen Oliver, Broceliande (Starlit Jewel) and The Tolkien Ensemble."

Muttered comments rose from the surrounding crowds. "The Tolkien Ensemble's singer has a good deep voice. Very Galadriel-like, " said one.

His friend nodded. "And the accompaniment has a good elvish flavor."

Someone three rows down snorted derisively. "Too bad the enchantment was broken by the mispronunciation of twined as twinned."

"How about Oliver?" replied a fourth.

"Not a chance, " said an elf nearby. "Stephen Oliver, alas, is much better at portraying the music of men than of elves. And I like bells as much as any elf, but I don't know where he found the ones he used."

Bilbo gave the envelope to Lindir, who opened it. "The award goes to Starlit Jewel. Memorable, haunting, sweet, poignant, and believable." Waves of applause filled the auditorium.

mark12_30 · 10-10-2005, 05:44 PM

Broceliande's lead singer, in her green velvet gown, recieved the award amid waves of applause.

Lindir lifted his clipboard once again.

"Best Rendition of a Rohirric Lament. Nominees are Stephen Oliver and The Tolkien Ensemble."

On the rightmost edge of the crowd, a blonde man snapped alert. "Oh, no. Not that. No."

"What's the matter, Eomer?" replied Eothain.

"They turned my war cry into a widow's lament. I can't bear it." Eomer stood to his feet. "Oliver! Oliver!"

"My Lord! " gasped Eothain, horrified at such unseemly behavior.

Lindir nodded at Eomer with a smile, and opened the envelope. "Stephen Oliver, for his rendition of "Red Fell the Dew In Rammas Echor." The applause was long and loud.

Eomer sat down and whistled with relief. "That was close."

10-10-2005, 03:53 PM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Best Rendition of Galadriel's Lament Lindir read from his clipboard and announced, "The three nominees are Stephen Oliver, Broceliande (Starlit Jewel) and The Tolkien Ensemble." Muttered comments rose from the surrounding crowds. "The Tolkien Ensemble's singer has a good deep voice. Very Galadriel-like, " said one. His friend nodded. "And the accompaniment has a good elvish flavor." Someone three rows down snorted derisively. "Too bad the enchantment was broken by the mispronunciation of twined as twinned." "How about Oliver?" replied a fourth. "Not a chance, " said an elf nearby. "Stephen Oliver, alas, is much better at portraying the music of men than of elves. And I like bells as much as any elf, but I don't know where he found the ones he used." Bilbo gave the envelope to Lindir, who opened it. "The award goes to Starlit Jewel. Memorable, haunting, sweet, poignant, and believable." Waves of applause filled the auditorium. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 10-10-2005 at 05:47 PM.

10-10-2005, 05:44 PM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Broceliande's lead singer, in her green velvet gown, recieved the award amid waves of applause. Lindir lifted his clipboard once again. "Best Rendition of a Rohirric Lament. Nominees are Stephen Oliver and The Tolkien Ensemble." On the rightmost edge of the crowd, a blonde man snapped alert. "Oh, no. Not that. No." "What's the matter, Eomer?" replied Eothain. "They turned my war cry into a widow's lament. I can't bear it." Eomer stood to his feet. "Oliver! Oliver!" "My Lord! " gasped Eothain, horrified at such unseemly behavior. Lindir nodded at Eomer with a smile, and opened the envelope. "Stephen Oliver, for his rendition of "Red Fell the Dew In Rammas Echor." The applause was long and loud. Eomer sat down and whistled with relief. "That was close." __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 10-10-2005 at 05:52 PM.