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The Only Real Estel · 07-06-2006, 06:35 PM

Heh.

Sorry, but if this round goes on too much longer I might have to post another ballad & you all wouldn't want that!

Valesse · 07-06-2006, 08:24 PM

*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 · 07-07-2006, 06:17 AM

EEK ..I have something at last but can't post it til after work!!1

Sleepy Ranger · 07-07-2006, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

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 · 07-07-2006, 07:54 AM

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 · 07-07-2006, 01:47 PM

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

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** · 07-10-2006, 08:14 PM

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 · 07-14-2006, 07:50 AM

Well I know where Wilwa's been at least one of these nights*

Maybe I'll write a book...

*Think Paula Abdul/Corey Clark

Sleepy Ranger · 07-14-2006, 10:27 AM

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 · 07-14-2006, 10:32 AM

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!!

). Sorry about making you guys wait for these. I know, we're incompetent judges.

Well, some of us anyway...

wilwarin538 · 07-14-2006, 01:03 PM

No worries I am here! (and no Estel I wasn't with Corey Clark

)

So here are my comments, which are, like always, short and sweet:

Anguirel: That was really good, very touching, brought tears to my eyes.

Celuien: Very pretty ballad, you did a great job with that one! And you also look very cute tonight, where did you buy that adorable top?

Elempi: That was an interesting song, very powerful. Good job.

Estel: Very good, I always liked that ballad. Slinkle is now my favorite word.

Gurthang: Very nice, I really enjoyed it, you showed a lot of passion, good work.

Hookbill: Well....uhmm.....that was definetely.....a.....interesting.....good job.

Mith: Also a very pretty song, I enjoyed that very much.

Saucie: Touching and powerful, amazing!

Good luck everyone!

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-14-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wilwarin538

Hookbill: Well.... uhmm ..... that was definetely .....a ..... interesting ..... good job.

'An' interesting good job? Hmmm.

Clearly there are too few Genesis fans around here!

Perhaps I should do King Crimson next.

Celuien · 07-14-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wilwarin538

Where did you buy that adorable top?

At the Gap of Rohan, of course (to borrow from REB).

Sleepy Ranger · 07-15-2006, 11:39 AM

Hookbill the Goomba

Well... that was certainly a brave and idiotic performance, more to the brave though. Anyway with that song I believe you've just booked your ticket out of this competition.

Anguirel

Not as good as your past performances but still I think you did alright. You could've done better, that performance certainly did not compliment you in any way at all. I expect better from you.

The Only Real Estel

I think this has been your best performance so far. Stunning voice, I know I may have been very critical of you in the past but with that performance you've convinced me young man. You could very well be our very first Middle-Earth Idol.

Celuien

Now I don't mean to be rude but that was terrible. I think our friend Hookbill has just found some competition for elimination. Good luck to you.

Elempi

I think that was a somewhat rushed performance. I've heard you do better than that and in fact I'd expect you to do better than that. Now I don't mean to be rude but Wilwa and Glirdy could probably put on a better ballad than that and that is saying something. By the way, you should check out my new book '100 Ways To Diss Your Co-judges'.

Gurthang

Its no secret, you're one of my favorites in this competition so you know when I say I don't mean to be rude I really do mean it. That wasn't really such a good performance, I heard a rumor that you had some trouble figuring out what a ballad is. In the end you did come up with something and I guess you did well enough to see yourself through but I've come to expect better from you.

Mithalwen

To be honest with you that wasn't the best performance of the night but it wasn't the worst either. You did okay, it got a bit boring in the middle but you ended it strong enough.

Saucepanman

I didn't believe I would ever have to say this after a performance from you but... that was the best performance of the night. Well done Saucepanman, its performances that show us the voice behind all those antics. I had just about ruled you out but you've come back very strongly. Congratulations.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-15-2006, 12:31 PM

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Hookbill the Goomba

Well... that was certainly a brave and idiotic performance, more to the brave though. Anyway with that song I believe you've just booked your ticket out of this competition.

I've been trying to do that the whole time. Why won't anyone listen?

Glirdan · 07-15-2006, 12:51 PM

Jackson's Comments

Hookbill the Goomba

That was an....interesting performance. I found it a little entertaining, but nothing that had that x factor and there were quite a few notes here and there that were just a tad sharp and a tad flat. I think I'm gonna have to agree with Cowell here and say thanks for coming, but you're gone. Sorry dog.

Anguirel

I don't know what Cowell over there was talking about, dog. You were hot tonight!! Great song choice for you and it was just...wow!! Amazing!! Barrow-Downs, we've got a hot one tonight!!

The Only Real Estel

Wow man!! That was undescrbeable!! You have an amazing voice and great stage presence. I think I'll have to agree with Cowell on this, you could be our first Middle-Earth Idol!! I think you're the one to beat tonight dog!!

Celuien

That wasn't a bad performance girl, but I think you could have done a lot better. There were a few spots where you were pitchy and you just didn't have that "Wow" TORE had. But if I may agree with Wilwa, you do look great.

Elempi

Okay, if I may bite back at Cowell before judging you: At least we HAVE talent!!

Now, back to the judging. That wasn't you're best performance dog, but it wasn't bad either. Oh, by the way Cowell, that book of your's isn't that great. You're "jokes" and ways of dissing us co-judges, suck!!

Gurthang

Dude, that was a pretty good performance. One of the best tonight in my opinion, especially since you didn't know exactly what a ballad was. I think you pulled it off this week.

Mithalwen

Once again, not one of the best tonight, but you definetly pulled it off girl. I definetly think we should keep you around another week...especially since you and Celuien are the only girls left...

Saucepanman

Saucy, that was amazing. I think you definetly rivaled TORE for the top of the night. An awsome way to end the show for the night. The song choice was perfect, you're voice was perfect and you had that "WOW" for me. Way to go!

Sleepy Ranger · 07-15-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Glirdy Jackson

You're "jokes" and ways of dissing us co-judges, suck!!

Yes, I agree... you two do a much better job of dissing yourselves than I ever would.

littlemanpoet · 07-21-2006, 08:02 PM

So what's the hold up? When do we start the next round, and what's the theme?

Glirdan · 07-21-2006, 08:43 PM

Well, when it's starting no idea. However, last I heard from Valesse, the theme (but don't take me seriously on this, I haven't talked to any of the other judges in ages [where have they gotten to?]) was going to be Jazz. But like I said I haven't talked to any of them in awhile so don't take my word on it. As for the votes, I have no idea of that eiter. Right now, I'm just as left in the dark as you all are.

Edit: I have just PM'ed my fellow judges about this predicament. I hope to get an answer ASAP.

Sleepy Ranger · 07-21-2006, 11:41 PM

Since Valesse has gone AWOL. Here is the elimination-

Elempi, Mithalwen and Hookbill you are our bottom three tonight.

Elempi you sang Burn The Mage. Glirdy said it wasn't a bad performance but it wasn't your best either, Wilwa thought it was very powerful whereas Sleepy thought it was rushed and that Glirdy and Wilwa could top that.

Mithalwen you sang Aldarion and Erendis. Glirdy said it wasn't the best but you pulled it off, Wilwa thought it was a very pretty song and Sleepy, being honest, thought it got a bit boring in the middle.

Hookbill you sang Harold The Baggins, a Hobbit Restraunt Owner. Glirdy said it was interesting but lacked the x-factor, Wilwa sounded a bit unsure but said it was interesting and Cowell said it was brave and idiotic but more to the brave and then said you just booked your ticket home.

Are the three of you nervous? Well, ladies and gentlemen, leaving us tonight will be... after the break.

<Insert Crazy Ad About Chicken Killing Orcs>

Alright, here we are again one of these three has to leave us tonight. All the judges have said that Elempi has a very good chance to win on more than one ocassion but now you're in the bottom three... Elempi you still could win, have a seat.

That leaves us with Hookbill and Mithalwen. Mithalwen you are safe too, that means Hookbill you shall be leaving us today.

The next theme shall be Country. Thats right, its now Country Week. You have till the 30th of July to get your song in. Good luck.

littlemanpoet · 07-22-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

The next theme shall be Country. Thats right, its now Country Week. You have till the 30th of July to get your song in. Good luck.

Auuugghh!! I'm doomed! I hate country!

Mithalwen · 07-22-2006, 09:20 AM

Well it was a bit harsh getting slated for being boring - for goodness sake it was a ballad

ah well maybe time to have another go at the idea that has been floating round my head since the beginning of the competition but hasn't yet progressed beyond "sometimes it's hard to be an elf queen..."

littlemanpoet · 07-22-2006, 02:37 PM

Elempi cums awn stage costumed lahk Willie Baggins, kumplete wi' scruffed up beeyerd, warshed out kumpleckshun, skraggully hayur, lawng an' unkayumpt.

"Hayowdy folks, Ah'm Willie Baggins, heeyur t' ply mah sawng, Awn thu road agin. An' withayuwt farther uhdew, heeyur goes."

Awn thu road agin
Jes' cain't wait t' git awn thu road agin
thu lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds
An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin
Awn thu road agin
Goin' plices thet Ah've niver bin
Seein' things thet ah may niver see agin,
An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin.

Awn thu road agin
Lahk uh fellowship uv th' Ring we go down thu Aindewin
We're the hawbbit frinds
Insistin' Middle Arth be turnin' our way
An' our way
Is awn thu road agin
Just cain't wait to get awn thu road agin
The lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds
An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin

Awn thu road agin
Lahk a fellowship uv th' Ring we go down thu Aindewin
We're the hawbbit frinds
Insistin' Middle Arth be turnin' our way
An' our way
Is awn thu road agin

Just cain't wait to get awn thu road agin
The lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds
An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin
An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin

"Thayur. Ah hope y'awl lahkd thet."

Elempi walks off stage, pulling barf bag out of pocket; audience hears a humongous hurl off stage....

Gurthang · 07-24-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Auuugghh!! I'm doomed! I hate country!

I share your sentiments exactly. I can almost count the country songs I like on one hand. Good thing I sort of like a couple of recent hits.

Which reminds me, I'm still waiting for an OPEN or POP round so I can pull out my "secret weapon".

The Only Real Estel · 07-25-2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lmp

Auuugghh!! I'm doomed! I hate country!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurthang

I share your sentiments exactly. I can almost count the country songs I like on one hand. Good thing I sort of like a couple of recent hits.

Which reminds me, I'm still waiting for an OPEN or POP round so I can pull out my "secret weapon".

Couldn't agree with you two more. In fact, I already used the one country song that I consider decent aways back to "branch out" from my rocking style a bit.

I remember telling Sleepy I'd be incredibly upset if another time came up where I could've used it...I think he's just spiting me.

Sleepy Ranger · 07-25-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Only Real Estel

Couldn't agree with you two more. In fact, I already used the one country song that I consider decent aways back to "branch out" from my rocking style a bit.

I remember telling Sleepy I'd be incredibly upset if another time came up where I could've used it...I think he's just spiting me.

And I remember telling TORE that I hated country.

Glirdan · 07-25-2006, 04:33 PM

Here is a link to an interview with this past weeks eviction from the competition, Hookbill the Goomba.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-25-2006, 06:58 PM

Well, being no fan of Country Music myself, I shall do as Jake and Elroy did when confronted with a similar proposition.

*The Saucepan Man starts up a vigorous, cantering beat on his pans*

Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'

Runnin', runnin', runnin'
O’er the plains of Rohan
Keep them Hobbits runnin'
Smallfry!
Pay no heed to Grishnákh
Hell-bent for Orthanc
We are the fightin' Uruk-Hai.
All the things I'm callin',
Manflesh, grog, and brawlin',
Are waiting at the end of my flight.

Push 'em on, tie 'em up
Tie 'em up, push 'em on
Push 'em on, tie 'em up
Smallfry
Move 'em out, bring 'em in,
Bring 'em in, move 'em out,
Move 'em out, bring 'em in
Smallfry!

Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'

Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though the pace is gruelin'
Keep them Hobbits movin'
Smallfry!
Don't try to feast upon 'em
Just grab, bind, and haul 'em
Soon we'll be back in Isengard.
I’m Uglúk, I’m commandin'
And Sharkû is demandin',
Demandin' the Hobbits unmarred.

Push 'em on, tie 'em up
Tie 'em up, push 'em on
Push 'em on, tie 'em up
Smallfry
Move 'em out, bring 'em in,
Bring 'em in, move 'em out,
Move 'em out, bring 'em in
Smallfry!

Yah!
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Yah!
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Yah!
Smallfry
Yah!
Smallfry!

The Only Real Estel · 07-27-2006, 08:12 PM

Well, I suppose since I must - here's my song for this round.

It's called I Like It, I Love It, sung by Thorin Oakenshield about the treasure under the Mountain. (I Like It, I Love It - Tim McGraw)

I've been on my feet now fer what seems like forever,
I'm battered and bruised but I want back my treasure.
It's got me feelin' greedy I can just taste the pleasure,

I ain't ate a square meal fer what seems like a year.
We're gonna catch fire if we're not real aware,
But gems like the Arkenstone are more than just rare!

And I like it, I love it, I want some more of it,
I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard.
Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred,
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.

My Mother and Father tried to teach me to share,
But right now I find it real hard to care.
Now I'm holdin' rare diamonds and gatherin' up gold,

I'll weather the battle and get throught the cold.
Crossin' my fingers, and countin' every man,
Refusin' to give in to any demand.

'Cause I like it, I love it, I want some more of it,
I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard.
Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred,
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.

Got to draw my sword and get up
Get up and rally all the dwarves to my side.
Soon enough Dain will answer my summon,
Then we'll send the enemy off and runnin'...
They won't get no gold from my hide.

'Cause I like it, I love it, I want some more of it,
I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard.
Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred,
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.

Celuien · 07-29-2006, 10:51 AM

Howdy, agin' folks. This lil tune is called "White Miurvor, White Lightning" (White Lightning, George Jones) an' it's sung by Arwen 'bout her daddy.

Well in ol' Rivendell, way back in the hills
Me and my old pappy had a hand in a still
We brewed white miruvor' 'til the sun went down
Then he'd fill him a jug and he'd pass it around
Mighty, mighty pleasin, pappy Elrond's brewin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

Chorus:
Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were looking, tryin to book him,
But my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

--- Instrumental ---

Well I asked my old pappy why he called his brew
White lightnin' 'stead of miurvor dew
I took a little sip and right away I knew
As my eyes bugged out and my face turned blue
Lightnin' started flashin' and thunder started crashin'
Shhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

Chorus:
Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were searchin', and they were thirsty too,
So my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

Well a Mirkwood slicker came and he said "I'm tough"
"I think I wanna taste that powerful stuff"
He took one g-g-glug and drank it right down
And I heard him a moaning as he hit the ground
Mighty, mighty pleasin', pappy Elrond's brewin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

Chorus:
Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were searchin', and they were thirsty too,
So my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'

Gurthang · 07-29-2006, 02:07 PM

Well, I'm going to be singing country tonight. *gasps from audience* I know that seems out of character for me, Gurthang, to do, but I hope you can forgive me.

I'll be singing as Sam, who is thinking of his friendship with Frodo and lamenting over his departure from ME, which took place long before the song was written. The song will be called What Hurt the Most. I hope you like it. (What Hurts the Most* by Rascal Flatts)

I can take the rain on the roof of this hobbit hole
That don’t bother me
It only makes a few tears now when it comes back to my mind
I’m not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though remembering with you gone seems so empty
There are days every now and again I pretend to forget
But I can never really

What hurt the most
Was being so close
And watching you sail away
Because you couldn't stay
And still wondering
If I'll see you again
Because you are there to stay
And I might not go that way.

It’s hard to go through life without you, knowing what you did for them
But they don't know
It’s hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I know
Still harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin’ without their thanks
But I know if we could do it over
You'd still trade give away what you did to save all of Middle-Earth
and without them knowing

What hurt the most
Was being so close
And watching you sail away
Because you couldn't stay
And still wondering
If I'll see you again
Because you are there to stay
And I might not go that way.

What hurt the most
Was being so close
And watching you sail away
Because you couldn't stay
And still wondering
If I'll see you again
Because you are there to stay
And I might not go that way.

Because you are there to stay
I hope I can go that way.

*There is some dialogue at the end of that recording. I don't exactly know what it is, but I found it a little funny.

Anguirel · 07-30-2006, 03:51 PM

Extension till tomorrow, please!

And if some passing kind-hearted Alpha Female wolf would like to send me an exemplar and brief history (or perhaps "low-down") of this peculiar art "country" I would be much obliged...

Sleepy Ranger · 07-30-2006, 10:20 PM

Well we had it extended till today for Mithalwen so yeah, do what you can.

As for a history on country erm... wait... I'm not female, I don't need to tell you!

Anyway, I'm certain you could find a Rascall Flatts song that'll fit or Tim McGraw maybe. Just google 'country music' and go with what you can. Nobody really likes country anyway so yeah...

Celuien · 07-31-2006, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Anguirel

And if some passing kind-hearted Alpha Female wolf would like to send me an exemplar and brief history (or perhaps "low-down") of this peculiar art "country" I would be much obliged...

Female, and not a wolf. But I'll respond anyway.

This may be a little too detailed, but it looks like it gives a pretty good history of country music.

Mithalwen · 07-31-2006, 06:07 AM

Thanks Celuien, I think he was referring to me but it is not really my speciality - I do have something to post after work which I am reasonably happy with though I have never really visualised myself as Kenny Rogers...

Anguirel · 07-31-2006, 09:24 AM

Ahem. I present For A Change, by some yokel called Neal McCoy. Sung in the voice of Khamul the Easterling...

It seems like all my life
I've never been satisfied
Ain't nothin' I ain't tried
Takin' every sorcerous art
Tryin' to find my ring on the range

Been close a time or two
To seein' that dream come true
But I never could follow through
Couldn't drop the other shoe
'Cause pretty soon I knew
I'd be searchin' for a change

For a change
I can't see a little sunlight
Shinin' through the pourin' rain
I swear it's gettin' so much brighter
It burns up my horse's mane
You know I can't get used to this
So right now it still feels strange
To be a happy wraith
I'm talkin' 'bout a happy wraith
I'm a happy wraith
For a change

Ring I must confess
I live for your caress
Every single time we kiss
I know that I've been blessed
I wanna keep you I confess
And in Dol Guldur I wanna remain

Goodbye o' wander lust
I been there long enough
Those times they sure are tough
Things sure are lookin' up
Ever since I got my ring
I ain't lookin' for a change

For a change
I can't see a little sunlight
Shinin' through the pourin' rain
I swear it's gettin' so much brighter
As I ride down Hobbit lanes
You know I could get used to this
A little ring on the range
I'm a happy wraith
Master you made me a happy wraith
I'm a happy wraith
For a change
For a change

Celuien · 07-31-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Thanks Celuien, I think he was referring to me but it is not really my speciality - I do have something to post after work which I am reasonably happy with though I have never really visualised myself as Kenny Rogers...

Ah. I see.

Just thought I'd help in case the deadline grew close(r).

Anguirel · 07-31-2006, 10:50 AM

Thankyou all assorted Ranger, Frog and Wolf helpers...

Mithalwen · 07-31-2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celuien

Ah. I see.

Just thought I'd help in case the deadline grew close(r).

No I am glad you did - I wasn't around yesterday and as I say I wouldn't have been much help....

Mithalwen · 07-31-2006, 12:17 PM

Well much as I would prefer to be impersonating Galadriel, I still couldn't get "Sometimes it's hard to be an elf-queen to work" so this is Frodo singing about his first meeting with Aragorn. Kenny Roger's " The Gambler" is a cover version of this original lyric :

The Ranger

On a starry Autumn evenin' at the Prancin' Pony,
When we met up with the ranger; I was far to scared to sleep.
So we took turns a watchin' out the window for the Nazgul
'Til the silence go too much, and he began to speak.

He said, "Frodo, I've spent my life readin' fear in people's faces
And knowin' what their chances were and what they had to hide.
So if you don't mind my sayin', I can see you're in great trouble
For a taste of your "Old Winyards" I'll will be your guide."

So I handed him my bottle and he drank down my last swallow.
Then he bummed some "Old Toby" and asked me for a light.
And the night got deathly quiet, and his face lost all expression.
Said, "if you're to survive this quest , boy, ya gotta keep outta sight.

With wraiths - you got to know when to burn'em, when to drown 'em,
Know when to hide away and know when to run.
You never use the One ring when the Nazgul're hunting for you.
There'll be time enough for restin' when the Quest is done.

Now ev'ry Ranger knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' when to run away away and knowing when to fight.
'cause ev'ry fight has a winner and ev'ry fight a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to see the next day's light."

So when he'd finished speakin', he turned back towards the window,
Knocked out his pipe and was lost to his own thought.
And somewhere in the darkness the Ranger dreamt of Arwen.
But in his final words I found small comfort.

You got to know when to burn'em, when to drown 'em,
Know when to hide away and know when to run.
You never use the One ring when the Nazgul're hunting for you.
There'll be time enough for restin' when the Quest is done.

07-06-2006, 06:35 PM	#241
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	*Drumroll* Heh. Sorry, but if this round goes on too much longer I might have to post another ballad & you all wouldn't want that!

07-06-2006, 08:24 PM	#242
Valesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: \|Away Posts: 614	Vala wiggles, now completely tangled in microphone wires Thats alright! Really! The round is finished! Voting will begin shortly! Someone help me up... Please!! __________________ "Loo, what sholde a man in thyse dayes now wryte, 'egges' or 'eyren'?" - Caxton, Eneydos

07-07-2006, 06:17 AM	#243
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	EEK ..I have something at last but can't post it til after work!!1 __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-07-2006, 07:54 AM	#245
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	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... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

07-07-2006, 01:47 PM	#246
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	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 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. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#247
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	The Ballad of Sam and Frodo 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. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-14-2006, 07:50 AM	#248
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	where's your comments, Glirdy? Well I know where Wilwa's been at least one of these nights* Maybe I'll write a book... *Think Paula Abdul/Corey Clark

07-14-2006, 10:27 AM	#249
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	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) __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

07-14-2006, 10:32 AM	#250
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	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!! ). Sorry about making you guys wait for these. I know, we're incompetent judges. Well, some of us anyway... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

07-14-2006, 01:03 PM	#251
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	No worries I am here! (and no Estel I wasn't with Corey Clark ) So here are my comments, which are, like always, short and sweet: Anguirel: That was really good, very touching, brought tears to my eyes. Celuien: Very pretty ballad, you did a great job with that one! And you also look very cute tonight, where did you buy that adorable top? Elempi: That was an interesting song, very powerful. Good job. Estel: Very good, I always liked that ballad. Slinkle is now my favorite word. Gurthang: Very nice, I really enjoyed it, you showed a lot of passion, good work. Hookbill: Well....uhmm.....that was definetely.....a.....interesting.....good job. Mith: Also a very pretty song, I enjoyed that very much. Saucie: Touching and powerful, amazing! Good luck everyone! __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

07-15-2006, 11:39 AM	#254
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Cowell's Comments Hookbill the Goomba Well... that was certainly a brave and idiotic performance, more to the brave though. Anyway with that song I believe you've just booked your ticket out of this competition. Anguirel Not as good as your past performances but still I think you did alright. You could've done better, that performance certainly did not compliment you in any way at all. I expect better from you. The Only Real Estel I think this has been your best performance so far. Stunning voice, I know I may have been very critical of you in the past but with that performance you've convinced me young man. You could very well be our very first Middle-Earth Idol. Celuien Now I don't mean to be rude but that was terrible. I think our friend Hookbill has just found some competition for elimination. Good luck to you. Elempi I think that was a somewhat rushed performance. I've heard you do better than that and in fact I'd expect you to do better than that. Now I don't mean to be rude but Wilwa and Glirdy could probably put on a better ballad than that and that is saying something. By the way, you should check out my new book '100 Ways To Diss Your Co-judges'. Gurthang Its no secret, you're one of my favorites in this competition so you know when I say I don't mean to be rude I really do mean it. That wasn't really such a good performance, I heard a rumor that you had some trouble figuring out what a ballad is. In the end you did come up with something and I guess you did well enough to see yourself through but I've come to expect better from you. Mithalwen To be honest with you that wasn't the best performance of the night but it wasn't the worst either. You did okay, it got a bit boring in the middle but you ended it strong enough. Saucepanman I didn't believe I would ever have to say this after a performance from you but... that was the best performance of the night. Well done Saucepanman, its performances that show us the voice behind all those antics. I had just about ruled you out but you've come back very strongly. Congratulations. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

07-15-2006, 12:51 PM	#256
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Jackson's Comments Hookbill the Goomba That was an....interesting performance. I found it a little entertaining, but nothing that had that x factor and there were quite a few notes here and there that were just a tad sharp and a tad flat. I think I'm gonna have to agree with Cowell here and say thanks for coming, but you're gone. Sorry dog. Anguirel I don't know what Cowell over there was talking about, dog. You were hot tonight!! Great song choice for you and it was just...wow!! Amazing!! Barrow-Downs, we've got a hot one tonight!! The Only Real Estel Wow man!! That was undescrbeable!! You have an amazing voice and great stage presence. I think I'll have to agree with Cowell on this, you could be our first Middle-Earth Idol!! I think you're the one to beat tonight dog!! Celuien That wasn't a bad performance girl, but I think you could have done a lot better. There were a few spots where you were pitchy and you just didn't have that "Wow" TORE had. But if I may agree with Wilwa, you do look great. Elempi Okay, if I may bite back at Cowell before judging you: At least we HAVE talent!! Now, back to the judging. That wasn't you're best performance dog, but it wasn't bad either. Oh, by the way Cowell, that book of your's isn't that great. You're "jokes" and ways of dissing us co-judges, suck!! Gurthang Dude, that was a pretty good performance. One of the best tonight in my opinion, especially since you didn't know exactly what a ballad was. I think you pulled it off this week. Mithalwen Once again, not one of the best tonight, but you definetly pulled it off girl. I definetly think we should keep you around another week...especially since you and Celuien are the only girls left... Saucepanman Saucy, that was amazing. I think you definetly rivaled TORE for the top of the night. An awsome way to end the show for the night. The song choice was perfect, you're voice was perfect and you had that "WOW" for me. Way to go! __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

07-21-2006, 08:02 PM	#258
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	So what's the hold up? When do we start the next round, and what's the theme?

07-21-2006, 08:43 PM	#259
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Well, when it's starting no idea. However, last I heard from Valesse, the theme (but don't take me seriously on this, I haven't talked to any of the other judges in ages [where have they gotten to?]) was going to be Jazz. But like I said I haven't talked to any of them in awhile so don't take my word on it. As for the votes, I have no idea of that eiter. Right now, I'm just as left in the dark as you all are. Edit: I have just PM'ed my fellow judges about this predicament. I hope to get an answer ASAP. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf Last edited by Glirdan; 07-21-2006 at 08:48 PM.

07-21-2006, 11:41 PM	#260
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Since Valesse has gone AWOL. Here is the elimination- Elempi, Mithalwen and Hookbill you are our bottom three tonight. Elempi you sang Burn The Mage. Glirdy said it wasn't a bad performance but it wasn't your best either, Wilwa thought it was very powerful whereas Sleepy thought it was rushed and that Glirdy and Wilwa could top that. Mithalwen you sang Aldarion and Erendis. Glirdy said it wasn't the best but you pulled it off, Wilwa thought it was a very pretty song and Sleepy, being honest, thought it got a bit boring in the middle. Hookbill you sang Harold The Baggins, a Hobbit Restraunt Owner. Glirdy said it was interesting but lacked the x-factor, Wilwa sounded a bit unsure but said it was interesting and Cowell said it was brave and idiotic but more to the brave and then said you just booked your ticket home. Are the three of you nervous? Well, ladies and gentlemen, leaving us tonight will be... after the break. <Insert Crazy Ad About Chicken Killing Orcs> Alright, here we are again one of these three has to leave us tonight. All the judges have said that Elempi has a very good chance to win on more than one ocassion but now you're in the bottom three... Elempi you still could win, have a seat. That leaves us with Hookbill and Mithalwen. Mithalwen you are safe too, that means Hookbill you shall be leaving us today. The next theme shall be Country. Thats right, its now Country Week. You have till the 30th of July to get your song in. Good luck. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

07-22-2006, 09:20 AM	#262
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	With a hey and a hey nonny no! Well it was a bit harsh getting slated for being boring - for goodness sake it was a ballad ah well maybe time to have another go at the idea that has been floating round my head since the beginning of the competition but hasn't yet progressed beyond "sometimes it's hard to be an elf queen..." __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-22-2006, 02:37 PM	#263
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Elempi cums awn stage costumed lahk Willie Baggins, kumplete wi' scruffed up beeyerd, warshed out kumpleckshun, skraggully hayur, lawng an' unkayumpt. "Hayowdy folks, Ah'm Willie Baggins, heeyur t' ply mah sawng, Awn thu road agin. An' withayuwt farther uhdew, heeyur goes." Awn thu road agin Jes' cain't wait t' git awn thu road agin thu lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin Awn thu road agin Goin' plices thet Ah've niver bin Seein' things thet ah may niver see agin, An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin. Awn thu road agin Lahk uh fellowship uv th' Ring we go down thu Aindewin We're the hawbbit frinds Insistin' Middle Arth be turnin' our way An' our way Is awn thu road agin Just cain't wait to get awn thu road agin The lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin Awn thu road agin Lahk a fellowship uv th' Ring we go down thu Aindewin We're the hawbbit frinds Insistin' Middle Arth be turnin' our way An' our way Is awn thu road agin Just cain't wait to get awn thu road agin The lahf ah luv is smokin' ol' toby wi' mah hawbbit frinds An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin An' ah cain't wait to get awn thu road agin "Thayur. Ah hope y'awl lahkd thet." Elempi walks off stage, pulling barf bag out of pocket; audience hears a humongous hurl off stage....

07-25-2006, 04:33 PM	#267
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Here is a link to an interview with this past weeks eviction from the competition, Hookbill the Goomba. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

07-25-2006, 06:58 PM	#268
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Well, being no fan of Country Music myself, I shall do as Jake and Elroy did when confronted with a similar proposition. The Saucepan Man starts up a vigorous, cantering beat on his pans Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' O’er the plains of Rohan Keep them Hobbits runnin' Smallfry! Pay no heed to Grishnákh Hell-bent for Orthanc We are the fightin' Uruk-Hai. All the things I'm callin', Manflesh, grog, and brawlin', Are waiting at the end of my flight. Push 'em on, tie 'em up Tie 'em up, push 'em on Push 'em on, tie 'em up Smallfry Move 'em out, bring 'em in, Bring 'em in, move 'em out, Move 'em out, bring 'em in Smallfry! Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Keep movin', movin', movin' Though the pace is gruelin' Keep them Hobbits movin' Smallfry! Don't try to feast upon 'em Just grab, bind, and haul 'em Soon we'll be back in Isengard. I’m Uglúk, I’m commandin' And Sharkû is demandin', Demandin' the Hobbits unmarred. Push 'em on, tie 'em up Tie 'em up, push 'em on Push 'em on, tie 'em up Smallfry Move 'em out, bring 'em in, Bring 'em in, move 'em out, Move 'em out, bring 'em in Smallfry! Yah! Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Yah! Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin', runnin', runnin' Yah! Smallfry Yah! Smallfry! __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-27-2006, 08:12 PM	#269
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	Well, I suppose since I must - here's my song for this round. It's called I Like It, I Love It, sung by Thorin Oakenshield about the treasure under the Mountain. (I Like It, I Love It - Tim McGraw) I've been on my feet now fer what seems like forever, I'm battered and bruised but I want back my treasure. It's got me feelin' greedy I can just taste the pleasure, I ain't ate a square meal fer what seems like a year. We're gonna catch fire if we're not real aware, But gems like the Arkenstone are more than just rare! And I like it, I love it, I want some more of it, I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard. Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred, But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it. My Mother and Father tried to teach me to share, But right now I find it real hard to care. Now I'm holdin' rare diamonds and gatherin' up gold, I'll weather the battle and get throught the cold. Crossin' my fingers, and countin' every man, Refusin' to give in to any demand. 'Cause I like it, I love it, I want some more of it, I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard. Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred, But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it. Got to draw my sword and get up Get up and rally all the dwarves to my side. Soon enough Dain will answer my summon, Then we'll send the enemy off and runnin'... They won't get no gold from my hide. 'Cause I like it, I love it, I want some more of it, I've worked so hard, I won't give any to Bard. Don't know what it is 'bout these gems that ain't been marred, But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.

07-29-2006, 10:51 AM	#270
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Howdy, agin' folks. This lil tune is called "White Miurvor, White Lightning" (White Lightning, George Jones) an' it's sung by Arwen 'bout her daddy. Well in ol' Rivendell, way back in the hills Me and my old pappy had a hand in a still We brewed white miruvor' 'til the sun went down Then he'd fill him a jug and he'd pass it around Mighty, mighty pleasin, pappy Elrond's brewin' Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin' Chorus: Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too Searchin' for the place where he made his brew They were looking, tryin to book him, But my pappy kept a-cookin' Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin' --- Instrumental --- Well I asked my old pappy why he called his brew White lightnin' 'stead of miurvor dew I took a little sip and right away I knew As my eyes bugged out and my face turned blue Lightnin' started flashin' and thunder started crashin' Shhhoooh . . . white lightnin' Chorus: Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too Searchin' for the place where he made his brew They were searchin', and they were thirsty too, So my pappy kept a-cookin' Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin' Well a Mirkwood slicker came and he said "I'm tough" "I think I wanna taste that powerful stuff" He took one g-g-glug and drank it right down And I heard him a moaning as he hit the ground Mighty, mighty pleasin', pappy Elrond's brewin' Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin' Chorus: Well the Bree men, Lake men, Moriaers, too Searchin' for the place where he made his brew They were searchin', and they were thirsty too, So my pappy kept a-cookin' Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin' __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

07-29-2006, 02:07 PM	#271
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Well, I'm going to be singing country tonight. gasps from audience I know that seems out of character for me, Gurthang, to do, but I hope you can forgive me. I'll be singing as Sam, who is thinking of his friendship with Frodo and lamenting over his departure from ME, which took place long before the song was written. The song will be called What Hurt the Most. I hope you like it. (What Hurts the Most* by Rascal Flatts) I can take the rain on the roof of this hobbit hole That don’t bother me It only makes a few tears now when it comes back to my mind I’m not afraid to cry every once in a while Even though remembering with you gone seems so empty There are days every now and again I pretend to forget But I can never really What hurt the most Was being so close And watching you sail away Because you couldn't stay And still wondering If I'll see you again Because you are there to stay And I might not go that way. It’s hard to go through life without you, knowing what you did for them But they don't know It’s hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I know Still harder Getting up, getting dressed, livin’ without their thanks But I know if we could do it over You'd still trade give away what you did to save all of Middle-Earth and without them knowing What hurt the most Was being so close And watching you sail away Because you couldn't stay And still wondering If I'll see you again Because you are there to stay And I might not go that way. What hurt the most Was being so close And watching you sail away Because you couldn't stay And still wondering If I'll see you again Because you are there to stay And I might not go that way. Because you are there to stay I hope I can go that way. There is some dialogue at the end of that recording. I don't exactly know what it is, but I found it a little funny. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God. Last edited by Gurthang; 08-02-2006 at 06:45 PM. Reason: I left a 't' out of the second to last line. Changed the 'say' to 'stay.'*

07-30-2006, 03:51 PM	#272
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Extension till tomorrow, please! And if some passing kind-hearted Alpha Female wolf would like to send me an exemplar and brief history (or perhaps "low-down") of this peculiar art "country" I would be much obliged... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

07-30-2006, 10:20 PM	#273
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Well we had it extended till today for Mithalwen so yeah, do what you can. As for a history on country erm... wait... I'm not female, I don't need to tell you! Anyway, I'm certain you could find a Rascall Flatts song that'll fit or Tim McGraw maybe. Just google 'country music' and go with what you can. Nobody really likes country anyway so yeah... __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

07-31-2006, 06:07 AM	#275
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Thanks Celuien, I think he was referring to me but it is not really my speciality - I do have something to post after work which I am reasonably happy with though I have never really visualised myself as Kenny Rogers... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-31-2006, 09:24 AM	#276
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Ahem. I present For A Change, by some yokel called Neal McCoy. Sung in the voice of Khamul the Easterling... It seems like all my life I've never been satisfied Ain't nothin' I ain't tried Takin' every sorcerous art Tryin' to find my ring on the range Been close a time or two To seein' that dream come true But I never could follow through Couldn't drop the other shoe 'Cause pretty soon I knew I'd be searchin' for a change For a change I can't see a little sunlight Shinin' through the pourin' rain I swear it's gettin' so much brighter It burns up my horse's mane You know I can't get used to this So right now it still feels strange To be a happy wraith I'm talkin' 'bout a happy wraith I'm a happy wraith For a change Ring I must confess I live for your caress Every single time we kiss I know that I've been blessed I wanna keep you I confess And in Dol Guldur I wanna remain Goodbye o' wander lust I been there long enough Those times they sure are tough Things sure are lookin' up Ever since I got my ring I ain't lookin' for a change For a change I can't see a little sunlight Shinin' through the pourin' rain I swear it's gettin' so much brighter As I ride down Hobbit lanes You know I could get used to this A little ring on the range I'm a happy wraith Master you made me a happy wraith I'm a happy wraith For a change For a change __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

07-31-2006, 10:50 AM	#278
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Thankyou all assorted Ranger, Frog and Wolf helpers... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

07-31-2006, 12:17 PM	#280
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Well much as I would prefer to be impersonating Galadriel, I still couldn't get "Sometimes it's hard to be an elf-queen to work" so this is Frodo singing about his first meeting with Aragorn. Kenny Roger's " The Gambler" is a cover version of this original lyric : The Ranger On a starry Autumn evenin' at the Prancin' Pony, When we met up with the ranger; I was far to scared to sleep. So we took turns a watchin' out the window for the Nazgul 'Til the silence go too much, and he began to speak. He said, "Frodo, I've spent my life readin' fear in people's faces And knowin' what their chances were and what they had to hide. So if you don't mind my sayin', I can see you're in great trouble For a taste of your "Old Winyards" I'll will be your guide." So I handed him my bottle and he drank down my last swallow. Then he bummed some "Old Toby" and asked me for a light. And the night got deathly quiet, and his face lost all expression. Said, "if you're to survive this quest , boy, ya gotta keep outta sight. With wraiths - you got to know when to burn'em, when to drown 'em, Know when to hide away and know when to run. You never use the One ring when the Nazgul're hunting for you. There'll be time enough for restin' when the Quest is done. Now ev'ry Ranger knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' when to run away away and knowing when to fight. 'cause ev'ry fight has a winner and ev'ry fight a loser, And the best that you can hope for is to see the next day's light." So when he'd finished speakin', he turned back towards the window, Knocked out his pipe and was lost to his own thought. And somewhere in the darkness the Ranger dreamt of Arwen. But in his final words I found small comfort. You got to know when to burn'em, when to drown 'em, Know when to hide away and know when to run. You never use the One ring when the Nazgul're hunting for you. There'll be time enough for restin' when the Quest is done. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 08-01-2006 at 06:07 AM.