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The Only Real Estel · 08-18-2006, 08:29 AM

Hey, Estel once again.

Today I'll be singing Bad Day by Daniel Powter in the voice of Frodo, singing a song (probably taught him by Bilbo) about Sauron and his bad day a long, long time ago...

Where is the Power you needed the most
He cuts off your finger and the Magic is lost
And as you stand where his father lay
Looks like your spirits blowin' away
'Cause you don't have that One Ring on

You joined the fight just to land a few blows
But you never know quite how the battle goes
You orcs weren't nearly great as you thought
You tried to escape but now you're caught
And now you don't have that One Ring on

Cause you had a bad day
They took your One down
And without you the battle's all turned around
You said they can't win
They wouldn't last long
But when the end came it was you who was wrong
You had a bad day
Historians don't lie
You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

You thought It was safe as could be
On your finger but now you see
And now you don't have that One Ring on

You had a bad day
They took your One down
And without you the battle's all turned around
You said they can't win
They wouldn't last long
But when the end came it was you who was wrong
You had a bad day
Historians don't lie
You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye
You had a bad day

Sometimes your Power's gone in a blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That with It you could've been so strong
But now it's gone

So where is the Power you needed the most
Oh you and It
He cuts off your finger and the Magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
They took your One down
And without you the battle's all turned around
You said they can't win
They wouldn't last long
But when the end came it was you who was wrong
You had a bad day
Historians don't lie
You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye
You had a bad day
You lost yourself and the fight
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day

littlemanpoet · 08-19-2006, 07:18 PM

Elempi comes out on stage and stands before the audience, clad simply and his face serious.

"This particular piece was #1 during the Seventh Age, May 7, 1977. It is known as "The Orc Tower Cirith Ungol" and it was performed by the Eagles of Manwë.

It is a little nightmarish, I grant you, but such is most appropriate of "such an evil place". I hope you can appreciate it."

A five man band backs up Elempi: drums, bass, acoustic guitar, and two lead guitars which play lead duet to astounding effect (check it out for real some time; really rather breathtaking).

On a dark Mordor orcway, cold wind in my hair
Foul stench of sulphur, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance, I saw poisonous light
The Ring weighed heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to rest for the night
The Watchers stood in the doorway;
I heard their fiendish yell
And I was thinking to myself,
'This could be my death, only one way to tell'
Then I put on the Ring and corpses showed me the way
There were Dead orcs up the stairway,
It was as if they said...

Welcome to the Orc tower Cirith Ungol
Such an evil place (Such an evil place)
Such an evil face
Plenty of room at the Orc tower Cirith Ungol
Any time of year (Any time of year)
You can find death here

'Her mind is full of devouring', said one of the orcish chiefs,
'She got a lot of ugly, ugly orcs she calls meals
How they dance in their cocoons, sweet Spider meat.
We'd best remember, or someday dance to forget'

I called up to my Master,
'I will not say the Day is done!'
They said, 'We haven't had that spirit here since Sauron this tower won'
And still those voices are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to hear them say...

Welcome to the Orc tower Cirith Ungol
Such an evil place (Such an evil place)
Such an evil face
They killin' each other in the Orc tower Cirith Ungol
What a nice surprise (what a nice suprise)
Evil self-destroys

Darkness in the ceiling,
The blood on knives is nice
And Frodo said, 'They are all just slaves here, of the Dark Lord's malice'
And in the Dark Lord's Tower
Wraiths gather for the feast
They smell it with their sneering sense,
But they just can't find the Ring

Last thing I remember, we were
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place we were before
'It's no use,' said dear Frodo,
'The Ring's taking over my will.
I can wish it gone all I like,
But I can never be free!'

The lead duet guitars finish a superb melody and harmony as the lights go down.

Sleepy Ranger · 08-25-2006, 01:06 PM

Two more days to the deadline and we just have two songs up so far. We've extended the deadline for pretty much every week now so uh... could we have everything up on time for this one?

The Only Real Estel · 08-25-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

We've extended the deadline for pretty much every week now so uh... could we have everything up on time for this one?

To add to that:

I don't want to sound exclusive or anything - I'd hate to see somebody left out because they couldn't get a song in - but I think continually extending the deadline somewhat cheapens the show.

I mean...what's the point of having a (*drumroll please*

) deadline if everyone knows it's just going to be extended anyway?

Again, I'm not wishing elimination on anyone because they're short on time (I know how it feels) but still...

Sleepy Ranger · 08-25-2006, 01:29 PM

As I've stated earlier if you're short of time please drop us a message and we'll take care of it but really I find it hard to believe so many people are hard pressed to post a song on time for uh... three months...

Seriously speaking though, if something restrains you from posting please let us know and we'll make sure you're given an extension. Yes, I've decided extensions are going to be made exclusively for someone who requires them. (and has a reason to back that up. If its personal then we respect your privacy and shall not prod) It may sound a bit extravagant but its the only way I see posts coming in on time. Sorry if this is an inconvenince to anyone.

Celuien · 08-25-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

Two more days to the deadline and we just have two songs up so far. We've extended the deadline for pretty much every week now so uh... could we have everything up on time for this one?

I'll have my entry up on time. It's just that I only have time to come up with my songs on the weekend. Tomorrow!

Mithalwen · 08-26-2006, 09:28 AM

I will get something posted by tomorrow but if you prefer me to pull out that is fine. I never expected to last so long and having parodied or tried to just about every song I have ever heard has been a big strain on my limited online time and I am behind with other Downs commitments (quiz questions, RPG, answering PMs...) .

Valesse · 08-26-2006, 09:39 AM

This has been an incredibly long running 'event' I guess I should say, but it's all still for fun. If you need to win back some time you are not obligated to stay.

There will be an extention here again, however, so you can post if you'd like, Mith.

Also, Celuien, I'll be changing the deadline until after the weekend for now on. I should have seen that before, but didn't catch it.

...Also (again), Sleepy, the summer is ending and school is getting back into session. I'm not good with remembering ages, so I can't recall most of our contestant's scholarly level, but for those that are in school, this is a very busy time. I know it is for me, at least!

Mithalwen · 08-26-2006, 09:43 AM

I have got something part done but having not been on holiday during the summer I have been very busy all the time...

and now I am taking a break I have been so tired I have just slept.... however I would rather leave if I am perceived as gaining some kind of unfair advantage.

Celuien · 08-26-2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valesse

Also, Celuien, I'll be changing the deadline until after the weekend for now on. I should have seen that before, but didn't catch it.

Thank you.

And, apologies to everyone, but I'm going to have to take until tomorrow too. Today turned out to be very busy RL wise because of family stuff. Didn't have a chance to start writing anything until about an hour ago, and I don't think I can finish my song tonight.

08-25-2006, 01:06 PM	#3
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Two more days to the deadline and we just have two songs up so far. We've extended the deadline for pretty much every week now so uh... could we have everything up on time for this one? __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

08-25-2006, 01:29 PM	#5
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	As I've stated earlier if you're short of time please drop us a message and we'll take care of it but really I find it hard to believe so many people are hard pressed to post a song on time for uh... three months... Seriously speaking though, if something restrains you from posting please let us know and we'll make sure you're given an extension. Yes, I've decided extensions are going to be made exclusively for someone who requires them. (and has a reason to back that up. If its personal then we respect your privacy and shall not prod) It may sound a bit extravagant but its the only way I see posts coming in on time. Sorry if this is an inconvenince to anyone. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

08-26-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I will get something posted by tomorrow but if you prefer me to pull out that is fine. I never expected to last so long and having parodied or tried to just about every song I have ever heard has been a big strain on my limited online time and I am behind with other Downs commitments (quiz questions, RPG, answering PMs...) . __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-26-2006, 09:39 AM	#8
Valesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: \|Away Posts: 614	This has been an incredibly long running 'event' I guess I should say, but it's all still for fun. If you need to win back some time you are not obligated to stay. There will be an extention here again, however, so you can post if you'd like, Mith. Also, Celuien, I'll be changing the deadline until after the weekend for now on. I should have seen that before, but didn't catch it. ...Also (again), Sleepy, the summer is ending and school is getting back into session. I'm not good with remembering ages, so I can't recall most of our contestant's scholarly level, but for those that are in school, this is a very busy time. I know it is for me, at least! __________________ "Loo, what sholde a man in thyse dayes now wryte, 'egges' or 'eyren'?" - Caxton, Eneydos

08-26-2006, 09:43 AM	#9
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I have got something part done but having not been on holiday during the summer I have been very busy all the time... and now I am taking a break I have been so tired I have just slept.... however I would rather leave if I am perceived as gaining some kind of unfair advantage. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-18-2006, 08:29 AM	#1
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	Why not be the first... Hey, Estel once again. Today I'll be singing Bad Day by Daniel Powter in the voice of Frodo, singing a song (probably taught him by Bilbo) about Sauron and his bad day a long, long time ago... Where is the Power you needed the most He cuts off your finger and the Magic is lost And as you stand where his father lay Looks like your spirits blowin' away 'Cause you don't have that One Ring on You joined the fight just to land a few blows But you never know quite how the battle goes You orcs weren't nearly great as you thought You tried to escape but now you're caught And now you don't have that One Ring on Cause you had a bad day They took your One down And without you the battle's all turned around You said they can't win They wouldn't last long But when the end came it was you who was wrong You had a bad day Historians don't lie You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye You had a bad day You had a bad day You thought It was safe as could be On your finger but now you see And now you don't have that One Ring on You had a bad day They took your One down And without you the battle's all turned around You said they can't win They wouldn't last long But when the end came it was you who was wrong You had a bad day Historians don't lie You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye You had a bad day Sometimes your Power's gone in a blink And the whole thing turns out wrong You might not make it back and you know That with It you could've been so strong But now it's gone So where is the Power you needed the most Oh you and It He cuts off your finger and the Magic is lost Cause you had a bad day They took your One down And without you the battle's all turned around You said they can't win They wouldn't last long But when the end came it was you who was wrong You had a bad day Historians don't lie You're plan has broke down and now you'll just be an Eye You had a bad day You lost yourself and the fight And how does it feel for one more time You had a bad day You had a bad day Had a bad day Had a bad day Had a bad day Had a bad day Had a bad day

08-19-2006, 07:18 PM	#2
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Elempi comes out on stage and stands before the audience, clad simply and his face serious. "This particular piece was #1 during the Seventh Age, May 7, 1977. It is known as "The Orc Tower Cirith Ungol" and it was performed by the Eagles of Manwë. It is a little nightmarish, I grant you, but such is most appropriate of "such an evil place". I hope you can appreciate it." A five man band backs up Elempi: drums, bass, acoustic guitar, and two lead guitars which play lead duet to astounding effect (check it out for real some time; really rather breathtaking). On a dark Mordor orcway, cold wind in my hair Foul stench of sulphur, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw poisonous light The Ring weighed heavy and my sight grew dim I had to rest for the night The Watchers stood in the doorway; I heard their fiendish yell And I was thinking to myself, 'This could be my death, only one way to tell' Then I put on the Ring and corpses showed me the way There were Dead orcs up the stairway, It was as if they said... Welcome to the Orc tower Cirith Ungol Such an evil place (Such an evil place) Such an evil face Plenty of room at the Orc tower Cirith Ungol Any time of year (Any time of year) You can find death here 'Her mind is full of devouring', said one of the orcish chiefs, 'She got a lot of ugly, ugly orcs she calls meals How they dance in their cocoons, sweet Spider meat. We'd best remember, or someday dance to forget' I called up to my Master, 'I will not say the Day is done!' They said, 'We haven't had that spirit here since Sauron this tower won' And still those voices are calling from far away, Wake you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say... Welcome to the Orc tower Cirith Ungol Such an evil place (Such an evil place) Such an evil face They killin' each other in the Orc tower Cirith Ungol What a nice surprise (what a nice suprise) Evil self-destroys Darkness in the ceiling, The blood on knives is nice And Frodo said, 'They are all just slaves here, of the Dark Lord's malice' And in the Dark Lord's Tower Wraiths gather for the feast They smell it with their sneering sense, But they just can't find the Ring Last thing I remember, we were Running for the door I had to find the passage back To the place we were before 'It's no use,' said dear Frodo, 'The Ring's taking over my will. I can wish it gone all I like, But I can never be free!' The lead duet guitars finish a superb melody and harmony as the lights go down.