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Gurthang · 09-17-2006, 09:53 PM

*Gurthang walks in, glances at watch, and says:*

Well, I'm almost late... which is right on time for me! *burst out laughing. Members of the crowd look at each other awkwardly. Gurthang realizes that no one else is laughing and immediately stops.*

Hmm, tough crowd I guess. Anyway, I have prepared a song for you tonight; I really hope you enjoy it. This one's done by a little know band called Little Hobbiton, and its title is "Shire-land." (Listen to Boondocks by Little Big Town.) It has become very popular all throughout the Shire, so much so that no one really remembers the individuals who originally did it... other than the name that they called their group. Anyway, I'll be singing as Pippin, but really any Hobbit would know it. Here goes everything.

[Chorus:]
I feel no shame
I'm proud of where I came from
I was born and raised in the Shire-land
One thing I know
No matter where I go
I keep my heart and soul
In the Shire-land

I can feel that
Good tilled earth underneath my feet
I can hear the
whisper of the wind in the trees
And it sings to me and sounds familiar

[Chorus]

I can taste that pipeweed leaf
And it's still so sweet
When it's grown there
In the fields of the South Farthing
And it reminds me of those rolling green hills

[Chorus]

It's where I learned about livin'
Its where I learned about love
Its where I learned about working hard, and having a little was just enough
It's where I learned about laughin'
And knowin' how to have fun
You can take it or leave it
This is me
This is who I am
Give me a small hole, an oval door, and a grassy hill
And thats home to me, feels like home to me

[Chorus]

You get some pipes I'll get the ale
We'll go dancin' at the Green Dragon
Sing some songs on a Saturday night
Dance until the morning bright

Mithalwen · 09-18-2006, 01:46 PM

Well after some deliberation I shall be singing in the voice of Elwing addressing Earendil a song by a famous Georgian, not as famous here as our own dear Heren Istarion but .... nevermind eh.... Statistics quoted are very much of the damned lies variety

"Nine Million Orcs"

There were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim
That's a fact,
It's a thing we can't deny
Like the fact that I loved you enough to fly.

We are twelve thousand miles from Middle Earth,
That's a guess,
I don't know if it's true
But I know my heart will always be with you.

I'm blessed by the light of you, the Evening Star
So don't call me a liar,
Just believe everything that I say

There are a BILLION people in the world
More or less
and it makes me feel quite small
But you're the one I love the most of all

[INTERLUDE]
You're high in the heavens
Silmaril in our sight
And I'll never tire,
Of the hope you give each night

There were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim
That's a fact,
It's a thing we can't deny
Like the fact that I loved you enough to fly.

And there were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim
And you know that I loved you enough to fly!

Sleepy Ranger · 09-19-2006, 03:13 AM

Voting is open. Please direct your votes to me. Results will be up day after, the 21st.

Valesse · 09-22-2006, 07:20 PM

Good afternoon lords, ladies, kings and wights! Tonight is certainly one of the most thrilling nights of the Middle Earth Idol competition as we break away from yet another preformer... leaving -dun dun dun- Three more left! After tonight the competition gets a little trickier as the preformers will be asked to take on two songs. Though they will have longer to complete this challenge, it is -indeed- a challenge, as one of the songs will be 'judges' choice'. Frightening...

But thats AFTER tonight. Hit the lights and sit down, because we're breaking it down to the top three. In no particular order (other than alphabetical) our current contestants are: Gurthang, littlemanpoet, Mithalwen and TORE, but who remains?

- - -

Gurthang might not be laughing much longer. His preformance was brilliant, but unfortunately this time he did not escape the hot seat.

However littlemanpoet might consider a name change. Styling as Eowyn Elempi nearly tied for the top spot tonight. Congratulations, you are safe.

Even as Mithalwen's work was very touching, the last lady of the contest is in danger. You too are in the hot seat, Mith.

That means that, yes, the rocking TORE takes the lead tonight! Great job!

- - -

*Ahem* If you would take your places. Gurthang and Mithalwen...
*They preform... Vala squints* The lights of the evening star those are NOT. For all of these people snicker about my lazy eye you're sure making it hard-- And it's just not motivated!

Right! And our guest audience has decided... Gurtang remains! Good luck, and good work. Mithalwen, you've really got something going for yourself, but since you've been with our production so long we own your name... No! Just kidding! I didn't mean to say that until the cameras were off!

Amazing job, everyone! For you there gents' who remain your second theme is "Bands/Artists beginning with O". A deadline will be posted later. Have fun!

Gurthang · 09-23-2006, 09:19 AM

So, just to make sure, we are doing two songs this round: One of our choice, and the other from a band/artist beginning with 'O'?

Sleepy Ranger · 09-23-2006, 09:46 AM

No, one is the judge's choice and the other is from a band/artist beginning with 'O'.

If you don't get your song by the 25th then you have a free choice.

This will be the picking scheme,

Sleepy Ranger - Gurthang
Glirdan - TORE
Wilwa - Elempi

littlemanpoet · 09-24-2006, 06:41 PM

"Little known they may be,"
said Elempi,
"but the lyrics are meet
and the music sweet.
I give to you a band of limited fame:
'October Poject' is their name.
Troubadors of great merit they,
for giving Aragorn's answer to Eowyn's fay
as he left her alone
among Dunharrow stone.
This is or could be the thought
of Aragorn in a new peril caught."

Chords begin playing in arpeggio on an acoustic guitar, the only background; a single spotlight reveals the singer.

If I could
I would tell you all the truth
I would love you
From the heart

If I could
I would take you in my arms
Take you inside
Into my heart

If I could
I would be the one you seek
When you're hopeless
And afraid

I would shine
Like a lantern in the dark
Take you inside
Into my heart

Though you feel as if
You've found the love you crave
Another claims my heart

If I could
I would always keep you safe
Take you inside
Into my heart

Though you feel as if
You cannot bear to live
I tell you that you are strong

If I could
I would love you as you are
Take you inside
Into my heart

Into my arms
Into my life
If I could

The spotlight goes out, leaving all dark. Dark as Dunharrow.

The Only Real Estel · 09-25-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

No, one is the judge's choice and the other is from a band/artist beginning with 'O'.

If you don't get your song by the 25th then you have a free choice.

This will be the picking scheme,

Sleepy Ranger - Gurthang
Glirdan - TORE
Wilwa - Elempi

I assume we were supposed to get our's through a PM? 'Cause it is now the 25th & I don't have one so...I get a free one I guess.

09-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#1
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	*Gurthang walks in, glances at watch, and says:* Well, I'm almost late... which is right on time for me! burst out laughing. Members of the crowd look at each other awkwardly. Gurthang* realizes that no one else is laughing and immediately stops.* Hmm, tough crowd I guess. Anyway, I have prepared a song for you tonight; I really hope you enjoy it. This one's done by a little know band called Little Hobbiton, and its title is "Shire-land." (Listen to Boondocks by Little Big Town.) It has become very popular all throughout the Shire, so much so that no one really remembers the individuals who originally did it... other than the name that they called their group. Anyway, I'll be singing as Pippin, but really any Hobbit would know it. Here goes everything. [Chorus:] I feel no shame I'm proud of where I came from I was born and raised in the Shire-land One thing I know No matter where I go I keep my heart and soul In the Shire-land I can feel that Good tilled earth underneath my feet I can hear the whisper of the wind in the trees And it sings to me and sounds familiar [Chorus] I can taste that pipeweed leaf And it's still so sweet When it's grown there In the fields of the South Farthing And it reminds me of those rolling green hills [Chorus] It's where I learned about livin' Its where I learned about love Its where I learned about working hard, and having a little was just enough It's where I learned about laughin' And knowin' how to have fun You can take it or leave it This is me This is who I am Give me a small hole, an oval door, and a grassy hill And thats home to me, feels like home to me [Chorus] You get some pipes I'll get the ale We'll go dancin' at the Green Dragon Sing some songs on a Saturday night Dance until the morning bright __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

09-18-2006, 01:46 PM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well after some deliberation I shall be singing in the voice of Elwing addressing Earendil a song by a famous Georgian, not as famous here as our own dear Heren Istarion but .... nevermind eh.... Statistics quoted are very much of the damned lies variety "Nine Million Orcs" There were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim That's a fact, It's a thing we can't deny Like the fact that I loved you enough to fly. We are twelve thousand miles from Middle Earth, That's a guess, I don't know if it's true But I know my heart will always be with you. I'm blessed by the light of you, the Evening Star So don't call me a liar, Just believe everything that I say There are a BILLION people in the world More or less and it makes me feel quite small But you're the one I love the most of all [INTERLUDE] You're high in the heavens Silmaril in our sight And I'll never tire, Of the hope you give each night There were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim That's a fact, It's a thing we can't deny Like the fact that I loved you enough to fly. And there were nine million orcs in Thangorodrim And you know that I loved you enough to fly! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 09-18-2006 at 03:01 PM.

09-19-2006, 03:13 AM	#3
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Voting is open. Please direct your votes to me. Results will be up day after, the 21st. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

09-22-2006, 07:20 PM	#4
Valesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: \|Away Posts: 614	Good afternoon lords, ladies, kings and wights! Tonight is certainly one of the most thrilling nights of the Middle Earth Idol competition as we break away from yet another preformer... leaving -dun dun dun- Three more left! After tonight the competition gets a little trickier as the preformers will be asked to take on two songs. Though they will have longer to complete this challenge, it is -indeed- a challenge, as one of the songs will be 'judges' choice'. Frightening... But thats AFTER tonight. Hit the lights and sit down, because we're breaking it down to the top three. In no particular order (other than alphabetical) our current contestants are: Gurthang, littlemanpoet, Mithalwen and TORE, but who remains? - - - Gurthang might not be laughing much longer. His preformance was brilliant, but unfortunately this time he did not escape the hot seat. However littlemanpoet might consider a name change. Styling as Eowyn Elempi nearly tied for the top spot tonight. Congratulations, you are safe. Even as Mithalwen's work was very touching, the last lady of the contest is in danger. You too are in the hot seat, Mith. That means that, yes, the rocking TORE takes the lead tonight! Great job! - - - Ahem If you would take your places. Gurthang and Mithalwen... They preform... Vala squints The lights of the evening star those are NOT. For all of these people snicker about my lazy eye you're sure making it hard-- And it's just not motivated! Right! And our guest audience has decided... Gurtang remains! Good luck, and good work. Mithalwen, you've really got something going for yourself, but since you've been with our production so long we own your name... No! Just kidding! I didn't mean to say that until the cameras were off! Amazing job, everyone! For you there gents' who remain your second theme is "Bands/Artists beginning with O". A deadline will be posted later. Have fun! __________________ "Loo, what sholde a man in thyse dayes now wryte, 'egges' or 'eyren'?" - Caxton, Eneydos

09-23-2006, 09:19 AM	#5
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	So, just to make sure, we are doing two songs this round: One of our choice, and the other from a band/artist beginning with 'O'? __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

09-23-2006, 09:46 AM	#6
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	No, one is the judge's choice and the other is from a band/artist beginning with 'O'. If you don't get your song by the 25th then you have a free choice. This will be the picking scheme, Sleepy Ranger - Gurthang Glirdan - TORE Wilwa - Elempi __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

09-24-2006, 06:41 PM	#7
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	"Little known they may be," said Elempi, "but the lyrics are meet and the music sweet. I give to you a band of limited fame: 'October Poject' is their name. Troubadors of great merit they, for giving Aragorn's answer to Eowyn's fay as he left her alone among Dunharrow stone. This is or could be the thought of Aragorn in a new peril caught." Chords begin playing in arpeggio on an acoustic guitar, the only background; a single spotlight reveals the singer. If I could I would tell you all the truth I would love you From the heart If I could I would take you in my arms Take you inside Into my heart If I could I would be the one you seek When you're hopeless And afraid I would shine Like a lantern in the dark Take you inside Into my heart Though you feel as if You've found the love you crave Another claims my heart If I could I would always keep you safe Take you inside Into my heart Though you feel as if You cannot bear to live I tell you that you are strong If I could I would love you as you are Take you inside Into my heart Into my arms Into my life If I could The spotlight goes out, leaving all dark. Dark as Dunharrow.