Middle Earth Idol

[The Only Real Estel]

Estel comes out on the stage once again. "Hey everyone! For my "band that starts with 'O'" song I decided to do a tribute to Mithalwen with a song from the Osmonds. It's called Gandalf's Boy (Santa's Boy) and it's sung here by a wishful hobbit child watching Gandalf set off fireworks (or "celebration 'toys'" as he puts it ).


If Gandalf were my Daddy I'd be good
Every single day of the year
I bet you think I couldn't do it
Yeah I could
With such a respected wizard oh so near

I'd always try to be the kind of boy
Gandalf would want his son to be
Helpful and friendly
Especially when he had his twinkling eye on me

I would dress exactly like my Daddy
I would learn to smoke those colored 'Os'
Maybe he would even teach me how to drive
His little cart along the dirty road

And maybe I would grow a great grey beard
And try to learn to deal with a jerk
Then finally when all the ships disappear
My Daddy would retire from his work
And I would be the one to take his place
Lighting all the celebration 'toys'
I'd be more than willing,
Wow, would it be thrilling
If only I were Gandalf's boy

And I would be the one to take his place
Lighting all the celebration 'toys'
I'd be more than willing,
Wow, would it be thrilling
If only I were Gandalf's boy

(Gandalf's boy, Gandalf's boy, Gandalf's boy........)

[Gurthang]

Hello... Gurthang, reporting in. So, here I am, back again with another song done by some Hobbits. This one is popular with the younger troop, who's parents think they party just a little too much. It's rather a large group that sings it, so I'm not sure who would do the lead parts, probably Merry and Pippin. Anyway, it's called Hey Ya. (The original is of the same name, but done by Outkast. Note: this song is not very good. I just really needed to get one in. The next one will be much better, I promise. )

One two three pints!

We Hobbits don't mess around
Because we love ale so
And this we know fo shooo..
Uh, also what we really want
Is to light up a pipe
Just outside the dooo..
We'll never fight the feelin'
Because what we want is to enjoy right nooww..
Uh, thank God for all our dads
Who made us this ale
'Cause we don't know hooowww...
UH!

Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa..
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa..
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa..
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa..
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa..
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa..
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa..
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa..

You may think we're Tookish
Ohh, you think we're Tookish
But we think you don't get it
'Cause you ain't living at
AaaaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaAAAAAAaaaaaallllll..
We always smoke together
Ohh, we smoke together
But the party's always better when there's ale
InvooooooOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOlved
If what they say is ("Nothing is forever")
Then why not, Then why not, Then why not
Then why not, Then why not LIIVVEEE?
(Live care-free) So why oh, why oh
Why oh, why oh, why oh don't you just join in
When you know that we're happy heeeerrreeee...
Y'all don't worry about us, just come get some ale

Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH)
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH)
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa.. (Just want to smoke some pipeweed, OHH OH)
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (Just want you to let me OHH OH)
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH, just want to have some ale OHH OH)
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (Just want you come join me OHH OH)
Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa.. (I'm, OHH OH I'm, OHH OH)
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (I'm just being honest OHH OH, I'm just being honest)

Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH)
Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH)
[repeats through fade]

[Sleepy Ranger]

Could we have this week wrapped up by the 15th?

[littlemanpoet]

What needs to happen? Do we need to pick our second songs and post them?

[Gurthang]

Another song of our choice by Sunday. You got it!

[The Only Real Estel]

Well, why not be the first, eh?

Alright, with my free choice I will sing Magic Mirror by Nickelback (Photograph). This is sung by Frodo as he looks into Galadriel's Mirror and sees many things - the Shire being desolated, himself leaving on his journey, places he used to travel - you get the point. Enjoy.


Look at this magic Mirror
Everytime I do it makes me fear
How did our eyes get so red
I'd think by now we'd have turned and fled

And this is where I grew up
Looks like the present owners beat it up
I never thought it'd ever look like that
And there's the Party Tree lying flat

And this is where I spent my time
Now I'd just be walking in mud and slime
Old Farmer Maggot knew I trespassed twice
I must have done it half a dozen times

I wonder if It's too late
Should i go back and try to set things straight
Who knows if its even happened yet
I hope it hasn't but that's no sure bet

Oh oh oh
Oh no I

I see a memory of looking out the back door
I see my traveling gear all spread out on my bedroom floor
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

I see a memory of walking out the front door
I see a vision of the Mountain I am searching for
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

Remember the Green Dragon
That's what we'd always gather in
Those ruffians must've hated them hangin out
Looks like they've gone and closed it down

We used to hike up and down Bagshot Row
They've dug it up n' turned the gaffer out though
We didn't think we'd find out how it feels
To go a day with less than six square meals

So this is what is to come?
Middle-Earth becomes one big slum
She says I can change it by what I choose
But if I keep on what will I lose?

Oh oh oh
Oh no I

I see a memory of looking out the back door
I see my traveling gear all spread out on my bedroom floor
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

I see a memory of walking out the front door
I see a vision of the Mountain I am searching for
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

I see the Shire
I see the faces
I can't erase
I can't replace it
I see it now
I can't believe it

So hard to stay
Too hard to leave them

I know I could turn back now
But then I would be going against my vow

I see a memory of looking out the back door
I see my traveling gear all spread out on my bedroom floor
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

I see a memory of walking out the front door
I see a vision of the Mountain I am searching for
I see my Bag End, see them burn it
Goodbye, goodbye

Look at this magic Mirror
Everytime I do it makes me fear
Everytime I do it makes me

[Gurthang]

Hey! I'm not the last one to get a song in! Er... I mean... I'm Gurthang, back again (like always) to send you my extra special song. This little ditty is sung by none other than Arwen, to her true love Aragorn, concerning the human 'gift' of death. It's called I Will Follow You Into the Dark. Here we go! (I Will Follow You Into the Dark is originally done by Death Cab for Cutie.)


Love of mine, some day you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark
No white shores, or above green country soar
Just my hand in yours
Waiting for the hint of a spark

If Mandos will decide
That he can be satisfied
And illuminates the NO on his vacancy sign

I will be there beside you
When your soul embarks
And I'll follow you into the dark

In Rivendell, where my father dwells
He found that in love with, Aragorn I had fell
And I held my tongue, as he told me
"Dove, fear with a mortal love."
But I couldn't hold back

If Mandos will decide
That he can be satisfied
And illuminates the NO on his vacancy sign

I will be there beside you
When your soul embarks
And I'll follow you into the dark

You and me, have nothing left to be
You were King of the White Tree
And your life has been full, but age wears down
The time for sleep is now
It's nothing to cry about
Cause we'll hold each other soon
Where Eru's made room

If Mandos will decide
That he can be satisfied
And illuminates the NO on his vacancy sign

I will be there beside you
When your soul embarks
And I'll follow you into the dark
And I'll follow you into the dark

[Sleepy Ranger]

Alright. Just waiting for Elempi to get his second song, the song of your choice, up and we can begin voting.

[littlemanpoet]

Sorry for my delay. I was away from internet 10/14 to 10/17, and don't see a chance to do anything with this until 10/20. Feel free to disqualify me if time is of the essence.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Nah, we can wait. Try and get it up within next week if you can.

[The Only Real Estel]

Quite. It wouldn't do for any of us to move onto the final round by default!

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks. Good chance for things to pan out by end of Friday or mid-Saturday.

[littlemanpoet]

This is a borrowing from the great Segeril of Robirrim, who wrote the lyrics regarding some place east of Rhûn; I have changed the lyrics somewhat to befit the occasion.

~ * ~

Finrod Felagund sings a lullaby to Beren in Sauron's dungeon....

I think I'm going to Valinor
that's really really where I'm going to
if I die I will be gone from here
that's what I'm going to do
v v v v v v Valinor
I think it's really where I'm going to
when I finally am quit of here
I'm going to Valinor

I got nothing against Feanor's boys
You know those brothers are such good hosts
I raise my miruvor and give them a toast
I'm sure they know it's not true
I got nothing against Elu Thingol
every time I've been there it's been great
but now I'm leaving and I can't be late
and to the truth be true

That's why I'm going to Valinor
up to the Pelori where I'm going to
when I die I will be gone from here
that's what I'm gonna do
oh v v v v v v Valinor
that's really really where I'm going to
when I finally am quit of here
I'm going to Valinor

I got no quarrel with Dorlomin
the folks in there have given me their best
All my life they've welcomed me as their guest
I sure have loved it too
I shall no longer hear the evil news
I shall no longer fight 'gainst evil ruse
By my oath, Beren, I've nothing to lose
I shall no longer suffer evil use

That's why I'm going to Valinor
up to the Pelori where I'm going to
when I die I will be gone from here
that's what I'm gonna do
oh v v v v v v Valinor
take me Mandos cause I'm going to you
when I finally am quit of here

[Gurthang]

Okay... uhm... what now? I've got to say that I have no idea what's going on... and that I'm somewhat anxious.

When do we get judge commentary? When does voting start\end? What's the next round going to be like? Who's getting burned at the end? Why do I ask questions ceaselessly?

[Valesse]

Originally Posted by Gurthang

Okay... uhm... what now? I've got to say that I have no idea what's going on... and that I'm somewhat anxious.

When do we get judge commentary? When does voting start\end? What's the next round going to be like? Who's getting burned at the end? Why do I ask questions ceaselessly?

You ask questions ceaselessly because you have every right to know the answers to each. *squint-wink-stumble*


Sleepy Cowell will not be collecting votes this round, but I will be.. and infact that time is now. Please try to send me said votes by/on Nov. 1st and on the second I will try to have the results of the voting up. In that time our judges can dazzle us with their thoughts. *gazes star-y eyed at Wilwa*

The next round will be described in better detail at the end of the elimination post, but I can say that it will be most likely fairly challenging... possibly more complex... there may or maynot be multiple choice questions, anagrams, an essay, or a hoop of fire near the end. Kidding! You'll find out when we get there... but I do suggest keeping your hair tied back just in case. *nod-squint*

Oh, and I'm getting burned at the end... Cowell wouldn't have it any other way.

[Valesse]

Apparently the Gimli Chin epidemic has overcome our voting population, because of the small turn out so far, but I urge those Downers watching to please send me their votes as soon as possible. I am, therefore, obviously pushing back to voting deadline until the third.

Why? Because there is a three way tie!

--edit--

I've got the results and they will be posted ASAP.

[Valesse]

If there were ever a time for our preformers to panic... it would be now.

The votes have been tallied, the audience collected and our three incredibly talented artist wait patiently for the second to last elimination of the Middle Earth Idol contest. Remaining are: Estel, Guth, and lmp, all of which we owe a round of applause for their hard work and dedication.

In this last round, the contestants were asked to preform two pieces. From those six preformances our audience has selected two to remain, singing until the very end... while, alas, the third will retire to a possibly even more successful musical career tha- I shouldn't have said that. *ahem*

- - -

Even though his career here has been long, and no doubt filled to the brim with thoughtful pieces, Guth collected the least amount of votes last night and will be eliminated. Hopefully this talented artist will continue to shine brightly and not go into hiding (expecially behind plants because thats just silly! ; ))

lmp remains, but will have to fight tooth and nail to beat TORE who has once more preserved his position as Arda's favorite.

- - -

The last round of Middle Earth Idol is about to begin- and you get to decide who the last standing will be! So keep your eyes glued to the palantir and give me money.

(The last round 'assignment' will be posted later after it is discussed between the judges. Enjoy a break guys )

[Valesse]

I've been building this up for months, but now there is no excuse to NOT be excited for it's coming. The last... the final... round of Middle Earth Idol is here, and though there are only two contestants left, its all eyes on the Hall of Fire where thoooose two are about to turn up the heat... One. Last. Time.

Elempi and TORE have had their break, so its time for business... This last round there will be three songs required from the both of you:

- ANY already preformed piece. This includes those of other contestants or yourself which you would like Middle Earth to remember. (So pick your favorite ) But, if you are going to select a work which is not of your own creation, please make sure to alter it in some way so that it's your own "take".

-Songs from Live... because we're hoping the stress doesn't kill anyone! That and it's terribly ironic that two wights would be singing... yeah. Have at it you two! There are links to the songs and then to the lyrics through the Album images (In other words, fairly straightforward).

- And lastly, yet another song of your own choice. (This includes, if you so desire, something of your own creation.)

Do good, have fun, and for the rest of you.. Make sure to vote!

[Sleepy Ranger]

"A'right gentleman." Spoke up Cowell (finally) "We're at the end and I have a few words for both of you. It's been a long road for both of you, you've both worked very hard to get here, you've faced stiff contest but survived and made it here... now it's just the two of you..." He paused, dramatically.

"I want you both to keep in mind, no matter who wins... I'm still better." Cowell grinned. "Good luck."

[littlemanpoet]

What's the deadline?

May the best plagiarizer win.

[Valesse]

Because of the "work load" I'm going to say December 2nd is the deadline.

[littlemanpoet]

...with great liberties taken. I have found it necessary to alter their average verse with a more poetic rendering for the purposes of my elegy. I hope it sounds as good as it reads to me.

Shore at Grey Havens
(sharked from 'Dam at otter creek' by "Live")

Sam, returning with Merry and Pippin

When nought is left to do but
think of all we've known
here is where loss breathes
the sorrow of returning home

So we came to the Havens
at the rim of the Gulf of Lune
where the shore was kissed by water
deep enough to sail a ship

Two Bagginses we brought there
flanked by loyalty and love
deep enough to sail a ship
deep enough to sail a ship
They're with us no more

We took them there we three
on horseback among the trees
for we've passed through a war
leaving the dead behind
leaving the Ring's curse behind

May they find rest
upon the farther shore
We will miss them always
always looking over the sea.

[The Only Real Estel]

Rather than going with someone else's I think I'll resubmit my The Pie or the Cider (The Eye of the Tiger by Survivor), in the voices of Merry and Pippin.

Tired and weak, it's been a long day;
I guess we both missed dinner.
Can't walk much more, but we know just the place;
We'd sell our souls for a mug just to drain!

But we're not dumb, it's just down the street;
It's that lovely Green Dragon.
Propped up our feet, now we're gobblin' up meat.
Come inside, you might hear us say:

Try the pie or the cider,
They're on special tonight!
If you want, you can have an appetizer!
You might like their salami, and the mince pie's all right.
And they'd really go well with the pie,
Or the cider.

Never skip, more than one meal;
It's never good to be hungry.
And they make a pretty mean apple tart,
Have a taste, they were made fresh today!

Try the pie or the cider, or the cake or the beer;
Maybe we can suggest an appetizer.
Stay away from the salad, cause it looks a mite queer;
But you just can't go wrong with the pie,
Or the cider.

Throwing up, straight out the chute;
Straight from the gut, in it's glory.
Went the distance, now we can't help but puke,
Hobbits that ate much too much once again!

Still, try the pie or the cider;
It's the thrill of one bite!
Let us please be your catering advisor!
If you want substitutions, they won't put up a fight;
And they'd really go well with the pie,
Or the cider.

The pie or the cider...[repeat out]

[littlemanpoet]

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

"Hi, I'm Elempi and this next piece is my favorite, hands down, taken from "Supper's Ready" by Genesis." Enjoy.

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

I. Lover's Leap

{Frodo to Bilbo in a tender Peter Gabriel voice}

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

{Aragorn to Arwenin a lover's tones}

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

{Aragorn continues in a voice filled with pain}

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

II. The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary SaruMan

{Saruman sinisterly}

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

{Gandalf at the Council of Elrondernestly}

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

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

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

III. Ikhnaton And Itsacon And Their Band Of Merry Men

{The Bride of Khazad-dúm}

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

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

{The Orcs}

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

IV. How Dare I Be So Beautiful?

{The Fellowship Grieving}

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

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

V. Cotton's Farm

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

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

{a hobbit lass flees from ruffians}

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

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

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

ALL CHANGE!

{Sharkey appears and speaks his spell of words to the hobbits}

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

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

{Lobelia yells at Sharkey}

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

{ruffians mock}

Ooee-ooee-ooee-oowaa

{Ted Sandyman}

Momma I want you now!

{Saruman}

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

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

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

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

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

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

Better not compromise!
It won't be easy!

{Gollum attacks Frodo}

Six six six is no longer alone,

{Gollum bites off Frodo's finger}

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

{Gollum dances and falls into the fire}

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

{Mordor quakes; eagles come}

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

{Aragorn to Arwen at Minas Tirith}

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

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

{the bard sings to the glad crowd gathered}

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

{The sun shines upon the Elessar upon the brow of Elessar, crowned; the crowd roars. Arwen is crowned and stands before the host seeming like a new Luthien; the music builds to a crescendo then fades as the light fades, and music and light fade together} .... until ....

Elempi stands alone under a single spotlight, cloaked and hooded.

End.

[The Only Real Estel]

Alright then, here's my selection from Live.

It's called I Alone, and it's regarding Bilbo's little run-in with Gollum in the Misty Mountains, the Riddle Game, & what alone can save him... (Luck, of course)

it might be easier not to be wise
and figure these things by your brains
You're stuck in the Mountain with him
alone by the lake by and by
You cannot see much save his eyes
you're bothered by them he can see
your time is up you get your riddle away
but the greatest of tricksters won't hesitate
to squeeze you there by yourself clinging to fate

I alone can save you
I alone can help you
I alone can save you
will you come to end like this?

it might be easier not to be good
and figure these things tho 'praps you could
you long to be free of this bargain
alone by the lake by and by
to search through these tunnels on your own
and leave him there by himself all alone

but his appetites come back to far
only LUCK can save you now
all these riddles that you've learned
won't do any good to you
you want to go and hide
only LUCK can save you now
all these riddles that you've learned...

yeah, yeah, yeah

[littlemanpoet]

To the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody, I give you "Barrowian Rhapsody".

Is this a real myth
is this just make believe
caught in a barrow
no escape from this rpg
Open your mind
just look to the Shire and see!

I'm just Sam Gamgee
I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, easy go
A little shy, a little slow,
Every way the smoke blows,
Doesn't really matter to me, to me

Gaffer, smoked my first pipe
Put old toby in the bowl
Lit the pipe now I can smoke
Gaffer, life has just begun
For now I've earned my place beside the bar
Barkeep, ooo
Please pour me a big drink
I will have drunk nine ales by now tomorrow
Carry me, carry me, my legs won't hold me steady

Ale cup, your time has come
Sends shivers to my head
A great subject for this thread
Good morrow my friends - I've got to go
I must take to bed and have some wild dreams
Gaffer, ooo - (anyway the smoke blows)
I don't want to leave
I sometimes wish the Green Dragon was my home

I see a little silhouetto of a drink
Pour it up, pour it up will you drink another ale cup
Thunderbolt and lightning - very very liking me
Green Dragon, Green Dragon,
Green Dragon, Green Dragon
Green Dragon Fill my cup - O let's have more!

But I'm a poor Gamgee and I've run out of money
He's just a Gamgee from a poor family
Spare him some coin for his troll sized appetite
Easy come easy go - let me have some coin
No fill up! No - we will not give you coin - give him coin
No fill up! We will not give you coin - give him coin
No fill up! We will not give you coin - give him coin
Will not give you coin - give him coin (never)
Never give you coin - give him coin
Never give him coin - ooo
No, no, no, no, no, no, no -
Oh Gaffer Gamgee, Gaffer Gamgee, Gaffer Gamgee give him coin
Fredegar Bolger has some coppers set aside for me
for me
for me

So you think you're so bold with that look in your eye
So you think you'll not help me and make me stay dry
Oh hobbits - can't do this to me hobbits
I'll have an ale - for I've got some coin, coin in my hand

Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
A good ale always tastes great
Anyone should know
A good ale always tastes great - and goes just right with Old Toby

Every way the smoke blows...

[The Only Real Estel]

Extention for a few days? :-/

I thought I was busy before but lately...wow.

[Valesse]

Actually that just struck me a few days ago (when I learned this week ahead is 'dead week' where I am) so as far as this last song is concerned I am fine with there being an extention, however I will spend this time giving props to elempi.

Props! Props! Props!

I can't wait for the voting to start.. very interested to hear who will become the next... Middle Earth Idol!

Shoot for before the tenth, if possible please.

[The Only Real Estel]

Well, for the last time Estel stands before you as I prepare to perform my final song.

This one will be sung by Bilbo about his adventure up to the meeting with the Trolls & how he already regrets coming on it.

It's called How to Steal a Hoard (How to Save a Life by The Fray)...


Step one he says it's 11 o'clock
You balk, he says get going and stop your talk
He smiles a little bit at you
As you race off into the blue
Time will tell if he was right
As you go left and then turn right
Between the fences and up the lane
As you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost my head
Somewhere along in my befuddledness
And I would have been up with late tea poured
But they thought I knew how to steal a hoard

Don't let them know about the rest
Cause after all they like dwarf best
Try to slip past their defense
As you maintain innocence
Lay down a list of what you cook
Dishes you learned from your cookbook
And pray the trolls don't smear you
And pray the trolls don't smear you!

Where did I go wrong, I lost my head
Somewhere along in my befuddledness
AAnd I would have been up with late tea poured
But they thought I knew how to steal a hoard

As they begin to raise their voice
One lowers his and grants them one last choice
Leave them all and knaw a bone
Or argue till dawn and turn to stone
As they talk of smash & squashing
And argue over boil and roasting
You're afraid you'll never be the same
And you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost my head
Somewhere along in my befuddledness
And I would have been up with late tea poured
But they thought I knew how to steal a hoard

How to steal a hoard...

*Final bow*

[Valesse]

Alright! Thats it! The last preformance of Middle Earth Idol!

Now everyone get to voting. I will be receiving votes until the 10th (because its a good round number, not because I've already staked out that date as "Something".)

I'll say it again, Middle earth... Get voting! *squintsquintysquint*

[Sleepy Ranger]

The results will be out a bit after the 10th, say around the 15th. That is, because the final show has to be something spectacular.
If you'd like to participate then feel free to inform Valesse or any of the judges inclusive of myself.

[Glirdan]

Okay, just relayin message from dear Cowell.

"I will be able to comment later once my ear's stop ringing and my head stops pounding from that horrible concert that I went to the other night."

All I have to say on behalf of myself is that I am too busy with school stuff to be doing the comments anymore (in case you haven't noticed, I've been on the Down's far less lately). As for Wilwa, I believe she is feeling the same strain as I. So please don't take it personally. Adieux and the best of luck to the remaining contestants.

[The Only Real Estel]

Remember this competition? Man it was a lot of fun; a lot of great songs in here. I tired my best but I heard a rumour floating around that lmp won it...couldn't get a confirmation though.

[Sleepy Ranger]

I thought the rumor was that you had one it?

Anyway, I'm not free for another day or two. So yeah, you can expect your results soon. Sorry for the long delay!

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by The Only Real Estel

Remember this competition? Man it was a lot of fun; a lot of great songs in here. I tired my best but I heard a rumour floating around that lmp won it...couldn't get a confirmation though.

Huh! And I heard a rumour that TORE had won it! Go figure.....

[Mithalwen]

I'm still waiting to be interviewed...... no one cares about those who come forth...

[The Only Real Estel]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Huh! And I heard a rumour that TORE had won it! Go figure.....

Hmmm. Well I assure you my sources are probably far stronger then your flimsy ones...no offense meant of course. Congrats!

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by The Only Real Estel

Hmmm. Well I assure you my sources are probably far stronger then your flimsy ones...no offense meant of course. Congrats!

No, I insist. You must be the winner. You are under 30 whereas I am an old fogey. Surely the votes must be on your side. Simple logic.

[The Only Real Estel]

Under 30? Who told you of this?

Your logic is hard to argue with; and yet it is a fool that won't stand by his own sources...or something like that?

[littlemanpoet]

There is a certain page of "ghoul photos" that, unless your pic is years and years old, gives it away.

Sources? Someone has sprung a leak that I don't know about?

Alright, Sleepy, out with it already!