Mighty Middle-Earth Minstrel Awards (M3) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 10-10-2005, 03:46 PM

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The Grammy Awards (originally the Gramophone Awards ... is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, make up the rest). However, the Grammys, usually held in February, (last of what are considered the "big three" music awards shows, including the BMA and AMA shows) are considered the approximate equivalent to the Oscars, in the music world.

And the Middle-Earth equivalent would be...? Bilbo Music Awards. Anduin Music Awards. Rocky Hole Hall of Flame-- Burn up that fretboard, Roggie baby, you're smokin' now. Best pyrotechnics around.

The first inductees into Musical Immortality would, according to Tolkien, have been Tinfang Gelion, Daeron, and Maglor. At some point Luthien Tinuviel would surely have been inducted. The list would be long.

And so we arrive at the War of the Ring, the end of the Third Age. The Mighty Middle-Earth Minstrel awards for this century will, no doubt, focus on music inspired by Frodo's quest, as it has been much discussed, and of it many songs have been sung. The list of nominees is long and varied.

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The hall was filling, and rumors were flying. Who would be the Master of Ceremonies? Bilbo?

A greyhaired hobbit crossed the stage, to thunderous applause. He waved, chuckling, and took his place center stage. He held an envelope. He turned and waved, and was followed by a tall, darkhaired elf. "Come, Lindir, you may have all century but the rest of us don't!"

Lindir joined him carrying a clipboard, made from mother-of-pearl. Bilbo tapped it.

"Nautical theme, eh? A hint perhaps?"

"It won't be long; I won't spend my century here. Shall we begin?" He faced the audience, and they grew silent, waiting.

mark12_30 · 10-10-2005, 03:53 PM

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

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

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

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

"How about Oliver?" replied a fourth.

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

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

mark12_30 · 10-10-2005, 05:44 PM

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

Lindir lifted his clipboard once again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10-10-2005, 03:53 PM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Best Rendition of Galadriel's Lament Lindir read from his clipboard and announced, "The three nominees are Stephen Oliver, Broceliande (Starlit Jewel) and The Tolkien Ensemble." Muttered comments rose from the surrounding crowds. "The Tolkien Ensemble's singer has a good deep voice. Very Galadriel-like, " said one. His friend nodded. "And the accompaniment has a good elvish flavor." Someone three rows down snorted derisively. "Too bad the enchantment was broken by the mispronunciation of twined as twinned." "How about Oliver?" replied a fourth. "Not a chance, " said an elf nearby. "Stephen Oliver, alas, is much better at portraying the music of men than of elves. And I like bells as much as any elf, but I don't know where he found the ones he used." Bilbo gave the envelope to Lindir, who opened it. "The award goes to Starlit Jewel. Memorable, haunting, sweet, poignant, and believable." Waves of applause filled the auditorium. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 10-10-2005 at 05:47 PM.

10-10-2005, 05:44 PM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Broceliande's lead singer, in her green velvet gown, recieved the award amid waves of applause. Lindir lifted his clipboard once again. "Best Rendition of a Rohirric Lament. Nominees are Stephen Oliver and The Tolkien Ensemble." On the rightmost edge of the crowd, a blonde man snapped alert. "Oh, no. Not that. No." "What's the matter, Eomer?" replied Eothain. "They turned my war cry into a widow's lament. I can't bear it." Eomer stood to his feet. "Oliver! Oliver!" "My Lord! " gasped Eothain, horrified at such unseemly behavior. Lindir nodded at Eomer with a smile, and opened the envelope. "Stephen Oliver, for his rendition of "Red Fell the Dew In Rammas Echor." The applause was long and loud. Eomer sat down and whistled with relief. "That was close." __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 10-10-2005 at 05:52 PM.