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Festive Folk ~ A Lyric Writing Contest
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It is at times of celebration the traditional staple of folk songs are brushed off to echo the joyous mood of the community. In the cold winter months, carols can be heard from behind the frosty windows of cozy houses, warming up inhabitants. An element of togetherness is what has sutained both forms throughout the centuries. While many of these songs have come down to us through the years, new ones are still being written in this day and age by people from all walks of life - possibly even you. |
While not musical myself, over the years I have gotten much enjoyment out of the distinct music I have discovered while living on the island. Inspired by the occasion, I have decided to put out a call for new additions to Menewsha's musical repertoire. I am asking those who oblige to prepare and submit their concoctions by copying and pasting the form in post #6. Those that are most in the spirit of the task will be rewarded with lucre for their efforts. Categories Folk: Songs reflecting the Menewshan tradition and atmosphere. It is not required, but drawing on Menewsha's legends and tales may be helpful: http://www.menewsha.com/forum/main/i...-menewsha.html |
Rules
FAQ
If you are inspired to, yes, please do!
You may submit two to each category
You have until the end of the event to submit your work
The event is scheduled to end on January 2nd. See the Event FAQ for the most current information.
You may edit it, but please let me know when you have done so, in case I have already posted your form
Entries may be similar subject matter, as long as there are not too many similarities in content |
Prizes The most exemplary submissions in each category will be rewarded with http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...123ab051fb.gif /http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...e9676085a6.gif Their choice of a Gold or Silver Lyre + [gold] 5,000 gold |
Form [COLOR="SlateGray"][FONT="System"][SIZE="4"]The Muse has Visited Me![/SIZE] Username: [Enter your username here] Category: [Folk or Carol] Entry: [Put your entry here][/FONT][/COLOR] |
Hmm, I quite like this idea! I never end up taking part in writing contests, but maybe I should try this time.
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Hmm I'll try my hand at this (:
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This looks so interesting! I might try my hand at it... :) I love winter poetry, so I think it will be really fun!
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Oh, I HAVE to give this shot [squee]
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I'll try this one out.. :)
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Question. If we do a carol, does it have to be Religious or not?
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Wow, musasgal you're so colorful, festive and pretty!
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Do we post the submissions here or do we send them in a PM? I was unsure of that for this particular contest...
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K for the carols one does it basically have to be a spoof on Christmas song?
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Hmm. I think I like the idea of doing a spoof. Mostly because then people get a better sense of the flow of your song. Rather than imagining what the song would sound like. It might flow differently in other peoples minds than what you had in your head when writing than on computer screen. :)
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Ooh, this sounds nice. I may join :D I love writing lyrics
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I need a get rich quick scheme so I can afford all the things I want on my computer for arts and crafts. =w=
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Should I post my song with the Bridge and Chorus repeated each time or replace each additional Bridge and Chorus like this:
Verse verse verse Verse verse verse Bridge Bridge Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Verse verse verse Verse verse verse (Repeat Bridge) (Repeat Chorus) Do you understand what I mean? Because my song has ended up rather lengthy since I have a bridge to the chorus in there after each verse... |
You may post your song in any layout you would like, hillarbees. As long as it has the base requirements of three verses and a chorus involved, you have free rein for any other components.
I am looking forward to the submissions. I do hope there are enough to make it a sporting competition! |
The Muse has Visited Me!
Username: hilarbees Category: Carol Entry: Oh, Winter Joy~ This season is for all to see To live, to love eternally Oh, Winter Snow~ The beauty and the purity Our dreams will be reality Oh, Winter Joy~ We wish for one another To be happy in these times We want the snow to cover All the things we'll leave behind (Bridge) Our dreams will be reality We want to better our lives Our talents rise creativly We'll be singing, yes we'll chime (Chorus) Oh, Winter Joy~ This season is for all to see To live, to love eternally Oh, Winter Snow~ The beauty and the purity Our dreams will be reality Oh, Winter Joy~ We'll love the fresh new flowers That Spring will surely bring In Summer we'll have showers And warmth so comforting (Bridge) Our dreams will be reality We want to better our lives Our talents rise creativly We'll be singing, yes we'll chime (Chorus) Oh, Winter Joy~ This season is for all to see To live, to love eternally Oh, Winter Snow~ The beauty and the purity Our dreams will be reality Oh, Winter Joy~ For now, we have this fresh white snow That reflects clearly in our eyes With hope of a future we all will know, One with beautiful gradient skies (Bridge) Our dreams will be reality We want to better our lives Our talents rise creativly We'll be singing, yes we'll chime (Chorus) Oh, Winter Joy~ This season is for all to see To live, to love eternally Oh, Winter Snow~ The beauty and the purity Our dreams will be reality Oh, Winter Joy~ |
That was lovely. :)
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>o< Nooo noo nooo~! It was just silly nonsense :P
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