+Hoiditthroughthegrapevine Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Thanks @John203, but really it's just an implementation of your brilliant idea. Kelsier flying starship, wholly crap bring on MBEra4! Currently out of upvotes but I'll get you one later when they trickle back in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch Vi Britannia Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I really want to write a Lord Ruler villain song, but I can't figure out what tune to use. Any ideas that would work with a choir and a lead? Be Prepared would work for something, but not this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herowannabe Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, LewsTherinTalamon said: I really want to write a Lord Ruler villain song, but I can't figure out what tune to use. Any ideas that would work with a choir and a lead? Be Prepared would work for something, but not this. Be prepared for The Lord Ruler has been discussed. See page 1 of this thread. I think someone did eventually write it somewhere in the past 6 pages... also, there’s this gem: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch Vi Britannia Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Herowannabe said: Be prepared for The Lord Ruler has been discussed. See page 1 of this thread. I think someone did eventually write it somewhere in the past 6 pages... I shall look for it. I was thinking of the idea for an Inquisitor choir with TLR singing in a bored tone on his throne. Although, You're Welcome could work, with him talking about saving everyone from Ruin. I may write that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallan's Ward Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) I just found my new home! So I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, (cause I'm too lazy to read through all six pages rip) but I am totally imagining Hoid or Shallan (or even Tyn) singing Razzle Dazzle from Chicago. Or Shallan and Hoid singing We Both Reached for the Gun. And last but not least, something that gets me laughing everytime, I imagine Shallan forcing Kaladin and Adolin to sing and dance Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag. Edited January 9, 2018 by Shallan's Ward Fixing a typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herowannabe Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, LewsTherinTalamon said: Although, You're Welcome could work, with him talking about saving everyone from Ruin. I may write that. Uh... it’s been written. That’s the link I put in my last post. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch Vi Britannia Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, Herowannabe said: Uh... it’s been written. That’s the link I put in my last post. Oh. I knew that. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hoiditthroughthegrapevine Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 11:05 AM, LewsTherinTalamon said: On 1/9/2018 at 10:58 AM, Herowannabe said: Be prepared for The Lord Ruler has been discussed. See page 1 of this thread. I think someone did eventually write it somewhere in the past 6 pages... I shall look for it. I was thinking of the idea for an Inquisitor choir with TLR singing in a bored tone on his throne. Hey @LewsTherinTalamon, you might consider the Rolling Stones Sympathy for the Devil, it doesn't have the bored on his throne tone you're looking for, but it has potential for a Lord Ruler tooting his own horn number. I wrote a version of Be Prepared sung by Taravangian and Diagramists: If you want to effect the bored, jerky, haughtily aloof quality of TLR, you might consider a parody of Soft Cell's Tainted Love: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I present to you, with minimal changes and major WoR spoilers: "Defying Gravity" (to the tune of the song from Wicked with the same name) Spoiler [Moash, spoken] Kaladin, why couldn't you stay away for once Instead of flying off the handle! I hope you're happy (sung) I hope you're happy now I hope you're happy how You've hurt your friend forever I hope you think you're clever [Kaladin, spoken] I hope you're happy (sung) I hope you're happy too I hope you're proud how you Would kill one of your best friends, to feed your petty revenge [Moash & Kaladin] So though I can't imagine how I hope you're happy right now [Moash, spoken] Kaladin, listen to me. Just step aside now! (sung) we can still just kill Elhokar What we've worked and waited for You’ll still have all you ever wanted [Kaladin, spoken] I know (sung) But I don't want it, I can't want it anymore Something has changed within me Something is not the same I'm through with playing by the rules Of someone elses game Too late for second-guessing Too late to go back to sleep It's time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap! It's time to try Defying gravity I think I'll try Defying gravity I'm defying gravity And you can't pull me down [Moash] Can't I make you understand You're having delusions of grandeur? [Kaladin] I'm through breaking promises 'Cuz someone tell me so Some things I want to change But still I’ll try to let it go! Too long I've been afraid of Losing you, who now I've lost Well, if that's you you come at much too high a cost! I'd sooner buy Defying gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity And you can't pull me down Moash, let him be. Think of what we could do—together! Unlimited Together we're unlimited Together we'll be the greatest team There's ever been—Moash! Dreams the way we planned 'em [Moash] If we work in tandem [Moash & Kaladin] There's no fight we cannot win Just you and I, defying gravity With you and I defying gravity [Kaladin] They'll never bring us down! Well, are you stopping? [Moash] I hope you're happy I hope your happy now that your choosing this - [Kaladin] You too— I hope it brings you bliss [Moash & Kaladin] I really hope you get it And you don't live to regret it I hope you're happy in the end I hope you're happy my friend Flying so high! (Defying gravity) Kiss me goodbye! (Defying gravity) [Kaladin] So if you care to find me I’ll be at Kholin’s side! As someone told me lately: "Honor means helping those you despise!" And if I'm flying solo At least I'm flying free To those who ground me Take a message back from me Tell them how I'm defying gravity! I'm flying high Defying Gravity! And soon I'll match them in renown And nobody in Alethkar No princes that there are or were Is ever gonna bring me down! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I now present to you, Hoid's Song (to the tune of "Your Song" by Sir Elton John) Spoiler It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside I’m not one of those who avoids being snide, I Don't try to be punny but boy, if I did I'd break all your brains, making Leras livid If I was a Forger but then again, no Or a man who makes Aons in a city that glows Oh, I know it's not much cause it’s the least I can do My gift is my song And this one's for you And you can tell everybody this is Hoid’s song It may be quite simple but now that it's done Just pay me no mind Just pay me no mind As I put down in words How pitiful life is on this lame Shardworld I sat on the roof and kicked up the moss Well, a few dumb Highprinces, well, they've got me quite cross But Odium’s been unkind While I wrote this song It's for people like you that He just wants gone So excuse me forgetting But these things, I do You see, I've forgotten If it’s green or it’s blue Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean Yours is the sweetest Shardpool I've ever seen And you can tell everybody this is Hoid’s song It may be quite simple but now that it's done Just pay me no mind Just pay me no mind As I put down in words How pitiful life is on this lame Shardworld Just pay me no mind Just pay me no mind As I put down in words How pitiful life is on this lame Shardworld 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I present to you "Thrill's in the Battle" (as sung by Dalinar to the tune of "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin) Major OB Spoilers: Spoiler My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there was folks to kill, and hell to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say, I'm gonna be like you, dad You know I'm gonna be like you And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten while we were at war He said, thanks for the sword, dad, come on let's spar Can you teach me to fight, I said, not yet for I got a lot to do, he said, lead the charge And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed Said, I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from Kholinar just the other day So much like a man I just had to say Son, I'm proud of you Can you sit for a while? He shook his head, and he said with a smile What I'd really like, dad, is to let people duel me See you later Can I fight them please? And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I just want to retire, have my son take me place He’d be king, Elhokar got stabbed in the face I said, I'd like to abdicate if you don't mind He said, I'd love to, dad, and I’m the next in line But see, I killed Sadeas, and I’m a newlywed too But it's sure nice talking to you, dad It's been sure nice talking to you And as I hung up my cloak, it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Personification said: I present to you "Thrill's in the Battle" (as sung by Dalinar to the tune of "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin) Major OB Spoilers: Hide contents My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there was folks to kill, and hell to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say, I'm gonna be like you, dad You know I'm gonna be like you And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten while we were at war He said, thanks for the sword, dad, come on let's spar Can you teach me to fight, I said, not yet for I got a lot to do, he said, lead the charge And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed Said, I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from Kholinar just the other day So much like a man I just had to say Son, I'm proud of you Can you sit for a while? He shook his head, and he said with a smile What I'd really like, dad, is to let people duel me See you later Can I fight them please? And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I just want to retire, have my son take me place He’d be king, Elhokar got stabbed in the face I said, I'd like to abdicate if you don't mind He said, I'd love to, dad, and I’m the next in line But see, I killed Sadeas, and I’m a newlywed too But it's sure nice talking to you, dad It's been sure nice talking to you And as I hung up my cloak, it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then This is a MASTERPIECE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Extesian Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Personification said: I present to you "Thrill's in the Battle" (as sung by Dalinar to the tune of "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin) Major OB Spoilers: Reveal hidden contents My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there was folks to kill, and hell to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say, I'm gonna be like you, dad You know I'm gonna be like you And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten while we were at war He said, thanks for the sword, dad, come on let's spar Can you teach me to fight, I said, not yet for I got a lot to do, he said, lead the charge And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed Said, I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from Kholinar just the other day So much like a man I just had to say Son, I'm proud of you Can you sit for a while? He shook his head, and he said with a smile What I'd really like, dad, is to let people duel me See you later Can I fight them please? And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I just want to retire, have my son take me place He’d be king, Elhokar got stabbed in the face I said, I'd like to abdicate if you don't mind He said, I'd love to, dad, and I’m the next in line But see, I killed Sadeas, and I’m a newlywed too But it's sure nice talking to you, dad It's been sure nice talking to you And as I hung up my cloak, it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then OMH this is one of my favorite things in a year on here. Perfect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Sunbird said: This is a MASTERPIECE. 4 hours ago, Extesian said: OMH this is one of my favorite things in a year on here. Perfect. (Also, what does OMH stand for?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I also now have: I Will Survive (Reprise) MAJOR SECRET HISTORY SPOILERS Spoiler At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinking I could never live because I had just died But then I spent a few minutes in that Cognitive Realm place I punched god’s face, and I learned a way I could stay And so I'm back from outer space I just walked in to find the world exploding right up in my face But gods are quite easy to con And no one cons better than me Ruin, knowing that I was there you should never have run free Go on now, go. Walk out the door Just turn around now 'cause you're not welcome anymore Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die? Oh, no, not I I will survive Oh, as long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give And I'll survive I will survive, hey, hey 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herowannabe Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 12 hours ago, Personification said: I present to you "Thrill's in the Battle" (as sung by Dalinar to the tune of "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin) Major OB Spoilers: Hide contents My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there was folks to kill, and hell to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say, I'm gonna be like you, dad You know I'm gonna be like you And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten while we were at war He said, thanks for the sword, dad, come on let's spar Can you teach me to fight, I said, not yet for I got a lot to do, he said, lead the charge And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed Said, I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, dad? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from Kholinar just the other day So much like a man I just had to say Son, I'm proud of you Can you sit for a while? He shook his head, and he said with a smile What I'd really like, dad, is to let people duel me See you later Can I fight them please? And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I just want to retire, have my son take me place He’d be king, Elhokar got stabbed in the face I said, I'd like to abdicate if you don't mind He said, I'd love to, dad, and I’m the next in line But see, I killed Sadeas, and I’m a newlywed too But it's sure nice talking to you, dad It's been sure nice talking to you And as I hung up my cloak, it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the Thrill’s in the battle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon When you coming home, son? I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I love it all except for the line “... and the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man in the moon.” It just doesn’t fit Roshar or Dalinar at all so it kind of stands out. Instead, maybe something like: ”And the Thrill’s in the battle after ten heartbeats, Glory Spren come when my foes I defeat” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Herowannabe said: I love it all except for the line “... and the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man in the moon.” It just doesn’t fit Roshar or Dalinar at all so it kind of stands out. Instead, maybe something like: ”And the Thrill’s in the battle after ten heartbeats, Glory Spren come when my foes I defeat” Well, "silver spoon" might not, but "little boy blue and the man in the moon" actually fits weirdly well with the whole blue Natanatan myth. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliax Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 @Personification you're on a roll! These are fabulous! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herowannabe Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 21 hours ago, Personification said: Well, "silver spoon" might not, but "little boy blue and the man in the moon" actually fits weirdly well with the whole blue Natanatan myth. And what does the blue Natanatan myth have to do with Dalinar and/or Adolin? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am Witless Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 I've used up almost all of my upvotes going through this thread, especially on the Les Miserables songs. My favorite mental image is now Kaladin wearing Elsa's dress and singing his heart out, looking absolutely fabulous. It is second only to the movie-worthy image of Elend beating up koloss while singing a twisted version of "Let it Go". My song suggestion, for whoever wants to use it: "Modern Major General" from Pirates of Penzance, complete with background of singing skaa/bridgemen/Returned/whatever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzik Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) I am the very model of a skaa rebellion general I've information vegetable, animal, and mineral I know the man from Hathsin, and I quote the fights historical From Tougier to Luthadel, in order categorical I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters hemalurgical I understand the spikings, both the simple and fantastical About my facial features I'm teeming with a lot o' news With many cheerful facts about the obligators' new tattoos. I'm very good at integrating spikes because I'm fabulous I know the scientific names of beings (kandra) Ruinous In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral I am the very model of a skaa rebellion general. I feel pretty good for 40 minutes from "hey, someone posted on this thread" to one full verse. Edited January 21, 2018 by John203 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 22 hours ago, Taliax said: @Personification you're on a roll! These are fabulous! Thank you. 9 hours ago, Herowannabe said: And what does the blue Natanatan myth have to do with Dalinar and/or Adolin? I would say that "little boy blue" is relatively tangential to the original song as well, so it fits into the parody, and I also prefer to keep my parodies as close to the original song as possible if it still works well in the altered version. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 @John203 I don't even know the original song and I enjoyed your parody of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzik Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 @Sunbird, the original was as close to rap as you could get in the 1870s. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major-General's_Song This has a good recording and lyrics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personification Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have always been a fan of this song, and have made parodies of it for other things. In fact, I had been considering making a parody of it anyway, but I just never really felt like it. Until now... Modern Major-Worldhopper (as sung by Hoid to the tune of "Modern Major-General" from Pirates of Penzance) Spoiler Hoid: I am the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper, I've information so vast it would overflow your F-copper, I know the kings of Roshar, and I quote the fights historical From Rathalas to Kholinar, in order categorical; I'm very well acquainted, too, with Shards of Adonalsium, I understand their feelings, to be honest many are quite dumb, About Realmatic theorem I'm teeming with a lot o' news, With many cheerful facts all your false notions I will disabuse. All: With many cheerful facts all our false notions he will disabuse. With many cheerful facts all our false notions he will disabuse. With many cheerful facts all our false notions he will disabuse. Hoid: I'm very good at internal and external Allomancy; And my grasp of Feruchemy is awesome just you wait and see: In short, to make sure that I don’t just overflow your F-copper, I am the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper. All: In short, to make sure that he won’t just overflow our F-copper, He is the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper. Hoid: I know your mythic histories, the Heralds and the Lord Ruler; My answer are sarcastic, I've been told that no one is crueler, I often wax prosaic when I’m talking about gibberish, Don’t even get me started on the great word that is “Gibbletish”; I can tell undoubted Rosharans from Threnodites and Selish men, I know the clicking chorus of the hordelings of a Dysian! Then I can hum a fugue of which I've heard the music's din afore, And tap out all the beats that Singers can hear in their core. All: And tap out all the beats that Singers can hear in their core. And tap out all the beats that Singers can hear in their core. And tap out all the beats that Singers can hear in their core. Hoid: Then I can write a washing bill in Alethi’s calligraphic form, And tell you ev'ry detail of the Blackthorn’s tattered uniform: In short, to make sure that I don’t just overflow your F-copper, I am the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper. All: In short, to make sure that he won’t just overflow our F-copper, He is the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper Hoid: In fact, when I know what is meant by "Everstorm" and "the Sibling", When I can tell at sight a Ranette rifle from an Immerling, When such affairs as sorties and surprises I'm more wary at, And when I know precisely how to Awaken a Lifeless cat, When I have learnt what progress has been made in instant noodlery, When I know more of pasta than a novice in a foodery-- In short, when I've a smattering of elemental strategy, You'll say a better Major-Worldhopper has never sat a gee. All: You'll say a better Major-Worldhopper has never sat a gee. You'll say a better Major-Worldhopper has never sat a gee. You'll say a better Major-Worldhopper has never sat a gee. General: For my culinary knowledge, though I'm plucky and often hungry, Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century; But still, in matters capable of blowing up your F-copper, I am the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper. All: But still, in matters capable of blowing up our F-copper, He is the very model of a modern Major-Worldhopper. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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