<b>Please scroll down for results of round 07.</b>
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THE BASICS ::
[01] Each round will have a song as a theme.
[02] You must use that song and you must relate that song to the blend that you make.
[03] Each round is the same type of graphic --- blends, let's get better at making those!
[04] a. In your graphic, you must have the lyrics of the song, the name of the song, and the artist.
------ b. You do not have to use the entire lyrics, you must have a minimum of TWO verses, however.
[05] The images you use in your blend is at your discretion but no pictures can imply anything against the forum rules.
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<center>Song Themed Contest - Round 08
Song :: "Into the West" by Annie Lennox
Graphic :: Blend</center>
Into the West wrote:
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You’ve come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
[Chorus]
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
[Chorus]
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You’ve come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
[Chorus]
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
[Chorus]
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
Rules:
------Have fun. Find your inner music muse.
------Please post the LINK of your entry and DO NOT use the img tools.
------Initial blend must be 600 x 400 pixels.
------Anyone is allowed to enter --- please do not ask for permission.
------Due date you want to aim for is June 20th, 2007. I may accept entries a day after that, but sometimes I won't. No guarantees.
------Again, find your inner music-muse. JUST HAVE FUN.
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Members Entered:
[x] Rose of Rivendell - Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril - Entry
[x] Smeagollum - Entry
[x] Elven Archer - Entry
[5] ~RinielAranel~ - Entry
[x] Morwen Anduril - Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan - Entry
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Awards/Results of Round 07
FIRST PLACE:: Morwen Anduril _______ SECOND PLACE:: Gilraen Ringeril
THIRD PLACE:: Luthien Star Lover ____ HON. MENTION:: ~RinielAranel~
HOST'S CHOICE:: Smeagollum
Those who voted/judged ....
- 1. ForeverFrodo
2. Tintinnabulator
3. Elven Archer
4. Riniel Anariel
5. Johnny's Fan
6. Limwen - Villya
:: Comments ::
++++++++++ EVERYONE :: “Oh I just love this song! I wish I could have done a blend.....but yours are all amazing!
” –Elven Archer
“Some really very unusual interpretations of the lyrics, some seem to relate more to them more than others, but they are all really nice blends anyway.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ SMEAGOLLUM :: “Hehe, the chess theme was a neat idea! I love creativeness
” –ForeverFrodo
“Oh, the idea of using images of chess figures is very creative. I really like the idea as well as the colour of your entry. The text really fits. Great job!
” –Rose of Rivendell
“Oh, very interesting style with the chess pieces. It's very unique, and a good idea. I like the way the text is positioned, and it just looks fabulous!
” –Elven Archer
“I love the simplicity of this blend, but also the fact that if you look closer you can see there's a lot of work been put in. I think the colours are fantastic and I really like the textures you have used. The font and the way you have displayed the text, really suit the blend and the text is easy to read, which is always nice. I'm having trouble though finding what connection the theme of the blend has to the song, but it's still a very nice blend.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ CAUNION THE FROSTLORD :: “Wow! Wonderful choice and arrangement of pics and great blending. I really love the overall colour of your entry (very beautiful effects) and the text really fits your pics. Great job!
” –Rose of Rivendell
“The colors are superb!
I just love the pinks and purples, and they are so well blended into the pictures, which also have incredible blending. Nice work.” –Elven Archer
“I really like the way you have blended the images and for me the main image screams out the lyrics you chose. The colours are wonderful and the textures have been used well. I probably would have used a simple font like Arial for the text, as it would have made it a bit easier to read and may have taken up more space, but even so, your blend conveys the lyrics really well and I think it looks great.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ ~RINIELARANEL~ :: “Yay! I loved your for taking Will/Liz! The lyrics fit so perfectly for them. Good job on the blending as well.” –ForeverFrodo
“Ah, a Willabeth entry!
I really love the image you've chosen as well as the faded effect of the blend. The arragement of the text is interesting and perfect! Wonderful entry! ” –Rose of Rivendell
“Willabeth forever!
I love it Rin. All of the text is amazingly positioned througout the entire blend. It could use a bit of color, but overall it's a gorgeous piece.” –Elven Archer
“First off, really good theme. I wish I thought of that! I like all the different textures you have used and I LOVE the way you have displayed the main text. So simple, yet brilliant. I like the fact you have tried something different with placing the other text, and I think the bottom bit works well, but the top part is perhaps a little bit much, and it looks a bit crowded. However, the lyrics fit the theme well.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ VALERA ELENHATHEL :: “Very nice entry! Interesting pic, perfect blending and amazing colours! I really love the blend and I think it fits the lyrics perfectly.
” –Rose of Rivendell
“Oh what a lovely blend! The colors are nice and warm, and your blending looks very well done. I like the font the best.
” –Elven Archer
“I really like the blending and the colours. I think you the way you have displayed the text is is quite good, although it's a shame the larger text over-runs the image. I think the blend does sort of suit the lyrics, but it's a nice blend anyway.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ ROSE OF RIVENDELL :: “You used lovely pictures and I liked how you arranged them with the text.” –ForeverFrodo
“Well I'm not much of an Anakin/Padme shipper.....but I like the blend alot!
The blue color is very pretty, and I like your text alot. Excellent work Rose!” –Elven Archer
“Good theme. Definitely suits the lyrics. I'm going to give you browine points for even trying to use those images in a blend, I think most people would have trouble with them. I love the blue background, and I actually also like the way you have made the edges of the images "fuzzy". We both know that you are getting better and better all the time, and this is a really nice attempt.
” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ MORWEN ANDURIL :: “Very nice choice of pics and wonderful blending. I really love the overall look of your entry and I think the images fit the lyrics perfectly. Great job!
–Rose of Rivendell
“I always loved how you do stock pictures for most of these....and what an amazing job you do at it. The colors are incredible as always, and I just love the font.
” –Elven Archer
“It's simple, but if you look at it closely there is a lot going on. I think the images really convey the lyrics without any difficulty. I love the old age look to it, and the way you have displayed the text is fantasic.” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ GILRAEN RINGERIL :: “Wow! What an amazing and unusual entry. I really love the vibrant colours and the choice of pics. It fits the song perfectly.
Your entry is really stunning! Brilliant job!” –Rose of Rivendell
“Alright this is by far the most colorful....I love it! All the blending and different pictures look amazing, and again, I love all the stock images. Once again, I'm dumb founded.
” –Elven Archer
“This is stunning. The colours, the pictures. Everything. There's really not a lot I can say about it really! I'm having a bit of trouble trying to relate the image to the lyrics. It could be that I'm just looking the image and the colours, and not really concentrating on the lyrics, but even still, I am really enjoying looking.
” –Johnny’s Fan
++++++++++ LUTHIEN STAR LOVER :: “I love the colors and the faded look of the picture.” –ForeverFrodo
“I really like the way you've worked on the black-and-white image with some colour. It looks great!
And I think the image really fits the lyrics. Great job! ” –Rose of Rivendell
“Oooooh, so pretty! I really like the black and white, and then you added colors. It gives the blend a very nice touch, along with the white border. Excellent work.
” –Elven Archer
“The image suits the lyrics so very well. I love how you have displayed the text and all the splotches and little brushes just add so much. I love the fact the whole blend seems to glow. The colours are gorgeous and it just looks so.... right.” –Johnny’s Fan
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