In Western Lands (Sam’s Song).
This is the final
song planned for Sansûkh, composed and performed by me for SSAA choir.It will be linked
in the fic on AO3 RIGHT after I write the words, ‘The End’ in Chapter 50.The poem is from Return
of the King, and is sung by Sam Gamgee. It
has been suggested that it was originally penned by a certain Mr. Bilbo Baggins.This composition is
lovingly dedicated to my dear friend, @poplitealqueen. Love ya, mate.Sheet music for download is here. Lyrics reproduced
under the cut.
Do you have any songs that really remind you of Sansukh and Lotr in general? Bands in particular that give you a vibe for the dwarves, that kind of thing?
Not really songs, or bands, per se. I tend to write the music I want to hear for the Dwarves and for Sansukh myself, lmao. This could be bc I am a giant glutton for punishment
out of the stuff I have written, the most ‘Sansukh-ish’ ones are Light on the Horizon, and In Western Lands (Sam’s Song).
The most especially Dwarvish one is ‘The Iron Hills For Me’ – which surprises absolutely nobody, I am sure :)… but also the Broadbeam Cradle-Song, and Gimli’s Jig.
I have had headcanony thoughts about Dwarven music before, though! Here is a big ole post about it.
Alphabet tag game thingy
rules: answer the questions in a new post and tag 10 blogs you would like to get to know better.
tagged by: @poplitealqueen, who is a gem and a goldenheart.
a – age: *mumbles a bit* thirtymmmf.
b – birthplace: out Woop Woop, Australia.
c – current time: 7:21pm.
d – drink you last had: mineral water, cept we were ~fancy~ tonight, and it had a slice of lime in it. I feel 0.05% posher.
e – easiest person to talk to: Mr Dets.
f – favorite song: DON’T FUCKIGN MAKE ME CHOOSE
g – grossest memory: I have a small kid and an old pet; I have TONS of gross memories.
h – horror yes or horror no: Nooooope. I am a wuss, let me hide under the covers and whimper, thanks muchly.
i – in love?: yeah, but it’s not new. It’s a comfy smoulder now, not a raging fire.
j – jealous of people?: Now and then. I try not to let it hurt me or others, though.
l – love at first sight or should I walk by again?: sweets, if you want my romantic attention, you gotta talk to me. A LOT. About anything. For months. (and also be fine with my habitual retreatings)
m – middle name: Same as my mum’s, same as my Nan’s, same as my great-grandnan’s. I have bequeathed it on the Dwarfling, too. It’s a hereditary middle name, is what I am sayin.
n – number of siblings: I am 3 of 4.
o – one wish: to be braver
p – person you called last: Mum
q – question you are always asked: ‘Do I know you from somewhere?’ I got one of those faces, I guess!
r – reason to smile: I have finished all my chores for tonight, and it’s not my turn to bathe the sprog. DOBBY IS FREEEEEEE (to sleep)
s – song you last sang: oh heck, the last song would have been at work – my job is singing, so. Probably one of my students’ examination pieces, me singing along with them as I accompany them on the piano (badly)
t – time you woke up: 5:20am. Thanks, senile-cat-who-yells-at-dawn. Thanks a fucking BUNCH.
u – underwear colour: Black and plain, bc I am boring as unbuttered toast.
v – vacation destination: YES. ANYWHERE. PLEASE. PLEEEEEASE. *sobbing into hands*
w – worst habit: making myself meeker, quieter, smaller and lesser in order to make others comfortable. And goddamn picking at my skin.
x – x-rays: Broke my knee when I was little.
y – your favorite food: liquorice. Anything involving potatoes. Japanese food. Thai curry. PICKLES.
z – zodiac sign: Pisces
Tagging: @peggaboo, @the-dragongirl, @notanightlight, @katajainen, @estel-of-the-eyrie, @lesbiankiliel, @culturalrebel, @docmanda, @squidspawn, @fishfingersandscarves and anybody else out there who wants to give it a go!
LotR: The Road to Isengard
aquilea-of-the-lonely-mountain:
“A fine hunt you have led us! Two hundred leagues, through fen and forest, battle and death, to rescue you! And here we find you feasting and idling – and smoking! Smoking! Where did you come by the weed, you villains? Hammer and tongs! I am so torn between rage and joy, that if I do not burst, it will be a marvel!”
“You speak for me, Gimli”, laughed Legolas. “Though I would sooner learn how they came by the wine.”
… Gimli has no chill and Legolas just proved that he is his father’s son.
Fantasy that removes beards from women dwarves is COWARDS’ FANTASY
i just found out merriam webster has a time traveler feature that tells you some of the words that were “born” the same year as you. it’s pretty neat yall should do this
i’m the same age as twerking and bromance guys
You are legitimately one of the nicest people I have ever encountered IRL or on the internet and honestly seeing you on my dash or just knowing you exist makes this life a little brighter
*tiny, grateful meeping sounds*
Realistic Self-Talk
emq:
- This too shall pass & my life will be better.
- I am a worthy and good person.
- I am doing the best I can, given my history and level of current awareness.
- Like everyone else, I am a fallible person and at times will make mistakes and am committed to learning from them.
- What is, is.
- Look at how much I have accomplished, and I am still progressing.
- There are no failures, only different degrees of success.
- Be honest and true to myself.
- It is OK to let myself be distressed for awhile.
- I am not helpless. I can and will take the steps needed to get through during crisis.
- I will remain engaged and involved instead of isolating and withdrawing during this situation.
- This is an opportunity, instead of a threat. I will use this experience to learn something new, to change my direction, and/or to try a new approach.
- Other people are responsible for their reactions to me.
- I can stand anything for a while because I am resilient.
- In the long run, who will remember or care?
- I see all things through the eyes of compassion.
This is amazing!
Inktobers #4 & #5: I was getting ready to start another expression meme dwarrowdam from @determamfidd‘s Sansuhk when I realized I hadn’t already designed her, so here is some concept stuff for Kara (that Ashkar ended up happening on as well)
*shallow breathing*
OH MY GOOD GRAVY HELP
THIS IS AMAZING – I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM
I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM
I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM
yessss the bright colours and intricate patterns! The headscarves, the nose chain, THAT BLUE-BEADED BEARD! *explodes*
Squiddie! Squiddie oh my goDDD I am totally gasping, these are amazing, these are more gorgeous and more them than I ever could have imagined, better than I ever dreamed! YOU ARE BRILLIANT THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Aw Yiss 