So Peter Hollens (This AMAZING AMAZING acapella singer check out his stuff on youtube he's absolutely divine) actually gave permission to use his voice as background music for the "Rains of Castamere" parody.
This means I can finally post the version that was originally meant for the song. The lyrics have been already posted above, because of the other version, but here it is!
So Peter Hollens (This AMAZING AMAZING acapella singer check out his stuff on youtube he's absolutely divine) actually gave permission to use his voice as background music for the "Rains of Castamere" parody.
This means I can finally post the version that was originally meant for the song. The lyrics have been already posted above, because of the other version, but here it is!
This is so stunning. I just caught up on all the songs (was away for a few days) and I am so impressed. Incredible talent, and thanks for sharing your gifts with the Achaea community.
In honor of song parodies in general, I figured I'd send out a quick one for all those college students...
Breakeven by The Script... Finals week edition
Its dead week and I'm barely breathin, Just been to a teacher that I don't believe in, Cause I got time while they got freedom, Cause when a test is graded no it's not graded even.
The best days will be some of my worst, The sun is out, but i'm putting all my finals first, while i'm wide-awake, they have no trouble sleeping, Cause when a test is graded no it's not graded even. even, No.
What am I supposed to do, when the best part of class was always lab? and, What am I supposed to say, when I'm all choked up when you call on me My grades are falling to piecesss, Yeah. My grades are falling to pieces.
They say bad grades happen for a reason, but no survival skills can clot the bleeding.
Here's a Mhaldorian magi's take on Sia's Elastic Heart.
And another one bites the dust But why can I not conquer more? And I might've thought you'd one V one I mostly fight this war without weapons And I wanted it and I wanted it bad But there were so many guard stacks Now another one bites the dust And let's be clear, I lust no one
You did not break me I'm still fighting for Eeeeeviiiiiil
I've got a stone skin and a holocauuuust But your blade it might be too sharp I'll drop retardation until you call the guards But I may clap and dampen fast But you won't see me fall apart Cause I've got a Lasallian lyre I've got a Lasallian lyre
Yeah, I've got a Lasallian lyre
And I will raid all through the night Let's be clear, I will bring my vibes And I know that I can survive I walked through fire to save my life And I want it, I want my kills so bad And I'm doing everything I can Then another one bites the dust It's hard to pass these reflections
I completely clear out Annwyn, then I go to Archway, watching freaky people, gettin' it on. It doesn't make me nervous, if anything I'm a novice, Yeah I'v been around and I'v seen it all. I get back home back to my city, binging on some bread loafs, throw up at rally point, and I go to SLEEP, and I drank up all my sovereigns, days get kinda lonely.
You're gone and I have to go RAID.. all the time, to keep you off my mind. Ooooh ooh. Oooh ooh. RAID all the time, to keep you off my mind. Oooh Ooh. Oooh ooh.
Spending my days, mindlocking Blaize, trying to forget your face. I fall back down. Gotta keep raiding, all my life. To forget I'm missing you.
Well I vanished from Achaea for a while but wow look at all the pretty lyrics! These all look fun to sing sometime
Anyways,
I'm still alive and I'll be returning to the game sometime. Here's a
little tribute to the City that raised me to be the little Achaean I am,
Targossas.
@Rohai and I worked on this just today and it was a very fun little project to do!
This is the parody of Hey there Delilah by the plain white T's
@Lauria I did a version myself for my IG wife years ago as a joke, but mine wasn't as good...nor am I nearly as good of a singer!
Hey they're Mekare, what's it like in Shallam city, I'm a hundred rooms away, but tonight you look so pretty yes you do the pyre can't burn as bright as you yes it's true..
You know, that one thing at that one place, with that one person.
And I love too Be still, my indelible friend That love soon might end You are unbreaking And be known in its aching Though quaking Shown in this shaking Though crazy Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
So I got a bit bored and this has been bouncing around in my head forever, so I decided just for the hell of it that I wanted to do a take on Melodie's time in Eleusis to the song of "Little Town" from Beauty and the Beast. It's definitely played up a good bit just for the sake of amusement, so don't take this too hard, Eleusis! But there's definitely some fun tones of truth. There's also one particular set of dialogue in the song I just cut out all together because it was getting too long anyway and I didn't feel like imagining up something else for it.
Figured this was the most appropriate place for it because why not. Enjoy!
Edit: No you won't convince me to sing this. Don't even try.
I really feel like we could make some progress there and I -
Ellodin:
That's nice. Lady Gaia!
The Charter.
Hurry up!
Villagers:
Look there she goes that girl is strange, no question
Born in the city, can't you tell?
Ashadra:
Never part of any crowd
Yerf:
'Cause her past makes her somewhat proud
Villagers:
No denying she's a funny girl, that Mel
Talkative man:
Hello!
Talkative woman:
Good day!
Talkative man:
How is your new grove?
Well-endowed young siren:
Hello!
Ashlog:
Good day!
Well-endowed young siren:
How is your wife?
Iakimen:
I need more herbs!
Oceana:
That's too expensive!
Melodie:
There must be more than this native life!
Aerek:
Ah, Mel.
Melodie:
Good morning, Sir.
I've come to see how you were doing.
Aerek:
Tired of Eleusis already?
Melodie:
Oh no, I just love it here!
... have you considered a wedding date?
Aerek:
What about Daedalan of 665?
Melodie:
That sounds perfect.
You don't mind if I invite some odd friends, do you?
Aerek:
Mhaldorians?
You sure they can be trusted?
Melodie:
Of course!
Why during my excommunication, Aepas and Alynna were nothing but kind, and there's your daughter -
Aerek:
All right, all right, they can come.
Melodie:
Thanks, love! You won't regret it.
Aerek:
I hope not.
Melodie:
It'll be the best day of our lives.
Villagers:
Look there she goes that girl is so peculiar
I wonder if she's feeling well
With a stern and scowling look
Must be 'cause her Devotion they took
What a puzzle to the rest of us is Mel.
Melodie:
Oh, isn't this amazing?
My wedding will be glorious --- you'll see
Here's where I make my final stand
But he won't discover what's it store 'til we marry!
Yae:
Now it's no wonder that her curls are so red
Her wrath has got no parallel
Rom:
But behind that enraged facade
I'm afraid she's rather odd
Ravien
Very diff'rent from the rest of us
Villagers:
She's nothing like the rest of us
Yes, diff'rent from the rest of us is Mel!
Random Cub:
I got it Rangor!
Wow! You didn't miss a trap, Rangor!
You're the greatest Sentinel in the whole world!
Rangor:
I know.
Random Cub:
No fog-breather alive stands a chance against you. ---
And no girl, for that matter.
Rangor:
It's true, it's true.
And I've got my sights set on that one.
Random Cub:
The fallen priestess?
Rangor:
She's the one - the lucky girl I'm going to grope.
Random Cub:
But she's -
Rangor:
The most interesting girl in town.
Random Cub:
I know, but -
Rangor:
That makes her a challenge.
And don't I always win a challenge?
Random Cub:
Of course you do!
Rangor:
Right from the moment when I met her, saw her
I said she's crazy but with good hips
Here in town there's only she
Whose as interesting as me
So I'm making plans to catch and grope our Mel
Eleusian Women:
Look there he goes, isn't he dreamy?
Gen'ral Rangor
Oh he's so cute!
Be still my heart I'm hardly breathing
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute!
Melodie:
There must be more than this native life!
Rangor:
Just watch how angry I'm about to make my wife!
Villagers:
Look there she goes
The girl is strange and "special"
A most peculiar mad'moiselle!
It's a pity and a sin
She doesn't quite fit in
'Cause she really is a funny girl
A beauty but a funny girl
She really is a funny girl
That Mel!
And I love too Be still, my indelible friend That love soon might end You are unbreaking And be known in its aching Though quaking Shown in this shaking Though crazy Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
...and too recognizably OOC to take in game. This is the perfect place to show off our "Weird Al" parodies.
While there are awesome songs in this thread, I made a thread <a title="Link: http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/118/achaeanised-spoofs-and-parodies" href="http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/118/achaeanised-spoofs-and-parodies">here</a> a long time ago for parodies. I never got to record and publicise any (though I managed to sing one, but the person I sang to is now long-dormant), and now? I kind of feel like why bother? I think Lauria's voice is better than mine, and I'd be singing a capella, so all the flaws would stand out that much more.
On the other hand... maybe a second female vocalist would offer a little variety?
@Vithincus asked me to come up with an intro for his Achaea podcast.
Well I'v only listened to one podcast in my life for any period of time, and it was by far my favorite so I just tried to see what I could do with the intro. Will work on editing if it gets Vith's stamp of approval. The lyrics don't exactly fit the context of Vith's podcast, but as far as Serial parodies go, its pretty awesome.
This is an off-plane tell from: Vithincus Shu'in
An inmate at Creville Correctional facility.
From this Achaean life, the Vashnar mountain city of Cyrene, its "Shield"
-raises hand- I'd be up for it if @Zuko and @Rohai are! Just got a new headset (Since my last one broke. Been coverless and parodyless for ages) :chuffed:
He said let's get out of Hashan Head towards Targossas Away from Darkness I thought Twilight can't help us now Nothing lasts forever But this is gonna take us down -1tear- He's so tall, and handsome as hell He dual wields but he does it so well I can see the end as it begins my one condition is
Say you'll remember me Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid Fresh scars and faded runes Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah) Daydreams
I said no one has to know what we test His scims are in my chest, curare on his blade And his tells are a familiar sound, nothing lasts forever But this is getting good now He's so tall, and handsome as hell He dual wields but he does it so well And when we've had our very last spar But my last request it is
Say you'll remember me Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid Fresh scars and faded runes Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah) Daydreams
You see me in hindsight Tearing it up with you all night Cutting Targs down Some day when I retire I bet these memories follow you around You see me in hindsight Tearing it up with you all night Burning Targ down Some day when I retire I bet these memories follow you around
Say you'll remember me Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid Fresh scars and faded runes Say you'll see me again even if it's just pretend
Say you'll remember me Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid Fresh scars and faded runes Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah) Daydreams
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This means I can finally post the version that was originally meant for the song. The lyrics have been already posted above, because of the other version, but here it is!
"The Rains of Castamere" revised!
http://www.aritzcracker.ca/uploads/aquasnowlou/castamere%20parody.mp3
Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen - Good Time
Adam Young's part the perspective of Ashtan/A-Team
CRJ's part the perspective of Mhaldor or Targ, someone being raided 'every night'
Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a raid night
Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a raid night
I have not thought out the verses much at all...
Always looking for a fight
We're gonna raid all night
There's no end in sight
We don't even have to Skype
It's always a raid night
Something like this. I have no idea how viable this is, but something I would laugh at.
Cascades of quicksilver light streak across the firmament as the celestial voice of Ourania intones, "Oh Jarrod..."
Breakeven by The Script... Finals week edition
Its dead week and I'm barely breathin,
Just been to a teacher that I don't believe in,
Cause I got time while they got freedom,
Cause when a test is graded no it's not graded even.
The best days will be some of my worst,
The sun is out, but i'm putting all my finals first,
while i'm wide-awake, they have no trouble sleeping,
Cause when a test is graded no it's not graded even. even, No.
What am I supposed to do, when the best part of class was always lab? and,
What am I supposed to say, when I'm all choked up when you call on me
My grades are falling to piecesss, Yeah.
My grades are falling to pieces.
They say bad grades happen for a reason,
but no survival skills can clot the bleeding.
And another one bites the dust
But why can I not conquer more?
And I might've thought you'd one V one
I mostly fight this war without weapons
And I wanted it and I wanted it bad
But there were so many guard stacks
Now another one bites the dust
And let's be clear, I lust no one
I'm still fighting for Eeeeeviiiiiil
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'll drop retardation until you call the guards
But I may clap and dampen fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cause I've got a Lasallian lyre
I've got a Lasallian lyre
Let's be clear, I will bring my vibes
And I know that I can survive
I walked through fire to save my life
And I want it, I want my kills so bad
And I'm doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It's hard to pass these reflections
Habits (Keep raiding) (Tove Lo's Habits parody)
I completely clear out Annwyn,
then I go to Archway, watching freaky people, gettin' it on.
It doesn't make me nervous, if anything I'm a novice,
Yeah I'v been around and I'v seen it all.
I get back home back to my city, binging on some bread loafs,
throw up at rally point, and I go to SLEEP,
and I drank up all my sovereigns, days get kinda lonely.
You're gone and I have to go RAID.. all the time, to keep you off my mind.
Ooooh ooh. Oooh ooh.
RAID all the time, to keep you off my mind.
Oooh Ooh. Oooh ooh.
Spending my days, mindlocking Blaize, trying to forget your face.
I fall back down.
Gotta keep raiding, all my life. To forget I'm missing you.
Anyways, I'm still alive and I'll be returning to the game sometime. Here's a little tribute to the City that raised me to be the little Achaean I am, Targossas.
@Rohai and I worked on this just today and it was a very fun little project to do!
This is the parody of Hey there Delilah by the plain white T's
http://www.aritzcracker.ca/uploads/aquasnowlou/Hey%20There%20Targossas%20parody.mp3
Hey there Targossas
Hey they're Mekare,
what's it like in Shallam city,
I'm a hundred rooms away,
but tonight you look so pretty
yes you do
the pyre can't burn as bright as you
yes it's true..
Yea, that one!
I lost it.
Still amazing.
That love soon might end You are unbreaking
And be known in its aching Though quaking
Shown in this shaking Though crazy
Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
Figured this was the most appropriate place for it because why not. Enjoy!
Edit: No you won't convince me to sing this. Don't even try.
That love soon might end You are unbreaking
And be known in its aching Though quaking
Shown in this shaking Though crazy
Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
Had Fancy on the Radio and reminded me of Harbs. So thought I would rewrite it to match our House.
(1m31s is where the Harbinger version was written for)
<a title="Link: http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/118/achaeanised-spoofs-and-parodies" href="http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/118/achaeanised-spoofs-and-parodies">here</a>
a long time ago for parodies. I never got to record and publicise any (though I managed to sing one, but the person I sang to is now long-dormant), and now? I kind of feel like why bother? I think Lauria's voice is better than mine, and I'd be singing a capella, so all the flaws would stand out that much more.On the other hand... maybe a second female vocalist would offer a little variety?
Well I'v only listened to one podcast in my life for any period of time, and it was by far my favorite so I just tried to see what I could do with the intro. Will work on editing if it gets Vith's stamp of approval. The lyrics don't exactly fit the context of Vith's podcast, but as far as Serial parodies go, its pretty awesome.
He said let's get out of Hashan
Head towards Targossas
Away from Darkness
I thought Twilight can't help us now
Nothing lasts forever
But this is gonna take us down -1tear-
He's so tall, and handsome as hell
He dual wields but he does it so well
I can see the end as it begins my one condition is
Say you'll remember me
Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid
Fresh scars and faded runes
Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah)
Daydreams
I said no one has to know what we test
His scims are in my chest, curare on his blade
And his tells are a familiar sound, nothing lasts forever
But this is getting good now
He's so tall, and handsome as hell
He dual wields but he does it so well
And when we've had our very last spar
But my last request it is
Say you'll remember me
Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid
Fresh scars and faded runes
Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah)
Daydreams
Tearing it up with you all night
Cutting Targs down
Some day when I retire
I bet these memories follow you around
You see me in hindsight
Tearing it up with you all night
Burning Targ down
Some day when I retire
I bet these memories follow you around
Say you'll remember me
Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid
Fresh scars and faded runes
Say you'll see me again even if it's just pretend
Say you'll remember me
Standing in my fullplate, leading one last Hashan raid
Fresh scars and faded runes
Say you'll see me again even if it's just in your daydreams (ah ah)
Daydreams