<b>Please scroll down for results of round 02.</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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Song Themed Contest - Round 03
Song :: "How To Save a Life" by The Fray
Graphic :: Blend</center>
Lyrics:
How To Save a Life by The Fray wrote:
Step one you say we need to talk
He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As she goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
And you begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
And pray to God he hears you
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
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. There are no spots to reserve.
------Due date you want to aim for is March 23rd, 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] Luthien Star Lover -
Entry
[x] Hobbit Riley -
Entry
[x] Pandora -
Entry
[x] ForeverFrodo -
Entry
[5] Maetharanel -
Entry
[x] Limwen - Villya -
Entry
[x] Morwen Anduril -
Entry
[x] Johnny's Fan -
Entry
[x] LOTRfreak13 -
Entry
[x] Ms.Gamgee -
Entry
[x] Gilraen Ringeril -
Entry
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Awards/Results of Round 02
First Place: Maetharanel ________________ Third Place: Johnny's Fan
Second Place: timtimtimtim && Gilraen Ringeril
Hon. Mention: Caunion the Frostlord ____ Host's Choice: Bubble Black
Those who voted/judged --- the godly beings as they are.
1. eowyn of ithilien
2. Limwen - Villya
3. Fencing Maiden
4. Zandain
5. Rose of Rivendell
6. keyodie
7. Gwenneth
>> Comments
--------EVERYONE :: “Every single contest is hard to vote in, but this one was really hard! The way you all interpreted the song is so different, yet all of you did a wonderful job! I was really impressed with all of your work!” –Limwen - Villya
"Excellent entries. A real variety of themes and techniques. It was hard enough voting so I'm glad I didn't have to vote!" -Johnny's Fan
--------Morwen Anduril :: “I love the clean simplicity of the design and the way that as you concentrate on the words the couple’s hands start to appear more clearly.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I loved your blend! It’s so colorful and unique! Something about your’s is so different and interesting!” –Limwen - Villya
"I really like this. I like the pictures you have used, brushes, textures, colours. The lyrics suit the pictures well and are easy too read." -Johnny's Fan
"Very beautiful, the first thing that caught my eye were the very tropical colours and how nice and bright it was, the picture of the hands is very niely incorportaed and that texture just works so well with it. Lovely work!" -Ms.Gamgee
---------Ms.Gamgee :: “Really striking composition. i particularly like the three boxes at the top.” –eowyn of ithilien
“Norrington! I think that is a very good idea.
Anyway, I love how you made it. I especially love the blending!” –Limwen – Villya
“Soo creative! The use of the pictures, the texture, it all works together in a strange sort of chaotic harmony to make a lovely work of art. It seems to lack nothing, and yet nothing is too overpowering. I love it.” –Fencing Maiden
"I love the collage effect of this blend. I really like the way it's been put together and the lyrics really, really go well." -Johnny's Fan
"I was actually sorta proud of thsi one, quite unlike anything I've ever done, of course it doesnt compare to the beauty of any of the other works, but...yeah, it's not too bad.
" -Ms.Gamgee
---------Caunion the Frostlord :: “I love it! beautifully blended and the words fit the phantom perfectly (although maybe they could have been a little clearer?).” –eowyn of ithilien
“I love the Phantom, and I can really see how the song relates to the blend. The text is a little hard to read, but I love everything else!” –Limwen - Villya
"Love the subject matter. The images and textures you used are great. The lyrics kinda suit the pictures, and althought the lyrics are hard to read, kudos for being different." -Johnny's Fan
"Interesting subject to link to the song, nice blending on the top photos, and creative use of that unique style of yours." -Ms.Gamgee
---------Johnny's Fan :: “The main picture is beautiful, and i like the boxes down the side – just having the one in colour really picks out that moment.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I’m not at all a Lost fan, but I really love your blend! The coloring is beautiful, and I love the brushes! I love the pictures you used on the side. Amazing job!” –Limwen – Villya
“Lovely work, this. The singularly fuzzy look of the background pic, contrasted with teh smaller, more clear pictures to the right is amazing. The brushes and textures use work well with the pictures and text.” –Fencing Maiden
"Nothing short of spectacular, as usual. I love the colours and the small butterflys on the main picture, and ven those black and white ones, everything works really well together, as always, and it's just really great to look at. :]" -Ms.Gamgee
---------Aramel Elyanwe :: “I like how you’ve arranged it so that faramir and eowyn appear to be standing either side of the same pillar.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I love this one! Its so simple, yet it is perfectly clear what you are emphasizing in the blend! Simple, beautiful, and very sad… Great job!” –Limwen - Villya
"I like the subject matter. The blending is nice and I quite like the way you positioned the text, it's nice and easy to read. The lyrics sort of suit the blend, and I just like the overall look of the piece." -Johnny's Fan
"Another nice subject, nice blending I like the blue colour and mood of it, it's a lovely blend, nice job!" -Ms.Gamgee
----------timtimtimtim :: “Ooo, it’s all perty and glowy! i love the way it looks so uncluttered and elegant, and the film strip effects at the top and bottom are a wonderful touch – they give the impression of telling a story, just as the song does.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I love the soft and glowy feeling of your blend. The warm colors and the simple text really got me! I don’t what else to say, except, you did a great job!” –Limwen – Villya
“They show the unrequited love..” -Zandain
"Nice and glowy and orange. Not my favourite colour but I won't hold that against you.
I like the simplicity if the piece and I bound to like the little clips at the top. Text seems to suit, and they're easy to read which i a bonus." -Johnny's Fan
"Very cool job with the lighting and glowyness, it reminds me of Eru's stuff, and cool colours and blending. The scenes at the top and bottom are also very nice, something of JF's, I presume? Really cool blend. :]" -Ms.Gamgee
-----------Beriadanwen :: “I like that you seem to have interpreted the song in a different, slightly more sinister way. the vampire certainly gives a whole new meaning to the word “taste” in that song
.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I love the glow and color of it! I love the darkness in it. Wonderful job!” –Limwen – Villya
“They show the unrequited love..” -Zandain
"I like the images you have used and the way you have arranged them. The text really suits the pictures." -Johnny's Fan
"ooh, cool job with the glowyness, and the picture blending. This is the first time that you havnt absolutely WOWed me, but it's really cool, and it was a great pick on subject, too." -Ms.Gamgee
-----------Bubble Black :: “Really beautiful in a kinda scary way. really striking images beautifully handled, and i like the young miss haversham vibe.” –eowyn of ithilien
“This is another really unique blend! I love the pictures you used. And the text is so creative! The splatter brushes in the corner give it a really nice touch! And overall, you did a great job!” –Limwen - Villya
"This is a striking piece and frankly, it scares me. I like the textures and effects you have used and the way you have arranged the text and the text does sort of fit." -Johnny's Fan
" Bubs, I absolutely lvoe this, I mean, i ADORE your style in general, I'm sure you know this. Great job on that old vintage scary movie look. Awsome blending, cool picture choice, and even the subtle colours, awsome awsome awsome." -Ms.Gamgee
-----------Maetharanel :: “I think you chose the perfect images of aragorn and arwen – there’s an intensity in their eyes that perfectly fits with the song.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I love the dark colors you used. The text and the parts of the song you used are very fitting! I also love the fact that you used Arwen and Aragorn.” –Limwen – Villya
“In it's simplicity, it is stunning. The fonts used compliment the graphics greatly, while the pictures just seem to go together amazingly. I also love how the color is faded, and the shadows stressed. Lovely.” –Fencing Maiden
“Because the words fit so well.” -Zandain
"Wow. Lovely, blend. I love everything about it, but the way you have used the text is excellent. I love the subject matter (duh!) and the way you have used different fonts. Really makes a difference." -Johnny's Fan
"Beautiful, as usual. Subtle and full of feeling. I love that shade of green on their shadowed faces, and how it emphasizes their eyes and expressions, lovely job with text placemnt too! Wonderful Mae." -Ms.Gamgee
-----------Gilraen Ringeril :: “Seamlessly blended, and i like the way the picture of sawyer in the bottom right corner seems to be speaking the words.” –eowyn of ithilien
“I’m not a Skate fan, but I still think you did a great job! I love the colors, and the sparkly way the blend is! I love the text, and the blending is great!” –Limwen - Villya
“This is honest-to-goodness beauty right here. The way the faces fade into one another, the vibrant colors, the texture. And it seems to really fit the words too, very beautiful.” –Fencing Maiden
“They show the unrequited love..” -Zandain
"LOVE the subject matter. The pixtures, colours, everything is great. The text really matches the subject, and the way you have made it readable and arranged it, is excellent." -Johnny's Fan
"Lovely colour, very expressive, and cool text placement and blending, and lotsa brushes and movemnt wee!!" -Ms.Gamgee
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Thanks for participating!
-[kitoky]
Thanks for the comments everyone and for the lovely award Kit. 
Too much... life is going on.
