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GossJen is awesome, and I enjoyed doing that song for her ^_^
FWIW, I've never been super happy with that live version. The studio single mix is available as a free download here, and I think it's more like what I hoped to achieve.
I've wanted to respond to the recent postings in here forever, but I keep getting sidetracked and waylaid. For the record, Gossamer's Song is my very very favorite song ever. I like both versions and couldn't pick between the two. In fact I was shocked that the youtube of Liminal singing was as great it was acoustically, but I shouldnt have been because all of Sam's stuff seems to be amazing. I immediately ripped the song off so I had both versions. I put it on all my mixed CD's (yes I still make those) and its on my phone and my generic non-ipod ipod. I cried the day I heard it. But, then again I love all of Liminal's music. My favorite silly one is the Fish Song. If you haven't heard it you should. It's particularly lighthearted and great... maybe because of the story behind it, but regardless it will charm even the coldest heart in hearing it being enthusiastically sang.
And, for the longest time I had it in my signature... which was probably a bit too forward. Thank you again for the song Sam. You're an amazing artist and someday we're going to be able to say we knew you when you weren't big!
Ron - The Abashai bug made me laugh. Thanks for outting me in a public alt reveal though! I'm fairly sure the five people who didn't know who my pc was do now. *angryface* When that happens (its an old bug) just edit the original post and it will revert back to who it should belong to.
Mizahar - A Love Story I see that you've come so far. To be right where you are. How old is your soul?
I heard this song for the very first time yesterday while I was in the barn doing some cleaning. I love blasting my Sirius on The Blend (cause country music belongs mixed up with pop and easy listening) and this came up while I was slaying lofty cobwebs. I think its called nesting - its what mothers do when they are getting ready for a new baby to come home. My new baby will be here tomorrow and there's so much to still do. I've been doing this for a week solid, and its absolutely silly. But anyhow, that's not what I wanted to talk about today. I wanted to talk about Mizahar. I have a long term love affair with this place and seeing to its health and happiness. I think this Mraz song could be a theme song to how I feel about this site and the people on it. We've only been here a few years but I can't imagine this place not being in my life.
I'm constantly thinking of Mizahar, even if I can't be on the site because of work or rl etc. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to NaNo this year and all the plans I have.
I'm excited too because I feel like I finally have a grip on Riverfall's development by sticking all the OOC contest stuff and perk points things in a new subforum that lets anyone play who wants to play. I know as soon as I start using it, it will pick up and work well. I should have done that years ago.
I'm also excited about finishing a few gnosis writeups, skill writeups, and getting the Junior Storyteller Program launched. I'm excited. I'm always excited. Can you tell? People have so much to offer this site and do on a daily basis whether they are storytellers, liaisons, or just great players. The site has so far it can still go. Just when I suspect Tarot has finally done all he can do with the code, he comes up with something else that is great and unique to Mizahar. Have you noticed? We have a stellar community. It's top notch on the internet. And I'm truly sad for people when they can't 'figure it out' as new folks or leave because things aren't going their way. It might be that it's our loss in some small way, but in a greater way its their loss, ya know?
Mizahar helps people. It gets people through rough times in life. It gives them an emotional outlet and a place where there are no limits on their dreams.
I won't ever give up on Mizahar. I might take a week off here or there, or vanish from moderating in the Summer because I'm out riding. But when it counts I will always be here. I won't give up... even if the skies get rough. I'm giving Mizahar all my love. I'm still looking up. Still looking up.
Lyrics :
"I Won't Give Up"
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When I look into your eyes It's like watching the night sky Or a beautiful sunrise There's so much they hold And just like them old stars I see that you've come so far To be right where you are How old is your soul?
I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn Some even fall to the earth We've got a lot to learn God knows we're worth it No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not And who I am
I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up Still looking up.
I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up) God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved) We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved) God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)
I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up
I've got to say, Jen, that I have always and forever loved Jason Mraz. He is one of my all time favorite artists, which a lot of people scoff at or make fun of. However, I find myself able to relate to almost every single one of his songs.
I remember showing this song to a mutual friend of ours when they were going through some rough times. It made them cry. I still remember being on the phone and listening to the silence as I could hear the song playing through youtube on the other computer.
However, this will always always always be my favorite song in the whole world. Always. I know all the lyrics by heart. My itunes as it at 300+ played.
So, I figured I would share with you. This can also be related to Miz, if you so choose. It talks about words and lines and stories. You made about all the connections I would have been able to think up in your post already, so I'll just leave you to listen to it.