Stories of the dead - Writers Forum

DrDuke · 03-20-2005, 03:59 AM

This'll be a hell of a thing to put to music.

"Stories of the Dead"
Actual obituary headings compiled by Cameron Urquhart

George F. Kennan Dies at 101; Leading Strategist of Cold War,
Stanley H. Lowell, New York Civic Leader, Dies at 85,
Dick Radatz, Pitcher With Power for the Red Sox, Dies at 67,
Ted Rand, 89, Graphic Artist Who Illustrated Children's Books, Dies,
Tom Dillon, Who Led Actors' Fund, Dies at 86,
Andre Norton Dies at 93; a Master of Science Fiction,
Herbert L. Seegal, Who Helped Take Macy's Upscale, Dies at 89,
Opal Petty, 86, Patient Held 51 Years Involuntarily in Texas, Dies,
Ruth Clusen, Civic Leader and U.S. Official, Dies at 82,
Mary Elizabeth Cronkite, Former Editor, Dies at 89,
William Lester, Innovator in the Plastics Industry, Dies at 97,
Redmond A. Simonsen, 62, Maker of Strategic Board Games, Dies,
Lyn Collins, 56, Singer With James Brown, Dies,
Danny Joe Brown, Rock Singer, Dies at 53,
Dave Allen, Comedian, Is Dead at 68,
Sy Wexler, Maker of Ubiquitous Classroom Films, Dies at 88,
Bartolo Mascarello, 78, Who Made Wine the Old-Fashioned Way, Dies,
Joanne Brough, 77, Influential TV Executive, Is Dead,
Charles Baxter, 75, Surgeon for Kennedy, Is Dead,

Mystery · 03-20-2005, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDuke

This'll be a hell of a thing to put to music.

"Stories of the Dead"
Actual obituary headings compiled by Cameron Urquhart

George F. Kennan Dies at 101; Leading Strategist of Cold War,
Stanley H. Lowell, New York Civic Leader, Dies at 85,
Dick Radatz, Pitcher With Power for the Red Sox, Dies at 67,
Ted Rand, 89, Graphic Artist Who Illustrated Children's Books, Dies,
Tom Dillon, Who Led Actors' Fund, Dies at 86,
Andre Norton Dies at 93; a Master of Science Fiction,
Herbert L. Seegal, Who Helped Take Macy's Upscale, Dies at 89,
Opal Petty, 86, Patient Held 51 Years Involuntarily in Texas, Dies,
Ruth Clusen, Civic Leader and U.S. Official, Dies at 82,
Mary Elizabeth Cronkite, Former Editor, Dies at 89,
William Lester, Innovator in the Plastics Industry, Dies at 97,
Redmond A. Simonsen, 62, Maker of Strategic Board Games, Dies,
Lyn Collins, 56, Singer With James Brown, Dies,
Danny Joe Brown, Rock Singer, Dies at 53,
Dave Allen, Comedian, Is Dead at 68,
Sy Wexler, Maker of Ubiquitous Classroom Films, Dies at 88,
Bartolo Mascarello, 78, Who Made Wine the Old-Fashioned Way, Dies,
Joanne Brough, 77, Influential TV Executive, Is Dead,
Charles Baxter, 75, Surgeon for Kennedy, Is Dead,

Why oh WHY DID YOU POST THIS IN A LYRICS FORUM?

DrDuke · 03-20-2005, 09:55 PM

Because they're lyrics to a song. Wasn't really sure if it counted seeing its more a compilation than a peice of original work. So i decided i may as well post it and get told i shouldnt have so it sets a precedent for posting future work.

Mystery · 03-21-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDuke

Because they're lyrics to a song. Wasn't really sure if it counted seeing its more a compilation than a peice of original work. So i decided i may as well post it and get told i shouldnt have so it sets a precedent for posting future work.

Your writing lyrics for band and think THATS LYRICS?
Go get saved.

DrDuke · 03-22-2005, 12:00 AM

If you look on the rest of the lyrisc page you can see I have written what you would consider 'normal' lyrics. We're sorta experimenting with our style. So this is a more differant approach.

thamior · 03-22-2005, 04:06 AM

its definetly strange, not sure if I like it, its kinda creepy and doesnt fit well with any kind of structure.

misty · 03-22-2005, 11:18 PM

umm..ya it does give you the creeps.

are these really song lyrics

well if they are i guess its eminem style rap song or somethin

but i think even eminem would freak out

DrDuke · 03-23-2005, 02:49 AM

Definatley not rap. We're more influenced by The Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins and Talking Heads. I realise it'd be hard to get into a structured song. I think thats why i like it. It'd stretch us musically.

The Thing · 03-23-2005, 04:19 AM

Have you heard the song 19 by Paul Harcastle? I think this would work like that with the lyrics spoken monotonously over what ever music you have.