Clan Dragoon
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"Well, since Aerith died, she unofficially got bumped up to 'main heroine' status"
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Post by Clan Dragoon on Mar 2, 2009 0:37:32 GMT
You've probably heard of this game, or been around fanfiction enough times to see a trend of this prompt idea - it goes a little something like this:
1. Pick a character, pairing, or fandom you like. 2. Turn on your music player and put it on random/shuffle. 3. Write a drabble related to each song that plays. You only have the time frame of the song to finish the drabble; you start when the song starts, and stop when it's over. No lingering afterwards! 4. Do ten of these, then post your favorite one here.
Taking a break between scripting for La, I decided to give this a try and loved the results. It comes as a strange hybrid between Dr. Wicked's writing lab and instant prompting.
I got down some crazy abstract ideas, but enjoyed it nonetheless - so I figured I'd share the wealth. Because now I have ten little nothings that I could easily expand to break some writers block.
And in example fashion - here's my favorite, unedited:
She’s Got Issues – Offspring Pairing: Reno/Tifa
Show me what you got!
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Post by Pen Against Sword on Mar 2, 2009 3:52:17 GMT
Okey dokey, here's what I came up with.
This one was written to Falling For the First Time by The Barenaked Ladies.
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Clan Dragoon
SOLDIER Third Class
"Well, since Aerith died, she unofficially got bumped up to 'main heroine' status"
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Post by Clan Dragoon on Mar 2, 2009 4:09:55 GMT
I LOL'd hard reading the first one.
Nice Pen - just. nice.
Was the second part to the same song?
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It should have been this easy. f**k**g was never this easy despite popular belief. There were escape plans to be marked, boyfriends (or any crazy ex-lover) to listen for, STD’s to guard against. It got complicated fast, and sometimes the cons out-weighed the actual pros of the situation.
Which never really stopped him from doing it. But that’s another rant.
This was too easy.
She was too easy to enjoy. He didn’t even have to pretend she was someone else, or close his eyes to avoid her face. In fact, he wanted to look at her face. He wanted to see her eyes. [/quote]
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Post by Pen Against Sword on Mar 2, 2009 4:41:13 GMT
Oooh, really liked that second one, Clan.
EDIT: Completely didn't notice the "Do ten of these and post your favorite" part. Er... I like... all of them? SORRY!
Here are a few more!
Dearest by Buddy Holly.
Stalker by Louis XIV
The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning by The Smashing Pumpkins
When You're Good to Mama by Queen Latifah (from Chicago)
Pledge of Allegiance by Louis XIV (this is a VERY sexual song. Look up the lyrics if you want.)
Lemme know what'cha think, guys.
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Clan Dragoon
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"Well, since Aerith died, she unofficially got bumped up to 'main heroine' status"
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Post by Clan Dragoon on Mar 2, 2009 6:53:51 GMT
Damn Pen! You got some good ones.
I adore the last one - but I think that's cause I looked up the song and fell in love with it.
Brilliant! The Smashing Pumpkins one was tragic - but powerful for such a short burst.
Keep 'em coming!
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Post by sixthlimb on Mar 2, 2009 9:50:55 GMT
I was bored so I gave it a shot... I...can already foresee the reaction to my junk (and lol, spare my weak heart *omg then don't post your mangled heaps of English says everybody lol~*) but HERE I GO.
Image of the Invisible - Thrice Aerith/Lifestream
Of Dust and Nations - Thrice
Burn the Fleet - Thrice AVALANCHE
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Lynn
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"Yuffie, this is childish."
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Post by Lynn on Mar 2, 2009 22:46:28 GMT
Hey! I tried it out a couple times; more might be posted later. This one's a Mugen/Fuu, because Pen got me in the mood. Snow Patrol - Make This go on Forever I only went throught o edit spelling, so it's choppy and doesn't flow as nicely as it could, but it was a fun exercise.
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Post by Jeanneandheralters on Mar 2, 2009 23:06:38 GMT
I feel slightly stupid for doing this but... I don't care : D It was amusing
So, I didn't edit much of anything at all...
Pictures of You (Darn your AMV Clan) Tifa?
Hero Aerith
Meant to Live Genesis
YAY for nonsensical things that make no sense and have nothing to do with the lyrics! Also, now we know why Jeanne doesn't write much. *goes off into a happy corner to plot happily*
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Cheery
Materia Dealer
she might give him the right idea.
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Post by Cheery on Mar 3, 2009 5:54:05 GMT
I thought I'd give it a shot, too, and this is the result. I chose FF8, because the song just seemed to fit, and that game definitely does not get the credit it deserves. Alexithymia by Anberlinlooking at this, I realize that I write ridiculously fast
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Clan Dragoon
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"Well, since Aerith died, she unofficially got bumped up to 'main heroine' status"
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Post by Clan Dragoon on Mar 3, 2009 6:04:41 GMT
Ha ha ha - I never got to reply back to that PM - but I did like this piece.
That ONE TEAR MAI! THE ONE TEAR!
You did it well, and that song is BOSS.
I recommend it to all of you!
As for the rest of you - Jeanne, that first one was epic, if only for the reason my AMV crack infuses it - but no, it was an interesting play.
And Lynn - that. was. epic.
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Post by Moira Rose on Mar 3, 2009 13:18:35 GMT
My try. Lady Gaga's Pokerface. Because it's EPIC and you know it.
Looking back at this, it actually has absolutely NO relevance to the song at all. Good lord.
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Clan Dragoon
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"Well, since Aerith died, she unofficially got bumped up to 'main heroine' status"
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Post by Clan Dragoon on Mar 3, 2009 20:38:25 GMT
The song IS epic MR, and I think it has some relevance. She's technically using a Poker Face. (MUH HA HA - GA will be INFESTED with Lady Gaga)
That I love the seperate lines of the piece - it almost sounds like a song in my head reading it.
Great job!
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Lynn
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"Yuffie, this is childish."
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Post by Lynn on Mar 3, 2009 21:53:12 GMT
GUYSSS, I cheated.
First of all, I want to comment on how AMAZING some of these are turning out! I really hope you guys all continue to use this, if just for a bit of fun, for inspiration, or for something to get you out of a writer's block funk. Huge thanks to Clan and her great idea.
Now, on to the dishonesty part:
Lynn cheated. She did not stop when the song stopped. But it got me thinking in a certain way and I just had to keep going. If you don't mind, I'll share it now:
Breaking Benjamin: So Cold Vincent/Yuffie
And a final note:
OMG IT'S BEEN SO LONG, MY SWEET, SWEET YUFFENTINE. (I'm sorry honey, I won't ever neglect you again *kisskisskiss*).
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Post by Youko-Kokuryuuha on Mar 4, 2009 0:02:21 GMT
Ohgawd. Pen, do not let that Smashing Pumpkins one be a foreshadowing of things to come in "The Strong, Silent Type." It was good, but... just too. damn. sad. D:
In other news, there are some great ones up here. When I'm not being a lazy bum, I'll see what I can do. :p
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Post by Pen Against Sword on Mar 4, 2009 3:30:20 GMT
Ohgawd. Pen, do not let that Smashing Pumpkins one be a foreshadowing of things to come in "The Strong, Silent Type." It was good, but... just too. damn. sad. D:
In other news, there are some great ones up here. When I'm not being a lazy bum, I'll see what I can do. :p No worries, koky. SST has a happy ending (and possibly a short sequel in the works, if I feel up to it).
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