Young Writers Society

The challenge: I provide 3 different, wordless songs for you to choose from. You write lyrics to one of them.

The judging will be based on:
-How well the lyrics fit into the tune rhythmically: 10 possible pts
-How good the lyrics are as a stand-alone poem: 10 possible pts
-How well the lyrics fit the mood of the tune: 5 possible pts
-Rhyming (most songs have a rhyme scheme): 3 possible pts*
And finally, 2 extra points will be awarded to anyone with the tenacity to attempt to sing their lyrics to their chosen tune. It will not matter how good this singing is, just that they attempted it.

*note the rhyming has a lower point total than how good the lyrics are as a stand-alone poem. This is because not all songs rhyme, and I don't want anyone to have rhymes telling their lyrics what to do. Basically, content is more important than rhyme

Prizes:
Everyone who enters this contest will receive a donation of points based on the judging points. The highest amount of points it is possible to receive is 30 points. This is because I do not have infinite points. But that means everyone is a winner!
In addition to these points, the first place winner will receive 3 reviews, the second place winner will receive 2 reviews, and the third place winner (you guessed it) will receive 1 review.

Deadline: All entries must be in by 10/24/13. The results will be out a few days after.

The songs: (Notice, I used three different sites in case one of them doesn't work for you.)

http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/a ... f70831c2fd This is the first option. I made this one myself. If you click the link, at the bottom left-hand-side of the page, there's a handy-dandy play button. Click it to hear it play.

This one, titled "Forfortis" was made by our beloved @TommySneak
http://snd.sc/1hRHPml

And finally, This tune is titled "picardy." You may know it. It is a 17c tune that is used for some hymns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSvnlCb9h0E

Hop to it, young writers!

I'd love to enter!

Oh yes, you can post your lyrics right here as a comment.

Hmmm. I will enter.

I may, possibly enter.

Just asking for anyone's interest, but the second song doesn't have a singable melody to it, as you intending that the lyricist make up the rhythm of the melody and use the provided as the accompaniment?

@Blackwood honestly, I don't know. If someone can do something like that, extra-impressed points for them in my book. This is why I gave options. If someone feels they can successfully write something that goes with that song as accompaniment I'll count it.

Oh dear. We're past the dead line and no entries have been submitted.
@indieeloise @567ajt @HighTop would it help if I extended the deadline, or should I just consider this contest a failure and close it?

So sorry!! I've had a super busy week and forgot all about it :/ A deadline extension would be awesome!

Okay! New deadline is November 8th!

Deadline is tomorrow!
@indieeloise @HighTop @567ajt
(honestly, if you enter now, you practically guaranteed to place)

Hmmmm...I can post lyrics on here....Ok!

Sunset (set to the tune of "Forfortis")
I was sitting on a pillar
Waiting for the day to fade
Only to fall asleep
And in sleep I slip away
My name echoed around
The walls of my mind reverberated
For those 7 hours I was at peace
I could not be alienated

When I awoke, the sun was up
A new day, a very joyful day
Tears started rolling down
I had found my special place

I was finally where I belong
A bird swooned by on a nearby ledge
And it was then I joined in the bird's song

Congratulations to our winner!!!
@567ajt you've won a review on any 3 works of your choice as well as 23 points!

Lulz XD