Tone Deaf by Eruilisse

[engarian]

Author: Erulisse (one L)
Title: Tone Deaf
Rating: G
Theme: June of Doom and Gloom
Word Count: 1227

Comments

[mikononyte]

Oh I like this! As one who can no longer carry a tune in a bucket, I can so see this as possible.

Only thing I quibble about here is the use of Morgoth by Manwe; at the time the elves called him that, but in his own mind, when passing judgment, would Manwe do as well? Seems he'd call or think of him as Melkor. Just my thought.

This was lovely though and I wonder how much "dissonate" music was and is a reflection of Morgoth's musical influence?

[engarian]

Your thoughts about Morgoth/Melkor are totally valid. Although I have some editing to do (reading it yet again will always point out new areas that need cleaning up), I'm not sure exactly what I want to do re the names. I went with Morgoth because of the timeframe of the judgment, but you're right, the earlier times should be Melkor. Using two names within such a short story seemed stumbling to me, though. I'll think it through again when I re-edit this once more.

I have always felt that there was a Song underlying all life. It seemed reasonable to assume that evil had a tune of its own.

Thanks so much for reading and your thoughtful comments, Miz Mik :-) *hugs*

- Erulisse (one L)

[shirebound]

Oh my, those final lines are so poignant. Beautifully written.

[engarian]

I have always felt there was great love for his older brother in Manwe's heart and that's one of the reasons why Melkor's evil was allowed to exist unchecked for so long. Thanks so much for your very kind comments :-)

- Erulisse (one L)

[huinare]

[comment x-posted on SWG]

Apparently people often lose heart and stop singing if they are told early on that their singing is bad (sad, really). Not Melkor! I admire his determination.

I really like the planetary science in this, and how the option to descend into Arda is presented more as a practical option than a veiled mystical thing.

Thanks for writing this for my challenge! =)

[engarian]

I loved your challenge and hope you repeat it for next year. It's nice to look at the dark side for a change :-)

- Erulisse (one L)

[huinare]

It was fun and low-maintenance for me, and I anticipate repeating it in 2015. >=D

[lindahoyland]

i just loved this!I'm tone deaf myself and found the idea that Morgoth was too delightful.I was always told not to sing at school.

[engarian]

I've always been looking for a reason and rationale for Melkor to be tolerated within Eru's halls if he was nothing but evil. Looking at the evil being a byproduct of his personal inability to Sing made more sense to me. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this look at the dark side :-)

- Erulisse (one L)

[chaotic_binky]

You made me feel sorry for Melkor - I never thought that would ever happen lol

[engarian]

The exasperation I always feel for Manwe is balanced by the fondness I hold for Melkor. He's evil through and through, but true to his calling and in some ways, to be pitied. I'm delighted that I broadened your viewpoint of our favorite evil one :-)

- Erulisse (one L)