Middle Earth Idol

[Sleepy Ranger]

Anguirel

Brilliant, simply brilliant. Excellent song choice, it went great with your voice. You have a great chance at making it far, well done.

Panakeia

To be honest that wasn't such a good performance. It was utterly average and horrendously boring. This performance was pathetic in comparison to your one last week. I think you're lucky your group isn't having any eliminations.

Lhunardawen

Alright... that song was too big for you, you started out alright but then somewhere in the middle you were just swallowed whole. I wasn't impressed, I've seen you do much better. Definately not something you can afford at this stage of the competition.

Hookbill the Goomba

I think you were a bit off in that performance, you seem to have taken a shot at comedy and failed miserably. You can do far, far better and to be honest I am very disappointed in you. Your voice was well off and in several places I had my hands on my ears thinking it would never end.

Nilpaurion Felagund

Once again you picked a song that suits you, you sang it well. And I am honesty very proud of you, you took a risk and it paid off. Well done, you're not going anywhere.

Boromir88

What is wrong with everyone tonight? The crowd begins to boo in dis-approval. No, really, I mean it. Everyone has been messing up... The rest of what Cowell says is drowned out by the crowd's boos.

The Only Real Estel

Well that song certainly showed your range. You sang it well, it was good performance and a nice diversion. Definately not an excellent performance but compared to the rest of what we've seen tonight...

The Saucepan Man

Okay, I didn't like it too much. The pans didn't add to anything expect distraction once again, but well you have your fans and you'll get your votes. Thats what matters I suppose.

Nogrod

Hello, I know you. You're Nogrod, good job. That performance showed off a lot of personality and though the vocals may not have been that good, they weren't bad either. Just improve on your pitch a bit and you'll have it set.

Gurthang

Once again, you picked a good song and you sang it well. You kept me entertained. I really look forward to your performances and so far you haven't disappointed me at all. I see a bright future for you.

Mithalwen

I'm sorry but that wasn't such a good performance. Sure, it could have been a lot worse but still I don't believe it was up to par. You came, you sang and you did alright you just don't seem to be putting your all into it.

Littlemanpoet

Once again you've lived up to my expectations. Spotless performance, you've picked songs which compliment your voice well. I think it'll be interesting to see what songs you pick throughtout the contest. Best perofrmance of the night.

Diamond18

I didn't like that at all, you were too pitchy and your voice was all over the place. And it sounded like a rather nasal performance... somethings nosey here...

The Ka

I enjoyed that performance... what?

Alcarillo

Alright, I guess that was a moderately pleasing performance. You could do much better with that voice of yours and don't take this the wrong way, you sang well but I'm not sure it was good enough.

Kath

You just lost it, the song didn't go well with your voice and well... it was just... well... appalling. Now, I don't mean to be rude but... you could be doing much better, this performance stopped just short of excruciating.

[Sleepy Ranger]

And now... time for an exclusive interview with Middle-Earth Idol hopeful... Panakeia! In the studio we have none other than, your favorite and mine, Smeago Letterman

Smeago: Hello Panakeia, glad you could make it.

Panakeia: My pleasure to be here, of course.

Smeago: First I'd like you to address these rumors floating around, did you really burst into tears when Cowell made those karaoke comments?

Panakeia: Me? In tears? Of course not. The person behind those rumors is misleading the viewing public. I could never be brought to tears by criticism from that Cowell person.

Smeago: So how did you react to his comments?

Panakeia: I reacted with all that was deserved. A cool stare, and a simple reply indicating his poor taste. My performance was brilliant and I knew it. How could it be otherwise, with my virtuoso singing, compelling stage presence and general charisma?

Panakeia: In fact, my remarks were most likely more than he deserved. I should have merely given a glance of contempt for his tin ear.

Smeago: Ha ha, how true. You've certainly had a unique song choice till now, could you tell us what factors you keep in minding when choosing your song?

Panakeia: Well, first and foremost, I choose songs that display the lyrical quality of my voice. I can, naturally, sing anything, but I prefer to make selections that will show the true art of singing to the listener. Then I think of the lyrics. A good song, as I'm sure you know, will tell a story. Finally, a song must match my wardrobe. If the song doesn't go with the clothes, the whole effect is ruined. I'm not known as the best-dressed Idol contest without good reason.

Smeago: Of course, Panakeia, of course. And why do you think you deserve to be the first ever Middle-Earth Idol?

Panakeia: I am, in simplest terms, the most talented person on the program. And I'm the only one with the wardrobe to back up a career on the stage. Need I mention some of the accoutrements chosen by some of the more eccentric contestants?

Smeago: Well some of them certainly have caught the eye but tell us, who do you believe will make it with you to the finals?

Panakeia: Well, I'm almost sure that Littlemanpoet will be present. He seems to have caught the attention of more than a few viewers. The Saucepan Man may also make it, despite, or maybe because of, his odd taste in clothing. Boromir stands a good chance as well. Any of them might join me in the last round. From the other group, Mithalwen and Nilpaurion Felagund appear to be the frontrunners for the finals. None measure up to my voice, of course, but they have some skill. I'll grant them that much.

Smeago: Is there anything you'd like to say to your fans?

Panakeia: Oh yes. My fans. I would like to thank them for supporting me throughout the contest. They prove their excellent taste and discernment every time they listen, and I greatly appreciate their presence. Thank you! *blows a kiss*

[Celuien]

Middle-earth Idol is all the rage with television viewers around the world. But who are the contestants who appear on the program? What motivates them to seek fame and fortune as musicians? Where do they come from? Those questions, and more, answered on the next edition of 35 Seconds.

*sound of ticking clock*

Panakeia of Harad is one of the most recognizable and enigmatic contests on Middle-earth Idol, mostly as a result of her frequent confrontations with judge Sleepy Cowell. We've delved into her past to bring you a better understanding of this strange contestant...

Originally Posted by Assigned to Mordor

Panakeia was born to a poor family from the borders of Harad upon whom the curse of the Anakronism Dweomer (a curse causing the appearance of anachronisms, such as reality TV shows, in Middle-earth) sat heavily, like a lump of gravy on a slice of day-old turkey. Fortunately for them, this particular corner of Middle-earth was far from the ears and eyes of those who enforced the Laws of Gondor which outlawed the use of Anakronisms (or any laws at all, for that matter), so it made little difference to the young Panakeia, who grew up discussing Britney Spears and marketing tactics with her two siblings as if such terms were completely normal for Middle-earth in the Fourth Age.

By Panakeia’s 10th birthday, her family’s fortunes mysteriously changed and they found themselves in possession of a large estate. She grew into a surprisingly attractive young woman with high principles, and by 18 she was the belle of the Harad area. It was also about this time that she discovered the reason for her family’s rags-to-riches story: in a locked attic, Panakeia stumbled on a box of pamphlets advertising cheap garden spot lots. Unfortunately, a quick glance at the map included with the ads would have told anyone who had even a passing acquaintance with geography that the so-called garden spot was located smack in the middle of the Dead Marshes. Worse yet, there was evidence for many other schemes run by her family over the years. Panakeia was horrified and vowed never to join the family business, insisting that there was no offer that they could possibly make her that she would not be able to refuse.

But Fate was working against Panakeia. Shortly afterwards, retribution came upon her family in the form of disgruntled investors from the land scheme. These investors burned her home to the ground, forcing her to flee into the wilderness. In the confusion, she became separated from her relatives, none of whom she would see again. Poor Panakeia wandered in the wild for days, lost and starving. Finally, she located an old potato field, clawed a raw tuber from the earth with her fingernails and devoured it. With a cry to the setting sun of “I’ll never be hungry again,” Panakeia decided to wreak her revenge on those who had ended her fairy-tale existence by restarting her family’s old schemes. After all, if people were foolish enough to fall for her scams, they deserved whatever came to them, didn’t they? She then headed out on the road, selling various health and beauty potions of dubious quality from a roadside stand. Over the years, she became accustomed to her lifestyle and completely forgot her early idealism.

In time, her travels took her to the heart of Gondor itself. Unaware of (or perhaps indifferent to) the banning of Anakronisms, she set up her stand on the road to Minas Tirith and called out “Panakeia’s Beauty Cream! Guaranteed to give you J Lo’s youthful glow, or your money back!” She only had time to make two sales before being whisked off to Mordor by the Anakronism Police.

Past television appearances include her time as a member of the Offending Party, a small group of Mordor assignees given the chance to escape their fate as residents of Mordor. Those events gave her some fame on Reality Television, at least to viewers in that particular corner of Middle-earth.

Panakeia currently resides in Lûndûn, Mordor.

(OOC: Posted so that no one gets the idea that I'm the same person as Panakeia. )

[Nogrod]

Sleepy Cowell - and other judges!

Is there a deadline to voting for the candidates in group1? And as I do believe there is, what might it be?

[Sleepy Ranger]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

Sleepy Cowell - and other judges!

Is there a deadline to voting for the candidates in group1? And as I do believe there is, what might it be?

Er... yeah. 25th May.

[Valesse]

Its that time again for votes to start rolling in. Fortunately for Group 2 because of a number of contestants not being able to participate, there will be no one removed from those seven who are now remaining. You are all safe.

This does, however, mean that Group 1 will have to be reduced to seven, also.

The polls are now open, tune in for the results, soon!