so let's clear the way, my boys, and let the giants come crashing down.

[intrikate88]

OMG WORK HAS SWALLOWED ME WHOLE YOU GUYS.

I just have stuff to rec at you today, two songs that are because I am too lazy to (1) make yet another fanmix and (2) face the fact that my every attempt at fanmix cover art has failed lately and that is gumming up the works in a way that would astonish you. Anyway, both songs are by Heather Dale, who you should be aware of, if you are the sort of person who would consider medieval- and Arthurian-themed acoustic music to be interesting and not silly. (Okay. Some of her stuff is delightfully silly. But that is Beside The Point.)

The Old Duke

This one I listened to a few times today. It's on Heather's newest album, The Green Knight, and it immediately struck me as very fitting for this Gene Hunt/Donna Noble storyline I have going on. I know everyone on donna_gene  seems to think "Foundations" by Kate Nash is quite suitable, but suddenly I'm fangirling this one more. Ignore the parts about the daughter, since I just can't deal with bending canon that far at the moment, but apart from that. Also Gene's not-exactly-modern perspective of the world. :P

I laugh at those who call me old,
and think my age their best defense.
For often fall the young and bold
who fail to laud experience.
My sword and I are much the same,
our actions swift and sure;
each scar I wear, each greying hair,
the life I gave to her.

Throughout my life I've led my men
where King and Prince command
and always does my Lady tend
to children, hearth and land.
My wife and I are much the same,
our actions swift and sure
A husband fair, a home to share,
the life I gave to her.

Crashing Down

Dunno if the time period of cutting spoilers is over yet, but I'll be general. I love this song anyway but also Gene and Mac in A2A series two. You know the storyline I'm talking about if you've seen it.

You must be getting pretty tired
Of the man who once inspired you
Going back on what he asked you to believe
All the promises of power
From his glittering ivory tower
Where's the height that he once told you you'd achieve?

Those other men believe what you and I will never see
But I say why belief in place of proof?
Let those others keep on praying
You know I'm only saying
What the others are afraid might be the truth

Well, they say nothing grows
'Til the oak has hit the ground
So let's clear the way, my boys
And let the giant come crashing down

And finally! A book rec. This one is for everybody that is tired of seeing Super Speshul Snowflakes in their fantasy literature and fic and slush piles, as you discard one violet-eyed birthmarked Chosen One after another in disgust (hiiiiiiiiiii thunderemerald ) and grow morose at the thought that fantasy genre is being eclipsed by this rather tired trope.

Un Lun Dun, by China Mieville. This book is about two girls, Zanna (short for Suzanna) and Deeba (short for something never explained), who go to an alternate version of London where the Smog is threatening the existence of all the inhabitants therein. Zanna is the prophesied Chosen One, fated to defeat the Smog and save the city, but sometimes, being the Chosen One just isn't enough and the prophecies don't mean a whole hell of a lot.

Comments

[thunderemerald.livejournal.com]

Plus which, China is freakishly attractive, and that is a reason to read his books. (This one's been on my list for a while now. I really should pick it up.)

[intrikate88.livejournal.com]

He is, isn't he? Pick up Un Lun Dun, yes yes yes.