In which I give you a Merlin Character Analysis
Last fanmix for the year because I think 7 in three months is probably 6 too many? However in my fiddlings tonight I added two songs to another possible Merlin/Arthur fanmix, so we'll see. I'll try and restrain myself until the new year though.
I want to thank everyone who downloaded my previous mixes ( Arthur/Merlin, another Arthur/Merlin, Morgana, Colin/Bradley, another Colin/Bradley and Arthur/Gwen breakup). I would have been happy if 10 people had taken them. As it is, I now have over 500 downloads (not including individual mp3 downloads), which blows my freaking mind. I really hope you all enjoyed them and if not, that you at least found one song that you fell in love with.
Now, if only I could teach you all to comment as well as you download! ^_^
Onto business! I give you the Not-very-serious Merlin character analysis! It's a two-parter, predominantly because the upload generally fails for me when I try anything over 70mb. Part one is dedicated to the characters of Arthur and Morgana, part two is Guinevere and Merlin. As usual, if you don't want the zips, all songs are available individually as mp3s.
Spoiler alert for both seasons and the legends, so beware, though who doesn't know this crap by now?
I started this baby with all intentions of it being a legit analysis. And then I looked back at Arthur's mix and I was just like, BOO, this is just crack. In all fairness, he is a bit ridiculous but that's why we love him. Anyhoo, I think I have a nice blend of serious and not-so-serious songs for you to enjoy.
Comments would make my Christmas, just so you know!
PART ONE ZIP LOCATED HERE.
Arthur
One day he will be a great king. Today is not that day. He can be, let's face it, a bit of a tool, but then, we don't know the kind of pressure he gets put under every day because of his position. It's so hard to be rich and good-looking, you guys!
Your Head's Too Big - the Ditty Bops
Your head's too big,
It's taking up too much room,
It's filling with hot air,
You're making your own self swoon,
You're in love with yourself.
Mr Zoot Suit - the Flying Neutrinos
He drives a great big car, smokes a big cigar,
He looks like a king and he acts like a star.
When we see him drive by he goes "toot, toot",
We all shout, "Hey, Mr. Zoot Suit!"
The World's Greatest - Bonnie Prince Billy [R. Kelly cover]
I am the people,
I am a helping hand,
And I am a hero.
[...]
I'm the world's greatest.
David Watts - the Jam [Kinks cover]
He is the head boy at the school,
He is the captain of the team,
He is so gay and fancy free,
And I wish I could have all he has got.
I wish I could be like David Watts!
Already Gone - Powderfinger
You've been working all your life,
All weekends and overtime,
While you're trying to unwind,
[...]
You can't relax in a scheduled life.
Masquerade - Leo Abrahams
Instrumental
Morgana
Strong-willed and fierce, this is one witch that can take care of herself. A struggle begins though, as she battles her inner demons. The question is, is she strong enough to defeat them? The answer, SPOILER ALERT, is no. But it'll be a hell of a fight.
Metal Heart - Garbage
I wish I had a metal heart,
I could cross the line.
I wish that I was half as good,
As you think I am.
The River - Jeffrey Lewis & Diane Cluck
Then I started shouting,
I felt like I was drowning,
Baptist, he keeps on plunging,
My hands, they keep on grabbing,
His hair, a tangled nest,
He smacks me across the chest,
Oh, what have I done then, Father?
'You’ve been a wayward daughter'.
From The Sea - Eskimo Joe
The world repeats itself somehow.
Only just beginning to know,
She's only just beginning to know.
Driving Through The Red Lights - Monster Movie
How do I escape everyone?
Though I try I don't get anywhere,
And the voice in my head could be true,
And I'm stuck with this view.
Comforting Lie - No Doubt
I started out on the wrong foot,
Now I'm not myself,
I am Jekyll, I am Hyde.
Found this place to hide,
Come seek me.
Forget Me Not - Lars Roos (Lichner)
Instrumental
PART TWO ZIP LOCATED HERE.
Guinevere
It's not easy being poor. Or a servant. Or a woman in a misogynistic world. Or losing your father because your King can be a bit of a dick. But this 'unlucky' girl gets to shag Arthur AND Lancelot, so we're forgiven for not being too sympathetic.
All Of My Days And All Of My Days Off - A.C. Newman
And now I give you my days,
All my days,
All of my days off.
Swim Or Drown - the Imprints
Not gonna get me down,
Cause there's a reckoning for the pessimist,
With his eyes closed.
[...]
Don't let the man get you down,
It's time to swim or drown.
The Curse Of Being A Girl - Kashmir
You pretend that you're alright,
The worst noise is when you are keeping quiet.
I see you're not the kind of girl,
Who will dramatize, traumatize.
Life Before Aesthetics - Denison Witmer
I've got more important things than shiny diamond rings,
And modern furniture.
Life before aesthetics was a nail hole in a wall,
A borrowed comforter.
Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) - the Beach Boys
Come close, close your eyes and be still.
Don't talk, take my hand and let me hear your heart beat.
Being here with you feels so right,
We could live forever tonight.
Lets not think about tomorrow,
And don't talk, put your head on my shoulder.
Angie - Bert Jansch
Instrumental
Merlin
Fandom has labeled him so naive, he puts the 'oblivious' in 'you are a f@#!ing oblivious idiot, Merlin'. Servant to a pratly prince must be hard but somehow this boy keeps on smiling. Maybe it has something to do with a certain secret? A certain magical secret that is both thrilling and dangerous. So dangerous, in fact, that no one must know. Except his Mum. And Gaius. And Lancelot and Will and the Great Slash Dragon and Freya and Mordred and the witchfinder. But that's all, honestly!
Coffee & TV - Blur
One of many zeros, kicked around, bored.
Your ears are full but you're empty,
Holding out your heart,
To people who never really care how you are.
When Life Gives Me Lemons I Make Lemonade - The Boy Least Likely To
I've been up and I've been down,
I've always got my head in the clouds,
Hoping that I could find,
One of them that's silver-lined.
People - Andrew Jackson Jihad
And people are impatient and they don't know how to wait.
People are selfish and people are prone to hate.
But God I love some people sometimes,
Because people are the greatest thing to happen.
Sci-Fi Kid - Blitzen Trapper
I never really saw myself as a the running kind,
We're just a digital brat with a insect mind.
[...]
We're just a sci-fi kid like you.
Everybody Got Their Something - Nikka Costa
Seek and you shall find,
Everything in my own sweet time.
I'll take my chances,
With what I believe is only mine.
Wizard's Sleeve - Yo La Tengo
Instrumental
Happy holidays Merlin fans!