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Not everything is, but MOST of my entries are Friends Locked. Please comment and say where you're hailing from (DA, FA, group, something) and I'll be happy to add you! Thanks for stopping by!
Plots and Schemes for 2013
This is a list of stuff I'd like to finish/do in 2013, ordered from most to least I want to do them.
Once a week meeting on the secret project
Eeveelutions MLP Set
Okami Chess Set
Book Wedding Locations
Decide on catering etc
Make some time off post convention to have a vacation with Alexis
Chulip LP
Go to a Ponycon
Finish Chess write up
Write a new LARP for Gencon
Once a week meeting on the secret project
Eeveelutions MLP Set
Okami Chess Set
Book Wedding Locations
Decide on catering etc
Make some time off post convention to have a vacation with Alexis
Chulip LP
Go to a Ponycon
Finish Chess write up
Write a new LARP for Gencon
Sydney Script Post for Mandy PART 2
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Sydney Script Post for Mandy PART 1
This is the Chess Sydney script of Chess. Just Copy Pasta. Nothing to see unless you want the script.
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PART 2 Link here.
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PART 2 Link here.
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Demo Chess Lyrics
From Benny's 84 Demos
A Simple Boardgame (Benny Dummy Lyrics?, to Endgame tune. An Anatoly V. Freddie song?)
You're a paternal supervisor
And a notorious womanizer
You're the epitome of everything that I hate
You're the eternal troublemaker
And a notorious promise-breaker
You're the epitome of everything that you fight
The longer you wait, the better offer
The deal I have in mind ???????
What did you think, you'd be a hero?
If this was a race
Then you'd be losing
????? future
I see ????????
Floating in my mind I see them
????? places
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Every Good Man (Heaven Help my Heart tune, was meant to be an ABBA song?)
Every good man needs a helping hand
So I travel alone
If I can
Every man has a guiding star
And he knows
What he's gonna to get when he's gone too far
Living on the darkside once again
It's sad to lose a friend
Looking at things with empty feelings
Seeing the fallen ???
Every good man needs a helping hand
I should have known, too
Some of us learn too late, I'm sorry,
Every good man needs a helping hand
It's true
**REPEAT**
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Just Like That (no corresponding tune, Sung by Elaine Paige)
We always lost? now that he's gone
???? Putting you on
I'm only playing games
I see others but I can't recall their names
A vicious circle that I can't seem to break
The constant aching every morning I wake
But in the urge to ????
And again and again (cuts off here)
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When the Waves Roll Out to Sea (no corresponding tune, sung by Elaine Paige)
Until that day my life has been a river
In a safely destinated course
Suddenly detouring unexpectedly
With uncompromising force
My stronghold broken down all too easily
I remember well how it did embarrass me
I hung onto his every smile
Marveled at his style
And when the waves roll out to sea
I know that he
Won't return for yet another year
I'll be waiting for him on this windy pier
Until I see what's become of me
And once again the river's flowing slowly
In it's own uneventful course
And my love affair becomes a memory
I recall without remorse
But all the time I wonder where he is
And I will admit he has something that I miss
I guess he was a roaming star
The only one I've known
And when the waves roll out to sea
I know that he won't return
For many days to come
I'll be waiting on this windy pier
yet another year
And when the waves roll out to sea
??? every time that ?????
I'm a woman with a wound that always burns
And I'm forever waiting
Will I see what's become of me?
A Simple Boardgame (Benny Dummy Lyrics?, to Endgame tune. An Anatoly V. Freddie song?)
You're a paternal supervisor
And a notorious womanizer
You're the epitome of everything that I hate
You're the eternal troublemaker
And a notorious promise-breaker
You're the epitome of everything that you fight
The longer you wait, the better offer
The deal I have in mind ???????
What did you think, you'd be a hero?
If this was a race
Then you'd be losing
????? future
I see ????????
Floating in my mind I see them
????? places
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Every Good Man (Heaven Help my Heart tune, was meant to be an ABBA song?)
Every good man needs a helping hand
So I travel alone
If I can
Every man has a guiding star
And he knows
What he's gonna to get when he's gone too far
Living on the darkside once again
It's sad to lose a friend
Looking at things with empty feelings
Seeing the fallen ???
Every good man needs a helping hand
I should have known, too
Some of us learn too late, I'm sorry,
Every good man needs a helping hand
It's true
**REPEAT**
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Just Like That (no corresponding tune, Sung by Elaine Paige)
We always lost? now that he's gone
???? Putting you on
I'm only playing games
I see others but I can't recall their names
A vicious circle that I can't seem to break
The constant aching every morning I wake
But in the urge to ????
And again and again (cuts off here)
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When the Waves Roll Out to Sea (no corresponding tune, sung by Elaine Paige)
Until that day my life has been a river
In a safely destinated course
Suddenly detouring unexpectedly
With uncompromising force
My stronghold broken down all too easily
I remember well how it did embarrass me
I hung onto his every smile
Marveled at his style
And when the waves roll out to sea
I know that he
Won't return for yet another year
I'll be waiting for him on this windy pier
Until I see what's become of me
And once again the river's flowing slowly
In it's own uneventful course
And my love affair becomes a memory
I recall without remorse
But all the time I wonder where he is
And I will admit he has something that I miss
I guess he was a roaming star
The only one I've known
And when the waves roll out to sea
I know that he won't return
For many days to come
I'll be waiting on this windy pier
yet another year
And when the waves roll out to sea
??? every time that ?????
I'm a woman with a wound that always burns
And I'm forever waiting
Will I see what's become of me?
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Stockholm Chess + Some Bangkok Lyrics
Documentation Time. Please feel free to ignore this if you know nothing about Chess :3 In other news? I need a Chess Icon. Seriously. EDIT: Done. You're welcome world.
BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THIS: http://www.discogs.com/Benny-Ander… I must have it *-*
Alt Bangkok lyrics:
Get Thai'd, if you get my meaning,
Better lean the way that the Buddha's leaning
Siamese kittens who warm, sweet,
Some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite
That's in the Oriental hotel, you know?
SAUCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucH…
What if my my Russian friend thinks that my plans
Are more on the personal side
(-If I don't say something soon-) He'll go
Why's this always happen to me?!
You and I we've been around
Been down this road before
?????????? desire
It's never ending
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To be noted: Nobody's Side, Merchandisers, and Anthem seem to be the same during this "recording process". Interesting. Rice claims a few times that Freddie is "not in love or in a sexual relationship with Florence" Obviously this sentiment changes later, because at the VERY least in the 2008 version, they have a CLEAR relationship.
Copy Pasta from Chess' Wikipedia page just so I can find it easier later:
"In late 2001, rumors began to circulate about a new production in Stockholm. Written entirely in Swedish, with lyrics and book by Björn Ulvaeus, Lars Rudolffson, and Jan Mark, it attempted to streamline the story back to its original form and eliminate the aspects of political potboiler that had come to define the show. Featuring new musical numbers (Svetlana's "Han är en man, han är ett barn" ("He is a man, he is a child") and Molokov's "Glöm mig om du kan" ("Forget me if you can")) and focusing on material from the concept album, the Stockholm version was a drastic rewrite. Plot Synopsis (Summary and Song List) - (Verbatim handout in English which was given to English speakers who purchased tickets to the live production. Only additions to this verbatim text are corrected misspellings and commas for clarity. All names [Anatolij, Vaszi, etc.], places, etc. are transcribed verbatim from the CHESS - PLOT SUMMARY handout received at Stockholm Cirkus.)
DAY 1
The Russian chessplayer Anatolij Sergievski leaves his family's suburban apartment in Moscow to depart for the World Chess Championships 1986 (Story of Chess). At the airport, he is greeted by the KGB-man and his advisor Molokov and another few KGB-men (Where I want to be).
In the Italian town Merano they meet the American chessplayer Freddie Trumper and his advisor Florence Vaszi. Freddie causes a scandal in the hotel vestibule when he insults Anatolij. The incident results in a fight between Freddie and Florence who remembers how her father was captured in Hungary when she was small (Autumn '56).
Florence ends up in the hotel's disco and tries to drown her sorrows (Nobody's on Nobody's side).
DAY 2
The Chess tournament is inaugurated with a ceremony performed by the arbiter (The Arbiter). During the first game Freddie loses his temper and leaves the room (Quartet).
In the evening Florence is sitting alone and miserable in the bar. The Russian player Anatolij walks past and makes contact with her. An attraction and excitement arises between them and they leave the hotel together (Someone Else's Story.)
When Molokov discovers that Anatolij has disappeared, panic breaks out in the Soviet camp, the secret police is alerted.
In Moscow, Anatolij's wife Svetlana and their son are discreetly taken from a church by some KGB-men, to be taken to serve as bait for Anatolij in the west.
Anatolij decides to apply for political asylum, and together with Florence he goes to the American consulate. Later a large press conference is organized there due to the recent incident (Mountain Duet).
From the press conference, Freddie gains knowledge of Anatolij's asylum seeking. Anatolij is forced to confront his innermost thoughts regarding the defection (Anthem).
Intermission.
DAY 3
At the hotel room, Freddie accusingly shows the newspaper to Florence which contains pictures of her with the Soviet player. The confrontation ends with her leaving him (Florence Quits / Pity the Child.)
Svetlana and her son arrive at the hotel in Merano accompanied by two KGB-men. Anatolij's feelings and loyalty are tested by Svetlana and KGB (Endgame). Anatolij leaves the hotel.
Alone, Florence realizes what she truly feels (Heaven Help my Heart). At the same time a confused Svetlana goes in search of her husband (Who am I).
In a celebration of spring in Merano, Anatolij and Florence meet and share a short time of happiness in the crowds of the carnival. Suddenly, Freddie appears and there is a big confrontation (The Deal).
In the calm after the fight, Florence and Anatolij confide in each other (You and I).
DAY 4
At a press conference, the judge informs that the games will continue (The Arbiter).
Florence and Svetlana meet by chance and a fight over Anatolij ensues (I know him so well).
Plagued by his conscience, Molokov remembers his great love (Forget me if you can). Nevertheless, he still carries out his threat: If Anatolij joins the west, his family will suffer. He must forfeit the game, blame it on his health and claim that he must return to Moscow.
Anatolij makes his choice, loses the game to save his family ("Capablanca" choir). After the game, Anatolij and Florence say their last sad farewells and part (You and I / Story of Chess)."
BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THIS: http://www.discogs.com/Benny-Ander… I must have it *-*
Alt Bangkok lyrics:
Get Thai'd, if you get my meaning,
Better lean the way that the Buddha's leaning
Siamese kittens who warm, sweet,
Some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite
That's in the Oriental hotel, you know?
SAUCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucH…
What if my my Russian friend thinks that my plans
Are more on the personal side
(-If I don't say something soon-) He'll go
Why's this always happen to me?!
You and I we've been around
Been down this road before
?????????? desire
It's never ending
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To be noted: Nobody's Side, Merchandisers, and Anthem seem to be the same during this "recording process". Interesting. Rice claims a few times that Freddie is "not in love or in a sexual relationship with Florence" Obviously this sentiment changes later, because at the VERY least in the 2008 version, they have a CLEAR relationship.
Copy Pasta from Chess' Wikipedia page just so I can find it easier later:
"In late 2001, rumors began to circulate about a new production in Stockholm. Written entirely in Swedish, with lyrics and book by Björn Ulvaeus, Lars Rudolffson, and Jan Mark, it attempted to streamline the story back to its original form and eliminate the aspects of political potboiler that had come to define the show. Featuring new musical numbers (Svetlana's "Han är en man, han är ett barn" ("He is a man, he is a child") and Molokov's "Glöm mig om du kan" ("Forget me if you can")) and focusing on material from the concept album, the Stockholm version was a drastic rewrite. Plot Synopsis (Summary and Song List) - (Verbatim handout in English which was given to English speakers who purchased tickets to the live production. Only additions to this verbatim text are corrected misspellings and commas for clarity. All names [Anatolij, Vaszi, etc.], places, etc. are transcribed verbatim from the CHESS - PLOT SUMMARY handout received at Stockholm Cirkus.)
DAY 1
The Russian chessplayer Anatolij Sergievski leaves his family's suburban apartment in Moscow to depart for the World Chess Championships 1986 (Story of Chess). At the airport, he is greeted by the KGB-man and his advisor Molokov and another few KGB-men (Where I want to be).
In the Italian town Merano they meet the American chessplayer Freddie Trumper and his advisor Florence Vaszi. Freddie causes a scandal in the hotel vestibule when he insults Anatolij. The incident results in a fight between Freddie and Florence who remembers how her father was captured in Hungary when she was small (Autumn '56).
Florence ends up in the hotel's disco and tries to drown her sorrows (Nobody's on Nobody's side).
DAY 2
The Chess tournament is inaugurated with a ceremony performed by the arbiter (The Arbiter). During the first game Freddie loses his temper and leaves the room (Quartet).
In the evening Florence is sitting alone and miserable in the bar. The Russian player Anatolij walks past and makes contact with her. An attraction and excitement arises between them and they leave the hotel together (Someone Else's Story.)
When Molokov discovers that Anatolij has disappeared, panic breaks out in the Soviet camp, the secret police is alerted.
In Moscow, Anatolij's wife Svetlana and their son are discreetly taken from a church by some KGB-men, to be taken to serve as bait for Anatolij in the west.
Anatolij decides to apply for political asylum, and together with Florence he goes to the American consulate. Later a large press conference is organized there due to the recent incident (Mountain Duet).
From the press conference, Freddie gains knowledge of Anatolij's asylum seeking. Anatolij is forced to confront his innermost thoughts regarding the defection (Anthem).
Intermission.
DAY 3
At the hotel room, Freddie accusingly shows the newspaper to Florence which contains pictures of her with the Soviet player. The confrontation ends with her leaving him (Florence Quits / Pity the Child.)
Svetlana and her son arrive at the hotel in Merano accompanied by two KGB-men. Anatolij's feelings and loyalty are tested by Svetlana and KGB (Endgame). Anatolij leaves the hotel.
Alone, Florence realizes what she truly feels (Heaven Help my Heart). At the same time a confused Svetlana goes in search of her husband (Who am I).
In a celebration of spring in Merano, Anatolij and Florence meet and share a short time of happiness in the crowds of the carnival. Suddenly, Freddie appears and there is a big confrontation (The Deal).
In the calm after the fight, Florence and Anatolij confide in each other (You and I).
DAY 4
At a press conference, the judge informs that the games will continue (The Arbiter).
Florence and Svetlana meet by chance and a fight over Anatolij ensues (I know him so well).
Plagued by his conscience, Molokov remembers his great love (Forget me if you can). Nevertheless, he still carries out his threat: If Anatolij joins the west, his family will suffer. He must forfeit the game, blame it on his health and claim that he must return to Moscow.
Anatolij makes his choice, loses the game to save his family ("Capablanca" choir). After the game, Anatolij and Florence say their last sad farewells and part (You and I / Story of Chess)."
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1991 Long Island/1997 Pittsburg Script minus songs for POSTERITY.
Holy heck Batman. I am deep into the crazy right now. I hope that I cool my passion a bit after I finish listening to all these new soundtracks. Knowing me? It's kinda unlikely.
Script made from what I can hear/infer. Will be working on this for awhile. When it's done I'll post it somewhere if anyone can think of a place I should?
zedille any suggestions on where? XD Any corrections are happily accepted because my ears aren't great.
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Script made from what I can hear/infer. Will be working on this for awhile. When it's done I'll post it somewhere if anyone can think of a place I should?
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Chess Babble/Highlights of Sydney
Here is where I ramble about Chess FOREVER. Ignore if you don't care :D
Okay so lately been playing Mage: The Awakening with "Freddie" as my character. It has made Chess ever so much on the brain. I got a lot of Chess soundtracks lately (due to a kind person over on an LJ community pointing me to some links) the one I've been making my way through is from Sydney and I gotta say this version is MAGICAL. Very unique, it's such a fascinating amalgamation with TONS of added lyrics and songs. Holy cow. I didn't think I'd ever get a chance to hear it, I'm SO HAPPY I have.
I went over the script as I went. Because well. CHESS JOY COMA! Snippets for me to enjoy later. :D
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MOLOKOV
The Soviet delegation has reasons [sic] to believe that the American player's chair
contains communications devices, and therefore objects to the constitution of that chair -
FLORENCE
That's impossible! Both chairs were made in (she examines them)
Sweden - therefore, they are neutral chairs.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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MOLOKOV
The Soviet delegation objects to the wearing of reflective dark glasses -
ARBITER
Objection overruled.
(Florence and her delegation whip our dark glasses in revenge)
This MUST happen in our Radio play SOMEHOW.
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FREDDIE
Hold it! Stop the clock!
(He bangs down the timer on top of the clock)
(Anatoly looks bewildered, holding his spoon a few inches from his mouth)
FREDDIE
What is that?
ANATOLY
What is what?
FREDDIE
(points)
That.
ANATOLY
This is yogurt. Would you like some?
MOLOKOV
We are entitled under the match rules to provide our player with refreshments -
FREDDIE
(jumping to his feet)
You are not entitled to assist your player by delivering him messages -
MOLOKOV
Messages?
ANATOLY
(in Russian to Molokov)
What is he doing? [phonetically: Shtoe on dzyeh-lai-yet]
FREDDIE
I'm not stupid! I've been watching. Yesterday, 20th move, strawberry; 35th move,
honey. Today, 20th move, banana. Each time just before he changes tack. You're
giving him signals! Strawberry means do this, banana means do that - it's cheating!
MOLOKOV
This is absolutely insane! You are deliberately attempting to sabotage this game because
you are losing -
FREDDIE
(to the Arbiter, who has been maintaining a calm objectivity)
Are you gonna do anything about this?
ARBITER
Mr. Trumper, you are dangerously close to being penalized -
FREDDIE
C'mon you said you were on the case -
(awkward pause) or are you in on this too?
FLORENCE
Freddie -
FREDDIE
Florence! You do something about this!!
MOLOKOV
(thumping table as Florence tries to calm Freddie)
I tell him! Unless this ridiculous interruption is penalized -
FREDDIE
(shouting them both down)
Mr. Arbiter! Florence! Take note that unless I receive a full and formal written apology
from the Soviets for their player's unsportsmanlike behavior, and dishonest behavior, I
shall be on the next plane out of this dump and will be taking legal action to have this
match awarded to me by default!
Uh yes. This is the best scene in the history of EVER. Freddie being a sore loser at it's BEST. XD Yogurt. Lulz. And the way Aussie's say banana isss pretty much the most AWESOME thing in the history of time.
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(Walter and Molokov exit. The actions of Anatoly and Freddie are echoed in dance by
the two warriors. The scene transforms into the chess arena during the following)
ANATOLY
(turning on Freddie)
YOU TAUGHT ME FREDDIE
HOW THE FEW WHO WIN ACQUIRE
WHAT THEIR HEARTS DESIRE
IT'S NOT PRACTICE, IT'S NOT SKILL
THEY'LL HELP, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS LOVING WILL.
FREDDIE
(challenging Anatoly)
NO CONTEST, COMRADE
PAY NO MIND TO REPUTATION
YOU WANT CONCENTRATION?
WHEN THEY PICK YOU OFF THE FLOOR
YOU'LL KNOW I WANTED IT A LITTLE MORE
ANATOLY
YOU CAN WIN YOU CAN LOSE
TAKE OR BE A POSSESSION
YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO CHOOSE
AND THE KEY IS OBSESSION
FREDDIE
SEE MY EYES, ARE THEY SAFE, ARE THEY EVEN SANE?
ARE THEY WARM WHEN THEY SEEM TO GREET YOU?
YOU DON'T KNOW, YOU CAN'T TELL, BUT IT SHOULD BE PLAIN
THESE ARE EYES THAT ARE GONNA BEAT YOU
DON'T EVER TELL ME
I DON'T KNOW THE WAY TO PLAY IT
DO I HAVE TO SAY IT?
DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU TRY
I HAVE HIM, YOU CAN SEE IT IN THE EYES
BOTH
NO CONTEST, COMRADE
BARELY ANY POINT IN PLAYING
WHEN IT'S JUST DELAYING
WHAT WE BOTH ALREADY KNOW
YOU LOST IT A WOMAN AND A HALF AGO...
A DUET between Freddie and Anatoly?! This song?! HOLY YES BATMAN. I love No Contest, but oh man. it being between Freddie and Anatoly makes it 100 times better! Plus CHESS ARENA. Battle times!
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Freddie jogs into the lobby, colliding with Florence who enters with a porter who pushes her luggage on a trolley.
FLORENCE
Oh...I...I was just....
FREDDIE
Moving back? Oh no...how stupid of me...you're moving out! Is it worth packing
everything? You'll be back --
(He changes tone -- attempts a reconciliation.)
(continuing; indicating himself)
SILLY BOY
(indicating Florence)
WOMAN WHO
I SHOULD NOT HAVE LET WALK OUT
THERE'S NO HITCH
THAT WE TWO
CAN'T UNTANGLE OR TALK OUT.
(He sits her on her luggage and wheels the trolley across the stage.)
AND IF WE DO, PARTNER
THEN WE TWO, PARTNER
HAVE THE WORLD AT OUR FEET
WE'LL BRING BACK THE GOLDEN ERA
STICK WITH ME, FLORENCE
BELIEVE IN ME, FLORENCE
I CAN WIN, YOU CAN WIN
EVERY GAME I'M GETTING NEARER.
FLORENCE
CAN'T YOU SEE WE'VE MOVED ON?
CHESS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS!
Freddie, grow up. Chess isn't life. Life isn't chess!
FREDDIE
But I can win! I can win for you and you can help me. I love you, Florence.
FLORENCE
I don't want the winner of a game. You've never understood what I wanted. (Florence leaves. Freddie, distraught, yells after her.)
FREDDIE
And you never understood what I wanted! But you can't stop me getting it, Florence (he is starting to lose control) - you can't stop me winning! I've always been a winner!
Oh lord this scene. This is so something Billy would say. "I WIN! I'm a winner! Look at me winning!"
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WALTER
DO YOU THINK I ENJOY
PLAYING WITH PEOPLE'S EMOTIONS?
IN A WAY THAT INSURES
I HAVE TO EXTINGUISH MY OWN
WHILE YOU AND YOUR MORALS CAN
SELFISHLY, SAFELY, SURVIVE.
AND NOW HERE JUST FOR ONCE
I CAN DO SOMETHING REWARDING
YOU HAVE TO FORGET
ANYONE ELSE'S AMBITIONS
DDDDDDDD: WALTER OH SHIT. That is mega creepy and awesome. I love the voice that this Walter has too. He's a creeper.
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WALTER AND MOLOKOV
WE DO OUR BEST WORK WHEN WE HUNT IN PAIRS.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER AND THE WORLD IS SAFER
THE BERLIN WALL BECOMES A BACKYARD FENCE
AND OUR COOPERATION PAVES THE WAY FOR
OUR PRIME TIME LEADERS AND THE MAIN EVENTS
BEHIND THE SCENES WE SHOW SOME COMMON SENSE
A LITTLE MUTUAL CONVENIENCE
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Holy hell. Also SovietMurder Machine. Wow. He's like "Anatoly can just... not be there. Catch my DRIFT." Ahahah wow scary. Molokov you are NUTS. And Walter + Molokov in this version, just WOW. WOW. They are evil mofos.
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ANATOLY
NOW IT'S ALL CRYSTAL CLEAR
SOMETHING BETTER BEGINNING
WHO TO BEAT, WHERE TO MOVE
WHAT I'LL LOSE IN THE WINNING --
Awesome lyrics HURGGGG!!
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(Freddie enters and approaches Florence)
FREDDIE
Florence? I came to say goodbye
(no reply)
Because I'm staying here! For a while, anyway. Anything but chess for me now. It looks
like this place is good for everything but chess!
(They embrace, it's formal, cool, an awkward silence. Then, ever-buoyant, Freddie spots
the Russian couple.)
FREDDIE
Hey, Anatoly -
(He ascends to Anatoly and Svetlana on the balcony and talks to them.)
Um can you say ADORABLE and sad?! Poor Freddie ;_; He really seems to work harder to get Florence back in this version, even if he's really inept at it XD And then he even goes to wish Anatoly goodbye! DAWWWWWW
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Okay so lately been playing Mage: The Awakening with "Freddie" as my character. It has made Chess ever so much on the brain. I got a lot of Chess soundtracks lately (due to a kind person over on an LJ community pointing me to some links) the one I've been making my way through is from Sydney and I gotta say this version is MAGICAL. Very unique, it's such a fascinating amalgamation with TONS of added lyrics and songs. Holy cow. I didn't think I'd ever get a chance to hear it, I'm SO HAPPY I have.
I went over the script as I went. Because well. CHESS JOY COMA! Snippets for me to enjoy later. :D
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MOLOKOV
The Soviet delegation has reasons [sic] to believe that the American player's chair
contains communications devices, and therefore objects to the constitution of that chair -
FLORENCE
That's impossible! Both chairs were made in (she examines them)
Sweden - therefore, they are neutral chairs.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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MOLOKOV
The Soviet delegation objects to the wearing of reflective dark glasses -
ARBITER
Objection overruled.
(Florence and her delegation whip our dark glasses in revenge)
This MUST happen in our Radio play SOMEHOW.
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FREDDIE
Hold it! Stop the clock!
(He bangs down the timer on top of the clock)
(Anatoly looks bewildered, holding his spoon a few inches from his mouth)
FREDDIE
What is that?
ANATOLY
What is what?
FREDDIE
(points)
That.
ANATOLY
This is yogurt. Would you like some?
MOLOKOV
We are entitled under the match rules to provide our player with refreshments -
FREDDIE
(jumping to his feet)
You are not entitled to assist your player by delivering him messages -
MOLOKOV
Messages?
ANATOLY
(in Russian to Molokov)
What is he doing? [phonetically: Shtoe on dzyeh-lai-yet]
FREDDIE
I'm not stupid! I've been watching. Yesterday, 20th move, strawberry; 35th move,
honey. Today, 20th move, banana. Each time just before he changes tack. You're
giving him signals! Strawberry means do this, banana means do that - it's cheating!
MOLOKOV
This is absolutely insane! You are deliberately attempting to sabotage this game because
you are losing -
FREDDIE
(to the Arbiter, who has been maintaining a calm objectivity)
Are you gonna do anything about this?
ARBITER
Mr. Trumper, you are dangerously close to being penalized -
FREDDIE
C'mon you said you were on the case -
(awkward pause) or are you in on this too?
FLORENCE
Freddie -
FREDDIE
Florence! You do something about this!!
MOLOKOV
(thumping table as Florence tries to calm Freddie)
I tell him! Unless this ridiculous interruption is penalized -
FREDDIE
(shouting them both down)
Mr. Arbiter! Florence! Take note that unless I receive a full and formal written apology
from the Soviets for their player's unsportsmanlike behavior, and dishonest behavior, I
shall be on the next plane out of this dump and will be taking legal action to have this
match awarded to me by default!
Uh yes. This is the best scene in the history of EVER. Freddie being a sore loser at it's BEST. XD Yogurt. Lulz. And the way Aussie's say banana isss pretty much the most AWESOME thing in the history of time.
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(Walter and Molokov exit. The actions of Anatoly and Freddie are echoed in dance by
the two warriors. The scene transforms into the chess arena during the following)
ANATOLY
(turning on Freddie)
YOU TAUGHT ME FREDDIE
HOW THE FEW WHO WIN ACQUIRE
WHAT THEIR HEARTS DESIRE
IT'S NOT PRACTICE, IT'S NOT SKILL
THEY'LL HELP, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS LOVING WILL.
FREDDIE
(challenging Anatoly)
NO CONTEST, COMRADE
PAY NO MIND TO REPUTATION
YOU WANT CONCENTRATION?
WHEN THEY PICK YOU OFF THE FLOOR
YOU'LL KNOW I WANTED IT A LITTLE MORE
ANATOLY
YOU CAN WIN YOU CAN LOSE
TAKE OR BE A POSSESSION
YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO CHOOSE
AND THE KEY IS OBSESSION
FREDDIE
SEE MY EYES, ARE THEY SAFE, ARE THEY EVEN SANE?
ARE THEY WARM WHEN THEY SEEM TO GREET YOU?
YOU DON'T KNOW, YOU CAN'T TELL, BUT IT SHOULD BE PLAIN
THESE ARE EYES THAT ARE GONNA BEAT YOU
DON'T EVER TELL ME
I DON'T KNOW THE WAY TO PLAY IT
DO I HAVE TO SAY IT?
DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU TRY
I HAVE HIM, YOU CAN SEE IT IN THE EYES
BOTH
NO CONTEST, COMRADE
BARELY ANY POINT IN PLAYING
WHEN IT'S JUST DELAYING
WHAT WE BOTH ALREADY KNOW
YOU LOST IT A WOMAN AND A HALF AGO...
A DUET between Freddie and Anatoly?! This song?! HOLY YES BATMAN. I love No Contest, but oh man. it being between Freddie and Anatoly makes it 100 times better! Plus CHESS ARENA. Battle times!
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Freddie jogs into the lobby, colliding with Florence who enters with a porter who pushes her luggage on a trolley.
FLORENCE
Oh...I...I was just....
FREDDIE
Moving back? Oh no...how stupid of me...you're moving out! Is it worth packing
everything? You'll be back --
(He changes tone -- attempts a reconciliation.)
(continuing; indicating himself)
SILLY BOY
(indicating Florence)
WOMAN WHO
I SHOULD NOT HAVE LET WALK OUT
THERE'S NO HITCH
THAT WE TWO
CAN'T UNTANGLE OR TALK OUT.
(He sits her on her luggage and wheels the trolley across the stage.)
AND IF WE DO, PARTNER
THEN WE TWO, PARTNER
HAVE THE WORLD AT OUR FEET
WE'LL BRING BACK THE GOLDEN ERA
STICK WITH ME, FLORENCE
BELIEVE IN ME, FLORENCE
I CAN WIN, YOU CAN WIN
EVERY GAME I'M GETTING NEARER.
FLORENCE
CAN'T YOU SEE WE'VE MOVED ON?
CHESS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS!
Freddie, grow up. Chess isn't life. Life isn't chess!
FREDDIE
But I can win! I can win for you and you can help me. I love you, Florence.
FLORENCE
I don't want the winner of a game. You've never understood what I wanted. (Florence leaves. Freddie, distraught, yells after her.)
FREDDIE
And you never understood what I wanted! But you can't stop me getting it, Florence (he is starting to lose control) - you can't stop me winning! I've always been a winner!
Oh lord this scene. This is so something Billy would say. "I WIN! I'm a winner! Look at me winning!"
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WALTER
DO YOU THINK I ENJOY
PLAYING WITH PEOPLE'S EMOTIONS?
IN A WAY THAT INSURES
I HAVE TO EXTINGUISH MY OWN
WHILE YOU AND YOUR MORALS CAN
SELFISHLY, SAFELY, SURVIVE.
AND NOW HERE JUST FOR ONCE
I CAN DO SOMETHING REWARDING
YOU HAVE TO FORGET
ANYONE ELSE'S AMBITIONS
DDDDDDDD: WALTER OH SHIT. That is mega creepy and awesome. I love the voice that this Walter has too. He's a creeper.
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WALTER AND MOLOKOV
WE DO OUR BEST WORK WHEN WE HUNT IN PAIRS.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER AND THE WORLD IS SAFER
THE BERLIN WALL BECOMES A BACKYARD FENCE
AND OUR COOPERATION PAVES THE WAY FOR
OUR PRIME TIME LEADERS AND THE MAIN EVENTS
BEHIND THE SCENES WE SHOW SOME COMMON SENSE
A LITTLE MUTUAL CONVENIENCE
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Holy hell. Also Soviet
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ANATOLY
NOW IT'S ALL CRYSTAL CLEAR
SOMETHING BETTER BEGINNING
WHO TO BEAT, WHERE TO MOVE
WHAT I'LL LOSE IN THE WINNING --
Awesome lyrics HURGGGG!!
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(Freddie enters and approaches Florence)
FREDDIE
Florence? I came to say goodbye
(no reply)
Because I'm staying here! For a while, anyway. Anything but chess for me now. It looks
like this place is good for everything but chess!
(They embrace, it's formal, cool, an awkward silence. Then, ever-buoyant, Freddie spots
the Russian couple.)
FREDDIE
Hey, Anatoly -
(He ascends to Anatoly and Svetlana on the balcony and talks to them.)
Um can you say ADORABLE and sad?! Poor Freddie ;_; He really seems to work harder to get Florence back in this version, even if he's really inept at it XD And then he even goes to wish Anatoly goodbye! DAWWWWWW
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FINALLY FINISHED. And it's too long for ANYONE to actually bother reading. HAH. But yay I'm done and it's the BEST LARP EVAR.
FINALLY FINISHED. And it's too long for ANYONE to actually bother reading. HAH. But yay I'm done and it's the BEST LARP EVAR.
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Tsushi was meant to be a gif. This is the best thing EVER. AL:KJFK:Lj:L:G!
Tsushi was meant to be a gif. This is the best thing EVER. AL:KJFK:Lj:L:G!
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