Top 5ness-Highest Songs

I'm sure it doesn't surprise the people who know me that all 5 of my top 5ness songs are from the mighty Blind Guardian.. They're the bestestest (Notice the triple superlative) because they have incredible talent and amazing subjects to sing of, for they sing songs of The Cantebury Tales, The Iliad, King Arthur, Greek mythology and Norse mythology and many other things of olden times. Does any other band hold a candle to such amazingness?

1. And Then There Was Silence- It's hands down, no other can surpass it, you'd have to brain-wash me *twice* to get me to forget it, the best song in existence. Across all genres. The raw power shines through the incredible lyrics. It's about the Trojan War, and it's too amazing to be cut down to the normal size of a song. I get shivers ever single time I listen to it. I should have put this song as all 5 of my Top 5ness Highest Songs. It just shows the desperate spirit of the Trojans, the claustrophobia as the Greeks press inward, the unbridled emotions of both sides. This is *the* amazing song. 

Here are the lyrics  if you care to actually know what these tongues of gold are singing.

"In the end, Raise my hands and praise the day, Break the spell show me the way in decay the flame of Troy will shine bright."

2. The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight- This tells the story of two lovers, of the immense pain in separation, and of the intense, passionate, deep-seated feelings of love. I haven't read the book this story is from, so I don't know if this was a legitimate marriage or not. Either way this is a great song. 

"Forever it stands until the world ends, the victorious banner of love!"

3. The Bard's Song- Is a wonderfully written, masterfully played piece of almost classical guitar playing. It's a moving and yet calming song. Sadly I know not from whence it comes. :( I think it has something to do with LOTR, because it mentions Hobbits, Elves and Men. 

 "And you're not alone, so don't be afraid in the dark and cold, cuz the Bard's Songs will remain, they all will remain, in my thoughts and in my dreams they're always in my mind."

4. Battlefield- This is a really energetic song that demonstrates the fervor in the midst of battle. It reminds me of when Gandalf faces off with the Balrog because of the 

"I challenge thee: Do not cross this bridge!", 

"I will not move yet. I stand still instead.", 

"There on the battlefield he stands, down on the battlefield he's lost" 

lines. 

"Let's pray that heaven's on our side, through violence and horror now honor arise!"

5. In The Forest-The Hobbit- I love this song mostly just because I've read The Hobbit and know the story well enough to really get the references made to it. 

"I'll take the mighty stone, and leave the dwarves behind."

Honorable mentions: The Curse Of Feanor, Valhalla, Nightfall, A Past And Future Secret.

Nota Bene- To Mr. Davis: I give you hearty and deep-felt thanks. You introduced me to Blind Guardian, and my life has never been the same since. :)

Top 5ness-Avatar Characters

I am now instituting a weekly Top 5 (Known as "Top 5ness"), thanks to the influences of Mr. Davis! Now, considering my desktop back ground:

I decided to do: (you guessed it!) My top 5 favorite Avatar characters. :)

1. Uncle Iroh: Iroh is my favorite character, take all. He always stands up for what's right, sticks with Zuko even when rejected, forgives and gives help to those who need him. He could have been very bitter about the death of his son and the exile by his younger brother, but he turns the other cheek.

2. Zuko: Alright, I admit that Zuko deals with a little bit of an anger issue, but aside from that he is a really determined guy. His experiences brought him lower then any of the other characters in the show, and he emerged with his good qualities shining. He stood up against his dad and his council to defend the lives of Fire Nation soldiers and he's punished for it, but he still sticks up for right.

3. Toph: I like Toph mostly because I like her attitude. She's one of the most strong-willed people in the show. Nuff said.

4. Sokka: I like Sokka because I relate to him. Unfortunately I realized this in the first episode when he utterly fails at a fight with Zuko (while he's still a bad-guy of course). He's pretty funny, he's courageous, he loves his family and he's willing to die for the cause, and his friends and family.

5. Mai: The thing that notched Mai up onto this list was when she blatantly crossed Zuko's sister (Azula), and that was possibly the bravest thing she ever did. Blatantly contradicting Azula could have resulted in her torture, and death, and she knew it.

Honorable mentions: King Boomi (for his wisdom and general wackiness) and Katara (for her rousing Rhetorical abilities on the Earth-Nation prison ship)