minstrel: Bardic competitions

[Efenwealt Wyslte]

Some of the best documentation I've every seen/heard in "bardic competitions"
has been done as part of the performance - i.e. performance in persona. Rather
than saying "this is 12th century trouvere song" one might say "I learned this
song from another jongleur whilst visiting the court of Her Majesty, Elanor of
Aquitaine". Albeit, it assumes the judges have some history education, but it
sure is cool when its done well.

I guess a thesis for documentation is alright, but most bardic competitions
don't _seem_ to require that much research. I respect folks who have the stomach
to do that kind of research, but I look at documentation, creativity, technique,
authenticity, and complexity all equally. Five pages of documentation won't
necessarily save a lousy performance. Just like a really hysterical modern
broadside won't necessarily win over really good documentation.

Remember, if its not fun, don't do it.
If it is fun, do it again.
Don't go poo-poo other people's fun. Lead by example. They'll catch on
eventually.

If you want to hear more of my ranting, I've put up a brief article about bardic
competitions at http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Alley/2032/judge.html

thus spake Efenwealt.

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