[No one expects he can do this. Why, Bill could practically hear the contest runners laughing when they paired the near nihilistic jazz musician with a child pop star. Still his forte’ or not Bill is nothing if not creative. Rather than share his glory and goad anyone into playing an ensemble with him, he has rigged up the stage with a collection of his own pre-recorded material, using his own voice to harmonize with himself. He works the crowd a little, a bit of his trademark laughter, the lights dim….and then….]
Such a bright smile; it alights the room, The crowd are eager to follow your tune, Yet that laugh... rings hollow, such an empty sound What you’re looking for, still haven’t found,
*Ohho, wandering heart, Stuck in place, stuck playing the part, Wandering soul, How far have you gone, how far will you go? Oh, Wandering flame, With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name, Onward you’ll aim, One step further from home, one closer to fame *
Success and comfort don’t intertwine, To gain something new, you leave more behind, Only in your dreams do you feel free, Haven’t found the door, but you have the key,
From place to place, you make your mark, Sunny disposition brings that spark, Go give your heart to those who care, but things have to break for you to share,
*Wandering heart, Stuck in place, stuck playing the part Wandering soul, How far have you gone, how far will you go? Oh, Wandering flame, With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name, Onward you’ll aim, One step further from home, one closer to fame*
[He erupts into an impromptu saxophone solo; what, you didn’t think he wouldn’t shamelessly try to plug himself in the middle of his own song did you? Tributes be damned! It is then the music takes an abrupt turn, it gets faster, edgier, dare it even be said darker...]
Darkness will rise and kingdoms fall but you’ll just smile through that all, Won’t you? You have more heart than most,
Share yourself, but as they say, Take heed of what you give away. You know that you had best hang tight Only shadows form with that much liiiiight~
[And the more lighthearted tune resumes, as if the discordant bridge was never there at all.]
*Ohho, wandering heart, Always stuck in place, stuck playing the part Wandering soul, How far have you gone, how far will you go? Wandering flame, With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name, Onward you’ll aim, One step further from home... one closer to fame*
[Everything fades to black. True, probably a tad edgier than is fitting for a boy band popstar, but hey, drama sells! Let's see what the fans think of their light hearted teen idol now! Bill just did you a favor, Sora. You’re welcome, kiddo.]
Bill- Flash in his Step, Star in his Name- For Sora
Such a bright smile; it alights the room,
The crowd are eager to follow your tune,
Yet that laugh... rings hollow, such an empty sound
What you’re looking for, still haven’t found,
*Ohho, wandering heart,
Stuck in place, stuck playing the part,
Wandering soul,
How far have you gone, how far will you go?
Oh, Wandering flame,
With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name,
Onward you’ll aim,
One step further from home, one closer to fame *
Success and comfort don’t intertwine,
To gain something new, you leave more behind,
Only in your dreams do you feel free,
Haven’t found the door, but you have the key,
From place to place, you make your mark,
Sunny disposition brings that spark,
Go give your heart to those who care,
but things have to break for you to share,
*Wandering heart,
Stuck in place, stuck playing the part
Wandering soul,
How far have you gone, how far will you go?
Oh, Wandering flame,
With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name,
Onward you’ll aim,
One step further from home, one closer to fame*
[He erupts into an impromptu saxophone solo; what, you didn’t think he wouldn’t shamelessly try to plug himself in the middle of his own song did you? Tributes be damned! It is then the music takes an abrupt turn, it gets faster, edgier, dare it even be said darker...]
Darkness will rise and kingdoms fall but you’ll just smile through that all,
Won’t you?
You have more heart than most,
Share yourself, but as they say,
Take heed of what you give away.
You know that you had best hang tight
Only shadows form with that much liiiiight~
[And the more lighthearted tune resumes, as if the discordant bridge was never there at all.]
*Ohho, wandering heart,
Always stuck in place, stuck playing the part
Wandering soul,
How far have you gone, how far will you go?
Wandering flame,
With a Flash in his step and a Star in his name,
Onward you’ll aim,
One step further from home... one closer to fame*
[Everything fades to black. True, probably a tad edgier than is fitting for a boy band popstar, but hey, drama sells! Let's see what the fans think of their light hearted teen idol now! Bill just did you a favor, Sora. You’re welcome, kiddo.]