sweatergryph asked: I ask this honestly, because I really don't know. How exactly is a lyre played? My best guess would put it somewhere similar to a harp?
*fears having just asked a stupid question*
Well, that’s actually really complicated, because lyre is a broad classification of a number of string insturments.
Some lyres are plucked, some are designed to be played with a bow string. I actually play mine with a pick like the original lyres.
This can give you some historical information.
And here’s a video of a Contrabass Lyre being tested.
What I play when preforming live is the closest approximation of the definition of the word lyre, which sort of just looks like a small harp. But I’ve mentioned before that I actually own three lyres. One of them is a concert-style cithara. That’s what I typically record on.
alex-wingace-and-co-blog asked: Alex: I don't think i understand. What is going on between you and Type?
My wanting him to leave me alone, and him wanting… me to say he’s a good pony?
Acceptance?
I don’t know. I just want him to leave me alone so I can stop thinking about the past.
Anonymous asked: *Hugs*
I’ll make believe that asterisks are real.
*Hugs*
Anonymous asked: You know, the lyre on your cutie kinda looks like a horseshoe. Are you sure you ain't in the horseshoe business?
Alternatively have you thought getting into the horseshoe business, if only to help you get back on track financially?
You ever see anypony around here wearing horseshoes?
Maybe one of the other Lyras is a blacksmith.
Anonymous asked: I find it funny that "lyre" is pronounced just like "liar". There is just no way an instrument that creates a sound that sweet is a lie. I'd call it a misnomer, but I'd rather leave the irony intact. It may sound like "liar" but man if it doesn't preach the true beauty of music!
Well, thank you. It’s nice to get something that doesn’t involve somepony I’ve done everything in my power to distance myself from civilly before tonight.
I sort of fell into the instrument by accident, but I do enjoy it! It is a beautiful and versatile tool. I also play the sitar a little, but I can’t imagine playing anything else as my primary instrument.
rennysama-deactivated20160409 asked: *hugs*
No idea if you’d still be willing to give me that now.
artencon-aret asked: i know how many off themselfs. i don't care because i don't know them, if i did know them id stop them. like i did with type. voices like yours are now. they are filled with evil intent. trying to brake those around you so you won't have to worry. ive died enogh times to not care about death. i thought you were a good pony. but i guess the voice your using right now says other wise
Then stop talking to me and go solve your problem. You’re wasting time.
theblackstrawberry asked: You know, it always makes me sad to see another pony sad, especially if that pony is a friend. I hope you cheer up soon.
As always, that’s not my decision. I can’t control anypony else’s actions.
Thank you, though.
artencon-aret asked: you broke type, right after i stopped him from offing himself,and now he's getting close agian. if he offs himself its on your head. i guess music can hide what lies beneth the surface
I’ve learned there are worse things than dying. I’ve known ponies who were lucky enough to die, and some who weren’t.
I’ve been through the whole suicide thing before. I chose to live. If he doesn’t, that’s not my business.
Or would you like an approximation of the number of ponies that died today and wanted to live?
Anonymous asked: Oh no please don't leave! We're simply paying homage to the one who makes our lives bearable. We're the voices in Types head, and his arguments with you are the highlight of our dull existence.
Yeah. That’s not how anything works. You watch too much anime.
the-shady-bacon asked: Lyra? Please shut up. Type's off his rocker, again, because of you.
Then, as his friend, you should take him somewhere he can get some help.
The hospital has security, he’ll be safe there until the staff psychologist comes in tomorrow to help him.
If you want to blame me, fine. But it’s not going to help him.
wraithtwoey-deactivated20120401 asked: I try not to get involved in personal matters such as this unless requested to but I can't stand to see this..
Perhaps it would be best to just ignore Typewryter completely..
And where does that end? If we both go to the same event, one of us has to leave?
I’m not letting him take control of my life.
Anonymous asked: Thanks Lyra we couldn't have done it without you.
I don’t know what you’re talking about… Just leave me alone if you’re not going to actually say anything.
You again?
I saw your little exchange with Marty. Is that what this is about? Because I don’t think you’re a good pony? Is that why I spent last night on the floor in a drunken stupor?! Too wasted to even get into bed?! Crying myself to sleep from a life of nightmares I couldn’t hold back?!
You’re not a good pony!
YOU’RE TORTURING ME!!
triceratopper asked: I just wanted to say that your lyre recording of the undersea palace theme of CT is so amazing, really really good! Thank you for sharing! I'm incredibly impressed. ^^
Really? Thank you so much!
It could have been a lot better, but I didn’t really have enough time to grab Gilda or Mint to help me record.
Still, thank you!