strife:

–noun
1. vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife.
2. a quarrel, struggle, or clash: armed strife.
3. competition or rivalry: the strife of the marketplace.
4. Archaic . strenuous effort.

a bit of a depressing last name...not nearly as nice as mine which I like to think is derived from:

Rhapsody:

-plural noun
1.Exalted or excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
2.A literary work written in an impassioned or exalted style.
3.A state of elated bliss; ecstasy.
4.Music A usually instrumental composition of irregular form that often incorporates improvisation.
5.An ancient Greek epic poem or a portion of one suitable for uninterrupted recitation.