[Bards] Anthem of the Arms

[Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair]

For those who have not heard this song or need help learning it, you can 
now find a recording of Finnacan singing it at:

http://www.cornelius.norman.ok.us

It is in MP3 format along with the lyrics.  I look forward to seeing you 
all at GulfWars.

In Service,
Donnchadh

Scott Barrett wrote:
> As per the Baron of Namron's request,
> Here is "Anthem of the Arms".
>
> As His Excellency stated, life prevents my attending Gulf War. A new 
> job with excellent pay has drawbacks, i.e., no vacation time for 
> awhile. That said, I am humbled at the enthusiasm that audiences have 
> shown for this piece and I am honored you wish to take it with you 
> abroad. It was my intention to give this piece to the Kingdom. I wanted 
> them to have a song everyone could sing, not just a specific performer.
> This will be published in the March Black Star, but I gladly share it 
> in advance with you, my fellow performers, here on the mailing list. 
> Copies with binder holes will also be given to anyone who wants one at 
> Kingdom A&S.
>
> "Anthem of the Arms"
> A Tribute to Ansteorra
> By Finnacan Dub
> 2007
> (To the tune of "The March of the Three Kings / March of the Kings", 
> originally called "La Marche Des Rois Mages", a 13th century Provencal 
> carol.)
>
> One strange night
> I spied a wondrous sight,
> The sun of Atenveldt was setting, as the day died,
> O'er it flew, like an arrow true,
> a comet darker than the evening sky.
>
> Below grew thistles with ebon blooms,
> fenced above by sweet Iris's celestial hues,
> the crane stood by with a watchful eye,
> as eagles heralded the lion prides.
>
> More I say,
> the comet stopped and stayed.
> A star now, unmoving, and black as widow's bands
> down it stared, upon a kingdom fair,
> a wealthy, glorious, enduring land.
>
> Here grew thistles with ebon blooms,
> fenced above by sweet Iris's celestial hues,
> the crane stood by with a watchful eye,
> as eagles heralded the lion prides.
>
> Stand and see
> the arms of victory
> on silken banners, how they shine as they go by!
> Woe to they
> who ever dare to stay
> the sun, the black star and the golden sky.
>
> (This piece can be accompanied by a four-beat chant of "An-ste-or-ra, 
> An-ste-or-ra..." if you so choose.)
>
> ~Finnacan
>
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