[Bards] Anthem of the Arms

[Scott Barrett]

And that, folks, is why I'm a storyteller.
Good Lord.
It is decidedly unnerving to hear one's own voice on a computer.

That said, let me again reiterate that this song is for you guys. I 
have written lyrics and used a period melody, but a choir would do it 
better justice than I can. For that matter, a number of you 
professional singers could polish this sucker.
For those of you with voice training, my apologies.
Your Excellency, thank you for shoving a mike in my face. If it helps 
people learn a piece that they like, it's worth the discomfort and the 
occasional off note.

~Finnacan

On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 10:02 PM, Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair 
wrote:

> 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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