[Northkeep] Anyone for Bardic Guild?
Fitzmorgan at aol.com
Fitzmorgan at aol.com
Wed Jul 23 18:22:19 PDT 2003
I have to agree. I enjoy both bardic and drumming but I've seldom
seen them mix well.
Robert
In a message dated 7/23/2003 7:52:49 PM Central Standard Time, Anawyn at aol.com
writes:
> In a message dated 7/23/2003 4:53:16 PM Central Daylight Time,
> Fitzmorgan at aol.com writes:
>
>
> >> Off the top of my head I can think of at least 15 people in the Barony
>> who I consider to be Bards, and I'm likely forgetting some. A lot of them
>> won't show up for the meeting. The tone of the meeting somewhat depends on
>> which particular batch of bards show up.
>>
>
> And if there are drummers (??) showing up, as the missive suggests, I can't
> think that it is very likely that you will be able to hear many of them,
> either. Drummers like to drum, and they should be allowed to do so. However, that
> is not necessarily conducive to a good bardic meet, since it is not always a
> good mix with the voice, spoken or sung. Also, if you have neighbors where
> you live, they may not be so keen on drums, as well.
> I do not mean to imply that bardic gatherings are not fun, because they
> certainly are. But you may be talking about folks have been working hard on a
> piece they are preparing for competition, or are working on writing a piece, or
> have finished one and want to present it in its best. That would mean
> allowing them to have as few distractions as reasonably allowable, out of courtesy.
> But, realize that the magic of the evening will be its own music! It is very
> lovely of you to extend the hospitality of your home to all of us, and I am
> sure this will be a memorable time for a lot of people. I bet we soon forget
> the heat, and will only hear soft melodies and clever voices of those we
> revere and love.
> Many Thanks,
> Anawyn
>
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