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Virtue Never Falter

2016-04-27T09:49:38Z

LauraH:

Lyrics by Andre Tcherepnine. The tune is Riu Riu Chiu [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzGQU5VMPdI youtube version]

Here is a guide for the tune, but please do listen to the recording as well.
The triangles denote places where the tune groups three quavers (and gives it the bounce that you hear on the recording). The crotchets with x heads are three clapped beats.

[[File:Virtue_Never_Falter.jpg|500px]]

<song>

'''Chorus:'''
See the Way before you
Your path never alter
Be you ever loyal
Virtue never falter (repeat last 2 lines)

In the Revelation was the Way discovered
By the Scions' work was the Labyrinth uncovered
From the Distant Shores came the proof of our birthright
Signs of Seven Virtues seen as clear as daylight

'''Chorus'''

On the Winds of Virtue was this finding carried
Brought to all the people of the Nations varied
When the Empress rose so did the Way of Virtue
Founded was the Synod ever faithful and true

'''Chorus'''

Heed the Pride of ages your soul will be commended
Vigilance and Courage will keep you well defended
Prosperous and Wise is the way that's never fallow
Loyal and Ambitious the soul that's ever hallowed

'''Chorus'''
</song>

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]
[[Category:Brass Coast Music]]
[[Category:The Brass Coast]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:Virtue Never Falter.jpg

2016-04-27T09:44:39Z

LauraH: Tune for Virtue Never Falter

Tune for Virtue Never Falter

Inez y Guerra

2016-04-27T09:44:03Z

LauraH:

Words by Jude to the tune of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SilpVU_5M1I Cuncti Simus Concanentes]. Call and response.

[[File:cuncti-simus.JPG|200px|thumb|left]]
[[File:Inez_y_Guerra.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]

<song>
When I first laid eyes upon her
Inez y Guerra
Golden sun was shining on her
Inez y Guerra

She was brave and she was daring, Captain of a swift corsair
Grace was in her every movement, fiery eyes and flowing hair

With the crew she'd sweat and toil
Inez y Guerra
Every man was true and loyal
Inez y Guerra

Every word she spoke was treasure, when she smiled it brought me joy
Every soul aboard adored her, first mate down to cabin boy

Though she scorned both shield and armour
Inez y Guerra
When she fought no foe could harm her
Inez y Guerra

If I were a wealthy Captain, with a ship upon the sea
I would sail a golden galleon,'Fair Inez' her name would be

Like a ship upon the ocean
Inez y Guerra
Beauty in her every motion
Inez y Guerra

With a hold packed full oftreasure, home upon the storm I'd ride
I would lay it at her feet if only she would be my bride

Though I never could deserve her-
Inez y Guerra
All my lifelong days I'll serve her
Inez y Guera
</song>

[[Category:Brass Coast Music]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:The Brass Coast]]

File:Inez y Guerra.jpg

2016-04-27T09:43:20Z

LauraH: Tune for Inez y Guerra

Tune for Inez y Guerra

Fire Maringo

2016-04-27T09:41:48Z

LauraH:

Trad. Recording by Madrigirls [http://www.madrigirls.org.uk/audio/16firemaringo.mp3 here]

Harmonies as taught by Daisy
[[File:fire-maringo.jpg|800px|thumb|left]]

Tune
[[File:Fire_Maringo.jpg|800px|thumb|left]]

<song>
Lift him up and carry him along,
''Fire Marengo, fire away,''
Send him down where he belongs,
''Fire Marengo, fire away.''

Stow him down in the hold below,
One more turn and then we'll go

Ease him down and let him lay,
One more turn and then we're away

When I gets back to the old Brass Coast
I'll pass a line to the one I missed most

I'll haul her high, I'll haul her low,
I'll bust her blocks and make her go

Isn't she a pretty little craft,
Hot shot to the fore and rounded in the aft

Screw the cotton, screw it down
Let's get the hell from Sirroc town

Lift him up and carry him along,
Send him down where he belongs.
</song>

[[Category:Brass Coast Music]]
[[Category:The Brass Coast]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:Fire Maringo.jpg

2016-04-27T09:39:56Z

LauraH: Notation for the tune of Fire Maringo

Notation for the tune of Fire Maringo

Wardens of Varushka

2015-06-09T15:02:10Z

LauraH:

Words by Jude and Rhi.
Original tune Nicolaj/Carol to St Nicholas (a slow youtube version is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaySP--97wc )

'''Helper files:'''

Full harmony: [[File:Wardens-of-varushka-full.mp3]] 
Sop (tune): [[File:Wardens of varushka - sop alto.mp3]] 
Tenor (or descant): [[File:Wardens of varushka - tenor.mp3]] 
Bass: [[File:Wardens of varushka - bass.mp3]] 

Melody-only: [[Media:Wardens_of_Varushka.wav ]]

<song>
Stand with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
In the winter's snow and hail
Proud defenders of the Vale
Wardens of Varushka

Come with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
'Cross the empire far and wide
Brothers, sisters side by side
Wardens of Varushka

Fight with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
Onward to the war we go
We will stand against the foe
Wardens of Varushka

Join with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
Wolves are howling in the night
Take up arms and join the fight
Wardens of Varushka

Optional more verses:

Sing with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
Drumbeat strong and voices loud
Heads held high and never bowed
Wardens of Varushka

Drink with me, Wardens of Varushka (x2)
Fire to keep the dark at bay
Mead to drink til break of day
Wardens of Varushka

</song>

[[Category:Varushka Music]]
[[Category:Varushka]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:Wardens of Varushka.wav

2015-06-09T15:00:49Z

LauraH: Melody-only version to aid learning words

Melody-only version to aid learning words

Marching song

2015-06-09T14:58:22Z

LauraH:

To the tune of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ZjKOYWRfs Spi Mladyenets'/Cossack lullaby]. Lyrics JR/music trad.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGQuvrxBZ8 Another version]

'''RECORDING of this song''' : [[Media:varushkan-march.mp3]]

Melody-only version: [[Media:Marching_Song.wav]]

<song>

Storms of winter cannot shake us
As to war we go
Thirst and hunger never break us
Onward through the snow

Home and hearth we leave behind us
As to war we go
Those we love and ties that bind us
Onward through the snow

Foul enchantments cannot charm us
As to war we go
Nor can curse or witchcraft harm us
Onward through the snow

At our footfall all shall fear us
As to war we go
Foes will quail to venture near us
Onward through the snow

If I fall upon the morrow
As to war we go
Raise a cup for me in sorrow
Onward through the snow

Though cruel death may yet divide us
As to war we go
Fallen heroes march beside us
Onward through the snow

Hail to those who went before us
As to war we go
Join me now in rousing chorus!
Onward through the snow

</song>

[[Category:Varushka Music]]
[[Category:Varushka]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:Marching Song.wav

2015-06-09T14:58:20Z

LauraH: Melody-only version to aid learning the words

Melody-only version to aid learning the words

Mother Varushka Goes to War

2015-06-09T14:54:50Z

LauraH:

To the tune of Nu tret herzuo, a German flagellation song. Lyrics JR/music trad. Arr. Katy Cooper. A wonderful version of Katy's arrangement sung by Glasgow Madrigirls is [http://www.madrigirls.org.uk/audio/flag2008.mp3 here]

Helper files:
Melody: [[File:Mvgtw-tune.mp3]]
Top harmony (one note!) [[File:Mvgtw-top.mp3]]
Middle harmony [[File:Mvgtw-mid.mp3]]
Bottom harmony [[File:Mvgtw-bot.mp3]]

Melody [all verses]: [[File:Mother_Varushka_Goes_To_War.wav]]

When singing put the last line repeat in. If doing the harmonies either skip the repeat or harmony singers join in with melody for the repeat.
<song>

Come Varushka's sons and daughters
Arm yourselves for blood and slaughter
Now the snows turn red with gore
For mother Varushka goes to war (x2)

Come my sisters and my brothers
Like your fathers and your mothers
Marched to battle years before
Now mother Varushka goes to war (x2)

On to battle in the morning
Red shall be the new day's dawning
Raise the banner high before
Mother Varushka goes to war (x2)

Now the drums of war are beating
Onward march and no retreating
Till we fall to rise no more
When mother Varushka goes to war (x2)

</song>

[[Category:Varushka Music]]
[[Category:Varushka]]
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File:Mother Varushka Goes To War.wav

2015-06-09T14:52:46Z

LauraH: Tune-only version of all verses to aid learning words.

Tune-only version of all verses to aid learning words.

Least of my Kind

2013-09-05T19:59:23Z

LauraH:

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]
[[Category:Music]]

Original: Least Of My Kind by Three Weird Sisters, found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgCdDkmh5bo here], adapted by by Katherine Faber. 
A pdf of the words and music can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/d/db/Least_of_My_Kind.pdf here].

<song>
Covered in dirt and mud, aching and spitting blood
Cursing, you start to rise and groan.
Far off through field and fell mutters the Chapter bell:
Never a Guardian falls alone

Chorus:

Think on the battle’s cost; this time the Lancer lost
Beaten and broken and blind.
Better beware one more, better prepare for war:
I was the least of my kind.

Prying my arrows cold out of my fingers’ hold
Pause to take stock, reflect and rue;
Look on the damage done here by a single one
What do you think a whole Lance will do?

Chorus

Bury me where I fall, far from the Chapter’s Call;
Slain in a fight I could not win;
Nearby, Unconquered hear, heads turn with pricking ears
Thought you, you fool, that I had no kin?

Chorus x2

</song>

File:Least of My Kind.pdf

2013-09-05T19:52:46Z

LauraH:

All Come Listen

2013-09-05T19:52:18Z

LauraH: Created page with "This is a simple little song to a traditional tune which makes a lovely mnemonic for the virtues. It can also be sung as a round. It's well-known in Highguard. The tune is tr..."

This is a simple little song to a traditional tune which makes a lovely mnemonic for the virtues. It can also be sung as a round. It's well-known in Highguard.

The tune is traditional, the words are by Nira of Cantiarch's Hold.

A pdf of the words and music can be foun [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/8/8c/All_Come_Listen.pdf here]. 
A midi of the tune can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/File:All_Come_Listen_midi.mid here].

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:All Come Listen.pdf

2013-09-05T19:51:17Z

LauraH:

File:All Come Listen midi.mid

2013-09-05T19:48:30Z

LauraH:

Highguard music

2013-09-05T19:48:17Z

LauraH:

==The Music of Highguard==

===Style summary===
Highguard's music draws its inspiration from Western church choral music, plainsong and shapenote music (also known as Sacred Harp). Of these, the last probably best exemplifies the musical style - Highguard music is robust and enthusiastic, and accessible to all levels of talent. They enjoy rich harmonies and proudly devotional texts, although amongst themselves a wicked sense of humour occasionally emerges in some soldiers' songs and there are also some surprisingly tender lullabies.

===Commonly known songs===
* [[Virtues Anthem]] - usually led by one singer with everyone joining in the refrain
* [[Circle March]] - very easy repeating song
* [[Hymn to Vigilance]] - usually led by one singer with everyone joining in the refrain

Popular with all strata of Highguard society, these three songs are heard in chapters, the necropolis, and the fields. It is when the army marches to war with its battle choir, however, that the full majesty of Highguard music is best displayed.

====A musical tradition====
The Highguard Battle Choirs are a great imperial tradition - no nation matches to battle with the same holy fervour in their singing. Usually accompanied by a single drumbeat, the sound of the Highguard army in full voice is an awe-inspiring and intimidating sound. Often a small number of more confident singers lead the chant in a call-and-response pattern. At least in this context the choirsters are warriors first and musicians second - the singers need not be particularly talented, as it is holy fervour and their indomitable will that characterises the battle choir.

====One for the kids====
*[[Circle March]] - very easy repeating song
*[[Nursery Rhyme about Lineage]]- a very naughty chant, not to be repeated in front of anyone with Lineage!

===Further examples===

====Songs====
* [[The Ritual for the Departed]] - haunting funerary song
* [[Gone]] - another song for partings and funerals
* [[Virtues Anthem]] - shapenote song with chorus
* [[The Navigators]] - shapenote song, medium
* [[Circle March]] - very easy repeating song
* [[Hymn to Vigilance]] - medium call and response plainsong
* [[Idumea]] - medium shapenote song about reincarnation
* [[Naughty Pilgrim Song]], an alternative to all the serious songs sung in Highguard!
* [[O Oriens]] - easy plainsong
* [[Virtue Never Falter]] - rousing song with chorus, also popular in the Brass Coast
* [[Least of my Kind]] - stirring battle song
* [[Enoch and Levi]] - romantic ballad, Highguard style...
* [[Farewell Farewell]] - rousing funeral song from Highguard but also popular in the Brass Coast due to boat references
* [[Highguard Go To War]] - Battle anthem
* [[All Come Listen]] - a well known, simple song that can be sung as a round

====Chapter Anthems====
* [[Pride of the Highborn]] - anthem of Adina's Charge
* [[Silent Tide]]- anthem of the Chapter of the same name.
* [[Anthem of Cantiarch's Hold]]

====Instrumentation====
* Highborn musical traditions favour the flute and other wind instruments. On days when the wind is high, a chapterhouse resounds with the song of wind chimes, aeolian harps and bells.
* Trumpets and bugles are often blown before a battlefield charge.

====Other performance traditions====

===How to adapt your repertoire===
* If singing in harmony, try to sing in consecutive 4ths or 5ths. This gives a fantastic 'plainchanty' sound perfect for Highguard. An example is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xti9lXz3lVI Circle March (arranged by Katy Cooper)] which starts in unison then goes into 4ths before full harmony.
* Many songs can be made to sound plainchanty by just pulling the rhythm all over the place. Have a listen to some church psalms and simply substitute your own lyrics.

===Our sources===
Shape note/Sacred Harp singings (Northern or Southern Harmony), any plainchant choir,

Here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOagOv6ztZg&list=PL58F0C16B0DEB67D1&feature=plpp_play_all youtube playlist] of appropriate or inspiring music.

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[[Category:Highguard]]

Anthem of Cantiarch's Hold

2013-09-05T19:46:34Z

LauraH:

A pdf of the lyrics and music can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/b/b9/Cantiarch%27s_Song.pdf here].

To the tune of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obLayCNhbHw Gaudete] (trad), words by Cassiel of Cantiarch's Hold.
<song>
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Let our soldiers show their pride as they march to battle,
Victors strong and standing tall, they are no man's chattel.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Let their courage know no bounds, death claims those who falter,
Act in full or bear the shame, whether word or slaughter.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Lead them boldly from the fore, show your heart’s ambition,
Willing hearts the greatest fuel, dreams will brings ignition.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Loyalty can only show, when the lights are fading,
When darkness comes and men despair, be the beacon guiding.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

True wealth comes with hardest work, only strong men prosper,
Those in need should earn thy aid, strength in turn they’ll foster.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Ever vigilant he stands, he who guards the tower,
Though his watch is cold alone, in his eyes the power.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

Learn the path that no man walked, knowledge ever growing,
Share the truths that you have learned, seeds of wisdom sowing.

Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand
Cantiarch, raise your sword against your foeman
Side by side, in Virtues name we shall stand

</song>

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]

File:Cantiarch's Song.pdf

2013-09-05T19:41:52Z

LauraH:

Highguard Go To War

2013-09-05T19:40:49Z

LauraH:

A battle hymn written by Nathan Hoyle that describes the different chapters within Highguard.

A pdf can be found [[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/1/19/Highguard_Go_To_War.pdf here]]. 
A midi can be found [[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/File:Highguard_Go_To_War_midi.mid here]].

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]

File:Highguard Go To War midi.mid

2013-09-05T19:39:41Z

LauraH:

File:Highguard Go To War.pdf

2013-09-05T19:38:47Z

LauraH: Laurahoskison@gmail.com uploaded a new version of "File:Highguard Go To War.pdf"

The Ritual for the Departed

2013-09-05T19:35:43Z

LauraH:

[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/d/d8/Ritual.pdf Words and music by Aaron Walter]

A midi of this song can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/File:Ritual_of_the_Departed.mid here].

[[Category:Highguard Music]]
[[Category:Highguard]]
[[Category:Music]]

File:Ritual of the Departed.mid

2013-09-05T19:26:12Z

LauraH:

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2013-09-05T19:02:01Z

LauraH:

Wedding Air

2013-08-28T18:47:49Z

LauraH: Created page with "This is an arrangement of G.F. Handel's Air from the Water Music Suite No. 1. It has been arranged for three recorders (two descants and a tenor) but can be played by any inst..."

This is an arrangement of G.F. Handel's Air from the Water Music Suite No. 1. It has been arranged for three recorders (two descants and a tenor) but can be played by any instruments in C. There is a version of the bass line in both treble and bass clef, so you only need to play one of the bottom two lines. There is also chords above the music, but these are less desirable and should be omitted if two or three of the parts are available.

The pdf of this arrangement can be found [[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/f/f3/Wedding_Air.pdf here]].

You can listen to it on YouTube [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-rhoxQTLS4 here]].

[[Category:Dawn Music]]
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[[Category:Dawn]]

File:Wedding Air.pdf

2013-08-28T18:26:45Z

LauraH:

Dawn music

2013-08-28T17:29:21Z

LauraH:

==The Music of Dawn==

===Style summary===
Arthurian high medieval, chivalric, courtly, 'high' culture, battle anthems, tales of love, [[glory]], and tragedy.

Dawn draws on the more formal folk and classical traditions of Shakespearean/Elizabethan period, for example madrigals, as well as fantastical folk tales from the English or Irish tradition.

===Commonly known songs===
* [[Sweet Kate]] - medium difficulty madrigal for 3 female voices
* [[Dawnish War Song]] - medieval song with drums and other instruments
* [[Britta's Glory]] - Verse-chorus war song

====A musical tradition====
All sensible knights understand that for their glory to continue after death, you rely on the skill and conviction of minstrels and storytellers. What better way to earn glory and reputation than to let them see your deeds for themselves? Therefore it is not uncommon for questing knights to invite along the best minstrel they can find to accompany them on a quest - it goes without saying that the safety of the minstrel is paramount. The best singers and storytellers have a song or tale ready for the victory feast the same evening, and direct retellings of glorious battles and the valour of Dawnish knights in either victory or death are always enthusiastically received!

* [[The Ballad of Sir Alain]]
* [[Sir Isobel]]
* [[The Novarian Phoenix]]

====One for the kids====
* [[Five Little Ploughboys]]
* [[Chants for naughty children]]

====Funeral Songs====
* [[Dirge for Fidele]]
* [[When I Am Laid]]

====Wedding Music====
* [[Wedding Air]]

===Further examples===

====Songs====

*[[Come my pretty one]] - Dawnish song about life
* [[Sweet Kate]] - medium difficulty madrigal for 3 female voices
* [[Tam Lin]] - fantastical folk tale, medium difficulty
* [[April is in my mistress' face]] - difficult madrigal set for SATB
* [[Annan Water]] - gloomy ballad about drowning, medium
* [[Though Philomena Lost Her Love]] - medium difficulty madrigal, 3 female voices.
* [[My Bonny Lass She Smileth]] - SATB madrigal
* [[Weep O Mine Eyes]] - SATB madrigal, hardish
*[[Tanner's Hill]] - fantastical ballad, easy
*[[The Moon's Only Daughter]] - wistful ballad, easy
*[[His Banner's Not Mine]] - Love song, easy
*[[Weaver's Curse]] - cautionary tale, easy
*[[Spinning Song]] - tragic love song, easy
*[[The Rose Garden]] - Tragic love song, easy
*[[Sweet, Stay Awhile]] - Elizabethan love song, medium

====Instrumentation and tunes====
* Anything vaguely courtly using recorders, plucked strings, single drums, harps, autoharp, or similar.
* [[Elizabethan recorder music]] - very appropriate for Dawn, especially if played on recorders or harp with a single drum.

====Other performance traditions====
* Courtly dances.

===How to adapt your repertoire===

* Sing in a formal rather than bawdy style. Up the properness and pathos of your words. Strum your guitar like a lute. Roll your rrrrs!

===Our sources===
Thomas Morley, Kate Rusby, Bill Jones, Glasgow Madrigirls, the other Madrigirls who actually sing more madrigals,

Here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujfqB1CD6VA&list=PL1A0D17B0CFE7614E&feature=plpp_play_all youtube playlist] to get you in the mood!

[[Category:Dawn Music]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Dawn]]

File:LauraHoskisonWiki.jpg

2013-08-22T20:31:23Z

LauraH:

The Novarion Phoenix

2013-08-21T20:35:37Z

LauraH:

This has been adapted by Rosie Goldsmith from The Phoenix by Julia Ecklar, as sung [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGi2Nt-GTF4&list=PLBlfFnbQDh2ofVU5vlYpM_YxdDX8un6nJ here]. 
A pdf of the tune and lyrics can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/c/c5/The_Novarian_Phoenix.pdf here]. 

<song>
Knight of Dawn in Richilde’s reign, she was born
Proved true and brave, with a charge so fierce, they won at Semmerholm
And with all the battles over, the darkness at an end
Novaria stood tall in victory and the Sun Queen called her ‘friend’

With my banners riding so high, my knights all armed in steel
And from my Pride and Courage comes the power that I wield
Once around the labyrinth, I died beneath my tree
Now my scions rise on phoenix wings, for all of Dawn to see

To guard in Applefell she built her, fortress there
But the soul that never ventures far, in peace begins to wear
No one listened to the Weavers, they’d forgotten how to strive
So when flames took hold of the old heart, left them open to the sky.

With my banners riding so high, my knights all armed in steel
And from my Pride and Courage comes the power that I wield
Once around the labyrinth, I died beneath my tree
Now my scions rise on phoenix wings, for all of Dawn to see

My war cry rends the morning skies, I am here
No longer sheltered and kept close, now I stride out without fear
My fruit I cast so widely ‘neath, the Empire’s blazing sky
I led the way, and I lead the way, to the future and for Pride

With my banners riding so high, my knights all armed in steel
And from my Pride and Courage comes the power that I wield
Once around the labyrinth, I died beneath my tree
Now my scions rise on phoenix wings, for all of Dawn to see
</song>

Britta's Glory

2013-08-21T20:34:55Z

LauraH:

This has been adapted by Rosie Goldsmith from The Chemical Worker's Song by Great Big Sea as sung [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edAxujKev1I&list=PLBlfFnbQDh2ofVU5vlYpM_YxdDX8un6nJ here]. 
A pdf of the lyrics and tune can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/4/44/Britta%27s_Glory.pdf here]. 
A solo voice recording can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/7/7c/Britta%27s_Glory_-_recording.mp3 here].

<song>

And it’s Charge, Dawn, Charge,
We’ll fight with every breath
And every step we take today is one step nearer death
But we’ll charge

Oh she marched across the Empire and she blazed into each heart
Warrior and general, bright as flame she stood apart
With thunder all around her and with fire upon her brow
To keep our Empire free from harm she made her solemn vow

Chorus

The Jotun threat had hit them hard, but still the west she won
Out to the East so fast she flew, she shone just like the Sun
Side by side with Dawn she stood, at bloody Summerholm
And crystal clear it was to all our Empress had come home

Chorus

Her Virtue strong and splendid, made an Empire’s life-blood beat
With fire and steel and fury, all her foes they met defeat
Until one bitter winter when at Skarsind battle found
The Young Empress had perished, lying dead on frozen ground

Chorus

Now we’re marching out from Anvil underneath a weeping sky
For Glory and for Vengeance with our banners raised up high
We’ll make them fear her memory, cast them down into the mud
For Throne and Crown and Britta, we will make them pay in blood!

Chorus

</song>

Elizabethan recorder music

2013-08-19T19:52:00Z

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File:Minuett.pdf

2013-08-19T19:50:49Z

LauraH:

Annan Water

2013-08-19T19:14:52Z

LauraH:

Trad. Tune [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joj4BqEfhis here] or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzo7fADr_50&list=PL1A0D17B0CFE7614E here]. 
A pdf of the tune and lyrics can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/4/49/Annan_Water.pdf here] but please learn the tune from the YouTube links first - the pdf is a memory aid and not note-perfect.

<song>
Oh Annan Water's wondrous deep
And my love Ann is wondrous comely
And woe that she should wet her feet
Because I love her best of any.
Go saddle for me the bonny grey mare
Go saddle her and make her ready.
For I must cross the stream tonight,
Or never more I'll see my lady.

He's ridden over field and fen.
O'er moor and moss and many's the mire,
But the spurs of steel were sore to bite.
Sparks from the mare's hoofs flew like fire.
The mare flew over moor and moss,
And when she's reached the Annan Water
She couldn't have ridden a furlong more
Had a thousand whips been laid upon her.

'''Chorus'''
And woe betide you Annan Waters
By night you are a gloomy river,
And over you I'll build a bridge
That never more true love can sever.

Oh Boatman put off your boat,
Put off your boat for gold and money.
For I must cross the stream tonight,
Or never more I'll see my lady
Oh the sides are steep, the waters deep.
From bank to brae the water's pouring
And the bonny grey mare she sweats for fear.
She stands to hear the water roaring

And he has tried to swim the stream,
And he swam on both strong and steady,
But the river was deep and strength did fail,
And never more he'll see his lady.
Oh woe betide the willow wand,
And woe betide the bush and briar,
For you broke beneath my true love's hand
When strength did fail and limbs did tire

'''Chorus'''
And woe betide you Annan Waters
By night you are a gloomy river,
And over you I'll build a bridge
That never more true love can sever.
</song>

[[Category:Dawn Music]]
[[Category:Dawn]]
[[Category:Music]]

Tanner's Hill

2013-08-19T19:11:54Z

LauraH:

[[Category:Dawn Music]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Dawn]]

Lyrics by Amelia Crowley, Music Jude Reid

The full notation for the song is below, and the same version in a different layout is available [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/f/fc/Tanner%27s_Hill.pdf here].

<song>
On a winter's evening when all were cold and still
There came a goodman walking up the road to Tanner's Hill
On a winter's evening without no wind nor rain
A man went up to Tanner's hill, a bard came down again

Once go for wisdom
Twice go for fame
But them as go to Tanner's Hill, they'll not come down the same

Mild and misty springtime when all were fine and fair
A bard climbed up to Tanner's Hill to get a breath of air
Mild and misty springtime with birdsong on the brain
A bard climbed up to Tanner's Hill - a knight went home again

When the ravens circle
When the sky's aflame
Them as go to Tanner's Hill, they'll not come down the same

Bright midsummer morning with the sun up in the sky
A knight went up to Tanner's Hill, his fortunes for to try
Bright midsummer morning with the blossom on the lane
A knight went up to Tanner's Hill and mad came down again

Some say it's the old ones
Some say it's the fey
But them as go to Tanner's Hill, they'll not come down the same

At the end of Autumn as the leaves lay dead and still
There came a madman walking up the road to Tanner's Hill
At the end of Autumn when the year were on the wane
A madman climbed to Tanner's Hill and ne'er came down again

Don't walk the road, love
Don't try the lane
Don't go up to Tanner's Hill, you'll not come down the same
</song>

[[File:Tanner1.jpg]][[File:Tanner2.jpg]]

File:Tanner's Hill.pdf

2013-08-19T19:10:58Z

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Highguard Go To War

2013-08-19T19:02:49Z

LauraH:

File:Dawnish War Song.pdf

2013-08-19T18:59:54Z

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:Annan Water.pdf

2013-08-19T18:59:16Z

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:His Banner's Not Mine.pdf

2013-08-19T18:58:25Z

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:Spinning Song.pdf

2013-08-19T18:57:41Z

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:The Ballad of Sir Alain.pdf

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:The Moon's Only Daughter.pdf

2013-08-19T18:55:46Z

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Lyrics and sheet music

File:Weaver's Curse.pdf

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File:Battle Anthem.pdf

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2013-08-19T18:51:41Z

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Harvest Time

2013-08-19T18:48:40Z

LauraH:

Lyrics by Jude, to the tune of Pull Down Lads as sung by June Tabor on her album 'Airs and Graces'.

A pdf of the lyrics and tune can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/3/3f/Harvest_Time.pdf here] with an additional verse if you choose to use it.
[[Category: Music]]
[[Category: Marches]]
[[Category: Marches Music]]

<song>
Harvest time
The corn stands tall and ready
We'll reap the grain and sow again
The seeds of what will be
You marched with Britta's army
To fight for loyalty
And while you're away, it's here I'll stay
Till you come back to me

Darkness falls
And all the land lies dreaming
The stars are bright and shine tonight
They burn as bright as day
They'll guide you on till morning
Until the east is gray
And across the land the dolmens stand
Like milestones on your way

Seasons turn
And autumn's changed to winter
And in the sky the ravens fly
Above the frozen fen
We'll stand up on the hillside
And light the wicker men
And like beacons bright they'll burn tonight
To guide you home again

</song>

File:Harvest Time.pdf

2013-08-19T18:47:59Z

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File:Here's A Health to the Company.pdf

2013-08-19T18:46:25Z

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