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Urizen has music. At the moment there's a note about art in the culture section that might be relevant or offer some inspiration.
Urizen has music. At the moment there's a note about art in the culture section that might be relevant or offer some inspiration.


<quote>Artistic Urizen love poetry, but their work tends to follow strict structural rules. Urizen poets are expected to be technically excellent, and are applauded for their clever use of structure and meter. They also value sculpture and painting, again preferring a technically pleasing piece that appeals to the reason and is aesthetically pleasing.
<block>Artistic Urizen love poetry, but their work tends to follow strict structural rules. Urizen poets are expected to be technically excellent, and are applauded for their clever use of structure and meter. They also value sculpture and painting, again preferring a technically pleasing piece that appeals to the reason and is aesthetically pleasing.


The only art form they are a little suspicious of is theatre – there is something unsettlingly and deceptive about the business of pretending to be someone else portraying false emotions. Urizen theatrical events tend more towards political or philosophical dialogues than entertainment as such, but a small number of Urizen have begun to embrace the theatrical traditions of the other Nations and are exploring ways to develop their own Urizen style. </quote>
The only art form they are a little suspicious of is theatre – there is something unsettlingly and deceptive about the business of pretending to be someone else portraying false emotions. Urizen theatrical events tend more towards political or philosophical dialogues than entertainment as such, but a small number of Urizen have begun to embrace the theatrical traditions of the other Nations and are exploring ways to develop their own Urizen style. </block>


==The Music of Urizen==
==The Music of Urizen==

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Urizen has music. At the moment there's a note about art in the culture section that might be relevant or offer some inspiration.

<block>Artistic Urizen love poetry, but their work tends to follow strict structural rules. Urizen poets are expected to be technically excellent, and are applauded for their clever use of structure and meter. They also value sculpture and painting, again preferring a technically pleasing piece that appeals to the reason and is aesthetically pleasing.

The only art form they are a little suspicious of is theatre – there is something unsettlingly and deceptive about the business of pretending to be someone else portraying false emotions. Urizen theatrical events tend more towards political or philosophical dialogues than entertainment as such, but a small number of Urizen have begun to embrace the theatrical traditions of the other Nations and are exploring ways to develop their own Urizen style. </block>

The Music of Urizen

Style summary

Commonly known songs

Pick a few examples from the list below to specifically promote as well-known within that nation. Provide lyrics and score/chords. Preferably in a range of difficulties.

A musical tradition

Suggest how the music fits into the cultural behaviour in general (e.g. battle hakas, wassails).

One for the kids

Further examples

More examples for keen bards.

Songs

  • some songs

Instrumentation

Other performance traditions

How to adapt your repertoire

Our sources

Credits, links to artists, further material etc.