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Music is muched loved throughout Britannia. Those wealthy enough often own a harpsichord, and the better pubs employ good lute playing minstrels to entertain their patrons. Without question the best known name in folkmusic is that of Iolo FitzOwen. 'Stones', a ballad about the mystic shrines, has long been popular among bards and the commonfolk. It is known to be a favorite of Hits Majesty, Lord British, as well. FitzOwen's masterwork, with lyrics by his wife Gwenllian Gwalch'gaeaf, is a sample of fine music. Requires QuickTime for the music. |
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In ganz Britannia wird die Musik sehr geliebt. Diejenigen, die wohlhabend genug sind, sind oft im Besitz einer Harfe. Die besseren Pubs beschäftigen zur Unterhaltung ihrer Gäste Minnesänger, die sehr gut Laute spielen können. Ohne jeden Zweifel ist Iolo FitzOwen der bekannteste Name in der volkstümlichen Musik. 'Stones', eine Ballade über die mystischen Schreine, ist eines der verbreitetsten Stücke unter den Barden und sehr beliebt beim gewöhnlichen Volk. Es ist bekannt, daß es sogar eines der Lieblingsstücke des Königs Lord British ist. FitzOwens Meisterstück, versehen mit dem Text seiner Frau Gwenllian Gwalch'gaeaf, ist ein hervorragendes Beispiel guter Musik. Erfordert QuickTime für die Musik. |
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| Long ago run the sun on a folk who had a dream |
| And the heart and the will and the power: |
| They moved earth; they carved stone; moulded hill and channeled stream |
| That we might stand on the wide plains of Wiltshire. |
| Now men asked who they were, how they built and wonder why |
| That they wrought standing stones of such size. |
| What was done 'neath our shade? What was pray'ed 'neath our skies |
| As we stood on wyrd plains of Wiltshire. |
| Oh what secrets we could tell if you'd listen and be still. |
| Rid the stink and noise from our skirts. |
| But you haven't got the clue and perhaps you never will. |
| Mute we stand on the cold plains of Wiltshire. |
| Still we loom in the mists as the ages roll away |
| And we say of our folk, "They are here!" |
| That they built us and they died and you'll not be knowing why |
| Save we stand on the bare plains of Wiltshire. |
| Quelle/Source: The Book of Lore aus Ultima V - Warriors of Destiny (c) 1988 by Origin |
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