Drake Oranwood
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The Name of the King The Name of the King
Many songs are sung in praise of kings who triumph on the field of battle and bring glory to their kingdoms. This MIGHT have been such a song...
The Bastards Tale The Bastards Tale
A tale of vengeance, from the point of view of one of Shakespeare's favorite stock villains... He goes all-in.
The Last Plantagenet The Last Plantagenet
An elegy for Richard III, last of the Plantagenet line of kings, whose history was written by the winning side.
Tam Lin of the Elves (feat. Heather Dale) Tam Lin of the Elves (feat. Heather Dale)
An original retelling of the beloved ballad "Tam Lin", brought to life with the help of the incomparable Heather Dale.
Lady of the Rose Lady of the Rose
In the Society for Creative Anachronism, a Queen who has reigned well is inducted into the Order of the Ladies of the Rose. Imagine for a moment that you had the chance to be one such Lady. What would that be like, do you suppose?...
My Thirst My Thirst
"They talk of my drinking but never my thirst." --Scottish proverb What is a drinking song without a pub full of singers to join in?
Call Me Will Call Me Will
Whose is that haunting voice, beckoning you to follow him? (What's the worst that could happen?)
The Seed The Seed
An original double sonnet about...well, it's a sonnet. What do you imagine it's about?
Can She Excuse My Wrongs Can She Excuse My Wrongs
A tool of the trade for an SCA bard is actual music from the period he or she recreates. For an Elizabethan minstrel, all roads lead to John Dowland.
Changeling Changeling
Stories are told of children stolen by the Fair Folk and replaced with a "changeling"--something that looks like the child but clearly isn't. I've wondered where such stories come from...
Mug Your Gate Mug Your Gate
An SCA bard is nothing without an audience. An SCA encampment is often wanting for entertainment and diversion. We complete each other. If only the campers knew how to hang out a "FUN WANTED HERE" shingle to draw performers in? Well, as it happens...
Hidden Gold Hidden Gold
This song was inspired by, and dedicated to, several mentors Ive had in my life in the last few years, and speaks to the challenging but valuable nature of the teacher-student relationship.
