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Commonly known songs or chants

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	* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words		* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words
	* An Orcish marching chant. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rt63e2g9soxgk2e/Orc%20March%21.wma		* An Orcish marching chant. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rt63e2g9soxgk2e/Orc%20March%21.wma
	* A song about the habits of Orcs. (based on the lyrics of Stan Nichols) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ftfui32zsk7lyoa/Rant%20and%20Roar.mp3		* A song about the habits of Orcs. (based on the lyrics of Stan Nichols) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ftfui32zsk7lyoa/Rant%20and%20Roar.mp3
	* [[Blood and Bone]] - a soldierly song about the Imperial orcish way of life		* [[Blood and Bone]] - a soldierly song about the Imperial orcish way of life
	* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion		* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion
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	* [[Close Every Door]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old		* [[Close Every Door]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old
	* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka		* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka
	* [[Rise up, and come with me]]		* [[Rise up, and come with me]] - a song about the Pride of the Imperial Orcs

	====Other songs====		====Other songs====

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	Songs of ‘Worth’ - The Orcish culture of recalling the history of objects and investing them with worth, alongside the worship of, and connection to, the ancestors, has led to many stories and songs being composed that are handed down from singer to singer or from Shaman to Shaman. Some are told as epic tales and sagas, and some are made into simple songs. The recent exposure to many of the Empire’s cultures has brought many musical influences into the orc encampment and songs can be done in many styles, although they still have an orcish feel of chants and repetition to them, and instrumentation is often simplified to percussion, drones and layers of voices.		Songs of ‘Worth’ - The Orcish culture of recalling the history of objects and investing them with worth, alongside the worship of, and connection to, the ancestors, has led to many stories and songs being composed that are handed down from singer to singer or from Shaman to Shaman. Some are told as epic tales and sagas, and some are made into simple songs. The recent exposure to many of the Empire’s cultures has brought many musical influences into the orc encampment and songs can be done in many styles, although they still have an orcish feel of chants and repetition to them, and instrumentation is often simplified to percussion, drones and layers of voices.

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	===Commonly known songs or chants===		===Commonly known songs or chants===

	* [[Blood and Bone, Steel and Stone]] - very easy chant, good for improvising		* [[Blood and Bone, Steel and Stone]] - very easy chant, good for improvising
	* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words		* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words
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	* [[Close Every Door]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old		* [[Close Every Door]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old
	* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka		* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka
			* [[Rise up, and come with me]]

	====Other songs====		====Other songs====
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	====Other performance traditions====		====Other performance traditions====

	Tales of how 'objects of worth' have gained their value are popular. For example a banner that has been carried through several campaigns would have the battles that it was carried in told as a long story. It may mention the chiefs that fought under it, and warriors who performed great acts of courage or sacrifice. This could be told as a saga with some sections sung or chanted, and be accompanied by a drumbeat or clapping to help get the audience involved.		Tales of how 'objects of worth' have gained their value are popular. For example a banner that has been carried through several campaigns would have the battles that it was carried in told as a long story. It may mention the chiefs that fought under it, and warriors who performed great acts of courage or sacrifice. This could be told as a saga with some sections sung or chanted, and be accompanied by a drumbeat or clapping to help get the audience involved.

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	It is important that music for the Orcs has the correct 'feel'. It should not be too folky or modern in feel. If you want to adapt a song that you know, try performing it with just drums or unaccompanied.		It is important that music for the Orcs has the correct 'feel'. It should not be too folky or modern in feel. If you want to adapt a song that you know, try performing it with just drums or unaccompanied.

	There could also be a simple chorus to allow others to join in with or another vocal line. Try to add underlying bass lines or simple chants to run under the verses or choruses. Layered vocals make an excellent effect.		There could also be a simple chorus to allow others to join in with or another vocal line. Try to add underlying bass lines or simple chants to run under the verses or choruses. Layered vocals make an excellent effect.

	~~===Our sources===~~

	[[Category:Imperial Orc Music]]		[[Category:Imperial Orc Music]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]
	{{Imperial Orcs Links}}		{{Imperial Orcs Links}}

Hailmur at 23:48, 12 January 2024

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Rafferty at 16:04, 19 February 2020

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	~~[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]~~
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]
	{{Imperial Orc Links}}		{{Imperial Orc Links}}

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Dre at 12:05, 13 July 2018

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	* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka		* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka

	====~~Instrumentation and tunes~~====		====Other songs====
			*[[Falcon Wings]] - A song commissioned by the former senator for Skarsind, upon the bequeathing of that territory to the Imperial Orcs, combining Winterfolk and Imperial Orc musical traditions.

			===Instrumentation and tunes===

	Use drums and Bodhrans for percussion.		Use drums and Bodhrans for percussion. <br>

	Use of simple chords or even drones.		Use of simple chords or even drones.

Dre: /* Commonly known songs or chants */

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	* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion		* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion
	* [[Fear and Panic]] - slow war song, a rhythmic beat with repeating verses		* [[Fear and Panic]] - slow war song, a rhythmic beat with repeating verses
	* [[~~Mines of Old~~]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old		* [[Close Every Door]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old
			* [[Mines of Old]] - the tale of an orc from the days of mining in Varushka

	====Instrumentation and tunes====		====Instrumentation and tunes====

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	* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion		* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion
	* [[Fear and Panic]] - slow war song, a rhythmic beat with repeating verses		* [[Fear and Panic]] - slow war song, a rhythmic beat with repeating verses
	* [[Mines of Old]] - the ~~story~~ of ~~an orc named Morg'ur in~~ the old ~~days of slavery in the mines~~		* [[Mines of Old]] - a song for when the mood is too cheerful, about the death and hopelessness of the slaves of old

	====Instrumentation and tunes====		====Instrumentation and tunes====

Dre: /* Commonly known songs or chants */

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	===Commonly known songs or chants===		===Commonly known songs or chants===

	* [[Blood and Bone]] - very easy chant, good for improvising		* [[Blood and Bone, Steel and Stone]] - very easy chant, good for improvising
	* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words		* [[Erthe Upon Erthe]] - a rhythmic chant or song with difficult early English words
	* An Orcish marching chant. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rt63e2g9soxgk2e/Orc%20March%21.wma		* An Orcish marching chant. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rt63e2g9soxgk2e/Orc%20March%21.wma
	* A song about the habits of Orcs. (based on the lyrics of Stan Nichols) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ftfui32zsk7lyoa/Rant%20and%20Roar.mp3		* A song about the habits of Orcs. (based on the lyrics of Stan Nichols) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ftfui32zsk7lyoa/Rant%20and%20Roar.mp3
			* [[Blood and Bone]] - a soldierly song about the Imperial orcish way of life
			* [[Brave Soldier Bold]] - a dour song, reflecting on life and death in the Legion
			* [[Fear and Panic]] - slow war song, a rhythmic beat with repeating verses
			* [[Mines of Old]] - the story of an orc named Morg'ur in the old days of slavery in the mines

	====Instrumentation and tunes====		====Instrumentation and tunes====

Rafferty at 16:18, 13 March 2018

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	==The Music of Imperial Orcs==		==The Music of Imperial Orcs==

	===Style summary===		===Style summary===
	Taiko drumming, repetitive chants, early English songs as sources.		Taiko drumming, repetitive chants, early English songs as sources.

	Born from the armies of Thrace and the freed slaves of the Empire, the Imperial Orcs have settled		Born from the armies of Thrace and the freed slaves of the Empire, the Imperial Orcs have settled near the City of Anvil and created many family groups and Several Legions. Having lived for many generations as slaves, there is little that remains of any tribal history or culture. Consequently, the music of the Orcs is derivative of many influences. Also, Orcs lived in many parts of the Empire, where snatches of songs were overheard and adapted.
	near the City of Anvil and created many family groups and Several Legions. Having lived for many
	generations as slaves, there is little that remains of any tribal history or culture. Consequently, the
	music of the Orcs is derivative of many influences. Also, Orcs lived in many parts of the Empire,
	where snatches of songs were overheard and adapted.

	Slave songs - These were composed in many mines and sung to simple beats played on improvised		Slave songs - These were composed in many mines and sung to simple beats played on improvised percussion instruments, these are often sombre laments for lost freedom and tales of a terrible life in slavery.
	percussion instruments, these are often sombre laments for lost freedom and tales of a terrible life
	in slavery.

	War songs - Composed by the legions during and after the rebellion. These are songs of great		War songs - Composed by the legions during and after the rebellion. These are songs of great deeds, the joy of battle and the comradeship of arms. Played with drums and often consisting of rhythmic chants. Also marching songs for those long days on the way to war.
	deeds, the joy of battle and the comradeship of arms. Played with drums and often consisting of
	rhythmic chants. Also marching songs for those long days on the way to war.

	Songs of ‘Worth’ - The Orcish culture of recalling the history of objects and investing them with		Songs of ‘Worth’ - The Orcish culture of recalling the history of objects and investing them with worth, alongside the worship of, and connection to, the ancestors, has led to many stories and songs being composed that are handed down from singer to singer or from Shaman to Shaman. Some are told as epic tales and sagas, and some are made into simple songs. The recent exposure to many of the Empire’s cultures has brought many musical influences into the orc encampment and songs can be done in many styles, although they still have an orcish feel of chants and repetition to them, and instrumentation is often simplified to percussion, drones and layers of voices.
	worth, alongside the worship of, and connection to, the ancestors, has led to many stories and
	songs being composed that are handed down from singer to singer or from Shaman to Shaman.
	Some are told as epic tales and sagas, and some are made into simple songs. The recent exposure
	to many of the Empire’s cultures has brought many musical influences into the orc encampment and
	songs can be done in many styles, although they still have an orcish feel of chants and repetition to
	them, and instrumentation is often simplified to percussion, drones and layers of voices.

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	[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]		[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]
			{{Imperial Orc Links}}