Highguard music
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' | Highguard's music draws its inspiration from Western church music, plainsong and shapenote music. Of these, the last probably best exemplifies the musical style - Highguard music is loud, robust and enthusiastic, and accessible to all levels of talent. They enjoy rich harmonies and proudly devotional texts, although amongst themselves occasionally a wicked sense of humour emerges in some soldiers' songs, as well as some surprisingly tender lullabies. | ||
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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. At least in this context they 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. Generally there are enough gifted singers scattered through the army to lead the singing. | |||
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Revision as of 16:10, 22 July 2012
The Music of Highguard
Style summary
Highguard's music draws its inspiration from Western church music, plainsong and shapenote music. Of these, the last probably best exemplifies the musical style - Highguard music is loud, robust and enthusiastic, and accessible to all levels of talent. They enjoy rich harmonies and proudly devotional texts, although amongst themselves occasionally a wicked sense of humour emerges in some soldiers' songs, as well as some surprisingly tender lullabies.
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
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. At least in this context they 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. Generally there are enough gifted singers scattered through the army to lead the singing.
One for the kids
Further examples
More examples for keen bards.
Songs
- Virtues Anthem
- Naughty Pilgrim Song, an alternative to all the serious songs sung in Highguard!
- The Navigators
- Hymn to Vigilance
Instrumentation
Other performance traditions
How to adapt your repertoire
Suggestions of how someone could talk an existing song and make it fit the nation's style.
Our sources
Credits, links to artists, further material etc.