A Bard's Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World - CD included
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.77 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1567186580 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It is functioning, when need be, as a spiritual guide. Songs include "Rhiannon of the Birds," "Caswallon's Quarry," and "The Dreams of Arianhrod." The second part of the book has over forty songs, chants, and invocations, beginning with one for each of the major festivals such as "The King Shall Return" for Imbolc and "Dark Night" for Samhain. It is more than just singing songs. It is sharing the ancient stories and helping to build the community. And it is being able to entertain with song. Love within your light, Lady of the Moon. Then there are a wide variety of tunes that share Hugin the Bard's thoughts, experiences, and ideas, such as "Knights of the Moon, "They Call Us Witches," and "Goddess Delight." For each piece of music you will find the story or explanation for it along with the lead sheet, lyric sheet, and chord chart. In order to really experience this music, every copy of this book now includes, absolutely free, a CD featuring sixteen of the songs from this book! . There are two types of songs in this book.
A Classic that should be on your shelf Kindlegirl This is a wonderful book that every pagan should have in their collection. Many wonderful songs and chants are included in this collection. I wish with all my heart that LLewellyn Publishing would re-release this.Pros: The book itself is beautiful. I love the handwritten font inside and the simple music I am a beginni. J. Thomason said Ye Olde Tyme Bard Does Good. Mainly songs from the stories contained within the Mabinogion this wonderfully strung together CD and song book takes you back to the days when The Bard was a entertainer and news bringer back in the day (which in this case means WAY back). Great for anyone interested in Welsh mythology or those who walk the path of t. A bit of a dud sadly Kindle Customer As a musician I was very interested in this publication. Sadly the music lacked variety and wasn't really worth the purchase. Wouldn't recommend it unless looking for a very very simple piece.
A book that contains as much learning as fun is a rare gem, and Hugin's book is a treasure you will certainly want to add to your collection. The included CD gives a feel for how some of the songs could be played and showcases Hugin's considerable talent, which has earned him the title of bard. These songs make an excellent accompaniment to festival celebrations, and they are a fun way to learn some of the important aspects of paganism. Hugin tells the story behind each song, followed by words and music so that playing them is as easy as picking up your guitar. Part storybook and part songbook, A Bard's Book of Pagan Songs takes you on an adventure through the Mabinogion (a collection of Welsh tales of heroism and romance), celebrates the wheel of the year, and affirms the significance of the pagan heritage. Be careful when you listen: Hugin's exuberance is contagious, and you may find yourself si
He is also a Wiccan Elder who belongs to the Morning Star Society of Native American Ceremonial Arts. . Hugin the Bard is a Musician who has performed with Pete Seeger and Country Joe McDonald