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Tale of Bard Cargatheon
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Tale of cruelty and savagery in the life of a Buccaneer.
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Finger style and Acoustic Progressive guitar, flute, synth and Mellotron.
Welcome to the music of Carlo D'Anna's Ridiculous Dream music. Also known as "Dream Warrior" in some circles. Influences and music styles ranging from basic to progressive rock, with definite Retro seventies sound. If you enjoy the sound of Moody Blues, George Harrison, Genesis, Dead Can Dance, and others of the same style, more or less, you will probably like this music. I use quite a bit of Mellotron and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as well.
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #51
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Carlo D'Anna
Uploaded
June 24, 2011
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MP3 7.4 MB • 256 kbps • 4:02
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A ship of Iron Fantasy, I bid thee not to tell That any blokes who cross her path, we blowed them straight to hell. And tho the hardships plenty as we traipse across the seas. I’d never trade another life with fellows such as these. My name is Bard Cargatheon and my tale is full of woe, As I started as a child with nowhere good to go. And so my Paps, deep in his cups, as cruel as he could be, sold me to a Trader ship for a paltry fee. I started as a cabin boy, and I worked for crusts and scraps, And moved my way to able hand, I’m brilliant so perhaps. ‘till a thieving ship upon us took me hostage, and I knew A better life as Pirate mate, so I joined the filthy crew. One day a barge of Red Coats, cruising for a fight, Skimmed down across the Northern Seas and in a waning light, Crossed our bow with cannon blast, killed quarter of our host, But in the morn’the burning barge was sunk, the red coats turned to toast. I’ve never had a proper room, nor a bed to call my name. All of ye land lubbers p’haps say my paps to blame. But I find this life does me well, and I ne’r have regrets, For being a thieving Pirate, with my bristles and my threats
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ALEXIS PATRICK
May 31, 2012
Excellent work. Beautiful lyrics and vocals.It has so much meaning. Fantastic music, too.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Aug 05, 2011
A tale from the ocean and a well song tale at that me hearty !
Evan Paul
Jul 05, 2011
I especially like the story line of this song, it's great, and the little breaks in between some verses with the flute, just beautiful.
Astronomusic
Jul 02, 2011
Excellent work !!! Z&A
Roger John
Jun 30, 2011
Carlo pretty well maybe excellent. Has that old tradition of the story - sea scape story. The music fits it perfectly, the voacls and story added like that. Just perfect. You could have sung this song in 1720 1620 1520 or 2020.
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Jun 29, 2011
This is outstanding, Carlo. Your voice and lyrics truly bring this tale into reality...and the listener is there, with you and your emotional instrumentation, for the historic song story. Thank you for this musical journey on the CBC Pirates/Sea Song Challenge, and for the dl to our JBBQ music player of new songs.
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Jun 29, 2011
Great lyrics, singing, guitars acoustic bass, accordian. Builts a historical scene. Love it!
Michael R7 GT
Jun 27, 2011
Fabulous Carlo! Fabulous! Stunning musicianship my friend! Hats off!! First class mix too!
Ken Sacco
Jun 27, 2011
Great job-great story loved the music!!
littlegreenman
Jun 27, 2011
A great story Carlo, sung as only you can :) Love the sway of the arrangement, and that flute is sweet.
DEADWATER MONK
Jun 26, 2011
Extremely good songwriting/lyrics.....really really good solid story line,sung with just the right emotion and melody to carry the words past the sounds they make The pan flute is wonderful and everything works together to enhance the story.................Awesome!
Rodrica Rudge
Jun 26, 2011
As a Brit from an island and seafaring nation I can relate to the vibe/atmosphere of this song very much. Superb historical elements, the story telling is first class and the wonderful production and arrangement are icing on the cake.
Joe Hill
Jun 26, 2011
You did a great job on this song. It sounds like seafaring music and your vocals are right on.
The Smivets
Jun 26, 2011
Top piece of songwriting here Carlo - fantastic production too. Love the way you mix up different percussion and keyboard sounds with the guitars and flute to produce an original sound. Superb vocal and lyric. Atmospheric and classic.
VMP (USA)
Jun 25, 2011
A classic gem that oozes the sea. The tragic story draws the listener in completely. Great lyrics (strong enough to thrive in poetry form), stellar character vocal work, so damn good. Spot on musicianship, historically accurate feel of the era. Amazing percussion too. This one really stands out, awesome!
Carlos Carranza
Jun 25, 2011
Explendid work and lyrics!!!!!!!!!
Michael Bennett
Jun 25, 2011
Your vocals are shining on this one my friend! The music fits so well, but your lyrics and vocals are the frosting on the cake!