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Alberto_Magnus
Acolyte
Italy
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 Posted - 19 Jan 2025 : 07:41:30
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In my current campaing music is a central theme (both in its magical and mundane aspects). Being a musician and having one of my players who is a professional singer, I have written bard and tavern songs which the players have heard of will hear throughout the campaign.
All the songs have been written and are in the process of being arranged, then will be recorded and I will share them with all the Sages here, if you like I'd appreciate feedback/critcism.
Some are crucial to the arc and mark some dramatic turns in the story, some have a lighter tone.
The following is a spicy/bawdy ballad which in my campaign (set in 1350 DR) is spreading in Cormyr.
For now I'll just share the lyrics, when I'm satisfied with the musical arrangements I'll post the whole song with a link to the music (and, if you like, you may use them in your Realms adventures).
THE MILKMAID OF MARSEMBER*
Oh, have you heard of Marsember's pride,
The milkmaid fair with a bosom wide?
With cheeks so rosy and curls of gold,
Her charms could make the stoutest man bold.
Her buckets clink as she starts her chore,
But the lads line up outside her door.
For the cows, you see, must wait their turn,
When hearts for her do ache and burn.
Chorus:
Oh, milkmaid sweet, with a wink so sly,
Your pails runneth over, and so do the sighs.
With hands so soft and a heart so free,
Who wouldn't want a taste of thee?
By the docks of Marsember, she takes her stroll,
And sailors weep for their lost control.
"The milkmaid's here!" they shout with glee,
"For more than milk flows when she pours her tea!"
Her smile can melt the fiercest knight,
Her laugh, a lantern in the night.
She swears she’s just a humble maid,
But oh, the tales the taverns trade!
Chorus
So raise your cups to Marsember's star,
The milkmaid loved both near and far.
For though she tends the cows by day,
She keeps the lads from straying away.
Final Chorus:
Oh, milkmaid sweet, with a wink so sly,
Your pails runneth over, and so do the sighs.
With hands so soft and a heart so free,
Long may we sing of her, with glee!
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*IRL credits: Lyrics and music by Alberto Brandi
*In-game: Written and performed by Sheyloon and the Celestial Chords (an itinerant minstrel ensemble from Sembia, currently touring Cormyr)
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Edited by - Alberto_Magnus on 19 Jan 2025 07:42:21
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Delnyn
Master of Realmslore
USA
1000 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2025 : 15:28:05
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| I eagerly await the musical arrangement that will go with these lyrics. |
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Alberto_Magnus
Acolyte
Italy
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Posted - 19 Jan 2025 : 15:41:47
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Originally posted by Delnyn
I eagerly await the musical arrangement that will go with these lyrics.
Thank you! I only have a raw demo right now but as soon as it is ready I'll post it  |
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Alberto_Magnus
Acolyte
Italy
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Posted - 20 Jan 2025 : 05:48:36
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Here is another "bawdy/spicy" song (my players love them, it adds to immersion while playing).
This was especially fun to write as it is a "reconstruction".
I got inspired by the novel "Crypt of the Moaning Diamond" by Rosemary Jones, where just two lines of this song were mentioned... this sparked my imagination and I "completed" the song.
The title is as mentioned in the novel.
I'm Quite the Red-Roof Girl
I'm quite the red-roof girl, in fact, all the warriors declare,
"There’s a twinkle in her eye, and a bounce in her stride,
And a way with her flowing red hair!"
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Chorus
Oh, the red-roof girls of Procampur,
With laughter and tales to unfurl!
Come lay down your sword and share in reward,
With a kiss from a red-roof girl!
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Once the men lived for my sighs, but now they want a peek of my thighs,
They say my sweet charms, and my warm open arms,
Can make all their journeys worthwhile!
Chorus
The tales of the road, the loot, and the gold, they’ll share when they’ve downed enough ale,
But once they are fed, they’ll flock to my bed,
And boast of their deeds with a wail!
Chorus
(Bridge)
In the shadows of dusk, their hearts fill with lust,
For a smile and a dance with delight.
But beware what you say, for this girl has her way,
With a dagger well hidden in sight!
Final Chorus
Oh, the red-roof girls of Procampur,
With laughter and tales to unfurl!
Come lay down your sword and share in reward,
With a kiss from a red-roof girl!
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Zeromaru X
Great Reader
Colombia
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Posted - 21 Jan 2025 : 00:49:20
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| Hey, thanks for sharing. This is an awesome idea. In my games, I like the idea of having the bard singing made up songs, but I'm bad at music and usually I just steal Skyrim songs, lol. |
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