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BARDS OF DESTINY · THE DESTINY CYCLE
A Bard's Plea
The lyrical heart of Book 1 of The Destiny Cycle, expressing Breanna's bond with Erin.
About the music
Listen to A Bard's Plea by Bards of Destiny, the Blades of Destiny song calling for Erin's next hero in James Raquepau's epic Gaelic fantasy.
In "A Bard's Plea", Claire leads with the vocals. Cilla finished the composition as we evolved the lyrics and I learned how to ensure words rhyme from line to line (I tell stories, not write songs). Then we adjusted the pace of the melody to make it easier to sing. Claire's first comment was, "I'm trying to figure out how to breathe while singing!" Cilla slowed things down and here we have it! A great result, thanks to my two new honorary Gaelic Bards, Claire Odlum (aka ODi) and Muse Cilla!
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In times gone by our clans did battle
To the sounds of fear and the drummers rattle
When Mystical Maeve, she fought Cú Chulainn
And Rory the Red, he reigned our land
Heroes they were and legends they made
But kings forget and legends fade
Our kingdoms bicker, our bright lights dim
Our people’s fate is a fickle whim
Erin’s hero is needed once more
To rally her people
As in times before
To lead to victory
And see our land restored
To be the voice of those ignored
They ride horses through winds and hail
Crossed wide rivers where fairies wail
Some had pikes, swords, and spears
While others used their wits and jeers
Seeds were sown and stories told
Of spirits in forests and legends of old
Young blood runs deep and old hearts beat
Which one will win and take their seat
Erin’s hero isneeded once more
To rally her people
As in times before
To lead to victory
And see our land restored
To be the voice of those ignored
Erin’s hero isneeded once more
For our Heart to choose as before
A hero born brave, unswayed by the waves
Fierce and bold, forever to hold
Watch the music and discover the novels that inspired it.