In Dàn Cycle Books, Druids play an important role as characters. Bards are the history keepers, storytellers, and master musicians of the Aos Dána. My two honorary Gaelic Bards are Claire Odlum and Emy Smith! They created the music for Blades of Destiny and Stone of Destiny.

A Bard's Plea - Song Notes
In A Bard's Plea, Claire leads with the vocals. Emy Smith 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!" Emy slowed things down and here we have it! A great result, thanks to my two new honorary Gaelic Bards, Claire Odlum and Emy Smith! Dagda, Tuatha God known as All-Father and Erin's Chief Bard, would be proud of you both!

‍Erin's Hero Rising - Song Notes
In this song, Emy leads with the vocals. This composition is more epic since the song is performed for the first time at a Gaelic Céilí in the book, with more musicians on the stage. It is an outstanding effort thanks to my two Gaelic Bards!

The lyrics and YouTube links are on this page: https://www.destinycycle.com/destiny-cycle-music

I hope you like these songs!

Best - James