Holt Ironfell - Ashes & Dust (Pre-Alpha Version)

Sir Holt Ironfell, Grandmaster Bard of Poets' Circle, presents his first and proudest piece "Dance of Fawns" in honor of Lord British and Richard Garriott's spiritual successor to Ultima: "Shroud of the Avatar". 

Holt - "Dance of Fawns" (The Hidden City)

This is a demo of an idea for night music in Shroud of the Avatar. The Spoken Word at the end is based on the yet unfinished tales I've been writing about Holt & Company. The words will not appear in the final in-game version, so consider this an exclusive! :)

"We are separated and lost... there's an ocean between us, and it's made of sweet starlight and a shattered moon. I have the only memory of your eyes and your lips to guide me through the void... still I hear you, the woman you were, after all these endless years. But now I'm coming, my love... I'm coming... I will find you."

Holt Ironfell - By Shattered Moonlight (feat. Sharm)

A short parable concerning the ancient dilemma of art and money. Narrated by 3 Bards of Poets' Circle: Sharm, Lord Baldrith and Grand Duke Kailef.

Presented as a gift to his Majesty Lord British.

Lord British's Magic Coin (ft. Sharm)

Truth (music box), Love (violin), Courage (french horns).

This is the same arrangement as previous versions with drums back in -- just less of them. Some volume and panning tweaks. Trying to go easy on the EQ but might have to dive back in to master this on a few different speakers/headphones.

Holt - "Power of Virtue" (Lord British Approved)

Truth on Zither (a medieval instrument) -gradual complexity
Love on a Large Dizi (chinese silk road wind instrument)
Courage on solo Trumpet & Low Brass

The objective was to make this song less heavy than the "Power of Virtue" version, pull the reverb way back and give it a more traditional feel, while still retaining elements of epic fantasy. Female vocals are a placeholder intro/outro idea. Not necessary, but I felt it was a nice touch that further unites the songs.

Holt - "Light of Virtue" (Lord British Approved)

Primarily using the asian instruments in East West Quantum Leap Silk, and a subtle Daiko drum (also asian) which are gorgeous and add a good deal of expression to keeping this piece simple. 
 
Suggestions of further instrumentation or changes are welcome. This is the third private release of this demo.

Holt - "Love" (Feminine Version)

A haunting, ruined court of Lords and Ladies who were unwilling to sacrifice -- and paid a terrible price. Now with Richard Garriott's suggestions incorporated.

Holt - "Unwilling To Sacrifice"

This was a collab between Holt and Sharm early in Poets' Circle's history as a guild. It can be found in pre-alpha versions of the game near a certain tombstone in the vicinity of Braemar's graveyard.

Holt ft. Sharm- "By Shattered Moonlight" (SotA Easter Egg)

This is around the 4th revision or so of the virtue of "Truth" theme as a stand alone track to be played in certain zones in-game. It is composed primarily of medieval (the zither) and early-renaissance strings. An innocent music box alludes back to the original "Power of Virtue" song.

Holt - "Truth" (Lord British Approved)

Featuring Grand Duke Kailef on the snare.

This song might be heard in Brittany!

Enjoy!

Holt - "Order of the New Britannian Empire" (Lord British Approved)

A collaboration between Sharm and I that didn't end up being finished for E3. I call this one the Fortune Teller.

Holt ft. Sharm - "The Oracle" (Lord British Approved)

The virtue of  Courage theme for the major city of Resolute.

Holt - "Courage"

Lyrics: Holt Ironfell
Composer: Holt Ironfell
Vocals: Sharm

It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta,
Just like the whispers, you whispered to me,
It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta,
Just like the whispers, you whispered to me,
I got a bad mind and I got a bad heart
I fixed all the pieces that broke all apart,
I never sung songs and -I never dare
To throw all the pieces up into the air
It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta,
just like the whispers, I whispered to you,
It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta
the whispers of whispers are all I can do
I have a bad eye, I saw a bad thing
I took off my robe and I sat like a King
The silence was heavy, I made not a sound
I thought I was lost and I sought to be found,
It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta,
just like the whispers, you whispered to me
It's just about morning, everywhere, sorta
you whispered, you whispered, you whispered to me

The foolish, the wise, they die side by side,
you whispered, you whispered, you whispered to me




Holt ft. Sharm - "Just About Morning"

Version 1 of the Anti-Virtue of Courage: Cowardice

Holt - "Cowardice"

Whether a twisted knot of dark lies, or a sneaky light hearted conspiracy, Falsehood delves deep into the anti-virtue of Truth.

Holt - "Falsehood"

A long and patient journey to discover the positioning of the timeless stars.

Holt - "Immortal Starlight"

The hero sets out into the night, leaving the safety of the beam of light...

J. S. Crawley - Land Of Eternal Night (inspired by Stephen Daniele)

J. S. Crawley - A Beacon Of Hope

The hero sets out into the darkness, and the light fades...

J. S. Crawley - Path of Demons (inspired by Stephen Daniele)

J. S. Crawley - I Will Go Too

J. S. Crawley - Whiteout

Finally got some word building down in latin.

J. S. Crawley - Sanctus Deus

The Hidden Rift

J. S. Crawley - The Riftwalker

J.S. Crawley - The Necromancer's Bargain

J. S. Crawley - Oracle Of Blades

Gabriel Nightshadow joined my Patreon page so I made him an intro for his badass self.

J. S. Crawley - Gabriel Nightshadow

By Royal Warrant, 'tis the sacred duty of The Bards of Poets' Circle to nurture, protect & promote those who lend their art to the Guild & to Lord British.

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