A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
A book that contains as much learning as fun is a rare gem, and Hugin’s book is a treasure you will certainly want to add to your collection. Part storybook and part songbook, A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs takes you on an adventure through the Mabinogion (a collection of Welsh tales of heroism and romance), celebrates the wheel of the year, and affirms the significance of the pagan heritage. These songs make an excellent accompaniment to festival celebrations, and they are a fun way to learn some of the important aspects of paganism. Hugin tells the story behind each song, followed by words and music so that playing them is as easy as picking up your guitar. The included CD gives a feel for how some of the songs could be played and showcases
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Review by Cornelia Van Aken for A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
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Ok, it’s my fault. I didn’t look at the back cover before buying. I trusted the title and other reviews. However, if your idea of bard/pagan is Pete Seeger and Country Joe McDonald, then this is the book for you. It’s 60’s Smothers Brothers/Clancy Brothers stuff – fine, except that’s not what I was expecting. And, it’s been done a million times before…hmmm…is this why this book is out of print? (And gee, couldn’t they have at least performed a couple tunes in a different key?)
Review by H. Stanton for A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
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This is a wonderful book! You learn so much, not to mention its fun! My only critism is the font “A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World” was printed in, its kinda hard to read. Makes your eyes hurt after a bit. But, other than that, I had no problems whatsoever with this book. I reccommend it to all pagans and anyone who wants to learn more about Celtic paganism’s history.
Review by John E. Lachett for A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
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This is definitely a “topic specific” book, but if it’s the topic you’re looking for then you’re in for a treat. The author proceeds each musical score with a brief story about which the song is based. It’s not cluttered with a lot of personal yarns. Very enjoyable. The CD is a great bonus!
Review by laurel for A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
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It was wonderful to hear the tales structured and set to music much like stories must have been presented in pre-literate times. The music even sounds like the old folk-song modes. Good CD to play while feasting after ritual and then good songs to play while the mead and ale are passed!
Review by granolamom@wildmail.com for A Bard’s Book of Pagan Songs: Stories and Music from the Celtic World – CD included
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The book and the CD are both so colorful in word and song that you can’t help but enjoy it. I love the stories that come before the written music, I love the written music, and I loved the CD. Believe me, the songs are contagious! I definitely didn’t think I would enjoy it this much, but I did.