Sundown : whispers of Ragnarok /

Music from a filk dramatic retelling of the legends of the Norse Gods in the form of an a cappella song cycle. Twelve songs narrate the history of the cosmos, according to Viking legend, from the creation of the Nine Worlds to Ragnarok and the new world beyond, focusing on the the death of Baldur, a...

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Main Author: Palmer, Ada (Composer, Lyricist, Performer)
Corporate Author: Sassafrass (Vocal group) (Performer)
Format: CD Audio
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Audio Collection, [2015]
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Summary:Music from a filk dramatic retelling of the legends of the Norse Gods in the form of an a cappella song cycle. Twelve songs narrate the history of the cosmos, according to Viking legend, from the creation of the Nine Worlds to Ragnarok and the new world beyond, focusing on the the death of Baldur, and the strife between Odin and his blood-brother Loki. The songs are based on medieval Icelandic sources, including the Eddas and Viking traditions, and combine a folk style with medieval modes, complex close harmony, and multiple sets of competing lyrics.
Item Description:The Cushing Library/Science Fiction copy forms part of the Filk Collection.
Music and Lyrics by Ada Palmer.
Accompanying booklet (24 pages) includes lyrics and photographs of the musical play.
Physical Description:1 audio disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.