Middle Earth Bragging, Greatest Women Composers in History w/ Apryl Knight #287

Have you ever read Lord of the Rings and noticed that each time the hobbits meet a new race along the road, it’s the OLDEST RACE EVER?! I wrote a song about that bragging.

There are a lot of famous male composers in history. Apryl Knight will introduce you to some of the incredible female composers that you may not have heard of.

This is Pub Songs & Stories #287

0:21 - Marc Gunn “The Lady of Setliff Manor” from Soul of Harper

2:41 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.

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5:46 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

That is usually how it rolls. But at the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

6:12 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20

Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.

I don’t just make the podcast, I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.

6:34 - Emma Langford "Sailor's Wife" from Sowing Acorns

• From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #656: Plant Your Boots for Freedom

9:32 - THE STORY OF MIDDLE EARTH BRAGGING SONG

• Original name “Never Give Up the Mountain”
• Wrote while visiting my mom and reading Lord of the Rings in Italy

Middle Earth Bragging Song

lyrics and music by Marc Gunn January 27, 2003

We're the Race of Men
Conquer valleys and glens
We build huge towers in the sky
We're strong and we're bold,
Though it be or it be cold
We'll fight everyone till we die

Oh, we'll never give up the mountain
As long as hope remains
And you will never see
A race as important as we…

We’re the race of Dwarves
In dark caverns we forge
And shape the ore that we mine
We're stout with beards
But give us a beer,
And we'll drink to the gold that we find

Oh, we'll never give up the mountain
As long as there's money to be made
And you will never see
A race as important as we…

We're the race of Elves
In forests we dwell
At one with earth and the sky
We're the r