Duil Music

Duilintinn loves music, especially songs that can be sung in large groups and easily picked up by anyone, regardless of musical talent.

King Sean himself is known for encouraging the art of singing and songwriting. He has participated in musical performances in the past, including those of “All the Way” and “What is My Life.”

## Instruments

Duilintinn has a fairly standard array of medieval instruments, including strings, flutes, and drums. Bells are also often used as a form of percussion. Strings are played both bowed and plucked, and are arguably the most commonly seen instrument in the region. Drums are known to be a particular favorite of King Sean.

## Specific Songs

Several songs have been canonized as part of the Watch AU. These fall under two categories: Original Songs (written specifically for the AU) or JSE-Related Songs (songs that are associated with Jacksepticeye and have been adapted for the context of the AU.

### Original Songs:

* Gone are the Lords - A song commemorating the Overnight Defense and Missing Lords
* Hope for Tomorrow - Duilintinn’s unofficial anthem

### JSE Related Songs:

* All the Way - A tavern song!
* What is My Life - An inspiration song, often sung in hard times.
* Ocean Man - A song that was written by the Ocean Men guild about Ocean Man, a benevolent member of the Fae who dwells in Duilintinn’s waters.

### Potential Songs

These are JSE-Related songs that have yet to be adapted to the AU officially, but will hopefully eventually be included canonically in some form.

* Dude’s a Beast
* Come Closer

## Original Songs

### Gone are the Lords

Written in early 1604, this song remembers the events of the Overnight Defense and mourns the absence of the Noble Lords in Duilintinn's time of need. It ends with a message of hope, that Duilintinn's people will continue on without their leaders, just as they survived the Battle for Cordoire alone. The simple, repetitive melody of the verses and chorus make this song easy to learn and arrange for any type of performance.

#### Audio:

> *"Gone are the Lords"* Original Draft, sung by tumblr user @thewatchau
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> *"Gone are the Lords"* sung by tumblr user @delphicvoiceaddragh
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#### Lyrics:

> *Where are the lords when daylight wanes*
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> *And the moon is black and cold*
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> *Where are their voices when evil reigns*
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> *And fear comes for the bold*
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> *Gone is the light of heroes’ tales*
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> *A year of hope for naught*
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> *Gone is the skill the doctor hails*
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> *Dark strings of magic haunt*
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> *Where are the lords when daylight wanes*
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> *And the moon is black and cold*
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> *Where are their voices when evil reigns*
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> *And fear comes for the bold*
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> *Gone is the bite of mage’s wit*
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> *Unseen since darkness spread*
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> *Gone is the pa whom arrow hit*
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> *Dreams fall from hope to dread*
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> *Where are the lords when daylight wanes*
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> *And the moon is black and cold*
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> *Where are their voices when evil reigns*
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> *And fear comes for the bold*
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> *Gone is the laugh of silent hands*
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> *Suspicion stalks the pure*
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> *Gone are our lords who left their lands*
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> *Yet o'er night we endure*
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### Hope for Tomorrow

Duilntinn's unofficial anthem, this song often begins spontaneously by a single singer, with others joining in as the song continues into the triumphant conclusion. Coordinated performances are sometimes led by a soloist- who encourages the crowd to sing after a certain verse- or sung in unison. Fancy arrangements commonly feature complex harmonies and multiple soloists.

#### Audio:

> *"Hope For Tomorrow"* Original Draft, sung by tumblr user @thewatchau
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> *"Hope For Tomorrow"* sung by tumblr user @delphicvoiceaddragh
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#### Lyrics:

> *One day,*
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> *Once more*
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> *Sun will rise o’er*
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> *One land*
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> *And we’ll raise*
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> *Our swords*
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> *To defend*
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> *The hope that*
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> *We have won*
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> *For our pasts*
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> *For our lives*
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> *For the future*
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> *Of the ones*
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> *Who’ll carry on*
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> *So rise above*
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> *Your head held high*
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> *Rise into*
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> *The morning light*
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> *Fight for what*
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> *Our past has won*
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> *A hope for tomorrow*
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> *Our hope for tomorrow*
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## JSE-Related Songs

### All The Way

A popular drinking song, "*All the Way"* commemorates the joyful camaraderie that Duilintinn's culture thrives upon, while also remembering those who sacrificed their lives in its founding. With a chorus that's easy to sing and remember for even the rowdiest, clumsiest drunks and often pierced with whoops and cheers, it's common to find a tavern full of folks just singing the chorus and bridge over and over again.

#### Audio:

> Ambient soundscape of a tavern singing "All The Way" by tumblr user @thewatchau
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#### Arrangement:

**Part I: “My name is \_\_\_\_”**

Someone starts up the song by stepping to their feet and singing “My name is Y/N.” This prompts others in the tavern to step up too and sing “My name is Y/N.” Usually multiple people sing over each other, but no one minds. This happens at an increasing speed until…

**Part II: “All the way… I believe in you”**

This bit is sung in unison by the whole crowd. If a local bard is nearby, they might accompany them, but it is often A Capella. Often people will clap to the beat.

**Part III: “I believe - I believe! - … all the way to victory”**

This part is call and response! Half of the room goes “I believe” and the other half echoes it. Everyone sings the next line in unison. The “I believe” call and response is repeated, and then the rest of this section is in unison.

**Part IV: All the Way! (Chorus)**

This is another call and response, with the groups going back and forth singing “All the Way.” Much like “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer” is sung, there are popular interjections between these lines that some people may or may nor pipe up with as its being sung. The “ahhhhhh” bit is a mixture between cheers, Skyrim-theme-chanting, yells, battle shouts, and actual attempts at singing. Everyone slams down a drink after this line.

**Repeat I-IV again with new words, along with some new optional interjections**

**Part V: Potato Man**

This bit is more of a chant than a song. Everyone is clapping to the beat as a few energetic folks dance around singing this big. Listen to the “green dragon drinking song” sung by the hobbits in the Lord of the Rings films and you’ll get the idea. The ending bit with “he got shot” is another rudolf-esque interjection, with quick exclamations just behind the tune.

**Repeat IV (Chorus) on loop until everyone gets bored!**

### What is My Life

An inspirational song sung on the eve of battle, often completely spontaneously. Usually, one brave soul will begin singing, then others will hear them and join in. The tone is reminiscent of “The Dawn will Come” from Dragon Age Inquisition, with arrangement and build-up similar to Peter Hollens’s cover of “From Now On.”

#### Arrangement:

**Part I: “Bouncing… hello hello”**

Solo or unison group. Either one person starts singing or a group sings in a low crescendo.

**Part II: “You’re so light… of stone”**

One singer (or, in a large choir, a small group of unison singers) takes each line. The idea is that the song is being passed through the group. If the song began spontaneously, a few brave folks will usually pipe up to sing a line (some have favorite lines that they’ll always chime in for). In a performance arrangement, these will usually be assigned beforehand.

**Part III: “What is my life… fool me twice”**

 The entire group (or a large group of attentive listeners, if spontaneous) will sing this bit together, but with a very quiet and calm undercurrent of a chorus. The tone of this bit is very inspired by “The Dawn Will Come.” However, as people begin to catch on (or through an intentional crescendo in a performance) the volume will begin to slowly build…

**Part IV: “We’re still gonna try… what is my life, my life”**

Big crescendo here. Go from haunting and quiet to strong and confident. Within the space of a few measures, the song transitions from the tone of “The Dawn will Come” to the tone of the Skyrim theme. The goal is to get everyone to start joining in and excited.

**Part V: “How do I play… down down… best you can be… what is my life… fool me twice”**

 Same as Part I, II, and III, but more confident and animated. The first iteration of these verses was sad and sorrowful, but this time, we’re singing for the hope and enthusiasm for what’s beyond that sadness, affirming that it can’t keep us down forever.

**Part VI: Bridge**

Another bit like Part II where people trade lines. Everyone shouts “come at me ENEMY\*” in unison after trading the first three lines, then return to trading lines again. “Eggs Benedict” is a joke mocking The Enemy (for Sister Location-related lore reasons I’ve yet to come up with), so everyone is laughing and having fun with making fun of him in this bit. The last “Eggs Benedict” is a group shout.

**REPEAT ENERGETIC CHORUS (Part III and IV)**

*\*The word “gravity” is changed to “Enemy”*

### Ocean Man

A song that was written by the Ocean Men guild about Ocean Man, a benevolent member of the Fae who dwells in Duilintinn's waters.