I want some traditional-ish ballads. Something a bard could sing in a tavern or something. Maybe and old text with reconstructed music from middle ages. "Soldier, poet, king" but with more story and less 'oh leigh, oh laigh, oh lows'. Shanties come pretty close to what I want. Any recommendations? Bands, artists, albums or singles all very appreciated.

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Terpnato t1_isqg90v wrote on October 17, 2022 at 10:56 PM

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPGMUP4P50

ledgyledge OP t1_isqgiol wrote on October 17, 2022 at 10:58 PM

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Replying to Terpnato (#128,210)

Hmm. It's something. Thank you for your suggestion

SporadicAndNomadic t1_isqrfpa wrote on October 18, 2022 at 12:25 AM

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Try The Decemberists, tons of songs fit this description. Perhaps Picaresque is a good place to start.

ledgyledge OP t1_isrzzuz wrote on October 18, 2022 at 7:41 AM

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Replying to SporadicAndNomadic (#128,730)

Yes, definitely a good place to start! Thank you

Terpnato t1_istksvq wrote on October 18, 2022 at 4:34 PM

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Replying to ledgyledge (#128,230)

Did you find anything cool to share with us?

ledgyledge OP t1_isv36v0 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 10:29 PM

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Replying to Terpnato (#133,816)

Made a quick playlist. I didn't find anything EXACTLY like I wanted, but folk songs come close enough. I'll definitely add more since I didn't have much free time to do my digging. https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5gvEQqQP--9HO4XPVZ-XnNTsynK5_gby&feature=share

Terpnato t1_isvx0pf wrote on October 19, 2022 at 2:11 AM

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Replying to ledgyledge (#137,128)

I’m enjoying the playlist thank you. If I find anything similar I will comment it on here.

Boosaule t1_it5auny wrote on October 21, 2022 at 1:10 AM

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My first recommendation is Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers. Below are some of his songs that I think fit what you are looking for, but if you like these I highly recommend checking out his entire catalogue:

Barrett's Privateers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0Ruhb734U

Harris and the Mare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw2Me2pPQuY

Cliffs of Baccalieu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ8wo2MFtS8

My second recommendation is the soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou - it is 100% great, old-timey music.