Seize the Throne

[Billy]

Seize The Throne

A big thanks to all those involved.

Thank you for listening.

The Knights and Maidens are:

Lyrics - Donna Devine (copyright 2010)
Music production - Billy Playle
Drums - John Wooten
Bass - Andy Gupta
Guitars - Bill r4m & Billy Playle
Vocals - David Saylor
Narration - Billy Playle

Valiant Uther fought the fearsome dragon-serpent that tyrannised wild Cumbria
His son was just as fervent. Loved honour more than anything
Arthur, once and future king.

Accompanied by noble knights
And wielding charmed Excalibur
He governed an enchanted realm
Won victories spectacular

But an enemy was seated
At that table in the round
Nephew, maybe even his own son
Evil Mordred craved the crown

When Arthur rode to France
Attacked Rome's Lucius with Lancelot
Mordred in his role as regent
Soon devised a wicked plot
To make Guinevere his own
And in the Absence of his King
Conceived a plan to seize the throne

Mordred claimed that Arthur had been
Killed in violent battle
Then forced the Queen to marry him
Made of his aunt a chattel

But Arthur soon returned in force
And burst into the palace
Heaved his nephew from the table
Cried I'll meet you at Camlannis!

Each with an army, two kings met
One real, one rank imposter
Though Arthur dealt the mortal blow
Mordred's felled him later

What tragedy ensued
From the intrigue Mordred brewed
Though not so pure was Lancelot
Whose liaison with Guinevere
Begat the fall of Camelot

When Arthur rode to France
Attacked Rome's Lucius with Lancelot
Mordred in his role as regent
Soon devised a wicked plot
To make Guinevere his own
And in the Absence of his King
Conceived a plan to seize the throne

[nitch]

awesome recording!!! great job by all.

[jwoo10]

NICE!!!!!! 

[AndyG6508]

Sounds great everyone - well done Billy. Mesmeric story telling Donna!

Andy

[Donna]

What a stunning result, Billy!

Brilliant playing by all the guys, and David nailed the vocals.
(The narrated bits are impressive as well.  )

I loved being a part of this, and watching it come together. 

(Maiden) Donna

[jwoo10]

David nailed the vocals.
(The narrated bits are impressive as well.)

I loved being a part of this, and watching it come together.

Ditto!

[Donna]

Andy and John, someone has asked me what kind of set-up you're using here.
Care to share? 

Donna

[jwoo10]

Cant speak for Andy Donna, But as for me... I use Cubase SX, a Tascam US 1641 (Digital interface) and anywhere from 4 to 8 mics on my kit depending on what the song requires.

[Billy]

Cant speak for Andy Donna, But as for me... I use Cubase SX, a Tascam US 1641 (Digital interface) and anywhere from 4 to 8 mics on my kit depending on what the song requires.

And he hits them bloody hard!!! 

Thanks for the comments guys. People of obvious taste and intellect 

[Donna]

Thanks, John. I'll pass that on. 

A few well-deserved kudos, lads.
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What a brilliant production , so many great parts , epic , mega-epic more like,  so polished , David certainly has a good pair of lungs on him , and the instrumentation is sublime , wow , excellent

Rob
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Epic song, its gonna take many a listen to take this all in.  I'll be back with more comments after some more listens.  BB
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Prog, indeed. The production is top notch, the arrangement is awesome, and the vocals are decidedly and spectacularly 80's. A pretty good mix. I definitely had my doubts when I saw it described as prog, but this lives up and exceeds my expectations.  T.C.
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Wow, that's PROG in the kind of epic 70s meets 80s rock. Amazing production and playing, particularly loving the bass and drums on this. Sounds pretty pro to me. Nigel.
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Awsome. I'm not usually one for the Fantasy / Arthurian legend school of music making but I'll make an exception for this.  Love the arrangement and guitars. and vocals and keyboards.  Did I miss anything?
I was put in mind of Iron Maiden's take on the Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Nick

[r4m]

Very COOL! Sounds Killer!!!!!

[SWANSONG]

Very cool felt like i was watching a movie. great intro . with the narration
very effective very powerful vox, and great musicianship . well thought out
and produced tight production. sort of also brought back some memories
of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW style. either way a great listen NEIL

[docmidnite]

[Paulo]

Rocking all the way... Very good, guys.

[Mr. Mom]

Awesome collab, it is so easy to picture this as part of a Broadway play - and knowing Billy and Donna's talents, I could easily see them extending this into a complete musical.


John