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This is our first tribute song to JRR Tolkien. We are currently working on a full-length CD dedicated to this great fantasy author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This is our most popular song with well over 750,000 downloads of the song to date. It is a magical song that we wrote one quite evening in an empty pub before a concert in the summer of 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please email this song to all your friends. It's been the #1 World/Folk song for twenty-three weeks running in 2001-2002. So I'm certain your friends will love it! |
MP3.com CD: Songs of the Muse - buy it! MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it! MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
CD: Songs of the Muse
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Gunn-McKee; Marc Gunn-autoharp, Andrew McKee-recorder |
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Great pub sing-a-long about a man who robs Captain Farrell on the road. He brings the money home and shows it to his love, Jenny. Then while he's sleeping, his love takes his money and tells Captain Farrell where to find him. Metallica covered it in 1999 based on a version by Thin Lizzy.
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MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional; Marc Gunn-autoharp, vocals; Andrew McKee-recoder and claps |
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As the first song written specifically for this CD in December 2001, this was an attempt to create a cheerful sound from a medieval style. |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Andrew McKee; Andrew McKee, recorder and mandolin; Marc Gunn, autoharp; Michelle Hedden, percussion |
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Wild Mountain Thyme is an old Scottish tune attributed to Francis McPeake. It is popular in Scottish circles and sweeps the listener home to the highlands.
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MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional; Marc Gunn-autoharp & vocals, Andrew McKee-recorder |
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A parody of the "Irish Washerwoman" a traditional reel of Ireland. This poses the question, "Why do dragons always demand virgin sacrifices for their layer?" Randy Farran asked the question. Claire Stephens gave us the answer. |
MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: Do Virgins Taste Better? Bonus - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music traditional, words by Randy Farran and Claire Stephens |
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AS HEARD on DR DEMENTO! This song combines two unlikely songs, "Donald, Where's Your Trousers?" and "What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor" together into one hilarious song with drunken Scots and kilts flying. It's a Live Performance favorite! |
MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: Do Virgins Taste Better? Bonus - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional |
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Dark and mechanical, Moria recalls images of the dark places of Dwarves and Orcs. |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Gunn-McKee; Andrew McKee, recorder and mandolin; Marc Gunn, autoharp |
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Pipe smoke (like Old Toby and Southern Star) was such an important part of the hobbit"s life that "Fellowship of the Ring" begins by discussing it. For Frodo's trusty companion Sam Gamgee, pipe weed and smoke rings are his only connection to his master after Frodo sails across the sea. |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words and music by Marc Gunn; Marc Gunn, vocals and autoharp; Andrew McKee, recorder |
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The death of Gandalf and falling of Boromir sends Frodo and Samwise off alone to destroy The One Ring of Power.
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MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Gunn-McKee; Andrew McKee, alto recorder; Marc Gunn, autoharp |
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Written at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival 2001. It’s success helped us to decide that we really needed to write a CD dedicated to JRR Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Gunn-McKee; Andrew McKee, recorder; Marc Gunn, autoharp |
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MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
CD: Gullible's Travels
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp, Vocals |
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MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional; Marc Gunn-autoharp & vocals, Andrew McKee-recorder |
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MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words and music by Eric Idle; Marc Gunn-autoharp & vocals, Andrew McKee-recorder |
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"Scarborough Faire" is actually a traditional English song that was made popular by Simon & Garfunkle in the 60s. While it's not traditionally Celtic, we've added our own unique Celtic/Gypsy spin on the song that has made it one of the most popular versions on MP3.com |
MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional |
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This seems to be one of the most popular songs sung at Renaissance festivals. It's loved by Rennies and a favorite for our home faire's (Excalibur Fantasy Faire) pub sing. |
MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional |
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MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Highlander - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Missouri - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Excalibur - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Faire To Remember Ren Radio - buy it!
CD: A Faire To Remember
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Robertson, words Gunn-McKee-Pearsall; Marc Gunn-autoharp & vocals, Andrew McKee-vocals |
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The song that started it all. At the time of printing, Tolkien is the first song to be awarded a Gold Single by the Music Biz Academy for having over 750,000 downloads! |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: music by Gunn-McKee; Andrew McKee, recorder; Marc Gunn, autoharp |
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Listening to a blues station on an airplane trip, I was inspired to write this song dedicated to Gollum, correctly entitled "The Psychopathic, Chronic, Schizophrenic Gollum Blues," but MP3.com doesn't give you that much space to write! ;( |
MP3.com CD: Memories of Middle Earth (sp) - buy it! MP3.com CD: LOTR Middle Earth Sampler - buy it!
CD: Memories of Middle Earth
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words and music by Marc Gunn; Marc Gunn, vocals and autoharp; Andrew McKee, mandolin |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - buy it! MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - St Patrick - buy it!
CD: Songs of Ireland
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words by Marc Gunn, music by Andrew McKee |
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"Patriot Game" tells the story of Fergal O'Hanlon from Ballybay, Co Monaghan, who tried to abolish the border between the Six Counties and the Republic. He was killed during the Brookborough attack at the age of 17. The song has become world famous. Undoubtedly one of the best ballads ever to come out of the Irish struggles.
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MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - buy it! MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - St Patrick - buy it!
CD: Songs of Ireland
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Dominic Behan |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - buy it! MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - St Patrick - buy it!
CD: Songs of Ireland
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words and music by Shel Silverstein |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - buy it! MP3.com CD: Songs of Ireland - St Patrick - buy it!
CD: Songs of Ireland
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Traditional |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of the Muse - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
CD: Gullible's Travels
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp; Andrew McKee-Recorder |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of the Muse - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it!
CD: Songs of the Muse
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Brobdingnagian Bards |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of the Muse - buy it!
CD: Songs of the Muse
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp; Andrew McKee-Recorder |
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MP3.com CD: Songs of the Muse - buy it! MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: Marked By Great Size - buy it!
CD: Marked By Great Size
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Brobdingnagian Bards |
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A simply lovely instrumental piece. |
MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it!
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp; Andrew McKee-Recorder |
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MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it!
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp, Vocals; Andrew McKee-Recorder, Vocals |
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Whenever we make a mistake, we build a barrier between us and the one's we love. But if we truly love that person, we must find a way to get past the hurt and get back to the one we love. This song was written to apologize for the pain. |
MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
CD: Gullible's Travels
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words and music Marc Gunn; Marc Gunn-Autoharp, Vocals; Andrew McKee-Mandolin |
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Death is one of the most popular topics in folk songs. And Johnny at the Door is an old song about a man who would do anything for a beer...even defy death. |
MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
CD: Gullible's Travels
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Brobdingnagian Bards |
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A Ren Faire rendition of Chet Atkin's great song with some minor adjustments to make it fit the mood. |
MP3.com CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding - buy it! MP3.com CD: Gullible's Travels - buy it!
Label: Gullible's Travels
Credits: music and lyrics by Chet Atkins; arrangement by Gunn McKee |
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MP3.com CD: Marked By Great Size - buy it!
CD: Marked By Great Size
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Brobdingnagian Bards |
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From our first CD. The age-old story of Dragons and their insatiable appetite for virgins. |
MP3.com CD: Marked By Great Size - buy it!
CD: Marked By Great Size
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words R. Farran, music Trad; Marc Gunn-Autoharp; Andrew McKee-Mandolin, Vocals |
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Musical friend, Rimbo has done it again. He's put together a dance remix of our latest recording of The Scotsman. Visit http://mp3.com/Rimbo to listen to more great music by Rimbo |
MP3.com CD: Do Virgins Taste Better? Bonus - buy it!
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Vocals Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee; Dance mix mp3.com/Rimbo; words by Mike Cross |
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A comical filk parody of the Third Eye Blind song, "How's It Gonna Be" featuring Angel from the "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer" series and written before the events of the song took place. It's a very rough recording, but the Buffy and Angel fans love it. |
CD: Nagians Only, Vol. 1
Label: Mage Records
Credits: words by Marc Gunn |
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When first we went into the studio, we made two versions of "Tolkien". This is the first version. Heavy on the effects. Originally, we decided the effects were a wee bit too much, but it still has a great sound. |
MP3.com CD: Do Virgins Taste Better? Bonus - buy it!
Label: Mage Records
Credits: Marc Gunn-Autoharp; Andrew McKee-Recorder |
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