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Music to Write Realmgard to: The Lullaby of Takeda

Jul 5, 2024Jul 5, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

There is, as far as I can tell, no connection between the song and famous Takeda clan of Feudal-era Japan. The lullaby and the clan are written differently in Japanese.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Art History, Folk Music, Folklore, History, Japan, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, World Music

Music to Write Realmgard to: Matsuri

Jul 3, 2024Jul 2, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

From the album Kojiki — named for the ancient Japanese mythological chronicle — Matsuri means "festival" or "holiday."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 90s, Instrumental, Japan, Music, Mythology, New Age Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation
A woman in a fairy costume.

Recommendation: Tales from the Perilous Realm

Jun 28, 2024Jun 28, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The tales themselves aren't particularly perilous…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Anthology, Book Recommendation, Books, Dragons, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fantasy Novella, Fiction, Folklore, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Recommendation, Short Story, Story Collection, Tolkien

Music to Write Realmgard to: Tír na nÓg

Jun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Tír na nÓg is where the Elves live in Irish mythology. That's going to be important…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Celtic Mythology, Elf, Fairies, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Folk Music, Ireland, Irish Music, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation
A road forking in a forest.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Wanderer

Jun 15, 2024Jun 15, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"He will ride across land and time To find a way through this endless night."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Fantasy, Finland, Folk Metal, Folklore, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Recommendation: Record of Lodoss War

Jun 12, 2024Jun 11, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

But, seriously, so Fantasy-y. Much Dragons. Some Dungeons.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Dungeons & Dragons, Elf, Fantasy, Japan, Nostalgia, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: Twilight of the Thunder God

Jun 11, 2024Jun 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Closing out my Dragon-posting with a post that's not really about a Dragon, but also not-not about a Dragon. I guess if comes down to how you interpret what a Sea Serpent is…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2000s, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Sweden, Viking Metal

Recommendation: Dragon’s Crown

Jun 10, 2024Jun 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Fantasy Games: the Game.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Fantasy, Fantasy Art, Gaming, Japan, Recommendation
A dragon statue from a low angle.

Recommendation: Dungeons & Dragons

Jun 8, 2024Jun 8, 2024 J.B. Norman1 Comment

Mostly Math, some Acting…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Gaming, Nerd Culture, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Tabletop Games, Tabletop Gaming

Music to Write Realmgard to: Becoming the Dragon

Jun 5, 2024Jun 4, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

FYI: This is the the mythological basis behind Magikarp evolving into Gyarados.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged China, Dragons, Fish, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

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