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[berelinde]

In the Dragon Age soundtracks, every solo vocalist so far has been female. Every single one. Yeah, Leliana was a bard, but we didn't have any musically inclined companions in Dragon Age 2, but all the vocal music was still sung by ladies. The only male voices in the entire DAO soundtrack are very faint background choral parts in the Orzammar/Ostagar tracks, and the only male voices in the DA2 soundrack is a little indistinct grunting in the qunari themes. I certainly don't mind female vocalists, and I'm pleased to see that female singers are benefiting. I'd just like a little variety. 

Plus, if there are vocals in the themes associated with male followers, it would be kinda nice if they were sung by men. Unlike DA2. That was kinda odd.

[TKavatar]

I think the templar/chantry soundtracks in DA2 had male vocalists.

[berelinde]

 Background mixed choir isn't quite the same thing. 

[Naesaki]

As long as the male vocalists have a deep and sexy baritone voices :3 audible chocolate ftw

[Dreadstruck]

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Unless you mean something like this? (It's 11:15 onwards, in case the timer is off or doesn't work)

Empty halls sing a hollow fall, Dust-­‐strewn cobblestones lead them home
Ships now dreaming in their quiet ports, Raise your glass to the ones returning
Icy barrows and forgotten swords, Snow-­‐capped mountains hold forgotten words
Deeds heroic and deeds unknown, Carved upon the empty throne

(followed by an epic flute encore)



BTW: Sorry for asking, but are you by any chance the same berelinde from the Baldur's Gate modding community?

Modifié par Avalla'ch, 17 janvier 2014 - 10:44 .

[Thibax]

I can be a bard and sing a song for all of you

[The Big Red One]

Avalla'ch wrote...

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Unless you mean something like this? (It's 11:15 onwards, in case the timer is off or doesn't work)

Empty halls sing a hollow fall, Dust-­‐strewn cobblestones lead them home
Ships now dreaming in their quiet ports, Raise your glass to the ones returning
Icy barrows and forgotten swords, Snow-­‐capped mountains hold forgotten words
Deeds heroic and deeds unknown, Carved upon the empty throne

(followed by an epic flute encore)



BTW: Sorry for asking, but are you by any chance the same berelinde from the Baldur's Gate modding community?

Not a fan of this kind of music at all, but that song, I like.Very atmospheric and really different from anything, more like a soundtrack(also, fan of Steven Erikson's books here).

Modifié par The Big Red One, 17 janvier 2014 - 10:54 .

[berelinde]

Avalla'ch wrote...

BTW: Sorry for asking, but are you by any chance the same berelinde from the Baldur's Gate modding community?

Yup. Trying to get back into the swing of things after a hiatus.

[berelinde]

Sorry for the double post, but I hit enter before I got to the important part.

My point is that while many people tend to think of artists like Enya as having a medieval sound, but it really isn't. It's folk music. Excellent folk music, but as modern as bicycles. Also, there are many excellent male artists in that category who get little recognition for reasons that have nothing to do with their talent. Please consider my case in point, Owain Phyfe, link supplied below. He's unfortunately deceased, but he is not the only male vocalist worth considering.

Modifié par berelinde, 17 janvier 2014 - 11:46 .

[Knight of Dane]

berelinde wrote...

 Background mixed choir isn't quite the same thing. 

Choirs are great though! Finally I see a chance on this board to post what is the wonder of Icelandic Folk Music. If Dragon Age was to draw inspiration from this to, say, the Anderfels or the Dwarves I'd be mighty pleased! 

Á Sprengisandi

Modifié par Knight of Dane, 17 janvier 2014 - 11:51 .

[berelinde]

Knight of Dane wrote...

berelinde wrote...

 Background mixed choir isn't quite the same thing. 

Choirs are great though! Finally I see a chance on this board to post what is the wonder of Icelandic Folk Music. If Dragon Age was to draw inspiration from this to, say, the Anderfels or the Dwarves I'd be mighty pleased! 

Á Sprengisandi

Of course! I adore that big, rich choral sound. And that link you posted is wonderful.

But a girl likes a serenade every now and again, right? Soundtracks need big sound, sweeping orchestral pieces, and they need more intimate moments, too.

[Maria Caliban]

Avalla'ch wrote...

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

[Dapper Pomegranate]

berelinde wrote...

Please consider my case in point, Owain Phyfe, link supplied below. He's unfortunately deceased, but he is not the only male vocalist worth considering.

Okay, yeah, I got goosebumps. That song is gorgeous, and his voice?  

I could absolutely see that being sung 'round the campfire Leliana style, and it would be nice to get some more male vocals in DA.

[Karach_Blade]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

<3 x900000000000000000000 

YES! 

As an aside, I think it would be cool to hear something choral if we get to visit an Imperial chantry. Polyphony + overtone or something along the lines of the plagal tones common in Byzantine chant would be a cool touch

[CuriousArtemis]

Avalla'ch wrote...

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Maybe something like Anuna (a choir group, but there are male (and female) solos).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGfBwWrNOic

[CuriousArtemis]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

This is indeed beautiful <3 There's also Pippin's song from LOTR: Edge of Night.

[Hrungr]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Avalla'ch wrote...

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

Yes.
Yes indeedy!

[Magdalena11]

@berelinde +5 from Orvarg

A good male soloist would be a good idea but a skip feature for repeat playthroughs would be a good idea too.

[Peer of the Empire]

berelinde wrote...

Sorry for the double post, but I hit enter before I got to the important part.

My point is that while many people tend to think of artists like Enya as having a medieval sound, but it really isn't. It's folk music. Excellent folk music, but as modern as bicycles. Also, there are many excellent male artists in that category who get little recognition for reasons that have nothing to do with their talent. Please consider my case in point, Owain Phyfe, link supplied below. He's unfortunately deceased, but he is not the only male vocalist worth considering.

I came here ready to mock a silly thread but I actually love medieval music

I prefer bass male voices and soprano female voices though.  If people deviate from these archetypes they have to sound really good

[dragondreamer]

berelinde wrote...

Sorry for the double post, but I hit enter before I got to the important part.

My point is that while many people tend to think of artists like Enya as having a medieval sound, but it really isn't. It's folk music. Excellent folk music, but as modern as bicycles. Also, there are many excellent male artists in that category who get little recognition for reasons that have nothing to do with their talent. Please consider my case in point, Owain Phyfe, link supplied below. He's unfortunately deceased, but he is not the only male vocalist worth considering.

This is really nice.  

[tybert7]

 All they need to do is have some court character sing something like this for royalty




it fits with the medievalish themes of dragon age, and that song was designed for a male, so it can be done.  All the composer for dragon age 3 needs to do is top Monteverde, no pressure.

[Dreadstruck]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Avalla'ch wrote...

Hmm, I really think it depends on the kind of music.

I can't really remember any notable and strong male vocals that would somehow fit with the medieval/epic heroic fantasy theme (but if someone has any tips, I'll gladly listen to it), apart from some metal/rock/folk bands or perhaps opera..

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold.

Aaaaaah, completely forgot about him! Consider my ignorance squashed. And thank you.

[Jilinthar]

Peer of the Empire wrote...

I prefer bass male voices and soprano female voices though.  If people deviate from these archetypes they have to sound really good

I give to you... The Luc 
Are you prepared for a male soprano? Most awesome thing ever.

Modifié par Jilinthar, 18 janvier 2014 - 11:47 .

[Nattfare]

Maybe Hansi Kürsch from Blind Guardian?

Skalds and Shadows & A Past and Future Secret

[PSUHammer]

This seems like an odd, random request...