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The Minstrel's Song

from Santos Vega by Zaedyus

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Based on the third part of the poem Santos Vega by Rafael Obligado, "El Himno del Payador" ("The Minstrel's Anthem"). It's an ode to the hero and defender of the outcast people in colonial times in the open country of Argentina.

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Somewhere on the plains
among the fields in southern lands
when the lights begin to fall
and the veil of darkness arise

'shadow of a man
crawling in silence through the mist
as he turns before the well
striking down on the strings
for a sound that is calling his name.

Rings the sound of those old strings singing,
hear the voice of the minstrel´s song!

When the thunder breaks
the steady silence of the night,
the lightening hits the ground,
sets on fire the tree as it falls.
(Falls from the sky!)

Riding through the dark
the minstrel runs across the plains,
carries on 'til the dawn
for the liberty of his countrymen!

Rings the sound of those old strings singing,
hear the voice of the minstrel´s song!
Fighting for freedom he stands another day!
(Justice remains!)

Hear the voice of the minstrel singing
and his words will prevail until the end!

Por la inmensidad
de los montes viaja el payador,
en su canto una lagrima
y un quebranto de pena y dolor

Translation:
Through the vastness of the fields
the Minstrel travels,
a tear in his song
and a grief of sorrow and pain

Rings the sound of those old strings singing,
hear the voice of the minstrel song!
Fighting for freedom he stands another day!
(Justice remains!)

Hear the voice of the minstrel singing,
growing shadow before the well
Riding forward across this green fields
spreading freedom throughout the land

Hear the voice of the minstrel singing,
growing shadow before the well
There's no other who can defeat him on his game!

Rings the sound of those old strings singing,
hear the voice of the minstrel song!
He's the shield of the helpless people
against tyranny he will stand his ground and fight!
Stand and fight!

credits

from Santos Vega, released November 28, 2013
Diego Martinez - Lead Vocals
Marcela Lopez Rotela - Lead Vocals
Jano Schroeder - Electric Guitars
Marcelo Lages - Electric & Classical Guitars
Gabriel del Fierro - Keyboards
Julian Montes - Bass
Ale Brukman - Drums, Percussion ("Legüero Drum") & Backing Vocals
Ezequiel Uhart - Bandoneon
Roman Peusner - Violin
Nicolas Repetto - Andean Flute ("Quenacho")

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Zaedyus Buenos Aires, Argentina

Zaedyus is a Metal band from Argentina led by composer & drummer Ale Brukman. Its music blends elements of Prog & Power Metal and Argentine folk music.
Zaedyus released three independent albums so far: Patagonia (2011), Santos Vega (2013) & Stories From The End Of The World (2017).
Zaedyus albums have been reviewed by press from many countries including “Prog Magazine” (UK) and “Fireworks” (USA). ... more

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