The Red Ealdorman (Official Music Video) | Awen Veleda & The Wandering Lights

Somewhere in 9th Century Britain, a mystical army enters the kingdom on the East side, and this is no ordinary group of Heathens - in fact this band of mysterious mercenaries may not even be human...

Following an impromptu Witan, the King and his trusted advisors agree they must prepare for the worst while the truth is ratified. The Red Ealdorman is sent to raise the Fyrd and gather an army in preparation for battle, but if the rumours are true he'll need all the help he can get - even from his enemies.

An Alien Invasion In The Petty Kingdoms (Part 1: Prelude) is the debut EP from folk collective Awen Veleda & The Wandering Lights. Told through various characters across 5 tracks the EP explores how people deal with the unexpected, manage change through their own beliefs and context, and find ways to work together.

Now available on pre-order, the best way to listen to the debut EP by Awen Veleda & The Wandering Lights is on a beautiful 4 panel, environmentally friendly CD Lancing Pack! Get yours at https://awenveledaandthewanderinglights.bandcamp.com.

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This video was made with the help of our own army of music lovers from around the world... Introducing The Fyrd (in order of appearance):

Martin Luif of Portobello Express ( https://portobelloexpress.bandcamp.com)

Anaelle Pourcelot ( https://www.instagram.com/anaelephant)

Clint Slate ( https://clintslate.bandcamp.com)

Jaelee Small ( https://jaeleesmall.bandcamp.com)

Orange G ( https://orangeg.bandcamp.com)

Lawrence Mahmood of The Papashangos ( https://thepapashangos.bandcamp.com)

Louise Toal, Moderator at FOTN ( https://freshonthenet.co.uk)

Matthew Stephens ( https://matthew18.bandcamp.com)

Shaun Panda Nicholson of the 4 Songs and a Dream Podcast ( https://pod.link/1510823291)

Cloudjumper ( https://www.cloudjumper.de)

Simon Hill of NuSoul Management and Studios ( https://www.nusoulmanagement.com)

Hire The Puppets ( https://hirethepuppets.com)

We are eternally grateful to all of these wonderful people who are seen here listening, enjoying, and playing along to The Red Ealdorman - you rock!

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Credits:
Guitars, organ, and percussion by Mike Five ( https://www.1inFive.com)

Vocals by GRIM17 ( https://grim17.bandcamp.com)

Backing vocals by Iona James ( https://linktr.ee/Ionajames19)

Harmonica by Ron Bowes ( https://rondbowes.wixsite.com/blackwater-bowes)

Lyrics by GRIM17 based on an original concept by Mike Five.

String arrangement, mixing, and mastering by One Blind Mouse as part of the Lights And Lines collective ( https://www.oneblindmouse.com)

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Lyrics:
I feel your doubt too
Where you are now
I was once there too
Unsure of what to do
Kingdoms though there are
Many and you've
Set your homes among these roots
You're still not immune

Come to war

Now what say you gentlemen

Tally up, men
What shall it be?
Fighting's expensive
But you are all free