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'''Filk songs''' are songs that are either old [[ |
'''Filk songs''', in [[SCA]] usage (the term predates the SCA), are songs that are either old [[song]]s (either traditional, [[medieval]], or modern songs) with new words, or just brand new songs, relating to [[SCA]] activities and lifestyle or amusing [[medieval]] content. They are often sung at [[Bardic Circle]]s, while getting [[drunk]] around campfires, or on very very long car trips to [[camping]] [[events]]. Some songs are incredibly witty and amusing, others are so awful they make your head bleed, but either way, it's a fun activity for [[SCAdians]] to get involved in. |
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Not all new songs are filk, although to be honest the definition of what constitutes filk is fluid and fuzzy. A song written in a [[period]] style and with few or no [[OOP]] references is not neccessarily a filk song simply by virtue of having been writing in [[2006]] rather than [[1066]]. It might just be a song. For a more detailed discussion, try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filk |
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[http://flurf.net/batpage/ Fruitbat] (aka Karl Faustus von Aachen) is a well-known [[Australia|Australian]] filkmeister. |
[http://flurf.net/batpage/ Fruitbat] (aka Karl Faustus von Aachen) is a well-known [[Australia|Australian]] filkmeister. |
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Revision as of 05:37, 10 November 2006
Filk songs, in SCA usage (the term predates the SCA), are songs that are either old songs (either traditional, medieval, or modern songs) with new words, or just brand new songs, relating to SCA activities and lifestyle or amusing medieval content. They are often sung at Bardic Circles, while getting drunk around campfires, or on very very long car trips to camping events. Some songs are incredibly witty and amusing, others are so awful they make your head bleed, but either way, it's a fun activity for SCAdians to get involved in.
Not all new songs are filk, although to be honest the definition of what constitutes filk is fluid and fuzzy. A song written in a period style and with few or no OOP references is not neccessarily a filk song simply by virtue of having been writing in 2006 rather than 1066. It might just be a song. For a more detailed discussion, try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filk
Filk songs are also heard in amongst other communities and clubs, (eg. roleplaying, science-fiction/fantasy (where the term originated), choral), relating to their worlds and activities.
Fruitbat (aka Karl Faustus von Aachen) is a well-known Australian filkmeister.
