Roman re-enactment song (and ad clip project?)

[Cornelius Quintus]

Avete omnes,

probably you know the famous classic ‚Lumberjack Song’ by Monty Python.
If not, here it is:
http://video.google.de/videoplay?docid= ... lumberjack

Suddenly the idea of making a short Roman re-enactment video ad stroke me at the weekend…
So I took that tune and made this new text:

Chorus solo:
I’m a legionary - I’m okay,
on guard all night and fight all day

Chorus Group:
He’s a legionary - he’s okay,
on guard all night and fights all day


Strophes:

Pilum thrown – I’m closing ranks,
and stab Gauls with my sword.
You won’t win many friends by that,
But it’s worth the effort.

(Chorus)

I’m marching 20 miles at least,
per day that’s Roman rule.
With 90 pounds equipment
So call me ‘Marius mule’.

(Chorus)

Arrived at eve’ we built new camp,
a wall and ditch I dig.
And our proud centurion,
motivates me with his stick.

(Chorus)

I earn a few denarii,
the money soon is spent.
But legion’s hospitality
provides an eight-men-tent.

(Chorus)

After 20 years of duty,
I’ll get a piece of land.
Start as a poor old farmer,
keep on struggling ‘til the end…

(Chorus)

Text: © 2007 by Heiko Olszewski


Personally, I’d like to do an ad clip, but would need about 10 re-enactors for that. Could be a nice and funny way to feature Roman re-enactment. The ‘front man’ / solo singer could perform the matching duty action, and a choir of recruits getting more and more uncomfortable with the idea of such a glorious career. They might leave, stating: ‘I’m better looking for a well paid office job’…

At the end, a centurion might look into the camera lens, pointing at the viewer:
‘Be no lazy coward. Join Roman re-enactment. This very day!’ :lol:

Any thought to realize such a non-commercial clip which could be spread on youtube and others ?

BTW: the text is free for non commercial use. Please include the copyright information when copying)

[Praefectusclassis]

Brilliant Heiko!

[aitor iriarte]

:lol: :lol:
Could you write a Late Roman version, Heiko? :wink:

Aitor

[Celer]

Salve,

How about this one, sung to the tune of 'Daisey Daisey' ..

Varus, Varus,
Give back my legions do,
I was crazy to ever have trusted you.
I knew you were as thick as a cabbage,
But I thought you could have managed,
But I was wrong,
Now three legions are gone,
And I'm blaming it all on YOU!

Vale,

Celer.

[Tib. Gabinius]

Heiko, cause it would be close to you, ask the Rapax of Hamburg. These guys have a great sense of humor and perhaps you can manage it with them.

http://www.legioxxirapax.de/

[Cornelius Quintus]

Varus, Varus,
Give back my legions do,

Ave Celer,

:lol: great!

Would you perform the emperor, doing the basic beat by knocking the head against the doorpost? 8)

[Cornelius Quintus]

Heiko, cause it would be close to you, ask the Rapax of Hamburg. These guys have a great sense of humor and perhaps you can manage it with them.

http://www.legioxxirapax.de/

Ave Tobias,

great idea! If that won't work, any footage also could be made by other groups, because it will be shooting some simple scenes (which also will be cut later).

You're right, we'll need guys whose humor is as well as their equipment. 8)

[jvrjenivs]

When the Latin version will be ready?

Cool song. I like it!

[Matthew Amt]

Ha, those are great! Might have to add them to the Legio XX Songs page:

http://www.larp.com/legioxx/songs.html

Music to march by.

Matthew

[Aurelianus]

Great!!!!! :lol:

But seriously: I'm very interested in some Roman re-enactment songs in German for my next Roman camp for my pupils (legionaries and gladiators)!

Every song is really wellcom (the songs which are not for child under 10 years we will sing when they are already sleeping :lol: :wink:

[Cornelius Quintus]

Might have to add them to the Legio XX Songs page:

http://www.larp.com/legioxx/songs.html

Ave Matthew,

nice song collection! Feel free to add my verses, if you like.

[Robert]

Hail Mars Victrix!

Glad this forum also sprouts the most insane of ideas. :lol: Perhaps this will be the thing to do at the next RAT gathering, hosted in these parts.

[A_Volpe]

That was great, cornelius!

good job!

Still sorta-kinda working on "My Danglium" to the tune of "My Dingaling" by Chuck Berry...And "Everyone Crazy 'Bout a Sharp-Dressed Roman" by ZZ Top....Long term projects... :roll:

[Arthes]

That's brilliant Heiko.....I can't wait to see the 'Lumberjack' video.....I can imagine it...... :lol: :lol:

"Pardon me boy, is that the Valera Victrix Legion
Yes, cohort nine, and marching in time..."

I'll have to finish that...... :roll:
With guest Cornu player... G Millerius Harmonicus