PERCIVAL:
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PERCIVAL:
This project was founded as a result of fascination with history and culture of ancient Slavs. Percival is known as the co-author of the “Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” game soundtrack – awarded, world-wide famous music. The band is also the co-composer of “Równonoc” album, which was the mix of Slavic sounds with hip-hop and which became a Diamond Record. Percival released five official albums, including “Slava” albums triptych, but their music can be found on various records, like audiobooks: “Vikingaasaga” and “Borek and the god of Slavs”. The band gave shows all accross the Europe, but not only – they also visited such distant places like Canada. Percival’s music can be heard in many documentaries related to history and old times of Slavs and Vikings. The band is known worldwide as promotours and lovers of Slavic culture and history.
Percival Schuttenbach:
Founded in 1999 in Poland, play folk-metal music – a mix of Slavic culture and strong, heavy sounds. The main members of the band are charismatic two leaders: the cellist and singer Katarzyna Bromirska and the guitarist Mikołaj Rybacki, who – together with the rest of the band – create amazing, energetic shows. Percival is known mostly as a co-composers of the “Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” soundtrack, which was awarded multiple times and is considered one of the best game soundtracks ever made. The group gave their shows all over the Europe, had many their own tours in Poland and abroad and also supported such stars as Marylin Manson, Paradise Lost or Arkona and Korpiklaani.
PERCIVAL WILD HUNT LIVE:
It’s the amazing musical show performed by Percival group – co-authors of the “Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” game soundtrack, multiple award winners (i.a. MocArt 2015 together with Marcin Przybyłowicz and Mikołaj Stroiński), who performed all over the Europe and world. During the Wild Hunt Live show the group presents music that is perfectly known to any Witcher game fan – songs that became a part of the soundtrack, mostly in their original, initial versions.
The video projection was created specifically for the show from game fragments and video materials that hasn’t been published before. Beautiful lights, stunning dance plus aerial acrobatics, wonderful costumes and scenography altogether create magical atmosphere. Wild Hunt Live got lots of positive reviews – both from journalists and from the audience. It’s a treat not only for fans of computer games, but for all those who love beautiful music, amazing voices, interesting instruments, folk and fantasy world.
Percival is created by:
Mikolaj Rybacki (electric guitar, saz, mandoline, plugged string instruments, vocal)
Katarzyna Bromirska (electric cello, Byzantine lyre, accordion, flutes, vocal)
http://www.percival.pl
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Oj Dido
Percival Lyrics
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Poszli raz Sławiany
Na pola za kurhany
Mgły się po łąkach kładą
Oj Dido oj
Łado
Ogniami pole błyska
Aż świt zapłonął blado
Oj Dido oj
Łado
Skakali i śpiewali
Aż przyszli starce biali
Aż przyszli starce z radą
Oj Dido oj
Łado
Wróg zbrojne woje wiezie
W bój mus wam iść witezie
Już na konikach jadą
Oj Dido oj
Łado
A rankiem w zagród progi
Sławiańskie przyszły bogi
Zebrali się gromadą
Oj Dido oj
Łado
I święty znicz zgasili
I miecz nań położyli
Oj
Mieczu cudna włado
Oj Dido oj
Łado
The lyrics to the song “Oj Dido” by Percival Schuttenbach speak about a tribe of Slavic people who are heading to a field beyond burial mounds, where they set up campfires and dance around. At dawn, they are met by white-haired elders who come with advice. The elders inform the tribe that an enemy has approached with an armed army, and that they must prepare for battle. However, in the morning, the Slavic gods arrive and extinguish torches while placing their swords on them. The song is filled with powerful imagery that speaks to the camaraderie and love between the people, their connection to the environment, and their connection to their gods.
The melody and lyrics of the song “Oj Dido” are based on the traditional Polish and Slavic songs, which have been passed down through generations. Percival Schuttenbach composed the song as part of a project aimed at showcasing the traditional music of the Polish region of Podlasie. The project sought to draw attention to the cultural and musical heritage of the area by reimagining traditional songs and instruments in a contemporary context. The band’s take on “Oj Dido” is a testament to their ability to merge the past and the present, incorporating modern rock music with traditional Slavic and Polish elements.
The song “Oj Dido” has been popular not only in Poland but worldwide, as it has been featured in various movies, TV shows, and video games. The song’s orchestration and mood have made it a hit in many different cultures, as it has captured the hearts of people of all backgrounds. Moreover, the song’s lyrics carry a message of communal unity, resilience, and hope, making it an anthem for every group that has rallied together to face challenging times throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
Hej
Greetings
Poszli raz Sławiany
The Slavs went out once
Na pola za kurhany
Onto the fields beyond the tombs
Mgły się po łąkach kładą
Mists settle over the meadows
Oj Dido oj
Łado
A Slavic exclamation often used to show excitement
Ogniami pole błyska
The field shines with fires
Skakali przez ogniska
They leaped through the fires
Aż świt zapłonął blado
Until the dawn lit up faintly
Skakali i śpiewali
They jumped and sang
Aż przyszli starce biali
Until the old wise men came
Aż przyszli starce z radą
Until the old wise men came with counsel
Wróg zbrojne woje wiezie
The enemy brings armed troops
W bój mus wam iść witezie
You must go to battle, brave warriors
Już na konikach jadą
They already ride on horseback
A rankiem w zagród progi
And in the morning, at the doorstep
Sławiańskie przyszły bogi
Slavic gods came
Zebrali się gromadą
They gathered as a group
I święty znicz zgasili
And they extinguished the sacred candle
I miecz nań położyli
And they placed a sword on it
Oj
Mieczu cudna włado
Oj Dido oj
Łado
An expression of admiration for the wondrous sword
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Grzegorz Adamski
Hej! Poszli raz Sławiany
Na pola, za kurhany,
Mgły się po łąkach kładą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Ogniami pole błyska,
Skakali przez ogniska,
Aż świt zapłonął blado
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Skakali i śpiewali,
Aż przyszli starce biali,
Aż przyszli starce z radą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
"Wróg zbrojne woje wiezie,
W bój mus wam iść, witezie!"
Już na konikach jadą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
A rankiem w zagród progi
Sławiańskie przyszły bogi
Zebrali się gromadą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
I święty znicz zgasili,
I miecz nań położyli
Oj! Mieczu cudna włado!
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Michał Markowski
Huaber Sepp
Hey! Slavs once went
On grasslands, behind barrows
Mists are lieing on fields
Oj - Dido, oj Łado!*
Fields are shining with fire
They were jumping over bonfires
Until dawn slowly came
Oj -Dido, oj Łado!
They were jumping and singing
Until white old men came
Until old men with advice came
Oj Dido, oj Łado!
"Enemy armed warriors are coming
To fight you must go, 'witezie'**!"
They are coming on the horses!
Oj Dido, oj Łado!
That morning to farms they came
Slavians Gods have came
They all gathered
Oj Dido, oj Łado!
And they put out the holy fire
And they put sword on it
Oj! Sword beautifull faith!
Oj Dido, oj Łado!
/// This is very difficoult to translate 'coz it is full of archaisms and metaphores.
* Dunno what Dido and Łado is. It could be names or anything. Haven't heard such words in Polish.
** witezie must be a name or title.
Ivan Hrozný
Milujem tuto skupinu :-). Posielam pozdravy zo Slovenska.
Lil-lake
+Ivan Lony Pozdrowienia z Polski Słowiańskiej!
Goupille Blanc
+Idalilit Tak teď jsme tu všichni, slovani :D
Martin Pražák
západní ;-)
Paweł Andonis Gawralidis Dobrzański herbu Leliwa.
I waść mościom ślemy pozdrowienia z Polski!
Rak studio
pozdrowienia z Polski :)
Anastazja Ostrowska
aż mnie ciarki przechodzą, gdy słucham tego utworu.... niezmiennie, od wielu lat.
Ten tutaj
Rządzi od zawsze , majstersztyken poprostu
Grzegorz Adamski
Hej! Poszli raz Sławiany
Na pola, za kurhany,
Mgły się po łąkach kładą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Ogniami pole błyska,
Skakali przez ogniska,
Aż świt zapłonął blado
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Skakali i śpiewali,
Aż przyszli starce biali,
Aż przyszli starce z radą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
"Wróg zbrojne woje wiezie,
W bój mus wam iść, witezie!"
Już na konikach jadą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
A rankiem w zagród progi
Sławiańskie przyszły bogi
Zebrali się gromadą
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
I święty znicz zgasili,
I miecz nań położyli
Oj! Mieczu cudna włado!
Oj - Dido, oj - Łado!
Polish Asparagus
+Perun Perunowski Sława