5. Lament
5. Lament
David Grant presents Music Workshop: Heroes of Troy
The 'Lament' is sung by the people of Troy and all others affected by the war. Style: lament.
Patroclus returns to the battlefield in Achilles's armour and is slain by Hector. When the real Achilles learns what has happened he takes up arms once more, intent on revenge. Achilles and Hector meet in battle and Hector is slain. Wails are heard from the suffering people of Troy.
Song: Lament
The story: episode 5
Supporting resources
Vocal warm ups
Join David for the extended warm upDownloads
Writing (pdf files)
- Main audio transcript [37KB]
- Story transcript [27KB]
- Music for song [28KB]
- Words for song [13KB]
- Playscript [353KB]
- Full programme notes [281KB]
Audio (mp3 files)
- Song - full vocal [2.3MB]
- Song - part vocal [2.3MB]
- Song - backing track [2.3MB]
Download all writing and audio as .zip [6.50MB]
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