The Commentary for the Ethodius self-titled album...

 

( Ethodius is the name of two Scottish Kings, Ethodius I -164 A.D., and Ethodius II - 219 A.D.)

In the early stages of history man hunted the feral beast as a means of survival. Because of this, survival was man's primary thought and goal. As different civilizations developed, man developed differing systems of thought. With these differing systems of thought came different beliefs and the need to inflict some of those beliefs on others. This has created a lot of controversy concerning what is right and wrong. Ethodius highlights some of these controversies and accompanies them with experimental ambience.

 

The dialogue samples that are found after "At the Gate" are from the film Guinevere. Some are also from John Borrman's "Excalibur." They are for commentary purposes and may be considered ''fair use." An excerpt of the dialogue of the film "Guinevere" is as follows:

Merlin is sitting alongside with Guinevere by a river. They are discussing the illegitimate birth of King Arthur ...

Merlin speaks first:

"Arthur is a great warrior...charismatic.. but only an ordinarry man. I think, considering that he was Uthers son, I did a pretty good job."

Guinevere replies: "So the truth means nothing?"

Merlin answers her by saying: "The truth means a great deal. But nothing in this world is either black or white...to inspire the world to true nobility. One man or one woman make it possible for the rest of us to rise above what we thought we could do. One hero makes us all heros. One visionary can show us all the way to peace."

The Commentary concerning the illegitimate birth of King Arthur...

 

Merlin arranged for King Uther to spend a night with Lady Igrayne, the wife of The Duke of Cornwall. Was is it wise for Merlin to arrange this adulterous affair? There was a desperate need for a good king. Merlin and Guinevere discuss this early in the album.

As an extra note, the following song, "What Remains from the Past?" is a song dealing with past events that affect the present. People still deal with similar issues today.

 

The dialogue samples that are found in "A Noted Reunion Behind the Convent Walls of Santo Spirito" are from the mini-series "Brides of Christ." They are for commentary purposes and considered ''fair use." The commentary is as follows:

"A Noted Reunion Behind the Convent Walls of Santo Spirito" Shows Rosemary's rebellion when she had to recite the seven deadly sins in a catholic sisterhood as a form of punishment. As a result, she left the convent. Rosemary was forced to adhere to a dress code and to believe a certain way without questioning. This is an example of how people can not be made to do something against their will when they do not understand the reason.

Guinevere is availible on DVD video and the Miniseries Brides of Christ may be ordered for $59.95 from the following retailer:

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