a tribute to William Wallace, adapted from James Horners Filmscore for the 2009 CBC Celtic night
Story behind the song
William Wallace - 1270 - 1305
"In 1297, William Wallace lifted up his head."
These are the words recorded by the 14th Century Scottish Chronicles of John of Fordun.
How well they evoke the inspiring image of this hero's dramatic entrance onto the stage of history.
In "The Oryginale Chronykil of Scotland" by Andrew of Wyntoun,
the poet-historian evokes the lasting Scottish impression of William Wallace:
"In all England there was not then
As William Wallace so true a man
Whatever he did against their nation
They made him ample provocation
Nor to them sworn never he was
To fellowship, faith or loyalty"
Lyrics
FREEDOM!!!!!