LYRICS
Dual nature
And Unpredictability
Fuel rapture
And instability
Antagonistic action
Reduced satisfaction
Bring on over reaction
A mental distraction
Retribution
Repercussions
Alteration
Mass reductions
Rearrange
Resistance to change
Reconstitute
What’s absolute
(So they say, Morgan le Fay)
- Morgan-le-Fay-Part-I.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
- Morgan-le-Fay-Part-II.mp3
- Morgan-le-Fay-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- Morgan-le-Fay-LH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- Morgan-le-Fay-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
Chords: Bb Db Bb / Eb Ab Bb / Bb Eb F Bb / Db F Bb; Part II 16 Beat House @ 132 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Takamine Acoustic Guitar, Fender Squire Mini (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT MORGAN LE FAY
Morgan le Fay is a powerful and enigmatic enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, often depicted as a sibling to Arthur. In early Arthurian literature, Morgan’s character is portrayed as a goddess, fay, witch, or benevolent sorceress linked to Arthur as his magical savior and protector. As the Arthurian legend evolved, so did Morgan’s complexity, transforming her into an ambiguous figure, and in some versions, she becomes an antagonist, particularly in the Lancelot-Grail and the Post-Vulgate Cycle.
In one popular tradition, Morgan is the youngest daughter of Igraine and the Duke of Cornwall (Gorlois). Her father perishes in battle with Uther Pendragon, who, at the same time, conceives Arthur through magical aid. Morgan’s role is intricately tied to her sisters, Elaine and Morgause (Queen of Orkney), and her half-brother Arthur. After Uther’s marriage to her mother, Morgan is sent to a convent, where she excels in the seven arts and focuses on magic, specializing in astronomy and healing.
While early depictions present Morgan as a benevolent force, later texts like the Post-Vulgate Cycle emphasize her antagonistic nature. In these narratives, Morgan actively works against Arthur, aiming to destroy his rule and life. Notably, she orchestrates a plot involving her lover Accolon to obtain Excalibur and its scabbard, planning to use them against Arthur. Despite her efforts, Arthur defeats Accolon, prompting Morgan to throw the scabbard into a lake, eventually leading to Arthur’s demise. Morgan’s treacherous actions persist, including sending a poisoned gift of peace, thwarted by the Lady of the Lake.
Following her banishment from Camelot, Morgan retreats to her lands in the magical kingdom of Gorre and later establishes her castle near Tauroc. Despite her continued attempts to bring about Arthur’s downfall, her schemes are repeatedly thwarted by the new sorceress advisor Ninianne. The motives behind Morgan’s animosity toward Arthur remain unclear in the Post-Vulgate narrative, emphasizing her embodiment of evil and extreme antipathy against goodness.
THE MORGAN METAPHOR
- Dual Nature and Unpredictability: Morgan le Fay is known for her unpredictable duality, with the potential for both good and evil actions. Similarly, climate change often brings about dual consequences – both positive and negative. The unpredictable nature of climate change, with extreme weather events and varying impacts, can be seen as a parallel to Morgan’s dual character.
- Environmental Consequences of Human Actions: Morgan le Fay’s antagonistic actions often arise from personal motives, much like how human activities contribute to environmental issues. Climate change is often driven by human actions, and Morgan’s role as an antagonist might serve as a metaphor for the unintended consequences of our choices on the environment.
- Retribution and Consequences: Morgan’s actions, particularly in the Post-Vulgate Cycle, lead to unintended consequences and retribution. In a metaphorical sense, this can be likened to the repercussions humanity faces due to environmental degradation. Climate change often results in severe consequences, and Morgan’s character could symbolize the need for responsible stewardship of the environment to avert negative outcomes.
- Resistance to Change: Morgan le Fay is resistant to the established order and seeks to disrupt it. Similarly, addressing climate change often requires challenging the status quo and making significant changes in human behavior, policy, and industry practices.
These metaphorical connections highlight the complexity, unpredictability, and consequences associated with both Morgan le Fay’s character and the global challenge of climate change. It’s essential to approach such metaphors with nuance, recognizing the unique nature of each phenomenon.
