“Waltz Primordial ” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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When I was in college as an undergrad, I spent a semester in London. During that time, I did some research into the King Arthur legends and became kind of obsessed with them. I was lucky enough to get to visit and explore some Arthurian sites in the U.K., including Glastonbury Tor. The hill itself (the tor) is rumored to be the mythical site of Avalon, while the tall tower is the ruin of an old church that used to stand atop the hill.
For some reason, Glastonbury really spoke to me in a way that I haven’t experienced anyplace else. I felt at peace and like I was meant to be there. It’s hard to explain but even all these years later, I remember this trip with such fondness. It was a moment in time I will treasure always. I even have a tattoo of the wrought-iron design that decorates the Chalice Well, another sacred site in Glastonbury (the Grail was supposedly hidden there).
Music has a way of weaving itself into my memories. During my road trip to Glastonbury with my professor and housemates, I was listening to a lot of acoustic and alternative rock on my Walkman — this was 1994! I remember listening extensively to Stone Temple Pilots, and even saw them in a small club in London. This audio clip I found has a similar sound and feel that brings me back to that time.
I’m so jealous of your study abroad trip! I also have a love for Aruthurian legends and it must have been amazing to visit some of the sites in real life. And to connect them to the music you listened to at the time! It gave the scene a chill but also metal vibe that definitely resonates with the tales of King Arthur.
I like how you put the attribution info and CC license links in the caption as well. I would just recommend adding hyperlinks to the source of the original image and author if possible – same for the CC license that way you don’t have to use the long URL in your post. I posted a tip in the peer support discussion on how to do this if you’re interested 🙂
Cristina, your experience in Glastonbury sounds truly magical and memorable. It’s fascinating how certain places can have such a profound impact on us. The connection you felt with Glastonbury, especially during your exploration of the Arthurian sites, speaks to the power of myth and history. It’s wonderful that you were able to visit and immerse yourself in the legends surrounding King Arthur. The tattoo you have of the wrought-iron design from the Chalice Well is a beautiful way to symbolize your connection to that sacred place. The fact that music also played a role in your memories, with Stone Temple Pilots accompanying your road trip, further adds to the rich tapestry of your experiences. Thank you for sharing your story and the evocative image and audio clip. It truly transports us to that special time in your life.
I’m partial to photos like this one. My first thought was “oh that’s beautiful.” The sky and top of the hill leading to the tower, very pleasant. Linking the author and photo is a missed opportunity. I’d like to see the photos that were in the series, but I am assuming they took multiple of the area. The audio selected took me from nature. I was in a place imagining the smells and sounds of the outdoors — thinking of the temperature and partly wondering about historical context. The audio brought me to gothic fiction. Why? I’m not entirely sure. There must be some kind of film in my subconscious that was scored with music that sounded similar. Instead of relishing in setting I am transported to something historical. This is the daytime version, the prequel, before danger begins. Reading your thought process was insightful. I think it was paired very well.
Hi, Cristina! Your study abroad trip sounds like it was an amazing and meaningful time for you. When initially reading your post about King Arthur legends, I immediately thought of Monty Python and the Holy Grail…:). I really enjoyed listening to the audio you paired with the Glastonbury Tor. It allowed me to imagine myself in these spaces and connect to the feeling you had walking around learning about the different Arthurian sites in the U.K. I often connect and remember my experiences through the music I listen to. I agree that adding hyperlinks to your image source and CC license would be useful and help the overall post be cleaner.