Frogtoon Music - Genre information for Murder-Ballad
Murder Ballads Are A Sub-Genre Of The Broadsheet Ballad The Lyrics Of Each Being A Narrative Poem That Tells A Tale Of Murder. A Murder Ballad Typically Recounts The Details Of A Mythic Or True Crime — Who The Victim Is Why The Murderer Decides To Kill Him Or Her How The Victim Is Lured To The Murder Site And The Act Itself — Followed By The Escape And/or Capture Of The Murderer. Often The Ballad Ends With The Murderer In Jail Or On Their Way To The Gallows Occasionally With A Plea For The Listener Not To Copy The Evils Committed By The Singer. Some Murder Ballads Tell The Story From The Point Of View Of The Murderer Or Attempt To Portray The Murderer In A Somewhat Sympathetic Light Such As "Tom Dooley". A Recording Of That Song Sold Nearly Four Million Copies For The Kingston Trio In 1958. Other Murder Ballads Tell The Tale Of The Crime From The Point Of View Of The Victim Such As "Lord Randall" In Which The Narrator Takes Ill And Discovers That He Has Been Poisoned. Others Tell The Story With Greater Distance Such As "Lamkin" Which Records The Details Of The Crime And The Punishment Of The Criminals Without Any Attempt To Arouse Sympathy For The Criminal. Supernatural Revenge Wrought By The Victim Upon The Murderer Sometimes Figures In Murder Ballads Such As "The Twa Sisters" Also Known As "Binnorie " Child Ballad #10 . Murder-Ballad Every artist, every band, and every song you can imagine, from the newest to the oldest, are easily accessible through Frogtoon Music. Get ready to indulge yourself and allow the music to enrich your soul, ignite your passion, awaken your emotions, and bring back some beautiful memories. The following is a directory of top artists and bands from Murder Ballad: As you visit their pages, you will be presented with a list of popular videos, top tracks, recommended mixes, and music from all the albums they released. In addition, within each page, you can access and discover music from similar artists and bands.