My daughter was singing this Elizabethan traditional Scottish/English song around the house today and I thought I'd share Judy Collins rendition of it with my ship mates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g2t5N3WD70
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My daughter was singing this Elizabethan traditional Scottish/English song around the house today and I thought I'd share Judy Collins rendition of it with my ship mates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g2t5N3WD70
Thank you for posting the link, Bill, that was a beautiful song. The tune is almost the same as one to which we sing the hymn 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross' in church.
Very haunting melody Bill. It reminds me of when we did Wars of the Roses period and every year at Barclay Castle we had the Medieval Babes do a stage performance for us the evening before the show started.
Rob.
Yes -- the history of the song includes many adaptations including for hymns. There's a bit of debate on its origins -- some argue for a Scots origin in the Hebrides, others argue for English origins. Everyone seems to agree it has early 1600's origins. There are many permutations on lyrics (including in Scots Gaelic).Quote:
Originally Posted by Naharaht
OK, I gotta say it -- I want to meet a "Medieval Babe".....:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bligh
Here you go Bill.
Mind you they do come in a variety of guises during their stage show.
Rob.
Oh joy! Oh rapture unforeseen! I must say they exceed all expectations ! Medieval times....oh for the good old days! :happy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bligh
They sing prettily too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1LM0XvkOY8
I am smitten! I could become a groupie! My daughter is familiar with their work and reminds me I have heard them on the soundtrack for Victoria. Thanks for the YouTube !Quote:
Originally Posted by Bligh