This is a remarkable song. It sounds ancient, but was written by Cyil Tawney (1930 - 2005.) Never heard of him until this song sent me on a google search.
This performance really emphasizes the modal nature of the music. Now i need to go find other renditions.
one of our faves. a great harmony. one of our friends who sings harmonies decide that it was two voices harmonizing around the missing middle line. a mystery to me
This is a remarkable song. It sounds ancient, but was written by Cyil Tawney (1930 - 2005.) Never heard of him until this song sent me on a google search.
ReplyDeleteThis performance really emphasizes the modal nature of the music. Now i need to go find other renditions.
Thanks for this gem!
OK. Now you've got me doing it again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this gem!Glad you liked it! The LP it's on is consistently great, too.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is, some of the performers who have this song up on youtube think it's traditional.
ReplyDeleteHow 'bout dat!
Funny thing is, some of the performers who have this song up on youtube think it's traditional.
ReplyDeleteThe line "I pass my time like some machine" ought to be a tip-off that it isn't....
Ahhhh. Who knows from lyrics?
ReplyDeleteVery impressive and moving, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat's the name of the album?
Johannes, it's called Silly Sisters.
ReplyDeleteone of our faves. a great harmony. one of our friends who sings harmonies decide that it was two voices harmonizing around the missing middle line. a mystery to me
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