Tag Archives: Ravenscroft

Deuteromelia 1: “As it fell on a holy day” or the ballad of John Dory

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jhkob

Song: As it fell on a holy day (the ballad of John Dory) From : Deuteromelia, or, the Second Part of Musicks melodie, or melodius Musicke, of Pleasant Roundelaies; K. H. mirth, or Freemens Songs, and such delightfull Catches Composer … Continue reading →

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Pammelia 2: O My Fearful Dreams

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jhkob

Fortunately for music historians and re-creationists, Thomas Ravenscroft collected and published the street, folk, and drinking music of his day – mostly the late 1500s. Many of the rounds Ravenscroft collected are still popular today in some form. Since today … Continue reading →

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