ANST - cd review: Mediaeval Baebes

[j'lynn yeates]

was out with the "hunt list" digging through the used CD bins and found two two 
absolute gems that should be of interest to those that like traditional 
inspired (even period) songs, many done with traditional arraingements, and 
done by a all female choral-centric group 
  ladies and gentlemen, barbarians 
of all ages, may i introduce you to the "Mediaeval Baebes  

so who are they and what do they sound like 
 the following are culled from the 
web links listed at the end of this message:

"
 The Mediaeval Baebes are a 12 strong all-female singing troupe devoted to 
the sounds of the swinging 1360's." 
 

"
 The group  was formed by Katherine Blake from Miranda Sex Garden and 
inspired by Dorothy Carter, mediaeval accompanist  extraordinaire." 
 
"Katherine Blake was already known for drawing the public's attention to the 
erotic potential of  Mediaeval Music through her singing with cult act act 
Miranda Sex Garden  
. "

"
 The Baebes first gig took place in a sprawling derelict churchyard at the 
end of the summer 1996. With torches flaming and  buckets of acid mead, it was 
a truly mediaeval experience. The Baebes did several more gigs that year 
leading up to their  hugely successful Mediaeval Christmas party which was held 
in a castle. It was packed to the battlements with a raucous and revelling 
Christmas crowd. 
"

"
 Not many singers of mediaeval choral music can be said to have performed in 
graveyards, rock venues and S&M clubs, but then, the Mediaeval Baebes aren't 
your average Early Music group."  
 "Ignoring the dry, academic approach of of 
other practitioners of this enchanting music, The Baebes  instead revel in its 
charm and mystery, and their extravagant, spirited performances have won them 
fans the world over." 


at present there are two albums available (I snagged both today).  their first 
album is all traditional and should be a hit with just aboutany SCAdian type

Salva Nos (1997, Virgin)
	 1. Salve Virgo Virginum
	 2. Now Springs The Spray
	 3. Ah Si Mon Moine
	 4. Adam Lay Ibounden
	 5. Fowles In The Frith
	 6. So Treiben Wir Den Winter Aus
	 7. The Coventry Carol
	 8. Gaudete
	 9. An Adult Lulliby
	10. Veni, Veni
	11. Salva Nos
	12. Verbum Caro
	13. Lo, Here My Heart
	14. Binnorie O Binnoire
	15. This Ay Nicht
	16. Miri It Is

their newest (second) album has much more new material.  if you have a fondness 
for say, Dead Can Dance, this should be to your liking.

Worldes Blysse (1999, Virgin)
	 1. Kinderly
	 2. All Turns To Yesterday
	 3.	Love Me Broughte
	 4. Beatrice
	 5. Ecce Mundi Gaudium
	 6. Waylaway
	 7. Alba
	 8. When Thy Turuf Is Thy Tour
	 9. Erthe Upon Erth
	10. Passing Thus Alone
	11. La Volta
	12. Pearl
	13. So Spricht Das Leben 
	14. Swete Sone
	15. C'est La Fin
	16. How Death Comes

some online links of interest 

http://imusic.com/showcase/contemporary/mediaevalbaebes.html

http://eden.vmg.co.uk/mediaevalbaebes.html

 their stufff is good for relaxing, general background, and would be most 
excellent cut together into a bard-in-the-box "feast tape" 
. highly 
recommended.

(for those in the Austin area, and who are quick, there were copies of both in 
the used bin's at Cheapo's on Lamar as of this afternoon 
 saturday, 99/09/03)

'wolf



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