ANST - cd review: Mediaeval Baebes
j'lynn yeates
jyeates at realtime.net
Fri Sep 4 16:17:15 PDT 1998
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
... truth is the sword of us all (lords of the new church)
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