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Passion, Pestilence and Polyphony by Misericordia Misericordia : Passion, Pestilence and Polyphony.
 Sickeningly good medieval.

Music and song from the dark and troubled fourteenth century. From the rhythmic drive of bagpipes, hurdy gurdy and percussion to haunting three part polyphony via solo voice accompanied by gothic harp, this recording includes complex instrumental istampitas, love songs by Guillaume de Machaut and music from England, France and Italy. Performances are informed by medieval practice but occasionally artistic licence is allowed free expression, such as the long hurdy gurdy and dulcimer introduction to De' poni amor a me, adding to the distinctive style of the band.
Songs:

1. Me Lykyth Ever The Lenger
2. Trew On Wam
3. Salterello
4. Je Sui Aussi
5. Puis Qu'en Oubli
6. Belicha
7. Ecco La Primavera
8. Agnus Dei
9. Estampie (Robertsbridge Codex)
10. Lou Lou Lou
11. Trotto
12. Doulz Amis
13. J'aim Sans Penser Laidure
14. Donnez Signeurs
15. De 'Poni Amor A Me
16. Quand Je Sui
17. Douce Dame Jolie

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Release date: 5/22/2010
Misericordia lives in Okehampton England

Tagged as: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Medieval Romance, Classical Singing, Harp, Hurdy Gurdy, Pipes

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