#John Dowland

[adventuresofalgy]

It was another frosty morning, with a brisk northerly wind, and although the clouds swept over the sky at fairly frequent intervals, sometimes dropping a light dusting of tiny particles of snow and ice as they passed, there were some beautifully bright moments in between, which lit up the landscape for a short time.

Algy found himself a soft perch and gazed out at the long, dark shadows stretching all the way across the neighbouring croft. They seemed to be pointing at the illuminated snow-capped mountains of the Isle of Rum in the distance, and the enchanting view reminded him of some lines in a beautiful old song – a VERY old song – and he hummed quietly to himself "Look how the snowy mountains, Heaven’s sun doth gently waste".

Algy reflected that although the northern winter could certainly be beautiful to look at, it was also harsh, especially for the elderly and infirm, and he knew that some of his friends were mourning the loss of dear relatives and friends, for there are many who pass when temperatures fall and the sun sinks low in the sky.

So Algy dedicates this post and this beautiful early English Air especially to those friends who have lost loved ones and are thinking of them now:

Weep you no more, sad fountains; What need you flow so fast? Look how the snowy mountains Heaven’s sun doth gently waste. But my sun’s heavenly eyes View not your weeping, That now lie sleeping Softly, now softly lies Sleeping. Sleep is a reconciling, A rest that peace begets. Doth not the sun rise smiling When fair at even he sets? Rest you then, rest, sad eyes, Melt not in weeping While she lies sleeping Softly, now softly lies Sleeping.

[Algy is singing Weep you no more, sad fountains from The Third and Last Booke of Songs or Aires. Composed to sing to the Lute by the late 16th/early 17th century English composer and lutenist John Dowland.]

And for those who enjoy early music and would like to hear this beautiful song in a roughly authentic version, here is a lovely performance by Paul Agnew and Christopher Wilson:

[lesser-known-composers]

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Lachrimae pavan

Tuomas Kourula, lute

[tfblovesmusic]

Via Early Music Memes for Monteverdi-Loving Teens

[exhalereleased]

"VII. Dear, if you change" by John Dowland from Lute Songs of John Dowland: Transcribed for Voice and Lute transcribed by David Nadal

[burningvelvet]

Recently discovered this Renaissance musician John Dowland and am listening to people cover his songs... obsessed...

Can She Excuse My Wrongs by Farya Faraji

Flow My Tears by Musica Ficta

Go Crystal Tears by Emma-Lisa Roux

[poemoftheday]

Poem of the Day 24 September 2024

Weep You No More, Sad Fountains BY Dowland, John (1563 - 1626)

Weep you no more, sad fountains;

What need you flow so fast?

Look how the snowy mountains

Heaven's sun doth gently waste.

But my sun's heavenly eyes

View not your weeping,

That now lies sleeping

Softly, now softly lies

Sleeping.

Sleep is a reconciling,

A rest that peace begets:

Doth not the sun rise smiling

When fair at even he sets?

Rest you then, rest, sad eyes,

Melt not in weeping,

While she lies sleeping

Softly, now softly lies

Sleeping.

[gyuricaur]

Polgári értékeink ápolása történik, egy szimpatikus zenebolond szomszéd apukával megtanulunk néhány klasszikus gitárra átírt Dowland lantművet és el fogjuk játszani társaságban, ha addig élünk is.

[musicwithoutborders]

John Dowland /Daniel Estrem, The Frog Galliard I Dowland on 8 String Guitar, 2014

[mrbacf]

DOWLAND // 'In Darkness Let Me Dwell' by Alexander Chance and Toby Carr

[lutes-of-the-world]

A tour de force of a lute piece played perfectly on zither, in meantone temperament to boot.

[lesser-known-composers]

John Dowland (1563-1626) - If Floods Of Teares

Performed by OPHELIA: Sanna Kola, mezzo soprano, and Tuomas Kourula, archlute.

[churchofsatannews]

Vox Satanae - Episode #568: 16th-21st Centuries - Week of July 17, 2023

Vox Satanae – Episode #568 16th-21st Centuries We hear works by Cipriano de Rore, John Dowland, Johann Jakob Froberger, Johann Joseph Fux, Joseph Boulogne, Gioachino Rossini, Alexander Gretchaninov, and Ian Krouse. 140 Minutes – Week of 2023 July 17 Stream Vox Satanae Episode 568. Download Vox Satanae Episode 568.

[pangaeaseas]

got this stuck in my head but I was having trouble finding it because I confused John Dowland with John donne. Elizabethan problems...

[voicesofmusic]

Experience Dowland's Lachrimae as it would have sounded in the Elizabethan era. 🎻 #Dowland400

The Pavan

The pavane, a stately Renaissance dance, emerged in the 16th century. Characterized by its slow, processional pace and its duple meter, it was often paired with the quicker galliard. While its exact origins remain somewhat obscure, it's believed to have roots in Italian courtly dances.  

Pavanas were popular throughout Europe and were often composed for various instrumentations, including ensembles of viols, lutes, and keyboard instruments. They were frequently used as introductions to other dances or as standalone pieces.

Dowland's Lachrimae: A Masterpiece of Renaissance Music

John Dowland, a prominent English Renaissance composer, elevated the pavane to new heights with his composition Lachrimae, or Seven Tears. This work, published in 1604, is a collection of seven variations on a haunting theme. While the exact inspiration for the work is unknown, it is believed to reflect the melancholic spirit of the time, often referred to as the "Golden Age of Melancholy."  

Lachrimae is a significant piece in the history of music, showcasing Dowland's mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and emotional expression. The work's enduring popularity is a testament to its beauty and its ability to evoke a deep sense of longing and introspection.

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[poemoftheday]

Poem of the Day 10 July 2024

Weep You No More, Sad Fountains BY Dowland, John (1563 - 1626)

Weep you no more, sad fountains;

What need you flow so fast?

Look how the snowy mountains

Heaven's sun doth gently waste.

But my sun's heavenly eyes

View not your weeping,

That now lies sleeping

Softly, now softly lies

Sleeping.

Sleep is a reconciling,

A rest that peace begets:

Doth not the sun rise smiling

When fair at even he sets?

Rest you then, rest, sad eyes,

Melt not in weeping,

While she lies sleeping

Softly, now softly lies

Sleeping.