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Quotations about the Barn Dance BandThe barn dance band has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. References to the music, musicians and instruments are plentiful. Here are some quotations:- " Peeping Tom ; Petronella ; The Arrdvark Ceilidh Band ; OCCASIONAL PUB BAND; CAFE SOL; SIMON CARE TRIO; THE CAT'S WHISKERS; CAPTAIN SWING; THE SUSSEX PISTOLS; MOONDANCE; DEMPSEY'S LOT; MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS; DR. FAUSTUS; SPIKE ISLAND BAND; THE WHOLE CABOODLE; " Folk Song's Fascinating WordsFolk music is a reflection of the history of music through the ages, to modern day. Many of the great classical composers have drawn on folk tunes for inspiration for their symphonies and other great works. Similarly, the lyrics of folk songs provide a history of love, hate, politics and social change from the earliest days to the present. Hear is just one example:- "The Garden - - A Garden contemplation suits, - And may instruction yield, - Sweeter than all the flow'rs and fruits - With which the spot is filled. - 2. Eden was Adam's dwelling place, - While blest with innocence; - But sin o'erwhelmed him with disgrace, CLICK HERE [About Barn Dance Bands] [Ensembles in The Lake District wedding music repertoire] [About The Lake District] [About music in The Lake District] [About Wedding Venues] [About Wedding Ceremonies registrars, ministers and music] [About other kinds of music such as jazz or folk] [Frequently Asked Questions FAQs] [Ensembles1] [Ensembles2] [Ensembles3] [Ensembles4] [Links] [Home Page] |