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Quotations about the Barndance BandThe barndance 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:- " Sacramento Street; Stone Circle; Sun Mountain Fiddler; Tale; Tanglefoot; Durty Linen; The Aardvarks ; Albireo ; All Blacked Up - Gig list - Notes and Recordings ; Alf Alfa and the Wild Oats ; The Angel Band ; Angels of the North - Northern Ceilidh. ; Asha ; Bash Street Dance Band ; Bang on the Wall ; " Folk Song lyricsFolk 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:- "A Hundred Years Ago - - A hundred years is a very long time, - Oh yes, oh, - A hundred years is a very long time - A hundred years ago. - 2. They used to think that pigs could fly - Oh yes, oh, - I don't believe it no, not I - A hundred years ago. - - 3. They thought the moon was made of cheese - Oh yes, oh, - You can believe it, if you please - A hundred years ago. - - 4. They thought the stars was set alight - Oh yes, oh,By some good angel every night - A hundred years ago. CLICK HERE [About Barndance Bands] [Ensembles in Berkshire wedding music repertoire] [About Berkshire] [About music in Berkshire] [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] | | |