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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:- " Five go off; Five Speed Box ; Five Minutes to Midnight ; Fleece Yard Ceilidh Band ; Flash Co ; Flat Cat Ceilidh Band ; Florida ; Flowers and Frolics ; Fox Amongst the Chickens ; Free Spirit Band ; Freds Folks ; Gas Mark V ; Geckoes ; Gig CB (or the George Inn Giant Ceilidh Band) ; Glorishears Ceilidh Band ; " 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 Nottingham wedding music repertoire] [About Nottingham] [About music in Nottingham] [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] | | |