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Henry Bard
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Singer of historical English songs from across the centuries. Hear the stories and facts behind the songs performed in locations around the beautiful and ancient city of York, England and the surrounding area.
Greensleeves - A 16th Century English Folk Song
Greensleeves is probably the most famous of all early English songs. It was first registered in September 1580 as a broadside ballad by Richard Jones, as "A Newe Northen Dittye of ye Ladye Greene Sleves”
Henry VIII did not compose Greensleeves! It’s a romantic myth that he wrote it for Anne Boleyn. He did however compose a lot of other music that has survived. We know it’s a later piece if music as it is written in a style influenced by Italian tastes which didn’t make it to England until Elizabeth the first's reign.
As far as the subject matter, one theory is Greensleeves could be about a promiscuous lady, who’s clothing has become stained from rolling in the grass whilst making love! However, this could also be seen as a misinterpretation from the point of view of the singer, as Lady Greensleeves seems to be spurning his advances and casting him off discourtesously!
Greensleeves is mentioned in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor when Falstaff exclaims, "Let the sky rain potatoes! Let it thunder to the tune of ‘Greensleeves’!”
The location here is The Manor House at Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire. It is a fine example of a traditional cruck framed building from the Tudor period. The entire building was saved from collapse, moved piece by piece and lovingly reconstructed in it’s new location at the museum on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Please check out www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk for more information on this wonderful museum.
Henry VIII did not compose Greensleeves! It’s a romantic myth that he wrote it for Anne Boleyn. He did however compose a lot of other music that has survived. We know it’s a later piece if music as it is written in a style influenced by Italian tastes which didn’t make it to England until Elizabeth the first's reign.
As far as the subject matter, one theory is Greensleeves could be about a promiscuous lady, who’s clothing has become stained from rolling in the grass whilst making love! However, this could also be seen as a misinterpretation from the point of view of the singer, as Lady Greensleeves seems to be spurning his advances and casting him off discourtesously!
Greensleeves is mentioned in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor when Falstaff exclaims, "Let the sky rain potatoes! Let it thunder to the tune of ‘Greensleeves’!”
The location here is The Manor House at Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire. It is a fine example of a traditional cruck framed building from the Tudor period. The entire building was saved from collapse, moved piece by piece and lovingly reconstructed in it’s new location at the museum on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Please check out www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk for more information on this wonderful museum.
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A Caveat for Cut-Purses - A 17th Century English Broadside Ballad
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This song dates from sometime between 1647 - 1665 and would have been sung on the streets of England. It is printed with this opening description. 'With a warning to all purse-carriers: Shewing the confi-dence of the first, and the carelesnesse of the last; With necessary admonitions for them both, lest the Hangman get the one, and the Begger take the other.' It warns of the common occurrence o...
The Three Ravens - A 17th Century English Folk Song
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This old folk song first appeared in a compilation by Thomas Ravenscroft published in 1611. It is thought to originate from an earlier carol, 'Corpus Christi,' which indicates that it may have it's original as far back as the 15th Century! The song tells the story of a Knight that has died. His trusty hounds and hawks protect his body from the three ravens, which is then taken and buried by a f...
This is the performance of Greensleeves I've always been looking for! Thank you
"Lady Greensleeves' answer to Duncyn her friend"
I'm doing a master's in Early Modern History. I've studied Ballards quite a bit. Subbed in the hope you cover more from the English Broadside Ballad Archive.
Absolutely gorgeous.
An extraordinary ambiance, a profound aesthetic vision, and masterful music! Bravo! Thank you for this, sir!
holy cow this was amazing, you got a new subscriber from mexico lad
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A fine rendition,Bravo.
I like that your dressed in the Elizabethan fashion
Very nice, very artistic! Thank you!❤
Best version I've ever heard. The outfit does it as well
The best that I've ever seen, thank you.
Am I seeing a renaissance minstrel :)
I have listened to many renditions of this song and this is by far the best, the video also! Now I need to go through all your other material!
Nice! Subscribed.
Great cover, tis a beautiful song!
So nice voice 😮
I can hardly wait for more😊
Thanks for this 👍
Sorry Sir, but l won't give you a break 😂 until l see WHAT IF A DAY OR A MONTH OR A YEAR on your channel.😊
Et La Musique de Noël
so happy i stumbled upon this video and channel!! the outfit brings it all together :) awesome stuff!!
Thank you!
You sir, are greatly underrated
Thank you Captain!
Breathtaking ❤
Thanks Marco!
My mothers favorite song. Makes me think of her. Ty.
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Amazing, great rendition. I love the outfit and the scenery matching the period.
I’m glad you like it!
I’m glad you like it!
Nice job!
Thank you 🙂
Sounds great man
Thanks!
This has really nice production, good lighting, and better voice. Glad to find you at 200 before 20k!
Thank you for your kind words!
1 word to describe it AMAZING
Oh wow, thank you!
You sing it like no other!
You’re too kind, thank you!
Who needs time travel when ya got these videos? Once again, another fabulous rendition, my good man.
Thank you!
YESSS GOOD GOOD Getting the notification for this video, I was so giddy - such style and substance from a bard of the Elizabethan fashion was never before needed more! Thank you for your art.
I do hope I am correct in saying this your style is Elizabethan, uh oh
You’re welcome! I’m very happy you like it!
@@rafeverao4105 You are correct!
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I hit the like button before listenning, because I knew what was coming!
Thank you!
Omg me too 🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤
it s like... listening a pretty famous ballade by a different voice listened before playing other folk songs it s like the soul of the troubadour becoming the song, so the one singing it s the song-soul rather the voice, mon amie, gorgeous
Merci!
It sounds great! I cannot wait to see more from you. I’d love to hear Cavalilly Man sung by you.
Thank you! I’ll add it to the list!
Awesome music, voice and interpretation, thank you for posting it here. Wish l could meet you someday.
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Thou hast, sure, a wonderfull syngyng voice.
I thank thee greatly!
Awesome ❤
Thanks Marco!
Ahh my favourite folk song of old, thank you dear bard for your hard work and beautiful skill!
Gratitude for your thanks!
Brilliant work - I do hope you perform more in future. Here's to hoping for your success!!
Thank you, I’m planning lots more performances!
I looked up 17th Century English Folk music because I'd heard western music originated from this style and you can really hear it. Thanks this deserves more views
Thank you Fredrik!
Dear Bard, could you be so kind to perform old ballad Lord Gregory by R. Burns (O mirk, mirk is this midnight hour)?
I shall add it to my repertoire!
What a shame that this song did not even get 1000 views in 9 months. It is well sung, played and produced, all while trying to preserve our history
At least you have enjoyed it Kai. I thank thee!
Unfortunately good music's been slowly forgotten, day by day...😢
It puts me in mind of The Hanging Tree, in that it's a catchy tune with lyrics that on paper, oh they already appear to be fairly strong and meaningful, certainly. But once sung... ah, that is when the power of the message *really* begins to show, really captures our attention. Think things through and proceed (at great risk) only if it's truly worth it, because death is no joke, it can't be undone.
Very well put. Thank you!
Most excellent, sir! Where did you get that wonderful hat?
Thanks Graham. My friend Paul Ventress made it. Look him up, his work is brilliant.
Absolutely excellent performance! I hope you’re able to do more
Thanks Dwayne. More songs coming soon!
Just beautiful! I would love to see more like this.
Thank you. More coming soon!
Will you be recording more songs? These are really good.
Yes I’m planning a whole series. More videos will be uploaded soon. Thanks for watching.
@@HenryBard Also, do you sell the recordings? Digital or CDs?