I am a Somerset boy, and Sharpe took songs from my village; but he never understood the sheer hell of being an agricultural labourer who knew our songs. He did not exploit us. At worst, he patronised my ancestors. But thank God he did.
Great program, by the way would anyone happen to know the name fo the band performing the very first song "the Trees grow so high". it is beauitfully arranged but I can't seem to find it on the internet. thank you for your help.
I am a Somerset boy, and Sharpe took songs from my village; but he never understood the sheer hell of being an agricultural labourer who knew our songs. He did not exploit us. At worst, he patronised my ancestors. But thank God he did.
Beautiful!
never heard of this chap until now.
Very informative...
Excellent !
Great program, by the way would anyone happen to know the name fo the band performing the very first song "the Trees grow so high". it is beauitfully arranged but I can't seem to find it on the internet. thank you for your help.
Good old England
Piano arrangements of about 40 folktunes here, inluding some by Cecil Sharp: ua-cam.com/video/zy9egeFMMDQ/v-deo.html.
Ask your father or mother about their songs. Better yet if they are still around, your grandparents.
Idiotic projection of modern posturing towards an absolute hero. Thank God for Cecil Sharp and Ruth Tongue for saving our Somerset heritage!
I cannot say more than well done. But did C Sharpe understand that they sung them to help both men and women through a hard and monotonous day?
My Dad lives in Somerset and owns a scythe he cuts the grass with and has a mangle by the back door. It's not changed that much
Is this Liza Carthy narrating?
I made the comment before watching the video