Victorian Eveningis a curious blend of sounds, one that pays tribute to the Paradise Riflebirds’ love of musical experimentation. And with such a mix of themes – both lyrically and musically – it’s only fitting that the band provide a bit of a roadmap to this Aus...
Lyrics: Track 9 by Salla Hakkola & Osmo Ikonen Track 15 by Salla Hakkola & Matt Dusk Track 18, 22 by Salla Hakkola Additional musicians: Track 8 Meri-Tuuli Saarnio, accordion Track 9 Osmo Ikonen, vocals & piano & brass arrangement, Topi Korhonen, guitar ...
Despite the fact that Henry VIII’s order to dissolve the monasteries resulted in widespread destruction of English material culture, one surviving song demonstratesthat troubadour influence had reached England whenFoweles in þe frithwas written.Bryd one brere(bird ona briar), 1290–1320, the ea...