William Byrd "the Battell" (excerpt) My Lady Nevell's Book

[BuchouKuruta]

I can study the touch with this wonderful video, thanks so much master.

[ernststolz]

welcome and good luck

[Allihaveismusichoe]

This was the worst piece I've ever had to listen to,

[ernststolz]

Can you explain why

[SunriseHealthFoods]

booooooorrrrinnngggg... you can predict everything that happens.

[ernststolz]

yes? who says

[SunriseHealthFoods]

@ernststolz well it would be better if he made the rythm a little more calmer... it bounces around too much

[ernststolz]

@SunriseHealthFoods one has to respect the composer's intentions

[gorddowny420]

IM A BATTELL!

[MrBenjigee]

The left hand should be more about counterpoint than hammering out 3-4 note chords like the piano.

[seanb109]

@MrBenjigee Byrd most likely wrote this for a muselaar, the type of virginal whose keys are placed to the right. If you don't already know, this means the left hand jacks are in the middle of the strings, resulting in unwanted noises when notes are played in quick succession in the bass. For this reason the piece purposefully lacks complex left hand movement.

[MrBenjigee]

Wonderful tune, but the playing is a bit insensitive

[monteverdi1567]

Have you also played "the Hunt," by JOhn Bull? Also in the Fitzwilliam book. I think it would be one you'd play very well.

[Keytaster]

I think Byrd's music and genius is highly underestimated by the broad public

[ernststolz]

sure

[kiskiniteamo]

this is a very good

[ernststolz]

Thank you

[nikolaimedtner]

This is my favourite piece right now. Incredible what music can be made with a simple C major chord :)

[ernststolz]

Yes that is true, I still remember what an overwhelming impression it gave me, the first time I heard this.

[AnimeIsAwsome14]

....uh....yay

[goingfortheone1]

These renaissance keyboard pieces just scream "rock" to me.

Perhaps I'm too much of a progrock freak though.

They certainly are powerfully emotional though.

[ernststolz]

Yeah!

[tonyyyyguitar]

great to hear this - I have been 'trying' to play this on my keyboard with mixed success!Enjoyed the visuals too - you put a lot of artistic effort into this

[ernststolz]

thanks, kind of hobby I think.

[flautadeorfeo]

Very beautiful and descriptive. I enjoy the artwork as well.

[allengarvin]

I love this piece, especially when played on a Flemish instrument! I like the rather reedy bass notes. Though you left out my favorite parts, the Irish March and the Bagpipes.

[firebreathone]

very interesting piece of music

[Luthval]

Very impressive ! and very nice video work. Great art !

Thanks

Val ;-)

[Monrealese]

Beautifull!! With the pictures it's almost if you are there in the frontline.

[ernststolz]

Yes indeed, for once I really could utter all my aggression, I think.

[chriswales19]

This is superb, and what a stunning instrument. Bravo, thank you for sharing !

[ernststolz]

nice compliment; it is a drumming instrument isn't it?

[kidneykutter]

Very nice. I like the battle pictures superimposed on the battaille!

[ernststolz]

thanks!