Uploaded by noonoobaggins on Dec 16, 2010
Saint Stephen performed by Magpie Lane, produced by Tim Healey.
A carol sung by tradition on 26th December, the feast of Saint Stephen who is, in the New Testament, the first Christian martyr. A version appears in "Some Ancient Christmas Carols (1822)".
This version is sung by Andy Turner, who voice suit this so well, with backing by Ian Giles (perfect team) and Mat Green on fiddle. This track is taken from "Wassail) and would be the orginal line up.
I have used photos of the group and religious art wort for St Stephen, with medieval pictures for the other art work. I love Andy's singing on this.
Magpie Lane:-
The musicians of Magpie Lane first came together in the winter of 1992-93 to record "The Oxford Ramble", a collection of songs and tunes from, or about, Oxfordshire. Although originally conceived as a one-off recording project, the band soon took on a life of its own. The success of "The Oxford Ramble" led to the release of a second CD, "Speed the Plough", a year later; to be followed shortly afterwards by "Wassail: a Country Christmas" and "Jack in the Green". The celebration of beer in song "A Taste of Ale" was commissioned by highly respected author and folksong scholar Roy Palmer, to accompany his book of the same name, and was the first to feature new recruit Benji Kirkpatrick. Next came "Six for Gold" with Sophie Polhill and Marguerite Hutchinson in the line-up, alongside Benji, and original members Ian Giles, Mat Green and Andy Turner. The band's most recent recording, the only so far to feature Jon Fletcher, is another Christmas CD, "Knock at the Knocker, Ring at the Bell".
I have no connection with Magpie Lane or make any profit or finacial gain from this. I do not own the oild paintings or drawings and some great photos of the group belong to Peter Burnham, many thanks Peter,
He has other folk groups on his flickr site, well worth a visit.
Please enjoy this festive tune.
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i wish the whole of this album was on here :(
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who is the artist of the painting of 3:58..?
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It's title is "The Hunter" by Pieter Breughel the elder. They are often used to illustrate the Little Ice Age, such as this winter scene from his series on the seasons.
Thanks for watching.
noonoobaggins 1 year ago