I wonder what would John Dowland think if he knew that we consider his music "lit af"?

He'd be flattered mate!

hahaha it's a 21st century compliment so, he would be pleased =)

I have no idea what you are all talking about, so whether you liked it or not, this conversation is interesting! Thanks for that!

Your average "ah yes, this wonderful piece of sadness from the 17th century truly evokes the sentiment of grief in my delusional human heart" fan Vs The ultra Chad "this shit lit af 🔥" Enjoyer

That is pretty hard to understand when when you learnt English and it isn’t your primary language

@@riftmanhun5243 I get you. It is not much better even if your command of the language is decent. However, knowing the text one has to admit: Mr. De Ryke actually sings it quite clearly. Coming back to the original comment: Thank you!

@@riftmanhun5243 i feel the same reading william blake's poems, even though I have a very good understanding of the language. Something feels eerie about the way he wrote, but to be fair, its hard for native english speakers to understand him as well. Poets like him and percy byshee shelly feels like a world prize when I am finally able to interpret their poems, it takes a lot of fucking effort. Such profound kind of art is not meant to be translated, cause so much power is lost during the transcription. They are meant to be experienced as they are (although I think they were somewhat transcribed from the arcaic anglo-saxon language to the more modernized english, don't know for sure). But john dowland (and henry purcell for that matter) communicate very intimately with my soul. Their words cut deeply into my heart, like there, they were always etched. To me, there is something very magical, though solemn, about their pieces.

Thank you, Robertson. It's a good life to sing such beautiful music, and your kind words are very touching.

Yes.

I have just started having singing lessons and this is one of the songs I have to learn. Very well sang pal you totally nailed it.

@@xvminutes Hey Ryan which vocal type are you?

Absolutely adore you, Lori! Let's catch up soon.

I like the deeper tone of the baritone as opposed to the usual higher pitch vocals done for this song. It's a shame he didn't also have the deeper sounding Theorbo at this time to properly accompany these dark vocals.

Wow! That is one of the nicest things I've ever read! Please be in touch. That means a lot!

Isn't it just!?

just nice not to have a castrated counter-tenor murder it

dunno man. search up gucci gang

Absolutely 10000^

You need to hear some old hymns if you think that

Thank you, Mikae! That's very kind!

Those are some really, really nice compliments. Thank you so much! Truly!

+Owen Longley *lutenist

fair play aha

+Owen Longley :D

Спасибо (говорю за них, так как тоже причастна, потому что сняла это видео :)

Thank you!

Thanks!

Diferent times, other aesthetics. I think, this music was originaly meant to be played in smaller/private places. So the singer would not need to project the voice as would be supposed to do in a sec.XIX/XX concert hall. I think he is sitting down to have better connection with the lute, like a chamber music formation. (sorry my english, not a native) best regards!

Thank you, Jackie. That means the world to me!

What is the purpose of stating this? Try to appreciate the opportunity to engage such sublime beauty

Thank you. Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston, IL.

99% correct. Oud is fretless. What looks like frets on the neck of the lute is tied strings, which can be angled to suit the player or key, so they function as frets. And there are frets on the body that are fixed, if you look very closely. I too, am filled with curiosity, so I research as much as possible

@@richardstevens4230 interesting.. kinda like a sitar you mean..? And thanks..

Sheherazade Poppy Roou Was thinking the same, haha damn

so cute, he looks like toby maguire

Clearly you're not talking about me. This is awkward. But Brandon is undoubtedly very handsome. Thanks for watching!

Oh yeah

Some how I read: "That's one cute Leninist" Must have been studying the Russian revolution to much lately.

Are you really Steve Buscemi? Are you sure? And no, you're probably not talking about me anyway. But if Steve Buscemi asked me to cut my nails, I would. But then I'm not a lutenist.

Huch! Du machst ein sehr gutes Argument, aber es war ein wunderschöner Raum, der verfügbar war, als wir ihn brauchten! Wir haben das Beste mit dem gemacht, was wir hatten. :)

agreed needs to be performed by a counter tenor

You are right! It is VERY, VERY GOOD!