Patchwork by Hesperus - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Apparently, music from the Renaissance and frontier America has more in common than one might think. Hesperus has made a career of melding musical styles with a great degree of success.

Their instrumentation includes traditional string, wind, and percussion from across the globe. Rather straight renditions of popular pieces from these two different time periods sound quite authentic; it is their juxtaposition that highlights the similarities in form and melody.

Their choice in Renaissance music leans toward 13th and 14th-century Spanish and French pieces, usually traditional music that had been appropriated by a composer and preserved for posterity. The dances in particular absolutely transcend time--the Flemish "Ohne Fels" could just as easily have originated in Louisiana.

When performed alongside traditional blues pieces such as Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago," the time and distance between Renaissance Europe and early America melts away. The result speaks volumes to the tradition of folk music and the rhythms and melodies that move us all.

1. Ad Mortem Festinamus

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Anonymous; Composer

2. Morning Blues

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

3. Oritz's Hoedown

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

4. Cantiga/ballad Of Little Saide

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

5. Alta Trinita/railroadin' Through The Rocky Mountains

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

6. Drunkard's Lament

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

7. Spanish Fandango

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Pete Steele; Composer

8. Sweet Home Chicago

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer

9. Veille Cantigas

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

10. Hobokentanz

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Cliff "ukulele" Edwards; Composer

11. For No Good Reason At All

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

12. The Devil And The Farmer's Wife

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

13. Sales Tax Toddle

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

14. Bulldoze Blues

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: H."ragtime Texas" Thomas; Composer

15. La Valse De Bombarche

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

16. Ma Tredol Rossignol

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

17. Lone Star Rag

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

18. Willie Moore

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

19. Johnson Boys

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

20. Beatrice/ukranian Tune

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

21. Saltarello/the Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me

Primary Artist: Hesperus; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Folk, Americana, Celtic Folk, Chamber Group

Label

eOne Music International Classics

Music Distribution Service

E1 [Koch Entertainment]

Country

United States

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 24, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

99923745327