What leads me to think the guesses about historical 'figures in the monarchy are correct, is his usage of medieval words, like servant, pledge, troth. Also the guitar and melody has a decidedly medieval vibe.
@junkbondtrader7 Those words are modern English (post Chaucer). Old or Middle English would have pronounced the ending vowel ruining the rhythm. The Dulcimer Jones plays is medieval, but the harpsicord is Elizabethan .and Keith's guitar would have only been played in chords until the 18th century. Rhythm is Chaucer and rhyme scheme (AABCCA) is post Elizabeth. I have no idea when the six-note scale was popular.
Great song to dance to imaging the man wears a wig and the lady is wearing 16 petticoats and a corset. Don't forget to bow to each ither often. "Pray me, My Lady, would you...
@junkbondtrader7 Those words are modern English (post Chaucer). Old or Middle English would have pronounced the ending vowel ruining the rhythm. The Dulcimer Jones plays is medieval, but the harpsicord is Elizabethan .and Keith's guitar would have only been played in chords until the 18th century. Rhythm is Chaucer and rhyme scheme (AABCCA) is post Elizabeth. I have no idea when the six-note scale was popular.
Great song to dance to imaging the man wears a wig and the lady is wearing 16 petticoats and a corset. Don't forget to bow to each ither often. "Pray me, My Lady, would you honor me with a position on your dance card?"
What leads me to think the guesses about historical 'figures in the monarchy are correct, is his usage of medieval words, like servant, pledge, troth. Also the guitar and melody has a decidedly medieval vibe.
@junkbondtrader7 Those words are modern English (post Chaucer). Old or Middle English would have pronounced the ending vowel ruining the rhythm. The Dulcimer Jones plays is medieval, but the harpsicord is Elizabethan .and Keith's guitar would have only been played in chords until the 18th century. Rhythm is Chaucer and rhyme scheme (AABCCA) is post Elizabeth. I have no idea when the six-note scale was popular. Great song to dance to imaging the man wears a wig and the lady is wearing 16 petticoats and a corset. Don't forget to bow to each ither often. "Pray me, My Lady, would you...
@junkbondtrader7 Those words are modern English (post Chaucer). Old or Middle English would have pronounced the ending vowel ruining the rhythm. The Dulcimer Jones plays is medieval, but the harpsicord is Elizabethan .and Keith's guitar would have only been played in chords until the 18th century. Rhythm is Chaucer and rhyme scheme (AABCCA) is post Elizabeth. I have no idea when the six-note scale was popular. Great song to dance to imaging the man wears a wig and the lady is wearing 16 petticoats and a corset. Don't forget to bow to each ither often. "Pray me, My Lady, would you honor me with a position on your dance card?"