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This is our version of this seventeenth century ballad, also known as Child Ballad 126.
The song file was available in the EverythingPak 2015. But we did a lot of editing on it, using RTs and Soundfont midi files.
If you listen closely you'll notice that, with every verse an instrument is added.
In that era songs tended to repeat the verse again and again (they lacked a real chorus).
In this case there were 12 verses, we chose to use only 8.

Hope you like it, any comments are welcome.

Rob and Anne-Marie

Song specifics:
Style is _CFPBTMW.STY (Med CountryWaltz 2FngerPkGuit)
1123:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 140
1127:Pedal Steel, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 110
825:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 140
823:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Country Waltz Sw 140
1430:Mandolin, Rhythm PopWaltz Ev 180
1173:Accordion, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100
RealDrums: NashClassicWaltzSw^1-a:SideStick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat
Flute/Violin: Musyng Kite sf2


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

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Rob and Anne-Marie, again you've excelled with both your versatility and ability to deliver quality from such a broad spectrum of music. This new genre proves that beyond doubt.

Your video captures the medieval spirit perfectly, and this is further complimented by the build you have introduced throughout the song.

Another first class delivery!


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Beautifully done. Superb vocal and a really great arrangement perfectly evoking the period.
You showed great imagination in putting that together. Of course the video was a great accompaniment.

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This is simply outstanding. I loved it. Quick question, what do you mean when you say the song file is available in the Everything PAK? Where do I find these song files?


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Excellent production. I love medieval movies so this had my interest from start to finish. Great video.


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Hi Rob & Anne-Marie.

Loved it!

Made me think of John Renbourn and Pentangle, if you go back that far.

Super arrangement - very clever building of the parts.

Great vocals, too.

Very, VERY, nice.

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Hi, Robin & Marion !!:))


you go so good together
that it is a great pleasure
to hear you sing !:))

I cannot do anything else
than bow my grey head
before you in great awe
over your mastery !:))

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Hi Rob & Anne-Marie,

great vocals and arrangement which mirrors the spirit of that time.
The video adds a lot to the mood.

Guenter

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Thank you Trevor, Peter. and Josie.
Josie: you can find the songs here:
D:\bb\Folk Songs (D = our drive, yours may vary)


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

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Rob & Anne-Marie,

Nice! Great job of capturing the right sound for such a song.

Super arrangement. Excellent mix. Excellent vocals (always).

Not sure this could be done any better...

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Rob and Anne-Marie,

Now that is cool! Great arrangement and delivery - loved it.

Bob

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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Excellent production. I love medieval movies so this had my interest from start to finish. Great video.


Thanks Charlie!

Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Rob & Anne-Marie.

Loved it!

Made me think of John Renbourn and Pentangle, if you go back that far.

Super arrangement - very clever building of the parts.

Great vocals, too.

Very, VERY, nice.

ROG.



Thanks ROG, nice to be compared to those two!

And thanks "Little Dan" ,Guenter, Floyd and Bob!


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Nice work... I liked the way you built it up as it goes along.

Thanks for pointing out there are folk songs in the everything pack.... not that I'll use them but nice to know they are there. One never knows....

Good job.


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Hi Ann-Marie & Rob ...

We'v e always enjoyed songs in which the racks are layered in progression with each subsequent verse. terrific video! And Rob, your vice is perfect for this song ... excellent. Kudos to both of you.

Alan & Di


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That was very cool. Loved words wound their way around the melody. I also loved the way the song built up as each verse progressed.


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Another quality production, expertly put together!! Very nice arrangement, perfect vocals, and a visually rich video. Up to your usual high standards!! Take care. Greg

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Like others have said the build was very effective,
the vocals were great and the imagery well illustrated
the period. We would like to add that the very interesting
selection of RT's not only sounded fine but further shows
the amazing versatility of BIAB in the hands of talented
musicians.

Well done!!


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Terrific arrangement and vocals/harmonies.
Love how you layered it as it goes along.
To me it has a wonderful theatrical vibe like a folk song in a broadway play.

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Thank you Herb, David and Scott.
Much appreciated!

Rob & Anne-Marie


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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