Category Archives: traditional music

A Tale of Two Lowells

Posted on March 10, 2019 by L. M. Bernhardt

As I was helping out a bit in the archives at work last week, I came across a familiar name in an unfamiliar context: the name of Lowell Mason, which (as it turns out) refers to two very different men … Continue reading →

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A Little Southern Harmony

Posted on April 7, 2018 by L. M. Bernhardt

In a previous post, I spent a little time looking at shape note music and sacred harp singing, mostly in the context of considering the authenticity — whatever one takes that to mean — of various settings of “What Wondrous Love … Continue reading →

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What Wondrous Tune Is This?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by L. M. Bernhardt

I am not really the sort of person who would normally have a favorite hymn (although I have worked as a church musician). Weirdly, I happen to have two: “Be Thou My Vision” and “What Wondrous Love Is This” (sometimes … Continue reading →

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An Entirely Unnecessary Defense

Posted on March 17, 2018 by L. M. Bernhardt

According to my dear old Dad, if there is any justice or truth in the world, the phrase “…and one more thing” will be the inscription on my headstone after I shuffle off this mortal coil. He’s not wrong. Last … Continue reading →

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365 DotU, Day 62: Absurd and Morbid

Posted on July 19, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

As I contemplated adding some Tom Waits to my cover repertoire, it occurred to me that it might be interesting to try a traditional tune that shares a name with the Waits song I had in mind: “The Last Rose … Continue reading →

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365 DotU, Day 41 Goes TradCore!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

Well, not really. But still, I’ve gone a little bit over to the (Irish) traditional side of the Force today, as I continue to explore more-or-less a capella sounds for the week. The tune is an old traditional bit of singing … Continue reading →

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