Efenwealt Wystle
Nocturn for Good Friday Nocturn for Good Friday
Lyrics by Pierre Abelard (circa 1100), music by me, translation by Helen Waddel in Medieval Latin Lyrics
When the Sun Was in Your Hair When the Sun Was in Your Hair
a love song for my wife. I'd love to hear Jon Anderson singing this...
On the Sea On the Sea
Pastime With Good Company Pastime With Good Company
A rocked-up version of this classic song by King Henry VIII of England. Inspired by a performance by Jethro Tull.
Are Ye Sleepin Maggie? Are Ye Sleepin Maggie?
An old Scottish tune by Robert Tannahill
Heloise & Abelard 576486 Heloise & Abelard 576486
A new recording of this song I wrote about these famous lovers from the early 12th century
Lamento di Tristano Lamento di Tristano
This is a 14th century italian dance piece performed on synthesized cittern with a Jethro Tullish introduction ala their 'Minstrel in the Gallery' album
Highlander Blues Highlander Blues
We Be Three Poor Mariners We Be Three Poor Mariners
a drinking song from Thomas Ravenscroft circa 1600
Heloise & Abelard Heloise & Abelard
Based on the 12th century romance and the letters of these 2 remarkable characters.
Valdemar's Song Valdemar's Song
I wrote this song about two people who greatly shaped my identity in the SCA, which has greatly influenced who I am as a person.
Another Cantiga 357247 Another Cantiga 357247
One of those lovely Cantigas de Santa Maria, circa 1250
Cantiga de Arielle Cantiga de Arielle
music from the Cantigas de Santa Maria circa 1200. Lyrics by me, in tribute to Duchess Arielle the Golden as her royal bard. She sat through an entire day of bardic competitions.
I'm a Saxon I'm a Saxon
Roland Roland
An adaptation of the heroic epic Song of Roland. Words and music by Johnna Bernstein. Used by permission
Place Called Home Place Called Home
Dedicated to my Father-in-law upon his death. Karl was an awesome man, a composer, and musician, and a big encouragement to me.
Fair Maid of Islington Fair Maid of Islington
This 16th broadside ballad appears in several editions of 'Pills to Purge Melancholy' a collection of lewd and ribald songs. The tune is also known as the dance 'Sellinger's Round'.
No Shame in Hufflepuff No Shame in Hufflepuff
More Harry Potter madness. I maintain that Hufflepuffs are great people. I mean someone has to do my laundry...