Three decades ago, amidst the humbling surroundings of rural Georgia, a young man bound to the relentless rhythms of factory work stumbled upon Delius' 'An English Rhapsody'. In that vulnerable moment, the timeless embrace of the music offered an oasis of serenity in a world of struggle. Today, as the melodies drift into the ears of the same man, they are not just notes but echoes of hope, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Time has changed much, but the peace this rhapsody brings remains a constant. A testament that music, in its purest form, bridges the divides of time, circumstance, and heart.
The pictures accompanying this piece here are delightful. I love rural England, far from the madness of the city and I'm at home just as much on the Somerset levels as I am on the Pennine Moors. This is stirring music indeed.
Within the last couple of months I've fallen in love with Delius music. At 69, harkens a former time for me, makes me so nostalgic. Edit: The more I listen to this(I'm now 71) it is becoming a go to piece. It captures me from start to finish.
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
@@stevesewall I just celebrated my 70th. I am so blessed yet know I am on the last part of my earthly journey. Delius brings out a melancholy in me. Not in a bad way but makes me very reflective of my journey. 🎶 ❤ It's like watching "How Green Was My Valley".
I don't know if he's underrated so much as out of fashion & not to everybody's taste...he somewhat awkwardly spans late-romantic, chromatic & impressionistic styles...of course, I think he should be much better appreciated! Grieg, I believe, thought well of him.
I think he is not underrated at all in musical terms but as Tony Patriarche says not in fashion so therefore not as popular as he once was. On a personal level that shouldn't matter as long as you get as much enjoyment from his beautiful music as I do!
It is difficult to accept that these glorious paintings are not photographs. The genius behind them is breathtaking. They lift the music to an another level. Linking them to the music is of course a skilful and brilliant achievement worthy of praise.
The appreciation of what we loosely describe as ‘classical’ must be taught in our schools, not just Public schools but State schools, where the wonder of Delius’ music amongst many others can be fully explored.
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Yes, because an experiment has shown that when children were offered to go to a Michael Jackson concert or to hear a symphonic piece which had been played for them in class and they could go and see it played live in a concert hall, THE MAJORITY chose the symphonic piece! They had never heard of symphonic music before. Their culture placed them in the pop aesthetic but their little souls recognized what is great in us, humans.
@@nicolasdelaforge7420 Sad isn't it. We say "we have to be realistic, the kids respond to/enjoy pop culture, so we have to give them that or they'll be bored" but we don't expose them to other things. Why? Because we're several generations into this and the "educators" weren't well-educated themselves.
His masterpiece in my humble opinion: it has memorable themes, a clear structure and a wide variety of textures, amazing harmonic invention - as far as I know nobody, apart from possibly Grainger, was doing it like this in 1907 - and a rhythmic impulse which I struggle to find in many other of his works whilst the climax is truly ecstatic (Solti and his CSO raised the roof here). It's one of those pieces that make you feel glad to be alive.
It's so excruciatingly sad that something like this will only garner a few thumbs ups while some no talent contemporary pop icon will get millions. It's a testament to the profound musical ignorance in society. This is a really beautiful piece. Thanks for posting.
Stop complaining. Have children and impart to them your love of the arts. If you're a parent then encourage your children to procreate and to do the same.
r4b32t11 Beecham was right about Delius "he had an extraordinary sense of the beauty of sound which has not been surpassed by any composer dead or alive in the world "
This is just lovely, the pics of British scenes are just wonderful, all the British composers deserve a LOT of thumbs up! We salute you all! Beautiful music, takes the stresses out of my day.
Delis and RVW accompanied by these beautiful images. Wonderful marriage. It's almost as though these are the soundtrack to a Thomas Hardy novel. Excellent work Colin, thank you for posting these.
Delius Florida Suite....some of the most beautiful music I have had the pleasure to listen to is strange this genius is not up their with the great masters
Among my top three favorite pieces of music: the slow passage with the soft, melodic air is surely one of the most beautiful things to ever grace the human ear. The RPO and Beecham are simply the best combination in this work.
A bit chocolate box,biscuit tin music and pictures for me,Ralph V Williams does the same romantic English rural nostalgia trip , that by all accounts didn't exist. That's not to say, some of V Williams music is delightful to hear,a few notches up from this.
Percy Grainger collected the beautiful folk song 'Brigg Fair' from the singer Joseph Taylor, himself a native of Brigg, Lincolnshire. Taylor was invited to the premiere of Delius's piece. He stood up in the audience and-- innocently and movingly-- began to sing the words of 'Brigg Fair'. 'It was on the fifth of August/ The weather fair and mild/ To Brigg Fair I did repair/ For love I was inclined....' Brigg Fair itself has been going since the thirteenth century.
Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
@@TheFolkRevivalProject There is no substitute for the power of the song itself, sung solo unaccompanied by an authentic carrier of the folk tradition.
These artists all loved the English countryside, so naturally they painted it a little better than it really was. But if the image isn't always true-to-life, the love is. And that makes looking at it worthwhile.
I disagree! Many areas of England are totally stunning even now. Back then they would be more so, as the landscape hadn’t been ruined by housing and industrial estates and motorways….electricity pylons, cooling towers, ribbon development, tower blocks, petrol stations…..etc etc
Delius was an internationalist who loved nature in general though, if anything surprisingly little of his output paints pictures of england. He was more inspired by scandinavian landscapes and folk music, probably bc of his friendship with Grieg. Brigg Fair is a pretty rare exception but probably did play it's part in establishing the british pastoral style (folk-inspired, impressionistic but still very melodic and breezy/''light'' sounding).
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Only recently discovered your exceptional photography and sense of harmonic landscape.many thanks for the visual wisdom. I was first introduced to Mr. Delius via Ken Russell's movie ,back in the late 60's early 70's.. it was such a pulsating time then...and many moments were shared in that vast garden.
What marvellous paintings and music combined! I only recently discovered Brigg Fair - though knew of other Delius favourites. The ecstatic climax at around 13 and a half minutes works well with the deep red painting.
ANOTHER GREAT PIECE, THANK YOU COLIN FOR ALL OF THE MUSIC YOU POST HERE. TO LIKE THIS MUSIC SHOWS ME YOU HAVE PEACE IN YOUR HEART, PLEASE KEEP IT UP, ROBERT
This work really is a masterpiece, and not just some idyllic rhapsody, but a brilliantly composed set of variations. Even though Delius actually didn't like Brahms, I think this work has some of the sonic qualities of Brahm's music, particularly in the way he evokes certain moods with the orchestration.
Fredrick Delius was a unique and had an astonishing longing for life , reflected in his incredible love of nature. For me the greatest music I have ever heard.
Music is as melodious as the pictures/painttings are beautiful,what a combination of art n music .Paintings accompanying with making the dimension more than perfect, indeed!
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
So far I have found most of Delius's music, however beautiful, a touch too soft and sentimental for my taste. When however he gets vigorous, like here in Brigg Fair and in his piano concerto, he is well up there with Vaughan Williams, Holst, Moeran et.al. This Rhapsody is particularly attractive. Strangely though I knew the name I'd never actually heard it ! So many thanks for introducing me to this work and making me open my heart more to Delius !
Delius is so often assumed to be a sentimental composer. I think he lays a trap. His music has a luscious-seeming surface and, attracted by the sweetness, you step in - to fall into an abyss of lacerating beauty and sadness combined, which is nothing less than a vision of life itself in all its drama. It is like a wild garden, and so is life. I have always responded to it powerfully, and glad to see I am not alone.
He could be both mellow and melodramatic, but there is no other composer like him.....I am a jazz fan primarily. but Delius transports me to another time and place....
A piece of an England now almost-disappeared. It's unfortunate that Delius didn't compose more works based on English folk-song. I love his music, generally.
+pattomuso I lived in Lisson Grove (briefly). The Carrington Avenue house belonged to his mother. or so I'm told. I lived in Burke Road, near to Carrington Avenue.
I saw a video of this piece played by the Berlin Philharmonic somewhere in Germany in an outdoor amphitheatre, wjth thousands of people sitting on hillsides and listening to this wonderful piece. Sadly here in North America this would never happen.
two years later and i sat on a hillside on long island and listened! Not the company of thousands, but rather dozens...one was my wife, so it made for a perfect evening.
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Thank you for such music and pictures , as one that went through the English secondary modern school system such places as yours helps fill the black hole school failed to fill or even hint at .
Thks so much for letting me know and appreciate Sibelius, this Sibelius, I mean....great choice, and remakable the matching with pictures....everything so British, so dear to my heart...and above all I adore this slow, sweet, living rhythm, a timeless rhythm, because a whole with the rhythm of the soul....thanks again to you all
+Larry Lanier Thank you Larry! It's great to know that people like what I do here. Of course 99% of the credit goes to the composer and the people who made the pictures. I just put them together! :)
Maybe the best thing written by my favorite composer. At the world premier the folksinger from whom Grainger collected the tune stood up and sang Brigg Fair at about 2:18 when Grainger's setting is heard
Thanks for the glimpse of paintings otherwise I’d likely not ever have seen, and music never before heard. All parts of history I hope will always inform humans of beauty and times worth remembering. There is the good and true blessed to consider above all else in our here and now too. History is inspiring and should be, to rise above the low’s and reach for our better natures.
Never heard this before but it's truly beautiful and makes you wish to savour e ery moment in England's countryside even though its over a 100 years since it was written. In many ways its a timeless piece
I read about Delius' "Brigg Fair" in Peter Watson's "Landscape of Lies", so I had to listen to it. The characters in the book mention Constable country, and that's just what I thought of while listening to this beautiful piece enhanced by paintings that reminded me of my trip to England many years ago. I found all of the artists and their works on Art UK's website, so I can now put a name to them. Perhaps I'll do it while listening to more Delius. Thank you, Colin, for this wonderful job.
I’ve added my endorsement 👍 to a ‘Long Lost World’ that, regrettably is lost for ever, but worthy nonetheless. The flowing and resonant tones of Delius depicting warm summer days, gently meandering rivers under fleeting clouds are tinged with a hint of menace of the storms to come (World War 1&2)? Thanks for sharing.
Il y a une totale perfection d'écriture musicale bénéfique à l'être humain car Frédéric Delius se révèle être un véritable humaniste dans sa musique, sans aucune affiliation idéologique avec les choix des philosophes dits humanistes. F.Delius possède la qualité d'émerveiller son auditeur , un peu comme la musique de Rimsky Korsakov.
A wonderful piece of music intertravened with the closeness of nature and calmness of life. Now mostly gone over the decades as technology and progress came to the forefront of society over agricultural amass.
Le diaporama est superbe et l'on ressent le bel hommage de Frederik Delius à sa terre d'origine , l'Angleterre . Le style de l'harmonie est à mettre en lien avec le français Joseph Canteloube , qui lui aussi a su défendre les beautés de l'Auvergne et de ses accents et dynamiques .Le commencement de brigg Fair ressemble à un prélude à l'après midi de Debussy dont le faune se serait échappé pour devenir simple fleur parmi les fleurs ou senteur au milieu d'autres senteurs , afin d'effacer le versant panthéiste de Debussy , musicien qui a marqué profondément la nouvelle musique occidentale , tout comme Manet , Monet , Pissaro et Sisley ainsi que le somptueux Renoir en ses oeuvres avaient marqué la nouvelle peinture dite impressionniste par l'aspect vivant des coloris et la spontanéité des figures .
Remi, je suis tout a fait d'accord avec ta reference a Canteloube, et avec tes autres commentaires. Dans ma jeunesse j'ai cru - de son nom - qu'il etait francais, idee renforce par la qualite de sa musique. E les sons abondants du cor anglais!
The music of Delius is an everlasting secret garden for me. Brigg Fair is one of his best along with A Walk To The Paradise Garden, Upon Hearing The First Cuckoo, Autumn from the North County Sketches and Over The Hills and Far Away IMHO. Delius is the only composer where the loveliness of his titles are equalled by the music
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02) "Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
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Three decades ago, amidst the humbling surroundings of rural Georgia, a young man bound to the relentless rhythms of factory work stumbled upon Delius' 'An English Rhapsody'. In that vulnerable moment, the timeless embrace of the music offered an oasis of serenity in a world of struggle. Today, as the melodies drift into the ears of the same man, they are not just notes but echoes of hope, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Time has changed much, but the peace this rhapsody brings remains a constant. A testament that music, in its purest form, bridges the divides of time, circumstance, and heart.
In this world of madness, a serene and calm moment. Nothing short of perfection.
Landscape pictures of rural life complement this nostalgic composition, and the photos of Delius, wife,Jelka and Grainger are a bonus.
The pictures accompanying this piece here are delightful. I love rural England, far from the madness of the city and I'm at home just as much on the Somerset levels as I am on the Pennine Moors. This is stirring music indeed.
Such a shame non of them are the place that the music is about “Brigg” in Lincolnshire!
Yes, the landscapes and subject matter are a splendid match for this composer's wonderful work. Such a relief from these times.
Listened to this having just found out that my great-great-great-grandmother was born in Brigg. Lovely piece.
Within the last couple of months I've fallen in love with Delius music. At 69, harkens a former time for me, makes me so nostalgic.
Edit: The more I listen to this(I'm now 71) it is becoming a go to piece. It captures me from start to finish.
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Ditto!
Listen to as much English classical music as you can, Vaughn Williams, Elgar, Frinzi, Butterworth etc, I'm sure you will love it all. Bless you.
@@TheFolkRevivalProject Thank you very much.
@@stevesewall I just celebrated my 70th. I am so blessed yet know I am on the last part of my earthly journey. Delius brings out a melancholy in me. Not in a bad way but makes me very reflective of my journey. 🎶 ❤
It's like watching "How Green Was My
Valley".
Fredrick Delius is so incredibly under rated. Some people don't even know who he is. He was a delightful composer...
I don't know if he's underrated so much as out of fashion & not to everybody's taste...he somewhat awkwardly spans late-romantic, chromatic & impressionistic styles...of course, I think he should be much better appreciated! Grieg, I believe, thought well of him.
I think he is not underrated at all in musical terms but as Tony Patriarche says not in fashion so therefore not as popular as he once was. On a personal level that shouldn't matter as long as you get as much enjoyment from his beautiful music as I do!
Day without Delius.
@@TonusFabri2024 no I disagree . Delius is the most inspiring artist 20th century .
Very true what it be like . I dare not think the modernat to Ralph
Heavenly beautiful!
Oh my word, those paintings are out of this world, such awesome music too, what more do I want on a dreary Saturday afternoon here in England.💜
@christinawatson7268 -- .......or even on a hot sunny afternoon in Acapulco.....Cheers!
It is difficult to accept that these glorious paintings are not photographs. The genius behind them is breathtaking. They lift the music to an another level. Linking them to the music is of course a skilful and brilliant achievement worthy of praise.
So beautiful...so haunting....so utterly lovely. There has never been another like Delius. He takes my breath away.
Yes, none like him. I once managed to work about a 3 -chord sequence that sounded like Delius into a choral piece I was writing...I felt so proud!
I agree! I can listen to his music over and over and be greatly moved each time.
Merci è vous, chers frères britanniques!
A most beautiful combination of music and art. Thank you.
The appreciation of what we loosely describe as ‘classical’ must be taught in our schools, not just Public schools but State schools, where the wonder of Delius’ music amongst many others can be fully explored.
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Yes, because an experiment has shown that when children were offered to go to a Michael Jackson concert or to hear a symphonic piece which had been played for them in class and they could go and see it played live in a concert hall, THE MAJORITY chose the symphonic piece! They had never heard of symphonic music before. Their culture placed them in the pop aesthetic but their little souls recognized what is great in us, humans.
@@nicolasdelaforge7420 Sad isn't it. We say "we have to be realistic, the kids respond to/enjoy pop culture, so we have to give them that or they'll be bored" but we don't expose them to other things. Why? Because we're several generations into this and the "educators" weren't well-educated themselves.
I want to jump right into the pictures and live in that time.... oh well.... beautiful music, beautiful visuals. thanks
and dammed hard physical labour, for little reward
Dont we all 🙏🏼🌹🤗
That's it! I've listened to this video countless times but just now saw your comment. Yes, I get so nostalgic for a simpler time.
Simply stunning. Thank you for uploading. Delius had dropped off my radar for a few years so it’s lovely to get reacquainted. 👍
His masterpiece in my humble opinion: it has memorable themes, a clear structure and a wide variety of textures, amazing harmonic invention - as far as I know nobody, apart from possibly Grainger, was doing it like this in 1907 - and a rhythmic impulse which I struggle to find in many other of his works whilst the climax is truly ecstatic (Solti and his CSO raised the roof here). It's one of those pieces that make you feel glad to be alive.
These wonderful paintings along with wonderful music. Completely wonderful.
It's so excruciatingly sad that something like this will only garner a few thumbs ups while some no talent contemporary pop icon will get millions. It's a testament to the profound musical ignorance in society. This is a really beautiful piece. Thanks for posting.
Amen, Mr. L.
True. Those of us that enjoy this music are rare individuals that will soon be swallowed by stupidity and decadence.
Stop complaining. Have children and impart to them your love of the arts. If you're a parent then encourage your children to procreate and to do the same.
This music is enchanting...
r4b32t11 Beecham was right about Delius "he had an extraordinary sense of the beauty of sound which has not been surpassed by any composer dead or alive in the world "
How peaceful 🙂
... beautiful..
Colin mate , a wonderful video,an arcadian eulogy to life itself.Keep up the goodwork
This is just lovely, the pics of British scenes are just wonderful, all the British composers deserve a LOT of thumbs up! We salute you all! Beautiful music, takes the stresses out of my day.
How evocative of a bygone time it is.I love the Delius
Delis and RVW accompanied by these beautiful images. Wonderful marriage. It's almost as though these are the soundtrack to a Thomas Hardy novel. Excellent work Colin, thank you for posting these.
Glad you liked them, Paul! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
if you are troubled or sad, just listen to Delius--the world will get brighter---
This video is fantastic. The music and picture selection form the perfect marriage
Delius Florida Suite....some of the most beautiful music I have had the pleasure to listen to is strange this genius is not up their with the great masters
Among my top three favorite pieces of music: the slow passage with the soft, melodic air is surely one of the most beautiful things to ever grace the human ear. The RPO and Beecham are simply the best combination in this work.
A bit chocolate box,biscuit tin music and pictures for me,Ralph V Williams does the same romantic English rural nostalgia trip , that by all accounts didn't exist. That's not to say, some of V Williams music is delightful to hear,a few notches up from this.
Listening to this having a cup of tea and looking out at the hot sunshine in an English garden ........England ....I love you so
Beautiful nostalgic almost sad times never to return again
the great Delius ...so amazing...so GREAT !
Moving, calming, evocative. Beautifully done.
How beautiful. ❤️ Its Cleansing for the soul.. 🙏🏼
Percy Grainger collected the beautiful folk song 'Brigg Fair' from the singer Joseph Taylor, himself a native of Brigg, Lincolnshire. Taylor was invited to the premiere of Delius's piece. He stood up in the audience and-- innocently and movingly-- began to sing the words of 'Brigg Fair'. 'It was on the fifth of August/ The weather fair and mild/ To Brigg Fair I did repair/ For love I was inclined....' Brigg Fair itself has been going since the thirteenth century.
Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
@@TheFolkRevivalProject There is no substitute for the power of the song itself, sung solo unaccompanied by an authentic carrier of the folk tradition.
A nice story, but it didn't actually happen.
You have created timeless music with art. Please continue this wonderful homages to these artists.
Brilliant mixture of sublime music and superb paintings!
Absolutely England & beautiful
You have captured the feel of the music with your choice of lovely landscape paintings.....well done!
A winning combination of visual and aural creativity - thank you.
These artists all loved the English countryside, so naturally they painted it a little better than it really was. But if the image isn't always true-to-life, the love is. And that makes looking at it worthwhile.
I disagree! Many areas of England are totally stunning even now. Back then they would be more so, as the landscape hadn’t been ruined by housing and industrial estates and motorways….electricity pylons, cooling towers, ribbon development, tower blocks, petrol stations…..etc etc
Delius was an internationalist who loved nature in general though, if anything surprisingly little of his output paints pictures of england. He was more inspired by scandinavian landscapes and folk music, probably bc of his friendship with Grieg. Brigg Fair is a pretty rare exception but probably did play it's part in establishing the british pastoral style (folk-inspired, impressionistic but still very melodic and breezy/''light'' sounding).
Dear Colin, you have created a work of art from a collection of works of art. Thanks, for the beautiful paintings, and the photos @05;00.
This music reminds me of the English countryside nature with villages, wheat fields, hedgerows, and small rivers
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Je ne connais pas la campagne anglaise ni ses villages, mais cette musique me "parle" ce qui confirme que la musique est universelle ......
Beautiful paintings to go with lovely music, so good together, love it many thanks Colin.
I feel transported into a different world listening to this, a world that existed long ago and will never return :(
Thank you, Collin for your amazing collection, for pleasure to listen something special and beautiful
Thanks very much. I'm very glad you like it!
Rare if not unique to see such a beautifully thought out sequence of images. Wonderful upload.
Beautiful! I feel sorry for the seven tone deaf people who gave this piece the thumbs down
what you say ? ?
Warm thanks and greetings from Sweden!
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Colin: Thank you. Your eyes and ears see and hear only what is sublime. The world needs your sensibilities.
Only recently discovered your exceptional photography and sense of harmonic landscape.many thanks for the visual wisdom.
I was first introduced to Mr. Delius via Ken Russell's movie ,back in the late 60's early 70's.. it was such a pulsating time then...and many moments were shared in that vast garden.
+PaulUbanaJones So glad you enjoyed it Paul, and thanks for taking the time to comment.
So beautiful.
What marvellous paintings and music combined! I only recently discovered Brigg Fair - though knew of other Delius favourites. The ecstatic climax at around 13 and a half minutes works well with the deep red painting.
Glad you like it Ian. Delius is not one of my all-time favourite composers but this is a great piece, I think.
Such apt and beautiful pictures! They kept me fascinated more than the music.
Thank you. Balm of Gilead for the soul. Much appreciated. Simonline
Thanks for the post of paintings and gorgeous music...it is delicately dramatic in its folk-like inferences. Thanks, Colin.
Definitive performance, and lovely visual coordinations. Love this music -- have for a long time now. Thanks.
ANOTHER GREAT PIECE, THANK YOU COLIN FOR ALL OF THE MUSIC YOU POST HERE. TO LIKE THIS MUSIC SHOWS ME YOU HAVE PEACE IN YOUR HEART, PLEASE KEEP IT UP, ROBERT
Thanks Rob! Good luck to you.
This work really is a masterpiece, and not just some idyllic rhapsody, but a brilliantly composed set of variations. Even though Delius actually didn't like Brahms, I think this work has some of the sonic qualities of Brahm's music, particularly in the way he evokes certain moods with the orchestration.
Fredrick Delius was a unique and had an astonishing longing for life , reflected in his incredible love of nature. For me the greatest music I have ever heard.
Music is as melodious as the pictures/painttings are beautiful,what a combination of art n music .Paintings accompanying with making the dimension more than perfect, indeed!
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Thanks a lot for information
Delius was right. Music begins where words and actions reach their uttermost limit of expression. Terrific in every way! (Thanks for the upload.)
Maravillosa conjunción de música y excelentes pinturas.¡¡¡
ブリッジもディーリアスも全作品を所持していますが、兎に角、美しく英国に対する愛着に満ちた作品ばかりです。全てが素晴らしいですね。
Wonderful job Colin, I wish I had a big screen I could watch it on.
Bella música y magnificas pinturas
So far I have found most of Delius's music, however beautiful, a touch too soft and sentimental for my taste. When however he gets vigorous, like here in Brigg Fair and in his piano concerto, he is well up there with Vaughan Williams, Holst, Moeran et.al. This Rhapsody is particularly attractive. Strangely though I knew the name I'd never actually heard it ! So many thanks for introducing me to this work and making me open my heart more to Delius !
Delius is so often assumed to be a sentimental composer. I think he lays a trap. His music has a luscious-seeming surface and, attracted by the sweetness, you step in - to fall into an abyss of lacerating beauty and sadness combined, which is nothing less than a vision of life itself in all its drama. It is like a wild garden, and so is life. I have always responded to it powerfully, and glad to see I am not alone.
He could be both mellow and melodramatic, but there is no other composer like him.....I am a jazz fan primarily. but Delius transports me to another time and place....
Well spotted, the Piano Concerto is a marvel. Eventyr is another vigorous piece that breaks with the idyllic pattern.
Musical colours. A sensitive marriage and thank you. Would that more people felt drawn to the music of Frederick Delius.
I love Delius ! tks for your videos
Bon travail, belles peintures, merci.
Thank you Collin was nice music to listen to.
A piece of an England now almost-disappeared. It's unfortunate that Delius didn't compose more works based on English folk-song. I love his music, generally.
I grew up a few blocks from Grainger's childhood home in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
+pattomuso I used to live close to there. Was the Grainger house in Carrington Avenue?
+Peter Lloyd - I thought it was Lisson Grove (between Power St. & Glenferrie Rd.). I was in Railway Pl. off Evansdale Rd. next to rail station....you?
+pattomuso I lived in Lisson Grove (briefly). The Carrington Avenue house belonged to his mother.
or so I'm told. I lived in Burke Road, near to Carrington Avenue.
My first encounter with Delius, many years ago. Wonderful 😊
I saw a video of this piece played by the Berlin Philharmonic somewhere in Germany in an outdoor amphitheatre, wjth thousands of people sitting on hillsides and listening to this wonderful piece. Sadly here in North America this would never happen.
+R Ferguson yes that was for the BPO's yearly Waldbühnenkonzert in 2007 :D i saw that too!
two years later and i sat on a hillside on long island and listened! Not the company of thousands, but rather dozens...one was my wife, so it made for a perfect evening.
This melody is comfortable and soothing to the ears and the mind
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Thank you for such music and pictures , as one that went through the English secondary modern school system such places as yours helps fill the black hole school failed to fill or even hint at .
Excellent - did not of this composition before, thank you!
Thks so much for letting me know and appreciate Sibelius, this Sibelius, I mean....great choice, and remakable the matching with pictures....everything so British, so dear to my heart...and above all I adore this slow, sweet, living rhythm, a timeless rhythm, because a whole with the rhythm of the soul....thanks again to you all
... so beautiful...
ONE THING THAT PISSES ME OFF ABOUT DELIUS' MUSIC IS THAT IT ENDS SO QUICKLY, WHEN I'M LISTENING TO DELIUS I DON'T EVER WANT IT TO END !!!
I'm trying to view all of your videos today. Yours is still my favorite TH-cam channel!
+Larry Lanier Thank you Larry! It's great to know that people like what I do here. Of course 99% of the credit goes to the composer and the people who made the pictures. I just put them together! :)
You have created a time machine of sorts. It truly is amazing how one can be transported via pictures and music. It makes me long for simpler times.
+Colin And perhaps just a tiny bit of credit to the musicians who are performing.....
Maybe the best thing written by my favorite composer. At the world premier the folksinger from whom Grainger collected the tune stood up and sang Brigg Fair at about 2:18 when Grainger's setting is heard
Thanks for the glimpse of paintings otherwise I’d likely not ever have seen, and music never before heard. All parts of history I hope will always inform humans of beauty and times worth remembering. There is the good and true blessed to consider above all else in our here and now too. History is inspiring and should be, to rise above the low’s and reach for our better natures.
Thank you for this excellence in life.
Never heard this before but it's truly beautiful and makes you wish to savour e ery moment in England's countryside even though its over a 100 years since it was written. In many ways its a timeless piece
I read about Delius' "Brigg Fair" in Peter Watson's "Landscape of Lies", so I had to listen to it. The characters in the book mention Constable country, and that's just what I thought of while listening to this beautiful piece enhanced by paintings that reminded me of my trip to England many years ago. I found all of the artists and their works on Art UK's website, so I can now put a name to them. Perhaps I'll do it while listening to more Delius. Thank you, Colin, for this wonderful job.
You're very welcome. Many thanks for taking the time to comment, Jackie.
I much prefer the the music of Delius n RVW to a lot of other great composers because it's emotionally beautiful n relaxing!
Pinturas y música en conjunción maravillosa..¡¡¡¡¡
I’ve added my endorsement 👍 to a ‘Long Lost World’ that, regrettably is lost for ever, but worthy nonetheless. The flowing and resonant tones of Delius depicting warm summer days, gently meandering rivers under fleeting clouds are tinged with a hint of menace of the storms to come (World War 1&2)? Thanks for sharing.
Il y a une totale perfection d'écriture musicale bénéfique à l'être humain car Frédéric Delius se révèle être un véritable humaniste dans sa musique, sans aucune affiliation idéologique avec les choix des philosophes dits humanistes. F.Delius possède la qualité d'émerveiller son auditeur , un peu comme la musique de Rimsky Korsakov.
A wonderful piece of music intertravened with the closeness of nature and calmness of life. Now mostly gone over the decades as technology and progress came to the forefront of society over agricultural amass.
Maravillosa música en armonía con bellas pinturas..
Le diaporama est superbe et l'on ressent le bel hommage de Frederik Delius à sa terre d'origine , l'Angleterre . Le style de l'harmonie est à mettre en lien avec le français Joseph Canteloube , qui lui aussi a su défendre les beautés de l'Auvergne et de ses accents et dynamiques .Le commencement de brigg Fair ressemble à un prélude à l'après midi de Debussy dont le faune se serait échappé pour devenir simple fleur parmi les fleurs ou senteur au milieu d'autres senteurs , afin d'effacer le versant panthéiste de Debussy , musicien qui a marqué profondément la nouvelle musique occidentale , tout comme Manet , Monet , Pissaro et Sisley ainsi que le somptueux Renoir en ses oeuvres avaient marqué la nouvelle peinture dite impressionniste par l'aspect vivant des coloris et la spontanéité des figures .
Je dunny unnerstand wot you is writing regardes les Franglais.
@@jingleman1 dumb English, incapable d'apprendre une langue étrangère
Remi, je suis tout a fait d'accord avec ta reference a Canteloube, et avec tes autres commentaires. Dans ma jeunesse j'ai cru - de son nom - qu'il etait francais, idee renforce par la qualite de sa musique. E les sons abondants du cor anglais!
Those clanging bells at the climax remind me of Mahler`s 7th Symphony!
The music of Delius is an everlasting secret garden for me. Brigg Fair is one of his best along with A Walk To The Paradise Garden, Upon Hearing The First Cuckoo, Autumn from the North County Sketches and Over The Hills and Far Away IMHO. Delius is the only composer where the loveliness of his titles are equalled by the music
This song is taken from the singing of an English farm bailiff named Joseph Taylor (1833-1910), the only traditional source of the song. Taylor was recorded by Percy Grainger singing the song in 1907. You can hear him singing it, and learn about the history of the song, by clicking on this link: th-cam.com/video/3PxQ37K3rQs/w-d-xo.html (3:02)
"Grainger's recordings and transcriptions of Taylors's singing came to the attention of the composer Frederick Delius, who requested and secured permission to use Grainger's harmonies in his own arrangement of one of Taylor's songs, Brigg Fair. Taylor was a guest at the first performance, at the Queen's Hall in London, and reputedly stood to sing along."
Love all those pieces. Also, In a Summer Garden and Song of Summer. His music speaks to my soul.
Never knew about this composer until today and I'm utterly convinced
Great music.
thank you for your channel...:)
+galas062 You are most welcome. I hope you will continue to enjoy my videos and (more important) the music!
Colin yes, you are one of my fav channels...:)