| All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals; The King's Singers | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 69842
Category: Music
Artists: John Dowland, Thomas Morley, Thomas Weelkes, John Wilbye, William Byrd, John Farmer, The King's Singers
Publisher: EMI Classics
Studio: EMI Classics
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
Label: EMI Classics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 49265
UPC: 077774926522
EAN: 0077774926522
ASIN: B000002RPZ
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | English Madrigals: A Little Pretty Bonny Lass | | • | English Madrigals: Weep No More, Thou Sorry Boy | | • | English Madrigals: Shoot False Love | | • | English Madrigals: Now Is The Month Of Maying | | • | English Madrigals: Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing | | • | English Madrigals: Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above | | • | English Madrigals: Since Robin Hood | | • | English Madrigals: Though Philomela Lost Her Love | | • | English Madrigals: O Wretched Man | | • | English Madrigals: Weep, O Mine Eyes | | • | English Madrigals: The Nightingale, The Organ Of Delight | | • | English Madrigals: Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho! | | • | English Madrigals: Cruel, Behold My Heavy Ending | | • | English Madrigals: Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone | | • | English Madrigals: Sing We And Chant It | | • | English Madrigals: On A Fair Morning | | • | English Madrigals: Oft Have I Vowed | | • | English Madrigals: Is Love A Boy? | | • | English Madrigals: Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find | | • | English Madrigals: All At Once Well Met | | • | English Madrigals: Construe My Meaning | | • | English Madrigals: Lord! When I Think | | • | English Madrigals: Cruel, Wilt Thou Persever | | • | English Madrigals: Fine Knacks For Ladies | | • | English Madrigals: Strike It Up, Tabor | | • | English Madrigals: I Love, Alas I Love Thee | | • | English Madrigals: Farwell, Dear Love | | • | English Madrigals: See, See The Shepherd's Queen | | • | English Madrigals: Have I Found Her | | • | English Madrigals: Lady Your Words Do Spite Me | | • | English Madrigals: Were I A King | | • | English Madrigals: Come Again | | • | English Madrigals: Tan Ta Ra, Cries Mars | | • | English Madrigals: Why Should I Love? | | • | English Madrigals: This Sweet And Merry Month Of May |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very pleased June 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this CD. True, I could have listened on line before buying but that would have taken the fun out of the purchase. Besides, I really didn't care for the CD the first couple of times I listened but now I really love it. It's not something to listen to all the time but given the right circumstances e.g. a small gathering of friends, it's perfect. If I'd listened to online, I wouldn't have purchased it.
 Sumptuous and mellow November 27, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The six men of the King's Singers present sweet and light-hearted madrigals of such English composers as Morley, Weelkes, Dowland, Wilbye and Byrd. The thirty five selections include "Now is the Month of Maying", "Though Philomela Lost Her Love", "Sing We and Chant It," the celebration of tobacco entitled "Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!" and a host of other fa-la-la-la-la venues interspersed with wistful laments. I love the rich, sonorous sound of a male vocal ensemble, with countertenors, tenor, baritones and bass, and these six singers do a great job. Occasional instrumental accompaniments by lute and tabor are included, but this group doesn't really need it--I could listen to them for hours all by themselves. Also quite enjoyable, as well as educational, is their earlier release, "The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour: Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany". For a more risque' take on the vocal music of Renaissance England, you might get a kick out of "The Art of the Bawdy Song" by the Baltimore Consort with the Merry Companions.
One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals March 27, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Any fan of the King's Singers will regret not having this album in their collection. This album offers a veritable feast of the choicest English madrigals found on any comparable album. From the obligatory "Now is the Month of Maying" and "Fair Phyllis" to the more obscure "Tan ta ra, cries Mars," there is certainly enough on this album to bring a smile to lovers of Renaissance music - and a spark of recognition to anyone who sang traditional madrigals in high school or university. For serious students of early music, this album comes very highly recommended. Among the more sonorous offerings on this album, Jones' "Farewell, Dear Love" and Dowland's "Come Again," cannot be ignored. Nor can Bennet's immortal "Weep O mine eyes" be matched more musically than here by the King's Singers. This album has been played again and again for almost 6 years as both serious listening and background working music. And it has yet to lose its delight.
A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal August 16, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
With 35 tracts to enjoy you're sure to find a couple of favorites. I gave this CD 4 of 5 stars compared to 5 stars for the King's Singers World Madrigal Tour CD. If you prefer all your songs in English, this will be your 5 star CD. Tract 32 "Come again" is my favorite due to the surperb tenor lead and melodic development. Compared to many polyphonic early music styles (1300s-1485), this era (1500-1610) provides many memorable melodies.
A wide variety April 28, 2000
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an excellent sampling of English madrigals. This presentation, given by an older roster of the Singers, is a nice introduction to the world of the madrigal, and English madrigals in particular.
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