Composer

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Thomas Morley

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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before 1593

Publication Date

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1593

Average_duration

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2:10

"God morrow, faye ladies of the may" is a madrigal composed by Thomas Morley, an English composer, organist, and theorist of the Renaissance era. The piece was composed in the late 16th century, around 1595, and was first published in his collection "The Triumphs of Oriana" in 1601. The madrigal is written for five voices, with the text in English. It is a part-song, which means that each voice sings a different melody, but they are all harmonized together. The piece is in a lively and joyful mood, with a fast tempo and a dance-like rhythm. The madrigal is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with the words "God morrow, faye ladies of the may," which is a greeting to the ladies of May, a traditional English celebration of the arrival of spring. The music is light and playful, with a lively rhythm and a cheerful melody. The second movement is slower and more contemplative, with the words "The fields abroad with colours pied." The music is more complex, with intricate harmonies and a more serious tone. The final movement returns to the joyful mood of the first, with the words "Thus have I wooed thee, sweet, for many a sport." The music is fast and lively, with a dance-like rhythm and a playful melody. Overall, "God morrow, faye ladies of the may" is a charming and delightful madrigal that captures the spirit of spring and the joy of life. It is a testament to Morley's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and entertaining.

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