Composer

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Jobst von Brandt

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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1:05

"Lass rauschen, Sichele, rauschen" is a German folk song that was arranged by Jobst von Brandt in the 16th century. The song was part of a collection of songs called "Frische teutsche Liedlein" which was published in 1573. The song is a love song that describes the sound of a brook and the feelings of the singer towards his beloved. The song has a simple structure and is composed of three verses and a refrain. The melody is in a major key and has a lively and cheerful character. The accompaniment is simple and consists of a lute or a guitar. The song is sung in a moderate tempo and has a light and flowing rhythm. The first verse describes the sound of the brook and the singer's desire to be near his beloved. The second verse expresses the singer's love for his beloved and his desire to be with her. The third verse describes the beauty of nature and the singer's happiness in the company of his beloved. The refrain "Lass rauschen, Sichele, rauschen" is repeated after each verse and expresses the singer's joy in the sound of the brook. The refrain is also a call to his beloved to join him in enjoying the beauty of nature. The song is characteristic of the German folk song tradition and reflects the simple and natural themes of love, nature, and the joys of life. The melody is memorable and has been popular for centuries. The song has been arranged for various instruments and has been performed by many artists over the years.

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