Composer

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Thomas Campion

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Lute Song

Average_duration

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2:06

"Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire" is a song composed by Thomas Campion, an English composer, poet, and physician. The song was composed in the early 17th century, during the Renaissance period. It was first published in Campion's collection of songs titled "A Booke of Ayres" in 1601. The song is a part of the genre of English lute songs, which were popular during the Renaissance period. It is a solo song, accompanied by a lute or a keyboard instrument. The song has four movements, each of which is characterized by a different mood and tempo. The first movement is marked "Allegro," which means fast and lively. It is a joyful and celebratory movement, with the singer exclaiming "Fire, fire, fire, fire! Lo here I burn in such desire." The movement is characterized by a lively melody and a rhythmic accompaniment. The second movement is marked "Adagio," which means slow and expressive. It is a more introspective movement, with the singer reflecting on the pain and suffering caused by love. The melody is more lyrical and expressive, with the accompaniment providing a gentle and supportive backdrop. The third movement is marked "Allegro," and it returns to the joyful and celebratory mood of the first movement. The singer proclaims "Love, love, love, love! The lowd'st echo is a groan." The melody is lively and energetic, with the accompaniment providing a rhythmic and harmonic foundation. The final movement is marked "Adagio," and it is a reflective and melancholic movement. The singer laments the pain and suffering caused by love, and the melody is slow and expressive, with the accompaniment providing a gentle and supportive backdrop. Overall, "Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire" is a typical example of the English lute song genre, with its combination of lively and introspective movements, expressive melodies, and rhythmic accompaniments. It is a testament to Campion's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the complex emotions of love and desire in his music.

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