Composer

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Mönch von Salzburg (Herrmann)

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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2:34

"Ich het czu hannt geloket mir" is a medieval song composed by Mönch von Salzburg (Herrmann) in the 14th century. The exact date of its composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1350 and 1370. The song is written in Middle High German and is classified as a Minnelied, a type of love song popular in medieval Germany. The song consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and is written in a rhyming pattern. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a range of only five notes. The song is performed a cappella, without any instrumental accompaniment. The first stanza of the song describes the speaker's longing for his beloved. He laments that he has been locked out of her heart and begs for her love. The second stanza describes the beauty of the beloved, comparing her to a rose and a lily. The third stanza expresses the speaker's hope that his love will be reciprocated and that he will be able to win the heart of his beloved. "Ich het czu hannt geloket mir" is characteristic of the Minnelied genre, which often features themes of courtly love and unrequited love. The song is notable for its simple melody and repetitive structure, which allows the lyrics to take center stage. The use of imagery, such as the comparison of the beloved to a rose and a lily, is also typical of the Minnelied genre. The song has been performed and recorded by numerous artists over the years, and remains a popular example of medieval German music. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Minnelied genre and the timeless themes of love and longing that it explores.

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