Composer

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John Eccles

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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12:24

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

John Eccles was an English composer who lived from 1668 to 1735. He was known for his contributions to the English Baroque era of music, and his works were often performed in the royal court. One of his most famous works is the "Mad Songs (3)", which was composed in the late 17th century. The "Mad Songs (3)" is a collection of three songs that were written for a solo voice and basso continuo. The songs are titled "I Burn, My Brain Consumes to Ashes", "Restless in Thought, Disturbed in Mind", and "No More, Cruel Nymph, No More". The songs are characterized by their melancholic and introspective themes, which reflect the popular literary and artistic trends of the time. The first song, "I Burn, My Brain Consumes to Ashes", is a lament about the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics describe the speaker's agony as they watch their beloved with someone else, and the music is filled with dissonant harmonies and sudden shifts in tempo that reflect the speaker's emotional turmoil. The second song, "Restless in Thought, Disturbed in Mind", is a meditation on the nature of existence and the futility of human endeavors. The lyrics describe the speaker's sense of ennui and despair, and the music is characterized by its slow, mournful melody and sparse accompaniment. The third song, "No More, Cruel Nymph, No More", is a farewell to a lover who has betrayed the speaker's trust. The lyrics are filled with bitter recriminations and curses, and the music is marked by its aggressive rhythms and harsh, dissonant harmonies. The "Mad Songs (3)" premiered in the late 17th century, and quickly became popular among the English aristocracy. The songs were often performed at private concerts and salons, and were praised for their emotional depth and musical complexity. Today, the "Mad Songs (3)" are considered to be one of John Eccles' most important works, and are still performed by musicians and singers around the world.

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