John Dowland, Thomas Morley, Thomas Weelkes, John Wilbye, William Byrd, John Farmer, The King's Singers - All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals; The King's Singers

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Artist(s)	John Dowland, Thomas Morley, Thomas Weelkes, John Wilbye, William Byrd, John Farmer and The King's Singers
Studio	EMI Classics
Release Date	October 25, 1990
UPC Code	077774926522
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Tracks

1. A Little Pretty Bonny Lass - The King's Singers, Farmer, John
2. Weep No More, Thou Sorry Boy - The King's Singers, Tomkins, Thomas
3. Shoot False Love - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
4. Now Is the Month of Maying - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
5. Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing - The King's Singers, Weelks, Thomas
6. Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above - The King's Singers, Weelks, Thomas
7. Since Robin Hood - The King's Singers, Weelks, Thomas
8. Though Philomela Lost Her Love - The King's Singers, Morley, Tthomas
9. O Wretched Man - The King's Singers, Wilbye, John
10. Weep, O Mine Eyes - The King's Singers, Bennet, John
11. The Nightingale, the Organ of Delight - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
12. Come Sirrah Hack, Ho! - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
13. Cruel, Behold My Heavy Ending - The King's Singers, Wilbye, John
14. Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone - The King's Singers, Farmer, John
15. Sing We and Chant It - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
16. On a Fair Morning - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
17. Oft Have I Vowed - The King's Singers, Wilbye, John
18. Is Love a Boy? - The King's Singers, Byrd, William
19. Say, Love If Ever Thou Didst Find - The King's Singers, Dowland, John
20. All at Once Well Met - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
21. Construe My Meaning - The King's Singers, Farnaby, Giles
22. Lord! When I Think - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
23. Cruel, Wilt Thou Persever - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
24. Fine Knacks for Ladies - The King's Singers, Dowland, John
25. Strike It up, Tabor - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
26. I Love, Alas I Love Thee - The King's Singers, Morley, Thomas
27. Farewell, Dear Love - The King's Singers, Jones, Robert
28. See, See the Spepherds Queen - The King's Singers, Tomkins, Thomas
29. Have I Found Her - The King's Singers, Pilkington, Francis
30. Lady Your Words Do Spite Me - The King's Singers, Wilbye, John
31. Were I a King - The King's Singers, Mundy, John
32. Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite - The King's Singers,
33. Tan Ta Ra, Cries Mars - The King's Singers, Weelkes, Thomas
34. Why Should I Love? - The King's Singers, Kirbye, George
35. This Sweet and Merry Month of May - The King's Singers, Byrd, William

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User Reviews

Very pleased

I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this CD. True, I could have listened on line before buying but that would have taken the fun out of the purchase. Besides, I really didn't care for the CD the first couple of times I listened but now I really love it. It's not something to listen to all the time but given the right circumstances e.g. a small gathering of friends, it's perfect. If I'd listened to online, I wouldn't have purchased it. June 9, 2007

Sumptuous and mellow

The six men of the King's Singers present sweet and light-hearted madrigals of such English composers as Morley, Weelkes, Dowland, Wilbye and Byrd. The thirty five selections include "Now is the Month of Maying", "Though Philomela Lost Her Love", "Sing We and Chant It," the celebration of tobacco entitled "Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!" and a host of other fa-la-la-la-la venues interspersed with wistful laments. I love the rich, sonorous sound of a male vocal ensemble, with countertenors, tenor, baritones and bass, and these six singers do a great job. Occasional instrumental accompaniments by lute and tabor are included, but this group doesn't really need it--I could listen to them for hours all by themselves. Also quite enjoyable, as well as educational, is their earlier release, "The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour: Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany". For a more risque' take on the vocal music of Renaissance England, you might get a kick out of "The Art of the Bawdy Song" by the Baltimore Consort with the Merry Companions. November 27, 2002

One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals

Any fan of the King's Singers will regret not having this album in their collection.

This album offers a veritable feast of the choicest English madrigals found on any comparable album. From the obligatory "Now is the Month of Maying" and "Fair Phyllis" to the more obscure "Tan ta ra, cries Mars," there is certainly enough on this album to bring a smile to lovers of Renaissance music - and a spark of recognition to anyone who sang traditional madrigals in high school or university. For serious students of early music, this album comes very highly recommended.

Among the more sonorous offerings on this album, Jones' "Farewell, Dear Love" and Dowland's "Come Again," cannot be ignored. Nor can Bennet's immortal "Weep O mine eyes" be matched more musically than here by the King's Singers.

This album has been played again and again for almost 6 years as both serious listening and background working music. And it has yet to lose its delight. March 27, 2002

A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal

With 35 tracts to enjoy you're sure to find a couple of favorites. I gave this CD 4 of 5 stars compared to 5 stars for the King's Singers World Madrigal Tour CD. If you prefer all your songs in English, this will be your 5 star CD. Tract 32 "Come again" is my favorite due to the surperb tenor lead and melodic development. Compared to many polyphonic early music styles (1300s-1485), this era (1500-1610) provides many memorable melodies. August 16, 2000

A wide variety

This is an excellent sampling of English madrigals. This presentation, given by an older roster of the Singers, is a nice introduction to the world of the madrigal, and English madrigals in particular. April 28, 2000

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