Wednesday, October 12, 2005

The Most Famous Song In The World. 12 October

On this day, 12 October in 1609,probably the most famous song ever written was published by Thomas Ravenscroft, an English composer, theorist and editor. He is best known (although never very well known) as a composer of rounds and for compiling collections of folk music.

Some of the music he compiled has acquired astonishing fame, even though his name is rarely, if ever, associated with it. His most famous piece was published in a collection of works entitled Deuteromelia. He published also a book of psalms as well as two other collections of songs. Many of his works are now long forgotten but they include 11 anthems, 3 motets for five voices and four fantasias for viols.

Three Blind Mice, see how they run.

1 comment:

atticus said...

been trying to post a comment here. anyway, here's to sting and the beatles. from your part of the planet. my favorites.