Thursday, December 9, 2010

God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman - Annie Lennox



I've always adored Annie Lennox and this is so incredibly beautiful. Love the vintage postcard, dream-like quality, yet there is something oddly medieval about it too. And she must have a thing for riding crops, staffs, etc.! As if one could refuse to be merry?

Thanks to two FB friends who shared this!!
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19 comments:

  1. Larry MacDougallDecember 9, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Fabulous !
    Thanks MM - it kind of reminds me of some the recent Christmas music from Loreena Mckennitt.

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  2. Medieval MuseDecember 9, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Larry - right you are - Loreena's new cd is fabulous as well.

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  3. KatkaDecember 9, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Perfect song, I love music with atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

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  4. mermaidenDecember 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    that's quite spectacular.

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  5. bright starDecember 9, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Really lovely!

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  6. VonDecember 9, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Wonderful thanks, got to link this!!

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  7. ValeriannaDecember 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Enchanting.... I love the pagan ritual at the end, right where I'll be this Solstice eve - dancing and singing around the fire.

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  8. DellaDecember 10, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Wow, that's strong. Wild, really. I love the drummer and that moon in the sky! It has such a pagan edge! Thanks for posting this, I'll pass it on.

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  9. JenniferDecember 10, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    So wonderful and magical. Annie is the best. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. MargaretDecember 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    It definitely reminds me of Loreena McKennitt, but it's a whole lot of fun and Lennox puts her unique stamp on it. My one year-old daughter loved the video - even the Wicker Man/Santa Claus, which was just a wee bit creepy!

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  11. WOLDecember 11, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Annie Lennox, Loreena McKennitt and John Waterhouse in common -- and I suspect much more. I had a brother/sister pair, littermates, but alas, sweet Shadow and dear Jett have both gone on ahead. I long to have time to get back into needle point, crochet and jewelry "assembling" again -- hopefully after next May I'll have more time. Since you know of Terri Windling, then you no doubt know of Charles de Lint. Are you familiar with Sharon Shinn's works, or Patricia McKillip's? If not, you have treats in store!

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  12. Medieval MuseDecember 11, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    So glad everyone enjoyed this - I bought the cd as I had a listen on iTunes and loved so many of the others as well. It also struck a medieval-mummer-Loreena McKennitt chord with me and the Ivy King is a spectacular sight to behold.

    WOL - check and check!!!!! I was fortunate to meet Mr. de Lint and his wife at an event last autumn - both delightful. Particularly loved McKillip's The Tower at Stony Wood.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful song, I guess my new favorite song :) thanks, it is just super : *

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  14. HeatherDecember 14, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    This is so lovely!

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  15. Medieval MuseDecember 16, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Anna - Glad to share!
    Heather - I think it is one of her best videos yet.

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  16. RowanDecember 22, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Fantastic video - I agree with Della that it has a very pagan feel to it.

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  17. Medieval MuseDecember 23, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Rowan - it does and may explain why so many of us love it:)

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  18. ElaineJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I love Annie Lennox.

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  19. Medieval MuseJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Chatelaine - thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed the musical treat.

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