Nonesuch

from In The Old Style by Ginger Ackley

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“Nonesuch” is a word that mean something beyond compare. It was also an English country dance named after a Tudor palace built by King Henry VIII on the site of Cuddlington, England. It was meant to rival the fanciest French castles and attracted the best of music and art in its day. Unfortunately, a later king, Charles II, (the very same one that knew the Laird O'Cockpen!) gave it to one of his mistresses, and she had it torn down and sold to pay her gambling debts! Nonetheless, it remains a delightful tune and when played at a dance the tempo is increased several times, providing both a challenge for the dancers and entertainment for the audience. I thought it would be a nice bit of music for the Laird to ride “cannily” off into the Scottish dusk!

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nd she shall bring the birds in spring and dance among the flowers.

In summer's heat her kisses sweet, they fall from leafy bowers.

She cuts the grain and harvests corn. The kiss of fall surrounds her.

The days grow old and winter cold. She draws her cloak around her.

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from In The Old Style, released March 1, 2012

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Ginger Ackley Cleveland, Ohio

Starting out in Texas, Ginger made it to Ohio as quickly as she could! Her music is full of magic and stories, seasoned with a love of folk and Celtic music. Her penny whistles often accompany her, too!

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