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John Ward - O Say Deere Life

from Trios for One by Josh Lee

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Performed, recorded, edited, and produced alone by viol virtuoso Josh Lee in the opening days of the COVID-19 quarantine, “O Say Deere Life” by 17th century composer John Ward is a musical depiction of the longing felt when denied a kiss. Originally written for either “Viols or Voyces,” Lee leans on the madrigal’s text to paint a musical portrait of a suitor warmly cajoling his love for a kiss, describing her lips as “twin born berries” and “sweet cherries.” Though the work ends before we discover the fate of the narrator and his desires, the 400 year old depiction of craving and denial are familiar despite the centuries that separate us.

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from Trios for One, track released August 14, 2020

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Josh Lee San Francisco, California

Josh Lee's viol playing has been called “a tour-de-force," and has garnered acclaim across five continents. Active as soloist, chamber artist, producer, and composer his interests span from the renaissance to today, finding him at home in the worlds of classical music, pop, and scoring. Josh lives in San Francisco ... more

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