Dr. Rabeys profound critical study of David Rudkins drama constitutes an in-depth evaluation of this unique dramatist; re-assessed in the light of his bi-sexuality and Anglo-Irish origins. This key study includes insights from noted performers of Rudkins work; including Ian Hogg; Peter McEnery; Ian McDiarmid; Gerard Murphy; and Charlotte Cornwell. It is a fully authorized study with exclusive reference to archival material which includes some frank and urgent interview contributions from the dramatist himself; who is usually deemed reclusive. It is enhanced by Dr. Rabeys own experience of Wales; Ireland; and the English Black Country for his exposition of Rudkins mythic sense of Celtic and Mercian history.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Reasonable collectionBy jen-marieIm reviewing this more just to say whats in it rather than to say what I think of it. Ill just mention that there is a LOT of space on the pages in the book; which means a larger-looking book; but a lot of page-turns.The descriptions of the songs (e.g. Kentucky Folk Song) are taken from the book. The ranges I eyeballed; so I might have made a mistake or two; but you get the general idea. All of the songs are arranged by Jay Althouse; except the ones where it is noted that he did more than just arrange.1. Bright Morning Stars (Kentucky Folk Song) Range: f to d2. Down in the Valley to Pray (Southern Folk Ballad) Range: c to e-flat Near the end this song changes unexpectedly into Lonesome Valley (Southern Folk Song) for about a page and then goes back to the original song. The range of the Lonesome Valley part is e-flat to f3. Honey Babe (the Crawdad Song) (American Folk Soong) Range: e-flat to f (The words are written to be sung by a man.)4. How Can I Keep from Singing (Quaker Song) Range: d to d5. My Lord; What a Morning (American Folk Spiritual) Range: f to d6. Nine Hundred Miles (American Folk Song) Range: d to e7. Old Joe Clark (Southern Fiddle Song) Range: d-flat to e-flat8. Pretty Little Girl (with a Red Dress On) This is a song written by Jay Althouse; inspired by an American Folk Song. Range: c to f-sharp (but with little notes; the top of the range is only e) (The words were written to be sung by a man.)9. Shenandoah (American Folk Song) Range: a to g (with small notes d to e)This uses the "Oh; Shenandoah; I long to see you..." variant of the lyrics. It appears to me to be a slightly odd arrangement; and the reason for the large range is that it changes key from D to G halfway through. I think if you had to use the little notes; it would be an obvious cheat to anyone who was listening; but the outside-edge notes are generally short; so you might not have to.10. Simple Gifts (American Shaker Song) Range: d to e11. Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child (American Folk Spiritual) Range: d to d12. Sun Dont Set in the Mornin (Based n a Southern Folk Hymn. Adapted and arranged by Jay Althouse. Words Traditional; with new verses by Jay Althouse) Range: e to f13. The Water Is Wide (American Folk Song) d to e0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGood product. Great songs and chording1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I noticed it has a beautiful selection of songsBy MarinaI noticed it has a beautiful selection of songs; they are good for all ages. Whether you are young or old; you will find any traditional song that you like here.