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25 Nov 98 - 07:19 PM (#46810) Subject: MUS ADD: Ballad of Accounting From: John in Brisbane I always thought that this song was known as Cradle To The Grave, until I went looking for it. I got quite excited when I found that Dick Gaughan's site has not just the words, but quite a nice presentation of the melody line and chords - but unfortunately this applies to only two(ish) out of the collection. The other tune available is Both Sides The Tweed, which I'll notate in the next few days.
The midi below is a bit stiff as writ, so some freer interpretation is required.
Regards
MIDI file: account.mid Timebase: 120 TimeSig: 4/4 24 8 This program is worth the effort of learning it. To download the March 10 MIDItext 98 software and get instructions on how to use it click here ABC format: X:1
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06 Jun 01 - 02:26 AM (#477352) Subject: Copyright From: GUEST,Kira Hi. Does anyone know what the status is of the copyright on this song? My band and I would love to perform it and possibly record it on our next CD but we can't seem to get a clear answer on the copyright :( and we don't want to get into trouble. Thanks Kira |
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06 Jun 01 - 11:37 AM (#477585) Subject: RE: MUS ADD: Ballad of Accounting From: Charley Noble Probably this song is not the same as the one Ewan MacColl wrote © 1967 by Stormking Music in Oak Publication I'M A FREEBORN MAN but it's difficult to tell without your lyrics in front of me. ;-) |
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06 Jun 01 - 11:44 AM (#477589) Subject: RE: MUS ADD: Ballad of Accounting From: Hollowfox Kira, I'd check with Peggy Seeger at http://www.peggyseeger.com (sorry I haven't mastered the blue clicky yet). I'd assume she holds the rights, but if she doesn't she could point you in the right direction. |
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06 Jun 01 - 03:47 PM (#477771) Subject: RE: MUS ADD: Ballad of Accounting From: Francy I have been doing the song for quite some time... Got the music years ago from an oak publication "folkways songbook" by Ewan Maccoll and my version which i learned from that book is in a minor key all the way.... i could be wrong but check with the Peggy Seeger sight. She will be happy to help you i'm sure..... |
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06 Jun 01 - 04:59 PM (#477822) Subject: Lyr Add: THE ACCOUNTANCY SHANTY (Monty Python) From: Trapper How about this Monty Python version??
THE ACCOUNTANCY SHANTY Sorry... - Al |
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13 Nov 08 - 12:00 PM (#2492836) Subject: RE: MUS ADD: Ballad of Accounting From: GUEST,avia hello, anyone know the background to the song? i know it was written by ewan maccoll but i dont know the story behind it. thanks |
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15 Nov 08 - 10:15 AM (#2494560) Subject: RE: Tune Add: Ballad of Accounting From: Susanne (skw) Short info from MacColl album: [1990:] Written in 1964 as theme music for the BBC radio series 'Landmarks', this is a summing-up song, an accounts sheet. Its Brechtian style and deceptive simplicity mark it as unique among MacColl's compositions. (Notes Ewan MacColl, 'Black and White') Lyrics are in the DT: The Ballad of Accounting |
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15 Nov 08 - 10:30 AM (#2494565) Subject: RE: Tune Add: Ballad of Accounting From: Peter the Squeezer The late lamented Mr McColl would no doubt have great delight in having his work shared amongst any who did not have a financial interest in it. But just in case anybody else has an interest, as Hollowfox says, best to check with Peggy first - she would know if anybody does. Peter |