The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #4260 Message #1420346
Posted By: Muttley
25-Feb-05 - 02:30 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Reynardine: Info?
Subject: RE: Origins: Reynardine: Info?
"Q" wrote: Whether Rinordine (or alt. spp.) was an outlaw, a minor noble or just a charismatic young blade is not clear to me, at least from the versions I have seen so far- and interpretation is up to the individual singer -interpreter.
I think: ALL OF THE ABOVE is a fair interpretation of a character was, in all likelihood' fictional or at best, an amalgam of other identities.
It's entirely probable that he was all three!
I forgot to mention the other night that, though I have not heard other versions I LOVE the Maddy Prior rendition - that woman has such a penetrating an powerfully clear sound. Quite apart from the musical sound; I tend to believe that she GAVE Steeleye Span their true voice.