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Thread #110424   Message #2484707
Posted By: GUEST,Smokey
04-Nov-08 - 01:54 PM
Thread Name: England's National Musical-Instrument?
Subject: RE: England's National Musical-Instrument?
"Can Yorkshire opt out of your brave new world and have as many chords as it likes please? The immigrants can come here too." (EC)

In Derbyshire we intend to campaign for full rights of polyphony - complete freedom of interweaving counter-melodies, and even the use of 'jazz' chords in a responsible and restrained manner. (possibly with prior warning to those of a sensitive disposition)

Take note, WaV, we are prepared to play Gershwin in the street if necessary. On foreign instruments. We will sing rounds until you foam at the mouth, and sea shanties to electric guitars. A statue of Ashley Hutchings will be erected in every market-square. The national headlines will proclaim: "Derbyshire people are revolting!".