Roger Hare Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) I see that in 2012, there was a thread about the (then) newly published 'New Penguin Book of English Folk Song' edited by Steve Roud(*) and Julia Bishop. I just acquired a copy of 'Folk Song in England' by the same authors - a recently published and weighty tome. It's 'social history' rather than a 'tune book' - there are only a few musical examples, which seem to be related to an explanation of modal theory. First impressions: Looks like an extremely interesting read, although I've only dipped into it briefly so far. It looks to be wider-ranging than, and roughly twice the size of A. L. Lloyds similarly named book (1967), though of course size ain't important... Does anyone else here have the book? Any impressions/reviews? Roger. (*) Dozy as ever, I did not at first make the connection between Steve Roud and Roud Numbers... Edited October 19, 2017 by lachenal74693 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDNICKILBY Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Great Book, typical Steve Roud volume super research well annotated, scholarly and yet very readable. Excellent typography , easy to read for an Oldie like me. If you are a Folkie ,BUY IT you will not regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Ordered my copy today - thanks a lot for the hint, both! Best wishes - Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian brown Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) There's a very intriguing review of this book here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/nov/11/folk-song-in-england-by-steve-roud?CMP=share_btn_link Although Julia Bishop is not mentioned at all in the article... It certainly looks a good companion to E. David Gregory's "Victorian Songhunters" and I think I'll ask Father Christmas for a copy... Adrian Edited November 11, 2017 by adrian brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) There's a very intriguing review of this book here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/nov/11/folk-song-in-england-by-steve-roud?CMP=share_btn_link Although Julia Bishop is not mentioned at all in the article... It certainly looks a good companion to E. David Gregory's "Victorian Songhunters" and I think I'll ask Father Christmas for a copy... Adrian Indeed, Julia Bishop’s name is not on the cover of the book, although the title page says: Folk Song in England =============== STEVE ROUD With music chapters by Julia Bishop Edited November 11, 2017 by David Barnert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 She's also credited for the resp. chapters... I can provide a first impression by tomorrow or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) There's a very intriguing review of this book here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/nov/11/folk-song-in-england-by-steve-roud?CMP=share_btn_link Although Julia Bishop is not mentioned at all in the article... It certainly looks a good companion to E. David Gregory's "Victorian Songhunters" and I think I'll ask Father Christmas for a copy... Twee and a tad tongue-in-cheek at the same time - typical Gruaniad. Extremely poor practice.not to mention Julia Bishop - also typical Gruaniad - possibly simple sloppiness due to the fact (already pointed out) that JBs name is not on the cover. I never really got over the 'The Manchester Guardian'.becoming 'The Gruaniad'... Edited November 12, 2017 by lachenal74693 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian brown Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 There's an interesting interview with the man himself here: https://www.grizzlyfolk.com/2017/08/30/what-is-folk-music-an-interview-with-steve-roud/ Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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