SIMON GABRIELOW Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Here's a tune which is cheerful with a bit of 2/4 rhythm. But who , you may ask, is that pleased 'Boy of the woods'? [You may say].. Well, it's my own perennial favourite subject "The Green Man" again; the swiftly moving, mysterious, unfettered, spirit of nature [and often quoted in folk tunes as well]. Written on melody line only [ to make it useable on any instrument] .. I improvised a few little chords here and there as I went along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Fitton Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I like that Simon - sweet and interesting harmonies, and the whole thing flows along very well. A neighbour of mine has a Green Man let into the bricks above his front door lintel, and I always like to spot him in passing. I've never heard him called "The pleased boy of the woods" though, alongside his many other names. Is this a name of your own invention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GABRIELOW Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) Thank you for your kind comments about me tune. I do not always add titles to my music; but recently once I have completed it, then I try to think of a name that fits the thought [where possible]. I was aware of a name in an old tune somewhere called "The pleased boy" [I believe?].. and so tried not to repeat it myself. And, having done a few themes on a traditional character [Green man]whom is of course a very British and indeed European concept also - As he belongs to the woods and nature. And is contented [ or pleased with his lot]. I added the thought to the name title.. And as this is what it represents! [the pleased boy of the woods or - AKA; Green man!] The character has appeared in other art forms [I have made over the years] as well; but that's another story altogether! Edited June 16, 2022 by SIMON GABRIELOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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