"Bring Us In Good Ale" is a seasonal wassail song from Medieval England. It is a carol that would have been sung during the cold months. The term carol in medieval music doesn't necessarily refer to "Christmas" as it does now, but in this case it is definitely a song that was popular for the winter nights. 

We know nothing about its composer; there was likely not one writer for this lyric. The formulaic nature of the verses shows how different quips could have been easily added on the spot, rewritten, or rephrased as the singer wished or as his creativity would allow. 


In this recording you will hear bouzouki, oud, alto-recorders, frame drum -- and even finger cymbals (which really give the medieval vibe that extra hint of magic).



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Bring Us In Good Ale

A tune from the Scottish Skene Manuscript, played here on Renaissance Cittern and alto-recorder, accompanied by harp.

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