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Rondellus (ensemble)

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Rondellus on the Hanseatic Days of Tartu 2014, in Tartu Cathedral

Rondellus is an Estonian musical ensemble. After recording several albums of early music on period instruments they recorded Sabbatum: Medieval Tribute to Black Sabbath in the same style having translated the vocals to Latin.[1] ("War Pigs" = "Verres Militares"[2][3]) Instrumentation: vocals, hurdy-gurdy, organistrum, lute, percussion, fiddle, and harp.

Though the American Classical League claims, "Metal fans will undoubtedly appreciate Sabbatum,"[4] AllMusic claims, "Black Sabbath fans are unlikely to dig music as extremely mellow as this, though the album could serve as okay background music for yoga or a massage."[1]

Albums:

  • Rondellus. Secular Music in France from the XIVth-XVth Century (1995)
  • Sanctum Rosarium (1995)
  • Carmina Sanctorum (1998)
  • Sabbatum (2003)
  • Adoratur rosa (2009)

Sources

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  1. ^ a b "Rondellus", AllMusic.com.
  2. ^ Kick, Russell (2004). Book of Lists, p.249. ISBN 978-0-9729529-4-1. "Unusual Band #3."
  3. ^ Spin (January 2007). Spin, Vol. 23, No. 1, p.40. ISSN 0886-3032.
  4. ^ American Classical League (2004). The Classical Outlook, Volume 82, Issues 1–4, p.119. American Classical League, New York University.
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