Divine inspiration of song? How about Caedmon? Or is he too obvious (or
am I too naive?)?
Mark Williams Internet: [log in to unmask]
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On Tue, 21 May 1996, T.A. RAYBORN wrote:
> > From: "CA. Muessig" <[log in to unmask]>
> > Subject: Godric's inspirational music?
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Date sent: Tue, 21 May 1996 19:10:02 +0100 (BST)
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> > Dear Tim,
> >
> > Thanks for the info about Godric. In regard to how Godric learned these
> > songs, the musicologist you cite is probably quite right. However, Godric
> > himself claimed to have learned these ditties from the BVM. Do you or any
> > other musicologists know of articles dealing with recluses, nuns, monks,
> > et al., who claimed to learn music from the angels and saints? If you know
> > of any studies that touch upon this theme I would be most grateful for the
> > reference.
> >
> > Carolyn Muessig
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> >
> >
> Hi Carolyn!
>
> I'm sure there are other references, I just can't think of them
> offhand. Give me a day or two, and I'll see what I can find.
>
> Tim
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