Sorry for being late on this thread: has anyone mentioned the
possibility that the first four notes of that tune might be imitating
the sound of the hunting horn sounded during the chase?
Just an idea, perhaps not worth chasing too far...
Alain
On 7/31/2012 1:32 AM, Mark Probert wrote:
Monica
ling of the mortally wounded fox -
eerily reproduced on the pipes. The Fox Hunters slip jig and Fox Hunters reel
are still some of the most common irish session tunes. trj
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From: Monica Hall
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Monica wrote:
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> Not clear which King Harry though as there were 8 of them.
>
The noted hunter, fighter and all-round Renaissance one, Hal Tudor
(Henry VIII, King of All England, Ireland, France, etc.).
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Actually "The hunt's up" or "The hunt is up". i.e. up and running. Wiki
gives the following jingle
The hunt is up, the hunt is up,
And it is a well nigh day;
And Harry our king has gone hunting,
To bring his deer to bay.
Not clear which King Harry though as there were 8 of them.
Monica
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