The Cd launch was a great success and we would like to thank all the people who were present and made the night so special.
The devil's horsemen is available now, just send us an email. Alternatively you can purchase them at Indie-CDs , local independent music distributor. You will also find a wide range of interesting music.
Wayward and Harlequin at Brookfield
Internationally acclaimed medieval band Wayward was in town and performing at Brookfield vineyard, before they head off to play at festivals in Norway. Wayward is Ricarda Reeck on Hurdy Gurdy and Voice and Nick Potts on Bagpipes, voice and other treats.
It was a fantastic weekend, full of music and great Friendship, Feast and way more mead than we are used to! Thanks so much for coming guys, next time we are coming to see you in Sidney!
Upcoming Gigs
The Abbey Medieval Tournament 2009
9th - 12th July
Brisbane
The Abbey Medieval Tournament 2008 was what we expected and much more. So we are doing it all again this year.
Go to the Abbey photo Gallery to see photos of all the revelry.www.abbeytournament.com
We also found this video in youtube! Thanks (we guess) to whoever put it in. Check it out Tourdion at Abbey
About the Band
Harlequin is a five piece medieval band from Tasmania, which play music from the 12th to the 16th Century. Harlequin covers a vide range of medieval styles, from religious “cantigas” to secular tunes from the troubadours. Its selection of music spans from Spain to Italy, making the repertoire very diverse and colourful, with energetic tunes, vocals, percussion, dance and much more. Always dressed in medieval gowns, Harlequin take its audience back in time, with instruments from the middle-age era, such as the Hurdy-gurdy, Bass Moraharpa ( keyed fiddle ), Symphony (medieval HurdyGurdy) Citole,Ud, Shawm and Vielle ( medieval fiddle ) most made by members of the band, Graeme McCormack and Harry Wass. The music performed is the result of centuries of influence from all around Europe and North Africa, which implies a beautiful assortment of sounds and dynamics in space as well as in time.
Who is Harlequin
Harry Wass (Moraharpa, Vielle, Ud, Hurdy-Gurdy) View medieval instruments by Harry Wass
Tenille Plummer (Wistle, Shawm, Citole, Symphony)
Graeme McCormack (Hurdy-Gurdy, Symphony, Citole) AntiQuated Strings - Graeme McCormack
Nick Glade-Wright ( Durabukka, Djembe, Percussion )
Joana Cubillos (Vocals, Percussion)
About the Instruments ( in preparation, detailed photos coming soon! )
Hurdy Gurdy c1700 by Graeme McCormack
Symphonie { medieval Hurdy Gurdy } c1200 by Greame McCormack {sassafras & king william pine}
Symphonie c1200 by Harry Wass { Huon pine & Mrytle }
Symphonie c1200 by Harry Wass { tasmanian Mrytle & king william pine }
Moraharpa { keyed fiddle } c1350 by Harry Wass { blackwood, Mrytle & King william pine }
Vielle { Medieval fiddle} c1300 by Harry wass { Mrytle & king william pine }
Vielle c1400 by Harry wass { Mrytle & king william pine }
Citole c1300 by Harry wass { Sassafras & king william pine }
Shawms c1300 by Griffdabelle { Germany Maple }
Whistles c1300
Darabukka by Marcus Tatton
Djembe
Bombo { sidedrum }
Assorted percussion (Castannetes, Tamborin, Foot bells, fingers and thumbs)
Some of Harlequin's music
Harlequin plays tunes and song from the 12th to the 15th century. Here is an small preview of what willl be in our next CD.
Natali Regis Glorie, 12th C Anon, Italy
You can also see a clip of Harlequin at Brookfield and the Medieval Ball (curtesy of Mike Rain)
Contact Harlequin
Links
Check other forthcoming events
Check out last year bands at Cygnet