Bazimakoo
In the depths of the British Library lie various editions of ‘Catch That Catch Can’ and ‘The Catch Club’. These books contain arguably the filthiest songs in the English language, the foremost composer of which was Henry Purcell (1659-1695).
Released in 2007, Bazimakoo has 33 tracks (24 songs and 9 instrumentals) with a total duration of 76’27. Fourteen of these tracks have never previously been recorded.
Bazimakoo is for those who like their early music on the gritty, earthy side, featuring catches and rounds by Henry Purcell and his contemporaries - The Restoration Rat Pack! This is a feast of tastefully arranged earthy humour interspersed with instrumentals using the cittern, hurdy-gurdy, English guittar, Milanese mandolin and bass colascione. Much of this material is performed in the new show ‘Finery & Filth’.
This groundbreaking CD is the first to focus on the repertoire of the Catch Club. It also uses four rare antique instruments.
The beautifully designed packaging also contains a free poster. Although the CD carries a lyrics warning, it is entirely suitable for anyone with a sense of humour sense of history and a desire to celebrate all great things English!