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Den liebsten Bulen, den ich hab
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Den liebsten Bulen, den ich hab by Thomas Mancinus — Lyrics
Den liebsten Buhlen, den ich hab,
der leit beim Wirt im Keller.
Er hat ein hölzerns Röcklein an,
er heißt der Muscateller.
Er hat mich nächten trunken macht
und fröhlich heut den ganzen Tag.
Gott geb ihm heut ein gute Nacht.
Von diesem Buhlen, den ich mein,
will ich dir bald eins bringen.
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About Den liebsten Bulen, den ich hab
Thomas Mancinus's Den liebsten Bulen, den ich hab is a delightful secular German madrigal for four-part mixed choir. It paints a vivid, humorous picture of a lover whose affection is directed not towards a person, but towards a barrel of Muscat wine. The text playfully describes how this 'lover' is kept in the cellar, dressed in a 'wooden coat' (the barrel), and how it intoxicates the singer, bringing joy and courage. Sung in German, this piece would suit a lighthearted concert programme, perhaps during a festive season, celebrating the simple pleasures of good wine and good company. Its energetic spirit and amusing subject matter make it a charming choice for a choir looking to entertain.
