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Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hark, all ye lovely saints above by Thomas Weelkes — Lyrics
Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Diana hath agreed with Love,
His fiery weapon to remove.
Fa la la.
Do you not see
How they agree?
Then cease fair ladies; why weep ye?
Fa la la.
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About Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Thomas Weelkes's Hark, all ye lovely saints above is a delightful secular SSATB madrigal perfect for a lighter moment in a concert programme. Set to an English text, it presents a joyful scene where Love and Diana (goddess of the hunt and moon) have agreed to lay down their arms. The lyrics celebrate the end of weeping and sorrow for ladies, as Cupid himself vows to break his bow rather than let them mourn. The repeated 'Fa la la' refrains add to the song's light-hearted and celebratory character, making it an engaging piece for both singers and listeners.
