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Valentine Hemery (arr.): Blue Bells of Scotland

Phillip Sear plays a short set of variations on this popular tune from 1903 by the British composer (Harry) Valentine Hemery (1865–1938) ------------------------------------------------ Hemery seems to have started out his working life as an assistant to his photographer father in London. He was working as a musician by 1901, and became well-known for his drawing-room ballads—although he also wrote quite a few parlour piano pieces. I'm curious to know what led Hemery to write variations on this and other Scottish songs, when there were so many sets already out there (my channel includes earlier pieces by Henri Hertz and George Osborne). While keeping in the same key throughout, Hemery at least keeps his variations short, and varies the melody. Variations of this type must have seemed quite anachronistic in 1903, but there was obviously a demand for them. About 'Blue Bells of Scotland, Claude (8/10/24) has this to say: “The Blue Bells of Scotland" is a traditional Scottish folk song that has been popular for centuries. The tune is believed to date back to the late 18th or early 19th century, though its exact origins are uncertain. It's often associated with the Jacobite risings, particularly the 1745 rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, although the song itself likely postdates these events. The melody is simple yet haunting, which has contributed to its enduring popularity. The song has undergone various adaptations and arrangements over the years, appearing in different forms in Scotland, England, and even America. It's been performed as a military march, a classical piece, and a folk ballad. The theme of the song revolves around a young woman asking about her lover who has gone off to war, reflecting common experiences and emotions of the time. While often considered a romantic ballad, it also touches on themes of patriotism and the effects of war on those left behind." More specifically, the Scottish Country Dancing Directory ( https://tinyl.io/BZqw ) says that “The Bluebells Of Scotland (also known as Bluebell or Blue Bells) is a Scottish song written by Dorothea Jordan (also known as Dora or Dorothy) in 1800. Dorothea Bland (1761 - 1816), also known as Mrs Jordan or Mrs FitzClarence, was an English actress, courtesan, and the mistress known professionally as Dorothea Francis and Dorothea (Dora) Jordan. She was a long-time companion of Prince William, Duke of Clarence, later William IV, and the mother of ten illegitimate children by him, all of whom took the surname FitzClarence. Others were happy to claim authorship of The Bluebells Of Scotland, both the words and tune, but substantial evidence links Dora to the composition of this particular song and little evidence exists to refute authorship of the accompanying tune. It is however, most noteworthy that the Scottish poet and author, Mrs Anne Grant of Laggan (1755 - 1838) also wrote a song entitled The Blue Bell Of Scotland with the first line reading “O where, tell me where, is your Highland Laddie gone?”. Mrs Anne Grant subtitled this as having been written “On the Marquis of Huntly's departure for the Continent with his regiment in 1799”, slightly predating Dora Jordan's song. While it is still very difficult to determine for certain who came up with the theme first, Dorothea Jordan's name is far more likely to be seen alongside the title The Bluebells Of Scotland than the Scottish poet and author, Mrs Anne Grant.” Thumbnail image created with Wombo Dream ( https://rb.gy/ekerq ). #britishmusic #bluebells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Played by Phillip Sear http://www.psear.co.uk (Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: http://wa.me/441444483794 )