Craig: After following this discussion for a while I have come to the conclusion that the individual who obtains this Lutar may have his efforts rejected by the powers that be, if they are concerned about historical correctness. I am reminded of some of the early Western movies dealing with the Civil War era where every body was using cartridge loaded Colt 45's and model 1873 Winchester rifles, all of which did not exist at the time period being presented. If this organization's goal is to present this period accurately a Lutar is not going to be much of a substitute for what was the most dominant musical instrument of the period, out side the human voice.
Vance Wood. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 12:39 PM Subject: Re: looking for a "lutar" - forwarded > Jon wrote: > > >I seem to have missed something, my ageing memory seems to tell me that the > >original questioner was speaking of a single play rather than a troupe of > >musical reenactors. If that is the case it would seem that a lutar, strung > >as a guitar, would be the appropriate instrument. It would be a bit much to > >ask the performer to learn the lute, and if it is a play rather than a > >musical ensemble a few note should do. It does depend on the purpose, if > >they are putting on Hamlet then "the play's the thing" and the instrumental > >is periferal. > > Nope they're not doing a one off play, they're an historical re-enactment > group that's looking to add instrumental music to what they do. Here's > their web site; > > www.guildofstgeorge.com > > Craig > > > > > > >
