This should be a surprise to many.
Some might remember asking about this.
As it turns out I found the Raga on which the Fantasy X is based on:
It's Bhairav - a compatible mode with all things Phrygian.
As hard proof, here is my rendering of a Veena (hey, it's a lute!)
Harpsichord Duet played by John Bull and an unknown visitor from India.
https://soundcloud.com/tristan-von-neumann/john-bull-fantasy-x-raga-bhairav
I did *nothing* but paste the Raga under the Fantasy in audacity, and
adjust the base note so it matches the intended tuning.
I started the Fantasy after exposition of the Raga, as would be
intended. And magically, it all *adds up*.
*All* changes in tempo and even the triplet is met with similar action
on the Veena.
*It is as if the two would play together*.
I will prepare a paper on this. I am extremely excited! India in Early
Music!
This is what wondered me always, that quirky style of John Bull.
I suspect his Salvator Mundi II is inspired by Indian music.
If you know a Veena player, you can finally play a real piece of Early
Fusion!
(Please gently ignore my mad luting on the other tracks.)
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