I am not a real Classical music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Songs and Airs’ really is amazing. Nancy Argenta (soprano) had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. There is so much to love about Nancy Argenta (soprano), starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Lots of variety between tracks. My favorite is Ah! how sweet it is to love
Ah! how sweet it is to love is a song to enjoy for years to come. Not all my torments is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. Nancy Argenta (soprano) sings his heart out in Stripp’d of their green. Tell me, some pitying angel is new, fresh, and hypnotizing. If music be the food of love (3:21) a good melody. Hark! hark! the echoing air - For me, this is the best of the album. This song stands out greatly from the others. In Incassum, Lesbia Nancy Argenta (soprano) is at his best. Sweeter than roses is possibly the best song Nancy Argenta (soprano) has come up. Cupid, the slyest rogue alive is simple, dignified and effective, Nancy Argenta (soprano) refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. The sound of From silent shades is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. Dear pretty youth is worth the money. Music in From rosy bow’rs is excellent as in all tracks of Songs and Airs. Now that the sun hath veil’d his light is the albums biggest surprise. Nancy Argenta (soprano) emotions are reflected through Beneath a poplar’s shadow. I attempt from love’s sickness to fly is simply marvelous. Strong, powerful vocals of Nancy Argenta (soprano) in Let us dance are very impressive. When listening to Fairest isle, it gives me such an energy rush it’s unbelievable. This track is a killer, it just grabs you instantly. In Nymphs and Shepherds the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. I’ve found myself listening to Amidst the shades and cool refreshing streams back to back and back many times. Love in their little veins inspires presents the exquisite mix of instruments on Songs and Airs. Fly swift, ye hours is absolutely incredible. They tell us that your mighty powers (3:22) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. I was truly moved when I heard The Plaint: O let me weep. In the black, dismal dungeon of despair is just a great song and one well worth taking the time to give it a good listen. Put See, even Night herself is here into car stereo for your highway driving Why should men quarrel? is the funkiest number on the album. Although Seek not to know is very melodic it is far from sad. Retir’d from mortals’ sight is filled with very deep emotions that will truly touch your heart. You have to get essence of the To arms, heroic Prince’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. O lead me to some peaceful gloom - A nice song. I loved Halcyon days the first time I heard it. Some call Bid the virtues from Songs and Airs as a quiet invitation of an artist to sit and listen. Nice and different song. Awesome song is really all that you can say about it. If music be the food of love (1st setting) is nothing but pure genius. Sawney is a bonny lad - a Scotch Song is a medium tempo tune. When I have often heard young maids complaining is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. Ah! cruel, bloody fate is the more seemingly obscure song on Songs and Airs that bear up best to repeated listening. Songs and Airs couldn’t start better than with the up up-beat title track Thy hand, Belinda… When I am laid in earth.
Songs and Airs CD
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| O solitude.mp3 | 5:25 |  |
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| Ah! how sweet it is to love.mp3 | 1:52 | |
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| Not all my torments.mp3 | 2:24 | |
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| Stripp’d of their green.mp3 | 3:26 | |
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| Tell me, some pitying angel.mp3 | 7:10 | |
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| If music be the food of love.mp3 | 3:21 | |
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| Hark! hark! the echoing air.mp3 | 2:11 | |
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| The fatal hour comes on apace.mp3 | 4:01 | |
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| Incassum, Lesbia.mp3 | 7:20 | |
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| Sweeter than roses.mp3 | 2:59 | |
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| Cupid, the slyest rogue alive.mp3 | 2:35 | |
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| From silent shades.mp3 | 4:13 | |
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| Dear pretty youth.mp3 | 1:59 | |
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| From rosy bow’rs.mp3 | 5:46 | |
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| Now that the sun hath veil’d his light.mp3 | 5:20 | |
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| Beneath a poplar’s shadow.mp3 | 1:58 | |
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| I attempt from love’s sickness to fly.mp3 | 2:03 | |
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| Let us dance.mp3 | 1:29 | |
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| Fairest isle.mp3 | 2:37 | |
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| O solitude.mp3 | 6:15 | |
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| Nymphs and Shepherds.mp3 | 2:12 | |
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| Amidst the shades and cool refreshing streams.mp3 | 3:06 | |
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| Love in their little veins inspires.mp3 | 1:31 | |
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| Fly swift, ye hours.mp3 | 5:25 | |
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| They tell us that your mighty powers.mp3 | 3:22 | |
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| The Plaint: O let me weep.mp3 | 8:12 | |
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| In the black, dismal dungeon of despair.mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| See, even Night herself is here.mp3 | 4:53 | |
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| Why should men quarrel?.mp3 | 1:26 | |
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| Seek not to know.mp3 | 3:57 | |
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| Retir’d from mortals’ sight.mp3 | 4:08 | |
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| To arms, heroic Prince.mp3 | 3:10 | |
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| O lead me to some peaceful gloom.mp3 | 2:52 | |
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| Halcyon days.mp3 | 2:57 | |
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| Bid the virtues.mp3 | 2:57 | |
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| Lord, what is man? - a Divine Hymn.mp3 | 5:34 | |
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| Music for a while.mp3 | 3:56 | |
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| If music be the food of love (1st setting).mp3 | 2:07 | |
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| Sawney is a bonny lad - a Scotch Song.mp3 | 1:50 | |
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| When I have often heard young maids complaining.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| Ah! cruel, bloody fate.mp3 | 2:28 | |
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| Thy hand, Belinda… When I am laid in earth.mp3 | 4:24 | |
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