More details about each song, by courtesy of Jon Sayles:"Der HundHeinrich Isaac c. 1445 - 1517. Der Hund (The Dog) - is a terrific up-tempo, instrumental piece that has been one of my favorites for the last 30 years. It's bold, quick and has terrific rhythmic counter-point throughout.Die KatzenpfoteAnonymous - A quick, rhythmically intense, and fabulous short piece, "Die Katzenpfote" translates roughly into "the cat's feet" - and you can hear the music-imitating-life aspect of this title.Ach Jupter hetst du gewaltAdam von Fulda (1445-1505) - Almost completely unknown German composer, this outstanding selection from Sue Iadone's catalog makes you want to research and find more. The actual melody is line 3 (similar to Ich Weiss Nit) Fantastic piece.Es ist ein Ros entsprungenMichael Praetorious, (1571-1621) A Michael Praetorious setting of a traditional Christmas song.Dedication: This piece in memory of Jean Olwyn Irwin, someone, much missed, much loved and always remembered ... who shared a love of great music that like her memory will always live on.Ich weiss nitI recorded about 8 years ago - and I did a terrible job. So, much like WachtetAuf (above) - I took the opportunity this year to re-record.La Mi La SolHeinrich Isaac (c. 1445 - 1517). A single motif (the musical notes: A, E, A, G - solfeggio) played iteratively in four parts. This is hard-core Early Music - strong, tight harmonic intervals (4ths/5ths) demanding counter-point, an intense piece overall. I wished I'd played it a little better, and will probably go back and re-record it someday.Von Edler ArtA melody, that was composed circa 1513, this beautiful song (also arranged some 300 years later by Johannes Brahms) has a stately majesty to it, that is transcendent. In the version here I play the tune through three times - the first with a concentration on the original four parts, the second with just the song and accompanying chord-reduction, and the third time combining song with chords.VolteA dance, arranged for 4 recorders (I added a 5th bass ostinato part). Goes at a pretty fast clip - must 'a been dancers that were IN SHAPE!"---The text and the great performance are both by Jon Sayles. You can read more about his work, and listen to the individual performances, at his website: http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm .A big thank you to Jon Sayles for his great work! Please help me share his work further - it deservers to reach a wide audience.Digital version of the painting by courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.This video has been done as a personal project and for non-commercial purposes. Furthermore, to the best of my knowledge, the painting and the songs allow for their sharing on Youtube. If that is not so, please send me a message at earlyclassicalmusic@outlook.com and I will act swiftly to correct the situation.