http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61212&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rssJohn Dowland (1563 - 1626) might properly be considered the first singer/songwriter to the stars, as the 16th century English composer, singer, and lutenist was idolized in the courts of Europe for melancholy songs like "Come, heavy sleep" (the basis for Benjamin Britten's Nocturnal), "Flow my tears," and "I saw my Lady weepe." He even got a gig at the funeral of James I. Today, you're less likely to encounter him through a toe-tapping vocal number like "In darknesse let mee dwell" than you are through his instrumental music, which has undergone a major revival as concert repertoire for classical guitarists. <p>His most highly regarded 84 ayres for voice and lute, published mainly between 1597 and 1612, elevated the level of English song to high art, matching the gloomy sentiments of the verse, which were so en vogue during his day, with biting discord. His 70-odd pieces for solo lute are widely performed today, and include intricate fantasias, dances and sets of variations. - Nate CavalieriEarlyen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:41:03 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61212&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss John Dowland (1563 - 1626) might properly be considered the first singer/songwriter to the stars, as the 16th century English composer, singer, and lutenist was idolized in the courts of Europe for melancholy songs like "Come, heavy sleep" (the basis for Benjamin Britten's Nocturnal), "Flow my tears," and "I saw my Lady weepe." He even got a gig at the funeral of James I. Today, you're less likely to encounter him through a toe-tapping vocal number like "In darknesse let mee dwell" than you are through his instrumental music, which has undergone a major revival as concert repertoire for classical guitarists. <p>His most highly regarded 84 ayres for voice and lute, published mainly between 1597 and 1612, elevated the level of English song to high art, matching the gloomy sentiments of the verse, which were so en vogue during his day, with biting discord. His 70-odd pieces for solo lute are widely performed today, and include intricate fantasias, dances and sets of variations. - Nate Cavalieri http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29343853&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:54:44 -0700 Playlists Featuring John Dowland on Rhapsody Online 29343853 ply.29343853 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29343853&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15136679&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:40 -0700 Playlists Featuring John Dowland on Rhapsody Online 15136679 ply.15136679 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15136679&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9050535&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:30 -0700 Playlists Featuring John Dowland on Rhapsody Online 9050535 ply.9050535 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9050535&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641071&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:48:19 -0800 Playlists Featuring John Dowland on Rhapsody Online 8641071 ply.8641071 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641071&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8614222&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:46 -0700 Playlists Featuring John Dowland on Rhapsody Online 8614222 ply.8614222 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8614222&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fplaylists.rss