VAUGHAN BENNETT
Vaughan Songs 4
Discover the magic behind "Vaughan Songs 4," my third album where every track unfolds a unique story. Just like my previous songs, each piece in this collection offers a glimpse into life in Cornwall. Join me on this journey as we explore the woven into the melodies and lyrics. Let the music take you deeper into the heart of each story.
Fisherman's Riot
The Lilybanger
Farewell to to the native
He stood on
Penzance station
Beast
Witches Coven
Based on the true events of the Newlyn riots. Because the fish market was held on Mondays, the Newlyn fisherman wanted a ban on Sunday fishing, as by the following day the fish was going off, thus ruining the market for everybody.
It made more sense to take the boats out late on Sunday night bringing fresh fish for the morning.
The boat crews from the east coast thought this to be a good idea. The boat owners however did not, and ordered their boats to fish on Sundays. This led to the friction and tension that led to the fisherman's riot.
The Lilybanger was a small horse drawn wagonette used by Mary Ann Bennett's, the Ludgvan district nurse, who would decorate it laden with treats who would attend local outside functions especially Sunday school treats and picnics with homemade fare for the children.
A reflection of our changing society and the ultimate erosion of local identities especially in rural areas. Resulting in the greater dispersal of families along with their cultures and heritage.
Based on a real character and relative, Wille Hunt who went off to Canada as a young man against his fathers wishes. Although he kept in contact he was never actually seen again.
A song about the now mythical beast of Bodmin Moor. A big cat that was seen roaming the moor and killing sheep.
A dark coven of witches is said to have gathered on a place called the burnt downs near to Zennor crondech, so called because of the amount of fires that were lit there. A highly piled carn of stones was aid to be their altar. Because f alleged cursings and moisfortunes among hte local community, the witches were accused and hung, with the high alter of stones pushed over to prevent further use. It is reckoned the area is haunted. An adjoining section is called sperris the Cornish word for spirits.
The Banner of St Piran
A different take on the Cornish flag. There is nowhere in the world that Cornish folk didn't go. And they took their identity and heritage with them.
Cry Havoc
Based on the story of Bishop Germans who led the Britons in counterattack against the invading Saxons during the dark ages.
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Apparently he had them lay in wait in a deep sided valley for the approaching Saxon army, then had them all shout and scream at the tops of their voices. The acoustics of the valley made them sound many more than their number. The Saxon army took flight and ran for it.
Stranger from Breage
A true event that took place many years ago, combined with an old fashioned saying. If someone hadn't seen somebody for a long time they would use the expression "hello, stranger from Breage"
Poor Mr Tepesh
Tepesh is an Eastern European word for Dracula.