Flow My Tears -Renaissance Lute

Ryan de Ryke, baritone
Brandon Acker, lute

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[AnAdorableWombat]

He sounds incredible. He lets the song flow. He’s not breathy at all.
And the lute player is fine as heII!

Ok. I’ll see my way out😂

[TheRedBaronDSI]

Lyrics

Flow, my tears, fall from your springs!
Exiled for ever, let me mourn;
Where night's black bird her sad infamy sings,
There let me live forlorn.

Down vain lights, shine you no more!
No nights are dark enough for those
That in despair their lost fortunes deplore.
Light doth but shame disclose.

Never may my woes be relieved,
Since pity is fled;
And tears and sighs and groans my weary days
Of all joys have deprived.

From the highest spire of contentment
My fortune is thrown;
And fear and grief and pain for my deserts
Are my hopes, since hope is gone.

Hark! you shadows that in darkness dwell,
Learn to contemn light
Happy, happy they that in hell
Feel not the world's despite.

[loribranda]

The song of overwhelming sorrow & grief..a 17th century classic! The extreme heartfelt emotion & perfection of this performance has brought me to tears! So delicate yet so forceful the message. How grateful I am to Ryan de Ryke (vocals) and Brandon Acker (lute) for sharing their gifts!.I myself am compelled to action and must pray for all those (today) enduring Hell on earth (news).

[aberjed]

One of the greatest songs ever written in English

[MobileMusicMaker]

I'm using this video as the example of Renaissance Lute Songs for my college Music Appreciation classes today. Incredible musicianship from both. Absolutely superb.

[computerweekend]

Oh, dear. I'm in love. Phenomenal performance from two incredible gentlemen.

[MarinaDelgado-zufs]

Thank you so much to Ryan de Ryke (vocals) and Brandon Acker (lute) for this precious performance. It's like honoring the memory of my beloved mom (I lost her just three months ago).💖

[zacharybell]

This is my favorite performance of this piece. I return here often to listen again. Beautiful job!

[milesmiller]

I love this song; I've been looking for a good recording of it and this is not only better than anything on Spotify, it's the best recording/performance of it I've heard. amazing

[SteffenThole]

The strength and presence of his overtones, especially on sounds like oh and oo, is absolutely astonishing.

[danawinsor]

This is truly a splendid rendition of this song.

[mpm]

Far and away the best version of this song that I have heard. Thank you

[rockrulz]

Stellar performance!  I love classical music, but have never heard this piece before.  What a beautiful melody.  Brandon, great work on the lute.  Ryan, your voice is spectacular!  The rich baritone sound is excellent and what a great place to bring out the best in the acoustics.  Nice job on the videography, as well Daria!  Bravo!  Best, -Rock

[zxbn]

An exceptionally beautiful, and well-trained, baritone voice.

[RonWylie-gklc]

Mesmerizing, what a beautiful piece beautifully performed

[rowley]

Beautiful and very moving rendition...thank you

[mikaenatsuyama]

Love this performance! Very involved and expressive. Thank you!  

[lorenzogasparo]

If you could perform also "Come heavy sleep" by Dowland, it would be the greatest gift!

[AlanMeile]

very skilled guitarist and lovely tone singer :D love it