In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I outlawed certain musical harmonies, which he declared “diabolis in musica,” or “the devil’s music.” It was possibly the rock ’n’ roll of the dark ages. Inspired by these high-energy folk and dance tunes, Diabolis in Musica blends medieval melodies and instrumentation, with modern and international flavors, resulting in a captivating timeless sound. The group’s repertoire is multi-cultural, drawing from ancient folk tunes, renaissance dances, ecclesiastical texts, Middle Eastern rhythms, war marches, and pop hits (hint: the title track will rock you!). They perform on a variety of authentic medieval instruments including rauschpfiefes, shawm, hurdy gurdy, bagpipe, violin, and a cache of different hand drums. This is an excellent album, specific to another era, but completely charming, disarming, and exotic. Like passing through a time tunnel back to the Middle Ages. Add the fact that the group attires themselves in the fashion of the times, well—prithee, take me to the faire. I shalt doff my cap and pen to Dave Irish, Jocelyn Demuth, Wayne Humphrey, Brian LeDuke, and Sioux Gerow for creating a boisterous sound from centuries past. Yes indeed, they’re gonna party like it’s 1399. (Harry C. Tuniese)

http://www.thenoise-boston.com/content/blogcategory/3/17/ In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I outlawed certain musical harmonies, which he declared “diabolis in musica,” or “the devil’s music.” It was possibly the rock ’n’ roll of the dark ages. Inspired by these high-energy folk and dance tunes, Diabolis in Musica blends medieval melodies and instrumentation, with modern and international flavors, resulting in a captivating timeless sound. The group’s repertoire is multi-cultural, drawing from ancient folk tunes, renaissance dances, ecclesiastical texts, Middle Eastern rhythms, war marches, and pop hits (hint: the* *title track will rock you!). They perform on a variety of authentic medieval instruments including rauschpfiefes, shawm, hurdy gurdy, bagpipe, violin, and a cache of different hand drums. This is an excellent album, specific to another era, but completely charming, disarming, and exotic. Like passing through a time tunnel back to the Middle Ages. Add the fact that the group attires themselves in the fashion of the times, well—prithee, take me to the faire. I shalt doff my cap and pen to Dave Irish, Jocelyn Demuth, Wayne Humphrey, Brian LeDuke, and Sioux Gerow for creating a boisterous sound from centuries past. Yes indeed, they’re gonna party like it’s 1399.

DIABOLIS IN MUSICA Dim Records Vibrabimus! 14-song CD In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I outlawed certain musical harmonies, which he declared “diabolis in musica,” or “the devil’s music.” It was possibly the rock ’n’ roll of the dark ages. Inspired by these high-energy folk and dance tunes, Diabolis in Musica blends medieval melodies and instrumentation, with modern and international flavors, resulting in a captivating timeless sound. The group’s repertoire is multi-cultural, drawing from ancient folk tunes, renaissance dances, ecclesiastical texts, Middle Eastern rhythms, war marches, and pop hits (hint: the title track will rock you!). They perform on a variety of authentic medieval instruments including rauschpfiefes, shawm, hurdy gurdy, bagpipe, violin, and a cache of different hand drums. This is an excellent album, specific to another era, but completely charming, disarming, and exotic. Like passing through a time tunnel back to the Middle Ages. Add the fact that the group attires themselves in the fashion of the times, well—prithee, take me to the faire. I shalt doff my cap and pen to Dave Irish, Jocelyn Demuth, Wayne Humphrey, Brian LeDuke, and Sioux Gerow for creating a boisterous sound from centuries past. Yes indeed, they’re gonna party like it’s 1399. (Harry C. Tuniese) - The Noise 9/2009