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)
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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.
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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
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