Messenger, The
The hornpipe known as The Messenger is a modern composition in 4/4 meter written in E minor by Joel Bernstein. Because its historical background and specific performance associations are not widely documented, the tune is best defined by its lively contemporary folk character and driving rhythmic feel. As with many contemporary compositions in traditional idioms, it is frequently played with a crisp, articulated style suited to social dancing and instrumental performance.
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