Medieval-style music

If you're interested in 12th century French polyphony in addition to secular music, another well-known cd from Harmonia Mundi is "The Age of Cathedrals", with Paul Hillier and the Theatre of voices.

Another to consider, also on Dorian, is "Echoes of Spain" a disc of medieval Spanish and Portuguese by Sonus

There is always Steeleye Span who did English medieval sounding (maybe authentic) stuff back in the 1970's. "Parcel of Rogues" and "Storm Force Ten" are two that I have but haven't listened to in 20 years. I recall enjoying the former.

Great thread, thanks for the recommendations (well, those besides Manheim Steamroller and Steeleye Span...) - I always said the Enlightenment killed music :-)

I am huge fan of early music. There is a wealth of well recorded and performed examples available. Along with Dorian and Harmonia Mundi, the Astree and Alia Vox labels featuring Jordi Savall and others, the Sony (Rolf Erichson produced) recordings of the Huelegas Ensemble, the Seon (Rolf Erichson's own label now owned and distributed by Sony) recordings of various rennaisance and baroque luminaries such as Sigiswald Kujiken, the Arcana label (produced by Michel Bernstein), and the Musica Oscura label all are world class in repotiore, performance and sound. There is even a reference quality gem on the Naxos label (Praetorius-Dances from Terpsichore) recorded by Bengt Alving. Also, give Sylvan and Oceanic Delights of Popsillo (L'Oiseau Lyre label) a try as well. Enjoy! To my ears, early music is the perfect blending of color, rhythm, texture, spirit, dance and invention. Tip....the Berkshire Record Outlet and Allegro online regularly have closeout cd's from many of thes labels.