The Ballad of Ned Ludd

The Ballad of Ned Ludd January 13, 1812, Johnson arrives in Nottingham, and seeks refreshment in a local pub.

General Ludd's Victory March 5, 1812. Thomas inspires the weavers with a call to action!

To Mr. Smith, of Huddersfield (Two Thousand Sworn Heroes) . March 10, 1812. Based on an actual letter from the Luddites to a mill owner.

Tyburn Fair June 11, 1812, Thomas sings his last song.

The Golden Past November, 1841. Anne reflects upon happier times.

What's a Luddite? October 1994. Is it time to re-examine the legacy of the Luddites?

All selections comprising The Ballad of Ned Ludd Techno-Folk Opera Copyright (c) 1994 and 1995 by Becknell and Lucas. Dissemination as an 8 khz audio file is allowed, nay even encouraged.

The performers are:

• Gretchen Priest on violin.
• Corinne Becknell on vocals, bottle caps, over-ripe zuchinni, and keyboards.
• Marty Lucas on vocals, keyboards, skillet lid, mop handle, steel trunk, and the Digidesign Session 8.
• With special guests, The Roundtown Ramblers, on "General Ludd's Victory".
• and with Zippernek helping out on "To Mr. Smith of Huddersfield".

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