Walking through the streets of Alexandria on my recent trip to Virginia, I noticed a church with a few flyers out front. In walking by, I noticed just enough big print to firmly catch my attention. It said “Suspicious Cheese Lords” and presented them as a male ancient music vocal ensemble in concert.
So I grabbed a paper, stuffed it in a pocket, and forgot about it for a month. After the Bar, I pulled it back out, and found to my joy that not only is the Suspicious Cheese Lords a brilliant name for a group, it actually is based on logic.
he Suspicious Cheese Lords’ name is derived from the title of a Thomas Tallis motet, Suscipe quaeso Domine. While “translating” the title, it was observed that Suscipe could be “suspicious,” quaeso is close to the Spanish word queso meaning “cheese,” and Domine is, of course, “Lord.” Hence, the title of the motet was clearly “Suspicious Cheese Lord” - which in time became adopted as the group’s name. Although their name is humorous, the group appreciates the literal translation of Suscipe Quaeso Domine, which is, “Take, I ask, Lord.” Suspiciously, the Cheese Lords have yet to perform this motet.
Visit their website.
And their music is awesome! I’ve already detailed some of my affinity for medieval music, and this is a great addition. Their vocals are well-blended, and the music as glorious as its composers are unknown. Check ‘em out!
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