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Bouree


"Bouree" by Jethro Tull is a song originally written in the key of E minor. It was composed by Ian Anderson, the lead vocalist and flautist of the British rock band Jethro Tull. The song is a rendition of a classical dance piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, adapted with a rock twist. A curiosity about this song is that it was initially composed as an instrumental piece. The melody of "Bouree" is characterized by energetic guitar riffs, accompanied by Anderson's virtuosic flute playing, creating a unique blend of rock and classical music elements.