Welsh songs

Subject: Welsh songs
From: Tormid
Date: 01 Feb 98 - 07:35 AM

Looking for (English trans.) lyrics to two Welsh songs:

"The Maid from the Parish of Penderyn," and

Calon Lan (Welsh approximated, "Pure Heart")

Thanks to all.

Subject: Lyr Add: Calon Lân^^
From: Helen
Date: 02 Feb 98 - 02:37 AM

Found the lyrics to Calon Lan at Barry Taylor's Traditional Welsh Tunes in Midi Format site, so the midi file is also available for downloading.

http://www.islandnet.com/~btaylor/wlshmidi.htm

The midi file, but not lyrics are available there for The Maid from the Parish of Penderyn. I used to have a bookmark on another Welsh music page. I'll keep looking for that one.

Calon Lân is one of the best songs I have ever heard for putting goosebumps up & down my spine, when it is sung with harmonies and with a lot of feeling.

Calon Lân

I ask not for ease and riches
Nor earth's jewels for my part
But I have the best of wishes
For a pure and honest heart.

Chorus
Oh, pure heart so true and tender
Fairer than the lilies white
The pure heart alone can render
Songs of joy both day and night.

Should I cherish earthly treasure
It would fly on speedy wings
The pure heart a plenteous measure
Of true pleasure daily brings.

Chorus

Eve and morn my prayers ascending
To God's heaven on wings of song
Seek the joy that knows no ending
The pure heart that knows no wrong.

Chorus

Helen

Subject: Lyr Add: Calon Lân^^
From: Emily
Date: 03 Feb 98 - 02:35 PM

I learned a slightly different translation to Calon Lan:

Do not give me golden money Or the stones from diamond mines For I want a heart that's happy Honest heart, a heart that shines

Chorus Shining heart is full of goodness Purer than the lily's white Shining heart is always singing All the day and all the night

Jewels glitter for a moment Then are lost in endless night But the pure and perfect heart Shines with a warm eternal light

Chorus

I don't have a third verse.

Sorry I can't help you with the other song.

Emily

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: Tormid
Date: 20 Feb 98 - 03:51 AM

Thanks to both. I did check back at Barry Taylor's site and found Calon Lan lyrics which had been added since he first put the midi up (and I got it there). I think they are both stirring pieces. I once heard "The Maid" sung by a Welsh male chorus and I almost fell over.

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: Helen
Date: 03 Aug 98 - 08:26 PM

Tormid,

I was reminded by the other thread on Welsh songs today that I have been meaning to thank you for recommending The Maid From the Parish of Penderyn. I went searching for it, heard it, loved it, now have the midi file and printed out sheet music, and a week ago my sister and I played it at an outdoor wedding - my sister plays flute and I play Celtic harp - and it sounded beautiful, very stirring.

So thanks for sharing your favourite music because now it's one of my favourites too.

Helen

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: jannik
Date: 04 Aug 98 - 12:18 PM

I have heard a kevin welsh song called something like bastards nation, but nobody in the state of Denmark can help me. So if there is someone who knows where I can find the song and lyrics I would be very glad!

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 04 Aug 98 - 03:59 PM

I have Calon Lan in Welsh if you want it, also Maid of Penderyn. I could translate Penderyn only with some effort! (It's been a while.) Please email me if you want either.

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: Barbara
Date: 01 Nov 98 - 06:29 PM

I am trying to locate the lyrics for "Men of Harlech" as sung in the film, Zulu starring Stanley Baker. I have found several set of lyrics but none from the movie.

Can you provide me with any imformation to assist my search.

Thank you, Barbara

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 02 Nov 98 - 02:44 PM

Barbara, are you and Jackrabbit related? Go back to Oct. 23, and chec out the thread Men of Harlech, or put Harlech in the thread search box and set the filter to 30 days, or follow this link [http://www.deltablues.com/thread.cfm?threadid=7057&messages=8] which maybe Joe will turn into a clickable one for me. I will learn how to do it soon, Joe, honest.
Blessings,
another Barbara

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: PHILIP MEREDITH
Date: 05 Jul 99 - 10:37 AM

I am currently looking for the songs " Come Home Rhondda Boy" and "Take Me Home" in any format.

Thank You

Philip

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Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: Brent
Date: 07 Sep 99 - 02:49 PM

Does anyone know the words to the verse of "Men of Harlech" sung in the 1963 movie "Zulu" starring Michael Caine? (In English)

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: MMario
Date: 07 Sep 99 - 03:13 PM

*PLEASE READ THE MESSAGES ABOVE* Amazingly enough, they actually contain information.

regarding "Men of Harlech" try this url previously posted:

but now a blue clicky thing

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: Simon Donk
Date: 18 Sep 99 - 06:51 PM

We're going to win the rugby world cup and wipe our hairy Welsh arses on the delicate petals of the english red rose. Up your fucking arse england.

I'd rather wear a turban than a rose.

Si

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 18 Sep 99 - 07:42 PM

I suspect I may have a translation of "Merch o Blwy Penderyn" lurking in the cupboard. I'm not quite clear from the forgoing whether the original query was for what it meant, or a singable English lyric.

Should I search my cupboard and contribute an intimation of the gist (it was on a Plethyn album - anyone who has not heard songs by Plethyn should arrange to do so immediately) or is the 'Maid of Penderyn' sufficient? There has been much debate in Manx newsgroups recently about whether Manx lyrics should be translated into English. Does it contribute to the the demise of the original language, or does it open peoples' eyes to the fact that (in many cases) there is far more to life than their monoglot cul-de-sac?

Shoh slaynt,

Bobby Bob

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: wildlone
Date: 18 Sep 99 - 09:50 PM

well simon from what i saw of Cardiff last time i was there a lot of people in waies are taking your advice on headgear.HA HA HA .WL.

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: wildlone
Date: 18 Sep 99 - 09:54 PM

Sorry missed the l there LL it does work
that should read WALES.WL.

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 10 Nov 99 - 03:30 PM

Can anyone please help me.

I am looking for the music for Calon Lan. I know the words but cannot find the music anywhere.

Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin.

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Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: MMario
Date: 10 Nov 99 - 03:51 PM

http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/wlshmidi.htm

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 10 Nov 99 - 08:47 PM

I am looking for the music to a Welsh lullaby called "Suo Gan". I have the lyrics, in English and Welsh. Would prefer .gif format. Thanks

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: MMario
Date: 10 Nov 99 - 08:50 PM

midi for it also at above address. lots of shareware programs available that will convert to sheet music. try the DT reader or Noteworthy composer

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 05 Jan 00 - 01:54 PM

http://www.acronet.net/~robokopp/welsh/nidwyngo.mid

this is a good midi of Calon Lan

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From:
Date: 05 Jan 00 - 01:55 PM

http://www.acronet.net/~robokopp/welsh/nidwyngo.mid

this is a good midi of Calon Lan

Subject: RE: Welsh songs
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Apr 00 - 12:34 AM