Sou Gan [Suo Gan]

Subject: Sou Gan
From: Mary
Date: 06 Jun 98 - 03:30 PM

Dear All, I am looking for the source of the haunting theme to Steven Spielberg's 1987 film "Empire of the Sun." I have heard that: 1) It is a Welsh hymn

2) It is a Welsh lullaby

Years ago I WAS given lullaby lyrics in English to fit the tune, but I have no way of knowing if it is even a translation of the orginal. Does any one have the words in Welsh or English?

Sincerely, Mary

Subject: RE: Sou Gan
From: Alice
Date: 06 Jun 98 - 05:58 PM

welsh lullaby.... in Welsh and English, with the melody, also, at
http://www.acronet.net/~robokopp/welsh/suogan.html

If you can't get there from here, (link doesn't work or something)..... here are the words:

Suo Gan

1.Huna blentyn yn fy mynwes,
Clyd a chynnes ydyw hon;
Breichiau mam sy'n dyn am danat,
Cariad mam sy dan fy mron;
Ni cha dim amharu'th gyntun,
Ni wna undyn â thi gam;
Huna'n dawel, anwyl blentyn,
Huna'n fwyn ar fron dy fam.

2. Huna'n dawel, heno, huna,
Huna'n fwyn, y tlws ei lun;
Pam yr wyt yn awr yn gwenu,
Gwenu'n dirion yn dy hun?
Ai angylion fry sy'n gwenu,
Arnat ti yn gwenu'n llon,
Tithau'n gwenu'n ol dan huno,
Huno'n dawel ar fy mron?

3. Paid ag ofni, dim ond deilen
Gura, gura ar y ddor;
Paid ag ofni, ton fach unig
Sua, sua ar lan y mor;
Huna blentyn, nid oes yma
Ddim i roddi iti fraw;
Gwena'n dawel yn fy mynwes
Ar yr engyl gwynion draw.

------------- 1.Sleep my baby, at my breast, Make yourself a snug, warm nest.
Feel my love forever new.
Harm will not meet you in sleep,
Hurt will always pass you by.
Child beloved, always you’ll keep,
In sleep gentle, mother’s breast nigh.

2. Sleep in peace tonight, sleep,
O sleep gently, what a sight.
A smile I see in slumber deep,
What visions make your face bright?
Are the angels above smiling,
At you in your peaceful rest?
Are you beaming back while in
Peaceful slumber on mother’s breast?
3. Do not fear the sound, it’s a breeze
Brushing leaves against the door.
Do not dread the murmurring seas,
Lonely waves washing the shore.
Sleep child mine, there’s nothing here,
While in slumber at my breast,
Angels smiling, have no fear,
Holy angels guard your rest.

Alice in Montana

Subject: RE: Sou Gan
From: Alice
Date: 06 Jun 98 - 05:59 PM

ooooops, How did that * get in there?? I must be slippin' on the breaks...

alice

Subject: RE: Sou Gan
From: Alice
Date: 06 Jun 98 - 06:04 PM

welsh lullaby.... in Welsh and English, with the melody, also, at
http://www.acronet.net/~robokopp/welsh/suogan.html

If you can't get there from here, (link doesn't work or something)..... here are the words:

Suo Gan

1.Huna blentyn yn fy mynwes,
Clyd a chynnes ydyw hon;
Breichiau mam sy'n dyn am danat,
Cariad mam sy dan fy mron;
Ni cha dim amharu'th gyntun,
Ni wna undyn â thi gam;
Huna'n dawel, anwyl blentyn,
Huna'n fwyn ar fron dy fam.

2. Huna'n dawel, heno, huna,
Huna'n fwyn, y tlws ei lun;
Pam yr wyt yn awr yn gwenu,
Gwenu'n dirion yn dy hun?
Ai angylion fry sy'n gwenu,
Arnat ti yn gwenu'n llon,
Tithau'n gwenu'n ol dan huno,
Huno'n dawel ar fy mron?

3. Paid ag ofni, dim ond deilen
Gura, gura ar y ddor;
Paid ag ofni, ton fach unig
Sua, sua ar lan y mor;
Huna blentyn, nid oes yma
Ddim i roddi iti fraw;
Gwena'n dawel yn fy mynwes
Ar yr engyl gwynion draw.

------------- 1.Sleep my baby, at my breast,
'Tis a mother’s arms round you.
Make yourself a snug, warm nest.
Feel my love forever new.
Harm will not meet you in sleep,
Hurt will always pass you by.
Child beloved, always you’ll keep,
In sleep gentle, mother’s breast nigh.

2. Sleep in peace tonight, sleep,
O sleep gently, what a sight.
A smile I see in slumber deep,
What visions make your face bright?
Are the angels above smiling,
At you in your peaceful rest?
Are you beaming back while in
Peaceful slumber on mother’s breast?
3. Do not fear the sound, it’s a breeze
Brushing leaves against the door.
Do not dread the murmurring seas,
Lonely waves washing the shore.
Sleep child mine, there’s nothing here,
While in slumber at my breast,
Angels smiling, have no fear,
Holy angels guard your rest.

Alice in Montana

Subject: RE: Sou Gan
From:
Date: 08 Jun 98 - 05:11 PM

Dear Alice, It's beautiful! Thank you so much. Sincerely, Mary