Lyr Req: Nos Galen

06 Dec 99 - 10:40 AM (#145423)
Subject: Nos Galen Lyric Request
From: Elizabeth([e-mail])

I'm reorganizing my hardcopy music and I find that I've misplaced my favorite Welsh songbook. I have a gig tonight and need the original Welsh to "Deck the Halls." Anybody have it at their fingertips? Thanks in advance. E.

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06 Dec 99 - 01:48 PM (#145509)
Subject: RE: Nos Galen Lyric Request
From: Philippa

You could try posting a request at cymraeg-L or at Welsh-L

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06 Dec 99 - 02:16 PM (#145529)
Subject: Nos Galan Lyric Links
From: Philippa

Change the spelling, do a search for "Nos Galan" and you'll find lots of pages. Here's some links to the lyrics:
robokopp

tyghet-da (link may be dead)

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07 Dec 99 - 05:36 AM (#145917)
Subject: RE: Nos Galen Lyric Request
From: Sian

the www.tyghet-da.u-net.com/galan.htm does give the popular words used in Welsh to the harp tune Nos Galan but please note that they aren't a direct translation! By the way, I have had long discussions on *Deck the Halls* with Welsh experts who have researched the song in the States, and it may well be that words, *Deck the Halls...* were written by a Welsh American. It certainly was published over there much early than over here in Wales. Nos Galan, as a tune, is/was popular both as a dance tune for harp (hence the evolution of the ffa-la-la's) and as a tune for setting penillion - singing a variety of verses as suited the occasion.

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07 Dec 99 - 08:36 AM (#145954)
Subject: RE: Nos Galen Lyric Request
From: Philippa

Both links give English translations for Nos Galan. the first link gives the Deck the Halls verses as well.

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