A little bit of Holiday

[baleanoptera]

Partially for the spirit of the season, and partially because I can I wanted to make a holiday card with added music. So a happy holiday to everyone who has a holiday, and warm greetings to the rest of you as well.


Misa Criolla - Kyrie, Viadala – Baguala

This is a hauntingly beautiful song from Latin- America. I think it is a Christmas song, but due to lack of Spanish I cannot tell. Regardless this song gives me chills. Spare guitars, a dominant voice and a rhythm like a heartbeat.

Skruk & Rim Banna: Mitt hjerte alltid vanker

This is an old, traditional Scandinavian song. This time performed with a twist. The Palestinian artist Rim Banna has translated parts of the lyrics and help produce the song. The result is a rich and wonderful blend of a truly lovely song.

And if you are wondering what a more traditional version sounds like there is :
Aasne Valland Nordli : Mitt hjerte alltid vanker

Comments

[elspethsheir.livejournal.com]

He is so talented! Reminds me a bit of Iassen Ghiuselev. (I have the latter's Alice in Wonderland print.)

The music is terrific - the first reminds me a bit of Ars Nova, who I studied at university. The second is a great mix of modern and sacred - haunting! And even the traditional one has this lilting quality. Thank you for posting these!