'A Midder's boy' by Freda Leask - Christmas Carol in the Shetland dialect. Artwork by Mandy Tait скачать в хорошем качестве

'A Midder's boy' by Freda Leask - Christmas Carol in the Shetland dialect. Artwork by Mandy Tait

' A Midder's Boy' is a unique dialect Shetland Christmas Carol, combining original music and art for the festive season. In a delightful celebration of Shetland's rich cultural heritage, Shetlander Freda Leask has crafted a unique Christmas Carol lullaby written in the Shetland dialect. Adding a visual dimension to the project. Freda's sister, Mandy Tait, a talented artist, has contributed her own touch. As she was simultaneously working on a series of Christmas cards, one image serendipitously perfectly matched the tone and meaning of the song and forms the artwork for the release. This seamless blend of music and art gave rise to an innovative idea: a digital Chirstmas card, where song and artwork come together to create a heartfelt gift, hopefully connecting with the Shetland & Scottish communities & beyond. This digital Christmas card can be sent through the 'send as a gift' option on Freda's Bandcamp page, providing the opportunity to share the festive spirit with friends and loved ones around the world. This unique offering combines the beauty of traditional Shetland art and the joy of a homegrown carol in the Shetland dialect- making it a perfect gift for those who appreciate authentic, meaningful connections during the Christmas season...... or just listen and watch this video in its own right. Hope you enjoy it. Credits Vocals; Freda Leask Piano: Gregg Arthur / Freda Leask Recording: Freda Leask / Gregg Arthur Mixing: Gregg Arthur Artwork: Mandy Tait Timelapse Video Footage: Joe Leask Additional Video: George Leask (Dialect lyrics below are followed by the English translation) A Midder's Boy It's a dark an staary nicht You can see da noardrin lichts Dancin' ida heefins ower da saand An wan staar ida sky Gies a licht itae wir eye A heefinly meid dat taks wis by da haand An owerby ida byre, wi da sheep in aa da kye A weeried homless faimly böls dem doon Fur a bairn wis boarn dastreen Looks intae His midder's een Shö keens her peerie infant wears a croon Shö nuns Him as He sleeps Hadds Him closs as soond He sleeps Shö dusna want ta tink aboot da vaige dat lies aheed INSTRUMENTAL & BRIDGE It's a dark an staary nicht You can see da noardrin lichts Dancin' ida heefins ower da saand An wan staar ida sky Gies a licht itae wir eye A heefinly meid dat taks wis by da haand An dirs wan staar ida sky Gies a licht itae wir eye A heefinly meid dat taks wis by da haand © all rights reserved _______________________________________ TRANSLATION A Mother's Son It's a dark and starry night You can see the aurora borealis Dancing in the heavens over the sandy beach And one star in the sky Gives a light to our eye A heavenly transient bearing that takes us by the hand And over there in the stable With the sheep and the cattle A tired homeless family settles down to rest For a baby born the night before Looks into His mother's eyes And she knows her little infant wears a crown Bridge She sings quietly to HIm as He cries Holds Him close as He sleeps soundly She doesn't want to think about the journey that lies ahead INSTRMENTAL & BRIDGE It's a dark and starry night We can see the aurora borealis Dancing in the heavens over the sandy beach And there's one star in the sky Gives a light to our eyes A heavenly transient bearing that takes us by the hand Yes there's one star in the sky That gives light to our eyes A heavenly transient bearing That takes us by the hand © all rights reserved