O Waly Waly

當塞西爾-夏普在 1908 年抄寫《哦，瓦利瓦利》時，它有這個標題，但不包含標題詞（而是以'Down in the meadows'開頭）。後來有人認為，我們現在所知的版本可能是由三首歌曲合成的：蘇格蘭歌曲 "Waly waly"（意為 "悲哀或悲傷的呼喊"）、塞西爾-夏普的抄本和一首美國歌曲 "The water is wide"（我們版本第一節的開頭）。這首悲傷的歌曲有時採用 3/4 拍，但在此編曲中，勒埃斯特朗日選擇了輕柔搖擺的 4/4 拍，略微讓人想起歌手詹姆斯-泰勒的版本。這首優美的民間小調也收錄在埃斯特朗日的熱門大合唱《Ahoy》中！為瓦片下的瑪麗玫瑰歌唱，水很寬"

樂器: Piano, Mixed Voices
出版社: Faber Music
原文簡介:
When Cecil Sharp transcribed O Waly Waly in 1908, it bore this title but did not contain the title words (beginning instead with ‘Down in the meadows’). It has been suggested since that the version we know now may be a composite of three songs: the Scottish ‘Waly waly’ (meaning ‘a cry of woe or grief’), the Cecil Sharp transcript and an American song, The water is wide, which begins the first verse of our version. This sad song is sometimes set in 3/4 time, but in this arrangement L'Estrange has chosen to give it a gently rocking 4/4 feel, slightly reminiscent of the version by the singer James Taylor. This beautiful folk tune also features in L’Estrange’s hit cantata Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose under the tile The water is wide. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing!