Pasli Ovce Valasi
This carol comes from the Moravian region of Czechia. It speaks of the Wallachian (Valasi) shepherds, who representing the shepherds of ancient Palestine, are urged by the angels to hurry to the stable. Included in the lyrics are the onomatopoetic words “hajdom” and “tydlidom” representing the ubiquitous piped drones and drums. A harmonically simple folk tune is enhanced by mimicking the drone in the piano. The slower verse recalls the lyric of Mary rocking Jesus while Joseph sings to him.
This carol comes from the Moravian region of Czechia. It speaks of the Wallachian (Valasi) shepherds, who representing the shepherds of ancient Palestine, are urged by the angels to hurry to the stable. Included in the lyrics are the onomatopoetic words “hajdom” and “tydlidom” representing the ubiquitous piped drones and drums. A harmonically simple folk tune is enhanced by mimicking the drone in the piano. The slower verse recalls the lyric of Mary rocking Jesus while Joseph sings to him.
This carol comes from the Moravian region of Czechia. It speaks of the Wallachian (Valasi) shepherds, who representing the shepherds of ancient Palestine, are urged by the angels to hurry to the stable. Included in the lyrics are the onomatopoetic words “hajdom” and “tydlidom” representing the ubiquitous piped drones and drums. A harmonically simple folk tune is enhanced by mimicking the drone in the piano. The slower verse recalls the lyric of Mary rocking Jesus while Joseph sings to him.