Story Behind The Song
This is a very "new" arrangement of very old music; with voice & percussion arrangements that give it a timeless feel.
Song Description
An old Spanish Song (13c) about a daughter of the King of France who dreamed a dream while embroidering. Her mother interpreted it for her, foretelling that she would marry the Heir of the Crown.
| Song Length |
3:45 |
Genre |
New Age - Ethnic, New Age - Neo Classical |
| Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
Mood |
Peaceful, Tranquil |
| Subject |
Daughter, Other |
Similar Artists |
Loreena McKennitt |
| Language |
Spanish |
Era |
Before 1600 |
Lyrics
El Rey de Francia
Traditional Sephardic (13c-14c Andalusia)
Ladino poetry/ TRANSLATION:
"The King of France had three daughters. One embroidered.
The other sewed. The youngest one embroidered tapestry.
While stitching, stitching,
she fell into a dream.
Her mother saw her
and wanted to wake her.
"Don't wake me, mother,
don't interrupt me.
I dreamed a wonderful dream"
"You dreamed a dream?
I will interpret it for you."
"I appeared at the door
and saw the full moon.
I appeared at the window
and saw the star of Diana.
I appeared at the well,
and saw a pillar of gold
with three little birds
pecking the gold."
"The full moon is your mother-in-law. the star of Diana
is your sister-in-law.
The three little birds pecking the gold are your brothers-in-law. And the pillar of gold, the son of the king, your love."