Friday 18 December 2020

The Himalayas, a Tibetan folk style song, The Chinese Folk Songs Series


The Himalayas is a mountain range in Asia separating the Plains of the Indian Subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. It’s a home to the planet’s highest peaks, including the highest Mount Everest. Many Himalayan Peaks are sacred in both Buddhism and Hinduism. 

The Himalayas 合唱《喜马拉雅山》
The lyrics are very simple, keep repeating The Himalayas in Chinese Mandarin.
There're 3 verses in total. 
The 1st verse: in unison.
The 2nd verse: in round, 1 beat behind.
The 3rd verse: adding the chant: 4/4  亚索,亚索,亚拉索 (in Tibetan)
4/4   ♫          ♫            ♫     ♪ ן
      Ya Suo,Ya Suo, Ya La Suo.  In English, it means Good, Great, Come on! Image you are travelling in this snowy area just like those people in the picture. No matter you are challenging the peaks or on the way to worship.  
The ending: (in Tibetan) 扎西德勒 Zha Xi De Le. In English, it means Blessings, Best Wishes.


This short song was written mainly for those non Chinese who are interested in learning Chinese or Chinese colorful cultures. You can also add an alto line by humming the bass notes and improvise along the melody line.
Music, words, piano arrangement, piano accompaniment, vocal, video edited by Y Jones.

The piano accompaniment 合唱《喜马拉雅山》钢琴伴奏

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Yan won a singing silver in the UK China Talent Show 2014 London
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