This music belongs to the intro of a Brazilian tv serie called "Deus salve o Rei" (God Save The King). the video is made by the production of Globo studios in Brazil.
I am for the civil exchange of ideas, and added conversation in pursuit of the truth, even when I don’t especially agree, I am always willing to listen, learn, and study to improve my knowledge of the truth. Any uncivil, or hateful speech, I will not tolerate. Don’t try to smear my name, just because we may or may not disagree on certain current issues.
The song is around 500 years old "Scarborough Fair," was popularised in the United States by the 1960s singer-songwriting duo Simon & Garfunkel, is an English folk song about a market fair that took place in the town of Scarborough in Yorkshire during medieval times. Like any fair, it attracted traders, entertainers and food vendors, along with other hangers-on. The fair peaked in the late 14th century but continued to operate until the end of the 1700s. Now, several fairs are held in remembrance of the original. The lyrics for "Scarborough Fair" talk about unrequited love. A young man requests impossible tasks from his lover, saying that if she can perform them, he will take her back. In return, she requests impossible things of him, saying she will perform her tasks when he performs his. It's possible that this tune was derived from a Scottish song called "The Elfin Knight" (Child Ballad No. 2), wherein an elf kidnaps a woman and tells her that, unless she can do these impossible things, he will keep her as his lover. The use of the herbs "parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" in the lyrics has been debated and discussed. It's possible that they were just put there as a placeholder, as people forgot what the original line was. In traditional folk music, songs grew and evolved over time, as they were passed down through the oral tradition. That's the reason there are so many versions of so many old folk songs, and possibly why these herbs have become such a prominent part of the verse. However, herbalists will tell you of the symbolism and functions of herbs in healing and health maintenance. There's also a possibility that these meanings were intended as the song evolved (parsley for comfort or to remove bitterness, sage for strength, thyme for courage, rosemary for love). There's some speculation that these four herbs were used in a tonic of some sort. Paul Simon learned the song in 1965 while visiting British folk singer Martin Carthy in London. Art Garfunkel adapted the arrangement, integrating elements of another song Simon had written called "Canticle," which in turn was adapted from yet another Simon song, "The Side of a Hill." The pair added some anti-war lyrics that reflected the times. Simon & Garfunkel gave Carthy no credit on their recording for the arrangement of a traditional folk song, and Carthy accused Simon of stealing his work. Many years later, Simon settled the issue with Carthy, and in 2000 they performed together in London. 😉👍
Can I suggest "Churchyard" live studio version from the Current . Same setting as you saw/heard in "It happened quiet" which has an excellent sound quality . Also her interaction with her "back" vocal Silja Sol really reaches an all time high here if you ask me. PLEASE! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o58hKXhQLtA.html
I agree with you, and I'm a bit "wow" that I actually haven't seen the video of this song, ever... (yeah I know, almost sacrilege... :P ) Did a quick research. this is the official video/ original. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vz1koZ17XFI.html Seems like the one you just reACTed to was a -fanmade lyric's one, maybe. And then alternated a bit to not get copyrighted... (assuming here. )
This was actually what made me first discover Aurora, I love this and the medieval theme, if original or not. I do wish she had this on her sight,but something about it prevents her or she doesn't want it there.
As a huge fan of the original (and most everything he/they did) I really enjoyed this cover. The video is "OK' but the overall "Celtic" flavour and with her "voice" makes up for it.
I would recomend this version. This is the original: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1KJq7VHHbZY.html And there is a "making of" as well. (sort of :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V9c4QsmuK4Q.html
It was recorded for the opening of a brazilian soap opera. If I remember correctly, the tv channel requested her specifically. In fact, she came to Brazil to shoot this videoclip in their studio
Unfortunately this is one of the many MONO Versions out there. There is only one STEREO Version I know: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HEDs_3PFIMM.html it's a hell of a difference to the sound. This is no criticism, just want to mention it. I love your reactions to Aurora, keep up the good work. 😉
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