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I may be mistaken but I believe that Enya has created a similar "language" for some of her music.
I'm not aware of any conlang (constructed language) lyrics by Enya, but she sings a lot of (Irish) Gaelic, some Latin, and at least one Spanish song (La Soñadora on The Memory of Trees.)
It's probably the Gaelic you're thinking of - it does sound rather other-wordly (it sounds a lot better than it looks on a page - the spelling's preposterous!)
It's probably the Gaelic you're thinking of - it does sound rather other-wordly (it sounds a lot better than it looks on a page - the spelling's preposterous!)
You are undoubtedly right. My grandpa used to sing and play the fiddle on Saturday nights, usually after having a few. Some of it was in a strange tongue - but beautiful - and I always assumed it was Irish. He claimed he didn't remember what the words meant. I also recall my priest begin the mass with "Rath Dé ort!" [rah jay urt - I had to look it up.]
I'm not aware of any conlang (constructed language) lyrics by Enya
D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention.
I also recall my priest begin the mass with "Rath Dé ort!"
Agus leat féin!
Was that a full Gaelic mass (probably not, I guess,) or just the blessing?
Much as the spelling exasperates me, I know it would sound beautiful (http://www.irishpage.com/prayers/mass.htm).
Next time I'm over there (Ireland's a popular day trip on the ferry from here,) I must keep my eye open for any services being held.
D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention. I forgot that you forgot or I would have told you that you forgot. I didn't think of that either.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
He would say "Slainte!"
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
Lovely! I like Orthodox services - I've been to several Greek and one Russian Divine Liturgy (rather than Mass). The more smells and bells the better! I doubt you get many orthodox asthmatics though, given the huge quantities of incense they incinerate in the course of the shortest of services! (though I trust you were spared such olfactory accompaniment to the meal.)
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
Oh, there's history and tradition an arm's length from all of us. But if you want it to be your history and tradition, you have to choose ancestors who stayed where they were while it was happening
"Shaddai" is also Hebrew.
Oh, that's there too. I was wondering why I couldn't get the memory of Amy Grant singing "El Shaddai" out of my head after reading that. Now I am stuck with the thought of Amy Grant singing a duet with Weird Al Yankovic. It isn't easy being me.
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You are a good Trekkie. Out of 18 candidates that got that question only 3 got it right. I almost got it wrong on the exam. Something kept nagging me to say "Titus". Where the heck did that come from? Now the followup question (as it was on the exam) is what was Kirk's name on a tombstone read when it was revealed in an episode of TV series? I believe the episode was "Where no man has gone before".
As for the "lyrics" from LG, if you take a look at all of them, you will see more of what you are referring to: words occasionally coming from other real languages. LG says the sounds are more important than where they come from. I may be mistaken but I believe that Enya has created a similar "language" for some of her music. I may be confusing that with something else. What's really irritating is that I need a TelePrompTer when I sing them in the shower.
When my friends need some code, who do they call? The codebusters! [I couldn't resist that even if it is outdated.]
Suggestion: Create a flash for Ruthie and have her sing that. At least that would keep her out of my hair.
P.S. Name on your underwear? Why not use use GPS?
P.S. The flight simulator and deck of the Enterprise are going to be part of a museum in Second Life. I believe CBS is paying for it so it ought to be very interesting.
As for the "lyrics" from LG, if you take a look at all of them, you will see more of what you are referring to: words occasionally coming from other real languages. LG says the sounds are more important than where they come from. I may be mistaken but I believe that Enya has created a similar "language" for some of her music. I may be confusing that with something else. What's really irritating is that I need a TelePrompTer when I sing them in the shower.
Suggestion: Create a flash for Ruthie and have her sing that. At least that would keep her out of my hair.
P.S. Name on your underwear? Why not use use GPS?
P.S. The flight simulator and deck of the Enterprise are going to be part of a museum in Second Life. I believe CBS is paying for it so it ought to be very interesting.
I'm not aware of any conlang (constructed language) lyrics by Enya, but she sings a lot of (Irish) Gaelic, some Latin, and at least one Spanish song (La Soñadora on The Memory of Trees.)
It's probably the Gaelic you're thinking of - it does sound rather other-wordly (it sounds a lot better than it looks on a page - the spelling's preposterous!)
Did your grandpa go you sessions then? We have an active Trad music scene in Chicago (not that I am part of it) and not only can you probably hear some of the songs he sang, people will tell you what the songs mean.
Bev: No, grandpa didn't have much time for me. He was too busy making children (20 with 4 wives) and taking care of his farm. He did like to drive my mother crazy when he would put me on his knee and call me his "wee little b*****d" - affectionately, of course. The Trad music scene sounds great. Maybe I will take it in sometime. I do get to Chicago once in a while. Thank you for the info.
Ruthie: I love you too much to turn you off. I will just have to get used to your sense of timing.
Ruthie: I love you too much to turn you off. I will just have to get used to your sense of timing.
D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention.
Agus leat féin!
Was that a full Gaelic mass (probably not, I guess,) or just the blessing?
Much as the spelling exasperates me, I know it would sound beautiful (
Next time I'm over there (Ireland's a popular day trip on the ferry from here,) I must keep my eye open for any services being held.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
He would say "Slainte!"
Lovely! I like Orthodox services - I've been to several Greek and one Russian Divine Liturgy (rather than Mass). The more smells and bells the better! I doubt you get many orthodox asthmatics though, given the huge quantities of incense they incinerate in the course of the shortest of services! (though I trust you were spared such olfactory accompaniment to the meal.)
Oh, there's history and tradition an arm's length from all of us. But if you want it to be your history and tradition, you have to choose ancestors who stayed where they were while it was happening
"Shaddai" is also Hebrew. Are you sure this language isn't a compilation of words from various other languages?
Oh, that's there too. I was wondering why I couldn't get the memory of Amy Grant singing "El Shaddai" out of my head after reading that. Now I am stuck with the thought of Amy Grant singing a duet with Weird Al Yankovic. It isn't easy being me.
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