Description
I got really interested in Folk songs from the West Indies and stumbled upon the Siffleur Montagne Chorale, most of the songs are in French Creole apart from two songs. I decided to pick from one of those two and add a little bit of Creole into the arrangement, giving me a more interactive experience of the language without overwhelming myself!
It's a part of my family history that I seldom know about but hopefully through the music, and my love for music, that avenue of knowledge can open up for me.
Thanks to PushPast10 (a Youtube account dedicate to Dominican history/language/culture), with their help I was able to make it work!
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Audio:
RØDE K2 Mic
Kaotica Eyeball
Genelec 8020D Speakers
Samplitude Pro X3
Video:
Nikon D3200 Camera
Camera power supply
Andoer Ringlight
Desk Ringlight
Final Cut Pro X
Lyrics:
O Dominica
The land of beauty
The land of verdant
And glorious sunshine
Your hills and rivers
Are viewed with envy
By those who stay here
Even for a while
Chorus
Hear us O land
So green and beautiful
As we sing
Of your agouti, Sisserou
And manicou
Of your mountains, valleys, rivers
Flowers, too
Of your birds and crapaud
Palm trees in the sand
O yes, it is certain
You're a happy land
O yes, it is certain
You're a happy land
Land of the orange
Grapefruit and mango
Land of banana
The lime and cocoa
You have such flowers
Such leafy bowers
You can be certain
That's a happy land
Chorus
So bring your parents,
Your sons and daughters
For a vacation
In Dominica
And we assure you
When you return home
You'll say, "O yes, sir!
That's a happy land"
Chorus
O yes, it is certain
You're a happy land