"Ay luna que reluzes" (C. de Uppsala-1556) by Rómulo Vega-González

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Comment by Rómulo Vega-González on August 17, 2011 at 0:47

That is great, Tonyyy. I did fall in love with "Pase el agoa" long ago.

Comment by Tonyyyy on August 16, 2011 at 20:37

Thanks Romulo.

 

I know some Spanish so can understand much of the texts in Spanish, though a translation is really helpful. Of your suggestions I have fallen in love with Pase el Agoa - I tried on lute but it is more natural for me on guitar (I think some  5-course guitars were around in mid 1500's and players might even have strummed a bit) . I also tried Ay Linda Amiga which works better on lute I thought

Comment by Rómulo Vega-González on August 15, 2011 at 18:11

Tonyyyy:

I think the text is very important, and you can value the art more fully. Señora de hermosura is OK (I have to re-upload it). Others might be: "Al alva venid" (CMP), "Pase el agoa" (CMP), "Dime, triste coraçón" (Colombina). "Toda mi vida hos amé" (Milán-without the variations)-if we're talking about Spanish music. Likewise, I think the original pronunciation both in English and Spanish adds to the charm of the songs.

Comment by Rómulo Vega-González on August 15, 2011 at 18:03

Thank you, Scott.

Comment by Tonyyyy on August 13, 2011 at 20:16

I like it that you have the words on screen. I try to sing along - like renaissance karaoke.

Do you have recommendations for the easiest Spanish renaissance voice + plucked instrument songs. I should say I have low  confidence in voice due to bad school experiences! But it is a satisfying musical challenge Doing the two things simultaneously is not easy.

I have a version of Senora de Hermosura which I think I could do - when I  learn the words. Any others that are not too difficult? 

It is interesting to hear the early Spanish pronunciation in your singing

Comment by Scot Tremblay on August 13, 2011 at 6:21

Beautiful Romulo. I like the lighting effects. The bluish light with the angel shadow...well done.

Comment by Rómulo Vega-González on August 12, 2011 at 23:49

Thank you, Tonyyyy. This is an intabulation of the original four-voice villancico.

Comment by Tonyyyy on August 12, 2011 at 22:51

This is really lovely. Is it your own arrangement?

I just found scores online  for four voices (based on the original I guess)