A la Nanita Nana

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Description

This is a traditional Spanish carol--a 'nana,' or lullaby--to the Christchild.

The change from minor to a major key is a common device in Spanish and/or Cuban folksongs, with the phrase "a la nanita nana" a soothing refrain similar to "lullaby, lullaby" in English.

arrangement/keyboard/vocals: Mystified
vocals: atwood1956

song art: William Bouguereau
detail from "Song of the Angels"

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Lyrics

A la Nanita Nana -- Traditional Spanish Carol

A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea,
Mi Jesús tiene sueño, bendito sea, bendito sea.
(repeat)
Fuentecilla que corres clara y sonora,
Ruiseñor q'en la selva cantando lloras,
Callad mientras la cuna se balancea.

A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea,
My Jesus is sleeping, come and behold Him, come and behold Him.
(repeat)
Little brook everflowing, rushing and ringing,
Nightingale in the forest, calling and singing,
Hush now, while the cradle softly sways.

Song Stats

Hits: 23273
Comments: 36
Fans: 9
Plays: 23646
Downloads: 1098
Votes: 21
Uploaded: Nov 08, 2005 - 03:45:51 PM
Last Updated: Nov 30, 2005 - 11:08:03 AM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 07:13:06 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

lullaby (53), Christmas (179), carol (23)

Hardware:

Macintosh, mics, etc. MAudio keystation 61es

Software:

GarageBand2
JamPack 4: Symphony (Steinway piano)

Comments

SlimGirlFat	SlimGirlFat said 1477 days ago (November 8th, 2005)
	Beautiful As always Mysti, your voice shines out with clarity and beauty,, Tom, your voice and harmonies compliment Mystis. Lovely lovely lovely Slimmie Check out my latest song called Not Enough

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1476 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	Beautiful Thanks, Slimmie, for that. One thing we wanted to do with this CD was have a wide range of styles and some different treatments. This one is definitely simpler and more traditional--two voices and piano--and a contrast to the others that have more orchestration or more complex arrangements. Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Einarus	Einarus said 1477 days ago (November 8th, 2005)
	Beautiful Songs like this prove that songs don't have to be complex and swarming with lots of different tracks to sound gorgeous. Very soft and sweet. Beautiful! Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1476 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	Beautiful Thanks, Einarus. It was nice to do something simple, and rely (mostly) on the voices to color and carry the piece along. It's nice that you appreciate it for its simplicity-- thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

	said 1477 days ago (November 8th, 2005)
	BEAUTIFUL My angels!

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1476 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	BEAUTIFUL Your angels, biz?? Well, ok, if you insist. Glad you liked the song. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Stun Nutz	Stun Nutz said 1476 days ago (November 8th, 2005)
	This is going to be a great CD. Perfect for a calm candlelit Xmas dinner... without screaming kids! Very delicate tune here. I love the fact that you chose to sing in Spanish.. and Tom, your voice is a great compliment to Mysti (oh...Slimmie said that...doh!). Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

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Noel Project said 1475 days ago (November 10th, 2005)

This is going to be a great CD.
Thanks for the kind words, Eric. Project co-founder and CEO (atwood1956)
especially appreciates the compliment. He wondered if anyone would
recognize the bravery and daring required to sing on the same track with
Mysti? You have hinted at that in your comments, and for that, it is feeling
gratitude (as Tadashi might say).

Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

	obtuso said 1476 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	. Beautiful

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Noel Project said 1475 days ago (November 10th, 2005)

.
In the Project library we have whispered among ourselves about moments like
this, obtuso. Debated. How would we respond to a brief comment, or a
comment with a title so tiny as a period? Would we respond at all? It provided
some lively discussions and such excitement that some members had trouble
falling asleep after those late night sessions.

But in our mission statement, it is clear: 'no comment is too small to warrant
a reply,' not even one titled ".". (And especially one whose message is so
direct and pleasing.) Thanks, obtuso!

Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

White Hawks	White Hawks said 1476 days ago (November 9th, 2005)
	wonderful harmony I am sure that Noel Project will be a wonderful CD:) thanks for sharing. 10s. - Hawks Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1475 days ago (November 10th, 2005)
	wonderful harmony Thanks White Hawks. The Project is hoping for a successful CD. That success will be measured in the joy it brings not only to those of us who are creating it, but also to those who listen, including you, Jem. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Epileptic Gibbon

Epileptic Gibbon said 1475 days ago (November 10th, 2005)

Pretty tune…
… you Noel Project dude & dudette! Should make for a nice
counterpoint on the CD. Now all you need to make the CD
complete is a version of 'All I want for Christmas are my two front
teeth', perhaps done in a death metal style but with Mysti's fine
vocals shining through… shall I shut-up now?

And shouldn't that be complement not compliment. Saying that
Tom's vocals complement Mysti's is a compliment, right? I'm not
homophonic, before you ask (that was a pun, get it?)… okay now
I'll shut up!

Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

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Noel Project said 1475 days ago (November 10th, 2005)

Pretty tune…
EG, you say 'complement,' Stun Nutz says 'compliment.' I say astounded, you
say gobsmacked. Words, words, words. Can't we all get along? Especially in
this, the most joyous time of the year? Or in a couple of months.

Obviously, your 'almost-an-insider' perspective (through Rebsie)has allowed
you to hone in on the key strategy of this CD. Bob, weave, jab, punch,
counterpunch. We do hope this piece, simple and warbly, will be a
counterpoint to other pieces that are more complex and warbly.

And we appreciate you stopping by to gaze in and comment, Epi, regardless
of your orientation. The Project welcomes all!

Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Mystified	Mystified said 1474 days ago (November 11th, 2005)
	Warbly schmarbly! There's no warbling on these tracks....wait..... Tom...are you adding birdsong to these?! (Pssst! Redwing is that other CD...!) Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 1474 days ago (November 11th, 2005)

You're wild
Its a calm and nice song yes, but you people are just wild how fast you're
getting better and better as musicians! You're approaching pro level now,
without (I believe) going to music schools but just by producing for
macjams. Very very good and warm and comforting song. And so well
performed!

I am proud of being your (net) friends!

Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1472 days ago (November 12th, 2005)
	You're wild Johannes, the Project appreciates you taking time out from your passivity re: MacJams to listen to and comment on this song. We also look forward to your musical contributions in the coming weeks. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

ledebutant

ledebutant said 1473 days ago (November 12th, 2005)

Can't wait
As I was listening to this, all I could think about was how much
pleasure it is going to give my mother when I give it to her, which I
suppose, is the point of you guys doing this, spreading your love of
God and bringing joy to the world. I'm going to give it to her as an
early Christmas present and donate $10 to charity in the Noel Project's
name.

Thanks you guys.

Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Noel Project

Noel Project said 1472 days ago (November 12th, 2005)

Can't wait
Your comment made some of us stop and ask ourselves, why ARE we doing
this? Always good to review. Putting together 12-15 songs in a couple of
months has not always been easy, but it has been fun. And we have
concluded amongst ourselves that you giving Mother Ledebutant our CD is
one of the best reasons we know of to have done this. She gets an
autographed copy.

Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Mystified	Mystified said 1472 days ago (November 13th, 2005)
	Can't wait Just wanted to add my thanks to your comment, Ledeb. That is a lovely gesture, and sharing a bit of joy through music is really what this has all been about. Glad it seems to be working :) (And I'll get Tom to forge my name on that 'autographed' copy!') Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1472 days ago (November 13th, 2005)
	Can't wait Don't be silly, Cat. Just meet me in the Project dining room before we run through our vocalises and sign it there. Unless we need to invest in an "autopen" for you? Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

ledebutant	ledebutant said 1471 days ago (November 14th, 2005)
	Autopen They invented a pen that DRIVES?!!! Whatever will they think of next? ;-) Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Mystified	Mystified said 1471 days ago (November 14th, 2005)
	Office Supplies Memo Hmmm... Do we have enough money in the Project budget to get an 'autopen?' Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Mystified	Mystified said 1471 days ago (November 14th, 2005)
	Vocalises Memo ...And I do hope that you're working on those vocalises, Tom. I don't think there is such a thing as 'autovocalises' (even if there are autopens) yet! Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

	Lilbit21 said 1473 days ago (November 12th, 2005)
	awsome wow wat a lovely voice... this is definetely tradition song n relaxation too..... good with the controlin the voice.... cant wait to hear the next song.... best of luck.......keep it up

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1472 days ago (November 12th, 2005)
	awsome Congratulations on reaching 20.80 points, Lilbit21. You may now post a song on MJ. We here at the Project are proud that you have chosen one of our songs as a vehicle, so to speak. We have been in your shoes, forced to scrounge for points, begging on streetcorners, selling plasma, etc. Thanks for the kind words! Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1473 days ago (November 12th, 2005)
	wow... the word beautiful was created to explain and express what i have just heard.................................. Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1472 days ago (November 12th, 2005)
	wow... Hey, Mcboy. Har ya? Had we known you would be stopping by on a Saturday we would have brought the landscapers in on their day off to spruce up. A little embarrassed...where did we put the Roundup®? Thanks for listening. Good to see you. Next time, call first? Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

Mystified	Mystified said 1472 days ago (November 13th, 2005)
	Umm, Tom... ...the Roundup® is right there...over there...yes. Right next to the frog? (or is that a toad?) Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1472 days ago (November 13th, 2005)
	Umm, Tom... Ahhh yes, the one with X's for eyes. Got it. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Tadashi Togawa	Tadashi Togawa said 1471 days ago (November 14th, 2005)
	Prayer from the west The continental west. The dry earth. Sunflower and pinwheel. The singing voice reached because of the wind from the west. Don Quixote will be healed with this song. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste

mandolinquent	mandolinquent said 1470 days ago (November 15th, 2005)
	Blimey. Wonderful, singing - both of you. The harmonies make it sound like you're standing face to face, instead of file-sharing... which is pretty incredible. Lovely, lovely warm singing. Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

I. Spike	I. Spike said 1468 days ago (November 17th, 2005)
	...sweet... I like the stark live feel of this tune. It gives it more sincerity somehow. The lyrics are lovely in any language. More sweet work from you two. Check out my latest song called Mighty Cracker Fly

stevel	stevel said 1465 days ago (November 20th, 2005)
	Classy! Beautiful vocal performance! This Noel project is turning out to be very eclectic indeed Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

macgalver	macgalver said 1452 days ago (December 3rd, 2005)
	Stunning Just stunning. Check out my latest song called First Sight

Noel Project	Noel Project said 1430 days ago (December 25th, 2005)
	Merry Christmas! Thanks for listening, and for your comments. Check out my latest song called Finale (Silent Night)

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