Bountiful Night (LDN Cover of Mykola Leontovych's Shchedryk)

SONG NOTES This version of Shchedryk (Bountiful Evening) is translated in meaning rather than the exact words. The song wishes abundance upon the master of the house: generosity in the growth of livestock, money, and children (through a beautiful wife). The song is also re-imagined as a 16th Century motet sung in male and female harmonies with accompanying instrumentation. This is the second song I have done in this style. If you like this style, please check out "A Maiden's Christmas Carol." SONG LYRICS Bountiful night! Bountiful night! Bountiful night! Bountiful night! A swallow flew in, And began to sing, Calling the host. Come out! Come out! Look at your stock! The sheep have given birth. The ewes have been born. The sheep have given birth. The ewes have been born. All your wares are very fine Your money will grow! All your wares are very fine Your money will grow! But money matters not Hark to your wife Fair as a dove But money matters not Hark to your wife Fair as a dove Bountiful night! Bountiful night! Bountiful night! Bountiful night!