White voice or white singing is a contemporary name, used usually in Eastern Europe, for the traditional singing style. The technique is based on an open throat. A characteristic feature of this kind of voice is its brightness, clearness (not in the meaning of voice color) or intensity. It had been practiced since ancient times among the rural population in Central and Eastern Europe.
With the fantastic vocal coach Paulina Miu we had the unique opportunity to film a 2-part workshop on this special singing technique.
LYRICS:
Tam u Marysi nie zamieciono
Drobnej kaliny nie nasadzono
Ło to to
Marysia wstała pozamiatała
Drobnej kaliny ponasadzała
Ło to to
Bo Jasio jedzie na przywitanie
Wiezie chusteczki na przedawanie
Ło to to
Komu innemu drogo przedaje
swojej Marysi to darmo daje
Ło to to
TRANSLATION (EN)
Mary's place was not swept
A tiny calla was not planted
Mary got up and swept
She planted the tiny calla
Cause Johnny's on his way to say hello
He's carrying shawls for sale
He's selling them at high price to other people
He's giving them for free to Mary
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Video by Anne Luft & Anja Simon
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