Damunt de tu només les flors - Federico Mompou

Lying upon you, like a white
Offering, there were flowers only.
From them your body drew the light,
Without them now the branch was lonely.

And as they gave their kiss to you,
Their life of fragrance was sent flowing.
From your closed eyes the light shone through:
You were resplendent, you were glowing.

Could I but be a flowers sigh
And, like a lily, give you my
own self, so that my very being
Would fade away upon your breast
And never need again the rest
Of night, that from your side is fleeing.

[cgoodson]

I'd like a transcription, too, please? I listened to Carmen Bustamante singjng with Mompou at the piano, too. Exquisite piece and wonderfully rendered - thank you!!

[albertrossich]

Sempre havia sentit la peça cantada, però també és una melodia preciosa només instrumental.

[inmajferrero_poeta]

Me encanta y me vas a ayudar a practicarla... porque la tengo en repertorio!!! Gracias

[harvardkarbodie]

@cgoodson2010 Okay. I'm flattered you ask. I probably should even do it for myself. But it will probably have to be done by hand some time. I don't have the software stuff to do it. Anyway, glad you liked it.

[harvardkarbodie]

@laiagrim I have only listened to a small amount of Montsalvage. but he is "on my radar". I was jut reading about him on the trito.es website. he was a very productive composer. what music I have heard so far, i have to confess that i didn't understand very well. but then, when I first heard mompou (especially the Musica Callada) i didn't understand his music either. but i will listen more to montsalvage! i promise.

[inmajferrero_poeta]

It would be much to ask that were to play a tune called "Lullaby for a black sleep" Montsalvatge.
I'd be very grateful, because I love how you play the piano.

[harvardkarbodie]

@laiagrim I feel honored! Thank you for your kind comment.

[harvardkarbodie]

@cgoodson2010 Nowhere actually, at least until I can write out a clearer transcription. I made it myself from the vocal/piano score and right now it is simply pencil scrawls written over that printed score.

[cgoodson]

I like your transcription. When you have a chance to write it out, I'd love a copy!!! Thanks!

[harvardkarbodie]

@laiagrim Thank you for the offer, but I am certain it is under copyright. I do not feel comfortable receiving a copy.

[inmajferrero_poeta]

@harvardkarbodie Thank you very much are a heaven, if you want to send you the score that I have, is for voice and piano, is one of the five songs Montsalvatge black.

[cgoodson]

Where might I obtain this version (piano only)? Thank you!