Nepali folk song : Resham Phree Ree
You are almost certain to hear folk songs in the hills. If
you are travelling with trekking staff your own crew will probably entertain
themselves –and you-with songs and dances to the accompaniment of a two –
headed drum called MADAL . If you are staying in local lodges or homestay the
entertainers may be villagers, trekking staff or the children of the hotel
owner.
Most song consists of an endless series of verses and a chorus.
One or two people who now the words to verses usually take the lead and
everyone joins in the chorus. Here is one of the most popular song and a rough translation
of the lyrics.
Resham Pheree ree
Resham Pheree ree , Resham phere ree,
Udeyra jaunkee dandaa ma bhanjyang
Resham Phee ree
The silk cloth is fluttering, the silk clothing is fluttering
Should I fly to the hilltop and the ridge?
The silk cloth is fluttering
Ek naley banduk, dui naley banduk, mirga lai takey ko
Mirga lai mailey tekeko hoeine, maya lai dakey ko
One –barreled gun, twin-barreled gun targeted at the dear
It’s not the deer that I am aiming at , but at my dear
Chourus:
Resham phere ree, reshem pheree ree
Udeyra jaunkee dandaa ma bhanjyang
Resham Phee ree
Kukur lai kutti
kutti , Biralo lai suri
Timro hamro paya priti dobato ma kuri
To the dog , it’s puppy , puppy , to the cat it’s meow meow
Our love is waiting at the crossroads.
Repeat Chorus:
Reshem Pheree ree
Reshem pheree ree, reshem pheree ree
Udeyra jaunkee dandaa ma bhanjyang
Reshem Pheree ree
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Photo of popular musical instrument : MADAL
