Song
Sleepy Song of Old Greece
3 minAges 5-7
This is the start of the song. The whole song plays in the Sonacast app.
Lyrics
Close your eyes now, little one, The busy, golden day is done. The stars are peeking, one by one, To see the work that you have won. Every question, every sound, Is resting on the quiet ground.
Rest your head, the moon is high, A silver lamp across the sky. Let the questions drift away, Until the light of morning gray. Softly breathing, deep and slow, Where the quiet rivers flow. (Where the quiet rivers flow)
The scrolls are put upon the shelf, Now you are resting with yourself. Tomorrow has new paths to find, But leave the thinking far behind. The crickets sing a ancient song, To where the sleepy minds belong.
Rest your head, the moon is high, A silver lamp across the sky. Let the questions drift away, Until the light of morning gray. Softly breathing, deep and slow, Where the quiet rivers flow. (Where the quiet rivers flow)
(Mmm-mmm... hmmm... hmmm...) (Sleep now...) (Sleep now...) mosic: 4.5 bpm: 75.0 duration_secs: 160.0 good_crop: 1.0
An ancient Greek-inspired introduction defined by a gentle, shimmering kithara. The segment is anchored by a solo string instrument playing delicate, cascading arpeggios that create a resonant, harp-like foundation. The rhythm is free-flowing and unpercussive, lacking any drums to maintain a peaceful flow. The instrumentation features a warm, wooden-bodied string instrument and a low, sustaining drone from a soft woodwind flute. The melodic structure is modal and repetitive, evoking a timeless Mediterranean atmosphere. The interaction between the intricate plucking and the airy flute creates a sense of tranquil space. The atmosphere is quiet and observant, reminiscent of a silent temple at dusk.
A calm, narrative Lullaby verse defined by an intimate vocal delivery. The segment is anchored by the rhythmic plucking of a kithara, providing a steady but soft harmonic background. The rhythm is kept solely by the pulse of the strings, devoid of modern drums. The instrumentation is sparse, focusing on the dialogue between the warm strings and the singer. The vocal performance features a female soprano with a breathy, warm, and comforting timbre, singing with a gentle American accent. She uses a lulling, conversational melodic structure that is simple and repetitive. The interaction between the solitary voice and the resonant strings creates a feeling of a parent singing to a child by the light of a hearth. The atmosphere is warm, social, and inquisitive.
A soothing, anthemic Lullaby chorus defined by its resonant, communal warmth. The segment is anchored by a high-pitched, sparkling kithara melody playing over a deep, bowed string drone that adds a rich, woody depth to the sound. The rhythm is steady and patient, imitating the pace of relaxed breathing. The instrumentation features the lead string instrument, a wooden flute playing a birdsong-like counter-melody, and a soft, rhythmic shaker made of seeds. The vocal performance features the female soprano with a breathy, warm, and comforting timbre, singing a melodic, soaring hook with a gentle American accent. The interaction between the multiple layers creates a safe, enveloping sonic cradle. The atmosphere is reflective and tranquil, evocative of a calm Mediterranean night under the stars.
A calm, narrative Lullaby verse defined by an intimate vocal delivery. The segment is anchored by the rhythmic plucking of a kithara, providing a steady but soft harmonic background. The rhythm is kept solely by the pulse of the strings, devoid of modern drums. The instrumentation is sparse, focusing on the dialogue between the warm strings and the singer. The vocal performance features a female soprano with a breathy, warm, and comforting timbre, singing with a gentle American accent. She uses a lulling, conversational melodic structure that is simple and repetitive. The interaction between the solitary voice and the resonant strings creates a feeling of a parent singing to a child by the light of a hearth. The atmosphere is warm, social, and inquisitive.
A soothing, anthemic Lullaby chorus defined by its resonant, communal warmth. The segment is anchored by a high-pitched, sparkling kithara melody playing over a deep, bowed string drone that adds a rich, woody depth to the sound. The rhythm is steady and patient, imitating the pace of relaxed breathing. The instrumentation features the lead string instrument, a wooden flute playing a birdsong-like counter-melody, and a soft, rhythmic shaker made of seeds. The vocal performance features the female soprano with a breathy, warm, and comforting timbre, singing a melodic, soaring hook with a gentle American accent. The interaction between the multiple layers creates a safe, enveloping sonic cradle. The atmosphere is reflective and tranquil, evocative of a calm Mediterranean night under the stars.
A peaceful, fading Lullaby outro defined by the gradual thinning of the texture. The segment is anchored by the rhythmic plucking of the kithara, which slowly decreases in tempo (ritardando) until the final note. The rhythm is non-existent, replaced by a quiet, atmospheric stillness. The instrumentation features the residual echo of the wooden flute and a soft, final string pluck. The vocal performance features the female soprano with a breathy, warm timbre, humming the main melody softly with a gentle American accent before descending into a whisper. The interaction leaves a lot of silence between the notes, signaling the transition into deep rest. The atmosphere is one of perfect tranquility and finality.
