#2 Michele Simon - Balkan Vocal Technique 3/24/20

Michele Simon's 30 minute online Balkan vocal technique lesson #2 - warm up and then teaches a two-part diaphonic folk song.
Ajde Red Se Redat, Male
Ajde red se redat, male
ajde red se redat
Kočanski sejmeni, mila male
Kočanski sejmeni
Ajde ḱe mi odat (male) (2)
pokraj Kriva Reka (mila male) (2)
Ajde ḱe go barat (male) (2)
Iljo aramija (mila male) (2)
Ajde ne mi bilo (Iljo) (2)
pokraj Kriva Reka (mila male) (2)
Ajde tuk mi bilo (Iljo) (2)
vo Soluna grada, mila male
vo ladna mejana
Ajde Iljo pilo (male) (2)
vino em rakija (mila male) (2)
Ajde go služila (male) (2)
moma makedonka (mila male) (2)
They are forming ranks, mother,
The janissaries from Kočani.
They shall go
Along the Kriva River.
They will search for
Iljo the outlaw.
Iljo wasn’t
Beside the Kriva River,
But instead was
In Thessaloniki-town
In a cool tavern.
Iljo was drinking
Wine and brandy.
Waiting on him was
A Macedonian girl.

[@gbp4998]

When I was a in high school in Serbia our music teacher was teaching us these techniques when we were learning our ethnic singing. Etncis singing used to be performed by women in village's when they gathered for some socialising. Usually they would tread the wool or do some needle work or knitting. All Slavic countries use this type of signing.

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

yes - this type of sound can be found throughout the Balkans and Eastern Europe, sung by women sewing, also working in the fields...

[@hattulalintu8714]

OMG Michele, I am looking for such a long time to learn singing Bulgarian music, which I adore🥰. THANX for this marvelous session. i am singing for more than 40 years, but this was so good to reach this forward area sound room. and because I am used to learn mainly by listening, brilliant!!🙏

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

so glad it's useful!

[@yidneth]

June 2021 and practising along with you, thanks so much

[@dianewhite-clayton9546]

This is wonderful. I've used it for my UCLA class. Thank you so much!

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

you’re very welcome! what class?

[@frodger7883]

Благодаря ви много.

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

my pleasure!

[@denisaboar2420]

Lovely lesson, thank you! Greetings from Romania 🤗

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

you are most welcome!

[@vellbariaofficial]

I love learning this because I love to do a cover versions of pop songs that will incorporate this vocal style. Glad to learn a lot from you.. thank you.

[@craigstevens1967]

This was an incredible lesson!

[@billibilliyou]

Your lessons are so enjoyable!

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

I'm so glad! I'll be posting more soon

[@toes5113]

your lessons are amazing❤

[@EudoraPrice]

Thank you!!😍🌹🙏
Especially in this Covid Times was
Hard to meet People/Teachers needed some work like this before my first Recital after 2Years!!!I will be singing a Bulgarian Song as well

[@lydiapurple]

Really fun!!

[@TheNaomiFearn]

Oh my gosh, your lesson is so enjoyable and helpful, and the comments so nice, I wish we could all gather for some tea and chat and sing :)

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

woudn't that be nice.....I wish!

[@naomidenisepinedaspirit-bo7955]

Yes me too

[@sandramorey2529]

Michele Simon is a marvelous singer with Kitka for years. anything she teaches is well worth learning.

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

ah shucks! so sweet!

[@isabelyon5530]

really enjoying this content... I want to learn the song properly but struggling to find the word? Michele could you add the words in the caption or even in a comment?

[@michelesimonsimplyvoice9336]

Hi Isabel - thanks for the suggestion! The lyrics are now in the video description. Enjoy!

[@evrvs8005]

thhhannkks