The classic Newfoundland Christmas tune, usually called “The Mummers Song,” was released in 1983 by Simani, a two-man band from Fortune Bay. Dear Granny, there's mummers, there's twenty or more. The song refers to seasonal Mummers Play performed by groups of actors, often as house-to-house visits. Do you like this song? Any mummers, nice mummers 'lowed in? Bud Davidge and Sim Savoury originally pressed 2,000 copies of the single, which they distributed themselves. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. See more ideas about newfoundland, newfoundland and labrador, christmas crafts. Mummers are known to do a hard stomping step dance. It is a Christmas-time house-visiting tradition. You're quaint, outboard and ticks are not worth the cost so Mummers Nice mums get lost. User account menu. M.W.A. From party music to relaxing instrumentals, there's plenty of Newfoundland Christmas music to choose from. (click stars to rate) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ save! youtu.be/hLBonl... 1 comment. Folklorist Dr. Joy Fraser has noted that, "in common with many other folk revivals, the resurgence of Christmas mummering in Newfoundland is largely based on a selective and idealised conceptualisation of the custom. You're not social distancing. Stream songs including Hello Mom & Dad, Blue At Christmas and more. This silly song, written in true Newfoundland dialect, tells about a visit of the mummers who come in and dance. Mummers Song Songtext von Newfoundland Mummers mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com From the Dictionary Of Newfoundland English: Mummers - costumed and disguised persons who participate in various group activities at Christmas. 16. Don’t swing Granny hard ’cause you know that she’s old.” This catchy tune has probably caused more people to start mummering again. [C D G A B] Chords for The Mummer's Song with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. I don't wanna sound like a humorous snag, but you're sloppy and careless and not in the bag. This reddit is for anyone who loves Newfoundland and Labrador and would like to discuss current events … Press J to jump to the feed. 16. While not as popular as it once was, mummering still exists in the province. They were standing by the tree and so I took a few photos.Got to love the mummers boys. by Simani (Christmas Fancy, 1984 CD, trk#1, SWC Productions, English Harbour West, NL). Posted by 28 days ago. If you're dead set on dancing and singing your tunes, send bites and do it on zoom. See more ideas about mummers parade, newfoundland, newfoundland and labrador. See more Simani songs. Perhaps the most famous Christmas song in Newfoundland and Labrador is The Mummers Song. While the mummers offered their entertainment, the residents of the house would guess the identity of the masked characters. The COVID-19 Mummers Song. See more NL Christmas songs. Log In Sign Up. Ah, come in lovely mummers, don't bother the snow, We'll wipe up the water sure after you go. Written by Bud Davidage Don't seem like Christmas if the Mummers aren't here Granny would say as she'd sit in her chair Things have gone modern, I 'spose that's the cause Christmas is not like it was (knock, knock, knock) Any Mummers 'lowed in? One group is breathing new life into a Newfoundland Christmas classic. Feb 5, 2020 - Explore Plenty of Lesley's board "mummers", followed by 1942 people on Pinterest. "The Mummer Song" 4.2 / 5. The song revived an interest in mummering among Newfoundlanders, and … The Mummers Song (V) Music And Friends (V) Newfoundland Treasures (V) No Chimney He Can't Climb (V) The Old Man's Accordion (V) One Wish (V) Ooh! 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In the 1980s, mummering experienced a revival, thanks to the locally popular musical duo Simani, who wrote and recorded "The Mummer's Song" in 1982. Listen to Downhome Newfoundland Christmas by Various Artists on Apple Music. Newfoundland's first-ever Mummers Festival was born in 2009 and is now going into its eighth year. More than the Mummers: Newfoundland Christmas music that stands the test of time . report. Hark, what's the noise out by the porch door? Great Big Sea – The Mummer Song Lyrics. Hark, what's the noise out by the porch door? Jigs, reels, waltzes, Christmas carols, and traditional songs were all part of the mummers’ repertory. Close. hide. Dear Granny, there's mummers, there's twenty or more. ), each year we perform various mummers plays from our local area and, at the end, we perform an appropriate traditional song. See the mummers in action HERE, as portrayed in this traditional Newfoundland song The Mummers Song, by Simani. I've set up the mummering article separate from the Mummers Play section, as it is clearly a distinct house-visiting tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador, which largely is undertaken without reference to or even knowledge of the more formal play tradition. Subject: Mummers Songs From: alanww Date: 11 Dec 00 - 07:05 PM Hi there I hope the Digital Tradition can help us out. (Took photos of the whole event and … Listen to a mp3 of the arrangement. See more ideas about newfoundland, painting, quilts. Any mummers, nice mummers 'lowed in? 13 reviewers. Photo by Stephen Norman. Newfoundland Music - The Mummers Song. And sit if you can upon some mummer's knee. JOHN'S, NL - (12/20/09) A mummer disguised with a piece of a tablecloth played traditional Newfoundland folk songs on the accordion as the procession moved through the snow lined streets of downtown St. John's. The Mummers Song. Jan 14, 2014 - Explore Lin Stone's board "Mummers", followed by 125 people on Pinterest. 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