At the time, it was somewhat smaller than today and it was called the Filmový symfonický orchestr (FISYO) (The Film Symphony Orchestra) or was sometimes known as the Film Symphony of Prague. Many wonderful international films were done by this orchestra in the early days. Recordings have been made for film production companies such as Paramount, Sony, Lucasfilm and many others in the Smečky Sound Recording Studio. David Lynch returned again in 1997 to record his Lost Highway, and yet again in 2001 to record Mulholland Drive.
Fully privatized after the Velvet Revolution, today, the musicians and supporting professionals continue to play and record music together (usually every day of the week) for major international films, television series, CDs/DVDs, video games, and even ring tones - both for the Czech Republic market and for clients & media productions around the world.
Now We Are Free
City of Prague Philharmonic Lyrics
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Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um
Flavum nom de leesh
Ham de nam um das
La um de Flavne
We de ze zu bu
We de so a a ru
Un vi-I bee
Un da la pech ni sa (ah)
Un di-I lay na day
Un ma la pech a nay
Mee di nu ku
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
Anol shadom
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
Flavum
Flavum
M-ai shondol-lee flavu (live on)
Lof flesh lay nof ne
Nom de lis
Ham de num um dass
La um de flavne flay
Shom de nomm
Ma-lun des
Dwondi, dwwoondi
Alas sharum du koos
Shaley koot-tum
The lyrics from the song "Now We Are Free" by City of Prague Philharmonic are a blend of invented words and phrases, along with possibly some Latin and other ancient language influences. The opening lines, "Anol shadom, Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um, Flavum nom de leesh, Ham de nam um das, La um de Flavne," evoke a sense of mystery and enchantment. The repetition of these phrases creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that draws the listener into a different world.
As the song progresses, phrases like "We de ze zu bu, We de so a a ru, Un va-a pesh a lay, Un vi-I bee, Un da la pech ni sa (ah), Un di-I lay na day, Un ma la pech a nay, Mee di nu ku" continue to build on this mystical quality. The rhythmic cadence of the words enhances the musical composition, adding layers of emotion and depth to the overall experience. The use of repetition in these verses signifies a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the narrative being conveyed.
The chorus section "La la da pa da le na da na, Ve va da pa da le na la dumda" has a haunting and ethereal quality to it. The repetition of these melodic phrases creates a sense of transcendence, as if the listener is being transported to a different realm. The interplay of vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements adds to the otherworldly ambiance of the song, enveloping the listener in a sense of wonder and awe.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics "Anol shadom, Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um, Flavum, Flavum, M-ai shondol-lee flavu (live on), Lof flesh lay nof ne" bring the composition to a powerful conclusion. The blend of mysterious words and evocative sounds leaves a lingering impression, as if a sacred incantation is being recited. The overall effect of these lyrics is to create a deeply immersive and emotive experience for the listener, inviting them to lose themselves in the beauty and complexity of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Anol shadom
In the shadows
Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um
She lies in the dark all alone
Flavum nom de leesh
Golden light of the sun
Ham de nam um das
Guiding us to sleep
La um de Flavne
Bringing us to dawn
We de ze zu bu
We are together
We de so a a ru
We are blessed
Un va-a pesh a lay
In our own way
Un vi-I bee
In harmony
Un da la pech ni sa (ah)
In peace we rest
Un di-I lay na day
In day we find
Un ma la pech a nay
In the night we dream
Mee di nu ku
And now we are free
La la da pa da le na da na
Singing to the rising sun
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
Blessings on this day
Anol shadom
In the shadows
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
She lies in the dark all alone
Flavum
Golden light
M-ai shondol-lee flavu (live on)
The light lives on
Lof flesh lay nof ne
As flesh turns to dust
Nom de lis
The name of life
Ham de num um dass
Leading us along
La um de flavne flay
To the dawn of a new day
Shom de nomm
With our souls
Ma-lun des
May it be
Dwondi, dwwoondi
Wonder, wonder
Alas sharum du koos
Until the stars fall down
Shaley koot-tum
Silent peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric O'Brien
This is so good. The whole thing is amazing, but that middle section starting at 1:49 is a true beauty
ConarDFC
Fantastic :)
Lucky Buhisan
Awesome