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 Smecky Music Studios. 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.
Little Drummer Boy
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
The lyrics to the song "Little Drummer Boy" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra depict the story of a young boy who joins the journey to visit the newborn King. The boy is told to come and see the King, and in his excitement, he wishes to bring gifts worthy of royalty. However, he realizes that he is a poor boy and doesn't possess any material gifts to offer.
Instead, the boy offers his talent and passion for playing the drum. He asks Mary, the mother of the newborn King, if he can play for them. Mary nods in approval, and as the boy starts playing his drum, even the animals in the stable (the Ox and Lamb) begin keeping time with his beats.
The boy plays his drum with all his heart, giving his best performance for the King. When he finishes, the newborn King smiles at him, acknowledging and appreciating his humble yet heartfelt offering. The song emphasizes the idea that it is not the material worth of gifts that matters, but the sincerity and love behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to come with a rhythmic beat
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To witness our recently born King, with the rhythmic beat
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We present our most valuable offerings, with the rhythmic beat
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To place before the King, with the rhythmic beat
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
With the pulsating sound, with the pulsating sound
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
Thus, to show respect to Him, with the rhythmic beat
When we come
As we arrive
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
Tiny infant, with the rhythmic beat
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am also a destitute child, with the rhythmic beat
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I possess no present to offer, with the rhythmic beat
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That is suitable to give our King, with the rhythmic beat
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
With the pulsating sound, with the pulsating sound
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
Should I perform music for you, with the rhythmic beat
on my drum?
utilizing my drum?
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary gave a small nod, with the rhythmic beat
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb maintained the tempo, with the rhythmic beat
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I performed with my drum for Him, with the rhythmic beat
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I showcased my utmost talent for Him, with the rhythmic beat
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
With the pulsating sound, with the pulsating sound
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
At that moment, He smiled with amusement at me, with the rhythmic beat
Me and my drum
Myself and my drum
Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
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