Mitt hjerte alltid vanker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Mitt hjerte alltid vanker" |
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| Single by Sissel | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Christian, Christmas | |||
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"Mitt hjerte alltid vanker" is a very old and beautiful Christmas song from Scandinavia. Its name means "My Heart Always Wanders." Many artists have sung this hymn. A popular version was released by the Norwegian singer Sissel in 1995. This song is special because it has different versions in different Scandinavian countries.
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About "Mitt hjerte alltid vanker"
This song is originally a Danish hymn. It has been translated into other languages. It also has different melodies. The version Sissel sings uses a Norwegian translation. This translation is set to a Swedish folk melody. This melody was first written down in 1816 in Sweden. This particular version is very popular in both Norway and Sweden.
Popular Recordings
Many artists have recorded "Mitt hjerte alltid vanker."
- Sissel released her popular version as a single in 1995.
- Carola Häggkvist recorded the song in 1999. It was part of her Christmas album Jul i Betlehem. She used the same melody version as Sissel.
- Other Norwegian and Swedish artists have also recorded this beloved Christmas song.
The Original Hymn
The original hymn was called "Mit hierte altid vancker." It was written by a Danish bishop and hymn writer. His name was Hans Adolph Brorson. The hymn first appeared in print in 1732.
The Danish Melody
In Denmark, the most popular version of this song uses a different melody. This melody was composed by Carl Nielsen. He was a famous Danish composer. Thomas Laub also helped with the music. Paul Hellmuth assisted Nielsen with the harmonies.
Nielsen's Melody Style
Carl Nielsen's melody for "Mitt hjerte alltid vanker" is very calm and thoughtful. It does not have a lot of dramatic parts. The melody uses a small range of notes. It mostly moves slowly, step by step. The structure of the melody is also quite simple. It starts with a repeated section. Then, it slowly moves up to its highest note. After that, it gently comes back down. This simple and calm music matches the reflective words of the hymn. It helps tell the story of the gospel in a peaceful way.
