“Viire takka” is an Estonian folksong, a cradle song from Muhu island (by some sources). It’s about how from the horizon I see three ships approach, they all have smokestacks. The day coming to an end and the sea is falling asleep. It’s waves are calming down and the reeds are gently swaying. And from the horizon winds of sleep approach and when their wings cover you, you fall asleep. And day coming to an end and the sea is falling asleep, ships are rocking on the waves and the baby in it’s cradle.
Two voices are played by one mandolin.
Estonian subtitles included for those who like to sing along (in video options).
Free PDF of this transcription attached.
Here it is:
https://youtu.be/FY-j7EVCnyc
Toomas Rannu
Flat-backed mandolin, crafted by Viljar Kuusk in 2008 (Tallinn, Estonia).
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