The night before he died, I was driving home and the song came on the radio. Don’t have an account? In 1854, when Joseph Parry was 13 years old, his father decided to move to America and settled in Danville in Pennsylvania; this story is told by Jack Jones in the novel Off to Philadelphia in the morning. Joseph Parry arguably Wales' greatest composer, is a famous son of Chapel Row, Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil. Yes let's all hear it for the man upstairs who drowned all his children. He passed away in November. Myfanwy, the melody, was written and composed by Joseph Parry (1841 – 1903), with the lyrics written by Richard Davies (1833 – 1877) - it was first published in 1875. In modern times, it is still a favourite as sung by Cerys Mathews, and Bryn Terfel and is also sung without exception at every Welsh Rugby Union international in the National Stadium, Cardiff. FelinFach has a range of pure new wool goods from the iconic Welsh tapestry blankets, throws and cushions to modern designed throws, scarves, cushions. You almost got it the exact way I feel about this song. We also design and make natural, , cotton, silk and wool scarves and other handmade products. that is the best meaning for this song i have ever heard thank you i love this song !!! Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. Wow, I like what you wrote. Aberfan is a former coal mining village near to Merthyr Tydfil. FelinFach is based in a 200 year old former flour mill in Preseli, Wales, UK. It's exactly how I feel about the song. In 1888 Parry settled in the small seaside town of Penarth, and died there on 17th February 1903. Designing and making wool products including Welsh tapestry blankets, Welsh blankets, Welsh rugs, sheepskin rugs, picnic blankets, scarves and throws. Myfanwy was the daughter of the Norman Earl of Arundel and was, according to sources at that time, the most beautiful woman in Powys. In 1873 he became Professor of Music at the University College, Aberystwyth and remained there until 1880. Here is a good youtube video of the song, if you ever need to see it, and if you ever need to fell good you should watch the anime that it's of, Toradora, it's a romcom and it's really good. We design Welsh blankets and the iconic Welsh Tapestry blankets which are traditionally woven at Welsh mills. Whatever the legend, the story or the history of the song, Myfanwy remains one of Wales’ most famous songs and even today the song Myfanwy features in the repertoire of many Welsh male voice choirs. Many believe that the haunting tune of Myfanwy is possibly one of the greatest tunes ever written. The Myfanwy lyrics tell the tragic story of the unfulfilled love of a poor young poet for a beautiful young noblewoman who lived in Dinas Bran castle. So I'm not sure if the original meaning of this song's lyrics will truly come to light even if you've read what's written in the aforementioned book. Halfway up, there is a stone with the inscription; Fy Iaith, Fy Ngwlad, Fy Nghenedl. Anghofia'r oll o'th addewidion A wneist i rywun, 'ngeneth ddel, A dyro'th law, Myfanwy dirion I ddim ond dweud y gair "Ffarwél". The lyrics spoke to me a in very different way that night. is located in the heart of the Preseli area of Pembrokeshire near to Boncath. We are a proud supporter of the Campaign for Wool and Global Welsh. I just register here to say that this interpretation made me cry. If you fancy knitting, we have a range of hand dyed yarn, all with natural dyes together with knitting related books and magazines, Welsh BlanketsWelsh Tapestry BlanketsHand Dyed YarnGifts Cards, Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …, We send only the good stuff like sales, new releases and discount codes straight to your inbox. Go to Calon Lan Lyrics Calon Lan - Cymraeg Welsh National Anthem. Log in now to tell us what you think this song means. 116 children and 28 adults died.