D’argent à une aigle de gueules, au vol abaissé, membrée, becquée et couronnée d’or, empiétant une montagne de trois coupeaux de sable issant d’une mer d’azur mouvant de la pointe et ondée d’argent.

Warning
Site map
Introduction
The circumstances
The dances
The instruments
listen the Midi file for this traditional music tune score of this traditional tune
MIDI music!
The composers
The movies
Bibliography
Discography
Music glossary
History
Glossary
The forenames
Download
Acknowledgments
About fife from Nice - The musical traditions from County of Nice (MTCN)Traditional music from County of Nice (France)
Popular folksongs and traditional tunes from County of Nice dins A lou fifre nissart - Li tradicioun musicali de la countéa de Nissa (MTCN)
Popular folksongs and traditional tunes from County of Nice dans Au fifre niçois - Les traditions musicales du comté de Nice (MTCN)
 You are here: Home > MIDI music! > Popular songs. Thursday April 25th 2024, Saint Mark the Evangelist. 
 

The musical traditions from County of Nice: Music introduction - Cross-over
Popular songs - Animal songs - Racy lovesongs - Work songs
Political, social and satirical songs - Contemporary songs
Carnival tunes - Circumstance tunes - Close couple dances - Characters dances - Farandole - Feasts - Round dances of May
Music for children
Chimes & knells - Sacred & religious music - Christmas carols from County of Nice - Sanctuaries

Brief survey of the traditional musics from the South of France: The Occitany - Limoux’ carnival tunes
The Piedmont - The Provence - Christmas carols from Provence

Other countries

traditional musics county Nice, fife

Legend (click icons, on the left side of tunes title, to access to corresponding files):
 listen the Midi file for this fife & drum traditional music tune“fife & drums” MIDI file (a)(b). listen the Midi file for this brass band traditional music tune“brass band” MIDI file (a)(b). listen the Midi file for this traditional music tune“other instruments” MIDI file (a)(b).                         
score of this traditional tunescore: PDF file (a)(b).Lyrics for this traditional folksonglyrics.
You may download MIDI and scores files as a whole from the Download page.
(a)Without any further observation, arrangements and harmonizations by J.-G. Maurandi.
(b) These files and their content are © 2001-2024 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi.
Popular songs

1. The traditional songs which sing the city of Nice...
2. ... Levens...
3. ... and the other villages
4. The traditional songs which have an anthem value
5. The animals and their wedding
6. The shepherdesses and all the young girls
7. The family, the women, the men, the boys and girls
8. The impenitent drinkers and intemperate drunkards
9. The feasts, the parish fêtes and patronal fairs
10. May, the month of love: songs... and the queens of May
11. The food and drink
12. The celebrities
13. The seasons, the elements, the nature, the trees, the flowers...
14. Some other topics

The traditional songs displayed on this page have been –for the most part of them– composed and published in 19th century or early 20th century. Some songs created after 1960 (a) are presented on the page Contemporary songs.

(a) This year corresponds to the publishing by Georges Delrieu of his Anthologie de la chanson niçoise.

The popular songs written in Nissart

.

Stock of music

The traditional songs which sing the city of Nice...

listen the Midi file for this traditional music tune score of this traditional tune Lyrics for this traditional folksong Cantan, balan per tu, Nissa (We sing, we dance for you, Nice). Nissart lyrics by Georges Tasso, known as Jòrgi Tasso, music by Enric Lairbet. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
La Miéu Bella Nissa (My fair Nice).
Niça rebèla (Nice rebel).
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Nissa la bella (Nice the Fair). Composed by François-Dominique Rondelly, known as Menica Rondelly, the author and Nissart poet, this song has become along the years the anthem of the city of Nice and its County. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Nissarda (The Song from Nice). Nissart lyrics by Georges Delrieu, music by Sander Hyams. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
La Nissarda (The Song from Nice), Émile Negrin.

The village of Levens. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, it was the custom a song written in levensan (Levens language) be composed on the occasion of Antoninmas Day (on September 2nd) and sung by musicians during last day open-air dance. Here are some of these songs.

Càntica à sant Antounin (Canticle to St Antonin)
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Cansoun de Levèn (Song for Levens city). Nissart lyrics by M. Barralis, music by Charles Pons. Traditional song from Levens, County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Salut à Levens (Salute to Levens). Nissart lyrics by Nicolas Giorgi, music by Édouard Jouve. Traditional song from Levens, County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.

And some other villages, neighbourhoods, localities... of the County.

À Utel’ ia trenta filha (In the village of Utelle, there are thirty girls)
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Li Baumeta (The Baumettes). Everyday life in this district of Nice. Nissart lyrics by Martin-Saytour. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
Calant de Vilafranca (Going down from Villefranche-sur-Mer).
Renaissance de Roquebillière (Rebirth of Roquebillière).
San-Rouman-de-Belet (Saint-Roman-de-Bellet).

The traditional songs which have a regional anthem value: Coupo santo, Se canto.

The traditional songs presenting the domestic or wild animals and their wedding have their own page, see Animal songs.

The shepherdesses, and more generally all the young girls are given a prime place choice in traditional songs from the County of Nice, see the page Racy lovesongs.

The family, just as the women, the men and the boys and girls. Traditional songs often praised them, and sometimes scoffed at them...


listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Fiha dòu paisan (The Daughter of the Peasant). Song restored by Louis Genari. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Flou de Nissa (Flower of Nice). A waltz that pays tribute to the young peasant woman from Nice. Nissart lyrics by Jane Bermond, music by Louis Raspini. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Gibous (The Hunchback). Wretched by having lost his hunch, a hunchback gets it back thanks to a little glue... Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Jan pilhe sa pousseta (John takes his wheelbarrow). While John is going to mow the meadow, his wife... Traditional song from Le Moulinet, County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Pichin Ome (The Small Man). Small men where often the target of jeerings... This tune presents musical analogies with the farandole Carnaval es arrivat and with the counting rhyme Tanta Jana. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Plagnun (Moan). The days of the young girl are given over to despair... Nissart lyrics and music by Louis Genari. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.

The impenitent drinkers and the intemperate drunkards are also an inspiration in the traditional folksongs of the County of Nice.

listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written O jouventura dòu cantoun (O! youth from the district). Drunkards song. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice Lyrics for this traditional folksong Lu Tres Embriac (The Three Drunkards). Nissart lyrics and music by Georges Delrieu. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.

The feasts and the pilgrimages in the County, particularly the feast of the cougourdoun (“the small gourds”), have given numerous traditional songs, presented on the page Feasts. It’s the same for the parish fêtes, and the patronal fairs of guilds and brotherhoods.

May, the month of love, inspired numerous rounds sung and danced around the May-tree. And at the beginning of May was elected, for one year, the queen of May. See the page Round dances of May.

The traditional feed and drink.

lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written À San-Jouan (At Saint-Jean). A fishing party, on the coast of Saint-Jean. Nissart lyrics by Joseph Giordan. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Li Bigneta (The Fritters). Apple or courgette-flowers fritters, glazed and sugared, they make the palate glad... Nissart lyrics and music by Louis Genari. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Blea (The Swiss Chard). Nissart lyrics by François Barberis. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Li Castagna (The Chestnuts). Nissart lyrics and music by Georges Delrieu. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Pesca (The Fishing). Nissart lyrics by Eugène Emanuel. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written San-Rouman-de-Belet (Saint-Roman-de-Bellet). The local AOC (with a guarantee of origin) wine. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Viva la pesca ! (Long live the fishing!) Nissart lyrics by François-Dominique Rondelly, known as Menica Rondelly. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Viva l’estocafic ! (Long live the stockfish!) Nissart lyrics by François-Dominique Rondelly, known as Menica Rondelly. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.

The real or virtual celebrities.
Doun Soulina (Priest Soulina).
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Fantàume Pelegrin (The ghost Pellégrin). Pellégrin is an object of dread in the mountains... Nissart lyrics by Eugène Emanuel. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Innou Seguran (Anthem for the Seguran). The bugadiera (laundress) Catherine Ségurane, an heroine of the siege to the city of Nice in 1543, and some other celebrities appear in this nostalgic “place of memory”. Nissart lyrics by Alexandre Menu, music by Carlo Germano. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
Ma qu era Catarina Segurana ? (Well, who was Catherine Segurana?)
La Poulalhera (The Poultrymaid).
Toni Baloni appears in some counting rhymes.

The seasons, the elements (storm, thunderstorm...), the nature, the trees and the flowers...

listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written L’Autoun (The Autumn). Nissart lyrics and music by Louis Genari. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
Lou Brandi dòu vilage (The Brandi of the Village).
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Chavana (The Shower). Nissart lyrics by Eugène Emanuel. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written L’Iver (Winter). When outside blows the storm... Nissart lyrics by Eugène Emanuel. Traditional from County of Nice
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Margarideta (The Daisy). “Merry Gathering of Country Folk”, “Thunderstorm”, “...after the Storm”... A “pastoral” topic yet composed in F major! Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Miéu Printems (My Spring). Nissart lyrics and music by François-Dominique Rondelly, known as Menica Rondelly. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Miéu Soulèu (My Sun). Nissart lyrics and music by François-Dominique Rondelly, known as Menica Rondelly. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Roumaniéu (The Rosemary). Nissart lyrics by Jouan Nicola, music by Marius Ausello. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Sus la mountagna (On the Mountain). Nissart lyrics by Joseph Passeron, music by F. Mattei. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.

And some other topics present in the traditional song fron the County of Nice.

lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written L’Argen (Money). The one that doesn’t bring happiness. Nissart lyrics and music by François Guisol. Traditional from County of Nice
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Cansoun dei mensònegai (Song of the lies). The topic of intentional lies is known in a large area, from Occitany to Piedmont. Traditional song from Peille and the Paillon river valley, County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written La Descaussa (The Barefooted). Louis Genari. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice Lyrics for this traditional folksong Li soun quatre campana (There are four bells). Nissart lyrics and music by Georges Delrieu. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice Lyrics for this traditional folksong La Sirigauda (The Shivery). During winter, it warms up even the parish priest... Nissart lyrics and music by Georges Delrieu. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
listen the Midi file of this traditional song, County of Nice score of this traditional song, County of Nice lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Sus la grava (On the strand). Complete decrease, as seen by a homeless person on the early 20th century. Nissart lyrics by Charles Millo. Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
lyrics of this traditional song Nissart written Lou Trau (The Hole). A philosophical thought which could be be entitled “the man and the hole”. Nissart lyrics by Eugène Emanuel. Traditional from County of Nice


Legend (click icons, on the left side of tunes title, to access to corresponding files):
 listen the Midi file for this fife & drum traditional music tune“fife & drums” MIDI file (a)(b). listen the Midi file for this brass band traditional music tune“brass band” MIDI file (a)(b). listen the Midi file for this traditional music tune“other instruments” MIDI file (a)(b).                         
score of this traditional tunescore: PDF file (a)(b).Lyrics for this traditional folksonglyrics.
You may download MIDI and scores files as a whole from the Download page.
(a)Without any further observation, arrangements and harmonizations by J.-G. Maurandi.
(b) These files and their content are © 2001-2024 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi.

© 2001-2024 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi.


The musical traditions from County of Nice: Music introduction - Cross-over
Popular songs - Animal songs - Racy lovesongs - Work songs
Political, social and satirical songs - Contemporary songs
Carnival tunes - Circumstance tunes - Close couple dances - Characters dances - Farandole - Feasts - Round dances of May
Music for children
Chimes & knells - Sacred & religious music - Christmas carols from County of Nice - Sanctuaries

Brief survey of the traditional musics from the South of France: The Occitany - Limoux’ carnival tunes
The Piedmont - The Provence - Christmas carols from Provence

Other countries


traditional musics county Nice, fife


If you found this page interesting, consider linking to it. Simply copy and paste the code below into your web site (Ctrl+C to copy). It will look like this:
Popular folksongs and traditional tunes from County of Nice

  Web site by jean gabriel maurandi, creation sites internet of music  
 Popular folksongs and traditional tunes from County of Nice  This website respects the copyright. Proposed titles are now out of copyright. Their realization is by means of scheduling in MIDI files and not by means of orignal music; they are not performed nor produced by the artists. Copyright of the works still protected, reproduced on this website with permission of their composer, is reserved. Except authorization, any use of the totality of the multimedia material handed over on the “MTCN” website other than individual and private reproduction and consultation is forbidden.
No animals were harmed during design of this web site. However, I did eat meat several times for lunch.