Drømde Mik En Drøm I Nat
Drømde mik en drøm i nat is the oldest known secular music, secular song in the Nordic countries, written around 1300. It is written in Old Norse#Old East Norse, Old East Norse and is included in Codex Runicus, a transcript of Scanian Law where it forms a final note. Like the law itself, it is written in runes, and the tune is written on two simple staves in an early form of musical notation. The song is sung in episode 6 of ''Vikings (2013 TV series), Vikings''. The song also formed the inspiration for the intro theme of the Danish television series '':da:Absalons Hemmelighed, Absalons Hemmelighed'' performed by Dicte (musician), Dicte. Song text The text of the song is :''Drømde mik en drøm i nat um '' :''silki ok ærlik pæl'' Most interpretations have been variants on these readings: :*''I dreamt a dream last night of silk and fine fur'' :*''I dreamt a dream last night of silk and expensive cloth'' The second line may be compared with the medieval song "Palle Booson ...
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