I would also say that the articulation which enables the clarity of the harmonies is also wonderful. So difficult in the lower registers.

What a pair of voices. So beautifully rendered.

Truly moving, Robert. Thank you for revealing the origins of this hymn tune.

what a great voices, such a beautiful song...you both are amazing..love it🧡

Somehow this piece escaped me (this is the first time I've heard it). It is indeed formed from pure heart and sung so beautifully, dear friend. Thank you for creating and sharing this beauty of soul.

This is glorious, the first music I listened to this morning and if I hear nothing else this day, I am blessed. The lyrics are a treasure as is each performance. Kudos Robert, Sean, and dear Helen, all remarkable talents.

Teaming up with fellow baritone Sean Evans, and our fabulous accompanist and vocal coach Helen Roberts to perform one of the Land of song's most popular hymns.

We hope you'll enjoy!

Lyrics

Nid wy’n gofyn bywyd moethus,
Aur y byd na’i berlau mân:
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus,
Calon onest, calon lân.

Chorus:
Calon lân yn llawn daioni,
Tecach yw na’r lili dlos:
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Canu’r dydd a chanu’r nos.

Pe dymunwn olud bydol,
Chwim adenydd iddo sydd,
Golud calon lân, rinweddol,
Yn dwyn bythol elw fydd.

Chorus

Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
Esgyn ar adenydd cân,
Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy Ngheidwad,
Roddi i mi galon lân.

Chorus

English

I  do not ask for a luxurious life,
The world’s gold or its fine pearls,
I ask for a happy heart,
A truthful heart, a pure heart.

Chorus:
A Pure Heart, that’s full of goodness,
Fairer than the delicate Lily:
Only a pure heart can sing,
Sing the day and sing the night.

Chorus

If I desired worldly riches,
It would swiftly go to seed:
The riches of a virtuous, pure heart,
Will reap eternal profit.

Chorus

Late and morning my wish,
Rising to heaven on the wing of song,
So to my God for the sake of my saviour,
Give to me a pure heart.

Calon Lân (@ rehearsals with Helen Roberts And Sean Evans)

Hi, I'm Rob.

I'm a singer, well you figured that out by yourself if you listened to my music....
I'm also Welsh, so what can I do?

I love music, so listening to all the great talent here on SoundCloud - whether it's raw or refined - is an immense pleasure. Thank you all for that.

I hope you get some joy out of listening to me.

Due to some health issues I'm not always capable to listen to your music, interact as much as I'd like to or reply to your comments in a timely manner. It doesn't alter the appreciation I feel for each and every one of you. Please bear with me.

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