Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella

"Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella"
Arranged and performed by Mark Marquis with Paul Rochon on keyboards. About the song; (French: Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle) is a Christmas carol which originated from the Provence region of France in the 16th century. The song is unique among Christmas carols in that it is in 3/8 time.

The carol was first published in 1553 in France, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century. The song was originally not a song to be sung at Christmas, but rather dance music for French nobility.

The carol tells the story of two milkmaids, Jeanette and Isabella, who went to milk their cows in a manger in Bethlehem, only to find the baby Jesus sleeping in the hay. The two girls ran to town to tell the village of the coming of Christ, and the townspeople came with their own torches to view the sight for themselves. However, they had to keep their voices down so little Jesus could enjoy his dreams. To this day in the Provence region, children dress up as shepherds and milkmaids, carrying torches and candles to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, while singing the carol.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mark
• Marquis
• Christmas
• Carol
• Leominster
• Paul
• Rochon

[JeanetteIsabelle]

This is a beautiful rendition of the Christmas carol I was named after.

Jeanette Isabelle

[PashedMotatoes]

Quite possibly the best Christmas Carol instrumental version that I've ever heard!

[melmcmil1]

Lovely!

[JeanetteIsabelle]

This is a beautiful rendition of the Christmas carol I was named after.

Jeanette Isabelle