Priscilla Hernandez - Winter Night (Original Winter song) + Snow Bride fairytale + Birthday recap
I am a December Child, it was my birthday yesterday 16th of December so here older and wiser with another Winter/Yule/Christmassy post... this time inspired by the Fairytale "The Snowbride" and the ethereal beauty of frost and snow... This one is a throwback and was released back in 2016 (I make a little winter special every year) and because Midwinter is just a few days away stay tuned because there is a brand new one that will premier next Friday Winter Solstice.
Winter Night (Poem/lyrics)
This was a short poem I wrote when I was very young and a few years ago It was provided music. One day I mean to make this song longer, but so far it's the way it is, short and sweet. And ethereally frosty
![Winter Night - by priscilla Hernandez (yidneth.com)-2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbBmmJwvqcPEmqyyXng1skF1c4sewHAmMsA5GxAvBga3H/Winter%20Night%20-%20by%20priscilla%20Hernandez%20(yidneth.com)-2.jpg)
With frost I´ll make your crown
With snow I´ll weave your gown
and dressed in sparkling white
you will bring the light
into this winter Night
All music composed, recorded and performed and sung by me (Priscilla Hernandez @yidneth)
Inspired by Winter and several fairy tales : Yuki Onna, The Snow Queen and Snegurochka
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As a child I was impressed by tales like "The Snow Maiden" ( Japanese Yuki-Onna) and The Snow Queen by Danish author Christian Andersen, and though both legends portray a cold hearted dangerous beauty I wanted to portray it in a more benevolent manner, maybe as the longing for the first snow... don't we all long to tread on untrodden snow? I am myself wishing for it now.
In Russia the Snow Maiden is know as "Snegurochka" or "Snek (the world for snow ), mostly known for a XIX century fairy tale inspired in old traditional slavic Goddesses, and often depicted with fair hair and blue eyes. She is the daughter of Father Frost and Mother Spring. She sometimes appears as a blessing to childless couples as a daughter during Winter, but she would melt if falling in love.
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I had previously made a photoshoot inspired in this very same tale... and next Friday she may appear yet once more in brand new material (you'll find out when it's out)
Forthcoming Winter Special Premier and Yule concert
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As I said next 21st I will be sharing the Winter Special of this year that will be the traditional carol In the Bleak MidWinter and then the 22nd I will be doing a concert next 22nd of December in Navarre, Spain. It will be private and just for a limited amount of people but I hope to get it filmed to share some videos here afterwards. So I've been preparing those things (and celebrating my birthday ;-)) and that's why I've not been much around the last few days. Stay tuned and stop by next Friday for the new 2018 Christmas video (still working on it)
Birthday girl recap :)
So due to rainy weather I had to stay indoors and our plan to hike to a cave was cancelled but It was sweet and cozy... :) My friend María invited us over to have dinner and gifted me a leaf pendant, and then back home @hedac made me wait past midnight for the presents.
PD: Thanks to all the fellow steemians who congratulated me yesterday over on discord :) aww you're the sweetest... and especially to @pechichemena, @paintingangels and @isaria for singing me Happy Birthday (cute meow version) on her show... that was sweet... And also to @breezin over her whaleshares show. Nothing like sweet voices singing happy birthday to you.
@hedac gifted me a coffee mug (in fact, a pair of coffee mugs) featuring my "Official yidneth logo"... I'm seriously considering to do some merchandise with my drawings/art, I don't know if there would be demand for such a thing but I am in love with it and thinking about doing a short run or merchandise featuring my artworks (besides the already published music illustrated books that you can find already at yidneth.com). Would you be interested in t-shirts, mugs and apparel featuring my artworks?
![Taza Yidneth.gif](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRM8xs8auGgkzMcRMbNAetLzaEfsW2LrCd1TBT5gn7m2j/Taza%20Yidneth.gif)
@hedac also gifted me something that is on the way, so it will be my Christmas present (I'll remain mysterious) that will allow me to finally vlog more consistently on @dtube. It's kind of one of my resolutions for next year :).
I also have launched a patreon website (though I'll make a separate post for that) but if you wish, please consider to support too at:
All photos were taken in Aralar, Navarre (Spain) in collaboration with @hedac
Priscilla Hernandez
singer-songwriter & illustrator
http://yidneth.com
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Hello @yidneth, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!
Awesome. Thanks so much. I have done a new one for this season but I will publish on Sunday as I could not finish my post today snd I perform tomorrow
A bit late... but Happy Birthday @yidneth! 😍 I will not forget to tune in on this year's winter solstice and hope to catch some of the concert the next day to. 💜
Thank you so much, I hope to be able to film some excerpts of it :)
Belated happy birthday! Very cool about the mug and I love your logo!
I love your music and your posts. Just beautiful!
A little belated, but happy birthday sweets. Odd seeing you all in white! Looks good tho! Tell Hector I says what's up😎🤘
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Fleeting beauty of frost, I like that, so true. the other day I noticed all the shadows covered in frost and slowly retreating at the crisp line of the sun. Great photo, From one December b-day to another - make it a good one.
Thank you and whenever your birthday was, is or will be during this month, Happy bday back to you.
Happy Birthday Priscilla and happy mid winter. I loved your poetry in song form. Just reading your words in this post, about your love of legend and folktales made me remember a poem I wrote and performed ages ago on steem. Check it out if you want to hear an alternative telling of the legend of Danko. Ha ha, also I thought the fiery themes might warm the night as the winter snow enfolds the land. Soundcloud reading below.
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Happy Birthday dear @yidneth <3
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Thanks, feeling wiser ;-)
Happy birthday, the queen of rats Priscilla! May you keep your health and beauty and your love of rats :D!
And that gift is so sweeetttt and precious <333. A mug of your own art, it is truly a thoughtful gift, given from someone who must have cared and loved you a lot. I'm so happy for both of you ^_^.