Song & Sheet music (Ha Papara Mary | හා පපර මේරි)

"C'è la luna n menzu ô mari" (Sicilian for "There's the moon amid the sea") is a comic Sicilian song, widely known in English-speaking countries as "C'è la luna mezzo mare" or "Luna mezz'o mare." Traditionally performed as a lively 6/8 tarantella, the song’s origins date back to 1835, with related music appearing in Gioachino Rossini’s "La Danza." By 1871, bawdier versions were circulating, and the song became a worldwide hit. It was first recorded in 1927, and versions like Rudy Vallée’s "Oh! Ma-Ma!" (1938) and Lou Monte’s "Lazy Mary" helped cement its popularity. (Wikipedia)

The song also inspired two well-loved Sri Lankan renditions: Christopher Paul’s "Ha Mal Pipenne" and "A Me Ahanna" from the Puswedilla stage drama. These versions, with their unique Sri Lankan flair, deeply influenced this project, which I named "Ha Papara Mary" (හා පපර මේරි). As a draft for the musicians to start the session, I have arranged the following music to ensure a smooth start and give the musicians an idea of my perspective

Full instrumentation - Full instrumentation.pdf  | Full instrumentation reference track

Woodwinds only - Woodwinds.pdf  | Woodwind reference track

Brass only - Brass.pdf  | Brass reference track