"Gortoz a Ran" (meaning "I await" or "I wait") is a hauntingly beautiful song by Breton singer featuring the ethereal vocals of Australian singer Lisa Gerrard . Originally released on Prigent's 2000 album Irvi , it gained global fame after being featured in the soundtrack of Ridley Scott's 2001 film Black Hawk Down . Cultural and Musical Roots
The lyrics reflect a deep sense of endurance and sorrow. Key phrases from the Breton lyrics include: Gortoz a ran / I wait - Blogging Brittany - WordPress.com Denez Prigent - Gortoz a ran
It is sung in Breton , an ancient Celtic language native to Brittany, France. "Gortoz a Ran" (meaning "I await" or "I
Prigent utilizes kan ha diskan , a traditional call-and-response style. His grounded, earthy voice contrasts with Lisa Gerrard’s otherworldly contralto, which often employs "idioglossia"—singing in a self-invented language of pure emotion. Lyric Meanings and Themes Key phrases from the Breton lyrics include: Gortoz
The song is a , a traditional Breton form of dramatic or tragic lament that often tells stories of epic or historical events.
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