Ran — Lisa Gerrard & Denez Prigent - Gortoz A

(Breton for "I am waiting") is a haunting, evocative lament originally composed by Breton singer Denez Prigent for his 2000 album Irvi . It became globally famous after director Ridley Scott used it as a prominent piece in the soundtrack for the 2001 film Black Hawk Down , scored by Hans Zimmer.

The track features the raw, traditional singing of Denez Prigent paired with the ethereal contralto of Australian singer Lisa Gerrard (known for her work with Dead Can Dance). Lisa Gerrard & Denez Prigent - Gortoz A Ran

The lyrics are written in Breton , a Celtic language native to Brittany, France. (Breton for "I am waiting") is a haunting,

While often mistaken for a military song due to its film context, it is actually a Gwerz , a traditional Breton ballad or lament that often deals with tragic or spiritual themes. Lyrics and Significance The lyrics are written in Breton , a

Experience the evocative performance in this promotional music clip from the film's European release: Gortoz A Ran (Denez Prigent and Lisa Gerrard) Stella Motion Pictures YouTube• Sep 28, 2024

The song's title, "Gortoz A Ran," translates to or "I am Waiting" . The lyrics describe a patient, somber wait in the "dark shadow of gray towers," with themes of longing and eventually being carried away "between the sea and the stars".

The song gained further pop-culture recognition when it was used in the South Park episode "Member Berries".