Beautiful. Sounds like Old Regular Baptist singing except I don't understand the words but can feel the beauty of the music. May the Lord bless you all
Yes Mvto! very beautiful and it does bring back memories of Our Church in L.A.-First Indian Baptist, where many of my relatives wen,t Seminole and Creeks and in Ok. I also research on the hymns of our People what I found these hymns brought n picked up on the "Walk" from Florida to Ok. which 2years to complete. The govt. would stop The People at the churche; to "save their souls', them taught songs which they learned and then performed. MVTO for the opportunity.
I've observed with my ears, not from a book. If the language was Muscogee, which I couldn't tell, the style was Black: I've heard it many times as a church prepares to start prayer. The harmonics can be hreard in Europe, but I don't know if that's relavant.
I've never ever heard that our music had "melodic roots in American Indian, Anglo-Scot, and American-African traditions, and Christian lyrical content". Unless you count the songs like "Jesus loves me", which are just a straight translation into Muscogee language. So i'll have to disagree with you there. Sounds like some observation from a University of Alabama book. I was baptized at Montezuma and my family attends Thewarle. And like i said, i have never ever heard that the music is rooted ..
@eddiemouss Hi, Eddie. Thanks for checking in! Yes, there's been a lot of work done now on the Creek Hymns and their origins. They didn't just pop up out of nowhere. The Scots brought the songs first ("Elkv Este Toyis"/perfect example), then the slaves of African descent joined in ("Mekusape Fullvna") then Creeks added their own lyrics during and after removal. A lot of Creeks are not aware of the hymns' history either. Where do you think "Espoketis Omes Kerreskos" came from?(slave spiritual)
Yeah, I really miss being back home. Yardeka, Hickory Ground #1 & #2, Cedar Creek, Snake Creek, Big Cassita. MVTO for putting this up. And at the same time keep it as it is, there right how we know it, in our hearts.
i really don't know much about this song, my dad took me to snake creek and other places a few times in oklahoma. i know he is seeking other songs like this. peace everyone
That vocal pattern, and rhythm is no different from most traditional black American churches. I think there is a far greater Native Influence on American music, than is given credit. I hear no similarities whatsoever in African music.
i like this vid. reminds me of home and 4th sunday meals.lol and gotta love the deacon telling you where to sit. lol. sure miss the songs, thanks for posting this video. mvto! repra-zentin' yardeka indian baptist!!
Gotta admitted it!!!! I loved this video & the song & all Creek songs. I am 1/2 Creek & 1/2 Euchee. I was raised in a Creek singing church in Sapulpa, Ok. I know the language is fading as long it continues to fade so does the songs. I strongly encourage all Natives Americans that don't speak your tongue to ask your elders or take classes, then teach your children & so on. It will make you proud to hear your children & grandchildren speak to you in your Native tongue. Don't let English stop you!
Brue Florida is home to the Eastern Creek Nation.If you go there you can visit the council house and the old methodist chuch of my ancestors... the Wards. Bruce is on hwy 20 between freeport and ebro.
it was really nice that you shared this video,,wow brings back memories,,snake creek, sand creek,cedar creek,,it goes on and on,,can anyone go to church and record,,look at the bright side, you'll get to eat lunch and dinner at the camp houses
Mvto! Yes, special permission is required to video. This video was made for educational purposes only. Members and visitors do make audio recordings, but not for commercial purposes.
this brings back memories of when i was a little girl, going to snake creek and Sand Creek Eufaula, these songs - i don't understand the words - but they are so touching. they remind of my grandma Lucinda.
You are awesome for posting this video....now i can show my friends what it was like going to church...man i got so many memories watching this....
firefighter774 1 month ago
Beautiful. Sounds like Old Regular Baptist singing except I don't understand the words but can feel the beauty of the music. May the Lord bless you all
oldtimeway1 3 months ago
Saw my uncle Johnny blowing the horn before service started :)
sinah00 8 months ago
Yes Mvto! very beautiful and it does bring back memories of Our Church in L.A.-First Indian Baptist, where many of my relatives wen,t Seminole and Creeks and in Ok. I also research on the hymns of our People what I found these hymns brought n picked up on the "Walk" from Florida to Ok. which 2years to complete. The govt. would stop The People at the churche; to "save their souls', them taught songs which they learned and then performed. MVTO for the opportunity.
micco429 1 year ago
We actually have Anglo's buried there in the cemetary and spoke creek ...
SeminoleNative 1 year ago
mvto!
charsenDAO 1 year ago
I've observed with my ears, not from a book. If the language was Muscogee, which I couldn't tell, the style was Black: I've heard it many times as a church prepares to start prayer. The harmonics can be hreard in Europe, but I don't know if that's relavant.
papagarth 1 year ago
I've never ever heard that our music had "melodic roots in American Indian, Anglo-Scot, and American-African traditions, and Christian lyrical content". Unless you count the songs like "Jesus loves me", which are just a straight translation into Muscogee language. So i'll have to disagree with you there. Sounds like some observation from a University of Alabama book. I was baptized at Montezuma and my family attends Thewarle. And like i said, i have never ever heard that the music is rooted ..
eddiemouss 1 year ago
@eddiemouss Hi, Eddie. Thanks for checking in! Yes, there's been a lot of work done now on the Creek Hymns and their origins. They didn't just pop up out of nowhere. The Scots brought the songs first ("Elkv Este Toyis"/perfect example), then the slaves of African descent joined in ("Mekusape Fullvna") then Creeks added their own lyrics during and after removal. A lot of Creeks are not aware of the hymns' history either. Where do you think "Espoketis Omes Kerreskos" came from?(slave spiritual)
ekvcate 1 year ago
Yeah, I really miss being back home. Yardeka, Hickory Ground #1 & #2, Cedar Creek, Snake Creek, Big Cassita. MVTO for putting this up. And at the same time keep it as it is, there right how we know it, in our hearts.
wtkbhill 1 year ago
i really don't know much about this song, my dad took me to snake creek and other places a few times in oklahoma. i know he is seeking other songs like this. peace everyone
AshleyH505 2 years ago
I remember going here when I was little. I'm glad it's still here.
tasminlove 2 years ago
Mvdo ekv.este cateeeee.. Po yv cez Media mvkoke meeko herkv here...ekvcate ekvnv estvn? Hvmken eco hokte
MCisage 2 years ago
That vocal pattern, and rhythm is no different from most traditional black American churches. I think there is a far greater Native Influence on American music, than is given credit. I hear no similarities whatsoever in African music.
moderadonna 2 years ago
i like this vid. reminds me of home and 4th sunday meals.lol and gotta love the deacon telling you where to sit. lol. sure miss the songs, thanks for posting this video. mvto! repra-zentin' yardeka indian baptist!!
mvskokendn 2 years ago
@mvskokendn
i like your name!
stevierayification 2 years ago
could you attend this church if you're not full-blood Creek?
dawg1157 2 years ago
Of course!
ekvcate 2 years ago
@dawg1157 I don't know if anyone answered, but yes.
creekmary1 9 months ago
That's My Uncle Johnny Micco.....and the gray haired lady is My Aunt Ann Hickey...
luvmyrexy 3 years ago
Good song! I miss singing it with them.
"Body"
creekmary1 2 years ago
Mvto for posting this song. Brings back many memories of snake creek, hitchite..
crazy4fireworks 3 years ago
Mvto For posting this song , In my church this song is hardly ever sung. Mvto
hottiewitbrowneyes 3 years ago
That Is A Very Special Song...MVTO For Sharing It With Me..Chebon
chebon1970 3 years ago
Gotta admitted it!!!! I loved this video & the song & all Creek songs. I am 1/2 Creek & 1/2 Euchee. I was raised in a Creek singing church in Sapulpa, Ok. I know the language is fading as long it continues to fade so does the songs. I strongly encourage all Natives Americans that don't speak your tongue to ask your elders or take classes, then teach your children & so on. It will make you proud to hear your children & grandchildren speak to you in your Native tongue. Don't let English stop you!
kimguevara 4 years ago 2
Brue Florida is home to the Eastern Creek Nation.If you go there you can visit the council house and the old methodist chuch of my ancestors... the Wards. Bruce is on hwy 20 between freeport and ebro.
ronvonhesse 4 years ago
I have eastern creek ancestry and our family lost the language and culture after Andrew Jackson comitted genocide and displaced them.
Does anyone know of a creek church or other kind of meeting place in florida?
ScaryMints 4 years ago
it was really nice that you shared this video,,wow brings back memories,,snake creek, sand creek,cedar creek,,it goes on and on,,can anyone go to church and record,,look at the bright side, you'll get to eat lunch and dinner at the camp houses
chebondude 4 years ago
Mvto! Yes, special permission is required to video. This video was made for educational purposes only. Members and visitors do make audio recordings, but not for commercial purposes.
ekvcate 4 years ago
this brings back memories of when i was a little girl, going to snake creek and Sand Creek Eufaula, these songs - i don't understand the words - but they are so touching. they remind of my grandma Lucinda.
lilluckymexican 4 years ago
i go to snake creek
chironisoley 4 years ago
I've been there before, I think for a funeral, but I'm not sure. Mvto for adding this. This is one of my favorite Creek songs
chironisoley 5 years ago
Aho!Thanks for posting. Peace, IronFistEagleClaw
ironfisteagleclaw 5 years ago