Ancient Greece: Song of Seikilos
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Uploaded by Toyotomi on Sep 6, 2008
This song is one of the earliest examples yet found of a complete musical composition from the ancient world. Although other songs have been found that pre-date 'The Song of Seikilos' by many centuries, they only survive in fragments.
Seikilos carved the song on a grave pillar in dedication to his wife.
The Grave was discovered in 1883, near Aydin in Turkey. Archaeologists believe it dates between 200 BC and AD 100.
Seikilos also inscribed a poem on the gravestone, it reads:
"Hoson zēs, phainou
Mēden holōs sy lypou;
Pros oligon esti to zēn
To telos ho chronos apaitei."
In English:
"As long as you live, shine,
Let nothing grieve you beyond measure.
For your life is short,
and time will claim its toll."
From the Atrium Musicae de Madrid directed by Gregorio Paniagua, recorded in 1979.
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I find the background story of this piece of music is quite romantic.
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this is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard
1 month ago 4
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This is a very thoughtful video. You did Atrium Musicae de Madrid's interpitation of the Epitaph its due honour. I was fortunate to obtain the album back in 1994 and have been haunted by it since that time. It is an amazing and unforgettable album!
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i've been searching this kind of music,thnks, very Beautiful
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this really doesn't seem to be a video you would expect to see "you're gay" comments in :S
2 months ago 5
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seriously, why would people argue when listening to this.
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@Dodec84 Best comment ever?
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now i know why some videos have comment approval, seriously, these fucktards need to stop with these comments that have nothing to do with videos, if you want to insult just go messaging,
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in youtube everyone is an expert xD
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Beautifull composition,idiotic comments.
sumadinac92 4 months ago 21
As long as you live, stay out of YouTube comments.
Let nothing 'troll' you beyond measure.
For your bandwith is costly,
and internet addiction will claim its toll.
Dodec84 2 months ago 13