Karsilama is a GREEK dance from Asia Minor...When did Turks ever know how to dance?? They "borrowed" Byzantine culture and customs and claim them to be Turkish...Why do these songs ALWAYS sound better when a Greek performer sings them?? ..
Actually, I think some Greeks might argue the "Turkish folk song" part. This is one of those songs ("Misirlou" is another) that's often claimed by both. Either way, it's a great song!
@JohannesGrim No way i thought it was Turkish cuz of the lyrics "Rampi Rampi" but being Armenian myself i am not quick to give credit to Turks because they have a tendency to steal things and claim its theirs (MT. ARARAT) :/ so thank you for the comment i will change it to Greek
@Ono42012 Now I didn't say it WAS Greek - only that some claim it's Greek, while others say Turkish. We'll probably never truly know it's origin. If I had to guess, I'd probably go with Turkish based on the time signature (9/8, which is more typical of Turkish music) & the fact that the rhythm usually played with it (karsilma) is Turkish.
Of course, as I understand it, there's been a great deal of musical influence traded back & forth between the 2 countries over the many years, so who knows?
Karsilama is a GREEK dance from Asia Minor...When did Turks ever know how to dance?? They "borrowed" Byzantine culture and customs and claim them to be Turkish...Why do these songs ALWAYS sound better when a Greek performer sings them?? ..
akrivosdiavolos73 5 months ago
@akrivosdiavolos73 i know right xD
Ono42012 5 months ago
Actually, I think some Greeks might argue the "Turkish folk song" part. This is one of those songs ("Misirlou" is another) that's often claimed by both. Either way, it's a great song!
JohannesGrim 11 months ago
@JohannesGrim No way i thought it was Turkish cuz of the lyrics "Rampi Rampi" but being Armenian myself i am not quick to give credit to Turks because they have a tendency to steal things and claim its theirs (MT. ARARAT) :/ so thank you for the comment i will change it to Greek
Ono42012 11 months ago
@Ono42012 Now I didn't say it WAS Greek - only that some claim it's Greek, while others say Turkish. We'll probably never truly know it's origin. If I had to guess, I'd probably go with Turkish based on the time signature (9/8, which is more typical of Turkish music) & the fact that the rhythm usually played with it (karsilma) is Turkish.
Of course, as I understand it, there's been a great deal of musical influence traded back & forth between the 2 countries over the many years, so who knows?
JohannesGrim 11 months ago
@JohannesGrim hahah ok i hear ya
Ono42012 11 months ago