Rolandskvadet - The Song of Roland

[@ExCathedraFBIV]

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[@ExCathedraFBIV]

I can. Go to confession

[@nikothehusky2384]

Bell doesn't work

[@panpantesmort]

Thank you for your work man

[@aidanmullins6085]

Have people been criticizing you

[@emmanuelrossi3087]

Can you do a video on Misa Criollo

[@juancarlosdegoya2757]

The battle that Roland fought in is actually located in Roncesvalles, Spain. The story of Roland is among the most heroic last stands in the world

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

Roland, the first Islamophobe of Europe 👌

[@badezour]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 Cómo dios manda.

[@decrisseur9060]

We call it Roncevaux in French :)

[@509Gman]

I can see how much inspiration Tolkien took from him for Boromir. The horn, the heroic death, etc.

[@brotherhoodofsteeld.c.chap1917]

@@509Gman same, I was just re-watching lord of the rings on my phone right now when I decided to take a little break and I just found this song (I knew the story already) and I wondered if that’s where Tolkien was inspired for Boromir

[@NH-ge4vz]

Lost the battle, won history.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

theres a term for this

[@nicodemus7774]

@@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379 Ah yes, the famous saying: “History is written by losers.”

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@nicodemus7774 no no... its... *chuck norris level warrior*

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@nicodemus7774 legends of legends

[@Arcaryon]

@@nicodemus7774 Well, technically, while Roland lost a battle, Frankia / Asturia aso. won the war. So you already see where I am going with this one.

[@gabrielgutierrez1419]

I wish I could be like the heroes of old, as brave and full of faith as them, even just a little. Thank you for the video.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

You can still be! Be the protagonist of your own life! Give yourself out 100% for your personal goals and you will prove yourself brave like the heroes of the past 💪💪💪

[@calliope3123]

Simply by your will to become a hero makes you a good man !

[@slapnuts8214]

You can just don't go to far like don quixote

[@rekoken2911]

easy, become a mujahideen

[@rekoken2911]

@Nationalist Doomer yes.

[@eldeterrassa]

He refers to the Moors as blue-skinned because many of them were Tuaregs, who wore blue-dyed clothing. With the sweat, the clothes faded and painted their skin blue.

[@Jesuslovesallpray]

Now that's insight.

[@thezenatachronicles2765]

The Basques here are Banu Qasi, they were native Iberians if I'm not mistaken?

[@tadeuszsa8314]

@@thezenatachronicles2765 the Banu Qasi were a old and powerful hispanic/roman (Casio) family who surrender in good terms to the moors and keep his power.

[@sweetdreams8992]

And Roland defeated them anyway 😎

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

There actually weren’t any moors in this battle though in a later war the Almoravid empire would bring Taureg troops to Spain

[@joaofabio5927]

In Brazil, in the State of Parana, we have a city called "Rolandia", that mean land of Roland, an homage to this hero

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

good no rio grande rio solar rio chico *ROLANDIA*

[@krono5el]

Brazil was a better place before the europeans arrived. They called it a Paradise, now its just full of churches : c

[@krono5el]

@ErnstForstermann the real cannibals are the europeans, even up till the 1900s european royalty were eating Egyptian mummies. they have a long history of it compared to other people.

[@Captain_Titus3867]

As an African American and Christian I must say that I really enjoy European history. Recently finding out the medieval era wasn’t as dark as I thought. Still love the history of my people as well such as the Ethiopians, Shaka Zulu ,etc. It just sucks that in modern day society everyone is taking history for granted with all the politics. May God bless you all.

[@arthurs4093]

Ethiopians resisted to fascism. This is why I admire them

[@earlnovero8208]

I'm filipino same I really enjoy European history and African history I didn't know the middle age is not really dark.

[@JoseGarcia-xf5gk]

@@arthurs4093 They also resisted against commies too

[@arthurs4093]

@@JoseGarcia-xf5gk *Stalinians

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

the moor empire that conquer south iberia has some black warriors in their ranks in some... santo santiago statues hes stomping with his horse the arabs and the blacks

[@nathan5770]

J'adore cette version ! Vive notre Empire Carolingien ! Vive Roland. Amen ⚜️✝️

[@justinnelson1565]

Amen

[@nomoreschro8381]

Juste petite question, c'est quoi ta photo de profil ?

[@nathan5770]

@@nomoreschro8381 une image de Napoléon qui vient du manga "Kurogane no Valhallian"

[@nomoreschro8381]

@@nathan5770 merci beaucoup !

[@Kjjj07]

Votre empire carolingien? Alors que sa capitale est dans l'actuelle Allemagne (Aix la Chapelle) et qu'il parlait une langue germanique😂

[@bowlingnixon1640]

We all should stride to be as courageous and selfless as the great Paladin Roland, and serve Christ as faithfully as he did.

[@tomorbataar5922]

Hvitekrist? I'll pass. Though Roland got the gods smiling upon him.

[@jaklm4221]

@@tomorbataar5922 Balder is the Lord of light, Wotan is our Allvater

[@arminiusofgermania]

Against the evil, and godless heathens? I'll pass. I would rather live in damnation with my family, blood and kin than in heaven with a god who sends his earthly servants to kill and sack us, and our gold.

[@GabrielFreitas-gg5ms]

Trying to understand what neopagan minions are doing here

[@arminiusofgermania]

Whatever we want. That's what.

[@fredrickdepedel856]

I must thank you for what you do when it comes to the preservation of European and Christian history. These tales of such strength and beauty that leave us in awe of their majesty. Though it is almost always with a blue heart that I listen to these. I am one of many vile "men" of the modern age and I cannot with honesty say that people like these are my ancestors ; from a purely biological standpoint I am but I find myself unworthy. Unworthy to claim to descend from men of valor, of courage while I am only a vile degenerate slob, too indecisive to find a God to adore. With the circles I frequent Neo-Pagans are common claiming to be the true faith of Europe and yet there is Christ who has been carried in the heart of men for millennia, mostly those who hail from Europe though, Christianity is not unique to Europe. The deeds done in His name, the beauty of art created in His image, in His spirit. The love so great, so passionate that it moves, it inspires, it creates such passion that it is no wonder many see Him as King of Kings that I cannot simply reject Him ; it would be a dishonor to those of my lineage who fought in His name, who listened to the Tales of His Miracles who cherish the goodness he brings to the heart of so many. I wish only that I was a thousandth of the men they were those who faced death with peace at heart. I feel as though I should convert but I fear that if I do it would be a promise to God, a promise I fear I couldn't uphold, for that I am hesitant. I'm very sorry for the messy text and I dearly hope that I didn't commit blasphemy, I got carried by passion when writing. If you find these sorts of walls of text inappropriate I'll cease immediately and hope I wasn't being a bother. Have a good day, to anyone reading this.

[@Jesuslovesallpray]

Love how you express your admiration towards God and his loyal flock.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

all can be converted but the great pagan masters (satanic) can only receive the flames

[@darthhoovy8332]

Do not worry. I’m sure god will guide you to the path of light. It takes time.

[@stormwingmlx5118]

Convert my brother become one of us

[@marcelmontfranc5410]

You cannot uphold any promise to God, you can only ask Him to give you the Strength to do so. God knows we are weak and that we need Him. He said to St Paul “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Trust me my friend, I"ve been through a lot in my life. I've been in the military, and have known physical battles. But there is nothing that is more rewarding and requires more courage than having to fight this spiritual battle that our ancestors have all been through. And nothing that could give you more happiness on earth. I'm among a traditional catholic community. Here the people attend the Mass in Latin, the same that Joan of Arc, or , St Louis, or Richard Lion-Heart attended to. The Mass we attend (Tridentine, Latin, traditional), is the same our ancestors attended to. It's incredible. We are all connected to our beloved ones, in the past, the present, and in the future. We pray for them. And because the Saints live for ever in Heavens, we pray with them. The atmosphere you feel in such a mass were people sincerely pray this immortal mass is indescribable. If you don't want to convert because you think you're weak my friend, don't worry, I'm weak too. I sin too. But we have confessors, who are also like benevolent counselors. Never you'll find more pride in your ancestors and satisfaction than in such a place. Here, the kids live in 2022 and they are 15 or less. They play happily and dream like the other kids. But their model and education is based on European heroes of old, rather than Spiderman or Batman. If you come visit our houses, you can tell by the decoration in the house. Sorry for my poor English, and eternal peace and happiness in your heart in Christ and Virgin Mary, from France.

[@andrewternet8370]

Just read the book. Absolutely amazing. Like a Christian Illiad.

[@Kim.Yo-jong]

Angela Merkel 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewternet8370]

@Pyrrhaz The Song of Roland

[@tommytells370]

Also a sequel to the chronicles of Charlemagne

[@mtg9587]

This whole channel is a gift from god

[@kira68200]

Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, the legendary example of what a knight should be, the one who use Durandal the "french Excalibur"

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

Durandal was a sacred sword not like excalibur and Roland was real lol

[@christophersalinas2722]

Not the proper use of legendary here.

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

​@@christophersalinas2722 Jesus why the Spanish Christians are infidels

[@xfffg1496]

The french Excalibur would be more "Joyeuse". The king sword and the Regalia given king to king since Charlemagne. It actually still exists in Louvre Museum.

[@kira68200]

@@xfffg1496 yes, but to what I know, "Joyeuse" isn't part of some kind of legend like Durandal, it's a more symbolic object were Durandal is more legenday

[@the.pandamonium]

Thank you so much for these uploads. Even if they are not so popular and you don't get as many views I think it's still important to keep these songs and tales of our old heroes and legends alive. Thank you so much!

[@ExCathedraFBIV]

It's a hobby actually, I never intended to get any views when I began with FBIV. I just love these pieces of history and like to understand what they say, I'm glad people are able to enjoy it too

[@ruzabarbaric-libric6191]

This is really beautiful, I've been listening to Rolandskvadet a lot and it's great to have it at Ex Cathedra! Keep doing great job! Viva Cristo Rey!

[@clementhy9638]

Vive nos ancêtres ! ⚜️🇫🇷⚜️

[@caledonianamerican41]

Amen

[@rolandsievers6781]

Und unsere erst!

[@Robespierre228]

@@rolandsievers6781 Les Francs sont nos gros Ancêtres, pas les Vôtres.

[@Clemclem3377]

@@Robespierre228 si, les allemands descendent aussi des francs même si j’avoue que personnellement je pense que c’est bien plus notre héritage que le leur

[@Robespierre228]

@@Clemclem3377 Je peux être d'accord.

[@LoneWolf4069k]

I remember reading a tale about Roland in English class. Honestly one of if not one of the most brave and noble warriors in history!

[@brain9837]

Charlemagne: Can you help me Norway? Norway: No. Charlemagne: But some of the Enemies are from Wessex. Norway: *BLOW YOUR HORN OLIFANT AT RONCESVALLES!*

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Vikings helped muslims stfu and they still do today look at the swedes

[@papovka]

@@ommsterlitz1805 'vikings helped muslims' what do you base this claim off of? there were also multiple viking rains in iberia, one of which was against seville, where the emirate of cordoba had to fight off danish vikings that had established themselves in western france

[@artistforthefaith9571]

@@papovka Viking were famous for raiding Christian lands and selling Christian slaves to the Muslims. Due to territorial proximity, the Vikings attacked the Christians much more often thus weakening the Christian states against the Islamic onslaught. They were opportunist who sided with whoever would pay them more.

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

​@@papovka History, what is a woman holding a sword, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha

[@TheVoodooMaker]

Norway had nothing to do with Charlemagne. There is one legendary character of early French literature, Ogier de Danemarche, that suggests some mercenaries from Denmark might have fought for the Frankish empire at the time of Charlemagne or a bit prior but that's about it and it's tenuous evidence at best

[@BruneSixtine]

The song of Roland is the most popular story of the last millenium, through 10 centuries it was the number 1 story shared in Europe. It's easy to find it on the Internet, it tells a lot about these ancient times.

[@uberfeel]

According to legend, Archangel ST. Michael himself came to that battle to take Roland's soul to heaven.

[@kinsou3865]

this is because franks are in the bible

[@uberfeel]

@@kinsou3865 interesting, can you give me some source

[@kinsou3865]

@@uberfeel To be convinced of this it is enough to read these three passages of the Bible: Deuteronomy XXXIII Moses, after having blessed the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel, speaks thus of Benjamin: Beloved of Yahweh, he rests in safety near him, the Most High protects him every day and dwells between his two shoulders. We know that Merovingian descendants had a birthmark of a red cross between the two shoulder blades. December 23 is the feast of Dagobert, but also the sacred day for the Benjamites. Joshua XVIII In the writings of Joshua, it is about the arrival of Moses in the promised land, where Benjamin was assigned, during the partition, the future holy city of Jerusalem and 14 other cities. Before becoming the capital of David and Solomon, Jerusalem had belonged to Benjamin and his descendants. - Judges XX & XXI The book of Judges describes a passage in the lives of the Benjamites and the origin of their exile. A Levite who was passing through the territory of Benjamin was attacked and his concubine was raped. All the chiefs of the tribe decided that the offenders should be brought to justice. When the Benjamites refused, a deadly battle ensued between the other tribes and Benjamin. The Benjamites were almost all exterminated. The other eleven tribes had vowed not to give any daughters to Benjamin, but in Shiloh there was a feast to which the survivors from the tribe of Benjamin went. They hid, and when the girls went out to dance, they took them and made them their wives. The first king of Israel was Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin. Following this fratricidal battle, what remained of the tribe of Benjamin went into exile. They settled in Greece in Arcadia, then towards the beginning of the Christian era, they emigrated towards the Rhine, mixed with the Teutonic tribes to form the Francs Sicambres, direct ancestors of the Merovingians. By besieging Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon was only taking back his property. In Greek mythology we find traces that confirm the above. The son of king Belos, Danaos, brought his 50 daughters to Arcadia, and they developed the cult of the Mother Goddess throughout Greece. This cult was soon confused with that of Demeter, Diana and Artemis (Arduina, name of the mother goddess of the Ardennes). It is from there that the Sicamian Franks left to invade Gaul. The emblem of Artemis was the bear Callisto, mother of Arkas patron of Arcadia. The term Ursus linked to the Merovingian dynasty must be taken seriously. There is also a passage in which the arrival of Jews in Arcadia is related. At that time, the region was under the control of Sparta, and both Spartans and Merovingians wore their hair very long. It was for them a representation of their courage, of their vigor, but also the representation of a sacred symbol.

[@karkkaz7912]

Dans mon église a Paris il est écrit en Géant sur le mur "l'arc Ange saint Michel protège la France" avec une image de l'arc Ange qui pourfant le crâne d'un soldat, j'aime mon pays

[@karkkaz7912]

​@@uberfeel et çe sont les gaulois dans la bible pas les francs ou alors ils y sont mais je n'ai pas vue

[@elvenkind6072]

The language used here is Nynorsk Norwegian, one of the 4 written languages in Norway, the most recently created language in the world I think, but based on how people used to speak in Norway, before Danish came to influence the modern Norwegian, and now mostly used at schools in western Norway and in public statements etc.

[@thomasnorb4077]

Norway has two official languages: Norwegian and Sami. Norwegian has two official written forms (nynorsk and bokmål). There is nothing else.

[@grzegorzgryc3586]

@@thomasnorb4077 Few years ago I had some beers with a Norwegian-English guy. He was rather surprised I have some idea of Norwegian (I don''t speak Norwegian but I'm basically able to understand written texts). He lived in many places in Norway and he said the language the people speak there may be bloody different e.g. "jag" (English. „I”) is "yay" in Oslo but it may be also "ya(h)". "ee", "ah" etc. Sorry for this poor transcription :-) BTW, some of these pronunciations can be also found in Scots e.g. "ah" means usually "I". The Old Norse heavily influenced some Scots dialects, especially insular (e,g, Shetland or Orkney), AFAIK it was spoken there even up to 18th century,

[@elvenkind6072]

@@thomasnorb4077 Riksmål, bokmål, nynorsk, samisk.

[@elvenkind6072]

@@grzegorzgryc3586 You are right that Norwegian are easy to understand for those that understand English, and/or specially also other Germanic languages. Specially it make sense with primitive words that have remained unchanged in all Germanic languages. Things such as "hand", "man", "ship", "wind" etc. is basically the same in English, Norwegian and German. I'm certain that one could construct a new Germanic language that all people in Germanic countries would understand, or could learn fluently with almost no teaching.

[@Hatypus]

@@grzegorzgryc3586 Old Norse wasn't spoken in Shetland into the 18th century, but the local Nordic language, Norn, was spoken into the 19th century.

[@sebastianpeter8197]

Kristus hersker, Kristus seirer, Kristus befaler! Hellige Olav, be for Norge, at vi vender tilbake til fedretroen! Thanks for posting this with the proper esthetic. I love this channel. May God bless your work and Mary keep you, and may all the prayers of the saints forever guide your foot on the righteous, narrow path.

[@inhocsignovinces7713]

Amen, broder

[@heimdall7774]

Den heilage Olav er konge av Noreg i all æve!

[@CT--jv2ur]

'fedretroen' ville vært troen på de norrøne gudene & gudinnene, ikke kristendom. Det er der Norges identitet virkelig stammer fra.

[@sebastianpeter8197]

@@CT--jv2ur 😂😂

[@rennor3498]

This song referes to Roland as a friend of Charlemagne but actually he was his nephew.

[@VictorLepanto]

I believe their saying "friend" here has more the connotation of comrade, not in an ideological sense but in the combat sense.

[@remainingknight8339]

Friend means far more then Nephew.

[@UrMom-cp2ko]

Actually he says frenden min which means my relative the english translation is wrong

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@UrMom-cp2ko I guess it comes from "Fratres" brother in latin.

[@remainingknight8339]

@@UrMom-cp2ko That makes far more sense.

[@GaMeR11sHoT]

Even though as a Saracen that favours Franks defeat over ours, Arabs, defeat I can only but see nobleness in him in the face of certain death, and to meet it with seemingly quiet chivalry. Roland, you lived your life with honour and died with honour.

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

Fun fact there were no arabs in this battle The foe the Franks faced was the Basques

[@shembajr]

@Jasta 2 SALAHUDDIN MY BRUDA

[@something3395]

Thank you for your respect

[@TheSunderingSea]

@@jonathanwilliams1065 As I recall Karl De Grosse launched a campaign against the local Muslim dynasty in the very North-east of Iberia, the Banu-Quasi. This was successful, however the Frankish army was ambushed by Basques on the way home, where Roland made his last stand.

[@Captain_Titus3867]

@Pojka same. As a Christian I think Saladin was one of the most noble and badass heroes of the Muslim sultanates. I think him and King Baldwin of Jerusalem would be good friends if not divided by politics, as the stories between the two just resonate with respect and honor.

[@hodor9851]

Our king has uploaded. Much respect for you, my friend

[@sauronmordor7494]

;)

[@ExCathedraFBIV]

God bless you, friend

[@hodor9851]

@@ExCathedraFBIV god bless you too. Keep doing what you do best and keep that flame of faith lit

[@Nobody-Ever]

Pope: * Crowns Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans * Empress Irene: *Am I a joke to you?*

[@ExCathedraFBIV]

Pope: yes.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

good move demn good move pope

[@molealto]

IC XC NIKA

[@deumevet]

Irene and charlemagne get married Sarracens: im in danger.

[@cerbio2185]

sigma pope

[@Valermoz]

Excellente version! C’est ma préféré !

[@sauronmordor7494]

moi aussi

[@ApachePieman]

I am Orthodox, however enjoy the historic focus of your channel and respect your dedication to providing us with interesting high quality songs. Cheers! 🍻

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

Are the Basques and Spanish Christians infidels according to Charlemagne?

[@ApachePieman]

@@عليياسر-ذ5ب Infidels are those of different religions. Basques and Spanish Christians were Christians the same as Charlemagne was. Not sure what you're asking

[@ApachePieman]

@@عليياسر-ذ5ب However, if he saw them as heretics is a different question. This was before the official schism in apostolic Christianity between Papists and Orthodoxy - however the very act of the Bishop of Rome crowning him as "Holy Roman Empire" was a major point of conflict, with the rest of the patriarchs not agreeing with the decision. Papists love Charlemagne, but his legacy is indeed a conflicting one.

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

@@ApachePieman Thank you, brother

[@ApachePieman]

@@عليياسر-ذ5ب No problem, God bless

[@grapicusdrinktus]

Who else is here after finding out Durandal was stolen?

[@harryniemotka1466]

I am

[@Mel-he9dh]

It got stolen!?!??!

[@Noblerevenge2552]

Yes ​@@Mel-he9dh

[@Hornkronte]

WHAT?

[@justanotherhistorybuff5336]

Isn’t it just a replica anyways?

[@careyrowland]

Thank you for presenting the Song of Roland for all the world to hear.

[@calliope3123]

Vive l'empereur Charlemagne ! Vive la chrétienté ! ⚜️🇫🇷✝️

[@shianimaz8679]

LMAO every Frankish gangsta till some basque boys ambush them in Orreaga

[@martinriou4397]

@@shianimaz8679 im basque but french more than everything else

[@shianimaz8679]

@@martinriou4397 Nik ere euskalduna naiz, baina espainiakoa

[@jacquesautorita3204]

Vive l’empire français Car notre fief s’étend jusqu’au déserts le plus loin et L’outre-mer

[@sauronmordor7494]

@@jacquesautorita3204 oui

[@petrsacher1281]

*Taps DJ's shoulder* "Hey, put Rolandskvadet on."

[@louisk6349]

For the emperor Charlemagne, the kingdom of Francia and christianity 🇨🇵⚜️

[@sauronmordor7494]

;)

[@inhocsignovinces7713]

Amen

[@Alexis-hx3jl]

La France renaîtra 🙏

[@sauronmordor7494]

@@Alexis-hx3jl De ses cendres ;)

[@lechonasaodeborinquen8150]

Charlemagne - the Based France. Francis I - the Cucked France.

[@commanderstone4000]

This has been my workout song for a month now. I’ve never worked out more.

[@williamgriebenow3584]

Tusen takk for videoene, denne, de før og de neste! Thank you for the uploads, this one, those that have come and those to come!

[@clarencebaskerville1598]

If I'm not lazy today, I'm gonna translate this all to French

[@ayronn2256]

Les paroles sont en norvégien ?

[@clarencebaskerville1598]

@@ayronn2256 Oui, ç'a été notamment interprété par Erik Bye (càd la version la plus connue de la Rolandskvadet). J'imagine que s'il y a autant de versions en norvégien ça doit être dû à là Karlamagnús saga . Sinon j'ai jamais trouvé de version en français, je connais d'ailleurs que La Chanson de Roland avec cet air en norvégien et en allemand (avec le groupe dArtagnan), ce que j'ai toujours trouvé étrange.

[@ayronn2256]

@@clarencebaskerville1598 D'accord merci beaucoup !

[@Marc-hm6bz]

Bastè

[@silentspeaker8352]

@Not Berber Me too, kid

[@chabutrekash5116]

Didn't see anyone commenting this, so here is a transcribed version in English of the lyrics. "Six of my earls will stay at home, to guard our precious gold," "The other six will go to the heathen's land, to brandish their swords!" They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! They raised their square rig high on its yard And for two weeks set sail for the heathen's land They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! Oars an anchor reached the white sand, it was Roland, the King's friend, the first to tread on the land They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! They fought at Roncesvalles for two to three days, The moors fell before Roland's word like grass before a sickle! They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! Then a swarm of moors came, blotting out the sun One of his comrades was frightened, so Roland blew his horn They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! Roland put the horn on his bloodied mouth and gave a furious blow, The sound echoed through mountains and seas for three days and nights! They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! The sound reached King Charlemagne, and immediately he got worried: "What happened to my friend? I hear the sound of his horn!" They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! It was King Charlemagne who found his friend, Dead lay Roland, the King's friend, holding onto his sword! They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles! Home came King Charlemagne, all with him were exhausted, The ship was full with silver and gold, and the heathens lay dead behind them! They rode out of Frankish Lands mounted on saddled steeds Blow your horn olifant at Roncesvalles!

[@glishev]

Actually, "The Song of Roland" is rather a "Lay of Roland": a long epic poem of several thousand lines in Old French. It treats events from the 8th century attempt of Charlemagne to conquer Spain from the Moors, and the Basques' attack on Charlemagne's rearguard in the Roncesvalles mountain pass. The poem was written in France in the 11th century. The modern Scandinavian (Norwegian) ballad here is just a really short piece of text, so it's not a version of the "Song of Roland". It's rather a different piece of poetry on the same topic.

[@jodofe4879]

The text of this ballad (Roland og Magnus kongen) dates back to the late Middle Ages. It is based on the saga "Af Rúnzifals Bardaga", which itself is a part of the larger "Karlamágnussaga", a compilation that dates back to the 13th century. It is based in turn on the Carolingian Cycle, a collection of medieval French chansons de geste, of which "La Chanson de Roland" was one of the most famous ones, dating back to the 11th century and originally written in Anglo-Norman. These stories were widely popular across Christian Europe and variants exist in most Medieval Western European languages. There isn't really a difference between "The Song of Roland" and the "The Lay of Roland". "Lay" is simply a fancy, old-fashioned word for "song", a lyrical, narrative poem intended to be sung. "Lay" is a borrowing from French (Anglo-Norman, and ultimately from Frankish), "song" is a native English word.

[@glishev]

@@jodofe4879 thanks, I didn't know the details on the text of the Rolandskvadet :) As for 'lay' and 'song', I am accustomed to use 'lay' for a longer text, a narrative poem. It may be sung or not but it's too long to be dubbed 'song'. It's true that in French it's "Chanson de Roland" and not "Lai de Roland" but I'd still avoid speaking about "The Song of Roland" as a 'song' sensu proprio.

[@Daqueri22]

Thank you for this! I am reading Mark Twain's "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" and after telling war stories for a while, a character breaks out into the Song of Roland. I was sure it must be French but haven't come across that version yet.

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

​@@Daqueri22 Jesus, I did not know that Christians in Europe are infidels

[@branderst]

I have nothing but my sorrow, and I want nothing more.

[@jacobschmaus9271]

Glad to know that the word “saddle” has stood the test of time in Germanic languages. Thanks for the upload btw, I love your channel. Edit: This is a modern rendition sung in modern Norwegian. I assumed it was old norse because I am not a speaker of Norwegian.

[@someonessuffering930]

Russian too

[@someonessuffering930]

Sedlo (седло)

[@julessamuels4588]

this song is sung in modern norwegian though.

[@jacobschmaus9271]

@@julessamuels4588 Oh wow, you’re right. Norwegian sounds really cool though. Ill edit the comment.

[@ritanassif918]

Faroese originally before this beautiful version på Norsk?

[@inhocsignovinces7713]

1:07 2:38 based and blessedpilled

[@simplifiednews4235]

Yes

[@crok8349]

Oh yes

[@ABPHistory]

But he lost the battle to the basques?

[@Monster-b8z]

@@ABPHistory yes, but then charlemagne came back and crushed them.

[@isaacrivera5452]

@@ABPHistory he lost the skirmish but became martyr

[@camelot4000]

The anthem of the real Europa

[@yogsothothery]

After listning to this a couple of times you made me read the hole Song of Roland poem. Thanks Ex Cathedra!

[@saxtonhalegaming]

"You are outnumbered 1000 to 1!" "Then it is an even fight."

[@fabioandrespabonrizzo9836]

As always great job, the art is as beautiful as the song and it's history. Thank you for many things, like the videos I use when I do my exercise, or helping me get closer to many now important things in my life. And most importantly thank you for your work, and for letting me be a part of the group PS: Long Live Ares, I love you n word people (you know who you are)

[@Velare-mythes]

Bon dieu mais c'est quoi cette absolue dinguerie, merci du fond du coeur, c'est incroyable de se dire qu'à l'époque les enfants plutôt que de mater le seigneur des anneaux chantaient cette chanson pour se sentir chevalier. Je te la piquerait pour ma chaine un de ces jours

[@r.anthony8685]

I wasn't expecting it to be THAT good

[@dibujodecroquis1684]

What a masterpiece! Thanks for uploading this.

[@treyringgold3357]

This is my favorite song on the channel. You guys are amazing. Especially for being traditional while still being loyal to the Pope. Please pray for me as I apply to seminary!

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

if that clown deserves to be called pope then im beowulf

[@Kitiwake]

This freaking melody is sticking in my brain!

[@galactichitchhiker_]

I'm addicted at this song.

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

I can see why it was popular in its time.

[@weles2692]

Real Boromir :)

[@sauronmordor7494]

yes

[@mrsushicut]

Tolkien must have been inspired for sure ^^

[@riograndedosulball248]

I always knew the Basques were orcs

[@pablofm143]

@@riograndedosulball248 orcs were muslims

[@elixexo4011]

I really appreciate this, I already have 3 versions of this song, glad to get a fourth.

[@FucaBigGew]

The most famous french knight ever , with Knight Bayard

[@rennor3498]

You mean Charlemagne actually he was emperor of both French,Germans and Italians all these three nations were born from his empire.

[@FucaBigGew]

@@rennor3498 First Charlemagne was Frankish , so basically French , next France and Germany was born of his empire i agree. Italia , no , and he conquered only the North of it . And finally , i talk about Roland , not Charlemagne himself , but both of them were Franks , so basically were French . Before he was The mighty emperor he was , Charlemagne was just the King of Franks .

[@juancarlosdegoya2757]

@@FucaBigGew Northern Italy was Germanic, because of the Lombards, that's the reason why the name Lombardi is a thing, so I agree he didn't create Italy that was more of the bastard of Garibaldi

[@Ares-wr8ld]

@@rennor3498 he said knight.

[@ABPHistory]

Not Jean Bureau?

[@AlexC-ou4ju]

Vive Roland et vive Charlemagne Grand pere de L'Europe.

[@gdebouillon]

Honor to the Navarreses fighting in Roncesvalles!

[@operacioncondor112]

Gora Jaun-Goikoa eta aberria.

[@rennor3498]

You mean the Basques since the term Navarre did not exist till 900 A.D

[@Cartcate_0844E]

@@rennor3498 the last king of France was the king of France and Navarre

[@rennor3498]

@@Cartcate_0844E You mean the last absolutist ruling dynasty of France- the Bourbons, where initially rulers of Navarre prior to taking the French throne after the extinction of the Valois branch.

[@Cartcate_0844E]

@@rennor3498 yes but the end of Navarre wasn't in 900 A.D

[@MisterL777]

Why is E minor so popular in this kind of music? (almost all the "crusade" songs I looked up were in E minor)

[@MrPSaun]

It's likely because of how medieval music theory worked. E minor is the modern way of thinking about the key, but there was no theory of unified major and minor keys at the time. Instead modes were used, and the basic building block for music was the tetrachord rather than the scale. The Ionian and Aeolian modes, which correspond to major and minor scales respectively, were also later developments added to this system in roughly the 16th century. The four authentic modes of medieval music are the Lydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Mixolydian as well as thier plagal counterparts the "hypo-" modes. The two most popular modes for folk music at the time were the Dorian and Mixolydian. E Minor is what would be refered to as A Hypodorian since the A Dorian scale is, A B C D E F# G, and the plagal mode starts one fourth below the tonic on E, which in turn produces E Aeolian. Since pipes and bagpipes, which would have been popular at the time, are normally turned in A Dorian or A Mixolydian, it would make sense that so many songs of that era would be in A Hypodorian / E Aeolian / E Minor since the available instrumentation lended itself to the music making.

[@quintenbakels2431]

@@MrPSaun Interesting

[@isaweesaw]

@@MrPSaun Incredible comment, thank you

[@veramae4098]

@@MrPSaun Oh. And here I was thinking it was something simple such as "lament" or "sorrow".

[@thijswolbers7360]

I discovered this 2 minutes ago and I'm a fan now

[@Bracus.Reghusk]

The Franks to sum up are the daughter of the Germans who married an Italians who gave themselves as a child who is the French. The francs are the ancestor of the French and the Germans. The Rhine francs are German and the Sallian francs have become French over time.

[@alexdavid8545]

Part of the Ripuarians (Rhine Franks) also went to France. 🙂

[@ashaler__]

never heard this version before, great job

[@MRYIMEN]

Durendal, Roland’s sword, is still craved in a rock at Rocamadour, France, to this day

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

nah the templars took the original and put some lures like that

[@basedkaiser5352]

Roland looks badass

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

strange kilt he used

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@iacobushadrianus7889 iknow im a pure blood celt in other illustrations he looks like hes wearing a kilt (the Roman variant) red always (like the frankish empire flag so cool dude! hahaha)

[@patrioticarchive]

I love the Uniqueness of this channel! Always fresh songs I've never heard :)

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

I have this stuck in my mind for weeks now

[@bolivar105]

Thanks for uploading this version I've never heard this version and it's HYPE

[@Ologalis]

That's That and This is This...

[@lecoqspartiate1215]

La chanson de Roland, un classique de l'histoire carolingienne

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

Jesus sorry I killed this pagan

[@djperryboy]

Great song. Greetings from brother Sweden.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

swedistan*

[@Robespierre228]

@@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379 😂😂😂

[@Robespierre228]

Frankish Empire and Sweden are brothers? No.

[@CodaMission]

The real story: In the late 700s, Karl was the great king of the Roman Empire, at least that's what he and his subjects would have seen it as. Appointed by the Holy Father himself to guard christendom as Augustus, he was tasked with expanding and ruling the one true realm of Christ, the heir state of Rome. Per this mission, he was constantly warring. As one saying of the time went "Have a Frank for your friend, but not for your neighbor". It reflected the belief at the time that this barbarian king was a rather bullying lord at the head of a large army, constantly expanding his domain. Yet he was also not opposed to strange alliances. So when the Abbasid Caliphate went through a period of political instability and sought external friendships, he was not opposed. Despite his ancestry from the Frankish warrior Karl the Hammer, who won a great victory against the Moors of the same faith as this Caliphate at Tours, Karl Augustus (not quite yet Magnus) was eager to accept ambassadors from the "pagans". Their great raids just a few decades prior were clearly something that could be swept under the rug when he could do some raiding of his own, and he was willing to entreat their proposal: ride south to Hispania to put down the remaining Ummayads, and receive the submission of key cities in the region at the approval of the new Muslim rulers. Eager to add new lands, Karl led an army. With Abbasid assistance, he swept up Ummayad forces, and saw a chance to assert power over another contender: the Basques. The Euskal, or "Mountain People" of the Pyrenees were a thorn in his side for many years, and Karl took on several dukes and chiefs of the hill tribes, including during this campaign southward. But when the local Abbasid-aligned rulers finally had a more advantageous hand, they stiffed Karl, and he laid a siege that ended with his withdrawal for a cash payment. Eager to get something out of his trouble, Karl also sacked Pamplona, the Basque city, hoping to neutralize their power base so he could dominate either side of the mountains. The Basques, for their part, wanted revenge. No doubt complacent and laden with booty from the campaign, Karl's army hiked over the mountains, leaving the emptied countryside in their wake. But the Basque men knew the terrain, and quickly caught up with them at favorable ground. The narrow pass at Orreaga, now called Roncevalles, was winding and wooded, making it easy to isolate parts of an army where they had to bottleneck. Before Karl could even know it was happening, the tail of his army, composed mainly of a rearguard and the baggage, was cut off. Hrothiland was among the commanders of this section. It also included a few trusted lieutenants and a bishop- the rearguard was strategically valuable. He was previously the warden of the Breton Marches, keeping the celtics across the peninsula's border in check. Karl must have thought highly of him both as a warrior and a compatriot, and later songs would suggest he fought fiercely. But the onslught was likely too much, and guerilla tactics would prove too effective to counter. Karl's chronicler reported that the rearguard was slaughtered to a man by the time the army could arrive to reinforce them. Hrothiland and his men were immortalized by the court historians as paragons of warrior gallantry. Karl would never again attempt a campaign southward. The Pyrenees border was cemented.

[@deusvult4129]

Heil dem Hammer und seinem Enkel 🗡️✝️

[@salva9783]

When my sicilian puppet of Charlemagne heards this he want to go rescue Roland.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

Roland is a legend thats his destiny

[@geboul4567]

This is what I was waiting for the whole quarantine... yay

[@zeta1593]

It is sad that archeological evidences tends to shows that he rather died in a ambush in the pyrénées lead by locals in revenge of the pillage (as any armies would do at this time). Still, nice to have it in a song, at school we read it in french and I just remember my teacher said that "it was more a poetry in french, but in germanic countries there is a tradition of singing this song".

[@faisalnehal372]

He did die in an ambush. The battle of Roncesvalles was an ambush of the Frankish rear guard.

[@zeta1593]

@@faisalnehal372 Yes, but not a sarrasine ambush, it was local vascon - less glorious

[@globeparasite9381]

@@zeta1593 The local tribes were allied to the Moors. They've probably proposed the tribes to extend their territory in exchange for help. Armies at that time were pretty multicultural with a lot of local tribes on both sides and even mercenaries.

[@zeta1593]

@@globeparasite9381 they were no more tribes, the basque and specially the andalusian were feodal. I don't think the basque were allied to andalusian emirates. The pillage of random innocent village was just a normal thing for armies. Also I think that mercenary was a very small thing at the time of Charlemagne. Armies were constituted of permanent troops that formed the elite of the nobility in the HRE. Feodality was on her way, but frankish continued to have military "tribe-like" organisation to minima the viking invasion. So yeah, also some conquered saxons and gascon in the army lol

[@nibulsheep8214]

legend has it Roland tried to break his sword by slashing it onto a rock, but the rock broke in half. In southern France, near spain, it is said that Roland threw away his Sword, which traveled miles, breaching every mountains in its path these are just other versions of His legend

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

or he buried it? its a sacred artifact

[@nibulsheep8214]

Multiple version exist to be fair, the legend has been rewritten multiple times, and the story also differs from a region to another. His sword is said can be seen imbedded in the wall of "Notre Dame de Rocamadour" .

[@عليياسر-ذ5ب]

​@@nibulsheep8214 Jesus damn it looks like the king of the spanish killed him

[@Sir77Hill]

I will post this comment I've made on another version of the Song of Roland in Old Norse everytime I come across another one, because I'm really amazed each time : How worthy you have to be for the descendants of the Vikings feel the need to write (or rather translate) a song to your glory! As a Frenchman I find it kinda rewarding and refreshing. Takk skal du ha 🤘

[@cmae03]

This song is in Norwegian, not Old Norse. Big distinction lol. You might as well call modern English songs "Anglo-Saxon" or Old English. If you actually meant another Old Norse version, can you link me to it? Ive been wanting to find more songs in Old Norse for my playlist.

[@Sir77Hill]

@@cmae03 I genuinely thought it was sung in Old Norse. Apologies!

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

takk skal du ha? ye are one of those black n white facepaint clowns? funny fellys

[@Sir77Hill]

@@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379 ???

[@yeliz_234]

La chanson de Roland(Roland’ın şarkısı) 12.yy’a ait bir şiirsel anlatı. Charlamagne’ın Lombardiya, Bohemya ve o sırada Mağriplerin elindeki Kuzey İspanya’yı istila ederek Frank Krallığı’nı gelişletmesine yol açan seferi kutluyor. Pagan Saksonlar hristiyanlaşacak, Charlamagne Cermen kabilelerinin liderliğinden Atlantik’ten Babyera’ya, Kuzey Denizi’nden Akdeniz’e kadar uzanan Frank İmparatorluğu’nu denetleyen kişi konumuna gelcekti. Papa tarafından imparatorluk tacı giydirilecek, kiliseyle yapılan resmi ittifak ortaçağa hükmeden bir Kutsal Roma İmparatorluğu fikri oluşacaktı.

[@siegpasta]

I'm swedish and understand the lyrics :) pretty cool this is Greetings from the great north. (btw it sounds like norwegian.)

[@danielk3919]

Det är det.

[@siegpasta]

@@danielk3919 Jo det lät så :)

[@danielk3919]

@Luís Andrade Yes very similar, atleast if you compare it to intelligibility between Swedish and Danish or between Danish and Norwegian. I can understand 90% of what a Norwegian says when he is speaking to me but when a Danish person speaks it's very hard for me as a Swede to understand, it's famous both in Norway and Sweden that Danish sounds like when someone who speaks Swedish/Norwegian has put a hot potato in his/her mouth, so many vowels compared to our languages.

[@siegpasta]

@Luís Andrade ofcourse, norwegian used to be Swedish at a time where Swedish was just like danish But then different factors made the languages develop differently. The difference for me hearing norwegian is a 500 word difference and a dialect which sounds a bit funny, but if I learn those words, I will understand it 100% The same goes with Danish, however, you need more time learning to hear the pronounciation.

[@reggiestickleback7794]

If anyone hasn’t read the Song of Roland, you absolutely should. I love the warrior Archbishop!

[@ExCathedraFBIV]

The whole Matter of France is very good actually. It's like King Arthur's stories but with real people

[@reggiestickleback7794]

@@ExCathedraFBIV Yes and when one reads of the bonfires during the French Revolution which consumed relics of St. Joan of Arc-and the abject self-hatred of the modern French for their astounding Christian history, it is very saddening indeed

[@TokugawaPatrick]

@@ExCathedraFBIV @Reggie Stickleback Which translation is the best to get / Which to you recommend?

[@C4shaRaM4]

warrior priests?

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@C4shaRaM4 surely some Templars priors can have that honor

[@appleslover]

Karl der Große Charlemagne 🇩🇪❤🇫🇷

[@sauronmordor7494]

yes

[@mamavswild]

Charlemagne; father to two nations...and every single (genetic) English, German and French person is a DIRECT descendant of the man.

[@leoptn9969]

@@mamavswild Charlemagne founded only France !

[@imperator7459]

@@leoptn9969 I dont understand why we cant see eye to eye on this matter, Charlemagne was frankish, a combination of both France and Germany. Even if the two Francia's were started in Modern day France, the Karling dynasty most certainly was also very German, as well French.

[@imperator7459]

@@leoptn9969 A king, named Carloman which was a family member of Dynasty Karling founded Bavaria.

[@Jim63071]

Are there any French versions? I can't find any on KZbin, apart from people reading out the poem.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

Apparently the original french was sung but lost to time. This translation to Norse was made and then given new music.

[@sauronmordor7494]

yes

[@Sir77Hill]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 I'd also add that the French amies in medieval times used to shout/recite several times the poem of Roland before big battles to give them strengh and courage. How I wish I could have heard that, it must have been epic.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@Sir77Hill Thank God we still have a lot of these timeless war hymns on KZbin

[@jatorresh]

Battle of Roncesvalles was between Basques and Franks, Basques won 15th august 778 a.C

[@thusundi1963]

I was just thinking the other day that this channel should publish a rendition of this ballad. Get out of my head, Ex Cathedra!

[@Alexis-hx3jl]

⚜️🇫🇷⚜️

[@frenchypatriote3201]

Vive CHARLEMAGNES ⚜️🇫🇷🇩🇪🇧🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭⚜️✝️💪🏻

[@borov22888]

Fight for France! Fight for your Fatherland! Your ancestors together with Karl Martell fought for a free Europe! So rise up again against the enemies of God, French! Greetings from Russia

[@agrama.4543]

wow, this is so uplifting as a song

[@danielblom391]

POV: You're trying to find memes in the comment section but only find patriots

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

here the semtex for blow up the blueskin invasors

[@rennor3498]

How can you expect to find memes about a song of a heroic last stand of one off the most notorious knights of the early medieval era.

[@danielblom391]

@@rennor3498 Most vids like this have some memes in their comments

[@gmatitchi]

@@danielblom391what is the probleme

[@danielblom391]

@@gmatitchi Did I say there was a problem?

[@CelticMedievalGuitar]

MANY GREETINGS FROM MEDIEVAL ITALY

[@sauronmordor7494]

Pour Charlemagne héritier de L'Empire Romain !

[@youngmanslipp6660]

Great stuff as usual, Ex Cathedra.

[@tonyhawk94]

Long live Francia ! 🇫🇷🇩🇪

[@danielandres1579]

New month, new video ❤️

[@nosebleeds6305]

I find it pretty funny that I can actually understand the lyrics in this song pretty well without the subtitles. I speak both Dutch and German and a lot of words from old-Germanic still exist in those languages

[@1sb3rg34]

Yeah Norwegian and german is similar indeed

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@1sb3rg34 wee wee germanic lairdie

[@justforever96]

Damn shame we abandoned real music as a society. 😢

[@georgedelanoy9548]

Long live our emperor Charlemagne. Long live our kingdom, we ruled Europe for Christianity 🇫🇷✝️

[@Friton3v1]

Pourquoi se sentir obligé de le dire en Anglais ?

[@georgedelanoy9548]

@@Friton3v1 et pourquoi pas. La propagande française doit s’appliquer à tous non 🤣🤣

[@Friton3v1]

@@georgedelanoy9548 True ;)

[@elbarone9749]

@@Friton3v1 tant qu'il loue le seigneur osef mdr

[@Robespierre228]

@Solar Carott 8s wife offended

[@jvictor16]

Im gonna name my son, Roland

[@flawlessgamer7549]

My name is Roland 😎

[@deandrejackson3054]

Epic

[@dibujodecroquis1684]

BTW, I'll point out a mistake, if you don't mind: "Those people" (because "people" is the irregular plural of "person") instead of "that people". That mistake is found in the description, so I think you can easily fix it.

[@GlaxAScrimus]

Even if he was the one who defend the Franc frontiers against Breton, and I'm from Brittany, I respect him.