Alexander - Epic Symphony

[@PackHunter117]

Im so sick of Hollywood continuing to make films based off fantasy or sci-fi. I want more historical films based off Rome, Greece, Persia, Babylonia, Assyria, India, China, Japan, etc etc. Your music makes me imagine what an historical Hollywood or even Bollywood film would be like

[@linagreenlyfe6705]

Don't forget the mysterious Ancient Etruscans. Instead of flimsy sequels and remakes, where are the films about these other lesser known, mysterious and intriguing civilizations?

[@PackHunter117]

@@linagreenlyfe6705 Oh your right I forgot about them. And now that I think about it I forgot the various Native American Empires too like the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans. And the Akkadians also

[@Rotisiv]

@@linagreenlyfe6705 people are becoming less and less cultured.

[@captain_torket3254]

I'm personally rooting for a massive GoT-like series starting with Xenophon and the 10 000 in Persia, then back to Greece with the peloponnesian wars, then following the rise of Macedon with Phillip the Second and his son, then the conquests of Alexander, ending with the Diadochi wars as a "cycle-ending" climax. As a tease for the next cycle, we could have a transition episode on Pyrrus of Epirus trying his luck in Italy, unaware of an emerging new Roman Republic. Then second cycle depicting the clash between Rome and Carthage, Hannibal and Scipio. Maybe it's a little too ambitious for it to ever happen but eh one can dream.

[@yllejord]

There is certainly no lack of epic historical films and series based off India, China and Japan at least. Throw in Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and a bunch of other countries too. Anyway, Hollywood has done enough cringeworthy appropriation, and here you are wishing for more.

[@ShadowOfBonaparte]

Imagine the look on Alexander the Great's face if someone went back in time and told him that in 2,300 years, an Iranian would compose a forty-minute symphony about him.

[@hauntologicalwittgensteini2542]

He would probally be flattered

[@Ilyaswashere]

Farya, you have inspired many people about culture and history that unfortunately is underrepresented like Non Arab rule in middle east (Persian, Byzantine, Greek) amazing work 👑

[@faryafaraji]

It's very much what I strive to do, thanks for your kind words :)

[@sethfrisbie3957]

Here is a quote from Alexander The Great:I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep,I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

[@dariogutierrez6716]

Before Gaugamela, Darius offered half his Empire, seeking for peace. Parmenio said "If I was Alexander, I would accept that offer". He simply replied "and if I was Parmenio, I would too". The beggining of the end. Alexander saw complete conquest as the only acceptable destiny.

[@settenovetre]

To Eternity, his last dying moments. There is peace at first, but then, at 40:07, you hear it, his last breath; it's his ascension to Olympus, side by side with the others. He is now a god. And then the symphony allows itself to end, and Alexander's life with it. Masterpiece.

[@mlliarm]

Ένας επικός δίσκος, για έναν επικό άνθρωπο. Τα σέβη μου κ. Faraji.

[@axr4832]

Proud to be Greek AND to be an Alexander! 💪🏽

[@kingconstantine649]

Μέγας Αλέξανδρος ζει και βασιλεύει! Alexander the Great undefeated the one and only..

[@Rotisiv]

Yet despite his greatness, he couldn’t escape death.

[@georgesymeou9598]

@@Rotisiv He is . Because when people remember you after so many years it means your immortal

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Hellenism intensifies!

[@Rotisiv]

Which is both a blessing and a curse.

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

@@Rotisiv Yes... like our whole existence in this peculiar place called Earth.

[@petrosmarkantonis2418]

The whole piece is amazing! But that ending... "to eternity"... is out of this world. Silent and peaceful at first , then magnificent and awe inspiring at the end of the piece. Really hit me in the feels. Thank you for this music once again!!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot Petros!

[@gen.flagvanus9260]

I ve literally cried in the end. What a powerful piece

[@Θωμάς-ξ5ψ]

Δόξα στον Αλέξανδρο και την Μακεδονία!

[@Hispano1]

Alejandro Magno, el conquistador de Asia, hombre virtuoso y de gran carácter mezcló ambas culturas, la Persa y la Helénica y las llevo a su punto más alto ciertamente sin olvidar los logros del gran Ciro, pero sin tampoco olvidar su pasado Helénico.

[@isaacclarke3835]

Even now, 2,300 years later Alexander the Great is still one of THE most known ancient figures just below Jesus of Nazareth. He conquered the literal known world for his time and became the direct inspiration for Julius Caesar and practically started the Age we now live in. His name shall be known even as we reach the furthest edges of our galaxy and we have a galaxy-spanning Empire. His name shall never die.

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

I hope we find the man’s body one day

[@MT-rw6ws]

Yet some ex Yugoslav Bulgarians claim his history .

[@hisholiness4537]

God knows America needs an Alexander alternative. Whoever conquers America now, which WILL be conquered, will one-up the Macedonian femboi

[@hamedpoker9976]

@@Mildau30 i agree.. Non king was like cyrus the great...i dont say this couse i am iranian myself.. But even after he died...no king comes close to how great man he was.. Even Darius or any other king from our land... And we had so many great kings... But cyrus was more than king.. Prophet? Maybe.. But in my opinion...he was and is liks father for iran and iranians...sad we know little about him.. But even that little information is Enough...Alexander the great consider as enemy for us.. But i have a lot of respect for him couse he atleast respect and worship our great king cyrus the great!.. I hope iran couls be great like his ancient time again.. We need leader or king like cyrus the great..we pepole needs to be better as a person...

[@peterthesneakybastar]

@@Mildau30 That’s not true and even if it was that is very disrespectful to talk about a country’s history like that. You should be ashamed…

[@Condinou]

Farya, Respect and Appreciation to You and your entire Work! You are a Great Talent indeed! (From a greek admirer of yours).

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot my friend!

[@mosescola4174]

One of the greatest warrior kings in history. His name shall eco for all eternity and his achievements in life will forever be in the hearts burning life into men.

[@HierophanticRose]

The ending of Gaugamela is bone chilling its like listening to the dying gasp of an empire. Especially because of the contrast and the juxtaposition of the how that melody is introduced so grandiose and bombastic in the beginning.

[@CaspianT]

The grand brass instrumentation of the Son of Ra never fails to put a smile on my face! It's all the grand Egyptian movie scores I've ever heard all compiled into one sublime movement, and as expected it is excellent. It might be neat to hear your musical take on the conquest of Hannibal, but I imagine it's a lot of work! Bonus points for sharp whip-crack-like percussion during battles paying homage to the whip cracks from the slings of the the Balearic slingers, Hannibal's most effective missile unit in my opinion!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot! I really wanted to pay homage to those old scores , there’s an over the top charm to them

[@Kawerus]

Très bon musique, excellent 👌 Salut de la Grèce 🇬🇷☀️🇨🇦

[@turcorumtabul9524]

Damn, I cried at the chapters of "Death" and "To Eternity"... This symphony is really epic, Alexander the Great is my favouritest king in ever of the world history, Good job bro

[@jpraise6771]

Praise be to Farya Faraji, great chronicler of heroes! My friend, for your great service to God and humanity, you shall never be forgotten.

[@g1u2y345]

I love how you call back to your Achaemenid theme during the Gaugamela chapter since it was the battle which ended the Achaemenid Empire

[@joonavuoristo4659]

I'm listening to that part now and got chills. The Achaemenids is one of my favorites from you!

[@faryafaraji]

Happy you noticed! I've always loved the use of leitmotifs from 19th century Romantic composers like Wagner-having a theme for a previous idea and bringing it back when needed

[@faryafaraji]

@@joonavuoristo4659 Thanks alot!

[@de.a.123]

Your composition is beautiful, in yet another's humble opinion. Greetings from Thessaloniki.

[@rajaishthrone]

Reading Arrian's account of the campaigns of Alexander with Farya Faraji's mystical symphonies playing in the background makes you feel as if you are standing in the battlefield itself, watching the carnage unfold. It is sublime, surreal and serendipitous. I highly recommend playing the India soundtrack when reading Book 5 of Arrian detailing Alexander's campaign in Pakistan and the Battle of Hydaspes on the river Jhelum against King Porus and his elephants.

[@nickmarciano1629]

This is art of a higher quality than its been given recognition for.

[@annaemmanouil965]

Farya, ich bin stolz,weil ich aus Griechenland komme und von die Generation von Alexander bin! Sehr schöne Musik! Ich kann mit die nach meine Heimat Reisen!!

[@n-ray6362]

I keep listening to this everyday, it never gets old. Really feels like a soundtrack to Alexander

[@romainvicta396]

No words can describe my respect for Alexander the great he built Alexandria my love

[@markkrousos5011]

Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down?

[@boris8515]

@@markkrousos5011 Yeah, he named over five cities by that name lol

[@broganmulherin4570]

Ave Roma, amice

[@christos3280]

@@boris8515 over thirteen actually

[@nicoangel690]

@@boris8515 10

[@sinshamsh11]

I am a scholar of ancient history. Alexander the Great is truly one of the most fascinating, titanic figures of the ancient world. He strode across the rich lands of Asia, remaking the world. Really love this music and channel. Btw, the personal name of Darius III was Artashata, which means "the happiness of truth" in Old Persian. Artashata was forever cast into shadow by the great light that Alexander cast. One of history's most tragic figures, in my opinion.

[@bernardoohigginsvevo2974]

Very cool, I did not know that!

[@Ultimus_Romanorum_V]

Ancient culture in all its glory!!!

[@grec_o3008]

I think that the part of "the death" is the greatest.... nostalgic that he has died so young, but also honorable.... about the labors he achieved in his life.... Great piece of art🏺🙏🕊

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

Unfortunately, he failed at establishing a successor in order to continue his empire to exist as a whole. Thus he's also kind of co-responsible for the wars to come after his early death.

[@dariogutierrez6716]

The excelence of To Asia remains.

[@duma2lupin]

A time of legends, when kings and leaders were warriors and brethen of their people.

[@navarroswerus2609]

Time when the ambition of men were not of corporations, but that of the dreams of his people and his own.

[@georgestamatopoulos2958]

@@navarroswerus2609 A time that will never return...

[@sawhtoo6778]

@@georgestamatopoulos2958 but it will return

[@info_fox]

"Well, it's time to go conquer some shit." - Alexander the Great

[@arcanumviator]

I am almost there as Alexander galloped through the ranks and pierced into Persian line causing fear among the royal retinue

[@kaykysoares9152]

Alexandre, O Grande! Como seria o mundo atualmente se ele tivesse voltado seus olhos ao oeste e não ao leste? Roma como conhecemos hoje, existiria? Como seriam as línguas dos povos? A história européia e seus reflexos no mundo (descoberta da América, chegada européia ao leste da Ásia e Oceania) seriam pouco ou tremendamente diferentes? Alexandre sequer teria morrido tão cedo? Perguntas sem respostas, mas pertinentes em minha cabeça.

[@magyar2896]

Bro i read somewhere that if he didn't die that early, his plans were to expand in the western Mediterranean... So...

[@spyrosmelas4130]

"But as it is, that part of the world which has not looked upon Alexander has remained without sunlight" (Plutarch, De Fortuna Alexandri, I 8)

[@Boss70305]

This is amazing man. I listen to your music when I study all the time. It makes me motivational, makes me focused. Powerful!

[@HistorywithCy]

Bro, you keep outdoing yourself with these. I love the diversity within this whole composition...well done!!!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot my man! Always binge watching your content and learning from it haha

[@ΒασίληςΒλάχος-τ3κ]

Λοιπόν ξέρετε γιατί ο Αλέξανδρος δεν πέρασε ποτέ το λύκειο; Ε, έμεινε στην ιστορία! Τώρα θα υποχώρησω βιαστικά

[@chrisparsons2791]

Magnificent. I love how you captured his essence with a simple flute. You revisit it time and time again throughout, until his life ends and he steps into eternity. His name shall not be forgotten. He is Alexander. 👏

[@absolutelyaverageaudioreviews]

Enjoyed the whole Symphony, but India really takes the crown and is absolutely beautiful.

[@nyet-qr4763]

Amazing! The whole score is teeming with an ancient mystique.

[@faryafaraji]

I'm glad you like it :)

[@michaelkistler3847]

Farya, God bless you for your work☝️ Your music, our common past, is absolutly Great☝️❤️🙏

[@undervine]

I was like nice, another awesome song by farya faraji and its my fav topic, Alexander... AND THEN NOTICED ITS A WHOLE BLOODY ALBUM :D

[@halflifeger4179]

The ending is unbelievably impressive

[@BasilTheBased]

I've been searching for a dedicated tune to this man.. this is perfect, and I love it! Perhaps some time on the future we could see some which are similar for other figures? Like Cyrus, Aurelian, etc.

[@faryafaraji]

Cyrus is definitely the next one on the list, and I'm also gonna do the Ottomans and Cleopatra in that same long form, symphonic style.

[@BasilTheBased]

@@faryafaraji Looking forward to it! Keep up the good work!

[@Shahanshah.Shahin]

@@faryafaraji Shapur the Great, Shapur II, Khosrow Anushirwan and Khosrow Parvez deserve long symphonic styles in the future.

[@justinianthegreat1444]

Boulgaroktonos and I am Cyrus just dropped

[@dannymarashi]

Okay, now that I've listened to it in its entirety: holy shit. That was not something I was expecting to listen to a week after your last upload, that was a remarkable piece(s) of music. The use of previous melodies in the context of Alexander and his clashes and integration with those he conquered was portrayed excellently and add a great deal of depth to the story being told. This is going down among the greats. Stunning work, and also as a side bar, I hope you get to doing more music from India too because you also nailed that, and I know you covered Zaalima before with Alexandra but still, would love to see more of your take on older music from the subcontinent.

[@faryafaraji]

I'm super glad you liked it my man! As for Indian music, I'm definitely interested in going into it; but it's gonna take a while hahaha. Indian Classical music and Carnatic music are like an entire world in and of themselves, they're like this whole universe of music of their own. I've always prided myself on doing authentic and researched music so for now I'll be listening and learning. It's definitely on my list of styles to cover because their music is just a-ma-zing, but for now I'll be spending at least a year just learning it :p The atmospheric part used samples played by Indian musicians since I'm not equipped to tackle it yet, but one day I hope I will!

[@ΠρομηθεύςΤιτάν]

Εξαιρετικό...Μπράβο!

[@georgestamatopoulos2958]

Συμφονώ απόλυταα

[@alejandrosakai1744]

Perfect for a game about Alexander the Great!

[@ratherlargeshmeat6189]

I have a feeling it would have an 'Arthur Morgan in RDR2' type ending, with the second to last song too... that would make any man cry.

[@giancho7777]

At his age.. This empire.. Alexander the One

[@crappusmaximus1268]

Absolutely splendid. You´ve done it again!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot :)

[@xenomarqui]

simply beautiful

[@zeluissp2008]

You've created an entire score for a movie

[@lxiv8379]

I absolutly love it. He just told the entire story of Alexander the great through a symphony... Amazing... Amazing!!!! Going to listen to this the next months... Please, keep it up... Its hard to find someone that makes ancient odes and song like you... You are literally an unicard Farya...

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks so much for your support my friend, I'm definitely continuing for sure :)

[@aytokpatop]

For the Greeks he will always be THE GREAT!

[@captain_torket3254]

I'm rooting for a massive GoT-like series starting with Xenophon and the 10 000 in Persia, then back to Greece with the peloponnesian wars, then following the rise of Macedon with Phillip the Second and his son, then the conquests of Alexander, ending with the Diadochi wars as a "cycle-ending" climax. As a tease for the next cycle, we could have a transition episode on Pyrrus of Epirus trying his luck in Italy, unaware of an emerging new Roman Republic. Then second cycle depicting the clash between Rome and Carthage. Maybe it's a little too ambitious for it to ever happen but eh one can dream.

[@georgestamatopoulos2958]

This would be the show of the ages.

[@brvtvs196]

A little too ambitious? HBO couldn't even bother to finish Rome. I've always hoped for a TV series on just the Diadochi wars but even the budget for that would scare off any studio. 😔 But I guess we can hope and dream...

[@NickKnack87]

Write the pilot.

[@Kouros-y2t]

I would like a long and authentic series about sparta. Started with Lycurgus and his original communalistic and militaristic reforms, inspired by the oracle of Delphi.

[@yllejord]

That would cause actual wars about what is historically accurate. Also, no more westerners appropriating Greek history and mythology, thank you very much. History that does not belong to them in general, for that matter. Bollywood is welcome to do it though. Or Tollywood.

[@kutaygurlek]

I absolutely adore the work you do here. You've no idea how much of help your videos are to me. Appreciate it 🤙

[@romaboo9772]

My man just casually releasing a whole album while keeping his weekly songs upload unhindered.

[@dariogutierrez6716]

"So this, it would seem, is to be a king."

[@rowansinger3876]

Thank you, that was amazing and haunting. Watched this after seeing your video on tones, and it opened up a whole different way of hearing.

[@LivingCrusader]

I was listening to the Augustus Symphony. Then, I checked your channel for others and saw this one. Since I'm working on a book about invincible generals like Alexander the Great, I decided to listen to this first. Though not the first or last of military leaders who never lost a battle they commanded, Alexander, like all of us, was a mixture of good and evil. But beyond that, he more than earned his subsequent title of "The Great."

[@spencerferris4503]

Not Evil

[@ALEXANDERATTACK]

@@spencerferris4503 To you, to the few he was.

[@LivingCrusader]

@ALEXANDERATTACK There is good AND evil in ALL of us.

[@imperatoraugustus25]

Your work is beautiful a absolutely fantastic

[@ikersamdagli4538]

Congrats Farya. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@alexandrs7594]

Farya, this is literally the best of your works, ngl, it is soooo underrated. Indian and to eternity parts just send me to another world, the way you can encapsulate all complexity and multilateralism of such great persons it is just pure talent. Congrats with 100k tho

[@dariogutierrez6716]

I keep coming back. India is such an epic part, and then the ending is the greatest honor.

[@thearcheduck8746]

I almost teared up by the end, what an amazing symphony you've made. Great job!

[@boris8515]

What would be the thing I would like to hear absolutely the most would be a simphony about Justinian and Theodora - Justinian's dreams about restoring the Empire to it's former glory, their rise to power, the wars with Persians, expansion of the Empire, plague, the Nika riot (the riot that started when the Blue and Green parties united to replace a set of government officials, mainly the tax collector, and the place where Theodora marked herself as "one of the most underrated badasses in the history"), the construction of Hagia Sophia and all other remarkable projects, and finally; Theodora's death, followed by Justinian falling in depression, and him dying. I have so many ideas about how it could be done, and the best man make it would definitely be you. Thank you again for all of your work, and I hope my proposal will be considered.

[@СрбјеХристоврадујесесмрти]

Наше горе лист, поздрав роде

[@boris8515]

@@СрбјеХристоврадујесесмрти Pozdrav, ispostavlja se da Srba u komentarima ovih videa ima jako puno, vrlo mi je drago zbog toga.

[@byzansimp]

a symphony for Justinian and Theodora would be awesome, even cooler if there is a TV series about them and we have a series of compositions for each significant event. that is my dream :D

[@boris8515]

@@byzansimp Byzantium is, sadly, very underrated in the western culture, so some major studio making a TV show on it is somewhat unlikely, but not impossible. As far as Hollywood sees history, immediately after the fall of Rome came the late Middle Ages, with all the stereotypes that come with it. I'd still very much love if they decided to make what we really want, and for once think of the wisest course of action, and not of outdated conventions ;)

[@REDinitial]

@@boris8515 What studios seem to think we want nowadays is European-ish history with forced racial diversity or worse, raceswapping, instead of adapting the historical eras and geographical parts which had great racial diversity to begin with.

[@matt-kh6it]

You deserve more recognition

[@johnaustin7219]

Megas Alexandros - the greatest Alexander of them all.

[@justinianthegreat1444]

What a tribute to a former Emperor of Iran! (Alexander basically founded a new Dynasty in Iran ruling as a king of Iran and becoming Persianized himself)

[@faryafaraji]

It's not a tribute; tributes are acts rooted in paying admiration and respect. I don't admire nor hate historical figures. I just describe them and their stories through music.

[@PontifexAtharva]

Do a complete shiv tandav strotam man. You would blow up in an instant with that great voice of yours reciting it

[@bb9a]

Yes

[@g1u2y345]

Great songs. Keep it up with the Greek music 👍

[@ratherlargeshmeat6189]

I feel like a Vikings/Game of Thrones-like show centered around Alexander and eventually the Diadochi would go insanely fucking hard. If the stars align and we are blessed, Farya could be to the show what Ramin Djawadi is to GOT and HOTD.

[@passantparhasard]

Nice idea, but contrary to the Lannisters, incest was not a secret for the Ptolemaic, so it can not be a plot trigger... 😉

[@dariogutierrez6716]

Incest is not important in the story of Alexander.

[@tannernuive1796]

The perfect song to write and let the mind wonder to the ages of greatness

[@matthaeusdecuiavia8637]

Probably the best on the channel so far. At least for me.

[@lxiv8379]

Agree

[@paorich]

Gorgeous and powerful: a masterpiece!!! Bellissimo

[@selimov6558]

OMG i love it, the order and names of your songs, you design it as the history of macedonian empire and the event all along Alexanders the greats life, this is what they call “art”

[@iberius9937]

Very inspired opus. Amazing leitmotifs, especially for Alexander. Wonderful instrumentation and melodies!

[@etiennespasm2562]

That's truely epic ! You are very talented Farya !

[@yaqubebased1961]

Wars of the Diodachi would be amazing 😍

[@shroud9v]

Perfect christmas gift for people like me ! I've been playing AC origins, and this is beyond my expectation just speechless.

[@faryafaraji]

Never got to Origins yet but I played Odyssey a lot and it definitely deepened my love for Ancient Greece even more

[@PadishahAnshan]

@@faryafaraji Origins is far better than Odyssey: a more compelling story, mix of Egyptian and Greek cultures + Roman Cyrenaica. And more historically accurate (classical type ruins in Odyssey did bother me)

[@shroud9v]

@@PadishahAnshan thank you ! i also do love origins, especially when traveling to northern area .. i miss alexandria already

[@shroud9v]

@@faryafaraji Glad you know how wonderful it is...! Ancient instruments..!

[@SakeBlossom]

I see in many nations things we should not blush to imitate. ❤

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

If I was still into modding Total War games I would do almost anything to have you help out or consult for soundtrack. Man am I glad I found your channel Farya, I can't wait to see what other masterpiece gem of music you will create going forward. Peace to you brother.

[@EpicMusic1994]

I legit would start flying if i listened to this when i workout.

[@latifakudsi1376]

I still can find new stories inside this channel! ❤

[@passantparhasard]

So true! 😃

[@javiershakur]

This is incredible, the music makes me feel an atmosphere of mysticism and makes my imagination fly when trying to recreate those ancient and fanciful times, I subscribe to this channel, I love it.

[@kfie3731]

farya thank you for making me feels things that i didn't know i needed to feel - (youth)

[@jonnormandin3285]

Astounding!

[@konstantinos-lok]

Greetings from Greece!!!

[@_Archon_]

Excellent as always, Farya !

[@gencoozen1192]

Bravo brother

[@georgestamatopoulos2958]

Φανταστικά κομμάτια..

[@Florianuus]

This whole channel is a masterpiece

[@boyar3033]

Thank you for making this !

[@josealexandreferreiradacos193]

Quite a surprise - matching para-orchestral music with biograhy-historical facts and personalities was never easy and yet, here it makes sense. Overall it has the merit of avoiding being just another movie soundtrack kind if piece. .But the paramount is indeed "To Eternity". Just a small catch - gi back to the last movement of Das Lied von der Erde, of Gustav Mahler - ABSCHIUED / The Farewell).. A perfect march to Eternity -- Ewig, ewig, ewig (always, always, always). Thank you.

[@cracklingsoda]

Awesome!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot Raza :)

[@fallennarcotic6981]

Thats a very early christmas present :D