Palästinalied - German Crusader Song

[@faryafaraji]

CORRECTION: Please note that the rythmic buzzing sound around the end of the video is anachronistic due to an oversight; the hurdy-gurdy did not have the physical components required to provide this sound until the early 1500's. FRENCH CRUSADER SONG - CHEVALIERS MULT ESTES GUARIZ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHa8Y5SvpK1rZ7s Music and lyrics by Walther von der Vogelweide, arrangement and vocals by Farya Faraji, featuring my good friend Étienne Nantel, with many thanks to Christian, one of my viewers, who kindly helped me out with the pronunciation of this one. The Palästinalied, or Song of Palestine, (the title is a modern one, as we don't know how it was called back then), is a German song from the early 13th century written and composed by Walther von der Vogelweide, with indications that the melody is a repurposing of an earlier Occitan troubadour song. It expresses the point of view of a pilgrim having arrived in the Holy Land, and offers a glimpse into the mindset of the pilgrims and crusaders of Europe of that era. With my rendition, I limited the text to the first stanzas, and sought to express the feelings of humility and meaning felt by the protagonist--I've always interpreted this as a solemn and introspective piece of text, not a bloodthirsty and warlike one. The pronunciation I used is that of Mittelhochdeutsch, or Middle High German, the standard variety of High German spoken in the Middle-Ages; as such, there as some notable differences with modern German pronunciation. Thanks once again a whole lot to Christian for having helped out with the pronunciation. The arrangement is, as far as my intent is concerned, meant to be entirely historically accurate, and should reflect the sort of arrangement one would have heard back then for this song: a largely monophonic one, which means that there is little use of harmony, counterpoint, and no chords. The instruments utilised are the vielle, the lute, the hurdy-gurdy, the bowed psaltery, and a bagpipe to provide the drone underneath. The vocals are ornamented in a style veering almost towards Balkanic or Middle-Eastern aesthetics, as it is attested that this was how Europeans of the Middle-Ages sang, the technique being called "fracturam in cantu" by some theoreticians of the era, and being notably very much used by the Germans. Lyrics in Mittelhochdeutsch: Nû alrêst lebe ich mir werde, sît mîn sündic ouge siht daz here lant und ouch die erde, der man sô vil êren giht. ez ist geschehen, des ich ie bat, ich bin komen an die stat, dâ got menischlîchen trat. Schoeniu lant, rîch unde hêre, swaz ich der noch hân gesehen, sô bist dûz ir aller êre. waz ist wunders hie geschehen! daz ein magt ein kint gebar, hêre über aller engel schar, was daz niht ein wunder gar? English translation: For the very first I am alive to myself, since my sinful eye beholds the noble land, and also that earth to which so much honour is given. That has come to pass for which I have ever prayed: I have come to the place where God walked in human form. Such fair lands, rich and noble, as I have seen elsewhere, you are the honour of them all, what miracles have come to pass here! That a maid bore a child, lord over all the angelic host, was this not a perfect miracle?

[@ZugzugZugzugson]

hey man i like your take on this song. its alright, but i think it has more of an arabic/eastern vibe versus a german one. i got a version of this song that might inspire you (if nothing else): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmO4c4R3p7SUa8U you should check it out out :) its one of my favorite medieval crusader songs so i hope you take this the right way. i don't mean to offend.

[@CrazyChickenFarmer]

It was a pleasure to help you, Farya. You made a unique version of it, different from the others I have heard, and you did great!

[@jamesbohling4864]

Thank you sir

[@CrookProductions1]

I wanted to say I love your music and love the influence that you have on so many people I want to suggest a German song by the name of Wir send des geyers it’s about a revaluation I’m not to savvy about that part of history but I think you might be interested once again thank you for the great songs and the great respect to so many cultures that don’t get recognized in the way they should many blessings my friend have a good day!

[@atticuscentury1267]

Your pronunciation is so good! I'm reading and speaking Mittelhochdeutsch since I was a child and this is one of the best versions I've heard so far. I'm a musician myself, building ancient instruments. But I never had the voice to sing. I'm so grateful you give us your voice.

[@Etienne_1]

My friend, thank you so much for having me as a part of this project. Through your songs, you know how to showcase each culture/nationality with brilliance. Massive respect for that ! Lâche pas mon gars

[@Zacharoni4085]

Je savais pas qu’y’avait des croisés québécois

[@davefekete7187]

@@Zacharoni4085 oui oui

[@Huegeltroll]

As a German fan I am really happy you covered a German song, and I am also impressed by your pronounciation of Middle High German, well done!

[@vladtheimpaler5454]

a german with a nader shah picture🤣🤣🤣

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot!

[@Huegeltroll]

@@vladtheimpaler5454 it's complicated 🤣

[@artinrahideh1229]

Fun fact : Nader Shah and Bach lived at the same time

[@fuxihutterer8088]

@@vladtheimpaler5454 WHO is Nader Sha?

[@goldbrauneeule2269]

As a german i feel pleasured and honored by you singing that wonderful medival song and bring back its thousand year old spirit. Thank you!

[@gutemorcheln6134]

Oh, ein Uhu

[@zed9095]

Damn. And here I am thinking that Germans loving their heritage no longer exists

[@nyet-qr4763]

@@zed9095 das ist falsch, wir sind hier. ✝

[@someone-wo5nu]

@@nyet-qr4763 Bist du katholisch oder evangelisch?

[@thibbimango139]

Im so glad he finally did a german song. Thanks alot

[@mannypardo1080]

Certified Holy Land Classic.

[@4rr0k]

okay I'm literally obssesed with Palästinalied, listening to all versions that can be found on internet, and Farya uploads his own - amazing version, great job as always.

[@kathrinat9824]

I'm also obsessed with palastinalied!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks so much!

[@dragonlord8415]

Palastinalied is one of the most best songs

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

It's simply good music.

[@cvetintodorovic8895]

I thought I was the only one obsessed with this song since my sinful ears heard it haha

[@Shahanshah.Shahin]

Brother I must admit that, up until now, I have never encountered a musician who can sing so flawlessly in so many different languages while also assimilating into the culture. You are truly a diamond among stones, and I will always support you.

[@berdigylychrejepbayev1883]

Truly genius

[@SirElinator]

As a German native speaker, it is more romantic when a foreigner sings the song. It sounds more medieval and mystic

[@Freebird729]

Ein musikalischer Abdruck unserer Ahnen der wieder aktueller denn jeh ist. Es treibt einem die Tränen in die Augen wenn man Text und die gegenwärtigen Geschehnisse in Einklang bringt. Vielen Dank für diese respekt- und liebevolle Interpretation. 🙏🏻

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

As a German, I'm very very excited to see this. I like this song (and generally Walther von der Vogelweide's work; he's our most cherished medieval poet) very much, and you totally did it justice; it's a great rendition and very well pronounced (I remember you saying that you struggled with MHG's pronunciation at some point earlier, but it's very clean here). Thank you so much for this!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks so much Robin!

[@gutemorcheln6134]

It has been pointed out many times but still as a German I want to say that your pronounciation is impressive!

[@H0wlrunn3r]

My family and I just survived a direct hit from Hurricane Ian and I listened to this as I looked around at the 5+ feet of flood waters as they rushed by. My town is under water and we have lost so much. But we are alive. I’ve actually never felt more alive.

[@soslanroseft4750]

la vida sin la muerte no es nada bendito seas hermano

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

Hope your people can recover well

[@Pack_leader1989]

God was with you friend

[@berserker2923]

Great version! I'm from the town where Vogelweide most probably was buried 1230, his grave/memorial is placed in a small courtyard ("Lusamgärtchen") next to a cloister and to this day, there are always flowers on top of it because people are coming nearly daily to put some flowers down. There are 4 holes on top of his grave stone / memorial stone for water and grains because Walther wanted that birds should be fed daily on his grave. It's a really nice and calm place, I can highly recommend to visit it if you should ever come to Würzburg.

[@Balaban_Reis]

I don't know what it is - whether your arrangements, your singing style, your choice of lyrics, the content of your videos that accompany them, your explanatory texts, your general attitude or perhaps a combination of all - but your songs take the history from the usual "bad guys vs good guys" stuff down to the individual human level, breaking open a gate in mind eventually leading to understanding the "other". As a Turk, although irreligious, I never viewed the Crusaders as anything but a foreign occupation force that brought anything but misery to this part of the world. After repeated viewings of this video, now, I somehow can understand why they might have wanted to free "their" holy land from "foreign" rule - this doesn't necessarily mean I support their intentions or the methods they chose towards realizing them but I don't resort to judging them good or bad either. I had a similar enlightment during listening to your "the Fall of Constantinople" song. Although unlike most Turks I have always been an admirer of the Byzantine Empire, I never thought about how the Constantinopolitans of May 1453 might have felt trapped in their city. I can easily sympathize with them now, although they have always been the "bad guys" of the discourse told to me since my childhood. This world filled with hatred and division to its brim needs a lot more people like you. Please keep up your work. Please.

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks a lot man, you’ve perfectly encapsulated what I try to do on this channel. Cheers arkadaş

[@minutemansam1214]

It's kind of funny how your history paints the Byzantines as the bad guys even though it was the Turks who initially began their conquest of Anatolia with the Seljuks. Now I don't consider the Seljuks or the Turks to be the bad guys because they were just doing what all people's at the time did: conquer land. I may be a bit of a Romanophile/Byzantinophile, but I respect Turkish people and even consider the Ottomans to be the true heirs of the Roman Empire. After all, they have their claim by right of conquest.

[@Micha-mb5pb]

Ich schreibe Dir voller Freude auf meiner deutschen Heimatsprache. Vielen Dank für deine Hingabe die mir persönlich einen unschätzbaren Mehrwert gibt. In unserer aktuellen Zeitenwende und der so tragischen Entwurzelung des Menschen von seinem Ursprung gibt mir dein Werk ein Stück Haftung zurück. Mögen alle Völker in Frieden und Freiheit leben. Viele Grüße und gute Gesundheit.

[@deathjester81]

One of the best and probably timeless versions

[@ashwinnmyburgh9364]

Now I want the full Palastainalied sung in this style. Awesome video!

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

As a German, I love this song and I appreciate your skills in speaking German.

[@iberius9937]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time and you all did a phenomenal job on this one.

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot :)

[@chitzz]

Beautiful as always, i love this version of Palästinalied. Keep it up

[@NMN4678]

You deserve way more subscribers! You are one of the very few people with real talent on this platform.

[@orguksilverbeard7658]

My favorite crusader song hands down!!!!!

[@cipher1144]

Oh I love this one, a must in every "Deus vult" kinda playlist. Thanks for your Catholic songs. Your version is one of the best, very meditative.

[@Toqtir]

Farya selam, bir süredir takip ediyorum ve repertuarın muazzam bir enginlikte. Kariyerinde başarılarının devamını dilerim.

[@1Dr.Waste1]

I AM OUT OF WORDS!. I've just learned about this song and honestly it made my jaw drop like no other religious song ever did. Truly a blessing that fell upon us.

[@crappusmaximus1268]

You did a really great job with this piece! The energy streaming out of this is incredible, this sounds like you have a lot of insights into the perspective of the song. Great job!

[@gelmutzalz3727]

Огромное спасибо за ваше творчество! Обожаю вашу музыку, Богуродица моя любимая ваша работа.

[@amirmichaelroyer]

This is very exciting to watch! Especially for someone who has had a long interest in mittlehochdeutsch music and your channel over the past few years! Well done, this was a joy to watch!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot Amir!

[@RealCodreX]

What I find very interesting is that as a Swabian (a southern German ethnic group) I can understand this centuries-old song pretty well, even after all the years after it was written. Also, your pronunciations are very good. :)

[@dannymarashi]

The vocal chameleon strikes again! I especially find this rendition of this crusader era song to be a charming one. Thank you for gracing us with this a few days back when I forgot to comment on it. My German friends also really liked it too

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks my man!

[@kadirgules1823]

dude, you must have special powers when I discover a new song, you do it too salutes from balkans and Turkey

[@peggyherrman2988]

Es sollte mehr geben, wie dich . Am Ende des Tages sind wir alle gleich

[@omikhlephonon]

Von der Vogelweide is no joke! He likes those highs, I can tell you that. Thanks Farya, that was really cool

[@davenarisotto3674]

I was looking for a new version of this song and here you come. Awesome job!

[@faryafaraji]

Thanks alot!

[@Mr_ToxicTTV]

im a persian and i love this song and all we iranians and germanic ppl know this we are brother and sister our blood line is same long live great iran and great deutschland

[@dominiqueblouin7466]

I know you, there was 3000 people on your chanel. Now we are 50 000 to wait for your glorius music. Que Dieu te garde.

[@faryafaraji]

I’m honoured Dominique, thanks so much for sticking by so long!

[@АндрійПідкоритов-ц9ы]

Що не пісня, то захоплює душу!

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

Amazing as always Farya. I got shivers from listening to this. Much love

[@statilius2454]

i have been waiting for this one for long time

[@Heroesflorian]

This is indeed the first version of this song I heard on YT that makes sense to me... thanks a lot!

[@deleteduser7006]

WOW you are persian? WOW YOU GOT NO GRAMMA FAIL BROTHER . I am templer and are aware about that you are our fathers as germanic. THANK YOU

[@wielandgiedke2985]

Wie immer Top Qualität, Danke für dieses tolle Stück. Freundliche Grüsse von nem Preussen

[@bobmarley2619]

Как всегда супер

[@kathrinat9824]

Русский здесь? Первый раз вижу! Приветик

[@bobmarley2619]

@@kathrinat9824 и вам не всех благ

[@eugeneb.5955]

@@kathrinat9824 Нас тут много

[@secretarchivesofthevatican]

A very beautiful version of this tune. Perfect instrumentation and vocal. Awesome!

[@Marlène-StP]

Magnifique Farya ! Quel Talent ! Wow …

[@faryafaraji]

Merci beaucoup Marlène!

[@HansHats]

As a German it's an honor to hear your voice over one of my ancestors songs

[@maxhalsted5381]

Indeed it was a rare treasure

[@etiennespasm2562]

Je connaissait déjà plusieurs versions de ce poême, mais ton interprétation est vraiment superbe ! Et le clip que tu as créé pour l'accompagner est très réussi aussi. Un grand bravo à toi, ton ami, et la personne qui t'as aidé pour la prononciation.

[@faryafaraji]

Merci beaucoup Étienne!

[@zetos4440]

This is one of those melodies that will never be forgotten and will stay with us until the end of time

[@benbindseil7026]

God bless you, good sir! This was great.

[@searneak2679]

It's unbelievable highly elegant this channel could be😍 beautiful

[@mabelloc6084]

Bravo. Composition magnifique : film, chant et texte et traduction. Très bon travail. 👍👍👍

[@tomconnor2561]

I can feel a very deep connection. Grüße aus Germania

[@maxhalsted5381]

So do I and i am not ashamed to say it

[@luukkievit8892]

One of my favourite historical songs, thank you so much!

[@MootingInsanity]

This is actually really good. I expected no less from you, but it's better than I had imagined!

[@AA-dj3qw]

¡¡Maravillosa interpretación!! ¡Felicidades!👏

[@kaykysoares9152]

Épico, como sempre, à Farya Faraji

[@ernstachterhof6481]

One of my favourite medieval pieces!

[@stegotyranno4206]

Bro, I was just thinking when you were gonna make another song then you come out with this cover of a classic banger! My man Farya

[@kai-uwebartl8439]

Thank you so much for this really nice cellebration. Greetings from Germany

[@nikolaipetrichor2065]

Beautiful as always friend 😍

[@unbroken1570]

This is stunning! Excellent work. My fav version of the song from now on! Your works are jewels!

[@christinebordes9991]

Wow! it's so beautiful! I think I'm going to take a closer look at Walther von der Vogelweide's work.

[@justinianthegreat1444]

It really is a privilege to listen to Farya's music

[@spellandshield]

Your channel is truly a hidden gem!

[@silvercorvidsmarketing]

This is gonna be awesome.

[@silvercorvidsmarketing]

And it was. It was awesome. I can now confirm it.

[@rusinvelikiy]

Отличные песня, исполнение и задумка клипа!

[@lyvras]

What a beautiful interpretation of this song. Farya did it again.

[@tokre8880]

That is the best version of the song I've heard so far .... good job.

[@zytr0x108]

Awesome. Please more German songs!

[@anastasiamalumian3911]

Absolutely love your falsetto 😍

[@nataliepeterman5241]

Sir you have a glorious set of vocal chords. Beautiful 😍

[@GaMeR11sHoT]

Whenever I listen to classical/mediaeval songs I always think to myself "I wonder what would Farya rendition of it would be?" As always, you never disappoint!

[@anotherwesley7661]

This is such a lovely rendition! As with all your videos I really appreciated the additional commentary. The protagonist of this song really has always struck me as a relatively decent fellow for a crusader/pilgrim; even with the prejudices typical of the era and its ubiquitously held church dogma, the lyrics are not belligerent, acknowledging the diversity of claims and assuming that god will sort it out (presumably in his favor), and otherwise is content to extol the experience of awe and reverence felt in a holy place. Also, Walther von der Vogelweide is among the funnest possible names to say and his tunes slap, so an all round classic.

[@iberius9937]

Can't believe you finally covered this one!!!

[@faryafaraji]

I had to, it’s such a historical classic

[@historyhayden]

I pray for the day in this world when you can hear a call to peace and prayer.

[@USLRP_elitist]

thank you as always❤🙏🏼

[@tcitf4766]

I was wondering if Farya would ever do a crusader song

[@vellruss302]

Never clicked a notification so fast!

[@danieloehler2494]

this is lovely music for all of us who love old music and music from the Middle East

[@offside_frag]

farya looking majestic

[@darthnevik5505]

As Wayland of the Norse and Im german. Thank you brother.

[@jarlGudmunder]

Finally you made this!

[@CapitanZere]

Realmente admiro tu trabajo y me encanta!!!

[@philsavage6186]

Wonderful. Thank you my brother

[@goldbrauneeule2269]

The lyrics in both german and english: Deutsch: Nu allerst lebe ich mir werde, Siehtt man sündic ouge siht Daz reine lant und ouch die erde Den man so vil Ehren giht. Mirst geschehen des ich ie bat, Ich bin komen an die stat Da got mennischlichen trat. Schoeniu lant riech unde heere, Swaz ich der noch han gesehen, So bist duz ir aller Ere: Waz ist wunders hie geschehen! Daz ein magt ein kint gebar Here aber aller engel schar, Waz daz niht ein wunder gar? Englisch: Now my life has gained its meaning since these sinful eyes behold the sacred land with meadows greening whose renown is often told. This was granted me from God: to see the land, the holy sod, which in human form He trod. Splendid lands of wealth and power, I’ve seen many, far and near, yet of all are you the flower. What a wonder happened here! That a maid a child should bear, Lord of all the angels fair, was not this a wonder rare?

[@thalysonnguyen3653]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 a beautiful song thank you for bringing so many beautiful songs

[@waitwhat1264]

As a fan of German Tradition. Thank you so much. 💖💖

[@darrianweathington1923]

What a coincidence. I was watching the Spanish resistance song yesterday and was thinking... (What if he did a German song) reading my mind sir

[@ANONYMOUS-it1ku]

Magnificent German crusader song,I am waiting for you next Indian (Sanskrit)cover.

[@ghoulamibnghoulam8726]

Muslim, but I love this song with all my heart

[@alexbill1000]

Massive respect for you my friend!

[@mandeepgogoi9276]

❤

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

Good music is good music. Let's praise God for it.

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

​@@fangan4770 People fight other people, but less than in earlier times.

[@knobelknabel5596]

Christ but i love every dschihad

[@jackdullahan889]

Wow thank you so much for this

[@metabolicsalamanca]

I have been lately asking myself "wouldn't it be awesome if Farya one day did a version of the Palästinalied?". Well, say no more, seems like Farya knows his followers! Merci beaucoup pour cette version!

[@paulbornman7191]

I've never clicked on something faster in my life.

[@ahmetfarukkoc8125]

You're absolutely amazing as always!

[@assassain0425]

I was literally listening to a version of this the other day

[@cornamenpython6760]

Oh this piece is one of my favourites! Even though it shows a small biase in its view of the holy land, it pretty much describes it how it was, i learned how to play it in a classical guitar when i was little ❤️

[@icanthis]

Oh God this is so good Glory to God

[@andrei4563]

Honey, wake up, new Farya banger just dropped

[@romulus_rex]

Another day, another trip to the past, wonderful work as always \[T]/

[@dominiqueblouin7466]

For every music you do I have aleready a classic and you are just better then the one I use to like.

[@dominiqueblouin7466]

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