El Çid - Song in Old Spanish | The Skaldic Bard

Here’s an original song I wrote and performed in Old Spanish, this time about the adventures of Rodrigo Díaz, better known by his nickname “El Cid”, during the Reconquista of Spain against the Moors in the 11th Century. The text is based on the Cantar De Mio Çid written some time in the 12th or early 13th Century. It’s an epic piece of writing by an anonymous author, which describes in great detail the legendary deeds of El Cid.
The name “El Cid” itself is from the Arabic honorific title “as-Sayyid” translating roughly as “The Master”. El Cid ended up fighting for the Moors against other Moors vying for power in Spain at one point in his military career, having been exiled by King Alfonso for fighting with his enemies in a domestic political struggle. Despite being outcast, El Cid recognised King Alfonso as the rightful king and vowed to win back his reputation with the king. Through his military endeavours, he proved his worth, taking many lands back from the Moors, most notably Valencia, which he then successfully defended against an enormous Moroccan army.
This is my attempt to condense the story of El Cid up to the taking of Valencia. Please note that I’m not trying to glorify violence, rather tell history as it was lived by the people at the time.
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Yo Rodrigo Díaz só echado
de tierra en la lucha por Espanna.
Venido a moros, un exido,
mas con rrey Alfonso non querría lidiar.
Bésovos, el mio sennor
los pies e las manos amas,
quel’ ayades a mí merçed,
sí el Criador vos vala.
Mostrar le he el mio valor.
Con mesnadas vó por Espanna
lidiando con moros en el campo,
las lorigas vestidas, çintas las espadas!
Con la merçed del Criador,
nuestra ser ha la ganançia
Feridlos, mios cavalleros,
por amor de caridad!
Las mesnadas ívanlos ferir
de fuertes coraçones.
Dan al Çid grandes colpes
mas los moros nol’ pueden falsar.
El Criador vos vala, Çid,
Campeador leal de Castiella
Non renunçiar ha a su honor
por quanto ha en toda Espanna!
Contra la mar salada conpeçó de guerrea.
Mio Çid gannó a Xérica e a Onda e a Almenar, tierras de Borriana todas conquistas las ha.
Ayudól' el Criador, el Sennor que es en Cielo.
Dentro en Valençia non es poco el miedo!
Adelinnó p’ra la civdad e sobr'ellas' va echar!
Só el Çid, Campeador de Castiella
Con Tizón yo venço de batalla!
A Castiella irán buenos mandados
que’l Çid lid campal á vençida!
Grandes son los gozos que van por és logar quando Mio Cid gannó a Valencia.
Entró en la civdad d'amor e de grado e de grand voluntad.
Só el Çid, Campeador de Castiella
Venço con la mia senna alçada.
Tan buen día por la cristiandad
ca fuyen los moros de la part!
Dixo rrey Alfonso: Sobr’esto todo a vós quito, me plaze de Mio Çid.
Honores, tierras avellas condonadas, el de la luenga barba es Campeador!
Só el Çid, Campeador de Castiella!
Cómo’s alegre la barba vellida!
Veyé Mio Cid que Dios le iva valiendo!
Ovieron d’arrancar a los moros!
El espada sangrienta e sudiento el cavallo,
grado a Dios, Aquel qu’está en alto, quando tal batalla avemos arrancado!
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[@SkaldBard]

Here’s an original song I wrote and performed in Old Spanish, this time about the adventures of Rodrigo Díaz, better known by his nickname “El Cid”, during the Reconquista of Spain against the Moors in the 11th Century. The text is based on the Cantar De Mio Çid written some time in the 12th or early 13th Century. It’s an epic piece of writing by an anonymous author, which describes in great detail the legendary deeds of El Cid. The name “El Cid” itself is from the Arabic honorific title “as-Sayyid” translating roughly as “The Master”. El Cid ended up fighting for the Moors against other Moors vying for power in Spain at one point in his military career, having been exiled by King Alfonso for fighting with his enemies in a domestic political struggle. Despite being outcast, El Cid recognised King Alfonso as the rightful king and vowed to win back his reputation with the king. Through his military endeavours, he proved his worth, taking many lands back from the Moors, most notably Valencia, which he then successfully defended against an enormous Moroccan army. This is my attempt to condense the story of El Cid up to the taking of Valencia. Please note that I’m not trying to glorify violence, rather tell history as it was lived by the people at the time. I hope you enjoy the song! Please leave a comment, like the video and subscribe if you’d like to see more! You could also donate at buymeacoffee.com/theskaldicbard. Many thanks for helping the channel in whatever way you’re able to. Lyrics in the description.

[@tenthclassgaming]

I am not really familiar with modern Spanish music, nor old Spanish music, it sounds quite Middle-Eastern, is that historically accurate or not?

[@marcus4046]

TIME TO REDOWNLOAD AGE OF EMPIRES 2/ WAIT FOR THAT NEXT DLC FOR CK3

[@marcus4046]

@@tenthclassgaming it is, arabic/berber people use to be prominent in the Iberian peninsula from the mid 700s to the end of the 15th century.

[@themilkman369]

Oooooof

[@tenthclassgaming]

@@marcus4046 Ah, thank you.

[@mennyboy1528]

Por fin se atrevió el Bardo Escaldo. Siempre quise ver un tema basado en lo castellano medieval. Gracias Bardo Escaldo.

[@yopoxikeweapescai9066]

El español mas normal (same)

[@Pepe-pq3om]

​@@yopoxikeweapescai9066 What do you mean?

[@mennyboy1528]

​@@yopoxikeweapescai9066Cómo así joven?

[@MoscaNegra333]

@@yopoxikeweapescai9066 Lo que quiera, perro. Soy mexicano y por lo tanto soy hispano y festejo los héroes de los reinos hispanos de la edad media. Viva la Reconquista

[@yopoxikeweapescai9066]

@@mennyboy1528 españa menciomada, hacen fiesta +yo tambien xd

[@lucasportasio]

My man killed so many moors they called him El Cid the Camper, some say he even got a nuke

[@iberius9937]

El matamoros!

[@jaimar_99]

Y con orgullo hay que lucirlo.

[@kemtpesmatic1584]

I am Egyptian and always admired Spanish because they made reconquesta and restored their nation 😎❤❤🇪🇬🇪🇸

[@jaimar_99]

You must do too!!

[@kemtpesmatic1584]

@@jaimar_99 I know but it's hard because brainwashed people here

[@jiaxunliu8181]

@@kemtpesmatic1584 it is hard to do it, it is right, but : Egypt has already become a highly centralized state since beginning, it had abundant resources and the ruler gathered power well, so no matter how higher Aristocrats changed, the people actually still serve everyone as their god, no matter who conquered Egypt, Romans, Greeks, “Mild” Religion, they become the Egyptians in the end. So technically, it is very difficult to set Reconquest in Egypt.

[@kemtpesmatic1584]

@@jiaxunliu8181 so no hope for us 😓😓!!

[@jiaxunliu8181]

@@kemtpesmatic1584 (Personal Opinion) Technically it still have chance, if the reconquest success, the leader did not fall into the terrible circle of Egyptian history, they learn the Western Europeans, more specifically U.K., started the limitation of the central state, but on condition that first, the main religion (A so-called “mild” Religion) in Egypt must have movement like Reformation, or like the founding father of Modern Turkey Kemal, separated the Temple and State, so that the Religion will not kidnap the people’s normal life. But if it cannot work, maybe just wish the Christians could get the multiple in the state so that the political compromises could be form. So current situation in “Mild” Religion world need authoritarian regime or military regime to force the state separate the temple, but the hand of violence is not good for long term, if the violence was loosen, the people under such domain will be like sand, falling on the ground, and then the most violent one will succeed in the end, so this is the reason how ISIS showed up and gather power. Second, When the Temple and State separated, since the Egypt had a long history of Centralized state, it might better started with Feudalism, letting the people getting control for some regions, cultivate the Spontaneous Order, and on the meanwhile weaken the central states. When the time is right, the election limitation could be lightened, so that it could form up mostly a society of citizens, then step by step to the Republic Kingdom Rule. Finally, which is the most important, DO NOT anti-Free Market. As for this, you could check the satellite photographs between North and South Korea, one is keeping the Free Market and welcome capitalism, another is total anti-market and anti-capitalism, you could identify by yourself. This is my personal opinion, maybe still too Idealistic, hope it helps you.

[@AlessandroGagliardi-wr7kh]

Bro has a Spanish speaker I understood 90% percent of what it said with out struggling for that other 10% it’s just funky Spanish but still understandable ❤

[@AlessandroGagliardi-wr7kh]

Goad video bro do I got to say I prefer old Norse ❤

[@SkaldBard]

​​@@AlessandroGagliardi-wr7khThere will be plenty more Old Norse, Old English, everything - just keeping it fresh :-)

[@MatthewVanston]

@@SkaldBard I would love to hear you sing in Occitan or Langue d'Oïl too.

[@sergiocapuz1463]

Uff, Skaldic Bard ha hecho una canción de El Cid? Puedo morir tranquilo 😂

[@kratos8939]

El Cid is a historical warrior from my region "Burgos". tThe last statue in the video is in the center of my town. Glad to see and listen a video about him. Greetings from Spain.

[@Busson_0]

Nice!

[@zurgesmiecal]

another masterpiece on this channel

[@stevethegrandmarshall9916]

I really love this one's fast tone, it's awesome. El Cid was a fascinating figure in a fascinating period of time

[@SkaldBard]

Thanks as always, my friend. He was indeed

[@JorgeTrejo23]

My friend!!!! Spanish being the language I spoke for several years, it was amazing to get this notification. Amazing work!

[@SkaldBard]

¡Gracias por el apoyo como siempre!

[@OneFlyingTonk]

A most unexpected addition, but one that, as a castillian speaker, strikes well my ears. ¡Viva el Bardo y su buena labor en esta tierra!

[@SkaldBard]

@@OneFlyingTonk Muchas gracias, ¡buen Tonk!

[@lahostiaeseldead]

i am tremendously honoured by you for making a song in Old Spanish. Looking forward to more like these.

[@Misterp-1922]

Estoy acostumbrado a escuchar canciones en diferentes idiomas, vivos o no, pero el escuchar mi idioma natal en su era antigua y el hecho que me lo puedo memorizar tan fácilmente junto al instrumental que es simplemente sublime, me hace saber que está es una obra maestra que va directo a mi corazón. Eres sin duda el mejor SkaldBard, saludos desde México

[@SkaldBard]

¡Gracias por el amable comentario! No sabía que tenía seguidores mexicanos jaja, ¡genial!

[@RodrigoMatute-ij1oy]

Digo lo mismo, es una canción sublime, saludos desde Nicaragua🇳🇮

[@mennyboy1528]

The Bard Skaldic finally dared. I always wanted to see a theme based on medieval Castilian, and my wish came true. Thank you Bard Skaldic

[@Vaelicocarvet]

Gracias! Aquí un español con sangre burgalesa orgulloso de nuestra tierra e historia ⚔️

[@MoscaNegra333]

¡Guau! Muchas gracias por esta hermosa, gloriosa y épica canción, no me la esperaba pero de verdad muchas gracias, The Skaldic Bard. Viva la Reconquista

[@PurpleFire18]

Soy chileno, no español... PERO JODER ESTO SI QUE ES EPICO!

[@SkaldBard]

¡Saludos a Chile desde Europa! Gracias por el amable comentario :D

[@baidyanathroy27]

आप सचमुच एक प्रतिभाशाली कलाकार हैं, आपने कई प्राचीन भाषाओं में गायन किया है।

[@servantofaeie1569]

He needs to make a Sanskrit song so bad

[@baidyanathroy27]

@@servantofaeie1569 I think, Sanskrit version of Pälastinalied would be quiet hard to make.

[@servantofaeie1569]

@@baidyanathroy27 I've seen it done with Hungarian, which isn't even from the same language family, and Sanskrit is. Hard it is, impossible it is not.

[@Knight_of_Poland]

​@@baidyanathroy27It can be hard, but it would be beautiful song. Sanskrit Palästinalied, sounds interesting

[@user-gh3ou2jr4j]

Good album about Reconquista.

[@gabrielmiranda6056]

This is better than Despacito 2.👍🏼 So, will be there a version of Palastinalied in old Spanish?👉👈 your Spanish-speaking subscribers are wondering👀

[@ae-pt2nf]

Yeah! Palastinalied in spanish

[@mennyboy1528]

Palästinalied in ancient Castilian, that would be interesting of listening.

[@iberius9937]

I just imagined him doing a cover of "Despacito" in some Old Germanic language or something! Now THAT would be hilarious. 😂

[@SkaldBard]

Haha I will make a note ;-)

[@mennyboy1528]

@@SkaldBard please

[@juniorezequielduranreynoso946]

Español antiguo,se entiende bien. Eres el mejor😁

[@Daniel-to5jd]

Simplemente épico, ¡Bravo!, saludos

[@Nacho2002b]

Make a song about Las Navas de Tolosa, or Lepanto, of the 300 of Buda, or Castelnuovo. You have the vibes!

[@Het_RattenKorps]

Holy pierogie! I was not expecting this to be THIS much of a rock

[@metta6516]

¡Viva el Bardo!

[@mennyboy1528]

Viva el Bardo Escáldico 🎸⚔️!

[@kristiangg4263]

I swear you make the best music! The lyrics are always meaningful and the melodies are top. A talanted artist like you is born once in a 100 years

[@SkaldBard]

Wow, thanks for the tremendous praise! Very touching

[@saadiftikhar3317]

Not just Christians, even Moors respected him.

[@SkaldBard]

Very true!

[@MatthewVanston]

He was foolish to be so loyal to a king who did not duly appreciate it but he would have been a bigger fool to turn against his own land. In the end, Rodrigo was a man of honor and a patriot.

[@Fredrik-de2p]

Epic song! Finally we get stuff from the Reconquista!!

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

What a banger. The landscapes of the past are vast to explore - honour to him that traverses them! There is much to see, and much to be heard. Thank you for composimg this. Isn't history colourful?

[@berig_gutisk]

WoW! That's an epic song. Acording to my genealogical tree, he was my ancestor, so I'm very proud

[@SkaldBard]

Be proud indeed! Thank you, friend

[@Narses_the_aremnian]

Thank you for making this song

[@BonifatiusvonFriesland]

Sehr geehrter Skaldenbarde, jetzt bin ich überrascht, altspanisch geht auch noch, ich kannte germanisch, althochdeutsch, altschwedisch, alt- und mittelenglisch, gotisch, Latein und griechisch von Ihnen, was sowieso schon sehr viele Sprachen sind. Aber jetzt auch noch Altspanisch. Sie stecken wirklich voller Wunder. Grandioses Lied, wie immer sehr schön sich anzuhören. Solche Lieder sollten im Radio laufen, statt den heutigen Liedern. Ich weiß ja nicht ob Sie Pelayo kennen, aber dazu könnten Sie eventuell auch ein Lied schreiben. Oder eines über spanische Inquisition, den in Dokus werden die Inquisitoren immer böse dargestellt, ob Sie nicht ein Lied schreiben könnten, welches die Inquisition aus der geistlichen und nicht der weltlichen Sicht zeigt. Ich danke Ihnen mal wieder für ein sehr gelungenes Lied. Hochachtungsvoll, Bonifatius von Friesland

[@SkaldBard]

Hallo, vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte. Ich habe Pläne für ein Lied über Pelagius. Über die Inquisition hatte ich noch nicht nachgedacht, aber ich werde versuchen, mir dazu etwas einfallen zu lassen! Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung

[@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014]

Good idea, Don Pelayo is a National Hero. Recently there had been debates on the origins of Pelagius. The statue that honors him is more like a Chieftain dressing of a Celtic Tribe (Gallaeci) and his name is not germanic or germanic Latinized (Reccared-Reccaredus for example) About Inquisition thats true, it was greatly exaggerated, there had been more executions in revolutionary France in a few years than the execution by the Spanish Inquisition from 1478-1808

[@LegitAlexander]

YES YES YES RODERIC AVENGED PART 2!!

[@Beowulf9898]

Gracias Bardo! ❤

[@iberius9937]

This song could very easily be adapted for Flamenco!! Awesome composition! Gracias!

[@SkaldBard]

Haha that's nice to think! Cheers man

[@juniorezequielduranreynoso946]

Ek kann ekki með þér,frjótt!!! Mín dagr er gláðr þakk þér. Ek þakka þér frjóttan söng.

[@juniorezequielduranreynoso946]

I speak spanish and i understand it. Se parece mucho

[@amadeuswhitewalker2707]

Wowww!! Another epic gem 💎 thank you for your music and share of historical knowledge! Spanish reconquista is a very important part of European history. Consider creating a song based on Nikiphoros Fokas and his reconquista of the Creta and the East. God bless you and all the fans of your work!

[@SkaldBard]

Thank you, my friend! Really appreciate it. Great suggestion about Nikephoros

[@LordOvWolves1996]

Makes me proud to be half Spaniard

[@jonthorn2003]

Now this, is all I could ask for

[@jackportugge5647]

Honor to the great Cid, El Campeador!

[@andrewsk3791]

Gracias por la cancion! Es muy epica! Since you are capable of doing songs in Spanish, can you do a Spanish version of Palastinalied? I think a lot of us here would appreciate that.

[@SkaldBard]

Gracias! I'll make a note of the Spanish Palästinalied idea ;-)

[@servantofaeie1569]

​@@SkaldBardI know it's a bit much to ask but I want one for every language you did so far, especially Middle Irish

[@alexmartin4772]

Awesome sound. El cid was the ultimate chad.

[@SkaldBard]

Giga

[@user-fq7eh3jz7u]

I went down an El Cid rabbit hole yesterday. You’ve convinced me I live in a simulation. Great song!

[@SkaldBard]

Love it

[@toompyfloyd4074]

Man you are the next Arany Zoltan! Brilliant stuff as usual.

[@SkaldBard]

High praise, thank you!

[@MatthewVanston]

Who?

[@toompyfloyd4074]

@@MatthewVanston he does old medieval kinda music. Look him up, he's super good. I think he's Hungarian.

[@mario_1683]

You are so amazing. Your music is so good. Good work!

[@SkaldBard]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it

[@vojtechotava1417]

Stellar work again, my friend!

[@SkaldBard]

Thank you, my friend, for the ongoing support!

[@cesarsoriasanchez714]

Podría decir que me pilla por sorpresa, pero sabía que antes o después haría una canción así

[@Knight_of_Poland]

Old Spanish...Enough to make me take my jaw back from ground. Great work!

[@NormanKnight-rp9je]

It's amazing how really Norse Spanish English and German all sort of are connected.

[@djjuliuss2961]

Ahora falta que haga una canción sobre Don Pelayo de Asturias

[@jaimar_99]

Y otra para Don Alfonso I el Batallador y Don Alfonso X el Sabio.

[@Renan.Parente]

Fantastic song, Skaldic Bard! ✨

[@SkaldBard]

Thank you!

[@Beorneofmercia449]

me and my dad watched the classic movie on el çid a few weeks ago a gem from his time

[@goulven05]

Wonderful song Skaldic Bard! You should definitely do one in Galician-Portuguese next 😉

[@natheriver8910]

Arriba espanã 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@Hussar117]

This was a brilliant piece of work. I'm not sure why the only word I could think of while listening to it was spicy, but it was spicy! Take that as you will 🤣

[@SkaldBard]

I'll take spicy!

[@Alex-up8pg]

Thank god, from just hearing the tune i know its going to be another banger, you never miss man. Absolutely beautiful.

[@TheMostSteelDooshbagEver0451]

Bard dropped another banger

[@Sergiol2176]

Increíble canción sobre el Cid y mas siendo yo de Valencia. Ojala hagas mas canciones en español antiguo. Un saludo.

[@acusticamenteconvusional9936]

Viva el Cid y todas las Españas

[@iberius9937]

Interesting how "arrancar" used to mean "to defeat" rather than it's present meaning, which is possibly still related, meaning "to tear off."

[@sessione2]

In Italian we have arrancare that means to struggle to walk. I suppose the etymology is a term that means simply "struggle".

[@celeridad6972]

Why is Bleach's "Arrancar" the first thing that comes to mind? I've watched too much anime

Since it is old Spanish, a song from the Battle of the Navas of Tolosa would be brutal (postscript, excellent song)

[@bine35]

Was just reading about this guy today! I thought the 2020 tv series about him was really good

[@agentbimlo4555]

I just simply adore all about El Cid and this song fits so perfect and sounds so good plus i like the accent and the language. Keep it up I can’t wait for the next song and take care! 😁

[@Riym2]

great song as always, love your music

[@acusticamenteconvusional9936]

Damn that part 2:52 hits hard

[@sunkan_dunkan_]

bad ass as always!

[@iberius9937]

No lo puedo creer!

[@duncanharrell5009]

What perfect timing! I’m doing a Reconquista of Spain playthrough in CK3!

[@SkaldBard]

Epic, makes me wanna do it too

[@Eugene-tm8fm]

WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE LEVANTE WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@USLRP_elitist]

been waiting a while for one and this does not disappoint, thank you for blessing my ears this day💪

[@InAeternumRomaMater]

Now a song of Vlad the Impaler in Old Romanian

[@LegionaryofRome88]

It's a great job, I would love to see a collaboration between you and Farya Faraji soon to make a Symphony about the Navas de Tolosa, greetings from Spain ❤️🇪🇦

[@jaimar_99]

God hears you!

[@iberius9937]

Very interesting departure from your usual but awesome Germanic stuff!

[@SkaldBard]

Aye, just keeping it fresh! :-)

[@benoitsagnole2441]

You are very aware of what we need 😂 Thanks!

[@uberfeel]

"To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory" - El Cid

[@m4sherman834]

As a spaniard I'm very excited to listen to this! Maybe you could do Pascual, Levanta

[@nlama9663]

Love ur vids, keep them coming❤

[@soniacubillos649]

🎉Precioso idioma de la madre patria Colombia conquistada por españoles nuestra lengua castellana

[@pedrotorregrosa2081]

Vamos, Colombia Presente

[@quackodemon9822]

The intro sounds like medieval Chop Suey

[@z-kotsov]

Yaa hahaha

[@MatthewVanston]

I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide

[@RC15O5]

One of your best. ❤

[@juanignaciocomes2624]

Saludos desde la Valencia del Cid ⚔️🇪🇦

[@marcvs2916]

Es triste que para encontrar cosas en español antiguo hay que leer manuscritos con medio milenio de existencia

[@Demiancreed]

Es normal todos los idiomas evolucionan.

[@acusticamenteconvusional9936]

Hombre, por algo se llama antiguo digo yo

[@DonPedroman]

Maravilloso

[@elcoringas]

DIOS MIOO SKALD TE PASASTE GRACIAS!!!! Que buena noticia:D

[@SkaldBard]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@lebrusk6044]

Nothing is ever lost, in the End, God vanquishes

[@Bjorn_Algiz]

Lovely piece! ❤️ your diverse amounts of work have me coming back for more! 😊 hail!

[@SkaldBard]

Brilliant stuff! Thanks for the support, my friend

[@iberius9937]

The second part is ny favorite!! Any Andalucian will recognize it! On my 10th listen! Forgot to compliment your excellent Spanish pronunciation.

[@SkaldBard]

@@iberius9937 thanks a lot, mate! Also, just in response to an earlier comment of yours, it appears I was following an antiquated pronunciation guide which suggested that had already shifted pronunciation to be closer to the modern pronunciation by the Old Spanish period - incredibly annoying to realise after posting, but oh well ;-) Glad you've enjoyed it regardless, my friend

[@iberius9937]

@@SkaldBard Brother: No need to be annoyed. Obviously whoever wrote that guide probably knows more than I. Which guide were you using?

[@iberius9937]

Just thought about this: The second part is so reminiscent of "I am I Don Quixote, the man of La Mancha," lol.

[@Aureus_]

HELL YESSSSS

[@michcid6126]

Interesante elección, bien hecho

[@k1554sf]

Gracias bard skaldus por el video🗿

[@TheMadPoetHimself]

FOR GOD, THE CID, AND SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAIN!

[@LAC03098]

hola, skald hablo español his was a really interesting song, and my first exposure to Old Spanish. As a speaker of decent Spanish it was nice to compare this with modern Spanish. there are a lot more similarities, i find, in languages like French, Spanish and Occitan with their older counterparts than Old English - I understand why but still interesting I really liked the stringed instrument at the start, nice tune (lyre or bouzouki maybe?) as well as your percussion which i cannot understand what it's played on but sounds amazing. Once again still love to see the contextual quotes and your vocals and pronunciation were great, well done! as always keep it up God Bless

[@SkaldBard]

Hey there, friend - great to hear you enjoyed it. You guessed right, the stringed instrument is a bouzouki. The percussion is a basic drum and me slapping the back of my bouzouki ;-) I very much appreciate the kind and thoughtful comment!

[@LAC03098]

@@SkaldBardI would never have guessed the back of a bouzouki. That’s clever but fits really well

[@SkaldBard]

Yeah, I'm pleased with the unique sound it made!

[@LAC03098]

@@SkaldBardthat’s good. Confused me!

[@Romanos_the_Christian]

Can you please do a song about the fall of Eastern Roman Sicily one day? As a Sicilian who loves my Roman roots, it would be awesome.

[@alejandrocorralespomares2143]

Salve Rodericus Campidoctor!

[@WOLFENDRACUL]

Guau excelsior

[@lucasgomesalcantara1056]

Viva a Espanha Católica

[@MatthewVanston]

Even in death, he stood on Babieca, holding Tizón in his hand.

[@frederickiiprussia7699]

Definitely hear much more Latin relation with French and, Especially, Italian with Old Spanish Great experiment sir!

[@kriegwhatever]

Do Saladin next please