THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH (Tablet One)

[@armagonarmagon3980]

Here we go, boys! Been waiting 4,000 years for this Remastered version to drop

[@johntitor1256]

Now we only have to wait 4,000 more years for the definitive edition.

[@armagonarmagon3980]

John Titor What do you mean? Peter Pringle ONLY makes Definitive Versions :)

[@johntitor1256]

@@armagonarmagon3980 The one with the guided tour of Uruk included in the package.

[@jari2018]

wasnt this song on some old 78 rpm laquers that wer sold 100 years ago in NY

[@2silver144]

Yep

[@DeimosLabs]

I'm a simple Akkadian - I hear Epic of Gilgamesh, I groove "thumbs up" on my clay tablet.

[@jainammehta1020]

Wait isn't it Sumerian.

[@MS-gr2nv]

@@jainammehta1020 sumer, akkad, assyr, babylon, ekam...

[@jainammehta1020]

@@MS-gr2nv *elam. Yeah I know that akkadian mythology very much Sumerian in origins, but wasn't atrahasis in the babylonian version. and Gilgamesh was an king of Sumerian city-state uruk (Orygeia in greek).

[@morganrobinson8042]

Couldn't you literally just press your thumb into the clay?

[@minutemansam1214]

@@jainammehta1020 The Epic of Gilgamesh as we know was written in Babylonian, but they were based on stories written in Sumerian.

[@roberthirst9278]

He heard we wanted the full thing, and he's delivering. What a chad.

[@mateoleoncamacho3222]

the virgin Nebuchadnezzar vs. The Chad Gilgamesh

[@t.wcharles2171]

@@mateoleoncamacho3222 careful there you're comparing a man to a god

[@ThePizzaGoblin]

@@t.wcharles2171 only 2/3 tho

[@elguinolo7358]

@@ThePizzaGoblin 2/3rd god

[@ThePizzaGoblin]

@@elguinolo7358 that's what I said lmfao

[@michka841]

- Dad, why my sister is named Rose? - Because your mom love roses - thank dad - you're welcome, THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH (Tablet One) by Peter Pringle

[@sebastianklahr3499]

I find your boys name very amuzing my friend 😁😁😃😀😀🤗

[@Fragolux]

In all seriousness, can you imagine someone naming their son Gilgamesh? The boy goes to school and teacher asks his name, he says, "Gilgamesh! My dad said I'm named after an ancient king!"

[@michka841]

@@Fragolux it would be epic

[@michelenintricepsi6529]

@@Fragolux I am actually thinking about naming my son either Gilgamesh or Ilterish.

[@BZY-bu9wr]

@@michelenintricepsi6529 Epic

[@bigfatpandalaktana2747]

7 years after he first sung The Epic, he has blessed us with the first tablet.

[@thomas5585]

The based king has graced us with another masterpiece people.

[@MasonBryant]

I fucking love Peter Pringle

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

All hail PP! All hail 1616!

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

@@Jonnygurudesigns please forgive 🙏 my ignorance. What is 1616?

[@DreadPirateRoberts121]

@@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685 p is the 16th letter of the alphabet

[@yuriborg8023]

Peter Pringle and his Gilgamesh collection is turning into a cult favourite 👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@arnantphongsatha7906]

The cult of Enlil, to be specific.

[@aryehlevine8677]

@@arnantphongsatha7906 well played sir

[@Avicerox]

@@arnantphongsatha7906 haha

[@HuanLeVuong]

"Who is there can rival his kingly standing, And say like Gilgamesh, ‘It is I am the king’?" Enkidu, who chose to be his comrade.

[@johnnypiquel2295]

foreshadowing this is the first tablet

[@hiiloveu1521]

Dude spoilers!!!

[@joshuawilliams9247]

“””””””comrade”””””””

[@jakubhejna6301]

I've nothing to say, just commenting for the algorithm to bring in more people. This is art and needs to be heard.

[@punishedredruby]

Same. I'll do the same

[@grammargorillaful]

Ditto!

[@SomeKindaSpy]

Completely agreed!

[@CaroLMilo-yz7fk]

😄 we have similar ways

[@swamifakkananda4043]

I will do anything to befriend an algorithm. Funk, I would even marry it!!

[@davidsalazar13]

This is a certified hood classic.

[@asterlofts1565]

4000 years classic!!! :D

[@bc7138]

It's amazing to think that when this story was first discovered and then translated by linguists & archaeologists in the late 19th/early 20th century Gilgamesh was considered an entirely mythological figure. Now historians have discovered he was an actual king who ruled Uruk. I wonder if Achilles, Hector, and Helen of Troy were real people too.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Probably. Every myth starts with a story.

[@tengizoniani5029]

Considering the fact that Schliemann found Troy, while guided by Homers Iliad, it is of high probability.

[@davidgalloway266]

Existence of Paris and Helen at least seem confirmed by the Egyptian story that they were blown off course to Egypt on their way to Troy. This is mentioned by Herodotus and others.

[@minutemansam1214]

@@davidgalloway266 Herodotus is not known as the most accurate source of information. He's known to just make things up to make an interesting story.

[@davidgalloway266]

@@minutemansam1214 I prefer the idea that he conveyed local stories as told, but in an entertaining style. His reputation for embellishment is certainly over stated. It was once thought his account of tunnels under geza was untrue. Yet they have now been found. His accounts of Scythians are also largely supported by archaeology. As for Paris and Helen. He is not the only account. But he does spin it into a nice story.

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

I cannot imagine the amount of research, time, effort and creativity it took to perfect this piece. If there eternal consciousness exists, then I will be eternally grateful to you

[@davidgalloway266]

What a beautiful comment.

[@marioionion2]

Bread👍🏼

[@AlexKS1992]

Hard part was probably learning to be proficient in the language.

[@somcik3005]

OMG THIS DROPPED LIKE GOD-DAMNED STONE TABLET!!!!!

[@t.wcharles2171]

Not just any tablet a lapis lazuli tablet

[@Roddy_Zeh]

@@t.wcharles2171 Whenever I see a lapis lazuli stone for an affordable price (pendants, mostly), I buy it to remember the ancient times.

[@SGman3000]

It's a shame this doesn't have as much views as his earlier Gilgamesh ballads, Peter was destined to bring these ancient stories back to life for us. It is HE who is King!

[@punishedredruby]

He's an exceptional bard

[@dpsjfigf]

لقد كنت أنتظر أربعة آلاف عام لسماع هذا مرة أخرى. الآن يمكنني الراحة.

[@okname5335]

fr

[@Sityu1991]

Thank you for doing this! When my son gets a little older, I will build a campfire with him at nightfall, and we will listen to your singing and I will tell him the epic in our language.

[@Divix19]

That, my Sir, is perfect idea.

[@muhschaf]

Where you will tell him this tale? At the ruins of Uruk?

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

@@muhschaf If at all possible, I am sure @Sityu will!

[@vincenzochianese9378]

There are still people who speak babylonian?

[@walterwallman3566]

@@vincenzochianese9378 you just heard a man sing for six minutes in babylonian brother. I think they just might

[@phenomsairam1350]

Humanity's genius of ancient and mystic arts.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Agreed. It’s important to remember where we came from.

[@sentrygun9978]

Props to the guy that time travelled 4000 years into the past to record this.

[@Akkordeondirigent]

I think I wrote something alike before, but it can't be said often enough: I teach music at highschool in Germany and regularely show videos of yours when it comes to ancient music. The reactions of my students are every time quite similar: they are impressed and caught by your interpretations. Your work is so incredibly skillful and pure art, providing a window to the past and brings us closer to the people of those days. My students learn by that the most important thing: that we all are and were people essentially with the same needs, hopes and wishes. Thank you so very much!

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Makes me wish I had such a music teacher lol

[@Schizo_Souls]

He's finally doing it!

[@dr.zither]

Ikr!

[@AhmedAminTheAuthor]

From Iraq, I salute you, Mr. Pringles. Our civilization owes you a lot for helping it resonate with your beautiful performances.

[@Vajrapani108]

Certified 2000BCE classic. On a side note, i would love to see peter sing other epics like iliad and ramayana. I know there are quite a few people who have done that, but there is something in Peter's voice and style that brings the scale of time to life

[@simeonwormwood3658]

To hear him sing the Iliad would be a dream, it'd be so magical. I feel like he has the abilities to properly show how raw and human it is

[@hashfordalulz]

Yeah Ramayana or maybe Mahabharata would be super nice, but it is wayyyyyy too long, maybe he could do like, book 1, like he’s doing rn

[@Jadeserphant]

Just found this guy today and I’m just blown away.

[@duncansalyer2999]

I hope this becomes a full series

[@0dious]

Generic comment praising content for the sake of our software overlords, godspeed, you great creator

[@fernandanaomiburgosdelgado8333]

There will be more, I have become interested in this ... I even love to hear how they sing

[@mistrui6446]

im always excited for a new peter pringle epic of gilgamesh video

[@silasgabriel4462]

"He who knows the proper ways" is one of the most commanding titles possible. It is truly a title worthy of the founder of Uruk.

[@efrizaldia]

I never expect less from your work especially the Epic of Gilgamesh series. But daaamn the artwork is stepping up the game much much higher! Cant wait for the nect tablet!!

[@Sityu1991]

Yes, yes, yes! Can't wait to listen to this tonight! Edit: Okay, nevermind, took a break from work and listened to it already 😅

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

I kept looking for another magnificent performance for many months. This is definitely worth the wait. Thank you Peter Pringle for sharing your genius and your empathy with the people of ancient civilizations. You make them come alive for us. I am destined to die within the next month or so. I am, especially grateful to be able to hear your artistry in a new iteration once more.

[@danieldejesusfigueredoorop1428]

Gilgamesh learned to embrace mortality, so should we all. Thanks for this comment: good travel my unknown friend.

[@sebastianklahr3499]

Blessings and good luck 🤗🤗🤗

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

@@danieldejesusfigueredoorop1428 💟

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

@@sebastianklahr3499 💟

[@ahmedsedqi2488]

Hope your soul rests in eternal peace

[@yigitsen97]

I come here drunk and get blown away every single time. The travails of Pringle who is there can rival his kingly standing!

[@AlejandroColeteMoya]

Thank you very much for doing this, I firmly believe that this epic poem is a treasure of all mankind, we should all know it, and the work your are doing is fantastic.

[@zack01598]

Yeeees, more Gilgamesh by Peter. What a blessing!

[@luciliamarques460]

Never have I felt so happy when checking the KZbin notification bell. I was not expecting to find this gem, and it made my day! From all the verses of the poem, the one that most captures my attention is, "He brought back a tale of before the Deluge". If there are still parts of the epic to be discovered "hidden beneath the sands of Mesopotamia", I wish they would be found during my lifetime, and they would uncover that tale. I'm a relatively new subscriber to your channel, and all I can say is that I'm totally amazed by your work, absolutely enthralled by your talent and I can't stop watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing not only your performances but all the knowledge about the cultural contexts. Also, I really love it when you share links to your website, where you talk about the process of building one of your instruments. Thanks again.

[@katmannsson]

there exists tablets telling the Epic of Atra-hasis which is one of the Flood Myths

[@Ali-aliraqi7000]

Because of you, I became more attached to the language of the ancestors and the greatness of their legends.

[@PaulHosler]

I just discovered Peter Pringle a few weeks ago, somehow the YT algorithm put it into my feed. I can't explain why I like this stuff so much, all I can say for sure is that is touches something deep and primal that I didn't know existed in me. The hands of time reach into my mind and drag me back thousands of years to a civilization that I have never known, yet it is... familiar.

[@MultiShiznit]

Thank you Peter Pringle. Music and literature are some of the few ways we can connect to the past. There are not enough Peter Pringles in this twisted world.

[@sylvaind9086]

Wow! This is superb Peter. Gives me chills! Carries me back 5000 years!

[@LCTesla]

Her: what kind of music do you like Me: I'm glad you asked 😏

[@zachseeman5235]

I am a fan of how well Peter breathes life into what are otherwise indentations on clay.

[@mistermistah3380]

Listening to this, I just imagine how the world was back then. An age when power was seized and the world still full of mystery. When your poor choice of words could cause you to be beheaded on the spot and the love of a woman could spark wars between nations.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

The world is still full of mystery. Look to the ocean.

[@minutemansam1214]

If you read what commoners wrote about in their day to day lives you'd see that life back then wasn't all that different. You worked, ate, slept, fucked, and paid taxes.

[@mistermistah3380]

@@minutemansam1214 as they say - two things in life are certain, death and taxes :D

[@masterofreality926]

@@mistermistah3380 No escape from that. Unless you are a millionaire )

[@philonico]

Merci beaucoup pour ce partage, c'est somptueux.

[@thealqemist]

Here I am listening to this again, tears streaming down my face. It's beautiful.

[@scenamunditheatre7441]

The art is as amazing as the music - what a splendid combination. Thank you for giving this age-old poem such a creative visual and musical revival.

[@snutrs]

Calming and soothing, it needs to be heard by everyone

[@Bazukanoid]

This is the way every Epic was meant to be heard. Thank you for continuing this musical and oral tradition in our ever-distant day and age. Thank you.

[@SP_33333]

Majestic. Magical. Your talent truly knows no bounds it seems. Thank you.

[@inigo137]

I love your work, and that we are able in this day and age to listen to this. It's kinda ironic, that we needed technology advanced enough to be able to listen to music made thousands of years ago.

[@SergioRCambra]

A beautiful rendition, mesmerising from start to end. Praise Gilgamesh, king of Uruk!

[@GeneralGrievous-1138]

Never expected the introduction of a millennia-old epic to move me so deeply, but here we are

[@HetemSenar]

Each of your songs are a gift to hear, thank you, Peter.

[@goodbanter4427]

I pray you'll be able to continue doing what you're doing for many, many more fruitful years!

[@RadioTiberio]

INCREDIBLE! We need more, so much more! The ancient ways must never die.

[@dylanforbes-wilkinson4819]

I've just started getting into epic poetry (I'm in my second year at university) and this is great. Gives me goosebumps, I feel like I'm connecting to something that I shouldn't be able to. Something almost sacred. Your voice is chilling and beautiful. Please keep doing this.

[@ryanjosiah9605]

This man.. may he and his recreations live forever. May he be blessed with a whole team of passionate historians, scholars and musicians to bring back to life ancient masterpieces

[@emmanueldouros8470]

Beautiful artwork, intriguing translation and a very enchanting musical performance. Thank you for bringing back these ancient tunes, to all of us who cannot grasp them with our limited sense perception, as they echo through eternity.

[@kastro4460]

Blessed by the man himself, let's enjoy this new piece of your work

[@DarkSaguaro]

Beautiful and mesmerizing as always. Love your work!

[@LunDruid]

I love the background ambiance. Really sells the sheer age of this story, like something out of a fantasy. Except that it's real. And truly, truly, quite verily, *OLD*.

[@fallinginthed33p]

The simplicity somehow makes it more affecting compared to other old tales like the story of Horus. Gilgamesh, like the much later Odysseus, went to the ends of the earth to find what he wanted but he only glimpsed eternal truths that would drive most mortals to despair.

[@meteoryacht]

Monika Beisner's magic artwork illustrating the Epic of Gilgamesh and Peter Pringle's wonderful voice are a perfect and rather unique match. Amazing!

[@MrKatoa]

If your ancient works can be put into an album, I would buy it! Please, I would support you through crowd funding and I’m sure that I am not alone! I need this on my Spotify! Especially all the other Gilgamesh songs you’ve made!

[@Mattal228]

2:51 SICKEST GISH-GU-DI SOLO THIS SIDE OF THE EUPHRATES.

[@neon3967]

Awesome work as always, Mr Pringle.

[@markabel4272]

Gorgeous. I wish I had found you, sir, 10 years ago. Serendipitous that I was watching a very good piece on Sumerian speech and you were next in the string. You are amazing and …..amazing. Thank you for your work and artistry.

[@梨-i5l]

Thank you Peter! I'm so excited, someone asked for the whole epic a while back so...

[@KevDaBajan]

Masterfully done! Coming back to the present seems odd now. More please!

[@Lorddrase]

Thank you so much! these Storys and their songs honestly never should have been forgotten. But im happpy that you bring them back to life

[@robertthebruce6035]

O' algorithms, bless this video.

[@Kosh998]

Make this a series and you will have millions of views! Just give people time to find this and tune in

[@umer6639]

The Real Top G. His Legend transcends all.

[@anguskeesbury7278]

when tablet 2 dropping?? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adamhoward7277]

For the love of God I’m begging you to put this on Spotify!

[@Jacob-cn7ez]

I'm at the end of the video, watching a modern depiction of ancient Gilgamesh, so old my mind can't comprehend the timespan, you've got to respect those that came before us. First fall, first kiss, first loss all done so long ago barely any record of it exists.

[@HighPriestofLemuria]

It's been three months and this still has the sickest riffs I've heard all year.

[@ninjaperson27]

this right here boosted my serotonin so high i no longer have depression amazing work, this is so wondferul! I hope that this could be used to teach the epic or sumerian history!!!

[@erosrangel976]

Words cannot express how much I appreciate the effort you have put into your work to bring us your renditions of the music of the Ancient Babylonians! I await your future work with MUCH anticipation!

[@fairpixel695]

Hello Peter, Erra: Exordium team is here. We want to say you thanks for your job and inspiration. We're making game in dieselpunk setting based on sumero-akkadian mythology. Your treatise on the gilgamesh epiс with musical accompaniment is pretty inspiring. Thank You for that.

[@Sdude123.]

I just finished reading it. Well that's a pleasant surprise

[@danieldejesusfigueredoorop1428]

Line 1: I am already crying. Thank you Mr! For your time and art.

[@monkeywritingshakespeare9744]

Here we go guys!! Thank you, Big PP. You are a champion.

[@atlas7497]

The level of quality and attention to detail is incredible, this channel never fails to impress me!

[@mnossy11]

Also the artwork is mesmerizing and fabulous!!

[@thealqemist]

I am honored to live at the same time as you Peter Pringle and witness your amazing homage to the oldest story we know. Bravo!!

[@radamest2]

"Many adventures they shared. It was in one such adventure that Enkidu was wounded. Neither Gilgamesh nor Enkidu thought much of it for they were both strong and had never become ill. But when Enkidu became weak it became necessary to return to Uruk. It became such that Gilgamesh had to carry Enkidu back to the city, but it was too late. Enkidu suffered for twelve days before finally dying in the arms of he who had become his brother. Gilgamesh was shattered. When those close to him tried to console him and convince him to allow them to take Enkidu's body for preparation and burial, Gilgamesh became enraged. For six days and seven nights he refused to allow his friend to be taken, hoping that Enkidu would somehow rise and come to live again. He did not allow anyone near the body nor would he leave Enkidu's side. He stood watch with a sword in his hand hoping to defeat death from taking his friend. But death had already taken him. What lay there was merely his body. Gilgamesh would not concede until at last he saw a maggot emerge from Enkidu’s nose. Gilgamesh despaired and fled. He took refuge in the wilderness where he wept and mourned, undone by grief. 'Of all ways to die, after having survived their many adventures. To be undone like this was undeserving of one so great.' Thought Gilgamesh. This stunned him. 'How is it possible that one so great can succumb to such an inglorious death! Even if songs are sung to his glory, and stories told of his exploits, they will eventually fade from the tongue of man and he will be forgotten. In the end, there is no glory, no immortality. Only death and decay and dust await all men." This thought both consumed and terrified Gilgamesh; for in Enkidu's death he foresaw his own."

[@popcornappreciator6453]

Everyone I relate to has been dead for thousands of years.

[@markhendal329]

Wow! This is another epic performance! Please keep playing/making songs and music like this! Amazing and loving it! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@citizenerased7214]

I love this ancient tale rediscovered and told again. Something special about it

[@lauriallantorni3761]

Great surprise, thank you for your art!

[@armandosabre4111]

It's great to know that you are still doing well, and producing, even with these pandemic times! Brazilian hugs !

[@MegaSnake001]

God bless you sir, for all your efforts. This is amazing!

[@MonsterMacLLC]

How I walked up the stairs... Together with my smallest best friends... Was so much different Than when Gilgamesh did...

[@christianroca5908]

It's happening! One step closer to a live rendition of the full epic! Love you, Peter

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Those days were so peaceful that even the modern interpretation of their art appeases our soul.

[@espania1997]

Quite glad i discovered your channel. Thank you for this masterpiece Peter!

[@neuroleptika]

When that first GILGAMEEE E E E ESH dropped I almost had an out of body experience

[@hristijan738]

Wake up honey the new Gilgamesh just dropped

[@onurkarakose5751]

made my day. Thank you so much for this

[@abdehldahmani95]

What a masterpiece 😍

[@evelynmeenan2608]

Such a shame that there isn't videos like this for the entire story

[@ANJROTmania]

Thanks for the video. Mr. Pringle. Very athmospheric, musically and visually stunning.