The Epitaph of Seikilos - Ancient Greek Song

[@faryafaraji]

NOTES ON THE PRONUNCIATION (because I know there will be complaints, those who know about how controversial Ancient Greek pronunciation is already know lol) • "You have a very thick foreign accent that does not sound Greek, work on your Greek pronunciation." Whilst my Greek-speaking skills are nonexistent outside of buying KTEL tickets, I can handle the pronunciation of Modern Greek fine enough; check my Modern Greek songs for that. The pronunciation here sounds the way it does because I'm using reconstructed Ancient Greek phonology of circa the 2nd century A.D. • "You are using Erasmian pronunciation. Erasmian pronunciation has been proven to be wrong." Yes, but this is not Erasmian. Many people call "Erasmian" any pronunciation of Ancient Greek that is not the same as Modern Greek. Erasmian was an early attempt in the Renaissance at reconstructing Ancient Greek phonology. The accent used here isn't Erasmian, it's the currently accepted historical consensus on Ancient Greek phonology of circa the 2nd century A.D. • "This is all lies, Ancient Greek pronunciation was the exact same as Modern Greek's." That statement is the "flat earth" of linguistics. All languages change through time. There is not a single language on earth whose pronunciation has not changed over centuries, let alone the 2000 years we're talking about here. It is universally accepted that all languages' pronunciations change over time, and Greek is not the exception. Anyway, if you’re angry about ancient languages having different pronunciations, don’t, shine while you live, don’t let small things like these bother you, life exists for a short while and time always demands its due. Some guy said that but I can’t remember who. The pronunciation I used is based on ScorpioMartianus's excellent showcasing of Ancient Greek's evolving pronunciation using this text; kzbin.info/www/bejne/d32cfIRjqdeMZpI I opted to choose the learned Koine pronunciation of the 2nd century A.D as it is the closest to the time of this composition, and would have been the most familiar to Seikilos himself. Keep in mind that my pronunciation is probably not perfect especially regarding some vowel qualities, so do use the linked video if you want an actual resource in terms of phonetics rather than this one. Vocals & arrangement by Farya Faraji, music and lyrics by Seikilos. The video was filmed mostly during my October 2021 trip across Greece and Turkey's Aegean coasts. I later added myself in the images in post-production. Some of the shots were filmed at Ephesus, near the place where this song was first found. This is the oldest, complete preserved musical composition in history, dated to either the 1st or 2nd centuries A.D. The composition and the lyrics were found on a tombstone in Asia Minor, near modern day Ephesus, and the generally accepted consensus is that its contents are dedicated to Seikilos' wife, although differing interpretations exist, claiming the text could be interpreted as Euterpe being Seikilos's mother, the Muse music, or that the composition isn't even addressed to anyone in particular. The tombstone is inscribed with this message: "I am a tombstone, an image. Seikilos placed me here as a long-lasting sign of deathless remembrance." My arrangement is meant to highlight the known features of Greek music, and is generally historically accurate except for two unattested and conjectural features: a simple "riff" consisting of the alternation of the tonic and the perfect fifth, as well as the repeated strumming of a lyre that creates a supporting drone consisting of the tonic and the lower perfect fourth. Whilst highly conjectural, these are simply my attempt to show possible alternative methods of embellishing melodies beyond the pure monophony that Ancient Greek music is often touted as having had--instead, it was a heterophonic tradition, and much like the current Greek or Middle-Eastern practices, the heterophony was often highly florid, with textual descriptions of embroided heterophonic accompaniments for the simpler vocals. If there were to be heterophonic accoutrements to melodies beyond pure monophony, I believe these two tactics to be some of the most likely. The instruments used are ancient lyres, aulos, as well as simple percussions. Lyrics: Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἔστι[n 2] τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ. hóson zêis, phaínou mēdèn hólōs sỳ lypoû pròs olígon ésti tò zên tò télos ho khrónos apaiteî. While you live, shine have no grief at all life exists only for a short while and Time demands his due

[@IckyJibicky]

Notes like these show just how much effort goes into making one of these videos. Greatly appreciated!

[@Theodisc]

If the pundits complain about how your pronunciation doesn't live up to how they believe this should be then they have been trammelled in a *prescriptively* pronunciated cage. As an etymological joke, they are thus *codgers* locked in their own cages, unless they can unlearn how they are λάθος. Your delivery, Farya, is historically *descriptive* , because Sir, you know your shit, and you habitually cite (as you have done above) what you know in descriptions and comments under the videos you post in order to show the learners and the enjoyers and the niggling nay-sayers what and why you are doing or singing. Ωραία! Και σε ευχαριστώ, Φαριά🧿

[@Pavlos_Charalambous]

Honestly I can't see anything wrong with the pronunciation in your reconstruction Maybe has to do with being Greek I have been exposed to koine Greek through religion, mostly in it's medieval form or you been exposed to modern Greek aaaaannyyyyways Just to ad to your points * there are still existing spoken dialects of koine Greek, mostly from Asia minor and northern Greece so we kinda make a good guess of how it sounded * in Greek educational system ancient Greek are told with modern pronunciation although at least back when I was a kid teachers would explain why ( luck of information about how to reconstruct) So you know, it's natural for people to get confused And a bonus one : Whoever thinks that all the ancient Greeks spoken the same way, they need to check out " tsakonika" the almost modern evolution of ancient spartan 😉

[@ntonisa6636]

Haha tl;dr the whole thing tbh 😂 but I still gave this comment a like because I know what you mean. Yeah you're inevitably gonna get a couple of these type of comments. I'm personally kind of embarrassed, not so much by some of my fellow Greeks being this ignorant of something that they're supposedly very fond/proud of, but of the total failure that is the general education system in Greece as evidenced by such responses. Unfortunately the way ancient Greek is taught in most schools in Greece, (not that many of us paid attention anyway), at least for those of us who didn't select the humanities route in last years of high-school, completely puts the car before the horse, when imo the first lesson should be explaining to students that the pronunciation we're gonna be using is simply a convention for their own convenience, but this is how the ancient phonology actually was/ this is how it changed(instead all we do is torture students with rote memorization of a million rare verb forms without the necessary applied examples or deeper explanations). Also big part of the problem is that especially in previous decades we had lots of nationalist nutjobs in the political fringe masquerading as philologists/historians/archeologists etc while in reality most of them have a law degree at best (others had only studied astrology lol... also having observed neighboring countries I guess this type of pseudo-historian/pseudo-philologist quack is kind of a Balkan-wide phenomenon), who used their non-expertise to flatly deny the whole "erasmian" thing as a barbarian conspiracy. Fortunately I haven't seen any of those morons preaching their nonsense in public in many years(only a few of their online anon keyboard-warrior disciples serve as a reminder) so my secret hope is that the Greek school system somehow got better since I went there and most Greeks learned to ignore these quacks. Anyway sorry for this short sermon, amazing work as always Farya!!! Probably the best version of the epitaph I've ever heard! 😍👌 just keep this up bro 👍

[@miastupid7911]

Farya, in the words of Seikilos: While you live, shine Have no grief at all Life exists only for a short while And Time demands his due Today is the calendar day that we commemorate Great Wednesday of Holy Week leading up to Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection on Sunday. It is the beginning of the Passion of Christ and betrayal. Don't listen to anyone's pettiness Farya. It's Human Nature and we are guilty of it one way or another (including me). You have taught me so much and allowed all of us Greeks to admire our heritage without being on the defensive. In other words, you have not betrayed us. For those that insist on stupidity, there is another phrase that should be put to use: Μπαινακης και Βγαινακης = Benakis kai Vgenakis = In one ear and out the other. Once again, thank you for loving my country so Reverently and shining a light for all to mesmerize! Be happy Farya, we are all grateful that the KZbin algorithm led us to you: people of every race and creed, not just the Greeks.

[@HistoriaMundi98]

I believe Farya is actually a reincarnation of an ancient persian magi, and he’s just having fun teaching us modern human about what ancient vibes is like

[@abtl1154]

...I think you're onto something

[@fallennarcotic6981]

Of all the songs he´d choose the greek ones? :D Also that´d surely be a lonely life :o

[@watchdogs4597]

I think you've watched too much anime

[@armonialumina]

true indeed!🤩

[@HansWurst1569]

Its moist critical lmao

[@HistorywithCy]

The music is great but I think this one of your best videos visually - the scenery, the ruins, the sunset at the end...I'm sure the turtle agrees with me!

[@kirkdougherty8690]

Don't forget the beautiful cat.

[@faryafaraji]

Happy you say that Cyrus! I was planning on filming this in October of 2021, but when I got there, Greece was under three weeks of rainstorms, so I waited until May of 2022 to return there and complete the footage. The oldest complete song in history deserved that much at least

[@pprot1337]

Ngl this almost made me cry. Greek in all its forms, be it ancient or modern, is just such a beautiful language. Love to all my Greek homies from Bangladesh.

[@Hi.Im.Random-cv7rj]

Me too, I Bengali and I am obsessed with Greece, I'm even learning Greek cuz I wanna go there so bad

[@Sailor1010]

Greeks from Bangladesh? Wouldn’t that just make them Bangladeshi?🤔

[@thephotoshopper5908]

Γειά σου!

[@tzimimpa4639]

today i traveld back to germany from santorini.and i can say that many bangladeshi peaple work there

[@hidingbehind7256]

@@Hi.Im.Random-cv7rj Respect from a Greek my brother. Come and visit! Its a beautiful country man

[@thebr33ze8]

Imagine Seikilos somehow time traveled to the modern day and heard this. The song he wrote for Euterpi, is still being played even after 2 millenia...

[@maxofthetitans]

I’m sure he’d burst into tears to know the song he wrote for his beloved dead wife is still known to people even almost 2000 years after her death.

[@Fragolux]

The full text of the tombstone reads: "I am a tombstone, a monument. Seikilos placed me here as a longstanding symbol of deathless remembrance..." before leading into the song. Seikilos succeeded! The tombstone stood and we remember his and Euterpe's names, beyond time and death! In a small way, he's actually one of the winners of history.

[@pagan_wanderer8861]

That's true love and immortality. Very touching.

[@danielgabrielsson]

... imaging at the moment. Outstanding.

[@ArtoriusRex]

Brings tears to the eyes.

[@xMasterChief117]

my little daughter loves this song so much thanks for the interpretation of this masterpiece

[@Lemonidas75]

I can't state how much this video transcends the passage of time ... we're watching a arrangement of a composition that is literally thousands of years old, written in a age that marvels like computers and the internet couldn't even be dreamed ... and yet .. the music of the people who wrote this, their philosophy, their thoughts, are still with us - and transmitted through works of art like this one here.

[@Kartlos1]

Farya dropped another banger right before I was going to sleep 💪

[@winterwhite110507]

While I know almost nothing about this song, I recalled it perfectly from an old recording of Greek music that I had when I was a student reading Classics. Thanks for your effort and love of historical music! I wish that I had more to say other than my vast appreciation for your time and attention spent on this project.

[@EnToutoiNika]

While you live, shine.... As a fucked-up gift for the first day of the Orthodox Holy Week, I was broken up with in the most ruthlessly cold-hearted way I've ever been broken up with. Thank you for this song, Farya. It's helped me quite a bit.

[@faryafaraji]

Stay strong my man. With these things, the first days are always the harshest, then it always gets easier, and a few weeks into it, you realise the painful periods are a blink of an eye even in the shortness of a lifetime that Seikilos described

[@EnToutoiNika]

@@faryafaraji "And though the wound has healed, a scar remains." First thing that came to my mind. It's gotten better, though; thank you, Farya.

[@ericcrites3389]

Praise be to the gods that new love awaits you. In the death of the old may that awaken rebirth. Heal as you live shine and be free.

[@theodore6288]

So uh how are you now man its been a year

[@EnToutoiNika]

@@theodore6288 happened again lol

[@jarjars3261]

I have this epitaph noted down as my wished epitaph on my grave for when I pass away. Not original, yes, but the best shout-out I can do to this work of art

[@AlexiosTheSixth]

yoooo the oldest known complete song finally covered on the channel

[@OneFlyingTonk]

Very relaxing, as a student of linguistics I praise your effort to adjust your pronounciation according to the era in where the language was spoken, specially with the η, which either gets pronounced a flat e or the most acute of i's by most, yet here I heard it almost like I was reading the phonetic transcription. ¡Kudos!

[@theshadowsagas3617]

This makes me want to play Civ5 as Greece again sooooo bad! Truly a timeless piece

[@JustSpectre]

And Civ VI as well

[@Yolashillinia]

Epitaph of Seikilos was the first selection in my undergrad Music History course, and I still love it many years later! Great arrangement and video!

[@athanasiosgatoudis1974]

Congratulations! Thank you Farya for giving us Greeks the opportunity to hear the music of our ancestors. The pronunciation is great. Greetings from Greece!

[@ΙωάνναΚουρή-τ9σ]

Υπέροχο❤σε σύλληψη κ απόδοση,μουσικό άσμα.πολλες ευχαριστίες.

[@ntonisa6636]

Δεν θα διαφωνήσει κανείς για την εκτέλεση, όμως η «σύλληψη» ανήκει στον Α' ή Β' μ.Χ αιώνα, και θεωρείται η αρχαιότερη μουσική σύνθεση που σώζεται στην πληρότητα της (και όχι αποσπασματικά). Ο συνθέτης ονομάζεται Σείκιλος και το αφιερώνει σε μιαν «Ευτέρπην» (-άγνωστο αν εννοεί την Μούσα ή κάποια θνητή.) Ανακαλύφθηκε τον ΙΘ' αιώνα χαραγμένο σε επιτύμβια στήλη στους αρχαίους Τράλλεις(ή Σελεύκεια επί του Μαιάνδρου, σημερινό Αϊδίνιο(Αydin) Τουρκίας...

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΚοτσώνης-β4κ]

Farya what an incredible job you have done! I am Greek and this song speaks to my heart. It was not a new melody for me but you gave us perfectly the atmosphere of ancient Greece ((Hellas, Ελλάς). I wonder how do you feel after all these songs that you perform, songs from differents cultures and languanges. May you continue like this. You are a true representor of multicultural perspective! Buen trabajo Farya. Su música transmita el abiente de la Grecia Antigua. Esperamos mas de tì. Εξαιρετική δουλειά Farya. Παρότι για μένα που είμαι Έλληνας και ήταν γνωστός ο ρυθμός της μουσικής αυτής με συγκίνησε πραγματικά. Θαυμάζω σε σένα ότι μπορείς και ταυτίζεσαι με την πολιτισμική παράδοση της μουσικής που παρουσιάζεις. Σε ένα άλλο τραγούδι σου για την παράδοση των Alevi ένας Τούρκος σε συνεχάρη για την προφορά σου. Είπε επίσης ότι θα σε περνούσε εύκολα για Τούρκο. Ομοίως και εγώ λέω τώρα ότι θα σε περνούσα για Έλληνα της κλασικής εποχής. Να είσαι καλά! Περιμένουμε να μας γνωρίσεις τα μυστικά και άλλων πολιτισμών μέσα από την μουσική σου.

[@simonidastankovic2627]

I absolutely agree.

[@tayebizem3749]

Bro just wrote in all my favourite languages Qué comentario dejaste

[@1Liadan]

Farya Faraji, your video randomly came up in my play list, and I am glad it did. I do not know the Greek language, new or old, but the song "felt" good. The music and the words, the different voices, all touched me deep. I have epilepsy and turn to music to help bring myself back to center, and calm. My playlist spans eras and genres, as well as languages. Thank you for this beautiful piece!

[@javikus]

Прекрасная музыка. Как русскоязычный грек говорю, что её исполнение вышло на ура. Очень интересен и бэкграунд(background) истории нахождения этого произведения. Надеюсь, что будет больше таких душевных видео. Wonderful music. As a Russian-speaking Greek, I say that her performance was a great success. The background of the history of finding this work is also very interesting. I hope there will be more such soulful videos.

[@Patrick-KreisUnna]

❤️hóson zêis, phaínou mēdèn hólōs sỳ lypoû pròs olígon ésti tò zên tò télos ho khrónos apaiteî❤️

[@etiennegarant7545]

This song is so simple yet so moving... its simple melody & message brought me great comfort during darker times, mostly the long periods of covid-related anxiety. I was trying to self-learn ancient Greek by then, just to keep busy. Your rendition of this song brought a tear close to the surface.

[@MrFifadon1]

Been on repeat all day🇬🇷 praise be to the lord of lords and Farya for producing this work of art god bless brother

[@LeNumidium]

We are listening to the past, and its beautiful. Thank you man, for covering my favorite ancient song ! Tu gère !

[@greygamertales1293]

I love how this beautiful music fits perfectly with the emotional meaning of the lyrics and Farya Faraji made it even more perfect.

[@DillonHartwigPersonalChannel]

Always great to hear those low notes from you

[@theLetterDoubleYou]

That's some ancient Greek armpit in the thumbnail, very authentic. Also, you should get in touch with Paradox and sell your amazing tracks For Imperator:Rome 2.

[@Slenderman-gj7tt]

Dude I knew you were good at singing, but I've never heard my favorite song be signed like this before. I can't stop listening to this song and it's only been 2 days since I first listened to this version of Seikilos.

[@Helena96]

Literally crying, no song has ever calmed my anxiety before but this did. There's something spiritual in this, I can feel it.

[@verenuspulo]

Maravilhoso!❤ Farya nos faz voltar no tempo através de suas músicas...

[@Hu55ar]

I've been waiting for a cover on this song! Thank you! The emotion the scenary gives off, really matches the song and it's message. You really are talented, never stop doing these.

[@silverperryhobart6560]

Love is Eternal ❤🌬✨️🫶🕊 I chanced upon this stunning music... I thank you!!

[@FerFeliz89]

A few days ago I started feeling depressed, and just wanted to get rid of myself. But then I listened this song, and decided to stop thinking in my problems. Now I am doing my best for shine again, feel no pain at all. Thanks Farya for this beautifull song!!!

[@MrFifadon1]

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world Frodo, besides the will of evil.

[@GeorgePapademetriou]

Excellent! Υπέροχο τόσο μουσικά όσο και αισθητικά ως σύληψη!

[@asterya6913]

This song is what made me go through the whole music reconstruction rabbithole. It made me, a non musician, bought a lyre and even though I was kinda bummed it didn't have all the notes to play this I still loved it. (This song make me want to pick it up again as I left it aside for some time oops) I listened to countless versions and yours is among my favorite. The others tend to be shorter and only sing the lyrics once or twice, leaving me unfulfilled. So I like that yours is not only longer but repeat the lyrics a lot. I find it also really fit with the song message and it universality. The singer want the listener to live a happy life as long as they breath. So they repeat this a lot to engrave it in the listener mind and heart. As despite the simplicity of the lyrics and message, we humans all forget it at some point.

[@Atenejin]

Farya, I came upon your channel few weeks ago. I can't even describe how grateful I am for what you produced. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@Vladokaza]

As a historic-comparartive linguistics student, your pronounciation is perfectly accurate for the time the second century. We know that the aspirated plosives still were pronounced as such and ypsilon was still pronounced [y].

[@desuseb]

ура, новая прекрасная песня от самого очаровательного парня!

[@sayran8968]

поддерживаю!

[@isimerias]

I’ve been so moved by this song since hearing Luke’s rendition that I’m seriously considering getting it tattooed someday

[@alpharius7712]

This is awesome!! Amazing work as always Farya :D much love from Turkey

[@zzerenity]

I’m also Turkish. I love my Greek neighbors and their ancient history,thanks Farya.

[@savvasperisanidis]

@@zzerenity bravo yavroum respect.

[@sofia.foula.sofoula]

Oh, the fond memories...! We sang this song with my choir years ago, back in my hometown, Thessaloniki. I have to say, I absolutely love this arrangement! Your voice sounds perfect for this. Well done!

[@leas699]

As a Greek, I approve the pronunciation 👏👏👏👏

[@razy3227]

This is the best cover of the Song of Seikilos I've ever heard omg why didn't I know about you before!

[@thebeef3431]

Finally, my favorite ancient composition to one of my favorite channels on KZbin. This song has enchanted me from when I first heard it, later learning it's meaning I sometimes listen to it to calm my nerves when times are rough. Thank you for posting this.

[@almishti]

This is a beautiful interpretation. The quaver in your voice is a perfect ornament that really brings out the emotional depth of the piece. Well done.

[@kirkdougherty8690]

You've captured the spirit of ancient Hellas. My Hellenic genes inherited from my maternal grandfather are thrilled.

[@orthochristos]

Dude, this was phenomenal!

[@giosou]

Great job Farya ! Your contribution to world's culture is a light . 🙏

[@senseeman]

Τζατζικης ο Σκορδιος, whose father was Γιαουρτης and mother was Σαλατα, would definitely approve!

[@argoarcontediatene8557]

and I would definitely eat them

[@yllejord]

This is such a familiar melody. It would always be in every documentary or tv program that had anything to do with Our Ancients. I had flashbacks of cameras panning over ruins and stuff explained by eighties hairstyles. If it weren't this one it would be the choral from Oresteia. Thank you for this lovely rendition. Really loved the birds

[@lovebaltazar4610]

A true classic in every sense of the word! Beautiful production and rendition.

[@balkanmountains2-3131]

Beautiful! Both your execution of the song and the video. This may be the oldest preserved song in history but its lyrics are so profound that they speak to everyone regardless of what time you live in. Please do not concern yourself with some few angry comments, sadly there are people who are always going to post such things. Believe me, we really and deeply appreciate your love of Greek culture and music as well as your many wonderful compositions of Ancient Greek, Byzantine and modern Greek music. We are greatful for all of your work! This week is Orthodox Easter week in Greece so I wish you Καλή Ανάσταση και Καλό Πάσχα! Thank you.

[@giorgosRe]

Great execution, and incredibly detailed in your explanations! I was really moved by the song.

[@astalkus7540]

Is there anything better than to listen Farya singing greek in the morning ?

[@tehminagoskar2043]

Magisterial as always you transported me. Thank you also for the notes, wonderful.

[@kresimirdujmicbaritone6113]

This is really a high quality knowledge channel. Thank you for all the content and this amazing rendition of Epitaph of Esikilos.

[@caesar3703]

While I haven't done ancient Greek yet, which will be next year, I've always been interested in the differences between koine and classical Greek grammatically and possibly in their pronunciation. But I've, unfortunately, yet have achieved this learning.

[@achilleuspetreas3828]

Lucas from Polymathy is literally the best person to watch about this very topic. He can go on for over an our about the history of each letter change in both Greek and Latin over the centuries

[@russergee49]

Gorgeous scenery and gorgeous rendition of the piece 🧡

[@johannesullmann8457]

Hey Farya, I know I have said this before, but you always seem to know what music I need for studying😂(I have an Ancient-Greek Test next Friday). Thank you.

[@kristoffforest7651]

Я всегда с нетерпением жду когда ты выложишь новую песню. Фарья спасибо тебе за твой труд.

[@antoniobautista6718]

Certified 1st Century AD Polis classic 🤣🥶🔥 Great music as always Farya! ❤️

[@vastsi2772]

These verses ought to be taught in schools right from the beginning. Then the World would be a better Place. Thx Fraya from Germany

[@CodyosVladimiros]

My dude, you need to get yourself a patreon! (I also remember classics-obsessed teenage me carving this onto a block of marble for the grave of my childhood pet bird. Poignant memories. But while he lived, he shined.)

[@badylula]

Hi! I would love to have this on spotify!! Congrats Farya Faraji, you trascend the time with your music! Ευχαριστώ!

[@peterroberts7832]

How are there people that actually bring up those points you discussed lmao you obviously have a pretty deep understanding and appreciation for Greek culture

[@chaosvolt]

A classic that's always interesting to hear, definitely neat to see!

[@Nico_o7]

i have a deep feeling about this song like i know it forever farya you truly a legend for now on bravo φίλε μου.

[@FlyingOktober]

Now this makes me wonder what Macedonian Greek sounded like in the times of Alexander and Phillip II

[@IDilectus]

Thank you for bringing warmth and freedom from a past life.

[@yannc56]

Ayant découvert ta chaîne vers Noël, j'ai un immense respect pour ton œuvre, ton art lyrique et le travail accompli. Le côté voyage me rappelle Loreena McKennit, mais qui serait également prof d'université. J'ignore si c'est le cas et/ou si tu organises des conférences, mais ton érudition est "summa cum laude". Tu as donc tous mes remerciements pour ces pépites temporelles. Pour les anglophones grincheux, 😉: "I have a deeo respect for this artist. The travel aspect reminds me of a certain Loreena, who would also be an university teacher. Many thanks for these temporal gold nuggets."

[@cambridgeport90]

This is incredible; beautiful music, beautiful interpretation. Love it! As a history buff, right on.

[@Greedman456]

Καταπληκτικό! Incredible video man. Much love from greece

[@cracklingsoda]

Amazin as always.

[@miracafsin7386]

Everytime Farya's videos greater than the last ones

[@t_rizz]

An ultimate classic.

[@farkasmactavish]

Don't think I didn't clock that recreation of the goddamn wheat field shot from Gladiator.

[@faryafaraji]

Bro I can't believe it took 2 years for someone to finally bring it up lol, I shitposted in the first 20 seconds and no one noticed 😂

[@edwarddubois7046]

While ancient linguistics can only suggest pronunciation, yours is one of the most studied and dedicated channels even in conjecture. Nobody can say you take this lightly or don't do your homework!

[@PerdiccasMKD]

Damn the video quality on this is insane! You are wayy too talented

[@rompasstergios7855]

It starts for fun and curiosity, and becomes addictive 😄, how short is living, time demands for the end🎶🎶

[@alexandrianva8342]

Awesome song and video, my girlfriend and I have been listening to your channel for a while and we're always delighted when a new song of yours comes out. The frequency and quality of your work is truly astonishing! Even the detailed and explanatory descriptions show someone who really knows their art, and that is just excellent. Bravo!

[@soniaberte1016]

Beautiful

[@amphionification]

What a fantastic rendition!, Visually and sonically!

[@rodmendez3175]

I've been waiting for your version of it. Love it!!

[@kimberlypearce3732]

It is a very pretty song. Thank you for bringing it to life. I wish we knew the notations for the Psalms and the songs of Moses and Miriam.

[@HistoriaMundi98]

Whoa this is so beautiful Farya, yet again another masterpiece, sending love from ancient greek loving Indonesian 🇮🇩❤️

[@raf155]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@Mera77777]

When you live, shine. Have no grief at all. For life exists for a short while, and time demands its toll Thank you for the reminder, Farya (^ ‿ ^)

[@AszBlaster1802]

From what I could find online this song was found inscribed on a woman's tomb who dies thousands of years ago, it's also the oldest known complete song composition ever found

[@LukeRanieri]

Bravo, sir! Thanks for the kind mention.

[@finnilebo5067]

Ancient Musician Farias Faraious giving as another greek masterpiece 👏🏼

[@paulk8072]

This is absolutely wonderful; the music, the nature sounds in the background, the filmography. It is tasteful aesthetics overload!

[@griseldis]

This message is very wise and touching beautifully sung. Thank you very much, I will listen to this often when I need this message.

[@billdome4603]

Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για την απόδοση.

[@inomjonqobulov3778]

Farya Faraji sizning yunoncha musiqa ijro qilishengiz qalblarda ilohiyotni tiriltiradi🤩❤️❤️

[@Markotrajkovski]

I really love the message of the song ❤

[@dinos9607]

Τhis is the best redition of Sekilos epitaph hymn. This does not surprise me, this is Farya Faraji we talk about!

[@stevecasey2612]

Brother Thank You! I love and appreciate the time and dedication you took, to bring history back to live. God Bless your spirit with music and love. ❤

[@rapax5898]

Justo en semana santa, muchas gracias!

[@mcalkis5771]

Amazing as always Farya. Thank you for doing my language and history justice. Don't listen to commenters that don't know better.

[@delanycc]

Excellent interpretation!!!