The Tang Emperors - Epic Chinese Music

[@faryafaraji]

Music from the historical repertoire of Tang-era music, erhu by Amanda Toh, pipa by Pang Wingg Man, arrangement by Farya Faraji. This is an arrangement of a historical piece of music from the era of Tang-dynasty China using modern Chinese instrumentation, known by the name Cáo Pó. Keep in mind that the melody I selected here is one of the many variations based on reconstructive methods. Described in the poem "Chasing the Past" (追昔遊) by Yuan Zhen (元稹), it was a dance piece. For more information on the melody, I refer you to this video with more exhaustive explanations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZepY4OEd9-fpKc Tang-era music demarcates itself from modern Chinese traditional music due to the stronger emphasis on heptatonic modes. Whilst modern Chinese traditional music has a tendency to emphasise pentatonicism relative to earlier eras, said earlier eras like the Tang-dynasty's would feature higher occurrences of heptatonic modes like the one heard here. The instrumentation consists of a modern Chinese ensemble of erhu, sheng, yangqin and pipa. The Tang dynasty ruled from 618 to 907, and it is seen by most historians as a golden of Chinese culture, some considering it the apex of many Chinese arts such as poetry.

[@ShahanshahShahin]

Amazing piece

[@kaykysoares9152]

Nice surprise. Thank you for your dedication Farya Faraji, you are an exceptional artist, no wonder you have grown so much recently! Congratulations!

[@kaykysoares9152]

@@faryafaraji I think one of my recent pastimes is trying to guess what the theme or culture of Farya Faraji's next release will be hahaha

[@Qara-c3y]

Not gonna lie, with your music reaching further east, now with East and South Asia represented, I can't help but look forward to (hopefully) seeing you tackled Southeast Asia :D

[@sanneoi6323]

It is a golden age indeed. Only a shame its peak didn't last very long. If only it had lasted.

[@bregigele2456]

When I saw the title, I expected Farya to sing in Chinese

[@fildafernandes4366]

Here before this gets famous

[@XristosArgyropoulos]

Haha, I don't think he can do that yet He needs to level up to level 35 samurai first

[@Ars-st8vp]

Then in the next step he sings Aztecs human sacrifice hymn😂

[@faryafaraji]

An eventuality that's years down the line 😂

[@Vizca21]

​@@faryafaraji Because Chinese is a tonal language, I can imagine that you will be practicing for a long time

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A minute of silence for those who haven't found this great channel yet.

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a channel full of clickbait and fake historical narrative

[@based-iranian]

Farya's east asia arc is gonna be a banger

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1800 west European continent model yuck

[@natheriver8910]

True👊👊👊👊

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Chinese food

[@SpongeSoldier]

Farya Faraji started making music about historical figures. ended up becoming a historical figure himself.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

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[@acolyte1951]

he seems impressive in his own right, a lot of effort, various wide ranging knowledge, material possessions, etc.

[@KuquisHere]

I don't know if it's just me, but sometimes the erhu sounds like a voice and then like an instrument and then again like a voice. Such an interesting sound. It's very vivid.

[@Vladokaza]

Sometimes bowed instruments can sound like that and it's just so wonderful.

[@volvagianintendo6465]

Yeah, and its weeping-y tune in D Mixolydish weepened me, something full geason in folklorish Chinish gleecraft. 🥺

[@suleimansghk]

as a hongkonger, i have been waiting AGES for you to release a track about china. peroz of china was the appetizer, and now the main course is here! nice job farya! 大唐盛世之樂譜終於得到傳承了！

[@Dimitrije_Sukovic]

Someone said Peroz of China was probably the only even closely Chinese piece Farya would do, and Farya was just like "ya bet."

[@justinianthegreat1444]

Farya's main hobby is breaking the expectations of his fanbase lol. He would make music you would expect him to not to make and it's amazing

[@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS]

​@@justinianthegreat1444 Recommend yourself to voice for Farya's Chinese Music

[@justinianthegreat1444]

@@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS ehhhhhh Idk if he's gonna agree to that lol

[@antoninakalek1790]

Never imagined Farya Faraji making some chinese music! As a polish person who plays 3 chinese traditional instruments this is like a dream come true!!!

[@埊]

Instrumenty muzyczne z 中国, 几?

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Chinese noddie

[@zoroaster5353]

Farya Faraji has the mandate of heaven

[@ergdrear]

Hooray, I've been waiting for Chinese songs on this channel

[@XristosArgyropoulos]

He has also made another one with Chinese influence Peroz of China it is called

[@ergdrear]

@@XristosArgyropoulos The music is Chinese, but the words are in Middle Persian)

[@XristosArgyropoulos]

@@ergdrear yeah, I that's why it's chinese influence and not fully chinese

[@Austria-Hungaryball-y2j]

same dude

[@civis_civitatis]

非常好歌曲，現在我們有大唐音樂 It's great work❤,now we have tang misic.

[@許竣瑋-t9n]

這個必須點讚❤

[@Ulfr5]

Just as I started to obsess over Tang and Song dynasty history! This is perfect, thank you so much!

[@HrLBolle]

who was the first Chinese emperor of Mongolian decent? I genuinely wonder about this because I have read many moons ago that the Tang and Song dynasty as well as the Yuan Dynasty rulers were decedents of Chinggis Kahn and therefore I'd appreciate a refresher for the memory

[@Ulfr5]

@@HrLBolle that depends on what you define as Emperor, or Mongol. Genghis was long after the Tang, and I believe you're referring to Emperor Taizong, who was styled as a Khan of the northern Turks. Officially it was Kublai, but it can be argued that Abaoji of the Liao was the first of Mongolian descent, but that seems anachronistic and reversed, since the Mongols came after the Khitan. Same with going back further to the Murongs of the Yan and the Tuoba of the Wei.

[@HrLBolle]

@@Ulfr5 that's a lot to sort easiest for the definition Emperor = Ruler over the lands that would become known as China and the surrounding nations. Mongol as someone who was born and came from the lands today known as Mongolia and the region of Inner Mongolia.

[@Ulfr5]

@@HrLBolle it'd be Kublai if you're looking for a ruler over a unified China. If you're thinking of anyone from the region of Mongolia who later claimed to be an Emperor, but had other claimants to the Imperial throne, it'd be Liu Yuan, leader of one of the Xiongnu tribes going back to the fall of the western Jin dynasty, who claimed to be a matrelineal descendant of the Han Emperors.

[@hebanker3372]

The Tang were definitely Chinese. However, general An-Lushan, a Sogdian Turk, declared himself emperor and founder of the Yan dynasty during his rebellion against the Tang(he didn't reign beyond a year).

[@zahifar3936]

A golden age of Chinese culture. I believe the word age is missing in the description. Very atmospheric music. Sounds old and new at the same time.

[@justincastillo9345]

Can we expect a Battle of Talas Chinese-Arab epic symphony in the works Farya? Fascinating work as always!

[@chimPa-c6j]

Let's let him cook🙏🍳

[@noisemarine1932]

Inshallah, soon enough.

[@DM5550Z]

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[@hardadouzakariae9540]

@@justincastillo9345 You mean "Chinese-Muslim"

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Chinese food

[@captainreza1]

So majestic, so imperial, royal and Chinese. I’ll be passing your ingenious music to my Chinese colleagues all around the world. Cheers!

[@baronofbahlingen9662]

I was once a Daoist and am now a Christian, both schools of thought among many others were allowed to flourish under this dynasty. Truly a golden age.

[@byzansimp]

Farya you’re getting my hopes up about a late Qing era inspired piece, focusing on blending of Western orchestral and traditional elements. Crossover songs are always the best.

[@omegalettexyphonophore3111]

This makes me excited. If Farya can make it to Asia, then Southeast Asia is on the cards I hope. But besides that, great job with this one! The fact that you're really trying to give some historical accuracy to the theme even if it's more epic than purely historical makes me immersed in the time period and even emotion of the piece.

[@luthfilofianda3999]

Thai piphat or Indonesian gamelan music would be great examples. However, Southeast Asian traditional music relies heavily on the metallophone instrument ensemble which hardly exist in the Western World.

[@nguyenle42]

It's great to see all the Chinese/far-East music coming onto this channel. I hope Farya will reach Vietnamese music one day

[@yxiiopii]

the erhu is such a wonderful instrument, incomparable tone

[@Austria-Hungaryball-y2j]

Farya, please please please make more Chinese music.

[@bruhhow]

woah WOAH what we got here farya making chinese music this is unreal I hallucinating or something

[@ShahanshahShahin]

Farya Huangdi-Shahanshah

[@10Tabris01]

Basileos Farya Huangdi-Shahansha Imperator

[@DesertsOfHighfleet]

​@@10Tabris01 this is some warhammer40k type shiz

[@chimPa-c6j]

@@10Tabris01 Su Majestad Signore Monsieur Basileos Farya Khan Huangdi Shahanshah Imperator Tsar

[@joundii3100]

​@@DesertsOfHighfleet More like Dune, it's literally "Padishah Emperor" in it.

[@埊]

@@chimPa-c6j Bixia Signore Basileos Caesar Shahanshah Farya Khan Tenno Huangdi Wangzhiwang Emperor Tsar Malik Negus

[@caratoniii6832]

Some more Chinese music from Farya?!? Let's GOOOO!!!

[@anime-cu7sq]

Confucius said: "He who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fit to be a teacher!"

[@cba2make1up]

...I've literally been seeking this exact kind of traditional Chinese and Japanese music lately. Leave it to one of my favorite artists to answer my prayers once again ❤❤❤

[@elysiaamaseias4753]

Excellent work,truly,love from Chin-zamin.

[@Pansistani]

Hahaha , actually the name we say in Persian mythology is "Chin and Ma-chin" Ma mean great In this word Chin for the Geographical territory of Jin Dynasty and Ma-chin for the Geographical territory of Song Dynasty 🇮🇷❤️🇹🇼/🇨🇳

[@elysiaamaseias4753]

@@Pansistani HA HA,actually I did use the term "Land of 'Chin va Machin'" in the comments on the previous "Peroz of China" video

[@DM5550Z]

Farya proving once again he is one of the most underrated content creators.

[@johnanon372]

Love from China! Always love Tangs’ inclusive and confident ruling.

[@Renhaoquan]

非常好歌曲爱来自安西都护府

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

Wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. 祝你和你的家人中秋快乐 Zhù nǐ hé nǐ de jiā rén zhōng qiū kuài lè.

[@tylerbrubaker6642]

Relaxing, yet epic

[@griseldis]

How wonderful is that! I love Chinese history and especially the Tang Dynasty. And for me the Erhu is the most emotional and unearthly beautiful musical instrument. Thank you very much!

[@SirBoggins]

Making an epic music video on Han Wudi (the Chinese equivalent to Imperator Avgvstvs) would be a great idea!

[@huaiguzhu]

A Han-Xiongnu wars symphony would be a great but one can only dream

[@Aureus_]

Chinese Music and History is so epic, and who better than to portray it's majesty than the one and only Farya Faraji.

[@antoniobarbalau1107]

This really is epic and beyond amazing ❤️ thank you for everything ❤️

[@serges.a.s1841]

I was wondering if you planned on doing videos about video game soundtracks. Because the phenomenon around this is extremely interesting, we can't just call them "video game music" anymore. If anything, you should listen to a few osts from the "dark souls" trilogy, like sir alonne's, midir, pontiff sulyvhan, the abyss watchers and Ludwig the holy blade (he's from another game, but it's extremely good). I'd love to see you talk about video game soundtracks. I think the one i just mentionned are the perfect representation of how video game music basically became extremely good over the years

[@凌柯钱]

As a Chinese I have to say that you did a great job!

[@ShahanshahShahin]

It reminds me of The Longest Day in Chang'an

[@Makaneek5060]

It reminds me of the Last Emperor

[@imugame]

Love tang dynasty from Iran 🇮🇷💖🇹🇼

[@Teonod]

Oh wonderful! I was hoping you'd do more Chinese music!

[@sb5822]

More, more, more please! Also Japanese tunes please!

[@it1957]

It was so beautiful that you can't help but get lost in the sound of erhu!!!

[@pcadahia98]

A video inspired on Japanese Heian period Gagaku music would be amazing, in part because that music is old, but quite well preserved

[@LangLangGaming]

who else awaits the day that farya posts a song of him singing in chinese

[@rafaela00002]

Wasn't expecting Chinese music, but this is pretty cool

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

Thanks for the new video !!! 😊

[@geeksunited9536]

playing Black myth Wukong with this on. Brother Farya thank you for always putting out excellent content they always put a smile on my face.

[@larrytheyutyrannus2333]

Two days before the Mid Autumn Festival and Farya Faraji drops this banger

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

Wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. 祝你和你的家人中秋快乐 Zhù nǐ hé nǐ de jiā rén zhōng qiū kuài lè.

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

Wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. 祝你和你的家人中秋快乐 Zhù nǐ hé nǐ de jiā rén zhōng qiū kuài lè.

[@顾建璋]

I am from China. I am Chinese Muslim I like this music❤❤❤

[@Lvisredalin]

Chinese music 2 days before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Hurray!

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

Wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. 祝你和你的家人中秋快乐 Zhù nǐ hé nǐ de jiā rén zhōng qiū kuài lè.

[@liltachanka9913]

I feel like Faryas Faraijis music is marching ever eastward and has now found italef in the heavenly courts of the chinise emperors

[@LeviathanSpeaks1469]

Fantastic work, Farya! 👏 👏 👏

[@notwenli6017]

Thank you! We want more of this

[@kingofnuggets7304]

>Black myth Wukong >Phantom blade >Farya making 2 Chinese masterpieces . China is on to something

[@vitogamaliel4490]

Wow two videos in a week. We are blessed...

[@navodaroki]

Farya开辟了东方音乐的新战场

[@a.m.4479]

Absolutely beautiful music. Thank you as always, Farya 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@cassandramalvasia3629]

For once more,you leave us all stunned by your majestic music skills.

[@TheCookix]

I've been waiting for such a long time for you trying out East Asian music

[@juanelkarma4630]

I'm happy that you are featuring music from other cultures on your channel

[@shqip_sumejja]

Chinese style music on Farya's channel is not something I was expecting

[@film57r7]

謝謝

[@_.J._.]

Ancient china was truly something special

[@FernandoSilva-bf7dv]

Very True

[@Karanudaysingh]

Thanks for fulfilling the request ❤

[@Michas333]

this music makes me wanna say some wise esoteric shit

[@sama5920]

我爱这

[@stegotyranno4206]

Everyday we stray closer to a Farya Faraji cover of Cheng Hanji

[@koikat3708]

This is epic.

[@putthecotdown]

Such good and interesting music of an interesting civilization! :)

[@natheriver8910]

More chinese music farya❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@SikkeOst]

Very Wise

[@kaboomluong9373]

More Eastern or Southeast Asian music please! Good stuff

[@henricoz_9745]

Behold the great Chinese music! Thank you as always Farya for this awesome piece!

[@glthemusicenjoyer6809]

Oooh this is so cool! Thanks to you Ive become much more familiarized with near eastern and Mediterranean music, so now Im really interested in learning more about the world of East Asian music. Like I didn't know Chinese music used to be more heptatonic at certain points, instead I assumed it was always pentatonic. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@anisaliu3443]

Wasn't expecting a Chinese piece, love it ❤

[@Azuholy]

this was so epic i closed my adblock.

[@feelsgood7929]

Greatest Dynasty to grace the Earth

[@gunjako]

amazing work, as always. Love from france !

[@cans597]

Second Golden Age of Chinese history. Can't wait for some Warring states history.

[@Yokina-kana]

Warring states period is unstable time in chinese history

[@cans597]

@ yeah, the first golden age I was referring was the Han Dynasty, however, I'd rather have music on the Warring States Period, as it was one of the most epic periods.

[@natheriver8910]

Very beautiful thumb 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@Nordsan]

Dude, if Farya is getting into east asian music now, holy shit, this is gonna be amazing. Amazing music already, going right into my playlist!

[@justinianthegreat1444]

Farya really listened and gave it a go. Looking forward to future Epic Chinese and Byzantine music. Though I would like to see Farya make an epic song about Tang Taizong like how he did for the Bulgarslayer Basil II!

[@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS]

For a Chinese Bulgarkrotos Probably the Chinese Emperor that destroyed the Turkic Khaganate?

[@justinianthegreat1444]

@@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS that would be a good idea

[@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS]

@@justinianthegreat1444 Emperor Taizong and Gaozong. Yeah that is their names.

[@RodrigoTaunan]

​@@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS that's Chinese Bulgaroktonos!

[@RodrigoTaunan]

​@@_SUPREME_ARCHAILECT_OF_MALAYS but I hope that Farya will play that traditional Chinese music about the 2 famous Chinese Emperors Taizong and Gaozu!

[@ydkaachillesa9353]

"The Longest day in Chang'an", quite similar score.

[@yara_amanary]

I'll be using this to study Mandarin, thanks king 🙏🏼

[@freemRyuu]

Words will never be able to explain how I reacted when I saw Farya upload a new video.

[@nanyanguo1]

The Tang dynasty sound of music. Wish you show the instruments n musicians playing them too.

[@faryafaraji]

That would require me to ask the musicians who record the sounds for me to film themselves in their studios while recording, at which point you would have a collage of cellphone footage of people in modern clothes sitting in modern studios. Not exactly the visual aesthetic I want for my videos.

[@disconnected7737]

GOD DAMN FARYA

[@alexanderb7721]

Please do an epic talking on how chinese music works that stuff is confusing as hell to someone who doesn't know music theory

[@iberius9937]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@jogeller5731]

It must be such an exciting leap forward for you to go for as huge a legacy as historical Chinese inspired music. I wish you the best in it Any chance you’ll ever take a look at folk music from the New World that isn’t Anglosaxon?

[@faryafaraji]

Check out my French Canadian pieces, I have quite a few, given I'm Québécois myself :p

[@jogeller5731]

⁠ Maybe I should have specified “Latin American” but I didn’t want to exclude either Indigenous or Caribbean cultures. I have heard your Québécois pieces, I especially love V’la l’bon vent.

[@2SSSR2]

Comrade Si could not be more proud of this glorious music piece. 10.000 social credits to Farya!

[@lomionaredhelion]

I remember when people requested Chinese music and you weren't comfortable enough with the Chinese musical system yet, but I knew it was only a matter of time before you'd tackle it :D

[@oxvar3333]

Ive always hoped that you would someday do Chinese-style music

[@Joey20000]

很好的音乐，爱来自中国

[@ThatRandomGiy]

WERE GETTING PUR LONG AWAITED CHINESE MUSIC

[@kanaka_malayo.polynesian]

Although I'm a Malays...I like Erhu music and I make my diy erhu for me

[@magako_v.3]

Epic.