Pentagram/Mezarkabul | 'Lions in a Cage' | First time Reaction/Review

[@montekontliliza903]

It is a beautiful song in which Pentagram describes the cage style of the Ottoman period through the eyes of the 3rd Osman, who waited for the throne for 51 years. I will try to explain the lyrics of the song by blending it with history. With the cage system, the practice of going up to the sanjak of the princes came to an end. This situation generally had a bad effect on the princes, who lived in isolation from the outside, in the palace, both mentally and physically. The probability of getting out of the cage(Palace) was that they were suitable for the throne according to the akbar and ershed system. Akbar and ershed system stipulated that the eldest and sane person should ascend to the throne. Thus, a settled method was formed in determining the sultan and fratricide was prevented. Yes, now let's try to transition from small to song. The 3rd Osman, who is the subject of the song, lived a cage life for 51 years. In the cage life, the princes wait in isolation from the outside, either to die of natural causes or to ascend to the throne one day. Since they do not have enough true knowledge of the world, they usually do not succeed in state affairs when they ascend to the throne, and the viziers take care of state affairs instead. It is forbidden to have children in their cage life. The purpose is to keep the number of princes and not to cause a possible struggle for the throne. The 3rd Osman lived in a cage for 51 years due to a few possibilities such as the high number of people suitable for accession to the throne and the long-term survival of the person who took the throne. this is the longest cage time.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey there! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain all of this, I really appreciate it! That is a fascinating story and so hard to imagine. Crazy to think that someone can spend a life of isolation like that and then become king with no true knowledge of the world. Amazing topic for an awesome song.

[@montekontliliza903]

@@ThomFoolery1 You're welcome and thank you for sharing this story with others.

[@omersaral7813]

The cage system was the first of the chain links that reduced the power of the Ottoman empire.

[@ragpkoc624]

Teşekkürler hocam çok güzel özetlemişsin.. Yabancı arkadaşlarımla da paylaştım yorumunu.

[@felixanima7158]

A little side information about 3rd Osman: he disgusted women for some reason. So when he had to walk in/pass by the 'harem' section of palace (where only the women live) he'd wear the shoes with nailed bottom to make run away the girls and make sure them totally stay away out of his sight. (imagine the unpleasant sound when you scratch the stone/marble with metal!) This fact is the reason why he was called one of the "known gay" Ottoman emperors. Legend says he hadn't any 'problem' at all with men nor very young boys :) Though we can't exactly know if he was really gay or it was just a mental issue because of a lifetime lockdown, of course. Another P.S: 'Lion' does symbolize the Ottoman ruler, the emperor, the sultan. So the part 'lion in the cage' is actually a good metaphor about an emperor(!) who's been locked down from his birth until his accession to the throne.

[@falagar1929]

wow.. Great Turkish Band..

[@hannabdn1613]

Wow I loved it!! What a great voice that man has. Actually I didn't know this band so thanks for the reaction Thomas. I hope you are well.. 😉🤘

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Hanna! So glad you enjoyed it. 😃🤘

[@1974fehmi]

Did you know the story of the song was real, Hanna?

[@hannabdn1613]

@@1974fehmi Actually I didn't really know the band, I don't know anything about them

[@1974fehmi]

@@hannabdn1613 The song was performed by the Ottoman sultan 3. It tells the story of the fact that Osman was held in a dungeon for 50 years to ascend the throne. Osman ; The song is likened to a "lion in a cage."

[@hannabdn1613]

@@1974fehmi great history

[@onuracksoz8926]

I will smash the subscribe button. The reactions are so sincere and warm and the analysis you made, were so brilliant and sweet dudee.

[@ThomFoolery1]

@onuracksoz8926 Thanks so much, that means a lot! ❤️

[@serdarsemerci]

There is an american origine band with the same name Pentagram as well, this is why they add mezarkabul

[@ThomFoolery1]

I see! Thank you!

[@alexandre_am]

Other great songs from Mezarkabul are "1000 In The Eastland", "Anatolia", "Sonsuz" and "Something To Kill The Pain"

[@emrekaraalioglu5337]

The guitarist is the same with Sebnem's concert :)

[@ThomFoolery1]

Wow! 😮 That's awesome!

[@1974fehmi]

@@ThomFoolery1 His name is Metin Türkcan 🎸

[@evrenuzun7036]

And Sebnem's drummer is the younger brother of the lead singer here :)

[@demirozmuhendislik2864]

best turkish metal band 🇹🇷👍

[@AlayliDracula]

I knew you'd like this. I also know you'll like "1000 in the eastland" (the live one uploaded in 2012) Also this one was about "Osman the 3rd" - 25th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (From wiki ); "Osman III was the younger half-brother of Mahmud I. When his father was deposed from the throne in 1703, he was taken back to Istanbul and imprisoned in the Kafes(the cage). Osman III lived in the Kafes for 51 years. [4] He was secretly circumcised on 17 April 1705 with the other princes here. He was among the princes in Ahmed's entourage. He also later made trips to the sultan inside and outside the city. Together with his elder brother Mahmud's embassy on October 1, 1730, he became the biggest prince waiting for the throne. Osman III lived most of his life as a prisoner in the palace, and as a consequence, he had some behavioural peculiarities when he took the throne. Unlike previous sultans, he hated music, and banished all musicians from the palace. According to Baron de Tott, Osman III was an angry and modest type of ruler."

[@marvelouson]

Same year (2007), same city (İstanbul), same place (Bostancı Gösteri Merkezi)... As in Şebnem Ferah concert video. I wish I were there, in İstanbul, in 2007. Thanks for the video!

[@emreonergor2142]

Been there, done that.

[@bazkeen]

That was really good. Awesome. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@sjackson666]

Hello. Thanks for this great review. They are probably the best and most famous metal band in Turkey. Their first name was Mezarkabul means "Grave acceptance" or Acceptance for Grave" something like that but later years they changed to more international and more recognisable name. I think they are really good. I have been listening them for over 20 years and still very much enjoy their songs. Anyways, stay safe. All the best

[@punch4882]

Wrong. They started to their career with the name of Pentagram. That name was not in use in these years. There was an american heavy metal band with the same name but they was not active in these years. When they return to music turkish Pentagram changed their name to Mezarkabul just for the albums relaesed outside of turkey. But they are still known as Pentagram in Turkey.

[@alexandremaireno-ni4ec]

​@@punch4882 correct!

Song is about Sultan's princes =) Ottoman History is full of princes killing their own brothers to become the Sultan. Also, check out the Solo Guitar. Metin Türkcan also played with Şebnem Ferah on that concert you made a video about. He is no longer playing with her, which is a shame :/

[@nehirovic7051]

You can also check their song 1000 in the eastland

[@aLeeqxw]

Great reaction video for great Turkish metal band Pentagram :) thank u so much

[@yavuzyilmaz_01]

I just came across this video of yours after watching your reaction to Sebnem Ferah's concert :) Pentagram uses social, historical and political issues in their songs quite often. You'll find lyrics from early poets, and notes from traditional songs. They are one of the earliest (popular) metal bands in Turkey, as well as creating songs in English & Turkish. I remember their songs from my early teen ages. (I am now 42 :) By the way, Pentagram is the band's original name, they then adapted Mezarkabul as their name and use both together (I guess until it's fully accepted and recognised) in different platforms. This song, as you put it, is about the reign of Ottoman sultans and the relationship with the heirs of the throne, and their siblings. Here is the title song (Mezarkabul) from the album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2ZZJaIn66WpdE

[@ainalrami]

It's nice to see my teenage legends here. thnx for the video..

[@sjackson666]

Many thanks for your review and great video. I must say that I am big fan of them for over 20 years and never got bored. They're really good

[@Unrecyclable]

You might wanna check out Sertap Erener - Ask She is phenomenal just like Sebnem.

[@1974fehmi]

I've seen your reaction video twice in a row, dear Thomas. I think I like the way the song's story and lyrics affect you. 😃🤘🏻🇹🇷

[@duygudenizusaklgil5257]

Woooowwww thank you for this video ❤️ ❤️ Pentagram ❤️

[@mrneofreud]

Reminds me Iced Earth... Btw guitarist Metin Türkcan is also the guitarist of Şebnem Ferah

[@sehnazoktay8030]

Thank you for reaction Thomas.

[@ciziroğlu]

Pentagram/Mezarkabul - Powerstage/Rotten Dogs (Live at 'BGM' / 04.02.07) HD kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpK9oX-dn8x2q7M

[@h.c.gaming]

Their original band name is Pentagram, but when they start to record english songs and try to reach rest of the world they saw there is another band named Pentagram so because of the copyright and that kind of situations they changed their name as Pentagram/Mezarkabul

[@Nobody-qd7zt]

the vocal is look like iron maiden's bruce dickinson, but i see that he is better than bruce. good work turkish vocal man.

[@aslhanyldrm7647]

Hi from Turkey !! Dude you should check out Mor ve Ötesi ''Bir Derdim Var''. You gonna love it !!!!

[@yonnicloverr]

wowww

[@fetihsen5909]

Türkiye'de işini en iyi en başarılı şekilde yapıp bunu Türkiye dışınada başarıyla taşımış metal müziğin efsane markası PENTAGRAM

[@tanselkahraman]

PENTAGRAM... oh god. Turkish best group

[@f.w503]

Turkish symphonic metal Almora - Güneşin Ozanları reaction please

[@tugvesancak]

Ooo onu biz bile unuttuk

[@shuppiluliuma2173]

Here's the story: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osman_III

[@s.b.3077]

Türkish metal bend with grait backround and sucsesful.We love Pentagram

[@kudurukk]

Legends :)

[@banliyö]

Thanks for reaction, could you react Hayko Cepkin-Hayvaaağ1n and Murder King-Alert or İnsanlar for Turkish brutal metal sample.

[@tugvesancak]

Başkan sen de bütün reaksiyon videolarının altındası🤟

[@gozdekurt123]

oriantal sounds in these song reminds me of orphaned land but vocal is cleaner here maybe it is because mezarkabul pentagram is older. (as long as i know but i might be wrong)

[@kerematamer3226]

You should also listen behind the veil from the anotolian album

[@asumanturkoz1578]

❤

[@mehmetayhanbozyokus8949]

Thx for reaction. Plz Murder King - Ben Her Gün Artık Sen and Murder King - İnsanlar.

[@1974fehmi]

I'm fixing it. I listened for the third time. 😃😉

[@ThomFoolery1]

Haha I am honoured, thank you! :D

[@1974fehmi]

@@ThomFoolery1 You're always welcome Thomas 😃

[@kerematamer3226]

Mezarkabul is the album name and the pentagram is the band name

[@sylarbennet3349]

Hayko Cepkin -HAYVAN REACT. PLSSSSS

[@Fotosentez]

Try Pentagram/Mezarkabul - Bir and Özlem Tekin - Kargalar

[@tanselkahraman]

Did you know that all melodies are hymns?

[@yasinuysal3895]

can u react to acil servis - bebek its a awsome rock song and the artist has a very powerful voice

[@alperenbayyurt2048]

Şebnem Ferah - Ben bir mülteciyim veya Çakıl taşları videosu gelir mi acaba rica etsem 😊

[@Angerplate]

They cant use the name "PENTAGRAM" worldwide cause another band has rights. They are known as PENTAGRAM in Turkey but they use" NEZARKABUL" at World Wide arena.

[@sabrigulseven3064]

Mezarkabul*

[@lifesblood100]

turkish metal recommendations: burial invocation, diabolizer, sarinvomit, engulfed, thrashfire.. also septage and taphos have turkish drummers.. turkish punk recommendations: die in vain, poster-iti, the raws pls react these bands!!! thanks for the reaction videos!!!!!

[@tugvesancak]

Bizim kaavede çalan oğlanlar var ya, onu da söyleseydin... neydi ya adları:)

[@marcuszaja6589]

First!

[@marcuszaja6589]

Do "Sonsuz" Akkustik version kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLZfaOcaZyXnKc There are two bands called Pentagram - that's why the other name.

[@turkevlat]

Bir gün bütün Dünya öğrenecek, TÜRKLERİN müziğin her alanında en iyisi olduğunu 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 Sadece müzikte değil bir çok alanda olduğunuda 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 Hoş geldiniz ÇILGIN TÜRKLERİN dünyasına 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@prometheus1648]

Hayko Cepkin hayvann plss

[@keremstein4388]

Please Rammstein- Weiner Blut kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yrhmeclM-oaLc Rammstein- Puppe kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6K2apSfhdN-qNU

[@gosterilmeyenler1018]

I advise pentagram to apokalips...

[@tazmaniacy]

ne güzel lan Türklerden izleme sayısı kasacam diye video yapayım oh mis.... şu anda izlenme sayısı 12k civarında .. 11k dan fazlası Türkiyede izlenmiştir zaten.... İngilizce yorum yapan Türk arkadaşlarda ayrı bir komik. lakjdsfkasjdjlkafjlaf ooohh yeaaahh great music you know please react our music Thomas.... Olum PENTAGRAM büyüktür.... buralara konu etmeyin lütfen.. Pentagram (Mezarkabul) hakettiği yer WACKEN dır... böyle komik komik işler değil.. heee bu arada Dear THOMAS you are good This Song is about a Ottoman King and his childs bla bla bla bla bla please read a little about Turkiye.

[@yetkin6417]

ne bos yapmissin be. Pentagram'i en az 10 kere canli izledim, metal muzik dinlemeye Unspoken albumleriyle basladim, benim icin yerleri cok ayridir ama reaction videosu olmasina mutlu oldum. Bu adamlar zaten bilinirlikleri olmadigi icin yurtdisinda WACKEN'a cikamadilar. Muzik kaliteleri her zaman yeterli olmasina ragmen. O yuzden boyle videolarla yayilip yurtdisinda bilinirliklerinin artmasi lazim ki sonunda hak ettikleri yerlerde konser versinler.

[@turkevlat]

Haykırarak güldüm 😛😛😛🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@emrecanozturk-jj1zg]

🤘🎸🇹🇷