Wow. You've just tear my heart apart. You know, I am subscribed to your channel because Scandinavian folk music is my crush for years, but now... Thank you. Thank you from Ukrainian.
Same here! I'm a Ukrainian (although I live In USA for over 20 years), and I love all things Scandi. I've read about Gammalsvenskby about 10 years ago, I remember being super fascinated by their story. Hearing this sad song now in this time has me in tears. Much love 💙💛
I was just researching some of the roots of the Germans from Russia who immigrated to U.S., Canada, and South America. They were encouraged to settle in Russia by Catherine the Great, who wanted to populate parts of Russia, so many Germans settled there. They were promised that they could maintain their language, religion and other traditions, as well as being told they would not have to serve in the army. When that condition changed, many left the area rather than be forced into military service. Many of these folks were Mennonites, whose creed as pacifists did not allow them to serve in the military. These folks must have been the source of the name "Old Sweden" as you mentioned the German name. When learning about the German settlers I remembered hearing of a community of Swedish speakers who lived in an isolated village in Russia. (Now Ukraine) and how their language dialect was an important feature of their culture, and that linguists found it to be the most pure strain of Old Swedish. They maintained their language in their isolation, unlike Swedish speakers in Sweden, whose speech became altered by the influence of other cultures, and exchanges brought on by contact with travellers, immigrants and trade with people from many backgrounds. I am of Swedish heritage, and am interested in Swedish folk music, especially the nyckelharpa. I have enjoyed watching quite a few of your you tube videos, and am especially glad to come across this one where you share so much history!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of music and history.
The world is a small town. The story of Gammalsvenskby hits home because of family connections. On my father's side, the family immigrated to the US from the Odessa region after having moved to Odessa from Germany at the invitation of Katheryn the Great.
It is a beautiful piece. It reminds me in some ways of an Estonian composer who make quite an impression on me in my younger days, Arvo Part. The text is very powerful, and relevant today. Thank you. 💛💛💛
Thank you. Yes I can imagine that there would be similarities with other Estonian pieces, given that the Ukrainian Swedes came from an Estonian island...
A fairly large number of those from Gammalsvenskby who moved to Sweden later chose to move back to Gammalsvenskby. They did not thrive in Sweden because many of them were not treated well during their stay in Sweden
Yes, I read about that, it's a really sad bit of the story. I couldn't include everything here (and the there-and-back-again bits are quickly confusing).
The Estonian Swedes were probably moved to Dagö from Öland by a Danish priest during the time when the good Christians tried to save the poor souls of the pagans in Livonia.
Quel chant profond et hypnotique emprunt d'une fascinante beauté inexplicable. Quelle histoire que ce village Ukrainien. Elle n'est pas sans rappeler d'ailleurs celle du peuple Suomi, dans l'autre sens ou presque et depuis quelque part en Asie centrale. Sinon belle et profonde évocation de l'Ukraine, de la culture qui fait les peuples et, dans votre jolie coiffure à l'Ukrainienne, le poème de leur drapeau qui dit : "Aux confins, sous le ciel bleu, les champs de blé"... sublime... tout le contraire du crépuscule...vive les chants et ceux qui les font, vive les Emelie, vive la vie, vive le chant de la vie.
@@Thomas.Wright Not sure why you were so moved unless it was the spell check mistake of "Sting" when i meant "Strong" but you are welcome to watch away. Be happy.
@@Thomas.Wright I AM an Old Fart who plays acoustic guitar, banjo etc so i have heard of Sting but I'm may never have heard one of thier songs. Gla to understand the comment. Thankyou.
If you said it, I keep missing it. But I would think that this community was Lutheran. If so, I have something in common with them. Also, a man I once knew who was influential in my life had connections to certain Lutheran communities in Ukraine. I just want you to know this, because there are multiple reasons why I connect to this history.
I actually almost included in the video that the Svenskbyborna were Lutheran, but I thought it didn't add much to the story itself so I removed it in an attempt to shorten the duration of video (which is always my problem ^^).
Gammalsvenskby blev befriat för någon/några veckor sedan... 😊
Very inspiring... Дякую дуже
Wow. You've just tear my heart apart. You know, I am subscribed to your channel because Scandinavian folk music is my crush for years, but now... Thank you. Thank you from Ukrainian.
Thank you so much, and I am very glad I could bring you meaningful music.
Same here! I'm a Ukrainian (although I live In USA for over 20 years), and I love all things Scandi. I've read about Gammalsvenskby about 10 years ago, I remember being super fascinated by their story. Hearing this sad song now in this time has me in tears. Much love 💙💛
Thank you so very much for this😂 I am an descendent of the few that migrated to Canada. I love learning more of my ancestors
Yes apparently quite a few Ukrainian Esto-Swedes moved to Canada. I'm happy to read from one of their descendants =)
I was just researching some of the roots of the Germans from Russia who immigrated to U.S., Canada, and South America. They were encouraged to settle in Russia by Catherine the Great, who wanted to populate parts of Russia, so many Germans settled there. They were promised that they could maintain their language, religion and other traditions, as well as being told they would not have to serve in the army. When that condition changed, many left the area rather than be forced into military service. Many of these folks were Mennonites, whose creed as pacifists did not allow them to serve in the military. These folks must have been the source of the name "Old Sweden" as you mentioned the German name. When learning about the German settlers I remembered hearing of a community of Swedish speakers who lived in an isolated village in Russia. (Now Ukraine) and how their language dialect was an important feature of their culture, and that linguists found it to be the most pure strain of Old Swedish. They maintained their language in their isolation, unlike Swedish speakers in Sweden, whose speech became altered by the influence of other cultures, and exchanges brought on by contact with travellers, immigrants and trade with people from many backgrounds. I am of Swedish heritage, and am interested in Swedish folk music, especially the nyckelharpa. I have enjoyed watching quite a few of your you tube videos, and am especially glad to come across this one where you share so much history!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of music and history.
The world is a small town. The story of Gammalsvenskby hits home because of family connections. On my father's side, the family immigrated to the US from the Odessa region after having moved to Odessa from Germany at the invitation of Katheryn the Great.
Thank you for the music and songs you share with us, and for your support. Greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦
All my support to you ! Hope you're doing okay.
They did not decide to move, they were forcebly moved and half of them died in the walk. A forgotten death-walk.
It is a beautiful piece. It reminds me in some ways of an Estonian composer who make quite an impression on me in my younger days, Arvo Part. The text is very powerful, and relevant today. Thank you. 💛💛💛
Thank you. Yes I can imagine that there would be similarities with other Estonian pieces, given that the Ukrainian Swedes came from an Estonian island...
3:10 (🇪🇪) YAY! MY HOMELAND!
oh what, i got BLOW MY MIND! 🤯
Tack för din berättelse och sáng❤️🇸🇪
This is a story I knew, but totally forgotten about 🫣.
This must not be forgotten! Thank you for the reminder, and of course, the lovely song 🇸🇪🇺🇦
I agree, it's the kind of incredible, sad yet strong story that deserves to be remembered. Thank you for your words
Wow. I learning history they never talked about in school.
Was here to reply so I had to listen again. Thank you for putting this together!
A fairly large number of those from Gammalsvenskby who moved to Sweden later chose to move back to Gammalsvenskby. They did not thrive in Sweden because many of them were not treated well during their stay in Sweden
Yes, I read about that, it's a really sad bit of the story. I couldn't include everything here (and the there-and-back-again bits are quickly confusing).
Det är ju jävligt illa!
We all know you from before as a very good teacher. This lesson though is extraordinary. Thank You, Emelie!
Thank you for these words !
So much heart in this video. 🕊❤
My lord it’s beautiful 🎉hi from chernivci
Thank you !
The Estonian Swedes were probably moved to Dagö from Öland by a Danish priest during the time when the good Christians tried to save the poor souls of the pagans in Livonia.
Thanks for the extra info, sounds very possible indeed as the Baltic states were the latest to be christianised in Europe.
It should be Ormsö not Dagö. The priest's name was Orm, hence the Swedish name Ormsö. In Estonian, the island is called Vormsi.
Sad & Beautiful indeed. 💛💔💙
nice video and bella emelie
Very nice! :)
Opps. That is “strong and beautiful!”
Quel chant profond et hypnotique emprunt d'une fascinante beauté inexplicable. Quelle histoire que ce village Ukrainien. Elle n'est pas sans rappeler d'ailleurs celle du peuple Suomi, dans l'autre sens ou presque et depuis quelque part en Asie centrale.
Sinon belle et profonde évocation de l'Ukraine, de la culture qui fait les peuples et, dans votre jolie coiffure à l'Ukrainienne, le poème de leur drapeau qui dit : "Aux confins, sous le ciel bleu, les champs de blé"... sublime... tout le contraire du crépuscule...vive les chants et ceux qui les font, vive les Emelie, vive la vie, vive le chant de la vie.
Very nicely done ! Sting and beautiful….
"EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE, EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE,
EVERY BOND YOU BREAK, EVERY SMILE YOU FAKE,
I'LL BE WATCHING YOU."
@@Thomas.Wright Not sure why you were so moved unless it was the spell check mistake of "Sting" when i meant "Strong" but you are welcome to watch away. Be happy.
@@yeoldfart8762 If you didn't guess, that was a lyric from Sting.
@@Thomas.Wright I AM an Old Fart who plays acoustic guitar, banjo etc so i have heard of Sting but I'm may never have heard one of thier songs. Gla to understand the comment. Thankyou.
I remember my oldering German Language teacher. She was from Estonia. She did not like communists at all. HAHA.
I do not Either.
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Wow 💙💛 Jag har aldrig vetat om Svenskarna i Ukraina 🥰
If you said it, I keep missing it. But I would think that this community was Lutheran. If so, I have something in common with them. Also, a man I once knew who was influential in my life had connections to certain Lutheran communities in Ukraine. I just want you to know this, because there are multiple reasons why I connect to this history.
I actually almost included in the video that the Svenskbyborna were Lutheran, but I thought it didn't add much to the story itself so I removed it in an attempt to shorten the duration of video (which is always my problem ^^).
@@EmelieWaldken maybe you could include extra notes with references in the description for people who would like to know more?
@@ayacyte443 I will include links =)
Gustav III on the other hand, got som more advanced europeean habits.
Sweden supports Ukraine to 100%! 🇸🇪❤🇺🇦 Sverige kommer alltid att stå med Ukraina!
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Щиро дякуємо
Slava Ukraini 💛💙