The oldest song in the world, 1st or the 2nd century CE, Seikilos Epitaph｜YKband

The artists YK band (Yerko Lorca & Kuan Yin) interpret with the lyre of stele from Luna, their version of the oldest preserved Greek song complete, the Seikilos Epitaph.
The Seikilos epitaph is the oldest surviving complete musical composition, including musical notation. The epitaph has been variously dated, but seems to be either from the 1st or the 2nd century CE.
The lyrics sing in ancient greeks, the meaning is
"While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and time demands his tribute."
The Epitaph was discovered in 1883 by Sir W. M. Ramsay in Tralleis, a small town near Aydın.
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[@nerthus4685]

Seikilos wrote this (or had it written) for his wife Euterpe in lamentation of her death. Euterpe was named for the muse of music. Perhaps they were musicians devoted to the muse. It appears she blessed them as this song is still expressing the great love he had for her 2000 years later.

[@YKband]

Thank you very much for sharing this version. A story could be possible.
A warm hug from both of you.😃❤️

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

Your story makes the song more poignantly beautiful ❤ Please, may I ask how you learned about it? 🙂

[@Tiberon098]

I wonder what Seikilos would think about his song being heard and enjoyed by the entire world?

[@YKband]

Nobody knows....we can only enjoy it :)

[@mikey_paw]

"Ὅσον ζῇς, φαίνου,
Hoson zês, phainou,
While you live, shine,
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ·
mêden holôs su lupou;
have no grief at all;
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν,
pros oligon esti to zên,
life exists only for a short while,
τὸ τέλος ὁ xρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.
to telos ho chronos apaitei.
and time demands its toll."

[@xionizi]

I absolutely love it. I'm greek and I feel honoured and thankful from listening to your interpretation. What I enjoy even more is how such an old song lives on and can still be meaningful and touch people's hearts. Have a good day! ^^

[@YKband]

Wow thank you very much for your beautiful words. That help me a lot for can I still do our job. We hope you are OK. Now we have more videos for you can enjoy some kind of life concerts. A big hug from both. 🥰🙏🏻

[@ChrisKaracrazy]

You guys are giving me chills
Am from Cyprus and i learn that song when i was in high school
and just seeing not Greek musicians performing the oldest Greek song
the feeling is amazing and speechless
keep up the good work
=) =) =)

[@YKband]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your opinion. We are very honored to be able to perform songs from the ancestors of the Greek with all our respect and love. A warm hug from both. 😘

[@mikesSoul789]

The people back then were the exact same as me and you , we are all humans

[@YKband]

totally agree dear. Hugs 😃

[@enarmonion]

- Το αρχαιότερο γνωστό τραγούδι στον κόσμο είναι ελληνικό. Ακούστε το!
Πρόκειται για τον επιτάφιο του Σείκιλου, [Seikilos Epitaph], Έλληνα που έζησε τον 2ο αιώνα π.Χ στην αρχαία πόλη Τράλλεις της Μικράς Ασίας (σημερινό Αϊδίνιο).
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ΟΣΟΝ ΖΗΣ ΦΑΙΝΟΥ,
ΜΗΔΕΝ ΟΛΩΣ ΣΥ ΛΥΠΟΥ.
ΠΡΟΣ ΟΛΙΓΟΝ ΕΣΤΙ ΤΟ ΖΗΝ,
ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ Ο ΧΡΟΝΟΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΕΙ.
Βρέθηκε χαραγμένο σε επιτύμβια κυλινδρική στήλη ύψους 40 εκατοστών κατά την διάρκεια ανασκαφής το 1883. Κατά την διάρκεια της Μικρασιατικής καταστροφής χάθηκε ανακαλύφθηκε όμως αργότερα στον κήπο μιάς γυναίκας που το χρησιμοποιούσε σαν ανθοστήλη. Σήμερα η στήλη φιλοξενείται στο εθνικό μουσείο της Δανίας.(!!!)
Περιέχει επίγραμμα δώδεκα λέξεων και ένα τραγούδι δεκαεφτά λέξεων. Στην κορυφή αναγράφεται το όνομα του δημιουργού και τον λόγο που το έγραψε:
ΕΙΚΩΝ Η ΛΙΘΟΣ ΕΙΜΙ. ΤΙΘΗΣΙ ΜΕ ΣΕΙΚΙΛΟΣ ΕΝΘΑ ΜΝΗΜΗΣ ΑΘΑΝΑΤΟΥ ΣΗΜΑ ΠΟΛΥΧΡΟΝΙΟΝ «Εγώ η πέτρα είμαι μια εικόνα. Με έβαλε εδώ ο Σείκιλος ως διαχρονικό σήμα αθάνατης μνήμης». Κατόπιν, στη μέση της στήλης είναι χαραγμένοι οι στίχοι και τα σύμβολα της μελωδίας που οι Έλληνες χρησιμοποιούσαν τότε (φρυγικού τύπου).
ΟΣΟΝ ΖΗΣ ΦΑΙΝΟΥ,
ΜΗΔΕΝ ΟΛΩΣ ΣΥ ΛΥΠΟΥ.
ΠΡΟΣ ΟΛΙΓΟΝ ΕΣΤΙ ΤΟ ΖΗΝ,
ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ Ο ΧΡΟΝΟΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΕΙ.
Όσο ζεις λάμπε,
καθόλου μη λυπάσαι.
Για λίγο διαρκεί η ζωή,
ο χρόνος απαιτεί την πληρωμή του.
( Και σε λογοτεχνική μετάφραση του Σωτήρη Κακίση :
Γέλα και γλέντα όσο ζεις,
η λύπη μη σε παίρνει.
Γιατί είναι λίγη η ζωή,
κι ο χρόνος την τελειώνει. )
Στο κάτω μέρος της στήλης αναφέρεται το πρόσωπο στο οποίο αφιερώνεται: ΣΕΙΚΙΛΟΣ ΕΥΤΕΡΠΗΙ (ο Σείκιλος στην Ευτέρπη).

[@georgekoul]

Το αρχαιότερο είναι το Hurrian Hymn, 1400 π. Χ. και ανακαλύφθηκε στη σημερινή Συρία.

[@GuitarUniverse2013]

If this sounds familiar to your ear it’s because it’s one of the most commonly used modes for rock ‘n’ roll. Known as mixolydian, it is basically a major scale with the seventh-degree flated by a half-step. The tonal center is G. The two chords are Gmaj and Fmaj, and the scale is G mixolydian. A G major scale would be played: g, a, b, c, d, e, f#, g. But the G mixolydian scale, with the 7th degree flated, is: g, a, b, c, d, e, f, g. I love the way this guy plays the Greek Lyre, especially the harmonics.

[@YKband]

Dear GuitarUn. Thank you for sharing your analysis and your opinion. We are very happy with our version of the Epitaph of Seikilos. hugs from both 🥰

[@srothbardt]

It's still beautiful. From sorrow comes song. Good performance.

[@YKband]

Thank you very much! A big hug from both 😃🙏🏻

[@sylvialopez3846]

Vi su video atravez de mi suscripción a la nat geo . Y la investigación y el proceso de recuperar los instrumentos, sonidos y letra es todo un esfuerzo a reconocer me parecen maravillosos

[@YKband]

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos gusta conocer las impresiones tras escuchar nuestros arreglos. Espero que podamos seguir subiendo contenido que te agrade. Un cálido abrazo de ambos desde Taiwán 😃🙏🏻❤️

[@alexka9245]

Lyrics of a broken heart, poor Seikilos 🤗here a hug. This man really loved his wife dearly. 💞

[@YKband]

Thanks dear for comment. a big hug 😘

[@προπαππούς]

I absolutely love this. I only listened to it at least 20 times in a row. Fantastic.

[@YKband]

Thank you very much dear! Hope we can have more music do you like it. A big hug from both 🥰

[@ak0siivan208]

NIce

[@YKband]

Thank you dear!

[@aktina-music]

Θαυμάσιο! Μπράβο! (Amazing! Bravo!)

[@YKband]

Thank you very much dear hugs ❤️

[@Thomas_Geist]

Very beautiful. Very creative and may even by accident sound remotely similar to the original. I would so love to be able to hear the actual song as originally performed since it would provide such insight into the culture and world view. If someone 1000 years from now found a poem with things like Cmaj, Gmaj7 over it they may be able to reproduce the cords, but the melody would be lost. One could sing almost anything to tie the cords together and even in modern times the cord structure of a song may become the launching pad for a host of melodies. I’d love to be convinced. I’d give half my savings to hear a true Egyptian song, but sadly I am left only to imagine.

[@YKband]

that is the destiny of us, nostalgic of the true ancient music. We may not like the sound of it, but it would be great to listen. Hugs.

[@nicholas_pascucci]

Where did you get your lyre from? It sounds beautiful, and I'd love to know who made it!

[@YKband]

Thanks, here a link of interview from National Geographic to us, hugs;
historia.nationalgeographic.com.es/a/dos-musicos-a-busqueda-sonidos-prehistoria_16164?noutil=regqer&fbclid=IwAR08Mu23qPZzQbIifwlvQk5PxO95onYYLb0PA416UTHZOR-Rl0JCgoLbzw8

[@Xezlec]

Beautiful interpretation. Not very authentic, but that's ok.

[@mariaverdasca153]

The first time I watched this, I cried

[@mariaverdasca153]

Ok actually it's the fifth time I've watched this and I'm crying yet again

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, this is cool

[@fredmirandadiaz1111]

Me encanta tu interpretación. La tomo como referencia a mi introducción a la lira. Me cuesta entender la pronunciación o leerla desde lo que he encontrado. La aprendo mientras me apronto a contruir una Lira. Saludos desde La Serena, Chile.

[@fredmirandadiaz1111]

@@YKband muy agradecido por sus palabras. Es bonito ver el amor que les conecta.

[@YKband]

Thank you so much for your words, Glad you enjoy it! You can also hear more music from us here ➝ snd.click/rdb

[@capricornpisces3725]

Beautiful!

[@photokorinos]

Ευγε!!!

[@YKband]

Thank you so much Geronimo ! You can also hear more music from us here ➝ snd.click/rdb

[@MrDeanGr]

Πολύ καλά !!
σ ευχαριστούμε από την Ελλάδα για τον σεβασμό που
δείχνεις στην μουσική μας και στο αρχαιότερο κομμάτι

[@YKband]

Thank you very much. An honor to be able to perform songs from the Greek ancestors with respect and love. Hugs

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, this is the first time i heard this song

[@xirtus]

it's like, ancient tho ruclips.net/video/cX8a_8ia1bE/видео.html

[@matthias18gr]

Is this in mixolydian scale ?

[@rowo175]

COOOOL

[@littlewitchlucy5050]

How beautiful song
I love the music & the voice.
beautiful...

[@YKband]

Thank you very much dear. hugs 😃

[@Krapsiotis]

amazing

[@scarhettscarhett662]

I have no words how magnificent this was

[@JkrJolt]

Absolutely wonderful. 🥰

[@YKband]

Thank you dear, one day you have to come to see our live concert

[@dimitryrusu4022]

Божественно!

[@vintotal]

謝謝你們來東華大學！

[@vaggelismarinopoulos334]

Greek rap: ruclips.net/video/yX_jATBB434/видео.html

[@YKband]

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[@stukadereninnederland]

What is the instrument she's playing? Asking for my paper which is due this Friday!

[@mikesSoul789]

Did you get your paper in on time ?

[@YKband]

It is called Guzheng. A type of harp from china.

[@tanyach2582]

酷

[@nuribelcp3975]

Precioso vídeo, preciosa presentación e interpretación. Un regalazo¡ Sólo hay una cosa k no me ha gustado mucho: La voz de Kuan Yin se oye muy lejana a mi parecer. Con amor, respeto y admiración.

[@YKband]

Lo arreglaremos para la próxima. Abrazos de ambos

[@rafaartist]

maravilhoso

[@drazzle6267]

The original " Sweet Child of Mine".

[@fruitblossomblue1133]

So beautiful

[@YKband]

Thanks dear. hugs from both

[@LelaMi79]

Excellent ❤

[@YKband]

Thanks dear! Hugs 🥰

[@Krapsiotis]

Xie Xie

[@Krapsiotis]

@@YKband Kung Hai Fut Choy may the year of the Rat bring you good luck, peace, love and happiness.And more wonderful amazing talent from YK band xxx kiss kiss kiss from Costa of Greece

[@hunnyrabbit7849]

you have such a beautiful voice

[@gwentomlinson4205]

Beautiful

[@YKband]

Thank you!!

[@AtelierMusicalWaldorf]

Gracias! Hermoso!!!

[@YKband]

Gracias a ti también por tu tiempo para escuchar y comentar. Abrazos de ambos 😃❤️

[@noonesland2471]

Bellísimo

[@YKband]

Gracias! Abrazos de ambos 🥰

[@郭靖-p4l]

Это хорошо

[@YKband]

Thanks dear! hugs

[@srlevizinho1231]

PERFEITO

[@YKband]

Obrigado 🙏🏻😃❤️

[@srlevizinho1231]

@@YKband 😀❤👍🏼

[@陳藝方-r8o]

這首歌好美 ❤❤❤

[@YKband]

親愛的藝方！謝謝你喜歡：）這裡可以聽到更多我們的音樂唷～snd.click/rdb