First recorded in Smyrna in 1907. It's a traditional song from Asia Minor sung in Greek and Turkish.
I love this one.
The version I've heard doesn't sound quite so Arabic, though!
And a very pretty version here.
I think I'd like it better without the zither. That doesn't seem to work that well with the other instruments.
Heh... I first typed "restaurants" instead of "instruments". I was reminded of a Moroccan restaurant. :)
Not just Arabic, but with a dash of Bhangra, too. :)
Tha Spaso Koupes
Yes, but I do like the Eleni & Souzana version, it's very good!
It seems like the kind of song that would be a big hit in Israel too :-)
The first one was also great because of how Arabic it was, although it left something to be desired.
I just finished listening to the title link, I enjoyed the music and singing, I found it to be very soothing.
I didn't really like the dancing, though.
And the #4 is the same song! The people look so happy, even the ones without microphones are mouthing the words. What is this song about, zorkie? What are the ladies at the end saying?
Bhangra is Punjabi or some such.
I will break cups over the words you said And glasses over the bitter words Aman aman, I am burning Aman aman, I love you Aman, belly dance Last night I saw you in my dream and your hair was laying across my chest
I will break cups over the words you said And glasses over the bitter words
Aman aman, I am burning Aman aman, I love you Aman, belly dance
Last night I saw you in my dream and your hair was laying across my chest
And here's a Turkish version.
Ignore the ladies at the end of the second video, it was from some show, that's why I wasn't crazy about this particular video, bad chopping job :-)
Thanks, zorks. I thought it was connected since they were also doing needlepoint!
All the versions are very different. The Turkish video was more disco-ish, I thought that was Papa John Phillips singing :-)
Anyway, thanks for the links, I've been trying to listen to music before turning in.
Yes, solus and I are in charge of keeping you all updated on Russian and Greek songs.
Well, I appreciate it. It makes me feel like I know about places that I will probably never see :-)
But if you ever do visit, you'll be able to sing like a native.
Ha! I wish! That style of singing looks very difficult.
If we ever win the lottery, we would both be happy being "on the road" indefinitely :-)
Good night, zorkie, sweet dreams!
Good night florrie mou, sleep well.
29 comments, latest by zorkmidden at 11:17 pm 3/25
First recorded in Smyrna in 1907. It's a traditional song from Asia Minor sung in Greek and Turkish.
I love this one.
The version I've heard doesn't sound quite so Arabic, though!
And a very pretty version here.
I can't find the version we have and it's the prettiest of them all.
I can't find the version we have and it's the prettiest of them all.
I guess we could upload it for the peasants.
I think I'd like it better without the zither. That doesn't seem to work that well with the other instruments.
Heh... I first typed "restaurants" instead of "instruments". I was reminded of a Moroccan restaurant. :)
I guess we could upload it for the peasants.
Yes please. Let them eat cake.
Not just Arabic, but with a dash of Bhangra, too. :)
Tha Spaso Koupes
Not just Arabic, but with a dash of Bhangra, too. :)
No idea what Bhangra is, but whatever it is, they probably stole it from the Arabs.
Yes, but I do like the Eleni & Souzana version, it's very good!
It seems like the kind of song that would be a big hit in Israel too :-)
Yes, they were beautiful. I just didn't care for the video.
The first one was also great because of how Arabic it was, although it left something to be desired.
I just finished listening to the title link, I enjoyed the music and singing, I found it to be very soothing.
I didn't really like the dancing, though.
And the #4 is the same song! The people look so happy, even the ones without microphones are mouthing the words. What is this song about, zorkie? What are the ladies at the end saying?
That orchestration was very pretty.
Bhangra is Punjabi or some such.
Here's a rough translation:
And here's a Turkish version.
Ignore the ladies at the end of the second video, it was from some show, that's why I wasn't crazy about this particular video, bad chopping job :-)
Thanks, zorks. I thought it was connected since they were also doing needlepoint!
All the versions are very different. The Turkish video was more disco-ish, I thought that was Papa John Phillips singing :-)
Anyway, thanks for the links, I've been trying to listen to music before turning in.
Yes, solus and I are in charge of keeping you all updated on Russian and Greek songs.
Well, I appreciate it.
It makes me feel like I know about places that I will probably never see :-)
But if you ever do visit, you'll be able to sing like a native.
Ha! I wish! That style of singing looks very difficult.
If we ever win the lottery, we would both be happy being "on the road" indefinitely :-)
Good night, zorkie, sweet dreams!
Good night florrie mou, sleep well.