This album is a celebration of the fact that ancient Celtic music had a considerable influence on the music of the ancient mediterranean region, including the music of ancient Turkey .... The Celts (or Galatians as the Ancient Turk's referred to the Celts) were invited to settle in ancient Anatolia (a region roughly corresponding to the provinces of Ankara, Çorum, and Yozgat, in modern Turkey) by King Nicomedes I of Bithynia; King Nicomedes required military help in a dynastic struggle against his brother. (The King hired the Celts as mercenaries - and gave them land - Galatia - as part of their payment). Three Celtic tribes numbering about 10,000 fighting men and about the same number of women and children, divided into three tribes, Trocmi, Tolistobogii and Tectosages, accepted the invitation and fought for King Nicomedes I. This Celtic migration led to the establishment of a long-lived "Galatian" territory in central Anatolia - again, roughly corresponding to the provinces of Ankara, Çorum, and Yozgat, in modern Turkey, and included the eastern part of ancient Phrygia - this "territory" became known as Galatia. After fighting for the Bithynian King Nicomedes, the Celts ultimately settled and after being strengthened by fresh arrivals from their clans in Europe, the Celts overran Bithynia and supported themselves by plundering neighbouring countries. The Celts who inhabited this region were called "Galatians" by the ancient Romans and the ancient Turks - as testified to by the "Letters to the Galatians" written by St. Paul and recorded in the New Testament .... On the way to Galatia, the Celts defeated the Roman Legions in the Battle of Allia (390 BC) 11 miles outside Rome. After the victory over the Roman Legions, the Celts "sacked" Rome. 100 years later (279 BC) the Celts defeated the Greeks at the Second Battle of Thermopylae. 200 years earlier, in 480 BC, "The 400" Greeks had defeated the Persian army at the same site. This is the forgotten history of the Celtic people and the almost 600 years during which the Celts had considerable influence on the art and music of the ancient mediterranean region.
I wonder when did the celts left this region of modern Turkey? Since the first Turks (called seljouk empire most appropriate) first appeared the 11th century, maybe Celts didn't really coexisted with "ancient Turks".
But the "oriental" instruments are played by two Greeks (Socrates Sinopoulos and Panos Dimitrakopoulos) and an Armenian (Haig Yazdjian). I think that Loreena wanted to perform a homage to the oriental music altogether, not exclusively Turkish music.
ABSOLUTELY DIVINE, EXOTIC, MAGICAL INCOMPARABLE!!! LOREENA MCKENNIT HAS A A BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE + INCOMPARABLE VOICE!!! LOVELY ORCHESTRATION!! TQ FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT CAPTIVATES ME TO ANOTHER DIMENSION. "MARCO POLO" TQ
ABSOLUTAMENTE EXQUISITO Y DIVINO!! LOREENA MCKINNIT UNA VOZ BELLISIMA!!! MÚSICA PRECIOSA E EXOTICA!!! EXCELENTE MÚSICA!!! GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ESTA BELLA MÚSICA!!! DESLUMBRANTE!!!
When I first heard of Ms. Mckennitt, I was working 3rd shift, listening to late night radio. She played this song, and I bought the album. Great talent that she has inspired us. Thanks for sharing
Sabemos q no nosso país quantidade nunca foi sinônimo de qualidade, Loreena está além do alcance cultural de muitos por estes terem ausência do bom gosto mesmo. Amo as músicas dela desde sempre.
What a marvelous place,should have been the East! ....a Scottish woman from Canada can hear and be inspired by it's music and history,after centuries...
I went out 6 days a week for 10 years going from live venue to venue, not getting paid to do it, heh. It doesn't get better than this when it comes to live.
This album is a celebration of the fact that ancient Celtic music had a considerable influence on the music of the ancient mediterranean region, including the music of ancient Turkey .... The Celts (or Galatians as the Ancient Turk's referred to the Celts) were invited to settle in ancient Anatolia (a region roughly corresponding to the provinces of Ankara, Çorum, and Yozgat, in modern Turkey) by King Nicomedes I of Bithynia; King Nicomedes required military help in a dynastic struggle against his brother. (The King hired the Celts as mercenaries - and gave them land - Galatia - as part of their payment). Three Celtic tribes numbering about 10,000 fighting men and about the same number of women and children, divided into three tribes, Trocmi, Tolistobogii and Tectosages, accepted the invitation and fought for King Nicomedes I.
This Celtic migration led to the establishment of a long-lived "Galatian" territory in central Anatolia - again, roughly corresponding to the provinces of Ankara, Çorum, and Yozgat, in modern Turkey, and included the eastern part of ancient Phrygia - this "territory" became known as Galatia. After fighting for the Bithynian King Nicomedes, the Celts ultimately settled and after being strengthened by fresh arrivals from their clans in Europe, the Celts overran Bithynia and supported themselves by plundering neighbouring countries. The Celts who inhabited this region were called "Galatians" by the ancient Romans and the ancient Turks - as testified to by the "Letters to the Galatians" written by St. Paul and recorded in the New Testament ....
On the way to Galatia, the Celts defeated the Roman Legions in the Battle of Allia (390 BC) 11 miles outside Rome. After the victory over the Roman Legions, the Celts "sacked" Rome. 100 years later (279 BC) the Celts defeated the Greeks at the Second Battle of Thermopylae. 200 years earlier, in 480 BC, "The 400" Greeks had defeated the Persian army at the same site.
This is the forgotten history of the Celtic people and the almost 600 years during which the Celts had considerable influence on the art and music of the ancient mediterranean region.
I wonder when did the celts left this region of modern Turkey? Since the first Turks (called seljouk empire most appropriate) first appeared the 11th century, maybe Celts didn't really coexisted with "ancient Turks".
Quite fascinating and illustrative response. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the explanation -- it explains sooo much. Thanks, Mark. I've learned a lot.
But the "oriental" instruments are played by two Greeks (Socrates Sinopoulos and Panos Dimitrakopoulos) and an Armenian (Haig Yazdjian). I think that Loreena wanted to perform a homage to the oriental music altogether, not exclusively Turkish music.
Absolutely fantastic history!!! thanks so very much for posting this - I'm deeply moved by your description ~
The entire band looks like they are having a blast playing this song.
Its one of the most ROBUST songs I heard in my 42 years, they are digging it.
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Isso é tão sensacional, parece q eu to ai, parece q eu faço parte da música
Isso mesmo! Marco Polo que eu estava procurando.
My favorite song by far.
Sublime Lorena y Maravillosa Granada
Yo estuve allí...un lujo
ABSOLUTELY DIVINE,
EXOTIC, MAGICAL
INCOMPARABLE!!!
LOREENA MCKENNIT HAS A A BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE + INCOMPARABLE VOICE!!!
LOVELY ORCHESTRATION!!
TQ FOR SHARING THIS
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT
CAPTIVATES ME TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.
"MARCO POLO" TQ
ABSOLUTAMENTE EXQUISITO Y DIVINO!!
LOREENA MCKINNIT UNA
VOZ BELLISIMA!!!
MÚSICA PRECIOSA E
EXOTICA!!! EXCELENTE MÚSICA!!!
GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ESTA BELLA MÚSICA!!!
DESLUMBRANTE!!!
When I first heard of Ms. Mckennitt, I was working 3rd shift, listening to late night radio. She played this song, and I bought the album. Great talent that she has inspired us. Thanks for sharing
Which one hooked you? It was The Book of Secrets for me😉
LOREENA MCKENNIT
EXCEPTIONAL MUSCIAN
WITH AN ÁNGELE'S VOICE!!! BEAUTIFUL ORCHESTRATION!!!
ENCHANTING!!!!!
TQ KINDLY!! LUV IT!!!
Um misto de celta e turca....linda! 👏👏👏❤❤❤
música egipcia ciego
Celta es muy diferente, es egipcia
È TUTTO COSÌ ESALTANTE QUESTO RITMO.....CELTICO 💕
Still awesome . .. .
Amo Lorena, que sensibilidade para a música!!!👏👏
I love this song!
My favorite song!
Adoro Lorena Mackennitt! será que teria público no brasil.....apenas uma pergunta.
Há uns anos atrás teve turnê dela no Brasil, pena não poder ter ido aqui no RJ.
Sabemos q no nosso país quantidade nunca foi sinônimo de qualidade, Loreena está além do alcance cultural de muitos por estes terem ausência do bom gosto mesmo. Amo as músicas dela desde sempre.
Ah tem hein! Se tem!!
Euuuuu!!! Fui na turnê dela quando passou por SP!
Acho que não, mas eu particularmente adoro as músicas dela
Maravillosa agrupación y que buena cantante hipnotizante, no paro de escucharlo ❤❤❤
This is been my Cello warm-up song for years.
ان مقام الحجاز العربي الاصيل
I could listen to this forever.
Lindo demais❤
So beautiful ❤️
So beautiful, I admire🤩💯👏Thanks for sharing
Music made in heaven courtesy of Loreena Mckennitt.
This sounds amazing!!!!🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful melody.
Música Maravilhosa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Divina!!
What a marvelous place,should have been the East! ....a Scottish woman from Canada can hear and be inspired by it's music and history,after centuries...
Amazing ❤
She is just beyond the time
sensacionallll !!!!!
If you don't love this song, you will NEVER be my girl.
You can feel the magic, and if you can't, keep seeking, it Is here.
Masterpiece
This song hits my soul so hard.
Amooooo 😍
Extraordinario
Lindo demais 😍!!!
I went out 6 days a week for 10 years going from live venue to venue, not getting paid to do it, heh. It doesn't get better than this when it comes to live.
Fire۔۔۔❤ from Pakistan 🇵🇰۔۔۔۔👈
Show!!
Uauuuuuuuuu!!!
AMO!
awesome!
Me encanta esta voz, esta forma de interpretar, no creo en la reencarnacion, pero si he de elegir, quiero ser Ella
Tu vos puede unir varios ,gracias
queen of the alhambra
Sublime
Makes me feel like I could summon a thunderstorm beyond this world if I wanted.
This is what it sounds like if the celts had taken over Ancient Egypt
bellisima
Fantasilandia Chile 🇨🇱 la monga
❤❤❤
My dream wife
Невероятно
Every time I link this I say it's my wife.
I’d be belly dancing at my seat if I were there
Que toca en el Palscio de Carlos V
Que tiene que ver Marco Polo con la Alhambra
this is our tradition... Turkish tradition
Beautiful music
❤❤❤