Mikri Mou Lemonia Mou - Greek Song feat. Cretan Lyra Lab

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  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2023
  • Vocals & arrangement by Farya Faraji. I filmed this video during my trip to Greece last year in May of 2022. This is a Cretan folk song from the eastern regions of the island, where historically, the lyra was played more commonly than the violin, more popular in the Western regions under greater Venetian influence. The Cretan Lyre was played wonderfully by UA-cam channel Cretan Lyra Lab: @cretanlyralab The beginning of the video was shot during my visit at the Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop, a workshop and music museum where Mr. Stagakis creates some of the most renowned Cretan lyras and lautos on the island, based on an old familial tradition dating back to at least a century. The instrumentation of this arrangement consists of a lauto and a Cretan lyra.
    Greek lyrics:
    Έλα, έλα μικρή μου λεμονιά μου...
    Η λεμονιά που αγαπώ σ' άλλο μοιράσι πέφτει για ένα κλαδί λεμονανθό θα με ποδώσει κλέφτη,
    Αυγή κι ηλιοβασίλεμα λεν ομορφιές του κόσμου όσοι δεν εγνωρίσανε τα δυο σου μάθια φως μου,
    Δεντρί που σε καμάρωνα καθημερνή και σκόλη και δα 'γυρες τσι κλώνους σου σε ξένο περιβόλι
    Romanised lyrics:
    Éla, éla mikrí mou lemoniá mou...
    I lemoniá pou agapó s' állo moirási péftei gia éna kladí lemonanthó tha me podósei kléfti,
    Avgí ki iliovasílema len omorfiés tou kósmou ósoi den egnorísane ta dyo sou máthia fos mou,
    Dentrí pou se kamárona kathimerní kai skóli kai da 'gyres tsi klónous sou se xéno perivóli
    English translation:
    Come, come, my little lemon...
    The lemon tree that I love in another part falls for a branch of lemon blossom will make me a thief,
    Dawn and sunset are the beauties of the world to those who have not known your two lessons, my light,
    A tree that grows on you every day and every day, and you turn your branches into a foreign orchard

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  • @faryafaraji
    @faryafaraji  Рік тому +93

    Vocals & arrangement by Farya Faraji. I filmed this video during my trip to Greece last year in May of 2022. This is a Cretan folk song from the eastern regions of the island. The Cretan Lyra, emblematic of the central regions of the island, in contrast to the corners where the violin was more popular due to Venetian influence, was played wonderfully by the UA-cam channel Cretan Lyra Lab: @cretanlyralab The beginning of the video was shot during my visit at the Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop, a workshop and music museum where Mr. Stagakis creates some of the most renowned Cretan lyras and lautos on the island, based on an old familial tradition dating back to at least a century. The instrumentation of this arrangement consists of a lauto and a Cretan lyra.
    Greek lyrics:
    Έλα, έλα μικρή μου λεμονιά μου...
    Η λεμονιά που αγαπώ σ' άλλο μοιράσι πέφτει για ένα κλαδί λεμονανθό θα με ποδώσει κλέφτη,
    Αυγή κι ηλιοβασίλεμα λεν ομορφιές του κόσμου όσοι δεν εγνωρίσανε τα δυο σου μάθια φως μου,
    Δεντρί που σε καμάρωνα καθημερνή και σκόλη και δα 'γυρες τσι κλώνους σου σε ξένο περιβόλι
    Romanised lyrics:
    Éla, éla mikrí mou lemoniá mou...
    I lemoniá pou agapó s' állo moirási péftei gia éna kladí lemonanthó tha me podósei kléfti,
    Avgí ki iliovasílema len omorfiés tou kósmou ósoi den egnorísane ta dyo sou máthia fos mou,
    Dentrí pou se kamárona kathimerní kai skóli kai da 'gyres tsi klónous sou se xéno perivóli
    English translation:
    Come, come, my little lemon tree...
    The lemon tree that I love in another part falls for a branch of lemon blossom will make me a thief,
    Dawn and sunset are the beauties of the world to those who have not known your two lessons, my light,
    A tree that grows on you every day and every day, and you turn your branches into a foreign orchard

    • @Pavlos_Charalambous
      @Pavlos_Charalambous Рік тому +5

      Goodmorniiiiiiiiiiiiing!!! 😁
      Just a small correction lemonia is the lemon tree 😉

    • @marcus4046
      @marcus4046 Рік тому +3

      French: *makes war song about onions*
      Greeks: *when life gives you lemons...*

    • @CrazyChickenFarmer
      @CrazyChickenFarmer Рік тому +8

      The goats are like "Fuck, the persians are back" when they see your camera

    • @miastupid7911
      @miastupid7911 Рік тому +2

      Farya, thanks to your culture for introducing lemons / citrus into mine. The fenugreek is strong in you too. Beautiful as always.

    • @AlexFireflyer
      @AlexFireflyer Рік тому +4

      Another amazing song! Cheers! If I may, I have just a small correction to make my friend. "Μάθια" is Cretan Greek for "Μάτια", which means eyes.

  • @CaptainHarlock-kv4zt
    @CaptainHarlock-kv4zt Рік тому +168

    Γειά σου Φαρία Φαρατζάκη με τα όμορφα τραγούδια σου!

    • @miastupid7911
      @miastupid7911 Рік тому +11

      Ακριβως!

    • @charlesfu3726
      @charlesfu3726 25 днів тому +1

      Faratzakis sounds like a genuinely Greek last name 😂

  • @arcotroll8530
    @arcotroll8530 Рік тому +155

    Not in a million years I expected to hear an international artist sing the traditional music of my country, let alone an Iranian, and like an absolute master to boot! You sir, are nothing short of a genius!

  • @anzac4103
    @anzac4103 Рік тому +139

    Farya, as a native Cretan myself, I have to say your Greek accent is perfect and your execution of this piece is amazing.

  • @djohnsones2501
    @djohnsones2501 Рік тому +62

    With all the animals appearing, and shots of a town, it almost feels like the opening of a documentary. Your music easily fits in a historical movie or TV show.

  • @roscaradu2617
    @roscaradu2617 Рік тому +16

    Your ancestors tried to conquer these lands, and you conquered them with your genius. Superb

  • @goldrinn12
    @goldrinn12 Рік тому +23

    Korean lyrics
    이리와라, 이리와라, 내 작은 레몬..
    내가 사랑하는 레몬 나무는 꽃 가지가 다른 부분에서 나를 도둑으로 만들 것이네.
    새벽과 일몰은 다른 사람들이 모르는 나의 빛이며 세상의 아름다움이라고 가르치네.
    당신 위에서 매일 매일 자라는 나무는 그 가지를 이국적인 과수원으로 만드네.
    P.S 틀릴수도 있으니 더 나은게 있으면 따로 올려주세요.
    I could be wrong, so if there is something better, please post it separately.

  • @HansHats
    @HansHats 10 місяців тому +12

    After visiting greece for 2 weeks i imgined myself a life on that beutiful country. 1 year later i stikk think about that 2 weeks every single day

  • @Berendejki
    @Berendejki Рік тому +57

    Эта самая красивая песня о лимонах, которую я только слышал. Огромное спасибо за превосходное творчество.

  • @alexnaskos
    @alexnaskos Рік тому +77

    Εξαιρετικό όπως πάντα :)

  • @bhnnad
    @bhnnad Рік тому +8

    I’m American but my family is Cretan diaspora. I’ve never heard this song before but I immediately recognized it as Cretan before I even read the comments. You did this song so beautifully that I cried in the car on my way home. There’s something about the lyra that makes me cry - it’s so beautiful and melancholy. It feels like home.

  • @loopphonico
    @loopphonico Рік тому +7

    Come on, come on my little lemon tree x2
    But the lemon tree that i love its in a other field than mine.
    And for a branch with a lemonflower they called thief..

  • @iontorcica7911
    @iontorcica7911 Рік тому +31

    Greeting from Romania!
    Very nice song.
    I am an archaeologist and i fallow you with great interest.

  • @goldrinn12
    @goldrinn12 Рік тому +20

    요즘 그리스풍 음악이 자주 올라오네요. 이것도 휴식용 음악으로서 괜찮네요. 그리고 영상하고도 잘 어울립니다.

  • @__Rafaelleos___
    @__Rafaelleos___ Рік тому +56

    Bravo, Farya👏🏼🎉Good luck to all Greeks🇷🇺❤🇬🇷

    • @gbs3490
      @gbs3490 Рік тому +10

      🇬🇷❤️🇷🇺

    • @bulgarianmineshaft1913
      @bulgarianmineshaft1913 Рік тому +10

      Православные братья! Здраствуйте из Америки, братья Христоса!

    • @Tomat-f9m
      @Tomat-f9m Рік тому +6

      🇬🇷❤️🇺🇸

  • @giniusmklo8161
    @giniusmklo8161 Рік тому +9

    Λεμονια is the name of my grandmother σε αγαπαμε ιρανε

  • @HistoriaMundi98
    @HistoriaMundi98 Рік тому +5

    And out of nowhere, Farya strikes again 🫡

  • @justinianthegreat1444
    @justinianthegreat1444 Рік тому +50

    I love that Lyra and I loved that you sang this to the melody of the Taverns of Elounda! ❤

  • @user-rq6gb9kb6e
    @user-rq6gb9kb6e 9 місяців тому +3

    Bu adam tek başına UA-cam kültürünün %50 sini oluşturuyor , biz gençler olarak bu dünya kültürünü koruyacağız ❤(Küçük Asya dan selamlar(Türkiye))

  • @user-yr4js5zq1k
    @user-yr4js5zq1k Рік тому +13

    Many countries own you a great debt for your beautiful music.

  • @Apogee012
    @Apogee012 Рік тому +5

    I have to say, your greek music is on a different island, and your greek island songs, a whole different league, armenaki, and now this. banger after greek banger

  • @user-tl7jx1io6w
    @user-tl7jx1io6w Рік тому +36

    Awesome song Farya!! Thank you again 🪕
    The clip is from Crete...the island where I come from 🇬🇷

  • @marekfalda95
    @marekfalda95 Рік тому +4

    I'm obsessed with east Mediterranean culture and history. Your take on it is spectacular.

  • @forodinssake9570
    @forodinssake9570 Рік тому +5

    I love that goat he's my friend

  • @byzansimp
    @byzansimp Рік тому +10

    Ahhh that's the lyra segment from Taverns of Elounda, I love it!

  • @orthochristos
    @orthochristos Рік тому +17

    Μπράβο ρε φίλε

  • @dobrosilnee
    @dobrosilnee Рік тому +21

    Бесконечно любимая мной Греция! :D Автора благодарю за творчество, песни прекрасны!

  • @YiannissB.
    @YiannissB. Рік тому +15

    Sang as clear as a Greek, played as well too. You're a real deal sir

  • @s.l.l4506
    @s.l.l4506 Рік тому +6

    If Ancient Persians & Greeks Could see this video it would be really interesting
    Persian guy singing a Greek song 😅

  • @tassoskard8157
    @tassoskard8157 Рік тому +4

    I’m impressed! I could never think that someone no native Greek could sing with such good accent!

  • @cerebro8750
    @cerebro8750 Рік тому +17

    A few weeks ago, i was listening to this song and i thought 'I hope Farya will make a greek song soon.' And you did the right one :D

  • @spyridon3089
    @spyridon3089 Рік тому +11

    Bravo, bravo خیلی خوب

  • @naevan1
    @naevan1 Рік тому +10

    Farya never stops dropping bangers, at this point I've listened to all the greek songs and most of the rest and there is not even one I would say " meh"

  • @charisantonakis
    @charisantonakis Рік тому +6

    The lemon tree that I love falls in another [man's] estate
    For a branch full of blossoms it will make me a thief
    "Dawn and Sunset" they call the beauties of the world
    They who have not known your eyes, my light
    [You] tree that I looked proudly at on work- and holidays
    And now you've leaned your branches inside another [man's] orchard
    Hope my translation is good enough (I made some adjustments to yours) and congratulations for the great execution of one of my favourite songs from my homeland, Crete! Καλή συνέχεια!

  • @Ariston-AlexandrosPapapa-ez2ct

    Interestingly enough, the violin was and still is more popular, not only on the westernmost part of the island but also on the easternmost... It's the more or less largest central part of the island that had, and still has an almost completely Lyra tradition...
    The story about the violin-lyra rivalry in Crete is very interesting and worth research. It was fueled by politics and matters of national identity in Greece, the central argument being simplistic and filled with stereotypes: "Does Greece belong to the west or to the east?".
    I m very grateful for your videos because they challenge long established stereotypes and are very well informed! Greetings from Crete!

  • @antonisdrakakis94
    @antonisdrakakis94 Рік тому +12

    I can't express how happy it makes me to see content like yours on this website,truly amazing. Thanks for showing our culture to the rest of the world.

  • @gorgosaurusful
    @gorgosaurusful Рік тому +19

    Cada día con más ganas de visitar Grecia. ¡Bravo, Farya! Excelente como siempre. 😄

    • @user-so6ip5rt9f
      @user-so6ip5rt9f Рік тому +2

      Grecia es una experiencia de vida. No pierdes la oportunidad para visitarla.

  • @tibaspoetam6698
    @tibaspoetam6698 Рік тому +3

    Well done, Farya ! Greek music is passionate and beautiful. If possible I would like to hear " Erotokritos" in your interpretation !

  • @Alexander-oq3gc
    @Alexander-oq3gc Рік тому +6

    Taverns of Elounda!
    Great job!

  • @triantafylloskarampinis7342
    @triantafylloskarampinis7342 Рік тому +6

    U r amazing like a native Greek
    Please a Thracian song too😜

  • @iberius9937
    @iberius9937 Рік тому +12

    Excellent! One of my favorite Greek language songs. It was inevitable that you tackle this song, someday! Almost as good as Antonis Martsakis's version!

  • @kj__ui
    @kj__ui Рік тому +4

    دائما اشعر اني انتمي بشكل او اخر الى البحر المتوسط لا ادري لماذا ❤❤

    • @zhaw4821
      @zhaw4821 Рік тому +1

      Genetic memory?????

    • @kj__ui
      @kj__ui Рік тому +1

      @@zhaw4821 ربما

    • @zhaw4821
      @zhaw4821 Рік тому +1

      @@kj__ui
      😘

  • @iviecarp
    @iviecarp Рік тому +10

    Good job with the vocals, actually sounds like the Cretan style of singing xD I feel confident in assuming you already know about Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης) which is the signature vocalist of this style (at least in my perception). Maybe it's just how your voice works, idk xD but it reminded me of that

  • @GanzotheSecond
    @GanzotheSecond Рік тому +7

    I spent some time on Kriti last year, it is a truly amazing island

  • @ioannisdimitriadis3073
    @ioannisdimitriadis3073 Рік тому +8

    Τέλειος. Love from Cyprus

  • @Karsuuue
    @Karsuuue Рік тому +4

    Farya music and a video with goats, perfect ❤

  • @mlliarm
    @mlliarm Рік тому +2

    Είστε εξαιρετικός. Η προφορά σας είναι άψογη !

  • @perseusofmacedon6918
    @perseusofmacedon6918 Рік тому +5

    Respect from Crete

  • @GreekAnthems
    @GreekAnthems Рік тому +39

    Wonderful version. But, as a Cretan, let me correct you. The violin is played at both corners of the island, both east (Kissamos area) and west (Sitia area), while the lyre is more common on the mainland.
    PS: I will make this video go viral to the whole island. Check this out soon

    • @argvas373
      @argvas373 Рік тому

      Χαιρετισματα απο σητεια

  • @proage5139
    @proage5139 Рік тому +4

    This is actually really good.

  • @griseldis
    @griseldis Рік тому +7

    wunderschön. 🌿

  • @willyb7353
    @willyb7353 9 місяців тому +3

    How does someone learn this language, only languages I understand, are German and English honestly. It seems mystical to me, this Greek..

  • @mikoer3306
    @mikoer3306 Рік тому +4

    The beauty of this work is beyond words. The mediterranean and the middle east are so full of wonders and Farya makes new gems out of it. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @manoelneto3628
    @manoelneto3628 Рік тому +8

    Essa música é muito boa 👏👏

  • @marcodatreviso9619
    @marcodatreviso9619 Рік тому +6

    Amazing tune! Interesting to find elements of your previous composition: "Taverns of Elounda" if I'm not mistaken, it's one of my favourites.

  • @imidsikkey
    @imidsikkey Рік тому +2

    A beautiful Cretan song 〰️

  • @metabolicsalamanca
    @metabolicsalamanca Рік тому +5

    You did it again!! This song is one of my favourites and you did a version of it!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much!!!

  • @dariogutierrez6716
    @dariogutierrez6716 9 місяців тому +1

    If I was a Spotify user this would be near the top

  • @daspotato895
    @daspotato895 Рік тому +4

    Goats :)

  • @astridvetter8035
    @astridvetter8035 Рік тому +6

    Beautiful! ❤

  • @user-eg8st8tf5f
    @user-eg8st8tf5f Рік тому +4

    😊😊😊😊😊 bravo s❤

  • @LocknLoad18
    @LocknLoad18 Рік тому +1

    It's an honor,as Hellin,to see a foreigner praise our culture an history while modern Hellenic people don't give a damn about it.Respect to the artist.I would also like to express my total respect for Persian culture

  • @queenofthemultiverse4021
    @queenofthemultiverse4021 Рік тому +1

    Much respect to you Mr. Farya, I have a huge crush on your intellect, kindness, humor and your passion. Admit it you’re an alien aren’t you? 😆🥰🙌🧿

  • @SirJack-lr3vm
    @SirJack-lr3vm Рік тому +5

    Sounds amazing.

  • @user-ub4pq9ci2r
    @user-ub4pq9ci2r Рік тому +6

    beautiful vocals

  • @GREEK_ATTACK
    @GREEK_ATTACK 5 місяців тому +1

    Καταπληκτικό !!!

  • @nicksingh8061
    @nicksingh8061 Рік тому +7

    I recognise the melody from some of your Byzantine music pieces, very nice!

    • @dnkal2875
      @dnkal2875 Рік тому +3

      It's the melody of crete . If you listen to cretan music it has that kind of tempo

    • @nicksingh8061
      @nicksingh8061 Рік тому +2

      @@dnkal2875 I've seen him reference to using Cretan as inspiration for his melodic structure, so that makes sense. Cool!

  • @tasbougas6000
    @tasbougas6000 Рік тому +7

    Would you ever do a video on the ochtoechos (8 tones) in Byzantine music? I reckon that would be cool

  • @Toxtricity_
    @Toxtricity_ Рік тому +2

    Finally, i was waiting for this.

  • @a.m.4479
    @a.m.4479 Рік тому +4

    My goodness, man... What an amazing song

  • @danko239
    @danko239 Рік тому +4

    You are so great brother! God bless you!

  • @lovebaltazar4610
    @lovebaltazar4610 Рік тому +3

    awesome!

  • @dnkal2875
    @dnkal2875 Рік тому +9

    Great job as always.
    I think this is the first Greek song that you have sing that I could have tell you weren't Greek( not by much though) if I didn't know you weren't Greek and that's tell a lot about how good you are. ..
    Edit. Wait the man in the start of the video wasn't you?.
    Also just for educational purpose the real name of the song is (Για το θεό μάνα μου) but most know it as you have written.

  • @h0rn3d_h1st0r1an
    @h0rn3d_h1st0r1an Рік тому +4

    Ahhh, to own a bouzouki.

  • @JThemelis
    @JThemelis Рік тому +2

    Badass... great job...again.

  • @psianos7814
    @psianos7814 Рік тому +3

    Wow ❤

  • @michaelbinladen8139
    @michaelbinladen8139 Рік тому +4

    NICE

  • @Ermagron
    @Ermagron Рік тому +3

    Cool !

  • @DamnYouDamnMe
    @DamnYouDamnMe Рік тому +2

    Glorious

  • @theovorvolakos6259
    @theovorvolakos6259 Рік тому +1

    You are an amazing guy. Well done. ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΣΟΥ.!!!!

  • @johnitskia985
    @johnitskia985 Рік тому +4

    primal music from the depths of history, respect 🙏 🫡

  • @P2E-Money
    @P2E-Money Рік тому +6

    Классная песня

  • @landofthearyans6029
    @landofthearyans6029 Рік тому +4

    🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷god with u ❤ my bro god love u ❤ my bro

    • @landofthearyans6029
      @landofthearyans6029 Рік тому

      🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷my bro god love u ❤ my bro

  • @Melkorleo103
    @Melkorleo103 10 місяців тому +4

    This was truly magnificent. It inspires for greater-than-life deads. In which places did you travel ?

  • @anthonygreco5335
    @anthonygreco5335 Рік тому +2

    Ah! This is the same Cretan lyre music you used for the Taverna of Elounda!

  • @boeotian-warrior
    @boeotian-warrior Рік тому +1

    excellent, I love seeing you embrace my country's culture my friend !

  • @all3quality742
    @all3quality742 Рік тому +2

  • @grigoriosloukas5976
    @grigoriosloukas5976 6 місяців тому +1

    Γεια σου φοβερέ μουσικε! Μας τιμας!!

  • @sprc155
    @sprc155 Рік тому +2

    For another time, great accent!

  • @atomicbaconrocket8157
    @atomicbaconrocket8157 Рік тому +2

    Bravo man! Another good song you've made.
    Can I suggest you write a song about the Danish viking king ''Harald Bluetooth'', who united the Danish realm into the Danish Kingdom?

  • @christinakiki75
    @christinakiki75 2 місяці тому

    I know the version from Antonis Martsakis, but this one is very melodious and sounds very cretan❤ good job!

  • @konstantinali5690
    @konstantinali5690 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful!!!❤

  • @moira8
    @moira8 6 місяців тому

    Great work ❤

  • @dowolo
    @dowolo Рік тому +2

    Θαυμάσιο τραγούδι!

  • @RumAleks
    @RumAleks Рік тому +1

    Kudos !

  • @kirkdougherty8690
    @kirkdougherty8690 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful as always. Interestingly, I'm current reading the biography of the great Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis which was written by his wife Eleni and includes his letters. His Zorba the Greek is classic. And, I can't wait to dive into his Odyssey: A Modern Sequel.
    Thank you for this beautiful song and, of course, for including those wonderful cats.😉

    • @MT-rw6ws
      @MT-rw6ws Рік тому +1

      One of the few modern Greeks that can be compared with the ancients !

    • @kirkdougherty8690
      @kirkdougherty8690 Рік тому

      @@MT-rw6ws For me, the others are George Seferis, Odysseus Elytis and Yannis Ritsos. These men endured so much during the tribulations that Greece went through back then. And, Ritsos suffered from tuberculosis and was in and out of sanitoriums at various times. Amazing men and writers.

    • @georged.5595
      @georged.5595 Рік тому

      ​@@kirkdougherty8690 If you're interested in modern Greek authors, Alexandros Papadiamantis is a well-known one (in Greece).

    • @kirkdougherty8690
      @kirkdougherty8690 Рік тому

      @@georged.5595 Thank you! I'll check him out.

    • @sgourkon8742
      @sgourkon8742 Рік тому

      ​@@MT-rw6wsThat is a joke.
      Kazantzakis was not big writer...

  • @angelmeier4382
    @angelmeier4382 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work Farya. You cover so many cultures. And Greek is indeed a beautiful language. Btw did you hear the song by title "tou thanatou" or "του θανατου"? One Greek musician sang it and it's a beautiful song. Greek black metal band Rotting Christ also covered it.

  • @himadrishekhar3204
    @himadrishekhar3204 Рік тому

    Awesome Sir 😊😊😊

  • @diapason7587
    @diapason7587 Рік тому

    It's amazing to me how you manage to make a lot of songs better than the original ones!! Great job as always, this is beautiful

    • @NtaGot
      @NtaGot Рік тому

      ο μαρτσας ειναι ενας!!

  • @Whirlwindd1
    @Whirlwindd1 Рік тому +2

    Come on Farya. I can’t remember the last time you posted something on Kurds. Make a music on Kardukis please.