Imagine if the guy who had this song engraved on his tomb stone, so very long ago, was able to hear it now. That now it is the oldest complete musical composition in existence, and is being listened to by millions upon millions of people at every corner of the earth. Not to mention the full orchestral versions of the piece that have been composed. If that's not an awe-inspiring example of culture, I don't know what is.
It's thought that this song was dedicated by Seikilos to his wife. The column placed at the tomb states: "I am a tombstone, an image. Seikilos placed me here as a long-lasting sign of deathless remembrance" Everytime I read "deathless remembrance" I get chills by just thinking this song, memory and message has lasted over two thousand years
@@andrewpestotnik5495 Wiki on the epitaph says the debated translations are "Seikilos to Euterpe" or "Seikilos, son of Euterpe". The first is the interpretation that the epitaph is possibly a dedication to Seikilos' wife and the second is the interpretation that the epitaph is possibly a dedication to Euterpe the Muse of music, not his son.
We speak different languages with people living 2000 years ago, we eat different food, we think differently, we have different lifestyles, read different books, play different sports, have different entertainment, receive different education. But we do share this sheet of music. That’s just more than surreal.
The way the ancient theme starts off so plaintiff and minimalistic and then it slowly builds into the epic overture that it becomes by the industrial/modern age... absolute perfection.
Funny how you have to put three more extra specifying words in order to make it the oldest. One must rather thank the succeeding western civilizations for doing a good job in preserving and continuing its past heritage, unlike how the middle east eradicated it.
@@Wandrative what how did the middle east eradicate its heritage? you do understand europe practices a middle eastern religion, right? lol if anything it was stolen from them *cough* @brits *cough* good thing the pyramids were stationary objects by definition
I just can't handle how good this is. A wonderful, wonderful rendition of the oldest surviving composition. How would the Seikilos man feel, knowing that his lament for his wife lasted thousands of years like this?
While you live shine Don't waste your time Shed no grief for your passing memories You're only here for brief stolen moments Time will demand what is due from you after all.
@@ottovonbismarckboi9112 I'm not the original commenter but I can convey my own feelings if you would find them interesting. While I also haven't cried, I find it emotional to be able to have a connection that transcends thousands of years. I like to imagine what they thought when they heard this song. I like to think what they loved, what they hated, what kind of person they were, the ones listening to this song thousands of years ago. I feel connection to them because I can listen to the same song they did, a lot of time ago they stopped in their day and listened to this song as well. I feel the same way when I see ancient historical artifacts in person; the connection makes me think.
When you think of the history of this song, and think how far the song has come in terms of it holding out to be put into this arrangement and how much the arrange swells. If that can't make you cry, you've more shy tear ducts than i my friend
The Greeks still have much to teach us in this day and age… -an American graduated from school for many years now, but studied Greek and Latin in university…
@@UserPendingDeletion yeah, it's better not too. I don't play it much anymore except maybe once or twice a year. But when I do play it, it's not pretty. I think once I played 15 hours straight lol
So many comments that say that Seikilos devoted this song to his wife. It's unknown actually. All we know is that the song was dedicated to a Euterpe. It's impossible to know if it was his wife, daughter, mother, sister, - or even the one of the nine muses, Euterpe who was presiding over music. It seems that as a song it follows the Epicurus philosophy though. Asks the listener to live life to the fullest since death is the end of all things. There's nothing after death, so live life while you can. It could have been dedicated to his wife though. It's a nice thought. 😀
The story goes that he had an elongated shaped head, that's why most statues and pictures of him have the helmet sitting on top. It's just to hide the unusual look of his head. I guess they thought it was a respectful thing to do for someone who important in Greek history instead of people pointing and going "lol"
Even the modern Nation of Greece isn't as industrialized as some of the great powers like America, Russia, England, etc. I think they're trying to stick to modern Greece being more agricultural than industrial like the others.
@@fij3929 Lycurgus is actually ok for me. As long as it's not Gorgo. But then you're right. Leonidas is more of a hero than a king. But he'd be very epic. If we have Didos and Eleanors, why not Leonidas who's much more significant in his city state than these two on their nations.
Imagine if the guy who had this song engraved on his tomb stone, so very long ago, was able to hear it now. That now it is the oldest complete musical composition in existence, and is being listened to by millions upon millions of people at every corner of the earth. Not to mention the full orchestral versions of the piece that have been composed. If that's not an awe-inspiring example of culture, I don't know what is.
What is the name of this song ?
@@Walid.Hammas Epitaph of Seikilos! Civ 5 also did a really good version of it for Greece as well
@@MugginMugga Thank you
He definitely left behind a legacy not just for his nation but for humanity.
When one person wins an entire Culture Victory by themselves xD
While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and time demands an end.
Beautiful, timeless and true
Then got destroyed Rome.
@@mahaphoublue7644 eternal because Rome kept their culture and traditions alive
XD
Life is long
That key change at 7:09 is so risky and it pays off so well
It's thought that this song was dedicated by Seikilos to his wife.
The column placed at the tomb states:
"I am a tombstone, an image. Seikilos placed me here as a long-lasting sign of deathless remembrance"
Everytime I read "deathless remembrance" I get chills by just thinking this song, memory and message has lasted over two thousand years
Historians debate whether it was to his wife or his son
@@andrewpestotnik5495 Wiki on the epitaph says the debated translations are "Seikilos to Euterpe" or "Seikilos, son of Euterpe". The first is the interpretation that the epitaph is possibly a dedication to Seikilos' wife and the second is the interpretation that the epitaph is possibly a dedication to Euterpe the Muse of music, not his son.
We speak different languages with people living 2000 years ago, we eat different food, we think differently, we have different lifestyles, read different books, play different sports, have different entertainment, receive different education.
But we do share this sheet of music.
That’s just more than surreal.
Greece doing what it does best... winning the cultural victory!
I don't want to ruin your speech, nor do I want to be boring, but some of the sports we play most were also played by the Greeks.
Just be silent. Off you go
Well, as Beethoven said: "Music is the language of the Universe
The way the ancient theme starts off so plaintiff and minimalistic and then it slowly builds into the epic overture that it becomes by the industrial/modern age... absolute perfection.
I'm listening to music older than the country I come from.
Greece has a truly phenomenal legacy.
One of the best in all of human history
0:00 Ancient Theme
1:23 Medieval Theme
4:36 Industrial Theme
8:54 Modern Theme
Thanks man!
0:38 Classical Theme
The Seikilos epitaph, the oldest surviving complete musical composition, from anywhere in the world.
But I thought The Hurrian Hymn was the oldest?
Brandon Chavez That is the oldest surviving melody, but not complete. Only fragments of it were found.
Funny how you have to put three more extra specifying words in order to make it the oldest.
One must rather thank the succeeding western civilizations for doing a good job in preserving and continuing its past heritage, unlike how the middle east eradicated it.
@@Wandrative
what how did the middle east eradicate its heritage? you do understand europe practices a middle eastern religion, right? lol
if anything it was stolen from them *cough* @brits *cough* good thing the pyramids were stationary objects by definition
Juanito Alcachofa Seriously? The only thing that qualifies for heritage are abrahamic religions?
I just can't handle how good this is. A wonderful, wonderful rendition of the oldest surviving composition. How would the Seikilos man feel, knowing that his lament for his wife lasted thousands of years like this?
I love how my goosebumps get more and more intense as the song progresses through the eras :D
While you live shine
Don't waste your time
Shed no grief for your passing memories
You're only here for brief stolen moments
Time will demand what is due from you after all.
Honestly... I drop manly tears everytime I hear this song..... it survived so much.... sends me time traveling!
I have literally never cried over a song, if I can ask why or how does this happen to ya
@@ottovonbismarckboi9112 I'm not the original commenter but I can convey my own feelings if you would find them interesting. While I also haven't cried, I find it emotional to be able to have a connection that transcends thousands of years. I like to imagine what they thought when they heard this song. I like to think what they loved, what they hated, what kind of person they were, the ones listening to this song thousands of years ago. I feel connection to them because I can listen to the same song they did, a lot of time ago they stopped in their day and listened to this song as well. I feel the same way when I see ancient historical artifacts in person; the connection makes me think.
Me too man. Every time.
When you think of the history of this song, and think how far the song has come in terms of it holding out to be put into this arrangement and how much the arrange swells. If that can't make you cry, you've more shy tear ducts than i my friend
7:07 gives you chills
A celebration of life.
I feel that way about 8:13
It feels like western movie :D
The Greeks still have much to teach us in this day and age…
-an American graduated from school for many years now, but studied Greek and Latin in university…
My favorite in CIV6. The Medieval Theme is relaxing, while the Industrial Theme is extraordinarily inspiring.
"When you live, shine all the way
May you never know grief or sorrow
Life's but a moment and gone tomorrow
Live like you've only today"
(my version)
Congratulations, Seikilos! You're immortal!!!
Possibly my favorite civilization theme.
Very glad Epitaph of Seikilos has returned. It is a beautiful melody.
I agree. It is so inspiring.
This remake of it must be my favourite song of all time.
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.
Όμορφη!
Παρακαλω
I can hear eternity
I’ve never played this game but every time I read novels about Greece I play this soundtrack ❤️
@@UserPendingDeletion yeah, it's better not too. I don't play it much anymore except maybe once or twice a year. But when I do play it, it's not pretty. I think once I played 15 hours straight lol
This game like drugs, once you taste it, you will never stop
@@ipotatoyou5458 Indeed. I have it for 5 months now, and already have 500+ hour on it.........
Just buy the game
So many comments that say that Seikilos devoted this song to his wife. It's unknown actually. All we know is that the song was dedicated to a Euterpe. It's impossible to know if it was his wife, daughter, mother, sister, - or even the one of the nine muses, Euterpe who was presiding over music.
It seems that as a song it follows the Epicurus philosophy though. Asks the listener to live life to the fullest since death is the end of all things. There's nothing after death, so live life while you can.
It could have been dedicated to his wife though. It's a nice thought. 😀
Perhaps in this song we can find the ultimate wisdom. Live.
Seikilos Epitaph!
Jon Smith no shit sherlock
Similar melody as in Civ5. though I'd prefer C5 ones (where Alex led Greeks and not Athens VS Sparta rivalry like this)
Thanks. Wasn't aware of the name of the tune. Apparently, somebody here thinks that your comment was obvious.
@@hypnofba Subhuman dumbfuck
I think it is possible, with a view of history, to say that seikilos and his epitaph has stood the test of time. May his song sing us to the stars.
after a while it starts to sound like civilization: beyond earth
Funny how the oldest complete song we know is about mortality salience.
Ironic, isn't it?
It made me cry. It is beautiful.
11:19 favorite part!
this soundtrack permeates emotions and delight. fabulous
I don't plan to die anytime soon, but I want this played at my funeral.
I really wonder how Pericles balances that 5+ lb helmet on his ears like that. Great music though.
Sorcery.
The story goes that he had an elongated shaped head, that's why most statues and pictures of him have the helmet sitting on top. It's just to hide the unusual look of his head. I guess they thought it was a respectful thing to do for someone who important in Greek history instead of people pointing and going "lol"
@@Sailorcrispy1 Well you learn something new every day, its pretty cool they incorporated that into the character design.
Well. Would explain why he backstabb me everytime for no reason.
Σ’ευχαριστώ!
This theme is my favorite of all civ6 themes!!
This is a much better song than any of the Hurrian Hymns.
6:36 love that part
Greek culture the mother of the West
No
Pusilli Rex yes
nono
Greece isnt in the west or in the east, Greece is between west and east!
Yeah but you are the inception of what became the western civilization. Then exported to rest of the world. I'll just say thanks for that.
I think The Golden Record shouldve included this music. It's the oldest recorded music in human history
I hear the entire arc of humankind in these notes.
Woah this is great!!
Greece won a culture victory in real life
proud to be 75% Greek
The ancient music is very minimalistic.
I supposed the Epitaph of Seikilos would repeat at Greek's Theme :)
Lovely theme.
I love this song, but how come every other Civ's information era theme has a cool synth and Greece just gets even louder brass?
Because they're perpetually classic
Even the modern Nation of Greece isn't as industrialized as some of the great powers like America, Russia, England, etc. I think they're trying to stick to modern Greece being more agricultural than industrial like the others.
I demand this be at the end of every movie if the main character dies in some heroic way
Mírate y tu potencial.
el educarte es mi esperanza.
no es que importe si es ciencia o danza.
lo importante es crecer.
this is great! but I also heard this more up tempo track playing with Greece 🤔
인간이 보유한 가장 오래된 작곡 음악. 소중한 여자에게 바치는 인생과 죽음에 대한 노래.
I wish I was greek
Don't - you can still shine by learning from other traditions, that's basically how cultures evolve.
@@Bln-f9u Are you from Greece ?
Is it just me ? But from 6:20 it sounds like western old movie :D
They should put Leonidas for Sparta like come on !
1 is missing
Looks like Pericles and Gorgo have the same soundtrack. Hmmm, i suspected otherwise
Capatalize your "i"
@@maddoxbellrose7679 Check the time stamp, Grammainrich Himmler
@@cyrclack5616 what timestamp
Lol Greece clearly won irl
reminds me of "malaka!"
Long live the Greek empire (post 610 ce)
Go back to the Agoge guys, you're better then mediocrity
옥냥...
Don’t be sad that it ended be happy cause it happend
🏛️⚡Epitafio de Seikilos⚡🏛️
Come tutte le cose belle di questo mondo, anche questo sventurato è stato storpiato dal cristianesimo, perdendo tutto il suo spirito tragico
Leonidas should have lead Sparta, not his no-name wife.
"AkChUaLi" leonidas has achieved more not as a king, but as a hero. And i think the leader of sparta should have been Lycurgus
(Sorry for bad English)
@@fij3929 Lycurgus is actually ok for me. As long as it's not Gorgo. But then you're right. Leonidas is more of a hero than a king. But he'd be very epic. If we have Didos and Eleanors, why not Leonidas who's much more significant in his city state than these two on their nations.
@@apollo1055 Yet we already have Dido as Carthage for like 2 games.
Imagine destroying the Dionysian spirit by making it Christian music, how disgusting