I recently played a domination game. One of the civs was Arabia. Saladin was friendly, generous with his trades, and we even formed a temporary alliance against Rome. Unfortunately, I had to finish him before turning my attention to my next conquest. There's a reason I rarely play domination games. One of the eeriest moments I've had while playing a game was having his theme play after I had conquered his lands. It felt like the anthem of a dead civilization haunting me and reminding me of the glory and culture I snuffed out. It was warning me to end my ceaseless campaign. To not make the same mistake again.

I went for a walk at my city's center yesterday. A street artist was playing a familiar tune on his instrument - imagine my surprise when I figured out it was this theme!

Ancient 00:00 Classical 1:05 medieval 02:35 industrial 06:05 atomic era 10:05

I thought this comment section would be people attacking Islam, but it's just a civil war among Muslims on what culture made this song. why don't we all just appreciate the song and move on.

I feel sorry for the people arguing over the music..just listen the beautiful music and let your inner world to be filled with love..peace to the world..love from India

This is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs in Civ 6

From the highs and lows of Civilization, from the greatest and most technologically advanced country in the world, to an unstable region of squabbling factions, this song is a banger.

Just enjoy the music.

This is my JAM dude, this theme of music vibes with me so hard, I feel it in my soul. Always turn up the volume and effects off in CIV6 when these start playing!

11:11 so charming, sounds like a warm night in ancient Baghdad, when it was the richest city in the world. Gardens, flower smell, libraries with books in syriac, coptic, greek, armenian, middle persian; astonishing palaces and water canals. Abbasid Baghdad really was a jewel

This game has changed my life in so many ways.

Wow so many haters and nationalists shitting their pants in rage. Come on, it is MUSIC. Just enjoy it without crying your guts out. No one cares if it is Turkish or Arabic, it is just AWESOME! Just like every other music piece in Civ series.

What a formidable piece. You have to appreciate the culmination of different cultural Influences contained within this composition 1/3 or the way through... You should get in touch with Trevor Morris the composer of Vikings soundtrack.

This song is just an example of what musicology call "timbre". The same melody within a large geographical and culture shared area used for different songs/poems. You could see the same thing with old western or eastern europe songs too...

Although the composer of this song was Ottoman, there are many elements from Turkish Arabic and even Scottish music in here. A man in the Ottoman empire saw a group of Ottoman turks making fun of some Scottish bagpipe players (in typical turkish fashion). He felt bad and wrote this song for the bagpipe players and it ended up being an absolute banger. The song actually sounds very similar to bagpipes. The song was so popular it split into multiple cultural variations but the original is Ottoman. Its name is Uskudara giderken (while going to uskudare).

Tholama asyku: *starts playing* Turks: hey! This music sounds familiar, im %100 sure it's a Turkish music Kurds: you must be joking, i'm definitely sure it's a Kurdish cultural music Arabs: both of you are wrong. this music is an arabic poem which is wrotten by an arabic poet. Every other people: *iT's rAsPuTiN* Edit: what the heck is going on the comment section? I just made a joke. Didn't mean to start a cultural war.

As a muslim arab, I do not care whether Saladin was a Turk, Kurdish or Arab nor do I care about where this music originated from. All I know is 2 things: One is that Saladin was a great muslim leader and many of our current leaders should follow his example And two is that this is one fucking awesome song

In one of my playthroughs of saladin, I was building a thermonuclear warhead to blow up the city of rome, then invade, to get a domination victory, and this theme was playing. I was so gassed!

Music name : Üsküdara gider iken (going to uskudar) Music type : Nihavend makamı

I want to confirm as an Arabic person that this song has ottoman origin composed in today Turkey, in a district in Istanbul, the title of song is literally 'on the way ( to that specific district)' a beautiful masterpiece

During 1853-1856 Crimean War, Florance Nighthingale was in Istanbul with British,French and Turk soldier to help them as a nurse. She had visited many times in Uskudar and wrote a letter about Uskudar to her relavites. This aspect of her isn't known. Meanwhile, Scottish soldiers were playing bagpipe and dancing at there. As a result İstanbul people were mocking them and one minstrel who was living in Üsküdar wrote song lyrics for them. At that years, everybody had always sung this song and it's forgotten until at beginning of 1900s. In that year, an English ship came to Karaköy harbor and all big sandboxes were discharged from the ship.There are table clocks in them and these clocks are playing a song every hour. One of these songs is the anthem of the Scottish soldiers who came here during Crimean War and "Üskudar'a giderken" which all of Turks know very well.

every time I listen to this I get goosebumps. So much fuckin respect to the people who made this music

Wow, one of the many themes for civs in the series, im thoroughly enjoy this one. It gives such deep feeling and vibes

I'm just here for the music! Christopher Tin outdid himself with the Civ VI score. Really hoping they release a soundtrack and this theme is among the best for sure.

I thought the tune sounded familiar, and then a little Googling reminded me where I heard it from before. It's also the tune from the song "Rasputin."

The best music in Civ VI in IMO.

Everyone arguing about the origin of the music, but to me I just hear Ra Ra Rasputin, Lover of the Russian Queen

I come here to enjoy the song as it reminded me of the first time I heard it (Ra Ra Rasputin) and when I thought the comments could be a joyful moment, it's a culture war.

Osmanlı döneminden "Üsküdar'a gideriken" adlı parçanın "Arabia" teması adı altında sergilendiğini de gördüm ya.. Özellikle tarihi oyunlar üzerinde yoğunlaşan bir oyun geliştiricisinin bu kadar sallama çalıştığını görmek.. ne diyeyim Ubisoft, batman artık çok olağan geliyor..

Oh yeah baby, being the most advanced civ while listening this gave you extra will to complete the game.

üsküdara giderikenin hiç bu kadar epic hissetireceğini düşünmezdim özellikle 08:39 dan sonrası :D müthiş olmuş

I love this music really make you feel like in ancient arabic city :-(

Ive tried playing Civ 6 as soon as it was released (ended up only binge playing it for less than a year, revering back to Civ 5 to this day lol) and this themesong, this particular CIv theme, is stuck into my brain since then, I like other's as well, such as Teddy America's *BULLY* theme song. But this theme song has never left me, because maybe I am biased. (Not from ME btw) Something about it is just calming, glorious and peaceful

This song is very Fascinating, i am from India, and here we had a beloved freedom fighter name, Kaji nazrul Islam, he was a poet and song writer, and he wrote a song "momer putul", and its tune is similar to this tune, i don't know how a 100 year old Indian songwriter written this, but i am glad, that it has a worldwide audience now, cause the British government baned this poet when the freedom of Independence began. Really world is Fascinating,

For those who don't know, the song's name is Üsküdara (I hope that is written correctly)

Song is actually a Turkish song that has a multiple variations for different cultures across the Ottoman Empire. It's original name is "Üsküdara Gideriken"

The comment section reminds of an Islamic GoT, the Arabs Turks Perisian Kurds are at each others throat, then there is one lone guy said we should unite against the Night King. You all know who the Night King is

this music touches the soul

it's also ottoman folk song made in 19th century. Name is Üsküdara gider iken (English:While going to Üsküdar) or katibim (Eng lish:I writer)

ah the song is music to my ears and I wish I go to Arabia and learn more about their history and culture

8:39: GOOSEBUMPS

The instrument qanun has such a nostalgic sound to it..

This song belongs to the Ottomans, the Turks. The name of the song is On the Way to Üsküdar. Fascinating music.

Taalama -ashku gharaami yaa nural wujud How long have I been complaining of my love for you - O Light of Creation ❤❤

Orginal name of this song is “Üsküdar’a gideriken”

this is a Turkish song songs name is katibim. thalama askhu is adaptation of it just google it :)

8:28 "She believed he was a holy healer who would heal her son" 😮

İn comments who says this is our music , just search okay. İn the wikipeadia it say; "A notable recording is that by Safiye Ayla from 1949.[4] During the time of recording, Ayla was also a member of the assembly at the Istanbul City Conservatory.[5] Classical composer Saygun included 'Variations on the Old Istanbul Folk Song Katibim (Varyasyonlar)' as the last part of his choral Op.22 Bir Tutam Kekik of 1943. Similar compositions of Ayla's "Kâtibim" have followed it, including: With lyrics, and incorporating an English adaptation by Stella Lee, in 1953 the song was recorded in the USA as "Uska Dara - A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers" by Eydie Gormé[6] and Eartha Kitt.[7] The interpretation of the internationally known vocal star Eartha Kitt, accompanied by an instrumental set, could be based on that of Safiye Ayla."

Turks and Arabs fighting over the origin of the music me listening to it as a muslim : amatures edit: Neither the caliphates claimed themselves as an arab empire nor the turks claimed the ottomon empire as a turkish empire but both claimed to be a muslim empire and nationality is a pretty recent phenomena (nationality- people taking pride of the borders which the european colonizers drew and left)

2:40 طالما اشكو غرامى يا نور الوجود وانادى يا تهامى يا معدن الجود منيتى اقصى مرامى احظى بالشهود وارى باب السلام يا زاكى الجدود يا طراز الكون انى عاشق مستهام مغرم والمدح فنى يا بدر التمام وعليك الله صلى ربى ذو الجلال يكفى يا نور الاهلة ان هجرى طال سيدى العمر ولى جد بالوصل جد صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم

Talaal Badru Alayna would be a perfect song! Civilization should go for it!

Üsküdar'a gider iken aldı da bir yağmur Kâtibimin setresi uzun, eteği çamur. Katip uykudan uyanmış gözleri mahmur, Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karışır Kâtibime setrede pantol ne güzel yaraşır Üsküdar'a gider iken bir mendil buldum, Mendilin içine lokum doldurdum. Kâtibimi arar iken yanımda buldum. Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karışır, Kâtibime kokulu da gömlek ne güzel yaraşır.

Just love this music ❤️. Enjoy the music and do not fight over it. Music has no culture/religion/race just those who enjoy it and those who dont ❤️

YOOOO it's "Katibim" The Ottoman music at 11:32 such a beautiful and pleasant surprise, they made it so cool :D

to all turks this song is an old arabic nasheed called (طالما اشكو غرامي)

Song:Uskudar(A district of Istanbul) On the way to Üsküdar, he received a Rain. Turkish : Üsküdara gider iken aldı da bir yağmur

heey heeey heeey stop thereee.This is not arabia music 7:25.This is turkish music called Üsküdar'a Gideriken.

In some places, it seems to resemble the melodies of the song "Üsküdara Gideriken", which is a Turkish song.

Dieses großartige Lied ist eigentlich eine osmanische Komposition. Es ist eine Musik, die sich auf den Stadtteil Üsküdar in Istanbul bezieht.

0:00 to 2:33 is a turkish music, which name is "Üsküdara gideriken" . Sadly the game takes it arabic theme

Isn't that music "Üsküdara Gider İken" i thought it was a Turkish music.

Okay guys it really makes me upset to see you guys over thing you don't know about. So let me help you 1-)He could be Turkish, Kurdish or even Egyptian. But in fact he was Saracen! And Saracens are one of the Arab tribes. Actually he's real nationally is still unknown but probably civ devs considered him as Arab because of this. 2-)Music.. oh i hate when people argue about this song! Okay now check this out, Arabia was ruled by Ottoman empire for like 400 years right? So that means both cultures were mixed even their songs, melodies and notes. It's not Arabic nor Turkish it's an Ottoman song and both cultures have credits. Everyone especially 2 people down there keeps spamming links to their own version. I say fuck off to both of them. But if you really really want to choose sides. Just type Arabic name ''Talama Ashku Gharami wiki '' to google and it will lead you to Turkish version katibim. KZfaq videos are nothing. You guys should stop being warmongers and focus on research a little bit then you will see. 3-)Non arabic capital. No one cares i believe it was just one comment. Not a big deal. 4-)Non arabic unit. Yes memluks were Memluks ,Ayyubis And Saracens Unit. but once again they are considered as arabic tribes. Even Salahaddin's surname is Ayyub. It means Salahaddin of ayyubies. Enough history lesson i should get back to civ and get denounced by every nation except my buddy Gilgamesh. I love that guy. True ally. Love ya all don't fight enjoy the music

This is üsküdara gideriken(one of the oldest settlements of istanbul) so this song must was ottoman song. But you should just enjoy this awesome song do not care where it belongs.

the music is from a turkish song named Uskudara Giderken

This is Turkish song that belong Ottoman rule. Name is Üsküdar’a gideriken

The music is an Otomano-Turkish song (and also an Istanbul folktale i guess, it has many rumors about its origin-so not certain) "Üsküdar'a Giderken" aka "Katibim". It has many different variations. Here is one with a vocal: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/id-dlqhyyr-rf6s.html

I don't know if he Turkic but the song is a Turkish (Ottoman) song called Üsküdar'a Gider İken or Kâtibim.

fucking love this theme

üsküdara giderken bu la

To anyone arguing about the music origin. That what nationalism and separation made us do !! It's ( ISLAMIC) culture. Whatever Arab,Kurd,Türk or even more

تحية من الحجاز الى عواصمنا العربية التاريخيه 🇾🇪صنعاء 🇮🇶وبغداد 🇸🇾ودمشق🇪🇬والقاهرة 🇹🇳والقيروان 🇲🇦والرباط ارض الحضارة العربية والإسلامية

one of the most beautiful Arabic songs i've ever heard in my life 💖 ( Talama Ashku Gharami )

This is an actual song, not just "Arabia theme". We have folk song in some South European countries with this tune, bit was brought by Ottomans during their reign and occupation of our lands. We cool Turks, that happen long time ago. Anyway, love the Arabia in this game, they offer very unique feature of being able to play with faith and science, most games you're really not able, you have to go either faith or science because they are on different tree path, but Arabia's UA and UB kinda let you get away with it. That UB university is pretty strong, and their UA basically ensures you'll have religion regardless, so you can just rush for campus. Also their UU are quite nuts if you decide to "spread" Islam in Medieval era. They are beast if you know how to keep them alive.

Salah al-Din is not a Kurd or a Turk, but an Arab from the tribe of Qrushia .. Even brothers and grandchildren said we are Arabs living next to the Kurds and married them but we are Arabs

is not this song is named "Katibim" which is an Istanbul song, owned by ottoman empire. How it is related to saladin i did not understand sir

As a Mexican American who's been raised catholic. I always found Islam very interesting as well as the Middle East.

Arguing about the origin of this song is no different than asking questions like: 'which coffee is superior: turkish or greek' 'who does baklava belong to' 'who does Cyprus belong to' etc. There is no right answer or winner here lmao

Oh my god, I can't believe he chose this theme!

The song has a different version in each region..... Why the F**** are we fighting over a song. I believe that this song was written in different version because we were united and now look at us blaming each others. our world is so missed up.

İts turkish song named uskudara giderken

Fact: It is a 19th-century İstanbul song with Turkish lyrics citing Üsküdar town in Istanbul city. Likely, the musical structure has patterns from the Byzantine/Roman Empire which transferred to the Ottomans and now into modern Turkiye. But no relation to Arabs or Saladin here.

this songs original version is Turkish but this is Arabi theme

When Muslims someone says Muhammed without (s.a.w.)

My dad is from Syria and insists this is from Aleppo aaand based on an old song from Al Andalus. The writer of the song is Mohammed El Bakkar which definitely doesn't sound Turkish to me

It's Turkish song "Uskidara Giderim " !!!! It's most famous song

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/id-dlqhyyr-rf6s.html this is the orginal format this song. ( This Song is Turkish by the way :) )

an awesome theme for a terrifying civ... always fear the mamluks

it doesnt matter where the sound is coming . Turks and arabs are Brothers and sisters ! As salamu alaikum from Istanbul

i love how it gets so epic at the end.

That would be so nice to hear that in assassin's creed. Probably, i will play with a pleasure. And few times

This is originally a song from İSTANBUL, an ottoman song.

Andalusian masterpiece

Arabia Players : hey theres like a lot of good Oud Taqism you could use. Firaxis: Uskadara Gideriken

Alangkah indah diwaktu pagi

8:37

That's uskudara giderken

Ah it's a famous Turkish folk song, en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A2tibim

Im Christian but this music and Arabic culture is great

This music is actually Turkish music and even Üsküdar is a district of Istanbul. However, it is not a problem for them to use this music with Saladin, an important Muslim personality.

Its not a arabic or rasputin it is originally Ottoman turkish song a very ancient song USKADARA GIDERIKEN