Music composed by Farya Faraji, and featuring instruments by Dimitris Athanasopoulos, Ilias Vlamakis, Ilias de Sutter Ndavidlis, Gökhan Saraç, Izet M, Carmel Abramovitch, and Latin translations by Demetrios Paraschos. A massive shoutout to Ilias Vlamakis for allowing me to use his lyra recordings. Please check out his amazing work at Cretan Lyra Lab: kzfaq.info/love/RZ1_Xp1e_MAdgOpXXYAOLQ This symphony tells the story of Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I, using the musical language of modern Greek music and its Byzantine medieval antecedents, both secular and liturgical. The soundscape consists of a wide variety of instruments: the oud, kanun and lyras, which served as the central trinity of Eastern Roman court music in the 1000's to the end of the empire, ancient instruments going all the way back to Antiquity and still played today like the tsambouna and mandouras, and folk instruments like the tambouras family of lutes and the kaval flute of northern Greece. The melodies are based on the compositional and performative practices of liturgical Byzantine and Old Roman Chant, regional folk music such as Cycladic, Cretan, Pontic, Thracian Greek music, etc, with the exception of passages dealing with other cultures than the Eastern Romans. The chapter "A New Cathedral" is not my own composition and is a lyra rendition of the traditional Orthodox hymn Xristos Anesti. The chapter "Theodora's Malady" is not my own composition and is instead a 16th century Greek composition by a Greek Orthodox monk called Vatepodinos the Younger, played expertly here by Ilias Vlamakis of the Cretan Lyra Lab channel. The lyrics are written in and pronounced using Classical Latin for convenience: it is not representative of how Latin was spoken at the time. Note that I also ignored vowel length and stress accent frequently for this symphony. 00:00 Overture : I am Justinian 08:20 My Empress 13:42 The Reforms 19:20 The Shadows Over Me 25:32 Nika 35:26 The General 40:00 A New Cathedral 44:00 Renovatio Imperii: Part I 58:54 Renovatio Imperii: Part II 1:06:12 Belisarius' Crown 1:12:24 The Weight of Dreams 1:16:00 The Two Eyes of the Earth 1:29:26 The Plague 1:34:12 The Empress Reigns 1:39:12 Theodora's Malady 1:42:00 Farewell, My Queen 1:47:30 Time 1:52:12 A General's Farewell 1:57:14 Legacy 2:00:50 Death

Justinian would have never imagined that a millenia and a half later an Iranian would compose a two-hour long symphony in his memory.

The fact that this doesn't have 10M + views is ridiculous

>start listening >first words are literally "the west has fallen" >instant banger 10/10

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Procopius been real quiet since this dropped

I would lose my mind in a Farya Faraji concert for real

Farya, you've created the OST of a future film about Belisarius!

Lyrics: # I am Justinian Occidentalis cecidit Italia flet Patria cecidit Urbs aeterna fracta est Occidens resurget Italia resurget Patria resurget Urbs aeterna resurget Unus est Deus Unus est Imperium Filius Romuli sum Spes Aeneae sum Augusti successor sum Imperator Romae sum Justinianus sum # The Reforms Novae ignes accendi debent Renovatio venire debet Dominus decem praecepta mosi dedit Patres nostri nobis duodecim tabulas dederunt Dominus decem praecepta mosi dedit Patres nostri nobis duodecim tabulas dederunt Leges novas Imperio meo dabo Duodecim tabulae rescribentur Novae leges in ignibus sapienriae conflabuntur Et leges Romae terram regent Dominus decem praecepta mosi dedit Patres nostri nobis duodecim tabulas dederunt Leges novas Imperio meo dabo Duodecim tabulae rescribentur Novae leges in ignibus sapienriae conflabuntur Et leges Romae terram regent Πάτερ ημών ό εν τοίς ουρανοίς Κύριε ελέησον *Αμήν* ελθέτω η βασιλεία σου Κύριε ελέησον Αμήν # The Shadows over me *Aut Caesar aut nihil, Hic abundant leones, Hic sunt leones, Iacta alea est! Aut Caesar aut nihil, Hic abundant leones, Hic sunt leones, Alea iacta est!* Κοιτάζω τον ουρανό. Μακριά, μακριά, λάμπουν. Τ' αστέρια του ουρανού, Νύχτα, βασιλεύεισ. Ξημέρωσε, σε καλώ. Κύριε, δείξε έλεος. Δώσε μας φως, βασιλιά. Δώσε μου τη μοίρα μου. Είμαι ο Ιουστινιανός. Βασιλιάς των Ρωμαίων. Είμαστε οι γιοι του Καπιτωλίου λύκου! Είμαι ο Ιουστινιανός. Βασιλιάς των Ρωμαίων. Είμαστε οι γιοι του Καπιτωλίου λύκου! Κοιτάζω τον ουρανό. Μακριά, μακριά, λάμπουν. Τ' αστέρια του ουρανού, Νύχτα, βασιλεύεισ. Ξημέρωσε, σε καλώ. Κύριε, δείξε έλεος. Δώσε μας φως, βασιλιά. Δώσε μου τη μοίρα μου. Είμαι ο Ιουστινιανός. Βασιλιάς των Ρωμαίων. Είμαστε οι γιοι του Καπιτωλίου λύκου! Είμαι ο Ιουστινιανός. Βασιλιάς των Ρωμαίων. Είμαστε οι γιοι του Καπιτωλίου λύκου! # Nika *Nίκη, νίκη, νίκη...* Vade traditores, rebelles, insurgentes! ο βασιλιάς με κάλεσε Imperator supremus est! Virides et Caeruleu sanguine rubri factae sunt Gladius Romae imperii sum Belisarius! Vade traditores, rebelles, insurgentes! ο βασιλιάς με κάλεσε Imperator supremus est! Virides et Caeruleu sanguine rubri factae sunt Gladius Romae imperii sum Belisarius! *Belisarius!* # The General Declaro, fidus, bonus fortis est θα είσαι ο στρατηγός μου το σπαθί των Ρωμαίων Declaro, fidus, bonus fortis est θα είσαι ο στρατηγός μου το σπαθί των Ρωμαίων Imperator Romae sum, Justinianus sum Gladius Romae imperii es Belisarius Imperator Romae sum, Justinianus sum Gladius Romae imperii es Belisarius Declaro, fidus, bonus fortis est θα είσαι ο στρατηγός μου το σπαθί των Ρωμαίων Imperator Romae sum, Justinianus sum Gladius Romae imperii es Belisarius # Renovatio Imperii: Part I *Occidens resurget Italia resurget Patria resurget Urbs aeterna resurget* Tenebrae occidunt occidentem. Lux Romae ibi rursus splendeat. Tenebrae occidunt occidentem. Lux Romae ibi rursus splendeat. Dico vade vince, Belisarie! *Gladius Romae Imperi sum. Ubi'st nostrum imperium? Ne plora, mater Roma, denuo florebis, Civis Romanus sum, sed sine imperio sum Sanguine barbarorum, renata erit Roma!* Quod amisimus rursus nostrum erit. Hibernum hoc cito finietur. Tempus veris advenit. Dico vade vince, Belisarie! και οι βάνδαλοι τραγουδούν: 𐍃𐌴𐌹! 𐌹𐌵𐍃𐍄𐌹𐌽𐌹𐌰𐌽𐌵𐍃! 𐍃𐌰 𐌹𐍃𐍄 𐍄𐌴𐌵𐌳𐌰𐌽, 𐍄𐌴𐌵𐌳𐌰𐌽𐌹! 𐍃𐌴𐌹! 𐌹𐌵𐍃𐍄𐌹𐌽𐌹𐌰𐌽𐌵𐍃! 𐍃𐌰 𐌹𐍃𐍄 𐍄𐌴𐌵𐌳𐌰𐌽, 𐍄𐌴𐌵𐌳𐌰𐌽𐌹! *Gladius Romae Imperi sum. Ubi'st nostrum imperium? Ne plora, mater Roma, denuo florebis, Civis Romanus sum, sed sine imperio sum Sanguine barbarorum, renata erit Roma!* 𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 𐌷𐌽𐍃𐌰𐍂, 𐌸𐌷 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰𐌼, 𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌽𐌰𐌹 𐌽𐌰𐌼𐍉 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐌵𐌹𐌼𐌰𐌹 𐌸𐌹𐌷𐌰𐍃𐍃𐌷𐍃 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽𐍃, 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹 𐍅𐌹𐌻𐌾𐌰 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐍃𐍅𐌴 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰 𐌾𐌰𐌷 𐌰𐌽𐌰 𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹 𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 𐌷𐌽𐍃𐌰𐍂, 𐌸𐌷 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰𐌼, 𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌽𐌰𐌹 𐌽𐌰𐌼𐍉 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐌵𐌹𐌼𐌰𐌹 𐌸𐌹𐌷𐌰𐍃𐍃𐌷𐍃 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽𐍃, 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹 𐍅𐌹𐌻𐌾𐌰 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐍃𐍅𐌴 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰 𐌾𐌰𐌷 𐌰𐌽𐌰 𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹 Gladius Romae es, Belisarie, ibis, videbis, vinces. *Dico vade vince, Belisarie!* O Caesar, o Traiane, o Hadriane, cantate nobis, maiores. *Dico vade vince, Belisarie!* # Renovatio Imperii: Part II *Changed greek version of sons of Mars. I can't write it down. Maybe someone can help?* *Ողջոյն քեզ Մարիամ, լի շնորհօք, Տէր ընդ քեզ Տէր ընդ քեզ Տէր ընդ քեզ Օրհնեալ ես դու ի կանայս, եւ օրհնեալ է պտուղ որոկայնի քոյ, Յիսուս: Սըրբուհի Մարիամ, մայր Աստուծոյ, բարեխօսեա վասն մեր մեղաւորացս, այժըմ եւ ի ժամու մահուան մերոյ. ամէն.* *Belisarius, Narses and Justinian theme together* # Belisarius' Crown *𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 𐌷𐌽𐍃𐌰𐍂, 𐌸𐌷 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰𐌼, 𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 𐌷𐌽𐍃𐌰𐍂, 𐌸𐌷 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰𐌼, 𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌽𐌰𐌹 𐌽𐌰𐌼𐍉 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌽𐌰𐌹 𐌽𐌰𐌼𐍉 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐌵𐌹𐌼𐌰𐌹 𐌸𐌹𐌷𐌰𐍃𐍃𐌷𐍃 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽𐍃, 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹 𐍅𐌹𐌻𐌾𐌰 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌽, 𐍃𐍅𐌴 𐌹𐌽 𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰 𐌾𐌰𐌷 𐌰𐌽𐌰 𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐌰𐌹.* 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐌻𐌰 𐌰𐌽𐌳𐌰𐌽𐌴𐌼𐍃 𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐌻𐌰 𐌰𐌽𐌳𐌰𐌽𐌴𐌼𐍃 𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃 𐍅𐌰𐌹𐌻𐌰 𐌰𐌽𐌳𐌰𐌽𐌴𐌼𐍃 𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃 *𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃* Belisarius reiks! - Accepto *𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃* Belisarius reiks! - Ego sum Belisarius. Imperator Italiae! *𐌷𐌰𐌹𐌻𐍃* Vade barbarii, rebelles, insurgentes! παλεύω για τον βασιλιά Imperator supremus est! Vade barbarii, rebelles, insurgentes! παλεύω για τον βασιλιά Imperator supremus est! Από την Ιταλία άκουσα αυτά τα λόγια: Waila andanems, Belisarius reiks Από την Ιταλία άκουσα αυτά τα λόγια: Waila andanems, Belisarius reiks Fallacia fuit Caesar μέσα στην καρδιά μου. παλεύω για σένα Caesar, gladius tuum sum Fallacia fuit Caesar μέσα στην καρδιά μου. παλεύω για σένα Caesar, gladius tuum sum Είναι μάντη η καρδιά σου, ambitiosus es? Amicus aut traditor es Belisarie? Είναι μάντη η καρδιά σου, ambitiosus es? Amicus aut traditor es Belisarie? Fallacia fuit Caesar *μέσα στην καρδιά μου. παλεύω για σένα Caesar, gladius tuum sum Fallacia fuit Caesar* # The Two Eyes of the Earth It was written that, after the dead of Kavadh Khosrow was Shah Shas of Iranians ans non Iranians Hail to you, Khosrow Glorious and victorious Eyes and head of Iran Shadow of Ahura Mazda Eyes and head of Iran Immortal soul # A General's Farewell Gladius Romae, imperii fuit, hoccine ambitiosi erat? Ille mihi amicus erat, justus et fidelis *Gladius Romae, imperii fuit, hoccine ambitiosi erat? Ille mihi amicus erat, justus et fidelis* *Gladius Romae, imperii fuit, hoccine ambitiosi erat? Ille mihi amicus erat, justus et fidelis* *Gladius Romae, imperii fuit, hoccine ambitiosi erat? Ille mihi amicus erat, justus et fidelis* *Dico vade vince, Belisarie!* # Legacy *Imperator Romae sum Justinianus sum* *Part of changed greek version of sons of Mars. I can't write it down* *Ողջոյն քեզ Մարիամ, լի շնորհօք, Տէր ընդ քեզ Տէր ընդ քեզ Տէր ընդ քեզ Օրհնեալ ես դու ի կանայս, եւ օրհնեալ է պտուղ որոկայնի քոյ, Յիսուս: Սըրբուհի Մարիամ, մայր Աստուծոյ, բարեխօսեա վասն մեր մեղաւորացս, այժըմ եւ ի ժամու մահուան մերոյ. ամէն. Gladius Romae Imperi sum. Ubi'st nostrum imperium? Ne plora, mater Roma, denuo florebis, Civis Romanus sum, sed sine imperio sum Sanguine barbarorum, renata erit Roma!* Κοιτάζω τον ουρανό. Μακριά, μακριά, λάμπουν. Τ' αστέρια τον ουρανού Trajanus, Augustus, Caesar, Romulus Et nunc requiesco illic This was hard to write, but I did it. If someone need - please take it

The Greeks have the responsibility to make series and movies about the Greek Medieval history of the Eastern Roman Empire. Hollywood isn't interested and cannot understand this culture.

I see Justinian, I press play

We need a Greek version of "Sons of Mars" as a seperate single. That track slaps too freaking hard

Realizing Justinian born 5-6 years after Roman west fall, and he died 5 years before the birth of Muhammad :o the pure definition of late antiquity

And nearly two millennia later, an heir to the Sassanids composes a two-hour symphony to one of the last great Roman emperors. Axios Farya!

YOU DONT REALIZE HOW UNDERATTED YOU ARE YOUR MUSIC IS PULLING ME THROUGH COLLEGE

A 2 hour long symphony by Farya Faraji was not something I deserved, but it was definitely something I needed. Thank you Farya.

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The mosaic of Justinian and his retinue came in my dream just a day before my trip to italy. But, Belisarius was more clearly visible. When i visited Ravenna and went to the mosaic, my mom exclaimed and said that i look like the bearded guy with big hair. She was referring to Belisarius. I feel honoured.

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I still come back to this symphony every once in a while to let my emotions overflow and cry listening to these stories.

Hearing the Ceasar theme in ''The Shadows over Me'' gave me the same feeling as hearing Vaders theme over Luke.

Bro literally made a 2 hour track that tells the story of my life ❤❤ I love you Farya, no homo, may you be globally recognized in the future!

I always love,while listening to "Nika" how Belisarius' theme is played in such a cheerful,almost happy rendition, despite describing what is basically a mass killing of 30 000 people😂

When people are screaming "Nika" and the Belisarius kicks in. Possibly my favorite moment in this whole symphony.

Hearing "Sons of Mars" in Greek gave me imense joy.

They say that it futile to fight against what is inevitable but justinian has taught us that we must not give up. Ave caesar, roma invicta

Belisarius part of Nika slaps harder than my dads belt, the part is so good that deserves a separate video. Love to Iranian God of music.

The "Nika" section was absolutely unbelievable!

On January 13 , I will be going to Hippodrome of Constantinople and listening to the "Nika" part out loud. 1492 years later "NIKA" will be heard again once more at the same place. Brilliant work..

A suggestion for Farya's next symphony: The fall of Granada. That way, Farya can shed more light to Spanish and Moroccan music or the music of Al Andalus

i love how he used parts from "Sons of Mars" and "Hymn of Legion" songs in "Shadows over me" reffering on how much Roman empire influenced Justinian

This is a blessing to every lover of the Eastern Roman Empire. For such a long piece of art, it is only suitable that a comment should also be as long to express how much I admire the symphony. I am Justinian: the choice to introduce Justinian with Old Roman chant could not have been more brilliant, it is so symbolic of his character (the desire for rapprochement with Old Rome) and the nature of his era. My Empress: lovely to hear the Theodora Empress leitmotif again! The Reforms: The Empire of the Romans leitmotif playing as Justinian reforms that most Roman of things: The Law! Love the call back to Nineveh. You got your wish Justinian, Roman laws do rule the world now thanks to the Corpus. The Shadows over me: is that a Greek version of Sons of Mars, YES YES YESSS Nika: the rhythmic chanting of Nika is terrifying and only quelled down with Theodora and Belisarius’ theme, just like how in real history it was Theodora’s persuasion and Belisarius’, uh, riot control, that saved Justinian’s throne. I also love the color puns for Belisarius’ lyrics. The General: for some reason this version of the Belisarius theme just hits hard, but in a different way from the bagpipe version which is more epic in nature. A New Cathedral: Christos Anesti but played on Cretan lyra is so soothing, and it fits thematically! The Hagia Sophia was built upon the ashes of an old church burned down by the rioters, in a sense it has risen again. Renovatio part 1: Gothic lyrics as well! What language are you not able to master and incorporate into your masterpieces? Dico vade vince, Belisarie! Where you go, you see, you conquer is so much cooler than veni vidi vici too, Belisarius was such an excellent general, he definitely walks in the footsteps of Caesar and Trajan, even exceed them in some aspects. Renovatio part 2: Narses love! As the last Roman general to get a triumph in the city of Rome, I think he can definitely be called a son of the Capitoline wolf. Belisarius’ Crown: This is the first time I’ve heard a symphony in dialogue form, and I adore it. Especially a dialogue between 3 languages! And of course Belisarius remains loyal and treats the Goths of Ravenna like the Nika rioters. Smh Justinian how could you even doubt. The Weight of Dreams: oooo haunting The Two Eyes of the World: the Sassanid section is so beautiful. With all the focus on the West, Justinian forgot about the East, so it’s only natural that one of the most epic and regal pieces in the symphony springs suddenly from his archnemesis Khosrow. I have been craving for more Roman-Iranian crossovers since the Nineveh symphony, please do more like them!! The Plague: this is the stuff of horror movies, just silently creeping up and decimating the Romans and Persians. The Empress Reigns: the most epic version of the Theodora Empress theme, almost has a vibe like the soundtrack compositions of ridiculously high budget movies/TV shows. Theodora’s Malady: I’m still surprised a monk wrote a piece about Theodora. You can always find the best compositional gems throughout history, and again Ilias’ Cretan lyra really hits the spot. Farewell My Queen: so gloom and sad, goodbye Theodora, you were a legend 😦 Time: Time, in its irresistible and ceaseless flow carries along on its flood all created things, and drowns them in the depths of obscurity, to quote a certain Komnenian princess historian, but Justinian’s deeds are not drowned out, and we still remember them 1500 years later. That’s why I think it’s cool to hear a bit of that Constantinople leitmotif (although maybe I misheard?), to remind us of how long Justinian’s achievements endured. A General’s Farewell: slowed down Belisarius theme without all that energy and power from earlier and him reflecting on his life is so depressing, truly the era of Justinian is ending. Legacy: mixing together previous themes with Justinian’s Old Roman chant is gorgeous omggggg, worthy of his legacy Death: I love how Justinian sees the old heroes of Rome among the stars, truly may he Rest In Peace in their company. This is just a general overview of what I love from each section of the symphony, to go in depth one could write an essay. You have done Justinian and his marvelous era great justice Farya, and I think the Emperor himself would highly appreciate the tribute.

"Glory to God who has thought me worthy to finish this work. Solomon, I have outdone you." -Emperor Justinian The Great

This could genuinely be a film score for a film based on Justinian's life, honestly this is better than some Hollywood compositions. Good job Farya.

Don't mind me I'm using timestamp for my favorite parts 13:42 The Reforms, it's a banger from start to finish so no complaint 22:22 Sons of Mars but Greek 27:00 Nika but the drum part is now playing 31:40 Nika but the trumpet part/belisarius theme is playing 46:10 Renovatio Imperii but the fast part is now playing 58:54 Renovatio Imperii II, it's a banger from start to finish so no complaint 1:08:30 Belisarius Crown but the fast part is now playing 1:54:55 A general's farewell but the lyrics are now being sung 1:57:14 Legacy, it's a banger from start to finish so no complaint

The Two Eyes of the Earth keeps growing on me

I listen to it basically regularly for 4 months. Time flies fr

Wow I was addicted to Nineveh 627 the past few months and slept on this. Now that I’ve given it a shot, I can’t believe it took me this long because Justinian is by far your best symphony yet in my opinion.

I keep listening to this again and again and this has been Farya's most emotional symphony ever.

Being remembered 1 millenium and a half after for his life and legacy must be a honor and a privilege. I'm pretty sure Justinian would feel deeply grateful and honored for this marvelous homage.

At first I thought I hear greek music because it sounds like greek music, but the words are so close to ROMANIAN language that I can literary understand them, then it hit me, this is LATIN, and not Greek! The similarities are outstanding: Unus est Deus(Latin) - Unul Este Dumnezeu(RO); Dominus Deus(Latin) = Dumnezeu(RO) = God(Eng) Unus est Imperium(Latin) - Unul este Imperiul(RO) Filius romuli sum(Latin) - Fiul lui Romulus sunt(RO) Spes Aeneae sum(Latin) - Speranța lui Eneas sunt(RO) Augusti Succesor sum(Latin) - Succesorul lui Augusti sunt(RO) Imperator Romae sum(Latin) - Împăratul Romei sunt(RO) Justinianus Sum(Latin) - Iustinian sunt(RO) Leges Novas Imperio Meo Dabo(Latin) = Lege nouă Imperiului meu dau When it says: "Patre Nostri" all I hear in romanian language is "Părinții Noștrii", it's literally the same after thousands of years with small changes which are due to how the language evolved over time!

If Justinian had trusted Belisarius, he could have ruled most of the known world. Respects Farya.

Man, I just discovered your music and have become the biggest fan. Not just the actual music, but the historical details, the authenticity, the lyrics, and the story. I look forward to going through more songs and videos and sharing your content. Amazing work! As an Albanian born in the states, it’s also so interesting to hear the musical similarities between the different regions. Some sounds sound so familiar to me yet so foreign and it’s a testament to the ever changing cultural landscape of the region. Kudos to you!

OH MY GOD IT HAS BEEN RELEASED WE WON, ROMEBROS

I love how 13:43 is very similar to Avgvstvs - Epic Symphony: From Brick to Marble. Really shows how astute Justianian was in statecraft to be compared to Augustus. Love it!!

"Ille mihi amicvs erat, ivstvs et fidelis" nearly made me cry

This is an absolute, complete masterpiece. It's totally sublime, truly, being among the ranks of your followers is a delight. To be a long lasting follower of the "Faraji-verse" and being able to recognize all the leitmotifs and songs is something truly unique to you and your music

Never thought I'd hear the "Sons Of Mars" theme played on a Cretan lyre with Cycladic percussion! The whole "Renovatio Imperii, Part I" section was just amazing. Also a good chance to make extensive use of the Belisarius theme in more ways than one!

56:45 for who need the "o ceasar..." part

1:32:12 The distant wailing sounds and dissonant cords captures the plague perfectly. The transition to Theodora's theme is breathtaking especially love the energy added by the drums.

Wonderful. I'll listen to this for the next 100 years and more.

It is not normal that I looked at a nearly static image for several hours paying maximum attention... twice. And counting. Your art is magic, Farya

He was my friend just and loyal 😔😭

The Last of the Romans is well deserving of his own symphony. Thank you for all your amazing music!

Absolutely impeccable, the culimation of your many years of work, your greatest symphony so far and worthy of being called your magnum opus. Every segment makes you feel like you're living through a chapter of Justinian's reign, each giving off different emotions and telling a story. This masterpiece left me in awe. I've never seen someone teach history through music with the same skill you can, listening to it is as if I'm reading a book. You are one of a kind artist, Farya, and we forever appreciate your work.

Man, I just visited Ravenna and this was literally my soundtrack all the time. Thank you for this masterpiece

On the first day of Christmas my -True Love- Tsipouro Enjoyer gave to me, a 2 hour Justinian Symphony!

1:00:14 Κοιτάμε τον ουρανό μακριά μακριά λάμπουν τα αστέρια του ουρανού νύχτα βασιλεύει Σας καλούμε πρόγονοι, κύριε δείξε έλεος δώσε μας φως βασιλεία δώσε μας την μοίρα μας είμαστε ο Τραϊανός είμαστε ο Ανδριανός είμαστε οι γιοί του καπιτολιου λύκου 1:03:52 Voghjoyn k’ez Mariam, li shnorhok’ Ter ynd k’ez Ter ynd k’ez Ter ynd k’ez Orhneal yes du i kanays yev orhneal e ptugh vorokayni k’voy, Yisus Syrbuhi Mariam, mayr Astutsoy barekhosea vasn mer meghaworats’s ayzhym yev i zhamu mahuan meroy. amen.

Incredible. I find myself coming back to this again and again throughout the day. It truly feels like watching an opera. When Belisarius's theme started playing, it was like seeing the return of a beloved character in a play or movie.

I really liked how you did Christos Anesti in the New Cathedral movement of this symphony. Very well done! I appreciate your work!

What a legend Farya Faraji is, imagine if he gets his deserved recognition and we will wait for his concerts in our countries. One day, god bless

Just finished teaching about Justinian's reign in my history class. Can't wait to play this for my students!!! I love how beautiful music links the past and present.

The Roman Empire does not end in 476 but in 1453 AD 😏

The lyrics, in a mixture of Greek and Latin, capture the duality of the Eastern Roman empire beautifully - and so does the instrumentation. The tsabouna (Greek bagpipe) is by far my favorite folk instrument. We still love the tsabouna in the Cyclades (although it's mostly played during Carnival celebrations, aka Apokries) and the opening notes always give me goosebumps. Great job, everyone!

Please make one for Anastasius I. He was a really important emperor who deserves to be remembered. He may not have conquered anything, but he certainly left a prosperous and rising empire, which eventually allowed Justinian to retake some of the West.

Greetings from Turkey. Respect Emperor Justinianus 💜

"The Shadow over me" : Koitázo ton ouranó. Makriá, makriá, lámpoun T' astéria tou ouranoú, Nýchta, vasiléveis Ximérose, se kaló. Kýrie, deíxe éleos. Dóse mas fos, vasiliá. Dóse mou ti moíra mou. Eímai o Ioustinianós. Vasiliás ton Romaíon. Eímaste oi gioi tou Kapitolíou lýkou!

Это волшебно! Наблюдать за трансформацией империи, за изменением в языках и вере, наблюдать как старое угасает, и рождается что-то новое, как изменилось население Римской Империи и их языки! Хвала тебе Faria Faraji! Это просто прекрасно!

No one is talking about The iranian part 😢 farya put his soul on that one

Comments about the song in parts (I'll update little by little): 00:00 *- Overture: I am Justinian* Here we are, for the best symphony we'll see in a long time on the Farya Faraji channel, and this will be Justinian's leitmotif, right? It's different from the others and definitely long, but it makes sense after all, it seems to be an exposition of everything he thought about what happened to Rome (literally half the empire became a handful of Romano-Germanic kingdoms) and his ambitions as the renewer of the Western Empire. 08:20 *- My Empress* It's simply divine in its composition, we revisit a new version of the music for Theodora. Nothing more fitting, she is "La Hembra" in person, as tough as the Walls of Constantinople. 13:42 *- The Reforms* They reminded me of the end of Augustus's symphony, a great historical-musical rhyme. Here we see a new emperor who wishes to emulate the glories of the past as Augustus did with the declining Roman Republic. 19:20 *- The Shadows Over Me* There's only one word to represent this part of the symphony: Past. *Edit:* I was taken by surprise, I didn't expect to see a version of the song *Sons of Mars.* 25:32 *- Nika* It's out of this world and perhaps the piece I will revisit the most here. It's a state of pure revolution and chaos here, and I almost thought there would be something from SPQR in the background just to show that something of the Republic still survived, which are the popular revolts against the authorities, but... Then Theodora came, eclipsing the voices of the imminent revolution, and then Belisarius ended the revolt, bringing order to the capital of Rome. I'm not seeing history happening before my eyes, I'm hearing it happen. 35:26 *- The General* It's grand. Justinian had just appointed one of his most loyal generals... 40:00 *- A New Cathedral* I don't know why, but sometimes it reminds me of Ceddin Deden out of nowhere and also the leitmotif of Romanos IV Diogenes. It's beautiful. *Edit:* It's *Christos Anesti,* I saw it in another comment, a new Farajian song (remastered by Farya Faraji) around here. 44:00 *- Renovatio Imperii: Part I* What a delightful piece of music, so many revisited leitmotifs, so much nostalgia, and I was expecting Gothic but still got surprised? Wow. 58:54 *- Renovatio Imperii: Part II* I'm delighted that Sons of Mars is being reused, I don't know if it's to represent the constant military campaigns of reconquest or Justinian himself. Clearly, this part is about the campaigns of Narses, but the ending is interesting because the leitmotifs of both generals synchronize. Magnificent, poetic. 1:06:12 *- Belisarius's Crown* It's sad when a just master is betrayed by his servant, Majorian knows this well. But tragic is when the genuinely loyal servant is not trusted in the eyes of his master. Justinian, you messed up everything. 1:12:24 *- The Weight of Dreams* Is it a nightmare? A dream? I don't know. Maybe Justin didn't sleep well after imprisoning Belisarius? 1:16:00 *- The Two Eyes of the Earth* It seems that eternal peace was not eternal. And what a piece of music, the leitmotif of the Sassanids was epic before, but here it's on another level. And I feel a very distinct air, I don't know why. 1:29:26 *- The Plague* It's devastating, the sound resembling the wind echoing in the now city of corpses, the cries of children and mothers... the first plague portrayed musically on your channel. 1:34:12 *- The Empress Reigns* Teodora is the definition of savior of the homeland... again. Imagine being in a coma and your wife is not only the toughest of all, but she relentlessly deals with the entire empire on her shoulders in a time when being a woman was a challenge in itself... but- 1:39:12 *- Teodora's Malady* It shows that even someone as relentless as the Walls of Constantinople is not exactly relentless. She was, above all, a human being and a being who could die. Teodora once said that those who wear the purple must die in it... well, she did, and she did it with all the possible honor. 1:42:00 *- Farewell, My Queen* Let's be honest, Justinian married very well, it was the best match he could have had but unfortunately, the protagonist of this story dies here, leaving only the husband. 1:47:30 *- Time* It's powerful just like the passage of time. It seems there was a long period of monotony and solitary rule in Constantinople, but history was being imprinted on the walls of the city, never to be forgotten. 1:52:12 *- A General's Farewell* Your queen is gone, now your most loyal general is also gone. He died poor and wronged, but always loyal. I don't know if Justinian recognized his mistake in distrusting Belisarius. Now only the king is left... a great king, with his mistakes and successes, but... at this moment in the music, surely lamenting his greatest mistake. 1:57:14 *- Legacy* - 2:00:50 *- Death* - -------- I haven't finished analyzing anything, but I've listened to all the music. I want to know all the leitmotifs of the symphony. And also its transliterated letters for phonetic pronunciation using the Latin alphabet. Either way, this symphony is badass and it's easy to say why, after all, Farya Faraji did it.

I just found this and as a Greek, I weeped tears of joy at how epic and how powerful this composition is!! You sir have a talent 🙌🏼 I have just subscribed to you here on KZfaq and on Spotify 💪🏼

The Reforms - великолепна, не могу перестать слушать, благодарю от всей души за эту красоту

The Belissarius part of Nika goes harder than a club banger!!! Brought me chills!! That is some Howard Shore level of creation, congrats

The only music needed for a movie about Justinian

I imagined that you would do a Justinian symphony one day, but I didn’t know how you would work his reign in as he wasn’t very active himself. And yet you still managed to make one. I am not even halfway through and this is splendid. I absolutely love the Greek rendition of Sons of Mars, it was my first song of yours that introduced me to your music, and I felt like a little boy opening gifts on Christmas when that suddenly popped up.

I had been listening to Belisarius for 3 days straight. I'm not sure whether it's because I'm tired, but A General's Farewell made me legit cry, especially the final third. I haven't cried so hard over a song in forever. That symphony is a masterpiece for being able to make me nostalgic for a track I discovered not even a week ago and sad for a Roman general and a Roman emperor who died almost 1500 years ago. My subscription is more than deserved.

I dont usualy write comments but i cannot help myself. I am looping through most of Farya's songs, from this masterpiece to evocatis pledge to i am cyrus to narses to tourdion. Dear Farya, thank you for contributing so much to the culture of many nations! You are literally producing modern culture with your music for us all.

What a blessing that has come upon us Finally Justinian gets his piece

Thank you great Farya Faragi! This is the best video on your channel! When I first heard Justinian - Epic Symphony by the talented Farya Faragi, I was stunned. This is not just a piece of music; it is a journey into the very essence of the Byzantine Empire, a resurrection of its spirit and power. Every note of this symphony awakens in me the feeling of being transported back to the time of the great Justinian, feeling myself part of this majestic civilization. I become Byzantine - a true Roman, feeling every historical thread that Faragi masterfully weaves in his work. Tears of happiness fill my eyes as I listen to this symphony. In these melodies, I find comfort and strength to fight against my ailment that is testing my soul. This music gives me power and hope, reminding me that even in the darkest of times, there is light and beauty. And I trust that Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Justinian himself will be with me, giving me healing, strength and protection. This faith, like the melodies of this symphony, strengthens my soul and fills it with light. "Christ is risen - Byzantium will rise too!" - these words resound in my heart like an echo of the great past, promising hope for a future full of light and Orthodox greatness. I would like to add a request to the talented author Farya Faragi. Your Justinian - Epic Symphony has had a profound effect on me and I would be eternally grateful if you could share the lyrics. May God watch over you! And in the heavens I see God and God's kingdom on earth...

You have no idea of the dopamine rush I got when I heard the hymn of the legion again here 19:20 . One more time you exceed yourself, amazing.

57:00 «O Caesar, O Traiane, O Hadriane, cantate nobis maiores»

Renovatio imperii : part II Κοιτάμε τον ουρανό, μακριά μακριά λάμπουν Τ' αστέρια του ουρανού, νύχτα, βασιλεύεις Σας καλούμε προγόνοι, Κύριε δείξε έλεος! Δώσε μας φως βασιλιά, δώσε μας την μοίρα μας Είμαστε ο Τράϊανος, είμαστε ο Αδριανός Είμαστε οι γιοί του καπιτωλιού λύκου Koitáme ton ouranó, makriá makriá lámpoun T' astéria tou ouranoú, nýchta, vasiléveis Sas kaloúme progónoi, Kýrie deíxe éleos! Dóse mas fos vasiliá, dóse mas tin moíra mas Eímaste o Tráïanos, eímaste o Adrianós Eímaste oi gioí tou kapitolioú lýkou

This piece must be a gift from God. Studying for medieval history exam has never been so climatic Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my friend!

The buildup for “nika” had me on edge but it was completely worth it.

@22:32 This has to be the most beautiful yet epic re-do of your OG Roman song, Farya. I remember you once described it as “balls to the wall fantasy”, which is true, but by both all the Old Gods and the new One God, I wish I could one day become 1% as cool as you dude. Love ya 🫶🏻 Edit: it goes without saying but the entire symphony is jaw-dropping!! The start of Belisarius’ cameo is definitively another favorite of mine. 👌🏻

Im crying right now your music is divine. I love the reference to Caesar symphony !!!!

Man I can't wait for a Symphony of Basil II

I just listened to A General's Farewell and when the lyrics started somehow the Latin was close enough to Romance that I could understand it with no problems...I think you really captured Justian's grief at his friend's passing

First the Janissary and now One about the life of St. Justinian? I absolutely love these Character based symphonies! Amazing work!

The Plague part completely sent chills down my back knowing how bad it was and how This piece captures that Apocalyptic feeling perfectly. I would completely say what you made was a Masterpiece and left me in awe but everyone else has already said that for me in the comments. I will say tho ive been listening to you for years and it really is great to see someone who can make Historical music into stories and actually make it great. Just masterpiece after masterpiece. This one might outrank Nineveh 627 for me

JUSTINIAN! My emotions now don't give enough JUSTICE to what I feel now, 2 hours? The best 2 hours of my life

Truely a masterpiece. Justinian definitely deserved 2 hours of symphony to narrate his life. I hope to hear more Byzantine symphonies like this one. Maybe something about Alexios I Komnenos based on the Alexiad. Or something centered on Konstantinos XI Palaiologos revisiting in detail the fall of Constantinople from the point of view of the last romans.

0:10 it's over 2:57 we're back

I love how parts of other melodies and Symphonies appear here, this is gold.

I didn't know much about Justinian until I found out about this video, which was recommended on my main ytb page. Truly a masterpiece, congratulations on everything, this is so well done.

I cried like a little b*tch at 1:55:00 Fare thee well, Belisarius

Thank you Farya, I always listen to Byzantine and Roman music, this is a masterpiece I'll be listening for months!

I still remember the great John Romer quoting Justinian in the BBC documentary, _Byzantium: The Lost Empire._ Upon entering the space of the newly built Hagia Sophia, the wonder _he_ commissioned, the Basileos said, _"Solomon, I have surpassed you."_

I especially love how you used the melody to the Paschal troparion “Χριστός ἀνέστη”, for the track “New Cathedral” at 40:00. As an Orthodox Christian, I absolutely loved this. What a genuine masterpiece this is in its entirety. Many in the comments have noted that it is like a film score. Now, I don’t know about this rather mediocre-looking “Napoleon” film that just came out, but I know one thing; if they ever produce an epic biopic of Emperor Justinian, you had better be the one and only person they employ to create the score for that project. Because, as far as I am concerned, you are the only one that could pull that off. You continue to be my favourite new musical artist, Farya. God bless you and may He bestow upon you even greater success in the near future. ☦️🙏

I have latin classes at university and i used to hate them because lingua latina syntaxes is very hard for me. But after this piece of art i feel inspired learning Latin