Music by Farya Faraji, featuring the Latin rendition of the Palastinälied by the Skaldic Bard, an exceedingly talented linguist and musician I urge you to subscribe to if you enjoy history, music and old languages: youtube.com/@SkaldBard?si=2aS1po6A02iuW5E7; Walther von der Vogelweide, Theobald of Navarre, and various anonymous composers of the Medieval European, Greek Medieval and Anatolian Turkish traditions. Featuring kanun by Oğuzhan of the Bym Recording Group, and lyra by Stefanos Krasopoulis. I wanted to tell the story of the First Crusade, as always using an ethnomusicological lens through which the characters, locations and cultures revolving around the First Crusade allow us to get a glimpse into various soundscapes of different cultures and eras. For most of the symphony, up until the "Holy Land" chapter, the music representing the Western Europeans is historically informed and rooted in their historical practices, namely a monophonic, melodic structure devoid of modern Western harmony, with a practical compromise of the melodies being in Equal Temperament instead of Just Intonation or Pythagorean temperaments. Steady drones consisting of the tonic dominate these pieces, and early Western European harmony known as Organum; the usage of consistent parralel fifths or fourths, is also used. For a breakdown of Organum, watch this video I made explaining the subject, accompanied by academic sources: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLSJZ8Vhxriwk4U.htmlsi=ZCJ5DxUU-RjA285P Another historically informed aspect is the rendering of Gregorian Chant that is quite unlike the modern, post-Solesmes reformation of the 19th century, defined by a minimalist, soft vocal style. Medieval chant of the Latin church was far more ornamental in its delivery. For an overview of this subject, watch this video I made, complete with academic sources: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nt6Te5qEl6jFmYU.htmlsi=9ZuRyWmVgDNOdaeo The instruments used to represent the Western Europeans consist of a vast panoply of historical instruments like medieval harps, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, rebecs, lutes, gitterns, zithers, as well as the medieval organ, an instrument re-introduced in the West by the Eastern Romans. The music used to represent the Muslim Turks consists of modern Turkish folk forms; monophonic and heterephonic, using diverse maqams, namely Bayati, with modern Turkish instruments like the bağlama, and a Central Asian dombra to symbolically represent the newly arrived Turks in the region. Breakdown of the chapters: * Overture : 1095 A.D This chapter's melody consists of the Palastinaliëd, a 13th century song written for the Fifth Crusade. You can see my previous arrangement here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqhdnLaH2OCxfJ8.htmlsi=77XSzuJad1-9LeGp * The Plea from the East The melodies used are my Seljuks leitmotif, and the Greek melody and text are a reprise of Kúριε εκέκραξα, a Byzantine Chant. * The West Hears The melody is closely based on the medieval Dies Irae, a Gregorian Chant, and the text is a contemporary writing down of Pope Urban II's speech at the Council of Clermont in 1095, written down in the The Gesta Francorum Iherusalem peregrinantium by Fulcher of Chartres. * The Sinner An original composition closely emulating the melodic progressions of Western European medieval music from before the 1300's; with modal alterations between Dorian and Aeolian, and descending motifs down to the subtonic to initiate cadential phrases. The texts sung are from traditional Latin Catholic prayers, as well as Proverbs 6:9 from the Book of Proverbs. * The Call An arrangement of "Chevaliers mult estes guariz," a historical French Crusade chant written in the late 1200's for the Second Crusade; the lyrics have been altered to fit the context of the First Crusade. See my previous arrangement of the song here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aKuJZcSq1K6cYY0.htmlsi=0tiKORFNTvI5M8Dq * The Voyage Alongside original melodies, the French Crusader song Seigneurs Sachiez is arranged here; you can see my previous arrangement of it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZZnp6iozJrOY30.htmlsi=8ZIBSsnpAEECRDx7. The rest of the text consists of the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum, a first-hand account of the First Crusade by an anonymous crusader who was closely associated with Bohemond of Taranto. * The Land of Rûm The song is "Severim Ben Seni," a traditional Mevlevi Turkish air based on a poem in Old Anatolian Turkish by Yunus Emre, a Sufi poet who lived in the 13th century. * Nicaea The text is from the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum and the Kutadgu Bilig. * The Battles in Rûm The text is from the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum and the Kutadgu Bilig. The section is structured in a 5/4 asymettrical time signature, called aksak in Turkish music theory. Such time signatures are unusual in Western European music but a mark of Anatolian music, and uses Bayati Maqam. * The Long March The text is from the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum. * Antioch The text is from the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum. The section is structured in a 9 beat asymetrical, aksak time signature typical of Anatolian music, and uses Bayati Maqam. * The Holy Land The melody is the Palastinälied, translated beautifully to Latin by the Skaldic Bard. Whilst the first rendition in the overture followed historical conventions, this one is arranged in a modern style using tonal harmonic progression. * The Last Prayer This is a medieval Gregorian Chant believed to date from the 9th century, called Ave Maris Stella. The chant is rendered in a historically informed manner, doing away with the modern style of Gregorian Chant and using Organum as well as an approximation of the ornamental style of chant of the Middle-Ages. * The Battle for Jerusalem The Gregorian Chant included here is the Dies Irae. * The City Falls The text is from the Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum. * The Crusades Have Begun The melody is the Palastinälied, translated beautifully to Latin by the Skaldic Bard.

Once he takes long breaks you know something incredible is coming

Words cannot express how my cursor had already clicked on the video before my mind even processed what I was doing.

Who needs movies when you got Farya

My fingers hurt from clicking so fast, curse you Farya

Tremendous work, my friend - your creativity and aptitude for music truly knows no bounds, and you've captured the spirit of the time so epically and authentically. I'm truly honoured to have been featured in this project. Congratulations on this latest masterpiece!

I'm a simple man: I see Farya I read Symphony I see cross of Jerusalem I see the crusader from M2TW: Kingdoms And I click.

THE SKALD AND FARYA ARE COLLABING!!! MY YEAR IS MADE!!!!!!!

Land of Rum was something else man

Alexios I Komnenos is clapping in heaven!

The quick sandwich snack I planned just got extended to a three course meal.

I love the Transition from greek "Amin" to the latin "Amen" as if the West answers to the Plea From the East. I always smile to that moment

I'm not sure if this was the intention but I love how the Latin pronunciation is somewhat "inconsistent". In "Antioch", the "ecce" is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, but "caelum" has a "tch" sound. Later on, in the "Last Prayer", "caeli" is pronounced as "seli", and "atque" is "atqve". It demonstrates how the Crusaders came from a variety of backgrounds and would often speak Latin in their own accents. Different pronunciations, one language. Different nations, one Crusade! (And ofc there's also the French and Turkish parts which are awesome too)

Seljuk theme: *appears* Me, subconsciously in my mind : .."Morghididām neshaste bār bâreye Tus..." This theme has already become iconic, man!

I promised my mother not to cry, but upon hearing the Orthodox's plea I broke down. Simply magnificent, like all your works, of great quality, keep it up, greetings from Spain, we had our own crusade for 700 years. ✝️🤝🏻☦️, 🇪🇦🤍

Hearing the Seljuk theme in the first minutes of this really allowed to feel like it was a brutal consequence of the Manzikert disaster. Well done, magister

The desperation in " Kúριε εκέκραξα", you can almost feel it, as if that was Alexios Komnenos' voice...

Two minutes in and you’re already starting off with the Seljuk tune. This one’s gonna slap!!

Babe wake up The Greatest composer alive has dropped

I can't believe that my two music artists have done a collaboration 49:43 Palästinalied in latin hits hard, and now I can't wait for Jihad's response for a mega campaign in crusader kings 3

An hour long symphony, with you and the Skaldic Bard? I be damned, you made my day

I have several of your songs remembered by heart. Your music has helped me learn Latin among others, my favorite being Avestan. A real conversation starter! Keep it up, much love my friend from a Crazy Canuck!

Reconquista Symphony

This is the type of song that would encourage a Crusader more than Pope Urban could. fantastic piece as always

this video's got it all! Byzantine chants, Latin, crusades, beautiful melodies and leitmotifs calling back to previous songs... Bravo, Farya!

to quote my comment from your previous video "For now, my bets for the next one are either Edessa 260AD, or something from the Crusades..." MAN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE RIGHT! I'm so excited for this beauty

This is the single greatest crossover since Maurice helped Khosrow II retake Iran

1:08:56 well this part certainly did not disappoint. It sounds genuinely scary and rightfully so, reflecting the brutality of the sacking of Jerusalem. Also these symphony versions of your crusader songs carry a sense of zealousness and drama compared to your stand-alone versions which sound more heroic. all and all, another masterpiece from you and Skald, thanks!

FARYA, YOU ABSOLUTE GIGACHAD. YOU ACTUALLY DID IT YOU MADLAD

Amazing work Farya. The crusaders massacre at Jerusalem in "The City Falls" hits hard, but I am glad it was included, that event shouldn't be forgotten!

Others: Look, two very famous artists have released a feat, it was a bomb and everyone is talking about it Meanwhile me: OMG, look at what I just saw, Farya Faraji and Skaldic Bard have released a feat together!!

obligatory.... GOD WILLS IT!! watching kingdom of heaven after this, thanks Farya!

Farya and Skaldic Bard... Together... I've got something in my eye...

Another unparalleled symphony by our Shahanshah-e Musiqi made me feel as though I was there through the entire journey as a crusader.

The west hears is by far the best part for me. The Amen is the response to Amin. Its like a genuine response of the west sympathising with the eastern romans and calling forth all who want to help them from certain doom

The City falls was surprisingly, (and accurately) the most horrifying thing you have ever uploaded, way worse than even The Plague from Justinian. The "prayerey" voice, which gets increasingly dejected and just... creepy. And then that ramp up, like somethinf out of a horror movie.

I'm reading a Westeros history book, The World of Ice and Fire, as I listen to this. Effing god-tier evening.

Time to listen to one hour of heroic mood symphony during my monthly bleeding in a desperate attempt to hold to dear life and stop craving for death like the fucking warrior I was born to be

Two legends have united, to create this masterpiece!!!

This is absoluterly incredible. Every single one of your compositions is a travel trought time, and the research behind every single second of sound is astounding. I think you're without a doubt one of the best historical musicians there is on youtube. One a little side note, would you ever consider touching upon the music of Southern Italy, maybe of its less publicized but cooler period like the Arabs in Sicily or the Norman Kingdom? The melting pot of Islamic, Norman, Byzantine and Jewish culture would be, I think, a very interesting prompt for a composition and something i always adored. Anyway, keep up your work, whatever it is you're working on, because it's guaranteed it'll be amazing

Can never get enough of the "Kúριε εκέκραξα" sections.

I loved the various pronounciations of latin during the symphony. It gave it a authentic feeling reagarding that the crusaders were members of various "nations" speaking their own version of latin.

YES!!! My two favorite History-themed musicians finally working together to deliver epicness!!!

Since I discovered you because of a meme video which included "Sons of Mars", I can easily say that you've been my favourite content creator. Your music is just phenomenal man, keep up the good work as always!

This is the collab we were waiting for.

Everything is cool as always, incredibly cool - you and Skaldic Bard have the best historical music I could find. But I have never been able to find many songs or music in ancient Egyptian or Coptic. I think these languages ​​deserve their own hit, which you Farya could make

The co-op we didn't deserve, but the one we needed

It’s about time you skaldic bard collaborated that guy makes such good music

skaldic bard and Farya, I really do not deserve such masterpice!

The collab that hits as hard as Baldwin’s biggest win

Praise you Farya!

These 1 hour epic symphonies are like a movie to me. And I always find something related to myself in your works. Just awesome. ❤

Hmm, that crusader looks oddly familiar… Medieval 2 Total War: Crusades anyone? Aside from that, spectacular work as always Farya!

FINALLY COOP WITH SKALDIC 🔥🔥🔥

Skaldic Bard & Farya Fraji collab? It's about time!

I'd like to see an epic symphony about the conquest of new world by Farya Faraji. Dreaming costs nothing.

I know I always applaud your work, but I trully mean it when I say that this is one of your very best! Good job to both you and the Skaldic Bard, hopefully we see more collaboration between you.

That part of 'The Holy land' truly felt Holy, God bless you good sir!

WAIT! Is "The land of Rum" in 25:29 the same symphony that happens during Sibila and Balian are having dinner in The Kingdom of Heaven? I have listened all yours symphonys: Julius Caesar, Justinian, Thermopylae, Carrhae... and I must admit The Crusader is the best I heard by far, being all asthonishing.

Two legends finally come together.

The Holy Land is the best rendition of the Palästinalied I’ve heard

Farya and Skaldic Bard cooperating? Well, the future of music seems promising...

Farya, we need this music and many more others on your Spotify ! Merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique symphonie !

Please make the full Palästinalied in Latin with voice of Farya Faraji and Skaldic Bard.

Splendid! As a traditional follower of The Skaldic Bard and as a frequent commenter (previously under the name @ulster-is-british) this is wonderful I came here from his community post about this collaboration His translations of palästinelied into Old Norse and this, Latin as well as his most recent into Old English are - arguably - his most famous pieces I confess, I have never really listened to you as closely I do him, however your rendition of an alarc’h and Mult Estes Guariz are splendid and I do listen to them semi-frequently After listening to this, I have been amazed by the sheer quality you two have and I am joyed by you two taking pride. I may be forced by your talent to subscribe!

Esperamos con muchas ganas una pieza sinfónica de La Reconquista de España

One year ago, i said that you gonna make a Symphony to continue the manzikert , and after 8 days whitout any music you delivery this to us. I heard this song whit tears and my rosary in hands. I realy thanks for what you have done for me and all of us. For me, this ia more than a song, is a prey and a memory of a honorous people in a honorous age.

WE MARCHING TO THE HOLY SEPULCHER TO THIS

i really loved 'The Land of Rûm' you have a talent for music. please keep them coming. it wouldn't be a bad idea to allow channel memberships i think

This one belongs in the CK3 playlist, paradox should hire you.

The byzantines and the West calling each other brother does something to my heart. It’s sweet, but it honestly makes what happened in 1204 even worse.

We need more crusader songs

Wow, this is a collab I have been praying for!

this is my discovery of lifetime, here i am trying to push myself to finish my thesis and my pleas for hope were answered

Holy shiet, comp with skaldic bard. This is awesome.

I still remember commenting on one of your videos about you making a templar chant or crusader music with your style under the Psalm 135 video and you delivered harder than ever. Thank you.

Bro WTF, i Just Said that crusade Symphony was coming in Saladin video and It came!!!!

Finally, a collab between two legends. All I can say is that I absolutely love this, thank you Farya and of course The Skaldic Bard as well

I see Farya, I see Skaldic Bard, I click

Bro I swear I was thinking about how you had no posted anything yet and then KZfaq recommended me this gem, as always, thx for the high quality music Farya!

I'm not big into crusader stuff, but this is incredibly well made as everything else in your repertoire. Bravo!

DANNGGGG A SKALDIC FEATURE, I love skaldics music, best music collab I have seen in a long time. These symphonys are always my favorite I love in this one you included the Eastern Roman era of the campaign (Nicaea and western Anatolia). Keep making some of the best tradition/historical music the world has seen.

I've been busy lately and didn't have time to listen to this symphony even though I noticed it had been updated. And today I regret that. How wonderful! I shudder and admire. A beautiful and well-crafted composition. Great performance and singing voice. Each chapter is beautifully combined, and one singing voice creates a thousand scenes. This was truly a movie to be heard and an epic to be played. I have no words for how wonderful you are. Because of people like you, I once again remembered that I became interested in history, music, and culture, and that feeling has become even stronger. I was so excited that I ended up typing a long message, but thank you so much for the wonderful music.

The melody and the voices of 'The West Hears' are hauntingly beautiful! I don't know how many times I've listened to it since you uploaded the symphony, but I find myself humming the melody all too often.

Bro, you are clearly the best composer in this dark world. May God bless you! P. S: I have only one question? Can you make a song about the Dacians/ Free Dacians? Your Romanian fan base would be very happy. :) (Dacians music is basically Romanian Folk Music.

Je n'aurais jamais un seul jour de ma vie pensé recevoir l'honneur d'une symphonie sur les faits d'armes de mon ancêtre (Raimond IV de Saint-Gilles) ainsi que de ses compagnons, par le maître Farya Faraji en personne. Je suis sûr que Raimond, de là où il se tient, est réellement subjugué. Merci du fond du coeur. Merci.

I've been waiting for some kind of melody for the Rûm by you, and when I first listened to it, I instantly fell in love with it. Just beautiful. The Rome melody, Crusader tunes, and the Carolingian hymn making a comeback instantly makes this a favorite. Also, the City Falls bit was just.. horrific, truly powerful. Once again you've outdone yourself, and in a collab with Skaldic Bard too! Bravo 👌👏👏👏

You are a God-send gift to us listeners who through music can play whole scenarios in our head. Farya, a thousandful thanks to you and your companions for making such divine music!

U dnt know how much respect we have to you,

FINALLLY THE COLLAB WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR!!!!

I have heard something from The Skaldic Bard, and I wondered if you two knew about each other, nice to see you finally worked together to make some good music!

Another Great work from you Farya, great music about the warriors of Christ!

After so long, it has finally arrived! Deus Vult!!!! The Lord has blessed us with 2 legends uniting for an Epic of the ages!

Masterpiece after masterpiece with Faraji

When I retire, dear Farya, I'll learn all your best songs and share it wherever I'll go.

12:57 - My new alarm music. It's a masterpiece

This is like receiving a gift I never expected and do not deserve.

Oh, the first few seconds... I thought I was gonna get hit by a truck. Haven't listened to the rest of it yet, but the expectations are definitely positive

I wasn't expecting a crusade symphony nor this collaboration Amazing 👏

Opens yt Reads farya faraji upload Reads feat.the skaldic bard excitement rush