This is one of the best renditions I have ever heard. It captures the soul of the song, it simply perfect in every way. If anyone's wondering what the lyrics mean, they are about Delio, a Bulgarian brigand and sort of a freedom fighter during the Ottoman's rule on the Balkans, threatening the Ottoman governors of Zlatograd/Darıdere not to forcefully convert two aunts of Delio's that live in a nearby village. The threat goes 'dare not convert them (into being Turkish and into Islam by making them wear the black clothing), as when I come down on your village, many mothers and many wives would soon mourn their sons and husbands'. Gyulsyume his lover and a Muslim Ottoman woman was warning Delio 'they are casting a silver bullet just for you Delio', to which he answers 'Gyulsyume my dearest one, the man that will take me down, has not been born yet'. It's actually a lot longer but this is the part that went into space.

Pure brilliance! Thanks so much for this. Travelling back to Bulgaria just now and getting in the most beautiful vibes again, thanks to you ❤! No matter the tradition you take on - Bulgarian, Georgian or Martian - you're absolutely brilliant at it! All the best from the stormy Irish Atlantic coast!

The drummer is in full euphoria. Love it <3

Thats so beautiful! Valia will be greateftul!

I was fortunate to see this played plive in 2017 at the Music Box Theatre - the whole evening was of songs from the golden record, and was beautiful, but then there was this - this at the end, which made listening to anything else for a few days impossible. This song live that night stands as one of my absolute favorite musical experiences. I am very grateful. Thank you.

მუსიკა არ ვარგა

Я тбилиский мегрел . Точнее Матушка мегредка. Помню как с Дедом напевали чела ... Огромное Вам спасибо . Это лучшее исполнение Чела... исполнение

Listen to my lovely cover of this song :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8dnm6ljypOnlY0.html

Много хубава песен и изпълнение.

This is so stunning!!!! Absolutely beautiful, through and through, to the soul of it. Wonderful work!!!!

A pretentious performance. You ruined one of the most beautuful folk song in the World. Violin cannot replace bagpipe and the lead singer does not sing in sufficiently high register.

Lovely...thank you for sharing this with us. I think I went to school with Lou in New Mexico!

🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

Congratulations ! You surprised me very nice. I am half bulgarian and just impressed . Dont stop to make this magic music.Greetings and all the best. Поздрави 🥰

How on Earth does this have 7k views?! AMAZING SONG AND VIDEO

There are no words to describe this song, only emotions.

What a delightful surprise ! Awesome performance, thank you

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So grateful that y'all are still making music <3

More than brilliant and beyond beautiful, the perfect dance between voices and instruments makes music and love.

Thank You Blato Zlato!

opaaaaa :))))

една од подобрите верзии на ајде јано. фала ви.

Ех, живи и здрави да сте, още пейте, още веселете - Бог ви е дал талант да пеете и веселите. :)

We enjoyed you so much at Lotus Fest USA 2022. We loved the video! Safe travels, and come back soon!

Amazing

Beautiful and haunting!

You may set and Buran Energia to the clip it will be magnificent view with this masterpiece ❤️Long live Bulgaria

Just so happy to find you... I am so grateful for this, thank you!

Wow! I am blown away at this performance. Incredible and evoking of great emotion. I am not Bulgarian nor have any direct connection to the culture, but I absolutely understand why this song was chosen to be on the Golden Record and you all performed it beautifully.

I am glad aliens are listening to Valya Balkanska. uncomparable

Great Performance!

За кавър става ама летвата е прекалено висока

Давам лайк за опита но имате много да гоните

Freaky ≈≈≈ I love this video Blato Zato!

What are the chords please. Thank you. Steve.

modern one interpretation of song ;] kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtGHZtWIz57VcYE.html

Slaves..we are not the brightest street lights in the village ...But yes we can sing and and make music ...And yes we do look good ..

Great sound and can I just say such a funny reference about Donny! Keep it up!

For when on SPOTIFY??

Beyond magnificence! Am I alone in hearing the Beatles' Eleanor Rigby in this melody -and performance...Professor Sagan was so inspired to include this music on the golden Voyager disk to the stars. Now, as the Earth confronts destruction, this is a piece of humanity we all need. Oh! the lonely people, Oh! the lonely Earth.

I love it! Thank you for giving it to us. I've already bought my ticket for your Elin Pelin event in the Houston area next month - see you then.

Uzay boşluğunda salınırken dinlemek güzel.

Damn, y'all!!

I'm really impressed. When will you return to Bulgaria again?

Phenomenal....Bravo!!!

Thanks for the late Christmas gifts :)

I can feel the music, well done

аплодисменти!

Много красиво! Уникално!