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- 1. Perceptions of Music in the Ancient World Michael C. Wheeler (MA)
- 2. A Broad Look Around the Globe ▪ Wheeler’s Law: The further back in history we go, the less records we have.
- 3. It’s All Greek to Me! ▪ It’s no secret that for a great deal of western human history – intellectuals have held the Greek civilization as the standard for philosophical achievement. For evidence of this, just look at our capital buildings.
- 4. …And If You Think That’s Crazy! The Colossal Zeus 430 BCE G. Washington
- 5. But It Wasn’t Just the USA that Idolized the Greeks ▪ The Roman Empire copied the Greeks in art, architecture, and culture – and remember, the Roman Empire conquered Europe.
- 6. In Fact… ▪ Rome’s “fall” in 476 was lamented for centuries after it happened. ▪ Effectively, it was widely assumed that true “civilization” had disappeared and was never to return. There were a few attempts at bringing it back though The “Renaissance” of 15th century Europe was thought to be a “rebirth” of Rome The “Holy Roman Empire” lasted from 962-1806 and was thought to bring back the original empire, although it never did.
- 7. So We Know That People LOVED Greek Stuff… ▪ How did the Greeks feel about music? ▪ I really like this lecture: ▪ http://youtu.be/-1aAunaw1GA
- 8. The Muses “The 9 Muses” by Alexandra Magnani
- 10. Other Music Deities ▪ Hathor in Ancient Egypt
- 12. Swaraswati Was So Beloved – She Made it All the Way to Japan! ▪ In Japan she is known as Benzaiten
- 13. OK, But What Did It SOUND Like? ▪ Let’s go back to the Greek – This is the “Epitaph of Seikilos” possibly as old as 200 BCE – 100 CE http://youtu.be/xERitvFYpAk ▪ What it’s about https://bilingualcarloscano.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/greek-music- seikilos1.pdf ▪ “The First Delphic Hymn” a song for Apollo http://youtu.be/eIRUBLZl7uU ▪ Translation at: http://www.ancientlyre.com/publicfiles/THE_ANCIENT_GREEK_LYR E_INSERT_NOTES1.pdf
- 14. How About Ancient Music in India ▪ Let’s talk about Vedic Chanting! ▪ Let’s Listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjcVbd1O7KQ
- 15. Speaking of Religious Chanting ▪ Gregorian Chanting is traditional liturgical music done by Catholic monks ▪ Most common chants are contained within the “Liber Usualis” which is a staggering collection of 1900 pages. ▪ The first formal edition of the book didn’t happen until 1896 even though many of the melodies go back over 1000 years. ▪ Gregorian chants are written in what is known as “ecclesiastical modes.”
- 16. The “Modes” – notice they all have Greek names?
- 17. Let’s Listen Paravi LucernamChristo Meo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfth7 akLvA0 Greek Orthodox Chant (in parallel 5ths) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWIQ QJvbBEQ
- 18. Flashing Forward to the 13th Century ▪ The “Cantagis de Santa Maria” were composed (or gathered) between 1221-1284 by the Galician king Alfonso X el Sabio (who is often credited as their author/composer). ▪ Best of all, they come with pictures!
- 20. A Modern Performance of a Cantiga ▪ Simone Sorini giving one heck of a performance ▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBP8SuZgETk
- 21. All of This Religion Stuff is Cool, But do You Have Something Sexier? ▪ Why yes, yes I do – Bernard de Ventadorn Bernart comes from the 12th century and was a troubadour. ▪ One of the few secular composers to have achieved such a lasting reputation. ▪ He gallivanted all over Europe in a series of elicit encounters and was a highly sought after musician.
- 23. The Song “Can Vei la Lauzeta” ▪ When I see the lark joyfully moving its wings against the sun's rays, and falling because of the sweetness that enters its heart, ah! a great envy comes upon me of all those who I see happy. I am astonished that my heart does not melt with desire. Alas! I thought I knew so much about love, and I know so little, because I cannot stop loving the one from whom I will never obtain anything. She has taken my heart, myself, herself, and the whole world, and has left me with nothing but yearning and a languishing heart.
- 24. That’s almost 1500 years of music history, are you tired yet?