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Seikilos' Song

by Hans Hylkema

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This is the oldest (±100 BC) complete song ever found! And of course it's Greek, because a whole lot of culture came from that place. Now more than 2 millennia later I've decided to make an instrumental cover of this track. I usually find music in the major key not very interesting but this tune is in mixolydian mode, so it sounds happy but different, ancient at the same time. Originally this was a song sang at a banquet and had lyrics about how short life is and that you do best to be happy. I tried to convey that positive message as much as I could in this happy, soundtrack style version. I hope you like it :)

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released March 9, 2018
Artwork by Karianne Hylkema (kalipluche.bandcamp.com)

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Hans Hylkema Zwolle, Netherlands

I make original compositions inspired by fantasy, history and folkore. Some sound more authentic, while others have a more dramatic "soundtrack" feel to them. Think of atmospheric fantasy, medieval dances and Spanish renaissance music.

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