Here's an intriguing tune I came across on social media the other day. I enjoyed the foot-tapping rhythm without knowing what the song was about (it's in Romanian): but then I found a lyrics site that offered a translation, and became doubly intrigued. Go read the English lyrics to discover why, and then enjoy the music.
I don't know if it's an older, traditional tune, or a more modern composition. Can anyone shed more light on it? If so, please let us know in Comments.
Peter
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My favorite Romanian tune was Ma-i-he
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj30XR3af2I
It has traditional elements, but it is a typical folk song of the '70s...
You may like enjoy something newer, evolved from the same musical roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxDFtFGUYag
Hi Peter, Ur in luck (Romanian born here, I grew up with music like this)! :)
Apologies in advance, I will probably be verbose.
The song you found is 'modern', composed by Sterian.
Cenaclul Flacara was a series of shows criss-crossing Romania in late '70s and '80s.
It was the only show worthy to go to back in that time when we were under Ceausescu's Communist regime.
This genre/current was started actually by a band named Phoenix, or Transylvania Phoenix.
Some of their songs:
https://youtu.be/xtvZnteTTFM?si=ntp-02tkjEEg_rB1
Phoenix - Negru Voda (this is imho the best prog-rock piece, ever):
https://youtu.be/A1YZXACPGc8?si=mp3qzAGVlMq5o0Rg
Pavel Cneazul 1479:
https://youtu.be/alNi9jb-_tk?si=fvUIonkhsoNyDnys
Another one of theirs, very famous as well:
https://youtu.be/aNyHJEsVPJo?si=u-N8_y4MNhJrGfxw
They also have a double-album very very good, concept/prog-rock, named Cantafabule:
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=7401
The entire album is about mythological creatures and pre-christian legends/myths.
The lyrics about "hajduks": these guys were warriors Robin Hood types, in 1400-1700s.
But entire current/genre was about ancient warriors and medieval times in general. Escapism, lots of nostalgia about some old times when people were brave and free.
Thanks for the links and explanation. It’s a whole new musical niche to explore.
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