#greek bouzouki

[monogreek]

p.1 : (scene from the film) DANILO TRELES: The famed Andalusian musician (1985) by Stavros Tornes (1932-1988) / Actor: Stelios Anastasiades (1921-1996) & p.2 : The painter Stelios Anastasiades in front of his work "Bouzouki Player" (1976).

[elektraflowers]

Another experiment. I'm still learning the basics of Ableton Live. This isn't mixed, because I don't know how to do that yet. Thank you to the tutorial creators and Splice as well. And thanks also to you...

The name of this song comes from an Anna Kavan novel, Julia and the Bazooka. The photo is from Arent on Wikipedia. Thanks Arent.

[vlasman123]

(Vlasis Metaxas)

[music-crush]

Manolis Chiotis

Χαρούμενα γενέθλια, Μανώλης Χιώτης! Happy birthday, Manolis Chiotis!

[peterwebscott]

Singing rebetiko with the angels

As my post about Dimitris Mitropanos’s song Roza (https://wordpress.com/posts/wordscene.wordpress.?s=great+song+bu) has for some reason been generating a lot of interest recently, I thought I would translate another song in the zeïmbekiko style of the Greek rebetiko tradition – brilliantly performed here by Themis Adamantidis, Dimitris Mitropanos and Dimitris Basos. The lyrics, by the writer…

[hsmagazine254]

Exploring Athens: A Greek Adventure

Unveiling the Wonders of the Greek Capital When it comes to remarkable destinations in Europe, Athens unquestionably takes a prominent place on the list. The capital of Greece, known for its rich history, awe-inspiring monuments, delectable cuisine, and unique experiences, Athens has something to offer every type of traveller. In this article, we will delve into the enchanting city of Athens and…

[boofinator]

hi! could you make pngs of greek bouzoukis? thank u in advance!

Greek bouzoukis

[gemsofgreece]

Christopher Lee and Sotiria Bellou, the emblematic Greek rebetiko singer in the 80s. 

Fun fact: Lee had met Bellou during his vacation in Greece in the late 80s. Lee described himself as a fan; he was a collector of her 50s recordings and he told her her voice reminded him of Billy Holiday. Naturally, Bellou took a liking to him. When a journalist visited her at her house for an interview, he was startled by a frame of Lee as Count Dracula hanging on the wall. This is how Bellou told him and we know about their encounter and mutual appreciation.  

We all know Christopher Lee but here’s a song with the unique voice of Sotiria Bellou from 1951, so he definitely knew this song and probably loved it :) 

This is rare footage from a live in 1972. The man with the mustache playing the bouzouki, Vassilis Tsitsanis, is also the composer of the song and extremely prominent in Greece’s music history. 

[psikonauti]

Σώτος Ζαχαριάδης (Sotos Zachariadis) (Greek, b. 1960)

Καρέκλα με μπουζούκι (Chair with bouzouki), 2002

Oil on wood

[mondayborn]

you know what greeks were onto something. drinking wine and eating ribs while a live band plays bouzouki is so real

[autumnaaltonen]

Anonymous asked: Could I possibly ask for headcannons about Alucard showing affection to a Greek S/O, who also plays the bouzouki??

I got this request via chat message, so I want to remind everyone that you are always welcome to message me if you want to, for whatever you'd like!

You were definitely an outlier in Hellsing Manor, as EU citizens employed by the Hellsing organization tended to originate within Protestant borders. And considering Hellsing’s history with Italy and the Iscariot, it was rare for Integra, Alucard or Seras to ever cross borders to the East

So boy, were you a surprise

Alucard first meets you while he was strolling the manor grounds on a clear, starlit night

He was enjoying the silence and quiet, when his supernatural hearing picked up the noise of an unfamiliar sound

It was music, but not from any instrument he could put a name to. Metallic, loud and bright, it’s notes echoed through the trees and off of the outer manor walls, creating a maze of a symphony for Alucard to curiously follow

Before long, someone’s voice reaches his ears as well, singing in time with the music, and in a language, he had not heard for many years

When he finally does pinpoint the object of his wonder, Alucard finds you. You were sitting on a stone bench in the moonlight, observing the lush gardens as you strummed on a metal stringed sort of lute. Alucard almost guesses it to be a mandolin, but the neck was too long and thin, and the body too round

Lost in the music, you don’t notice the tall vampire creeping up behind you, until his voice breaks you out of the zone

“Pardon me-”

You scream, initially believing to be completely alone this far into the grounds

You almost drop your instrument, but Alucard’s quick reflexes catch it before it hits the tiled ground, carefully placing it back in your arms

“It would be a shame to damage such a beautiful lute,” Alucard murmurs, observing the unique design of the body as his fingers release it

“It’s a Bouzouki, actually,” you correct

Alucard comments on your accent, quickly recognizing your Greek origins before you could speak it yourself. He explains that in his time as Vlad the Impaler, he was able to speak and read many languages, including Greek

And thus began a long and interesting conversation between the two of you, sharing each other’s stories of home, as you begin to lightly tug on the strings of your Bouzouki once again in accompaniment to your discussion

Alucard asks you to sing for him, curious of the songs your country has written over the century, of which you gladly comply

On the nights when you are free to wonder, this quickly becomes a habit for the two of you

Hushed voices under glowing moonlight, the soft sound of your music lulling your new companion into a relaxed state he has not felt for quite some time

It was like meditation for Alucard, not just your songs, but your voice as well

The calm and company were a welcome change to his repetitive schedule, as well as the sense of something more growing in his chest the more time you both get to know each other

Without work, ghouls, or fighting in the way of your relationship, it was a new and exhilarating way for Alucard to spend his time

After many months with you, you would find Alucard laying his head in your lap as you played your Bouzouki, lulled into a warm and serene place only you could provide

Other times he would caress his fingers through your hair as you sang, playing with the strands and getting lost in your delicate voice

One night he even asked you to dance, to which you said you could not strum the strings with your arms on him

But your voice is enough for Alucard, an orchestra in his arms as you both sway back and forth as you sing some of your favorite songs

Who knew Alucard would finally find a happy place, and in a beautiful darling such as yourself?

[eurovision-revisited]

2001 Copenhagen - Number 23 - Antique - "Die For You"

It's 2001. Greece have never won Eurovision. They had a number of well-received and now loved entries in the 1990s placing consistently in the lower half of the top 10, but no winners. Where better to turn to try and break that duck than Sweden - if not the spiritual home of Eurovision, then certainly its engine room.

Antique comprised Helena Paparizou and Nikos Panagiotidis, both first-generation Swedes born to Greek parents, part of the Greek diaspora and infused with both ethnic Greek and Swedish pop/schlager sensibilities. Brought up with Melfest and Abba, and put together by Swedish producers looking to market Greek songs to the diaspora in Sweden.

As part of that push, they were entered into Ellinikós Telikós as part of Greece's re-entry into Eurovision after two years out with financial troubles at ERT. The voting in the final was 50/50 jury televote with only four acts. Believe it or not for this eternal Eurovision fan favourite, they nearly didn't make it - tying for the win and only going through because Antique won the televote.

Heading into Eurovision, they weren't quite the betting odds favourites, but they were hotly tipped to do well with their song appealing to two different ideas of what a Eurovision song should sound like. Die For You starts with a bouzouki riff before transforming rapidly into disco-schlager. And despite having an English chorus and title, the verses are in Greek. Helena is looks like a pop queen wearing Greek white and given the title, sells that dramatic commitment with authenticity.

Of course, this did very well - third place and is firmly cemented as perhaps the fan favourite from 2001. Helena, went on to do even better later and I'm sure she will reappear in this blog in four years time. In between these two years, Antique moved to Greece and became very popular there, bringing summer Scandi-pop to the Eastern Mediterranean. The group split up in 2003 with Helena continuing to have a spectacular singing career.

[bercecero]

greeks know how to play bouzouki

[star-arcana]

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Immortals Showcase Nr#5; Melonias: Lias Silverhand

Hello, here I am again with another Immortal from the upcoming Prince of Persia game, The Lost Crown! This time a close-comrade to Orod and a former mercenary on travel, our legendary archer; Melonias of Thrace!!!

Before he was an Immortal, he was known as a traveling mercenary originating from Thrace [A region located in between, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, the western part that is], where he began making a name for himself as a sells-sword in his youth, plus as Lias Silverhand, for his musical talent.

He is quite an open-minded man, that Melonias fella! During his travels, he really was fond of learning about and from foreign cultures and enjoy music with his trusty old Bouzouki[A string-instrument used a lot for Greek musical fest and the sort] and if asked, would reflect on his time before becoming an Immortal as really beautiful, that is the traveling-with-music-and-meeting-new-cultures, not the wars and battles that he never remembers fondly and never gave him joy, it was just something that followed along him, not what he desired.

He would go on, sing and tell tales of his journeys with his Bouzouki, but it kinda was too heavy for him, so he shortened it, turned it into a Baglamas, a mini Bouzouki, kinda like what you do with guitars today when they are too big for traveling and breaking your back.

If not for his unwavering loyalty and respect towards Vahram, who wanted him to join his prestigious Immortals, he would have stayed a traveling musician and mercenary, performing for his audience wide and far!

Will his loyalty be put it to the test, and will he rejoice to once more return to his old life? Maybe Sargon can pick off where he left? Find out in 9 days from now, when the game is released!!!

Have fun and as a trivia:

I am sorry for failing to have released this yesterday, got into silly stuff and needed some time off. Now I am back!!!

Tomorrow the final two Immortals shall be revealed, as they take less time...good night my fans and friends!!! Stay tuned for more!

[kebriones]

https://www.tumblr.com/wolfythewitch/709871129206079488/animation-test

In general i came across this artist who makes animation of the odysseus play that's why many fanarts are popping up

Also greek mythology is again becoming popular and many Usians love musical like Hamilton so it's a plus i guess 😅

Though the songs are too pop for my taste, i would like it the Odysseus musical had Greek instruments like bouzouki for example

WOLFY MY BELOVED (i have been following this artist on twitter and YouTube a long time now, waayy before the whole Odysseus musical thing and they're amazing go give them all of your love right now this is an order okay)

It's too "american musical" for me as well, but I am just grateful there are so many people now to discuss homer with. I'll take what I can get, I've spent way too many years being a lone wierdo obsessing over these things. If a musical gets more people in it, so be it.

(i would absolutely commit multiple crimes if it meant we could get more greek sounding musicals for greek mythology. I know many people who don't like savvopoulos nowadays but his work with odyssevah, ploutos and aharnians is some of my favorite pieces ever.)

[senselessalchemist]

Dead cells devs I need to fucking know if it's an Irish bouzouki or a Greek one