rocketman Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 So the first band I played in involved traditional Greek music at the young age of 13. We played dances, festivals and weddings. What I didn't know at the time was that I was playing music that was far different from the norm. Most of the Greek dance music is written in 7/8 time and the melodies involve complex modes (Dorian with a #4 is a popular one). Now I'm getting back into listening to some of it. I don't play the bouzouki but I think it would be fun to play. If you really want to expand your musical horizons then I strongly suggest that you listen to some of it. Here's some wild stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1oxBv4DWYA&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PLA93A40F5522BA24F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Most excellent indeed....... ( and no, it's not all Greek to me, as I've been there a couple times...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I like this alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 double post, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyWheat Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Aaaah! GREECE! One of the favorite stopping-off points for us "Godlikes". [The food, wine, and nymphs are all excellent there!] Thank you for the link! ['aristo para poli???] J/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I hear it enough, im good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It's awesome stuff, I had a list of links to some great Greek music that had some quasi blues influences... though I seem to have misplaced it :( Not sure why, but some Portugese and Greek music both strike me as mildly similar... Might just be their proximity to the Mediterranean (though of course Portugal doesn't even touch it!).. Though the Iberian peninsula had a lot of middle eastern influence due to the Moors (who could have taken Turkish styles with them... Greece and Turkey have had quite a bit of interaction over the years..) Also, the video you posted... It almost reminds me of surf rock at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Yes a lot of it is very similar. Good stuff! I wish I had more time to listen to various kinds of "different" music. I remember when I first heard Subdivisions by Rush and thought to myself "hey, that's in 7/8 time." I don't think Geddy (maybe it was Neil) was influenced by Greek dancing, but when I heard it I felt at home due to my own 7/8 Greek influence. Also, Alex pulls out a bouzouki now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The RandyMan Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Rocketman, it's all good. Good stuff. My mom-in-law is Greek, so I've heard some of it already. I'll usually try to pick up and play anything with strings on it, but I don't have a bouzouki yet. The mom-in-law is pushing for me to get one and learn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 That was great! Thanks for sharing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I must be the only Greek guy who absolutely hates Greek music. Bouzoukis are cool but the sound of a clarinet drives me up the wall. I've thought about picking up a sax a few times but I always figure that time is better spent on guitar. Plus, I don't need 15 saxophones lying around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 That first vid reminded me of acoustic shred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyWheat Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I must be the only Greek guy who absolutely hates Greek music. Bouzoukis are cool but the sound of a clarinet drives me up the wall. I've thought about picking up a sax a few times but I always figure that time is better spent on guitar. Plus, I don't need 15 saxophones lying around the house. [lol] Priceless! Thanks for the laughs, R9! Regards, J/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 I must be the only Greek guy who absolutely hates Greek music. Bouzoukis are cool but the sound of a clarinet drives me up the wall. ελληνικό πρόβλημα δημιουργός... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyWheat Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 ελληνικό πρόβλημα δημιουργός... Ummmm... you may wanna restart yer computer... Yer seems to have a corrupted driver or something: yer fonts are all screwed up! [but I know it says something about the problem with Greeks...!] J/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well if you've seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding then you know that every word in our language is derived from Greek... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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