John Erlich - 1-16-2014 at 12:08 PM
Hi All,
I finally got a chance to write out a simple, but beautiful Greek/Cretan song: "Manousaki" by Vassilis Staurakakis. This is from his recording, "Sto
Dini Tou Anemo," with his brother and Ross Daly.
Hear here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAPAEfQKiE
Enjoy,
"Udi" John
John Erlich - 1-16-2014 at 01:05 PM
Here are the Greek lyrics:
Καρδιά μου ποιος σε πλήγωσε
και σιγοκλαίς τα βράδια
σαν πλοία που ξεμείνανε
δεμένα στα καρνάγια...
Όσες φορές τα χείλη μου
ξεχνιούνται και γελούνε
τα μάτια για εκδίκηση στο
δάκρυ κολυμπούνε...
Πίσω απ' το δάκρυ μια χαρά
είναι κατοικημένη
και πριν το γέλιο μια σιωπή
παράξενα θλιμμένη...
Άφησ' με να σε μυριστώ άσπρο
μου μανουσάκι
φτερά να βγάλω να πετώ σαν το
χελιδονάκι...
francis - 1-16-2014 at 01:36 PM
Very nice song. Thanks for the sheet, John.
It will be a real pleasure to play it on the oud or the laouto.
Francis
francis - 1-17-2014 at 10:47 AM
I would like to find other pieces from Crete, instrumental or songs. I'd be happy if someone here on this forum could give me some links!
Francis
John Erlich - 1-17-2014 at 11:43 AM
I don't know about other music sheets of Cretan music, but this CD by the Stavrakakis Bros. & Ross Daly is the best recording of Greek music I've
ever heard: http://www.studio52.gr/info_en.asp?infoID=00000hog
I can't recommend Studio 52 any more. Their customer service has taken a HUGE dive lately.
All the best,
John
Doc139 - 1-18-2014 at 05:06 AM
Very beautiful song, John, thanks! I odererd the cd anyway 
Alexander Erlach
Doc139 - 2-23-2014 at 11:44 AM
I got the cd now from studio52 in Thessaloniki, it took some time but it worked in the end. Then I found out afterward that the cd is available for
download in iTunes store, of course much cheaper...
Anyway, it's indeed a very beautiful cd if you like greek music, I like it a lot! Thanks to John Erlich for the tip.
Alexander Erlach
John Erlich - 2-23-2014 at 04:06 PM
Hi Alexander,
Glad to hear Studio52 came through for you! Both Studio52 and IsraelMusic.com owe me CDs I think I'll probably never receive; and Rashid Sales is
taking a long time with my recent order, too! Tulumba.com is the only on-line CD seller who has never given me cause to complain. Fassiphone.com in
Belgium has the worst customer service I've ever experienced--I have recalled my tale of frustration previously in the Forums--which is sad, because
North African music is the hardest Arab/Muslim world music to find in my area (N. California, USA).
My favorite Turkish folk music recording--and a great "companion" recording to the Stavrakakis/Daly one--is "Gülün Kokusu Vardı": http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HKJ37K/ref=dm_ws_ps_cdp?ie=UTF... It is available thru Amazon.com, both as CD and MP3 download. I personally like the CDs: I think the sound quality is better.
Peace out,
"Udi" John
DoggerelPundit - 2-23-2014 at 08:52 PM
Francis,
These three, Spiros & Chrisoula Sifogyarakis, and Markos Markogyanakis (Lauto) have been recording fine Cretan music for years. Lyrical songs, and
dance music, flawless playing and bell-clear singing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxlP0133ffA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-udh44sZk5M
(The fourth pic on this link is their album I got years ago. A very fine early LP and worth finding)
There seems to be enough of their music on youtube to build a collection.
-Stephen
francis - 2-24-2014 at 11:11 AM
Thanks a lot Stephen!
I didn't know these guys, their music is really nice!
Do you know about a book for cretan laouto, with tunes sheet? I don't need a tutorial, but a written way to memorise tunes.
Thanks again
Francis
DoggerelPundit - 2-24-2014 at 09:56 PM
Francis,
You might try one or both of these (scroll down). They are both listed as being in Greek language.
http://www.bouzouki.org/bookscds/
-Stephen