Instruments, Musicians, and Songs.
In this mini episode, we explore the traces of ancient Egyptian songs and music. Although the melodies and rhythms are lost, we still have lyrics, instruments and artwork detailing some of these arts. From this, we can understand how certain instruments were played, and what different artists tried to achieve. Plus, modern reconstructions can give us a hint at the soundscape of ancient Egypt.
Musical Interludes (by permission):
This is Part One ; a second part (including an interview with composer Jeffrey Goodman) will follow soon.
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Instruments, Musicians, and Songs.
In this mini episode, we explore the traces of ancient Egyptian songs and music. Although the melodies and rhythms are lost, we still have lyrics, instruments and artwork detailing some of these arts. From this, we can understand how certain instruments were played, and what different artists tried to achieve. Plus, modern reconstructions can give us a hint at the soundscape of ancient Egypt.
Musical Interludes (by permission):
Flute: Erik the Flutemaker (Youtube) (Website)
Sistrum: Tahya of HathorSystrum (Youtube) (Website)
Harp: Michael Levy (Website)
Prayer: Michael Atherton (Website)
Drums: Jeffrey Goodman (Youtube) (Website)
This is Part One; a second part (including an interview with composer Jeffrey Goodman) will follow soon.
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Select Bibliography:
Leibovitch, “The Statuette of an Egyptian Harper and String-Instruments in Egyptian Statuary,” The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology (1960).
Miriam Lichtheim, Ancient Egyptian Literature, 2006.
Miriam Lichtheim, “The Songs of the Harpers,” Journal of Near Eastern Studies (1945).
Lise Manniche, Music and Musicians in Ancient Egypt, 1992.
William Kelly Simpson, The Literature of Ancient Egypt, 2003.
Edward F. Wente, “Egyptian “Make Merry” Songs Reconsidered” Journal of Near Eastern Studies (1962).
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
