Ancient Lyre - The Foreign Lands of Love - Thanasis Kleopas, Jordan & Theodore Koumartzis

🔴 For more videos like this, subscribe to our channel: 🟢 SEIKILO is on Spotify too! Follow us at “The Foreign Lands of Love“ is a well-known song in Greece and Cyprus, performed here by two ancient lyres and an electric upright bass. Its lyrics talk about the pains of living away from your home and how the distance can become an unbearable weight for two separated lovers. The melody is composed by Giorgos Kalogirou with the original title in Greek: “Η ξενιτιά του έρωτα“ (or “Στου Κύκκου τα Βουνά“). It is performed by Thanasis Kleopas (the Wandering Melodist) on a LUTHIEROS ancient lyre and vocals, Theodore Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS Lyre of Hermes, and Jordan Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS Electric Upright Bass. ⚫ Find the perfect lyre for you at 🔵 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at 🎬 Directed by Nikolaos Koumartzis This SEIKILO Music Production took place at Aegina, a Saronic Island near Athens, which was the gathering place of the legendary Zeus’ warriors, Myrmidons, that were later led by Achilles in the Battle of Troy. 🎙️ Who is Thanasis Kleopas, the Wandering Melodist? Thanasis Kleopas is an ancient lyre and guitar player with many performances around the world, such as in Thailand, Japan, India, France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. He combines traditional music with the ancient lyre and tries to produce emotion-provoking music. He performed in the past in churches, schools with kids with special needs, museums, and even fashion shows such as Dolce & Gabbana summer show in Milan. 🎙️ Who is Theodore? Theodore is the youngest brother of the Koumartzis family. Being part of the family’s endeavor since its early stage, he soon came to be an inspiring top-notch lyre player, constantly learning and experimenting with musicians around the world. He is the founder of the PAUSIS Project, a curator at the SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music in Greece (Thessaloniki), and an integral part of LUTHIEROS Music Instruments. 🌱 Listen to Theodore’s music at 🎙️ Who is Jordan Koumartzis? Jordan Koumartzis is a well-known double bass player in Greece and a celebrated luthier with a recognized specialization in ancient musical instruments. As a musician, he has performed live in numerous concert halls, museums, and conventions around the world, such as in Hong Kong, Germany, Greece, et cetera. He is the oldest brother of the Koumartzis family and a Senior Luthier at the renowned LUTHIEROS Workshop. 👍 Follow us on Facebook: ❤️ Follow us on Instagram: 🔴 For more videos like this, subscribe to our channel: