" Petra " by Paul Lawler and Paul Speer
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- čas přidán 28. 11. 2009
- I have the great pleasure and honour to present Petra, again a magnificent and fascinating soundscape out of the new album "Wonders". Wonders is composed and performed by critically acclaimed musicians Paul Lawler from the UK and Paul Speer from the USA. Wonders is a musical journey to awe inspiring places on Planet Earth. Please see Paul Speer's channel for more information: / paulspeer1 or go to: www.paulspeer.com.
I can't tell how much I'm enjoying to do the videos to your fantastic music! :) My very special thanks and sincere appreciation to Paul Speer and to Paul Lawler for this exciting collaboration!
Petra is the treasure of ancient world, hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, boasting incomparable scenes that make it the most majestic and imposing ancient site still-standing nowadays.. It has been said "perhaps there is nothing in the world that resembles it", actually, for sure, there is nothing in the world that resembles it. The rock-carved rose-red city of Petra is full of mysterious charm, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it".
Petra (Greek "πέτρα", meaning rock; Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrā) is an archaeological site in the Arabah, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan, lying on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is renowned for its rock-cut architecture. Petra is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Nabataeans constructed it as their capital city around 100 BCE. The site remained unknown to the Western world until 1812, when it was introduced to the West by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" in a Newdigate prize-winning sonnet by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage." In 1985, Petra was designated a World Heritage Site.
Pliny the Elder and other writers identify Petra as the capital of the Nabataeans, Aramaic-speaking Semites, and the centre of their caravan trade. Enclosed by towering rocks and watered by a perennial stream, Petra not only possessed the advantages of a fortress, but controlled the main commercial routes which passed through it to Gaza in the west, to Bosra and Damascus in the north, to Aqaba and Leuce Come on the Red Sea, and across the desert to the Persian Gulf.
Excavations have demonstrated that it was the ability of the Nabataeans to control the water supply that led to the rise of the desert city, creating an artificial oasis. The area is visited by flash floods and archaeological evidence demonstrates the Nabataeans controlled these floods by the use of dams, cisterns and water conduits. These innovations stored water for prolonged periods of drought, and enabled the city to prosper from its sale.
The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge (in places only 3-4 meters wide) called the Siq ("the shaft"), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks and serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the narrow gorge stands Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as "the Treasury"), hewn into the sandstone cliff.
A little further from the Treasury, at the foot of the mountain called en-Nejr, is a massive theatre, so placed as to bring the greatest number of tombs within view. At the point where the valley opens out into the plain, the site of the city is revealed with striking effect.
The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the first century BCE. It was dedicated to Obodas I and is believed to be the symposium of Obodas the god. This information is inscribed on the ruins of the Monastery (the name is the translation of the Arabic "Ad-Deir").
(For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra)
Enjoy :)) - Hudba
![Petra, Jordan [Amazing Places 4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/HCoyRrylVrg/mqdefault.jpg)
I am a widow, of only 4 months, & I played this, everyday, for my love in his last days:'( It touched my soul the 1st time I heard it & I wanted it to impart some of it's emotion on my hubby. I still listen to it everyday, as I am struggling to cope with my loss. I can feel my heartbeat calming, as I listen. It is my favorite You have an amazing gift & I thank you for sharing it with us. Blessings & Light
Good music with wonderful video of a wonderful place Petra of Jordan .
WOW! This is indeed an amazing magnificent music. It penetrates deep in my brain and plays profoundly with my soul. I just love it
Fantastico viaje...!
Majestuoso y misterioso lugar...imponente, creo que no hai nada mejor en el mundo !!
Y la musica que acompaña...te hace soñar con otro mundo, lleno de misterio y tranquilidad !!
SUPER***************************!!
Felicidades !!!
Muchas gracias por compartir. Me faltan palabras
I got to see Petra back in 1966. One of those places that seem to magical to be part of the Earth.
This world is full of greatness, passion, and wonderful, creative musician. I am moved by this song. It reminds me of love, and new chapters of life, its pleasures can offer us. Good work needs praise, courage and respect. With the song I salute you. My audience will like this one too.
The historic information you provided is just fascinating. The video is just beautiful.
my heart goes out to those who"ve lost someone very powerful spritual music
Amazing. Touches my feelings (relaxed)
WOW another amazing video!! This album is the best!!! Your visuals make it even more memorable!! This album takes one on a trip around the world without ever leaving the house.Fantastic job dear Helga and Paul&Paul what a team!!!!!
1000***********
Love Christel
Just one word......Wonderful...Thank You for sharing
...BELISSIMO ....!!!!
Mi querida amiga Helga, que Excelencia de video, Magistral la interpretación de Paul Lawler y Paul Speer, Las imagenes de esta Maravilla de Arquitectura tallada y labrada en la Roca, Magestuosa y Misteriosa, una belleza impresionante, todas mis estrellas para ti... Que tengas una excelente semana, saludos de Luis Gerardo.
GREAT music !
Very beautifully done😀🤗
Very impressive video and beautiful music
congratulations!
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but glad that somehow you took comfort from our music.
Very best wishes.
Hermoso tema, hoy en el 2022 se escucha igual de fascinante
Super Video & Sublime Track --- 4 Ever Light Peace & Love :D Hugs
wonderful!
Magnificent music with a magnificent video!
GRazie Mike, bellissimo video....grazie xyCuriosityxy
AMAZING.
Thank you soooooooooo much.
Thanks ! Beauty :D
Amazing video and brilliant music! Thank you!
Thank you Tom for this gem!
Thanks Mike for sharing such a gem!!!
Another wonderful, well composed piece of music and video.
excellent!
Very relaxing Helga ! ****5
With Love,
Marilyn
Mystical. Wonderful, very emotive. Such History.
Enchanting video and music!
Magnificent!
Great work. Dreamy journey through a strange world...
yoga radio 🤟🏻
Bella melodia!!..Mi corazon quiere volar hacia el firmamento al Infinito y mas alla!! :')
Wonderful...!!!
Very interesting video 5***** Vesna Maria.
A música é linda, as imagens fantásticas e o vídeo traz uma edição que deixa tudo em perfeita harmonia!
Parabéns Helga, 5*****
Vinicius
Bonito trabalho, parabéns.
5***** !!!
beutiful
Thanks for the share Jon Rue
harika. mükemmel. tebrikler
Hermoso tema te remonta a la historia de los hebreos felicidades a estos grandes arreglitas
Thank you for the music video. The visuals are pretty good and Petra itself is interesting. I'm curious; Does the ad revenue on this video benefit the creators of the music? I tried looking for the song on Paul Speer's channel and I couldn't find this song.
Pour xyCuriosityxy: .... ta pochette est celle de l'album Druid de medwyn Goodall.
cela n'ôte en rien à la qualité de la musique.
Bravo!
wonderful♫☼☆•*