ENKI'S HAILSTORM - sung in Sumerian

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • The Sumerian god known as ENKI was god of the waters, and he is often depicted with rivers (possibly the Tigris and the Euphrates) flowing from his shoulders. Although the clay tablets on which this story of Enki was written are 5000 years old, they speak of a time even more remote, the time of creation, when the Sumerian gods (known as the Anunnaki) began organizing the world.
    The Sumerian text for this story is taken from a collection of tablets known as GILGAMESH, ENKIDU AND THE NETHER WORLD, and anyone who is interested in the translations and Sumerian transliterations can find them on the University of Oxford website: THE ELECTRONIC TEXT CORPUS OF SUMERIAN LITERATURE.
    Some of the other Anunnaki gods who are mentioned in this tale are AN (Enki’s father and god of the heavens), ENLIL (a god of wind and storms), and ERESHKIGAL (queen of the nether world).
    The lute that you see me playing at the beginning of this video is a Sumerian “gish-gudi”, the ancient ancestor of lutes that are still found today in Mesopotamia, Persia, Turkey and the Middle East. There are no examples of Sumerian lutes still in existence, they long ago turned to dust, but we do have descriptions of the instruments and a few rare depictions.
    I also used a “zurna” a kind of folk oboe that was very popular in ancient times, and still exists throughout the Middle East. With a bit of practice, it is possible to play the zurna using “circular breathing” which provides a constant drone. Unfortunately, it is not possible to sing and play the zurna at the same time!
    No one knows what Sumerian music sounded like, but we do know something about the instruments they used. What I have done in this video is to use the musical tools we know were available to the musicians of Sumer, and then allow my own imagination to do the rest.
    The walls you see in the background of the video are part of an inner courtyard in the city of Babylon in modern Iraq.

Komentáře • 876

  • @richardrofacale4557
    @richardrofacale4557 Před 2 lety +2788

    PUT ALL THIS SUMMERIAN STUFF ON AN ALBUM AND I'LL BUY IT.

    • @TheAllAroundMan
      @TheAllAroundMan Před 2 lety +149

      Have Sumerian Records publish it

    • @thesqueedler
      @thesqueedler Před 2 lety +62

      yeah I'll be like SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před 2 lety +68

      @@thesqueedler That will be 30 coins, we only take Sumerian denarii.

    • @cgavin1
      @cgavin1 Před 2 lety +36

      // Iran enters chat
      "Hi guys. We've got this millennia old music industry and a lot of it is still in production.. Just saying."

    • @2ears1mouth786
      @2ears1mouth786 Před 2 lety +9

      He should definitely do that! Maybe he has already?

  • @despotica5743
    @despotica5743 Před 2 lety +1034

    Crazy how he was a prominent personality in Canada during the 70s and 80s, and now he's just vibing with ancient music most of the time, what a guy

    • @GuntherRommel
      @GuntherRommel Před rokem +26

      Right? I'd love to see him live down East.

    • @timhainz
      @timhainz Před rokem +171

      He went into music research so deeply he ended up at the very beginning of music... and still plays it today!

    • @electropocalypse5877
      @electropocalypse5877 Před rokem +49

      @@timhainz As a Canadian (living in Alberta) this is a great inspiration to hear. The generations before me had much better tastes in music than people do today, and a greater value towards culture and history. I've heard that foreigners working here were generally very kind, though some people weren't kind to them. My grandparents were given all kinds of wonderful food and things from their Chinese neighbour.

    • @luawyf9037
      @luawyf9037 Před rokem +27

      thought you meant enki at first

    • @electropocalypse5877
      @electropocalypse5877 Před rokem

      @@luawyf9037 That too. Pagan religion is something that was largely destroyed (wars, inquisitions, witch hunts, etc). Even Galileo was imprisoned for life by the Catholics for claiming the earth revolved around the sun. History is a mess because of Semitic religions which are more recent than the religions of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

  • @sidpascua2237
    @sidpascua2237 Před rokem +125

    wow i like the way he said “𒀜𒀛𒁏 𒃴 𒃵 𒃶 𒃷 𒃸”

  • @davidilicic1398
    @davidilicic1398 Před 2 lety +780

    Remember the good ol' days of 3000 B.C. when you would return to a tavern after a hard day at work, and the local poet, Pet-er Pringel drops a new hit?

    • @AutumnFire1414
      @AutumnFire1414 Před 2 lety +74

      Grab your straw and drink some beer while he lays down a slapping tune.

    • @deadrat7453
      @deadrat7453 Před 2 lety +4

      @@AutumnFire1414 wine

    • @christophmahler
      @christophmahler Před 2 lety +61

      @@deadrat7453
      Interestingly, Sumerians consumed lots of beer.

    • @raclark2730
      @raclark2730 Před 2 lety +37

      @@christophmahler A hot date was a large jug of beer and two straws.

    • @christophmahler
      @christophmahler Před 2 lety +32

      @@raclark2730
      " a large jug of beer and two straws."
      Indeed - high time for a revival.

  • @ShaolinIronLeg
    @ShaolinIronLeg Před 2 lety +280

    If anyone understands what happens when a dog walks into a tavern, it is this man.

    • @Erik-ex8wo
      @Erik-ex8wo Před rokem +25

      And the dog said "i'll drink this one"

    • @Yamaazaka
      @Yamaazaka Před rokem +4

      What

    • @Erik-ex8wo
      @Erik-ex8wo Před rokem +25

      @@YamaazakaIt is the first documented joke in the world and says "a dog enters a tavern and says I'm going to drink this" was found in Mesopotamia on a tablet written in cuneiform

    • @PerfectSense77
      @PerfectSense77 Před rokem +11

      @@Erik-ex8wo Thank you omg I would have never have got that in uh 5000 years.

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@Erik-ex8wo 5000 years later and I still don't get it. Weird ancient humor.

  • @Frank-bc8gg
    @Frank-bc8gg Před 2 lety +442

    The beatdrop hits harder than the hail against Enki's boat

    • @t.wcharles2171
      @t.wcharles2171 Před rokem +34

      Like a bunch of turtles attacking the bottom of your boat.

    • @fL0p
      @fL0p Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@t.wcharles2171 FERAL turtles. They're vicious af.

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156

    Imagine telling a Sumerian "bard" that his song would be played and enjoyed by thousands of people 5,000 years later. I think he'd need a hug, and I'd give him one.

    • @theeccentrictripper3863
      @theeccentrictripper3863 Před 2 lety +13

      What more could a man ask for?

    • @viktor280
      @viktor280 Před rokem +4

      He would stab you probably

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před 8 měsíci +4

      He'd be asking about some form of royalties so he could live like royalty.

    • @hammersaw3135
      @hammersaw3135 Před 6 měsíci

      donations of lapis lazuli and silver shekels are payable to to his tomb if you can find it lol

    • @NinjaSushi2
      @NinjaSushi2 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Is this song really 5,000 years old? How do we have the language and the music to go to a 5,000-year-old song

  • @soranuttwilawann8752
    @soranuttwilawann8752 Před 2 lety +425

    I was going to sleep but then he dropped this, so here we are.
    Indeed, Enki's Hailstorm sung in Sumerian is more important than sleep.

    • @Brutaga
      @Brutaga Před 2 lety +5

      🌞❤️

    • @samsmith2635
      @samsmith2635 Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed

    • @marcoamato4757
      @marcoamato4757 Před 2 lety +4

      Ave SATANAS (ENKI)❤️

    • @thesenuts7134
      @thesenuts7134 Před 2 lety +4

      "Aswalto khairom minan naowm"
      ... Nimaz is better than sleep...

    • @torwauki7
      @torwauki7 Před rokem

      Sleep?! Wtf are you talking about sleep?! Can't you see my man Enki is experiencing some major ass hailstorm?! What's the matter with you?!

  • @mrbuisnessdziffko5229
    @mrbuisnessdziffko5229 Před 2 lety +325

    Amazing feeling to experience something that people thousands of years ago also experienced.

    • @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115
      @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115 Před 2 lety +33

      This artist is criminally underrated.

    • @marcoamato4757
      @marcoamato4757 Před 2 lety

      AVE ENKI(SATANAS)

    • @dhakurirozupando2007
      @dhakurirozupando2007 Před 2 lety +8

      Not exactly but we are trying to experience those feelings. I wish i could feel those experiences exactly

    • @mrbuisnessdziffko5229
      @mrbuisnessdziffko5229 Před 2 lety +9

      @@dhakurirozupando2007 of course this has been filtered through millenia so it's not exactly the same as thousand of years ago, but it's closer than most things

  • @MrHazz111
    @MrHazz111 Před 2 lety +142

    Lord Enki smiles upon you, sir.

    • @2ears1mouth786
      @2ears1mouth786 Před 2 lety +1

      Is this a religion? I don't know about it.. or are these stories of old kings etc?

    • @lynne8755
      @lynne8755 Před 2 lety +1

      @@2ears1mouth786 I believe Enki like many others were the offspring of the fallen ones.

    • @tarangrajvanshi
      @tarangrajvanshi Před 2 lety +31

      @@2ears1mouth786 Enki was the Sumerian God of water, knowledge, crafts, and creation

    • @enki6578
      @enki6578 Před 2 lety +9

      Enki est notre vrai créateur. Il est le bon dieu. An et Enlil servent le mal....

    • @lynne8755
      @lynne8755 Před 2 lety

      @@enki6578 He was a Baal worshipping Canaanite. God destroyed them in the flood.

  • @mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417

    LYRICS BELOW:
    Here is my transliteration of the lyrics as sung by Mr. Pringle.
    I have taken the liberty of writing each phonetically as opposed to the syllabic transliteration (which can be misleading). Beneath each is a semi-direct translation of each line.
    As he notes in the description, the lines are drawn from parts of the composition "Gilgameš, Enkidu, and the Netherworld.”
    At the bottom I will provide a pronunciation key. If anyone wants, I can also provide the in-depth breakdown of each line.
    16: Enki kur-še ba-u-aba
    Enki, toward the kur, he rode sail to it
    11: ud An-e an bande‘a-ba
    The day An bore the heavens himself
    12: Enlil-e ki bande'a-ba
    The day Enlil bore the lands himself
    16: Enki kur-še ba-u-aba
    Enki, toward the kur, he sailed to it
    13: Ereškigal-a-ra kur-a saĝ rig-bi’-še immab-rig'a-ba
    To Ereškigal the Netherworld it as a gift it had been bestowed [to her]
    16: Enki kur-še ba-u-aba
    Enki, toward the kur, he sailed to it
    15: Aya kur-še ba-u-aba
    The father, toward the Netherworld he sailed to it
    17: lugal-ra tur-tur bandari
    To the king small [ones], toward him was directed
    18: Enki-ra gal-gal bandari
    To Enki great [ones] toward him was directed
    19: tur-tur-bi na šu-kam
    Those small [ones], [like] "hand stone"(hammer) they were
    20: gal-gal-bi na gi gu-ud-ak-am
    Those big [ones], "stone of jumping reed"(catapult) they were
    21: ur ma ture Enki-ka-ke
    The “root”(keel) of the small boat of Enki
    22: niĝbun-a du-am mi-šušu
    [like] turtles pushing [upon] it there, it shakes
    23: lugal-ra a masaĝĝa-ke
    To the king, water [at] prow of the boat
    24: urbara-gin teš munagu-e
    Like wolves united they eat upon it there
    25: Enki-ra a ma-eĝer-ra-ke
    To Enki, water, to the back of the boat
    26: urmaḫ-gin saĝ im-ra-ra
    Like lions, the head(?) they there beat(hit) it
    ---
    Pronunciation Key:
    r= likely a “tapped” [r], never like the English r
    š= “sh” sound as in English “ship”
    ĝ= “ng” sound in “ringer” (velar nasal)
    ḫ= “hard ch” in German “Bach” (velar fricative)
    An apostrophe [‘] marks the Glottal Stop, which is the break heard in Cockney British pronunciation of the “t” in “British.”16

    • @mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417
      @mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417 Před 2 lety +54

      Additionally, Mr. Pringle if you happen to see this, a couple things I’d like to point out:
      You mistakenly pronounce the non-phonetic “qualifier” symbols such as “ĝiš“ which are denoted in transliterations by hyperscript text. These are believed to not be actually spoken, but instead serve to identify the semantic class if the word they accompany.
      While in practice it is admittedly difficult to always identify when a symbol is supposed to be read in such a way(since they can also still occur as regular morphemes), most instances are fairly regular (such such as the sign 𒀭
      often appearing next to deities’ names)

    • @mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417
      @mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417 Před 2 lety +44

      That said, this was an absolutely beautiful rendition and I always look forward to hearing your work reviving ancient compositions in a bardic fashion.

    • @marcoamato4757
      @marcoamato4757 Před 2 lety +9

      HAIL SATANAS (ENKI)

    • @christophmahler
      @christophmahler Před 2 lety +11

      Thanks.
      It's neat to recognize the rhythm, shared by poem and interpretation.

    • @GuntherRommel
      @GuntherRommel Před 2 lety +6

      @@mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417 That beat, am I Right? I wish we could buy the album already.

  • @TVrawks301
    @TVrawks301 Před 2 lety +535

    Always excited to see you bring a “new” piece of the ancient worlds to us! Thank you for sharing! This was great!

  • @H0wlrunn3r
    @H0wlrunn3r Před rokem +46

    I’ve been listening to these while I clean up from Hurricane Ian. We had 5 feet of water and it really changed my world views. I’m just trying to extract some sort of wisdom from all of this tragedy and I always go back to history for perspective.

  • @sumerandaccad
    @sumerandaccad Před 2 lety +119

    Some might be interested in 'The First Ghosts' by Irving Finkel. The first written accounts of ghosts in Sumer and Akkad and around that time. I have just finished it and can recommend it. This song has come at an opportune time you might say!

  • @basiliimakedonas1109
    @basiliimakedonas1109 Před 2 lety +71

    THE LORD IS BACK

  • @TheIst0NE
    @TheIst0NE Před 2 lety +52

    Everybody, please protect this man at all costs!

  • @nachtschatten8710
    @nachtschatten8710 Před 2 lety +89

    What musical magic you wield, Peter.... wrapping us in the spell of your voice and music alike, taking us way back in worlds long gone but not forgotten, worlds that are usually silent, dusty and invisible for the eyes of commonfolk,- yet you breath life and song into them again, gods walk the earth again through your song, oh bard whoms tongue was made for the old languages that alas so few know, let alone pronounce nowadays.
    Your Egyptian love song Senet still rings in my ears after all these years and so do Gilgamesh and from now on Enki's song, too. The Lord of sweet water is surely pleased.
    You are the only one of a kind, indeed and the powers that were smile upon you. Thankyou for the song, Peter.

  • @CristiNeagu
    @CristiNeagu Před 2 lety +116

    I didn't think anything could sound better than your previous song for the Epic of Gilgamesh, but this does it. It's amazing to hear these stories, possibly older than 10,000 years, being brought to life like this.

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu Před 2 lety +19

      @@Me-yq1fl For starters, the tablets are 5,000 year old. There is no way to know how old the stories themselves are. Secondly, giving the growing body of evidence, it is very likely that the events these stories are referencing are over 12,000 years old. And we have examples of similar stories from all over the world, originating from around the Younger Dryas period.

    • @Rudol_Zeppili
      @Rudol_Zeppili Před 2 lety +1

      @@CristiNeagu while it is possible for their to be stories from the younger dryas (as native Australians have stories that are close to that time period), this is talking about enki going to the netherworld through its river (which is likely where the river styx comes from), which has approximately nothing to do with a global flood. The land where the Sumerians are from has rivers such as the Euphrates and they also have the Persian gulf so they would be acquainted with sailing and very likely experienced storms while sailing at sea or river.

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu Před 2 lety +5

      @@Rudol_Zeppili Stories that have roots in or before the Younger Dryas need not necessarily reference a global flood. These stories, however, do reference the floods in a way, as they feature Utnapishtim.

    • @Rudol_Zeppili
      @Rudol_Zeppili Před 2 lety +1

      @@CristiNeagu i haven’t read the story that this video is based on but it doesn’t seem to be mentioning a flood, rather it seems to be mentioning only a storm which is a relatively common occurrence. On a technical note after the ice age ended water levels rose which increased the likelihood of flooding so technically any flood story is sort of referencing the after affects of the younger dryas and since there was a continuity of culture from the younger dryas to now, all flood stories would reflect the ancestral cultural memories of the floods of that time (the only time people would sort of seen flooding as new would be after the ice age, though since people likely live on higher concentrations on the coasts flooding wouldn’t be alien to them)

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu Před 2 lety +5

      @@Rudol_Zeppili As far as I understand, this story is part of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Utnapishtim shows up in the story at some point, and he is the origin of Noah from Genesis.
      The flood that many cultures around the world refer to was most likely not caused by normal melting of the ice caps. That would take centuries and would be most unlike the abrupt events described in these myths. The floods in question were caused by what is becoming more and more certain to have been a comet impact 11-12,000 years ago, during the Younger Dryas (may have actually caused it). And besides the references to floods, these cultures also reference cataclysms and serpents in the sky (you can believe what you want, but that sounds like a comet to me). There is geological evidence for this impact, as well as evidence of massive meltwater events in North America (the Scablands).

  • @rea8959
    @rea8959 Před 2 lety +42

    Always love these Summerians especially the epic story of Gilgamesh & Enkidu

  • @AhmedAminTheAuthor
    @AhmedAminTheAuthor Před 2 lety +96

    As always, and with a heart warming performance, you honor our Mesopotamian heritage. Thank you and I can’t wait to hear what you will perform next.
    I hope this is not too much to ask, but will you consider performing something written by Enheduanna? She is the world’s first known author and poet from the 23rd century BC in Mesopotamia. :).
    Love and peace from Iraq 🇮🇶

    • @theeccentrictripper3863
      @theeccentrictripper3863 Před 2 lety +12

      This 100%
      Also props for taking pride in Mesopotamian history, it's thanks to folks like you that we can continue to appreciate these ancient cultures, without local interest and appreciation much of this stuff would be lost to the sands or worse.

    • @vladimirthegreen6097
      @vladimirthegreen6097 Před 2 lety +6

      "our Mesopotamic heritage"
      Cringe

    • @ErickSoares3
      @ErickSoares3 Před 2 lety +2

      @@vladimirthegreen6097 Everyone have some Mesopotamic heritage in the end (the "real" writing began at Uruk). Cringe is people who have no blood relation to ancient greece or viking claiming it (and even if they have, is cringe nonetheless).

    • @vladimirthegreen6097
      @vladimirthegreen6097 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ErickSoares3 Arab in Iraq doesn't have many of Mesopotamian dna, kek. I am as non germanic man have more Viking than Arabs have shumerian, kek

    • @jorgesilva5685
      @jorgesilva5685 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ErickSoares3 Ancient sumeria as little to do with modern Iraq or modern Middle East in terms of DNA

  • @madman026
    @madman026 Před rokem +9

    this mans ability to bring to life ancient cultures long dead is amazing we are hearing 5000 year old words

  • @billjones9204
    @billjones9204 Před 2 lety +48

    You are the bridge that connects us to the past. thank you for continuing to bring back the sounds of history

  • @vincenzochianese9378
    @vincenzochianese9378 Před 2 lety +34

    Another mesopotamian banger, finally!

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před 2 lety +5

      I can imagine a metal version with chugging guitars.

  • @bendover9813
    @bendover9813 Před rokem +3

    Your cover of the beginning of the Epic of Gilgamesh left me in tears, years ago. The oldest story known, sung by a man today, heard by me, thousands of years away from its creation. Thank you for continuing with bringing ancient culture to life, and if you could try any other ancient music of the other civilizations around the time (I don’t even know if it’s possible) it would be something else.

  • @Jonnygurudesigns
    @Jonnygurudesigns Před 2 lety +39

    He's already saved my life 5 times.. no getting around it... I'm tied to his music, the same as any addiction that sustains life... I couldn't get rid of him if I wanted too ❤️

  • @tiebrute4688
    @tiebrute4688 Před 2 lety +26

    This man's music is always a treat.

  • @kianKermanshahi1972
    @kianKermanshahi1972 Před 2 lety +11

    Thinking these Sumerians were on the borders of my country Iran gives me a feeling of being very close to them. Great voice by the way Peter.

  • @firesoullv
    @firesoullv Před 2 lety +7

    We waited patiently, and he finally brought us another otherworldly song. It's a great privilege you're providing us - to listen and appreciate a 5000 year old song.

  • @shamsquatch9980
    @shamsquatch9980 Před 2 lety +6

    When the world needed him the most, he returned

  • @omittapir5986
    @omittapir5986 Před rokem +5

    He seems to straight way came out from the books of sumer. His voice just seems to penetrate each cell of my body. It's so intensely haunting and beautifully sad.

  • @GreenWookie503
    @GreenWookie503 Před 2 lety +5

    You are a Canadian national treasure sir, thank you for playing these ancient songs and preserving humanity's history.

  • @edrozenrozen9600
    @edrozenrozen9600 Před 2 lety +7

    Peter, you are an absolute treasure to humanity. Please keep doing these.
    Absolutely Brilliant

  • @NostramoNox
    @NostramoNox Před 2 lety +13

    Wow interesting, i just an hour ago remembered your first song about Gilgamesh and Enkidu

  • @theladytudor3805
    @theladytudor3805 Před 2 lety +10

    I got so excited to see another ancient Sumerian song!
    Please never stop sharing your talents with us🥰

  • @begusmegus6628
    @begusmegus6628 Před 2 lety +18

    Oh yes, im so excited for more of these from you Peter, your renditions inspired my bronze age roleplaying campaign, and my going back to university to archaeology, i owe your artistic talents and vision to revitalize ancient glory most of what is good in my life, im eternally grateful to you!

  • @DarkSaguaro
    @DarkSaguaro Před 2 lety +19

    Amazing to see a nnew piece by you. I love your work

  • @danihenderson-GSIC
    @danihenderson-GSIC Před rokem +3

    BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT TONES OF OUR PAST THAT IS NOW, VERY. MUCH OUR PRESENT-THANK YOU PETER PRINGLE FOR BRINGING YOUR ANCIENT TONES-THANK YOU DR.MICHAEL SALLA FOR SHARING THIS GREAT. SONG. THANK YOU ELENA DANAAN FOR SHARING ENKI'S STORY IN THE NOW, THE PRESENT DECEMBER 4TH. 2022 AND BEFORE XOX WE ARE AWAKENING, OR AT LEAST THOSE WHO HAVE THE MIND TO -

  • @hallowedleaf6788
    @hallowedleaf6788 Před 2 lety +13

    Petition for this man to hold a concert.

  • @Davidson640
    @Davidson640 Před 2 lety +7

    BABE WAKE UP ANOTHER EPIC DROPPED

  • @CommieCrusader
    @CommieCrusader Před 2 lety +5

    yoo my man peter dropped another banger, lets go

  • @thesqueedler
    @thesqueedler Před 2 lety +5

    Zurna is also played in Turkey and in Bulgaria by Turkish Roma. I tried it out myself when I was in Bulgaria. It's fun to play and it is L-O-U-D and wonderful.

  • @lazarhristov6224
    @lazarhristov6224 Před 2 lety +9

    Уникално!!! Любим изпълнител!!!🙂😻👍

  • @2ears1mouth786
    @2ears1mouth786 Před 2 lety +14

    Interesting to hear and read the stories of ancient people... Also that we don't know the whole picture, and can't necessarily be certain about anything we interpret from their times. Fascinating for the imagination..

  • @invadersue
    @invadersue Před rokem +3

    Singing about my lovely Enki?! I am here for it!

  • @Monkechnology
    @Monkechnology Před 2 lety +2

    This is a certified Ur classic - Lil Gamesh mixtapes

  • @bachelorchownowwithflavor3712

    I feel so blessed to live in a time where it's possible to experience these beautiful relics after they'd been forgotten and lost for so long.

  • @alperevrimertunc2972
    @alperevrimertunc2972 Před rokem +8

    Enki, the lord of the destinies, Enki, the king of the Abzu, lord of heaven and earth, self-reliant, father Enki, engendered by a bull, begotten by a wild bull, cherished by Enlil the Great Mountain, beloved by holy An, king.Enki, lord of plenty of the Anuna gods, Nudimmud, mighty one of the E-kur, strong one of heaven and earth! Your great house is founded in the Abzu, the great mooring-post of heaven and earth. Enki, from whom a single glance is enough to unsettle the heart of the mountains; wherever bison are born, where stags are born, where ibex are born, where wild goats are born, in meadows ......, in hollows in the heart of the hills, in green ...... unvisited by man, you have fixed your gaze on the heart of the Land like a halhal reed. Praise be to Enki, the much-praised lord who controls all the arts and crafts, who takes decisions!"

  • @victorkreig6089
    @victorkreig6089 Před 2 lety +5

    I have watched almost every single video you have put out. Your vocalization, tone, and musicianship is nothing short of world class and every composition always brings a smile to my face, thank you for introducing me to so many old songs over the years

  • @jj-tw6eu
    @jj-tw6eu Před 2 lety +2

    I'm a simple man, I see Peter post a new video, I watch, I like.

  • @FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf
    @FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf Před 2 lety +1

    The kings chronicler hath returned again to regale us with the tales of the God kings adventures.

  • @AllFather-TheStoicGod
    @AllFather-TheStoicGod Před 2 lety +1

    *You better sing, Mr. Pringle.* Waiting for the tour. 👏🏽👏🏽🔥👑

  • @qbasic16
    @qbasic16 Před rokem +4

    Iltam Sumra Rashupti Ilatim!

  • @TureRight
    @TureRight Před 2 lety +4

    Those who knows the story/mythology of the Annunaki appreciate and understand this song and its lyrics better than those who don’t.

  • @carolyncole5520
    @carolyncole5520 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is the first time I've listened to this beautiful haunting song,the words set the stage with a visual back in time between Enki and Enlil. I listen to it frequently 🎶

  • @maryfrance9783
    @maryfrance9783 Před 2 lety +2

    When I next teach my ancient epics course, some of these videos will be a part of it. What beautiful and powerful music! Thank you for bearing the torch of ancient poetry, stories, and music - for encouraging an appreciation for the beautiful arts they created, which are still relevant today, for those willing to listen.

  • @MandaLynn8
    @MandaLynn8 Před 2 lety +2

    BRAVO!! I often have very vivid dreams about these times. Smells, sounds, feeling of the ground beneath my feet. All that came while wide awake. Could have listened for hours.

  • @faziahaddalalelyon4862
    @faziahaddalalelyon4862 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH DEAR PETER PRINGLE🌹❤MERCI💜
    YOUR MUSIC IS VERY BEAUTIFUL 💗IT WAS OLD TIME🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @bluelotus.society
    @bluelotus.society Před rokem +2

    Absolutely chilling. Incredible work as always.

  • @kasdeya2744
    @kasdeya2744 Před 2 lety +4

    My wishes came true he made a song for enki😍. This is great

  • @LaVidaesfria_
    @LaVidaesfria_ Před rokem +1

    Enchanting
    I cant believe this language does not exist among us anymore its ascending.

  • @AzazelsWings
    @AzazelsWings Před 2 lety +5

    This gives me goosebumps.

  • @commander72
    @commander72 Před 2 lety +1

    have followed Peter for years now. He constantly makes me want to hear these old epic sung like they were meant to be.

  • @jigglybones3318
    @jigglybones3318 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my goodness, I love this so much! Your voice is so beautiful and soothing! I could just listen to it all day. It feels like I'm sitting at the feet of someone telling me an old story, and it makes me feel like I've traveled back in time to ancient Sumeria. I love how educational this whole video is as well. Just the amount of dedication to detail you put into the description and the lyrics is incredible. The way you sing the words is magical and mysterious and the instrument sounds absolutely gorgeous! I'd never actually heard a song sung in Sumerian before, and I'm definitely not disappointed. I love learning about the ancient world, particularly Egypt, Sumeria, Mesopotamia, etc. This just makes me want to immerse myself even more in the history of these wonderful cultures. I'm so happy I found your channel Peter. Thank you so much for posting these!

  • @worththesqueeze1386
    @worththesqueeze1386 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad you are continuing Gilgamesh

  • @jamessimon2002
    @jamessimon2002 Před rokem +1

    can we just appreciate this man teaching us his passion for a different language that no one speaks?

  • @enkilugal3282
    @enkilugal3282 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful voice he has. I could listen to this all day.
    ENKI Religion nine tenets for all to share
    1) Love is the key to being
    2) Show compassion for all Life
    3) Our thoughts, both positive and negative, do affect the universe as a whole
    4) We exist to find the fundamental structure and order of the universe
    5) Gain knowledge to explore the universe and exchange knowledge with extraterrestrial species
    6) All Life are the eyes, voice and consciousness of the universe
    7) Live Life in harmony with nature
    8) The processes of nature cannot be evil
    9) All Life are born and live till death with equal rights

  • @DeeplyStill
    @DeeplyStill Před rokem +1

    This is amazing. He needs to be shared lots! Thanks for this

  • @sharlaidrey7898
    @sharlaidrey7898 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for every new song! This one raised my spirits this evening suprisingly high, I didn't even know I felt down until I didn't! Listening to these pieces of ancient history always makes me like I have a place in this world and I can't thank you enough for your art that makes me feel that way.

  • @wanderingRebel69
    @wanderingRebel69 Před 2 lety +1

    A legend has returned

  • @BrataN02
    @BrataN02 Před 2 lety +1

    Been waiting a long time for something form Old Mesopotamia the Cradle of our glorious civilization.

  • @celiacordeiro1009
    @celiacordeiro1009 Před 2 lety +2

    Sua música me transporta através do tempo para épocas tão longínquas e inimagináveis. Ao mesmo tempo traz uma saudade de tempos que jamais iremos viver mas que estão guardados em nossa memória genética. Obrigada por nos proporcionar tal viagem.

  • @erosrangel976
    @erosrangel976 Před 2 lety +1

    I once again extend my extreme gratitude to your wonderful work and dedication. You are paving the way for future musicians, historians, archeologists, and storytellers with your music. Thank you!

  • @Mroogidieboogidie
    @Mroogidieboogidie Před 2 lety +1

    The instrument's hum when he strums the low string shakes my soul so good

  • @salentosongline
    @salentosongline Před rokem +1

    I think we have several lives. Their memories work in our subconcious. Perhaps you once lived in Sumer. And this part of you tries to emerge.

  • @sabahjason1
    @sabahjason1 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Mr pringle you are just amazing man , Mr Pringle i know its too much to ask what im about to ask sir , i onow the epic of gilgmesh is so long but i think it would be good idea to perform the whole epic to store it for the next generations , add to that i need 1 hour to sleep at night listening to your amazing master pieces .

  • @McHobotheBobo
    @McHobotheBobo Před rokem +1

    This really speaks to my soul, your voice is inspiring Mr Pringle!

  • @kenike007
    @kenike007 Před 2 lety +2

    This sends primordial
    vibratios to my spirit!
    Oh ENKI,ENKI...if you can hear us at these critical times,reassure us tha all is not lost too this tyranny of great evil.

  • @susannea
    @susannea Před 2 lety +2

    Breathtaking - thank you very much for this fine piece of art!

  • @vinatgeephoenix
    @vinatgeephoenix Před 2 lety +1

    So grateful I found this channel!!

  • @GuntherRommel
    @GuntherRommel Před 2 lety

    I was not expecting that beat to drop like Imhullu on Tiamat's head. But here we are.
    Wow.

  • @MrRayholy
    @MrRayholy Před rokem +1

    The Mother of all creation works through this one. Thank you brother. Raymond Holycross from Minnesota. Iam the incarnation of the White Wolf from the north.

  • @theeccentrictripper3863
    @theeccentrictripper3863 Před 2 lety +1

    Pack it in guys, everyone go home, this man is cooler than any of us will ever be.
    Seriously man you rule, if you put all this stuff on an album I'd buy it in every format I can play. I eagerly await more Sumerian compositions, keep up the phenomenal job.

  • @sionyevans
    @sionyevans Před rokem +3

    ENLIL HAS GONE...ENKI(Ea) HAS RETURNED...WE WILL FIND PEACE IN OUR WORLD...

  • @controversiallyhonest570
    @controversiallyhonest570 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely astonishing

  • @monkeywritingshakespeare9744

    I had a feeling youd post soon. Youre my hero, Peter!

  • @ja9star824
    @ja9star824 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent Voice & Musician Peter ,Thank you so much

  • @coughupbish8871
    @coughupbish8871 Před 2 lety

    ur music goes thru me making me feel like im going back in time....................

  • @Solsamsa
    @Solsamsa Před rokem +4

    Is there any chance of you putting these lovely covers you do on Spotify? I listen to this one in particular almost every day. You have a beautiful voice and a delighting energy to you. Much love 💗

  • @jkatalvarado8566
    @jkatalvarado8566 Před rokem +1

    At times I have felt the waves of the ocean carry me along and then I get dragged turbulently, flip, and resurface gasping for air as my body comes ashore and realize how strongly God loves me. To hold me endearingly in his unconditional love. My body is a temple that started with just one grain of sand. Well now I've been called to serve Christ. One grain of sand I was before.

  • @user-fi2gh3jp9u
    @user-fi2gh3jp9u Před měsícem +1

    More like celestial 0 point energy Boat. This is awesome!

  • @markhendal329
    @markhendal329 Před 2 lety +1

    Goosebumps!
    I love these Sumerian songs ❤❤❤
    Please keep making them ❤

  • @carollido8742
    @carollido8742 Před rokem

    I am just stunned by this. I found it today for the first time and I hope that I can find a whole lot more. Thank you this is just such a departure from everything else in the way of music. Such passion such beauty and such far-reaching tones of emotion as I've never heard before

  • @saemae1169
    @saemae1169 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for reviving our ancient Mesopotamian heritage.
    ❤ lots of love from iraq

  • @husan11
    @husan11 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Mr. Pringle. I love and appreciate your wonderful art.

  • @perun5984
    @perun5984 Před 2 lety +1

    The king is back 🔥

  • @FM_1819
    @FM_1819 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing like always! Can't wait for more ancient music brought back to life

  • @seattlered3018
    @seattlered3018 Před rokem +1

    The vibrations and sounds from this music is indescribable but I absolutely love it ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing this gift with everyone.

  • @GardinMusic
    @GardinMusic Před 2 lety +2

    Always stunning, thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge

  • @Criegrrunov
    @Criegrrunov Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love this song, wanted to learn how to sing it, started with a transliteration, this is my best attempt at it lmao:
    Bao abahjk
    Enki kurrshe baoul abba
    Utt Ane anba ande abba
    Enlil le kiba ande abba
    Enki kurrshe baoul abba
    Erreshki gara ra
    Kura san uirigbi
    Shei mabrri gaba
    Enki kurrshe baoul abba
    A kurrshe baoul abba
    Nlugashba turrtu urrba ngalri
    Enki ra gkalgka alba andari
    Kurku urrbina ughukan
    Galga binra gigu urgdakan
    Urrnishma agture Enki kaki
    Ninguna aduul amni shushu
    Nlugala amish masa unake
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA (Vocalization)
    Urrbangnhi inteshmna aue
    He Enki ra anishma ainghe rakeie
    Urrma gnhin sannish imulraragh

  • @jakr9303
    @jakr9303 Před rokem

    You are an absolute effing legend, my man.