SEIKILO Ancient World Music | Ancient Lyre & Accordion - The Spark (το ἔναυσμα) - Thanos Stavridis and Theodoros Koumartzis @SEIKILO | Uploaded October 2022 | Updated October 2024, 14 hours ago.
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In the end, what are we really hoping for?
That spark, that spell, that journey.
— Victor LaValle
The song is an original composition for an ancient lyre and an accordion, inspired by the spark ("ἔναυσμα" in ancient Greek) that realizes itself, almost magically, just before pure art manifests.
It is dedicated to an iconic cultural space in Thessaloniki that recently closed its doors permanently, Bensousan Han, and to its art director, Stylianos Dokouz. Bensousan Han hosted some of our greatest moments as a channel, and we will always be grateful for it. This music clip was our last filming session in this remarkable place.
The melody is performed here by Thanos Stavridis on the accordion and Theodore Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS ancient lyre, masterfully handcrafted in Greece.
📽️ Directed by Nikolaos Koumartzis.
⚫ Find the perfect lyre for you at luthieros.com
🔵 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at lyreacademy.com/choose-your-next-course
⚪ Find the right frame-drum for you at luthieros.com/shop/percussions-frame-drums-bendirs
🎙️ Who is Theodore?
Theodore Koumartzis is the youngest brother of the Koumartzis family. Being part of the family's endeavour 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 youtube.com/watch?v=izlnCWJEjes&list=PLcMWkAbRJunFz_TO-e_kw2k3Z18T1TESr
🎙️ Who is Thanos Stavridis?
Thanos Stavridis is one of the most recognised accordion players, with collaborations with some of the biggest and best-known singers as well as composers and musicians, both in Greece and in the Balkans.
He is also one of the pioneers of the Balkan scene in the country.
He has participated in over 100 CD recordings both as a soloist and as an arranger.
His two personal albums "a Suitcase full of Dreams" (2016) and "Spicy Margarita" (2021) have received many good reviews both at home and abroad, having airplay on radio stations in Australia, Argentina, and throughout Europe.
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In the end, what are we really hoping for?
That spark, that spell, that journey.
— Victor LaValle
The song is an original composition for an ancient lyre and an accordion, inspired by the spark ("ἔναυσμα" in ancient Greek) that realizes itself, almost magically, just before pure art manifests.
It is dedicated to an iconic cultural space in Thessaloniki that recently closed its doors permanently, Bensousan Han, and to its art director, Stylianos Dokouz. Bensousan Han hosted some of our greatest moments as a channel, and we will always be grateful for it. This music clip was our last filming session in this remarkable place.
The melody is performed here by Thanos Stavridis on the accordion and Theodore Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS ancient lyre, masterfully handcrafted in Greece.
📽️ Directed by Nikolaos Koumartzis.
⚫ Find the perfect lyre for you at luthieros.com
🔵 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at lyreacademy.com/choose-your-next-course
⚪ Find the right frame-drum for you at luthieros.com/shop/percussions-frame-drums-bendirs
🎙️ Who is Theodore?
Theodore Koumartzis is the youngest brother of the Koumartzis family. Being part of the family's endeavour 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 youtube.com/watch?v=izlnCWJEjes&list=PLcMWkAbRJunFz_TO-e_kw2k3Z18T1TESr
🎙️ Who is Thanos Stavridis?
Thanos Stavridis is one of the most recognised accordion players, with collaborations with some of the biggest and best-known singers as well as composers and musicians, both in Greece and in the Balkans.
He is also one of the pioneers of the Balkan scene in the country.
He has participated in over 100 CD recordings both as a soloist and as an arranger.
His two personal albums "a Suitcase full of Dreams" (2016) and "Spicy Margarita" (2021) have received many good reviews both at home and abroad, having airplay on radio stations in Australia, Argentina, and throughout Europe.
🎧 Listen to our music _follow us on 🟢 Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6BeEN6EDTHO3ezHBkN161X?si=q2PU6LTjSfal2l8M9M44rQ
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