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The History of Egypt Podcast

Music of Ancient Egypt (Re-Release)

The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

History, Society & Culture

4.8 β€’ 2.1K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 16 February 2023

⏱️ 118 minutes

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Summary

Music was everywhere in ancient Egypt: in the fields, in the temple, on the parade ground, and in the home. Songs and compositions were a part of daily life, and abundant evidence survives for the art of musicianship in the ancient world. In this compilation, we explore some of the notable evidence for ancient Egyptian music. We look at instruments, musicians and songs, unpacking the artwork and texts from this ancient profession. We also have interviews! Jeffrey Goodman and Michael Levy come on the show to discuss their work recreating ancient instruments and soundscapes... Music Credits: 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) Michael Levy: https://ancientlyre.com/ Jeffrey Goodman: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/ More information Mini Episode(s): Music in Ancient Egypt – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com) Interview: Michael Levy – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com) Logo: A blind (?) harper from the Tomb of Nakht, New Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:12.0

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0:14.0

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0:16.0

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0:19.0

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0:26.0

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0:30.0

Slash break.

0:37.0

Before the modern era, there were five ways to make music.

0:41.0

You could clap, sing, beat a drum, pluck a string or blow through a pipe.

0:47.0

From that simple set, orchestras were built

0:50.0

and the great pieces composed.

0:52.0

A thousand times a thousand instruments have been invented and refined.

0:56.0

Uncountable rhythms and melodies brought from the mind into the world.

1:01.0

Music is the drumming heartbeat of human work, of socialising and entertainment.

1:07.0

In ancient Egypt, music was an ever-present aspect of life.

1:12.0

Whether it was a party, a meal, a private recital, a funeral, a festival or a temple ritual,

1:19.0

music and singing were frequent elements of any event.

1:23.0

We have an abundance of records detailing when, how and why music was played.

1:29.0

We even know the lyrics to some of the more prestigious or popular songs.

1:34.0

Unfortunately, we simultaneously know a lot about Egyptian music and also very little.

1:41.0

We know what instruments were played, who made them and what combinations they made.

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