Makedonski Narodni i Patriotski Pesni - Macedonian Folk & Patriotic Songs

[vicsinad]

This put a smile on my face - Andrč Rieu conducting his ochestra to Makedonsko Devojche. Most pleasing to see was all the positive comments - hardly any tatar trolls at all spreading their poison. I noticed many of the comments are from people hailing from the former Yugo republics, reminiscing about the good old Yugo days of Bratsvo i Jedinstvo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2XhGKKiZ_4

I have an aneurysm every time I enter the realm of YouTube comments on Macedonian music. Most recently about Svadba Golema, which the Bulgarians claim is a traditional Bulgaro-Macedonian song from Pirin region. Take this video of a Bulgarian girl claiming that these first two songs are traditional Bulgarian songs. If there's ever a time I go bald, it's because of these cultural thieves!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSMwfQ5V7vk&lc=z222sruirnqyu3kmcacdp43b44flld1ae504y5pjh0dw03c010c.1555050145693500

[Karposh]

This put a smile on my face - Andrč Rieu conducting his ochestra to Makedonsko Devojche. Most pleasing to see was all the positive comments - hardly any tatar trolls at all spreading their poison. I noticed many of the comments are from people hailing from the former Yugo republics, reminiscing about the good old Yugo days of Bratsvo i Jedinstvo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2XhGKKiZ_4

[Momce Makedonce]

What these guys are doing is amazing with taking old Macedonian songs, making a modern version and a quality video clip to go along with it. The special effects have definitely increased since Ja Izlezi Gjurgjo but as Gocka said this plays on peoples emotions and clips like these are quite rare with Macedonian music.

I think its refreshing seeing these kind of clips with Macedonian songs, especially older patriotic songs where the lyrics of the song itself and the combined video clip result in a strong emotional reaction of Macedonian patriotism.

I`m pretty sure they will be making more in the future as I remember them saying in an interview last year that they wanted to make an album of these old Macedonian songs, so I think we will be seeing some more of their work!

Also they are from Skopje, but they hail from Demir Hisarsko region off memory.

[Gocka]

I have to disagree with you old timers. I like the drama part of it, not because I love drama but because I think that "cheezy" factor actually plays on peoples emotions.

If I were them I would go more dramatic and graphic on the next one. Macedonians need to be reminded what others did to us, remind them that its not just "politics". that we were treated like animals by everyone.

The traditional tempo and manner of singing is not powerful enough it doesn't grab you. Of course its part of our culture and has its place, but what these young guys from (Prilep I think) are doing is very useful.

Its modern day motivational propaganda if you ask me. If people respond to soap opera's then give them soap operas. what ever works at this point.

If I could direct diaspora money into anything it would be into production of nationalist music and film. Today's generations respond to those types of things more than anything else.

[Tomche Makedonche]

Speaking of which, although I’m sure it’s probably been posted previously, I think this is a good example of how to add grandeur to a classic and get the balance right:

Tоше - Јовано, Јованке

https://youtu.be/UaywpCZBIhI

[Tomche Makedonche]

The songs don't seem quite as natural and come across, to be perfectly frank, quite cheesy. But, then again, maybe we're just a couple of old cynics that are just impossible to please.

Yeah you’re probably not wrong there, I must admit when it comes to the old tunes I’m more of a traditionalist so modern takes dont usually tend to hit the right mark with me.

I think with these guys though, they tend to sacrifice too much of the natural flow and pace of the melody in their attempts to add more grandeur to the verses. Tоше seemed to strike a good balance with that kind of theme in his album Божилак, but I think these guys seem to lean too much towards the theatrical and lose the “forest for the trees” if you get what I mean.

[Karposh]

Its nice to see interest in classics being reapproached in different styles and themes, but to be honest, I can't say I'm personally a big fan of the Bollywood style makeovers this group has been producing. The only one I'd say I think they did a half decent job so far on is Ja Izlezi Gjurgjo.

I hate to admit it Tomche but I tend to agree with you there. I'm not a big fan of the whole Bollywood style makeovers either. Ja Izlezi Gjurgo was original and it just worked. The remake was and is simply beautiful. I still watch it whenever I get the chance. I'm afraid their subsequent efforts try too hard to follow a similar formula which doesn't quite work as well as it did for Ja Izlezi Gjurgo. The songs don't seem quite as natural and come across, to be perfectly frank, quite cheesy. But, then again, maybe we're just a couple of old cynics that are just impossible to please.

[Tomche Makedonche]

Its nice to see interest in classics being reapproached in different styles and themes, but to be honest, I can't say I'm personally a big fan of the Bollywood style makeovers this group has been producing. The only one I'd say I think they did a half decent job so far on is Ja Izlezi Gjurgjo.

[Gocka]

It brought a tear to my eye hearing the lyrics and thinking about what Macedonians had went through, how many sacrificed themselves just so there could be a Macedonia. Then I am overwhelmed with disgust when I think about how we gave our identity away without a whimper.

All those poor souls gave their young lives for nothing. It's god damn shameful what has become of us, just disgusting.

Anyway the song is good, of late it seems there is a revisiting of Aleksandrov's legacy and many are coming to a very different understanding of who he was.

This type of thing has been severely lacking in Macedonia. Growing up the tales of the Vojvodi were just stories I was told by my father. It was never ingrained in our education, TV, movies, and music. There was always this tepid relationship between the official state and these figures. They were never glorified to the level they deserved, which is an absolute shame.

That is a basic way to build nationalism is to give the people something and someone to be proud of. To remind them that their nation was not won without sacrifice. That many people died for something bigger than themselves and that is why they should live on and be glorified.

Just another missed opportunity I suppose.

[vicsinad]

Good rendition. But there are songs about less controversial historical figures that they could be remaking.

[Risto the Great]

Sorry. I should have said "in the comments section". Such confused people.

[Karposh]

So lovely. Only those damn ventilators everywhere just crush my spirit.

I just watched it again Risto and the only flag I could see is the old red and black VMRO flag which is meant to symbolise VMRO's sacred oath - Liberty or Death, which I think is appropriate for the period they are portraying. My first thought was why isn't he holding the 16-ray Macedonian sun but, in the context of what they're trying to portray, I think the VMRO flag was the right choice.

[Risto the Great]

So lovely. Only those damn ventilators everywhere just crush my spirit.

[Karposh]

This video clip of Next Time's latest creation was uploaded only 10 hours ago and it already has close to 40,000 hits. It is a remake (in typical Next Time style) of the famous song dedicated to Todor Alexandrov, "Neshto Ke Te Pitam Babo."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzusF_BTTgg

[Momce Makedonce]

I know this type of music isn't narodna or patriotska, but honestly Lozano is one of, if not the best Macedonian singers at the current moment. His style is very modern and popular. His past stuff has been really good and his more recent stuff is on another level!

Majko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWyMJeADGOo

Kilometri

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibi5Acfecc4

Jako jako

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oozb4odmckQ

Nadez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP8aOFYMJZ0