I haven’t made a video in a long while. Browsing through my files I came across an old one that I never finished. So I decided to finally finish it and show it the light of day. Here it is. Enjoy my dreams of Armenia.
Ancient Armenian Warrior dance “Yarkhushta” – by Sevak Amroyan
Another amazing song from Sevak Amroyan. This time it’s Yarkhushta / Յարխուշտա The Armenian folk dance Yarkhushta has very ancient origins. As such it has been mentioned in the works of early medieval scholars such as Movses Khorenatsi, Faustus of Byzantium, and Grigor Magistros. Yarkhushta has traditionally been danced by Armenian soldiers before combat...
World’s oldest surviving melody was composed by Armenian ancestors 3400 years ago
The 3400 year old hymn, is the oldest known fragment of noted music so far discovered in history. It was created by an anonymous Hurrian artist in 1400 BC. and dedicated to the goddess of orchards. At the time, the Armenians from the region of Van were known to their Hittite and Assyrian neighbors...
Documentary about one of the leading composers of the 20th century; Aram Khachaturian
https://vsnagfilms.akamaized.net/films/aol/us/aoltruestories/2009/khachaturian/khachaturian_500.mp4 – This multi-part documentary is based on the memoirs of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978). Rare archival materials have been gathered from Russian archives in Moscow and Armenia, family members have been interviewed on camera, and research is underway for a film that will be the first in the West to document the...
Daron Malakian released a new song “Lives” from his upcoming new album
Daron Malakian known from System of a Down is set to release a new album titled “Dictator” with his other band Scars on Broadway on July 20th. The first song “Lives” and video from the album which is meant to commemorate the Armenian Genocide and celebrate its survivors has just been released. I absolutely love...
Sevak Khanagyan released his official music video Qami (Wind) for the Eurovision 2018
Check out this awesome music video guys. I absolutely love his voice and I am glad we are finally sending an Armenian song to the Eurovision. Let’s support our candidate! Enjoy!
Gauhar Jaan – an Armenian lady who became India’s first Superstar
Today India is famous for the vibrant Bollywood superstars but it wasn’t always like that. Before mass media India was a fairly traditional colony with some western influences. People had to attend concerts in order to hear musicians perform. All of this changed with the invention of the gramophone. It was during this era when...
Armenian song goes viral in Turkey
An Armenian song goes viral in Turkey and Azeris are outraged. The pop song from rapper Super Sako featuring Hayko titled Mi Gna, went viral all over Turkey in the recent months. American musician John Denver once famously said the following: “Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere...
Sevak Hanagyan Wins The X Factor in Ukraine
The very talented Armenian Singer-songwriter Sevak Hanagyan just won The X Factor in Ukraine. I’ve been a huge fan of his music ever since I first heard his audition performed at the Ukrainian X Factor which has already garnered over 4 million views on YouTube. Throughout the show his honorable and polite character, with...
Hayrenik by Sevak Khanagyan Live (acoustic)
Extremely talented singer Sevak Khanagyan delivers another powerful live performance, this time singing in Armenian. His live performances give me the goosebumps. Not only does he posses a great voice and delivers his songs with much heart and soul, but he is also a great songwriter who writes amazing lyrics. Check out some of...
