We visited the Topaki Palace in Istanbul and suddenly heard loud music. We later learned that the people in costume were reenacting the Ottoman military band.
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Showing posts with label Military. Show all posts
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Ottoman Military Band, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
Ottoman Military Band, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Tube. Duration : 0.67 Mins.
We visited the Topaki Palace in Istanbul and suddenly heard loud music. We later learned that the people in costume were reenacting the Ottoman military band.
We visited the Topaki Palace in Istanbul and suddenly heard loud music. We later learned that the people in costume were reenacting the Ottoman military band.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Oldest Military Band-Mehter
Oldest Military Band-Mehter Video Clips. Duration : 8.32 Mins.
The history of Mehter dates back to Orhun Inscriptions of the VII th, the oldest writing source in Turkish. Mehter carries the exuberant rbytbms of classical Turkish music to the present time. The instruments used are sbrill-pipe or "zurna", the Mehter born, bass-drum, kettle drum, cymbals "kös" and chevgen. Mehter continues it's activities in Istanbul; Military Museum, Cultural Center Command of the General Staff. Today, Mehter represents the oldest and most historic military band under the Turkish flag in international competitions. You can watch the Mehter Band Performance in Istanbul if you visit the Military Museum between 3.00pm-4.00pm
The history of Mehter dates back to Orhun Inscriptions of the VII th, the oldest writing source in Turkish. Mehter carries the exuberant rbytbms of classical Turkish music to the present time. The instruments used are sbrill-pipe or "zurna", the Mehter born, bass-drum, kettle drum, cymbals "kös" and chevgen. Mehter continues it's activities in Istanbul; Military Museum, Cultural Center Command of the General Staff. Today, Mehter represents the oldest and most historic military band under the Turkish flag in international competitions. You can watch the Mehter Band Performance in Istanbul if you visit the Military Museum between 3.00pm-4.00pm