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I Am A Tombstone

from Filk and Cookies by Vanessa Cardui

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This is a modern rendition of the piece known as ‘Epitaph of Seikilos’, which is, to date, the oldest complete musical composition in existence. It was carved into a tombstone in the first century AD, music and all. I was moved to make this recording by the sweetness of its melody and the continuing relevance of its message. In this recording, you will hear both the ancient Greek lyrics and a loose English translation. The spoken word passage is a translation of the caption carved above the music.

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While you live, do as you may.
There’s no gift so precious as this day.
Drink it in before it flows away.
Life is short and only ends one way.

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from Filk and Cookies, released July 5, 2014
English words ©2014 Vanessa Cardui

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