Gianniotiko, Ali Pasas

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It is a variation of the song "Ali Pasas".
Aristomenis Kalyviotis (
2015: 144-147) writes about it: "Its melody is for the most part divided into two parts: in its main part, which has a slow rhythm like a 'kleftiko' song, and in the shift, which is faster. In many performances, this second part is sung in chorus. Until 1922, it had been recorded in Asia Minor under the titles 'Gianniotiko' and 'Gianniotikos manes'. It should however be clarified that the song does not have the characteristic structure of the amanes. Maybe they named it as such because of the slow rhythm of its main melody. After 1922, it was recorded under the titles 'Livadia ala Moraitika' or just 'Livadia'.
Its lyrics are different in almost every recording. They usually refer to Ali Pasha, praising him for his strength and prestige. However, there are also recordings in which love lyrics have been 'placed' on its melody. [...]
The song was recorded many times after 1922 and until 1940. It is still heard today. [...] In the covers under the title 'Livadia', there are almost always the following lyrics: 

How beautiful Leivadia is, lying in the stream 
the girls go for water and come back all kissed
 

In Greek bibliography, the song is comprised in many collections of dimotiko (folk) songs. In fact, Andreas Ntakoulas has found two of its variations ('Ali Pasas' and 'Omorfi pou 'nai i Leivadia'), adding its music in the Byzantine musical notation."

According to the database that emerged from Alan Kelly’s research,
the recording took place in March 1909; based on Hugo Strötbaum’s archive, the song was recorded in April of the same year.

The re-release of Victor's recording under number 63524-Β has been uploaded for research purposes.

Author (Composer):
Lyrics by:
Unknown
Singer(s):
Despoinis Maria
Orchestra-Performers:
Elliniki Estudiantina (Greek Estudiantina)
Recording date:
04/1909
Recording location:
Smyrna (Izmir)
Language(s):
Greek
Publisher:
Gramophone Concert Record
Catalogue number:
4-13546
Matrix number:
12828b
Duration:
2:38
Item location:
Kounadis Archive Record Library
Physical description:
10 in. (25 cm)
Source:
Kounadis Archive
ID:
GramoCR_4_13546_Gianniotiko_AliPasa
Licensing:
cc
Reference link:
Kounadis Archive, "Gianniotiko, Ali Pasas", 2019, https://vmrebetiko.gr/en/item-en?id=5007

It is a variation of the song "Ali Pasas".
Aristomenis Kalyviotis (
2015: 144-147) writes about it: "Its melody is for the most part divided into two parts: in its main part, which has a slow rhythm like a 'kleftiko' song, and in the shift, which is faster. In many performances, this second part is sung in chorus. Until 1922, it had been recorded in Asia Minor under the titles 'Gianniotiko' and 'Gianniotikos manes'. It should however be clarified that the song does not have the characteristic structure of the amanes. Maybe they named it as such because of the slow rhythm of its main melody. After 1922, it was recorded under the titles 'Livadia ala Moraitika' or just 'Livadia'.
Its lyrics are different in almost every recording. They usually refer to Ali Pasha, praising him for his strength and prestige. However, there are also recordings in which love lyrics have been 'placed' on its melody. [...]
The song was recorded many times after 1922 and until 1940. It is still heard today. [...] In the covers under the title 'Livadia', there are almost always the following lyrics: 

How beautiful Leivadia is, lying in the stream 
the girls go for water and come back all kissed
 

In Greek bibliography, the song is comprised in many collections of dimotiko (folk) songs. In fact, Andreas Ntakoulas has found two of its variations ('Ali Pasas' and 'Omorfi pou 'nai i Leivadia'), adding its music in the Byzantine musical notation."

According to the database that emerged from Alan Kelly’s research,
the recording took place in March 1909; based on Hugo Strötbaum’s archive, the song was recorded in April of the same year.

The re-release of Victor's recording under number 63524-Β has been uploaded for research purposes.

Author (Composer):
Lyrics by:
Unknown
Singer(s):
Despoinis Maria
Orchestra-Performers:
Elliniki Estudiantina (Greek Estudiantina)
Recording date:
04/1909
Recording location:
Smyrna (Izmir)
Language(s):
Greek
Publisher:
Gramophone Concert Record
Catalogue number:
4-13546
Matrix number:
12828b
Duration:
2:38
Item location:
Kounadis Archive Record Library
Physical description:
10 in. (25 cm)
Source:
Kounadis Archive
ID:
GramoCR_4_13546_Gianniotiko_AliPasa
Licensing:
cc
Reference link:
Kounadis Archive, "Gianniotiko, Ali Pasas", 2019, https://vmrebetiko.gr/en/item-en?id=5007

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