Relaxing Roman Music - Aetas Romana

You can get the song here, together with all my other music, the song number is 348:
You can also support me and my music directly on Patreon if you wish:

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My homage to ancient Rome. Aetas Romana is Latin and means "the age of Rome".
With this song I tried to create something that takes me back to the time in which Rome was at its peak and stretched from Britannia to Syria over snow-covered plains to scorching deserts. The song itself is not like Illyricum, which was meant to be as traditional as possible. In this song I chose a composing style closer to movie scores, which gives much more room for dramatics and feelings of awe and mystery. The first 4min are actually a different scale than most of the later parts, it starts with an Arabian scale and then transitions into Aeolian minor which is a classic European scale. So in a sense it can be seen as if you'd travel from the East into the centre of the Roman Empire as the song progresses.

All music composed and arranged by Adrian von Ziegler.

The artwork was created by this great artist:
© All audio material is copyrighted by Adrian von Ziegler.

[AdrianvonZiegler]

Usage rights - please read:
I’m posting the usage rights and important information about my music right here in a comment on every new video so that they’re easily accessible to everyone. =)

USAGE:
If your project (any project at all, movie, photography, websites, live shows etc.) is non-commercial, which means it doesn't earn you any money, then you can use my music for free. Only given credits are necessary, that's the only condition. Credits would be totally fine as a small text in the movie, website etc. written "Music by Adrian von Ziegler". In live shows and other projects where including a text would be difficult, an oral mention would suffice as well. =)
On YouTube and twitch you can also use my music for free even if you monetize your videos by the way!
ANY school projects have automatic free permission to use my music, no license payment is required.


If the project is commercial, meaning it makes money in any way (except YouTube and twitch, see above), you would have to buy a license for the music you want to use. The license payment would be small in almost all cases except for big budget productions. It would be a one-time payment, so you can use the music you bought forever in that project. It does not give you any rights over the music however, so remixing the music, re-selling it etc. is not allowed.
Giving credits is also necessary in commercial projects.

Please note that "for free" only applies to the usage license. Music is my full-time job and is where 100% of my earnings come from. So no matter what you use my music for, whether it's commercial or non-commercial use, I appreciate that you purchase the music instead of downloading it for free. Many people misunderstand this part so I need to clear this up. I love making music, but if everyone would just get it for free I would not be able to pay rent, so please understand. It was always my dream to make enough money to survive with music being my only job, and that is only possible because of people who go and buy that music.

Remixing, sampling and other forms of altering the original song into a new piece of music is also generally not allowed unless the remix is 100% non-commercial and labelled with the original title and author of the song (me). Adding bird noises, nature sounds or similar things are allowed. Nightcore alterations are also allowed while non-commercial and labelled with original title and author (Google "Nightcore" in case of confusion).



REQUESTED MUSIC:
I have recently made a very good experience with collaborating with other artists and am now - carefully - open to requests. Please note before sending me a request that any agreement will have to assure me a high level of control and independence over the composing process and certain copy- and intellectual rights over any composition that has been created on request (this entails for example that I can still upload and sell any music that I composed for a given project).

Important:
I do not allow my music to be used in any project that has a clear political, racist or discriminatory message or is pornographic. By that I mean anything that goes from direct political, racist or discriminatory videos or underlining speeches with my music, onto remixing my melodies into a song that has lyrics with clear political, racist or discriminatory message and similar things that clearly promote these things. Same goes for explicit pornography. Media with nude art is allowed, if not pornographic in nature and purpose.


I hope you're having an awesome day, and thanks a lot for being interested in my music! =)

[stefan]

Imagine being a peasant or even a "barbarian" in the ancient world, never having seen an actual city, not being able to read, having heard about it only in stories. And then you come to the city of Rome.

[nene_san]

Somehow closing my eyes hearing this, I can visualize a vivid image of ancient Rome.

[valeriomoro]

I am born, raised and currently live in Rome. I can take the metro and, in a few stops, walk beside the glorious remnants of my ancestors. Remember, western society was born here and all the roads trough time return to these hallowed grounds. Even my name and that of my girlfriend are from roman origin!

[AdrianvonZiegler]

My homage to ancient Rome. Aetas Romana is Latin and means "the age of Rome".
With this song I tried to create something that takes me back to the time in which Rome was at its peak and stretched from Britannia to Syria over snow-covered plains to scorching deserts. The song itself is not like Illyricum, which was meant to be as traditional as possible. In this song I chose a composing style closer to movie scores, which gives much more room for dramatics and feelings of awe and mystery. The first 4min are actually a different scale than most of the later parts, it starts with an Arabian scale and then transitions into Aeolian minor which is a classic European scale. So in a sense it can be seen as if you'd travel from the East into the centre of the Roman Empire as the song progresses.

You can get the song here, together with all my other music, the song number is 348:
You can also support me and my music directly on Patreon if you wish:

I hope you enjoy the music and that it can take your minds off for a while and explore a different reality. Please take very good care of yourselves and each other, and stay healthy and in good spirit, now more than ever! I'll see you very soon again with more music as promised!

[louthinator]

"My name is Adrianus Vonimus Zieglerius, Commander of the instruments of the North, General of the Musical Legions."

[tacticalsweater]

Imagine being a Saxon child, born in post Roman Britain. Your earliest memories are of exploring and seeing these massive structures, and your imagination is running full throttle on what human or being built such humongous creations.

[ellenyang]

I have been listen to your music since I was 12 to help me concentrate on my homework. Now I am at my desired university and going to be graduate this year. I am still listening to them as I work on my dissertation. The accompany of your music allowed me to go through some darkest time of my life. Your channel is the place where I can escape from the noise in outside world and enjoy the moment of peace. Thank you so much Adrian. You are a truly inspiring artist who has a great sense of creativity and passion on music!

[MalloryMinerva]

This reminds me a lot of the music from Rome: Total War. Anyways this is absolutely gorgeous

[jensphiliphohmann]

I love this music. It's kind of melancholic and this us my kind of being happy.
I lit some candles, looked and listened, shed some tears and was entirely happy.

[ClassicalMusic]

Man if there's only a few constants during these hard times, we can only hope that your music is one of them! Thank you so much for all of your music, your uplifting spirit and you love for your community! Stay safe, healthy and musical!

[Kalikas]

Congratulations 👏👏 the romans and Greeks had the same calture and of course music greetings from Hellas 🇬🇷🇬🇷

[bodulfr]

Man you gotta love seeing a 20 minute piece from Adrian being uploaded and realising you have a whole journey ahead of you listening to it

[thetowerfantasymusic]

Adrian, we need a full album of this. love the Hellenic culture and even more so its mix with the Roman Empire and its history

[magistermilitum]

This is excellent, makes me think of the old republic under Caesar. I think we need more Roman music and more Roman culture in the world today. No civilization in history has ever been able to match the glory and prestige of Rome.

[dancingfaeries]

Adrian: *Drops Music*
Me: *Drops what I’m doing and tunes into the enchanting divine art he created*

[LukeVilent]

Roman emperor Adrian once traveled through all the provinces of Rome, getting learned their ways of life. Now his namesake Adrian gives us a similar experience with all the provinces' ways of music.

[leenabheekhun]

I use your music to help me write my stories all the time. Thank you so much, you help with my anxiety and stressed everyday and this piece is beautiful and haunting

[ravensong]

Reminds me of when I was a teen and loved studying ancient Roman history. Thank you for making beautiful relaxing music when I needed it most :)

[trojanincrypter]

anybody else just close their eyes and listen to this type of music, imagining you're there and living a whole life in your head?