Roman Music - Convivium

You can get the song here, together with all my other music, the song number is 388:
You can also support me and my music directly on Patreon if you wish:

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"Convivium" was the Roman equivalent to the ancient Greek Symposium, which was a banquet the aristocratic elite took part in. The guests would eat, but mostly drink late into the night, with music, dancing and other entertainment being provided for them.
I attempted to recreate the atmosphere of such an event that might have taken place 2000 years ago, with both music and crowd recordings. The instruments in the song are also chosen specifically to simulate a live performance appropriate for that time period, namely lyre, flute and percussion.

All music composed and arranged by Adrian von Ziegler.

The artwork is an old painting by Roberto Bompiani.

© Copyright to all audio material belongs to 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 am currently and for the foreseeable future not available for requests or collaborations, I'm sorry.

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! =)

[L.J.Garcia]

The ambience in this piece is exceptional! It sounds like a song you’d hear in a Roman tavern in 43 BCE. Wonderful work, as always!

[JuliusSurya]

"Gnaeus, pass me the lyre!"
"You better not play garbage music, Claudius."

[MichaelGhelfiStudios]

This song hit harder than the barbarians at the northern border.

[EchoComposer]

I love how natural and imperfect the clapping rhythm sounds.

[AdrianvonZiegler]

"Convivium" was the Roman equivalent to the ancient Greek Symposium, which was a banquet the aristocratic elite took part in. The guests would eat, but mostly drink late into the night, with music, dancing and other entertainment being provided for them.
I attempted to recreate the atmosphere of such an event that might have taken place 2000 years ago, with both music and crowd recordings. The instruments in the song are also chosen specifically to simulate a live performance appropriate for that time period, namely lyre, flute and percussion.

You can get the song here, together with all my other music, the song number is 388:
You can also support me and my music directly on Patreon if you wish:

I hope you have a wonderful day/night, whatever time it is when you read this text!

[democracytherepublic]

"I promise, i won't get all political this night!"
3 amphores of Vinum later:
"Furthermore I hold the opinion that carthage must bestroyed!"

[tfigmoney]

Your Roman settings are some of my all time faves. Always want more.

[Overlord]

Before the video: Me and the boys chilling
After the video: Me and the puers serving the Urbis Romae in Gaul

[elifc]

The time machine was finally found :) Hi Adrian, I’m from Turkey, I’m historian and I’m reading a book while listen to your music. İt’s so good feeling. Your music sometimes takes me to my childhood, sometimes to the middle of a war, sometimes far away, to heaven.Thanks for your music...

[EclipsisTenebris]

And this is why you're a true artist:
Every musician can write music with time appropriate instruments.
Only a true musical artist can portray an entire event with nothing but sound.

[k]

Woow, this atmosphere is really from ancient Rome)
I feel like I was there for 3 minutes. Thank you)

[moistsquish]

Legit feels like im a roman emporer watching women dance for my entertainment at a party amazing how u were able to vividly create that good on ya m8🥳

[mazzemusic]

Mihi magno gaudio est. Etiam componista in modis variis per exemplum medievale musica etiam orientale aut epica.
Salutes tubi
Vale

[scottmealey]

This and some of your Celtic tunes are the kind of music I want to play when I share my home-brewed mead to friends. Fantastic piece, Adrian!

[ColonelPanic]

"Have you heard the latest from Carthage?"

[Ebael-LaViadelaConciencia]

Adrián, I have been impressed by the nuances and all the details of the song, both environmentally and the song itself. I worked as a dancer of Arab and oriental dance and even though the theme is Roman, there was a very wide enrichment over the centuries between different cultures and in the end, music does not stop being music and dance does not stop being dance.

Cultures share movements and sounds. Rather, movements and sound are the foundation of the imagination of the one who transforms them in each culture. It makes you want to go out and dance, and more so in times of war, whatever the type.

Without music, nothing would be the same. Your work is masterful, as usual. Thanks from my heart. I always listen to you💐🌺🙏🌸💋 I LOVE your music 🌹

Ebael 💖

[KDannie]

Adrian, thanks for all your beautiful music, amazing. I like to listen while doing homework.

[alanmorning]

Esta música me inspira a continuar mi novela, gracias Adrian!

[electricalticktress]

Your music is so inspiring Adrian! Keep up the great work!! X