The world’s oldest known complete song sounds like it could have been performed by Neil Young.
The piece of music was a Grecian ode written by a man called Seikilos between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century AD, according to news.com.au.
Intended to make a woman named Euterpe immortal, it was carved on a column of marble.
The song contains “live for the day” lyrics, carrying a message that has echoed through music to this very day.
One version of the song, including the lyrics – sounds like something that could be written by Neil Young.
“While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and time demands its toll.”
A Turkish railroad engineer uncovered the column in 1883. It is now housed in the National Museum of Denmark.
Listen for yourself and see if it sounds like Neil.
Maybe a little more barn?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KRnAKzFMhk&feature=youtu.be
Read more about this ancient find at: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/ancient-seikilos-column-brings-worlds-oldest-song-back-to-life/story-e6frfn09-1226754073689
