Kor’s Tribute (Klingon Dirge for the Dahar Master) - Fan-made music
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- "Kor's Tribute" (aka Klingon Dirge) is another song from one of the greatest moments of Star Trek DS9. After creating my version of "Hear! Sons of Kahless" I received several requests to make a version of this one from "Once More Unto the Breach." Some of you will note that there are Klingon lyrics posted some places online that do not match the pronunciation in this version of the song. It was my aim to keep the pronunciation as true to the original singing in the DS9 episode as possible. Also, some of you may notice that the English lyrics are not a direct translation from the Klingon. To ensure the English lyrics fit the meter of the music, it was necessary to make some slight translation adjustments but I did my best to keep the lyrics true to the spirit of the Klingon and to the tribute for the Great Commander, Kor, son of Rynar.
On a personal note, I would also like to say thank you so very much to all the wonderful people out there who take the time to listen to my music and comment. You honor me when you share my videos. We live in strange times with few heroes, but throughout history myths, legends, and great characters from well-told stories have helped the human race to remember what is greatest and most noble about life and living, so for those of you who still "geek out" over Klingons and draw strength from good fiction, I say to you Qa'pla.
If you enjoy this or other content on this channel, please stop by my Patreon page to find out more about exclusive content. / sonsofkahless
(Note: This music not intended to indicate I own any copyright from the Star Trek franchise, I just love it.)
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"And when he dies, the heavens will shake by the screams of his comrades. Warning the honorable dead, "Beware, a warrior is coming.""
"Savor the fruit of life, my young friends. It has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine. But don't live too long. The taste turns bitter, after a time."
If any line in any show could stun you by lifting the illusion that time presses on without care, it would be that line. It forced me to contemplate on my own life, every time I hear it.
It sounds familiar, which Klingon poet is that?
@@tmcgrenere Kor, the Dahar Master (seen in the above video). One of the few Klingons to live to reach Dahar Master status.
This quotes show the fruitility of trying to live forever
@@bayarsejar5831 He was pretty wise, he was over 100 right?
To Kor, the Dahar Master and noble warrior to the end!!
He when to stovokor as any warrior should in glorious battle to bring a great victory to the empire!
*Rasises bloodwine, takes huge swig, passes out*
Thank you, John Calicos, for your portrayal of this great character. May your journey into Sto’Vo’Kor be a glorious one. This was an awesome tribute.
Don't speak KLINGON but this song is awesome.😢😢
Happy Birthday in 2023 John Calicos, thank you for playing such a memorable character and forgiving a final amazing performance as the Dahar Master during his return in DS9.
You will always be remembered lovingly, with honor.
Qa'pla!
Yes....from Night Gallery to Battlestar Galactica to so many other performances! I think he would have loved this final tribute to him!
Between this and Sons Of Kahless, ya'll have something that's beyond just "fan-made" music.
That is very kind of you to say. We just feel like there's so many great prompts for thinking about the nature of life and the cosmos in the franchise, and the Klingons are tons of fun. Crazy the things one gets up to when they feel a bit of inspiration.
Just finished DS9 a couple weeks ago and… man… this song put a tear in my eye. Q’apla, you crazy old drunk. Q’apla.
So happy to hear that the series is still capturing hearts. Q'apla, my friend! Q'apla.
wo’ batlhvaD !! For the honor of the Empire as there is no more honorable way for a Klingon warrior to depart than to willingly lay his life for his comrades!!
Q'apla!
The chillest deep space sound at the open, then a slow tribal beat, and a funerary rhythm is perfection.
I was asked to post the lyrics for this song, so here it is. Note the disclaimer in the description under the video: these are not the lyrics you'll find posted online (these are mostly phonetic as they were sung on the DS9 episode, plus my own English adaptation. Another note that my adaptation is not a direct translation from the Klingon because a direct translation would be too cumbersome for the tune, so the words have been modified for the meter of the music, but still in keeping with the spirit of the original Klingon. Thanks for all the requests everybody!
Mi' quo qar'a'
'en Do' Qi' la'
Ed' DO' Chum--, qarI' re Do' mi'la'
Sum pa' ren to'
mara' 'eh' qor
ree'qa'
ree'qa'
ree'qa'
Ma So' pa qareH
Ti' ko'qa'
ree' qa'
ree qa'
ree' qa'
See the fires burning clearly
Fortune favored, brave commander
Grateful hails break the silence
Glory Kor!
Glory Kor!
Strike, we shall follow,
Mighty Kor!
Might Kor
Oh it's "break the silence" I thought it was breaker silence like a title of his or something ty so much
"Cumbersome" is a great song.
The question of the lyrics has arisen. "Does it matter?"
He is Kor. He held against the enemies of the Empire. He died a heroes death. If he did not, it does not matter the lyrics.
See you not too soon, John Colicos. But soon enough.
"Long live the Empire!"
@@m0osefist Yes! Well said, Enginseer. Well said! Glory to you and to your house!
Incredible. Just incredible. Hits me in my Celtic, Norse, Klingon roots.
I listen to your version of Sons Of Kahless so often, it is my all time favorite version. To see this pop up in my notifications from you today? There were no words to describe my excitement. Beautiful work yet again, I never expected any more from you and now I am somewhat hopeful to hear more.
I agree 100%
In the words of Kor, "You honor me too much." Thank you, Michael. Thank you.
You were born to make Klingon Jams. Do not ingnore your calling!
Thank you very much! There's much more to come, it just takes time, but I am ON IT!
I will offer Kor's last words to all Klingons. Glory to the Empire!
This is so nerdy, but this song made me cry. Is nerdy even a word? Nevermind. This song is beautiful.
You honor me and my channel well.
Long live the Klingon Empire!
This is a awesome tribute to a man that has been a klingon since the og star trek
Thank you for pointing that out. Kor, Kang and Koloth are some of the only characters that made it into the OS, TNG, and DS9 serieses. What a great legacy for some of the greatest heroes of the Empire.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial your welcome
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial Kang showed up in a voyager episode
Glory to the 3 original Klingons
Powerful. Your bring honor to your family with your talent. Glory to you and your house.
And to you and yours! Thank you for listening.
I have watched DS9 many many times over the years. This song always brings a tear. So glad this is here for all.
It's true. What a wonderful episode and a wonderful scene. I'm so glad you enjoyed my tribute. I hope to make more and get some new music posted soon.
We all need this right now
I know I did! Thank you.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial your welcome and your vids rock btw
@@johnnycagethemasterofthemy925 Qa'pla!
Some how I hear Kang and Koloth voices in the background
So do I. Wherever songs are sung for one great Klingon warrior, songs are sung for all great Klingon warriors.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial I was wondering If u know the song that kor is singing as he stands in the middle of the room where Kang and Koloth have died
@@damdumah2552 Good call! Is this a request?!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial not really just wondering if you knew of the song and is so if you knew all of it that's all
You listen them in your heart
We had our last round in Starfinder and my veskwarrior knew this would be the last battle, so he started to chant this song while the boss was too strong for him to fight. he distracted him long enough so the others could take him down.
Even Klingon music can be peaceful.
😌😌😌
What the hell genre do I even call this? This is epic.
Good question. I guess it's just Klingon music. I'm hoping to make several more pieces soon so please keep checking in!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficialKlingon Opera
Or Klingon Folk music. You haven't experienced Pearl Jam unless you've heard it in the original Klingon.
This song is very moving! You've done the Dahar Master (and John Colicos) a great honor!
It was only fitting that we honor the Dahar Master and the man after he honored us so well. Thank you for your generosity and kind words. Glory to you and to your House! Qapla!
I really wanted to see a glorious battle between Dahar Master Kor and General Chang.
Chang was arrogant and underestimated his enemy. Kor was arrogant but never underestimated his enemy. It would be a long and glorious battle but I see Kor standing as the victor each time.
Top notch work yet again. You honor the character, and the actor as well
Samuel, Thank you for the kind words and for staying with the video until the end to see my small tribute. I think it's important that real human beings dedicated significant portions of their lives and careers to giving us these great characters.
To Kor the da-HAR Master and Nobel warrior to the end!!!
You will be remembered with Honor, Kor, Son of Rynar, Mighty Dahar Master
Qa'pla!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial Qa'pla!
Make more songs please. This is a beautiful song.😊😊
Long live the KLINGON
EMPIRE.😊😊
You honor me well! Glory to you and to your house.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial
Suggestion.
Have you thought about making some songs from the events during the DS9-Dominion war about Worf and Martok and the final victory over the DOMINION.
😊
We live in a time with few heroes. Those that do walk among us are quiet warriors who sacrificed limb and sometimes a piece of their soul. They will forever be haunted by phantom pains… both physical and spiritual. This song makes me think of them. I wish I lived in an America where these heroes were elevated…. At one time we did…what has become of us???
History isn't over, my friend. We write the next chapter. The "us" you refer to is just waiting, watching, learning, and preparing. The good thing about true heroes is that they don't do it for the praise, they do it for their honor!
Thank you for the thoughtful (and thought provoking) comment.
This was truly beautiful. A hymn fit for the truest of warriors, the mightiest of warriors.
You honor me greatly.
GLORY KOR MIGHTY KOR GLORY KOLOTH MIGHTY KOLOTH GLORY KANG MIGHTY KANG
Maybe we need new songs for the great trio?
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial if you have the time would love to hear it your work is astounding
@@damdumah2552 I will do my best. Thank you, my friend.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial pls take your time don't rush it's worth the wait
I would be proud to follow him into his final battle with the Jem'hdar!
Glory Kor!!! Glory Kor!!!
Every once in a while you stumble across something that makes you drop everything and stare in awe. This piece of music isn't simply 'epic'. This composition perfectly captures the fire of the Klingon heart. For it is not just a heart that thirsts for battle. It is a heart full of love and respect for its ancestors and the warrior culture that forged its people. This is beautiful. This is something very special. Thank you.
Cormac, thank you so much for this thoughtful post. You honor me well! Glory to your House and to your name!
You have officially outdone yourself my friend.
Thank you! I'm trying.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial and succeeding.
Pure perfection of art!
Your work is amazing!!!
You do me me too much honor. Thank you, Veles.
Wonderful. I can't imagine it better. Absolutely love it. Please, please, please do more :)
Thinking of creating an entire album of Klingon music. What do you think?
@BlackHat Entertainment If "Kor's Tribute" and "Hear Sons of Kahless!" are any sign of your future work on the subject, it would be profoundly moving. In my opinion, you have produced the quintessential Klingon music that captures the warrior poet beautifully. Thank you for that. It touches my Norse, Scotch roots in ways nothing has outside of the Lord of the Rings.
I have loved "Hear Sons of Kahless!" since I first heard it years ago. It was perfect. I thought of it again, when my mother passed away last week and when I looked it up, I found "Kor's Tribute", which I had not seen before and it moved me beyond words, helping me to focus on the glory in an honorable death and not of sadness in grief (there will always be that, but I felt strength from your music and it has encouraged me). I have been listening to it quite a bit as I prepare for her funeral. Thank you for your work. I would love if you would do more.
@@themillennialist7261 My dear friend, you seem to know the place that I access when I make all my music, even the Klingon music...especially the Klingon music, as silly as that may sound to some. There was something in those scenes, something in those characters that spoke to us and, if we can resist the cynicism of the modern world, it still does.
As a man I returned to the series a few years ago and found new dimensions that inspired in new ways, way that compelled me to go deeper into these ideas and feelings and trace their origins to the places you've noted. The franchise gave me a gift of inspiration and it's my honor to give it back and share it with others.
Indeed, you are right to highlight the connection between grief and strength. The pain of grief is proof of the realness of our love. Although it carries a sting, it also serves as a gift from those that departed early, helping us to remember them, to honor them, and remember that we are their living embodiment. We are the literal continuation of their life and so, as long as we never forget them, they never truly die. Your comment has brought me much honor, as you bring to your mother and your house. I only hope my future creations will live up to the expectations of listeners like yourself. Success to you, my friend!
Thank you to John Colicos, who had alot of input into the look of Klingons - as the first one!
Amazing, awesome, fantastic. Thank you so much for it!
My pleasure, my honor.
Just discovered this video. It hits the feels so hard.
im,,,blown away
Excerpt from the "song of the last son of Rynar"
Come, sons of Kahless. Come Daughters too!
Hoist your drink and hear this song: Kor rides to Sto'vo'Kor.
His path is paved with jem'hadar, their blood and ketracel white.
He bested Kirk at Organia- His friendship with Dax lasted longer than life.
On his final day Worf the Chancellor maker drank to Kor
He rides eternal, on wings of the Norpin
The Dahar master;
his cup ever full; his joy forever bright.
Blood wine could never dim his sight,
The dominions disaster;
Joy and doom shown with the same grin.
-It looses something in the translation from Klingon- translators notes
Please make this 10 hours song I can listen to it for eternity
I'll see what I can do. In the meantime, I'm thinking of making an entire 10 track album of Klingon music like this. What do you think?
You only plan to live 10 more hours?
This is amazing. Long live the master!!!
Glory and honor to you and your house.
And to yours!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial thank you!
the singers are excesive sweet. ARE KLINGONS!
I absolutely love DS9. They truly gave Kor the end he deserved.
It was such a moving scene, indeed. We share your appreciation for the series and the Dahar Master.
Agreed, He died as he lived, a Legend and a True Klingon Warrior
Excellent
Thank you very much!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial K'PlaH!
WOOT TY been waiting for this
I hope it was worth the wait.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial hell yeah
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial can't stop crying at the English glory Kor mighty Kor so beautiful no words should of been born a poet
@@damdumah2552 You have the gift of the warrior's heart, Dam Dumah. May the blood of your enemies run ankle deep and may you continue to bring honor to you house.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial glory to you and your house
A Klingon song that's calm. That's new!😁
But sooo good.🥰
Beautiful rendition.
I think it's fitting that the song has only been used in one other official place (afaik); when Khaless's Clone goes to fight an Iconian in "House of Pegh" from Star Trek Online.
I still wish there was an "official" translation.
Pretty awesome, thank you
This is excellent!
Dammit Viacom/Paramount, get it together! There needs to be a Klingon series! Dorn has pitched this. Apparently to deaf ears. Use your heads you Ferengi studio heads! Announce a Klingon series and see the subscriptions to your precious Paramount+ jump!
Wake up fools! Honor what was earned by your forebears! There is so much about Klingon culture that can be explored. How would the Klingons deal with a threat such as the Horta? Don't assume that they'd just hunt it down and kill it. Great warriors are more subtle than that. An ally that is able to spit acid? What an asset!
Get it together, indeed! Well said, Bill, and thank you for emphasizing the fact that "Great warriors are...subtle." When will Paramount realize that it's this sort of dedication that keeps a franchise alive! I think we need a track to celebrate Michael Dorn for pitching against the odds!
Love this!! Very moving
Thank you very much, Bjorn! Also, please note that TH-cam is demonetizing channels en masse so the tiny bit of revenue I earned for this has vanished. If you would like to hear more Klingon music and see other fan creations, please follow the links to my Patreon. Qa'pla!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial are you able to sell on Apple Music?
@@BjornStyrmir Hadn't thought of that. Thank you for the suggestion.
Beautiful. Simply Beautiful
Thank you very much. This was a long-overdue project, and a real pleasure to create for you all.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial the Klingons are my favourite race in Trek and this does them justice and more. It serves the legend of Kor and salutes him as he joins the Black Fleet with Kahless, Kang and Koloth
@@saintofselhurst In the immortal words of Kor, "You do me too much honor."
I lift my ghoptu to one of the Greatest Warriors to serve the Klingon Empire
Thank you very much! Also, please note that TH-cam is demonetizing channels en masse so the tiny bit of revenue I earned for this has vanished. If you would like to hear more Klingon music and see other fan creations, please follow the links to my Patreon. Qa'pla!
That was good brother, Qa’pla!
You honor me too much! Qa'pla!
Beautiful.
Thank you very much.
Had Kor met Baltar, Kor would have taken Baltar's Head without Hesitation...
Glorious.
No finer compliment for a Klingon. Qa'pla!
Long live the Empire!
Qa'pla, my friend!
"Ta'Q pagh, Ta'Q Béh" "QaPla, Kor"
"Long live the Empire!"
Reeekaaa
Korg, Son of Kethag, WARNS THEE!!! THE GREATEST COMES!!!
Long love the empire.
Simply Fantastic.
You honor us with your praise. All glory to the Empire!
Hey man, its been a year and im still listening to this. I wish i had a good enough mic and set up to see if i could help you genujinely do these projects as i can speak abit of klingon, and being a baratone i really wish i could. Im so earger to see what youve got cooking up next
Commander, thank you for this comment. You honor me. I am in the process of trying to make this whole endeavor better and increase the amount of Klingon content I make. Any support someone like yourself could offer would be welcome. Please stay tuned. Realistically, things won't pick up the pace on this channel or in term of making new content until May 2023. So, don't go anywhere. Your support for my work is appreciated. Glory to the Empire!
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial thats wonderful to hear! i eagerly await. If you ever do need any assitance such as a backup V/O let me know! : ) Glory to The Empire!
@@commanderwilliam3693 Backups?! Of course I do. Not sure how to make that work, but we need an army of proud warriors to sing!
The great warriors
Fight well Kor in the Halls of Stova'kor
I will tip my blood wine to that sentiment!
Wish they would had show what happend in that last Battle. Q’apla !
Maybe I should include that in the pilot episode for the independent fan film I'm hoping to make!
It would have been glorious -Kor to Captain Kirk
Kor la' batlh Daqawlu'taH!
Honor demands you do Kang and Koloth, they were also Dahar Masters!
Ein Krieger bis zum Ende
To the end indeed! Qa'pla!
klingon songs are better than listening to beatles, change my mind! dare ya!
Just..epic....
Mi' qul qar'a'l
'ej Do' QI' la'
QI' DO' Sum, qarI' Do' QI'la'
Sutem pa' rI' tlho'
mara' 'e' qor
rI'qa'
rI'qa'
rI'qa'
DaSo' pa qareH
QI' ro'qa'
ro' qa'
ro' qa'
ro' qa'
See the number of fires burning clearly
Good fortune for the mighty Commander
Great luck, I discipline my hails of fortune to you, Commanders
Hail appreciation through your silence
Our Commander Kor
Hail again
Hail again
Hail again
You always cloak it thereabouts
the Fist of the Commander's hits
the Fist of the Commander
the Fist of the Commander
the Fist of the Commander
Let's not forget that Kor was a bit evil, even for a Klingon. He ordered hundreds of Organians murdered, remember (not knowing they were superior beings).
Granted, I suppose he has an "evil" streak by human/Earth standards. But then again, everyone is a "bit evil" by those standards because the idea of "Evil" itself was an ancient imaginary Earth construct cultivated by the Romans to subjugate and assimilate non-Romans (e.g. turn the other cheek when a Roman strikes you, render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, etc. etc.). Basically, humans came to define evil as anything that might be leveraged against the Romans. Same is true for the Federation. Evil is generally defined by the Federation as, well, anyone who opposes the Federation. So, consider this, in spite of Kor's "evil" he was willing to sacrifice his own life for not only his Klingon comrades, many of whom mocked him, but for the good of Federation and for the entire quadrant. It’s hard to think of many within Starfleet that have sacrificed themselves for the good of the Klingons or any other race.
Also, it seems strange that you inject a valuational judgment on the superiority or inferiority of other beings (i.e. the Organians). Kor likely did not see any beings as superior to the Klingons, and yet he sacrificed himself for the good of an entire quadrant. In fact, from a Klingon perspective, if Kor was able to defeat the Organians, they were not superior at all. But more to the point, assigning a value like "superior" or "inferior" being is a very dangerous and slippery slope. Instead, we should think more like Klingons and weigh beings by their honor, not their technological proficiency or other arbitrary metrics. In short, I think it's safe to sing songs of the Dahar Master both for his honor, for his courage, and for his willingness to sacrifice himself for the good of many species in spite of the fact that he may have considered them to be "inferior."
Glory to Kor and Glory to John Calicos
I like your deep black space music BlackHat Entertainment
Very much appreciated.
Wish there was a lyric version.
Please make more.
On it! Any suggestions for songs or themes?
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial the victory song from part II of the TNG ep. "Birthright" sometimes called ylja'Qo.
I mean really, though all the Klingon music you've done so far is gold. I use your version of Hear Sons of Khaless as the intro music for my weekly Klingon TTRPG game, and have suggested it be used for the theme music of a Klingon-centric Star Trek series should we get one.
Where is the tribute song to the Lady Lukara!
Working on it still. It has to be perfect. That's quite a magnificent story, as you know, and it's difficult to find the right way to pay such heroes worthy tribute. Stay tuned.
@@blackhatentertainmentofficial Your tribute will of course be judged and appreciated GREATLY by the High Council itself! Qapla'!
Qapla!
OMG LYRICS PLS!
Note that these lyrics are a slightly interpretive translation from the Klingon and not a direct translation as a direct translation in English doesn't fit the meter of the Klingon music. With that said, here you go:
See the fires burning clearly
Fortune favored, brave commander
Grateful hails break the silence
Glory Kor
Glory Kor
Strike, we shall follow!
Mighty Kor
Mighty Kor
Computer, play Kor's tribute.