The Oldest (Known) Song Ever

Warrior88
Published on Mar 1, 2026
What does the oldest known song in history sound like?

Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@MingLLC/featured

IG - https://www.instagram.com/ming

*

Hurrian Hymn (h6) is the oldest song in history that we can still play and hear today.

Significant sources used:

Sounds From Silence (Anne Kilmer): https://archive.org/details/soundsfromsilenc0000kilm/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater

Richard Dumbrill’s interpretation: https://musescore.com/user/28763436/scores/6850142

Will Fletcher’s blog breakdown: https://willflet.ch/blog/the-oldest-song

Hochelaga’s video (inspiration): https://youtu.be/KElPnD-dbkk?si=sfCNbTTVuWMBc0Qt

Song versions:

Anne Kilmer’s digital version (MIDI): https://www.amaranthpublishing.com/hurrian.htm#:~:text=MIDI%20arrangement%20of%20Prof.%20Kilmer%27s%20transcription

Richard Dumbrill’s instrumental version, performed by Brayden Olson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAc2KDNHEw4

Richard Dumbrill’s Hurrian lyrical version, performed by Lara Jokhadar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gynhfxQ1IO4

SUBSCRIBE for more stories of brilliant, flawed people and their work.

Add to

Please Sign In or Create Account to use this feature!

Flag Video

Please Sign In or Create Account to use this feature!

Rate video

Please Sign In or Create Account to use this feature!

Rate video

Please Sign In or Create Account to use this feature!

DISCLAIMER

The content presented in this stream and/or video may be satirical in nature for entertainment purposes. It may contain realistic scenarios that may include themes of racism, anti-semitism, anti-LGBT sentiment and even elements such as death threats, all purely in the context of parody. In addition, this content may depict or refer to acts of violence in a satirical manner. Shock factor is a common and deliberate element used in these displays to emphasise the satirical message. By continuing to view this content, you acknowledge that you understand the satirical nature of this content, including the depiction of violence and the use of shock factor, and agree that you will not use or interpret this content outside of its intended context. Please remember that humour and satire are complex; they are not intended to belittle or demean, but to engage and challenge social norms through exaggeration. If you have any concerns about content, please feel free to engage in constructive dialogue or report issues to GTV staff.