Composed by Üzeyir Hacıbəyli (Uzeyir Hajibeyov), the father of composed classical music in Azerbaijan. He wrote the melody in 1918 to celebrate the arrival of the Caucasian Islam Army, led by Ottoman general Nuri Pasha, which successfully liberated Baku.
It usually starts with a soft, delicate pianissimo (very soft) right-hand melody and builds up into heavy, marching fortissimo (very loud) octaves that mimic the crashing waves of the Black Sea and the marching of soldiers. Cirpinirdi Qara Deniz Piano By Vn
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the song's profound history, its meaning, and the structure of the piano arrangement by VN. 🌊 The Incredible History Behind the Song Composed by Üzeyir Hacıbəyli (Uzeyir Hajibeyov)