Zajdi, zajdi, jasno sonce

Zajdi, zajdi, jasno sonce is a contemporary Macedonian folk song written and composed by Aleksandar Sarievski in the style of newly composed folk. Different versions of the song are sung in other neighbouring Balkan countries.

Origins

Sarievski composed the melody and adapted the text from another source, saying:

Cultural references

Vocals from the song were used in the track Innocence Lost from Phutureprimitive's Searching for Beauty in the Darkest Places Pt 2 studio album.
The woodwind melody is used in the track "Message for the Queen" from the 300 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
A version of the song was featured in the soundtrack for Battlefield 1.