It captures the mindset of our current administration and it goes through my head whenever I think of the bumbling redneckery they churn out on a daily basis.
Edit after watching the video: fuck this so perfectly encapsulates America's bullshit. Between firing a rocket launcher at a terrorist toppling the Eifel tower into the arc de Triomphe, and shooting a jeep into the Sphinx.
I never watched the movie after I matured, I really should rewatch that movie.
Also forgot there was a slowed down version, and while not sobbing, I did shed a tear. I feel Kamail Nanjiani crying during Godzilla.
Current Country - USA: Probably the theme song of Team America. My brother showed it to me in like... idk 2015-2018 or something and I thought it was funny.
The original 海闊天空 is the most popular song in the Canto-sphere, I think every Hong Konger or even most Guangzhou resident would know it. The original has the term 原諒我這一生不羈放縱 愛自由 (Forgive me for my entire life never giving up freedom) which I think it's about personal freedom like careers and personal choices, not as in political, but Hong Kong protesters have used it as their unofficial anthem.
This Mandarin version adds much more words that implies politics, but oddly enough, I don't think this song got banned in China. Namewee (the person who made the Music Video) later made another MV that has more political anti-CCP lyrics that probably cross the government's "red line" and he got banned from China for that. (Namewee is a Malaysian Citizen of Chinese Ethnicity)
I am part Irish though I have never set foot on Irish soil. So, so far back in my lineage, someone came from Ireland. Does it matter now? Not really, but it is cool that my favourite singer is from there. U2 is Ireland's biggest musical export, but I think she represents the place better.
My friend, Whiskey in the Jar was right there. Either the Thin Lizzie or the Dubliners version. I've heard that song while in Ireland. Can't say the same for Enya, as much as I do like both her work and that song.
Yes, I'm aware it was in that movie. I haven't seen the movie though.
I'm more familiar with the Metallica version of Whisky in the Jar, but I have heard the Thin Lizzy version. But I guess you mean Irish singers or bands. And it's a good one. Dropkick Murphys have some good Irish pub songs, but they're Irish-American.
It's an Irish folk song that dates back centuries, somewhere between 1650ish and the 1700s. The Civil War song "We'll Fight for Uncle Sam" is based on the same tune.
The Pogues and Dubliners did a folksy recording in the late 60s and then Thin Lizzy a more rock version in 72. Metallica was essentially covering the Thin Lizzie version 25 years later. Point is, it's an Irish song about Irish stuff (i.e. fuck the Brits and whiskey) with many versions sang by Irish bands from which to choose.
I have very, very strong opinions about the the US national anthem (the Star Spangled Banner). It's too long, too boring, the words are weird because it was a poem first. As a kid, I had a hard time remembering the lyrics to the song (to put it in perspective, I had no problem remembering the Canadian national anthem after couple listens of the version that was on the South Park Movie OST). Furthermore, the US national anthem is written by a pro-slavery dick head. Lastly, 99% of people do not have the vocal range to hit the highest notes.
You know what is a great, catchy song, that anyone can sing? Woodie Guthrie's This Land is Your Land. I am half willing to drop the lines critical of the US government, if it means that it would be chosen as the national anthem.
(Edit: grammar)
As a funny idea with American being so shallow and stupid these days I think the national anthem should be whatever was the number one song of the year before and it should change every year.
The line "as christ died to make men holy let us die to make men free" slaps, and in general it's just a better post civil war anthem. We could do John Brown's Body (same tune different words) if we're feeling more based
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
Now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers clean up all details
Since daddy had to lie
England - If we must have one, then Land of Hope and Glory is a good contender, but there are so many problems with the lyrics as they are that a complete rewrite of those would be necessary for me to be happy with it.
For Britain as a whole, I don't know. The current dirge needs scrapping for sure. (And maybe the subject of the song as well, but that's a different story).
Scotland and Wales already have their own (Flower of Scotland and Land of My Fathers respectively), and Northern Ireland actually use Danny Boy in some contexts.
It would be interesting to somehow blend all four into a secular hymn but that's so far above my skill level it's not even funny.
That is a hard question considering my mind went to songs that would be great for other things. You know, songs like Lies In Their Blood by nostraightanswer or Schizophrenia from Song of Saya. One for the state of the school system here and one for the insanity of the current US government, but neither would be good for national anthem material.
Honest answer? I think the current US anthem is fine. Some would like it to be "God Bless America", but I don't care for the "god" reference, although it is a better song. Others would argue for "America the Beautiful". The "God" reference isn't as prominent in this case, but I think any reference to God is inappropriate in a supposedly secular society. A war poem set to the tune of a drinking song is both appropriate and the best we can do, imho.
True, but if the government is truly secular and the government chooses its official anthem, then it should be secular as well. And please notice that I used the qualifier "supposedly" in the post you replied to, and the qualifier "should" in this response, so I'm referring what would be appropriate in a secular society and not the dominant religion of the population and their influence on their government.
"On est là ! On est là ! Même si Macron ne veut pas, nous on est là ! Pour l'honneur des travailleurs et pour un monde meilleur, même si Macron ne veut pas nous on est là !"
American Idiot - Green Day
Time to dredge this up again.
John Cage - 4'33
Everyone just has to sit in silence and think about why having a nationalist song is kinda weird in the light of the modern day
I see John Cage - 4'33, I upvote.
When I think about it's almost certainly my most listened to song. Some days I'll just listen to it on repeat for hours
Entry of the Gladiators for America because it has become a fucking circus over here.
Hey now...
That song rocks when its played by a proper brass band, it only sounds silly when you make it silly. Otherwise its a good march.
Fuck the USA by The Exploited
Hamsterdance - USA.
It captures the mindset of our current administration and it goes through my head whenever I think of the bumbling redneckery they churn out on a daily basis.
Where did you come from, Where did you go?
This person evils
You're upset because its true
US should just change to the Russian national anthem until the current puppet is out of office
There's only one right answer in Canada.
And that is, of course, The Logdriver's Waltz
Preach
The Logdriver's Waltz
"America! fuck yeah! Coming again to save the motherfuckin day, yeah!"
https://youtu.be/LasrD6SZkZk
Edit: wow, this is hilariously relevant given the situation in Venezuela.
Porno,
Fuck yeah!
Valium,
Fuck yeah!
Edit after watching the video: fuck this so perfectly encapsulates America's bullshit. Between firing a rocket launcher at a terrorist toppling the Eifel tower into the arc de Triomphe, and shooting a jeep into the Sphinx.
I never watched the movie after I matured, I really should rewatch that movie.
Also forgot there was a slowed down version, and while not sobbing, I did shed a tear. I feel Kamail Nanjiani crying during Godzilla.
This suggestion aged faster than milk....
Germany: David Hasselhoff - I've been looking for freedom
::: spoiler cynical version, both German Rap also Content Warning: too many bad things to list
Disarstar - OneTake #32 / Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
K.I.Z - Oktoberfest
https://lyricfluent.com/lyrics_translation/kiz_oktoberfest_tarek_kiz_mehnersmoos_lyrics_english_translation
:::
I’m guessing you’re not German?
I am indeed german and I've been looking for some freedom lately.
Never realized Germans identified with this song, thought it was an Anglo-Saxon thing.
He single-handedly reunited Germany with this song
Germans LOVE Hasselhoff’s music for some reason.
Current Country - USA: Probably the theme song of Team America. My brother showed it to me in like... idk 2015-2018 or something and I thought it was funny.
Or alternatively: The Theme Song of Man in the High Castle (It's about alt-history where nazi germany won and takes over America... fitting for current events)
Previous Country - People's Republic of China: This Mandarin Fan-Made version of 海闊天空 (Vast Oceans, Boundless Skies).
The original 海闊天空 is the most popular song in the Canto-sphere, I think every Hong Konger or even most Guangzhou resident would know it. The original has the term 原諒我這一生不羈放縱 愛自由 (Forgive me for my entire life never giving up freedom) which I think it's about personal freedom like careers and personal choices, not as in political, but Hong Kong protesters have used it as their unofficial anthem.
This Mandarin version adds much more words that implies politics, but oddly enough, I don't think this song got banned in China. Namewee (the person who made the Music Video) later made another MV that has more political anti-CCP lyrics that probably cross the government's "red line" and he got banned from China for that. (Namewee is a Malaysian Citizen of Chinese Ethnicity)
It should be the Battle Hymn of the Republic, just with some of the original lyrics:
John Brown's body lies a moldering in the grave
John Brown's body lies a moldering in the grave
John Brown's body lies a moldering in the grave
But his truth keeps marching on
or
We'll hang Jeff Davis from a crab apple tree
We'll hang Jeff Davis from a crab apple tree
We'll hang Jeff Davis from a crab apple tree
John Brown's truth keeps marching on.
"My Oil"... talkin' bout MY oil
I am Australian
The idiots are taking over - NOFX
Not my country but, Book of Days by Enya should be Ireland's national anthem.
I am part Irish though I have never set foot on Irish soil. So, so far back in my lineage, someone came from Ireland. Does it matter now? Not really, but it is cool that my favourite singer is from there. U2 is Ireland's biggest musical export, but I think she represents the place better.
The song from "Far and Away"?
My friend, Whiskey in the Jar was right there. Either the Thin Lizzie or the Dubliners version. I've heard that song while in Ireland. Can't say the same for Enya, as much as I do like both her work and that song.
Yes, I'm aware it was in that movie. I haven't seen the movie though.
I'm more familiar with the Metallica version of Whisky in the Jar, but I have heard the Thin Lizzy version. But I guess you mean Irish singers or bands. And it's a good one. Dropkick Murphys have some good Irish pub songs, but they're Irish-American.
It's an Irish folk song that dates back centuries, somewhere between 1650ish and the 1700s. The Civil War song "We'll Fight for Uncle Sam" is based on the same tune.
The Pogues and Dubliners did a folksy recording in the late 60s and then Thin Lizzy a more rock version in 72. Metallica was essentially covering the Thin Lizzie version 25 years later. Point is, it's an Irish song about Irish stuff (i.e. fuck the Brits and whiskey) with many versions sang by Irish bands from which to choose.
Okay, that I did not know. That's awesome. Explains the dated lyrics though.
I have very, very strong opinions about the the US national anthem (the Star Spangled Banner). It's too long, too boring, the words are weird because it was a poem first. As a kid, I had a hard time remembering the lyrics to the song (to put it in perspective, I had no problem remembering the Canadian national anthem after couple listens of the version that was on the South Park Movie OST). Furthermore, the US national anthem is written by a pro-slavery dick head. Lastly, 99% of people do not have the vocal range to hit the highest notes.
You know what is a great, catchy song, that anyone can sing? Woodie Guthrie's This Land is Your Land. I am half willing to drop the lines critical of the US government, if it means that it would be chosen as the national anthem. (Edit: grammar)
As a funny idea with American being so shallow and stupid these days I think the national anthem should be whatever was the number one song of the year before and it should change every year.
I am Australian - The Seekers
It certainly does resonate with me.
That said, I think its message of inclusivity is sadly "political".
United States: The battle hymn of the republic.
The line "as christ died to make men holy let us die to make men free" slaps, and in general it's just a better post civil war anthem. We could do John Brown's Body (same tune different words) if we're feeling more based
Til John Brown's body is a song as well as a pretty decent reggae band.
Darude - Sandstorm.
I think my fellow Irish will know the real national anthem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5XnVS3NE0Q
Proud to be a Canadian - Dayglo Abortions.
But I’m Albertan so ours would be something idiotic like Trump Won - Natasha Owens.
Verna Mae Bentley-Krause: Ich liebe Deutscheland
God save the queen - motorhead
Right now? The End of the Innocence
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
Now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers clean up all details
Since daddy had to lie
Money (That's What I Want)
England - If we must have one, then Land of Hope and Glory is a good contender, but there are so many problems with the lyrics as they are that a complete rewrite of those would be necessary for me to be happy with it.
For Britain as a whole, I don't know. The current dirge needs scrapping for sure. (And maybe the subject of the song as well, but that's a different story).
Scotland and Wales already have their own (Flower of Scotland and Land of My Fathers respectively), and Northern Ireland actually use Danny Boy in some contexts.
It would be interesting to somehow blend all four into a secular hymn but that's so far above my skill level it's not even funny.
Flower of My Fathers Boy, obv.
That is a hard question considering my mind went to songs that would be great for other things. You know, songs like Lies In Their Blood by nostraightanswer or Schizophrenia from Song of Saya. One for the state of the school system here and one for the insanity of the current US government, but neither would be good for national anthem material.
Canada: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIrLtCINw4
Nookie.
(Hey) Like a chump (Hey) Like a chump (Hey)
America the Beautiful, IMO
https://youtu.be/39rX_49Il0E
It seems appropriate with us kidnapping Maduro.
Honest answer? I think the current US anthem is fine. Some would like it to be "God Bless America", but I don't care for the "god" reference, although it is a better song. Others would argue for "America the Beautiful". The "God" reference isn't as prominent in this case, but I think any reference to God is inappropriate in a supposedly secular society. A war poem set to the tune of a drinking song is both appropriate and the best we can do, imho.
Just because a government is secular doesn't mean the country is.
True, but if the government is truly secular and the government chooses its official anthem, then it should be secular as well. And please notice that I used the qualifier "supposedly" in the post you replied to, and the qualifier "should" in this response, so I'm referring what would be appropriate in a secular society and not the dominant religion of the population and their influence on their government.
Ah, so that's your belief system.
Japan: Sakura Sakura (Cherry blossoms)
Living everyday in USA sounds like this to me: Resident Evil Basement
"On est là ! On est là ! Même si Macron ne veut pas, nous on est là ! Pour l'honneur des travailleurs et pour un monde meilleur, même si Macron ne veut pas nous on est là !"
Steve'n'Seagulls: Antisocial
Cold - Maroon 5 🇨🇦
LA Woman - The Doors
MR MOJO RISIN'
https://piped.30p87.de/watch?v=D9HvS_niU50