#anthems

[mapsontheweb]

First word of National Anthem of Asian Countries Translated to English

[useless-catalanfacts]

Did you know that, when Latin American countries were becoming independent from Spain, 5 of their anthems were composed by Catalans?

In Argentina 🇦🇷, the government that resulted from the 1810 May Revolution chose an anthem composed by Blai Parera i Moret.

In Chile 🇨🇱, the anthem chosen in 1828 was composed by Ramon Carnicer i Batlle.

Mexico's 🇲🇽 1854 contest to choose a national anthem was won by Jaume Nunó i Roca.

When Panama 🇵🇦 became independent in 1904, they commissioned Albert Galimany i Pujol to compose their national anthem.

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 adopted its current national anthem in 1952, choosing a song composed in 1867 by Fèlix Astol i Artés.

[reprisearchive]

BTS of Charli XCX's album cover "how I'm feeling now".

[fieriframes]

[Old intuition, on your dock, we're fishin'. Come on now, give us a grade. A for effort, and a B for delivery, C for devotion. When the world starts encroaching on your plans. Where is the savoir, where is the savoir? He's not here right now. Where is the savior, where is the savoir-faire? Embassy row, the fumes, they lay low. On lanes that are wide where the limousines glide. On the wrought-iron gates and the bone China plates. And don't forget your manners where the anthems play.]

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

When you hear the opening chords of "Fire and Rain," you're immediately transported back to a time when music was raw, personal, and deeply reflective. James Taylor’s voice carries an unmistakable vulnerability, making "Fire and Rain" not just a song, but a haunting confession that has resonated with listeners for decades. Released in August 1970, this song became an anthem for those grappling with loss, addiction, and the overwhelming pressures of life.

James Taylor penned "Fire and Rain" during one of the most tumultuous periods of his life. The song's origins are deeply rooted in personal tragedy and emotional turmoil. The line "Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" is a poignant reference to Suzanne Schnerr, a close childhood friend who took her own life while Taylor was in London recording his first album. The news of her death was kept from him by friends, fearing it would derail his burgeoning career. When he finally learned of her passing six months later, the pain and sorrow found their way into the lyrics of "Fire and Rain."

But the song doesn't just dwell on loss; it also delves into Taylor's battles with drug addiction and the pressures of newfound fame. The second verse, which mentions "Sweet dreams and Flying Machines in pieces on the ground," reflects his struggles after his band, The Flying Machine, disbanded. This line has often been misinterpreted as a reference to a plane crash, but it's actually about the band’s dissolution, symbolizing the shattered dreams Taylor faced at the time.

The final verse of the song is perhaps the most introspective, as Taylor reflects on his journey to fame and the personal costs that came with it. The melancholy of the lyrics is beautifully underscored by Carole King’s piano, Russ Kunkel’s delicate brushwork on the drums, and Bobby West’s haunting double bass. Together, these elements create a sound that is as introspective as the lyrics themselves.

When "Fire and Rain" was released, it quickly became a sensation. The song struck a chord with a generation facing its own challenges and uncertainties, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number two on RPM's Canada Top Singles chart. Its success was not just a reflection of its commercial appeal, but of its deep emotional resonance with listeners.

Over the years, "Fire and Rain" has been covered by numerous artists, but none have managed to capture the raw emotion of Taylor’s original. The song’s impact has been so profound that it has been ranked among the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone, and in 1998, the original recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

— Mera Desh

[scramboileditlog]

This cold weather wakes my emo core. Pahinga muna yung gangstashit ko.

[sunburnacoustic]

Musers, Supermassive Black Hole is apparently a football stadium anthem

[mapsontheweb]

Countries mentioned in the Polish anthem.

by amazing__maps

[necarion]

The more I learn about Ukrainian history, the harder the first line of its national hits:

Ukraine's freedom has not yet perished, nor has her glory, Upon us, fellow Ukrainians, fate shall smile once more. Our enemies will vanish like dew in the sun, And we too shall rule, brothers, in a free land of our own.

The lyrics were mostly written in 1862 when the freedom was a distant goal, used briefly in 1917-1920 before Ukraine was reabsorbed into the USSR, and then since 1992, where the "free land" proved to be still far off.

One day, I hope that Russia will get its act together, stop being an actual colonial empire, and join the democratic world. On that day, perhaps Ukraine and Poland can change their anthems begin "We made it, folks."

[beautiful-basque-country]

I remember you posting about a song made during the civil war that celebrated the gudari, but does EH have a national anthem?

Kaixo anon!

EH doesn't have any official recognition or institution, so nope. We have folk songs most of Basque speakers know (Euzko Gudariak, Txoria txori, Gora ta gora beti, Ikusi mendizaleak, etc) but none is an official anthem.

[unhonestlymirror]

Belaruthian anthem: I am PEACEFUL land, I want to BEFRIEND ALL MY NEIGHBOURS AND NOT FUCKING GOING TO WAR AT THEM!!!! I HATE WARS AND CONFLICTS!!!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! LET ME ENJOY MY TRUE FLAG!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Lithuanian anthem: *✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞*

Estonian anthem: I love my Fatherland ^^🌸

Latvian anthem: God please save me, God please save me, God please save me, God, oooohhhh I wanna dance with somebooody, GOD SAVE MEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Polish anthem: *a short excursion to the history of Poland*

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Elton John :: I'm Still Standing

[weaversweek]

Eleven points to "New Americana"

Last of the bonuses - the top five - in the #FearOfMu21c project, crowdsourcing the greatest singles of the 21st century. Here’s an index post.

New Americana - Halsey

The fifth and final bonus point goes here, the second single from Halsey's album "Badlands". An anthem for the millennial generation, Halsey rejects the values of her parents, as all teenagers through history have done.

Halsey's generation takes diversity to heart, because diversity comes from the heart. They explained further, "It's this idea of these kids who are part of a generation where pop culture is so heavily influential that diversity doesn't scare them the way it scared our parents and their parents. We're more accepting of different walks of life. So I think the New Americana is racially ambiguous, people who are proud of their culture and they own it, possibly not from a binary of gender."

She sings of a generation that mocks itself, doesn't take itself too seriously. A pointed satire, to the point where stupid people stop understanding it. "I made it as click-bait-y, nursery rhyme-y as I could. I was making this comment on how we have this click-bait culture, but a lot of people took it seriously, like, 'Wow, she's being so buzzword-y!' Ding, ding, ding - that's on purpose!"

Comparisons have been made with Halsey's peers - Lorde, Taylor Swift from a step-generation above, Alanis Morissette and Fiona Apple from her parents' time. Halsey is angry, mean, troubled, and supremely talented. "New Americana" was written by Halsey with Larzz Principato and Kalkutta. It demands to be played twice, just as Zane Lowe did when premiering it on {Broomsticks} 1. It's a tremendous zeitgeisty rush, a foundational text for a generation younger than me…

…and that's what gives Halsey problems. Halsey's breakout hit is the one they got bored of. Having to perform one track over and over and over again could bore the brightest talent: just ask Francesco Gabbiani, who got cheesed off when he performed "Occidentali's karma" for months on end. I respect Halsey's position, and while my heart says this is the Song of the Century (So Far), my head says "no".

"New americana" is a perfect document of the cultural zeitgeist. It captures and explains what it's like to be young in the early years of the twenty-first century.

[theindyreview]

Live Report: Durry, Roe Kapara at The Troubadour (Nov 9th, 2023)

Live Report: @DurryMusic @Roe_Kapara at @TheTroubadour (11/9/23) #Durry & #RoeKapara brought their high-energy show to LA's historic venue #livemusic #concert @ThirtyTIgers @EpitaphRecords #powerpop #poprock #acoustic #emo #Poppunk

There’s an undeniable magic to The Troubadour. Whether it’s the rich history, the vibrant sound, the welcoming staff, or even just the disco ball – there’s an intangible quality that makes shows at The Troubadour simply feel good. Last Thursday, the power pop sibling duo Durry graced the stage with their touring band, and the entire venue seemed to buzz with positive energy. I’m confident in…