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Title: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Funkadelia on April 27, 2012, 10:43:57 PM
Hey folks,

I realize there was, at one time, talk of a Taijitu regional anthem. So I would like to open discussion on it again.

I have 3 new suggestions for a Taijitu anthem, with even more less known nations and regions than before.

This first one is simple, and simplistic, from Vanuatu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPfqh7qGKj0&feature=related

The next is actually from Eastern Asia, as it is the anthem of the Republic of China: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPtFLycLLh8

The last one is my personal favorite, it is the Welsh anthem and seems very powerful for some reason: I couldn't find a good instrumental version, so here is one with the Welsh Lyrics included. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtX3M3SuKlQ&feature=related
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Cozulul on April 27, 2012, 11:14:14 PM
Here is one that I like the instrumentals to..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjqgLZ7fZY4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjqgLZ7fZY4)

Its the National anthem of Croatia..
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Delfos on April 28, 2012, 12:57:57 AM
Why not classical music, anything romantic can work. Dvorak's new world symphony (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtE3P8Z15Pk), Beethoven's 9th (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq-3B6xfNpY) is the European Anthem, could even be a Carl Orff Carmina Burana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEllLECo4OM) in any of the middle parts that are beautiful.

More?
Rossini's overture of william tell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7O91GDWGPU) it'd be funny from all the usage in commercials and comedy.
Schubert's 8th (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ySpn8E-dAE)
Strauss' radetski march (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eab_eFtTKFs)
[ur=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_OZmClSt1A&feature=relmful]Wagner's ride of the valkiries[/url]

idk, I'd stick with Dvorak's typical bursts or Carl Orff's uniqueness.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Cozulul on April 29, 2012, 08:30:52 PM
I really like Dvorak's new world symphony from the beginning to 1:50. I really think it is powerful and overall a nice piece. I think it could work.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Gulliver on April 30, 2012, 12:50:59 AM
My only initial thought so far is I'd prefer avoiding using something that's already an actual anthem for some place, if possible.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Cozulul on April 30, 2012, 12:52:33 AM
Well, now we finally have an answer to that question. Anthem already in use is out. So..... Now we need to find a piece of music and create one!

Gulliver: What do you think about Dvorak's piece?
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: McMasterdonia on April 30, 2012, 01:17:53 AM
Brittany Spears: Hit me baby one more time?
Rebecca Black: Friday

Neither are in use as National Anthems. Both would work brilliantly, thoughts? :P
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Delfos on April 30, 2012, 01:25:29 AM
You know what'd fit with Taijitu's motto and all that? Queen - I want to break free

Queen - I Want To Break Free (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdo7WXTVoM&ob=av2n)
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Myroria on April 30, 2012, 01:26:21 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F43DqnMoWi0
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Letonna on April 30, 2012, 01:31:49 AM
I'll second Myroria's link
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Gulliver on April 30, 2012, 09:14:22 PM
Gulliver: What do you think about Dvorak's piece?

Nice music, but didn't strike me as particularly anthemy. The most anthemy so far that's not a real life anthem so far has been the Oceania one, and I don't want to use that one >_<
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Letonna on May 01, 2012, 12:44:06 AM
what's wrong with Oceania? why not http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLrNFbcevM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLrNFbcevM&feature=related)?
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Gulliver on May 01, 2012, 03:30:48 AM
Well, I do like trains.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Cozulul on May 05, 2012, 01:38:33 AM
Well, this discussion has come to a halt.....
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Gulliver on May 06, 2012, 01:49:05 AM
This might require some actual formal nomination and decision making process, or we'll just keep getting bogged down.

What would be really nice is if someone knew enough about music that we could make our own. I, alas, have next to no musical training.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Delfos on May 06, 2012, 12:43:55 PM
That's not practical, hell we could create our own with a dull techno program, it'd sound like crap being thrown against a wall but who cares if that's what you're aiming for?

what's wrong with slicing a classical music part into our anthem?
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Gulliver on May 06, 2012, 07:01:09 PM
There's nothing wrong with it, just not ideal. I'm not holding out for the ideal, just commenting that there are music programs for computers which include a full range of orchestral instruments, not just "techno crap", and that  I've heard some pretty neat things made with them, and daydreaming about what it'd be like if I actually had any idea how to use them. I don't realistically expect it to happen, but a man can always dream.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Delfos on May 06, 2012, 09:52:59 PM
A man can dream. Fruity Loops FL Studio could probably do it but I don't have the patience to play with it.

I'll think of more romantic classical music, maybe a flowerly strauss could gain your vote.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: McMasterdonia on May 08, 2012, 09:03:50 AM
I like the idea of having a national anthem, but the question begs to be asked do we really need one? When exactly would be play it etc

A national anthem that was solely written for the use of Taijitu would be awesome, but its probably unlikely, unless there is someone with sufficient musical talent to make one? I certainly don't have the ability to do it.

Perhaps we could find another song and change a word or two to reflect taijitu. Not saying we should use it, but just as an example God Save the Queen, to God Save Taijitu... or Rebecca Blacks Friday to Taijitu.. lol

I think that could possibly work, but I am again not sure of the song that we should use.
Title: Re: Regional Anthem revisited
Post by: Delfos on May 08, 2012, 11:51:02 AM
Stand up, damned of Taijitu
Stand up, prisoners of starvation
Reason thunders in its volcano
This is the eruption of the end
Of the past let us make a clean slate
Enslaved masses, stand up, stand up
Taijitu is about to change its foundation
We are nothing, let us be all
 |: This is the final struggle
  Let us group together, and tomorrow
  The Taijituans
  Will be the human race :|