Thread: Music: Cutting Edge and What You Are Listening To?

@Sergey, cont:d
Maybe you'll find "Jerusalem" inspirational - It is most English peoples' favourite patriotic song, since it is about England rather than the UK, and the melody is nice. It is also the rugby union anthem.

Here it is, with lyrics (don't be confused by the talk about Jerusalem - it's a song about England and, a Christian theme)




As for me, I am trying to chase down some Russian songs that have been stuck in my head! Just a phrases stuck, and the melodies.
There is this super catchy & very cheezy Russian song that my brother plays in his car - he doesn't know what it's called and lost the CD cover. Then a song that I heard all the time when I was travelling in Russian speaking countries last year. Something about white roses and a beautiful woman.
These are Europop / schlager type songs - definitely not stylish music, but catchy addictive tunes.
Watch this space, I'll return when I have figured out what the songs are called, then I'll translate them, to get them out of my head.

Originally Posted by Sergey_

I'm looking for similar music: english lyrics + heavy rock music + orchestra + choir. Would be grateful for any suggestions.

This type of music is not very common in English as far as I know. There is plenty of German music of that character - I can't think of a single British group that sings this type of music. Maybe somebody else from the UK can.

This song has the character of being a rock anthem, played partly by an orchestra, with a chorus - it sends a chill down my spine if I am in the right mood. But it is Christian and not historical, like the song in your example.
Lyrics are in the video, be aware that this song uses American style English, some of the lyrics are a bit tricky to follow.

Hanna, thank you for the videos. "Jerusalem" reminds me some anthems of English football clubs which i love, like this one. And why they sing 'builded' instead of 'built'? Old-fashioned language?

"Jerusalem" is based on a poem by the famous poet William Blake.
I think "builded" must be old fashioned language, Blake lived in the 18th century.

It goes like this:

And did those feet in ancient time.
Walk upon England's mountains green:
And was the holy Lamb of God,
On England's pleasant pastures seen!

And did the Countenance Divine,
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here,
Among these dark Satanic Mills?

Bring me my Bow of burning gold;
Bring me my Arrows of desire:
Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my Chariot of fire!

I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my Sword sleep in my hand:
Till we have built Jerusalem,
In England's green and pleasant Land


The expressions "England's green and pleasant land" and "Dark Satanic Mills" are used quite a bit in media for dramatic effect, since they are known from this famous song. "Chariot of fire" is Elijah's chariot from the bible.

The idea from the song that Jesus visited England is a bit of folklore that is part of some popular legends, similar to the Arthurian legends. It is extremely unlikely that this this happened, although England was part of the Roman empire at the time that Jesus lived - and many years of Jesus life were unaccounted for.

Every year in the UK there is a festival in the UK called "The proms". It goes on for a few days and is finished by "The last night of the proms" which is a festival where some famous patriotic hymns are sung. People congregate in parks and squares all around the country and watch the finale from the Royal Albert Hall on large TV screens.
This is the most nationalistic day in the UK which does not have an official national day.
Jerusalem is one of the favourite songs from last night of the prom, together with songs like "Land of Hope and Glory", "Rule Britannia" and "Auld Lang Syne".

I have never like English football If I must watch an English sport, then I like to watch rugby!
The rugby song is "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot".

Originally Posted by Hanna

I have never like English football If I must watch an English sport, then I like to watch rugby!
The rugby song is "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot".

I love my football team and rugby union.Hearing "swing low,sweet chariot" at twickenham makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.Theres nothing else like it.

English rugby union Song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - YouTube - Swing low sweet chariot.

Swing low, Sweet Chariot - Twickenham - England v. France 2011 - YouTube - At Twickenham.

Sticking with the rugby theme i've been listening to this Aussie group a canny bit.

Jonny Wilkinson incredible Tribute!! - YouTube

Ahh happy days

Originally Posted by Black Cat

I love my football team and rugby union.Hearing "swing low,sweet chariot" at twickenham makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.Theres nothing else like it.

Ahh happy days

Good post! Good old England!

Thanks for that Buddy Green! Reminded me of a definition I heard -- a cultured American is one who can hear the William Tell Overture and not think of The Lone Ranger!

I'm working on several Irish tunes that I will be playing at a Beltane / May Day festival on April 29th. Guitar. I may try some of them on my bouzouki.

My new fav... released this week

Maroon 5 - Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa, lyrics in video

Good song, Rockzmom.

Here is a song that I really love:

Heard this one last night and wow! Very impressed with the usage of the old school song, you may remember that it was used in Dirty Dancing, Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia

Pitbull Back in Time, the music video is a great us of editing from the movie Men in Black 3 and for once actually incorporates the singer and the movie and makes it work! Of course, there is the shameless use of promotion for Ford and Vodka in there!

I like music in Russian from the Caucasus - sounds a bit like Turkish or North African, and the fact that it's in Russian is a big bonus. Can anyone recommend any good groups or artists?

Originally Posted by Hanna

I like music in Russian from the Caucasus - sounds a bit like Turkish or North African, and the fact that it's in Russian is a big bonus. Can anyone recommend any good groups or artists?

Кавкаz Hits — слушать онлайн на радио 101.ru - Кавкаz Hits

Armenia — слушать онлайн на радио 101.ru - Первое Армянское радио в России

Thank Lampada....!


I have this song in my head.



Heard it on the bus home (it was on the radio) and I looked it up when I came home, because I was curious what Russian artists get played on the radio in Sweden...

But omg, it was this terrible person Верка Сердючка....

Blah! Stop playing in my head!

piano song: "Cristofori's Dream" of the pianist and composer David Lanz

Cristofori's Dream, topped the New Age charts in 1988, which was No. 1 on Billboard's first adult alternative/New Age chart for 27 weeks and eventually sold platinum.