Two parliament petitions and national anthems

[elisi]

Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum

Reverse the decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

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And a few random links:

https://mcmansionhell.com/

^this is such a delightful thing. A bit like realestateagentphotos, but just with rich people houses. And goes to prove that you can't buy taste.

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Really nice article. Minor spoilers. I want to watch it again...

I’ll tell you ’bout the Fool on the Hill… Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion” pondered.

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Daily Dimash: Menıñ Qazaqstanym (Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan)

Dimash just posted this a few hours ago, and it must be said that Kazakhstan has one of the awesomest national anthems in the world. Obvs this one is Dimash singing, and he could make anything sound good, but it's just such a great melody. It's big and inspiring and tuneful.

Watch on YouTube

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Of course I am biased towards the Faroese anthem, which is more meaningful to me (I like the Danish one, but it's a bit... twee?). There are not a lot of versions on youtube, but I rather like this one and the translation is mostly correct:

Watch on YouTube

Týr have recorded a version, but it's instrumental only. However it showcases how good the tune is:

Watch on YouTube

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Personal opinion: England should scrap God Save the Queen King - it's slow and dreary - and just bite the bullet and declare Jerusalem the official anthem. It's big and bombastic and properly great. (And weird, yes, but let's go with 'And did those feet-' and the satanic mills. Eccentric is good.)

Watch on YouTube

Comments

[a_phoenixdragon]

Thank you for the awesome music. Scared to look at the rich people's houses, though. Overly moneyed ugly creeps me out, lol!

*HUGS*

[masakochan]

The commentary, that goes alongside, usually makes it worth it.

[elisi]

Whoever runs that blog has a true gift!

[a_phoenixdragon]

Well, may have to have a peek, then, lol!

*HUGS*

[elisi]

Thank you for the awesome music.
We were clearly on the same wavelength yesterday - I was skimming through my flist this morning and you've posted music too!! ^_^

Scared to look at the rich people's houses, though. Overly moneyed ugly creeps me out, lol!
As masakochan says, the commentary is exquisite. Enjoy!

[a_phoenixdragon]

Eee!! Hope you found some of it enjoyable. :D We...collect (that's a good way to put it, right? LOL!)

I have been convinced! I will definitely have to check it out. :D

[elisi]

Yes, we collect. And every discovery then uncovers more things. :)

And hope you have fun. It's a nice way to unwind.

[a_phoenixdragon]

Right?! That is the 'downside' to it, lol!

It has been...rather fun, for sure. I have had several laughs and BOY did I need them!

<3

[elisi]

Right?! That is the 'downside' to it, lol!
I consider it an upside. A system that keeps giving. ^_^

It has been...rather fun, for sure. I have had several laughs and BOY did I need them!
I'm glad! <3

[desdemonaspace]

I love the Faroese anthem! Don't get me started on the American one, which is impossible for most people to sing. Too many octaves.

[elisi]

I love the Faroese anthem!
I am very partial to it! And the lyrics are beautiful too.

Don't get me started on the American one, which is impossible for most people to sing. Too many octaves.
Do you have an alternative? (Apart from Sweet Caroline. *g*) Like 'Jerusalem' basically is the unofficial anthem here?

[desdemonaspace]

My Country Tis Of Thee has been suggested. It's certainly easier to sing. It's the same tune as God Save The Queen, but with different words

[elisi]

Find a better melody, and you'd be good to go. ;)

[sea_thoughts]

I'd love to have Jerusalem as the English national anthem.

[elisi]

It oddly feels more honest?

[sea_thoughts]

It's incredibly radical, which is why it will never be chosen.

That article about the Benoit Blanc films is very good.

When they everyone arrives at the fantasy island, Miles Bron is sitting on the beach playing “Blackbird” on the guitar. Miles Bron could never have learned to play “Blackbird” (which is, let’s face it, a much better song than “Glass Onion”). “Blackbird” is a song that requires patience, sensitivity, grace.

Ah, but we don't see him play the whole of 'Blackbird'. Just a phrase. Which is probably the only bit he CAN play properly and so he just plays it over and over to impress people.

[elisi]

It's incredibly radical, which is why it will never be chosen.
I fear you are right.

That article about the Benoit Blanc films is very good.
Isn't it just? I really appreciated the approach.

Ah, but we don't see him play the whole of 'Blackbird'. Just a phrase. Which is probably the only bit he CAN play properly and so he just plays it over and over to impress people.
That sounds very plausible. Head canon accepted.