Post a Song About Your State (Or That Mentions Your State)

[SweetSue92]

"Längtan Till Skåne" (Longing for Skåne)

I had to look up the region though I did deduce it was Scandinavian! Lovely, thanks for sharing!

 

[SweetSue92]

Tones and scales tie directly into human emotions somehow.

Maybe it's the frequencies, Idk.

Neuroscientists are just at the forefront of a whole new frontier of knowledge on this. What you say though is very true. For one thing, when choirs sing together there is actually a "bonding" process, a release of oxytocin similar to other "bonding" processes humans go through in other situations. There are other studies about the rigorous brain activity that happens when musicians are playing instruments; music and dementia; and on and on and on. So much out there and more coming all the time.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Tones and scales tie directly into human emotions somehow.

Maybe it's the frequencies, Idk.

Neuroscientists are just at the forefront of a whole new frontier of knowledge on this. What you say though is very true. For one thing, when choirs sing together there is actually a "bonding" process, a release of oxytocin similar to other "bonding" processes humans go through in other situations. There are other studies about the rigorous brain activity that happens when musicians are playing instruments; music and dementia; and on and on and on. So much out there and more coming all the time.

I had an aunt that had severe Alzheimer's, but if her sister started playing music, she would sing along and dance perfectly. Music touches the soul.

 

[playtime]

there are tons of songs with ' connecticut ' in the title or within the lyrics - but THIS one (that doesn't actually mention my state) is the best:

 

[SweetSue92]

Tones and scales tie directly into human emotions somehow.

Maybe it's the frequencies, Idk.

Neuroscientists are just at the forefront of a whole new frontier of knowledge on this. What you say though is very true. For one thing, when choirs sing together there is actually a "bonding" process, a release of oxytocin similar to other "bonding" processes humans go through in other situations. There are other studies about the rigorous brain activity that happens when musicians are playing instruments; music and dementia; and on and on and on. So much out there and more coming all the time.

I had an aunt that had severe Alzheimer's, but if her sister started playing music, she would sing along and dance perfectly.

Yes, just as a baseline, music "imprints" on a different part of the brain than just language alone. That's why it's easier to remember song lyrics, say, than a memorized grocery list or something like that. And it seems like words + melody attach very deeply--perhaps, as you say, because they also attach themselves to emotion and memory. It's fascinating research.

We also know that people who play instruments keep more limber brains into old age. I'm clinging to that hope as the years go by

 

[gtopa1]

Man some of those outfits are so funny....great song though!

Ahem: they were my generation's style where I lived. Near the beach. Saw them in 2015 at Bribie Island.

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Greg

I mean don't hate for me this, Greg, but my kids love learning "Waltzing Matilda" from the Land of Oz. I know, I know it's a little pat but what are you gonna do when we have the whole wide world to sing and only so many songs we can learn. Plus that guy tries to put a jumbuck in his tuckerbag and my students find the whole thing delightful. Plus there's a ghost.

There is a Queensland version.



The song was set in South West Queensland.

My fav group of all time....even including the Beatles. Our armies marched to war using this tune(not the Qld version but the one you know). To me it is a National Treasure; but it was set around the time of the Shearers Strike in the late 19th Century. There was a practice which the squatters hated where swaggies would kill a sheep and keep the meat (put it cut up in their tucker bag) and leave the hide behind. The one in the song broke with tradition probably because the shearers were striking. Queensland was Strike Central at the time but it was resolved. New Zealand shearers were undercutting the locals. (no pun intended).

Greg

Oh have you seen this one Greg? After my older students learn the song, we watch this and talk about why this world class violinist was crying (they all notice it). great discussion starter!

Yes: I find it a quite refreshing. It was played as the troop ships were heading off to the Second World War and actions since.

Greg

 

[SweetSue92]

there are tons of songs with ' connecticut ' in the title or within the lyrics - but THIS one (that doesn't actually mention my state) is the best:

I love this song. First the British used it to troll us...then we stole it back and trolled them. Classic. Not quite the preschool song some folks think it is. Heh

 

[karpenter]

Well, Not State per se
But These Fellas Are Doin' It....

 

[Marion Morrison]

Well, Not State per se
But These Fellas Are Doin' It....

Is that Mizzuruh or Kansas?

 

[Muhammed]

 

[Marion Morrison]

I love The Pretenders!

 

[OldLady]

 

[gtopa1]

Would you believe my 5th graders sang this entire song from memory a few years ago? Darn kids have such good memories. I couldn't do it anymore!

lol. There's an Aussie version of this one. First time I've heard Johnny cash's version.



Further information. Evidently it was written by an Aussie.

R.I.P. Geoff Mack I’ve Been Everywhere Composer 1922-2017 - Noise11.com

Verse 1
Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Maroochydore, Kilmore, Murwillumbah, Birdsville, Emmaville, Wallaville, Cunnamulla, Condamine, Strathpine, Proserpine, Ulladulla, Darwin, Gin Gin, Deniliquin, Muckadilla, Wallumbilla, Boggabilla, Kumbarilla.

Verse 2
Moree, Taree, Jerilderie, Bambaroo, Toowoomba, Gunnedah, Caringbah, Woolloomooloo, Dalveen, Tamborine, Engadine, Jindabyne, Lithgow, Casino, Brigalow, Narromine, Megalong, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wanganella, Morella, Augathella, Brindabella

Verse 3
Wollongong, Geelong, Kurrajong, Mullumbimby, Mittagong, Cooranbong, Grong Grong, Goondiwindi, Yarra Yarra, Bouindarra, Wallangarra, Turramurra, Boggabri, Gundagai, Narrabri, Tibooburra, Gulgong, Adelong, Billabong, Cabramatta, Parramatta, Wangaratta, Coolangatta

Verse 4
Ettalong, Dandenong, Woodenbong, Ballarat, Canberra, Milperra, Unanderra, Captains Flat, Cloncurry, River Murray, Kurri Kurri, Girraween, Terrigal, Fingal, Stockinbingal, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Bendigo, Dorrigo, Bangalow, Indooroopilly, Kirribilli, Yeerongpilly, Wollondilly

My current place of abode is mentioned: Toowoomba. I've also lived in Goondiwindi, Murwillumbah, and Mt Tamborine was in our hinterland when I was a kid.

Those names would be a tad difficult for the youngsters I imagine.

Greg

 

[Blues Man]

Would you believe my 5th graders sang this entire song from memory a few years ago? Darn kids have such good memories. I couldn't do it anymore!

lol. There's an Aussie version of this one. First time I've heard Johnny cash's version.



Further information. Evidently it was written by an Aussie.

R.I.P. Geoff Mack I’ve Been Everywhere Composer 1922-2017 - Noise11.com

Verse 1
Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Maroochydore, Kilmore, Murwillumbah, Birdsville, Emmaville, Wallaville, Cunnamulla, Condamine, Strathpine, Proserpine, Ulladulla, Darwin, Gin Gin, Deniliquin, Muckadilla, Wallumbilla, Boggabilla, Kumbarilla.

Verse 2
Moree, Taree, Jerilderie, Bambaroo, Toowoomba, Gunnedah, Caringbah, Woolloomooloo, Dalveen, Tamborine, Engadine, Jindabyne, Lithgow, Casino, Brigalow, Narromine, Megalong, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wanganella, Morella, Augathella, Brindabella

Verse 3
Wollongong, Geelong, Kurrajong, Mullumbimby, Mittagong, Cooranbong, Grong Grong, Goondiwindi, Yarra Yarra, Bouindarra, Wallangarra, Turramurra, Boggabri, Gundagai, Narrabri, Tibooburra, Gulgong, Adelong, Billabong, Cabramatta, Parramatta, Wangaratta, Coolangatta

Verse 4
Ettalong, Dandenong, Woodenbong, Ballarat, Canberra, Milperra, Unanderra, Captains Flat, Cloncurry, River Murray, Kurri Kurri, Girraween, Terrigal, Fingal, Stockinbingal, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Bendigo, Dorrigo, Bangalow, Indooroopilly, Kirribilli, Yeerongpilly, Wollondilly

My current place of abode is mentioned: Toowoomba. I've also lived in Goondiwindi, Murwillumbah, and Mt Tamborine was in our hinterland when I was a kid.

Those names would be a tad difficult for the youngsters I imagine.

Greg

All songs are rip offs of someone else

That's one thing I've learned about music

 

[Marion Morrison]

That is just so American!

Excellent!

 

[karpenter]

Well, Not State per se
But These Fellas Are Doin' It....

Is that Mizzuruh or Kansas?

In My Area
It's Miz-zur-ee

 

[OldLady]

That is just so American!

Excellent!

Yup. Nothin more American than drunk undergrads!

 

[konradv]

Bob Dylan- The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll

What is that about? It's so rambling, I can't tell. Does it tie in to a particular area, or no?

It's about the fact that there's often different justice for the rich and the poor. It's certainly not a major part of the song, but it does mention Maryland.

 

[gtopa1]

Man some of those outfits are so funny....great song though!

Ahem: they were my generation's style where I lived. Near the beach. Saw them in 2015 at Bribie Island.

Category: | The Courier Mail

Greg

I mean don't hate for me this, Greg, but my kids love learning "Waltzing Matilda" from the Land of Oz. I know, I know it's a little pat but what are you gonna do when we have the whole wide world to sing and only so many songs we can learn. Plus that guy tries to put a jumbuck in his tuckerbag and my students find the whole thing delightful. Plus there's a ghost.

There is a Queensland version.



The song was set in South West Queensland.

My fav group of all time....even including the Beatles. Our armies marched to war using this tune(not the Qld version but the one you know). To me it is a National Treasure; but it was set around the time of the Shearers Strike in the late 19th Century. There was a practice which the squatters hated where swaggies would kill a sheep and keep the meat (put it cut up in their tucker bag) and leave the hide behind. The one in the song broke with tradition probably because the shearers were striking. Queensland was Strike Central at the time but it was resolved. New Zealand shearers were undercutting the locals. (no pun intended).

Greg

We happened to learn the song this year in music in 2nd grade, and then later in the year, got a pair of twins from Australia who moved in. This is one of the favorite things that happens in music class because as we all know, music really DOES make connections. The girls, though young, knew the song already from their music classes so we all sang it together. It was cool.

It should be our National Anthem even if the words needed to be changed. Our current one was declared in 1983 and frankly it isn't that good.

 

[Marion Morrison]

These boys even got cover bands doing their stuff.

Yeah!

PS: Da Bucs!

They're my team no matter what.

It's my kin dat makes teh Okeechobee Whiskey.

Hoo wee! Yeah!