SweetSue92
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"Längtan Till Skåne" (Longing for Skåne)
I had to look up the region though I did deduce it was Scandinavian! Lovely, thanks for sharing!
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"Längtan Till Skåne" (Longing for Skåne)
Tones and scales tie directly into human emotions somehow.
Maybe it's the frequencies, Idk.
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.
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.
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!
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:
Well, Not State per se
But These Fellas Are Doin' It....
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!
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
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
Well, Not State per se
But These Fellas Are Doin' It....
Is that Mizzuruh or Kansas?
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.What is that about? It's so rambling, I can't tell. Does it tie in to a particular area, or no?Bob Dylan- The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
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.