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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: lhprop1 on February 16, 2013, 03:31:29 AM
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Do we have a rally song? I know my tastes are probably vastly different than most here, but
One Law for Them, Another Law for Us
Go to football, throw a brick,
Get no mercy, months in nick
Riot in the ghetto, red alert,
Guilty free, innocent hurt
We've been warned of rivers of blood
See the trickle before the flood
Pretend nothing happened, make no fuss
One law for them, One for us
One law for them, One law for them,
One law for them, and another law for us
No fun, no homes, no job, no use
What else is used as an excuse
Families fighting, familes looting
Next theres death, then theres shooting
One law for them, One law for them,
One law for them, and another law for us
Riots in London, blame Old Bill
We've been lucky no ones killed
Violence on the streets, more to follow
Freedom for those freedom fighters
One law for them, One law for them,
One law for them, and another law for us
I know these guys are a bunch of Harvard lefties, but 4:15 says it all
Or is it something totally F-U? When victory is to survive
And death is defeat
Yeah, I'm heavily influenced by british punk and other angry music, but I think some of the themes against .gov are univeral no matter who you are. Or am I just up way too late?
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Do we have a rally song? <snip>
Yes.
It's called "The Star Spangled Banner".
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I like to keep it simple:
Rah Rah Reee
Shoot them in the knee!
Rah Rah Ras
Shoot them in the ...... other knee!
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We need something to attract the youth of this country to our side. Punk might do it. Also consider Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall".
"...we don't need no education,
we don't need no thought control"
Or write new lyrics to John Brown's Body as has been done as a fight song long ago.
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We need something to attract the youth of this country to our side. Punk might do it. Also consider Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall".
"...we don't need no education,
we don't need no thought control"
Or write new lyrics to John Brown's Body as has been done as a fight song long ago.
Most of them probably don't know that you are referring to the original words of what is now known as "The Battle hymn of the Republic"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown%27s_Body
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Being an old person, I'd go with this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE
Hand out the arms and ammo
We're gonna blast our way through here
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here
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How about this one?
Or, if we want to go all Bogan on them, there's always the good old V for Vendetta route. The March of Cambreagh (its a classic for a reason). ;D
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How about this one?
Or, if we want to go all Bogan on them, there's always the good old V for Vendetta route. The March of Cambreagh (its a classic for a reason). ;D
I knew we could count on you .
Especially the second one.
Being an old person, I'd go with this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE
Hand out the arms and ammo
We're gonna blast our way through here
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here
Are you actually THAT old ? ;D
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Sorry about that one. The wife and kid were out of town and I had the whole night to myself. I spent the night cleaning the garage and listening to old cd's. In the process, it seems I overserved myself.
I really need a breathalyzer on my computer.
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Yes.
It's called "The Star Spangled Banner".
Yep.
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National Anthem is not the same as a Fight song, or marching song, that symbolizes the cause, not The country.
Both sides will be using the Star Spangled Banner.
I will note that FQ's "March of Cambreagh" may not lend itself to being sung by marching troops but is still a cool tune.
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What can I say... I like keeping things simple.
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Special for FQ
Yes I know, "Clip", well magazine doesn't bloody work so get over it.
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I like it. Its catchy, you can dance to it. ;D And, its something one can sing on a march. I'd really love to see Piers Morgan's reaction to that one if we sung it at what will be the inevitable pro-gun march in DC. :o ;D
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Maybe we can try this one. Its a classic. First time didn't work out so well, but if at first you don't succeed, try and try again. ;D
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I like it. But you realize that that's the Disney version of that song right? Here's the real Grimm Brothers edition. ;D
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Do you hate the Declaration of Independence, and the Flag ?
Bear in mind that 3 "Yankee" states have less restrictive gun laws than you do and had CCW before you.
I felt the newer version was more appropriate for REAL Americans.
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Do you hate the Declaration of Independence, and the Flag ?
Bear in mind that 3 "Yankee" states have less restrictive gun laws than you do and had CCW before you.
I felt the newer version was more appropriate for REAL Americans.
Agreed. I'm just saying that we shouldn't hitch our wagon to that tune, amusing though it is.
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Agreed. I'm just saying that we shouldn't hitch our wagon to that tune, amusing though it is.
Hard to find ones with an American theme and some of these don't fit well.
Yet.
Or this ?
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This one is made for the National Guard but it is kind of fitting with the lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgV6VUinDEA&feature=player_detailpage
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Cool tune ;D
I have had a thought on the subject of "fight songs" versus songs that express our thoughts and feelings.
This is not to knock any of the songs posted, it is just some thoughts I had.
A lot of the songs posted have had complex tunes, or lyrics.
While they may be good songs, and well express our stance, a "fight song" is different.
A fight song needs to have a simple tune and simple lyrics that can be learned quickly and be sung with out music by a crowd.
Much like a "Marching Cadence", it should aid marchers in keeping some sort of set pace and inspire them to act for the whole instead of their own self interest while striking fear of the Peoples wrath into the hearts of their foes.
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Tom,
Are you suggesting we start out with a march tune and have the lyrics done up to express our intent? Sorta like was done with the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
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Tom,
Are you suggesting we start out with a march tune and have the lyrics done up to express our intent? Sorta like was done with the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
I hadn't thought it through that far, but, yes.
Something like that.
Remember, Julia Ward Howe used the tune of the popular marching song "John Browns Body" to compose a less abolition oriented, more "all purpose" song.
I'm thinking of something more like the original "John Browns Body" .
Less general and more directly to the point.
Maybe Blue bone can do something with the lyric,
"You've done as you please, now you'll swing from the trees " ;D
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A good thought. As a piper I can tell you that in Scottish musical tradition, the music came first, the lyrics second. You wrote the pipe tune first. But in our case what we need isn't just a rebel tune. There are a thousand of them, but we need one we can sing to while marching even if our voices suck. We need something more than a simple cadence and something less than a ballad. Any ideas?
I suggest this a model. Its "The Rising Moon". I posted the simplest version I could find as its the onre we'll be singing at political marches. But hey, it works.
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how about this for a fight song?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmckWVPRaI
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how about this for a fight song?
That works ! ;D
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Try again Tom,I think I fixed it
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Your link works fine.
I tried to embed it, that's the part that's messing up.
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had the same problem, that's why I posted the link... ;D ;D
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I'm going with...
or...
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It's hard to beat March of Cambeagh.
I know this is more about songs that get us fired up than actual fight songs (nothing will ever top 'Battle Hymn of the Republic') Here's one that always gets me fired up. It talks about killing tyrants and all. I've been a Dropkick Murphys fan way back since the early 90s and have followed them since their skinhead days. This song still gives me chills.
And so the story's told of a hearty group of men.
It's a tale of their triumphs and their woes.
Be it raids and melees ancient or the modern worker's struggle that inspires men to stand up for their rights.
And should we fall down by the wayside in this ever-changing world we can look back to these heroes of our past.
With their staunch determination and ferocious iron will, no tyranny would quell them in their task.
It's an age-old situation with an ever-present message: that time and tide waiteth for no man.
So without fear of confrontation or the consequence of outcome, it's for freedom and for happiness they toiled.
And in looking to the future, we can see a better place where we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all.
It's been paved by generations who have now gone to their rest. It's just remembrance of their dignity we ask.
(Chorus):
So come on rally 'round this brave and valiant cause with tradition, pride, and honor at it's core.
With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men
Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys!
Under perilous conditions with small hope of success they left behind the lives that they once led
and by virtue of their fortitude and single-minded strength they cleared the way for the people of today.
So when we think back to our ancestors respectfully we hark and thank the men whose struggle broke the chain.
It's a long road up ahead of us - let's forge on while we're strong and leave our mark of honor once again
(Chorus x2)
So the story has been told and it comes now to an end. it's setting: any era, any land. When abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small, it inspires men to stand up for their rights.
More Oi! British punk. Tally ho, ginger!
Or one of my new favorite bands, Discharger, from Holland
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
No fear in our hearts, 'cause we're about to die
For Valhalla, fire in our eyes
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
Glorious, a new dawn has arrived
The people we commanded so they get us for a fight
Familiar with shaking hands with death
We're marching through the fields where the soil turned red
We know some of us won't make it
back home to their loved ones and their wives
But we choose to fight for freedom
So we chose to sacrifice
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
No fear in our hearts, 'cause we're about to die
For Valhalla, fire in our eyes
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
Glorious, every time we meet
We have them bound together by the pain of defeat
Join with us, raise the banners high
Let the wealthy fight, know that you're prepared to die
As we echo in eternity
we forget about the pain
'Cause the writing on the wall predicts
That the future holds our name
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
No fear in our hearts, 'cause we're about to die
For Valhalla, fire in our eyes
Hear us march, like thunder from the sky
Whatever your price may be
to fulfill our destiny
We shall fight with each and everyone
'cause our legacy lives on
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I like this version better .
It's a stylistic preference.
Music- March Of Cambreadth - Heather Alexander
Axes flash, broadsword swing,
Shining armour's piercing ring
Horses run with polished shield,
Fight Those Bastards till They Yield
Midnight mare and blood red roan,
Fight to Keep this Land Your Own
Sound the horn and call the cry,
How Many of Them Can We Make Die!
Follow orders as you're told,
Make Their Yellow Blood Run Cold
Fight until you die or drop,
A Force Like Ours is Hard to Stop
Close your mind to stress and pain,
Fight till You're No Longer Sane
Let not one damn cur pass by,
How Many of Them Can We Make Die!
Guard your women and children well,
Send These Bastards Back to Hell
We'll teach them the ways of war,
They Won't Come Here Any More
Use your shield and use your head,
Fight till Every One is Dead
Raise the flag up to the sky,
How Many of Them Can We Make Die!
Dawn has broke, the time has come,
Move Your Feet to a Marching Drum
We'll win the war and pay the toll,
We'll Fight as One in Heart and Soul
Midnight mare and blood red roan,
Fight to Keep this Land Your Own
Sound the horn and call the cry,
How Many of Them Can We Make Die!
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Moral of the story: Bagpipes breed hate for the government. All bagpipes must be banned, post haste.
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Moral of the story: Bagpipes breed hate for the government. All bagpipes must be banned, post haste.
:o ;D