Maya Posted December 25, 2008 Report Posted December 25, 2008 Do you like this song? Do you know that the composition is by Jean Sibelius. The famous finnish composer and that finns were not allowed to sing this song when it was made, as the words are about the independent Finland and at that time Finland was under Russia. This is a very important and sentimental song for the finns. This is more than the national song for us. This is the song that gathers all the felings of the love for our country. Ofcourse the words you hear are completely different. With the ORIGINAL words (enlish): In finnish: YouTube - Sibelius - Finlandia look at many of themThis was short cut, but good: YouTube - Queensland Youth Choir performing "Finlandia"Ok I am homesick... Quote
Traveler Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 This is one of my favorite songs to sing or hear in choir though I must admit that often I am so overcome I cannot sing. I am aware of the great meaning to Finns and although I have little in common with Finland this song is one thing of Finland that I claim as my own. The Traveler Quote
austro-libertarian Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 As in the sole of your foot? What is wrong with it? Quote
Maya Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Posted December 26, 2008 As in the sole of your foot? What is wrong with it? Flat feet getting chafted... Quote
Maya Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Posted December 26, 2008 This is one of my favorite songs to sing or hear in choir though I must admit that often I am so overcome I cannot sing. I am aware of the great meaning to Finns and although I have little in common with Finland this song is one thing of Finland that I claim as my own. The TravelerWell I think one says you are americanized or eid, so is ithe word here finnishized:eek: I suppose the word is not finnish(e)d any way:D Ok you can have a bit of it... Quote
austro-libertarian Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Flat feet getting chafted...Shafted? Chafed? Quote
Moksha Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 As in the sole of your foot? What is wrong with it? Her sole is apparently in motion, but that is not a problem. The rousing chorus of Finlandia makes me want to dance in joy as well. Mailis should know that there is nothing wrong with Finlanders doing a pirouette and a pas de deux! Quote
skippy740 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Posted December 27, 2008 Well, the melody has another meaning for me... as it was the melody for my high school alma mater! So, everytime I hear the hymn, I'm tempted to raise my arm with my index finger for "Irvine" high school! LOL! Quote
Maya Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Posted December 27, 2008 Shafted? Chafed?Well I have no idea... but I did look it up in a dictionary... so I suppose it si with Chafed of course they may have made a mistke in the dictionarry... it happens even in encyclopedia.... Quote
Maya Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Posted December 27, 2008 Well anyway English is a language, where you write a horse and pronounce it a donkey! Maybe I should write a Mule to beging with... Quote
Maya Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks... Pam.. well who ever... Quote
applepansy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 thank you for the links to the videos. applepansy Quote
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