Cypriot National Anthem

[WoCle]

@depurple

I believe that nothing will be changed if Cyprus population has a common anthem. It will only be "nice to have" as well as a common flag and the problems are still remained. If a political solution was found these questions will be seen as secondary.

And by the way: I don't understand why this anthem should have an English verse. In the long history of Cyprus the English period was relatively short (occupying power).

[Dhavlos]

I dont know why people want an english version either.
Maybe if we just have the first two verses...one in greek and one in english...change the tune a bit to be more 'neutral', and there, a good national anthem. Maybe also, change the 'madonna/hala sultan' bit to something more neutral, like 'aphrodite'. ?

[Dhavlos]

If we do as i have 'suggested', then maybe the anthem could be either :

[Alexandros Lordos]

[respiridus]

The Annan plan national anthem was complete crap, not only because:

1. It had no accompanying words.

2. The music had nothing to do with Cyprus.

3. It was not based on anything that people remember and/or can associate with their country. Under normal circumstances, a national anthem is supposed to be derived from a poem or a composition that says something about the country, right?

IMHO, of course.

[garbitsch]

An anthem should be UNIQUE. It shouldn't be some song, which was composed and sung years ago.

[depurple]

Hi Wocle
I know that the anthem and the flag are Minor problems abut It would be good to all work as a team to solve it:
As for the English version:
1: It for me who doesn't speak to much Greek or Turkish and
2:Its like Eurovisison where most of the songs are English so others can understand as well:
But if the majority want 2 two it is:
Go with the flow
cheers

[WoCle]

@depurple

We are talking about a Cyprus anthem and in this matter it is not necessary whether you or me (I also don't speak Greek or Turkish) understand the words. An anthem is never an Eurovision song. In this regard I also cannot agree with "be more neutral as well. not so 'greek" that Dhavlos wrote. It can be as much as possible Greek and Turkish. It's a Cyprus anthem that represents the whole Cyprus population.

[Dhavlos]

when i said, 'be less greek' and more neutral, i meant that it was an equal mix of the two, or to have a 'cypriot rhythem', rather than sounding greek, not cypriot. The only thing i may change would be the greek 'boom, boom,....boom, boom', in the background, before the singing, and instead, having something that is distinctly cypriot, rather than overtly non-turkish...if you see what i mean.

When i say neutral, i mean 'cypriot', not 'greek or turkish' hope you understand

[WoCle]

@Dhavlos

I get along with you. But if we say cypriot we have to keep in mind greek and turkish. That's what I meant.

[kmfw72]

[Dhavlos]

I HAVE FOUND ANOTHER VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL 'GOLDEN GREEN LEAF SONG'.....

click here

this tune has less of the 'greekiness' to it, but i prefer the singing in the first one....

[CY]

listening to the lyrics of this song makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside

[cannedmoose]

[Dhavlos]

it hasnt got the background 'dun-dun' in most greek song tho , does it!?