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| − | "'''From Fields to Shores'''" is the national anthem of [[Kedalfax]] | + | "'''From Fields to Shores'''" is the [[national anthem]] of [[Kedalfax]]. It was written in 1849, and became the national anthem in 1888. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The music was written by W.G. Walden in 1849. The piece's original name was "The Wing," until T. Romyn Pryce wrote lyrics to it, and performed it under it's current name at the beginning of a concert in 1855. The piece became the national anthem in 1888 by a legislative vote. | ||
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| + | ==Performance== | ||
| + | The song is usually performed with various horns and string instruments. It is rarely performed ''a cappella'', though some artists have done so. | ||
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| + | The song is played at the beginning of every major sporting event, as well as at many other times. | ||
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| + | Cover versions of the song have been made by various artists. The most notable cover is that of Kedalfaxian band [[K (band)|K]], which is extended and features a variety of instruments. | ||
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| + | ==Lyrics== | ||
From fields to shores | From fields to shores | ||
We praise our Kedalfax | We praise our Kedalfax | ||
In our nation we have loving faith | In our nation we have loving faith | ||
| − | + | We shall protect her, one and all | |
Ador'd | Ador'd | ||
From mounts to lakes | From mounts to lakes | ||
Our Kedalfax shall stand on high | Our Kedalfax shall stand on high | ||
From fields to shores | From fields to shores | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | The anthem, performed without vocals [http://www.joshlyman.com/TWWtheme.mp3 1] | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 21 June 2007
"From Fields to Shores" is the national anthem of Kedalfax. It was written in 1849, and became the national anthem in 1888.
Contents
History
The music was written by W.G. Walden in 1849. The piece's original name was "The Wing," until T. Romyn Pryce wrote lyrics to it, and performed it under it's current name at the beginning of a concert in 1855. The piece became the national anthem in 1888 by a legislative vote.
Performance
The song is usually performed with various horns and string instruments. It is rarely performed a cappella, though some artists have done so.
The song is played at the beginning of every major sporting event, as well as at many other times.
Cover versions of the song have been made by various artists. The most notable cover is that of Kedalfaxian band K, which is extended and features a variety of instruments.
Lyrics
From fields to shores We praise our Kedalfax In our nation we have loving faith We shall protect her, one and all Ador'd From mounts to lakes Our Kedalfax shall stand on high From fields to shores
Links
The anthem, performed without vocals 1
