Songs inspired By War?

meatloaf-unofficial · 22 Jan 2008, 19:13

For my school unit 3 drama exam we had to come up with a drama and ours is about the war and for a scene we decided to have it as a movement piece with music playing over the top.

I wanted to know if any of you knew of any nice pieces that were written about the war.

It can have lyrics like ballads or be instrumental.

I couldn't find any so I thought I'd ask around - after all there's no harm in asking.

Thanks
Ross

evil nickname · 22 Jan 2008, 19:18

Ehm... you know of this thing called Google, right? Try a search for "Songs about war" for starters.

Other than that, Springsteen's version of Edwin Starr's "War" should be all you need.

szakal88 · 22 Jan 2008, 19:18

Status Quo - In the army now
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Rolling Stones - Gimme shelter

meatloaf-unofficial · 22 Jan 2008, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil nickname

Ehm... you know of this thing called Google, right? Try a search for "Songs about war" for starters.

Other than that, Springsteen's version of Edwin Starr's "War" should be all you need.

I did google but didn;t find much but I'll try Bruce's song.

meatloaf-unofficial · 22 Jan 2008, 19:30

might I add - the music is being played over a funeral scene if you get what I mean. So maybe a nice soft song but I will suggest these to the others though.
Thanx

**Diane** · 22 Jan 2008, 19:52

Which war Ross? You said "the" war but didn't say which one!

Anyway you could try these:

Masters Of War - Bob Dylan
With God On Our Side - Bob Dylan/Manfred Mann
Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Ultravox
Enola Gay - OMD
Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie

szakl88's suggestion of Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits would fit the funeral scene very well.

There are loads of war songs out there!

Diane

**RadioMaster** · 22 Jan 2008, 20:48

where have all the flowers gone - pete seeger
zombie - cranberries
that new mattafix song about darfour (sp?)
universal soldier - donovan
child of the universe - barclay james harvest (this one would be very good for a funeral scene)
knocking on heavens door - bob dylan, guns n roses, eric clapton and whoever else did it
imagine - john lennon
give peace a chance - john lennon

youd have to specify the style of music youre looking for: rock, pop, folk, country, there are countless songs about "the war" out there.

**Monstro** · 22 Jan 2008, 22:10

Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris

Couldn't resist, sorry

**RadioMaster** · 22 Jan 2008, 22:47

sgt barry sadler - ballad of the green barets

YouTube Video

MeatGrl1 · 22 Jan 2008, 23:03

O' What A Lovely War

More Than You Deserve

Those two come into my head atm, sure there are more..

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**RadioMaster** · 22 Jan 2008, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeatGrl1

O' What A Lovely War

More Than You Deserve

Those two come into my head atm, sure there are more..

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isnt the whole musical based on vietnam?

nena - 99 luftballons/99 red balloons

freaky · 23 Jan 2008, 00:29

YouTube Video

or if its yanky based

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MeatGrl1 · 23 Jan 2008, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

isnt the whole musical based on vietnam?

nena - 99 luftballons/99 red balloons

I think so RJ

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*AndyK* · 23 Jan 2008, 09:38

As has been suggested Edwin Starr's War (Springsteen's version is the best) is a good one.

Springsteen's Born In The USA is a good anti-war anthem, and there are plenty of others in his back catalogue.

**The Flying Mouse** · 25 Jan 2008, 18:12

Personal favorite war song is an Irish song called The Green Fields Of France.

As you can see, it would suit your funeral idea as well

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meatloaf-unofficial · 25 Jan 2008, 18:22

Great suggestions but now our drama teacher is saying that maybe instrumental pieces would be suitable than songs with war.

**RadioMaster** · 25 Jan 2008, 18:41

try carl orffs "o fortuna" from carmina burana, used in many war movies.
not sure if itd suit a funeral scene though.

Hypnobabe · 25 Jan 2008, 19:06

Personally, I like No Bravery, from Back to Bedlam by James Blunt. Soft, slow, very moving...

MeatGrl1 · 25 Jan 2008, 19:15

The Platoon soundtrack has one or two good instumental's on it being that was a war film, vietnam I believe.

22 Jan 2008, 19:13	#1
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	Songs inspired By War? For my school unit 3 drama exam we had to come up with a drama and ours is about the war and for a scene we decided to have it as a movement piece with music playing over the top. I wanted to know if any of you knew of any nice pieces that were written about the war. It can have lyrics like ballads or be instrumental. I couldn't find any so I thought I'd ask around - after all there's no harm in asking. Thanks Ross

22 Jan 2008, 19:18	#2
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Ehm... you know of this thing called Google, right? Try a search for "Songs about war" for starters. Other than that, Springsteen's version of Edwin Starr's "War" should be all you need.

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szakal88 Senior Loafer Join Date: 23.09.2005 Location: Legnica Posts: 102	Status Quo - In the army now Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Rolling Stones - Gimme shelter

22 Jan 2008, 19:30	#5
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	might I add - the music is being played over a funeral scene if you get what I mean. So maybe a nice soft song but I will suggest these to the others though. Thanx

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Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	Which war Ross? You said "the" war but didn't say which one! Anyway you could try these: Masters Of War - Bob Dylan With God On Our Side - Bob Dylan/Manfred Mann Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Ultravox Enola Gay - OMD Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie szakl88's suggestion of Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits would fit the funeral scene very well. There are loads of war songs out there! Diane

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RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	where have all the flowers gone - pete seeger zombie - cranberries that new mattafix song about darfour (sp?) universal soldier - donovan child of the universe - barclay james harvest (this one would be very good for a funeral scene) knocking on heavens door - bob dylan, guns n roses, eric clapton and whoever else did it imagine - john lennon give peace a chance - john lennon youd have to specify the style of music youre looking for: rock, pop, folk, country, there are countless songs about "the war" out there.

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Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris Couldn't resist, sorry

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MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	O' What A Lovely War More Than You Deserve Those two come into my head atm, sure there are more.. .

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AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	As has been suggested Edwin Starr's War (Springsteen's version is the best) is a good one. Springsteen's Born In The USA is a good anti-war anthem, and there are plenty of others in his back catalogue.

25 Jan 2008, 18:22	#16
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	Great suggestions but now our drama teacher is saying that maybe instrumental pieces would be suitable than songs with war.

25 Jan 2008, 18:41	#17
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	try carl orffs "o fortuna" from carmina burana, used in many war movies. not sure if itd suit a funeral scene though.

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Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Personally, I like No Bravery, from Back to Bedlam by James Blunt. Soft, slow, very moving...

25 Jan 2008, 19:15	#19
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	The *Platoon* soundtrack has one or two good instumental's on it being that was a war film, vietnam I believe.