- World Anthem
The World Anthem is the title of a song composed by John M. Guillot with participation from
David Cope . The song was designed with purposes analogous to those of a traditionalnational anthem , but for all nations of the Earth.cite book
title = The Worst Generation: How Baby Boomers Created the Square World Order
first = Robert J.
last = Aliano
publisher = Xlibris Corporation
year = 2003
id = 140108544Xp. 353] The song was conceived in 1996 and completed in 2000. It was performed publicly for the first time at Denver’s Millennium Celebration onDecember 31 ,2000 .cite web
title = ‘World Anthem’ Strikes Discord
url = http://www.cwfa.org/articles/657/CFI/cfreport/index.htm
accessdate = 2007-10-09] The song received additional attention after September 11, 2001 as a candidate for inclusion in ceremonies, broadcast in television programs, and even for use by theWhite House .cite web
title = A Soothing Anthem For Everybody
url = http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E5DF133FF932A0575BC0A9649C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print
accessdate = 2007-10-09August 31 ,2002 article in the "New York Times".] cite web
title = Sing A New Song - "World Anthem" symbolizes global interconnectivity
url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KYL/is_2002_March_21/ai_87090541/print
accessdate = 2007-10-09] [Details regarding the purpose and history of the song were available at www.worldanthem.org. At the time of this writing, 2007-10-09, the website was no longer in operation.]Composition
One unique aspect of The World Anthem is how the song was composed. Both the music and lyrics of the song were generated using tools for
algorithmic composition , with the "raw material" derived from 193 pre-existing national anthems of the world; from "The Star Spangled Banner" to China's "March of the Volunteers" to the Vatican City's "Hymn and Pontifical March" and others.Lyrics
The following is an excerpt from the lyrics of The World Anthem:
cquote|Let the earth's foundations rise,To call us all as one.
This song we sing,To lead us through the night,To see us through,The trying times,To a future bright.
Throughout the world,We sing our praise to peace,Our bond of love,Will serve us true for,All as one for all.
See also
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Earth flag References
External links
* [http://arts.ucsc.edu/faculty/cope/experiments.htm Experiments in Musical Intelligence]
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