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The Anthems PodcastA show where I try to tell the story of a song that tells the story of a nation. Author: Patrick Maher
What's the story with national anthems? Well, that depends entirely on the anthem. From the wildly mundane to the historically significant and every what else. In each episode I'll tell the story of a song that helps to tell the story of a nation. The connections between them will be a surprise and if I've figured this out you will be entertained. Questions, comments complaints, and corrections (please tell me where I'm wrong!) can get to me at anthemspod@gmail.com or at 1 (203) 759-8375 Language: en Genres: History, Music, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Finland and Maamme
Episode 26
Thursday, 6 March, 2025
Join us as we unravel the intriguing tale of Finland's national anthem, "Maamme," which unexpectedly emerged from a light-hearted student celebration into a powerful symbol of national identity. We’ll explore how this song, initially penned to quench revolutionary fervor, ultimately became a rallying cry for a nation yearning for independence. Traveling over 7,600 kilometers from the last country, we’ll encounter a conspiracy theory that ridiculously claims Finland doesn’t exist and is in fact just a clever ruse to keep the waters of the Baltic Sea stocked with fish. Along the way, we’ll delve into the lives of the poet Johan Ludwig Runeberg and composer Fredrik Pacius, whose contributions shaped Finland's cultural landscape. With a dash of wit and historical context, we’ll reflect on how a simple tune transformed into a beloved anthem, bridging the gulf between past and present, and solidifying Finland's identity in the hearts of its people.https://www.doria.fi/handle/10024/66569 Jussila, Osmo: The Grand Duchy of Finland 1809–1917 . Helsinki: WSOY, 2004. ISBN 978-951-029500-7https://web.archive.org/web/20070227172733/http://www.fimr.fi/en/tutkimus/fysikaalinen-tutkimus/vedenkorkeuden-vaihteluiden-ajalliset-muutokset.html https://www.national-anthems.org/history.php https://horserookie.com/how-far-can-a-horse-travel/#:~:text=Depending%20on%20the%20horse%20and,days%20to%20travel%201%2C000%20miles. https://www.mcislanguages.com/mcis-blog/fatherland-vs-motherland-what-is-the-gender-of-your-country/ https://archive.ph/20121224213536/http://froste.oso.chalmers.se/hgs//Bifrost_01/ https://kansallisbiografia.fi/kansallisbiografia/henkilo/2599 Keskisarja, Teemu: Murder Angel. The human history of the Great Northern War , p. 246. Helsinki: Siltala, 2019. ISBN 978-952-234-638-4https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/finland/ https://web.archive.org/web/20161020135441/http://www.tuglas.fi/v%C3%A5rt_land_maamme_mu_isamaa,_mu_%C3%B5nn_ja_r%C3%B5%C3%B5m https://research.chalmers.se/publication/197898 Jonsson, Leif (1990). Guardians of enlightenment: [19th century student songs as a form of "public art" in Swedish society] . Studia musicologica Upsaliensia, 0081-6744 ; NS, 11 [Student song in the Nordic countries] ; [1]. Uppsala: Univ. page 31
