Songs inspired By War?

[meatloaf-unofficial]

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]

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]

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

[meatloaf-unofficial]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris


Couldn't resist, sorry

[RadioMaster]

sgt barry sadler - ballad of the green barets
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[MeatGrl1]

O' What A Lovely War

More Than You Deserve

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

[RadioMaster]

O' What A Lovely War

More Than You Deserve

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

isnt the whole musical based on vietnam?

nena - 99 luftballons/99 red balloons

[freaky]

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or if its yanky based

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[MeatGrl1]

isnt the whole musical based on vietnam?

nena - 99 luftballons/99 red balloons

I think so RJ :cool:.

[AndyK]

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]

:twisted: 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 :wink:

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[meatloaf-unofficial]

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

[RadioMaster]

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

[Hypnobabe]

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

[MeatGrl1]

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