After reading about Marjane's experiences in Austria, and the culture change she faced. I have become interested in the culture change Iran has been through. The Complete Persepolis describes the change in Iranian culture do to the change in regime. It went from a Western-influenced dynasty to an Islamic Republic. Since After looking more into Iranian history/culture I have seen a huge change in their music. The video below was the national anthem of Iran before the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Portion of the lyrics from Iran's old anthem (dynasty):
Oh homeland, my homeland Listen to the pain of my words I am the nightingale of this garden All my body and soul All with one name and symbol With different colors and languages
If you compare the old anthem (above) to the the new, post-Islamic Revolution anthem (below) you can notice a big change. The new anthem is less about the homeland and people and more about God.
Oh homeland, my homeland Listen to the pain of my words I am the nightingale of this garden All my body and soul All with one name and symbol With different colors and languages
If you compare the old anthem (above) to the the new, post-Islamic Revolution anthem (below) you can notice a big change. The new anthem is less about the homeland and people and more about God.
Portion of the lyrics from Iran's new anthem (Islamic Republic):
The month of Bahman is the brilliance of our Faith. Your message, O Imam, of Independence and Freedom is imprinted on our souls. O Martyrs! Your clamours echo in the ears of time: Enduring, continuing, eternal, The Islamic Republic of Iran.
Does this change in music interest anyone else?
Anthems From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Iranian_national_anthem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Anthem_of_the_Islamic_Republic_of_Iran
Anthems From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Iranian_national_anthem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Anthem_of_the_Islamic_Republic_of_Iran
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