Forever Marshall Islands
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"Forever Marshall Islands" (Template:Langx), also known by its incipit, "Script error: No such module "Lang"." ("Our Islands"),[1] is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were written by former President Amata Kabua, and the music was composed by Korean composer Gil ok-yun (also known by his Japanese name, Jun Yoshiya, 吉屋潤) by the request of President Kabua. The song was finished and recorded at Oasis Records in Seoul.Template:Efn[2] Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇),Template:Efn an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.[2]
The anthem was adopted in 1991. It replaced a previous national anthem, "Script error: No such module "Lang".".[3]
Lyrics
| Marshallese lyrics[4][5][6] | IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn | English lyrics[4][5][6][7] |
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My island lies o'er the ocean; |
Notes
References
External links
- Streaming audio of Forever Marshall Islands, with lyrics and information (archive link)
- Sheet music of the anthem (in PDF format) [1]
- Listen to an instrumental version of Forever Marshall Islands [2] (mp3)
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- ↑ Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
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