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media type="youtube" key="gikKyhXW0IE" width="425" height="350" Beethoven's Nineth Symphony

 **R****R**  // What is the Background **of the song? ode to joy**


 * When it was written? 1824**

//  //  **What e**ffect does it have on society, or how was society affected by it?
 * //What pu //**rpose did the song serve (Was it written for a specific reason? Protest? Fun? Love? etc.)? ?

**Lyrics - include interpretation**    //

Baritone Recitative
Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen, und freudenvollere! || Oh friends, not these tones! Let us raise our voices in more pleasing and more joyful sounds! ||
 * O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!

Baritone, Solo Quartet and Choir
Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuer-trunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum! || Joy, fair spark of the gods, Daughter of Elysium, Drunk with fiery rapture, Goddess, We approach thy shrine! || Was die Mode streng geteilt; Alle Menschen werden Brüder, Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. || Thy magic reunites those Whom stern custom has parted; All men will become brothers Under thy gentle wing. || Eines Freundes Freund zu sein, Wer ein holdes Weib errungen, Mische seinen Jubel ein! || May he who has had the fortune To gain a true friend And he who has won a noble wife Join in our jubilation! || Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! || Yes, even if he calls but one soul His own in all the world. But he who has failed in this Must steal away alone and in tears. || An den Brüsten der Natur; Alle Guten, alle Bösen Folgen ihrer Rosenspur. || All the world's creatures Draw joy from nature's breast; Both the good and the evil Follow her rose-strewn path. || Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. || She gave us kisses and wine And a friend loyal unto death; She gave lust for life to the lowliest, And the Cherub stands before God. ||
 * Freude, schöner Götterfunken,
 * Deine Zauber binden wieder,
 * Wem der große Wurf gelungen,
 * Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele
 * Freude trinken alle Wesen
 * Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,

Tenor and Choir
Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan, Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn, Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen. || Joyously, as his suns speed Through Heaven's glorious order, Hasten, Brothers, on your way, Exulting as a knight in victory. ||
 * Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen

Choir
Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuer-trunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum! || Joy, fair spark of the gods, Daughter of Elysium, Drunk with fiery rapture, Goddess, We approach thy shrine! || Was die Mode streng geteilt; Alle Menschen werden Brüder, Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. || Thy magic reunites those Whom stern custom has parted; All men will become brothers Under thy gentle wing. || Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt! Brüder! über'm Sternenzelt Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen. || Be embraced, Millions! Take this kiss for all the world! Brothers, surely a loving Father Dwells above the canopy of stars. || Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt? Such ihn über'm Sternenzelt! Über Sternen muß er wohnen. || Do you sink before him, Millions? World, do you sense your Creator? Seek him then beyond the stars! He must dwell beyond the stars. ||   **//Who wrote it? Who performed it? If there are multiple performers, please list all. Who was the most popular? Were there different styles?//**
 * Freude, schöner Götterfunken,
 * Deine Zauber binden wieder,
 * Seid umschlungen, Millionen!
 * Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
 * What were the** //World/political events at the time?//

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 * What were the t**rends in popular culture (clothing, movies, music, video game-like things, entertainment, etc)  //  <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 120%; COLOR: #f7a1f3; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #0f0f0f; TEXT-ALIGN: left">   <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 120%; COLOR: #f7a1f3; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #0f0f0f; TEXT-ALIGN: left">