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finally finished this it only took EIGHTY GAZILLION YEARS. OHHHH MY DAYS. me and a friends fursonas together... some references sprinkled about to hetalia and shuake... there were going to be more but i ended up changing the composition 😓😓 ANYWAY IM SO HAPPY WITH HOW IT TURNED OUT
Hi! I hope you are well and having a wonderful day.
I've been following your account for quite a while now, and your content is fascinating but it's certainly been hitting a brick wall, cracking it and discovering a completely different reality. And because of that I would like to know more about Ukraine. And actually, that's been complicated for me. And I don't know if you can help me to take a starting point, like some names of history books that you recommend or forums or newspaper news that don't contain Russian bias.
Anyway, thank you so much for what you already share, it's a treasure.
Thank you for your words, really. It's the best motivation for me to continue.
I... don't really know much books about Ukrainian history on English. I like this one:
I also like reading @ukr_arthistory (on Twitter) and @vintage-ukraine. @qirimlia (on Twitter) writes about Crimean Tatars.
This musical clip has English subtitles, and I cry every time watching it
This is the playlist of Ukrainian music, maybe something will hook your soul
Maybe @ohsalome or @kurhanchyk or @hirkyy or @wintersmitth or someone else from ukrtumblr can recommend you something else to read
BRITISH ISLE POLL BUT ENGLAND NEVER EXISTED BC FUCK ENGLAND
Scotland
Ireland (united with northern Ireland)
Wales
Me and who?
I feel like all neurodivergent people have had that one really weird hyperfixation or special interest. I once spent 10 hours reading a hetalia fanfiction. I can tell you how cephalopod immune systems work. I have no idea why I know these things, or why I felt i needed to do them. Currently in the process of memorizing every single amino acid for no reason. Point is: hyperfixations and special interests are amazing and also make no sense and you do not choose them.
Ok so I may be doing a thing so... which songs do you think have the general vibes of "we're semi-immortal nations who have lived longer than any human"? Sorry if this is kind of hard but I like your concepts of nation lore and I'm wondering if you were ever inspired by any songs
i love this ask anon! and thank you! i do want to mention that there will be a heavy bias towards english speaking and american artists on this list, and getting other perspectives on this is probably also a good idea. but anyway! list! (which since its kind of long i shall also put on an spotify link)
Hand in My Pocket- Alanis Morissette
this song feels like acceptance to me, and i think it’s important to put on this list because imagine you’re born and you know there’s something different about you, and then when you’re like 8 years old someone’s like oh by the way. you’re the human representation of the country we’re currently living in, or smth like that. i would cry. i think it’d take a while to accept, and that a lot of them don’t really like themselves, but this just feels hopeful and ok and i think its very good.
Into the West- Annie Lennox
my lotr brainrot is showing again lmao. this is half bc of elves also being semi immortal beings who live for thousands of years in tolkein’s work, and also because the nature of the song is that we’re saying goodbye to all these characters and especially goodbye to frodo and bilbo. i think that goodbyes are something that’s sort of central to life as an immortal, at least in a place where immortals are rare.
Vienna- Billy Joel
it’s always been my interpretation of this song that vienna was supposed to represent heaven and a peaceful death. a piece of nation lore that i like is that they can be killed, but they’ll come back as long as there’s a nation still existing, and that a lot of them might want to die but they can’t, and are therefore dreaming of a ‘vienna’ of their own.
Lost- Amanda Palmer
this song fits into the theme of death again, cause the message is that you never really lose anyone as long as they’re still with you emotionally. i like that vibe and i think it fits again with being an immortal in a world of humans.
Wild Heart- Bleachers
this feels very much young and free, which is how i think the nations must look from the outside.
Strangers Like Me- Phil Collins
once again it’s all about that ostracisation! wanting to know what it’s like to be a person, when you’re representing people, and it’s just..yea
Like Real People Do- Hozier
dont u ever wish u were a real boy
What’s Up?- 4 Non Blondes
this is sense8 propaganda. i really like the way this song is used to emphasize the way the sensates are both lonely but also that literally always they have each other, and i think the bonds between nations are sort of similar.
God’s Away On Business- Tom Waits
this is mostly bc of the title tbh. i like the vibe of them being abominations too though, like
Don’t Let This Feeling Fade- Lindsey Stirling, Rivers Cuomo
this song is super inspirational to me, and i think it’s because of this bit:
“What really matters in life? Is it a sprint or a marathon? And what if finish lines make us happy? Or are we glad we can run at all? I never do it to lose, but losing occurs And when I do it for the love, lose never hurts Loose, loose grip on what I can't hold Who you fooling with a handful of fool's gold? Lose, lose, when you do it for the wins only Love gave you meaning, it never was a trophy It never was a trophy Yeah, enjoy the race, homie”
i think the idea of life being a marathon is especially aplicable to the nations, bc they have no idea when their marathon is going to end. at least you and i know we’re going to die someday, and some of the probable causes. the being glad to run at is also a bit strengthening to me because yeah life is such a wonderful thing, even if you’re cursed with so much of it. finally, the line about love giving you meaning, rather than a trophy, is something that’s just so. good line. but it also has another layer of meaning where the nations are concerned, because love for the nation literally gives them existence (imo) so. yeah. and then trying to enjoy it, because that’s all you really can do. idk its powerful to me
Where Do We Go- Lindsey Stirling, Carah Faye
i really like this song, specifically bc of the idea of where do we go from here, and just. the desolation. chef’s kiss.
Those Days- Lindsey Stirling, Dan + Shay
nostalgia!
I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow- The Soggy Bottom Boys (from O Brother Where Art Thou)
idk this is more about the instrumentals. i think its a good vibe though
I’ll Fly Away- Gillian Welch (from O Brother Where Art Thou)
i want to break free! but make it country and old fashioned. it also puts an emphasis on weariness i think and thats something that i think the nations also struggle with
Sleep Now In The Fire- Rage Against The Machine
this song is a bit anti colonialism
The Chain- Fleetwood Mac
i think this fits into like. lost chances and opportunities and the struggle to go on
Left Alone- Fiona Apple
i like the idea that the nations beg to be left alone and while they’re loveable in some senses, their people find it hard to love them on a personal level. like everybody loved american but alfred is just some dude and most people don’t really care about him
Relay- Fiona Apple
i love the imagery in this song, about evil and hatred and all that. its very song
If I Could Turn Back Time- Cher
turning back time while also having a positive outlook!
that's all I have off the top of my head, but if you'd like more music or for a more specific vibe, feel free to send an ask! i hope this is helpful for your project :P
[Cuba, Argentina y España] [Dedicaciones a México]
Cuba: “Dedico esta inspiración desde mi tierra cubana , esa tierra mexicana , México baila y canta “
Argentina: “No me sorprende quererte . Vengo de otros aires pero vivo en esta tierra que abrigo mi pobre y triste corazón. Por vos México siento este amor. Si tenerte es mi suerte ,apuesto a quererte y me la juego por vos” (Super romántico pero agresivo, por que orgulloso <3)
España: “México , que lindo México . Eres la tierra más bella. Yo e soñado con la gloria y te confundí con ella . E de llevar a mi España un puñado de tu tierra . Y si mis ojos se cierran en donde vieron la luz la han de poner en mi cruz. ¿Qué más puedo yo pedirte? Igual que cubre un rebozo o mantilla de manola. Tenga tierra mexicana revuelta con española.” (Ahgk lo amo tanto , tan pasional tan romantico mori)
puta y ahora como taggeo esto , ya ni siquiera son los diseños de hetalia alv
