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Music plays a role in the cultural and social interactions of several different groups in [[Erfworld]]. Several different [[sides]] have been shown singing and playing various musical instruments, including at least two types of horns. {{erf|1|007}} {{erf|1|094}} | Music plays a role in the cultural and social interactions of several different groups in [[Erfworld]]. Several different [[sides]] have been shown singing and playing various musical instruments, including at least two types of horns. {{erf|1|007}} {{erf|1|094}} | ||
Music also plays a role in coordinating troops in battle during [[dance-fighting]]. For instance, in the [[Battle for Gobwin Knob]], [[units]] that were engaged in dance-fighting either performed their own songs, as in the case of [[Transylvito]]{{erf|1|111}}, or music was generated magically, as was the case when Charlie's [[Archon]]s created a beat for the [[Royal Crown Coalition]] forces to follow in the courtyard of [[Gobwin Knob]].{{erf|1|128}} | Music also plays a role in coordinating troops in battle during [[dance-fighting]]. For instance, in the [[Battle for Gobwin Knob]], [[units]] that were engaged in dance-fighting either performed their own songs, as in the case of [[Transylvito]]{{erf|1|111}}, or music was generated magically, as was the case when Charlie's [[Archon]]s created a beat for the [[Royal Crown Coalition]] forces to follow in the courtyard of [[Gobwin Knob]].{{erf|1|128}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:12, 4 August 2009
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Proposed Canon
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Music plays a role in the cultural and social interactions of several different groups in Erfworld. Several different sides have been shown singing and playing various musical instruments, including at least two types of horns. Erf-b1-p007
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Music also plays a role in coordinating troops in battle during dance-fighting. For instance, in the Battle for Gobwin Knob, units that were engaged in dance-fighting either performed their own songs, as in the case of TransylvitoErf-b1-p111, or music was generated magically, as was the case when Charlie's Archons created a beat for the Royal Crown Coalition forces to follow in the courtyard of Gobwin Knob.Erf-b1-p128
Speculation
Transylvitian Folk Music
The following is a list of known folk songs of Transylvito.summer-updates-015 
- Little Darlin'
- Sh-Boom
- Come and Go With Me
- Erf Angel
Battle Songs of the Battle for Gobwin Knob
The following are excerpts from battle songs performed during the Battle for Gobwin Knob. These songs may or may not have been composed specifically for the conflict, but represent the types of music that units on the various sides found useful either in dance-fighting, or simply to boost morale.
| Excerpt from an untitled Transylvitian dancefighting songErf-b1-p111
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| performed a cappella with snapping fingers used for rhythm |
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Crazy! |
| Excerpt from an untitled, anti-Jetstone song from Gobwin KnobErf-b1-p101
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| ostensibly written by Parson Gotti |
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Oh the mighty men of Jetstone, |
Other Songs Heard in Erfworld
| Excerpt from a song overheard in the Glade of the HippiemancersErf-b1-p011
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It's blowin' peace and freedom! |
Real World References
The Transylvitian dancefighting song is a modified version of the Jet's theme song and the song "Cool" from the musical "West Side Story".
The lyrics to the song overheard in the Glade of the Hippiemancers are from the song "A Mighty Wind" from the movie of the same name.
