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Idea #5389: Ubuntu theme song

Written by ralleal the 22 Mar 08 at 10:45. Category: Multimedia. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
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I think it would be interesting. Music is a powerful tool to link people (if the song is good, obviously).
It could be used in some sort of welcome screen after first boot, with some welcome message, the examples, etc. Could also feature in Ubuntu credits screen. Maybe orchestral, like a movie or game soundrack (could be Leon Willet from Dreamfall OST :) ). Maybe it could be an open contest, but i think that wouldn't be very easy...
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Written by ralleal the 22 Mar 08 at 10:45.
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nilux wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 11:04
It's not a bad idea, akshully it would be fun; but more with an African vibe than orchestral. It would fit best the concept of Ubuntu.

ralleal wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 11:26
It could be orchestral with some african sounds :) I only say orchestral because it's a kind of music that almost everyone likes (it's in movies, games, etc)

Auzy wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 11:33
Make it hardcore doof doof music, and you'll find car-audio enthusiasts will advertise the song for free friday night, full blast while cruising by the clubs


+1, I think its a good idea, openbsd gets one.

sedra wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 11:54
good idea
should be awesome orchestral song like movies

bradwjensen wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 15:26
I don't agree on the whole African type stuff..

Ubuntu is not Africa, it's more, people united all over the world.

Eldmannen wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 15:49
Yeah, it could be like the Pokemon theme song.

Ubuntu!
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Ubuntu!
Ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Ubuntu!
Our hearts so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle every day
To claim my rightful place
Come with me, the time is right
There's no better team
Arm in arm we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream

tesla wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 16:07
+1

Can be orchestral song with international sound.

virsli100 wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 16:20
+1

But what i would like to have best for ubuntu song is the one that we already have in ~/Examples directory installed: ubuntu_Sax.ogg is very melodic, it should be evolved to a full song.

Although we should also make a contest, where people can submit their works, and we could vote for them here.


neon wrote on the 22 Mar 08 at 18:04
I think it'd be cool to have this. :]

I saw this other idea on here about the Mac's first time bootup intro thingie, maybe we ddo that idea, and use this theme song? :D

Even if not, I still think this is good. +1

Eldmannen wrote on the 23 Mar 08 at 01:14
Try come up with an unique good idea, instead of copy the dumb ideas of Windows and Mac.

kahrytan wrote on the 23 Mar 08 at 07:49


Or just use the music used in the Nelson Mandela Interview. I believe it is still on the Live CD but it is on youtube as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODQ4WiDsEBQ

Auzy wrote on the 23 Mar 08 at 08:44
Egh, if you want to attract 70 year olds, classical/orchestral is the way. The reason Apple doesn't use classical type stuff, is because they want their OS to feel young..

Thats why we should choose something different

MGdesigner wrote on the 27 Aug 08 at 16:15
Hi friends, I have written one:
http://magicdesign.blogspot.com/2008/08/songnice-men-are-ubuntuubuntu.html

nitrofurano wrote on the 15 Sep 08 at 16:45
what about music performed with african instruments, like Kora? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8luhdxS2KuM


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