hetalia | Question and, uh, question?

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Question and, uh, question?

I feel really awkward asking about something so simple so I'm gonna gather an opinion on something else while I'm at it, if that's okay. orz;;
Well, to put it simply, I lost the jacket I was gonna use for cosplaying Austria. I don't really care having to make it, except it bugs me to the max if it isn't accurate, and for it to be accurate I really wanna find out where the hell that coat came from...

So does anyone know, historically, where Austria's usual blue frockcoat-esque thing is from?

I'm kind of assuming it's a uniform from some time period, but I've searched and searched and haven't found anything, and am kinda worried I'm just missing something really obvious. Maybe I missed a post here, in fact, haha. But hell, if it turns out to be just a general victorian coat by consensus, wing it I shall.

Now the opinion is a little weirder. Basically, I'm making a MAD-esque music video thing involving Hetalia and the song 'Viva la Vida' by Coldplay (Because I can't stop my ideas, man). Anyone who's listened to the song or knows about the album should know it's very much about revolution and things like that, which means I can't not-think about Hetalia when I hear it. I've been trying to figure the countries to use in the video (which obviously is revolution-themed, with some added fallen-ruler theme). Right now I've got the UK, France, Russia, Rome, and maybe China. I'm kinda trying to stick to more main-character countries, but if I get some great image in my head involving a littler-known country then I'll totally run with it.

Uh. Yeah. That's all. I hope this is okay. D: (Am I using the right tags?)

Edit: Thanks for all the help guys. :'D

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Question 1: Dunno. Actually, it ressembles something like a musician's performing cloak, but I could be really wrong on that one.

Question 2:
You could add Canada (see: Quiet Revolution/Révolution Tranquille in Quebec in the 60s after the end of Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis' administration in 1959 a period that became known as the "Great Darkness".). Mind you, it was a social, cultural, no-blood-at-all revolution which helped shape Quebec into what it is today. And I believe we're the only nation on the planet who's had a bloodless revolution. :o

In addition though, there were two rebellions pre-Confederation (before Canada became Canada) I think. Upper Canada or Lower Canada...don't remember now.

*random comment*
I love Upper Canada Village <3

The rebellions are the Rebellions of 1837 where both Upper and Lower Canada were rebelling around the same time. While it was a major failure initially, it was significant enough that it helped lead to Confederation.

out of curiousity, and honestly not meaning to wank, what's your definition of revolution? ~~I just want to know if I get to tout my country's People's Power revolution~~

Everyone seems to think it's nothing particular, but that is kinda helpful, so thanks. :'D

Bloodless revolution huh? I might have to look into it. I was actually mainly aiming for stuff that was rather visually interesting (read: Bloody) but now you've got me intrigued!

For your first question, it kind of reminds me of almost a late 17th century coat, like when the great composers were alive (motzart, beethovan, etc.)

And the second, the song makes me think either US and UK, or when I look at the album cover it reminds me of a picture of Napoleaon so I think France...

Everyone does seem to think it's just kinda a composer's coat, so I'm glad I've got some direction, haha.

France is a define, what with the 'headless' revolution. *__* I'm still thinking about the US and UK though.

q1: I'm tempted to say it's an 18th century-inspired dress coat because of the color and the fact that Austria wears a jabot with it.

q2: I only think of France whenever I hear that song because of the Delacroix painting on the cover actually. Ah, you could include Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (together they participated in the "Singing Revolution" overthrowing Soviet rule).

Is it called a Jabot? I thought it was just a glorified Ascot. Even if you don't know the name of the coat, just that bit of info is extremely helpful, haha.

Singing Revolution? I'll look into it! I was thinking about more Euro countries, so that could be perfect, heh.

I have to agree that I believe it is some musicians' coat >D
I mean, Austria DOES play piano alot xD

True. XDD
Now it seems so obvious with everyone talking about it, haha.

Oh, Indeed >D

Hello!

q1: The thing Austria wears is, I assume, a "Rock" - worn by (Austrian?) noblemen in the 18th century. As a child, Mozart was given a red "Rock" by the empress but later his father told him not to wear clothes like that because they are only for noblemen. Eh... "Rock" is basically the old Austrian word for "coat".

q2: Oh, "viva la vida"! I love that song! It's about Henry VIII, actually, but I think you can interpret a lot of meaning into it. So I really like your idea of using it for a historical music video (I'd love to see it when it's done!)! But, oh, I can't really answer your question... I mean, Austrian revolutions always fail and German revolutions usually fail and... that's all I know about.

I hope I could help you with what little knowledge I have. orz

Oh man, that is so extremely helpful you can't even guess. Is there any chance you'd have a picture of the coat Mozart was given? I don't really know what it'd look like, so when I try to find pictures of it I get a bunch of different images. Though regardless, that's really helpful, hah.

It's a great song isn't it? And woah, I didn't know it was about anything specific, hah. I thought it was just a general thing about revolution (or maybe the French, considering the title). I'll definitely be posting it here when (and if) I finish it, heheh.

In an unrelated note, your icon is awesome.

Let's see, I think I do have Mozart pictures but there are at home and I'm not >_<

Here is a contemporary painting of Mozart as a child:
http://www.oel-bild.de/bilder/11570M.jpg
Some say that this is the garment he was given by the empress, but other sources claim that the coat was red. Idk.

Maybe you could use this as a reference (though it's obviously not historical - but the guy in the red coat is supposed to be Mozart):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qjp0yIo3fo

I hope this is useful. XD

Extremely useful! Thank you! :'D

1. Yes, I'm also going with the idea of it being an 18th century noblemans coat, though I know that doesnt narrow it down by a lot! Sorry! XD;;

2. OH MY GOD! O_O I've had that song on my 'Hetalia Playlist' on my iPod since it first came out, and I've been desperately wanting to make a MAD to it too! Though I never will as I dont know how...ah ha ha. ^_^;; Personally, I can only think about the British Commonwealth when I listen to it (The rise and fall of the Empire) so I wanted to devote my MAD to dearest Arthur (So patriotic XD) but I really, really look forward to seeing your take on it!
Squee, how exciting!

That actually narrows it down a lot. XD Or at least expands the region enough for it to be easy to make! Since it doesn't seem to be a specific military design, I can pretty much just use whatever pattern looks right, which is fantastic and hella easier then looking for uniforms.

I'm glad someone else had this thought! It's actually kinda funny, me seeing a deeper meaning between that song and Hetalia made me get into the series again and now I'm so into the fanbase I can't escape. 8D But I could never abandon the idea for it, because it's so vivid in my brain! Luckily I think I know enough about animation programs to at least attempt it. *__*
When I first got the idea it kind of flipped between Rome, Russia, and France as the main people, but it's expanded to fit a lot more because the song has so much open space that I can't just fill with three countries, haha. Russia in specific is rather pathetic in context with the song, especially thinking about the Bolsheviks and the lyrics between "It was the wicked and wild wind" and "Oh who would ever want to be king?" D:

Haha, sorry, I'm rambling on. I'll definitely be posting it when/if I finish it though. XD

Revolution?

UH, USA, HELLO?

and uh, you could do a big Central America Simon Bolivar deal, or something.

WOAH HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT THE CIVIL WAR I'M LIKE THE WORST AMERICAN EVER HAHA

I think I was going to put something in about the American Revolution, is why I didn't think about it. But man I'm a terrible American. XD

Does Central American have a country besides Cuba?

HAHAHA GOOD JOB.

uh
there are loads of countries in Central America, but I don't think there are any other nation-tans for them.
but idk.... I don't think so, though.

Hmm. I will have to look for it!
I don't think Cuba is even Central America, anyways, haha.

haha, probably not, I'm really bad about that region. *_______*
NORTH IS WHERE IT'S AT, GUYS.

not really, omg I am so kidding. *headdesk* Simon Bolivar is, like, my hero.

Haha, well I'll see if I can find some central american tan. Because if there isn't one, then I will be kind of mystified. xD

Well, idk, they didn't play a huge part in WWI, so that may be unlikely....
Himaruya really needs to get on that - you can't just leave an entire continent hanging. :|

Well there isn't an [em]Australia[/em] either. xD

Yeah..... I wish there were. :c

Oh wow, I can't believe I messed up that coding.

True dat, though, true dat.

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