The song is constantly remixed and performed in different styles as diverse as mellow jazz to thunderous metal. Although it is performed in many variations, the original voice of the song remains true to active resistance to oppression and human rights violations throughout history (Sullivan, 2011). Countries like China, where English is not widely spoken, Marley’s “Get up Stand up” was played as marching song when Chinese students protested at Tiananmen Square in 1989 (Schmetzer, 1989). Recent example of Occupy Wall Street movement, Marley’s song “Get up stand up” gave inspiration to the protester as they challenge social and economic inequality as well as corporate greed and its influence upon government policy (BobMarlye.com,
The song is constantly remixed and performed in different styles as diverse as mellow jazz to thunderous metal. Although it is performed in many variations, the original voice of the song remains true to active resistance to oppression and human rights violations throughout history (Sullivan, 2011). Countries like China, where English is not widely spoken, Marley’s “Get up Stand up” was played as marching song when Chinese students protested at Tiananmen Square in 1989 (Schmetzer, 1989). Recent example of Occupy Wall Street movement, Marley’s song “Get up stand up” gave inspiration to the protester as they challenge social and economic inequality as well as corporate greed and its influence upon government policy (BobMarlye.com,