Volkslied van de Happy Nation of Chaos (2007)
National Anthem for the Happy Nation of Chaos
For the People (vocals), saxophone quartet and piano, 5'.
Music and lyrics commissioned by happyChaos for the debate & arts symposium Grenzeloos (boundless).
World premiere May 25, 2007, in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam.

At May 25, 2007, happyChaos declared the Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg as the Happy Nation of Chaos - a boundless nation. Events at this debate & arts symposium on the topic boundless included presentations and debates on technology, consumption, China, innovation and globalization, film, theatre, art, music and a boundless afterparty. Ruben Naeff wrote music and lyrics of the national anthem of this nation, covering all topics that would be discussed that night. happyChaos is an initiative and collaboration of students and editors of Vrij Nederland.

Video recording, May 25, 2007, Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam Singers of The Suspicious Minds, Saxofoonkwartet Double Espresso and Ruben Naeff (piano). Lyrics. (In Dutch)