National Anthems

[MGR1]

I guess "God Save the Queen" (or King, depending on whether it's a bloke on the throne!) doesn't really need any intro:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Save_the_Queen

I think everybody knows what it sounds like......

England mainly uses "God Save the Queen", but "Jerusalem" is gaining popularity:

http://www.nationalanthems.info/eng!jeru.htm



Northern Ireland uses "Danny Boy/Londonderry Air":

http://www.nationalanthems.info/nie.htm



Wales uses "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau", also known as "Land of my Fathers" in English:

http://www.nationalanthems.info/wal.htm



Last, but not least, Scotland has "Flower of Scotland":

http://www.nationalanthems.info/sco.htm



I'm going to be a bit controversial here, but although "Flower of Scotland" is stirring enough, I can't say I particularly like it, and I do think it's a bit of a dirge. It's also been described as a "grudge set to music", which is arguably true.

I'd rather something a bit happier and with a snappy tempo had been chosen, like "Scotland the Brave"!



Mike.