National Anthems

Jimbuna · 11-10-14, 01:13 PM

The UK national anthem has already been posted but there are many others of a military theme, depending on your individual preference.

Here is one of mine:

Can't beat a bit of the old nostalgia

Rule Britannia

Here's another:

There'll always be an England!

A couple of local songs:

Fog On The Tyne

Blaydon Races

Skybird · 11-10-14, 01:52 PM

Dan D is not fully correct. At least since 1991, only and exclusively the third verse is the official German national anthem, the other two verses are no longer officially recognised as part of the anthem.

By text, many anthems seem to be violent and war-happy. By musical sound, I may like anthems that I do not like by text. The Russian one sounds great, the British as well, by text I indeed like the German very much - it is not so martial like so many others. But the music sends you to bed.

u crank · 11-10-14, 02:26 PM

O Canada

I think our national anthem suits our country quite well. That being said there is now a bit of controversy about the lyrics. The line 'True patriot love in all thy sons command' is what the fuss is all about.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1210208/

When I first heard about this I was apposed to changing something this traditional. But then the brain and heart kicked in. Women serve and die as police officers and soldiers so I think the nations song should reflect that. On that note here's a version by a nice Canadian girl.

mapuc · 11-10-14, 02:32 PM

Denmark have two National Anthems

One that is played when people like a President visit Denmark
(Kong Christian stod ved højen Mast = King Christian stood by the lofty mast)
And one that is played when Denmark play Football
(Det er et yndigt land = It is a lovely country)

As from what I know the first is official the other one is so to say unofficial

Markus

Oberon · 11-10-14, 03:20 PM

I much prefer Rule Britannia to God Save the Queen, however inaccurate it may be.

The US has a pretty cool anthem, but it needs a good beat behind it to really stir or to be played in a different key.
Two of my favourite examples of the Star Spangled Banner, or to be more accurate in regards to one of them, 'The Defence of Fort M'Henry':

(I wish they'd done a full version of this)

Then of course:

And, the Russian/Soviet anthem is pretty nice too, works well in rock mode:

vanjast · 11-10-14, 03:31 PM

errrrrrr yuk !! National Anthems... conjures up thoughts of patriotic lemmings.. mindless zombies willing to walk the short plank at short notice.

Funny enough I've never supported neither of our two anthems... Nationalism..z for me is a ..NO NO!!.

Don't get me wrong, I'll support the 'right' cause but not willy nilly...

I-25 · 11-10-14, 05:55 PM

Here's Mexican National Anthem.
Basically its about pride, defending the homeland from invaders and how we will never step down.

Unfortunately the people messing with mexico aren't foreign invaders.

Rhodes · 11-10-14, 06:01 PM

Portugal national anthem - A Portuguesa (the Portuguese)

Was composed in 1890 by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça and Alfredo Keil, both monarchic defenders, as a patriotic response to the "Pink Map" incident/crisis!
Then it was chosen as the national anthem by the Republic Party, after the republic revolution!

Aktungbby · 11-10-14, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

depending on your individual preference.
Can't beat a bit of the old nostalgia... Rule Britannia

Still the best Anthem! And one we all know the words to!

Herr-Berbunch · 11-10-14, 02:19 PM

Obviously being English it can only be God Save The Queen, in particular the lovely cover version by John Lydon and Co.

Jimbuna · 11-10-14, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribesman

I was expecting this mr. buna.

Gazza sadly is now only a shadow of his former self for reasons I'm sure many of us know but his mate Jimmy 'Five Bellies' Gardner is actually my neighbour.

11-10-14, 01:13 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The UK national anthem has already been posted but there are many others of a military theme, depending on your individual preference. Here is one of mine: Can't beat a bit of the old nostalgia Rule Britannia Here's another: There'll always be an England! A couple of local songs: Fog On The Tyne Blaydon Races __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-10-14, 01:52 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,609 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Dan D is not fully correct. At least since 1991, *only and exclusively* the third verse is the official German national anthem, the other two verses are no longer officially recognised as part of the anthem. By text, many anthems seem to be violent and war-happy. By musical sound, I may like anthems that I do not like by text. The Russian one sounds great, the British as well, by text I indeed like the German very much - it is not so martial like so many others. But the music sends you to bed. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-10-14, 02:26 PM	#3
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	O Canada I think our national anthem suits our country quite well. That being said there is now a bit of controversy about the lyrics. The line 'True patriot love in all thy sons command' is what the fuss is all about. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1210208/ When I first heard about this I was apposed to changing something this traditional. But then the brain and heart kicked in. Women serve and die as police officers and soldiers so I think the nations song should reflect that. On that note here's a version by a nice Canadian girl. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

11-10-14, 06:01 PM	#8
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Portugal national anthem - A Portuguesa (the Portuguese) Was composed in 1890 by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça and Alfredo Keil, both monarchic defenders, as a patriotic response to the "Pink Map" incident/crisis! Then it was chosen as the national anthem by the Republic Party, after the republic revolution! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Obviously being English it can only be God Save The Queen, in particular the lovely cover version by John Lydon and Co. __________________

11-10-14, 02:32 PM	#4
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Denmark have two National Anthems One that is played when people like a President visit Denmark (Kong Christian stod ved højen Mast = King Christian stood by the lofty mast) And one that is played when Denmark play Football (Det er et yndigt land = It is a lovely country) As from what I know the first is official the other one is so to say unofficial Markus

11-10-14, 03:20 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I much prefer Rule Britannia to God Save the Queen, however inaccurate it may be. The US has a pretty cool anthem, but it needs a good beat behind it to really stir or to be played in a different key. Two of my favourite examples of the Star Spangled Banner, or to be more accurate in regards to one of them, 'The Defence of Fort M'Henry': (I wish they'd done a full version of this) Then of course: And, the Russian/Soviet anthem is pretty nice too, works well in rock mode:

11-10-14, 03:31 PM	#6
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,733 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	errrrrrr yuk !! National Anthems... conjures up thoughts of patriotic lemmings.. mindless zombies willing to walk the short plank at short notice. Funny enough I've never supported neither of our two anthems... Nationalism..z for me is a ..NO NO!!. Don't get me wrong, I'll support the 'right' cause but not willy nilly...

11-10-14, 05:55 PM	#7
I-25 Commodore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 629 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Here's Mexican National Anthem. Basically its about pride, defending the homeland from invaders and how we will never step down. Unfortunately the people messing with mexico aren't foreign invaders.