Favorite National Anthems
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Favorite National Anthems
After stumbling upon this site, and sampling its fare of music, I have determined that national anthems should be several times as long as they are generally played, and played more often at that. Really, there are some very nice pieces out there, short though they are. So I ask you, be it from reviewing the site, or prior knowledge, which of the world's anthems is your personal favorite?
For me, though the USA's is quite good even compared with the rest, I'm going to have to go with New Zealand's. Quite majestic. Romania's is pretty impressive as well.
For me, though the USA's is quite good even compared with the rest, I'm going to have to go with New Zealand's. Quite majestic. Romania's is pretty impressive as well.
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Well I do remember hearing Australia's national anthem sung to the tune of Jimmy Barne's "Working Class Man" as part of a radio-charity fundraiser. A damm sight better than the original in my opinion.
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Sounds crazy coming from me, I know, but the Soviet Union's, 1977 version.
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Re: Favorite National Anthems
Well, thank youNoble Ire wrote:...
Romania's is pretty impressive as well.
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