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Favorite National Anthems

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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.
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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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My favorites will always be the United States' and the USSR/Russia's.
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The USSR's national anthem is the best I've heard so far. Quite a grand tune.
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German anthem all the way.
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Sounds crazy coming from me, I know, but the Soviet Union's, 1977 version. :D
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My favorites are the ones from USSR, US, and France. Brazil anthem is good, but I like just the music, not the lyrics.
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Venezuela (if sung by a chorus)

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Rule Britannia should be the British national anthem (runs from royalists) :D
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Noble Ire wrote:...
Romania's is pretty impressive as well.
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USA Canada, and for entertainment value I think North Korea has a winner.
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US as remastered by Pvt. James Hendrix, UK as remastered by Johnny Rotten
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I don't think I've ever heard a rendition of our one that sounded good.
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Israeli anthem, and of course the Hymn of the Soviet Union.
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The Soviet/Russian one makes me want to die for Mother Russia!
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